Music Matters Daily: Kendrick Lamar to Headline Sweetlife Festival

Plus, Big K.R.I.T. helps celebrate Ludacris's Ludaversal.

Kendrick Lamar to Headline 2015 Sweetlife Festival - Memorial Day Weekend is going to be pretty sweet thanks to the Sweetlife Music Festival going down in the DMV. This year's performers include Music Matters stars Kendrick Lamar, billed as headliner, and Vic Mensa, who will take the stage at the Merriweather Post Pavilion near the nation's capital. Tickets are on sale this Friday. See the full list of performers here.— George Chapman Jr.(Photo: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

1 / 13

Kendrick Lamar to Headline 2015 Sweetlife Festival - Memorial Day Weekend is going to be pretty sweet thanks to the Sweetlife Music Festival going down in the DMV. This year's performers include Music Matters stars Kendrick Lamar, billed as headliner, and Vic Mensa, who will take the stage at the Merriweather Post Pavilion near the nation's capital. Tickets are on sale this Friday. See the full list of performers here.— George Chapman Jr.(Photo: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Big K.R.I.T. Produces on Upcoming Ludaversal - Ludacris celebrated big time for the upcoming release of his album Ludaversal and Big K.R.I.T. was there for the fun. The rapper had a party in Atlanta in which he played songs for guests, including tracks produced by Da Internz and K.R.I.T. himself.(Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

2 / 13

Big K.R.I.T. Produces on Upcoming Ludaversal - Ludacris celebrated big time for the upcoming release of his album Ludaversal and Big K.R.I.T. was there for the fun. The rapper had a party in Atlanta in which he played songs for guests, including tracks produced by Da Internz and K.R.I.T. himself.(Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Estelle Debuts "Conquerer" Remix Featuring Jussie Smollett - In case you missed it, Estelle made her big debut on Empire last night singing alongside the newly signed Jussie Smollett for a remix to her song "Conquerer." Estelle told Singersroom, “I'm friends with Jussie, and I know Terrence [Howard], and I'd worked with Taraji [P. Henson] before, so I saw some posts about [the show], and I put it out there that I'd love to be a part of that." Listen to the new version here.(Photos from left: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images, Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

3 / 13

Estelle Debuts "Conquerer" Remix Featuring Jussie Smollett - In case you missed it, Estelle made her big debut on Empire last night singing alongside the newly signed Jussie Smollett for a remix to her song "Conquerer." Estelle told Singersroom, “I'm friends with Jussie, and I know Terrence [Howard], and I'd worked with Taraji [P. Henson] before, so I saw some posts about [the show], and I put it out there that I'd love to be a part of that." Listen to the new version here.(Photos from left: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images, Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Big Sean Scores First No. 1 With Dark Sky Paradise - Big Sean's year just keeps getting bigger. The official numbers are in for Dark Sky Paradise and the Detroit rapper scored his first No. 1 album, selling over 139,00 copies in his first week — 173,000 including streams). This is also the highest opening week of his career. He takes the celebration on the road with J.Cole this summer, but first the two are slated to headline the Soundset Festival in Minnesota in May.(Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)

4 / 13

Big Sean Scores First No. 1 With Dark Sky Paradise - Big Sean's year just keeps getting bigger. The official numbers are in for Dark Sky Paradise and the Detroit rapper scored his first No. 1 album, selling over 139,00 copies in his first week — 173,000 including streams). This is also the highest opening week of his career. He takes the celebration on the road with J.Cole this summer, but first the two are slated to headline the Soundset Festival in Minnesota in May.(Photo: Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)

K Michelle Grinds Even on Her Birthday - Happy 31st Birthday to our favorite rebellious soul K. Michelle. The "Love 'Em All" singer didn't ring in her birthday like most people, opting to stay in bed working. The former reality star posted this photo on Instagram documenting the turn down. "It's My BIRTHDAY!!! Guess what I'm doing??? WORKING! Picking a cover for my brand new single. Excited!" she wrote.(Photo: K. Michelle via Instagram)

5 / 13

K Michelle Grinds Even on Her Birthday - Happy 31st Birthday to our favorite rebellious soul K. Michelle. The "Love 'Em All" singer didn't ring in her birthday like most people, opting to stay in bed working. The former reality star posted this photo on Instagram documenting the turn down. "It's My BIRTHDAY!!! Guess what I'm doing??? WORKING! Picking a cover for my brand new single. Excited!" she wrote.(Photo: K. Michelle via Instagram)

ADVERTISEMENT
Curren$y Is on "Alert" - Curren$y is currently promoting his upcoming Pilot Talk III, the last in the series, and the NOLA rapper grabbed Styles P for the new single "Alert." The track opens up with the team's motto, "Never stop 'til we gettin' loot on every block," as Curren$y delivers bars about his lifestyle, his girl and his all-day grind. Listen to it here. (Photos from left: Fernando Leon/Getty Images for Grungy Gentleman, Joey Foley/Getty Images)

6 / 13

Curren$y Is on "Alert" - Curren$y is currently promoting his upcoming Pilot Talk III, the last in the series, and the NOLA rapper grabbed Styles P for the new single "Alert." The track opens up with the team's motto, "Never stop 'til we gettin' loot on every block," as Curren$y delivers bars about his lifestyle, his girl and his all-day grind. Listen to it here. (Photos from left: Fernando Leon/Getty Images for Grungy Gentleman, Joey Foley/Getty Images)

Big Sean's Album Release Was Emotional - Most celebs celebrate album releases with a huge party, but Big Sean is different. The Detroit rapper was in his hotel room when his album was released and no he wasn't popping bottles. Instead, he told Vanity Fair that he cried, overcome with emotions. "I just fell to my knees, and I was praying,” he said. " "I was just crying, and saying, ‘Thank you, God. Thank you, grandmother.’" Read the personal interview here.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

7 / 13

Big Sean's Album Release Was Emotional - Most celebs celebrate album releases with a huge party, but Big Sean is different. The Detroit rapper was in his hotel room when his album was released and no he wasn't popping bottles. Instead, he told Vanity Fair that he cried, overcome with emotions. "I just fell to my knees, and I was praying,” he said. " "I was just crying, and saying, ‘Thank you, God. Thank you, grandmother.’" Read the personal interview here.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

Adrian Marcel Only Needs '5 Minutes' - If you thought Miguel was the king of the "Quickie," you may be mistaken. Adrian Marcel is now throwing his hat in the arena with "5 Minutes." In the video, the L.A. singer relays all his desires and inhibitions to his girl, if only she gave him five minutes to get to her house. Watch it go down here.(Photo: Republic Records)

8 / 13

Adrian Marcel Only Needs '5 Minutes' - If you thought Miguel was the king of the "Quickie," you may be mistaken. Adrian Marcel is now throwing his hat in the arena with "5 Minutes." In the video, the L.A. singer relays all his desires and inhibitions to his girl, if only she gave him five minutes to get to her house. Watch it go down here.(Photo: Republic Records)

Janelle Monáe to Perform in Support of Education Equality  - Janelle Monáe isn't a superstar from her music alone. The high-energy performer is an even bigger philanthropist and she's teaming up with Don't Steal Possible to send an important message. The organization, which is geared toward providing quality education, has confirmed Janelle to perform at their rally on March 4 in Albany, N.Y.(Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

9 / 13

Janelle Monáe to Perform in Support of Education Equality  - Janelle Monáe isn't a superstar from her music alone. The high-energy performer is an even bigger philanthropist and she's teaming up with Don't Steal Possible to send an important message. The organization, which is geared toward providing quality education, has confirmed Janelle to perform at their rally on March 4 in Albany, N.Y.(Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

K. Michelle Set to Perform In NOLA - K. Michelle is hooking up with fellow R&B singer Tyrese to bring a little more soul to New Orleans. The two artists are headed to Baton Rouge, La., to perform at the River Center on Feb. 15. Tickets are going for $25 on Ticketmaster only.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

10 / 13

K. Michelle Reveals Her Playlist - Ever wonder what your favorite artists are listening to? K. Michelle sat with USA Today to dish on her favorite tour tunes. Some of them include the legendary Anita Baker's "Giving You the Best That I Got" and "Down on My Luck," by fellow music matters artist Vic Mensa. See her complete list here. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

ADVERTISEMENT
Estelle Debuts on Empire - When Estelle isn't slaying in the studio or the red carpet, she's appearing in your favorite TV drama. This week the True Romance singer is making her cameo on the hit show Empire, starring opposite of Taraj P. Henson. The singer talked all things fashion and TV with Yahoo, stating, "When I went to do Empire they told me that I should be grand and extra and I saw the furs and I was like, 'Oooh.'" Read what else she had to say about the episode airing this week here. (Photo: Chuck Hodes/FOX)

11 / 13

Estelle Debuts on Empire - When Estelle isn't slaying in the studio or the red carpet, she's appearing in your favorite TV drama. This week the True Romance singer is making her cameo on the hit show Empire, starring opposite of Taraj P. Henson. The singer talked all things fashion and TV with Yahoo, stating, "When I went to do Empire they told me that I should be grand and extra and I saw the furs and I was like, 'Oooh.'" Read what else she had to say about the episode airing this week here. (Photo: Chuck Hodes/FOX)

Jessie J Is No Diva - Jessie J isn't a diva and she has the receipts to prove it. The "Burnin' Up" singer was shopping over the weekend when she overheard a fellow customer badmouthing her. So, what's a girl to do? Air it out on the 'Gram of course. Jessie posted the above photo putting the shopper on blast. Read it all here. (Photo: Jessie J via Instagram)

12 / 13

Jessie J Is No Diva - Jessie J isn't a diva and she has the receipts to prove it. The "Burnin' Up" singer was shopping over the weekend when she overheard a fellow customer badmouthing her. So, what's a girl to do? Air it out on the 'Gram of course. Jessie posted the above photo putting the shopper on blast. Read it all here. (Photo: Jessie J via Instagram)

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Headline Lollapalooza - Lollapalooza is making its way to Europe for the first time ever. The music festival, which caters to an array of genres, is going down in Berlin this year with the help of acts like Macklemore and Sam Smith. The festival starts Sept. 12 at the Tempelhof Airport. (Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy)

13 / 13

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Headline Lollapalooza - Lollapalooza is making its way to Europe for the first time ever. The music festival, which caters to an array of genres, is going down in Berlin this year with the help of acts like Macklemore and Sam Smith. The festival starts Sept. 12 at the Tempelhof Airport. (Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images for Hennessy)