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ASAP Rocky Addresses His Short Rolling Loud New York Set: ‘I Am So Hurt Right Now’

September 26, 2022 by newhiphopnews

A$AP Rocky teased that Rolling Loud in New York City’s Citi Field on Saturday night (September 24) would be “his last show until the album.” Turns out, Rocky’s fans will only have 30 minutes to tide them over. The Harlem-bred rapper expressed disappointment over his short set that saw him bring out Glorilla and French Montana.

“I am so hurt right now!” Rocky wrote in a note posted to Twitter on Sunday afternoon (September 25). “Last night was supposed to be a turning point in my live shows from the old to new! I will take full responsibility for the circumstances of what led to last nights show being everything it was and everything it wasn’t.”

The 33-year-old continued: “I also want to acknowledge that even tho I prepared the best show for my fans, detail for detail , over the course of MONTHS… I was unfortunately not able to bring my vision to fruition and Im hurt about that and I want to apologize to all of my fans and continued supporters, and thank y’all for showing up for me regardless!! A$AP4EVA.”

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— LORD FLACKO JODYE II (@asvpxrocky) September 25, 2022

According to TMZ, Rocky was supposed to begin his set at 8:55 p.m. local time “but didn’t go on until a good 45 minutes later,” and the set was cut short by Rolling Loud organizers “because of a noise ordinance.”

Rocky took the stage with “Grim Freestyle” followed by “Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye 2.” Midway through, he performed “Sights,” his new collaborative single with Playboi Carti, for the first time. Then, Glorilla joined for a rendition of her breakthrough hit “FNF (Let’s Go),” and Rocky closed out the abbreviated set alongside French Montana for “Mopstick.”

Throughout, Rocky spent time between songs calling for fans to “open that b*tch” for mosh pits, which resulted in the meme treatment. Tyler, the Creator went as far as switching his Instagram profile picture to the circulating photo of a struggling Rocky in the subpar pit.

Not Tyler The Creator changing his profile pic to Asap Rocky in the pit pic.twitter.com/ZedeWIMnIi

— RapTV (@Rap) September 26, 2022

Rocky didn’t have to endure the internet’s wrath for too long, though. Shortly after posting his apology, Rihanna confirmed she is the halftime performer for Super Bowl LVII on February 12, 2023. The couple welcomed their first child earlier this year.

Watch Rocky at Rolling Loud New York above.

ASAP Rocky Says Rolling Loud NY Will Be His Last Show Until Album Release

September 25, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Watch Playboi Carti Bring Out Kanye West at Rolling Loud New York

September 24, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Livestream Rolling Loud New York 2022

September 23, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Drill Rappers Reportedly Removed From Rolling Loud New York at NYPD’s Request

September 22, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The NYPD Escalates Its War On Drill Music, Forcing Rolling Loud To Cancel Three Rappers’ Sets

September 22, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The New York Police Department and New York’s Mayor Eric Adams have been at war with the city’s bubbling underground drill rap scene for a while now. Today, the authorities appear to have escalated the conflict, requesting the Rolling Loud festival to remove three rappers from its lineup just days ahead of the event this weekend, according to the New York Times‘ longtime music reporter Joe Coscarelli. The three rappers — 22Gz, Ron Suno, and Sha Ek — have been booked to perform for months.

breaking: at least three New York drill rappers — Sha Ek, 22Gz and Ron Suno — have been cut from this weekend’s Rolling Loud festival in Queens at the request of the NYPD, their representatives said

no comment from the festival or the police…. https://t.co/X6wRevqpDY pic.twitter.com/ciZyUApemS

— Joe Coscarelli (@joecoscarelli) September 22, 2022

The Times report compares the last-minute move against the rappers to a similar request issued by the NYPD ahead of the 2019 concert, which removed 22Gz and Pop Smoke from the lineup (22Gz was allowed to perform in 2021; Pop Smoke, unfortunately, was killed in a home invasion in Los Angeles in 2020). According to the request letter sent that year, the performers in question were “affiliated with recent acts of violence citywide. The New York City Police Department believes if these individuals are allowed to perform, there will be a higher risk of violence.”

The report quotes Sha Ek’s manager Noodles, who said, “The police try to associate what he’s doing with violence and negativity. They don’t respect that he’s an artist and entertainer trying to better himself and feed his family at 19 years old. Sha Ek has performed all over the Northeast this year. The crowds at his concerts are full of kids dancing and having fun. He’s excited to keep growing his touring business and proving the police wrong.”

Likewise, Ron Suno’s manager Bo also reacted to the news. “How can a person who has no criminal record and no gang ties — the kid never even made a diss record — be denied to perform in his hometown after all his hard work?” he wondered. A representative for 22Gz confirmed his cancelation but declined to comment further; 22Gz was recently charged with attempted murder in a nightclub shooting in June.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Rolling Loud Announces New Festival in Thailand

September 15, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Rolling Loud has officially announced Rolling Loud Thailand as its next global tour stop. Rolling Loud Thailand will be the first-ever Rolling Loud in Asia and will make its formal premiere in April 2023. The event promises multiple days of performances by some of the most popular hip-hop acts and some of the most interesting Asian and Thai performers in a beautiful and energetic setting.

Bangkok’s CentralWorld Live played home to a news conference for Rolling Loud Thailand. Government representatives from Thailand attended the news conference, followed by performances from several well-known figures in the country’s music industry, including American rapper Memphis Bleek and Thaitanium, Young Ohm, 1mill, and many others.

“We’re proud and honored to have Thailand host our first festival in Asia. Rolling Loud has been looking to expand to Asia for a while, and we’re confident that Thailand is the perfect setting,” said Rolling Loud co-Founders/co-CEOs, Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif. “Our local partners are pulling out all the stops to make Thailand one of our most exciting events on any continent. We can’t wait to bring the amazing energy of Rolling Loud to the people of Thailand, and as always, showcase the best of the local rap scene.”

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Future, Roddy Ricch, Don Toliver and More Hit Toronto for Rolling Loud

September 12, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Rolling Loud is the most recognizable stage in rap music, attracting hundreds of artists and tens of thousands of fans to concerts in locations all over the world. The brand’s newest event, Rolling Loud Toronto, already stakes a claim to becoming one of the most unforgettable. Numerous sets by some of the biggest stars in rap on both sides of the Atlantic were performed on day one. The headlining set by South London’s own Dave, who shone on stage under the light of the CN Tower, ended the first day of their first Canadian event.

Rolling Loud is the most well-known stage in rap music, drawing thousands of fans and hundreds of musicians to concerts in locations all over the world. Although Rolling Loud Toronto is the brand’s most recent event, it immediately stakes a claim to being one of the most unforgettable. Several of the top rap artists from both sides of the Atlantic performed dozens of sets on day one. South London’s own Dave, who shone on stage under the light of the CN Tower, headlined the first day of their first Canadian festival and finished it off.

Future performed on the main stage on day two, performing hit after hit from his large collection of chart-topping songs. Numerous RL favorites, including Trippie Redd, Roddy Ricch, Don Toliver, Rubi Rose, and Mariah The Scientist, kept the crowd moving throughout the day. International superstars also contributed their skills, including UK sensations Skepta, Aitch, and Lancey Foux as well as local Toronto faves Jazz Cartier, Pressa, and Smiley.

You can see images from the first two days below.