In comparison to her competition, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton faced a disconnect with some voters of color and the younger demographic. In a move that came as a shock to some, Hillary went on to enlist the help and support of our very own Karen Civil, as well as rap icon Pusha T. With the two powerhouses having a close connection to people of color and being able to easily click with young eligible voters, it was a strategic move that remained effective despite the presidential election results. We’re still #WithHer.

With the second half of 2016 proving to be great for Teyana Taylor, the spotlight on the star grew even brighter due to her impressive Lil Kim tribute at VH1’s Hip Hop Honors. Killing not one, but two renditions of some of Lil Kim’s most notable verses, Teyana Taylor effortlessly channeled Lil Kim while making it her own. Running through “No Time” and “It’s All About The Benjamins,” little did we know, Teyana Taylor had an even more in store for us.

Without a doubt, there’s no need to question if Teyana Taylor credits the “Fade” music video as a career highlight. Coming without any warning, Kanye West premiered the choreography-driven music video at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. Putting on a captivating and passionate performance, Teyana Taylor easily landed one of 2016’s break the internet moments due to her dance skills, sex appeal and so much more.

Finally becoming a free man again back in May, Gucci Mane’s arguably biggest moment of 2016 is not anything music-related. Often praised for her ride or die relationship with Gucci, Keyshia Kaoir received the surprise of her life as Gucci Mane popped the big question. Taking place at an Atlanta Hawks game, news of the engagement quickly sent social media into a frenzy and knocked the couple up a few notches higher in the realm of relationship goals.

A shocker all around, the robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris and the details surrounding the unfortunate event was one that took many by surprise. Tied up and robbed of millions of dollars worth of jewelry, news of the event quickly spread like wildfire across various news platforms. With her husband, Kanye West, handling his headlining duties at The Meadows Music & Art Festival in New York, the rapper abruptly ended his set with no explanation besides stating that there was a family emergency. Equipped with lasting effects on Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, the recent resurgence of the two together adds light to what could have been a further devastating situation.