Netflix’s rap competition show Rhythm + Flow has been teasing its second season for a while (it was originally scheduled for 2021), and while its release date had been a mystery for most of the year, today, the streamer finally announced when fans can catch the rise of the next potential rap superstar: November 20.
The show will return with a new slate of judges — DJ Khaled, Latto, and Ludacris — as well as a new location: Atlanta. Along with the new panel, the newly released trailer for the second season also teases its guest judges, which will include Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, GloRilla, and Remy Ma, as well as a return of the season one winner, D Smoke, who has since carved out a successful indie rap career that included a Grammy nomination and roles on the Paramount+ series Mayor Of Kingstown and the Peacock series Bel Air.
For those unfamiliar with the premise of the show, it’s very similar to other music competition series like American Idol and The X Factor, albeit focused on rappers rather than singers. The winner is awarded a cash prize rather than a record deal; in season one, the prize was $250,000. That’s enough to kickstart a career and promote at least a couple of solid singles.
You can check out the trailer for season two of Rhythm+Flow above.
Soulja Boy is not a humble rapper. He doesn’t like to give peers their due, and oftentimes will start fights just to garner attention. There have been a few major exceptions, though. Soulja Boy apologized to Metro Boomin after he insulted the producer’s late mother. He acknowledged that he took things a bit too far with his social media comments. Now, Soulja Boy has given flowers to Ludacris. The circumstances in which he admitted being wrong are much less serious than the Metro situation, but we still have to give credit where it’s due.
The whole situation stemmed from a bold Soulja Boy claim. He makes a lot of them. He claimed that he was the first rapper to fly a plane during an Instagram video he posted on October 13. Ludacris saw the post, and left a thinking emoji, prompting fans to do some digging. It turns out, Ludacris had beaten the “Crank That” star to the punch. A scroll through Luda’s Instagram confirmed that he had flown a plane back in 2021. Soulja Boy could have easily gone off on Ludacris for stealing his thunder, and trying to make a feud out of effectively nothing. Instead, he took it in stride. “I just saw your video,” he replied. “You did it first.”
If this sounds like a more mature Soulja, it’s by design. The rapper admitted disappointment in himself following the aforementioned Metro Boomin debacle. The internet was pretty uniformly disappointed in Soulja Boy for his harsh comments, and he made a change. He tweeted out that he would be seeking professional help as a means of keeping his emotions in check. “I apologize to @MetroBoomin for over reacting over an old tweet,” he wrote. “Condolences to his mom. I’m going to seek therapy and anger management. I’m done responding to hate, new or old.”
This newfound maturity does not seemingly apply to everyone, though. After Diddy was arrested, Soulja Boy made it clear that he would not have tolerated any of the mogul’s alleged antics. “If Diddy ever tried me like any of these gay rappers I would have killed his b*tch a*s,” he tweeted. He also claimed to have a story about the night he spent with Diddy and Cassie, but has yet to share it publicly.
Ludacris is known for his outlandish visuals in his videos, but he brought one oh his most famous looks to life yesterday(September 4) at the Atlanta Braves game when he threw out the first pitch wearing the enormous muscle arms he donned in his famous video “Get Back”.
Before the Braves home game against the Rockies at ATL’s Truist Bank Park, Luda threw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch wearing the massive muscle bound arms along with the super sized Air Force 1s from his “Stand Up” smash hit to match.
Check out Luda throw out the Braves’ first pitch HERE
Even with the extra arm wear, the “Area Codes” rapper was still able to throw the ball close to the strike zone, to the surpise of many, including the Braves bat boy who caught the pitch.
The 46-year-old rapper/actor’s presence was part of a celebration to honor Atlanta music artists and their impact on culture. 15,000 fans who were lucky enough to be present in Truist Park for the game were given a limited edition Ludacris bobblehead.
Ludacris is known for doing a number of different things — he’s an actor, a businessman, a philanthropist, and a guy who drinks glacier water in Alaska. Before he was able to make a career doing those things, though, Luda was a rapper from Atlanta who specialized in making some absolutely iconic music videos.
Perhaps his most well-known video is for the track “Get Back,” which was directed by Spike Jonze and is famous for the comically large arms that he wore the entire time. If you are like me, you’ve probably wondered what the hell happened to those arms after the video came out, and on Wednesday evening we got the answer: Ludacris still has them.
We know this because he threw out the first pitch for the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Colorado Rockies at Truist Park. And As you can guess, he wore the arms out to the mound, kept the baseball stuck to his palm, and launched it to home plate — you can watch the video here.
Shockingly, this was not the worst first pitch any of us have ever seen, because while it was a ball, he at least got it to the plate. Credit to Ludacris for that, and I hope this is not the last time that we see him throw out a first pitch at a baseball game while wearing the “Get Back” arms.
The National Park Service says, “Never drink water from a natural source that you haven’t purified, even if the water looks clean. Water in a stream, river or lake may look clean, but it can still be filled with bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can result in waterborne diseases. […] It is essential that you purify natural water.”
On August 23, he performed at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer, Alaska. While there, he decided to take in the local sights, and a video of him drinking glacier water went viral, with commenters expressing concern about Luda’s health. (A 2022 study showed that “hundreds of thousands of tons of bacteria are being released by melting glaciers.”)
So, in a follow-up video shared today (August 27), Usher decided to assure everybody that he’s doing just fine post-gulp. He says in the clip, “Yo, for everybody asking me how that glacier water really tasted… When I tell y’all I’m a water snob: It was the best-tasting water I’ve ever had in my life, and as I drank it, I felt like every cell in my human body was being hydrated and rejuvenated at the same damn time.”
Fans have shown concern for ATL rapper/actor Ludacris after he posted a video of him drinking water from a glacier of ice in Alaska.
Luda posted the video yesterday(August 26), showing himself on the edge of an ice cap and filling up his container with the natural ice-cold water.
“I couldn’t come here and just have a show,” Luda said. “You know I got a bucket list — or as I like to call it the fuck it list. I’ve never tasted fresh glacial water ever in my life, and this is a first. Here we go!”
Luda added in his IG caption, “Water So Good It Tastes Like GOD Made It. Well, Because He Did.”
Ice Cube’s son O’Shea Jackson Jr. commented on X (formerly Twitter), said, “……how long ago did he shoot this and have we been monitoring him?”
The “Move” rapper also wrote, “I see a lot of people name calling but still water is still water. Boil that shit and make it cold again” while sharing a video warning people about the danger of drinking natural glacial water.
In the clip, a man claims he was “literally sick for two weeks” after drinking water from a 600,000-year-old glacier, despite it being “the best water I think I’ve ever had.”
Ludacris later replied in a video posted on X and didn’t show any signs of bad health.
“Yo, for everybody asking me how that glacial water really tasted, and when I tell y’all I’m a water snob, it was the best tasting water I’ve ever had in my life,” he said.
Some diseases have been frozen in glaciers for hundreds of years and still exist in the water after it has melted. Animals called Tardigrades, which are less than a millimeter in size, can also be found in the water.
Dangerous metals such as mercury, zinc and cadmium have also been detected in glacial water.
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Weekend is coming back to Las Vegas from August 29-September 1. Today, Billboard announced that on the music side, Lil Wayne and Ludacris will headline the weekend. Hart will be bringing the material from his Acting My Age comedy tour to the Resorts World Casino, and his set will bring the entire weekend to a close.
Kevin Hart held Hartbeat Weekend at Resorts World Casino last July. The event featured performances from J. Cole, Jack Harlow, and Ludacris, as well as the conclusion of Hart’s Reality Check tour, which was recorded for Peacock. Besides the music and comedy, Hartbeat Weekend features a celebrity poker tournament, with 50 celebrities picked by Hart himself.
Kevin Hart Announces 2024 Hartbeat Festival In Las Vegas
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 13: Chris “Ludacris” Bridges attends an Atlanta special screening of Disney’s “Dashing Through the Snow” at Regal Atlantic Station on November 13, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Disney)
“Hartbeat Weekend is all about celebrating the very best in comedy, culture, and music, and this year we’re taking it to a whole new level,” said Kevin Hart in a statement to Billboard. “I can’t wait for everyone to join us for a weekend packed with laughter, entertainment and unforgettable moments.” The venue Hartbeat Weekend is scheduled to take place at responded in kind. “We’re looking forward to welcoming Hartbeat Weekend back this year,” said Peter LaVoie, president of Resorts World Las Vegas. “We’ve enjoyed partnering with Kevin and his team on this iconic weekend and his shows in the theatre throughout the year. Hartbeat Weekend 2024 will be another incredible experience for our guests.”
Lil Wayne has performed several times this year. He was recently spotted reciting the lyrics to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” during a show in Vegas. Some fans interpreted it as a diss toward Lamar as he was also reciting lyrics to Drake’s “The Motto,” a song that also features Wayne, while wearing an OVO pendant. The Hot Boys are working on a reunion album. Though Juvenile claimed that all the original members were on it, Lil Wayne claimed ignorance. Ludacris was recently in the news after performing a free concert in Milwaukee when his show got canceled because of bad weather. Tickets for Hartbeat Weekend go on sale this Friday, July 19, at 10AM PST.
Jamie Foxx, born Eric Marlon Bishop, is a man of many talents. Known primarily as an award-winning actor, Foxx has also greatly influenced the music industry. His transition from comedy and acting to music seamlessly showcased his depth as an artist. Foxx’s musical journey is testified to his ability to blend genres, from R&B to hip-hop, creating a unique sound that resonates with a broad audience. This article will delve into five essential songs that epitomize Jamie Foxx’s musical prowess, highlighting his impact and contributions to the industry.
Released in 2005 as the lead single from Jamie Foxx’s second studio album, Unpredictable, this track marked a milestone in his music career. Collaborating with rapper Ludacris, Foxx created a crossover hit that appealed to fans of both genres. The song features a seductive, mid-tempo groove with a smooth bassline and lush production. Foxx’s velvety vocals complement Ludacris’s rap verses, creating a dynamic interplay between the two artists.
“Unpredictable” reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song’s commercial success established Foxx as a credible music artist, earning him recognition beyond his acting accolades. This track is essential as it marks Jamie Foxx’s successful transition from an actor and comedian to a respected figure in the music industry. “Unpredictable” set the tone for his music career, proving his ability to create hits that resonate with a diverse audience.
Released in 2009 from Jamie Foxx’s third studio album, Intuition, “Blame It” features the distinctive vocal stylings of T-Pain. This track emerged when Auto-Tune dominated the music scene, and Foxx’s collaboration with T-Pain capitalized on this trend. The song’s electro-R&B style, Foxx’s delivery, and T-Pain’s Auto-Tuned vocals created a contemporary and infectious sound. The production, characterized by its catchy hook and upbeat tempo, made “Blame It” an instant hit in clubs and on the radio.
Further, “Blame It” achieved significant commercial success. It topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for 14 weeks and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s widespread appeal was further cemented when it won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group. This track is essential for solidifying Jamie Foxx’s status as an influential artist in the industry.
Released in 2010 from Jamie Foxx’s fourth studio album, Best Night of My Life, “Fall For Your Type” features Drake. This track is a more reflective and emotional piece in Foxx’s discography. It diverges from the club-oriented hits he is often known for. The slow tempo and melancholy piano melody create a poignant backdrop for Foxx’s soulful vocals. The lyrical content delves into themes of love, regret, and vulnerability, offering a more personal glimpse into Foxx’s artistry.
“Fall For Your Type” also received positive reviews from critics. The collaboration with Drake, one of the most influential artists of his time, helped the song resonate with a wider audience. This track highlights Jamie Foxx’s ability to adapt to different styles. It also solidified his reputation as a multifaceted musician capable of producing both upbeat hits and heartfelt ballads.
4. “DJ Play A Love Song” (Featuring Twista) (2006)
“DJ Play A Love Song” features Twista’s rapid-fire rap. This track continues Foxx’s exploration of romantic themes, combining his smooth R&B vocals with Twista’s dynamic rap delivery. The song’s production features a sultry beat and lush instrumentation, creating an intimate atmosphere that complements the romantic lyrics. Foxx’s expressive vocal performance and Twista’s energetic verses add a unique dynamic to the track, making it stand out in his discography. Additionally, “DJ Play A Love Song” resounded with fans for its relatable lyrics and sensual vibe. The track’s success further established Foxx’s reputation as a universal R&B artist. It cemented his presence in the scene, proving his talent for creating memorable and heartfelt music.
5. “Can I Take You Home” (2005)
Released in 2005 from Jamie Foxx’s second studio album, “Unpredictable,” “Can I Take You Home” is a quintessential R&B track that combines classic elements with a modern twist. The song features a smooth, seductive beat and Foxx’s signature velvety vocals. Its lyrics revolve around romantic pursuit and attraction themes, delivered with a confident yet tender approach. The production, characterized by a catchy melody and lush instrumental arrangement, showcases Foxx’s ability to blend traditional R&B with contemporary sounds.
“Can I Take You Home” became a fan favorite for its relatable and heartfelt lyrics and infectious groove. The song’s appeal lies in its timeless quality, making it a standout track in Foxx’s catalog. This track is essential for demonstrating Jamie Foxx’s skill in creating R&B music that resonates with listeners across different generations. It highlights his talent for producing timeless songs that maintain their charm and appeal, solidifying his status as a versatile and enduring artist in the music industry.
Back in January Detroit’s Movement Festival announced its initial lineup led by big beat pioneer Fatboy Slim. Today, the long-running EDM fest made some major adjustments, adding two new headliners, Richie Hawtin and Solomun, along with a slew of additional names including Channel Tres, Dom Dolla, Tee Grizzley, and Ludacris. The festival, which now comprises 115 acts on six stages across three days, takes over Hart Plaza on May 25, 26, and 27.
General Admission tickets are already on sale starting at $139 plus fees for a one-day pass ($289 plus fees for the full weekend), while 3-day VIP pass start at $419 + fees. For more information about Movement Festival for 2024, visit their official website.
The full lineup, in alphabetical order by day, is below:
Saturday, May 25
Aboudi Issa
Acemoma
Ataxia B2 B Mister Joshooa
Barclay Crenshaw
Blaaqgold *
Carl Craig (live)
Channel Tres (DJ Set)
Colin Benders
Dames Brown
Dj 3000
Dj Etta
Dj Holographic
Dj Psycho
Dom Dolla
Donovan Glover *
Dreamcastmoe
Floorplan
Francois Dillinger
Honeyluv
Huey Mnemonic
J House *
James Ruskin
Jayda G
Julia Govor
Jyot
Loco Dice
Lp Giobbi
Ludacris
Major League Djz
Masquenada *
Mona Black
Paranoid London (live)
Partiboi69 (live)
Reference
Rimarkable
Ryan Elliott
Secrets (live)
Skream
Solomun
Speedy J
Stacey Hotwaxx Hale
Stacey Pullen
Tee Grizzley
Tylr_
Waajeed
Sunday, May 26
999999999
2 Lanes (live)
Adiel
Anané
Avalon Emerson
Blair French ^
Coco & Breezy
Delano Smith
Detroit Bureau of Sound
Dj Godfather
Dream Beach
Eddie Logix ^
Ellen Allien
Fabiola
Fatima Hajji
Floating Points
Héctor Oaks
Heidy P ^
I Hate Models
Jacob Park
James Blake (DJ Set)
Joseph Capriati
K-1
Kevin Saunderson B2 B Idris Elba
Ladymonix
Masters at Work
Moonlighter ^
Mount Kimbie
Musclecars
Nicole Moudaber
Peter Croce ^
Richie Hawtin
Ron Trent
Sama’ Abdulhadi
Sheefy Mcfly B2 B Ak
Sts (live)
T.Linder B2 B DJ Seoul
Tammy Lakkis
Teknono
the Blessed Madonna
the Saunderson Brothers
Tiga
Will Clarke
Monday, May 27
ANT TC1
Armanni Reign
Augustus Williams
Azzecca
Borderland (Juan Atkins, Laurens & Moritz Von Oswald)
Boys Noize B2 B Vtss
British Murder Boys
Bruce Bailey
Channel Badso (vocalist) +
Chris Lake
Dbridge
Dee Diggs
Dj Cent
Dj Minx
Dj Tennis B2 B Gerd Janson
Drs: In Session (ft. Dogger)
Drummer B
Fatboy Slim
Goldie (live band)
Goldie (DJ Set)
Gorgon City
Hiroko Yamamura
Honey Dijon
Horse Meat Disco
Indira Paganotto
Jaguar
Jah T (vocalist) +
John Collins
King Jazzy (vocalist) +
King Mellowman (vocalist) +
Kinky P +
Ltj Bukem
Martyn
Negus Arubis (vocalist) +
Papa Joshua +
Patrick Mason
Patrick Russell
Ranking Gimp +
Seth Troxler
Skarpion Sting (vocalist) +
Skin on Skin
Something Blue
Special Request
Tama Sumo B2 B Lakuti
Terrence Parker
Ti Es
Usher has been a premier showman for decades now, so it’s not surprising that he put on quite the performance for his Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show yesterday (February 11). Some surprises, though, came via the guests that Usher recruited to join him on the field. So, let’s run through who Usher performed alongside for his big moment (aside from the hundreds and dancers and backing musicians who were also involved).
Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show: Alicia Keys
Usher started off solo, performing at least portions of “Caught Up,” “U Don’t Have To Call,” “Superstar,” and “Love In This Club.” Then, Alicia Keys emerged as the first guest, playing piano as she and Usher sang “If I Ain’t Got You” before transitioning into their chart-topping 2004 duet “My Boo.”
Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show: Jermaine Dupri
Next was “Confessions Part II,” which featured an introduction from Jermaine Dupri.
Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show: HER
Usher ran through “Nice & Slow” and “Burn” by himself before HER played guitar (and absolutely shredded) on “U Got It Bad” and “Bad Girl.”
Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show: will.i.am
Immediately after HER was will.i.am’s turn, who emerged for a quick portion of “OMG,” his and Usher’s No. 1 hit from 2010.
Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show: Lil Jon
Then it was onto Lil Jon, whose distinctive gravely yell introduced a snippet of his and DJ Snake’s “Turn Down For What.”
Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show: Ludacris
Lil Jon stuck around for the next song as the performance headed into the finale. “Turn Down For What” transitioned into “Yeah!,” so naturally, this was Ludacris’ turn to pop up.
