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Rihanna’s “California King Bed” Was Written In Minutes, Muni Long Recalls

March 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rihanna’s 2010 Loud cut “California King Bed” remains a fan favorite even over a decade after its release, but according to Muni Long, it didn’t take long at all to write. During a recent interview with Complex, the songstress recalled cooking up the classic in a matter of minutes. According to her, she was in the midst of a major move when she hit the studio to work on the track and rushed through the writing process to get back to shopping for furniture online.

“I was in Miami at the time for ‘California King Bed,’ working out of We The Best studio, and I was actually working with Jermaine [Jackson] from The Runners,” she explained. “They had the chords and everything. I listened, I went back into the room, and they gave me the file.”

Muni Long Wanted To Get Back To Furniture Shopping

“I wrote the song in like 10 minutes. I was like, ‘Turn it up, let me get this done real quick,’ so I could go back to looking for my furniture,” she admitted. The Florida-born performer also revealed that the song was expected to go to another famous singer. She learned months later that RiRi claimed it. “Originally, they were trying to pitch it to Kelly Clarkson,” she shared. “Then I came back two months later, and my publisher Ryan Press said that they were going to cut it for Rihanna. I was super excited.”

While fans are certainly having a blast looking back on some of the Fenty Beauty founder’s biggest hits, they can’t help but hope for more music. Luckily, when asked last month whether or not supporters can expect to hear a new album anytime soon, ASAP Rocky said “She’s working on it.” What do you think of Muni Long opening up about writing Rihanna’s hit “California King Bed”? Are you surprised that it only took her a few minutes? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Rubi Rose Recalls Drake Name-Dropping Her, Fans Question Whether It Happpened

March 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rubi Rose says that Drake saying “ruby-rose two-tone” on “7am On Bridle Path” is her favorite time being shouted out on a song. The admission comes despite Drake not actually intending to reference her with the lyric. She explained her take on the song during an interview with Complex.

“My favorite time somebody name-dropped me in their song,” Rose pondered. “It’s two different ones because some people say he wasn’t talking about me. But, he was clearly talking about me. When Drake was saying ‘the Rubi Rose two-tone.’ That one because it’s f*cking Drake.” When Complex shared the interview on Instagram, fans shared several laughs at Rose’s expense. “Smh pretty girls never beating them stupid allegations,” one fan joked. Another added: “Not her celebrating like she just won the lottery or something.”

Rubi Rose Attends Hawks-Wizards Game

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 01: Rapper Rubi Rose attends the game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Washington Wizards at State Farm Arena on November 01, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Rose also recalled Rob49 mentioning her in a song. “Rob49 saying ‘I ain’t gonna lie, I had a lotta hoes, but I want a Rubi Rose.’ It’s cute. It’s funny. I’m flattered. Typically, people will text me and be like, ‘Yo, so-and-so said your name.’” She added that she hadn’t heard the Playboi Carti leak where the rapper mentions her. Check out Rose’s interview with Complex below.

Rubi Rose Reflects On Drake Shoutout

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Rose initially went viral after Drake dropped the Certified Lover Boy track, “7am On Bridle Path,” for mistakingly celebrating when she heard the lyric. In actuality, he raps, “See the watch collection and assume I got time / ‘Cause of the ruby rose two-tone.” “Lmfao damn y’all are haters,” she wrote on Twitter in response to fans trolling her for the mistake. “Let me be happy sheesh.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Rubi Rose on HotNewHipHop.

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Rihanna Working On New Album, ASAP Rocky Confirms

February 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rihanna is reportedly working on a new album, according to her long-time partner A$AP Rocky. “She’s working on it,” Rocky was recently heard telling a fan who pressed him about when Rihanna was going to drop new music. Reports and rumors that Rihanna is making a music return have been circulating for some time. Having played the Super Bowl last year, sources told multiple outlets that the superstar has been considering a world tour for 2024/25. Furthermore, she has also created two albums worth of music during her time away from the industry. If a tour does happen, it would be the next big blockbuster event after a 2023 that’s seen Beyoncé, Drake, and Taylor Swift travel the world on tours of their own.

However, other reporting has disputed the claims of a tour. The Mirror reported in October that reports that Rihanna had signed at $39 million deal with Live Nation were “bogus.” Furthermore, they reported that no tour dates had been set or agreed upon. Additionally, it’s likely that the outcome of Rocky’s legal issues will also play a factor in determining whether Rihanna makes her return.

Rihanna Vibes At ASAP Rocky Paris Fashion Week Concert

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Meanwhile, Rihanna was recently spotted vibing during Rocky’s recent concert in Paris. It was some small subtle grooving in the VIP section but Rihanna was certainly feeling the vibes. Rocky and Rihanna had hit up the French capital for Fashion Week. This is despite the looming threat of incarceration for Rocky on federal gun charges. The last time the couple publicly hit up Paris last year for the city’s fashion week. Rihanna rocked a modern camo sports bra and sweatpants. She also caused a stir after wearing a Cartier watch as a choker.

As mentioned, it was a fairly muted reaction from Rihanna. There have been examples of her being more effusive. A video posted to her official TikTok account shows a collection of adorable reactions from the musical superstar as she encounters the various samples of FENTY’s collab with Puma. “Oh my God, isn’t this the cutest shit ever?” she says to someone on her phone as she holds up a little baby sneaker. “Oh my God, stop,” she is heard saying as she stops the presentation to take a picture of the samples.

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J. Cole Named Best Rapper Of 2023 By Complex, Debate Ensues

January 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Complex has named J. Cole the best rapper of 2023 for a piece in which they pick an artist who dominated each year since 1979. In doing so, Complex argues Cole has “over a dozen standout features across several genres” and cites “First Person Shooter,” “The Secret Recipe,” “All My Life,” “Evil Ways,” “Thanks,” “On My Block,” “Passport Bros,” and more as examples. The outlet also notes that “First Person Shooter” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Cole managed to assert his dominance and showcase his lyrical prowess without even putting out a solo album,” the staff writes. “On the 13 songs that Cole appeared in 2023, he always delivered the track’s best performance, even when rapping with fellow heavyweights like Drake, Lil Durk, and Lil Yachty. Every new Cole verse was a moment that had the rap world buzzing, and he was able to do this in several genres, from Afrobeats and R&B to K-pop, and trap.”

J. Cole Performs At Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 27: J. Cole performs onstage during Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration at State Farm Arena on December 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

The decision has warranted plenty of debate on social media. When TheHipHopWolf posted the ranking on Instagram, one fan argued Drake outperformed Cole on both of their 2023 collaborations. “No disrespect… Drake ripped him on both songs…. Drake is sadly the best male rapper and it’s not close,” they commented. Another wrote: “I know like 10 local rappers more worthy of that bold ass title lol.” Many also defended Cole’s placement. One fan remarked: “Yes. He’s the last of a dying breed from the previous era and still the best of the current era.”

Complex Ranks J. Cole As The Top Rapper Of 2023

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In previous years on the ranking, Complex picked 21 Savage, Lil Baby, Tyler, The Creator, and more as top rappers. Be on the lookout for further updates on J. Cole on HotNewHipHop.

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Danny Brown Says He Hates The Fit Check Trend

January 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Danny Brown recently shared his thoughts on the “fit check” trend during an episode of That’s Deep with Complex. He expresses his disapproval of the trend and its impact, particularly on younger audiences. Moreover, the Detroit native, known for his distinctive fashion sense, believes that the trend can have detrimental effects on kids and their perception of value. In the interview, Danny voiced his concerns, stating, “I think it really sucks because it really messes up with the kids, you know?” He goes on to share a personal experience, highlighting the absurdity of younger family members asking for high-end fashion items like Balenciagas.

Furthermore, he emphasizes the disconnect between these expensive desires and the financial reality of young individuals who may not have a source of income. Expressing his own journey with fashion, Danny reminisces about his excitement at getting a pair of Reebok Pumps for $100, considering it a significant achievement. However, he contrasts this with the current trend where kids aspire to own $1,000 shoes, equating it to months’ worth of rent. This observation reflects Danny’s concern about the distorted values that the “fit check” trend might be instilling in younger generations.

Danny Brown Shares His Opinion

Moreover, Danny Brown challenges the notion that expensive clothing automatically equates to style. He continues, “There’s somebody out there that can go to Burlington Coat Factory and get fresher than somebody that’s just wearing all designer.” However, he emphasizes the importance of individual style and suggests that it is not about the amount of money spent on clothes but about personal expression. A fair statement.

His commentary on the interview serves as a critique of the materialistic aspect of the fashion industry. Moreover, the influence it has on shaping the desires and priorities of younger individuals. In the world of hip-hop and fashion, where trends often emerge and gain popularity swiftly, Danny Brown’s perspective offers a valuable and grounded reflection on the impact of such trends. Urging a focus on personal style and authenticity over the pursuit of expensive labels. What are your thoughts? Let us know on HNHH!

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Funny Marco Thinks Bobbi Althoff Joint Tour Could Still Happen

December 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

If there was an award for “Best Breakout Comedy Star of 2023,” both Funny Marco and Bobbi Althoff would easily be in the running. They’ve been hard at work for longer, but this year is when they really started to get a lot more attention, laughs, and opportunities. However, it seems like things between the two are not as buddy-buddy as they once were, or Marco is just trolling us a little with his demeanor. Moreover, he recently spoke to Complex‘s Speedy Morman for 360 With Speedy at ComplexCon 2023 and addressed a previous promise that they would go on tour together eventually.

As their conversation began to wrap up, Morman asked Funny Marco about Bobbi Althoff and how he appeared on her show. When he asked what their relationship is like and whether they’ll go on the tour that they promised, Marco started drinking from his water bottle and asked how much time they had left (3 minutes, by the way). Speedy had already mentioned that their initial dates disappeared, so something must’ve happened, and Marco said that “she didn’t feel good,” so they scrapped it. Once Althoff feels better, though, he’s down to hop back on the road and talk about “just a whole bunch of fun stuff.”

Funny Marco Bizarrely Answers Bobbi Althoff Question

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Furthermore, during this same sit-down, Funny Marco also spoke on his first-ever Open Thoughts interview with DaBaby. “It was dangerous,” he chuckled. “When I asked DaBaby why he rapped the same, I was trying to ask for the people. That was something I shouldn’t have did, but I did it. But it was great. We ended up making a great episode, got a great relationship. But sometimes I’m like, don’t ask what the people want to know– just ask what you need to know. So that was something that I learned from that.”

Meanwhile, Althoff’s been pretty low-key as of late, perhaps due to backlash for recent interview snippets. Either way, if she’s not feeling well, we wish her a speedy recovery with hopes that she’ll be able to enjoy this tour. These comedians are known for their dry humor, so that bizarre chemistry should be something pretty comical to see. For more news and the latest updates on Bobbi Althoff and Funny Marco, come back to HNHH.

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Pardison Fontaine on Why Cardi B Is Marketing Genius, Writing for Kanye & New EP | 360 With Speedy

December 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cam’ron Says “Pause” Too Much, He Admits In New Interview

December 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cam’ron is an incredibly charismatic entertainer, and one whose sports talk show It Is What It Is with Mase shows off these qualities even more. He’s funny, quick-witted, blunt, and most iconically when it comes to his everyday statements, is always looking for ways to think with a dirtier mind for comedic effect. Moreover, the rapper recently admitted during an interview with Complex published on Monday (December 11) that he says “pause” too much. If you don’t know what that’s referring to, some men say “pause” when they or another man imply something sexual with another man, and the “pause” is usually for comedic effect.

“Sometimes I try to take it out,” Cam’ron shared with the publication. “But as soon as I do, somebody’s in the comments like, ‘Yo, that’s cr*zy, Cam. How you ain’t say pause? That was wild, you ain’t gonna say pause?’ Then I gotta be petty and keep saying this s**t because now n***as coming at me like I said some wild s**t. So to answer your question, I don’t even want to say it that much, but s**t done got out of hand, man.

Cam’ron At The One Court Draft Week Players House Party In 2023

Camron Pause Too Much Admits Complex Interview Hip Hop News — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 20: Camron attends One Court Draft Week attends Players House Party at NBPA Headquarters on June 20, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

“S**t, the pause s**t has got out of hand, man,” Cam’ron continued. “I learned that s**t when I was like 12, 13 years old from East Harlem, Jefferson Projects, man. It’s one of them things to stand on your toes, like, ‘Oh, it’s a joke.’ You know, people don’t have to get that offended. We have no beef with LGBTQ. Like, what I say to that is you can create your own s**t.

“N***a be like, ‘Yo, I’m gonna get some p***y– like, no hetero,’” he concluded. “You could change the game however you want, my n***a. It’s not subscribed to one particular sexuality. It’s whatever. However you wanna play the game.” For more news and the latest updates on Cam’ron, stay up to date on HNHH.

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Cam’ron Trolls Skip Bayless As “Complex” Ranks Him And Mase Higher On Sports Personalities List

December 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cam’ron took a shot at Skip Bayless after he and Ma$e were ranked higher than the Undisputed host on Complex‘s list of sports personalities. “Congrats 2 my big bros @stephenasmith and @shannonsharpe84 for securing the top spots!! And Thx @complex for the write up. Number 6 ain’t bad for our 9th month in business. And everyone before us is on TV.. we appreciate y’all!! Here’s some others on the list!! Hey skip!! Down there lol Yeah Murder!!! @rsvpmase @itiswhatitis_talk And thank you @underdogfantasy,” Cam’ron wrote on Instagram.

It Is What It Is has quickly become a fan-favorite sports show, despite the lack of sports expertise and it’s unorthodox home on YouTube. While there were rumblings earlier in the year that a major network was in talks to acquire the show, that does not appear to have come to pass. However, Cam’ron has been transparent about aiming high. His latest hints suggested that a major NBA legend will soon be joining the show’s main cast. It remains to be seen if that will still occur. However, It Is What It Is‘ star is shining bright and set to only shine brighter in 2024.

First Take Dominating Undisputed

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However, losing out to Cam’ron and Ma$e isn’t the only thing that Bayless has had to deal with this week. According to Front Office Sports, over the last week of November and the first week of December, First Take averaged more than 5.5 times the viewership of Undisputed. Furthermore, November finished with the best monthly viewership figures in the 16-year history of First Take.

The gap between the two shows has only continued to grow over the second half of 2023. Despite a complete retooling, Undisputed has been unable to bounce back from losing Shannon Sharpe to ESPN back in June. No matter what Skip Bayless tries, including getting a live college commitment announcement on the show, nothing is helping close the gap with the Stephen A. Smith-led vehicle. Not even adding the likes of Lil Wayne has helped Undisputed catch up.

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Zack Bia Hits the It’s All a Blur Tour and Visits Switzerland

November 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews