LL Cool J has assembled a legendary lineup for his next tour. Some of hip-hop’s greatest MCs will bless the stage during the “Kings of the Mic” tour.

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It’s a boy for LoLa Monroe! The Taylor Gang rapper welcomed her first child with Bad Boy MC King Los on Tuesday.

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Alicia Keys burned up the stage last night during the kickoff to her “Set the World on Fire” tour at WaMu Theater in Seattle. The Grammy-winning songstress pulled out all the stops, showcasing her hits with a high-production set that included dancing, lights, and wardrobe changes.

Following Miguel’s opening act, Alicia took the stage to perform new and old material. She banged on the drums during the title track, played the piano for the Emeli Sandé-penned ballad “Not Even the King,” and took it back with her debut single “Fallin’.”

Her husband Swizz Beatz and son Egypt also joined her on the first tour stop. The two-year-old had his own play area set up backstage.

The 24-city North American trek makes its way across the U.S. through April 18 before traveling to Europe in May.

Check out some live video and rehearsal footage below.

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Juicy J follows up his strip club smash “Bandz a Make Her Dance” with the video for his latest Mike WiLL Made It-produced banger “Show Out” featuring Big Sean and Young Jeezy.

The Three 6 Mafia rapper is chilling at his crib in Memphis when he gets a call from Sean, who invites him to Detroit to party with him and 400 women. He hops on the private jet and hits the club, where he meets up with his co-stars, popping bottles all night long.

Juicy’s upcoming solo debut will be executive produced by Wiz Khalifa and Dr. Luke, and will feature collaborations with Wiz, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, The Weeknd, Trey Songz, Young Jeezy, and Big Sean.

Prior to the album’s release this summer, he will hit the road on the “Stay Trippy” tour with A$AP F3RG. The 37-city trek kicks off April 21 in San Diego, traveling to New York, Chicago, and Miami before winding down June 8 in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale March 8.

Watch the trippy video and see an itinerary below.

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Big Boi is bringing some southern swag to a city near you. The Atlanta rapper has announced dates for his “Shoes for Running” tour.

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French Montana’s Philadelphia show ended in tragedy after a driver opened fire into a crowd of people gathered around his tour bus, killing one person and leaving another injured.

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Machine Gun Kelly is bringing the noise to a city near you. The “Wild Boy” has announced dates for his “Lace Up” tour.

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It will be girls’ night out when Keyshia Cole hits the road this spring. The R&B diva has announced dates for her “Woman to Woman” tour with special guest Chrisette Michele.

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