Hip-hop took center stage throughout the 2023 Video Music Awards. Between the main show and pre-show, the night featured boisterous performances from Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Future, Metro Boomin, NLE Choppa, Kaliii, and more. But one of the most star-studded performances …
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MTV has planned a generation-spanning tribute performance in celebration of hip-hop‘s 50th anniversary for the 2023 Video Music Awards. On Tuesday night, the awards ceremony will conclude with a grand finale performance from Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, LL Cool J, Doug E. Fresh, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, and Grandmaster Flash and …
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Nicki Minaj is back to dominate the MTV Video Music Awards, returning this year as the night’s emcee and taking the stage as a performer. Last year, Minaj co-hosted the VMAs alongside LL Cool J and Jack Harlow as the VMAs revamped the traditional hosting gig. As it stands, she’ll …
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Nicki Minaj followed the release of new single “Last Time I Saw You” with an interview withZane Lowe on Apple Music 1‘s New Music Daily radio show on Friday. The rapper discussed growing both as an artist and “human being,” a new song on Drake‘s upcoming album, and reflecting on …
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Nicki Minaj released the first glimpse into her Pink Friday sequel with new track, “Last Time I Saw You” released Friday. The sentimental new song follows last year’s massive Number One hit “Super Freaky Girl,” which samples Rick James’ 1981 hit “Super Freak,” and “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” in March. …
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Welcome to our weekly rundown of thebest new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Nicki Minaj returns with a somber single off of her upcoming album Pink Friday 2, Doja Cat taps into her demonic side, and Lil Wayne drops his …
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With colorful vinyl variants, Nicki Minaj singles, and record-store listening parties, the star-studded soundtrack Barbie the Album has become as much of a cultural phenomenon as the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling-starring film itself. Produced by Mark Ronson, Barbie the Album shines on its own as a fun sonic reimagining …
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St. Louis native Sexyy Red does it with her foot on the gas. The 25-year-old rapper’s music is unabashed fun. She’s a classic Southern rapper with a sticky and viscous flow and an anachronistic approach to music. She abstains from traditional lyricism or liquid singing for one-sentence phrases or personal …
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Ice Spice‘s recent team-up with Taylor Swift was apparently not a one-off. In a new interview with the Guardian ahead of her performance at Wireless Festival, the rapper recounted how she came to work with Swift and how much they are still in touch. In the interview, Ice Spice explained …
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Nicki Minaj has pushed back the release date for her next album — but revealed the LP’s title, Pink Friday 2, and teased a tour set to start in early 2024. Pink Friday 2 was originally scheduled to arrive on Oct. 20, but Minaj will now release the album on …
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