But during her recent appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Normani ensured that she’s not done with the project just yet. When asked about the possibility of a Dopamine deluxe album, Normani confirmed visuals were on the way.
“[My team and I have] been talking about [a deluxe album],” she said. “[But] I got the visuals coming as well. I hear y’all.”
Normani did not tease which of the Dopamine tracks will receive a video treatment. Supporters are hoping Normani starts with one of the singles (“1:59” featuring Gunna, “Candy Paint,” “All Yours“).
Earlier in the sit-down Normani expressed her pride over the project.
“I know I probably look crazy from an outside perspective,” she said. “But I’ve always wanted this body of work to represent me and my authenticity. I knew what it felt like to be handed records. Being told what your role is within the entity of this thing. So, I really want the opportunity to just be able to do things to the beat of my own drum.”
She continued: “I’m proud of what I put out. I didn’t want to have any regret in that. So, it was worth it in the end.”
Watch Normani’s appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show above.
50 Cent could be popping bottles rather soon. Instead of being filled with Branson Cognac, the bottles will contain infant formula.
Yesterday (April 4), Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade announced the birth of her first child, son Elliot Marshall McClintock. Given the “In Da Club” rapper’s close relationship with Shady, 50 Cent could be tapped for a babysitting shift or two. But it appears 50 Cent is more than open to the idea.
Today (April 5), 50 Cent took to X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate Hailie Jade and her husband Evan on the expansion of their family. “Congratulations This is the best WOW,” he wrote posting a screenshot of the couple’s birth announcement.
Fans immediately chimed in to hilariously dub 50 Cent an honorary great-uncle. “You’re gonna be an awesome gruncle ,” wrote one user.
In the past, 50 Cent spoke with admiration about Eminem and Hailie Jade’s close relationship. According to 50 Cent, Eminem once turned down a massive tour opportunity to spend quality time with his daughter.
“[Eminem] said, ‘I just don’t want to go and come back and Hailie’s grown,’” said 50. “I did not know what he meant when he said that to me. I thought he was crazy because I was like, he just don’t want to go. ’Cause I was trying to convince him to go on the tour at that point.”
He continued: “And then, I was at Hailie’s wedding. She got married, and I’m like, this is what he’s talking about. The time went so fast that we watched her get married.”
Now, with baby Elliot Marshall’s arrival fans are eager to see Eminem as a Pop-Pop.
Later this month, Pearl Jam will hit the road for their Dark Matter Tour. Across on the “Wreckage” musicians’ upcoming show dates Bill Burr just could be among the crowd. However, the comedian was not always a fan of the group.
“Pearl Jam, that was the band that made me realize my youth was over,” he told host Seth Meyers. “I was watching all the hair metal and […] all those bands. And I was loving them. And they were on the countdown.”
He continued: “And then Nirvana came in, and I was like, ‘What’s this?’ They always say, like, Nirvana knocked [the hair metal] out. It was Pearl Jam. When Pearl Jam came, that was another one of those grunge Seattle bands. And that’s when I was like, “Oh, my God. This isn’t ending.’ Like, this is just gonna keep coming.”
“And then all my bands, Skid Row and all of them, were gone,” he added. “And it was just these sad guys singing about being under a bridge and not being happy. And I’m like, ‘What happened to nothing but a good time and ignoring all your problems with cocaine, right?’ Like, that was all over.”
Eventually, Burr and Vedder came face-to-face at SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert. At that moment, Burr made his hilarious confession to the singer.
“So I got to sit next to him […] I did it in good nature,” he said. “I was like, ‘Man, I hated your band. You ended my thing.’ And he was cracking up. I go, ‘Do you know how long it took me to admit how great a band Pearl Jam is?’ Because now I love ’em. But it was like 20 years where I just, like, ‘I’m not listening to those guys.’”
Although Pearl Jam has won Bill Burr over, he did admit that it brings him great joy that his children are fans of AC/DC because in his words it shows that they were “raised right.”
Watch Bill Burr’s appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers above.
Lady Gaga is a multiple Grammy Award and Oscar Award-winning songwriter with aspirations of securing a Tony. The “Abracadabra” singer’s latest release could serve as a warmup for that potential venture into stage production.
To promote her cosmetic brand Haus Labs’ latest product release, Gaga hit the booth for a fun flirty jingle. Over on TikTok, Gaga shared the tune (“The Lash Song”) dedicated to Haus Labs’ B Structural Mascara which sparked a hilarious response from her followers.
“Want my lash to be big / Need my lash to be long / Like my lash to feel good / Look my lashes are strong / If your lashes are short, be confident and have no fear / We made this mascara for you, B Structural is here,” sang Gaga.
Lady Gaga seems thrilled to reveal her brand’s expansion. However, if you scroll through the post’s comment section, Lady Gaga fans are focused on something else–missing out on The Mayhem Ball tickets. Or for the lucky few that did secure tickets, they claim to be financially tapped out.
“Honey, do you really think we still have money for this after the ticket sale ,” asked one user.
“I just wanted Mayhem Ball tickets ,” penned another.
“Can’t afford tickets but at least I can buy a mascara,” chimed one user.
“Is this what you were doing while I was fighting for my life in the Ticketmaster queue,” added another.
Most Lady Gaga fans won’t be fortunate enough to attend The Mayhem Ball. But at least they can secure some sort of souvenir. Even if it is a Haus Labs by Lady Gaga product.
Haus Labs by Lady Gaga’s B Structural Volumizing + Lengthening Mascara is available now. Find more information here.
North American fans of FKA Twigs are not happy. Yesterday (April 4), the “Childlike Things” singer announced her live performances scheduled across the continent have been canceled.
In a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter), FKA Twigs revealed she has been forced to drop out of her upcoming festival appearances at Coachella 2025 and AXE Ceremonia 2025 due to ongoing visa issues. FKA Twigs’ remaining Eusexua Tour stops have also been nixed.
“I’m devastated to share the news that due to ongoing visa issues I am not able to see through any of my scheduled tour dates for the remainder of April across north america, including Ceremonia and Coachella,” she wrote. “It pains me to say this because I am so excited to bring you a creation that I have poured my soul into, and I believe is amongst my strongest work.”
She continued: “I know this news impacts so many of you that have already made plans and spent money in order to see these shows. I promise that I am working to reschedule the affected dates as quickly as possible.”
FK Twigs closed the messages with details about refunds and her future performance plans. “For headline shows, please refer to your point of purchase for details and refund information,” she wrote. “Back to you all with more updates as soon as I have them.”
It’s hard to go anywhere in the music world without hearing GloRilla’s name. She’s one of rap’s hottest names who, after a brief period of struggle, found her rhythm again and turned into an extremely reliable hitmaker. GloRilla officially silenced her critics with the release of her highly praised debut album Glorious last fall, but even before its arrival, the Memphis rapper kept the rap world fed with songs that kept people dancing and verses that had the music world talking.
This winning formula is what made GloRilla a perfect addition to the McDonald’s All American basketball game lineup. The Memphis was picked to perform at halftime for the All American games, and ahead of her performance, Uproxx caught up with GloRilla for a quick convo about her experience with sports, making your dreams come true, her debut album Glorious, and her current tour.
With performing at the McDonald’s All American game, I wanted to ask, what’s the best memory — the funniest, wildest, etc. — that you have being at a sports game while you were in school?
I played basketball in high school, and that was the funniest because I sucked. [laughs]
These kids are pretty close to achieving their dreams of making it to the NBA. As a rapper, you understand that idea of making your dreams come true. What would you say is the most important thing to keep in mind when you’re so close to making your dreams come true?
Just keep going.
When you think about that dream of “making it,” what do you wish someone told you about what comes after? In terms of the support, but also the hate that seemingly comes up out of nowhere?
I’m not worried about them. Hell nah, man. I kind of knew that already, but it hit me hard because I wasn’t prepared for my own success. It really just hit me out of nowhere. So yeah, I wish somebody told me, don’t let it get to me. I was already like that, but certain times, I let it get to me.
Has dealing with haters, whether it be ignoring them or finding a silver lining, become easier for you over time?
It’s become way easier because I know they’re just talking. They just get on the internet and talk.
Your debut album Glorious was a star moment in a big run for you, what did it mean for your self-confidence to be able to deliver an album like that after everything you overcame to get to that moment?
I felt victorious and glorious!
You’re almost six months removed from the album coming out, what’s your favorite moment that’s happened since Glorious dropped?
Just seeing how well the fans are taking it in and all the TikToks, videos, and reels that they’ve been using my music with.
If there’s a sport you could have a professional career in, which sport would you pick?
Soccer.
Rap is often referred to as a sport, for better or for worse, and I think that presents a thin line between collaboration or competition. Glorious saw you work with some of rap’s best, and up to today, you still work with big and small artists. What’s the thought process for you with collaboration vs. competition in rap?
It’s no competition. I just do me. It’s just me and what I want, I’m not worried about what’s on the side of me.
You kicked off The Glorious Tour earlier this month, how have you been enjoying that and is there anything different or better compared to other tours you’ve done or been a part of?
I feel like it’s my best tour because I put a lot into it. I got more into my creative bag. I just get better each tour because I just be more hands on each tour.
What’s something you want to accomplish in 2025 that we should all be on the lookout for?
Another great album. I’m working on it right now, so another great one.
Glorious is out now via CMG/Interscope. Find out more information here.
What a week. After Drake dropped his long-awaited “Nokia” video, Rico Nasty followed up with her own video for “On The Low.” Meanwhile, Lil Wayne announced the release of his upcoming album Tha Carter VI, which was followed up by Ken Carson of Opium announcing his own new album, More Chaos.
Meanwhile, new music releases came from Gelo, who officially released the buzzy “Law N Order” after previewing it during Rolling Loud.
Lil Yachty resurrected his Michigan Boy Boat persona alongside Veeze with “Can’t Be Crete Boy.”
Russ released his inner romantic via “April 7,” from his upcoming album Wild.
And Sexyy Red shared her brash new solo single in praise of “Hoochie Coochie.”
Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending April 4, 2025.
Albums/EPs/Mixtapes
Chy Cartier — No Bring Ins
Chy Cartier
A debut that shouldn’t be overlooked, I decided to include Chy’s No Bring Ins off the strength of a cursory listen this week because sometimes, you can just tell someone has something special. Also, there’s a DIRE lack of female voices being elevated in the UK grime/rave/drill scene (by design, or by circumstance, it’s there), so it feels equally important to shine some light on one of the rare voices to carve out space in a space that could really use some wider persepctives.
FattMack — Here To Stay
FattMack
With a flow and sound somewhat reminiscent of Lil Durk’s or even Fredo Bang’s, FattMack adds another name to the very short but slowly growing list of rappers to rep Mobile, Alabama. He’s got the pain rap sound pegged, but he’s also deceptively deft with his wordplay. While there’s still plenty of room for improvement, Here To Stay is a solid entry to southern rap’s burgeoning underground and raises the ceiling of expectation for an artist who truly seems interested in living up to his project’s title.
Lou Phelps — Chélbé
Lou Phelps
Kaytranada’s brother has always kind of hovered at the fringes of mainstream rap consciousness, and I’ve always felt this an injustice. You all probably know by now that I love quirky, left-of-center rap that focuses more on bringing fun vibes than proving political points, and with a production sensibility similar to his brother’s, Lou certainly qualifies. You’d think there’s be some kind of halo effect, but even without it, he deserves more — as evidenced by his latest, which incorporates traditional African rhythms, funk, and skating rink disco for a slick dance-rap record that could soundtrack many a sweaty dance floor this summer.
Shoreline Mafia — Back In Bidness
Shoreline Mafia
It’s fascinating to see Shoreline Mafia return older, wiser, and more polished, but just as hedonistic as they were as teens coming up through the South LA underground scene. By reconstituting as a duo, OhGeesy and Fenix get more space to show off as individuals and to indulge their chemistry, which was an underrated and underdisplayed aspect of the group’s early work. There’s also a fun homage to Ying Yang Twins, which gives them a chance to spread their wings creatively — at least, sonically.
Singles/Videos
1999 Write The Future — “Timeless” Feat. The Pharcyde
One of the more intriguing musical projects of the past few years has been 1999 Write The Future, the 88rising-backed collective that seems to be mainly interested in smashing modern musical sensibilities into throwback genre staples, leading to unexpected results. Arriving without very much fanfare, “Timeless” does exactly that, tapping ’90s LA alt-rap staples Pharcyde and pairing them with a borderline Neptunes-ish beat that brings a new dimension to their old-school approach.
Bossman Dlow — “Money Talks”
A short but effective hustler anthem, “Money Talks” kicks off Bossman Dlow’s 2025 in stalwart fashion. While it’s not as explosive as his breakthrough tracks from early 2024, it lays the foundation for another impressive run for the Florida native.
Maiya The Don — “10”
New York drill refuses to die. Maiya The Don breathes new life into the more standard variation of the genre (as opposed to the “sexy drill” purveyed by Cash Cobain), sampling The-Dream’s 2007 hit “Shawty Is A 10” in an On The Radar debut that doubles as a single launch.
Murda Beatz — “Winter’s Over” Feat. Hurricane Wisdom, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
What a lineup. The Canadian producer rarely misses when he crafts beats for his own projects, and smartly taps both a rising star and a genre staple to lend unexpected perspectives to his moody loop. The two rappers trade melodic verses over a woozy instrumental that sounds nothing like their usual backdrops and makes everything sound fresher than you might have thought going in.
Ray Vaughn — “Dollar Menu”
An ode to the survival meals that saw Ray through his upbringing in Long Beach (“last night I had sleep for dinner” punched me in the gut), the TDE newcomer’s latest comes with a menacing beat switch midway through, reflecting the rags-to-riches narrative that has become very familiar, but Vaughn’s clever lyricism carries the concept through to the end.
For a second consecutive week, the Uproxx Music 20 column stays in the Bel-Air as we shift our attention to another one of the many actor-singers on the show. Los Angeles native Jazlyn Martin plays the role of Jackie on Peacock’s Bel-Air. There, she plays a street-smart South LA native who sees Will for the Philly hooper he is at heart, rather than the Bel-Air transplant that he is often asked to be. In her music, Martin is a sweet soul with the emotional maturity to beautifully, succinctly articulate her feelings in romance from the honeymoon phase to heartbreak. Even outside of love, Martin’s transparency with personal experiences and societal challenges makes for records that resonate.
The most complete display of Martin’s artistry lives on her debut EP Identity Crisis. Released in August 2024, Identity Crisis captures an emotional and introspective musical journey as she bares it all while looking within. “Fruit” takes aim at the inconsistent messages directed at women about their value while “In This Bed” dives into the struggle of being vulnerable in a world that sees little value in anything below strength and resilience.
The next step in Jazlyn Martin’s career comes in the form of her new single “Easy.” The record is a haunting presentation of the moment love stops being effortless. Its matching visual refuses to hide the pain and frustration entwined in Martin’s lyrics as she mourns the love she once near through emotionally and physically bare tugs and pulls with an unrequited partner. The tension is inescapable as the viewer is forced to empathize with Martin’s unfulfilled pleas for more.
With “Easy” out now, we placed Jazlyn Martin under the Uproxx Music 20 spotlight to learn more about her influences, inspirations, and aspirations. Scroll down to discover the best of Jazlyn Martin.
The earliest memory of music I’d say is watching my dad fall in love with music. He had a home studio in our garage, and so I’d watch him produce his own music and record himself. I remember I recorded “And I Am Telling You, I’m Not Going” in there.
Who or what inspired you to take music seriously?
This answer isn’t as simple as I thought, but I always had such a strong support system between my family and friends, and they ingrained such a strong belief that I could do it. I’ve always had a very strong sense of determination and trust, but my family and friends really propelled me to do it seriously.
Do you know how to play an instrument? If so, which one? If not, which instrument do you want to learn how to play?
Yes, I play the guitar and the piano, and a bit of the bass.
What was your first job?
My first job was as a waitress at Meli Café in Chicago when I was 17.
What is your most prized possession?
My faith.
What is your biggest fear?
The absence of God… and not living out my purpose he was instilled within me.
You get 24 hours to yourself to do anything you want, with unlimited resources: What are you doing? And spare no details!
Well, with everything I’d want to do, there’d have to be absolutely no traffic on this day. First, I’d want to start off the day well rested and early. I’m not really a morning person, so I strive to be and always feel so much more productive when I start early. I’d do my morning pages and order breakfast in, then I’d go to a Pilates class, I always feel good once I’ve worked out. I’d want to go learn and try a new activity like archery or maybe go to a nearby farmer’s market. I would love a lunch picnic with Pura Vita food. I love the beach and love to swim, so a little paddle boarding would be great. I’d get dinner at Crossroads, one of my favorite vegan spots, and lastly go to a Jazz nightclub for live music.
What is the best song you’ve ever made?
Okay, I really love “Perfect” and I’d say another song that is not released yet, which is “Goodbye.”
What’s a feature you need to secure before you die?
Geez, there’s a couple but I’m really into Mk.gee right now.
If you could appear in a future season of a current TV show, which one would it be and why?
Abbott Elementary. It’s hilarious and it creates such a beautiful space for humans to be weird and awkward and themselves. I love how its comedy is rooted in real life situations, which makes it even funnier.
Which celebrity do you admire or respect for their personality, and why?
I’d say Denzel Washington. I greatly admire his work of course but most importantly his character. His bold, empathetic and wise. He speaks with such grace and humility and his actions follow through to that. He is a man of God, and is constantly giving back to the community, not just through his art.
Share your opinion on something no one could ever change your mind about.
Cancel culture is silly. People better hope they’re deepest flaws aren’t worldly announced and get discarded in the time where they need connection the most. I’m all for accountability and justice, so don’t get me wrong, but it’s love that truly heals, not judgement. Everyone is redeemable.
What is the best song you’ve ever heard in your life, and what do you love about it?
“A Song For You” by Donny Hathaway. The lyrics, his tone, the melodies, the pain and sorrow you hear in his voice. It’s truthful and that’s hard to come by.
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?
Los Angeles because it’s home! I’m very excited to perform in London!
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.
What would you be doing now if it weren’t for music?
I would be a Marine Biologist or doing something in bio psychology.
If you could see five years into the future or go five years into the past, which one would you pick and why?
Oh man, I’d go five years into the past. I think it would be a nice reminder that everything is going to be fine. And honestly, I’d like to see how far I’ve come. It’s so hard to remember and celebrate the small wins in an industry that’s constantly moving onto the next thing. I’d love to see younger Jaz and imagine how proud she would be with the next 5 years. The future can stay as a surprise, I don’t want to know, it takes all the fun away.
What’s one piece of advice you’d go back in time to give to your 18-year-old self?
Live at home for as long as you can. It’s rough out here sis.
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’d like it to be remembered as honest and real. I want to give people something to feel, music that helps heal, love and share joy. A sense of escapism but also freedom. The duality of making music for myself while being of service to others, to share and uplift the human experience.
Reacher‘s third season has now come to a bone-crunching end with another season already renewed. Alan Ritchson’s Big Guy finally defeated Oliver Ritchers’ Bigger Guy (although Ritchson did get knocked unconscious in the process), and now, the wait will begin for Neagley, but there’s much more coming from Alan Ritchson outside of Lee Child’s skull-crunching universe.
Have you seen his IMDb page full of upcoming projects?
His lack of calendar white space is evident, but the important thing to note right now is that, beyond Ritchson’s Reacher physicality, he is always in on the joke, and sure, his recently displayed humor is of the dry variety, but he is nonetheless capable of being broadly funny. And although he will star in several upcoming movies, including War Machine and Motor City, Ritchson will also go back to his former comedic stomping grounds. Let’s talk about what’s in the works for more Blue Mountain State.
Plot
Lionsgate
Back in the early aughts, Blue Mountain State ran for three seasons on Spike TV (which has evolved into Paramount Network and the home of many Taylor Sheridan shows). Creators Eric Falconer and Brian Robbins followed up the show’s run with a kickstarter-funded movie, 2016’s Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland (also from Falconer and Robbins), revolving around Ritchson’s Thad Castle losing his drafted NFL status after senior-year partying devolves into lasting chaos. Distributed by Lionstage, the movie seemingly ended with finality after the demise of Thad’s budding football career and the explosion of Goat House. However, Thad somehow lived and even surfaced with a mojito, so an opening was always there for more.
Lionsgate
Well? Ritchson revealed that a fourth season is happening, and this sounds like a direct result of Reacher‘s Prime Video success.
“We’re actually setting it up with Amazon,” he divulged, according to Deadline. “We are going to make a fourth season happen; I’m trying to work it into my schedule. Honestly, I think it’s going to be the best season of BMS we’ve ever had. It is so damn funny, and it’s perfect, the way we resurrect the characters and bring them into the way that things are now.”
Actual plot details remain a mystery, so let the speculation begin on how Thad gets the gang back together, maybe for Goat House 2.0 or even 3.0 at this stage. Key cast members, however, are already on board.
Cast
Varsity Pictures/Lionsgate Television
Darin Brooks (as Alex Moran) and Chris Romano (as Sammy Cacciatore) are already confirmed to return, and clearly, these dudes are well-past college years, or are they? We shall see. The jury also remains out on whether we’ll see other original cast members including Denise Richards (as Debra) return.
Release Date
Ritchson didn’t detail when filming might begin, but since his schedule is packed, we can assume that when production begins, Amazon will want to stream this as soon as possible to further capitalize upon Reacher mania.
Trailer
If you haven’t lived the unbridled joy of Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland, a flashback can be found below.
The Handmaid’s Tale has managed longevity and the extension of Margaret Atwood’s subject matter in the face of, well, everything. The top-of-the-crop Hulu series debuted in 2017 and is ending in 2025, and it doesn’t require too much stretching to see where the first and sixth seasons have bookended themselves against our current times. Frozen bank accounts were only the beginning of the horrors awaiting June, and this universe will also continue with the in-the-works The Testaments, which is being helmed by The Handmaid’s Tale‘s longtime showrunner, Bruce Miller.
Soon, June (Elisabeth Moss) and Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) will begin moving their respective chess pieces toward an endgame for the flagship show. The pair has been open about how this final season will largely focus on their evolving and devolving relationship, but also, the show has made clear that the “red” of the handmaids’ hooded robes will symbolize rage amid the revolution. So, you’ll want to know when new episodes will be available and if Hulu is going for binge format.
Will The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Premiere All At Once?
Nope. Hulu will premiere the sixth season on Tuesday, April 8 with three episodes. From there, new episodes will land weekly until the May 27 series finale.
If you want to watch the entire season at once, that will require waiting until the finale. Given the spoilers that will fly on the Internet, choose your battles carefully here.
The sixth season incites that “June’s unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead” while “Luke and Moira join the resistance.” Meanwhile, “Serena tries to reform Gilead while Commander Lawrence and Aunt Lydia reckon with what they have wrought.” From there, June’s actions will “highlight the importance of hope, courage, solidarity, and resilience in the pursuit of justice and freedom.”
The final season cast includes Madeline Brewer, O.T. Fagbenle, Bradley Whitford, Samira Wiley, Amanda Brugel, Josh Charles, Sam Jaeger, Ann Dowd, Max Minghella, and Ever Carradine, and a trailer is available below.
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