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ScHoolboy Q Bloods Bus Stop Robbery Story Leaves Us Laughing: Watch

March 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

ScHoolboy Q has an incredibly unique cadence on every beat he spits over, but he’s a talented storyteller outside of the studio too. This week, Lil Yachty and Mitch debuted a new episode of their A Safe Place podcast, bringing on the “CrasH” artist to talk about everything from his brand new album to his life before finding fame. As a teenager, Q was once robbed by gang members at a bus stop, though he thankfully didn’t have too much to lose when they approached him.

“Some Bloods rob me. They took my bread. I had, like, a transfer for the bus, and like $2. But I was peace treaty as soon as they walked up, though, right?” he told the hosts. “He took my beanie off, and he said, ‘How much money you got in your pocket?’ And I said, ‘I got $2. I play basketball.’ He said, ‘We need some weed anyway,’” Q recalled, as HipHopDX reports.

ScHoolboy Q Chats with Lil Yachty and Mitch on A Safe Place Podcast

The altercation could’ve been much scarier, but Q handled it as well as any teenager could’ve. It certainly wasn’t his last time crossing paths with Bloods, though his celebrity status makes him a much bigger target for serious robberies. Besides gang activity, the 37-year-old also shared his thoughts on dealing with groupies and how much younger high school kids look now than when he was still a student.

Elsewhere in the news, ScHoolboy Q continues to celebrate the success of his Blue Lips LP. In an Instagram post earlier this week, the West Coast icon shared that Jay-Z was a fellow artist who had the opportunity to listen to the album ahead of its release – a seemingly surreal moment for Q. Read all about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Lil Yachty & Dr. Umar Debate Use Of The N-Word

March 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Yachty debated the use of the n-word with Dr. Umar after inviting the polarizing social media personality on his podcast, A Safe Place. While Yachty argued that his use of the word in his music and personal life is about reclamation, Umar argued it’s an example of “Post Traumatic Slavery Disease.”

“Show me another group of people who will fight for the right to continue to use a word that the government itself codified as a psychological word of mass destruction against your people,” Dr. Umar began. “It’s because of your Post Traumatic Slavery Disease.” On the other side, Yachty argued: “I was thinking it was a thing of almost just the swag and confidence that African Americans have that look like some, ‘F*ck y’all, we gon’ take the sh*t y’all use to break us down with and let you know that it don’t have no power over us.’”

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Welcoming Umar on his podcast comes as the show continues to grow in popularity. Yachty has spoken with J. Cole, Lucki, Veeze, Sexyy Red, and many more artists in recent months. In addition to A Safe Place, Yachty is also hard at work on a new collaborative project with James Blake titled Bad Cameo. “I mean, granted, I think James has worked with a quite substantial amount of Hip Hop artists. But this project is so left for both of us,” he said. “And then, aside from the one picture that James posted, which — he doesn’t have many followers actually — I don’t think people know that we know each other exist. So it’s just gon’ be like, ‘What the fuck?! When they do this?’”

Lil Yachty Debates Dr. Umar

Check out Yachty’s full conversation with Dr. Umar above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Yachty and Dr. Umar on HotNewHipHop.

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Lil Yachty Clarifies Comments On The State Of Hip-Hop

November 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Yachty caught a lot of flack recently when he came out and said that hip-hop was in a terrible place. Overall, these were comments that got a lot of people upset and understandably so. Yachty has been critical of the genre before, and a lot of people don’t appreciate the things he has said. Furthermore, some have noticed that in certain areas, he has abandoned the genre for psychedelic rock. Of course, this would be a bit of a misinterpretation of things as Yachty still puts out hip-hop tracks in abundance.

That said, with all of the heat on the artist right now, he has decided to come out and explain himself a little bit. He did so on his new podcast called A Safe Place. Overall, this has proven to be a very successful podcast that has allowed fans to get a sense of Yachty’s thoughts on a number of subjects. As it pertains to his recent comments about hip-hop, he decided to look at things from a numbers perspective. Below, you can see him explain how numbers are why hip-hop is where it is right now.

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Essentially, Yachty is looking at the fact that hip-hop is no longer the number-one genre in the world. Instead, country and Latin music have surpassed it in terms of sales. This comes after a decade of chart dominance for the genre. Yachty even referenced the time Ebro came out and said that record execs were giving hip-hop artists less money. Essentially, Yachty is looking at this purely from a budget and numbers perspective. As for the art itself, Yachty does believe some have gotten too comfortable with their sound which has led to fatigue from listeners.

Let us know what you think of Yachty’s take, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Lil Yachty Leaves Karrahboo Stunned, Refuses To Back Her Use Of The N-Word

November 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rising rapper Karrahboo found herself in a state of shock when fellow artist Lil Yachty declined to defend her use of the controversial N-word. The exchange, caught on video, has left fans buzzing with conversations about cultural sensitivity and the responsibilities that come with growing influence. In the video, Karrahboo expressed her frustration with the criticism she receives for using the N-word. “I do get kinda annoyed,” she admitted, shedding light on the daily types of messages she recieves questioning her choice. “Every day somebody calls me, like, ‘Why do y’all keep letting her say ni–a?’ Or they be like, ‘Can you stop saying that?’” she explained, visibly seeking support from Lil Yachty. “So why dont y’all go ahead and defend me in front of everybody right now?” she asked.

However, Yachty’s response was unexpected. “That won’t happen,” he asserted. He essentially shut down any notion of defending her use of the term. “You shouldn’t say that,” he added bluntly, leaving Karrahboo and viewers taken aback by the refusal to offer solidarity.

Yachty Does Not Defend Karrahboo

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Moreover, Lil Yachty’s stance, asserting that Karrahboo “shouldn’t say that,” was one that many social media users agreed with. It speaks to the evolving conversations within the genre about cultural appropriation and the responsibility artists bear in influencing their audience. “To ‘want’ to use that word is weird. Let’s expand our vocabulary,” one person commented. “Idk if she shocked that they really feel like that or if she shocked they said that on camera…Girl you know you should not be saying that stop it,” another said.

As the video circulates on social media, opinions diverge on whether Lil Yachty’s refusal is a stance against cultural insensitivity or a reflection of a broader conversation about language and identity within the hip-hop community. The incident serves as a reminder that artists, regardless of their status, can spark significant discussions about cultural appropriation and the weight that certain words carry in the ever-evolving landscape of hip-hop.

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Lil Yachty Reacts To Lil Uzi Vert’s Praise Amid Alleged Beef

November 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Yachty is someone who has been having a truly tremendous year. Overall, he has dropped an experimental psych rock album and he has also released plenty of great rap tracks. However, there has been one part of his year that has been put under the microscope. Of course, we are talking about a supposed beef with Lil Uzi Vert. Yachty was heard dissing them on some sort of leaked track that made its way to Twitter.

These two were both 2016 XXL Freshmen and they are considered to be shining examples of the success of that cover. However, a feud between the two spells trouble for the camaraderie people assumed existed. Well, on a recent episode of A Safe Space, Yachty got to speak to DJ Akademiks about this supposed feud. As it turns out, Yachty thinks it is all just a misunderstanding. Furthermore, he spoke on how Uzi actually praised Yachty in a recent interview, which surprised him a bit.

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“I seen that. It surprised me,” Yachty explained. “I’ve never said a bad… I’ve never hated on Uzi ever.” Eventually, Akademiks noted that there is competition between the two. This led to Yachty saying, “That’s just Hip Hop. That’s rap. Man, this shit – you wouldn’t understand it, man. I don’t have a problem with him, though.” Needless to say, there is a bit of confusion about what exactly is going on here. That said, these two still seem to be at the top of their games, which is great to see.

Let us know what you think about Uzi and Yachty, in the comments section below. Which artist do you prefer? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite musicians. Not to mention, we will always be able to provide you with the newest releases from a wide array of artists. 2023 still has a lot of great stuff in store.

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Lil Yachty Bets Against Akademiks In Saucy Santana Fight

November 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

No one could’ve predicted that Saucy Santana would be the only rapper to instill fear in Akademiks. The media personality’s been at war with the “Material Girl” rapper in the last few weeks after Ak’s comments about the City Girls. Naturally, Saucy Santana leaped to the defense of JT and Yung Miami, unleashing a barrage of insults and even threatening to sexually assault Akademiks if they ever came face-to-face. Although Ak did let out a few tears in response, he still seems okay to go toe-to-toe with Saucy Santana.

Most recently, Akademiks appeared on Lil Yachty’s A Safe Place podcast where he discussed the feud. However, Yachty, who has praised Saucy Santana in the past, doesn’t think Akademiks has the muscle to take on the Florida-based rapper. “I really think he would really like beat you,” Lil Yachty told Akademiks with a grin on his face. “He’s not a little guy.” Although Akademiks said that he wouldn’t find a gay man, he feels that the outcome would work in his favor if he fought Saucy. “If there was any fear of me and that mothaf*cka, I’d put him down like a sick dog,” Akademiks said.

Akademiks Explains Crying On Camera

Lil Yachty dived into the topic further, specifically regarding the infamous clip of Akademiks dropping tears. Comparing himself to a prize fighter, Akademiks felt as though people praised Saucy Santana for finally breaking him. “I’ll tell you why the tears happened. I felt like I was in a catch 22. It was like you handle yourself impeccably when you’re talking about anyone who comes against you but this is someone who — he is in a protected class. And whether people want to admit it or not, being a homosexual man in America — just being homosexual, period — you can’t speak on the LGBTQ community like how they oculd speak about you,” Ak continued.

While Akademiks continued to explain that he would face cancellation if he retaliated against Saucy Santana, he added that he “never fought a fight that wasn’t even.” Ultimately, this led Lil Yachty to ask Ak if he ever fought a fight ever, leading to an awkward silence and a caption that read “A Safe Place Translation: Never.” Check out the episode above and sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below.

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J. Cole Tells Lil Yachty About The State Of Hip-Hop Today & Weight Of First-Week Sales

November 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

J. Cole and Lil Yachty had a great time together on the latter’s A Safe Place podcast, and had a lot of interesting discussions and debates. Two of these speak to the current state of hip-hop, and how the two different but kindred spirits view their place in it all and where it’s headed. Moreover, one of these is the purely artistic expression in the genre, and how industry dynamics and the culture are shifting. Another relates to rap’s commercial dominance, particularly in first-week sales. They had a lot to say as two leaders in styles that, although different, can always co-exist. “Do you think rap was in a better space when it was more gangster rap, or is it in a healthier place now with hyperpop and ‘mumble rap’ being so prevalent?” Lil Yachty asked J. Cole.

“What’s you honest opinion on the new generation? What’s missing?” he asked. “I can’t say it was in a better space because that’s my favorite,” J. Cole replied. “Bro, I’m a person that I try my best to accept- like you said earlier- accept it for what it is. My favorite era is what I grew up on. I can’t put nothing past how I feel and how I felt outside of my own… you know what I mean? I try to push myself to that, but bro, I’m grown, I was listening to that when I was a kid. Now it’s new kids that got their new favorites. I wouldn’t feel comfortable being like, ‘Hell yeah, that s**t was in a better space!’ Because I don’t feel negatively about this space. I feel like this space is clearing the way for the next space, and the next space.

Lil Yachty Inquires About Hip-Hop’s Current Form: Watch

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“Do I feel like we in a golden era right now?” J. Cole continued. “No. I can say that, this is not no golden era, you know what I mean? But I feel like that’ll turn really soon because of that. There’s golden eras, bro. That Future ‘March Madness’ era, that’s a golden era. What was happening with music at that time, him included, Drake at that time, what I was contributing, Kendrick, like, that’s a golden era. Now, guess what? I feel like, culturally, we are at the doorstep of another golden era.” “How do you feel about first week numbers?” Lil Yachty asked. “They change,” Cole answered. “It’s not black and white like it used to be. When there were gatekeepers and labels, and that barrier of entry was what it was, it was clear to see what was a success and what was a flop.

J. Cole On First-Week Sales Numbers: Watch

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“At that time, bro, [Canibus’ first] album was considered a flop,” he concluded. “Maybe a hundred, maybe two hundred, but he didn’t do twenty, you know what I mean? He did hundreds, and he was a flop. And these sales [now] ain’t even based on the amount of people, they based on streams. Like, goddamn, that’s hard! I feel like you can do 10 today, 15, 20, and it’s not a flop. I don’t feel like that applies to today. Of course, you would know better than me, because you’re more in it. I think it’s just a way to either praise who you like or to s**t on who you don’t like. But if you my favorite artist and you did 4,000 in your first week, you think I’m going to be like, ‘Man’?” For more on J. Cole and Lil Yachty, stay posted on HNHH.

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Soulja Boy Tells J. Cole Not To “Speak On” Him

November 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During his recent appearance on Lil Yachty’s A Safe Place podcast, J. Cole opened up about some of the music he’s been a fan of in the past. During his explanation, J. Cole mentioned Soulja Boy, claiming that he wasn’t initially a fan. He went on to say that he later learned to appreciate his contributions to the genre.

“I was like ‘bruh, you a hater,’” he recalled thinking to himself. “You know you like this sh*t, actually… What you’d be better off doing is you need to look at a Soulja Boy or you need to look at a such and such, whoever was out at that time… You’d be better off realizing that these dudes is talented, and they understand something that you don’t understand,” he then explained.

Soulja Boy’s Confusing Response To J. Cole

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Soulja Boy has now taken to Twitter to respond to J. Cole, and seems to have been offended by his comments. “Aye bruh don’t speak on me @JColeNC,” he wrote earlier today. “I’m not lil pump, drake, or none of these rapper n****z. On God.” It’s unclear if Soulja Boy misinterpreted what J. Cole said, didn’t watch the full clip, or just doesn’t want to be mentioned at all. Fans are understandably confused by his response, as J. Cole’s comments seemed to be respectful, and even complimentary.

This isn’t the first time Soulja Boy’s taken offense to someone speaking on him, however. Last month, he popped off on Chinese Kitty after the rapper claimed that she was “forced” to listen to his music because her son is a fan. “Why the f*ck is you on your Instagram Story talkin’ bout you being forced to listen to ‘Crank That?’ Ain’t nobody gotta force you to listen to sh*t,” he said during an Instagram Live. “You got me f*cked up.” What do you think of Soulja Boy’s response to J. Cole? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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J. Cole On Kendrick Lamar Collab Album: “We Ain’t Ever Got The Chance”

November 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During J. Cole’s appearance on Lil Yachty and Mitch’s A Safe Place podcast, they talked about a lot of stuff. They discussed Cole’s first number one hit and how he “almost” regrets it, his features policy, and plenty of other compelling and interesting topics. It’s great to hear the North Carolina MC and the Atlanta artist chop it up about life and their careers, and they got to discuss one of 2010s hip-hop’s most persistent requests. When addressing his rumored collab album with Kendrick Lamar, the Dreamville boss gave some very interesting and revealing reasons as to why it hasn’t happened… and probably won’t, unfortunately.

“In a nutshell, [Kendrick Lamar] had pulled up on me at No I.D.’s spot,” J. Cole began. “We was already building this relationship, and I had these beats at the time and I was playing them for him. Was that our first time linking? ‘HiiiPoWeR,’ one of them beats? There’s a few beats, a gang of beats that I did, I gave him. Some of them like, maybe had a hook on them, a verse- this, that, and the third.

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“So he took them and, you know, in that moment, we talked about, ‘Yo, bro, we should do a project,’” J. Cole continued. “At that time he’s not on like that, but I’m f***in’ with him. At one point, it was a real thing. But bro, time and life, we ain’t ever got the chance to go in and do it correctly, because that would take time. For us to do something that’s full of our potential, that meets our real potential, you’re gonna need time. At least a year.

“When you got two successful artists with lives and families, that’s hard to do,” he concluded. “We put it to bed years ago. But at one point in time, it was a real conversation, for sure. It’s not like it’s a ton of songs. It’s not like it’s some album sitting on the shelf somewhere.” For more news and the latest updates on J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, come back to HNHH.

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J Cole Responds To Joe Budden Saying He Washed Drake On “First Person Shooter”

November 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

J Cole recently found himself on Drake’s new album For All The Dogs. They were on the track “First Person Shooter” together and it proved to be a very successful track. In fact, it reached number one on the Billboard charts. However, the song got some criticism from Joe Budden, who said Drake was too passive on the track. Lil Yachty disagreed and brought up the criticism to Cole on his podcast, A Safe Place. As Cole explains, the artists themselves can set narratives and not journalists. Although, Cole does believe Budden’s feud with Drake had something to do with it.

“The specific incident you’re talking about, that’s a whole different conversation,” Cole said. “But, in general, do I think the online media is a problem or do I think they’re a part of the problem? No, I don’t actually. I think music is the leader. The artists lead the conversation. [Journalists] can spin it a certain way, but ultimately we lead the conversation.” It was an interesting comment that led to more analysis. In Cole’s eyes, Drake was thinking more about the song than anything else.

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J Cole & Lil Yachty react to Joe Budden saying Drake got washed on First Person Shooter

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“In that moment, [Drake] chose the song over the competition and what they gonna say,” Cole explained. “And that takes a level of egolessness that’s… you’re putting your ego to the side and like, ‘Yo, I wanna make the best song.’ Drake ain’t looking at it like, ‘I’ma take Cole’s f*cking’ head off at some point.’ Nah.” So there you have it, there is a reason why Cole may have gone harder than Drake on his song. That said, there is no doubt that the fans ended up winning with this collaboration.

Let us know what you thought of “First Person Shooter,” in the comments section below. Was Joe Budden right to say that Drake got washed? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.

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