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Cardi B had a truly wild story to share in her recent Instagram Live that took place yesterday (March 25). During the live, she claimed that she was once approached by the Los Angeles Police Department after they thought she was selling drugs — and sadly weren’t familiar with who Cardi was.

The story went a step further when Cardi dropped in the detail that the cops allegedly made her strip down because of it.

“They had all the helicopters in LA,” she shared. “Yo, I was freaking out. They had me outside for like three hours. They had me getting butt-naked outside. Sh*t was crazy. It was deadass a movie and whatever, but you already know.”

However, she is about to show them exactly who she is. “I’m about to sue the LAPD,” Cardi added. “I told them like, ‘Yo, I’m Cardi B. Like do I look like I gotta sell some sh*t? Like why would I do that? I would never pull no sh*t like that.’”

During the encounter, Cardi continued to try the cops who she was — a Grammy-winning performer. But it wasn’t working and the situation got out of hand.

“They didn’t believe me. It was some white cops and they ain’t know who I was,” she continued. “They was really tough on me and everything. They said somebody gave them a clue. I really feel like it was one of my opps and sh*t, like they really trying to ruin my life type sh*t. Like y’all don’t even f*cking know. I been going through a lot lately.”

If anyone could carry through a lawsuit against the LAPD, it would be Cardi B — only time will tell though. Check out a clip from her Instagram Live here.

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. Even following along with the Uproxx recommendations on a daily basis can be a lot to ask, so every Monday we’re offering up this rundown of the best new music this week.

This week saw Kendrick Lamar make waves with a verse and Tyla land with her anticipated debut LP. Yeah, it was a great week for new music. Check out the highlights below.

For more music recommendations, check out our Listen To This section, as well as our Indie Mixtape and Pop Life newsletters.

Future and Metro Boomin — “Like That” Feat. Kendrick Lamar

Future and Metro just dropped a hot new project, but it’s the Kendrick Lamar feature that’s making headlines: In his verse on “Like That,” the rapper pretty clearly goes after two of his most esteemed contemporaries, Drake and J. Cole.

Tyla and Becky G — “On My Body”

After breaking through with hits like “Water” and “Truth Or Dare,” Tyla has arrived with her first full-length album. It’s a strong effort, too, strong enough to attract Becky G to collaborate on the smooth and rhythmic “On My Body.”

Waxahatchee — “Tigers Blood”

Katie Crutchfield recently told Uproxx of her new album Tigers Blood, “My first four records are riddled with clues that I was someone who was really struggling with substance issues. When I made Saint Cloud, I was a year sober, and that’s palpable in that record, even if it’s not on-the-nose talking about sobriety. With Tigers Blood, I’ve settled into that part of my life more now, and that’s probably the big through-line between the two records, how being a sober adult is affecting me five years in as opposed to one year in. ”

Olivia Rodrigo — “So American”

Rodrigo bared her soul (and the inside of her torso) on her latest album, Guts, and she continued the party last week with an expanded version of the album. Most of the bonus tracks appeared on various other editions of the project, but “So American” is brand new and sees Rodrigo giddily enjoying a fruitful relationship.

Adrianne Lenker — “Free Treasure”

Big Thief fans have been fed lately, both via the band’s output and via solo projects from members like Buck Meek and Adrianne Lenker. Lenker in particular has an esteemed solo career, and before her new album Bright Future dropped, she unveiled the lovely final pre-album single, “Free Treasure.”

Shakira and Cardi B — “Puntería”

Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran is Shakira’s first album in seven years, and she didn’t pull any punches for her big return. She recruited Cardi B to join her on “Puntería,” a dance-ready number that sees Cardi get in on the rhythm with her confident flow.

Matt Champion — “Dogfish”

Brockhampton is over, but that doesn’t mean we won’t see its members again. The group’s Matt Champion is up next to launch his solo career, as he announced his debut album, Mika’s Laundry, earlier this month. The project is out now, and among the highlights is “Dogfish,” a brief alt-rock-influenced number that creates a striking mood with its sparseness.

Big Sean — “Precision”

This was kind of a bummer week for Big Sean to launch his comeback, in that it was pretty stacked in terms of hot releases across the music landscape. Alas, Sean’s new era is here and it’s shaping up to be a good one, as the self-assured “Precision” shows.

Xavi — “Corazón De Piedra”

Xavi is a leading force in amapiano and música Mexicana as the genres start to establish a more global stronghold. He showed why last week with “Corazón De Piedra,” which boasts a sound both fresh and nostalgic as he sings about recovering from a romantic setback.

Remi Wolf — “Cinderella”

Remi Wolf is ready to follow her 2021 debut album Juno with her sophomore effort, as she announced Big Ideas last week. The project is heralded by “Cinderella,” which Wolf explains is “a lyrical collage of the ups and downs and mood swings and transient lifestyle I was experiencing while writing this album.”

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Jon Stewart’s eventful return to The Daily Show has already led down a number of paths, all of them racking up viewership for the long-lived Comedy Central/Paramount show. Those turns have been both fiery and bitterwsweet, but overall, seeing Stewart back in his old stomping grounds appears to roll out as naturally for him as it feels for the audience.

Well, there’s also the fact that the U.S. is in more chaos than it was back when he initially departed the program in 2015. And chaos is certainly the vibe when a member of Shark Tank is weighing in on political scandal and landing on cable news while doing so. Kevin O’Leary, who calls himself “Mr. Wonderful” and who famously gets into the most squabbles with his fellow Sharks, decided to weigh in on a fellow “billionaire,” Donald Trump, regarding his NY civil fraud verdict. As you are surely aware, the ex-president is intent upon appealing while labeling an appeal bond as “unconstitutional,” and O’Leary recently appeared on CNN, where he stated that Trump’s behavior has been “done by every real estate developer everywhere on Earth in every city.”

O’Leary’s claim was that Trump shouldn’t be prosecuted if every other real estate developer supposedly gets away with (alleged) insurance fraud and the like, and Stewart (after the 7:30 mark above) wasn’t really too shocked, referencing O’Leary as a “guy who’s such an a-hole… wait.. that even the other people on Shark Tank think he’s an a-hole.”

Stewart then ran a clip of O’Leary scolding a Shark Tank contestant over the overvaluation of their product, and that wasn’t all. The host continued to chide Rude Shark over his inference that white collar crime in the name of real estate shouldn’t be prosecuted: “There is a theory and law that if enough people commit a crime, it automatically becomes legal. You’re familiar with The Purge, are you not?”

You can watch the full video above.

Nicki Minaj performed in Orlando on March 22, on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. At one point during the show, Minaj revealed more than she intended to via a wardrobe malfunction.

During “The Night Is Still Young,” she invited fans to take her microphone and sing the song. After an underwhelming fan performance, as Minaj reach to grab the mic back, one of her dress straps fell, which exposed her breast. Minaj eventually caught on, as her shocked expression indicated. A different fan had the microphone at the time, but after Minaj got it back, she said, “Meanwhile, my boob is out and no one f*cking told me. Thanks, Barbz. My whole boob was out! See, that’s what I get for talking about people.”

This came after Minaj unexpectedly had to cancel her performance in New Orleans at the last minute, hours before she was set to take the stage. She later explained, “You mean so much to me & I hate that things didn’t go as planned. Within the next few days, I hope to update our schedule with a new date that I can give you 100% of myself & nothing less. You don’t deserve to pay for a tkt to see me up there rapping with the flu. Absolutely NOT.”

The curious case of tweeters and deleters strikes again. This time, instead of a rapper wrapped up in beef, SZA is at the helm of an online snafu. As fans patiently await the release of her long-teased SOS deluxe follow-up, Lana has hit another snag, allegedly due to continuous leaks.

On March 25, the “Kill Bill” singer reportedly took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an update regarding the forthcoming project. In the now-deleted post, she slammed leakers and revealed that supporters should expect another delay.

“So, we’ll make this really simple,” she wrote. “Y’all leaked three songs from the deluxe. At this point, y’all can keep the throwaways and leaks. I’ll be starting ‘Lana’ from scratch. Do not ask me about it again. Thank you.”

This isn’t the first time SZA has reportedly put leakers on notice. Back in January, she threatened to take legal action.

“Leaking my music is stealing,” she wrote. “This is my job. This is my life and my intellectual property. You are a f*cking thief, and I promise to put maximum energy into holding everyone accountable to the full extent of the law. I am tired.”

Fans were excited that the album would drop soon after SZA teased and released its lead single, “Saturn,” following the 2024 Grammys. Now, Lana‘s future looks quite cloudy.

Last week, Lollapalooza revealed their stacked lineup for 2024, with Tyler The Creator, SZA, Hozier, Future x Metro Boomin, Stray Kids, The Killers, Blink-182, Skrillex, and Melanie Martinez set to headline the Chicago festival throughout the four days in August.

For those who purchased tickets to attend this year or were hoping for a single-day pass, the fest just dropped its day-by-day lineup of performers as well.

Here’s what fans can expect when Lollapalooza runs from August 1 through August 4.

Lollapalooza 2024 Daily Lineup For Thursday, August 1

On Thursday, August 1, Hozier and Tyler The Creator will be the main acts that night. Other artists playing that day include Lizzy McAlpine, Chappell Roan, Benson Boone, Flo, Kesha, D4vd, The Japanese House, Tyla, and more.

Lollapalooza 2024 Daily Lineup For Friday, August 2

SZA and Stray Kids will headline on Friday. Those attending can also expect to catch Laufey (with the Chicago Philharmonic), Reneé Rapp, Zedd, Faye Webster, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Raye, and more.

Lollapalooza 2024 Daily Lineup For Saturday, August 3

For Saturday, Future x Metro Boomin, The Killers, and Skrillex are the top-billed acts. Deftones, Tate McRae, IVE, Killer Mike, Ethel Cain, Hippo Campus, TV Girl, Four Tet, and more will also perform.

Lollapalooza 2024 Daily Lineup For Sunday, August 4

Finally, for the final day of Lollapalooza on Sunday, Blink-182 and Melanie Martinez will close out the festival as the headliners. Conan Gray, Dominic Fike, Zeds Dead, Pierce The Veil, Teddy Swims, Two Door Cinema Club, Vince Staples, and more will join them as other acts not to miss.

For more information about Lollapalooza 2024, visit here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

The first reactions to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire are stomping in, and the critics are loving this latest entry in the MonsterVerse.

This time around Godzilla and Kong are done pounding the crap out of each other and have joined forces to tackle a new threat. At one point, Kong rides Godzilla, so already it has everything that fans could possibly want. But just to be safe, Dan Stevens also chews scenery in a Hawaiian shirt.

Here’s what the critics are saying:

“#GodzillaXKong is an absolute slobberknocker,” Ben Silverio tweeted. “A textbook blockbuster that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible. Just like playing with your favorite toys as a kid, this movie is a whole lot of fun.”

#GodzillaXKong is like an ‘80s cartoon come to life; this thing is so insanely colorful and toyetic, it’d shock Joel Schumacher,” Bill Bria wrote. “Collects a compelling coterie of non-humans in an AVATAR meets PLANET OF THE APES way, and as for humans, Dan Stevens is having a ball. So was I!”

“#GodzillaXKong is an ATOMIC BLAST!” Griffin Schiller tweeted. “A fantastically weird, psychedelic trip through the Shōwa Era w/all the vibrance of an 80s album cover. This thing is an absurdist romp – crimson apes, frost dragons, a delightfully absurd Dan Stevens. Another FUN entry in the MonsterVerse!”

“#GodzillaXKong hits plenty of sweet spots for me!” Aaron Neuwrith wrote. “Tons of wild kaiju action, a brutal villain for Kong, a powered-up Godzilla, Dan Stevens having a blast, some legit surprises, and so many colors. Bring me more MonsterVerse!”

You can see more reactions below:

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire roars into theaters on March 29.

Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is set to drop on April 19. In the lead-up, it remains to be seen who Swift collaborated with on the project, and it seems like Jack Antonoff is not all that interested in talking about it.

Did Jack Antonoff Work With Taylor Swift On The Tortured Poets Department?

In a recent interview with Dutch newspaper NRC, Antonoff reportedly responded “irritably” when asked if he worked on Tortured Poets, saying (translated from Dutch via ChatGPT), “You know I don’t talk about that. If you’re looking for clickbait, you’ve come to the wrong place. Thanks for this conversation.” The publication relays he then hung up the phone.

So, as of March 26, it’s not clear if Antonoff worked on the new album.

Earlier in the interview, Antonoff was asked about how his work with Bleachers differs from producing for Swift or Lana Del Rey, and he said (translated via ChatGPT), “I don’t see it as producing. I create music with my friends. It comes as it comes. I’m not the kind of producer to bark commands from behind a mixing board. I involve myself in the music itself; the way you can steer the creative process. Success is a peculiar phenomenon. It distracts from the ordinary mechanisms that lead to good pop music. Being able to listen to each other well is one thing. The artists I work with trust that I can help them make their music better.”

Check out the full interview here.

Shakira’s hips have become two of the most-joked-about body parts in pop culture since her hit song “Hips Don’t Lie” was released as a single in 2006. Now, 18 years later, the story continues.

The cold open segment of last night’s Tonight Show started with dramatic shots of a polygraph getting set up by Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. The sensors weren’t hooked up to their usual places, though, instead being attached to Shakira’s hips. The test begins as “Hips Don’t Lie” plays and Shakira moves her waist around as she has for decades. The skit ultimately ends with Fallon and Barrymore concluding that Shakira’s hips indeed do not lie.

Later in the show, Shakira sat down for an interview with Fallon. The two chatted about her new album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, dealing with life’s hardships, and working with Cardi B on “Puntería.” She explained she met Cardi in Paris during Fashion Week and called her “the symbol of female empowerment to me” because she’s “so unapologetic,” “says what she thinks,” and “doesn’t ask for permission.”

Elsewhere, Shakira also delivered a performance of “Puntería” (but without Cardi).

Check out clips from the show above.

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Where is Diddy? That is the question at the top of everyone’s minds.

On March 25, Homeland Security raided the Bad Boy Records executive’s mansions in Los Angeles, California, and Miami, Florida. According to a report published by the New York Post, several individuals were detained on the scene, including Diddy’s sons Justin and Christian “King” Combs. However, no outlet has confirmed whether or not Diddy was actually in custody. Thus, the manhunt for his wearabout began.

So far, that is still up for question. But Diddy’s private jet’s flight could give the public a few clues. Continue below for further details.

Did Diddy Escape The Country To Cape Verde? (Or Antigua?)

Well, TMZ has exclusively reported that Diddy’s lavish aircraft has taken quite a few international trips in the last few days alone. Specifically, the platform outlined the latest flight activity for the aircraft as making stops at the Sacramento Executive Airport on the evening of March 24. Then, Palm Springs went to Van Nuys Airport the same night. As of March 25, by 9 a.m., the jet departed for Antigua, where it supposedly was forcibly grounded.

However, the outlet alleged that although it appeared that Diddy had escaped the country for the Caribbean Islands, that isn’t quite true. The jet may have landed in Antigua, but Diddy reportedly wasn’t aboard when it landed.

Instead, TMZ asserts that a video it has secured shows Diddy on the ground at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport around 3 p.m. PT after the raids. However, another publisher has not yet authenticated the video.