Nas discusses the making of his 2006 album, Hip Hop Is Dead, as well as the advice he’d give to his younger self in an excerpt from LL COOL J Presents The Streets Win: 50 Years of Hip-Hop Greatness. Rock The Bells posted the piece from the iconic New York rapper on Friday.
“I never wanted to give it up. There were times when I felt there was nothing else to say musically,” he admitted. “In my twenties, I felt like the business was boring and too cutthroat. And I felt I was the best at what I did. I watched fellow artists succumb to violence. I saw the art form dominated by people who didn’t love the art form. Instead of quitting, I got reenergized and gave people what I felt with my album Hip Hop Is Dead. I forced people to think about that and prove me wrong—at least, I got them talking.”
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)
Later, Nas shared the advice he’d give his younger self. “If I could give my younger self advice, it would be, ‘You have it all together. Keep doing what you’re doing and focus. People hear you. Say more. Do more. Keep helping people around you. And make sure you know it’s great for you to enjoy it all. And take more vacations,’” he shared. “I realize being a Black man is being a part of an incredibly hidden lineage. There is so much more of myself to give to the world.”
The except arrives just months after Nas completed his Magic and King’s Disease trilogies with Hit-Boy. The two dropped their sixth and final collaboration back on September 14. It also comes as Nas gears up for the release of his own book, I Am… The Autobiography. That will be dropping on November 24, 2023. Be on the lookout for further updates on the book on HotNewHipHop in the coming weeks.
Bella Poarch has become a household name, especially among the TikTok community. But who exactly is she? Let’s delve into the life of this internet sensation.
Bella Poarch was born on 8th February 1997, which makes her 26 years old. However, there’s been a bit of confusion surrounding her age. Some online sources had previously indicated that she celebrated her 18th birthday in 2019, which would make her 20 years old. This discrepancy raised eyebrows, especially considering the information that she joined the US Navy in 2015. To enlist in the Navy, one has to be at least 17, which doesn’t align with the 2019 birthday post.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 06: Bella Poarch attends the 2021 LACMA Art + Film Gala presented by Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage)
Bella’s claim to fame is largely attributed to TikTok, a platform where she’s showcased her creativity and unique personality. One of her most notable contributions to the platform is the viral “M to the B” song, which many users have come to associate with her. Her content is diverse, ranging from catchy tunes to engaging videos that resonate with a vast audience.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Bella Poarch arrives at the Premiere of Marvel Studios’ Eternals on October 18, 2021 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
Like many internet celebrities, Bella hasn’t been without her share of controversies. She’s been at the center of various rumors, including those related to her personal relationships and interactions with other celebrities. For instance, there were whispers about a potential rift with Cardi B and speculations surrounding a video with Tyga. Bella, however, has often addressed these rumours, ensuring her fans get her side of the story.
While TikTok played a pivotal role in Bella’s rise to fame, she’s more than just a TikTok star. She’s ventured into music, with “Build A Bitch” being one of her notable tracks. The song not only showcases her vocal prowess but also offers insight into her views on societal standards and expectations.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 17: Bella Poarch attends UNFORGETTABLE: The 20th Annual Asian American Awards Presented by Character Media at The Beverly Hilton on December 17, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/WireImage)
Bella’s personal life has occasionally been under the spotlight. Recently, news surfaced about her filing for divorce from a ‘secret’ husband, whom she’d been with for almost four years. Such revelations remind us that while we see a fraction of her life online, there’s much more to Bella Poarch than meets the eye.
In Conclusion
Bella Poarch is undeniably a force to be reckoned with in the digital space. From her early days on TikTok to her ventures in music, she’s proven that she’s not just a fleeting internet sensation. As she continues to evolve and grow, one thing is clear: the world is eager to see what Bella Poarch will do next.
Grimes and Elon Musk’s relationship as romantic partners may be over, but their bond as co-parents just developed some drama. Moreover, the Canadian artist recently tweeted and deleted a plea for the tech giant and the Neuralink co-worker he recently had twins with. “Tell Shivon to unblock me and tell Elon to let me see my son or plz respond to my lawyer,” she wrote in response to a picture of the twin children in question. “I have never even been allowed to see a photo of these children until this moment, despite the situation utterly ripping my family apart.”
Furthermore, these twins with Shivon Zilis (Strider and Azure) were born in November of 2021 but weren’t public until July of 2022. This was amid Elon Musk’s temporary split with Grimes, which eventually became permanent three months after they welcomed their second child, Exa Dark Sideræl Musk, via surrogate in December of 2021. The couple’s first son, X AE A-Xii, was born in May of 2020. It seems like this deleted tweet from the Art Angels multi-hyphenate refers specifically to X.
However, Strider and Azure aren’t the only once-secret children in Elon Musk’s life, and with 11 children, there are a lot of opportunities. Regardless, a recent biography on the Tesla tycoon’s life revealed that he and Grimes actually had a third child, Techno Mechanicus. Considering the proximity of this discovery to Grimes’ tweet, this caused a lot of conversation and different takes to sprout online. Sure, there’s always the demographic of people that just say they don’t care about this kind of gossip. But for a loud minority online, this was a pretty spicy development that took the shine out of more present issues for the two.
Meanwhile, both moved on with their lives since, and this new situation might bring their diverging paths together in more contentious ways. Elon’s still busy with his Twitter “X” rebranding and updates, whereas his former partner continues to develop her music career. Hopefully these issues can wash away amicably. On that note, stay logged into HNHH for more news and updates on Elon Musk and Grimes.
Unsung heroes like Quentin Miller remain a part of the many geniuses responsible for contributing to chart-topping tunes. At many points in history, the world’s greatest hits have been a product of merging multiple creative minds. Call it what you will- ghostwriting or co-writing- they happen every day and are at the core of the music industry.
It has become a habitual occurrence to only attribute the success of a body of work to the artist and producers. Quentin Miller’s impact on Hip-Hop is indubitable, but his name remains largely unknown among the masses. Regardless, the singer, rapper, and songwriter boasts an impressive discography.
performs onstage during TIDAL X: 1020 Amplified by HTC at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 20, 2015 in New York City.
With a name that could pass for a well-chosen moniker, the wordsmith currently uses his actual name as his musical sobriquet. However, before his acclaim, Quentin Miller went by the stage name, Milla. He released two mixtapes under the pseudonym: Recreational Activities and Max’sEndeavors. Born on October 10 in 1989, the Atlanta-born and based talent was just like many lesser-known rappers. He started out by juggling making music and working a regular job while waiting for his time in the spotlight.
In 2014, while navigating his musical come-up along with his bakery job, the rapper had gotten in contact with one of his idols, Drake. On his Tumblr account, Quentin wrote, “I was just another guy working a job he hated with a passion for music… And somehow found myself on the phone with one of my idols…I told him I worked in a bakery and his exact words were ‘F**k that, you’re destined for greatness.’”
A starstruck Quentin was brought in to work on Drake’s If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late mixtape. His several credits on the renowned megastar’s project bolstered his career. In addition to this, it pushed him up by several levels into new-found respectability. From working at a bakery to writing with Drake, Quentin Miller seemed to have landed the chance of a lifetime. It was the start of an upward climb in his musical career.
The singer, rapper, and songwriter has a way with flow and musicality. His flexibility and versatility takes front and center when displaying his songwriting skills. Also, he has a prowess for adapting to different forms and writing styles. The dynamic rapper is a risk-taker and has never been afraid to try new things. However, Quentin Miller shocked the world when he disclosed that he had signed a publishing deal in 2011 that music executive Tricky Stewart refused to release him from for nearly a decade.
The news of Quentin Miller allegedly being Drake’s ghost-writer caused quite a stir back in 2015. Not to mention, he got caught in between the Drake and Meek Mill feud. Miller eventually took a lot of personal time off from the industry stress he’d been plunged into. However, the effects of the beef seemed to have a lasting effect on him. In 2022, more news surrounding his Meek Mill-related debacle surfaced.
He went on to form a duo WDNG Crshrs (pronounced ‘Wedding Crashers’) with Thaddeus Callaway known as TheCoolisMac. They have released three projects: mixtapes UTDinfiniti, CrshrsGotWings, and the album U2DINGINITI.
Though the storms seemed to have been calming, life had a more calamitous event in store for him. In 2017, Quentin Miller was involved in a car accident that would change his life and influence his music. In September of the same year, he confirmed the rumors that he had his leg amputated. He has since been living with a prosthetic leg. Speaking on the accident and its effects, Miller told XXL Mag, “It’s changed my life, it’s affected my life, but I’m kinda so tunnel vision I try not to even focus on it at times. I’d rather just keep going. Soon as I got my leg, I was in New York [laughs]. Trying to just keep the boat moving.” Later on, he dropped the project, Falco. He drew inspiration from the Star Fox video game character, Falco Lombardi, who has a metal leg.
Regardless of the many curve balls thrown at him, Quentin Miller has kept his head high and spirits up. He has shown pure resilience in spite of the throes of pain and loss. In effect, it’s hard not to root for his dreams. He has co-written fan favorites, and made impressive records of his own. In summary, Quentin Miller has shown that his creativity is deeper than he initially let on.
Tupac Amaru Shakur, better known as 2Pac, was a hugely successful and famous American rapper. Along with rapper, he had a talent for acting and had a strong sense of social justice. His social activism is one of the reasons he stands out from his competitors. 2Pac’s music is known for its emotional intensity, and he is still regarded as one of the most influential rappers of all time. Since his passing in 1996 , people still have a hard time getting over the loss.
Recently, the late rapper’s estate revealed that an autobiography is on the way. The title of the autobiography is Tupac Shakur: The Authorized Autobiography. The book is written by a longtime friend of 2Pac, a woman by the name of Staci Robinson. While many others have written about the musician’s life, no other book has been approved by the estate like Robinson’s has. As a result, this particular biography is being promoted by Tupac’s own estate.
2Pac lived a very memorable life, even outside of his rap career. The biography will allow fans to read and experience the details of his life, and what made him who he was. However, the details in the upcoming biography will be a lot more intimate than previous recounts of his life. Because of Staci’s closeness to the rapper, she has access to a lot of information others can’t get. As a result, people are much more excited about the release of her book than they have been for others in the past.
2Pac’s biography is set to release in October of 2023. Along with the release date, there has also been an announcement of the documentary. The documentary, titled Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur, will come out in April 2023. The year 2023 will bring a lot of new content regarding 2Pac and his former career, as well as inside looks at his mind and musical talent. It is safe to assume that neither the biography nor the documentary will be exploitative. To stay updated on more 2Pac content, make sure to check back in periodically.
