BET honored Black excellence in music, television, film, and sports across more than 20 categories at the “BET Awards” 2023. Throughout the music-centered telecast, Culture’s Biggest Night paid homage to the biggest names in Hip Hop over the past five decades with special music medleys curated by acclaimed DJ and producer Kid Capri in an exciting unscripted format.
69 Boyz, Big Daddy Kane, Chief Keef, Dem Franchize Boyz, DJ Unk, D-Nice, E-40, EPMD, Fabolous, Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.), Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Jeezy, Kid ‘N Play, MC Lyte, Percy “Master P” Miller, Redman, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, Styles P, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Warren G, YG, Ying Yang Twins, and Yo-Yo delivered energetic performances of many Hip Hop classics. “BET Awards” 2023 nominees Coco Jones, Ice Spice, GloRilla, Latto, and hitmakers Davido, Doechii, Lil Uzi Vert, Mad Lion, Patra, and more joined in the celebration. Kaliii and “BET Awards' 2023 nominee Lola Brooke performed on the BET Amplified stage. “BET Awards” 2023 celebrated the very best in entertainment and culture with performances and appearances by an inspiring lineup of artists, entertainers and cultural icons. The “BET Awards,” which has become synonymous with powerful Black artistry and social commentary, continued to spotlight and celebrate the artists and creators of tomorrow, making the ceremony one of the most news-provoking and talked-about broadcasts year after year. The “BET AWARDS” 2023 Show Highlights Include: Lil Uzi Vert opened the show with a stunning high-energy performance of the New Jersey-inspired “Just Wanna Rock” along with unreleased “Spin Again” from their forthcoming album “The Pink Tapes.” Hip-hop pioneers The Sugarhill Gang performed their groundbreaking “Rapper’s Delight” which featured a tribute to the late Biz Markie with his “Just a Friend.” Shortly after winning Best New Artist, Coco Jones serenaded the crowd with a soulful performance of “ICU.” Best Female Hip Hop artist winner Latto delivered an electric performance of her hit “Put It On Da Floor” ending with a tribute recognizing the musical impact of the late Shawty Lo. Throughout the night, Hip Hop legend Kid Capri presented the audience with a medley of classics. From New York City to the West Coast, Atlanta to Miami, the Hip Hop legends wowed the audience with the genre’s best songs from the past five decades, including appearances from Big Daddy Kane, Chief Keef, D-Nice, Doug E. Fresh, E-40, Erick Sermon, Keith Murray, Mad Lion, Mad Skillz, MC Lyte, King Combs, Patra, Redman, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins, Yo-Yo and more. Quavo and Offset surprised the crowd with a reunion performance honoring the late Takeoff, the duo’s first performance as the Migos since the third member’s passing. Opening with Takeoff’s verse from “Hotel Lobby” (from his duo with Quavo, Unc & Phew), the duo performed the group’s biggest song, “Bad & Boujee.” Davido graced the “BET Awards” stage with live Afrobeats performances of “Feel” and “Unavailable” feat. Musa Keys. Miami superstars Trick Daddy and Trina joined Uncle Luke to perform their respective hits "Nann" and "I Wanna Rock (Doo Doo Brown)." Muni Long and the cast of BET series Tyler Perry’s Sistas expressed their support for the Writers Guild of America amid its ongoing strike as they seek a new deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Doechii was joined by Trillville for unforgettable performances of “Booty Drop,” “What It Is,’” and “Some Cut.” Jeezy, Tip “T.I.” Harris and Percy “Master P” Miller performed a medley of their songs, including "Trap Star," "You Don't Know Me" and "Make ‘Em Say Ugh" at the “BET Awards.” Patti LaBelle delivered a breathtaking performance of “The Best” in tribute to the late powerhouse Tina Turner. Kaliii and Lola Brooke lit up the “BET Amplified” stage with their respective hits “Area Codes,” “Don’t Play With It” and “Just Relax.” Busta Rhymes was honored with this year’s Lifetime Achievement BET Award, in recognition of his prolific 30-plus-year career and impact as an MC, songwriter, and record producer. After being introduced by Marlon Wayans and Swiss Beatz, Busta received a standing ovation as he accepted the well-deserved award. After accepting the award, he performed a medley of dancehall and New York-inspired hits with an all-star line-up including Bia, Coi Leray, Cutty Ranks, Dexta Daps, M.O.P., Rah Digga, Scar Lip, Spice, Super Cat, and Swiss Beatz. Kid Capri closed out the performances for the night with the ultimate celebration of Hip Hop, featuring Kid ‘N Play (“Gittin’ Funky,”) 69 Boyz (“Tootsee Roll,”) Dem Franchize Boyz (“Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It,”) Soulja Boy (“Crank Dat,”) DJ Unk (“Walk It Out,”) and GS Boyz (“Stanky Legg”). To finish the night, F.L.Y. feat. Easton got the crowd on their feet with their smash hit “Swag Surfin.” Connie Orlando, EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, oversaw and Executive Produced the annual show, with Jamal Noisette, VP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy as Co-Executive Producer for BET. Jesse Collins Entertainment was the production company for the show, with Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay also serving as Executive Producers. Relive the “BET AWARDS” 2023 digital red carpet via the live stream, available now at https://twitter.com/betawards. BET Digital crowns Death Row Family as the winner of The Greatest Rap Crew of All Time, during “BET Awards 2023 Red Carpet Live!.” The complete list of winners for the “BET AWARDS” 2023 are: ALBUM OF THE YEAR (TIE) SOS – SZA RENAISSANCE – Beyoncé BEST COLLABORATION WAIT FOR U – Future feat. Drake & Tems BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST SZA BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST (TIE) Chris Brown Usher BEST NEW ARTIST Coco Jones BEST GROUP Drake x 21 Savage BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST Latto BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST Kendrick Lamar DR. BOBBY JONES BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL AWARD Bless Me – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin BET HER AWARD Break My Soul – Beyoncé VIDEO OF THE YEAR Kill Bill – SZA VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Teyana "Spike Tey" Taylor BEST MOVIE Black Panther: Wakanda Forever BEST ACTRESS Angela Bassett BEST ACTOR Damson Idris YOUNGSTARS AWARD Marsai Martin SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR Angel Reese SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR Jalen Hurts VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD Break My Soul – Beyoncé BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT Burna Boy
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Drake is hitting the road this summer on his It’s All a Blur tour with special guest 21 Savage. Drizzy announced the 29-date tour on social media, attached with a mini clip focused on his journey as a humble actor and aspiring rapper into one of music’s biggest stars. According to the official announcement, the tour’s title is “a celebration of the last decade,” signifying its retrospective nature.
It’s All a Blur will mark the Canadian rapper’s first time back on the road for a tour since 2018’s Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour. And since his previous tour with the Migos, “The Boy” has released four studio LPs, including the genre-shifting Honestly, Nevermind, and Her Loss, his collaborative effort with 21 Savage. Tickets for the tour will be available beginning with Cash App Card presales on Wednesday (March 15) at 12 p.m. local time through Thursday (March 16) at 10 p.m. local time. Cash App Card holders will unlock the earliest access to It’s All A Blur as they use the first nine digits of their card to access the exclusive sale and complete the purchase. For additional information regarding the Cash App Card, check in with cash.app/drake-presale. With Sprite serving as the official beverage sponsor for the It’s All A Blur Tour, fans can check out updates on Sprite.com to sign up and gain access to Aubrey’s presale experience. Sprite’s exclusive presale will begin on Thursday (March 16) at 12 p.m. local time and end at 10 p.m. local time the same day. Additionally, other presales will be available through a general sale on Friday (March 17) at 12 p.m. local time, and fans can check for updates on drakerelated.com. BY MARC GRIFFIN https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/drake-its-all-a-blur-tour-21-savage-1234742241/ The Spice Girls have marked the 25th anniversary of their iconic hit 'Stop' by sharing an alternative music video.
Fans have been treated to previously unreleased footage of the girl group - comprising Mel B, Emma Bunton, Geri Horner, Melanie C, and Victoria Beckham - doing the famous dance routine to the 1997 tune. 'Stop' was co-written by the girls and its producers during the filming of their 1997 movie 'Spice World'. In November, the 'Say You'll Be There' hitmakers released 'SpiceWorld25', an expanded edition of their iconic 1997 LP 'Spice World' containing live tracks and demos. Amid the anniversary celebrations, Melanie C admitted the Spice Girls are always "working on" getting Victoria Beckham back on stage. The group reunited in 2019 for a UK tour without Posh Spice, but they are still hopeful the fashion designer will reunite with them in the future. Speaking to Extra, Melanie - who is known as Sporty Spice in the girl group - said previously: “In my heart of hearts, I want to get back onstage. So me and Mel B are championing and we’re all talking and trying to make that happen. “It’s like … ‘No pressure. But the world wants it.'" Although they don't have any shows booked yet, they are always talking about getting back out on the road and are determined to get Victoria back behind the microphone. She added: “We hope – I can’t give a time frame. It is something we want to do. We are trying to push through. At the moment, Victoria is in the wings. She is always involved creatively. We want her to be happy. It is our dream to get her back.” Despite being eager to play some more shows with her bandmates, Melanie insisted "nothing is arranged yet". She said: "I wish I could say there were shows coming. But I can't, sadly. We do want to do shows, they're just not arranged yet. "We're constantly talking trying to work it out and make it work for everybody. But that yeah, that's my number one wish." Melanie has been dropping regular hints that she would love for the 'Viva Forever' hitmakers to play Glastonbury, and she quipped she would go as far to "pick up litter" on site just to return to the world-famous festival after making her debut DJing and performing a duet of 'Spice Up Your Life' with Blossoms at Worthy Farm last June. Head to the Spice Girls' official YouTube channel to watch the alternative music video for 'Stop'. read more https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/156794/Spice-Girls-share-alternative-Stop-music-video-for-25th-anniversary Jason Derulo is planning to release his first album in eight years.
The 33-year-old star hasn't put out a studio album since 2015's 'Everything Is 4', but after signing a new record deal with Atlantic Records two years ago, he's eager to share all the new music he's been working on. Jason is quoted by The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column as saying on Instagram: “I’m finally with a record label I feel really comfortable with. “I finally see eye to eye, there’s gonna be more music than ever. I’m actually going to be releasing a song every single month. “I’ve got some really, really exciting material as well as a really cool project which is an audio experience that has never been accomplished before.” The 'Talk Dirty' hitmaker has been spurred on since becoming a father for the first time to son Jason King - whom he has with Jena Frumes - in May 2021. He added: “The person that motivates me most is my son Jason King. It’s crazy how life can shift and all the energy and all the goals are now to help his goals come true.” Jason previously explained how the COVID-19 pandemic made him re-evaluate how he works. He told new! magazine: "It's been a lot of fun honestly. I can't see myself going on the road again as intensely as I used to. Of course, I want to get back out there and tour but I used to do so much so I'll really keep an eye on my time at home too." Although he has been hugely successful, Jason warned that a career in music is not easy. When asked what advice he would give to someone wanting to break into the industry, he said: "Don't do it. Nah, you’ve gotta put your heart and soul into it. It's like anything else, there are a lot of people chasing that top spot, so your work ethic has got to be the difference. You have to want it more than anybody else. You have to live, eat, breathe and sleep your craft and hopefully, if you choose something you love, it's not hard to do it all the time." Read More https://www.music-news.com/news/UK/156789/Jason-Derulo-to-release-first-album-in-8-years Nas has shared the tracklist for his new album King’s Disease III, which comes out this Friday, November 11, via Mass Appeal Records. The full-length was produced by Hit-Boy and executive produced by Nas and Hit-Boy. Find the tracklist below.
Nas began his King’s Disease series with Hit-Boy in 2020. The next year, the record earned him the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album, and he also released the second installment, King’s Disease II. Nas and Hit-Boy continued their collaborative streak in December 2021 with Magic. Read about Nas’ Illmatic at No. 22 in “The 150 Best Albums of the 1990s.” King’s Disease III: 01 Ghetto Reporter 02 Legit 03 Thun 04 Michael & Quincy 05 30 06 Hood2Hood 07 Recession Proof 08 Reminisce 09 Serious Interlude 10 I’m on Fire 11 WTF SMH 12 Once a Man, Twice a Child 13 Get Light 14 First Time 15 Beef 16 Don’t Shoot 17 Til My Last Breath (Bonus Track) |
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