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Diddy Announces “The Love Album: Off The Grid” Film Coming Out In Theaters Soon

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is one of hip-hop’s biggest moguls- even when he’s not making hip-hop or music at all. Moreover, he just announced the upcoming debut of a new film titled Off The Grid, which he says is inspired by his recent R&B-centric album The Love Album, subtitled with the same name. In addition, the Bad Boy executive and artist also gave a small hint as to what we can expect from it based on another star that will be in it. That’s Eva Apio, an English model that gained notoriety for her Burberry and Louis Vuitton campaigns. While the film doesn’t have a release date yet, die-hards already look forward to what this new experience will bring.

“The Movie Off The Grid starring Sean Diddy Combs & Eva Apio,” he wrote on Instagram on Friday (October 27). “Coming to a theatre near you. Inspired by The Love Album.” Not only is this a new audiovisual realm for Puff Daddy, but it’s also shaping up to be a theatrical release, much like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s concert films from 2023. We don’t know if this will be a full narrative, a loose collection of music and visuals, or how long it will be. With people like Eva Apio involved, though, we should expect it to be very visually stimulating as far as cinematography and presentation goes.

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What’s more is that it’s very possible that new music from Diddy is coming very soon, as well. However, we got hints from him and his son King Combs that it will be a more hip-hop focused direction that calls back to his commercial musical heyday. In addition, it also seems very possible that the New York icon will be hopping on other projects from other artists, as well. For example, Jay Electronica tagged him in a post about being in “album mode,” which is a pretty promising crossover to anticipate.

Meanwhile, are you looking forward to catching this new flick Off The Grid in theaters? Is this just a blatant cash-grab from someone with deeper pockets than most or will it be a special offering that adds more artistic range and context to The Love Album? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. On that note, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and more updates on Diddy.

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Kevin Gates Teases New Album “The Ceremony”

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Kevin Gates has dropped off a teaser for a new music video set for release today for “God Slippers.” The single is the first from his newly-announced upcoming album, The Ceremony. While fans have yet to learn an official release date for the LP, they got a taste of what’s to come on the single, which he unveiled earlier this month.

The announcement comes amid Gates’ Only The Generals tour alongside BigXThaPlug, which has seen them make various stops across the U.S. He’s scheduled to perform around Texas until the beginning of next month, when he’ll move on to other cities in the south. It also comes amid some recent controversy, which was sparked when he taught his 8-year-old daughter how to drive earlier this week. Unfortunately, she wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, which led to some concern among fans.

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Kevin Gates Has New Music On The Way

“I don’t raise p***y,” he declared when asked about it. Despite the 37-year-old’s antics, his fanbase can’t wait to hear what he has in store for them next. His new album will follow his 2022 LP Khaza, which boasts one feature from Juicy J on “Thinking With My D*ck.”

Last month, TMZ caught up with the Louisiana native, who told the outlet how he was getting in shape for his tour. According to him, he got some pointers from Kevin Durant, DeMar DeRozan, and Chris “Lethal Shooter” Matthews. “I work out, I do a lot of stability training, a lot of hip mobility,” he explained. “Gotta do a lot of yoga, I do weights. I do squats. They got this person, my personal trainer be tryin’ to kill me. Be making me do these deep squats with kettlebells. This what it’s about right now.” He added that Durant taught him quite a bit about breath control, which reminds him to “stay in the moment.” Are you looking forward to Kevin Gates’ new album? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Benny The Butcher Begins Album Countdown For “Everybody Can’t Go”

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Benny The Butcher has kicked off a countdown to the release of his long-awaited album, Everybody Can’t Go. Currently sitting at nine days, the clock will expire on November 3, 2023. Benny shared the timer on social media, Tuesday, with his catchphrase, “THE BUTCHER COMING.”

The post on Instagram has fans stoked for the release of new music from Benny. One fan commented: “CONWAY AND GUNN DID THEY THING, NOW ITS THE BUTCHERS TURN!!!!” Another wrote: “Shit bout to be cr*zy,” while others shared fire emojis and other excited remarks.

Read More: Benny The Butcher Provides Update On “Everbody Can’t Go” Album

Benny The Butcher Attends BET Hip Hop Awards

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Benny the Butcher attends the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/FilmMagic)

Benny initially planned to share Everybody Can’t Go back in August but delayed the project just before its release date. “My album ain’t coming out tonight or tomorrow,” Benny said on Instagram at the time. “Just know I wasn’t as ready as I thought I was. Just know when you hear my shit it’s gonna be better than all this other shit you’ve been hearing all year.” He provided another update on the project, earlier this week, teasing some of his collaborators. “Rappers be droppin albums when nobody asked for em so I appreciate the anticipation from y’all [prayer hands emoji],” the rapper tweeted. “Everybody Can’t Go x The Butcher x Def Jam x GxFR x B$F x HitBoy x Alchemist.”

Benny The Butcher Reveals Album Release Date

In addition to Everybody Can’t Go, Benny is also working on a sequel to his 2019 collaborative album with Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine, What Would Chine Gun Do?. “’24 is gonna be probably one of the biggest years for Griselda… There’s nothing stronger than us three together. We gotta come together and give people What Would Chine Gun Do 2. We have to for the culture.” Gunn recently told Complex. Be on the lookout for more details on what to expect from Everybody Can’t Go on HotNewHipHop in the coming days.

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Jay Electronica Declares It “ALBUM TIME,” Tags Diddy, 2 Chainz, The Alchemist, & More On IG

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Jay Electronica appears to be gearing up for the release of a new album titled, Bismillah Boys. The rapper teased it being, “ALBUM TIME,” in a post on Instagram on Monday. In doing so, he tagged over 100 artists and other celebrities. It’s unclear whether each will be involved.

Among those tagged are Beyoncé, Diddy, Jadakiss, 2 Chainz, Erykah Badu, Conway The Machine, Just Blaze, DJ Premier, and The Alchemist. Others, who aren’t musicians, are included as well such as Kyrie Irving, Dave Chappelle, Jerry Lorenzo, and more. Questlove commented on the post: “Damn…..not for nothing but I literally didn’t know I could “@“ so many people on a post.”

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Jay Electronica Performs In N.Y.C.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 10: Jay Electronica performs at Sony Hall on January 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Other commenters shared their excitement for new music from the veteran rapper. “It’s time.. it’s really time. The game is about to change again,” one user wrote. Electronica has only released two studio albums during his storied career. He dropped both A Written Testimony and Act II: The Patents of Nobility (The Turn) in 2020. Despite not releasing an album in the last three years, Electronica has appeared on several projects including Kanye West’s Donda as well as Noname’s Sundial.

Jay Electronica Teases New Album

 
 
 
 
 
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When Jay Electronica appeared on Sundial, Noname faced backlash from fans for his bars being antisemitic. In response, she refused to apologize. “I’m not going to apologize for a verse I didn’t write,” she said at the time. “I’m not going to apologize for including it on my album. If you feel I’m wrong for including that’s fair. Don’t listen. Unfollow and support all the other amazing rappers putting out dope music. Your disappointment truly means absolutely nothing to me and I say that with love.” Check out the announcement for Jay Electronica’s next album above.

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City Girls And Kim Petras Announce “Flashy” Upcoming Collab

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City Girls recently took to social media to announce an exciting new collaboration they have on the way with Kim Petras. In a clip, the iconic duo is seen seated beside the pop singer, as they all mouth the words to Petras’ catchy part on the song. For obvious reasons, listeners can’t wait to hear the full cross-over, and are sounding off in the comments section.

The new track, titled “Flashy,” will be featured on the pair’s new album RAW, which drops on October 20. The LP will follow their 2020 album City on Lock. After more than three years, fans are looking forward to what they have to offer on this latest project.

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City Girls Team Up With Kim Petras For RAW Track

Only Petras’ vocals can be heard in the newly-unveiled snippet, however, some fans suspect that Yung Miami might sing on the track as well. Either way, the dreamy track is sure to be a fan favorite. This isn’t the first time Kim Petras has crossed over into the world of hip hop, however. Back in April, she also joined forces with Nicki Minaj to drop “Alone.” The song samples Alice Deejay’s Euro-pop staple “Better Off Alone,” which Petras said made the collab nostalgic for her.

“I was born and raised in Germany, and that song is a classic in clubs all over Europe, so I grew up to it,” she told Apple Music. “I had a lot of amazing moments, some bad moments… So many club moments in general to that song. So, that song is just in me, and I feel like it inspired me to make music. I’m just so honored that Alice Deejay let us do this sh*t because it’s epic.” Are you looking forward to City Girls’ upcoming collaboration with Kim Petras? How do you think it’s sounding so far? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kali Uchis Announces New Album, “Orquídeas,” Dropping In 2024

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Kali Uchis will be releasing her next album, Orquídeas, in January 2024, the singer announced in a post on social media, Wednesday. The project will see Uchis singing in Spanish. The announcement comes following the release of “Muñekita,” which features El Alfa and City Girls’ JT. Uchis also shared her third studio album, Red Moon in Venus, earlier this year.

“The orchid is the national flower of Colombia, and we have more species of orchid than anywhere on earth,” the Colombian-American singer said in a statement. “I always felt distinctly intrigued and magnetized by the flower. This album is inspired by the timeless, eerie, mystic, striking, graceful and sensual allure of the orchid. With this vast scope of fresh energy, I wish to re-define the way we look at Latinas in music.” Prior to the announcement, Uchis shared a short video teaser on social media while hinting at a fourth studio album being in the works.

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Kalis Uchis Brings Out Tyler, The Creator At Coachella

INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: (L-R) Kali Uchis and Tyler, the Creator perform at the Coachella Stage during the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 16, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Coachella)

Uchis has been in the midst of a busy 2023. In addition to releasing Red Moon in Venus, she also traveled on a tour in support of the project. She stopped at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, amongst other venues. She also performed at this year’s Coachella, where she brought out surprise guests Tyler, The Creator, Omar Apollo, and even Don Toliver, to whom she has been romantically linked. Check out Uchis’ announcement for Orquídeas on Twitter below.

Kalis Uchis Announces New Album, “Orquídeas”

Orquídeas will be dropping on Friday, January 12, 2024. Be on the lookout for further updates on the project on HotNewHipHop in the coming months.

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Cardi B’s “Hot Ones” Episode Is Turning Up The Temperature This Week

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Cardi B often gives us insight into her private life via her candid social media posts. Interestingly, the New York native doesn’t sit for a lot of formal interviews. She spoke with Jason Lee on his new podcast back in January, and more recently, she did an extensive press run to promote her “Bongos” single with Megan Thee Stallion, as well as her long-awaited sophomore LP. During her stop at The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne Tha God suggested that it wasn’t necessary for Cardi to drop the project, but she seemed adamant that we’ll be seeing it on streamers by the first quarter of 2024.

As she continues to prepare the untitled body of work, the Hustlers actress confirmed on Monday (September 26) that she’s got another big interview coming later this week. “Bardi Gang, remember I told ya I was doing something ya been asking for?” she tweeted yesterday afternoon after @firstwefeast posted news of her appearance on their beloved web series. “This week on #HotOnes, we got @iamcardib vs. The Wings of Death,” they excitedly shared.

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Cardi B is Bringing Her Signature Spice to the Hot Ones Set

The temperature-rising conversation will hit the internet at 11 AM ET on Thursday (September 28). Back in 2019, the black-haired beauty’s husband, Offset, appeared on Hot Ones, so at least Cardi had the advantage of his past experience to help prepare her. It’s unclear exactly what she’ll discuss while diving into her wings, but we’re willing to bet we’ll hear about the Invasion of Privacy artist’s family, recent collaborations, future plans for her music, and perhaps even some of her past scandals.

Besides the exciting Hot Ones announcement, Cardi B has already shared some other big news with her social media followers this week. According to the mother of two, there’s a ghost residing in her home that’s attempting to be intimate with her when Offset isn’t around. Read what she had to say about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Megan Thee Stallion Will Drop New Material Tomorrow, She Promises In Mystery Post

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Megan Thee Stallion fans have been playing the waiting game when it comes to new material from her for a while now. Of course, that’s totally understandable considering her hardship and overwhelming pressure from the Tory Lanez shooting case. However, the Houston MC just took to Instagram to promise something new for fans, which previous developments also hinted at. After all, she just released a new song with Cardi B, “Bongos,” that acted as a return for both rappers. While the “NDA” artist didn’t specify what exactly she’s dropping tomorrow (September 26), fans know to expect something big.

Moreover, she posted an Instagram video of her silhouetted profile saying “I’ve always been told I gotta be strong.” Furthermore, Megan Thee Stallion elaborated on her mystery drop just a little bit in the clip’s caption. “On 9/26, I’m dropping something that can help all of us,” she expressed. “Stay tuned, Hotties. #SeizeTheAwkward.” Whatever it is, fans hope that this will fully kick the 28-year-old’s career back into gear. Still, it’s also quite curious that we don’t know the nature of it because it seems like the perfect chance to garner hype for new material.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Cryptic Announcement

Regardless, Meg’s been living her life and enjoying herself a lot following the closure of her Tory Lanez case. For example, she recently joined Beyoncé for a hometown show in Houston for her RENAISSANCE tour, and it was obviously a show-stopping moment for fans. In addition, Megan Thee Stallion also balanced out her social media presence a lot over the past few weeks. Sure, she posted some BTS pics of the Queen Bey concert, more twerking videos, and glimpses into her everyday life, but she also recently said that she’s off social media.

Meanwhile, if this is really a new song, album, or music-related drop, this would mark the Roc Nation affiliate’s first solo release since her 2022 album Traumanize. Fans couldn’t be more prepared, and the vagueness of this announcement only adds to excitement around it. We’ll see what she has in store for us very soon. With that in mind, for more news and the latest updates on Megan Thee Stallion, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Lil Wayne Announces New Project Dropping Before “Tha Carter VI”

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Lil Wayne has a new project arriving ahead of the release of Tha Carter VI that is aptly titled, Tha Fix Before Tha VI. Wayne shared a pre-save link to the project in both his Twitter and Instagram bios on Wednesday. Cover art for the effort resembles that of 2011’s Sorry 4 The Wait mixtape, with a red hue engulfing the image.

While he’s added the pre-save link to his bios and even updated his cover photo on Twitter to feature the artwork, Wayne has yet to comment officially on the release. It’s unclear exactly when he plans to drop the effort. On the pre-save website, he simply notes that the project is “coming soon.”

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Lil Wayne At The VMAs

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Lil Wayne poses in the press room at the 2023 M.T.V. Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

Tha Fix Before Tha VI will be Wayne’s first solo project since his 2020 mixtape No Ceilings 3. He dropped the last installment in Tha Carter series back in 2018. He first teased the start of work on the upcoming album during a Young Money reunion at Drake’s October World Weekend festival in Toronto in August 2022.

In addition to both Tha Carter VI and Tha Fix Before Tha VI, Wayne reportedly has another album on the way by the end of 2023. During a recent interview with BET, 2 Chainz confirmed that he and Wayne are finishing up a collaborative project. “I’m about to drop a project with Lil Wayne and have tryouts for my G League team, another anniversary for a restaurant I’ve been owning for eight years, so I’m not surprised,” 2 Chainz said of his upcoming plans. Of the collaboration, he added: “I consider Wayne my brother and love working with him. The album is expected to drop before the year ends, and Amazon Music will support the project.” Pre-save Lil Wayne’s upcoming Tha Fix Before Tha VI here.

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Sampha Shares The Tracklist For His First New Album In 7 Years

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Fans of Sampha have been waiting for more music from the R&B critical darling for a LONG time. His last studio album Process dropped all the way back in early 2017. Thankfully fans haven’t had to go that entire time without hearing from the singer. He’s made guest appearances on some pretty major records from rap superstars like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Stormzy. But now he’s finally returned with some new music of his own and is sharing details on his new album with fans.

Earlier this year Sampha announced that he had a new studio album on the way, to the delight of many fans. The project is called LAHAI and while it didn’t have an official release date at first, he shared one earlier this month. The project is now officially set for release on October 20. While there was already a tracklist floating around from the original announcement, Apple Music confirmed the features and runtimes of various songs from the album when they shared the full tracklist today. Check out the 14 songs included in the tracklist below.

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Sampha’s Official “LAHAI” Tracklist

Tracklist for Sampha’s new album “Lahai” (10/20)
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Back in June, Sampha released the second song in the tracklist “Spirit 2.0” as the album’s first single. It also served as his first new single in over 6 years. He followed it up earlier this month with the second single “Only,” the 8th song in the tracklist. Both songs were met with rave reviews by fans for his vocals and the futuristic R&B sound palettes.

Sampha is also taking his new album on the road later this year. He’s playing a series of shows in Europe and North America running from October until December. Are you excited for Sampha’s upcoming album LAHAI? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Tracklist:

  1. Stereo Colour Cloud (Shaman’s Dream)
  2. Spirit 2.0
  3. Dancing Circles
  4. Suspended
  5. Satellite Business
  6. Jonathan L. Seagull
  7. Inclination Compass (Tenderness)
  8. Only
  9. Time Piece
  10. Can’t Go Back
  11. Evidence
  12. Wave Theory
  13. What If You Hypnotise Me? (feat. Lea Sen)
  14. Rose Tint

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