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BabyTron Puts On Flow-Switching Clinic With "Prince Of The Mitten"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:20 GMT

Michigan's BabyTron has been one of the most intriguing and celebrated underground rappers of the past few years. His flows are concise and filled with amusing allusions, and his cleverness allows him to dominate any beat he raps over. BabyTron release music quite frequently, having put out two solo projects in 2021, each with at least 24 songs, as well as two separate collaborative albums with his fellow ShittyBoyz members like StanWill and TrDee. He is most notable for his basketball references, such as his Luka Troncic album and hit singles like "Jesus Shuttlesworth" and "Cade Cunningham." Now, starting 2022, he has dropped a single that synthesizes all of most notable attributes. "Prince Of The Mitten," released on Jan. 10, is a four-and-a-half minute exhibition of everything BabyTron brings to the table. In the comments of the video for the song, the engineer of the song StefanOtw mentioned that the song included a whopping 19 beat switches: "Engineered by me. 19 beats on one song bro you went crazy." The song includes several different trap beats from hits by other rappers like Teejayx6's "Dark Web," Sada Baby's "Whole Lotta Choppas" and 42 Dugg's "Free Mines." Check out BabyTron's insane beat-switch fueled lyrical performance on "Prince Of The Mitten" below. Quotable Lyrics Yeezy fiend, closet stacked with Adidas sneaks Trackhawks, Hellcats, shit look like Need for Speed Best believe I'ma be the GOAT when I leav the league via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/babytron-puts-on-flow-switching-clinic-with-prince-of-the-mitten-new-song.1993780.html

Kash Doll Responds To Haters Dissing Her Sex Toy Ads: "Mute Me Sis, They Paid $15,000"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:48 GMT

Kash Doll is in her bag, and she doesn't care what haters have to say about it. On Saturday, January 15th, the new mother found herself being faced with criticism from someone on Twitter, who apparently wasn't very enthused to come across 32-year-old's advertisement post on her feed. "@kashdoll if [you] put another sex toy ad on my feed [oh my God] I'm muting you," they wrote. Not long after, the Detriot-born Black Mafia Family actress shot back with a clever response and revealed exactly how much money she made for posting about sex toys. Jerritt Clark/Getty Images"Mute me, sis," she encouraged the hater. "They paid $15,000." The "No Lames" hitmaker's clap back has gotten plenty of attention, with hundreds of Twitter users flocking to the comments to ask about how they can catch a bag from advertising vibrators as well. One person wrote, "to advertise a toy? Where do I put in my application?!" to which a troll replied, "you have 541 followers." Another person joked, "wait how come they [not] showing up on my [timeline]?" beside a crying laughing emoji. In other news, Kash Doll and her man Tracy T recently welcomed their first child together – a boy, who they named Kashton Prophet Richardson. "Call me crazy but I think I found the love of my life," the Stacked hitmaker wrote after giving birth. "I've never felt this way before y'all, somebody finally [has] me wrapped around his finger." When fans found out what K & T decided to call their son, some reacted by calling it "ghetto," which Doll didn't take kindly to – read more about that here. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kash-doll-responds-to-haters-dissing-her-sex-toy-ads-mute-me-sis-they-paid-s15-000-news.146220.html

Young Thug Joins Gunna's Freddie Gibbs Beef By Co-Signing Diss

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:38 GMT

When Gunna released his Jan. 7 album DS4EVER, the third song "poochie gown" included a diss towards Freddie Gibbs that launched an ongoing beef between the two. Now, Gunna has received more support from his label-mate regarding the situation. The entire disagreement between Gunna and Gibbs began when Gunna took offense to Freddie labelling him a snitch because of an old video of him being featured on a news segment of Crime Stoppers. Then, a video surfaced of a snippet of "poochie gown" before it dropped, and Gunna doubled down on his disdain for Gibbs with a tweet claiming the diss would be the biggest moment of Freddie's career. After the album came out and "poochie gown" was included, Gunna revealed that Freddie Gibbs had reached out to him to try to collaborate on a song with him, but Gunna decided to remain firm in his beef and not reconcile: "He tried to do a song with me through my manager. It's like, 'Huh? Wait, what?' t was a long, long, long time ago, maybe years ago, and he thought I forgot. I just don't forget. If I got a problem with you from five years ago, it's still [a problem]. It don't change. It can be ten years later. I'm gon' get you." Today (Jan. 16), Gunna's Young Stoner Life mentor Young Thug posted an Instagram story of him rapping Gunna's "poochie gown" Freddie Gibbs diss, endorsing Gunna's side of the beef: "Hang abov the rim / I can't f**k with Freddie Gibbs (No) / N****s tellin' fibs (Fibs) / Rich kids try to get next to me, you know your chances slim." Freddie seemingly responded on Twitter in a now-deleted tweet where he dissed Young Thug for his history of wearing dresses: "All the girls that like me wear dresses. This ain't nothin'." Whose side are you on in this beef? Gunna and Young Thug or Freddie Gibbs? via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/young-thug-joins-gunnas-freddie-gibbs-beef-by-co-signing-diss-news.146219.html

DaBaby Comes Through With A "Sneaky Link Anthem" & New Music Video

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 15:15 GMT

DaBaby loves him a sneaky link. On Sunday, January 16th, the 30-year-old dropped off a new song, called "Sneaky Link Anthem," as well as a music video – directed by the North Carolina-based rapper himself – which finds him boo'd up with a baddie in bed. Baby teased the new single on Instagram a few days ago and promised that when he reached 100K comments he'd upload it. Unfortunately, the post didn't even hit 10,000 replies, but the "PRACTICE" hitmaker still delivered. Thus far, listeners have been loving DaBaby's new release. "He really came out of nowhere," one fan mused in the comments. "A lot of people thought he was going to be a one-hit-wonder because he had the same flow in the beginning but he is proving that he's versatile. Bravo Baby." What are your thoughts on "Sneaky Link Anthem"? Check out the video above and drop a comment below. Quotable Lyrics: I love me a freaky lil' bitch, yeah Sneaky lil' bitch (My sneaky freak) Creepin' like sis, treat her like sis, eatin' my d*ck (Eatin' my, eatin' my) She like to borrow my clothes (Borrow my clothes) She be keepin' my fits (Keepin' my, keepin' my) She got a dawg back home (Yeah) But he is not it [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/dababy-comes-through-with-a-sneaky-link-anthem-and-new-music-video-new-song.1993779.html

FBI Asks Astroworld Attendees To Send Them Photos And Videos From Festival

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:55 GMT

Since Travis Scott's Astroworld festival tragedy in early November that left 10 attendees dead, lawsuits and investigations have been pending for the parties involved. Scott, however, has been trying to move from the disaster to his upcoming Utopia album release after offering to cover funeral expenses, supplying mental health services for survivors and doing an interview with Charlamagne Tha God. Soon after the festival, Travis's attorney filed a motion for Travis to be cleared of any wrongdoing, but the court of public opinion tended to disagree. Several videos attendees posted to TikTok and Twitter from the festival appeared to show that Scott was aware of some of the issues in the crowd during the show, and could be liable. Image via HNHH. Photo shot by @frankievergara_Scott was named in many of the lawsuits filed by survivors or families of the fallen victims, along with his co-performer Drake, the organizer Live Nation and more. But, in terms of a criminal investigation, the Houston Police Department has not charged any parties with wrongdoing yet. Originally, the HPD had involved the FBI in the investigation solely for "technical assistance." But it now appears the FBI will have a larger role in the case. On Jan. 14, the Houston Police Department announced that they would like festival attendees to share photos or videos from the festival to the FBI to aid in the investigation: "“Houston Police Detectives have already viewed countless hours of video evidence as part of our ongoing investigation into the Astroworld event. To ensure that we have captured all possible evidence for a complete investigation, we have partnered with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for additional technical assistance.” The FBI has now launched a website dedicated to Astroworld and collecting all the evidence they can: https://tips.fbi.gov/digitalmedia/6668804fc0f3818 It seems that as much as Travis Scott may want to leave the Astroworld situation in the past, the FBI and Houston PD are focused on getting to the bottom of it. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/fbi-asks-astroworld-attendees-to-send-them-photos-and-videos-from-festival-news.146217.html

Jason Momoa & Lisa Bonet Began "Living Separate Lives" Prior To Announcing Their Split: Report

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:50 GMT

Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet's split may not be as recent as it seems. According to OK! Magazine, the famous couple had been living separate lives for some time before they broke the news to the public on Wednesday, January 12th. "We have all felt the squeeze and changes of these transformational times… A revolution is unfolding and our family is of no exception… feeling and growing from the seismic shifts occurring," Momoa and Bonet, who were together for 16 years, and married back in 2017, wrote in a joint statement. They added that they were making their breakup public "not because [they] think it's newsworthy but so that as [they] go about [their] lives [they] may do so with dignity and honesty." Reports reveal that the pair – who share two children together – have not been seen together in some time, with their last public appearance taking place at Tom Ford's A/W '20 show in February of 2020. "Since then, Momoa [has] been photographed spending large amounts of time hanging out with friends in his native Hawaii as he continues to film Aquaman 2," the article explains. Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesFor her part, Bonet has been laying low and hasn't been spotted on the island or the film set at all; it's also been noted that she wasn't present at the premiere of Dune in late 2020, which saw the Game of Thrones actor take on the role of a powerful swordmaster named Duncan. "The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. We free each other to be who we are learning to become," their announcement post continued. "Our devotion unwavering to this sacred life our children," the statement concluded. "Teaching our children what's possible. Living the Prayer. May Love Prevail. J & L." Read our initial report on Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet's surprising split here. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jason-momoa-and-lisa-bonet-began-living-separate-lives-prior-to-announcing-their-split-report-news.146218.html

Stream Aaliyah's "At Your Best (You Are Love)" In Honour Of The Late Singer's 43rd Birthday

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:19 GMT

Today, January 16th would've been "Are You That Somebody" singer Aaliyah's 43rd birthday, and in celebration, we're streaming her beloved cover of The Isley Brother's 1976 hit "At Your Best (You Are Love)." As Genius notes, the Brooklyn-born star named the song as her favourite title on her Age Ain't Nothing But a Number album during a 1994 interview. "I love The Isley Brothers for one and all though I think the song is very special – the words and the lyrics are really heavy," she explained at the time. "The Isley’s – most of their songs, the lyrics are really something. You know you have to really listen and their songs are really deep and I thought that song was really special. When I first heard it, I fell in love with it – when Robert brought it to my attention and I loved it ever since." Aaliyah was just 22 years old when she was tragically killed in a plane crash on August 25th, 2001. Let us know which of her classics you've had in rotation to commemorate her short but impactful life below. RIP. Quotable Lyrics: There are times when I'll find You want to keep yourself from me When I don't have the strength I'm just a mirror of what I see [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/stream-aaliyahs-at-your-best-you-are-love-in-honour-of-the-late-singers-43rd-birthday-new-song.1993778.html

Michael B. Jordan Shares Cute Birthday Tribute Video For Lori Harvey

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:00 GMT

Around this time last year, Lori Harvey and star actor Michael B. Jordan make their relationship official on Instagram. Now, the couple appears to be happy as ever, and they continue to make memories together. On Thursday (Jan. 13), Lori turned 25 years old, and received birthday wishes from all of the people in her life. Michael was among these, as he posted a wholesome video on Instagram of them playing football with another couple at the beach to celebrate Lori's big day: "Happy B-Day to my turtle. My favorite Patna in crime." This comes nearly two weeks after their anniversary where Lori deemed Jordan her "baby daddy," as they celebrated the New Year's holiday together. Also for her birthday, Lori's friends such as pop star Normani and actress Ryan Destiny among many others helped to organize a surprise party for her. She thanked them for the surprise with a cute post on Instagram afterwards: "I’m so grateful for my family and friends. it’s extremely hard to surprise me because I’m nosey lol but they managed to throw me the cutest surprise early birthday party!! It was so perfect and I’m so thankful to each and every one of you that showed up and made it happen and made me feel so special." Life seems to be going well fr both Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan as they continue to take on life together. Check out Michael B's birthday post for Harvey below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/michael-b-jordan-shares-cute-birthday-tribute-video-for-lori-harvey-news.146216.html

The Weeknd Surpasses 500 Million Spotify Streams This Year

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 13:20 GMT

Although The Weeknd indicated before his Dawn FM release that he was not concerned about his album sales, his numbers have still been staggering. The album was released on Jan. 7, the first week of the year, and has been the driving force behind the incredible milestone Abel just reached recently. On Jan. 15, The Weeknd surpassed 500 million streams in 2022 alone on Spotify. He was the first artist to pass this number this year, mostly due to Dawn FM. The project debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart this week with 154k equivalent album sales. The Weeknd shortened the timeline for Dawn FM's release to get it out sooner, which meant there were not any physical copies sold in its first week. So, all the album sales came from streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. The seven days after Dawn FM's release garnered The Weeknd 426 million streams on Spotify, which is the bulk of the numbers that led to him achieving 500 million streams so soon into 2022. The only other major album releases so far this year have come from Gunna (Jan. 7), Cordae (Jan. 14) and FKA Twigs (Jan. 14), as The Weeknd is surely the most popular artist of this group. Along with the songs on Dawn FM, The Weeknd's previous After Hours album from early 2020 contained songs that have staying power such as hits "Blinding Lights" and "Heartless." So, it is no surprise that Abel has been a streaming giant early on in the new year. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-weeknd-surpasses-500-million-spotify-streams-this-year-news.146215.html

FKA Twigs & Chris Brown Carry Us Through Our "R&B Season" Update

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:49 GMT

R&B Season is in full swing. This week, we have new tracks from FKA Twigs, Chris Brown, and Diplo to share with you as we continue to venture into 2022. On her CAPRISONGS project, 34-year-old Twigs sets a magical tone, revealing that she's in the midst of healing from all the trauma she's endured over the years, but she's still making time for fun with friends and constant self-growth. We've added "ride the dragon" and "meta angel" to our playlist, but other titles that have quickly become standouts include "oh my love," "papi bones" featuring Shygirl, and "darjeeling" with Jorja Smith and Unknown T. Virginia-born vocalist Chris Brown also came through for us this week, dropping off a single called "Iffy," which received an accompanying music video just days later. "NEW ERA HAS BEGUN!!!" Breezy told his Instagram followers while promoting the visual. "THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO BELIEVES IN ME!!! THANKFUL FOR MY TEAM AND TEAM BREEZY," he continued. Last up on our list of new additions is Diplo's "Forget About Me," on which the DJ teams up with Durante and AlunaGeorge for an upbeat single that's perfect for your next workout or commute to work. What R&B tracks have you been loving this weekend? Leave a comment and let us know. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/fka-twigs-and-chris-brown-carry-us-through-our-randb-season-update-news.146214.html

Karlae Tweets She Misses Young Thug Amid Rumors He's Dating Mariah The Scientist

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:29 GMT

Over the past few months, Young Thug and R&B sensation Mariah the Scientist have led many people to believe that they are a couple. This story first gained momentum when Thug's label, Young Stoner Life, posted photos of the pair cuddling together in the club in early November 2021. However, Young Stoner Life also happens to the label that Jerrika Karlae is signed to, Young Thug's former longtime girlfriend. The two have even put out music together, including 2018's "U Ain't Smile Enough" with Lil Duke and 2020's "Jimmy Choo" with Gunna. After these rumors of Thug and Mariah became widespread, Karlae fans were bewildered by this, considering how long-standing his relationship with Karlae was. Just this past August, Karlae had mentioned the idea of marriage with Thug, and had given him a whopping $100,000 birthday gift. Now, she seems to be on the outside looking in. After they were first spotted together, Thug and Mariah kept seeing each other, whether it be on a date at an Atlanta Falcons game, or their recent music video for their 2021 collaborative summer track "Walked In." The visuals, released this week, depict Thug and Mariah getting married and enjoying time together as a couple. This leads many to believe they have gone public with their relationship. Yesterday (Jan. 15), it seemed that Karlae had caught wind of this, as she appeared to tweet that missed Young Thug: "I miss my baby daddy." In response to a post that hinted at Karlae subliminally tweeting at Thug, she commented that it was messing up her plan to potentially get Thug back: "dangggg y’all name dropping , gone mess up my lil motion. all in my bag of chips." Via Instagram/@theneighborhoodtalkYoung Thug has not commented on his relationship with either Karlae or Mariah the Scientist since these rumors began, so it is left up to the fans to interpret how his love life is going nowadays. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/karlae-tweets-she-misses-young-thug-amid-rumors-hes-dating-mariah-the-scientist-news.146213.html

Amber Rose's "Kartrashians" Diss Tweet From 2015 Has Resurfaced Amid Kimye Beef

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:20 GMT

Amber Rose has joined the conversation. As you may have heard, yesterday, January 15th, was a particularly traumatic day for 44-year-old Kanye West, who took to his Instagram page to plea for help after alleging that he wasn't given the address of his youngest daughter's birthday party. "Chicago, happy birthday. I love you," Ye said, publicly addressing his 4-year-old. "I'm just putting this online 'cuz I need y'all support. I done called Kim, I texted the nannies, I got on the phone with Tristan, he said he'd ask Khloe. Won't nobody give me the address to my daughter's birthday party right now, and that's gonna imprint in her mind that I wasn't there for her, you get what I'm saying?" Not long after his public plea, the Graduation hitmaker was given the address of the event by Travis Scott, and he also revealed that Kylie Jenner let him in, despite the fact that security was trying to keep him out, as the father of four says they've been trying to do quite frequently as of late. "Kylie let me in right when I got to the spot, 'cause security stopped me once again when I got there. And, you know, it's just a matter of having a conversation, open dialogue and everyone just had a great time. I'm just really happy I could be there for my children," he told followers yesterday afternoon. The Kimye divorce saga has certainly been a dramatic one, and things have only gotten wilder following the release of DONDA at the end of last summer. Shortly after the project's tumultuous rollout, the rapper's estranged wife made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut and kissed comedian Pete Davidson while West was in the audience – a move that apparently upset the Atlanta-born billionaire. "How you gonna bring me to SNL, and kiss the dude you dating right in front of me? And everybody's like, that's cool," he told Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked in a recent interview. "And I'm hearing that the new boyfriend is actually in the house, that I can't even go to," he added, although TMZ has since shared a report shutting down claims that the Staten Island native has ever been to his new girlfriend's house, or met her children. As things unfold, a 2015 tweet from another of the Yeezy creator's exes – Amber Rose – has resurfaced, in which she seemingly predicts that the "FML" singer would end up being "humiliated" by the Kardashians. "@kanyewest I'll leave that up to the Kartrashians to humiliate [you] when they're done with [you]," the 38-year-old model posted on February 20th, 2015. Screenshots of the post have been circulating across social media, with users writing things like "she spoke the truth," and "lmfao if 'leave it in God's hands' was a person" in the replies. What do you think about Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's ongoing drama? Drop a comment and let us know. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/amber-roses-kartrashians-diss-tweet-from-2015-has-resurfaced-amid-kimye-beef-news.146212.html

Kanye West & Pusha T Appear To Have A Song On The Way

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:50 GMT

Kanye West has hit the ground running on his reported Donda 2 album to start the year. At first, fans recently saw him in the studio with artists like Moneybagg Yo, A$AP Rocky, The Game, Pusha T, Scarface, Blueface and more, but there has always been a difference between making music and releasing music for Ye. But, quickly after fans were teased with these enticing collaborations, the first release came to fruition on Friday (Jan. 14) with "Eazy," a brand new single featuring The Game and produced by Hit-Boy and DJ Premier. It is now clear to fans that Kanye is sincere about this Donda 2 execution and rollout. Most recently, footage appeared of Ye and Pusha T shooting a music video for an unnamed song. A collaboration from these two would be the first track they'd put out together since "What Would Meek Do?" on Pusha T's 2018 Kanye-produced album DAYTONA. In 2021, the two did feature on "Tell The Vision" on Pop Smoke's posthumous album FAITH, but this upcoming song will likely be a Kanye West release. As part of the listening parties for Donda last summer, Kanye previewed an unreleased song titled "South Carolina" with Pusha T more than once, but it did not make the final tracklist for the album. Now, we may finally get to see the return of Ye and his G.O.O.D. Music brother Pusha T soon, as they were both seen in the studio with A$AP Rocky just days ago. Check out the brief sneak peek of Kanye and Pusha T's music video below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kanye-west-and-pusha-t-appear-to-have-a-song-on-the-way-news.146211.html

Lil Rekk Drops Off "1ONE" Mixtape Featuring 42 Dugg

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:37 GMT

Lil Rekk is kicking off 2022 with a fire new 12-track mixtape, proving that he's not coming to play this year. The record arrived on Friday, January 14th, and includes just one feature from 42 Dugg on "Double Tap." As HipHopDX reports, the Philadelphia-born rapper also dropped off a music video for "PTSD," the fourth title on 1ONE, which splits up shots of him cruising through the city and performing on stage for an amped-up crowd. "Rekk is more than content spiling his soul about the streets," the article points out. The rapper has been promoting his new arrival non-stop on Instagram, encouraging his over 118K followers to run it up, and announcing that he'll be hosting a mixtape release party at New York City's Harbor later this evening (Sunday, January 16th). Stream Lil Rekk's latest arrival below, and let us know what tracks stand out to you in the comment section. Tracklist: 1. Confetti 2. Get Money 3. Game Time 4. PTSD 5. So Bipolar 6. Ooters 7. Acting Strange 8. Dog Shit 9. Kiddin Me 10. Outta Control 11. Double Tap (feat. 42 Dugg) 12. Time [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-rekk-drops-off-1one-mixtape-featuring-42-dugg-new-mixtape.122353.html

Lil Durk & Morgan Wallen Perform "Broadway Girls" At MLK Freedom Fest

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 11:05 GMT

Lil Durk and Morgan Wallen's bromance continues. On Saturday, January 15th, the 29-year-old Chicago-born rapper was at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, performing alongside the likes of Rod Wave, Latto, and Moneybagg Yo when he brought out his country star friend as a surprise. The duo showed out on their presentation of the recently released "Broadway Girls," which has become beloved by fans of both recording artists, despite Wallen's previous cancellation for his use of a racial slur in a video that subsequently went viral. Before the 28-year-old Tennesse native arrived on stage, Durk described him as "genuine at heart," also adding "can't nobody cancel shit without me saying it, you know what I'm saying?" In case you missed it, Wallen received some pretty serious backlash after the damning video spread around online. Both Spotify and Apple Music removed his tracks from their playlists, and some major radio stations nationwide cut his music as well. On top of that, the "Wasted On You" singer also faced the consequence of his Big Loud record contract being "indefinitely" suspended. Gonzalo Marroquin/Stringer/Getty ImagesWhen apologizing for his behaviour, the vocalist told the New York Times, "I’m embarrassed and sorry. I used an unacceptable and inappropriate racial slur that I wish I could take back. There are no excuses to use this type of language, ever. I want to sincerely apologize for using the word. I promise to do better." Check out video footage of Lil Durk and Morgan Wallen's surprise MLK Freedom Festival "Broadway Girls" performance below. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-durk-and-morgan-wallen-perform-broadway-girls-at-mlk-freedom-fest-news.146210.html

Lil Wayne Is Feeling Like A "Lil Romeo"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:29 GMT

On Friday, January 14th, Lil Wayne uploaded his 2011 mixtape Sorry 4 the Wait to streaming services, featuring four new songs – "Camera," "Anti-Hero," "Bleu Snappin," and "Lil Romeo," which we highly suggest you stream if you haven't already. As Complex notes, the original 12-track project was Tunechi's first full-length offering following his eight-month stint at New York's Rikers Island prison, and it found the 39-year-old rap over some of the year's biggest beats, from Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" to Drake's "Marvin's Room." Other artists whose beats are used by Wayne include Beyonce, Waka Flocka Flame, Miguel, and Kreshawyn, just to name a few. This is the Louisana-born rapper's third mixtape that's been reissued on streaming services; the summer of 2020 saw 2009's No Ceilings and 2015's Free Wheezy Album make their way online for fans to listen to, but it's worth noting that there's still a handful of titles from the recording artist's discography that we're anxiously awaiting. Stream "Lil Romeo" below and let us know which of Wayne's new releases is your favourite in the comments. Quotable Lyrics: I'm sicker than an ambulance I'm shittin' like a baby that got sick of all the pampering She foreign, Yugoslavian I throw this d*ck and she gon' act like I just threw a javelin [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-wayne-is-feeling-like-a-lil-romeo-new-song.1993777.html

"Secrets Of Playboy" Series Reveals Hugh Hefner Would Host Weekly "Pig Nights" With Prostitutes & Ce

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 10:00 GMT

The Secrets of Playboy are finally coming to light. As TMZ reports, A&E's new docuseries – which is set to premiere next Monday, January 24th – will provide viewers with more context as to what was really happening behind the scenes of Hugh Hefner's famous mansion. It's been said that the Playboy house was the place to be on Thursday nights when it was in its heyday. The late magazine publisher would host a huge bash, complete with "two pimps bringing in carloads of prostitutes from Sunset Boulevard," according to his former girlfriend, Sondra Theodore, as well as other mansion employees. Dan Tuffs/Getty ImagesHefner reportedly dubbed this weekly occurrence "pig night," although the prostitutes weren't allowed to know that. Theodore shared that she would "look the other way while [her man] did all sorts of crazy stuff," but this particular ritual really caught her attention. The upcoming series explains the evening as a dinner party that also "served as a jumping-off point for sex parties." Hef would sit at the head of the table, pipe in hand, as the women from Sunset Blvd drank and ate with some of the biggest movie and TV stars. "They say the girls would get ratings and quick medical checks before slipping out of the room for sex rendezvous with the celebs," TMZ claims. Elsewhere in Playboy news, Hefner's widow – 35-year-old Crystal Hefner – made headlines after sharing a vulnerable post on her Instagram page, revealing that she found herself losing thousands of followers after embracing an "empowering" life of modesty – read more about that here. Check out the trailer for A&E's Secrets of Playboy below. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/secrets-of-playboy-series-reveals-hugh-hefner-would-host-weekly-pig-nights-with-prostitutes-and-cele-news.146209.html

Jim Jones & DJ Drama Team Up With Migos For Title Track To "Gangsta Grillz: We Set Trends"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:45 GMT

Jim Jones and DJ Drama partnered with a ton of artists for their new album, Gangsta Grillz: We Set Trends, but the best feature arguably comes on the project's title track with the Migos. The song features an infectious hook from Takeoff and sees Jones take bars with Quavo and Offset. Jones and Drama released Gangsta Grillz: We Set Trends on Friday after months of anticipation for the project. The rest of the album sees the two collaborating with Dave East, Fivio Foreign, Pressa, and many more. “Working with Drama has always been fun,’’ Jones said in a statement. “We had to get back to what we were doing when we were younger; 25 tracks of pure heat!” Check out "We Set The Trends" below. Quotable Lyrics: It's just me and my gang (Gang) Fuck n****s, we don't do friends (Fuck) What he say? He want smoke? (Smoke) We gon' spin (Brrt), spin again (Takeoff) via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jim-jones-and-dj-drama-team-up-with-migos-for-title-track-to-gangsta-grillz-we-set-trends-new-song.1993776.html

The Bills Beat The Patriots In A Shocking Blowout Playoff Victory

Posted by itstheboombap — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:09 GMT

The Buffalo Bills trounced the New England Patriots 47-17 in the AFC Wild Card Round at Highmark Stadium on Saturday night. The Bills overcame freezing temperatures to advance to the Divisional Round of the postseason. The Bills came out of the gates on fire, scoring touchdowns on their first four drives. By halftime, it was already 27-3. Timothy T Ludwig / Getty ImagesBills' star quarterback Josh Allen set a team playoff record with five passing touchdowns during the game. In addition to the scores, he finished 21 of 25 for 308 yards On the other hand, Pats' rookie quarterback Mac Jones finished 24 of 38 for 232 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. A 30-point differential is the largest loss for the Patriots since Bill Belichick took over as head coach in 2000. “We just couldn’t keep up with them tonight," Belichick told reporters after the game. In their first matchup with the Bills, the Pats were able to hold them to just 10 points in an upset victory in Buffalo on December 6. Next weekend, the Bills will either host the Cincinnati Bengals or travel to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs depending on how things shake out over the rest of Wild Card weekend. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-bills-beat-the-patriots-in-a-shocking-blowout-playoff-victory-news.146207.html

Antonio Brown Clarifies Tom Brady Comments: "I Love Tom, That's My Guy"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 23:37 GMT

Antonio Brown said that he loves the "G.O.A.T." Tom Brady when asked about his recent comments on his former Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammate. Brown had implied that Brady only was friends with him because he needed him to play football during an interview Full Send podcast, last week. "Listen, I love Tom. That's my guy. Don't get it twisted," Brown told TMZ Sports this week. "A lot of words were taken out of substance. Tom is one of my true friends in the midst of adversity that was there for me, so don't get it twisted about nothing with Tom Brady." "He's a G.O.A.T. Great player. Great teammate," he added. Patrick Smith / Getty ImagesBrown was released from the Bucs', last month, after taking off his uniform and storming off the field during the team's 28-24 win over the New York Jets in Week 17. Speaking with the Full Send podcast, Brown had remarked: "Not everybody in sports is going to be your friend. Tom Brady's my friend why? Because I'm a good football player. He needs me to play football." Since being released by the Bucs, Brown has turned his attention to his rap career. Check out Brown's new comments below. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/antonio-brown-clarifies-tom-brady-comments-i-love-tom-thats-my-guy-news.146206.html

Jamie Lynn Tells Britney Spears To "Call Me" Amidst Recent Beef

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 23:35 GMT

After trading shots with her sister on social media and in interviews, Jamie Lynn Spears wants Britney Spears to call her to speak privately. Jamie Lynn shared the message for Britney on Instagram, Saturday. “Britney — Just call me, I have attempted many times to speak to you directly and handle this privately like sisters should, but you still choose to do everything on a public platform," she wrote. “In the meantime, please stop continuing the narrative that I haven’t been there for you or that I’m making things up. I’m happy to share how many times I’ve reached out to you, supported you and tried to help you. This is embarrassing and has to stop. Love you.” Rick Diamond / Getty ImagesBritney recently took issue with a TV interview featuring Jamie Lynn, in which Jamie Lynn claimed Britney pulled on a knife on her. “I’ve never been around you ever with a knife or would I ever even think to do such !!!” Britney wrote. “The only knife I ever saw you with at home was cutting the biggest pieces of squash I ever saw in my life and it was way too big for me to cut.” Britney continued: “NOW and only NOW I do know only a scum person would make up such things about someone …. Around the kids ???? Jamie Lynn, seriously ??? Come on !!! Congrats on introducing your older sister the concept of getting LOW … LOWER … LOWEST … because you win on that one, babe !!!!” Britney has spent recent months beefing with her family regarding their support of her former conservatorship. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jamie-lynn-tells-britney-spears-to-call-me-amidst-recent-beef-news.146208.html

Officials Explain Controversial Call During Bengals' Playoff Win Over Raiders

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 21:57 GMT

The officials during the Cincinnati Bengals' 26-19 playoff victory over the Las Vegas Raiders are coming under fire for a crucial call made during a first-half touchdown pass from Joe Burrow to Tyler Boyd. The play should've been ruled dead after a referee incorrectly blew his whistle. With 1:51 left in the first half, Joe Burrow rolled out of the pocket to his right and tossed a touchdown pass just before stepping out of bounds. One referee thought he saw Burrow step out and blew the play dead. After review, the officials determined that Burrow stayed in bounds and ruled the play a touchdown. Andy Lyons / Getty Images"They can't have a touchdown on that play, by rule," former NFL referee Terry McAulay said during the NBC broadcast. The NFL's Senior Vice President of Officiating, Walt Anderson, explained the call in an interview after the game. "We confirmed with the referee and the crew that on that play — they got together and talked — they determined that they had a whistle, but that the whistle for them on the field was blown after the receiver caught the ball," Anderson said. Check out the controversial play below. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/officials-explain-controversial-call-during-bengals-playoff-win-over-raiders-news.146203.html

Kanye West Says Travis Scott Sent Him The Address For Daughter's B-Day Party

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 21:45 GMT

Kanye West says that Travis Scott helped him find his daughter's birthday party, after no one in his family would send him the address on Saturday. West revealed how he found the party in a video uploaded on social media. "Yo, I'm so happy right now, I just came from Chi's party," Kanye said in the clip. Handout / Getty ImagesHe continued: "And I just gotta shout out to Travis Scott for sending me the address and the time and making sure I was able to spend the birthday memory with my daughter, to be with the rest of the family. I just saw everybody. It was Kris and Corey. Kylie let me in right when I got to the spot, 'cause security stopped me once again when I got there. And, you know, it's just a matter of having a conversation, open dialog and everyone just had a great time. I'm just really happy I could be there for my children." West had revealed that he wasn't originally invited to Chicago's party in another video on social media. The clip was taken from his car while he drove around looking for the location of the get-together. TMZ reports that West wasn't invited because he was scheduled to see Chicago later in the day. Check out Ye's new update below. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kanye-west-says-travis-scott-sent-him-the-address-for-daughters-b-day-party-news.146205.html

Netflix Increases Price For Each Of Its Payment Plans

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 21:06 GMT

Netflix is jacking up the cost of each of its payment plans for the popular streaming service. The monthly subscription price for the Basic plan will now be going up by $1, for a total of $9.99, while the price of the Standard plan will be going up by $1.50, for a total $15.49, and the price of the Premium plan will be increased by $2, bringing it to $19.99. Mario Tama / Getty ImagesThe company explained its decision in a statement provided to Variety, earlier this week. “We understand people have more entertainment choices than ever and we’re committed to delivering an even better experience for our members,” a Netflix spokesperson told the out. “We’re updating our prices so that we can continue to offer a wide variety of quality entertainment options. As always we offer a range of plans so members can pick a price that works for their budget." Netflix last raised its subscription prices in October 2020. In wake of the news, the company's stock price rose 2%, according to CNN The streaming service has been putting out a steady flow of content in recent months. Both The Power of the Dog and Don’t Look Up are expected to be big names come award season. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/netflix-increases-price-for-each-of-its-payment-plans-news.146204.html

JuJu Smith-Schuster To Return For Steelers' Playoff Matchup With Chiefs

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 20:04 GMT

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will be active for the team's playoff matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Smith-Schuster went down with what was presumed to be a season-ending shoulder injury during a Week 5 game against the Denver Broncos. "God answered my prayers [and] I've recovered from my season-ending shoulder injury earlier than expected," Smith-Schuster tweeted Saturday afternoon. "I can't believe I get another chance to take the field with this team and play in a playoff game to keep our season alive." Justin K. Aller / Getty ImagesSmith-Schuster, a former Pro Bowler, will be an important addition for the Steelers, who hope to upset one of the best teams in the NFL. Speaking with the DVE Morning Show on 102.5 WDVE, Friday, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger admitted that Smith-Schuster may not have a full workload. "He had a pretty significant injury," he said. "The way JuJu plays the game is physical. We all know it. We all love it. He could boost this offense. Even if it's just a few plays, the energy, the encouragement he brings on the sideline. Anything like that, to have one of your guys out there would be huge for us." The Steelers and Chiefs will kick off at 8:15 PM, ET on Sunday. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/juju-smith-schuster-to-return-for-steelers-playoff-matchup-with-chiefs-news.146202.html

Julia Fox Staying With Kanye West Despite Battery Investigation: Report

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 19:59 GMT

Julia Fox is reportedly staying by Kanye West's side despite his recent legal trouble. West is under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department for criminal battery after allegedly punching a fan in the face. TMZ reports that Fox has been consoling West throughout the ordeal. Early rumors suggested that Fox may have had enough of Ye, as she was spotted heading into a club alone. Craig Barritt / Getty ImagesIn a new issue of Interview Magazine, Fox opened up about staying with West despite his occasional controversial behavior. “I’m canceling cancel culture and putting an end to this black-and-white thinking," she told the outlet in a piece published on Saturday. "People shouldn’t be defined by their darkest moment. As humans, we commit violence to each other, we police each other. We’ve created such a hostile environment, especially on the internet. That’s why I don’t read the headlines.” In addition to the legal trouble, West has also maintained a focus on his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. Fox understands dealing with drama from past relationships firsthand. Last month, she labeled her ex, Peter Artemiev, who is also her son’s father as a “deadbeat” and an “alcoholic.” [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/julia-fox-staying-with-kanye-west-despite-battery-investigation-report-news.146195.html

Kelly Rizzo, Wife Of Bob Saget, Speaks Out For 1st Time Since Comedian's Death

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 19:33 GMT

Kelly Rizzo, the wife of Bob Saget, has spoken out for the first time since the late comedian's death, earlier this month. Rizzo posted a lengthy tribute on Instagram, Saturday, in honor of her late husband. "After much reflection this week, I’m trying, really trying, to not think I was robbed of time," Rizzo explained. "But instead to think: How lucky was I that I got to be the one to be married to THE MOST INCREDIBLE MAN ON EARTH." Tommaso Boddi / Getty ImagesSaget passed away at the age of 65 on January 9, while staying at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida. Rizzo continued: "We had that time to make each other the happiest we’d ever been and change each other’s lives forever. I got to be the one to love him and cherish him. He deserves all the love. Every ounce of it. Because that’s how amazing Bob was. He was love. If you were in his life you KNEW he loved you. He never missed an opportunity to tell you." Saget and Rizzo married in 2018. "Most importantly. I have no regrets," she added. "We loved each other so damn much and told each other 500 times every day. Constantly. I know how much he loved me until the very last moment and he knew the same. I'm so grateful for that. Not everyone gets that." Check out Rizzo's tribute below. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kelly-rizzo-wife-of-bob-saget-speaks-out-for-1st-time-since-comedians-death-news.146201.html

Joyce Wrice To Sing "Proud Family" Theme Song For Reboot Series

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 19:05 GMT

Joyce Wrice, the California singer best-known for her 2021 album, Overgrown, has announced that she will perform the theme song for the new reboot of The Proud Family, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder when it airs, next month. Solange and Destiny’s Child performed the theme song for the original show. “I am so excited to share that I’ll be singing the reimagined theme song for #TheProudFamilyLouderAndProuder,” Wrice wrote in a post on social media. “I am a huge fan of the original series and am honored to be a part of the #DisneyPlus Revival. I can’t wait for you to hear it!!” Amy Sussman / Getty ImagesThe Proud Family: Louder and Prouder ran for two seasons between 2001 and 2005, but has remained popular over the years. Wrice described the series as "iconic" in a recent promo featurette. “It’s timeless. It is classic… I know it so well. So, for me to kinda like take the baton and do it, it’s amazing,” Wrice said while adding that she wants to pay all “dues and respect” to Solange and Destiny’s Child's original version, but also incorporating her own unique style. The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder is set to premiere on Disney+ on February 23. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/joyce-wrice-to-sing-proud-family-theme-song-for-reboot-series-news.146200.html

Kanye West Arrives At His Daughter's Birthday Party

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:43 GMT

Kanye West has arrived at his daughter, Chicago's, birthday party after originally claiming that his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, wouldn't allow him to be present. Chicago turns four years old on January 15. TMZ reports that West was scheduled to spend the rest of the day with Chicago after 4:00 PM, so Kardashian didn't bother inviting him to the party, assuming he wouldn't be interested. Brad Barket / Getty ImagesOn Saturday, West uploaded a video of himself driving around while looking for Chicago's party. In the clip, he says that he's tried calling everyone in the family. "I'm just wishing my daughter a public happy birthday," the legendary rapper says to the camera. "I wasn't allowed to know where her party was. It's nothing legal, that's saying that it's the kind of games that's being played. It's the kind of thing that really affected my health for the longest." West adds: "I done called Kim, I texted the nannies, I got on the phone with Tristan, he said he'd ask Khloe. Won't nobody give me the address to my daughter's birthday party right now, and that's gonna imprint in her mind that I wasn't there for her, you get what I'm saying?" [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kanye-west-arrives-at-his-daughters-birthday-party-news.146199.html

Julia Fox Discusses Running Into Floyd Mayweather & Antonio Brown With Kanye West

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:07 GMT

Julia Fox says she recently went on a date with Kanye West and Madonna on Wednesday night and ran into Floyd Mayweather, Antonio Brown, and several others. Fox recalled the exciting night in a new piece for Interview Magazine. “I had a date with Madonna, but obviously I invited Ye because they know each other, they work together, and they respect each other as artists,” Fox explained. “Then Floyd Mayweather, Antonio Brown, and a bunch of other people showed up. So obviously we had to do a photo shoot.” Victor Boyko / Getty ImagesFox also discussed her relationship with West more broadly. The two began dating after meeting in Miami over New Year's. “You know, I’m so used to being fucked over in relationships, so I keep waiting for him to disappoint me, because he makes very grandiose promises, and it’s like, 'How could he ever pull it off with all the other things he has going on,’” Fox said. “But he always does. Last night was a testament to that.” Fox shares a son with her ex, Peter Artemiev, who she labeled a “deadbeat” and an “alcoholic," during a lengthy post on Instagram ahead of Christmas, last month. Check out photos from Fox's interesting night below. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/julia-fox-discusses-running-into-floyd-mayweather-and-antonio-brown-with-kanye-west-news.146194.html

Jake Paul Earned $40 Million As A Boxer In 2021

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 18:06 GMT

Ever since Jake Paul put former NBA star Nate Robinson to sleep in their November 2020 celebrity boxing match, he has fully committed to his boxing career, and has drawn more and more eyes with each of his fights. In 2021, Paul participated in three different fights, with two of them being against former UFC champion Tyron Woodley. The first fight came in March against Ben Askren, who was a retired MMA fighter/wrestler. The fight ended in the first round with a wild knockout from Jake, and he earned a $690,000 purse for the victory, not including pay-per-view profits or additional bonuses. Next, his split-decision victory over Tyron Woodley in August earned him a $2,000,000 purse not including pay-per-view profits or additional bonuses. He was supposed to fight heavyweight champion Tyson Fury's half-brother Tommy Fury in December to end the year, but Tommy pulled out just two weeks before the fight due to rib injury. So, Tyron Woodley picked up the phone and accepted a rematch with Jake Paul. Paul vs. Woodley II ended with a sixth-round knockout, and Jake is believed to have earned a similar amount as his first fight with Woodley. On Friday (Jan. 14), Forbes reported that Paul had earned $40 million over the course of 2021, making him the highest paid athlete in the world under 25 years old. This does not include the additional $5 million he netted from YouTube sales, making him the second highest paid YouTuber in 2021, which was his primary career before boxing. It appears the transition to boxing has paid dividends for Jake Paul's bank account. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jake-paul-earned-s40-million-as-a-boxer-in-2021-news.146198.html

Travis Scott Inches Closer Towards Album Release With "Utopia" Headphones

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 17:37 GMT

Now that we are a few months removed from November's Astroworld festival disaster, Travis Scott is looking to turn the page with his upcoming album, Utopia. To help get this message across to fans, Scott has turned to Instagram. On Friday (Jan. 14), Travis posted a handful of photos on his Instagram story, where one of them alluded to him working on Utopia. He posted a picture of his headphones that had "Utopia" printed on them. Another photo he put on his story showed him at the beach, presumably in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Via Instagram/@travisscottLast week, prominent trap producer Wheezy, who is a frequent collaborator with Travis Scott, Young Thug, Future and others revealed that Travis was staying in Cabo to put the finishing touches on the album: "Yeah, still working on it and putting the finishing touches on that. He's back in Cabo working on it and I'm going out there soon. I'm going out there probably in the next two or three weeks to link up with him." Also on Instagram in the last few weeks, Travis has been posting photos of himself, as well as changing his bio back to "UTOPIA" after he had removed it in the days after Astroworld. Before the festival tragedy, Travis had put out the two-pack of promotional singles for Utopia titled "Escape Plan" and "Mafia" with J. Cole. Check out Travis' latest Instagram story with his album-themed headphones below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/travis-scott-inches-closer-towards-album-release-with-utopia-headphones-news.146197.html

Kodak Black Goes On Rant After Car Runs Out Of Gas

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 17:01 GMT

Although we are only 15 days into 2022, Kodak Black has already created a year's worth of headlines. Being the attention magnet that he has always been, Yak seems to be leveling up in that aspect early on this year. Most recently, Kodak Black let his frustrations out on his Instagram story yesterday after his car ran out of gas while he was driving. On the side of the road while he waited to get picked up, Kodak noticed a dead opossum that had been ran over, only worsening his mood: "This girl, we supposed to just be together. I hate that pussy a** sh*t bro. This girl just made me mad, all kinds of sh*t. Threw my whole f***ing vibe off bruh. N***a f***ing ran out of gas, all kinds of sh*t bro. N***a had to pee, all kinds of sh*t. I ran out of gas right by the f***ing exit. Motherf***ing opossum right here... I hate this pussy a** sh*t bro I'm gonna kill somebody!" It is not clear which girl he is talking about in the video, considering earlier this week, his girlfriend broke up with him because he had his newly signed artists dancing on him at the Florida Panthers hockey game. At first, it appeared he was having sex with her in the suite at the arena, but an alternate camera angle proved it was just dancing, but that he was still displaying infidelity. Either way, it seems it has been a rollercoaster week for Kodak. Check out the video of his rant after his car ran out of gas below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kodak-black-goes-on-rant-after-car-runs-out-of-gas-news.146193.html

Keedron Bryant Shares 6-Track Self-Titled EP Featuring Curly J

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:52 GMT

14-year-old Keedron Bryant continues to make waves in the R&B industry with his latest 6-track offering, Keedron. The EP includes appearances from Curly J on "Stubborn" and Aiyanna Bryant on "Like I Do," while the singer rolls solo on four other titles. "I TRULY APPRECIATE the Love And Support Y'all," the rising star told his followers on Friday afternoon. "Run It UP!! #KEEDRON Out Now!!!" As Rated R&B notes, while all six songs are worth streaming, "Passing Thru" is definitely a standout, as it perfectly showcases Bryant's soulful vocal range. "On my way to doing shows / Making moves / I just gotta see you / I just gotta make my way back to you / Even though I’m just passing through," he sings. What are your thoughts on Keedron? Who would you like to see the 14-year-old recording artist link up with on a track in the future? Let us know in the comments. Tracklist: 1. Hello 2. Passing Thru 3. Stubborn (feat. Curly J) 4. Like I Do (feat. Aiyanna Bryant) 5. Blackberry Sauce 6. Everything [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/keedron-bryant-shares-6-track-self-titled-ep-featuring-curly-j-new-mixtape.122352.html

Kanye West Publicly Alleges He Wasn't Invited To 4-Year-Old Daughter Chicago's Birthday Party

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:24 GMT

Just when you thought things between Kanye West and Kim Kardashian couldn't get any messier, they somehow do. Following his physical altercation with a fan in search of an autograph, the "Good Morning" rapper sat down with Hollywood Unlocked to give his side of the story, which has only further complicated his relationship with his estranged wife. While chatting with Jason Lee, Ye claimed that he's been having difficulty seeing his four children as of late, with TMZ confirming that the 41-year-old SKIMS founder has been enforcing more strict boundaries and she navigates a co-parenting relationship with her ex. Currently, Kardashian is in a relatively new relationship with comedian Pete Davidson, who West alleged during his HU interview has been spending time at the KUWTK star's home where his kids are, even when he can't get into see them. Those rumours were quickly shut down, with TMZ sharing another report clarifying that the 28-year-old has not yet visited his girlfriend's home, or met her children. The most recent update in the saga comes from Ye's Instagram story, where he's shared a video rant, expressing frustration over not having been invited to his youngest daughter – 4-year-old Chicago's – birthday party. "I'm just wishing my daughter a public happy birthday," the 44-year-old says to the camera, seemingly driving around in search of the function. "I wasn't allowed to know where her party was. It's nothing legal, that's saying that it's the kind of games that's being played. It's the kind of thing that really affected my health for the longest," he ranted, appearing to get emotional. West then told viewers that he's "not playing," and that he's "taking control of [his] narrative this year." He went on to say, "I'm being a father, the best father – the Ye version of a father – and I'm not finna let this happen, and we gon' be in real-time with this, right here." Gotham/Getty ImagesThe Life of Pablo hitmaker directly addressed his little girl, "Chicago, happy birthday. I love you." He then turned the conversation back to his fans and friends, saying, "I'm just putting this online 'cuz I need y'all support." "I done called Kim, I texted the nannies, I got on the phone with Tristan, he said he'd ask Khloe. Won't nobody give me the address to my daughter's birthday party right now, and that's gonna imprint in her mind that I wasn't there for her, you get what I'm saying?" The father of four shared that he's supposed to be in Miami recording his album and that his whole schedule revolves around being able to take his kids to school and being there for them. "That's the whole point of having money," he said. "They been taking the fathers out of the homes, so I'm speaking up, I'm using my voice to say this ain't gon' keep happening." "This narrative not finna happen. There's a lot of people that's in a position where they ain't got no voice when people be playing games like this – baby mamas be playing games, the grandma be playing games like this – and it's like, as y'all know, they ain't finna play like that, with me." TMZ's latest updates claim that, following his public plea for help, West was given the location of the party, and is on his way there now. Check back in with HNHH for future updates on Kimye's divorce drama. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kanye-west-publicly-alleges-he-wasnt-invited-to-4-year-old-daughter-chicagos-birthday-party-news.146192.html

Raveena Delivers New Single "Rush" After Signing With Warner Records

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 15:32 GMT

R&B songstress Raveena has a lot to celebrate. As HipHop-N-More reports, the recording artist recently announced that she has signed with Warner Records, and to help commemorate the special occasion, she dropped off a new single called "Rush," along with an accompanying music video. What makes the "Close 2 U" singer so unique is her ability to seamlessly blend her Sikh-American background with R&B/Pop elements, making magic on every track. The article notes that her latest upload was made "after experiencing a psychedelic acid trip with visiting an Eastern sound installation at the Rubin Museum." "I wrote 'Rush' a couple years back and the song was the genesis of me exploring a more intense marriage between Bollywood sounds and the pop/R&B music that I grew up on in America," Raveena explained. "The song and video are centred around a character I created named Asha, a Punjabi space princess who is transported to a distant planet and learns highly advanced spiritual intelligence from the beings that live there." The vocalist aspired to "create a campy ode to the colourful 80’s Bollywood movies and 70’s Western sci-fi movies that I’m obsessed with, complete with a choreographed dance sequence alongside Asha’s alien friends." Check it out below, and let us know how you feel about Raveena's "Rush" in the comments. Quotable Lyrics: Heard she's made of music Ready for your ruin American fantasy She's winding to the rhythm Alt ring your wishing Say you never felt so free [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/raveena-delivers-new-single-rush-after-signing-with-warner-records-new-song.1993774.html

Ne-Yo Speaks On R&B & Toxic Relationships: "You My Bitch Has Replaced I Love You"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 15:15 GMT

Ne-Yo has some thoughts about the R&B Renaissance. In an interview with Page Six, the 42-year-old vocalist shared his opinion that romance has seemingly disappeared from the genre. "R&B music definitely has gone through an era that is much harsher than we all remember," the Arkansas-born father of three told the outlet. "'I love you' became 'you my bitch.'" NurPhoto/Getty ImagesHe continued, "Now it’s like, okay, we got to move with the times but at the same time, love is not a trend or a fade. It’s not something that is supposed to go out of style. It’s like saying water is going out of style. No, you need it to live." The "So Sick" singer added that he believes the reason that relationships today seem to end far faster than ever before has something to do with "the way that love has been approached as of late." "People don’t look at it the right way," the Stomp the Yard actor explained. "It’s like everyone looking for love got some conditions on it. If he ain’t got this much money; if she ain’t got that much booty. Or whatever. And that is always going to be an issue for genuine love; genuine true love." According to Ne-Yo, if people would just "turn their eyes and ears off for a second" and "turn their hearts on" instead, then the sort of genuine connection that he speaks of could be possible. "To genuinely love somebody outside of what you can see, touch, taste and smell… It runs deeper than that. I feel like once we get back to that then it will come back in the music and then everything will be all right," he told Page Six. In other news, the "Miss Independent" hitmaker will be hosting the 2022 Urban One Honours on Monday, January 17th, which will see Jennifer Hudson, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis take home the Icon Recipients Awards. How do you feel about Ne-Yo's comments on the current state of R&B? Debate in the comments. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ne-yo-speaks-on-randb-and-toxic-relationships-you-my-bitch-has-replaced-i-love-you-news.146191.html

The Weeknd Edges Out Gunna By 2K For No. 1 Album Debut

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 15:13 GMT

After midnight ET on Jan 7 when The Weeknd released his Dawn FM album and Gunna dropped DS4EVER, fans immediately casted predictions for whose album would garner more sales. Early on, all signs pointed to The Weeknd, considering he has been a longer running commercially successful artist. Halfway through the week, The Weeknd was projected to sell around 157,000 copies, as Gunna's projection fell short at around 140,000. This 15,000-20,000 separation estimate seemed accurate, until the official numbers were revealed yesterday (Jan. 14). According to Chart Data, The Weeknd ended up only beating Gunna by 2,000 sales, as he landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 154,000 sales and Gunna placed No. 2 with 152,000, almost 10,000 more than what predictions said. This feat by The Weeknd is impressive, considering a main driving force behind Dawn FM was his indifference towards sales, as he hoped to get the album experience out to fans as soon as possible. This led to there being no physical copies of Dawn FM in its first week, because the release was ahead of schedule. So, all of the album's sales are based solely on streams. Both Gunna and The Weeknd have added to their respective albums in recent days, as Gunna added "P Power" with Drake that was initially meant for the original release and The Weeknd dropped the Alternate World edition of Dawn FM with two remixes and one original song. So, perhaps, there could be shift in the sales rankings for these albums' second week. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-weeknd-edges-out-gunna-by-2k-for-no-1-album-debut-news.146190.html

Nick Grant Welcomes Us To Loveland On His New Project

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 14:45 GMT

Nick Grant's new album Welcome to Loveland is exactly what you need to help push away any winter blues you might be facing this weekend. The 13-track project arrived on Friday, January 14th, and features plenty of groovy beats and appearances from up-and-coming stars that we highly suggest you check out. Rikayah shows out on both "Love & Other Drugs" and "The Auc," while Keyon Harrold assists with "Gangsta Lean" and Malaya appears on "The Simulation." While promoting his latest work on Instagram, Grant wrote, "Welcome to Loveland! Out now on all platforms! Hardest shit out [I don't give a f*ck], rappers ain't doing this." Fans of the South Carolina artist have since flocked to the comment section to give him his flowers. "You hit another level on this one fam. [Definitely] added to the rotation," one user wrote. "It's the versatility at the highest level for me," another added. Have you listened to Nick Grant's new album yet? When you get the chance, drop your favourite track in the comments. Tracklist: 1. Intro 2. Azzfunkdeeziak 3. Cupid Is A Woman 4. Cats & Dogs 5. Sex (interlude) 6. Spellcheck 7. Love & Other Drugs (feat. Rikayah) 8. The Simulation (feat. Malaya) 9. The Ingredient 10. Brutal Honesty 11. Zombies (Mary Jane) 12. Gangsta Lean (feat. Keyon Harrold) 13. The Auc (feat. Rikayah) via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/nick-grant-welcomes-us-to-loveland-on-his-new-project-new-mixtape.122351.html

T-Shyne Is Glad He Can "Feed The Fam" On New Single

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 14:36 GMT

2021 was a huge year for Young Stoner Life's T-Shyne. YSL boss Young Thug incorporated him into his most important endeavors of the year, including YSL's compilation album Slime Language 2 from April for songs "That Go!" with Thug and Meek Mill and "Warrior" with Big Sean and Lil Keed. Also, T-Shyne made it onto Thug's Punk album from October for the second track "Stressed" with J. Cole. Now, T-Shyne is looking to use this boost to establish a strong momentum for the new year. To kick off 2022, the YSL signee dropped brand new single "Feed The Fam" on Jan. 13. The song is an uplifting track with attractive strings on the instrumental that create a groovy atmosphere. T-Shyne exhibits an overwhelming sense of gratitude for his family and friends around him on the song, and picks up the pace flow-wise at around the one-minute mark when the drums and claps kick in on the beat. Check out T-Shyne's new song "Feed The Fam" below. Quotable Lyrics I remember growing up sittin' on the bus It was hard to fit in like OJ's hand in the glove Now I'm standin' out and I got fans I can't see myself goin' against the fam via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/t-shyne-is-glad-he-can-feed-the-fam-on-new-single-new-song.1993773.html

Pete Davidson Has Reportedly Never Been To Kim Kardashian's House Or Met Her Kids, Despite Ye's Clai

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 14:22 GMT

Kanye West is being put on blast. New reports from TMZ allege that the 44-year-old Atlanta-born rapper wasn't exactly honest with Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked when they sat down to discuss what happened a few nights back when Ye got caught up in a physical altercation with a fan who was eager for an autograph. When defending his actions, the father of four explained that "it [was] 3 AM in front of the warehouse! I'm saying, you don't know what I'm dealing with, right?" later revealing that some apparent drama with his estranged wife Kim Kardashian had him riled up. Gotham/Getty ImagesAccording to the interview, Ye has been having a hard time seeing his kids lately and the reality star even had security step in to prevent him from seeing his eldest daughter, North West at school. "Security ain't gon' be between me and my children," the Yeezy creator told Lee. "And my children aren't gonna be on TikTok without my permission," he added, seemingly addressing North's popular joint account with her mom, which sees them lip-sync, dance, and do other activities together. Elsewhere in their talk, West addressed his exes' new relationship with 28-year-old Staten Island native Pete Davidson. "I'm hearing that the new boyfriend is actually in the house, that I can't even go to," the "Flashing Lights" hitmaker said, expressing his frustrations about feeling as though he's being left out of his children's life. While TMZ can confirm that Kardashian has been enforcing much stricter boundaries with her co-parent, the article notes that the Saturday Night Live comedian hasn't been to her house, or even met her kids, for that matter. Sources say that Ye has "made some people close to [the KUWTK star] – including friends, [family] and even staff – upset with some of his recent videos," which is why the KKW Beauty founder has been extra cautious about protecting her peace. "Bottom line... Kim wants to create a more structured system between him, her and their kids – which, we're told, would ideally involve Kante calling ahead of time and scheduling things... instead of him dropping in unannounced, presumably what he's been doing lately," the outlet explained. It's also been reported that Kardashian is "very disappointed" to see how Ye is publicly dealing with all of their family happenings and that she'd "prefer to keep it private, [as she] doesn't think it's good for the kids." Most recently, the rapper threw some serious shade at Davidson in his new joint track with The Game – read more about that here. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/pete-davidson-has-reportedly-never-been-to-kim-kardashians-house-or-met-her-kids-despite-yes-claims-news.146189.html

Polo G Hits The Barber Shop With YungLiV For "Heating Up" Video

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 13:49 GMT

When Polo G released his Hall of Fame 2.0 deluxe in November, he considered it the end of the first chapter of his career. With hits like "Bad Man (Smooth Criminal)" and features from Lil Tjay, Moneybagg Yo, NLE Choppa and more, Polo gave us an excellent summary of what he brings to the table with either his imposing, aggressive street rap or crooned, melodic bops. As he closed out his break-out era as one of hip-hop's most celebrated young talents, he decided to uplift a favorite rising artist of his in YungLiV from Philadelphia. On the deluxe's fourth song "Heating Up," Polo allows the newcomer YungLiV to open the track with his infectious, rough-around-the-edges energy. Afterward, Polo puts the finishing touches on a song that is sure to get your blood flowing with an intimidating verse, as the brief song lasts just over two minutes long. For the music video, released on Jan. 14, "Heating Up" shows Polo G bring his "You would think the block a barbershop the way we linin' shit" bar from his verse to life, as he, YungLiV and their crew congregate at the barbershop. The visuals are now the 14th most trending video for the Music category on YouTube. Check out Polo G and YungLiV's "Heating Up" music video above. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/polo-g-hits-the-barber-shop-with-yungliv-for-heating-up-video-new-video.46815.html

Tyla Yaweh Recruits PnB Rock & Trippie Redd To "Do No Wrong"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 13:05 GMT

Tyla Yaweh has always been a highly collaborative artist. Whether it be his hit 2020 single "Tommy Lee" with his mentor Post Malone or "Stuntin' on You" with DaBaby from the same year, Tyla is great at aligning his vibe with other prominent artists of this era. After a relatively calm 2021 that only gave us a handful of Yaweh singles, he decided to open the new year with a bang, releasing "Do No Wrong" with moody vocalists PnB Rock and Trippie Redd on Friday (Jan. 14). PnB Rock handles the sung hook on the song, as Tyla and Trippie's verses plug in the gaps between each rendition. PnB's performance dictates the song's atmosphere as he wards off his enemies and flexes his bag with catchy crooning. Tyla Yaweh takes on the song's first verse, explaining his type and that he likes his "b*tches meaner," as well as asserting that he always stays with a gun because he has "seen some demons I can't trust." Trippie Redd's verse on the back-end of the track is a colorful, intimidating exhibition including many pop culture allusions like Rey Mysterio, Kirby and 7-11 slurpees. Overall, "Do No Wrong" is a message to anybody who dares to mess with Tyla, PnB or Trippie. Check out the new track below. Quotable Lyrics I like her demeanor, yeah, I like my bitches meaner, uh Can't even get them racks up, that's Venus and Serena You see these diamonds clean up, ooh, my bitch drive a 2021 Boy, you actin' mad 'cause you drive a Kia via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/tyla-yaweh-recruits-pnb-rock-and-trippie-redd-to-do-no-wrong-new-song.1993772.html

Joey Bada$$, Baby Tate & 50 Cent Steal The Show On Our Latest "Fire Emoji" Playlist Update

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:35 GMT

We're only two weeks into 2022, but thus far, things are looking pretty good musically, with more and more impressive releases arriving every week. As we entered into the new year, our first Fire Emoji update found us praising Gunna, Nas, and 2 Chainz, but this week, we've got a fresh roster of artists to celebrate. First up is Joey Bada$$'s THE REV3NGE, which found the actor returning to the music scene after taking some time off to focus on his on-camera career; the "Love Is Only A Feeling" artist recently confirmed that he's got a new album dropping in the future, so we have that to look forward to as well. We also have "Shit On Me" by Peewee Longway and "Bring The Hook" courtesy of YoungBoy Never Broke Again, both of which see relentless lyricism from each rapper. On JID's "Surround Sound," we find the Spillage Village member linking up with Baby Tate and 21 Savage, who absolutely killed his turn on the beat, as he always does. We've been giving Atlanta's own Gunna plenty of love for his efforts on DS4EVER, and since his highly anticipated joint track with Drake – called "P Power" – has finally made its way onto streamers, we absolutely had to include it on our Fire Emoji update. Last, but certainly not least, we see three GOATs (50 Cent, Jeremih, and Lil Durk) come together on "Power Powder Respect." Check out hip-hop's hottest new releases below, and let us know what arrivals you would've added to our playlist. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/joey-badass-baby-tate-and-50-cent-steal-the-show-on-our-latest-fire-emoji-playlist-update-news.146188.html

Mariah The Scientist & Young Thug Appear To Be A Couple In Recent Music Video

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:27 GMT

Back in November, Mariah the Scientist and Young Thug first sparked dating rumors after being seen cuddling in the club in pictures posted by Young Stoner Life, Young Thug's label. Before this, Thug had a years-long relationship with longtime girlfriend Karlae, so this development confused fans. But, it seemed like he was committed to his fling with Mariah, as they were seen again on a date at an Atlanta Falcons football game later in November. Now, they have depicted taking the next step in their relationship in Mariah's recent music video. Mariah the Scientist released her sophomore studio album RY RY WORLD in July 2021, as the sensual R&B sensation linked up wit Lil Baby, and Thugger for features. Her collaboration with Thug, "Walked In," received the visual treatment half a year later this week, and may reveal her current standing with Thug relationship-wise. In the music video, Mariah and Young Thug appear to be a happy couple getting married. Cozied up in the club and having intimate conversations, Mariah celebrates with her bridesmaids and gives her heart to Young Thug in the music video. So, it appears at the moment that Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist are all but officially, a couple. Check out some of the intriguing scenes from the music video for "Walked In" below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/mariah-the-scientist-and-young-thug-appear-to-be-a-couple-in-recent-music-video-news.146187.html

Earl Sweatshirt & Zelooperz Share Their "Vision"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:04 GMT

On Friday, January 14th, Earl Sweatshirt dropped off Sick!, a 10-track project that sees him conquer eight songs on his own while also linking up with Armand Hammer on "Tabula Rasa," which was previously released as a single, and Zelooperz on "Vision." The song begins with a sample talking about the wonders of magic before Z kicks off his lengthy verse with "Out with the vision myself (Myself)/I had to fend for myself (Myself)/I get the green like it's kelp (It's kelp)/I put that shit in the pail (Pail)." Earl then takes over, telling listeners to check their rear-view mirror and lose the tail before adding, "I'ma skip over the hellhole/I had the vision myself/They clouded me at a standstill/I picked up a penny and left (Penny and left)/I picked up the clip (With a step) with a step/Singular current event, everything we in the midst of/How long you waiving the rent? (Ugh)." We hear another sample as "Vision" comes to an end, asking how we can make our Black children happy without the use of magic. Stream Earl Sweatshirt and Zelooperz's latest track below. Quotable Lyrics: Hope I be smoking the finest (Finest) Running the game like a tyrant (Tyrant) Winter when nothing else fails (Fails) Winter still bringing you hell (You hell) via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/earl-sweatshirt-and-zelooperz-share-their-vision-new-song.1993771.html

Drake Named No. 1 Most Streamed Artist Of 2021

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:54 GMT

As he does with every album he releases, Drake dominates charts and streams. Most recently, his September Certified Lover Boy album was the most played rap project of the year, and the numbers clearly indicate that. On Jan. 13, Chart Data announced that Drake was officially named the most streamed artist last year in the US, with a whopping amount of on-demand streams: "@Drake was the #1 most streamed artist of 2021 in the US, with 8.6 billion on-demand streams. 1 out of every 131 streams was a Drake song." Prior to this, Drake last over a month at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with Certified Lover Boy, as he debuted with 613,000 sold copies in its first week. Even after his peers like Young Thug and NBA YoungBoy briefly knocked him down to the No. 2 spot, he returned to the top due to the constant streaming of CLB's songs throughout the year. When CLB debuted, nine out of the top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart were songs off the album, shattering the previous record. At this point, Drake has become synonymous with streaming success, and Certified Lover Boy exemplified that perfectly. Just last week, the album achieved RIAA double Platinum status, as the first 2021 rap album to earn that honor. It first went Platinum in the same month it was released in September 2021, signifying the insane amount of times t had been streamed. So, next time Drake decides to put out an album, expect eye-popping streaming results similar to CLB's. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/drake-named-no-1-most-streamed-artist-of-2021-news.146186.html

Gunna Says Chloe Bailey Settling Down With Someone Else "Wouldn't Be P Of Her"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:39 GMT

Gunna and Chloe Bailey may be just friends (for now), but that doesn't mean that the 28-year-old DS4EVER rapper wants to see his "you & me" collaborator settle down with anyone else. During a recent sit down on The Breakfast Club, the Georgia-born "drip influencer" told Charlamagne Tha God, EJ Envy and Angela Yee that he feels as though he's "becoming ready" to settle down into a serious relationship. "I'm growing into being ready," Wunna shared. "Because I understand having a girlfriend and having a wife, you gotta have stability when it's time, so I think I'm getting here." When Angela asked the Georgia-born "Drip Too Hard" hitmaker how he would feel if Chloe began dating someone as he prepares for marriage, he responded, "that wouldn't be very P of her, to take my time and waste it," which sent the hosts spiralling into a fit of laughter. "I for sure would keep it P if she moved on, but I wouldn't like that, no," Gunna confirmed. Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesElsewhere in the interview, he also shut down rumours that he and the "Have Mercy" songstress are related. "We ain't cousins, we're really close friends," the hip-hop star said, which caused the conversation to head back to September of 2021 when Chloe famously gave her microphone a seductive lick during her performance at the 2021 MTV VMAs. "Stop, stop, stop, stop," Gunna said, blushing. "It was the tongue for me, it was, it really was," he confessed. "But I didn't know her [when I posted that]. And I wasn't... Okay, I was kind of shooting my shot a little bit, it was a shot." Watch the "thought i was playing" artist's full stint on The Breakfast Club below. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/gunna-says-chloe-bailey-settling-down-with-someone-else-wouldnt-be-p-of-her-news.146185.html

Kanye West & Hit-Boy Officially Squash Beef With "Eazy" Thanks To The Game

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:15 GMT

Before Hit-Boy's elite run the past two years, where he executively produced albums for Big Sean and Nas, he and Kanye West had a special thing going in the early 2010s. Signed to G.O.O.D. Music for a short two-year span, Hit-Boy helped produce two of Ye's biggest collaborative songs of his career, "N****s In Paris" and "Clique." However, this era led to a fallout between the two, as Kanye was displeased that Hit-Boy was helping make music for Beyoncé without letting him know. So, for years, the two were estranged. In 2020, after Hit-Boy endorsed on of Kanye's stances on the music industry, Ye clarified his grudge against Hit-Boy: "I DIDN’T HAVE A PROBLEM WITH HIM PRODUCING FOR BEYONCÉ ... I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE FACT HE WAS SIGNED TO ME AND I DIDN’T KNOW." Now, with Kanye's latest release, it appears all of this drama is now behind them. As West dropped "Eazy" with The Game last night (Jan. 15), exclusively on Spotify as we reported, he employed Hit-Boy for the song's production. While Ye's verse includes several disses to his newfound adversaries like the Kardashians and Pete Davidson, he and Hit-Boy's reuniting is a wholesome occurrence as Ye works towards his upcoming Donda 2 record. In an Instagram story from last night, Hit-Boy thanked The Game for helping to connect him with Ye again: "Me and Ye back working thanks to my brudda @losangelesconfidential." Check out Hit-Boy's post below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kanye-west-and-hit-boy-officially-squash-beef-with-eazy-thanks-to-the-game-news.146184.html

Lady London Freestyles Over Nicki Minaj's "Yikes" On New Album "Lady Like: The Boss Tape"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:05 GMT

After facing some hardships, New York's Lady London is making a confident return to the music industry with Lady Like: The Boss Tape. The 13-track new arrival sees the rapper – who is "proficient in almost everything," according to her Instagram bio – sample songs from Drake, Nicki Minaj, Erica Banks, and more. As HipHop-n-More reports, London previously lost her hard drive which held "all the music she's recorded" over the past few years, and has also been facing some tough legal struggles. Along with her new album, Lady London has been preparing to drop off a video for the record's last track, "Lisa's Story," which depicts "a New York romance," according to the caption of the sneak preview shared to her Instagram page. Which of the New Jersey-born rap star's featured samples is your favourite on Lady Like: The Boss Tape? What tracks would you like to see her freestyle over in the future? Drop a comment below and let us know. Tracklist: 1. Viral 2. Long Live Shamello 3. Yikes 4. Lemon Pepper Wet 5. Lady What, Lady Who? 6. All I See 7. Black Love 8. Buss It, Ski 9. Welcome To The Party 10. You're Still Mine (feat. MAKAELA) 11. Reciprocity 12. Girl Like Me 13. Lisa's Story (feat. Dub Aura) [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lady-london-freestyles-over-nicki-minajs-yikes-on-new-album-lady-like-the-boss-tape-new-mixtape.122350.html

Kanye West Explains Recent Fight, Reveals He Was Upset Over Kim Kardashian Drama

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 10:36 GMT

Kanye West is setting the record straight. Recently, the 44-year-old sat down with Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked to discuss just a handful of the reasons he's been making headlines as of late, including a street fight with a fan, his new music, and his ongoing separation from his wife – SKIMS founder and reality TV star, Kim Kardashian. Footage from the night when Ye allegedly shoved a fan has been circulating around the internet, and in it, we see a woman – said to be the rapper's cousin – attempting to calm him down. "Get away from me," he yells at her outside a downtown Los Angeles club at 3 AM. "I am your family, give me your hand," she sternly responds as the rapper tries to keep his distance. JOCE/Bauer-Griffin/Getty ImagesWhen reflecting back on the tense moment with Lee, the Yeezy creator explained, "she would not get away from me," speaking on his cousin. While the family drama was going down, an alleged autograph-seeker approached West and was reportedly knocked to the ground by him shortly after. "Why did he just do that?" a bystander recording the altercation can be heard asking. "Imma just tell you, that blue COVID mask didn't stop that knockout," the Atlanta-born recording artist told Lee during their chat. Defending his actions, the "Ultralight Beam" hitmaker said, "it's 3 AM in front of the warehouse! I'm saying, you don't know what I'm dealing with, right?" West then told the host that the fan who approached him "had a real attitude," and was "just like, 'what you gon' do.'" In a separate interview, Lee confirmed that the alleged victim was "chasing [Ye] down to get autographs," and that billionaire has been "really frustrated with the narrative that's being painted about him." "I just want to get in control of my own narrative for once," Lee quoted him as saying. Later in the footage of the downtown LA altercation, West's cousin continues to ask for his fan, and he responds by yelling, "no! no! You were supposed to talk to her," apparently, the "her" in question is his estranged wife. According to the 44-year-old, Kardashian has been taking action to prevent her ex from seeing their four shared children. It's been said that KKW had security prevent the Sunday Service creator from visiting their eldest, North, at school, so he asked his cousin to deliver a message to KKW. "Security ain't gon' be between me and my children," he told Hollywood Unlocked. "And my children aren't gonna be on TikTok without my permission." Last, but certainly not least, West discussed the socialite's new relationship with Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson, and how he felt after watching the pair kiss when she made her hosting debut in late 2021. "How you gonna bring me to SNL, and kiss the dude you dating right in front of me? And everybody's like, that's cool." He continued, "and I'm hearing that the new boyfriend is actually in the house, that I can't even go to." Lee provided further context, sharing that [Ye] is bothered by not being able to have access to his children the way that he did before." Check out clips from Kanye West's chat with Hollywood Unlocked below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kanye-west-explains-recent-fight-reveals-he-was-upset-over-kim-kardashian-drama-news.146183.html

FKA Twigs Needs A "meta angel"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 09:51 GMT

On Friday, January 14th, 33-year-old FKA Twigs shared CAPRISONGS – a 17-track album that sees her collaborate with the likes of Pa Salieu, The Weeknd, Solo, Shygirl, Dystopia, Rema, Daniel Caesar, Jorja Smith, and Unknown T. Following all that she's been through over the last few years, Twigs has been hard at work on healing, and the themes of her journey come through obviously in her new body of work, which features plenty of moody, electronic beats and introspective lyricism from the English songstress herself. One of our personal favourites is CAPRISONGS' third title, "meta angel," which finds the MAGDALENE hitmaker confessing that she wishes she had "help from a deeper force/some kind of meta angel," who can "whisper all the answers she needs" and help her figure out how to make life slow down. "I don't think that I'll make it on my own," she sings at the end of the verse. Check out Twigs' new music below and let us know what titles from the project you've had on repeat since it arrived. Quotable Lyrics: I wish I had help from a deeper force Some kind of meta angel Then they could whisper all the answers And maybe life would just slow down I don't think that I'll make it on my own via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/fka-twigs-needs-a-meta-angel-new-song.1993770.html

PETA Calls Out Kanye Over Skinned Monkey "Eazy" Cover Art

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 02:57 GMT

In its first hours since Kanye West and The Game shared their "Eazy" collaboration, reactions haven't ceased. From fans to critics to downright haters, opinions have poured in from all corners of the Hip Hop globe. Many fans have noted that this version of Ye is reminiscent of his earlier catalog, while others are impressed by the Eazy-E "Eazy Duz It" sample that perfectly complements both Game and Ye's lyrical approach. Prior to the track's release, the rappers teased "Eazy" by sharing not only a snippet of the song but also revealed the cover art that showed a skinned animal. Those with sensitive stomachs weren't thrilled, including PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) who penned a statement on social media. "The disturbing image of a skinned monkey that @kanyewest shared serves as a reminder that there’s no real difference between humans and other animals," the organization penned. "Their lives aren’t easy when we abuse and kill them for food, experiments, clothing, or entertainment — they’re not ours to abuse for any reason. #EndSpeciesism." Hip Hop artists have often found themselves on the receiving end of PETA's criticisms and radical stances. The Game managed to avoid being in PETA's crosshairs over this one, but the organization may have singled out Ye because, for years, they have targeted him and the Kardashian-Jenners for various reasons, including wearing fur. Meanwhile, Game and Ye are being widely applauded for "Eazy" and this seems to have reignited an already heightened interest in both rappers' next projects. Check it out below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/peta-calls-out-kanye-over-skinned-monkey-eazy-cover-art-news.146182.html

Lil Gnar Asserts Future Is Better Than Tupac & Hip Hop Fans Battle

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 02:17 GMT

Hip Hop fans are engaging in an all-out generational war after Lil Gnar's recent tweet went viral. The Atlanta-raised rapper and clothing designer knew just how to gain attention when he fired off a controversial tweet, and while it was short and to the point, the reactions have been heavy. Fans often like engaging in debates and discussions of which rappers are the best lyricists, performers, writers, or have the most noteworthy flows. The late Tupac Shakur has remained a favorite in the industry decades after his death, named a GOAT by legends in the game and fans, but Gnar believes another artist is better. "Future better den tupac easy," wrote Gnar. Paras Griffin / Stringer / Getty ImagesNow, he didn't offer up an explanation as to why or how he came to this personal conclusion. Not only did the tweet amass thousands of likes and hundreds of responses on Twitter alone, but screenshots have also been shared on other platforms where people have continued the conversation. Tupac was, of course, murdered at 25-years-old in 1996 after a car he was riding in was shot at by unknown assailants. His legacy has remainded a staple in Hip Hop, not just because of his talents, but because of his revolutionary ideas, community building, and evolution as a man and artist. However, there is a generation of Hip Hop fans who have not grown up on Tupac's music, and their versions of GOATs or Top 10 rappers are much different, and for many, Future is a leading voice over anything Tupac accomplished. We'll let you talk among yourselves in the comments as you let us know what you think of Gnar's tweet. Read through a few reactions below as well. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-gnar-asserts-future-is-better-than-tupac-and-hip-hop-fans-battle-news.146181.html

Token Links With J.I.D On "Boom" From "Pink Is Better"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 01:47 GMT

As reactions to Token's Pink Is Better continue to roll in, we're shining a light on one of the Boston rapper's standout collaborations. Pink Is Better arrived as an 18-track project that boasted features from Rico Nasty, Benny The Butcher, Lil Skies, J.I.D, and more. The Dreamville star appeared on "Boom" where he delivered a clever verse that has kept the track on repeat for fans who can't get enough of J.I.D. "The story of Pink Is Better has a lot of ideas and feelings to unravel," said Token. "My last project 'Between Somewhere' I was never able to put physical copies online. This is something I always regretted because I remember being in 3rd grade and getting Eminem's 'Relapse' CD as a gift, and reading through the entire booklet." "As a 9 year old, it helped me understand the project more," he continued. "In the 'PIB' CD booklet, I have given context to each song along with what I was going through during each song's creation."Stream "Boom" and let us know your thoughts on this one. Quotable Lyrics 'Fore they tore my tag, she thought it was a taser I don't know karate, so I must be ca-razy N*gga what’s crackin', what's poppin', what's cravin' If you cross my dog, n*gga been barkin' all day and I keep a K9, it got the power like Kanan [via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/token-links-with-jid-on-boom-from-pink-is-better-new-song.1993769.html

Cordae Taps Lil Durk & H.E.R. For Rap-R&B Jam "Chronicles"

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 01:25 GMT

His sophomore effort From a Birds Eye Viewhas been receiving an ample amount of praise from Hip Hop fans, so we thought we'd highlight yet another track from Cordae's labor of love. The rising rapper has been meticulously etching out his legacy in the Rap arena, and he has been seeking counsel and advice from those who came before him. From a Birds Eye View hosts looks from chart-topping legends like Nas and Lil Wayne, but Cordae also commanded attention from his peers, including Lil Durk and H.E.R. The latter two artists appeared alongside Cordae on "Chronicles," and although it is unclear if this will become an official single, fans have called it a standout. "Each individual song has a significant place in my heart as they were all inspired by real life events, emotions and experiences," Cordae penned on Instagram. He then asked fans to listen to the record in its entirety from beginning to end without "skips or interruptions" in order to hear the project as it was intended to be metabolized. Stream "Chronicles" and let us know what you think of this Rap-R&B offering. Quotable Lyrics I lace my b*tch in the best, give her designer sex If I fucked up, I'm sorry, here's fifty racks for the stress Not easy to impress, always wonder what's next I go as deep as I can and make her shake like Tourettes via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/cordae-taps-lil-durk-and-her-for-rap-randb-jam-chronicles-new-song.1993768.html

Kanye Unleashes On "Eazy": Divorce, Single Fatherhood, & Pete Davidson

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:54 GMT

If you thought you'd had enough of seeing Kanye West and his antics on your timeline, think again. The internet lit up on Friday (January 14) at the news that Ye and The Game would be delivering a new collaboration, and the pair of rappers did not disappoint. At the stroke of midnight, Game and Ye dropped off "Eazy," a track previously titled "My Life was Never Eazy," and lyrically, it seems as if West used the song to get a few things off of his chest. He never mentioned his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian, by name, but he does target her boyfriend Pete Davidson. We previously reported about the line after a snippet of "Eazy" went viral. Dimitrios Kambouris / Staff / Getty ImagesYe also spit bars about his divorce, caring for his kids, nannies, buying a home near Kim, cameras being used as babysitters, and much more. N*gga, we havin' the best divorce ever If we go to court, we'll go to court together Matter of fact, pick up your sis, we'll go to court together I watched four kids for like five hours today I wear these Yeezy boots everywhere, even in the shower today I got love for the nannies, but real family is better The cameras watch the kids, y'all stop takin' the credit Non-custodial dad, I bought the house next door What you think the point of really bein' rich for? When you give 'em everything they only want more Boujee and unruly, y'all need to do some chores Rich n*gga kids, this ain't yo mama's house Climb on your brother's shoulders, get that top ramen out God saved me from that crash Just so I can beat Pete Davidson's ass (Who?) During his recent interview with Drink Champs, Ye suggested that he hadn't seen any paperwork of his divorce, but by the sound of these lyrics, he's well aware. He also touched on being called "Mr. Narcissist" as well no longer seeking counseling or therapy. Even within its first hours of release, "Eazy" has elicited a strong response from Hip Hop fans. Stream the track below and read through a few reactions from the public. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kanye-unleashes-on-eazy-divorce-single-fatherhood-and-pete-davidson-news.146180.html

Kanye West & The Game Sample An Eazy-E Classic For "Eazy" Single

Posted by itstheboombap — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:06 GMT

It's the song that everyone has been waiting for and The Game and Kanye West have delivered. There has been much chatter these days about Ye and his escapades: whether he is jumping from one city to the next with new girlfriend Julia Fox, evading rumors that he is being investigated for criminal battery, or sitting down with Hollywood Unlocked's Jason Lee to discuss why he chose to purchase a home across the street from estranged wife Kim Kardashian, West remains a topic of conversation. Amid all of the social media moments, Ye emerged with The Game and the two teased their collaboration, "Eazy," or "My Life Was Never Eazy." In a snippet, Ye can be heard rapping about beating up Pete Davidson, an obvious jab to the Saturday Night Live comedian who has currently been spotted jet-setting with Kim. We previously reported on the news that "Eazy" would arrive at midnight and it was also shared that it will exclusively be playable on Spotify for 24 hours before being available elsewhere. “Life should be eazy for everybody, we make the choice to complicate it for ourselves & others,'" Game said in a press release. "Change your perspective & change the world.” Stream "Eazy"—a track that samples Eazy-E's "Eazy Duz It"—and let us know which bars stood out for you. Quotable Lyrics Too many problems, too many YG's So many ties to dollar signs, easy to end up on E I got shot up like Columbine, the Crips descended on me Sign my name on the dotted line, that was Venice on beats This is the way via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kanye-west-and-the-game-sample-an-eazy-e-classic-for-eazy-single-new-song.1993766.html

Drake Gets Trolled By The Maury Show With Hot Sauce Meme

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 23:32 GMT

After an IG model took to the internet with claims about Drake, the internet swiftly reacted. A woman shared a story about allegedly having a sexual encounter with the rapper and stated that after all was said and done, she retrieved the condom from the trash can and later had a painful revelation that Drake put hot sauce in it. The tale went viral and became a brief moment that captivated the world and soon, memes began pouring in by the hundreds. Several continue to circulate online at Drake's expense, but he seeming addressed the controversy by posting on his Instagram page. He made it clear that he isn't concerned with people worried about 15 minutes of fame when he occupies the other 23 hours and 45 minutes. The story gained the attention of the Maury Show which often pops in with its quips about pop culture, and they did so once more as they trolled the OVO Sound icon. The Maury Show shared a meme that shows Drake turning his back on a photo of Maury Povich but accepting a bottle of hot sauce. The caption read, "That’s one way to make sure you don’t end up on the show #hotsauce #maury." Brands and shows with social media pages often push the limits to troll the public or celebrities, and this won't be the last from Maury. Check it out below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/drake-gets-trolled-by-the-maury-show-with-hot-sauce-meme-news.146178.html

Quality Control Music Rapper Wavy Navy Pooh Murdered In Miami: Report

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 23:09 GMT

Another aspiring rapstar has reportedly lost his life. On Friday (January 14), gossip began circulating on social media that a rapper out of Miami had passed away. This is a developing story that, at the time of this publication, is shrouded in rumors and speculative reports. Details are unclear, but it seems that Wavy Navy Pooh, a rising artist out of Miami, has been gunned down in his hometown. As information is being shared online and people are coming forward with condolences, the news of Wavy Navy Pooh's death was confirmed by Quality Control Music CEO, Pierre "Pee" Thomas. Thomas did not offer any insight into Pooh's slaying, but he did share a photo of the rising star who was signed to his label. "Sad Day Bra. May God Keep Your Family [praying hands emoji][dove emoji]," Thomas penned in the caption. In his comments, other QCM artists expressed their disbelief, and on other social media platforms, a video that allegedly shows Pooh being shot has also begun to go viral. There have been updates online that claim Pooh was in the car with two small children at the time of his death, but that has yet to be firmmly substantiated. We will keep you updated as this case progresses. We send our sincerest condolences to Wavy Navy Pooh's loved ones during this difficult time. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/quality-control-music-rapper-wavy-navy-pooh-murdered-in-miami-report-news.146177.html

Van Hunt Explains "Teasing" Fake Halle Berry Wedding, Says They'll Marry Under These Conditions

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:20 GMT

Their recent wedding "prank" caused social media to implode as people believed that Van Hunt and Halle Berry secretly wed, but the pair later stepped forward to say they hadn't jumped the broom. Still, Berry and Hunt may be eyeing typing the knot, at least Hunt is because he spoke about certain conditions that would solidify them walking down the aisle. Berry eased her relationship with Hunt onto her fans through a set of subtle social media posts, and since that time, the happy couple has been displaying their love and affections for the world. Fans of both the actress and the musician have praised their adoration, and when wedding news was reported, the response was palpable. Kevin Winter / Staff / Getty ImagesIn a recent interview with the Domenick Nati Show, Hunt refuted that he and Berry were trying to prank the world. "It wasn't that," he explained. "We were just teasing, trying our very own January Fool's Day." Additionally, Hunt spoke about the Bruised soundtrack song "Automatic Woman," a track he produced that was performed by H.E.R. for Berry's recent Netflix film. If that song earns an Oscar nomination and wins, he and Halle will apparently consider tying the knot. He was also reserved about sharing how he and Berry met. "I'm just glad that we met... The opportunity to me is something that I never even dreamed was possible, to begin a relationship at 50, but it's going really, really well. That's all I can say." Watch the interview below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/van-hunt-explains-teasing-fake-halle-berry-wedding-says-theyll-marry-under-these-conditions-news.146176.html

Tiffany Haddish Speaks On Bob Saget & Feeling Like Her Life "Is In Shambles"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:59 GMT

There have been a number of comedians who have come forward to openly mourn the loss of Bob Saget. The famed Full House dad was recently found dead at an Orlando hotel, and as the Medical Examiner works to confirm a cause of death, many of those who knew Saget have shared fond memories. Despite his controversies, Saget has been deemed by those who knew him as a kind-hearted person, and prior to her recent run-in with the law, Tiffany Haddish spoke about her encounters with the late actor. We previously reported on the news that Haddish was arrested in Georgia on suspicions of a DUI after she was allegedly found asleep in her vehicle. Reports have stated that she has been filing her forthcoming movie Haunted Mansion in Atlanta. Prior to her arrest, Haddish spoke with Extra about meeting Saget many years ago. Rich Fury / Staff / Getty Images“My first memory of him is when he came into the comedy camp and I got on stage and to tell some of my jokes," she said. “He goes, ‘Good, that’s good. Now keep the time.’ Like, stick to time.” Saget was referencing that she had a three-minute mark and went over it during her routine. “I was going over the time... I wanted to tell my whole story.” She also gave an update on her life, saying she's been keeping busy while mentioning a "loss." Fans have interpreted this as being about her breakup with her ex-beau, rapper Common. “My career is blowing things out of the water, my life, because I’m a human, it feels like it’s in shambles, but it’s not. I’m just sad because I’ve had some losses.” [via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/tiffany-haddish-speaks-on-bob-saget-and-feeling-like-her-life-is-in-shambles-news.146175.html

Bobby Shmurda Says Rappers Need To Stop Touting Guns In Videos Because They Don't Use Them

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:34 GMT

His dance moves have been the talk of Hip Hop since his release from prison, but Bobby Shmurda hasn't been paying his critics any mind. After spending seven years behind bars, Shmurda is doing what most people in his position would do: live life to the fullest. He reportedly signed a management deal with Roc Nation and in turn, the celebrated team has made sure to keep the hype surrounding Shmurda and his releases alive. As fans await more news about the "Hot N*gga" rapper's forthcoming debut effort, Shmurda has often surfaced to address those who believe he needs to put an end to his dance moves and appear more "gangsta" in his visuals. Last week, Shumrda revealed, "I rather dance outside free in videos stages clubs iG TicToc wherever I could then to do it in there again so remember to appreciate your freedom!!!!" It was a sentiment that his fans agreed with, and yesterday (January 13), Shmurda returned to social media where he uploaded several photos that showed him enjoying some time with several bikini-clad women. “I don’t wanna see nooo guns in Videos this year str8 Gyal,” the rapper penned along with several heart and fire emojis. “Y’all n*ggas ain’t using them anyway you on the gram with it n*gggaa.” While many rappers are about that life and have been targeted by the authorities due to their lyrics, visuals, and social media posts, others use weapons and the street life only to help propel their careers. Shmurda wants no parts of anything that can get him in trouble with the law and has opted to enjoy himself. Check out a few posts from the rapper below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bobby-shmurda-says-rappers-need-to-stop-touting-guns-in-videos-because-they-dont-use-them-news.146174.html

Former NFL Star Junior Siavii Found Dead In Prison Cell: Report

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 21:01 GMT

After dominating on the field at the University of Oregon, Saousoalii "Junior" Siavii was drafted into the NFL. During his seven-year career, Siavii would join teams including the Seattle Seahawks, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Kansas City Chiefs, but his NFL tenure came to an end in 2011. Since that time, Siavii found himself in trouble with the law. It is unclear what his career focus was after leaving the league, but it has been reported that in 2019, he was arrested on charges related to illegal firearms. Months later, he was named in an indictment in connection with drug trafficking methamphetamine and conspiracy charges, and in July 2020, Siavii was taken into custody once again after being arrested on second-degree burglary among other infractions. Otto Greule Jr / Stringer / Getty ImagesSiavii was reportedly awaiting trial at the United States Penitentiary, Leaven worth when he was reportedly found dead in his cell on Thursday (January 13) afternoon. There haven't been too many details about this case, but the Kansas City Star reported that authorities claimed: "At no time was the public in danger." Investigators also reported that Siavii was found alone and no other inmates or staffers were found to be hurt or injured. Siavii was reportedly treated by prison staff before being taken to a medical facility where he was declared dead. This story is developing, so a cause of death is expected to be shared in the near future. We offer our condolences to his loved ones.

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Brian Cox Disses "So Overrated" Johnny Depp & Explains Turning Down "Game Of Thrones"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:53 GMT

In his new memoir, Putting the Rabbit in the Hat, Brian Cox says that he turned down the role of Robert Baratheon in Game of Thrones because the "money was not all that great" and he would've died early on. He also slams Johnny Depp as "overblown" and "overrated." “I’m often asked if I was offered a role in ‘Game of Thrones’ — reason being that every other bugger was — and the answer is, yes, I was supposed to be a king called Robert Baratheon, who apparently died when he was gored by a boar in the first season,” Cox writes in the memoir. “I know very little about ‘Game of Thrones’ so I can’t tell you whether or not he was an important character, and I’m not going to Google it just in case he was, because I turned it down.” Kevin Winter / Getty ImagesAs for other parts Cox has turned down, he recalls being offered the role of Governor Weatherby Swann in the Pirates franchise. The part eventually went to Jonathan Pryce, who later starred in Game of Thrones. “I turned my nose up at the part of the Governor in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean franchise,’ a role that was eventually played by Jonathan Pryce," Cox says, before criticizing the franchise. “Another thing with ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ is that it’s very much the ‘Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow’ show, and Depp, personable though I’m sure he is, is so overblown, so overrated,” Cox adds. “I mean, ‘Edward Scissorhands.’ Let’s face it, if you come on with hands like that and pale, scarred-face make-up, you don’t have to do anything. And he didn’t. And subsequently, he’s done even less. But people love him. Or they did love him. They don’t love him so much these days, of course.” Putting the Rabbit in the Hat is out on January 18th. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/brian-cox-disses-so-overrated-johnny-depp-and-explains-turning-down-game-of-thrones-news.146172.html

The Game May Have Profits From Kanye Collab Seized By Sexual Assault Accuser: Report

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:31 GMT

After dropping off major hints that they had a new collaboration on the horizon, Kanye West and The Game have confirmed that their new track is on the way. We've been reporting on the updates about "My Life Was Never Easy," a song that's slated for arrival exclusively on Spotify this evening, and the hype surrounding the track after Ye is heard in a snippet threatening to beat up Pete Davidson. Aside from that viral moment, Radar Online issued a report about Priscilla Rainey, the woman who won a $7 million judgment against The Game following allegations of sexual assault. Rainey was once a contestant on Game's dating show many years ago and she alleged that he touched her inappropriately. After winning the judgment, Game has repeatedly stated he did not plan on paying up, but there have been reports that Rainey and her legal team have moved forward with seizing certain finances in order to pay the debt. Radar Online reported that with "My Life Was Never Easy" arriving, Game may not be able to keep, or even see, those profits because Rainey's team has targeted his pockets. Rainey has been trying to collect on the money for years. In recent court docs, her lawyers revealed they have only been able to collect $293,902.29 and $7,375,551.25 is still owed. The Game has publicly claimed he has no plans on paying Rainey and has been accused of creating shell companies to hide his money. The outlet also stated that a judge has already awarded Rainey Game's profits from the Cameo app where celebrities deliver personalized messages to fans for a fee. Game was accused of making thousands of dollars on Cameo only to have the money sent to his businesses, not himself. It was also reported that his royalties from Born 2 Rap were also awarded to Rainey. [via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-game-may-have-profits-from-kanye-collab-seized-by-sexual-assault-accuser-report-news.146171.html

Bob Saget's Funeral Attended By "Full House" Cast & More

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:11 GMT

Bob Saget's funeral was held at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills on Friday. Hundreds of friends and family were in attendance, including many from the cast of Full House. Ahead of the service, Saget's Full House costar, John Stamos, remarked on Twitter that it'd be the hardest day of his life. "Today will be the hardest day of my life," Stamos tweeted, Friday. "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference." Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty ImagesSaget passed away on January 9th in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use and a cause of death is pending. "He was everything to us and we want you to know how much he loved his fans, performing live and bringing people from all walks of life together with laughter," his family wrote in a statement after his death. "Though we ask for privacy at this time, we invite you to join us in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world." Saget is survived by his wife Rizzo, and three daughters, Aubrey, 34, Lara, 32, and Jennifer, 29. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/bob-sagets-funeral-attended-by-full-house-cast-and-more-news.146169.html

Chris Brown Fights Off Bad Guys In "Iffy" Visual

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:45 GMT

Fans are expecting that the release of this single will mark the return of Chris Brown. The singer has continued to make business moves and collaborate with his famous friends, but C. Breezy fans have been waiting for the moment Brown stepped into the scene with a solo effort that would mark the coming of a new album. Despite any controversies or news of lawsuits that often plagued the star, each of Brown's releases—whether he stands on his own or beside artists like Drake, Young Thug, 2 Chainz, H.E.R., or Yung Bleu—top the charts. On Friday (January 14), Brown ushered in a new season with the release of his single "Iffy," and he resurfaced with a visual to complement the track. In it, viewers will find fast cars, villains, and Brown showing off his video game-inspired dance moves in the Joseph Kahn-directed clip. It is still unclear if this track is slated for inclusion on a future project, but we'll keep you updated. In the meantime, check out Chris Brown's music video for his new single "Iffy" above. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/chris-brown-fights-off-bad-guys-in-iffy-visual-new-video.46814.html

Tiffany Haddish Arrested After Falling Asleep At The Wheel: Report

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:29 GMT

Tiffany Haddish was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Georgia, early Friday morning. The comedian had reportedly fallen asleep at the wheel around 4:00 AM. In addition to being hit with a DUI, police booked her for improper stopping on a roadway. TMZ reports that officers believed her to have been smoking weed. By 6:30 AM, Haddish posted $1,666 to bond out of jail. Astrid Stawiarz / Getty ImagesHaddish has opened up recently about losing her grandmother, who raised her, as well as her dog. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight published on Friday, Haddish admitted that her "personal life is in shambles" following all of the loss. "I'm very emotional. I've been crying a lot 'cause it's— that's my heart," she said. "My dog was my heart, and the other people who passed, you know, they were my rocks. They had my back. I mean, they taught me a lot, so I lost the physical, [but] I'm sure I got them in the spiritual." Haddish also recently went through a breakup with Chicago rapper Common. In December, she discussed the relationship admitting that she misses him "from time to time, but that's with any relationship you might have. You miss them, but I'm fine with it. It's cool." [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/tiffany-haddish-arrested-after-falling-asleep-at-the-wheel-report-news.146167.html

Dwyane Wade Believes Michael Jordan's Name Won't Be Included In Future "GOAT" Conversations

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:29 GMT

As new generations find their favorites in entertainment and sports, we're seeing a shift in those "GOAT" conversations. It is something that Hip Hop sees every few years, and depending on who you speak with will depend on who the "greatest of all time" will be. Old head purists will name someone maybe from the 1980s or '90s, while younger listeners won't host names like Biggie Smalls, Tupac, or even Nas on their "top" lists. The same occurs in sports, in particular, basketball when fans speak about the best players to ever go hard in the paint. Michael Jordan has been at the top of GOAT NBA talks for decades, but Dwyane Wade believes that will change as time goes on. Streeter Lecka / Staff / Getty Images"We're not gonna be the ones having a conversation about the GOATs," Wade said of his generation who praised Jordan. The NBA legend was speaking with the Armchair Expert podcast and mentioned another icon that fans fail to mention. "Now it's going to be the younger, younger, younger generation. And they're gonna forget about Jordan like we forget about Kareem [Abdul-Jabbar]." "I watch players play today and, like, I thought I was good … [but] they're way better than me," Wade said. "The game continues to keep moving forward, and so we're going to continue to see things we've never seen before. And the eyes are gonna get younger and younger." Watch Wade on Armchair Expert below and let us know if you believe Jordan's name will fade from those GOAT conversations. If so, how long will it take for NBA fans to edge him out with new names? [via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/dwyane-wade-believes-michael-jordans-name-wont-be-included-in-future-goat-conversations-news.146168.html

Kylie Jenner Shares Photos From Baby Shower On IG

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:52 GMT

Kylie Jenner shared a collection of photos from her recent baby shower on Instagram, Friday. The series of nine photos showed Jenner rocking a tight long white dress and silver necklace. Among the photo dump was a new picture of Jenner alongside her mother and grandmother, a shot of the gifts she's received, and more. Rich Fury / Getty ImagesJenner first announced she was pregnant with her and Travis Scott's second child back in September 2021. Kylie and Travis' first child, Stormi, is set to turn four years old in February. Over the New Year's holiday, Jenner reflected on the "blessings" and "heartaches" that 2021 brought to her and her family. "As 2022 is approaching I’ve been reflecting on this last year and the blessings that it brought but also the many heartaches it held," she wrote in a post on social media. "I will never forget this year and all the significant changes it made to my life. I pray this new year is filled with a lot of love for all of you and I hope everyone stays safe and healthy during this time." Check out Jenner's new photos here. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kylie-jenner-shares-photos-from-baby-shower-on-ig-news.146165.html

Martin Shkreli Hit With Life-Time Ban From Pharmaceutical Industry

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:19 GMT

Martin Shkreli, best known as the "pharma bro" responsible for jacking up the price of and monopolizing the market for a lifesaving drug, has been barred from the pharmaceutical industry for life. He also must return $64.6 million in profits he made from the price gauging. “Shkreli was no side player in, or a ‘remote, unrelated’ beneficiary of Vyera’s scheme,” U.S. District Judge Denise Cote wrote in her 135-page opinion. “He was the mastermind of its illegal conduct and the person principally responsible for it throughout the years.” Drew Angerer / Getty ImagesShkreli raised the price of Daraprim from $13.50 to $750 per pill after obtaining exclusive rights back in 2015, while CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals. New York Attorney General Letitia James referenced Shkreli's purchase of the Wu-Tang Clan album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, in her statement responding to the ruling. "The powerful don’t get to make their own rules, despite Shkreli thinking cash rules everything around him," James tweeted. She added: “‘Envy, greed, lust, and hate,’ don’t just ‘separate,’ but they obviously motivated Mr. Shkreli and his partner to illegally jack up the price of a life-saving drug as Americans’ lives hung in the balance. But Americans can rest easy because Martin Shkreli is a pharma bro no more.” [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/martin-shkreli-hit-with-life-time-ban-from-pharmaceutical-industry-news.146166.html

Sledgren, Wiz Khalifa & Larry June Come Together On "Chill With Me"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:54 GMT

Not much longer than a month after surprising fans with a 14-track project in collaboration with Cardo Got Wings, Wiz Khalifa and Sledgren have returned with a new single called "Chill With Me." The two-minute and 46-second long drop-off sees the two stars also link up with San Francisco-born rapper Larry June, whose voice blends beautifully with Wiz's as they take on the beat together. While promoting the new release on Instagram, Sledgren wrote "my first single off my compilation @empire @taylorgang @glitchrealm." The super vibey song also received a visual, which sees the friends get together at a small function to sip on some drinks as they get their verses off for the camera. Although Wiz is only featured on "Chill With Me," his verse has been earning plenty of praise. "Wiz is melting everybody's heart with his comeback," one person wrote under the YouTube music video upload. "Wiz bringing that feeling back," another added. "Been a fan since a kid. Larry always snapping on shit.. A necessary link up." Listen to Sledgren's latest joint single below, and let us know what you think in the comments. Quotable Lyrics: In my whip, $100,000 cars behind us Secret location, if we don't send it, they don't find us Weed is the greatest, the girls treat me like your highness Havin' the time of her life, she say this night's priceless via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/sledgren-wiz-khalifa-and-larry-june-come-together-on-chill-with-me-new-song.1993765.html

Kanye West Defends Buying A House Next To Kim Kardashian

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:37 GMT

Kanye West says that he purchased a home next to Kim Kardashian so it'd be easier to stay close with his kids, not to spy on his ex-wife, as he says some media outlets have implied. West discussed his family situation during a new interview with Hollywood Unlocked. “My solace comes from seeing my kids and getting a solid schedule," West explains in a clip from the upcoming interview. "That’s why I even got the house. They flipped it in the media like it was something wrong with me getting a house next to my kids.” Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty ImagesYe copped the $4.5 million home back in December 2021. Fans on social media were quick to label the behavior "creepy" and "stalkerish." West continues: “It’s nothing where my career, rap, this media, none of that, that’s going to keep me from my children, and that’s what I want everybody to know: Don’t play with me, don’t play with my children, and ain’t no security gonna get between me and my children; and you ain’t finna gaslight me and you ain’t gonna run this narrative on me.” As for music news, West's new collaboration with The Game, "Eazy," is expected to release tonight on Spotify. Check out Kanye's explanation for buying the house below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kanye-west-defends-buying-a-house-next-to-kim-kardashian-news.146163.html

Heidi Klum & Snoop Dogg Collaborate On New Song, "Chai Tea With Heidi"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:30 GMT

Snoop Dogg has teamed up with an impressive roster of other creatives throughout his long-spanning career, and now, he can add 48-year-old German-American model Heidi Klum to his list. As ET Canada reports, the Making the Cut host has teamed up with the California-born rapper for a new song called "Chai Tea with Heidi," which is said to have been inspired by Rod Stewart's 1983 hit "Baby Jane." If you're wondering what prompted such an unusual pair of celebrities to come together, the answer is Germany's Next Top Model. "When we were discussing the title song for the upcoming season of Germany’s Next Top Model, it was suggested perhaps I should record my own song this year," the mother of four explained. "I love stepping outside of my comfort zone and challenging myself so it was something I was definitely considering but I knew there was only one person I wanted to sing with." Klum went on to explain that she's a huge fan of the "Gin N Juice" rapper, adding that she "figured [she] needed to go big or go home" with her trip to the studio. "I contacted him about the idea and, to my surprise and delight, he invited me to come to his studio. I love a song that makes people want to dance and have fun… and Snoop helped deliver just that." "Sometimes, I need to pinch myself to make sure I am not dreaming this because it is truly a dream come true." Listen to "Chai Tea with Heidi" above and let us know what you think of Snoop Dogg's latest collaborative venture in the comments. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/heidi-klum-and-snoop-dogg-collaborate-on-new-song-chai-tea-with-heidi-news.146164.html

Token Shares "Pink Is Better" Featuring Rico Nasty, Benny The Butcher, JID & More

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:08 GMT

On his latest project, Pink Is Better, 23-year-old Token delivers 18 tracks and a handful of features that prove he's off to a great start for 2022. The Boston-born recording artist linked up with Rico Nasty on "High Heels," Benny The Butcher on "Amsterdam," JID on "Boom," Digital Nas and SAINT LYOR on "I Can't Help," as well as Lil Skies on "IOD." "The story of Pink Is Better has a lot of ideas and feelings to unravel," the recording artist wrote on Instagram last week, ahead of his new project's arrival. "My last project, Between Somewhere, I was never able to put physical copies online. This is something I always regretted because I remember being in third grade and getting Eminem's Relapse CD as a gift, and reading through the entire booklet. Token continued, "as a nine-year-old, it helped me understand the project more. In the PIB CD booklet, I have given context to each song along with what I was going through during each song's creation." Have you streamed Pink Is Better yet? If yes, tell us which feature is your favourite in the comments. Tracklist: 1. A Little Different 2. Caught on Camera 3. High Heels (feat. Rico Nasty) 4. HOT! 5. Not Love 6. Sip 7. Be Happy 8. WHITE TURNS RED 9. Struck Gold 10. Amsterdam (feat. Benny The Butcher) 11. Chit Chat 12. Boom (feat. JID) 13. ROUND OF APPLAUSE 14. Best Highs 15. I Can't Help (feat. Digital Nas & SAINT LYOR) 16. IOD (feat. Lil Skies) 17. Pink 18. Thank God via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/token-shares-pink-is-better-featuring-rico-nasty-benny-the-butcher-jid-and-more-new-mixtape.122349.html

RapCaviar Shares 2010s Mount Rushmore Murals Featuring Drake, Kendrick Lamar & More

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:49 GMT

Spotify’s RapCaviar unveiled several murals across the country, Friday, featuring their selections for the Mount Rushmore of rappers from the 2010s. RapCaviar's list includes J. Cole, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Nicki Minaj. The murals popped up in each of the rapper's hometowns of Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, and Raleigh. The pieces were each designed by Jeks One, Luke Pollard, Jacob Rochester, and Anderson Bluu. Kevin Winter / Getty Images“When the initial Mt Rushmore of 2010s Rap viral moment happened, we knew it had become so big that it deserved a physical installation in the real world,” Carl Chery, Spotify’s Creative Director & Head of Urban Music, explained, according to uDiscover Music.“Nicki, Cole, Kendrick, and Drake came of age at the beginning of the 2010s, setting the tone for hip-hop in the streaming era, and now 12-years later they are each legends in their own right and pillars of the genre. These murals are a celebration of their contributions, and we hope their locations in each artists’ hometown is meaningful to them and their fans.” There are many artists left off of RapCaviar's list, but three artists who rarely see their way onto Mount Rushmore lists are the members of the Migos. Back in June, Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff explained why they think the method of ranking rappers presents a disadvantage to rappers in groups. "Say for instance, they say 'name your top five rappers," Offset told The Shade Room at the time. "They really count us out cause we in a group. Just like XXL Freshmen, during the time, we couldn't be on it cause we was a group, and they don't do groups. It should be a little circle with all three heads like boom boom boom on that Mt. Rushmore. Cause w done birthed a lot of this." Check out RapCaviar's Mount Rushmore murals below as well as the artists behind them. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/rapcaviar-shares-2010s-mount-rushmore-featuring-drake-kendrick-lamar-and-more-news.146162.html

The Game & Kanye West's "Eazy" Will Drop Exclusively On Spotify Tonight

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:46 GMT

If you were disappointed to find out that Kanye West didn't drop any new music last night, you'll be happy to hear that a rep for The Game has confirmed to HNHH that Ye and the Compton-born recording artist have a new single, called "Eazy" on the way tonight. According to the e-mail, the new track will arrive at 9 PM PT/12 AM ET, and "will be a 24-hour Spotify exclusive, which appears to mean that the single will only be available for a limited amount of time, although we may hear it again if it's added to the Donda 2 tracklist, which the father of four has been hard at work on in the studio. "Life should be eazy for everybody," The Game said of the forthcoming song with West. "We make the choice to complicate it for ourselves and others. Change your perspective and change the world." On Thursday, January 13th, the Atlanta-born Yeezy founder dropped off the interesting artwork for "Eazy," to his IG page, which sees a bloody monkey carcass holding its arms up. "MY LIFE WAS NEVER EAZY," he captioned the photo, tagging The Game, who also uploaded the same image with a similar caption. According to the "Violent Crimes" artist's new girlfriend, Julia Fox, West also has some new "f*cking insane" new music with Future on the way. "Even being in the studio with him and Future and listening to the new songs which, by the way, are f*cking insane. That’s really cool. I love that and I love music. Music has saved my life on many occasions," she said on her Forbidden Fruits podcast. Just a few days ago, a video of Ye and the "How We Do" hitmaker trading bars over an Eazy-E sample surfaced online, only sparking more excitement about whatever they've been cooking up in the studio – read more about that here. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-game-and-kanye-wests-eazy-will-drop-exclusively-on-spotify-tonight-news.146161.html

Johan Lenox Taps RMR For A Feature On "No One Gets Me"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:10 GMT

Johan Lenox's latest single - "No One Gets Me" featuring RMR - finds him in a sombre mood, reflecting on how those around him seem to be chasing things like love and marriage while he continues to wake up on the bathroom floor and live life as a single man. "'Cause no one wants to go out like they did before/No one wants to kick it like they did before/They'll be getting married till they get divorced/And I'll be waking up here on a bathroom floor," the artist and producer sings on the pre-chorus.

According to ?Shore Fire?, fans of Lenox have a lot to look forward to as he gears up to unleash his debut album, WDYWTBWYGU, on March 11th. The project will see appearances from Cousin Stizz, The Brooklyn Youth Chorus, Mr. Hudson, Ant Clemons, Thouxanbanfauni, Lancey Foux, and 070 Shake. Along with the three-minute and 22-second moody single, Johan Lenox and RMR also teamed up for a new music video, which you can watch above. Quotable Lyrics: 'Cause no one wants to go out like they did before No one wants to kick it like they did before They'll be getting married till they get divorced And I'll be waking up here on a bathroom floor [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/johan-lenox-taps-rmr-for-a-feature-on-no-one-gets-me-new-song.1993764.html

The Weeknd "Dawn FM" Review

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:59 GMT

Since his breakout year in 2011, The Weeknd (born Abel Tesfaye) has exhibited a keen interest in nostalgia. The intro to his third Trilogy mixtape Echoes Of Silence was an Illangelo-produced rework of Michael Jackson’s classic 1988 song “Dirty Diana,” but “Wanderlust” from his 2013 debut album Kiss Land was the first full-fledged 1980s pop record the Toronto native ever released. Beauty Behind The Madness doubled down on that retro aesthetic with tracks like “Can’t Feel My Face,” “In The Night,” and “As You Are,” and following the commercial success of his sophomore album, The Weeknd started incorporating an increasing amount of nostalgic sonics into his releases, hence the string of hit records like “I Feel It Coming,” “Rockin’,” “Blinding Lights,” and “Save Your Tears” over the past six years. When sharing “Take My Breath” last August, it was evident that Abel had already perfected his unique brand of pop nostalgia, but the key question going into the decorated singer’s fifth studio album was whether pulling inspiration from past decades yet again was a formula that would be both impressive and compelling. Well, with the release of Dawn FM on Friday, January 7, 2022, The Weeknd bet on himself — as every artist should do — and doubled down on that signature sound while also sharing what is arguably the most ambitious commercial release of his career so far. Focusing on the music alone, Dawn FM is a concept album that, narratively speaking, is leagues ahead of After Hours and the entirety of The Weeknd’s discography. The story of his previous studio album, for example, was far easier to understand by listening to the music in tandem with its accompanying visuals, but Dawn FM is more than capable of standing on its own. While you should most certainly have the “Take My Breath,” “Sacrifice,” and “Gasoline” music videos on your watch list, it’s worth something that The Weeknd is able to convey the central message of Dawn FM through the format and structure of the record. Set within the transmitted frequency of the fictional — yet loosely Toronto-inspired — radio station 103.5 Dawn FM,the album is the music that’s playing while you’re stuck in the most infamous waiting room of all time: Purgatory. The disc jockey is Jim Carrey, who only plans on spinning groovy tunes from the music industry’s favorite alternative Canadian popstar. Carrey excels in his role, performing one of the most vivid and creative album narrations in recent memory, and he’s also the person to introduce Dawn FM’s concept on the first track, saying “You are now listening to 103.5 Dawn FM/You've been in the dark for way too long/It's time to walk into the light.” Religious undertones and the notion of fate immediately ensue, but to ease listeners into the album experience, Jim Carrey hypnotically invites them to “relax and enjoy another hour of commercial free yourself music.” And after careful consideration, there’s no better way to describe The Weeknd’s latest effort. The record-breaking artist consciously made Dawn FM distinctly different from a commercial-free broadcast, in terms of literally having a commercial incorporated into the twelfth track “Every Angel is Terrifying” and metaphorically sticking to the polished, retro pop soundscape that has scored him three 8x platinum singles. What makes Dawn FM differ from a commercial-ridden, top 40 radio program, however, is the “free yourself” aspect, as both The Weeknd and Jim Carrey unabashedly dig deep into the album’s more existential topics, from human tendencies like longing for acceptance from others and regretting one’s past to mortal concerns like the importance of life and what happens after people die. Dawn FM is a combination of music that makes you move and music that moves you, and although The Weeknd is typically compared to Michael Jackson, that approach has led to newly drawn parallels between the XO artist’s new release and Prince’s iconic 1984 album Purple Rain, both of which explore the concepts of forgiveness and the afterlife. While that’s an understandable comparison, it’s best to take as many steps back as necessary and weigh Dawn FM’s pros and cons without mentioning it in the same breath as one of the greatest albums of all time. While conceptually enthralling, Dawn FM’s most glaring flaw is the byproduct of The Weeknd’s faithful marriage to the sound of the 80s. The first 22 minutes of the album are so incredibly dense with that aesthetic that the high from the standout electropop track “Gasoline” has already diminished by the time you wonder if you accidentally hit repeat on “Take My Breath” when “Sacrifice” starts playing. Perhaps it’s just due to the Dawn FM’s premise, but there are many times throughout the album where it actually feels like purgatory, with the endless pop groove feeling far more eerie than entertaining. Thankfully, Jim Carrey interrupts the broadcast halfway through the album to transition the album into a more sonically diverse stretch of tunes, which he refers to as “thirty minutes of easy listening to some slow tracks.” From that point on, Dawn FM rolls out some of its most anticipated tracks, including the celebratory Tyler, The Creator-assisted “Here We Go…Again” and “I Heard You’re Married” with Lil Wayne, yet after making it three songs deep into the “easy listening,” things quickly start to feel monotonous again. Once again, an interlude of sorts refocuses the project and prevents it from dropping off completely, and instead of another performance by Jim Carrey, the ethereal commercial/skit/spoken word performance on “Every Angel Is Terrifying” is what makes Dawn FM exciting again. The lively Lil Wayne-featured song leads into “Less Than Zero,” an exceptionally strong final track from The Weeknd, and the “Phantom Regret by Jim” outro is the masterful conclusion that brings everything full circle. At worst, Dawn FM is a two-sided album that can’t choose between being a collection of lush, nostalgic pop songs or a meaningful record that’s meant to be contemplated, but even that assessment is far too harsh. At best, Dawn FM is a redefining moment for The Weeknd as he embarks on the second decade of his record-breaking career, but ultimately, only time will tell. For now, the Weeknd’s attention to detail and earnest effort on every bridge, verse, beat transition, and radio-themed skit has yielded a strangely beautiful project that serves as another great addition to his increasingly remarkable catalog. It’s far too soon to make any haphazard claims about where it ranks amongst The Weeknd’s other works, but Dawn FM is his most imaginative, haunting, and thought-provoking release in a very long time. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-weeknd-dawn-fm-review-news.146154.html

Ant Clemons Shares 4-Song EP "4Play"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:56 GMT

It's crazy to think that this year will mark four years since the release of Kanye West's ye, an album that helped put Ant Clemons on a bigger spotlight on his talent. The singer's gone on to release Happy 2 Be Here two years later, and then came through with the revamped edition last year. However, there hasn't been a drought of music on his end. Throughout 2021, he blessed fans with singles like "Story Of My Life," "Section" ft. Kehlani, and "Appreciation" ft. 2 Chainz and Ty Dolla $ign. Though an official follow-up to Happy 2 Be Here hasn't arrived, Ant Clemons blessed fans with 4Play this week. The EP has a run-time of a little over 10 minutes, putting Clemons' songwriting and smooth vocals on display over four new records. Check the project below and sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ant-clemons-shares-4-song-ep-4play-new-mixtape.122348.html

Saba & Krayzie Bone Unleash New Single "Come My Way"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:54 GMT

We're approaching nearly four years since Saba dropped off his last studio album, CARE FOR ME. Met with nothing but acclaim, the Chicago artist is finally revving up for the release of his next body of work, Few Good Things come. Ahead of its release, he blessed fans with a brand new single titled, "Come My Way" ft. Krayzie Bone. The jazzy harmonies and downtempo production perfectly unite Saba and Krayzie Bone on wax for an "ode to nostalgia, and growing up," as the Chicago artist described in a statement. "When I think back on first discovering Bone Thugs-N-Harmony as a child, it immediately stood out to me as unique,” Saba said of the impact Bone Thugs had on him growing up. “I started paying attention and really learning how to rap from listening to them and trying to recite it. It felt honest and completely true to themselves — authentic in a way that doesn’t come around very often and in a way that will be impossible to recreate. Their mix of melody and rhythms that I had never heard is what connected with me in a way that other music just didn’t. It inspired me to be more creative.“ Check the song out below. Quotable Lyrics I'ma tell him to be careful 'cause a copper wanna kill him And the family in the ghetto From the bottom of the barrel, I'ma run it like a pharaoh N***a, this is for the peasants who be worried bout the peso via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/saba-and-krayzie-bone-unleash-new-single-come-my-way-new-song.1993763.html

Fivio Foreign Accuses Asian Doll Of Lying On His Name

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:50 GMT

Asian Doll is trending yet again -- this time, it's because Brooklyn drill rapper Fivio Foreign called her out for allegedly lying about him on social media. Dallas-based rapper Asian Doll continues to be one of the biggest traffic drivers in hip-hop. Between her podcast walk-out a few weeks ago, her constant tweets about ex-boyfriend King Von, and her never-ending antics on social media, Asian Doll always finds herself trending for a different reason. This time, she tweeted about spotting Fivio Foreign at the bowling alley, telling the world what the star allegedly told her when they crossed paths. Prince Williams/Getty Images

Johnny Nunez/Getty Images"I had my ski mask on at the bowling alley fivio gone say take that sh*t off & show that pretty face we wanna see that sh*t," tweeted Asian Doll. It didn't take long for Fivio to clear the record, responding that nothing of the sort took place. "Wtf.. Wat type ov lie is dat," he wrote, quoting the tweet. "She da homie for sure.. but I gotta gurl.. Yu kno I ain’t moving like dat." When fans started theorizing on how embarrassed Asian must have been after getting called out by another mainstream rapper, she assured fans that she's still cool with Fivio, and she's not ashamed. "You know you my boy @FivioForeign & I was high asf*ck & you know my body & I love yo b*tch & you know I love my heartttttt that’s over there with you," she wrote back. "I’m just a viral b*tch. The way I’m not embarrassed is crazyyyyyyy." Check out the exchange below and let us know what you think really happened at the bowling alley.

Screenshot via @FivioForeign on Twitter

Screenshots via @AsianDaBrattt on Twitter via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/fivio-foreign-accuses-asian-doll-of-lying-on-his-name-news.146160.html

Gunna Blushes Speaking About Chl e Bailey On "The Breakfast Club"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:07 GMT

When Gunna was asked about Chlöe Bailey during his latest interview with The Breakfast Club, the rapper couldn't help but blush when thinking about his rumored girlfriend. The two recently collaborated on the song "you & me" from Gunna's new album DS4EVER and, prior to the release of the song, they had sparked dating rumors by appearing together at a series of basketball games. While they argue that they're only friends, Gunna spoke about Chlöe and couldn't help but show his giddiness. Angela Yee asked Gunna about how he ended up meeting Chlöe, mentioning the rapper posting a photo of Chlöe on his Instagram Stories and shooting his shot. Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy didn't even let the rapper answer, cutting him off and making a big deal about him blushing. Paras Griffin/Getty Images"Stop, stop, stop, stop," said Gunna. "It was the tongue for me, it was, it really was. But I didn't know her [when I posted that]. And I wasn't-- okay, I kind of was shooting my shot a little bit. It was a shot. It was a game, it's a common game. I wanted to take her somewhere cool, not just out to the studio. We stopped at the game right fast." Charlamagne told Gunna to remember the people who elevate his energy, pointing out that the rapper was shuffling his feet, smiling, and blushing while speaking about Chlöe. During the interview, Gunna also cleared up the rumors that Chlöe is his cousin, denying that much and saying they're friends. Do you think they make a cute couple though? Check out new pictures of them below.

Johnny Nunez/Getty Images via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/gunna-blushes-speaking-about-chl-e-bailey-on-the-breakfast-club-news.146157.html

Jonah Hill Reveals The Only Way He'd Do "Superbad 2"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:05 GMT

Jonah Hill says he has no desire to participate in a sequel to Superbad; however, if it focused on the main characters as seniors in an "old-folks-home," he'd be interested. Hill discussed his pitch for Superbad 2 during an interview with W Magazine on Friday. “I haven’t pitched this to anybody,” Hill said in the piece. “What I want to do is when we’re like 80, do a Superbad 2. Like, ‘old-folks-home Superbad.’ Our spouses die, and we’re single again. That’s what I want Superbad 2 to be, and that’s the only way I would ever make it.” Andrew Toth / Getty ImagesThe 2007 film is often considered one of the best high school movies of all time. In addition to Hill, it stars Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Seth Rogen, and Bill Hader. Despite Hill's pitch, Seth Rogen has said that he's "100 percent probably" never going to make another Superbad film. "I think of all the movies we've ever made, Superbad is the one I'd 100 percent probably never touch," Rogen told LADBible in 2020. "Honestly, I don't think it requires improvement or anything to be built upon it. I'm unbelievably proud of it, it really holds up - people still watch it, high school kids come up to me telling me that they watched it for the first time and how they loved it. It's worked its way into being viewed as one of the better high school movies that's out there. I'm so terrified of subtracting from it in any way with a bad sequel or spin-off that I'd never do it. I have so few actual good accomplishments that I'm horrified to fuck with the ones I have." [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/jonah-hill-reveals-the-only-way-hed-do-superbad-2-news.146156.html

Russ Shares Nostalgic New Heartbreak Single, "Remember"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:53 GMT

Russ gave us CHOMP 2 just over a month ago, but the 29-year-old recording artist has already returned with a new single titled "Remember." The New Jersey-born vocalist delivered the song on Friday, returning to his lo-fi R&B roots as he sings a sad breakup tune, mourning a relationship that he was once super committed to that apparently is no more. "Let's go back to the time when it was alright (Alright, okay, come on)/Let’s go back to the time where we would drink wine (Drink wine)/And you would go down pretty baby, with me, girl, oh, yeah/And I would go to the end of the world for you, baby girl (Hmm)," the There's Really A Wolf hitmaker croons, reflecting on the nostalgia that's taken over him. What are your thoughts on Russ' new single, "Remember"? Listen below and let us know how you feel in the comments. Quotable Lyrics: Let's go back to the time when it was alright (Alright, okay, come on) Let’s go back to the time where we would drink wine (Drink wine) And you would go down pretty baby, with me, girl, oh, yeah And I would go to the end of the world for you, baby girl (Hmm) [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/russ-shares-nostalgic-new-heartbreak-single-remember-new-song.1993760.html

Mariah The Scientist & Young Thug Get Married In "Walked In" Music Video

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:37 GMT

Mariah The Scientist sparked some rumors with Young Thug when the pair of recording artists were spotted in some wedding-style photos, prompting fans to theorize on the nature of their relationship. We've seen Mariah with Thug several times over the course of the last few years, but Thug is also in a well-documented relationship with Jerrika Karlae. On Friday, the world finally learned the origin story of those wedding pictures with the release of Mariah's "Walked In" music video, which shows the couple cutting the cake with some of their best friends, including Gunna, in attendance. It remains to be seen whether Mariah and Thug are in a real-life relationship but watch them get kayfabe-married in the video below. Do you think they look cute together? via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/mariah-the-scientist-and-young-thug-get-married-in-walked-in-music-video-new-video.46813.html

Cordae Speaks On His Friendship With Gunna & Lil Durk & Being Influenced By Nas In New Album Intervi

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:31 GMT

Cordae's From a Birds Eye View was one of the most anticipated releases to come from this week's New Music Friday arrivals. In a recent interview with Zane Lowe of Apple Music, the 24-year-old North Carolina native opened up about his friendship with Gunna and Lil Durk – both of whom appear on the new project – being influenced by superstars like Nas and Eminem, and giving famous friends an early preview of his work. When asked about his mentality going into the making of his sophomore album, the "Super" recording artist explained, "I always just try to outdo myself with everything. And I'm not one to live in the past to think about the past." He continued, "I like to be present and have infinite gratitude presently. But then, also look as a futurist and think about what can I do to take everything creatively, musically artistically to a whole nother level." Cordae told Lowe that he doesn't use the term "good friend" lightly, but he considers both Gunna and Lil Durk to fall into that category. When speaking on he and Wunna's "Today" collab, he said, "so Gunna, we made that record when we was in Australia. We were both doing a festival run in Australia and we travelling together essentially, like back-to-back tours and whatever." "Like he is just a really good guy, like straight up, just a stand-up dude. He on pusha P – he pushing P for real. Same with Lil Durk, man, he's been a supporter of mine since like three years ago... He was like you a G.O.A.T young... Durk tweeted that. He said that publicly, that's not something he just told me in private, he tweeted that. Show love like that, man. That's something I don't take for granted." Elsewhere in the Apple Music interview, Cordae revealed that he sent early copies of From a Birds Eye View to Chris Paul, Dave Chappelle, and Colin Kapernick, sharing that all three of them are also his good friends. "They'll send me like some sneakers or something exclusive before it comes out, always. But so I just like to return the favour," the rapper explained. The Raleigh-born star admitted that he's a Nas baby "all day," confirming that "most of [his] style and influence comes directly" from the King's Disease II hitmaker. "I'll say that all day. Like my style, my cadences, like Nas directly influenced me, just straight up. Like there is no me without Nas." Cordae also took the time to give another influence – Eminem – his flowers. "Eminem man, definitely. You know, my first song that I came out with was the 'My Name Is (Remix)'. So that tells you all, I need to say about what I think of Eminem and how much his music has meant to me." When giving insight into how he came up with his album title, The Lost Boy rapper said, "I'm giving you things that I've experienced, things that I've witnessed, things that I live and gone through, but from a bird's eye view. And also, it means to see things from a zoomed-out lens. To see things from a more broadened perspective." "Because as humans, again, we tend to always think like, it's about me, me, me, me, me and the world revolves around me. But sometimes, we have to see things from a more zoomed-out lens and take a step back and see what someone else's perspective. So it's like a multi-perspective album, for sure." Check out a video of Cordae's interview with Zane Lowe on New Music Daily below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/cordae-speaks-on-his-friendship-with-gunna-and-lil-durk-and-being-influenced-by-nas-in-new-album-int-news.146150.html

ILoveMakonnen & Yellow Trash Can Link Up On "Everything Is Trash"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:10 GMT

ILoveMakonnen kicked off the year with his new collaboration with Yellow Trash Can, "My Girl Trans," and now, they've unveiled their collaborative project in full. Everything Is Trash serves as Makonnen's follow-u to 2020's My Parade. Laced up with a tight 9-song tracklist, and a sole feature from Mat Ox, Makonnen's latest body of work merges together his warm melodies with eccentric influences, from trap and electronic to retro pop. Unfortunately for fans, this could be the final album from ILoveMakonnen that ends up on streaming services. "This may be my last album on the Digital steaming platforms. So enjoy that tonight," he tweeted on Thursday before the project dropped. Check out ILoveMakonnen & Yellow Trash Can brand new project, Everything Is Trash below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ilovemakonnen-and-yellow-trash-can-link-up-on-everything-is-trash-new-mixtape.122347.html

Man Claims COVID-19 Caused His Penis Size To Shrink

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:08 GMT

A man who claims that his penis size was "above average" says it shrunk down to “decidedly less than average," after contracting COVID-19. The victim discussed the issue in a recent episode of the podcast, How To Do It. The man, in his 30s, says he was hospitalized after testing positive for COVID in July 2021. Since then, he's experienced erectile dysfunction and has been medicated for the issue; however, he also says his penis has shrunk. John Moore / Getty Images"My doctors seem to think it's likely permanent," he said. He adds that it has had a “profound impact on my self-confidence and my abilities in bed.” Charles Welliver, director of Men’s Health at Albany Medical College, says that a degree of shrinkage is possible in men suffering from erectile dysfunction. Additionally, as COVID-19 can affect blood flow within the body, Ashley G. Winter, a urologist at the Kaiser Permanente healthcare company, says ED could be a side effect of blood vessels being affected. “You get hard because a whole bunch of blood moves into your penis and stays there,” Winter explained to Slate. “When those blood vessels are affected, you know, then you can get the erectile dysfunction.” [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/man-claims-covid-19-caused-his-penis-size-to-shrink-news.146153.html

New Music Friday: New Heat From Lil Wayne, Cordae, J.I.D., & More

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:03 GMT

The music industry is getting back into the swing of new music releases following the holiday lull. After last week's high-profile album releases from Gunna and The Weeknd, we have another solid release day on our hands, including drops from some of rap's most revered characters. This week, we're welcoming new music from Lil Wayne (who uploaded Sorry 4 The Wait to streaming services with four new songs), Earl Sweatshirt (who dropped his new album, SICK!), YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and many more. For the second week of our New Music Friday round-up, we're taking a look at some of the hottest hip-hop and R&B releases from the last week, including everything that dropped on Friday (January 14). Have a look at our curated list below and let us know your favorite new song and album of this week in the comments. Lil Wayne - Sorry 4 The Wait One of rap's most respected emcees, New Orleans-based living legend Lil Wayne finally released his beloved mixtape, Sorry 4 The Wait, on streaming services. As a gift to the fans, he included four new songs at the front of the tracklist, including features from Lil Tecca, and production from Yung Bleu. Revisit some of your favorite Tunechi records over the weekend, and listen to his new work at the same time. Gunna - "P Power" (feat. Drake) Quite possibly one of the horniest beats we've ever heard, Gunna's new Metro Boomin-produced song "P Power" with Drake features a disco-influenced soundscape with a woman's moans throughout the record. Despite not being included in the original release of DS4EVER, "P Power" arrives one week later to much fanfare. While this might not be the most appropriate song to blast in the crib, "P Power" is surely a memorable addition to both Gunna and Drake's discography. J.I.D. - "Surround Sound" (feat. 21 Savage & Baby Tate) J.I.D. season officially begins with the release of "Surround Sound." A true Atlanta love affair, the new single features 21 Savage and Baby Tate. Arriving ahead of his highly-anticipated new album, The Forever Story, J.I.D. comes through with rapid-fire bars, an exciting flow switch in the second half, and incredible penmanship. Get ready for another strong year from the Dreamville representative. EARTHGANG - "All Eyes On Me" Moving onto another Dreamville act, EARTHGANG also dropped some heat on Friday, coming through with "All Eyes On Me." The release follows "American Horror Story," which dropped at the end of last year. It continues in a similar vein, discussing the experiences of Black men living in America. Listen to the new JetsonMade-produced record, which will be included on EARTHGANG's new album Ghetto Gods. Cordae - From a Birds Eye View The new double-disc sophomore album from Maryland-raised rapper Cordae arrives at the top of 2022, including features from Eminem, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, Gunna, Freddie Gibbs, and more. Following up his Grammy-nominated debut, The Lost Boy, Cordae continues to show why he's a top-tier lyricist on this album, which has already earned great reviews from fans. Could he earn another Grammy nomination for this one? Earl Sweatshirt - SICK! We rarely hear from Earl Sweatshirt but in the last few weeks, the 27-year-old rapper has been unloading layers from his new studio album, SICK!, which dropped in full on Friday. With features from Armand Hammer and Zelooperz, this one is a must-listen for the weekend. Chris Brown - "Iffy" Chris Brown is officially back. Kicking off the rollout to his next studio album, Breezy, the iconic singer has released his new single "Iffy." The track arrives ahead of multiple projects that Chris has slated for release this year, including a short film, an album, and more. Have a listen to see what direction he's headed in next. YoungBoy Never Broke Again - "Bring The Hook" The world anticipated an all-new mixtape from YoungBoy Never Broke Again on Friday, but the Baton Rouge-based rapper must have forgotten about his own announcement. Instead, five new songs from Colors arrived on streaming services, including the much-discussed song, "Bring The Hook." Many of YB's rap contemporaries (Lil Durk, Lil Reese, NLE Choppa, etc.) have responded to him with regards to one line in the song, dissing Chicago's O-Block gangsters. Check it out ahead of YoungBoy's mixtape release next week. FKA twigs - CAPRISONGS Right in the midst of Capricorn season, FKA twigs drops an album for her January-born hustlers featuring The Weeknd, Daniel Caesar, Jorja Smith, and more. The release marks the beginning of the artist's major label partnership with Atlantic Records, further solidifying her as one of the most innovative pop voices of the last decade. Joey Bada$$ - "THE REV3NGE" Joey Bada$$ is out for blood with the release of his new single "THE REV3NGE." Utilizing similar horns as J. Cole's "Middle Child," Joey's hype new record is the first single from the rapper's highly-anticipated upcoming third album. It arrives following Joey's takeover as an actor in Two Distant Strangers, Raising Kanan, and more. He's back for the win -- stay tuned for more new music from Joey Bada$$ throughout this year. Babyface Ray - "Dancing With The Devil" (feat. Pusha-T & Landstrip Chip) Detroit rapper Babyface Ray is angling to have a massive year and he's kicking it off with his new single, "Dancing With The Devil" featuring Pusha-T and Landstrip Chip. The laidback new single is produced by OG Parker, allowing the trio to cook work effectively. Johan Lenox - "No One Gets Me" (feat. RMR) Rising artist Johan Lenox releases his new single, "No One Gets Me" featuring RMR. The emotional new record is the latest to arrive from Johan's upcoming album WDYWTBWYGU. With innovative vocal production techniques and a tremendous contribution from the mysterious masked artist RMR, Johan's album is shaping up to be one filled with quality from the outstanding classical musician, who has built his resume by working with the likes of Kanye West, Big Sean, Snoh Aalegra, and more. Kota The Friend - Lyrics To GO, Vol. 3 One of the most underrated rappers in the game, Kota The Friend reloads with another edition of Lyrics To GO. The ten-track project is a very personal one for Kota, getting vulnerable with his fans on the featureless body of work. Let us know what music you've got on rotation today in the comment section. Check out our songs section for more new releases today. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/new-music-friday-new-heat-from-lil-wayne-cordae-jid-and-more-news.146140.html

Lil Tecca Stars In Lil Wayne's "Sorry 4 The Wait" Bonus Track "Anti-Hero"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:47 GMT

Over the course of this week, Hip-Hop fans have been reminiscing on decade-old mixtapes and albums like Future's Astronaut Status and ScHoolboy Q's Habits & Contradictions, and although one of this week's New Music Friday drops actually celebrated its 10-year anniversary last summer, fans have been flocking to the rerelease of Lil Wayne's iconic 2011 mixtape Sorry 4 The Wait nevertheless. Like Nicki Minaj's Beam Me Up Scotty, A$AP Rocky's LIVE.LOVE.A$AP, and other mixtapes that have been recently updated for consumption on streaming services, Sorry 4 The Wait came attached with four new bonus tracks, including "Cameras," "Lil Romeo," "Bleu Snappin'," and "Anti-Hero." The latter is a dark and swelling track that is produced by Alex Lustig & Tay Keith, and surprisingly, it also features "Ransom" rapper Lil Tecca. Serving as the first official collaboration between Lil Wayne and the Queens rapper/producer, "Anti-Hero" finds both of the artists delivering a hard-hitting anthem that's complete with pop-culture references to former Florida Gators football star Tim Tebow and one of the most renowned comic book villains of all time, Magneto. Listen to Lil Wayne's Lil Tecca-assisted track "Anti-Hero" below, and even though you've likely listened to Sorry 4 The Wait countless times over the past decade, check out the rerelease of the iconic mixtape here. Quotable Lyrics Tunechi just sent it, he said, "Tecca, kill it" I be worried 'bout Benji's, I'm worried 'bout digits If I step on your block, then we spinnin' like fidgets Better watch out, they hoppin' right up out the Civic via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/lil-tecca-stars-in-lil-waynes-sorry-4-the-wait-bonus-track-anti-hero-new-song.1993758.html

Doja Cat Flames Charles Hamilton For Telling Her To "Grow Up"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:44 GMT

You can't deny Doja Cat's talent. Her star prowess is shining these days but her pop-centric stylings shouldn't deter you from doubting her pen. She's proven that she can drop bars, and she's even fielded comparisons to Nicki Minaj in the past few years. However, one person that doesn't seem to be a fan of her is Charles Hamilton. It may have been a while since you've heard that name but his recent comments on Doja Cat and her talent didn't go unseen. Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images"Doja Cat, you gotta chill. The whole world is watching and yes, judging you. Time to grow up," he wrote, seemingly unprovoked. "I know. SUcks. But yeah..." Though Charles Hamilton's tweets have since been deleted, Doja Cat didn't hold back when she decided to roast him. "You ain't sh*t," he wrote in response to the since-deleted tweet. Doja then stated that she was initially under the impression that Charles Hamilton was actually the platinum-selling artist Anthony Hamilton. "Bro i thought you were Anthony Hamilton i was about to tell my whole family I was so excited," she tweeted before flaming Charles Hamilton's catalog. "u that one dude that was like “YABADABADABA BROOKLYN GIRLS," she wrote in a separate tweet. It seems like the back-and-forth has since died down but it was still a confusing and unexpected exchange. Check Doja's tweets below. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/doja-cat-flames-charles-hamilton-for-telling-her-to-grow-up-news.146152.html

DJ Akademiks Theorizes Kendrick Lamar Will Drop Two New Albums

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:55 GMT

DJ Akademiks says he thinks Kendrick Lamar may employ a similar strategy used by Frank Ocean to release his final album with Top Dawg Entertainment. Ocean famously released his album, Endless, as the last part of his contractual obligation with Def Jam Recordings, and then immediately dropped the more popular, Blonde, afterward. "Would he ever do that sh*t like Frank Ocean once did?" Ak said during a recent live stream. "Remember when Frank Ocean dropped an album to get out of a deal and then dropped another. I feel like if Kendrick did that everyone would hate TDE." Rick Kern / Getty ImagesThe strategy worked well for Ocean. Blonde debuted at number one in several countries and was met with widespread critical acclaim. Lamar revealed that his upcoming album will be his final with TDE in a statement, last August. "While the world around me evolves, I reflect on what matters the most. The life in which my words will land next," he said at the time. "As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part of such a cultural imprint after 17 years. The Struggles. The Success. And most importantly, the Brotherhood. May the Most High continue to use Top Dawg as a vessel for candid creators. As I continue to pursue my life’s calling." Check out Akademiks' explanation below. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/dj-akademiks-theorizes-kendrick-lamar-will-drop-two-new-albums-news.146146.html

Kanye West Threatens To Beat Up Pete Davidson On New Song

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:52 GMT

Things are heating up in Yeezyland... Following the announcement of Kanye West's upcoming new song, "My Life Was Never Eazy" featuring The Game, a preview has surfaced online, showing one of the inflammatory lyrics dedicated to Pete Davidson, Kim Kardashian's new boyfriend. As Ye parades around the world with his new girlfriend, Julia Fox, the rap mogul took some free shots at his ex-wife's new man on his new song. Presently still unreleased, the track includes a bar directed at Pete, with Ye saying that he wants to beat up the comedian. Gotham/Getty Images

Elsa/Getty Images"God saved me from the crash, just so I can beat Pete Davidson's ass," raps Ye on the song. The multidisciplinary artist often references the car crash from earlier in his life, where he almost lost his life. Apparently, Ye thinks that he survived the accident just so that he could swap hands with Kim's new boyfriend. The song was announced earlier today with wild cover artwork, showing a bloody monkey over a red background. The Game is reportedly featured on the track, as well. Stay tuned for the release of Ye's new song "My Life Was Never Eazy" with The Game and listen to the preview below. [via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/kanye-west-threatens-to-beat-up-pete-davidson-on-new-song-news.146148.html

"The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder" Trailer Shows Oscar Meddling In Penny's Love Life

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:46 GMT

Penny Proud and her hilarious household are back and feeling louder and prouder than ever. It's been nearly two years since Disney+ announced that a revival of The Proud Family was in the works, and on Friday, January 14th, the streamer delivered a trailer for the series, which is set to premiere next month. As PEOPLE notes, original cast members like Kyla Pratt (Penny), Tommy Davidson (Oscar Proud), Paula Jai Parker (Trudy Proud), Jo Marie Payton (Suga Mama), Karen Malina White (Dijonay Jones), Soleil Moon Frye (Zoey Howzer), Alisa Reyes (LaCienega Boulevardez), and Cedric the Entertainer (Uncle Bobby Proud) have been busy reprising their former roles, but we also have a star-studded roster of new faces making appearances. Keke Palmer, Zachary Quinto, Lil Nas X, Leslie Odom Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Lizzo, and Gabrielle Union are just a few of the familiar famous voices you'll likely recognize on The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. In the newly released trailer, we see Penny's mom, Trudy, reflecting on how grown up her daughter is getting, pointing out that her "little girl is becoming a young lady." In his usual fashion, we see Oscar meddle with his daughter's life, interrupting her from sharing a kiss with a boy. "I told you, Penny," he says. "No dating before you're married!" Oscar then covers Penny up with a suit of armour as she pleads with Trudy to make her father stop. As the chaos ensues, Sugar Mama makes an appearance, questioning why her granddaughter is "dressed like Darth Vader." The Proud patriarch jokes, "to keep the boys away like you did in the crusades." Elsewhere in the clip, we see Oscar making a surprise (and unwelcome) appearance at Penny's school dance. Will you be tuning into The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder on Wednesday, February 23rd? Check out the trailer below and let us know. [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/the-proud-family-louder-and-prouder-trailer-shows-oscar-meddling-in-pennys-love-life-news.146147.html

ScHoolboy Q's "Habits & Contradictions" Led The Gangsta Rap Revival

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:44 GMT

“I’m not going to say what it’s gon’ do. What it needs to do is take me to the next level,” ScHoolboy Q teased of his 2012 breakout project, Habits & Contradictions in a PSA shared on YouTube a little over a week before the album was due. At the time, Top Dawg Entertainment’s roster was limited to the Black Hippy members, though only two had seen success to varying degrees. Jay Rock had already scored a spot on the XXL Freshman cover and released his debut album; the strength of 2011’s Section.80 put Kendrick Lamar in a class of his own as Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg passed the torch to the West Coast’s chosen one. For ScHoolboy Q, the dry delivery in his desire for success was underscored by the depravity of falling back into the streets– because there’s only so far you can go as Kendrick Lamar’s hypeman. While The Weeknd was subtly unveiling his face with the release of his flawless Trilogy, ScHoolboy Q was also forming his three-piece. It began with the release of 2011’s Setbacks before Habits & Contradictions arrived in January 2012. Unlike Setbacks, H&C is far grimmer – an album that captures the fogginess of addiction, the volatility of gangbanging, the desperation to be removed from that environment, all while raising a daughter. It’s a lucid memoir depicting Q’s survival instincts in South Central, including the coping mechanisms he used to numb the pain. Johnny Nunez/WireImage/Getty ImagesThough serving as his second project, following Setbacks, Q described H&C as its prequel. His debut album offered insight into the roadblocks that prevented him from veering on the right path. The accomplishments he strived towards, and the decisions that deterred them from happening. Habits & Contradictions dove deeper into the cause-and-effect of his intentions and the spiritual awakening behind his actions. He weaves through the dark alleyways of Figueroa Street with vivid imagery of armed robberies over haunting synths on “NigHtmare In Figg St.” A companion piece to Setback’s “Figg Get THe Money,” Q’s interpolation of Kanye West and Jay-Z’s “N***as In Paris” reminds The Throne of the true value of $50K in South Central. “Put the steel behind ya, put five inside ya/ Better chill out with all that flossin’ patna,” he screeches with urgency. Then, he leaps into complacency when the money’s slow on the melancholic “How I’m Feeling” – a contrast to the Kid Cudi-sampled “Hands On The WHeel” ft. A$AP Rocky which frat boys commandeered as an anthem to keg stands by the end of 2012. He divulges his drug-fueled sexcapades with Ab-Soul on the frenetic cult classic, “Druggys Wit Hoes Again,” and then teams up with Curren$y and West Coast staple Dom Kennedy to describe a gangsta’s romance on “Groovline Pt. 1” over a sample of Marlena Shaw’s “Feel Like Making Love.” H&C gives listeners an expansive range of emotions and experiences, adding depth through sonic textures. Sprinkles of Hieroglyphics and Suga Free’s eccentricities fueled the groovy swag while the aggression of East Coast rap, a la 50 Cent, brought animation to each bar. Each song on H&C contextualizes Q's stages of redemption, beginning with “Sacrilegious” and ending with “Blessed.” The former opens the project from the perspective of a gang member seeking redemption yet continuously spiraling downwards. Q paints a portrait of a desolate Los Angeles that bears similarities to purgatory, detailing unheeded prayers by a church pew. “Marinating in Satan’s sweat, take a sip of this holy water/ Hope God still keep me blessed, with a dark shield for my armor,” he raps in the first verse. On “Blessed,” Q rummages through memories of betrayal, violence, and gangbanging. However, there’s solace in knowing there are better days ahead. On the Setbacks cut, “Birdz & The Beez”, Q and Kendrick Lamar reflect on the volatile environments they grew up in. “Blessed,” then, is its counterpart – where ScHoolboy Q, who was once desensitized to the burdens and violence of the streets, becomes all too aware of the repercussions. All of the emotions he captures are strung together through the realism in his penmanship, and his ability to contort his voice. Thanks to the wonders of MixedByAli, the deranged, and often distorted layering on the ad-libs (Q’s artistic trademark) accentuate the paranoia, anxieties, and most importantly, the aggression behind each bar, each cadence, and each flow.

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images “Tookie Knows” puts this on a display for a minute-and-a-half hallucinatory whirlwind of a PCP trip before leading into the origin story of the Crips on “Raymond 1969” – both songs in reference to the founder of the street organization. However, not all songs are necessarily connected. Unlike Section.80, ScHoolboy’s 2012 album doesn’t blatantly tell a story with a beginning, middle, and an end. Instead, it’s a sonic journey, one where textures and feelings are at the fore, as he intertwines vivid storytelling, unexpected pockets of flow, animated cadences, hilarious non-sequiturs, and murky production. Mike Will-Made It, The Alchemist, and of course, TDE’s in-house team – Sounwave, Dave Free, Tae Beast, THC, etc – each brings unique sounds that fit like puzzle pieces in the often complex world of ScHoolboy Q. Habits & Contradictions doesn’t necessarily play into what one would expect of a West Coast album, especially one with a focus on Los Angeles’ history of gangbanging, and that worked in Q’s favor. The heavy elements of trip-hop, often coming from Portishead samples, meet the ethos of New York’s golden age. There are few rules in this ruthless world Q created on this project, yet his riveting sense of storytelling and lyricism was a breath of fresh air to traditionalists. And perhaps, that’s why Habits & Contradictions remains ScHoolboy Q’s most compelling project to date. Setbacks became the learning curve for Q’s evolution to H&C, where Q can confidently claim, “Coast ain’t been this hard since ‘Pac, Death Row, and Dr. Dre.” The stakes were admittedly high – a make-or-break moment that ultimately propelled ScHoolboy Q into the Freshman class two years later. And while Oxymoron closed out the trilogy that Setbacks started, Habits & Contradictions became the thesis statement to that three-piece. via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/schoolboy-qs-habits-and-contradictions-led-the-gangsta-rap-revival-news.146143.html

Earl Sweatshirt Closes "SICK!" With "Fire In The Hole"

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:35 GMT

Over the past few months, Earl Sweatshirt has emerged from the shadows to build up the anticipation for a new project. Though typically lowkey, the Los Angeles native release of singles like "2010" and "Tabula Rasa" ft. Armand Hammer signaled that a new album was in a pipeline. Just two weeks into the new year, Earl Sweatshirt slid through with the release of his fourth studio album, SICK! The 10-song album boasts production from The Alchemist and Ancestors but it's Black Noi$e who handled the majority of the project, including the album closer, "Fire In The Hole." Pretty electric guitars slide through the subtly muffled jazz percussion while Earl Sweatshirt's stream-of-conscious flow reflects on his own resilience through the trials and tribulations he's faced over the past few years. Check the record out below and peep the entire project right here. Quotable Lyrics Take heed, we took an oath to the sword The shield took a couple chinks but it never broke I know what he mean, how I play it based on what I'm shown Consolidate the cream, then I'm headed home via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/earl-sweatshirt-closes-sick-with-fire-in-the-hole-new-song.1993755.html

Pusha-T's New Album Title Possibly Gets Leaked

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:20 GMT

It looks like the title of Pusha-T's highly-anticipated new studio album has been accidentally revealed through a promotional banner on YouTube Music. The Virginia-based rapper has been teasing his upcoming full-length body of work for some time, telling fans that it will be worth the wait and even saying it's better than his Grammy-nominated album, Daytona. Hip-hop fans have been waiting patiently for Pusha-T to return with his album and it looks like it's coming soon. Paul Morigi/Getty ImagesAccording to multiple sources, Push's upcoming new album could be called It's Not Dry Yet. This information comes from a screenshot on YouTube Music, which encourages fans to listen to the new album, despite it not having been released. This must have been a mistake from YouTube Music's editorial team. The album title has not been confirmed by Pusha-T. As of the time of this publication, the album does not have a release date. However, with the way that Push has been teasing it, it is likely arriving sooner rather than later. If you can't wait for new music from him, check out his feature on Babyface Ray's new single, out today. What do you think of the possible title of Pusha-T's new album? Does it sound like a classic? via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/pusha-ts-new-album-title-possibly-gets-leaked-news.146145.html

Dave Chappelle Admits He Left Bob Saget On Read Before His Death

Posted by itstheboombap — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:17 GMT

Dave Chappelle says he never responded to a text message from Bob Saget before his passing, earlier this week. Chappelle reflected on the late comedian's death during a recent stand-up set at the Peppermint Club in West Hollywood. “I didn’t see Bob coming,” Chappelle said in a video published by TMZ. “Man, he just texted me, and I saw the text yesterday, and I never texted him back ’cause I was just busy." “It happens,” he admitted. “I’m just saying this to remind you: These moments are precious.” Christopher Polk / Getty ImagesSaget died in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida on January 9. While the cause of death has not been determined, investigators have ruled out foul play and drug use. Later in his set, Chappelle commented on the backlash he's received from the LGBTQ+ community and shut down a fan who tried to start beef. “Fuck them, Dave,” the heckler yelled out. Chappelle cut the man off: “No, bro, let me tell you something else. I’m not in a battle with the transgender community. That’s ridiculous. I do not blame the Ls, the Gs, the Bs, or the Ts." "Blame the Jews!” he joked. “Somebody else’s fault. Marching for the Netflix.” [Via] via: https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/dave-chappelle-admits-he-left-bob-saget-on-read-before-his-death-news.146142.html