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Drake Allegedly Thinks Elliot Wilson Gave Kendrick Lamar Information On Him

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

During his recent appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast, Elliott Wilson made some very interesting claims concerning his relationship with Drake. Moreover, you ‘re probably up to speed on The Boy’s beef with Kendrick Lamar, whose most recent development was a Drizzy IG post defending his OVO crew. Throughout this whole process, Wilson was there to report on it and give his thoughts, as well as try to stay up to date with what was going to happen in the battle. Apparently, he reached out to the Toronto superstar to ask when he would drop “Family Matters,” which allegedly elicited an ominous response.

Furthermore, according to Elliott Wilson’s claims, Drake sent him a rat emoji in his answer to that question, insinuating that he thinks Wilson gave Kendrick Lamar information about him and his camp. The media personality had denied these claims previously. However, the explanation behind this is still a bit unclear, as Aubrey Graham could’ve been suggesting that Wilson wanted to leak this information to K.Dot instead of insinuating that he already gave him dirt. Considering the journalist’s other qualms with the “Virginia Beach” artist and how he allegedly blacklisted him from Toronto, take this with a grain of salt. But it’s clear that the OVO mogul is very distrusting of the media these days, and of anyone outside of his immediate circle.

Elliott Wilson’s Rat Emoji Claims About Drake & The Kendrick Lamar Beef

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Of course, this is all for good reason, as both Drake and Kendrick Lamar probably got a little more than what they bargained for as a result of their beef. But in Elliott Wilson’s mind, there’s a clear winner despite both MCs being worthy of strong praise for their efforts. After all, he ranked “Not Like Us” as the third best diss track of all time recently, higher than any other song released as a result of their beef. Whether it’s bias or facts in your opinion, there’s definitely a debate there.

Meanwhile, we wonder if the alleged rift between Drake and Elliott Wilson will ever patch up. If these new allegations are true, then we know that Kendrick Lamar probably won’t be the one to cause a proverbial burial of the hatchet. Also, this poses some interesting questions for how rappers generally handle and navigate their media relationships. Rap beef is a very competitive affair, and one in which people can pick sides and indulge in paranoid fantasies without even realizing it.

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Megan Thee Stallion Breaks Her Silence After AI-Faked Sex Tape Allegedly Surfaces Online

June 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion is facing a whirlwind of fame right now, trying her best to balance wild success and acclaim with disparaging or unfortunate circumstances. Some are beyond most folks’ control, such as a rescheduled Dallas show due to the NBA Finals. But others are much more sinister in nature, such as an alleged sex tape of hers that surfaced online but is reported to be A.I-.generated, according to social media discussion. Despite the content at hand and blazingly unverified Internet discussion, the Houston femcee took to Twitter on Saturday (June 8) to blast these supposed attempts to ruin her image.

“It’s really sick how yall go out of the way to hurt me when you see me winning,” Megan Thee Stallion wrote to a mystery opp on the social media platform. “Yall going too far, Fake a** s**t. Just know today was your last day playing with me and I mean it.” Moreover, she just joined Latto and Flo Milli for the remix of “Sunday Service,” so at least she has some praise and earned commotion to counter this other side of online conversation.

Megan Thee Stallion Seemingly Blasts Alleged Fake AI Sex Tape Leak

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Elsewhere, though, Megan Thee Stallion will likely address at least some of this reception, other struggles, and all her highs and lows on her upcoming album, Megan. It’s easily one of the summer’s most anticipated hip-hop releases, and will be her first solo full-length effort since 2022’s Traumanize. A lot happened in Tina Snow’s life since then, and we’re sure that it will make for a pretty engaging and well-rounded album experience. All we can hope for is that her efforts ring louder than those of her overzealous, disrespectful, or downright toxic detractors.

In fact, Megan Thee Stallion has a big rollout to contend with, and one that’s boosting morale amid some other canceled or postponed shows. It’s a lot of momentum and hype, and one that has a big risk of falling apart if the album doesn’t deliver. But our skepticism is more directed public opinion and discourse, not so much Meg’s talents or potential. Hopefully she claps back at folks who dislike her for all the wrong reasons through some amazing art.

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Ally Lotti Allegedly Selling Another Juice WRLD Sex Tape, Fans Are Outraged

June 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ally Lotti is once again facing the wrath of the Juice WRLD fanbase for allegedly selling a sex tape online featuring her and her late rapper boo. Of course, since the sources for this information mostly come from social media screenshots without checking Lotti’s page, take it with a grain of salt, but understand that this headline should seem familiar to you. There have been plenty of previous cases of the Chicago artist’s audience speaking on not just how his former partner has used and engaged with his legacy, but on how everyone close to his life has squandered his posthumous recognition.

For example, Ally Lotti previously caught flack earlier this year for allegedly selling some of Juice WRLD’s dreads and bodily fluids. You can imagine how disgusted some fans were, not just physically in terms of how gross it sounds but in terms of how she could make massive profits off of his items through exploiting fan obsession rather than preserving these belongings. However, some might argue that it’s more intimate and connected for fans to be so “close” to an artist rather than look at them through museum glass. But it’s clear that Juice’s likeness and career hasn’t really been respected and preserved as much as it probably should.

Ally Lotti Under Fire Again For Another Alleged Juice WRLD Sex Tape Controversy

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Apart from the Ally Lotti controversies, Juice WRLD’s team allegedly fumbled a Kid Cudi collaboration according to Mr. Rager, and there have been much more controversial questions about how management and loved ones released posthumous material in bulk. It’s sad to see disputes like this happen, but it’s small in the face of his impact. The “Burn” creative continues to resonate with young and old audiences alike, and he remains a beloved innovator from the 2010s and beyond. In fact, we might not fully understand the breadth of his influence yet.

Meanwhile, there are other ways in which Juice WRLD’s legacy manifested in heartening and positive ways for not just his family and loved ones, but for the wider fanbase. For one, his mother launched a crisis text line centered around mental health issues to provide prompt, empathetic, and professional assistance amid emergencies. Juice is one of many artists who sadly represents the importance of these mental health conversations. But more importantly, he’s a beacon of hope for folks to see brighter days and overcome their hardships.
RIP Juice WRLD.

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Sean Kingston Breaks His Silence After Being Released On Bond

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sean Kingston is officially out on a $100,000 bond following his arrest in California and extradition to Florida on fraud charges following a raid on his home in the latter state. Moreover, people expressed shock when news of this case broke, and since then, folks anticipated what would come of this process, Now that he’s a free man awaiting trial for these accusations, he took to social media, specifically Instagram, on Wednesday (June 5) to speak on this development. However, rather than address the allegations, Kingston thanked many from his inner circle for their support and resilience during this time.

“It’s great to be home!” Sean Kingston expressed on the social media platform, listing out all the groups and people that held him down during this turbulence. “A special thanks to God, my family, my friends and my legal team… Robert Rosenblatt, James Stark, Mark Geragos, Zeljka Bozanic, Pierre Pollas. And I cannot forget about my amazing fans, thank you for all your love and support! I love you guys!” His mother, Janice Turner, also caught some charges, so we’ll see what this dynamic looks like in the near future.

Sean Kingston Addresses Legal Situation For The First Time Since His Release On Bond

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Elsewhere, Sean Kingston was actually able to sustain some career hype despite these roadblocks, and did so with another legally compromised artist. He and NBA YoungBoy released their collab “Why Oh Why,” and it’s curious that this is the art out of this career that we got amid all this trouble. The situation is still relatively unclear, as there are only allegations when it comes to how Kingston and Turner supposedly netted over $1 million through scam practices. But with new music to boot, it feels like this is a cultural reset moment in which he seeks to reclaim the narrative and stand tall.

Meanwhile, the ten charges that Sean Kingston faces also involve bank fraud, scamming a jeweler, and more alleged fraud-related crimes. Whether or not a court of law upholds this idea or rejects it is a mystery, one that might see resolution by the end of 2024. But we also know that these legal processes can be long and tricky, so who knows what happens? At least he’s back communicating with his fans and keeping his head held high until we presumably learn the truth.

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Benzino Questions Coi Leray Disowning Him Over R. Kelly Comments, Scrutinizes Her Loss Of Virginity

June 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Benzino still feels a type of way after his daughter Coi Leray expressed disappointment in him over his defense of R. Kelly, effectively disowning him and their familial bond. Moreover, he recently appeared on the Famous & Wealthy podcast and spoke about her reaction to his take on the disgraced R&B singer. Speficially, the Source co-founder brought up an interview that Coi did with Math Hoffa on his My Expert Opinion podcast some time ago, in which she revealed that she lost her virginity at the age of 14. This rubs her father the wrong way given her outright condemnation of his R. Kelly comments and wants her to expand upon this.

“She made a comment about the R. Kelly situation and said that she doesn’t want to have anything to do with me,” Benzino’s thoughts began. “Because of the R. Kelly thing. And I’m saying -– but then, right? Four months ago, she’s on the Math Hoffa show. And Math Hoffa -– which I thought, you know, was a kind of crazy question. But hey… Like she said, she’s grown, you know what I’m saying? She’s of age, I don’t think they’re grown sometimes. But anyways, alright, alright. But he asked her, ‘Hey, when did you lose your virginity?’ She said at 14.

Benzino Speaks On Coi Leray Disowning Him Over R. Kelly Comments

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“Now first, right, I didn’t know, you know what I’m saying?” Benzino continued. “Right, so I’m like… So here you are condemning me for saying what I’m saying, which is a grown folks’ conversation. Which I never mentioned you. Which, really, you shouldn’t have even really involved yourself because this was a conversation that I’m having. But since you did involve yourself, which is what you do, alright? How can you say that when you just said that you lost your virginity at 14? So is the guy that you lost your virginity at 14 [to], is he a pedophile?“

At this point, it’s very unclear whether Benzino and Coi Leray will ever truly make up and avoid conflicts like this in the future. They have always been at odds, but also found common ground to forgive each other over and move forward. With this in mind, arguably the most serious situation and clash the two have had so far, the future looks a bit more bleak. But there’s always a chance for folks to grow as long as they accept accountability and due consequence for their mistakes.

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Bandman Kevo Draws Fan Backlash For His Latest Billionaire-Inspired Tattoos

June 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bandman Kevo previously drew the Internet’s attention for his leg tattoos of various controversial celebrities, but these new ones take the cake. Moreover, they were so bizarre that fans mostly ignored one of an arm seemingly choking a girl, which is saying something if that’s the overlooked part of it. Specifically, he got tattoos of various billionaires’ faces, namely of Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, and Jeff Bezos. A lot of folks in the replies threads of the Twitter post down below questioned why the rapper would want a bunch of rich white guys plastered on one of his legs, along with some other criticisms and wild reactions.

Furthermore, Bandman Kevo is unfortunately dealing with a lot in his life right now apart from the social media antics that folks are reacting to. Back in April of this year, he revealed that his 15-year-old son Kevian was shot and killed in Michigan, a tragedy that no father or son should have to grapple with. This took many fans by surprise, who quickly outpoured their support and condolences online. Since then, the Chicago MC has continued to keep his career going and honor Kevian’s memory, and we send him our best wishes on his path of grief.

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This comes as a heavy contrast to a lot of Bandman Kevo’s other behaviors and headlines in recent years, including some rap beef. Last year, he got into it with Jackboy, as they both accused each other of getting plastic surgery procedures in both trolling and serious manners. As for Kevo, he’s been quite open with his experiences with this matter, so the jabs didn’t seem to affect him as much. It was a bit of a wild back-and-forth, and one that is not as rare in the current rap world as you might think.

Meanwhile, Bandman Kevo also took aim at Gunna last year, piling snitching accusations on top of his claim that Wunna scammed him over a collab. That situation never really cleared up, so it remains in the rumor mill as of writing this article. Maybe Kevo will get some more tattoos of famous figures in the near future, whether it’s within hip-hop or outside of it. All we can hope for in terms of the reception is that he chooses his tributes a little more wisely.

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Diddy’s Alleged Former Employees Claim They Experienced Violence In The Workplace

June 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy is facing even more allegations of wrongdoing this week, but they don’t have anything to do with the current lawsuits against him. Moreover, The Daily Beast reportedly spoke to five alleged former employees of his businesses, specifically the lifestyle brand Sean John and the former advertising agency Blue Flame. These individuals claim that Sean Combs created a hostile, abusive, and “erratic” workplace environment. One particular female witness (supposedly) alleged that he grabbed her face during a disagreement and wanted her to think of him as Karl Lagerfeld. Others also claimed that they experienced some form of physical, emotional, or mental distress during their time under the bad Boy mogul.

For example, one alleged former employee claimed that Diddy fired him after the employee gave him a disappointed look after he arrived late at a meeting. This, along with other accusations, reportedly led these employees to not feel much surprise when the video of him assaulting Cassie broke. Another account claims that the New York rapper and businessman refused to acknowledge that his workplace felt “inundated” with work. This led to the failure to complete a specific project, which he allegedly refused to take accountability for.

Diddy Faces New Accusations From Alleged Former Employees

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“It was as if you’re walking down the street and someone randomly threw a brick at your head out of the blue,” another alleged former employee claimed about Diddy. “Out of the blue, if he was unhappy with something that you might not have done but he thought you did, you ‘caught a brick.’” They continued their story and alleged that he verbally attacked them to the point that “security guards rushed over. While he’s six inches from my face, screaming at me, telling me I f***ed up.”

“I was surprised by the level of violence that he had toward Cassie in that video,” this particular alleged former employee said of Diddy’s actions. “I didn’t see his anger going to that level, I really didn’t, I wouldn’t have stayed had I known what was going on. I’ll tell you that much.”

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Erica Banks Puts Controversial BBL On Full Display In NSFW Twerking Video

June 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

As of late, Erica Banks has found herself subject to a great deal of criticism for undergoing a second BBL. Earlier this week, a clip of the femcee performing at a music festival made its rounds online, prompting countless social media users to weigh in. Many argued that she may have gone too far in enhancing her backside, and advised her to slow down.

Despite facing backlash for her new figure, Banks has made it clear that she’s unfazed. The Texas-born baddie is seen throwing it back to Flo Milli’s Fine Ho, Stay cut “Clap Sum” in a new video, looking unbothered as can be. “Hey yall, I love this song I couldn’t stop twerkin yesterday ,” she wrote. “Imma delete later don’t trip.” Unfortunately, the criticism continues.

Erica Banks Proves She’s Unbothered By Criticism

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“It’s just too muchhhh,” one commenter claims. “The First BBL was proportioned right. This is a lot,” someone else writes. Others are even urging Banks to consider getting it reduced, though she obviously sees no problem with its size. Of course, not everyone has a problem with her curves, as there are also several thirsty fans praising her for her appearance.

Banks’ BBL isn’t the only reason she’s made headlines in recent weeks, as earlier this month, fans dug up some of her old Tweets after she threw a bit of shade at Megan Thee Stallion. She appeared confident in her ability to take on the “Hiss” performer in a freestyle battle, despite previously referring to her as her “alter ego.” What do you think of Erica Banks facing criticism for her BBL? Do you think she went too far, or are critics overreacting? What about her showing it off despite what haters have to say? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Brian McKnight Hit With Harsh Reality As Critics Inundate His Latest Show Announcement

May 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Brian McKnight has been in the news quite a bit as of late, and it has mostly been for all of the wrong reasons. Overall, fans have been disgusted with him over some recent family issues. It has been stated that McKnight barely acknowledges his older children. In fact, he recently referred to them as “evil,” which set off some harsh reactions toward the singer. Moreover, his children have spoken out on social media, and they have noted just how disappointing their father’s behavior has been.

Recently, Brian McKnight revealed on Facebook that he would be performing at the Warner Theatre on July 18th. Unfortunately for McKnight, the comments section on the post were anything but complimentary or encouraging. Instead, fans decided to come through with some of their funniest jokes. Based on the reception here, it remains clear that his fanbase is very much aware of his familial issues. Furthermore, they are not taking his side, and they are only going to engage with him once he makes amends for any wrongdoing.

Brian McKnight Fans Take A Stand

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“I think Im walking my refrigerator that night,” one person wrote. “I’m going to my GED reunion,” said another. You have to admit, the creativity of the internet is pretty unmatched. Fans do not pull any punches when they are upset with their favorite artists. Moving forward, it will be interesting to see what McKnight does. It seems crystal clear that his actions have supporters second-guessing their fandom. Only time will tell if he changes course.

Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that these comments will be reflective of the attendance at this upcoming show? Are fans doing too much in his comments sections right now? 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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Saucy Santana Explains Controversial Thoughts On Women Not Being As Strong As Men

May 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Saucy Santana often catches or gives out flack for online comments, and there’s usually some form of explanation attached either way. Moreover, this time, he got some skeptical responses to controversial comments he made about women not being as strong as men. Considering the rapper’s more feminine energy and his sexuality, it’s natural to expect some conversations about gender and identity to come up. But this particular take seemed to anger some fans out there, and he came through with an explanation of what he initially meant.

“You know what I really hate?” Saucy Santana’s original comments began. “‘Cause girls don’t got the strength as n***as. They don’t. I grew up around the other girls. I hate when girls be like, ‘Oh, I’m a dog, I’m a man, I act just like a n***a out here.’ No y’all don’t, baby, no y’all don’t. It’s just not. Y’all just soft, y’all females, it’s the estrogen, baby. It’s not happening. You cannot move like a n***a, you cannot think like a n***a, you cannot act like a man. It’s just not happening. And I want y’all to stop lying to y’all selves, telling y’all selves that y’all want these n***as to tell y’all the truth.”

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“So, I’m not gon’ take it personal,” Saucy Santana’s response to the backlash to his comments kicked off. “‘Cause I know a lot of y’all really read, like, headlines. So everybody read the headline, nobody got the message. When it comes to me, it’s always giving he/him. I’m a boy, I’m a man, I’m a n***a. Whatever y’all wanna feel like. Regardless of how much you see lashes and nails and the pretty face, I’m a boy.

“And so, what I was referencing was, when boys date me, they just as simple-minded as y’all,” Saucy Santana went on. “They gag, they be like, ‘Yo, you really act like a n***a. Yo, you really a man.’ Duh! People see me and see the feminine energy and emotes and they be like, ‘Oh, he think he a girl.’ No, I’m a n***a, a dog-a** n***a. And that’s how I know. I grew up a lot of girls, and girls are soft. And they can’t maneuver like n***as ’cause we really cutthroat, and y’all really not like that.”

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