Stereogum — On Monday, the Roots Picnic 2024 lineup was announced, featuring Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, Victoria Monét, and more. Sexyy Red was also a part of the roster, which prompted backlash. The Roots’ Questlove, though, has come to her defen... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The two-day festival will be held in Philadelphia this June, featuring artists, DJs, podcasts, immersive experiences, and more. Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000 to Headline Roots Picnic 2024 Jo Vito more info

Stereogum — The Roots have announced their lineup for the 2024 edition of their annual Roots Picnic, which will take place at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on June 1 and 2. Lil Wayne will serve as one of its headliners, with a special set celebrating the mus... more info

Stereogum — The retro rap and R&B festival Lovers & Friends announced its 2024 lineup this week, with a poster topped by names like Janet Jackson, Usher, Backstreet Boys, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, and Nelly Furtado. One name that was i... more info

New York Post — Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne and Backstreet Boys are also scheduled to headline. more info

Consequence Of Sound — Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and Mary J. Blige are also slated for the R&B and hip-hop festival. Usher, Janet Jackson, and Backstreet Boys Lead Lovers & Friends 2024 Lineup Eddie Fu more info

Stereogum — This past Friday, Kid Cudi released a new album, INSANO, which featured guest appearances from A$AP Rocky, Young Thug, Lil Wayne, and more. Over the weekend, a giant statue of Cudi appeared off the coast of Southern California as a way to promote... more info

Stereogum — In a couple of weeks, Buffalo rap great Benny The Butcher will release his new LP Everybody Can’t Go. Benny puts out a lot of music, and it can be a mixed bag sometimes, but this is a major-label album with advance singles and everything. Thus f... more info

Stereogum — We’re getting a couple of would-be blockbuster rap albums this morning. There’s 21 Savage’s american dream , announced just a few days ahead of time. And there’s also Kid Cudi’s INSANO, which has been teased for months. At this point, C... more info

Stereogum — This weekend, the Biblical comedy epic The Book Of Clarence hits theaters. It was directed by Jeymes Samuel (Seal’s brother) and executive produced by Jay-Z, who also backed Samuel for his debut feature The Harder They Fall, which came out on Ne... more info