Beyoncé celebrated her 43rd birthday in a luxurious tropical location as she shared photos of herself enjoying whiskey and cigars with husband JAY-Z.
Month: September 2024
Big Sean Says Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar Biting Accusations Are Misleading
Big Sean’s new album Better Me Than You was a tender and impressive album, but it also held a few controversies and debatable qualities. Chief among them for many hip-hop fans online was the track “Yes,” which many people felt bit off of the vocal style of Baby Keem. Moreover, the Detroit MC was quick to subliminally respond to this online… Or at least, that’s what many fans interpreted when they saw this tweet: “Must not be familiar with my game.” During a new cover story with XXL, the Sean Don spoke directly about these accusations and this discussion. While he has a very understanding perspective, he also knows what the truth is.
“I saw a little bit of the conversation when the ‘Yes’ video dropped,” Big Sean expressed. “About like, ‘Oh, he’s trying to sound like him,’ or, ‘He’s trying to sound like Kendrick’ or, ‘He’s trying to sound like Baby Keem,’ or, ‘He’s trying to sound like…’ who knows? And I was kind of confused personally by it, but then when I did some research, I was like, ‘Oh, I see that.’
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Big Sean’s “Yes”: Stream & Watch The Music Video
“But also I’ve been doing that since 2014, you know what I’m saying?” Big Sean posited. “Since even on a Drake clip that he posted, [where I’m rapping], ‘H*e, shut the f**k up,’ It’s really them flows or that ‘Paradise (Extended)’ that I literally listened to when I was making that stuff for… So, I can’t really read into it too much. I saw some of it, but I can’t be all up on the internet because that s**t’ll have you f***ed up.” Elsewhere during this interview, he also confirmed previous hints that a joint project with The Alchemist is coming out in the future.
Meanwhile, Big Sean also clarified whether or not he dissed Lil Yachty on the bonus track “Wire Me.” “I wasn’t talking about [Lil Yachty],” he told Complex. “Yachty is on the album as well. On ‘Yes,’ he’s doing ad-libs with me. No, I’m not taking a jab at Yachty. It was like a whole double entendre. If I was referencing him, that would have been a whole other entendre. He was in the studio with me while I was making the album. He actually has a verse on [‘Yes’] too. I might throw it on there later.”
Read More: Big Sean Talks “Better Me Than You” & Why He’s No Longer Trying To Prove Himself
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50 Cent Gushes About People Treating Him Like Michael Jackson While On Tour
50 Cent didn’t just talk about his celibacy on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert recently. Moreover, he also talked briefly about how his Final Lap touring travels in Kazakhstan in 2023 had him feeling like he was the biggest pop star to ever grace a stage. “It’s unbelievable. They don’t know I’m not Michael Jackson,” Fif told the host. “It was so cool. It was unbelievable, Stephen. They chased the car like I’m Michael Jackson and s**t. It was crazy.”
Elsewhere during their conversation, Rick Ross’ rival also explained what this newfound sexual abstinence has done for him. “When you calm down, you can focus. It’s been good, I’ve been good to me,” 50 Cent shared. “That’s when things start getting complicated. Things start getting confusing because people coming for different reasons,” he said when Colbert asked him about all his earnings and career moves despite not feeding this human urge. “If you go on a date but you have no interest in anything, I can see you now. I said, ‘Goddamn girl, you fine but you ain’t got nothing going on.’” Also, Fif explained that he’s not married, never did marry, and probably never will. “I’m safe, I’m not a happy hostage. I’m free. I’ve made some mistakes, just not that one.”
Read More: 50 Cent x “Million Dollaz Worth Of Game”: Key Takeaways
50 Cent On The Late Show
But these reflections on MJ’s fame and on other life updates usually pale in comparison to 50 Cent’s many beefs. But not all of them have to stay that way. “I didn’t f**k with people because they had already dealt with them,” he said on Million Dollaz Worth Of Game. “The entire beginning of my career I was up against the leverage of Murder Inc. So, my whole beef with Fat Joe was really his loyalty.
“Later we become the best friends, like I really f**k with him,” 50 Cent revealed. “He’s loyal to a default, because he worked with him.” Between that and some issues with Dame Dash, he’s dropped a lot of gems about his various rivalries and friendships. But the G-Unit mogul tasted the feeling of being the King of Pop, and that power is enough to make any man reconsider their lifestyle and allegiances.
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YBC Dul Murder: 16-Year-Old Charged With Fatal Shooting
Late last month, West Philadelphia rapper YBC Dul was fatally shot in a drive-by. Now, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer, an arrest has been made. The outlet reports that 16-year-old Aiden Waters was taken into custody and hit with several charges. These include murder, arson, causing catastrophe, conspiracy, and gun crimes. Authorities say they found Waters’ getaway car the night YBC Dul was shot. It had been burned, but reportedly, detectives were still able to recover evidence inside.
Aside from fatally shooting YBC Dul, Waters is accused of shooting into a car full of teenagers last month, striking two and killing one. For this, he’s been charged with five counts of attempted murder. Police also believe he was responsible for another shooting that took place hours before YBC Dul was murdered. A 43-year-old man and a 14-year-old were shot in the abdomen and leg, respectively, and both survived.
Read More: Who Is YBC Dul? The Notorious Philly Rapper Who Was Fatally Shot In Broad Day
Aiden Waters Hit With Several Charges For Multiple Alleged Shootings
Reportedly, Waters was arraigned this morning and is now being held without bail. Following YBC Dul’s tragic death, his father took to social media with a message about his passing. “Hey all of my son friends / family.. etc i am dul’s father,” he began. “I was handed over all my babyboys belongs this morning by his close friends & I wanted to clear up any confusion my son Abdul Vicks was murdered yesterday afternoon broad daylight while sitting in the back of his car alongside with his friend who was also shot in the hand my son was not on a bike when he was killed nothing of that such so that video going around is not him stop the false news.”
What do you think of authorities making an arrest following the murder of YBC Dul? What about the rapper’s alleged killer being accused of shooting various others? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Read More: YBC Dul’s Father Speaks Out After Rapper’s Death
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Pharrell Williams Pens Inspiring “Piece By Piece” For Upcoming LEGO Animated Biopic
Pretty soon, we are going to learn more about the mastermind that is Pharell Williams. According to Rolling Stone, his LEGO animated biopic, Piece By Piece, will be in theaters by October 11 with Focus Features being the distributor. The trailer for the film was released back in June and it will depict the life and influential career of the Virginia Beach, Virginia native. Adding some extra excitement to the movie is the inclusion of multiple hip-hop icons and their LEGO avatars. Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, JAY-Z, and more will all have roles in what should be an interesting watch. With the multi-hyphenate being behind a project like this, an original soundtrack was almost a sure thing. That’s why it’s no surprise that Pharrell Williams has dropped the first/self-titled single for it today, “Piece By Piece”.
The veteran is no stranger to writing catchy and kid-friendly compositions for films and there might not be anyone better, at least in hip-hop. “Piece By Piece” is a record that encourages people to embrace the journey instead of sprinting to the finish line. Pharrell has certainly paid his dues in the music industry, so this track should fit right at home with his film’s potential overarching messages. Piece By Piece has been viewed at by movie critics already at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, and so far, it’s gotten mixed reviews. However, things could change once it gets a wider screening.
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“Piece By Piece” – Pharrell Williams
Quotable Lyrics:
I started a long time ago
I will write my own chronicle
Turn around, that ain’t me
Know they followin’ the lead
Ninety bill, what I see?
You know it starts with a peace
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Quavo Shares That He And Offset Had A “Good Convo” Following Rich Homie Quan’s Passing
Quavo and Offset are on the path to reconciliation. On Thursday (Sept. 5), the “Himothy” rapper shared a throwback photo of his Migos groupmates, Young Thug, and Rich Homie Quan, who was announced dead earlier that day.
Chief Keef Announces Rescheduled Dates for “A Lil Tour”
Chief Keef, the 29-year-old rap sensation known for his magnetic stage presence, has revealed new dates for his highly anticipated “A Lil Tour.” Produced by Live Nation, the tour will now span 14 cities across the U.S., kicking off in San Francisco at The Midway on October 30th. Other highlights include Los Angeles on November 2nd at Hollywood Palladium, Atlanta on November 13th at Coca Cola Roxy, Philadelphia on November 19th at The Fillmore, and Brooklyn on November 23rd at Brooklyn Paramount.
Supporting Keef on all dates will be 43B signee Lil Gnar and The Glo Boyz. General ticket sales begin Friday, September 6 at 10 AM local time on ChiefKeef.com. Tickets for the previously scheduled dates will be honored.
The tour follows the release of Chief Keef’s critically acclaimed album Almighty So 2, which debuted on May 10th via 43B. The album, produced by Sosa himself, is a testament to his skills as an emcee, featuring collaborations with Sexyy Red, Quavo, G Herbo, Tierra Whack, Lil Gnar, and Ballout. Almighty So 2 earned Best New Music from Pitchfork and received “Album of the Year” nods from Rolling Stone, The FADER, and more. It also made notable chart debuts, including number three on Billboard’s Independent Albums and number 30 on the Billboard 200.
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HOLLYWOOD RUNDOWN: Tyrese’s ‘1992’ Film in Theaters From Lionsgate Plus Trailer
Alright so Tyrese has been on a press run of sorts over the last couple of weeks. Maybe you’ve seen some of the interviews from The Breakfast Club to Club Shay Shay and more. He’s been, well, Tyrese. But what you may not know, outside of the inter webs he has a new movie out called ”1992.”
Let’s get into the Hollywood Rundown!
‘1992’ is a gripping crime-thriller set against the backdrop of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
The film centers on a father, Mercer, who becomes caught up in a dangerous heist while desperately trying to protect his son from criminals during the chaos that erupted after the Rodney King verdict.
In real life, what a time that was …
Snoop Dogg is an executive producer. Here’s what he said …
“1992 was a life-changing time for me, from “Deep Cover” to “The Chronic.” But as things in my life were coming together, everything in LA was coming apart. “1992” is a heist movie that really captures all of that. This movie is about an LA moment. Ariel made an outstanding film that depicts this moment in time. From my first encounter with Tyrese in “Baby Boy” to the performance in “1992,” I had to be a part of this. And it’s only fitting that the film come out under Death Row Pictures as Death Row is synonymous with LA culture in the 90’s, ya dig?”
The film boasts an ensemble cast including Clé Bennett, Dylan Arnold, Christopher A’mmanuel, Michael Beasley, Ori Pfeffer, Tosin Morohunfola, and Oleg Taktarov.
What’s more “1992” also stars Scott Eastwood and the late great Ray Liotta in one of his final film roles.
Check out the official “1992” synopsis:
“In 1992, Mercer (Gibson) is desperately trying to rebuild his life and his relationship with his son (A’mmanuel) amidst the turbulent 1992 LA uprising following the Rodney King verdict. Across town, another father and son (Liotta and Eastwood) put their own strained relationship to the test as they plot a dangerous heist to steal catalytic converters, which contain valuable platinum, from the factory where Mercer works. As tensions rise in Los Angeles and chaos erupts, both families reach their boiling points when they collide in this tense crime-thriller.”
Behind the camera, “1992” is directed by Ariel Vromen, who also co-wrote the script with Sacha Penn, the showrunner of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.”
“1992” is produced by Vromen, Penn, Andreas Rommel, Maurice Fadida, and Adam Kolbrenner.
You can find “1992” currently playing in theaters.
First, check out the trailer to get ya’ll on their type of time …
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Lola Brooke Drops New Track “No One Else” Featuring Jeremih
Brooklyn’s rising rap star Lola Brooke is back with her latest single, “No One Else,” featuring Jeremih. Released today via Team Eighty Productions/Arista Records, the track seamlessly blends Rap and R&B, showcasing Lola’s versatile musical style. Produced by HitMaka, “No One Else” offers a smooth and feel-good vibe, combining Lola’s potent rap delivery with Jeremih’s melodic R&B performance.
Lola describes the track as a glimpse into her softer side, saying, “With No One Else, you hear more of Lola, the lover girl. I wanted to create something timeless with feel-good energy, inspired by the 90s R&B sound I love.” She adds a playful nod to the sensual nature of the song, perfect for cuffing season.
Accompanying the release is a sultry music video that highlights Lola’s sensual side. “No One Else” follows the success of Lola’s project Dennis Daughter (Deluxe), which garnered critical acclaim and led to a BET Award nomination for ‘Best Collaboration’ with “Don’t Play With It (Remix).” Her rising popularity is further evidenced by her impressive 350M worldwide career streams.
This Sunday, September 8, Lola Brooke will perform at MTV’s second-annual “VMAs” Block Party from 12 PM to 5 PM ET at Domino Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, setting the stage ablaze before the 2024 VMAs air live from New York’s UBS Arena.
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LL COOL J Returns with First New Album in Over a Decade: ‘THE FORCE’
Today, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and two-time Grammy® Award-winning Hip-Hop icon LL COOL J released his first album in over a decade, THE FORCE (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy), via Def Jam Recordings / Virgin Music Group. This 14-track record, entirely produced by A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip, marks a significant moment in both LL’s career and the Hip-Hop landscape. The album combines modern sounds with classic Hip-Hop energy, showcasing LL’s enduring passion and creativity.
LL describes the album as a return to his roots, likening it to “learning how to rap again.” The project reflects his evolution and unwavering dedication, with THE FORCE opening with the powerful track “Spirit of Cyrus,” featuring a smooth hook by Snoop Dogg. The album also includes collaborations with Nas, Eminem, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Saweetie, and more. Notably, “Huey In Da Chair” pays tribute to LL’s aunt, Joan, a pioneering Black Panther.
A highlight of the album is the lead single, “Murdergram Deux,” featuring Eminem. This track exemplifies both artists’ lyrical prowess and raw energy, setting the stage for an intense and memorable listening experience. The music video for “Murdergram Deux,” which is set to be released soon, promises to be a visual spectacle.
“It feels good to finally have this record out in the world,” LL said. “As I’ve said before, this album brings a whole new vibe. I’m returning to my roots…you all better buckle up.”
THE FORCE tackles themes such as racial injustice, isolation during the pandemic, and LL’s legacy in Hip-Hop, blending profound insights with compelling beats. With this release, LL COOL J continues to push boundaries, proving that greatness endures and continues to inspire.
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