Governors Ball
Roddy Ricch Governors Ball Case Dropped Less Than 24 Hours Later
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Roddy Ricch found himself in hot water on the way to his set at the Governors Ball music festival but managed to get released shortly afterward. According to reports, the rapper was en route to perform at the Governors Ball being held at Citifield in Queens, New York on Saturday (June 11th). The 23-year-old was riding in a Cadillac with two other men, Michael Figueroa and Carlos Collins as they reached a checkpoint outside of the venue. NYPD officers responded as Figueroa reportedly replied to a festival security worker asking him to exit the vehicle, “I’m not ready to get out yet.” An on-scene search of the car included the front passenger seat where Figueroa sat was in. Police unearthed a 9 mm Cavik handgun with bullets. All three w...
Roddy Ricch Arrested on Weapons Charges in New York Prior to His Governors Ball Set
Roddy Ricch was arrested on weapons charges Saturday (June 11) prior to his scheduled performance at Governors Ball in Queens, New York. The 23-year-old rapper, whose real name is Rodrick Moore Jr., and members of his crew were stopped at a security checkpoint near Citi Field, when law enforcement found a loaded firearm, additional ammunition and a large capacity magazine, TMZ reports. Ricch has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon, possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device, and unlawful possession of an ammunition feeding device, NYPD tells Billboard. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The rapper was in custody at Queens Central Booking awaiting arraignment on the charges at press time, according to Rolling Sto...
Halsey Covers Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ & Performs New Song ‘So Good’ at 2022 Governors Ball
Halsey pulled out some surprises at this year’s Governors Ball in New York. During their headlining set on Saturday (June 11), the singer performed a cover of Kate Bush‘s classic 1985 song “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God),” which has enjoyed renewed success on the Billboard charts after being featured in the new season of Stranger Things. “truly wish I wrote this song more than anything in the world I’m soooo happy it’s having this resurgence,” Halsey tweeted after the performance. “I knew immediately I wanted to do this.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news truly wish I wrote this song more than anything in the world I’m soooo happy it’s having this resurgence. I knew immediately I wanted to do this 🥺 https://t.co/JqErzFiKyH — h (@h...
Roddy Ricch Arrested For Gun In NYC Before Governors Ball, Performance Is A Wash
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Frazer Harrison / Getty Roddy Ricch was supposed to perform at Governors Ball in New York City this weekend. However, the Compton rapper was popped on weapons charges as he was entering the venue in Queens, and his plans went kaput. The “The Box” rapper was supposed to perform on Saturday (June 11), but that was a no-go thanks to a gun in the whip. Related Stories According to TMZ Hip Hop, Roddy and his team were stopped at a security checkpoint to the Queens festival and law enforcement said they found a loaded in the vehicle. According to the cops, they also found “about 9 rounds of ammo as well as a large capacity magazine.” Roddy and two other people in the vehicle were arrested and the rapper was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, pos...
Kid Cudi Premieres ‘Do What I Want,’ Lights Up Day 1 During Headlining Set at 2022 Governors Ball
“I’m the master of ceremonies, and I’ve come to show you a good time,” Kid Cudi told the sea of Governors Ball festival-goers during his second headlining set at the festival on Friday (June 10). The 11th iteration of the annual festival launched earlier in the day with a packed lineup of pop, dance, hip-hop, and alternative rock music. For the second straight year, the festival took place at Citi Field in Queens, New York, rather than its usual turf on Randall’s Island. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news After fiery performances from Jack Harlow, Quinn XCII, Black Pumas, Skepta, A$AP Ferg and more, the 38-year-old Cleveland native entered Governors Ball’s main stage at sunset, sporting bright ocean blue hair and a 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers...
J. Cole, Kid Cudi & Halsey To Headline 2022 Governors Ball
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 The 2022 Governors Ball is set to go down this summer on June 10 and the headliners have been revealed via their Instagram page and no, Travis Scott is not one of them. Headlining the three-day summer event that’s set to take place at Citi Field in New York City will be Kid Cudi (June 10), Halsey (June 11), and J. Cole (June 12). Aside from the three headliners, the concert will also feature over 60 other of your favorite music artists including Migos, Jack Harlow, Playboi Carti, and many many more. No Bobby Shmurda with the Mets hat? Seems like a missed opportunity. Still, should be hella lit. Related Stories Tickets for the event go on sale on Thursday, Jan. 27 at 11:59 a.m. EST with Citi Card holders getting first dibs...
Flume, Kaytranada, Madeon More to Perform at Governors Ball 2022: See the Full Lineup
Festival season is right around the corner, and the organizers of Governors Ball have thrown their hat into the ring with a stellar 2022 lineup. Scheduled for June 10-12 in Queens, New York, the 2022 edition of Governors Ball features a diverse lineup of electronic music artists. Flume, Louis The Child, Madeon, Kaytranada and more are set for performances at Citi Field this summer. Headlining this year’s fest are Kid Cudi, Halsey and J. Cole, who will perform on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Other major contemporary pop and hip-hop artists joining them on the undercard include Migos, Jack Harlow, Still Woozy, Joji, Glass Animals, Clairo, 100 gecs and Becky G, among many others. Governors Ball 2022 lineup with Flume, Madeon, Kaytranada, Migos...
Governors Ball Announces 2022 Lineup Featuring Kid Cudi, Halsey, J. Cole and More
Festival announcement season is upon us, and New York’s Governors Ball didn’t want to be left out in the cold. The massive three-day lineup is headlined by Kid Cudi, Halsey, and J.Cole, while featuring other notable acts like Migos, Beabadoobee, Glass Animals, Clairo and a whole lot of others. Perhaps the most unique name on the list is Diesel, better known as NBA legend and endlessly amusing analyst Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq Daddy hits the stage on June 11, while the festival runs that entire June 10-12 weekend at Citi Field. No word yet if Charles Barkley will be attending or hosting a cook-off at the event, but we can dream. At any rate, other artists on the bill include Flume, Playboi Carti, Roddy Ricch, Glass Animals, Migos, Jack Harlow, Clairo, 100 Gecs, Japanese Breakfast, Becky G, Bla...
Coinbase to Showcase Iconic Music Festival Moments at EDC Via Onsite NFT Galleries
Coinbase is banking on the electronic music community to help drive its growth prospects. In a series of new strategic sponsorships, dance music fans will be able to catch Coinbase at two upcoming editions of EDC in Las Vegas and Orlando respectively. The appearances will follow a recent activation on Randalls Island in New York City. Surprisingly, the leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange platform will be onsite demoing new experiential activations related to NFT technology. Coinbase is setting up shop and erecting physical NFT galleries, which will feature unforgettable music festival moments past and present. This year EDC Orlando is surpassing its 10-year anniversary milestone. To celebrate, Coinbase’s NFT gallery will take fans back on a trip down memory lane. Fans will...
RÜFÜS DU SOL, Duck Sauce, More Announced on Governors Ball 2021 Lineup
After the organizers of Governors Ball made the announcement earlier this year that the beloved three-day festival would be returning to Queens, it seems the festival’s 10th anniversary event is moving forward as scheduled. And while “plans” these days only mean so much, what holds more weight are lineup announcements, and this year’s edition has arrived. The lineup for Governors Ball 2021 is all-star, to stay the least. Set to take the stage will be a slew of superstar artists such as RÜFÜS DU SOL, Jamie XX, and Ellie Goulding, among many others. A-Trak will be throwing down on two separate occasions: first on Saturday with his brother—Dave 1 of Chromeo—as The Brothers Macklovitch, and again with Armand Van Helden...
Festival Season Back: A$AP Rocky, Billie Eilish & Alleged Rapper Post Malone Headlining 2021 Governors Ball
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Another day, another festival is returning in 2021, even though we are STILL in a pandemic. Following the news of Rolling Loud’s triumphant return in Miami, Governors Ball has announced it too will resurrect its music festival it understandably had to put on ice because of, you know… the COVID-19 pandemic. The lineup for the 10th anniversary of the popular festival was revealed on Tuesday (May.4), and it is, as expected, stacked with top artists. Like Rolling Loud, Rihanna’s alleged new boo, A$AP Rocky, will be headlining along with Billie Eilish and alleged rapper Post Malone. Other Hip-Hop names and acts include Megan Thee Stallion (who should be headlining), Young Thug, 21 Savage, Cordae, 24KGolden, DaBaby, Freddie Gibbs & The Al...
Governors Ball Music Festival Announces Return in September 2021
Slowly but surely, festivals are announcing their (hopeful) returns. Governors Ball is the latest to do so, revealing its plans to come back to New York in September 2021. Governors Ball was one of the first major festivals to cancel their 2020 iteration due to the impact of COVID-19, pulling the plug in January of last year. As vaccinations continue to be distributed, event producers Founders Entertainment are optimistic that this year’s edition of the fest will go on as scheduled. A representative told Billboard that the strategic decision to push the date to September was that it is “both more realistic and safer for all.” “While there are still question marks and unknowns in the world, rest assured that we are working closely with city and state autho...
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