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James Harden Looked Like He Tried To Block A Kawhi Leonard Jumper

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For all of the criticism that has come his way over the year, you can usually count on James Harden two do two things at a high level. For one, Harden’s ability to find ways to score — whether it’s by creating his own shot or getting to the free throw line — has turned him into one of the best offensive players of his era.

And then there’s his passing. Harden has long been one of the best players in the league at setting his teammates up, and during Wednesday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, he was able to get into the paint, attract a ton of attention, and kick it out to Kawhi Leonard, who had no one near him as he stood in the corner. Leonard tried to shoot, and then, this happened.

I almost assume that there has to be something else going on here, because if not, then James Harden just flat out tried to block a jumper by one of his own teammates. His contest on the shot worked, though, as Leonard bricked this jumper. Harden did get the ball back after an offensive rebound, at which point he set up Amir Coffey for a three that he made. So in the end, he managed to get an assist on this possession, it just happened in the weirdest way you can imagine.

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Vegyn And Ethan P. Flynn Struggle To Get Through ‘Another 9 Days’ On The Newest Single From Vegyn’s Upcoming Album

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In January, Vegyn announced The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions would become his next solo album, due out on April 5 via PLZ Make It Ruins, Vegyn’s label. “Is it like, ‘By doing the right thing, you actually make more problems?’” the DJ and producer said of the album’s title in a statement at the time. “Or is that, ‘The idea in your mind of doing good serves no purpose — you have to actually do it’?”

“Another 9 Days,” Vegyn’s newest single featuring Ethan P. Flynn, will be “the last single” before the album drops, as per a press release. “The new track features Flynn’s ruminating lyrics on life and the passage of time weaving in between church-like pads and uneasy ambiance, bolted to an energetic vintage 2-step-inspired beat,” the press release additionally relayed.

Those repetitive lyrics include, “Another nine days alive / Another nine days alive / It’s only a short time / Before I get wise.”

Below, listen to “Another 9 Days” and find more information about The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions.

Vegyn’s The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions Tracklist

1. “A Dream Goes On Forever” Feat. John Glacier
2. “Another 9 Days” Feat. Ethan P. Flynn
3. “Turn Me Inside” Feat. Léa Sen
4. “Halo Flip” Feat. Lauren Auder
5. “Everything Is The Same”
6. “The Path Less Travelled”
7. “Makeshift Tourniquet”
8. “Time Well Spent”
9. “In The Front” Feat. John Glacier
10. “Trust” Feat. Matt Maltese
11. “Stress Test”
12. “Last Night I Dreamt I Was Alone”
13. “Unlucky for Some…”

Vegyn’s The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions Cover Art

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The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions is out 4/5 via PLZ Make It Ruins. Find more information here.

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Justice Announced New ‘Justice: Live’ US Tour Dates And Revealed The Full ‘Hyperdrama’ Tracklist, Including A Single With Miguel

On January 24, Justice announced their Hyperdrama album would be released on April 26. At the time of the announcement, the band dropped “One Night/All Night” with Tame Impala and “Generator.” The NSFW video for “Generator” arrived in mid-February. Justice continued their album rollout on Wednesday, March 20, by releasing “Saturnine (Starring Miguel),” which can be heard above, and revealing the album’s full tracklist. The French duo, comprised of Xavier De Rosnay and Gaspard Augé, also announced new US dates on their upcoming Justice: Live tour.

“We don’t think we’ve ever made anything that sounds remotely like this track before,” Justice said in a statement. “It started with Gaspard playing around with an E-mu synthesizer guitar sound, and he found the main riff. The rest came very quickly. We love Miguel’s voice when it’s raw. We wanted him to sound outrageously frontal, with no space around his voice. We felt confident we could make this work with a single mono take of his voice and minimal processing. It also suited the theme of the song, that is this sort of fear and loathing in Las Vegas sweaty, hallucinatory flow. Feeling well in feeling bad.”

Miguel added, “Been friends with Xavier and Gaspard for some years now, so to finally work together and get a great song has been the best experience. Merging our sounds felt effortless.”

Listen to “Saturnine” above, and find the Hyperdrama tracklist and tour dates below.

Justice’s Hyperdrama Tracklist

1. “Neverender”
2. “Generator”
3. “Afterimage”
4. “One Night/All Night”
5. “Dear Alan”
6. “Incognito”
7. “Mannequin Love”
8. “Moonlight Rendez-Vous”
9. “Explorer”
10. “Muscle Memory”
11. “Harpy Dream”
12. “Saturnine”
13. “The End”

Justice’s Justice: Live Tour Dates

New Dates

07/25 — New York, NY @ Brooklyn Navy Yard
07/28 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
07/31 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met
08/02 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall At Fenway
08/04 — Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Festival

Previously Announced Dates

04/12 — Indio, CA @ Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival
04/19 — Indio, CA @ Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival
04/23 — Monterrey, MX @ Auditoria Citibanamex
04/25 — Guadalajara, MX @ Explanada Estadio Akron
04/27 — Tehuixtla, MX @ Festival Vaivén
05/30 — Barcelona, ESP @ Primavera Sound
06/01 — Paris, FR @ We Love Green
06/07 — Porto, PT @ Primavera Porto
06/07-9 — Hilvarenbeek, NED @ Best Kept Secret
06/14 — Provincia Di Lecco, IT @ Nameless Festival
07/04 — Hérouville-Saint-Clair, FR @ Beauregard Festival
07/06 — Arras, FR @ Main Square Festival
07/11 — Le Barcarès, FR @ Les Déferlantes
07/13 — Aix-les-Bains, FR @ Musilac
07/14 — Monts, FR @ Terres Du Son
07/19 — Köniz, SUI @ Gurtenfestival
07/21 — Dour, BE @ Dour Festival
08/17 — Charleville-Mézières, FR @ Cabaret Vert
08/24 — London, UK @ Field Day Festival
09/04 — Marseilles, FR @ Delta Festival
12/17 — Paris, FR @ Accor Arena
12/18 — Paris, FR @ Accor Arena

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Hyperdrama is out 4/26 via Ed Banger/Because Music. Find more information here.

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How Much Are Tickets For Jeff Lynne’s ELO ‘The Over And Out Tour’?

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On Monday, March 18, Jeff Lynne’s ELO (Electric Light Orchestra) announced their final tour, The Over And Out Tour. The 27-date finale will be staged six years after the band’s first North American tour in over 30 years, so the writing was on the wall that Jeff Lynne’s ELO wasn’t long for the road.

The Over And Out Tour is scheduled to begin on August 24 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, and the trek will conclude on October 25 at Kia Forum in Los Angeles, California.

How Much Are Tickets For Jeff Lynne’s ELO The Over And Out Tour?

According to a press release, the Artist Presale began on Wednesday, March 20, at 10 a.m. local time. Several presales are running ahead of the general public sale on Friday, March 22. Ticketmaster lists the Ticketmaster Presale and Live Nation Presale as beginning on Thursday, March 21, at 8 a.m. local time. However, because the Artist Presale is active, we have some insight into ticket prices.

For the August 24 show in Palm Desert, California, tickets are listed from $99.50 to $267.75. VIP Packages range from $499 to $900. That is subject to vary from date to date.

Jeff Lynne’s ELO 2024 Tour Dates: The Over And Out Tour

08/24 — Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure Arena
08/27 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
08/28 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
08/30 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center
09/01 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
09/06 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
09/07 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
09/09 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
09/10 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
09/13 — Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center
09/14 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
09/16 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
09/20 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
09/23 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
09/25 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
09/27 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
09/30 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
10/02 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
10/09 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
10/11 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
10/12 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
10/15 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
10/16 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
10/18 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
10/21 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
10/23 — Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
10/25 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum

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Do Beyoncé & Erykah Badu Have Beef?

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Beyoncé became the first Black woman to top Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart with “Texas Hold ‘Em,” and the single also peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Texas Hold ‘Em” dropped alongside “16 Carriages” during Super Bowl LVIII in February, laying the runway for Beyoncé to announce Cowboy Carter will be released on March 29. The album’s cover art was revealed on Tuesday, March 19. As with everything Beyoncé-related, people had thoughts, including Azealia Banks and Erykah Badu.

Do Beyoncé & Erykah Badu Have Beef?

First and foremost, beef can’t be one-sided, so it’s hard to qualify Badu’s recent social media activity as “beef.” But Badu certainly feels some type of way. First, the four-time Grammy winner responded to Beyoncé’s limited-edition Cowboy Carter artwork on her Instagram Story, writing, “Hmmm.” About as cryptic as it gets.

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However, people (probably the Beyhive) took it and ran with it over on X (formerly Twitter), leading to Badu posting, “To Jay Z . Say somethin Jay . You gone let this woman and these bees do this to me ??”

Last July, Badu threw similar shade during Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour — taking exception with her chrome hat and posting on her Instagram Story, “I guess I’m everybody stylist.”

In conclusion? Don’t draw any conclusions. Unless Beyoncé responds, which she probably won’t.

See Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter announcements below.

Cowboy Carter is out 3/29 via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. Find more information here.

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People are applauding the dad who bought a Mustang for his teenage son living with cancer

Many parents swear that a child’s first car should be a “beater.” First, it teaches them to have something to strive for in life. Second, the kid will probably put some nicks and scratches on the car, so it’s best to start with something where no one will care. Third, the insurance will be cheaper.

Finally, a kid should have to earn having nice things and starting them off with a brand new Mercedes isn’t going to instill much work ethic.

Even though a large number of parents say a teen’s first car should be a clunker, many are applauding Joe Tegerdine, a father in Springville, Utah, and his wife Kerry for buying their son Joseph, 18, a 330-horsepower 2020 Ford Mustang.

Unfortunately, Joseph has osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer and has already outlived his prognosis.


Joseph was working at Sodalicious in hopes of saving up enough money for a Mustang, but time was running out for him to reach his goal and still have the time to enjoy the car. His father shared the reason why he bought the car on X, where it received nearly 14 million views. “For those wondering why I’d buy my 18yr old son a 330hp Mustang, well, he’s been given months to live and can’t work long enough to buy one himself,” the father wrote. “His comment on the way home, ‘Dad, I’m going to squeeze a few extra months of life just to be able to drive this.’

“Once he got his terminal diagnosis, I spoke to my wife and said there was no way he has enough time to save money – so I went out and bought him [the Mustang],” he said, according to SWNS.

“He was so excited. He told me he wants to squeeze out a few extra months of life to drive the car,” Joe continued. “He really wants to live life to the fullest. He is not interested in spending the last few months hooked up to machines.”

In 2019, when Joseph was 13, he began complaining of pains in his knee and it made sense because he was an active athlete who played football and ran track and field. When he went in for an X-ray and then an MRI, he was diagnosed with bone cancer and started chemotherapy 10 days later. In 2022, Joseph would undergo a leg amputation and it was found the cancer spread to his lungs and hip.

Joseph’s uncertain future has brought out the best in the family, inspiring them to make the most out of their time with their son. Their commitment is a reminder for all of us to appreciate the people we have in our lives because you never know what the future holds.

“When my son was first diagnosed, I had to make a decision. Either curse God and die or try to make the best of a really bad situation. With the perspective of what it would be like to experience sudden loss, I decided to be grateful. Grateful that we’ve had the 18 years to build memories and enjoy him,” Joe wrote on X. “Even now, with the only treatments left to prolong life and manage pain, I’m thankful he’s still with us, squeezing out the best that life can offer under less than ideal circumstances. My heart is still broken, but I know it could be a lot worse.”

Recently, the family has been making the most of their time with trips to Tokyo, Japan, Los Angeles to see Taylor Swift and Florida to swim with dolphins. After Joe’s tweet about the Mustang went viral, Ford CEO Jim Farley invited Joseph to visit Ford Performance Racing School, which he plans to attend in April.

“If you look at my day-to-day life, it’s about as ideal as it gets. I’ve got my dream car. I have a family that I love, a girlfriend that I hang out with all the time and that I love, I play piano, which I love, I read books that I personally pick on topics that interest me. It’s fantastic,” Joseph told Today.com. “Feeling fulfilled in the future is the hard part,” he said. “But I’ve managed to make my day-to-day life fulfilling for however long I have.”

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Veterinarian lists things pet parents do that ‘give him the ick’ and they are spot-on

Ally McBeal first brought us the phrase “gives me the ick” back in 1999. And it’s recently had a resurgence, thanks to, you guessed it, TikTok. And while it’s mostly reserved to the dating world, the term can and has been used to describe virtually every red flag or pet peeve under the sun.

And now, thanks to Dr. Frank Bozelka, we can enjoy a veterinarian version of “icks.” And just to be clear, the icks in question don’t come from the patients themselves…but the pet parents.

While Dr. Bozelka is clearly just poking fun, he doesn’t shy away from highlighting some of the choices that pet parents make that cause some serious problems for their furry friends.


Things like trusting a breeder’s opinion over a vet’s. Bolzelka’s number on ick.

As he points out in his video caption, breeders “are not medical experts.” He added that while there are certainly knowledgeable breeders out there—even some who taught him breed specific tidbits—”most of the time you’re dealing with a backyard breeder who is literally just trying to dodge any responsibility.”

Hence why his gut reaction when he hears someone refer to a breeder’s opinion as gospel is to “cringe.”

Even breeders agreed on this one. One wrote, “as a breeder I never give medical advice. I say: ‘please go see your vet.’ Maybe because I’m also a vet tech.”

Next on the list: when someone asks “if this were your dog what would you do?” then proceeds to do the opposite of what he’d do.

“Bro, why did you even ask me?” he says in the clip.

Ick #4: include buying a pet after doing zero research on the specific needs of the breed, which kind of goes into ick #3: getting a dog that needs lots of activity and making no lifestyle changes to accommodate…while also wondering why the poor thing is tearing up the house.

“I cannot stress this enough: DO NOT JUST BUY A BREED BECAUSE IT’S CUTE! DO! YOUR! HOMEWORK!” Bozelka wrote in all caps.

And then there complaining about wait times at the ER. “We know it’s frustrating,” Bozelka writes, “The dirty truth, however, is the vast majority of the time it’s NOT the fault of the hospital staff. It’s the other owner and the cases we are seeing.”

Lastly, Dr. Bozelka listed retractable leashes as an ick, simply because they’re so dangerous. He’s seen “far more injuries caused” by them in comparison to other leashes, so better to be safe than sorry.

@dr.bozelkaervet While there certainly are breeders that know their stuff, they are still not medical experts! Sure I’ve learned a few things from breeders about unique breeds I didn’t know, but it’s not very common. And the harsh reality of being a vet is that most of the time, you’re dealing with a backyard breeder that’s literally just trying to dodge any responsibility. So yes, our gut reaction when people say that is to cringe, sorry. I cannot stress this enough: DO NOT JUST BUY A BREED BECAUSE IT’S CUTE!!! DO! YOUR!! HOMEWORK!!! Make sure the breed is a good fit for your lifestyle, and make sure your lifestyle is a good fit for the breed! And for retractable leashes: I’ve seen far more injuries caused to dogs and humans from retractable leashes compared to other leashes. End of explanation. For number 6: stop complaining about the wait times. We know it’s frustrating. The dirty truth, however, is the vast majority of the time it’s NOT the fault of the hospital staff. It’s other owners and the cases we are seeing. #fyp #comedyvideo #satire #doglover #catlover #petlover #vetsoftiktok #drbozelka ♬ Funny video “Carmen Prelude” Arranging weakness(836530) – yo suzuki(akisai)

While not every vet might have the same icks as Bozelka, it’s easy to see how any one in his situation would be aggravated. Vets undergo years of education and training to help give our pets the best life possible. And when we make their job even harder, frustration is inevitable.

According to the website KeepingItPawsome.com, there are a few other behaviors that vets hate, including:

Overfeeding, trusting “Dr. Google” over their professional opinion, being verbally abusive or getting hysterical in the waiting room, not having pet insurance or an emergency fund, waiting too long before brining the pet in to get a check up, expecting free treatment or reduced fees, giving up on sick or old pets, trying medications or supplements without consulting them (again, Google can’t always be trusted), and last but not least—expecting a quick and easy fix.

Vets also want what’s best for our fur babies. So these are good things to remember as pet parents, so that we may better help them help us.

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Yurok Tribe in California becomes first indigenous tribe to co-manage National Parks land

The history of colonialism and the stealing of lands from indigenous peoples in the Americas is fraught with pain and suffering that has gone unseen by many. A growing Land Back movement has been fighting, in part, for indigenous people’s reclamation of their ancestral homelands and the restoration of land management based on Native knowledge and practices.

One small but significant move in that direction has taken place in the redwood forests of northern California. The Yurok Tribe, who had 90% of their homelands stolen during the Gold Rush, has joined the Redwood National and State Parks and the nonprofit Save the Redwoods League in an agreement that will give ownership in 2026 of 125 acres (50 hectares) of land near Orick, California to the tribe.

According to the AP, the land is named ‘O Rew in the Yurok language, and the tribe’s cultural resources director Rosie Clayburn said the return of the land is proof of the “sheer will and perseverance of the Yurok people.”

“We kind of don’t give up,” Clayburn said. The Yurok Tribe has been living along the Klamath River for thousands of years and is currently the largest indigenous tribe in California, with over 6,300 members. It is one of the few tribes in the state that lives on a portion of its ancestral lands.


The site being returned to the Yurok is about a mile from the Pacific coast and sits adjacent to the Redwood National and State Parks, home of the world’s tallest trees. The Yurok people have always utilized the redwoods for building plankhouses, sweat lodges and canoes, though they traditionally only use trees that have fallen naturally.

Clayburn explained what the memorandum of understanding between the tribe and the parks service means.

“As the original stewards of this land, we look forward to working together with the Redwood National and State Parks to manage it,” she said. “This is work that we’ve always done, and continued to fight for, but I feel like the rest of world is catching up right now and starting to see that Native people know how to manage this land the best.”

The tribe plans to build a traditional Yurok village on the site, as well as a new visitor and cultural center displaying sacred artifacts, sharing information on redwoods and forest restoration and serving as a hub for the tribe to carry out Yurok traditions, Clayburn said.

The site will also serve as a new gateway to the Redwood National and State Parks, with more than a mile of new trails that will connect to existing trails inside the parks. The trails will include a new segment of the popular California Coastal Trail with interpretive exhibits.

The agreement also sees the restoration of a salmon habitat in Prairie Creek that had been buried by a lumber operation. The Yurok have been working on restoring it for the past three years, bringing thousands of juvenile coho and chinook salmon and steelhead back to the stream where salmon traditionally swam upstream to spawn.

In this historic collaboration, the Yurok will be the first indigenous people to co-manage National Parks land. But there are many more examples of Native American and First Nations people working with government institutions and municipalities to return land and pass management back to the people with centuries of proven sustainable relationship to the land.

For instance, in 2018, the city of Vancouver returned a piece of land belonging to the Musqueam people, who had used the land as a sacred burial site. In 2012, the Land Buy-Back Program began in the U.S., consolidating and restoring nearly 3 million acres in 15 states to Tribal trust ownership and paying $1.69 billion to more than 123,000 interested individuals.

Another significant move toward the legal recognition of Native lands was the Supreme Court’s 2020 ruling that the eastern half of Oklahoma, including much of Tulsa, is on tribal land. The ruling was deemed a huge win for tribal sovereignty and territorial boundaries, but the fact that the battle made its way to America’s highest court (and had limitations placed on it in 2022 by the same court) is indicative of the struggle indigenous people face in reclaiming their ancestral lands.

The logistics of land rights, restoration and reclamation are complex from a legal standpoint, so it’s heartening when an agreement can be made without protracted legal battles. Such agreements depend on the people engaged in them acting in good faith, which appears to have made this Yurok Tribe agreement successful.

As Redwoods National Park Superintendent Steve Mietz said, the restoration effort and partnership with the Yurok Tribe, it is “healing the land while healing the relationships among all the people who inhabit this magnificent forest.”

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Big Sean Seemingly Addresses Competing With Hip-Hop’s ‘So-Called Bigger Three,’ Drake, J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar

Last December, TMZ approached (read: accosted in a parking lot) Big Sean and asked him several questions about the term “rizz” before sneaking in a more pointed question about “the Kendrick diss,” a reference to Kendrick Lamar’s leaked alternate version of “Element,” an unreleased diss track that found Lamar (allegedly) roasting several of his contemporaries, including Sean.

“Ain’t no diss,” Big Sean told TMZ, ensuring everything was cool between him and K. Dot. And that may very well be true, but Big Sean seemed to allude to Lamar in a new freestyle posted on Wednesday, March 20.

“Look I been in the crib getting over this food poisoning (Norovirus),” Sean captioned his Instagram video. “I figured if Jordan can play in the Finals w/ food poisoning, least I can do is drop some bars! WE LETTING MORE FLY TOMORROW!!!”

Big Sean rapped “over this J Dilla flip Boi-1da, Leon Thomas, and Jahaan Sweet” sent him, as he explained on X (formerly Twitter): “I think where I lack most as an artist is consistency / I just haven’t had the energy to compete with enemies / Or y’all so-called Bigger Three.”

Lamar, Drake, and J. Cole are widely considered this generation’s “Big Three” in rap — so much so that Complex did an oral history of their unofficial race dating back to 2010. However, Big Sean has not conceded to any external pressure to use them as a measuring stick, especially considering the Detroit rapper hasn’t dropped an album since Detroit 2 in September 2020.

On March 15, Big Sean teased “new music [is] on the way” in the caption of a five-minute mini-documentary entitled “Clarity,” capturing him reflecting on becoming a new father and staying grounded. The video shows behind-the-scenes footage of Sean presumably working on his next album, including footage in the studio with the likes of Cole Bennett, Hit-Boy, Lil Yachty, and Tyler, The Creator.

Shortly after posting his freestyle, Big Sean also wrote on X, “This next run personal, LFG!!!” So, it would appear there is more where that “so-called Bigger Three” bar came from.

Watch Big Sean’s “Clarity” video above.

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DJs Tell Us Where To Eat, Party, And Play For Miami Music Week

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The time has finally come for the city of Miami to let loose(JKJK, it’s like the third time already in 2024). Yesterday, the city kicked off around-the-clock programming for its famed Miami Music Week. While the city is always down to show off its exclusive club scene, thriving art community, diverse selection of culinary options, and beaches — Miami Music Week takes all of those aspects to a whole other level.

While beaches, hotels, and venues across the city will ignite with nonstop electronic music programming soundtracked by global producers and DJs, it’ll be the moments in between the sets that make or break the experience for travelers. That’s why we asked some of our favorite artists slated to make appearances in Miami this week for their favorite places to eat, party, and play in the Spring Breaaaaaaaak-hating city.

Whether you plan on partying with Wax Motif at his House of Wax curation with Westend, Crusy, San Pacho, and more or want to hit up Rezz’s “Can You See Me?” showcase at Mana Wynwood with sfam, Blanke, EDDIE, and the crew, let’s make sure that you’re hitting all the good food and chill spots during your downtime.

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If you’re in Miami, then you know that you get to start your mornings with some of the best coffee. La Colada has a tres leche coffee that can’t be beaten. From there, having breakfast at Pura Vida will make you feel refreshed and awake with their selection of acai bowls, green juices, and avocado toasts.

During the day, I love just going for a walk by the beach followed by a daytime pool party at Strawberry Moon. In my opinion, the best beach is South Beach; it simply has a little bit of everything. After a daytime hang, snag your lunch at American Social. It’s a great place to grab food and drinks while watching a game or sports event. The atmosphere has a cool vibe to it and the goat cheese croquettes are a must-try. For dinner, it’s almost a sin if you don’t finish the night off with Cuban food. Marabú Cuban Restaurant in Brickell is one of my favorite spots. You can’t go wrong with their traditional Cuban bowl as it truly gives you a taste of authentic food and flavors while not overdoing it.

Of course, Miami is known for its club scene, so you can’t go wrong heading to Club Space and Factory Town. They are run by the best teams and best programming, always.

Must-see Miami Music Week Show:

House Of Wax @ MAD Club on March 22nd, of course! I’m excited to bring the debut House of Wax showcase to the iconic Miami Music Week alongside Westend, San Pacho, Ayybo, Crusy and many more special guests. Tickets and additional information can be found here.

sfam (@sfamofficial)

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Miami will dazzle you with sights and sounds, but due to the crush of MMW and Ultra Music Festival, most visitors to the city will be locked into Bayfront Park or the hip Wynwood district. Those are fine and lovely places but wander just a bit north into Little Haiti, and you’re going to be able to find some of the best food in the city at a fraction of the price of your typical trendy restaurants. Clive’s Cafe is a modest joint at a sleepy intersection, but the fare is head and shoulders above a lot of the Jamaican food you can get in Miami. Don’t skip the oxtails or the goat curry. Portions are at that perfect Goldilocks level; it’s not a tasting menu, but it won’t have you rolling out the door in a gurney. The generous but not table-breaking entrees are a bonus because you can sample a number of the proteins and save some room for a variety of in-house desserts.

Must-see Miami Music Week Show:

HypnoVizion Presents: CAN YOU SEE ME? at Mana Wynwood on March 23rd. Tickets and additional information can be found here.

EDDIE (@whoiseddie_)

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So, I’ve been to Miami for MMW three times now and I’ve been to countless clubs/bars… all of which are vast and epic… BUT, something that blew my mind was checking out the MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) I’ve always found going to museums or art exhibits is extremely inspiring, not just as an artist but even for your normal day to day inspiration. I’ve also yet to try coffee in Miami and I’m a BIG coffee guy so I’ve gotten one on my radar for this week and it’s called “GROU coffee“ I shall report back on this through my socials!

Must-see Miami Music Week Show:

HypnoVizion Presents: CAN YOU SEE ME? at Mana Wynwood on March 23rd. Tickets and additional information can be found here.

Demi Riquísimo (@demi_riquisimo_)

Demi Riquísimo
DEMI RIQUÍSIMO

When renting out blades in Miami there’s a fine line between getting it right and wrong. I’ve been up and down South Beach in some overpriced kit that’s given me a bumping ride and blisters for good measure. I highly recommend renting blades from 305 Tours & Rentals. they’re a fair price with a good quality boot and wheel bearings for a smoother glide. At most points in the day – especially following skating – I’m up for a little Tex Mex. Don Sombrero is my favourite spot and I always make sure it’s a short walk away. Their beef fajitas along with their extensive hot sauce collection is a big yes from me.

Must-see Miami Music Week Show:

Higher Ground at Medium Cool Cocktail Lounge on March 21st. Tickets and additional information can be found here.

Sherm (@sherminthebooth)

Sherm
SHERM

If you’re looking for great coffee, head to Panther Coffee! It’s an amazing spot in Miami Beach. From there, Bacon Bitch SLAPS! I’m obsessed with breakfast sandwiches and they’ve got an incredible sausage egg and cheese on a croissant.

Miami is full of things to do and every day can look different. Personally, I love walking down Collins Ave and stopping in hotel lobby bars. My favorite is starting at the W and ending at Lowes. I love to make my way to Espanola Way for an aperol spritz too! They have great bartenders that make some fire espresso martini shots. Also, I like to switch up the typical Miami vibe and play pool/arcade games at Lost Weekend.

For lunch, I love snagging a bite at Sweet Liberty. It’s great for large groups and has so many good options for food/drink. It pops off at night too. Take it to-go to South Beach to get some sun rays in.

For the evening, I love having dinner at Carbone. I had one of the best meals ever here. HINT – don’t go crazy on the pasta, it is really filling and it’s best to get a little bit of everything on the menu. The bread they bring out is WILD! For evening shenanigans, everyone will say to go to Club Space…and it’s absolutely incredible but I love Toejam. It’s VERY Miami and the indoor stage is an entire vibe.

Must-see Miami Music Week Show:

The best party of the week will be at Paraiso Estereo in downtown Miami Friday March 22nd 3pm-10pm. Why? IT’S THE HOOD POLITICS RECORDS MMW PARTY AND IT’S FREE until 6pm. Tickets and additional information can be found here.

Night Tales (@nighttalesmusic)

Night Tales
TIM STEPHENS

Miami is known for its cuban coffee just as much as its music scene. Start your day at Cafecito at Enriquetas! Their coffee gives you the jolt, plus the Cubano is a staple. Then, head to Soho Beach House patio for breakfast. That patio is a peaceful way to start the morning.

Whenever we’re in Miami, we like to spend our day anywhere on a boat, we love all invites to come spin! Also Reserve Padel Club, what a vibe over there. For a beach hang, nothing quite compares to Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne. It is great to unwind down there after a hectic Miami Music Week. Snag an Italian sandwich or Cubano from La Sandwicherie South Beach before basking on the beach!

Once the sun sets, start your evening with dinner at Phuc Yea. It has incredible Asian fusion food that’s just North of the Wynwood area. Immaculate food and drink menu. Then dance the night away at The Elrow party at Factory Town. It’s always a wild time! And E11EVEN with a fun crew 😉

Must-see Miami Music Week Show

Breakaway Beach on March 21st! We will be closing the show after Kaskade. Who doesn’t love a pool party? We will be bringing the heat! Tickets and additional information can be found here.