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31 May 2023

Inside Amazon’s Luxury Department: Save Up to 60% Off Select Items

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Did you know Amazon has an entire department dedicated to luxury goods from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Chanel, Yves St. Laurent, Prada, Fendi, Dior and more? And if you dig hard enough, you’ll can major deals on top brands.

Right now, Amazon Luxury is offering up to 50% off accessories, including shoes, sunglasses, bags and other must-haves from designers like Giuseppe Zanotti, Oscar de La Renta, Ellie Saab, Sergio Hudson, Studio 189, Adriana Degreas and Christoper Kane.

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Amazon’s Luxury department is a one-stop shop for higher-priced items from designers that you’d find in luxury stores such as Neiman Marcus, Berdgorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Ave. Shop ready-to-wear looks, beauty essentials, jewelry, watches and other accessories along with lots of “pre-loved” handbags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel Hermès (yes, you can actually buy a Birkin bag at Amazon for around $16,000).

Alexandre Birman, Annoushkha, CVC Stones, Edward Bess, Dundas, Rolex, Sensi Studio, Jennifer Meyer, Linda Farrow and Mark Cross are some of the other luxury designers available at Amazon. To get you started, we curated a list of items to shop for the season (click here to launch your Amazon Prime membership and enjoy free shipping).

See below for purses, dresses, swimwear and other items to shop for summer, including sale items up to 60% off and pre-owned designer bags.

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CHANEL, Pre-Loved Yellow Caviar Lunch Box Vanity, Yellow

$4,150.00

Made from Caviar leather, this vintage mid-90s Chanel Lunch Box vanity features the brand’s signature interlocking “CC” embroidery, gold-plated logo hardware and a leather shoulder strap in addition to the top handle.

Adriana Degreas,Fig Tricolor Strapless Bikini, Purple/Gold

$130.00 $315.00 59% OFF

It’s that time of year again. With summer less than a month away, now would be a good time to stock up swimsuits and bikinis. The purple and gold bikini pictured above take its design inspiration from ’70s swimwear — and it’s almost out of stock!

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Giuseppe Zanotti, Brett Reptile-Print Flats, 6, Gold

$175.00 $350.00 50% OFF

These Giuseppe Zanotti reptile-print flats are available in gold, silver and black (sizes 6-17). Click here to shop GZ sneakers on sale for up to 50% off and here for GZ Brett Glitter Flats ($175).

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Yves Saint Laurent, Pre-Loved Black Calfskin Kate Tassel Medium, Black

$2,450.00

A chic edition to your purse collection, the YSL Kate silhouette shoulder bag is crafted from smooth calfskin leather and features a gold-tone chain-link strap with a chain tassel fixture at the center.

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Patbo, Tropicalia Bandeau Bikini Top, XL, Island Blue

$87.00 $145.00 40% OFF

This bikin is available in island blue and harbour pink — tops and bottoms sold separately.

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Sergio Hudson, Slip Dress, 6, Leopard

$567.00 $945.00 40% OFF

Hit the town in a slinky, Sergio Rossi slip dress — which is available in leopard print as well as black, fuchsia, purple and terracotta.

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CHANEL, Pre-Loved Pink Chevron Lambskin Boy Bag Small, Pink

$5,500.00

Chanel’s timeless, small Boy Bag is made from pink lambskin leather with chevron quilting and finished with gold-tone hardware.

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Patbo, Tropicalia Long Sleeve Mini Dress, L, Harbour Pink

$375.00 $625.00 40% OFF

Get tropical in a lovely PatBo long sleeve dress available in pink or black and sizes ranging from XS-XL.

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Louis Vuitton, Pre-Loved Damier Ebene Weekender MM, Brown

$1,895.00

Heading on a trip? Louis Vuitton weekender bags typically retail for around $2,500 and up, but this pre-owned version is under $2,000.

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Adriana Degreas, Montaigne Cut-Out Midi Dress, S, Off White

$518.00 $740.00 30% OFF

A white dress is a summer staple. This Adriana DeGreas Cut-Out Midi Dress features a halter-neck chain and a side split.

31 May 2023

Latto Enlists Cardi B for ‘Put It on Da Floor’ Remix & It’s Coming Soon

Rip them out the plastic, they been acting brand-new! Latto‘s “Put It on Da Floor” has been taking social media by storm, and this Friday, Latto will treat fans to a new version of her latest viral hit.

The Grammy-nominated rapper took to Twitter on Wednesday (May 31) to reveal that Cardi B will appear on the official “Put It on Da Floor” remix. First previewed during Latto’s performance at Coachella last month, “Put It on Da Floor” has since grown into a social media phenomenon, with fans literally ripping themselves out of plastic bags to emulate the track’s fiery opening lines.

“I put it on the floor, and, now, I’m ’bout to put it on the floor again. Remix this Friday!” Latto said in a video posted to Twitter. The “Muwop” rapper then goes on to recite the song’s opening lines before ripping a black plastic bag to reveal none other than Cardi B.

The new version of “Put It on Da Floor” is the first official collaboration between Latto and Cardi B, and the song also serves as Cardi’s first musical release of 2023. Last year, the Bronx rapper appeared on a slew of singles, including “Hot Shit” (with Kanye West & Lil Durk), a remix of Rosalía’s “Despechá,” and the Billboard Hot 100 No. 9-peaking “Tomorrow 2” (with GloRilla). As for Latto, “Put It on Da Floor” joins the Lu Kala-assisted “Lottery” and “Don’t Play With It” (with Lola Brooke & Yung Miami) as her 2023 musical releases thus far.

To date, Latto has charted five hits on the Hot 100, including the No. 3-peaking “Big Energy.” 777, her most recent album, reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200 in 2022, a career-best. Cardi B has earned 11 top 10 hits on the Hot 100, five of which have reached the summit. Her debut studio album, Invasion of Privacy, peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and has been charting for 200 weeks and counting.

31 May 2023

The Linda Lindas Perform at Scripp’s National Spelling Bee

The Linda Lindas performed at the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, marking the competition’s first-ever musical performance.

“Playing the @scrippsnationalspellingbee was an honor and a B-L-A-S-T,” the band wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday (May 30), before wishing luck to “all the spellers.” The National Spelling Bee’s Bee Week takes place this week at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, with the finals airing on Thursday (May 31) on ION network at 8 p.m. ET

The Linda Lindas went viral in 2021 for their powerful performance of their song “Racist, Sexist Boy” at the Los Angeles Public Library, and the all-girl group featuring members Bela Salazar, Eloise Wong, and sisters Lucia and Mila de la Garza released their debut album Growing Up in 2022.

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The group is set to head out on tour as the opening act for select shows on Paramore’s tour this summer. The tour follows the Feb. 10 release of Paramore’s sixth studio album This Is Why, the band’s first LP in almost six years. The record’s lead single — which doubles as the title track — dropped in September.

31 May 2023

Phil Wickham’s ‘This Is Our God’ Tops Christian Airplay Chart

Phil Wickham rolls up his fourth No. 1 on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart (dated June 3) with “This Is Our God.” In the tracking week ending May 25, the song increased by 5% to 6.4 million impressions, according to Luminate.

The 39-year-old singer-songwriter, from San Diego, co-penned the song with Pat Barrett, Steven Furtick and Brandon Lake. It was produced by Jonathan Smith and will be included on Wickham’s album due this fall.

“‘This Is Our God’ is my favorite song to sing and lead right now,” Wickham tells Billboard. “This song is a declaration of who Jesus is and what He’s done for us. There is so much faith, hope and truth in it. It’s been incredible hearing the church lift it up and sing it out in the past few months since its release. Thanks to everyone who has been listening to, singing and sharing this one!”

Wickham’s fourth Christian Airplay leader completes his fastest trip to the summit: 19 weeks. His “House of the Lord,” which dominated for four weeks starting in October 2021, took 20 weeks to reach the apex. “Battle Belongs,” which likewise reigned for four frames, beginning in April 2021, needed 25 weeks, and his first No. 1, “This Is Amazing Grace,” ruled for 10 frames starting in March 2014, wrapping a 27-week climb.

Wickham’s new Christian Airplay No. 1 follows his duet with Anne Wilson, “Behold,” which hit No. 2 in December 2022. He has notched 10 top 10s, starting with “Safe,” which hit No. 4 in April 2010.

Jones’ First Gospel Airplay No. 1

On Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart, Brent Jones earns his first No. 1, as “Nothing Else Matters (Instead of Complaining, Praise Him),” which he wrote solely, lifts to the top, up 9% in plays.

The Los Angeles native follows “Open Your Mouth and Say Something,” which reached No. 9 in March 2019, and first entry “He Rose” (No. 17, January 2015).

Jones, who is also the Minister of Music at the Friendship Baptist Church in the Los Angeles area, launched his music career as leader of Brent Jones & The T.P. Mobb in the 1990s. The act posted three entries on Top Gospel Albums: 1999’s self-titled LP peaked at No. 4, followed by beautiful (No. 7, 2002); and The Ultimate Weekend (No. 14, 2008).

Jones has charted two solo albums on the survey: Joy Comin’ (No. 6, 2014) and Open Your Mouth and Say Somethin’ (No. 3, 2018).

31 May 2023

R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: J Hus, Kenny Mason, Khamari & More

It’s the last day of May, which means summer is around the corner. As the hottest season of the year approaches, we’ve got you covered with the very best of emerging R&B/hip-hop talent. This week sees the return of rap standouts J Hus and Kenny Mason, while blossoming acts like grouptherapy. and Khamari are making their way to the R&B centerstage.

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Check out all of this month’s picks with our Spotify playlist, linked below.

Freshest Find: Khamari, “Cherry Picking”

Boston-made artist Khamari has made a splashy album debut with A Brief Nirvana. The 11-track project is the multi-instrumentalist’s gripping introduction to the world, with cuts like “Cherry Picking” embracing the quiet and vulnerable. Centering songwriting and the texture of his brain-tickling voice, Khamari is captivating, eliciting emotion and forgotten memories with each track.

J Hus, “It’s Crazy”

J Hus returns with a vengeance on his new drill-adjacent track “It’s Crazy.” Released with a frenetic video, the U.K. rapper peers directly into the camera, questioning, “Why you wanna see the evil in me when I wanna live my life peacefully?” The new song marks a new era of music for J Hus — and is hopefully the precursor to a new album.

grouptherapy., “Nasty”

L.A.-based best friend trio grouptherapy. are reveling in their youth. On “Nasty,” the collective is embracing their resilience and self-acceptance: “We all felt a need to let our id speak and embrace our nastier side; whether that be sexy and seductive or slick like an oil spill,” they share in a press release. “This is grouptherapy. on our pimp shit.”

Cochise, “Hydroplane”

“Hydroplane” is the climactic intro to Cochise’s new EP No One’s Nice to Me. He enunciates more than usual on the opener track, rapping, “I’m counting out this money, while I’m counting up my blessings,” over cinematic strings and glimmering keys.

Kenny Mason, “Dracula”

Kenny Mason’s new Coupe-produced track “Dracula” further proves that he is one to watch. The Atlanta artist likens himself to the infamous vampire, but with platinum teeth and thirsting for bags of money. Mason went full rapper mode for “Dracula” though his knack for effortlessly fusing rap and grunge is what makes him a standout amongst the next class of artists.

audrey mika, “satuRday”

Thank god for Saturdays: the day of the week that lacks the scaries of Sundays and the anticipation of Fridays. Audrey Mika agrees, the cheery singer embracing the beauty of the weekend feeling being spread throughout less exciting days of our lives. The cut is uplifting and perfect for those lazy summer afternoons, equipped with a bouncy percussion line and Mika’s soft rasp.

$NOT, “Easter Pink”

An ode to Cam’Ron and Y2K style, $NOT delivers “Easter Pink”: a perfectly summer single, made to be blasted with all the windows down. The MBWAV instrumental is perfectly nostalgic as $NOT coolly raps, “Wanna be my friend again? Ride around up in the Benz/ Drivin’ up into night ’til we hit the mornin’.”

31 May 2023

Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Rings in ‘Summatime’ With New Collection

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Whether your summer vibe is full-on glam or dewy minimalism, Rihanna wants to give your makeup collection a glow-up. To help you prep for sunnier days, her brand Fenty Beauty has released a “Summatime” collection featuring shades inspired by sunsets.

The new products feature a pink and orange ombré design that comes in the form of a lip stain, cheek and lip stick, refillable lipstick and limited-edition water bottle. All of these are available wherever Fenty Beauty is sold including the Fenty Beauty site, Ulta Beauty and Sephora.

The brand took to Instagram to show off the new limited-time collection while providing some nail inspo, captioning the post “#SUMMATIME is all about catching a vibe and the sunset themed, gradient colors on our limited edition #FENTYICON case is giving just that.”

Get ready for summer and shop Fenty Beauty’s new collection below while it’s still in stock.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best sunscreens, refillable lipsticks and AAPI beauty and skincare brands.

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Fenty Beauty Poutsicle Hydrating Lip Stain

$27

Nothing completes a kissable pout like a hydrating lip stain and Fenty’s exclusive Poutsicle is up for the challenge. The lip product comes in fuchsia and purple, which will add a vibrant pop to your makeup look. It’s also customizable allowing you to go from a sheer look to medium coverage.

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Fenty Beauty Match Stix Color-Adaptive Lip + Cheek

$32

Fenty’s Beauty Match Stix is the ultimate versatile product to have in your arsenal. Not only can you apply it to your lips and cheeks, but the shade is unique to the individual as it reacts to your body’s natural chemistry to provide your own personal color.

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Fenty Icon Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick

$20

No matter if you’re going out for drinks or to a picnic in the park, the Semi-Matte Refillable Lipsticks are travel necessities. Choose from three shades (fuchsia, magenta and orange) or stock up on all of them. The formula also uses hydrating ingredients including hyaluronic acid and vitamins C and E.

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Fenty Icon The Case: Semi-Matte Lipstick Summatime Edition

$15

Carry your refillable lipstick in style with this limited edition case that’s boasting a trendy ombré design. Just attach your latest lipstick to the bullet base, close the case and throw the compact product into your purse.

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Fenty Beauty Summatime Water Bottle

$24

Fenty’s Summatime Water Bottle is ready to be your accessory of the summer as it boasts a gorgeous sunset-inspired coloring and convenient clip for attaching to your backpack or purse. Now you can stay hydrated in style!

31 May 2023

Yeezy Shoes Are Back On Sale — Months After Adidas Cut Ties With Kanye West

Some of Adidas’ remaining Yeezy shoes are back on sale — months after the German sportswear company cut ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West.

Adidas ended its yearslong partnership with Ye in late October, in light of his antisemitic remarks and other harmful behavior. In the months that followed, the fate of 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) worth of unsold Yeezys remained unknown — until earlier this month, when Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden announced the company would be selling a portion of the remaining inventory and donating some of the proceeds to social justice organizations.

The first batch of Adidas’ remaining Yeezys went on sale Wednesday. At this time, the sneakers appear to be available through Adidas’ app “Confirmed,” according to the retailer’s website. Part of the profits will be donated to organizations including the Anti-Defamation League and the Philonise & Keeta Floyd Institute for Social Change, Adidas says.

Wednesday’s release marks the first time that Adidas has sold Yeezys since the partnership termination in October. The Yeezy products up for sale will include already-existing designs as well as those that were initiated in 2022 and set to be released in 2023, Adidas previously noted.

“We believe (selling and donating these Yeezys) is the best solution as it respects the created designs and produced shoes, it works for our people, resolves an inventory problem, and will have a positive impact in our communities,” Gulden said in an May 19 statement.

At a May 11 annual shareholder meeting, Gulden explained the company made the decision to sell and donate Yeezys after speaking with nongovernmental organizations and groups that were harmed by Ye’s comments and actions.

Some details of Adidas’ plans are still unclear — including how many Yeezys will eventually go on sale and what portion of sales will be donated. The Associated Press reached out to Adidas for further information on Wednesday.

Cutting ties with Ye cost Adidas hundreds of millions of dollars — contributing to a loss of 600 million euros ($655 million) in sales for the last three months of 2022, which helped drive the company to a quarterly net loss of 513 million euros.

Adidas reported 400 million euros ($441 million) in lost sales at the start of 2023, the company announced earlier this month.

Net sales declined 1% in the first quarter, to 5.27 billion euros, the company said. It reported a net loss of 24 million euros, a plunge from a profit of 310 million euros in the same period a year ago.

Operating profit, which excludes some items like taxes, was down to 60 million euros from 437 million euros a year earlier.

Meanwhile, investors also filed a class-action lawsuit against Adidas in late April, alleging the company knew about offensive remarks and harmful behavior from Ye years before terminating its pact with him. Adidas has pushed back on the allegations.

31 May 2023

Janelle Monae Is Hitting the Road for The Age of Pleasure 2023 North American Tour: See the Dates

Janelle Monáe is gearing up to take her forthcoming album, The Age of Pleasure, on the road. The singer revealed details for a 2023 North American tour on Wednesday (May 31).

The star will kick off the 26-date trek on Aug. 30 at WAMU Theater in Seattle, and will make stops in Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, New York City and more before wrapping up in Inglewood, Calif., at the YouTube Theater on Oct. 18. 

Tickets for the Age of Pleasure tour will go on sale in a Verizon presale beginning Thursday, June 1, at 10 a.m. local time. General onsale for the tour will begin starting Wednesday, June 7, at 10 a.m. local time on Ticketmaster.com. 

The Age of Pleasure will arrive on June 9 via Atlantic Records. In an interview with Rolling Stone, the singer explained that the record is inspired by the sounds of the Black diaspora of then and now.

“It was inspired by all of my friends, my community of folks who are from South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, the Caribbean, Atlanta, L.A., Chicago,” she said. “Seeing all of us together in our Blackness, in the love that we had in our eyes for each other. People from the continent f–k around with trap from Atlanta. You know what I’m saying? I love how the diaspora — we talk to each other.”

See the official poster and the full list of dates for the Age of Pleasure tour below.

AGE OF PLEASURE TOUR DATES: 

  • Wed Aug. 30 – Seattle, Wash. – WAMU Theater
  • Thu Aug. 31 – Vancouver, BC – UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
  • Sat Sep. 2 – Portland, Ore.  – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
  • Wed Sep. 6 –Salt Lake City, Utah – The Complex
  • Thu Sep. 7 – Morrison, Colo. – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • Sat Sep. 9 – Kansas City, Mo. – The Midland Theatre 
  • Mon Sep. 11 – Minneapolis, Minn. – Armory
  • Wed Sep. 13 – St. Louis, Mo. – Stifel Theatre
  • Thu Sep. 14 – Chicago, Ill. – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
  • Sun Sep. 17 – Boston, Mass. – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
  • Mon Sep. 18 – Philadelphia, Penn. – The Met
  • Wed Sep. 20 – Montreal, QB – Mtelus
  • Thu Sep. 21 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall 
  • Sun Sep. 24 – Washington, D.C.  – The Anthem*
  • Tue Sep. 26 – New York City, N.Y. – Radio City Music Hall
  • Thu Sep. 28 – Brooklyn, N.Y. – Kings Theatre 
  • Mon Oct. 2 – Charlotte, N.C. – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre 
  • Tue Oct. 3 – Nashville, Tenn.  – Ryman Auditorium
  • Wed Oct. 4 – Birmingham, Ala.  – Avondale Brewing Company
  • Fri Oct. 6 – Atlanta, Ga. – Fox Theatre Atlanta
  • Mon Oct. 9 – Dallas, Texas – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
  • Tue Oct. 10 – Houston, Texas – Bayou Music Center 
  • Wed Oct. 11 – Austin, Texas – Moody Amphitheater
  • Sun Oct. 15 – Phoenix, Ariz. – Arizona Financial Theatre
  • Tue Oct. 17 – San Francisco, Calif. – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
  • Wed Oct. 18 – Inglewood, Calif. – YouTube Theater

31 May 2023

YG & Saweetie Spotted Getting Cozy During Mexico Baecation, Twitter Has Thoughts

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Saweetie & YG Spotted Getting Cozy During Mexico Baecation

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Megan Thee Stallion moves on from Pardi, and now YG is tap, tap, tapping Saweetie.

The internet is buzzing after photos of YG and Saweetie in a pool getting cozy in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, hit Twitter timelines confirming rumors of them messing around with each other.

The photos in question show a fresh-faced Saweetie rocking her vacation braids and pink bikini along with the Bompton rapper, who is hilariously wearing a fitted baseball hat in the pool.

The two Hip-Hop stars are hugging each other in photos, with YG giving her a smooch on the cheek in another flick.

Rumors of Saweetie and YG dating began to swirl after the two were seen “getting cozy” at a California restaurant while attending Coachella.

Adding more fuel to the fire, Saweetie was one of the many guests at YG’s all-red 33rd birthday soiree in West Hollywood back in March, along with other names like A$AP Ferg, Ty Dolla $ign, Offset, DJ Mustard, and Travis Scott.

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The love connection could have happened in the studio after the two rappers came together on Mozzy’s 2022 track “In My Face,” featuring 2 Chainz.

Saweetie & YG’s High-Profile Love Life

Both Saweetie and YG are no strangers to high-profile romances. YG has dated Keke Palmer, singer Kehlani, whom he got caught cheating on, and two children with his ex-girlfriend Catelyn Sparks.

Saweetie famously dated Quavo between 2018 and 2021. Their romance died as allegations of Quavo creeping on the “Best Friend” crafter.

“I’m single,” she said in a 2021 tweet. “I’ve endured too much betrayal and hurt behind the scenes for a false narrative to be circulating that degrades my character. Presents don’t band-aid scars, and the love isn’t real when the intimacy is given to other women.”

“I emotionally checked out a long time ago and have walked away with a deep sense of peace and freedom. Excited for this new chapter of elevation,” she added.

Not long after, that infamous video of the elevator footage of the two artists involved in a physical altercation surfaced, but both Saweetie and Quavo said the incident happened and the past, and they were able to move past it.

Twitter Reacts To The News

Yup, Twitter is reacting to the surprising couple and is very meh at the idea of them dealing with each other. One Twitter user was unhappy to know “YG church shoe wearin’ ass” bagged Saweetie.

“YG & Saweetie is something I didn’t expect……but I’m not mad at it,” another Twitter user wrote. 

Add YG and Saweetie to the list of new couples we will be rooting for. You can see more reactions to the news in the gallery below.

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31 May 2023

SZA Reveals Why She Got a Brazilian Butt Lift

SZA has always had a distinct sense of style, often seen in loose-fitting streetwear with her lush curls completing the relaxed, girl-next-door look.

In a new interview with Elle, the “Kill Bill” singer revealed that her favorite accessory is a lesser known aspect of her look. “I treat my butt like a purse,” she says, adding that she’s had a Brazilian butt lift done. “It’s just there to enhance whatever else. And that’s why I paid for it, because it works all by itself.”

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However, she explained that her decision to undergo the procedure was completely her own. “I always wanted a really fat a– with less gym time,” she told the publication. “I didn’t succumb to industry pressure. I succumbed to my own eyes in the mirror and being like, No, I need some more a–.”

Elsewhere in the interview, she elaborated on making her own decisions when it comes to her life and her music, and why she never focuses on being popular. “I try not to care too much because I really had some deep disappointments when I would just be so invested. But I can’t invest because none of it is real. Even if I win a bunch of Grammys, that s— doesn’t matter. It would be so cool,” she says. “But also I would not be surprised at all if I didn’t win any [more]. Because that’s just how s— goes. But that’s why the tour matters to me. ‘Cause it’s like, No, we packed out these stadiums all over the country and that was real. That’s why I can’t let up, because at the end of the day it was like, yeah, [whatever haters say] is good and well, but just make sure you add, we have sold-out dates in all arenas. Make sure you tell them that we sold out the Forum twice and we could have done it four times. Make sure you tell them that I was in the air, and that my mic was on.”

The singer unveiled her long-awaited sophomore album, S.O.S., in December, and it immediately debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, her first chart-topper. With more than 400 million streams in the U.S. during release week, S.O.S. became the second-largest streaming week for a female artist and third-largest of 2022 among all albums.