Migos Reveal “Culture III” Las Vegas Festival Line-Up With Gunna & Lil Yachty

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The Migos have been having a monumental year since the release of their self-described “album of the year” Culture III, and now they’re ready to celebrate. In collaboration with Pollen Presents, the trio is throwing a massive three-night extravaganza this October in Las Vegas to commemorate the album’s release. With special guests like Lil Yachty and Gunna, and an anticipated Migos performance, the three-night stay packed with parties and club takeovers is sure to be the weekend of a lifetime. 


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The Culture III event will take place from October 14th to the 17th in the heart of Las Vegas. Included in the three-night pass is access to fancy pool parties, an invitation to a complete takeover of Sin City’s Area 15 and Drai’s Beachclub and Nightclub, as well as a performance by the Atlanta trio. 

Joining them on stage are friends and industry superstars Lil Yachty, Gunna, Rubi Rose, and Duke Deuce. Kash Doll is also expected to make an appearance at the festival with more guests expected to be announced. 

Tickets for the show only will go on sale July 12th on the Pollen website. Travel packages for the three-night stay are offered and encouraged. The bundles include a three-night stay at Las Vegas’s most luxurious hotels and complete nightlife access.

Check out the announcement below.

Post Malone, Nicki Minaj & Vince Staples Hold Down This Week’s “Fire Emoji”

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Everyone was off last weekend including rappers and musicians who largely held off from releasing new music. It’s understandable since most people were spending some much-needed time with family and friends to celebrate the 4th of July. However, we’re back and at ’em for the top of July and we got some incredible music this past weekend. As usual, we highlighted everything that you should have on rotation this weekend for our latest Fire Emoji update. Here’s the breakdown:

It feels like a long time since we’ve heard from Post Malone. The release of Hollywood’s Bleeding in 2019 cemented him as a leader in pop music. Fans particularly enjoyed his exit from the realms of hip-hop to dabble into other genres, such as rock. However, hip-hop was the vehicle that led his success and his latest record is a reflection of that. It was only necessary that the Playboi Carti-inspired “Motley Crew” lit up our playlist this week.

Vince Staples’ self-titled album is an excellent return after a near-three year hiatus. The rapper’s latest project is filled with incredible moments but fans are keeping “THE SHINING” in heavy rotation. 

Aside from Vince and Post, we also got new heat from Bas who just dropped off his new single, “The Jackie” ft. J Cole and Lil Tjay. Additionally, Nicki Minaj’s remix of Bia’s “WHOLE LOTTA MONEY” is an anthem that’s riding out this July weekend.

Peep the playlist below. 

Conor McGregor Vs. Dustin Poirier Odds Unveiled

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Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier’s trilogy will officially go down tonight and fans are extremely excited to see how this is going to all play out. Back in 2014, McGregor was able to defeat Poirier with relative ease, although back in January, Poirier got his revenge thanks to a second-round TKO. This trilogy match is supposed to be a way to settle the score between the two, and as it stands, most UFC fans believe Poirier is going to take the fight.

This information comes from ESPN who recently spoke to SuperBook at Westgate Las Vegas about the odds for the fight. John Murray, the executive director at SuperBook revealed that most fans are betting on Poirier right now, and it has shifted the odds in his favor over to -130. 

Conor McGregor

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However, with the fight just hours away, it seems as though there are a ton of fans who are putting money on McGregor, and it could very well be enough to shift the odds back into his favor. For instance, William Hill recently received a $50,000 bet which was placed on McGregor to win. Having said that, it’s clear that there are still plenty of gamblers who believe McGregor can make a surprise comeback. 

In his last fight against Poirier, McGregor was a -333 favorite and still ended up losing. This means Poirier supporters won a whole lot of money that night, and they will probably bet the same way this time around. After all, it’s not every day you see McGregor as the underdog. 

Let us know who you have taking this fight, in the comments below.

Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier

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Third Annual Mac Miller Tribute In Pittsburgh Announced

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September 7th of this year will mark the third anniversary of legendary rapper Mac Miller’s death, and fans will be returning to the rapper’s hometown to celebrate his legacy. “Celebration of Mac Miller” will be hosted by the Mac Miller Memoir on September 10th at Pittsburgh’s Blue Slide Park as part of an annual tradition. The announcement comes after thorough work done by the Mac Miller Memoir in accordance with the city government. The celebration often includes visits from the rapper’s family as well as fan-organized vigils.

Mac Miller Memorial

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2021’s “Celebration of Mac Miller” was announced in a letter to “Macheads” by the Mac Miller Memoir. Excerpts from the letter describe their excitement for the return of the event following the pandemic. “After being apart from the Machead community during 2020, we can’t wait to see all of the new and familiar faces again this year,” the letter reads. The team also stated that that they made a conscious decision to change the date of the event from September 7th, the day of Mac Miller’s death, to September 10th to preserve the day for his family. “It was an important decision made with Mac’s family that we chose a new date dedicated to celebrating his life and legacy,” the letter continues. 

2018 marked the inaugural “Celebration of Mac Miller” following his untimely passing. Heartbroken fans convened in Blue Slide Park in September 2018 along with Mac’s family for the first celebration, and the rapper’s own grandmother spoke directly to his fans. A similar vigil was held the following year, though the 2020 celebration was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. 

RIP Mac Miller.

Check out the announcement below:

Styles P Proves Why His Bar “Hit Different” On “Ghosting”

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There are few rappers that get better with age. While Styles P’s a little bit less rugged than he was during the LOX’s heyday, his pen remains as sharp as ever. He’s showcased that he could stand along the young boys when he teamed up with Dave East on Beloved and the slew of projects he dropped between 2018 and now. On Friday, he returned with his latest body of work, Ghosting. Laced 14 songs in total, and appearances from Tony Moxberg, Dyce Payne, and more, Styles’ first project of 2021 is a reminder of just how great of an MC he is.

One song in particular that stands out is “Hit Different.” The rapper revisits his past and the experiences that made him who he is today while also reflecting on his personal growth. “I subscribe to energy, if it’s all good/ If it’s and, then I’m bouncin’ out or pullin’ out the 9,” he raps over a smokey saxophone.

Quotable Lyrics
Just imagine when my act clean
Alkaline body, I’m never taking a vaccine
I reclaim my time like Maxine
‘Cause I was in the water with the crack fiends
I was in the bud with the dope fiends
Came from a gritty place, why you think I’m so clean?

JLo Fans Go Wild After She Drops Body Baring Music Video While Drinking Luxury Tequila

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Somewhere out there, father time is trying to figure out why he can’t lay a finger on JLo. The ageless singer and actress has been shocking fans with her youthful glow for quite some time now. And she continued to do so in her new music video.

Jennifer Lopez and Rauw Alejandro just dropped off their collaborative dance record “Cambio El Paso” (“Change the Step”). It’s the first time the two artists have worked together. In the video, JLo shows off her amazing body as she dances through the streets. It’s hard not to stare in awe as the 52-year-old does her thing.

Fans took notice of a bottle of tequila that JLo drinks in the video. The bottle, Don Ramon, was bottled in collaboration with Swarovski. Gorgeous crystals trickle down the sides of Don Ramon, giving it an elegant look. Don Ramon goes for just under $500 at a local liquor shop, but you’d be dropping a few thousand to get one at a venue or club.

Twitter went off when they saw the video. Check out the reactions below.

Maluma Drowns His Sorrows In New Song “Sobrio”

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Colombian artist Maluma is one of the biggest international artists in the world right now and with each new release, he continues to showcase his talents. He has a new album dropping soon and to celebrate this occasion, he recently dropped a brand new song called “Sobrio” which translates to “sober” in English. It is an emotional track about losing a loved one to someone else, and the heartbreak that can come with that sort of trauma.

In the music video, we see some cameos from model Eden Fines and even Scott Disick. Fines is Maluma’s love interesting while Disick is the one out on a date with her. From there, we also see Saweetie in the music video, which goes to show that Maluma wanted some heavy hitters in the video. As for the song, Maluma’s singing and melodies are all on point, all while guitars hang in the background and create a somber tone.

You can check out the new song, down below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Quiero aprovechar, ya que estoy toma’o
Pa’ poder decirte toda’ las cosa’ que me he guarda’o
Sé que no son hora’ de llamar, pero te vi en línea
Y solo quería confirmar si aún eras mi niña

Stalley Shares New Project “Gone Baby, Gone”

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Former MMG signee Stalley has been releasing a steady stream of music ever since he left Rick Ross’ powerhouse label. In the past three years, he’s put out multiple projects every year. Even with the influx of releases, he’s never been one to compromise his artistry in any way which is why he’s so dope. His recent releases have been so compelling because they sound personally fulfilling, and his latest release, Gone Baby, Gone is no different. Laced with soulful production, Stalley flexes his lyrical muscle with personal tales of turmoil and triumph on his new project.

The latest from Stalley marks his first project of the year and follows 2020’s Cake. Peep his new project below and let us know your thoughts in the comment section. 

Cardi B Celebrates Kulture’s Third Birthday With Adorable Baby Picture

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Kulture’s third birthday is upon us! The daughter of powerhouse couple Cardi B and Offset is celebrating her third birthday today, and it seems Cardi can’t believe time is moving so fast. The New York rapper posted a heartfelt picture of her daughter’s one month birthday today- celebrating her daughter and all the time that has passed. The picture finds an in infant Culture as cute as ever in a fancy baby cradle surrounded by Givenchy stuffed animals. 


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“Forever my little baby… My cancer queen,” read the caption on Cardi B’s Instagram post. Kulture’s third birthday comes amidst a busy year for the “Clout” couple. Offset released Culture III, the third installment of his daughter’s namesake album, last month with fellow Migos to widespread success. Just two weeks ago, Cardi B announced that she’s pregnant with the couple’s second child on BET and in a string of Instagram posts: “We listened to each other, communicated, prayed and then God blessed us and our family with another little blessing. Our home feels so blissful and very busy.”

Fans wished Kulture a happy birthday in the comments, though some were confused by the picture of the infant. One user commented, “this caught me off guard as hell. Thought this was the new baby,” while another wrote “Girl I thought this was your newborn now. I’m like how tf you pop out so quick.”

Happy Birthday Kulture! 

Check out the post here:

Jay-Z, Drake, Rihanna, SZA, Bruno Mars, And More Appear On Barack Obama’s 2021 Summer Playlist

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Ever since his days as president, Barack Obama has been very open about his musical taste. Year after year, he’s shared playlists of favorite songs, both old and new. On Saturday he continued that trend. He dropped his 2021 summer playlist on Instagram, and it’s comprised of 38 songs featuring some of the biggest names of today and yesterday.

“With so many folks getting together with family and friends, there’s a lot to celebrate this summer,” Barack wrote. “I put together a playlist of some of the songs I’ve been listening to lately — it’s a mix of old and new, household names and emerging artists, and a whole lot in between.”

Some of the artists include Rihanna (“Desparado”), SZA (“Good Days“), Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak (“Leave The Door Open“), Drake (“Wants And Needs”), Migos (“Straightenin“), and J. Cole (“Neighbors”). Older additions include The Rolling Stones (“Tumbling Dice”), Stevie Wonder (“If You Really Love Me”), Bob Marley and The Wailers (“Exodus”), Erykah Badu (“Didn’t Cha Know”), Bob Dylan (“I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight”), and many more.

You can see the full list of songs on the playlist in the post above.

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