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DJ Akademiks Wants Lupe Fiasco To Start A Battle With Kendrick Lamar

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DJ Akademiks is calling on any rapper with the skillset to take down Kendrick Lamar to step up and challenge the iconic Compton rapper. He made the comments while reacting to Big Sean’s recent appearance on Charlamagne Tha God’s new podcast, Out of Context. Sean revealed during the interview that he almost had a beef with Lamar following the release of a leaked version of “Element.” On the track, Lamar had dissed Sean but quickly called him up to apologize.

“Yo, I’m at the point—even y’all say Drake ain’t win— I’m rooting for any n***a that could f*ck Kendrick up! I’m tired of this sh*t!” Akademiks yelled while streaming. “He got rappers sounding like h*es! N****s are apologizing, scrolling through their text messages unsending what is this n***a doing? Y’all got the same 24 hours in a day why can’t y’all squabble with this little midget, what the f**k?!?!” From there, he suggested Lupe Fiasco needs to take down Lamar.

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Kendrick Lamar Films “Not Like Us” Music Video In L.A.

Watts, CA – June 22: Kendrick Lamar dances during the music video shoot for “Not Like Us” at Nickerson Gardens on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Watts, CA. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Akademiks’ suggestion comes after Fiasco recently clarified that he doesn’t have any issues with Lamar during a conversation with Joe Budden on X (formerly Twitter) Spaces. “I do not have a problem,” he claimed. “No matter what was said in the past, what you think happened, what happened, what didn’t happen. I personally and professionally do not have a problem with my brother-in-arms Kendrick Lamar.” Fiasco previously sparked rumors about a hatred for Lamar by siding with Drake in their viral feud.

DJ Akademiks Gets Heated At Big Sean

Check out Akademiks’ response to Big Sean’s comments above. Be on the lookout for further updates on DJ Akademiks as well as Kendrick Lamar and Lupe Fiasco on HotNewHipHop.

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Erica Banks Says She’s Confident In Competing Against Megan Thee Stallion But Fans Aren’t So Sure

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Erica Banks says she’s confident she’d beat Megan Thee Stallion in a freestyle competition. She discussed the idea during an interview with The Neighborhood Talk at Twogether Land after fans proposed the idea in the comments section of one of her Instagram posts, earlier this month. Both she and Megan have freestyled over Gucci Mane’s “I Think I Love Her.”

“Everybody can do a freestyle on whatever beat they choose, but it’s a big difference between me and you,” she remarked. From there, they discussed her making an appearance at Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour and where her relationship with the rapper stands now.

Read More: Erica Banks Gets Tons Of Love From Fans For Freestyle Over “Get It Sexyy”

Erica Banks Attends BET Hip-Hop Awards

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 03: Erica Banks attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2023 at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 03, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Nykieria Chaney/FilmMagic)

Despite the confidence, fans in the comments section weren’t as sure she would win. “Right it’s a difference lol.. because Meg just sold out MSG and what are you doing?” one user remarked. Another added: “She can honestly rap, I like erica. but she walked in the industry being messy & still is. Even after she went through almost the same thing megan did with 1501. At least Build your fanbase before you try & come for someone who’s on a Larger scale.” Check out Banks’ full comments on the idea below.

Erica Banks On Going Against Megan Thee Stallion

 
 
 
 
 
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The drama comes as Megan Thee Stallion has been preparing for the release of her next studio album. She’s already released the singles, “Cobra”, “Hiss”, and “Boa.” She hasn’t revealed any further details about the project’s release, but she’ll be embarking on the Hot Girl Summer Tour, later this year to promote the new music. Be on the lookout for further updates on Erica Banks on HotNewHipHop.

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Rapsody Breaks Silence On J Cole & Kendrick Lamar’s Feud: “War Is War”

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Rapsody addressed the previous feud between Kendrick Lamar and J Cole, both of whom she’s collaborated with in the past, during an appearance on The Bootleg Kev Podcast. In doing so, she praised Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly and remarked that if it were her in the battle, she would’ve avoided going at Lamar’s discography. Cole labeled the project overrated during his diss track, “7 Minute Drill,” which he’s since removed from streaming services.

“I try not to speak on these things – the whole thoughts, myself, I mean,” Rapsody said. “But, eh. He’s a man. He made his decision. But if I’m just speaking from me? If I’m in that position? I love this – the spirit of what this is, the sport of what this is.” From there, she spoke on To Pimp a Butterfly. “When Cole made his apology, and when he did it, I was like, ‘I would never approach it, going at his discography.’ But the art of war is just…war is war,” she said.

Read More: Rapsody Explains Why J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar Are Brilliant On “Rate The Bars”

Rapsody Performs At Dreamville Festival

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 7: J Cole performs during the 2024 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 7, 2024, in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

The feud began when Lamar dissed Cole and Drake on Metro Boomin and Future’s “Like That.” Although Cole responded with “7 Minute Drill,” he apologized for doing so just days later. “That sh*t disrupts my f*cking peace,” he admitted at Dreamville Festival. “So what I want to say right here tonight is in the midst of me doing that, trying to find a little angle and downplay this n***a’s f*cking catalog and his greatness, I want to say right now tonight, how many people think Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest motherf*ckers to ever touch a f*cking microphone? Dreamville, y’all love Kendrick Lamar, correct? As do I.”

Rapsody Reacts To J Cole’s Apology To Kendrick Lamar

Check out Rapsody’s opinion on the feud as well as Cole’s apology above. Regardless of Cole’s move, Lamar is still beefing with Drake. Be on the lookout for further updates on J Cole and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Jim Jones Challenges Rappers Of His Era To $100,000 Battle

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Jim Jones says he’s willing to bet $100,000 on a rap battle with any artist from his era. Taking to Instagram, earlier this week, he issued the challenge for his peers. He noted in the caption of his video that his first album released in 2004.

“With the exception of my #LobbyBoyz @fitlitclub this is for everyone of you old n****s lol I want smoke bad,” he wrote in the caption of his post. “Let’s start wit 100k at any studio do it live for th people to judge lol. Let’s see who excepts this challenge from my era my first album was 2004.”

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Jim Jones Attends Hot 97 Winter Jam

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 30: Jim Jones attends Hot 97 Winter Jam on December 30, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

In the full video, he added: “Tell them old n****s get in the studio. They trying to do everything but rap. I know nostalgia sells but that sh*t old, ya heard? Come out and play. I could come to any studio I’m at. “I’ll cook any one of you n****s up from my era. And I got the bag to match it. This is a public service announcement 2024. I’m giving out all smoke to you n****s from my era.” Lil Duval popped up in the comments section to announce he’d bet $20,000 on Fabolous. Other fans brought up Mase, 50 Cent, Jadakiss, and more. “Ghostface, Banks, All three Lox, 50, Cam, Mase, Ludacris, Busta, Eminem, Wayne just to name a few,” one user wrote. Check out Jones’ post below.

Jim Jones Issues His Challenge

 
 
 
 
 
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Jones released his latest project, Jim Jones Presents Byrdgang 2.0, back in October of last year. He collaborated with YellowTapee, Keen Streetz, Dyce Payso, Melii, Dilla Illa, and several more artists on the effort. Be on the lookout for further updates on Jim Jones on HotNewHipHop.

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Joe Budden Responds To JR Writer Wanting To Battle Him

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As if Joe Budden hasn’t been in enough rap beef as of late, it looks like he sparked a new one. Moreover, during a recent episode of his podcast, he blasted an old verse from rapper and freestyle veteran JR Writer on his 2018 song “Presidential.” JR responded to this attack by challenging the podcaster and fellow rapper to a battle, sharing an embarrassing clip of Budden free styling and getting boos from the crowd. “Now JR… You don’t even believe what you’re typing to me lol,” the Slaughterhouse MC responded to Writer’s attacks. Furthermore, these were a series of tweets and Instagram Story posts in which the Harlem lyricist continued to go at the media personality for his comments.

“‘And y’all booing the hard s**t’ [laughing emoji],” JR Writer quoted Joe Budden while sharing the clip of him getting booed at a freestyle, which was the one Joe responded to. “Since you keep speaking on me, let’s jump in the ring so I can smoke the s**t out you bozo @JoeBudden. If not shut ya hating a** up! Lol.”

Read More: Joe Budden Fires Back At Critics Saying He’s Unqualified Amid Drake Feud

Joe Budden & JR Writer Trade Blows Online

“Lol you have never been better than me,” JR Writer clapped back at Joe Budden’s response. “You wasn’t even the best in ya own group. And I’m dead serious. We can do it on Smack, RBE, Chrome, PICK ONE! 5 years ago the JBP [Joe Budden Podcast] gave me props on ‘The Upstage‘ Album. 5 years later Joe is on his podcast w new n***as listening to the “Outro” on that same album talking about turn it off. And the trolls thought I was mad cuz he critiqued a new verse lol.”

“Joe Budden has never been a better Rapper than me in his life,” the 38-year-old wrote on his Instagram Story. “His Music run wasn’t better, his group run wasn’t better, his freestyle run wasn’t better. And I rap better than he has ever rapped RIGHT NOW! Stop speaking on me.” For more news and the latest updates on Joe Budden and JR Writer, check back in with HNHH.

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