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Quavo Unleashes Hell On Chris Brown: “Over Btches & Hes,” Explained

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While it seems rap has returned to a place where feuds are dealt with on wax rather than in person, Quavo and Chris Brown’s ongoing beef is treading into personal territory. Over the weekend, Breezy unloaded his latest release, “Weakest Link,” targeting Quavo and bringing up the late Takeoff. Among other claims, he also claimed to have slept with Saweetie while she was still dating Quavo, and spared the Migos rapper the humiliation of a public ass-beating at Paris Fashion Week when they were seated next to each other. Moreover, Chris Brown, out of all people, attempted to level the playing field with domestic assault allegations against Quavo.

The feud is ultimately a low-stakes battle between an R&B singer and a rapper over a woman who already moved on from both of them. Though Chris may have initially denied that this doesn’t have to do with shared partners – a commonality in the entertainment industry as a whole – that, along with the death of Takeoff, became what Breezy believed to be the sore spots. But, similar to how Quavo swiftly responded to Chris Brown’s 11:11 diss with the release of “Tender,” the Migos rapper proved that his competitive nature isn’t limited to athletics. On his latest release, “Over Hoes & B*tches” — a play on Breezy’s OHB clique — Quavo fired back at the R&B singer with the posthumous assistance of Takeoff. Here’s everything you need to know about the song.

Takeoff

Initially debuted on Akademiks Live Stream on April 22nd, Quavo dug into the vault to directly jab back at Chris Brown’s dig toward the late Migos member on “Weakest Link,” Breezy raps, “R.I.P. Takeoff, he the only real one that got true respect/ Crazy how when he died, everybody really wished it was you instead (Oh shit, brrah).” Though Brown immediately acknowledged how he might be “trippin’,” the inclusion of Takeoff’s performance on “Over Hoes & Bitches” illustrates the ride-or-die nobility between the uncle-and-nephew duo.

“This bullet got your name/ Don’t ever bring up Take, pussy,” Huncho raps on the intro, just before Takeoff’s posthumous hook becomes the song’s glue. Though we can’t confirm when Takeoff’s contributions were recorded, it certainly sounds like something that may have came out of the back catalog. However, considering that this feud pre-dates Takeoff’s death, it wouldn’t be difficult to imagine that it would released in the thick of the initial stages of Quavo and Chris Brown’s feud. Even if the bars sound like they could be talking about anyone, it’s an effective hook for Quavo’s diss track toward Breezy.

Saweetie

Of course, one of the biggest bombshells from Chris Brown’s “Weakest Link” surrounded Saweetie. Though Karreuche remains at the center of the beef – or atleast we thought – Chris Brown revealed that he slept with Quavo’s ex while they were together. “Who gassed you up to put that out?/ Yeah, that was shitty, n***a/ I can take a model bitch and make a Saweetie, n***a,” he raps. Of course, this line ultimately caught the attention of Saweetie who exposed text messages from Quavo back in January. Whether a coincidence or not, fans also pointed out that on the same day Quavo messaged her, she was spotted next to Chris Brown at an NBA game.

Karrueche Tran

Quavo Chris Brown diss — NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 17: Karrueche Tran (L) and Chris Brown attends the Michael Costello fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2015 at The Salon at Lincoln Center on February 17, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)

Tran has maintained her silence amid the Chris Brown/Quavo saga. However, Breezy and Quavo ensured they addressed the core of their issues. On “Over Hoes & Bitches, Quavo questions Breezy’s commitment to pushing this feud further. “Lil’ boy wanna die ’bout some coochie? (Bow) You still fucked up ’bout Karrueche?” he raps. While Chris Brown previously shrugged off his former fling with Tran, Quavo suggests that Brown’s ego continues to fuel the fury behind their feud.

Assault Allegations – Teyana Taylor, Rihanna & Frank Ocean

Since the 2009 Grammys, things have not been the same for Chris Brown. Allegations of abuse have followed him over the years, including other reported incidents, some of which have resulted in lawsuits. However, Breezy’ violent past has continued to haunt his existence and it became the focal point of Quavo’s latest releases.

On “Weakest Link,” Chris Brown calls out Quavo for facing similar accusations following the infamous video of himself and Saweetie in the elevator. In response, Quavo pulled up several examples of Chris Brown exhibited signs of abuse, including the evening he attacked Rihanna, the supposed rift he had with Teyana Taylor, and his infamous beef with Frank Ocean, of all people. Quavo uses the Ocean incident, specifically, to question whether Chris Brown is actually willing to fight. “Talking about fashion week, you sparing who?/ Come punch me in my face/ It ain’t nun’ but a fade, you know you lost to Frank (Frank Ocean?),” Quavo raps.

Crackhead Michael Jackson

Chris Brown has faced several accusations surrounding his alleged relationship with substances. A 2017 report from Billboard detailed his reported issue following a lawsuit filed by his former manager. Although Breezy has denied using any drugs outside of marijuana, many have speculated that his aggressive behavior stems from the alleged use of cocaine.

Across “Over B*tches & H*es,” Quavo makes several mentions of these supposed rumors. “The cocaine got ’em, your honor (White), bipolar disorder, no wonder,” he raps, which delves deeper into the allegations from the aforementioned 2017 report where a source claimed that Chris Brown leaned further into substances as he abandoned his prescription medication for his bipolar disorder. “You was the greatest, n***a, you fumbled, going out sad, I’m watching you crumble/ Why they got Quavo out here going back and forth with a singer that turned to a junkie?” Elsewhere in the verse, he calls Chris Brown a “Crackhead Michael Jackson.” Pretty self-explanatory.

Street Ties

Though Chris Brown emerged as a child star, the latter half of his career found him assuming a more bad boy image. This largely relates to Brown’s alleged ties to the Pirus. During the intro, Quavo brings up the reports that home invaders held Chris Brown’s aunt at gunpoint. However, he suggests that the robbery was the result of Chris failing to pay his debts. “N***as ran in your house, tied up your aunt ’cause you ain’t pay,” he raps.

Furthermore, Quavo, specifically, calls out Breezy for putting on a tough guy image. Once again, he questions Breezy’s authenticity. “N***a, you ain’t been in the trenches/ We stomping the yard, you know how that ended,” he raps, referencing Breezy’s character in the film, Stomp The Yard, who dies relatively early. “Want smoke with me? OHB mean fighting over hoes and bitches (OHB),” he adds, flipping the name of Chris Brown’s crew Original Hood Bosses.

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Drake’s Response Ties The Score: What Comes Next In The 20 Vs. 1?

April 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The numbers game could only work among a certain crowd of rappers, specifically those who rely on popularity to disguise their wealth or lack thereof. However, when it comes to the core of rap’s competitive side, the underdog never has as much to lose in the first place. But there’s an equal battleground between Drake and Kendrick Lamar who’ve both achieved great commercial success while asserting their dominance in the field for a decade-plus. Sure, for Drake, it’s more of an anomaly when he decides to really rap his ass off but as Complex’s Jordan Rose once pointed out, the Canadian star needs formidable opponents for his bars to stick. Fortunately, the tentatively titled “Push Ups (Drop & Give Me 50)” sounds exactly like the “old Drake” we’ve longed for.

What first began surfacing as a speculative “AI response” was later confirmed to be a reference track by Akademiks. It was muddied, and distorted and the production sounded flat. But its rawness added a sense of urgency and nostalgia for those who recall digging for music in the prehistoric days before streaming services and social media’s accessibility. The supposed official version landed on Akademiks’ desk before circulating through the DJ circuit on Saturday. Fans unpacked the lyrics – some more nuanced than others – before deliberating the winner of round one.

In terms of the main card event between Drake and Kendrick, “Push Ups” tied things up. “Like That” undoubtedly packed enough punch to ripple across the airwaves for weeks and affirm its position at #1 for a third week in a row now. The fact that a diss track toward Drake debuted at the top spot must have struck a nerve with Billboard’s Artist of the Decade recipient. It proved that he couldn’t just craft a hit song to win this beef nor would the court of public opinion simply lean in his favor with the help of some memeworthy responses. The stakes were high and the Boy needed to roll up his sleeves. Unlike J. Cole’s “7 Minute Drill,” Drake knew that he couldn’t just deliver a one-size-fits-all diss track to put his detractors on notice. If calling Kendrick short began weighing on J. Cole’s soul so heavily, imagine how the escalation of this feud would’ve made him feel in the long run. That said, “Push Ups” was a measured response to feed into a beef of this magnitude.

So, years after “The Story Of Adidon” cemented itself in the pantheon of hip-hop diss records, it became clear that it would take much more than lyrical warfare to take Drake down. Unfortunately, when ranking Drake’s current list of opponents, only a few of them have the potential to cause damage. Kendrick, of course, became target numero uno on “Push Ups,” though Drake admittedly kept his response PG. He pointed out their comparative feature streaks; Kendrick having worked alongside Maroon 5 and Taylor Swift at the early stages of his career in an attempt for more commercial success that, in some sense, slightly dilutes an otherwise flawless catalog. The short jokes, though expected, were hilarious. The possible mention of Kendrick’s wife (“I be with some bodyguards like Whitney”) might warrant a response akin to Pusha’s (the Clipse rapper stated that this was what triggered his infamous response to “Duppy Freestyle) but perhaps the most shocking aspect of the feud surrounded Kendrick and Top Dawg’s relationship and the allusion to publishing splits. Many have speculated that there had been a strain between TDE’s flagship artist and its founder over the years, causing Kendrick and Dave Free to launch pgLang, but for Drake to suggest that it may have been a result of bad business sheds an interesting light on the overarching narrative surrounding the California-based label, in which some have believed they’ve been holding back their artists from releasing music. The fact that SZA even got a shout-out on the record might indicate something is brewing behind the scenes at TDE that we might only find out about down the line. Still, these aspects of “Push Ups,” paired with “They make excuses for you ’cause they hate to see me lit,” feel mildly contradictory, considering that similar claims could be leveled against him in both the speculations surrounding his contractual obligations to Cash Money and the fact that his rabid fanbase has been jumping through hoops and moving the goal post over the past few weeks to defend his spot.

But beyond the speculation of Drake’s claims towards his main target, “Push Ups” sufficiently mentioned every one of his foes who have aligned themselves with Future and Metro Boomin, safe for ASAP Rocky. Though the former faces Drake’s wrath within the first bars of the song, it’s Metro Boomin who will now be the victim of Drizzy’s infectious songwriting. As the producer urged everyone to “pick a side” in the past few months, Drake shuts him down immediately with one bar: “Metro, shut yo hoe ass up and make some drums.” It’s unclear why a producer who has never released a song as a rapper decided to pick up a rap feud but Drake’s energy toward Metro was on par with the petty Twitter/X jabs.

While the issues with Rick Ross ultimately surround French Montana (though it might be a little bit more deep-rooted, considering Tia Kemp previously detailed animosity between Ross and Drake), it’s the tension between Drake and The Weeknd’s XO camp that could be the centerpiece of this feud. The Weeknd’s co-managers, Salxco founder Wassim Slaiby and XO co-founder Amir “Cash” Esmailian, have reportedly been at odds with Drake since the After Hours singer turned down a deal with OVO. However, Drake’s shot at his fellow Torontonian paints a broader picture of the feud that potentially traces back to Slaiby and Esmailian.

“Claim the 6ix, and you boys ain’t even come from it/ And when you boys got rich, you had to run from it,” Drake raps before he accuses Cash of “spendin’ Abel’s bread, out here trickin’” on rappers such as Future. If you didn’t know, Slaiby and Esmailian got their start in Ottawa, ON where they established CP – the label that initially propelled the careers of Belly and Massari. The two later relocated to Toronto where they met The Weeknd and built an empire rooted in the local scene. Unlike OVO, which has spent the better part of the 2010s developing Toronto talent, Salxco has garnered a wide roster of artists outside of Canada including Metro Boomin. Meanwhile, Cash’s alliance with Future became more noticeable in recent years. After Drake’s song dropped, Cash shared a photo of himself with Future on Instagram in what seemed to be a reaction. It appears that The Weeknd and Metro Boomin inherited a feud that has little to do with them in the grand scheme of things. They might have personal vendettas against Drake but it’s the ones that Metro and The Weeknd answer to in the metaphorical food chain who seemingly share some responsibility in the fallout.

In the immediate aftermath of the song’s leak, the showdown that we’re all waiting on is Drake vs. Kendrick. As of now, the ball is in Kendrick’s court. While Metro Boomin and Future will likely continue to leverage this feud to push the sales behind their second studio album, We Still Don’t Trust You, the two rappers, along with The Weeknd, do not have the credentials to engage in a rap beef. As for Rick Ross, his feud with Drake will likely be forgotten by the end of the week. “Champagne Moments” largely relied on salacious rumors to rattle the Internet. The online taunts, though entertaining, won’t be enough to keep up the momentum, especially as the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar heats up. Everyone else inserting themselves into this situation will fade into background noise.

Ultimately, “Push Ups” is an adequate response for the moment but surely, it doesn’t have enough “bark with the bite,” as Drake stated, to make Kendrick Lamar stand down in any capacity. Though a snippet of a rumored response track to “Push Ups” surfaced this morning, which Daylyt (along with other sources) stated was AI, the brief preview sounded underwhelming compared to the bomb Drake dropped on “Push Ups.” Sure, the snippet addressed the J Cole situation as suitably as Drake did. However, Drizzy isn’t J. Cole – he’s a whole other beast in this particular realm. After all, Drake told everyone they needed to cut his head off if they wanted the crown.

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Latto “Sunday Service”: Breaking Down The References

February 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Latto’s latest single “Sunday Service” has a lot involved with it. Mainly, audiences viewed it as her response track to Ice Spice’s “Think U The Sh*t (Fart).” The two artists have been throwing shade at each other in a variety of ways for the past few months. Listeners have mostly been drawing their own conclusions about what triggered this feud, especially since it appeared to bubble from nowhere. However, on the day the music video dropped, Latto cleared the air on Instagram Live, claiming the song was not a diss. Still, many feel as though this supposed beef is worth tuning into if the ladies keep it in the booth.

In 2024, virality is the name of the game when it comes to promotion and both artists took advantage of this in different ways. Ice Spice’s initial meme-based promo, unfortunately, only brought more scrutiny to her career. However, it’s clear that the song still has 2024 in a chokehold, thanks to platforms like TikTok. Meanwhile, Latto’s already had listeners in high anticipation from what many thought was the cover art alone. It featured her in a room with pictures from other women in the rap game from all generations, including a few ladies whom she supposedly has issues with. However, their eyes had black bars over them and Latto’s did too.

Latto Channels H.E.R

When an artist pays homage to another artist, audiences see it as a sign of respect. Latto’s “Sunday Service” music video has references to other artists and the media world overall. The hook of Latto’s “Sunday Service” features the lines “I don’t sing R&B but, b*tch, I’m really her” in a creative reference to the R&B singer H.E.R. In the music video, there’s a scene where Latto’s hair is styled like hers and she’s also sporting some circular shades. This is H.E.R’s signature look, especially with the sunglasses that she once wore to conceal her identity and make people focus on her music. Now, the shades have become a part of her identity. Latto’s homage shows that she has love for artists that aren’t in her genre of music but she admires them still. This quick but effective visual reference helped enhance the creativity of Latto’s lyrics.

Latto Channels Missy Elliott

One of the most prominent artists Latto references in her music video for “Sunday Service” is Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes. In one scene, she wears a yellow leather jacket while holding a flip phone. Many artists in the early 2000s wore jackets like this from a brand called Avirex. During this moment, she raps to a fisheye camera lens, a perspective viewers have seen many times in videos from those iconic rappers. Longtime fans know this is a tried-and-true technique from director Hype Williams. He used this effect in several of his music videos, including Missy Elliott’s classic “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly).”

During the fisheye lens scene, Latto was in front of an obvious green screen. This choice doubled down on the nostalgic aspects. Many videos from that era look dated in comparison to today’s technology but it shows how far we have come. Viewers also noticed that Latto’s name and the name of the song were in the bottom left corner of the screen during this scene. This was common for music videos throughout the early 2000s, especially ones that played on music video countdown shows.

Latto References Belly

Latto also paid homage to the iconic opening scene from the Hype Williams directed film Belly. The deep rich blue lighting and glowing eyes are unmistakable. Latto recreates the exact look in her music video and even replicates the slow-motion camera movement. Multiple artists have referenced this scene across the years since the film’s release in 1998. Hype Williams is an all-time legend in directing music videos. It’s a full-circle moment for his star-studded film to be referenced in music videos too. Once again, Latto has referenced the greats that paved the way for her.

Latto Stands Out

Listeners have praised Latto’s “Sunday Service” for its bars and music video. In terms of her beef with Ice Spice, they have concluded this track was miles above the one from the “Deli” rapper. Latto and her team seem committed to showcasing her at the highest level possible and the intentionality with the promo and music video for this track are a testament to that. Knowing where you come from is the only way to know where you’re going and the homage that was shown in this video shows that Latto fully understands that.

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Eazy-E “It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa” Turns 30: A Response To “The Chronic”

October 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In 1993, Eazy-E dropped what is arguably one of Hip Hop’s most notable EPs. After all, it’s not very often artists release an entire project dissing another artist. The EP was a ballsy move from Eazy-E, who had major beef with Dr. Dre. Without a doubt, the project marks one of the most iconic diss moments in Hip Hop history. It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa turned 30 this year. Even after all that time, the project still commands much respect and reverence. It most likely always will, as it was truly a moment to remember in Hip Hop history.

Setting The Stage

Eazy-E and Dr. Dre were embroiled in a highly publicized and bitter feud at the time of the EP’s release. The beef between the two rappers escalated after Dr. Dre left N.W.A. and Ruthless Records over financial disagreements. Subsequently, Dr. Dre founded Death Row Records with Suge Knight, the D.O.C., and Duck Griffey. Consequently, the tension surrounding Dre’s departure led to a series of diss tracks from both parties. Notably, Eazy-E released It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa on October 19, 1993, as a response to Dr. Dre’s album iconic, The Chronic.

Eazy-E and Dr. Dre Fire With Words

On Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, the MC takes straightforward shots at Eazy-E. On “F**k Wit Dre Day,” he even employed the assistance of his friend, Snoop Dogg. Evidently, Eazy-E didn’t take it lying down. It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa was the late MC’s way of defending his reputation and asserting his dominance in the West Coast rap scene. The EP contained explicit and confrontational lyrics aimed at Snoop Dogg, Death Row Records, and especially Dr. Dre.

In fact, only three songs of the 8-track EP are free of any lyrical jabs against Dr. Dre. These three songs are “Any Last Werdz,” which was released as a single, “Gimmie That Nutt,” and a G-Mix of the Ice Cube-penned “Boyz N tha Hood.” Eazy-E used this EP to express his anger at Dr. Dre, as well as his frustration and defiance. After he dropped “Real Muthaphuckkin G’s” as a single, not many people expected an entire project dedicated to Dre to follow. It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa is widely regarded as one of the most badass responses to a diss in rap’s history.

Contributors On It’s On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa

Between the producers and featured artists on the EP, it took a small village to put it all together. The entire EP was produced by Rhythm D, DJ Yella, Cold 187um, Dr. Jam, Madness 4 Real, and Eazy-E. Furthermore, the guest appearances include B.G. Knocc Out and Dresta on “Real Muthaphuckkin G’s,” Cold 187um and Kokane on “Any Last Werdz,” and Dirty Red, who features on “Down 2 tha Last Roach” alongside B.G. Knocc Out.

In addition, the EP heavily employs the use of samples. In detail, only the first track, “Exxtra Special Thankz,” is rid of samples. Every other song on the project contains selections from one or more songs, mainly by Eazy-E or N.W.A. Notably, the track “It’s On” contains a sample from Dr. Dre’s diss track “F**k Wit Dre Day.” Consequently, one could say Dr. Dre contributed to the making and success of this diss project by Eazy-E.

Easy-E’s Diss Project, A Cultural Artifact

Over the last 30 years, the legacy of It’s On has steadily grown stronger. It was Eazy-E’s last project in his lifetime and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard charts. Although other works have been released posthumously, none of them compare to the impact this one has had. Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its release, the EP is now considered historically significant to Hip Hop. Fans are almost grateful for the beef between Dr. Dre and Eazy-E because of the classic projects their feud birthed. Sadly, Eazy-E passed away in 1995, but this EP is one of the ways through which his name will live on forever.

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Real Boston Richey Responds To Rowdy Rebel Saying Future Cut Him Off

September 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Real Boston Richey is taking matters into his own hands and shutting down any rumors. On Wednesday, Sept. 27, the Miami rapper appeared on From The Block, a platform known for its freestyle sessions, for a freestyle and attempted to set the record straight. The Miami-based rapper took the opportunity to address the allegations head-on via freestyle. “N***as can’t turn off Boston Richey,” he started. “Imma say that sh** again, n***as ain’t cut off Boston Richey. Whatever n**ga swing through this b**ch fast, they gon’ get it.” Boston Richey appearing on the platform is his way of taking control of the narrative and putting an end to the swirling rumors surrounding him.

Richey’s words came in response to Rowdy Rebel who had previously tried to diss him. Rebel was on the same platform just a couple weeks ago saying that Future cut off the young rapper. “N***as moving like they tellin,’ they movin’ iffy, I cut ’em off like Future did to Boston Richey.” The controversy surrounding Boston Richey stems from a viral incident that occurred in January. A vlogger named 1090 Jake had uploaded documents indicating that Richey had cooperated with law enforcement (or snitched) in two separate cases. One involving a murder case when Richey was just 19 years old and the other being a Grand Theft Auto incident in 2013.

Richey Is Setting The Record Straight

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While Richey’s co-defendant in the Grand Theft Auto case denied that he was a snitch in an interview with Say Cheese!, the situation took a more damaging turn for Richey when 1090 Jake shared a video online. The video allegedly showed Richey providing information to the police. In the video, Richey is seen identifying various individuals connected to the case and mentioning an “alleged shooter” while also naming gang members.

With the ongoing controversy and conflicting narratives, Boston Richey is determined to set the record straight and assert his position. His recent freestyle serves as a testament to his commitment to maintaining his place in the rap world. And dispelling any doubts or speculations about his authenticity. In other news, Boston Richey is coming off a recent release for his latest sophomore effort Welcome To Bubba Land. Unlike his debut project, Public Housing, which saw features from Future, Moneybagg Yo, Kodak Black, and Lil Durk, his second release was a solo effort and notably had no features.

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