Category: MUSIC

Cole Hints at ‘The Fall Off’ Album Release During MSG Anniversary Show

J. Cole’s fans are in a frenzy after he hinted that he would soon drop his much-anticipated album, The Fall Off. On Monday (December 16), during the celebration of his album at Madison Square Garden, 10 years after dropping it, the Dreamville star gave a tantalizing update.

“I’ll see y’all at Dreamville Festival. Hopefully, I’ll have something new to perform for y’all,” Cole told the crowd, fueling speculation The Fall Off could be dropping before the festival in April.

The anniversary event included a live performance of everything from 2014 Forest Hills Drive, with audiences singing along to other Cole hits like “Work Out,” “Power Trip,” and even more significant cuts such as “2Face,” “I Get Up,” and “Grown Simba.”

Its design appealed to his childhood home in Fayetteville, North Carolina, which was the famed backdrop for the cover of the 2014 Forest Hills Drive album. Following the course of such heritage, Cole gave tickets for the event to 2,014 fans for just $1, making the evening all the more special.

One of the most heartfelt moments of the show came when J. Cole asked the entire current audience to put an arm around each other before he performed “Note to Self.” And then he summed it up in this recollection for the future: “2024 has been totally insane, you know what I mean? And during times like this, seeing an image like this is just what a n-gga needs to see. Love in this muthafucka.”

With The Fall Off close on the horizon, eagerly awaiting fans know this will mean yet another history-making chapter in J. Cole’s career.

Tory Lanez, currently serving an incarceration of 10 years impeding shooting Megan Thee Stallion, shared a rather shocking reflection on that infamous night during which that incident happened in a new song. On December 13, DDG released the signature of “Handling Business,” which has a verse featuring Lanez recorded in prison on a phone call.

In this song, he raps, “Only one thing I regret about that night is jumpin’ up outta that pool with Kylie,” totally relating to leaving a party with Kylie Jenner before getting shot at. Lanez, while serving time for the shooting of Megan, now continues to profess his innocence. That line adds to his more considerable frustrations about what contributed to his conviction.

It reproaches more for Lanez about the events that led up to that ill-fated night rather than merely as lamentation over the shooting itself. It strengthens his continuing tale about being wrongfully convicted.

K-Dot Tops Drake in Diss Track Earnings

Kendrick Lamar and Drake have had a longstanding musical rivalry that has sparked raucous fan debates and, indeed, well-nourished coffers. According to a December 12 report from Billboard about the highly publicized feud, Kendrick was declared the artist winner of the tussle.

The amount of income stashed by the aforementioned albums since their release in late spring adds up to almost $15.4 million from U.S. streaming, digital sales, and publishing sources by these two rap icons. All figures hereafter come from Luminate, the analytics company that consults for Billboard.

Over 87% or about $13.4 million of total revenue has been attributed to Kendrick Lamar through such diss tracks as “Not Like Us,” “Like That,” “Meet the Grahams,” and “Euphoria.” The most successful one, “Not Like Us,” garnered approximately $7.6 million, while his explosive collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin, “Like That,” generated around $4.6 million.

“Meet the Grahams” and “Euphoria” added $795,100 and $441,300. Revenue from Lamar’s unreleased diss track “6:16 in LA” is under wraps since it is not available on major streaming platforms.

Drake’s response tracks, “Family Matters” and “Push Ups,” lagged far behind and generated a mere combined $1.9 million. They earned $981,300 and $969,400, respectively.

No particular calculations of how much the artists have pocketed individually exist. Still, many industry insiders believe that label and publishing agreements are likely indicators of what they would eventually pocket.

Foxx Injured by Glass During Birthday Celebration

Jamie Foxx’s birthday dinner took an unexpected turn when he allegedly injured himself after being hit by a glass at a Beverly Hills restaurant.

According to a report, Foxx was at Mr. Chow on Friday, December 13, where he created a ruckus eating with his daughters and ex-partner Kristin Grannis. The police had to be called to intervene in the petty ruckus in the upscale venue.

A spokesman for Foxx confirmed: “Jamie Foxx was celebrating his birthday at dinner when an individual from a nearby table threw a glass, hitting him in the mouth. He required stitches but is currently recovering. Law enforcement has taken over the investigation.”

The precise details of the altercation remain unclear, and police are continuing their investigation. At the moment, no other information regarding the identity of the assailant or potential charges has been forthcoming.

Cole Hosts Private Rehearsal for Fans Before Madison Square Garden Anniversary Show

J. Cole rewards his true fans with an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime: a rehearsal before his “10-Year Anniversary” performance of 2014 Forest Hills Drive at Madison Square Garden.

Dreamville co-founder Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad announced this earlier via X, encouraging New York City-based fans to attend tomorrow’s exclusive event because it is a private show on Friday, December 13. The anniversary concert itself is scheduled for Monday, December 16, at MSG.

“Whoever in NYC, Cole wants to do a small intimate rehearsal show tomorrow night and we want to get some real fans in there,” Hamad posted. “It’s gonna be a private free show so it’s first come first serve. Text REHEARSAL to this number for that info 910-335-4033. Much Love.”

This is the rehearsal show promising to add much excitement to all fans who wait in anticipation to see Cole perform in a more personal atmosphere before that milestone concert at what is probably the most iconic concert venue in the world.