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Rita Ora Pays Tribute To Liam Payne With Emotional MTV EMAs Speech

November 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rita Ora honored Liam Payne while hosting the MTV European Music Awards on Sunday night, a month after his tragic passing in Buenos Aires. While on stage at the event, she began the tribute: “Just want to take a moment to remember someon that was very very dear to us. We lost him recently and he was a big part of the MTV world and my world.”

“Liam Payne was one of the kindest people that I knew. There were so many ways we were talking about honoring him and I think sometimes just simply speaking is enough,” she continued. She concluded the speech by adding: “He had the biggest heart and was always the first person to offer help in any way that he could. He brought so much joy to every room he walked into, and he left such a mark on this world.”

Rita Ora Hosts The MTV Europe Music Awards

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 10: Host Rita Ora on stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live on November 10, 2024, in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images for Viacom International)

Payne died at the age of 31 on October 16th after falling from his third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires. Investigators have said that he was alone in the room at the time, but according to prosecutors, he had “traces of alcohol, cocaine and a prescribed antidepressant.” Authorities have charged three people in connection with the death. The crimes include abandonment of a person followed by death” and “supplying and facilitating the use of narcotics,” according to the Associated Press.

Rita Ora Honors Liam Payne

As for the MTV European Music Awards, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, and more artists are competing for top trophies. Additionally, Tyla, Busta Rhymes, and Shawn Mendes, among others are performing. Check out Ora’s speech for Payne below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rita Ora on HotNewHipHop.

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Sexyy Red Twerks To “Get It Sexyy” In Front Of The White House During BET Awards

June 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sexyy Red took over the stage at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday night, performing her two hit songs, “Get It Sexyy” and “U My Everything.” For the former, she transformed the stage at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles into the White House and danced in front of the historic building.

Fans on social media have been having mixed responses to the performance. “She brought the crowd to life,” one user wrote. “They ain’t wanna get up for nobody else.” Another added: “I speak for everyone when i say she isn’t an A list artist.” It’s the second straight year she’s performed at the event. She previously rapped “Pound Town,” “SkeeYee,” and “Shake Ya Dreads” while also joining DaBaby for “Shake Sumn.”

Sexyy Red Performs “Get It Sexyy” At The BET Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 30: Sexyy Red performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)

Despite the seemingly politically charged performance, Sexyy recently confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that she won’t be endorsing Joe Biden or Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. “It’s Sexyy Red 4 President. I’m my own candidate I’m not endorsing anybody period,” Sexyy wrote to fans, earlier this month. Her followers had been trying to figure out Sexyy’s political leaning after she performed with a “Make America Sexyy Ahead” hat on stage at multiple concerts. Check out her latest set below.

Sexyy Red Performs At The BET Awards

Sexyy Red performing “Get It Sexyy” at the #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/2RtYu5Hnnw

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) July 1, 2024

Sexyy Red performs at the 2024 #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/IzDeL4wYt1

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 1, 2024

Sexyy is just one of several artists performing at the BET Awards. Others include Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Will Smith, and several more. As for the actual awards, Usher will be taking home the Lifetime Achievement award while Killer Mike won Album of the Year. Additionally, Usher and SZA won the respective R&B/Pop Artist categories. Be on the lookout for further updates on Sexyy Red and the BET Awards on HotNewHipHop.

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DDG Warms Halle Bailey’s Heart With A Sweet Gesture Amid Awards Season

March 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

One of the worst parts about big awards like the Oscars and the Grammys is seeing how so many talented and deserving individuals don’t get the recognition they deserve based on there only being one winner or only so many nominations. However, there’s nothing like the love and support of family, or of a partner, to make up for this. Moreover, fans expressed a lot of heart-warmed emotions around a video that DDG uploaded on Snapchat of him hosting a personal awards show for his boo, Halle Bailey. He gave her multiple statues for “Best Woman,” “Best Artist,” “Best Partner,” “Best Mother,” and more along with their baby boy Halo, and she actually got quite emotional during this.

Overall, it was quite the wholesome sight to see, and a fitting and deserving celebration of the “In Your Hands” singer. Of course, DDG and Halle Bailey turn this into a two-way street, as they always support and celebrate each other in whatever endeavor they engage in. It’s nice to see them enjoy social media and fan interaction in a more open and fun way these days. Before Halo’s birth, constant nagging and speculation around her pregnancy made it very difficult for them to do pretty much anything else without getting an avalanche of newborn attention.

DDG Host The Halle Bailey Awards, And It’s A Sweep: Watch

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Regardless, we’re sure that the couple has many more great things to come, whether individually or together. DDG is still working hard to keep his rap career going and expand his portfolio of interests and ventures, whereas Halle will reunite with her sister Chlöe for some new music soon. Whatever they have coming down the pipeline, we’re pretty excited for them to take another step. Still, maybe a nice, quite 2024 wouldn’t hurt either.

Meanwhile, the two are still the subject of a couple of online memes and jokes. Fans had a field day when they clowned how the Detroit MC held his son, and started a viral challenge around it. Although he clapped back at his critics, we hope his sense of humor gave him at least a few chuckles over all this. For more news and the latest updates on DDG and Halle Bailey, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Ice Spice Stuns In Revealing Corseted Dress, Fans Can’t Contain Themselves

March 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Spice remains one of the biggest artists in the entire world right now. Although she has yet to put out a debut album, there is no denying that she is a fantastic artist. Overall, she has delivered some massive songs and continues to showcase appreciation for those who came before her. While some see her as a one-trick pony, there are others who are eager to see her grow. In fact, she even has co-signs from Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, and Lana Del Rey. That is enough to propel her much further.

Last night, Ice Spice found herself at the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards. This is a special event that pays homage to all of the women who find themselves at the forefront of the music industry. Given the year that Spice has had, it is no wonder that she would be invited to such a showcase. As you can see in the Instagram post below, the artist wore a stunning black corseted dress to the event. It was a piece that could have been inspired by a My Chemical Romance music video.

Ice Spice Has A New Album On The Way

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The dress was quite revealing, and as a result, the comments were quite thirsty. After all, this is a common occurrence as it pertains to Ice Spice and her posts. You will always find loads of men, and even some women who are going to reveal just how down bad they are. “ice spice im ur biggest fan pls lets play roblox sum day,” one fan wrote in a wholesome fashion. Other fans fantasized about a potential date, with one saying “When you’re done I’m at the table to the far right. I ordered us appetizers.”

Let us know what you think of Ice Spice’s rise to fame, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Roland Martin Calls Out JAY-Z Over Grammys Speech

February 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Roland Martin called out JAY-Z for his speech at the 2024 Grammy Awards, during which he railed against the Recording Academy while accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. Speaking on his Unfiltered show, Martin argued that the legendary rapper should’ve refused to accept the honor until changes were made at the ceremony to assist hip-hop artists. Martin noted that the rap categories were not broadcast live on TV.

“JAY-Z, if you want the Grammys to change, you should’ve said, ‘I will not accept this award nor will I attend until y’all put one of the rap categories on the televised broadcast,” Martin said. “JAY-Z, Dr. Dre, y’all make it clear, whoever they want to give the award to next year, you make it clear we ain’t showing up unless y’all make the rap album of the year part of the broadcast. I guarantee you it’s gonna cause some folks to say, ‘We better do it or we’re gonna lose the star power… You pull the star power, ratings go down. When ratings go down, they lose money. We know in America, when they lose money, stuff changes.”

JAY-Z Speaks At 2024 Grammy Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: Jay-Z accepts the Dr. Dre Global Impact. Award onstage with Blue Ivy Carter during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com. Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

On stage, JAY-Z primarily took issue with the Recording Academy never recognizing Beyonce for Album of the Year, despite giving her the most awards in history. “I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won Album of the Year,” he said. “So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work. Think about that. The most Grammys; never won Album of the Year. That doesn’t work. Obviously, it’s subjective because it’s music. It’s opinion-based. Some of you are going to go home tonight and feel like you’ve been robbed. Some of you may get robbed– some of you don’t belong in the category.” Check out Martin’s response to the comments below.

Roland Martin Slams JAY-Z

JAY-Z also made headlines at the event for drinking out of his award. Be on the lookout for further updates on JAY-Z on HotNewHipHop.

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SZA Explains Not Speaking With Beyonce At The Grammys

February 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

SZA says she was too nervous to speak with Beyonce during the 2024 Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, last weekend. She made the admission during an interview with E! News‘ Francesca Amiker.

“I was scared to go over to Beyonce,” SZA said. “I can’t speak unless she wants to speak, in my brain, because I don’t want to bother her. She looked so peaceful and beautiful. I just admire her. She’s a masterclass on poise, grace, artistry, beauty and kindness.”

SZA Accepts Best R&B Song Grammy Award

US singer SZA accepts the Best R&B Song award for “Snooze” on stage during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. (Photo by Valerie Macon / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

While she didn’t get a word in with the legendary singer, she still got to speak with one member of the Carter family she admires. “JAY-Z did speak to me, I was so grateful,” she noted. “Those are literally my favorite people, and it’s so crazy that I be seeing them in real life. JAY-Z means the world to me, I’m a JAY-Z stan so bad.” JAY-Z took home the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the event. During his speech, he criticized the Recording Academy for never honoring Beyonce with Album of the Year, despite her being the most decorated artist in the ceremony’s history.

SZA Addresses Not Speaking With Beyonce

.@SZA didn’t speak to Beyoncé at the #GRAMMYs and revealed the reason to E! News

“I was scared to go over to Beyoncé, I can’t speak unless she wants to speak, in my brain, because I don’t want to bother her. She looked so peaceful and beautiful. I just admire her. She’s a… pic.twitter.com/qjebkIUEH9

— Beyoncé Press. (@beyoncepress) February 6, 2024

SZA also took home several honors at the awards show. She brought in Best R&B Song for “Snooze,” Best Urban Contemporary Album for SOS, as well as Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her Phoebe Bridgers collaboration “Ghosts in the Machine.” Be on the lookout for further updates on SZA on HotNewHipHop.

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Travis Scott Brings Playboi Carti Out For Grammy Performance

February 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott brought out Playboi Carti at the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday night for a performance on his songs “Fein” and “My Eyes.” In doing so, he brought rage-filled energy to the stage alongside flamethrowers and strobe lights. While on stage, Scott shouted, “They slept on me 10 times!”

The performance came after Scott lost the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album to Killer Mike’s Michael. Other nominees in the category included Metro Boomin (HEROES & VILLAINS), Nas (King’s Disease III), and Drake & 21 Savage (Her Loss). It marked Scott’s 10th losing nomination over the course of his career. He’s still yet to win. Unsurprisingly, his fans were furious with the result. “Travis Scott deserved this one especially after the grammys disaster of 2018,” one argued on Twitter.

Travis Scott Performs At The Grammy Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Travis Scott performs onstage during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/WireImage)

Best Rap Album wasn’t the only honor Killer Mike took home at the ceremony. He also won Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance with his track “Scientists & Engineers.” It’s the first time he’s won a Grammy since 2003, when he took home Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for his work on Outkast’s “The Whole World.” The night wasn’t all positive for Mike. After accepting his awards, he was seen being taken out of the venue in handcuffs by police. The arrest reportedly stemmed from a misdemeanor battery charge regarding an incident that took place outside the Crypto.com arena. Check out Travis Scott’s performance at the Grammys below.

Travis Scott Brings Playboi Carti To The Grammys

PLAYBOI CARTI AT THE #GRAMMYs WITH TRAVIS SCOTT pic.twitter.com/rqSJ2TrDN6

— Kurrco (@Kurrco) February 5, 2024

Elsewhere during the ceremony, Lil Durk, J. Cole, Victoria Monet, and more artists took home other awards. Be on the lookout for further updates on Travis Scott as well as the 2024 Grammy Awards on HotNewHipHop.

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Jack Harlow Wins Songwriter Of The Year, Song Of The Year, And More At SESAC Music Awards

September 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The 2023 SESAC Music Awards took place in Hollywood yesterday (September 21), and Jack Harlow took home more wins. The “Denver” performer was named Songwriter of the Year for the third time in a row. “First Class” was also named Song of the Year after debuting at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 2022. Harlow’s 2022 Come Home the Kids Miss You tracks “Nail Tech” and “Churchill Downs” ft. Drake were also honored with performance awards.

“We are honored to celebrate our songwriters and publishers across multiple genres,” chief creative officer of SESAC Performing Rights Sam Kling explained. “SESAC is proud of its affiliates who continue to write chart-topping hits and we enjoy every opportunity we get to celebrate their achievements.” On top of winning Songwriter of the Year in 2022, Harlow’s tracks “Tyler Herro” and “WHATS POPPIN” were honored at the awards show. Lil Nas X’s hit collaboration with the Kentucky-born performer, “Industry Baby,” was also named song of the year in 2022.

Jack Harlow Takes Home Multiple SESAC Awards

Jack Harlow performs during Rolling Loud at NOS Events Center on December 11, 2021 in San Bernardino, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/WireImage)

Other winners at the 2023 SESAC Music Awards include Burna Boy, YG, Malibu Babie and more. Sony Music Publishing was also named Publisher of the Year for the second time in a row. Daniel Lopatin, who’s known for his work alongside The Weeknd, was honored with four awards. Frequent Young Thug and Drake collaborator, Dez Wright, also won performance awards for “Bubbly,” “BACKOUTSIDEBOYZ,” and more.

Earlier this summer, Harlow announced that he’ll be going on a tour across his home state of Kentucky. The tour is scheduled to begin in November, with performances in Owensboro, Pikeville, Covington, and more. He’ll then move on to Murray, Bowling Green, and Lexington in December. What do you think of Jack Harlow being named Songwriter of the Year for the third time at the SESAC Music Awards? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Jack Harlow.

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Nicki Minaj Congratulates Lil Wayne For His BMI Icon Award: “Genius & Leader”

September 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne wasn’t the only thankful person when it came to his recently-received BMI Icon Award. “Of course, thanks [to] my family,” he remarked gratefully on stage as he received cheers, applause, and the music rights organization’s highest honor. “My people, my Young Money family, who are family, as well. But, most importantly, it’s all about the fans. So, if you are a fan or a supporter of myself, I appreciate you. Please know that I pray for you every day.”

Another appreciative message related to this award, however, thanks its honoree for his hard work and impact on the game. None other than Nicki Minaj, one of the New Orleans legend’s protégés, expressed her gratitude in a video. “Where do I begin?” the Queen began. “You know what, I just wanna say, I so greatly appreciate your contributions that you have made to the culture of rap. Thank you for all of the inspiring things you’ve said to me personally to make me want to go super duper hard. Thank you for just always being the genius you are and the leader you are.”

The Queen Thanks Lil Wayne For His Legacy & Motivation

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“As a legend and superstar of hip-hop, Lil Wayne is synonymous with the genre,” the company stated. “He’s been part of the BMI family since 2002, and we’re proud to name him a BMI Icon in keeping with his reputation as one of the most influential artists of all time.” With over twenty years under his belt, Weezy is most certainly deserving of this high honor, whether for his artistry, entrepreneurial spirit, or efforts in philanthropy. What’s more is that, even with his extensive, prolific, and monumental history in mind, it’s not over yet.

Moreover, Tunechi recently released the track “Kat Food,” which hopefully hints at Tha Carter VI arriving soon as he had teased. Whether it ends up shaping out remains to be seen, and we know that releasing Carters is sometimes easier said than done for the 40-year-old. At least his feature game never slowed down, so there’s always new Wayne to spin. For more news and the latest updates on Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj, stay posted on HNHH.

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Lil Wayne & Ice Spice Honored By BMI With Groundbreaking Awards

September 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne & Ice Spice were among the two biggest winners at Broadcast Music, Inc.’s (BMI’s) 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Miami last night (September 6). Moreover, the Young Money spitter received the Icon Award, adding to his four-time honors of being their Songwriter of the Year. With now 53 awards from the prestigious ceremony across his career, he joins other BMI Icons like Snoop Dogg, Janet Jackson, and more legends. In fact, NLE Choppa, Big Freedia, Bobby V, and Trombone Shorty tributed the New Orleans MC during the show. This adds to Weezy’s acclaimed and prolific awards record, which also includes five Grammys- including Best Rap Album in 2009 for Tha Carter III.

Meanwhile, BMI graced Ice Spice with its first-ever Impact Award at their ceremony, and it’s no surprise that the Bronx hitmaker is the first to receive this honor. After all, her meteoric rise is hard to replicate and even harder to see at the same level for any artist before here. All this contributed to meaningful, compelling, and well-deserved reflections of (and tributes to) hip-hop on its 50th anniversary year.

Lil Wayne Receives Icon Award

Other winners from the BMIs include Tay Keith and Lil Yachty, who won the Producer of the Year award. Songwriter of the Year was a tie as well, as it went to not only Chris Brown, but also Doja Cat and Tems. On the other hand, Lizzo won Song of the Year for “About Damn Time.” Overall, it was quite the engaging show with a lot of interesting awards, although that’s nothing new for Ice Spice and Tunechi.

Of course, they each won prestigious honors at the Billboard 2023 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players event. While the 40-year-old received an induction into their Hip-Hop Hall of Fame alongside Nas, the “Barbie World” sensation won her first solo award as the organization’s Rookie of the Year. “Ahh, this is cr*zy!” she briefly remarked while thanking those who got her to this point on stage. “This is like my first award ever in life, so I’m super proud.” For more news and the latest updates on Ice Spice and Lil Wayne, come back to HNHH.

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