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Meek Mill Says Bots Are Being Used to Silence His Voice

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Meek Mill is responding to the various online narratives about him. According to the Dreamchasers rapper, bots are to blame.

“My voice so powerful as a black man from the ghetto worldwide they want it gone,” Meek tweeted. “Ima real king straight out the trenches under control of no human… they learned how to damage “can’t stop us” of brands from bots and campaigns like politicians!

“They manipulated these devices so bad and I’m not with “them” niggas like me without a full school education gained world influence and a different education I don’t even wanna be in this mix lolthat’s why I never wanted to start speaking up doing good.”

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Megan Thee Stallion’s New Album Reportedly Loses 30 Million Streams Due To Alleged Botting

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Late last month, Megan Thee Stallion finally unveiled her eagerly anticipated new album, Megan. So far, it’s been a hit among the Texas-born performer’s fanbase, boasting features from the likes of GloRilla and Victoria Monet. Unfortunately, however, it was recently reported by No Jumper that she’s had 30 million streams removed from the album on Spotify. This is rumored to be due to the platform detecting “bot-like” streams. The reason the streams were removed has yet to be confirmed.

Regardless, the reports have social media users split. While many are coming to Meg’s defense, as it’s likely she has nothing to do with the alleged botting, others have been reminded of some of her own “Hiss” lyrics about having bots instead of fans. Nicki Minaj and Tory Lanez supporters in particular are unsurprisingly putting her on blast as a result.

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Megan Thee Stallion Called Out For Alleged Bot Use

At the time of writing, Meg has yet to address the botting allegations. It doesn’t seem as though she’s been too fazed by them, however. She recently took to Instagram to promote the European leg of her “Hot Girl Summer” tour alongside Ms Banks. She’s also been teasing some non-music-related endeavors as of late, including an upcoming twerk-out video, and her own tequila brand. A timeline for those projects hasn’t been announced yet, though she gave fans a first look at her tequila in May. At the time, she claimed that it would be arriving “soon.”

She also just recently appeared on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, celebrated her new album with a star-studded release party, and more. What do you think of rumors that Megan Thee Stallion had 30 million Megan streams removed due to botting? How are you liking her latest release? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake Fans Go After Joe Budden For Not Caring About Kendrick Lamar’s Alleged Bot Usage

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Drake and Joe Budden have beefed in the past, and even now, they aren’t on the best of terms. Although Drake will text Joe from time to time, there is no doubt that Budden has had his fair share of criticisms for the boy. Furthermore, during the Kendrick Lamar and Drizzy beef, Budden has been on the side of Kendrick. He has championed every single diss song and has told Drake that it is all over as far as him winning goes. That said, Budden is now finding himself in the crosshairs of the OVO fandom.

This is all because of comments he recently made on his podcast in regards to allegations that Kendrick was using bots. As Joe explains, he always assumed Kendrick was using bots, and even said that he firmly believes Kendrick is, indeed, employing them. Although Budden meant bots in the context of YouTube dislikes, Drake fans felt like Budden was also confirming the allegations of Spotify stream bots. Not to mention, Budden made it clear that he does not care that Kendrick used bots. Consequently, this sent Drake fans into a tailspin.

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Joe Budden Gets Drake Fans Heated

“Joe Budden just showed us what the pinnacle of being bias is. Wow, it’s ok to use bots now?!?! That’s how you win a beef?!?? What are we really talking about here,” one person wrote. “joe budden admitting kendrick needed bots to beat drake is PEAK comedy,” said another. Throughout Twitter, Drake fans are noting that this just goes to show that the beef was lost from the very beginning. They see it has hypocrisy from not just Joe, but the broader hip-hop community at large. Needless to say, this whole beef has taken its toll on the fans.

Fans Come After Joe

Let us know what you think of Joe’s comments, down below. Do you believe that what Joe is saying here is that bad? Do you believe there is some hypocrisy at play as it pertains to Joe Budden and his feelings against Drake? Are you on the side of the stans with this one? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Joe Budden Asserts That Kendrick Lamar Did Use Bots During Drake Beef & He Couldn’t Care Less

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It seems clear that Drake fans are hanging onto this Kendrick Lamar debate by a thread. Over the last day or so, there has been some speculation surrounding the use of bots, particularly on the latter’s side. Of course, one of those Drizzy supporters who has been leading the charge has been DJ Akademiks. To try and make his case for how the Canadian artist technically won the battle, he brought on an alleged stream botter who was supposedly paid off by Lamar’s manager, Anthony Saleh. He had a screenshot of the Zelle transfer, equating to a $2500 payout. However, not a lot of people online are buying this, as it could very well be a hoax. But Joe Budden is one of those who actually believes that Kendrick Lamar did utilize bots.

A clip from today’s podcast, which is 734 deep, was shared on X moments ago debating this very topic. In the 40-second breakdown, Joe Budden goes as far as to claim that he knew Lamar was boosting his numbers to outpace Drake. While this is still all up in the air right now, it could leave a bit of a stain on how dominant Kung Fu Kenny was during the beef. However, if this true, Joe could not care less even if he really tried.

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Joe Budden Believes Kendrick Did & Isn’t Shocked At All

In a completely flat and passionless delivery, the podcast host says, “Y’all didn’t know that Kendrick used bots? You thought that this was just the first time miraculously that a Drake record ever had more dislikes than likes or you didn’t know that was bots? Bots to me was a part of how you win the war versus Drake”. Budden also went onto to claim that Drake was also a culprit of bot usage during this, which is another interesting development. As expected, there were several Drake fans who were not happy with his take. “Bitter Budden strikes again. How u gunna sit there and act like botting streams is normal and accepted😂😂😂😂😂. Drake never had a chance with these fools”.

What are your thoughts on Joe Budden’s reaction to Kendrick Lamar allegedly using bots during the Drake beef? Are you surprised that he had such a passionless reaction, why or why not? Do you think Kendrick actually used the help of bots to boost streaming numbers? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Joe Budden. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Drake Vs. Kendrick Lamar: DJ Akademiks’ Hate-Botting Theory Trashed By Fans

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Overall, the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud has led to a whole lot of wild conspiracy theories online. Fans have been looking for clues in odd places, and have tried to piece together narratives that may or may not exist. Having said that, there is no denying that as it stands, Drizzy is the loser of the battle. Kendrick took the wind out of Drake’s sails with the song “Meet The Grahams,” and he eventually called game with the song “Not Like Us.”

If you have been going to YouTube, you will notice that a lot of Drake’s most recent songs have been inundated with dislikes. “The Heart Part 6” has over 1 million dislikes right now. Moreover, “Family Matters” has 400K dislikes to 800K likes. Lastly, his new collaboration with Sexyy Red currently stands at 80 percent dislikes on YouTube. In the eyes of DJ Akademiks, this recent trend simply isn’t normal. Instead, it appears like some sort of coordinated attack.

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Drake Songs Inundated With Dislikes

“Either n****s hating on Drake or n****s hate botting his latest releases,” Akademiks wrote. “His last 2 releases has more dislikes than likes on YouTube. the heart part 6 and his newest feature on Sexyy redd song . And family matters has over 400k dislikes on YouTube. Very abnormal.” Akademiks makes an interesting point, however, for now, there is no evidence of hate-botting. In fact, fans don’t seem all that convinced that there is something nefarious going on. Instead, they think Ak’s bias is shining through here. Perhaps someday, Ak will be vindicated.

Fans React

Let us know what you make of this entire situation, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that bots are going up against Drake to take him down? If so, who do you think is commissioning the bots and what is the final goal? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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DJ Akademiks Theorizes Drake’s Latest Songs Are Being Hate Botted, Points Out Like/Dislike Ratio

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DJ Akademiks pointed out an “abnormal” like-to-dislike ratio on Drake’s latest songs on YouTube in a post on Twitter, on Sunday. He says people are either hating on Drake like never before or someone has been hate-botting his releases. He used Drake’s Kendrick Lamar diss tracks, “Family Matters,” and “The Heart Part 6,” as well as his Sexyy Red collaboration, “U My Everything,” as examples to show the disparity.

“Either n****s hating on Drake or n****s hate botting his latest releases,” Akademiks wrote in the post. “His last 2 releases has more dislikes than likes on YouTube. The Heart part 6 and his newest feature on Sexyy redd song. And family matters has over 400k dislikes on YouTube. Very abnormal.” Fans were more skeptical in the comments section of his post. “N****s can’t just not dislike a song?” one user asked. Another wrote: “Or the sh*t wasn’t good? Family Matters is good. Heart Part 6 is so bad it’s almost funny. That Sexyy Redd song is ass outside of Drake’s verse so no sh*t it has mad dislikes.”

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Drake Performs During “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert”

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 9: Rapper Drake performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

For the Sexyy Red collaboration, Drake raps over Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy,” diss instrumental. He flips the concept of the song by rapping: “BBL Drizzy, they want a new body, they ask me for it.” As for “The Heart Part 6,” he used the track to claim he set Kendrick Lamar up with false information amid their feud and made several disses against him. The title is a reference to Lamar’s “The Heart” series of songs.

DJ Akademiks Points Out Like/Dislike Ratio On Drake’s Videos

 
 
 
 
 
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Check out DJ Akademiks’ latest comments on the feud above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Drake Accused Of Botting Again After “The Heart Part 6” Release

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Drake is facing rumors that he’s been using bots to promote his newest diss track, “The Heart Part 6,” on social media. In a post on Twitter, the outlet Kurrco notes a poll from Complex with 12k views and 30k votes that ended 92% in favor of the Toronto rapper. Additionally, they shared several suspicious tweets responding to news about Kendrick Lamar.

Drake actually accuses Lamar of using bots to promote his songs in “The Heart Part 6.” At one point, he raps: “I’m a f*cking hitmaker, dog, not a peacemaker / Yeah, bullets that I’m stuffin’ in each chamber, your ass in extreme danger / Stop buyin’ views and bot comments, you may as well keep the paper / Sh*t you ’bout to need for later.” The track arrived after Lamar dissed him on back-to-back songs with “Meet The Grahams” and “Not Like Us.”

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Drake Performs With 21 Savage

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 19: Drake performs during Wicked (Spelhouse Homecoming Concert) Featuring 21 Savage at Forbes Arena at Morehouse College on October 19, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Fans had mixed responses to the latest botting rumors. “Polls & all this nonsense don’t matter since bots have ruined it from both sides of the beef,” one user argued. “What matters is the music & Drake is pressuring Kendrick even more to address the allegations.” Both sides have been consistently facing rumors about bots. On Sunday, DJ Akademiks made similar complaints about Lamar using fake accounts to promote his music. Check out Kurrco’s post about the apparent use of bots as well as Akademiks’ below.

Drake & Kendrick Lamar Face Botting Accusations

In addition to the botting accusations on “The Heart Part 6,” Drake also denies the allegations Lamar had made against him being a pedophile, having a secret daughter, and more. “Only f*ckin’ with Whitney’s, not Millie Bobby Brown’s, I’d never look twice at no teenager,” he raps at one point. The song is getting mixed responses from the hip-hop world on social media. Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud on HotNewHipHop.

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Kendrick Lamar Fans Blame Drake For Latest Bizarre Bot Attack

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Last summer, Pusha T fell victim to a barrage of bots on Twitter/X, which targeted him with a slew of bizarre posts. The posts included outlandish claims, strange altered images, and more. It wasn’t long before fans started to speculate about the cause of the attack, and ultimately, settled on Drake. Due to their longwinded feud, as well as various posts including Drake-related hashtags, it only made sense that the Toronto-born performer could have spearheaded the attack in some way.

Now, yet another artist has come under fire on the platform, Kendrick Lamar. Twitter/X is currently flooded with countless wild posts about the performer. “Kendrick Lamar is Oprah Winfrey’s adrenochrome plug,” one of the posts reads. “Kendrick Lamar has an iPhone 6 with the screen cracked,” another says.

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Social Media Users Recall Pusha T’s Bot Attack

Obviously, none of these claims are confirmed, nor is Drake’s involvement in the debacle. Either way, fans are convinced. After all, Kendrick did just recently drag both Drake and J. Cole on a new track with Future and Metro Boomin, “Like That.” Drizzy’s yet to properly address the diss, though he’s speculated to have a response on the way. He’s set to appear on a track called “Olympic S*** Talkin” on Bfb Da Packman’s new album Forget Me Not which arrives this Friday (March 29). Of course, listeners expect to hear him take at least a few shots at Kendrick.

Kendrick also may have a Drake diss track at the ready, at least according to streamer Adin Ross. He’s yet to say anything publicly about his explosive We Don’t Trust You verse. What do you think of Kendrick Lamar fans speculating that Drake is behind this latest bot attack? Do you think they’re on to something, or is it a reach? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Pusha T Targeted By Bots, Fans Think Drake Is Behind It

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Pusha T has fallen victim to a barrage of bots on Twitter recently, that have now made thousands of bizarre posts about the performer. The countless posts feature fake claims, and typically strange edited images of him. Most of the posts are relatively harmless, while others are pretty derogatory. “Pusha T fled to Barcelona after getting caught sneaking feet pics of minors,” one of the posts reads. Another one says, “Pusha T reveals he wishes he was a salamander.”

Though it remains unclear why exactly he was targeted, social media users have some guesses. Many suggest that Drake could be behind the strange posts, as they’re known to have beef. Many of the posts also include hashtags like #ScaredOfThe6 or the title of Drizzy’s upcoming album, #ForAllTheDogs. It’s not the first time the Canadian performer has been accused of having bots go after the rapper. Another swarm of bots targeted him just last month, and fans jokingly suggested that Drake was responsible.

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Bots Make Fake Claims About Pusha T

It remains unconfirmed whether or not Drake is actually behind the slew of posts, and Pusha T has yet to address the situation publicly. Regardless, social media users appears to be getting pretty annoyed with the whole debacle. Luckily, however, it looks like the rapper doesn’t usually let hate get to him. In an interview with GQ earlier this month, he shared his perspective on those throwing negativity his way.

“You have to look at who’s the talker,” he explained. “When you look at who’s the talker and you look at what they’ve done and who they are and what they offer to you, it’s funny. I’ve been in this game for a minute, and I’ve watched the game, and I’ve watched people at their highs and at their lows. And, mind you, most people are chasing things I’ve never chased in hip-hop.” Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Pusha T.

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Nike Responds To Claims That Bots Are Responsible For SNKRS App Ls

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Nike is one of the biggest sportswear brands in the entire world. However, they are certainly not exempt from the pitfalls of online retail. For instance, in recent years, there has been an influx of bots that are used to scoop up inventory. This is used to buy shoes, video game consoles, and even graphics cards for computers.

The bot phenomenon has been hard to stop. Overall, bots are tricky things. Engineers are constantly working on new ones that can work around bot protection. No matter what Nike does to combat the issue, they have to continuously stay up to date with new technology in order to keep consumers protected.

In this photo illustration, the American multinational sport clothing brand Nike’s logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. (Photo Illustration by Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Nike Speaks Out On Bots

Despite all of this hard work, Nike is still being accused of allowing bots on its platforms. For instance, SNKRS App releases tend to sell out extraordinarily fast. Consequently, this has led to various accusations that the brand is allowing bots to buy up the stock.

According to Baller Alert, Nike is now clapping back at these claims. In a new blog post, Nike revealed that they have numerous protections in place against bots. For instance, the website is capturing about 12 billion bot inputs per month. This number is insane, and it’s clear that the brand wants to make an example out of those who use these tools.

Additionally, the company said that when a bot does slip through the cracks, they immediately cancel the order and put the stock back in the system. Needless to say, the brand wants fans to get their shoes. Overall, the brand simply believes that the laws of supply and demand are contributing to the numerous SNKRS App Ls people get.

Let us know what you think of Nike’s response, in the comments below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the sneaker world.

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