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DJ Khaled’s ‘GOD DID’ Projected to Debut at No. 1 on Billboard 200
DJ Khaled is looking to open at No. 1 on next week’s Billboard 200 with GOD DID. According to HITS Daily Double, the album is forecasted to open with 105,000 to 115,000 units in its first week — enough to push it to the top of the chart. The 18-track project features guest appearances from the likes of Drake, JAY-Z, Eminem, Future, Travis Scott, Rick Ross, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Nardo Wick, Takeoff, City Girls, Don Toliver, Kanye West, SZA, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Gunna, Quavo, Latto, Roddy Ricch, John Legend and the late Juice WRLD. Meanwhile, JID‘s The Forever Story, which marks his first album in nearly four years, is looking at 27,000 to 30,000 units and Nicki Minaj‘s Queen Radio Volume 1 is looking at 25,000 to 30,000 units. Elsewhere in music, JID, DJ Khaled and Offset x Money...
BLACKPINK Delivers Biting First U.S. Award Show Performance With ‘Pink Venom’ at 2022 VMAs
Just after 2022 MTV Video Music Award co-host LL Cool J crowned this year’s event as the “most diverse and global ever,” Latto introduced K-pop sensation BLACKPINK to the stage. “This next group has not only dominated K-pop, they’ve taken over the world,” said Latto, a four-time VMA nominee this year. She then noted it was not only the girl group’s first time ever at the VMAs but also the act’s first ever U.S. award show performance. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news To celebrate, BLACKPINK treated BLINKs to a performance of its new hit single “Pink Venom.” The song is the first single from the group’s upcoming second studio album, Born Pink, out Sept. 16. “Black Venom” hit No. 1 on Hot Trending Songs, becoming BLACKPINK’s first lead...
J Balvin & Ryan Castro Bring Reggaeton Collab ‘Nivel De Perreo’ to 2022 VMAs
Following BLACKPINK‘s debut at the MTV Video Music Awards, J Balvin and Ryan Castro immediately took center stage for their televised premiere of “Nivel de Perreo.” Honoring the music award’s most diverse lineup yet, the two Colombian acts from Medellin brought their latest reggaeton collaboration to the masses with a live performance. On stage, Balvin rocked an all-zebra-print pants and a coat that matched his animal print hairdo, and Castro rocked black wide-leg slacks and a fuzzy red sweater. The two were joined on stage by a group of robot-like dancers while a large 3D robot doll flaunted her best perreo (reggaeton dancing) skills. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Directamente desde Medellin, Colombia,” Castro, a former Billboard Latin Arti...
Here’s Why Yung Gravy Brought Addison Rae’s Mom to the 2022 VMAs
Yung Gravy sure is vicious, and the “Betty (Get Money)” artist proved that “all the mamas love him” when he brought TikTok star Addison Rae‘s mother, Sheri Easterling, as his date to the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night (Aug. 28). For those who are unaware of the TikTok drama surrounding Yung Gravy and Addison Rae’s parents, the red carpet couple might seem random, but it all stems from Easterling’s estranged husband Monty Lopez — from whom she’s reportedly separated — allegedly seeing younger women. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Amid the drama, 26-year-old Gravy began flirting with Easterling on an episode of the Jeff FM podcast as well as in a number of TikTok videos, and the unexpected duo have a playful banter on social...
Marshmello & Khalid Deliver a Blissful Vibe With ‘Numb’ at the 2022 VMAs
After some truly groundbreaking performances from all-stars such as Jack Harlow, Lizzo, BLACKPINK and more at 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, Marshmello and Khalid brought something else for the crowd: good vibes. The pair arrived early in the broadcast on Sunday (Aug. 28) to deliver a laid-back, trippy performance of their new single “Numb.” Pulling up to the stage in a lime green sweater and sweatpants jamming on a bass guitar, the masked DJ introduced his collab-mate Khalid, who appeared among the crowd in New Jersey, singing the opening lines to their latest song together. “Like lookin’ at the sun/ I feel like you’re the moon,” he sang. “I feel like I’m the one/ I wanna get numb.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Jumping up to the stage, Khalid...
Watch Jack Harlow Bring Out Fergie for “First Class” at VMAs 2022
Jack Harlow opened the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night (August 28). In the middle of his performance of “First Class,” he brought out Fergie, who performed “Glamourous” (the track Harlow samples on the single). Watch it happen at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey below. Last year, at the VMAs, Harlow joined Lil Nas X to perform the Montero track “Industry Baby.” That single is up for multiple awards, including Video of the Year, Best Collaboration, Best Direction, and Best Art Direction. It was also nominated for Best Visual Effects and Best Choreography, while Harlow picked up another nomination for Artist of the Year. His most recent album is May’s Come Home the Kids Miss You. Follow all of Pitchfork’s coverage of the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. Content This ...
Watch Lizzo Perform “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” at VMAs 2022
Lizzo took the stage at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night (August 28), performing her Special track “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready).” She performed the song in front of a giant screen, lining up her dance moves to look like they were interacting with the visuals on display behind her, and finished by letting out a joyful scream into the microphone. Watch it below. Lizzo was up for a handful trophies at this year’s VMAs, including Artist of the Year. Special’s lead single “About Damn Time” was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop, and Video for Good. She debuted “Special” on Saturday Night Live before bringing “About Damn Time” to the BET Awards. She shared a video for “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready),” which picked up where her 2018 “Truth Hurts” visual left off, earlier this month. Follow...
Watch J Balvin and Ryan Castro Perform “Nivel de Perreo” at VMAs 2022
J Balvin took the stage tonight at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards to perform his song “Nivel de Perreo.” The performance marked the single’s television world premiere, and it featured a giant twerking AR dancer. It’s also Balvin’s first performance at the VMAs since 2019, when he joined Bad Bunny to play the song “Que Pretendes” from their collaborative album Oasis. Watch it happen below. J Balvin’s fifth solo studio album, Jose, was released in September 2021. The followup to 2020’s Colores featured singles “Que Locura,” “In da Getto,” “Otro Fili,” “Qué Más Pues?,” “7 de Mayo,” and “Otra Noche sin Ti.” This past April, he teamed up with María Becerra to perform “Qué Más Pues?” at the 2022 Grammy Awards, where he was nominated for the Best Música Urbana Album. Follow all of Pitchfork’s co...
Watch Blackpink Perform “Pink Venom” at VMAs 2022
Blackpink appeared at MTV’s 2022 Video Music Awards on Sunday night (August 28), where they performed their recent single “Pink Venom.” Joined by more than a dozen backup dancers, Blackpink put on an intricate dance routine that eventually ended with plumes of smoke. Watch it below. Following their 2020 studio debut The Album, Blackpink announced earlier this month that their second album, Born Pink, would arrive on September 16. The group is up for one VMA this year, earning a Best Metaverse Performance nod for “Blackpink the Virtual.” Follow all of Pitchfork’s coverage of the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. Twitter content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Harry Styles Adds New 2023 Dates for “Love On Tour”
Harry Styles is expanding his “Love On Tour” with the announcement of new 2023 dates. Although the world tour kicked off in September of 2021, the shows now support Styles’ latest album, Harry’s House. The newly announced dates are set to span shows in Europe, the U.S. and Brazil. Specifically, Styles will put on shows in places like the United Kingdom, France, The Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Spain and more. Alongside the 2023 European dates, Styles has revealed additional shows for Chicago, Austin and São Paulo. Additionally, tour dates for Asia are slated to be announced soon. Since touring following the release of his third studio album which was released in May of this year, the “Love On Tour” has included Arlo Parks, Blood Orange, Mitski and more. Currently, the “Love On Tour...
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Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH [Certified Fresh] Playlist 8.26.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Westend61 / Getty What up, Hip-Hop Wired Nation? We’re a little late updating our last edition of CRT FRSH AKA Certified Fresh by a couple of days. Part of our duty as a publication and crew is to school the masses on who is doing what musically and there’s no better way to do that beyond our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) bi-weekly playlist. The CRT FRSH playlist is a labor of love. We don’t take payments nor do we do favors. We only add joints to our playlist that fit the theme and vision we’re going for and don’t seek to waste the time of the listener. Further, we don’t stick to one lane of Hip-Hop. We believe that all aspects of the music should get some light, whether it’s young lions in the trenches or those hoping for that one shot to blow up to grizzl...
‘Euphoria’ Actress Sydney Sweeney’s Family Gives MAGA Vibes, Twitter Stir Frying Her
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Actress Sydney Sweeney is making her PR team earn those checks. The Euphoria star shared a pic of her family that shows her parents proudly giving off MAGA vibes, and Twitter detectives quickly discovered, shared and debated her family’s suspect political ethos. The backlash was immediate after Sweeney shared a gang of photos from her family’s “hoedown” themed party for her mother’s birthday. A close look showed folk rocking tried to and true red state paraphernalia like a Blue Lives Matter shirt and red MAGA hats, amidst all the cowboy hats and boots. But her brother Trent Sweeney sealed the deal when he shared a pic of him and two other people clearly rocking hats that say “Make Sixty Great Again” in the style of Trump’s ne...
