The first concert in Arizona Stadium since 1977 lost nearly $1 million. The Last Smash Platinum Bash, which featured Jay-Z and Kelly Clarkson, ended up $917,000 in the red. The concert cost $1.42 million, and ticket and merchandise sales brought in only $503,502, according to student organizers. “Nobody predicted the economy would be the way it is now last May,” he said. The contract for Jay-Z, who was paid $750,000, was signed March 24.
Last week court papers were released showing Kelis has filed for divorce against Nas. Rumors for the cause of the breakup are spreading but at the end of the day the public will probably never know the facts. Joy Daily gives her thoughts on the divorce and what woman should expect when marrying a rapper. Should would expect and accept their famous husband sleeping around?
Both artist are backed by major artist, with Lil Wayne praising Drake’s abilities and Kanye West co-signing Kid Cudi’s music. Kid Cudi’s track, “Day N Nite,” was a major success and he has more potential hits with, “Sky May Fall,” & “Pokerface.”
Drake, “So Far Gone,” mixtape is one of the most popular tapes of the year. “Best I Ever Had,” & “Successful,” off the mixtape are actually getting radio play across the country. Drake has been getting exposure while appearing during Lil Wayne’s recent tour & in Young Money’s, “Every Girl,” video.
With that said who do you see taking over the Hip Hop game? Do feel they are over rated or the real deal? And if not one of these two, what other young artist has potential to blow up?