A few weeks back, Flint rapper Bfb Da Packman dropped Forget Me Not, his first album in three years. Before the release, he heightened fan anticipation when he revealed a Drake collaboration on “Olympic Shit Talkin,” a song that also features a verse from the currently incarcerated Rio Da Yung Og. But just before Forget Me Not dropped, Kendrick Lamar threw shots at Drake on Future and Metro-Boomin’s “Like That,” reshaping fan expectations for the Toronto rapper’s next verse. He opted not to clear his appearance on Packman’s song,...
- 4/8/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
The season of the very first sign of the zodiac is here, and that’s exactly why being a leader comes so easy for Aries folks.
And that’s no joke, Aries really don’t know what else to be but a boss, CEO or innovator, because they’d rather play by their own rules. They march to the beat of their own drum and rarely ever need anyone to play backup instrumentals. Their charm, playful personality and great sense of humor make up for their impulsiveness and sometimes hot-temper, and there’s absolutely no other sign who will keep it all the way real with you like an Aries does, even if it’s something you don’t want to hear. They tell it like it is, as dishonesty goes against their entire m.o.
As ambitious as they are — known for being some of the greatest to ever...
And that’s no joke, Aries really don’t know what else to be but a boss, CEO or innovator, because they’d rather play by their own rules. They march to the beat of their own drum and rarely ever need anyone to play backup instrumentals. Their charm, playful personality and great sense of humor make up for their impulsiveness and sometimes hot-temper, and there’s absolutely no other sign who will keep it all the way real with you like an Aries does, even if it’s something you don’t want to hear. They tell it like it is, as dishonesty goes against their entire m.o.
As ambitious as they are — known for being some of the greatest to ever...
- 3/30/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Last month, in the heat of the Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion beef, TMZ reported that the cemetery where Megan’s mother Holly Thomas is buried had to bolster security after the location was doxxed on social media by one of Nicki’s fans, collectively known as “Barbz.” Nicki had nothing to do with the threat, but the brazenness was nonetheless regarded as a low point for stan culture and led many to ponder if that depth of celebrity stan-dom was a mental illness in itself.
Stan culture is...
Stan culture is...
- 2/25/2024
- by Andre Gee
- Rollingstone.com
A security guard at Hollywood’s Dragonfly nightclub was killed early Sunday morning after being brutally beaten by a large mob.
Police are still trying to piece together the details of the incident. Officers responded to the Dragonfly in the 6500 block of Santa Monica Boulevard near Wilcox Avenue around 2 a.m. on reports of a group of 10 people attacking one person.
“The victim was working at this nightclub, and a large group – for unknown reasons – confronted that security guard, causing him to fall into the street,” said LAPD West Bureau Homicide Division Detective Samuel Marullo. “At which time the group advanced and kicked and stomped him to death.”
The investigation is still determining whether the fight began inside the club and spilled onto the street, or started outside.
First responders attempted rescue measures on the security guard. He has only been identified as a male in his 30s.
Dragonflywas still...
Police are still trying to piece together the details of the incident. Officers responded to the Dragonfly in the 6500 block of Santa Monica Boulevard near Wilcox Avenue around 2 a.m. on reports of a group of 10 people attacking one person.
“The victim was working at this nightclub, and a large group – for unknown reasons – confronted that security guard, causing him to fall into the street,” said LAPD West Bureau Homicide Division Detective Samuel Marullo. “At which time the group advanced and kicked and stomped him to death.”
The investigation is still determining whether the fight began inside the club and spilled onto the street, or started outside.
First responders attempted rescue measures on the security guard. He has only been identified as a male in his 30s.
Dragonflywas still...
- 7/30/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
After more than a year, the Flenory family is back on TV and the cast behind Starz’s “Bmf” tease there’s much more in store for fans to find.
The theme for the coming season is “elevate,” executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson told an audience at the Season 2 premiere at the Tcl Chinese Theater in Hollywood on Thursday night.
That elevation seems to have taken shape on and off the screen, as even Jackson seems to have changed his previous tune about Starz. After announcing his departure from the premium cabler last September and signing a new deal with Lusid Media the following month, Jackson announced he has several new projects dealing with the “Bmf” franchise in the works at Starz.
“They got some really, really smart executives coming in to help rebuild Starz in the right way. And it’s exciting for me,” he shared. “You’ll get...
The theme for the coming season is “elevate,” executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson told an audience at the Season 2 premiere at the Tcl Chinese Theater in Hollywood on Thursday night.
That elevation seems to have taken shape on and off the screen, as even Jackson seems to have changed his previous tune about Starz. After announcing his departure from the premium cabler last September and signing a new deal with Lusid Media the following month, Jackson announced he has several new projects dealing with the “Bmf” franchise in the works at Starz.
“They got some really, really smart executives coming in to help rebuild Starz in the right way. And it’s exciting for me,” he shared. “You’ll get...
- 1/7/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Gmo Stax
Sounds Like: The hunger and drive of a first-round draft pick rapping earnestly about life in the fast lane
For Fans of: Tee Grizzley, G Herbo, and adolescent Lil Wayne
Why You Should Pay Attention: For an artist so young, Gmo Stax has several lifetimes of experience behind him. His songs are filled with dense imagery and careful details conveyed in a measured cadence that exudes a hunger and intensity that far exceeds his 18 years. His 2021 single “Lockdown” is a gripping narrative about what it takes to survive...
Sounds Like: The hunger and drive of a first-round draft pick rapping earnestly about life in the fast lane
For Fans of: Tee Grizzley, G Herbo, and adolescent Lil Wayne
Why You Should Pay Attention: For an artist so young, Gmo Stax has several lifetimes of experience behind him. His songs are filled with dense imagery and careful details conveyed in a measured cadence that exudes a hunger and intensity that far exceeds his 18 years. His 2021 single “Lockdown” is a gripping narrative about what it takes to survive...
- 9/22/2022
- by Will Dukes
- Rollingstone.com
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Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery at a South Los Angeles restaurant on Monday afternoon, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing law enforcement sources. He was 30.
Rock, whose real name is Rakim Allen, had been at a Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles on Main Street and Manchester Avenue with his girlfriend Stephanie Sibounheuang. The LAPD told the Lat that the shooting took place at 1:15 p.m. and that the suspect brandished a firearm inside the restaurant and demanded jewelry from the rapper.
Rock was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead at 1:59 p.m.
A rapper with a singing, melodic style, Rock was best known for his 2015 single “Fleek” and 2016 single “Selfish”, the latter of which peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and boasts over 340 million streams on Spotify. He collaborated with the likes of Ed Sheeran,...
Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery at a South Los Angeles restaurant on Monday afternoon, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing law enforcement sources. He was 30.
Rock, whose real name is Rakim Allen, had been at a Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles on Main Street and Manchester Avenue with his girlfriend Stephanie Sibounheuang. The LAPD told the Lat that the shooting took place at 1:15 p.m. and that the suspect brandished a firearm inside the restaurant and demanded jewelry from the rapper.
Rock was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead at 1:59 p.m.
A rapper with a singing, melodic style, Rock was best known for his 2015 single “Fleek” and 2016 single “Selfish”, the latter of which peaked at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and boasts over 340 million streams on Spotify. He collaborated with the likes of Ed Sheeran,...
- 9/13/2022
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The return of “Yo! MTV Raps” now has a premiere date.
The reimagined global iteration of the MTV hip-hop series will premiere on Paramount+ on Tuesday, May 24, the streamer announced Monday. In addition, Paramount+ released the official trailer, key art and lineup of featured guests.
Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, “Yo! MTV Raps” is a comprehensive deep dive into the current state of hip hop. “Yo! MTV Raps” was created by Peter Dougherty and Ted Demme, and launched in 1988 — originally hosted by Fab 5 Freddy, and later by Doctor Dre and Ed Lover. The series ran until 1995.
The new iteration of the show will feature hosted segments from Conceited and DJ Diamond Kuts, live performances, cyphers and lifestyle content. Featured guests include Freddie Gibbs on May 24, Latto on May 31, Saba on June 7, Jid on June 14, Shenseea on June 21, Tee Grizzley on June 28, Idk on July 5 and Trina on July 12.
Fans will...
The reimagined global iteration of the MTV hip-hop series will premiere on Paramount+ on Tuesday, May 24, the streamer announced Monday. In addition, Paramount+ released the official trailer, key art and lineup of featured guests.
Produced by MTV Entertainment Studios, “Yo! MTV Raps” is a comprehensive deep dive into the current state of hip hop. “Yo! MTV Raps” was created by Peter Dougherty and Ted Demme, and launched in 1988 — originally hosted by Fab 5 Freddy, and later by Doctor Dre and Ed Lover. The series ran until 1995.
The new iteration of the show will feature hosted segments from Conceited and DJ Diamond Kuts, live performances, cyphers and lifestyle content. Featured guests include Freddie Gibbs on May 24, Latto on May 31, Saba on June 7, Jid on June 14, Shenseea on June 21, Tee Grizzley on June 28, Idk on July 5 and Trina on July 12.
Fans will...
- 5/3/2022
- by Wilson Chapman and Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
“Yo! MTV Raps” is back. The legendary hip-hop series will be streaming on Paramount+ soon with all new episodes.
The series will take a deep dive into the current state of hip-hop, featuring hosted segments from renowned battle rapper Conceited and DJ Diamond Kuts. Episodes will also include live performances, cyphers and lifestyle content.
A star-studded lineup of guests includes Freddie Gibbs, Latto, Tee Grizzley, Idk, and more. In addition to the lineup, the streamer also released a trailer for the upcoming episodes, which you can watch below.
Archival episodes of the original “Yo! MTV Raps” will be available to stream beginning on May 5. New episodes debut on May 24.
The lineup of featured guests and their respective air dates include:
Freddie Gibbs: May 24 Latto: May 31Saba: June 7 Jid: June 14 Shenseea: June 21 Tee Grizzley: June 28 Idk: July 5 Trina: July 12
“Yo! MTV Raps” is executive produced by Kurt Williamson, Warren Oliver...
The series will take a deep dive into the current state of hip-hop, featuring hosted segments from renowned battle rapper Conceited and DJ Diamond Kuts. Episodes will also include live performances, cyphers and lifestyle content.
A star-studded lineup of guests includes Freddie Gibbs, Latto, Tee Grizzley, Idk, and more. In addition to the lineup, the streamer also released a trailer for the upcoming episodes, which you can watch below.
Archival episodes of the original “Yo! MTV Raps” will be available to stream beginning on May 5. New episodes debut on May 24.
The lineup of featured guests and their respective air dates include:
Freddie Gibbs: May 24 Latto: May 31Saba: June 7 Jid: June 14 Shenseea: June 21 Tee Grizzley: June 28 Idk: July 5 Trina: July 12
“Yo! MTV Raps” is executive produced by Kurt Williamson, Warren Oliver...
- 5/2/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Lil Yachty is sharing off his love for the luxe life as part of a new eBay series called, “Old School Meets New School.” Launching today on eBay’s social media pages, the series kicks off with a conversation between the flashy rapper and style legend Iris Apfel. The two get together for a chat about clothing, watches and crafting a signature look — whether through beaded braids or oversized glasses.
Yachty, whose personal style captures a young generation’s love for streetwear, vintage finds and non-binary grooming, tells Rolling Stone...
Yachty, whose personal style captures a young generation’s love for streetwear, vintage finds and non-binary grooming, tells Rolling Stone...
- 8/26/2021
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
Moneybagg Yo’s A Gangsta’s Pain returned to Number One on the Rolling Stone Top 200 Albums chart. The 22-song set, which features contributions from Pharrell Williams, Future, and Jhene Aiko, among others, debuted at Number One two weeks ago. After being knocked out of the top spot by DJ Khaled’s Khaled Khaled last week, Moneybagg Yo rebounded on the latest chart, earning 74.6 million streams. Meanwhile, Khaled Khaled fell to Number Three, earning 50.5 million streams but falling behind Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous (58.3 million streams).
Rapper Tee Grizzley owned the...
Rapper Tee Grizzley owned the...
- 5/17/2021
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
There is no regional music scene that has flourished the past two years like Michigan rap. And there is no bigger fan of Michigan rap than Lil Yachty. During this period, Yachty has spent a disproportionate amount of time hanging out in the recording studios and gas station parking lots of Detroit and Flint, ingratiating himself amongst the state’s premier street rappers and doing as the locals do — acting playful and dead-serious at the same time, rapping loose on fast beats, forgoing hooks, and stringing together verses out of darkly funny one-liners.
- 4/28/2021
- by Danny Schwartz
- Rollingstone.com
Big Sean has dropped off his fifth album, Detroit 2.
It’s been three years since the rappers last album I Decided, and it's the moment that his fans have been waiting for: Detroit 2, the first solo full-length album has finally arrived.
The 21-track record is billed as the direct followup to its successful predecessor Detroit, released back in 2012.
Detroit 2 features appearances from the likes of the late Nipsey Hussle in 'Deep Reverence,' Post Malone in 'Wolves,' Travis Scott in 'Lithuania,' Ty Dolla $ign and Jhené Aiko in 'Body Language,' comedian Dave Chappelle, Erykah Badu, and Stevie Wonder.
In line with the album’s theme, Big Sean also brought some of the well-known names from Detroit on the energetic cut 'Friday Night Cypher,' serving as one of the
project’s highlights with Tee Grizzley, Kash Doll, Cash Kidd, Payroll, 42 Dugg, Boldy James, Drego,...
It’s been three years since the rappers last album I Decided, and it's the moment that his fans have been waiting for: Detroit 2, the first solo full-length album has finally arrived.
The 21-track record is billed as the direct followup to its successful predecessor Detroit, released back in 2012.
Detroit 2 features appearances from the likes of the late Nipsey Hussle in 'Deep Reverence,' Post Malone in 'Wolves,' Travis Scott in 'Lithuania,' Ty Dolla $ign and Jhené Aiko in 'Body Language,' comedian Dave Chappelle, Erykah Badu, and Stevie Wonder.
In line with the album’s theme, Big Sean also brought some of the well-known names from Detroit on the energetic cut 'Friday Night Cypher,' serving as one of the
project’s highlights with Tee Grizzley, Kash Doll, Cash Kidd, Payroll, 42 Dugg, Boldy James, Drego,...
- 9/4/2020
- by Omkar Padte
- GlamSham
Song Name - Deep Reverence
Singer - Big Sean
Featuring - Nipsey Hussle
Album - Detroit 2
Check out the song lyrics of Deep Reverence by Big Sean ft. Nipsey Hussle
Hit-Boy
G. Ry got me
Look
F**k rap, I'm a street legend, block love me with a deep reverence
I was birthed in a C-section
Hella cops and police presence, we got opps so we keep weapons
We on y'all block while y'all eat breakfast
A lot of shots, we broke street records
Watch how you talk, I got reflexes, watchin' your cheap necklace
Also Read: Bts ‘Dynamite’ Song Lyrics
Then we slide out the East exit
But every time we get to fuckin' niggas up, TMZ catch it
Yeah, I still learn the street lessons
From the mastermind, first you master grind, then your team catch it
This time is for the money, I don't need...
Singer - Big Sean
Featuring - Nipsey Hussle
Album - Detroit 2
Check out the song lyrics of Deep Reverence by Big Sean ft. Nipsey Hussle
Hit-Boy
G. Ry got me
Look
F**k rap, I'm a street legend, block love me with a deep reverence
I was birthed in a C-section
Hella cops and police presence, we got opps so we keep weapons
We on y'all block while y'all eat breakfast
A lot of shots, we broke street records
Watch how you talk, I got reflexes, watchin' your cheap necklace
Also Read: Bts ‘Dynamite’ Song Lyrics
Then we slide out the East exit
But every time we get to fuckin' niggas up, TMZ catch it
Yeah, I still learn the street lessons
From the mastermind, first you master grind, then your team catch it
This time is for the money, I don't need...
- 8/25/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
When Kanye West released Jesus Is King at the end of October, there was only one musician credited on ten different tracks other than West himself: The Argentine-born, jazz-trained pianist Federico Vindver. Roughly a month later, Coldplay put out a new double album, Everyday Life, and there was Vindver again, producing and writing on four more tracks.
Back-to-back appearances on two commercial blockbusters — West’s album debuted at Number One in the U.S.; Coldplay’s at Number One in the U.K. — marked a breakout moment for the writer,...
Back-to-back appearances on two commercial blockbusters — West’s album debuted at Number One in the U.S.; Coldplay’s at Number One in the U.K. — marked a breakout moment for the writer,...
- 12/10/2019
- by Elias Leight
- Rollingstone.com
What’s the point of a label compilation? Ideally, it’s a showcase that communicates depth and shines a light on the lesser-known artists on a roster by placing them on the same stage as the label’s stars. Control the Streets Vol. 2, the new compilation from Atlanta trap incubator Quality Control Music, features Dayytona Fox, Yrn Murk, Migo Domingo, and the rest of QC’s dozen-odd prospects, but makes the listener wade to the second half of the 36-song compilation to hear any of them. Vol. 2 ultimately sags under...
- 8/22/2019
- by Danny Schwartz
- Rollingstone.com
Highly Suspect became a rare rock band to break through with 2016’s The Boy Who Died Wolf, which Rolling Stone called “a proud throwback to the muscular, glossed-up sludge of the post-Nirvana mid-Nineties.” The Massachusetts band was championed by veteran record executives Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles, who signed them to their record label, 300 Entertainment, and the band were nominated for two Grammys and played Coachella and Lollapallooza.
The band are aiming higher on their third album McId, out November 1st, embracing hip-hop with guest appearances by Young Thug,...
The band are aiming higher on their third album McId, out November 1st, embracing hip-hop with guest appearances by Young Thug,...
- 8/16/2019
- by Patrick Doyle
- Rollingstone.com
The 2019 edition of the Bet Awards doubled as a celebration of late rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was killed in March outside of his Marathon clothing store in Los Angeles. In honor of the man affectionately known as “Nip,” the carpet was colored blue.
“The marathon continues” was a common refrain on the carpet (as seen on the back of Yg’s jacket) and beyond.
In fact, Hussle performed on the BET Awards just last year. Speaking to Variety, Bet Networks President Scott M. Mills said: “Nipsey is such an important part of our community, in particular the fact that he focused on servicing his community, staying in his community, and trying to uplift the community he was a part of. We see that nature of his really resonated deeply with the African American community and culture. We really wanted to recognize him here in L.A. for the Bet Awards.
“The marathon continues” was a common refrain on the carpet (as seen on the back of Yg’s jacket) and beyond.
In fact, Hussle performed on the BET Awards just last year. Speaking to Variety, Bet Networks President Scott M. Mills said: “Nipsey is such an important part of our community, in particular the fact that he focused on servicing his community, staying in his community, and trying to uplift the community he was a part of. We see that nature of his really resonated deeply with the African American community and culture. We really wanted to recognize him here in L.A. for the Bet Awards.
- 6/24/2019
- by Shirley Ju
- Variety Film + TV
Tee Grizzley's done some hard time, so he speaks from experience when he explains what R. Kelly and Jussie Smollett should expect behind bars ... if they end up getting locked up. We got the Detroit rapper at Lax Friday afternoon ... he tells us there's a big difference between what he went to prison for and what the singer and actor have been charged with -- it all comes down to honor. Tee says R.
- 2/23/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley is pissed at Adrien Broner ... saying Adrien cost him a grip of cash when he got punished by Manny Pacquiao ... a $20,000 grip to be exact. Broner got his ass handed to him Saturday night, in a fight where he only landed 50 punches and spent most of the match on his bike, running from a 40-year-old. After the fight, Broner told Jim Gray he believed he won the fight -- and noted...
- 1/21/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Kanye West is swinging for the fences as he works on his new album in Miami ... because we've learned the music mogul is bringing together a hip-hop dream team to deliver huge hits. Ye's lineup of talent is insane -- we're talking Lil Wayne, Migos, Timbaland and 2 Chainz. He's also working with rising stars Tee Grizzley and Ynw Melly. After working on 5 albums last year ... Yeezy's keeping his foot on the pedal in 2019, and...
- 1/7/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Up-and-coming Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley is off parole. His time in prison has been the central theme of his career to date, and his biggest song — and the first to bring him national attention — was “First Day Out,” a furious, Meek Mill-reminiscent track about his first day as a free man. But, even as his career began to explode last year, his legal situation has hampered Grizzley’s ability to capitalize on the attention. When we spoke by phone last week, he had finally received a passport. “It feels great,...
- 11/14/2018
- by Brendan Klinkenberg
- Rollingstone.com
Rising rapper Kyle and Alessia Cara unveiled a charming new video for their recent collaboration “Babies,” which appears on the former’s debut album, Light of Mine.
The Kid Studio-directed clip opens with a bleak breakup scene, but quickly transitions to a colorful, kids show aesthetic complete with vibrant sets and oversized papier-mâché props. In the video, Kyle relives the good and bad from his past relationship – from watching TV with his ex to having her cut his heart out on an operating table – while Cara floats through the air as cupid.
The Kid Studio-directed clip opens with a bleak breakup scene, but quickly transitions to a colorful, kids show aesthetic complete with vibrant sets and oversized papier-mâché props. In the video, Kyle relives the good and bad from his past relationship – from watching TV with his ex to having her cut his heart out on an operating table – while Cara floats through the air as cupid.
- 11/8/2018
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Tee Grizzley and Chance the Rapper are rappers built to motivate, even if they get there in vastly different ways. Grizzley’s often biographical stories root themselves in the overwhelming adversity of his upbringing, reveling in its brute force songcraft, while Chance has a tendency to lean on the stylistic grooves of gospel to pitch his everyman stories.
“Wake Up” sees the two rappers ceding ground in search of an equilibrium — organs are meshed with trap drums, saccharine hooks transition into advice-filled verses. Whether it works or not depends on your level of jadedness,...
“Wake Up” sees the two rappers ceding ground in search of an equilibrium — organs are meshed with trap drums, saccharine hooks transition into advice-filled verses. Whether it works or not depends on your level of jadedness,...
- 11/5/2018
- by Charles Holmes
- Rollingstone.com
Performing on the MTV Video Music Awards stage for the first time since 2001, Jennifer Lopez made this year’s ceremony an awards show viewers won’t soon forget.
And she also walked away with a Moon Person: best collaboration with DJ Khaled and Cardi B for “Dinero.” Other big winners include Camila Cabello for video and artist of the year, Post Malone and 21 Savage for song of the year, and Cardi B for best new artist.
Logic, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Panic! at the Disco, and Travis Scott were among the performers, while Madonna remembered Aretha Franklin while presenting video of the year.
See the full winners list below.
Video of the year:
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry” – Republic Records
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)” – Atlantic Records
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana” – Syco Music/Epic Records (Winner)
The Carters – “Apes**T” – Roc Nation/Parkwood Entertainment...
And she also walked away with a Moon Person: best collaboration with DJ Khaled and Cardi B for “Dinero.” Other big winners include Camila Cabello for video and artist of the year, Post Malone and 21 Savage for song of the year, and Cardi B for best new artist.
Logic, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Panic! at the Disco, and Travis Scott were among the performers, while Madonna remembered Aretha Franklin while presenting video of the year.
See the full winners list below.
Video of the year:
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry” – Republic Records
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)” – Atlantic Records
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana” – Syco Music/Epic Records (Winner)
The Carters – “Apes**T” – Roc Nation/Parkwood Entertainment...
- 8/21/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards were presented at Radio City Music Hall in New York City during a live telecast that aired on Monday night, August 20. This was the 35th year of these kudos, which have honored the best achievements in music videos from the early 1980s when video killed the radio star to the present day when the most popular videos rack up hundreds of millions, or sometimes billions of views on YouTube. So who were this year’s big winners? Scroll down for the full list, updating live as they’re announced.
The biggest nominee going into these awards was breakthrough rapper Cardi B, who picked up 10 bids including Artist of the Year, Best New Artist and Video of the Year for “Finesse,” her collaboration with Bruno Mars. (She had 12 nominations when you count her two later-announced bids for Song of the Summer.) But the one video that...
The biggest nominee going into these awards was breakthrough rapper Cardi B, who picked up 10 bids including Artist of the Year, Best New Artist and Video of the Year for “Finesse,” her collaboration with Bruno Mars. (She had 12 nominations when you count her two later-announced bids for Song of the Summer.) But the one video that...
- 8/20/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The MTV VMAs are airing next month, and we finally have the full list of nominees. While Cardi B is leading the pack with 10 nominations (including best new artist and artist of the year), Beyoncé and Jay-Z (aka The Carters) aren't too far behind with eight nominations for their music video "Apes**t." Who will take home a "Moon Person" this year? Tune in on Aug. 20 to find out!
Video Of The Year
"No Tears Left to Cry" by Ariana Grande
"Finesse (Remix)" by Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B
"Havana" by Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug
"Apes**T" by The Carters
"This Is America" by Childish Gambino
"God's Plan" by Drake
Artist Of The Year
Ariana Grande
Bruno Mars
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Drake
Post Malone
Song Of The Year
"Finesse (Remix)" by Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B
"Havana" by Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug
"God's Plan" by Drake
"New...
Video Of The Year
"No Tears Left to Cry" by Ariana Grande
"Finesse (Remix)" by Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B
"Havana" by Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug
"Apes**T" by The Carters
"This Is America" by Childish Gambino
"God's Plan" by Drake
Artist Of The Year
Ariana Grande
Bruno Mars
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Drake
Post Malone
Song Of The Year
"Finesse (Remix)" by Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B
"Havana" by Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug
"God's Plan" by Drake
"New...
- 8/20/2018
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
"Your rap career is not over! ... Tonight, the after party to end all after parties." Netflix has launched a trailer for an indie comedy titled The After Party, a film about an up-and-coming rapper who almost ruins his career when he pukes on Wiz Khalifa. His friend convinces him to take him to an after party where he'll have another shot at making it big if he can perform and impress the attendees. The story takes place during "one wild night", of course. The cast includes Kyle Harvey, Harrison Holzer, Shelley Hennig, Teyana Taylor, Jordan Rock, Amin Joseph, Andy Buckley, and Blair Underwood; featuring cameos by Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, DJ Khaled, Ski Mask the Slump God, Desiigner, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Tee Grizzley, Young M.A., and more. This looks funky and entertaining, but nothing that will make a real mark in the end. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Ian Edelman's The After Party,...
- 8/6/2018
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
An aspiring young rapper seeks redemption in the trailer for the new Netflix comedy The After Party, arriving on the streaming service on August 24th.
Young O, played by “iSpy” rapper Kyle, is an artist on the verge of his big break when he takes a hit of Wiz Khalifa’s powerful joint backstage, causing the rapper to suffer a seizure onstage before projectile vomiting on Khalifa.
After the incident, his rap career is effectively canceled as Young O becomes a viral sensation dubbed “SeejzahBoy,” but his friend/manager convinces...
Young O, played by “iSpy” rapper Kyle, is an artist on the verge of his big break when he takes a hit of Wiz Khalifa’s powerful joint backstage, causing the rapper to suffer a seizure onstage before projectile vomiting on Khalifa.
After the incident, his rap career is effectively canceled as Young O becomes a viral sensation dubbed “SeejzahBoy,” but his friend/manager convinces...
- 8/6/2018
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
After conquering the Emmy nominations last week with the second season of “Atlanta,” Donald Glover has now dominated the 2018 MTV Video Music Award nominations. Glover’s “This Is America” music video, released under his rap name Childish Gambino, has been nominated for seven VMAs, including video of the year. Other nominations for the clip include best cinematography, best art direction, and best direction for Glover’s frequent collaborator Hiro Murai.
“This Is America” was released May 5 and became an instant phenomenon in the media, spawning countless think pieces and essays and accumulating over 337 million views in the months since. The video will face off against clips from Ariana Grande, Bruno Marks, Drake, Camila Cabello, and Beyonce and Jay-Z in the video of the year category.
Check out the full nominations for the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards below.
Video Of The Year
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry” – Republic Records
Bruno Mars ft.
“This Is America” was released May 5 and became an instant phenomenon in the media, spawning countless think pieces and essays and accumulating over 337 million views in the months since. The video will face off against clips from Ariana Grande, Bruno Marks, Drake, Camila Cabello, and Beyonce and Jay-Z in the video of the year category.
Check out the full nominations for the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards below.
Video Of The Year
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry” – Republic Records
Bruno Mars ft.
- 7/16/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
The MTV Video Music Awards nominations were announced Monday with Cardi B leading the way noms in 10 categories, including Video, Song and Artist of the Year. The Carters followed with eight, including Video Of the Year, Best Collaboration and Best Hip Hop for their recent hit single “Apes**T.” Other top contenders include Childish Gambino, Drake and Bruno Mars.
Beginning today, fans can vote in eight VMA categories, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration, among others. Voting concludes Friday August 10, except for the Best New Artist award, which will remain open until the Vma broadcast.
The VMAs will air live from Radio City Music Hall on Monday, August 20 at 9 Pm.
Here’s the full list of nominees:
Video Of The Year
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry” – Republic Records
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)” – Atlantic Records
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana...
Beginning today, fans can vote in eight VMA categories, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration, among others. Voting concludes Friday August 10, except for the Best New Artist award, which will remain open until the Vma broadcast.
The VMAs will air live from Radio City Music Hall on Monday, August 20 at 9 Pm.
Here’s the full list of nominees:
Video Of The Year
Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry” – Republic Records
Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)” – Atlantic Records
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug – “Havana...
- 7/16/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Cardi B and The Carters led the nominations for the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, which were announced Monday.
Cardi B drew the most nominations with 10, including “Video of the Year,” “Song of the Year” and “Artist of the Year,” for her collaboration with Bruno Mars, “Fitness (Remix).” The Carters — husband and wife duo Beyonce and Jay Z — scored eight nods, including “Video of the Year,” “Best Collaboration” and “Best Hip Hop” for their recent hit single “Apes—.”
Childish Gambino and Drake each landed six nominations, while Bruno Mars earned five. MTV revealed the nominees on Instagram’s new long-form video platform, Igtv.
Also Read: MTV News Slammed for Seeking 'Social Justice' Writers After Firing Them
“It has already been a monumental year in music, and this year’s ‘VMAs’ will take things to a whole new level,” said Bruce Gillmer, head of music and music talent, global entertainment group, Viacom.
Cardi B drew the most nominations with 10, including “Video of the Year,” “Song of the Year” and “Artist of the Year,” for her collaboration with Bruno Mars, “Fitness (Remix).” The Carters — husband and wife duo Beyonce and Jay Z — scored eight nods, including “Video of the Year,” “Best Collaboration” and “Best Hip Hop” for their recent hit single “Apes—.”
Childish Gambino and Drake each landed six nominations, while Bruno Mars earned five. MTV revealed the nominees on Instagram’s new long-form video platform, Igtv.
Also Read: MTV News Slammed for Seeking 'Social Justice' Writers After Firing Them
“It has already been a monumental year in music, and this year’s ‘VMAs’ will take things to a whole new level,” said Bruce Gillmer, head of music and music talent, global entertainment group, Viacom.
- 7/16/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
MTV has announced the nominees for the 35th Annual MTV Video Music Awards, which include a few new categories and are missing a couple of others. Just like the MTV Movie and TV Awards, which consolidated the races for Best Male Performance and Best Female Performance into Best Performance in a Show and Best Performance in a Movie, the 2018 VMAs have done away with gendered categories.
Instead, fans can vote online for Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist and many more regardless of sex. Men have a slight majority in the top category, where there are five men and four women represented, counting collaborations. Those Video of the Year nominees are Ariana Grande (“No Tears Left to Cry“), Childish Gambino (“This is America“), Drake (“God’s Plan”), Beyonce and Jay-z (“Apeshit”), Bruno Mars and Cardi B (“Finesse”), and Camila Cabello and...
Instead, fans can vote online for Video of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Best New Artist and many more regardless of sex. Men have a slight majority in the top category, where there are five men and four women represented, counting collaborations. Those Video of the Year nominees are Ariana Grande (“No Tears Left to Cry“), Childish Gambino (“This is America“), Drake (“God’s Plan”), Beyonce and Jay-z (“Apeshit”), Bruno Mars and Cardi B (“Finesse”), and Camila Cabello and...
- 7/16/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Cardi B and “The Carters” — a.k.a. Beyonce and Jay-z — lead the nominees for the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, which were announced this afternoon. Cardi received 10 nominations — which are gender-neutral — including video, song and artist of the year, while the Carters received eight, including video of the year, best collaboration and best hip-hop for their eye-popping clip for “Apesh–,” released last month. Other top contenders include Childish Gambino and Drake (with seven nominations each), Bruno Mars (six), Ariana Grande and Camila Cabello (five), and Ed Sheeran, Khalid and Young Thug (four). See the complete list below.
The “VMAs” will air live from Radio City Music Hall on Monday, August 20 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt.
“It has already been a monumental year in music, and this year’s ‘VMAs’ will take things to a whole new level,” said Bruce Gillmer, Head of Music and Music Talent, Global Entertainment Group,...
The “VMAs” will air live from Radio City Music Hall on Monday, August 20 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt.
“It has already been a monumental year in music, and this year’s ‘VMAs’ will take things to a whole new level,” said Bruce Gillmer, Head of Music and Music Talent, Global Entertainment Group,...
- 7/16/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Jeezy has unveiled two new songs, “Bottles Up” features Diddy and Tee Grizzley guests on “Cold Summer.” They’re the rapper’s first official releases since 2016’s Trap or Die 3.
On “Bottles Up” featuring Diddy, Jeezy and Diddy celebrate over a slinky melody punctuated by piano. “Bottles up/ Hold ’em high,” Jeezy rhymes on the hook. “Put your rollies in the sky.” While he lists off things that are associated with living the good life (“Moet/ More checks/ Rolex/ More sex”), Diddy throws in ad-libs and namechecks his brand (Cîroc) and Tequila Avión,...
On “Bottles Up” featuring Diddy, Jeezy and Diddy celebrate over a slinky melody punctuated by piano. “Bottles up/ Hold ’em high,” Jeezy rhymes on the hook. “Put your rollies in the sky.” While he lists off things that are associated with living the good life (“Moet/ More checks/ Rolex/ More sex”), Diddy throws in ad-libs and namechecks his brand (Cîroc) and Tequila Avión,...
- 10/27/2017
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
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