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Will Smith 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards Performance Would’ve Happened If Fat Joe Had His Way

October 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Today (October 10), the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards will be airing after filming took place in Atlanta last week. We got a look at what some of our favourite stars wore on the red carpet already, but when it comes to what went down inside, there’s still much to be seen on the small screen this evening. Fat Joe was tapped to host the annual ceremony, and ahead of its premiere, he spoke with PEOPLE about the artist he desperately wanted to see perform, but unfortunately couldn’t secure.

“You know who I didn’t successfully get was Will Smith,” the Terror Squad lyricist confessed, revealing that his hope was to have the actor do a hip-hop 50 tribute. “I was really trying to get Will Smith to come out and do ‘Summer Time’. He’s filming ‘Bad Boys,’ but we tried. We try to pull off a miracle if we can. We try to pull a cloud out of the sky,” Joe additionally noted.

Fat Joe Wanted to See Will Smith Perform “Summertime”

As for what viewers can expect to see, increased confidence from the 53-year-old is on the list. This marks his second year MCing the event, which he’s long been preparing for. “I always think back to being in junior high and doing the talent shows and then Apollo Theater Amateur Night and it all leads to this. And so it’s an honour for me,” Joe revealed. He also shared that we’ll see a total of eight outfit changes throughout the evening in an attempt to keep up with the notoriously stylish women of rap.

He may not have been able to come through for the annual BET Hip Hop Awards, but that doesn’t mean Will Smith isn’t still bringing new contributions to the genre. Just last month he announced that his Class of ’88 podcast will be coming soon to examine the world of rap during his younger years. Read more about that project at the link below, and let us know if you’ll be watching Fat Joe on hosting duty later this evening in the comments.

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Charlamagne Tha God Called Birdman To Squash Beef, Radio Host Claims

October 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Charlamagne Tha God told HipHopDX that all it took to end his beef with Birdman was a lengthy phone call. “He’s an OG that I look up to as far as what he’s built, as far as being a mogul. You can’t deny him,” Charlamagne told the outlet at the BET Hip Hop Awards. “[Big Bank] put us on the phone one time and I was able to tell him that [I look up to what he’s done]. It was just mutual respect. That was a fulfilling conversation for me.”

The beef between the two industry icons dates back to 2016. It stemmed from an interview that lasted just a few minutes. Birdman felt that Charlamagne and his radio co-hosts didn’t respect his name and status. Later he would drop a single, “Respek”, that called back to the whole debacle. While the beef went dormant over the years, it never truly went away until now.

Funk Flex Calls Out Charlamagne Over 2001 Sexual Assault Allegations

Meanwhile, Funk Flex recently called out Charlamagne over stories from earlier this year about Charlamagne looking to end the ongoing lawsuit he is facing over 2001 allegations of sexual assault. “UMMMMM? YOU CAUGHT ANOTHER (NEW) LAWSUIT APRIL 21, 2023? I DONT THINK U SETTLED THAT? @cthagod (AND YOU CALLING PEOPLE PATHETIC?) LET YOUR LAWYER KNOW I CAN TALK ABOUT THIS CAUSE VIBE MAG ALREADY DID?” Flex was a little off the mark. The April articles simply spoke about Charlamagne’s intention to end the case, not a new lawsuit that he was facing.

Rape allegations leveled at radio host Charlamagne Tha God have been around for several years. Jessica Reid has long accused Charlamagne of raping her in 2001 when she was 15 years old. In 2018, Reid took her case to the South Carolina Supreme Court. She claimed that Charlamagne had continued to “violate” her on his radio show and social media. While Charlamagne has vehemently and consistently denied the allegations, Reid sued him in late 2022.

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Boosie Badazz Offers Words Of Wisdom To Young Rappers

October 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz recently stopped by the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, where he was asked to give fellow rappers some words of advice on how they can maintain their longevity. According to Boosie, the formula’s simple. The Louisiana-born performer says that the key to it all is just having talent, and staying alive.

“To maintain your longevity you can’t get killed,” he began. “So I would tell them to stay out them streets, don’t rap beef with dudes, and stay alive. As long as you got talent, as long as you stay alive it’s a chance. I wouldn’t tell ’em just keep making music and being ignorant and trying to be gangsters, you know. I would tell them try to stay alive and your talent’s gonna speak for itself. When you do right by people, everything’s gonna fall into place.” Boosie also adds, “You just can’t cheat.”

Boosie Tells Young Artists To “Stay Alive”

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Boosie then described how he didn’t take any kind of shortcut to get to the point he’s at in his career, encouraging others to do the same. “I never rapped about people to get where I’m at,” he explained. “So I would tell them, you know, stay real.” Clearly, the 40-year-old has some good advice. He’s gotten wrapped up in his own fair share of beef in the past, so it’s safe to say he’s got some knowledge on the outcomes it can lead to.

This isn’t the only time Boosie’s tried to make an impact on the younger generation, however. Last month, the performer also reached out to Kamala Harris, claiming he wanted to meet to discuss gun violence. He explained that he thinks young people would be more likely to listen to what he has to say since they look up to him. What do you think of the words of advice Boosie had for young rappers? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Boosie Badazz.

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Boosie Badazz Giddy Over Fat Joe’s BET Hip Hop Awards Praise

October 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fat Joe hosted the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards in Atlanta earlier this week for the second consecutive year. At one point during the night, the New York icon was sure to give a nod to Boosie Badazz, who was also in attendance. From the looks of things, the shoutout meant a lot to Boosie, who’s had quite the year. The Louisiana native went through legal troubles, public family feuds, beef with other artists, and more.

Boosie took to social media to share his enthusiastic response to the shoutout, explaining how he’d be reciprocating the love throughout the evening. “Fat Joe just gave me a shout out! Fat Joe know what I be going through,” Boosie explains in a clip. “Real n***as do real things. I’m giving Fat Joe all the love tonight! Fat Joe just gave me a shout out!”

Boosie Badazz Reacts To Fat Joe’s Shout Out

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Elsewhere in the night, Boosie showed off his ankle monitor on the carpet, posing for photos and reminding everyone that he’s “still outside.” He also went live on Instagram from the crowd, getting rowdy and urging Fat Joe to “put [him] on camera.” It’s unclear whether or not he actually got any air time, but fans can find out when the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards broadcasts on October 10 on BET.

Fat Joe isn’t the only person Boosie has shown love to as of late. He also recently gave Tasha K her flowers for keeping it real, despite her hot take on his pleas to Kamala Harris. He reached out to the Vice President in hopes to help out with gun reform, which she claims was just his attempt to get pardoned for his gun charge. “Man, this lady don’t spare nobody, man,” he told viewers. “It’s comedy bro.” What do you think of Fat Joe giving Boosie Badazz a shoutout at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards? Do you think Boosie’s response was appropriate? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Fat Joe and Boosie Badazz.

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GloRilla Recreates Lisa “Lefteye” Lopes’ Look At The BET Hip-Hop Awards

October 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards are fast approaching. Filming began yesterday on October 3 and they will premier on television on October 10, which is on a Tuesday. Plenty of heavy hitters are being nominated for this year’s show, per usual. Metro Boomin, Nicki Minaj, Drake, 21 Savage, The Alchemist, and plenty of others could be taking home more hardware. We already have seen some wild things going on in Atlanta, with Boosie Badazz proudly displaying his ankle monitor. Another artist who is making the headlines from the event is GloRilla.

Memphis rapper, GloRilla has had a big year overall. She continues to grow her catalog with big features and singles. Her most recent releases can be found on her label’s newest posse album, Gangsta Art 2. Glo has a couple of tracks on the CMG project including one that got some negative backlash from streamer Kai Cenat. The rapper definitely has a unique and deep voice that is shaking up the music industry for years to come. She has been nominated for Best Collaboration, Best Hip-Hop Video, Song Of The Year, and Hip-Hop Album Of The Year. On top of all of these recognitions, she is also turning heads with a throwback fit.

GloRilla Pays Homage To A Classic Fit

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Glo wore a funky all-brown get-up that reminded fans of someone who originated it. Lisa “Lefteye” Lopes donned this look at the 1999 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards. However, instead of keeping her hair straight, Glo added some mini buns. A lot of fans are praising the look in the comments section of the IG post above. “I love when people do tributes to left eye ” Another says, “RIP LEFT eye.. GLO ”

What are your initial thoughts on GloRilla recreating Lisa “Lefteye” Lopes’ outfit at the BET Hip-Hop Awards? Do you think she did a good job paying homage to it? Will GloRilla take any hardware home at the show? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around GloRilla, the BET’s, and the rest of the music world.

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Swizz Beatz & Timbaland To Be Honored At 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards

October 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Swizz Beatz and Timbaland will receive the Rock The Bells Cultural Influence Award at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards when the ceremony airs on Tuesday, October 10. LL COOL J, founder of Rock The Bells, will present them with the award. Fat Joe is set to serve as the host for the evening, marking his second straight year doing so.

Additionally, there will be a 30th Anniversary celebration in honor of Jermaine Durpi’s So So Def label. Its members Jermaine Dupri, Bow Wow, Da Brat, and Dem Franchise Boyz will all perform for it. Other performers throughout the night will include Offset, DaBaby, Fivio Foreign, GloRilla, and Sexxy Red.

Swizz Beatz & Timbaland At Rolling Loud

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 23: Timbaland and Swizz Beatz attend day 3 of Rolling Loud Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on July 23, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Romain Maurice/Getty Images)

The award for Swizz Beatz and Timbaland comes as they continue to prepare for a third season of Verzuz. Timbaland recently confirmed in an interview with AllHipHop that season 3 will kick off by the end of 2023. “Verzuz is still a baby,” he told the outlet in September. “It was something that was built in the pandemic that’s now a household name. Look how you saying it. Now we back open. To make it have the longevity that we need it to have, we have to reorganize the ship.”

He continued: “I believe that we’re gonna drop some good ones before the end of the year. We’re trying to get at least one good one before the end of the year to recalibrate what Verzuz is going to be in the future.” As far as other awards at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, Marley Marl will receive the I Am Hip Hop Award, and LL COOL J and Rakim will team up for a performance in his honor. The BET Hip Hop Awards ceremony will air at 9:00 PM, ET on October 10. Be on the lookout for further updates on the show on HotNewHipHop.

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Fat Joe To Host The 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards

September 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Recently, BET unveiled who will be hosting the 2023 edition of their Hip Hop Awards show. Fat Joe, who also hosted the ceremony last year, will be making a return as this year’s host. The New York City icon shared a message amid the announcement, promising to make this year’s show even more of a spectacle than the last.

“Hip-hop is my life, and I’m extremely proud to return as host of BET Hip Hop Awards 2023,” the artist told Billboard. “We’re going to make this year’s award show even bigger while also celebrating our hip-hop stars and pioneers in a spectacular way. It’s going to be a legendary night of music and entertainment, and you’re not going to want to miss it.” BET’s Connie Orlando also shared a statement alongside the news, noting that he’s the perfect figure to take on hosting duty.

BET Announces 2023 Hip Hop Awards Host

Fat Joe To Host 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards Again — Fat Joe attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for MTV)

“We are thrilled to welcome back a true hip-hop legend in Fat Joe as this year’s host! As we round out a banner year of celebrating hip-hop’s landmark half-century of influencing culture, he is the perfect emcee to lead us through what promises to be an iconic night,” Orlando explained. “Throughout his career, he has continued to be a leader within the culture, bridging the gap between generations. We can’t wait to watch what he comes up with for this year’s show.”

The awards show will take place in Atlanta on October 3. The broadcast will then air on BET on October 10 at 9 p.m. ET. Nominees include Cardi B and 21 Savage with 12 nominations each, as well as Drake, Burna Boy, J. Cole, and many more. Do you look forward to seeing Fat Joe host the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Fat Joe.

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21 Savage, Cardi B & Drake Lead Nominations For 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards

September 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards are taking place very soon, and we now know who are the MCs in contention for its big prizes. Moreover, the ceremony will take place in Atlanta on Tuesday, October 3 and will air on the TV network a week late on October 10 at 9pm, eastern time. “This year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards will mark the culmination of our yearlong celebration of hip-hop’s storied creation and the art form’s sonic and cultural expansion,” stated Connie Orlando, BET’s EVP of specials, music programming, and music strategy. “We are honored by this year’s roster of nominees as they continue to carry the creativity and diversity of hip-hop into the future. We congratulate each nominee on their accomplishments as they take hip-hop artistry to new heights.”

On BET’s website, the organization promises that “the telecast will salute 50 years of hip-hop with not-to-be-missed moments and performances.” Not only that, fans can vote in categories like Producer of the Year, DJ of the Year, and Best Hip-Hop Platform on Tuesday, September 12. On the page, more info about each individual award is also available. With that in mind, let’s not waste more time and get into the nominees this year.

2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations

Leading nominations are for 21 Savage and Cardi B, who received such in 12 out of 17 categories. These include Artist of the Year, Best Collaboration, Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse, Lyricist of the Year, and more. Other highly nominated artists include Drake (nine nominations), Burna Boy (seven), J. Cole (six), and Metro Boomin (three). Meanwhile, others like Jay-Z, GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, Coi Leray, Latto, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Uzi Vert, and Lil Durk also received recognition.

Meanwhile, there are plenty of other categories, nominations, and artists notable enough to highlight, but with little time to do so. For the full list of categories and nominees, check out the via link below. Considering that this is a monumental year for the genre, we only expect the best of the best to take place at this historic awards show. Stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on these artists and the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards.

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Jim Jones Rips Into BET For Not Letting Him Attend Hip Hop Awards

October 1, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Even though it won’t be put on air until Tuesday (October 4), the BET Hip Hop Awards were last night. As usual, the ceremony brought out some of the biggest names in the industry as awards were doled out for outstanding achievements in the genre. Some big names, however, were conspicuously absent.

Jim Jones was one of such names, and according to the rapper, it wasn’t for lack of trying. He took to Instagram to blast BET for barring him from attending the gathering.

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“I was tryin to go to th bet hip hops awards and support my brother @fatjoe and this how a @bet handled me lol,” wrote Jones, captioning a screenshot of BET’s response to his request for attendance. “Thank you for your inquiry!” the organization had said. “At this time, we are unable to accommodate additional audience talent requests. Due to COVID-19 protocols in place, this year’s show and red carpet are reserved for in-show talent, nominees and select participating network partners only.”

Jones wasn’t happy with BET’s excuse. “They still talkin Covid and th cdc says ain’t no more Covid lol,” he wrote.

Jones was trying to attend so that he could support Fat Joe, who is a close friend of his and who was hosting the show. “Lol Dam @BET I thought this was th hip hop award show,” continued Jones. “Somebody tell @fatjoe I tried don’t want him think I ain’t keep my word told him I was comin But BeT says different mayb next time tear tht shit down joe.”

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