Month: September 2024

Cam’ron Calls Out JAY-Z After The NFL Snubs Lil Wayne For Kendrick Lamar At Super Bowl LIX

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Cam’ron thinks the NFL should’ve chosen Lil Wayne to headline Super Bowl LIX, considering the game is being held in New Orleans. He shared his take on Kendrick Lamar serving as the headliner during an episode of It Is What It Is after the league made the announcement on Sunday. He began by clarifying that he is a fan of Lamar and means no disrespect before going after JAY-Z.

“I love Kendrick Lamar, I loved the pop-out,” Cam started. “I think he’s one of the top artists of this generation, period. Hate the selection. It’s in New Orleans, and you don’t get Lil Wayne? That’s what we doing…not just Hot Boyz, Cash Money, all the songs Lil Wayne has done, whether it’s Blink 182…there’a no reason why Lil Wayne should not be performing at the Super Bowl.”

Read More: Master P Wants Kendrick Lamar To Bring Out Lil Wayne For Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar Performs During “The Pop Out”

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19: Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free. Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for pgLang, Amazon Music, & Free Lunch)

From there, Cam further accused JAY-Z of being the person responsible for stopping Wayne from performing. “It’s not really a secret. Lil Wayne had a problem with somebody before who’s kinda part of the organization running it. This is payback,” he stated. After Mase chimed in to note Wayne and Drake’s connection, Cam added: “Bro, it’s ridiculous…Lil Wayne not to be performing in New Orleans for the Super Bowl is egregious, and it gotta stop.” JAY-Z and Roc Nation are serving as strategic entertainment advisors for the performance. In a statement of his own, JAY praised Lamar for his “artistic vision” and said his “impact will be felt for years to come.”

Cam’ron Speaks On The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Check out Cam’s full comments on the NFL’s decision below. They come after Cam recently accused JAY-Z of loving money more than hip-hop. Be on the lookout for further updates on Cam’ron as well as Kendrick Lamar and the Super Bowl Halftime Show on HotNewHipHop.

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The 1999 VMAs Were A Culmination Of Hip Hop’s Transcendence

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The 1999 VMAs Were A Culmination Of Hip Hop’s Transcendence

Written by: Zachary Draves

Twenty-five years ago, the MTV Video Music Awards celebrated the diversity of hip hop during an impactful year. 

By the dawn of the new millennium, hip-hop was at a crossroads. 

There was still a significant void after the killings of Tupac Shakur in 1996 and the Notorious B.I.G. in 1997. Their deaths stemmed from an intense east coast/west coast turf war where nobody dared to cross enemy lines. 

Allegiances were seemingly set in stone, but cracks started to show in 1999. There was plenty of talent to go around regardless of the fealty of one particular region.

Jay Z, Nas, and DMX respectively took over New York. Eminem put Detroit on the map with the release of The Slim Shady LP. Snoop Dogg found peace with Master P’s No Limit Records after tumultuous tenure with Death Row Records and the release of his No Limit debut No Limit Top Dogg. Cash Money Records featuring Lil Wayne, B.G, the Hot Boys, and Juvenile helped to sustain the south. 

The phenomena of nu-metal, a unique blend of rap, heavy metal, and grunge, were pervasive with Limp Bizkit and Korn.

Women in hip hop reached critical mass in 1999. Lauryn Hill was riding high off the success of her groundbreaking album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Lil Kim was coming into her own post Biggie with her blistering lyricism and fashion sense as she prepped for her second album The Notorious K.I.M. Missy Elliot held double duty as a trendsetting artist, producer, and music video revolutionary with her sophomore album Da Real World. TLC came back from a five year hiatus with their fan appreciation album Fanmail. 

The moral panic surrounding the perceived social ills of popular music and its connection with youth culture had shifted towards the satanism of Marilyn Manson and so called “goth music”. In the aftermath of that year’s shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado the shooters were accused of being influenced by the music.

A few years prior it was “gangsta rap” being subjected to congressional hearings and organized boycotts of  Time Warner and other major labels by civic leaders such as C. Delores Tucker alongside former Reagan Education Secretary William Bennett. 

By 1999, hip hop was an embedded part of American popular culture. It was infused into everything from movies, commercials, sports, and fashion. 

Those elements came to the fore at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City during some notable moments. 

Lauryn Hill took home four awards, including the VMA for the coveted Video Of The Year for “Doo Wop (That Thing).” 

Lil Kim rocked a lavender pasties outfit inspired by Missy Elliot, and Diana Ross jiggled her breast while presenting the award for Best Hip Hop Video alongside Mary J. Blige, where The Beastie Boys won for their song ”Intergalactic”

It was during the acceptance speech that Adam Horovitz made a plea about respect for women and girls and safety at music festivals after the horrific acts of violence on display at that summer’s Woodstock 99, where there were multiple incidents of sexual assault. 

In a heartfelt moment, Will Smith introduced Afeni Shakur (Tupac mother’s) and Voletta Wallace (Biggie’s mother) to present the award for Best Rap Video, which went to Jay Z for “Can I Get A…” ft. Ja Rule and Amil off the Rush Hour soundtrack. 

Eminem won for Best New Artist Video for “My Name Is” while also performing alongside Snoop Dogg and Dr Dre. TLC performed “No Scrubs,” and the video won for Best Group Video. 

In replacement of DMX, who was scheduled to perform, Jay Z took the stage and performed “It’s A Hard Knock Life”, “Can I Get A…”, and “Jigga My N—-”.

The 99 VMAs were more than an annual award ceremony honoring the best in music at the dawn of a new century; they solidified hip hop’s forever place in the broader culture. 

There wasn’t a need for any singular voice or even a handful to carry the weight, a collection of artists with a vast array of skills from all regions of the country kept the music alive.  

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Chayo Nash and T-Pain Unite for the Ultimate Summer Anthem “Slide Over”

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Chayo Nash and T-Pain Unite for the Ultimate Summer Anthem "Slide Over"

The wait is over! Chayo Nash and T-Pain have officially dropped their highly anticipated single, “Slide Over,” and it’s already shaping up to be the summer’s defining anthem. Blending smooth R&B vibes with head-nodding hip-hop beats, “Slide Over” is the perfect track to accompany your summer adventures.

T-Pain’s unmistakable vocal style pairs seamlessly with Chayo Nash’s lyrical finesse, creating a collaboration that hits all the right notes. Whether you’re cruising with the windows down or just chilling at home, “Slide Over” delivers the energy and vibe to keep your summer going strong.

With a sizzling music video in the works, this track is only gaining momentum. Don’t miss out—stream “Slide Over” now and add it to your summer playlist for an unforgettable vibe!

Stream on all platforms here:
https://music.empi.re/slideover

Follow on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/chayonash

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Lil Wayne’s Engineer Reacts to Super Bowl Rules: ‘Confused. Dissapointed. Angry.’

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Lil Wayne's Engineer Reacts to Super Bowl Rules: 'Confused. Dissapointed. Angry.'

Kendrick Lamar’s selection as the Super Bowl halftime performer has rubbed members of the Hip-Hop community the wrong way. Many believe it should have been Lil Wayne, including Wayne’s engineer, Marasciullo.

“Confused. Disappointed. Angry. But most of all, inspired,” Marasciullo wrote. “Will never again be in a position or have the 🐐 in a position where we are at the mercy of someone else’s decision. We will make the decisions.”

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Kendrick Lamar will take center stage at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL made the announcement today, sparking excitement for the globally anticipated performance.

Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, founder of Roc Nation, praised Lamar’s influence: “Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision… His impact will be felt for years to come.”

Seth Dudowsky, Head of Music at the NFL, echoed this sentiment, saying, “Few artists have impacted music and culture as profoundly as Kendrick Lamar… Kendrick has proven his unique ability to craft moments that resonate, redefine, and ultimately shake the very foundation of hip-hop.”

Apple Music’s Oliver Schusser emphasized the excitement: “Apple is thrilled to bring this show, starring the absolutely incomparable Kendrick Lamar, to fans worldwide with Apple Music’s industry-leading Spatial Audio quality.”

Lamar, a Grammy and Emmy-winning artist and co-founder of pgLang, continues to redefine hip-hop, earning accolades like a Pulitzer Prize for his 2017 album DAMN. and his chart-topping collaborations earlier this year.

PgLang will creatively direct Lamar’s Super Bowl performance, which will be produced by DPS. Roc Nation’s Jesse Collins will serve as executive producer, and Hamish Hamilton will serve as director.

Apple Music’s ongoing partnership with the NFL and Roc Nation has already produced record-breaking halftime shows. With Kendrick Lamar at the helm, this year’s performance is set to be another groundbreaking moment in Super Bowl history.

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Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Belted Out ‘I Believe In A Thing Called Love’ At The US Open Final

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There are certain songs that resonate for everyone of a certain age. Among the tracks that stir up something deep inside for my age group, those in their early-to-mid 30s, is “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” by The Darkness.

There is something so engaging about the song that you can’t help trying to hit your highest falsetto on the chorus, and if you don’t believe me, just ask two of the most famous people of my age group — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. With Kelce opening his season on Thursday with a Chiefs win over the Ravens, the couple was able to spend their weekend in New York to take some Fashion Week festivities and the U.S. Open. On Sunday, the two were in a box sipping on Honey Deuces for the men’s final that Jannik Sinner won over American Taylor Fritz, and during a break in action the Arthur Ashe Stadium DJ threw on “I Believe In A Thing Called Love” and Swift and Kelce (and plenty of others in the crowd) belted it out in a little impromptu karaoke session.

That is the appropriate level of commitment needed to sing along with The Darkness, as you can’t half-ass it when trying to hit those notes.

Brooklyn OGs Claim Bobby Shmurda & Rowdy Rebel Fell Out

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Apparently, the GS9 collective that partly pioneered Brooklyn drill is experiencing some trouble in paradise. Moreover, Brooklyn OGs claimed that Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel had a falling out over an NBA YoungBoy affiliation, and that Bobby can’t pass through certain neighborhoods. OG Product also reflected on Shmurda taking more prison time for Rowdy’s sake, citing this as a bad decision since he had much better career prospects that could’ve assisted them both a lot. The idea was apparently for them to do time together and come out together. Also, Product claimed that the “Hot N***a” MC took all his pictures with GS9 down on his Instagram.

As key members of that collective, hearing about this alleged rift between Bobby Shmurda and Rowdy Rebel is disheartening. Previously, Rowdy had some choice words for Shmurda’s comments about King Von. “I cud never beef with my brother Bobby. He free’d me from a whole bid. But yu other n***as hurd what I said. I SAID WHAT I SAID.” Bobby was actually speaking on Rebel’s own reflections on the Von beef, so it was a complicated game of telephone.

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Bobby Shmurda & Rowdy Rebel Allegedly Parted Ways

“I felt like that s**t came out wrong,” Bobby Shmurda said of Rowdy Rebel’s comments. “He meant it in a good way, like that he wished that none of that s**t would’ve happened because he’s a fan of both. But sometimes, you can’t talk on other people’s s**t. Period. Rowdy’s probably in the wrong for that… but he ain’t mean it in the wrong way. He coming from a… older Black guy looking at young Black guys and liking both of their music. It’s like sometimes these emotions are going to come out. So when emotions is high, you don’t want to talk on situations. Sometimes, you gotta say, ‘Man, I just wish the best for everybody,’ and that’s it. Keep it at that. Shut the f**k up and don’t say s**t about the situation.”

Meanwhile, Bobby Shmurda has other possible rap beef opponents to worry about, such as Rick Ross. This reported issue with Rowdy Rebel is another mystery, but hopefully one that we get answers for soon. After all, this duo did too much for their scene for them to see this disappointing end. We’ll see if either of them address this…

Read More: Bobby Shmurda Puts Rick Ross On Blast For Kicking Him Off Show Over Jumping Jokes

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LL COOL J & Nas Spit Some Wisdom On “Praise Him”

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LL COOL J may be a true veteran in the hip-hop world, but he did some firsts on his brand-new record. Over the weekend, the legendary New York MC dropped his first album in about 11 years with The FORCE. There was some considerable hype surrounding this 14th LP leading up to its release thanks to how long it’s been, but also the quality of the singles. “Saturday Night Special”, “Proclivities”, “Passion”, and “Murdergram Deux” all offered up something different and with Q-Tip behind the boards, that only added to the excitement. What is also a cool aspect about The FORCE is the first-time collaborations (the firsts we mentioned earlier).

Rick Ross, Saweetie, and Eminem are just a few to name. But LL COOL J got to work with Nas for this LP, and you can hear them together on “Praise Him”. After hearing it, we are wondering how these two never split duties on a song before. The track kicks off with a speedy and introspective verse in which LL portrays himself as a God of sorts in the game. He expresses that he wants to bring peace and equality to the planet, which feeds into the album’s title (Frequencies Of Real Creative Energy). Then, Nas comes in after a chorus from Q-Tip and tears this abstract beat to shreds. He’s a little less philosophical but he still sort of sticks to the theme by reflecting on his personal experiences throughout his career. Check out the collab with the link below.

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“Praise Him” – LL COOL J & Nas

Quotable Lyrics:

Control the cypher, I got the power, bring it on
Watch ya queen get snatched like a pawn
Slicker than a ruler, the savior is born
Tell you the truth, you’re square, your style’s all wrong
You ain’t understanding the universe
Some say they want the victory but don’t wanna rehearse

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DJ Akademiks Claims Drake’s “Game 2” Has Nothing To Do With Another Kendrick Lamar Battle

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Now that Kendrick Lamar has announced his Super Bowl halftime show, many fans are wondering what Drake really meant with his “Game 2” teases. For those unaware, Kendrick seemed to call out The Boy’s hints towards another round by proclaiming that there’s only one shot at winning a championship. But fans didn’t really know how to interpret this IG burner tease from the 6ix God, which consisted of Rasheed Wallace saying that the Pistons will “win Game 2.” They went on to win the series, and DJ Akademiks is the latest person to suggest that this supposed victory in the long run is what he’s trying to refer to here.

“‘Game 2’ has nothing to do with running back the rap Battle between Drake and Kendrick,” DJ Akademiks tweeted. Most likely, people advocating for this “Game 2” are concerned more with sales, commercial performance, and industry dominance than actual rap battles and beef. Many folks are rallying against Jay-Z now, for example, and have this “rich man versus rich man” approach as they pick their favorite capitalist to pettily use the industry to one-up each other through. And while Kendrick Lamar is performing at the Super Bowl, Drizzy is one of the ambassadors for FIFA World Cup 2026, which will take place across North America. So what do you care about in hip-hop: the money or the music? We know Ak’s answer…

Read More: DJ Akademiks Loses It After Kendrick Lamar Lands Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance

DJ Akademiks Says “Game 2” Is Not About Kendrick Lamar Versus Drake

“But Game 2, we will win,” DJ Akademiks had previously shared. “Game 2, we will win. That’s a fact. If you think Drake finna abandon and forsake all them fans, you got to realize, this for the fans right here. You think he gon’ let some p***y a** n***as have something over him, his legacy, and his fans? No! Aye, chat, f**k that. This the new thing: Drake in five. Drake in five, people, Drake in five. Remember I told you that. No, no, no, no, we ain’t doing six. Five. What’s understood don’t need to be explained. Y’all are going to watch it. Listen, listen, we got to see where the game starts. We got to see, bro. Just watch Game 2, bro. Just watch Game 2.”

What you won’t hear from OVO fans, though, is that they just want any excuse for Drake to “beat” Kendrick Lamar, whereas Kendrick fans have all the proof they wanted. At least both sides mostly agree that Lil Wayne should’ve had the headlining slot instead, and that goes for every other New Orleans Super Bowl. Regardless, we’ll see how this all continues to develop. Hopefully one day we can talk about these MCs without having to mention the other.

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