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L:auryn Hill is out there doing Lauryn Hill things and her Detroit fans are suffering. Her show at LCA tonight has been cancelled with no explanation.
Lauryn Hill Cancels Tonight’s Concert at Little Caesar’s Arena
Well, if you have tickets to Lauryn Hill and The Fugees or were planning on getting tickets for the show tonight, unfortunately, that show has been canceled at Little Caesar’s Arena, so do not show up. Tickets can be refunded at the point of purchase, tickets purchased online or by phone are going to be automatically refunded.
Snoop without the smoke is like macaroni without the cheese. His post about “going smokeless” was just an ad campaign for smokeless fire pits.
Snoop Duped Everyone Saying He Was Going “Smokeless”
I don’t know about you, but Snoop got me. He posted a tease that he was giving up the smoke, what he actually meant was that he was going to be doing a collaboration for a limited edition Solo Stove, a brand of smokeless fire pits. The whole thing was an ad and it was genius marketing. I’m familiar with this company, it’s like a bonfire pit where you use alternative twigs and stuff and it doesn’t create smoke. And they’re portable so you can take them with you, which is great if you are a big camping person like me. Whoever was in charge of that marketing campaign, absolute genius. Give them a raise. The limited edition Snoop Dogg Solo Stove runs $350 and it comes with a bucket hat that has “Going Smokeless” on it and a sticker pack. Check it out right here… https://solostove.com/en-us/sp/going-smokeless
A$AP Rocky at a preliminary hearing in his assault case. He’s been charged with two counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm in a November 2021 incident.
A$AP Rocky Will Stand Trial For Assault With a Semi-Automatic Firearm
The judge in the A$AP Rocky case has said that there is enough evidence for him to stand trial for two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm. They say he pointed and fired a handgun at his former friend, A$AP Relli, two years ago causing minor injuries. New surveillance video that was released by the police shows Rocky with a firearm just before the altercation and also two loud pops, which you can hear but not see on camera. Police say they did not find any bullet casings at the scene, but apparently the victim went back a couple of days later and found some bullet casings, but they were tested by the police and had no fingerprints on them. The guns were also never recovered. A$AP Rocky’s lawyers says his former friend is just trying to gain financially from this situation. We’ll have to see what happens because he is facing nine years in prison. Take a look at the security footage here… https://x.com/HipHopDX/status/1726717028701192379?s=20
A$AP Rocky: 8 Best Songs Ranked
A$AP Rocky has a lot of layers to his creativity. He first hopped on the scene in 2011 when he dropped his debut mixtape Live. Love. A$AP. However, before the tape was officially released, his song “Peso” was leaked online and fans began wondering who he was. The A$AP in front of his rap name (his legal name is Rakim Mayers) is due to the hip-hop collective that he is a part of. It includes A$AP Ferg, A$AP Nast, A$AP Ant, A$AP Bari, the late A$AP Yams, and more.
Two years after the drop of his 2011 mixtape, he released his debut album Long. Live. A$AP. The album debuted at No. 1. The album contained “Fashion Killa,” “Goldie,” and his lead single “F—– Problems.” The latter track featured Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and 2 Chainz. It was also nominated for the Best Rap Song at the 2014 Grammys.
What’s Next for A$AP Rocky?
In his personal life, he just welcomed his second child with his girlfriend Rihanna. The couple has two sons, RZA, who was born last May, and Riot Rose, who was born in August.
Music-wise, Rocky fans should expect a new album from him this year. The rapper said earlier this year that his new album is already complete. “It’s finished and we just putting the finishing touches on it. It’s coming for sure,” he promised back in January, perHipHopDX.
Since then, he has released “Same Problems?” and “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n)” as a lead artist. He also teased that Don’t Be Dumb will have features from Tyler, The Creator, Miguel, Thundercat, Lil Yachty, and more. Fans thought he was hinting at an August release date when he tweeted “AWGEST,” but it is now September, and no album update has been made at this time. However, while we wait, we can take a look at eight of his best songs ranked below:
8. "Sundress" - A$AP Rocky (2018)
In “Sundress,” A$AP shows off his versatility. In this song, his rapping takes a backseat and you’re able to hear him sing. It also still has a similar vibe to most of the popular songs in his catalog, giving off a hypnotic and euphoric feel. The song went platinum in January.
“Fashion Killa” is one of A$AP Rocky’s most popular songs. It’s also very apparent how much he loves fashion and styling, and this song is an ode to his talent. A$AP’s flow on this song is very mellow with an upbeat tempo. The song samples Leon Haywood’s 1970’s hit, “I Want’a Do Something Freaky to You.”
The music video features Rihanna, and some manifestation is found in the lyrics as he raps: “Our babies will be fly-er than their parents.” Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their second child together this year.
7. Canal St. - A$AP Rocky ft. Bones, 'At. Long. Last. ASAP' (2015)
Canal Street is a popular street in Lower Manhattan that tourists are usually drawn to for their fake designer items. The street is popular, so is the song in A$AP’s discography. The song has another popular line “F— Jiggy, I’m flawless, f— pretty, I’m gorgeous,” he raps. The record is from his 2015 album At. Long. Last. ASAP and is certified platinum as of January.
This track is a follow-up to another popular A$AP song “Pretty Flacko.” The term “flacko” comes from the Spanish word “flaco” which means thin. In this song, Rocky boasts about his looks and his unique style. “Always been a stand-up guy, I’d rather stand out,” he raps. The song went two times platinum.
4. "Peso" - A$AP Rocky 'Live. Love. ASAP' (2011)
Rocky’s confidence is part of his swag, and this song is just one example of him verbalizing. He starts of the song with “I be that pretty muthaf—–, Harlem’s what I’m repping.” The song is from his debut mixtape Live. Love. ASAP and also served as his lead single. In January, the song was certified platinum by the RIAA.
3. "Praise the Lord (Da Shine)" - A$AP Rocky ft. Skepta 'Testing' (2018)
“Praise the Lord (Da Shine)” is the third collaboration between the Harlem rapper and Skepta. They previously worked on 2016’s “Put That on My Set” and 2017’s “Ghost Ride.” The music video for the song was filmed in both Harlem and London where both rappers are from. It’s a special song to A$AP. “It takes me back in a place, my childhood or past life that I can’t even explain. It’s nostalgic,” he told Complex in 2018. The song has been certified triple platinum.
2. "L$D" - A$AP Rocky 'At. Long. Last. ASAP' (2015)
The creative direction in A$AP’s music videos is unique. This one is like a hallucination which is similar to the effects of taking the drug LSD. However, for Rocky, he explains throughout the song LSD stands for “love, sex, dreams.” The song was nominated for Best Music Video at the 2016 Grammys. The song is now three times platinum by the RIAA.
There was not a party you attended after this song was put out where it was not played. While the song has guest verses from rappers such as Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and 2 Chainz, A$AP carries his own amongst the crowd. The song was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 2014 Grammys. The song is also seven times platinum by the RIAA.
Jonel Jaksa is the producer for The All-New Morning Bounce with Mean Jean and Shannon Renee. He’s been with 105.1 The Bounce since 2020 and has been in radio for over 20 years. He’s worked at several stations and in a wide array of radio formats, from hip-hop to rock to country music to sports talk, and is a three-time Michigan Association of Broadcasters award winner. As a content creator for 105.1 The Bounce, Jonel writes articles on hip-hop music, movies, WWE and pop culture.
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