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Rihanna’s Best Live Performances

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Since her audacious debut with Pon De Replay in 2005, Rihanna has been an unstoppable sonic force in hip-hop. In what feels like a matter of moments, she has gone from sparkling ingenue to tour-de-force performance artist whose talents have found equal spotlights in the worlds of music, film and fashion. Her performance at Super Bowl LVII was only an inevitable bullet point on an already epic resume. 

Still, like many of the greats – think Janet Jackson, Britney Spears and Mary J. Blige – it is Rihanna’s live performances where her genius is on full display. She might be performing for a sold-out stadium, but she has mastered the uncanny ability to individualize her productions, creating an intimacy between fans and herself that allows them to believe that they are in her orbit, if only until the song is over. Watching her live is to watch a virtuoso in the midst of an artistic renaissance happening one right after the other. In a matter of a few beats, she can go from coy and seductive to fierce and uncompromising. 

When reflecting on her own performances, jazz chanteuse Nina Simone once said, “I want to shake people up so bad, that when they leave a nightclub where I’ve performed, I just want them to be to pieces.” 

That ability to shake the earth and everyone on it is something that Rihanna can also claim to do. People are not just humming and dancing when they leave her arenas; they’re thinking, their brains rattling around even as their bodies are still moving to rhythms cast on the wind in their wake. 

In looking at Rihanna’s oeuvre of performances, certain shows stand out more than others, though in no particular order:  

Diamonds- 2014 Concert For Valor

Dressed in black sequins, with her hair as straight-as-a-ski-slope as it angles down her back, all Rihanna said was “Hello D.C.” before she launched into her song “Diamonds” at the 2014 Concert for Valor in the nation’s capital. She was only 26 at the time, and yet she held her own at a star-studded event where the roster of performers included Jennifer Hudson, David Grohl and Metallica. The entire show was broadcast on HBO. 

Diamonds- 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Cue to the same song, but a different tenor. At the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show – which capped in at 53 million views – Rihanna skipped all introductions as she sauntered on stage in a slinky black dress with a slit from ankle to hip. Black thigh highs offered a teasing glimpse of skin that fit the show’s theme of Dangerous Liaisons, a story that is all about the games men and women play when confusing love for power. Fog billowed around her as she crooned to the audience in an ultimate delivery of seduction and ‘look-but-don’t-touch’ vibes. The sunglasses with the white rims kept the number playful while the black opera gloves maintained an aura of class.

Love The Way You Lie/Not Afraid (Ft. Eminem)-2010 VMAs

After the release of her fifth studio album, Loud, which was released in 2010, the Barbadian songstress adopted a new look that included shockingly bright magenta hair and a roster of songs that were not afraid to seduce. In this S&M era, she joined forces with Eminem to perform “Love the Way You Lie / Not Afraid” at the 2010 VMAs. After Eminem performed with a sacrosanct prowess that was infused with gospel, Rihanna appeared, seemingly out of nowhere, like a waifish prom queen who has decided that she’s got more important things to talk about than who won king and queen that night. She had a song to sing and hearts to break, and she was going to deliver.

Bitch Better Have My Money-2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Even if she hadn’t been wearing the sour-apple-green faux fur, Rihanna would have commanded attention at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards – a show that nabbed 86 million views – with her rendition of “Bitch Better Have My Money”. As if adopting the adage ‘go big or go home’, Rihanna entered the stage by slyly stepping from a helicopter and then launching into a song and dance sequence that nailed every beat with a techno precision.

Love On The Brain-2016 Global Citizen Festival

In 2016 at the Global Citizen Festival, Rihanna asked her audience, “Are you ready?” before beginning her jazz-fueled ballad “Love on the Brain.” Everything about the performance called to mind a blues club where everyone knows everyone and everyone is willing to share their heartache. Between the occasional pauses so that her fans could sing the lyrics, to her own soft and subtle sways, this was a Rihanna who can tell the rest of us all about heartache.

Pon De Replay- AOL Sessions

When an artist has had the kind of robust and dynamic career that Rihanna has had, it is tempting to overlook the earliest material. That would be a mistake. In hindsight, Rihanna’s AOL sessions with “Pon De Replay” was a sneak peek at who she would become, both as an individual artist and as a person who knew how to make her name a brand that could not be replicated or minimized. She sang and danced on a minimalistic sound stage where red dominated, commanding the camera as if she were already a seasoned veteran. The dance moves were natural and uninhibited, making it clear that she was a performer who was on the verge of something unprecedented.

Chris Brown’s Best Performances

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Whether you hate to admit it or not, Chris Brown is one of the greatest performers we have ever seen.  Just like there is always a conversation of who’s the greatest basketball player, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, or LeBron James?  Or who’s the best rapper in this generation; Drake, Kendrick Lamar, or J.Cole?  For R&B, the conversation is always Michael Jackson, Usher Raymond, and then Chris Brown.

Last year, at Usher’s Las Vegas residency, he brought out Chris Brown to perform, in which he called his co-collaborator for “New Flame”, a “legend”.  Usher is right, Breezy is a legend.  He proves he can do it all as a singer, dancer, rapper, and actor.  You’re bound to get a bit of everything when you see him in concert.  

Chris Brown has too many great performances to count.  Whether it be on tour, the Grammys, or the BET Awards, Breezy has always left it all on the stage.  Let’s take a look at the seven best performances from Chris Brown throughout his career. 

7. Chris Brown sings “All Black” at 2011 American Music Awards

Although they rescinded their invitation for him to perform there in 2022, Brown hit the AMAs stage in 2011.  In a performance where he solely displayed his vocal abilities, Breezy put his heart in it when he sang “All Back”.  The slow ballad turned into the uptempo song, “Say It With Me”, where he put his moves on display, per usual.

6. Chris Brown Performs Hits at 2014 Soul Train Music Awards

Chris Brown’s ability to sing while dancing is what separates him from other artists.  Most singers often lip sync their lyrics while performing their moves, but not Breezy.  In this performance, he started off with his hit song “Yo”, where you can clearly hear his voice over the music.  He transitions to his hits like “Poppin”, “Take You Down”, and “New Flame”. 

As the camera points to the crowd, you can see fellow artists enjoy the song, including Tank.  The R&B crooner caught himself trying to move like the Virginia artist at one point.  To wrap up this set, Breezy performed his hit, “Loyal”, which got some people off their feet.  Even nearing the end of his set, he still sounds good while dancing like his set just started.  It’s safe to say the man is in shape.

5. Breezy Gets Intimate at 2011 Summer Jam

Chris Brown gets intimate with his fans at the 2011 Summer Jam as he starts off with “Wet the Bed”.  He continues the theme by performing his slow jam, “Take You Down”.  The “No Guidance” singer has always been about his fans and is known to bring women on stage.  Of course, he did it at Summer Jam, too. 

The woman on stage was subject to Breezy dancing and caressing her as she sat in a chair.   She even experienced a few intense thrust at one point as women all throughout the stadium went crazy longing to be her.          

You can see Chris put his all into this performance nearly falling to his knees as he belted out “Take You Down”.

4. 2016 iHeartRadio Awards

In a set that shows all different sides of Breezy, iHeart fans were blessed in a set that was less than 10 minutes.  He starts with “Liquor” with his background dancers, but transitions to “Back to Sleep” by himself.  Brown is singing to a woman on stage before jumping into “Wrist”-literally.

As he raps “Wrist”, he dances along with his background dancers, but somehow he always manages to out do them.  His style is second to none.  Chris and his crew break out into his pop hit song, “Yeah 3x”.  Not too many artists can give you hits across different genres like Brown. And to top it all off, his clothing company, Black Pyramid, received a bit of promo during the set.

An-all around great performance by Breezy yet again.

3. Chris Brown performs in Timbs at the 2007 Grammys

Gliding down the stairs while coming out in a mask, Breezy started his performance with a step show before going in to his debut hit “Run It”.  Dancing in Timberland Boots is something we haven’t seen before and Chris makes it look easy.

Just like his MTV Awards performance that year, the “New Flame” singer performed alongside two kids that might be the future Breezy.  From backflips to handstands, he received a standing ovation.  And to think, he did it all on a sprained ankle and in TIMBS!  This could be considered his greatest performance based on the circumstances alone.  

2. 2007 MTV Awards

Breezy’s first time performing at the MTV Video Music Awards was in 2007.  He started it theatrically, as he acted if he was trapped in a booth.  Two kids came to free him and he started dancing alongside them.  As the two kids leave, his dance crew forms behind him as Breezy makes some stunning moves.

As “Wall to Wall” begins, Brown jumps from the stage to another platform and the show starts.  With this being his first performance on this stage, it’s no secret that he was going to be lip syncing.  As “Wall to Wall” ends, Rihanna comes out to her hit song, “Umbrella”.  After a few moments, she approaches Chris and they dance together, shortly, before going their separate ways.  This is one of the first interactions we see of the two young superstars.            

Breezy starts his Michael Jackson impression as his DJ plays “Billie Jean” in the background.  Moments like these are the reasons people say he is the second coming of MJ.  He maneuvers just like Michael did when he was on stage for a few seconds before going into his hit “Kiss Kiss”.   With the “Run It” artist jumping from platform to platform, moving like Michael, and dancing with Rihanna, there’s no way the crowd wasn’t entertained.         

1. 2006 World Music Awards Michael Jackson Tribute

Breezy did a tribute to the King of Pop at the 2006 World Music Awards.  As soon as the light hit him, the audience started cheering and did not stop.   Chris comes out in the same red “Thriller” jacket Michael had on in the original video moving like MJ himself.  He re-creates the video on stage following a young woman serenading her while dancing.

Of course, Chris Brown and his crew perform the iconic dance scene that’s in the “Thriller“ music video, to which the crowd couldn’t get enough of.  You bet he received a standing ovation that night and he was only 16 years old!

Let us know your favorite Chris Brown performance in the comments!

Travis Scott’s Rolling Loud Set Ends Abruptly During “Sicko Mode” Due To Curfew

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Unfortunately for hip-hop lovers, another Rolling Loud festival is gearing up for its final roster of performances for the season this evening (March 5). The past two days have been jam-packed with plenty of noteworthy moments. Among them was Playboi Carti debuting new music during his headlining set, as well as Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne reuniting on old favourites like “Truffle Butter” and “High School.” Those who didn’t attend the Louisana native’s set on Saturday (March 4) could likely be found elsewhere on the grounds, watching Travis Scott bring his signature rage to the stage.

As Variety notes, the father of two only got about 30 minutes of performance time. Afterward, his sound was abruptly cut off during “Sicko Mode.” This happened around 11 PM, which Rolling Loud had previously widely publicized as the mandatory end time for all headliners. Even as his music was shut off, Scott still sang for the crowd as a goodbye message was shown on the screen.

La Flame’s Set Cut Short

“Thank you very much, I love y’all. I wish I could do more but they’re making me go,” the Houston native told the audience. In response, they didn’t hesitate to let out loud boos, making their displeasure with the short concert well-known. Rolling Loud marked Scott’s return to the festival stage for the first time since 2021’s deadly Astroworld tragedy. Many were disappointed that it lacked the rapper’s usual strength and stamina.

According to TMZ, La Flame was possibly late for his set’s start time, which would explain the lacklustre half an hour-long performance. Elsewhere, some are speculating that RL maintained strict rules to avoid having another disaster unfold during Scott’s time on stage. Still, it seems those who did attend stayed safe while enjoying tracks like “Antidote,” “MAFIA,” and “Praise God.”

Travis’ NYPD Plans

Travis Scott performs at E11EVEN on October 30, 2022, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for E11EVEN)

At this time, many fans are waiting for an update on the Rodeo hitmaker, as past reports claimed he would be turning himself in to the NYPD following his festival appearance. He’s facing accusations of assault and a potential lawsuit from another disgruntled person after seemingly throwing their phone. Keep scrolling for more videos from Travis Scott’s Rolling Loud headlining set, and check back later for more hip-hop news updates.

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Nicki Minaj Joins Lil Wayne At Rolling Loud, Along With 2 Chainz & Gudda Gudda

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There’s still one more day of performances to take in at Rolling Loud California, but already, fans have seen so many noteworthy hip-hop moments. On Friday (March 3), the energy appeared to be all over the place as crowds failed to generate hype during Soulja Boy’s set and even threw a water bottle at Kodak Black. The evening ended with a headlining show from Playboi Carti, who left audiences pleased as he delivered them new music, but still wound up ending early due to a fan injury.

On Saturday (March 4), the heat turned up even more thanks to artists like BIA, who debuted her new “SIXTEEN” single, as well as Lil Yachty, Kevin Gates, Lil Baby, and Don Toliver. The latter previously released his Love Sick album, and recruited his frequent collaborator, Justin Bieber, to join him on stage for their “Private Landing” song. As if that weren’t already enough, Kali Uchis and James Blake came through to help too.

2 Chainz Comes Out for “Duffle Bag Boy”

Elsewhere, Lil Wayne’s set also saw plenty of surprise guests keeping Rolling Loud attendees entertained. Acting as the festival’s special guest headliner, Weezy obviously didn’t hesitate to bring big energy to the stage. Among those joining him was 2 Chainz, who went all out as the pair rapped their fan-favourite joint effort, “Duffle Bag Boy.”

The Louisana-born artist also shocked the crowd by tapping Gudda Gudda to join him for the YMCMB classic, “Bed Rock,” and he wasn’t the only lyricist who showed out on his verse. Nicki Minaj also showed up to support Wayne, joining him for their throwback hit, as well as some more recent collaborations. “Truffle Butter,” which dropped in early 2015, was on their setlist, as well as a few solo tracks from the Queen of Rap herself.

Nicki Minaj’s Surprise Performance Breaks Necks

The “How to Love” hitmaker and his female guest also teamed up for “High School,” taking us way back in time to 2013. She also gave an energized performance of last year’s “Super Freaky Girl,” and reportedly planned to give the audience more, but wasn’t able to due to issues with the DJ’s audio. Keep scrolling for more photos and videos from Wayne and Minaj’s turned-up concert during Rolling Loud California, and check back later for more updates from the festival.

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Kodak Black Threatens Rolling Loud Crowd With His Belt After Someone Throws Water: Watch

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Now that March is here, it feels as though spring is right around the corner. Along with the warmer weather comes a favourite time of year for many music lovers – festival season. Kicking things off earlier than most in 2023 is Rolling Loud California, headlined by Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Future, as well as special guest Lil Wayne. As is customary for this specific festival, there’s been no shortage of hilarious viral moments and headlines resulting from performer’s and patron’s antics.

One story that’s been overshadowing the excitement surrounding Rolling Loud is Travis Scott’s alleged involvement with an assault in the days before his set. According to reports, the father of two plans to turn himself in to the NYPD after his performance tonight (March 4). The Astroworld rapper may be lucky enough to still take the stage, but another name on the lineup, Tory Lanez, wasn’t so lucky.

Rolling Loud California 2023

Rapper Kodak Black performs onstage during the first day of Rolling Loud Los Angeles 2023 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 03, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Despite still being billed on the festival’s official website, the Canadian remains behind bars for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Big Scarr, who passed away due to an overdose a few months ago, also remains on the poster. Aside from the inaccurate lineup, Friday was a strong start for festivalgoers, who watched acts like 2Rare, Tay Money, and Blueface perform. The evening’s biggest names were Tyga, DaBaby, Saweetie, and Soulja Boy, though the latter didn’t get as much love as he likely anticipated.

In videos circulating online, the “Pretty Boy Swag” hitmaker gives the crowd his all, pouring pure energy into old favourites and new arrivals. Unfortunately for him, many watching didn’t match up, instead looking rather bored while seemingly waiting for another performer to come out. Social media has been having a field day reacting to Soulja’s misfortune, but that’s not the only Rolling Loud moment that has their attention.

Kodak Goes Full Dad Mode

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During his set last night, Florida native Kodak Black obviously didn’t take kindly to someone in the audience throwing a water bottle his way. Though he continues to rap and entertain after the plastic hits him, an assistant soon brings out the rapper’s belt to him, and he immediately threatens the crowd. “Now who threw that water at me?!” he asks, holding the potential weapon in the air.

After not getting a clear answer, Yak’s DJ turns the music off so he can more clearly address his potential assailants. “Who threw that water at me?” he asks again before the camera catches him smiling and laughing. Check it out in the video above, and let us know which Rolling Loud California set you’re most excited to see in the comments.

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Cardi B & Offset Run To Catch Rihanna’s Super Bowl Show, Perform Together In Arizona

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If anyone had a wild Super Bowl weekend, it was obviously Cardi B. The New Yorker began her trip to Arizona by performing on Friday (February 10) evening at the same venue as Drake. The Canadian markedly kept the crowd’s energy high with a recreation of the show he put on at the Apollo Theatre. For her part, Bardi opted to give her audience some of her discography’s greatest hits.

By Saturday (February 11), the excitement for the NFL Championship game was undoubtedly running rampant. More and more celebrities and football lovers continued to pour into the city. Some of them even saw the mother of two performing alongside her husband, Offset. According to Daily Mail, they put on an impressive show at Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino’s Hall Of Fame Party.

As per usual, the “Lick” collaborators were dressed to the nines. Cardi’s curvy figure looked immaculate in a shiny metallic dress. Her long jet-black hair was beautifully flowing behind her while she performed. The Migos rapper sported a black fit for the event, also layering plenty of flashy silver chains across his chest to flaunt his wealth.

They may have been on the clock during their set, but that didn’t stop the Hustlers actress and Offset from sharing some PDA. At one point, cameras caught them sharing a sweet smooch, though that’s nothing compared to other affectionate antics. While they were talking the pre-Grammys red carpet earlier this month, Cardi and her man made out as paparazzi cameras flashed away.

Offset and Cardi B attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald & Craig Kallman at The Beverly Hilton on February 04, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

She was obviously in her bag for most of Super Bowl weekend, but when game day came, the former stripper had her mind on one thing – Rihanna. In a video that’s circulating online, the 30-year-old does her best to sprint through a parking lot in a pair of bright pink heels. The reason for her panicked run? Ensuring that she didn’t miss the Bad Gal’s performance, of course.

The clip was originally uploaded to Cardi’s Instagram Story. It also sees Offset shuffling alongside her while she struggles to keep up. “Trying to make it [to] the halftime show,” she wrote over the comical upload. In the hours since Twitter users have been cracking endless jokes about the couple’s relatable behaviour.

“My God, Cardi looks tf good!!!! But this is just so hilarious… Cardi and Offset was NOT missing the Rihanna concert,” one person joked. “Damn Offset just pick her up. You slowly jogging like you wearing the shoes too,” another troll critiqued the father of five. Scroll further for more reactions, and check back later for more hip-hop news updates.

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Drake Reacts To Fan Offering Him Sex During Super Bowl Weekend Performance

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While some famous faces are simply in Arizona to take in the NFL Championship game this weekend, others are steadily securing the bag. Among the latter group is Drake. He gave a rousing performance on Friday (February 10) evening ahead of Sunday’s big game. All eyes were obviously on the father of one as he recreated his recent run at the Apollo Theatre. Still, he found himself paying close attention to one audience member in particular.

As Page Six notes, a patron in the crowd caught the Scorpion artist’s eye around 1 AM. He promptly stopped the show, taking place at Scottdale’s private jet complex, Hangar One, to deal with the “distraction.” At the time, he said, “Gimme a sec,” before grabbing the person’s phone to show the rest of the crowd the message displayed for Drake to read.

“Let’s f*ck,” was written across the screen, and clearly, Champagne Papi was intrigued enough by the proposition to acknowledge it. However, he declined the confident fan’s advance and went back to crooning out some of his greatest hits. During his set, the Toronto native let the crowd know he was asked to perform for just 20 minutes, or three songs.

Instead, though, he put on the show of a lifetime for everyone in the building. “I can either do my 20 minutes or we could just run through all the old shit. It’s up to you,” he told them. Ultimately, he launched into titles like “God’s Plan,” “Best I Ever Had,” and “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” Elsewhere during his time on stage, Drake rapped “Started From the Bottom,” “Headlines,” and “HYFR (Hell Ya F*cking Right).”

Drake has obviously been having a great time surrounded by his fellow celebrities in Arizona, but he’s got plenty of big things going on outside of that as well. Earlier today, Barstool Sports unveiled their recent sitdown with the Canadian and his young son, Adonis. During their chat with Caleb Pressley, neither the father nor the child held back when answering questions.

Drake sits with his son Adonis before the Toronto Raptors play the Philadelphia 76ers in their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on April 7, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Among their topics of discussion were things like Drizzy’s parenting skills, and having a lot of feelings. Additionally, the trio spoke about the proper way to call women to ensure their maximum satisfaction. Check out the full interview here, and check back later for more hip-hop news updates.

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Machine Gun Kelly “Electrocuted” During Super Bowl Party Performance: Video

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Super Bowl weekend is finally in full swing. Excitement has been running rampant for a number of reasons. Among them are the NFL Championship itself to Rihanna’s long-awaited return to the stage. Of course, countless celebrities have made the trip to Phoenix, Arizona. For the most part, they’ve been busy turning up ahead of Sunday’s main event.

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly attend Universal Music Group’s 2023 After Party to celebrate the 65th Grammy Awards, Presented by Coke Studio and Merz Aesthetics’ Xperience+ at Milk Studios Los Angeles on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Universal Music Group for Brands)

On Friday (February 10), a select few stars kicked things off with incredible performances of their own. Among them is Machine Gun Kelly, who went all out on the Coors Light Bird’s Nest stage. As TMZ notes, famous faces like A-Rod and his latest girlfriend were in attendance. They were rocking out along with the artist to titles from mainstream sellout and beyond.

The event sold out, and the crowd was obviously loving the “Wild Boy” rapper’s show. Knowing MGK, though, he didn’t carry out his performance without some antics. At one point while he was singing, patrons took notice of the 32-year-old’s blonde hair suddenly standing up on his head.

Following the show, Kelly posted the unusual moment on his Instagram Story, offering an explanation of sorts. “Yooo I got [electrocuted] and my hair stood up,” he wrote, however, TMZ notes it simply could have been a prank. The latter seems more likely. The performer wasn’t bothered by the apparent electricity coursing through him, and no EMTs were seen assessing the situation afterward.

It’s shaping up to be a busy weekend for MGK. Aside from his wild two-hour-long performance on Friday night, he also made time to attend Drake’s Super Bowl party. The two have been friends for some time now. In fact, the Canadian almost portrayed “Fake Drake” in the father of one’s Good Mourning film.

Champagne Papi pulled out all the stops for his own event, even recreating his recent performance at New York’s Apollo Theatre. There were plenty of stars in attendance, including Colson Baker and finacée Megan Fox, as well as Cher and her man, AE Edwards. Read all about Drizzy’s shindig here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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GloRilla Has Water Thrown At Her After Skipping Performance

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Since her breakout in Fall 2022 with “F.N.F.” and “Tomorrow 2,” GloRilla has been one of, if not the, most beloved female act in the hip-hop industry. Aside from maybe Ice Spice, GloRilla has been atop this category for about half a year now. Because of this, she is rightfully in high demand for live performances.

On January 21, Glo announced she would embark on her first headlining tour from Jan. 27 – Feb. 26. With 15 dates, the “Anyways, Life’s Great Tour” would see her hit almost every major U.S. city. The tour also presents openers like Gloss Up, K Carbon, Slimeroni and Aleza. However, trouble arose for Glo on the night of her seventh tour stop in the Bay Area. After her show in San Francisco on Feb. 8, GloRilla was booked to perform at Insomnia nightclub in Oakland. However, the after-party surely encountered some miscommunication. Instead of performing, GloRilla solely made an appearance at the venue for a “walk-through” before leaving. This angered fans, as she then had water thrown all over her while she was exiting the club.

GloRilla Gets Doused

A promoter for the venue whose Instagram name is @conbmusic then took to Instagram to clear up any rumors. He claimed that they paid Glo $30,000 for her appearance. Before the show, he specified that it would be a live performance instead of a hosting or walk-through gig. On his Instagram story the next morning, he continued to pull up the receipts. He posted a screenshot of a contract he had with GloRilla’s team, that states she was meant to perform.

GloRilla did not comment on this matter. This also isn’t the first time she’s been caught up in drama lately. Along with having to deny pregnancy rumors in mid-January, Glo had to beat scammer allegations. During the first week of 2023, her and her team were accused of scamming people for endorsement deals and dance classes. However, Glo claimed that the folks scamming these people were not part of her team. GloRilla still has eight more dates left on her nationwide tour. Hopefully, she will not get herself into any more debacles such as the one in Oakland. Check out the video of the crowd throwing water at GloRilla above.

Beyoncé & Blue Ivy’s $24M Dubai Performance Videos Are Circulating Online

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The BeyHive was more than ecstatic when their favourite vocalist dropped off her RENAISSANCE album last year. In the months since that project’s arrival, it’s been in constant rotation for many as they prepare for the mother of three’s upcoming tour. She won’t be hitting the road quite yet. However, Beyoncé did take to the stage for the first time in years this past weekend for a stunning live performance in Dubai.

The Austin Powers actress was recently hired for an hour-long set in the United Arab Emirates. Her show at the Atlantis The Royal hotel evidently brought in upwards of $24 million. While that’s an undeniably major flex, it’s worth noting that those numbers have no official confirmation.

Beyoncé attends the Atlantis The Royal Grand Reveal Weekend, a new ultra-luxury resort on January 21, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mason Poole/Parkwood Media/Getty Images for Atlantis The Royal)

As TMZ reports, ahead of Saturday’s (January 21) show, several videos surfaced online revealing the zip-up bags patrons were expected to keep their phones in during the performance. This has consequently become common practice for many comedians who prefer to keep their material fresh for each audience.

The venue was sharing a live stream prior to the show as well. Some of the footage even previously captured the audio of Beyoncé’s rehearsals. However, it was promptly shut off when the Houston native made her grand entrance, in hopes of preserving the luxurious show’s privacy.

Even with all the security measures, attendees still managed to capture clips of the “Telephone” hitmaker singing. She gave a rousing cover of Etta James’ “At Last” before carrying out classics of her own like “XO” and “Brown Skin Girl.”

For the latter, Blue Ivy Carter surprisingly joined her mother on stage. The two are no strangers to putting on a show together, and husband/father Jay-Z was in attendance in a private box, showing his support with a bird’s-eye view of the magic unfolding below.

Aside from her beautiful voice, the internet has also been gushing over Queen B’s incredible yellow dress. As per usual, she looked worth every single penny she was paid for the concert.

Check out more videos from Beyoncé’s Dubai performance below. Afterward, tell us if you plan to attend her forthcoming RENAISSANCE tour in the comment section.

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