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YG to Reunite with Mustard on ‘Just Re’d Up 3′

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YG to Reunite with Mustard on ‘Just Re’d Up 3'

YG officially unveiled the cover artwork and release date for his eagerly awaited third installment of the famed Just Re’d Up series. Just Re’d Up 3 is set to release on Aug. 16th, reuniting YG with his longtime collaborator DJ Mustard, who was pivotal in curating the first two ‘Just Re’d Up’ releases. Together, they have crafted the resonant sound of West Coast hip-hop.

This partnership has revitalized the legacy of classic West Coast rap, impacting entire communities and inspiring a new wave of emerging artists and longtime fans alike. The distinctive sounds from this series of projects have become synonymous with defining the contemporary West Coast scene and birthing a new generation of young artists.

As one of the West Coast’s leading hip-hop acts, YG pays homage to his previous ‘Just Re’d Up’ albums through the cover art. The artwork features YG dressed in a sleek all-black ensemble, exuding a sense of power and sophistication. The backdrop showcases three luxurious cars, symbolizing his journey and success in the music industry. Adding a unique and nostalgic touch, YG is holding a red Louis Vuitton duffle bag, a throwback reference to the cover of his first album designed to resonate with longtime fans while inviting new listeners into his artistic evolution.

YG recently electrified the Kia Forum in Inglewood with a show-stopping performance at Kendrick Lamar’s Juneteenth celebration, “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends.” His latest releases include two new singles, “Shake” and “Weird,” each accompanied by striking music videos. This announcement follows his upcoming “JUST RE’D UP” tour, which features special guests Doe Boy and DJ Vision on June 28th in Los Angeles, CA.

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Mustard Drops New Single “Parking Lot” Featuring Travis Scott

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Grammy-winning producer and artist Mustard has released his new single, “Parking Lot,” featuring Travis Scott. The track follows his monumental “Mustard & Friends” set at Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends” Juneteenth concert at the Kia Forum. “Parking Lot” is the first single from Mustard’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, Faith of a Mustard Seed, which will be released on July 26, 2024.

Mustard teased the single earlier this week on Instagram, sharing clips of him and Scott in the studio. This marks their first collaboration since the 2016 hit “Whole Lotta Lovin’.” In an interview with Zane Lowe, Mustard described the record as something that “feels like LA but you can play in Houston, you can play wherever you want to play it at, at a BBQ.” Combining Mustard’s signature West Coast sound with Scott’s Houston flair, “Parking Lot” is set to be the ultimate summer anthem.

The release follows Mustard’s first No. 1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 with Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” which garnered over 96 million streams in a week. It’s been five years since Mustard’s album Perfect 10 featured hits like “Pure Water” and the Grammy-nominated “Ballin.” 2024 also marks the 10th anniversary of 10 Summers Records, and Mustard has partnered with BMG under a new global recordings agreement to release Faith of a Mustard Seed.

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Mustard And Travis Scott’s Upbeat ‘Parking Lot’ Gets Things Rolling For ‘Faith Of A Mustard Seed’

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Apparently, Travis Scott’s a big Boogie Down Productions fan. The Houston rapper name-checks the Bronx-born DJ in the hook of his new collaboration with West Coast producer Mustard, “Parking Lot.” The track is the lead single from Mustard’s upcoming album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed, which he announced is due on July 26.

It’s a great time for him to release a new project, as his buzz was recently revitalized by the release of Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss record, “Not Like Us.” Not only did the song become an instant fan favorite, shooting to the top of the Hot 100 chart, but it’s also taken on a life of its own. K Dot performed the song five times in a row at his recent Ken & Friends concert at the Forum, where Mustard was also one of the friends in question. During his set, which was livestreamed to Amazon Music viewers worldwide, Mustard reminded fans just how many hits he’s got in his bag, including collaborations with Blxst (“Overrated,” “Chosen”), Ty Dolla Sign (“Paranoid”), Dom Kennedy (“My Type Of Party,” “When I Come Around”), Steve Lacy (“Static,” “Bad Habit”), and Roddy Ricch (“Ballin’”).

Listen to Mustard’s “Parking Lot” featuring Travis Scott above.

Faith Of A Mustard Seed is out 7/26 via 7/26 via 10 Summers Records and Interscope.

Kendrick Lamar Really Popped Out: The West Coast Is Back On Top

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It’s officially Juneteenth in Los Angeles, and there was only one place to be: Kendrick Lamar’s show at the Kia Forum. This was Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out – Ken & Friends concert, and the Compton native capitalized on the moment by allowing fans across the world to tune in. The show was live-streamed on Prime Video and Amazon Music‘s Twitch Channel, courtesy of pgLang (Kendrick and Dave Free’s media company) and Free Lunch.

Pulling up to the venue in Inglewood, California, it was immediately apparent what fans were waiting for: Kendrick Lamar to perform his viral smash “Not Like Us,” which instantly solidified the victor in the Drake vs. Kendrick beef. When the song dropped toward the end of the show, Kendrick had the entire West Coast lit, screaming in unison, “Ayy, Mustard on the beat ho!” 

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DJ Mustard’s Los Angeles All-Stars

With “Not Like Us” produced by Mustard himself, it was only right to have him open right before Kendrick. But we didn’t expect the all-star roster of artists he was about to bring out. First up with rookie 310Babii who has the summer smash “Soak City.” Then came LA favorites BLXST, Ty Dolla $ign, Dom Kennedy, Steve Lacy, Tyler The Creator, Roddy Ricch, and YG in that order. 

With everyone on a high from YG’s “BPT,” it was finally time for Kendrick to take the stage. The beauty in attending this concert in person is witnessing Kendrick Lamar make history in real time while feeling the camaraderie in the entire stadium. People of all ages and ethnicities were gathered here, all purchasing a ticket to support one the greatest artists to ever do it.

Soon, the impatience kicked in as fans started cheering “O-V-Ho!” There are so many quotable lyrics in “Not Like Us,” and Kendrick made a point to give everyone their money’s worth. He ascended from underneath the stage, emerging from the floor in a squatting pose. 

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Sometimes You Gotta Pop Out

He kicked off with “Euphoria,” the fiery response to Drake’s “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle.” And while the die-hard fans were screaming the lyrics verbatim, a noticeable lyric change may have gone over some people’s heads at first. “Give me Tupac’s ring back and I might give you a little respect,” he rapped, referencing a ring owned by the late great Tupac Shakur that Drake purchased at an auction. Drake confirmed he bought this ring in a social media post before seemingly alluding to the purchase in Travis Scott’s “Meltdown”: “I pull out a million to stare at this shit.”

Read More: Kendrick Lamar Urges Drake To Give Him Back Tupac’s Ring In “Euphoria” Lyric Remix

“I Don’t Do It From The ‘Gram, I Do It For Compton!“

When the lights came on, you could finally see Kendrick’s fit: a red hoodie, red cap, jeans, black glasses, and a huge chain around his neck. A few chains actually, with one being a huge cross pendant. Fans speculate this paid homage to Tupac’s iconic red fit at The Source Awards in 1994. It’s the details for us! 

Regardless if you’re from L.A. or not, you were proud as f*ck to be in the building tonight. It became even more clear as the Compton star ran through hit records from To Pimp A Butterfly and DAMN. Kendrick proceeded to perform catalog staples like “DNA.”, “Alright,” and “ELEMENT” —  in which fans screamed, “I don’t do it for the ‘Gram, I do it for Compton!” 

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The Long-Awaited Black Hippy Reunion

At this point, it was time for Kendrick to bring out his TDE family. Jay Rock was first up, as fans were reminded of their standout collaboration on “Money Trees.” But it was Jay Rock’s “WIN” that stole the show. Ab-Soul was next, joining Kendrick Lamar on stage to perform “6:16 In L.A.” and giving a shout-out to Carson. ScHoolboy Q followed for “Collard Greens” and “THat Part,” before Black Hippy stuck around on stage to dance along to “King Kunta.” From there, Kendrick led into an arsenal of bangers including “m.A.A.d. city,” “HUMBLE.”, and his explosive verse on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” There was definitely a moment of wondering: is Future or Metro going to pop out, too?! Especially since Metro was just in Los Angeles for his comic book pop-up less than a week ago. 

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California Love, For Real

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any more lit, Kendrick brought out the one and only Dr. Dre. The moment the piano-laden intro for “Still D.R.E.” begins, the entire Kia Form erupted with cheer as Dr. Dre emerged from the stage’s floor. “You know I had to come back and do this kinda sh*t in my hometown. Especially, one of the greatest to ever did it! Can y’all make some noise for Kendrick f**king Lamar?” Dr. Dre told the crowd. Kendrick then asks the crowd to make noise for Compton, California, before performing “California Love” by Tupac. Iconic is an understatement!

But, my personal favorite part of the show happened right before Dr. Dre was about to leave the stage. The N.W.A legend began making his exit, and Kendrick convinced him to make one last statement to the crowd. Dr. Dre then kneeled down and whispered: “Psst, I see dead people,” before the infectious production of “Not Like Us” dropped. You can’t make this shit up.

“Why you trollin’ like a b**ch? Ain’t you tired?/ Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A minorrrrr.” Kendrick held this note and did his little dance move in the air, only to run back “Not Like Us” from the top. He ended up playing it a total of seven times for the evening, and we were all here for it.

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Popping Out 7 More Times

History was made tonight. Kendrick united all the gangs and hoods in the building, from Bloods to Crips to everything in between. And he made a point to stand on two important values: peace and love. “We done lost a lot of homies to this music shit, lotta homies to the street sh*t,” he said.

The grand finale brought Mustard back on stage to run back “Not Like Us” for the fourth time, before eventually bringing out all the artists in the building. From the new generation to the OGs, K. Dot highlighted the city in the most beautiful way possible. “We’ve been f*cked up since Nipsey died, hold up. We’ve been f*cked up since Kobe died, hold up!”

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Nipsey Hussle Receives Touching Tribute During Mustard’s Set At Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out”

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“The Pop Out” from Kendrick Lamar and friends was a special occasion for many reasons, and not even the Drake beef could make this feel like anything less of a West Coast celebration on Juneteenth. Of course, Los Angeles has lost a lot over the years, and during Mustard’s set, he made sure to honor one of their fallen legends. Nipsey Hussle received a touching tribute during this performance, with a massive projected license plate that read “RIP NIP, The Marathon Continues” on the Jumbotrons. The DJ played “Perfect Ten,” “Last Time That I Checc’d” with YG, and “Racks In The Middle” with a special Roddy Ricch appearance.

Later on that night, Kendrick Lamar also remarked on the pain of losing Kobe Bryant, and other performers took time to shout out their lost comrades. It was one of a few emotional and significant moments at “The Pop Out,” and one that continues to keep Nipsey Hussle’s legacy and memory alive, whether for his art or for his commitment to his community. “This day decided to fall on Easter Sunday this 2024, interesting…” his partner Lauren London wrote on his passing’s anniversary this year. “Considering your name #GodWillRise. Energy never dies… I love you. Eternal Eternal.”

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Mustard Pays Tribute To Nipsey Hussle

Another performer at “The Pop Out” was Ty Dolla $ign, who released a Nipsey Hussle collab this year via the VULTURES 1 track “DO IT” also featuring YG. There were a lot of people there both in the crowd and backstage who have very fond and special memories of Nip and his time on this Earth. Furthermore, it was partially why the show felt like such a wide-ranging and cathartic set of emotions. It seemed like everyone involved was well-aware of how big this moment was, and paying tribute to him was an unmissable responsibility to assume.

Meanwhile, “The Pop Out” also paid tribute, in a certain way, to the old days of many of these legends. For example, Black Hippy finally gave fans a long-awaited reunion, with Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, ScHoolboy Q, and Jay Rock having fun together. Dr. Dre also emerged to perform some of his classics and introduce “Not Like Us.” It was a beautiful recognition of where they’ve been, and a heartening promise of where they still have to go.
Rest In Peace Nipsey Hussle.

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Mustard Honored Nipsey Hussle During His ‘The Pop Out — Ken & Friends’ Set, Including A Roddy Ricch Appearance

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As of this writing, Kendrick Lamar has yet to take the stage for his The Pop Out — Ken & Friends set at Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 19, but the Juneteenth celebration has already been a star-studded event. DJ Hed opened the show and welcomed out a slew of guests, including Ray Vaughn, Westside Boogie, Bino Rideaux, and BlueBucksClan. Mustard was up next and took it to another level.

The acclaimed DJ & producer brought out Blxst, Ty Dolla Sign, Dom Kennedy, Steve Lacy, and Tyler The Creator before taking a moment to honor the late Nipsey Hussle. The Jumbotron displayed a photo of the beloved rapper alongside “RIP NIP: THE MARATHON CONTINUES.” Mustard played “Perfect Ten,” the title track from his platinum-certified 2019 album. The song featured Hussle. The crowd predictably erupted, and Mustard said, “Make some noise so loud that Nipsey Hussle can hear you” before playing Hussle’s “Last Time That I Checc’d” featuring YG.

Kia Forum got even louder when Roddy Ricch joined Mustard on stage to perform “Racks In The Middle,” Hussle’s 2019 song featuring Ricch and Hit-Boy.

Hussle was fatally shot on March 31, 2019, while visiting his Marathon clothing store in South LA. He was 33.

Watch a clip from Mustard’s tribute to Hussle below.

Here Are The Set Times For Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Pop Out — Ken & Friends’ Concert

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Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out — Ken & Friends is the hottest ticket in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, June 19, to commemorate Juneteenth. Luckily, The Pop Out will be livestreamed on Amazon Prime Video and Twitch, so fans everywhere can follow whether Lamar debuts any one of his Drake diss tracks.

Here Are The Set Times For Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out — Ken & Friends Concert

On Tuesday, June 18, DJ Hed posted the lineup on X (formerly Twitter): DJ Hed & Friends (4 p.m. PT), Mustard & Friends (4:45 p.m. PT), and Ken & Friends (5:45 p.m. PT).

It remains to be seen who all of the friends will be joining DJ Hed, Mustard, and Lamar during their respective sets, but rap’s biggest names are presumably all possibilities — except for Drake, of course.

As of this writing, DJ Hed’s set is underway. TDE’s Ray Vaughn popped out to perform “Problems.” DJ Hed quipped, “They say the West Coast can’t rap? That’s crazy.” Then, he proceeded to welcome Cuzzos for a short stint on stage before Rucci and AzChike ran out to perform their collaborative track “Light It Up.” The revolving door of guest performers continued with Jay Worthy & Meet The Whoops, Wallie The Sensei, Westside Boogie, Zoe Osama, Kalan.FrFr & G Perico, Bino Rideaux, BlueBucksClan, RJMrLA, OhGeesy, Jason Martin, and Tommy The Clown.

You can watch the rest of The Pop Out — Ken & Friends here.

When Will Kendrick Lamar Be On Stage For ‘The Pop Out — Ken & Friends’?

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Kendrick Lamar has kept rap fans fed since late March, when his feature on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That” ignited a rap beef and diss track inferno (is that a phrase?) with Drake.

Peak excitement hit when Lamar, pgLang, and Free Lunch announced The Pop Out — Ken & Friends, a one-off concert at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on Wednesday, June 19.

When Will Kendrick Lamar Be On Stage For The Pop Out — Ken & Friends?

On Tuesday, June 18, DJ Hed posted the show’s lineup on X (formerly Twitter).

DJ Hed & Friends is scheduled to kick the show off at 4 p.m. PT, followed by Mustard & Friends at 4:45 p.m. PT and Lamar at 5:45 p.m. PT. It appears that the “& Friends” part of DJ Hed, Mustard, and Lamar’s respective sets will remain a surprise until show time.

Mustard, Sounwave, and Sean Momberger co-produced “Not Like Us,” Lamar’s ether of Drake that became his fourth-career No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Earlier Wednesday, June 19, Mustard shared five facts about “Not Like Us” with Billboard, including that he “did not sample” Nas’ “Ether.”

“I heard the song when everybody else heard it,” he said. “I never heard it before. I wasn’t in the studio with him. I had never heard that song.”

Who Are The Guests For Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Pop Out’ Concert?

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Kendrick Lamar has a killer show on the way. Over the past few months, Lamar has dominated the rap game with scorching features, as well as buzzy standalone diss tracks. Tomorrow (June 19), the Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper is set to perform a special Juneteenth show called The Pop Out — Ken And Friends.

Set to take place at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, the three-hour set kicks off at 4 p.m. PT and runs until 7 p.m. PT. Those who don’t have tickets will be able to tune into the show via live streams on Prime Video and Amazon Music’s twitch channel. Fans are anticipating a killer set from Lamar, who will also be bringing some special guests with him.

Who are the guests for Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out concert?

A promotional poster teases a set featuring Lamar “and friends.” Also on the bill are DJ Hed “and friends,” as well as super producer Mustard “and friends.”

At the time of writing, neither Lamar, Mustard, nor Hed have revealed who said “friends” are.

However, given all parties’ quality output over the past 10-plus years, as well as their killer collaborations, we know we’re in for a hell of a show.

Mustard Revealed The Release Date For His New Album, ‘Faith Of A Mustard Seed’

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Just days after announcing his new album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed with an impassioned trailer, West Coast hitmaker Mustard has announced the album’s release date. The “Ballin’” producer revealed that his fourth studio album is dropping on July 26, five years after the release of his last album, Perfect Ten. It also arrives just weeks after the producer achieved his first-ever(!) No. 1 hit, “Not Like Us,” with Kendrick Lamar — making July the perfect time to strike while the iron is hot.

Despite only recently enjoying that achievement, Mustard’s last album, Perfect Ten, did bring him another kind of success, receiving a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 2020 Grammy Awards — the first time he was nominated as lead artist. It was also featured artist Roddy Ricch’s first nomination (he won for a different song that year, having appeared on the Nipsey Hussle song “Racks In The Middle”). “Ballin’” was one of three singles from Perfect Ten, along with “100 Bands” and “Pure Water.”

Since the release of Perfect Ten, Mustard has kept busy, producing beats for Coi Leray, Vince Staples, Roddy Ricch, and Blxst, among others. With Faith Of A Mustard Seed on the way, it looks like Mustard will once again take over the season he named his label after.

Faith Of A Mustard Seed is out on 7/26 via 10 Summers Records and Interscope.