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Busta Rhymes Performs With Janet Jackson

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When it comes to flow, lyricism, and creativity no one does it better than Busta Rhymes. The Hip-Hop icon is a staple in the game. From his albums, style, and dope music videos his influence is everywhere. Moreover, during a Janet Jackson concert at Madison Square Garden, she brought out Busta as a surprise guest. The two legends performed their 1998 bop “What’s It Gonna Be?” for the first time. Fans who attended caught the historic moment on video of the iconic pair performing their hit record during Janet Jackson’s New York stop for her Together Again tour.

Not only that, both Busta and Janet Jackson received tons of love from the crowd as they danced and perform their classic collab. Later, after their performance, Busta Rhymes gave the “Control” singer her flowers with a literal grand bouquet. “We’re going to give you your flowers…. your botanical garden while you can smell them,” he told the singer as someone gave her the bouquet. Not only that as Bus continued to shower the legendary singer with gifts and praise, he explained how their hit song came to be. “In 1998, 25 years ago, I’m on the Belt Parkway going from Long Island to Manhattan,” Busta began.

Busta Rhymes Gives Janet Jackson Her Flowers

Busta Rhymes continued, “I’m listening to Janet Jackson do an interview with Angie Martinez when she was on Hot 97.” Moreover, he told the crowd that when Angie Martinez asked the R&B icon who she wanted to work with and she said ‘Busta Rhymes’ he almost crashed his car. Furthermore, Busta noted, “To this day, our video is the most expensive Hip Hop video made in the history of Hip Hop culture.” The legendary rhymer tied off his speech by wishing Janet Jackson a happy birthday (which is next week) and brought out a cake to commemorate the collaboration.

After their iconic performance Busta Rhymes took to Instagram to give his sentiments and appreciation for being able to perform with Janet Jackson. “Tonight was one for EVERY HISTORY BOOK!! FIRST TIME EVER THE WORLD GOT TO WITNESS THE BEAUTIFUL QUEEN @janetjackson & Myself perform ‘WHAT’S IT GONNA BE’ IN 25YRS SINCE THE CREATION OF THE SONG FROM THE ‘EXTINCTION LEVEL EVENT’ ALBUM At @thegarden,” he wrote. “Thank you Queen for having me tonight and being apart of this Dream Coming true. I’m forever Grateful and I love you sooooo much. Happy Early Bday Queen and Happy Mother’s Day and Happy 25yr Anniversary to our Classic.” For more daily news on your favorite artist tap into HNHH for the scoop.

Kehlani’s Something In The Water Festival Set Trends On Twitter

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Coachella is obviously one of the biggest festivals to take place in the spring and summer months, but after it ends there’s still plenty more excitement and live entertainment to be seen. This weekend, Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water is taking place in his home state of Virginia, and the lineup is seriously stacked, to say the least. Things began on Friday (April 28) with Kid Cudi headlining the Solar Stage while Mumford & Sons took over the Lunar Stage. Earlier in the day, patrons also saw NLE Choppa, Doechii, Skrillex, Wale, and Kehlani, among others.

The latter R&B diva’s set obviously made an impression, as she began trending on Twitter on Saturday (April 29). Many in attendance have been sharing beautiful snapshots they captured of the sultry vocalist on stage, while others have been uploading videos of their favourite performances from her roughly 40-minute-long setlist. Thankfully, the entire thing was on a live stream, allowing fans of Kehlani to tune into their incredible show from the comfort of home.

Kehlani Kills Their Something in the Water Performance

There were some slight technical difficulties in the beginning, but ultimately, the “Did I” hitmaker put on a show that won’t soon be forgotten. “Kehlani’s microphone stays on,” one YouTube user pointed out after watching the stream. “She’s gonna show up ad sing! So underrated.” Aside from just sounding good, ‘lani also captivated viewers with their alluring good looks and obvious glow.

Day two of the festival is officially underway, and attendees are more than excited to catch headliners Lil Wayne and Pharrell’s Phriends later this evening. Before they close things out, acts like Latto, Coi Leray, the Jonas Brothers, Lil Yachty, and Summer Walker are due to entertain the crowd. Sunday will also bring more live performances from some of our favourites, which are sure to result in more viral moments and flowers given. Scroll further to see more photos and videos from Kehlani’s time at Something in the Water. For more pop culture and music news updates, make sure to tap back in with HNHH later this weekend.

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Bad Bunny Returns To Headline Weekend 2 Of Coachella

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Bad Bunny returned to Coachella this weekend to headline night one of the final weekend of the festival. The artist performed on a platform on the huge stage, flanked by dancers and surrounded by massive screens displaying a backdrop of a sky full of stars. The performance was also live-streamed on Youtube. It was clearly a huge production, and fans showed their enthusiasm with a constant dull roar of cheering throughout the set. The singer performed all of his hits, including tracks from his latest album, 2022’s Un Verano Sin Ti. Bad Bunny looked enthusiastic about the set, hyping up the crowd at every chance he got. It is unknown if his alleged girlfriend, Kendall Jenner, was in attendance. However, she did make it out to last weeks performance.

For those unfamiliar, Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, and songwriter who has made a name for himself in the Latin and American music scenes. He is known for his unique blend of reggaeton, trap, and Latin pop. Bad Bunny has become a global phenomenon over the last few years. He first gained popularity with his debut single “Soy Peor” in 2017 and has since released multiple chart-topping albums and collaborated with various artists, including Cardi B, J Balvin, and Drake. Bad Bunny has won multiple awards for his music, including a Grammy Award and Latin Grammy Award, and continues to push boundaries in the music industry with his unique style and artistic vision.

Bad Bunny Brushes Off Harry Styles Drama

Bad Bunny also headlined weekend one of Coachella. While his performance went off without a hitch, there were some technical issues. Additionally, a bit of unexpected drama hit social media after the set ended. Bad Bunny, or rather his team, seems to have started a war with Harry Styles fans. During his performance, the screen behind the singer was displaying various pictures and tweets, many of them from fans. Unfortunately for Bad Bunny, this included one tweet that threw shade at pop star Harry Styles. It read, “Good night, Benito could do ‘As It Was’, but Harry could never do ‘El Apagon’.” Of course, Harry Styles fans took this and ran with is, as they often do, leading to a firestorm.

Bad Bunny and his team responded to the backlash very quickly to explain that it was all a misunderstanding. “Our intention is to create light hearted designs that embody Bad Bunny’s personality and amplify the experience he presents as a performer,” his team said. “The request from the artist during the visuals for ‘El Apagón’ performance was to use the image only and not text from the tweet, which we take responsibility for and correct it for Friday’s performance.” So, as it stands, the inclusion of the tweet was accidental and not something Bad Bunny approved. Did you check out Bad Bunny’s weekend 2 performance? What did you think? Sound off in the comments!

Justin Bieber Reacts To Frank Ocean’s Coachella Set: “I Was Deeply Moved… He Continues To Set The Bar High”

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What was expected to be one of the biggest headlining performances in Coachella history unfortunately didn’t live up to expectations on Sunday (April 16) evening. First it was announced hours before Frank Ocean was due to go on stage that his set wouldn’t be a part of the YouTube live stream. The California native was also an hour late and left many confused with his haphazard setlist. The majority of reactions pouring in online have been largely critical of the performer. Of course, he was likely nervous prior to taking to the stage for the first time since 2017.

It’s since been revealed that Ocean suffered an injury while biking ahead of his concert. This reportedly lead to several last-minute changes. Some sources report that he almost didn’t go on at all. Others tell of a giant ice rink that was never used for its intended purpose. As music lovers continue to ponder what this means for his headlining set during Coachella weekend two, another artist is using their platform to applaud the 35-year-old for his efforts. Late on Monday (April 17) night, Justin Bieber shared an Instagram photo from in the crowd at Ocean’s show, sharing his thoughts in the caption.

Justin Bieber Praises Frank Ocean’s Controversial Headlining Performance

“I was blown away by Frank Ocean’s Coachella performance,” the Canadian crooner wrote while giving the “Nikes” artist his flowers. “His artistry is simply unmatched, his style, his taste, his voice, his attention to detail.” According to Bieber, watching his fellow singer this past weekend left him feeling “deeply moved.” He added, “It made me want to keep going and get better as an artist. He continues to set the bar high and gave me a night I will never forget! Thanks Frank.”

To keep the peace, the Journals hitmaker turned off his comment section, preventing any potential haters from further bashing his friend. As Complex notes, Ocean himself described his first attempt at headlining as “chaotic,” though he did hint that a new album is locked and loaded in his arsenal, generating at least some excitement amid the disappointment. Do you agree with Justin Bieber’s opinion of Frank’s show? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music news updates.

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Latto Performs At Coachella, Seemingly Shades Nicki Minaj & Previews New Music

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It was a markedly wild weekend at Coachella, from Bad Bunny’s technical difficulties during his headlining set on night one to Frank Ocean’s disappointing return to the stage on Sunday (April 16). Somewhere in between those two milestones, Latto finally graced the Sahara stage with her presence. She obviously pulled out some of her discography’s most popular releases, much to fans’ pleasure. Aside from blessing the crowd with her own talent, the Atlanta-based artist also brought out Saweetie, as well as Tia Corrine to perform “Freaky T.” On top of those two surprises, she also gave Megan Thee Stallion a shoutout during her performance.

While there was certainly lots of evidence of Latto being a self-proclaimed “girl’s girl,” we did also hear her appear to throw shade at another rap diva – Nicki Minaj. The two famously beefed on social media a few weeks back, and while they never officially squashed it, both artists made it sound as though they had moved on from the drama. However, the 24-year-old poked the bear once again at Coachella, seemingly dissing the mother of one in an unreleased track she previewed during yesterday’s set.

Latto Teases New Song at Coachella

“Bitches acting like they running shit, they really ran through / She thought I would kiss her ass, she mustn’t have took her meds,” the “Wheelie” hitmaker chiefly spits in the unnamed track. “Say she got a problem, imaginary smoke / Bitch, you said it’s up, then put on the floor,” the speculative single continues. While she doesn’t definitively name-drop the “Super Bass” artist in the song, it wasn’t hard for fans to piece the puzzle together.

The blonde beauty also appeared to address her situation with Minaj once more before leaving the stage but again, no exact names were used. “Pussy hoe, let a bitch know, we tired of the subtweets this year,” she said while exiting the stage, seemingly in reference to her Twitter beef with the 40-year-old a few months back. Keep scrolling to see more videos from Latto’s fully loaded Coachella set, and check back later for more hip-hop news updates.

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Lil Tjay Performs For Massive Crowd In Paris After Shooting Recovery

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At just 21 years old, Lil Tjay has been through a lot – including being shot seven times last June. At the time, the young lyricist was hours away from hopping on a flight to Paris. This obviously never came to be as a result of his nearly fatal injuries. He’s taken the time since then to recover and focus on his health – still showing out with noteworthy new music releases from time to time. Now that he’s feeling more like himself again, Tjay finally took his flight to France this past weekend. He performed in the city of love for a crowd who was nothing short of enthused to see him back on stage.

On Sunday (April 16), Akademiks posted a video from the recent event. It shows hundreds of people shining light from their phones back at Tjay as he entertains them. “I got shot right before I got on the plane,” the “Beat the Odds” artist reflected at the show. “I got a second chance at life,” he also noted before launching into a fan favourite from his discography.

Lil Tjay Does it Big in Paris

On his own Instagram feed, Tjay has been commerating his time overseas with plenty of content. He began the month of April in Israel, later travelling to Germany, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Hungary. Earlier this week, he also hit up Italy. To mark his time in France, the lyricist cleverly referenced a bar from Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “N*ggas in Paris” in his caption. “If you escaped what I escaped, you’d be in Paris getting f*cked up too!! 🤷🏾‍♂️🍻,” it reads.

Speaking of Hov, he also made an appearance in the capital of France this weekend. The father of three was tapped to perform at Louis Vuitton’s surprise concert in honour of Andy Warhol and Jean Michel-Basquiat, during which he rapped his and Ye’s 2011 hit, along with a host of other popular tracks. Aside from those performances, music lovers have also been raving about sets at both Coachella and Rolling Loud Thailand over the past few days. Scroll on to see more photos and videos from Lil Tjay’s Eurotrip, and tap back in later for more hip-hop news updates.

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Monica Stops Fight At Her Concert: Video

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Monica does not want you fighting at her shows, especially not when she’s singing a love song. The Grammy-winning icon had to shut down an altercation between two fans at her show on April 1 in D.C. She was in the middle of singing her acclaimed 1995 ballad “Why I Love You So Much” when the spat broke out. It appears that she didn’t realize what was happening at first, but it soon became impossible to ignore. Unfortunately for patrons who were simply there to enjoy the show, Monica had to stop the song to say something to the two women.

After signaling to the DJ to stop the backing track, the singer spoke directly to the concertgoers involved. “Come on now, I’m singing a love song. I ain’t singing ‘Knuck If You Buck,’ baby, calm that shit down.” However, not even Monica could get the two to stop, and their confrontation continued. In an attempt to return peace to the crowd, the R&B icon tried to do one of the women involved a solid. “Somebody take her, get her a drink on me. Calm down,” she said.

Monica Has Feuding Fans Removed

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Idk what was going, but Shawty in the pink definitely got her lick back. 👊🏾 #rnbvibes #dcconcert #rnbexperience #saturdaynight #fyp

♬ original sound – Mrs. Dee W.

After Monica couldn’t stop the conflict between the fans, she had to tell security to remove them. The other audience members appeared pleased as the mood killers were escorted from the venue. While they left, the singer dedicated a performance of her 2003 single “So Gone” to the women. As it turns out, Monica herself is no stranger to physical altercations. During a now infamous performance of their 1998 single, “The Boy Is Mine,” she and Brandy seemed extremely tense.

It was noticeable at the time, and it seems even more obvious watching it now. Especially considering we know that Monica had punched Brandy in the face directly before the two performed. It’s a piece of pop culture history that is now the stuff of legend. Luckily, the pair have since quashed their beef, and have even gone on to show each other love. What do you think about the altercation in the video? Was it was serious enough to warrant tossing the fans out? Let us know in the comments.

Megan Thee Stallion Fan Arrested For Impersonating Police Officer In Hopes Of Meeting Houston Hottie

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Some fans would do anything to meet Megan Thee Stallion – including face felony charges for impersonating an officer. This past weekend, local barber Trayvone Lil Darus Stevenson did just that, dressing as a member of the K-9 unit last Friday (March 31) to catch the rap diva’s first performance of the year at the AT&T Block Party. According to ABC 13, the man successfully gained admission into the concert by telling the administration on-site that he was working as security for the sold-out event.

While he surely felt great about making it into the venue, Stevenson was ultimately arrested around 8 PM, before the object of his desire even began her performance. It seems the 28-year-old spent his weekend at the Harris County Jail. Now, he’s facing charges of impersonating a public servant. Attorneys working on the case claim that the accused “has no qualifications as any type of law enforcement officer.” It’s also worth noting that the barber didn’t bring a dog with him to the AT&T Block Party, despite choosing to dress in a K-9 unit vest.

Houston Barber Dresses as K-9 Officer to Meet Megan Thee Stallion

Yesterday (April 3), Stevenson was granted a $15,000 bond by the judge presiding over his antics, KHOU reported. Because he has no previous record, he was able to bond out following his hearing, court records reveal. Despite the relatively quick release, Prosecutor Mathew Jackson made it abundantly clear that “this is still a felony case,” and what the Houstonian hairstylist attempted to pull off is a serious breach of the law. “Megan Thee Stallion is a fantastic draw, big draw, especially here in Houston, but this is still a felony case. You cannot go and impersonate an officer to get into a concert venue,” he insisted.

The 28-year-old hasn’t responded to the situation herself, which is completely understandable seeing as she had the most jam-packed weekend we’ve seen in a minute. Aside from performing in her hometown for the first time in years, Thee Stallion also threw the first pitch at an Astros game in a curve-hugging all-white outfit a few days ago. On top of that, she also linked up with Shania Twain at the annual Country Music Awards, which you can read all about here. Make sure to check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Megan Thee Stallion Out-Twerked By Male Fan, Links Up With Shania Twain At The CMAs

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She’s only just getting used to being back outside after a few months out of the spotlight, but already, Megan Thee Stallion is as booked and busy as ever. To kick off her weekend, the Hot Girl Coach gave her first performance of 2023 in her hometown on Friday (March 31), which saw her twerking skills put to shame by a fan. While many female lovers of the rap diva have been known to show what their knees can do, this time around, it was a man who broke the internet with his behind.

In a video that’s circulating online, Thee Stallion and a group of Hotties dance along to one of her twerk-worthy anthems. Many of those surrounding the “Big Ole Freak” hitmaker are women who had their booties bouncing along to the beat. At one point, she turned around to give the audience a view of her cheeks clapping, at which time she noticed a man on the stage who was making his presence felt with his dance moves. After noticing his talent, Meg quickly moved out of the way to hype the entertainer up while he continued to shake every ounce of junk in his trunk.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Twerking Put to Shame by Fan

Since @theneighborhoodtalk shared the clip on Sunday (March 2), countless users have been leaving hilarious comments. “He been practicing in the mirror for this very moment 😂!” one person joked. “He threw it in a circle better than most of us chile 😂😂,” and “Ok McLovin! 🗣🙌🙌🙌,” others later quipped. Even from just the brief footage, we can tell that Thee Stallion’s return to the stage was obviously exactly what she and her fanbase hoped it would be after a tumultuous end to 2022.

To end her weekend, the 28-year-old stepped out for another public appearance while celebrating country music. For tonight’s annual CMA Awards, she donned a ’70s disco-inspired look, consisting of a custom Defience blue dress that markedly comes complete with a sultry hip cutout and large white buckle. As has become tradition lately, her hair was worn in a bold afro, and perfectly matched by her giant hoop earrings. Keep scrolling to catch photos of Megan Thee Stallion and her Canadian friend, Shania Twain, at the event. Make sure to check back later for more pop culture news updates.

Hot Girl Coach Attends the CMA Awards

Megan Thee Stallion and Shania Twain at the 2023 CMT Music Awards held at Moody Center on April 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)
Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Renee Dominguez/FilmMagic)
Shania Twain and Megan Thee Stallion speak onstage at the 2023 CMT Music Awards held at Moody Center on April 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)

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Lil Uzi Vert On “The Tonight Show”: Watch Rapper Perform “Just Wanna Rock”

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Lil Uzi Vert has been doing their part to keep listeners enticed lately, frequently hinting at an upcoming collaboration with Playboi Carti. Earlier this month, a version of their “Sauce Real Hard” single surfaced online, generating plenty of buzz for what else the duo may be cooking up. Aside from that, the Philly-born rapper was also announced as a part of Pharrell’s Something In The Water festival lineup, along with Lil Wayne and other famous friends.

More recently on LUV’s agenda, however, was last night’s (March 27) appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The eccentric artist didn’t sit down to converse with the host, though they did drop by to perform 2022’s “Just Wanna Rock,” which has quickly become a favourite from their discography. Surrounded by a crew of talented dancers, Lil Uzi brings out impressive moves of his own while letting out the track’s brief verses.

Lil Uzi Vert on The Tonight Show

“Hit it once, no ties, how the f*ck you gon’ kill my vibe? / Stand on my money, don’t know my size / Pick them sides, and you better choose wisely / That’s my high, one, two, three, four, throw up the five, that’s my high,” the fast-paced lyrics go. While there isn’t much to the words, the Jersey-club-inspired “Just Wanna Rock” beat had audiences in the studio and at home grooving along with the 27-year-old’s performance.

Earlier this year, ahead of the Super Bowl, DJ Drama sparked an interesting hip-hop debate by suggesting that Lil Uzi Vert’s single could replace Meek Mill’s “Dreams and Nightmares” as the Philadelphia Eagles’ unofficial anthem. While many understood what the Generation Now founder was getting at with his comments, even the rappers themselves argued that the latter song could never be topped. “I don’t think so,” the “Myron” artist responded at the time. “That song like been around for a very long time, and that song is still hitting exactly the same way. I’m just gonna have to see, you know, in a couple of years or a decade or whatever.” Check out a video of LUV’s performance on Fallon above, and tune in later for more hip-hop news updates.

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