J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, SZA to Headline Dreamville Festival

J. Cole's Dreamville Festival returns to Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, on April 6-7, with a lineup packed with music industry heavyweights.

R&B stars SZA and Chris Brown headline Saturday's performances, joined by Jeremih, Amaarae, Teezo Touchdown, J.I.D., ScHoolboy Q, Sexyy Red and others.

Sunday's lineup is just as exciting, with J. Cole and Nicki Minaj taking the stage as headliners. Festival-goers can also catch performances by Monica, Muni Long, Chase Shakur, Rema and Jeezy.

Dreamville Festival isn't just about the music. The event also features carnival rides, art installations, a variety of food vendors, and more, creating a weekend celebration of music and community.

This marks the fourth edition of Dreamville Festival, and tickets are selling fast. Limited general admission passes are still available for this two-day music extravaganza.

Full Lineup:

Saturday, April 6

SZA

Chris Brown

J.I.D.

Lil Yachty

ScHoolboy Q

Sexyy Red

Jeremih

EARTHGANG

Teezo Touchdown

Amaarae

Lute

Luh Tyler

Domani

Sunday, April 7

J. Cole

Nicki Minaj

Rema

Jeezy

Monica

Rae Sremmurd

Key Glock

Bas

Muni Long

Cozz

Omen

TiaCorine

Kid Cudi Announces 'Insano World Tour'

Kid Cudi, the Grammy Award-winning multiplatinum artist, producer, and actor, announced his "Insano World Tour" on Wednesday. The tour kicks off June 28th in Austin, TX, hitting 25 North American cities before extending to the UK and Europe in February 2025.

He will be joined by an impressive lineup of supporting acts: hip-hop legend Pusha T, multi-hyphenate Jaden Smith, and the dynamic duo EarthGang. The tour boasts stops in several major cities including New York, Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, concluding its North American leg on August 30th.

Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, March 15th at 10:00 a.m. local time. For more information on the lineup, tickets or tour dates click here.

The tour follows the release of Kid Cudi's ninth studio album, "Insano," which debuted in January 2024. The 21-track album includes collaborations with Travis Scott, Pharrell Williams, and others. 

Sinbad Vows Comeback Amidst Health Struggles

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Actor and comedian Sinbad, known for his role as Coach Walter Oakes in the hit series "A Different World," is making a determined comeback following his stroke in 2020. In a Instagram post, the 67-year old star expressed gratitude for the outpouring of love and support he has received during his medical challenges.

The post, shared on his verified Instagram account, captured Sinbad's emotional reaction as he watched footage of his recent virtual appearance alongside fellow cast members from "A Different World." The cast is currently embarked on a 10-city tour of historically Black colleges and universities, starting at the Atlanta University Center, which comprises Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College.

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"Thank you for your prayers, support, and positive thoughts. They’ve carried me this far and will see me through to the finish line," Sinbad wrote in the caption, reflecting on the overwhelming encouragement he has received. "It really is a different world out here! #WeGettinThereYall #ADifferentWorld," he added.

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The comedian's journey back to the spotlight has been marked by resilience and determination. In October 2020, his family revealed that he had suffered a stroke due to a blood clot traveling to his brain from his heart. Updates on his progress have been shared periodically, with a recent post in November 2022 showing Sinbad learning to walk again.

In his latest Instagram video, Sinbad expressed surprise and gratitude at the students' enthusiastic reception during the virtual tour, marveling at their familiarity with his work despite the decades since "A Different World" first aired. "Thank you to everybody who’s been praying for me and saying good things and supporting me during this time in my life," he expressed, visibly moved by the experience.

The comedian also reassured his fans of his imminent return, promising, "Expect to see more of me soon, and don’t freak out if you turn around and I’m standing right behind you." His optimistic outlook and unwavering determination to overcome obstacles have garnered an outpouring of support from fans and celebrities alike, with Terry Crews, Wanda Sykes and Judd Apatow among those sending messages of encouragement.