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filed last month by record producer Rodney Jones.There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by The Duke Of Sussex, and his name is only mentioned once in the documents as an example of the well-known associates held by the rapper.In his lawsuit, Jones claims that Diddy sexually assaulted him and also threw parties that were attended by sex workers and underage girls. He also alleged that Combs coerced him to solicit and sleep with prostitutes.

The Kid LaRoi is still five months away from turning 21.Befor that milestone birthday, the popular Australian rapper-singer will headline at coliseums, music halls, auditoriums and parks all over North America as part of his 2024 ‘The First Time Tour’ with special guests glaive and Chase Shakur.That includes a stop at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall on Monday, June 17.At all shows, fans can expect to hear tracks from The Kid LaRoi’s debut album “The First Time” released in November 2023.He can’t wait to hit the road, either.“I am so beyond excited to see you guys & give you this new show,” the “Stay” rhymesmith shared on Instagram. “It’s been way too long.”If you’re also beyond excited for this tour, you can snatch up tickets for all of The Kid LaRoi’s U.S.

Bad Bunny is hopping into the Windy City.From March 28-30, the Hip-Hop hitmaker will bring his ‘Most Wanted Tour’ to Chicago’s United Center for three huge back-to-back-to-back gigs.At past concerts on the nationwide run, the 30-year-old superstar “split the show into three acts, performing his ‘Nadie Sabe’ tracks, then took it back to his trap roots before performing a few acoustic tracks (and) ended the night with ‘un perreíto’” according to USA Today.If this sounds like the show for you, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.Prices start at $94 before fees on Vivid Seats at the time of publication.For those that prefer to get closer to the action, floor-level seats can be secured for as low as $401 before fees.Want to get down with Bad Bunny live?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Bad Bunny’s ‘Most Wanted Tour’ concerts at Chicago’s United Center below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of Bad Bunny’s United Center concerts including dates, start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Mac Miller deep cut that samples the score of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind has been made available for the first time on streaming services. The track, ‘The Quest’, had previously only been shared as a bonus track on the 10th anniversary edition of his second album, ‘Watching Movies With The Sound Off’, first released in 2013. ‘The Quest’ interpolates Jon Brion’s soundtrack for the classic 2004 Michel Gondry film, specifically the instrumental track ‘Phone Call’.

Kendrick Lamar has dissed Drake and J. Cole while appearing on Future and Metro Boomin‘s new track ‘Like That’.The track is featured on Metro Boomin’s latest joint album ‘We Don’t Trust You’.

Rap Blog is a weekly showcase of a standout rap song. When I first listened to Hook's 2019 project Bully, I remember thinking how apt a title it is. The California rapper's flows — whether sledgehammer blunt or wispy smooth — are all delivered by the coolest mean girl you've ever had the misfortune of being read by: you think that you don't care about what people think until someone like Hook trains her sights on you like a cobra, ready to detach her jaw and let the venom fly.

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Nourished By Time's Catching Chickens EP, Waxahatchee's Tigers Blood, Jlin's Akoma, and more.

The club on Saturday is like church on Sunday for those willing to live and love with abandon. Cakes Da Killa surely numbers among the faithful, these devotees to the riddims and nocturnes of the discotheque.

Ninja Tune CEO Adrian Kemp has stepped away from his role pending an internal investigation into allegations against him.The London-based independent record label, founded by Matt Black and Jonathan More, is currently home to acts such as Young Fathers, Black Country, New Road, Kae Tempest and Bonobo.In a statement sent to staff (via Resident Advisor), Ninja Tune confirmed that Kemp would be taking a “step back” while an “independent third-party HR” company investigated the claims.He’ll temporarily depart the CEO role to not “prejudice this investigation in any way”, a letter from his solicitors read (via Mixmag).The details of the allegations are not known currently, but the document stated that Kemp “vehemently denies” the claims.Samantha Sissons, Ninja Tune’s Head Of Marketing, will step up to his role alongside the label’s Head Of Marketing Operations, Tess Kendall.“The outcome of the investigation will be made available upon completion subject to any legal barriers,” according to the statement to staff. “Adrian will continue to work in support of Sam and Tess but with a lower profile.”Kemp has worked at Ninja Tune for over 20 years and became CEO in 2017, per Companies House.Founded in 1990, Ninja Tune is one of dance music’s most successful independent labels.

Summerfest’s jaw-dropping 2024 lineup.Set to take place over three warm weekends — June 20-22, June 27-29 and July 4-6 — the annual Milwaukee fest went above and beyond once again booking some of the biggest names in the biz to headline this year.On the first weekend, Kane Brown, Mötley Crüe, Goo Goo Dolls, Taking Back Sunday and Chelsea Cutler will take the stage along with a yet-to-be announced surprise act.Tyler Childers, Keith Urban, Illenium, MUNA and REO Speedwagon top the second three-day weekend’s bill.Finally, Maroon 5, Lil Uzi Vert, AJR, Ivan Cornejo and Bryson Tiller will take Summerfest home over July 4 weekend.In total, we counted 175 acts on this year’s lineup.And if you want to get in on the genre-hopping action, tickets are available for select shows as of today.Clicking into the American Family Insurance Amphitheater or BMO Harris Pavilion venue pages on Vivid Seats will take you to a number of shows to choose from — not just for Summerfest but all year long.Want to know more about the expansive extravaganza coming to Milwaukee this June and July?Keep reading, music fans.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Summerfest 2024 below.A complete breakdown of all the events we could find taking place at Summerfest this year — including dates, artists and links to their performer pages to buy tickets — can be found here:Hoping for a closer look at this year’s sprawling list of performers?Feel free to sneak a peek and check out the 2024 Summerfest poster below.Hope you find a favorite or three of yours (personally, we can’t wait to see R.E.M.

Megan Thee Stallion announced on Good Morning America she’d be going on tour.Last week, she made the news Instagram official revealing the cities she’d hit this spring and summer.Finally, on Wednesday, March 20, the “Hiss” singer has revealed the dates for her massive summer 2024 ‘Hot Girl Summer Tour’ in support of her upcoming album along with special guest GloRilla.Early on in the run, the Hip-Hop icon will stop in at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, May 21.“THEE HOT GIRL SUMMER TOUR IS HERE and I’m bringing my girl GLORILLA WITH ME,” Megan Thee Stallion shared on Instagram.

Megan Thee Stallion has announced UK, European and North American dates for her ‘Hot Girl Summer’ 2024 tour.Stallion’s tour will consist of 32 dates across North America, Europe and the UK set for the spring and summer. The first show will kick off at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Lollapalooza doesn’t play around when it comes to their massive genre-hopping lineups.Year in and year out, the early August festival brings the best in music to Chicago’s Hutchinson Field at Grant Park for four days of rock, punk, Hip-Hop, R&B, K-Pop and more.The 2024 go-round will be no different. This year, the fest, taking place Aug.

Flavor Flav has announced his plan to earn his high school diploma, which will be documented for an upcoming reality TV show.Over the weekend, the rap legend spoke to TMZ and revealed his return to reality TV will be happening this year – declaring that he never stopped dreaming of getting his diploma despite his success with hip-hop icons Public Enemy.“More reality TV coming up for [me] but no dating shows! It’s not the dating show thing, man,” he said. “I’m going back to high school to get my diploma! That’s what my show is going to be about; Flavor Flav goes back to high school to get his diploma.

Cardi B has said that she wants to collaborate with Rihanna – but only if she can present her with the “perfect” song.During a recent appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast, the Bronx rapper was asked who was on her “wishlist” to work with in the future. “Like whoever comes, comes,” she responded.“There’s some people that I want to do like a song with, but I just feel like I don’t have that worthy song to like give it to them.

Kid Cudi and Boosie Badazz have responded to Kanye West saying he “invented every style of music of the past 20 years.”Last week, an interview with Ye and Ty Dolla $ign was released where they sat down with tenured rap authority Big Boy to talk about their ‘Vultures’ album trilogy. The chat came ahead of the trilogy’s second instalment, which has been now delayed and is expected to be released on May 3.“I done invented every style of music of the past 20 years,” he said.

Lil Wayne is being accused of misleading the US government about his marijuana use in order to get a pandemic loan approved.Last week (March 11), Business Insider published a report in which it states that Wayne and his representatives sought a financial loan from the US Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2021.Part of the conditions of the application by Young Money Touring Inc. included an assertion that they ran a drug-free workplace.

Metro Boomin and Future have announced that they will be releasing two collaborative albums in the next month.The two rappers confirmed the news in a trailer released to social media on March 8, which features the voice of the late Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy.The clip sees the pair pull up in a pair of luxury cars in a remote setting, which then cuts to the title ‘We Don’t Trust You’, and the dates “3 22 24” and “4 12 24”.Great things come to those who wait #LLProdigy #WDTY @1future

Dr. Dre has said he “appreciates being alive” after suffering three strokes in 2021 following a brain aneurysm.The rap legend was appearing on James Corden’s SiriusXM show This Life of Mine on Friday (March 15) when he opened up about his near-death experience.“It definitely makes you appreciate being alive, that’s for sure,” he said. “It’s something you can’t control, it just happens.

Giggs has announced a huge one-off headlining gig as part off Margate’s Summer Series, with Ghetts as a special guest.The ‘Zero Tolerance’ rapper will take over Dreamland in Margate on Saturday August 3 as part of this year’s series of shows.The gig will be a one-off chance to see these two legendary UK artists in the unique, summer setting of Dreamland Margate. Presenter and grime and rap tastemaker DJ Target will be hosting the gig.Speaking about the newly announced show date, Rob Waller, Founder and Programmer of the Margate Summer Series said: “We’re ecstatic to have Giggs and Ghetts joining us in Margate for this very special show.

To hear Bktherula tell it, “LVL 5” refers to planes of consciousness: we all start at Level 3 (because we’re three-dimensional beings), then ascend to Level 4 (akin to breaking out of the Matrix) and then Level 5, where an individual overcomes their ego to have compassion for their fellow man, whatever level they’re on. There are levels beyond this, but this fifth dimension beyond the astral realm is where the 21-year-old artist resides.

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Little Simz has spoken about her forthcoming performance at Glastonbury 2024, teasing that fans can expect “an immersive experience”.The Mercury Prize-winning rapper is set to perform on the iconic Pyramid Stage at this year’s edition of the festival, which will be headlined by Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA.Simz headlined the Wests Holts Stage in 2022, with NME saying that the show delivered “flawless determinism from rap’s tour de force” in a four-star review. Before leaving the stage, the ‘No Thank You’ artist told the crowd: “See you next time on the Pyramid!”Speaking on BBC Radio 6 Music this morning (March 14), Simz told host Lauren Laverne that she was “buzzing” over her upcoming Glasto return.

Russ.This May and June, the popular Hip-Hop artist is hitting arenas all over North America on his recently announced ‘It Was You All Along Tour’ with special guests 6LACK and Melii.He’ll close the brief 10-concert run in support of his 2023 album “SANTIAGO” at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday, June 28.These won’t be your typical shows, either.“Imma have Strings From Paris too so prepare for a couple live orchestra songs,” the 31-year-old rapper shared on Instagram.As for whether or not the tour gets expanded, Russ gave his fans a cryptic answer in the comments section of his post.“I know y’all want more cities,” he said. “Doin’ somethin’ different this time.

“Carnival” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart Monday, you can’t tell Kanye West nothing.Indeed, the rapper and hip-hop mogul celebrated his fifth chart-topper — which also features Ty Dolla $ign, Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti — by slamming everyone from Drake and Hailey Bieber to his former Yeezy collaborators at Adidas and all of his perceived enemies “that watched me have my kids taken out of my control.”“Rich Ty Carti and the supporters that stood by us though everything This number #1 is for you it’s for the people who won’t be manipulated by the system,” wrote West in a since-deleted Instagram post full of “f–k you’s.”Then West — who officially changed his name to Ye in 2021 — proceeded to rip into Adidas, which dropped his Yeezy line in 2022 after he had made a series of antisemitic and other controversial remarks.“f–k adidas and everybody who works there or with them,” he wrote.“Anyone who goes to school with anyone who’s [sic] parents work at adidas.

Cardi B joined Madonna on stage during the final show of her five-night run in Los Angeles as part of the pop icon’s ‘Celebration’ tour.Taking place last night (March 11) at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Los Angeles, the ‘Bodak Yellow’ rapper took to the stage alongside Madonna as her celebrity guest judge for the ‘Vogue’ dance-off, which occurs at all of the icon’s show.They were joined by the ‘Hung Up’ singer’s 11-year-old daughter, Estelle, who took part in the dance-off and earned a perfect 10 score from the two singers.

Kanye West has delayed the release of his ‘Vultures 2’ album and has decided not to put his forthcoming releases on streaming.The rapper was slated to release the sequel to ‘Vultures 1‘, his collaborative project with Ty Dolla $ign, this past Friday (March 8). Now, fan accounts dedicated to the ‘Can’t Tell Me Nothing’ rapper have claimed that Ye has given them album updates and revealed that he will not be releasing the two remaining LPs from his ‘Vultures’ trilogy on streaming platforms.Fan account @yefanatics took to social media to share screenshots of their alleged conversation with Ye. The rapper compared streaming music to pirating and said that “It would be nice for our community to support the albums.”His message continued: “Was talking with the team about how to release the next album.

Pharrell Williams ended his set at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 15 minutes early due to dangerous crowd activity.Per Music News, the iconic producer and singer addressed the crowd at the Grand Prix 15 – which took place at the Saudi Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday (March 9). He informed them that throwing their light-up wristbands towards the stage was dangerous and unsafe, and quit his set earlier than anticipated after attendees refused to listen to him.“This is the liveliest city right now on the planet but we have also got to be the safest.

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, has announced a debut album titled ‘Elementary School Dropout’.The 10-year-old appeared at her father’s listening party for the upcoming release of his album ‘Vultures 2’ in Arizona on Sunday (March 10). While there, she took to the stage alongside West – who was sporting a white hockey mask and an all-black ensemble – to announce that she has been working on her first music venture.“Hi, it’s Northy and I’ve been working on an album and it’s called ‘Elementary School Dropout’,” she told the crowd who immediately began cheering her on.