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DaBaby Doesn’t Care About BET Awards Snub: “I Made $4M Today”

Everyone is talking about the BET Hip-Hop Awards, which aired this week. Specifically, people are concerned about what they got wrong.

While the BET Hip-Hop Awards have always been fun to watch because of the cyphers, people have been criticizing the network because of some of the choices they made with the actual awards, including Artist Of The Year and Album Of The Year.

Becoming the first artist to release a double-platinum album this year, Lil Baby was the favorite to win in the Album Of The Year category but he ended up losing to Roddy Ricch and Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial, which seemingly upset him. In the Artist Of The Year category, he lost to Megan Thee Stallion, which sparked outrage across social media

As for DaBaby, the Charlotte rapper went into the night with the most nominations out of anybody, scoring two nods in the Album Of The Year category alone. At the end of the night though, he found his hands empty, losing all twelve of his nominations. He has already addressed the off-night, stating that he’s all good with the results, and now, he’s further explaining why he doesn’t really care too much.

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“I made 4M$ today,” wrote DaBaby on Instagram, sharing a dripped-out picture of himself wearing a Gucci sweatsuit, complete with a bucket hat, a gigantic chain, and rings on nearly every finger. 

You can see why he’s not too peeved about the loss.

Still though, do you think he deserved to take home any specific categories?

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Billy Chuck Da Goat finds his flow on new release “Vibez”

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Billy Chuck Da Goat’s latest release, “Vibez,” has a laid-back, hypnotic bounce that makes it easy to listen to without ever feeling empty. It makes a place where calmness and quiet confidence come together.

“Vibez” was made on purpose, but it also sounds simple. Billy Chuck’s smooth delivery flows through the production without rushing or pushing anything. Instead, he lets the rhythm breathe, allowing people to get into the song at their own pace. This laid-back energy is the best part of the song, nothing feels forced, which is exactly what it’s trying to do.

The track changes to fit whatever you need it for, like a late-night drive, a focused workout, or a way to unwind after a long day. It has a quiet edge of confidence, it’s not loud or bragging, but it’s steady and sure of itself.

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François Marius and Bérénice creates a tender acoustic pop confession with “Billie Jean”

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François Marius’ latest release, “Billie Jean (Acoustic Version),” cuts to the quick and lets raw emotion take over. What you get, ultimately, is a personal pop experience that feels closer to a secret than to either a spoken-word show or a performance. The initial soft strum of an acoustic guitar creates a mood that is soft, sweet, and quietly interesting. It’s a full-throated, backbones-out piece, and every note is screaming its potential. It’s simple but riveting, and it proves that sometimes less is more.

François Marius and Bérénice’s voices sound right together, their voicings intermingle so naturally that they seem accidental or spontaneous, harmonies that emerge from nowhere. The way they speak to one another is very, I mean, they really love each other. That even makes the track seem like a conversation about feelings.

The two artists are clearly close. Romance and Eros are not just ideas, and they inhabit every note that lingers and every minuscule shift in tonality. The harmonies soar effortlessly over the acoustic foundation, a blend of sweetness and strength. It’s a sign of strength and also of a willingness to be hurt.

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“Billie Jean (Acoustic Version)” is stripped of any fancy production or theatrical effects, it wins you over with its frankness and forthrightness. Sandy François Marius’s impersonation is fresh and real, endowed with depth and softness thanks to Bérénice’s presence, which definitely makes everything more perfect. This acoustic performance serves as a stark reminder of the elements that do connect people: the singer, his guitar, and a story from the heart.

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