MusicCon
5 Takeaways From Latto’s ‘Future of Hip-Hop’ Q&A at Billboard MusicCon
Latto brought her famous “Big Energy” to “The Future of Hip-Hop” panel during Billboard’s inaugural MusicCon on Friday (May 13) at Area 15 in Las Vegas. The 23-year-old rapper – whose Mariah Carey-sampling hit “Big Energy” has stayed in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 for the last six weeks, thanks in part to a remix with Mimi herself and DJ Khaled – chopped it up with Billboard R&B/hip-hop staff writer Neena Rouhani about how she’s taking over the rap game while holding it down for the South. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Here are the five takeaways from Latto’s “The Future of Hip-Hop” panel: She’s living her 8-year-old self’s biggest dreams The ATL MC told Rouhani that she’s been rapping since she was only 8 years old. “This...
Anitta Showcases Brazilian Pride During Billboard MusicCon Performance
One thing was clear during the first night of MusicCon’s performances: booty-shaking dance-offs would take center stage thanks to Anitta and Shenseea, who gave a masterclass in twerking during their showcases on Friday night (May 13). Before Anitta jumped onstage at Las Vegas’ Area 15, Jamaican artist Shenseea warmed up the crowd with a friendly dance battle that featured concertgoers who were brave enough to go up onstage and show their best dance moves. After a winner was crowned, Shenseea closed her set with “Blessed” to celebrate life. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Minutes later, Anitta appeared in front of a crowd that included fans who were ready to match the Brazilian star’s energy. “Hello, Vegas!” Anitta greeted the crowd gath...
5 Most Memorable Moments From Machine Gun Kelly’s ‘A Decade of Touring’ Panel
Rap and rock star Machine Gun Kelly joined Billboard‘s MusicCon event on Friday (May 13), along with his band — guitarist Jus Lyons, drummer Rook, bassist Baze and keyboardist Slim — to participate in the closing “A Decade of Touring” panel, in advance of both their performance at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards, and their own upcoming headlining arena tour in support of Billboard 200 albums chart-topping new album Mainstream Sellout. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news MGK was his typically animated self during the panel discussion, at multiple points getting up from his seat to walk around the stage, and also giving the panel’s host, Billboard executive editor of music Jason Lipshutz, a mock blow to the arm with his microphone (along with...
