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Turk Admits Hot Boys’ Latest Reunion Started Out “Tense”

November 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this month, the Hot Boys came together for a reunion at Lil Weezyana Fest in New Orleans. The performance was their first together in roughly 15 years, according to Complex, and featured several of their biggest hits. According to Turk, however, it wasn’t all smooth sailing despite what fans saw onstage.

During a recent interview with B High ATL, he reflected on the performance, revealing that it was tense at first. While one might expect this to be due to issues between some of the group’s members, he claims it was simply due to the fact that they hadn’t performed together in such a long time. “When I walked in, it was a warm welcome and [Mannie] Fresh and them was getting the DJs and getting the list together,” he explained. “We’d had the list prior to it but of course it changed up a little bit. But everything went smooth because we so professional. It’s like man, we been here before.”

Turk Reflects On Hot Boys’ Lil Weezyana Fest Reunion

“Then when Wayne came in the room, we got straight to it. Came in, dapped everybody, hugs and it just was straight to the business,” Turk continued. “We sung the songs and it was tense. It was tense. I gotta give y’all the real rundown and not on no stuck up sh*t, but it was just a ‘man we ain’t do this sh*t in a long time’ type tense.”

“Everybody just being extra careful, being respectful to each other and shit because like I said, we haven’t all been in the room with each other,” he concluded. “But by the time it got to ‘Back That Azz Up,’ it was the nostalgia and we felt what the fans felt! And it was just – we back.” What do you think of Juvenile admitting that the Hot Boys reunion was “tense” at first? Are you surprised by this or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lil Wayne Says The Super Bowl Halftime Show Was ‘Ripped Away’ From Him, Ahead Of The Hot Boys Reunion

November 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Like many hip-hop heads, Lil Wayne felt confident out his bid for the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime show slot to Kendrick Lamar. However, home field advantage didn’t serve the “Bless” rapper any good in this instance. Yesterday (November 2), when he returned to New Orleans for Lil Weezyana Fest 2024 he was sure to air out his grievances.

In between songs, Lil Wayne addressed the matter with a passionate speech (viewable here). “When the first Super Bowl was here I made sure I bought tickets at the beginning of the season,” he said. “I did the same when I moved to Miami, and I was wishing my team made it again. I was able to give my momma that suite. She was able to bring my family and other people from New Orleans, and they had a f*cking ball.”

He continued: “That moment I said to myself, I wanna be on stage for the Super Bowl in front of my mom and I worked my ass off to get that f*cking position. And it was ripped away from me but this motherf*cking moment right here… they can’t take this from me.”

Although Lil Wayne couldn’t celebrate what he imagined was a sure thing at home, he was part of something else worth celebrating. After a failed attempted during Essence Fest 2024, every member of the Hot Boys (Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Turk, and B.G.) finally reunited onstage for the first time in 15 years. The group delivered a nostalgic set (viewable here) of their Southern classics “Get Your Roll On,” “Still Fly,” and more.

Lil Wayne Reunites The Hot Boys With Stellar Show At Lil Weezyana Festival

November 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne finally reunited the Hot Boys (himself, B.G., Juvenile, and Turk) during his Lil Weezyana Fest at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday (November 2). Per Complex, it was the Cash Money legends’ first time performing together in over 15 years. Their show, joined by Birdman and Mannie Fresh, followed a set from the Big Tymers and individual sets from each Hot Boy (excluding Tunechi, who performed a couple of songs with the guests), running through smashers like “Bling Bling,” “I Need A Hot Girl,” and “Neighborhood Superstar.” This was a long time in the making, and fans treasured every single second.

Elsewhere during the Lil Weezyana Fest, Lil Wayne also reflected on not getting selected for the Super Bowl halftime show in his home city next year. “That moment, I said to myself I want to be on stage at the Super Bowl in front of my mom and I worked my a** off to get that f***ing position,” he told the crowd. “It was ripped away from me. But this motherf***ing moment right here… they can’t take that, man. They can’t take that from me.”

Lil Wayne & The Hot Boys Reunite

What’s more is that Lil Wayne received an honor from New Orleans that wasn’t a Super Bowl halftime show, but it was a show of love, gratitude, and legacy that could transcend it. Mayor LaToya Cantrell presented him with the key to the city. “We love you,” she remarked. “This is your city and you matter for generations for what you’ve done, what you’re doing, and what you will do.” In addition, Master P announced that the “Let The Beat Build” will have his own days in NOLA (February 6 and 7) and that he will be among the first inductees in the planned New Orleans Walk Of Fame.

Meanwhile, fellow Cash Money alums Juvenile and Mannie Fresh said that they would be down to join Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans next year if they get the call. Maybe Lil Wayne would have a different answer considering his Drake friendship, but in any case, there’s a lot of excitement for the Hot Boys and other NOLA icons to get their flowers.

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Lil Wayne Claims Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Was “Ripped Away” From Him

November 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In September, it was announced that Kendrick Lamar would headline Super Bowl LIX halftime show in February. While the news was exciting to many, others were outraged and perceived it as a snub to Lil Wayne, as the event is set to take place in his hometown of New Orleans. During his performance at Lil Weezyana Fest yesterday, he referenced the debacle, making it clear that he’s not quite over it.

“I told myself I wanna be on stage at the Super Bowl in front of my mom and I worked my a** off to get that position,” he told the crowd. “It was ripped away from me but this moment right here… they can’t take this away from me.”

Lil Wayne References Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show At Lil Weezyana Fest

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This isn’t the first time Lil Wayne has expressed his disappointment over the apparent snub, however. Just days after it was announced that the opportunity had gone to Kendrick Lamar, Weezy broke his silence with a heartbreaking video. In it, he explained how disappointed and shocked he was. “That hurt, it hurt a lot… I thought there was nothing better than that spot, on that stage, on that platform,” he expressed. “It broke me, but I’m just trying to put myself back together.”

Fortunately, Lil Wayne received at least some of his flowers at the fest yesterday. Mayor LaToya Cantrell honored him with the key to the city of New Orleans. He also reunited with Birdman and his fellow Hot Boys members Juvenile, B.G., and Turk. What do you think of Lil Wayne claiming the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans was “ripped away” from him? Do you agree with him or not? What about his performance at Lil Weezyana Fest? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lil Wayne Will Be Honored With The Key To The City Of New Orleans

November 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne may have not gotten the hometown Super Bowl halftime show he wanted next year, but New Orleans will never stop reciprocating that love and passion. Moreover, according to NBC WDSU 6, he will receive the key to the city during his Lil Weezyana Fest at the Smoothie King Center today (Saturday, November 2), a festival that promotes local talent and uplifts his community. NOLA’s mayor, LaToya Cantrell will present Tunechi with the honor, whereas Master P will honor him with a career achievement award. Wayne’s never been one to miss out on his flowers ever since he came up, but that doesn’t make their presence any less meaningful.

Furthermore, this comes as fans are demanding for Lil Wayne’s flowers over this whole Super Bowl halftime show debacle concerning Kendrick Lamar, who got the spot. However, some folks out there believe that K.Dot will actually reach out to him to perform alongside him, an offer that fellow Cash Money alums Juvenile and Mannie Fresh recently said they would accept if they got the call.

Lil Wayne Set To Receive The Key To New Orleans

“Oh, we are there,” Juvenile expressed on Power 106‘s “Brown Bag Mornings.” “Kendrick is one of the best performers we’ve ever seen. […] In the hip-hop world, he raises the bar. So it’s something that everybody wants to see. And if he calls, I’m there.” “The thing is, the Internet makes something that it’s not,” Mannie Fresh added. “[They] feel like we took a side because we said, ‘It would be cool if [Lil Wayne] was in it.’ Of course we do, that’s our team. But, respectfully, Kendrick is, you know, he’s that dude.” They concluded by eliminating any rumors of shade towards Kendrick Lamar, but also by positing that Weezy’s campaign for the Super Bowl slot should at least warrant an olive branch.

Why an olive branch? Well, if you’re reading this from under a rock, Lil Wayne has a strong Young Money bond with Drake, who has a… not so friendly relationship with Kendrick Lamar these days. All that conversation aside, New Orleans will proudly rep Wayne as one of the greatest rappers not just from their city, but of all time.

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Lil Wayne Is Bringing Back His Lil Weezyana Fest With Rob49 And A Hot Boys Reunion

September 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fresh off collaborations with Cordae, DJ Premier, and Jessie Reyez, Lil Wayne has announced the dates and lineup for the return of his music festival, Lil Weezyana Fest, after taking 2023 off.

The Lil Weezyana Festival returns to Smoothie King Center arena on November 2, with performances from Rob49 and Lil Wayne’s former group, Hot Boys. The Hot Boys performance will be the first time the quartet of B.G, Juvenile, Lil Wayne, and Turk have performed as a group since 2003. A reunion of the group was billed for Essence Fest this year, but Wayne ended up performing his own, separate set, to fans’ confusion and chagrin.

The group was disbanded after Juvenile and B.G accused Cash Money Records CEO Birdman of not paying them. Three of the group’s members, B.G, Turk, and Wayne, then spent significant time serving prison sentences for various offenses — mostly surrounding firearms possession charges. Turk was released from prison in October 2012 after serving nine years for being a felon in possession of a firearm and other charges; B.G served 11 years on possession of a firearm and was released last year; Lil Wayne spent the least amount of time in prison for possession and has been the most active member of the group musically since 2011. Juvenile remains the only member who was never incarcerated.

In addition to the Hot Boys reunion, the flyer for Lil Weezyana Fest touts a DJ set from former Cash Money producer Mannie Fresh, as well as “surprise guests,” which have, in the past, included Drake — who could use a strong bounce back after his early 2024 struggles with Kendrick Lamar.

Lil’ Weezyana Fest is BACK baby! Meet me for A Hot Boyz Reunion in New Orleans 11/2 at Smoothie King Center! Pre-sale starts at 12PM CT on https://t.co/K8qabwz1Os
Use code: WEEZY
@LiveNationUrban @LilWeezyanaFest pic.twitter.com/1JiXVTwIUs

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) September 3, 2024

Lil Wayne, B.G., Turk, and Juvenile Set for Hot Boys Reunion at Lil WeezyAna Fest

September 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Live Nation Urban announced today that Lil Wayne’s artist-curated festival, Lil’ WeezyAna Fest, will return to his hometown of New Orleans on November 2 at the Smoothie King Center. Produced by Young Money, DMANI, and Live Nation Urban, the festival promises a unique experience with some of this year’s hottest acts. The 2024 lineup includes a special Hot Boys reunion featuring Lil Wayne, Juvenile, B.G., and Turk and performances by Rob49 and Mannie Fresh. Additional artists and activations will be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets for Lil’ WeezyAna Fest will be available via artist presale starting today at 10 AM PT/12 PM CT, with general sales beginning on September 6 at 8 AM PT/10 AM CT.

“Lil Wayne embodies the spirit of New Orleans, and Lil’ WeezyAna Fest is a stellar showcase of the city’s dynamic and flourishing music scene. Live Nation Urban celebrates this amazing event and is proud to continue to partner and cultivate the growth of this festival for years to come,” said Brandon Pankey, Vice President of Business Development & Operations Live Nation Urban.

Since 2015, Lil’ WeezyAna Fest has become an annual homecoming celebration highlighting New Orleans’ musical history and allowing Lil Wayne to give back to the community. Past festivals have featured dynamic lineups, including NBA Youngboy, Megan Thee Stallion, Drake, Nicki Minaj, and many more. This year’s event aims to be just as unforgettable.

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Rappers With Their Own Music Festivals

March 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In this post-pandemic world, we are now seeing more festivals than ever before, especially those helmed by artists themselves. Both longtime staples triumphantly returned and brand new events launched to impressive outcomes. In this exciting emergence and reactivation of the live music scene, plenty of musicians have started their festivals, especially rappers who’ve curated their own events. Many rappers’ festivals see them as headliners, giving back to their hometowns and recruiting special guests for a joyful weekend of live music. From Live Nation-sponsored festivals in the United States to major events abroad, hip-hop artists with their musical events are becoming increasingly more common. Today, we are taking a look at seven rappers with their own music festivals. Take a look at the list below.

J. Cole

J. Cole has been organizing Dreamville Fest in his home state of North Carolina since 2018. Despite the cancellation of its inaugural show due to inclement weather, it has become a staple in the world of hip-hop festivals. The annual two-day event takes place in Raleigh during either the first or second weekend in April. The lineups are consistently stacked and always make sure to showcase the Dreamville roster. The label’s artists such as Bas, Cozz, Omen, Ari Lennox, Lute, J.I.D., and EARTHGANG typically perform during the day while J. Cole headlines. Besides Cole, previous performers include Usher, Burna Boy, SZA, Lil Wayne, and Wizkid. Last year, J. Cole and Drake performed a co-headlining set. Dreamville Fest 2024 takes place April 6-7. Performers include SZA, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, ScHoolboy Q, and of course, J. Cole and the Dreamville roster.

JAY-Z

It’s time… @sanbenito @tylerthecreator @liluzivert @jsullivanmusic @burnaboy @Snohaalegra @kodakblack1k @pusha_t and more!
Get tickets now. #MIAFest https://t.co/pvUyYzQI41 pic.twitter.com/zPIG9Or8qt

— Made In America Festival (@MIAFestival) June 7, 2022

JAY-Z first launched Made In America in 2012. The two-day festival has always taken place at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia over Labor Day Weekend. There also was once a Los Angeles edition in 2014 that ran concurrently with its East Coast counterpart. While JAY-Z has headlined the festival multiple times, Made In America has hosted other notable performers. Pearl Jam, Beyoncé, Kanye West, The Weeknd, and Rihanna have all headlined the main stage, just to name a few. While Made In America continues to bring big names and famous rappers to Philadelphia, the festival’s 2023 edition was canceled last year. Their statement cited “severe circumstances outside of production control.” SZA and Lizzo were set to headline. Made In America is set to return this year.

Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne announces Lil Weezyana Fest with Moneybagg Yo, Coi Leray, Babyface Ray, Rob49, & more. Pre-sale tickets go on sale tomorrow and general tickets go on sale this Friday. pic.twitter.com/ZrlcbfQaZX

— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) July 12, 2022

Since 2015, Lil Wayne has brought his annual Lil Weezyana Fest to his hometown of New Orleans. The rap legend always takes top billing on the one-day festival’s lineup. It typically takes place in August, though it was once postponed to October. At Lil Weezyana Fest, Wayne is joined by additional hip-hop performers, as well as surprise guests. Last year, Moneybagg Yo, Coi Leray, Babyface Ray, and Rob 49 performed. Drake appeared as a special guest during Wayne’s set at the festival’s 2022 edition. While Lil Weezyana Fest did not take place last year, fans can hope for the rapper’s annual festival to return in 2024.

The Roots

It’s happening!

Roots Picnic returns to @MannCenter June 1st – June 2nd, 2024! See you in Philly! pic.twitter.com/XsUiTGxz7O

— Roots Picnic (@rootspicnic) February 19, 2024

Out of the many music festivals owned by rappers, few have been around as long as the Roots Picnic. Organized by Questlove, Black Thought, and the other members of The Roots, the annual Philadelphia festival has been around since 2008. Since its inception 16 years ago, the festival has grown immensely, expanding into two days and moving to a larger venue. The Roots Picnic now takes place at The Mann at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia during the first weekend of June.

The festival’s lineups often reach beyond hip-hop, including R&B, jazz, go-go, reggae, and more. They even have a podcast stage. At the festival, Black Thought orchestrates his “live mixtape” with special guests, rapping over their catalog. This year, he will perform alongside Method Man and Redman. The Roots Picnic’s 2024 lineup will include performances from Jill Scott, Lil Wayne and The Roots, Nas, Victoria Monét, and more.

Tyler, The Creator

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— Camp Flog Gnaw (@CampFlogGnaw) August 18, 2023

One of the biggest rapper-owned music festivals is Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival. The event originally started in 2012 as a one-day festival, featuring performances primarily from the members of Odd Future. It has since grown exponentially in size and attendance, expanding into a two-day festival in 2016. In addition to its incredibly stacked lineups, Camp Flog Gnaw features carnival games and rides, including its signature Ferris Wheel. While it has moved locations over time, the festival takes place in Los Angeles in the fall. Tyler curates its eclectic lineup, and usually headlines one day. Last year, Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem performed as The Hillbillies, as did Kali Uchis, Clipse, SZA, and Earl Sweatshirt. While no lineup has been announced for 2024, fans can expect an all-star lineup at the next Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival.

Stormzy

Early into his career, Stormzy started his very own #Merky Festival. The rapper’s one-day festival is usually held in early July at Ibiza Rocks. #Merky Festival offers fans a summertime experience in Ibiza for UK rap fans. Its lineup consists of British hip-hop, grime, and afro-swing artists. Unlike most festivals, #Merky is a pool party, with many sets being performed poolside. In addition to #Merky Festival, Stormzy recently partnered with the British festival All Points East to put on This Is What We Mean Day. The rapper’s one-day festival took place last year in his hometown of London and is named after his latest album, This Is What I Mean. Kehlani, Sampha, Knucks, and more performed while Stormzy headlined.

Skepta

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— Big Smoke – (@Skepta) January 18, 2024

Skepta is one of the latest rappers to launch his very own music festival. The inaugural Big Smoke Festival will take place Saturday, July 6 at Crystal Palace Park in London, where the grime legend will headline. The Streets, Mahalia, and JME will perform on one stage, which features a grime set with Frisco, Flowdan, and more. Additionally, performances at the Big Smoke Festival will happen at the Más Tiempo Stage, named after Skepta and Jammer’s new house music project and record label. The two will DJ individual sets, as will other dance music acts. There is a special guest on the Big Smoke Festival lineup that has yet to be announced. Skepta’s first annual music festival is one of many rapper-curated events to look forward to in 2024.

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