Tag: Rick Ross

Chiefs TE Travis Kelce curated the music lineup for ‘Kelce Jam’ festival

#Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Medium Rare about Travis Kelce’s lineup for ‘Kelce Jam,’ featuring Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, and Diplo.

‘Kelce Jam’ will return to Kansas City on Saturday, May 18th, for the second consecutive year, bringing music, food, and fun. Medium Rare and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce are collaborating to bring over 20,000 fans of all ages with a musical guest list of the top names in the industry.

Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Medium Rare founders Joe Silberzweig and Adam Richman about Travis Kelce’s lineup for ‘Kelce Jam,’ featuring Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, and Diplo.

“Travis is here curating the lineup. These were names that he sought after, and he knew that they were not only his favorites but also that they had a good pulse on the city,” Richman explained. “Things would be great names for him to bring the KC, and he wants to bring a mix of hip-hop and electronic music. And I think we did a good balancing act by Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, and Diplo on the electronic side.

“He has his fingers on the city’s pulse and can call in favors against legends that may not have come otherwise. I don’t think Lil Wayne has been in Kansas City for quite some time. (He) may not have come, but when Travis Kelce calls, you answer. That’s proven here, with Lil Wayne being such an iconic legend coming and showing out for ‘Kelce Jam’ because of his and Travis’ relationship.”

Rick Ross, MGK, and Tech N9ine were the headliners last year, and this year’s group looks to build on the inaugural lineup. The music choices from Kelce have focused again on being something everyone can enjoy in Kansas City.

“What was important for Travis is making this festival feel like it’s for everyone and that younger, old, moving families want to come out,” said Silberzweig. “No matter what your tastes are, this festival is for the masses. This is for the people of KC. They get started at $49, And the musical lineup speaks to that, right? It’s a little bit of everything. We have some local DJs opening and building throughout the evening with our headliners.

“Still, we tried to make sure that these are huge names that everybody knows and that, as Adam said, some icons people can sing along to but also show some a Travis style and bring on Diplo, a cool name to get the party going.”

Check out their official websites for more information on Kelce Jam and Medium Rare.

WATCH: Rick Ross shows love, gives gift to Tua Tagovailoa for his birthday

QB1 is getting support from everyone.

This week, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be turning 25 years old and is coming off of the best season of his career.

In 2022, he led the NFL in passer rating and set career highs in yards and touchdowns.

Before his actual birthday (March 2), he celebrated alongside rapper Rick Ross in front of a crowd. Ross, who is an avid Dolphins fan and is always around the team, shouted out Tagovailoa on the mic and gave him a new coat for his birthday.

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Is Rick Ross going to be the next minority owner of the Dolphins?

It’s a dream that many fans have growing up.

Miami is a city that’s known for its culture.

Sports, music and nightlife are just a few of the things that have huge impacts on those from the area. This brings a number of celebrity fans of the local sports teams, and when it comes to the Miami Dolphins, that includes names like Pitbull, Darius Rucker and, of course, Rick Ross.

Ross was recently a special guest in Miami Gardens to watch the Dolphins OTAs, where he met a number of the players on the team. Just a few days earlier, the rapper tweeted to his fans to ask them if he should buy a stake in the team.

This wouldn’t be the first celebrity minority owner for the Dolphins. Singers Mark Anthony and Jennifer Lopez purchased a stake in the organization before their divorce. Both Venus and Serena Williams also bought a piece of the Dolphins, as did Gloria and Emilio Estefan.

Ross’ influence in Miami is huge, and, obviously, his work in the music industry could help guys like Melvin Ingram and Terron Armstead, who both make music, reach new heights in that field.

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WATCH: Rapper Rick Ross talks about Tua Tagovailoa, his impact on Miami Dolphins

Rapper Rick Ross joined NFL Network’s ‘Goo Morning Football’ to talk about Miami sports and how excited he is to see Tua Tagovailoa.

Former Alabama star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was already a household name across the country for what he did in college, but after being drafted by the Miami Dolphins at No. 5 in the 2020 NFL draft, he has already become a South Florida sports icon without taking a snap.

Tagovailoa is now one of many stars that claim Miami as their home, and he has already been in contact with one of the biggest, rapper Rick Ross.

Ross joined NFL Network’s ‘Good Morning Football’ to talk about Miami sports. The interview was not complete without mentioning the 2018 Heisman-finalist, Tagovailoa.

“[Tua and I] actually just spoke through social media, we spoke through social media a couple times,” says Ross. “We spoke of us getting together, you know, once this Covid, the fungus, clear up, we are going to get to kick it. But, you know, growing up in Miami… Miami is a quarterback city, and since Dan Marino left we’ve been really going through it. So, once we got to draft Tua, you know what I mean, I went crazy, I went running around the estate, ‘yea baby!'”

The Grammy award-winning rapper also mentions Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots and the AFC East to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but says Miami is ready for Tagovailoa and the selection was “breathtaking.”

You can watch the clip below:

Roll Tide Wire will keep you updated on Tua Tagovailoa as he transitions into his first season in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins!

Dwyane Wade released a song with Rick Ross and it is not good

Dwyane Wade should never rap again.

Dwyane Wade is easily one of the best basketball players of all-time. Three championships, 13 All-Star appearances, eight All-NBA teams. He’s the most decorated player in Miami Heat history, and a first-ballot Hall of Fame lock.

His rap career, though, should really stop after today if we’re being honest.

The Heat are retiring Wade’s jersey in the rafters over the weekend, and in celebration of that occasion, Wade released a song called “Season Ticket Holder” with Miami’s own Rick Ross ahead of all the festivities.

Now, full disclosure, I am a HUGE Rick Ross fan and think very little that he touches as far as music goes is bad. But, buddy, let me tell ya, this song is terrible. Take a listen.

First of all, Wade is the first voice we hear on the track. Why is he coming in with absolutely zero energy?!? It’s his big weekend! He should be hype. Instead, he sounds like Eeyore from Winnie The Pooh.

When Wade said “Never known as a singer/But this might be a single” you knew the song was going to be awful. The whole time I’m just like “Word, we couldn’t tell.”

Wade might easily be the worst hooper-turned-rapper we’ve ever seen. And there are a lot of them. That’s saying something.

Dwyane Wade is great. He’s one of the best basketball players we’ll ever see. But, listen, we give you a lot of credit for trying.  Nobody can hate on the attempt. Rapping is hard! But sometimes you just shouldn’t do it. Please, D Wade, never do this again, bud.

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LeBron James says ‘Eric B. and Rakim’ were his favorite artists growing up

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was quizzed on his favorite hip-hop artists and his favorite Chicago-area rappers at All-Star Media Day.

Among the various things that came up during LeBron James’ session with a large hoard of reporters at Saturday’s NBA All-Star Media Day was hip-hop and music. James, who at around this time last year helped 2Chainz release his album ‘Rap or Get To The League,’ was asked about his favorite musical artists from the host city of Chicago, as well as some of his other favorite artists growing up.

While James didn’t give a favorite Chicago rapper, he did let fans in on some of his musical preferences, including his favorite artists.

“My favorite artist was Eric B. and Rakim growing up,” James told reporters at Media Day. James was also asked about his infamous 2011 lockout track with Kevin Durant. “Me and KD were working out and we just went in the studio and had fun,” James said.

However, nobody asked LeBron about his Team LeBron mate Damian Lillard, who will be performing at tonight’s All-Star Saturday festivities under his musical alias, Dame D.O.L.L.A.

Also, it’s currently unclear what kind of influence LeBron will have on the soundtrack for ‘Space Jam 2,’ which has quite a bit to live up to from its predecessor.

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Rick Ross wants to own an NFL team with Dwyane Wade

Dwyane Wade said he was down before.

Rick Ross and Dwyane Wade rose to prominence around the same time. Wade won his first title in 2006 with the Miami Heat. Ross dropped his debut album “Port of Miami” later that summer.

They’re two pillars Miami culture and have built a friendship upon that. Their connection, potentially, lead to something major in the NFL world if Rick Ross has his way.

The rapper paid a visit to First Take on Wednesday, where he was asked about potentially owning an NFL franchise with Dwyane Wade.

Would he do it with Wade? Definitely, Ross said, if the opportunity presented itself.

“That was a conversation that me and D Wade had and, you know, it wasn’t nothing serious at the time…But would I? Of course I would. Is that something I would be interested in? Of course I would.”

This isn’t the first time Ross has said he’d do this. He talked with Wade for GQ last year and asked the Miami Heat legend if he’d be willing to do it. “I move forward on it. I move forward on it, 100%,” Wade said.

I can only imagine what this team would look like. Ross on the sidelines every game, uniforms decked out in Versace patterns and Wing Stop all the time, probably.

Sign me up.

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WATCH: Rob Gronkowski launches Super Bowl music festival named ‘Gronk Beach’

The event will take place on Miami Beach on Saturday, Feb. 1, the day before Super Bowl LIV at the Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium.

Rob Gronkowski will be in Miami for the Super Bowl in February, but not anywhere near the field.

The retired New England Patriot announced his latest venture on Tuesday, a one-day music festival called “Gronk Beach.” Per the event’s website, the festival will feature some of his favorite musical acts like Diplo, Kaskade, Flo Rida, and Rick Ross.

The event will take place on Miami Beach on Saturday, Feb. 1, the day before Super Bowl LIV at the Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium.

Hear the details from the Yo Soy Fiesta man himself in this announcement video:

Gronk really seems to be making the most of his retirement. Good for him.