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Stevie Wonder Responds to Trump Dissing Detroit at a Concert: ‘I Don’t Like Nobody Talking Bad About Detroit’

October 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While campaigning in Detroit, former President Donald Trump dissed the city, stating that the country would resemble the Midwestern town under a Kamala Harris presidency. You can hear it below:

Trump in Detroit: The whole country will be like Detroit if Kamala Harris is your president pic.twitter.com/KW3nqtuSd9

— Acyn (@Acyn) October 10, 2024

Enter Stevie Wonder who was in Motown for his Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart tour and he issued a response: “I just gotta say for the record, I don’t like nobody talking bad about Detroit.”

According to Billboard, Wonder then led the crowd in a chant of “Don’t cha do it!” as a warning to Trump.

Stevie Wonder has announced another date for his Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart tour, with a final stop in Chicago on Saturday, November 2, at the United Center. The 25-time GRAMMY Award winner, whose accolades include an Academy Award and a Presidential Medal of Freedom, will now deliver 11 powerful performances across the U.S. in October and November 2024.

This eleventh show comes during a pivotal election season, with Wonder using his platform to inspire “joy over anger, kindness over recrimination, and peace over war.” As a gesture of appreciation, he will offer complimentary tickets to community members already contributing to healing the nation’s “broken heart.”

The tour, produced by Wonder Productions and promoted by AEG Presents in partnership with Free Lunch, launched at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Other stops include New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Greensboro, Atlanta, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis before concluding in Chicago.

Fans can also listen to Wonder’s latest single, “Can We Fix Our Nation’s Broken Heart,” which echoes the themes of his upcoming performances.

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Big Sean, Kendrick Lamar & Royce Da 5’9″ Teamed Up On “100” Off Of “Detroit” 12 Years Ago Today: Stream

September 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Big Sean’s brand new album Better Me Than You has us reminiscing on how far he’s come in his career. Moreover, 12 years ago today (September 5), he dropped his breakout mixtape Detroit on the Internet and re-released it on streaming services for its ten-year anniversary. While there are plenty of highlights to name here, there are multiple reasons as to why “100” featuring Kendrick Lamar and Royce Da 5’9″ is an easy standout.

For one, these introspective verses see each MC speak on their aspirations before their life is over, ripping through a dramatic and percussively stark instrumental. Also, this is a minor but still relevant chapter in the beef history between Big Sean and Kendrick Lamar, a tale that ended amicably. But it’s curious to hear this track back when you consider that it dropped a year before K.Dot would challenge Sean and many others on their “Control” collab. For obvious reasons, this reflection on that competitiveness is more relevant than ever these days.

Meanwhile, with a potential collab album with The Alchemist on the way, this throwback doesn’t take away from all we have to look forward to from Big Sean in the future. If you haven’t heard “100” with Kendrick Lamar and Royce Da 5’9″, find it on your preferred streaming service or check it out on YouTube below. Down there, you can also find some standout bars and the comments section for you to leave your thoughts on this retrospective look. As always, come back to HNHH for more recollections throughout hip-hop history.

Big Sean’s “100” With Kendrick Lamar & Royce Da 5’9″: Stream

Quotable Lyrics
Haters praying I fall, move back in with my moms,
Take online classes and turn back into y’all, hating,
I guess they want your lights out when you the plug,
N***as wanna catch you slipping like they pulled the rug

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Tee Grizzley Drops New Visuals For “Detroit” Feat. 42 Dugg

August 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Today, multiplatinum Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley shares a brand new single entitled “Detroit” featuring 42 Dugg out now via Grizzley Gang/300 Entertainment.

Both Tee Grizzley and 42 Dugg have proudly repped the “D” throughout their respective careers, bringing their city’s story into the spotlight both nationally and internationally.

“Detroit” represents another opportunity for them to amplify the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of their hometown. Together, they paint a vivid picture, focusing on the come-up and sharing wisdom as Tee admits, “I can finally see the light. I spent my whole life in the rain.” The accompanying visual allows them to bring audiences home as well. Under a bright sun, the guys rap outside at the local Detroit stops surrounded by friends and brand new luxury cars.

The single offers the ultimate ode to “Detroit” from two of its most proud sons.

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42 Dugg Defends Eminem’s Legacy In Detroit After Skilla Baby’s Controversial Take

July 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

42 Dugg has spoken out in defense of Eminem as being the greatest Detroit rapper of all time. He addressed Skilla Baby’s recent comments on the legendary rapper during an appearance on The Breakfast Club on Friday. Skilla had argued that Eminem isn’t the city’s “best rapper” while speaking with Keke Palmer on her podcast, Baby, This Is Keke Palmer.

“That’s probably how they feel,” Dugg said of his city. “The new kids don’t even know about him. How would they? You have to really be a music person to go back… I know. That’s always my card when somebody get to bringing up somebody from somewhere else, I’m like, ‘We got Eminem.’ I feel like he the GOAT.” From there, Dugg listed some of his favorite songs from the Detroit legend. He continued: “[Eminem] made deep music. I go listen to ‘Toy Soliders’ or ‘Stan’ — those my favorite songs. So when it’s my turn to make real songs, I already damn near know how to channel it. ‘Cause I already know what I’m looking for: I’m looking for a ‘Stan’ type of song.”

Eminem Performs In Detroit

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JUNE 06: Eminem performs at Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central” on June 06, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)

Skilla’s argument centered around the idea that no single rapper in Detroit is the best. Instead, he said the title moves from artist to artist depending on the time. “Numbers-wise, Eminem is the best Detroit rapper, but the gag is nobody would say that in Detroit. Everybody had a turn being Detroit’s favorite rapper,” he explained.

42 Dugg Speaks On Eminem’s Standing In Detroit

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Dugg appeared on The Breakfast Club to promote his debut album, 4eva Us Neva Them. Be on the lookout for further updates on 42 Dugg, Skilla Baby, and Eminem on HotNewHipHop.

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Big Sean Builds Hype For New Album By Teasing Alchemist Collab

July 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Big Sean has been away for a long time. The rapper’s last album was in 2020, and the first single for his upcoming album, “Precision,” got buried by the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle. Fortunately, the buzz is starting to swing back Sean’s way. He delivered a standout verse on the new Eminem single “Tobey.” He also dropped some knowledge on fans about his iconic “Mercy” verse. The most exciting revelation for Big Sean’s new album came on July 12, however. The rapper teased a collaboration with producer icon The Alchemist.

Sean uploaded a snippet of the new song on Instagram. The chatter that we hear sounds like the first couple seconds of the song, with the rapper talking about seizing one’s dreams. “You shouldn’t wait for the world to come to you, you gotta go get this shit, baby,” he says. “Sun shining, breeze and sh*t. Take it all in ’cause one day it could all…” The production is smooth, with a saxophone riff playing prominently throughout. Sean’s caption suggested that the song, which is untitled, might be dropping sooner rather than later. “Guess i gotta go again n show them it ain’t luck…”

Big Sean Sounds Stellar Over Smooth Alc Production

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Despite being industry veterans, Big Sean and The Alchemist have only worked together once. Sean dropped a stunning guest verse on the Larry June song “Palisades, CA” in 2023. The track was laced with Alchemist’s flourishes, as was the entire album. “Palisades, CA” was considered by many to be a 2023 standout, so it’s exciting to see two of the three artists on the song reunite. The Alchemist has many different styles as a producer, but the snippet suggests that he gave Big Sean more of the lush instrumentation that he skated on previously. No complaints here.

Both Sean and The Alchemist have ties to Eminem. As mentioned, the former dropped a solid verse on “Tobey.” The Alchemist, meanwhile, claimed he’d been working on The Death of Slim Shady prior to its release. None of Alc’s beats made the final cut, but he’s worked with Eminem on multiple songs over the years. He’s also Eminem’s tour DJ. Hopefully Sean and The Alchemist can keep the Detroit magic going strong.

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Skilla Baby Claims Detroit Doesn’t Have A Consensus GOAT Rapper

July 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Skilla Baby has build a lot of buzz in the 2020s. The rapper protege of Sada Baby has established a unique sound and delivery. He’s also vocal about being from Detroit, and repping the city’s history of legendary artists. That being said, Skilla Baby does not prescribe to the theory that Eminem is the best the city has to offer. He said as much during a recent appearance on This Is Keke Palmer podcast. He not only pushed back against the Em theory, but articulated a greater issue within Detroit hip-hop.

Skilla Baby had no claiming that Eminem does not have a stranglehold over Detroit hip-hop the way the rest of the country assumes. “I don’t know because if you think number-wise Eminem is the best Detroit rapper,” the rapper posited. “But the gag is nobody would say that in Detroit.” He conceded that he was a fan of Shady when he was younger, but notes that the rapper’s status among younger Detroit artists has faded over time. “I was an Eminem fan as a kid,” he noted. “I’m a fan of Eminem but do we consider him our best rapper? I don’t think Detroit does.”

Skilla Baby Feels That Detroit Doesn’t Have A GOAT

Keke Palmer knew that her guest was veering into controversial territory, and asked Skilla who his pick for Detroit’s best is. He didn’t named a single artist, but rather a revolving door of them. In Skilla Baby’s estimation the mantle for the city’s best is constantly changing. “Everybody had their turn being Detroit’s favorite rapper,” he theorized. “Sada Baby had his turn, Tee Grizzley had a turn, [42] Dugg had a turn, Babyface Ray had a turn.” Skilla Baby also have love to some of the younger artists who have brought attention to Detroit in recent years. Selflessly, he didn’t include himself.

“Veeze is one of Detroit’s best rappers now,” Skilla added. “Baby Smoove, Big Kizz – a lot of artists had their turn. Rocaine… Everybody had their turn being the best in the city.” The rapper claimed that the lack of a definitive GOAT Detroit rapper is a bug and not a feature, however. “What we lack is consistency,” he asserted. “Nobody’s consistently been Detroit’s best rapper.” Maybe Skilla Baby is one of the artists who can correct this perceived inconsistency.

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42 Dugg Unleashes Eagerly Anticipated Debut Studio Album “4eva Us Neva Them”

July 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

42 Dugg has come a long way since diving into the Detroit rap scene in 2019, and now, he’s finally unleashed his eagerly anticipated debut album. He returned home last year after spending nearly two years behind bars and wasted no time getting back to work. Today, he delivered 4eva Us Never Them, a 21-track project jam-packed with high-profile features. Sexyy Red, Jeezy, EST Gee, Lil Baby, and more make appearances.

He starts the album off strong, delving into his legal woes, his comeback, and more on the intro before moving onto high-octane cuts like “Win Wit Us” and “4×4.” The rapper slows it down on “Fresh From The Feds,” reflecting on his return from prison. He proceeds to take things up a notch on “Case Closed” alongside Rylo Rodriguez. Collabs with Sexyy Red, Jeezy, Lil Baby, and more give the project some sonic diversity, proving that he can blend his style seamlessly with nearly anyone.

Overall, 42 Dugg strikes a solid balance of deep, introspective tracks and light-hearted bangers on the LP, showing off his versatility and making for an impressive solo debut. 4eva Us Never Them follows his last full-length project with EST Gee, 2022’s Last One Left, as well as various singles. What do you think of 42 Dugg’s new album, 4eva Us Never Them? What songs will you be adding to your summer playlist? Which feature is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

42 Dugg Recruits Sexyy Red, Jeezy, EST Gee & More For New Album

4eva Us Never Them Tracklist:

1. Inro (4UNT)
2. Win Wit Us
3. 4×4 (Ft. Meek Mill)
4. Fresh From The Feds
5. Case Closed (Ft. Rylo Rodriguez)
6. Wrong Right
7. N.P.O. (Ft. Sexyy Red)
8. If I Can’t
9. Megan (Ft. Blac Youngsta)
10. Org
11. Catch 1
12. My Mama
13. Since When (Ft. EST Gee)
14. Get In Your Bag
15. BMF (Ft. Jeezy)
16. Go Again Pt 2
17. No Love (Ft. Lil Baby)
18. 4eva Us Freestyle
19. Need You
20. Still Bout You
21. Real Ones (Outro)

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Skilla Baby Doesn’t Believe Eminem Is The Best Rapper In Detroit

July 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Skilla Baby shared a hot take regarding Eminem and the city of Detroit during an appearance on the Baby, This is Keke Palmer podcast. Speaking with the actress, Skilla argued that the legendary artist isn’t the best rapper out of his hometown. Instead, he says the title is constantly switching hands.

“Numbers wise, Eminem is the best Detroit rapper but the gag is nobody would say that in Detroit. Everybody had a turn being Detroit’s favorite rapper,” he said. “Sada Baby had a turn, Tee Grizzley had a turn, Babyface Ray had a turn, Veeze is one of Detroit’s best rappers, Baby Smoove. Everybody had their turn being the best in the city. What we lack is consistency. Nobody has consistently been Detroit’s favorite rapper.”

Eminem Performs “Live From Detroit: The Concert At Michigan Central”

From there, Skilla added: “Numbers wise, it’s Eminem but nobody in Detroit is playing Eminem right now and I was an Eminem fan as a kid. I’m a fan of Eminem but do we consider him our best rapper? I don’t think Detroit does.” Afterward, he listed some other artists he forgot to mention as well. “No shade to anybody names I left off Detroit is full of great rappers and I can’t forget Kash Doll, Big Sean, and Dej [Loaf] of course,” he concluded. Check out Skilla’s full interview with Keke Palmer below.

Skilla Baby Speaks With Keke Palmer

Skilla’s controversial take comes as Eminem prepares for the release of his next album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). He dropped the project’s second single “Tobey,” featuring Big Sean and Babytron, earlier this week. The full album will be hitting streaming services on July 12. Be on the lookout for further updates on Eminem on HotNewHipHop.

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Big Sean Gives Eminem His Flowers After Their Latest Collab Single

July 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Big Sean and Eminem don’t have a lot in common on the surface. Well, corny punchlines aside. Sean is a hitmaker, a lyricist who dedicates himself to making smooth, R&B-influenced music. Em is the definitive lyrical miracle, a wordsmith who can seemingly make anything rhyme (angrily). That said, these Detroit superstars get along. They have collaborated multiple times over the years, but their new single may be their best yet. It may be a hit, but for Big Sean, it means something much more.

Sean hopped on X (formerly Twitter) to reflect on the new single, “Tobey.” The former GOOD Music star took the opportunity to reveal some interesting details about his past. Namely, the first rap album he ever bought. “Not gon hold you,” he explained. “Slim Shady LP was the first CD I bought wit my own money at Costco.” He then broke down the ways in which this childhood purchase led him to this specific moment in time. “Me n Em bout 4 songs in now (DVE, No Favors, Detroit 2 Cypher),” he noted. “But being on The Death of Slim Shady is full circle. I ain’t know when I bought that, that I’d be one of the next 1’s out da city…”

Eminem Has Also Praised Big Sean In The Past

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In a separate tweet, Big Sean praised Eminem for being “real” in his interactions. The praise has run both ways for quite some time, however. Em named Big Sean as one of the rappers who inspire him to work on his craft and not get lazy. “I don’t hyper-focus on numbers and being on charts,” he told XXL in 2022. “What I hyper-focus on is people like Kendrick Lamar, Joyner Lucas, J. Cole and Big Sean, and watching them and how the f*ck they’re doing their sh*t. Because they’re also focused on being the best rappers.”

If we let Sean tell it, Eminem considers him to be one of the most dangerous emcees alive. The rapper went on Big Boy Radio to relay Eminem’s high praise after the release of “No Favors.” “He was telling me how much he loved my verse,” Big Sean recalled. “He was like, ‘I respect you […] you’re one of the most dangerous emcees.” An unlikely pairing, but one that has seemingly stood the test of time. Especially for Detroit fans.

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