ラップ界のレジェンド、リル・ウェインが、コーチェラやグラミー賞といった主要イベントに一貫して招待されないことへの不満をSNSで吐露した。43歳の同アーティストは4月18日、X（旧Twitter）を通じて心境を明かし、毎年のように選考から漏れる状況を「謙虚にさせられる経験」と表現した。
リル・ウェインは4月18日（土）、コーチェラ・フェスティバルやグラミー賞といったイベントに招待されず、関与もできていないことへの失望をXで表明した。「コーチェラやグラミー賞といったイベントの時期になると、いつも決まって自分が招待されず、蚊帳の外に置かれる。これは実に謙虚にさせられる経験だ」と彼は綴った。続けてファンへの感謝を述べ、「もしみんなの心や記憶の中に僕の居場所があるのなら、それに感謝している。君たちこそが、時代を超えて僕を謙虚にさせてくれる存在だから。本当にありがとう。君たちがいなければ、僕は無力だ」とコメントした。
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Jay-Z headlined the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia on May 30 with a surprise freestyle that included apparent shots at Drake, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj. The performance marked his first solo headlining show in more than five years.
Jay-Z has voiced concerns about whether battling remains essential to hip-hop, pointing to the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud as an example that has gone too far. In a GQ interview, he criticized how such rivalries now involve personal attacks and children amid social media amplification. He suggested collaborations could replace destructive battles.
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Lil Wayne has announced additional North American dates for the 20th anniversary celebrations of his Tha Carter series. Most performances will include support from 2 Chainz, while the Game joins for three shows in California. The extension follows last year's tour and the June release of Tha Carter VI.
Chanel West Coast and Lexy Panterra caught up with reporters at the Grow & Glow festival near Coachella grounds on Friday, dishing on their excitement for Justin Bieber's performance. But they had a cheeky plea: please don't relieve yourselves on the ground while waiting. Lexy shared her concerns after spotting fans already squatting during the weekend.
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The UK's Wireless Festival 2026 has been cancelled after the Home Office denied Kanye West—now Ye—entry to headline the event, amid backlash to his booking reported earlier. Organizers cited the visa refusal and promised full refunds, following sponsor withdrawals and public outcry over West's antisemitic history.
SZA shut down online speculation that she was paid to standby as a backup act for Justin Bieber's Coachella headline set. The singer clarified via Instagram that no one paid her and she was in New York at the time. Bieber's performance drew mixed reactions amid his comeback push.