Florida rapper and singer Rod Wave is currently on tour for his successful studio album for 2023, Nostalgia. Over the past few months and changes, the artist’s shows have had some pretty controversial moments go down during them. One of which was when Rod jumped off a balcony onstage. A lot of people have made some crude jokes about him always wanting to commit suicide in his music. Many felt he was alluding to that message in his music. Additionally, fans have been running on stage and being chased, while other guests were victims of car break-ins. However, this new story is more lighthearted as Ja Morant was at a recent show.
According to AllHipHop, a fan took video footage of him jamming out and having a blast. The Memphis Grizzlies star guard is still in the midst of serving his 25-game suspension. That was handed down before the 2023-2024 campaign and it has really taken a toll on the franchise so far. His loss is certainly being felt on the court as well. Currently, the team is second last in the Western Conference.
They sit at 3-13 and are also second last in the Southwest division. When you are already down your main star player, the season is going to be difficult. But, they have also dealt with other injuries as well. Newly-acquired Marcus Smart is out for a lengthy period of time with a left foot sprain. It appears that this will be a lost season for them this year, and hopefully Ja can learn something from his actions.
What are your initial thoughts on Ja Morant going to the Rod Wave concert? Does this make the NBA look bad that one of their stars is suspended for this long? Or, is it more so on the player and they are making themselves look bad? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Ja Morant. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the sports world.
Fans are noticing that one of Rod Wave‘s signature songs sounds similar to an old Jay-Z song. Earlier this week, music fans took to Twitter to express their disdain toward Wave, as he supposedly borrowed a few bars from Hov. That said, some are arguing that this is simply a case of interpolation — something that’s been a component of hip-hop since its birth 50 years ago.
Did Rod Wave steal Jay-Z’s ‘Song Cry’ lyrics?
On Wave’s song, “2019”, which was originally released in 2021, he raps “We was so happy poor but when we got rich / That’s when signals get crossed and we got flipped / Read her mind, I don’t know what made me leave that sh*t / Made me speed that quick, let me see that’s it.” This particular verse is bar-for-bar with Jay’s 2002 song “Song Cry.”
This particular set of lyrics has left fans divided, with some noting that Jay-Z had interpreted Biggie lyrics early on in his career.
“When Jay-Z did it y’all said he was just ‘paying homage,’” said one Twitter user. “This just shows us that Rod Wave is a master student of the game.”
When Jay-Z did it y’all said he was just “paying homage”. This just shows us that Rod Wave is a master student of the game. https://t.co/HLwHZh85ha
Wave has since denied stealing lyrics from other artists.
Rod Wave is getting dragged by fans online as they claim he has been stealing lyrics from other rappers, including JAY-Z and Drake, but he says he’s never stolen any lyrics. pic.twitter.com/VC7k6kW23e
Boosie Badazz is no stranger to discussing money. During a recent appearance on an episode of The Breakfast Club, it came up multiple times. Most notably, he revealed that he gets paid $500k a year for his repeated appearances on VladTV. That surprised even the hosts of the show who gave him the chance to clarify if that number was accurate and he doubled down.
He’s also recently made headlines for attempts to get artists interpolating his music to pay up. In the past few days, he’s taken to social media to call out Rod Wave, Kodak Black, and YG directly for sampling or interpolating his songs without asking permission. Boosie insists that it’s all business but his callouts have sparked some beef. In particular, it rubbed Rod Wave the wrong way. He took to Twitter to flex his commercial success and tell Boosie to stay in his lane. Now Boosie is making yet another revelation about his money, clarifying a rumor about a reported payday that he turned down.
Fittingly, in a new episode of his VladTV interview series, Boosie told the story of turning down a $250k payday. He explained that he normally only asks for $90-100k for performances but an LGBTQ event reached out to him with more than double that. But he saw the offer as a joke at his expense. In the clip, he explains that he didn’t want to be the butt of the joke and he wasn’t willing to “sell his soul” for money.
But it hasn’t been all beef for Boosie recently. He got a shoutout of sorts online when one of the breakout rap stars of 2023, Sexyy Red, called herself the modern-day Boosie. Some fans took issue with the comparison. But Boosie himself appreciated the gesture and felt like Red was giving him his flowers. What do you think of Boosie Badazz turning down more than double his usual payday to perform at an LGBTQ event? Let us know in the comment section below.
When Rod Wave first caught wind of the hate Boosie Badazz was spreading about him online, the 25-year-old took things in stride. He offered to have a discussion with the Louisana native so they can agree to an amount of money to squash the situation, but instead, Boosie is hinting at filing a lawsuit and dropping a diss track about Rod. At this point, the “Great Gatsby” artist has had enough of the drama and has taken to platforms like Twitter and Instagram to get some things off his chest.
“Jus ‘cuz you know ’bout da original song [doesn’t] mean I stole it? [You] d*mb b**ch,” he wrote in a now-deleted tweet. “I ain’t never stole s**t, five platinum albums. Find [you] a hobby f**k ni**a. [You] b**ches don’t even [f**k with me], speaking on me. Mind yo bidness b**ch,” his rant continued. While that likely helped air out some of his feelings, it wasn’t enough for Wave to call it a night. Instead, he hopped on his IG Story with more to say.
“It was okay for me to be a f**king teenager listening to they music,” the Florida native vented to his followers on Tuesday (November 21). “Supporting them and s**t, f**king with them… How they finna be bringing up all these lyrics like I stole some s**t? It’s public record. I ain’t stole no s**t. Tryna come up with some s**t like I stole they s**t.”
Among others who are weighing in on the validity of Boosie Badazz’s bitterness is Fat Joe. The Terror Squad member can name at least 20 instances that would give him grounds to claim his music was “stolen” by other artists but doesn’t seem too bothered about bringing the potential legal battles to court. Read everything he had to say at the link below and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
The beef between Rod Wave and Boosie Badazz continues to get spicier and spicier by the hour it seems now. This all began a couple of days ago when the Louisiana rapper called out the Florida R&B and rap star for biting off of one of his older tracks. In fact, it landed on Boosie’s 2010 record Incarcerated, and was called “Long Journey.” Rod has the same name on his latest commercially successful record, Nostalgia.
Boosie has been furious about all of this saying a lawsuit is in order. On top of that, he has also been in the studio cooking up a diss track for him, including anyone else who has borrowed from him. He is sick and tired of getting love but no compensation for his work. Rod Wave has replied to him saying he does not need to be getting lawyers involved and he would pay him as long as it is nothing too outrageous. However, it seems the soulful singer has had enough of the criticism.
In a Twitter (X) rant, he apparently has quit music. Now, this could be real, but more than likely, it is a byproduct of tensions being really high between the two artists. Nonetheless, here is what he had to say about all of the sample stealing. The tweets go in the order. They seem to be deleted, but they read, “I ain’t never stole s*** 5 platinum albums find u a hobby f*** n****.” The next one says, “F*** y’all I did wat I came ta do I ain’t dropping s*** else.” Finally, Rod goes, “Jus cuz youn know bout da original song mean I stole it? U dumb b****.” A lot of fans are already joking about it, with one saying he will be singing about this on his next album.
What are your initial thoughts on Rod Wave saying he is quitting music and nothing else is coming out? Do you believe him, or is he really upset with the situation around Boosie Badazz? If Rod never made music again, how much would that affect the rap game? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Rod Wave, as well as everything going on around the music world.
Boosie Badazz is growing more and more tired by the day with rappers and other artists biting from his catalog. It seems Rod Wave is the straw that is breaking this camel’s back. Apparently, he is the latest to do so and the Louisiana rapper is gearing up to drop a track that is consequently taking shots at the Florida native for borrowing from him without compensation. The news broke about Boosie looking to sue the soulful singer and rapper a couple of days ago, on November 19. The song that was being contested was “Long Journey” which also appeared on Boosie’s 2010 record, Incarcerated.
His first outburst included this commentary. “Can’t let you just take my sh*t and I’m not getting nothing. I just want my split, you know, my cut… I ain’t mad, I love when they do that sh*t.” Rod came across the wrath of Boosie and responded. “On my momma Boosie. Big bra I fw ya tell me a real number. Yeen even gotta do all dat tell me a number ima pull [up] and bring it to you!!” However, it might be too little too late.
Boosie drop diss song to #rodwave for using his song Boosie said” you woulda did that back in the g, you woulda been a ghost writer”pic.twitter.com/uwz2BmbqZk
According to XXL, Boosie is cooking up something in the studio for him and everyone else for that matter. There are no namedrops in the lyrics, but they are pretty telling. “For years I let you n****s slide, hoping that I get that phone call like n**** you can’t get 25%, but I never got it / Not keeping it real so let’s keep it real.” There is no word on when it will drop, but there is a good chance it could be within the next couple of days.
What are your initial thoughts on Boosie Badazz’s new song that is assumedly a diss toward Rod Wave? How does the track sound to you so far? Will Boosie accept Rod’s latest peace offering? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Boosie Badazz and Rod Wave. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.
Rod Wave is currently on tour promoting his new album Nostalgia, but some concertgoers will look back at their night with anything but. Over the weekend’s tour stop in Washington, DC, parking lots around Capital One Arena were hit by a wave of car break-ins, resulting in a spate of tweets from attendees about their damaged vehicles. However, initial reports may have inflated the numbers somewhat; while there was an unusually high number of break-ins, it was nowhere near the reported figure of 200. (Yet another reminder to never take SayCheeseTV at face value.)
After a dope night at the Rod Wave concert my car gets broken into man. Mfs pathetic. Trynna not let the shit blow me fr. I just got my car out the shop too. pic.twitter.com/rkUUejcQkx
They got me too. After the concert, I got back to my car and saw the damages. About 5-7 other cars on the same street I was on were destroyed also. pic.twitter.com/DTzhyRtRJL
According to Newsone, a police spokesperson confirmed that “around 10” cars were broken into, with local reporters noting that in at least two cases, guns were stolen from the vehicles in question.
Police officers are taking numerous reports of THEFTS FROM AUTOS in #DowntownDC in the past few hours.
This includes: 900 blk H St NW, 800 I St NW, 600 F St NW, 600 E St NW, 600 Mass Ave NW, 600 H St NW.
DC police have reported a surge in car-related crimes recently that even almost impacted President Joe Biden’s granddaughter Naomi Biden. A Secret Service agent said he fired at a would-be robber who tried to break into her car.
Meanwhile, Nostalgia turned out to be the Florida rapper’s fourth No. 1 album, hanging onto the top spot for two weeks despite negative reception from critics and abuse allegations that curtailed his promotional cycle. If “cancel culture” can’t stop him, these break-ins will probably only be a minor setback too.
Rod Wave is currently on tour to celebrate the release of one of his more successful records, Nostalgia. The fifth full-length project in the rapper’s discography is racking up the streams as of late. All five of Rod’s most popular songs are from his latest tape. Those are as follows: “Turks & Caicos” with 21 Savage, “Boyz Don’t Cry,” “Great Gatsby,” “Call Your Friends,” and “Fight The Feeling.” All of that amounted to around 137,000 units sold. To further cement the project’s status Rod is selling out shows and performing controversial stunts that have had everyone talking. Now, we have another interesting but scary development around his tour.
After a presumedly great show, fans felt like nothing could have gone wrong that night. However, there were a few unlucky concertgoers. Multiple cars were broken into across numerous parking lots. Some publications, including HipHopDX, were originally reporting that over 200 vehicles were tampered with. However, the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), corrected those claims, clarifying that there were “approximately 10.”
This may not be surprising for D.C. residents, though. Since 2022, there has been a staggering 98 percent uptick in crime. These were taking place around Capital One Arena, the place where Rod Wave was performing. As of now, there is no word on any arrests. More information should hopefully be coming out in the next few days. We hope that everyone at that show got home safely.
What are your initial thoughts on all of these car break-ins at Rod Wave’s show in D.C.? Do you think that the attackers were aware of the concert? Should security in D.C. parking lots be put into play? We would like to know what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Rod Wave, as well as everything else going on around the music world.
As summer comes to a close, hip-hop and R&B fans have a lot to look forward to this fall and winter. A star-studded lineup of tours is set to hit the road, bringing unforgettable performances to fans all over North America and Europe. From J. Cole to Rod Wave and many more, these tours promise to deliver incredible shows that fans won’t want to miss.
Drake & J. Cole Set To Hit The Road Together In 2024
Drake and J. Cole, two powerhouses in the rap music industry, have just made a major announcement that has fans buzzing with excitement. Starting in early 2024, the dynamic duo will be embarking on a joint tour, showcasing their immense talent and electrifying performances.
It’s All A Blur Tour: Big As The What?
The news broke on Nov. 13 when Drake took to his Instagram account to reveal the exciting tour plans.
After wrapping up his highly successful It’s All A Blur Tour with Atlanta rapper 21 Savage in October 2023, Drizzy wasted no time in revealing his next adventure. The announcement’s caption simply stated, “Right back at it…”
Dubbed the It’s All A Blur Tour: Big As The What? This highly anticipated event has already generated immense excitement amongst fans. Excited fans erupted in anticipation, eager to witness the incredible chemistry between Drake and J. Cole on stage.
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Social media platforms were flooded with users expressing their enthusiasm and hopeful wishes.
One user on Twitter (X), @Winco_3, commented, “Drake and J Cole joint tour! Damn bro. I wish they could add Kendrick Lamar!” Another user, @Breready_, exclaimed, “They just sprung this on us out of nowhere.”
The tour is scheduled to kick off on January 18 in Denver and will conclude on March 27 in Birmingham, Alabama. Interestingly, the chosen cities are actually rescheduled dates from Drake’s previous It’s All A Blur Tour.
Fans in cities such as Denver, New Orleans, Nashville, and Columbus, Ohio, will have the opportunity to witness this historic collaboration firsthand. For those eager to secure their tickets, the Cash App pre-sale will start on November 15 for those eager to secure their tickets.
The general ticket sale will begin on November 17 at 10 a.m. local time for each respective time zone.
Updated By: Chris Samuel (11/13/23 at 3:12 pm)
CMG The Label Announces Epic ‘Gangsta Art Tour’
As the year wraps up, even more tours are popping off. With that being said, AG Touring and Mammoth presents the CMG Gangsta Art Tour, which has four dates for November and December. The dates for the tour are as follows: November 22, November 26, December 1, and December 3.
Music fans can look forward to an unforgettable experience with four tour dates in November and December. Featuring a star-studded lineup including Big Boogie, Blac Youngsta, Moneybagg Yo, Yo Gotti, GloRilla, EST Gee, Lil Poppa, and Mozzy, this tour is bound to bring energy, talent, and explosive performances to cities across the country.
Where Can Concert Goers Locate The Tour?
The tour kicks off in Dallas, TX, followed by stops in Fort Worth, TX, Atlanta, GA, Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, NC. Each city will witness a powerhouse lineup of CMG artists, bringing their unique styles and chart-topping hits to the stage.
Fans have taken to social media, expressing their excitement about the upcoming tour.
On Twitter(X), one user exclaimed, “That CMG tour lineup FIREEEEE ASF,” while another fan eagerly declared, “That CMG tour fitna be tf lit & im def tf in there when they hit Atlanta baby.” The buzz surrounding the tour is proof of the high anticipation and enthusiasm among CMG’s dedicated fan base.
How Do I Buy A Ticket?
Presale tickets for the CMG Gangsta Art Tour are now available to the public. Fans can secure their spots with the password: cmg. This exclusive opportunity allows supporters to guarantee their entry to what promises to be an unforgettable concert experience.
With a lineup consisting of some of hip-hop’s most respected and influential artists, the CMG Gangsta Art Tour offers something for everyone. From Big Boogie’s raw lyricism to Moneybagg Yo’s infectious hooks, audiences are in for an electrifying showcase of talent, energy, and timeless hits.
Updated By: Kynedei Iman Hobbs (10/17/23 at 3:56 pm)
NLE University Tour – NLE Choppa
NLE Choppa has embarked on a thrilling University Tour, taking his chart-topping hits to colleges nationwide. As he brings his high-energy performances to campuses, college students eagerly anticipate a tour that promises to be a blockbuster event.
In a year filled with musical surprises and tour announcements, Choppa’s University Tour shines as a highlight. On September 29, the rapper took to his Instagram to share the exciting news with his followers. His tour promotion post included a caption that read:
“College Girls Have Moooo Fun, COLLEGE TOUR DATES PULL UP ITS GONE BE W MOVIE !!! TAG AND SHARE WITH FRIENDS LINK IN BIO !!!!”
The University Tour consists of 13 exhilarating dates that commenced on September 22 at The University of Alabama. This nation-spanning tour will culminate with a grand finale on December 2 at the University of Arizona. Notably, the timing of NLE Choppa’s tour aligns with several universities’ homecoming celebrations, adding to the excitement for the artist and his fans.
Updated By: Kynedei Iman Hobbs (10/2/23 at 6:54 pm)
‘The Field Trip Tour’- Lil Yachty
Lil Yachty is currently on The Field Trip Tour to promote his latest album, Let’s Start Here. The Lil Boat 2 artist’s tour will commence on September 21 in Washington, D.C., marking the beginning of his North American leg.
The tour will conclude on November 5th in Detroit, after which the “Poland” rapper will embark on his European tour. The European leg will commence on November 22 in Oslo, Norway, and wrap up on December 17 in Vienna, Austria. Notably, Lil Yachty will perform at New York’s SummerStage in Central Park on September 22.
Lil Yachty announced his “The Field Trip” tour. The tour is set to start this September kicking off in Washington DC. pic.twitter.com/ZuCR3s1q8P
Based on his chart-topping album, Nostalgia, Rod Wave has announced his highly anticipated Nostalgia Tour, featuring artists such as Ari Lennox, Toosi, G Herbo, and Eelmatic.
The tour is scheduled to commence on October 19, featuring 35 shows spanning across the United States and Canada, concluding on December 18 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Sexxy Red is embarking on her first tour, the“Hood Hottest Princess” Tour, with shows in 26 cities within a month. The tour is set to kick off on October 16, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts, and will wrap up on November 29, 2023, in San Francisco, California.
In addition, the “Pound Town” rapperis set to take her upcoming tour to another level. Sexxy Red announced her new V.I.P. experience called “Club Sexyy Experience,” offering fans a lavish bar, exclusive merch, and more.
Travis Scott’sCircus Maximus Tour is set to wow fans with its unique and lively performances. The tour starts on October 11 in Charlotte and lasts until December 13 in Toronto.
However, some fans are disappointed that Houston, Scott’s hometown, is not included in the lineup.
Flo Milli’s“Thanks For Coming Here, HO” Tour is one event fans don’t want to miss. Featuring Maiya The Don, the tour will kick off on October 21 in San Francisco and wrap up on November 13 in Dallas, TX.
After four years, Noname is hitting the road again with her Sundial Tour, starting on October 11 in Chicago. She will be making stops in New York City, Charlotte, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and more.
Roy Woods surprised fans with his “Me & You” Tour, starting in Ottawa, Ontario, on October 29. The tour will promote his latest album, Mixed Emotions, and includes major cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, and New York City.
‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ 25th Anniversary Tour
Ms. Lauryn Hill and The Refugees are returning to the stage this October for the 25th anniversary of the iconic album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The tour will feature performances of the album’s songs.
Doja Cat is gearing up for her first headlining arena tour in North America, The Scarlet Tour. With support from Ice Spice and Doechii on select dates, the tour kicks off on October 31 in San Francisco and wraps up on December 13 in Chicago.
Ice Cube and Cypress Hill are joining forces for the High Rollers Tour in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The tour starts on December 5 in Glasgow and ends on December 12 in Nottingham.
Speaking of unforgettable tours, Beyoncé recently gave Houston a memorable night with a sold-out stadium show. The “Hou Run The World,” event featured a stunning display of drones, fireworks, and an appearance by Houston’s mayor, Sylvester Turner.
Originally Written By: Aveon Sims (9/29/23 at 1:39 pm)
Rod Wave is one of those artists who always has fans wanting more material. The St. Petersburg, Florida native has been riding high ever since the release of his fifth full-length studio album, Nostalgia. The record even stood tall at number one on the Billboard Hot 200 chart for two straight weeks. On top of that, it debuted at the top of the heap, selling 137,000 copies in its first week. It made it the third number-one record of his career as well.
Of course, Rod is now on tour as of October 19. The Nostalgia Tour goes through December 18, where the last three dates are back near his hometown. Over the weekend, he made his most recent stop in Baltimore, Maryland at the CFG Bank Arena. Now, we have witnessed plenty of wild things happen at music shows over this past year. Even though this type of thing happens quite a bit, this fan pulled off the antics and got away unscathed.
XXL got a hold of a video from No Jumper which shows Rod Wave performing to the crowd. What happens next is quite wild. A fan hops onto the stage with relative ease. He got up behind Rod as he was singing getting the crowd hype it appears. Then, security finally takes action, but they do not capture him. He winds up escaping into the mass of people as he jumps into them.
What are your initial thoughts on this Rod Wave fan running onto the stage and then diving back into the crowd to avoid security? Is this one of the craziest things you have seen happen at a concert this year? Is Rod Wave’s Nostalgia the best album of 2023? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Rod Wave, as well as everything else going on around the music world.
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