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Drake Dismisses His Rap Beefs & Shouts Out 21 Savage In New Song Snippet

January 3, 2025 by newhiphopnews

Drake just dropped off a new freestyle that has many fans thinking he’s addressing the rap beef, but it’s not the only new bit of his music that seems to reflect on the battle with Kendrick Lamar and many others. Moreover, hours before this Conductor Williams-produced verse emerged, three different song snippets from Drizzy surfaced online, all of which are hard to come by at press time due to copyright takedowns on social media. Still, fans reportedly caught some bars on one of them that fit in with other conversations that hip-hop fans are having these days, including a 21 Savage shoutout and moving past the fiery feuds of 2024.

“Savage, you the only n***a checking on me when we in some s**t, brother,” Drake raps about 21 Savage on the cut, adding some other bars seemingly related to last year’s bout. “F**k a rap beef I’m tryna get the party lit / Thousand n***as rapping murder s**t and like ten n***as that will really do it.” The other snippets aren’t as confrontational or combative, but they did excite the OVO fanbase that can’t wait for more amazing music.

Drake Addresses Rap Beef In New Snippet

Of course, the main release on the horizon is Drake’s collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR, whose presumed R&B sensibilities might not be the best background for beef bars. Still, with so much music coming out in one way or another at the start of 2025, we can probably expect a wide variety of tracks from The Boy that display his artistry. It’s anyone’s guess, but we’re sure that fans will dig deep for any allusions to Kendrick Lamar or other rivalries that the battle brought about. Are they reaches or reads? We’ll see in due time…

Meanwhile, speaking of 21 Savage, rumors emerged that he also subliminally dissed Kendrick Lamar on his feature on Lil Baby’s new album WHAM – specifically, on the song “Outfit.” Drake fans and the hip-hop world as a whole are very curious about what could follow this, or if this is fair to speculate about in the first place. One thing’s for sure, though: we’re eating early this year.

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21 Savage Appears To Diss Kendrick Lamar On Lil Baby’s New Album

January 3, 2025 by newhiphopnews

In 2024, Kendrick Lamar was the top dog, and he figures to be so for quite a long time. Its hard to refute that as he went on to dominate the charts and slay a giant while doing so. With his upcoming Grand National Tour on the horizon and hopes of a deluxe to GNX, 2025 should be another fascinating year for the kid from Compton. However, it seems 21 Savage has some choice words for Kendrick, potentially warning him going into the rest of the year. It all goes down on Lil Baby’s brand-new album WHAM (Who Hard As Me), which arrived to streaming earlier today.

21 Savage finds himself on track 13, “Outfit,” with his apparent diss to Kendrick popping up about halfway through his verse. “Brought Drac’ with me and it know kung fu / If I hit him in the jaw, then he gon’ sue.” The “Drac’” could just be him referring to pistol that he mentions so often in his songs. But of course, there’s always a possibility that it’s a double entendre and that he’s referring to his close ties with Drake. Then of course you have the words “kung fu,” one of Kendrick’s many nicknames and “sue” could be 21 bringing up the UMG petitions. However, with the martial art of kung fu including kicks, there’s a chance he’s mentioning how the “Drac’” has some kick when you shoot it.

Fans Are Yawning At 21 Savage’s “Diss” At Kendrick Lamar

It will interesting to see if this becomes the start of another high-profile beef. But even if he didn’t, 21 did well at getting fans to have a knee-jerk reaction. Kai Cenat thinks that there could be something to these bars; however, most fans couldn’t disagree more. “That is not no f***ing diss at Kendrick. It’s just a f***ing bar.” They continue, “and if it is a diss it’s so f***ing sneak you can’t even tell foh. Engagement farming mf get ya d*ck wet.”

We agree in part that this seems to be a bit of stretch by some. If it turns out to not be a shot, this wouldn’t be the first time 21’s words were misjudged. When Drake dropped of his 100 GB worth of files, he included a song called “It’s Up.” There, Savage said, “No rap cap come out my mouth, made a couple songs, think he hot now / Hit his a** up, he think he Pac now, broad daylight, he got shot down.” Some thought this was another shot at Kendrick, but 21’s manager shut that speculation down with DJ Akademiks.

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Lil Baby Drops His Best Album To Date With Hard-Hitting “WHAM”

January 3, 2025 by newhiphopnews

Lil Baby has been hyping up the release of WHAM for quite some time. It’s the sort of instantly catchy title that screams definitive album. Lil Baby has flat out stated that WHAM is his best album to date on his Safe Place Podcast appearance. Well, the album is finally here, and Baby made good on his word. WHAM is the most consistent and compelling batch of songs the rapper has released, and a lot of it comes down to his improved song craft. The opener, “Listen Up,” is the sort of epic and emotional opener one would expect from a Drake, right down to the 40-esque production.

Don’t worry, though, Lil Baby gives fans the bangers they’ve been wanting. “Dum, Dumb and Dumber” is a stellar posse cut featuring Future and a newly-freed Young Thug. Baby and GloRilla prove to have great chemistry on the propulsive duet “Redbone,” while Rod Wave adds soulful grit to the ballad “By Myself.” Lil Baby is pushing himself artistically here, without sacrificing his baseline appeal as an artist. It’s a fine line, but he manages to pull it off. Solo cuts like “Stiff Gang” and “Say Twin” are equal parts compelling and menacing, catering to day one Baby fans. WHAM has something for everybody, and it solidifies Lil Baby as one of the biggest (non-crossover) stars in the genre.

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Lil Baby Has Chemistry With All His Collaborators

WHAM tracklist:

Listen Up
Dum, Dumb and Dumber (featuring Future & Young Thug)
F U 2x
I Promise
Redbone (featuring GloRilla)
By Myself (featuring Rod Wave & Rylo Rodriguez)
Due 4A Win
Stiff Gang
So Sorry
Stuff (featuring Travis Scott)
Say Twin
Free Promo
Outfit (featuring 21 Savage)
Drugs Talkin’
Streets Colder

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21 Savage Hosts Sixth Annual Holiday Toy Drive, Receives Community Honors

December 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum artist and humanitarian 21 Savage, alongside his Leading By Example Foundation, celebrated the holiday season with their sixth annual toy drive at The Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center in DeKalb County, Atlanta. Partnering with Dekalb County, the event brought joy to over 1,000 families and children, distributing more than 3,000 toys, clothes, food, bikes, and other Christmas gifts.

The event was highlighted by a special recognition from Congressman Hank Johnson and Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson, who presented 21 Savage with four proclamations and two community action awards. Among the accolades was the declaration of December 21st as “21 Savage Leading By Example Day” in DeKalb County, honoring his dedication to social impact initiatives.

This toy drive follows the success of the foundation’s August ‘issa back to school drive,’ which introduced the Leading By Example Social Impact Village in partnership with Amazon Access. The event featured prominent Atlanta nonprofits, including the Decatur-DeKalb chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women and Wealthy Habits. The drive also marked the launch of Master Your Money Financial Success 101 Guide With 21 Savage, a financial literacy toolkit developed with Wealthy Habits, distributed to over 3,000 students and available online for free.

Since 2018, 21 Savage has championed financial literacy, partnering with Get Schooled to launch the “21 Savage Bank Account” campaign. Through his foundation, he has educated over 1,000 students on financial literacy, facilitated job placements at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and provided nationwide access to financial education via the Bank Account At Home program.

21 Savage continues to exemplify the spirit of giving, leaving an indelible mark on his community through consistent advocacy and philanthropy.

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21 Savage & His Leading By Example Organization Awarded Proclamations At 6th Annual Toy Drive In Metro Atlanta

December 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Metro Atlanta presented 21 Savage with four proclamations and two community action awards at his Leading By Example organization’s 6th annual Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday (Dec. 21). The awards recognize his social impact and tireless dedication to giving back in DeKalb County. Held at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center in Panthersville, the event offered an outpouring of generosity, providing thousands of gifts to local families.

More than 3,000 toys, clothes, bicycles, and meals were distributed to over 1,000 families and children, according to a foundation spokesperson. The event underscored 21 Savage’s commitment to uplifting his community, a hallmark of his philanthropic efforts over the years. To mark the day’s significance were U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson and his wife, DeKalb County Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson, and long-time supporters. 21 Savage thanked all for the honors and promised to continue to help provide for the county. DeKalb County declared December 21, “21 Savage Leading By Example Day.”

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21 Savage Honored At 6th Annual Toy Drive In Atlanta

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The day will celebrate his ongoing contributions to the community and his efforts to bring joy to families during the holiday season. Through his foundation, 21 Savage continues to leave a lasting impact, using his platform to foster hope and generosity in the neighborhoods that shaped him. His annual toy drive has become a beacon of goodwill, reinforcing the powerful connection between music, activism, and community support.

21 Savage launched the Leading By Example Foundation in 2018. The non-profit provides financial literacy, scholarships, access to bank accounts, and job placement for teens and students alike. Savage has spoken on the importance of financial literacy among the youth for years in interviews. He launched an online financial literacy program in 2020. Meanwhile, he has flourished as a entertainer with his latest album, American Dream, released last January. Since then, he has appeared on new music by Metro Boomin, Burna Boy, Usher, and G Herbo.

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Lil Baby Reveals Tracklist And Features For Upcoming “WHAM” Album

December 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Baby is getting a head start on 2025. The rapper has confirmed that he plans to drop two albums in the first two months of the year. The first album, WHAM, has been described by Lil Baby as more upbeat and aggressive in sound. It’s also slated to come out first, with Dominique dropping at some point during February. The rapper decided to give fans an early Christmas present on December 20, though, when he dropped the album cover for WHAM and the tracklist. Both suggest we have a great record coming in the near future.

The album cover for WHAM is surprisingly minimal. Lil Baby is barely recognizable laid against a black backdrop. His jewelry helps to distinguish his outline, as his chains and rings pop amidst the darkness. The album’s title is etched across Lil Baby’s face. It’s a striking visual, and one that feels more somber and concise that some of his previous releases. Then there’s the feature list. Lil Baby has worked with some of the biggest names in music, but he decided to keep the features largely hip hop based on the new album. WHAM only has six features. All of them are cause for excitement, though.

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Lil Baby’s WHAM Is Loaded With Superstar Features

Travis Scott, 21 Savage and Future are set to appear on the album. Lil Baby has worked with all three of these artists in the past, and the results have been excellent. Scott, Savage, and Future all bring different vibes to the table, though, so we’re excited to see how Lil Baby’s sound meshes with theirs. GloRilla and Rod Wave are also going to drop by for guest verses on the upcoming album. Lil Baby hasn’t worked with GloRilla before, but her and Wave have broken out in a major way in 2024. There was also rumors of Baby and Glo being romantically linked, but both have denied said rumors. Hopefully we get chemistry on their song, “Redbone.”

The most exciting feature listed on WHAM, however, is Young Thug. The YSL boss is freed about a very lengthy criminal trial. Fans have been waiting to see Lil Baby and Thugger reunite for quite some time, so all eyes will be on their WHAM collaboration. The star-studded album is set for release on January 3.

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21 Savage Has Hip-Hop Fans Up In Arms Over His Ranking Of The Top 5 Atlanta Lyricists

December 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

21 Savage was the special guest for the season one finale of DeepCut with VicBlends, the YouTube series where celebrities join Vic for a fresh cut and a deep conversation. Of course, he expanded on a lot of different topics concerning his career, goals, personal life, and overall outlook on his fame, position, and personhood. But the sit-down also contained some hot takes and classic rap debates. For one, the “née-nah” MC was asked to rank the following Atlanta artists as lyricists: Future, Lil Baby, JID, Young Thug, and himself. While his take isn’t necessarily surprising, it certainly caused a lot of ruckus among online hip-hop fans who have had these musty discussions since LL COOL J called himself the greatest of all time.

“One through five?” 21 Savage asked VicBlends. “I’m number one. Based off of lyrics? Okay, yeah, I’m number one. Lyrics, JID, number two. Thug, number three. Baby, number four. Pluto, number five. Just off of lyrics. Now, if it’s off song-making, Pluto would be number one. But just off of lyrics, yeah, I’m number one off lyrics.” Many fans found this ironic given that “Surround Sound,” a collab between him and his number two pick JID, is a track that many would give to the Dreamville spitter as far as lyrics.

21 Savage’s Divisive Atlanta Lyricists Ranking

Still, we can’t deny that as a rapper and writer, 21 Savage’s dry, blunt, often cold, and instantly recognizable approach to the mic is pretty singular in today’s hip-hop landscape. As such, anyone putting him high up on a lyricism list will face some pushback, but for them to face outright rejection would be a gross overreaction. Also, according to Metro Boomin, he’s a frustratingly picky collaborator when it comes to beats, so he knows how to make the most out of his pen and voice’s approach.

Elsewhere, though, 21 Savage is just enjoying his wind-down for 2024 after an explosive start to the year with his latest album american dream. He hasn’t had to handle much hassle in the public eye as of late, apart from some relationship rumors with Saweetie that she swiftly handled. We’ll see how 2025 shapes up for 21 and if he’ll contribute more reasons as to why he’s one of Atlanta’s best lyricists.

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21 Savage Is No. 1 On His Own Top-5 List Of The Best Rap Lyricists From Atlanta

December 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Atlanta is undoubtedly one of the best hip-hop cities in the world, as the ATL area has produced rappers like André 3000, Big Boi, T.I., Ludacris… the list goes on and on. 21 Savage has his own list. Specifically, he recently ranked some of the top lyricists from Atlanta.

On a recent episode of the DeepCut podcast, 21 was asked to rank Future, Lil Baby, JID, Young Thug, and himself. His No. 1 pick was himself, and 2 to 5 were JID, Young Thug, Lil Baby, and Future.

He then clarified, “Just off of lyrics. Now, if it’s off of song-making, Pluto [Future] would be No. 1. But just off of lyrics, yeah… I’m No. 1 off of lyrics.”

21 is at the end of a major year. He started 2024 with the release of his latest album, American Dream, in January. Then, he hopped on Saturday Night Live as the musical guest, and he followed that with on a tour in support of the project, and it was his first solo tour of North America in half a decade. Beyond that, he got involved in some rumors, some beef, and otherwise had a pretty full year overall. Here’s to seeing what 2025 brings.

Watch the full DeepCut episode with 21 above.

Saweetie Bluntly Shut Down A Rumor She Is Secretly Dating 21 Savage

December 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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You can question Saweetie’s bizarre food concoctions. However, the “Is It The Way” rapper doesn’t want any queries surrounding her love life.

Yesterday (December 7), Saweetie took a moment to shut down a viral rumor about her relationship status. In the comment section of an Instagram clip (viewable here), Saweetie denied she was secretly dating 21 Savage.

“[I] literally never met him,” she wrote shutting down a user’s remarks.

However, the second part of Saweetie’s response seemingly showed there is no bad blood between her and Uproxx cover star, fellow rapper Latto.

“Go get some money & get off the internet BROKEYYYYYY,” wrote Saweetie.

The subtle reference to Latto’s viral track “Brokey” appears to be the display of sisterhood rap fans were waiting for. For years, Latto and 21 Savage have been linked together by fans and supposedly a tattoo. But on numerous occasions both 21 Savage and Latto have denied being a couple.

As far as Saweetie’s musical love interest goes, she was still seeming locked into a relationship with fellow West Coast native YG.

At this time 21 Savage hasn’t issued a response regarding the rumored romance. Neither has Latto. Latto also has remained tight lip about any brewing tension with Saweetie. But if her dust up with Ice Spice or Nicki Minaj is any indicator, Latto isn’t afraid to leave in on the floor or in the booth.

Saweetie Puts Her Foot Down On 21 Savage Dating Rumors

December 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Saweetie recently treated Mystery Fashion for a social media interview about style preferences and essential pieces, but some fans read far too deeply into it. Moreover, some users thought that her remark of “Big Mama” at the start of the video referenced Latto, which made many of them raise their eyebrows. For those unaware, the Atlanta femcee is rumored to be dating 21 Savage. Apparently, rumors began to swirl that he was cheating on her with the Icy Girl. Of course, take all this with a barrel of salt, as none of these relationships are confirmed. Regardless, it looks like one of these options is definitely not a reality.

“Messy starting the clip like that w all the 21 cheating on Latto with her speculations,” one fan wrote under the video of the Mystery Fashion interview. “literally never met him,” Saweetie clapped back. “Go get some money & get off the internet BROKEYYYYYY,” she added, making sure to show love to Latto in the process. While the Santa Clara native always has hilarious responses to fans online, don’t think that she always keeps the jokes up when she faces more serious situations.

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Speaking of Saweetie-related relationship speculation, a lot of fans felt like her recent comments on an ex are about Quavo. “So, he starts cussing me out,” she recalled an instance in which she found out her ex was cheating on her. “He was like,’ I would never do this to you!’ He was like, ‘Man, you can go through my phone. My code is dada dada,’ I put the code in my phone. He goes to sleep. So, it’s time to investigate.”

Meanwhile, 21 Savage and Latto are as unclear as ever, whereas Saweetie and her boo YG recently addressed some trouble in paradise. The latter recently denied fans’ claims that he accused her of cheating on him, explaining that his confusing social media post was about something completely different. We can’t imagine how the Los Angeles spitter feels about these new cheating rumors. In fact, all of these rap stars must feel a lot of frustration with how quickly fans jump to conclusions.

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