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Selena Gomez Responds To Viral Reaction To Chris Brown’s Nomination

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last night MTV hosted the VMAs and the cameras absolutely couldn’t get enough of Selena Gomez. All night they panned to the actress and singer to get her reactions to whatever was going on. That created funny moments like her confused face and later covering up her ears during Olivia Rodrigo’s performance. But while a lot of her reactions seemed to be in good faith, one in particular caught fans attention for feeling particularly authentic.

During the Best R&B Award the cameras were once again tuned in on Gomez. One of the nominees was Chloe’s track “How Does It Feel” from her debut solo album In Pieces earlier this year. The song features Chris Brown, which got Chloe in some pretty hot water. Despite the controversy he brings with him everywhere he goes, the song received a nomination. But when it’s nomination was being announced the cameras just happened to catch Selena Gomez reacting to it. In the short video she visibly frowns as soon as Brown’s name is called, just to return to clapping for other nominees after. Check out the short viral clip below.

Selena Gomez Won’t Be A Meme

Selena Gomez reacting to Chris Brown being nominated at the #VMAs. pic.twitter.com/ngx4Ep8aD5

— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 13, 2023

Now according to TMZ Selena is responding to the quick meme status of her reaction. She took to her Instagram story to share a short message to fans. “I will never be a meme again. I’d rather sit still than be dragged for being myself. Much love,” the brief statement reads. She doesn’t deny her reaction to Brown’s nomination, simply expressing her dissatisfaction with it becoming a meme.

Recently, Selena Gomez returned with her new song “Single Soon.” As soon as the track was released fan speculation swirled that the break-up anthem could be talking about The Weeknd, who she famously dated. She quickly shut down any of that speculation with an Instagram comment though. What do you think of Selena Gomez’s response to fans memeing her viral reaction video? Let us know in the comment section below.

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2023 MTV VMAs Red Carpet: Nicki Minaj, Yung Miami, Megan Thee Stallion & More

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

One of the biggest evenings in music went down without a hitch last night (September 12), as the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were the talk of the industry. Hundreds of stars descended on the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, to celebrate the year’s highlights in all things music and pop culture. This year was particularly special for the Barbz, as Nicki Minaj hosted the star-studded event.

Of course, MTV made sure to make Minaj feel as welcome as possible, as the VMA logo was even changed to her favorite shade of pink. The performances were also hot topics of conversations across social media, which included the likes of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion as a duo, Doja Cat, Lil Wayne, Future, Metro Boomin, Nav, Swae Lee, and a Diddy Global Icon Medley, led by Sean Combs, himself. Additionally, the Hip Hop 50th Medley saw some of the genre’s greats take to the stage. Doug E. Fresh, LL Cool J, Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, and DMC were just a few who joined for an epic celebration. Minaj also lent her talents to the show, where she even previewed a track set to be featured on her anticipated forthcoming album, Pink Friday 2.

Prior to the event kicking off, the red carpet was sizzling with our favorite entertainers’ hottest looks. They were dissected, praised, and critiqued online—some more than others. Although Ashanti was flying solo for the night, she made sure her boo Nelly was present, with a picture of the couple printed on her clutch purse. Doja’s web-like gown turned heads, and Offset’s hair clips were a cultural statement, while Weezy and Lil Uzi Vert kept things simple—yet expensive—with their ‘fits. Saweetie’s bone-accessory gown had social media calling her dress Flintstone’s Fashion, but it was Yung Miami’s red carpet display that stole the show. Check out a few highlights from the red carpet below, and let us know who stood out the most.

2023 MTV VMAs Red Carpet

Nicki Minaj

Ashanti

Offset & Cardi B

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Offset and Cardi B attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center. On September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Chlöe

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Chloe Bailey attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center. On September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Coco Jones

French Montana

Diddy & His Kids Jessie, D’Lila, Chance, & Justin

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Sean Combs and family attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center. On September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Doechii

Doja Cat

Don Toliver

Flo Milli

GloRilla

Ice Spice

Kalii

Billy Porter

Karol G

King Combs

Lil Uzi Vert

Lil Wayne

Megan Thee Stallion

Yung Miami

Mellow Rackz

Metro Boomin

NLE Choppa

Roxanne Shante

Saweetie

Sexxy Redd

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Sexyy Red also attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

Shenseea

Tiffany Haddish

Timbaland

Toosii

TS Madison

Fat Joe

YG & Angela Simmons

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: YG and Angela Simmons also attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

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Cardi B Reveals Her Mom Inspired Her VMAs Look

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B says that her mother inspired her look for the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. She shared the original inspiration from her mother in her 20s on her Instagram Story, Wednesday. In the post, she puts a side-by-side of her VMA’s performance next to the throwback photo.

“My momma in her 20s vibe,” Cardi captioned the post. At the awards ceremony, she and Megan Thee Stallion performed their new single, “Bongos.” ”I’ma throw it back like it’s Thursday / I got cake, I’m lit, it’s my birthday,” they rapped through the chorus.

Cardi B At The VMAs

US rapper Cardi B performs onstage during the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on September 12, 2023. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Cardi is a mother of two in her own right. She shares both daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus, 5, and son Wave Set Cephus, 2, with Offset. Just earlier this week, she shared some advice for new mother Chrisean Rock. “Whenever you start feeling emotional, you might not think it’s postpartum, but it’s postpartum,” she said during an interview with TMZ. “When that happens, go outside, take a breather, go drink some coffee, go eat some lunch on your own. When you’re like a new mom, like the new schedule overwhelms you. So just do something that calms you down.” Check out Cardi’s post about using her mother as inspiration below.

Cardi B Shares Inspiration From Her Mother

Cardi’s VMAs appearance comes as she’s begun teasing her long-awaited sophomore album. During a recent interview with Ebro in the Morning, Cardi confirmed that the project will be dropping in 2024. “You know what? I was indecisive but I was like, you know what? I should already start talking about the album because I’m going to be putting it out very soon,” she said on the show. “But it’s like I have to watch it because I always feel like somebody watching me — it’s going to come out when it’s going to come out.”

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Yung Miami Feeds The Fire Of Pregnancy Rumors After VMAs

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

While many fans were focused on the performances and awards given out during last night’s VMAs, that wasn’t the only thing getting people’s attention. As with many award shows, the fashion was also a big highlight. Stars took a walk down the VMA’s trademark pink carpet showing off a variety of flashy fits for the night. But for some artists, it wasn’t just about what they were wearing. For Yung Miami, her scant black dress had fans talking about something entirely different, a potential baby bump.

While some pregnancy speculation by fans online can be extremely toxic, Miami is leaning into the intrigue. A fan online tracked down one particular picture of the rapper that they thought might be a good example of her baby bump and tweeted it. “Is caresha pregnant?” the tweet reads further spreading the rumors of a potential baby. Seemingly intending to lean into the speculation, Yung Miami herself retweeted the fan’s take. As you’d expect, that turned fan speculation into absolute hyperdrive. Check out the tweet in question below.

Yung Miami Retweets Pregnancy Rumors

Yung Miami has always had a bit of a tumultuous relationship with her fans. Recently, she shared a video of her dad dancing and her fans quickly started acting a little too thirsty for her taste in the comments. When she bit back at them and told them to stay in their own age range, some fans had just the right ammo to hit back at her.

When Miami took issue with younger fans thirsting over her dad, they brought up a double standard. Miami herself has been in a relationship with a significantly older man, Diddy. “Not the Puff calling the Diddy black,” one fan hilariously commented. Diddy and Miami collaborated earlier this year on the City Girls trac “Act Bad.” What do you think of Yung Miami leaning into her own pregnancy rumors on Twitter? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Video Emerges Of Nicki Minaj Heated Backstage At VMAs

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last night the Video Music Awards took place and Nicki Minaj served as the host. She actually doubled as MC for the night and also a performer, taking part in the show’s 50th-anniversary tribute to hip-hop. She was a fitting choice after serving as one of three MCs for the night last year while also giving a major performance. Nicki was last year’s winner of the night’s biggest honor, the Video Vanguard award. This year that award went to Shakira and she also brought an absolutely massive performance to the stage.

While all seemed mostly well during the show on camera, a new clip from backstage tells a different story. “not Nicki Minaj almost throwing hands before her VMA performance,” the caption of a newly shared video reads. Though the clip is short, you can pretty clearly see that Minaj is bothered by something and appears to be close to getting physical with somebody backstage. All night there seemed to be videos popping up from backstage of artists letting their anger out. Lil Wayne had his security prevent MTV cameras from filming him holding hands with a mystery woman. Even Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake seemed to get into it in a viral clip, though they ultimately shut down any beef rumors in a TikTok.

Nicki Minaj Almost Throws Hands At VMAs

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During her performance last night, Nicki treated fans to a tease of her upcoming album Pink Friday 2. The project is slated to release later this year and was led off by a heartfelt new single earlier this month. “Last Time I Saw You” had already connected with fans racking up 13 million streams and debuting at number 23 on the Hot 100.

Last week, Nicki shared a funny video to social media gearing up to host the show. In the clip, she’s seen smoking in bed and advocating for how much it helps her find clarity. What do you think of Nicki Minaj appearing to look mad backstage at the VMAs last night? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Saweetie Roasted For Bone Dress And Teleprompter Mishap

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last night was the VMAs and there were a ton of massive artists at the event. Overall, this is one of those awards shows that both the artists and the fans love. There have been some iconic moments at the Video Music Awards over the years, and that has not changed. When it comes to female rapper representation, there was a ton last night. For instance, Nicki Minaj was the host. Moreover, the likes of Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, and even Ice Spice were also there. Furthermore, we also got to see none other than Saweetie.

In terms of clothing, Saweetie definitely had one of the more interesting looks of the entire evening. Below, you can see that she had on a pink dress that matched the theme of the carpet. Additionally, there was a huge bone sticking through the dress up near the collar. In the eyes of many, this was something that could be compared to The Flinstones. Although we imagine that is exactly what Saweetie was going for when she put the look together.

Saweetie At The VMAs

Saweetie at the #VMAs pic.twitter.com/qLlfCluNh1

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) September 12, 2023

Unfortunately, in the video above, you can see how the artist ended up having an embarrassing blunder while reading from a teleprompter. This subsequently led to criticism throughout social media. Moreover, fans were not impressed with her dress, as a whole. Some felt like it was too much, while others claimed it lacked taste. In the tweets down below, you can see exactly what people had to say.

Fans React

No matter what, it does seem like the artist had fun at the awards show, and that is all that matters. There was a lot going on at the show last night, and from what we saw, it was a real party. Let us know if you watched the awards show, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed.

please dont start with these outfirts i hate it https://t.co/9A5H85jAUh

— shhnainai꧂ (@cymonenaomi) September 12, 2023

I don’t understand these kids. https://t.co/g8LdEXwSzF

— #AlmostTimeToSpinAgain (@BurlyboyRig) September 12, 2023

The shit you get away with when you fine as hell https://t.co/AYXG7Bu8oa

— DJ (@kingdj_5297) September 12, 2023

Oh no https://t.co/dHasspRRFV

— Libby (@Libbotomy) September 12, 2023

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MTV Cameras Stopped From Filming By Lil Wayne’s Security

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last night was the MTV VMAs where there were plenty of stars in attendance and plenty of cameras rolling. With exciting performances from some of the biggest stars in music going on all night, some were bound to cross paths backstage. That’s why there are so many cameras to catch moments like a backstage interaction between Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake. What looked like a heated argument between the two turned out to not be so dramatic, but the cameras also made headlines for what they didn’t film.

Lil Wayne was a staple throughout the show last night. Most notably he opened up the festivities with a rousing performance of his track “Uproar.” But at some point in the night when the cameras tried to follow him backstage, his security prevented them. The security first puts his hand up to get the cameraperson to stop filming. When that doesn’t work he physically points the camera away from Wayne. The reason for the diversion appears to be a mystery woman that the rapper was holding hands with backstage. While some online think they’ve cracked the code as to who Wayne’s secret boo is, nothing has been officially confirmed. Check out the entire clip below.

Lil Wayne’s Security Won’t Let Mystery Woman Be Filmed

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Later on in the night, Lil Wayne was also part of the newest tribute to rap music’s 50th anniversary. In a grand showing of love for the genre he was joined by Nicki Minaj, LL Cool J, DMC, Doug E Fresh, Slick Rich, and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five for a tribute that spanned decades of hip-hops past, present, and future.

The VMAs aren’t the only place in recent weeks to honor Lil Wayne as a legend in rap. Earlier this month he received the BMI Icon Award. During the ceremony, he was honored by NLE Choppa, and Big Freedia. Afterward, he was given his flowers by none other than Nicki Minaj. What do you think of Lil Wayne’s security preventing MTV from filming the woman he’s holding hands with? Let us know in the comment section below.

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VMAs 2023: Full List Of Winners Revealed

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The full list of winners and nominees from the MTV Video Music Awards is here. The ceremony returned to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday night with Nicki Minaj serving as the host for the evening. Taylor Swift led all artists in both nominations and wins. She finished winning seven of her eight main awards, losing only Best Editing to Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire.”

On the hip-hop front, Ice Spice took home the award for Best New Artist, while Nicki Minaj won Best Hip-Hop for “Super Freaky Girl.” Other nominees in the category included Diddy, DJ Khaled, Glorilla & Cardi B, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Wayne, and Metro Boomin.

Diddy Poses At The VMAs

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Sean Combs poses in the press room at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

Outside of just the awards, there were plenty of noteworthy performances throughout the night. Nicki Minaj debuted a new song off of her upcoming album, Pink Friday 2. Other performers included Metro Boomin, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and more. Check out the full list of VMA winners below.

Video of the Year

Doja Cat – Attention
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Nicki Minaj – Super Freaky Girl
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Sam Smith & Kim Petras – Unholy
SZA – Kill Bill
WINNER: Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

Artist of the Year

Beyoncé
Doja Cat
Karol G
Nicki Minaj
Shakira
WINNER: Taylor Swift

Song of the Year

Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
Rema & Selena Gomez – Calm Down
Sam Smith & Kim Petras – Unholy
Steve Lacy – Bad Habit
SZA – Kill Bill
WINNER: Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

Best New Artist

Glorilla
WINNER: Ice Spice
Kaliii
Peso Pluma
PinkPantheress
Reneé Rapp

Push Performance of the Year

August 2022: Saucy Santana – Booty
September 2022: Stephen Sanchez – Until I Found You
October 2022: Jvke – Golden Hour
November 2022: Flo Milli – Conceited
December 2022: Reneé Rapp – Colorado
January 2023: Sam Ryder – All the Way Over
February 2023: Armani White – Goated
March 2023: Fletcher – Becky’s So Hot
WINNER: April 2023: Tomorrow X Together – Sugar Rush Ride
May 2023: Ice Spice – Princess Diana
June 2023: Flo – Losing You
July 2023: Lauren Spencer Smith – That Part

Best Collaboration

David Guetta & Bebe Rexha – I’m Good (Blue)
Post Malone & Doja Cat – I Like You (A Happier Song)
Diddy Featuring Bryson Tiller, Ashanti & Yung Miami – Gotta Move On
WINNER: Karol G & Shakira – TQG
Metro Boomin Featuring The Weeknd, 21 Savage and Diddy – Creepin’ (Remix)
Rema & Selena Gomez – Calm Down

Best Pop

Demi Lovato – Swine
Dua Lipa – Dance the Night
Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
P!nk – Trustfall
WINNER: Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

Best Hip-Hop

Diddy Featuring Bryson Tiller, Ashanti & Yung Miami – Gotta Move On
DJ Khaled Featuring Drake & Lil Baby – Staying Alive
Glorilla & Cardi B – Tomorrow 2
Lil Uzi Vert – Just Wanna Rock
Lil Wayne Featuring Swizz Beatz & DMX – Kant Nobody
Metro Boomin Featuring Future – Superhero (Heroes and Villains)
WINNER: Nicki Minaj – Super Freaky Girl

Best R&B

Alicia Keys Featuring Lucky Daye – Stay
Chlöe Featuring Chris Brown – How Does It Feel
Metro Boomin Featuring The Weeknd, 21 Savage & Diddy – Creepin’ (Remix)
WINNER: SZA – Shirt
Toosii – Favorite Song
Yung Bleu & Nicki Minaj – Love in the Way

Best Alternative

Blink-182 – Edging
Boygenius – The Film
Fall Out Boy – Hold Me Like a Grudge
WINNER: Lana Del Rey Featuring Jon Batiste – Candy Necklace
Paramore – This Is Why
Thirty Seconds to Mars – Stuck

Best Rock

Foo Fighters – The Teacher
Linkin Park – Lost (Original Version)
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Tippa My Tongue
WINNER: Måneskin – The Loneliest
Metallica – Lux Æterna
Muse – You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween

Best Latin

WINNER: Anitta – Funk Rave
Bad Bunny – Where She Goes
Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma – Ella Baila Sola
Grupo Frontera & Bad Bunny – Un X100to
Karol G & Shakira – TQG
Rosalía – Despechá
Shakira – Acróstico

Best K-Pop

Aespa – Girls
Blackpink – Pink Venom
Fifty Fifty – Cupid
Seventeen – Super
WINNER: Stray Kids – S-Class
Tomorrow X Together – Sugar Rush Ride

Best Afrobeats

Ayra Starr – Rush
Burna Boy – It’s Plenty
Davido ft. Musa Keys – Unavailable
Fireboy DML & Asake – Bandana
Libianca – People
WINNER: Rema & Selena Gomez – Calm Down
Wizkid Featuring Ayra Starr – 2 Sugar

Video for Good

Alicia Keys – If I Ain’t Got You (Orchestral)
Bad Bunny – El Apagón – Aquí Vive Gente
Demi Lovato – Swine
WINNER: Dove Cameron – Breakfast
Imagine Dragons – “Crushed
Maluma – La Reina

Best Direction

Doja Cat – Attention
Drake – Falling Back
Kendrick Lamar – Count Me Out
Megan Thee Stallion – Her
Sam Smith & Kim Petras – Unholy
SZA – Kill Bill
WINNER: Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

Best Cinematography

Adele – I Drink Wine
Ed Sheeran – Eyes Closed
Janelle Monáe – Lipstick Lover
Kendrick Lamar – Count Me Out
Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
WINNER: Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

Best Visual Effects

Fall Out Boy – Love From the Other Side
Harry Styles – Music for a Sushi Restaurant
Melanie Martinez – Void
Nicki Minaj – Super Freaky Girl
Sam Smith & Kim Petras – Unholy
WINNER: Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

Best Choreography

WINNER: Blackpink – Pink Venom
Dua Lipa – Dance the Night
Jonas Brothers – Waffle House
Megan Thee Stallion – Her
Panic! at the Disco – Middle of a Breakup
Sam Smith & Kim Petras – Unholy

Best Art Direction

Boygenius – The Film
Blackpink – Pink Venom
WINNER: Doja Cat – Attention
Lana Del Rey Featuring Jon Batiste – Candy Necklace
Megan Thee Stallion – Her
SZA – Shirt

Best Editing

Blackpink – Pink Venom
Kendrick Lamar – Rich Spirit
Miley Cyrus – River
WINNER: Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift – Anti-Hero

Show of the Summer

Beyoncé
Blackpink
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Karol G
WINNER: Taylor Swift

Group of the Year

WINNER: Blackpink
Fifty Fifty
Flo
Jonas Brothers
Måneskin
NewJeans
Seventeen
Tomorrow x Together

Song of the Summer, Presented by M&M’s®

Beyoncé – Cuff It
Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?
Doja Cat – Paint the Town Red
Doechii Featuring Kodak Black – What It Is
Dua Lipa – Dance the Night
Fifty Fifty – Cupid
Gunna – Fukumean
WINNER: Jung Kook Featuring Latto – Seven
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice – Barbie World
Olivia Rodrigo – Vampire
SZA – Kill Bill
Taylor Swift Featuring Ice Spice – Karma
Tomorrow x Together & Jonas Brothers – Do It Like That
Luke Combs – Fast Car
Troye Sivan – Rush
Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma – La Bebé (Remix)

Album of the Year

Beyoncé – Renaissance
Drake & 21 Savage – Her Loss
Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains
Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
SZA – SOS
WINNER: Taylor Swift – Midnights

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Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, LL Cool J & More Close 2023 VMAs With Hip-Hop 50 Tribute: Watch

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj held it down at the VMAs on Tuesday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. There’s no doubt the two became fixtures at the annual award show throughout its history, delivering memorable moments and sound bites that have lived on in the years that followed. However, on Tuesday night, their presence was surely felt from the moment the show began. Lil Wayne entered the stage to perform a medley of songs including “Uproar” and his latest single, “Kat Food.”

As for Nicki Minaj, she served as the host for the evening. However, her appearance certainly wasn’t limited to that. While she did get to guide fans through the evening, she eventually hit the stage where she performed her new single, “Last Time I Saw You,” and debuted an unreleased song from the upcoming Pink Friday 2 titled, “Big Difference.” Still, she hit the stage later on to pay homage to hip-hop’s major milestone.

VMAs Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

With Hip Hop 50 celebrations still underway, the VMAs came through with an impeccable way to honor the music that’s shaped its history with appearances from Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. The tribute closed out Tuesday night’s festivities, dedicating the final moments of the VMAs to the evolution of the culture. Along with Wayne and Nicki, LL Cool J also headlined the performance while DMC, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five accompanied them on stage.

The performance kicked off with Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five delivering a stellar performance of “The Message.” Then, Doug E. Fresh, who hit the original Dougie, and Slick Rick came out to the stage. Nicki Minaj came out to perform “Itty Bitty Piggy” — clearly a fan favorite by the way the crowd finished each bar. Nicki then dove into “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” afterward before the VMAs transitioned to Lil Wayne who performed “A Milli.” LL Cool J leaped into “I’m Bad” and “Mama Said Knock You Out” before sticking around for DMC’s performance.

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Nicki Minaj Previews “Pink Friday 2” During VMAs Performance

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj performed an unreleased song from her upcoming album, Pink Friday 2, while on stage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday night. Hosting the event, Minaj kicked things off with a stripped-down performance of her latest single, “Last Time I Saw You.” After the emotional affair, she dropped her black cloak to reveal a sheer bodysuit underneath and launched into the unreleased track.

“It wouldn’t be right if I didn’t give y’all a Pink Friday 2 exclusive,” she teased. The lights then shifted from soft pink to dark red as Minaj began rapping. “It’s a big difference between me and you,” she said on the braggadocious track. “I ain’t nothing like you, you, you or you.”

Nicki Minaj Performs At The VMAs

Nicki Minaj performs onstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

Minaj has been teasing Pink Friday 2 for months now. Back in June, she confirmed the release date for November while hinting that she plans to go on tour at the beginning of 2024. “I love you guys so much,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. “I am so grateful for the years of support & love you guys have given me. At times maybe I didn’t even deserve all that you have poured into me. Nonetheless, you. will. love. this. album. I will give tour deets closer to that time, but obviously the tour will start around the first quarter of 2024. I’ll also share the REAL album cover at a later date.”

Nicki Minaj Teases “Pink Friday 2”

The project will serve as a sequel to Minaj’s debut studio album, Pink Friday, which she dropped in November, 13 years earlier. That album produced her hits “Superbass,” “Your Love,” “Check It Out,” “Right Thru Me,” “Moment 4 Life,” and “Fly.” It featured guest vocals from Eminem, Rihanna, Drake, will.i.am, Kanye West, and Natasha Bedingfield. Be on the lookout for further details on Pink Friday 2 on HotNewHipHop as its November 17 release date nears.

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