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Latto’s Coachella Set Included Appearances From Lola Brooke And Saweetie, Along With A Possible Nicki Minaj Diss

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Latto‘s first-ever Coachella set was an eventful one, as she pulled out all the stops, packing in surprise guests, and even apparently getting in a shot at Nicki Minaj.

Saweetie originally appeared on Latto’s 2019 remix of “Bitch From Da Souf” from Latto’s debut album Queen of Da Souf. Saweetie performed her verse from the song, receiving a huge pop from the crowd when she appeared. She also made it a point to big-up Latto after performing, saying, “She can rap her ass off… Bitch, and you look better than me!”

Meanwhile, Latto used her platform to help out a couple of rap’s rising stars, Lola Brooke and TiaCorine, bringing out the former to perform her signature hit “Don’t Play With It” (Latto appears on the remix) and the latter for a performance of the “FreakyT” remix.

Of course, the attention-getting moment was when Latto performed a new song in which she says the line “she thought I would kiss her ass, she must ain’t took her meds.” Fans have interpreted this as a shot at Minaj, with whom Latto has shared a contentious relationship ever since Nicki denigrated her achievements on Queen radio, leading to a spat on Twitter and a continuing cold war between the two.

We’ll see if Nicki sees it the same way and responds. For now, check out the clips above.

Lola Brooke Has Landed Her First ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 Entry With ‘Don’t Play With It’

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When Lola Brooke ferociously rapped the line, “Don’t play with it,” on her breakout viral track, she meant it. Since the track by the same name’s success, the Brooklyn native hit the ground running. Whether she was on the road as support for another act, securing guest verses on tracks with other artists, or appearing in different marketing campaigns, the musician is laser-focused on her goals.

Although Brooke has released a new song titled “So Disrespectful,” her smash hit “Don’t Play With It” continues to pave the way for the musician.

According to Billboard, the song has landed on its Hot 100 chart. Announcing the news on Twitter, the platform wrote, “Lola Brooke’s “Don’t Play With It” featuring Billy B or [the remix] featuring Latto and Yung Miami (of the City Girls) debuts at No. 69 on this week’s #Hot100.”

However, because the chart on the platform’s website has not been updated and the tweet’s vagueness, fans were confused about which version of the song earned the spot.

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Billy B, featured on the viral song’s original version, didn’t mind celebrating despite the lack of clarity.

No matter which version has found a home on the charts, this is a joyous occasion for the recording artist. After the video for the remix was released, Brooke took to Twitter to thank her collaborators for jumping on the track.

“Thank you so much, Yung Miami and Latto! I appreciate y’all and love the verses! Y’all did y’all big one! This a moment for me and my city! This a big blessing to me! Thank you again, girlies,” wrote the rapper.

Lola Brooke is set to play Summer Jam 2023 this year alongside several other prominent New York native rappers.

Cardi B And Ice Spice Lead The Way For Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2023 Lineup

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Festival season is in full swing. The latest long-running fest to announce its summer lineup is New York’s Hot 97 Summer Jam. Moving this year to Elmont, New York’s UBS Arena (home of the NHL’s New York Islanders), the one-day festival is scheduled for June 4 with tickets going on sale Saturday, April 8 at 10 am.

It’s a true hometown showcase this year, with Cardi B headlining and a full list of hip-hop it-girls — Coi Leray, Ice Spice, and Lola Brooke — from the tri-state area looking to make an impact. Meanwhile, Bronx natives French Montana and Lil Tjay and Brooklynite Fivio Foreign will round out the lineup, along with a Hip-Hop 50 tribute from Yonkers’s own The Lox. The only out-of-towner on the bill is GloRilla, a fitting addition alongside some of the other ladies on the lineup.

As of right now, it’s looking like Summer Jam is going to be Cardi B’s first festival headlining set since the pandemic, while it’ll be the biggest hometown show yet for Ice Spice and Lola Brooke. It’ll also mark an important opportunity for them since Rolling Loud New York was unfortunately canceled at the last minute this year.

For more information about Hot 97 Summer Jam 2023, check out the official website.

Queen Latifah’s U.N.I.T.Y Celebrates 30 Years Of Female Empowerment

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Amazon Music is paying tribute to Queen Latifah with a short film called Generational Queens. The film will honor Latifah for her 1993 women’s empowerment anthem,  “U.N.I.T.Y.,” which turns 30 this year. Amazon Music honors rapper/actress Queen Latifah with a short film titled Generational Queens. The film will highlight Latifah’s 1993 hit, “U.N.I.T.Y.,”  which turns […]

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Jermaine Dupri To Be Honored At Essence Festival 2023 For So So Def’s 30th Anniversary + Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

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Jermaine Dupri will be honored at the 2023 Essence Festival for the 30th Anniversary of his label, So So Def. Other tributes expected to be spotlighted at the festival will also include hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. The 2023 Essence Festival will pay a tribute to producer/mogul Jermaine Dupri for the 30th  anniversary of his label, So […]

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Flo Milli Drops Off Extended Version Of “You Still Here, Ho?”

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Flo Milli is still here, whether you like it or not. The Alabama-based rapper came through in 2022 with the release of her debut album, You Still Here, Ho? The body of work included 17 songs in total and made a strong statement of her presence in rap. She isn’t necessarily diving into the same lanes as other women in rap but making her own strain of poppy, gruff, and overall, infectious bops. You Still Here, Ho? became a statement that let everyone know that she’s only going up from here.

Unlike most major label debuts, Flo Milli didn’t need A-List collaborations or any other assistance to get her point across. She handled the majority of the project on her own with features from Babyface Ray and Rico Nasty. However, she didn’t hold out on fans since then, coming through with a bunch of new singles to get them amped for what she had in store in 2023. Now that we’re here, she finally shared the deluxe edition.

Lola Brooke, Gloss Up & More Appear On Flo Milli’s Re-Release

Even as fans continue to keep You Still Here, Ho? On repeat, she doubled back with the official extended edition of the record. Flo Milli tacks on another three songs with a few more features to flesh out the project. Lola Brooke and Maiya The Don appear in “Conceited (Remix),” which arrived earlier this year. The two artists elevate the original with their unique voices. Meanwhile, Gloss Up and Monaleo, who Flo Milli collaborated with on “We Not Humping (Remix),” join forces on “Bed Time.” Finally, the previously released, “Nasty Dancer” also appears on the tracklist.

The re-release comes at a particularly exciting time in her career. Flo Milli is expected to hit the stage at Coachella next month following her performance at BOSE and NME’s C23 showcase at SXSW. Though she previously hit the road for a headlining tour in late 2022, we hope that she’ll be hitting the road again this summer and bringing her bops with her city to city. Check out the deluxe edition of her new album above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

Ciara Drops Visuals For “Da Girls,” U.K. Girl Group Flo’s “Fly Girl” Feat. Missy Elliott, Saweetie Is Back & More

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It’s Friday again, and it’s all about the ladies! U.K. girl group Flo is bringing on the nostalgia with “Fly Girl” featuring Missy Elliott, Ciara proves she’s still for “Da Girls” in a new fun music video, and more. Flo & Ciara Drop New Visuals + Coi Leray Gets Busta Rhymes Co-Sign Flo Feat. Missy […]

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