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Beyoncé Dominates 2021 Grammy Nominations With 9 Nods

Beyoncé leads the 2021 Grammy nominations with 9; her 8-year-old daughter Blue Ivy becomes the youngest person nominated in Grammys history …

Queen Bey!

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It’s been a relatively light year for Beyoncé who still managed to dominate the 2021 Grammy nominations with 9 nods as the most Grammy-nominated female artist off ALL-TIME (79).

At 38, she’s the second most-nominated artist EVER who earned 4 nods for “Black Parade” (Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song),” 1 nod for “Black Is King” (Best Music Film) and another for “Brown Skin Girl” (Best Music Video).

She also scored 3 nods with Megan Thee Stallion for TikTok-fueled SMASH “Savage” (Record of the Year, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song).

And with her nod for “Brown Skin Girl,” 8-year-old Blue Ivy became the youngest person to ever receive a Grammy nomination.

Nominations for the 2021 Grammys were announced by Interim President/CEO Harvey Mason Jr. who wasted no time showing love to the Queen.

When asked why he thinks voters and committee members have had such a high opinion of Bey for so long, he said:

“I would have to imagine it’s because of the level of quality and excellence that she has represented throughout her career. In this particular year, she released a body of work that impressed a lot of voters and a lot of people on the committee.”

Committed to diversity and changing the narrative about the storied Awards show, Mason used his debut to set the tone for years to come.

“This has been a tough year for our industry but I have witnessed, day after day, the incredible resiliency of the music community,” he said via the virtual livestream.
“This year’s nominated recordings are proof that the creative spirit continues to be alive and well, and our nominees are a testament to the passion and perseverance that our community embodies.”

For a full list of 2021 Grammy nominees, click here and peep some Twitter on the flip.

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Young Thug Reunites With Fan Who Found a Way to Message Him in Jail

Young Thug reconnected with a fan who sent him an unexpected message that helped him stay connected to those closest to him while he was in Fulton County Jail.

The rapper spent several years in jail waiting for his YSL RICO trial, a time filled with uncertainty and few chances to talk to friends and family. Young Thug ultimately signed a plea deal that released him from jail and placed him on 15 years’ probation.

But communication remained a major challenge in the initial months of his detention. Young Thug’s ability to communicate with the outside world was limited, and the question remained who his co defendants were and how their individual legal choices would affect his defense.

About six months after Young Thug entered Fulton County Jail, one fan figured out how to send a message to his iPad. According to Thugger Daily on X, the rapper was stunned by the unexpected message.

That moment recently came full circle when the fan got a meet-and-greet with Young Thug on Monday. Thugger Daily proved he hadn’t forgotten the one who managed to find her way to him during such a difficult time, when the rapper learned her name and knew it was her.

Young Thug’s connection grew from a simple message from a fan into something meaningful. It was difficult to contact loved ones back then, so this unexpected contact became a way for him to stay in touch with the people who mattered most to him.

Young Thug is now out of jail and back to work, touring the United States with his YSL roster. The recent meet-and-greet gave him a chance to reconnect with someone who had been there for him during one of the most uncertain periods of his life.

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A$AP Rocky back in Stockholm as “Don’t Be Dumb” tour hits Sweden

A$AP Rocky has returned to Sweden, bringing his “Don’t Be Dumb” world tour to Stockholm, years after the city became inseparable from one of the most difficult stretches of his career. The artist will be in Stockholm on Monday as part of his ongoing international tour. The visit is significant because of what transpired in Sweden in 2019, when Rocky was arrested and held for nearly a month following an alleged fight.

The incident was a big deal at the time and even drew comments from then-President Donald Trump, who publicly said Rocky should come home. The story became a big one for the rapper, and when he returned to Sweden years later, it was a notable moment on his latest tour.

An artist who had been through such a difficult situation in a country would have easily ruled out returning. Instead, Stockholm is now just another stop on the tour Rocky has been on, playing to large crowds in markets worldwide.

The response to the tour shows the continued demand for Rocky’s live shows. The tour has built momentum on sold out crowds across North America, and the European dates are carrying that momentum to an international audience.

His Stockholm show is also part of a wider year of major touring activity in rap. Don Toliver and J. Cole have also drawn solid crowds on their respective tours, further proving that live performance remains a key tie between hip-hop artists and fans.

For A$AP Rocky, his appearance in Sweden isn’t just another stop on the “Don’t Be Dumb” tour but a return to a place that has played an unusually memorable role in his career. Rocky’s Stockholm stop is yet another chapter in a year defined by new music, major touring, and strong audience support, as the European leg is underway.

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