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Is a second Taylor Swift and Ice Spice collaboration facts or cap? We’ll just have to wait and see.
While walking the red carpet at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday, the 24-year-old rapper played coy while fielding a question about her new album Y2K! — which drops later this month — possibly featuring a duet with the “Anti-Hero” singer.
“I think she did me the favor,” Ice began when Entertainment Tonight asked whether Swift would be “returning the favor” following the Bronx native’s contribution to the 14-time Grammy winner’s “Karma” remix last year.
“I don’t know,” she continued with a smile. “Let’s see, let’s see, let’s see.”
Though she ultimately kept tight-lipped about Swift’s potential involvement, the “Munch” musician did reveal that there’s more than one all-star collaboration on her debut LP. “There’s a couple,” she confirmed.
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The interview comes almost exactly a year after “Karma” ascended to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, thanks to the “Munch” musician’s feature on the Midnights (Til Dawn Edition) version of the track. The pair both starred in a music video for the remix and performed it a few times together on Swift’s Eras Tour.
“I am blown away by her,” the pop star said of Ice in a Spotify audio snippet around the time of the song’s release. “In my opinion, she’s the one to watch. Watching her work ethic and how thoughtfully she approaches her career, she’s like my new favorite artist and I’m so honored that she’s on the song.”
Later on Sunday night, Ice took the BET stage to dance, twerk and set fire to her gas station set while performing two tracks: “Phat Butt” and “Think U the Sh-t (Fart).” She didn’t take home any hardware, although she was nominated for best collaboration and video of the year — both for her Barbie soundtrack contribution “Barbie World” with Nicki Minaj and Aqua — as well as best female hip-hop artist.
Ice is now gearing up to embark on a world tour that kicks off July 4. As for whether either of her A-list former duet partners — Swift or Minaj — might join her on stage at some point, the “Deli” artist isn’t ruling anything out.
“They’re busy ladies right on sold-out tours,” she added on the red carpet. “They’re always welcomed.”
Y2K! will be released via 10K Projects and Capitol Records on July 26.
The MC has also teamed up with Beyoncé, Sia and Nicki Minaj.
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By reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this week with We Still Don’t Trust You, Future and Metro Boomin have become the first collaborators in the chart’s nearly 68-year history to reach No. 1 with two joint projects. The rappers first topped the chart as collaborators three weeks ago with the initial We Don’t Trust You.
The term “collaborators” refers artists who don’t normally work together. We’re not counting collaborations by musicians who adopted a group name of their own (looking at you, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young), a sure sign that they’re moving beyond a collab into group territory.
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Two previous collaborations just missed landing two No. 1 albums. Diana Ross & the Supremes with The Temptations reached No. 1 on Feb. 8, 1969 with TCB, the soundtrack to their NBC-TV special. A studio album pairing the top vocal groups, Diana Ross & The Supremes Join The Temptations, had reached No. 2 four weeks earlier. It spawned their smash single “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me.”
R. Kelly & Jay-Z reached No. 1 on Nov. 13, 2004 with Unfinished Business. An earlier collab, The Best of Both Worlds, had peaked at No. 2 on April 6, 2002.
Two other collaborations didn’t come quite that close to landing two No. 1 albums, but they landed one No. 1 and made the top 10 with a second project. 21 Savage and Metro Boomin topped the Billboard 200 on Oct. 17, 2020 with Savage Mode II. They had reached No. 4 on Nov. 18, 2017 with Without Warning, which featured a third collaborator, Offset.
Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga reached No. 1 on Oct. 11, 2014 with Cheek to Cheek. A sequel, Love for Sale, consisting entirely of songs by Cole Porter, reached No. 8 on Oct. 16, 2022. Both sets won Grammys for best traditional pop vocal album.
Future and Metro Boomin may have company as collaborators with multiple No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200. As ¥$, Ye and Ty Dolla $ign topped the chart on Feb. 24 and March 2 with Vultures 1. A sequel, Vultures 2, is scheduled for release May 3, with a third volume, Vultures 3, due later in the year.
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You can finally bring a piece of Thomas Rhett home with you — well, his style that is. The country singer teamed up with the Western footwear and apparel brand Tecovas to bring an exclusive collection inspired by the singer and the people close to him.
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The limited collection was officially released Thursday (July 20), which you can shop now through the Tecovas website. What can you find? A line consisting of six pairs of different cowboy boots all named after people close to the Where We Started singer, along with two hats and an exclusive T-shirt.
To celebrate the collaboration, Rhett took to Instagram sharing a series of photos with him and others sporting the new apparel.
“My Tecovas collection is here and I couldn’t be more excited for y’all to see it. Go get yourself a pair and let us know which ones you pick!” he captioned the post.
Keep reading to shop the collection or view the whole collaboration here.
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Thomas Rhett Five-Panel Foam Trucker Hat $34
Show your love for the singer with this trendy navy blue trucker hat that features a front patch that reads “Thomas Rhett x Tecovas.” The interior features a foam panel to help swaddle your head in comfort and shade — especially on sunny days.
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Thomas Rhett Bucking Bronco Tee $45
Keep things casual in this green T-shirt featuring a bucking bronco graphic with the singer and brand’s name overhead. The design is made from a 100% prima material for added comfort that you can pair with joggers, jeans, sweatpants and more.
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The Thomas Rhett Gregory $295
Named after Rhett’s father-in-law, the cowboyboot is inspired by Steve Gregory’s grittiness, which is seen through the classic cowboy profile paired with a Spice roughout suede vamp and counter.
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The Thomas Rhett Lauren $295
The Lauren boot comes designed with influences from Rhett’s wife, Lauren Akins featuring an off-tone bovine shaft and delicate double-line stitch pattern. The result? A vintage-like feel you can dress up or down.
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The Thomas Rhett Akins $495
This Akins boot is not only the flagship style of the collection, but is Rhett’s personal favorite. So, if you’re looking to channel a piece of the country star’s style, this is the boot to splurge on. It’s made with full-quill ostrich and has a quick-to-patina goat shaft for added style.
The Thomas Rhett Kasey $315
Add some length to your outfit with the Kasey boot, which takes inspiration from the country sister’s younger sister and can be work all season long. Details within the design include a 14-inch shaft and pull strap inlays to add some subtle detailing.
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The Thomas Rhett Macy $395
For a fashion-forward pick, consider the Macy boot named after Rhett’s sister-in-law. It features lizard accents and a short length that you can wear on date nights or when you and your friends hit the town.
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