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Joe Biden Drops Out Of Presidential Race: “It Is In The Best Interest Of My Party”

July 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In recent weeks, Joe Biden has been bombarded with demands for him to drop out of the presidential race. This is due in part to his performance during his debate with Donald Trump late last month. It left a lot to be desired and prompted questions of whether or not he was fit to serve as president for another term. It also sparked speculation about his health and mental fitness.

Now, he has taken to X to announce that he’s heard the Democratic party’s calls and decided to drop out of the race. In a lengthy heartfelt statement, he thanked the American people, looked back on some of the things he achieved as president, and more. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President,” he wrote. “And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term.”

Joe Biden Thanks The American People

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He went on, adding that he’ll “speak to the Nation later this week in more detail about [his] decision.” The announcement comes just days after the White House confirmed that Biden tested positive for COVID-19. At the time of writing, it’s unconfirmed if this had anything to do with his decision. It also remains unclear who will be replacing him on the Democratic ticket. Last week, however, The New York Times reported that his campaign was quietly conducting a survey to gauge how Vice President Kamala Harris would perform against Trump.

What do you think of Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race? Are you looking forward to hearing what he has to say later this week? Who do you think will replace him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Ice Spice Reveals “Y2K!” Tracklist With Travis Scott, Central Cee, & More

July 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Spice has finally revealed the tracklist for her highly anticipated debut studio album, Y2K! The project will feature collaborations with several noteworthy artists including Travis Scott, Gunna, and her rumored romantic interest, Central Cee. Several of the songs, including “Phat Butt” and “Did it First,” as well as “Think U The Sh*t (Fart),” have already dropped as singles.

In response to the tracklist announcement on Instagram, fans have been having mixed responses. Many are upset about how many of the songs are already available. “10 songs??? Gorl you done put out half the album already boo,” one top comment reads. Another user wrote: “Tf is this? Girl u had 1 chance to show everyone you actually got some talent and this is what u do. Most of your album is already out and sounds exactly the same.”

Ice Spice & Central Cee Perform During Wireless Festival

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 12: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Ice Spice and Central Cee perform during day one of Wireless Festival 2024 at Finsbury Park on July 12, 2024, in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)

Spice has been promoting Y2K! for months at this point. She’s currently performing on the Y2K! World Tour alongside Cash Cobain. She’s got dates scheduled across North America through the end of August. The album is dropping on Friday, July 26th. Check out the entirety of the tracklist for Y2K! below. In addition to the upcoming album, Spice is also gearing up to make her debut on the big screen alongside Denzel Washington in Spike Lee’s film remake of Akira Kurosawa’s High & Low. Be on the lookout for further updates on Ice Spice and the upcoming album on HotNewHipHop.

Ice Spice Confirms Full “Y2K!” Tracklist

1. “Phat Butt”
2. “Oh Shh…” with Travis Scott
3. “Popa”
4. “B*tch I’m Packin’” with Gunna
5. “Plenty Sun”
6. “Did It First” with Central Cee
7. “BB Belt”
8. “Think U The Sh*t (Fart)”
9. “Gimmie A Light”
10. “TTYL”

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Eminem Announces New Single “Tobey” With Big Sean & BabyTron Dropping Very Soon

June 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Detroit is coming back with full force, as three generations of the city’s rappers are coming together on one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Eminem will drop his new album The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) later this year, and on Friday (June 28), he announced the next phase of his rollout. Moreover, he unveiled a short but chainsaw-bloodied visual clip teasing the release of the new single “Tobey,” which will feature Big Sean and BabyTron. “Tobey Maguire got bit by a spider, but see, me? It was a goat,” you can hear ‘Tron rap towards the end of the eerie snippet.

Tobey Maguire, of course, played the beloved titular role in 2002’s Spider-Man, but Eminem, Big Sean, and BabyTron represent Detroit GOATs. A lot of fans are very excited about this upcoming track, as folks might not have expected Marshall Mathers to link up with ‘Tron (he has other collabs with the Sean Don). The fact that it’s all three of them together just makes it all the merrier, and a Detroit-style instrumental after a beat switch would go absolutely hard. But we’ll be happy with whatever comes of this, and we’ll probably be surprised. After all, the “Houdini” lyricist has more than a few tricks up his sleeve.

Eminem Announces “Tobey” Single With Big Sean & BabyTron

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Furthermore, Eminem recently achieved a tall but not at all shocking honor: landing on Lil Wayne’s top five MCs of all time list. No one really batted an eye at his placement on here, instead focusing on the obvious but currently charged choice from Weezy to put his Young Money partner Drake on there and not his 2024 beef rival Kendrick Lamar. What most fans really hope from The Death Of Slim Shady is that Em proves consistently and in at least corny of a way as possible why he deserves to be on there. But it seems like this project might lean into a tongue-in-cheek approach to his career, which is also very welcome.

Still, are you excited for this upcoming collaboration between Eminem, Big Sean, and BabyTron? Beyond “Tobey,” what are your predictions for The Death Of Slim Shady and what kind of bars we’ll get from him? Whatever the case, drop your thoughts down in the comments section below. Also, come back to HNHH for the latest updates on the rap world around the clock.

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Andre 3000 Announces North American Tour For “New Blue Sun”

June 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Andre 3000 will officially be performing his new solo album, New Blue Sun, across North America for an upcoming tour between September and November of this year. He announced the dates for the New Blue Sun — Live In Concert tour on Tuesday afternoon. The series of shows includes stops in Chicago, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and many more cities before concluding with a hometown concert in Atlanta.

On the road, Andre will be joined by Carlos Niño, Nate Mercereau, and Surya Botofasina with Deantoni Parks. Tickets for the tour will go on sale on June 28 at 10:00 AM, local time. The announcement comes after he already announced a summer tour with appearances at several global music festivals.

Andre 3000 Performs During 2024 Roots Picnic

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 02: Andre 3000 performs New Blue Sun during the 2024 Roots Picnic at The Mann on June 02, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Live Nation Urban)

Andre released New Blue Sun as his first solo album following the indefinite hiatus of Outkast. It features a dramatic stylistic change from his time working with Big Boi. Rather than a hip-hop effort, New Blue Sun sees Andre operating purely with instrumentals and performing on his flute. Check out the full list of tour dates below and be on the lookout for further updates on Andre 3000 on HotNewHipHop.

Andre 3000 Reveals Schedule For “New Blue Sun – Live In Concert”

09/19 — New Orleans, LA @ Orpheum Theater
09/21 — Dallas, TX @ AT&T PAC – Winspear Opera House
09/22 — Austin, TX @ ACL Live at The Moody Theater
09/25 — Houston, TX @ The Hobby Center For The Performing Arts
09/27 — Albuquerque, NM @ Kiva Auditorium
09/28 — Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Arts Center
10/01 — San Diego, CA @ Humphreys By The Bay
10/02 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre
10/04 — Santa Barbara, CA @ Arlington Theatre
10/05 — Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
10/09 — Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theater
10/11 — Vancouver, BC @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
10/14 — Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
10/16 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Eccles Theater
10/17 — Denver, CO @ Ellie Caulkins Opera House
10/19 — Minneapolis, MN @ Northrop
10/21 — Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed
10/22 — Detroit, MI @ Masonic Cathedral Theatre
10/25 — Brooklyn, NY @ BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
10/30 — Boston, MA @ Boch Center Wang Theatre
11/01 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
11/02 — Akron, OH @ Akron Civic Theatre
11/08 — Richmond, VA @ Altria Theater
11/09 — Washington, DC @ The Kennedy Center
11/12 — Durham, NC @ DPAC
11/14 — Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre

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Reason Officially Leaves TDE

June 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Reason has officially announced his departure from Top Dawg Entertainment after months of rumors that he was gearing up for a change. He confirmed the move in a lengthy statement on Instagram, Tuesday. He thanked both his labelmates as well as his fans for their continued support over the years.

“THE LAST 7 YEARS HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLE, AND I’VE APPRECIATED ALL THE TIME AND EXPERIENCES THAT HAVE COME WITHIN THAT SPAN OF TIME,” he began. “I CAN’T EVEN PUT INTO WORDS THE SURREAL FEELING I’VE HAD OF BEING ABLE TO SHARE MY THOUGHTS, EXPRESSIONS, EMOTIONS, STORIES, AND EXPERIENCES WITH YOU ALL THROUGH THE PLATFORM PROVIDED TO ME BY TOP DAWG ENTERTAINMENT.”

Reason Performs At The 92.3 Real Street Festival

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 10: Rapper Reason performs onstage during the 92.3 Real Street Festival at Honda. Center on August 10, 2019, in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

From there, Reason confirmed that he is officially done with TDE. He explained: “I WANT TO GIVE A HUGE THANK YOU TO TOP HIMSELF, NOT ONLY FOR GIVING ME A CHANCE TO LIVE OUT MY DREAM BUT ALSO FOR HEARING ME AND UNDERSTANDING MY DECISION TO TRAVEL A DIFFERENT PATH AFTER THE YEARS. THERE’S TRULY NO WORDS FOR THE AMOUNT OF RESPECT I HAVE FOR YOU, AND THAT’LL NEVER CHANGE, NO MATTER WHAT. I ALSO WANT TO THANK EVERY SINGLE TDE FAN WHO EMBRACED ME AND ALLOWED ME TO SHARE MY MUSIC WITH THEM. THERE’S NO WORLD IN WHICH YOU DONT MEAN THE ABSOLUTE MOST TO ME. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, A THANK YOU TO ALL THE ARTISTS WHO EMBRACED ME.” Reason first signed with TDE back in 2018, dropping his debut with the imprint, There You Have It, later that year. He followed that up with New Beginnings in 2020. Check out his full departure announcement below.

Reason Officially Departs TDE

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In the comments section, fans shared plenty of support for Reason and expressed their excitement for what’s to come. Be on the lookout for further updates on Reason and Top Dawg Entertainment on HotNewHipHop.

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Tommy Richman Is Already Preparing His Debut Album, “Coyote”

June 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tommy Richman has announced his debut album, Coyote, and the project is dropping soon. Sharing pictures from a photoshoot with Billboard on Instagram, Monday, he wrote: “ANNOUNCING MY DEBUT ALBUM. ITS CALLED COYOTE. BACK OF BILLBOARD MAGAZINE. Thx @billboard. SHOT BY JOSH BELVEDERE.” The move comes just two months after the release of his breakout single, “Million Dollar Baby.”

When the NFR Podcast reposted the news on X (formerly Twitter), fans were surprised by the announcement. “This dude moving quick,” one fan replied. “Usually mfs that come out the gate with a hit will stretch the hit for like a year with remixes and sh*t before they do anything else. Like dawg yall remember jack harlow had what’s poppin summer of ‘19? That sh*t was everywhere for over a year before he dropped an album.” Even Russ responded with praise for Richman: “He’s moving with a sense of urgency and capitalizing on momentum unlike a lot of artists who catch 1 song and parade around for a year and then miss their moment. Kudos to him and his team. You can tell the artists who are prepared to blow up vs the ones who aren’t. Move like you know it’s gonna happen.”

Tommy Richman Attends iHeartRadio Music Awards

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Tommy Richman attends the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on April 01, 2024, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

After its release, Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” became the longest-running number-one song on the TikTok Billboard Top 50, spending five straight weeks at the top spot. Amid popularity on that platform, it debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. He’s since dropped another single in the wake of blowing up titled, “Devil Is a Lie.”

Tommy Richman Announces New Album

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Check out the announcement for Coyote on Instagram above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Tommy Richman on HotNewHipHop.

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Metro Boomin Is Starting His Own Comic Book Series: Details

June 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Metro Boomin is launching his own comic book series, The Metroverse, with the first issue “The Rise” due for release later this week. He made the announcement in a press release on Tuesday. He’s working on the project with Vasilis Lolos, who will handle art, Ryan Cady on dialogue, Fred Stresing for coloring, Micah Meyers with lettering and Vincent Kings for design & backup story. Additionally, Zero Zero founder Joshua Frankel will play the role of editor. the comic comes after Metro produced the chart-topping soundtrack for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, last year.

“It’s a dream come true, to have my own comic book The Metroverse on shelves,” Metro said in a statement. “Josh and Patrick helped bring my superhero vision to life on these pages with the talented Vasilis Lolos making it pop with incredible visuals. I can’t wait to share what we’ve created with my fans.”

Metro Boomin & NAV Perform At Coachella

INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 14: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY.) NAV and Metro Boomin perform at the Sahara Stage at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music And Arts. Festival weekend 1 day 3 at Empire Polo Club on April 14, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella)

“The Metroverse, a brainchild of Metro’s, has been exhilarating to work on from beginning to end,” added Frankel. “With Zero Zero’s mission to transcend boundaries, we really honed in on the most authentic storyline and visuals in each issue that complemented Metro’s raw superhero vision. I know his fans are going to go wild for this series!” Check out a trailer for the series below.

Metro Boomin Announces “The Rise”

In other news, Metro recently made headlines for partnering with the NBA for the 2024 Finals. His hit song with Future, “Runnin Outta Time,” will soundtrack ESPN’s social media channels and be run across partners for ESPN/ABC. Be on the lookout for further updates on Metro Boomin on HotNewHipHop.

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Westside Gunn Reveals His Next Album Is Finished

June 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Westside Gunn has confirmed that his next album is officially finished. He provided an update on not only new music but his life overall as well in a lengthy post on Instagram on Sunday night. He began by describing the post as a “wellness check” as fans have been worried about how he’s doing.

“ALOOOOOOT of ppl been hitting me in my Dms just making sure I’m good, am I ok mentally/physically bc I haven’t been on the scene like that so I’m just posting this to let y’all know I’m still SUPER FLYGOD everyday!!!!!” he further wrote. “I’m still the best Father I know, I’m still on my 4TH ROPE sh*t, I’m still creating new ideas to attack the culture, I’ve been designing some incredible pieces and Yes I’m done with my new Album, physically as u can see I’m looking better than ever, mentally I think I’m focused more than I’ve ever been and since I lost Bro I look at life totally diff but even more than ever before it’s … F*CK THESE NI$$As LORD!!! If my influence not attached or my hands isnt on it Sh*t trash [laughing emojis]. #GXFR #RIPBIGDUMP #SUPERFLYGOD #LOUISVUITTONGOD #RIPVIRGIL #CULTURE #ART #HEELSHAVEEYES #LINKINBIO.”

Westside Gunn Performs During Coachella

INDIO, CA – APRIL 15: Rapper Westside Gunn performs on the Gobi stage during week 1, day 3 of the Coachella. Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15, 2018, in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)

Gunn released his fifth studio album, And Then You Pray for Me, a year ago this month. That project served as a sequel to his 2020 album Pray for Paris. More recently, he teamed up with Conway the Machine and The Alchemist for the single, “Halal,” earlier this year.

Westside Gunn Confirms His New Album Is Done

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Check out the latest update on his new album above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Westside Gunn on HotNewHipHop.

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LL Cool J Returning With First Album In Over A Decade, Announces New Single

June 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

One of hip-hop’s most enduring and long-standing legends is making his return to the studio booth after over ten years of radio silence on the full-length front. Moreover, LL Cool J recently confirmed that his new album is coming this fall, and announced a new single titled “Saturday Night Special” on Friday (June 7). It will come out on June 14, and the New York icon also let fans know that they will get the features, tracklist, and the whole shebang before the LP’s release. Overall, this is pretty exciting for old-school rap fans and LL Stans alike, and for younger generations who haven’t lived through one of his major album cycles.

Furthermore, LL Cool J’s last album was Authentic back in 2013, his 13th studio project that also marked his first since his Def Jam departure. It saw a No. 23 debut on the Billboard 200 albums chart, selling 14,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. It’s been a long time since the “Mama Said Knock You Out” MC was in the headlines primarily for his new music or moves. After all, one of the most prevailing narratives among the newer generation around him is whether he’s better looking than another classic and thirsted-over lyricist: Method Man.

LL Cool J Announces New Music Plans

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Jokes aside, this new move from LL Cool J is quite exciting but also very curious given his thoughts on other hip-hop legends coming through with new albums. Well, it seems like this is fine as long as they’re rap-related. For example, he recently voiced his disappointment in André 3000’s ambient/New Age album New Blue Sun due to the fact that the Outkast creative isn’t giving fans what they expect from him. However, this argument was framed as more of a discussion on how 3 Stacks’ talents for lyricism are being squandered, but it’s not that black and white.

Regardless, we look forward to LL Cool J’s new album and hope it brings him a lot of success, fulfillment, satisfaction, and joy on the personal front. We’ll be here to listen and share that joy, just like LL was there to share the godfather of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc’s, induction in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. It’s great to see rap of all generations get love in today’s media landscape. It reminds us that we need this balance, and that our greats are always worthy of our praise, attention, and interest.

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Ice Spice Announces World Tour In Support Of New Album, “Y2K!”

June 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Spice will be traveling across the globe over the summer in support of her upcoming album, Y2K! She announced the highly-anticipated project, as well as the tour, in posts on Instagram, on Wednesday. She previously shared the singles, “Think U The Sh*t (Fart)” and “Gimmie A Light,” earlier this year.

The Y2K! World Tour will see Spice travel to Switzerland, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and more European stops before returning to North America for shows in Washington D.C., Chicago, Toronto, New York City, and more. The tour kicks off on July 4th in Roskilde, Denmark at the Roskilde Festival. Cash Cobain will be joining her on the road.

Ice Spice Performs During Coachella

INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Ice Spice performs at the Sahara Stage at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival weekend 2 day 2 at Empire Polo Club on April 20, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella)

When Spice shared the tour announcement news on Instagram, many fans in the comments section complained that they haven’t heard the new album yet. “I don’t even know any of the lyrics nor songs on the album how I’m supposed to know if I wanna go or not,” one top reply reads. Her album will be dropping on July 26th. Tickets for the tour will be going on sale this Friday. Check out the full schedule below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Ice Spice on HotNewHipHop.

ICE SPICE: Y2K! WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES:

Thu Jul 04 – Roskilde, Denmark – Roskilde Festival^*
Fri Jul 05 – Gdynia, Poland – Open’er Festival^*
Sun Jul 07 – Vienna, Austria – Rolling Loud Europe^
Thu Jul 11 – Costinesti, Romania – Beach, Please! Festival^*
Fri Jul 12 – London, UK – Wireless Festival^
Sat Jul 13 – Frauenfeld, Switzerland – Openair Frauenfeld^*
Thu Jul 18 – Dour, Belgium – Dour Festival^*
Tue Jul 30 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Thu Aug 01 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
Fri Aug 02 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia
Sun Aug 04 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Tue Aug 06 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
Fri Aug 09 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Sun Aug 11 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
Tue Aug 13 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Wed Aug 14 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory
Sat Aug 17 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Mon Aug 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Wed Aug 21 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater *
Fri Aug 23 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
Sun Aug 25 – Dallas, TX –The Factory Deep Ellum
Mon Aug 26 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Wed Aug 28 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Sat Aug 31 – Miami Beach, FL – The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater

*Non Live Nation Date
^Festival Date

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