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SZA To Headline Coachella As Hip-Hop Remains Largely Absent From The Lineup

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:32:55 +0000

SZA remains one of the biggest artists in the world, so it should come as no surprise that she has landed on the Coachella lineup. In fact, she is going to be the headliner on the third day of the two-weekend festival. Other headliners include Dua Lipa and Tame Impala.

While Don Toliver is getting some love on the third day of the festival, you will notice that hip-hop is largely being excluded. There are hardly any rap acts to be found. Coachella has championed the genre in the past, although with recent audience shifts, it is clear that the genre is simply being phased out of these spaces.

It’s a harsh reality, and one that is sad for a lot of fans. There was a time when a hip-hop artist could headline these festivals. Now, they are reduced to second billing. Rumors circulated that Drake could be on the lineup, but as it turns out, that never materialized.

Coachella Lineup

The shows will take place in Indio, California, at the Empire Polo Club. The shows are set for April 9 – 11 and April 16 – 18, 2027. If you are a fan of music, regardless of genre, then this will be an event you must attend at least once.

How To Cop Tickets

If you are trying to get tickets for next year’s Coachella, you will be able to do so over at coachella.com. Moreover, there are various transportation and accommodation packages for each weekend. These are especially popular for those who might be attending from out of town.

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Usher & Chris Brown Cancel Los Angeles & Miami Shows Amid Alleged Beef

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 13:12:08 +0000

Usher and Chris Brown have been embroiled in some controversy as of late, mostly stemming from their November 5 Atlanta show, which was subjected to numerous delays. Their tour has since taken another turn, as it was reported on Tuesday evening by TMZ that the duo decided to cancel their November 16 show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

It was later reported by WSB-TV that two R&B stars also canceled an upcoming show on December 6 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. At this time, a reason for the cancelations has not been made available.

Usher And Chris Brown Cancel Their Show

Usher and Chris Brown's Los Angeles Concert Canceled Amid Ongoing Feud https://t.co/4vOvIEClWQ
— TMZ (@TMZ) November 11, 2026

Prior to the November 5 show, it was reported that Chris Brown wanted to wait for fans to get in their seats. However, Usher was adamant about starting the show on time. This reportedly led to a feud behind the scenes, and fans suffered as a result. There were complaints of a rushed show and long wait times. Now, there is a petition with 3000 signatures as fans look to secure refunds.

Where Are Usher & Chris Brown Performing Next?

Usher and Chris Brown still have plenty of tour dates. Tonight, they finish up in Atlanta before going to New Orleans, Houston, and Miami. They will eventually finish their tour in Tampa Bay on December 12.

November 11, 2026 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Final night of Atlanta residency)
November 20, 2026 – New Orleans, LA – Caesars Superdome
November 21, 2026 – New Orleans, LA – Caesars Superdome
November 24, 2026 – Houston, TX – Reliant Stadium
December 3, 2026 – Miami Gardens, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
December 5, 2026 – Miami Gardens, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
December 11, 2026 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
December 12, 2026 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium (Tour Finale)

Let us know your thoughts on the situation in the comments below.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “The Blacker The Berry” Gets An Anime Remix In “Bass X Machina”

Alexander Cole — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Kendrick Lamar has delivered some big hits over the years. One of those songs is none other than “The Blacker The Berry,” which comes from his 2015 magnum opus, To Pimp A Butterfly.

The song has been performed at the Grammys, and it has remained a pivotal song in rap history. That said, the song was recently used as part of an episode of Bass X Machina. This is a new anime on Netflix, with Brian Tyree Henry playing the part of Bass Reeves.

As you can see in the clip below, there is a gunfight on a train. When Reeves says, “Anybody wanna reconsider? You got until I finish reloading this gun,” the song begins playing. As you will notice, this is a remix of the song that is made to fit within the sound design of the episode.

Kendrick Lamar In Bass X Machina

kendrick remix in bass x machina alert pic.twitter.com/oWmrn0OKre
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) November 7, 2026

Overall, it is a dope move from the show to include this song. It just goes to show the power of Kendrick’s music, and how it remains culturally relevant after all these years.

Mustard once said that Kendrick Lamar was inspired by Goku when he made the song “Hey Now.” Clearly, the anime influences are clear, and now, the shoe is on the other foot.

“I had heard ‘Hey Now’ during the ‘Not Like Us’ video shoot; he played me a snippet. I asked him, ‘Man, what made you do that?’ And he said, ‘When I heard the beat, I just felt like Goku or something’,” Mustard told Grammy.com. “I was like, ‘What?’ And he explained, ‘Yeah, when I hear certain shit on your beats, it brings out something else in me, so I just did whatever I felt.’ I was like, ‘Wow, that’s crazy.'”

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world.

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GloRilla’s Sister Hints At Alleged Reconciliation

Alexander Cole — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:00:00 +0000

GloRilla’s sister, Victoria Woods, has been quite vocal on social media over the past few months. It all started when she accused Glo of turning her back on Woods and the rest of the family.

Woods eventually parlayed this into becoming an internet personality. Some felt as though it was extremely disrespectful to GloRilla, who was trying to build her career, and clearly had her own reasons for how she was moving.

In recent months, Woods has apologized for her behavior. While GloRilla has mostly stayed away from commenting on the situation, that has not stopped Victoria Woods from leaving hints on social media. For instance, she recently posted an Instagram story suggesting that she and GloRilla are reconciling.

Victoria Woods Speaks Out

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“OMG! Y’all wouldn’t believe who just contacted me and said, “Victoria, I forgive you. Let’s focus up and put this behind us.” And honestly, that made me [cry] today…. I’m getting on a plane today and we’re doing a live stream together. Watch thissssss!” Woods wrote.

While the post does not explicitly say GloRilla’s name, it does seem as though that is who she would be talking about. Who else would it be? It’s hard to think she would be talking about anyone other than her sister.

Ultimately, if a livestream does, in fact, come to fruition, then we will know for sure who the secret person is. Over on The Jasmine Brand, fans expressed excitement about this news. However, once again, it is still uncertain who it was that messaged Woods in the first place.

Let us know what you think of all this in the comments below.

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Drake Reveals Which Song With Rihanna He Will Never Perform Again

Alexander Cole — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:06:59 +0000

Drake and Rihanna do not have a great relationship these days. Much of this has to do with A$AP Rocky, who has been beefing with Drizzy for a few years now. By extension, Riri doesn’t care much for Drake either, and it has created a culture of tension between the two sides.

That said, some fans were surprised to hear Drake singing Rihanna’s part on “Take Care” over the weekend. This took place as Drake was streaming on Kick with none other than Trainwreckstv. These two love to gamble together, and that is exactly what they were doing on the stream.

When Trainwrecks admitted just how much he loves the song, Drake had to let him down easy, stating that this won’t be performed ever again. “This the only performance you’re getting of this song probably, but s–t, welcome to Trainwreckstv, baby,” Drake said. “Oh my God, man.”

Drake Sings Rihanna’s Part On “Take Care”

Drake confirmed on stream that he'll never perform the song "Take Care" ever again

"This the only performance your getting of this song probably but sh*t welcome to Trainwreckstv baby" pic.twitter.com/fJMsNDvlc7
— Badnis (@coolmike00) November 7, 2026

In a previous Apple Music interview, A$AP Rocky had shown his disdain for Drake. While he said they didn’t have smoke, he certainly made it clear that they are not on friendly terms.

“This thing between us it’s not real smoke, but I just don’t f–k with him,” Rocky said at the time. “We was once friends. I feel like it’s over females. I feel like he wasn’t happy and he expressed that.

“I think at some certain point and everyone getting older and you supposed to be moving on. For you to be picking at a female, that’s soft to me. I didn’t put out music for me to say something back and I finally did say something back to a few people. I do think that s–t is petty. It’s enough money, fame, women, spotlights to go around. We not really tripping off nothing. Is it real smoke? It could never be. That ain’t real smoke.”

Ultimately, this is sad news for all of the day one Drake fans out there. However, it is not surprising in the least.

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Usher & Chris Brown Subjected To Petition From Fans Demanding Refunds For Hectic Atlanta Show

Alexander Cole — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:43:37 +0000

Usher and Chris Brown’s November 5 concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta has been under fire over the past few days. It was reported by TMZ that Brown and Usher got into an argument, which led to a three-hour concert delay. Brown reportedly wanted to wait so that fans could get into their seats. However, Usher allegedly wanted to go right away.

Brown has since called cap on these claims. However, there are still folks out there who believe there is some kind of issue brewing behind the scenes. For instance, during a show over the weekend, Brown brought out the woman who infamously rejected Usher. Some felt as though this was a slick way to shade Usher, although no one can truly say for sure.

What we do know is that Usher and Chris Brown have since become the subjects of a petition. Fans are upset that their show was rushed and delayed. Therefore, they have taken to change.org demanding refunds, or, at the very least, another show.

Usher & Chris Brown Hit With Change.Org Petition

A petition is asking Live Nation and Ticketmaster to refund fans or hold a make-up show after the Nov. 5 Usher and Chris Brown concert at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Fans say the show started about two and a half hours late with no opening acts, felt rushed and didn’t… pic.twitter.com/hYO9PYWOWH
— Change.org (@Change) November 10, 2026

So far, 3000 people have signed up for the petition. Overall, this just goes to show that fans are upset with what happened. Whether or not it actually puts pressure on Chris Brown and Usher is something that remains to be seen.

What we do know is that Chris Brown and Usher’s tour continues. It is going to finish up on December 12, and this recent hiccup is not dissuading people from going to the shows. These are two of the most popular artists in R&B, and it’s going to take more than just one bad show for people to sell off their tickets.

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DJ Akademiks Reveals Why Future Is To Blame For “Ya Hit’s” Failure

Alexander Cole — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 19:30:00 +0000

DJ Akademiks does not mince words when it comes to his commentary. If he doesn’t like something, he is going to let you know. If he feels as though an artist is making the wrong moves and has fallen off as a result, he is also going to let you know.

On Monday, Akademiks found himself weighing in on Future’s new single “Ya Hit.” It is a song that features rap heavyweights like Drake, Travis Scott, Loe Shimmy, and even Sexyy Red. However, the song has mostly been maligned for some weak verses from the song’s three superstars. In fact, the song only did one million streams on the first day, which is weak for a song that should bring about tremendous magnitude.

In the clip below, Akademiks explains that this is ultimately Future’s fault. He feels as though “Ran To Atlanta” was a success because Drake picked the right record. However, he claims Future simply picked the wrong record for this most recent effort.

DJ Akademiks Rants About Future

Akademiks says FUTURE was RESPONSIBLE for choosing the right song for Drake and Travis Scott on “YA HIT,” arguing that Drake already DID HIS PART by delivering a HIT on “RAN TO ATLANTA.”

“DRAKE UNDERSTOOD THE ASSIGNMENT.”

Ak argues that “YA HIT” was FUTURE’S SINGLE, meaning… https://t.co/oPZugmsYyk pic.twitter.com/HhslpZHeyJ
— CY Chels (@SeewhyChels) November 10, 2026

Unlike some of the detractors out there, Akademiks still believes this is a good song. He said as much on his stream, noting that “Ya Hit” is good because of the artists involved. Ak also believes that Future is going to have a plethora of hits on his next album, regardless.

Future is set to drop a new album called Infinity. At this time, there is no release date for the project. It’s difficult to imagine this being released before the end of the year. Most labels are looking for albums to be released in the new year, especially now that the budgets are getting tighter.

Let us know what you thought of “Ya Hit” in the comments below.

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Republican Representative Wants Diddy To Receive A Presidential Pardon

Alexander Cole — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:38:47 +0000

Representative-elect Anthony Constantino is a Republican from Upstate New York who just got elected to the House, and now he wants to see a pardon for Diddy. Constantino spoke to TMZ about his victory speech from last week, in which he stated that the music mogul deserves a pardon from President Donald Trump.

Constantino’s logic is that Diddy made New York a more vibrant city. He feels as though the mogul was also able to bring other artists into the city and make it a more exciting environment. President Trump has floated a full pardon for Diddy, although it remains to be seen whether or not that is coming anytime soon.

Watch full video on TMZ

Constantino also went off on Zohran Mamdani during his interview with TMZ. Although this should not come as a surprise to anyone. Mayor Mamdani has become a Republican boogeyman since taking office on January 1 of this year.

When Is Diddy’s Prison Release Date?

Diddy is set to be released from prison on February 6, 2028. His original sentence was going to have him released in April of that same year. However, over the past few months, his release date has changed almost a dozen times.

Furthermore, after an alleged fight at FCI Fort Dix, he was moved to FCI Allenwood. This prison has one-quarter of the prison population and is also low security. Diddy’s prison stay has been much quieter since he was moved, and it remains to be seen if his release date will change again in the coming weeks.

As for Representative Constantino, his fight to get Diddy a pardon could become a circus if he forces the issue. The American people want their lives to be better. They’re probably not worried about Sean Combs.

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Future Drops “Ya Hit” Music Video With Drake, Loe Shimmy, Travis Scott, And Sexyy Red

Alexander Cole — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:22:48 +0000

Future, Drake, Travis Scott, Loe Shimmy, and Sexyy Red have been part of the discourse cycle when it comes to the new single, “Ya Hit.” There are some fans out there who feel as though the song should have been a lot more than what it was. Others just simply feel as though all the superstars mailed in their verses. Meanwhile, Loe Shimmy has received praise for his hook, and Sexyy Red is left off the hook by the fact that she only contributes ad-libs.

Whatever the case may be, there is no denying that any single released by a legend is going to be heavily scrutinized. It is the gift and curse of being such a widely known artist. Future, Drake, and Travis Scott understand this firsthand.

That said, on Tuesday, the artists all came through with a new music video for “Ya Hit.” As you can imagine, this star-studded affair leads to a whole lot of energy. There are some gorgeous cars in the video, and it’s clear that everyone is having a good time flexing.

“Ya Hit” Music Video

Future is supposedly dropping a new album called Infinity in the not-so-distant future. Whether or not this new project actually lives up to the hype remains to be seen. The Real Me was an album that felt rushed, and there were fans who simply didn’t see the vision Future was going for.

Ultimately, it will be interesting to see where Future takes his sound going forward. At this time, it simply feels as though he and many other veterans are getting too complacent with the music, and fans are tuning out.

Only time will tell whether or not he can prove people wrong.

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From The Back (Remix) – Song by Lil Baby featuring Chris Brown

Alexander Cole — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:52:15 +0000

Lil Baby dropped off his new album Fresh on Friday. Four days later, he has already returned with a new remix for the song, “From The Back.” This remix features none other than Chris Brown. Overall, the song contains high-energy production with pianos from Lil Uzi Vert’s “Sanguine Paradise.” From there, Lil Baby gives us that catchy flow, while Brown does his thing. There are no surprises on the song. That said, if you are a fan of either of them, then you will likely get something out of this release.

Release Date: November 10, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Fresh

Quotable Lyrics from From The Back (Remix)

Shawty bad and she rad, and she know it (Yeah)
She be sayin’, “You cheatin’,” keep goin’ (Keep goin’)
Mafioso, I’m Cosa Nostra (Ooh)
Sendin’ boxes from coast to coast (Coast)

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