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[WATCH] Diddy Celebrated with Lifetime Achievement Awards at 2022 BET Awards

June 27, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Sean “Diddy” Combs was given the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 BET Awards. The honor follows the release of his latest single, “Gotta Move On,” featuring Bryson Tiller, the announcement of his upcoming album and relationship with Motown Records, and the establishment of his new R&B label, LOVE RECORDS.

The celebration of Diddy included a guest appearance by JAY-Z in a pre-taped message. A star-studded performance followed including performances by Jodeci for “Come and Talk to Me,” Mary J Blige’s “I’m Goin Down,” Diddy with Kanye West for “Victory,” Shyne delivering “Bad Boyz,” The Lox and Lil Kim for “All About the Benjamins.” Before Diddy delivered “I Need a Girl,” teamed with Busta Rhymes for “Pass the Ciroc” and Bryson Tiller “Gotta Move On.”

The celebration of Diddy included the voice of Kim Porter and wrapped with Faith Evans and Maverick City Choir hitting the stage for “I’ll Be Missing You.”

Creative director and frequent Diddy collaborator, Lauriann Gibson, served as the lead for the tribute performance. An In Memoriam video montage including images of Kim Porter, The Notorious B.I.G., Andre Harrell, Craig Mack, Heavy D, and Black Rob was presented at the conclusion of the set.

You can see the full tribute below.

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Usher Presents L.A. Reid With Icon Award At Culture Creators

June 26, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Usher honored his mentor L.A. Reid with the icon award at the 6th annual Culture Creator Brunch. “Our honorees share in our collective experience that is sometimes met with doubt, frustration, and unnecessary complication,” says Culture Creators founder Joi Brown. “Yet we march on as a collective village that continues to produce excellence because experience has taught us that we don’t get to quit.”

She continued: “I didn’t know what Culture Creators was to become when I started, but I’m clear on where we’re headed.”

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This year, Usher presented Reid, a music industry veteran and mentor, with the Icon Award. L.A. Reid’s acceptance of the honor was preceded by a video montage, which included personal congratulatory remarks from the likes of Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, 21 Savage, DJ Khaled, and Jermaine Dupri, to name a few.

Guests were also treated to captivating performances by Amber Riley and host Coco Jones. Culture Creators also introduced three new awards that were given out on the red carpet, Community Advocate, Blog of the Year, and HBCU Rising Culture Creator.

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Presenting sponsor Netflix welcomed Culture Creators’ guests to a lush photo experience via the Strong Black Lead Portrait Studio. Empowered partner CÎROC treated guests to a number of curated specialty drinks like the DeLeón Blanco Pink Paloma, Summer Citrus Sunset, and a few of their summer spritzers during the immaculately designed post-show reception. Additional partners included Pivotal Ventures, Lexus, and Morgan Stanley.

2022 saw the event expand and evolved as it highlights the achievements of thought leaders, philanthropists, executives, entertainers, artists, and other pillars of African American culture in an intimate setting among key players.

In other news, Usher has a new single with City Girls slated for a July 1 release.

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Lil Wayne Added to Perform at The 2022 BET Awards

June 26, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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Lil Wayne, 39, is being added to the growing list of performers for this year’s BET Awards.

A press release on Thursday announced the “A Milli” rapper will join a star studded list of performers including Lizzo, Babyface, Chlöe, Jack Harlow, Chance The Rapper, Roddy Ricch, Fireboy DML and more.

Business titan, Diddy is set to be honored with BET’s “Lifetime Achievement Award.“ Oscar-nominated actor, Taraji P. Henson will be hosting this year, making it her second time doing so. The 2022 BET Awards will air on June 26 on BET at 8 pm ET/ PT from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Doechii, Ella Mai, GIVĒON, Joey Bada$$, Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin, Latto and Muni Long are set to grace the stage. In addition to the announced performers Idris Elba, Irv Gotti, Janelle Monáe, Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya and Sanaa Lathan will be presenting amongst others.

For the complete list of this year’s nominees, performers and presenters visit bet.com.

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Lil Baby Awarded Ascap Songwriter of The Year at 35th Ascap Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

June 25, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Lil baby is picking up the Ascap Songwriter of the year for the 2nd time in a row at the 35th annual Ascap Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.

The awards ceremony that celebrates songwriters and publishers is set to take place today, June21 through June 24 on @ASCAP and @ASCAPUrban’s social media channels.

Grammy Award-winning songwriter and artist, Lil Baby is behind several chart-topping hits including “Every Chance I Get,” “Girls Want Girls,” “On Me,” “Rags2Riches 2” and “Wants and Needs.” Lil Baby fans can be delighted to know his 3rd studio album and follow up to MyTurn is slated for a summer 2022 release.

Other expected highlights include “Deconstructed: Ashanti Breaks Down Her Hits,” a special ASCAP Experience conversation featuring multiplatinum singer and songwriter Ashanti.

Ashanti, 41, will speak with VIBE Editor-in-Chief, Datwon Thomas about the 20-year anniversary of her history-making debut album, Ashanti, and delve into the creation of some of her all-time greatest hits.

The event will be broadcast from ASCAP’s YouTube channel. More information is available at www.ascapexperience.com

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Lil Wayne Added To List Of 2022 BET Award Performers

June 24, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne, 39, is being added to the growing list of performers for this year’s BET Awards.

For the complete list of this year’s nominees, performers and presenters visit bet.com.

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Mass Appeal & Live Nation Urban Announces “Hip Hop 50 Live”

June 22, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Today, entertainment company Mass Appeal announces its joining forces with Live Nation Urban to produce live event programming in celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th birthday.

Over the next few years, Hip Hop 50 Live will bring fans experiences that touch on all facets of the globally recognized culture. From Park Jams to Festival stages this partnership will create moments that will bring together the voices that turned this genre into a way of life.

Starting this summer, these events will kick off at parks across the country to take it back to the essence with a multi-sensory experience consisting of; live DJ sessions, interactive experiences, pop-up merch, educational activations and amazing food & drink. These Park Jams will be followed by a dynamic series of events focused around Hip Hop History Month in November. In addition to these events, Mass Appeal and Live Nation Urban are teaming up to create original content, product collaborations, Web3 launches and more to celebrate #HipHop50. Fans can expect additional announcements in the coming months for the 2022 events calendar and the plans for 2023 and beyond.

“We are thrilled to partner with the world’s leading live entertainment company to bring fans one-of-a-kind experiences in celebration of Hip Hop’s 50th birthday. We are planning to celebrate all facets of the culture and globe via this dynamic partnership” says Peter Bittenbender, Mass Appeal CEO.

Brandon Pankey, Vice President of Business Development and Operations for Live Nation Urban, said “ Live Nation Urban was founded to REDEFINE culture. To celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop with Nas, Peter and the Mass Appeal team is absolutely the type of partnership that our company is excited to form to continue to tell the stories about our culture globally.”

The partnership is the latest announcement surrounding Mass Appeal’s #HipHop50 initiative – a massive cross-platform campaign aimed at celebrating Hip Hop’s momentous anniversary in the most authentic and globally impactful way possible. Mass Appeal kicked off its #HipHop50 premium content partnership with Paramount & Showtime and to date has aired the following documentaries, such as: YOU’RE WATCHING VIDEO MUSIC BOX, RICKY POWELL: THE INDIVIDUALIST and CYPRESS HILL: INSANE IN THE BRAIN.

To further celebrate Hip Hop’s longevity, Mass Appeal also announced Hip Hop 50 The Soundtrack. Teaming up with some of the industry’s most highly regarded producers including DJ Premier, Swizz Beatz, Mustard, The-Dream, Mike Will Made It, No I.D, Hit-Boy, Take A Daytrip and Tainy, Mass Appeal will drop The Soundtrack in a series of 10 EPs of all newly released music that will bring together these creative minds who are defining the landscape of music and culture in celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop. Fans can stay tuned for the first EP in the Summer of 2022. Last year, Mass Appeal also launched its Spotify Original podcast – The Bridge: 50 Years of Hip Hop – hosted by Grammy Award-winning artist Nas and radio personality Minya “Miss Info” Oh and featuring lively conversations with a plethora of guests ranging from iconic rappers, producers, to today’s popular artists. A portion of all #HipHop50 proceeds will be donated to the various charitable organizations, including, the Universal Hip Hop Museum set to open its doors in 2024.

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Kid Cudi Reveals “To The Moon” Tour with Don Toliver, Denzel Curry, 070 Shake

June 22, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Kid Cudi is hitting the road this summer with his “To The Moon” tour. The 38 year-old rapper and actor shared the dates for his world tour that’ll kick off in Vancouver, BC on August 16 and will end in Milan, Italy on November 22. He’ll be joined by Don Toliver, Denzel Curry, 070 Shake and Strick, who will open for him on select dates.

For the U.S dates Cudi will start in Portland, OR on August 18 and make his last stop stateside in his hometown of Cleveland,OH on September 17.

The latest news follows Kid Cudi’s announcement last week revealing a new Netflix series, new album, and new event are coming on September 30.

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 24 at 10 a.m..

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Lil Baby Named Ascap Songwriter of The Year at 35th Annual Ascap Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

June 21, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Lil baby is picking up the Ascap Songwriter of the year for the 2nd time in a row at the 35th annual Ascap Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.

The awards ceremony that celebrates songwriters and publishers is set to take place today, June21 through June 24 on @ASCAP and @ASCAPUrban’s social media channels.

Other expected highlights include “Deconstructed: Ashanti Breaks Down Her Hits,” a special ASCAP Experience conversation featuring multiplatinum singer and songwriter Ashanti.

The event will be broadcast from ASCAP’s YouTube channel. More information is available at www.ascapexperience.com

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ICYMI: Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky and Future Headline Rolling Loud New York

June 18, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Rolling Loud revealed its lineup for this year’s New York edition. Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky and Future will serve as headliners for the three day festival. Returning to Citi Field from September 23 to September 25. Future is also headlining Rolling Loud Miami in July and Toronto in early September.

Last year’s festival which sold out featured headliners and performers like Travis Scott, 50 Cent, A$ap Ferg, Bobby Shmurda, Joey Bada$$, and others. This year also includes a long list of must-see performers.

New York 2022 will officially be Big Sean’s first time performing at RL fest. Other artists set to perform at the traveling Hip-Hop festival include Lil Uzi Vert, Westside Gunn, Lil Baby, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie,Shenseea, Don Toliver, Busta Rhymes, Erica Banks, Fivio Foreign, 21 Savage and more.

Tickets for Rolling Loud New York 2022 went on sale Friday, June 17.

Check out the full line up below and for more details on ticketing information click here.

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