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Arena exterior lit up at night ahead of a concert, evoking Crown Coliseum across two eras

J. Cole’s 2015 Homecoming vs. 2026: What’s Changed at Crown Coliseum

J. Cole returns to the same Fayetteville arena from Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming a decade later — same building, very different stakes. Here's what changed.

Editor In Chief September 23, 2026

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And the Whole World Is the Ville: Why Sept. 23 Is J. Cole’s Biggest Show Yet

J. Cole closes the Fall-Off Tour's U.S. run at Fayetteville's Crown Coliseum on Sept. 23 — the same building where Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming happened.

Editor In Chief September 21, 2026

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JAY-Z Returns to Yankee Stadium (July 10–11): Celebrating Reasonable Doubt & The Blueprint — A Cultural Moment Bigger Than Music

JAY-Z Returns to Yankee Stadium (July 10–11): Celebrating Reasonable Doubt & The Blueprint — A Cultural Moment Bigger Than Music Hip-hop history is about to be relived at the…

Editor In Chief March 19, 2026

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R&B Singer Qui Qui Martin Previews New Solo Material At Intimate Listening Party

1924 Music Group signee Qui Qui Martin, is making a big effort as a solo artist. Known for being the former lead singer of the Platinum selling R&B girl’s group…

Editor In Chief March 26, 2022

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H.E.R. Sings Stripped Down Version Of “Find A Way” Live On Tik Tok

Grammy Award Winning artist H.E.R. has blessed her fans with an unforgettable stripped-down version of "Find A Way" from her debut studio album, Back of My Mind. Spawning hits such…

Editor In Chief February 2, 2022

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Nigeria’s own ‘Kaza Kid’ is making waves in Toronto.

Nigerian born musician KAZA KID is making a name for himself in Music. Pre-Pandemic, Kaza Kid had been making waves through Toronto at some of the most notable hot spots…

Editor In Chief September 28, 2021

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Young Thug: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Young Thug: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert "The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the…

Editor In Chief August 7, 2021

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Morray – Trenches (Live Session) | Vevo Ctrl

Morray - Trenches (Live Session) | Vevo Ctrl Cole Dropped! Morray showing out! 2-6 we coming! Check out Morray performing "Trenches" live on Vevo CTRL. About Morray "Morray - Trenches…

Editor In Chief May 14, 2021

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Curren$y EightyVybe ” Gold & Chrome” ” White Ashes” “Cutlass Cathedrals”

Curren$y EightyVybe " Gold & Chrome" " White Ashes" "Cutlass Cathedrals" "On this season two finale of an icon and a legend - Curren$y the hot spitta comes thru to…

Editor In Chief January 4, 2021

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Alicia Keys: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Alicia Keys: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert "This performance was recorded on Feb. 12, 2020. We will continue releasing Tiny Desk videos of shows that had already been taped. In…

Editor In Chief June 27, 2020

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8:46 – Dave Chappelle

8:46 - Dave Chappelle From Dave: Normally I wouldn't show you something so unrefined, I hope you understand To find out more about how you can support the Equal Justice…

Editor In Chief June 12, 2020