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Adam22 Gets Clowned For His “Free Durk” Song In Support Of The Incarcerated Rapper

November 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Adam22 has shared a new song in support of Lil Durk following the rapper’s arrest on murder-for-hire charges for an alleged role in the attempted murder of Quando Rondo. On the track, “Free Durk,” the podcaster proclaims his innocence while also referencing King Yella and Rick Ross.

Hip-hop fans on social media have been clowning Adam for the song. “All the folks that hate drake need to direct their attention right here,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter) in response. Another added: “Y do the culture keep making these lame n****z famous, bro got funny cases with lil girls, he a sexual deviant, a vulture n everything yet this n***a still out here making money off the culture with his goofy ass.”

Lil Durk Attends MLS Game In Chicago

Oct 4, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Rapper and singer Lil Durk gestures during halftime of the game between the Chicago Fire and Inter Miami CF at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images

Authorities arrested Lil Durk in Miami, last month, for allegedly “orchestrating a cold-blooded murder that resulted in the death of a rival’s family member,” as put by United States Attorney Martin Estrada. She added: “Not only that, the shooting occurred in the open, at a gas station at a busy intersection, endangering many others in the area. Violent gun crime of this sort is devastating to our community and we will have zero-tolerance for those who perpetrate such callous acts of violence.”

Adam22 Voices Support For Lil Durk

Check out Adam’s full song for Lil Durk below. The rapper is expected to appear in court in Los Angeles in the coming weeks, as that’s where the alleged crime originally took place. Authorities have also arrested several of his Only The Family associates as alleged co-conspirators as well. Be on the lookout for further updates on Adam22 as well as Lil Durk on HotNewHipHop.

Adam22 drops a new rap song called “Free Durk” pic.twitter.com/Ji4jbeLNEo

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Adam22 Barraged With Backlash After Distasteful Video About Him Being A “Real Rapper”

October 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Adam22 is no stranger to controversy, especially when it comes to his coverage of – and general relationship with – hip-hop culture. His latest tweet definitely stirred that pot again, as he posted a video of him in an expensive car with a pregnant woman right in front of him, caressing her as she dances lightly on him. It seems to be promotion for a new song and music video. “I’m a real rapper now, I got a pregnant side chick and everything,” the podcaster captioned the tweet, and his reply to himself sums up one part of the backlash he received: “Why are people calling this racist.” A lot of folks weren’t happy with this display.

Of course, a big chunk of negative replies were just making fun of the antics, whether for Adam22’s age or for how ridiculous or desperate it looks. Others issued a more serious critique of what they perceive as cultural exploitation and stereotyping, playing off of the perception of rap artists today. This is especially true of media such as Adam’s No Jumper, which talks just as much about extracurricular antics as the music.

Adam22’s “Real Rapper” Video

Why are people calling this racist

— adam22 (@adam22) October 24, 2024

However, Adam22 recently gave his take on Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s new interview, commenting on how he perceived it as a piece of content. “Supporting Black media outlets, hip-hop media outlets…. Supporting real journalism, you let your label mate, basically, interview you,” he said with a touch of sarcasm. “That interview had so little substance to it. So many words and so little thought-provoking sentiments… It’s a softball interview.” People ended up clowning the media personality for this take too, but it’s not an uncommon one in the discourse these days. Check out reactions to this “real rapper” video down below.

Reactions

when they said “money can’t unlame some of you folks” now i see it everyday and it reflects on you adam

— yessir (@priinnnyy) October 24, 2024

This feels wrong and weird .

— 𓆉 Drey Anastasio 𓆉 (@DreaTheVirgo777) October 24, 2024

Meanwhile, Adam22 also claimed to have the inside scoop on Kanye West, alleging that the rapper quit nitrous in order to focus on his next album Bully. So Adam doesn’t just talk about hip-hop as a media circus: he also engages with the art and its creators when he so desires. But it’s not hard to see why some folks took this harshly, whether for legitimate criticisms or just annoyed disengagement. Let us know what you think down in the comments section below.

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Adam22 Puts Kendrick Lamar On Blast For “Softball” Interview With SZA

October 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar has kept the world waiting for new music. He hasn’t provided any updates or release dates. He did, however, open up about his personal life during a recent Harper’s Bazaar profile. K. Dot spoke with former label mate SZA about his approach to music, and his feelings about the recent Drake feud. It was gleefully consumed by Kendrick Lamar’s fans, but hip hop personalities were less pleased. No Jumper host Adam22 felt that Dot sidestepped several difficult questions that he should have been asked.

Adam22 felt that the publication and the interviewer were cherry-picked to make the interview go as smoothly as possible. “Supporting Black media outlets, hip hop media outlets,” he said sarcastically. “Supporting real journalism, you let your label mate, basically, interview you.” Adam22 also took issue with the “elitist” persona that he felt Kendrick Lamar adopted for the profile. “That interview had so little substance to it,” the podcaster asserted. “So many words and so little thought-provoking sentiments… It’s a softball interview.” Adam22 called Kendrick Lamar out for “shielding himself” from tough questions regarding the Drake battle and the allegations that he made about the 6 God.

Adam22 Believes Kendrick Lamar “Shielded Himself”

Adam22 from no jumper calling out Kendrick Lamar for his recent softball interview with SZA pic.twitter.com/hj2H9YBjJn

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The No Jumper host also had smoke for SZA. He felt the R&B singer was complicit in letting Lamar give vague non-answers to questions about the battle. He cited the discussion surrounding “Not Like Us” as being particularly disappointing. Adam22 felt that the serious claims Lamar leveled at Drake should have been addressed. He even drew parallels between the Diddy situation, and the countless accusers who have come forward, with the lack of accusations made against Drake. “He makes the number one song of the year,” Adam22 explained. “Calling Drake an abuser and a pedophile. zero girls have showed up to confirm this.”

Adam22 is not the only hip hop personality who has taken umbrage with Kendrick Lamar’s interview. DJ Akademiks went ballistic on the Compton rapper during his live stream. He criticized Lamar for claiming to care about the culture, and then giving an interview to an outlet outside of the culture. He also noted that Lamar’s support of Colin Kaepernick has given way to the rapper’s plan to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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Adam22 & Rooga’s Heated On-Air Exchange Leads To Calamity In The No Jumper Studio

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Adam22 and his No Jumper platform has proven to be quite controversial over the last couple of years or so. Overall, some feel as though the podcast and its interviews have strayed away from its glory days. In the past, Adam was known for interviewing up-and-coming underground rappers. Some even credit him with breaking the likes of XXXTentacion, Lil Pump, and Smokepurpp. However, in recent years, Adam switched things up, especially as it pertains to the emphasis on adult film stars.

Having said that, he still interviews artists. When he does, fans are always eager to tune in. Recently, Adam had on Chicago rapper Rooga, who infamously showed up to Kanye West’s third Donda listening party back in 2021. Rooga is someone who takes himself seriously, and during a heated exchange, he called out Adam for disrespecting him. Rooga then said that if he were to slap Adam, the No Jumper host would probably sue him. Adam then said he was richer than Rooga which would make a lawsuit an exercise in futility.

Adam22 & Rooga Get Into It

Subsequently, Adam has Rooga kicked out of the No Jumper studio. On multiple occasions, the security guard tried to drag Rooga out. But every single time he put his hands on the artist, Rooga warned the security to give it a rest. It led to a bit of a scuffle in the studio, but Rooga eventually exited in an orderly fashion. As for Adam, it was just another day on the job.

Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Adam22 and No Jumper have fallen off in recent years? Do you believe that Rooga was being disrespectful during this spat? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Adam22 Alleges That Kanye West Has Quit Nitrous To Focus On New Album

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West has seemingly not had a quiet month in years. Every few weeks, a new story seems to come out about his personal life and/or career. October 7 was an especially hectic day. In the span of 24 hours, it was alleged that Kanye West was divorcing his wife of under two years, Bianca Censori. It was alleged that he was moving to Tokyo, Japan. And most notably, it was tweeted out that he was kicking his alleged nitrous addiction. The last of these three claims was made by Adam22, which means it should very much be taken with a grain of salt.

Adam22 broke the alleged news via Twitter. “I have been informed by an insider that Kanye has quit the nitrous,” he wrote. “And has been very focused on music for the last few months.” The second part of the statement falls in line with other reports about Kanye West’s behavior. The rapper is believed to be hard at work on the production of his upcoming solo album, Bully. He even teased the release of a new single, “Preacher Man,” on Instagram in September. Several outlets have alleged that West is moving to Tokyo in order to better focus on getting the album completed in a timely manner. Anybody who has followed the rollout for West’s last few albums knows that sticking to a release date has become difficult for him.

Adam22 Alleged That Kanye West Is Newly Sober

I have been informed by an insider that Kanye has quit the nitrous and has been very focused on music for the last few months

— adam22 (@adam22) October 7, 2024

The nitrous allegation is the most intriguing aspect of Adam22’s post, though. The allegations that Kanye West had become addicted to nitrous gas were made by Milo Yiannopoulos in August. The controversial figure claimed that West’s dentist, Dr. Thomas Connelly, got him hooked on the substance. Yiannopoulos also posted screenshots of alleged conversations in which the rapper asked to given nitrous. “Can I have Nitrus today,” West allegedly asked. “Tom you said you’d bring them by today Checking in.” As West’s ex Chief of Staff, Yiannopoulos theorized that Connelly was “[diminishing] Ye’s mental faculties” in an effort to in” extract millions of dollars from him.”

Connelly denied the allegations outright. A representative for the dentist told TMZ that Yiannopoulos’ claims were “not only factually incorrect but also intentionally misleading.” Kanye West had not publicly addressed the allegations. Despite being historically outspoken, the rapper has also remained quiet with regards to his alleged divorce. Daily Mail reported that West and Censori actually split weeks prior to the recent rumors. The outlet also claims that the rapper is “ready for divorce” amidst his desire to travel and focus on his music. Time will tell if the divorce and nitrous rumors prove to be true.

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Adam 22 Claims That Playboi Carti & Kendrick Lamar Have A Collab Coming Very Soon

September 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Throughout 2024, you could make arguments for multiple artists being the rapper of the year. Kendrick Lamar is perhaps the most MVP candidate, thanks to slaying the beast that is Drake. From his diss tracks to his surprise feature on “Like That” and being named the Super Bowl Halftime performer, he’s essentially taken back the crown as the biggest in the game. Then, there’s a case to be made for Playboi Carti as well. His numerous releases on Instagram had his fans in an absolute chokehold, especially with his album being teased. Furthermore, he’s been on some of the biggest songs of the year such as “CARNIVAL” and “Type S***”.

You also can’t forget about “ALL RED”, which has over 51 million streams in just 10 days. It’s built even more excitement around the now confirmed, I AM MUSIC, which could be coming before year’s end. However, despite all of these incredible achievements, each rapper has done things in their own way, especially in terms of their music. It’s why a lot of people aren’t buying a recent claim from controversial hip-hop media figure, Adam22, that they have something in the works. The No Jumper host was casually chatting with one of his most frequent guests, Wack 100, and pretty confidently brought this up.

Adam 22 Says Playboi Carti & Kendrick Lamar Are “Gonna Change The Game”

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He says that Playboi is on his way to Compton to shoot a music video with K. Dot. Adam22 says “it’s gonna change the game” and that the former was the one to reach out. He even goes onto claim that Carti dropped the “bisexual vampire style” because Lamar would only do it if he made that change. Still, “The Day The Party Died” and its message about the state of hip-hop has fans not buying this one bit. “That’s like Jesus and Satan linking up”, one IG user jokes. This would break the internet, but we can agree this is a stretch by Adam.

What are your thoughts on Adam22 confidently stating that Playboi Carti and Kendrick Lamar have a collaboration in the works? Are you not buying this like most people online or are you holding out hope? Would this be the biggest team-up of the year? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Adam22, Playboi Carti, and Kendrick Lamar. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Lil Woody Calls Out Charleston White For Trash-Talking Him During Interviews

September 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Woody has become an infamous figure in hip hop. He’s become much better known, but for all the wrong reasons. Woody, aka YSL Woody, has been described as the “star witness” in the YSL Rico case against Young Thug. He’s run into a lot of disrespect from his peers as a result. He traded verbal shots with other YSL members on social media. Now, it seems, he’s airing out his mangled relationship with hip hop personality Charleston White.

Lil Woody sat down with Adam22 to discuss his falling out with White in detail. He admitted that he used to be cool with White, but felt that the hip hop personality was being two-faced when he got on camera. “I had a lot of respect for him,” Lil Woody stated. “I used to watch his interviews and stuff, on YouTube.” Where things went awry, though, is when Charleston White started labeling Woody a “killer.” He also started talking poorly about the rapper to his Instagram audience. “He getting on the internet, [talkin’ about] I’m a killer,” he noted. “Like dang, bro, me and don’t talk about none of this stuff.”

Lil Woody Warned White To “Stop Playing”

Lil Woody said that his respect for Charleston White dwindled after he noticed the latter paining him in a consistently negative light. “I had [love] for you,” he recalled. “I thought that you had that same thing for me. But you wanna get on these platforms and say I’m a killer.” Woody felt that White’s handling of the situation between them has been intentional as a means of provoking him. He pointed to a specific Instagram post in which White tried to start beef between Lil Woody and Boozie Badazz. The rapper made it clear that he did want to have “problems” with anybody.

Lil Woody may be a lightning rod for controversy. That said, he told Adam22 that he wants to put all that behind him. “I ain’t out here trying to mess with nobody,” he insisted. “I done did that for too many years of my life. I’m trying to move forward with it.” Lil Woody made it clear that he doesn’t play when he has beef with someone, and he feels like White is not ready to get into a real confrontation. He effectively warned White to drop the antics. “I know how I can get,” he warned the hip hop personality. “And you playing.” Hopefully the two men can reconcile.

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Adam22 Clowns Joe Budden’s Rap Career In No Jumper Cypher: Watch

September 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Adam22 is a podcaster by trade and a clout chaser by instinct. He knows what will generate views, and has been immensely successful at doing so. His approach has garnered criticism from other huge names in the rap podcast space, however. Joe Budden being chief among them. Adam22 and Budden do not get along, and the former decided to address their tension during the new No Jumper Cypher. Not only does Adam poke fun at Budden’s podcasting career, but he tears down his rap achievements as well.

It’s worth noting that Adam22 raps part of his “verse” with a flower beanie on his head. This is not to be taken seriously, and everybody involved knows it. Still, the podcaster gets his shots off. “Pump It Up the last time I heard Joe rap,” Adam22 spits. “That old a*s throwback finally got its Gold plaque… yall is only podcasting cause you got no other option.” He also throws in a dig about his podcasting ops being bums and “unable to eat at Sizzler.” Again, not a wordsmith by any means. Adam22 put out the verse knowing it would elicit attention from the hip hop community. And sure enough, it did.

Joe Budden Responded To Adam22’s Bars With Laughter

Adam22 disses Joe Budden in a new rap for a No Jumper cypher

“Pump It Up the last time I heard Joe rap, that old ass throwback finally got its Gold plaque… yall is only podcasting cause you got no other option”

Joe reacts: “Lol… Adam aside, it’s tough out here for a lot of… pic.twitter.com/paE10upbPB

— SOUND (@itsavibe) September 5, 2024

Joe Budden responded to the No Jumper Cypher shortly after its release. He took it about as well as one could, which is to say, he laughed it off. “Lol… Adam aside, it’s tough out here for a lot of folks,” he wrote. “Do everything you can.” Budden’s comments align with previous criticisms that he’s made about Adam and his approach to the culture as a whole. Budden feels as though Adam22 exploits hip hop for his own benefit without paying mind to the young artists he exploits. We’d list out the conflicts that the two men have had over the years, but we’d be need about 10,000 more words. It seems like they get on each other’s nerves every few months.

In May, Joe Budden claimed that he would wipe the floor with Adam22 in a fist fight. He didn’t try to be cute with his answer, either. He straight up told his co-hosts that he would demolish the other podcast titan. “I’d beat the dog sh*t out of Adam,” Budden stated. “I don’t even know if he has a dog. He would be tattoo-less.” Adam’s cypher is just the latest instance of shots being fired. It isn’t the first time, and it sure won’t be the last.

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Adam22 Calls Out Kendrick Lamar Amid YG’s Abysmal Album Sales

September 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar has gotten quite a bit of flack online for not sharing anything on social media about the new album from YG, which is currently suffering from disappointing sales. Of course, this is because he was one of many artists to join K.Dot at “The Pop Out” this June. Also, there are a lot of different ways to look at this argument. Kendrick’s defenders will bring up their past collaborations, the concert itself, and their long history as more than enough support, and will also bring up that he doesn’t even use social media like that for anyone or anything. But others like Adam22 think that he could do more, and don’t understand why we let him be so mysterious even if we don’t know how he could’ve supported his West Coast colleague behind the scenes.

“What did Kendrick do for everybody?” Adam22 asked about Kendrick Lamar amid Wack 100’s complaints that Adam and others are “nitpicking” and don’t really know what’s going on between each other. “Why didn’t he post YG’s album?” Adam went on. “That’s what a lot of people want to know. *laughs* I’m just saying. After the whole L.A. got behind him so hard, does he not owe, you know, a little bit of a look here and there? Maybe do a song with somebody for their project?

Adam22 Questions Kendrick Lamar’s Intentions & Gratitude

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“I mean, it doesn’t seem like the biggest ask,” Adam22 continued. “Why does everybody just allow Kendrick to just exist in this mysterious, quiet little box away from everybody? And then it’s like he’s not expected to hop on anybody’s project, to do any normal rapper s**t? I do think it’s a decent question. It would’ve been nice if Kendrick shouted out YG’s project, right? That would’ve been him behaving like a normal person, he’s so mysterious. I bet if he was still cool with Drake, Drake would’ve posted his album. They all showed up out of the goodness of their heart. It’s just kind of weird when you’re doing stuff for somebody who doesn’t want to return the favor, right?

“If Akademiks put out a documentary, and I was all up in the documentary, promoting the documentary, helped him out with the documentary. And then six months later, I put out a documentary… Crickets. Ak doesn’t shout it out, doesn’t post about it,” Adam22 concluded. “It’s pretty easy to post about something. I did a lot for you when you were in the exact same position. And you couldn’t return the favor? That makes me feel like this is kind of a one-sided friendship. Why do we not ask of Kendrick the same things that we would expect of, like, anyone else? I’m just wondering why they didn’t get something in return. It would’ve been nice. Yeah, I just think it’s weird.”

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