“Presha” rapper 2 Chainz has been on a roll promoting his latest collaborative album, Welcome 2 Collegrove, with Lil Wayne. Unfortunately, that push to get the word out has come to a screeching halt. According to TMZ, between late Friday, December 8, and early Saturday morning, 2 Chainz was reportedly rushed to the hospital following a terrible car accident.
The outlet revealed that after leaving the Miami, Florida strip club Booby Trap, 2 Chainz’s vehicle was allegedly struck from the rear, causing him to lose control and hit the road’s siding. In a video clip shared by 2 Chainz on his official Instagram page, the damage on the vehicle extends from the rear of the car across the entire driver’s side, with the wheel almost completely removed from the car’s frame.
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TMZ reports that although 2 Chainz allegedly suffered neck and other bodily injuries, he is currently in stable condition. Days before the incident, 2 Chainz visited Miami, Florida, for their city’s annual Art Basel festival. He attended and hosted several promotional events for Welcome 2 Collegrove, including a theatrical album screening at Miami’s open-air venue, The Urban.
Welcome 2 ColleGrove is out now via Def Jam Recordings. Find more information here.
On Monday, December 4, music lovers in the Chicago can warm up their holiday spirits at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert. Country, pop, and rap fan bases are set to pack into the Windy City’s Allstate Arena beginning at 7 pm CT. Unfortunately, on Sunday, December 3, Nicki Minaj broke the news that she would be bowing out of her headlining set at the tour stop. But with a network as massive as hers, the “Last Time I Saw You” rapper was able to tap an equally big rap star to fill her slot.
“I won’t be able to perform tomorrow in Chicago for Jingle Ball,” Minaj posted on X (formerly Twitter). However, my beloved brother/boss stepped up for me so that I wouldn’t have to push my album back. His name is Lil Wayne, a.k.a. the GOAT.”
Hi guys,
I have to tell you something. One last thing. Hope it doesn’t make you sad.
I won’t be able to perform tmrw in #Chicago for Jingle Ball. I was so excited to see you guys. Pls accept my sincerest apologies. I’ll make it up to you on the Chicago stops of my tour early…
The last-minute shake-up has ticketholders wondering who else is on the bill.
What Is The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Chicago Lineup?
Monday night’s performance roster features Lil Wayne as the headliner, plus the 2024 Grammy Awards Best New Artist nominee and rising country music star Jelly Roll. Other acts set to grace the stage include Big Time Rush, Doechii, (G)I-DLE, and last but not least, Uproxx cover star Kaliii.
Once iHeartRadio Jingle Ball wraps up all of its national tour stops, ABC will broadcast the special on Thursday, December 21, at 8 pm ET. The program will be available the day after on Hulu. Find more information here.
Lil Wayne is currently entangled in a legal dispute as he confronts a lawsuit filed by his ex-bodyguard. His ex-bodyguard alleges that the Louisiana rapper threatened him with a semiautomatic rifle during a December 2021 altercation at the rapper’s residence, which eventually escalated into physical violence.
Lil Wayne Sued
Lil Wayne finds himself at the center of a legal battle as he faces a lawsuit from his former bodyguard, Carlos Christian.
According to Christian, a former bodyguard for Lil Wayne, the rapper threatened him with a semiautomatic rifle during an altercation. Christian specifically stated that in December 2021, while at the rap legend’s Hidden Hills home, the situation escalated to physical violence.
Lil Wayne sued by former bodyguard who claims Wayne attacked him and threatened to sh*ot him pic.twitter.com/zSK2G9akJl
Allegedly, Lil Wayne brandished an AR-15 during the dispute. However, sources close to the “Cat Food” rapper have denied the incident, claiming that the rapper does not even own a gun.
The lawsuit filed by Christian seeks compensation for the medical expenses he incurred, lost wages, and the emotional distress he suffered as a result of the alleged incident. The exact amount he is seeking remains undisclosed at this time.
As of now, neither Lil Wayne nor his representatives have stated in response to the lawsuit.
Updated By: Chris Samuel (12/4/23 at 6:15 pm)
Lil Wayne Allegedly Pulls Out Weapon On His Bodyguard
Lil Wayne has been accused of pulling a gun on his bodyguard. Police are now looking into the incident.
One of Wayne’s guards told cops he and Wayne got into a fight at Weezy’s Hidden Hills, CA home. Cops told TMZ that they were told the altercation escalated to physical violence and Wayne pulled out a firearm.
The guard claims Wayne told him to get out of the house after the initial dispute, but the guard went to the bathroom first. He claims that’s when Wayne dramatically escalated things, pulling out an AR-15.
That’s when the guard ran out of the house to the gated community’s guard shack, where he called the police.
The cops have issues with the guard’s story and question why he did not have marks on his body from the alleged altercation. However, they are investigating the case nonetheless.
Lil Wayne X Jerry Epstein Debunked
Recently the theory that Lil Wayne was implicated in a lawsuit regarding Jerry Epstein was debunked.
Nicki Minaj is expected to drop her first new album in 5 years later this week. Pink Friday 2 was first announced earlier this year with an initial release date in November. As the date approached though, Nicki announced a delay in the release of the project. Thankfully for fans, the delay was just a few weeks and the album is now expected to drop this Friday, December 8. But the project narrowly avoided yet another delay earlier this week.
In a new tweet, Nicki explains what happened, or rather what almost happened. “Hi guys, I have to tell you something. One last thing. Hope it doesn’t make you sad. I won’t be able to perform tmrw in #Chicago for Jingle Ball. I was so excited to see you guys. Pls accept my sincerest apologies. I’ll make it up to you on the Chicago stops of my tour early next year. Details to come,” her tweet begins. While it might be bad news for her fans that will be in attendance, the moved saved her album from another delay. Check out Nicki Minaj’s full tweet below.
I have to tell you something. One last thing. Hope it doesn’t make you sad.
I won’t be able to perform tmrw in #Chicago for Jingle Ball. I was so excited to see you guys. Pls accept my sincerest apologies. I’ll make it up to you on the Chicago stops of my tour early…
Nicki Minaj went on to explain why Wayne’s move was so important later in her tweet. “HOWEVER!!!!! My beloved brother/boss stepped up for me so that I wouldn’t have to push my album back. His name is Lil Wayne AKA the GOAT. He will perform tmrw @ the Chicago show. I am STILL performing @ the #Atlanta Jingle Ball on the 14th and now I’ll ALSO be performing at the #Miami Jingle Ball on the 16th. Album STILL dropping this FRIDAY. Thank you. Love you,” her tweet concludes.
Nicki has continued to build up hype for the album in recent weeks. She’s teased fans by dropping bars from the record and telling them that she thinks the album is one of the “greatest of all time.” What do you think of Lil Wayne stepping in to perform for Nicki Minaj so she can release her album on time? Let us know in the comment section below.
Some people might assume that the annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball is limited to Los Angeles and New York, but iHeart actually does its best Santa Claus imitation and visits 11 cities via the 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour. The festivities began on Sunday, November 26, in Tampa, Florida, continuing into Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas on November 28 and LA last Friday, December 1. The iHeartRadio 103.5 KISS FM’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois is up next tonight, December 4, and this is a quick guide.
What Time Does iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Chicago Start?
iHeart’s official announcement from September 29 stated that every iHeartRadio Jingle Ball will start at 7 or 7:30 p.m. local time. In Chicago, the concert is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. CST.
Who Is Performing At iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Chicago?
Well, Nicki Minaj was slated as a headliner, but she became a late scratch over the weekend. On Sunday, December 3, Minaj posted that she “won’t be able to perform tomorrow in Chicago for Jingle Ball,” but Lil Wayne will replace her. (She still plans to perform Jingle Ball shows in Atlanta and Miami later this month.)
So, the (updated) featured Chicago lineup is Lil Wayne, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, (G)I-DLE, and former Uproxx cover star Kaliii.
What Other Cities Will The 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Visit?
See the remaining schedule below, as relayed by iHeart.
Friday, December 8: iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Madison Square Garden in New York City featuring Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, OneRepublic, Sabrina Carpenter, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, Pentatonix, David Kushner, and Melanie Martinez.
Sunday, December 10: iHeartRadio KISS 108’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts featuring SZA, Sabrina Carpenter, OneRepublic, Flo Rida, David Kushner, Melanie Martinez, NCT DREAM, and (G)I-DLE.
Monday, December 11: iHeartRadio Hot 99.5’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC featuring OneRepublic, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, Flo Rida, Melanie Martinez, David Kushner, NCT DREAM, and (G)I-DLE.
Tuesday, December 12: iHeartRadio Q102’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania featuring Usher, OneRepublic, Jelly Roll, Big Time Rush, Doechii, David Kushner, and (G)I-DLE.
Thursday, December 14: iHeartRadio Power 96.1’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia featuring Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Sabrina Carpenter, Flo Rida, David Kushner, Kaliii, and NCT DREAM.
Saturday, December 16: iHeartRadio Y100’s Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Amerant Bank Arena, Ft. Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Florida featuring Marshmello, AJR, Flo Rida, Ludacris, LANY, David Kushner, Kaliii, and Paul Russell.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Come hell or high water, Nicki Minaj will ensure her long-awaited studio album, Pink Friday 2, is on schedule. Nicki was forced to drop out of an upcoming show to ensure that the project hits streaming platforms this Friday, December 8. Tomorrow (December 4), the “Bahm Bahm” rapper was supposed to perform in Chicago, Illinois, as part of the 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert series.
Unfortunately, the Chicago Barbz won’t see Nicki until the Pink Friday World Tour twirls through the Windy City. Today (December 3), Nicki broke the news that she can’t make the gig in a post on her official X (formerly Twitter) page. However, instead of leaving fans high and dry, she was able to tap Lil Wayne to fill in for her headlining slot.
“I have to tell you something. One last thing. I hope it doesn’t make you sad. I won’t be able to perform tomorrow in Chicago for Jingle Ball. I was so excited to see you guys. Please accept my sincerest apologies. I’ll make it up to you on the Chicago stops of my tour early next year,” wrote Nicki.
She added, “However, my beloved brother/boss stepped up for me so that I wouldn’t have to push my album back. His name is Lil Wayne, a.k.a. the GOAT. He will perform tomorrow at the Chicago show.”
She continued, “I am still performing at the Atlanta Jingle Ball on the 14th. And now I’ll also be performing at the Miami Jingle Ball on the 16th.”
Hi guys,
I have to tell you something. One last thing. Hope it doesn’t make you sad.
I won’t be able to perform tmrw in #Chicago for Jingle Ball. I was so excited to see you guys. Pls accept my sincerest apologies. I’ll make it up to you on the Chicago stops of my tour early…
Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz have been everywhere together lately. From the rollout of their long-awaited ColleGrove 2 LP to this weekend’s Balenciaga runway, we’ve been seeing (and hearing) plenty of the pair, and we’re certainly not mad about it. On Saturday (December 2), an abundance of our favourite stars were in Los Angeles for the Fall 24 runway presentation, including Sexyy Red, Kim Kardashian, Teyana Taylor, Salma Hayek, and Tracee Ellis Ross. Holding things down for the gentleman in the vicinity were the “Bandz A Make Her Dance” collaborators, who had the opportunity to sit in the front row.
From their prestigious spot, Chainz and Weezy were able to cheer on Cardi B as she made her runway debut. While seeing new fashion is always exciting, many social media users were shocked to see Balenciaga getting so much public support after being cancelled for endangering children just months ago. The brand released a campaign photographing underage people holding BDSM-clad teddy bears, much to the public’s shock and disgust. In the time afterward, it seemed as though the foreign company was done for good, but obviously, the opposite is true. As per usual, people have plenty to say about this, and they’re not holding back.
“‘Protect our children,’ also catch me wearing this new Balenciaga drip,” one Instagram user wrote under @theshaderoom’s post. “These celebrities don’t stand on s**t, especially when it comes to luxury brands.” Another brought Diddy’s name into the chat, writing, “Black people will cancel Sean John but will support white labels that hate them.
Keep scrolling to read more social media reactions to our favourite celebrities showing out at the latest Balenciaga show. Do you think it’s time for people to stand on business when it comes to cancelling fashion brands? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
André 3000’s long-awaited return to music raised an important question: Is there an age limit on rap? While discussing his decision to make an instrumental rather than a rap album, the former OutKast member told GQ that he thinks so. Well, word got back to 41-year-old rapper Lil Wayne, who took to his Young Money Radio show on Apple Music to share his thoughts on the matter.
Lil Wayne didn’t mention André 3000 by name, but the firestorm his comments sparked made it abundantly clear that he was at the center of the chat between Lil Wayne and Tyga.
“I read a depressing quote or two from someone I respect a lot in music – in Hip Hop period, in music period,” Lil Wayne said. “And they were asked, ‘Why you ain’t been doing music’ or whatever? And they were like, ‘Man, what I’m a talk about? I’m in my 40s. Like, what am I supposed to talk about?’ I was like, wow, that was so depressing. I’m like, I have everything to talk about.”
Lil Wayne’s recent joint project with 2 Chainz, Welcome 2 Collegrove, demonstrates that he still has more than enough raps tucked into his mind to keep his musical legacy going.
The publication had obtained the filing from plaintiff Carlos Christian, where he claimed that Lil Wayne pointed the gun at him “as a threat” and then punched him in the ear “while waving around the semiautomatic rifle.”
“It reasonably appeared to plaintiff that (Lil Wayne) was about to carry out the threat,” the paperwork reportedly read, citing that the incident took place at Lil Wayne’s house. “Plaintiff suffered severe emotional distress, requiring him to seek mental health treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) stemming directly from this incident.”
As for what started it, TMZ reportedly claimed at the time back in 2021 that the fight began as Lil Wayne accused Christian of leaking photos to the media.
Christian is also seeking “compensatory and punitive damages” as he noted that he had medical bills and expenses due to the alleged assault. The damages he is seeking include the fact he lost “wages and earning capacity” as well.
Neither Christian’s lawyer nor Lil Wayne’s team returned Rolling Stone‘s request for comment on the matter.
There are plenty of multi-talented artists that can dip their toes into music and film. One of those people is Jeymes Samuel. The director is getting ready to release his next film, The Book of Clarence. It is expected to drop into movie theaters on January 12.
It details the life of a man, played by LaKeith Stanfield, living in 29 A.D. Jerusalem. “He is looking to capitalize on the rise of Jesus Christ by claiming to be a new Messiah sent by God in an attempt to free himself of debt and start a life of glory for himself.” This comes from HipHopDX as well as the movie’s synopsis. Jay-Z also has a hand in the movie as a co-producer.
Listen To “Hallelujah Heaven” By Jeymes Samuel, Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, And Shabba Ranks
The soundtrack has its first track out now which is curated by Jeymes as well. He grabs Lil Wayne, and legends Shabba Ranks and Buju Banton. The track is called “Hallelujah Heaven,” and is backed by gospel music background vocals. It has a grand and uplifting feel. Every artist brings it as expected.
What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new song from Jeymes Samuel, Lil Wayne, Buju Banton, and Shabba Ranks, “Hallelujah Heaven?” Are you going to see The Book of Clarence when comes to theaters in early January of next year? Could this be the best soundtrack of the last couple of years? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Lil Wayne. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best song drops throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
I maneuver through Miami like I was Tua Like I was Shula in king of diamonds like I’m a jeweler Hallelujah From Hollygrove to Honolulu (Hallelujah) Me Shabba Buju, the holy ghost will probably spook you It’s kinda coo coo, it’s New Orleans a lot of voodoo (Hallelujah)
