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Did Drake Diss Future On “More M’s?”

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Drake and Future’s musical relationship came to a crossroads following the release of We Don’t Trust You. Future’s latest album with Metro Boomin recently shook the rap game, separating them from their adversaries. Additionally, Kendrick Lamar’s show-stopping verse on “Like That” put “The Big Three” on notice with disses against Drake and J. Cole. Certain lyrics on We Don’t Trust You, including the album’s title, have prompted fans to look back into Drake and Future’s relationship. 

They specifically turned to Drake’s verse on “More M’s” from his 2022 collaborative album with 21 Savage. Drizzy took shots at an unnamed target on the Her Loss track, which many initially assumed to be The Weeknd. Some even alleged the lyrics were aimed towards Metro Boomin, who produced the track. We Don’t Trust You puts Drake’s “More M’s” verse in a brand new light, sparking fan theories that he was actually dissing Future. Today, we are revisiting the verse in the context of Drake and Future’s bubbling feud.

Unpacking Drake’s Verse On “More M’s”

The first shot that Drake sends on “More M’s” is quite cryptic. He raps, “Dissin’ on his album and it flopped, he deserved it.” While the line clearly aims at a fellow artist, it cannot be Future. In 2022, I Never Liked You debuted at No. 1 earlier that year. One cannot interpret it as a Pusha T diss, either, when It’s Almost Dry also secured a No. 1 chart position. Drake continues to take shots in the following lyric, rapping, “Come up out that booth and bring that energy in person.” 

Many assumed this lyric to be about Metro Boomin following their alleged discrepancies. However, it could be directed towards Future due to their subliminal exchanges. Next, Drake asks, “What happened to that n***a claiming OVO? We traded him.” Some understood this line as a dig at The Weeknd due to their early collaborations, but he never signed to OVO nor flopped. For those same reasons, it cannot be about Future. 

Drake May Have Dissed Future

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ATLANTA, GA – AUGUST 27: Rapper Future and Drake attend the Summer Sixteen Concert Afterparty at The Mansion Elan on August 27, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

Looking at the end of Drake’s “More M’s” verse, some lyrics may diss Future, given recent developments surrounding We Don’t Trust You and their reported beef. “N****s see my deal, look at they deal and now they hate the kid,” he raps in reference to artists envious of him for his lucrative record contracts. The line could be about the Future or speak more broadly to Drake’s competition. 

Continuing the sneak diss, he spits, “N****s ain’t got love for the boy, so they fake it. Crack a couple jokes to some b*tches on some snake sh*t / But if I send a verse to they ass, then they’ll take it. Shoot a video, arm around me like we aces or pop out at my shows, jump around with me on stages.” Drake and Future’s relationship dates back almost a decade, collaborating on music, touring the country, and shooting music videos together. The fake love referenced on “More M’s” points to a close collaborator, and Future could easily be the intended target. 

Drake’s last lyric ultimately points to his What a Time To Be Alive counterpart, considering fan theories about them reportedly beefing over a woman. He raps, “Might’ve f*cked a rapper, girl, but you ain’t f*cked Drake yet,” solidifying this theory. Ultimately, Drake has a storied history of subliminal disses, so these lyrics could be aimed in other directions. If they are, fans have yet to pick up on it.

Joe Budden Seems To Think So

Among fans with similar theories about Drake and Future’s reported beef is Joe Budden. In the latest episode of his podcast, Budden and his co-hosts delved into We Don’t Trust You, Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” verse, and the Drake and Future beef. They specifically dissected the lyrics of Drake’s “More M’s” verse. Budden applied it to Future and speculated that they are indeed beefing over a woman. “They fighting over girls like all the rappers always have,” Budden said of the verse’s final line. “There’s only a few people he could be talking to,” his co-hosts also chimed in. 

Joe Budden connected “More M’s” to Drake’s “What Would Pluto Do” from For All the Dogs, hinting at an escalation of his reported “static” with Future. Budden also theorized Future’s “Everyday Hustle” as a diss track. Regardless of his current standing with Drake, Joe Budden fueled the rumors of “More M’s” being a jab at Future, finding it thoroughly entertaining. These theories may be speculative, but “More M’s” could be aimed toward Future, considering Drake’s affinity for subliminal disses.

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Kendrick Lamar Disses Drake & J. Cole: Unpacking Future & Metro Boomin’s “Like That”

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Future and Metro Boomin finally released their long-awaited collab album We Don’t Trust You last week. It arrived to a flurry of positive reviews from critics and fans alike. One stand-out moment on the record was a surprise, with an uncredited Kendrick Lamar feature on the track “Like That.” Much to the shock of listeners, Kendrick brought some incredibly competitive energy to the song. Notably, he explicitly took shots at Drake and J. Cole. Fans have already begun spreading jokes and memes about the explosive verse online. Some argued that the shots mark the first blood in a hip hop world war. With artists already taking sides and fans anticipating a fiery response from J. Cole and Drake, let’s dive into Kendrick’s lyrics on “Like That” and dissect the bars.

Kendrick Has Had Smoke For Drake For Years

Long before Kendrick Lamar made his feelings clear on “Like That,” he and Drake have taken numerous subliminal shots at one another on tracks such as The Game’s “100,” Dr. Dre’s “Deep Water,” and Big Sean’s “Control.” Kendrick’s “Control” verse famously called out a wide array of his musical contemporaries, with some taking the mention of their name as a compliment, while others considered it a call to arms. When the song first premiered in 2013, Drake responded in an interview with Billboard, stating, “I know good and well that [Kendrick Lamar]‘s not murdering me, at all, in any platform. So when that day presents itself, I guess we can revisit the topic.”

While the subliminal shots over the years have been minor enough for some fans to ignore the Cold War feud, Kendrick’s “Like That” verse is the most overt diss yet, specifically responding to lyrics by J. Cole and Drake on their recent collab track “First Person Shooter.” On “First Person Shooter,” Drake raps, “First-person shooter mode, we turnin’ your song to a funeral.” The opening lyrics to Kendrick’s “Like That” feature respond to this lyric directly, stating, “These n****s talkin’ out of they necks, don’t pull no coffin out of your mouth, I’m way too paranoid for a threat.” Elsewhere on the track, Kendrick raps, “Say it’s a lot of goodies with a check I mean, ah / I hope them sentiments symbolic / Ah, my temperature bipolar I choose violence.” These bars reference Drake’s ongoing deal with Nike while likening his rap rival to that of an ineffective Twitter troll.

Kendrick Specifically Aims At J. Cole For The First Time

Despite Kendrick’s years-long under-the-radar beef with Drake, he and Cole have had a positive relationship with one another in the past. The duo have worked together on numerous tracks, toured worldwide, and even teased a collaborative album, which never ultimately materialized. However, it appears as though J. Cole’s lyrics on “First Person Shooter,” referring to himself, Drake, and Kendrick as the Big 3 artists leading the rap game, sparked this fiery response from Kendrick Lamar in the first place.

On “Like That,” Kendrick Lamar alludes to his foes clicking up before name-checking both “First Person Shooter” and Drake’s album For All The Dogs. Kendrick raps, “F*** sneak dissin’ / First person shooter, I hope they came with three switches,” and “For all your dogs gettin’ buried, that’s a K with all these nines, he gon’ see Pet Sematary.” His most explicit jab at J. Cole responds directly to the Big 3 discussion, with the bar, “Think I won’t drop the location? I still got PTSD / Motherf*** the Big 3, n**** it’s just Big Me.” Clearly, Kendrick Lamar felt insulted by the mere notion that Drake and J. Cole are on his level, rebuking the notion of sharing the crown with two rappers he views to be beneath him artistically.

Drake & J. Cole Have Not Responded On Wax

While Drake had some choice words for his detractors at a recent concert stop, neither J. Cole nor Drake have responded to Kendrick’s “Like That” verse in the days since it was released. Fans anticipate a mellow rebuttal from Cole, possibly in the form of a “Might Delete Later” vlog entry or a freestyle verse. Fans are skeptical that Drake will directly respond to Kendrick Lamar on a record. Many claim that Drake can’t write a compelling diss to the Compton rapper. This is especially after receiving a scathing lyrical beating from Pusha T on the track “The Story of Adidon” several years ago.

Either way, “Like That” will surely not end this beef, as Future and Metro Boomin appear to have sided with Kendrick, along with other notable collaborators such as Rick Ross and The Weeknd. After J. Cole and Drake linked on For All The Dogs, many fans hoped to see a big 3 collaboration on Cole’s upcoming LP The Fall Off. Now, the idea of such a collaboration seems further from materializing than ever before.

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Nicki Minaj “Big Foot”: A Lyrical Breakdown Of The Megan Thee Stallion Diss

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It’s been nearly five years since “Hot Girl Summer” dominated the charts, and the track’s former collaborators are at war right now. Days after Megan Thee Stallion’s shots at Nicki Minaj on her new single “HISS,” the Pink Friday 2 rapper responded with “Big Foot” in the wee hours of Monday morning. This comes after a whole weekend’s worth of social media responses, Twitter rants, promo material, and more from the First Lady of Young Money. However, with this diss track, she goes into a little more detail when it comes to her main grievances toward the Houston superstar.

Naturally, fans are debating the meaning of certain lyrics beyond the standard “I’m a better rapper” talk, speculating on what else they could attack each other with, and ultimately, whether this cut is a solid diss. Does it live up to Nicki Minaj’s own hype for it, or does it fall short of expectations? No matter what you think or which side you fall on, there are plenty of lyrics to break down and comment on here. If Megan Thee Stallion doesn’t come through with a response… will “Big Foot” stand on its own two feet or will it limp to an easy “victory”? And if Meg does reply on wax, will Nicki’s diss come out on top, or will she need to scramble in the studio to improve her chances?

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Nicki Minaj Takes On The Megan Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez Case

To answer these questions, let’s start with what most people probably wanted to hear about: the Tory Lanez case. Nicki Minaj thinks that Megan Thee Stallion is lying about the whole thing, and offered some particular jabs. For one, there’s the “Big Foot” and “good foot” reference about her being shot in just one foot, whereas she originally claimed it was both. “Bad b***h, she like six foot, I call her Bigfoot/ The b***h fell off, I said, ‘Get up on your good foot.’” Also, the “Everybody” hitmaker paints a picture of Meg “rubbing on Tory toupée” and asking her: “F**k you get shot with no scar?” For what it’s worth, the Hottie did post a picture of the injury on social media, although folks theorize that she was actually hurt by broken glass. Hence: “Glass fragment foot a** b***h.”

Not only that, but Nicki Minaj also roped Kelsey Harris into this, Megan Thee Stallion’s former best friend who got with Tory Lanez. They had a falling out as a result of all this, and Nicki took aim, claiming that Meg slept with Harris’ man and didn’t chastise a friend for speaking on her best friend’s child online. “F***in’ your best friend man is cr*zy, you the type, though” and “You know, whenever I meet a woman that would f**k her friend’s man (And let your friend talk about your ex-friend’s baby on the Internet), I know that they have a very evil spirit” are highlights in this regard.

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Carl Crawford, 1501 Certified Entertainment & The Industry

“B***h, you better stop that dialogue/ Before I hit Carl and buy your catalog,” Nicki Minaj warns in the song’s intro (which, by the way, is delivered in a slightly spoken-word style that the outro doubles down on much harder). With this, she opened the floodgates on Megan Thee Stallion’s animosity towards her former label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, and its CEO Carl Crawford. After many disputes about royalties, contract details, and attempted sabotage, Megan and 1501 settled a lawsuit, resulting in her current status as an independent artist with a lot of industry backing. Minaj also questions this, as she claims that she didn’t earn the space she occupies in the game by merit, but rather by connections and favors.

“Uh, still ain’t topped ‘Red Ruby’/ Tryna steal the sauce, I said, ‘Get up out my cookbook,’” Nicki Minaj raps in reference to “Red Ruby Da Sleeze.” That single from her included a line about “not f***ing with horses” that many interpreted as a shot towards Megan Thee Stallion. With it, she also suggests Megan is stealing from others and not implementing her own style. “They got you all them Grammys, but your flow’s still a no” also alludes to this idea that the “one flow h*e” bought her success. As such, Nicki might buy the 28-year-old’s catalog just so she can profit off of what she perceives to be lesser work than hers that is owed to her influence.

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Megan’s Relationships With Other Rappers

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: DaBaby and Megan Thee Stallion attend the BET Hip Hop Awards 2019 at Cobb Energy Center on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)

“Big Foot” continues this line of thought by referencing Megan Thee Stallion’s past romance rumors with other rappers. Therefore, Nicki Minaj insinuates that she used these relationships as stepping stones, and uses sexual favors to rise in the game. Through some wordplay, Nicki names French Montana, Moneybagg Yo, Trey Songz, DaBaby, G-Eazy, and the aforementioned Carl Crawford. “Sort of like French… She wanna party with DaBaby while rubbin’ on Tory toupe/ I guess she needed Moneybaggs for them Trey Songz/ She G-Eazy, Carl made her crawl for it.”

Most notably, Nicki Minaj name-drops her ex-boyfriend Pardison Fontaine as a ghostwriter. Meg and Pardi had a rough split with a lot of baggage and accusations of cheating, fake artistry, and more. “For a free beat, you could hit Megan raw/ If you a ghostwriter, party (Pardi) in Megan jaw.” In addition, the 41-year-old alludes to a tweet she let out saying that Future “made [her] pay” $250K for a feature. Other lines from Nicki Minaj suggest Megan Thee Stallion is simply mad that no one loves her back. “She just mad that no n***a ever loved her/ No n***a gon’ stand ten toes behind her/ Is it my fault I got good vagin-er?“

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Thee Stallion’s Mother, Kenneth Petty & Megan’s Law

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Megan Thee Stallion performs at Coachella on April 16, 2022 in Indio, California. (Rich Fury/Getty Images)

Now we arrive at arguably the most controversial and heavy part of “Big Foot.” Megan Thee Stallion referenced Megan’s Law on “HISS” (a U.S. law requiring publicly available information on registered sex offenders), which most people thought blasted Nicki Minaj’s husband. Nicki and Kenneth Petty face backlash and scrutiny not just for his past, but for their alleged subsequent efforts to silence his accuser and erase this blemish. We bring this up because it gave the Barbz’s leader impetus to reference Meg’s family and condemn alleged hypocrisy. “This little begging wh*re talking about Megan’s Law/ For a free beat, you could hit Megan raw” and “Now, since you think it’s funny to speak about people’s families, we’ll all join in, we’ll all play the reindeer games” target this.

As such, Nicki Minaj mentions Holly Thomas (rap name Holly-Wood), Megan Thee Stallion’s mother who died in 2019 of a cancerous brain tumor. Connecting this to the Tory Lanez case again and other accusations, Roman invokes Thomas’ memory. “Swearing on your dead mother when you lie” is an example, and obviously, so are the chorus and outro: “‘Cause she was lying on your dead mama, on-on your dead mama” and “If you don’t apologize to your mama in 24 hours/ S**t gonna get uglier than KenBarbie, okay? Don’t play.” What’s more is that Nicki claims Meg slept with Holly’s partner (Sigh, how you f**k your mother man when she die?) and points to more alleged secrets. “But, I’m very serious, h*e, the things that you’ve lied about, even pertaining to your mom, you don’t want them out, okay?“

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Nicki Calls Out Alleged Lies & Warns Megan Of What’s Next

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Nicki Minaj at The 2019 Met Gala on May 06, 2019 in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

On that note, perhaps the most salient point of “Big Foot” is Nicki Minaj’s claim that Megan Thee Stallion is a false front. “How you go on Gayle King and can’t cry?” (plus “You was lying to the Queen, then you went lying to the King, Gayle“) tackles Megan’s interview where she didn’t shed a tear despite her emotional testimony. Additionally, Minaj brings up alleged liposuction (Why did you lie about your lipo?). The Kenneth Petty debacle also resurfaces, calling his crimes “30-year-old tea, so stale” and accusing Thee Stallion of being drunk and belligerent. “Kylie kicked you out and made you stumble to the car.” Finally, Nicki asks: “Why the f**k is you humping on a minor?” It’s unclear whether she’s mocking Megan asking her this question or accusing her of this behavior.

“I don’t think you want the next installment of this song,” Nicki Minaj warns Megan Thee Stallion in the spoken-word outro. “Now listen up, Big Foot,
you know I got a lot of tea, I went easy on you,” Nicki says. “Soon as your new nose heals, and soon as your -– well, let’s leave that for the second installment, brrr!” As such, she suggests another bombshell revelation or attack is coming soon. With all that in mind, what did you think of this diss track? Do you think Tina Snow will bite back harder, or is this a checkmate from the jump? Hit the comments section with your takes and stay up to date on HNHH for more updates on this battle.

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Megan Thee Stallion Takes Aim On “Hiss”: Breaking Down The Bars Toward Her Targets

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This is shaping up to be the wildest New Music Friday in a while after Megan Thee Stallion made a triumphant return with her latest song, “Hiss.” She announced the track only a few days out from its January 26 release, and as soon as midnight hit, fans flooded streaming services to hear what the Hottie hitmaker has been working on.

Almost immediately, fans began sharing a few controversial lyrics that they believed targeted people who didn’t have nice things to say about Megan in the past. Now, the femcee didn’t necessarily drop any names. However, a flurry of conversation was immediate, with social media users taking to platforms with their guesses. Fans broke down some references and concluded there were several that Megan may have been discussing on “Hiss.” This morning, during a call with The Breakfast Club, the Traumazine rapper was asked about her new track.

Charlamagne Tha God flatly questioned Megan if she outwardly said any of her foes’ names on the single. After a slight pause, she replied, “Hit dogs holler.” And boy, have they ever been on X (formerly Twitter), where Nicki Minaj and the Barbz haven’t stopped firing off nasty messages and liking anti-Megan posts. However, she isn’t the only one who the public believes Megan Thee Stallion was letting off steam about, so let’s take a look at a few bars that seem to target the industry elite who have openly spoken out against the Texas titan in the past.

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It hasn’t even been a full 24 hours since Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hiss” hit airwaves and the Queen rapper has been unleashing. On the track, Megan raps: “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan, these hoe’s mad at Megan’s Law.” This is referring to a law enacted after the murder of seven-year-old Megan Kanka in 1994 by a sex offender who lived in her neighborhood. Megan’s Law was created to legally require sex offenders to register with their local law enforcement or government.

Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty has been in and out of headlines for years regarding the 1990s cases where he served time. Also in 1994, a 16-year-old Jennifer Hough accused Petty, who was the same age, of raping her at knifepoint. He denied the allegations but later entered a guilty plea to an attempted rape charge. Petty would serve over four years in prison and must register as a sex offender.

Minaj hasn’t spoken about the controversy at length, especially considering there are still legal issues tied to the incident. However, the raptress icon didn’t waste a moment making fun of Megan The Stallion online after hearing “Hiss.” Nicki has mocked Megan being shot and has been liking posts chastising Megan and her case with Tory Lanez, among highlighting other controversies.

Drake

Minaj’s longtime Young Money bestie Drake may have also caught an arrow on “Hiss.” Megan spits, “These n*ggas hate on BBLs and be walkin’ ’round with the same scars (Ah)/ Real curvy, no edgin’, n*ggas fight to get in my section (My section).” There have long been rumors that Drake didn’t gain his figure in the gym, but under the knife. Joe Budden infamously teased years ago that Drizzy underwent cosmetic surgery to get his body right and tight.

Further, Drake’s friendship and support of Tory Lanez through the latter’s trial caused a stir. Then, on his Her Loss, 21 Savage-assisted track “Circo Loco,” Drake was accused of targeting Megan unprovoked with the bars: “This b*tch lie ’bout gettin’ shots, but she still a stallion.” This helped continue the social media vitriol against Megan, most notably from DJ Akademiks, as she faced allegations of lying about being shot by Lanez. A jury sided with the prosecution and sentenced Lanez to 10 years in prison. He, and his supporters, continue to maintain his innocence.

Pardison Fontaine

The romance between Megan Thee Stallion and Pardison Fontaine may be a thing of the past, but fans believe she hinted at her ex on “Hiss.” When the pair emerged, they couldn’t get enough of showing off their love on red carpets and at events. Fontaine was present throughout Megan’s Tory Lanez ordeal and even defended his then-lady against the Chixtape hitmaker.

However, like many high-profile romances often do, things ended quietly between Pardison and Megan. Then, the latter dropped “Cobra,” a track where she insinuated a lover cheated on her in their shared bed. She never said any of the lyrics were about Fontaine, but he took things personally and retaliated with a song of his own. On “Hiss,” fans think Megan was taking a verbal shot at her ex when she said, “He can’t move on, can’t let it go (Let it go)/ he hooked, nose full of that Tina Snow.” She stated elsewhere, “Say he a player, but he in his feelings (What?)/Bet I won’t give up the p*ssy again/ Sh*t, should’ve gave it to his friend (Ayy).“

Tory Lanez & Akademiks

“Diss”—ahem—”Hiss” wouldn’t be complete without a reference to Tory Lanez. For years, Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion were engaged in a rift that had a chokehold on Hip Hop. Fans were divided over Megan testifying that Lanez shot her in the foot in July 2020 following a Hollywood Hills party at Kylie Jenner’s home. Although Megan did not initially name her assailant, Lanez took to the internet with posts that ignited the Southern star.

Megan took to Instagram Live to directly accuse Lanez of shooting her in the foot. This caused a massive divide, and soon, Thee Stallion found herself on the receiving end of internet hate as Lanez continued to deny culpability. Further, Lanez before the trial and his subsequent sentencing, Lanez repeatedly targeted Megan in social media posts. Moreover, he antagonized Megan with a music video of him butchering horse feet. His famous friends followed suit, with jokes about being shot and allegations that Megan lied about the incident.

Megan Thee Stallion seeming references Lanez’s incarceration on “Hiss,” but doesn’t deliver a message to him. Instead, she had a few words in the outro for his supporters who continued to harass her. Some think this one was also for Akademiks. “Say, b*tch-ass n*gga, don’t type me nothin’ else, don’t write me nothin’ else / Download JPay since y’all n*ggas got so much to say / Or schedule a conjugal visit or somethin’, hahaha / D*ck ridin’-ass n*ggas.”

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Ice Spice Drops Questionable Bars In New Snippet, Fans Rip It To Shreds

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It is very common for even the best and biggest rappers to lay down some horrific bars. Some of the worst kinds of lyrics are the ones when they say “I’m the s**t” and then make a disgusting comparison to bowel movements. Even the great J. Cole had a blunder like this once. According to HipHopDX, the North Carolina rapper’s track, “Dollar and a Dream III,” featured this bar. “I let you feel like you the s*** but boy, you can’t out-fart me.” There is speculation that Ice Spice references this song in a new snippet.

Not a lot of rappers had a bigger year than Ice Spice. The Bronx, New York product has become one of the names that everyone is talking about. It is going to be a challenge to top her 2023. However, she has the opportunity to do so by dropping a good debut album. For right now, that goal is not off to the best start. The snippet we mentioned is not going over well with fans.

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Ice Spice Is “The S**t”

Ice Spice shared a preview of this song on her Twitter and the first lyric that came out of her mouth was, “You think you the s***? B****, you not even the fart.” Fans in the comments did not hold back one bit. One goes, “You think you the shi, you not even the fart” has to be the worst opening lyric of 2024 and we just started.” Another says, “Fast food processed music for a fast food processed generation.” While many feel that Ice is not the best writer to begin with, it looks like she has a lot of reconciling to do after teasing this.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new snippet from Ice Spice? After what you heard in the preview, how good or bad will this song be? What is your take on rappers using human waste bars in music? Should they stray away from them for good, or do they have their place? Will Ice Spice have a better 2024 compared to 2023? 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 news around Ice Spice. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Doja Cat’s “Wet Vagina” Song Calls Out Kardashian Family’s “Pretty, Plastic” Faces

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Due to near-constant trolling and feuding with her fans, Doja Cat had us thinking that her career was coming to an end earlier this year. Thankfully she managed to deliver her Scarlet album this past New Music Friday (September 22), complete with 17 songs and no features. It finds her exploring far different sounds than we heard of 2021’s Planet Her, such as a nod to Griselda’s distinct work on her controversial “Balut” single. Aside from her team’s incredible production, Doja also has our attention with her lyrics, some of which appear to discuss her relationship with J. Cyrus.

The “Say So” singer’s union with the embattled comedian was a major source of contention for some “Kittenz” as they came forward to share their stories of abuse with Doja. No matter what the world has to say about her man, on “Agora Hills” she makes it clear that she’s in the mood for marriage. In addition to the subliminal messages about Cyrus that appear throughout, the internet is also talking about the 27-year-old’s name-drop of the Kardashian family on “Wet Vagina.”

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Doja Cat’s Scarlet Album Has Hip-Hop Heads Intrigued

“Tell me why ol’ shorty walkin’ like she got a stick in her a**?”” Doja asks on the early fan favourite track. “And pretty face, plastic, it’s givin’ Kardashian.” Of course, the famous siblings have been called out for skirting the truth around their history of plastic surgery in the past. However, recent years have seen them using their platforms more transparently, with youngest sister Kylie Jenner even recently admitting to having a breast augmentation several years ago.

Doja Cat’s bars about Kim Kardashian and her sisters may not be entirely flattering, but still, all publicity is good on some level. The mother of four has been in the spotlight a ton as we move into fall, most recently thanks to her acting performance in the latest season of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story. Read what viewers have been saying about the first episode at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Melle Mel Hits Back At Eminem’s “Realest” Diss Track: Stream

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After hearing what Eminem said about him on Ez Mil’s “Realest” single, Melle Mel is finally hitting back. On Tuesday (August 8) afternoon, the hip-hop veteran chiefly shared his response to the Detroit native on YouTube. Beforehand, he shared a teaser with fans on Instagram to generate plenty of buzz. “No apologies, this ain’t a disclaimer / I’m the king of legend, the first hall of famer,” Mel firstly rhymes in the clip. “Makin’ diss tracks, I know you with that / Now everybody get ready for the kickback.” At the end of the brief clip, he asks Em, “Why you hurt?”

As HipHopDX points out, it was only a few months ago that Melle speculated that the 8 Mile actor has only been so successful due to his skin colour. “Hip Hop has been good to me, huh / But when they say that I’m only Top 5 ’cause I’m white, why would I be stunned?” Slim Shady recently rapped before name-dropping his nemesis directly. “I’ll be the last to toy with a juice head whose brain is half destroyed like a meteor hit it / Now with Melle Mel, he lost his ass to ‘roids.”

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Melle Mel Has a Response for Slim Shady

Upon dropping his video this evening, Mel’s highly anticipated diss for the “Mockingbird” artist was revealed. Unfortunately, it’s left many listeners predicting that Eminem won’t even bother to respond. “Yo, check your man. Come look at your friend ‘cuz I think that Eminem is popping pills again,” he spits midway through the brief video above.

“I never thought it was possible to make a worse diss than Nick Cannon [did] to Em,” one person markedly wrote in the comments. “Today, I was proven wrong. Well done.” If you haven’t already heard Eminem’s initial diss aimed at Melle Mel, you can stream that at the link below. Which of the two rap legends do you think has better bars? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Lizzo’s Best Bars About Self-Acceptance

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Lizzo has been a champion for body positivity and self-acceptance for a long time. The singer and rapper has risen through the ranks to become a prominent force in mainstream music. Although the haters are still present, Lizzo’s known for brushing them off, especially in her music. With her lyrics, she’s gained a slew of fans who are constantly learning to love themselves.

While she’s become a staple in the conversation of loving oneself, Lizzo has been in hot water recently. Some of her former dancers have sued the singer for workplace mistreatment, sexual harassment, and much more, shocking the singer’s fans. Lizzo addressed the allegations on social media, tagging them as “sensationalized stories.” These allegations prove quite alarming after creating a brand centered around acceptance and positivity. Nonetheless, her lyrics have soothed a host of listeners over the years. 

“Fitness” (2018)

“Booty vicious, mind yo business. I been working, working on my fitness / I been lifting heavy metal, see this ass? Ain’t no rental.”

In this 2018 anthem from the pop star, she makes it blatantly clear that her body is a temple, and she regularly takes care of it. “Fitness” is accompanied by minimal production driven by punchy 808s and a playful, repetitive melody. Lizzo confidently declares her independence and celebrates her body on the track. “Fitness” is also as sensual as it is uplifting, but the song is undeniably a big-up from Lizzo to her body. 

“Let ‘Em Say” with Caroline Smith (2014)

“I’m just as thick as my skin is. I feel the water rolling down my back.”

Released in 2014, this is one of Lizzo’s earliest tracks, and a deep cut in her discography. This pop offering features artist Caroline Smith and is one of Lizzo’s most underrated songs about body positivity. The bright, upbeat tune is a feel-good song with a catchy melody and features lyrics that encourage listeners to let go. It also urges them to live their lives and disregard the words and actions of people who try to shame them.

“Truth Hurts” (2019)

“I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m a 100% that b*tch, even when I’m crying crazy.”

“Truth Hurts” is Lizzo’s breakout single and arguably her biggest song to date. The song is equal parts a heartbreak song and also a self-love anthem. Here, she cries unashamedly as she mourns another love gone wrong but simultaneously uses those tears as ammo, firing shots at the subject of her tears. “Truth Hurts” is relatable, empowering, and has left many women feeling fearless because they are indeed 100 percent “that b*tch.”

“Everybody’s Gay” (2022)

“B*tch, say less, express yourself / B*tch, get dressed, un-stress yourself.”

This disco-pop track off her 2022 album, Special, will inspire you to get off your feet, put your hands in the air, and dance. It is also a genuinely happy song, encouraging listeners to forget their worries. In addition, it tells listeners to find their happy place and dance the night away. This is another underrated body positivity anthem from the artist, but it clearly preaches that message, of self-love and zero judgment.

“My Skin” (2015)

“I woke up in this, I woke up in this. In my skin / I can’t wash it away, so you can’t take it away from me.”

On “My Skin,” a standout track from her sophomore album, Big GRRRL Small World, Lizzo lets the world know that she wears her skin with pride and encourages everyone to do so. The song opens with a 20-second monologue from Lizzo about body positivity. Here, she speaks about self-love, after which she delivers heartfelt lyrics. The track is also accompanied by a mild production and background choral vocals. “My Skin” promotes unity and self-love, and also encourages people to embrace themselves, flaws and all.

“Juice” (2019)

“I was born like this, don’t even gotta try / I’m like Chardonnay, get better over time.”

Lizzo oozes so much confidence and body positivity on this track, it is no wonder why it’s a fan favorite. When someone opens a song with the line, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, don’t say it, ‘cause I know I’m cute,” you should know they have a staggering amount of confidence. “Juice” is an upbeat number and is also another of the star’s breakout singles. It has some of her most catchy melodies and boisterous lyrics. 

“Special” (2022)

“I’m so glad that you’re still with us / Broken, but damn, you’re still perfect.”

The titular song of Lizzo’s most recent album, Special, is a truly beautiful and heartfelt rendition from the artist. With some of her most powerful lyrics to date, this song preaches an unflinching message of self-love and appreciation for oneself. Furthermore, it’s dedicated to anyone who rarely gets to hear that they are special. Lizzo speaks directly to every person listening and reminds them that they are valid, they are valued, and that she is glad they are alive. It is a much-needed message of love that people need to hear, and although it’s not one of the biggest songs in her discography, it is certainly one of Lizzo’s most essential about self-acceptance.

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Gucci Mane Shades Wack 100 On “Bluffin” Collab With Lil Baby

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Gucci Mane has been coming at us with nothing short of consistency so far in 2023 when it comes to his music. He previously began the year with “King Snipe” alongside Kodak Black. Next, he appeared on Big Scarr’s posthumous project with “Trappin N Rappin.” Since then we’ve also heard the southern superstar team up with BigWalkDog and Lil Zay before returning to his roots on “06 Gucci” featuring 21 Sav and DaBaby. That joint effort was met with an abundance of praise from hip-hop heads. Thankfully, it’s since been followed by more heat from Mane.

Back in May, he tapped both Roddy Ricch and Nardo Wick for “Pissy.“ Now, Gucci is notably kicking off the summer season with “Bluffin.” The nearly two-and-a-half minute-long track finds him working alongside Lil Baby, and notably dropping bars that diss Wack 100. “I want my M’s up to one, two, three, four, five one-hundred / I ain’t arguin’ on the internet, I’m not Wack 100,” the 43-year-old rhymes.

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Gucci Mane Calls on Lil Baby for “Bluffin” Single

Of course, the embattled industry executive has long been known for involving himself in other people’s business. Most recently he condemned YK Osiris for his behaviour toward Sukihana which sparked a massive debate on social media. Elsewhere this year we’ve seen Wack 100 dissing J. Prince, getting into a screaming match with Maino, and making an appearance on Blueface and Chrisean Rock’s controversial reality show. Needless to say, the industry executive knows a thing or two about speaking on other people’s problems.

Wack doesn’t appear to have responded to Gucci’s bars at this yet, but if he has thoughts, it likely won’t be long before we hear them. Are you feeling Gucci Mane and Lil Baby’s New Music Friday arrival? Check the song and accompanying visual out on YouTube above, then share your thoughts in the comments. Make sure to come back later this weekend for more HNHH release recommendations on our Fire Emoji and R&B Season playlist updates.

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Lloyd Banks Reacts After Murda Mook Accuses Him Of Biting His Bars

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Biting bars is a faux pas but it happens to the best of ‘em. Lloyd Banks, unfortunately, is the latest rapper to face accusations of stealing lyrics. Murda Mook appeared on The Danza Project podcast last month where detailed his grievances with established rappers in the music industry, who watch the battles without showing love. “Battle rap, in the beginning, was taboo to mention,” he explained. “N***as used to watch – like, it wasn’t cool to mention it. It used to be those, ‘Oh, them battle rapping ass n***as,’ but n***as used to watch it.”

That’s when he turned his attention to Lloyd Banks, who he believes is a perfect example of this issues “Lloyd Banks is my guy, but he took two of my bars,” he said. “I told him. He know, he know it. But, nevertheless, y’all can find it later. Find the bars later.” He then suggested that Banks likely didn’t think anyone would catch on. “Blue is just nice regardless, though. I’m not saying it’s like that. He probably thought, ‘Nobody gon’ see this battle rap shit, right?’” 

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Lloyd Banks Responds To Murda Mook

Although Mook wasn’t being entirely serious with his claims, Lloyd Banks clearly wasn’t too fond of his name being brought up in that light. In response to Murda Mook’s podcast appearance, Banks slid into the comment section of @hiphopwolf where he commented with a cap emoji. Even if Banks kept his response brief, we could imagine that he might have a few bars in the chamber in case Mook escalates this situation. However, it should be noted that Banks has praised Mook’s skillset in the past.

Banks’ recent response comes shortly after another famed battle rapper, Cassidy, cleared up allegations of dissing the Course Of The Inevitable rapper. During an interview with Cam Capone, Cassidy explained his “Punchline King” bar from his Bars On I-95 Freestyle. “I been talking that and just because I used that I’m around the Punchline King. It was like, ‘I done battled all around my city banks’ or whatever I said. It’s a play on the city bank, like the bank, but I done really battled all around my city. I  never really seen no battles with Banks. He get busy, he lyrical, he punch and all that but I never seen no battles or heard about him being outside just battling all day like how I was in my city.”

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