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Eminem's First Alleged Recorded Performance Footage Resurfaces

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:49 GMT

It's always fascinating to witness the raw and rugged come up of an artist who has otherwise presented themselves as glowing celebrities. In rap, especially, artists often come from the mud, hustling day in and day out until they finally "make it." Eminem is no exception. Some incredibly rare footage re-emerged this week revealing a young Eminem taking the stage as an underground MC from Detroit, years before signing to Dr. Dre. Brenda Chase/Online USA/Getty ImagesThe video remains one of the earliest pieces of footage of Eminem performing on stage. Though there could be more, the video was uploaded by Random Clips in 2017, revealing the live concert took place alongside D12 in 1996, three years before he signed a deal with Dr. Dre. The song's called "Low Down Dirty" and the Redman influence is evident as ever. Em and D12 are seen rocking a small crowd of people who are bobbing their heads along. Those who are aware of Em's history know the single he performed. It appeared on the 1997 Slim Shady EP which is reportedly what caught Dr. Dre's interest in the young Detroit rapper early on. Eminem, of course, went on to become one of the biggest rappers known to man who continues to rack up plaques and accolades, over 20 years later. Just last week, it was revealed his single, "Lose Yourself" recently hit 1B streams on Spotify. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/eminems-first-alleged-recorded-performance-footage-resurfaces-news.119952.html

Kanye West Has Spent A Fortune On His Presidential Run

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:43 GMT

Kanye West is a man of many ambitions, as anyone in the pop culture know can attest. And while he has certainly managed to thrive in some departments, namely in the realms of music and fashion, Kanye West recently made a valiant attempt to crossover into the tumultuous and downright volatile world of politics. Though he did manage to land on a few ballots here and there, it's safe to say that Kanye's Presidential campaign was basically a bust -- one that ultimately proved rather costly, at that. Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesAccording to American political journalist Ben Jacobs of the NY Mag, in September alone, Kanye West went on to spend over three million of his own dollars on his Birthday Party campaign. Jacobs also maintains that as per the FEC report West recently filed, his campaign was able to fundraise a total of $2782, broken down as follows: $1582 in unitemized contributions of under $200, and two separate itemized contributions of $1000 and $200. Jacobs also confirms that Ye only recently (October 19th) contributed an additional $2 million dollars, an indication that he has no intention of slowing this one down anytime soon. He also clarifies that Kanye West has spent a grand total of $12 million dollars on his presidential campaign, with only a fraction having come directly from donors. "West has loaned his campaign $9.76 million and contributed $2.11 million to it," tweets Jacob. "His campaign has raised $17,635 from donors." It should be noted that Kanye West has also spent millions of dollars hiring Republican consulting firms, including the Lincoln Strategy Group, to whom he now reportedly owes $193,000. In addition to this, Yeezy is also reportedly in the hole for $1.2 million to the Fortified Consulting group. Considering that Kanye is looking at virtually zero chance at securing the Presidency, it's hard not to wince upon seeing the total numbers -- even though few artists are as rich as the Yeezy billionaire, who certainly has a sizable fortune to throw around. Check out the summary of tweets below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kanye-west-has-spent-a-fortune-on-his-presidential-run-news.119951.html

6ix9ine Sued Over Underage Sex Act Video

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:11 GMT

As it should, this situation keeps coming back to haunt Tekashi 6ix9ine. When he first starting breaking out as a superstar rapper, 6ix9ine kept being reminded of a video he posted back in 2015, showing him and a friend using an underage girl in a sexual performance. Despite him pleading guilty and explaining his side of the story, he is now being sued by a woman who claims she was the girl being used in the video. Shareif Ziyadat/WireImage/Getty ImagesAs reported by TMZ, a woman is suing the rapper with regards to the video, which allegedly shows her being used in a sexual performance by 6ix9ine and another adult, identified as Tay Milly, while underage. The woman is going by Jane Doe, and she's claiming that she was thirteen at the time of the video. She says that, in addition to being underage, she was also under the influence of drugs and alcohol and was unable to give consent. Legal documents state that Doe was featured in three videos that 6ix9ine posted. The first shows her giving Tay Milly oral sex with 6ix9ine behind her, thrusting against her behind. 6ix9ine was clothed and did not engage in penetrative or oral sex with the girl. The second clip allegedly shows her sitting on the rapper's lap, wearing nothing but a bra and underwear. In the third video, she allegedly lays naked across both men while Milly gropes her. Jane Doe is suing both men for child sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and emotional distress.

Bob Levey/Getty ImagesIn a recent interview with the New York Times, 6ix9ine spoke about the incident. "Going back to the 13-year-old girl — I was 18 at the time. Am I this 40-year-old Jeffrey Epstein-type?" he asked. "I admit to all my wrongs, right? I pleaded guilty to [using] a child in a sexual performance, and then I took responsibility for that. The thing with the 13-year-old girl, I was at the wrong place at the wrong time. The justice system makes you feel so guilty for something and they beat it into your head. 'You’re not taking responsibility for it!' And the whole time, you’re telling the honest truth. Listen, I went to this place, and these guys brought this underage girl. I’m filming it, uploading it for the masses to see. If you committed a murder, would you upload that to Instagram? I uploaded it to social media for the world to see! You’re thinking there’s no crime being committed. When the cops came to get me, I said, what happened? I turned myself in." We'll keep you posted on any developments. [via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/6ix9ine-sued-over-underage-sex-act-video-news.119950.html

YFN Lucci Drops Off New Track "Sept. 7th"

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:11 GMT

While YFN Lucci has remained a fixture on TheShadeRoom, he's continued to drop off tons of new music to balance out the salacious headlines. The rapper returned this week with an emotional offering titled, "Sept. 7th." Lucci's latest record is an introspective take on his outlook on the world around him, especially as he balances relationships with his day ones. "Sept. 7th" addresses an apparent falling out between YFN Lucci and his friend, rapping, "I swear I used have a heart, it went ghost on me/ I put my trust in a n***a and he stole from me." Throughout the track, YFN Lucci also makes reference to his love life and friends who've died or are incarcerated. The loose single arrives just weeks after releasing his last single, "Man Down." This year, he released the Corona Pack EP as well as the single, "Wet" which has received remixes with appearances from Mulatto, Bigga Rankin, and Jada Kingdom, among others. Check out the latest from YFN Lucci below. Quotable Lyrics Rollin' like a scooter Gotta free my main man, shawty was a shooter 200 thousand on the airplane, probably should've flew Private, how the hell you made it out the zoo? Grindin' via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/yfn-lucci-drops-off-new-track-sept-7th-new-song.1989080.html

JayDaYoungan Arrested For Attacking A Woman: Report

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:47 GMT

JayDaYoungan is perhaps best known for beefing with Youngboy Never Broke Again, and for a slew of songs that have hit the streets hard. Unfortunately, it turns out that, in real life, he may not be too respectable because, for the second time this year, he has been arrested for reportedly attacking a woman. At the beginning of this year, we reported on JayDaYoungan being arrested for beating his pregnant girlfriend. It looks like he's back in custody for a similar offense, attacking another woman this week. According to East Cobb News, the 22-year-old was arrested on a fugitive bond, accused of inciting family violence and attacking a woman in a domestic dispute. The arrest warrant reportedly states that the rapper, whose real name is Javorius Tykies Scott, "punched, pushed, and grabbed" a woman, leaving "visible marks and scars" on her arms. Scott and his victim were either living together formerly or were still living together at the time of the attack. The report states that, because of another warrant dating back to February, he is being held without bond. Vivien Killilea/Getty ImagesObviously, this isn't the sort of news that JayDaYoungan wants to find himself in. Hopefully, he's able to turn his life around so he can continue rising in the rap game. [via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jaydayoungan-arrested-for-attacking-a-woman-report-news.119949.html

OJ Simpson Reacts To New Yorker's Jeff Toobin's Zoom Dick Incident

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:43 GMT

Zoom calls have caused a frenzy throughout the world but Jeffrey Toobin's scandal is just something else. The CNN legal analyst and reporter for the New Yorker was allegedly caught masturbating during a Zoom conference call with members of the New Yorker and the WNYC radio. An embarrassing moment for him and a traumatizing one for the witnesses, he claimed that he didn't know the video was even on. This soon became a trending topic on Twitter and many began to chime in including OJ Simpson who's quite familiar with Toobin. Back in the 90s, Toobin heavily reported on Simpson's case, notably breaking the story that Simpson's defense was planning to accuse detective Mark Fuhrman of planting evidence during the trial. So, OJ Simpson finally got his last laugh after years. Taking to Twitter, he shared a video of himself as he compared Jeffrey Toobin's masturbation scandal to PeeWee Herman's 1991 arrest at an X-rated theatre. "Daaaaamn, Jeffrey Toobin. At least Pee-wee Herman was in an X-rated movie theater," he said with a chuckle. "I'm just sayin'." CNN revealed after the news broke out that Toobin was on leave , as he deals with a "personal issue. "Jeff Toobin has asked for some time off while he deals with a personal issue, which we have granted,” CNN said in a statement. A spokesperson for the New Yorker said, "Jeffrey Toobin has been suspended while we investigate the matter." Toobin issued an a statement to VICE News, apologizing for his actions and adding that he didn't think he was either visible or audible to the rest of the individuals in the chat. "I made an embarrassingly stupid mistake, believing I was off-camera. I apologize to my wife, family, friends and co-workers," he said. "I believed I was not visible on Zoom. I thought no one on the Zoom call could see me. I thought I had muted the Zoom video." via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/oj-simpson-reacts-to-new-yorkers-jeff-toobins-zoom-dick-incident-news.119946.html

Lil Yachty Reveals He Made $1 Million For Writing City Girls' "Act Up"

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:24 GMT

Lil Yachty isn't just an accomplished artist in his own right. Behind the scenes, he helped write one of the biggest records of the last few years, working with the City Girls on "Act Up". The raunchy single, which includes lines like "F*ckin' on a scammin' ass, rich ass n***a" and "P*ssy sweet, p*ssy tight, so he called it Lifesaver", was co-written by Lil Yachty and, because of the lyrical content, he's been getting trolled for his involvement for months. Ever since it was first revealed that he wrote the record, people have theorized about Yachty's own sexuality, as though he's incapable of stepping out of character for a minute. When the topic came up again this week, the Atlanta rapper told the world how much money he made from the record, claiming that the checks are still coming in. "Mans talking about, I wrote City Girls, I'm sure his b*tch sing it. And I wanna let him know, that was an eight-figure check," said Lil Yachty on Instagram Live before correcting himself, saying that it was actually only seven figures. Still, a million dollars is a lot of money to make just for writing a song. Do you still think Lil Yachty is sus for writing it? Would you take a million-dollar check to write a song like "Act Up"? via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-yachty-reveals-he-made-s1-million-for-writing-city-girls-act-up-news.119948.html

Yung Miami Goes Off On Twitter

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 12:06 GMT

Somebody got on Yung Miami's nerves this morning because, for some reason, she's going OFF on Twitter. The City Girls rapper is fighting back against a number of critics that have come after her, accusing her of buying used designer items from consignment stores and calling her cheap. Clearly offended, she decided to devote some time to clapping back. "Y’all must’ve got me confused," tweeted Yung Miami this morning, getting her fans ready for a barrage of receipt-filled posts. "Baby daddy stay putting me on jets taking me shopping spending whatever on me it’s never a limit ion do consignment or used items! Y’all must’ve got me confused with the next b*tch! Never ever wtf I look like if it ain’t new I don’t want it and that’s down to my cars! I have a g wagon & a Bentley every Chanel bag b*tch don’t ever play with me I buy cars for my sisters and brothers big house wtf I look like buying something off a b*tch!" She continued, despite even her biggest fans being confused about why she was so frustrated. "I wanna violate this b*tch boy so bad but imma chill cause y’all can bully but when I bully back y’all be crying," she wrote. "Wtf is 10-18k on a bag that ain’t sh*t. summer birthday party was 70k." If there's one thing you don't want to accuse Yung Miami of, I guess it's stinginess because, damn, her wrath is pretty powerful. JT also seemingly got triggered this week after a fan posted a side-by-side comparison of her and Ari Lennox, claiming they look alike. JT was so offended that she blocked the user. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/yung-miami-goes-off-on-twitter-news.119945.html

Travis Scott & Kylie Jenner "Not Back Together" Despite Steamy Pictures: Report

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:41 GMT

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott had their fans do a double-take this weekend after modeling some of the new Givenchy garments on Instagram. They posted a series of pictures, where were openly affectionate, convincing the majority of fans that they were reconciling and getting back together. According to a source at PEOPLE, that's not true. The sexy new pictures posted by Travis and Kylie are reportedly not representative of their current relationship status. A "source" close to the situation reportedly told PEOPLE that they're simply co-parenting and that they are not ready to get back into a relationship. "There’s a lot of love between Travis and Kylie, and they’re even openly affectionate," said the so-called insider. "But they’re not back together and neither is in a place to be in a committed relationship." According to the source, they've both been dating other people but nothing has stuck and they're not taking things too seriously. They're seemingly happy co-parenting little Stormi and are on the same page regarding her future. Rich Fury/Getty Images"None of their loved ones would be surprised if they eventually ended up back together, but it’s not happening right now," added the source. Do you think that Kylie and Travis are meant to be together? [via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/travis-scott-and-kylie-jenner-not-back-together-despite-steamy-pictures-report-news.119939.html

Lil Yachty Announces New Mixtape "Michigan Boy Boat"

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:39 GMT

Though Lil Yachty has been relatively busy this year, having dropped off Lil Boat 3 featuring A$AP Rocky, Tyler The Creator, Tierra Whack, Future, DaBaby, Drake, Young Thug, and more. And while many fans appreciated the project as a return to form of sorts, some felt like Boat still had a little bit more to bring to the table. On that note, it would appear that Yachty isn't quite finished, having recently confirmed that he's got a new mixtape on the way before the year is over. Tommaso Boddi/Getty ImagesTaking to Twitter to break the news, Lil Boat confirmed that he'd be dropping off his new project Michigan Boy Boat at some point in the imminent future. Though he neglected to share a release date, opting instead for a cryptic "before the year ends," he did provide a taste of what fans can expect from his next batch of music. Last night, he dropped off a new duet with Detroit rapper Sada Baby called "Not Regular" -- you can check that one out right here. Check out Lil Yachty's announcement post below, and sound off -- all things considered, do you feel as if Lil Yachty has been having a good year so far? And if so, do you think the upcoming Michigan Boy Boat will feature a bit of artistic evolution from the young Atlanta artist? Sound off below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-yachty-announces-new-mixtape-michigan-boy-boat-news.119938.html

Drake & Zendaya Announce "Euphoria" Two-Episode Special

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:35 GMT

As fans anticipate the release of Certified Lover Boy that one would hope arrives this Friday, a day before his 34th birthday, the rapper has seemingly kept busy throughout quarantine and into the summer with other ventures. The OVO brand has only expanded further, unveiling a new collaboration with BAPE and a new store in Los Angeles. Drizzy's also continued to be in his bag with television. Though Euphoria was a smash on HBO, season 2 is set to make its return next year after COVID-19 put productions on hold. In the meanwhile, they'll be dropping a two-episode special this December, as confirmed by Drake and Zendaya. The rapper hit the 'Gram last night, revealing HBO's Euphoria would be making its debut around the holiday season. "@euphoria two special episodes first one on Dec 6th," Drake captioned the post. Sources close to Variety confirmed that both episodes were filmed under COVID-19 guidelines. The holiday-themed episode, titled "Trouble Don’t Last Always," follows Zendaya's character Rue relapsing after being left by Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, at the train station. The details surrounding the second episode have yet to be revealed. Euphoria has received much acclaim since its 2019 debut, specifically for Zendaya. She took home an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama series as well as a People's Choice Award for Favorite Drama TV star. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/drake-and-zendaya-announce-euphoria-two-episode-special-news.119935.html

Ice Cube Reacts To Eric Trump Praising Him & 50 Cent

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:00 GMT

It doesn't take long for a narrative to take hold, as Ice Cube has come to realize. It all started after he decided to sit down with the Republicans for a discussion about his Contract With Black America, confirming that he had reached out to both parties. As he explains, Joe Biden and the Democrats expressed interest in establishing a dialogue, though only after the Election. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesAs such, Cube found himself conversing with Donald Trump's campaign, in order to ensure that those in power have a chance at further understanding the CWBA. Naturally, this went on to spark a major controversy, with many concluding that Cube had all but endorsed the controversial president. Even during an interview with CNN's Chris Cuomo, Cube found himself forced to defend his decision to treat the Contract With Black America as a bipartisan issue. It should be noted that Cube has in no way endorsed Donald Trump -- unlike 50 Cent, who doubled down earlier today. Despite the fact that Cube gave no indication that he would be supporting Donald Trump's reelection, that didn't stop Eric Trump from attempting to steer the narrative in his father's favor. Taking to Twitter, Eric Trump shared a meme of Cube and 50 Cent sitting courtside while rocking "Trump 2020" hats, a clear photoshop that, while fake, may still prove impactful on impressionable swing-voters. Clearly, the manipulated media went on to perturb Cube, who responded to Trump's tweet with a disrespectful brush-off: "n***a please." Expect the Trump campaign to relish in this new connection with the hip-hop community, even if the love isn't altogether reciprocated. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ice-cube-reacts-to-eric-trump-praising-him-and-50-cent-news.119934.html

Calboy Is All About His "Gang Gang"

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:53 GMT

Last week, Calboy hit us with a loosie in the form of "Percosex," and the rapper keeps the new music coming today with "Gang Gang." It's unclear if these cuts will be attached to a larger project at the moment, as of right now, Cal is still promoting the deluxe edition of his Long Live The Kings EP. Where "Percosex" found Calboy in his feelings, sing-rapping about a girl over a melancholy guitar riff. "Gang Gang," as the name might indicate already, is a little bit tougher, and a little bit louder. The production is jumpy and features an array of instruments, making for a slightly sporadic if not jazzy affair. The cover art is a deep purple, as though it's dipped in lean, with a creepy figure sitting menacingly in the corner-- it's definitely got Halloween-esque vibes, which leads us to wonder what else Calboy has coming as we approach the spooky holiday. If you're not yet familiar with the young artist, take a look at our On the Come Up interview with him here. Calboy was also named an XXL Freshman earlier this year. Check out "Gang Gang" and let us know what you think of Calboy in the comments. Quotable Lyrics I just rolled a woodie and it's fully of pluto Fuck around with these bitches, got me feeling like Pluto, ayy Shawty wanna kick it but I don't know Judo, yeah Bitch, I'm lit and rich, oh yes, that's all that you know Listen on SoundCloud via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/calboy-is-all-about-his-gang-gang-new-song.1989078.html

Drake Has The Most Streamed Song In Apple Music History

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:13 GMT

As album speculation hits a new high, Drake is still celebrating his accomplishments from his past bodies of work. The Toronto legend is currently hard-at-work on his upcoming studio album, titled Certified Lover Boy and, today, he is learning of a new achievement that he can boast about in future records. According to Chart Data, the most-streamed songs on Apple Music were announced this week and, unsurprisingly, Drake found a home at the top of the list. "God's Plan", his ultra-popular 2018 track, has officially been crowned as the most-streamed song in Apple Music history. Following it up is a song that Drake is featured on, Travis Scott's "SICKO MODE". For Drake to be a highlight on both of the most popular songs ever on Apple Music in the United States clearly speaks to his impact as an artist. The third most-streamed song on the platform does not feature Drake, but it does make total sense. "Old Town Road", by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, gets the third-highest spot following its fantastic run on the Billboard Hot 100 last year. #4 goes to Post Malone and 21 Savage with "rockstar". The final spot in the Top 5 is Lil Baby and Gunna's "Drip Too Hard". One of the craziest additions to this list is the seventh spot, which goes to Roddy Ricch and "The Box". Considering the song was released less than a year ago, it's wild to see it already making history like this. Congratulations to everybody on the list! via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/drake-has-the-most-streamed-song-in-apple-music-history-news.119930.html

Juice WRLD Will Appear On Young Thug's "Slime Language 2"

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:05 GMT

Though Juice WRLD is no longer with us, his prolific work ethic has led to an abundance of unreleased material. In fact, his latest body of work Legends Never Die went on to become the biggest posthumous album of all time, a testament to the rapper's loyal fanbase. Though it's unclear as to whether or not the late rapper's estate will deliver another full-length, it's clear that his vocals will continue to appear from time to time, as they are set to do on Young Thug's upcoming Slime Language 2 compilation. Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images With Thugger's upcoming YSL drop set to arrive on Black Friday, it's likely that details will begin surfacing with recurring frequency. As it happens, a recent clip has confirmed that Juice WRLD will in fact be appearing on Slime Language 2, with Our Generation Music confirming that the song in question will be a Young Thug and Duke collaboration called "Think Twice." From the sound of the snippet, as originally shared by Young Thug on his Instagram story, Juice WRLD will be holding it down with a complete verse. "You better think twice fore' we come for your life, and my dick in your wifey a couple of times," raps Juice, over a futuristic banger. "If I don't get money, I'm going to rob you, I came from the bottom." From the sound of it, all three rappers are putting in work, and it wouldn't be surprising to see "Think Twice" emerge as a possible single from Slime Language 2. Check out the teaser below, and sound off in the comments with your thoughts. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/juice-wrld-will-appear-on-young-thugs-slime-language-2-news.119929.html

Joe Biden's Senior Advisor Explains Tax Plan Following 50 Cent's Trump Endorsement

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:47 GMT

50 Cent has officially jumped ship and will be voting for Donald Trump in November, shocking his fans and making the announcement this week. "WHAT THE F*CK! (VOTE ForTRUMP) IM OUT," wrote the rap legend on social media. "I don’t care Trump doesn’t like black people 62% are you out of ya f*cking mind." The percentage that Fif pointed out is referring to Joe Biden's proposed tax plan for wealthy Americans, planning to hike taxes up by 62% in New York City and California for anybody making over $400,000 annually. Fif confirmed that taxes played a major role in his decision, joking: "Yeah, i don’t want to be 20cent. 62% is a very, very,bad idea. i don’t like it !" It's not entirely a bad idea for rich people to pay their fair share in taxes but, hey, 50 Cent seems willing to abandon his community to preserve his personal fortune. Clearly, it's a bad idea in his mind. Clearing up the tax plan for those who do not understand it, Biden's senior advisor Symone D. Sanders tweeted an explanation that the 62% hike will only affect people who make a disproportionately higher salary than the middle and lower class. "To be clear: Joe Biden is NOT going to raise taxes on anyone who makes LESS THAN $400,000 a year. If you make more than $400,000 a year & Biden is the President, your taxes will go up b/c he believes the wealthiest people in this country have to pay their fair share," wrote Sanders. If you haven't already, please mail in your vote ahead of time or safely head to the polls in November. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/joe-bidens-senior-advisor-explains-tax-plan-following-50-cents-trump-endorsement-news.119928.html

Kendrick Lamar's Album Coming "Soon Soon," Says Punch

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:36 GMT

Kendrick Lamar is a truly rare sort of artist, one that can shift the culture upon releasing a new album. Beyond that, he's one of the few rappers who doesn't need to drop on a consistent basis, having earned the undying loyalty of his fans through his compelling and innovative music. On that note, Kenny recently confirmed that he'd be emerging with a reinvented sound, citing his desire to keep himself creatively stimulated with every release. Other than that, however, details surrounding his upcoming studio album are utterly scarce. Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesAnd then we have Punch. While the TDE President has been somewhat vocal, albeit vague, about Kendrick's next release, it should be noted that he's also notorious for trolling, taking the piss out of eager fans. As such, his words should always be taken with more than a few grains of salt -- especially when they're on the optimistic side. On that note, Punch recently answered a fan inquiring about a potential release date, teasing that Kenny's album would be arriving "pretty soon." Upon being asked for clarification, Punch doubled down with a "soon soon," though he does admit he's been saying the same thing since DAMN. In fact, it's never quite clear as to when Punch is being serious, which ultimately makes his Twitter feed so enjoyable to unpack. On the topic of Kendrick's new album, however, it does feel like the wheels are indeed in motion -- do you think it's going to arrive before the end of the year? via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kendrick-lamars-album-coming-soon-soon-says-punch-news.119926.html

6ix9ine Gets A Colorful New Tattoo

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 08:47 GMT

During his time off from the spotlight, Tekashi 6ix9ine is seemingly refreshing his look. Ever since the release of TattleTales, his new studio album, Tekashi 6ix9ine has basically dropped off the face of the planet, disappearing from social media entirely. Whether that's a tactic to remain safe from his haters, or something completely unrelated, curious minds have been wondering what the controversial rapper is up to and, notably, why he's not antagonizing anybody else. Last week, a video of 6ix9ine and one of his fans hit the internet, showing the world his updated look. These days, he's rocking his natural hair and a grown-out beard. It appears as though he's also getting some new ink to add to his collection, hiring a tattoo artist to permanently put Takashi Murakami's famed flower design on his shoulder. The tattoo is a play on Tekashi's stage name, and it also fits with his all-rainbow-everything aesthetic. Thus, it was probably a no brainer for the "GOOBA" artist. The piece was shown off on Mr. Rotten Apple's Instagram page. Apple posted a video of the work in progress, filling in the yellow ink and ensuring that his client walked away with a tattoo he was proud of. What do you think 6ix9ine is keeping himself busy with, now that he isn't trolling as much as before? via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/6ix9ine-gets-a-colorful-new-tattoo-news.119922.html

Meek Mill Confirms New Album Out This Year

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 08:34 GMT

This year may have been a rough one in a variety of ways, but damned if it didn't lead to some great music across the board. And it's not over yet. Several high profile projects are still set to arrive, including releases from Drake, J. Cole, and Meek Mill -- with the latter having confirmed as much on Twitter yesterday. Though he neglected to share any further details on the matter, Meek did reveal that he'd be dropping off his new album before 2020 wraps up. Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesGiven how well-received his most recent project Championships was, fueled by hit singles like the Drake-assisted "Going Bad," the Rick Ross and Jay-Z assisted "What's Free," and the Fabolous and Anuel AA-assisted "Uptown Vibes." In fact, some have even deemed the album to be Meek's best work yet, raising the bar for him to follow-up in a major way. Though landing on a release date is strictly guesswork, it should be noted that Championships arrived at the end of November, and it wouldn't be surprising to see Meek repeat the tradition on his soon-to-be-released fifth album. Astute fans were already aware that the wheels were in motion, especially after Drake slid into Meek's comment section to implore him to release his new single "Pain Away," which is rumored to feature guest appearances from Roddy Ricch and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie. Keep an eye out for that, as well as the untitled project, arriving later this year. Are you excited? via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/meek-mill-confirms-new-album-out-this-year-news.119919.html

Tomi Lahren Welcomes 50 Cent Onto The "Trump Train"

Posted by itstheboombap — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 08:29 GMT

At the beginning of this year, Tomi Lahren said that she went through a "phase" where she listened to a lot of 50 Cent music. Finally, the time has come where she can openly praise the Get Rich Or Die Tryin' rapper again because, yesterday, he endorsed President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. In a shocking move, which really came from out of left field, 50 Cent urged his supporters to vote for Trump in November, citing Biden's proposed tax plan for the rich as his reason. Many have criticized Fiddy for his endorsement, dragging him for placing his personal finances higher than the health of the nation, climate change, and systemic racism on his list of priorities. "WHAT THE F*CK! (VOTE ForTRUMP)," wrote 50 Cent on Instagram. "I don’t care Trump doesn’t like black people 62% are you out of ya f*cking mind," he added, referring to the tax hike for those who make over $400,000 annually in California and New York. As expected, Republicans are already starting to use 50 Cent's endorsement as a tokenized weapon, with people including Candace Owens and Tomi Lahren commenting on the importance of Fif's word. Despite some of the things she's said about him in the past, Tomi Lahren even extended an olive branch to Fif, welcoming him onboard the crashing Trump Train. "Welcome to the Trump Train," she excitedly wrote on 50's post. She also celebrated on Twitter, rejoicing in the rapper's endorsement and adding, "Let's go!!!" via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/tomi-lahren-welcomes-50-cent-onto-the-trump-train-news.119920.html