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Eminem And Big Sean Team Up With Detroit’s Future, ‘BabyTron’ On The Spider-Man-Inspired ‘Tobey’

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Eminem continues the rollout for his new album The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) today with a new song. “Tobey” features Em’s fellow Detroiters Big Sean and BabyTron — what a look for the latter — and finds the trio trading verses full of their signature punchlines.

Yesterday, Em shared a trailer revealing the release date for the long-awaited album, which will be his first since 2020’s Music To Be Murdered By and his twelfth studio album overall. The controversial MC got the ball rolling with the release of “Houdini,” a comedic single calling back to his Eminem Show single “Without Me,” complete with a return of his Rap Boy persona from that video (he even did his own stunts in the new video).

However, not everybody enjoyed the return of the trollish persona. Megan Thee Stallion fans called out the rapper for making a joke of her injuries in the lyrics to the song, while defenders argued that he’s always made light of serious situations. Whether “the dead of Slim Shady” will mean an end to such juvenile “jokes” remains to be seen.

Listen to Eminem’s new song “Tobey” featuring Big Sean and BabyTron below.

The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) is due 7/12 through Shady Records/Aftermath/Interscope.

Eminem, Big Sean, And BabyTron Are Ready To Cause Lyrical Nightmares In Their Video Trailer For Single ‘Tobey’

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Despite fans’ pushback, the seemingly professional burial of Eminem’s rap alter ego is moving full steam ahead. With his forthcoming album The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) on the way, Em is treating supporters to another taste of what’s to coming from the project.

Yesterday (June 28), the “Houdini” rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) page to tease his next single, “Tobey,” which is set to feature Big Sean and BabyTron.

“TOBEY. @babytron. @bigsean. New music 7/2. Video 7/5 by @colebennett,” he wrote.

In the gory clip, the trio, dressed in uniform coveralls, serve their most intimating mean mug to prove that Detroit has vested stakes in the “Big Three” conversation. With a chainsaw and creepy Jason Voorhees mask replica, Eminem hacks away at something just outside the camera’s frame, it is clear he means business.

As Babytron is heard rapping, “Tobey Maguire got bit by a spider but see me it was a GOAT,” Eminem’s love for film certainly found its way into the forthcoming collaboration.

Instead of fighting crime (as hilariously seen in the “Houdini” visual), Eminem, Big Sean, and BabyTron plan on wrecking havoc in the rap streets. With creative mind, Lyrical Lemonade’s Bennett, tasked to bring the vision to the screen, come July 5, the nightmares are soon to follow.

Jessie Reyez And Big Sean Bring Quiet Menace On “Shut Up” Single

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Jessie Reyez is an emotive singer. She puts her all into everything she sings, whether it be heartbreak on “Forever” or sex on “Jeans.” There’s a tension and electricity that she brings to the table as an artist, and it’s led to her landing massive collaborations with the likes of Miguel, 6LACK and most notably, Eminem. Jessie Reyez decided to change things up on her new single, though. Instead of leaning into her emotive vocals, the turns down the melodrama and dishes out a slick, minimal track that’s menacing as it is cool. It helps that Reyez brings another Detroit rapper, Big Sean, into the mix.

“Shut Up” may sound like the title to a loud, aggressive song, but it’s anything but. The instrumental is punctuated by hard bass hints and creeping strings that switch before the background and foreground. Jessie Reyez never reaches into her higher register. She adopts a whispery, menacing flow that’s closer to rapping than actual singing, and it works. It suits the callous lyrics like a glove. “Phone full of options, bank full of bills,” she raps. “Don’t do it ’cause I need to, I do it for the thrill.” The verses follow suit, with talk of ex-boyfriends and put downs aimed at unnamed enemies. “Know your ex watchin’, know they see me locked in,” she adds. “Came from a different angle (What?), I can’t be boxed in. B*tch, better read the room like you telepromptin’.”

Read More: 6LACK Drops “Homicide” With Jessie Reyez And “Mean It”

Jessie Reyez Changes Her Style Up And It Works

Big Sean brings the energy while still matching menacing vibe. He’s become one of the more reliable names in hip-hop when it comes to pop-rap guest features, and he delivers yet again. The Detroit MC drops some clever bars about Batman and Robin, exes who tried to kiss and make up, and the general bragging one would expect from the guy who made Finally Famous. “Old school, pair of gold chain, goin’ Rakim,” he raps. “Batman, black man, billionaire but ain’t nobody robbin’. I tell a bad b*tch to her face that she grounded.” “Shut Up” isn’t going to be a smash hit or anything, but it’s a catchy song worth checking out.

What are your thoughts on “Shut Up” by Jessie Reyez and Big Sean? Do you like Reyez’s break from her usual sound? Do you want to hear more of it on her next album? Does Sean’s verse deliver? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Jessie Reyez. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

And tell her she on punishment ’til further announcement
She know that I’m daddy, I never been stingy with allowance
Baby girl, good ain’t good enough, be astoundin’
Half the time she need a man, other half counsellin’
Baby, when you hit the top, gotta stay grounded

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Jessie Reyez And Big Sean Have A Message For The Haters In Their Defiant ‘Shut Up’ Video

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It has been about two years since Jessie Reyez’s last album, Yessie, and, aside from a pair of singles in 2023 with Miguel and 6lack, she hasn’t released too much new music since then. But if you thought you’d seen the last of the Canadian singer, she’s back with a two-word message for the haters, doubters, and anyone else with anything negative to say: “Shut Up,” the title of her new single featuring Big Sean.

The video for the song features cameos from singers JoJo and Nija, who help Jessie judge a f*ckboy beauty pageant alongside actress Inanna, and from Jessie’s mom Carmen, who rides along with the singer in a Ferrari. Big Sean shows up midway through the video to offer a signature, boastful verse with one colorful sex punchline, and the video ends with a short snippet of another new song, suggesting that a follow-up to Yessie is definitely in the works.

Reyez’s recent collaborative output has been some of her strongest work yet; “Jeans,” her collaboration with Miguel, and “Homicide,” her third collab with 6lack, were solid songs that highlighted her seductive new direction. Stay tuned for more from Reyez.

Watch Jessie Reyez’s “Shut Up” video with Big Sean above.

ASAP Rocky And Big Sean Show Love To Hit-Boy’s New Family-Assisted Single

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Last year, Hit-Boy released the album SURF OR DROWN Vol. 2. The album is largely made up of collaborations with his dad, Big Hit. The album features multiple appearances from Big Sean as well as Dom Kennedy and Garren. The track was appreciated by fans and critics alike even beyond the novelty of its appeal. Earlier this year, the pair announced another project together. This time it also includes The Alchemist and they’ve dropped multiple singles from the record already.

Hit-Boy, Big Hit, and The Alchemist’s upcoming collaborative album is called Black & Whites. The project is due out later this month on May 30 and has already received three singles. The first of the bunch was “Foreclosure” which dropped earlier this month and was followed up the next week by the title track “Blacks & Whites.” The song has already racked up more than 200k streams on Spotify alone, but the third single is getting even more attention. “Gank Move” dropped over the weekend and is even more of a family affair and some of the producer’s former collaborators like ASAP Rocky and Big Sean are loving it. Check out what they’re saying about the new song below.

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ASAP Rocky And Big Sean Cosign New Hit-Boy Single

In addition to the father/son combo across the first few singles the newest song also features a verse from Hit-Boy’s little sister. She raps as HitgirlLENA and delivers a memorable verse on the track. Posts about the song got cosigns from ASAP Rocky praising her performance and Big Sean who said the entire song “goes crazy.” LENA herself also turned up in the comments to flex the quality of her performance. The song has only been out for a few days but already has more than 30k streams on Spotify.

What do you think of Hit-Boy’s new song teaming up with his dad and sister as well as The Alchemist? Do you agree with ARAP Rocky and Big Sean’s praise directed towards the song? Let us know in the comment section below.

Read More: Hit-Boy & The Alchemist “THEODORE & ANDRE” Review

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Big Sean Is Annoyed That X (Twitter) Is ‘Hornier Than Pornhub,’ And Who Can Disagree?

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Once upon a time, in 2014, Big Sean dropped his multi-platinum-certified single “I Don’t F*ck With You” featuring E-40. In 2024, Big Sean does not f*ck with X (formerly Twitter). More specifically, the bots infiltrating the platform post-Elon Musk.

“It’s hornier than Pornhub on here, sheesh,” the Detroit rapper posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday night, April 23. “Damn near gotta be dolo just to open dis b*tch up… this is NOT one them tweets to drop no freaky sh*t under either.”

Earlier Tuesday, Big Sean was revealed as the latest Essence cover star. The accompanying cover story written by Elijah Watson explored Big Sean’s experience as a relatively new father, including Sean’s admission that he has enjoyed “slowing down and focusing solely on Noah.” (He and Jhené Aiko welcomed Noah in November 2022.)

In late March, Big Sean released “Precision,” which preceded his announcement of a forthcoming self-help book, Go Higher: Five Practices For Purpose, Success, And Inner Peace.

“I’m excited about a lot of things we’ve got dropping this year,” Big Sean said, in part, in a video posted on Instagram on April 3. “A lot of new music, new projects, but aside from the music, it’s another project that’s been years in the making that’s finally time — I can’t even believe it, for real.”

He continued, “I’ve always been about speaking from the heart, following your intuition, checking in with yourself mentally, because that’s how I was raised.”

And so, it goes without saying that Big Sean was raised better than those acting up on X.

Go Higher is out 10/8 via Simon & Schuster. Find more information here.

SOURCE SPORTS: Big Sean, Detroit Youth CHoir to Headline NFL Draft Concert Series

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The NFL has unveiled the star-studded lineup for the NFL Draft Concert Series, which will rock Detroit during the 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light from April 25 to 27.

Detroit’s vibrant music scene takes center stage with performances by hometown hero Big Sean, the inspirational Detroit Youth Choir, and the multiplatinum sensation Bazzi.

“With the Draft coming to Detroit, we knew the importance of representing the rich cultural history and music legacy of this city as part of our NFL Draft Concert Series,” said Tim Tubito, director of event presentation and content at the NFL. “With an incredible lineup of headliners who all hail from the region, we’re excited for these great artists to help us create an amazing on-site experience for our fans and prospects.”

Kicking off the festivities on April 25, Big Sean, known for his chart-topping hits and philanthropic endeavors, will ignite the stage at 6:15 p.m. ET, setting the tone for an electrifying weekend.

Day two sees the Detroit Youth Choir spreading their message of talent and resilience at 6:00 p.m. ET on April 26, with a special appearance by the NFL Player’s Choir capping off their performance.

Following the conclusion of Rounds 2-3 on April 26, a dazzling fireworks display and tribute to Detroit music will light up the night.

As the draft wraps up on April 27, Bazzi will take the stage, closing out the concert series with his soulful melodies and captivating performance style.

“Bud Light is committed to making great football moments even easier to enjoy, and the NFL Draft is one of the most celebrated and most defining events for fans, players and teams alike,” said Todd Allen, Vice President of Marketing for Bud Light. “We couldn’t be prouder to be presenting sponsor of the NFL Draft and to bring easy enjoyment to NFL fans all weekend long in Motor City.”

All performances will be held at the Draft Theater in Campus Martius Park, offering free general fan viewing on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans can secure entry through the NFL OnePass app or NFL.com/DraftAccess.

In addition to the musical extravaganza, the NFL Draft Experience presented by Rocket Mortgage will offer fans a chance to immerse themselves in football festivities from April 25-27 at Hart Plaza, featuring games, exhibits, player appearances, and more.

With Detroit artist Angela Davis performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and Caleb Carroll singing the national anthem on day one, the 2024 NFL Draft promises to be a celebration of both football and music, showcasing the best of Detroit’s talent and culture.

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Nicki Minaj Treated A ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour’ Concertgoer To Their Own Medicine After They Tossed Something At The Rapper Onstage

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Nicki Minaj and Cardi B may not see eye to eye, but they do agree on one thing — disrespectful concertgoers should be dealt with immediately.

Yesterday (April 20), during Nicki’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour stop in Detroit, Michigan, an attendee attempted to ruin the event for everyone. As Nicki rapped her crossover hit “Starships” (despite vowing never perform it anymore), a ticket holder seemingly tossed an object at the musician.

Fortunately, the item didn’t make contact with Nicki. Instead, she blocked the trinket, then she hurled it back in the direction that it was thrown from. In the clip captured by a bystander, venue security was seen working their way to the section in question. However, it is unclear if the culprit was tracked down. The show continued without any further interruption.

At another point of the concert, Nicki surprised fans with a few guest cameos. To pay homage to the Motor City, she brought out two rappers from the city. One of those musicians was none other than hometown hero Big Sean. The duo performed their 2011 “Dance (Ass)” Remix.

Fellow Detroit native, Sada Baby, made his way onto the stage for a performance of his 2020 single “Whole Lotta Choppas.” Nicki was sure to deliver her viral verse from the song’s remix for all to recite back to her.

Nicki Minaj hasn’t addressed the incident online. So, all’s well that ends well.

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Big Sean Headlining NFL Draft Concert Series In Hometown Detroit

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Big Sean has always repped his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Now, he is going to walk across the NFL Draft stage in his city. No, he’s not getting drafted, but he is going to be the headline act of the NFL Draft. The NFL has announced the Big Seaon will headline its Bud Light NFL Draft Concert Series. Along with other artists and Detroit favorites, Sean will look to put on for his city on the biggest nights of the year. The Draft takes place next week on April 25th and 26th.

Sean Will Perform on day one of the draft. Sean will tasked with hyping up the crowd at Campus Martius Park for the night’s festivities. The draft is already a must-see TV, so Big Sean adds another layer to the broadcast. The Bears hold the number one overall pick, and there are numerous teams trying to change their franchise’s fortunes in this draft. The Bears’ likely first overall pick will be USC’s Caleb Williams. It’s a big night for every fan. I hope their team gets a future star and Big Sean gets to show up for the home crowd.

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Big Sean Set To Kick Off The NFL Draft Concert

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 16: Rapper Big Sean performs onstage during day 2 of Rolling Loud 2024 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 16, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Big Sean will hold down day one of the NFL Draft Concert Series. The Detroit Youth Choir will hit the stage on day two. Bazzi, a Michigan native, will close out the NFL Draft Concert Series. The show is completely free for fans. The event is on a first-come, first-served basis. Tim Tubito, director of event presentation and content at the NFL, said of the event in a statement: “With the Draft coming to Detroit, we knew the importance of representing the rich cultural history and music legacy of this city as part of our NFL Draft Concert Series,” Tim Tubito, director of event presentation and content at the NFL said. “With an incredible lineup of headliners who all hail from the region, we’re excited for these great artists to help us create an amazing on-site experience for our fans and prospects.”

Big Sean recenlty ended his break from music in march realeasing a new single for the first ti me in years. Recently he and Jhene Aiko treated fans to a romantic performance at Coachella. along with his music comeback, Big Sean has also announced hes dropping a self help book called “Go Higher”. Next week we will be able to see the NFL’s headliner in action as Big Sean is set to start the NFL draft off with a bang.

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Big Sean And Jhene Aiko Treat Fans To Romantic Coachella Performance

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Big Sean and Jhene Aiko have chemistry. Anybody who has seen the two artists perform, or listened to their joint album, Twenty88, can attest to this. Both have lessened their output in recent years, but Aiko’s recent Coachella performance was a reminder of how charming they can be when performing alongside one another. Aiko’s weekend set was loaded with guests, including Omarion and Saweetie, but the real highlight was when Big Sean popped up to perform the 2013 single “Beware.”

Both Sean and Jhene were in top form as they traded verses. The part that really hit audience members in the feels, however, was during the song’s outro. The instrumental slowed down, and the artists looked into each other’s eyes while singing in unison. Aiko can be seen laughing near the eight-second mark of the accompanying video. The crowd helped them shout the chorus, and the two hugged and kissed as soon as the song ended. Big Sean gave Jhene Aiko a pat on the butt as he left the stage, and the latter urged the crowd to cheer on the father of her son, Noah. It doesn’t get more wholesome during a Coachella set.

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“Beware” was a fitting choice for Big Sean and Jhene Aiko’s lone Coachella performance. It was the first collaboration between the two artists, and would eventually be certified three times platinum. They have since gone on to record several collabs, including “Moments” (2017) and “Body Language” (2020). Aiko told Elle that she and Big Sean have very different approaches to making music, but she feels they bring the best out of each other. “I work on songs little by little, and he doesn’t,” she explained. “He’ll finish a song in one night. It motivates me. I’m never mad at it because it does help me be more productive. It’s always a good time, though, because we’re always just being silly and making jokes.”

Despite having an infant son at home, Big Sean and Jhene Aiko have big career plans for 2024. Sean will release a book titled Go Higher on October 8, and he released his latest single, “Precision,” on March 22. Aiko doesn’t have a solid release date for her next project, but the tentatively titled JA4 is also theorized to drop this year. Both have credited parenthood with redefining their approach to art. “It’s funny how [kids] end up being the teachers,” Sean told People Magazine. “Even though you’re there to guide and teach them, they teach you. That’s something I really appreciate.”

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