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50 Cent Rips Ja Rule For Depicting Himself As Jesus In Recent Performance

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50 Cent and Ja Rule have been at war with one another for a very long time at this point. Overall, their beef started over 20 years ago, and it is still going very strong. However, it does feel one-sided for the most part. Fif loves going after Ja Rule online, especially on Instagram. He does so whenever he gets an opportunity, and unfortunately, Ja usually opens himself up to criticism. Not to mention, 50 has always prided himself on being an internet troll, which makes things that much worse.

Recently, Ja got to perform at the BMI R&b/Hip-Hop Awards. This was a big night got the award show as artists like Ice Spice and Lil Wayne received some big honors. As for Ja, he delivered a performance of his song “One of Us” which came out in the year 2000. The visuals for the performance were a bit over the top as he came out attached to a wooden column and tied up like Jesus. It was all pretty bizarre and 50 Cent did not waste any time coming through with an IG diss.

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50 Cent Speaks

“Look at this shit head, is he supposed to be Jesus,” Fif asked. “WTF you can’t make this shit up. LOL so stupid!” Many of the commenters agreed with the legend, although some of them felt like he needs to let this beef go immediately. After all, it has been years since this beef was truly part of the mainstream consciousness. Either way, some fans remain entertained by this storyline, and Fif is taking full advantage of that.

Regardless of what Fif said, there is no doubt that the Ja Rule performance was meant to be provocative. That said, let us know how you felt about it, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed of the biggest stories from the biggest artists.

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Lil Wayne Set To Receive BMI Icon Award For 2023

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Lil Wayne’s influence over modern-day hip-hop is vast. Now according to HipHopDx, he’s once again being honored for everything he’s contributed to the genre and music as a whole. The BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards will take place on September 6th and seek to honor rap’s 50th anniversary. “As a legend and superstar of Hip Hop, Lil Wayne is synonymous with the genre,” said BMI VP Catherine Brewton. “He’s been part of the BMI family since 2002, and we’re proud to name him a BMI Icon in keeping with his reputation as one of the most influential artists of all time.”

Lil Wayne is following in the footsteps of rappers like Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes who have received the Icon Award in the past. It’s far from the first time Wayne has been honored by BMI. Over his entire career his music has received a grand total of 52 BMI Awards. He’s also been named the BMI R&B/Hip Hop Songwriter of the Year four different times.

Lil Wayne’s Newest Honor

A few weeks ago, Lil Wayne joined New Orleans bounce legend Big Freedia and Boyfriend on a new single called “El Nino.” The song ended up on Central City, Freedia’s first new album in 9 years. It’s one of a number of features he’s provided for other artists so far this year. He appeared alongside NLE Choppa on the song “AIN’T GONNA ANSWER.” He was also joined by Roddy Rich and Gucci Mane on one of the singles from DJ Drama’s newest album. Then he teamed up with will.i.am for a new song called “THE FORMULA.”

Elsewhere Lil Wayne recently reflected on his album The Carter III for its 15th birthday. The highly influential and highly successful album is still seen by many as one of the best of the 2000s. Even though Wayne claims he sometimes can’t even remember which songs are from which Carter album, fans still can. What do you think of Lil Wayne being honored with the BMI Icon Award? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Doja Cat Named Songwriter Of The Year Despite “Mediocre Pop” Comment

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Doja Cat has been causing controversy once again on social media. Recently, she shared unreleased song snippets on Instagram Live to promote her upcoming album. The new release finally has a confirmed title, which Doja revealed to be First of All. While online, the singer tweeted about her past albums, stating that Hot Pink and Planet HER were “cash grabs.” She also said that she could now disappear to an island while fans weep for “mediocre pop.”

Doja Cat has previously tweeted about her dislike for pop music, stating that it gets overplayed. She has also said that some of her rap verses are “mid and corny,” despite her enjoyment of making music. The singer believes her frustration with pop music may be due to its constant overexposure. Interestingly, she recently received an award for a billion spins on the radio.

Doja Gets Recognition For Her “Cash Grabs”

US rapper Doja Cat performs onstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Despite Doja Cat’s statement calling her last projects “mediocre pop,” she continues to receive recognition for her work. At the 2023 BMI Awards on May 9th, she was honored with the Songwriter of the Year award, adding to her list of achievements. Doja Cat received the award for co-writing six of her biggest hits from 2022. Among them were “Get Into It (Yuh),” “I Like You (A Happier Song),” “Need to Know,” “Vegas,” and “Woman.”Other notable award winners of the night include Khalid, Justin Bieber, and The Kid LAROI.

Doja has not reacted to receiving the award. Following her appearance at the Met Gala, however, she has shifted her focus to her upcoming album. She previously teased the album on social media with potential titles like the long-rumored Hellmouth. Though none of the songs have been released, the album may be out sooner than we think. Doja Cat was recently spotted filming a music video in Los Angeles, but it is unclear which song the visual will accompany. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates on Doja Cat’s new album.

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