Month: July 2024

Angel Reese Draws Wrath Of The Barbz For Alleged Nicki Minaj Disrespect

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Fanbases in general are unique, obviously. But Nicki Minaj’s, also known as The Barbz, are a different breed. If we had to select one word in order to describe them, it would be toxic. Sadly, it’s part of the reason why the superstar femcee can be seen as controversial. Fans are great for a lot of reasons, but sometimes they can taint the image of the musician. The Barbz do exactly that and quite often as well. If they spot a sliver of what could be disrespect, you best believe they are all over it. Unfortunately, the target in their crosshairs is someone who really does not need nor deserve the extra criticism. That would be WNBA star Angel Reese, who is being accused of hating on Nicki Minaj in a recent TikTok video.

The Chicago Sky forward is seen with some friends of hers, with one of them dancing. Reese joins in before Nicki begins to rap. However, has soon as the Pink Friday 2 creator begins, the athlete dips out of the camera’s frame. Yes, this is apparently a slight to the almighty Queen of New York and The Barbz are letting Reese hear about it.

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Angel Reese Has Made Another New Enemy In The Form Of Nicki’s Fans

They are digging up old clips, such as one of her being asked about which musical guest she would like to have on if she were to host an episode of SNL. In that interview she listed all of Nicki’s foes such as Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, Cardi B, and GloRilla. It is worth mentioning that Reese had been onstage with several of these femcees. Latto had even popped out to the basketball player’s pro debut to show her support. It’s most likely playing a role in this Barbz attack and at the end of the day, all we can do is throw our hands up in the air and sigh. Thankfully, though, some Twitter users came to Reese’s defense.

What are your thoughts on Nicki Minaj’s fans claiming that Angel Reese is disrespecting her? Do you think her moving out of frame when she start’s rapping warrants this backlash, why or why not? Does the Trinidadian artist have the pettiest fanbase of any MC? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Angel Reese and Nicki Minaj. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the worlds of music and sports.

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André 3000 Reveals Why He Believes Most New Rappers Sound The Same

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André 3000 appeared on the latest episode of LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s The Shop alongside Sexyy Red and others. They touched on a variety of topics, including André’s New Blue Sun and why he has yet to release a solo rap album. He and Sexyy Red also talked about how haters motivate them. That conversation sparked social media memes. Fans of André started “hating” on him so he could release a rap album.

The panel also touched on one of the most common critiques of modern popular hip-hop: it all sounds the same. Older fans lament the change in sound and pine for the days where hip-hop sounded the way it did a generation ago. Thanks in part to the rise of SoundCloud and the explosion in popularity of artists like Future and Young Thug in the mid-2010s, hip-hop evolved. André explained why he thinks so many new artists sound like what’s already popular, and his answer was a straightforward one.

André 3000 On Why He Believes Many New Rappers Sound The Same

“If we were to come out as OutKast when we thought we were ready, we wouldn’t be around today ’cause we sounded like everybody else. We sounded like who we were listening to,” said André 3000. “Now, I don’t think artists have time to cultivate themselves, so a lot of artists sound the same. You can quickly jump on a microphone — it’s awesome because you’re getting an immediacy, but you don’t get time to hone who you are […] Even Future came up in the Dungeon. I know Ray has Future recordings where Future sounds different; Future was rapping. It takes a minute. Even 2 Chainz. Like, Tity Boi was rapping.”

André 3000s’s critique of the artist development process, or lack thereof, is not an uncommon one. TikTok trends have made it the easiest it’s ever been to become famous. There are limited opportunities for development before they’re thrust onto a national scale. Rappers like J. Cole or Kendrick Lamar performed on small stages before getting their mainstream moment. Lamar infamously performed at Best Buy in Compton once. That opportunity for development no longer exists in how it did for rappers from their era. Future and 2 Chainz, the two rappers André cited, underwent dramatic changes in their approaches to music before becoming popular. If they came out today, they might not have had the chance because of how easy it is to release music and find fame. André’s perspective is an interesting one, and may provide an explanation for the way hip-hop continues to develop.

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Meek Mill Is Looking For Joe Biden Amid Conspiracy Theory That The President Is Dead

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Meek Mill wants to know where Joe Biden is after the President decided to drop out of his campaign for re-election in 2024. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, he wrote: “Where tf is Joe Biden at?” His question comes amid numerous rumors about the President, including a conspiracy that there was a coup to overthrow him as well as one that he’s actually dead.

Fans of Meek weren’t happy with him playing into conspiracy theories about the President. One user wrote back: “Does it matter? Were you looking for him before he announced he’s stepping out of the race? Or are you just asking because you saw other people asking?” Another user remarked: “He has COVID, he is quarantining at his house. Google is free. Where’s Michael Rubin at to tell you to bunny hop?”

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Kamala Harris Steps Out After Joe Biden Drops Out Of Presidential Race

US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) arrives for an event honoring National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship teams from the 2023-2024 season, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on July 22, 2024. Joe Biden on July 21, 2024, dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee, in a stunning move that upends an already extraordinary 2024 race for the White House. Biden, 81, said he was acting in the “best interest of my party and the country” by bowing to weeks of pressure after a disastrous June debate against Donald Trump stoked worries about his age and mental fitness. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Biden made his announcement on Sunday afternoon. “While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term,” Biden wrote in his statement on X. “I will speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about my decision.” He also endorsed Harris to run in his stead.

Meek Mill Wants To Know Where Joe Biden Is

Meek isn’t the first celebrity to chime in on the situation. Charlamagne also spoke out about the decision on Monday, revealing he supports the move. Be on the lookout for further updates on Meek Mill and the 2024 Presidential Election on HotNewHipHop.

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Gilbert Arenas Goes on Xenophobic Rant About the South Sudan Olympic Squad After Team USA Nearly Loses Exhibition Game

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No Chill Gilbert Arenas is under fire, once again, this time for going on a wild xenophobic rant about the South Sudan basketball team following Team USA’s near defeat in a recent exhibition game. 

What’s crazy about this beyond what comes off as xenophobia and what some are calling straight up racism, is South Sudan BALLED OUT. They showed up despite the fact that these young brothers are mostly living in different parts of the world due to their country being subjected to generational conflicts, civil war and more. 

Then Arenas comes in with his comedy that only he finds funny to criticize the America’s team, lead by LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis just to make these weird downright racist comments about African society. Everybody we just mentioned is Black. And Arenas is “joking” about AFRICAN SOCIETY. SMH.

Here’s what he said …

“The males almost lost to some Africans. We almost lost and the King had to save us. I know the LeBron haters are mad. We almost lost to the ‘Ahi Ahi’ tribe, this is crazy,” Arenas was eluding to LeBron James’ game saving role for Team USA win.

Agent Zero didn’t stop there. He made ridiculous remarks about Joel Embiid, a player from Cameroon, by flat out associating him with the South Sudanese team, saying: 

“Man, Embiid over there goddamn throwing the game because he’s throwing the game for his cousins and shit. We’re not supposed to be losing to them. Come on man! Cool runnings? We’re not supposed to lose to some Cool Runnings team. They don’t even have shoes! They get shoes from America, we have to ship them shoes.”

What the actual F. Is Gilbert Arenas okay?

Oh he didn’t stop. He kept going: 

“We’re losing to people who are shooting on peach baskets, in dirt, no shoes.”

Get this, South Sudan’s basketball program, spearheaded by former NBA veteran player Luol Deng, has made remarkable strides, culminating in their qualification for the 2024 Olympics. 

The country itself is a new state and only gained sovereign independence just over a decade ago. Arenas’ vile remarks failed to mention their monumental achievements and that of its national team on the international stage.

Arenas usually has honest takes on basketball. He often makes great points about the sport, the business of the NBA and understands the nuances of the game. All that aside this was wack and he owes South Sudan, and the whole damn continent an apology. Period.

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50 Cent Posts Pic With Drake; Teases They’re “Brainstorming” Potential Hollywood Collab

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Recently G-Unit honcho 50 Cent created a stir as he’s known to do with recent pics alongside Drake in Toronto, posted on July 21. The Queens rapper turned television producer of the huge “Power” franchise, hinted at some sort of collab between the two living legends.

Here’s what 50 posted:

“Brain [brain emoji] storming last night me and @champagnepapi gonna get the [camera emoji] rolling biggest ting on your TV GLG,” wrote the 49-year-old. “GreenLightGang” signals that the collaborative effort would likely be on the silver screen.

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Mind you, Drake posted the pic on his IG stories, so the vibes were mutual.

Comments got active and some were shunning 50 for the pic, Dot fans, obviously. While others understand why two heavyweights might consider partnering up.

Listen, love them or hate them they both are giants from music to other media including Hollywood. 

50 is a real force from acting with big names to executive producing the aforementioned “Power” series and all the spinoffs, prequels and more. 

Drake is the executive producer of HBO’s “Euphoria” series, considered one of the biggest shows at Warner and stars Zendaya. 

Together, who knows what they can come up with in Hollywood. 

And when it comes to 50 Cent trolling as he’s been known to do, this could be one big misdirection but one thing he’s usually serious about is his Hollywood endeavors. 

Exciting times for the possibilities no matter what you have in your playlist, “Not Like Us,” “Family Matters,” or 50 Cent’s greatest hits. Take your pick. 

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Here Is Peso Pluma’s ‘Exodo’ Tour Setlist

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Peso Pluma delivered one of Uproxx’s “Best Performances” from Coachella 2024 sets, and the Grammy-winning música Mexicana star is treating fans to ace performances with his ongoing Exodo tour.

Most recently, Pluma brought Exodo to Moody Center in Austin, Texas on Friday, July 19. The below setlist comes via setlist.fm. Study it ahead of his remaining dates, beginning with Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Tuesday, July 23.

Peso Pluma’s Exodo Tour Setlist

Act 1

1. “LA PATRULLA” (live debut)
2. “LA DURANGO”
3. “ME ACTIVO” (with Jasiel Nuñez) (live debut)
4. “AMG” (Gabito Ballesteros cover)
5. “Rubicon”
6. “Siempre Pendientes” (Peso Pluma & Luis R. Conriquez cover)
7. “ICE” (live debut)
8. “14 – 14” (live debut)

Act 2

9. “Luna”
10. “Lagunas”
11. “Bye”
12. “Por Las Noches” (Nicki Nicole cover)
13. “RELOJ” (live debut)
14. “SANTAL 33” (live debut)
15. “Ella Baila Sola” (Eslabón Armado & Peso Pluma cover)

Act 3

16. “MALA” (live debut)
17. “Quema” (Ryan Castro cover)
18. “QLONA” (Karol G cover)
19. “La Bebe” (Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma cover)
20. “TOMMY & PAMELA” (live debut)
21. “PUT EM IN THE FRIDGE” (live debut)
22. “Plebada” (El Alfa & Peso Pluma cover)

Act 4

23. “Nueva Vida”
24. “Los Talibanes Del Prieto” (Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho cover)
25. “HOLLYWOOD” (Live debut)
26. “Rosa Pastel” (with Jasiel Nuñez)
27. “PRC”
28. “El Gavilán” (Peso Pluma & Luis R. Conriquez cover)
29. “Gavilán ll” (with Tito Double P)
30. “La People” (with Tito Double P)
31. “LA PEOPLE II” (with Tito Double P)
32. “Zapata”

Final Act

33. “El Azul” (Peso Pluma & Junior H cover)
34. “BELANOVA” (with Tito Double P) (live debut)
35. “Lady Gaga”
36. “VINO TINTO” (live debut)
37. “TEKA”

Childish Gambino’s Eyeballs Literally Explode In His Truly Wild ‘Lithonia’ Video

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Last Friday, July 19, Donald Glover retired Childish Gambino by releasing Bando Stone And The New World, billed as the final Childish Gambino album.

On Monday, July 22, Gambino’s official video for the Bando track “Lithonia” arrived.

The Jack Begert-directed video captures Gambino singing in a dark room about how “nobody gives a f*ck.” It seems like a relatively tame, grungy rock video for about 80 seconds. Then, it becomes obvious that everyone is teetering toward something drastic — tensions heightened so much sweat drips off their faces.

The truly shocking climax comes when Gambino gutturally screams and his eyes explode from his face. An onlooker’s face is covered in his blood, causing her to also scream wildly before he chases her through the woods.

Last week, Glover appeared on Hot Ones and explained why he’s leaving Childish Gambino behind.

“I always knew, like, Childish Gambino was like a character, on some level I wanted it to end,” he said. “I feel like the Childish Gambino character is almost like the boss from The Office. It’s like, yeah, that worked 10 years ago. It’s like, oh, it’s a little sad, but it’s also like, wow, the cycle kind of continues, which is great I think.”

Watch the “Lithonia” video above.

Mustard Recruits Ella Mai & Roddy Ricch For Toxic Relationship Record “One Bad Decision”

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Mustard is really feeding the fans ahead of his new album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed. Just a couple of hours ago, the hitmaking producer put out the tracklist and it is going to feature 14 tracks and a stacked roster of features. Names range from Lil Yachty to Vince Staples, Quavo, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. Before this was revealed to us, we already knew Travis Scott would be a part of this, as “Parking Lot” was the lead single. Following that, the “Not Like Us” beat dropped “Pray For Me”, the expected closer which sees him rap, introspectively no less, for the first time in his career. Now, Mustard is gifting fans one more teaser with “One Bad Decision”.

You could make the argument –quite easily we think– that this is the best song from the album so far. Making appearances on this track are London R&B balladeer Ella Mai, and fellow Cali rapper, Roddy Ricch. Both deliver impassioned performances, and occasionally duet, over a crowd-pleasing instrumental. It has that signature West Coast bounce, but it’s slowed down and more seductive to fit the R&B aesthetic. Then, there’s a killer guitar-like loop, or at least what appears to sound like one, and it just makes sense.

From listening to the lyrics, it sounds like Roddy and Ella are intertwined in a toxic relationship, that finds them coming back for more, even though they claim to be done after “One Bad Decision”. However, in the early stages of annotating the lyrics, Genius believes both artists are sneak dissing Drake. Roddy’s (below), apparently reference the fake toughness of the OVO crew that Kendrick Lamar called out in “6:16 in LA”. In could also be a shot at the recent photos of Drake at Michael Rubin’s party where he looked aged. But you listen and decide for yourself if Ella and Roddy are getting in on the beef with the link below.

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“One Bad Decision”- Mustard, Ella Mai & Roddy Ricch

Quotable Lyrics:

Seen the look in your eyes and I know that you tired
You was finding out what b****es I would f*** on the side
Knowing that you ain’t playing games so I’m running short on time
You can give a f*** about that Porsche in the driveway
But I hate to see you walk away from me
You can’t match my energy

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