Rolling Loud

Did Meteor Cause The Boom

... in the sky. Planetarium Director at The Schiele Museum Jim Craig says the camera captured images of a meteor. "The shape of the flare is pretty distinctive," Craig said. "It's pretty straight forward. This was a meteor.". Swanson and his wife installed a camera in their newborn's nursery months ago, and put one outside for home security. To think their video captured images of a meteor and answered a questioned posed by many was pretty phenomenal, he said. "It's pretty fascinating," he said. During his decades in the field, Craig says he's seen numerous photos and videos of meteors. He's also seen them first-hand, though the one on Swanson's video is brighter than he's seen with his own eyes. While the meteor can be seen breaking apart in Huntersville, it's quite possible the sound could be heard in Mount Holly. And just because the meteor broke apart, doesn't mean any sizable pieces would hit the ground, Craig said. The action typically happens at ...

Rappers Who Paid To Be On Rolling Loud Lineup Say They Didn't Get Their Money's Worth

... treatment as performers, despite having paid to perform. “I’ve played indie slots, and I’ve never paid to perform — ever,” Cameron says. Related Stories. Rolling Loud Festival Promises to Do Better This Year. Cameron says he paid $750 for his time on Rolling Loud's Citrus Stage. Other unknown indie acts, Miami New Times has learned, paid anywhere from $500 to $1000 in order to secure ideal time slots on the Citrus Stage. If Cameron had deeper pockets, he says $2000 could have gotten him on the secondary Sauce Stage. $5000 would land him on the Dab Stage, where headlining acts like Young Thug, Future, and 2 Chainz performed. Tariq Cherif, co-founder of Rolling Loud organizers Dope Entertainment, stated that many of the artist’s complaints, such as having to enter through general admission, were covered in emails sent in advance of Rolling Loud. Cherif also says that the Citrus Stage’s upkeep fell upon its sponsor, Citrus Rap, and explained the rationale behind his company’s pay-to-play practice for smaller acts. “We do our best to go out and find up-and-coming talent that deserves a chance to perform," Cherif says. "We furthermore go out of our way to ...

Rolling Loud Moves To Bayfront Park, Expands To Three Days

... hip-hop festival Rolling Loud will get a change of location for its third year. Since Dope Ent. founders Tariq Cherif and Matt Zingler created the event in 2015, the two-day hip-hop music festival, which was born and raised in Wynwood, has developed a strong following. Earlier this week, Dope Ent. revealed next year’s dates and the festival’s new location: Bayfront Park. "Bayfront Park has been in our sights for a long time, and we believe the last installment of the festival proved we are ready to scale up,” cofounder Tariq Cherif tells New Times via email. “Bayfront is a venue we'll be able to grow within for years to come. And, no, Zika didn't have anything to do with it.”. Related Stories. Rolling Loud Festival Promises to Do Better This Year. Last year, the festival took place at Mana Wynwood (the home of III Points) with fewer  bumps and bruises than its inaugural year. With Yes Julz as the hostess, hip-hop’s biggest stars flocked to Dade County. A few of the stars in attendance included ...

Widow Of Rolling Oaks Mall 'good Samaritan

... of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. "He had the biggest heart. That's just who he was," Aimee said. "He was a huge protector and he would do anything for his friends, family, strangers.". Jon Murphy never served in the military, but Aimee said that he always had a love for the Marines as he has a family full of them. Jon's employer, World Car, told KENS 5 that they will pay for the funeral. A Go Fund Me account for the Murphy family has raised over $40,000. Aimee thanks the public for its overwhelming support and asks for continued well wishes. "All the prayers for me and my family, just please keep them coming because it's gonna be a long road," she said. Several community fundraisers, aside from the Go Fund Me page, are sprouting up to benefit the Murphy family. The 7-Eleven at 900 Roy Richard Road in Schertz will host a donation drive on Friday, January 27. They are gifting any size drink for a $5 donation. All of the proceeds will go to the Murphy Family. Cheddars Scratch Kitchen at 7403 NW Loop 410 will sponsor a BBQ plate sale on Saturday, January 28. The plates will include ribs, potato salad, cole slaw and ...

Migos Freestyle Live On Sway In The Morning

... bars? Culture drops Thursday night at midnight to be exact. Pre-order it now on i Tunes. Jan 25, 2017 at 10:03 pm. 11 K Views. This line up for the 2017 Rolling Loud Festival is stacked. Watch Quavo, Offset & Takeoff spit a freestyle on "Sway In The Morning.". Migos are currently on their promo run right now for their highly anticipated sophomore album Culture, which is set to arrive on Friday. Having stopped by The Cruz Show earlier this week where they spit a children’s freestyle over their own “Bad & Boujee” beat , the ATL trio were once again asked to spit some bars live on air while visiting Sway In The Morning this week in NYC, which they happily obliged to. Going in over beats from producers off the album, which were actually sent in by the producers themselves, watch as Offset, Takeoff, & Quavo go off the top in this rather lengthy, 9-minute freestyle above. There's even a cameo from actor Lawrence Fishburne at the end as well. Check it out and let us which of three had the best bars? Culture drops Thursday night at midnight to be exact. Pre-order it now on i ...

Rolling Loud Festival Promises To Do Better This Year

... be beefed up too, Cherif says. "We're using the same security and ticketing company as Ultra to ensure entry and exit will be a lot smoother." Zingler and Cherif are confident that the long lines that plagued last year's fest won't be an issue in 2016. Inside, performances will run smoother too, they hope. "The stages will have alternating set times so people will have plenty of time to get something to drink, use the bathroom, and meet up with their friends between each set.". But perhaps the most painful issue at the first Rolling Loud was the sound quality. It was sludgy and barely audible. Schoolboy Q even addressed it during his set in a fit of frustration. "I don't know what's going on with production, but they crushing my whole vibe," he told the crowd. Zingler and Cherif agree that the production last year wasn't the best. The two say they have taken steps to ensure that problem doesn't happen again. "The ...

Future, 2 Chainz, Young Thug & More Upgrade Miami's Rolling Loud Festival To Platinum Status

... Wynwood in Miami’s Art District with eager hip hop heads for dope performances from Future, Young Thug, 2 Chainz, and plenty more. The two-day lituation raged on into the night as the Dab Stage and the Sauce Stage were infiltrated by the most prominent artists in the country and the rulers of the underground Miami’s hip-hop scene. WTB’s Kent Jones, Pro Era’s Nyck Caution, OVO’s Roy Woods and more kicked off Day 1 at the Sauce Stage located inside a spacious warehouse. As the night progressed, the echoes of from the booming bass from the Dab Stage bounced back off the Wynwood Walls as Divine Council, Robb Bank$, Lil Yachty, Playboi Carti, and Lil Uzi Vert too turnt for comfort. However, the surprise guest Ty Dolla $ign and 300 Ent’s Young Thug dissipated the tension and created peace in the audience with their plethora of club bangers. The following day attracted even more hip-hop fans from the #Future Hive to the loyal ...

Rolling Oaks Mall Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, Several Hospitalized

... stop him. “It’s absolutely senseless. This is the second time a good Samaritan was killed trying to intervene in a crime to help a victim,” San Antonio police Chief William Mc Manus said. Police said clearing the mall of people inside, some who were still hiding, has been a slow process. A police K-9 is on standby for a final sweep of the building. San Antonio police evidence technicians have had a lot of ground to cover inside the mall. In a matter of minutes, it became a large crime scene. “So what we have here is a robbery gone really, really bad,” Mc Manus said. Mc Manus said one of two good Samaritans who tried to stop the suspects was shot to death after the attempted robbery at Kay Jewelers. “He (good Samaritan) had a concealed carry license. He shot the suspect who shot the good Samaritan trying to intervene,” Mc Manus said. The robber who was shot was taken to San Antonio Military Medical Center. The other robber fled. “The second suspect, when the shooting started, he ran through the mall in the other direction, shooting as he ran,” Mc Manus said. “There were several shots. I mean, it was pop, pop, like, bang, like, real loud bangs,” said Benjamin Arsate, who was ...