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How to Spot People Who Went to Freaknik and 5 Other Revelations From the New Doc

As André 3000 famously announced, “The South got something to say.” That sentiment is on full display in the new Hulu documentary, “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told.” The film chronicles the rise and fall of the popular Atlanta spring break experience that was a celebration of Black culture in the ‘90s. FX on Hulu’s […]

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Five Wild Revelations from Hulu Freaknik Doc

As André 3000 famously announced, “The South got something to say.” That sentiment is on full display in the new Hulu documentary, “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told.” The film chronicles the rise and fall of the popular Atlanta spring break experience that was a celebration of Black culture in the ‘90s. FX on Hulu’s […]

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The Real Racist Story Behind Beyoncé’s Upcoming ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album

Ever since Beyoncé showed up at the Grammys last month rocking a pristine cowboy hat and followed up a week later with a Beyhive-breaking album announcement and surprise two-piece release at Super Bowl LVIII, the internet has been alight with conjecture on why she took a very unexpected foray into Country music. Music Producer & […]

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Lil Mama Finally Speaks on Infamously Crashing Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ Performance

The MTV Video Music Awards is always an unhinged event. No moment better represents that than when Lil Mama hopped on the stage as Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performed their hit, “Empire State of Mind,” in 2009. ‘The Good Wife’ Alum Cush Jumbo On Murder Mystery Show ‘Criminal Record’, Reveals Her Weapon of Choice Off […]

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Lil Wayne ‘Got Treated Like Sh*t’ At A Lakers Game And Thinks It’s Because Of An Old Anthony Davis Take

The Los Angeles Lakers needed overtime on Thursday night, but by the time the dust settled, the team picked up a 134-131 win over the Washington Wizards at Crypto.com Arena. Like most Lakers home games, there were celebrities in attendance, with one of them taking to Twitter after the game to voice his frustrations about […]

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Lil Wayne, Summer Walker, Latto, And Gucci Mane Will Headline The Inaugural TwoGether Land In Dallas

From the founders of ONE Musicfest comes Twogetherland, the Southwest’s newest hip-hop and R&B music festival. The inaugural TwoGether Land will take place over the course of two days — May 25 and 26 — at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. On the bill are some of the biggest names in music. Including Lil Wayne, […]

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When Do Roots Picnic 2024 Tickets Go On Sale?

Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic is returning June 1 and 2, with Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, and The Roots set as this year’s headliners. With other performers including the Grammy-winning Victoria Monét, André 3000, Sexyy Red, Tyla, Gunna, Nas, Babyface, Robert Glasper featuring Yebba, and more taking the stage as well, this will be one not to […]

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How Much Are Tickets For Roots Picnic 2024?

The Roots will be bringing their annual Roots Picnic festival back to Philadelphia on June 1 and 2 for the perfect start to the summer. Lil Wayne, The Roots, and Jill Scott will be headlining this year, along with Sexyy Red, Victoria Monét, Tyla, Gunna, Nas, Babyface, Robert Glasper featuring Yebba, and more. Considering the […]

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How To Buy Tickets For Roots Picnic 2024

Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic will return this June 1 and 2 for an incredibly-stacked festival. This year’s headliners include Lil Wayne and the festival’s namesake band, The Roots. Other acts include Sexyy Red, Victoria Monét, Jill Scott, Gunna, Tyla, Nas, Babyface, Robert Glasper featuring Yebba, Smino, and many many more. View the full lineup here. There […]

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Lil Wayne Really, Really Wants To Play The Super Bowl Halftime Show In 2025 For A Sentimental Reason

It seems that the days of musicians rejecting the NFL’s Super Bowl Halftime show slot are long over. Thanks to the co-sign of Jay-Z, the league has been able to secure some of the industry’s biggest acts in recent years. As the recently dubbed King Of Vegas, Usher was the only logical headliner for Super […]

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How To Buy Tickets For The 2024 Lovers & Friends Festival

The 2024 lineup for the Lovers & Friends festival was unveiled today (January 23) and boy is it the ultimate millennial nostalgia fest. Usher, Janet Jackson, and Backstreet Boys are headlining, and also performing are Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Nas, Alicia Keys, Nelly Furtado, Ludacris, and Mary J. Blige, among many others. The […]

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When Does ‘The Book Of Clarence’ Soundtrack Come Out?

The Christmas holiday has long since passed. But if you’re in the mood for biblical stories, The Book Of Clarence has you covered. In November, to build up hype for the film, director Jeymes Samuel began to tease the supporting soundtrack back by Jay-Z. Starting strong, Samuel dropped the lead single, “Hallelujah Heaven,” featuring Lil […]

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Lil Wayne Compared His Rap Career To An Iconic Basketball Player, As They Both Started Young

Lil Wayne recently sat down for an interview with Taylor Rooks from Bleacher Report, where he revealed the basketball player he thought was comparable to his own rap career. While he didn’t go for Michael Jordan, he did choose another iconic player to represent himself. And he had some logic behind it. “I would say […]

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Why Was Rich the Kid Arrested During a Bomb Threat in Miami?

Over the last few years, rapper Rich the Kid has been in the news more for his extracurricular activities than his music. Nat Geo’s Jeff Jenkins On Facing Greatest Fears, Building A Plus Size Community & More Off English Early Monday morning, the Atlanta rapper, born Dimitri Leslie Roger, was arrested in Miami for allegedly […]

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2 Chainz Has Reportedly Been Hospitalized Following A Car Accident

“Presha” rapper 2 Chainz has been on a roll promoting his latest collaborative album, Welcome 2 Collegrove, with Lil Wayne. Unfortunately, that push to get the word out has come to a screeching halt. According to TMZ, between late Friday, December 8, and early Saturday morning, 2 Chainz was reportedly rushed to the hospital following […]

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Nicki Minaj Taps Lil Wayne As Her Replacement For iHeartRadio Jingle Ball’s Chicago Stop After She Was Forced To Drop Out

Come hell or high water, Nicki Minaj will ensure her long-awaited studio album, Pink Friday 2, is on schedule. Nicki was forced to drop out of an upcoming show to ensure that the project hits streaming platforms this Friday, December 8. Tomorrow (December 4), the “Bahm Bahm” rapper was supposed to perform in Chicago, Illinois, […]

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Lil Wayne Found André 3000’s ‘Rapping Over 40’ Comments Extremely ‘Depressing,’ But It Won’t Stop Him From Hitting The Booth

André 3000’s long-awaited return to music raised an important question: Is there an age limit on rap? While discussing his decision to make an instrumental rather than a rap album, the former OutKast member told GQ that he thinks so. Well, word got back to 41-year-old rapper Lil Wayne, who took to his Young Money […]

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Lil Wayne Is Being Sued By A Former Security Staff Member Over An Alleged Assault And Gun Threat

Lil Wayne is facing a new lawsuit in Los Angeles from a former security staff member, who had previously alleged that the rapper “threatened him with a semiautomatic rifle and punched him in the head” during an altercation two years ago, according to Rolling Stone. The publication had obtained the filing from plaintiff Carlos Christian, […]

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I Don’t Care What Anyone Says. Lupe Fiasco Rapping Over Andre 3000’s New Blue Sun Is a Dope Idea

All I want is dope music. I don’t care how it comes to be (in most cases). Whether it’s a diss track, an instrumental track, an acapella track, or a remix, just make it good. Tackling A Black Maternal Health Crisis & Embracing Reproductive Justice | The Root Institute Off English This is why I […]

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Here’s the Hilarious Reason Why Lil Wayne Doesn’t Write Down His Raps

Lil Wayne is one of the most successful and popular rappers of all time. He’s known as one of the most exceptional lyricists in the game, but Weezy has to reckon with age like everyone else. On a recent episode of Fox Sports’ Undisputed, the Grammy winner told hosts Skip Bayless, Michael Irvin and Keyshawn […]

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Nicki Minaj Moves Pink Friday 2 to December—and the Barbz Are Surprisingly Cool With It

Sorry, Barbz. You’re gonna have to postpone all those Pink Friday 2 parties. On Tuesday, Nicki Minaj announced on an Instagram livestream that she was moving the release of her highly-anticipated new album from Nov. 17 to Dec. 8, which also happens to be her birthday. She explained that there was an issue with shipping […]

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Lil Wayne Chimed In With His Own Take On His Wax Figure At The Hollywood Wax Museum

This month hasn’t had been great for celebrity wax figures. Last week, The Musée Grévin in Paris, France, unveiled their tribute to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, which people online tore to shreds. Even Johnson took to his official Instagram page to offer constructive criticism. Now, a statue of “Presha” rapper Lil Wayne has become the […]

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Another High Profile Rapper Endorses Donald Trump For President, What Is Going On!?

Waka Flocka Flame joins the list of rappers who’ve popped back onto our radar for their confounding political choices. Can Donald Trump Serve As President From Prison? Off English On Monday, Waka Flocka Flame (a.k.a Juaquin James Malphurs) posted about his support for Donald Trump on X (formerly Twitter). “TRUMP2024,” wrote Waka Flocka Flame, who […]

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Here Are The Musical Guests For ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ This Week

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is back on the air, with another killer lineup of musical guests planned for this week (October 16 to October 20). For those tuning into the popular late-night show, here’s what (and who) to expect. Feist — Monday, October 16 Tonight, Feist will be performing as the musical guest. […]

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Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz’s ‘ColleGrove 2’ Collaborative Album Now Has A Release Date — Well, Sort Of

Last month, Lil Wayne dropped his latest album, Tha Fix Before Tha VI. But he’s not done. His long-awaited collaborative project, ColleGroove 2, with 2 Chainz, is still in the pipeline. However, one of the rappers might have revealed its release date. According to Rock The Bells, on October 10, during a private filming organized […]

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The Importance of Outkast’s SpeakerBoxxx/The Love Below

Outkast’s beloved 2003 double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is officially the best-selling rap album of all time. OutKast’s Big Boi On Big RV Remix, Creating Celebrity Trailers, & His Must-Have RV Features Off English Over the weekend, it was certified 13x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). That’s more than any Eminem, […]

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