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The latest hip-hop news: tours, festival line-ups, releases and live shows.
Kreepin Deth, CC BY-SA 4.0Red Hot Chili Peppers, Grohl & Staples Headline SCM 25th Benefit
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl and Vince Staples will perform at the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s 25th anniversary benefit concert on October 17 in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale September 25.
Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 4.0Nicki Minaj Defends Support for Donald Trump: "I Just Love Him"
Nicki Minaj publicly defended her admiration for Donald Trump during a Fox News interview, calling him "grounded" and "inspiring." The comments have reignited discussions about her political stance.
Dario De Marco, Public domainTom Morello's 'Power To The People' adds Geezer Butler, Scott Ian
Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello has expanded his 'Power To The People' event line-up with legends like Geezer Butler and Scott Ian. The star-studded bill includes Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters.
Diego DeNicola from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY 2.0Gnarls Barkley Return for First Tour in 18 Years This November
Gnarls Barkley, the iconic duo of CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse, will embark on their first tour in 18 years this November. Nine North American dates are set, including stops in San Francisco, New York, and Atlanta.
Harald Krichel, CC BY-SA 3.0Ed Sheeran Tour Fallout: Aaron Rowe Defends Singer Amid Gaza Protests
Aaron Rowe, former Ed Sheeran tour opener, defends the singer amid controversy over Macklemore’s removal. Rowe urges focus on Robert Kraft’s role in silencing pro-Palestinian voices.
Harald Krichel, CC BY-SA 3.0Ed Sheeran Tour Opener Contest Flooded With Pro-Palestine Entries
Guitar Center’s contest to find an opening act for Ed Sheeran’s Mexico City show has been overwhelmed by pro-Palestine submissions. The company insists it will proceed despite the controversy.
Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0Hayley Williams and Rico Nasty perform "Airplanes" live after 16 years
Hayley Williams and Rico Nasty delivered a surprise performance of B.o.B's 2010 hit "Airplanes" at Forest Hills Stadium in New York. The duet marked Williams' first live rendition of the song in 16 years.