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20 Sep 2023

Kane Brown Sets In The Air Tour for 2024: See the Dates

Kane Brown — who is currently nominated for the CMA Awards’ musical event of the year trophy alongside his wife Katelyn Brown for their duet “Thank God” — announced a new slate of 29 tour dates on Wednesday (Sept. 20) for 2024, including stops in Las Vegas, Atlanta and Arlington, Texas.

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Brown’s In The Air Tour will launch March 28 at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Va., and will wrap with five stadium shows, including his return to Fenway Park in Boston, where Brown earlier this year made history as the first Black artist to sell out a headlining show in the venue’s 100-year history. The tour concludes with a Sept. 14 headlining concert at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Joining Brown as openers on various dates on the tour are Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi, Chris Young, Bailey Zimmerman, Cole Swindell, Parmalee, LOCASH and RaeLynn.

Brown was saluted with the international award during the ACM Honors celebration in Nashville, and earlier this year wrapped the international leg of his Drunk or Dreaming Tour, which visited cities including Sydney, London, Amsterdam and Berlin.

The “Famous Friends” singer just notched his 10th Country Airplay No. 1 hit with “Bury Me in Georgia,” and is gearing up to release his new single, “I Can Feel It,” on Sept. 21. The song samples Phil Collins’ drum solo from his 1981 top 20 Billboard Hot 100 hit “In The Air Tonight.” Collins is credited alongside Brown, Gabe Foust and Jaxson Free as a writer on “I Can Feel It.”

“I was playing Stagecoach and doing interviews there on-site about what would be amazing and unexpected performances you’d want to see happen,” Brown said in a statement, noting his 2023 headlining performance at Stagecoach Country Music Festival. “I think I surprised a lot of interviewers with my answers- which were ‘Cher, Phil Collins…’ and the next day I was writing in Canada and went into the write with those Icons on my mind and just love the way the song came out. I immediately knew I wanted it as my next single.” 

See the full list of In The Air tour dates below.

20 Sep 2023

Sorry, Not Sorry: Demi Lovato Says She Feels the ‘Most Confident’ During Sex

It kind of makes sense that Demi Lovato recently said wedding bells are ringing in their ears, because according to the singer, sorry, not sorry, she feels the best all along with boyfriend Jutes.

“I feel the most confident when I’m having sex,” Lovato (who uses they/she pronouns) said in the second part of her interview on the LadyGang podcast that dropped on Tuesday (Sept. 19), in which they discussed body image, resiliency and her new rocked-up Revamped album.

The “risqué” answer came during a round of a game called “sorry, not sorry,” during which Lovato told the show’s three hosts that they are not sorry for constantly posting pics of Jutes on their socials. “It might be cringey, but I don’t care. I love it and I think it’s cute,” Lovato said.

When the hosts laughed and said “tell me what that’s like” to Lovato’s sex swagger, Demi, 31, explained, “Cause you’re so present that you’re not thinking about what is actually like… what clouds your judgment throughout the rest of the day, or at least that’s how it is for me. It’s not that way for everybody.”

Earlier this month, Lovato told Howard Stern that she and songwriter Jutes have definitely discussed marriage. “It’s been about a year and a half [of dating], so we’re taking our time with it a little bit, you know? I think it’s important not to rush that,” they said. “We started off as friends, and we built that foundation of friendship first. There’s this partnership there that is just so magnetic, and the way that we laugh together — it’s just nonstop. I think if you can find someone that makes you feel safe, that you’re so attracted to, that you laugh with constantly, that’s the formula of a really great relationship.”

Elsewhere in the pod, while talking about her 2015 song “Confident,” Lovato also dove into what it’s like to be on stage and not always feel confident on bad body image days and having to “fake it til you make it… [but] I think I’ve just been doing it so long that it’s like second nature for me,” they said. Lovato laughed at a question about whether she would ever go back to acting, saying they’d love to do a limited series.

“Something that has kept me from going back to acting is body image issues,” explained the former Camp Rock and Sonny With a Chance star. “That’s another thing where you have to show up every single day and be on camera no matter what.” That said, Demi would consider a movie or limited-series role, but when the hosts made a pitch for the pieces of a potential EGOT, Lovato said Broadway seems like a stretch because her memory skills are not great.

Watch the LadyGang pod with Demi below (the confidence talk begins around the 32:30-minute mark).

20 Sep 2023

Jack Harlow Named Songwriter of the Year at 2023 SESAC Music Awards

Jack Harlow was named songwriter of the year at the 2023 SESAC Music Awards, which were held at the Highlight Room in Hollywood on Tuesday (Sept. 19). This is the third year in a row Harlow has taken that title. “First Class,” which was his first unaccompanied No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, took song of the year.

The event was attended by top executives, artists, songwriters and publishers including Bryan-Michael Cox, Dixson, Papiyerr, Dontae Winslow and Kenyon Dixon, among others.

Sony Music Publishing was named publisher of the year for the second year in a row, taking home a total of 12 awards for songs including “First Class,” “We Go Up” recorded by Nicki Minaj and Fivio Foreign, “Count Me Out” recorded by Kendrick Lamar and “Mercury” recorded by Steve Lacy.  

Micah Otano won the SESAC Resurgence Award for “Lost,” which was recorded by Frank Ocean. The song was published by Music 4 Mataya and Tunes of Reach.

“We are honored to celebrate our songwriters and publishers across multiple genres,” Sam Kling, chief creative officer, SESAC Performing Rights, said in a statement. “SESAC is proud of its affiliates who continue to write chart-topping hits and we enjoy every opportunity we get to celebrate their achievements.”

Additional award-winning writers include Daniel Lopatin, who took home four awards for his work with The Weeknd; Dez Wright, for his work with Young Thug and Drake; and Jimmy Napes for songs he wrote with Sam Smith.

Artist and SESAC songwriter Tamara Jade, who appeared on Season 19 of NBC’s The Voice, served as the MC for the evening. This marked the second year the awards were held in Los Angeles.

For event highlights, visit @SESAC on Instagram. A full list of winners is available at www.sesac.com.

20 Sep 2023

Carin Leon, Thalia, Wisin & More Set for 2023 Latin Music Week: Full Schedule

Billboard unveiled the final round of confirmed artists and full schedule of the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Week, returning to Miami Beach the week of Oct. 2 to 6, on Wednesday (Sept. 20).

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Joining the Latin music’s biggest event are Beatriz Luengo, Carin León, DannyLux, DJ Nelson, Hyde, Ivy Queen, Fuerza Regida’s Jesús Ortiz Paz “JOP”, Lasso, Luny Tunes, Pedro Capó, Thalia and Wisin.

The final talent additions and full event schedule (see below) were presented during a press conference at the Faena Forum in Miami Beach, where Leila Cobo, chief content officer of Billboard Latin and Billboard Español, was joined by Miami Beach mayor Dan Gelber, Valentina Bueno (director of Karol G’s Con Cora Foundation), as well as artists Fonseca, Mike Bahía and Venesti.

“Our city and community has discovered the best version of itself,” Gelber said. “We want to be the center of Latin music world every year and will be the center of Latin Music Week.”

“We’re so very happy to be here again,” added Cobo. “A lot of people are discovering Latin music for the first time in the past year, but at Billboard, we’ve been part of its growth for over 30 years. We can’t imagine anywhere in the world but [Miami Beach] to bring this fabulous event.”

Previously confirmed acts for the 2023 edition of LMW include Shakira, Arcángel, RBD’s Christian Chávez, Christopher von Uckermann, and Maite Perroni, Chencho Corleone, DJ Alex Sensation, Edgar Barrera, Eladio Carrión, Feid, Fonseca, GALE, Gonza, Greeicy, Grupo Frontera, Keityn, Maffio, Manuel Turizo, Maria Becerra, Mike Bahía, Myke Towers, Nacho, Natanael Cano, Nathy Peluso, Nicki Nicole, Peso Pluma, Santa Fe Klan, Sebastián Yatra, Venesti, Vico C, Yng Lvcas, and Young Miko, to name a few.

“I want to thank Billboard on behalf of myself and Greeicy for allowing us to open Latin Music Week. We have a spectacular show,” Bahía said of his scheduled Oct. 2 performance alongside Greeicy titled “One Day, One Love,” which will be part of the Billboard En Vivo concert series.

Fonseca added: “I am honored with this invitation. We will be having a conversation with Leila on Oct. 4 about my 20 years of career and the tour, and on the 6th, a private concert at Oasis. It is a luxury to be here with you at Latin Music Week.”

Colombian newcomer Venesti, who will form part of the official Latin Music Week kickoff party presented by AP Global, also expressed his excitement. “It is a pleasure for me to be here for the first time at Latin Music Week. I will be performing all the songs from my new album De La Nada, and we will be sharing stage with Maffio, Nacho, Alejo, Joonti and Alex Sensation as the DJ of the night.”

Official partners of the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Week include AT&T, Cheetos, CN Bank, Delta Air Lines, Lexus, Netflix, Michelob ULTRA and Smirnoff. 

Celebrated for more than 30 years, Billboard Latin Music Week is the longest running and biggest Latin music industry gathering in the world, and coincides with the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards, which will be broadcast live on Telemundo on Thursday, Oct. 5, from the Watsco Center in Miami.

Registration for the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Week is now open at BillboardLatinMusicWeek.com.

Monday, Oct. 2, 2023

  • Everything You Want To Know About Billboard, But Were Afraid To Ask
  • How To Manage Your First Big Paycheck: Step 1, Don’t Buy That Exotic Car Presented by CN Bank
  • Exactly Who Is Listening To Latin Music? Everyone! Luminate Unveils New Latin Music Report
  • The Rise Of Mexican Music Touring with Fuerza Regida’s JOP Presented by Live Nation
  • Millions Of Streams, Hundreds Of Dollars? Presented by RIMAS Publishing
  • The Power of Latin Catalog Presented by Harbourview
  • The Art of the Festival Presented by Viña Del Mar
  • Networking: The Industry Roundtables
  • Billboard En Vivo ft. Greeicy & Mike Bahía Presented by Michelob Ultra 21+
  • Official Billboard Latin Music Week Kickoff Party Presented by AP Global 21+

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023

  • Making The Hit Live ft. Carin León & Pedro Capó 
  • The Power Players: The Indie Edition with Jimmy Humilde, Federico Lauria and George Prajin Presented by Lexus 
  • Star Q+A with Sebastián Yatra, moderated by Lasso
  • The New Mexican Revolution with Grupo Frontera, Natanael Cano, Peso Pluma, Santa Fe Klan and Yng Lucas Presented by BMI
  • Legends On Legends with Chencho Corleone and Vico C 
  • Boys Club No More! The Women’s Panel ft. Kany García, Maria Becerra, Nathy Peluso, Nicki Nicole, and Young Miko
  • The Marketing Of Ferxxo: Featuring Feid 
  • Premiere Party featuring Thalia 
  • Billboard En Vivo Ft. Peso Pluma 21+ 
  • Billboard En Vivo Ft. La Base and Wisin, Presented by Smirnoff with special guests Luny Tunes & DJ Nelson 21+

Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023

  • The Superstar Songwriter Panel ft. Edgar Barrera & Keityn Presented by Sony Music Publishing
  • The Icon Q&A with Fonseca Presented by Michelob Ultra 
  • Artist Showcase: Dr. Tania Medina Presented by Bridger Communications 
  • The Latin Swing: From Music to Sports with Arcángel, Eladio Carrión & More Presented by RIMAS Sports 
  • The Rising Star Q&A With Manuel Turizo Presented by Delta Air Lines 
  • Wisin & La Base: Eye Of The Tiger with Luny Tunes, DJ Nelson, and Hyde Presented by Smirnoff
  • Deja Tu Huella with Myke Towers Presented by Cheetos 
  • Reviving RBD with Maite Perroni, Christian Chávez, Christopher Von Uckermann & Guillermo Rosas Presented by At&T 
  • Hits Don’t Lie: The Superstar Q+A with Shakira 
  • Netflix Advanced Screening Party of Neon
  • The Mexican Music Revolution: DannyLux’s Showcase
  • A Night of Mexican Music ft. La Maquina Norteña, Carlos Sarabia, Los Cuates de Sinaloa & Sebastián Esquivel
  • Billboard En Vivo ft. Nathy Peluso with special guest Young Miko 21+

Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023

  • Watch The 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards on Telemundo 
  • Sorry Papi X Billboard Latin Music Week 21+

Friday, Oct. 6, 2023

  • Cheetos Block Party ft. Myke Towers at Latin Music Week 
  • Billboard En Vivo ft. Fonseca presented by Michelob Ultra 21+

20 Sep 2023

‘American Horror Story: Delicate’: How to Watch Season 12 for Free

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The wait is over as American Horror Story (AHS) is back for a chilling 12th season. Antsy for some spooks and thrills? The popular anthology series returns to screens Wednesday (Sept. 20) at 10 p.m. ET on FX, and the next day on Hulu.

This season, titled AHS: Delicate, takes inspiration for the first time from a novel — Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine — and to call it creepy is an understatement. Emma Roberts returns as a lead character named Anna, an up-and-coming indie actress who is desperate to have a baby and start a family with her husband Dexter (Matt Czuchry). She undergoes grueling IVF treatment and finally becomes pregnant, but the good news doesn’t last as she soon comes to believe that sinister forces are plotting against her.

Series creator Ryan Murphy is back with a star-studded cast, including The Kardashian’s star Kim Kardashian, model Cara Delevingne and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, who are all joining the show for the first time. Other newcomers include Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Maaz Ali and Juliana Canfield. Returning cast members include Denis O’Hare, Billie Lourd and Leslie Grossman.

Keep reading to learn your streaming options to watch the show.

How to Watch AHS: Delicate

AHS: Delicate premieres on FX on Wednesday (Sept. 20) at 10 p.m. ET, and available on Hulu the next day. Unlike most AHS seasons, season 12 will be split into two parts, with the first part containing five episodes that will air every Wednesday until Oct. 18. The second part has yet to receive a premiere date.

Anyone with the FX channel can watch the series as it airs — just check your program channel guide to find the network. If you don’t have cable, you might be able to stream the series live using an HD antenna. Hulu subscribers will be able to watch the series for no additional cost, just go to the homepage and look under FX Originals.

Not already subscribed? Hulu offers a 30-day free trial, which means you can watch the series premiere and more for free. After the free trial is over, you’ll be charged a subscription price of $7.99/month (for the ad-supported plan) or $14.99/month if you choose the ad-free plan.

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$7.99/month after 30 days free

The ad-supported plan gets you instant access to thousands of movies and TV shows, including a variety of content from ABC, NBC, Fox, FX and other networks, in addition to Hulu Originals such as Only Murders in the Building, The Bear, The Handmaid’s Tale, Dollface, The Dropout, White Men Can’t Jump, Back in the Groove, Darby and the Dead, The Mighty Ones, Welcome to Chippendales, Nine Perfect Strangers, Pen15, Sex Appeal, Motherhood, Dead Asleep and The Kardashians.

Hulu’s ad-free plan ($14.99/month) includes everything in the ad-supported plan, plus you get to download programs and stream them offline. Additionally, you can subscribe to Hulu + Live TV, which includes the entire Hulu streaming library along with over 75 top channels, live sports, news, events and access to Disney+ and ESPN+. You can also bundle Hulu with Disney+ for $9.99/month or add ESPN+ for $12.99/month to stream with ads and $19.99 for commercial-free streaming.

Other Ways to Stream AHS: Delicate

There are additional ways to save money on streaming by taking advantage of promotions and free-trial plans through platforms such as Sling TV, Vidgo or DirecTV Stream for live and on-demand programs. (Vidgo has local channels in select areas.)

If you’re viewing from outside the States, make sure to use ExpressVPN or NordVPN. You’ll get a free trial with most of the platforms mentioned above, which means you can watch the AHS: Delicate premiere for free.

Watch the trailer for season 12 below.


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20 Sep 2023

Watch Troye Sivan Experience a Euphoric Night Out in ‘Got Me Started’ Video

If you’re just coming down from the “Rush” of Troye Sivan’s last single, don’t fret — he’s ready to get you started all over again

On Wednesday (Sept. 20), Sivan gave fans yet another new song in the form of “Got Me Started,” a sweltering R&B-pop jam that sees the singer connect on a deeper level with his lover. Sampling Australian duo Bag Raiders’ viral hit “Shooting Stars,” Sivan urges his lover to take him to the edge. “Boy, can I be honest? Kinda miss usin’ my body,” he sings in a pitch-shifted chorus. “F–k it up just like this party did tonight.”

Alongside the new single, the Australian pop star shared a dazzling music video for the track. Shot in Bangkok, the clip shows a series of vignettes of couples around the city sharing tender moments, as Sivan breaks out his best choreography for the song’s chorus. As the tune progresses, so does Sivan’s night out in Bangkok: The star visits a drag club, where he tries on a few looks himself, dances through the streets and eventually winds up on a rooftop as the sun rises, still dancing the night away.

A teaser for the clip, posted to Sivan’s Instagram on Tuesday, showed clips from the lush video with the singer narrating a soliloquy over an entrancing beat. “After the last couple of years, I really thought that I, like, was incapable of feeling anything for a long time,” Sivan’s voice says. “Just even to feel a little bit of butterflies, or f–king … just feeling. I don’t know what you did, or how you did it. You said to me, ‘This is one of life’s greatest pleasures.’ And you know what? You were right.”

In an interview with Apple Music 1′s Zane Lowe, Sivan described the song as “the euphoric moment of total freedom, realizing that you’re completely fine on your own and that also this is not a moment of sadness, but a moment of endless possibilities.”

“Got Me Started” is the second single off of Sivan’s upcoming third studio album, Something to Give Each Other, due out Oct. 13 via Capitol Records. Watch the full music video above.

20 Sep 2023

Rachel Platten to Headline OVG’s Inaugural Theater Alliance Gala

The Oak View Group will unveil its Theater Fund during the inaugural gala for the OVG Theater Alliance headlined by Rachel Platten, Jake Wesley Rogers, Lindsay Ell and country a cappella group Home Free at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on Oct. 11.

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“Part of our mission at OVG is to identify ways we can help our members,” says Joe Giordano, vice president of OVG’s three facilities groups — the Arena Alliance, Stadium and the recently launched Theater Alliance, which debuted in January. The Theater Fund will be operated in collaboration with Music’s Promise as a 501(C)3 that will support Theater Alliance members, many of which operate through or with non-profit entities.

“We will take all the money raised from the fund and divy them up equally between all the foundation non-profits in the Theater Alliance,” Giordano explained, noting that 21 foundations will benefit from the event.

The goal is to help Alliance members rebuild in a challenging post-pandemic environment for arts organizations, which are dealing with decreased attendance, a decline in annual subscriptions, gaps in government support, rising costs and competition with more modern buildings.

While the concert business has bounced back strong from the pandemic, along with Broadway, “fine arts based organizations have indicated to us that they have lost audiences since the pandemic that they will never get back. The revenue piece has been a key component of whats missing for many of these groups.”

Platten told Billboard in a statement, “It’s my honor to give back to the establishments that have been so crucial in hosting the most influential live entertainment in our country.”

In addition to the live performances and a silent auction, attendees at the gala can network with high-level Industry executives, promoters, agents and managers.

Tim Leiweke, chairman and CEO of Oak View Group, said, “The Theater Alliance has enabled Oak View Group to gather the top theaters and performing arts venues in the nation to keep our finger on the pulse of this vibrant and essential corner of our industry. We know that – especially coming out of the pandemic – funding is critical for theaters to thrive and support their communities, and we have droves of talent, promoters, managers and industry leaders who are going to see to it that these venues have access to the resources they need to succeed.”

20 Sep 2023

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Debut Baby Riot Rose Mayers In New Family Photoshoot

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Weeks ago it was revealed that Rihanna and A$AP Rocky had named their newborn baby boy, Riot Rose Mayers (helluva dope name) and while it was rumored that the couple were upset that the name was leaked, it seems like they’re now ready for the world to share in their new bundle of joy.

E News! is reporting that the happy family has just put together a family photoshoot to introduce baby Riot to the world alongside his bigger brother, RZA and of course, mommy and daddy. Sharing a closer look at how their family unit shines together under the same spotlight now, Rocky, Rhianna, RZA and Riot delivered a family photoshoot that most couples wish they had the swagger to pull off.

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In the series of adorable photos, the family of four are seen posing together, as both Rihanna and A$AP take turns cradling their sons. For the shoot, Rihanna pulled her loose curls into an updo, and wore a denim jacket and navy ensemble. Meanwhile, the “Fashion Killa” rapper—born Rakim Mayers—sported a green plaid shirt and a white tank top paired with jeans. 

We don’t even know RZA or Riot personally and we’re already ready to ride with them. That’s how adorable these kids are.

Check out pics of the happy family below and let us know your thoughts on this family unit and how everyone’s names start with the letter “R” in the comments section below.

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20 Sep 2023

Taylor Swift Fans Crashed Google’s ‘1989’ Vault Puzzles After Its Launch

First Ticketmaster, then AMC, now Google. Is there any website that can withstand the power of Taylor Swift’s Swifties? On Tuesday (Sept. 19), the pop superstar’s loyal legions of fans crashed a special feature the search engine launched specifically for them.

In anticipation of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) — Swift’s next re-recording, which is slated for an Oct. 27 release — the “Karma” singer teamed up with Google to unload a new batch of hints and Easter eggs for her eagle-eyed fans. Google launched a new pop-up animation Tuesday that prompted fans to collectively solve puzzles to help the Grammy winner reveal the “From the Vault” tracks from the 1989 re-recording.

By typing “Taylor Swift” into the blank space — aka the search bar — a new pop-up would offer one of 89 puzzles. Each puzzle asked the user to unscramble a word and then type the answer into the search bar to solve the exercise and move onto the next puzzle. Swifties around the world had to tackle a whopping 33 million puzzles to “open Taylor’s vault.” Some of the answers focused on Swift herself (her star sign — Sagittarius — was an answer that gained a lot of traction), and others focused specifically on the 1989 tracklist. (“She lost him,” read the answer to a puzzle that boasted the hint “Out of the Woods intro.”)

Swift even showed off the new feature on her Instagram page, writing, “You can tell me when the *search* is over… if the high was worth the pain ?,” a reference to “Blank Space,” a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single from 1989 that recently re-entered the chart.

Obviously, the promise of the 1989 vault spurred Swifties to mobilize and complete the puzzles with maximum efficiency. Nonetheless, the iconic search engine could not keep up, with the puzzles not popping up for some users. Via its X (formerly Twitter) company page, Google confirmed that the vault puzzles fell victim to some technical difficulties. “Swifties, the vault is jammed! But don’t worry, there are no blank spaces inside. We’re in our fix-it era and will be out of the woods soon,” it shared.

Luckily, the Swifties prevailed, completing the 33 million puzzles, thus revealing four of the 1989 (Taylor’s Version) vault tracks — “Is It Over Now?,” “Now That We Don’t Talk,” “Say Don’t Go” and “Suburban Legends — with a fifth one yet to be revealed.

20 Sep 2023

Paul Wall’s New Look Makes Him “Unrecognizable” To Fans

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In a new social media video, Texas rap legend Paul Wall surprised his fans with a full head of silver hair and a beard to match.

As reported by HipHopDX, Houston native went on TikTok on Monday (September 18th). “1st off, why my face look like the old man filter lol, we had a lot of fun yesterday, perfoming [sic] halftime with @Louie TheSinger and watching the @Houston Texans,” he wrote in the caption. He’d go on to describe how much fun they had at the game and show love to Texans wide receiver Nathaniel “Tank” Dell.

Fans who tuned in were immediately struck by seeing “The People’s Champ” without the buzz cut and the soul patch that has been his look for two decades. The only parts of his signature style that were evident were the Texas drawl and the stunning gold grills.

“THATS PAUL WALL !!!????” one TikTok user wrote in shock, as another in the comments added: “Ain’t no way this Paul mane.” Another commenter wrote, “When I tell you I thought he was using the old man filter I literally thought he was 20-25.”

Others praised the new look. “He has aged like the finest wine, Lord have mercy,” one wrote with the blowing steam emoji. Another joked, “Paul Wall Lookin like The H-Town Leonardo DiCaprio.”

For the “I’m Throwed” artist, the response to his new look in the video is a sign of his own acceptance of it. In an interview with TMZ, he spoke about being insecure about going gray early. “But honestly, I always had insecurities and hang-ups about my gray hair as a younger person,” Paul Wall began, “Now, I don’t mean to be ageist or any of that, but once I hit 40, it just felt like being gray was more age-appropriate. So as soon as I hit 40, I swear, all my hang-ups, insecurities, they went out the window … I was like, ‘Oh yeah, I’m letting them grays show!’”

Paul Wall is currently looking to release a new album, The Great Wall, in December.

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