13 Dance Music Dafuq Moments Of 2013

November 21, 2013 - 5:45 pm by Jessica Wunsch

As 2013 winds down with just over a month remaining, VIBE looks back on some of the craziest moments in dance music history that had us shouting ‘dafuq!’ throughout the year. From deadmau5 disses and to the world's most awkward interview ever, here are 13 Dafuq Moments from 2013 (in chronological order). ->

Harlem Shake Viral Sensation (February 8) It started out with a couple guys in their dorm room, chilling to the latest track by unknown trap producer Baauer. A split second later, it has become one of the hottest internet sensation to ‘Harlem Shake’ the globe with renditions made by T-Pain, Russian soldiers and Azealia Banks. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Full article. Follow Up DaFuq: Baauer Gets Sued For Harlem Shake – still hasn't seen a dime from its internet success.

Deadmau5 Disses Yeezus (February 14) Deadmau5 is like a box of chocolates – ‘you never know what you’re gonna get.’ For instance, in his February/March Cover Story with VIBE when asked if he would produced a stage show with a rapper the producer replied, “Anyone other than fucking Kanye. I fucking hate him. He’s just trying too hard. But the problem is he’s succeeding at it.” Full interview.

Avicii Fires Back At GQ (April 1) The usually mild-mannered Avicii (aka Tim Bergling) retaliated towards GQ on Facebook after an unflattering interview was written about him in their April issue. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); Post by Avicii.

Diplo and DJ Bl3nd Beef (April 17) Remember the early days of EDM when every DJ boasted how supportive they were of each other? What happened to the plur? With the pressures of mainstream closing in, it was only a matter of time before some beef started to arise. Case and point: Diplo vs. DJ Bl3nd. In the end, it was their managers that entered into a fist brawl that spurred a Twitter war between the two DJs. Full article.

Trinidad James Confesses His Love For EDM (April 22) Hard thug and rapper Trinidad James shocked VIBE and the hip-hop community when he told us in an interview about how much he loved EDM, and how badly he wanted to attend Ultra and Tomorrowland festivals. Hm, so the South may run NYC, but does this mean EDM runs the South? Full article.

Beyonce Was Caught Copying Kerli’s Outfit (April 29) It appeared that the Queen Bey could do no wrong… until she was caught stealing another singer’s outfit. EDM songstress and raver Kerli called out Mrs. Carter on the dress she wore during her World Tour only a few months after Kerli donned the exact same outfit on her Utopia album. “I gotta say it's pretty damn cool to see Queen B Beyoncé rock something I spray painted white on my patio for Utopia” Full article.

Paris Hilton Takes On DJing, Signed To Cash Money (May 22) We’re still shocked by this one. We're even more shocked that she sold out all four nights of her DJ residency in Ibiza. Hilton heiress turned party girl turned reality tv star is now on Young Money’s label. Just… wow. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Full article.

Skrillex Caught On A Kiddie Ride (May 23) Who says you’re too old for Disneyland? Well, maybe if you’re considered the dubstep king of EDM and a former frontman to an emo band it might be a little awkward, but we appreciate the effort Sonny. Full article.

Daft Punk Caught With Their Helmets Off (June 6) The Robots are usually so adamant about wearing their helmets in public in order to hide their identity and keep their image intact (they’ll even cover their faces when taking a pic with Kanye), so it came as a shock when Guy and Thomas were caught sans helmets while drinking champagne at Columbia Records in New York. It was about the equivalent of the finding the two with their pants down. Full article.

Kat Von D Breaks Off Engagement With Deadmau5 (June 26) It’s always a shocker when a celebrity couple has to call it quits, especially after describing such a heartwarming proposal during a cover interview only a few months back. RIP Kat Von D + Deadmau5 – now who’s going to take Deadmoo5e? Cheating on your loved one is the most hurtful thing one could do. I hate to have to admit, that this relationship is indeed over.— Kat Von D (@thekatvond) June 26, 2013

Major Lazer Is Subjected To The Worst Interview Ever (August 7) There’s a reason Major Lazer doesn’t participate in many interviews and this might be it – a cringe-worthy dialogue between iHeartRadio and the three member of ML - Diplo, Jillionare and Waalshey Fire where the journalist fails miserably in trying to get any reaction out of moombahton trio only to embarrass herself in front of the producers and the rest of the world. [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Full article.

Calvin Harris Harassed By Miami Club Girl (September 1) It’s a sad fact but bottle service d-bags come with the EDM territory and since they’re dishing out the big bucks they’re wish is the DJs command… until Calvin Harris decided to put his foot down. After a drunk girl was harassing him to play something original during one of his productions, he had security kick that ‘dumb fucking bitch’ out to send a message: don’t fuck with the hands that feed you (beats that is). [videoembed size="full_width" alignment="center"][/videoembed] Full article.

Miley Gets Kicked Out of VIP By Dirty Dutch Crew (October 31) No doubt we’ve seen Miley do some crazy ish this year from twerking at VMAs to grinding up on a wrecking ball. Then she finally did something that got her kicked out of the club – flipping the bird at Dirty Dutch DJ Chuckie. After making a light joke at the singer’s express, she gave him the middle finger that prompted her to be escorted out of the VIP section by Chuckie’s crew. The DJ later apologized on his Instagram. Full article.

Afrojack and Eminem Dispute (November 12) It seems the artist beef has moved crossed genres as Eminem sparked conflict at the MTV EMAs when he wouldn’t acknowledge who Afrojack was. In response, the Dutch producer called on his homeboy Snoop Dogg for a retaliation track sampling Slim Shady’s early work. Get More: Eminem, MTV Shows Full article.

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