It’s no secret that Cam’ron and Mase are an iconic duo. They became friends as kids, formed a hip-hop group together in the early 90s, and then slowly started to drift apart. Eventually, their relationship turned sour, and Cam’ron accused Mase of being a “fraud,” kicking off what would end up being a years-long feud.
Luckily, the two of them were ultimately able to sort out their differences. They even joined forces to start a sports podcast together last year, It Is What It Is. It’s gone on to become a massive success, hosting various high-profile guests like Ice Cube, Stephen A. Smith, and many more. They even scored a major deal with Underdog Fantasy in August, giving the personalities even more room to grow.
While fans have certainly taken a liking to It Is What It Is, there are still many who’d love to see them go back to their roots again with more new music. Fortunately, it doesn’t look like they’ll have to hold out for much longer, according to Cam’ron. During a recent interview with GQ, he opened up about his early years, his latest career pivot into sports commentary, and even revealed potential plans to “take the show on the road.” He also hinted that some new Cam’ron and Mase music could be on the way soon. Reportedly, the two of them “already have a few songs together.” According to Killa Cam, however, fans will have to wait until Mase decides to release them.
What do you think of Cam’ron revealing that he and Mase have some unreleased songs in the vault? Do you hope they release them soon? Are you looking forward to hearing them? What about his recent interview with GQ? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are on… a break? A pause? A short moment of reflection? We don’t know exactly what they’re calling it, but amid news that they officially broke up, they’ve been spotted together and there have been some conflicting reports on what their status exactly is. That still didn’t stop Pippen from responding harshly to people commenting on their situation despite the lack of clarity on their end. Moreover, she labeled Mase as a clown for his comments on her playing the victim in this case in his eyes, and Cam’ron came forward on the latest episode of their sports talk show, It Is What It Is, on Thursday (February 15) to defend his co-host for his take.
“I don’t understand how somebody who’s in the circus -– that is the clown -– can call somebody a clown,” Cam’ron remarked of the “talentless” Larsa Pippen. “You’re dead in the circus, boo. You on every housewife s**t, you on Real Housewives of this, Real Housewives of that.” You can check out their discussion on this matter around the 53-minute mark of the video below.
Cam’ron Goes In On Larsa Pippen After Clap-Back At Mase: Watch
“That’s Scottie’s nephew,” Cam’ron continued about Larsa Pippen’s 16-year age gap with Marcus Jordan, whose father was a fellow Chicago Bull with Scottie, her ex-husband. “Come on, man. You watched this kid grow up! You f***ing with a n***a’s nephew.” In addition, Mase labeled the situation as “Woody Allen-ish.” “This is nasty,” Killa Cam went on. “You watched this young man grow up and then you said, ‘Listen, I’ma lay on him ’cause I see he ain’t his father. I can get him. He don’t have his father’s traits.’ Look, there’s no reason to call Mase a clown when you in the circus, boo… You’re gonna be 50 this year. You’re not Lori Harvey. You look stup*d!”
“How dare she have any rebuttal for taking a man 16 years younger than you and acting like he’s the problem,” Mase had expressed in an earlier episode. “You’re the adult! What are you talking about? Ain’t you Scottie’s ex-wife? Now you mad with the Pippens and the Jordans? You got no future in Chicago, I can tell you that! You mad with Batman and Robin and now Baby Batman? This is really embarrassing. What was you thinking? Your kids grew up with this boy! Somebody gotta tell people the truth. You were taking advantage of him. I really don’t like this situation. And then gon’ delete all his pictures like he’s the problem. Larsa, you’re not 21. You’re not Lori Harvey! You gotta stop this.” For more on Cam’ron, Mase, and Larsa Pippen, stay logged into HNHH.
Drake is easily one of Cam’ron’s favorite MCs of the contemporary era, something that he will probably never stop defending. Moreover, the Dipset MC recently covered GQ and made some interesting remarks about the 6ix God during his talk with the outlet. “When it’s somebody of Drake’s magnitude, you ought to show love,” he explained. “A lot of people want to criticize and say he’s [too] commercial. He’s the modern-day Michael Jackson that can also rap. You got to realize the type of run he’s on.” While some may not compare The Boy to The King Of Pop, it’s getting harder and harder to argue that the only thing separating their levels of success, influence, and acclaim is their eras.
Of course, they both have reasons as to why folks doubt their legacy as dominant forces in their respective fields. Some of it has to do with the music, and a lot of it has to do with their alleged actions and movement beyond it. Nevertheless, Drake still has a long way to go when it comes to reaching that same level of near-universal praise that MJ has. You may recall a recently fiery debate about whether or not he’s hip-hop, which Yasiin Bey kicked off with a strong argument in favor of the 37-year-old being more of a pop artist.
However, what the MC formerly known as Mos Def stated with his thoughts is exactly the reason why folks like Cam’ron praise Drake. He has been able to stay sharp and impressive from a pure hip-hop standpoint, albeit inconsistently, while also reaching pop highs that most other artists in the genre had never been able to get close to. What the New York lyricist is getting at is that the Toronto star’s impact and the doors he’s opened already warrants immediate respect and praise. Whether it’s a perfect fit or not doesn’t matter; he’s too big to not impact every facet of the game.
Meanwhile, Drizzy also reciprocates Killa Cam’s praise often, and you can always count on him to shout out his favorite MCs of then and of now. Would you go as far as to compare him to Michael Jackson? Let us know what you think about all these debates in the comments down below. Also, log back into HNHH for the latest news and more updates on Cam’ron and Drake.
Cam’ron is one of the very special talents we have going in rap music. Even though he has been releasing music since the late 1990s, Killa Cam still manages to drop heat. The Harlem, New York native is still active as well, even with his very popular sports talk show that shoots it straight, It Is What It Is. In 2023, Cam’ron hit us with The Lost Files: Vol. 1 and U Wasn’t There in 2022. Additionally, he put out four singles last year, and has a couple in 2024 as well. His most recent was for a KITH collaboration called “Last Stop.” The now 48-year-old Cam’ron is back with a new freestyle called “Two-For-One.”
According to HipHopDX, the TV host posted the hot bars on the Instagram page for It Is What It Is. Cam’ron cleverly named the freestyle “Two-For-One” because he gave fans two off-the-dome performances on separate occasions. Additionally, both were done at the recording studio about 10 minutes apart. The first of them was laid down right before the program began with his hairdresser getting Cam ready.
The Dipset rapper spazzed on more a trap flavored instrumental. Then, for freestyle number two, he switches things up to the familiar “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems” sample. It is more of fun and easy-going listen compared to the serious, braggadocious tone of the first. You can check out the full clip with the IG link above.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new freestyle, “Two-For-One,” by Cam’ron? Is he the best freestyler ever, why or why not? Does he need to drop this on DSPs? Should he put out a new album this year? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to tell us in the comments below. Additionally, keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Cam’ron. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Almost exactly a year ago today (Saturday, February 10), Cam’ron’s mother Fredericka Giles passed away following a harrowing stroke. This loss really affected him for a long time, and it continues to be a heavy weight on his heart to this day. Sure, the rapper and sports commentator has found a lot of success and plenty of distractions in recent years, such as his It Is What It Is sports talk show with fellow MC Ma$e. Yet in an Instagram post on Friday (February 9), he reflected on the one-year anniversary of his mother’s passing with a much more somber tone than what he usually takes to social media with.
“What do you do when your mom loses her voice and you can only communicate thru tx?” Cam’ron’s post began. “What do when your mom says she’s hungry? But you can give her anything to eat cause it’s a mask on her face keeping her alive? What do you do when your mom ask how long she has to live and you lie to her to keep her spirits up? What do you do when your mom is in pain? And the medicine isn’t working anymore? What do you do when your mom tells you she can’t breathe? Etc..
“I wanna thank My Son, Sam, @brespectfully @officialbritishthetitan @sugadugga_ent @darealdukedagod @sencity730 my uncles for sitting in the room with my mom till her last breath while I was In the hallways cause I couldn’t watch her die anymore,” Cam’ron continued. “I really wanna be in bad timing with you b***h a** N***as (Friends/associates) that didn’t allow me to mourn after this happen. Love and miss u mom @virgie_og. 7/10/55-2/9/2023.”
In addition, the “Last Stop” artist included a tearful video of him visiting his mom’s gravesite, remarking on how this is her final resting place. Overall, it’s a very emotional and heartfelt moment to witness, and something that will surely inspire much of his art and work moving forward. We do everything we can to make our mothers proud, even when they’re not there to see us do right by them. For more news and the latest updates on Cam’ron, check back in with HNHH. Rest In Peace Fredericka Giles.
KITH and hip-hop have been collaborating for quite a long time. The luxury streetwear company has been around since the early 2010s and has been thriving for some time now. Today, the clothing brand and two other legends are teaming up for an exciting campaign in the spring. According to HipHopDX, KITH will be dropping a spring clothing collection, along with an accompanying soundtrack. They have recruited fellow New York affiliates Cam’ron and Swizz Beatz to get things started.
They have done so by releasing the lead single “Last Stop” and a music video. KITH is also forming a record label from this venture to bring more authenticity to everything. Cam’ron is not a stranger to KITH and their campaigns, though as they have worked extensively in years past. Ronnie Fieg, the creator of KITH had this to say about the exciting work they have for the upcoming season.
Listen To “Last Stop” By Cam’ron, Swizz Beatz, & KITH
“To celebrate the launch of this collection, KITH is proud to announce the release of its first single, ‘Last Stop,’ featuring longtime friends of the brand, Cam’ron, and Swizz Beatz. This song serves as the soundtrack to KITH Spring 2024, which features Cam’ron as the face of this season’s campaign.” The track is available on all streaming platforms and KITH even has their own accounts on Spotify and the like. Just search “Kith” or go to Cam’ron and Swizz Beatz’s pages to check out the song.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Last Stop” by Cam’ron, Swizz Beatz, and KITH? Is this a smart move on the part of KITH to executive produce music? Does this track get you excited about what is to come? Who do you want to see on the soundtrack and why? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Cam’ron, Swizz Beatz, and KITH. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Hip Hop is rife with numerous rap beefs. However, these friendships, rivalries, and everything in between have significantly contributed to the evolution of the genre. Nonetheless, few narratives are as interesting as the bond and beef between Cam’ron and Mase (Ma$e). Hailing from Harlem, these two rappers share a close friendship and musical collaboration that has experienced highs and lows. Early on in their careers, their feud became the talk of the town. However, they’ve risen through it all, and have become closer than ever as co-hosts of It Is What It Is. Cam’ron and Mase might even be going on tour together. Here, we’ll take a look at their friendship, beef, and eventual reconciliation.
The roots of Cam’ron and Mase’s friendship can be traced back to their formative years in Harlem, New York. Both artists were high school friends and players on the Manhattan Center High School basketball team. In fact, they helped their team secure second place in the NYC High School basketball finals. However, it was their shared love of Hip-Hop that kept their friendship alive.
The two friends soon found themselves navigating the vibrant and competitive rap scene in 1993. Along with Big L, DukeDaGod, Herb McGruff, Bloodshed, and Six Figga Digga, they formed the group, Children Of The Corn. Furthermore, they adopted rap aliases. Mase was “Murder Mase,” while Cam’ron went by “Killa Cam.” Murda Mase earned a reputation for his gritty street-savvy lyricism and distinctive flow patterns, while Killa Cam forged a unique style characterized by his thematic cadence and unfiltered, powerful vocals. Collaborating with fellow members Bloodshed and Herb McGruff, the group went on to record several mixtapes.
1997: Children Of The Corn’s Disbandment, And Solo Attempts
Following the death of Bloodshed (1997), the group disbanded. Murder Mase decided to change his moniker to Ma$e, and signed with Bad Boy Records. That year he released the widely acclaimed album, Harlem World, which earned him a Grammy nomination. Cam’ron on the other hand, made an unsuccessful attempt to revive his basketball career at a junior college in Texas. He later returned to New York and reunited with Mase, who then introduced him to The Notorious B.I.G., and in turn, Lance “Un” Rivera.
In 1998, Cam’ron signed to Sony Music and dropped his inaugural album, Confessions Of Fire, which featured Mase on the lead single “Horse & Carriage.” However, a surprising twist unfolded when Cam’ron reportedly asked Mase to be in the music video. The “What You Want” rapper allegedly demanded $50,000 to make the appearance. Cam’ron refused to pay, and undeterred, opted for a body double to take Mase’s place in the video.
1999: Mase Announces His Retirement
The next year, Mase released the follow-up album Double Up. In an interview with Funkmaster Flex on Hot 97, he announced that he was retiring from the rap scene to become a pastor. At the time, numerous speculations arose suggesting that Mase’s shift towards spirituality and relocation from Harlem to Atlanta was influenced by an ongoing beef with the prominent figure, Baby Maine. Nonetheless, regardless of the public’s doubts, Mase took a step away from rapping.
2001-2003: “Welcome to New York City,” And Mase’s Silence
By 2001, Cam’ron parted ways with Sony Music after the release of S.D.E. Afterwards, he signed to Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records. Backed by the production genius of Kanye West and Just Blaze, Cam earned his breakthrough with his 2002 album, Come Home With Me. He subsequently threw the first disses at Mase in the track “Welcome To New York City.” The song featured Jay-Z and Jules Santana, and on it, Cam’ron raps, “Hot here, ask Mase, he ran to Atlanta.”
The lyrics suggested that Mase couldn’t handle the challenges and competitiveness of the New York rap scene, and thus, fled to Atlanta. Mase made no response to the shot. In 2003, Cam’ron went on to establish his group The Diplomats, also known as Dipset, marking a new chapter in his musical journey. Mase, on the other hand, was still believed to be fully retired from rap.
July 2004: Cam’ron And Mase Argue On Hot 97
In 2004, Mase made his return to rapping with the single, “Welcome Back.” That same day, however, Jim Jones, a member of The Diplomats, released his debut album, On My Way To Church. The album’s title track was taken as a direct diss at Mase. A month before the album’s release, Mase was on a Hot 97 interview promoting his album. He elucidated the reasons behind his departure from Harlem and the rap scene, saying that he had felt insulted by Cam’ron for refusing to pay him. In an unexpected turn of events, both Jim Jones and Cam’ron individually dialed into the show. The pair questioned the authenticity of Mase’s account regarding his exit from Harlem and labeling him a “fraud”.
December 2004: Purple Haze
Months after the release of Mase’s third album Welcome Back, Cam’ron released the album, PurpleHaze. He tapped Juelz Santana and Un Kasa for the track “Take ‘Em to Church,” which served as another diss track to Mase. “Everybody Welcoming this, welcoming that / He wasn’t welcome in the first place, how we welcome him back?” Juelz raps before Un Kasa interjects, “Give me the MAC, let me welcome with that/ Tell ‘Mr. Rogers’, I leave his brains on the trolley track,” a perceived reference to Mase’s “Welcome Back” music video that takes inspiration from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. “This my call by the false prophet, all profit / Harlem hustler, I can’t at all knock it / But you hard when you go in the lord pockets? Do Harlem a favor, get a church or something,” Cam’ron follows up. In 2005, Mase joined G-Unit in 2005. The following year, Cam’ron, in an interview with XXL Magazine, swore that he would never speak to Mase again.
2009-2010: A Brief Truce
Come 2009, the matter had died down enough between the former friends. In fact, Mase shouted out Dipset and offered an apology to Cam’ron and Jim Jones while on DJ Self’s show. At Hud 6’s funeral in 2010 however, Mase was notably absent, and this upset Cam’ron. While performing a tribute freestyle, Cam’ron yelled out, “Yo, fuck Mase.”
March 2017: Cam’ron Checks Mase’s Time As A Pastor
Several years went by before the beef between Cam’ron and Mase came up again. During an Instagram Live, Cam’ron shared his own insights on why he believed Mase had become a pastor. “See, that’s what Mase did,” he said. “Mase went real wild. He said, ‘Yo, they can’t beef with me, they can’t ask me for nothing. I’m gonna throw on the Rev. Run collar and get the heck out of here.’”
November 2017: Cam’ron And Mase Fire Shots At Each Other
In November, Cam’ron hit Mase with yet another diss track, with the release of “It’s Killa.” However, this time, Mase returned his shots with the track, “The Oracle.” He addressed the years of controversy and put forth some strong allegations against Cam’ron. “Ever since 10 you was a thirsty nigga / I ain’t gon’ talk about the time you fucked your sister,” he rapped.
The very next night, Cam’ron released “Dinner Time” in response. Both rappers then took to Instagram to continue their back-and-forth beef. The argument eventually simmered down, and the two rappers called a truce. Mase then went on Twitter and declared himself the winner, while Cam’ron commented on the tweet: “When u leaving Harlem again? 2mr?”
2022: Cam’ron And Mase Squash Their Beef
After signing to Death Row Records, Mase appeared in a video shared by the rapper’s sister. In the clip, he is seen reconciling with Cam’ron during a phone call. As Mase asks, “Killa, what’s good?,” the pair share a laugh, before Mase teases his friend once more with the line, “Where’s Mr. Petty at these days?” And just like that… the long-standing beef was finally put to rest. Shortly after, the tour began planning to tour together with Jadakiss, though those plans eventually fizzled out.
2023: It Is What It Is
In 2023, Cam’ron launched an independently produced sports news talk show, titled It Is What It Is, with Mase as his co-host. Since the show’s debut, it has garnered widespread internet attention and viral success. In fact, despite substantial interest from potential buyers, Cam’ron has revealed that he has turned down numerous multi-million dollar offers for the purchase of the show. Nonetheless, they inked a deal with Underdog Fantasy for a whopping $30 million. Today, he and Mase continue to excel on the show, proving that their friendship can weather any storm.
Cam’ron and Ma$e’s hit sports talk show It Is What It Is has never failed to produce some downright hilarious moments. It is part of the reason why it was picked up by a major sports betting company and is raking in tons of viewers and money. Cam knows how to tell stories while also giving his unfiltered commentary on sports and it all comes together in a perfect symphony. Those two aspects of the show were on full display recently.
The New York legend retold something that happened to him this past weekend. Cam’ron attended the Nets at Lakers game on Friday, January 19. His Brooklyn squad walked out of L.A. with a 130-112 win. However, as they have done for the majority of this season, they played without Ben Simmons. The troubled LSU product for whatever reason cannot stay on the court. Cam’ron is at many of the Nets home games as well and as he was walking out of the arena, he and Ben had a tense moment.
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Cam made quite a fun poke at Ben during his story saying that he was “buggin’” from the fact that he forgot he still was in the league. As the host continues, he mentions they had a stare-down essentially. Comments must have been made by Cam’ron to have Simmons be upset with him. However, it never went past that and he was quite frustrated that he did not confront him about it. Cam would have rather had that than him “playing games.” The panel asked frequent guest OJ Simpson about his thoughts on it and he mentioned that he would have had his back. “I have had to zip my n**** suit once in a while.” That sent everyone and had them laughing. Ben has only appeared in six games this season with his last one being against the Bucks on November 6.
What are your thoughts on the video clip above from It Is What It Is? Do you think Cam’ron went about things the right way? Did Ben Simmons also react professionally? Do you think the rapper could have taken on the NBA star? Is his playing career slowly coming to a halting end? Will the Nets retain him or release him by the deadline this season? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Cam’ron and It Is What It Is. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the sports world.
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