Over the weekend Hot 97’s annual Summer Jam took place. The festival looked to combine rap stars both new and old with an impressive roster of performers. Doja Cat, Ty Dolla $ign, Sexyy Red, Fivio Foreign, French Montana and many more served as the contemporary stars of the festival. While Method Man & Redman, Eric B & Rakim, EPMD, and Jadakiss delivered old school flavors. But the crowd was apparently much more in tune with some of the newer artists around, which didn’t sit well with one particular performer.
Method Man took to Instagram following his performance to criticize the less than stellar reception he felt from the crowd. In a comment he claimed that the festival was “not our crowd.” After thanking the city of New York and some of the other performers he doubled down on his sentiments. “Never again.. at this point the generation gap is just too wide for me.. #nevercomingback” his comment concludes. In the comments, many fans come to the defense of the two rap legends. Some blame the fans themselves for their underwhelming reception. Others blame Summer Jam for placing the pair alongside a roster of artists they don’t necessarily go with. Check out the post and some fan reactions to it below.
This isn’t even the first controversy to spark from this year’s edition of Summer Jam. The original line-up poster included Offset as one of the headliners. But in a later announcement expanding the lineup of the festival he was unceremoniously swept off the list, with no explanation for his disappearance given. That was in addition to fans initial underwhelmed reaction from the original lineup announcement.
What do you think of Method Man’s post about the crowd at Summer Jam not being as into his performance as he had hoped? Do you think the festival did him wrong by placing him alongside artists that likely have very different fanbases than him? Let us know in the comment section below.
Back in March, before Kendrick Lamar and Drake started one of the largest feuds in hip-hop history, Milwaukee artist JP had us in a trance with an early contender for song of the summer. The song in question is none other than “Bad Bitty.” Overall, this is a melodic Milwaukee low-end banger that makes you want to dance and replay the song over and over again. Initially, the song gained traction for A) being impossibly catchy and B) JP’s charisma that oozed off of the screen.
While From The Block performances can sometimes prove to be static and unengaging, JP had those at home moving in their seats. From the scatted onomatopoeia to the hook that sticks in your ear and never leaves, this was a song that fans could not get enough of. Additionally, fans took immediate notice of JP’s demeanor which led to people calling him an old soul. Some even joked that his age was a new number between 29 and 30. In actuality, JP is much younger. He currently attends the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point where he was most recently a sophomore on the basketball team.
JP is an artist who wears his influences on his sleeve. Growing up with his grandmother, he was put on to gospel music at an early age. His in-depth knowledge of gospel and music theory has served him well on his journey to becoming an artist. Moreover, he is also inspired by the Ethiopian Eskista dance, which is front and center in both his From The Block performance and his TikToks. Since the release of “Bad Bitty,” Twitter has been inundated with AI versions of historical figures doing JP’s moves, all while singing the song. If one thing is certain, no song has taken over the meme economy in 2024 more than “Bad Bitty.” But to dismiss the track as a “meme song” would be utterly ridiculous. The song stands on its own merits, and if you’ve listened to JP’s catalog, you know there is plenty more from where that came from.
In fact, on June 7, JP will release a new project called “Coming Out Party.” He has been working diligently on this new body of work, and prior to its arrival, we got to speak to JP about his influences, the success of “Bad Bitty” and his first true viral hit “Juicey Ahh,” as well as the Milwaukee rap scene that continues to grow at a rapid pace.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
HNHH:The last few months have been kind of a whirlwind for you. How has life really changed for you since that video came out?
JP: Well, since “Bad Bitty” came out, it’s definitely been a humbling and grateful experience for me to go through. And really a reassurance to me as well. Just proving to myself and to the people that actually believe me that I was able to make another hit. I had gone viral about two years ago, on TikTok for the first time and I made about 60, like, I think was like 70 songs in between the first song I made into “Bad Bitty.” So it took me 70 more songs before I was able to get that one again. So, like I said, a humbling experience. And I’m extremely grateful for that. Definitely, like I said, a lot of a lot of reassurance being brought down my way.
With “Juicey Ahh,” you went viral as well. You’ve been talking about that song and how your cousin helped you with that one. Describe that process and how the song came about, especially with you finding the beat online.
Well, it was around Thanksgiving time. And you know, Thanksgiving, you go home, you with your family and everything, here are the kids, and he’s like, let’s make a song or let’s make a low-end song. So he goes, and he fires the beat he puts up into it. And he was having some trouble. So I went out there, no idea what I was going to do on here. At first, it was just the part that you could only upload into a TikTok snippet.
Before you know it, the Milwaukee hype house page, 414 Hype House, picked it up and he posted it. And it started going viral in the city of Milwaukee and then before you know it, it just started going viral with the rest of the world. So that was the process on that. I finished the song in a McDonald’s. I walked in and ordered a Double Quarter Pounder meal and by the time that meal was over, “Juicey Ahh” was finished.
A lot of your music is a melodic version of the Milwaukee low-end sound. I think it’s very much a subgenre/subculture that is evolving online right now and maybe isn’t really so much known to mainstream audiences, or even our audience who comes onto HotNewHipHop every single day. Could you explain what the Milwaukee low-end sound is and what makes it so unique?
I would say the biggest difference between Milwaukee low-end rap and every other genre of music, because I would personally say that it’s like a genre… is the beats. So, the beat patterns and the claps that you hear…when you hear it, you automatically know. Like anybody that’s from Milwaukee, you can tell a Milwaukee beat from any other beat, because of the low-end claps that you hear, the fast-paced claps that you hear, the consistent tap that you hear. That’s really one of the biggest differences, so when you hear that beat, like before the song even starts, before you even hear any lyrics, you know, that it’s a low-end beat just off the beat alone, like, you know, it’s low-end.
I went viral for rapping with “Juicey Ahh” which was a low-end beat. And I understood that I had to feed the dog with music because they were loving that music. But I’m actually a singer. So what I did was I just brought the singing to the rap. And by being such an easy thing to do for me because like I already have that in my brain, it was no problem I can make it like that, like quick, fast and in a hurry. And I just go back, let’s just go over things. But I never was thinking that I was doing something, like I was creating something, and trying to be different. I was just me. So that’s kind of how it all panned out.
You were talking about how Milwaukee low-end is like its own genre. And you see a lot of the artists within the city working together. When you compare it to maybe the South, the East Coast, West Coast, what makes Milwaukee different compared to some of the other regional Hip-Hop movements out there? Maybe not even just based on the sound, but the culture around it.
Oh, that’s a great question. Let’s see. So, for me personally, being from Milwaukee, I can tell you that Milwaukee doesn’t have a set genre of music or a set style of music that they do. When you hear somebody from Atlanta, you can tell they’re from Atlanta. When you hear somebody from down south, you can tell that they’re from where they’re from, like from Louisiana, New Orleans, or something like that, you can tell that they’re from there. You hear somebody from New York, you can tell they’re from New York.
In Milwaukee, there is a plethora of artists that do different things, and they’re all blown up in their own lanes. Everybody is different. You have artists that rap, and they’re connected more to the streets. You have artists that rap and they’re connected more to the children, you have artists that rap more towards the clubs and the women and things of that nature. So you can never really pinpoint the type of music that’s coming out of Milwaukee, you just got to know that they’re from here. And I think that right there’s the biggest difference between us and everybody else. Because you just know that they’re from Milwaukee, you can’t just hear it. You have to do a background search.
You’ve done videos with 414 Big Frank before. Who are some of your other favorite artists from Milwaukee?
Frank is my brother. So I do have a bias. In my personal opinion, Frank is one of the best artists coming out of Milwaukee outside of myself. But that’s just a personal bias. Outside of that, we have artists like Myaap, she’s young and she knows how to go out there and put on for herself. Get in front of people and be a great performer. Chicken P. He’s also a great artist and has been making music for years and years like since I was a kid, you know. He’s been grinding hard, staying consistent with his craft. And he’s more connected to the street. Steve Da Stoner is another Milwaukee artist that is good at going out to go advocate and put himself in front of people. And he’s also a great performer.
Your vocal style is known for being unique and versatile. You’ve been vocal about growing up with your grandmother introducing you to more gospel influences. How do those influences really affect the way you approach your melodies and when you go and record a song?
That’s also a great question. So, having that background, I would say it’s more of a root for me because it was always something that I thought was normal. I never realized how out of the ordinary it was for a kid to have all of these things going on in his brain until I got older and got around other people. And I always thought that they could do it as well. But I found out that they, that it wasn’t really like, some people actually have to work towards that. So I would say it definitely was more it was like rooted in me, I grew up watching musicals with my grandmother and watching musicals and listening to so much different type of music.
Like, I love country music. I grew up listening to country music, you know, I’m saying, and church and gospel music. And you know, everybody has a different type of church. At the church I went to, you know, they play certain chords that tug at your heartstrings, you know, so when you get used to being a kid, and listening to those chords and understanding what those chords do to the human body or to the people of the congregation. You can see the person on the organ strike a chord. The way the pastor is singing affects people a certain type of way. And I took it out. I liked that. I enjoyed that because it made me feel some type of way as well.
So when I approach music, when I’m making the music, I’m making music that puts me in that feeling. It’s highly understandable when somebody listens to my music, especially to somebody with a foreign ear, they get to feeling some type of way. Sometimes the feeling is discomfort, just like, ‘I don’t know this. I’ve never heard anything like this before.’ And then they listen to it a little bit more than they get beat by the book. I would say that’s that’s how I try to approach my music. I just try to have fun and be as true to the music as I can and not just follow anybody else’s lead but do what truly makes me feel good. That’s the whole goal that I’m going for.
As far as artists go, who are some of your biggest influences?
Well, from the gospel lane, you have artists like Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, and things of that nature. The R&B side, you have Luther Vandross, Jagged Edge. Singers like Sam Cooke, Otis Redding. Then even if you jump back to like, the Roaring ’20s, you got Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. I never really banged Louis Armstrong like that until I got older because I didn’t really understand his style. Because when you go back into that style, as far as like the Roaring ’20s, or the ’30s, everybody had that raspy vibrato in their voice. As a kid, I thought it was just like how the recording was, but I didn’t figure out until I got older and actually watched the videos that that’s just like the style of singing that they had. That’s how I learned how to use vibrato listening to those people like Dean Martin. People that sing like they got that smooth, syrupy, penetrating type of voice, and it just seems like it’s just coming out so smoothly. That’s where I learned all of that stuff from.
You’ve also spoken about studying music in college and taking vocal lessons with Professor Susan Bender. What are some of the things that you learned from Professor Bender, specifically, that have helped you with your singing and your projection, and even maybe your live performances?
Well, professor Professor Bender told me that I was always a great performer. Like, regardless of how practiced my thing was, like, I never really used to practice on my music that much. But whenever it was time for me to sing, I would always sing great. And she always told me she can’t teach that side of what I had.
But the things that she did work with me was like, posture. I had a bad habit of leaning forward whenever I was speaking. How to go reach for notes, and how to just let the notes carry over instead of straining to go reach for higher notes, things of that nature. How to just be cool, calm, collected, vocal, warm-ups. Really, all the little things. By the time I got to her, I already had what I had, but I just wanted to perfect it. She’s a wonderful professional, she has a beautiful voice herself.
In other interviews, you’ve noted that you also incorporate scatting into your sound. How do you pull that off?
Well, to me, scatting isn’t anything but really a riff. You can make anything a riff, you know? So, if I make a song, and anything that starts on one key and goes down to another is a riff or scat. It’s just a matter of you implementing those syllables. So say, for instance, I say, ‘Hey, huh, bow,’ that bow, that’s a riff, that’s a scat. But all I did was just implement the actual words into their time frame right there.
So that’s how I create my music. I don’t think about what I’m gonna say, I know what I’m gonna say it’s gonna come. Because what I say is, it’s however, I feel at that point, what I’m thinking about is the placement of the melody. Once I find the melody, then I can create the harmony. Now I can build around it. So that’s what I’m finding first. I’m always finding the melody, how am I going to go about the melody first?
In a lot of your music videos and TikToks, you draw inspiration from the Eskista dance. How important has it been for you to display these influences in order to be more engaging with your music? How do you feel like that has helped you cultivate your fan base and continue to grow it further?
So, me doing that, it brings a connection and it creates a bond with your supporters and your fans that you would get if you were all standing in the same room. When you’re scrolling through your phone, right, and you see one of your favorite artists, and they’re probably in the studio, or they’re looking away from the camera, and they’re just locked there, you automatically get the sense of, ‘Damn, I wish I was there.’ Or, ‘Man I wish I could be there to see them.’ Or maybe they’re creating some fire right now. But if that same artist were to look at the camera, face, and dance with you, have fun with you, and smile with you, you’re going to automatically engage with it and feel a bond with that artist.
That’s the whole reason why I do what I do. And I personally feel that’s why my music has blown up so organically. I didn’t pay for a promo for this, I didn’t have to do this, I didn’t get any favors for this. Everything that’s happening for me is purely organic. Because people feel like they know who I am. And when I’m making these videos, I honestly feel like I know who the people are, and I know what they want to see. The same thing I would do, or the video would be the same thing I would do. If I came and I seen you in person, I’m gonna laugh with you. I’m gonna play and I’m gonna be goofy. And I’m gonna dance with you.
One major part of your story is that you are a student-athlete. How has it been balancing being a student who also plays basketball who also makes music at the same time?
Well, it’s not as hard as you’d think it would be. It does sound like a lot when you put it on paper. But it’s honestly not that hard. I had a schedule for school. And I had a practice schedule. And right after practice or right after a live conference in the locker room, I would set up the camera to do a video. I made my music on my phone. So the same way you can spend two hours on your phone scrolling through TikTok, or you can spend two hours on your phone [in general], I just used that to make music.
They’re all happy for me. They’re all happy. I always go up there, and I see them. You know, It’s summer now. So they’re all branched off and going back home. And they’re all happy and they’re all overjoyed because they got to think about it. They’ve been with me before all of these songs. They were there. They were still supporting me. So they’re definitely one of the biggest support groups, I got their families, some of the biggest supporters, I got my coaches. They all love to support me as well. And I love and support them. They’ve definitely played a huge role in my success. So shout out to them.
On June 7 you are dropping your album “Coming Out Party.” What has the experience been like putting that album together?
It has been a fun experience. You’re gonna know. You can expect a lot of good vibes, and great quality coming from this album. If there’s one thing you’re gonna get, it’s gonna be good vibes and great quality. I definitely had a lot of fun. I had a lot of fun making this album. Nothing but good for me here. It’s definitely been a wonderful experience. I’ve met a lot of new people. I’ve met a lot of you know, a lot of great producers, I’ve met a lot of great people that I’ve really only ever seen on my TV screen and my phone. And never really thinking that they were real people, you know, you just always see them on the screen. But I’ve met them now and conversed with a lot of them.
I’ve been through a lot of good things in the past two months of me creating this album. So you’re going to feel all of that. You’re gonna feel like the kid that just met their idol. You’re gonna feel like a kid like it’s gonna give you all of those experiences gonna give you all of those when you go to this. I mean, it’s a rollercoaster ride of good vibes man, and positiveness. That’s the story that I’m going to convey to the people. So June 7 is going to be a day and we’re excited.
Knowing that there are more eyes on your music now than ever before, does that change the way you approach making your album?
No. I am extremely confident. You gotta think about it. “Bad Bitty” is a song that I produced by myself in my dorm room and I was just feeling good when I made it. So I don’t feel any pressure. I know there’s going to be a lot of people tuning in. I know that everyone is going to be looking and it’s going to be all eyes on the project. I’m not nervous at all. I wasn’t in a rush to change anything. It’s going to be great positive vibes and great quality. I know my supporters are going to love it, and I know I’m going to make some new supporters as well, so this music is for everybody.
What is one thing you want the fans to know about JP whether it be the music or yourself?
I want the people to know that I’m a nice person. I’m a friendly giant. I’m pretty big if you see me in person but don’t hesitate to say something to me. I’ll take a picture with you, I’ll chop it up with you. I love meeting new people. I make music for the people and for myself.
After nine seasons in the NFL, Darren Waller’s career is anticipated to come to an end amid the Kelsey Plum debacle. According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Waller is expected to make a decision on his future before the New York Giants’ obligatory minicamp the following week. Some in the club anticipate that he will announce his retirement. Waller has a three-year contract that pays a basic salary of $10.5 million in 2024. However, there is no money guarantee left in the agreement. The financial impact of Waller’s retirement on the Giants is significant. They will receive a $7.9 million dead cap charge and save $6.2 million this season against the cap if Waller does decide to retire.
Last week, Waller released a new music video where he talked about his love life and divorce from WNBA star Kelsey Plum. Waller cast an actress who looked similar to Plum to play his love interest in the video. The title, lyrics, and music video of the song may be a message to Plum. Kelsey had expressed that she was devastated after their separation in April. Barely a year passed during their marriage. After the news emerged, the Las Vegas Aces guard remarked, “I walked through fire for that man, but now I see it’s time to go.”
Giants TE Darren Waller is likely to make a decision by next week’s mandatory minicamp about his playing future and people in and around the team expect that he’s going to retire, sources told @JordanRaanan.https://t.co/2sFtupW8Tj
Darren Waller’s journey with the Giants began in March 2023. He played a significant role for them. This offseason, there has been a cloud of uncertainty over Waller’s future. On March 7, Waller shared with Dan Duggan of The Athletic that he was “undecided at the moment” about continuing to play. He explained, “It’s really the idea of signing up for another journey. It’s tough, it’s long, it requires a lot. And if you’re not fully bought into every single thing of the process, it’s going to be tough. I feel like, at the end of the day, you’re doing guys a disservice if you’re not all the way in. So those are the kinds of things I’m taking into account.”
All in all, The potential impact of Waller’s retirement on the Giants is a matter of concern. They could face a significant financial shift and a void in their offensive lineup. Furthermore, Waller has the fifth-most receiving yards of any tight end between 2019 and 2023, with 3,946. In 86 games, he will have finished with 4,124 yards and 20 touchdowns. Overall, it seems like things have been unraveling for Waller since the lead-up to his divorce from Kelsey Plum.
Last month, rapper and singer Sean Kingston was arrested at his show in Fort Irwin, California, following a raid on his Miami mansion that linked him to a widespread fraud ring allegedly run with his mother, Janice Turner.
Over the weekend, Kingston was extradited to South Florida and booked into the Broward County jail. Local 10 reports that the 34-year-old recording artist, whose real name is Kisean Paul Anderson, faces several felony charges after authorities accused him and his mother of committing over a million dollars worth of fraud.
Kingston was placed in the Broward Sheriff’s Office Main Jail facility as of Monday morning. The “Beautiful Girls” singer is expected to appear before a judge following his return to South Florida. His arrest in California occurred soon after Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputies raided the mansion he rents in Southwest Ranches on May 23.
During the raid, authorities also arrested Kingston’s 61-year-old mother, Janice Turner. Both mother and son now face serious allegations tied to their involvement in a major fraud operation.
As Kingston prepares to face a judge, the music world watches closely, awaiting further developments in this high-profile case. The allegations have sent shockwaves through the industry, putting a spotlight on Kingston’s legal troubles and the potential ramifications for his career.
Vybz Kartel has suffered a significant legal setback after a judge refused to grant his release on bail following the overturning of his murder conviction.
Amy Robach’s career in journalism and television is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and professional integrity. Known for her tenacity and skill in front of the camera, Robach has become a respected name in broadcast journalism. Her journey is marked by significant assignments and a strong on-screen presence. This has seen her become a familiar face to millions of viewers.
As of 2024, her career achievements have translated into a considerable net worth of $5 million, as reported by Celebrity Net Worth. This figure speaks to her financial success and the impact she has made in the realm of journalism and television.
A Career In Focus: Amy Robach’s Professional Journey
PT CHESTER, NEW YORK – JUNE 01: Andrew Shue and Amy Robach. Also Attend The Greenwich International Film Festival Epic Anniversary Party Featuring Kesha And Jessie’s Girl at The Capitol Theatre on June 01, 2019 in Port Chester, New York. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Greenwich International Film Festival )
Amy Robach’s entry into the world of journalism was marked by a dedication to uncovering the truth and presenting stories with clarity and empathy. Her career began at local stations and quickly ascended to national prominence. Robach’s roles as a correspondent and anchor for major networks like ABC and NBC have also been characterized by high-profile interviews and coverage of significant global events. Her tenure on shows such as 20/20 and Good Morning America has showcased her versatility. It also showed her ability to connect with both her interview subjects and the audience.
Further, her journalistic work is distinguished by her on-screen roles and her commitment to integrity and ethical reporting. Robach has covered a wide array of topics. This ranges from politics and international affairs to human-interest stories. Each time, she brought a depth of understanding and a human touch to her reporting. This blend of professional rigor and personal warmth has earned her accolades and a loyal viewership.
Beyond The Newsroom: Amy Robach’s Personal Endeavors
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 01: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (L-R) T.J. Holmes and also Amy Robach attend iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2023. Presented by Capital One at The Kia Forum on December 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
Away from the anchor desk, Amy Robach’s life is also a tapestry of personal experiences and public advocacy. Her battle with breast cancer, which she bravely shared with the public, has made her a symbol of strength. Her openness about her diagnosis and treatment journey has inspired many. It brought attention to the importance of health awareness and early detection.
Additionally, Robach’s advocacy extends beyond her cancer journey. She actively participates in various charitable initiatives and uses her platform to highlight causes close to her heart. Her personal life, including her relationships and experiences, has been shared with candidness, adding to her relatability and connection with the public.
Further, she was caught in a scandal after it was shared she was having an affair. Robach is married to veteran actor Andrew Shue, but she was in a secret relationship with her TV co-host, T.J. Holmes. Robach and Holmes remain in a relationship as they both divorce their spouses. In 2023, it was rumored that Shue and Holmes’s wife were also dating.
Reflecting On Influence: Amy Robach’s Net Worth & Legacy
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 10: Andrew Shue and also Amy Robach. Attend the 2022 ADAPT Leadership Awards at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for ADAPT Leadership Awards)
Overall, in assessing Amy Robach’s career and her $20 million net worth, it’s clear that her influence goes beyond the financial. Her contributions to journalism, her role as a public figure navigating personal challenges gracefully, and her advocacy work all paint a picture of a multi-dimensional professional. Her legacy is not just in the stories she has covered but in how she has used her experiences and platform to inspire and make a difference in people’s lives.
Common was one of Drake’s earliest big rap beefs, and it happened so long ago that many current OVO Stans probably don’t know that much about it. Either way, things eventually cleared up and all seems relatively well between both rappers, at least from the Chicago MC’s statements on the Toronto superstar. Moreover, the spitter and actor recently appeared on Drink Champs along with Pete Rock to talk about a whole slew of topics, including some more assessments of Drizzy’s beef with Kendrick Lamar. He ended up revealing some more details about their encounter at the 2012 Grammy Awards that squashed their feud, something that Aubrey Graham’s father apparently was instrumental in achieving.
“I eventually saw Drake face to face,” Common began his recollection of that night. “It was at a point where I was like, ‘Wassup?’ And we had [some] little words. And then his father was there and was like, ‘Y’all need to squash this.’ And I was like, ‘Man, this an elder talking to me. This this man’s father. Let me chill out.’ And then Drake just was like, ‘I ain’t on this.’ So we just squashed it.
The conversation around Drake’s father squashing their beef begins at around the 34-minute and 15-second mark of the video above.
“I was like, ‘Listen, if we face to face, then alright, I’m done with it,’” Common continued. “‘Even if it was some subliminal disses, I said what I had to say. Right now, we saying we squashing it. We good.’ I felt like Drake was sending me a couple of shots, subliminals. I don’t know what motivated him to send me some shots. But I think what for sure had me, if I’m just being real, like, you know, we mess with one of the same girls.
“You know wars happen over women. That’s just what it is,” Common concluded. “I ain’t going to get at you if you with somebody I was with. But if you start throwing me a couple little, you know, you trying to throw some jabs then I’m like, ‘Come on, man, okay.’”
CJ Stroud checked Gillie Da King over his support for Drake and alleged bias against Kendrick Lamar during an appearance on the latest episode of Million Dollaz Worth Of Game. The star Houston Texans quarterback appeared on the show alongside his teammate Tank Dell. When the topic of Drake and Lamar’s feud came up, Stroud didn’t let Gillie’s past takes slide.
“When Kendrick beat Drake, you said that last diss wasn’t better. You!” Stroud said. “I’m gonna check you right now, Unc. You’re tripping. We know you want the [Drake] interview.” Gillie fired back: “This is a misconception. Bro, whether we interview somebody or not, our checks still the same.” From there, he recalled praising Lamar’s “Not Like Us” but Stroud clarified, “But after it came out, you said [Drake] won.”
CJ Stroud & Tank Dell Celebrate Beating The Steelers
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 01: C.J. Stroud #7 celebrates with Tank Dell #3 of the Houston Texans after defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium on October 01, 2023, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)
Kendrick Lamar kicked off the viral feud with Drake by dissing him on Metro Boomin and Future’s song, “Like That,” earlier this year. In the following months, each dropped several diss tracks aimed at the other. The situation reached a climax during the weekend of May 4, when Lamar dropped “Meet The Grahams” and “Not Like Us” within 24 hours. Conversely, Drake dropped “Family Matters” and “The Heart Part 6.”
CJ Stroud & Tank Dell Appear On “Million Dollaz Worth Of Game”
Elsewhere in Stroud’s conversation with on the Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast, he named his top 5 QBs from last season. He went with Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, himself, and controversially to the hosts, Dak Prescott. “Dak’s that boy,” Stroud said. “Ya’ll not gonna say that because he ain’t won the big one yet.” Be on the lookout for further updates on CJ Stroud as well as Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.
Chicago drill/Chicago hip-hop has to be one of the most entertaining and hype subgenres. So, what happens when you combine two artists from there who live and breathe this stuff? Well, you get one heck of an all gas no brakes track like “FASHO” by Hotblock Jmoe and G Herbo. This is the latest offering from the Dolton, Illinois native, who is looking to stamp his name in Chicago rap history as one of the best to do it.
As we said, “FASHO” keeps the flame lit the entire way through. That is thanks to Hotblock and G Herbo bringing cutthroat bars and that Midwest, blue-collar attitude over a crisp trap instrumental. “We catch n**** lackin’, hawk ’em down, stand ovеr and over clappin’ (Come here)“. Jmoe does not let the star power of the guest deter him one bit. He holds his own and goes bar for bar, all while bringing a smooth and easy-to-hear flow.
“FASHO” is quickly becoming a hit for Jmoe. In just its first few days of being out, it has shot up to his most popular song on Spotify. It has picked up over 135,000 streams, as well as over 131,000 views on YouTube. We suggest you hop on the bandwagon before it is too late. You can check out the brand-new music video with the link above.
What are your thoughts on “FASHO” by Hotblock Jmoe and G Herbo? Who had the better performance? Is this their strongest collaboration to date, why or why not? Is Jmoe one of the brightest young stars from Chicago? 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 Hotblock Jmoe and G Herbo. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Quotable Lyrics:
The rap gang like Rudy Gobert, put it in a chokehold (Put it in a chokehold) Next advance, send me the motherload, I need a boat load Made a half a ticket, two weeks, I ain’t did no shows (I ain’t done no shows) I been feelin’ like this s*** too sweet, I’m only rockin’ rose gold (Ayy, ayy) My shooter elite, lace up his cleats, he get a switch and four ‘bows Gangster rap, my shows all h*es, fill up four rows (Big Swerve)
The beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar has been a massive commercial pull. The back and forth spawned multiple top 10 hits, numerous 20 hits, and even a few number ones. The two songs that kicked things off, “First Person Shooter” last year and “Like That” earlier this year both debuted at the top spot on the Hot 100. The former spent multiple weeks at the top spot and is still just outside the top 10 on this week’s edition. “Euphoria,” “meet the grahams,” “Family Matters,” and “Push-Ups” are all also still included on this weeks Hot 100.
It’s that final track “Push-Ups” that has reached a new milestone this week. The song peaked at number 17 on the Hot 100 and currently sits at number 74 in its 5th week. In the meantime, it’s also racked up tons of streams on Spotify. The song just became Drake’s most recent to hit 100 million streams. While the incredible achievement is rare for most artists, Drizzy has an astonishingly large collection of them. “Push-Ups” is his 248th song to reach 100 million streams, which is more than double any other rapper has on the platform. Unsurprisingly, Drizzy currently sits as the #7 most-streamed artist on Spotify this month.
The achievements of nearly every other song in the beef are dwarfed by Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” It became yet another song to debut at the top spot on the Hot 100 last month. It’s stuck around in the top 5 ever since and is expected to remain there for at least the next two weeks. It also broke multiple records, even ones held by Drake, for its Spotify streams in the first 24 hours.
What do you think of “Push-Ups” hitting 100 million streams on Spotify in the wake of Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar? Do you think it’s impressive that he has more than twice as many songs hitting that milestone as any of his contemporaries? Let us know in the comment section below.
