Grammys

Feb
12
Toomp Talk #1: Intro & Grammys

Toomp Talk

DJ Toomp, the super producer behind hits for T.I. (“What You Know”), Kanye West (“Good Life”), and Mariah Carey (“I’ll Be Lovin’ U Long Time”), joins Rap-Up.com’s growing list of celebrity bloggers. He’ll be checking in every now and then to update you on which artist he’s working with, what the music sounds like, and anything else he feels like talking about.

The hitmaker introduces himself, discusses his humble beginnings, and shares his thoughts on this year’s Grammys in his first Toomp Talk entry.

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Feb
10
Rap-Up TV: LeToya Luckett Prepares for the Grammys

Rap-Up TV was with the oh-so-glamorous LeToya Luckett as she prepared to attend the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday.

Find out how the former Destiny’s Child member went about selecting the electric pink dress that eventually earned her a spot on our best-dressed list. Plus, the H-Town singer shows off her newest assets and reveals her hot date for the evening.

LeToya will release her sophomore album Lady Love this summer featuring the Ne-Yo-penned single “Not Anymore.”

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Feb
9
Grammys 2009: Best-Dressed Women

LeToya Luckett in Hanii Y and Christian Louboutin

LeToya Luckett in Hanii Y and Christian Louboutin

Even though the fashionable Rihanna was absent from this year’s show, the ladies still held it down at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday. We’ve selected six women who looked like winners in our books, Grammy or not.

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Feb
9
Video: ‘Swagga Like Us’ at the Grammys

"Swagga Like Us"

"Swagga Like Us"

The “Rap Pack,” consisting of T.I., Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and Jay-Z, united onstage at the Grammys to perform “Swagga Like Us” for the first time. Joined by a pregnant M.I.A., the mostly black and white performance was the highlight of the evening.

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Feb
9
Cash Money Pre-Grammy Party for Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne and Baby

Lil Wayne and Baby

Rap-Up.com was on the scene as Cash Money Records toasted Lil Wayne’s phenomenal year and eight Grammy nominations with a lavish Mardi Gras-style extravaganza at the posh Montage Beverly Hills hotel on Saturday.

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Feb
9
Lil Wayne Strikes Gold at Grammys

Lil Wayne wins Best Rap Album

Lil Wayne wins Best Rap Album

Lil Wayne may not have won the top prizes, but he still managed to score four awards at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday.

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Feb
9
51st Annual Grammy Awards – Show

Lil Wayne and M.I.A.

Lil Wayne and M.I.A.

Aside from Rihanna and Chris Brown pulling out at the last minute, the 51st Annual Grammy Awards still managed to create some memorable moments including the first performance of “Swagga Like Us” with Kanye West, Jay-Z, T.I., Lil Wayne, and a prego M.I.A.; Jennifer Hudson’s tearful rendition of “You Pulled Me Through” backed by a gospel choir; a surprise appearance from Whitney Houston; and Jay-Z joining Coldplay for “Lost+.”

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Feb
8
Live Blogging the 51st Annual Grammy Awards

51st Annual Grammy Awards

We’re live blogging the 51st Annual Grammy Awards right now. Chat with us as we discuss the fashion, performances, winners, losers, and more as it all unfolds LIVE! Click below to join in.

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Feb
8
51st Annual Grammy Awards – Red Carpet

Katy Perry and M.I.A.

Katy Perry and M.I.A.

Katy Perry and a very pregnant M.I.A. arrive at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Jay-Z, T.I., Keyshia Cole, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, LeToya Luckett, Nas, Young Jeezy, T-Pain, Solange, and many more below!

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