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50 Cent Wants Lil Wayne Collab To Finally Happen

August 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Back in the 2000s, there was a lot of rap beef going down, but also a lot of star-powered crossovers and collaborations. That’s true of hip-hop in any era, but after about 30 years in the music sphere, the genre was bigger than ever before [ironically, on the date of this article’s publishing, hip-hop celebrates its 50th birthday]. Leading the charge, among a couple of others, were two key figures in their respective scenes that became indelibly influential. Moreover, 50 Cent brought a new brand of glossy grit and gangster glamour to New York, capturing generations of listeners with ease. On the other hand, there was Lil Wayne out of New Orleans, expanding the caliber of Southern rap’s lyrical prowess and release dominance.

With that in mind, it’s wild to think that these two leaders of their time- that still lead today- never collaborated. Furthermore, that’s something that the G-Unit mogul wants to change. During an interview with the Capital XTRA Breakfast show to celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, co-hosts Robert Bruce and Shayna Marie asked their special guest co-host Curtis Jackson asked him for any artists from its history that he wants to work with. “I didn’t do one with Wayne… He’s one of the ones,” 50 Cent replied.

Lil Wayne Is One Of 50 Cent’s Dream Collaborations

“People don’t know [that] I was on the Cash Money Ruff Ryders Tour,” he continued, “before they opened the curtain.” While their sounds are distinct enough from each other, they also have a lot of crossover appeal and similarities as MCs. Just imagine 50 Cent’s trademark low rasp matched up against Weezy’s nasal, eccentric flow. With new albums on the way from the two, maybe Lil Wayne drops everything and gets Fif to hop on Tha Carter VI. If not, even a random single release from them would be enough to light the community ablaze with excitement and satisfaction.

Meanwhile, given 50’s recent track record, this link-up doesn’t sound improbable at all. After all, he recently collaborated on wax with Nas for the first time in about twenty years. Legends forge their own path, but in the collaborative and competitive spirit of the genre, crossing them will only make them that much better. On that note, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on 50 Cent and Lil Wayne. Also, happy 50th birthday, hip-hop!

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Fivio Foreign Talks New Collab With Tiffany Haddish

August 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fivio Foreign has opened up about his latest collaboration with Tiffany Haddish and noted how he was a big fan of her “energy” on and off the camera. Haddish hasn’t been in the public eye as much lately following last year’s accusations. However, recently, the Girl’s Trip actress has seemingly stepped away from the stage and decided to hit up the recording booth instead. Tiffany Haddish premiered her “Party Til Da Club Close” track during the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards in June. TMZ caught up with the Brooklyn rapper at Los Angeles International Airport while he was in town filming the video for the Lil John-produced track.

During the brief chat, the “Headshot” rapper beamed with excitement as he described Tiffany Haddish’s colorful personality and even revealed another comedic heavyweight was on set amidst the fun: Dave Chappelle. “I ain’t gonna lie, I f*ck with her,” Fivio Foreign said. “Her energy — her sh*t different, boy. And she’s funny as hell for real.”

Tiffany Haddish’s Funny Girl Personality Is True On And Off-Screen

He continued: “After the shoot, she had me with Dave Chappelle, and my other son — and they was like, mad funny. I ain’t gonna lie. This shit number one! This shit going to number one!” To date, Tiffany Haddish has not announced she’s leaving comedy or acting anytime soon. However, she has put out a string of singles over the years. She’s even worked with heavy hitters like Snoop Dogg, Jada Pinkett Smith, E-40, and more.

In other related news, over the weekend Fivio Foriegn made an appearance on Drink Champs. During the stacked episode — which also featured Curren$y and City Girls’ rappers Yung Miami and JT — the rappers discussed the future of Hip Hop, shared personal stories, and more. When it came time for Fivio to speak, he discussed the state of drill music and his commitment to being the “people’s champ.” He also spoke about the importance of being versatile, as well as some other life lessons he’s learned over the years from collaborations and his artistic mentors.

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Stormzy & Calvin Harris Planning Collaboration: Report

August 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Stormzy and Calvin Harris are reportedly planning to collaborate after hitting it off in Ibiza, last month. According to the Sunday Mirror, the two artists bonded during Harris’ celebrations at the nightclub, Ushuaia.

“Stormzy’s admired Calvin for a long time. Both are huge fans of the dance capital, with Stormzy previously holding his #MerkyFestival at Ibiza Rocks. Stormzy’s been surprising everyone by dropping songs on almost a weekly basis. But so far, he hasn’t made it to the top spot with his collaborators. Ibiza is the perfect setting to let their creative juices come together. They’ll work on a project next time he’s there.”

Stormzy In Concert

BENICASSIM, SPAIN – JULY 13: Stormzy performs on stage during day 1 of Festival Internacional de Benicassim (FIB) on July 13, 2017 in Benicassim, Spain. (Photo by Xavi Torrent/WireImage)

Stormzy released his latest album, This Is What I Mean, back in November 2022. Across the tracklist, he collaborated with numerous artists including Sampha, NAO, Amaarae, Black Sherif, and several more. The project was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2023 Brit Awards.

A source for The Sun has already stated that Stormzy is gearing up to release more new music. “Stormzy isn’t resting on his laurels and has been writing and recording new songs already,” the source told the outlet. “Artistically he seems to be the strongest and most creative he has ever been. Stormzy has been doing some stuff at Qube studios in London. He registered a new track on a songwriting database earlier this month. The track is called ‘Fire’ and it’s been pegged as a potential hit.”

The report echoes similar remarks made by Stormzy’s frequent collaborator, producer PRGRSHN. According to the Daily Star, he recently said: “We’re always trying to stay creative and make new music. You might see him sooner rather than later, I’m not sure. Ultimately he’s an artist that has to be inspired so once he’s inspired there will be new music for sure.” Be on the lookout for further updates on new music from the rapper on HotNewHipHop.

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Eminem Takes Aim At The Game In New Ez Mil Song “Realest”

August 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ez Mil dropped a new track recently featuring Eminem, “Realest.” Eminem took the opportunity to diss various musicians that have hated on him in the past, including Melle Mel, Lord Jamar, and of course, The Game. The Game took some shots at Eminem on his 2022 album, Drillmatic Heart vs. Mind. “I never heard you in a club, I never heard you in a bar / Eleven albums and ten never got played inside of my car,” he raps on his 10-minute diss track “The Black Slim Shady.”

It’s clear that Eminem has come back with a vengeance on his latest feature, responding directly to The Game’s diss. “All the envious rappers I’d torch if I’m on a joint with ’em / And that is the only retort is I’m not played in the clubs muthaf*cka put a cork in it / Only reason they still play your sh*t in the clubs / (Why?) is ’cause you still perform in ’em,” he raps.

Eminem Says The Game Still Performs In Clubs

Ez Mil just recently signed to Shady Records, as well as Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. The 25-year-old was the first to sign to all three since 50 Cent did it in 2002. Obviously, a collab with Eminem is huge, especially for an up and coming artist. In press release last month, Eminem revealed why he had his eye on Ez Mil in the first place.

“We’ve never been out there signing a lot of artists, and one of the great things about how we built Shady is how selective we’ve been,” he explained. “And it’s even rarer that Dre and I sign something together.” He continued, “but I heard Ez’s music and was like, ‘this is really special’ so I took it to Dre. We both agreed it would be a great fit and we wanted to work with him right on the spot.” Dr. Dre also went on to praise the artist, saying “Em played me Ez and I had that feeling.”

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Giggs & Diddy Address The “Mandem” On Their New Single

August 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Since delivering a strong contender for Song of the Summer in the form of “Act Bad” with the City Girls, Diddy has been mostly focusing his efforts on promoting that. This New Music Friday (August 4), however, he has a new track to share with the world – “Mandem.” The song finds Puff connecting with UK artist and his longtime friend, Giggs, and is set to appear on the latter’s upcoming Zero Tolerance album.

As Hypebeast notes, the LP has a release date of August 18. It will also mark the 15-year anniversary of Giggs’ debut project, Walk In Da Park. Knowing this, it makes sense that the South London-based MC opted to rap over rugged, low-end production on “Mandem,” as a tribute to the earlier sounds he created for fans. “I never understand them, I hold my hands out and they disrespect my hands them / Even disrespect my mandem / And use man, they brought us ’round these f**kin’ randoms,” the 40-year-old reflects amid his fast-paced rhymes.

Giggs Prepares for His Zero Tolerance Album with Diddy Collab

Besides honing his creative craft, Giggs has also been spending plenty of time outside this summer. He was spotted supporting renowned footballer Lionel Messi at his debut game for Inter Miami, where DJ Khaled was also hanging out. His “Mandem” collaborator was in the building as well. Months prior to that link-up, we saw Sean Combs proudly showing off some slang from over the pond that his foreign rapper friend taught him.

Check out the visual for Diddy and Giggs’ “Mandem” above, or add the song to your playlist on Spotify/Apple Music. Are you eager to hear the latter’s Zero Tolerance album? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Quotable Lyrics:

I never understand them, I hold my hands out and they disrespect my hands them
Even disrespect my mandem
And use man, they brought us ’round these f**kin’ randoms
Upheld it

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Metro Boomin Delivers Massive Update On Future Collab Album

August 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Metro Boomin is easily one of the biggest producers in all of hip-hop right now. Overall, his last album Heroes & Villains was a huge commercial success. Moreover, he was able to do the entire soundtrack for the new Across The Spider-Verse movie. Needless to say, Metro is someone who fans are always looking out for. His artistry just continues to get better and better, and fans want to see what he is going to do next.

An album that Metro has consistently teased as of late is Metro Pluto. For those who don’t know, this is his highly-anticipated collaborative album with Future. Fans have been hoping for something like this for years, however, they have never received it. Although now, Metro is telling fans that it very much is on the way. Additionally, there is this sense that it could be coming out before the end of 2023. Fans are extremely excited about this prospect, and every single day, they ask Metro if the album is almost here.

Metro Boomin x Future

shooting it this Sunday

— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) August 3, 2023

Just last night, a fan asked Metro Boomin if the album cover for his Future collaboration was ready yet. This led to a huge response from the producer, who said “shooting it this Sunday.” Although this is not an indication of when the album will be released, it does tell us the project is in the promo stages. Album covers effectively mean that an album is, in fact, on the horizon. Hopefully, we get more information from Metro, sooner rather than later.

Based on Heroes & Villains, this could be one of the best rap albums of the entire year. Overall, we are hoping that it does not disappoint. Let us know your expectations for Metro Pluto in the comments section down below. Are there any features you are hoping to hear? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Mac Miller x Vans Authentic “Swimming” Collab Drops Today

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Mac Miller is a beloved artist who passed away entirely too soon. Overall, fans are still mourning him and it is easy to understand why. He remains an integral part of a lot of people’s formative years, and his art will live on forever. In fact, today marks the 5th anniversary of his incredible album, Swimming. This is considered to be his best work, and to this day, people are still talking about it. Although it wasn’t fully appreciated when it came out, it remains an undeniable body of work.

With Swimming turning five years old today, Vans has decided to come out with an amazing collaboration. This new sneaker is going to pay homage to Mac Miller, as well as the album itself. As you can see in an official image below, this shoe is a Vans Authentic. This is an iconic yet simple silhouette that plenty of consumers have enjoyed over the years.

Mac Miller x Vans

As far as the colorway is concerned, there are some cool elements at play here. The shoe is mostly your basic black-and-white aesthetic. However, the toe box has a Yin and Yang symbol. Moreover, the midsole has the phrase “Mac Miller 1992 Til Infinity” repeated throughout. It is a nice little homage to the artist, and as far as it being a collector’s item, these are perfect.

Another Look

If you are a fan of these kicks, well, you are very much in luck. They are releasing today over at shop.macmillerswebsite.com. Supplies will likely run out fast, so be sure to cop your size right away if it is available. If you love Mac Miller, these will prove to be a must-cop. Let us know what you think of this sneaker, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. We will be sure to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest brands.

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Kodak Black Beefs With 1090 Jake Over 6ix9ine Collab

August 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

1090 Jake recently hopped on social media to break down some of the lyrics of 6ix9ine’s new collab with Kodak Black, “Shaka Laka.” The track also features Yailin la Mas Viral, who’s rumored to be 6ix9ine’s girlfriend. “Shaka Laka” has managed to get a good amount of attention, mostly due to Kodak Black’s willingness to collaborate with an alleged “snitch.” Various commentators and other artists have weighed in on the collab, with many feeling as though Kodak Black shouldn’t have worked with 6ix9ine.

1090 Jake also offered Kodak Black an opportunity to break down his own side of the story in an interview. Unfortunately, Kodak Black doesn’t appear to have taken too kindly to the offer. The rapper later responded to the request on Instagram Live, claiming that 1090 Jake is “snitchin.’” “You f*ck n***as don’t know me, I swear to God,” he added. This prompted 1090 Jake to get back on social media, further insinuating that Kodak Black is a “snitch.”

Kodak Black Calls 1090 Jake A “Snitch”

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“You made a video dissing me, saying I’m ‘snitching’ for talking about the lyrics that ‘somebody lost their b*tch to 6ix9ine,’” 1090 Jake begins. He then goes on to point out some previous reports about Kodak Black. He emphasizes how some of Kodak Black’s previous claims “could actually result in somebody getting arrested.”

“Now I wanted to interview Kodak to be a voice for the bros that’s behind the wall that can’t ask the questions that I was gonna ask,” he explains. “But instead you decided to take it to Instagram, even though Adam 22 was already in communications with you about setting up the interview.” 1090 Jake also says that he didn’t ever plan on the situation getting this heated, claiming that it’s Kodak Black’s fault. “The only reason there’s any negativity going on now,” he says, “is because you decided to do a video with a rat.”

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Jason Derulo Sued For “Savage Love” Royalties

August 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jason Derulo is now facing a federal lawsuit concerning his 2020 track, “Savage Love,“ according to reports. Allegedly, he worked on the song alongside Matthew Spatola, who also goes by Matty Spats. According to Spatola, however, he was never given credit for his alleged contribution to the song.

The complaint says that Derulo “unilaterally released ‘Savage Love,’ without providing any credit whatsoever to Spatola.” “This lawsuit is filed to right that wrong,” it continues. “And to ensure that Spatola is properly credited as a co-writer of ‘Savage Love’ and compensated for his contributions thereto.” “Although Spatola had produced at Derulo’s home studio before ‘Savage Love,’” the complaint also states, “those sessions involved a larger group of contributors and were entirely unrelated to ‘Savage Love.’ To Spatola’s knowledge, none of the music created at those earlier sessions was ever released by Derulo.”

Jason Derulo’s “Savage Love”

“‘Savage Love’ was different,” it adds. “The writing and conceptualizing of the instrumental composition and the creation of the actual recording occurred when Spatola and Derulo were the only contributors present in Derulo’s studio collaborating together” on the song, according to the suit. It also goes on to claim that Derulo’s failure to credit Spatola has cost the artist opportunities. According to Spatola’s team, the collab would have opened many doors for him if he were properly credited.

“If Spatola had been properly credited as a co-author and co-producer of a hit like Savage Love, he would have received additional opportunities that were lost due to this lack of credit,” the suit continues. “Composers credited with co-writing hit songs as writers are invited to work with other top performers in the industry, along with other lucrative opportunities.” The lawsuit also cites the remix of the song featuring BTS, which was also allegedly released without Spatola’s permission. “At no time did Derulo or Sony ever get permission from, account to, or even enter into any contract with Spatola for his contributions to ‘Savage Love’ and the BTS remix.”

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Ice Spice’s Next Collab Could Be Pinkydoll, If NPC Streamer Has Her Way

August 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Many artists take years to cross the biggest names on their list of dream collaborators off, but Ice Spice is obviously an exception. Less than a year after she initially blew up, we’ve already seen the 23-year-old work with Nicki Minaj (twice), and Taylor Swift. The latter’s “Karma (Remix)” wasn’t as well received as the Queen of Rap’s two times linking up with the Princess, but still, Spice continues to break records. Seeing as she’s officially made it in the industry, we’re eagerly waiting to see if the “Bikini Bottom” artist plans to work with other artists who are currently on the rise.

One person who’s made it clear that they want Spice to hop on their song is NPC streamer, Pinkydoll. The TikTok star recently ventured into music via a partnership with Fashion Nova that’s set to drop soon. In a video shared on Monday (July 31), she teased what it might sound like if the redhead were to connect with her musically. “Hi guys, it’s your girl Pinkydoll, yes yes yes! You know your girl Pinkydoll see everything on the net,” the social media personality told viewers. “Last time I checked, someone put Ice Spice on my beat as a remix, but my beat is not even released yet.”

Pinkydoll is Eager to Work with Ice Spice

The screen then cuts to a collage of Ice with Pinky. After a few seconds of music and adlibs, we hear “Deli” from the former’s new Like..? (Deluxe) EP blasting in sync with the beat. “I think we got something here,” the blonde proudly declares. “Ice Spice, I think you and me need to do a collab ASAP! Just picture that,” she adds. In the comments, a surprising number of viewers have already been expressing interest in seeing the unexpected link-up come to fruition. Only time will tell if it actually happens, but with the modern powers of AI, anything is possible.

While Pinkydoll continues to make bank on TikTok, Ice Spice has spent this morning showing off her curves on Instagram. During her latest trip to the beach, the Bronx baddie posed in a white bikini while flaunting a ton of $100 bills for the camera. See her latest photo dump at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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