Netflix’s rap competition show Rhythm + Flow has been teasing its second season for a while (it was originally scheduled for 2021), and while its release date had been a mystery for most of the year, today, the streamer finally announced when fans can catch the rise of the next potential rap superstar: November 20.
The show will return with a new slate of judges — DJ Khaled, Latto, and Ludacris — as well as a new location: Atlanta. Along with the new panel, the newly released trailer for the second season also teases its guest judges, which will include Big Sean, Busta Rhymes, GloRilla, and Remy Ma, as well as a return of the season one winner, D Smoke, who has since carved out a successful indie rap career that included a Grammy nomination and roles on the Paramount+ series Mayor Of Kingstown and the Peacock series Bel Air.
For those unfamiliar with the premise of the show, it’s very similar to other music competition series like American Idol and The X Factor, albeit focused on rappers rather than singers. The winner is awarded a cash prize rather than a record deal; in season one, the prize was $250,000. That’s enough to kickstart a career and promote at least a couple of solid singles.
You can check out the trailer for season two of Rhythm+Flow above.
This year’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival lineup was rolled out in a fun way: Via a crossword puzzle with clues to each artist’s identity on the festival’s website. Now that the puzzle has been solved, we know who all is performing at this year’s Camp. In addition to regulars like festival organizer Tyler The Creator and frequent collaborators Vince Staples, Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, and Denzel Curry, this year’s fest includes Doechii, Kaytranada, DJ Mustard, Raye, Laila!, The Alchemist, Action Bronson, Concrete Boys, Blood Orange, Tommy Richman, Sampha, Faye Webster, and a special tribute to the late, great MF DOOM. You can check out the completed crossword below.
Camp Flog Gnaw
While Tyler told fans at the last Camp Flog Gnaw that he wouldn’t be releasing any new music soon, this year, he’ll have a whole new album to perform. Tyler announced his new album, Chromakopia after teasing new music with the eerie video for “St. Chroma.” It’s a good thing he’s got a new project coming, too, as last year’s headlining festival set will be hard to top; Tyler caroused across the stage firing a flamethrower, so you can bet he’ll be going even further over the top with this year’s set.
You can see the full list of performers below and get ticket information here.
Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2024 lineup
Action Bronson
André 3000
The Alchemist & Friends
Amelia Moore
Blood Orange
Concrete Boys
Daniel Caesar
Denzel Curry
Doechii
Domo Genesis
Earl Sweatshirt
Erykah Badu
Faye Webster
FM MOOD: A TRIBUTE TO MF DOOM
Hana Vu
Jean Dawson
Jordan Ward
KAYTRANADA
Kenny Mason
Laila!
Latin Mafia
Left Brain
Lithe
Ma$e
The Mainliners
The Marías
Matt Champion
Mike G
Mustard & Friends
Na-Kel Smith
Omar Apollo
Orion Sun
Playboi Carti
Raye
Rio Amor
Sampha
ScHoolboy Q
Sexyy Red
Syd
Tommy Richman
Tyler, The Creator
Vince Staples
Wisp
Yves Tumor
Shakira can (famously) make a man wanna speak Spanish. She can also sell a lot of tickets, too many for the venues she was scheduled to play in during the North American dates of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. So, the “Soltera” singer is “elevating” from arenas to stadiums in 2025.
“To my dear fans, your incredible support since my tour announcement has truly been extraordinary, and it’s already making this the biggest tour of my career,” Shakira wrote in an Instagram Story. “As Live Nation communicated earlier, the demand for tickets and more shows has reached the point that our tour now requires stadiums in the USA and more dates so I can see as many of you as possible. “The production of my show is also now so much larger and unlike anything I’ve done before. As a result, we’re elevating my North America run from arenas to stadiums and the dates will be shifted to May 2025, right after my Latin American tour.”
She continued, “I know many of you made big efforts to be a part of these shows. Thank you so much for supporting me through this. Your understanding and love means the world to me and helps me to continue breaking barriers. I’ll be waiting for all of you with great anticipation. I promise to make it worth the wait and deliver the best show of my life!
The new dates and cities will be announced on Monday, October 21.
Rising New York rapper Fergie Baby wears Harlem on his sleeve, as his recently released EP Harlem River Drive: North reveals. Additionally, also wears the New York borough’s music history on that same sleeve. It’s an undeniable element that comes alive through the project’s six songs. Whether it’s the introspection and storytelling of “Friday Night” or the smooth romancing of “What You Need” boastful raps of “Harlem Rievr Drive,” it’s hard to miss the pride Fergie Baby holds for his hometown.
Harlem River Drive: North is another big moment for Fergie Baby in what’s been a growing collection of them over the last year. The rapper went viral for his On The Radar freestyle “Trueys, BBs, and Canes” while other records like “Suburbans” only boosted his prominence. “The only word to describe my emotions is blessed,” Fergie Baby said in response to the praise he received for “Trueys, BBs, and Canes.” “I’m blessed by my team and everyone who was involved to make this possible.” These are just the arly days for Fergie Baby, and the sky is the limit for the Harlem rapper.
A few weeks removed from the release of Harlem River Drive: North, Fergie Baby gets the spotlight as this week’s Uproxx Music 20 artist. Scroll down to read our interview with the Harlem rapper and to learn more about his inspiration, aspirations, and influences.
My earliest memory of music was being at home with family. Music was always around. From the age of 4, I was a mega Michael Jackson fan. I used to have made-up concerts where my mom and grandma used to be the audience and I’ll come to perform for them as if I were Michael Jackson. I would change clothes every time the song changed. My mother made me a custom glove with rhinestones and a hat. I was raised in 3 households, one with my mother and grandmother, one with my father, and one with my grandfather. My mother used to play music like Dru Hill, New Edition, Big Daddy Kane, & Donell Jones. My Grandma used to be in the living room playing Al Green, The Temptations, Whitney Houston, and Teddy Pendergrass. When I went to my father’s house, he played Nas, Scarface, 50 Cent, and Jay-Z. At my grandfather’s house, he played just James Brown.
Who or what inspired you to take music seriously?
The people around me inspired me to take music seriously. I used to see music as a hobby because my friends did it as a passion. If not for them pushing me to do my first studio session, I wouldn’t be an artist today. They saw the talent in me before I did.
Do you know how to play an instrument? If so, which one? If not, which instrument do you want to learn how to play?
I do not play any instrument. I would love to learn the piano and violin.
What was your first job?
My first job was at McDonald’s. The worst job in America haha.
What is your most prized possession?
My most prized possession is God, my mother, my family, and my friends. As cliché as it sounds, it’s true. Without them, I wouldn’t be here at all!
What is your biggest fear?
My biggest fear is doing all this for no reason and not getting anywhere.
You get 24 hours to yourself to do anything you want, with unlimited resources: What are you doing? And spare no details!
If I had 24 hours to do whatever with unlimited resources, I would take my mom wherever she wanted to go and pay her and my bills first and foremost.
What are your three most used emojis?
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What’s a feature you need to secure before you die?
Kendrick Lamar & Busta Rhymes.
If you could appear in a future season of a current TV show, which one would it be and why?
If I could appear in a future season of a current TV show, it would be Power or Top Boy.
Which celebrity do you admire or respect for their personality and why?
Teyana Taylor. She’s from Harlem, and she is a goddess in her own right. So many people slept on her and disregarded her craft because she is a woman. She overcame all the hate and it’s similar to what I went through so far in my music career. She does literally everything down to being a songwriter, a musician, a choreographer, a director, a scriptwriter, an actress, a stylist, a designer, etc. She is just a free human being, who has great energy, and determination, and most of all she is unapologetically herself. I see a lot of myself in here.
Share your opinion on something no one could ever change your mind about.
An opinion I have that someone can never change my mind about is being me. No one can ever convince, manipulate, or try to change me from being me. I got myself here by staying true to myself. I also encourage others to follow their true selves. This music industry has a way of changing people for an image and clout.
What is the best song you’ve ever heard in your life and what do you love about it?
The best song I ever heard in my life is Michael Jackson’s “Rock with You.” As soon as the beat comes on, you feel it. Before he even sings, the beat attracts you. Down to the song composition, the aura, and its Michael at that, I can say confidently that’s the best song ever.
What’s your favorite city in the world to perform, and what’s a city you’re excited to perform in for the first time?
My favorite city in the world to perform right now is obviously my town (Harlem). As a runner-up, I’ll say LA. When I performed for the first time in LA, the audience and vibe were at an all-time high for me. One place I’m excited to perform in is Japan.
You are throwing a music festival. Give us the dream lineup of 5 artists that will perform with you and the location where it would be held.
My dream lineup for a music festival would be Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, Michael Jackson, DMX & Busta Rhymes. I would have it in Paris or Egypt.
What would you be doing now if it weren’t for music?
I honestly don’t know what I would be doing if it wasn’t for music to be honest. If I wasn’t an artist, I would be an A&R or a manager. I just love music so much.
If you could see five years into the future or go five years into the past, which one would you pick and why?
Five years into the future. Just to know how all this turned out.
What’s one piece of advice you’d go back in time to give to your 18-year-old self?
One piece of advice I would go back in time to tell my 18-year-old self is to not give up and remain yourself at all times.
It’s 2050. The world hasn’t ended, and people are still listening to your music. How would you like it to be remembered?
I would like to be remembered as an icon and mogul. Not only for this music but known in the fashion world and for giving back to the community.
Harlem River Drive: North is out now via Groove Gods Unite The Label. Find out more information here.
Grimes is a successful and respected musician, but no matter what, for better or worse, her former relationship with Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, will forever be a part of her story (especially since they have three children together). Given that Musk has become an increasingly controversial figure in recent years, Grimes’ association with him is seemingly starting to wear on her.
In response to a now-deleted tweet today (October 18), Grimes wrote, “I’ve been making art abt ai since my first album, I’ve been obsessed w it since I first learned about the butlerian jihad when I was 8 or 9. Ive always done my own art, so I’m only replacing myself. If ur gonna complain abt me I’d appreciate a less sexist approach.”
One user wondered what the deleted tweet said, and Grimes responded, “Just saying my ex made me obsessed with tech and ai. My arts always been full of refs – and I’ve always tried to stay on the cutting edge of tech for art. I did Astro bio and stuff in college. I was also constantly in trouble for being controversial long before e. Everyone’s lens just shifted to suddenly see all the same things but decide to attribute them to a man.”
Meanwhile, another user responded to Grimes’ initial tweet, “girl everything’s changed so much since your relation with that man. you talked about those same themes in [the 2020 album Miss Anthropocene] which is my fav album of yours, and then everything declined so fast and became so generic. you can do way better and you have done it.” Grimes replied, “I have three kids. He also sued me and I just spent a year in court. U know what sucks? Getting endlessly roasted for associating with someone or not putting out art while in reality I’m desperately fighting for my kids and my freedom.”
UPROXX and Sparkling Ice kept the good times rollin’ with a stop in Austin, TX on our SPARKLING SESSIONS Festival Kickoff tour. After chilling by the pool ahead of Coachella and lighting up Chicago ahead of Lollapalooza, we touched down in the live music capital of the world to pre-game Austin City Limits. Setting up at the exclusive Inn Cahoots, we transformed the boutique hotel’s secret garden into the weekend’s hottest concert venue.
Soundtracking the unforgettable evening was rising country artist Dasha, who had attendees flocking to the dancefloor with her viral single, “Austin,” while R&B duo THEBROSFRESH crooned some of their biggest hits earlier in the evening. DJ Le Chev popped by to spin a set for guests too with electric beats that paired nicely with some fresh and flavorful fall cocktails courtesy of Sparkling Ice. Outfitted in metallic cowboy hats and fueled by local bites, partygoers bounced between hair-braiding and flash tattoo stations, a taco bar, lawn games, and an Instagram-worthy photo-booth complete with a rodeo saddle that felt right at home with Austin’s “Keep It Weird” vibes.
Check out the official recap video above and scroll through more photos from UPROXX’s latest collab with Sparkling Ice.
Andrew Garfield has been very open about dealing with the grief of losing his mom to cancer in 2019. He discussed her death on The Late Show, calling it “unexpressed love,” and the topic came up again during a recent episode of Sesame Street.
The actor sat down with Elmo and talked about how much he misses his mom. But “that sadness is kind of a gift,” Garfield said. “It’s kind of a lovely thing to feel in a way because it means you really loved somebody when you miss them. And when I miss someone, I remember. When I miss my mom, I remember all the cuddles I used to get from her. All the hugs I used to get from her. It makes me feel close to her when I miss her, in a strange sort of way. So, I’m happy to have all the memories of my mom and all the joy she brought me. And the joy she brought my brother, and my dad, everyone she ever met, everyone around her. When I miss her, I remember it’s because she made me so happy. I can celebrate her and I can miss her at the same time.”
This is where I’d usually make some comment about Elmo being mean to poor Rocco, but I’ll let it slide this one time.
You can watch (and cry along to) the video above.
Garfield is out there promoting We Live in Time, his new movie with Florence Pugh (now in cardboard cutout form). They play Tobias and Almut, who are “brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives,” according to the official plot summary from A24. “As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken.”
As if October wasn’t already a busy month for Megan Thee Stallion, the “Neva Play” rapper had added another project to her full plate.
On Halloween (October 31), some lucky Hotties will have the chance to party with Megan at her annual Hottieween charity event in Chicago, Illinois. For those not in attendance, they can spend their evening watching the Grammy Award winner’s Prime Video documentary Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words. Well ahead of those occasions, Meg will treat fans to a new body of work.
Today (October 18), Megan announced the official release date for her album, Megan: Act Two. “MEGAN: ACT II. OCTOBER 25 [butterfly emoji],” wrote the rapper on X (formerly Twitter).
Similar to Megan, which dropped in June, the cover draws inspiration from an animal. Instead of a snake, Megan is re-imagined as a butterfly. Despite the empowering message of the visual and nostalgic call back to late-1990s/early-2000s rap designs, Megan’s followers aren’t fond of it.
“GAG US, but this better not be the cover,” wrote one user.
“Fire the graphic designer immediately,” wrote one user.
Megan also drew the same backlash. Eventually, the rapper gave into fans’ demand and had its artwork changed. Now, they are hoping she does the same this go around.
Megan: Act Two is out 10/24 via Hot Girl Productions. Find more information here.
Marvel’s Agatha All Along miniseries is rolling along, and now Japanese Breakfast has found an in: Today (October 18), Michelle Zauner shared a song she recorded for the show, “The Ballad Of The Witches’ Road (Pop Version).”
She worked on the recording with Jack Antonoff, and it’s based on a recurring song in the show, written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (who also co-produced the new Japanese Breakfast rendition). Zauner’s release is dubbed the “pop version,” but stylistically, it’s really more closely akin to a ’70s rock ballad.
In a recent interview, Zauner spoke about new music she’s been working on, saying (translated from Korean), “The third album was all about happiness, and we used a lot of instruments, especially horns and strings. Because of that, I didn’t play the guitar much during the performances for that album — I just focused on singing. I really missed playing the guitar. This new album, though, has a lot more guitar, and it’s much more melancholic. […] I got tired of happy themes, haha. So, I returned to a more somber theme. I think it’s a bit more mature.”
Listen to Japanese Breakfast’s Agatha All Along song “The Ballad Of The Witches’ Road (Pop Version)” above.
The Memphis Grizzlies are trying to get back to the top of the Western Conference. After a difficult 2023-24 campaign where the team was absolutely annihilated by injuries, Memphis has its core back and largely healthy. And on top of that, the team made one of the more interesting picks in the 2024 NBA Draft when it selected Purdue center Zach Edey with the ninth overall pick.
Memphis had a gigantic hole at center, and are turning to Edey — the 7’4 two-time national college player of the year from Purdue — to fill it. While there are concerns about his ability to keep up with guards on the perimeter, Edey’s size, scoring touch, rim protection, and rebounding are all undeniable, to the point that Kevin Garnett decided to bestow a nickname onto him during the latest episode of Ticket and the Truth: Zach Alcindor.
“Who you like early on in the preseason?” Garnett asked his co-host, Paul Pierce. “Man, listen, I got one. I don’t know what we gonna call him for the whole year, but Zach Edey? Look like god damn Zach Alcindor.”
Garnett went on to compare Edey to Yao Ming, then praised him for his performance against the Indiana Pacers, where Garnett said that he took it to Myles Turner and compared Edey’s performance to what it looks like when Pierce plays against his son in the backyard. In the end, both hosts ended up agreeing that the Grizzlies are a team to watch as the season plays out.
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