Eminem has now joined Drake as the only other rapper to surpass 50 billion streams on Spotify – though he still has some ground to cover to catch up.
Month: August 2024
Machine Gun Kelly Is ‘Completely’ Sober: ‘I Haven’t Drank Since Last August’
Machine Gun Kelly quietly checked himself into rehab in 2023, and recently announced that he is officially one year sober thanks to his time there.
Every Highlight From Drake’s ‘100 Gigs For Your Headtop’ Content Dump
Drake has released a 100GBs of unreleased material. From new music and unseen footage to cool moments involving JAY-Z and Rihanna, here are all the best bits.
Vybz Kartel Says Health Is Top Priority Following Release From Prison
Vybz Kartel, now a free man after spending over a decade behind bars, is focusing on getting his health right as his post-prison priority.
LeBron James Seemingly Extends Olive Branch To Drake After Kendrick Lamar Support
LeBron James appears to be showing Drake some love despite vibing to Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ at his Juneteenth Pop Out event earlier this summer.
Kanye West And Ty Dolla Sign Drop Bonus Track “Take Off Your Dress”
Has there been a more chaotic album rollout? Kanye West continues to raise the bar when it comes to releases that are messy, confusing, and tedious. He dropped VULTURES 2 after months of delays, and now he’s tweaking the song mixes in real time. He also saw fit to drop off a bonus track titled “Take Off Your Dress.” The song is only available for purchase on Yeezy.com. Streaming complications aside, the latest collaboration between Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign is undeniably strong. “Take Off Your Dress” rides a wildly catchy sample to success. It would have improved the standard version of the album.
“Take Off Your Dress” is built around a sample of “Please Make It Good Again” by Talmadge Armstrong. Kanye West is one of the revered beatmakers in hip-hop history, especially when it comes to chopping up soul samples. Unsurprisingly, he excels here. The song manages to generate resignation and weary regret thanks to its slowed drum pattern. The sample keeps the momentum going, though, as do the verses. Kanye West drops some ridiculous bars about getting FaceTime “in person,” and references a classic Lil Uzi Vert song in the process. It’s not terribly lyrical, but it’s fun. Ty Dolla Sign really steals the show towards the middle of the song, though. The R&B singer digs deep, and his vocals deliver on the kind of searing emotion that the original song suggested. He might’ve gotten Ye on this one. We win either way.
Let us know what you think of this brand-new track, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.
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Kanye West And Ty Dolla Sign Slide Over A Classic Sample
Quotable Lyrics:
Hit me when Church done
This ain’t big pharmacy but f*cking Yeezy got Percs, huh
You do what you want now
Like you Lil Uzi Vert or somethin’
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Drake Seemingly Teases “No One Likes Us” European Tour In 2024
Drake really took fans on a trip down memory lane on Tuesday. The rapper dropped off 100 GB’s of old music, rehearsal footage, and documentary footage dating back a decade. It was an unexpected surprise that will likely generate some goodwill for Drizzy in the days to come. The most exciting piece of the drop though, was the implication that the rapper might be going on tour before the year is up. One of the pics on the 100 GB’s drop was of merchandise boxes with the text “Euro 2024” on them. The text above is a nod to Kendrick Lamar’s diss song, “Not Like Us.”
Drake is keenly aware of the importance of a narrative. The rapper built his career on crafting a persona, and now that Kendrick Lamar has effectively beaten him, a rebrand is necessary. The fact that the Euro tour (that may or may not being happening) is branded “No One Likes Us” is Drake attempting to wrestle back the narrative. This isn’t the first time the rapper has made reference to the K. Dot single. He posted a video of a Drake impersonator and quoted the lyrics: “Sometimes you gotta pop out.” Another piece of evidence to support the Euro tour theory is that Drake has a lot of new music in the works.
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Drake Flipped The Title Of K. Dot’s “Not Like Us” Diss
“No One Likes Us” — Drake
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— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) August 6, 2024
The rapper is reportedly working around the clock on new music. He’s got an album’s worth of songs with Conductor Williams, according to Ebro In the Morning. He also confirmed that he has a joint album with PARTYNEXTDOOR in the works. Drizzy announced the long-anticipated collab during a PND show, and assured fans that they will get to hear it before the end of the year. “Do what you need to do. I know all you girls are outside and when it gets a little chilly,” he told the fans. “A PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake album will be right there for you…”
PARTYNEXTDOOR bolstered the joint album hype when he revealed that there will be 15 tracks on the final version. The fact that Drake is so eager to get out new music aligns with the desire to go out on tour. The rapper famously assured fans that he will never go long without putting on shows for them. Plus, he’s got a rebrand in mind, and a rollout that with some intentionality behind it. We don’t know what Drake has in store, but we’re excited to find out.
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All Of Lauryn Hill’s US ‘The Miseducation Anniversary Tour’ Dates Were Mysteriously Canceled Without An Explanation
Lauryn Hill produced arguably one of the greatest albums of all time. Unfortunately, the universe just won’t allow fans to enjoy it live in a city near them.
Yesterday (August 6), Consequence pointed out that Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation Of Anniversary Tour with Fugees and special guest YG Marley was abruptly canceled. To say that this news served as a surprise would be a stretch, considering the stigma surrounding her live shows.
The tour was supposed to kick off on Friday (August 9). However, on Ticketmaster’s webpage for Lauryn Hill’s tour dates, all the US stops are marked as canceled. The same disclaimer does not appear on Hill’s international concerts in October.
Lauryn Hill has not released a formal statement regarding the update. But back in 2023, Hill was forced to postpone the run due to medical complications. Fans are hoping this isn’t the case this go around.
View the canceled tour dates below.
Lauryn Hill’s Canceled 2024 Tour Dates: The Miseducation Anniversary Tour
08/09 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
08/11 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
08/16 – Atlanta, GA @ Lakewood Amphitheatre
08/18 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
08/21 – Philadelphia, PA @ TD Pavilion at The Mann
08/23 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
08/25 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
08/28 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
08/30 – Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater
08/31 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
09/04 – Huntsville, AL @ The Orion Amphitheater
09/06 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
09/07 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
09/13 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
09/15 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
09/17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
09/20 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
09/21 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center
Lauryn Hill Cancels Fugees Tour Days Before It Was Set To Kick Off
Lauryn Hill is consistent in her inconsistency. She has a reputation for being one of the most talented and versatile songwriters of her generation. She also has a reputation for turning up late to shows, leaving the shows early, or canceling outright. Hill opted for the third choice when it came to her upcoming tour with the Fugees. On August 6, Live Nation confirmed that Hill and the other members of the Fugees were no longer going to be able to fulfill their dates. Disappointing? Sure. Surprising? Not in the slightest.
Live Nation issued a statement to every Lauryn Hill fan who had purchased a ticket on Tuesday night. “Your event has been canceled,” the app stated. “A refund will be on its way to your account soon.” A specific reason for the cancelation has not been provided. The most frustrating part of the tour being canceled, of course, is the timing. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees were scheduled to kick off their tour on August 9 in Tampa, Florida. The tour was slated to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Hill’s debut album, but was postponed from last November to this summer. It looks as though fans will be waiting even longer.
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Lauryn Hill Also Canceled Fugees Shows Back In 2023
At least Lauryn Hill provided a reason for the tour cancelation in 2023. The singer issued a statement claiming that she was suffering from vocal issues. “In order to prevent any long term negative affect on my voice and my body,” she wrote. “I need to take time off to allow for real vocal recovery so that I can discontinue the medication completely.” In the past, however, Hill has not been as cordial. When the singer performed at LA’s Crypto Arena back in November, she voiced her annoyance with those who complained about her cancelations.
“They say, ‘She’s late a lot,’” Hill relayed to the crowd. “Yo, y’all lucky I make it on this stage every night. I don’t do it because they let me do it, I do it because I stand here in the name of God. God is the one who allows me to do it, who surrounded me with family and community when there was no support.” The R&B icon proceeded to complain about the lack of support her debut album received, and how she was not asked whether she wanted to make another. “I went around the world and I played the same album over and over and over and over again,” she asserted. “Because we’re the survivors.” Hopefully Lauryn Hill remains in good health despite the latest cancelation.
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21 Savage’s Manager Denies Rumor That He Dissed Kendrick Lamar On “It’s Up”
21 Savage has done a good job of staying out of the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle. He has ties with both Drizzy and Metro Boomin, yet he somehow managed to maintain both. A lot of 21’s success likely stemmed from the fact that he didn’t record any disses. Or so we thought. Drake spammed the internet on August 6, dropping 100 GB’s worth of unreleased material. One notable release “It’s Up,” a song in which 21 Savage takes shots at an unnamed rapper. Fans theorized that 21 was going after Kendrick Lamar, but the rapper’s manager quickly shut this narrative down.
DJ Akademiks was the one who broke the news. It’s Drake-related, so you know it had to come through Ak at some point. The streamer claimed that he got in touch with 21 Savage’s manager, who definitely stated that the rapper was not dissing K. Dot. “21 is not dissing Kendrick,” Akademiks asserted. The DJ even pulled up the lyrics in question to set the record straight. At a glance, it’s easy to see why fans felt 21 Savage was target Lamar. There’s reference to a rapper thinking he’s Tupac, which is something that Lamar’s detractors have cited in the past. There’s also reference to a rapper who feels bigger than he is after he scores a few hits. Lamar just landed two number one singles with his Drake disses, “Like That” and “Not Like Us.”
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21 Savage Targeted A Rapper Who “Think He Pac Now”
“No rap cap come out my mouth. Made a couple songs, think he hot now,” 21 Savage raps. “Hit his a*s up, he think he Pac now. Broad day, like he got shot down.” DJ Akademiks proceeded to read the lyrics, then share a text from 21’s manager, Meezy. According to Meezy, the bars were intended for someone else. “That definitely ain’t no shot at Kendrick,” the manager reportedly texted. Ak then chimed in and noted that the diss wouldn’t make sense because Lamar has multiple hits.
21 Savage and Kendrick Lamar have collaborated in the past, but the former has made it clear that he rocks with Drake. 21 and Drizzy have multiple hits and a joint album together. The fact that 21 Savage was on one of the few new Drake songs speaks to how close they are. 21 has even voiced a desire for Drizzy and Metro Boomin to work out their differences in the future. “Metro my brother and Drake my brother,” he said back in May. “Them n**gas gonna figure that sh*t out eventually.”
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