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SZA Ups The Weirdness In Striking NSFW Cover For “Lana”

December 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

SZA loves to make statements, and this covert art for her upcoming SOS deluxe LANA definitely makes one. The R&B/pop phenom shared the official artwork to her social media accounts just moments ago. It continues on the outdoor/woodsy theme from the first trailer we got where she appeared to be peeing in the wilderness. Yes, that is not a lie, click the link here. It features the Missouri native standing in an overgrown field at night wearing some yellow cargo drawstring pants and a matching jacket. But it gets much weirder from there.

She appears to have some sort of body paint on, is wearing circular tinted shades, has alien/or bug antennas, and is exposing her entire stomach and chest region. The caption doesn’t begin to give the cover justice, as SZA writes, “Presave link is live.” Besides the nature aspect, the buggy features were something that was also teased by the hitmaker previously. Back in September, SZA went on Hot Ones and was wearing a similar alien-like mask then for the interview.

SZA Really Was Teasing Lana During Her Hot Ones Appearance

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The connections don’t really stop there either though. Outside of “Drive” — which was teased in the hilarious and wholesome second teaser trailer with Ben Stiller — the one possible single we have is “Saturn.” Of course, that relates to space and astronomy, which might also tie into LANA somehow. Overall, there’s definitely a bit of world building to some extent going on, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store.

Outside of that, we don’t really know how many new songs there will be. Given that this will just be a deluxe, we can’t imagine there won’t be an entire album’s worth of cuts to drop. Although Megan Thee Stallion did drop 13 extra records for the “extended version” of MEGAN earlier this year. All bets are off, but regardless, fans are thrilled. “BRO JUST DROP TSSS,” one IG user exclaims. Don’t worry y’all, December 20 will be here soon enough.

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Snoop Dogg Mourns Death Of His Cousin Who Drew Iconic “Doggystyle” Album Cover

July 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg has announced that his cousin, Darryl “Joe Cool” Daniel, has passed away. He mourned the late artist in a tribute on Instagram on Tuesday while sharing a video of the two of them backstage at a concert. In the caption, he wrote: “R. I. P. [prayer hands emoji, crying emoji] my big cuzn joe cool.” Cool is best known for his work with Snoop which included the album cover for Doggystyle.

Snoop and Joe Cool’s cousin, Daz Dillinger, also paid tribute to the late artist in a post on Instagram. “REST N PEACE DARYL JOE COOL DANIEL [explosion emoji, 100 emoji] MY BIGG CUZZN THIS REALLY HURTS WE GREW UP TOGETHER U WAS THERE FROM DAY ONE IM GONE REALLY REALLY MISS U BIGG CUZ [prayer hands emoji],” he wrote.

Snoop Dogg Performs At Launch Of “Gin & Juice By Dre & Snoop”

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 18: Snoop Dogg attends the UK Launch of ‘Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop’ at Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace on July 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Dave Benett/ Getty Images for Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop)

Fans joined in on the messages as well. In the comments section of Snoop’s post, one user wrote: “Damn Joe Cool rip, Solid dude and Dope Artist responsible for some of the Greatest art visuals in Hip Hop!!” Another added: “Creator Of The Most Iconic Album Cover Of All Time. Rest In Peace.” Check out the tributes on Instagram below.

Snoop Dogg & Daz Dillinger Pay Tribute To Joe Cool

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Joe Cool previously discussed with HipHopDX how he was battling with drug abuse prior to working on Snoop’s artwork in the 1990s and it helped him stay clean. In recent years, he’s worked with several recovery and art therapy non-profits. Be on the lookout for further updates on Snoop Dogg on HotNewHipHop.

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Kanye West’s “The Life Of Pablo” Lands On Rolling Stone’s Top 10 Worst Album Covers Ever

July 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West is no stranger to landing on pretty much every music publication’s top ten lists at some point, although they aren’t always for good reasons (especially as of late). Moreover, Rolling Stone recently released their 50 Worst Album Covers Of All Time list, and Ye’s 2016 effort The Life Of Pablo landed at number seven. It’s kind of a wild choice considering that he has a literally blank and completely black album cover in 2021’s Donda, which coincidentally is facing a new copyright infringement lawsuit. Whether you love or hate this Pablo cover, though, you can’t deny the massive influence that it had and the divisive but compelling conversations that it inspired in graphic design and other artistic circles.

“The Kanye Conundrum: Does he mean it?” the publication wrote of Kanye West’s TLOP cover. “In this case, does he actually believe that this is a compelling album cover, or is he trying to push an eyesore aesthetic so far that it goes around the bend and becomes art, or is he just too distracted by the squirrels inside his head to care? The answer: It doesn’t matter! Just like Ye said actual antisemitic things, and you don’t have to waste your time parsing whether he was being ‘ironic,’ you can say that whatever his intentions were, this album got hit by the ugly stick and then move on.”

Kanye West’s The Life Of Pablo Is One Of The Worst Album Covers Of All Time?

Speaking of unknown intentions, a lot of folks believe that Kanye West may have played a role in leaking Big Sean’s new album. This is because the leaker in question is a big Ye fan who claimed that he told him to do so. Sean doesn’t believe that theory, although we can’t really say for sure at press time. All we do know is that it seems pretty unlikely.

Meanwhile, Rich The Kid recently dropped his new album Life’s A Gamble, which Kanye West executive-produced. We don’t know if this indicates that Ye will move into a more backseat role with music or if his retirement announcement was just a random but ultimately false statement. It’s probably the latter, but who knows? Maybe one of the next VULTURES projects will have a modest cover, too.

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Eminem Unveils Cover Art For “The Death Of Slim Shady”

July 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Eminem is easily one of the most legendary artists across all genres. Overall, Em is considered to be one of the best hip-hop artists of all time. Although many have him as the greatest, most have him comfortably in their top 10s. At this point, his legacy in the rap game is cemented. However, that is not stopping him from delivering yet another album over 25 years into his career. In fact, on Friday, he will be dropping The Death Of Slim Shady.

This is a highly-anticipated album that has already gotten a couple of big singles. For instance, the lead single was “Houdini.” Meanwhile, we got “Tobey” just last week. These singles have been a bit polarizing, but that has always been the case with Em. Either way, his album drops in a few days regardless, and today, fans were blessed with the cover art for the album. Below, you can see Slim Shady being zipped up into a body bag.

Eminem Takes His Concepts Seriously

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Needless to say, Eminem is leaning heavily into The Death Of Slim Shady concept. In the music video for “Tobey,” we even saw Slim Shady chopped into pieces with a chainsaw. Em has always pushed boundaries with his visuals, and it’s clear that some things just never change. If one thing is for certain it is that this album is going to be intriguing. With the tracklist seemingly leaking online, you can just imagine how excited fans are right now. Hopefully, Em can live up to the hype with this release.

Let us know what you think of the cover art for The Death Of Slim Shady, in the comments section down below. Are you excited for the new Eminem album? What are your expectations for the legendary artist given his recent output? Additionally, 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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Ice Spice Defends Controversial “Y2K!” Album Cover & David LaChapelle

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, Ice Spice finally announced an official release date for her highly anticipated debut album, Y2K! The project is scheduled to drop on July 26 and is available for pre-save now. Alongside the exciting announcement, the Bronx-born performer unveiled cover art for the upcoming release. In it, the hitmaker is seen perched up against a wall alongside a New York City subway.

Unfortunately, social media users were quick to react to the artwork, and many of them were less than satisfied. While some took issue with the Graffiti-inspired being placed on a trash can, others weren’t feeling the inclusion of her signature. They’ve been sounding off about it online, and calling whoever was behind the cover into question. Of course, this person is David LaChapelle, an award-winning photographer and music video director.

Ice Spice Says Y2K! Cover “Means Everything” To Her

Luckily, it doesn’t appear as though the criticism fazes Ice Spice. Earlier today, she took to social media to praise LaChapelle amid the backlash, making it clear that she loves the cover art. “David LaChapelle is #Y2K! soooo sweet + legendary he didn’t even charge me cus he f*cks wit a real b*tch,” she captioned a photo of the two of them together. “Thank U for all the incredible art you’ve put out through the years this cover means everything to me & yes Y2K was placed on the trash can on purpose can u guess why?”

Her Twitter/X replies are now flooded with guesses about the album title placement, though it’s unclear whether or not she plans to reveal its meaning. What do you think of Ice Spice and David LaChapelle receiving backlash for her Y2K! cover art? Do you think it’s warranted, or are social media users simply overreacting? What about the femcee coming to LaChapelle’s defense and confirming that she loves the album cover? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Cardi B Fans Suspect Nearly Nude Instagram Photo Is Her New Album Cover

April 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B has been teasing her upcoming album for months now, giving listeners a taste of what’s to come with singles “Like What (Freestyle)” and “Enough (Miami).” She’s confirmed that the project will arrive sometime this year, though she’s yet to announce a firm release date. Either way, fans continue to beg her to drop, and some speculate that her sophomore effort is imminent.

This speculation was only compounded today when Cardi hopped on social media to share a new photo. In her latest Instagram post, the femcee stuns in next to nothing, wearing an angelic veil carried by birds. The post has commenters suspicious, with some guessing that it’s the cover of her next album.

Cardi B’s Latest IG Post Leaves Fans Suspicious

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“WHATS GOING ON BELCALIS,” one Instagram user asks. “It’s giving Album cover viiiibes,” another writes. Countless other fans are leaving their guesses in her comments section, and most are convinced this is the biggest hint she’s dropped yet. “Jack your set,” Cardi captioned the post. While it’s unconfirmed whether or not this is actually the album cover, supporters can agree that it means something big. Of course, critics are also out in full force comparing the hitmaker to other femcees, but she’s made it clear in recent weeks that she doesn’t plan to engage.

During a chat with fans on X Spaces at the end of last month, she declared that she’s over rap beef, and wants to be left out of any and all drama. “I’m so done with it,” she explained. “I’m done with b****es, I’m done with the arguing. If anybody want to see me, they can fight me. I got short nails now. So, if anybody got an issue with me, they can link up and fight me.” What do you think of Cardi B’s latest Instagram post? What about fans speculating that it’s her next album cover? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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PartyNextDoor Album Cover: NSFW Image Makes Its Way To Upcoming Vinyl Release

April 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Over the last few days, the PartyNextDoor album cover has seemingly been a huge talking point over on social media. For those who may not know, his cover for PND 4 features a naked woman from a POV position. Furthermore, she is in a compromising pose which reveals a tattoo with the album name on it. Overall, this became a viral image on social media. Furthermore, it led to a debate about whether or not the album cover was in good taste. After all, these kinds of images can certainly make fans a bit uneasy if they aren’t used to it.

The project will be dropping on April 26th, and PartyNextDoor is certainly using this as an opportunity to promote his new body of work. For instance, he revealed that the P4 vinyl version is currently available for pre-order. Some fans were curious as to whether or not the album cover was simply an April Fool’s prank. However, we know it wasn’t because in the vinyl promo from April 2nd, Party revealed that his NSFW album art will, indeed, be the vinyl cover as well.

PartyNextDoor To Drop Soon

P4 Vinyl Pre Order available nowhttps://t.co/mSKQOdQDlP pic.twitter.com/L7LkDIohPh

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This is definitely a smart move for the artist. Although some may not want to own this album art, there are plenty of others who do. Not to mention, there is a certain novelty factor to it that plays a role. Also, if you already have a collection of Party vinyls, you kind of have to go out and get this one. Only time will tell if the album is just as raunchy as the cover itself.

Let us know what you think of PartyNextDoor and his new album cover, in the comments section down below. Do you believe the cover is too crass? Should he have gone with something else or is this the perfect marketing tool? Additionally, 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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Doja Cat Responds To Criticism Of The Artwork For “Masc”: “Let’s Move Forward”

March 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Doja Cat thinks the criticism of her cover artwork for her upcoming single is childish. Venting about comments she’s received about the reveal on social media, she explained that the photo features the hair on the top of her head and not “pubic hair” or “sheep’s wool.”

“I had a photographer take a picture of the top of my head,” Doja explained. “And we blew it up and we made it so that my album cover is my hair. So my hair, to describe it, is 4C hair texture. My hair is just 4C. I’m seeing a consistent pattern in my comment section of people saying is my hair pubic hair? Is it carpet or is it sheep’s wool? And it’s not even questions…some people are being like that’s what it is. But like people comparing my hair to sheep, and pubes and carpet and popcorn and s*** like that.”

Doja Cat Attends Grammy Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Doja Cat attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

“Let’s move forward. Let’s grow.” she concluded. “Cause I can’t tell you what to do, I’m not your f***ing parents. Like pubic hair? Really? That’s where we stand.” Many of her fans came to her defense when The Shade Room shared the comments on Instagram. “It’s her white fans being anti black forgetting she’s a black woman,” one user wrote. Another wrote: “I think important thing here is AN ALBUM IS ON THE WAY. Cause she just don’t miss.”

Doja Cat Addresses Response To New Single

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The drama comes after Doja announced the single, “Masc,” earlier this week. It will be arriving on April 5, ahead of a deluxe edition of her fourth studio album, Scarlet. Be on the lookout for further updates on Doja Cat on HotNewHipHop.

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Ty Dolla Sign Clarifies “Vultures 2” Album Cover

March 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ty Dolla $ign has revealed that he is the individual who appears on the cover of Vultures 2. A masked Ty stands against the same background used for the cover of Vultures 1. Furthermore, Ty is seen holding a picture of his incarcerated brother.

Kanye West posted the cover earlier this weekend. However, fans were not overly receptive to an album cover with no album to listen to. “Vultures 2 or GTA 6 dropping first?” asked one fan, referencing the equally tortured development of Rockstar’s open-world game. For context, GTA 6 is scheduled to drop in 2025. “Blud hasn’t mixed/mastered a single track from Vultures 2 yet,” theorized another fan. Despite this, some fans were excited and pointed to next week’s Rolling Loud California, despite West and Ty Dolla $ign not being listed as performers at the event. When do you think Vultures 2 will finally drop? Let us know in the comments.

Kanye West’s “Carnival” Gets Intense Cover Art

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Furthermore, Kanye has gone pretty hard with the cover art for the long-awaited Vultures project. Last month, West unveiled the intense cover art for “Carnival”, one of the standout tracks from Vultures 1. Designed by noted Canadian artist Jon Rafman, the cover art for “Carnival” depicts a close-up of a screaming and bloodied skinhead. Rafman also created the AI-generated music video for “Vultures (Havoc Version)” which was released alongside the album.

“Carnival” features Playboi Carti and Rich the Kid. As mentioned, it is widely considered one of the best tracks on Vultures 1. Many people have already called it the best song of 2024. However, the song proved controversial even before it was released. A version heard at a listening party in Chicago earned the ire of Ozzy Osbourne due to an uncleared sample of Black Sabbath. A later version at a Long Island listening party used a sample of Kanye’s “Hell of a life”, which interpolates the same Black Sabbath song.

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ScHoolboy Q Shares The Very Literal Artwork For His New Album “Blue Lips”

February 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fans of Top Dawg Entertainment are in for a major 2024. During a special 10th anniversary performance for Isaiah Rashad’s Cilvia Demo they handed out papers that made some bold claims. They promised that nearly every single artist on the label and even some new ones they haven revealed yet would be releasing new projects this year. Shortly after that news hit ScHoolboy Q revealed that he would be the first one out the gate.

He announced his new album Blue Lips. It’s his first studio album since 2019 when he dropped CrasH Talk, which was met mostly with shrugs from fans and critics. That hasn’t been the case with the new material leading up to Blue Lips. Earlier this month Q dropped a pair of singles that gave fans their first taste of the new album. The two songs are called “Blueslides” and “Back In Love” and show off two very different styles. That was also the case with the newest single “Yeern 101” which dropped earlier this week. The album is due out in early March and Q just officially revealed the artwork attached to the record. Check out the newly unveiled album cover below.

ScHoolboy Q’s New Album Cover

For an album called Blue Lips the artwork is impressively literal. It features a photograph of some very blue lips, presumably ScHoolboy Q’s himself. The album cover also features a hilariously placed parental advisory warning right in the center of the mouth and scribbled text of the album’s title in the bottom left corner.

In the replies fans reacted to the thought of having to look at that cover while listening to the album. “Honestly I kinda don’t like it but I don’t wanna be looking at some gap teeth while listening,” one of the top replies reads. What do you think of the artwork from ScHoolboy Q’s new album Blue Lips? Are you looking forward to the album dropping next month? Let us know in the comment section below.

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