Month: May 2024

Lil Nas X Has Surprising Take On Beyonce & Shaboozey’s Country Music Success

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Lil Nas X’s mainstream reign began with the rap-country crossover hit “Old Town Road,” one that feels very distinct from his career trajectory today. While this remains the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history with 19 weeks, the divisiveness that this track caused in the country and rap space was often hostile. The Georgia native faced a lot of backlash for it, a curious contrast to how other Black artists’ forays into country, namely Beyoncé’s and Shaboozey’s, got praise five years later. Speaking to BBC, he reflected on how he feels about their success when compared to his own experience with genre-blending.

“I wish this would have happened for me,” Lil Nas X told the outlet on Sunday (May 19), clarifying that he’s “happy” for Beyonce and Shaboozey regardless of his thoughts on the matter. “I wasn’t even able to experience this.” Not only that, but he also told BBC that he’s been “trying out some country [sounds] here and there over the last couple of years.” “I want to feel connected to it and not force it,” the MONTERO artist added.

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Lil Nas X Performing At Coachella 2024

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INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Singer Lil Nas X performs onstage during Weekend 2 – Day 2 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 20, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)

Of course, Lil Nas X went on to develop his career in many other genres, whether it’s indie or commercial stylings of pop, rock, R&B, hip-hop, and even folk. For example, his recent collaboration with Camila Cabello, “HE KNOWS,” caught pretty positive reception leading up to her upcoming pop album, so we’ll see what happens with that. Still, it’s very natural to see how “Old Town Road” simply arrived at a more difficult time for genre crossovers. Regardless of its reception and prompted debates on impact, it partially paved the way for Beyonce and Shaboozey to fully challenge the notion that Black artists should be boxed into certain musical styles.

Meanwhile, Queen Bey might be prepping a tour soon, which obviously has fans very excited. Hopefully she and Lil Nas X, along with Shaboozey, can foment more collaboration between a myriad of Black artists, especially those in country that are experiencing a lot of due acclaim right now. Would this result in an even bigger hit in the same vein as “Old Town Road,” “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM,” or “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”? Only time will tell.

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Sexyy Red Teases That She Will Make Her WWE Debut Soon “I Might RKO Somebody” 

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In March, a video of Sexyy Red dancing to the famous WWE theme music featuring WWE great Shawn Michaels went viral. Now it looks like the Heartbreak Kid and the “Get It Sexyy” rapper might be officially collaborating. Tuesday evenings are when WWE’s NXT brand airs a weekly program, which is managed by Shawn Michaels. Sexyy Red hinted that she will be visiting the TV show soon. Red has expressed her desire to RKO someone on an upcoming WWE NXT show.

Subsequently, rumors circulated that WWE and Sexyy Red were planning to work together, implying possible future partnerships. Given this, Sexyy Red expressed her intention to RKO someone on Twitter, saying she was excited to attend NXT next week. Shawn Micheals also recently propositioned Drake and Kendrick Lamar during their beef to come to NXT to hash out their differences in the ring. Michaels even offered to be the mediator between the two rappers. Now, Sexxy Red is seemingly set to make her WWE debut soon.

Read More: Sexyy Red And Lana Del Rey Show Off Their Twerking Skills In Bizarre Crossover Video

Sexyy Red Teases NXT Appearance

Red tweeted on Monday, May 20, saying, “I can’t wait to go to NXT next week y’all, I might RKO somebody [loudly crying face emojis] @WWE #nxt.” The RKO is the name of the wrestling finisher created by WWE legend Randy Orton. Sexyy Red has previously stated that she would like to appear in WWE. The native of St. Louis responded to a video in October 2023 that featured an altered combination of her song “SkeeYee” and the entrance of former WWE tag team champion Jey Uso. Sexyy said in response to the clip, “I wanna see this happen [for real] [loudly crying face emojis]. @WWE when [y’all] gonna invite me?” 

Hip-hop and wrestling have been collaborating for years, especially lately. A number of Hip-Hop stars competed in April’s WWE WrestleMania XL event. The start of the show was narrated by Philly native Meek Mill. Snoop Dogg commented on matches during the mega event. Furthermore, Lil Wayne led Jey Uso into the ring for his matchup with Jimmy Uso, his twin brother. Overall, Sexyy Red and the WWE seem like a match made in heaven. Hopefully, we get to see her RKO someone very soon. 

Read More: Sexy Red Announces Release Date For New EP

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Safaree Makes Fun Of His Own Moves In Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass” Video

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2011 was a very different time, and whenever artists look back on their previous timing -– however small or innocuous -– it often makes for an interesting retrospective. But sometimes, it’s as simple as just some jokes about dance trends at the time, as Safaree recently realized concerning his appearance in his former flame Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass” music video. Via Twitter, he reflected on his moves in the visual, poking fun at his own 20/20 hindsight corniness and that of the culture at the time. “Yo wat the hell was I doing in that super bass video [crying-laughing emojis]. yo I am really a crazy a&& ni%%%a I don’t give a sh*% bout nothing [crying-laughing emojis].”

Furthermore, Safaree often reflects on his relationship with Nicki Minaj with a lot of amicable and appreciative jesting, such as recalling her disses towards his fashion choices when thinking about what to wear for her Pink Friday 2 world tour. “I’m definitely going to a Gag City concert in full disguise,” he tweeted earlier this year. “Y’all will not even notice me and I will enjoy the show!! Can’t wait!! Ima document it too and drop a video after [crying-laughing emojis]. Imma wear a jean vest too! Can’t wait!!”

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Safaree Laughs At His “Super Bass” Dance Moves For Nicki Minaj Music Video

 
 
 
 
 
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However, not all of his reflections on the Nicki Minaj bond are as positive or playful, such as his reflections on when she kissed Nas in the “Right By My Side” music video. “You wanna know what’s so crazy?” he told the Keep It A Stack podcast. “I didn’t know it happened until the video came out. N***a, I was hurt, when that s**t happened, I was hurt. I was there the whole day so I was like, ‘Damn. Did that happen when I left to go?’ I must’ve left for like an hour, two hours and I think that’s when that scene happened, yo.”

Meanwhile, folks still like to reminisce on their working relationship, such as an old video of Nicki Minaj and Safaree dropping bars in their rap group. Maybe the two will continue to acknowledge each other and reflect on their fling in the future. Unless things actually get contentious, we doubt they have a lot of animosity towards each other at this point. If nothing else, we wonder what the Trinidadian MC would say about the “Super Bass” video today.

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Hit-Boy, Big Hit, & The Alchemist Link With HitgirlLena For “Black & Whites” Single “Gank Move”

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Hit-Boy, Big Hit, and The Alchemist have been hyping up their forthcoming collaborative title Black & Whites over the month of May. They have been doing a masterful job at doing so in our eyes. The legendary trio put together a hilarious trailer by calling back to the 90s comedy film Office Space. They recreated the memorable printer smashing scene nearly to a tee and it was a blast to watch. On top of that, Hit-Boy and his crew have put out some solid singles for the project, including this most recent one, “Gank Move.”

This is now marks the third promotional track we have gotten in the last three weeks. Firstly, The father/son duo and Uncle Al dropped “Foreclosure” just a day after the teaser trailer. Second was the self-titled cut, which saw Al and Big Hit lyrically spar effectively. Now, we have “Gank Move,” which did not get any promotion from any of the album’s creators.

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Listen To “Gank Move” By Hit-Boy, Big Hit, The Alchemist, & HitgirlLena

What the previous two offerings had in common was zero inclusion from any guests. However, that all changes this time around, as HitgirlLena joins the fray. This collab appears to have been coming at some point, as evidenced by her Instagram page. She posted a pic with Big Hit and Hit-Boy several weeks ago, which possibly prompted them to hop in the studio together. You can hear Hit and Lena trade verses with the link above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Gank Move” by Hit-Boy, Big Hit, The Alchemist, and HitgirlLena? Is this the strongest single from Black & Whites, why or why not? Who had the better rapping performance? Will this be one of the better albums of the year, why or why not? 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 Big-Hit, Hit Boy, and The Alchemist. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Rich The Kid Takes Plea Deal In Miami Bomb Threat Case

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Rich The Kid has accepted a plea deal in the case regarding a bomb threat in Miami from last year. At the time, authorities arrested him for refusing to follow police orders and going beyond a perimeter they had set up around a hotel for the investigation. He’s now pleaded no contest to resisting arrest and trespassing, which will allow him to avoid jail time. He will, however, have to pay a $1,000 fine.

His legal team said, as caught by HipHopDX: “We believed that if we proceeded to go to trial we would have been successful. The offers leading up to the trial included a period of supervision. That being said, our client is pleased with the outcome of time served and a fine to resolve the matter and looks forward to continued success.”

Read More: Rich The Kid Arrested During Bomb Threat In Miami: Report

Rich The Kid Performs At Rolling Loud

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Rapper Rich the Kid performs onstage during Rolling Loud 2024 the at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 14, 2024, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Rich reportedly was so intent on entering the hotel because he wanted to speak with a promoter who owed him money. The debt apparently stemmed from an appearance at Hyde Beach nightclub alongside NLE Choppa and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie.

Rich appeared unfazed on social media after the initial arrest. At the time, he shared several clips from Scarface. In one scene, Tony Montana remarks: “You want to waste my time? Okay. I call my lawyer. He’s the best lawyer in Miami. He’s such a good lawyer that by tomorrow morning, you’re gonna be working in Alaska… so dress warm.” Following the incident, Rich teamed up with Kanye West, Ty Dolla Sign, and Playboi Carti to appear on Vultures for the track, “Carnival.” The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, making for Rich’s first time reaching the spot. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rich The Kid on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Rich The Kid Arrest Came As Rapper Was Trying To Collect Money From Promoter: Report

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Diddy’s Music To Be Removed From All Future Peloton Classes

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Everyone is reacting to the newest developments in the ongoing drama that has plagued Diddy since last year. It was months ago back in 2023 when the damn first broke. That started with a lawsuit filed against the rap mogul by Cassie last year. That turned out to be the first in an ongoing series of accusations being made by various people claiming decades of bad behavior. It peaked back in March when two of his properties were raided by the federal government as part of an investigation into allegations of sex trafficking.

But over the weekend the Cassie case was brought back into the light. That sparked from the release of a leaked video of hotel security camera footage showing the assault that was alleged in the lawsuit. It led to a brand new wave of backlash from the rap world. Diddy attempted to apologize for his actions in the video but his apology was also roundly rejected by many, People like Aubrey O’Day and Charlamagne The God picked apart why they think he was being disingenuous. Now the rap mogul’s business ties are further being affected by the developments. Check out a new post from exercise equipment brand Peloton below.

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Peloton Cutting Ties With Diddy

Earlier this week, a Facebook campaign sought to have Diddy’s material removed from Peloton. It’s not clear if the company’s moves spawned from the campaign itself or were already in motion. But it took the opportunity to share some news with users. “We take this issue very seriously and can confirm Peloton has paused the use of Sean Combs’ music, as well as removed the Bad Boy Entertainment Artist Series, on our platform” a statement made but the company reads.

What do you think of Peloton removing Diddy’s music from all of their newly produced exercise classes? Do you think the rap mogul will ultimately faced any consequences for the behavior he’s been accused of? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Snoop Dogg Is Auctioning Off A Truly Wild Variety Of Memorabilia, From TV Scripts To Death Row Chains

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Snoop Dogg is auctioning photos, PlayStations, autographed riders, autographed jackets and jerseys, and more. According to Variety, the Long Beach native has teamed up with memorabilia-authentication and auction company The Realest to host the auction, from today until June 2.

Producer and radio host Scott “DJ Skee” Keeney, the founder of The Realest, told Variety, “The items he is putting up are iconic. Everything from lyrics, awards — like ‘Pimp of the Year’! — unreleased tapes, outfits, sample toys, photos, scripts, concert riders, even a Snoop-authenticated smoked blunt in a crazy display case and ashtray.”

Other notable items being offered include autographed scripts from The Boondocks TV show, master recording tapes (sans the publishing rights they may represent), and even a Death Row Records chain in a custom box autographed by Snoop. As the Doggfather put it in a statement, “This is sh*t that we have, but we didn’t know it was worth something.”

As Variety notes, auctions involving hip-hop memorabilia are often quite profitable — just last year, a mic thrown by Cardi B was auctioned for charity, while the year before that, a rap book of Drake’s went up for sale — but rappers themselves are rarely the beneficiaries of their stuff being sold. Speaking of Drake, he bought one of Tupac’s rings last year, and his purchase of Pharrell’s chain was a point of contention in his battle with Kendrick Lamar.

DJ Skee sees his platform as a potential revenue stream for artists, saying, “Items like setlists, stage equipment, outfits, signage, and more are things that fans desire but can’t find. It helps to build a new revenue stream for artists.”

YG Announced The Dates For His ‘Just Re’d Up Tour’ With Doe Boy And DJ Vision

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On Monday (May 20), Compton rapper YG announced his new album, Just Re’d Up 3, is coming in July after releasing the “Knocka” video late last month. Now, he’s also announced dates for the accompanying tour, the Just Re’d Up Tour, with Cleveland rapper Doe Boy and his longtime tour DJ, DJ Vision.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale this coming Friday, May 24, at 10 am local time. Presale begins on May 21 at 10 am, with an additional Spotify presale going live on May 22 at 10 am. You can find more information at www.4hunnid.com/tour. See below for the tour dates (to be updated).

YG Tour Dates: Just Re’d Up Tour

6/28 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Hollywood Palladium
7/05 — Reno, NV
7/06 — Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
7/07 — Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
7/10 — Portland, OR
7/11 — Portland, OR
7/12 — Seattle, WA
7/13 — Seattle, WA
7/14 — Garden City, ID @ Revolution Concert House
7/16 — Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
7/18 — Denver, CO
7/19 — Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
7/20 — Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
7/25 — Boston, MA @ Big Night Live
7/26 — New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
7/28 — Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
8/03 — Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
8/04 — Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
8/06 — Albuquerque, NM
8/08 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
8/10 — Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
8/11 — San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
8/17 — Hawaii

JJ Redick Is Reportedly The Front Runner For The Lakers Coaching Job, Compared To Pat Riley

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After the firing of Darvin Ham last month, the Laker’s coaching search began with a list of potential head coaches floated around. Among the names mentioned, the most curious was JJ Redick. JJ Redick is currently working as a podcaster and NBA analyst for ESPN. He has a podcast with Lakers superstar LeBron James, where the pair go in-depth on basketball and the NBA. Many fans have been impressed with JJ’s basketball acumen, which really shines when talking to LeBron. Now, JJ is reportedly the frontrunner to lead the purple and gold. 

Insiders within the league, bound by confidentiality, have revealed that the Los Angeles Lakers have commenced their search for a new coach. In recent days, the Lakers have conducted formal interviews with several potential candidates, including JJ Redick, James Borrego (associate head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans), and Sam Cassell (assistant coach of the Boston Celtics). These three individuals have emerged as the frontrunners, with Redick currently leading the pack.

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JJ Redick, a television commentator and former player, has generated enthusiasm for the job across the league. League insiders claim that the Lakers are enamored with Redick’s potential and see him as a Pat Riley-like coaching candidate who could lead the team for years and aid it in the near future. LeBron James and Redick co-host the podcast Mind The Game, and James has stated that he will not be participating in the team’s coaching search. The Lakers have also scheduled meetings with assistant coaches David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets, Micah Nori of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Chris Quinn of the Miami Heat.

Given their closeness, many have speculated that the Lakers may hire Redick to placate James. Rich Paul, the CEO of Klutch Sports, who represents James, stated on Monday that this is untrue. “LeBron James and JJ Redick, they do a podcast together,” Paul told The Athletic. “That does not mean that (James) wants Redick as his head coach.” JJ Redick is certainly an interesting and inspired coach. He clearly knows basketball, and the Lakers may opt to bet on his potential and his current rapport with LeBron as the best choice for the job. Overall, JJ to the Lakers is now in the realm of possibility. 

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