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Oneohtrix Point Never And The Weeknd’s ‘No Nightmares’ Video Is A Surreal Journey Through A Dream
The CGI-animated visual trails the recently released LP ‘Magic Oneohtrix Point Never.’ …

Oneohtrix Point Never’s Daniel Lopatin released his brooding album Magic Oneohtrix Point Never back in October and it featured some big-name stars. Caroline Polachek lent her vocals on “Long Road Home” and The Weeknd hopped on the dreamy track “No Nightmares.” Following up the album’s release, Lopatin tapped a longtime collaborator to share an animated visual alongside his The Weeknd-featuring track.
Directed and animated by Nate Boyce, the “No Nightmares” visual takes the viewer on a journey through a dream-like state. It opens with a character waking up from a dream and astral-projecting into a different plane of consciousness. The Weeknd makes a brief CGI cameo in the visual, depicting his head as an old-fashioned movie projector.
Speaking about the visual in a statement, Boyce explained the concept behind the visual:
“Dan initially sent me an excerpt of ‘Fear Of The Inexplicable’ by Rilke as a prompt to start working on our idea of a debased animation. Abel and Dan traverse psychoanalytically charged scenarios and spaces that evoke a lurid mix of art and architectural references. Eventually I started to associate the implications of the Rilke poem to the biblical story of the Binding of Isaac, an anxiety inducing story I hated as a kid that became a subtext for the latter half of the piece. Despite the fact that Abraham is thwarted by divine intervention, I was terrified by his incomprehensible zealotry and willingness to sacrifice his own child, who I identified with. This story ensured my eventual atheism, but also my ongoing fascination with how these archaic stories, symbols, and motifs have continued relevance even now, and in many ways still structure our experience. So, as it happens in the animation, this process of individuation through archetypal projection starts with heroic ideations that devolve into anxiety and fear, culminating in a carnivalesque mockery of the faith required to confront these fears.”
Watch The Weeknd and Oneohtrix Point Never’s “No Nightmares” video above.
Magic Oneohtrix Point Never is out now via Warp. Get it here.
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Joe Budden Clashes With Co-Hosts Over Andrew Schulz’s Kendrick Lamar Jokes

The latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast stirred up some intense discussions, which is typical for a show known for its passionate debates and bold opinions. This time, the spotlight was on comedian Andrew Schulz and some controversial jokes he made about rapper Kendrick Lamar. While co-hosts Ice and Emanny thought Schulz’s humor was fair game, Joe Budden strongly disagreed, labeling the comedian’s comments as tasteless and unacceptable. The conversation began with Schulz’s jokes coming into the spotlight. Ice and Emanny defended Schulz by arguing that he makes fun of everyone equally and doesn’t hold back when it comes to any ethnicity or celebrity.
They questioned why Kendrick Lamar should be treated differently if Schulz was joking about various public figures. Joe Budden, known for his straightforward style, quickly opposed Ice’s view. “I’m not letting Ice support that,” he said, clearly frustrated. He disagreed with the idea of laughing at Lamar’s expense and pointed out that Schulz often targets Black artists in particular. Budden emphasized that this comedian walks a fine line between being funny and being disrespectful.
This lively debate highlighted a bigger question in the world of entertainment, where do we draw the line when it comes to humor? Some believe comedians should be free to joke about anything, while others think it’s essential to consider context and history. Budden’s stance seemed to come from a deeper concern about who jokes about Black artists and how those jokes are interpreted. Although the discussion didn’t reach a clear conclusion, it showcased why The Joe Budden Podcast remains a hot topic in hip-hop culture. The mix of passion, disagreement, and honest viewpoints keeps listeners engaged.
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Andrew Schulz & Charlamagne Tha God Subtly Fire Back at Joe Budden Over Kendrick Lamar Joke Controversy

Andrew Schulz is known for stirring up debate with his comedy, and his recent media appearances have added fuel to the fire. While promoting his new Netflix special, “Life,” he chatted with Charlamagne Tha God on the “Brilliant Idiots” podcast about their careers and how to handle criticism. During the conversation, they threw some shade at Joe Budden, who had previously criticized Schulz for his joke about Kendrick Lamar. Budden was quite vocal about his feelings, suggesting that Schulz should be more cautious about making racial jokes, given his background and the type of jokes he tells.
He pointed out that many people believe Schulz doesn’t face the same scrutiny for his jokes about Black culture as he does for his jokes about Jewish culture. In response, Schulz and Charlamagne appeared to brush off Budden’s comments, highlighting their ability to rise above negativity and focus on their work. Some listeners interpreted this as a direct response to Budden, while others viewed it as a broader statement about dealing with public criticism in the entertainment industry. This situation raises bigger questions about comedy, race, and what boundaries, if any, should exist.
Schulz is known for pushing limits in his comedy, but Budden’s remarks resonate with a lot of people who feel that some groups face harsher jokes than others. It makes you think, where should we draw the line between edgy humor and being offensive? And who gets to make that decision? As the conversation continues, it’s evident that Schulz isn’t letting the backlash affect him much. With “Life” available to stream now, he’s focusing on his work, while Charlamagne, a strong supporter of free speech, stands by him. Whether this discussion sparks more debate or fades away in the media remains to be seen. Schulz isn’t backing down from the spotlight anytime soon.
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