Five Hip-Hop Icons to Unite for Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show

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It’s still way too early in the NFL season to predict whether the game will be worth watching, but for the first time in a long time it looks like the Super Bowl’s halftime show will be must-see television for hip-hop fans no-matter what teams are facing off in the main event. 

Thursday the NFL, Pepsi and Roc Nation announced five hip-hop icons will unite to headline the 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. 

Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar will take to the stage to perform together for the first time in their careers. Jay Z whose firm Roc Nation has helped produce the last two halftime shows and will guide this one as well said in a statement that the show was “history in the making.”

"Dr. Dre, a musical visionary from Compton, Snoop Dogg, an icon from Long Beach and Kendrick Lamar, a young musical pioneer in his own right, also from Compton, will take center field for a performance of a lifetime,” said Jay Z, hyping the lineup. "They will be joined by the lyrical genius, Eminem and the timeless Queen, Mary J. Blige.”

Dr. Dre thanked Jay Z, Roc Nation, the NFL and Pepsi for the opportunity to participate in what he called, “an unforgettable cultural moment.”

"The opportunity to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime show, and to do it in my own backyard, will be one of the biggest thrills of my career," Dr. Dre. said.

The Fugees to Reunite for First Time in 15 Years to Celebrate 'The Score'

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For the first time in 15 years Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel will take to the stage together Wednesday, reuniting one of the defining hip hop groups of the 1990s – Fugees.

In 1996 the trio's second album "The Score" shot them to superstardom. Hit singles "Killing Me Softly" and "Ready or Not" helped propel it to the top of the Billboard charts. The Fugees went on to become the first hip-hop group ever to be nominated for Album of the Year at the 1997 Grammy's, where "The Score" took home awards for Best Rap Album and Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group ("Killing Me Softly").

The group's first reunion since 2006, when the Fugees kicked off Grammy week with a free show in Hollywood, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the seven-time platinum album, which has sold over 22 million copies and is the best-selling album ever by a hip-hop group. 

“The Fugees have a complex but impactful history,” said Hill in a statement. “I decided to honor this significant project, its anniversary, and the fans who appreciated the music by creating a peaceful platform where we could unite, perform the music we loved, and set an example of reconciliation for the world.”

Jean added: “As I celebrate 25 years with the Fugees, my first memory was that we vowed, from the gate, we would not just do music we would be a movement. We would be a voice for the un-heard, and in these challenging times, I am grateful once again, that God has brought us together.”

The reunion will also launch a 12-city world tour beginning with Wednesday's New York City "intimate" pop-up show that is scheduled to take place in an undisclosed location. According to reporting from Variety the New York show is in support of “Global Citizen Live,” a global broadcast event “calling on world leaders to defend the planet and defeat poverty,” to air on September 25. Those looking for an opportunity to attend can head here.

The rest of the tour will commence November 2 at United Center in Chicago and will make stops across the globe before finishing in Africa, with the final shows taking place in Nigeria and Ghana. 

FUGEES TENTATIVE TOUR 2021 DATES: 

• Wed, Sept 22 – NYC – ???
• Tues, Nov 2 – Chicago, IL – United Center
• Sun, Nov 7 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
• Fri, Nov 12 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum
• Thurs, Nov 18 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
• Sun, Nov 21 – Miami, FL – FTX Arena
• Fri, Nov 26 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
• Sun, Nov 28 – Washington D.C. – Capital One Arena
• Sat, Dec 4 – Paris, France – La Defense Arena
• Mon, Dec 6 – London, U.K. – The O2
• ??? – Nigeria – ???
• Sat, Dec 18 – Ghana – ???

Las Vegas Bringing Whitney Houston Back in Hologram Show

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Nearly 20 years after her accidental death Whitney Houston is making a return to the American stage.
Thanks to technology created by Houston, Texas',  Base Hologram — in partnership with the late singer's estate —Houston will begin a residency in Las Vegas in October.

An Evening With Whitney: The Whitney Houston Hologram Concert features holograms of Houston from various stages of her career interacting with live backup singers, dancers, and musicians in an attempt to create a one-of-a-kind concert experience that gives the audience a chance to see the diva breathe life into her greatest works. 

“A hologram show is all about the imagination and creating a “wow factor” that extends to an incredible experience to enjoy for years to come,"  said Pat Houston, Whitney's sister-in-law, former manager and CEO of the Whitney E. Houston Estate, of the show adding that while Whitney is not with us her music will be with us forever and projects like this hologram tour will help keep her memory alive.

"We know we made the right decision partnering with BASE because they understand how important it is to produce a phenomenal hologram. They also know that engaging her fans with an authentic Whitney experience would resonate worldwide because of the iconic status that she created over three decades. Her fans deserve nothing less because she gave nothing less than her best.”

Choreographer Fatima Robinson, known for her award-winning work with celebrities such as Michael Jackson and Mary J. Blige amongst many others, described Houston as a musical trailblazer, adding, "I'm extremely honored to have this opportunity to help craft this show in her honor."

The show opens October 26th at the Harrah’s Showroom, with performances currently scheduled to occur almost nightly until April 30, 2022. Tickets are available now on Vivid Seats and Ticketmaster. This will be the second run for the show. It debuted in the U.K. in February of  2020 before the pandemic to mixed reviews. 

 

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Master P Announces "No Limit Reunion Tour"

Master P hopped on Instagram to announce a "No Limit Reunion Tour" is happening!

P says, "This is not just a concert it's a celebration! Giving these star their flowers now! Not waiting until they are gone!"

Rappers joining the tour include Mia X, Mystikal, Silkk The Shocker, Fiend, Snoop Dogg, and more.

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No Limit Reunion Tour is coming to St Louis November 2nd! This is not just a concert it’s a celebration! Giving these Stars their flowers now! Not waiting until they are gone! @themamamiax @mindofmystikal_ @silkktheshocker @504fiend @snoopdogg @therealyoungbleed @therealmrservon #RipSouljaSlim #FreeCMiller #FreeMac over 100million records sold independently & starting October 9 Im gonna do 100 songs giving opportunity to the hottest artists in the game to the new up and coming artists and producers www.NoLimit100.com #WeAllWeGot #NoLimit100

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WATCH: Mary J. Blige Performs With Lil Kim, Method Man, & More [VIDEO]

Mary J. Blige was awarded with BET's Lifetime Achievement award last night presented by Rihanna.

Watch Mary J's medley of epic songs including cameos from Lil' Kim and Method Man below:

H-Town Thanksgiving Concert Is Giving You Life

Thanksgiving Day in Houston, Texas the city will host the ultimate throwdown.  The giants of Houston Hip-Hop are hitting the stage for one night at White Oak Music Hall.

It's your chance to see the Mo City Don, Z-ro, Lil Keke, Slim Thug, Lil Flip, Paul Wall & Yung Martez.

Tickets go on sale October 5, 2018 at http://htownthanksgiving.com