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ALWZ SNNY Throws Vibrant “Winter Meltdown” EDM Show
If there’s anyone to bring some much-needed heat to the frigid winter months, it’s ALWZ SNNY. The rising dance music producer recently put on a sold-out electronic dance music concert on December 3rd at The Original Cancun Cantina in Hanover, Maryland. ALWZ SNNY headlined and threw down an electrifying DJ set at the festival-style event, which was hosted by influencer Sydney Lint and featured appearances by DJ Deville, Gianni Glo, Ayne Vapel, Marquette King and TyeRiffic. ALWZ SNNY In tried-and-true SNNY fashion, the venue featured a number of experiential activations as performers pirouetted above ravers, who were blitzed by polychromatic lasers on the dancefloor. The DMV Shuffle Circle, a community of electronic music shufflers, could be seen cutting shapes throughout t...
Master Yeti Drops Sultry House Remix of “LuLu Lemon”
Rising hip-hop artist and record producer Master Yeti has unveiled a club-ready remix of his latest single, “LuLu Lemon.” The track is a sultry house tune that doubles as a formidable crossover thanks to its hazy hip-hop verses, which offer a solid contrast in a the dance-forward arrangement. The Chicago beatsmith does well to transform his original—a woozy emo-rap tune with lilting acoustic guitar riffs—into something entirely new while keeping its core elements at the forefront. If anything, the club remix of “LuLu Lemon” showcases the versatility of Yeti, a dual threat producer and vocalist capable of gliding across both the hip-hop and dance music spheres. Master Yeti, who grew up on Chicago’s south side, comes from a deeply musical family with roots. His ...
Roland’s New Retail Experience Lets You Control the Lighting, Audio and Video In-Store
While the in-person shopping experience has suffered greatly since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Roland is looking to change the way shoppers experience their products. The key to the legendary electronic music instrument manufacturer’s experience is their aptly-named Audience Specific Experience (ASX), which allows the stores to be tuned to customers’ liking the press of a button. The audio, video, and lighting are adapted to fit customers’ needs, allowing them to further immerse themselves throughout their visit. In addition to the ambiance upgrades, Roland has product experts on-site to assist with questions, hands-on demonstrations, and more. Check out some images from a handful of Roland stores below. <phx-gallery-image d...
Drakeo the Ruler Reportedly Stabbed at Festival in Los Angeles
UPDATE: This story was updated on Dec. 19 to confirm that Drakeo the Ruler has died as a result of being stabbed at Los Angeles’ Once Upon a Time in LA festival. A representative for the artist confirmed his passing to Billboard. Drakeo the Ruler has died after being stabbed at a Los Angeles music festival. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The rapper was assaulted at the Once Upon a Time in LA concert Saturday night (Dec. 18), the Los Angeles Times reported, citing a person with direct knowledge of the attack who requested anonymity. The festival was expected to feature several artists, including Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and Ice Cube. The Once Upon a Time in LA Fest confirmed in an Instagram post that the event had been called off early. Organizers did not give a reason. Los Angeles F...
Rapper Drakeo the Ruler Dies After Stabbing at Los Angeles Festival
Los Angeles rapper Drakeo the Ruler has died after being stabbed multiple times at a Los Angeles festival, a representative for the artist confirmed to Billboard. He was 28. The up-and-coming South Central rapper, whose real name was Darrell Caldwell, was attacked at the Once Upon a Time in LA concert at Banc of California and Exposition Park on Saturday (Dec. 18), according to a Los Angeles Times report, which cites a person with direct knowledge of the assault who requested anonymity. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Once Upon a Time in LA organizers confirmed in an Instagram post that the event had been shuttered early without providing an explanation. The concert was expected to feature such artists as Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Ice Cube, YG and The Game. Margaret Stewart, a spokes...
Drakeo the Ruler’s Death Mourned by Drake, Saweetie, Juicy J & More
The hip-hop community is mourning the death of rapper Drakeo the Ruler, who died after being stabbed multiple times at a Los Angeles music festival on Saturday night (Dec. 18). Artists like Drake, Saweetie, Juicy J and many others took to social media on Sunday to pay their respects to the 28-year-old L.A. native. Drakeo, whose real name was Darrell Caldwell, passed away after being attacked during the the Once Upon a Time in LA concert at Banc of California and Exposition Park. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Nah man this s— isn’t right for real wtf are we doing,” Drake wrote on his Instagram Story after learning about the tragic news. “Always picked my spirit up with your energy RIP Drakeo.” With the potential to create a long-lasting legacy that cemented his own place i...
Drakeo the Ruler Was Fatally Stabbed Last Night
Darrell Caldwell, also known by his stage name, Drakeo the Ruler, was killed last night before his performance at Once Upon A Time in LA. A rep for the artist confirmed with The Los Angeles Times that the burgeoning rapper was fatally stabbed during an altercation that took place backstage around 8:40pm PST in what is described as the “roadway backstage.” Paramedics promptly responded to the incident but no arrests have been made yet. Caldwell was set to perform amongst a star-studded lineup, including Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and YG. Shortly before midnight, the festival organizers Tweeted that the remainder of the show had been canceled. Live Nation also issued a statement: “There was an altercation in the roadway backstage. Out of respect for those involved and in coordination with local aut...
Drakeo the Ruler Fatally Stabbed At Once Upon A Time In L.A. Concert #RIPDrakeo
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty Drakeo the Ruler endured several legal troubles en route to becoming one of the notable Hip-Hop acts of his generation of Los Angeles rappers, including a stint in jail. On Saturday during a music festival, Drakeo was fatally stabbed backstage in Los Angeles as investigators are still seeking answers. According to The Los Angeles Times and several other outlets, Drakeo the Ruler, given name Darrell Caldwell, was among several acts at the Once Upon A Time In L.A. concert featuring headliners Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Ice Cube among others. The incident took place at the Banc of California Stadium in Exposition Park around 8:40 p.m. local time and ended the Live Nation event earlier than intended. The Times added that Drakeo was ...
Drakeo the Ruler Dies at 28, Stabbed at Los Angeles Festival
Drakeo the Ruler has died at the age of 28, TMZ and Rolling Stone report. A representative for the Los Angeles rapper also confirmed the news to Pitchfork. According to TMZ, Drakeo was stabbed during an altercation that broke out backstage during Once Upon a Time festival last night (December 18), where he was scheduled to perform. He was reportedly rushed to the hospital following the incident. Pitchfork has reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and Once Upon a Time festival for further information and comment. Shortly after 1 a.m. Eastern, Once Upon a Time posted a statement to Twitter stating that the festival would be ending early. The post did not reference the altercation or Drakeo the Ruler. Reports from The Los Angeles Times and local st...
Billie Eilish’s Biggest Billboard Hits: ‘Bad Guy,’ ‘Everything I Wanted’ & More
Happier-than-ever birthday, Billie Eilish! As the singer-songwriter turns 20 Dec. 18, Billboard celebrates by recapping her biggest chart hits and accomplishments. Eilish has tallied 30 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, from her first, “Lovely,” with Khalid, on the chart dated June 9, 2018, through the latest list, dated Dec. 18. She boasts five top 10s, including the No. 1 “Bad Guy,” which holds the distinction of dethroning the longest-leading hit in the chart’s history, Lil Nas X’s 19-week No. 1 “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. On the Billboard 200 albums chart, Eilish has scored two No. 1s: When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, for three weeks in 2019, and Happier Than Ever, for three weeks beginning this August. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Eilish also hol...
How Do You Tell the Story of Live Music? ‘Rock Concert’ Author on Tackling the Superstar Subject
In the live music business, it doesn’t get any bigger than stadium concerts. Thanks to the large seating capacity of most stadiums, artists playing at the top echelon of touring can earn $4 million to $5 million per show — double and triple what they can earn at arenas. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news But the model for stadium touring business wasn’t drafted by a major concert promotion company or a professional sports executive, but by a 16-year-old girl named Kay Wheeler who found herself swept off her feet by a Mississippi singer named Elvis Presley. According to the new book Rock Concert by Wall Street Journal music and arts contributor Marc Meyers, Wheeler convinced the Cotton Bowl to host a concert headlined by the “B...
‘Saturday Night Live’ Cancels Live Audience Amid Omicron Spike
Saturday Night Live will tape without a live audience on Saturday (Dec. 18) as COVID-19 cases linked to the omicron variant continue to surge in New York City and throughout the world. The venerable NBC comedy show announced the decision to its social media channels roughly eight hours before the episode featuring host Paul Rudd and musical guest Charli XCX was scheduled to tape. Explore Explore Charli XCX See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Due to the recent spike in the Omicron variant and out of an abundance of caution, there will be no live audience for tonight’s taping of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and the show will have limited cast and crew,” the show’s message read. “The show continues to follow all government safety guidelines in addition to a rigorou...
