Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records hasn’t been very lucky when it comes to its artists’ experiences with the prison system, an unfortunate reality that is too heavy to be treated as a “coincidence or correlation” argument. It’s something that he’s always been upfront about wanting to support his team through, and something that he recently talked about with his wife. Moreover, Keyshia Ka’oir’s All Things podcast’s first episode invited Guwop, and despite their close bond, she didn’t hold back on some tough questions. While this definitely took him aback for a moment, it was interesting to see what his candid remarks were on something so serious.
“So the streets want to know why all your 1017 artists keep going to jail,” Keyshia Ka’oir asked Gucci Mane, who expressed surprise at the opening. “Oh, wow. So that’s how we gon’ start?” he asked his partner. “I was one of those type of artists, I was always going back and forth to jail. I try to help those artists that I feel I see a lot of myself in.” The “TakeDat” MC also posited that he’s always there to try and lend his artists in legal situations a helping hand “through their little bumps or whatever they’re going through. But I feel like if I’m not helping them, who else gon’ help them? Nobody says that part of the story.”
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Furthermore, that part of the story is crucial when you consider the careers of Pooh Shiesty, Foogiano, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Ralo, and more 1017 affiliates caught up in the prison system. Some of them already made it out, others remain behind bars, but Gucci Mane has publicly stood by all of them throughout their struggles. It’s not easy for a label boss to manage all these different careers, and even harder to see them develop in the way they have. But it’s a process he always seems willing to go through.
Meanwhile, speaking of Keyshia Ka’oir, she recently addressed pregnancy rumors that seek to take their relationship to the next level. We can only wonder what other revelations might come forward as a result of this All Things podcast, for which we’ll have to wait and see. As for 1017 Records, we wish all these artists the best in achieving accountability, dealing with their situations, and making it out. We’re sure that once they are free, Gucci Mane will be there with open arms to welcome them back to the game.
Doja Cat is pretty outspoken when it comes to her jokes and jabs on the Internet, so much so that she’s been in a couple of situations where folks on the receiving end don’t see what’s so funny. Moreover, she recently revealed that she almost started beef with another artist because she mocked their voice while amped up on a Celsius energy drink. This was during a recent conversation with Lyle, better known as the Therapy Gecko. If you’re unfamiliar with his content, he dresses up like a gecko and takes calls from people asking for advice, sometimes with a special guest. The Los Angeles superstar was in his guest seat this time around, and spoke of this near-inciting incident.
“No, I just can’t drink [Celsius],” Doja Cat remarked. “I have a really cr*zy Celsius story, I almost got into a beef because of Celsius. I blame this on Celsius, it’s not me! So I was singing a song and doing the voice of somebody else. Like, I filmed myself doing the song in a cr*zy voice, and it was my really bad impression of that person. People took it super wrong. They thought I was trying to cause drama and issues, when really I was just being a f***ing a**hole.” Folks eventually connected the dots and assumed that she could have been referring to a years-ago incident with Cardi B.
In the referenced clip above, you can see how Doja Cat sang one of the Bronx rapper’s cuts, something she did not appreciate in the immediate aftermath. Still, it didn’t result in any actual issues between the two, and things are pretty quiet on that front now. One of the last notable interactions the two of them had was when they teamed up to fire back against critics of “WAP.” But it’s at least heartening to know that they made this all water under the bridge, because the last thing we need right now is more femcee beef.
Meanwhile, with a deluxe version of Scarlet on the way, we’re sure that the “Agora Hills” lyricist will continue to expand her career and look back on what could’ve been with more refined perspectives. Will it bring about another clash over a misunderstood joke? Only time will tell. With that in mind, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Doja Cat.
Metro Boomin has been racking up tons of awards over the past year. Both of his recent albums are still doing crazy streaming numbers. While he does have a lot of big songs, with some getting radio play, they do not have your typical “bubblegum” feel to them. When you break down his productions detail by detail, there is certainly a lot of intricacies that you will catch.
You can have superstar artists on your beats, but that alone is not enough. It is a big reason why more underground names have been dominating 2023. They do not necessarily need big names attached to their works. Artists like Danny Brown, JPEGMAFIA, Black Thought, and more put a lot of effort into what they do. Metro has certainly done that now with HEROES & VILLAINS, for example. But, he really has done it throughout the entirety of his career. That was a topic covered in his recent interview with Variety.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Metro Boomin and Future perform onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV)
The publication recognized him as their producer of the year. AllHipHop grabbed some quotable excerpts from the talk and one of them takes a shot a cash-grabbing artists. The St. Louis native said, “I feel like people can just tell I care. At a time when everybody has their hand out — like, ‘Let me do this for cash; let me make a dance for TikTok’ — you can hear all the details and thought behind my music.” He brings up an interesting point and a prevalent one at that. While there are definitely benefits to platforms like TikTok, a lot of listeners have their reservations about them.
What are your initial thoughts on Metro Boomin’s comments about why he feels he is at the top of the game right now? Do you agree with the fact that there are a lot of artists making low-effort songs for cash? Is Metro the best producer in the game right now? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Metro Boomin as well as everything else going on around the music world.
Metro Boomin is going to take it back to the old days soon, announcing via Twitter this weekend that he will start uploading regularly on his YouTube channel. If you weren’t aware, he used to upload vlogs, beat-making sessions, and a whole host of other engaging sneak peeks for his fans. But the Grammy-nominated producer took a fan’s praise a bit further than they probably intended. Moreover, one fan quote-tweeted his announcement praising his deviation from “mysterious” artists who barely engage with their listener base. Then, the St. Louis creative commented on this in a pretty interesting way.
“The fake mysterious s**t with artists is ruining the game!!!” Metro Boomin expressed on the social media platform. “Everybody too cool.” Furthermore, this is very curious because he’s either very close or has worked with artists that tend to eschew a lot of connection with their fans. In fact, it’s kind of ironic because some people might put Future in that camp, and they’re coming out with a collab album very soon. Regardless of how much you could scrutinize this and nitpick, it’s a sentiment that many people share, especially with artists like Frank Ocean, Playboi Carti, and many more that keep to themselves to the dismay of their anticipating fanbase.
However, the 30-year-old said “fake mysterious,” so it’s entirely possible that he thinks some artists can pull it off. Maybe he appreciates people who are legitimately off the grid, and referred to artists who act all low-key but really just want even more attention for it. For example, André 3000 decidedly falls into the former camp, and Metro Boomin recently clowned publications who believed him when he said that the Outkast legend played the flute on “Mask Off.” When it comes to others, though, he probably won’t be forgiving or appreciative enough to even give them a shoutout.
Meanwhile, another big example that Metro connected with recently that could fall into either “mysterious” camp is Kanye West. Many fans think that the beatsmith will appear on the rapper’s next album, but with the limbo state Ye’s releases and public image are in, it’s hard to believe until it actually comes out. Nevertheless, we’re looking forward to see what he drops on YouTube, which is a staunch rejection of the “fake mysterious artists” that won’t engage with their fans for whatever reason. On that note, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Metro Boomin.
One of the biggest hip-hop events in the world, Rolling Loud, is making its grand return next March. Any time this festival rolls around (pun intended), it is always an exciting time and usually gives some fun and interesting things to report on. The three-day bonanza is coming back to Los Angeles and we have all the details for you. With Rolling Loud being one of the most in-demand and hyped music festivals, you might want to get your tickets as soon as possible. If you want to check out all of the information from the source, you can click the Twitter link below.
Rolling Loud tickets are going on pre-sale on November 16 at 10 a.m. PT, so be sure to get up on time, especially with the different time zones. Then, on November 17, the remainder of the tickets can be purchased starting at the same time as the pre-sale. You also have a chance to get first-access tickets and even an opportunity to get them free of charge. The link for that is in the tweet below as well. As for the dates of Rolling Loud, it will take place on March 15-17 in Inglewood.
The site of the event is the Hollywood Park Grounds, which is right by SoFi Stadium. Now for the artists. Nicki Minaj will headline on Friday, March 15. Others performing that day include Tyga, YG, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Rae Sremmurd, and more. Saturday, March 16, is led by Post Malone. Names joining him are $uicideboy$, Summer Walker, Big Sean, and a surprise guest. To close it out on Sunday, March 17, Lil Uzi Vert takes centerstage. Don Toliver, Bryson Tiller, Chief Keef, Ski Mask The Slump God, and others will be there that day as well.
What are your initial thoughts on the 2024 Rolling Loud California roster? Are you going to head to California for the festival? Which day looks to be the best out of the three? We would like to know what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Rolling Loud, as well as everything else going on around the music world.
Lil Yachty has been having a truly amazing year. In the eyes of many, he is the MVP of hip-hop in 2023. However, there are plenty of other names that could take that crown. Sexyy Red and Ice Spice are two names that come to mind. Overall, Yachty has been showcasing his ability to experiment. He dropped a psychedelic rock album and he has dropped some rap tracks that continue to push that sound. Needless to say, he is having fun and it appears he is at his most creative.
Furthermore, he has been invited to perform at a whole bunch of festivals. For instance, over the weekend, he got to perform at Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw. Camp Flog Gnaw is a huge celebration of music in the hip-hop world. Overall, Yachty had a triumphant set that fans adored. However, when it comes to the overall weekend, many were excited to see Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar perform as The Hillbillies. Yachty was one of those fans.
In the video above, you can see Yachty in the crowd during Keem and Kendrick’s set. He was dancing to the songs and seemed to have a big smile on his face. Unfortunately, the rest of the energy in the crowd seemed to be pretty dead. This was a common criticism of the Camp Flog Gnaw crowd throughout the weekend. However, those who knew to appreciate the art were certainly moving to the tracks. Yachty gets it, and it was cool to see an artist supporting other artists.
Were you at Camp Flog Gnaw? If so, let us know which set from the night was your favorite. Additionally, tell us what you thought of the crowd as a whole. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the hip-hop world. We will always keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.
During a recent interview on The Big Tigger Morning Show, Big Daddy Kane discussed the future of hip hop. He revealed that he believes the key to securing the future of the genre lies in the younger generation. In light of hip hop celebrating it’s 50-year-anniversary, he claims he’d like to sit down with some younger artists to “give them [the] game.”
“To get another 50, I believe that we need to bridge that gap between the older generation and the younger generation,” Big Daddy Kane explained. He continued, describing how the older generation could provide younger artists with some valuable insight. “We had our shot, we did our thing,” he says, “we’re still around, and we have a fan base that supports us for our catalog. So we’re not trying to threaten the younger generation, not trying to replace them.”
Big Daddy Kane Wants To Sit Down With The Younger Generation
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“I would love to sit down with the likes of like Lil Uzi Vert or Kodak Black or Migos,” he continued, “any of these cats, just to build. I think that’s what’s important when there can be a connection where the past generation can talk with the future generation and give them [the] game.”
In a recent interview with HNHH, Big Daddy Kane discussed the “expiration dates” put on hip hop artists. “They call [older artists] ‘old school’ instead of Hip-Hop legends,” he explained. “In my opinion,” he continued, “it is something that needs to be done, you know? It’s something that needs to be done to show respect. And then also, for a younger generation to see the difference. I would love for the younger generation to say, ‘Damn. They don’t have all that stuff exploding and all of this and they still tore it down. Yeah, I gotta step my stage game up,‘ you know? So that they can have a longer career doing what they do.”
Musician and actor Ice-T jumped on Twitter last week to warn other artists about appearing on podcasts. He shared a Tweet that reads, “Artist Public Service: Doing Interviews can be risky if you Don’t know what you’re doing.“ He added, “They will talk to you for hours hoping you say one thing they can TWIST and hype up for clicks.” “Unfortunately, most podcasts have now DEVOLVED to this BS. Just saying,” the artist explained.
Last week, Ice-T got called out for opening up about raising his children on the podcast That Moment with Daymond John. He explained that he was much closer to his youngest daughter than his ever was with his other children, because he was in a more stable place in life when he had her. Ice-T then revealed that he wasn’t around as much for his other two kids, calling himself “distracted” at the time. He also described how he was, “rippin’ and running,” adding that “It was presents over presence.” Slowing down later in life allowed him to be “so much more connected” to his 7-year-old daughter Chanel, he said.
Ice-T Calls Out Podcasts
Artist Public Service: Doing Interviews can be risky if you Don’t know what you’re doing… They will talk to you for hours hoping you say one thing they can TWIST and hype up for clicks.. Unfortunately most podcast have now DEVOLVED to this BS. Just sayin
The actor went on to describe being in “a cruise pattern,” during Chanel’s upbringing. This allowed him to be at the hospital when his wife was pregnant, and be around more for his daughter, which he called “a beautiful thing.” He stated, “I think the difference with Chanel and my other kids is I’m very conscious of this baby.” Adding that her birth “made [him] want to live forever. He revealed that Chanel “made [him] create new goals, calling her “the best gift [he] could ever get.”
Ice-T received criticism for what he said during his appearance on the podcast. Users responded to his comments, claiming that it was unfair for the rapper to discuss the subject publicly. Many believed that although Ice-T claimed to have grown in his role as a father over the year, for his other children, it’s likely difficult to hear their father discussing the topic. One user wrote, “Let’s normalize saying things that won’t have children from previous relationships feel slighted.”
The Drink Champs podcast is known for two things: big guests and long interviews. Hosted by DJ EFN and N.O.R.E., the series began in 2016. Nowadays, most people watch the interviews on YouTube, but the audio version is on streaming services, too. When guests come to Drink Champs, clips of the interviews often go viral. This can be because they lead to other discussions surrounding the person or because of information revealed during the interview. In some adverse cases, an episode goes viral because of how the interview was conducted. These situations typically involve N.O.R.E. Given the podcast’s name, guests are encouraged to sip or take shots during the discussion. This gets them to “loosen up” and often leads to controversial moments. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best interviews from the show.
Snoop Dogg (Episode 310, April 16, 2022)
The Drink Champs podcast has had artists from all generations on it. Snoop Dogg is an artist that has been relevant his entire career. He entered the rap scene as a pioneer in the West Coast rap scene but nowadays can be found doing a show and commercials with Martha Stewart. Because of his length in the game, Snoop has met various artists. These include ones from his generation and ones from the current batch of artists. In his interview, he tells a story about a situation from someone from his generation – Nas. In the story, he speaks about a rather traumatic event that happened to him and his involvement with it. It’s always interesting to hear celebrity figures share tales about interactions with other figures, but it can be chilling to hear about situations like this one.
The Drink Champs podcast regularly has guests from the past generation on it. However, these artists are hailed as legends in their field. Due to their age, they may have retracted from regularly putting out music but have entered other entrepreneurial ventures. At the time of this interview, E-40 was still active in both lanes. During his appearance, he shares stories about Tupac and Biggie. He also weaves in advice for reaching financial prosperity. Naturally, this is advice that comes from his own experiences. This interview is easily a very informal one as the drinks are flowing the entire time. Supporters from E-40’s generation have praised the interview for that aspect of it. Fans admired the conversational feeling of it and how it highlights the authenticity of the relationship between him and N.O.R.E.
Patti Labelle (Episode 324, July 29,2022)
The Drink Champs podcast is not just for rap artists. When they expand beyond that world, they still bring in legendary guests. Patti LaBelle is an icon many people respect as an artist and a person. She’s maintained her class her entire career and knows she has nothing left to prove. And the class continued during her interview. When she arrived, they had a red carpet laid out for her. She brought her own wine class that had custom lavender jewels on it. The first thing she talked about was her new phone and the issues she was having with it. Having all of this in the opening moments was a testament to her class and her age in the best and purest way. As the interview continued, she shared stories of her interactions with figures ranging from Richard Pryor to Pharrell.
A Tribe Called Quest (Episode 55, January 12, 2017)
The Drink Champs podcast has had legends from several eras of rap. On this episode, they took it back to ’90s east coast hip-hop with their guests, A Tribe Called Quest. At the time of the interview, member Phife Dawg had already passed away. Naturally, both Q-Tip and Jarobi White paid their respects and shared stories of their time with him. They shared a behind-the-scenes tale from when Lupe Fiasco forgot their lyrics during a tribute to them at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors in 2007. Many people remember this as “Fiascogate.” They also told an interesting story about Pharrell and how he connected with them – and was almost on Midnight Marauders. Busta Rhymes also appeared and let listeners know how far back his connection with The Tribe goes. Consequence and DJ Scratch were also on this episode.
Benny is one of two Griselda members that have been on the Drink Champs podcast. He, along with Conway The Machine and Westside Gunn, started The Griselda Movement. This is their revival of gritty lyric-based hip hop. The three original members being a part of an independent label was a big deal, too. Therefore, it was surprising to fans when Benny signed with Def Jam. He spoke on this in the interview and doubled down on it by saying Westside Gunn (the founder of Griselda Records) was proud of him for making that move. He also speaks on working with Drake, linking with Kanye West, and a myriad of other topics related to his continually ascending career. Many of these moments also harkened back to who he is and how he has been carrying himself for years.
Pusha T (Episode 313, May 6, 2022)
This was Pusha T’s second appearance on the Drink Champs podcast. Some people were introduced to him during his Clipse era with his brother Malice. Others were introduced to him as a solo artist once he signed with G.O.O.D Music. Naturally, this interview focused on his more recent years, but he also touched on things from his past. He spoke about his album,It’s Almost Dry,which was half-produced by Pharrell.
Furthermore, Pharrell and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes are a big part of his development, and he also spoke about them. Perhaps the most interesting story was his involvement with the McDonald’s “I’m Lovin It” jingle and his “diss track” with Arby’s. Listeners have praised this interview for the behind-the-scenes info on the album that was a follow-up to what many have called his best solo work.
Pharrell Williams (Episode 241, December 18, 2020)
Pharrell was a guest on the Drink Champs podcast with a wealth of information to share. Since we already mentioned him twice in this list, it’s only fitting we highlight his appearance on the show. Throughout all of his stories, Pharrell’s humble personality shines through. Many know how many people he has worked with, but hearing him talk about it was quite exciting for viewers. His understated energy is a significant contrast to N.O.R.E’s, but this doesn’t stop the interview from being informative. Another Virginia native and collaborator, Fam-Lay, also joined him. Viewers celebrated this conversation because it captured many events in the megaproducer’s legacy in one sitting. Who were some of your favorite guests on Drink Champs? Let us know in the comments section.
Rolling Loud Miami will be returning to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens from July 21-23, bringing a star-studded lineup to the space. Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and A$AP Rocky will serve as the headliners for the weekend. The organization released the full lineup for the highly-anticipated event on Wednesday.
The rest of the lineup will be rounded out by Lil Yachty, Ice Spice, Turnstile, Chief Keef, Pinkpantheress, Rae Sremmurd, City Girls, GloRilla, Nav, Offset, Latto, Destroy Lonely, Coi Leray, 03 Greedo, Luh Tyler, and more. All three days of the festival will feature a “special guest” as well. Kodak Black is set for Friday, 21 Savage is set for Saturday, and Lil Uzi Vert is set for Sunday.
Playboi Carti At Rolling Loud Miami 2022
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 22: Rapper Playboi Carti performs onstage during day one of Rolling Loud Miami 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium on July 22, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)
3-Day GA tickets will be going on sale for fans on April 14 at 10:00 AM, EDT. Information on more ticket options is available on Rolling Loud’s website, here. More artists fans will be able to catch include Lil Durk, Trippie Redd, Ski Mask The Slump God, Key Glock, Nav, Polo G, Lil Tjay, Sheck Wes, Babyface Ray, Young Nudy, Bryson Tiller, Freddie Gibbs, Lucki, Bones, Redveil, Nardo Wick, Pouya, and Don Toliver, among others.
The announcement of Rolling Loud Miami’s lineup comes after the festival organizers confirmed that the event won’t be returning to New York in 2023. They addressed the decision in a statement shared last month. “We saw the beginning of the King Vamp era, Travis power through his full set through the pain, Parti and Uzi reuniting on stage, Nicki, 50 Cent, and A$AP Rocky putting on iconic headlining performances in their hometown, [and] Juice WRLD’s final festival performance,” they wrote. They explained, “Sadly, due to logistical factors beyond our control, Rolling Loud will not return to New York in 2023. But don’t worry, this isn’t Goodbye, more like See you later. We’ll be back in New York when the time is right.”
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