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Strange Music’s Tech N9ne Hold Rap Contest In Support Of War Veterans (VIDEO)

By: G.Avant (@G_Avant) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Strange Music’s Tech N9ne and Monster Energy will be holding “Tech N9ne’s Warrior Built Emcee Contest,” in support of providing vocational and recreational opportunities for combat vets.

Participants in the contest will have to submit their best verses over the instrumental for the MC’s track “P.T.S.D.”

The rapper selected with the best version of the track will be able to fly to Kansas City to record the song and video for the track with Tech N9ne.

The winning version of the track will also be released as a single with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the “Warrior Built” charitable organization.

The non-profit helps veterans build off-road vehicles, race cars, classic cars or motorcycles, and also takes them to dirt bike races, drag racing, off-road racing and other events.

Submissions for the contest will be accepted through September 6.

Rapper Tech N9ne is also set to embark on his “The Calm Before The Storm 2016 Tour”, opening September 8 at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Check out the video announcing the contest as well as its flyer below.

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‘The Simpsons’ To Air Hip-Hop Themed Episode Featuring Taraji P. Henson

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Empire‘s Taraji P. Henson is set to appear on another Fox show next year. The Emmy and Oscar nominated actress will be part of the upcoming season of The Simpsons. 

Entertainment Weekly reports the animated series will air an episode which is being described as a Hip Hop homage to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. “The Great Phatsby” will focus on a friendship between Mr. Burns and a rap mogul named Jay G.

“Burns is an old-school Gatsby and Jay G is a new-school Gatsby and their mutual Gatsbyism brings them together,” said Simpsons executive producer Matt Selman.

Henson’s Simpson character will be similar to her role as Cookie on Empire. Key & Peele star Keegan-Michael Key has been tapped to play rapper Jazzy James on the episode as well.

The Simpsons has a long history of featuring rappers as guests on the show. Cypress Hill, 50 Cent, Ludacris, and others have appeared on the series.

The Fox network previously broadcasted a Hip Hop themed episode of The Cleveland Show which included animated versions of Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Will.i.am, Questlove, and Bruno Mars.

 “The Great Phatsby” is scheduled to air in January 2017.

Almost 50 People Get Alcohol Poisoning At Snoop and Wiz Khalifa’s Show In New York

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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More than 50 people were reportedly escorted from a Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa gig on Tuesday (August 9) for alcohol poisoning.

Eleven ticketholders, many of them underage, were taken to hospitals near the Nikon Jones Beach Amphitheater in New York on Tuesday to be treated for alcohol poisoning while others under the influence were removed from the show and taken away by their parents, according to reports.

Sources said police officers shut down the bathrooms after three drunk teenagers were escorted from the premises in quick succession.

The underage concertgoers were reportedly drinking alcohol disguised in water bottles in the venue’s toilets and parking lot.

Four people were also arrested for possession of marijuana at the rappers’ The High Road Tour show.

The incident comes just days after 42 people were injured when a railing collapsed at their show in Camden, New Jersey on Friday (August 5).

“The Gin & Juice” rapper took to Twitter to send prayers to his fans and added, “wishn (wishing) u (sic) all a quick recovery. Love,” while Khalifa wrote, “Hope everyone from last night is alright… That s**t was crazy.”

Marvel Continues Heroic Diversity With “Luke Cage”

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In a refreshingly inclusive mandate to focus on promoting a significantly more diverse pool of new modern heroes, Netflix and Marvel put together their first ever joint panel at San Diego Comic Con to promote the upcoming Netflix television series “Luke Cage.”

Luke Cage, who is played by Mike Colter was first seen on the Netflix Marvel series “Jessica Jones” as Jessica’s sometime love interest and fellow fighter of crime. Cage, who is an original Marvel Comics character, is a former convict both blessed and cursed with the unusual combination of superhuman strength paired with unbreakable skin.

“Luke Cage” which is scheduled to premiere worldwide on Netflix at 12:01 AM on September 30, 2016, is the third show in the Netflix “Defenders” series following previous Marvel series releases “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones,” and the yet to be released “Iron Fist” series.

The Comic Con panel, which took place on Thursday night, July 21, 2016, included the impressive cast of Colter, Alfre Woodard, Mahershala Ali, Theo Rossi, Simone Missick, Frank Whaley and showrunner and Executive Producer, Cheo Hodari Coker.

The premise of Netflix’s “Luke Cage” hinges on Cage as a fugitive trying to lay low and rebuild his life in modern day Harlem, New York after having contracted his unusual powers due to a botched experiment.  As is the case in any great heroic drama, naturally events conspire to pull Cage out of the shadows to fight for the soul of his city.

See the San Diego Comic Con Sizzle Reel showcasing “Jessica Jones,” “Daredevil,” and a first look at “Luke Cage” below.  As glimpsed here, “Luke Cage” just might promise something that Hip Hop fans can get excited about.

 

Drake Believes J. Cole Is One Of The Most Legendary Artists Of Our Generation

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Julez Santana, Cam’ron, Fat Joe, & Remy Ma were certainly great additions to Drake’s final MSG show, however Drake bringing out J. Cole was certainly a highlight.

Although J.Cole is a native North Carolinian, he certainly spent much time in NYC, so the crowd treated him with much love as he performed “A Tale Of 2 Citiez”, “No Role Modelz” and more.

The 6 God and Cole have always had a pretty solid relationship as they’ve collaborated before, and J. Cole even brought out Drake to perform at his homecoming concert.

Before J. Cole exited the stage last night, Drake gave the fellow rapper much praise as he referred to him as,

“one of the smartest, greatest, most legendary artists of our generation.”

I mean when you go double platinum with no features you should certainly be counted in that number.

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Questlove Links With Bill Nye To Promote The Benefits of Parks In The U.S.

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(AllHipHop News) Grammy winning artist Questlove of The Roots will be putting down the spins for the National Park Service’s 100 year birthday bash in New York.

The celebration is scheduled for Monday, August 22 at 7 PM at Brooklyn Bridge Park – Pier 1.

Festivities marking the organization’s centennial will include musical performances from kid-friendly band, Ramblin’ Dan, Questlove,  and an unrevealed performer.

In addition, opening the day’s events will be an ice cream social courtesy of the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory.

This is sure to be a night to remember for all in attendance, since Bill Nye the famous science guy will be hosting the the first interactive experience ever which will allow participants to control the color of the One World Trade Center spire using a giant digital circuit boar.

Questlove will be closing festivities for the night with his DJ set scheduled to commence from 8-10 p.m.

This free and public event is part of the #FindYourPark/#EncuentraTuParque movement, which encourages individuals from all walks of life to share their unique connections to our country’s natural landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture.

 

Future Teams With High End Fashion Designer Armani To Sport Fashion Mogul’s New Bugatti Clothing Line (PICS)

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(AllHipHop News) Atlanta’s finest Future and Italian fashion giant Giorgio Armani are the stars of GQ’s second edition of GQ Style, a new quarterly release that features some of the top curated content in fashion and luxury.

The long time lifestyle brand caught up with the influential pair as they styled Armani’s latest designed capsule collection for the Bugatti luxury brand.

It was only right that the legendary designer would select Future to sport the wears, as the MC broke big into the industry with his ode to the sporty, fly whip “Bugatti.”

“I know how much he suffers to be where he is. He’s suffered just like I’ve suffered. So…we’re friends in a way,” Giorgio Armani eloquqently explains to GQ Style’s Mark Anthony Green.

Future Hendrix admits that he was nervous in the presence of the seasoned design veteran, but he feels confident that their collaboration is a match made in heaven.

“My music like a diary,” Future said. “I use every experience. He’s [Armani] the top designer in the world. I’m the top rapper in the world. Some hits are going to come from this experience for sure.”

The Giorgio Armani for Bugatti capsule collection is set for launch autumn/winter 2016-2017. Check out some images of Armani and Future sporting the wears below and click here for more information.

The latest edition of GQ Style highlighting the dynamic duo is slated to hit newsstands August 16.

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Troy Ave Drops New Song “Appreciate Me”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Music
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New York rapper Troy Ave returns with new single after a week filled with drama relating to his attempted murder case stemming from a shootout at Irving Plaza.

This new song “Appreciate Me” is taken from his upcoming album “Roland Collins,” which is due out on August 12.

Tory Lanez Explains His Decision Behind Remixing Drake’s “Controlla” (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) When Drake rapped “All you boys in the new Toronto want to be me a little” on “Summer Sixteen,” many listeners concluded the line was directed at The New Toronto mixtape creator Tory Lanez.

The two Canadians have seemed to be involved in a subliminal war of words dating back several months. It appeared Lanez was adding to the feud by trolling Drake with a remix to the OVO leader’s “Controlla.”

That led to Drizzy changing the lyrics to “Summer Sixteen” to “All you boys doing fake ‘Controllas’ wanna be me a little” during an Austin tour stop in July.

So what was Tory’s intention when he released his own rendition of Drake’s radio smash? The rapper-singer stopped by Sway In The Morning, and he was asked about the “Controlla” controversy.

“I just like the song. That’s all it was. I’m not a hater,” replied Lanez. “We like you. We just want to be #1. Is there a problem with that? Can I be the best? Can y’all watch me be great? Will y’all allow me to do that? That’s all it is. Damn.”

He added, “I was just trying to hop on somebody’s beat. I’ve been hopping on everybody’s beat. If you go back to my discography of music, there’s a wide part of it that’s just freestyles, just me ripping people’s beat.”

Lanez went on to offer that his approach to remixing other act’s songs is similar to Dancehall artists recording over the same riddim. Last year, Drake gave a similar explanation to why his “Hotline Bling” was so similar to D.R.A.M.’s “Cha Cha.”

Tory Lanez’s debut studio album I Told You is scheduled for release on August 19. The LP’s tracklist includes the singles “Say It” and “Luv.”

Watch Tory Lanez’s interview below.

Snoop Dogg Talks Tupac Smashing One Of His Main Chicks!

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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We all know it went down in the Death Row days, and this is why hearing stories from the era never gets old.

Snoop Dogg took time out to chat with The Drink Champs podcast about his good ol’ Death Row days. The podcast hosts wanted to know how much p-ssy Snoop got during his ‘Doggystyle’ days, but Snoop revealed it was really when Tupac joined Death Row that he got the most a-s!

Snoop said he had another playa to roll with when Pac came along! Snoop even says Pac hit one of his main chicks! According to Snoop, one of his girls always wanted to meet Tupac. One night both of them were in the club, and Pac said he wanted to meet this girl who happened to be one of Snoop’s main chicks.

Snoop says he introduced his girl to Tupac, and he walked off. He says he guesses the girl (at the time his sidepiece) exchanged numbers with Pac because one night, Snoop says he wanted to creep on by and see his girl on the late night tip, and the girl hit him with,

“I don’t think Pac would like that.”

Snoop even talks about Pac having Madonna. Pac was the real Mr. Steal Your Girl!

Desiigner Says Old School Hip-Hop Helps Bolster His Creativity

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Even though some old head Hip-Hop followers are not fans of Desiigner’s brand of music, the New Yorker claims he is actually into rap from past eras.

Desiigner was one of the performers at Adidas Original’s one-night event at the iconic NYC Hip-Hop club known as The Tunnel.

The G.O.O.D. Music representative spoke about being inspired by previous generations of emcees.

Billboard reports:

The Brooklyn native and “Panda” hitmaker told Billboard exclusively that listening to old-school Hip-Hop helps bolster his creativity, adding “my creative process has no boundaries, and I think that represents the future of Hip-Hop.”

As a product of Bedford–Stuyvesant, Desiigner was raised in the same neighborhood that produced Hip-Hop legends Big Daddy Kane, The Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, Lil Kim, and others.

However, the “Tiimmy Turner” rhymer has expressed he does not subscribe to having a Brooklyn sound.

“Nobody can put a barrier on music, period. Just cause you come from Brooklyn, you’re supposed to sound like you’re from Brooklyn?” he stated in a recent interview. “I don’t know what a Brooklyn sound is.”

Desiigner has also revealed that he was influenced by the Funk, Reggae, and Trap genres.

GoFundMe Campaign Created To Finance Movie About Cop-Killed New Yorker Sean Bell

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) This November will mark ten years since Sean Bell lost his life at the hands of NYPD officers.

In 2006, cops fired 50 bullets at the unarmed 23-year-old and his friends outside a Queens, New York club. Bell was killed just hours before he was set to marry his fiancee Nicole Paultre.

Three detectives were indicted for the shooting. Gescard Isnora and Michael Oliver were charged with manslaughter, assault, and reckless endangerment. Marc Cooper was charged with reckless endangerment.

All of the defendants were eventually acquitted of any crimes. Many observers – including the Bell family – felt the legal outcome was a miscarriage of justice.

Tru Vision Films is now in the process of telling Sean’s story in a new movie. The filmmakers are asking for donations from the public to help see the project come to fruition.

The current fundraising goal is set at $2 million. To donate money to Tru Visions’ Sean Bell movie visit gofundme.com.

Watch a promo video for the film featuring commentary from Sean’s parents William and Valerie Bell below.

Mariah Carey Lands Role As “Kitty” On “Empire”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Mariah Carey is expanding her acting resume after signing on to appear in an upcoming episode of “Empire.”

The diva will portray Kitty, “a mega-superstar” who collaborates with Jussie Smollett’s character “Jamal Lyon” on a new song recorded for the show.

The episode, which will air on October 5th, has been a long time coming – her “Precious” director Lee Daniels told fans at Mariah’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star unveiling last year that the singer would feature in his hit drama.

Carey’s “Empire” role won’t be her only TV appearance this autumn – she will also launch her new docu-series, “Mariah’s World.”

The series will take fans behind the scenes of her ongoing tour as she plans her wedding to Australian businessman James Packer.

The “Fantasy” singer recently visited the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Beverly Hills to talk about the forthcoming E! project, while sipping champagne.

Carey insisted “Mariah’s World” is not a reality show, stating, “I don’t consider it reality… I haven’t been on tour in Europe in about 10 years. So I thought, let’s just show the behind the scenes, what it really takes to do a tour… and mainly, watch how the music evolves, watch the process, and watch how the different personalities clash. I don’t even watch reality – I don’t even know what reality is, literally.”

She is working with producers to ensure the eight-part series is as authentic as possible, revealing she is using discretion to decide whether or not her fiance, ex-husband Nick Cannon and their twins Moroccan and Monroe will appear.

“I think we’re still drawing lines,” she explained. “I think in the beginning I was withholding the amount of access because I’m never sure who to trust. I just didn’t know how things were going to be perceived… We’re still in the process of filming and getting more real moments. But my goal is to make this a lasting piece of work for my fans.”

The show will premiere on America’s E! network on December 4th.

Meanwhile, “Empire” returns to U.S. TV September 21st.

Season three guests also include Taye Diggs, rapper French Montana, and rapper/producer Bryan “Birdman” Williams.

Has Frank Ocean’s ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ Album Release Date Been Pushed Back To November?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Well it looks like the wait is far from over for Frank Ocean’s forthcoming album. His sophomore album was slated to drop this past Friday, but clearly Frank and his ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ is nowhere to be found.

Rumor has it that the album actually won’t drop until Nov. 13. This is a date implied by yet another library due-date stamp on Frank’s website.

Fans have been patiently waiting for new music since Frank dropped his Grammy Award-winning debut album, ‘Channel Orange’ back in 2012. Since the album failed to drop over the weekend, fans have been freaking out.

Many are fearing that the album won’t even live up to the hype by the time it is released. The due-date image is the only piece of “info” and hope that fans currently have to hold on to. As of right now, it looks like Frank is certainly gone ’til November.

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Judge Orders Tyga To Reveal Finances and Assets or Face Arrest

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Rapper Tyga is scheduled to appear in court today (August 9), over allegations that he failed to pay a $480,000 judgement over damage to a house he rented in Malibu.

The rapper, born Michael Ray Stevenson, is supposed to be questioned about his financial affairs and his assets during today’s hearings in a Santa Monica Courtroom.

Tyga rented the pricey Malibu mansion in 2011, which came with a price tag of $16,000 a month.

In addition to missing one month’s worth of rent, the rapper is accused of breaking his lease early and trashing the place.

The landlord claims Tyga installed a custom stripper pole in the master bedroom, and ruined the hardwood floors and showers in the pricey residence.

Tyga was sued over the issue in 2012, and lost a default judgment. According to the L.A. Times, Tyga refuses to pay, but the landlord attorneys are pushing the issue and continuing their pursuit of the default judgment.

Last month, Tyga was served with a lawsuit while he was on stage during a performance at Comic-Con in San Diego.

If Tyga doesn’t show up today for a “debtor’s examination,” which will examine his income sources and assets while under oath, an arrest warrant will be issued for the rapper.

Gucci Mane Is Already Working On His Second Album Since His Release From Prison

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Gucci Mane and his team are definitely focused as Drumma Boy recently revealed to DJ Smallz that he’s already working on his second album since his release from prison.

Drumma Boy says Gucci Mane is the really Gucci, and that all of the clone talk is nuts. According to Drumma, Gucci’s focus is intense, and his vision is no longer clouded with the drug use. Drumma says people fail to realize that Gucci is one of the most intelligent and dedicated rappers.

Gucci Mane and Drumma Boy have been rocking for a longtime, and Drumma revealed that Gucci is one of his favorite people to work with. Known for knocking out and recording hit records pretty fast, Gucci is well on his way to the completion of his next album. Drumma says Gucci’s forthcoming album is incredible, and he’s only getting better. He also says his team’s execution from the studio to the public is now solid.

Are you looking forward to Guwop’s next album?

PREMIERE: Producer IKON & Rapper Femdot Are Ready To Go To War With “3ft No Pressure” (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Music
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(AllHipHop News) Chicago continues to generate Hip Hop talent at a striking rate. Up next is a producer-rapper partnership that is ready to battle for their spot in the limelight.

[ALSO READ: Chicago Rapper Dreezy Hosts New York Rooftop Party With Mache]

26-year-old production mind IKON connected with fellow Windy City native Femdot for the new single “3ft No Pressure.” 

The PVTSTCK in-house producer’s soundscape provides an ideal canvas for the brassy bars spit by the 20-year-old emcee.

“Fem has this mature aggressive rap style that I’ve always been a fan of and I needed to match that with the production,” says IKON. “As soon as I played the track, he threw up the rap hands and the rest was history.”

Listeners can discover more of Femdot’s rap style by checking out his recent thr(we) EP.

IKON also has a verified SoundCloud page full of original tunes and remixes, including 2015’s Private Stock. Be on the lookout for the forthcoming project Auragami as well.

[ALSO READ: PREMIERE: Chicago’s Calid B Presents An Ode To The Beautiful Sistas With “Gold” Single (AUDIO)]

Follow IKON on Twitter @ThatsIkonMusic and Instagram @thatsikonmusic.

Follow Femdot on Twitter @femdotdotcom and Instagram @femdotdotcom.

Listen to AllHipHop.com’s premiere of IKON’s “3ft No Pressure” featuring Femdot below.

Rick Ross’ ‘Port Of Miami’ 10-Year Anniversary Concert To Stream Live On Tidal

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Events
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(AllHipHop News) A decade ago Rick Ross formally introduced himself as a rapper on the rise with his debut studio album Port Of Miami.

The Maybach Music Group boss is celebrating the collection’s diamond anniversary with a special concert event set to stream live on Tidal.

Rozay’s Port of Miami was released on August 8, 2006. The LP debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart and featured contributions from Akon, Jay Z, Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, and more.

Rick Ross is the latest Hip Hop act to stream a live concert on Tidal. Previously, Jay, Wayne, Jeezy, Kanye West, T.I., Ms. Lauryn Hill, and others have broadcast exclusive events via the artist-owned platform.

Both Tidal members and nonmembers will be able to view Ross run through hits like “Push It” and “Hustlin” from the actual Port of Miami in Florida on August 29 at 8:30pm ET.

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Lloyd Banks Takes Over 50 Cent’s “Effen Hamptons Party”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Pix
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50 Cent and his G-Unit crew were busy this weekend in the Hamptons.

Fif attend a swanky event to raise money for charity, while Lloyd Banks repped for 50 at his Effen Hamptons Party.

This event was hosted at Richie Hosein and Zach Erdem’s A.M. Southampton.

Lloyd Banks rocked the house, and you know G-Unit’s boss had to jump in and lend a hand.

Peep.

Drake Takes More Shots At Hot 97: “This Is The Real Summer Jam” (VIDEO)

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(AllHipHop News) Drake ended his four-night run at New York City’s Madison Square Garden by taking another shot at Hot 97.

Drizzy and the radio station – DJ Funkmaster Flex in particular – have been sending disses at each other for several days.

At last night’s show, the OVO Sound leader suggested his “Summer Sixteen Tour” is a better representation of NYC than Hot’s highly publicized annual Summer Jam concert.

“Shout out to everybody tonight that touched this stage. It was a lot of people,” Drake told the crowd. “This was the real Summer Jam. What have they done for New York lately? I don’t know, but this is the real Summer Jam.”

Several surprise guests made appearances at MSG. J. Cole, Dipset, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, and T.I. all performed during the show.

Watch footage from Drake and Future’s “Summer Sixteen Tour” stop at Madison Square Garden below.