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Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s Album Event Postponed

November 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign have postponed their multi-stadium album listening event. Originally set for November 3rd, the highly-anticipated event will now go down at a later date. Ty Dolla Sign first teased the plans back on October 23 with an ominous Instagram post containing a yen “Y” symbol, a dollar sign, and the words “multi stadium listening event November 3rd.”. The listening party is likely to resemble the iconic Donda listening events Ye hosted in 2021.

Neither Ty Dolla Sign nor Kanye West has announced their upcoming album officially, but Billboard first reported that it’s in the works early last month. At the time, the outlet claimed the two were in the process of shopping the effort to distributors.

Kanye West At the MTV Video Music Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 30: Vanguard Award winner Kanye West speaks onstage during the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on August 30, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

While the two haven’t confirmed details for the event, Billboard estimates that costs would easily run over $5 million. Further complicating matters, Ye is currently without a major agent after CAA dropped him last year amid a series of antisemitic statements and other controversial behavior. In October of last year, Ari Emanuel, CEO of WME-parent company Endeavor, called on those in the industry to boycott working with West. “If West would like to be educated about the history and consequences of anti-Semitism and the conspiracy theories he’s parroting,” Emmanuel wrote in a statement at the time, “If he wants to reach out to religious leaders — including rabbis, Muslim leaders, Christian leaders — I’d be happy to help.”

Billboard says they’ve spoken with numerous former associates of West who have said they’d be willing to work with the disgraced rapper again if he shows remorse for his actions. “He’s an incredible artist,” one “well-known” agent told the outlet, “but unless you know for a fact that he’s lucid and in a good place mentally, it’s not worth the toxicity to take him on.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s listening event on HotNewHipHop.

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LL Cool J Postpones Tour Dates, Confusing Fans

June 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

LL Cool J has postponed a number of his upcoming F.O.R.C.E tour dates. However, the nature of their postponement has left fans confused, as some of the shows are listed elsewhere as having been canceled entirely.

“I have to give my fans an experience that is unforgettable,” he wrote on Instagram, Friday. “I want to make sure everything is done right, and in order to do that, I had to change some things up. The updated tour dates are now live. Link in Bio to check it out. I’ll see you there. More to come.”

LL Cool J In Concert

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: LL Cool J performs onstage during the 2023 iHeartRadio. Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on March 27, 2023. Broadcasted live on FOX. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

Despite LL Cool J saying that the updated dates are live, many fans noted that they were seeing their local shows as having been canceled entirely. “Yea but Barclays ain’t saying rescheduled they saying it’s straight up canceled…,” one fan wrote. LL Cool J was slated to perform at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on June 27. Another fan joked: “I took off work. I brought an outfit. I’m going to need you in the couch for the next few days until I get over this. (And you look real ready to me…ok you can come to bed, but stay on your side…just tonight) love you too.”

Not all fan responses were so negative. “Damn I had Tix to the Brooklyn show on 6/27 and it’s canceled with no make up date,” wrote one more supportive fan. “I wish it was rescheduled and my seats would be good for new date. Very disappointed but I understand if it ain’t right you don’t wanna half step, everything gotta be on point.”

LL Cool J Postpones Tour Dates

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The F.O.R.C.E Live tour will see LL Cool J traveling alongside The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and DJ Z-Trip for the performances. Other guests along the way include Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Ross, Queen Latifah, Big Boi, De La Soul, Jadakiss, Method Man, Redman, Rakim, Common, and more.

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Snoop Dogg And Dr. Dre Postpone Shows In Solidarity With Writers Guild

June 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre were scheduled to perform at the Hollywood Bowl later this month, however, they’ve announced that the shows are postponed. The two performances were set for June 27-28, and intended to celebrate the 30-year-anniversary of Snoop Dogg’s iconic Doggystyle album. According to sources, the artists didn’t feel right about performing amid the Writers Guild of America strike. The shows have now been rescheduled for October 20-21.

The two rappers also showed their support for the striking workers by sending food trucks to Paramount Studios earlier today. A sign on one truck read, “Bagels sponsored by Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.” The sign also states, “We stand in solidarity with the unions and are hopeful that the AMPTP will negotiate fair deals as soon as possible and everyone can get back to work.”

Artists Show Support For The WGA

MAY 23: Writers Guild of America (WGA) East members participate in a “Rally at the Rock” strike event outside of the NBCUniversal offices on May 23, 2023 in New York City. On the fourth week of the of the Hollywood writers strike WGA East members were joined by prominent writers, labor leaders, elected officials, and members of various unions as they held a rally at 30 Rock. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Earlier this month, Snoop shared how he supports the strike, suggesting that artists on streaming platforms should do the same. “[Artists] need to figure it out the same way the writers are figuring it out,” he explained, “The writers are striking because [of] streaming; they can’t get paid. Because when it’s on the platform, it’s not like in the box office.” He added, “That’s the main gripe with a lot of us artists is that we do major numbers. But it don’t add up to the money. Like, where the f*ck is the money?”

Various other big names have supported the WGA strike, including Lil Wayne, Drew Barrymore, Pete Davidson, and more. Last week, Lil Wayne showed his support for the WGA by sending a burger truck to feed the striking workers. Davidson brought pizza to the strikers earlier this month, while Barrymore stepped down from hosting the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. She said, “Everything we celebrate and honor about movies and television is born out of their creation. And until a solution is reached, I am choosing to wait but I’ll be watching from home.” MTV supported for her decision, claiming to “have full respect for” her choice to pull out.

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Conway The Machine Postpones Tour After “Severe Leg Injury”

May 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Conway The Machine is postponing his upcoming Won’t He Do It tour after suffering a “severe leg injury.” He made the announcement on Instagram, Monday, revealing that he has a fractured right tibia.

“The results are in [face palm emoji]. I have a Fractured right tibia, dislocated kneecap, ANNNNND the album of the year tho!” he captioned a statement. “But In all seriousness tho, anyone that knows me knows there’s nothing I love to do more than bein up on that stage! I can’t lie I’m super disappointed that I have to postpone the WHDi tour for a little bit, because I was really looking forward to goin on those stages and rocking this WHDI shit for y’all live. However I am in good spirits and I’m only looking at it as just a minor lil setback for a MAJOR COMEBACK! No stress!!”

PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 27: Conway the Machine performs at Le Trabendo on March 27, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Wolff-Patrick/Redferns)

From there, Conway revealed that tickets will be honored at the updated dates: “If u already bought tickets they’ll be honored at the later dates for sure! More updates coming this week. I appreciate all the love and concern for my well-being, love y’all.” He also shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed with the injury.

Plenty of fans shared their support for Conway despite the disappointing news. DJ Premier commented, “Heal up and get right back to it KING. WHDI? YHW!!!” One fan wrote, “Seen you in London Ontario last May, one of the best shows I’ve been to hands down still remember when you brought me on stage! Minor setback for a major comeback.”

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Conway dropped Won’t He Do It earlier this month with features from Westside Gunn, Dave East, Fabolous, Benny The Butcher, and more. The album is his first since last year’s God Don’t Make Mistakes, and his first post-Shady Records release.

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DaBaby Requests Postponement In Civil Trial For Alleged Assault

February 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

DaBaby has requested that a Los Angeles judge postpone his upcoming civil trial regarding a 2020 assault. The lawsuit comes from a man who says DaBaby assaulted him for enforcing “basic rental rules” at his North Carolina property. The rapper had been leasing the property at the time. He is also facing criminal charges for the incident.

A hearing in the case had been scheduled for April, but DaBaby’s lawyers argue the court must give the criminal case surrounding the same incident precedent. According to legal documents obtained by RadarOnline, DaBaby’s attorneys say he “cannot be called to testify in this matter until after his criminal case has been resolved, which will not be until October 2023, at minimum.”

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 04: Rapper DaBaby performs onstage during “Rolling Loud Presents: DaBaby Live Show Killa” tour at Coca-Cola Roxy on December 04, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

The attorneys added that if the judge doesn’t postpone the trial, “[DaBaby] will not be able to respond to discovery or testify without providing information that could potentially incriminate him in the parallel criminal case.” They added that postponing the trial will “protect [DaBaby’s] Fifth Amendment rights.”

As for the alleged assault, Gary Pagar claims it went down as he checked in on his rental property. At the time, he discovered 40 people and a film crew recording a video for DaBaby. He attempted to speak with the rapper to request he stop filming. It was at this point that DaBaby allegedly assaulted Pagar. He claims the group stole “valuable kitchenware,” while leaving behind thousands of dollars in damages. They also never paid the full lease. Further court proceedings regarding the case will continue on October 23.

DaBaby’s latest legal trouble comes after a jury found in favor of the rapper in another alleged assault. A concert promoter named Kenneth Carey claimed DaBaby beat and robbed him. He also accused him of backing out of a deal to host one of his events. Additionally, DaBaby successfully countersued him for invasion of privacy and unauthorized use of name or likeness. The trial took place back in December over the course of five days.

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