Month: June 2023

Gunna’s ‘a Gift & a Curse’ to Debut in Top 5 with 83K First-Week Number

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Gunna Announces New Project 'A Gift & A Curse'

Gunna’s a Gift & a Curse album will debut at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. According to HITS Daily Double, the first week’s total was 83,000, running past the initial projection of 78,000.

The album’s number is not enough to pass Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at Time, which ascended back to the No. 1 spot following 110,000 units in this week. Wallen has been No. 1 for a total of 14 weeks.

The new release has no features. Just Gunna and beats. The release follows “Bread & Butter,” where Gunna dropped off messages to those who think he snitched on Young Thug and more.

On A Gift & A Curse, Gunna once again addresses snitching accusations. On the single “I Was Just Thinking,” Gunna salutes and expresses sympathy for Young Thug.

“That’s four walls talkin’ to you, tellin’ you you gone
Only I done cried, ’cause this feelin’ for my bro (King Slime)
And you know my mind, you done watched that nigga grow
Know you hear the lies, it’s your lil’ brother, my folk
Yeah, I had popped out, but don’t let ’em say I told.”

– Gunna on “I Was Just Thinking”

Overall, the album is 15 tracks long, clocking in at 45 minutes. You can press play on the release below.

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Young Thug is Searching for Ye Online: ‘Answer the F***ing Phone’

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Young Thug is looking for Kanye West. Hitting his Instagram Story after the release of the Business is Business album, Thugger had a short message.

“Kanye answer the fucking phone,” Thug wrote. “It’s Business.”

In a following tweet, Thug wrote: “Kanye doesn’t have a Twitter but somehow he’ll see this tweet.”

Could some work between the two be on the way?

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[WATCH] Lil Uzi Vert Flips Into Massive Crowd at Summer Smash Festival in Chicago

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Over the weekend, Lil Uzi Vert was on hand in Chicago for the Summer Smash Festival. In his Special Guest set, Uzi revealed his new project, The Pink Tape, is due out before the end of the month.

He would then send the crowd into a frenzy with a stage dive.

In addition, Uzi would perform a new song, presumably on The Pink Tape, during his set.

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Judge Delays Quando Rondo Bond Decision, Says She Wants to Review ‘Information Presented by Both Sides’

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Quando Rondo Charged in Multi-Page 49 Count Indictment

Quando Rondo remains in jail as he awaits a decision on a bond. The decision would come from Judge Tammy Stokes, who wants to take “all of the information presented by both sides” and think over making a bond available.

There was no timeline set for a decision to be revealed.

Quando Rondo is one of 19 people charged in a multi-page indictment out of Chatham County, Georgia.

According to WJCL-TV, Rondo, born Tyquin Terrel Bowman, is included in the 49 counts of drug charges, gang affiliation, and illegal use of cell phones. Each of those being charged carries multiple charges.

Quando Rondo is accused of violating the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act and named a manager of the Rollin’ 60’s gang. He also faces charges for the illegal use of communication for using a cell phone to set up the sale of marijuana.

Rondo traveled to Macon, GA, on June 4 to pay for the marijuana; others traveled to Atlanta to deliver money to a supplier.

Before Quando Rondo’s arrest, Tremaine Grant, Samuel Yousman, and Angelo Mcnair were arrested for fentanyl, pills, and firearms. Grant is stated to be a manager of the gang with Rondo.

Quando Rondo had this departing message:

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Lil Uzi Vert Dazzles Fans With Performance Of New Song

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Lil Uzi Vert is an artist that a lot of people want to hear from right now. As it stands, Uzi is in the midst of teasing their new album, The Pink Tape. Originally, Uzi claimed that this album would be released in June. However, that has yet to materialize. Additionally, there is only one week left in the month, which means we might not actually get the album in June, after all. Although this is disappointing, the sheer abundance of snippets we have received indicates that it is at least coming soon.

Last night, Lil Uzi Vert was at the BET Awards. Overall, it was a huge awards show as some of the biggest stars in all of hip-hop showed up to the stage. Moreover, it was a special time as it was a celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. It was a fun night, and Uzi was a huge part of it. This is mostly due to the fact that they got to start off the show with a performance of “Just Wanna Rock.” In fact, there was also a demonstration of a brand-new song. This performance can be seen down below.

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Lil Uzi Vert Delivers New Song

Overall, the song was received well by fans. Not to mention, it is clear that Uzi is going in an obvious direction for their new album. Although this song might not be to everyone’s taste, it is still very much in the same stratosphere as “Just Wanna Rock.” Unfortunately, not everyone enjoyed the song. According to reports, JT threw a phone at Uzi and even called them a groupie after mentioning Ice Spice in the new track. Although the reason for the incident is unknown, the speculation has run rampant.

No matter what, it is clear that we need The Pink Tape sooner rather than later. Hopefully, this is a project that lives up to the hype. Let us know your expectations for it, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world.

Read More: Lil Uzi Vert Shares Yet Another Snippet Ahead Of “The Pink Tape”

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Playboi Carti Chased By Fans After Summer Smash Set

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Playboi Carti is one of the biggest artists in the entire world at this point. Overall, he is someone who is absolutely adored by his fans. Although his music may not be for everyone, there is certainly a massive contingent who love everything he does. Not to mention, Whole Lotta Red is considered to be a classic by many. Its fusion of rap and punk is extremely unique. So much so that Carti even has a guitarist at all of his performances, and it completely enhances the sound of the music.

Yesterday, during the BET Awards, Playboi Carti was in Illinois instead, where he got to be part of Summer Smash 2023. This is the biggest hip-hop festival in the Mid-West. Lil Uzi Vert had performed there this weekend as well, and Carti got to cap off the entire weekend. Overall, Carti’s performance was truly incredible. He played some of his biggest hits, and the fans were feeling every single second of the set. As it turns out, the fans were looking to turn up well after the show, as showcased by the clip below.

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Playboi Carti Fans Are Different

According to Our Generation Music, the video above showcases Carti fans taking to the streets so that they could chase him down after the show. Playboi Carti was clearly aware of the fans as he got up on his seat in the car and allowed himself to tower through the sunroof of the vehicle. Of course, Carti is around 6’3″ so it is easy for him to pull off something like this. Either way, this just goes to show how much of a legend Carti is and how fans love seeing him wherever they can.

As for some new music, it may be a while before Carti delivers a new project. Although he is constantly teasing something new, we have yet to actually get anything. In December, it will be three years since Whole Lotta Red dropped. Needless to say, fans are looking forward to getting something new. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world.

Read More: Lil Uzi Vert Teases “The Pink Tape” Cover Art, Potential Collabs With Playboi Carti & Ken Carson

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JT Throws Phone At Lil Uzi Vert, Cusses Them Out: Watch

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Lil Uzi Vert and JT have been together for quite some time now. Overall, the unlikely couple has been through some ups and downs over the years. However, they continue to be together, despite the odds. As far as celebrity relationships are concerned, they can be difficult to maintain. There are egos involved, and there are also plenty of other people who can come in and tear things apart. Although, for the most part, JT and Uzi have done their best to remain fairly lowkey.

Last night, however, that was not the case. It was the BET Awards and all of the stars had come out for a special hip-hop 50th tribute. Moreover, artists like Uzi got to take to the stage for some performances. In fact, Lil Uzi Vert was one of the highlights of the entire evening. They performed “Just Wanna Rock” and they even got to preview a brand-new song. Overall, fans were pretty stoked about this. Although, things devolved for Uzi as they got into a huge argument with JT, albeit a one-sided one.

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Lil Uzi Vert & JT Argument

In the Twitter clip above, you can hear JT saying “Fu**ing groupie… B**CH, f**k wrong with you, bi**h… gimme my fu**ing phone, b**ch.” She even throws her phone at Uzi during the argument, as people continue to look around in bewilderment. For the most part, no one actually knows why this took place. However, there are some who believe it all stems from Uzi shouting out Ice Spice in their new song. This is unconfirmed, although it certainly is a theory that makes a bit of sense.

The Shoutout In Question

As you can see in the video below, Lil Uzi Vert delivers the shoutout as part of the last line of the previewed song. It still remains to be seen when this song will make its way to The Pink Tape. This album has been teased heavily as of late, however, there is still no release date in sight. Let us know how excited you are for the project, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

Read More: Lil Uzi Vert Shares Yet Another Snippet Ahead Of “The Pink Tape”

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Joe Budden Comments on Pusha T & Jim Jones Beef: ‘Pusha T is a Methodical Man’

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Joe Budden Blasts ‘Fresh & Fit’ Podcast: “I See Why They Hate Some of You Having Microphones”

Like many of us in rap, Joe Budden is watching Jim Jones and Pusha T heat up. Speaking on his uber-popular The Joe Budden Podcast, Joe is looking to stay Switzerland in the beef.

“Boy, am I torn,” Joe opened. “On one hand I know to leave Push, you leave him alone. Retired me, active me, if I were ever gonna, I would get at that n***a actually, but boy would I be respectful of my approach.

“I’d have to lead with the jab. A lot of thought would go into it. Pusha T is a methodical man outside of rapping he is a methodical thinking, planning man.”

Over the weekend, Jim Jones fired back at Pusha T after his diss. Jones bypassed the glamorous backdrop of Paris for the block of Harlem, dropping a response to King Push over a hanging mic outside a bodega.

In a response called “Summer Collection,” a From the Block performance, Jones slings jabs at Pusha, including saying he is a fake JAY-Z, saying his diss was trash, joking about his fashion, and alluding that Pusha’s brother, No Malice, used crack.

If you are catching up on how this started, Jim Jones had feelings about Pusha T’s career earlier this year, and as expected, King Push had some words back. Pusha T and his brother No Malice joined their friend Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton menswear fashion show.

As the duo strolled, a new Clipse record played, the first in 13 years, and Pusha had some bars that fans believe to be a response to Jim.

“Beware of my name, that there’s delegate
You know I know where you’re delicate
Crush you to pieces, I’ll hum a breath of it
I will close your heaven for the hell of it”

And another set of more pointed bars:

“You’d think there’d be honor amongst veterans
I am watching your fame escape relevance
We’re all in the room, but here’s the elephant
You’re chasing a feature out of your element”

The chasing feature bar could be a hint toward Jones’ relationship with Drake.

If you are wondering what started all of this, Jim Jones has been critical of Pusha T’s placement on Billboard’s Top 50 Rappers of all-time list. In short, Jim Jones wondered what made Pusha worthy of a ranking and also challenged his importance to HIp-Hop culture. Moments of this are captured by HipHopDX and also his return to The Breakfast Club.

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Ice Cube Sends Warning to ‘Gatekeepers’ Against His Big 3 League: “I’ma Go Talk to Everybody’

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Ice Cube’s Big 3 basketball season is officially underway, launching in Chicago. Ahead of the opening tip for the season, Cube hit Twitter and let off a message to the “gatekeepers” attempting to hinder his success.

According to Cube, he stated he isn’t a part of the “club of gatekeepers,” and after launching the Contract with Black America, the NBA and media partners have shaded him. Thankfully for his product, Cube continues to find players and has a successful partnership with CBS.

Cube revealed he would expose those working against him in a podcast tour.

“I’ma go talk to everybody,” Ice Cube said. “Get a chance to get my message out to the people. Be able to let people hear from me. And you might agree, you might not. But, the important thing is, for me to go on these platforms and say what I feel about what I think.”

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