Pusha T Declares Himself and Kendrick Lamar “The Best Rappers” In New Interview

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Pusha T’s It’s Almost Dry and Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers are two of the most critically acclaimed albums of 2022, so far, and have cemented Push and Kendrick as two of the best, if not the best, rappers of the year. In a new interview with HotNewHipHop, Pusha T declared himself and K.Dot the best rappers in the game and calls the Compton MC’s latest album “great competition.”

“I think he made a strong album. I think his album is definitely a conversation piece, for sure. I think that Kendrick does what he does lyrically,” Push said. “I think it was impressive, for sure. I think it’s great competition. It’s a matter of what you want to hear. I feel like for what it is that I do and what I was going for, and like I said, this is rap album of the year to me. It’s Almost Dry. That is the mood and that is the energy. I think I put out that type of energy.”

The two artist’s albums are considered two of the best that have been released this year and released within weeks of each other. When asked why the albums were so important for 2022, Push responded by saying “because we’re the best rappers.”

“I’m just talking about in a sense of being like really good rappers [laughs], fundamentally good rappers. You know that from those two artists you are getting the truth. That’s it. People know that they are getting quality. You know that you are getting taste. You know that you are getting well-thought-out compositions,” he said. I haven’t heard anybody say that they hated my album or his album. I feel like you’re gonna like both, for sure. But it’s just a matter of what you are feeling and what mood you prefer to be in.”

Push didn’t say whether he thinks K.Dot’s album is better than his or vice versa. But throughout the year Push has made it a point that It’s Almost Dry is indeed “Rap Album Of The Motherf*cking Year.

You can check out the full interview here.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Orlando Magic Selects Duke’s Paolo Banchero with No. 1 Pick

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Leading up to the NBA Draft, it was believed the Orlando Magic would use the No. 1 pick to pick Jabari Smith Jr. from Auburn. Instead, they swerved the basketball world and selected Paolo Banchero of Duke.

The No. 2 pick, going to the Oklahoma City Thunder, was Gonzaga Center Chet Holmgren, and Smith Jr. would fall to the Houston Rockets at no. 3.

“I had a feeling, from the information I was being told, that it was just kind of up in the air,” Banchero said to ESPN. “Orlando wasn’t really sure yet, and just to be ready for whatever.

“I didn’t find out, though, that I was actually getting picked until about 20 seconds before the commissioner got on the stage. I didn’t even have time to really think about it or anything. It just kind of happened. I can’t believe it, but I’m ready. I’m ready.”

During his final season at Duke, Banchero averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. He now joins a young core that features Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, Franz Wagner, and Wendell Carter Jr. All players, except Carter Jr., were drafted by the Magic.

To round out the top five, The Sacramento Kings drafted Keegan Murray, and Detroit added Purdue guard Jaden Ivey to their young core.

There were plenty of Draft Night trades. The New York Knicks sent Kemba Walker to the Detroit Pistons, who are expected to buy the guard out. The Philadelphia 76ers traded Danny Green and the No. 23 pick to the Memphis Grizzlies for De’Anthony Melton.

You can get a full recap of the NBA Draft here.

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GIVĒON Releases Full-Length Debut Album ‘Give or Take’

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GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum R&B star GIVĒON has returned, introducing fans to his full-length debut album, Give or Take. Accompanying the new release is a video for the new single “Lost Me.”

The song’s upbeat production gets things going as the guitar circles the simmering groove. It ends with a chorus, “I’m not looking for the one, later but for now I’m having fun.”

The new album is 15 tracks in length, bringing Cardo, Boi-1da, Jahaan Sweet, Sevn Thomas, OZ, and more in the fold for production.

GIVĒON will now take the album on the road, covering the nation on his North American headlining tour. GIVĒON will also take the stage at the 2022 BET Awards this weekend.

You can hear the album below.

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Lil Nas X Teams with Youngboy Never Broke Again for New Single “Late To Da Party”

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It’s a blend of two different worlds as Lil Nas X and Youngboy Never Broke Again collaborate for the new single “Late To Da Party.”

The new single was created with Younboy currently on house arrest, leading to Lil Nas creatively getting off his meme and trolling mastery, with a blend of video editing to create the official video for the single.

“Late To Da Party” is the first single from Lil Nas X since his debut album Montero. The cover art features someone urinating on a BET Award, following a back and forth with the awards show on Twitter.

Lil Nas X will go on his headlining tour this summer. Until then you can tap into the new single below.

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French Montana After Lil Tjay Shooting: “It’s Hard Out Here for Rappers”

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Lil Tjay was shot on Wednesday, leading to emergency surgery. French Montana was tracked down by TMZ and offered his opinion on the unfortunate incident.

“I know he’s been rushed in from one hospital to another, so I pray for his family,” French said. “I haven’t spoken to him. I heard he’s in critical condition. It’s a bad situation.”

French would go on to detail the current situation for rappers.

“It’s hard out here for rappers, man. We got the hardest job,” he said. “You don’t know where it comes from, man. We think that everybody love us but everybody don’t love us.”

Lil Tjay underwent emergency surgery after being shot on Wednesday in Edgewater, NJ. According to TMZ, Tjay is still unconscious in the hospital.

Sources have alerted TMZ, that while Tjay is still unconscious, he was able to move his legs on Thursday but has not made any other body movements.

Lil Tjay was shot multiple times by Mohamed Konate. Konate was arrested but also sustained gunshot wounds. Surveillance video at the hospital shows someone driving up and leaving Konate on the ground.

Konate was charged with 3 counts of first-degree attempted murder. Two men that were with Tjay were arrested for second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.

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Reebok to Re-Release Iconic Answer IV Worn by Allen Iverson in 01 Finals

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The first re-release of this specific black/white player-exclusive Answer IV since the 2001 season has been confirmed by Reebok. The 2001 game 5 Answer IV will release on June 24.

The shoe, which was a direct colorway reissue of Iverson’s pair from the 2001 finals game 5, was launched globally in 2021, ahead of a summer 2022 American release.

OG underfoot tooling with an embedded Iverson face logo, ribbed heel underlay, sublimated I3 tongue print, a smooth upper vamp, and the iconic zipper shroud are just a few of the classic elements.

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Lil Tjay Reportedly Still Unconscious Following Wednesday Shooting

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Lil Tjay underwent emergency surgery after being shot on Wednesday in Edgewater, NJ. According to TMZ, Tjay is still unconscious in the hospital.

Sources have alerted TMZ, that while Tjay is still unconscious, he was able to move his legs on Thursday but has not made any other body movements.

Lil Tjay was shot multiple times by Mohamed Konate. Konate was arrested but also sustained gunshot wounds. Surveillance video at the hospital shows someone driving up and leaving Konate on the ground.

Konate was charged with 3 counts of first-degree attempted murder. Two men that were with Tjay were arrested for second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.

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Roddy Ricch Drops New EP ‘The Big 3’

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Roddy Ricch is reloaded on the music. The California native is back with a new EP, The Big 3. The drop of three songs is the first release for the rapper since his second album, Live Life Fast.

The singles, “Real Talk,” “Tootsies,” and “No Mop” will be presumably infused in Ricch’s set when he joins Post Malone on a national tour this fall.

Since the release of his last album, Roddy can be heard on singles with 2 Chainz, Post Malone, and more.

Ricch is scheduled to take the stage at the BET Awards this weekend. In anticipation for the performance, you can check out the new release below.

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Lil Durk Walks Amiri Fashion Show At Paris Fashion Week

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Durkio on the runway, relaxed.

Lil Durk hits the runway for his modeling debut during this year’s Paris Fashion Week as he walks in the Amiri Fashion Show. Joining the likes of recent addition of hip hop stars adding “runway model” to their resume, like Jim Jones and Offset, Durk surprised PFW attendees with his participation in the collection’s Spring-Summer 2023 preview.

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Head-to-toe in the new Mike Amiri, the Chicago native was all smiles as strut down the outdoor runway alongside a cast of runway models. Durk’s appearance in the fashion show went viral instantly with fans all over the world praising the “Golden Child” hitmaker as he makes his debut.

Along with fans, Durk received praise from his peers. Other hip hop stars to appear at Paris Fashion Week include Kendrick Lamar and Kodak Black. Check out the full show below.

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While embarking on his modeling career, Durk has been selling out across the nation on “The 7220 Tour,” in support of the #1 debuting album released earlier this year. An extension of the tour has just been announced in support of the album’s forthcoming deluxe edition that features several new songs and features like his new single “Did Shit To Me” featuring Doodie Lo. The deluxe version of 7220 drops this Friday on all digital streaming platforms via Atlantic Records.

Watch Lil Durk’s latest video for “Did Shit To Me” below. Stream it here.

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