December 2024 - New Hip Hop News

UMG Reposts Kendrick Lamar Tour Dates Amidst Drake Legal Battle

December 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake has seemingly made enemies on all sides. He was dissed by countless other superstars, and now he’s taking legal action against his own label, Universal Music Group. The rapper alleges that the record label boosted streams of Kendrick Lamar’s diss “Not Like Us.” Lamar is also part of the UMG family, and he recently announced the Grand National Tour with SZA. Instead of staying out of the Drake and Lamar conflict, the label decided to show their support for the latter via social media.

Kendrick Lamar released the tour dates via Instagram on December 3. The dates span North America, and will be a co-headline tour with his former TDE label mate, SZA. Fans everywhere flocked to the IG comment section to voice their excitement. UMG decided to get in on the fun, and reposted the cover image and the tour dates for Grand National. It makes sense that UMG would want to promote artists who net them major profit, and Lamar has had a banner year thanks to “Not Like Us.” Still, it’s easy to look at what the label is doing as a subtle slight to Drake.

Kendrick Lamar’s pgLang Has A Deal With UMG

Universal Music Group issued a statement shortly after Drake made his lawsuit plans public. The label denied any wrongdoing in the promotion of Lamar’s single. Furthermore, they criticized the 6 God and implied that Lamar was simply more popular with listeners. “We employ the highest ethical practices in our marketing and promotional campaigns,” UMG stated. “No amount of contrived and absurd legal arguments in this pre-action submission can mask the fact that fans choose the music they want to hear.”

The Grand National Tour has also garnered intrigue from Drake haters for its Toronto date. Lamar and SZA are set to perform in the 6 God’s hometown on June 14, which is just a few days short of Father’s Day. Lamar repeatedly bashed Drake for his parenting skills throughout their battle. He went as far as to allege that Drizzy has a daughter that he’s hiding from the world. Fans theorize that Lamar has chosen his Toronto date as an additional dig. Regardless of the intention, UMG appears to be onboard with the Compton icon.

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Ben Baller Claims Kendrick Lamar’s New Album “GNX” Is Full Of Skips

December 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ben Baller is one of the most famous jewelers in hip hop. He had made chains and various pieces for some of the biggest rappers in the game. He is not, however, here for the current biggest rapper in the game. Ben Baller discussed Kendrick Lamar’s new album GNX on his podcast Cold As Ice with Ben Baller and JimmyBoi. The jeweler is Los Angeles based, and Lamar’s album is steeped in L.A. culture, but he did not care for it. Not even a little bit. Baller went as far as to say that he skipped every single track.

“I’ma keep it all the way a buck,” Ben Baller told his co-host. “I skipped every song, dog. I just can’t.” The jeweler made it clear that his disdain for GNX had nothing to do with the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar feud. Baller is not choosing sides in the battle, he simply couldn’t get with Lamar’s new song. “It’s got nothing to do with f*cking Drake,” he asserted. “Don’t care. I won’t even talk about the lawsuit, I don’t wanna get into that part.” Ben Baller’s take has been met with scorn across the internet. Many accused him of not being part of hip hop culture. Others posited that he should support a fellow California creator.

Ben Baller Previously Designed Dot’s “Pop Out” Chain

Ben Baller says he skipped every song on Kendrick Lamar’s GNX album pic.twitter.com/lISLSp9nhQ

— Backonfigg (@backonfigg) December 3, 2024

Ben Baller’s negative opinion of GNX is a bit surprising, given his recent history with Kendrick Lamar. He designed the $60K cross that Kendrick Lamar wore during his iconic “Pop Out” concert on Juneteenth. He even hyped up the rapper via social media. “LA went crazy tonight,” Baller tweeted. “And Dot had my ice around his neck all night. $600K cross shuts it down. Nobody better and he knew who to call.” In an Instagram post, Ben Baller praised Lamar for putting together the “biggest” show in L.A.

Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” concert was dedicated to bashing Drake, as evidenced by the multiple performances of the diss song “Not Like Us.” Ben Baller’s promotion of the event supports his latest statement regarding a lack of favoritism. He clearly isn’t team Drizzy. He just wanted a better batch of songs from Kung Fu Kenny, it seems. The jeweler did keep it all the way a buck.

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Chance the Rapper Appears On ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Celebrity Edition, Raises $139,300 For His Non-Profit SocialWorks

December 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Grammy Award-winning artist and philanthropist Chance the Rapper appeared on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune and raised $139,300 for his nonprofit, SocialWorks, during a holiday-themed episode that aired last night on ABC. Competing against Dionne Warwick and Lil Jon, Chance advanced to the bonus round, ultimately winning the episode and securing vital funds during one of the hardest times of the year.

The $139,300 will support SocialWorks’ 8th annual Warmest Winter initiative, a campaign dedicated to addressing homelessness and extreme hardship in Chicago. This includes programs like the new SocialThreads Store, a free clothing pantry that provides individuals and families access to essential items in a dignified, supportive environment. The initiative also delivers critical resources—hygiene products, baby items, coats, toys, and more—to local shelters to help those in need during the colder months.

The Warmest Winter Donation Drive is currently underway with 25 drop-off locations across Chicagoland in partnership with Raising Cane’s. Running through December 12, 2024, the drive collects new and gently used clothing, hygiene items, and other necessities to stock the SocialThreads Store and support area shelters.

Chance the Rapper founded SocialWorks to empower youth and foster innovation through arts, education, and civic engagement. Through initiatives like Warmest Winter, the nonprofit continues to positively impact Chicago communities through collaboration and creativity.

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“The Garden That Rita Grew” An Art and Photography Exhibit Honoring the Legacy of Rita Marley Opens In NYC

December 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Multidisciplinary artist Donisha Prendergast presents “The Garden That Rita Grew,” an intimate art and photography exhibit celebrating the life and legacy of her grandmother, the legendary singer and humanitarian Rita Marley. This exclusive three-day event will open on November 18 in New York City and feature live performances by Rita Marley’s grandson, Zion Marley, and reggae artist Tuff Like Iron.

The exhibit showcases vibrant portraits, symbolic landscapes, and visual narratives that highlight Rita Marley’s influence as a reggae pioneer and advocate for social change. “This exhibit is an act of cultural preservation and a stride towards generational healing,” said Prendergast.

A silent auction will run throughout the exhibit, with proceeds benefitting the Rita Marley Girls Center in Jamaica, an initiative of the Rita Marley Foundation that empowers young women through education and mentorship.

About the Rita Marley Foundation: The foundation, established by Rita Marley, focuses on addressing poverty, inequality, and education across Jamaica and the Caribbean.

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Ski Mask The Slump God Clowns DJ Scheme In Heated Twitter Exchange

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ski Mask the Slump God and DJ Scheme go way back. The two artists have been working together since the 2010s, and they even had plans to release a collab album at one point. Sadly, there was seemingly a falling out between the two artists. They have not worked on a song together for a while, and DJ Scheme broke his silence as to why on December 3. The producer hopped on Twitter and alluded to Ski Mask the Slump God being someone he no longer wants to hear from.

It seems as though DJ Scheme broke his silence as a means of frustration with Ski Mask the Slump God. He claimed that people will “blame” everybody for their personal problems but themselves, and stated that he never wants to hear Ski Mask’s name again. The most alarming message, however, pertained to Ski Mask allegedly “destroying” himself. “I refuse to watch someone I love destroy themselves,” DJ Scheme wrote. “That’s the last thing I’ma say.” Except, it wasn’t. Ski Mask the Slump God trolled the the producer for bringing their personal issues into the public eye.

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“Going to social media like a girl about homeboy beef,” Ski Mask wrote in a quote tweet. “You hilarious, clout up misses.” DJ Scheme fired back in the replies, urging the rapper to “tell them the truth” about the situation. During a 2024 interview with XXL, Ski Mask the Slump God admitted to going through various personal struggles in the lead up to his latest album. “I was just going through a lot of real-life sh*t, my friend,” he explained. “Other than my friends passing away and sht like that, dealing with that. My living situation, figuring out where I wanted to live.”

DJ Scheme was similarly incensed over the handling of Juice WRLD’s new album. Juice was a friend of both Scheme and Ski Mask’s, but the producer felt Benny Blanco botched the rollout for Juice’s fifth and final album. “How the hell u help put the album together and don’t post it once,” Scheme wrote. “Benny Shouldn’t Have Touched it.” Hopefully Ski Mask and DJ Scheme are able to settle their differences behind closed doors.

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SOURCE SPORTS: 3-Time Boxing Champ Israel Vazquez Dead At 46 After Battle With Cancer

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Mexico is mourning the loss of one of its most celebrated boxers, Israel Vázquez, a three-time world champion in the super bantamweight division. Vázquez, affectionately known as “Magnifico,” passed away at the age of 46 following a battle with cancer.

The news was confirmed by Mauricio Sulaiman, president of the World Boxing Council (WBC), who shared heartfelt words on social media. “Israel is finally resting in peace,” Sulaiman wrote on X, just a month after the public learned of Vázquez’s diagnosis. “May God give strength and support to his wife Laura, their children, family, and friends during these difficult times.”

Sulaiman praised Vázquez for his contributions to the sport and beyond, adding, “Thank you, Israel, for the many great memories you gave us inside the ring and, most importantly, for the incredible man you were outside of it. You are now eternal. Rest in peace.”

Legendary trainer Freddie Roach, who worked closely with Vázquez during his career, also paid tribute. “Israel, my friend, may you rest in peace now,” Roach said. “My condolences to the Vázquez family and to everyone who was privileged to call him a friend.”

In support of Vázquez and his family, the WBC launched a GoFundMe campaign following his diagnosis, raising $44,000 to assist with medical expenses.

A Legacy in the Ring

Vázquez leaves behind an impressive boxing legacy, with 44 career wins, 32 of them by knockout, and just five losses. His iconic rivalry with fellow Mexican fighter Rafael Márquez cemented his place in boxing history. The pair clashed in a legendary quadrilogy, with each fighter claiming two victories. Their electrifying battles earned Fight of the Year honors twice and are regarded as some of the greatest bouts in boxing history.

Vázquez retired after the conclusion of their fourth fight, leaving fans with cherished memories of his determination, skill, and heart inside the ring.

As tributes pour in from around the boxing world, Israel Vázquez will be remembered not only as a champion but also as a beloved figure whose courage extended beyond the ropes. His legacy will live on in the hearts of fans, family, and the sport he dedicated his life to.

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Roddy Ricch’s Grammy Award Has Seemingly Been Returned After A YouTuber Unknowingly Purchased It At Auction

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Despite folks’ feelings towards the Grammy Awards, it remains music’s most coveted ceremony. Many industry professionals dream of the day when they take home a gramophone trophy. But Roddy Ricch’s win has morphed into a nightmare.

The “Survivors Remorse” rapper found himself in an awkward professional position after his trophy fell into the hands of a YouTuber. According to the creator behind Prieto Hunters, he bought an abandoned storage unit for $280. Once he examined the contents of the unit he discovered Roddy Ricch’s trophy.

But yesterday (December 2), the content creator posted another clip (viewable here) returning it seemingly to a member of Ricch’s team.

Prior to the on camera meetup, Ricch and the YouTuber slang accusations at one another. During a live stream (viewable here), Ricch slammed the YouTuber for attempting to extort over the milestone, especially considering its heavy sentimental value. Ricch’s sole Grammy win was in 2020 win for Best Rap Performance with his late friend and mentor Nipsey Hussle and Hit-Boy for their song “Racks in the Middle.”

“First he asked me for an [Audemars Piguet],” he said. “Then he asked me for $50,000. So, it was never about ‘Oh, we’re going to do it on just the strength of trying to get it back to you.’ It was more so about a n***** trying to get clout off it or a n***** trying to extort me for $50,000.”

The YouTuber rebutted Ricch’s claim, saying: “I wish I got offered that, but I did not get offered no 10k no nothing I returned it at no cost and I want nothing to do with them not even tickets you guys have no idea what actually went down, but I have no more comments.”

Well, with this ordeal behind him, Roddy Ricch can focus all of his attention on the Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial anniversary show slated for December 6.

Yeat Reveals Bizarre Communication Method He Prefers To Speaking

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yeat is a star. In a hip hop genre dominated by increasingly older stars, he has managed to amass a passionate fanbase and a handful of critically acclaimed albums. Yeat is the closer thing to a star that one can be without a smash single. Part of the rapper’s allure has to be, undoubtedly, his oddness. He really lets it rip during interviews, and is unafraid of sharing his eccentricities with those who listen to his music. Eccentricities that reached a whole new level during a recent print interview.

Yeat was the subject of a profile on The Face. The rapper discussed his creative process, and his plans for the future, but it was the unrelated material that confused fans. The journalist who wrote the piece, and conducted the interview, claimed that Yeat shared some info about communication. He claimed the 2093 rapper preferred to use Morse Code to communicate, instead of, you know, speaking. “Yeat claims [its] his preferred mode of communication because it allows him to ’speak with no emotion,’” the author explained.

Yeat Also Claims To Have Never Seen A TV Show

Yeat claims Morse code is his preferred mode of communication because it allows him to "speak with no emotion" 🤔 pic.twitter.com/oAT0YFSZpB

— Kurrco (@Kurrco) December 4, 2024

Don’t worry, there were examples. The author claimed the rapper often answers questions by clicking on a typewriter. He will even do so over the phone, if the answers can be whittled down to a simple “yes” or “no” response. Yeat even told the person conducting the interview that his friends have “memorized” the different sounds that the “Y” and “N” keys make on the typewriter. The rapper went on to claim that he’s never watched a movie or episode of television in his life. It’s here the mischievous side of Yeat is made very obvious.

The rapper reportedly told the interviewer that he he was a fan of Atlanta. He then corrected himself, recalling his previous boast. “Amazing,” he said, before adding: “Heard of it.” Yeat then claimed that he link up with Atlanta creator Donald Glover on a different television show in the future. The notion of Yeat and Glover linking up is intriguing. It also makes sense, given that the rapper appeared on Glover’s latest Childish Gambino album. Given his obvious propensity for stretching the truth, though, it’s hard to tell if it will actually happen.

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Drake Trolls Kendrick Lamar’s “Mustard!” Scream In Live Stream Chat

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake is online. If there’s one thing his supporters and haters can agree upon, it’s that he spends a lot of time on social media. He’s constantly posting cryptic photos on Instagram, or dropping by live streams to promote his brand. Drake has likely given Kendrick Lamar’s GNX album a listen, but even if he hasn’t, he has seen the “Mustard!” memes. The scream, which appears on the smash single “tv off,” is a reference to the producer who made the beat and the beat for the Drake diss “Not Like Us.” Drake decided to fire back at both artists as a result.

Los Pollos TV went on stream to rant about the new Lamar album. He’s not a fan of GNX, and compared it unfavorably to Drizzy’s 2021 album, Certified Lover Boy. He claimed that going from Drake’s album to the new K. Dot release did not do the latter any favors. Drake apparently agreed. He dropped a comment trolling Lamar and Mustard’s latest collab. He also, seemingly, poked fun at Mustard’s size. “We need a donut emoji in the chat,” he wrote. “Custarrerddddd!.” Los Pollos TV pinned the comment for the rest of his stream.

Drake Rebranded The Scream As “Custard!”

Drake trolls Kendrick Lamar’s Mustard lyric on his song “tv off” in this streamer’s comments

“CUSTAAAARRRRRD… we need a donut emoji in the chat custarrerddddd”

(via Los Pollos)pic.twitter.com/iOSAPIfpvb

— SOUND | Victor Baez (@itsavibe) December 4, 2024

Los Pollos TV has been a vocal Drake supporter for years. He was on the 6 God’s side throughout the Kendrick Lamar feud. He even got a chance to FaceTime with the rapper during a live stream at the end of November. Los Pollos TV has also supported Drake in the midst of the lawsuit the rapper plans to file against his record label, UMG. The YouTuber went as far as to claim that the label took down his harsh review of GNX. “I reacted to Kendrick’s new album, which hundreds of people have also and they’re up right now on YouTube,” he claimed. “UMG/Kendrick team manually removed my video because I didn’t like the album…”

There’s certainly no love lost between Drake and Mustard, either. The latter told the Los Angeles Times that he has no desire to work with the 6 God after the Kendrick Lamar feud. “I don’t think I want to make a song with that dude,” Mustard asserted. “[He’s] a strange guy.” This, of course, is ignoring the fact that he already has two hit singles with Drake, but we digress. The 6 God’s mean-spirited comment makes a lot of sense given the bitterness on both ends of the feud.

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Cardi B Trash Talks Fans After They Criticize Old Song Snippet

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B and Lauryn Hill both hit pay dirt with their debut albums. Different as their styles may be, both earned critical acclaim and Grammy wins for their fusions of pop and rap. Cardi even sampled Hill on the smash single “Be Careful.” Lauryn Hill, of course, never blessed fans with an official second album. Cardi B, oddly enough, is following the same trajectory. It’s been six years since Invasion of Privacy made Cardi a household name, and fans are still waiting on new music. It doesn’t seem to be going well.

A song snippet from 2019 made the rounds online Tuesday. The general response to the song was, uh, not positive. Fans piled on Cardi’s flow and the beat, claiming it was beneath the standard that she set on her 2018 debut. Cardi B did not respond positively to the criticism. She called detractors “dumb, stupid and overly opinionated” during an Instagram Live session. The rapper was clear about the snippet being from 2019. “Sometimes I listened to scrapped songs, or old songs [because] there might be two or three lines and I can use it on a new song,” she explained.

Cardi B Called Her Haters “Dumb” And “Slow”

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Cardi B’s frustration spilled over onto Twitter. She claimed that the “overly opinionated” fans were the reason why she hasn’t released a second album yet. “This y y’all don’t get sh*t,” she wrote. This is a far cry from the optimistic Cardi B who took to Instagram Live in November. She claimed that she will bless fans with new music in 2015, and make moves on the business end of things as well. “My album will be out, my secret businesses will be out,” she asserted. “I can’t tell y’all what I’m working on,” holding her index finger to her mouth, [and] hopefully next year I get me a lil’ boyfriend.”

Many industry analysts have chastised Cardi B for repeatedly delaying her album. Joe Budden is one of the most notable examples. The podcast host took to social media shortly after Cardi’s aforementioned Instagram Live. “Wonder if I’ll get an apology for saying [blank] wasn’t dropping an album this year lol,” he tweeted. He didn’t name names, but many fans assumed he was talking about the “Bodak Yellow” star based on the timing.

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