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Jay-Z Issued A Statement Of Support After Kendrick Lamar Was Announced As The Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show Performer

September 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Apple Music Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show is already facing backlash. Today (September 8), Kendrick Lamar was announced as the show’s featured performer. Given the chart-topping year Kendrick has had and his victory in the Drake beef, you’d think the public would rally behind the choice. However, this not the case for one understandable reason—its location.

Next year, the big game is heading to New Orleans. Based on the alone hip-hop heads assumed Lil Wayne was a sure in, which included his longtime engineer Fabian Marasciullo. Well, not Jay-Z. Thanks to his role as the NFL’s music strategist and the Roc Nation partnership with the league, he’s opinion far outweighs the public. In a statement, Jay-Z stood by Kendrick Lamar’s selection.

“Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer,” he said. “His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.”

Jay-Z isn’t alone. Former Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner, Rihanna, subtly showed her support by liking Kendrick’s reveal post on Instagram.

Contrarily, Master P agreed with users online’s sentiments urging that Lil Wayne be considered for the slot.

“As Ambassador of Entertainment in the City of New Orleans I have to agree with the fans that Lil Wayne should be a part of this celebration as well,” he wrote. “He’s one of the greatest hip-hop artists alive, still relevant and he’s a New Orleans native. Let’s not miss this cultural moment in the South. Life is too short! We have to give our legends their flowers while they are here.”

The show isn’t set until February 2025, so this saga is far from over.

Rihanna Showed Her Support Of Kendrick Lamar’s Selection For The Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show, Despite Online Backlash

September 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Usually this early into the NFL season, diehard football fanatics debate which team will go all the way. Well, this year things are a bit different. Instead of sports fans nearly coming to blows over their favorite franchise, it is the music fans popping off.

Today (September 8), Kendrick Lamar announced that he would perform at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. While users online, including Lil Wayne’s longtime engineer Fabian Marasciullo, weren’t a fan of his selection, he did receive one notable co-sign. Over on Instagram, Rihanna showed her support of Kendrick Lamar by liking his reveal post (viewable here).

As the record-breaking headliner for Super Bowl 2023, Rihanna knows a thing or two about the football’s biggest stage. Still, users online are not buckling from their stance.

Many pointed about that the coveted show tapped Usher for Super Bowl 2024’s Halftime Show following his groundbreaking dominance in Las Vegas. Since, Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans, Lil Wayne should’ve been selected for the slot. Back February, during an appearance on YG and Stevie’s 4HUNNID podcast, Lil Wayne made it crystal clear that he would be down if asked. He also expressed how sentimental the moment would be giving that NOLA is his hometown and where his career started by way of the Hot Boys.

Tony Hale Joked That His Appearance In Beyoncé’s Super Bowl Commercial Earned Him Some ‘Cool Dad’ Points

June 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tony Hale has had a mighty successful acting career. In fact, the actor stars in Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2, which is currently showing in theaters. However, none of this has quite impressed Hale’s daughter.

Yesterday (June 14), during an appearance on The Talk, Hale confessed that he found a way to earn some cool points with the help of Beyoncé.

To help kick off the Cowboy Carter rollout, the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer partnered with Verizon, for an internet-breaking Super Bowl LVIII commercial.

When asked by host Sheryl Underwood about keeping the secret from his certified Beyhive member daughter, Hale shared how hard it was. “So [when] I got this gig, I was like, ‘This is so cool,’” he said. “But I had to sign [some paperwork] so I couldn’t say anything. But my daughter had just been to Beyoncé’s [Renaissance] concert. Usually is super bored by what I do. She doesn’t care, and I had that [one thing] and I couldn’t say it. So she had to wait to see it on the Super Bowl.”

He then went on to reveal the exchange they had after the commercial aired. “I was out of town, unfortunately,” he said. “But she texted me and was like, ‘Dad?’ So I texted her an emoji of a bee. And I was like, ‘Yeah. I got it.’”

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All About Bruno Mars’s New Vegas Cocktail Bar The Pinky Ring

March 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bruno Mars has officially opened his own cocktail bar and jazz lounge, The Pinky Ring, with an explosive opening weekend party. The room within the Bellagio bar reportedly accommodates the global superstar as he continues his long-running Las Vegas residency. The Pinky Ring opened over Super Bowl weekend, with a star-studded lineup of attendees including Janelle Monáe, Gayle King, Lady Gaga, T-Pain, and many others. Opening night also featured live music from Bruno Mars and his in-house band The Hooligans. With a vast audience spanning millions across the globe, it is inevitable that fans will eagerly gravitate towards the breathtaking new locale, meticulously crafted under the direction and supervision of Bruno Mars himself. Here’s what we know so far about The Pinky Ring.

The Bar Has Replaced The Lily Lounge

The Pinky Ring – a night club brought to life by Bruno Mars in the Bellagio Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/v1o4P5Tr4x

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The Lily Lounge was once a Las Vegas institution, first opened in 2012 by American entrepreneur Andrew Sasson, and funded by Sasson’s investment company The Light Group. Despite Lily’s popularity, the locale had grown stale in recent years and was in desperate need of a redesign. Luckily, The Pinky Ring is much more than a bare-bones reskin, as the venue has been completely overhauled with mellow tones and center-stage lighting, VIP champagne rooms, and a host of inspired interior decorations.

For a more personal touch, Bruno Mars has adorned the hallways of The Pinky Ring with his own Grammy awards. This impressive feat should come as no surprise, as Mars has accumulated a dozen of the achievements throughout his illustrious career. Earth-toned conversation pits and wood-paneled walls allow for an intensely personal vibe by the bar, which holds a warm penthouse-style aesthetic, perfect for those looking to engage in a memorable party reminiscent of classic Hollywood parties and entertainment industry mixers.

A mix of musical guests have christened the stage so far, though most nights see Mars’s close collaborators The Hooligans headlining in the club. A revolving door of DJs and special guest stars are also on pace to take the circular stage at The Pinky Ring to provide a funkadelic dance groove to all attendees lucky enough to get inside. The lounge also offers specialty cocktails named after members of the in-house band, making the drink menu incredibly familiar to long-time fans of Mars’ work.

The Venue Does Not Allow Cell Phones

In keeping with its retro-groovy aesthetic, The Pinky Ring does not allow cell phones or cameras inside the venue at any time. This helps to preserve the mystique and exclusivity of the space while also offering a private and memorable event for those inside, allowing patrons to fully live in the moment. This no-phones-allowed policy is shared with Bruno Mars’ other performances and live shows at the Park MGM, so it should come as no surprise to fans who have seen him perform there in the last year or so.

The rule also exists to obfuscate the many celebrity guests likely to attend parties and events at The Pinky Ring. As you can surely guess, many A-listers enjoy having the option to let loose in the venue without a constant barrage of flashing cameras in their face. Of course, the rule doesn’t seem incredibly strict, as some cell phone footage from inside the venue has already made its way online.

The Pinky Ring Is Open For Business

For those of you who just can’t resist a hyper-funky retro party, The Pinky Ring is currently open seven days a week. Like many Las Vegas clubs, the venue operates on night hours, offering you the ability to sleep in during your Vegas vacation, enjoy the spa, and grab brunch before committing to dancing the night away alongside Bruno Mars and The Hooligans.

The venue is within the Bellagio and opens at 5 p.m. every night. The Pinky Ring closes at 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Though you may not be able to get any photographs on the inside, the memories formed within the exclusive bar will surely last a lifetime.

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Druski Says He’s Skipping The Super Bowl in New Orleans to Avoid Seeing Birdman

February 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Druski recently appeared on an episode of the Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast. While there he spoke to Gillie and Wallo on a variety of topics, including next year’s Super Bowl. The game is taking place in New Orleans and they were curious of Dru would be attending. They got an answer they weren’t prepared for when he revealed that he wouldn’t be attending. When pressed on why he revealed that he didn’t want to run into Birdman or a handful of other artists he expects to be present.

Gillie and Wallo are clearly surprised by the answer. They press him further seeming to think there won’t be any real danger. Druski doubles down in his response but some fans in the comments think he might just be doing an elaborate joke. “this gotta be the most elaborate skit” and ““He ain’t in there is he??” I can’t tell if he’s joking or genuinely terrified” two comments on the post read. Others took him more seriously though. “so i guess he isnt really standing on buisness” reads one of the top comments, though the jokes comes up repeatedly. Check out the full video of his podcast interaction below.

Druski Skipping Next Year’s Super Bowl

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The Super Bowl is always a celebrity-packed affair and this year was no different. While Taylor Swift may have taken the center stage for many pop fans she was far from the only high-profile musician in attendance. Usher took the stage for the Super Bowl halftime show and brought along Alicia Keys, Lil Jon, Ludacris, and more with him. A number of big stars like Travis Scott, Lil Baby, and Cardi B performed or attended the annual Fanatics party that took place on Saturday. ahead of the big game.

What do you think of Druski’s comments about skipping next year’s super bowl in New Orleans? Do you think he’s being serious or playing an elaborate joke? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Usher Admits He’s Still Disappointed “Confessions” Lost Album Of The Year Grammy

February 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Usher says that he’s still upset that his iconic 2004 album, Confessions, didn’t win Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. Ray Charles’ final studio album, Genius Loves Company, took home the honor that year instead. Usher reflected on the loss during an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe following his performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

“I didn’t win Album Of The Year that year, and I’m still a little like, ‘Damn.’ I don’t know if there’s been an album that has actually sold as many or been as influential as that album has been,” he said. From there, he explained that artists do care about what happens at the Grammys.

Usher Performs At The Super Bowl

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 11: Usher performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

“Artists care [about winning Grammys]. And I’m happy to see the progress that they are making, but it doesn’t change the fact that we have feelings and we have lived in a time where you’re supposed to be poised and conduct yourself in a certain manner,” he said. “But I think when you finally get to an age where you’re like, ‘Hey man, love it or hate it, this is how I feel,’ rather you choose to do something for history, not just for me or these young artists. That’s good. But do you do things for history? I did.” Check out Usher’s full conversation with Apple Music below.

Usher Speaks With Zane Lowe

Confessions was Usher’s fourth studio album. While it didn’t win Album of the Year, the project did help Usher take home three Grammy Awards. He won Best Contemporary R&B Album, Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal (“My Boo”) and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (“Yeah!”). Be on the lookout for further updates on Usher on HotNewHipHop.

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7 Artists Fans Are Begging To Perform A Super Bowl Halftime Show

February 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

As the pinnacle of sports entertainment, the Super Bowl halftime show has become a cultural phenomenon in its own right, capturing the attention of millions of sports fans worldwide. Each year, speculation and anticipation swirl around which artist or bands will take center stage, delivering unforgettable performances with incredible choreography and performative set-pieces. Amidst the fervor, only a select few acts can take the stage each year, with headliners often bringing surprise guests in the form of frequent collaborators.

From iconic pop sensations to boundary-pushing hip-hop legends, the list of desired performers is as diverse as it is dynamic. With modern audiences hungry for spectacle, here are seven artists whose fanbases are clamoring for a chance to dominate the Super Bowl halftime stage, igniting imaginations and fueling dreams of legendary performances to come.

7. SZA

SZA has amassed billions of streams on Spotify, headlined countless worldwide performances, and recently took home a number of Grammy Awards for her chart-topping 2023 album SOS. The acclaimed singer songwriter is currently at the top of her game, making this the perfect time for her to headline a Super Bowl halftime show. With Kendrick Lamar having left TDE, SZA is arguably the most prominent artist on the label, and will certainly remain the case as her deluxe version of SOS, titled Lana, is expected to drop some time this year.

The release of Lana will no doubt reinvigorate the popularity of already-massive radio hits such as “Kill Bill,” “Snooze,” and “I Hate U” as well as deliver on a number of new ear-worms for audiences to put on repeat. SZA’s massive following of fans and supporters would no doubt turn out in droves to see her take the stage.

6. Adele

Despite her massive star power, Adele has never performed at a Super Bowl halftime show. Of course, that’s not due to the NFL’s lack of trying, as the singer was approached to headline Super Bowl LI back in 2016, and ultimately declined. Apparently, the “Rolling In The Deep” singer felt that the halftime show is more inclined for a high-energy artist who can dance and is largely “not about music.” Certainly, Adele’s voice, lauded as one of the best, may not necessitate a series of high-intensity movements for the ideal halftime performance.

If she were to take the stage, set designers could likely organize a visually stunning show with background dancers, pyrotechnics, and moving parts, which don’t require Adele to take her attention away from the microphone. Regardless, her millions of fans worldwide would surely support her decision.

5. André 3000

Like Adele, André 3000 once turned down the Super Bowl halftime performance offer as one half of the duo OutKast, due to strict rules the NFL wanted to impose on the performance. Now, nearly 20 years after the iconic duo has split up, André 3000 could serve as a perfect solo halftime headliner. Big Boi took the stage in 2019 in a dual performance with Travis Scott and Maroon 5, making André the only remaining member not to appear at the event.

Three stacks dropped an album of resonant flute instrumentals last year that influenced hip hop heads from across the globe to experiment with their music taste, taking in jazz, lo-fi, and sultry funk tones. With the rapper turned flutist officially coming out of retirement, it would certainly bridge genre and generational gaps to see tracks like “That Night In Hawaii When I Turned Into A Panther And Started Making These Low Register Purring Tones That I Couldn’t Control … Sh¥t Was Wild” on the Super Bowl stage.

4. Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish is an acclaimed young artist with a ravenous fanbase of loyal supporters, who could easily take on a Super Bowl halftime performance in the coming years. The star, who launched her career when she was just 14-years-old, has successfully blended genres to make hit songs which resonate with a wide array of audiences. While the singer songwriter is now 22, her musical goals seem as lofty as ever.

Currently, Bruno Mars holds the title for youngest halftime headliner, for performing at the NFL-hosted event at the age of 28 back in 2010. If any artist is poised to carry that torch, it’s Billie Eilish.

3. Lil Wayne

Super Bowl LVI earned its place in history as the game with the first true hip-hop halftime show, featuring iconic artists such as Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, and more on the SoFi Stadium stage in sunny Los Angeles. Of course, many hip hop fans felt that one highly acclaimed rap artist was missing from the roster, in the form of Lil Wayne.

Wayne’s decades-long career boasts enough hit records to headline 5 Super Bowl halftime shows, and his enthusiasm shows as he expresses excitement at the thought of being invited. Super Bowl LIX, slated to bring the big game to Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans next year, could provide the perfect opportunity to bring the “6 Foot 7 Foot” rapper on board to headline. Additionally, a Lil Wayne headliner could mean guest appearances from some of his frequent former-Young Money collaborators like Nicki Minaj, Tyga, and Drake, in a giant display which would almost surely break the internet.

2. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift has shown this past football season how much her star power can influence the NFL, just from her showing up in the stands. The pop singer’s relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has been the source of endless media coverage, uniting NFL football fans and Swifties in a harmonious combination of entertainment and sport. Swift taking the stage as a headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show seems like a no-brainer at this point, considering she is arguably the biggest star in the entire world right now.

Of course, we’ll have to see where her relationship with Kelce goes, as well as how the upcoming season of football plays out, with the Chiefs seemingly carving out an unbeatable dynasty in the vein of Tom Brady’s illustrious run with the New England Patriots. Another Travis Kelce Super Bowl win, with his superstar girlfriend headlining the halftime show, would easily be the biggest moment in NFL history.

1. Jay-Z

Jay-Z has partnered with the NFL through his Roc Nation multimedia company to curate halftime performances since 2020, after the 2019 show was criticized for being out-of-touch with fans. As the NFL’s Live Music Entertainment Strategist, Jay-Z has humbly chosen not to take the stage himself, as he felt it would be too self-aggrandizing in his first few years with the role. However, Jay’s millions of fans worldwide would surely go head-over-heels for a Super Bowl halftime performance of “Empire State of Mind” or “N****s In Paris.”

Jay-Z responded to questions about headlining a Super Bowl halftime show with a nebulous “maybe one year,” indicating a potential willingness to come out of retirement and rock the NFL stage. It should go without saying that Jay-Z’s catalogue could allow dozens of high-profile guest artists to join in as well, including Kanye West, Eminem, Nas, The Lox, and especially his super mega-star wife, Beyoncé.

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Usher Promises He Has Something Coming With Justin Bieber After Missing Halftime Show

February 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Last week, Usher took to one of the biggest stages in all of music when he performed at the Super Bowl Halftime show. The R&B legend unpacked some of his biggest hits and most beloved songs of all time throughout the 13-minute performance. That included numerous guest stars like Ludacris and LIl Jon who joined him for their classic hit “Yeah!.” It also featured Alicia Keys who made waves for a viral moment of perceived intimacy between the two. But the show could have featured even more star power.

Reports emerged in the lead-up to the big performance that Justin Bieber could be among the guests brought out for the show. That didn’t end up being the case and in the wake of the performance many were curious as to why. Now Usher himself is speaking on Bieber’s potential appearance in the big show. He revealed that his team actually reached out to Bieber and that there was some mutual interest at first. Ultimately though, things didn’t pan out something that the R&B legend reveals happened with numerous stars he reached out to. Despite the Super Bowl plans falling through, Usher revealed that the pair do have something else in the works coming soon. Check out the full interview clip below.

Usher Opens Up On Justin Bieber Super Bowl Inclusion

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Usher’s big weekend extended well beyond just his performance at the Super Bowl. The R&B darling also found the time to get married to his girlfriend while in Las Vegas. At the start of the weekend he dropped his new album Coming Home. The project sports some impressive features and is expected to make a pretty high debut on the Billboard 200. It’s his first new project in 6 years and his first new solo album in 8 years and he’s taking it on tour later this year.

What do you think of Usher announcing that he has something coming soon with Justin Bieber? Do you think Bieber could have made the Super Bowl performance even better? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Boosie Badazz Doubles Down On Usher Super Bowl Criticisms

February 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Last week, fans of sports, music, and pop culture at large gathered to watch the Super Bowl. During the game itself, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs played the San Francisco 49ers in an exciting back-and-forth game. The teams needed overtime for Kansas City to eventually win the game and take home their second consecutive Super Bowl win. But music fans were more focused on what happened between the two halves of the game during Usher’s massive halftime show.

The R&B legend unpacked some of the biggest hits from his decades-long career much to the delight of fans. He also had an array of guests involved which included Alicia Keys. The pair performed “My Boo” together, though the most talked about moment didn’t have much to do with either of their singing. It was a moment when Usher hugged Keys from behind in a moment that felt a bit too forward to many for two married artists. One person who was unsurprisingly quick to share their thoughts on the move was Boosie Badazz. Now just a few days later he’s doubling down on his comments criticizing the singer’s forwardness. Check out his new comments below.

Boosie Badazz Still Going At Usher

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In a new video, Boosie is getting a haircut discussing the situation. “That is a man’s wife, bro. You cannot put your genitals on the back of a man’s wife. Cause everywhere I go they’ve been on my ass, and I’m gonna stand up for what I say ’cause I’m a real one,” he says in the video. He goes on to claim that the interaction was unplanned.

“First of all, it wasn’t planned because of the reaction on her face… If it was planned, she would have had time to ask her husband was this okay. I feel like both of them would’ve said no because they know how social media will take something like that.” What do you think of Boosie Badazz take on Usher and Alicia Keys’s Super Bowl moment? Do you think he’s right about the singer stepping over the line? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Quavo Plays A New Track Alongside Travis Scott At Super Bowl Party

February 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Last year, Quavo released his new album Rocket Power. The project was a combination of his typical hard-hitting rap styles with some more direct tributes to his former Migos collaborator Takeoff who was shot at killed in 2022. Despite high anticipation among fans for his first new album since 2018, it performed just okay. The first week sales numbers were relatively modest compared to expectations. Only one of the songs on the album, “Turn Yo Clic Up” with Future, has surpassed 50 million streams since the album dropped.

Despite the moderate success of the record fans are still hyped for what Quavo has coming next. Part of that is because both he and Travis Scott have been teasing something that fans are excited about. The two released a collaborative album called Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho in late 2017. Fans have been asking for a sequel for years and in recent months both artists have been teasing the possibility. Over the weekend during the Super Bowl festivities they gave fans another reason to expect that something could be coming soon.

Quavo Debuts New Song

Quavo previews new track at Travis Scott’s Super Bowl party pic.twitter.com/xnvqMmOgwz

— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) February 14, 2024

Quavo made an appearance at Travis Scott’s Super Bowl party in Las Vegas over the weekend. While there he brought fans a treat they probably weren’t expecting. He debuted a brand new song, though not one that’s a collaboration with Travis Scott. Even so, fans seemed to enjoy the song quite a bit both in attendance at the party and online afterward.

Travis Scott and Quavo also had time to perform together while in Las Vegas. The two took the stage during the celebrity-packed Fanatics Super Bowl party. The performance sent fan hype for a second collaborative album between the two into overdrive. What do you think of the new song Quavo played during Travis Scott’s party? Do you think that the pair will release a new collaborative album this year? Let us know in the comment section below.

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