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Earl Sweatshirt’s 'Live Laugh Love' Listening Party Raises Authenticity Questions

The party featured full album playback, themed cocktails, merch, a stand-in performer, the artist’s absence, no team confirmation, leaving fans uncertain whether 'Live Laugh Love' is genuine.

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Overview

  • On August 16 in Los Angeles, attendees heard what appeared to be the complete 'Live Laugh Love' album played by a DJ and received themed cocktails alongside merch printed with an apparent tracklist.
  • A man wearing a Supreme hat was introduced as Earl’s brother and performed the new tracks live despite bearing no resemblance to the rapper, drawing comparisons to past hip-hop theatrical stunts.
  • A printed zine handed out at the event listed contributors such as Donald Glover, Vince Staples and Dave Chappelle, but those figures worked on the publication itself rather than the music.
  • Neither Earl Sweatshirt nor his label has confirmed the project’s existence or shared any release plans, leaving the event’s true purpose unresolved.
  • Observers point out that unconventional tactics match Earl’s history of low-profile rollouts and could hint at a formal announcement, though public speculation remains intense.