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Cardi B Won’t Let ‘My Anxiety’ Or ‘What Haters Say’ Stop Her From Dropping New Music In 2024, Including Her Album

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There’s a lot more where Cardi B’s “Like What (Freestyle)” came from, and she has the receipts to prove it. On Friday, March 1, Cardi dropped “Like What” alongside a video directed by Offset, which is another conversation to be had at a different time. Cardi B has been busy promoting the well-received song on her Instagram Story, sneaking in a tease for future music.

In one video, Cardi B scrolls through “like 100 songs” on her computer dating back to January 2023. “Look how long I’ve had this f*cking record for,” she says off-camera. “January 27, 202-f*ckin’-3. I was working on this sh*t at 5 a.m. You know I’m a night owl.”

Cardi added, “I’m not letting my anxiety, I’m not letting what haters say, I’m not letting what fans say — if I do a song, I’m gonna just f*cking drop it. Well, I got no choice because I’m dropping my album this year, so stay tuned for the announcement. But don’t play with me!”

Cardi’s next album will be her first since her sensational, record-breaking 2018 debut, Invasion Of Privacy. Whenever it arrives, Cardi will likely prove why her forthcoming sophomore LP was among Uproxx’s “Most Anticipated Albums Of 2024.”

For now, watch the “Like What (Freestyle)” video above.

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Cardi B’s ‘Like What (Freestyle)’ Is Missy Elliott-Approved, And Missy’s Method Of Co-Signing Was Adorable

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On Friday, March 1, Cardi B released her “Like What (Freestyle)” alongside a salacious Offset-directed video, putting Cardi’s rap prowess front and center. Uproxx’s Aaron Williams led this week’s “Best New Hip-Hop” with it, and Missy Elliott appears to agree with that assessment. Missy’s opinion would matter regardless, but it especially matters in this case because Cardi freestyled over a sample of Missy’s “She’s A B*tch” from her 1999 Grammy-nominated album, Da Real World.

Missy Elliott spent Friday responding to fans’ “Like What” reactions on X (formerly Twitter). She mostly replied with various Memoji stickers — the heart hands, the dancing salsa lady, a purple heart, the prayer hands — but the recent Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee had something to say to one person.

Someone going by Jus on X wrote, “Do these children really not know that it’s a freestyle to Missy Elliott’s song?? Like wtf is going on in these schools? In these homes??!! Just uncultured! lmao” Missy initially replied with another Memoji, which led to Jus writing, “Missy we gotta educate the children like it’s getting out of hand. Also, I love you and your music! You are a LEGEND! A ICON!” To that, Missy wrote, “Yes….The ones before my era taught us also.” Of course, there were two Memojis accompanying that message.

Missy also promoted”Like What” on her Instagram Story.

Watch Cardi’s “Like What (Freestyle)” video above, and check out Elliott’s X posts below.

Cardi B and Missy Elliott are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

People Are Starved For Recent Videos Of Rihanna Performing Music, So These Clips From A Billionaire’s Wedding Party Will Have To Do

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Rihanna’s last public performance was the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show on February 12, 2023. Entering the show, people desperately hoped that Rihanna would announce a forthcoming album or tour — or something — during the show. Instead, she revealed her second pregnancy and has not announced any follow-up to 2016’s ANTI. (Although ASAP Rocky had a lukewarm update in February.)

Consolation prize? As per The Associated Press, Rihanna was booked to perform at a celebration for the wedding of the son to “billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani,” which boasted a “nearly 1,200-person guest list,” including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. That news alone does not connote a consolation prize because what good is a private Rihanna performance to her millions (or billions?) of fans who cannot attend? However, videos from the performance are circulating on X (formerly Twitter), making it a de facto semi-public Rihanna concert.

Complex posted aggregated videos of Rihanna singing “B*tch Better Have My Money” and dancing confidently during “Work.” while other accounts are circulating videos of Rihanna singing “Umbrella” and “Pour It Up.” Her vocals are flawless, but the choreography alone is enough to cause severe FOMO.

As per Variety, “The concert, held in the family’s hometown of Jamnagar in India, was the first night of a three-day event to celebrate the wedding — which isn’t set to happen until later this summer — of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.”

In December, Rihanna gave fans hope that new music and a tour will happen at some unspecified point in the future.

“Well, we were always gonna go back on tour,” Rihanna told Entertainment Tonight when asked if another tour could be happening soon. “I feel I want to do a tour when there’s new music, right? We already know what that’s gonna be, with the songs that I’ve performed my last tour. That was a long time ago. I feel like it’s only fair that my fans get what they’ve been waiting on, which is new music. And after that, let’s just, like, blow everything up.”

Meek Mill & DJ Akademiks Get $1 Million Boxing Match Offer Amid Diddy Drama

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In recent days, Meek Mill and DJ Akademiks have been wrapped up in a heated online feud surrounding rumors the former slept with Diddy. The speculation began when the Bad Boy Records founder was hit with yet another lawsuit on Monday, this time from male producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. Lil Rod accuses Diddy of groping him, making him watch pornographic content, and more.

He additionally claims that the mogul told him he slept with two fellow celebs, though their names were redacted in the suit. One of the individuals in question was said to hail from Philly and to have dated Nicki Minaj. This, of course, prompted speculation that it was Meek Mill. DJ Akademiks was among the first to point out the possibility, prompting Meek to fire back.

Read More: Meek Mill Crashes Car Amid Rumors He Slept With Diddy

Damon Feldman Puts Money On The Table

 

After throwing countless jabs on Twitter/X, Ak chatted about the incident during a livestream yesterday (February 29). He also documented cops, allegedly sent by the rapper, arriving at his house. Ultimately, he revealed that he wanted to settle things fair and square. “Meek, I just think, like… it’s Freak Mill! Like, you know what I mean? That n***a forearms is only good for the dildos he copping. He don’t got no hands, so let’s box! Why he don’t wanna box?” he asked.

Now, it looks as if there’s a real possibility of a celebrity boxing match sometime in the near future. During a recent chat with TMZ Hip Hop, boxing promoter Damon Feldman said he’s willing to offer the two rivals $1 million for a match. He even said he has a venue in Atlanta booked for May 18, as well as a trainer ready to work with Ak if he’s interested. What do you think of Damon Feldman claiming that he’s willing to offer Meek Mill and DJ Akademiks $1 million for a celebrity boxing match? Do you think they should go for it? Who would you bet on? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Megan Thee Stallion Flaunts Her Curves In Leather Anime-Inspired Fit

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While it’s only the start of the third month of 2024, it’s already been a major year for Megan Thee Stallion. For starters, the Houston-born hottie made a splash with her single “Hiss” in January. Amid the inevitably explosive fallout from the track, she announced her new made history with a unique deal with Warner Music Group, which allows her to maintain her independence as an artist while still receiving assistance with “distribution and marketing resources” from the label. She then dropped a new collection in collaboration with Nike, which of course, sold out almost immediately.

Now, she’s preparing to add yet another exciting accomplishment to her list: being a presenter at the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. The hitmaker took to social media earlier today to reveal that she’s touched down in Tokyo for the event. “We made it to JAPAN,” she captioned the carousel, which left fans in awe.

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Megan Thee Stallion To Present 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

In her latest batch of snaps, Meg is seen cosplaying as Satoru Gojo, stunning in a sleek black fit. She complimented the all-leather look with a long, icy blonde wig and some round shades. “GOJO THE STALLION HAS ARRIVED,” one fan writes. Another says, “Im here for Gojo the stallion.” It’s no secret that Megan Thee Stallion is an avid anime fan, but her latest look is certainly impressive, to say the least.

The eagerly anticipated event is scheduled for tomorrow (March 2). Fans also expect appearances from notable celebs like director Bong Joon Ho, Iman Vellani, and Finn Wolfhard. What do you think of Megan Thee Stallion channeling Gojo in her latest Instagram post? What about her being a presenter at the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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