New York rap veteran Fat Joe is stirring things up for hip-hop fans. The hip-hop star received some backlash after a controversial comment he made recently, calling the We The Best CEO DJ Khaled the Quincy Jones of hip-hop. Fat Joe Compares DJ Khaled to Quincy Jones During an episode of N.O.R.E.‘s podcast “Drink Champs,” […]
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For just about as long as DJ Khaled has been one of the foremost figures in hip-hop and pop culture, he’s had his detractors — from critics who wonder what exactly he does to outright haters who don’t believe he actually contributes anything to the ever-expanding discography of high-profile collaborations he’s been curating all along. However, one of his most frequent collaborators, Fat Joe, became a staunch defender during a recent appearance on NORE’s Drink Champs podcast, shutting down who he calls “backseat drivers” and praising his friend with a surprising comparison.
“People take away the greatness from Khaled and they say, ‘Well he just gets a bunch of big-time rappers and puts them on the same song,’” Joe reasoned. “There’s a million DJs and producers that try that, and those ain’t hit records. And it’s been a long time since we heard Nas and Jay-Z on what to me sounds like a smash hit — that can play on the radio, [and is] streaming incredibly. So DJ Khaled really is the Quincy Jones of hip-hop right now.”
Elaborating further in the comments once the episode teaser hit Instagram, Joe addressed those outspoken nitpickers. “All these back seat drivers [and] Monday morning quarterbacks always got an opinion but can’t do it themselves. Sh*t [is] crazy to me. The term ‘Quincy jones of this time’ was used in reference to the work Khaled has put in: Years and years of hits. Obviously, there’s only one Quincy but f*ck it. Tune in tonight EXPLOSIVE lol.” He also posted his own video to Instagram addressing the controversy saying, “There’s a million guys putting a bunch of rappers together… Khaled puts out No. 1 albums, No. 1 hits, the album is incredible for me. Give the man his credit.”
It’s clear that Khaled has a few supporters in his corner ready to defend him, but for now, he’s letting the singles — which include the aforementioned “Sorry Not Sorry,” “Let It Go,” “We Going Crazy,” and more — do the talking, streaming his way to another No.1 debut.
We The Best CEO DJ Khaled is honoring hip-hop legend JAY-Z today for an incredible achievement. Khaled dedicated a post to Hova through Instagram, congratulating him on his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. DJ Khaled Congrats Jay-Z for Hall of Fame Induction The Palestinian musician included photos of JAY-Z in his post, including […]
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We The Best CEO DJ Khaled is pulling for love and peace to reign supreme. The hip-hop hitmaker has come forward to share heartfelt words following violence and protests taking place in Palestine. DJ Khaled Sends Prayers The Miami hitmaker went to his Instagram page to share an emotional post to the world. Specifically, the […]
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Platinum-selling rap icons Diddy and Nas are giving big props to a fellow hip-hop mogul. The Bad Boy Records CEO and God’s Son showcased DJ Khaled’s success through social media by posting about his latest album Khaled Khaled topping the Billboard chart. Diddy Celebrates DJ Khaled’s No. 1 Album Diddy shared the announcement by Billboard […]
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Part of what makes DJ Khaled’s over-the-top motivational speaker schtick so amusing is he’s not afraid to poke fun at himself — he’s in on the joke. That holds true in the new video for “Let It Go” from his recently released album Khaled Khaled. Recruiting 21 Savage and Justin Bieber for a tongue-in-cheek clip that finds the trio fighting alligators and creating a whole new meaning for the term “golf club,” Khaled shows off his sense of humor while promoting everything from his latest project to the Chime financial app and Raising Canes restaurants.
The video’s narrative begins with a simple premise: Khaled and his billionaire buddies hitting the links at Khaled’s own golf course for a friendly round of big-money golf with Bieber playing Khaled’s trusty caddy. When one of Khaled’s playing partners challenges Justin to tee off, Khaled ends up boasting about his ability to find and develop talent when Bieber sinks a hole in one from what looks like 100 yards. Next, the young phenom squares up with 21 Savage, showing off a variety of trick shots before Khaled has to save the day by wrestling an alligator.
The trio then cruises the course in Lamborghini golf carts and has a dance party near the scoreboard. It’s all very silly and fun and exactly what you’d expect from Khaled’s latest joyful rollout, which has included dragons and pirate treasure, post-apocalyptic cityscapes, and a neon-lit casino.
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We The Best CEO DJ Khaled‘s “Let It Go” is much more than a dope visual. The must-see music video turns an ordinary golf course into the ultimate turn up session with 21 Savage and Justin Bieber leading the way. 21 Savage + Justin Bieber Turn Up After some initial teasing, Khaled hit the green […]
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We The Best boss DJ Khaled is looking down at the competition. The hip-hop producer’s Khaled Khaled album has toppled its competition debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. DJ Khaled Gets Emotional Over Going No. 1 The Miami hitmaker has unloaded non-stop celebration posts across his Instagram page. Khaled geeked out […]
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Despite having 12 albums to his name, DJ Khaled hasn’t spent too much time atop the album charts. His first No. 1 was 2016’s Major Key, which came a decade after his debut Listen… The Album. Khaled earned his second chart-topper a year later with Grateful. He came up short in 2019 with Father Of Ashad, whose release was infamously bungled. This time around, Khaled has nothing to worry about, as Khaled Khaled debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.
The album debuted with a total of 93,000 units in its first week, a number comprised of 76,000 streaming equivalent album units and 14,000 pure album sales. Despite it topping the charts, the first-week total is the lowest amount for Khaled since his 2015 album, I Changed A Lot, which debuted with only 25,000 equivalent album units.
Looking further down the chart, the next four positions are occupied by former No. 1 albums. Moneybagg Yo’s first chart-topping album, A Gangsta’s Pain, clocks in at No. 2, while Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album holds still at No. 3. Justin Bieber’s Justice takes a step upward from No. 4 while Young Thug and YSL’s Slime Language 2 slipped down to No. 5
Young Thug is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
