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UPI
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
LL Cool J to host hip-hop docuseries for Paramount+
1 of 3 | LL Cool J is slated to host a new hip-hop docuseries for the Paramount + streaming service. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 27 (UPI) -- Paramount+ announced Friday that LL Cool J is soon to helm a fresh music docuseries for its platform that will provide a deep dive into everything hip-hop. LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, is an MC and performer with two Grammy Awards under his belt. He is also a Kennedy Center honoree and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, among other achievements. For Paramount's Hip Hop Was Born Here five-episode series, LL Cool J will take on the role of host, and chat with other hip-hop notables and icons. Intended to show how hip-hop was born, grew and continues to evolve both as a musical genre and a culture, LL Cool J is slated to chat with fellow classic rap stars such as Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Grandmaster Caz, Marley Marl, Rev Run, Roxanne Shante and Method Man. He'll also spend time with newer artists, such as Crystal Caines and Lady London, among others. LL Cool J is also a co-executive producer of the series, a responsibility he shares with a group that also includes NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning. Hip Hop Was Born Here will premiere on Paramount+ on July 22 in the United States, Canada, Brazil and across Latin America before showing up on the streaming service across Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Australia the next day. The program's trailer is available to view via the Paramount+ YouTube channel.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LL Cool J to host hip-hop docuseries for Paramount+
June 27 (UPI) -- Paramount+ announced Friday that LL Cool J is soon to helm a fresh music docuseries for its platform that will provide a deep dive into everything hip-hop. LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, is an MC and performer with two Grammy Awards under his belt. He is also a Kennedy Center honoree and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, among other achievements. For Paramount's Hip Hop Was Born Here five-episode series, LL Cool J will take on the role of host, and chat with other hip-hop notables and icons. Intended to show how hip-hop was born, grew and continues to evolve both as a musical genre and a culture, LL Cool J is slated to chat with fellow classic rap stars such as Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Grandmaster Caz, Marley Marl, Rev Run, Roxanne Shante and Method Man. He'll also spend time with newer artists, such as Crystal Caines and Lady London, among others. LL Cool J is also a co-executive producer of the series, a responsibility he shares with a group that also includes NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning. Hip Hop Was Born Here will premiere on Paramount+ on July 22 in the United States, Canada, Brazil and across Latin America before showing up on the streaming service across Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Australia the next day. The program's trailer is available to view via the Paramount+ YouTube channel.
Express Tribune
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Lil Wayne opens Tha Carter VI tour with LL Cool J at Madison Square Garden
Lil Wayne launched Tha Carter VI tour with a special performance alongside LL Cool J at Madison Square Garden, delivering a joint set that honoured the legacy of hip-hop. Wayne brought LL Cool J on stage to perform 'Bells,' the breakout track from his latest album, which samples the classic 'Rock The Bells.' As the crowd erupted, LL Cool J delivered verses from his original hit before joining Wayne in trading lines over the updated version. Tha Carter VI tour is set to visit major cities including Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Toronto. Supporting acts Tyga and Belly Gang Kushginton are slated to appear at various stops. Despite the tour's strong start, Wayne's new album has received mixed reactions since its June 6 release. The 19-track album reunites the iconic Young Money trio—Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Wayne—and also features a diverse lineup including MGK, Miley Cyrus, Andrea Bocelli, Bono, Wyclef Jean, and Wayne's son, Kameron Carter, blending hip-hop, rock, opera, and pop into a genre-fluid experience. Among the mixed reactions to the album, common critiques from listeners highlight inconsistent production, lack of lyrical sharpness, and a tracklist seen as excessive. High-profile features from 2 Chainz, Kodak Black, and Bono were also viewed as unfocused by many listeners. However, some praised Wayne's risk-taking and introspective tone, though such support remained limited.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lil Wayne setlist 2025: All the songs at Tha Carter 6 tour launch concert in NYC
Lil Wayne launched Tha Carter VI Tour on Friday, June 6, with a sold-out show at New York City's legendary Madison Square Garden that featured guest appearances by hip-hop legend LL Cool J and Cory Gunz. The tour is named for Weezy's 14th studio release, "Tha Carter VI," which hit the streets (and streaming services) the morning of the concert, boasting guest appearances by Andrea Bocelli, Bono, Jelly Roll, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, MGK, Wyclef Jean and Kodak Black alongside Lil Wayne's sons Kameron Carter and Lil Novi. The album is the sixth installment in Lil Wayne's "Tha Carter" series, and the tour is meant to celebrate all six installments, the first of which was released in 2004. These are the songs that made the setlist when Lil Wayne launched Tha Carter VI Tour with a sold-out show at New York City's Madison Square Garden, according to Billboard: 'King Carter' (Live debut) 'Welcome to Tha Carter' (Live debut) 'I'm Goin' In' 'Uproar' 'Tha Mobb' 'Fireman' 'Money on My Mind' 'Drop the World' 'Blunt Blowin'' 'Let the Beat Build' 'John' 'Hustler Musik' 'Rich as Fuck' 'Sharks' (Live debut) 'Hip-Hop' (Live debut) 'Banned From NO' (Live debut) 'I'm Single' 'Love Me' 'Lollipop' 'Mrs. Officer' 'She Will' 'How to Love' 'Watch My Shoes' 'Surf Swag' 'Wasted' 'Tunechi Rollin'' '6 Foot 7 Foot' 'Rock the Bells' (with LL Cool J) 'Bells' (Live debut) 'Every Girl' 'Loyal' 'Right Above It' 'Pop That' 'HYFR (Hell Ya (Expletive) Right)' 'The Motto' 'Steady Mobbin'' 'A Milli' Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Lil Wayne setlist 2025: Tha Carter 6 Tour songs in NYC
Ottawa Citizen
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
It's the 'D-oh-double-G': Snoop Dogg to headline BC Lions home opener
Article content It's become an annual moment of buzz in the Vancouver sportsphere: who will be the B.C. Lions headliner for their pregame concert ahead of their season opener? Article content Article content Since Amar Doman took over team ownership, he's dropped three straight hits that packed B.C. Place for the first home game of the year. Article content 34,082 for OneRepublic in 2022. Article content 33,103 for LL Cool J in 2023. Article content 53,788 for 50 Cent in 2024. Article content 'You,' enthused B.C. Lions owner Amar Doman in a video leading up to Tuesday's announcment, 'are going to love the entertainment. Trust me, I don't think I've let you down yet.' Article content And no, Doman didn't. Article content Snoop Dogg was announced as the musical act on Tuesday morning, arguably the biggest act he's booked as owner of the Lions. He also was responsible for bringing in the Jonas Brothers for the Grey Cup in Vancouver last year. Article content Article content @SnoopDogg. Live at @bcplace. June 7. The biggest party of the summer: laid back, top down, west coast vibes.😎 Lower bowl? Nearly gone. Upper's moving fast. 🎟️ — BC LIONS (@BCLions) May 13, 2025 Article content Lower bowl seating at B.C. Place is nearly sold out already for the June 7 game, and Tuesday's news will likely mean the upper bowl should reach capacity quickly as well. Article content Article content The concert begins at 5:45 p.m., with the game to follow. Article content 'Concert Kickoff has become the premier event on our city's summer sports calendar. We're proud to continue the great tradition with one of the all-time greats.' Article content Snoop's debut album Doggystyle was the first of seven records to go platinum, as he entrenched himself as one of the music industry's biggest stars. But he's parlayed that into mainstream recognition, from collaborations with Martha Stewart to being an ambassador at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Article content The Edmonton Elks were the opponents for the first two concert games, with the Calgary Stampeders serving the role last year. Article content Article content Article content The Lions, currently in the early stages of training camp in Kamloops, get underway a bit earlier this year, facing the Stamps in pre-season action in Victoria in just under a week. Article content They host Calgary at Starlight Stadium on Monday, May 19, and just released extra tickets for the previously sold-out event. Article content It includes a Touchdown Club package, which gives access to a VIP tent near the bench, with all-you-can-eat food and three drink tickets. It includes a general admission ticket to seats outside of the tent, and those wh have already purchased GA tickets can add on the option for $75. Article content Article content Article content
