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Kendrick Lamar’s Lollapalooza Day Two Set Had All The Hits & No Misses

August 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar is a mainstay at huge festivals these days, performing at Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, and now Lollapalooza. Moreover, he wrapped up Day Two (Friday August 4) of the Chicago festival at the T-Mobile stage in Grant Park. Of course, the Compton rap titan came through with a collection of some of his greatest and most successful hits. All the way from his breakout album Section.80 to the recent Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, everyone had something to latch onto during his set. What’s more is that this was his first time performing at Lollapalooza in ten years, making for a very special moment.

Furthermore, the pgLang MC recognized it as such during various points of the show. “Is anybody alive right now?” Kendrick Lamar asked the crowd after performing “The Heart Part 5,” “N95,” and “ELEMENT.” “Chitown, how are you feeling tonight? Make some noise. It’s a special night in a special city. It’s always special when we come out here, it’s always love. I want to make sure you have a good time from start to finish.” “Until next time Chicago, I will be back,” he expressed as he closed the night out with the incomparable “Alright” after going ten minutes over his set time.

Kendrick Lamar Performing At Lollapalooza 2023

Since he started about 15 minutes late, there was not a soul who complained about his extended stay. With such a high-quality and versatile slew of excellent songs, who in their right mind would? Kendrick Lamar brought the wooziness of “A.D.H.D.,” the boasting on “Backseat Freestyle,” the funk of “King Kunta,” the smoothness of “LOYALTY.,” and the tension on “Count Me Out,” among many others. In addition, his live band and dancers elevated the show and made the experience much more unique than your typical festival headliner.

Meanwhile, amid teases of new music, these performances add to the 36-year-old’s mystique. We saw him a lot on the festival circuit, but it begs some curiosity as to whether there’s a deeper reason to do so. Maybe he’s gearing up for something big, or is just enjoying his time on the road with fans. Either way, fans are always very excited for more from one of the best to ever do it, whether on wax or on stage. On that note, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Kendrick Lamar.

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Lil Nas X Fan Throws Sex Toy Onstage

July 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a recent performance, Lil Nas X had to pause his show when an audience member tossed something unexpected onto the stage. The artist was performing at Lollapalooza yesterday (July 1) in Stockholm, when he was shocked to find that an adult toy had landed at his feet. “Who threw they p***y onstage?” he asked upon inspection. The “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” hitmaker laughed the incident off, moving on to perform the rest of his set. The recent performance was his first time ever doing a show in Sweden.

Though Lil Nas X was able to laugh the bizarre incident off, another recent music festival performance left the performer frustrated. He was scheduled to perform at the New York Governors Ball festival last month, and technical issues clouded his set. A source told Page Six that the “Industry Baby” rapper didn’t even want to perform anymore due to the myriad of problems.

Lil Nas X Paused The Show

Lil Nas X Fan Throws Sex Toy OnStage — Lil Nas X performs on the Pyramid Stage on Day 5 of Glastonbury Festival 2023 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 25, 2023 in Glastonbury, England. The Glastonbury Festival of Performing Arts sees musicians, performers and artists come together for three days of live entertainment. (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/Redferns)

They say that despite challenges, the artist “very begrudgingly” went through with the performance. The source additionally claims that his backup dancers “had to carry the show.” They explained that at the festival, “There were a lot of logistics that were off, and it all accumulated onstage when the mic wasn’t working.”

In May, Lil Nas X also took to social media to poke fun at those criticizing Target’s Pride Month merchandise. “Can’t believe target is supporting this nonsense,” he sarcastically Tweeted, “I’m never shopping there again, my son is not ‘too cool for school’ these shirts are ridiculous. He is going to school and he WILL learn.” He also jokingly complained about “the rainbow agenda” and “the woke mob.”

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Here Are The Lollapalooza Chicago Set Times For 2023

May 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Billie Eilish Coachella 2023 Day 2 — Getty Image

Lollapalooza revealed its unsurprisingly stacked 2023 lineup toward the end of March, returning to Chicago’s Grant Park from August 3-6. The festival’s headliners include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, The 1975, and Tomorrow X Together.

Now that people have had nearly two months to marinate on that, Lollapalooza released full schedules and set times galore. The four-day event will unfold across eight stages: Bud Light, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Bacardi, BMI, Kidzapalooza, Perry’s, Coinbase, and T-Mobile. All times are local, and the festival noted that “all times are subject to change.” But for now, this is what fans will have to work with.

Thursday, August 3, will feature Eilish on the T-Mobile stage beginning at 8:45 p.m. Diplo will go on the Perry’s stage from 8:30-9:45 p.m., while Karol G is slated for 8:40 to 10 p.m. on the Bud Light stage.

Friday, August 4, will simultaneously host Kendrick Lamar (8:45 p.m.) on the T-Mobile stage and The 1975 (8:45 to 10 p.m.) on the Bud Light stage. Jessie Reyez is expected on the Coinbase stage from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m., and Sabrina Carpenter will handle Coinbase before that from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Fred Again.. is slated to warm up the T-Mobile stage for Lamar from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.

On Saturday, August 5, fans can choose to cap the night with either Odesza (8:45 p.m.) on the T-Mobile stage or Tomorrow X Together (8:30 to 10 p.m.) on Bud Light. The day’s schedule also includes Pusha T (8:45 p.m.), JID (6:45 to 7:45 p.m.), Maggie Rogers (6:45 to 7:45 p.m.), and Niki (5:45 to 6:45 p.m.). If none of those acts do it for you, there are literally 43 other sets to sample.

It will all come to a head on Sunday, August 6, with Red Hot Chili Peppers on the T-Mobile stage beginning at 8:30 p.m., Lana Del Rey over on the Bud Light stage from 8:30 to 10 p.m., and Louis The Child performing on the Perry’s stage from 8:45 to 9:45 p.m. Other notable Sunday sets include Rina Sawayama (6:45 to 7:45 p.m.), Lil Yachty (4:45 to 5:45 p.m.), Joey Badass (5:45 to 6:45 p.m.), A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.), Maisie Peters (5:30 to 6:30 p.m.), and Bakar (2 to 2:45 p.m.).

See the full Lollapalooza lineup and schedule below, and find ticket information here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Kendrick Lamar ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ Spends Entire Year on Billboard 200

May 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar Delivers "Rich Spirit" Video From 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' Album

Kendrick Lamar continues to run it up with his Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers album. The album has officially sat on the Billboard 200 for one complete year.

Chart Data notes the achievement, as the album has lapped its May 13, 2022, anniversary. The album splashed onto the charts with a No. 1 week behind 295,000 units.

.@kendricklamar‘s ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ has now spent 1 full year on the Billboard 200. pic.twitter.com/2pXd2wnVLY

— chart data (@chartdata) May 15, 2023

In addition, Kendrick Lamar now holds the distinct honor of the highest-grossing rap tour of all-time.

Lamar has taken the top spot with his run of The Big Steppers tour, which supported his Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers album. Baby Keem and Tanna Leone supported the run of shows.

According to Touring Data, King Kndrick’s run pulled in 929,000 tickets across 73 shows for a sum of $110.9 million. The show made stops in the United States, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The previous record holder was Drake, who set the mark with his Aubrey & The Three Migos tour.

Next up is Lollapalooza, and Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the historic festival in Chicago’s Grant Park.

Joining Kendrick Lamar on the bill representing Hip-Hop will be A Boogie wit da Hoodie, J.I.D., Pusha T, Lil Yachty, Joey Badass, Tiacorine, and Big Boss Vette.

Additional stars set for the festival include Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, The 1975, Tomorrow x Together, Tems, Diplo, and more.

4-Day GA, GA+, VIP & Platinum Tickets will be available during Lollapalooza’s SMS Presale beginning THIS Thursday, March 23rd at 10 AM CT! Layaway Plans will also be available starting as low as $20 down! A public on-sale will follow if tickets remain.

You can see the full lineup below.

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Drake Spotted in Strip Club With 50 Cent Before Last-Minute Lollapalooza Brazil Cancellation

March 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake Canceled On Lollapalooza Brasil The Morning Of After Partying At 50 Cent’s Strip Club Event In Miami The Night Before

March 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake’s international Lollapalooza sets aren’t going so well. Earlier this month, he cut his Lollapalooza Argentina set short, and this past weekend, he didn’t show up to his Lollapalooza Brasil performance at all.

On the morning of Sunday, March 26 (the day Drake was supposed to perform), a message shared on social media by Lollapalooza Brasil read (as translated via Google Translate), “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Drake is without members of his sound and production team, essential to the realization of the Lollapalooza show in São Paulo. Drake was excited to perform for his fans in Brazil. Unfortunately, this is beyond his control. Sorry.”

The festival tapped Skrillex to headline in Drake’s place and offered refunds if festivalgoers chose not to attend the final day. CNN Brasil notes that Willow, Dominic Fike, Blink-182, Omar Apollo, and 100 Gecs also pulled out of this year’s festival.

Per another CNN Brasil report, a video shared on social media shows Drake at a 50 Cent-led event at Miami’s Booby Trap On The River strip club, happily chatting with 50. This apparently happened hours before Drake canceled on Lollapalooza Brasil; The 50 Cent event was on Saturday night and the festival announced Drake would no longer be performing on Sunday morning. Some on social media also noticed that the jet Drake was set to take to Brazil deviated from its planned route before landing in Miami.

segundo o flight radar, o avião do Drake decolou em Bogotá e foi pra Miami ao invés de São Paulo #Lollapalooza pic.twitter.com/IDydOpZedn

— dz⁴⁴ (@presidenzo) March 26, 2023

It’s not currently known if Drake’s presence at the party led to his Lolla cancellation, or if he decided to attend the event after it had already been determined he would not be able to perform at the festival.

Billie Eilish And Kendrick Lamar Will Headline Lollapalooza’s Massive 2023 Lineup

March 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lollapalooza is returning to Grant Park in Chicago on August 3-6, and as usual, the lineup is a sprawling collection of the biggest names in music. This year’s headliners include Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Odesza, Lana Del Rey, Karol G, The 1975, and Tomorrow X Together. The presale begins on March 23 (Thursday) at 10 am CT. A wider sale is planned to follow. You can get more information at http://lollapalooza.com.

Uproxx’s Carolyn Droke called the 2022 edition of the long-running festival “a big city music festival done right,” calling attention to the diversity of genres and its “outstanding performances accompanied by breathtaking city skyline views.” This year’s fest is likely to stick to that tradition thanks to the inclusion of veteran performers like Fred Again…, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Carly Rae Jepsen, Diplo, Rina Sawayama, and the genre-bending Lil Yachty. There’s that diversity again. You can see a complete list of the performers for Lollapalooza 2023 below.

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Presale begins 3/23 at 10am CT. Sign up to gain access to 4-Day Tickets at https://t.co/bmjLHHMQLs ⁣
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A public on-sale will follow for any remaining tickets. pic.twitter.com/4Y1M4vLLgB

— Lollapalooza (@lollapalooza) March 21, 2023

Lollapalooza is rapidly approaching its 20th anniversary, making it one of the longest-running big festivals in the world. While it has expanded to include events in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paris, and Sweden, the main festival in Chicago remains the biggest draw, with the 2022 festival bringing in nearly 400,000 concertgoers to Grant Park.