Rap legends Eminem and Snoop Dogg are getting their Bored Ape NFTs to the 2022 VMAs, thanks to a coalition between MTV and Yuga Labs. The other side is the ”virtual universe.
According to an MTV announcement on Thursday, “From the D 2 the LBC” stands out for its inspiration from the world of the Otherside metaverse.”
The Bored Ape Yacht Club’s authorized Twitter page confirmed:
VMApes this Sunday — We’re glad to support @SnoopDogg & @Eminem who will be performing their new single featuring their Apes and @OthersideMeta. https://t.co/Gly7uRup7G
— Bored Ape Yacht Club (@BoredApeYC) August 25, 2022
The return of rap icons to the VMAs, “ LBC from D2” is a BAYC-style song in the upcoming metaverse.
“T is her first metaverse-inspired performance to ever grace an awards show. The 2022 “VMA” drew attention in the press release released by the Eminem team, which was broadcast LIVE from the Prudential Center on Sunday, August 28 at 8:00 pm ET/PT .
Producing to the MTV show after more than a decade, Eminem and Snoop Dogg with their hit collaboration ” Best Hip Hop “.
The video for “From the D to the LBC” released in June features the two artists’ Bored Ape NFTs. That song has over 46 million views on YouTube.
