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legendary rapper Juicy J shares his “Chronicles.”A founding member of Three 6 Mafia — who has gone on to have an outstanding career in music, become an entrepreneur and author, and take home an Academy Award with his rap group — Juicy reminisced about his rise to fame from humble beginnings out of Memphis, Tennessee, in the early 1990s.Even when that iconic rap trio started making it big, none of it felt real for J, he told me.“Back in the day, we used to do radio promo shows with Destiny’s Child. I remember Kelly Rowland was telling me, she was like, ‘I love your music! I love your music!’” Juicy said.

told the Associated Press. “What is not typical is how the media continues to focus on him despite being cleared of any wrongdoing by extensive government investigations, including by the Houston Police Department.”“Travis is fully cooperating with the legal process while still remaining committed to his tour in support of his record-breaking album, ‘Utopia,’ and his charitable efforts to support at-risk communities,” continued Anastasiou.

Berry slammed the rapper for using a photograph of her slimed at the 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards for his new track, “Slime You Out.”“Sometimes you have to be the bigger guy…even if you’re a woman!” the actress initially shared on her social media.When asked what she thought of the cover art by a fan, she added: “That’s not cool. I thought better of him! When people you admire disappoint you you have to be the bigger person and move on!”Drake has always had a thing for Berry, even admitting in September 2013 that he would date her if he got the chance.“I don’t know who the next strong female is, but I’m ready for a strong counterpart to share all these experiences with,” he said during an interview on HOT 97. “There’s nobody out here.

the pioneers who launched the Bronx-born culture in the ‘70s and ’80s. And rightly so.However, one ’90s game-changer — the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy — has been strangely MIA from the festivities, such as the epic Hip Hop 50 concert, held at Yankee Stadium in August.

Rod Wave dropped his sumptuous fifth studio album “Nostalgia.”The record, which seesaws from slinky club bangers to soulful piano ballads — sometimes within the same song — shows that the 25-year-old rapper is fully in control of his craft.And if you want to hear him perform his new tracks as well as singles from his number one albums “Soulfly” and “Beautiful Mind” live, you can make that happen in the very near future.Rod Wave is embarking on his ‘Nostalgia Tour’ from Oct. 19 through Dec.

Wu-Tang Clan’s Ol’ Dirty Bastard tragically passed away in 2004, he left rather large shoes to fill.Who could possibly replace one of the most iconic, unique and electric voices in Hip-Hop?Thankfully, his son, Young Dirty Bastard aka Bar-Sun Jones, was ready and raring to go.“I basically got assigned to Wu-Tang when I was around 17,” Jones told the New York Post in an exclusive interview. “My first tour, they came to Atlanta and were like, ‘Yo, come on stage’ and I didn’t know what the heck I was doing at the time.”“I went up and killed it. And ever since then, I just kept going.”17 years later, Jones is still going strong with Wu-Tang who are gearing up for their ‘N.Y.

Ice Spice Munchkins Drink.A commercial featuring the Oscar winner, 51, and the “Princess Diana” singer, 23, for the company dropped Tuesday night during the MTV Video Music Awards. The “Argo” star even directed the clip and featured himself with the Bronx native sitting at a table mulling over coffee.“Things with Dunkin’ are going well. Big promotion!” Affleck said in the ad.

Machine Gun Kelly is going on a very quick road trip.On Saturday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m., the Hip-Hop/punk/rock/emo crossover star will perform at Atlantic City, NJ’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.And if you want tickets to see Megan Fox’s fiancé perform his unique brand of music live, it isn’t too late to scoop up tickets.However, they won’t be particularly cheap.At the time of publication, general admission prices start at $152 before fees on Vivid Seats.Prefer a seat?$165 is the lowest price we could find on tickets that guarantee you a seat in a designated section and row.Still need a little information before committing to last-minute Machine Gun Kelly tickets?We’ve got you covered.You can find all the information you need and more about MGK’s Atlantic City concert below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by section to see Machine Gun Kelly in Atlantic City can be seen 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.

celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, it would be an outright sin to exclude Detroit’s legendary group Slum Village from the conversation. That OG trio absolutely owned the late 1990s with their debut album “Fan-Tas-Tic” and the current group continues to make a mark on music today.

Wu-Tang Clan and Nas are taking off on their hotly-anticipated Big Apple-themed ‘N.Y. State of Mind Tour’ starting Sept.

Travis Scott’s recently announced 27-concert ‘Utopia Presents Circus Maximus Tour,’ his first since 2021’s Astroworld tragedy, officially launches Sept. 25 at Chicago’s United Center.After that, he’ll play stadiums and arenas all over North America up until Nov.

Lauryn Hill just announced she’s embarking on ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour’ this fall.That includes stops at New York City’s Global Citizen Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23, Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, Oct.

on Instagram, but she did not share a cause of death.“This is with a heavy heavy heart that I’m even posting this. We made magic when we strategically put out projects, always,” her post began.She continued: “Young Capone aka Dopeboy Ra aka Rara was one of my first Hip Hop/ Rap clients, and I can’t believe the news I just got of his unexpected passing.”“A friend…a client and just huge in East Atlanta.

There was a brief moment during Hip Hop 50 Live — an epic celebration of the golden anniversary of hip-hop that stretched from Friday night into Saturday morning at New York’s Yankee Stadium— that provided a quick reality check.In between Kid Capri’s DJ set and a breakdancing segment featuring Rock Steady Crew legend Crazy Legs, Yankee legend Derek Jeter crashed what felt like the world’s biggest block party and reminded you that it was actually the home of the Bronx Bombers.But on this unforgettable night, the stadium belonged to hip-hop — the music and the game-changing culture that was fathered by DJ Kool Herc at a party in the South Bronx 50 years ago on Aug. 11, 1973.And with a loaded lineup that included golden-age groundbreakers (Run-DMC, Slick Rick), West Coast rap royalty (Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube) and new-millennium masters (Lil Wayne, T.I.), the marathon, seven-hour-plus concert felt like the Live Aid of hip-hop.

A Boogie wit da Hoodie, the “Me Vs. Myself Tour” is a must-see, can’t-miss event this fall.The rapidly rising hip-hop artist has 12 concerts lined up from September through October for those on the east side of the U.S.First, the “Drowning” rapper aka Julius Dubose will drop into Albany’s MVP Arena on Oct.

Travis Scott is back.Two years after his tragic Astroworld incident, the 32-year-old rapper will tour arenas and stadiums all over North America this fall as part of his 28-concert ‘Utopia Presents Circus Maximus Tour.’ That includes a huge show at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium on Friday, Sept. 29.“I miss the road, I miss y’all,” [sic] the “SICKO MODE” star shared on Instagram.The tour announcement comes on the heels of the release of Scott’s fourth studio album “Utopia” which hit number one on the Billboard 200 in its first week and features big-name artists like Beyoncé, Drake, Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, SZA and more.And if you’re hoping to hear Scott debut his new tracks live, we’re here to help.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster yet, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar of all upcoming tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.While we can’t say for certain what Scott will play live on the ‘Utopia Tour,’ we can make an educated guess based on the songs he performed in Rome on Monday, Aug.

New York celebrates Hip-Hop’s history at Yankee Stadium this weekend, Chicago will party with Hip-Hop’s future at the United Center.On Saturday, Aug. 12, the WGCI Summer Jam drops into the Bulls’ home arena for a star-studded evening featuring some of the biggest names in the game.Just a few of the icons gracing the stage include Lil Durk, Kodak Black, NLE Choppa and DD Osama.Amazingly, last-minute tickets are still available for the high-profile affair.Some are quite cheap too.At the time of publication, we found some seats going for as low as $44 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to catch four rising rappers all in one place.Want to find out how much tickets cost for the section of your choosing?Keep reading.We’ve got all the information you’re looking for and more about the 2023 WGCI Summer Jam.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best WGCI Summer Jam ticket prices by sections can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

“Be Careful”! When a woman tossed a drink at Cardi B onstage Saturday, the “Bodak Yellow” singer threw a microphone at her.The rapper, 30, is now being investigated for battery, according to a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department statement to The Post.The woman who allegedly was hit by the mike at Drai’s Beachclub reported the July 29 incident the next day.As seen in videos from Saturday’s event, Cardi hurled the object toward the audience after she was splashed with liquid from a white cup that was waved in her direction by a concertgoer.Las Vegas police told The Post that an individual stopped by the precinct on July 30 to discuss the incident.“According to the victim, she was attending an event on July 29,” the cops said of the unidentified woman. “During a concert, she was struck by an item that was thrown from the stage.“The incident has been documented on a police report and no arrest or citations have been issued,” the department continued.Police did not mention Cardi B — whose real name is Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus — in the statement.

did not Like It.Cardi B hurled her microphone at an unruly concertgoer who launched a drink at the rapper during a performance in Las Vegas on Saturday, becoming the latest artist to have an object thrown at them while onstage. The New York native had been performing “Bodak Yellow” at Drai’s Beachclub in Las Vegas when a fan raised a white, decorated cup and tossed liquid in the 30-year-old rapper’s direction.The rapper, at first startled and visibly in disbelief, transformed into a fastball-throwing southpaw and launched the microphone at the woman.

drive-by shooting when he was 25 years old.Shakur’s godmother and trusted advisor Yaasmyn Fula offered the ring to Sotheby’s for purchase. An inscription is engraved on the band that read: “Pac & Dada 1996.”This was in reference to his engagement to Quincy Jones’ daughter, Kidada, whom he was with for several months until his death.The custom ring was conceptualized by Fula after Shakur called her up in late 1995 to create a piece that would help signify the next step of his career.Both designed the band together, as Fula also helped connect the Death Row Records singer and New York jewelers to ensure that the ring was crafted to his specifications.The “Hit ‘Em Up” crooner was a fan of Italian Renaissance author Niccolo Machiavelli’s book “The Prince” after reading it during his jail time in 1995.

Lil Baby appeared on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” as the musical guest.Now, the popular rapper is launching his first-ever arena tour this summer.Lil Baby’s ‘It’s Only Us Tour’ will take him and special guests GloRilla, Rylo Rodriguez, Gloss Up and Hunxho to venues all over North America from July 26 through Sept. 22.That includes a stop at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Aug.

Cincinnati Music Festival at the Andrew J Brady Icon Center and the Bengals’ Paycor Stadium next door.Over the course of the three-day weekend, the fest will bring some of the biggest names in rap, hip-hop and R&B from yesteryear along for the ride.Some of the most notable headliners on this weekend’s lineup include Snoop Dogg, Al Green, Jill Scott, Jodeci and Babyface.They’ll be joined by Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick and Rakim who are in town to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop.What we’re celebrating the most though are how inexpensive ticket prices are.At the time of publication, we found some single-day passes going for as low as $30 before fees on Vivid Seats.Compared to most festival ticket prices, that’s a major bargain.Want to find out how much tickets are for each day of the fest? Or maybe you’re curious who is playing when?To answer those questions and more, keep reading.We’ve got all the details you’re looking for below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.Our team went through all the best prices on single and multi-day passes for the 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival.Here are our findings:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Ludacris was this spring when he appeared in the tenth (!) installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise.Now, you can see him live.The popular rapper is touring all over North America this summer and fall.And if you’re a Luda fan in New York, you’re in luck.On Saturday, Aug. 5, Ludacris is set to headline alongside LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, De La Soul, Salt-N-Pepa, Big Daddy Kane and more at the annual Rock The Bells in Forest Hills, Queens.For those outside of the five boroughs, you can catch the “Welcome To Atlanta” icon perform in locales like Cincinnati, Des Moines, Salt Lake City, Tucson and Las Vegas.Clearly, he gets around.As of now, tickets are available for all 26 upcoming gigs on his tour calendar.Some are quite affordable too.“How Low?”Well, at the time of publication, we found tickets going for $37 before fees on Vivid Seats.We happen to think that’s a steal given all the timeless hits — “Move B—-,” “Rollout (My Business),” “Stand Up,” “Act A Fool” and “Area Codes” to name just a few — that Ludacris works into the set list.Want to catch the “Fast and The Furious” star and hip-hop icon own the stage live this year?Here’s everything you need to know about Ludacris’ 2023 tour.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Hip Hop 50 concerts at Yankee Stadium and Madison Square Garden, Playboi Carti just announced his 28-concert ‘Antagonist Tour’ that will take him all over North America from Sept. 6 through Oct.

tragedy that left 10 people dead and thousands injured.The “Sicko Mode” rapper’s attorney Kent Schaffer told The Post in a statement Thursday: “The grand jury has been in session most of the day. There is no decision yet however we are confident that the grand jury will find no evidence that Travis violated the law.”The Post also contacted the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for comment.

to People.“I had an 80-foot-long black-and-white checkered aisle, and my dad walked me down the aisle,” Scott, 30, shared. “He wasn’t going to miss that.”The news follows speculation that the “Lose Yourself” rapper, 50, didn’t attend the June 9 bash because he wasn’t spotted in photos of the “Great Gatsby glam” celebration that drew 125 close friends and family members.“Getting married is a sacred thing, and we wanted to be surrounded by people who share in our daily lives,” Scott added.

told People that fans have long misunderstood the sentiment behind his 2000 sing-along smash hit “It Wasn’t Me.”“It was a big misconception with that song because that song is not a cheating song. It’s an anti-cheating song. It’s just that nobody listened to the record to the end,” the Jamaican reggae rapper claimed last week.The song starts with singer Rik Rok telling Shaggy that his girlfriend caught him cheating with the girl next door.

has six kids from four different women, and is set to open for Erykah Badu on her upcoming tour.One of the moms, Paris-based Karima Sorel, wants the $88,602.63 she says Bey owes and is going straight to tour backers Live Nation, Ticketmaster, Outback Presents LLC and BaduWorld Inc to get it. A law firm representing Sorel wants a Manhattan judge to enforce the judgment against Bey and require the companies to turn over his earnings to pay off the debt, according to the legal filing.

Travis Barker and model Shanna Moakler’s daughter, Alabama Barker, 17, clapped back at haters who judged her rap skills after she released a new song on TikTok last week.“I’m tired of people saying I don’t know anything about rap music,” said Alabama in a TikTok clip that was taken down on Monday, according to People.“Since I could walk, I was in the music industry. I was watching my dad perform in punk bands, rock bands, in rap concerts, everything.”“So, let’s take a little field day into my life because you guys know it so well.”Alabama took her haters down memory lane so they could understand she was destined for the music industry.She showed her 3.7 million TikTok followers photos of her posing with rap legends Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne while on tour with her dad, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.“So, the first thing that I’m going to point out is this tour.

obtained by the Los Angeles Times. They include the allegedly defamatory statements about him being a “rat,” “government informant” and “FBI informant” after he was convicted of political conspiracy last month.Pras — whose real name is Prakazrel Michel — plans to sue in Miami-Dade County.