NEW MUSIC: SEAN KINGSTON F/ 2 CHAINZ – ‘SHOTTA LUV’

Sean Kingston turned up with Wale on his strip club record“Seasonal Love,” and now he rides out with 2 Chainz on “Shotta Luv.” The Nic Nac-produced record features a reggae vibe and samples R. Kelly’s “You Remind Me of Something.”

Look for the single, plus collaborations with Busta Rhymes, Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, and T.I., on Kingston’s third albumBack 2 Life, due Sept. 10.

PERFORMERS AT BET AWARDS

Miguel Performed ‘How Many Drinks?’ with Kendrick Lamar

                                Ciara and Nicki Minaj

Ciara slayed the stage with her sizzling set at Sunday’s BET Awards. Following a heavily-censored verse from a blonde Nicki Minaj, CiCi emerged to perform her single “I’m Out.” She nailed her moves and showed off her abs during the dance-heavy number before delivering her hit “Body Party.” 

Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, & Snoop Dogg Pay Tribute to Charlie Wilson at BET Awards

Charlie Wilson was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards on Sunday. He received a star-studded tribute from India.Arie, Jamie Foxx, and Stevie Wonder, who covered his classics. Justin Timberlake presented him with the award before he hit the stage to perform a medley of Charlie’s hits with some help from Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, and the man himself.

                  J. Cole Performed with Miguel too...

J. Cole brought Born Sinner to life at the BET Awards.