It’s been a big year for both Killer Mike and Dave Chappelle. Now, they’ve announced that they’re teaming up for something exciting later this year. Earlier today, the rapper took to social media to unveil dates for their upcoming “Still Talkin That Sh*t” tour. “Took my N***a @davechappelle to the @blueflamelounge, after the good times he hugs me and says ‘We should go on tour!’ BOOM,” he captioned the post. It’s set to kick off in November with a show in Detroit. It will also feature stops in Atlanta, Rosemont, Boston, NYC, Oakland, and Long Beach.
The tour is billed as a “fusion of music and comedy across a joint set,” and will also feature Killer Mike’s Mighty Midnight Revival gospel group. Brooklyn Vegan reports that all shows will be phone-free, and will require attendees to store their electronic devices in Yondr pouches. Tickets go on sale this Friday (October 25).
This isn’t the first time Killer Mike and Dave Chappelle have collaborated, however. The comedian is featured on Killer Mike’s track “Run” alongside Young Thug, which appears on his Grammy-winning album Michael. Killer Mike also appeared on Chappelle’s Show back in 2008.
The announcement comes shortly after Chappelle inducted A Tribe Called Quest into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He delivered a touching speech in which he reflected on how the group helped him during his hiatus from Hollywood. “Years ago, in a tough time in my life, I read a Chinese proverb that changed my life. And the proverb said that the best meal you can cook is made with ingredients that you already have,” he explained. “And this proverb reminds me of hip-hop, and this proverb reminds me, in particular, of Tribe because Tribe was born out of friendship.” What do you think of Killer Mike and Dave Chappelle announcing a co-headlining tour? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Today, comedy icon Dave Chappelle and rap legend Killer Mike announced their joint 2024 tour, blending humor and hip-hop in a unique experience. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will cover seven cities, beginning November 15 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Stops include major cities like Atlanta, Boston, and New York before concluding on November 24 at Long Beach Terrace Theater in Long Beach, CA.
This groundbreaking collaboration between Chappelle and Killer Mike with the Mighty Midnight Revival offers a fusion of comedy and music in one unforgettable show. Each night, both artists will share the stage for a joint set, giving fans a one-of-a-kind live experience.
Tickets for all tour dates will go on sale via Ticketmaster on Friday, October 25, at 12 PM local time.
2024 Tour Dates:
Fri Nov 15 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
Sun Nov 17 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
Mon Nov 18 – Rosemont, IL – Rosemont Theatre
Wed Nov 20 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Thu Nov 21 – New York, NY – The Theater at Madison Square Garden
Sat Nov 23 – Oakland, CA – Paramount Theatre
Sun Nov 24 – Long Beach, CA – Long Beach Terrace Theater
Upon arrival, attendees’ devices, including phones and smartwatches, will be secured in Yondr pouches and accessed only in designated phone-use areas. This measure aims to enhance the live experience for all attendees.
Chappelle’s team, Pilot Boy Productions, Inc., reserves all rights to the content performed during the tour. Any unauthorized use or distribution of materials will face legal action.
Dave Chappelle has long maintained an active connection to the music world, ever since he made musical guests a highlight of Chappelle’s Show. Now he’s preparing to make the center of the Chappelle/music Venn diagram even larger: Today (October 23), he and Killer Mike announced Still Talkin That Sh*t!, a joint tour.
A press release describes the show as “featuring a fusion of music and comedy across a joint set.” Currently, seven shows are scheduled, in Detroit; Atlanta; Rosemont, Illinois; Boston; New York; Oakland; and Long Beach. Tickets will be on sale starting October 25 at noon local time via Ticketmaster.
This comes after Mike teamed up with Chappelle (and Young Thug) in 2022 on the single “Run.” In an interview, he said of the comedian, “I went to one of his shows, and afterward all the comedians were hanging out. Everyone was telling funny stories, and the next thing you know, Dave is like, ‘Mike, you need to run for governor.’ I was like, ‘We got somebody running for governor already,’ and he just gives me this monologue backstage. […] I laughed like sh*t and I called him after we had done this record. I was like, ‘Yo, would you mind repeating that same speech you gave me?’ […] He sent it back to me, and it was as good as the night he cussed my ass out and told me to run for governor.”
Find the list of tour dates below.
Dave Chappelle And Killer Mike’s 2024 Tour Dates: Still Talkin That Sh*t!
11/15 — Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
11/17 — Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre
11/18 — Rosemont, IL @ Rosemont Theatre
11/20 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
11/21 — New York, NY @ The Theater at Madison Square Garden
11/23 — Oakland, CA @ Paramount Theatre
11/24 — Long Beach, CA @ Long Beach Terrace Theater
NxWorries was one of the rare musical combinations that lived up to its potential. Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge teaming up for a genre-spanning album was such a cool idea that it was impressive that the two of them managed to pull it off. That was way back in 2016, though. Paak and Knxwledge have made a lot of music since, so there was uncertainty as to whether they could do it again. Well, they did just that. The second NxWorries album, Why Lawd?, is weirder and even better than its predecessor.
Part of the reason this sophomore album has superseded Yes Lawd is the chemistry between Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge. It’s obvious they’re more comfortable working together, and their chemistry leaps out of the speakers on songs like “Daydreaming” and “HereIAm.” The duo also manage to weave in more guest features than last time. Dave Chappelle sets a memorable tone in the opener, and the rest follow suit. Thundercat sounds lovelorn and funky as ever on the standout “KeepHer,” while H.E.R. and .Paak excel on the duet “Where I Go.” Earl Sweatshirt is in his element over the chunky soul instrumental on “WalkOnBy,” while .Paak protege Rae Khalil steals the show on two separate tracks. Why Lawd? is everything a sequel should be but rarely is: bigger, more ambitious, and actually better.
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.
Recently, Alfonso Ribeiro, famous for playing Carlton Banks in the ’90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, stirred controversy due to his tweet. Unlike his co-star Will Smith, Alfonso never really made it big on the big screen after his stint on the comedy TV series. He was mostly known for his dance moves on the show, which became dubbed “The Carlton” after his character. Alfonso took his dancing skills a level higher when he won the 19th season of Dancing With The Stars. He returned to the show as the co-host in Season 31 and continues in the role to this day. However, despite his success in DWTS, many feel he should have achieved much more.
During a recent chat with Closer Weekly, Alfonso spoke about his lack of roles on television. The actor revealed his career stalled after playing Carlton Banks. He revealed, “It was one of the greatest roles that I ever was fortunate enough to play, but it was also the role that stopped me from acting again because people couldn’t see me as anything else.” Following Alfonso’s revelations, a fan made a suggestion. The fan wrote, “@tylerperry needs to revamp @alfonso_ribeiro career, I just know he could.” However, the actor-dancer responded to the fan by writing, “I don’t need or ever want that man to do anything for me.”
Following the reaction, many fans wondered what could be going on between him and Tyler Perry. Some suggested there could be beef brewing between Alfonso and the mega-filmmaker, while others felt the producer had some skeletons in his cupboard, which the actor knew about. Hence, fans called on Alfonso to open up if he knew something about Tyler that the world doesn’t. Further, he is not the only person in the entertainment industry that has issues with Tyler. Many other celebrities have called the entertainment mogul out on different occasions. Here are five celebrities who have beef with Tyler Perry.
5. Tyler Perry Beef With Spike Lee
Despite being widely regarded as a significant figure in Black entertainment, Tyler Perry had his work called into question by legendary film director Spike Lee in 2009. During a discussion about Black art and entertainment, Lee emphasized the need for artists to have personal liberty. He went ahead to criticize creators like Perry for perpetuating negative stereotypes about Black Americans. He said producers like Tyler propagated racist ideas while exploiting the worst impulses of American audiences. Spike explained, “Each artist should be allowed to pursue their artistic endeavours, but I still think there is a lot of stuff out today that is ‘coonery buffoonery.’”
Tyler responded to Spike’s comments during an appearance on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace. He expressed that such comments weren’t new to him. The movie producer said elitism was to blame for the criticisms against his Madea character. He also said the stories he tells in his works originated from his experiences growing up, especially when he spent time with his mom and her friends. Tyler further said his brand of entertainment was motivated by love. He explained per People, “So when someone says, ‘You’re harkening back to a point of our life that we don’t want to talk about it or we don’t want the world to see,’ you’re dismissing the stories of millions and millions of Black people.”
Tyler Perry’s beef with Spike Lee cooled off years later. In June 2022, Tyler attended the Tribeca Film Festival, where he told Gayle King that he named one of the sound stages at his Studio in Atlanta after Lee. Spike celebrated the honor Tyler accorded him in an Instagram post. He thanked Tyler and urged him to continue doing God’s work.
Katt Williams went viral in January 2024 following a three-hour interview with Shannon Sharpe on his Club Shay Shay podcast. During the interview, Katt didn’t mince words as he called out some of Hollywood’s biggest entertainers. Some of the people Katt slammed in the interview included Steve Harvey, Cedric Entertainer, and Diddy. Tyler Perry didn’t escape Katt’s wrath. Katt mentioned Tyler’s name while discussing his beef with comedian Rickey Smiley. Apparently, Katt isn’t a fan of Tyler portraying a female character, Madea. Katt sees Tyler and Rickey’s portrayal of female characters negatively and feels they sacrificed their dignity to dress as women. Hence, while speaking about his fallout with Rickey, Katt said Rickey and “Tyler Perry can’t play a man to save they life.”
That wasn’t the first time Katt expressed disdain for Tyler’s Madea character. Per BET, the comedian shared his opinion about Tyler during a special interview with Rock Rants. Katt was asked to describe celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Justin Bieber, Anthony Anderson, and Drake. However, when Perry’s name came up, he referred to him as a “Drag Queen.” Meanwhile, Tyler has never responded to Katt’s remarks about him.
3. Dave Chappelle
Tyler Perry’s continued portrayal of Madea has earned him many critics. One person with longstanding issues with Tyler dressing like and playing a female character is comedian Dave Chappelle. Dave has never hidden his disdain for men playing women characters or dressing as women in movies. During a 2014 interview with GQ, the legendary comedian spoke about Tyler’s influence. He said, “I can’t see how my life is harder because Tyler Perry exists. You know? I mean, I can certainly debate the artistic merits of his movies or the lack thereof, but to me that’s almost an irrelevant conversation, because I’m more impressed with what he was able to achieve.” Despite not being a fan of Tyler’s work, Dave expressed that there was a place for him in Hollywood and commended him for reaching a different audience with his movies and TV shows.
Tyler responded to Dave’s criticism during an appearance on T.I.’s ExpediTIously podcast. He said, “Listen, Chappelle is one of the most brilliant people I have ever seen in my life. Not just in comedy, but the man is smart. A heavy, brilliant thinker.” Tyler went ahead to clarify that nobody forced him to play a woman character or wear a dress. He said, “Nobody makes me put it on. It was all on stage. Black man owned the whole show, it was my choice.” Tyler further expressed that he wasn’t a man who enjoyed wearing a dress. However, for him as an actor, it was a costume, and he was doing it to encourage people and make them laugh.
Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry have been friends for over a decade. However, rumors about a strain in their friendship emerged in March 2016. A source told the Daily Mail Oprah had difficulties working with Tyler. The source also claimed Oprah hated that Tyler couldn’t take constructive criticism. At the time of the reports, Tyler had three series running on Oprah’s OWNNetwork. The insider shared that Oprah suggested they hire more script writers to help develop Tyler’s shows, most especially The Have and the Have Nots. She went ahead to share with Tyler details of research from focus groups, whose general consensus was that the writing could improve significantly.
The source claimed that Tyler didn’t buy Oprah’s feedback and became defensive. Tyler reportedly told Oprah, “Aren’t the shows delivering ratings for the network? Well, then let me do what I do and you can keep your focus group research to yourself.” According to the insider, Oprah, who allowed Tyler to join her network after TBS didn’t renew his contract, reminded him of how important she was to him. The source revealed, “Oprah basically had to remind him, “You needed me as much as I needed you when we decided to do this partnership and don’t forget that.” The insider further shared that the disagreement led the Hollywood moguls to stop communicating as much as they did before.
However, after news of Winfrey and Perry’s beef made headlines, the former’s close friend, Gayle King, said it was false. Taking to Instagram, Gayle shared a screenshot of the Daily Mail article and captioned it, “Huh? Just reading @Oprah & @tylerperry are angry w/each other & not speaking if that’s true (it”ain’t”)must have just happened 10 min ago!” Tyler also slammed the rumors in a chat with Entertainment Tonight. He said, “It’s completely false. Nothing is accurate in the article except for my and Oprah’s names.”
1. Tyler Perry Beef With Mo’Nique
Tyler Perry’s beef with Mo’Nique began in 2009 after the film Precious was released in theaters. The movie was successful and earned Mo’Nique a Golden Globe and Academy Award. However, tensions existed between Mo’Nique and the movie’s producers, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, and director Lee Daniels. As part of efforts to promote the film, Mo’Nique was asked to appear at the Cannes Film Festival. However, being present at Cannes to promote Precious wasn’t part of Mo’Nique’s contract, and she wasn’t going to be paid for it. Hence, she refused to attend the film festival.
During a chat with The Hollywood Reporter, Mo’Nique opened up about the situation. She revealed that she told Winfrey, “Oprah, I’m doing a talk show. I’m doing a comedy tour. I have a husband and I have babies. I have a little bit of downtime and I’m going to take advantage of it. So I’m not going anywhere because I’m not obligated to go anywhere. I’ve done my part.” Mo’Nique further claimed that she was blackballed from the entertainment industry after she refused to promote the film without pay. Hence, she demanded an apology from Oprah and Tyler for their roles in stifling her career. She also claimed that Lee Daniels personally expressed regret about the way she was treated by producers.
In 2022, Mo’Nique had an interview with TS Madison and claimed Tyler promised to admit his wrongdoings to the public. However, Tyler reportedly didn’t keep to that promise. Despite Tyler’s no-show, Mo’Nique claimed she had an audio recording of her conversation with him in which he made the promise. Mo’Nique reignited her beef with Tyler Perry when she appeared on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast in February 2024.
During the podcast, Mo’Nique opened up about her audio recording of Tyler, in which he admitted to spreading the rumor that she was difficult to work with. She lamented how the rumor made her lose millions of dollars in opportunities. However, Tyler has reportedly strongly refuted Mo’Nique’s claims. In May, Mo’Nique joined Katt Williams on tour and had more to say about Tyler and Oprah, calling them “coon motherf*****s.” Tyler Perry’s beef with Mo’Nique is 15 years old, but it doesn’t look like it is ending soon.
Kanye West is a polarizing figure in the music industry. Some people love him, while others hate him. On the other hand, there are those who would rather avoid Kanye than get into a confrontation with him. Say what you want about Kanye, but he remains one of hip-hop’s greatest influences thanks to his undeniable talent and all that he has brought and continues to bring to the game. Since his emergence in the rap world, Kanye has collaborated with many artists and sat down with multiple celebrities, leaving behind something they might never forget. Thus, it is usual to find many of these celebrities telling stories about Kanye, with many of these being incredibly hilarious.
Recently, Chris Brown appeared on the R&B Money podcast and participated in a segment that required him to tell a story about another artist without mentioning names. In his story, Breezy narrated how he went to the club with an unnamed artist alongside many women to see a performance. The performing artist had a chart-topping song, which they executed on stage to the audience’s excitement. However, the unnamed artist didn’t seem to enjoy the performance or the song and went on stage, where they delivered a 45-minute rant. That action killed Breezy’s vibe and, according to him, turned the club into a “waiting room in hell.” Brown further revealed that the unnamed artist did a clap-back about Amber Rose, including making NSFW comments.
Although Breezy didn’t mention names, many fans believed the unnamed artist was Kanye West, as a video shows some footage of the night Breezy might have been referring to. The clip showed Kanye on stage making comments about Amber Rose, though there is no confirmation that it was the same night Breezy was talking about. Although no one is certain if Breezy referred to Kanye in his story, there are other artists and celebrities who have shared hilarious stories about Mr. West. Let’s get into some of the most hilarious stories ever told about Kanye.
The One Told By Aziz Ansari
Aziz Ansari is a popular comedian and actor famous for appearing on Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “Otis” music video. Aziz seemingly has a close relationship with Kanye and has been around him multiple times. Thus, it isn’t surprising that the comedian has many hilarious stories to tell about Kanye. However, one of the most hilarious stories Aziz has told about Kanye was about when he performed standup comedy to 30 people at Kanye’s house. During a standup special, Aziz revealed how he and Kanye spent time hanging out. He revealed that the first time they met was at a club where Jay-Z was also present. Later on, during the performance, Aziz narrated how Kanye invited him to his house. When he got there, he found Kanye listening to his album 808s and Heartbreak.
Aziz found this odd and asked Ye, “Are you listening to your own album in your own house bopping your own head.” Kanye replied, “Yo, these beats are dope.” Later that evening, Kanye asked Aziz to tell some of his jokes to the guests in the living room. After much persuasion from Kanye and a few drinks, Aziz agreed and began telling jokes. He then revealed his favorite part of that evening. He shared, “My favorite part was when every once in a while, somebody would be in the kitchen making a drink and they’d make a little noise, and Kanye would jump up and yell, ‘Yo! Shut the f*ck up! Homie’s over here trying to tell some jokes!’ Which is the best thing anybody has ever yelled at a comedy show.”
The One Told By G-Eazy
G-Eazy crossed paths with Kanye West on his rise to fame. The then-upcoming star met Kanye for the first time during the latter’s Yeezus tour. During an interview on 106.1 KMEL, G-Eazy narrated his first meeting with Kanye. He and Kanye had the same management, and he was brought backstage to meet him. Being a huge fan, G-Eazy was star-struck after his manager, who had also worked Kanye for years, introduced him. After the introduction, Kanye looked up at G-Eazy and said, “What’s up.” However, G-Eazy was almost frozen but managed to respond to Kanye. He replied, “What’s up, bruh,” and extended his hand for a handshake.
G-Eazy remained nervous, but he and Kanye had a little conversation. Kanye moved on to talking to some other people around. Thus, G-Eazy didn’t want to distract them and stood a few meters apart. At the time, his manager had left, so it was just him standing alone with Kanye talking to the rest of the people around. While speaking to the other people, Kanye said, “Really, you know, it’s all about having next year planned out. You can’t just be living in the now, you gotta have next year planned out.” Kanye then turned to G-Eazy and asked him, “What are you doing next year?”
The question came as a surprise to G-Eazy, who started mumbling and talking about the album he was working on. He also mentioned how Kanye was a big inspiration to him. G-Eazy’s response wasn’t exactly what Kanye wanted to hear. However, Kanye was polite and respectful about it and said, “Yeaahh…anyways, soo,” and moved on with his conversation with the other people.
The One Told By Seth Rogen
Canadian-American actor and comedian Seth Rogen has also endured a hilarious moment with Kanye West. During a December 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, Seth recalled his now-famous interaction with Kanye. The comedian revealed that Kanye made him and his wife, Lauren Miller, listen while he rapped the entirety of his Yeezus album to them. Seth and Lauren met Kanye at a hotel lobby in New York, and the rapper asked them, “What are you guys doing? Want to hear my new album?” Afterward, he took them to a limo van and started playing the album. However, he only played the beats and not the lyrics. Seth narrated, “So he raps the whole album, and after each song, he stops it, like, ‘So what do you think?’ We were in the van for two hours!”
Seth further shared, “Now I realize the next person he sees that he knows is getting pulled into that van.” However, despite the awkwardness of the situation, Seth learned a valuable lesson from the Kanye experience, which he applied to his movies. He said, “Kanye is seeking input at all times. Process-wise, it showed an openness and a fearlessness. We started screening our movies more and in rougher versions for our friends because of that.”
The One Told By Dave Chappelle
Legendary comedian Dave Chappelle might have the most hilarious Kanye West story ever told. During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Dave described his first encounter with Kanye. Dave and Ye met for the first time in 2003. Then, Kanye was still an unknown rapper. It was through Dave that Kanye made his first television appearance as a musical guest on The Dave Chappelle Show. Despite being unknown, Kanye made an impression on Dave, who said, “You could tell that he was going to be a star. I didn’t know him until he did the show.”
While making the show, Dave, Common, Talib Kweli, and Jay-Z were listening to Jay-Z’s Black Album, which had just been released. The album’s 12th track, “Lucifer,” had a line in which Jay-Z rapped, “Kanyeezy, you’s a genius. You did it again.” Dave revealed that after the line played, Kanye stood up and spoke for the first time that day. Kanye said, “Stop the record! And rewind that.’”
Afterward, they went ahead to watch some unreleased sketches for The Dave Chappelle Show. Then, Kanye received a phone call and answered saying, “Hello? No, I Can’t. Because I’m at the edit for the Dave Chappelle Show, watching sketches that no one’s seen before.’” Kanye paused a bit and then declared, “Cause my life is dope, and I do dope s–t.” He hung up the phone immediately after that, impressing Dave, who knew he would become great.
The One Told By Fredo Bang
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 03: Fredo Bang attends the BET Hip-Hop Awards 2023 on October 03, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carol Lee Rose/WireImage)
Baton Rouge rapper Fredo Bang discussed his odd encounter with Kanye West during an interview with HotNewHipHop. He revealed that he met Kanye while walking up to Hit Factory. Fredo narrated the experience, “I walk up to Kanye to shake his hand and Kanye tell me, “Congratulations.” I’m like, “For what?” And he never said what. So, I stopped shaking his hand, and then I reached back out to shake his hand again, just on some in the moment type sh**, ‘cause I’m not even thinking.” When asked if Kanye ever told him why he congratulated him, Fredo replied, “He never told me why he congratulated me. I was very shaken by that. I ain’t know whether to be happy or sad or something [laughs]. He told me congratulations.”
If there is anything to learn from these hilarious stories about Kanye, it is that he has always been the same person. Even before becoming famous, Kanye always believed in himself and knew he would be great. Love him or hate him, Kanye will always be Kanye, and that is something to admire.
Jerrod Carmichael says he “deeply regrets” criticizing Dave Chappelle during a profile for GQ back in 2022. At the time, get lamented that Chappelle’s “legacy is a bunch of opinions on trans sh*t” and called that “an odd hill to die on.” He walked back those comments while speaking with Charlamagne Tha God on The Breakfast Club on Tuesday.
“I deeply regret saying anything about Dave Chappelle to the press,” Carmichael admitted. “Honestly, from now on, any thoughts I have for Dave will be directed in a phone call to Dave. I’ll never do it again—I do apologize for that. I’m man enough to say that. I don’t want the attention, it’s gone on way too long.”
Jerrod Carmichael Attends Premiere Of His Reality Show
Ari Katcher, Jarrod Carmichael and Eli Despres at the ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show” premiere as part of SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals held at the ZACH Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mike Jordan/SXSW Conference & Festivals via Getty Images)
Despite the walk back of how he handled the situation, he still feels his point, in context, is valid. “The criticism that I had had nothing to do with the morality of the joke, had nothing to do with the ethics of the joke, that’s something that’s also been misreported,” he explained. “The criticism I had was that of a fan, someone who respects him so much that I want him to focus his genius on a wide range of topics. I think that it started being really, really focused on one thing. I’ll say this, I’m also a big fan of JAY-Z. If JAY-Z made three albums about trans people, I’d be like ‘Hey, what’s going on with JAY?’”
Jerrod Carmichael Speaks With Charlamagne Tha God
Elsewhere in the interview, Carmichael discussed his relationship with Tyler the Creator, his controversial “slave-play” joke, and more. Check out the full episode above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Jerrod Carmichael on HotNewHipHop.
NxWorries are a versatile duo. Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge have worked with tons of musical titans since they released their debut album in 2018, so it should come as no surprise that they called in some of their famous connections for the follow-up, Why Lawd?. It was already going to be exciting to see how .Paak and Knxwledge interacted given the gap between releases, but throwing in legends from the R&B, hip-hop and comedy (!) world is bound to attract curious listeners.
Why Lawd? runs 19 tracks, which is the same length as the first NxWorries album, Yes Lawd. The first album had no guest features, however, whereas Why Lawd? kicks off with an introducing featuring none other than Dave Chappelle. The tracklist gets wilder from there, as Thundercat drops by on “KeepHer”, H.E.R. pops up on “Where I Go,” and Snoop Dogg splits the bill on “FromHere.” Nobody expected to see an Earl Sweatshirt and Anderson .Paak collab anytime soon, yet that’s exactly what fans are going to get on the penultimate track, “WalkOnBy.” Why Lawd? will also feature two appearances by Rae Khalil. Rae is an R&B artists who recently signed to Def Jam through .Paak’s Apesh*t label.
.Paak discussed his decision to revive NxWorries during a recent interview with The Root. He asserted that he wants to constantly challenge himself as an artist, and pushing himself to try new things with Knxwledge was an exciting prospect. “I don’t like to be comfortable,” the singer explained. “I like to push for different sounds and I feel like me and Knxwledge’s sound, NxWorries, is really needed right now.”
What are your thoughts on this tracklist for NxWorries’ Why Lawd? Do you think it will top their first album? Who will have the best appearance on the record? Will this be the best release for each member of the duo? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to tell us in the comments below. Additionally, keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding NxWorries. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.
Dave Chappelle reportedly recently went into detail about his relationship with Ye and recalled an awkward dinner he had with the controversial rapper and his partner, Bianca Censori. According to a fan who claims to have been at one of the comedian’s recent stand-up sets, Chappelle joked about Censori arriving “basically naked” to their night out.
“I went to a dave chappelle show last night and he had multiple jokes directed at ye throughout the night, but he did say theres no beef between them,” the user wrote on Reddit. “He recently had dinner with ye and bianca but said it was the most uncomfortable dinner hes ever attended because bianca was basically naked. He said it looked like she woke up put some makeup on, slapped some duct tape on her tittys and shoved a cork up her pussy and walked out the door.”
Kanye West and Bianca Censori at Marni RTW Fall 2024 as part of Milan Ready to Wear Fashion Week held on February 23, 2024, in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images)
Censori has been making headlines throughout her relationship with Ye for rocking racy outfits. Just last week, Paparazzi snapped her wearing just a black bra with entirely see-through pants. She even had to use her bag to cover herself. Censori also appears nearly nude on the album cover of Ye’s collaborative effort with Ty Dolla Sign, Vultures 1.
Chappelle previously discussed Ye during his monologue for Saturday Night Live in 2022, when he joked about his antisemitism controversy. After denouncing his behavior, Chappelle spent a large portion of his opening dedicated to the rapper. “Ironically, Adidas was founded by Nazis, and even they were offended,” he remarked at the time. Check out the fan’s story about Dave Chappelle’s latest stand-up routine above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Dave Chappelle as well as Ye and Bianca Censori on HotNewHipHop.
Dave Chappelle’s 2004 Making The Band sketch has recently been enjoying a resurgence in the limelight, and it’s all thanks to Dylan Dilinjah. The former member of the group Da Band blamed the sketch, and Chappelle, for allegedly nuking his rap career. The sketch, featured on Season 2 Episode 10 of ChappelleShow, was a spoof of the classic MTV program of the same name. It featured Dave Chappelle as both Bad Boy Entertainment CEO P-Diddy and Dylan. The effect the sketch had on Dilinjah’s career weren’t favorable, though. However, there’s no denying it boasted some truly hilarious moments.
7. P-Diddy Makes Da Band Walk To Queens To Get Him A Sugar Cookie
Two regular occurrences throughout P. Diddy’s time with Da Band include: constantly threatening to shut down the studio, and demanding that they perform ridiculous tasks. Naturally, this carried over into Chappelle’s sketch. In less than a minute of meeting the members, P-Diddy (Chappelle) asks them all to walk to Queens and get him a sugar cookie.
It was a spoof of the time when Diddy demanded that the group get him a slice of Junior’s Cheesecake. However, he didn’t want one from 45th and Broadway, which was closer. Instead, Diddy wanted a slice of cheesecake from the original Junior’s Cheesecake location in Brooklyn. So all six members of the group were forced to walk downtown from Manhattan, and across the Brooklyn Bridge, while rapping the lyrics to Notorious B.I.G’s “Juicy.”
6. “We’re Supposed To Be A Family!”
Chappelle featured spoofs of many fights that happened in Making The Band season 2. He hilariously poked fun in a make-believe fight, which breaks out at the 2:38 mark of the sketch. However, what makes it hilarious is Chappelle’s Dylan suddenly becoming a pacifist. Moreover, this is done all while making absolutely no attempt to involve himself in the scuffle. Instead, he quietly admonishes them from a few feet away saying “What’s happening? We’re supposed to be a family! What are you doing?”
5. “Is That Hot? Is That What’s Going On In The Streets Right Now?”
As P-Diddy threatens to shut down the studio for the last time, his group members are too exhausted to care. In a last-ditch effort at intimidation, he asks if they are really sure they want to continue on that path. This is then followed by Chappelle spoofing the Making The Band scene. He begins questioning his “band,” who would do anything except pay him attention. Finally, he moves on to Ness and asks, “You just gonna do your taxes, Ness? You just gonna sit there and crunch numbers? Huh. Is that hot? Is that what’s going on in the streets right now? Your taxes?”
The overconfident Dylan had many moments of self-declared greatness on MTV. His antics on Making The Band earned him a very special spot in Chappelle’s sketch. One of these moments includes the time Chappelle’s Dylan has a few seconds in the confessional. He uses this time to complain about Diddy’s sugar cookie errand. At the 0:45 mark, he rhetorically asks “Who are the five best rappers of all time? Think about it!” before responding, “Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, and Dylan.”
3. “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop”
Before one of his hilarious exits in the sketch, Chappelle’s P-Diddy says ”Can’t Stop Won’t Stop,” and does a hilarious dance along with it. This traces back to one of P-Diddy’s most iconic catchphrases, which he often exclaimed during his performances- “Can’t stop, won’t stop, Bad Boy, baby!” It was either that, or he’d break into a trademark shoulder jig, instantly recognizable by his longtime fans.
2. “The Finest Breast Milks”
Diddy had a couple of ridiculous errands on Making The Band, and Chappelle made sure to take jabs at them. Chappelle’s character asked his members to hit the streets and find him fresh breast milk from a Cambodian woman. This is because apparently, he only drinks “the finest breast milks.” When they returned with his request, he guzzled it right there in their horrified faces. Soon after, he began singing to the empty bottles. Knowing Chappelle’s penchant for political comedy, it is possible that this joke was also a commentary on breast milk imports from Cambodia. This practice was however banned by the Cambodian government in 2017.
1. Dylan’s “Hot Fire”
The funniest moment from the Making The Band sketch comes when Chappellle’s Dylan enters into the studio to show his stuff after mouthing off earlier. When the producer (Wyclef) enters the studio to stop him, Dylan asks “You trying to get some of this hot fire?” He then attempts to choke Wyclef Jean right then in the booth. Why? For not immediately liking his song and coming too close to him.
