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ARAB TIMES, TUESDAY, MAY 25, 2021 NEWS/FEATURES 13 People & Places Music ‘Celebrated & appreciated’ Saweetie grateful to be just ‘nominated’ LOS ANGELES, May 24, (AP): Platinum-selling rap- per Saweetie has incorporated choreography in her live performances, but ask her about working with controversial music producer Dr. Luke and she dances around the question like a principal ballerina. Dr. Luke, who has been embattled in a lawsuit with artist Kesha since 2014, has produced Saweetie’s lat- est hits — the bops “Tap In” and “Best Friend.” The songs have reached the Top 10 and Top 20 on rap and pop charts, respectively, and the success helped Saweetie score a top female rap artist nomination at the Billboard Music Awards, pitting her against Grammy-winners Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Dr. Luke marked a major comeback last year, scoring his fi rst No. 1 hit since 2014 with “Say So” by Doja Cat, who is signed to his label and is featured on Saweetie’s “Best Friend.” Once ousted from the industry, Dr. Luke has resurged on the charts in a big way, also producing and writing for acts In this video image provided by NBC, BTS performs during the Billboard Music Awards on May 23. (AP) like Juice WRLD, DaBaby, Lil Wayne, Kygo, The Kid Laroi Saweetie and Tay Money. This year he even earned his fi rst Grammy nomination in seven years and he’s up for producer of the year at next week’s iHeartRadio Music Awards. In an interview with The Associated Press on last Thursday, Saweetie talks about her success, her debut album and, reluctantly, Dr.
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