On a memorable episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, hip-hop legends Nas and AZ delivered a captivating live medley that bridged two eras of raw lyricism. The duo reunited to perform a seamless blend of the iconic “Life’s a Bitch” from Nas’s groundbreaking 1994 album Illmatic (where AZ’s unforgettable verse first appeared) and “So High,” channeling the gritty introspection and elevated wordplay that defined their chemistry.

With Fallon’s band providing smooth, jazz-infused production, the performance highlighted Nas’s signature storytelling flow and AZ’s sharp, street-poetic delivery, reminding viewers why these New York rappers remain pillars of East Coast hip-hop. The highlight quickly became a fan favorite, celebrating timeless tracks that continue to resonate with themes of struggle, resilience, and life’s harsh realities.

Lil Wayne is speaking out about being regularly left out of major music events.

On Saturday (April 18), the 43-year-old rap legend took to social media to express frustration about being “uninvited & uninvolved” in annual events like the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the Grammy Awards.

“It’s truly a humbling experience when events like Coachella & the Grammys come around & like clockwork,I’m uninvited & uninvolved,” Weezy wrote on X. “I appreciate my position or space I hold in ya heart & mind if so bc you’re the humbling experience that’s timeless & 4dat I thk u. Iaintshitwithoutu.”

Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst jumped into the comments to offer his support. “Let’s start our own experience gathering and our own acknowledgment event to welcome all of the uninvited – i’ve got a couple ideas i’ve been working on for quite some while now – happy to elaborate if ever interested – sending good vibes,” Durst wrote.

Wayne’s post comes about a year after the Tha Carter VI rapper was passed over to headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in his hometown of New Orleans. Kendrick Lamar was ultimately selected to perform at the Caesars Superdome following the momentum of his Billboard Hot 100-topping hit “Not Like Us.”

In September 2024, Lil Tunechi opened up about how painful it was to miss out on the Super Bowl halftime performance in his own city.

“That hurt. It hurt a lot. You know what I’m talking about. It hurt a whole lot,” the rapper said at the time. “I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown. And for automatically mentally putting myself in that position like somebody told me that was my position. So I blame myself for that. But I thought that was nothing better than that spot and that stage and that platform in my city, so it hurt. It hurt a whole lot.”

[Read more at Billboard]

Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers star point guard who lit last year’s NBA Playoffs on fire, is headed to Hollywood — but not via some sort of trade to the Los Angeles Lakers or Clippers.

Haliburton, a two-time NBA All-Star and an Olympic gold medalist, is launching a production company, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. His Zero Doubt Creative has signed a multiyear production and development partnership with Brent Montgomery‘s Wheelhouse; Zero Doubt Creative and Wheelhouse Sports will collaborate on original entertainment and branded content.

Some of the Zero Doubt/Wheelhouse stuff will be pitched for sale across the broader landscape, other content will be for Haliburton’s YouTube and social media channels.

“I’ve always been inspired by the power of content,” said Haliburton. “Especially the ability to create ideas, moments and experiences that can connect people through storytelling. As I’ve gotten older and experienced pivotal moments in my life, I wanted to find the right way to tell those stories. Launching Zero Doubt is the start. Our goal is simple — tell honest compelling stories and build a platform that will grow with me throughout my career and beyond, all the while, setting up a community with like-minded individuals who lead with authenticity. I’m excited for what’s next.”

Their first project is a no-brainer, an original documentary series called Time Out. The docuseries will follow Haliburton’s (painful) journey back to the court after rupturing his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of last year’s NBA Finals. Without their star, the Pacers simply couldn’t keep pace with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Portal A, a Wheelhouse-backed content studio, also produces Time Out; the premiere date will be announced at a later time.

[Read more at The Hollywood Reporter]