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Babyface Breaks Silence On Anita Baker “Feud”

June 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

R&B singer-songwriters Babyface and Anita Baker have alleged beef. After being unceremoniously cut from Baker’s Songstress tour, Babyface went on the Jason Lee Show to clear the air. The tour, which is celebrating the 40-year anniversary of Anita Baker’s debut album, had Babyface as an opening act. However, due to multiple issues, Baker thought it necessary to cut him from the show.

According to Babyface, one of his last appearances in the show was rife with technical difficulties. From Baker’s point of view, he constantly went over his allotted time, causing her to start very late. In Newark, NJ, technical failures shortened the show, leading to the decision to give the remaining time to Anita. Fans of the male musician reportedly cyberbullied Baker, upset about his limited stage time. Combine outraged fans with an opening act going beyond his time, and it was enough for Baker to pull the plug.

How Babyface Feels About Anita Baker

OXON HILL, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 05: Singer Anita Baker onstage during the 2019 Urban One Honors at MGM National Harbor on December 05, 2019, in Oxon Hill, Maryland. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Despite his fans being overtly critical of Baker, making her out to be a villain, Babyface seems unfazed about it all. “First of all, I have no problem being a support act for Anita Baker,” he says in a video clip of the Jason Lee Show. “I have that much love and respect for her art.” He also clarifies that it was always her show and that it was never a co-headliner situation. The full interview dropped on Revolt TV yesterday, so we can get more insight into what he thinks about his fans cyberbullying Baker and what he’s going to do with his newly found free time.

Babyface is an R&B icon with over 40 years of music output. He released an album in 2022, Girls Night Out, his first one in seven years. As for Anita Baker, she’s still busy after all these years. In addition to the Songstress Tour, she performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at this year’s NFC East Championship Game for the 2022 NFL Playoffs. Rolling Stone has Baker ranked number 92 on their list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.

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Ty Dolla $ign Announces “more motion less emotion” Tour

June 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ty Dolla $ign is skipping a summer tour this year and instead taking off later in 2023. The rapper and singer just announced a massive 31-date tour. The tour starts on September 15th in San Diego with an opening show at Soma. From there is squeezes quite a few shows in a pretty short amount of time. The tour wraps up shortly over a month later with a San Francisco show on October 27th. Ty is bringing Symba and Leon Thomas with him throughout the tour as openers.

Ty Dolla $ign made the announcement with an Instagram post earlier today. The caption reads “More Motion Less Emotion tour coming to a city near you.” The post has already racked up over 10k likes and the comments are filled with fans picking out which of the shows they plan on attending. The tour is named after Ty’s newest single “Motion” an incredibly smooth new song he earlier this month. The song is set to serve as the lead single for a still unnamed new EP that’s expected to drop this summer.

Ty Dolla $ign’s Fall Tour

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Last month several demos and alternative versions of Drake songs leaked, including one with a Ty Dolla $ign verse. The track “Jaded” from Drake’s album Scorpion was co-written by Ty and a new leaked version of the track features a full verse that he recorded for the song. Late last year following reports that he had been hospitalized for injuries that came from skating, Ty shared a video of the incident. The scary video sees the rapper falling backwards and the back of his head making impact with the ground.

Ty Dolla $ign has long been rap’s undisputed feature king and this year is no different. He’s appeared on new albums from Tink, Daniel Caesar, and Lil Pump already just six months into the year. He’s also appeared on a number of new singles, most notably Alesso’s song “Caught A Body.” Which of Ty’s upcoming tour dates do you plan on attending? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Bebe Rexha Collapses On Stage After Being Hit By A Fan’s Phone

June 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Bebe Rexha collapsed to the floor on stage during a hometown concert in New York on Sunday after a fan threw their phone at her. Rexha was performing on the Rooftop at Pier 17 for her Best F’n Night of My Life tour.

“Im good,” Rexha captioned a photo of herself with a black eye on Monday morning. Coi Leray commented on the post, “Still sexy af … I love you Bebe !!!,” with numerous heart emojis. Several other fans shared their support as well.

Bebe Rexha In Concert

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 04: Bebe Rexha performs onstage during the amfAR Gala Los Angeles 2021 honoring TikTok and Jeremy Scott at Pacific Design Center on November 04, 2021 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/amfAR/Getty Images for amfAR)

“We were all having a hell of a good time and so was Bebe, we were all having a blast, I mean who would even do that??? We hope you’re OK @BebeRexha.,” one user wrote on social media in the wake of the incident. Another fan wrote: “Bebe is literally one of the sweetest and most unproblematic people in the music industry she doesn’t deserve this… some of y’all really need to leave her alone omg.”

It appears that Rexha will be continuing on with her Best F’n Night of My Life tour despite the injury. For now, she’s still got shows scheduled at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, at The Fillmore Silver Spring in Silver Spring, Maryland, at the Tabernacle in Atlanta, and at the Hard Rock Live Orlando in Orlando, Florida in the coming weeks.

Bebe Rexha Confirms She’s Okay

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The phone incident isn’t the only issue Rexha’s had in recent months. Back in April, she complained on social media that TikTok suggests users search the phrase “bebe rexha weight” when typing in her name. “Seeing that search bar is so upsetting,” she wrote on Twitter at the time. “I’m not mad because it’s true. I did gain weight. But it just sucks. Thank you to all the people who love me no matter what.”

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N.O.R.E. Links Up With Wu-Tang Clan Backstage

June 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

N.O.R.E. met up with members of Wu-Tang Clan backstage at one of the legendary group’s concerts with Nas. In doing so, the Drink Champs host called on GZA to come on his podcast so he can give him his flowers.

“Come on Godamnit,” he remarked to the group. “I need y’all both on the show. Come on. Let’s go. I gotta give you your flowers. I’m telling you, come see me.” Wu-Tang has been traveling with Nas for their NY State of Mind tour. They recently finished up the European leg of the tour and will be returning for more shows in the United States after the summer.

Nas Performs With Raekwon & Ghostface Killah

LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 13: NAS, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah perform at The O2 Arena on June 13, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns)

In addition to meeting up with Wu-Tang, N.O.R.E. also recently linked up with Nas after the group’s Paris show. N.O.R.E. didn’t need to invite the legendary Queens rapper on Drink Champs, as he’s already appeared on the show. In fact, N.O.R.E. recently described the episode as one the most “surreal” interviews he’s ever conducted.

“That’s my brother and I never really wanted to interview him at all because he’s my brother, but the fact that he did sit down… it’s very weird to ask people questions that you don’t wanna ask them,” N.O.R.E. told HipHopDX backstage at Lovers & Friends festival in Las Vegas. “I’m not the police, and they know I’m not the police. But at the end of the day, I wanna have fun and I wanna make them surreal,” he said.

N.O.R.E. Meets Up With Wu-Tang

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N.O.R.E. previously came under fire in 2021 for referring to some of the Wu-Tang Clan affiliates, such as Shyheim, Sunz of Man, and Killarmy, as “flunkies.” He eventually labeled it a “misunderstanding” and the two sides talked it out.

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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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Babyface Reacts To Being Kicked Off Anita Baker’s Tour

June 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Babyface has released a statement responding to Anita Baker removing him from her ongoing The Songstress Tour. The decision was made after Babyface’s fans allegedly bullied Baker on Twitter for cutting the singer’s set from her tour stop at the Prudential Center in May. Technical difficulties caused the show to be shortened.

“I am saddened by the news that Anita Baker has decided to remove me from The Songstress Tour,” Babyface said in the statement posted to social media. He further added: “It’s unfortunate and disheartening to see how things have played out via social media. While I was looking forward to the rest of the dates, I have nothing but love & respect for Anita and I wish her the best for the remainder of her tour.”

Babyface Performs In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 09: Singer Babyface performs onstage during the Full. Circle tour at The Fox Theatre on April 09, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Baker made the announcement earlier in the day, writing on Twitter that the decision was made for her own safety. “After Silently, Enduring Cyber Bulling/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence from the Fan Base, of Our Special Guest[heart emoji]/Support Act. In the Interest of Personal Safety, I will continue, The Songstress Tour, alone. Appropriate refunds will be made,” she said.

When Babyface’s fans began complaining about his set being cut on social media, Baker appeared to call on him for support. “When A friend, is being attacked, by Your friends?… because, of Mis-information/fake news And, You have an Opportunity, to Say Something/Correct it? … It’s A Nice, thing, It’s the Right thing to do. Reputation, Peace & Safety Matters,” she tweeted. She also wrote that the cyberbullying won’t stop her. Check out Babyface’s following statement below.

Babyface Responds To Anita Baker

Without Babyface, Baker will continue on The Songstress tour with upcoming stops in Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, as well as Atlantic City, and more over the next several months. The shows commemorate the 40th anniversary of her debut album of the same name.

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Daniel Caesar Announces Dates For 2023 US Tour

June 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Daniel Caesar is finally returning to North America on a massive tour later this year and he’s bringing a lot of friends with him. Yesterday, in a new Instagram post the R&B and soul singer dropped the dates for his US performances later this year. The massive 32-date Superpowers World Tour runs from late August until late October and features stops in dozens of US and Canadian cities. The tour also has plenty of guests involved. Along the way, Caesar will play shows with Charlotte Day Wilson, BADBADNOTGOOD, Flying Lotus, Montell Fish, Moses Sumney, Omar Apollo, and Orion Sun.

Artist pre-sale for tickets already started this morning. Tickets will go on sale for the general public on Friday. In the post’s caption, Caesar confirms “Finally coming back to North America. Superpowers tour. Love you guys bye.” As you’d expect, the comments were flooded with fans shouting out which of the stops on tour they plan to attend. Caesar still has a number of shows to play in Asia as part of the Superpowers World Tour.

Daniel Caesar Hits The Road Again

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Daniel Caesar released his new album NEVER ENOUGH back in April. The album featured collaborations with Ty Dolla $ign, Omar Apollo, serpentwithfeet, and Mustafa. The project debuted at #14 on the Hot 100 and at number 2 on the R&B charts. His biggest moment of chart success came on Justin Bieber’s smash hit “Peaches.” The summer jam featured Daniel Caesar and Giveon alongside Bieber went on to become a multi-platinum number-one hit. His collaboration with H.E.R.’s “Best Part” reached number one on the Adult R&B charts.

Daniel Caesar has long been a go-to feature for both pop and rap artists looking for a splash of R&B. On top of Bieber and H.E.R., he’s appeared on songs with Anderson. Paak, FKA Twigs, Omar Apollo, Kail Uchis, Jacob Collier, and many more all since 2017. Will you be attending one of the stops on Daniel Caesar’s tour? Let us know which one you’ll be at in the comment section below.

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Anita Baker Removes Babyface From Tour After His Fanbase Bullies Her Online

June 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Anita Baker has removed Babyface from her ongoing tour accusing his fanbase of cyberbullying. The drama began when Babyface’s performance at her show on May 10 at the Prudential Center was cut after technical issues pushed the start time. In the time since, fans of the legendary musician have been criticizing Baker on social media. Baker says that she’s made the decision to remove Babyface from the tour out of consideration for her own safety.

“After Silently, Enduring Cyber Bulling/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence from the Fan Base, of Our Special Guest/Support Act. In the Interest of Personal Safety. I will continue, The Songstress Tour, alone. Appropriate refunds will be made. Blessings,” Baker announced on Twitter, Tuesday.

Anita Baker In Concert

AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 12: Anita Baker performs in concert at The Austin Music Hall on February 12, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jay West/WireImage)

When Babyface was cut from the Prudential Center concert, he wrote on social media: “I am truly sorry to my fans who have been waiting for us to hit the stage this evening at the Prudential Center. “I was asked not to perform in order to give Ms. Baker her space and time to perform her show in its entirety. My band an I are extremely saddened we didn’t get to perform for y’all tonight.” Following the post, fans quickly put the blame on Baker.

Later, Baker called on Babyface to speak up for her. “When A friend, is being attacked, by Your friends?… because, of Mis-information/fake news And, You have an Opportunity, to Say Something/Correct it? … It’s A Nice, thing. … It’s the Right thing to do. Reputation, Peace & Safety Matters,” she tweeted. “Cyber Bullies, will not Silence me. I will continue to Speak!” she wrote in another post on the site.

Babyface has since responded to news of being cut from the tour with a statement of his own. “I am saddened by the news that Anita Baker has decided to remove me from ‘The Songstress Tour,’” he said. “It’s unfortunate and disheartening to see how things have played out via social media. While I was looking forward to the rest of the dates, I have nothing but love & respect for Anita and I wish her the best for the remainder of her tour “

Anita Baker To Continue Touring Alone

Baker’s The Songstress tour will continue with dates in Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, as well as Atlantic City, and more over the next several months. The shows commemorate the 40th anniversary of her debut album of the same name.

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Pusha T Says He’d Be “Really Smoking” Rappers This Summer If He Wasn’t On Tour

June 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Pusha T’s currently taking It’s Almost Dry overseas for a string of festival dates in Europe. However, it seems like he’s plotting away on the release of new music. The rapper shared a video recap from his performance at Primavera Sound at Porto, Portugal where he issued a message to the rest of his peers in the hip-hop space. “Fun fact: had I not had to do these shows, I would’ve been f***in’ y’all up this summer,” he said. “I’m talking about really smoking you n***as, man.”

It remains unclear who Pusha T is currently speaking about but he’s evidently feeling inspired these days. “Hope you enjoyed all the highlights from this run. This marks the beginning of summer for me, and I’m feeling competitive…how about you?” he wrote. Hopefully, this is an indication that he has new music on the way before the year comes to an end. He continues to ride high off of the success of It’s Almost Dry, although he hasn’t released much music since then.

What’s Next For Pusha T?

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Although Push didn’t mention any names, his recent comments could be a slight jab towards Jim Jones. Following Dipset’s appearance at Drake’s Apollo Theater concerts, Jones said that Pusha T doesn’t deserve a spot on Billboard’s Top 50 greatest rappers list. Ultimately, these comments caused a storm on social media but Pusha T seemingly brushed it off after his appearance at Fear Of God’s runway show.

In the last year, Pusha T continued to tease the release of several projects. One, his follow-up to It’s Almost Dry, although it’s unclear if that will see the light of day anytime soon. Given that he parted ways from G.O.O.D Music, it remains unclear if Kanye West will produce his next opus. Secondly, he and DJ Drama have confirmed that they’re working on a Gangsta Grillzˆmixtape together. No update on when we might expect that to arrive but hopefully, the two come through with a single to hold us down for the summer. We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding Pusha T’s next project.

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Moneybagg Yo Announces “Larger Than Life” Tour

June 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Moneybagg Yo has announced a tour later this summer. He’s taking his recent Hard To Love mixtape on the road in August and September. The tour has 23 stop starting in Orlando in August. It runs until September 30th, where he’ll play the final show in his hometown of Memphis. According to the announcement “Fans can expect Bagg to perform a plethora of his catalog including his No. 1 hits that topped the radio charts including, ‘Said Sum,’ ‘Time Today,’ ‘Wockesha,’ and ‘Scorpio.’”

Tickets will be available to fans starting Tuesday, June 13th. Stops on the tour will feature support from Finesse2Tymes, Sexyy Red, Luh Tyler, Big Boogie, and YTB Fatt. His mixtape Hard To Love came out last week and was his first full-length project since 2021. The tape had features from Future, Lil Durk, Glorilla, and more across its 20 tracks. Singles from the album like “Ocean Spray,” “Motion God,” and “Keep It Low” are now among Moneybagg Yo’s best-known songs.

Moneybagg Yo Heads Out On Tour

INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: Moneybagg Yo attends the 2023 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival | YouTube Shorts Content Studio at Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Irvin Rivera/Getty Images for YouTube)

Moneybagg Yo made headlines recently with claims about how much he hated being famous. In a Tweet, he said “Gotta confess hate being famous but I’m blessed.” He also showed sympathy for someone else dealing with the trappings of fame, Grizzlies star Ja Morant. When asked about the superstars’ recent antics he had thoughts. “Unfortunately, the situation going on with it right now… he 23, I feel like it’s just a phase,” Moneybagg Yo said.

Alongside his new singles this year he also made an appearance on YTB Fatt’s song “Shot Off Bumbo.” Alongside joining the tour YTB Fatt appears on two songs from Moneybagg Yo’s new mixtape. Moneybagg Yo brought his live show to Rolling Loud LA earlier this year with a set that left fans mesmerized. Will you be going to one of the stops on Moneybagg Yo’s tour? If so, tell us which one in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the music world.

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