Kreayshawn

Kreayshawn has an affinity for Disney paraphernalia, as we learned in her "Gucci Gucci" video, in which the Oakland-bred MC wears a pink pair of Minnie Mouse ears bought at Disneyland. And at tonight's Video Music Awards, the "Best New Artist" nominee. "Gucci Gucci", a bubblegum-sticky track that's racked up 13 million views on YouTube and become the song of the summer. Bloggers immediately fired off questions.

Last night, Kreayshawn performed at West Hollywood's The Roxy for an intimate crowd. Rap-Up were on hand and caught some footage of the Bay Area-rapper giving a live set of “Rich Wh0res”.  We bet there were fewer than average Prada-clad basic b*tches at The Roxy last night, since they knew they'd be called out during Kreayshawn's viral smash.

On MTV Video Music Awards, Tyler,  bested the breakout pop act, as well as Kreayshawn, of "Gucci Gucci" fame, Wiz Khalifa and Big Sean.

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Tyler The Creator

Odd Future's frontman Tyler the Creator didn't pull out the hysterics and wild antics during his acceptance speech, but instead decided to keep it a little less dramatic as he accepted the Moonman for Best New Artist.

Tyler gave an expletive-riddled acceptance speech, admitting he didn't prepare one, and also confessed that he had dreamed of winning an MTV trophy since the age of 9. He ended the address with what seemed to be an inspirational statement to young fans, but it was largely bleeped by MTV so there isn't much to quote.

The MTV award was for the single "Yonkers" from his solo effort "Goblin," released on indie XL Recordings. The win was something of a surprise for MTV, as it veered from the popularity-contest feel of the show, as "Goblin" has long disappeared from Billboard's top-200 albums chart.

Earlier, Beyonce revealed that she was pregnant with a few knowing rubs of her belly, and gave a rousing performance of "Love on Top," a gleefully chipper single, while Orange County's rising Young the Giant was given a prime slot for its energetic alt-rock single "My Body."

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