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Chief Keef opens up about working with Sexyy Red and Mike Will Made-It, his upcoming album Almighty So 2 and more backstage at Rolling Loud 2024.Chief Keef:Saying she wants to come through and I said, “hell f–king yeah.”
Oh s–t. I’ve been working on that s–t man. It’s actually dope, man.
Man, you know, but when I do go on tour, I mean, I’d be ready to go home.
Tetris Kelly:Chief Keef is the epitome of a mood, and from following him to his juiced set at Rolling Loud and heading backstage with him and Mike Will Made-It. It was down with the man Sosa and Billboard News. Arriving just before his set, everybody — and I mean everybody — was excited for Chief Keef at Rolling Loud, and he ran to the stage to give the people what they want.
And right afterwards, he was in high demand, as he doesn’t do press often, but Billboard was able to hop in the van with the legend for some hilarious shenanigans.
Unknown Speaker:He hit that bih like Tom Cruise.
Tetris Kelly:To cruise backstage and chat all about the show and his new project. Hanging out backstage with Chief Keef at Rolling Loud. Man, the festival has been such a vibe. The fans was loving your set. How was it up there, man?
Chief Keef:Always dope. It’s always loud. Rolling Loud.
Tetris Kelly:I mean, you had Sexyy Red up there, man. How did you guys start working together? It was so good.
Chief Keef:S–t.I just know she f–k with me real heavy. I f–k with her too. Saying she wants to come through and I said “hell f–king yeah.”
Tetris Kelly:And I mean what do you think it is about her that has like made people go so crazy for Sexyy Red?
Chief Keef:She just … you could tell she really just come from where we come from.
Tetris Kelly:I feel you on that, man. Then also you know you just dropped “Dirty Nachos” with Mike Will Made-It, so what made y’all decide to collaborate on a project together?
Chief Keef:That’s my dog. He right up there. Where he at? That’s my boy.
Tetris Kelly:And the fan reaction has been great. How’s it feel to finally have the project out there?
Chief Keef:Man, it ain’t even just … that ain’t even what we suppose to been drop. That just what he decided, you know what I’m saying? Let’s just drop something before we do what we suppose to drop. Yeah, man, like I said, that my mans and we always got together and we always working too.
Tetris Kelly:And then you got Almighty So like the sequel, to part two coming out, man. So tell me what the fans gonna expect from that.
Chief Keef:Oh s–t. I’ve been working on that s–t, man. It’s actually dope, man. Got some different stuff on it.
Tetris Kelly:Got some features you can tease us with a little bit?
Chief Keef:Yeah, I got some features on there, but I just want to, you know, keep it a surprise if they don’t know already.Watch the full interview above!
Seven months after THE BOYZ initially introduced their three-part Phantasy album series with Christmas in August, the K-pop group completed the 15-track project with the final chapter Love Letter.
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Led by the sentimental single “Nectar,” THE BOYZ member Kevin says the final chapter in their trilogy delivers an “emotional-but-hopeful kind of vibe” for Love Letter that contrasts the summery, shimmering pop single “Lip Gloss” for Christmas in August, and their dark and experimental “Watch It” single for Pt. 2 Sixth Sense. “At this point in our career, we want to tackle what we haven’t done before.”
“I really hope through this trilogy that we got to really emphasize Phantasy and our fans were able to see a lot of different sides of THE BOYZ,” Jacob told Billboard News‘ Tetris Kelly during a visit to Los Angeles with his members Kevin, Juyeon, Hyunjae and Eric. “As we are ending it off with ‘Nectar,’ saying goodbye to our bittersweet memories and going for our happier new future, I hope you guys just come along with us and we’ll be able to show you what we have in store.”
Now that their Phantasy releases are complete, THE BOYZ say it’s time to perform these new songs live for fans.
“Our fans have been dying for us to go on a tour and I think it’s about time,” Eric says. “We are going to make it happen this year,” with Kevin making sure to add, “We may or may not be seeing you in your own city/country.”
Before they do make their way back to the States, fans can stay on top of their additional musical activities by following them on TikTok where Kevin delivers Beyoncé covers, Jacob plays guitar in his pajamas, and all 11 of THE BOYZ sing, dance, and share their lives.
We don’t really get to do a lot of musical production in our group for our own music, so I like to experiment and do things on TikTok,” Kevin says. It’s my musical outlet, and I like to do a lot of covers there.”
Jacob agrees with that sentiment, adding, “Since we’re in a group, I don’t really get to play the guitar and sing for the fans, so I use TikTok for my pajama karaoke covers.”
While Juyeon, Hyunjae, and Kevin have all attended events and linked up with different fashion brands, like Dior, Gucci, and Jeremy Scott, the guys also shared some surprising insight into their personal style during the sitdown.
“Whenever we have events where our stylist can potentially dress us in casual clothing, we opt for our own clothes instead of our stylists’ clothes,” Kevin shares. “We like to dress ourselves as much as we can.”
Watch the full Billboard News interview above for more from Kevin, Juyeon, Jacob, Hyunjae and Eric on THE BOYZ’s Phantasy album, plus find out who among them is most likely to snack at midnight, run late getting ready, know another K-pop group’s choreography and more.
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Whenever we come to L.A., all our members they ask me hey, where should we go for you know a good restaurant?
He never knows.
What?
Tetris KellyHe says you never know.
Exactly. I don’t really know.
Best THE BOYZ.
THE BOYZHello we are THE BOYZ and you are watching Billboard News
Tetris KellyHey, what’s up it’s Tetris with Billboard News and we get to have some fun today I’m hanging out with some fellas from THE BOYZ.
Tetris KellyYou just dropped a brand new project Phantasy Pt.3 So now that it’s all out, I mean, you guys decided to release it in three parts. But what makes this one different than the first two?
Well, we took the word Phantasy and split it up into three different kind of worlds. And this one is kind of like funeral slash graduation. It’s kind of saying goodbye to the past and welcoming the future. So it’s kind of a emotional but hopeful kind of vibe.
Tetris KellyOkay, so can you tell me now what’s part of the funeral? What are some things you guys think you’re saying goodbye to?
Well, in a graduation, you’re essentially saying goodbye to your previous years and letting go of the past. If you’re looking at our music video, we’re actually playing students, we’re actually at a graduation. And so you can feel a lot of the vibes watching the music video.
Watch the full video above!
Here’s all the show-stopping performers you missed this weekend at Rolling Loud California 2024, from Sexyy Red, Chief Keef, Nicki Minaj, Ye, Post Malone, Travis Scott, Future, Metro Boomin and more!
That Mexican OTShe was Nicki, she that bi—.
Tetris KellyFrom Nicki’s complete takeover to a weekend of Sexyy Red.
Sexyy Red.I had fun doing the set.
Tetris KellyYe, Ty Dolla $ign, Post Malone and so much more.
Chief KeefIt’s always loud, Rolling Loud.
Tetris KellyHey, what’s up, it’s Tetris with Billboard News. We’re here at Rolling Loud taking you to all the biggest sets and showing you everything you missed this weekend. You had Sexyy Red up there. Man, how did you guys start working together? It was so good.
Chief KeefI just know she f—ed with me real heavy. I f— with her too, saying she want to come thru, I said hell f—in’ yeah!
Tetris KellySexyy Red also had her own set, which landed on ‘Pink Friday,’ when Nicki Minaj brought her tour to the Barbz in Inglewood.
Tetris KellyThe weekend was kicked off on Thursday, when Ye had the night to himself with Ty Dolla $ign and friends. Quavo was one of those friends, and he also joined Post Malone’s set, which was full of all his hits.
Watch the full video above!
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Sexyy Red talks about performing post-pregnancy, hiding the identity of her baby daddy, how much she loves Drake, being a fan of Nicki Minaj and ‘Pink Friday,’ her new song “Get It Sexy” and more backstage at Rolling Loud California 2024.
Tetris KellyHanging with Hood Hottest Princess Sexyy Red — I heard you, OK? I heard you rush on the stage to get back here because you’re here to have some good weed — is that true?
Sexyy RedOh, who told you my business?
Tetris KellyYou know we got our ears to the street. How was it up on your set, how’s Rolling Loud been for you?
Sexyy RedIt was fun, I had fun doing the set.
Tetris KellyNow, you know you a mama so how does that change how you approach your day-to-day life?
Sexyy RedI just try to manage it, but I got help so I manage it good.
Tetris KellyYou killing it and looking good while you’re doing it. Now you’ve been hiding the baby daddy from us. Why is it so important for you to keep this little mystery with every fan guessing?
Sexyy Red‘Cause I don’t need anyone in my business — like why you want to be so nosy? Mind your f—ing business.
Tetris KellyHow was it to work with Drake? How was the whole process?
Sexyy RedIt was fun. I f— with Drake. He a good, a good person for real.
Tetris KellyNice. And then all the fans, like are they excited tonight? They got Nicki Minaj coming up tonight, are you a Nicki fan?
Sexyy RedYeah, yeah. I f— with Nicki.
Watch the full video above!