While it might be cold right now, festival season is approaching — and will be here sooner than you think. Coachella, the annual California music festival, is a few months away, but given many attendees plan their trip, here’s everything to know about the 2024 version.
When Is Coachella 2024?
Coachella 2024 will take place across two weekends in April. The first runs Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14, 2024, followed by the second weekend on April 19-21.
Where Is Coachella 2024 Held?
Coachella 2024 will be held at the Empire Polo Club grounds in Indio, California.
Who Is Headlining Coachella 2024?
Right now, it is still unknown who will be headlining Coachella in 2024. Users on Reddit have had some early guesses, with acts like Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Rage Against The Machine, Shakira, SZA, and more being possibilities.
When Does The Coachella 2024 Lineup Come Out?
It’s unclear when the Coachella 2024 lineup will be released. However, compared to past years, the 2023 lineup was revealed in early January — which could be a similar schedule for the release of the 2024 artists.
Is Coachella 2024 Sold Out?
Tickets for Coachella 2024 sold out months ago, but they are currently offering a waitlist for either weekend. More information can be found here.
Resale tickets to Coachella 2024 vary in price. On VividSeats, the lowest for a 3-day General Admission pass starts at $569. Over on StubHub, a weekend one GA pass starts at $590. It’s also possible that the prices will drop closer to the event.
Rapper Bhad Bhabie has some exciting news. Yesterday (December 12), the viral sensation revealed via Instagram that she is having a baby of her own. Bhad Bhabie shared a photo of herself on a motorcycle, which was blasting dust in a very special color, revealing the sex of the baby.
Is Bhad Bhabie’s baby a boy or girl?
According to Bhad Bhabie, she is expecting a girl. The motorcycle blasted pink smoke, and the post was captioned “ITS A GIRL,” with pink heart and bow emojis.
Bhad Bhabie first came to fame during a 2016 appearance on Doctor Phil, where her mother had deemed her “ungovernable” and “out of control.” She challenged the audience to a fight, birthing the viral phrase, “Catch me outside, how ’bout that?” As a result, she was sent to a behavioral camp called Turn-About Ranch, which was later reported to have miserable conditions.
Now, at 20 years old, the rapper, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, has continued to express disdain for that time in her life. In an interview with Emily Ratajkowski for her High Low podcast, Bregoli opened up about her strained relationship with her mother, Barbara Bregoli.
“I think she feels bad, but at the same time, it’s like, what can you do?,” said Bhad Bhabie.
She then expressed the desire to put her mother in a nursing home.
“I’ma tell ’em her ass got dementia,” she said. “She can’t have no phone, she can’t have nothing. Lock her in a room.”
In the comments of Bhad Bhabie’s Instagram post, many fans are offering support and congratulations to the rapper!
One wonders sometimes how 50 Cent keeps up with all of his feuds (seriously, finish reading this, then Google “Uproxx 50 Cent trolls” to see just how often we have had to write those exact words). He’s currently juggling a few, but in recent months, he’s put Ja Rule and Rick Ross on the backburner to focus pretty heavily on rival mogul Diddy.
Most recently, he again invoked Tupac, this time with a bizarre AI photo of himself hanging out in the studio with the deceased rapper. In the caption, he wrote: “Karma is a mother fvcker brother love, brother love, brother love,” — a reference to Diddy’s 2017 announcement he was again changing his name to “Brother Love.” While that didn’t pan out, of course 50 Cent, who’s got the memory of an elephant, would recall it and use it against him. While the trip to the uncanny valley probably wasn’t completely necessary, it shows just how hard he works on his beef.
Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign are gearing up for the release of their collaborative studio album, Vultures. While the duo have worked together on numerous occasions, this is the first time they have come together for a complete album under the name ￥$. From “Only One,” “Real Friends,” and “Fade” to “Freeee,” “Everything We Need,” and “Ego Death,” Kanye and Ty have shown fans that they make a good pairing. The last time they teamed up for a track was on “Junya Pt. 2” from Donda, Ye’s last official album. He did release last year’s unfinished demo album, Donda 2 via his Stem Player. Ty’s last full-length release was a collaborative album with dvsn, 2021’s Cheers To The Best Memories.
￥$ are set to release Vultures this Friday, December 15, although Kanye is notorious for failing to release albums on time. As we patiently await the release of Vultures, here is what we know so far about Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s upcoming album.
Back in October, Billboard reported that Kanye West was shopping a collaborative album with Ty Dolla $ign to distributors. The two had been spotted in multiple locations like Italy, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia, likely recording the album. These initial reports were confirmed by Ty Dolla $ign when he tweeted “￥$” to promote a joint concert in Reggio Emilia, Italy. However, this event and all subsequent listening sessions were canceled. Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign performed old classics and played snippets of new music this past week during Art Basel in Miami, confirming that the album is on its way. They eventually revealed the album’s official release date and features at their official listening party in Sunrise, Florida.
The First Official Taste Of Vultures
Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s first release as ￥$ and lead single for Vultures arrived last month. The album’s title track features Bump J and Lil Durk, though Durk’s feature was re-added after initially being removed. The song notably features a line where Kanye mocks his antisemitic rant. He excitingly raps, “How I’m anti-Semitic? I just f*cked a Jewish bitch.” While the Anti-Defamation League did not respond favorably to the lyric, the single confirmed the album was officially on its way. Aside from “Vultures,” Fred again… premiered a track titled “Slide” from the album during a DJ set last month. There is also the Backstreet Boys-sampling intro, “Everybody,” a Timbaland-produced song teased by Kanye West on social media and later debuted in Miami.
Similar to the rollout for The Life Of Pablo, Ty Dolla $ign shared a written tracklist for Vultures, featuring 18 songs. Also in the photo is a new logo donning a double-headed eagle reminiscent of the Albanian flag. Some also noticed its similarity to the Nazi coat of arms, which is unsurprising given Kanye’s viral antisemitic comments. In addition to the tracklist, the album artwork for Vultures was revealed by Playboi Carti in a social media post. The cover repurposes Caspar David Friedrich’s Landscape With Graves. The German artist’s paintings were once used to promote Nazi ideology in the form of German nationalism. Ty Dolla $ign also shared an updated cover for Vultures labeled “Volume 1,” along with a pre-save link.
After playing snippets at Art Basel, Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign premiered their collaborative album at the “Vultures Rave” in Sunrise, Florida. Ye donned a black KKK hood, reminiscent of the music video for his song “Black Skinhead.” During the 50-minute listening session, the duo premiered tracks with features from James Blake, Chris Brown, Young Thug, Lil Baby, Freddie Gibbs, Kodak Black, Bad Bunny, and Offset. Many of these artists attended, appearing onstage with Kanye and Ty.
Kanye’s daughter North, who contributed a verse to the album, stood on stage alongside her father. Also on the album is “New Body,” a Nicki Minaj-featuring track that was once meant for the now-scrapped Yandhi album. Producers on the album include 88-Keys, Fred again.., Timbaland, and Ronny J. For now, this is all we know about Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s upcoming album, Vultures. Check back in with HotNewHipHop for the latest updates.
Pardison Fontaine says that dishonesty was a primary cause for his breakup with Megan Thee Stallion. He discussed their relationship during an appearance on The Breakfast Club, Wednesday, revealing that he will always “wish her the best.”
“There’s a laundry list of reasons that could’ve caused us to be apart,” Fontaine began. When pressed as to whether he still has feelings for her, he added: “Listen, I’m a person that believes love doesn’t go away. It changes. And that’s another thing I’ve stated. I’ll always want well for her. I’m not a person that wants bad for her. I’m not out here calling her all types of such and such. I’ve never even discussed some of the things on that song with my closet friends. When the song came out, people was like, ‘Yo, that? This happened?’ I never ever once would talk bad about her to anyone. I do wish her the best.”
Pardison Fontaine & Megan Thee Stallion Attend BET Awards
Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine and Megan Thee Stallion attend the 21st BET Awards at L.A. Live on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty Images)
From there, Fontaine explains that when he found out she lied about something, he “had to second guess where we was at.” He added: “It did damage. Internal. I don’t know if it made us break apart, but it definitely took a blow to me.” While he remained vague, there have been many rumors as to what caused the split. Megan even referenced infidelity in her song, “Cobra.”
Despite the latest comments, fans in the comments of The Shade Room weren’t happy with Fontaine. “Nothing bro said believable as he sit there in that sleeveless wool v-neck sweater, durag and no waves,” one user joked. Another wrote: “Imagine the only reason you’re getting interviews or attention is because of a diss track you made about your ex.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Pardison Fontaine and Megan Thee Stallion on HotNewHipHop.
Wu-Tang Clan, the Grammy-nominated rap collective, is set to make history with their inaugural Las Vegas residency. Dubbed “Wu-Tang Clan: The Saga Continues… The Las Vegas Residency,” this groundbreaking event will occur at the Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Theater. Scheduled performances kick off on February 9-10, coinciding with the Super Bowl weekend. It will then continue on March 22-23 during the fervor of the N.C.A.A. college basketball tournaments. Ticket sales for this much-anticipated event commenced on Friday, with more dates expected to be announced soon.
NEW YORK – MAY 8: Rap group Wu-Tang Clan poses for a portrait on May 8, 1993 on Staten Island in New York City, New York. (l to r: Raekwon, GZA, Method Man; Ol’ Dirty Bastard, RZA). (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
The Wu-Tang Clan’s Las Vegas residency will commence on February 9-10, 2023, aligning with the Super Bowl weekend. Additionally, the residency will continue on March 22-23 to captivate fans amid the excitement of the N.C.A.A. college basketball tournaments. This comes shortly after the Hip Hop 50 celebrations and Wu-Tang Clan’s recent co-headlining tour with Nas this past summer.
Ticket Availability & Pre-sale Information
Are you ready? Wu-Tang Clan: The Saga Continues… The Las Vegas Residency @vhlvtheater will be the home of the Wu-Tang experience starting Super Bowl weekend.
For ardent fans eager to witness the legendary rap collective’s performances, tickets became available for artist pre-sale on AXS’ website starting noon on Tuesday, December 12th, using the code “CREAM.” AEG and AXS pre-sales will start at 10 a.m. on Thursday, providing an exclusive opportunity for enthusiasts to secure their seats. Finally, general public tickets will be up for grabs at 10 am PST on Friday.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 21: RZA (top) and (L-R) Young Dirty Bastard, U-God, Raekwon, Masta Killa, Cappadonna and Inspectah Deck of Wu-Tang Clan perform during a stop of the N.Y. State of Mind tour at MGM Grand Garden Arena on October 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Renowned for iconic hits such as “C.R.E.A.M. (Cash Rules Everything Around Me)” and “Protect Ya Neck,” Wu-Tang Clan’s residency promises a spectacular showcase of their illustrious discography and unparalleled stage presence. Robert Diggs, known as RZA, the visionary leader of the group, emphasized that the residency was a long-planned endeavor aimed at elevating the genre of hip-hop. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the group seeks to showcase hip-hop’s rich content and creative offerings, positioning it alongside other esteemed art forms.
Las Vegas has historically been a hotspot for residencies featuring pop icons like Adele and Katy Perry. Notable names in the hip-hop scene, including Cardi B, Lil Wayne, and Drake, have also left their indelible mark on the Vegas entertainment landscape with their spectacular residencies. However, Wu-Tang Clan’s upcoming marks what appears to be the first hip-hop residency in Vegas of this magnitude.
Wu-Tang Clan’s Contribution to Las Vegas’ Artistic Scene
RZA expressed his hope that Wu-Tang Clan’s unprecedented residency would inspire other rap artists to immerse themselves in Las Vegas’ thriving entertainment milieu. Moreover, his vision extends to contributing to the city’s artistic hub and inviting more hip-hop luminaries to partake in the cultural sandbox, enriching the vibrant tapestry of Las Vegas’ entertainment.
In summary, Wu-Tang Clan’s Las Vegas residency marks a significant milestone, breaking barriers as the first traditional hip-hop group to embark on such a monumental endeavor. Fans anticipate an unforgettable experience, celebrating the group’s unparalleled legacy and the enduring impact of hip-hop on a global scale.
Blueface is someone who has been making a whole host of headlines over the last few months. Overall, he is someone that does not seem to care about whom he angers. However, most of the people he has angered are the women in his inner circle. Of course, this includes none other than Chrisean Rock and Jaidyn Alexis. Both of these women have children with Blue, and they seem to be distancing themselves from him right now. Chrisean doesn’t want him to be active in her son’s life, while Jaidyn has left him alone at home.
However, it is not all bad in Blueface’s life right now. For instance, his new interview with Funny Marco has been making the rounds of late. Various snippets from the interview have been making their way online, and fans have been quite amused by them. Blue and Marco seem to have great chemistry, and it has shown with the few clips we have seen. Of course, Marco is a great comedian and his interview style has inspired many imitators, including Bobbi Althoff.
Above, you can find episode sixteen of Funny Marco’s show Open Thoughts. This 32-minute conversation with Blueface is extremely entertaining and contains some great moments. As you can imagine, the artist can be heard talking about a lot of aspects of his life. From his baby mothers to his music to even his reality TV talents. Furthermore, he riffs with Funny Marco on occasion and the conversation weaves in and out of some absurd topics. Needless to say, the two are trolling each other the whole time.
Moving forward, it will be interesting to see what Blueface opts to do next. No matter what, he is going to seek to entertain. That is what he has done for quite some time now, and that will continue to be the case. Be sure to let us know what you thought of the interview, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming releases.
The Color Purple is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. A cast featuring Danielle Brooks, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, and Fantasia is already promising on its own, but according to Oprah Winfrey, who produced the movie musical and starred in the original 1985 movie, the cast almost looked different.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Oprah revealed that Rihanna and Beyoncé were once considered for the cast, but she felt it more appropriate to give other actors an opportunity to shine.
“To be completely honest about it, if you were doing this film for $30 or $40 million, the interest in the cast would be very different,” Winfrey said. “Once the film moved to $90 to $100 million, then everybody wants us to bring Beyoncé. ‘Can you get Beyoncé or can you get Rihanna?’ So we’re sitting in a room saying, ‘Listen, we love Beyoncé. We love Rihanna, but there are other actors who can do this job.’”
Both Bey and Rihanna have had their hands full this year — Beyoncé with her Renaissance World Tour and film, and Rihanna with her fashion and make-up brands, and the birth of her newborn son. According to Oprah, their stacked schedules were taken into consideration.
“I do remember conversations about, ‘Y’all, Beyoncé is going to be busy this year.’ It wasn’t even a negotiation, because you’re not getting Beyoncé,” said Oprah
Fans are using Meek Mill’s past comments during his feud with Drake to label him a hypocrite after his recent defense of Young Thug. Amid the YSL rapper’s ongoing RICO trial, Meek wrote that his lyrics shouldn’t be used as evidence in a court of law. In making that argument, he explained that artists share lyrics all the time in the studio.
“It should be impossible to charge thug and lucci for lyrics because in the studio we all give eachother lines and don’t remember who said what after a high night in the studio…. I have done it with both of them … they both gave me lyrics b4… we all do this!” Meek wrote. In response, fans complained about him accusing Drake of needing ghostwriters. “Wait.. but you threw a fit about this when drake did it?” one fan replied. Another wrote: “Lol you’ll [sic] accused Drake for using a ghostwriter.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 26: Meek Mill performs at the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
While going back and forth with the Toronto rapper in 2015, Meek tweeted: “Stop comparing drake to me too…. He don’t write his own raps! That’s why he ain’t tweet my album because we found out! The whole game know forreal they scared to tell the truth! I can’t wait tok these guys and sit back and act like they don’t know!” The two have long since made amends.
As for Young Thug, Judge Ural Glanville postponed his trial on Tuesday after one of his co-defendants was stabbed in prison over the weekend. The trial will resume on January 2, 2024, according to Meghann Cuniff. Be on the lookout for further updates on Meek Mill as well as Young Thug’s trial on HotNewHipHop.
Meek Mill is someone who has been clowned on a lot throughout social media over the years. Overall, a lot of it feels like one huge pile-on. Once the internet finds an easy target, they prey on them for years. Unfortunately, Meek has oftentimes given his haters a whole lot of fodder to work with. This has subsequently led to all kinds of jokes on social media. Moreover, people have been quick to call the rapper “corny” and all sorts of different names no one wants to be called.
Once again, Meek recently put himself in the crosshairs of some social media ribbing. Earlier this week, the rapper showcased a video of himself at a shooting range. Overall, the video was not very flattering as Meek could be seen shooting at targets with an automatic weapon. Furthermore, he was crouched in an awkward position and seemed to be shooting in a chaotic and erratic fashion. Well, you can imagine just how much this visual inspired people to take aim at the rapper, no pun intended.
In the comments to this post from The Neighborhood Talk, the fans were extremely ruthless. “Ain’t no way you did time for gun charges shooting like this!!” someone joked. “He really tried to walk in like John wick just to not to do nothing,” said another. There were plenty of others who were quick to use the corny label. Meanwhile, one person said, “This how innocent bystanders get killed.” Hopefully, Meek is taking the right training protocols with his firearms. Perhaps this can be a teachable moment.
Be sure to let us know what you think of this clip, in the comments section below. Do you think Meek deserves a bit more slack here? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming releases.
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