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Wiz Khalifa announced additional tour dates for later this summer, and he’s bringing a handful of friends along for the ride.
On Monday (May 19), Wiz announced the Good Vibes Only Tour: Smoker’s Edition, which will serve as the second leg of his upcoming summer tour across North America.
While the first half of the tour will include opening performances from Da Baby and Sean Paul, these new dates will feature special guests including Dom Kennedy, Earl Sweatshirt, Curren$y, Ab-Soul, Chevy Woods, Fedd the God and DJ Bonics. The second leg kicks off Tuesday, July 29, in Austin, Texas, at Germania Insurance Amphitheater. From there, the smokers crew will head to Phoenix, Los Angeles and more, before wrapping Thursday, Aug. 14 at Cascades Amphitheater in Ridgefield, Washington.
As previously reported, the initial dates of the Good Vibes Only Tour will start July 6 in Darien Center, New York. The Live Nation-produced trek is slated to hit Massachusetts, Ohio, New Jersey, Toronto, Pennsylvania, Virginia and more before concluding the first leg in Atlanta on July 27.
The tour comes after Wiz dropped off Kush + Orange Juice 2 in April. Khalifa recently sat down with Billboard and said he never gets sick of performing his anthems even after two decades in hip-hop.
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“I love playing all my songs, man. I get hyped for everything,” Wiz said. “Because there’s somebody out there and it’s their first time seeing that s–t. They might have rode around their car with it for 15 years, they might have broke their whole motherf—-ing life and their girl bought ’em a ticket and they do not want to see you perform that song lazy. They want to see some heat.”See the full list of dates of of the Smokers Edition tour below.
July 29 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance AmphitheaterJuly 31 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta AmphitheatreAug. 1 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort AmphitheatreAug. 3 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at ConcordAug. 7 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube TheaterAug. 8 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union AmphitheatreAug. 9 – Irvine, CA – Great Park LiveAug. 12 – Auburn, WA – White River AmphitheatreAug. 14 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater
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Ye (formerly Kanye West) will not be performing in South Korea this month, as his May 31 concert has been cancelled.
According to Korean ticketing platform Interpark Global, West’s May 31 show at Incheon Munhak Main Stadium was cancelled due to “recent controversies” surrounding the rapper. The vendor didn’t expand on exactly what controversy surrounding Ye caused the cancellation.
“We regret to inform you that the ‘YE LIVE IN KOREA’ concert, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, has been cancelled due to recent controversies involving the artist Kanye West (YE),” a message from Interpark Global’s website reads. “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. We kindly ask for your understanding. All purchased tickets will be automatically cancelled, and full refunds will be processed sequentially.”
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Reuters also confirmed on Monday (May 19) that the West concert would not happen with South Korean e-commerce company Coupang.
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West has been spotted in Mallorca, Spain, in recent weeks with his wife, Bianca Censori, as well as streamers Sneako and Digital Nas.
The embattled rap visionary has been wrapped up in various controversies over the course of the last few months as he’s spewed anti-semitic and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric on his social media platforms.
Ye claimed that his controversial “Heil Hitler” song was banned from all digital streaming platforms after attempting to release the track earlier this month.
“Heil Hitler by Ye has been banned by all digital streaming platforms,” Ye wrote on X while calling out the double standard he sees in streaming censorship. “While Rednecks by Randy Newman remains streamable They’re literally keeping the n—-s down.”
West’s last interview saw him storm off an appearance on Piers Morgan’s Uncensored show earlier in May, within minutes of the sit-down. “You’re not gonna take inches off my di–, bro,” the Chicago native said before he left the interview. “I’m a gift, bro. Why do all you people in media act like you haven’t played my songs at your weddings, or graduations or at funerals or when your child was born?”
He continued: “You take someone like that’s living, like a [John] Lennon or a Michael Jackson. That nuance right there is idiotic. It just shows the hate that you put out for people that put out love. There’s so much love in the art that I put out. This is what you get for now, we can circle back when you can count.”
Billboard has reached out to reps for Ye for comment.
Kai Cenat will be making his directorial debut behind the camera as the streamer’s been tapped by Drake and PartyNextDoor to direct the OVO duo’s video for “Somebody Loves Me”. Cenat explained during a live stream on Saturday (May 17) that he’s going to direct the visual for Drake and PND’s moody hit, but also […]
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Young Thug has reacted to photos of Gunna that seemingly show that the Atlanta rapper has covered up his YSL tattoo. A photo of a shirtless Gunna working out hit social media, and fans noticed that the YSL logo usually on his left bicep had been covered with flames of ink. The viral pics eventually made it […]
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Before Ron Killings became a grappling warrior in WWE rings, he was a rhyme-slinging MC barreling through the Carolinas in pursuit of rap notoriety. Armed with demo tapes and unflappable ambition, Killings trekked from city to city, chasing his big break at the celebrated Jack The Rapper Conventions — a cornerstone of hip-hop culture that, for over two decades, united Black executives, DJs and artists under one roof.
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There, Killings brushed shoulders with some of hip-hop’s most venerable legends, including Tupac Shakur and Eazy-E, leaving an indelible mark with his contagious personality and tireless hustle.
“I would follow those places around. Every year I’d go,” Killings recalled in an interview with Chris Van Vliet earlier this year. “It lasted a good three months, and I’d meet Tupac. He’d be at the Jack The Rapper Convention. It was him and Eazy. There would be so many celebrities there. It was the WrestleMania of the music industry.”
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Though Killings never reached the rap pinnacle of Pac or Eazy, his efforts paid off in another arena. After signing with WWE in 1998, he rebranded as K-Kwik — a spry, charismatic performer who brought lyrical swagger to the squared circle. By the time he exited in 2002, Killings was a two-time Hardcore Champion, laying the groundwork for a storied wrestling career.
Shortly after, Killings joined the rising promotion TNA, where he elevated his stock and became one of its premier in-ring performers. In doing so, he made history as the first African American NWA World Heavyweight Champion — a title he held twice. His star power on the indie scene eventually caught WWE’s eye again, and in 2008, Killings returned. This time, with refined in-ring skills and his signature comedic flair, he became a fan favorite all over again.
Over the years, Killings racked up accolades — United States Champion, Tag Team Champion, 24/7 Champion — while headlining against marquee names like John Cena and AJ Styles. But beyond the belts and bouts, his mic work made him unforgettable. Whether playing the lovable goof who couldn’t tell left from right, or hilariously claiming Cena was his childhood hero (despite being five years older), Killings turned even throwaway segments into Saturday Night Live-worthy skits. He didn’t just survive in WWE — he thrived, by turning his time on the mic into comedic art.
Now, at 53, Killings steps into what might be his most poetic moment yet: a one-on-one match against the Undisputed WWE Champion, John Cena, this Saturday at Saturday Night’s Main Event. The match was sparked after Truth jokingly told Cena he “sucks at wrestling” following his victory over Randy Orton earlier this month. Now leaning into a darker persona, Cena didn’t take it lightly, slamming Truth through a table at a post-match press conference.
This weekend, two veterans — both closer to curtain call than curtain jerk — will share the ring in a match loaded with nostalgia and mutual respect. For Killings, it’s a chance to shine once more on a grand stage, proof that the consummate professional can still steal the show.
And in case you’re wondering — yes, Truth still has big boy bars. Like Cena, he rapped his own entrance theme and was still dropping music as recently as 2024, teaming up with D4L’s Fabo on the swaggering tune “You Know It.” Whether he’s taking bumps or spitting rhymes, Killings has always done one thing without fail — bring the truth.
