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It’s been a month and change since Common and Pete Rock released their collaborative album, The Auditorium Vol. 1 and if we learned anything from it it’s that these two men really do make some beautiful music together.

Dropping off some new visuals to the soulful cut “Dreamin’” Common uses a collage of footage showcasing his life over the years including sharing moments with Queen Latifah and the late-great Maya Angelou while we catch shots of Pete Rock politics in front of his brownstone crib back in New York City. Hip-Hop legends over here.

Speaking of legends, Lil Wayne is out here still adding to his own legacy and for Jessie Reyez’s clip to “Ridin,” she and Weezy kick it in the crib where they get smoked out and Jessie elevates to heights most dare not dream of. Musta been some good ass weed.
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Juicy J featuring Robert Glasper and Emi Secrest, Flau’jae and Lil Wayne, and more.
COMMON & PETE ROCK – “DREAMIN’”

JESSIE REYEZ FT. LIL WAYNE – “RIDIN”

JUICY J FT. ROBERT GLASPER & EMI SECREST – “TO YOU”

FLAU’JAE & LIL WAYNE – “CAME OUT A BEAST”

TRAP DICKEY FT. DABABY – “BLUE DEVILS REMIX”

PARIS NIGHTS – “HOW’S IT GOING DOWN”

ELAINE – “WAITING ON YOU”

CAPELLA GREY – “UCU”

Lil Baby has been arrested for carrying a concealed weapon in Las Vegas. Keep watching for the details. Tetris Kelly:  Lil Baby was arrested on Monday in Las Vegas and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police told Billboard. We’re letting you know what’s going on. Law enforcement sources told TMZ […]

Billboard and Tres Generaciones Tequila are partnering to find out the Get Up Anthems of select cities, and for this stop, we’re in Chicago. In conversation with Rocsi Diaz, Chicago natives Twista, Vic Mensa, and Dreezy sat with Billboard’s Kyle Denis to curate their top 10 Get Up Anthems for Chicago. The list includes songs that inspired and energized their city, by Chicago artists, presented by Tres Generaciones Tequila. 

Be sure to follow the multi-city conversations at Billboard.com.

Dreezy:Wait, so we’re going to put it as No. 1 for real?

Twista:For now.

Rocsi Diaz:For now. First of all, let me tell you something: This is one city I ain’t going to mess with nobody in Chicago. I want to be able to come back and get my Harold’s Chicken.

Hey there, I’m Rocsi Diaz alongside Billboard and Tres Generaciones Tequila. We’re embarking on a journey to celebrate the profound impact of music both personally and within the community. Our mission? To uncover the ultimate Get Up Anthems for cities across the nation.

Today, we’re in the iconic city of Chicago, where the winds blow strong and the blues rhythms thrive. Thank you, Tiana. Contributing to this discussion, I’m joined by Chicago’s very own legend Twista, known for his rapid-fire delivery that earned him a world record for speed. Also, Vic Mensa, known for his thought-provoking lyrics and diverse mix style. The dub princess of Chicago rap Dreezy, celebrated for her versatile flow and work life. And lastly, Billboard’s very own hip-hop writer Kyle Denis.

Just a few days ago, we began the selection process for Chicago’s Get Up Anthems. Now it was challenging, but with Billboard’s exclusive chart data, we narrowed it down to 15 tracks, now in this bowl. These selections are up for discussion as we finalize the top 10 list and crown Chicago’s No. 1 Get Up Anthem.

All right, guys. Before we jump into the conversation, let’s go ahead and raise our glasses to the city we love so much, the WIndy City. Chi Town with this Chicago Fire drink from Tres Generaciones Tequila. Cheers!  

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Lizzo defends Chappell Roan after the pop star shared her thoughts on her rapid rise to fame. The “Truth Hurts” artist also shares why she hasn’t been making music recently. Keep watching for the details!   Lizzo:We all need a refresh on empathy. It’s very mindful. Very demure. Tetris Kelly:Lizzo’s giving fans an update and Chappell […]

Omah Lay is making waves and an impact in the Afrobeats genre. The singer shares his “Moving” story behind his latest single, working with Tyla and Justin Bieber and how his move to London from Lagos further contributed to the vision. He also talks about his new album, ‘Clarity of Mind,’ what he hopes his fans can take away from the album and more!

Tetris Kelly:

Hey, it’s Tetris with Billboard News, and I’m hanging out with Omah Lay. How’s it going my man? 

Omah Lay:

I’m good. It’s going well, how are you doing?

I’m good. Man, I gotta tell you, congrats on the new single, “Moving.” Tell me about this song and what was the inspiration behind it.

“Moving” is the second single off of my next project. It was all inspired by by moving to a new place. I actually have not been spending a lot of time in Lagos recently. I’ve been spending a lot of time in London, especially making the album. It’s just a new environment being able to move from one place to another, to be your police then.

And tell me about the music video for the song. How involved are you in the visuals and what kind of story did you want to tell? 

I mean, recently, I’ve been emphasizing on telling the story of my music through the music videos. For “Moving” I am telling the story of how illegal immigrants travel to Europe through the desert, through Sahara, because the thing about Nigerians from Edo traveling, trying to get to Europe illegally, and going through the desert, and a lot of them don’t make it through and stuff. So yeah, that was just the story. That was what inspired the video for “Moving.”

Oh, man, that’s incredible now. I like that, you’re able to take kind of your life experience and apply it with something else that’s from your region, that kind of, give you that story.

I mean, I think it is, if it is something, it is the story of the whole world, like me, also having a Nigerian passport is very difficult. Traveling where it’s like, I’m just looking for peace. I’m looking for a place to call, of course, I have my home, but like, you know, I’m just looking for that place to like, feel accepted and stuff, because home is really bad where we can’t stay at home and like, enjoy the common things that is being provided by even God, by nature, which is like, what being able to live freely. It’s difficult in Lagos, so I feel like I’m telling the story of the whole world, where everybody’s looking for some place to find peace of mind, some place to just call home and feel relaxed.

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Mariah Carey announces that both her mom and sister have tragically passed away on the same day over the weekend. Keep watching for the details. Tetris Kelly: Mariah Carey has suffered a major loss as both her mother and sister have died on the same day. We have the report. In an unimaginable tragedy Billboard […]

Suga released a second apology after he received a DUI from riding his scooter intoxicated throughout the streets of Seoul. Keep watching to see what his second apology says. Tetris Kelly: BTS’ Suga apologizes again for being intoxicated while riding his scooter, this time with a handwritten note. SUGA, aka Agust D, already spoke out […]

Taylor Swift praises Charli XCX and puts fan rumors of a feud to bed with her comments. Keep watching to see what the artists had to say. Tetris Kelly:If you believed the rumors of beef between Charli XCX and Taylor Swift, they’re both speaking out without directly addressing said rumors. Some fans believed “Sympathy Is […]

Billboard and Tres Generaciones Tequila are partnering to find out the Get Up Anthems of select cities, and the next stop is Chicago. Ahead of the curated list, in this “Man on the Street,” we tapped Chicago locals to help share some of their favorite hometown hits that have inspired and energized their city, including artists such as Ye, G Herbo and more! Be sure to check out the official Get Up Anthems for Chicago presented by Tres Generaciones Tequila.

Tetris Kelly:Hey, it’s Tetris Kelly with Billboard and Tres Generaciones  Tequila asking locals in the Windy City what song best represents it. We’re trying to find the biggest get up anthem in Chicago. Hanging out in the streets of Chicago, now, which neighborhood are you in? 

Guest 1:I live in Hyde Park. 

Tetris Kelly:Tell me about the history of Chicago’s music. What is the anthem that gets this city going?

Guest 1:For me personally, it’s “Faneto” by by Chief Keef. It’s the beat, it’s the lyrics. It’s very opposite of me. But for some reason, I just really **** with it.

Tetris Kelly:What is the get up anthem for Chicago? 

Guest 2:“Kill S–t” by Herb. Anytime I hear it, everyone just turns their lasers to the front and they know the first minute and a half, crazy.

Tetris Kelly:Oh you say, you know the first minute and a half, let me put you on the spot. 

Guest 2:You gonna put me on the spot? 

Tetris Kelly:Let’s do it! 

Guest 2:[Singing]

Tetris Kelly:See, he got it! That’s Chicago, baby. Tell me what is the get up anthem in this city? 

Guest 3:I am gonna say Kanye “Homecoming.” 

Tetris Kelly:Oof, “Homecoming.”

Guest 4:I’m from the South Side. 

Tetris Kelly:What’s the best part about the South Side? 

Guest 4:Everything. 

Tetris Kelly:What song do you feel like represents Chicago in the best way? 

Guest 4:“Wife Er” by Spenzo represents Chicago. 

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CeeLo Green and Dallas Austin give Billboard an exclusive tour of James Brown’s home in Augusta, Georgia, in partnership with Primary Wave.

CeeLo GreenI know between you and I, I’m not the biggest James Brown fan.

Dallas AustinYeah.

CeeLo GreenI bet you don’t know his highest-charting hit.

Dallas AustinI might say like “Living In America,” just because ‘Rocky’ was so big.

CeeLo GreenThat’s a good one. But nope, incorrect. “I Got You.”

What’s up, everybody? This is yours truly, CeeLo Green, and I am here transmitting live from Augusta, Georgia, with my big brother, Dallas Austin, and we are, believe it or not, in James Brown’s estate.

Dallas AustinWow.

CeeLo GreenAnd I’m here with Billboard, and we’re gonna take him on a tour. Let’s go.

Dallas AustinWow!

CeeLo GreenCheck it out.

Dallas AustinWow. This is crazy. So everything’s left as is.

CeeLo GreenYeah this is probably besides the entire property. This one piece of archive history is probably the most important and significant for me, because it’s right when you walk in the front door.

Dallas AustinWas this the tree that he put up the same Christmas as the Christmas of him passing? Right?

CeeLo GreenYeah, so James passed in 2006 if I’m not mistaken, and you know, the people that worked underneath him, they just kind of honored his legacy by just leaving everything untouched. So this was really moving for me.

Dallas AustinThis gave me chills myself

CeeLo GreenAnd it inspired a Gnarls Barkley song called “Who’s Gonna Save My Soul Now.” Oh, it did. I was talking about James Brown, yeah.

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