The new girls on the block are taking over the music industry, proving why they now deserve the spotlight. While those who’ve been around continue to prove once again why they’re here to stay! Saweetie Graces Glamour Magazine Icy girl can now add “glamour girl” to her list of accomplishments. Saweetie took to Instagram to […]
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Saweetie dropped major gems regarding her mental health and why she thinks it’s important to maintain the three B’s: balance, breaks, and boundaries, on the newest YouTube series executive produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter ‘Recipe for Change Amplifying Black Women.’ A series of dinners designed to bring women together to celebrate the stories, traditions, identities, and experiences of Black women as they gather around the dinner table. In this particular segment, Saweetie hosted a dinner with guests Kelly Rowland, Former Atlanta Mayor Kecia Lance Bottoms, Elaine Welteroth, Angelica Ross, and Hallease Narvaez while Kelis Rogers was the chef of the night. Discussing important issues to Black women like their thoughts on the phrase ‘Strong Black Women’ and also how do the ladies keep their mental health in check. In the clip, Saweetie breaks down her own recipe in keeping it all in check. “We All need the Three B’s,” she says, “its Balance, Break, and Boundaries. Balance not only do we work hard but we need that love, that girl time. Breaks-I always tell the young entrepreneurs, the young go-getters… team no sleep? No, that’s not cute. No, please get your rest, drink your water, replenish yourself mentally physically, spiritually, all that — cause I’ve done it before. and Boundaries.” Set your boundaries whether it’s showing up doing a favor just know that I love you, I respect you but I can’t do it because if I’m drained I won’t be able to serve you and I love serving people. Continuing the conversation with “And I feel like as strong women, especially Black women, we have to establish that — not only with the world but with our team.” Take a look below o see the powerful conversation in its entirety
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Her viral hit “The Assignment” transformed her from rising star to full-blown superstar and brought the Dallas native her first nationwide tour. On the tail end of the self-titled tour, Tay Money dropped the new 14-song project, properly-titled Girls Gone Duh on the Tay Money Army last Friday.
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While known for her a-list collaborations with Latto, Saweetie and Da Baby, the new project includes guest features by Saucy Santana, Flo Milli and newcomer GMO Stax. And with “The Assignment” and “Hello,” the project features album highlights “BBB (Bad Bitch Behavior),” “Fake Love” and “Middle Fingers.” To date, “The Assignment” has garnered over four million YouTube views.
The new project delivers the familiar self-confident, braggadocious energy and female empowerment rhyming Tay Money that fans have grown to know and love since her original arrival several years ago.
Tay Money’s nationwide tour wraps in Austin, Texas on May 1 after selling out in major markets like New York, Atlanta, Chicago and Memphis. Between touring and album, Tay Money made a guest feature on the viral dance track “Bend It Ova” by fellow Dallas native Lil Eaarl.
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Ahead of the album release, Tay Money’s music was featured on the popular television series, Insecure (HBO). Girls Gone Duh is the perfect origin point for newfound fans.
Girls Gone Duh is available everywhere via Rebel/Geffen Records.
Stream the full album below and follow Tay Money on social media for daily updates and more.
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Lizzo is back in a big way, and her “About Damn Time” single has already made its way to Saturday Night Live and other late night shows. But as the pop star continues to promote her latest album, Special, other topics are obviously getting brought into the mix as well.
On a recent appearance on Power 106 Los Angeles, Lizzo had a wide-ranging discussion with the hosts about her music, her new shapewear line, Yitty, and also, her sometimes crazy food habits. But that convo obviously led the hosts to bring up another woman in the industry who is well-known for her somewhat zany food choices — and that’s Saweetie. Right around the 30 minute mark the group gets into a convo about these two women and their strange palates, and who would win if the were to face off in a strange foods Verzuz battle.
“Saweetie be doing sh*t that’s like hmmm I might try that,” Lizzo said. “But I do sh*t that’s unthinkable. That makes people… yeah, it makes them gag.” So in Lizzo’s mind, yes, she would be winning that face off. But who knows what Saweetie’s response will be once she hears these fighting words. Check out the clip up top.
Anitta is having quite the big week. Just a few days ago, the Brazilian singer released her fifth album Versions Of Me. The project arrived three years after her fourth full-length effort Kisses. After celebrating the release of Versions Of Me, Anitta brought her talents to Coachella for a flavorful set with some special guests. She made her entrance to the stage with Snoop Dogg by her side and later on she brought out Saweetie so that they could do a brief performance of their collaboration, “Faking Love.” Elsewhere, Anitta’s backup dancers later got into a “funk battle” with Diplo who was spinning on the DJ booth.
Ok @Anitta! Throwing down a Brazilian favela party for @coachella feat @SnoopDogg @Saweetie @diplo! #Coachella2022 pic.twitter.com/H96tH45NmR
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stevie wong
@Anitta pic.twitter.com/Dy5tgsNfkk
— Coachella (@coachella) April 16, 2022
Anitta’s Versions Of Me features her viral TikTok track, “Envolver,” which she also performed during her debut set at Coachella. Versions Of Me itself arrived with 15 songs and features from Ty Dolla Sign, Afro B, Khalid, Saweetie, YG, Cardi B, Myke Towers, and more. Anitta’s Coachella performance also comes after she and Saweetie stopped by The Late Late Show With James Corden to perform “Faking Love.”
You can watch a clip of Anitta’s Coachella set in the video above.
Versions Of Me is out now via Warner Records. You can stream it here.
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Before she was a brand magnet, hitmaking rapper, Saweetie was a multi-sport athlete, competing in track, volleyball, and flag football and earning the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section’s Female Athlete Of The Year honor in 2011. Now that she has hits like “Tap In,” “Back To The Streets,” “Best Friend,” and “Closer” under her belt, it makes sense that she’d add an athletic brand to her growing list of high-profile partnerships, which already includes impressive names like Amazon, Crocs, MAC Cosmetics, McDonald’s, Netflix, and Quay.
While the world of athleisure is expansive and growing by the day, Saweetie prefers the classics. She’s locked in a role with Champion as the brand’s new Global Corporate Consultant and contributes one of her many catchy, fan-favorite singles, “Get It Girl,” to Champion’s ad campaign of the same name. As part of the campaign, Champion will also support its 12 featured female athletes with mentorship in areas such as marketing and media to ensure they have career opportunities beyond the court and field.
Saweetie was gracious enough to grant an interview with Uproxx via Zoom to discuss the Champion deal, her favorite pieces from Champion’s related sportswear line, and her upcoming album, Pretty Bitch Music.
What drew you to Champion as the partnership for this women’s athletics partnership?
I honestly think that it’s just in alignment with my life. I grew up playing sports. I played track, volleyball, basketball, powderpuff. I played a plethora of sports, and I’ve always worn Champion during my workouts, pre-games, et cetera, et cetera. The fact that I am the new partner and global consultant, it’s just really, really a dream come true. The fact that I’m endorsing these female college athletes, who were once in the position I was in, it’s just amazing.
What’s your favorite piece from the collection?
My favorite piece is the tights. It feels I’m not wearing anything. It’s so soft. It just feels like skin. There are leggings where they feel good, but these ones feel so good, you could probably fall asleep in them.
As far as women’s athletics go, are you paying any attention at all to the NCAA Basketball tournament’s women’s side? Do you have any picks? Have you filled out your bracket?
Please fill me in, because while they playing on the court, I’m playing in the studio. I’ve been focused on Pretty Bitch Music, but please enlighten me. Who’s your pick?
You caught me. I’ve been pretty busy writing about new music too.
I guess we both got to do our research.
Absolutely, because now I’m embarrassed. You turned it around on me. Speaking of Pretty Bitch Music, I know a lot of people have been waiting for a very long time for it. You’ve been tweaking things. What would you say has been the biggest challenge in getting it out the door, and the most fun part about holding on to it and making sure that it’s been tweaked to perfection?
I think the best thing about this music is as I begin to learn myself, as a woman, there are more things that I’d like to discuss and talk about. I’m happy that it didn’t come out when it was supposed to come out, two years ago, because I’ve definitely grown spiritually, mentally in a lot of areas in my life. I actually discovered meditation last year, and through being silent, I realize what my purpose was. I need to make sure that I get this message across in my music.
Are there any surprises that would really blow anybody’s mind that you can share or let us know about ahead of time, because it’s Uproxx, and you love us?
If I tell you, it’s not going to be a surprise anymore.
Is the Tagalog song still on there?
It’s not a Tagalog song. I am speaking Tagalog, but it’s definitely on the “keep” list — hopefully, it stays there.
Maybe you brought back one of the old car verses for us? Because I love those car verses. They were so good.
Thank you. Honestly. I think that people will definitely see the elevation. I can’t say specifically what it is yet. It’s not “new” Saweetie, it’s just “elevated” Saweetie. I mean, you might have touched on a couple of things, but we’re just going to have to see.
I know you get a lot of interviews. You get a lot of the same questions. I have to ask a lot of the same questions. Do you ever have anything that you want to talk about, that you really care about, that you never get a chance to talk about, because nobody ever asks you? For instance, I once got someone who wanted to talk about anime because I was wearing an anime shirt like I am now [It was a Sailor Moon shirt].
Well, I do love anime. My favorite is Chibi, Sailor Rini from Sailor Moon. I actually have a Chibi chain.
Honestly, I was a stationery collector, I don’t know if you’re familiar with stationery books, but I love Lovely White. I would go to Koreatown and collect a whole bunch of stationery. It’s definitely one of the more low-key animes, but her name’s Lovely White.
If there’s one major thesis or statement, or message of the album, what would you want people to take away from it?
That’s a really great question. When women listen to this album, I really want them to tap into their divine femininity. After they’re done consuming, seeing their self in some of these songs, I would really love to hear how women feel in 12 months, because the purpose of this album is for women.
Saweetie is hip-hop’s undisputed queen of brand partnerships. Sure, Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat have fast-food deals, but Saweetie’s the one who kicked it all off with the McDonald’s meal inspired by her viral favorite food concoctions. She’s also got deals with Crocs (a co-sponsorship with Hidden Valley Ranch, also inspired by her revelation she likes to apply the dressing to more than just salad), MAC Cosmetics, and Amazon. So it comes as no surprise that she announced a new one this week, this time tapping into her history as a multi-sport athlete.
Saweetie is now Champion’s first-ever “Global Culture Consultant,” appearing in the sports apparel brand’s “Get It Girl” campaign (named for the Saweetie song of the same name, which also appears in a Beats By Dre ad) and throwing a spotlight on 12 collegiate athletes who have the “confidence to play by their own rules and look good doing it.” The women featured in the campaign are receiving more than just the look, too; Champion is providing access to Champion executives as mentors of entertainment, marketing, and media as well as sports.
“My relationship with Champion runs deep, as an athlete and lover of streetwear,” Saweetie said in a press release. “It’s been a go-to brand since high school! This campaign and partnership hit me on a personal level and I couldn’t be prouder to help all my sporty-icy girls out there feel empowered with self-love and confidence. When you feel good wearing Champion, the sky’s the limit.”
You can find out more about the campaign here.
Champion made the world’s first sports bra as an effort of celebration. Today, Champion has announced Saweetie as the first-ever Global Culture Consultant. Champion is also launching “Get it Girl,” a new swag(her)-filled campaign that highlights trendy solutions that female athletes can feel at ease in both on and off the field.
Champion and Saweetie have teamed together to give female athletes a spotlight by highlighting the “Champion Circle,” a group of 12 different female collegiate athletes that have the “Get it Girl” confidence to play by their own rules while looking nice. The athletes in the inaugural “Champion Circle” represent more than seven colleges and universities around the country and compete in a variety of sports such as basketball, cheerleading, and track and field.
With her “Get it Girl” song, Saweetie, a former athlete, is unifying all female athletes and working to promote the next generation of female stars. Each member of the “Champion Circle” is featured in the campaign with Saweetie, dressed in apparel that shows their individual style, swagger, and skill, as well as the latest Champion lines, such as Soft Touch Sports Bras and Leggings. The “Champion Circle” will also receive a two-year Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) investment as official brand ambassadors, as well as mentorship in the fields of sports, entertainment, media, and marketing. The inaugural “Champion Circle” has 12 outstanding female athletes who are different not only in race, but also in sports.
The athletes selected are:
● Maya Brady: University of California, LA, Softball
● Alissa Pili: University of Southern California, Basketball
● Anna McClure: Ohio State, Volleyball
● Destiny Martin: Winston Salem State University, Cheer
● Helena Sampaio: University of Southern California, Soccer
● Logan Eggleston: University of Texas, Volleyball
● Morgan Lewis: Ohio State University, Track & Field
● Natalie Chou: University of California, LA, Basketball
● Norah Flatley: University of California, LA, Gymnastics
● Nyla Jones: North Carolina A&T, Cheerleading
● Sophia Hartwell: University of California, LA, Track & Field
● Ziyah Holman: University of Michigan, Track & Field
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This past weekend, Saweetie was honored with the Game Changer Award at Billboard‘s 14th annual Women In Music event in Inglewood. While the Bay Area rapper behind “My Type” and “Best Friend” also performed the new track “Closer”with HER at the event, it was her date for the evening who had everyone talking.
Saweetie’s mom, Trinidad Valentin, actually presented the Game Changer Award to her daughter. Before the show, Saweetie posted a series of selfies on her Instagram and her Twitter accounts of her and Valentin’s look for the evening. It didn’t take long for social media to be ablaze and in disbelief that her Mom looked very much like she could’ve been her sister.
mahal kita mamaaa
pic.twitter.com/7QyOMdiclW
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(@Saweetie) March 4, 2022
“Momma ate her up. Also if you told me that saweetie’s mom was a secret older sister of Jhene Aiko I would definitely believe you,” one user said, while another replied on Twitter, “Your mom!? If you said your sister I so would have believed you.” “Yall look like sisters. Not mom and daughter,” said one Instagram commenter. Another simply cited how they both looked stunning with, “She literally get it from her mama, beautiful!”
Your mom!? If you said your sister I so would have believed you
— Michelle B (@tinagene_) March 5, 2022
Momma ate her up. Also if you told me that saweetie’s mom was a secret older sister of jhene Aiko I would definitely believe you https://t.co/5fygOikViQ
— Nadia (@naughtibynature) March 5, 2022
That’s your mom?? She’s gorgeous she looks like a bestie or sister
— sagemode shana (@nofilterorfucks) March 5, 2022
The caption on Saweetie’s post says “mahal kita mamaaa,” which in Tagalog means “I love you mom.” It’s a nod to Saweetie’s Filipino heritage from her mother’s side. Check out the photos on Saweeties’s Instagram below.
Saweetie is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
