If there is one thing that Erica Banks has proven over her career, it is that she can rap off the dome with the best of them. Most people know her for her hit song “Buss It,” which went on to spawn a remix with Travis Scott. However, her freestyling ability has been perhaps more impressive. That has been especially shown over the last few months. The DeSoto, Texas native has rapped over famous beats from the likes of Gucci Mane and Nicki Minaj. But now, Erica Banks can add a Sexyy Red track to the list with “Get It Sexyy.”
All of these freestyles have been uploaded to her YouTube page, but this one was discovered via Instagram. A post from The Neighborhood Talk shows Erica in a studio with a DJ and right after they chop it up, he drops the instrumental for “Get It Sexyy.” They both get extremely hype throughout the clip and it is quite the wholesome moment. Erica brings an entertaining flow in her instantly recognizable and deep cadence.
It is as almost if this song could have been made for Erica with the way she was able to slide over it. Fans had a real recognize real moment, showing tons of love for her skills. “Erica do be sliding. Y’all cannot deny that! one user says. “Unpopular Opinion: She raps better than 90% of the rap girls/boys on any charts but she gotta get better management/team!” another boldly states. Regardless of your view on her, you have to admit that Erica has something special brewing.
What are your thoughts on this “Get It Sexyy” freestyle from Erica Banks? Is this one of her best off the cuff performances so far, why or why not? Do you think she one of the most talented female MCs in the game right now? Is this song still in your rotation? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Erica Banks and Sexyy Red. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
For weeks, Ryan Garcia and boxing fans had been on an unpredictable journey. The bout between Daniel Garcia and Devin Haney was highly anticipated, and Garcia emerged victorious. What followed his wild whirlwind lead-up to the fight was multiple new developments. Most strikingly, Garcia stood accused of using PEDs before the big fight after failed drug tests, throwing his victory into suspicion. Garcia has still been active on social media and has been the same outlandish self he has been the past few months. Now he is using his powers on Kyle Rittenhouse, calling out the controversial conservative on Twitter.
On Twitter, Kyle Rittenhouse recently quoted a picture of Native Americans protesting at Mount Rushmore. He said that if they don’t like America, then leave. Ryan Garcia randomly decided to chime in and inadvertently blasted Rittenhouse in true Ryan Garcia fashion. Garcia’s response went viral, and many fans started to praise the boxer. Overall, social media was in a frenzy after Ryan Garcia called out Kyle Rittenhouse. It’s an unexpected turn for Garcia, who doesn’t seem to have any concrete beliefs or a care in the world.
After Kyle Rittenhouse tweeted Native Americans saying that they should leave the United States if they don’t like it, Ryan Garcia clapped back. Ryan replied to Rittenhouse, saying simply, “Didn’t you like k-ll people or am I tripping.” When Kyle Rittenhouse was 17, he shot three men in Kenosha, Wisconsin, during a protest, claiming self-defense. He was controversially found not guilty of all charges. Since then, Rittenhouse has been making a name for himself as a conservative figure in his new career.
Garcia calling out Kyle Rittenhouse is hilarious but also confusing. Garcia was pictured and videoed hanging out with Donald Trump a few weeks ago, and Rittenhouse is associated with Trump. Overall, Ryan Garcia successfully clowned Rittenhouse and made quite a stir on social media. Garcia is currently training for his next fight. We don’t know if it will be a rematch between himself and Devin Haney. Hopefully, we hear some news about the rematch soon. In the meantime, let us see who else Ryuan Garcia decides to call out on social media.
Charleston White doesn’t understand why fans are calling for Diddy to face criminal charges after CNN published footage of him appearing to assault Cassie at a hotel back in 2016. Discussing his apology on social media, White accepted what he had to say about going to therapy and bettering himself.
In one post, he argued that Cassie stayed with Diddy for years without leaving. “If I’m spending all that money on you, don’t tell me what I do to you,” he said. In a later video, he added: “She wanted some money. Obviously, she didn’t want Puffy to go jail. Why are y’all wishin’ jail on Puffy? Not one time did that girl call the police on P. Diddy, Sean Combs, Brother Love. Not one time. I know a lot of relationships, all they do is fight and f**k, f**k and fight. Sometimes I know a n***a get in a relationship so long n***as start a good fight so we can do some good f**kin’ and after the n***a get tired of good f**kin’ the other n***a go back to doing some good fightin’.”
HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 25: Cassie Ventura (L) and Sean “Diddy” Combs attend Big Sean’s concert hosted by Revolt TV to celebrate his new album ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ at Hollywood & Highland Courtyard on February 25, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)
White continued to bring up the “toxic relationships” he’s heard mentioned in pop culture. “So that’s a lot of toxic relationships, they rap about it in the songs,” he said. “See Sexyy Red, GloRilla talk about their toxic relationships where you beat them they beats you, all the kinda s**t. So all I’m sayin’ is, n***a you ain’t never had a billion dollars. Ain’t no tellin’ how I might treat my b***h if I get a billion dollars, n***a, please. The f**k is you talkin’ about? N***a you broke and be wanting to kick your b***hes a*s!”
Check out White’s full comments on the situation above. Diddy won’t be facing criminal charges related to the incident as the statute of limitations on assault has passed. Be on the lookout for further updates on Charleston White as well as Diddy on HotNewHipHop.
Health issues have forced singer Victoria Monét to drop from the lineups of several upcoming festivals in June, including Governors Ball, Blavity, and The Roots Picnic. Monét announced the show cancelations via her Instagram Story, writing, “I am gutted to share that I will no longer be able to perform at Governors Ball (NYC), Roots Picnic (Philadelphia) or Blavity (Nashville) this June.”
“I am so sorry,” she continued. “Candidly I have been dealing with some ongoing health issues that have to be addressed right now, but I will be back out there soon, that’s a promise! Please know it wasn’t an easy call but it’s definitely for the best. All other shows are still moving forward as planned. See you soo.”
The “On My Mama” singer is still billed to appear at festivals including Broccoli City in July and Lollapalooza Chicago, Outside Lands, and Victoria Park London in August.
Earlier this year, Victoria Monét reached the peak of her career so far with a Best New Artist win at the 65th annual Grammy Awards in February. In March, she also won two NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding New Artist and Outstanding Album for Jaguar II. With those wins in her back pocket, her latest setback is likely to become nothing more than a set-up for a comeback.
Music fans online have spent days debating and feverishly anticipating new reveals from Apple Music’s Top 100 Albums Of All Time List. The streaming platform sought out a definitive list of the greatest albums ever made. Consequently it’s been revealing the entire list in chunks for days now. With just 10 albums left to unveil fans are predicting what will make the list and where some of their favorites will land. Some major stars of contemporary music like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Adele have already found their spots on the list. Subsequently, Ebro has taken fans behind the scenes on some of the criteria albums were being evaluated by.
In a recent tweet he listed off the six different things voters were asked to look for in their ballots. Most notably, they were asked to not just pick their favorite records. The list includes, albums that represented a cultural moment for the artist or genre, albums that were complete thoughts not just collections of hit songs, albums that thoroughly represent culture in production and lyrics, albums that inspired a generation to want to create more music, albums that represent the BEST in storytelling, musicianship, recording and production, and finally albums that are timeless and reached far beyond the genre categorization. Check out his full tweet below.
Hip hop has been pretty well represented on the list so far. Right at the start of the unveiling some contemporary stars from the genre popped up. Travis Scott and Tyler, The Creator both appear among the first 10 albums. They were shortly followed by albums from Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent. Eminem, N.W.A, Missy Elliott, De La Soul, Tupac, Beastie Boys, Drake, Outkast, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, Biggie, A Tribe Called Quest, Dr. Dre, and Jay-Z have also appeared on the list. Additionally many suspect that Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly will be revealed in the top 10.
What do you think of the criteria behind the new Apple Music Top 100 Albums Of All Time List? What album to you think will take the very top spot when the full list is revealed tomorrow? Let us know in the comment section below.
The 2024 BET Awards celebrate amazing talents from the Black community from various fields. On May 17, 2024, BET released the full list of nominees for its 2024 Awards ceremony. Despite suffering a huge blow in his beef with Kendrick Lamar, Drake heads the nominations list for the BET Awards 2024 with seven nominations. He is followed closely by Nicki Minaj with six nominations. Meanwhile, Beyoncé got four nominations, while Victoria Monét has five nominations.
Like previous years, the BET Awards 2024 will include the Sportswoman of the Year category, which celebrates the most successful woman in sports from the previous year. The BET Sportswoman of the Year 2024 nominees are A’Ja Wilson, Angel Reese, Coco Gauff, Flau’Jae Johnson and Juju Watkins. Other nominees for the prestigious award include Naomi Osaka, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Simone Biles. Follow as we x-ray each of the nominees for the BET Awards 2024 Sportswoman of the Year and discover their achievements in 2023.
WNBA and Los Angeles Aces star A’Ja Wilson enjoyed a stellar 2023 filled with personal and team glories. She played a pivotal role in the Aces’ run to the 2023 WNBA Championships. Victory over New York Liberty in the WNBA Finals meant the Aces won their second consecutive title after their 2022 triumph. Hence, they became the first WNBA team to win back-to-back Championship titles since the Los Angeles Sparks did the same in 2001 and 2002. A’Ja propelled her team to victory with her inspiring performances. She posted averages of 23.8 points and 11.8 rebounds per game in the finals. Thus, she unsurprisingly won the Finals MVP, the first in her career.
Besides winning the WNBA Championships back-to-back, A’Ja was named the Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. That accolade meant she won the Defensive Player of the Year award for the second time in a row after her 2022 win. A’ Ja is not only brilliant on the court but off of it, too. She is known for being an advocate for mental health awareness and racial equality. Through her platform, she promotes positive change and supports several charitable causes.
Angel Reese
Angel Reese’s stock in female basketball continues to rise. Her BET Awards 2024 nomination for Sportswoman of the Year is a testament to her significant impact in basketball within a short time. After spending her first two college seasons with the Maryland Terrapins, Angel joined the LSU Tigers in 2022. She went on to enjoy incredible success with the Tigers, helping them win their first national title at the end of the 2022-2023 season.
Since then, Angel has added more accolades to her name. She was named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player at the end of the 2022-2023 season. Reese is also a two-time All-American Player and grabbed the Southern Conference (SEC) Player of the Year Title at the end of the 2023-2024 season.’Angel has added more accolades to her name. She was named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player at the end of the 2022-2023 season. Moreover, she is a two-time All-American Player and grabbed the Southern Conference (SEC) Player of the Year Title at the end of the 2023-2024 season.
In addition to these, Angel was named to the first-team All-SEC and SEC All-Defensive Team in her two seasons at LSU. On April 15, 2024, Angel got drafted into the WNBA. She was the 7th overall pick in the first round of the 2024 WNBA Draft. The Chicago Sky drafted Angel, who has enjoyed a good start to her WNBA career. On May 17, Angel added another feather to her cap after LSU announced her graduation. Besides basketball, Angel enjoys engaging in community development and youth empowerment projects. Angel will hope to win the BET Sportswoman of the Year award for the second time in a row after winning it last year.
Coco Gauff became a tennis sensation after her WTA Tour debut in 2019. The Atlanta-born athlete first made the world take notice of her incredulous talent after defeating Venus Williams at Wimbledon 2019. Since then, Coco has only gone on to achieve greater things. Her first WTA Tour singles title win came in 2019 at the Linz Open. She reached her first major final in women’s double two years later at the 2021 US Open. In 2022, Coco reached the French Open final but lost to Iga Świątek.
However, Coco wasn’t to be denied in 2023. Last year, she claimed her first WTA 1000 title at the Cincinnati Masters before going on to win her first Grand Slam title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open finals. Away from the tennis courts, Coco uses her influence to inspire young athletes to be agents of change in their communities. This is Coco’s second nomination for the BET Sportswoman of the Year Award, and she hopes to be second-time lucky this time around.
LSU Tigers player Flau’jae Johnson rose from difficult circumstances to become a rising sportswoman and rapper. About six months before Flau’jae’s birth, her dad, a rapper named Camouflage, was shot and killed in May 2003. Flau’jae grew up loving and playing sports. She played baseball at a young age before going on to play basketball for Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia. Flau’jae was exceptional in her time at Sprayberry High School and carried on with that momentum at LSU, where she became the Tigers’ starting shooting guard in her freshman year. She helped the Tigers win the national championship in her freshman year and was named the 2022-2023 SEC Freshman of the Year. She also made the SEC All-Freshman Team for 2023 and Second-team All-SEC in 2024.
Inspired by her late dad, Flau’jae became a rapper to continue his legacy. She is signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and has appeared on The Rap Game and America’s Got Talent. Combining being a college student with being a top-rated NCAA star and rapper is no mean feat, but Flau’jae is doing it with class. Hence, she is a role model for aspiring athletes and artists and proves that hard work always gets you far.
Juju Watkins is an amazing talent and already has a truckload of awards and honors to prove this. After dazzling and earning rave reviews at Sierra Canyon School in Los Angeles, Juju committed to the University of Southern California in November 2022. She continued with her incredible performances for the USC Trojans, breaking records and winning awards along the way. Some of Juju’s recognitions include the ESPN National Freshman of the Year Award 2023, the Gatorade National Player of the Year 2023, and the All-Pac-12 Team for 2024.
Juju is known for her exceptional scoring prowess. She set the record for points in a freshman debut, breaking Lisa Leslie’s record set in 1990. She also broke the USC single-game scoring record previously held by Cherie Nelson and set in 1989. Juju also helped the US win the FIBA U-17 World Cup in 2022 and was named the tournament’s MVP. Besides her ability to make baskets, Juju is athletic and has a high basketball IQ. She is definitely a promising talent bound to make more history in the coming years.
Naomi Osaka earned her sixth BET Sportswoman of the Year nomination. The two-time winner of the prestigious award will be hoping to win it for the third time after her 2021 and 2022 successes. Naomi needs no introduction. The 26-year-old has won four Grand Slam titles and is well on her way to becoming a sports icon. However, Naomi played little tennis in 2023. In January 2023, she announced she was expecting a baby with her boyfriend and rapper Cordae. The tennis star withdrew from the 2023 Australian Open and announced she won’t compete for the rest of the year. In July 2023, Naomi welcomed her daughter, Shai. She returned to professional tennis in January 2024 at Brisbane. Naomi competed at the 2024 Australian Open but lost in the first round.
Naomi is known for her activism, for which he has received multiple accolades. In 2020, she withdrew from the Cincinnati Open to raise awareness for the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Before then, she joined protesters in calling for justice after George Floyd’s murder. After giving birth, Naomi also called for the United States to introduce paid parental leave. Besides her activism, Naomi has also dealt with mental health issues. She has dealt with depression since 2018 and withdrew from the French Open and Wimbledon in 2021 to deal with her mental health and well-being. Naomi also promotes charitable causes and urges athletes to take their self-care more seriously.
Sha’Carri Richardson
This is Sha’Carri Richardson’s third consecutive nomination for the BET Sportswoman of the Year. After a remarkable 2023, the athlete will be hoping she is third-time lucky. The world’s fastest woman is arguably the current face of women’s track and field. Sha’Carri endured a difficult 2021 and missed out on the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for THC metabolites, which indicated recent cannabis use. She was suspended for a month after the test results and completed a counseling program. After a not-so-good 2022, Sha’Carri came back firing in 2023. She won the Diamond League 100m race in Doha, setting a new meeting record of 10.76s.
Sha’Carri qualified for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, with a time of 10.82s at the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. She enjoyed a successful stay in Budapest, winning her first major individual title by beating every other competitor to the 100m gold medal, posting a time of 10.65s. Sha’Carri also won the 200m bronze medal at the championships before helping Team USA win gold at the 4 x 100m relay. Team USA, comprising Sha’Carri, Tamari Davis, Gabrielle Thomas, and Twanisha Terry, set a championship record, posting a time of 41.03s. Known for her long nails and colorful hair, Sha’Carri identifies as bisexual and supports the LGBTQ+ community. Her positivity, incredible speed, and vibrant personality have endeared her to millions of fans worldwide.
Simone Biles won the BET Sportswoman of the Year award in 2020 and has been nominated multiple times. Her nomination for the BET Awards 2024 comes after an impressive 2023. Simone endured a difficult 2021 after leaving the Tokyo Olympic Games due to mental health struggles. Her decision to quit the games sparked much discussion, with some commentators criticizing her while multiple gymnasts praised her. Biles bounced back in 2023 and competed at the US Classic, where she qualified for the US National Championships. Simone won her eighth national all-around title, breaking Al Jochim’s previous record of seven national title wins. She also became the oldest woman to win the title.
Simone continued her stellar performance at the World Championships, where she helped the US team win a seventh consecutive gold medal. She also won her sixth all-around gold medal, surpassing Vitaly Scherbo as the most successful gymnast of all time at the World and Olympic championships. Simone won six gold medals at the World Championships, becoming the first gymnast in World Championships history to win many titles on one apparatus. 2023 was also a successful year in Simone’s personal life as she tied the knot with her long-term boyfriend and NFL star Jonathan Owens on April 22, 2023.
You are not going to find to many artists who have had a more successful and expansive career than Snoop Dogg. From movies and music to fashion and alcohol, the California legend has been able to create so many avenues for himself. He is easily one of the more influential names the genre has ever seen and there will truly never be another mogul like him. Because of how many different corners of the business world that he has explored, Snoop Dogg has been able to launch a personal memorabilia auction. According to a report from AllHipHop, he teamed up with DJ Skee who happens to run a memorabilia authentication and auction company called The Realest.
The live bidding has already begun as of earlier today and was announced the day before. It appears that the war to receive some of Snoop’s most prized possessions will end on June 16. One of the items that has been getting a lot of traction on Skee’s website so far has been a used blunt from Dogg. Also referred to as roach weed, meaning it was smoked until nearly the very end of the blunt.
“A 1-of-1 actual blunt smoked by Snoop Dogg. Preserved in resin in Snoop’s personal ashtray to display for eternity, this is an auction piece like no other. This is the first ever authenticated Snoop Dogg roach, making it one of the most unique pieces of memorabilia ever created.” At the time of writing the highest bid sits at $439.00. Other items include chains, scripts, clothes, plaques, and more.
What are your thoughts on this Snoop Dogg memorabilia auction? Do you think this could be a smart idea for artists going forward to make extra money? What item do you find to be the most bizarre? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your takes in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Snoop Dogg. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
The LeBron James and Eminem-produced docuseries HOW MUSIC GOT FREE has released its first trailer. It is a significant exploration of the technological revolution that reshaped music in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This era of file-sharing technologies and a surge in the demand for new music saw the rise of online piracy. Narrated by the iconic Method Man, the series features interviews with Rocsi Diaz, Rhymefest, Steve Stoute, Eminem, 50 Cent, Timbaland, Jimmy Iovine, and more.
LeBron James is continuing to make his imprint on Hollywood with the new documentary through his production company. This time, Hip Hop great Eminem is producing alongside king James to tell a fascinating story. The docuseries is based on Stephen Witt’s well-known novel of the same name. Furthermore, the series is executive produced by Eminem, LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Paul Rosenberg, and Steve Stoute. Warner Bros. Additionally, Unscripted Television/Telepictures, in collaboration with Shady Films, SpringHill, and Interscope Films, is producing the film. How Music Got Free will debut on Paramount+ on June 11 in the US and Canada and June 12 in several other territories.
LeBron James and Eminem’s “HOW MUSIC GOT FREE” Trailer
Dell Glover, a former employee of the Universal Music CD pressing factory in Shelby, North Carolina, rose to prominence as the primary music leaker during the Wild West mp3 days. The documentary sheds light on his life story and how his deeds altered the course of music history. Additionally, the music pirating movement has had a significant impact on the music industry. The era has informed what the business is like today. LeBron James and Eminem linked up with several prominent figures during the time to contextualize the fascinating period of time in music.
Alexandria Stapleton directs the LeBron James and Eminem produced doc. “As a filmmaker, I wanted to challenge the narrow lens of who we regard as tech innovators,” Stapleton said in an interview. “How Music Got Free is a story that proves brilliant minds can be found in unlikely places, like the rural, forgotten factory town of Shelby, North Carolina.” All in all, the docuseries HOW MUSIC GOT FREE will be released on June 11th on Paramount+.
one user says. “Unpopular Opinion: She raps better than 90% of the rap girls/boys on any charts but she gotta get better management/team!” another boldly states. Regardless of your view on her, you have to admit that Erica has something special brewing. 
(@nojumper)
(@naomiosaka)