Janet Jackson has spoken publicly for the first time since the death of her brother Tito Jackson, one month after the legendary Jackson 5 guitarist passed away at the age of 70.
In a simple message posted on her Instagram Stories alongside a black and white photograph of the siblings, Janet wrote: “May you rest in eternal peace. I miss you so much!”
People later reported that Tito’s son Siggy Jackson had confirmed the news of his passing.
As the news broke, Tito’s sons TJ, Taj, and Taryll took to Instagram to share their grief with a heartfelt message: “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened, and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being.
“Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as ‘Coach Tito’ or some know him as ‘Poppa T.’ Nevertheless, he will be missed tremendously. It will forever be ‘Tito Time’ for us. Please remember to do what our father always preached and that is ‘Love One Another.’ We love you Pops.”
They concluded with, “Your boys, Taj, Taryll, and TJ.”
Tito was an integral part of the Jackson family’s musical dynasty. He, along with his brothers Michael, Jermaine, Marlon, and Jackie, formed The Jackson 5 in the 1960s. Their debut single, “I Want You Back,” became an instant sensation, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, as did their subsequent hits “ABC” and “I’ll Be There.”
He also embarked on a solo career, with his 2016 album Tito Time garnering attention, particularly the track “Get It Baby,” which charted on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart.
The Jackson family has experienced numerous losses over the years, including the deaths of Michael Jackson in 2009 and their father, Joe Jackson, in 2018.
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After being taped a week ago, the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards aired on Tuesday night (Oct. 15). Fat Joe played host for a third consecutive year as plenty of stars filled Drai’s Nightclub in Las Vegas.
It was an action-filled night in Sin City as Travis Scott was presented with the I Am Hip Hop Award, and the Houston native was grateful for the recognition.
“I come from this generation where they considered us nowhere near hip-hop and every day I tried to push the sound,” Scott said. “And coming in as a producer, nobody knew what the f–k I was tryna do. But I always had this idea and I had this vision still to this day to take this sound and take things to the next level.”
Kendrick Lamar added to his dominant year with eight victories out of the 11 nominations he had — including artist of the year — which left Megan Thee Stallion empty-handed after earning a leading 12 nominations.
This is only the fourth time that the BET Hip Hop Awards have taken place outside Atlanta since 2006. Find our rankings of all the performances from worst to best below.
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Big Boogie went onstage during the BET Hip Hop Awards at Drai’s Las Vegas and brought out GloRilla to perform their hit single “BOP!” complete with a coordinated dance and backup dancers for one of Tuesday (Oct. 15) night’s most energetic performances.
Host Fat Joe knew what the crowd and viewers at home were in for when he introduced Boogie. “Our next artist is a fan-favorite for two reasons: his music and his energy,” he said. “He had the camera crew turnt up during rehearsals, and now it’s time to see him go crazy.” And Boogie and Glo didn’t disappoint.
“BOP!” — from Big Boogie’s Gangsta Grillz tape REDRUM Wizard with DJ Drama — currently has around 33 million views on YouTube and counting. The tape not only features his CMG labelmate GloRilla, but their label boss Yo Gotti makes an appearance on the song “Whatever,” while Lola Brooke and Bankroll Jizzle lend a hand on songs “Turnt” and “Army,” respectively.
GloRilla is having a monster 2024 so far, as she followed up her critically acclaimed mixtape Ehhthang Ehhthang from earlier this year with her debut album Glorious. We ranked all 15 tracks, which you can check out here.
This year’s BET Hip Hop Awards were a departure from the usual format as the show focused more on performances than the awards themselves. Travis Scott took home the I Am Hip Hop Award, the fourth recipient behind legends Marley Marl, Trina and Nelly.
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On Tuesday night (Oct. 15), Fat Joe and Too Short sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards to discuss a bevy of pressing issues ahead of this year’s upcoming election.
“There’s a lot of misinformation out there that would suggest to people that their vote doesn’t matter,” said Harris when asked about why voting matters more than ever. “As far as I’m concerned, you should never let anybody silence you because when you vote, you actually have the ability to determine the future of our country.”
Harris also expressed her concerns about spreading misinformation and its detrimental effect on this year’s election. “When you tell people that they can’t trust the system, what are they likely to do? Not participate,” she said. “That’s why I always say don’t ever let anybody take you out of the game. That’s the first step toward never being able to make a difference.”
She didn’t mince words and spoke on the consequences that would follow a potential Trump win, and how Project 2025 would decimate middle-class citizens.
“They came up with a plan for Donald Trump if he wins again,” she said. “So, I encourage everybody to Google it. It’s an 800-, 900-page document. They published it [and] gave it out. It would do things like eliminate overtime pay. It would get rid of the Department of Education, including Head Start. It would do the work of trying to destroy our democracy and really work against middle-class folks. So this is a man who’ll posture like, ‘Hey, support me because I’m tough and strong,’ but he’s weak.”
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Megan Thee Stallion came into Tuesday’s (Oct. 15) broadcast of the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards as the top nominee, but Kendrick Lamar ended the night’s biggest winner.
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Meg led the way with 12 nominations, followed by Kendrick Lamar with 11, but when the dust settled, Lamar won eight awards — taking home prizes in every category he was nominated, thanks to having multiple nods in the same fields. Megan left empty-handed.
Other high-profile winners included Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 for hip-hop album of the year, Sexyy Red for best breakthrough hip-hop artist, and 50 Cent for hustler of the year.
Who else went home a winner? Find the full winners list below.
Hip-hop artist of the year
21 Savage
Cardi B
Drake
Future
GloRilla
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Song of the year
“Agora Hills,” Doja Cat
“Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
“Fe!N,” Travis Scott feat. Playboi Carti
“FTCU,” Nicki Minaj
“Get It Sexyy,” Sexyy Red
“Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
“Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba
WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar
“Yeah Glo!,” GloRilla
Hip-hop album of the year
American Dream, 21 Savage
Ehhthang Ehhthang, GloRilla
For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition, Drake
In Sexyy We Trust, Sexyy Red
Megan, Megan Thee Stallion
One of Wun, Gunna
WINNER: Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj
Utopia, Travis Scott
We Don’t Trust You, Future & Metro Boomin
Best hip-hop video
“8 AM in Charlotte,” Drake
“Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby
“Bent,” 41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
“Big Mama,” Latto
“Boa,” Megan Thee Stallion
“Enough (Miami),” Cardi B
WINNER: “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar
“Type Shit,” Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti
Best breakthrough hip-hop artist
41
310babii
Bossman Dlow
Cash Cobain
Lady London
WINNER: Sexyy Red
Skilla Baby
Tommy Richman
Best collaboration
“At the Party,” Kid Cudi feat. Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott
“Band4band,” Central Cee feat. Lil Baby
“Bongos,” Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion
“Everybody,” Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Uzi Vert
“First Person Shooter,” Drake feat. J.Cole
WINNER: “Like That,” Metro Boomin, Future, Kendrick Lamar
“Mamushi,” Megan Thee Stallion feat. Yuki Chiba
“Wanna Be,” GloRilla feat. Megan Thee Stallion
Best duo or group
¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41 (Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, Tata)
Common & Pete Rock
Earthgang
Flyana Boss
WINNER: Future & Metro Boomin
Rick Ross & Meek Mill
Best live performer
Burna Boy
Busta Rhymes
Cardi B
Drake
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
WINNER: Missy Elliott
Nicki Minaj
Travis Scott
Lyricist of the year
21 Savage
Cardi B
Common
Drake
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
Lil Wayne
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Video director of the year
20k Visuals
A$AP Rocky
Cactus Jack
Cole Bennett
WINNER: Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Dave Meyers & Travis Scott
Doja Cat & Nina McNeely
Offset
Producer of the year
Atl Jacob
Cash Cobain
Hit-Boy
Hitmaka
Metro Boomin
Pete Rock
Q-Tip
WINNER: The Alchemist
DJ of the year
Big Von
DJ D-Nice
DJ Drama
DJ Khaled
Kaytranada
Metro Boomin
Mustard
WINNER: The Alchemist
Best hip-hop platform
Bootleg Kev
WINNER: Club Shay Shay
Complex
Drink Champs
Million Dollaz Worth of Game
On the Radar
The Breakfast Club
The Joe Budden Podcast
The Shade Room
XXL
Hustler of the year
WINNER: 50 Cent
A$AP Rocky
Cam’ron & Ma$e
Cardi B
Drake
Fat Joe
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Sweet 16: best featured verse
21 Savage, “Good Good” (Usher, 21 Savage & Summer Walker)
A$AP Rocky, “Gangsta” (Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky & Anderson .Paak)
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On Tuesday (Oct. 15), Travis Scott accepted his I Am Hip Hop Award at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards in Las Vegas. The hip-hop polymath received the honor after his decade-plus of wins and achievements in the rap space as a hitmaker and producer. Presented by Brisk, Teyana Taylor and Travis’ Epic Records labelmate Tyla were on hand to present him with the award.
“I come from this generation where they considered us nowhere near hip-hop,” said Travis during his acceptance speech. “Every day, I try to push the sound. Coming in as a producer, nobody knew what I was trying to do, but I always had this idea and I had this vision still to this day to take this sound and take things to the next level. I’m just so glad that we made it this far.”
Scott’s hellacious run in hip-hop can be credited to his 100-plus Billboard Hot 100 entries and two blockbuster releases, 2018’s Astroworld and 2023’s Utopia, which both secured the top spot on the Billboard 200. Earlier this year, Scott re-released his 2014 project Days Before Rodeo for streaming platforms and earned another chart-topping win for his stout resume.
“I come from Houston, Texas and we don’t have a lot of billboards and a lot of big advertisements to try to get us on our way,” added Scott. “I just want to let everybody know where you come from, it doesn’t really matter. It’s just what goes on in your brain can take you to the next level and beyond. With true focus, true drive, and real surroundings, you can go wherever the f–k you want to go.”
In addition to shouting out his kids, Stormi and Aire, he thanked the network, too. “I just want to thank you, BET, for actually recognizing me. I be feeling like sometimes people don’t give a f–k about me, so this is actually dope.”
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The annual Latin Music Power Players intimate event was held Monday night (Oct. 14), gathering some of the 2024 Latin Power Players honorees at the Casadona in Miami Beach, Florida.
Top executives including Noah Assad, Rebecca León, Alex Gallardo and Jorge Mejía received special awards at the cocktail reception, where George Prajin — founder of Prajin Parlay and co-founder/COO of Double P Records — also received his Latin Executive of the Year recognition.
One of the most notable moments of the evening was when Peso Pluma arrived at the event to surprise his manager with the award. “I just want to thank you for so much, for everything that you’ve given me. If it hadn’t been for you, I wouldn’t be where I am right now,” the Mexican artist said. “If it hadn’t been for you, I wouldn’t have the things that I have now, and if it hadn’t been for you, many of the things that are happening to us together wouldn’t have happened.”
Billboard‘s Latin Power Players Executive of the Year award celebrates those leaders whose vision and strategies have left a significant mark on the music industry over the past year.
“I just want to thank you for so much, for everything that you’ve given me,” Peso continued. “If it hadn’t been for you, I wouldn’t be where I am right now. If it hadn’t been for you, I wouldn’t have the things that I have now, and if it hadn’t been for you, many of the things that are happening to us together wouldn’t have happened.”
During his emotional acceptance speech, Prajin returned some sweet words to Peso, and also thanked those colleagues, artists, and family members who supported him along the way, especially when he was reinventing himself.
See photos from the Billboard Latin Music Power Players event below:
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Peso Pluma sat down Tuesday (Oct. 15) on a panel at Billboard Latin Music Week 2024 and for the first time spoke live about his musical origins, his creative process and the importance of having close friends in his life.
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In the panel “Nuevo Mexicano: Peso Pluma y Amigos,” the superstar invited some of the most exciting artists in the new Mexican music movement, including Fidel of Marca Registrada, Jasiel Nunez and Tito Double P. The talk took place at the Fillmore Miami Beach, moderated by Billboard Latin/Español’s chief content officer Leila Cobo.
Here are 10 of the best quotes during the Nuevo Mexicano panel:
Peso Pluma
I am an artist that has helped Mexican music grow by representing the corridos that we are passionate about.
Throughout this year, I have not only grown as an artist but also as a businessman, which is the big difference from a year ago to today.
I am impulsive when it comes to songwriting; it’s the best way to write is through my impulsiveness.
I have never taken formal lessons, not in singing, and I never will.
My voice has been like this since I was born, you hear it and know it’s Hassan.
(Why did he want to do corridos?) Because I am Mexican. I was heavily influenced by other genres and I listen to everything. I have always listened to corridos, Chalino Sánchez, and El Halcón de la Sierra. I felt it in my blood.
I wanted to make a change within regional Mexican music, and to have Mexican music recognized as it deserves.
My friends Natanael Cano and Junior H paved the way and Mexican music deserved this moment.
My friends are my pillars in life. When things get ugly, you realize who your real friends are. As far as friendships go, I try to be the same, to respect those who respect me. Helping my friends fills my heart.
Fidel, a great man, I have a lot of respect for him both as a person and as an artist. Since I was a kid, I listened to his music [with Marca Registrada]. The first tattoo I got was a corrido written by him.
Fidel:
We must always be original with what we do and not be afraid of different genres. I started with traditional e-mails. I have also done electrocorridos, I have done reggaeton, I have been encouraged to do everything. A little while ago I recorded a song called corridos felices [“Bling Bling” with Octavio Cuadras, a new genre]. And I said: “Happy corridos? What is that? It reached Maluma’s ears, he liked it, got on board and recorded it.
Tito Double P:
Once things got solid with the Peso Pluma project, I always had a thorn in my side about wanting to release a song. Finally, last year, just a month before releasing my first song, a dembow I did was leaked on TikTok and suddenly it was everywhere, with 100,000 views in a week. Everyone was asking, “Who is that voice?”. It was Tito. It was something very strange, but it seemed like he already had to sing, like it wasn’t something we planned, a song leaks and Tito Double P is born.
Jasiel Núñez:
We met, we really hit it off, we taught each other our songs. I always liked the way he (Peso) composed a lot. It was very different, and I think that brought us together. We were always very criticized, but at the same time our close people were very supportive.
Latin Music Week coincides with the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards set to air at 9 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 20, on Telemundo. It will simultaneously be available on Universo, Peacock and the Telemundo app, and in Latin America and the Caribbean through Telemundo Internacional.
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Gigi Hadid had her bestie on her mind at the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Tuesday night (Oct. 15).
The supermodel was the first to walk the runway at the iconic event in New York City, rising up from beneath the stage rocking a deep-cut pink silk outfit and fluffy angel wings. Before she began to walk, she took a page from her pal Taylor Swift‘s book, waving to the audience exactly like the “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” singer did throughout the Eras Tour.
Hadid teased the reference to Swift before the show while chatting with ET in the dressing room, telling the outlet, “There is something new on this runway tonight that is new to at least me. I can’t remember if it’s ever been done on the VS runway, but there’s an aspect to it that I was trained to do by Taylor on her tour. At one of her rehearsals, she was like, ‘I’m going to show you how we do this,’ and now I’m using it tonight.” That “something new,” turns out, was the below-stage riser, which was also used throughout the night by models including Ashley Graham and Tyra Banks.
While Swift wasn’t in attendance at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show this year, she’s no stranger to the iconic event. She performed “I Knew You Were Trouble” at the 2013 show, and returned a year later to perform “Blank Space” and “Style” in 2014.
This year, LISA and Tyla took the stage for jaw-dropping performances before Cher headlined the event by performing “Strong Enough” and “Believe.”
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An iconic show needs an iconic performer to close it out. To wrap up the freshly returned Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Tuesday night (Oct. 15), Cher took the runway to deliver two of her most inspiring hits.
After a powerful choir intro, with photos of Cher from different stages in her career flashing on the back screen, the superstar appeared onstage in a sparkling black jumpsuit and matching jet-black hair. She kicked off the performance with her 1998 hit, “Strong Enough,” and delivered the emotive verses surrounded by her dancers, before belting the empowering chorus.
The 78-year-old star then strut down the runway and stepped onto a gold platform to perform her 1998 classic, “Believe,” as some of Victoria’s Secret’s most beloved models walked the runway in angel wings and classic red and pink lingerie, including Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Candice Swanepoel and, of course, Adriana Lima.
Both songs appeared on Cher’s 22nd studio album, Believe, and topped the Dance Club Songs chart — “Strong Enough” for one week and “Believe” for five weeks. “Believe” was also a four-week leader on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in 1999.
Cher headlined the all-female lineup of the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, following performances from LISA, Orianthi and Tyla.
Watch Cher’s full performance via a fan video on X here.
