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Doja Cat kicked off the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards with an electrifying, ’80s-inspired performance of “Jealous Type,” commanding the stage alongside saxophonist Kenny G. Her bold, high-energy opener set the tone for a night filled with unforgettable moments, spectacular performances, and historic award wins, immediately capturing the audience’s attention and signaling that the 2025 VMAs…
MTV has announced the first wave of performers and honorees for the 2025 “Video Music Awards,” airing live Sept. 7 on CBS. Alex Warren, Busta Rhymes, J Balvin with DJ Snake, Ricky Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, and sombr will take the stage at New York’s UBS Arena. The show will broadcast live coast-to-coast at 8 p.m….
Trevor Smith, known professionally as Busta Rhymes, issued a statement Thursday denying allegations made by a former assistant, calling the claims false and retaliatory. “I have been made aware of the claims made by Dashiel Gables, and I completely and categorically deny these allegations,” Smith said in a written statement. Smith acknowledged that Gables briefly…
Busta Rhymes will receive the 2,818th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, Aug. 1, at 11:30 a.m. PT. The ceremony will take place at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of East Town. Rhymes, a multi-platinum rapper, producer, and performer, will be honored in the category of Recording. The event will feature guest…
This past Saturday, the Rock The Bells Festival made its long-awaited New Jersey debut, bringing an unforgettable night of Hip-Hop culture to the Prudential Center with Class of 2025: Summer’s Kool. The one-night-only event gathered pioneers and rising stars for a powerful celebration of the genre’s legacy, evolution, and future. Hosted by the legendary Roxanne…
Rapper Busta Rhymes turned himself into police Tuesday following allegations that he assaulted his assistant during an argument earlier this month. The alleged incident happened on Jan. 10 at the J Condominium in Brooklyn. According to reports, Rhymes confronted his 50-year-old assistant, Dashiel Gables, about using a phone during work hours. The situation escalated, and…
Rap veteran Trae Tha Truth has assembled a heavyweight roster of artists for his latest release, “I’m On 4.0.” The new track showcases a powerful lineup, including rap legends Busta Rhymes, Young Jeezy, and Method Man, alongside modern hitmakers like Ty Dolla $ign, Joyner Lucas, and Chance the Rapper. The late DMX also makes a…
Building on the success of the first single, “Saturday Night Special” featuring Rick Ross and Fat Joe, LL Cool J has released the second track from “The FORCE,” titled “Passion.” The new track begins with the sound of static electricity on vinyl. The hip-hop legend will release his 14th studio album, “The FORCE (Frequencies of…