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On Sunday, a mere two days after the two-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, the event got its first major copycat. Thousands of supporters of former Brazilian president Jair Bolisanaro, who lost re-election last fall (and then had to go pantsless), stormed the nation’s Congress. It was eerily similar to the events that happened in D.C. in the final weeks of the Donald Trump presidency: battles with police officers, barricades attacked, civilians flooding the inside of the building. (One big difference: There were immediately hundreds of arrests.) The incident met with widespread disdain. But the insurgents had one predictable defender.

“Consider what is happening tonight in Brazil,” thundered Tucker Carlson on Monday night’s edition of his Fox News show. He even parroted some of Bolsonaro’s baseless accusations. “Thanks to what was very clearly a rigged election, a convicted criminal – Lula da Silva – is now the president of the most important country in South America. Millions of people in Brazil understand exactly what happened. They know that their democracy has been hijacked, possibly forever.”

Carlson’s allusions to Lula’s criminal background were, of course, misleading. Lula, who was president from 2003 to 2011, was convicted of corruption. What Carlson left out was that that conviction was later annulled by a high court. Lula has claimed the conviction was politically motivated.

After spreading a conspiracy theory and misleading his audience, Carlson then downplayed the insurgency’s participants, calling them merely “protesters.” He did compare what happened to the U.S. Capitol riot, but only so he could downplay that, too.

“What’s happened in Brazil is likened to Jan. 6,” he continued. “And of course, populist leaders in this country are being blamed for it. ‘Oh, it was Trump and Steve Bannon who did it.’ That’s not true, but even if it were true, it would be just the tail-end of the story. It’d be the result of something that happened before. The obvious question is why are protestors in Brazil so angry?”

Carlson then alleged Lula “has eliminated their most basic civil liberties.” How? He didn’t say.

After his tirade, Carlson spoke with journalist Matthew Tyrmand, who spread his own conspiracy theories. He alleged that amongst the throngs were “many an agent provocateur.” He then recklessly said it “looks like this is turning into a Reichstag fire,” a reference to the 1933 arson at the German parliament that the Nazi leadership exploited to further curtail civil liberties and increase their power.

Recently Carlson admitted that he fumbled his predictions for the threatened “red wave” during last year’s midterms that never happened, but only because liberals made him hate them too much. “That loathing clouded my judgment,” he claimed.

(Via Mediaite)

When it rains, it pours. Rapper Gucci Mane knows this, unfortunately, all too well. After his label’s 1017 Records, rising act Pooh Shiesty was sent to prison in April 2022, Bigg Scarr, another artist on his roster, unexpectedly passed away days before Christmas. As the Atlanta musician attempts to pick up the remaining pieces of his label, he has announced his upcoming So Icy Boyz: The Finale album. Unfortunately, his attention has been shifted elsewhere instead of focusing on the project.

The “So Icy” rapper has found himself amid a feud with his late artist’s siblings. Initially, Quezz Ruthless, Scarr’s younger brother, took to Instagram to share that despite Gucci’s promise to pay for the funeral arrangement, the family hasn’t received any assistance. In an Instagram live broadcast, Quezz said, “You said to [the family] you was finna pay for the funeral, then you lied,” later adding, “You didn’t have to lie! You ain’t have to go ghost, either. It was gonna get paid for either way. You could’ve just said you ain’t have the money. You don’t get no type of respect for that.”

Quezz alleged Gucci requested that Scarr’s 1017 chains be returned, to which he replied, “You not getting them chains. You ain’t even text and check on the family, but you text about some chains. I can’t believe you.”

Alexandra Woods, Big Scarr’s sister, seconded her brother’s claims on social media, saying, “Yes [Gucci] asked for the chains back, and no, he not getting them back!”

Gucci Mane’s wife, Keyshia Ka’oir, took to her Instagram stories to upload a picture of a receipt for a payment to N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral in Memphis, Tennessee. In the post’s caption, Ka’oir wrote, “Payment directly to funeral home. Leave my husband alone.”

Woods later confirmed Ka’oir was telling the truth. Still, their contributions did not cover the entire funeral service. Stating in an Instagram live, “Yeah, Gucci sent $10,000, and somebody else had another $10,000. So it was $20,000 in all. We ain’t get the flowers. I don’t give a f*ck what nobody says. Like I said, Gucci ain’t help with sh*t.”

Gucci Mane is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Since bowing in the fall, Tár quickly became an Oscar frontrunner, as well as a fixture of social media jokes. (It’s also worth noting that its impressive Tomatometer is a few percentage points behind the one for M3GAN.) But it has its detractors. Among them is one of the female conductors referenced by Cate Blanchett’s cancelled figure, who is calling the movie “anti-woman.”

In a new interview with the U.K.’s The Times (as caught by Variety), Marin Alsop, music director laureate of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, was asked what she thought about the film. It was a good question: Not only does Blanchett’s Lydia Tár namecheck her in the film’s opening interview sequence, they have a lot in common. Both studied under Leonard Bernstein, both are lesbians, both are married to orchestral musicians, and both were, until recently, the only women to lead a big orchestra. (Tár leads the Berlin Philharmonic.) One significant difference: Unlike Tár, Alsop has never been accused of sexual misconduct.

Some reviewers have noted the similarities. But Alsop was not flattered, not the least because writer-director Todd Field has not alerted her that she had likely inspired the anti-hero of a major awards season titan.

“I first read about it in late August and I was shocked that that was the first I was hearing of it,” Alsop told The Times. “So many superficial aspects of ‘Tár’ seemed to align with my own personal life. But once I saw it I was no longer concerned, I was offended: I was offended as a woman, I was offended as a conductor, I was offended as a lesbian.”

Alsop went on:

“To have an opportunity to portray a woman in that role and to make her an abuser — for me that was heartbreaking,” she continued. “I think all women and all feminists should be bothered by that kind of depiction because it’s not really about women conductors, is it? It’s about women as leaders in our society. People ask, ‘Can we trust them? Can they function in that role?’ It’s the same questions whether it’s about a CEO or an NBA coach or the head of a police department.”

“There are so many men — actual, documented men — this film could have been based on but, instead, it puts a woman in the role but gives her all the attributes of those men. That feels antiwoman. To assume that women will either behave identically to men or become hysterical, crazy, insane is to perpetuate something we’ve already seen on film so many times before.”

Tár is now in theaters. If you want to see a film about Alsop, you can check out the 2021 documentary The Conductor.

(Via The Times and Variety)

Georgia spent half an hour whooping up on TCU in the first half of the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday night. Outside of one scoring drive, the Horned Frogs got absolutely nothing against the No. 1 team in the country, while Georgia showed off an extra gear that few other teams can match en route to a 38-7 halftime lead.

The game is on ESPN, and the College GameDay crew’s resident Georgia alumnus got a chance to flex a little bit at the desk during halftime. David Pollack, a former All-American linebacker for the Bulldogs and one of the best defensive players of his era, said that “Georgia, obviously, you’ve seen the past couple of seasons now, they’ve really taken hold of college football. They’ve done an unbelievable job.”

As Pollack said that, the camera cut to include the person sitting right next to him, who just happened to be Alabama coach and noted guy who competes against Georgia 24/7/365 Nick Saban. And boy, you can tell he did not appreciate being confronted with what is, at this point, a pretty indisputable fact.

Of course, Saban has probably heard this exact thing a billion times over his tenure in Tuscaloosa, so we will make sure to remember this moment in the event Alabama plays Georgia next year and wins by a lot.

From When We Were Young Fest to Coachella, this year is packed with festivals. Today, January 8, the lineup was revealed for the BottleRock festival, the self-proclaimed “best music, wine, food and brew festival” that takes place at California’s Napa Valley Expo. The headliners are not to be missed: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Lizzo, Duran Duran, Lil Nas X, and Smashing Pumpkins.

There are over 75 acts who will be taking the stage. Some noteworthy performers include Leon Bridges, Wu-Tang Clan, The National, Sheryl Crow, Carly Rae Jepsen, Japanese Breakfast, Yung Gravy, Tove Lo, Phantogram, Dayglow, Bastille, The Struts, Kennyhoopla, Cautious Clay, Billy Strings, Caamp, Nile Rogers & Chic, Taj Magal, The Wrecks, Starcrawler, Jean Dawson, The Stone Foxes, Teddy Swims, Lupe Fiasco, and more. It’ll be happening from Friday, May 26 to Sunday, May 28. It’s the festival’s 10th anniversary.

Last year’s lineup had headliners like Metallica, Pink, Twenty One Pilots, and Luke Combs, with other performers including Greta Van Fleet, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Bleachers, Spoon, Banks, Alessia Cara, Saint Jhn, Vance Joy, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Silversun Pickups, The Wailers featuring Julian Marley, Yola, Tai Verdes, and more.

Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January 10, at noon PT. Find more information on their website.

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

Afrobeats music (which includes the genres highlife, juju, fuji, kwaito, amapiano, and Afropop) continues to dominate the global music market alongside Latin Urbano. In fact, some of today’s biggest acts in the United States hail from outside of its boundaries. While Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa came together to bring the crown and music joy of the states, rap music, to West Africa, promoters are returning the favor.

The organizers behind the beloved festival, Afro Nation, are bringing the cultural event to the United States on May 27 and 28 in Miami, Florida. The two-day event will be held at loanDepot park. Headlining the inaugural show are none other than Afrobeat powerhouses Burna Boy and Wizkid, amongst many other artists representing the diaspora. Although this is the first time the festival has touched American soil, this isn’t the first time the Nigerian artists have shared a stage.

Burna Boy will headline on day one of the festival (May 27). In contrast, Wizkid will headline day two (May 28).

Other notable acts on the lineup include dancehall legend Beenie Man, Rema and Asake, CKay, BNXN, and Black Sherif, Franglish.

General tickets go on sale on Friday, January 13, at 1 pm ET. Click here to purchase.

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

When Francis Ford Coppola announced he was self-financing Megalopolis, a movie he’s been trying to get off the ground for some four decades, it almost seemed too good to be true. And it might be: As per The Hollywood Reporter, the star-studded shoot has already descended into abject chaos.

The report reveals that in the last week, the Atlanta shoot, which is halfway through production, has lost key creative talent, including its production designer and supervising art director. It’s not the first headache to descend upon the production: Sources say that back in early December, Coppola fired nearly his entire visual effects department. (He did the same thing, infamously, on 1992’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula, which wound up having incredible practical effects.)

What’s more, both production designer Beth Mickle and supervising art director David Scott have skedaddled. It’s believed that the film currently has no art department, though he’s reportedly trying to fill the vacant positions. To make matters worse, it was at least partly being shot on an expensive, cutting-edge LED volume, much like The Mandalorian. As production costs unexpectedly balloon — and, again, Coppola is funding this himself with his wine fortune — it’s believed they’ll be shifting to a cheaper green screen alternative.

One source who was let go called the set “absolute madness.”

A Francis Ford Coppola shoot turning into a nightmare? It should sound familiar. The disastrous shoot for Apocalypse Now, his legendary 1979 Vietnam War epic, is the stuff of legend, and was so storied that it begat a documentary, made by his wife Eleanor Coppola, almost as gripping as the subject itself.

In other words, the guy’s still got it! Whether he can complete it is another matter, but there’s still something to say that, even in 2023, at the age of 83, Francis Ford Coppola can still gift the world with a chaos shoot — that may wind up birthing a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

(Via THR)

Meditating more is a goal I seem to make for myself every year, and every year life inevitably gets in the way of a solid practice. While we are all surely aware of the benefits of meditation and breathwork – stress relief, increased focus, lower heart rate and blood pressure – it can be difficult to create a habit that sticks.

But as interest in meditation and breathwork has grown worldwide, the market for apps that guide through the process has skyrocketed. Bringing accountability, guidance, and authority, these apps aim to help us stick to our mindfulness goals long term. James Clear, the bestselling author of Atomic Habits, stresses that in order for behaviors to change, one of the rules for the new behavior is that it must be easy. And what’s easier than opening up an app on your phone?

So where to begin? There are seemingly endless apps to choose from – all promising the same results of consistent practice, with different methods and interfaces. In 2023 there is truly an app for everyone. We tested some of the most popular on the market, and recommend these to start your year strong:

FOR THE “KEEP IT SIMPLE” CROWD — Insight Timer

Cost for unlimited access:

Insight Timer offers an incredible amount of content for free, but to become a Member Plus and access all of the content, you’ll pay $59.99 per year after a one-week free trial.

WHY IT’S GREAT:

If I had to choose an “all-around” best meditation app, it would be Insight Timer. The app has a huge library of guided meditations, sleep stories and soundscapes, and guided breathwork, as well as yoga workouts, spaces for journaling, check-ins, and inspirational quotes. And that’s barely scratching the surface. It’s robust, but honestly what I find myself using most is the simple timer with starting and interval bells.

I set the timer for 5 or 10 minutes throughout the day, choose the bell, and get going. It’s simple, yet effective for me.

Pros:

The meditation library is huge — with lots of topics that are relevant and meaningful. The live yoga classes are unique and the music section is also robust and well-organized. It checks the box for everything I am looking for in a mediation and breathwork app.

Cons:

There are so many components to this app that it can be overwhelming, especially if you are new to meditation.

FOR THOSE WHO LOVE PERSONALIZATION — Aura

Cost for unlimited access:

7-day free trial then $59.99/year

WHY IT’S GREAT:

Aura touts itself as your “All-In-One App for Mindfulness and Wellbeing.” And with thousands of guided meditations, live sessions, sleep stories and sounds, one on one coaching, and even ASMR tracks – it does seem to be a one-stop shop (er.. app) to keep you satisfied and hitting your new years goals.

Pros:

Aura stands out to me in terms of personalization. While there are several apps that tailor recommendations, Aura’s recommendations felt the most precise. When signing up you’ll take a quiz that asks questions about your needs and interests, then Aura uses billions of data points to pinpoint recommendations. I also love the option for mood tracking, gratitude journaling and even hypnosis – it’s all covered within one app.

Cons:

If I had to complain about one thing it’s that the free trial is only 7 days which may not be enough time to fully integrate the app into your life and get into a habit. Although there are some free meditations available, it is a very small selection in comparison to the paid version.

FOR THE NEWBIES — Headspace

Cost for unlimited access:

$69.99 annually after 14-day trial or $12.99 /month after 7-day trial (free for educators)

WHY IT’S GREAT:

Headspace is an OG in the meditation app space, and for good reason. With millions of downloads and monthly users, Headspace is easy to navigate and offers guided meditations at all levels – including for children and those new to the practice.

Pros:

Very beginner friendly, with a “basics of meditation and mindfulness” course available when you begin, and recommended exercises for each part of your day. The app design and animations are cheerful and clean, with options to pick different teachers that you connect with.

Cons:

The free version of the app doesn’t offer much, and the paid version – while easy to navigate – also doesn’t feel as robust as some of the others I tried.

FOR THOSE WANTING TO LEARN FROM AN EXPERT — Calm

Cost for unlimited access:

7-day free trial then $69.99/year (free version for educators)

WHY IT’S GREAT:

Calm is one of the most downloaded meditation apps on the market. With many guided meditations, movement exercises, wisdom component, sleep stories, breath work, and music – it is well-rounded and, well, calming. The app itself is designed with backgrounds of beautiful scenes from nature that are tranquil immediately upon opening, and there are also specific exercises geared toward kids and teens.

Pros:

I love the Masterclasses available on Calm. With topics like personal growth and incredible teachers like Tara Brach, Ryan Holiday and Pico Iyer, these courses are very informative and helpful to me while still being short and sweet. I especially love the Masterclass on Radical Self-Compassion. Another pro for Calm (like Headspace) is that there is a free version for educators. This is an incredible opportunity for educators to use themselves and also to integrate mindfulness and meditation into their classrooms.

Cons:

Like many of the apps on this list, the free content is limited.

FOR THE MEDITATION SKEPTIC — Ten Percent

Cost for unlimited access:

14 day free trial and $99.99/year after

WHY IT’S GREAT:

Born from former ABC journalists Dan Harris’ books “10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works – A True Story” and “Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-to Book” – this app brings meditation and mindfulness down to earth a bit.

With courses for beginners, skeptics, advanced meditators, and everything in between – it is a robust app. With courses, single meditations, unguided timers, sleep meditations, and access to podcasts, and world-renowned teachers, it is a great option for those who want to focus on meditation in the new year.

Pros:

The topics covered are specific and helpful – grounded in real-life concerns like mindful eating, focus, ethics, emotions, stress, and habits. The app boasts world-renowned teachers – like the Dalai Lama – which brings legitimacy to those who may be skeptical of the benefits of meditation.

Cons:

The price is quite a bit more per year than other similar apps at $99.99. There are no music features or specific sections for breath work (although there are breath-focused meditations).

FOR THE COLD-PLUNGE FANATIC — Wim Hof Method (WHM)

Cost for unlimited access:

Membership and access to most of the app is $42.99/year or $5.99/month

WHY IT’S GREAT:

Wim Hof, “The Iceman”, is legendary for his ability to withstand extremely cold temperatures for long periods of time. The Wim Hof Method is a combination of breathing, cold exposure, and meditation that he credits this ability to – and that he teaches others in part through motivational speaking and the WHM app.

The app is made up of breathing, exercise, and cold challenges with audio, e-learning, and interactive breathing taught by Hof himself.

Pros:

I love the “Wim’s Challenges” section of the app. From push-up challenges to a 20-day cold shower challenge, and endurance challenges – these give the app more value than just traditional meditation and breathwork. The breathing exercises are tracked with statistics and badges you can achieve.

Cons:

There is limited access for the free version. This also isn’t by any means a traditional meditation or breathwork app – as the practice is one of a kind. This could be a benefit or con depending on what you are looking for in a meditation practice.

FOR THE PHILOSOPHERS AND THEORISTS — Waking Up

Cost for unlimited access:

14-day free trial then either $119.99/year or $14.99/month (need based scholarships available)

WHY IT’S GREAT:

Waking Up is an app from philosopher, neuroscientist and author Sam Harris. Created for anyone who wants to learn to meditate from a more scientific context, the Waking Up app is chock full of theory as well as practice. With guided meditations from Harris himself and others, an entire library on theory, and sessions that pertain to daily life this is an app for the intellectually curious.

Pros:

I like the design of this app a lot. The visuals are beautiful and the theory, practice, life organization makes sense to me. While the selection seems more limited than other apps at first glance, many of the exercises are much more thorough and longer than with others I tried. The Theory section sets this app apart with content from experts in their fields.

Cons:

The cost is a bit higher than other meditation apps and it doesn’t focus as much on relaxation or stress reduction in a focused way as others. It may not be a great choice for beginners.

FOR THE BREATHWORK PURISTS — Breathwrk

Cost for unlimited access:

7 day free-trial then $49/year or $9/month

WHY IT’S GREAT:

While many of the apps on this list have some components of meditation and breathwork – Breathwrk is focused solely on, well, breathwork. And its singular focus has made it one of the most popular breathwork apps on the market. Breathwrk offers a huge library of exercises, classes, and habits. With breath tests and a “Top Breather” board, this app is designed to not just teach you new breathing techniques, but to integrate it into your life each day.

Pros:

I love the variety of short breathwork exercises. With many at just 1-2 minutes, I find myself often using the breath exercises for waking up productivity. The catalog is clearly designed with breath exercises for calming, nighttime, energizing, performance and health – with sub categories within each. The daily breath schedule keeps me on track and the “Panic Button” breath is a useful feature for me when I feel anxiety or panic.

Cons:

It’s only focus is breathwork, so if you want an all-in-one option for meditation, mindfulness and breathwork you’d need another app to fill the gaps.

FOR THE NON-COMMITTAL MEDITATOR — Balance

Cost for unlimited access:

free (donation encouraged) for your first year and $69.99/year after

WHY IT’S GREAT:

Balance is a meditation app that offers daily meditations, courses, sleep stories, and immersive soundscapes. While it does not have as large of a library as other apps, it is intuitive and cleanly designed, with focused plans for beginners through advanced practitioners, stress relief and mood support. It also offers an incredible one-year free trial in an effort to bring meditation to more people without the barriers of cost.

Pros:

The one-year free trial is incredible – no other app with its functionality offers something on this level. I also love the skills section of the user profile, where I can focus on skills like breath focus, labeling, loving-kindness, and visualization in a structured way. The app is also unique in the way that it adapts to your preferences each day.

Cons:

The library seems to be smaller than with many other apps. There are no specific movement exercises that I could find.

FOR THE EXPERIENCED BREATHWORK PRACTITIONER — Othership

Cost for unlimited access:

$129.99/year with first 14 days or $17.99/monthly and first 7 days free

WHY IT’S GREAT:

Othership is another app focused solely on breathwork. Its sleek design and a large library of daily and weekly practices. You can participate in a breathwork journey with focuses on things like productivity, energetic alignment, sleep, and sessions specifically for beginners.

Pros:

There is a large library of guided breathwork sessions on Othership. I like the journey option to maintain structure and accountability for myself. The design and interface are stylish and easy to navigate, with motivational aspects like streak days and achievement tracking.

Cons:

There aren’t many free sessions available, and the cost is high in comparison to other apps on the list that also have both breathwork and meditation support. Some of the sessions are longer and may be more suitable for intermediate or advanced practitioners.

FOR THE BUDGET CONSCIOUS — iBreathe

Cost for unlimited access:

Totally free with an option to pay $1.99 to remove ads

WHY IT’S GREAT:

iBreathe is another breathwork-focused app, but different from others on this list in some key areas. With a small section where you can read about breathing benefits; otherwise, this is mostly just a visual aid and timer to help you breathe in intervals. While it is completely free (with ads or $1.99 to remove them), the simple app allows you to select one of three predetermined intervals (you can also create custom intervals) and then guides you through the breathing cycle.

Pros:

This is by far the most cost-effective option if you are simply looking for a visual guide to complete simple breathing techniques. It is extremely simple and easy to use, with clear visuals to help you breathe in intervals.

Cons:

It’s very simple and does not offer much education or personalization.

There’s probably no album cover more iconic than The Beatles’ Abbey Road. The photo of the four men striding across the crosswalk is one of the most well-known images in music, and it’s prompted many spoofs.

Paul McCartney’s daughter Mary is sharing a funny story about the crossing. It occurred when she was filming If These Walls Could Sing, a documentary about Abbey Road Studios. They were trying to recreate the stroll when he was almost hit by a car. “The bit where the car nearly ran him over on the zebra crossing, that was so funny,” she told S Magazine. “As we were leaving [the studio], I said, ‘I’ll film you [on the crossing],’ and he went over, and this car totally didn’t stop for him.”

A couple of months ago, McCartney discussed getting emotional at concerts he attends. “Of course, up on stage, I can’t really see people’s reactions, but I love to hear them because I’ve found myself doing that at concerts,” he said. “I went to see James Taylor once and started blubbing because it was just so lovely! I was thinking, ‘Oh, I love this guy’ — I’m getting emotional even now!”

If These Walls Could Sing is out now on Disney+.

Argentina made history at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, leading to momentous celebrations upon their return to their home fans. Apparently, the only thing missing from this significant sports moment was rap music legend, Eminem. While Nicki Minaj, Maluma, and Myriam teamed up for the official FIFA fan festival anthem, attendees, according to 50 Cent (real name Curtis Jackson), could have been treated to an in-person performance from the Detroit native.

During his visit to REAL 92.3 FM’s show Big Boy’s Neighborhood, the mogul revealed Eminem turned down the opportunity to perform at the FIFA World Cup.

“I got an inquiry about World Cup, and they had a budget of $9 million. I would’ve taken one, and then the other eight would have been for him.” However, it was quickly shot down after sharing the proposal with Eminem’s manager Paul Rosenberg.

“[Paul] like, he’s not gonna do it.” While Jackson has discussed on multiple occasions how he’s walked away from lucrative deals, including a $1.3 million offer from Universal Music Group, he was shocked to hear Eminem’s decision considering he has performed at the Super Bowl with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and 50 Cent.

Jackson mentioned their Superbowl performance and said, “If you would do a one-off show, maybe you would do the biggest live sporting event in the world,” said Jackson referring to the World Cup.

Although Jackson doesn’t explicitly mention which year his mentor was asked to perform at the sporting competition, the rumor about the league having a hard time booking talent for last year’s series in Qatar may have some truth to it overall.

During the same interview, Jackson shared that he is currently working on a television series honoring Eminem’s life and legacy, “I wanna bring… I’m gonna bring 8 Mile to television,” said Jackson, “We in motion. It’s gonna be big. I’m working. I ain’t got no duds.”

Watch the full interview above.