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Megan Thee Stallion Says he Called Beyoncé for ‘Renaissance’ Tour Tickets: ‘I Got ‘Em!’

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Beyoncé quite literally has the hottest concert ticket on the planet right now. With the Renaissance World Tour getting ready to launch this summer, Megan Thee Stallion was looking for a way in. Luckily for her, she just called Queen Bey and got the hookup.

“I ain’t gonna tell you who I got ’em from,” Thee Stallion said. “Because they’re gonna be hating on me, but I got ‘em -You know I called up them directly, ‘Beyoncé! Lemme get a ticket!’”

Beyoncé is ready to immerse you into the world of Renaissance. The superstar singer has announced the dates for her 2023 Renaissance World Tour.

Hitting Instagram, Beyoncé shared an image of her riding a disco ball horse. The tour will hit Europe first before making a run across America starting July 12. Beyoncé will touch Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Dallas, Houston, and more. The last show on the tour is on Sept. 27 in New Orleans.

5.10: Stockholm, SE @ Friends Arena

5.14: Brussels, BE @ Baudoin Stadium

5.17: Cardiff, UK @ Principality Stadium

5.20: Edinburgh, UK @ Murrayfield

5.23: Sunderland, UK @ Stadium Of Light

5.26: Paris, FR @ Stade De France

5.29: London, UK @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

5.30: London, UK @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

6.06: Lyon, FR @ Groupama Stadium

6.08: Barcelona, SP @ Olympic Stadium

6.11: Marseille, FR @ Orange Vélodrome

6.15: Cologne, DE @ Rheinenergiestadion

6.17: Amsterdam, NL @jc Arena

6.21: Hamburg, DE @ Volksparkstadion

6.24: Frankfurt, DE @ Deutsche Bank Park

6.27: Warsaw, PL @ Pge Nardowy

7.08: Toronto, CA @ Rogers Centre

7.09: Toronto, CA @ Rogers Centre

7.12: Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field

7.15: Nashville, TN @ Nissan Stadium

7.17: Louisville, KY @ Cardinal Stadium

7.20: Minneapolis, MN @ Huntington Bank Stadium

7.22: Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field

7.26: Detroit, MI @ Ford Field

7.29: New York, NY @ Metlife Stadium

8.01: Boston, MA @ Gillette Stadium

8.03: Pittsburgh, PA @ Heinz Field

8.05: Washington, DC @ Fedex Field

8.09: Charlotte, NC @ Bank Of America Stadium

8.11: Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes Benz Stadium

8.16: Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium

8.18: Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium

8.21: St. Louis, MI @ Dome At Americas Center

8.24: Phoenix, AZ @ State Farm Stadium

8.26: Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium

8.30: San Francisco, CA @ Levi’s Stadium

9.02: Los Angeles, CA @ Sofi Stadium

9.11: Vancouver, CA @ Bc Place

9.13: Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field

9.18: Kansas City, KS @ Arrowhead Stadium

9.21: Dallas, TX @ At&t Stadium

9.23: Houston, TX @ Nrg Stadium

9.27: New Orleans, LA @ Caesars Superdome

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Where To Buy Renaissance Tour Tickets

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World-renowned, multi-talented Beyoncé is officially setting off on her new 57-show tour in honor of her seventh studio album, Renaissance. The Renaissance World Tour is peeking right around the corner with her first concert scheduled to commence on May 10, 2023 in Stockholm. Beyoncé is easily one of the best performers in the world, so it’s safe to expect an amazing show. It has been projected to be Beyonce’s highest grossing tour yet, not to mention a unique crowd experience compared to past shows. It has been made crystal clear that this tour should not be taken lightly, and fans should be prepared.

2023 has truly revealed itself to be a year full of ticket fiascos. In an effort to prevent a similar disaster to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour presale, we have compiled a list of options to make the process somewhat less catastrophic. While there have already been people struggling to get seats and presale has closed, it’s still not too late. There is certainly no better time than the present for fans to start getting their hands on some tickets, especially the best seats.

Ticketmaster

Anybody scrolling on social media during the time of Taylor Swift’s tour presale knows that Ticketmaster has caused some serious trust issues. Luckily, efforts have been put in place. Ticketmaster gives the best visual of the stage no matter the location, allowing fans to find their perfect view. Filters also allow fans to find tickets within their budget. As of March, general admission tickets through Ticketmaster from around $100 USD to around $500 USD, while VIP packages can go all the way up to $5,000 USD.

Now that presale is over, some fans are disappointed. However, the past has taught us that perhaps presale isn’t quite the best. Now that sales are open to the general public, there is no queue or hassle to get on the sites. Beyoncé’s own website trusts Ticketmaster the most as that’s where they send interested buyers.

StubHub

StubHub and Ticketmaster have been butting heads for years, competing as arguably the most trustworthy ticket sale sites. One aspect that makes StubHub stand out against the rest is the way they prioritize protecting their customers to ensure there are no issues. They make it easy to find the perfect tickets for any fan, and even display when tickets are selling fast. It also allows flexibility for any fans who might need to sell their tickets last-minute.

VividSeats

This site is pretty much the run-of-the-mill ticket sale platform. VividSeats provides fans with access to everything they need in order to ensure a smooth process, however the features are not necessarily special. This is a great place to go for Renaissance tour tickets if other sites are down. Prices may also be lower here, so it’s definitely worth checking out.

What about other platforms?

When searching for tickets to a concert as momentous as Beyoncé’s tour, fans will often find themselves settling for the cheapest they can find. While this is understandable, these are typically the sites that customers end up having issues on. The recommended sites above are the most trustworthy according to research and experience. There are plenty of scammers and manipulative resellers that will be sure to take advantage of a tour as big as the Renaissance tour. It is important to be on the watch for deals that feel too good to be true, because they almost always are.

Getting tickets to this show is on many fans’ priority list this year, and there is absolutely no doubt at all that Beyoncé is going to put on yet another amazing performance. Presale may have been chaotic but fans can now be at ease knowing there are still plenty of options to buy. It is important to remember that Beyoncé always prioritizes serving under-privileged communities through her BeyGOOD Foundation, allowing fans of all kinds to have a chance at attending. This show will be one to remember.

Diplo Clarifies He Didn’t Diss Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” At Grammys

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Diplo has once again clarified that he did not diss Beyoncé at the 2023 Grammy Awards after her project, Renaissance, won Best Dance/Electronic Music Album. In a clip from the broadcast of the ceremony, it appears that the DJ says “they bought that” after her win. Diplo later explained that he was actually saying, “I’m glad to be part of this.” When Hollywood Unlocked shared the clip recently, Diplo DM’d them further clarifying that he meant no offense to the singer or her fan base.

“You know I didn’t say that lol,” Diplo wrote to Hollywood Unlocked when they posted the clip again. When asked for clarification, he directed them back to the previous Instagram statement. He also reiterated that he instead said, “I’m glad to be part of this.”

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Diplo at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Crypto.com Arena on February 5, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)

As for Diplo’s original statement, he captioned a series of pictures and videos from the Grammys: “Beyoncé[’s] album was legendary (I’m a Beyoncé stan. Remember I produced some classic dance songs for her, like ’Til the End of Time’ and ‘Girls Run the World’). What’s important to understand was that her intention was 100 percent. She did the work, found the real producers, and she made classics. So, she deserves her flowers, and when she won, I was just proud to see my nomination on the screen in the huge arena.” He also noted that 2023 was the first year the Best Dance/Electronic Music Album category was televised. “Dance music has and will be the most Inclusive music of our generation,” he wrote. “Our community has always been gay / straight, but icy , poor.. white black brown purple .. it’s the music that had united the world during my lifetime and i’m glad to just be one part of it.”

Diplo released his self-titled fourth studio album back in 2022. The project features Miguel, Leon Bridges, Busta Rhymes, Lil Yachty, and more. Other nominees for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album in addition to Beyoncé and Diplo included Bonobo (Fragments), Odesza (The Last Goodbye), and Rüfüs Du Sol (Surrender).

Diplo’s DM’s To “Hollywood Unlocked”

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Spike Lee Isn’t Mad At Harry Styles But Called Beyoncé’s Album Of The Year Snub ‘Straight-Up Bullsh*t’

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Beyoncé won Best Dance/Electronic Music Album with Renaissance at the 2023 Grammys on February 5. It marked 32nd career Grammy, making her the winningest artist of all time. That felt inevitable.

The surprise came at the end of the night when Harry Styles won Album Of The Year, and many were left flabbergasted that Renaissance became the latest album of Beyoncé’s four albums to be snubbed by the Recording Academy for Album Of The Year.

Jay-Z downplayed the snub, but leave it to Spike Lee to lay it all out there.

“I’m not the male president of the Beyhive, but I love and support Beyoncé,” Lee said in a wide-ranging interview with The Guardian. “Her album is amazing. I know she’s won multiple Grammys, but four times nominated for Album Of The Year, and she’s lost every time? No disrespect to those artists like Adele or Harry Styles who won. It’s not their fault, but that’s some straight-up bullsh*t.”

The transcendent filmmaker continued, “There’s a history of great Black artists who come up for these awards and don’t win. We all know their work is great because art speaks for itself. But then, it always comes down to this tricky territory of validation. Do Black artists say: ‘F*ck it,’ or seek white validation and chase awards? I just want to give a shoutout to my sister Beyoncé. We know what the deal is. It’s straight-up shenanigans, skulduggery, subterfuge. Or as the British say: It’s some poppycock!”

The Grammys are in Beyoncé’s rearview. She’s preparing to start her Renaissance World Tour this May in Sweden. The intensely sought-after tour will hit North America this summer, beginning in Toronto on July 8 and finishing in New Orleans on September 27.

Beyoncé Dons Black & White Balmain To Virtually Accept Her BRIT Awards: Video

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There’s no one doing it quite like Beyoncé. Since making a triumphant return to the stage during her legendary performance in Dubai, the “Telephone” singer has continued to prove that her talent truly knows no bounds. Most recently, her hard work was recognized on Saturday (February 11) night at the BRIT Awards.

Beyonce speaks on stage via video message as she receives the award for International Artist of the Year during The BRIT Awards 2023 at The O2 Arena on February 11, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)

The Texas-born star didn’t make the flight overseas to accept her trophies in person. Instead, she gave a virtual speech to the crowd in London. As Daily Mail notes, Queen B won in two categories – International Artist of the Year and International Song of the Year for “BREAK MY SOUL.” Though she didn’t walk the event’s red carpet, she still made sure to dress up in designer duds before snapping a few photos for the ‘gram.

While thanking those who gave her the awards, Beyoncé said, “Thank you so much for this incredible recognition. I’d like to say thank you to all of my friends out there in Britain for your continuous support over the years.” Afterward, she reminded viewers that this is only the beginning of RENAISSANCE‘s three acts. “I’ll see y’all on tour,” the Destiny’s Child alum promised. “Thank you so much for this honour!”

In her IG photo dump, Bey proudly poses with one of her sleek new trophies. Looking as fashionable as ever, her black and white Balmain outfit perfectly hugs her curvy hips and behind. On the unique dresses’ arms, striped fur creates an unmissable air of luxury and fun.

The majority of headlines surrounding Beyoncé lately have been focusing on her undeniably successful RENAISSANCE album. The project had an impressive run at the Grammy Awards. Consequently, it led the singer to tie the record for most trophies granted to one artist. However, that’s not all people have been talking about.

During a chat with Art of Dialogue, Big Gipp shared his thoughts on Bey’s marriage to Jay-Z. During the interview, he specifically said that, if Tupac were still alive, the “Baby Boy” hitmaker would be with him instead of Hov. Read the Atlanta rapper’s full thoughts on the matter here, and check back later for more music news updates.

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Twista Teased Plans To Update Beyoncé’s ‘Cuff It’ Remix With A Verse Of His Own

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Beyoncé‘s Renaissance proves to be the gift that keeps on giving. Last weekend, the album won a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album. And with several groovy, hypnotic tracks, who could deny that?

Ahead of the Grammys, Bey released a remix of her viral single, “Cuff It.” Set to the beat of Twista’s 2009 hit, “Wetter,” the “Cuff It (Wetter Remix)” features Bey delivering new harmonies, ad-libs, runs, and additional lyrics. Though Twista’s vocals aren’t sampled or replicated on the remix, he has revealed he wants to give the track an update of his own.

This week, Twista spoke with The Neighborhood Talk and teased a remix to the remix.

The blog asked him if he planned to add to the track. The rapper replied, “Working on it as we speak.”

Of course, as Beyoncé is known to work in secret, Twista didn’t reveal much else, but needless to say, we’re excited about this collab.

While tickets for the Renaissance World Tour may break the bank, and there are no signs of Bey dropping the album’s accompanying visuals anytime soon, she continues to keep fans fed with reimaginings of our favorite tracks.

In the meantime, you can stream “Cuff It (Wetter Remix)” on all digital music platforms here.

Twista Working On Remix To Beyoncé’s “Cuff It” After 2009’s “Wetter” Was Sampled

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A remix you didn’t know was on the horizon will soon arrive from Twista. The fast-rapping music icon has reportedly worked on his version of Beyoncé’s acclaimed “Cuff It.” The Renaissance track’s original version was already enough for fans, but after DJ Esentrik chopped and screwed the song, it became a TikTok hit. Esentrik blended Twista’s 2009 single “Wetter” with “Cuff It,” slowing down the dance hit to make it a body-rolling R&B jam.

Earlier this week, Twista paid homage to “Wetter” on his Instagram page. Today (February 9), The Neighborhood Talk reported they spoke with the Chi-Town star, who confirmed that he’s working on his version of a “Cuff It” remix. “Working on it as we speak,” he was said to have exclaimed. This news was well-received by Hip Hop and R&B lovers who can’t wait to hear what he’s come up with.

Read More: Beyoncé Talks That Talk On “Renaissance”

Esentrik’s Twista-infused “Cuff It” remix wasn’t lost on Beyoncé, who decided to release it as an official single. “Soooo I’ve been hiding this for awhile and now I can finally say it!” Estrentik tweeted. “CUFF IT WETTER REMIX IS OFFICIAL! Thank you to @beyonce @parkwood and most importantly the DJs and fans that supported this from the start! Love to all!” Bey even added another verse to the track to spice things up.

Meanwhile, “Cuff It” was a big winner for Beyoncé at last weekend’s Grammy Awards. The track helped Bey become the most awarded artist in Grammy history, and in her speech, the singer thanked God, her family, and the queer community for their “love.” She said, “I’m trying not to be too emotional. I’m trying to just receive this night.” Despite her accomplishment, people still believed she deserved Album of the Year.

Read More: Beyoncé Surprises Fans With “CUFF IT (Wetter Remix)”

That title went to Harry Styles, who dominated the charts and social media spaces as well. Still, complaints poured in, and even Jay-Z recognized that The Recording Academy often misses important moments in music history. As news of the Renaissance Tour heats up—and rumors that it’s just the first of a trilogy take storm—the world is preparing for much more Beyoncé, sooner than later.

What Is Jay-Z’s Opinion About Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance?’

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Jay-Z has long been open about his mixed feelings about the Grammys. In his and wife Beyoncé’s 2018 single “Apesh*t,” he famously rapped, “Tell the Grammys, ‘F*ck that 0 for eight sh*t,’” after being nominated eight times that year, but not winning a single award. But still, he will make his impact on the culture known by maintaining a presence at the ceremony each year.

This year, he was super adamant about his wife receiving her much-due flowers. In an interview with Tidal conducted before this year’s Grammys, Jay said he feels that Bey’s seventh studio album, Renaissance was objectively the Album Of The Year.

“Look what it’s done to the culture. Look how the energy of the world moved,” Jay said. “They play her whole album in the club. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen that. The whole entire joint — like, everything?! Every remix is amazing. Everyone’s inspired. It has inspired the world. Every remix is better than the other one. From anybody, we’re just finding these joints out in the street.”

Renaissance, however, did not win the coveted Album Of The Year award, but ended up taking home the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. Songs from the album won several awards — “Break My Soul” for Best Dance/Electronic Recording, “Plastic Off The Sofa” for Best Traditional R&B Performance and “Cuff It” for Best R&B Song.

The aforementioned wins brought her total number of wins up to 32 Grammys throughout her career, making her the artist with the most Grammy awards.

Michelle Obama Warmly Congratulated Beyoncé For ‘Making History’ By Breaking A Grammys Record

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A lot happened at the 2023 Grammy Awards this weekend, but the leading narrative throughout the evening was Beyoncé’s chase for history. She entered the night a few wins away from breaking the all-time record for most career Grammys, a record she did end up claiming. Congratulatory messages have poured in since then, and now Beyoncé has gotten one from former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Obama shared a tweet about the record-breaking victory and wrote, “Congratulations @Beyonce for making history. Thank you for blessing us all with the music we live our lives to — the songs that keep us singing and dancing and talking. You deserve all this and more! [hearts emoji] [crown emoji].”

Obama, by the way, is also a Grammy winner: Her first nomination came in 2020, for her Becoming audiobook in the Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Storytelling) category, and she won. Husband and former President Barack Obama also has a couple Grammys to his name, for his audiobooks of Dreams From My Father: A Story Of Race And Inheritance and The Audacity Of Hope: Thoughts On Reclaiming The American Dream.

Obama didn’t attend the Grammys, but current First Lady Jill Biden was on hand to award Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” the Grammy for Song Of The Year.

Jay-Z On Beyoncé’s Grammys Loss: “It’s Just A Marketing Thing”

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Jay-Z says that Beyoncé’s loss at the Grammys for Album of the Year didn’t upset him. He explained to Elliott Wilson during an interview with Tidal that it was a “marketing” decision. Beyoncé’s Renaissance lost out to Harry Styles’ Harry’s House. Other nominees the Recording Academy passed over included Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers as well as Lizzo’s Special, and more.

“I remove myself from the process and hope they just get it right,” he said. “It got to the point where I was like, it’s just a marketing thing. You go, you got an album out and it could help the sales go up.”

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 02: Beyonce and Jay-Z perform during the Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 at FNB Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100)

Afterward, Jay-Z explained why he feels Renaissance deserved the award. “Look what it’s done to the culture,” he said, before adding, “Look how the energy of the world moved. They play her whole album in the club. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen that. The whole entire joint — like, everything?! Every remix is amazing. Everyone’s inspired. It has inspired the world. Every remix is better than the other one. From anybody, we’re just finding these joints out in the street… It’s inspiring creativity. You know how The Black Album had The Grey Album [Danger Mouse’s 2004 mashup project]? And the one with Radiohead? It was called Jaydiohead [Minty Fresh Beats’ 2009 mashup]. When it just inspires creativity, that’s an album. That has to be Album Of The Year. It has to be.”

While Beyoncé fell short of winning Album of the Year, she ended the night by setting the record for the most Grammy wins of all time. The legendary singer now has 32 total following wins for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album, Best R&B Song, and more. As for total nominations, Beyoncé and Jay-Z also both have the most of all time. They each have 88. Following the Grammys, Beyoncé will be embarking on the Renaissance World Tour 2023. Check out her announcement for the shows below.

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