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Kanye West Failed To Drop “Vultures 2” And Fans Are Not Happy

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Another day, another failed Kanye West rollout. The Chicago rapper was the model of perfectionism in the 2000s, but he’s since become the poster child for failing to meet deadlines. West will drop whenever he feels like it, and if he doesn’t, he doesn’t let fans know. He originally claimed Vultures 2 was going to drop on March 8, but the date came and went with no new music. Radio silence followed, then West said it was going to drop on May 3. Well, May 3 has also come and gone, and fans have yet to hear what the sequel to Ye’s last album sounds like.

This shouldn’t be a surprise. The hours leading up to the supposed Vultures 2 release was characterized by fans setting themselves up for a letdown. Nobody should get their hopes up over a West release date anymore. That being said, the conformation that Vultures 2 has been delayed is disheartening. Fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to make their disappointment known.

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Kanye West Missed His Second Release Date

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: (L-R) Rappers Ty Dolla $ign & Kanye West perform onstage during the “Vultures 1” playback concert during Rolling Loud 2024 the at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 14, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

“I spend the entire night waiting for Vultures 2 debut only to realize Kanye west was pranking us,” one frustrated user wrote. Some took the opposite approach, and criticized those who thought the rapper would really deliver. “If you believed Kanye West was dropping music tonight,” another tweeted. “Then that’s your fault.”

Kanye West did technically drop new music tonight, but it was on another album. The rapper had the lone feature on the 4batz album u made me a st4r. The guest verse he provides on the remix to “act iii: on god? (she said)” is getting positive feedback from fans. Not enough to stave off the disappointment of no Vultures 2, but enough to keep fans satiated until he actually decides to drop. At this rate, we will be lucky to get Vultures 3 by the end of the year.

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X Users Are Unanimously Let Down

The disappointment ran deep on Thursday night/Friday morning. X users resorted to gifs and memes when words failed them. One of the most popular is an actual clip of West saying “gotcha” during an interview, which about sums up what happened. Strangely enough, West has never released a sequel album, despite teasing several of them dating back to Watch the Throne 2 (remember that!?). Maybe there’s a correlation, maybe not. Either way, take solace in these reactions.

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Gunna Aims For The Neck On New Single “Whatsapp (Wassam)”

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Gunna caught the stray of all strays on Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” diss. The Compton rapper used Gunna as an example of a snitch, which is a label Gunna has been trying to separate himself from since the YSL trial got underway. The best way to make listeners forget about past indiscretions, though, is to put out good music. That’s exactly what Gunna does with his new single “Whatsapp (Wassam).” The song is a teaser for the rapper’s upcoming album, and it makes good on the hype.

Gunna previewed “Whatsapp (Wassam) on April 21, 2024. There wasn’t an official title, so fans took to calling the snippet “Push Back.” It makes sense, given the repeated use of the phrase in the chorus. “Sh*t changed but it still get pushed back (Push back),” Gunna raps. “I drop, make these little n**gas push back (Push).” The bars are standard Gunna fare, with talk of belittling other rappers and flossing how much more he makes than his competition. He makes it clear that he doesn’t like wasting time on “chit chat” if the topic isn’t money. “But f*ck that, look at my accomplishments,” he urges the listener. “Let’s check out my style, astonishin.”

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Gunna Sounds Quietly Menacing On His Album Teaser

Turbo laces “Whatsapp (Wassam)” with a tight, hard-knocking instrumental. It’s not groundbreaking by any means, and the underlying melody sounds a bit like Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy,” but it still knocks. Turbo and Gunna go way back, as the former served as an executive producer on Gunna’s breakout project, Drip or Drown 2. He’s also produced some of the rapper’s best songs, including “Drip Too Hard” and “Wunna.” The two artists keep their winning streak intact here.

What are your thoughts on this new single, “Whatsapp (Wassam)” by Gunna? Does this track get you excited for his upcoming album, One of Wun? Do you think Gunna will be able to shake off the “snitch” allegations? Will a good album be enough to restore his reputation? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Gunna. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics

I don’t care if it gotta be a couple of years, still, I’m gon’ get my lick back
You know how I came up, you know I roll with my n**ga, don’t never forget that
Been flooded the Range, been flooded the chains, and get it, ’cause they should remember that

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4batz Delivers On The Hype With Debut Album “U Made Me A St4r”

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4batz seemingly came out of nowhere. He garnered attention on TikTok, then exploded with the Drake remix for his song “Act II: Date @ 8.” Since then, the R&B singer has signed to OVO and drummed up a wild hype cycle for his debut album, u made me a st4r. 4batz’s meteoric rise has led some fans to label him an industry plant, but now that the album is finally here we can listen and determine for ourselves. We’re happy to report that 4batz is the real deal. If you like chilled out soul music from artists like Brent Faiyaz and PARTYNEXTDOOR, then you’re going to like u made me a st4r.

“Act II: Date @ 8” blends seamlessly into the tracklist here, despite being a hit single. The seductive jam is still too short, clocking it under two minutes, but part of its appeal lies in making listeners want more. The second single, “Act V: There Goes Another Vase,” reinforced 4batz’s aesthetic. Sultry yet sad lyrics (Bryson Tiller fans unite) and instrumentals indebted to 90s Timbaland. Brent Fayiaz really dug into the Timbo bag on his last mixtape, but 4batz manages to wield this influence in less overt fashion. “Act VI: Mad Men” and “Act VIII: I Hate to Be Alone” are murky explorations of messy romance that deliver on their titles.

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4batz Creates An Intoxicating Mood Throughout The Album

Kanye West is the lone feature on u made me a st4r (the aforementioned Drake remix isn’t included). This is an odd choice on multiple levels. Firstly, 4batz is signed to OVO, which is run by Kanye’s least favorite artist in the world. Secondly, the Chicago rapper doesn’t really blend in with the chill vibe of the rest of the album. Kanye has become an agent of chaos, and while his verse isn’t bad, it sticks out like a sore thumb. u made me a st4r is a success otherwise, provided you’re cool with having heard several songs prior to release.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new album u made me a st4r by 4batz? Does the R&B singer live up to the industry’s high expectations? Which song is the best and why? Do you think Kanye West had a memorable verse on “Act III: On God”? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding 4batz. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

u made me a st4r Tracklist:

  1. umademeast4r.mp3
  2. act i; stickers “99”
  3. act ii: date @ 8
  4. act iii: on god? (she like)
  5. get out yo feelings ho
  6. act iv: fckin u (18+)
  7. act v: there goes another vase
  8. act vi: mad men
  9. act vii: all we do is argue, argue
  10. act viii: i hate to be alone
  11. act iii: on god? (she like) [remix]

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DJ Akademiks Calls “Cap” On Rumored Drake Release: “Nah, Man”

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar have given fans some of the most exciting hip-hop moments of the decade in the last two months. These generational talents have dropped disses, trolled each other on social media, and driven the sales of the genre higher than they’ve been in years. One of the detriments of the Drake vs. Kendrick battle, though, is that the rollout for their respective diss songs has been a mess. Because of bad leads and AI decoys, it’s become increasingly unclear to know what’s real info and what’s not. This is where DJ Akademiks comes in.

DJHed went viral on May 2 when he announced that Drake would be dropping a response to Lamar’s “Euphoria.” The radio personality teased the release on X (formerly Twitter), then circled back and said the news was “confirmed.” Drake was apparently striking while the iron was hot, and dropping only a few days after “Euphoria.” Or so we thought. DJ Akademiks quote tweeted DJHed’s original post and simply wrote: “CAP.” He then appeared, via phone call, on Kai Cenat’s May 2 live stream. Cenat asked whether Drake was actually dropping a response track, and Ak said no.

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DJ Akademiks Said “Nothing” Is Dropping May 3

“Nah man,” DJ Akademiks stated. “There ain’t nothing dropping tonight, man.” Cenat tried to determine the source of the rumor, but Ak dismissed it outright. He claimed that DJHed was simply trying to get in the mix with news, and passed along “bad” information. Akademiks has been wrong about several of his claims and/or predictions throughout the battle, to be fair. That being said, it’s rare to hear the internet personality be so brief. Akademiks didn’t tease Cenat with another rumor, or hint at when the diss song would be coming, he simply denied it was dropping tonight.

DJ Akademiks has come under fire for claiming Drake’s “Push Ups” is a better diss song that Lamar’s “Euphoria,” but he has tried to keep his bias out of the situation. Just as he did with Lamar, he’s started an X (formerly Twitter) habit of counting the days that Drake hasn’t responded. The Toronto rapper was adamant about applying pressure to K. Dot when it was his turn to drop, which lend credence to the idea Drake would drop May 3. As it stands, it looks like the theory was “cap” and nothing more. The counter continues.

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Dame Dash Thinks Kendrick Lamar Is Winning The Beef: “He Snuffed Drake”

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Dame Dash has seen rap beef up close. He was Jay-Z’s right hand man during the legendary Nas battle, and spearheaded Roc-A-Fella during its commercial peak. His opinions on hip-hop, and beef especially, holds weight. This is what makes his recent comments on the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle so much fun to parse through. The duo represent the most substantial rivalry since Jay-Z and Nas, and Dash made it clear that he prefers one rapper over the other. Like most industry vets, he leans team Dot.

Dash was asked about Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” diss during a barbershop visit, and the mogul had plenty of thoughts. He admitted that he was underwhelmed by the song on first listen, but the more he dug into it, the more he appreciated what Lamar was doing. “He smothered Drake,” Dash stated. “This is a battle of lyrics, and you can be eloquent about conveying a point.” The ex-Roc-A-Fella boss lamented the advent of AI, and the way that it ruined the songwriting process, but he remained complimentive of Kung Fu Kenny.

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Dame Dash Praised Dot’s “Lyrical” Strategy On “Euphoria”

The talking point that really swayed Dash on “Euphoria” was fatherhood. He thought it was incredibly smart to target Drake’s parenting skills, or lack thereof, on wax. “As a man, I thought that that was the most logical, grown man, battle rap, sh*t that you could say,” he noted. “A father really enjoys hearing about how fly it is to be a dad, and that’s basically the message I’ve bee conveying. F*ck all that dumb sh*t. If you ain’t a dad it don’t matter.” Dash went as far as to liken “Euphoria” to Nas’ “Ether.” The irony, of course, is that “Ether” was aimed at Dash’s own business partner.

Dame Dash thought Lamar’s diss was tactically superior as well. He claimed that “Euphoria” made him question whether Drake’s previous statements were true. “It was a very strategic lyrical play,” he added, inferring that the Toronto rapper’s insecurities are now going to be under greater scrutiny. Dash didn’t say the battle was over, though, and he’s actually had praise for Drake in the past. He merely thinks K. Dot won the first round. Like the rest of the hip-hop world, he’s curious to see what the 6 God has in store for a response.

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Finesse2tymes Asks For Prayers Amid Extreme Mental & Physical Journey

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Finesse2tymes is someone who never fails to raise eyebrows. Usually, the rapper does so with his controversial lifestyle decisions, raunchy revelations, and more. Now, however, he’s revealed that he’s on a new path. Earlier this week, he shared a clip of himself embarking on a spiritual, mental, and physical journey.

In the clip, Finesse2tymes is seen standing in his kitchen looking uncomfortable and sweating profusely. He struggles as he downs water and eats some fruit from a container. According to him, he’s taken on 21 days of only drinking water and eating fruit. Judging by the footage, it has been far from easy.

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Finesse2tymes’ Journey Hasn’t Been Easy So Far

“This my 4th time starting over,” he captioned the post. “But u know how the saying goes , U fall down 9 time get up 10 times. I use to think money solved everthing , Until I got money , Now I’m struggling on mental,physical,spiritual journey , If u have a heart pray for me , I’m at war with myself 💯🙏🏽🪖 #Artofwar.” It remains unclear exactly why Finesse2tymes has opted for such an extreme diet, but regardless, it appears as though he’s fully committed. While some are in support of his new journey, others are expressing concern in The Neighborhood Talk‘s comments section.

“Aye he get on my nerves but good luck to him on his journey maybe it’ll help his childish ways,” one Instagram user writes. “That’s not healthy,” another claims, with various additional commenters urging him to aim for a balanced diet instead. Hopefully, Finesse2tymes will get what he’s looking for out of his latest journey and will come out better on the other side. What do you think of Finesse2tymes embarking on a physical, mental, and spiritual journey? What about him asking fans to pray for him? Share your thoughts in the comment section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Luke Grimes Net Worth 2024: What Is The Actor-Musician Worth?

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Luke Grimes is an American actor best known for his role in the popular television series Yellowstone. He has established a net worth of approximately $7 million as of 2024, according to IAmGoldPanda. Grimes has carved a niche in Hollywood with a series of roles showcasing his rugged charm and considerable acting skills. His portrayal of Kayce Dutton in Yellowstone has particularly resonated with audiences, cementing his status as a prominent figure in contemporary television drama.

Born in Dayton, Ohio, Grimes moved to New York City to study acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. His early career was marked by roles in films such as American Sniper and Fifty Shades of Grey. They displayed his range and helped him gain traction in the competitive entertainment industry.

Breakout Role In Yellowstone

Luke Grimes
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 07: Luke Grimes (C) poses with Mark Wystrach (L) and Cameron Duddy (R) of. Midland during the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards at Allegiant Stadium on March 07, 2022, also in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for ACM)

Luke Grimes’s role as Kayce Dutton in Yellowstone has been a significant milestone in his career. The character’s complex dynamics and the show’s blend of Western themes with contemporary issues have made it a hit among viewers. It also contributed greatly to Grimes’s rising popularity and financial success. His performance has been critically acclaimed, drawing fans and new viewers to the series.

Yellowstone‘s success has not only boosted Grimes’s career but has also led to increased opportunities for leading roles in other high-profile projects. His portrayal of a tormented former Navy SEAL dealing with family loyalty and personal demons has showcased his ability to dive deep into complex characters, making him a sought-after actor in dramatic roles.

Film Contributions & Versatility

Luke Grimes
FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE – SEPTEMBER 24: Luke Grimes performs onstage for day two of the 2023 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival on September 24, 2023 in Franklin, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival)

Beyond television, Luke Grimes has continued to develop a solid filmography. His roles in movies like El Camino Christmas and The Magnificent Seven illustrate his versatility and his ability to adapt to different genres, from action-packed westerns to intense dramas. This versatility ensures his ability to attract various roles, broadening his appeal and career longevity in the film industry. Grimes’s choice of roles often reflects a preference for richly layered characters that challenge conventional storytelling. This allows him to continually refine his craft and offer audiences nuanced performances.

Future Endeavors & Impact

SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Bianca Rodrigues and Luke Grimes attend the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Barker Hangar on February 27, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Looking ahead, Luke Grimes remains committed to expanding his repertoire and exploring new opportunities in both film and television. His involvement in upcoming projects and potential new roles in Hollywood are highly anticipated. They vow to further his impact and presence in the industry. As he builds on his success, Luke Grimes’s influence as an actor grows. His career trajectory from film to a staple in American television drama highlights his adaptability and skill as an actor. It promises continued success in the coming years.

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