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Saweetie Teases New Song With London On Da Track Production In Chicago

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It’s been several years of EPs, singles, and other notable moments, yet there’s still no debut album from Saweetie. Of course, she’s spent plenty of time giving updates and timelines on when the album is coming, and why it’s taken so long to release. However, it seems like all of that might change this year after performances and new music teases, plus a couple of notable collaborations and last year’s EP, THE SINGLE LIFE. Recently, at Chicago’s Pride In The Park Festival, the Cali native teased a new track with production from acclaimer beatmaker London On Da Track. Moreover, it’s reportedly titled “Shot O’Clock” and hopefully drops very soon.

In terms of the beat, it’s a classic bounce for Saweetie, harkening to West Coast rhythms and chorus structures. There’s even a Spanish countdown that compliments the beat and melody quite well, on top of sampling Suzanne Vega and DNA’s “Tom’s Diner.” Lyrically, it’s just as boastful, confident, and club-ready as you expect a track from the 29-year-old to be. Her performance on it is sharp, focused, and filled with laidback energy.

Read More: Nicki Minaj Allegedly Bit Saweetie’s Idea For “Barbie World” Track

Saweetie & London On Da Track’s Teased Song

However, a bigger story involving her recently actually involved another rapper allegedly throwing a diss her way. Moreover, the “ICY GIRL” seemed to catch a stray from Young Thug on the track “Want Me Dead” off his new album BUSINESS IS BUSINESS– or at least that’s what fans thought. “My n***a ain’t even tryna hit sweetie,” Thugger raps. He took to Twitter to clarify that he said “sweetie” and not “Saweetie.” Regardless, it still caused quite the stir online given the hype around the release and the apparent name-drop. Ultimately, Thug is such an expressive rapper that confusion around his bars is to be expected at this point.

Meanwhile, the Atlanta-based producer made a lot of headlines recently for his relationship with Shenseea. In fact, it crossed over into another news story. Summer Walker (his ex that beefed with him a lot online) gave her props for changing his ways. From the looks of it, he and Saweetie will go back to making headlines for their art very soon. On that note, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on these artists.

Read More: London On Da Track Shares Adorable Photos Of His & Summer Walker’s Daughter

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Janelle Monáe Owned The LA Pride Parade By Performing On Her Own Float And Giving A Moving Speech

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In the heart of Pride Month, the LA Pride Festival & Parade went down in Los Angeles this past weekend. Janelle Monáe made sure to put her stamp on proceedings with their own float, from which they sang some songs from their new album, The Age Of Pleasure. She also took a minute to deliver a rousing speech about celebrating and protecting the LGBTQIA+ community.

They said, “We are here, we are queer! We are trans! We are the LGBTQIA+ community and we celebrate us right now! We celebrate all that we are from all different walks of life. We protect each other. We use our privilege to protect those who don’t have any. We use our voice. We use and exercise our right to vote to protect our trans family! […] We protect Black folks here. We protect brown and Black. All of us protect each other. We love each other and we create safe spaces for each other, ’cause there’s no pleasure without safety. So thank you for this safe space right now. I love you so much!”

This follows a recent interview in which Monáe said, “You respond by fighting back, by speaking out against, standing with our trans community, my siblings. As a nonbinary, queer, pansexual person, I am proud to be in this community. I will never sit back and be silent about the injustices that are happening against our trans community.”

Janelle Monáe is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Megan Thee Stallion Fan’s Wild Twerking Display Leaves Rap Diva Shocked: Video

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By now, Megan Thee Stallion has solidified her status as an international superstar. 2022 saw the Houston native headlining shows all across the globe, and while she began 2023 on a quiet note, recent months have seen her back on the stage in full force. Her most recent performance took place on Friday (June 9) in Los Angeles, where Megan happily showed out in support of the LGBTQ+ community at Pride in the Park.

Besides performing fan favourites like “Body,” “Big Ole Freak,” and “Simon Says” for the crowd, the fashionista also brought up some attendees to show off their dance moves. As we’ve seen in the past, it was a male member of Thee Hotties who primarily caught Megan’s attention thanks to his wildly impressive twerking skills on her stage. TikTok star Markell Washington is currently going viral thanks to his grooving alongside the “Plan B” hitmaker which left her too stunned to speak.

Read More: Megan Thee Stallion Shines Bright Like A Diamond At LA Pride Show As 1501 Rejects Her Deposition Demands

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“ANYONE WHO KNOWS ME… KNOWS I LOVEEEEE ME SOME MEGAN THEE STALLION,” Thee Stallion’s surprise guest wrote in the caption of his post. “SHE BROUGHT ME ON STAGE AND I HAD TO EATTTTT!!! I love this lady with a passion lol, and the way she hyped me up the whole time and they kept putting me on the big screen 😭😭❤❤🙌🏽. Yeah, I did what I came to do,” Washington further gushed over the special moment.

The multi-talent herself also posted an IG photo dump commerating the show on Saturday (June 10), praising Thee Hotties for “really [showing] out” at her set. While she certainly didn’t disappoint on Friday, it was Mariah Carey who took over the annual Pride event on Saturday to perform songs like “Big Energy.” Do you think you could out-twerk Megan Thee Stallion? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Read More: Megan Thee Stallion’s Incredible Rise: Houston Hottie To Global Superstar

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Megan Thee Stallion Shines Bright Like A Diamond At LA Pride Show As 1501 Rejects Her Deposition Demands

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Megan Thee Stallion markedly hit the stage at Los Angeles’ Pride in the Park this weekend. While she was happy to twerk up a storm for the LGBTQ community, her mind was riddled with legal woes. The Houston native is gearing up to face off against 1501 Certified Entertainment, her former label, in court. However, a recent deposition sent to head Carl Crawford from MTS’ attorneys has reportedly been declined.

According to documents obtained by Radar Online, Crawford and 1501 have filed a motion which denies employing Darien Smith at the label. They do have a working relationship, though Smith is reportedly an independent contractor who manages one of their artists but is otherwise not affiliated with Carl’s company. In addition, the 1501 leader pointed out that the deposition seemingly confuses “Darien Smith” and “Darrian Smith”

Read More: Megan Thee Stallion Requests Kelsey Harris’ Texts Mentioning Her Name Ahead Of 1501 Trial

Megan Thee Stallion Performs “Plan B” at Pride in the Park

“The label said it has never refused ‘to produce a corporate representative’ to testify regarding its publishing claim. Instead, 1501 has repeatedly asked [Megan’s] counsel to articulate what testimony [Megan] is seeking so that it might present an appropriate witness,” Radar Online reported earlier this week. It seems the next steps will be for the “Big Ole Freak” artist’s lawyers to personally subpoena “Darien Smith,” seeing as he’s not employed at Thee Stallion’s former label.

While the latest update in her legal battle is surely an annoying one, the southern superstar didn’t let it get in the way of her set on Friday (June 9) night. Her stage costume had her shining bright like a diamond while dancing along to hits like “Body” and “WAP,” all while the crowd proudly cheered her on. She may not have plans to release new music anytime soon, but Thee Hotties are still showing out loudly and proudly in support of their coach.

Read More: Megan Thee Stallion On New Music: “Right Now I’m Focused On Healing”

More Videos from Rap Diva’s Latest Performance

Keep scrolling to see more videos from Megan Thee Stallion’s highly anticipated performance at LA’s 2023 Pride in the Park. Which song would you most like to see the rap diva perform live? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Janelle Monáe Vows To ‘Never Sit Back And Be Silent’ About ‘Injustices’ Trans And LGBTQ People Face Amid New Laws

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Now is a complicated time for the LGBTQ community. We’re a week into Pride Month, but the celebration comes after the recent passage of laws across the US targeting drag and trans people. As all this is going on, Janelle Monáe does not plan on being silent.

In a recent video interview with NBC4 Washington, Monáe was asked how they respond to the recent legal happenings and they answered, “You respond by fighting back, by speaking out against, standing with our trans community, my siblings. As a nonbinary, queer, pansexual person, I am proud to be in this community. I will never sit back and be silent about the injustices that are happening against our trans community.”

She spoke about similar topics in another recent interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, saying, “There are a lot of laws being put in place around my trans family and the LGBTQI+ communities and even Black folks — you can’t even talk about certain things in school anymore. Those who are trans, they’re literally trying to erase their existence and not treat them with human decency. So, of course we fight, but even in the middle of the fight we take time to find joy.”

When asked if it was difficult to discuss these topics, Monáe responded, “I feel like I’m one of the most vocal, loud and proud, pansexual, queer, non-binary, black folks who have a platform! I feel I’ve said a lot. I don’t feel uncomfortable now, thank God. But I know there are a lot of people who may be uncomfortable with it, who don’t have to feel rushed or forced into talking about something that is private for most folks. There is no right or wrong way to talk about being in the LGBTQI+ community. As long as it’s with love, it’s fine.”

Janelle Monáe is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Lizzo Kicked Off Pride Month By Standing Up For Drag Performers In A Big Way On Stage In California

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We’re officially a few days into Pride Month, and at the top of it, Lizzo made a statement: At her June 2 performance at Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms, California, she made it clear she’s all in on supporting the LGBTQ community.

In a video shared on Lizzo’s social media accounts yesterday (June 4), Lizzo waves a pride flag around as she shouts into the mic, “Drag is not a crime,” presumably in reference to recent anti-drag laws. She was surrounded by drag queens Kim Chi, Angeria Paris Van Michaels and Kahanna Montrese, along with drag king Tenderoni (as Billboard notes). Lizzo also captioned her post, “You’ve always had my back, and I’ll always have yours. [transgender flag emoji][rainbow flag emoji] Happy Pride [rainbow flag emoji][transgender flag emoji].”

This is just the latest recent example of Lizzo vocalizing her support for the LGBTQ community. After an anti-drag law was passed in Tennessee, Lizzo said on stage in April, “In light of recent and tragic events — recurring events, I was told by people on the internet, ‘Cancel your shows in Tennessee’ and ‘Don’t go to Tennessee.’ […] Why would I not come to the people that need to hear this message the most? The people that need to feel this release the most. Why would I not create a safe space in Tennessee where we can celebrate drag entertainers and celebrate our differences? And celebrate fat Black women.”

Then, in May, after Nebraska passed a law banning gender-affirming healthcare for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people under the age of 18, Lizzo said, “It really breaks my heart that there are young people growing up in a world that doesn’t protect them. Let me be your safe space tonight. Young people, don’t let anybody tell you who you are, don’t let any law tell you who you’re not. You are who you are. I see you. You are valid. You deserve to be here in any form. These laws are not real. You are what’s real.”

Lizzo is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Lil Baby’s Team Clears The Air Over Booking For D.C. Pride Event Performance

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Lil Baby and his team recently responded to a bizarre incident involving his “booking” for a performance at a Pride event in late May in the District of Columbia. Moreover, the whole situation seems to have resulted from a scammer pretending to be the Atlanta rapper’s booking agent. Furthermore, they apparently booked him for a May 28 event at a local D.C. nightclub, but his team told The Neighborhood Talk that they not only hadn’t been notified of the booking, but that they never even heard of the event in the first place. Unfortunately, the initial confusion meant that many thought Baby was backtracking on the LBGTQIA+ community.

“He never even knew of this event and none of his team or agents were ever in contact with Pride In the District [the event in question],” his representative stated. “A scammer must have posed as a rep of his. Lil Baby never pulled out of anything with this as he was never booked or contacted in the first place.” In addition to this clarification, the organizers responded to the situation in an Instagram post on Wednesday (April 12).

Lil Baby Never Heard About Booking To Perform At D.C. Pride Event, His Team Says

“We have finally reached someone from [Lil Baby’s] camp and his agency WME were not aware of the PITD booking and have come to the conclusion that we were in fact scammed by someone posing to be a booking agent,” the statement read. “We would appreciate it if the individuals calling Lil Baby homophobic would stop immediately because that is simply a personal opinion and simply put, tasteless. Hopefully, one day we will be able to secure Lil Baby the correct way when his schedule permits. Furthermore, we would like to apologize to Lil Baby, his team, our customers, and anyone else for any inconvenience this may have caused.”

Meanwhile, at least fans in D.C. will get to see the “California Breeze” MC on tour in the summer. Recently, he announced that he’ll hit the road on his “It’s Only Us” tour alongside GloRilla, The Kid LAROI, Rylo Rodriguez, Gloss Up, and Hunxho. With that in mind, hopefully this situation doesn’t blow back too hard on Baby, as it’s really the scammer who’s to blame in the first place. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Lil Baby.

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Stephanie Mills Stars in New Lifetime Film ‘Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story’

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Stephanie Mills Stars in New Lifetime Film 'Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story'

R&B legend Stephanie Mills is back acting again.  She starred in Lifetime’s newest film, Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story.  The movie premiered this past weekend on the popular network. 

The Grammy-winning artist takes the main role as Birdie Moore, a reality TV star, which her life starts to unravel after learning a host of family secrets.  One highlight in the film is that Mills and another Grammy winner, Erica Campbell, get to put their singing abilities on display.  Viewers will be in for a treat.

Lifetime has been producing movies regarding anthology in a seven-part series titled, Seven Deadly Sins.  The movie series is inspired by the novels of Victoria Christopher Murray and executive produced by Bishop T.D. Jakes.  Prior to Pride, greed, envy, wrath, and lust have been the main topics of the series.

This is the first time the “Never Knew Love Like This Before” singer has had the lead role in a television movie.  Her first time acting was as Dorothy in the original “The Wiz” on Broadway.  Mills says she took the role of Birdie Moore because Birdie and she have gone through similar experiences in life.

“I couldn’t relate to the reality thing because I don’t like reality TV.  But I could relate to what was going on personally.  I could definitely relate to being a mother loving her son so much that she wanted to cover up whatever he was doing.  I have a son who is 22 years old and he cons me every day.”

– Stephanie Mills

Pride: A Seven Deadly Sins Story is now streaming on Lifetime and HULU.

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