Who Is Opening YG, Tyga, And Saweetie’s ‘Str8 To The Club Tour?’

September 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

This week, YG, Tyga, and Saweetie launch their Str8 To The Club Tour in Sacramento, before heading north to San Francisco then taking over arenas in Las Vegas, Tucson, Tacoma, Vancouver, and more. The trio will be joined by three openers: Kamaiyah, Wallie The Sensei, and DJ Vision. The tour will likely offer fans a preview of Tyga and YG’s upcoming joint album, as well as Saweetie’s long-delayed debut, along with a look at some of California’s hottest up-and-coming artists. So…

Who Is Opening YG, Tyga, And Saweetie’s Str8 To The Club Tour?

DJ Vision

DJ Vision is a Los Angeles-based DJ who has mainly supported OhGeesy as his tour DJ, accompanying him on his 2022 Geezyworld Tour, as well as touring with YG on The Red Cup Tour with OhGeesy, and YG’s 4Hunnid artists Day Sulan, and D3SZN. The earliest tour on his social media is YG’s F*ck Donald Trump Tour in 2016, which featured Kamaiyah, RJ (aka RJMrLA), and Sad Boy.

Kamaiyah

Kamaiyah is an interesting addition to the lineup because of the history between her and YG. After garnering a strong reception for her 2016 mixtape A Good Night In The Ghetto, she signed with 4Hunnid Records as one of YG’s first artists with distribution through Interscope. However, after her debut album was delayed multiple times, she left both labels in a rather contentious split. It appears the two are back on better terms now that Yaya is back independent. She has continued to release new music, dropping her most recent full-length album, Oakland Nights, in 2020, and an EP, Diving Timing, last year. She has released a steady stream of new singles in 2023, including “Shot Callin’,” “All Night,” and “Heat Warning.”

Wallie The Sensei

Wallie The Sensei is a newer artist from — where else? — Compton, who dropped his debut album, Golden Child, in 2021, following up in 2022 with Here 2 Stay. He approaches rap with the contemporary melodic flow popular with fellow Hub City natives like Roddy Ricch and Kalan.FrFr, crooning about the heartbreak of growing up knee-deep in hood politics. According to an early bio on local rap blog Rosecrans Ave. (what up, Vic!), his goal is to provide a positive outlook and guidance for those stuck in similar situations — hence the “sensei” in his stage name. On Instagram, he’s tagged himself a “Hope Dealer,” and his music certainly seems to offer a sliver of silver lining amid the emotional catharsis.

Saweetie Joined Selena Gomez In Rebutting Becoming A Meme After Stuttering At The 2023 MTV VMAs

September 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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We do not need to overthink what happened at Tuesday’s (September 12) 2023 MTV Video Music Awards: Saweetie is great, and teleprompters are not.

Saweetie hosted the VMAs pre-show and was a presenter during MTV’s broadcast. Saweetie stuttered while tossing the pre-show to a commercial break, as posted by a fan account on X (formerly known as Twitter). In the time between that understandable mishap and Saweetie’s reappearance during the 2023 MTV VMAs to introduce a performance from Stray Kids, some people roasted her online.

“Hey, what’s up, y’all? It’s me again,” Saweetie said (as shown in a clip posted to X by BET). “And y’all better stop making my little stutter video go viral. I see what you’re doin’. Anyways, let’s try it again!”

Saweetie has been teasing her debut album, Pretty B*tch Music, for at least two years. In March, she explained the album’s ongoing delay to E! News.

“I feel like a debut album is not something you just put out,” Saweetie said. “It’s not something you play with. I’m a Cancer, so I like to overthink sometimes, but I think you have to be really careful with that, and I take my art really serious.”

Selena Gomez can relate. Gomez, sitting next to her “Calm Down” collaborator Rema, did not appear pleased when Chris Brown was announced as a nominee for Best R&B. Video of her reaction circulated (and is still circulating) online, and she later wrote on her since-expired Instagram Story, “I will never be a meme again. I’d rather sit still than be dragged for being myself. Much love.”

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

Tyga, YG & Saweetie’s ‘Skr8 To The Klub’ Tour Canceled Amidst Low Ticket Sales

September 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tyga, YG, and Saweetie’s highly anticipated “Skr8 To The Klub” Tour has been canceled due to low ticket sales. The tour was set to also feature popular rappers Kamaiyah, Wallie The Sensei, and DJ Vision as opening acts. ‘Skr8 To The Klub’ Tour CANCELED Tyga, YG, and Saweetie’s “Skr8 To The Klub” Tour was officially […]

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Who Are The Award Presenters For The 2023 MTV VMAs?

September 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tonight (September 12) in Newark, New Jersey, the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards are being held at the Prudential Center.

With just a few hours to go until the official awards show kicks off, they have unveiled the slate of presenters who will be helping out. Fans can expect to catch Chloe and Halle Bailey, Dove Cameron, GloRilla, Reneé Rapp, Sabrina Carpenter, and more stars taking the stage to hand out the spaceman trophies.

Saweetie, who is among the show presenters, will be hosting the pre-show that starts at 6:30 p.m.

The VMAs have also revealed some of the night’s biggest honorees ahead of time. Shakira will be receiving the Video Vanguard Award. Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to get the Global Icon Award. And both are on the lineup to perform tonight.

Fans will be able to watch the show live starting at 8 p.m. ET.

Continue scrolling for the complete list of 2023 VMAs award presenters.

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
Anuel AA
Ashanti
Bebe Rexha
Billy Porter
Charli D’Amelio
Chloe Bailey
Coco Jones
Dixie D’Amelio
Dove Cameron
Emily Ratajkowski
Fat Joe
French Montana
GloRilla
Halle Bailey
Jared Leto
Madelyn Cline
Nelly Furtado
Reneé Rapp
Rita Ora
Sabrina Carpenter
Saweetie
Shenseea
Thalia
Tiffany Haddish
Timbaland
Wyclef Jean

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Saweetie Partners With Tinder For “Swipe-Off” Concert Challenge

September 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The new school year is just underway and college students across the country are already flexing their flirting skills. In fact, Tinder sees the highest influx of new 18-year-old members during freshman orientations. To encourage this new cohort of users to put themselves out there and make new on-campus connections, Tinder is partnering with “Tap In” rapper Saweetie to launch Swipe Off. The nationwide challenge will award the college or university with the most Swipe activity, proving it’s at the forefront of crush culture, a free concert headlined by Saweetie, along with a surprise special guest.

Starting today, the Swipe Off challenge is open to select colleges and universities enrolled in Tinder U, an in-app feature that lets collegiate users easily connect with others at their school. The school that sends the most Likes (…or Nopes) on Tinder through October 6th will win a free concert for its campus.

“Tinder is always working to match the vibrant energy of our college users. They form the core of our user base, and over the years, we’ve seen countless campus connections blossom into meaningful relationships,” says Stephanie Danzi, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Tinder. “We created The Swipe Off challenge to feed into that energy and encourage them to unlock all the possibilities of the college experience that come from meeting new people.”

It’s no coincidence that the Icy Girl herself is headlining the ultimate Swipe Off experience for the winning school. Saweetie has been vocal in her affinity for both the college experience and Tinder, with the proud USC alum referencing the brand in her viral hit single “Tap In.”

“Whether they were a fling, a friend, or something more serious, the people I met at USC are what made my time there a blast. I’m excited to partner with Tinder in encouraging today’s college students to ‘tap in’ to the possibilities that come from meeting new people.” says Saweetie.

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YG Shares Couples Pic Of Him And Saweetie On Instagram

August 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YG and Saweetie are quickly becoming one of rap music’s it couples. The pair are often seen going out together and occasionally face some judgment for their choice of attire. Fans were eating it up when the pair went with matching all-white fits for a night on the town in West Hollywood last month. They were less about it when YG donned a green and orange sweater on a night out a few weeks earlier. “N*gga dressed like the Scooby doo mystery machine,” one fan commented on a post of the couple.

Now they’re once again out on the town. This time YG shared a picture to his Instagram story of the pair getting out of the back seat of a car and sharing an intimate moment in the process. It’s difficult from the picture he posted to make out exactly what Saweetie is wearing. Really all that can be made out is one glittering silver heel. While YG is dressed pretty modest in a plain all-black fit, fans still found a way to come at him for his fashion choices. “Shoes longer than a bank holiday weekend,” reads the top comment on a repost of the picture. The comment is in reference to a pair of long and quite pointy black shoes the “West Coast Weekend” rapper is wearing.

YG And Sweetie Hitting The Town Again

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Later this year, Tyga and YG are headed on tour. The two frequent collaborators are bringing an impressive collection of talent along with them, headlined by none other than Saweetie. The trio celebrated their upcoming road trip together by releasing a new song a few weeks ago. The pair of rappers make an appearance on Saweetie’s new single “Birthday,” which fans can probably expect to hear on tour.

The tour they’re set to embark on will start next month. Alongside the trio Kamaiyah, Wallie The Sensei, and DJ Vision will also be hitting the road. What do you think of the new pictures of YG and Saweetie? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Saweetie Starts A Fansly Account + Promises “Spicy” Content & Exclusive Music

August 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In a surprising move, Saweetie announced her decision to start a Fansly account in a recent Instagram post. Fansly is an adult platform similar to OnlyFans, where the “Icy Girl” promises to share “spicy” content, exclusive music, and behind-the-scenes intel. Saweetie Joins ‘Fansly’ This unexpected career move has sparked speculation about the Bay Area native’s […]

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Saweetie Has Apparently Joined OnlyFans Competitor Fansly With A Page Promising ‘Spicy Content’

August 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Over the past couple of years, as revenue from streaming and touring slowed down, artists have found plenty of alternative streams of income — including fan-based content platforms with racy reputations, like OnlyFans. Among the artists who’ve joined the platform are Iggy Azalea, who said she is “making so much money” on the platform, and Bhad Bhabie, who reportedly pulled in a ludicrous sum in her first year. Now, a new name is joining a similar platform, as Icy Girl Saweetie announces the launch of her own account on competing service, Fansly.

She announced the launch of her Fansly account via Instagram, as well as with a press release. In the attached statement, she said, “I’m so hyped to team up with Fansly and give my loyal ICY GIRLS a peek into my world like never before. We’re about to bring the fire and empower creators to connect with their fans on a whole new level. Brace yourselves for some spicy content, baby!”

While that content is probably not what some fans are hoping for — after all, no other star has yet gone quite so far — the extra cash could come in handy as Saweetie continues to work on her long-awaited, recently renamed debut album and tour with new boo YG and his Compton brethren Tyga. She apparently teased the move at this weekend’s fight between Jake Paul and Nate Diaz in Las Vegas, making her debut as a ring girl. It should probably be noted that while Fansly and OnlyFans have a reputation for explicit content, neither is technically considered an adults-only site, with creators free to post whatever content they like — within guidelines, of course.

.@Saweetie the ring girl #PaulDiaz | #Boxing

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— Mike Dixon (@MikeDixon_VST) August 6, 2023

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

Saweetie’s Tiny Blue Ring Girl Outfit Leaves Jake Paul & Nate Diaz Commentators Drooling

August 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

She may have a Grammy nomination under her belt (something many other female rap veterans are still striving for), but that hasn’t stopped the internet from encouraging Saweetie to retire from hip-hop in favour of modelling. Thankfully, the Icy Girl is a pro at posing for Instagram photo dumps, and rumour has it her boyfriend YG gives her a monthly allowance to keep her looking fresh and fly in designer duds. On Saturday (August 5), she took a break from grabbing dinner in West Hollywood with her man to, instead, work a shift as a ring girl at the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz fight.

The YouTuber ultimately came out on top in the 10-round spat. While it was entertaining to watch him take down his opponent, many eyes in the building were notably on Saweetie throughout the night. “And there is Saweetie once again. Gentleman, I’m telling you, I might leave commentary if she keeps doing this,” one of the announcers thirstily declared as the “Best Friend” hitmaker turned around for the camera to show off her bubble butt.

Read More: Fans Brawl After Jake Paul Beats Nate Diaz

Saweetie Shows Off Her (Ass)ets at Paul vs. Diaz Fight

As the voice behind the camera returns to work, Saweetie grins and blows a kiss at the camera. To contrast her uniform for the night, the California native rocked a platinum blonde wig. She also channelled her inner Barbie Girl with beautiful pink eyeshadow and dangling earrings in the same colour. It seems her appearance at the fight also caught the attention of Conor McGregor, who tweeted at the 30-year-old amid the Diaz and Paul fight unfolding in front of him.

Saweetie has been serving up plenty of tantalizing looks lately. Not only did she stun alongside YG and Tyga in the “BIRTHDAY” music video, but she also channelled her inner Cleopatra for her “SHOT O’ CLOCK” visual last week. See behind-the-scenes photos from the latter shoot at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Saweetie’s “SHOT O’ CLOCK” BTS Photos Channel Her Inner Cleopatra With Giant Snakes

August 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Artists like Aaliyah and Britney Spears previously paved the way for using wild animals in their visuals and performances, but modern starlets like Saweetie continue to keep the trend alive. Last weekend, the California native gave us two new singles – “BIRTHDAY” and “SHOT O’ CLOCK.” After teaming up with Tyga and her boyfriend, YG, for the former track, the fashionista collaborated with a few huge snakes to film the music video for the latter, which landed on Thursday (August 3).

In the visual for “SHOT O’ CLOCK,” Saweetie beautifully channelled her inner Cleopatra. In her usual fashion, the Icy Girl left little to the imagination in several of her looks, including a sultry silver bodysuit that puts her perfectly sculpted curves on display. On Friday morning, her Instagram feed lit up with a photo dump showing off her body, as well as the black and white reptiles she had the opportunity to get up close and personal with while filming.

Saweetie’s Latest Visual Gets Seriously Wild

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As per usual, Saweetie’s glam is entirely on point, from her long black hair cascading down her back to her beautiful blue eyeshadow bringing out the brown in her eyes. Of course, there are always those with someone to say in the comments. This time around, it appears the “Best Friend” hitmaker’s main criticism is comparing herself to Cleopatra. Besides her new “SHOT O’ CLOCK” and “BIRTHDAY” singles, Saweetie has also been in the news in connection with the Barbie movie.

While she didn’t actually appear on the star-studded soundtrack, industry insiders have since confirmed that Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice’s “Barbie World” collab originally belonged to the Icy Girl. While this easily could’ve caused tension between the rap divas, Saweetie made it clear there’s no bad blood by naming Minaj on her list of dream collaborators. Read more about that below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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