Kanye West just proved that stadium-scale Hip-Hop doesn’t need corporate gatekeepers anymore, and Chicago’s two-night homecoming at Soldier Field delivered the receipts to back it up. The independent YE Live Stadium Tour pulled in 142,000 people across September 3 and 4, with approximately 71,000 fans each night, marking one of the most ambitious artist-led touring operations
Southern Hip-Hop Legend Webbie Passes Out on Stage While Performing With Boosie in Dallas
Videos have circulated online of the Baton Rouge rapper performing at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, Texas, with Boosie BadAzz. Together, they rapped their classic song “Wipe Me Down” before he passed out on stage. Rumors and reports suggested that he suffered a seizure during the performance. However, the exact cause for his collapse has yet to
BET Brings Soul Train Awards Back, But Not Los Angeles
Don Cornelius’ cultural creation gets a major 2026 revival as BET brings Soul Train Awards to Chicago with an unprecedented CBS broadcast. The show will go back to where the iconic show was created in Chicago. The network announced Thursday that the 2026 “Soul Train Awards” will air on BET with simultaneous broadcasts on CBS,
Jay-Z pauses London show to wish Beyoncé a happy 45th birthday
During his London concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday, Jay took a moment to honour his wife, Beyoncé, getting the crowd to join him in a serenade for her 45th birthday. Jay commanded the stage with the confidence of someone who’s earned every moment, bringing out a rotating cast of legends that transformed the
Jay-Z Says Beyoncé Can Sing, But She’s Also an Amazing Producer
The Roc Nation founder was on the red carpet in Manhattan to celebrate “JAY-Z IN 8″, and made something crystal clear about his wife’s studio talents. The red carpet event drew everyone from the Hip-Hop world and beyond. Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, Yo Gotti, Charlamagne tha God, Winnie Harlow, Gunna, and director Rick Rubin all
Mac Miller fans pay tribute at Blue Slide Park, 8 years after the rapper & Pittsburgh native’s death
The eighth annual Celebration of Mac happened Saturday at Blue Slide Park, the iconic playground that became the title of his 2011 debut album and the spiritual center of his legacy. Released when he was just 19 years old, Blue Slide Park announced Mac to the world as a Pittsburgh kid with something real to say. According
Jill Scott postpones final tour dates after testing positive for COVID-19
The Grammy-winning singer said she is feeling OK but rescheduled four shows to protect fans and her team. The Houston-area concerts originally set for Aug. 30 and 31 at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land have been moved to Sept. 11 and 12. The Dallas-area stops initially booked for Sept. 3 and 4 at The
J Cole Cancels Sacramento Show Following Crew Member’s Death
J Cole lost a member of his touring family on Thursday when a big rig carrying equipment for “The Fall Off Tour” crashed on Interstate 5 near Sacramento, forcing the cancellation of his Golden 1 Center show. The truck driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, died in the accident after the rig went
Rap Life with Ebro Reviews Versuz with Donell Jones & Joe, 50 Cent, Swizz Beatz & More
In this special episode of Rap Life Review, 50 Cent, Tony Yayo, Uncle Murda, Tyrese, Joe, Donell Jones, 702, YoYo, Jay Valentine, Swizz Beatz, Estelle chat discuss Donell Jones & Joe’s VERZUZ performance.
Ye Concerts In Russia Officially Canceled
Kanye just got rejected by another country, and this time it’s Russia pulling the plug on his St. Petersburg shows. The Gazprom Arena announced it’s canceling the October 10 and 11 performances that were supposed to be sold out, with VIP tickets running up to $1,880 each. The venue stated that no contracts had been signed