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The curtain has officially closed on Beyoncé’s monumental COWBOY CARTER TOUR, culminating in a spectacular, sold-out finale at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas last Saturday night. The final performance was a historic event, featuring surprise appearances by JAY-Z, Destiny’s Child, and Shaboozey, to the fervent delight of the capacity-filled arena. Fans responded to each unexpected guest with deafening roars, fully aware they were witnessing a moment in music history during the tour’s climactic night. This two-night engagement, held on July 25 and 26, capped a transatlantic stadium run of 32 sold-out dates, produced by Parkwood Entertainment and promoted by Live…
Adam Sandler’s new Happy Gilmore 2 is now out on Netflix and multiple rappers have guest spots in the cult classic sequel.Rappers Make Cameos in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2On July 25, actor Adam Sandler’s long-awaited comedy sports film premiered on Netflix, 29 years after the release of the original. The sequel features a star-studded cast, including actors Ben Stiller, Christopher McDonald, Julie Brown and others. Several other entertainers make cameos in the movie, with Bad Bunny playing the role of Happy’s caddy, sports commentator Stephen A. Smith playing himself, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce playing an abusive boss and…
Once upon a time, music icon, Drake was simply known as Jimmy Brooks aka Wheelchair Jimmy, a fictional high school baller navigating life in yes, a wheelchair on the iconic teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. Now, one of Spotify’s most stream artist of all time is revisiting the role that first introduced him to millions in a brand-new documentary premiering at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. Titled Degrassi: Whatever It Takes, the feature-length project is directed by Lisa Rideout and will spotlight the groundbreaking legacy of the long-running Canadian series. Drizzy, returns alongside his former fellow castmates and the original…
The man claiming to be Jay-Z’s son says he’s not done going after Jigga in court after dropping a lawsuit against the music mogul earlier this month.Rymir Satterthwaite Gives Update After Dropping Lawsuit Against Jay-ZOn Sunday (July 27), Rymir Satterthwaite updated his supporters on Instagram, following his withdrawn lawsuit against Jay-Z, whom Rymir and his late mother have unsuccessfully sued for paternity multiple times.”It’s been a crazy couple weeks. I just want to let y’all know, I have not stopped my fight,” Rymir says in the video below. “I did withdraw my case. It’s for a reason, y’all. It’s not ’cause…
ONE Musicfest is back and bigger than ever. The 16th annual edition of the nation’s largest Black-owned, open-air, multi-stage festival returns to Atlanta’s Piedmont Park on October 25 and 26. Presented by P&G and co-produced by Live Nation Urban, this year’s lineup pays homage to Atlanta’s profound impact on Black music and culture. Future will headline with a rare hometown performance. A special Dungeon Family reunion will honor the late Rico Wade, a founding member of Organized Noize and the architect of Southern hip-hop classics. The Roots return to OMF after ten years, this time joined by Mary J. Blige…
Coming off what many critics considered their weakest effort, Business Never Personal marked a powerful resurgence and a temporary farewell for one of Hip Hop’s most influential duos, EPMD. Though technically their fourth studio album and second release under the Def Jam umbrella, Business Never Personal is often hailed as the group’s third certified classic. EPMD, known for their underground grit, found unexpected mainstream success with this project. The album climbed to #14 on the Billboard 200—higher than any of its predecessors and moved over 500,000 units within its first few months, earning a gold certification. A major factor in…
What a world we live in. They call these times the information age, but is it really? Okay, so G Herbo stirred up socials with a surprising admission that quickly lit up the comment sections. While making an appearance on The Adam Friedland Show, the Chicago rapper found himself in unfamiliar territory when legendary producers J Dilla and Madlib came up during a rapid-fire game of This or That. Right to the content … In a now-viral clip, Herbo easily answered the first few matchups. “2Pac or Biggie?” asked Friedland. “2Pac. I’m gonna go with 2Pac… I’ve always been a Pac…
Another day, another deflecting rant from President Donald Trump. This time POTUS is calling out music Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey for get this, publicly backing Vice President Kamala Harris. For the record, what he is alleging is not a crime and never has been. Also for the record, there is no proof that his allegations are even true. But the president used his Truth Social platform over the weekend to accuse the two cultural powerhouses of accepting massive payments from the Democratic Party in exchange for endorsements, which he claimed should be grounds for legal action. Trump wildly alleged that…
Beyoncé made her final Cowboy Carter tour stop one for the history books. On Saturday, July 26, the superstar lit up Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with a surprise appearance from none other than Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. The moment sent the crowd into a frenzy as the original Destiny’s Child trio reunited onstage and delivered a high-energy set that included classics like “Lose My Breath” and “Bootylicious.” Although the group officially stepped away from the spotlight in 2006 following their fourth studio album, Destiny Fulfilled, this reunion proves their sisterhood remains strong. The three have popped up together…
Ice Cube and the BIG3 are making it clear that not every rising star will get the same massive offer Caitlin Clark did. In case you missed it, last year, the rap icon and co-founder of the BIG3 shocked sports fans when he revealed a $5 million pitch to lure Indiana Fever phenom Caitlin Clark to the three-on-three league. But don’t expect Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese to see that same deal on the table. Speaking with our friends at TMZ Sports, Cube explained that Clark’s offer came after corporate sponsors gave the green light, saying they believed the move would…