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Killer Mike‘s new solo album will feature collaborations with André 3000, Lil Wayne, Dave Chappelle and more.According to a new Instagram post from Radio Milwaukee station HYFIN, the new project is called ‘Michael’ and will feature a number of collaborations.Following a listening party at SXSW in Austin, Texas last week, DJ Kenny Perez shared: “Without a doubt, RUN and embrace it when it drops. The project is journey through his life and he doesn’t hold back.

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South Park co-creator Trey Parker is set to direct a live-action comedy film produced by Kendrick Lamar, according to reports.The untitled collaboration between Lamar and South Park creators Parker and Matt Stone was announced last year, who were all producing the project with the rapper’s longtime manager Dave Free.According to Above The Line, Parker will now direct the film himself, from a script written by South Park producer Vernon Chatman.Production on the project was supposed to begin in spring last year, but it’s claimed Parker’s commitments to South Park pushed the schedule back to an unknown date.As per the initial announcement, the comedy film “will see the past and present coming to a head when a young Black man who is interning as a slave re-enactor at a living history museum discovers that his white girlfriend’s ancestors once owned his”.Speaking about the project, Brian Robbins, president and CEO of Paramount Pictures, said: “On behalf of Paramount Pictures and the wider ViacomCBS family, we look forward to ushering in the first theatrical collaboration from these creative visionaries, and galvanizing audiences worldwide around a powerful storytelling experience.”South Park is currently in its 26th season, which recently attracted attention through an episode that parodied Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Lamar is set to headline festivals Outside Lands, Roskilde and Open’Er later this year, which comes after the release of his fifth studio album ‘Mr.

Snoop Dogg has said he wants to play a role in Coronation Street.The US rapper, who has previously revealed he is a fan of the ITV soap, told The Sun he is open to making an appearance “whenever they need”.“Coronation Street, I love it,” Snoop said. “If they call me I’ll do it.

Linkin Park have released ‘Fighting Myself’, a previously unheard outtake that was recorded for the band’s ‘Meteora’ album in 2003.Out today (March 24), the track marks the second ‘Meteora’ outtake to be released following ‘Lost’ in February. Both tracks – and more to come – will feature on the upcoming 20th anniversary edition of the band’s ‘Meteora’ package, available from April 7 onwards.‘Fighting Myself’ is composed of vocal stems from the band’s late vocalist Chester Bennington and rap verses from Mike Shinoda.

Enny has shared details of a new project and an intimate London show – find all the details below.Described by the south London artist as a “care package”, ‘We Go Again’ will be released on April 13 via FAMM. The six-track collection will include a guest feature from rapper Loyle Carner, and has been previewed by recent single ‘No More Naija Men’, which dropped last month.“After I dropped my first EP, I was so convinced I’d never drop another project again because I felt like I had said everything I wanted to say,” Enny said. “These songs weren’t made to be a project; they were created in random pockets of sessions throughout the past 18 months but life has turned them into a gift.

Doja Cat has taken to Twitter, appearing to tease a potential name for her upcoming fourth album.The artist took to social media to tease that the follow-up to 2021’s ‘Planet Her‘ is due sometime this year. After confirming there is already a title set for her fourth album, she tweeted “#hellmouth,” leading her fans to believe that to be the name of the release.The name seems fitting as her past couple of social media posts feature devil-like outfits.She is no stranger to the underworld theme, having previously said she plans to do “weird ass shit” to deliberately fuel conspiracy theories about her being in the Illuminati.DC4 has a title now.— Hellmouth (@DojaCat) March 22, 2023#hellmouth— Hellmouth (@DojaCat) March 22, 2023Fans have also been speculating about what genre the album would be.

Summerfest’s truly staggering 2023 lineup made up of over 100 of the biggest artists in country, rock, R&B, hip-hop and EDM.Taking place over three weekends in Milwaukee, WI, just a few of the top spots on the bill this year belong to major headliners like Eric Church, Zac Brown Band, Zach Bryan, Dave Matthews Band and James Taylor with Sheryl Crow.They’ll be joined by heavy hitters like Earth Wind and Fire, The Avett Brothers, Odesza, Imagine Dragons and Elvis Costello.Heck, even a few surprise groups from yesterday like A Flock of Seagulls, Smokey Robinson, Three 6 Mafia, Cypress Hill and Vanilla Fudge will be on hand to celebrate the annual festival’s 55th anniversary.Plus, 38 Special, Spin Doctors, Styx, Smash Mouth and Wang Chung too. Sorry — we couldn’t help ourselves.

Aphex Twin, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Slowthai leading the new batch of acts on the line-up.The Portugal festival brings a close to the summer season and will take place between August 31 and September 2.Held in Lisbon’s Bela Vista Park, Aphex Twin joins the previously announced Arcade Fire and Florence + The Machine as headliners, as well as a host of others – find tickets here.Alongside Aphex Twin, American indie band Yeah Yeah Yeahs are also set to perform, as well as British rapper Slowthai and Foals. It has not yet been confirmed which days the acts will perform.Lil Yachty, José Gonzalez and Belle & Sebastian are all set to hit the stage, as is pop icon Siouxsie – who was formerly part of Siouxsie And The Banshees.

Spring is finally here, and along with the sunshine and the fact we can start to dig out our favourite dresses again, it’s time for some new seasonal sweetness when it comes to our perfume. Over the winter, most people tend to prefer much deeper, richer scents like spices and woods to reflect the dark, cosy feelings that come with the colder months.

Lil Yachty and Soulja Boy are among celebrities facing charges after being accused of promoting crypto assets, without disclosing that they were paid to do so.The action was taken following an ongoing investigation into crypto company owner, Justin Sun – launched by the Securities And Exchange Commission. Here, eight celebrities were found to be illegally boosting crypto assets, without disclosing payment.“While we’re neutral about the technologies at issue, we’re anything but neutral when it comes to investor protection,” said director of the SEC’s Division Of Enforcement, Gurbir S.

Thania Garcia In the midst of Offset’s new album ramp-up, the rapper has shared a song snippet containing a posthumous verse from the late Migos member Takeoff. In the nearly one-minute clip uploaded to Offset’s Instagram stories on March 20, Takeoff — who was shot and killed in Houston last November — can be heard rapping alongside American rapper Icewear Vezzo, who is signed to Migos’ former Atlanta-based label Quality Control. (Quality Control was acquired by HYBE America earlier this year) Meanwhile, Offset can be seen smiling while listening to the track in a car, and bopping his head along to the boastful verses that flex nice clothes, cars and “ice” (jewelry), which Offset nods to by zooming in on his diamond earring.

Wet Leg and Zara Larsson are some of the latest names announced for BBC Radio One’s Big Weekend 2023.Today (March 22) it was revealed that RAYE, Anne-Marie, Niall Horan, Sub Focus, Ashnikko, Inhaler, Cat Burns, Georgia, Nothing But Thieves and Cassyette will now join BBC Radio One’s annual festival. This year’s event takes place at Dundee’s Camperdown Park between May 26 and May 28.It follows Thirty Seconds To Mars, Self Esteem, Jonas Brothers, Headie One, Tom Grennan, Jess Glynne, Rudimental, Pale Waves, Mimi Webb, ArrDee, Romy, Joel Corry, FLO, Piri, and The Snuts all being added to the Saturday (May 27) line-up earlier this week.On the Friday (May 25), Big Weekend will host a special dance music line-up (see details).

TMZ that 6ix9ine – real name Daniel Hernandez – sustained injuries to his face and was left with bruising from the incident on Tuesday (March 21). Police and emergency services were called to the scene and Hernandez was taken to a hospital in an ambulance.His lawyer also alleged that Hernandez was attacked in and outside the LA Fitness gym sauna by three or four men who beat him up although he attempted to defend himself.

Rick Ross has addressed reports that his pet buffaloes were causing disruption in his neighbour’s yard, reassuring them that they are ‘kind and peaceful’ animals.The response followed a report released last week, which claimed that the animals had escaped across Ross’ 280-acre estate, and began wreaking havoc in his neighbour’s yard.The complaints were made by the woman who lives behind Ross’ “Promise Land” property in Fayetteville, Georgia. She stated that the buffaloes were causing issues in her backyard and posed a threat to her two young children. Local police were notified about the incident and footage of the animals on her property was also sent to Ross’ management team.Now, taking to social media, Ross has addressed the comments and reassured his neighbour that there is no risk of the animals injuring her children.

JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown have released the titular track from their upcoming collaborative album ‘SCARING THE HOES’. Check it out below.‘SCARING THE HOES’ is a comically rambunctious track that repurposes negative comments about the two’s experimental style on a hardcore hip-hop track.On the chorus, the Brooklynite JPEGMAFIA raps: “Play somethin’ for the bitches / How the fuck we s’posed to make monеy off this shit?”Detroit’s Danny Brown then comments on rap’s facade: “Boy, fuck that hip hop and that old man flow / Where the autotune at? Give a fuck about that trash.”The alt-rappers have also released a Logan Fields-directed music video to accompany the song.  Last week, the duo announced their first joint album together, releasing its lead single ‘LEAN BEEF PATTY’ shortly after.Building anticipation for the album, JPEG has been dropping a few home videos of the pair  recording the album behind-the-scenes.A post shared by • BAEPEGMAFIA • (@jpegmafia)A post shared by • BAEPEGMAFIA • (@jpegmafia)A post shared by • BAEPEGMAFIA • (@jpegmafia)A post shared by • BAEPEGMAFIA • (@jpegmafia)JPEGMAFIA and Danny Brown’s debut collaborative album, ‘SCARING THE HOES’, will be released on March 23.

Lollapalooza has outdone themselves.The annual Chicago festival just announced their 170-artist lineup and per usual hey have a little something for everyone.This year, the top spots for the Aug. 3-6 fest at Grant Park belong to hip-hop icon Kendrick Lamar, mega star Billie Eilish, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Red Hot Chili Peppers, EDM hitmakers Odesza, pop royalty The 1975, songstress Lana Del Rey, rising Latin sensation Karol G, and K-pop group Tomorrow X Together.Other artists on the expansive bill include A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Carly Rae Jepsen, Diplo, Thirty Seconds to Mars and Maggie Rogers.We’re still just getting started.Lil Yachty, Lainey Wilson, Noah Kahan, Portugal.

French Montana is reportedly being sued for negligence over a shooting incident during the filming of a music video in January that left 10 injured.Rolling Stone reports that a lawsuit against the rapper was filed on Monday (March 20) for USD $50,000 by alleged shooting victim Carl Leon. Leon was reportedly injured in the shooting, claiming that he suffered “great bodily injury, pain, mental anguish, and the loss of the capacity for the enjoyment of life”.The lawsuit also named Montana’s Coke Boys Records, The Licking (the restaurant where the shooting occured), and property owner Gayles Plaza as defendants alongside Montana.“All Defendants failed to properly plan and conduct the music video production in a safe manner.

XXXTentacion, following a month-long trial.Michael Boatwright, 28, Dedrick Williams, 26, and Trayvon Newsome, 24 were found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida today (March 20). The three men will receive mandatory life sentences at a future date (via AP News).XXXTentacion, real name Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was killed in a shooting aged 20 as he left a car dealership in Miami, Florida in June 2018.Boatwright, Williams and Newsome all originally pleaded not-guilty to charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery.

Ja Rule has responded to Melle Mel‘s claims of him that he copied 50 Cent towards the end of his career.Interviewed by The Art Of Dialogue, Melle Mel referenced Ja Rule’s ‘New York’ anthem, which features fellow NYC rappers Fat Joe and Jadakiss.The Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five member said: “If he would have just made that record a pure New York record, it would have been a way bigger record.”Mel then stated that Jay-Z and Alicia Keys‘ ‘Empire State Of Mind’ is a “pure New York record.”He continued: “But he went the route of trying to sound hard because 50 Cent sounded hard.”Mel also mentioned that Rule’s ‘New York’ was “probably one of his last big records,” arguing that he tried to emulate 50 Cent after.Caught by TMZ, Ja Rule was asked about the hip-hop pioneer’s comments, in which he started off by saying Mel “has earned the right to say whatever he wants”.However, the rapper found Mel’s comment comical: “Me copying 50 is the funniest shit ever because 50 copied me. I was his blueprint.”In reference to Mel saying Jay-Z’s track was a better New York anthem, Ja Rule said: “My ‘New York’ record was huge, humongous.

Megan Thee Stallion has shared photos of her celebrating Women’s History Month at a brunch with US Vice President Kamala Harris.The brunch was co-hosted by Glamour and welcomed other trailblazing women like Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, actress Nicole Ari Parker, and more.Meeting in Washington D.C., Megan shared a photo of the duo posing for a selfie in her Instagram carousel, showing the rapper sticking her tongue out whilst the Vice President smiles into the camera.A post shared by Megan Thee Stallion (@theestallion)Other highlights from the post include a picture of some latte art saying “Women’s History Month” and Megan twirling around in a black and blue calf-length dress.The mission of the event was to discuss economic empowerment of women with Harris telling attendees: “Economic empowerment of women is about an investment in the future of our country.”She said, “When you lift up the economic status of women, you lift up the economic status of families and communities, and all of the society benefits.”The Houston rapper has been mostly inactive on social media this year amidst the recent trial that found Tory Lanez guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. The verdict was the result of a July 2020 incident involving Megan being shot in her feet.She recently made her return to the public eye at this year’s Vanity Fair Oscars after party and will perform at the AT&T Block Party in her hometown on March 31.

Latto has revealed that she was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to LAX.

Thirty Seconds To Mars, Self Esteem and other acts have been added to BBC Radio One‘s Big Weekend 2023 line-up.Jonas Brothers, Headie One, Tom Grennan, Jess Glynne, Rudimental, Pale Waves, Mimi Webb, ArrDee, Romy, Joel Corry, FLO, Piri, and The Snuts are also the latest additions to the three-day festival, which takes place over Dundee’s Camperdown Park between May 26 and May 28.On Saturday, 27 May, Jonas Brothers and The 1975 will headline the main stage, with Jonas Brothers opening and The 1975 closing. Saturday and Sunday (May 28) tickets go on sale this Friday (March 24) 8.30am GMT here.Friday, 25 May will see the Big Weekend host a special dance music line-up (get details here).

Jimmy Fallon delighted bargoers over the weekend at Mulconry's Irish Pub in Fairport, N.Y., taking the stage at the venue and enjoying some festive celebrations.Rocking a Kelly green sweatshirt that read, «Property of Damien Mulconry,» the 48-year-old host seemingly had a blast, singing hits like «Zombie» by The Cranberries and the Georgia Satellites' «Keep Your Hands to Yourself.»Fallon posed with Mulconry's employees, lit up the stage, and even went behind the bar to pour shots of Jameson for the packed spot.A post shared by Mulconry’s Irish Pub (@mulconrys)Fallon has been all about impromptu performances lately. Earlier this month, he surprised the coaches on with a blind audition that caused most of them to turn their chairs.

Is a new feud brewing? Bad Bunny seemingly threw shade at Kendall Jenner‘s ex-boyfriend Devin Booker after sparking romance rumors with the model earlier this year.

Jimmy Fallon delighted bar goers over the weekend at Mulconry's Irish Pub in Fairport, N.Y., taking to the stage at the venue and enjoying some festive celebrations.Rocking a Kelly green sweatshirt that read, «Property of Damien Mulconry,» the 48-year-old host seemingly had a blast, singing hits like «Zombie» by The Cranberries and the Georgia Satellites' «Keep Your Hands to Yourself.»Fallon posed with Mulconry's employees, lit up the stage, and even went behind the bar to pour shots of Jameson for the packed spot.A post shared by Mulconry’s Irish Pub (@mulconrys)Fallon has been all about impromptu performances lately. Earlier this month, he surprised the coaches on with a blind audition that caused most of them to turn their chairs.

Drake have complained about his Lollapalooza Argentina headline show after the rapper’s live feed was reportedly cut moments before he performed a 45-minute set.The rapper-singer played on Saturday (March 18) and, according to fans online, only performed for between 40 to 45 minutes. Headline sets at festivals are ordinarily longer – at least an hour in length.Additionally, Tracklist has reported that the artist’s performance live feed was pulled moments before the show began.“Drake cancelled the broadcast of his show at Lollapalooza Argentina minutes before it started.

Coolio album ‘Long Live Coolio’ is set to be released later this year, with the first single ‘TAG, You It’ arriving ahead of the record.The record will feature material the rapper was working on before his passing in September last year at age 59. Meanwhile, the album’s first single ‘TAG, You IT’ featuring Too $hort and DJ Wino is out now, alongside its music video.The video, which was filmed before Coolio’s passing, sees the late rapper and Too $hort making at appearance at a boxing ring to watch a group of women tackling each other to the mat.The ‘Gangster’s Paradise’ rapper, real name Artis Leon Ivey Jr, passed away on September 28 last year.

Latto has said that she got arrested for carrying a loaded gun at LAX while explaining the story behind some of her latest lyrics.The rapper recently appeared on Chicago drill star Mello Buckzz’s ‘Boom, Pt. 2’.

N-Dubz are making their first new album in over a decade, Tulisa has confirmed.N-Dubz – Dappy, Fazer and Tulisa – came back together for their first live tour together in just over a decade at the end of 2022 after reuniting earlier in the year, releasing the single ‘Charmer’ last May.Now, Tulisa has confirmed on Instagram that the follow-up to 2010’s ‘Love Live Life’ is on the way.Sharing studio footage on Instagram, she told fans: “Come take a little tour of the N-Dubz residential recording studio during down time after the freestyle shoot.”“We just spent 5 weeks here finishing recording the new N-Dubz album,” she went on to reveal. “T’was an experience, what a trip! Good times!”See the post below.A post shared by Tulisa Contostavlos (@tulisacontostavlos)During the band’s UK arena tour, fans were left disappointed and frustrated when their show at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena was called off five minutes after they were due on stage because Dappy was unwell.

Iggy Azalea feels "so proud" of her son. The 32-year-old rap star - who has Onyx, three, with her ex-boyfriend Playboi Carti - has taken to Twitter to reveal that her son recently learned to swim. Iggy - who was born in Australia, but moved to the US during her teens to pursue her music ambitions - wrote on the micro-blogging platform: "My son started swimming without assistance today and I’m so proud.

Associated Press.The album titled “Long Live Coolio” is the first posthumous album release from the “Gangsta’s Paradise” hip-hop star. The first single, “TAG ‘You It,’” was released on Friday and featured California rappers Too $hort and DJ Wino.The music video showed Coolio and Too $hort in a boxing ring as women twerked.

Rolling Loud has announced that it has cancelled its New York event for 2023.The festival has its origins in Miami, Florida, and hosted a first New York City edition in 2019. After cancelling the 2020 edition due to COVID, further Rolling Loud New York events were held in 2021 and 2022.Now, Rolling Loud have confirmed that, due to “logistical factors beyond our control,” the festival will not return to the Big Apple in 2023.The statement began by running through some of the highlights from Rolling Loud New York’s three festivals.“We saw the beginning of the King Vamp era, Travis power through his full set through the pain, Parti and Uzi reuniting on stage, Nicki, 50 Cent, and A$AP Rocky putting on iconic headlining performances in their hometown, [and] Juice WRLD’s final festival performance,” they wrote.Going on to the reasons for the cancellation, and the future of Rolling Loud New York, the statement added: “Sadly, due to logistical factors beyond our control, Rolling Loud will not return to New York in 2023.“But don’t worry,  this isn’t “Goodbye,” more like “See you later.” We’ll be back in New York when the time is right.In the meantime, we invite all of our New York fans to meet us in Miami July 21-23 for our biggest, best festival of the year.”A post shared by Rolling Loud (@rollingloud)2022’s edition of Rolling Loud New York saw the travelling roadshow festival will return for three nights at Citi Field in Queens from September 23-25.Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky and Future headlined the edition, while other names on the line-up included Pusha T, DaBaby, Busta Rhymes, Abra and many more.The inaugural Rolling Loud Portugal also took place last year, with J.

Snoop Dogg arrived in Scotland this week and was met at the airport by a bagpipes player giving a rendition of ‘Still D.R.E.’ – see it below.The rapper is currently on his ‘I Wanna Thank Me’ tour of Europe, which has been rescheduled a host of times since its initial announcement in 2019.On Thursday (March 16), he played Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, and upon landing at Glasgow Airport, a bagpipe player broke into a rendition of ‘Still D.R.E.’ on the runway.Clearly enjoying the show, Snoop danced away on the tarmac before pointing at the musician and giving him a thumbs up before departing in a car.You can see the video below via Snoop Dogg’s Instagram, alongside details of Snoop Dogg’s remaining UK tour dates –  buy any remaining tickets here.A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg)Snoop Dogg will play the following shows:MARCH 202321 – London, O2 Arena26 – Dublin, 3Arena27 – Leeds, First Direct Arena28 – Birmingham, Resorts World ArenaLater this year, the rapper will join Wiz Khalifa and head out on a massive joint tour of North America titled ‘High School Reunion’.Snoop announced the 33-date run via a poster on Instagram on March 7. The tour will kick off on July 7 in Vancouver before wrapping up the run in Irvine, California on August 27.

Bad Bunny seemingly threw shade at Kendall Jenner‘s ex, Devin Booker, in a new track dubbed “Coco Chanel.”

Donald Glover has shared a new EP created in conjunction with his new horror TV series Swarm.The new Amazon Prime Video series was created by Glover alongside Janine Nabers, and features Billie Eilish in her acting debut.The series follows a young woman named Dre whose obsession with one of the world’s biggest pop stars as well as an unexpected trauma involving her sister, Marissa (Chloe Bailey), sets her on a dark journey across the country.As Dre continues on her increasingly violent path, she encounters characters played by Damson Idris (Marissa’s boyfriend, Khalid) as well as Byron Bowers, Kiersey Clemons, Paris Jackson, internet personality Rickey Thompson, Rory Culkin and American Auto breakout X Mayo.New music from Glover was shared in the show’s trailer, and now a full six-track EP has been released in conjunction with the show landing on Amazon.The songs see Glover collaborate with the show’s fictional star Ni’jah (Nirine S. Brown) and features contributions from Fam Udeorji, Teo Halm, Jeff Kleinman and others.Listen to the ‘Swarm’ EP below.Back in January, Glover spoke about whether or not his musical alter ego Childish Gambino was retired during an interview at the Golden Globes 2023.“I’m making music right now,” he told Laverne Cox.