Just as Saweetie fans (affectionately called #IcyGang) thought they were closer to the rapper’s debut album due to the reception of its latest single, ‘Closer’ (featuring H.E.R.), she offered a stunning update at Billboard’s Women in Music event Wednesday night (March 3).

On hand to accept the event’s GameChanger Award, the GRAMMY nominee (born Diamonte Harper) confirmed changes to the rollout of her inaugural LP, ‘Pretty B*tch Music,’ which has seen its arrival serially delayed due to the 28-year-old’s confession she wanted to revamp the sonic direction of its content.

Months after announcing that update, Harper says she’s finally headed into the studio to close out the project’s recording.

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Saweetie surprised her fans, affectionately called the #ICYGang, on Valentine’s Day with the unveiling of her latest single, ‘Closer.’

Enlisting GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning songstress H.E.R. to assist, the SupaKaine-produced bop got nothing but love from both acts’ devoted fan bases – a reception reflected on this week’s Hot 100 as the tune premiered at #89.

In an effort to get it to higher heights on the hit list, Saweetie’s already hit the promo trail running in its support.  The latest of such ventures is a peek behind the scenes at the creation process of the tune’s Hannah Lux Davis-directed visual.

See how the GRAMMY-nominated rapstress and co. took flight on the airline-inspired music video:

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Having shared studio time with the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Saweetie, Cardi B, and other over the years, Tyga is no stranger to calling on female rappers for assistance with cranking out hits.

One of his most memorable female Rap collaborations is 2019’s ‘Juicy,’ the second single from Doja Cat‘s sophomore album ‘Hot Pink,’ which – with its #41 peak on the Hot 100 – served as her first noteworthy moment on the Pop charts.

Unexpectedly, the two announced a reunion earlier this week with hopes of reaching even higher heights on the tally.

Titled ‘Freaky Deaky,’ the tune arrived Friday (February 25) alongside a music video that very much lives up to its title.  Hop inside to see the Christian Breslauer-directed action.

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Saweetie fans (affectionately called #ICYGang) may be impatiently awaiting the delivery of her serially-delayed debut studio album, ‘Pretty B*tch Music,’ but a recent interview reveals the rapstress also has her sights set on delivering something else.

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iHeartRadio rang in Black History Month 2022 with news of the return of their annual celebratory event, Living Black!

The month-long on-air nod to #BHM came back for its second year at the start of this month, a series that will culminate with a special program that includes appearances from Lizzo, J. Cole, Saweetie, John Legend, and Alicia Keys with performances from some of Hip Hop & R&B’s biggest names including Big Sean, H.E.R., Ari Lennox, Moneybagg Yo, and more.

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With previous stints anchoring the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and other industry events over the last few years, it’s been proven more than once that nobody hosts a party like ‘Body Party’ beauty Ciara!

That’s why the GRAMMY winner, who kicked off the year announcing she was hard at work on her own new music, has been tapped to host the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards.

The live ceremony, to be held at Hollywood Park’s YouTube Theatre in Los Angeles in March, will continue Billboard’s tradition of celebrating and honoring female music business legends, female rising artists, and a number of female mover and shakers in front of and behind the scenes.

Look inside to see the big names who will be taking home the show’s coveted trophies this year.

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After a whirlwind year of traveling for promotional appearances, recording, music videos, concerts, photo shoots, award shows, and more, ‘Tap In’ star Saweetie suggests she is on the verge tapping out.

The Rap diva – who is gearing up for the January 7 release of her new EP, ‘Icy Season,’ ahead of the unveiling of her long-awaited debut LP ‘Pretty B*tch Music’ – took to ‘People’ recently to wax honest about the effect working so hard has had on her mental and physical health.

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If turning the sour to sweet was a superpower, it’s one Saweetie would flex in earnest.

The GRAMMY nominee is tap, tap, tapping into her marketing bag by launching a social media challenge in an attempt to redirect recent negative press.

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Saweetie came, saw, and conquered ‘SNL’ this weekend with not one, but two blazing performances.

The classic sketch comedy’s November 20 episode, hosted by Simu Liu, came as the rapper’s inaugural visit as musical act.

Before giving the first televised live performance of her new single, ‘Icy Chain,’ the 28-year-old lit up the ‘SNL’ stage with a medley of her hits ‘Best Friend’ and ‘Tap In’ while rocking costuming and a set inspired by old Hollywood glamour fused with a subtle nod to the 1976 film classic ‘Sparkle.’

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In addition to serving as the executive producer for the soundtrack to the forthcoming Halle Berry film ‘Bruised’ (click here to view the trailer), Cardi B also contributes to the all-star tracklist which features the likes of City Girls, H.E.R., Saweetie, Latto, and more.

Her ‘Bruised’ feature ‘Bet It,’ which comes as a Latin-inspired cut that features interpolations of Camilo Sesto‘s 1972 hit, ‘Algo de Mí,’ kicks off the 13-song soundtrack and houses lyrics that speak to her fighting spirit (a fitting addition to the LP’s tracklist given the film’s subject matter).

“I don’t see one, only Cardi B want it / Then I want some shit, ’cause I done some shit / Checks on like I just won some shit / Shoot up the charge like I gun some shit / Gotta read my deal, ’cause I run this shit,” Cardi raps on the Cool N Dre-produced number.

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Love her or loathe her, what can’t be denied is Saweetie is easily one of the hardest working women in Hip Hop.

Just days ahead of blazing the MTV EMA stage with hits ‘Tap In,’ ‘Best Friend,’ and more Sunday (as we reported here), the rapstress unwrapped a holiday special that saw her rock performances of the same cuts.

Hosted by ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star Symone, the ‘Icy Season: A Saweetie Special’ (November 9) came as a partnership with Amazon and Calvin Klein as the ‘My Type’ maestra serves as the spokeswoman for the fashion brand’s newest collection.

“Working with Calvin Klein and Amazon to curate my own show was so amazing– it’s unlike anything I’ve ever done,” said Saweetie. “The holidays are super special to me and that’s something I wanted to share with my fans and give them something extra icy. The show has a lot of firsts – new songs, new dances, and a bunch of surprises that I was so excited to bring to life.”

When not answering Q&A from her fans, affectionately called the #IcyGang, Saweetie was sharing fashion tips and rocking the stage.  Look inside to see how she fared:

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Anitta took center stage on The Late Late Show with James Corden as she commenced with the promotional push for her new single ‘Faking Love.’

Joined by Saweetie (who features on the track), the Brazillian bombshell aimed to blaze alongside a bevy of dynamic dancers.

Prior to the performance, the Warner Bros. Records stars chopped it up with host Corden; with each lady dishing on their  encounters with Mariah Carey and Cher respectively, Saweetie’s incoming album ‘Pretty B*tch Music,’ and the surprising inspiration behind ‘Faking Love.’

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