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Offset & Quavo Commemorate Takeoff On The Anniversary Of His Death

November 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s been exactly a year since the tragic and untimely death of Migos member Takeoff, and his former groupmates have taken to social media to honor him. Both Offset and Quavo shared heartfelt posts commemorating their late collaborator, who was shot and killed on November 1, 2022 in Houston. His murder continues to weigh heavily on his friends, family, and peers, namely Offset and Quavo.

Offset shared a touching black and white video of Take alongside a meaningful caption. “The times we spent is priceless what we built in this game they never wanted to give us our flowers we influenced the world,” he wrote. “I Love you Take you still here with us I just know you are!!!! Migo 4Life!!!!!!” The video is soundtracked by Takeoff’s song “Last Memory,” which comes from his first and only solo album, The Last Rocket.

Offset Says Takeoff Is “Still Here With Us”

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Quavo posted a black and white photo of Takeoff, also accompanied by one of the late artist’s songs, “I Remember.” He quoted his fallen collaborator in his caption. “Can’t forget it won’t Forget It NEVER Forget it,” he wrote. “I Remember!” Quavo’s also been posting various photos, clips, and fan art of Takeoff on his story throughout the day.

It was reported last week that Takeoff’s alleged killer, Patrick Xavier Clark, is looking to chalk his shooting up to “self-defense.” According to his lawyer, Letitia Quinones-Hollins, Clark will maintain his innocence on trial. “We do believe that he has a valid self-defense claim,” she added. “I don’t think they can say with any degree of certainty that it was Patrick who actually fired the shot that took Takeoff’s life. There was someone else who started the shooting, it was not Patrick Clark.”

Quavo Will “Never Forget” Takeoff

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What do you think of Offset and Quavo’s tributes to Takeoff on the one-year anniversary of his death? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. R.I.P. to Takeoff.

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Pharrell Williams Hears Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” For The 1st Time: Watch

October 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Daft Punk have shared a new installment in their, Memory Tapes, documentary series commemorating the 10th anniversary of their iconic album, Random Access Memories. With the videos, they’ve been sharing interviews with various collaborators from the project, The newest release features Pharrell Williams, and includes his reaction to hearing “Get Lucky” for the first time.

“When they brought me in to write on the album, I thought I was just writing for someone else,” Williams says in the video. “So, in my mind, I’m like, ‘Oh, okay, I’m writing this for someone. Okay, I think this is Michael-esque…’ It’s all feeling.” From there he explained that the making of the song took much longer than he expected. “Now I understand the value of taking the time to iron it out, it could be perfection,” he remarked. “That’s the difference between a human and a robot.”

Pharrell Williams & Daft Punk Accept Grammy For “Get Lucky”

LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 26: (L-R) Recording artists Pharrell Williams, Daft Punk and Nile Rodgers accept the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award for ‘Get Lucky’ onstage during the 56th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Larry Busacca/WireImage)

“By the time the song was done, I didn’t know who was gon’ end up singing it,” he further said. “I didn’t hear it for a year, I forgot what the song sounded like — both of them,” he added, referencing his other song on the album, “Lose Yourself to Dance.” Check out the full episode of Daft Punk’s Memory Tapes below.

Pharrell Reflects On Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky”

“Get Lucky” helped earn Daft Punk and Pharrell two Grammy Awards, including one for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The song also spent five consecutive weeks at the number-one spot on the US Billboard Hot 100. Despite being one of the most renowned electronic music duos of all time, Draft Punk split up in 2021.

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Lauryn Hill & Fugees Add More Dates To “Miseducation” 25th Anniversary Tour

October 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lauryn Hill has added several new dates for her The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill tour with the Fugees. A total of ten new cities have been added, including Vancouver, San Francisco, and Atlanta. The tour will now run from October 3 in Melbourne, Australia through December 13 in Boston, Massachusetts.

“I’ve almost felt compelled to carry a torch or to keep a light shining regarding the continual performance of the Miseducation album,” Hill said in a press statement, as noted by The Fader. “I believe there’s been a reason for that—and the Fugees coming back together for performances too feels like unfinished business we’re destined to handle. The connections are real and uncanny, and the magic and synergy between us has not been deterred by time.”

Lauryn Hill Performs With The Fugees

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 23: Lauryn Hill, Pras Michél and Wyclef Jean of the Fugees are seen at the 2023 Global Citizen Festival on September 22, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/WireImage)

She continued: “Both the Miseducation and the Fugees’ material challenged and expanded convention, by paying homage to the past, while richly embracing the present, and emblazoning the trail for the future. We represent not just ourselves but our influences and our peers who took art, culture, and inspiration very seriously—- who reshaped the landscape for ourselves and for those who would follow after us. I’m grateful to be able to celebrate this classic material and re-present it to an audience at this time.” News of the increased dates comes after the Fugees recently joined Lauryn Hill on stage for a performance at Global Citizen, last month. Check out the updated schedule below.

“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” Tour Schedule

09/08 – Minneapolis, MN @ Mystic Lake
09/23 – New York, NY @ Global Citizen Festival
10/01 – Gold Coast, AU @ Promiseland Festival
10/03 – Melbourne, AU @ Rod Laver Arena ^
10/05 – Sydney, AU @ Kudos Banks Arena ^
10/07 – Auckland, NZ @ Eden Festival
10/17 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center *
10/19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center *
10/21 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena *
10/23 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Arena *
10/26 – Toronto, ON – Scotia *
10/28 – Chicago, IL @ United Center *
10/30 – Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena *
11/02 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena *
11/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum *
11/07 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena *
11/09 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena *
11/12 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena *
11/17 – San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center *
11/21 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena *
11/25 – St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center *
11/27 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena *
11/29 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena *
12/01 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Arena *
12/08 – Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena *
12/10 – Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center *
12/13 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden *

^ = w/ Koffee
* = w/ Fugees

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Jadakiss Explains How The LOX Have Stayed Together For Decades

September 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Recently, The LOX got together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their classic album Money, Power & Respect. Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch have been performing together as The LOX since the mid-90s. Despite all of their time in the spotlight and various successes each have undergone individually, the group is still a functioning unit. They performed at Irving Plaza over the weekend as a show specifically celebrating Money, Power & Respect. Afterward, Jada took to Instagram to share some of the secrets behind the group’s continued presence.

“And they ask us how we manage to stay together for this many years,” he captioned an Instagram post made after the show. In the accompanying picture the three members of the group are seen together with their heads bowed in prayer. Fans in the comments agreed with his conclusion. “The realest and illest ish ever. It’s sad how many ppl underestimate the power of prayer,” the top comment reads. Elsewhere in the comments fans pour out love for the group’s impressive catalog and their ability to stay together after so many years of working together. Check out the full post below.

Jadakiss Says Praying Helps Keep The LOX Together

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Not only are The LOX still together after so long, but they might still be recording productively. Last month, Jadakiss let loose a little tease that implied the group could be working on some new music soon. It followed a performance earlier this year where they joined some fellow hip-hop legends to celebrate the 50th anniversary of rap music.

The Lox are also one of the artists who recently received their publishing rights back. Diddy has been undergoing the process of returning many of his Bad Boy artists the rights to their own catalogs. What do you think of Jadakiss suggesting that group prayer is a big part of what’s kept The LOX together after almost 3 decades as a group? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Drake Recalls His “Nothing Was The Same” Era On Its 10-Year Anniversary

September 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s wild to think that Drake’s Nothing Was The Same is already a decade old. After all, the album is still in regular rotation for many fans and casuals alike, with some of his biggest hits, fan-favorite tracks, and as a strong contender for his best body of work. All these elements add up to a very nostalgic and important album for the 36-year-old, which he knows now more than ever. On Sunday (September 24), the album’s ten-year anniversary, he took to his Instagram page with a commemorative post. It features various pictures from that era, including tour setups, the 6 God onstage, and what looks like a music video screenshot.

“If I had to live my life again I’d make the same mistakes only sooner,” Drake captioned the series of photos. Clearly, making those mistakes paid off. The Toronto superstar remains one of the biggest artists in the world, and there’s an ungodly level of hype for his next studio release. He may have pushed back the release date for For All The Dogs various times, but we know it’s because he wants to make it special.

Nothing Was The Same Since Drake Dropped His Classic Ten Years Ago; He Reflects

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In fact, it’s because of projects like Nothing Was The Same that Drizzy wants to hold his art to a higher standard. Sure, there’s an argument to be made that through bloated tracklists and genre diversions, he hasn’t lived up to that promise as well as he could. Still, fans dig through the mines and find gold in every release, and one can’t deny that nothing’s lowered the OVO MC’s commercial and artistic profile. With For All The Dogs seemingly bringing things back to “the old Drake,” maybe we’ll get vibes more reminiscent of this 2013 landmark. The R&B jam “Slime You Out” with SZA certainly points to that.

Meanwhile, this is just as much of a moment of celebration for fans as it is for Aubrey Graham. Fans shared their favorite tracks online from Nothing Was The Same, spoke on its impact on them, and where they were in their lives. What’s your relationship to arguably the crucial turning point in this discography? Let us know in the comments and stick around on HNHH for more news and updates on Drake.

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Cardi B & GloRilla Celebrate Anniversary Of “Tomorrow 2”

September 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B and GloRilla celebrated the one-year anniversary of their collaboration, “Tomorrow 2,” on Twitter, Saturday. The track gave GloRilla her first top-10 song when it peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The RIAA has since certified it double platinum.

“1 year anniversary of tomorrow 2,” GloRilla wrote, to which Cardi replied: “COUSINNNNN.” Fans joined in the celebrations as well, sharing clips from the music video. “Congratulations to you and Cardi! Both ya slid so hard on that song!!!!!,” one fan wrote. Another added: “A smash hit that will never be forgotten.”

Cardi B & GloRilla Perform At The American Music Awards

GloRilla and Cardi B perform onstage at the 2022 American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)

It’s not the first time GloRilla and Cardi have referred to each other as cousins. GloRilla previously discussed her friendship with Cardi during an interview with NME published last year. “I ain’t got a lot of friends, and I’m easy to deal with. Cardi is my cousin. I was so happy and excited during the whole creative process,” she said at the time. “Cardi is a really sweet soul [with] such a genuine heart, and we come from a similar background, so it was easy to connect. And it was cr*zy when ‘Tomorrow 2’ hit the charts. I was like, ‘Ah! Ain’t nobody knew about me a couple of months ago!’”

Cardi B Calls Glorilla Her Cousin

COUSINNNNN https://t.co/98pxTauxmP

— Cardi B (@iamcardib) September 23, 2023

GloRilla also shared her reaction to Cardi reaching out to her for the first time and admitted she’s tried sending her music before. “I had been sending Cardi music since I first started rapping, and I tried for so long to get her to look at my music. But then she ended up listening and liked my music, to the point where she was like, ‘I’ve already done my verse for ‘Tomorrow 2’ before I heard anything else from her. I love Cardi.”

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Big Boi Celebrates Outkast’s “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below” On 20th Anniversary

September 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Big Boi celebrated the continued success of Outkast’s classic album, Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, on the 20th anniversary of the project’s release, Saturday. In a post on social media, Big Boi shared a video of him unboxing the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) plaque commemorating its diamond certification.

“Special delivery just in time for the 20th anniversary 9/23/03,” Big Boi captioned the clip. “#speakerboxxxthelovebelow Over 13 Million albums sold. ( Diamond & a 3.5 ) What Are Your Jams? @ outkast is everlasting. Stank You Smelly Much …To All Y’all [flying saucer emoji].”

Big Boi & Andre 3000 In Concert

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 10: Big Boi and Andre 3000 of Outkast perform at One MusicFest at Lakewood Amphitheatre on September 10, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

In addition to their popularity, Outkast has received ample critical praise over the years. Speakerboxxx/The Love Below was actually the last hip-hop project to win Album of the Year at the Grammys, a note that Big Boi commented on during an interview with Elliott Wilson on his podcast, Elliott Wilson Experience, last month. “I mean, good in the sense of the level of respect that the group and the work got for that,” Big Boi said at the time. “I can remember after we won, Quincy Jones sent me a card and was like, ‘Are you surprised?’ And I was like, ‘But how you get my muthafuckin’ address?!’” Additionally, back in June, Billboard listed Outkast as the greatest rap group in history.

Big Boi Opens RIAA Plaque

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The love has resulted in fans clamoring for a reunion countless times. The duo’s frequent collaborator, Sleepy Brown, shot down the possibility during a conversation with TMZ at LAX, earlier this year. “Nah, they not,” he said. “[André 3000] is on a while ‘nother journey and he’s, you know, doing something. But me and Big [Boi] are still doing tours and stuff like that. Don’t hold your breath for no OutKast reunion. Don’t do it to yourself. It’s not gon’ happen, folks. If you wanna see us, we gon’ be Dungeon Family. That’s about it.”

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Cardi B Claps Back At Fans Who Claim She Shaded Offset With Her Anniversary Post

September 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B and Offset are one of the biggest power couples in all of hip-hop. Unfortunately, this makes them the target of fans who like to overthink everything. Moreover, people develop parasocial relationships with them, which, in turn, makes them think they can speak to them on a personal level. Overall, it is a very bizarre phenomenon that is definitely unique to the current social media era. Thankfully, Cardi is good at dealing with people who try and get involved in her life.

A perfect example of this went down last night as Cardi thanked Offset for his incredible anniversary gift. “Thank you sooo much baby,” Cardi began. “Thank you for the flowers, the empowerment, the protection and for being a great father to our children… I love so many things about you.I love the fact that I’m with a grown ass man that’s going to provide , protect and help both of us GROW and can handle my mouth ,my attitude,my confidence my weakness and all this ASS!! MY FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE thing about you is that you study me and always pay attention to what I’m into From my favorite colors, my favorite brands to MY FAVORITE foods… I love that you into details like me because it’s always the lil things that make me smile or even drive me off the wall. Happy anniversary to US.”

Cardi B Celebrates Offset

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Despite this sweet message, one fan claimed that Cardi was acting miserable and throwing shade. Cardi was genuinely confused by this and said, “I’m really confused. I got to reread again… How am I throwing shade?” Subsequently, someone came in and said that Cardi throws shots and then goes into the comments to play the victim when people call her out. Again, she was very confused by all of this and let that confusion be known. Essentially, she wanted answers on what she said, but no one was giving her those answers.

The Clap Back

All of this is yet another example of how people do not let Cardi B breathe. She was just existing on Instagram, and now, people are questioning her relationship. It is all very bizarre. Let us know what you think of the behavior of her commenters, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

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Fans Remind Jay-Z That Eminem Out-Rapped Him On “The Blueprint”

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jay-Z celebrated the 22-year-anniversary of his 2001 LP, The Blueprint yesterday. Unfortunately, social media users hopped online to remind him that Eminem out-rapped him on his own record. They even compared their “Renegade” collab to 9/11, as the album was released on the same day as the attacks. Though it was far from the first time this argument was brought up, Eminem fans were certainly out in full-force yesterday.

“Y’all remember 9/11 because it was an tragedy on American soil,” one Twitter user writes. “I remember 9/11 because it’s the day Eminem murdered Jay-Z.” It didn’t stop there, however. Another user writes, “Today in History: September 11, 2001 a Horribly tragedy took place in America that humanity will never forget or fully recover from. Jay Z Dropped his Most iconic album ‘The Blueprint’ just for EMINEM to completely wash him on it.” Countless others also weighed in, noting how Snoop Dogg even claimed he wouldn’t put Eminem on one of his songs after watching what happened to Jay-Z on “Renegade.”

“The Blueprint” Turns 22

Fans Remind Jay-Z That Eminem Out-Rapped Him On "The Blueprint" — Eminem and Jay-Z perform at Comerica Park on September 2, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/EM/WireImage)

Though Eminem fans continue to argue that he got “murdered” on “Renegade,” many continue to believe that Jay-Z is the greatest of all time. Last week, Juvenile spoke on his longstanding debate with Lil Wayne at BMI’s R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Miami. “We’ve argued over the years,” Juvenile explained. “He say JAY-Z the G.O.A.T., I say he the G.O.A.T. My lil’ bro the greatest rapper of all time. He know how I feel about that.”

The Blueprint‘s anniversary isn’t the only thing Jay-Z celebrated recently. Last week, he also celebrated his wife Beyonce’s birthday. She shared photos from her Renaissance show in LA, posing alongside Jay-Z as she enjoyed her disco ball-themed birthday cake. She recently brought her world tour to LA for the first time, which of course brought in a slew of celebrity guests. Her husband was even spotted teaching Kris Jenner how to do the electric slide in the audience. Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Jay-Z and Eminem.

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“Graduation” Turns 16: Revisit The Old Kanye West On “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”

September 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A lot has changed for Kanye West in the past 16 years. Still, his third studio album, Graduation, has remained an indisputable classic amongst hip-hop heads. The years since 2007 have seen the multi-talent marry and divorce Kim Kardashian, who he shares four young children with. He’s also been cancelled more times than we can count but somehow manages to (mostly) make his way back into the public’s good graces each time. Through all the ups and downs, the Yeezy founder’s carefree attitude has remained the same, as reflected on “Can’t Tell Me Nothing.”

The track was selected to preview Graduation as a single. As Genius notes, it earned a sleeper reputation after being outshone by the LP’s most popular title, “Stronger.” Though he was a much younger man at the time, Ye’s confidence is evident in both his lyrics and delivery. He’s previously stated that “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” remains a favourite in his discography, and we can clearly see why.

“Can’t Tell Me Nothing” is a Graduation Standout

“I had a dream I could buy my way to Heaven / When I awoke, I spent that on a necklace,” The Life of Pablo artist begins. Over production by himself and DJ Toomp, West continues to reflect on the comments he hears from his haters, as well as the struggles that come with a life of fame and fortune. No one else actually rhymes on the single, but Jeezy’s adlibs do bring a certain something to the throwback hit.

Revisit the visual for Kanye West’s “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” above, or find the full album to stream on Spotify/Apple Music. Which Graduation track is your all-time favourite? Let us know in the comments, and find more HNHH release recommendations on our Fire Emoji playlist at the link below.

Quotable Lyrics:

To whom much is given, much is tested
Get arrested, guess until he get the message
I feel the pressure, under more scrutiny
And what I do? Act more stupidly

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