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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Snoop Dogg Shouts Out Dr. Dre & Calls Wife Shante Broadus His ‘Rock' While Accepting Ultimate Icon at the 2025 BET Awards
At Monday's (June 9) 2025 BET Awards, Snoop Dogg stood at the mountaintop while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award with his wife and Dr. Dre at his side while looking out into a room of some of the biggest names in R&B and hip-hop. Coming toward the end of the show, Dre kicked off the Snoop tribute by giving a speech that both praised his frequent collaborator — whom he called 'one of the most prolific artists in hip-hop' — and lovingly joked at his expense. 'Every time I turn on the TV, he's trying to sell something,' the producer quipped as Snoop laughed in the audience. More from Billboard Here Are the 2025 BET Awards Winners: Full List Quincy Jones Remembered by Lucky Daye, Luke James & Miles Caton With Smooth 2025 BET Awards Tribute Jamie Foxx Honored by Stevie Wonder & Reflects on Health Scare at BET Awards: 'You Can't Go Through Something Like That & Not Testify' When he got onstage to accept the prize, Snoop squeezed in a retaliatory dig at Dre, thanking him in jest 'for allowing me the opportunity to ghostwrite for you on 'Deep Cover' and 'Nuthin' But a G Thang'' — references to some of the duo's earliest collaborations. Most of the rest of Snoop's speech — for which he was joined onstage by wife Shante Broadus, to whom he's been married since 1997 — struck a more serious tone. Shouting out his teachers, all of the 'MCs I battled along the way,' his family at Death Row Records and former groupmates Warren G and the late Nate Dogg, Snoop also praised his children and 10 grandchildren — 'my greatest inspiration,' as he called them — as well as his 'beautiful wife.' 'This is why I'm so rock solid,' he said, referring to Broadus. 'This is why I'm able to deal with all the things I'm able to deal with — when I've got God in my life and I've got a queen in my life. She's always been my everything.' Before switching gears to perform some of his most iconic songs, the rapper ended his remarks by sharing his ideas of what the title of Icon means to him. 'The work speaks for you,' he told the crowd gathered at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. 'Hip-hop, it gave me a voice. It gave me a purpose. It gave me a way out and a way in … Being an icon, it ain't about fame. It's about legacy. It's about what you build, what you leave behind and who you lift up along the way.' Snoop was one of four artists presented with an Ultimate Icon Award on Monday night. Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin — each of whom the Doggfather personally shouted out during his speech — also took home the same honor, making for emotional moments throughout the four-hour ceremony. After a quick commercial break, Snoop sealed his Ultimate Icon status by delivering a high-energy medley of his hits, including 'Unsung Heroes,' Billboard Hot 100 topper 'Drop It Like It's Hot' and 'Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang.' A few familiar faces also joined him, his backup dancers and his accompanying orchestra on stage, with Charlie Wilson helping to perform The Gap Band's 'Outstanding,' and Warren G and Kurupt assisting in closing out the medley with 'Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None).' The BET Awards were hosted this year by Kevin Hart and honored some of 2025's biggest feats in pop culture. Kendrick Lamar — who took home album of the year for GNX along with four other prizes — was the top nominee, earning 10 nods. The presentation of Ultimate Icon to Snoop follows more than 30 years of climbing his way up the hip-hop ranks, notching 45 entries on the Hot 100 and three No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 in the process. He's also paved the way as a media personality and as the now-owner of his first label home, Death Row Records, which he acquired in 2022. Snoop's latest album, Iz It a Crime?, dropped May 15. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Forbes
31-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Eminem Joins Kendrick Lamar With Multiple Top 10 Bestsellers
Eminem's 'Shake That' returns to the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart, joining 'Lose Yourself' ... More as the rapper doubles up on the tally. UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Photo of EMINEM (Photo by Sal Idriss/Redferns) Eminem stands out from so many other rappers thanks to his ability to continuously sell music from his catalog, and not just see it perform well on streaming platforms. He demonstrates that ability again this week, as one of his singles returns to a Billboard list focused solely on pure purchases, and it joins one of his all-time classics in doing so. The rapper matches one of the most exciting superstars in his chosen field today as he doubles up on the tally. "Shake That," Eminem's collaboration with Nate Dogg, returns to the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart this week. The cut barely manages to reenter the ranking of the bestselling tunes that can be classified as R&B, rap, or hip-hop in the U.S., landing in last place. "Shake That" joins "Lose Yourself," which lifts one space to No. 7. As "Shake That" returns, Eminem joins Kendrick Lamar as the only two musicians to occupy more than one space on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales list. Lamar claims twice as many current wins as Eminem, with four current smashes. Lamar also manages to rank higher than Eminem this period – though both of the latter musician's current bestsellers are much, much older than Lamar's. His tunes "Luther" with SZA, "Not Like Us," and "Put TV Off" with Lefty Gunplay and 'Squabble Up' appear at Nos. 4, 6, 9, and 11, respectively. A number of other hip-hop powerhouses manage to remain on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart as well, but at the moment, none fill more than a single space. "Anxiety" by Doechii leads for its fourth frame, which represents the entirety of its time on the roster. Drake's former No. 1 "Nokia" dips to third place, landing just ahead of Lamar's highest-rising success. Several other well-known figures like The Weeknd, Playboi Carti, and Pharrell Williams also take up space with former champions. "Shake That" was released decades ago, but has recently surged in popularity after going viral. The tune peaked at No. 8 earlier this month and is one of Eminem's 69 top 10 hits on the tally. "Lose Yourself," which has now spent 468 frames somewhere on this roster, has somehow only ever peaked at No. 2.
Forbes
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Eminem's Single Reaches A New Peak Almost 20 Years After Its Release
Eminem and Nate Dogg's 2006 hit 'Shake That' returns to the top 10 on multiple Billboard lists, ... More becoming a bestseller again and reaching a new peak everywhere. LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Recording artist Eminem performs onstage at the 2014 MTV Movie Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on April 13, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo byfor MTV) Earlier this year, one of Eminem's older singles suddenly went viral. This is something that has happened to a number of well-known acts in the past few years, as younger generations pick up on one tune or another, turn it into a trend on TikTok, and if it gains momentum, thousands, if not millions of people rush to streaming platforms and, in some cases, sites like iTunes to consume the cut. Sometimes, this happens because listeners are discovering the song for the first time. Perhaps it was released well before they began exploring music on their own, so it's new to them. In other cases, the TikTok trend or general social media conversation around the track reminds them of their love for the cut, prompting them to listen once more. Eminem's 'Shake That' has enjoyed this kind of renewed success in 2025 and has been rising and falling on various charts for several months. This time around in the U.S., 'Shake That' is a hit once again and even a top 10 smash on a Billboard chart. Eminem's collaboration with Nate Dogg appears inside the highest tier on a purchase-centric tally at the moment. 'Shake That' returns to the Rap Digital Song Sales chart after not appearing on the list only a few days ago. This frame, it reenters at No. 6. At the same time, the tune jumps from No. 14 to No. 8 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales ranking. It's back inside the loftiest space again as it nearly halves its position on that list, which includes purchases of tunes in the R&B, hip-hop and rap styles. In both instances, 'Shake That' reaches a new high point. Eminem and Nate Dogg released 'Shake That' in early 2006. The tune was one of a handful of new cuts featured on the rapper's greatest hits compilation Curtain Call. The tune was a commercial success when it was first released, as it climbed all the way to No. 6 on the Hot 100 and surged toward the top 10 on several other rankings, including Hot Rap Songs list and various radio tallies. Now, nearly two decades later, it has become a sales win once more.
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Eminem Charts A Brand New Top 10 Hit On Several Lists
It's not every day that a track from nearly two decades ago climbs the charts in a meaningful way. Excitingly, that's exactly what's happening with Eminem's 'Shake That' at the moment. The tune has suddenly found new life in 2025 as fans continue to celebrate it, while some people discover the cut for the first time. Throughout the year, it's been rising and returning, and this frame, it reappears on a number of Billboard charts. The song even manages to reach new highs in the process. 'Shake That,' a collaboration between Eminem and the late Nate Dogg, is back on two of Billboard's purchase-centric rankings this week. The track reappears on both the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales and Rap Digital Song Sales charts. This frame, the oft-dormant cut becomes a top 10 hit on both of those tallies for the first time. The rapped 'Shake That' rockets in at No. 8 on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart this frame, while it's close behind at No. 9 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales tally. Those are new peaks for the track, which has been sporadically present on both lists in the past, though it's never appeared this high. Somewhat oddly, 'Shake That' has now spent only four total frames on each chart throughout its lifetime. That's a surprisingly short run, considering how long the song has been available, and how popular Eminem's music is to this day. 'Shake That' originally debuted on these charts back in April 2011 — 14 years ago. Now, more than a decade later, it finally earns the kind of recognition fans may have expected it's already received all along. The tune's current placement gives Eminem his sixty-ninth top 10 hit on the slightly broader R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart. On the rap-only ranking, 'Shake That' becomes his seventy-seventh top 10. Eminem isn't just winning with this one revived cut. This week, his Oscar-winning anthem 'Lose Yourself' continues to hold on inside the top 20 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales list, settling at No. 12. The superstar claims two of the top 20 bestselling tracks in those genres with a pair of decades-old compositions. 'Shake That' was first released in late 2005 as one of the few new cuts featured on Eminem's Curtain Call: The Hits compilation. The song arrived during a transitional moment in the rapper's career, as he began to step away from the spotlight, though only for a relatively short time. It was a proper hit at the time, and it's now on its way to becoming one yet again.
Forbes
30-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Eminem's Decade-Plus-Old Smash Hits New Peaks On Multiple Charts
Eminem's 'Shake That' re-enters Billboard's genre charts, hitting new peaks on both the Rap and ... More R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales rankings nearly 20 years after release. MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 22: American rapper Eminem attends a rally of former US President Barack Obama supporting Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 presidential campaign in Detroit, Michigan, United States on October 22, 2024. (Photo by Katie McTiernan/Anadolu via Getty Images) Eminem has dozens of massive hits under his belt and one of the most impressive chart legacies of any rapper in history. This week, he adds another win to his ever-growing résumé — but not with a new release. Instead, it's an older track that's making music again. 'Shake That,' the collaboration with the late Nate Dogg, is back on the Billboard charts, and it's bigger than ever on several rankings. 'Shake That' reappears on a pair of Billboard tallies this week. It doesn't manage to break onto all-genre tallies like the Hot 100, but it's once again a bestseller, appearing on two genre-specific lists. The Eminem cut returns to the Rap Digital Song Sales chart at No. 9. That's the highest it's ever ranked on that list. 'Shake That' also finds space on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales tally, where it enters at No. 12. Though slightly lower, that's another all-time best showing for the single. Over the course of its lifetime, 'Shake That' hasn't been a consistent performer on these two rosters. In fact, as of this frame, it has only spent two weeks on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales ranking, and just one other turn on the Rap Digital Song Sales list. 'Shake That' was originally featured on Curtain Call: The Hits, a compilation that Eminem dropped in 2005. That set was largely a collection of previously-released smashes, but it did include a few brand new tracks. 'Shake That' was one of just three original cuts created for the project. When it was released, the track quickly became another win for the rapper. It peaked at No. 6 on the Hot 100, extending his streak of high-charting singles at the time and giving Nate Dogg one of his biggest mainstream successes. 'Shake That' stands as Eminem's only current hit on the U.S. charts. His track 'Without Me' is still performing well globally, though it's on the decline across Billboard's international rankings. This time around, 'Without Me' drops to No. 146 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and No. 170 on the Billboard Global 200. With 'Shake That' becoming a bestseller once more, it's not shocking that Curtain Call: The Hits is enjoying a boost in performance as well. The compilation appears on four Billboard charts this week, and it's climbing on three of them.
