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Tee Grizzley & Skilla Baby Deliver The Goods On “Controversy”

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Tee Grizzley has been one of the best artists to come out of Detroit in the last few years. Overall, he has provided fans with a plethora of great projects and songs. His flow is something that you cannot dispute. Although there are plenty of people who have tried to steal it, Tee has remained a unique artist. Moreover, he is always working with other great artists from his home city. He loves to put on for Detroit, and that is certainly true whenever he works with Skilla Baby. In fact, the two have just teamed up on a new album.

Detroit rap fans have been waiting on this project for a minute. However, they have finally come through with it on Controversy. Overall, this is a project that had a considerable amount of hype around it. Now that it is out, fans finally have the opportunity to give all 12 tracks a listen. In fact, there are about 30 minutes’ worth of music here, which is definitely a solid amount. Not to mention, there are no features here, which means Tee Grizzley and Skilla Baby carry the whole tape.

Tee Grizzley Speaks On Skilla Baby

Throughout this project, Tee Grizzley and Skilla Baby trade bars and display a ton of amazing chemistry. Furthermore, they have some pretty hilarious bars. The first line of the album makes reference to their opps and Obamacare, which is too good not to at least chuckle at. The beats sound great here as well, and at the end of the day, it is a project that you can’t go wrong with.

Overall, this project is a lot of fun, and comes right in time for those warmer months. We’re sure we will be hearing from Tee Grizzley and Skilla Baby again, sometime soon. Let us know your favorite tracks from the project, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

Tracklist:

  1. Controversy
  2. Striker Music
  3. Icewood
  4. Steppers
  5. B Legit
  6. Dropped The Lo
  7. Gorgeous
  8. Side Piece
  9. Really Rich
  10. Ain’t Gonna Lie
  11. Grizzley Camp
  12. B&E Pt. 1

Beanie Sigel Believes Kanye West Needs Someone To Tell Him To “Shut The F**k Up”

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Beanie Sigel recently sat down for an interview with VladTV and reflected on Kanye West and his recent controversies. From what the Philly rapper expressed, these attitudes from Ye should come as no surprise to those who know him, and that doesn’t make them any more excusable. Moreover, he specifically pointed at him not having wise people in his corner who actually look out for his well-being and not his pockets. Of course, part of what made Kanye a compelling artist to begin with was his individualistic and single-minded approach to his craft. However, once the money got split up between many parties, Sigel stated, that’s when people’s true loyalties became clear, to the detriment of victims of the Chicago MC’s attacks.

“Kanye drives his own car,” Beanie Sigel remarked of his former Roc-A-Fella label mate. “Kanye was Kanye. I think when you get to a certain point, they saw money change you, it also changes the people around you, and when you got so many people that’s on your payroll, it’s hard to get honesty from them. Kanye needs somebody around him that’s gonna tell him, ‘Shut the f**k up.’ Like, ‘Chill out, bro,’ and he gotta be able to accept that. He needs somebody that don’t care about his money.”

Beanie Sigel Condemns The “Yes Men” Of Kanye West

Currently, the Yeezy mogul is facing opposition in both the court of public opinion and the court of law. Furthermore, two women including Cecilia Hailey sued the rapper for unlawful termination from his Donda Academy after they criticized his strange policies. Not only that, but the lawsuit also includes accusations of racial discrimination, health and safety violations, and more. One of the wildest examples was Kanye West forcing kids to eat sushi every day and prohibited outside food.

“Ye West, I am so thankful for the opportunity to be at your school, but things are not going the way they should, academically, socially or spiritually,” Hailey stated. “And you need to back down and try again with people who know what they’re doing, who can execute a vision, who can help you understand that we don’t know anything about producing albums, but we know how to educate. These children’s lives are in your hands and this vision, especially if you’re trying to carry out the vision of your mother, is just not working right now.” For the latest on Beanie Sigel and Kanye West, stay logged into HNHH.

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Daniel Caeser Reflects On 2019 Backlash: “I Deserved It”

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Toronto-born R&B singer Daniel Caeser went on a pretty lengthy rant about race relations back in 2019. The performer took to Instagram Live to sound off some of his opinions about Black people that he felt were “unable to take a joke.” At the beginning of the live stream, Caeser freely admits that he is inebriated. He goes on to ask why Black people treat white people the way they do. Ultimately, the Canadian contended that the only solution is to create an understanding and move forward. That isn’t a bad idea in theory. However, the reality is that white people have done far more than “be mean in the past,” as the singer put it. The rant was the subject of a lot of drama in the media. Both fans and fellow artists alike spoke out to condemn what Caeser said.

The Freudian artist eventually issued an apology. “Me and my friends, we agree with the sentiment. and there was no one there to challenge our ideas. That’s also dangerous. It was a very tyrannical rant because a tyrant doesn’t have people around checking him,” Caesar said. “Honestly, I’m glad this happened because I feel like I’m coming full circle. This shit has been hurting me so I feel like I’m stronger because of this. This is hurting my ego right now – I don’t like apologizing because I feel like I’ve been doing it for so long.”

Caeser Says He Was Wrong

Daniel Caesar performs on the Coachella stage during the 2022 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Coachella)

Following the controversy surrounding his statements, Daniel Caeser saw a definite impact on his career. While his 2019 album, Case Study 01, may have charted higher than his debut, he found himself with few supporters. The embattled artist recently stopped by Apple Music to promote his new album, Never Enough, where he spoke at length about the situation and his growth since then.

“I completely understand the response. After taking time to get over myself and to really honestly look at myself and everything that was happening, I was wrong,” Caeser said. “I did deserve… What happened, happened because I deserved it, because I knocked the domino over and set a course in motion.” Do you plan to check out the R&B crooner’s new album? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music news updates.

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Chloe Bailey Brushes Off Chris Brown Criticism

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Chloe Bailey is receiving some harsh criticism for working with an abuser. The singer recently released her first solo album, In Pieces. The album is Chloe’s first full release outside of her R&B duo with her sister, Halle Bailey. While it is her first solo, Chloe still received plenty of help from industry friends by way of features. Both Future and Missy Elliott each hopped on a track, lending their talent to Chloe’s debut. One feature, however, has gotten people up in arms. The seventh song on the album, “How Does It Feel”, features none other than Chris Brown. Chloe was not bothered by the critics. She’s had more than her fair share of undo backlash recently. Still, with Brown’s past, is this one situation where that backlash might be valid?

Rihanna’s relationship with Chris Brown feels like a century ago, but few can how that ended. After an altercation in a car, Brown physically assaulted the singer. It was a horrific attack that left her battered and bruised. There was little in the way of an apology for his actions. Chris Brown’s abusive behavior didn’t stop there. He continued to make headlines in the coming years for multiple instances of violence and controversial behavior. Somehow, Brown manages to keep his career while others who have been accused of far fewer things do not.

Chloe To Critics: “Kiss My Booty”

Chlöe attends 2023 Billboard Women In Music at YouTube Theater.
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In a new interview with Audacy’s V-103 podcast, Chloe had some choice words for those that would attempt to criticize her decision to include Chris Brown on her album. “I always just wanna let the music speak for itself,” Bailey says on the podcast. “And to be honest, no matter what I do, people always find things to say about it, so I’m used to it. I just choose to ignore it. People have every right to their opinions, freedom of speech, and it’s up to me to choose what I give my attention and energy to.”

It appears that Chloe is a big proponent of separating the art from the artist. That may be a valid thing to do, but is it possible when the artist has so much negativity in their past? Chloe seems to think so. Further speaking on her decisions, the actress and singer said, “Everything I’m doing is ordained by God, and I’m walking in my purpose, and anybody who has a problem with that can kiss my booty.” What do you think of Chloe brushing off the criticism? Let us know in the comments.

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