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Future Details New Album, I Never Liked You, Featuring Drake and Kanye West
For a rapper who used to drop several projects per year, Future has considerably slowed down his output as of late, but the Atlanta native is returning this Friday, April 29th with a new album titled I Never Liked You. Spanning 16 tracks, it includes features from Kanye West (“Keep It Burnin”), Young Thug and Gunna (“For a Nut”), and a pair of appearances from Drake (“Wait for U” and “I’m on One”). Rising Nigerian singer Tems, Louisville rapper EST Gee, and Kodak Black also guest on the album. Future’s Valentine’s Day single “Worst Day” does not appear on the tracklist. “I’m putting myself out there,” Future recently said about I Never Liked You in a GQ interview. “Sharing my lifestyle with the world. Sharing my pain with the world. Sharing my ups, sharing my downs with the entire universe...
How to Get Tickets to Lil Nas X’s 2022 Tour
Lil Nas X revealed via a cinematic video announcement that he’ll be making his live touring debut this fall with the “Long Live Montero Tour,” which is sure to be one of the year’s most sought-after events. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Lil Nas X’s Next Tour? The “Long Live Montero Tour” consists of a 14-date North American leg starting in September, followed by a 7-date European leg in November. The tour kicks off in Detroit on September 6th, hitting Chicago and Toronto before traveling along the East Coast from Boston to New York to Washington, DC to Miami. He heads west to Los Angeles on October 18th, Phoenix on October 21st, and finally San Francisco on October 23rd. Advertisement The European leg commences two weeks later in Amst...
New Footage Casts Doubt on DaBaby’s Self-Defense Claim in Deadly 2018 Walmart Shooting
Just months before signing to Interscope Records, now-embattled rapper DaBaby (born Jonathan Kirk) shot and killed a man named Jaylin Craig at a Charlotte-area Walmart in November 2018. Kirk claimed he was acting in self-defense, and proceeded to reference the shooting in many of his songs. New security footage obtained by Rolling Stone, however, casts a different light on the incident, appearing to show Kirk initiated the fight that led to the shooting. In the footage, Kirk enters the frame while sucker-punching Craig’s friend Henry Douglas. After the initial attack, Craig appears to reach for a gun in his waistband, but it’s unclear whether or not he put it back based on a subsequent angle of the altercation. The remaining footage shows Kirk pulling out his own gun before shooting and ki...
How to Get Tickets to Wu-Tang Clan and Nas’ “NY State of Mind” Tour
This article was published in partnership with Live Nation. New York City hip-hop royalty comes together in a cross-borough coronation as Staten Island collective Wu-Tang Clan links up with Queensbridge native Nas for the “NY State of Mind” this Fall. Get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre-sale dates and an exclusive code. What Is Wu-Tang Clan and Nas’ Next Tour? The 25-city North American tour begins in St. Louis, Missouri on August 30th and runs through October with stops in cities like Toronto on September 4th, Mansfield, Massachusetts on September 10th, Bristow, Virginia on September 16th, Atlanta on September 22nd, three nights in Texas from September 24th-26th, and Oakland on October 1st. The tour wraps at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 4th. Advertise...
Coachella 2022: Kendrick Lamar Joins Baby Keem for “Family Ties” and “Vent”
Kendrick Lamar made a surprise appearance at Coachella on Friday, joining his cousin Baby Keem to perform “Family Ties” and “Vent.” The on-stage collaboration came at the end of Baby Keem’s Friday night set during weekend two of the festival. After rapping the opening verse to “Family Ties,” Baby Keem introduced his cousin by simply proclaiming, “Oh shit!” Kendrick proceeded to perform his own rapid-fire verse in front of a large video screen of fire and water. The two then closed the set with the live debut of their collaborative track “Vent.” Watch fan-captured footage below. Earlier this week, Kendrick announced the release of his long-awaited new album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, which is due out on May 13th. Next month, Lamar is also set to headline Miami’s Rolling Loud. ...
Pusha T Unleashes New Album It’s Almost Dry: Stream
Pusha T has unveiled his fourth studio album, It’s Almost Dry, via GOOD Music/Def Jam. Stream the record on Apple Music and Spotify below. Preceded by the lead single “Diet Coke” and “Neck & Wrist” featuring Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams, the album is the rapper’s long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s Daytona. It’s entirely produced by Kanye West and Pharrell, and features additional guest appearances from Kid Cudi, Lil Uzi Vert, and No Malice. In our review, Consequence called the LP “more well-rounded” than its predecessor. “The album is a potent blend of evil deeds, evil thoughts, regrets, and insults to imaginary players,” wrote Marcus Shorter. “Pusha’s latest is filled with several reminders that [he] can still go ‘blow for blow with any Mexican,’ even as a family man. Or, go rhyme for r...
Megan Thee Stallion Unveils New Single “Plan B”: Stream
Megan Thee Stallion has officially dropped her new single “Plan B,” first previewed during the Houston rapper’s Coachella debut last weekend. Meg’s latest offering has been teased out since early April when she posted on Twitter about a “song that I recorded and every time I play it for a woman they start jumping and clapping.” Following the surprise reveal during her festival set, Stallion shared a video of her lip-syncing a full verse to a studio quality recording of the song and subsequently debunked rumors that the single was called “Letter to My Ex.” With the full track now released, it’s clear that the aforementioned letter is actually ‘B,’ as in “Poppin’ Plan B’s ’cause I ain’t planned to be stuck with you.” The song, which dabbles in past regret but mostly looks back as a meas...
The Kid LAROI Announces Release Date for Upcoming ‘Thousand Miles’ Single
The Kid LAROI took to social media on Tuesday (April 19) to tease his upcoming single “Thousand Miles.” In the brief, six-second snippet, the rising pop star sits on the end of a bench, licking a chocolate ice cream cone in an all-white suit when, out of the blue, a bright red grand piano drops out of the sky onto his head. The clip also hints at the song’s lyrics, as LAROI can be heard singing, “I was dead/ A thousand miles away” over top of the video before the screen cuts to black, revealing a release date of this Friday (April 22). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The new single will serve as the rapper’s first follow-up to “Stay,” his No. 1 smash hit with Justin Bieber, which turned out to be the Australia native’s breakout hit and ...
R.I.P. DJ Kay Slay, Legendary New York Hip-Hop DJ Dead at 55
DJ Kay Slay, a pioneer in New York hip-hop, has died at 55 years old. The longtime fixture on Hot 97 passed away on Easter Sunday, his family confirmed in a statement. Although no cause of death was given, Kay Slay had been hospitalized with COVID-19 for four months. “Our hearts are broken by the passing of Keith Grayson, professionally known as DJ Kay Slay,” the family wrote. “A dominant figure in Hip Hop culture with millions of fans worldwide, DJ Kay Slay will be remembered for his passion and excellence with a legacy that will transcend generations. In memory of DJ Kay Slay, our family wishes to thank all of his friends, fans, and supporters for their prayers and well wishes during this difficult time. We ask that you respect our privacy as we grieve this tragic loss.” Related Vid...
Wu-Tang Clan and Nas Team Up for Co-Headlining Tour
Hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan and Nas are joining forces for a co-headlining US tour. Taking its name from Nas’ classic Illmatic track, the “NY State of Mind” tour hits 25 American cities between August 30th and October 4th. Check out the full schedule below. Tickets go on sale starting Tuesday, April 26th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster. Related Video Wu-Tang Clan recently saw their pioneering debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), added to the Library of Congress’ National Registry. As for Nas, he’s fresh off the release of two albums in 2021: August’s King’s Disease II and December’s Magic. Both projects were produced by Hit-Boy. Advertisement Wu-Tang Clan an Nas’ “NY State of Mind” Tour Dates:08/30 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre09/01 – Noblesville, IN –...
Pusha T Dropping New Album It’s Almost Dry on Friday
The ink has dried: Pusha T has announced the release date of his much-anticipated new album It’s Almost Dry. Today, the rapper revealed the LP is dropping this Friday, April 22nd. King Push made the announcement with a trailer soundtracked by an artist singing, “I pray for my enemies/ I pray for my friends/ I pray for the one that will betray me again.” Watch the clip below. Pusha T teased in January that the follow-up to 2018’s Daytona was his final release on Def Jam. In fulfilling his contract, he now has full ownership of his master recordings. However, Push’s manager Steven Victor confirmed to Complex that he will remain with Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music imprint while staying open to the possibility of re-signing with Def Jam. Advertisement Related Video It’s Almost Dry was produc...
Rap Song of the Week: A$AP Rocky Channels “Frankenstein” on Swedish House Mafia Collab
Rap Song of the Week handpicks all the new hip-hop tracks you need to hear every Friday. Check out the full playlist here. Today, A$AP Rocky’s Swedish House Mafia collab “Frankenstein” has finally been officially released. At this point, it’s possible even A$AP Rocky doesn’t know if he’ll ever drop a follow-up to 2018’s Testing. Between older material like “Lost and Found Freestyle 2019” with Tyler, the Creator and features on songs by $not, Nigo, and Fivio Foreign, however, he’s kept fans fed this year. This week brings another new release with his long-awaited Swedish House Mafia collaboration “Frankenstein,” which appears on the dance supergroup’s new album Paradise Again. As A$AP Mob diehards might remember, “Frankenstein” has actually been floating around since the late Virg...
