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Eminem Performs “Houdini” For The First Time At Massive Detroit Concert

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Eminem popped out for a surprise performance at the “Live From Detroit: The Concert At Michigan Central” show on Thursday (June 6). Moreover, the event celebrated the reopening and renovation of the train station, which the public could access on Friday (June 7) after over 30 years without a train leaving that station. The Ford Motor Company had acquired it six years ago, and Marshall Mathers and his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg executive-produced this concert. Other performers and guests included Michigan’s own Big Sean, Slum Village, Illa J, Diana Ross, and more, plus non-313 musicians such as Common and Fantasia.

In fact, a taped replay of “Live From Detroit: The Concert At Michigan Central” will air tonight (Sunday, June 9) at 7PM EST on NBC if you’re curious to check it out. However, if you’re just interested in Eminem’s set, you can find the full event-closing surprise set down below. He performed his new single “Houdini” live for the first time to kick things off, and also spit through “Welcome 2 Detroit” (obviously) and “Not Afraid.” Not only that, but Slim Shady also invited Jelly Roll for a passionate and grand rendition of “Sing For The Moment,” which was a great moment to witness that the crowd and the city seemed to love.

Eminem Performs At Michigan Central’s Reopening Event

Of course, there are plenty of reasons as to why “Houdini” is getting so much hype right now, and some are more positive than others. For example, Eminem’s new single is now the rap song with the second-highest first week debut on Spotify of all time. It’s an ironic accolade considering that this record remained for about six years before Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” took the top spot last month. Now, the “Superman” spitter’s new track broke that record for the second time in a month, and while he didn’t top K.Dot, it’s still very impressive to witness.

Meanwhile, other fans and detractors still think that Eminem is too corny or unimpressive with “Houdini,” but the overall discussion is much more deep and positive than what we’ve been used to in past years. Even his family comically mocked his exaggerated disses towards them, so there’s a strong push and pull here. But from what this Detroit crowd indicated, The Death Of Slim Shady couldn’t come sooner. We’ll see what that new album holds and what more great moments it could bring about.

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Proof’s Son NASAAN Hints At Upcoming Eminem Collaboration

June 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

NASAAN had the unique experience of knowing Eminem as a child. The rapper’s father, Proof, was a member of D12 and one of Em’s best friends before his untimely passing. NASAAN has carried the torch for his father as an artist, but one thing he’s yet to do is link up with his father’s old friend. At least, until now. NASAAN recently sat down for an interview with Off the Porch, and revealed that he has multiple tracks ready to go with Eminem.

NASAAN was excited about the opportunity to work with a legend, but he didn’t want to jinx it. Em is known for being selective with his features, especially since the rollout for his new album, The Death of Slim Shady, has been so secretive. “We got some sh*t, we got some stuff,” NASAAN confirmed. “He sent me some stuff. I don’t want to speak on it too much — I be getting in trouble when I talk about they stuff. I ain’t gonna speak on it.” NASAAN may not have an official Eminem collab out yet, but the latter has had an enormous influence on his career. He even recreated an iconic moment between Eminem and Proof for his recent music video “Goated.”

NASAAN Didn’t Like Eminem’s Music As A Kid

The rapper told Off the Porch that he actually wasn’t a fan of Em or D12 when he was a kid. It was once he got older that he developed an appreciation for what the group (and his dad) accomplished. “I feel like I’ve known the n**ga forever,” he admitted. “I think I started growing an appreciation for him as I got older ’cause it’s like, I never was a super fan of their music.” The main reason why was setting. NASAAN moved to Atlanta after Proof’s death, so it took him a while to get reacclimated to the grittier Detroit sound.

D12 was worlds away from what was happening in the ATL circa 2005. “Like I said, I grew up in Atlanta,” the rapper noted. “So I think when I started building taste, my palate was a little bit different. So when I got like 14, 15, I kind of got into they stuff. And I was like, ‘Oooh, this n**ga really rap.’” NASAAN also told Detroit Metro Times that he tried to escape his father’s legacy, before ultimately coming around to it and embracing it. “My father’s legacy was something I ran from and shied from for so long,” he admitted. “I didn’t want people to think I got sh*t handed to me or wanna be my friend for different reasons.” Things have come full circle thanks to Slim Shady.

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Eminem, Big Sean, & More Celebrate Return Of Detroit’s Michigan Central Station With Massive Concert

June 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Eminem, Big Sean, Common, and several more artists will be traveling to Detroit later this week to celebrate the reopening of the city’s iconic Michigan Central Station. The concert, titled Live from Detroit, will also feature celebrity presenters including Barry Sanders, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jared Goff, Judge Greg Mathis, Loni Love, Sam Richardson, Taylor Lautner, Mike Epps, and Sophia Bush. Eminem and his longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg, will serve as executive producers.

The show will take place over the course of 90 minutes and “ignite and showcase the spirit of Detroit through a lineup of musical performances, short films, appearances by local luminaries, and narratives of innovation and culture from across the city and the region.” Other artists performing include Slum Village, Diana Ross, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Theo Parrish, The Clark Sisters, and The Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Eminem & Big Sean Perform In Detroit

DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 06: Big. Sean (L) and special guest Eminem perform in concert in their hometown of Detroit at Joe. Louis Arena on November 6, 2015, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)

Bill Ford, executive chair of Ford, said in a statement caught by CBS News: “Michigan Central means a great deal to us all. In many ways, this building tells the story of our city. This Station was our Ellis Island — a place where dreamers in search of new jobs and new opportunities first set foot in Detroit. But once the last train pulled out, it became a place where hope left. In 2018, I decided it was time to change that by reimagining this station as a place of possibility again.”

Michigan Central Station Reopens After 30 Years

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NBC will be live-streaming the event on Peacock and their YouTube channel on June 6 at 8:30 PM, ET. The concert comes after Eminem dropped the biggest streaming debut of his career, “Houdini,” last week. Be on the lookout for further updates on Eminem and the upcoming concert on HotNewHipHop.

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Gunna Fans Cause Entire Detroit Venue To Shake During Recent Concert

May 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Last year, Gunna delivered one of the biggest rap hits of the year and one of the biggest songs of his entire career. “fukumean” took off the moment he dropped his album a Gift & a Curse. Though the album didn’t receive much promotion and was released amid a flurry of snitching allegations related to the YSL RICO trial, the song took off immediately. During a recent concert in Detroit at The Fox Theater fans showed just how hype the song gets them.

Gunna has been sharing clips from his Bittersweet tour to Instagram but the latest is perhaps the most impressive. The video shows that fans in the balcony seats were vibing with the song to a potentially dangerous extent. The entire balcony platform bobs up and down with the beat of the song leading fans in the comments to speculate that it isn’t the most structurally sound. “Nah that joint is about to collapse” one of the top comments on the post reads. “Detroit yall can’t keep using the same building jackson 5 performed in lol” another comment jokes. Check out the shocking video of an entire balcony shaking during his performance below.

Gunna Has Fans Predicting A Balcony Collapse At Recent Show

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Gunna has already begun teasing another new album that he plans to drop later this year. He’s confirmed that the project is called One Of Wun and even shared the album cover to Instagram last month. The record already has a few singles under its belt, headlined by the song “Prada Dem” with Offset which quickly became a fan favorite. He also has high expectations for the record, promising TMZ that it would his number one on the Billboard 200.

What do you think of the shocking video of fans making an entire balcony bob up and down to Gunna’s “fukumean?” Do you think the venue should check on its structural integrity in the wake of the viral clip? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Nicki Minaj Brings Out Big Sean For Detroit Concert

April 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj brought out Big Sean in his hometown of Detroit over the weekend while she performed on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. While on stage together, the two performed their 2011 hit collaboration, “Dance (A$$) Remix,” among other tracks.

Afterward, Sean thanked Nicki for the opportunity in a video on social media. “That show was crazy,” he began. “I appreciate her bringing me out, doing our slaps. She gave me a whole set for real which was fun for the whole city. It’s been a minute. I’ma be back performing too for the NFL Draft. If you in Detroit, f*ck with me… Shout out to the Barbz. Shout out to everybody who was at gag city tonight, Little Caesars Arena. It was fun, dog. I’ll see y’all soon.”

Big Sean & Nicki Minaj Perform At The BET Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 24: Nicki Minaj (L) and Big Sean perform onstage at the 2018 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 24, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Despite the fun night, it’s been a bit of a rocky road for Minaj on the Pink Friday 2 World Tour in recent days. While trying to get into Canada for a show in Montreal, she ran into difficulties getting through the border. She ended up being three hours late for the concert and thanked Drake for helping her make it at all. “Drizzy he made a couple calls for me,” she wrote on her Instagram Story. She brought out Drake during her performance in Toronto.

Big Sean Joins Nicki Minaj On Stage

Nicki Minaj brought out Big Sean to perform the “Dance (A$$)” remix in Detroit.
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Check out Minaj’s performance with Big Sean above and be on the lookout for his appearance at the NFL Draft later this week. Also, be sure to keep up with HotNewHipHop for further updates on Nicki Minaj and her ongoing tour. She’s set to continue performing through July with shows in Berlin, London, Paris, and more in the coming months.

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Detroit Teacher Fired Over Viral Music Video

March 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A Detroit teacher who refers to herself as Ms. Brown and goes by the rap name, Drippin Honey, has been fired for her music career. Drippin Honey explained in a viral TikTok that a parent of one of her students wasn’t happy about her song “Drippin 101.”

“Recently, I was forced to leave my position due to me being a Rapper,” Drippin Honey wrote. “A single parent’s disapproval led to my dismissal. The parent wished to stay Anonymous after contacting my job for months, I’ve been dealing with this since I dropped ‘Drippin 101’ in October. 5 months later Meetings after meetings defending my involvement in the music industry I was asked to erase all my content that’s when I knew I HAVE TO BET ON MYSELF CUZ NOBODY WILL IF I DONT.”

Drippin Honey Drops “Drippin 101” Music Video

Drippin Honey also explained that the music video for “Drippin 101” features her own students. One of them is even wearing Taylor Preparatory High School merchandise. It’s unclear if that is the name of the high school she worked for. The video has over 235,000 likes on TikTok. Check out more of her thoughts on being let go from the school on Twitter below.

Drippin Honey Speaks Out On Being Fired

Recently, I was forced to leave my position due to me being a Rapper. A single parent’s disapproval led to my dismissal. The parent wished to stay Anonymous after contacting my job for months, I’ve been dealing with this since I dropped “Drippin 101” 5 months later Meetings after pic.twitter.com/6SovZETbyv

— Drippin Honey (@DomoDomoDomoo) March 17, 2024

I have had on my students’ lives. My outside life should not be grounds for termination when it does not interfere with my ability to fulfill my responsibilities as a teacher. My dedication, professionalism, and passion for education have always been unwavering, regardless of any

— Drippin Honey (@DomoDomoDomoo) March 17, 2024

It’s unclear whether she intends to take legal action over the firing. Be on the lookout for further updates on Drippin Honey on HotNewHipHop.

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Former NFL Star Braylon Edwards Praised For Stopping Attempted Murder

March 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Police in Detroit have praised former third-overall NFL pick Braylon Edwards for intervening in an attempted murder at a YCMA. Edwards was in the locker room last Friday when he heard an elderly man arguing with several younger men about their music. After the altercation turned physical, Edwards stepped in. “And then I see the guy for what I was thinking was reaching for a phone underneath the victim grabs the back of the victim’s head by the hair. And he was about to slam it down on the counter,” Edwards told local media.

Speaking after officers arrived at the scene, Framingham Hills police chief Jeff King said that Edwards “absolutely” saved the man’s life. A 20-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder as a result of the incident. When asked why he intervened, Edwards said “That’s just what you do.” Edwards played eight years in the NFL and is a beloved alum of Michigan.

Mark Andrews Saves Woman’s Life During Mid-Flight Medical Emergency

Braylon Edwards — (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images for Jalen Rose Leadership Academy Golf Classic produced by PGD Global)

Elsewhere, the Ravens’ Mark Andrew was also credited with saving a life recently. During a flight from Baltimore to Phoenix, an unidentified woman suffered a medical emergency and became unresponsive. As onboard medical personnel feared the worst, unable to find a consistent pulse, Andrews offered the use of his diabetes testing kit. With the use of the kit, flight staff were able to stabilize the woman’s heart until the flight could land. The was first made public by Baltimore resident Andrew Springs, who was also on the flight.

However, Andrews has waived off any hero labels for himself. “In addition to the fast-acting flight attendants, the real heroes are the nurse and doctor who also happened to be on the flight. Thankfully they were able to provide the woman the quick assistance she needed,” Andrews said via a statement released by the Ravens.

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Skilla Baby To Host Firearm Buy Back Event In Detroit To Combat Gun Violence

February 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Skilla Baby is part of an event this Saturday (February 24) at The Icon in Detroit that is an incredible initiative from a visible entertainment figure. Moreover, he partnered with the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence to host a gun buy back event for folks to receive hundreds of dollars for ridding themselves of their firearms. Not only that, but the “Plate” rapper also worked with local city officials to put this together. The event will also host a job fair for folks with a felony history, record expungement services (with applications here), and driver’s license restoration reviews.

“This Saturday I partnered with Judge Yancey And council President Sheffield to do a Gun Buy Back / Job Fair/ Record Expungement…” Skilla Baby captioned an Instagram post announcing the event. “THIS WILL NOT BE THE LAST ONE EITHER WE WILL TRY TO GET AS MANY GUNS OFF THE STREETS AND CLEAN AS MANY RECORDS AS POSSIBLE EVERY YEAR IF ITS UP TO ME…. DETROIT VS EVERYBODY. BIG THANK YOU TO JUDGE YANCEY AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR SUPPORTING ME AND HELPING MAKE THIS COME TOGETHER. meet us @ THE ICON this Saturday @marysheffield @repyancey.”

Skilla Baby Announces Gun Buy Back Event

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“We know the power of joining forces with a city, with influencers, with these icons,” Hannah Jones of the Brady Center told the Detroit Free Press of Skilla Baby’s efforts. “That’s how we got together. But it started with his vision, and he knew, and his folks knew, that we focused on safe storage.” “I know with my influence, I can urge people to clean their records, get jobs and get guns off the street,” the “Morant” lyricist added. “In the future, I want to do gun safety classes, fun stuff like that.”

While being a rapper brings a lot of fun perks, like walking Devin Haney out for a fight, it also brings responsibilities. It’s great to see folks recognizing their influence, their leadership potential, and using that to help those in less fortunate situations. Initiatives like this save lives, and hopefully this inspires more movements in other cities and hip-hop scenes. On that note, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Skilla Baby.

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Eminem’s Detroit Restuarant Gets Horrible Review From Popular Food Critic

February 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The popular food critic, Mr. ChimeTime, has labeled Eminem’s Mom’s Spaghetti “the WORST restaurant in Detroit.” Reviewing the restaurant for his nearly 600,000 thousand YouTube subscribers, ChimeTime listed several grievances with the menu options.

“This is by far the worst spaghetti that I have ever had in my entire life of eating spaghetti,” he said in the video. “When I tasted this, it kinda reminds me of middle school cafeteria meat. But I’ma keep it 100 with you, middle school cafeteria meat is better than this bullsh*t. When you get the spaghetti, they just throw it in a bag. And not to mention, the container is open. So, spaghetti is flopping all over the goddamn cup. Number two: it’s cold as f*ck. The sauce is by far the blandest upper-mid sauce that I’ve ever had in any spaghetti. They say it’s powdered Parmesan on this. Why in the hell are we using this low-grade, tasteless, cheap sh*t? Can we get some real Parmesan cheese, please? Now, on the flip side of that, if your goal is to overcharge for low-quality…spaghetti, congratulations… because you did just that.”

Eminem Serves Food At The Opening Of Mom’s Spaghetti

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 29: Eminem serves Mom’s Spaghetti on the opening night of his restaurant Mom’s Spaghetti on September 29, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)

Eminem opened the doors to Mom’s Spaghetti back in September 2021. In doing so, he served patrons of the restaurant, which gets its name from the rapper’s 2002 single “Lose Yourself.” In addition to serving traditional spaghetti with meatball options, the Detroit location also offers a “s’ghetti sandwich.” On the aforementioned hit song, Em raps, “His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy/ There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti.”

Eminem’s Restuarant Labeled “The Worst” In Detroit

Check out Mr. ChimeTime’s damning review of the Detroit rapper’s restaurant above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Eminem on HotNewHipHop.

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Nathan Davis Jr. Net Worth 2024: Reviewing The Actor & Musician’s Worth

February 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nathan Davis Jr. has emerged as one of the entertainment industry’s most promising talents, making significant strides in acting and music. With his versatile abilities and relentless work ethic, Davis Jr. has captivated audiences around the globe, leading to a net worth estimated at $1 million in 2024, as reported by Net Worth Post. This financial milestone is a testament to his burgeoning career and the diverse skill set he brings to the silver screen and the music scene.

A Rising Star In Film & Television

Nathan Davis Jr.’s journey to stardom began with his passion for performance. He honed his craft in acting and music from a young age. His breakout role came in the critically acclaimed TV series Detroit. Davis’s portrayal of a young, aspiring artist showcased his profound emotional depth and versatility as an actor. This role earned him critical acclaim and opened doors to a series of roles in television and film, cementing his status as a rising star in Hollywood.

Davis Jr.’s ability to embody a wide range of characters has demonstrated his expansive range as an actor. Each performance adds a new layer to his growing portfolio, attracting a wider audience and further establishing him as a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.

Making Waves In The Music Industry

Parallel to his acting career, Nathan Davis Jr. has pursued his passion for music. He’s alsodeveloping his talents as a singer and songwriter. Further, his music, often blending R&B, pop, and hip-hop, resonates with a broad audience. Davis Jr.’s dedication to his craft is evident in his dynamic performances and the authentic emotion he brings to each track.

His foray into the music industry has expanded his artistic reach and contributed significantly to his net worth. Through streaming platforms, album sales, and live performances, Davis Jr. has established himself as a multi-dimensional artist capable of captivating audiences with his musical and acting talents.

Philanthropy & Beyond

Moreover, Nathan Davis Jr.’s influence extends beyond acting and music. He has utilized his platform for philanthropic efforts, advocating for education and arts programs in underserved communities. His commitment to giving back to society reflects his character’s depth and desire to make a positive impact in the world.

As Nathan Davis Jr. continues to build his career, his potential for future success seems boundless. With a net worth of $1 million in 2024, he stands at the threshold of even greater achievements in acting and music. His journey is a compelling example of how talent, dedication, and hard work can lead to remarkable outcomes.

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