If you don’t already know where the 2022 Billboard Music Awards are taking place, it is right here in Fabulous Las Vegas, NV live on May 15th. Diddy is this year’s host and says he is filling the show with love and setting the frequency at an all-time high. The performance line up is sick! The finalist list…is as expected. And we want to be the first to give Lil Baby a congratulations on his Top Rap Artist nomination. Lil Baby is a frequent headliner here at Drai’s and we are anxiously anticipating his return to our stage. We like him here and so do y’all.
Listen, we are still coming down from the NFL Draft takeover this past April and the city is already ablaze in preparation for this star studded, A-List event. Set to perform are Burna Boy, who will be here at Drai’s Nightclub, live in concert after the show on Sunday, Travis Scott, Mary J. Blige, Meg thee Stallion, Latto, Rauw Alejandro and the Legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers. I mean Anthony Kiedis & Flea….Come on now! Remember when they popped up on the stage with Bruno Mars during the 2014 Super Bowl halftime show? Talk about EPIC!
It’s going to be a LITuation and we’re going to keep that same big energy here at Drai’s with the weekend’s lineup. Fabolous set to have the entire Nightclub trying to catch their breath Friday, May 13th, followed by Tory Lanez live on the center stage Saturday, May 14th. Nelly will definitely keep it hot, performing live at the Beachclub Sunday, May 15th. We already know that they’re going to bring it, so bring yourselves and let’s turn all the way up!
Drai’s Awards Weekend Lineup:
Nightclub Performances:
Friday, May 13 – Fabolous
Saturday, May 14 – Tory Lanez
Sunday, May 15 – Burna Boy
Beachclub Performances:
Friday, May 13 – Maria Romano
Saturday, May 14 – Chop Vegas
Sunday, May 15 – Nelly
Click here for information on purchasing tickets & tables for these events.
St. Patrick’s Day weekend was in full swing here at Drai’s featuring the best live acts in Las Vegas nightlife and beyond – brothers Rae Sremmurd kicked it off for us Friday night, Saturday afternoon was the opening of Drai’s Beachclub’s 2019 season with DJ Pauly D, French Montana took over Saturday evening back at Drai’s Nightclub, and West Coast legend Snoop Dogg made his long-awaited return for Sunday! Special guests included NBA player Dillon Brooks, NFL player Ron Parker, artist Flavor Flav, and many more.
“Las Vegas, y’all ready to turn up with SremmLife?!” Rae Sremmurd got things started with “No Type” and “No Flex Zone” in full force, getting the jam-packed crowd hype from start to finish. “Shout out to everyone celebrating a birthday! If you from out of town say ‘hell yeah’! I wanna take a shot with Las Vegas! We gotta dedicate this song for all the beautiful ladies in here!” The dynamic and always energetic duo then put on an “Unforgettable” performance to screams everywhere, dancing around on stage and interacting with fans on the dancefloor. “Swang,” “Sunflower,” “Black Beatles” – you name it, they performed it, and then closing it out with SR3MM standout “Powerglide” to smoke and confetti all across the rooftop venue!
The next day was the opening of Drai’s Beachclub, with our very own DJ Pauly D proudly kicking off our exciting 2019 season. Fans from all over came out to Las Vegas’s only rooftop party, dancing, drinking and making a splash on this beautiful sunny day, all while taking in breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip! “Yessir, if you ready to party with DJ Pauly D make some noise! Hands up!” Pauly played some of the best remixes from hip-hop, EDM, Latin and everything in between, with a focus on today’s biggest hits. “Yeah buddy! Who wants a Pauly D sticker?!” The crowd cheered on as Pauly got in front of the stage to hand out some exclusive stickers, happily greeting fans in the process (selfies, handshakes and all!). We also had our lovely Drai’s Dolls go on stage for some champagne showers as the beat dropped, making for a perfect picture-esque afternoon! DJ Pauly D will be back again this Saturday, March 23 at Drai’s Beachclub! Click here for tickets.
Saturday night we had French Montana once again drawing out a sold out show as partygoers came out for a nightlife experience like no other. “Vegas! Who’s been rocking with French Montana since day 1?!” Starting it off with “Work,” he then brought his breakout single “Shot Caller” for all the day 1’s in the building. We had bottles after bottles coming in at all of our VIP tables, some making it rain throughout his whole set as he performed hits like “Ain’t Worried About Nothin’,” “Lockjaw,” “No Shopping” and more – “I see a lot of fly motherf***** in here! Can I take a shot with y’all Vegas?!” French took a moment to take a shot with everyone, keeping the celebrations and good vibes going strong, closing it out with “Pop That” and “No Stylist”! The party was far from over though as French and his close friends/colleagues enjoyed themselves at our backstage VIP to celebrate another successful evening! You can catch the return of French Montana on Saturday, April 6 at Drai’s Nightclub! Click here for tickets.
Lastly we had a very special edition of #SunDraisWithDJFranzen featuring the highly-anticipated return of Snoop Dogg! The venue was packed full of Snoop fans and West Coast hip-hop enthusiast to make for a memorable St. Patrick’s Day. We had a surprise performance from the one and only Warren G to get things warmed up as people cheered in excitement, bringing out hits like “I Got 5 On It,” “It’s All About You,” “Regulate” and more! Shortly afterwards Snoop Dogg made his return to the world-famous Drai’s LIVE stage, taking us back to 1993 with “The Shiznit” followed by “P.I.M.P.” to screams everywhere – “Chea, happy St. Patrick’s Day! Make some motherf***** noise!” Tha Doggfather performed classic after classic as fans sang along, from “The Next Episode,” “Nuthin’ But a G Thang,” “Gin & Juice,” to “You and Your Friends,” with a surprise appearance from rap duo Tha Dogg Pound (Kurupt and Daz Dillinger) hyping it up on stage! Snoop’s charm and stage presence never fails to win people over, closing the weekend out appropriately with “Drop It Like It’s Hot.” Be sure to catch Snoop Dogg again at Drai’s Nightclub on Friday, March 29! Click here for tickets.
This summer is about to really heat up as Drai’s resident Nelly will be embarking on a 21-city North American tour alongside TLC and Flo Rida. The nostalgia-fueled amphitheater show will be kicking off July 23 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and will wrap up on August 31 in Irvine, California. According to a press release, concertgoers can expect an “incredible, non-stop party with each artist delivering hit after hit all night long.” Live Nation tweeted the announcement today along with a promo video:
JUST ANNOUNCED: @Nelly_Mo, @OfficialTLC, and @official_flo are heading out on tour! Presales start 3/12 at 10am local time.
Get more info here.
— Live Nation (@LiveNation) March 11, 2019
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday (March 15) at 10 a.m. local time via Live Nation. Check out a full list of dates below.
Jul 23 — Tuscaloosa, AL @ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Jul 24 — Atlanta, GA @ Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
Jul 26 — Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
Jul 27 — Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
Jul 30 — Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
Jul 31 — Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Aug 01 — Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Aug 03 — Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
Aug 07 — Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
Aug 08 — Pittsburgh, PA @ KeyBank Pavilion
Aug 09 — Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Aug 11 — Boston, MA @ The Xfinity Center
Aug 15 — Cleveland, OH @ Blossom Music Center
Aug 17 — Detroit, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre
Aug 18 — Chicago, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre (Nelly and TLC only)
Aug 20 — Rogers, AR @ The Walmart AMP
Aug 22 — Austin, TX @ Austin360 Amphitheater
Aug 23 — Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
Aug 27 — El Paso, TX @ Don Haskins Center
Aug 30 — Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
Aug 31 — Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheatre
In the meantime you can catch Nelly back at one of the best nightclubs in Las Vegas on Sunday, March 24! Click here for tickets.
Almost two years since his last album, 2 Chainz is back better than ever with his fifth studio album Rap or Go to the League. The highly-anticipated LP spans 14 tracks and includes the previously-released single “Girl’s Best Friend” with fellow Drai’s resident Ty Dolla $ign, as well as Lil Wayne and E-40 on “2 Dollar Bill.” Being A&R’d by NBA all-star LeBron James also brings in an all-star list of guest appearances from the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, Ariana Grande, Travis Scott and more. “Welcome to Rap or Go TO THE LEAGUE! My 5th solo studio album and project that shows continued growth, success, and motivation which is playing a role in the shift of the trap paradigm,” states 2 Chainz on the rapper’s evolution and the album’s premise. What better way to kick off March Madness than with a listen through 2 Chainz’s Rap or Go to the League? Stream below.
Be sure to catch the return of 2 Chainz on Saturday, March 9 as we proudly host his official album release party here at Drai’s Nightclub! Click here for tickets.
February started off jam-packed with excitement here at Drai’s Nightclub, featuring an unbeatable lineup fit for the Big Game weekend – Method Man & Redman kicked us off Friday night, Saturday was fan-favorite Big Sean, and Sunday was the grand debut of French Montana! Special guests included Floyd Mayweather, Amber Rose, Odell Beckham Jr., Captain Munnerlyn, Julio Jones, and many more.
Friday evening saw a very special performance from East Coast hip-hop legends Method Man and Redman! Partygoers from all over came out to see the dynamic duo in action, performing “Y.O.U.,” “Time 4 Sum Aksion” and “Pick It Up” to get everybody riled up. “Las Vegas WTF is up! Make some noise in this joint man, we goin’ back to the ’90s – it’s only right!” A slew of classics were brought out to the masses as fans rapped along to each and every word, even performing some standout Wu-Tang tracks for the day 1s. The pair were in their element as they worked the crowd from start to finish with their incredible energy and charismatic nature – we even had Method Man hop up on one of the VIP tables as he laid out some killer bars on “Release Yo Delf.” Method Man and Redman closed it out with “Dangerous MC’s” and “Da Rockwilder,” as well as an encore performance with “Rapper’s Delight” to cap it off!
Returning on Saturday was the one and only Big Sean, bringing out a sold out show as we continued our Big Game weekend festivities. “Sean Don in this motherf*****, Super Bowl weekend! Y’all got the Pats or the Rams?” They most definitely favored the Rams to take it, applauding and screaming as he stepped back up on the Drai’s LIVE stage. “If y’all feeling good tonight make some noise… If you celebrating a birthday make some noise!” Sean took a moment to show love and shout out everyone that came out from different parts of the world, saving the West Coast for last to loud cheers as he transitioned into “Clique.” “If you gonna make a million dollars over your lifetime make some noise right now! If you not taking that leap of faith you gotta do it; do what you love!” offering words of encouragement as he performed “Don’t Like,” “Blessings” and countless other hits for the excited crowd. Ending his performance with chart-toppers “IDFWU” and “Bounce Back” kept the party going well into the night – another show-stopping set with Big Sean!
We couldn’t have asked for a better way to close out this memorable weekend, proudly debuting French Montana live in concert here at Drai’s Nightclub! The venue was packed and filled with good vibes from beginning to end, with bottle presentations left to right and tables making it rain nonstop throughout the night. French was all smiles as he enjoyed himself with friends and colleagues on the back stage VIP, and made his way over to greet fellow rapper Machine Gun Kelly and Odell Beckham Jr. before his performance. You can feel the anticipation from the fans as he graced the world-famous Drai’s LIVE stage, debuting with “Work” and “Shot Caller” to screams everywhere! “If you from out of town make some noise one time! We in motherf***** Vegas, what happens in Vegas stays here, nah mean?!” It was hit after hit from thereon out, even inviting up MGK for “Ocho Cinco” to everyone’s amazement – the energy was literally through the roof atop The Cromwell! With so much going on already, French took a moment to slow it down a bit by performing “Unforgettable” as everybody sang along to the #1 hit. He closed out his breakthrough performance with “Pop That” and song-of-the-moment “No Stylist” to perfectly encapsulate the Big Game weekend!
Be sure to catch French Montana’s return next Saturday, February 16 at Drai’s Nightclub! Click here for tickets.
Following the chart-topping success of “Sunflower” from the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack, Post Malone and Drai’s resident Swae Lee gives us the visual treatment. It’s a fun, black & white in-studio clip that gives fans a look at the creative process behind making of the hit, as well as cuts of some concert footage while performing the song. The video also highlights the friendly chemistry between the two, translating well with the wholesome single. Take a look at Post Malone and Swae Lee’s music video for “Sunflower” below.
After teasing fans of a possible collaborative project with Curren$y back in December, Drai’s resident Wiz Khalifa made it official by announcing their joint ‘2009’ tour. Wiz posted the big reveal on his Instagram today, as well as a themed merch line to go along with it:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsa8XBAF-SG/
The North American tour kicks off February 8 in Seattle and will hit a number of major markets like San Francisco, Chicago, Wiz’s hometown of Pittsburgh, and more before they wrap it up in San Antonio on March 9. The two have previously collaborated on a variety of projects, and their undeniable chemistry will likely translate to the stage in big ways. Expect Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y’s 2009 album to drop soon; tickets go on sale this Friday via Live Nation.
Today (11/28) is R&B sensation Trey Songz’s birthday, and to celebrate he decided to surprise drop two brand new projects for his fans around the world: 11 and 28, marking his born day. Containing 10 songs each, 11 showcases more of his trademark R&B side that we all know and love, being all solo songs except his previously released single “Shootin Shots” featuring Tory Lanez and Drai’s resident Ty Dolla $ign. 28 on the other hand contrasts to a more hip-hop and uptempo vibe with a number of big-name features, including Drai’s residents Swae Lee, Jeremih, Chris Brown, Fabolous, and 2 Chainz & Yo Gotti for “How Dat Sound.” Stream both 11 and 28 below.
Hip-hop-centric festival Rolling Loud has unveiled yesterday the lineup for its Los Angeles stop this winter, and it’s looking like another one you can’t miss. Taking place on December 14-15 at the Banc of California Stadium Grounds in downtown LA, the two-day fest keeps the momentum going as they already reach their second year. Friday in particular is looking to be a Drai’s takeover as residents Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa and Ty Dolla $ign are headliners, with other acts that day including Post Malone, 21 Savage and more. Some of Saturday’s standouts are Young Thug, Playboi Carti, Tyga, and of course Cardi B. There are some yet-to-be-announced special guests set to be appearing as well so be on the lookout as we reach closer to its date. Tickets for Rolling Loud Los Angeles are available now here; view the full lineup above.
We’ve got a Drai’s triple-threat banger today as Trey Songz drops “How Dat Sound” featuring fellow residents 2 Chainz and Yo Gotti. “How Dat Sound” marks Trey’s first standalone release since his 2017 album Tremaine, and it’s already sounding like a surefire club hit with its bouncy production, catchy hook, and hip-hop-focused vibe courtesy of Chainz and Gotti. But don’t just take our word for it — listen to Trigga’s “How Dat Sound” for yourself below.