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DJ Akademiks & Andrew Schulz Debate About Kanye West: Watch

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During a recent episode of Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant podcast, he and DJ Akademiks had a debate about Kanye West. Schulz questioned whether or not Ye’s “run” with music is finally over, prompting Ak to come to the Chicago native’s defense. According to him, Ye’s music run is not only not over, but it’s about to be reignited once again.

He went on, arguing that while other “trash” music lacks substance, West always comes through with “meaningful” bodies of work. Schulz then chimed in, noting how for him, everything since The Life Of Pablo has been a miss. “The thing with Kanye is what rap is missing and what most musicians [are] missing,” DJ Akademiks explained. He went on to compare the performer to Drake, claiming that if the Canadian artist had better “presentation,” he could be in the same realm as Michael Jackson. Unfortunately, he says that his presentation is always “garbage.”

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DJ Akademiks Claims Kanye West Is Hip Hop “Royalty”

“Kanye West will drop some sh*t with the best presentation possible,” he continued. “He’ll have projectors on the side of the pyramids or some sh*t.” Schulz then interjected, calling Ye “unbelievably corny.” “Everything I see him do is just unbearably corny, and then I hear him rap, the rap is corny,” he described. “Kanye’s production has been phenomenal, but not in the last almost decade.” Ak continued to compare the artist to Drake, arguing that while Ye will stand by other artists he truly believes in, Drake will simply enlist whoever’s on top at the time.

DJ Akademiks emphasized the difference between a simple feature and a full-blown collaborative album, noting how powerful of a “stamp” Vultures is for Ty Dolla Sign. “Kanye West in hip hop is f*cking hip hop royalty,” he added. What do you think of DJ Akademiks and Andrew Schulz’s recent debate about Kanye West? Who do you think is in the right? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Ice Spice Without Makeup Sparks Debate Online

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Ice Spice’s breakout single, “Munch (Feelin’ U)” solidified her status as one to watch in 2022, and since then, her star has only grown brighter. As any celebrity knows, fame and criticism come hand-in-hand, and there seems to be a fascination among some online with humbling the 23-year-old as she continues to rack up the accolades. Over the weekend, a fresh-faced photo of Spice without makeup went viral on Twitter. Though her skin is clearly glowing in the image, haters on the platform attempt to bash her for looking different without her usual foundation and eyeliner.

“Ice Spice no makeup on. [I don’t know] how to feel anymore 💔,” the original poster wrote with a throwback picture of the New Yorker. Not only is the photo taken from an angle that likely wouldn’t flatter anyone, but it also makes Isis Gaston’s forehead look larger than normal. It’s worth noting that this wouldn’t change, even if she was wearing a full face of makeup. Despite this, strangers online are slamming her natural beauty and bubblegum pink wig, which seems to be the real issue – not her bare complexion.

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Ice Spice’s Fresh Face Goes Viral

“Hair look like a wig bruh,” the OP wrote in the comments, failing to recognize that it resembles one because it is a wig. “You are SLOW,” someone clapped back at them. “This why Drake unfollowed her,” another person speculated. Thankfully, Spice has plenty of Munchkins and Munches rushing to her defence online. “Pretty b**ches always got the biggest foreheads I love it,” they gassed her up.

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Social Media Users Debate Whether Rap Diva Needs Makeup

Keep scrolling to read more reactions to Ice Spice’s fresh-faced photo. Do you think that the “Butterfly Ku” rapper’s appearance radically changes after she applies makeup, or are critics being overdramatic? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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DaBaby Proclaims His “Jail” Verse Is Better Than Jay-Z’s

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Some people still might have disdain for DaBaby after all of the homophobic actions. Others might not respect him for the music he has been releasing lately, thinking it is all the same. However, what you cannot knock him for is that he is self-confident. He gives off that feeling in his latest interview with NFL Hall-of-Famer, Shannon Sharpe. The former superstar tight end interviewed the Cleveland-born rapper on his entertaining podcast, Club Shay Shay. Both of them chopped it up for nearly two hours and it was a great listen. If you want to check it out, visit the link below.

One of the topics that is going to get a lot of people talking is DaBaby’s belief that his verse on “Jail pt 2” is superior to Jay-Z’s on the original “Jail.” Both of these tracks are on Kanye West’s 2021 record, Donda. Shannon brought this up because Lil Yachty got the ball rolling on this, according to HipHopDX. He made the claim that DaBaby had the better performance on his podcast, A Safe Place. So, the question was delivered, and DaBaby had this to say.

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DaBaby Or Jay-Z?

“It was. You heard both of them?” throwing the question back at the host. He has respect for Jay, but ultimately sticks to his guns. “Jay-Z, I ain’t got nothing but respect for you. Was your verse better than mine? Come on, OG. It wasn’t. That’s okay. We ain’t do it at the same time. It ain’t like you had the ability to be able to say, ‘Hold on, [let me do it over].’ We did it in two different times. But definitely.”

What are your initial thoughts on DaBaby claiming he has a better verse than Jay-Z on “Jail?” Which song do you listen to more, part one or part two? Is DaBaby the best rapper going right now? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around DaBaby, as well as everything else going on around the music world.

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Bebe Rexha Says Nicki Minaj Is Better Than Cardi B, Which Sends In A Frenzy

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Of the longest-running debates, the rap community has been Nicki Minaj versus Cardi B. For most music fans, these types of conversations never get stale. However, it seems a good amount of people are sick of this battle between the two femcees from New York. To be quite frank, it is a bit of an unfair comparison. Nicki has been in the game for far longer than Cardi. That also leads her to be more influential by default as well. There are so many female rappers who credit Queen Nicki as one of their biggest inspirations. Pop star Bebe Rexha seems to agree with that same sentiment.

Bebe, from New York as well, has seen both artists at their highest respective powers. Additionally, she has had the pleasure of working with both ladies. Her and Nicki’s biggest track came in a collaboration with David Guetta on “Hey Mama.” As for Cardi, these two worked together on “Girls,” which found its way on to Rita Ora’s 2018 record, Phoenix.

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Bebe Rexha Takes Nicki Over Cardi, Respectfully

 
 
 
 
 
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Clearly, she knows a thing or two about this age-old question. On a recent IG live tracked down by TMZ Hip-Hop, Bebe and her stylist discussed who they thought was better and they both landed on Nicki, respectfully. The determining factors for them were the fact that “Nicki writes her own s***,” and longevity, among others, put her over the top of Cardi. Well, fans were not too pleased, calling Bebe out for pitting them against each other.

What are your initial thoughts on Bebe Rexha’s answer on who is better between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B? Who do you prefer in this debate? Will this question ever stop being asked? We would like to know what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha, and Cardi B. Furthermore, be sure to check us out for everything else going on around the music world.

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Cam’ron And Ma$e Choose DMX Over Tupac As The Better Rapper, Fans Weigh In

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Pitting rappers against each other and debating who is better, creates a fun discussion. There are so many angles and points you can make for each artist. The conversations can go on for hours, and some can go on for years. Over the course of the 50-year history of the genre, so many legendary names are a part of these sometimes heated arguments. Kanye West versus Drake, Future and Young Thug, and Eminem versus Jay-Z are just a few. Another one that may be closer than you think is Tupac and DMX. Usually ‘Pac and Biggie are thrown into the ring together. Cam’ron and Ma$e were recently asked who they would choose between two legends from the East Coast.

Million Dollaz Worth of Game, the podcast hosted by Gillie Da Kid and Wallo, had the hosts of It Is What It Is on, according to AllHipHop. As we said, this conversation is much closer than some may initially think. Both of them have a global and cultural impact that is unmatched. That is why the pressure was sort of high for Cam’ron to pick someone. As we also said, these conversations can turn ugly in an instant. However, both eventually went on to select the “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” rapper.

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Cam’ron & Ma$e Get The Debate Rolling

Essentially, both of them came to the same conclusion. That being that people would go insane at his shows and that they could easily recite his tracks word for word. Cam’ron also had some bias because he had the opportunity to work with DMX before his untimely passing. Some were in agreeance with the two show hosts, while some others respectfully disagreed. One person replied, “X is really one of, if not the most underrated under-appreciated rappers all time. And as a performer he’s legendary But Pac is generational man Kids in Gaza know Pac.” Of course, Cam and Ma$e highly respect ‘Pac, but for them, it came down to personal experience and actually getting to be around X.

What are your initial thoughts on Cam’ron and Ma$e picking DMX over Tupac as the better rapper? Who do you prefer in this debate? What is your favorite DMX song and which is your favorite of Tupac’s? We would like to know what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Cam’ron and Ma$e, as well as everything else going on around the music world. Our continued thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Tupac and DMX.

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Ray J Reveals Why He Prefers Dinner With Jay-Z Over $500K

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Ray J is someone who has found a ton of success in the music world. Whether it be his music or his reality show endeavors, the man is a legend. He is also a bit of a business mogul, with plenty of products on the market. Overall, he is someone who is always looking to invest his money, and sometimes, investment advice can prove to be extremely valuable. Consequently, it can be easy to see why he might enjoy a meeting with some like Jay-Z.

While you admire the segue, it is time to explain that dinner with Jay-Z or $500K discourse is officially back. Of course, this is because of the fact that Jay-Z told people to take the money while being interviewed by Gayle King. Despite this advice, a lot of people are still taking dinner with the legendary rapper. One such person is Ray J. In a video from his car, the artist revealed why he would choose to have dinner with Jay. However, he did note that this choice won’t make sense for everyone.

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Ray J Weighs In

“I’m going with the meeting with Jay-Z,” Ray J explained. “Relationships are way more valuable than money. Now, if you need the bread, take the bread like Jay said and listen to the raps. But if you need good partners and you need people that can advance you to the next level then [have dinner with Jay].” It’s good to see Ray J giving advice that has some context and doesn’t speak in absolutes. At the end of the day, everyone is in a different situation that demands different needs.

Given Ray J’s comments, let us know what you think, in the comments section below. Are you taking $500K, or would you prefer to go to dinner with the legendary rapper? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.

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CyHi The Prynce Will Forever Choose Dinner With Jay-Z Over $500K

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Over the last few years, there has been a certain conversation that has persisted online. Of course, we are talking about whether or not you would take dinner with Jay-Z, or $500K. Overall, some believe Jay-Z can give you advice that will turn into millions. However, others note that $500K is life-changing for a lot of people. Furthermore, if you don’t have a real talent or business idea, Jay’s advice will essentially be useless.

That said, there is at least one artist out there who believes Jay-Z can make you millions of dollars. That artist just so happens to be CyHi The Prynce. Overall, CyHi has seen a lot of success over the years. He was featured on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and has plenty of Kanye West writing credits at this point. Furthermore, he is known for writing for Travis Scott, as well. On Twitter, CyHi revealed that dinner with Jay-Z can be truly life-changing. As he notes, a meeting with Jay turned him into a millionaire.

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CyHi The Prynce Weighs In

“I’m taking the meeting with @sc aka Jay z. I don’t care what y’all say 500k aint no real money and most people who would take it Has never made any real paper!!!! I’ve made more than that annually the last 13 years of my career and that was after I met with Jay Z,” CyHi wrote. “Yes he told Ye to sign me and got on so appalled and I got a pub deal for a half of ticket plus touring plus royalties and a salary. I was broke when I met jay z I had 1500 dollars to my name. I just had got evicted from my crib and I had to borrow money.” So there you have it, dinner with Jay does have its benefits.

Funny enough, Jay recently told Gayle King that he would rather see people take the money. However, if you have a talent like CyHi’s perhaps dinner is the better option. Let us know what you think of this take, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on your favorite artists.

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Jay-Z Finally Settles The Viral Debate Over Lunch With Him Or $500K

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It seems like Jay-Z’s had enough of the Dinner With Jay-Z Or $500,000 debate. Last week, the rapper finally acknowledged the conversation after a fan told him he’d take the $500,000. Hov smirked and replied, “Be good,” but now, the 4:44 MC has finally provided his 2 cents on the conversation. Sitting down with CBS Mornings’ Gayle King at a replica of Baseline Studios at the Brooklyn Library, Jay-Z explained that it was a no-brainer: take the money. Although some might say he has invaluable knowledge to impart to his lunch guests, Jay-Z doesn’t think that it would amount to half a million.

“You got to take the money. What I’mma say?” Jay-Z told Gayle. While she argued that he’d have “beneficial” advice, Jay explained that he’s laid down the blueprint for his success in his albums. “You got all of that in the music for $10.99,” he said. “That’s a bad deal. I wouldn’t tell you to cut a bad deal.” He said that it’s far better to invest a small portion of that $500,000 to purchase his discography. “If you piece it together and really listen to the music for the words for what it is, it’s all there. Everything that I said was going to happen, happened. Everything I said I wanted to do, I’ve done… The blueprint to me and my life and my journey is there already.”

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Even Jay-Z Wants You To Take The $500K

In all fairness, Jay-Z kinda suggested in the past that he didn’t think having lunch with him would be worth the same at half a milli. As the Dinner With Jay-Z Or $500,000 argument continuously hits the timeline, a tweet from TIDAL’s official X (formerly Twitter) account urged their followers to take the $500,000. So, it’s not really a surprise that Jay would encourage others to take the bread, especially since, as rumor has it, he already came into the rap game with his pockets loaded.

Interestingly enough, Haha Davis learned this firsthand. He previously recalled having lunch with Jay-Z. Although Davis was already hungry, Jay-Z apparently came to lunch a bit late and declined to have anything to eat. However, he admitted that plenty of business opportunities came out of that meeting so maybe, dinner with Hov might be worth it after all. Check out the snippet from Jay-Z’s interview with Gayle King above. The full interview airs this Thursday and Friday on CBS Mornings.  

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Jay-Z Reacts To Fan Who Chooses $500K Over Dinner With Him

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Hip-hop’s philosophical debate surrounding “Dinner with Jay-Z or $500K” has hit the timeline, once again. It’s an endless discourse that pops up on social media every few months. And while this conversation largely remains on X (fka Twitter) and other social media platforms, one man presented his choice to Hov himself. You could imagine that there would be plenty of things to say to Jay-Z during a brief interaction but somehow, this man felt compelled to let him know that he’s turning down the dinner.

In a video that surfaced this week, a man had crossed paths with Jay-Z, presumably at the Cowboys-Chargers game. While Hov appeared to be making his way out of the venue, the individual told Jay-Z, “Aye, Hov, I’m taking that $500K. I’m not takin’ that dinner, I’m taking that $500K.” Jay-Z cracked a grin before dapping the man, and responding, “Be good.” It marks one of the first times that Jay acknowledged the debate and it seems as though, even with his wealth, he knows how far $500K can take someone in this economy.

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Dinner With Jay-Z Vs. $500K Debate IRL

For the most part, Jay-Z has dodged these questions in the past. However, it remained pervasive in the overall discourse within the culture. Pusha T, for example, once said that he would opt for the $500K, citing his frequent invitations to the Roc Nation Brunch. Meanwhile, HaHa Davis detailed the anticlimactic lunch meeting he had with the Brooklyn legend. Apparently, Jay didn’t even order food. Then, there was a tweet from TIDAL that simply read, “Take the $500K.”

In 2021, viral sensation Jazzy had the opportunity to speak with Jay-Z. And while he did provide plenty of gems during the interview, Jazzy’s dad revealed, “Mr. Carter politely asked her not to ask any silly dinner questions before her interview.” Clearly, Jay is fully aware of the discourse. Still, it seems like the individual in the video above got some sort of approval from Jay-Z. Check the clip above and sound off in the comments with your thoughts. Are you taking the $500K or dinner with Jay-Z?

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Ice Spice Reveals Which Nicki Minaj Project Is The Greatest Album Of All Time

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Ice Spice is a huge Nicki Minaj fan, and that is very well-documented at this point. Overall, the two have come through with some tracks together. Moreover, they even had a song on the Barbie soundtrack together. Although Spice’s rise to fame has been very quick, she has done a good job of weathering the storm. It seems like she wants to make a real go of this, and hopes to experience some longevity. If anything, her drive and her personality are going to be huge factors in keeping her on top.

Recently, Spice and Riot got to be on Complex’s show GOAT Talk. During this appearance, Ice Spice got to talk about a whole plethora of topics. For instance, she discussed how she respects the opinions of music reviewers. Additionally, she spoke about not being a lyricist. In the midst of this conversation, she also delved into her pick for the greatest album of all time. Unsurprisingly, that album just so happens to belong to Nicki Minaj.

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Ice Spice Gives Her Hot Take

In the eyes of Ice Spice, the greatest album ever is Pink Friday. This is a project that is over a decade old at this point, and fans remember it quite fondly. In fact, Nicki is going to be dropping a Pink Friday sequel on November 17th. Overall, this could be one of the best albums of the entire year. Some tracks have already been released and we cannot wait to see what else is going to be in store.

Greatest album of all time is one of those subjective debates that is never going to have a consensus. Everyone has their own tastes, and you can’t force people to like your favorites. That said, let us know what you think about Ice Spice’s pick, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed on your favorite artists.

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