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Lollapalooza 2022 Day One Recap and Photos: Lil Baby, Tove Lo, & More
Day one of Lollapalooza 2022 (Thursday, July 28th) is in the books! We were there to catch all the action of the Chicago festival’s opening day. Blessed with clear weather, Lollapalooza kicked off with a day of strong sets, from the “tiny fonts” to the headliners. Before Metallica brought the house down, stand out sets came by way of Lil Baby, Sam Fender, Tove Lo, Jazmine Sullivan, and more. Other acts, like country up-and-comer Zach Brown, TikTok rocker Petey, and rapper Maxo Kream, reminded attendees that the strength of this year’s lineup came by way of its genre diversity. Day one also featured festival favorites like 100 gets, Still Woozy, Caroline Polachek, and Remi Wolf. Advertisement The crowds brought an excited energy, giving life to the longstanding, legendary festival. With thr...
Police Officer Who Saved Lil Wayne’s Life After Suicide Attempt Dead at 65
Robert Hoobler, the former New Orleans police officer who helped save Lil Wayne’s life in 1994, has died at 65 years old. According to local Fox affiliate WVUE, Hoobler was found dead at his home in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana on Friday, July 22nd. No cause of death was revealed, but his grandson Daniel Nelson told NOLA.com that Hoobler had been dealing with health issues after a car accident and that both of his legs had been amputated due to complications from diabetes. At the age of 12, Lil Wayne (born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.) shot himself in the chest with a 9mm pistol in what he later revealed to be a suicide attempt on November 11th, 1994. Somehow, he was still able to muster the strength to call 911 and crawl toward the front door. Hoobler, who was off-duty at the time, heard the ...
Kendrick Lamar Big Steps Into “King of Rap” Role In Dallas: Review and Setlist
“Is Dallas in this shit tonight?” Kendrick Lamar asked a roaring crowd before performing “Purple Hearts” from his new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. “You know it’s been five years since I seen ya’ll, right? So I maybe a little bit rusty on this stage. I may need a little help. I think I need ya’ll to help me sing this … Let’s get it.” The last time Kendrick Lamar performed in Dallas was July 14th, 2017, when he brought the “DAMN. Tour” to the American Airlines Center. Then, he was one of hip hop’s biggest attractions with the highest-selling album of the year, on the verge of becoming the first-ever rapper to be awarded the prestigious Pulitizer Prize the following year, and arguably the new King of Rap. Exactly five years later, Lamar brought “The Big Steppers Tour” (get tickets...
Rap Song of the Week: Megan Thee Stallion and Future Turn Up the Heat on “Pressurelicious”
On Fridays, Rap Song of the Week rounds up all the hip-hop tracks you need to hear. Check out the full playlist here. This week, Megan Thee Stallion recruits Future for her new single “Pressurelicious.” Though Megan Thee Stallion counts Future as one of her favorite rappers, the two superstars had somehow never connected on a track until her new single, “Pressurelicious.” Featuring a hypnotic beat from Hitkidd, the hard-hitting trap anthem should heat up strip clubs this summer. In a June interview with Rolling Stone, Meg said Future deserves his flowers for being “unapologetically himself” while dealing with constant online scrutiny “gracefully.” As someone who was put under a microscope long before Tory Lanez allegedly shot her, the Houston rapper can clearly relate to the immense p...
Rolling Loud: Kid Cudi Walks Off Stage After Being Harassed By Crowd; Kanye West Makes Surprise Appearance
Miami’s Rolling Loud got off to a rocky start on Friday as the evening’s headliner, Kid Cudi, ended his performance early after audience members repeatedly threw items onto the stage. At the same time, Kanye West, who dropped off Rolling Loud’s lineup just days earlier, made a surprise appearance during Lil Durk’s own Friday night set. Kid Cudi joined Rolling Loud’s lineup earlier this week, filling in as a last-minute replacement for his one-time collaborator-turned-rival, West. The feud between the two rappers apparently permeated into the crowd, as audience members repeatedly interrupted Cudi’s set by throwing objects at him and chanting West’s name. As documented by fan-captured footage, Cudi ended his set after 30 minutes and walked off stage. Adding insult to injury, just minutes aft...
Megan Thee Stallion and Future Drop New Single “Pressurelicious”: Stream
Megan Thee Stallion has linked with Future on a new single called “Pressurelicious.” The track, which was produced by HitKidd, is streaming below. “Pressurelicious” marks Megan’s third single of 2022, following her Dua Lipa collaboration “Sweetest Pie” and “Plan B.” Her as-yet-unannounced sophomore album is expected before year’s end. Earlier this year, Future dropped his latest album, I Never Liked You. In September, he’ll headline Rolling Loud NYC alongside Nicki Minaj and A$AP Rocky. Advertisement Related Video [embedded content] [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” v...
Joey Bada$$ Unveils New Album 2000: Stream
Sample clearance issues be damned, Joey Bada$$’s new album 2000 has arrived. Listen to the project below. The follow-up to 2017’s ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$, Joey first announced 2000 would be out on June 17th, just a few days after the 10th anniversary of his debut mixtape 1999. Unfortunately, getting the LP’s samples cleared proved to be a difficult process, forcing the rapper to push the record’s release back to July 22nd. Now, however, the 14-track project is officially available to stream. It features the previously released single “Where I Belong,” as well as the March track “Head High.” The tracklist also boasts collaborations with Diddy, West Side Gunn, and JID. Advertisement Related Video Joey Bada$$ recently appeared on Danger Mouse and Black Thought’s collabo...
Rihanna Supports A$AP Rocky at Lollapalooza Paris in Chic Sporty Ensemble
A$AP Rocky took the stage at Lollapalooza Paris on Wednesday (July 20) with none other than Rihanna in the wings to support him. The songstress and new mom made her surprise appearance at the festival wearing a striped, black tracksuit featuring several pops of green. She also turned up the decidedly sporty look with a stack of long, pearl-like necklaces and matching green fanny pack while clutching her cell phone and a pair of white sunglasses. It’s only the second time the Fenty mogul has been spotted out and about postpartum, the first being during a lowkey outing to a London barber shop earlier this month, also with the “Fashion Killa” rapper. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Neither Rih nor her rapper love have confirmed the arrival of thei...
Kendrick Lamar Kicks Off “The Big Steppers Tour”: Video + Setlist
Kendrick Lamar launched “The Big Steppers Tour” at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, July 19th. The trek will continue through December, and you can grab tickets to the upcoming dates via Ticketmaster. As one would expect, the show featured several live debuts of songs from Lamar’s latest album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, including “Worldwide Steppers,” “Purple Hearts,” “Die Hard,” and the polarizing “Auntie Diaries.” He also performed the Mr. Morale single “N95,” one of the best songs of 2022 so far. Featuring more than two dozen songs, the set included other standout cuts from Lamar’s deep catalog, highlighted by “HUMBLE.,” “Alright,” “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe,” “Backseat Freestyle,” and “DNA.” He also teamed with opening act Baby Keem for their collaboration “Family Ti...
Going There with Taylor Bennett: The Chicago Rapper’s Uplifting Individuality
Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Stitcher | Google | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Musician, rapper, entrepreneur, and all around positive guy Taylor Bennett brings his “be yourself” mentality to the Going There with Dr. Mike podcast. Advertisement The Chicago native discusses how “uplifting individuality” is his guiding philosophy in his mental health and well-being journey. Bennett explains that in order to discover our best self, we must be able to focus on how we as individuals can constantly grow and develop. That allows us to figure out what we want in the world and how to attain optimal mental, physical, and social health. In an ideal world, we would have the freedom to always be growing a...
How to Get Tickets to Alemán’s 2022 Tour
Alemán has revealed a new US tour with tickets going up for grabs just 24 hours after the announcement. The Mexican rapper’s “TOUR USA 2022” is rapidly approaching with the 16-city run starting in September. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including on-sale dates. What Is Alemán’s Next Tour? “TOUR USA 2022” kicks off at New York’s Gramercy Theatre on September 3rd and spends the first week in Philadelphia, Charlotte, and Atlanta. Alemán then takes over Texas for four nights between Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso. He plays Los Angeles on September 15th and Anaheim on September 16th followed by shows in San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, and Las Vegas. After a stop in Denver, the tour wraps in Chicago on September 28th. Who Is Opening for Alemán on Tour? Advertisement...
Lil Uzi Vert Subtly Changes Pronouns to They/Them
Lil Uzi Vert took to social media over the weekend to quietly change their pronouns to they/them. The update can be seen right next to Lil Uzi Vert’s name on their Instagram profile, which also reads, “Endless Venim…Kawaii girls think I’m cool…Red & White = P!NK” along with a litany of emojis littered between the phrases. Historically, Lil Uzi Vert has a longstanding track record of support for the LGBTQ+ community. While remaining decidedly cryptic about their own sexual orientation, the rapper has repeatedly challenged the norms of hip-hop culture by playing with the notions of gendered clothing and donned rainbow-inspired outfits during Pride Month. Related Video LUV’s change in pronouns also comes just days after the rapper otherwise known as Symere Bysil Woods announced their next...
