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Consequence & Chuck D Drop Off Thought-Provoking “What Has America Done”

November 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Consequence and Chuck D are speaking out following the reelection of President Donald Trump with a conscious single, “What Has America Done.” According to The Source, both hip-hop greats gave a State of the Union address not too long ago, so they are making sure they are making their voices heard. The Queens native spoke about how the Black community needs to stick together and level up as much as possible. While instilling inspiration, he also kept it real that could lead to issues with one another. “The results of the 2024 Presidential Election are a reflection of who and where we are as a nation. Like it or not, especially if you’re African American, we must continue to pursue our equalities and make sure we do everything in our power to level the playing field as best we can. In doing so, we can forget where we’ve been and what it took to get where we are.”

Public Enemy’s Chuck D didn’t mince words either, adding, “Avatars like they’re the new Klan hoodies. The more things change, the more they stay the same!” “What Has America Done” isn’t an easy listen by any means. However, it sure sounds beautiful with its dramatic and thematic piano-led instrumental. Consequence dominates the verses, talking about how Black people constantly get the short end of the stick while other groups truly get to live the American dream. This single will land on Consequence’s deluxe of his most recent LP Nice Doing Business With You, which is out on November 22.

“What Has America Done” – Consequence, Chuck D, & Tony Williams

Quotable Lyrics:

My country, tis of thee, sweet land of Liberty
Same land where they lynchin’ me, for over more then four centuries
The plantations wherе they sent for me, plan for mе was penitentiaries
Psychological injuries, but still we rise to be kings and queens
But what has America done for me, besides take the swag and the sauce?
What has America done for me, besides make me kiss the a** of my boss?

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Consequence And Chuck D Weigh In On The Presidential Election With “What Has America Done”

November 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After joining A Tribe Called Quest at their induction into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame (only the 12th hip hop group to be inducted), Consequence releases a new single, “What Has America Done,” which is now available. “What Has America Done” features Public Enemy’s Chuck D (and he also illustrated the singles cover art) and Tony Williams. “What Has America Done” will be included on the deluxe edition of Nice Doing Business With You (which will include seven new tracks) which will be released on 11.22.24.

With the video that was premiered by TMZ earlier today, Consequence and Chuck D give a State of the Union address on the heels of the Presidential election.

“The results of the 2024 Presidential Election are a reflection of who and where we are as a nation. Like it or not, especially if you’re African American, we must continue to pursue our equalities and make sure we do everything in our power to level the playing field as best we can” Consequence commented. “In doing so, we can forget where we’ve been and what it took to get where we are.”

“Avatars like they’re the new Klan hoodies” Chuck D asserted. “The more things change, the more they stay the SAME”!

Nice Doing Business With You features appearances from Con’s frequent collaborator Kanye West (who guests on “No Apologies,” and produces “Bloodstain”), Chris Rock, YNW Melly, Tony Williams and Con’s son Caiden The Crownholder. Consequence also produced the bulk of Nice Doing Business With You.

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Consequence Drops New Single “What Has America Done” Featuring Chuck D

November 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

What Has America Done Digital Artwork (Illustrated by Chuck D)

After joining A Tribe Called Quest at their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as only the 12th hip-hop group to receive the honor, Consequence has released a powerful new single, What Has America Done. The track features Public Enemy’s Chuck D, who also illustrated the cover art, and singer Tony Williams. The single addresses pressing social issues, creating a “State of the Union” moment amid the post-election climate.

“Avatars like they’re the new Klan hoodies” Chuck D asserted. “The more things change, the more they stay the SAME”!

What Has America Done is part of the deluxe edition of Nice Doing Business With You, set for release on November 22, 2024. The expanded album will feature seven new tracks, including collaborations with longtime partners like Kanye West (who appears on No Apologies and produces Bloodstain), Chris Rock, and Caiden The Crownholder, Consequence’s son.

With its politically charged message, What Has America Done adds another layer to Consequence’s extensive discography and affirms his commitment to social commentary in hip-hop.

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Consequence Returns After 13 Years With “Nice Doing Business With You”

September 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Consequence was hyping up Nice Doing Business With You in April of 2022, labeling it as essentially a perfect summer album. “I’m looking forward to people being able to ride out for the spring and the summer”, he told AllHipHop. Not too long after that, the New York veteran would go on to release its stacked lead single “Blood Stain”. Featuring production from Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Ojivolta, and 88 Keys, it was (and still is) a tremendous track and one that embodies Consequence’s trademark jazzy/soulful style.

However, despite a few loose singles, it seemed like Nice Doing Business With You was going to be shelved. But hope was restored in the summer of this year with another Ye collab, “No Apologies”, and “Overdose” with YNW Melly. The latter might seem unlikely, however, according to Hot 97, this cut was also in the works for a while. Consequence says it went something like, “He literally was just like, ‘Yo, I got you OG yeah,’ wrote the s***. He just was on some, ‘Yo, yeah I got you, Unc,’ type s***. So, he ain’t do nothing but respect me…Then literally the next week I think is when that s*** started cooking with the case… So I think this might be the last feature he did”. Overall, we are just happy to have ‘Quence back and we are even more ecstatic that the quality is high even with a 13-year gap in between albums.

Nice Doing Business With You – Consequence

Nice Doing Business With You Tracklist:

Can’t Give Up with We Ani
No Apologies with Kanye West
BLOOD STAIN
The Chase, Pt. 3 with Caiden The Crownholder
Love You So
Overdose with YNW Melly
Free The Guys
I’ll Be Loving You
Relationship Advice with Chris Rock
Spaghetti with Tony Williams

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Consequence Claims Kanye West And Kendrick Lamar Have An Unreleased Collab Album

September 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Consequence has been part of Kanye West’s inner-circle since day one. He appeared on Ye’s first two albums, and has penned verses for the rapper into the present. If anybody has insight into how Ye goes about recording, it would be him. Consequence talked about Ye’s relationship with Kendrick Lamar in a recent interview with Bootleg Kev. During said interview, the rapper claimed that Ye and Lamar have an album’s worth of material sitting on the shelf.

Consequence told the podcaster that Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar are sitting on an estimated 40 songs together. Some of which are allegedly produced by Madlib. The reason they have yet to see the light of day? Consequence believes its simply a matter of setting aside the time to structure an album. “I just think it just needed to be structured,” he asserted. The rapper claimed to have heard every song that was recorded, though, and he was impressed. “It was there, it’s there, it’s crazy,” he noted. “It’s there.”

Consequence Claims To Have Heard 40 Songs

Consequence’s discussion of a Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar joint album is more of a confirmation than a revelation. It’s exciting to know that songs between the two legends exist, but Ye actually spilled the beans on his Lamar collabs back in 2016. The “Carnival” rapper tweeted that he’d been in the studio with Compton’s finest and Young Thug during the making of The Life of Pablo. “Me and Kendrick got 40 songs and me and Young Thug got 40 songs,” he wrote. “40/40 club!!!” Kendrick Lamar and Thugger did appear on The Life of Pablo, lending credibility to Ye’s claim.

The only official collaboration between Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar to date came out of these 2016 sessions. “No More Parties In L.A.” was a head-spinning lyrical showcase for both rappers. It also had an exceptional Madlib beat, which lines up with what Consequence said about the producer’s involvement. Ye seems to be in an increasingly healthier headspace as of late. Here’s hoping he decides to let some of these K. Dot collabs out of the vault.

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Consequence And Kanye West Confront Their Critics On “No Apologies” Single

July 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Consequence and Kanye West go back two decades. The former was on West’s first two albums, and West executive produced his debut, Don’t Quit Your Day Job. Their chemistry on record is undeniable, which is what makes “No Apologies” such a pleasant surprise. Consequence and Kanye West link back up for their first song in over a decade and a half. The quality was not guaranteed, given the scattered nature of recent Kanye albums, but Consequence manages to rein him in with soulful production and a nostalgic mood.

It’s worth noting that Kanye West doesn’t really rap on “No Apologies.” While the title sounds like a personal mantra for the GOOD Music founder, the song is actually an instance of him staying out of the spotlight. West speaks during the intro, and harmonizes with Consequence during the chorus, but that’s it. Consequence, meanwhile, delivers a pair of tight verses. There’s a wistful element to Consequence’s bars, especially when he recalls his life as a child, that perfectly fits the beat. “So Busy Bee was the man in the place to be. Or when Jordan hit the draft after ’83,” he raps. “Yeah, at one point I should’ve been on Slam Magazine. ‘Cause I slammed every model you saw in the magazine.” It’s smooth, well-executed hip-hop. Consequence and West keep their winning streak intact.

Let us know what you think of this brand-new track, in the comments section down below. 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.

Consequence Proves That He’s Still Got It On “No Apologies”

Quotable Lyrics:

I come from the black medallions, no gold
Still put the blacks to count, we’re going gold
That many sold, you must’ve sold your soul
No, I just broke the mold, but never broke thе codes

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Kanye West’s “All Mine” Reference Track Revealed By Consequence

June 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Reference tracks in hip-hop are a commonality. However, it feels like over the last few months, they have been running rampant. That especially been the case with Drake, not only throughout his career, but as of recently as well. The ghostwriting accusations picked up steam once again during his mostly one-sided affair with Kendrick Lamar. Additionally, because it felt like The Boy could not find a W anywhere, it seemed that the leaked ideas were popping up by the second for him. This time though, Kanye West is the artist for discussion, as a reference track for “All Mine” has just been revealed.

The rapper who appears to have assisted Ye for one of his biggest hits as of late is Consequence. A close collaborator and die-hard supporter, the Queens, New York native gave fans some context across his social media platforms. In the 45-second clip, Consequence shares vocals he recorded over the “All Mine” instrumental and it shows how Kanye threw in the hilarious Stormy Daniels line. The veteran MC did present a slightly different flow than his counterpart, but you can definitely see the similarities.

Consequence Reveals How Kanye Referenced Him For “All Mine”

Consequence was one of many to receive writing credits on “All Mine”, including Pardison Fontaine, Jeremih, Ty Dolla $ign, 070 Shake, CyHi, to name a few. He made sure to give himself props in the post, saying, “All Mine now has surpassed 500 Million Streams on @spotify… HIT MY LINE IF YOU NEED A SAMPLE ”. In addition to that plug, Consequence also announced a new collaboration coming with Kanye called “No Apologies”, which will drop on June 21. One can assume this is a song to make the cut for his relentlessly pushed back album, Nice Doing Business With You.

What are your thoughts on Consequence revealing the reference track for Kanye West’s “All Mine”? Is this the best song off of ye, why or why not? Is this verse better than Ye’s? Are you excited for them to drop their new song on June 21, as well as the upcoming album? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Consequence and Kanye West. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Why Is Talib Kweli Sparring With Consequence? Breaking Down The Beef

January 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

For over a year, Consequence and Talib Kweli have been entangled in an on-again, off-again beef. The feud originated from a 2022 incident when Consequence revealed his continued support for Kanye West, even after the rap superstar engaged in a months-long tirade of anti-Semitic comments. Kweli responded by sharing images of his Black Star cohort Yasiin Bey in an altered version of Kanye’s “White Lives Matter” shirt, instead reading “White Lies Matter.” From there, the pair continued to exchange words on social media, eventually leading to Consequence airing out his frustrations on wax.

Consequence Released A Track Titled “Beef Forever”

The beef between Consequence and Talib Kweli seemed to reach a boiling point last week when the Queens-born lyricist took to a record to flame his opponent. The song, titled “Beef Forever,” clocks in at just over 90 seconds and features a host of jabs directed at Kweli. On the track, Cons name-checks Kweli’s ex-wife and references sexual harassment claims made against Kweli by rapper Res in 2018. The track features lyrics such as “You probably so afraid of that left from Eque, and that’s the reason why them other girls got MeToo’d. You never been more than a Mr. Me Too.”

After hearing the record, and, crucially, seeing that media personality DJ Akademiks had platformed the diss, Kweli responded via Instagram, accusing both parties of being right-wingers with a questionable history of sexual misconduct.

Talib Kweli Claims Consequence & DJ Akademiks Have Formed An Alliance Against Him

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Kweli’s Instagram post included a video of DJ Akademiks agreeing with comments made by former president Trump, as well as a screenshot of Akademiks’ support of the diss record. After humorously nicknaming the duo “DJ Wackademiks” and “Dexter,” Kweli continued to call the new song trash and imply that the pair stand on an alliance with amoral figures such as nazis and rapists.

Kweli continued dissing the pair in additional posts, including one that establishes a bizarre and disturbing pattern of behavior from both Ak and Cons, again maligning them as part of a boys club rife with sexual impropriety. In these posts, Kweli actively exposes photos of the pair hanging out with Tekashi 6ix9ine, who has faced accusations of sexually assaulting a child.

Talib Kweli Exposes DJ Akademiks For An Alleged Sexual Assault

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In the midst of this beef, a woman has stepped forward to accuse DJ Akademiks of sexual assault, lending further credence to Talib Kweli’s claims. After sharing several posts targeted at Consequence and the media personality, Kweli blocked the pair in an effort to end the discourse. Consequence saw this move as an act of retreat and shared a screenshot with the caption, “HE TAPPED OUT @talibkweli Blocking Pages Like A [B****].”

The Feud Shows No Signs Of Ending

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In the days since the release of “Beef Forever,” the pair have actively exchanged words on social media, with no new ground covered. Both Consequence and Talib Kweli have continued to throw shots at each other, including each rapper claiming that the other has failed at their music career. Further, they argued that the other relies on this beef to maintain relevance. While some prominent rap figures have weighed in to mediate, it doesn’t seem like either party is interested in squashing this war of words any time soon.

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Consequence Calls Out Kanye West: ‘NEVER Again Say You Are ALONE’

December 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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Consequence has some words for Kanye West. While assisting in the promotion of Ye’s YZY PODS shoes, Consequence had to “get something off my chest.”

Seemingly hearing Ye’s rant last week, Consequence wanted to address Ye’s belief that he is operating alone.

“NEVER again say in public or to others in private that you are ALONE,” Cons wrote. “That’s the biggest SLAP IN THE FACE you could give to your TEAM

“Guys like me, Don C, Monop, GL, Doe,IBN,Arrow and even Virgil (RIP) have given you big portions of our Adult lives so that we could all be ‘The Bulls’”

He later would write, “You can be the one with the Money And even the Power But I will always need my RESPECT.”

Consequence would then call out Ye’s recent apology to the Jewish community: “If you can apologize to the Jewish community in Hebrew…Then maybe you should apologize to a few of your guys in English”

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Kanye West has dropped his first post-Adidas footwear. Kanye dropped the shoe on Yeezy.com for a retail price of $200. The new shoe is calf-high and in all-black, available in only three sizes.

YZY PODS https://t.co/UA38iJjMB2 pic.twitter.com/5qMLZmD2Lt

— Donda Times (@dondatimes) December 28, 2023

Before the shoe’s release, Kanye West issued an apology to the Jewish community after his name was written on a missile that is being used in the Hamas war. Ye issued his apology for antisemitic remarks and Hitler’s support in Hebrew.

The statement was shared on Ye’s Instagram account, apologizing for his offensive remarks over the past year. A translation of the apology reads:

“I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions, it was not my intention to hurt or disrespect, and I deeply regret any pain I may have caused. I am committed to starting with myself and learning from this experience to ensure greater sensitivity and understanding in the future. Your forgiveness is important to me, and I am committed to making amends and promoting unity.”

Kanye’s apologies to the jewish community :

“I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions. It was not my intention to hurt or disrespect, and I deeply regret any pain I may have caused. I am committed to starting with… pic.twitter.com/QDkgIeBD9B

— Donda Times (@dondatimes) December 26, 2023

According to TMZ, Haim Gozali, an Israeli mixed-martial artist, wrote his name on the weapon and has a history of celebrating the death of Palestinians.

The message sent with Gozali’s tweet reads: “@kanyewest you don’t like us jewish. So we don’t like you too!!!!”

The message on the missile reads: “Kanye West Flying to Gaza Haim Gozali.”

You can see it below.

@kanyewest you don’t like us jewish. So we don’t like you too !!! pic.twitter.com/V0oF6mNBnq

— Haim gozali (@GozaliHaim) December 24, 2023

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