Month: November 2023

Why Did J. Cole Name His Album ‘The Fall Off?’

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It has been over two years since J. Cole’s last album The Off-Season, and fans can’t wait for his next album, The Fall Off. He’s been teasing it for some time, but what exactly does he mean by titling it “The Fall Off?”

He’s gone into some detail before, but today, he gave much more insight while appearing on Lil Yachty’s A Safe Space Podcast. He tells his “Secret Recipe” collaborator that the title originated from a moment in which he felt “comfortable” with his success and began contemplating retirement.

“Oh, you lost a step in this regard,” he told himself, talking about his usually witty lyrics. “I had a real talk with myself… ‘You made it to where you wanted to make it to. Do you wanna keep going or do you just want to chill and go start a family? Do you want to retire right now?’”

The answer was that if he was going to walk away from the rap game, he wanted to do so at the height of his powers, not after a long … fall off.

Cole previously addressed the subject in his cover story for Slam, saying, “It was the first time that I became conscious of, like, Oh, this is where n****s fall off. This is where it happens. This is the point where it takes place, where the n****s that you love, when it just didn’t hit the same. It was literally like looking at a fork in the road. OK, you can go this way and continue to grow and get better, and push yourself and still feel feelings of exhilaration when you tap into new sh-t and move on. Or, you can go this way and live a more comfortable life that’s less inspired, less push, less stretching yourself, and getting out of your comfort zone.”

You can watch the full episode of A Safe Space With J. Cole above.

DJ Akademiks Emotionally Responds To Saucy Santana’s Threats, Queen Latifah Weighs In 

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DJ Akademiks finds himself in hot water as he faces backlash after disrespecting the City Girls and other women in the industry. The feud ignited with rapper Saucy Santana’s call-out, gaining attention from legendary rapper Queen Latifah.  DJ Akademiks Gets Called Out On Nov. 2, Legendary rapper-turned-actress Queen Latifah shared a post on her Instagram […]

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Latto Says She Knew That “Put It On Da Floor” Would Be A Hit

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Last year, Latto had her breakthrough commercial moment with her song “Big Energy.” The track was an absolute smash hit that ended up as one of the highest-selling songs of 2022. She didn’t slow down much going into 2023 with her next hit “Put It On Da Floor” dropping early this year. While the song did initially make a splash, it was once Cardi B teamed up for a remix that it hit its peak. After debuting at number 13 on the Hot 100 the song hovered in the top 50 for months.

“I ain’t gonna lie, ‘Put It On Da Floor’ I knew was gonna go,” she begins after being asked if she can tell which songs will be hits. She goes on to describe it as the track she’d “been looking for.” After previewing the song at Coachella she reportedly wanted to drop it but her label thought it wasn’t ready. She decided to go ahead and drop it and the track became a hit. At the end of the clip, she pats herself on the back for her vision. In the comments, fans agree. “She ate it up & then Cardi B was chefs kiss! Definitely still playing it,” one of the top comments reads. Check out the interview clip and fan reactions below.

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Latto Knows When A Song Will Be A Hit

If Latto really does recognize a hit when she hears one, then she must have lit up for “Seven.” Her collaboration with K-pop star Jung Kook was an instant smash debuting at the number-one spot on the Hot 100. Though it isn’t technically a rap song, the track still made Latto the first rapper to appear at the top spot on the Hot 100 in 2023.

The song just hit another impressive milestone. It officially became the fastest song to hit 1 billion streams in Spotify history. The track currently sits a just over a billion streams and with Jung Kook’s new album due to drop this week it could get a substantial boost. What do you think of Latto claiming that she knows if a song will be a hit or not? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Meek Mill Seeking Major Distributor For “Dream Chaser Records”

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Meek Mill needs help, and though fans might not be able to do much, they can annoy major labels as much as possible to complete the mission. Moreover, he recently took to Twitter to ask for assistance in taking his endeavors, career, and artistic oversight to new heights. “Looking for major distribution for ‘DREAM CHASER RECORDS’ asap!” the Philly MC expressed on the social media platform on Thursday (November 2). What’s more is that he actually has a couple of options if he wanted to get in touch with the game to find a loophole around this. Furthermore, that’s because if the Roc Nation affiliate is taking to Twitter for this, maybe he hasn’t had much luck by traditional means.

As such, perhaps his good friend and frequent collaborator Rick Ross, who’s dropping a collab album with him very soon, could help. After all, Rozay offered to distribute Kanye West’s new album and seemed very open to the idea. Of course, that comes with a lot of public baggage due to Ye’s controversial statements and behavior as of late, but what better way to get press than to ruffle some feathers? Overall, it stands to reason that a partnership between Dream Chasers and Maybach Music Group would be a fitting and fruitful venture for Meek Mill.

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Meek Mill Issues A Call For A Major Distributor To Help Dream Chasers

Not only that, but this is especially relevant considering the major developments and strides that he’s made in his career recently. For example, Meek Mill recently announced that authorities officially and fully cleared his criminal record, overcoming a tumultuous and far too cumbersome part of his life and career that is too deep to sum up quickly. In addition, he also revealed that his next album will be a sequel to Championships, establishing more legacy within his career. Hopefully the 36-year-old is able to carry out his goals with or without this major distribution.

Meanwhile, it’s undeniable that it would certainly be a boost. We don’t know exactly what this is for, though; is it for his own projects or does he want stronger resources to uplift his own artists? Either way, both goals are attainable at the same time. For more news and the latest updates on Meek Mill, stay logged into HNHH.

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OutKast Manager Blue Weighs In On ‘SpeakerBoxxx/The Love Below’ As Best-Selling RIAA Album in the U.S.

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OutKast’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below recently attained RIAA certification for selling 13 million certified units, sparking a debate among fans about its global sales status. In an exclusive interview with SOHH, the hip-hop duo’s manager, Michael “Blue” Williams, shares his perspective on the distinction. Celebrating 20 Years OutKast’s iconic double album, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, recently received […]

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Victoria Monét’s Solo Debut Earns 6 Major Nominations At Soul Train Music Awards 

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Victoria Monét is making a significant impact in the music industry, garnering six major category nominations at the upcoming Soul Train Music Awards, marking her first nomination as a solo artist. With her latest album, Jaguar II, and hit track “On My Mama,” The rising star’s musical prowess and hard work have earned her well-deserved […]

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Rubi Rose Flaunts Her Figure In Tiny Denim Shorts, Blows Kisses At Hawks Game

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Rubi Rose recently stepped out for a Hawks game in Atlanta, unveiling a new series of photos from the excursion. In her carousel, Rubi’s seen rocking a pair of denim shorts, a cozy hoodie, and eye-catching cowboy boots. She had fun with the flirty photoshoot, blowing some kisses and turning around to flaunt her figure. “I just want a n***a i can ball with,” she captioned her post.

Rubi appeared to be in good spirits at the game, waving to fans on the jumbotron. Luckily for the Hawks, it looks like the performer acted as a good luck charm, as they took home their third win in a row. They beat the Washington Wizards 130-121. While it’s unclear whether or not Rubi recruited any suitors to “ball with,” the Kentucky native has certainly been up to some balling of her own lately.

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Rubi Rose Steps Out For Hawks Game

Last night, Rubi Rose announced that she’ll be joining Sexyy Red for upcoming dates on her Hood Hottest Princess tour. She unveiled a poster featuring the two of them, telling her followers “mommy back on tour.” The duo will make their way around the U.S., stopping in notable cities like Orlando, Houston, LA, and more. While it’s undebatable that Rubi continues to work her way to the top, one of her recent Tweets did spark some discussion.

The “I Like” performer took to the platform to reveal a list of her favorite artists of today. “Top 5 alive- Drake, The Weeknd, Future, Slime, Frank Ocean,” she wrote. As expected, countless fans weighed in with their own opinions. While some thought her choices were pretty solid, others were sure to chime in with who they believe should have made the cut. What do you think of Rubi Rose’s photos from the Atlanta Hawks game? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more news.

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Benny The Butcher Praises J. Cole For Recognizing His Status In The Game

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Benny The Butcher and J. Cole have a lot of love for each other, not just as collaborators, but as top-dog lyricists in the game. It’s an appreciation and respect that they often talk about, especially when it comes to Benny’s belief that Cole is the best rapper right now. Moreover, he recently spoke about the Dreamville boss’ important place within hip-hip to Elliott Wilson on the Rap Radar podcast. During the Griselda alum’s remarks, he lamented many of the most commercially successful or prominent MCs today “not [being] worried about pushing the culture forward.” But the North Carolina spitter knows this very well, and that’s why The Butcher gives him his flowers whenever he gets the chance.

“A lot of things that he do that he don’t have to do,” Benny The Butcher explained. “I know we can say that about a lot of people but it seems to me like he take interest in things like that, and that’s the difference. He realizes his responsibility of him being the top guy. And make no mistake, he’s the top guy. Cole is the top f***ing guy in this s**t right now, you know what I’m saying? And for him to understand there’s a responsibility just says a lot about him, ’cause a lot of these dudes don’t, man.”

Read More: Benny The Butcher Begins Album Countdown For “Everybody Can’t Go”

Benny The Butcher Speaks On J. Cole As A Hip-Hop Leader On The Rap Radar Podcast

In addition to this discourse, the Buffalo, New York native recently gave his thoughts on one of J. Cole’s most praised talents as a rapper. At the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards, HipHopDX asked him what Cole’s best feature of all time is. “Honestly, ‘Johnny P’s Caddy,’” Benny The Butcher remarked, clearly with no sort of bias to a song that appeared on his album. Jokes aside, it definitely deserves that praise regardless of who you are. “I have to rank it at the top. Y’all know why. He’s on there with another spitter. I don’t know, bro, I gotta go check that [Lil Yachty] song out. I was listening to it the other day. I’ma listen to it better, but I think ‘Johnny P’s Caddy’ Cole verse still got the best title.”

Meanwhile, what do you think about all this? Is the “No Role Modelz” icon a role model in hip-hop or could he be doing more to carry out the weight of his responsibility? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. Also, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Benny The Butcher.

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McKinley Dixon Updates “Run, Run, Run” By Adding Blu To The Mix

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We have another newcomer to the HNHH website! Welcome in multi-talented artist and rapper, McKinley Dixon. He was born on October 28, 1995, in Annapolis, Maryland. A happy belated 28th birthday to him, Dixon went to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, Virginia. He has been releasing music to streaming since early 2018, in January to be exact.

That was also the year in which Dixon put out his debut tape, Who Taught You to Hate Yourself? A short few months later, a sequel, The Importance of Self Belief would follow suit. He also has two other projects For My Mama And Anyone Who Look Like Her and Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? His most recent release is a two-pack featuring his most popular song from it, “Run, Run, Run.”

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Listen To “Run, Run, Run” From McKinley Dixon And Blu

He grabs a high-profile underground lyrical legend, Blu. The track has a deep meaning to it, something that is a theme in McKinley’s music. According to the Genius annotation, it “is a bittersweet reminiscence on a boyhood spent running the streets. Dixon’s memories of running as a kid takes on two very distinct and opposing meanings. Sometimes he spent days running toward fun and adventure and other days he was running away from the sound of gunfire and trouble.”

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new version of McKinley Dixon’s song, “Run, Run, Run,” with Blu? Do you prefer the original or the new rendition? Is this your favorite track from Dixon’s last album, Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around McKinley Dixon, as well as all of the hottest song drops.

Quotable Lyrics:

I make the devil mad dancin’ with you
All the angels lookin’ jealous ’cause ya halo is hoops
Hoverin’ over your shoulders, wings usually is folded
I’m not used to extending them to tell you the truth
Pull me off the wall, growing my roots
Sheesh, what I’m running from, following suit

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