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T.I. Keeps It Real With Wannabe Rapper Looking For Him To Change Her Life: Watch

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The music industry is one of the most cutthroat industries in the world without a doubt. There are plenty of one-hit wonders that have come and gone, as well as some who work hard, but can never seem to break through. Then, there are the handful that truly made it and reached heights that many aspire to reach. One of Southern hip-hop’s icons, T.I. is a prime example of someone who has accomplished a lot, but also transformed a genre with their influence. One rapper looking reach the level that T.I. has, Trapicana, attempted to put herself out there and audition for his Grand Hustle label.

According to AllHipHop, Trapicana was looking for T.I. to change her life with this street tryout, but it did not go according to plan. The hopeful femcee posted the interaction between them on her Instagram and in it, she really tried to convince him. She kept rapping even after T.I. interjected and you can tell that she is giving this her all. But, instead of totally blowing Trapicana off, the Atlanta mogul offered up some great advice.

Trapicana Really Wanted T.I. To Change Her Life

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T.I. started off by saying, “Let me tell you something. Stop running up to n****s think they gone change your life. Ain’t nobody gone change your life but you,” he stated. Trapicana was then met with a “Hell naw,” after she asked again if he would change her fortunes. “I’m helping you by telling you don’t look for a n**** like me to change your life. You got everything you need already. It’s in you, don’t look to me.” After a couple more futile attempts, they eventually embraced and Trapicana told him, “Appreciate it. I needed that talk.”

What are your thoughts on T.I. denying giving Trapicana a record deal after her impromptu audition? Do you think he was being too harsh, or just keeping it real and giving her great advice? Based on what you heard, would you sign her to a label, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding T.I. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Vince Staples Recalls Rough Acting Journey Before Releasing Now-Acclaimed Netflix Series

February 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Vince Staples has succeeded a lot in his life. His rap career is one of the best from the West Coast as he is always bringing fun and forward-thinking ideas to the forefront. However, getting to where he is now is no easy task. He would know that more than most people. Which is why in his most recent interview with the legendary Sway, he never seemed phased when it came to the rough patches he overcame to make it in acting. For those who do not know, the Long Beach native recently released his debut show on Netflix called The Vince Staples Show. It has gotten many rave reviews, but Vince Staples acting chops were not always up to snuff.

According to HipHopDX, the multi-talent got very honest and open about his struggles pitching the show, as well as honing his acting skills. “We auditioned probably every other week for three, four years, we didn’t get one call back,” Staples shared. “Everyone s***” on the ideas and were offering to place his music in other productions they were working on instead. On top of the difficulties finding any takers for the series, Staples was not getting favorable feedback on his acting chops.

Vince Staples Had To Work Hard To Release His Debut Show

With encouragement from the people working on the TV program, Vince did nothing but grind. In the interview, he mentioned how he would arrive extra early to the writers’ room nearly every day of the week, leave around six in the evening, then take improv classes. It is a truly inspirational journey that Vince took to get to where he is with acting. It could be safe to say that his undying passion to never give up on music led him to continue to find a path in acting as well.

What are your thoughts on Vince Staple’s interview with Sway about his acting career? Have you been enjoying The Vince Staples Show, why or why not? Should Netflix sign off on another season of the series? Is he the best rapper/actor ever? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Vince Staples. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the worlds of music and entertainment.

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Andre 3000 Says Ludacris Took “Fast & Furious” Role He Auditioned For

February 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Turns out that one of the most profitable movie franchises of all time could’ve featured another Southern hip-hop legend instead. Moreover, when asked about why he hadn’t shown up in the Fast & Furious films, André 3000 recently revealed during his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that he auditioned for franchise, specifically the original’s sequel 2 Fast 2 Furious. While he appeared on the show last month, the clip started to make social media rounds this week, and many people expressed curious surprise and some shock. “I think Ludacris took the role,” 3 Stacks remarked. I actually tried out, I tried out for Fast & Furious, and Ludacris actually took the role.”

Furthermore, when asked by Colbert if this upset him, Andre 3000 was quite honest in his response. “No, not at all, ’cause I wasn’t ready,” he shared. “No, I mean, I remember that audition, man. I was so nervous, man. Like, I wouldn’t hire me. Yeah, possibly [the door’s open]. If they watching, yeah, put me in Fast 30.” “2 Fast 2 Flute,” Stephen suggested in the clip below, which got an “Ooh” from the Atlanta multi-hyphenate and another potential title: “Flute & Furious.”

Andre 3000 Tells Funny Ludacris & Fast & Furious Story: Watch

André 3000 reveals he auditioned for “2 Fast 2 Furious”: “I think Ludacris got the part”

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— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) February 18, 2024

Of course, both of them went on to have incredible careers in what they aimed for, with Ludacris actually starting a TV show based on his radio days very soon. Plus, he also has a lot of love for Andre 3000, reciprocating the respect. “So, top five flows, man,” Luda began a list during a XXL interview in 2020. “Andre 3000 is going to be in there. I feel like he always challenges, always challenges.”

In addition, here’s what he told Lil Wayne in May of 2020 about Outkast changing hip-hop. “It’s also interesting how when you take it back in history and you think about how Andre 3000 was like, ‘The South got something to say‘ at the Source Awards when they beat Mobb Deep on that album,” Ludacris recalled. “All respect due to my Mobb Deep, but that was a moment in time, in history, where everything started going a different way because it created that conversation. The people that weren’t up on Outkast, they literally started listening and they were forced to listen to it.” For more news and the latest updates on these amazing artists, stay logged into HNHH.

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Tommie Lee’s Production Team Accused Of Drugging Man Who Auditioned For “Who’s Next”

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A man on social media is accusing Tommie Lee’s production team of drugging him while auditioning for the show, Who’s Next. Lee responded to the claims by defending her team in DMs with the man. She says that he voluntarily took shots behind the scenes, and it doesn’t amount to anything serious.

The man began his post by reminiscing about another time he felt he was a victim. He continued: “I went to the show to audition when I arrived I seen it wasnt my style but there was amazing talent there. I was offered a seat in the theater to enjoy the show with the rest of the audience. 20 mins after her production team is coming out passing everyone shots of patron. About 30-45 mins after those shots many people in the theater start to feel hot or like they were going to pass out. I then become one of them, instead of finishing the show I left because I started to feel like I was going to pass out. I got in my car and tried to drive home and immediately start hallucinating. My vision was super blurry and everything had a green tint to it. I kept thinking in my head ‘omg why do I feeel like this am I going to die.’”

Tommie Lee Attends MTV Video Music Awards

US actress Tommie Lee arrives for the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential. Center in Newark, New Jersey on August 26, 2019. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images)

From there, the man explained that he pulled over at a nearby gas station and had his sister come to pick him up. “This was a very traumatic experience for me. I almost lost my life, running in the street in between cars, because I didn’t know what was going on. I tried to reach out to her to see if others may have been affected as well, never did I blame her because her team gave the shots but for one that was never my get down! She then tries to victimize me and make me feel embarrassed for accepting the drink from her team.” In response to his accusation, Lee wrote back in their DMs: “Nobody tried to drug you if you took what they offered you luv sis you see me taking anything from anyone we’re grown know what you’re taking I didn’t know anyone there outside of my team and none of us would never it was a dry set for a reason but learn from this in the future stop taking any and everything you’re offered it could cost you your life glad your ok.”

The Accusation Against Tommie Lee

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Check out the man’s full allegation about Tommie Lee’s team above. Be on the lookout for further updates on the former Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star on HotNewHipHop.

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Nas Auditions For “Paid in Full” In Resurfaced Clip

November 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A video of Nas’ audition for Paid in Full has surfaced online. In the clip, the legendary New York rapper reads for the character of Rico. He ended up losing the role to fellow rapper Cam’ron. The film was released in 2002, and while unsuccessful at the box office at the time, has since developed a cult following.

Fans had mixed reactions to Nas’ performance in his audition. One user argued they were glad he lost out to Cam’ron. They wrote: “Nobody could’ve played that role better than Cam….thank God Nas ain’t get it!” Another critiqued: “An introvert trying to be extroverted.”

Nas On The “N.Y. State Of Mind” Tour

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Nas performs onstage during the “NY State Of Mind” tour at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on September 22, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

One user on Twitter brought up the rapper later being cast in Hype Williams’ film, Belly. They joked: “Hype Williams ego had to be the size of Texas to look at this audition tape and think ‘I’m going to make Nas an even bigger star.’” As for Belly, he played the character Sincere and starred opposite DMX, Taral Hicks, Method Man, T-Boz, and more. Check out his audition tape for Paid In Full below.

Nas Auditions For “Paid In Full”

&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p dir=”ltr” lang=”en”>Nas Paid In Full audition tape for the role of Rico …I know Dame Dash was dying laughing in Nas face. Nas ran up out of there and went home and wrote Ether pic.twitter.com/rVxQnbYgdk

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While Nas’ acting career may have never panned out, over two decades into his music career, he’s still on a roll. He recently finished up both his King’s Disease and Magic trilogies with Hit-Boy. The first King’s Disease album notched Nas his first win at the Grammy Awards after taking home Best Rap Album. Be on the lookout for further updates on Nas on HotNewHipHop.

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Britney Spears’ Audition Tape For “The Notebook” Revealed: Watch

October 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Amid the forthcoming release of Britney Spears’ new memoir, all kinds of new information about the singer’s life and work is emerging. That was the case earlier this week when it was revealed her very first hit almost went to somebody else. Producer and songwriter Max Martin shopped “Baby One More Time” around for a while before it landed with Spears. Reportedly both TLC and Backstreet Boys turned the song down before it eventually landed with her.

Now another new story is emerging, this time to do with Britney’s on-screen history. While she has appeared on-screen a few times, most notably in the film Crossroads she isn’t exactly well known for her acting. But that could have easily been very different if she had been cast in the adaptation of Nicolas Sparks’ The Notebook. Spears auditioned for the role of Allie, which ended up going to Rachel McAdams who acted alongside Ryan Gosling in the final film. Now, the audition tape she recorded in 2002 has officially hit the internet via The Daily Mail. Check out the full video below.

Britney Spears Auditioning For “The Notebook”

Fans online aren’t the only ones impressed with Britney’s performance. “Britney wasn’t just good – she was phenomenal,” the casting director for the film told The Daily Mail. “It was a tough decision. Britney blew us all away. Our jaws were on the floor. I was blown away. Absolutely blown away. She brought her A-game that day,” he expanded.

Other revelations surrounding her new memoir have been about Justin Timberlake. She shared a story about Justin getting her pregnant back when the pair were dating, though they both agreed it wasn’t the right time. Britney was actually on the set of Crossroads when Timberlake broke up with her via text. The negative association with her experience on the film reportedly inspired her to turn away from acting. What do you think of Britney’s original audition tape for The Notebook? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Angus Cloud’s “Euphoria” Audition Tape Surfaces After His Death

August 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The cast and crew of Euphoria are still processing the news of Angus Cloud’s sudden death, not to mention his friends, family, and fans. Those close to the late star have been sharing their favourite memories with him via social media. Since the news broke, his mother, Lisa Cloud, has been doing her part to keep the community updated. She’s already made it known that she doesn’t think her son intentionally took his own life. Rather, she believes that he may have fallen victim to an accidental overdose.

Aside from that bit of news, Lisa also shared an old casting video for Euphoria that the talent agent who first scouted Angus shared with her. “This was just sent to me by Jennifer Venditti who scouted Angus in Brooklyn. It’s his first tape,” Lisa wrote on Facebook earlier this week. “After this was seen by the creators of Euphoria, he was asked to read for Fezco. It really captures my son’s extraordinary spirit,” Angus’ mom added.

Angus Cloud’s Memory Lives on Thanks to His Mother, Lisa

Angus Cloud Euphoria Season 2 — Angus Cloud attends HBO’s “Euphoria” Season 2 Photo Call at Goya Studios on January 05, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO)

In the six-minute video, the creative describes himself as “goofy” while talking to the camera. “We call it pepping, when you just engage in any random spontaneous activity, so we’ll just leave out the house and just find a whole lot of fun stuff to do,” Cloud shared when detailing his hobbies. As for his music preferences, the actor shared, “I like all good music, whatever pleases my ears, but I tend to listen to hip-hop. I don’t exactly know why, it just sounds the best to me.”

They may have physical similarities, and both suffered a tragic fate in the end, but prior to his passing, Angus Cloud promised to never portray Mac Miller in a biopic. Read everything that the late 25-year-old had to say at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Kodak Black Auditioned For Nickelodeon As A Child

July 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kodak Black is best known for his rapper and his music. He has five studio albums, which date back to 2017. His best-performing album was 2018’s Dying To Live, which was the year-end #1 album. His most recent album, Pistols & Pearlz, peaked at #19 after being released in April 2023.

Now we know that Black wanted to be a rapper from a young age. He began rapper in elementary school and recording at a local trap house. Furthermore, he would read the thesaurus to increase his vocabulary. However, new footage that is being circulated online shows that at one time, Black had another passion – acting.

Kodak Black Auditioned For Nickelodeon

In a video that has done the rounds in recent days, a young Kodak Black, or at least someone who has been claimed to be a young Kodak Black, reveals that he is coming home from a Nickelodeon audition. “Yeah, auditioning with Nickelodeon ’cause you know a new show coming out, feel me. Just, just stay tuned. I’m gon’ be on there. I know how to act.” It’s unknown when the video was shot. However, we can make some educated guesses. Black appears to be around 8-10 years old in the video. That would put the video around 2007-2009. This is a pretty lucrative era for Nickelodeon. Here is a list of every Nickelodeon show that was in development between 2007 and 2009:

Mr. Meaty
Just For Kicks (However, this was a show about a girl’s soccer team so maybe not)
Just Jordan
The Naked Brothers Band
iCarly
True Jackson, VP
The Troop
Big Time Rush
Victorious

None of these shows feel perfect for the video. However, if dated right now, the video also came out at a time when Nickelodeon wasn’t great about casting Black actors or having prominent Black characters in their shows. However, if Black is 8-10 in that video, those are the “new shows” on Nickelodeon around that time. Obviously, Black’s audition was unsuccessful and he focused on rapping from a young age. However, it’s a previously unknown insight into the young rapper’s life.

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