Saweetie at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala

Saweetie Says 'Anything Can Happen At The MTV EMAs' After Landing Hosting Gig

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By Fiyin Olowokandi on October 28, 2021 at 1:45 PM EDT

Saweetie's career just got bigger!

The sensational rapper was recently announced as the upcoming MTV European Music Awards host via a short, colorful clip on the award show's Instagram page on October 28.

The post's caption also contained the video's information, which declared the "Icy GRL" crooner as the star of the November 14 event. It read:

"Your 2021 #MTVEMA host is… @saweetie!! We already know it's gonna be a party, so save the date for 14th of Nov!"

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Saweetie Has A Few Surprises For The Show

The 28-year-old deserves more praise as ET reported that the rapper will not only be hosting the MTV EMA's, but she is also set to perform her hit songs, "Best Friend" and "Back to the Streets."

On the topic of this fantastic achievement, the hip-hop star stated that she couldn't wait to flaunt her skills to the world as she had a few tricks up her sleeves for the event. In her words, "Anything can happen at the MTV EMAs."

This year has been glorious for the "My Type" singer as the rising star has achieved various milestones. She launched the icybaby foundation, which she co-founded with her grandmother, Roxane Harper.

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This amazing family project will act as a financial resource for literacy in the Black community. Last month, Saweetie made her Met Gala debut, followed by becoming an ambassador for MAC.

The musician is also running against A-list stars like Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X for the Best New award category in this year's MTV EMAs.

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The "Tap In" Rapper's New Love Language

Saweetie at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala
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In May, The Blast discussed Saweetie's recovery after her emotional March breakup with the Migos rapper, Quavo. At the time, the 28-year-old shared details about the couple's separation on Twitter

In the heartfelt statement, the California-born announced that she was officially single and explained how Quavo had betrayed her trust with his infidelity. The tweet partly read:

"Presents don't band aid scars and the love isn't real when the intimacy is given to other women."

Despite the untold pain she endured, the "Sway With Me" singer was back on her feet and answering to a new "love language" called money. 

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The hip-hop star revealed that she wasn't interested in any relationship as it wasn't a productive use of her time. The only thing on the rapper's mind was to become the best version of herself while growing financially. 

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The Hip-hop Star's Has Had Her Low Moments

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The Blast previously reported that Saweetie suffered a terrible case of PTSD after botching her freestyle during an appearance on NYC's Hot 97 radio station in 2018.

At the time, the rapper was one of the hottest faces in the industry, so Hot 97 invited the artist over for a chat. However, the joyful occasion turned sour after the 28-year-old's team insisted she should freestyle.

As aforementioned, the "Fast" singer's rap wasn't impressive, especially to the host Ebro Darden, who described it as "basic."

This review broke Saweetie's heart as her status fell from beloved rapper to mediocre artist in a short time, therefore, making this the darkest period in the singer's life.

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