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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
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7 Best Moments From Drake's 2025 Wireless Festival Night 3 Performance: ‘I Wanted to Pay My Respect'
On Sunday night, (July 13), Drake's love letter to London concluded during the finale of his Wireless Festival takeover. More from Billboard Olivia Rodrigo's Guitarist Cried Upon Learning Robert Smith Would Join Glastonbury Set Parkway Drive Leads Park Waves Australia With The Amity Affliction & More Justin Bieber's 'SWAG' Answers All Your Recent Questions About the Pop Star (And It's a Great Listen Too) While the first two nights were frontloaded with special guests such as Lauryn Hill, 21 Savage, Latto, Sexyy Red, Skepta, Central Cee and Bryson Tiller, due to Wireless' hard out, the finale lacked the same level of star power. Unbothered by the time constraints, Drake played facilitator and leaned on dancehall icon Vybz Kartel and Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy to dictate the tempo in what was considered a global affair for those in attendance. A sea of Jamaican flags flooded the crowd — a fitting sight. Sunday marked Kartel's first performance in the U.K in 20 years. After serving 13 years in prison, the Worl' Boss was primed and ready for a landmark performance even if that meant trimming Drake's own set. According to the 6 God, Kartel's return was the top priority, and he had ample time to shine. 'Today, I really wanted to pay my respect to the performers. Bringing the Worl' Boss home to London after 20 years, making sure that he got time to headline his set. Bringing out Big 7, Burna Boy and making sure he got his time to rock with y'all,' said Drake. Alongside Kartel's fiery performance, Burna Boy brought out Lauryn Hill and YG Marley, while Drake teased new music with Central Cee, slated to drop on Friday (July 18). Check out Billboard's best moments from Drake's Wireless Festival finale. Vybz Kartel Makes His Presence Felt in London After 20-Year Absence On Sunday, Kartel's victory lap continued when he performed in London for the first time in 20 years. Kartel, who served 13 years in prison, was visibly moved by the fanfare and excitement surrounding his return. 'Twenty years I haven't been here. It's a pleasure,' Kartel said as he grinned. The Worl' Boss hasn't lost a step. For more than 90 minutes, he applied pressure, unleashing an arsenal of hits. Whether skating through 'Picture This' or teaming up with Spice for their instant classic 'Romping Shop,' the island vibes were alive and well. Beyond playing the hits, he also leaned on the younger generation to keep the crowd active, bringing out Moliy for her Hot 100 hit 'Shake It to the Max.' Burna Boy Shines Despite Short Set With Vybz Kartel owning the night, Burna Boy's time was limited. Still, Big 7 didn't shrink under pressure, and he injected his signature flair into what was already proving to be a global masterclass between Kartel, himself, Spice and Popcaan. As he walked onstage, there was a pseudo bar dubbed 'Burna's Saloon.' There, he served fans an overflow of hits, including 'Last Last,' 'City Boys' and 'Ye.' With the clock ticking, Burna had the crowd swaying and mesmerized during his 30-minute set. Lauryn Hill Makes Her Second Appearance of the Weekend On Friday, Hill stole hearts when she appeared during Drake's rousing night 1 opener and delivered an indelible mash-up of 'Ex-Factor' and 'Nice for What.' On Sunday, Hill doubled back at Finsbury Park during Burna Boy's set. After seeing him and her son YG Marley team up for the remix of 'Praise Jah in the Moonlight,' Hill sauntered onstage, beaming with joy. After requesting an encore of the song, she treated fans to an impromptu a capella performance of 'Killing Me Softly.' Drake Teases New Song With Central Cee After teasing fans on Saturday, Drake let the cat out of the bag and previewed his new collaboration with Central Cee. 'I'm about to play a new tune. Me and my brother Central Cee. Run it,' Drake told the crowd. The energy was palpable as Cench smiled from the crowd, nodding along while the song reverberated through the speakers. Anchored by bouncy house elements and playful boasts, Drake and Cench prove why they're a formidable duo, especially after their fiery 2024 On the Radar freestyle. 'You want friends or success? Which one?' Drake raps on the track. According to Drizzy, the song drops on Friday (July 18). Drake Performs His Verse From Rihanna's 'Work' Last year, Drake dismissed the idea of performing Rihanna's 'Work' during his It's All a Blur Tour, telling fans, 'I don't sing this song anymore. You can sing it for me.' On Sunday, despite steering clear of Rihanna's verse, he sang his verse from the 2016 Hot 100 chart-topper, making the moment all the more noteworthy amid his feud with A$AP Rocky last year. Drake Brings Out Rema for a Quick Medley Though Drake was short on time, he had one last trick up his sleeve: Rema. The Nigerian superstar didn't waste a second as he performed 'Baby (Is It a Crime).' The Sade-sampling track had fans entranced, despite the clock winding down on Drake's set. Unbothered by the time crunch, Rema steamrolled through a quick medley that included Darkoo's 'Favourite Girl' and his global smash 'Calm Down.' Drake Has His Kodak Moment With Central Cee, Vybz Kartel & Popcaan Toward the end of his set, Drake paused to thank London for the its hospitality and for allowing him to bring his friends across The Pond. As he stood alongside Central Cee, Popcaan and Vybz Kartel — who all joined him during his performance of 'Hotline Bling' — it was a snapshot of Drake's global reach and ability to unite worlds through music. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Disappointment as Drake's final Wireless show ends after 40 minutes
Drake's three-day residency at London's Wireless Festival concluded on a sour note after the rapper's headline slot ended after 40 minutes. Appearing on stage ten minutes earlier than scheduled, he told the crowd he would perform until his microphone was cut off - referencing the strict 21:30 curfew. Fans were also left feeling shortchanged after the 38-year-old's set featured just three special guests - Popcaan, Rema and Vybz Kartel. Saturday night's show, which ran for 90 minutes, featured 13 special guests, while Friday's show also had a similar runtime and included six surprise acts. Earlier in the day, the official setlist had advertised two Drake sets - one at 18:25 and one at 20:55. The first mysteriously disappeared from the schedule during the course of the afternoon, with planned performances from Vybz Kartel and Burna Boy going ahead in their allotted time slots. Fans appeared surprised when Drake entered the stage just minutes after Burna Boy had finished, with the Canadian announcing himself to the crowd by speaking to fans. He appeared agitated, which was a departure from his more upbeat attitude from Friday and Saturday night. Drake started his set by playing an unreleased collaboration with British rapper Central Cee, who did not appear on stage to perform but instead mouthed the words from his position in the front row, which was projected across the big screens. The Toronto rapper and singer appeared apologetic throughout, promising to play some of his biggest hits to win over the crowd. He told the crowd: "London, I will love you for the rest of my life," as he raced through a medley of tracks. They included Controlla, Find Your Love and One Dance, which were remixed and updated for 2025, but felt slightly rushed, with their new arrangements making it difficult for fans to sing along. A surprise appearance from Nigerian rapper Rema raised spirits in the crowd, with tracks Calm Down and Fever proving a highlight. But after a brief cameo from Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, who had performed to a huge crowd earlier in the day, there was only time for two more Drake solo songs. For the third night in a row, he climbed onto a crane to wave to the 50,000 attendees as Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You blasted through the speakers. After gaining social media traction over the weekend, fans quickly realised it signalled the end of a disappointedly short headline set. Drake already fell victim to the 22:30 curfew on Friday night, with organisers cutting both his and Lauryn Hill's microphones off and replacing show graphics with information on local train stations. He did a better job of keeping timings in check during Saturday's show, but it is unknown whether it was his decision to start his Sunday evening set 45 minutes before the event was due to end. Fans around us expressed their discontent as they shuffled to the exits, with many unaware of the strict local curfews that operate in the park. Some even told us they had spent longer queuing to get into the venue than they'd seen Drake perform. Whilst attempting to leave, we were alerted to scenes of distress at the accessible exit. Fans could be seen and heard pleading with security to let them leave after being told they would have to be held in a restrictive space for ten minutes or until other security gave them the green light. This led to hysteria, with fans attacking the barriers, shouting and pleading that they were disabled and needed to leave. Wireless Festival's organisers have been contacted by the BBC for comment. Drake's still relevant - as his famous friends will tell you Fans disappointed by last-minute Wireless line-up Court gives Drake access to Kendrick's contracts Get our flagship newsletter with all the headlines you need to start the day. Sign up here.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disappointment as Drake's final Wireless show ends after 40 minutes
Drake's three-day residency at London's Wireless Festival concluded on a sour note after the rapper's headline slot ended after 40 minutes. Appearing on stage ten minutes earlier than scheduled, he told the crowd he would perform until his microphone was cut off - referencing the strict 21:30 curfew. Fans were also left feeling shortchanged after the 38-year-old's set featured just three special guests - Popcaan, Rema and Vybz Kartel. Saturday night's show, which ran for 90 minutes, featured 13 special guests, while Friday's show also had a similar runtime and included six surprise acts. Earlier in the day, the official setlist had advertised two Drake sets - one at 18:25 and one at 20:55. The first mysteriously disappeared from the schedule during the course of the afternoon, with planned performances from Vybz Kartel and Burna Boy going ahead in their allotted time slots. Fans appeared surprised when Drake entered the stage just minutes after Burna Boy had finished, with the Canadian announcing himself to the crowd by speaking to fans. He appeared agitated, which was a departure from his more upbeat attitude from Friday and Saturday night. Drake started his set by playing an unreleased collaboration with British rapper Central Cee, who did not appear on stage to perform but instead mouthed the words from his position in the front row, which was projected across the big screens. The Toronto rapper and singer appeared apologetic throughout, promising to play some of his biggest hits to win over the crowd. He told the crowd: "London, I will love you for the rest of my life," as he raced through a medley of tracks. They included Controlla, Find Your Love and One Dance, which were remixed and updated for 2025, but felt slightly rushed, with their new arrangements making it difficult for fans to sing along. A surprise appearance from Nigerian rapper Rema raised spirits in the crowd, with tracks Calm Down and Fever proving a highlight. But after a brief cameo from Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, who had performed to a huge crowd earlier in the day, there was only time for two more Drake solo songs. For the third night in a row, he climbed onto a crane to wave to the 50,000 attendees as Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You blasted through the speakers. After gaining social media traction over the weekend, fans quickly realised it signalled the end of a disappointedly short headline set. Drake already fell victim to the 22:30 curfew on Friday night, with organisers cutting both his and Lauryn Hill's microphones off and replacing show graphics with information on local train stations. He did a better job of keeping timings in check during Saturday's show, but it is unknown whether it was his decision to start his Sunday evening set 45 minutes before the event was due to end. Fans around us expressed their discontent as they shuffled to the exits, with many unaware of the strict local curfews that operate in the park. Some even told us they had spent longer queuing to get into the venue than they'd seen Drake perform. Whilst attempting to leave, we were alerted to scenes of distress at the accessible exit. Fans could be seen and heard pleading with security to let them leave after being told they would have to be held in a restrictive space for ten minutes or until other security gave them the green light. This led to hysteria, with fans attacking the barriers, shouting and pleading that they were disabled and needed to leave. Wireless Festival's organisers have been contacted by the BBC for comment. Drake's still relevant - as his famous friends will tell you Fans disappointed by last-minute Wireless line-up Court gives Drake access to Kendrick's contracts
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Disappointment as Drake's final Wireless set ends after 40 minutes
Drake's three-day residency at London's Wireless Festival concluded on a sour note after the rapper's headline slot ended after 40 on stage ten minutes earlier than scheduled, he told the crowd he would perform until his microphone was cut off - referencing the strict 21:30 were also left feeling shortchanged after the 38-year-old's set featured just three special guests - Popcaan, Rema and Vybz night's show, which ran for 90 minutes, featured 13 special guests, while Friday's show also had a similar runtime and included six surprise acts. Line-up changes Earlier in the day, the official setlist had advertised two Drake sets - one at 18:25 and one at 20: first mysteriously disappeared from the schedule during the course of the afternoon, with planned performances from Vybz Kartel and Burna Boy going ahead in their allotted time appeared surprised when Drake entered the stage just minutes after Burna Boy had finished, with the Canadian announcing himself to the crowd by speaking to appeared agitated, which was a departure from his more upbeat attitude from Friday and Saturday started his set by playing an unreleased collaboration with British rapper Central Cee, who did not appear on stage to perform but instead mouthed the words from his position in the front row, which was projected across the big Toronto rapper and singer appeared apologetic throughout, promising to play some of his biggest hits to win over the told the crowd: "London, I will love you for the rest of my life," as he raced through a medley of included Controlla, Find Your Love and One Dance, which were remixed and updated for 2025, but felt slightly rushed, with their new arrangements making it difficult for fans to sing along.A surprise appearance from Nigerian rapper Rema raised spirits in the crowd, with tracks Calm Down and Fever proving a after a brief cameo from Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, who had performed to a huge crowd earlier in the day, there was only time for two more Drake solo the third night in a row, he climbed onto a crane to wave to the 50,000 attendees as Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You blasted through the speakers. After gaining social media traction over the weekend, fans quickly realised it signalled the end of a disappointedly short headline already fell victim to the 22:30 curfew on Friday night, with organisers cutting both his and Lauryn Hill's microphones off and replacing show graphics with information on local train did a better job of keeping timings in check during Saturday's show, but it is unknown whether it was his decision to start his Sunday evening set 45 minutes before the event was due to around us expressed their discontent as they shuffled to the exits, with many unaware of the strict local curfews that operate in the even told us they had spent longer queuing to get into the venue than they'd seen Drake attempting to leave, we were alerted to scenes of distress at the accessible could be seen and heard pleading with security to let them leave after being told they would have to be held in a restrictive space for ten minutes or until other security gave them the green led to hysteria, with fans attacking the barriers, shouting and pleading that they were disabled and needed to Festival's organisers have been contacted by the BBC for comment.
Hypebeast
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Is Back & Bolder in 'JACKBOYS 2'
The long-awaited sequel toTravis Scott's 2019Cactus Jackcompilation,JACKBOYS 2has arrived. Announced on Instagram on Thursday, Scott posted the album artwork and loudly shared, 'JB2 OUT EVERYWHERE 7/13 SPEAKERS AND SCREAMS AT MAX VOLUME.' Narrated by Houston rapperBun Bthroughout, the tracklist is sprinkled with familiar releases like '2000 Excursion,' released last week, and 'ILMB' withSheck Wes. Along with tying in the usual crew members likeDon Toliverand Sheck, Travis enlisted features and adlibs byNBA YoungBoy,Future,Playboi Carti,GloRilla,Tyla,Vybz Kartel,21 Savage,Kodak Black,SahBabiiandWaka Flocka Flame. The 17-track project packs a bigger punch than its 7-track predecessor from 2019, which included 'GATTI,' 'HIGHEST IN THE ROOM,' and 'OUT WEST.' And Travis wastes no time hitting back atPusha T's recent diss onCLIPSEtrack 'So Be It,' seemingly offering a response on the second track, cheekily named 'CHAMPAIN & VACAY.' 'Made a 100 off pushin' T, mow my phone on DND,' Travis boasts on the track with Don Toliver. Along with the album release, Travis has also unveiled new JACKBOYS 2 merch, including co-branded short and long-sleeved tees with artist lists and ski mask graphics. Released ahead of the compilation, the JACKBOYS 2 merch capsule is available on the JACKBOYS webstore now. JACKBOYS 2 is out everywhere now. Stream the full project below and stay tuned to Hypebeast for the latest music insights.
