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Calling all Barbz! Rolling Loud dropped the lineup for the festival’s forthcoming sixth visit to California on Tuesday (Nov. 14). Led by superstars Nicki Minaj, Lil Uzi Vert and Post Malone, the sprawling list of performers features more than 90 of the biggest and buzziest names across rap, R&B, pop and Latin music. Rolling Loud California 2024 will take over Hollywood Park Grounds in Inglewood, Calif., from March 15 to 17, 2024.
Minaj — a 2023 Billboard Music Awards finalist for top rap female artist — headlines a packed opening day for the festival. On Friday, March 15, Hollywood Park Grounds will be treated to performances from YG & Tyga, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Rae Sremmurd, Sexyy Red, Lil Tecca, Luh Tyler, Lay Bankz, Lil Gnar and JELEEL!

The Friday night performance is one of the first Minaj has confirmed for 2024. The two-time 2024 Grammy nominee is currently gearing up for the release of Pink Friday 2 — the sequel to her 2010 Billboard 200-topping debut studio album — and she’s teased an accompanying tour multiple times. Pink Friday 2 is set to arrive on Minaj’s birthday, Dec. 8.

On Saturday, March 16, “Circles” hitmaker Post Malone will lead an eye-popping lineup that includes appearances from Summer Walker, Big Sean, $uicideboy$, Larry June, Flo Milli, Pi’erre Bourne, Veeze, BigXthaPlug, Kaliii, Rob49, DC the Don, KenTheMan, 2Rare, Jordan Ward, Maiya the Don and Danny Towers. A mystery guest is listed in the second row of Saturday’s lineup between Big Sean and Larry June. Rolling Loud has yet to hint or reveal who the surprise act might be.

Finally, “Just Wanna Rock” rapper Lil Uzi Vert — who scored yet another Billboard Hot 100 hit with Minaj this year with their “Endless Fashion” (No. 20) duet — is set to close out the festival on Sunday, March 17, alongside a lineup that includes Bryson Tiller, Don Toliver, Ski Mask the Slump God, Chief Keef, NLE Choppa, That Mexican OT, 310babii, Chase Shakur, Sukihana, Ryan Trey, Cash Cobain, Wolfacejoeyy and Rich Amiri.

Billboard chart-topping regional Mexiacan singer-songwriter Junior H will serve as Friday’s special guest, with regional Mexican band Fuerza Regida acting as Saturday’s, and award-winning corridos tumbados trailblazer Natanael Cano as Sunday’s. DJ Scheme, DJ Five Venoms and DJ Stevie J will be tasked with keeping the vibes going and providing a soundtrack for three-day bonanza.

Earlier this year during Mar. 3-5, 2023, the most recent Rolling Loud California lineup — headed by Playboi Carti, Travis Scott and Future — electrified SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.

Presale for Rolling Loud California 2024 begins Thursday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m. PT, and general onsale begins the following day on Friday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. PT. Fans can click here to RSVP for first access to tickets — and a chance to win free tickets before they go on sale — right now.

Check out the full Rolling Loud California 2024 lineup below:

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For the eighth year in a row, hip hop fans will gather together for Rolling Loud Miami 2023. If you couldn’t get tickets or a good travel deal, don’t worry, there’s still a way for you to watch all the sets live — and from the comfort of your home.

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Amazon Music and Rolling Loud Miami have partnered to exclusively livestream the festival on Prime Video and Twitch starting Friday (July 21) until Sunday (July 23). Right now, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial for Prime, which means you you’ll be able to catch every artist’s performance including headliners Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky and Playboi Carti, for free.

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Other performances you can watch for free online include Ice Spice, Lil Dirk, Central Cee, Lil Yachty, Key Glock, pop singer PinkPantheress and Latin music stars Anuel AA, El Alfa as well as the punk band Turnstile. Check out the full Rolling Loud Miami 2023 lineup here.

Keep reading to learn how to watch the festival online for free.
When & How to Watch Rolling Loud Miami 2023

On Friday (July 21), fans can tune in to the Prime Video starting at 4 p.m. ET to watch the festival live. If you have a Prime membership, you’ll be able to watch the live stream at no additional cost. You can watch it under Rolling Loud Day 1 or you can find it under the Live Channels section on Prime Video.

Not a Prime Member? Enjoy a 30-day free trial to stream Rolling Loud Miami 2023 and other content in the massive library of films, movies and TV shows. Prime Video has a large selection of original series and movies available to stream free of charge for members. Once the free trial ends, your Amazon Prime membership will cost $14.99/month (or $139/year).

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The massive collection of Prime Originals includes Citadel, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Swarm, The Powder, Harlem, Invincible, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Fleabag, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Wheel of Time, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Legend of Vox Machina and more.

Besides Prime Video access, Prime members get access to Prime Music, Prime Gaming and Prime Reading in addition to free same-day, one-day or two-day delivery on millions of items, exclusive deals, groceries, savings on prescriptions and more. Amazon also provides 50% Prime memberships for qualifying students and EBT/Medicaid recipients.

Looking for other ways to watch Rolling Loud Miami 2023 for free? Amazon Music and Rolling Loud’s official Twitch channels will be also be live streaming all three days of the festival.

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If you love music, there’s a good chance that you’ll be heading to Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Rolling Loud or another music festival, concert sometime this year. And you’ll need the right festival accessories or travel gear to pack for the trip. 

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There’s nothing worse than traveling to a music festival only to get stuck outside in the heat without the proper sunglasses, a hat to keep your head cool, an portable phone charger just in case you’re low on juice, hand sanitizer (we’re technically still in a pandemic), face masks, bandanas and other essentials such as sunscreen, portable fans, waterproof mascara and liquid eyeliners, and a bag to carry everything from your identification to water bottles.

To help you out, we rounded up a list of music festival necessities, some of which you can buy at Amazon and Walmart to ensure that they get delivered quickly. For more festival-related gear, see our recommendations for the best ear plugs for concerts, best travel backpacks and venue-approved bags.

Amazon

veda Tinda Red Sunglasses For Women and Men Trendy Retro Polygon Red Polarized TAC Lens Metal Frame UV400 Protection Eyeglasses Chain
$14.98 $22.99 35% OFF

Finding the right music festival sunnies depends on your style preference and budget, but there are a bunch of affordable sunglasses online. The polarized glasses pictured above include an attached chain and you can buy them in seven different lens frames including red, black, green, grey, blue, gold and red. Click here for more festival shades.

Here Comes the Sun Colorblock Sunset Power Pod
$60

Blame it on the juice! A portable charger comes in handy regardless of whether you’re traveling to a music festival or not. Casely’s Here Comes the Sun Power Pod is an iPhone charging deck that fits in the palm of your hand. The power pod features MagSafe wireless charging and is available in tons of different colors and cool designs. Click here for a wider selection of iPhone and Android portable chargers.

Adidas

Adidas Crossbody Festival Bag
$25

Comfy and convenient, crossbody bags are great for music festivals. The Adidas Originals Crossbody Bag pictured above has a zippered pocket in the front and zip pocket in the back. The back compartment is roomy enough to fit your wallet, Airpods and other small items, while the front pocket can be used for your ID, money, room key, etc. If you need room but want the same style of bag, try this Mini Festival Crossbody Bag with a water bottle carrier ($30).

Alo Yoga

Alo Yoga Terry Beachside Bucket Hat
$51 $64 20% off% OFF

Looking for headgear? The unisex Terry Beachside Bucket Hat from Alo Yoga is made from absorbent and lightweight French terry cloth and available in blue splash or cantaloupe. Click here fore more bucket hats.

Amazon

LED Glow Bracelets Light Up Wristbands Flashing Arm Wrist Bands, Flashing Sports Wristband Pack of 8
$18.99 $24.99 24% OFF

Get the glow! An LED wristband bracelet makes a cool festival accessory. The set above comes with eight bracelets (batteries included) featuring three light modes: fast blink, slow blink and full glow. 

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Vibe Festival Gear Fanny Pack
$16.97 $29.99 43% OFF

How about a fanny pack? Apart from being timeless and easy to find, if you’ve seen Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, then you know that fanny packs can be used for more than carrying personal belongings. The fanny pack featured above is available in 24 different colors and currently on sale at Amazon.

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BAGAIL Clear bags Stadium Approved Clear Tote Bag with Zipper Closure (12 inch x 12 inch x 6 inch)
$12.99 $14.99 13% OFF

For music lovers attending Lollapalooza, bags larger than 6 x 9 inches must be clear bags (no liquids) made from vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12 inches x 12 inches x 6 inches like the option above, which is available in green, black, blue, red and other colors. For Lollapalooza, all bags will be checked upon entry and hydration packs are allowed but must be empty and have no more than two extra pockets. Click here for clear backpacks.

Yeti

Yeti Rambler, 26 oz. Water Bottle
$40

Staying hydrated is the healthiest way to endure long days in the music festival sun. The Yetti Rambler is a 26-ounce water bottle that comes in 10 different colors including limited-edition green, orange, black, blue and white, plus you can cart it around in a Yetti Rambler Sling ($35).

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Amazon

GearTOP Wide Brim Sun Hat for Men and Women – Mens Bucket Hats with UV Protection
$18.99 $24.99 24% OFF

The proper hat will help keep you cool in the desert heat, which is especially useful if you plan on hitting up Coachella or Stagecoach. The GearTop wide-brim, drawstring sun hat pictured above offers UPF 50+ protection and has been tested to ensure safety from harsh UVA and UVB rays. The mesh fabric allows for moisture and heat to easily escape to keep your head cool and reduce sweating.

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Amazon

Quiksilver mens Pierside Straw Lifeguard Beach Straw Sun Hat
$14.00 $20.00 30% OFF

If you’d rather have a straw option, Quicksilver‘s Pierside hat is made from weaved straw and features a wide brim, lined headband and adjustable chin strap. The hat is available in natural brown and dark brown in sizes ranging from S-XXL.

Amazon

Neck Gaiter Face Mask Reusable, Cloth Face Masks Washable Bandana Face Mask, Sun Dust Protection
$6.99 $19.99 65% OFF

You’re probably tired of wearing face masks, but there’s a lot of dust in the desert, so you might need some form of protection at Coachella. If you don’t want a cloth face mask or the more durable N95 mask, the reusable cloth face covering pictured above is a nice alternative. The washable face mask features four-way stretch and fits snugly on all size heads and faces, and it’ll stay in place, even if you’re running or doing other vigorous exercises. Find disposable face masks here.

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Walmart

Mato & Hash Canvas Drawstring Backpack $7.99

When you need a simple and affordable bag, drawstring backpacks rarely disappoint. This cotton bag from Walmart comes in 12 different colors including orange, blue, black, pink and green. Looking for a sturdier backpack option? Try a mini backpack from The North Face ($58.95).

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DIFF Eyewear

Diff Eyewear Carina Sun Visor by Araya
$65

If sunglasses aren’t good enough, you’ll get full coverage from the sun with this sunglass-visor hybrid from Diff Eyewear. The visor can also add an iridescent pop of color to your festival outfit, and it’ll probably look pretty cool in the sun. The skin-protecting and UV-blocking Carina visor provides maximum sun protection to block out over 98% of UVA/UVB rays. For a cheaper and slightly smaller design, check out the GloFx Face Shield Visor ($29.97).

Alo Yoga

Alo Yoga Solar Visor
$54

Speaking of visors, this holographic headpiece features an adjustable band, breathable fabric and it’s available in a handful of colors including white, hot pink and highlighter yellow.

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Amazon

SOJOS Classic Aviator Sunglasses $14.99 $19.99

Love aviators? The Sojos sunglasses pictured above offer up a classic aviator style in nine different colors, including mirrored pink, brown and black.

Princess Poly

Mora Sunglasses
$30

Another trendy option, these ’90s inspired sunglasses feature a wraparound design and UV protection.

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Nomadix

Nomadax Striped Retro Festival Blanket $69.95 $

This fan-favorite, striped blanket from Nomadix is perfect for festivals, camping, picnics and other activities. Featuring a soft, microsuede top, the water resistant, sand resistant and pet-hair resistant blanket measures 60 inches x 70 inches and is made from recycled polyester. Not into stripes? Click here for more Nomadix blankets.

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Amazon

El Paso Designs Mexican Yoga Blanket | Colorful Falsa Serape | Park Blanket, Yoga Towel, Picnic, Beach Blanket, Patio Blanket
$21.49

These beautiful blankets from El Paso Designs retail for just $21.49. According to the manufacturer, the blankets are handwoven by artisans in Tlaxcala, Mexico, and each tassel is individually hand-tied. El Paso Designs blankets are available in over a dozen colors and measure 140 inches x 117 inches.
What to Wear to Music Festivals

Not sure what to wear to a music festival? Shorts, tees and comfortable shoes are a few fashion staples that you might already have in your closet, but if you’re looking for something more curated, you can find festival gear online at retailers such as Nasty Gal, ASOS, StockX, Amazon and Farfetch.

See below for a few examples of clothes to wear to a music festival.

Aeropostale

Aeropostale Cargo 10.5-Inch Cargo Short
$24.75

These Aeropostale cargo shorts offer a comfortable fit and plenty of pockets, making them great for a music festival or concert. The 10-inch cargo shorts are available in sizes 27-42 and in a range of colors including golden tan, black, hazelnut, blue, green and grey. If there’s more room in your budget, these top-rated Eddie Bauer Men’s Tahoma Cargo shorts are on sale for $44.99. See more cargo pants here and click here for cargo pants.

Amazon

MCEDAR Mens Casual Short Sleeve Button Up Vintage Summer Hawaiian Beach Vacation Shirts
$25.99 $29.99 13% OFF

When it comes to festival clothing for men, tees, button-up shirts and mesh shirts are an easy way to keep cool in the festival heat. If you like variety, the short sleeve shirt pictured above is available in more than two dozen different colors and designs.

Hollister

Hollister Low-Rise Medium Wash Denim Shorts
$29.96 $39.95 25% off% OFF

Need a pair of shorts? These low-rise denim shorts from Hollister are available in medium wash, dark wash, dark ripped wash, white and black. If you’d like a different style, these baggy denim jeans ($69) are on sale at Urban Outfitters and Gap has a bunch of denim jeans on sale.

Revolve

Lovers & Friends Flower Power Top
$158

Flower power! This crochet top and matching skirt would be perfect for a pool party of festival, and the pieces are sold separately, so you can mix and match the top and bottom.

Amazon

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Top Sneakers Black/White
$82.41

Shoes can make or break an outfit, and if you’re trekking through a festival in the wrong shoes, you’ll definitely be sorry. There’s actually a science to picking the perfect shoe but if you don’t have the time to test out different styles, go for comfortable walking shoes or running shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty such as Nikes, Pumas, Adidas, Salomon, New Balance, Vans or Converse Chuck Taylors. Other good options: Dr Martens, Burkenstocks, platforms and cowboy boots.

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The Big Apple will have to find another festival to turn up to this year. Rolling Loud New York has been cancelled.

As spotted on Hype Beast the popular Rap concert outing has been put on ice for the foreseeable future. On Friday, March 17 the organization released a formal statement to their social media channels announcing the cancellation of the 2023 festivities. “For the last few years, we’ve made some legendary moments happen in Queens,” the organization’s representatives wrote in a statement that was placed on the visual.

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“Sadly, due to logistical factors beyond our control, Rolling Loud will not return to New York in 2023. But don’t worry, this isn’t ‘goodbye,’ more like ‘see you later.’ We’ll be back in New York when the time is right. In the meantime, we invite all of our New York fans to meet us in Miami July 21-23 for our biggest, best festival of the year. Love you all! Rolling Loud forever.”

The first Rolling Loud took place in Miami, Florida in February 2015 and featured artists such as Schoolboy Q, Juicy J, Curren$y, and Action Bronson in the one-day event. It took place at Soho Studios in the Wynwood district of the city, though the venue was temporarily flooded during the event due to rain.
You can purchase tickets for Rolling Loud Miami here.

Coi Leray dominated the stage at Rolling Loud California recently, but before her high-energy performance, she took some time to chat with Billboard‘s Tetris Kelly about her impressive come-up.

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When asked when she knew she made it, the “Players” rapper shared, “When I found out I was on the top 10 U.K. charts, and then the top 20 pop charts and then the top 20 Billboard [Hot 100]. That was a big stepping stone for me because my dream was to cross over. Of course, I love Billboard. I look up to you guys. You guys are watching me grow, so I can’t wait to show you how much more I have for you.”

“Players” is Leray’s fourth entry on the Hot 100 (currently sitting at No. 16), after “No More Parties,” featuring Lil Durk (No. 26 peak in 2021); “Big Purr (Prrdd),” with Pooh Shiesty (No. 69, 2021); and “Blick Blick!,” with Nicki Minaj (No. 37, 2022).

As for the new generation of female rappers emerging in the music industry right now, like Coi Leray herself and Ice Spice, the 25-year-old said that the new girls in town are all about positivity. “It’s just confidence. We’re giving you good vibes, good energy, good music,” she said.

Watch Billboard‘s full interview with Coi Leray above.

We have exciting new music from Miley Cyrus, Meghan Trainor, and more! deadmau5 and Kaskade talk about their EDM Supergroup Kx5, Glendale, Arizona will get a temporary name change to celebrate Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, Coi Leray takes us behind the scenes of her electric Rolling Loud LA performance, and more!

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In today’s episode of Tapioca Tears And The Poor Souls Who Supply Them, an apparently bi-racial interviewer conducted an awkward, cringy and second-hand embarrassment-inducing interview with the rap duo City Girls, got dragged for it by Black people and tried to blame the dragging on Black people’s alleged attitudes towards those who aren’t “full Black,” not her deplorable interviewing skills.

First, let’s start with the interview, because, bruh—what was even going on here?

Tamera Kissen, the interviewer who Blavity described as an “influencer,” caught up with City Girls after their set at Hip Hop festival Rolling Loud in California. I would say that at some point, the interview went downhill, but really, there was never a hill. This interview started on the ground and just continued to sink.
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During the interview, Yung Miami and Kissen realized they had met before. However, they were unable to recall the details of their last encounter. An awkward silence followed as the pair tried to remember how they met.
The conversation continued to spiral down as Kissen threw out random questions throughout the clip.
Many social media users followed up with criticism, saying Kissen doesn’t know how to conduct herself professionally.
In other words, she got dragged because the “interview” was drag-worthy.

According to the Shade Room, Kissen had an interesting take on why Black people reacted so negatively to an interview that would obviously only receive a negative response.
“The community really don’t f**k with you if you ain’t full black, let’s just be honest,” she wrote in a since-deleted tweet.

Nah sis, if you really want to “be honest,” you don’t get to throw Black people under the bus because everyone who saw your janky-a** interview wanted to know what in the amateur hour was happening.
I mean, she spent the first 30 seconds of the “interview” going back and forth with Miami about where they knew each other from like they had just bumped into each other at Walmart. Then Kissen’s first question out the gate was, “How many broke men have you let hit?”
Wait, sorry, that was her second question. Her first question to the rap duo was, “Did you know it was the 50th day of Hip Hop today?” to which the City Girls answered “no,” to which the supposedly partially Black woman interviewing a Hip Hop act responded, “Me neither. They told me to talk about it.”
Now, I’m going to give Kissen the benefit of the doubt and assume she meant “50th anniversary of Hip Hop.” Still, she doesn’t know why the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop is important, but she’s upset the Black community doesn’t take her seriously, huh? I mean, OK.)

But nah, it’s probably just because she’s biracial. That tracks.
Honestly, you can tell Kissen hasn’t been around enough “full Black” people, because if she had, she would have known hitting “send” on that alleged tweet would get her dragged even further.

I mean, if we want to really keep it one hundred, blaming Black people for your own inadequacy is some white people sh*t. So, maybe that’s the real problem.

Justin Bieber was back on stage on Saturday (March 4) just days after canceling his Justice World Tour. Don Toliver posted footage of the pair sharing the stage at the star-studded 2023 Rolling Loud Festival in Los Angeles this weekend, during which Bieber joined the Houston MC for a collab on “Private Landing” from Toliver’s new Love Sick album.

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Bouncing his way down the stage in a backwards ball cap, baggy jeans and tweed jacket, Bieber looked to be in fine form and good energy more than six months after he played his last full set at Rock in Rio in Sept. 2022. “KEEP Going!!!!! KEEP Going!!!! Let’ Go Justin,” Toliver captioned the brief clip in which the pair happily trade off vocals and rhymes as they shared what appeared to be a joint.

The surprise cameo came after Bieber appeared to cancel all 80 dates on his Justice World Tour with no explanation last week; at press time no tour dates were listed on Bieber’s official site and his spokesperson had not returned Billboard‘s request for comment. Last week Ticketmaster’s site listed all the 2023 Justice dates as canceled just as Bieber was slated to pick things up again with a March 2 date in Dublin.

In June, Bieber told fans that he would take a break from the road after one month of dates because of the effects of the neurological disorder Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome, which left his face partially paralyzed. “As a result of this illness, I was not able to complete the North American leg of the Justice Tour,” he wrote in a message to fans at the time. Bieber went on to explain that after taking some time to rest and consult with his family and doctors, he went ahead with the European leg of his tour.

“After getting off stage, the exhaustion overtook me and I realized that I need to make my health the priority right now,” he explained about how he felt after completing his Rock in Rio set in September. “So I’m going to take a break from touring for the time being. I’m going to be ok, but I need time to rest and get better.”

He got back on the stage a month later, but after just six shows he said he need to take a break again. The AEG Presents-promoted Justice tour was Bieber’s first global outing since the 2016-2017 Purpose World Tour. It was unclear at press time if Bieber’s tour cancelation was related to his recovery from Ramsay-Hunt.

James Blake and Kali Uchis also joined Toliver during his set on Saturday.

Watch Bieber with Toliver below.