YG’s $60,000 Performance Contract With SDSU Had Only One Condition…

I, YG, do solemnly swear that I will not sing “Fuck Donald Trump” in front of thousands of San Diego State University students. It was a wholesome event with young, impressionable San Diego State University students.  And the only thing that University asked Compton rapper YG is this: Do not play that song, ‘Fuck Donald […]

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Is It Safe for Foreign Artists to Play SXSW?

If you’re an international (non-US) artist with plans to travel to South by Southwest (SXSW), should you reconsider those plans?  A look at the potential dangers involved. If you’re just catching up on this controversy, here’s the snapshot.  An indie band recently freaked out after reviewing their South-by-Southwest (SXSW) contract.  The band felt that language in the […]

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Hall and Oates Announce Joint North American Tour With Tears for Fears (See Dates)

It gets better with age! Hall and Oates will join up with Tears for Fears for a North American tour. Hall and Oates surprised fans today with the announcement of a joint North American tour.  The classic rock pop duo will team up with English pop rock band, Tears for Fears. Starting at the BOK […]

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Lil Wayne Comes Out of ‘Retirement’ for a 14-City Tour (See Dates)

Lil Wayne is about to grace the masses with a brand-new, 14-city tour.  Just try to get a ticket for under $1,000 (we’re not kidding). After cryptic messages suggesting a retirement, it looks like Lil Wayne is back in action.  Just this morning, the rapper disclosed a 14-date tour that starts next month. As of […]

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Ruff Ryders and DMX Reunite For 20th Anniversary Reunion Show

Will the DMX & Ruff Ryders Brooklyn performance lead to a full-blown tour? DMX, Eve, Swizz Beatz, The Lox, and Drag-On will reunite for Ruff Ryders’ 20th anniversary in Brooklyn. First announced on Instagram, the performance will celebrate Ruff Ryders’ past, present, and possible future.   Brooklyn !! Barclays April 21st will be a night […]

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Ticketmaster Scams J Cole Fans With $1,000+ Tickets

When you’ve sold out of J Cole and Midnight Oil tickets, do as Ticketmaster does: redirect fans to an official Resale ticket site, then, overcharge them by up to six times the original price. (Oh, and don’t forget to completely deny it.) The popular North Carolina rapper will perform in Auckland in December. Tickets went […]

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Add Another Spring Tour Concert, This Time from Soundgarden

Soundgarden will go on tour, officially starting in Atlanta in May. Yet, Florida rock fans will enjoy group performances in April. Spring 2017 is quickly shaping up to be a packed season for music fans. Future announced the Nobody Safe Tour, which will feature performances from Migos, Kodak Black, and Tory Lanez. Now, American rock […]

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Gucci Mane Just Announced the First Tour of His Career (See Dates)

Turns out that Gucci Mane has never done a full-blown tour.  Now, that’s all about to change. Gucci Mane has been crushing live performances for years.  But he’s never done a full-blown, multi-date headlining tour.  But that all changes with the upcoming Trap God Tour, which kicks off April 5th in Boston. Incidentally, the tour […]

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Eric Church May Face Lawsuits After Cancelling 25,000 ‘Scalper’ Tickets

It’s the kind of bold action that rocks the status quo and grabs headlines.  But Eric Church’s war on scalpers could have serious legal consequences, including from fans themselves. Eric Church is declaring war on scalpers.  And this was his offensive.  Just yesterday, the singer took an extreme step by invalidating 25,000 tickets purchased by […]

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J Cole Announces His Biggest, Most Ambitious Tour Yet (See Dates)

 57 dates across the US, Canada, Europe and Australia.  J Cole’s ‘4 Your Eyez Only’ tour could be his greatest tour yet. J Cole’s latest album went platinum.  But the real money comes from touring.  So before the excitement dies down, J Cole has announced an ambitious trek spanning three continents.  And those are just […]

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