The iconic Hearst Estate was the place to be on Thursday, May 12th, as Rolling Stone and Meta were joined by a veritable who’s who of social media stardom. The mansion’s sprawling grounds and dazzling peach façade set the stage for a celebration of the magazine’s inaugural Creators Issue and the digital tastemakers that graced the pages of the special edition. DJ Adi Oasis set the tone early, running through a smooth set of R&B and soul classics as attendees filed in, and creators like actress Brittney Elena and Saudi Arabian model Roz made grand entrances on the black carpet. The aforementioned were two of many standout names on a star-studded guest list including comedy connoisseur Adam W , multi-hyphenate creator Josh Richards , and Bella Poarch , the Navy vet-turned-artist who featured on a special Meta-sponsored bonus cover that was published alongside the magazine’s special issue. Rolling Stone CEO Gus Wenner was ecstatic while discussing the landmark event and … [Read more...] about DJ Pee.Wee Caps a Night to Remember at Rolling Stone’s Inaugural Creators Issue Launch Party
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A Look Back at Rolling Stone’s Inaugural Creators Issue Launch Party
On May 12th, Rolling Stone was joined by Meta and a guest list full of social media stardom for the Creators Issue Launch party. Hosted at the iconic Hearst Estate, the evening was a celebration of the power players who are thriving at the cutting edge of internet culture. Of course, no Rolling Stone soiree would be complete without eye-popping performances from some of our favorite artists, and Tampa-bred rapper Doechii rose to the occasion before DJ Pee.Wee (Anderson .Paak?) tore the stage down with a soulful vinyl medley. Check out some of our favorite photos from what was truly a night to remember! … [Read more...] about A Look Back at Rolling Stone’s Inaugural Creators Issue Launch Party
Doechii Proves She’s Fit to Carry The TDE Torch at Rolling Stone and Meta’s Creators Issue Launch Party
Doechii set the rap scene ablaze following the release of her breakthrough single, “Yucky Blucky Fruitcake,” in 2020. The epic origin story tastefully showcases the 22-year-old’s smooth, boastful lyrical prowess while highlighting her bold versatility. She has proven to be in complete control of her ascension with the releases of “Crazy” and “Persuasive” under the Top Dawg Entertainment imprint. The TDE backing is just a plus; Doechii has two EPs under her belt — Oh the Places You’ll Go (2020) and BRA-LESS (2021) — and a standout guest appearance on Isaiah Rashad’s “What U Sed.” On top of a growing loyal fan base, the rapper has positioned herself as one of the most unique, rising stars of this Creator-first era. The Tampa native is no stranger to capturing the attention of social media users with her main character energy and authentic content. She started uploading videos singing covers but quickly pivoted. “I rebranded, and I was like I’m gonna be … [Read more...] about Doechii Proves She’s Fit to Carry The TDE Torch at Rolling Stone and Meta’s Creators Issue Launch Party