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Meek Mill Explains His Lack Of Output, Confirms 4 Upcoming Albums

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Meek Mill says that he’s been “handling the business,” and hasn’t been able to drop music for a bit. However, while posting about the situation on Twitter, he also confirmed that he’s got four separate albums in the works.

“If I ain’t drop music it’s a reason I’m handling the business,” he wrote. “We not shinning shoes to look the famous and feel the biggest for a label … and I’m not selling my shit like it’s mid… the game watered down y’all overhyped everything now it’s a drought.”

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Meek Mill In Concert

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Meek Mill performs in concert at The Anthem on March 21, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brian Stukes/Getty Images)

In a follow-up post, he added: “I’m giving up 4 albums chilllllllll. Switchie flow…. Ima crack the code seriously and say it b4 I do it lol.” Meek hasn’t released an album since his fifth studio album, Expensive Pain, which he dropped back in 2021. The 36-year-old previously teased having two new albums in store for fans during a post on Twitter, just last week. He explained that he’s got one collaborative project with Vory and another that is more of a group effort.

Meek also recently asked fans whether he’s fallen off. The question resulted in many users bringing up his lack of new music in recent years. “Who think I fell off or don’t really think I got it with rapping anymore?” Meek wrote, earlier this month. “I’m fr I need answers and tell the truth I’m not taking it personal. I need to hear how people think before I do what I do! A social experiment! Answer if you a supporter of mines!…I’m not asking for confidence either.”

Meek Mill Confirms New Albums

Meek didn’t provide any further details about the upcoming albums or when they’ll be released, but be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks. HotNewHipHop will keep you posted if Meek shares any more details regarding new music.

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Young Thug Versus Gunna: Which Album Is Better? Twitter Debates

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Over the past week, we saw two incredibly hyped albums come out amid a lot of drama and speculation. a Gift & a Curse by Gunna came out on June 16, and just a week later, Young Thug dropped BUSINESS IS BUSINESS. Considering both artists’ history together, their incarceration for the YSL RICO case, and Wunna’s subsequent plea deal, these two release being so close to one another come with a lot of baggage. Of course, many enjoy both to great extent, but social media sites like Twitter have been warring over which one is the superior body of work.

For starters, many lamented the fact that neither MC appeared on the other’s album, which many thought would confirm that they’re still on good terms. Regardless, when you search “Young Thug Gunna” on Twitter, most tweets side with a Gift & a Curse. “Sorry but this new Young Thug album doesn’t even compete to Gunna’s album,” one user wrote. Another made note of the College Park MC’s important contributions to other career highlights. “Young Thug & Lil Baby’s biggest songs both feature Gunna…” they tweeted.

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Twitter Debates Gunna & Young Thug’s Albums

On the other hand, many people started praising Gunna’s album just minutes after BUSINESS IS BUSINESS came out, not even enough time to listen to the whole thing. In addition, others took the opportunity to explain why it’s hard to compare them, especially within mere hours of Thugger dropping. “Well gunna did have a year to prepare, got out and recorded all new material,” one user pointed out. “These thug songs are obvious throwaways and loose songs from “punk”. Is it illegal to just enjoy them both damn.”

Finally, many who believe Thug’s album is better have the obvious argument of him influencing Gunna greatly. “Young Thug made Gunna. Don’t forget that,” one person tweeted. Regardless of their speculated falling-out, the albums are stylistically distinct enough to make it more of a question of personal preference. One has more expressive vocals, the other has more laidback instrumentals, but only one can be better than the other. Check out some takes below, let us know yours in the comments, and return to HNHH for more on Gunna and Young Thug.

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Lil Wayne Says “Tha Carter III” “Holds No Significance” To Him

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Lil Wayne recently discussed the impact of his sixth studio album, Tha Carter III. Despite the fact that the 2008 LP was a massive success, he revealed that it doesn’t really hold a special place for him. Though the album likely stands out to his fans, he says he can hardly remember it.

“I’m going to be so honest with you: I don’t know Tha Carter III, Tha Carter II, Tha Carter One from Tha Carter IV. And that’s just my God’s honest truth,” he told Rolling Stone. “You could lie, you could ask me [about] such and such song, I wouldn’t even know what we talking about. So it holds no significance to me at all.” When the rapper was asked about the success the album received in 2008, he explained, “I don’t even know if that’s when Tha Carter III came out. That’s how much I don’t know. I work every day, bro — every single day.” He went on to share, “I always look at it as the curse part of the gift and the curse. I believe that [God] blessed me with this amazing mind, but would not give [me] an amazing memory to remember this amazing sh*t.”

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Lil Wayne Has A Bad Memory

Lil Wayne Says "Tha Carter III" "Holds No Significance" To Him
Lil Wayne performs onstage during day 2 of 2021 ONE Musicfest at Centennial Olympic Park on October 10, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

The rapper also shared that his Tha Carter series is “Not a favorite at all” for him. He says, “My favorite song is the last one I record. And then I will forget it after the next one I record.” Lil Wayne described how “Every single action, every single word, every single approach,” is motivated by his desire to be known as the best rapper alive. “The reason why I’m still only listening and working on my own shit is because I’m in it. I believe once you start trying to listen to everybody else, you ain’t in it no more. You just happy to be here. But not me. I’m in a gym working on my own game,” he explained.

Lil Wayne also discussed his feelings surrounding a hypothetical Super Bowl halftime performance during the interview. “We wouldn’t even worry about the game after that,” he described. “Everybody knew that one kid [who] was watching the halftime show, but that’d be one of the first Super Bowls that they’ll be like, ‘Both teams were out on the field watching the halftime show.’”

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Benny The Butcher Explains How Jay-Z Collab Fell Apart

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For almost any artist a collaboration with Jay-Z would be a big deal and Benny The Butcher is no different. The Griselda rapper came tantalizingly close to making a song with Jay-Z, but it ended up falling through. In 2019 Benny signed a management deal with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and the rapper gave him some advice. “He was basically just telling me … basically trying to keep Griselda together,” Benny said in an interview at the time. He seems to have taken Jay’s advice as he continues to frequently collaborate with fellow Griselda members Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine.

In a new interview with Joe Budden, Benny goes into more detail on how a planned collab between him and Jay-Z ultimately fell through. “They hit me and was like, ‘Hov got an idea of a song he wanted you to do.” Benny flies out and ends up waiting for days to hear back about the planned collaboration. “And then the day that I linked up with him, I’m just kicking it with him and we having drinks and sh*t and he didn’t mention the song.” But once the idea of the song finally arrives, something comes up that grabs all of Jay’s attention. “And as soon as he said that, somebody was like, ‘Yo, we need you,’ and they called him over, and he left and it never got brought up again. This like, two, three years ago.”

Benny The Butcher Missed Out On Jay-Z Song

While this story took place a few years ago, clearly its a missed opportunity that Benny The Butcher still thinks about. It hasn’t stopped Benny from prolifically releasing music though. He has a number of projects under his belt in the past few years, most recently 2022’s Tana Talk 4. If this story sounds familiar, its because Benny recently told a similar story of a Drake collab that didn’t pan out.

Thankfully, Benny The Butcher was able to pull off a J. Cole feature. That resulted in Benny’s most well-known song “Johnny P’s Caddy.” He recently reflected on the track in a different conversation with Joe Budden. Tell us what you think a potential Benny and Jay-Z collab might have sounded like in the comments below.

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Dr. Dre Unveils “The Chronic” Collectibles For 30th Anniversary

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Even with his controversies in mind, Dr. Dre’s impact on hip-hop, from before N.W.A. all the way to today, continues to shake its foundation. Decades after its release, publications still call a song like “Still D.R.E.” the best rap beat of all time. Now, for the 30th anniversary of his classic album The Chronic, some rare collectibles will now be available for purchase to fans. Moreover, the first drop consists of session tape prints, the session boxes themselves with the master tapes, and four exclusive skate decks. According to a press release obtained by HipHopDX, these items will be available to the public for the first time in history. “The Chronic Masters” collection is a series of drops in collaboration with Interscope and Trophy,” the release reportedly read.

Furthermore, these drops will be up for sale on June 1, and Interscope shared a stylish teaser for them. “On May 20, 1993, @drdre’s single “Fuck wit Dre Day” began its explosion,” the record label captioned its Instagram post announcing the collectibles. “To celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Chronic album, we proudly present The Chronic Masters– a slow-burn series of limited edition releases honoring the timeless legacy of this classic.

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Dr. Dre’s The Chronic Celebrated With Rare Collectibles For Its 30th

“Kicking off on June 1, 2023, at 12pm PST and 3pm EST, The Chronic Masters will feature exclusive drops throughout the year that pay homage to the legendary work of Dr. Dre,” the post’s caption continued. “Fans and collectors alike are invited to join us on this journey as we revisit one of the most influential hip-hop albums of all time. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and don’t miss your chance to own a piece of music history.”

Of course, all this acclaim and celebration around The Chronic is unsurprising. After all, Rolling Stone recently named one of its standout tracks, “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang” featuring Snoop Dogg, as the best West Coast hip-hop song of all time. Sure, lists alone aren’t the only valid criteria for acclaim, but the fact that his work remains revered for such a long time by fans old and new is impressive. Still, what’s your favorite song off The Chronic? Let us know in the comments and return to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Dr. Dre.

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Post Malone Announces New Album “Austin”

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Posty season is now in full effect. Moreover, Post Malone just took to Instagram to share a candid video with fans, which contained a special announcement. His next album Austin is set to release this summer on July 28. Not only that, but the artist also let fans know that his next single “Mourning” is scheduled for release this Friday, May 19. In his message, the 27-year-old hinted at a different artistic direction for his next endeavor. His last album Twelve Carat Toothache and previous projects already dabbled with that, so it’ll be exciting to see how much farther he goes.

“Hey guys, what’s going on?” Post Malone began his Instagram video. “It’s Posty. I wanted to say that I love you guys so very f***in’ much. I’m here on tour in Europe right now. And I wanted to tell you guys that I have an album coming out this summer on July 28th. It’s called ‘Austin,’ like my name. That is my name. It’s been some of the funnest music, some of the most challenging and rewarding music for me, at least.

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Post Malone’s Announcement

“You know, trying to really push myself and really do some cool stuff,” Post Malone continued. “I played guitar on every song on the record and it was a really, really fun experience. I’m super, super excited to share it with you. ‘Chemical‘ is out and that song is on the record. And then on Friday, I have another song called ‘Mourning’ with a ‘u’… like that. But I’m super excited to get that out for you guys. We just shot a music video in Scotland, it’s absolutely stunning up there. There’s a big a** ice cube in it which I thought was pretty bada**.

“But I’m super excited for you guys to hear it and I love you guys so very much,” he concluded. “You know, I hope you guys just keep f***in’ being amazing and keep spreading love and just keep being yourself and I f***in’ love y’all, man. Have a great f***in’ night, have a great f***in’ week, hug your fam, and just keep spreading love. Love you guys!” For more news and the latest updates on Post Malone, return to HNHH.

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Travis Scott Plays “Utopia” For The Houston Astros

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We’re now one step closer to Utopia– unless, of course, Travis Scott was just playing with the Houston Astros. Moreover, the Houston native recently got social media incinerated with yet another tease towards his next album’s release. A video emerged of Travis at their game, remarking to the cameraman that he played the baseball team the project to get them ready against the Chicago Cubs. While speaking on the occasion, he said the album is on the way and told an unspecified Mark to “finish the master.” With this, hype for Utopia just reached the highest high it’s seen in a while.

However, it’s been a long time since Travis Scott first started dangling this project over his listeners’ arms. As such, maybe some fans are still a bit hesitant to take anything as true confirmation, despite his slow but sure musical return. For example, he recently featured on close colleague Chase B’s newest single “Ring Ring” alongside frequent collaborator Quavo, Cactus Jack signee Don Tolvier, and Ty Dolla $ign. Furthermore, previous features also hint at a prompt studio album comeback.

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Travis Scott Played Utopia In The Locker Room

In addition, him and Offset teased new music together while performing at Rolling Loud Thailand, which only added to speculation instead of holding fans over. Despite his clues, it’s not the only avenue that Travis Scott remains active in. One other lane is his sneaker collaborations, the latest of which was unveiled to be a Nike Mac Attack collab. Sure, he just wore it instead of announcing it for public sale, but it’s still an indicator of another team-up. On the other hand, the “Trance” MC also previewed a new remix with Kodak Black of Lil Blessin’s “Likka Sto.”

Meanwhile, we’ve only been able to see the 32-year-old through his occasional performances as of late. During that same nightclub show where he premiered the Yak remix, he also gave a fan $5K. If you were that fan, would you take the money with a smile or beg him to drop Utopia instead? Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Travis Scott and his next album.

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NBA YoungBoy’s Latest Album Set For Historic Milestone

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NBA YoungBoy’s latest mixtape, Richest Opp, dropped on May 12. It’s his third album release of the year, following studio albums I Rest My Case and Don’t Try This At Home. According to industry sales data, Richest Opp is projected to sell somewhere in the region of 58,000 copies in its first week. While not as strong as Don’t Try This At Home‘s 62,000 sales, it should be good enough for a top-five debut in the charts.

While myriad data about album success exists, it’s a little harder to find when broken down by genre. In regards to the Billboard 200, the Rolling Stones hold the record for all-time top-10 albums with 37. In terms of rap music specifically, the best-performing artist in terms of albums is a tie between Jay-Z and Nas. The two rap legends have 16 apiece. While NBA YoungBoy isn’t quite there yet, he’s getting close. And he’s joining some big-name stars in third.

NBA YoungBoy Projected For Third-Most Top-10 Rap Albums

If Richest Opp peaks in the top 10, it will be NBA YoungBoy’s 15th top-10 album. All five of his studio albums peaked in the top 10, with Top and Sincerely, Kentrell reaching number one. As for mixtapes, NBA YoungBoy saw 11 consecutive mixtapes fail to break the top 10. Six failed to chart entirely and two charted outside the top 150. NBA YoungBoy’s performing mixtape prior to 2019 was Realer, which peaked at #15. However, all of his mixtapes since AI YoungBoy 2 have reached the top 10.

If Richest Opp can reach the same mark, it would make YoungBoy the third-most successful rap artist in terms of top-10 releases. He would share the honor with Drake and Future, who both have 15 to their name already. While many people downplayed this, pointing to how frequently YoungBoy releases new content, it’s still an amazing feat. The volume of content doesn’t really matter. You could release 100 albums and mixes and see none of them chart. It’s a historic feat for the Utah-based rapper. What do you think about Richest Opp? Do you think it deserves to be top 10? Let us know in the comments.

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Killer Mike Unveils Tracklist, Album Art For “Michael”

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Atlanta rapper Killer Mike has shared a new music video for a track off of his upcoming album, Michael. The artist has also revealed some new information on the album, including the LP’s tracklist and cover art. Michael‘s release date is June 16, 2023 via Loma Vista Recordings. The video, which pays tribute to Killer Mike’s late mother, accompanies the single “Motherless.” “Motherless” also features R&B singer Eryn Allen Kane. The new video is the second part of a two-part short film. Part one of the short film came out yesterday, for the track “Don’t Let The Devil.” The song also features his fellow Run the Jewels musician El-P and thankugoodsir.

Michael is the artist’s first solo album since his 2012 LP R.A.P. Music. He divulged that the album is his “most autobiographical” thus far. The newly-unveiled tracklist contains 14 tracks. Alongside the news of his upcoming album, Killer Mike also announced a U.S. tour in support of the record. The tour will take place this summer, making various stops in cities around the country. The 19-date tour includes shows at Apollo Theater in NYC, Showbox in Seattle, The Filmore in San Francisco, and more. The tour kicks off in Charleston, SC at The Charleston Music Hall on July 11.

Killer Mike’s Michael Revisits His Childhood

Killer Mike revealed in a statement that his mother was diagnosed as bipolar and depressed. He shares how, “when [he tells] the story of [his] mother the tales told include one when [he] walked in on her attempting to take her own life.” “[the song] gets to the heart of how deeply sensitive an artist and human she was,” he says. The moving music video aligns with the heavy subject matter in “Motherless.” Killer Mike clarified that “these aren’t meant to be sad videos or eulogies.” He instead calls the videos “a celebration of a BAD ASS BLACK GIRL from the westside of Atlanta.” The rapper also shares that his mother helped many people to “stay on their path.”

The artist’s upcoming tour comes before Run the Jewels’ 10-year-anniversary tour of their self-titled debut album. Killer Mike recently looked back on the success the pair has had, saying he “knew we were something badass.” He adds that he figured the two of them were “going to be big.”

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