Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre discussed the impact of Kendrick Lamar’s viral diss track, “Not Like Us,” while taping a live episode of Drink Champs at ComplexCon over the weekend. In doing so, they argued that the song unified the West Coast and it’s much more important to focus on that than the feud between Lamar and Drake.
“It unified the West,” Snoop began. “So, it may have been disrespectful, but it’s hip-hop, so it’s part of hip-hop. I chose no sides because I have no individual cause with that. That’s a grown man going against a grown man, but what it did do is unite the West and make everybody out here start looking at each other like how much love we got for each other. It was a Blood war where the Bloods had a peace treaty. You had certain Crip gangs that came together and became real friends as opposed to being enemies. So, that record did a lot for us on the West as far as unite so we should speak on that.”
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19: Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre perform onstage during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for pgLang, Amazon Music, & Free Lunch)
As for Dr. Dre, his stance on the song is unsurprising considering he joined Kendrick Lamar on stage at The Pop Out in Los Angeles, earlier this year. Lamar dropped the song amid a fiery feud with Drake, which saw both artists share several diss tracks aimed at one another.
During his recent appearance on Drink Champs, DaBaby was asked to pick between Megan Thee Stallion, and ultimately decided on both. The rapper explained that despite his past issues with Meg, he’d be open to working with her in the future, and thinks her “HOW I LOOK” collaborator might be the perfect addition.
“I got love for Meg,” he said at the time. “Me and Meg did some dope sh*t together. And it’s good to see her rise amongst the obstacles. I’m manifesting a song with Glo and Meg together and Baby. I think that’s the way me and Meg should pop back out. Because I feel like ain’t none of these n****s — and no disrespect — that y’all are making music with can really embody that.”
Considering his rocky past with Meg, his answer took some viewers by surprise. According to him, however, he was simply trying to avoid any drama that would have come out of him ranking one femcee above the other. “I understand your perspective but honestly I just wanted to avoid putting one of the ladies above the other and give love & respect to both of em. I know the drama n sh*t more entertaining, but I done learned that if ima say anything ima make sure it’s sumn positive. Don’t overthink it world,” he explained in a Tweet.
In another Tweet, DaBaby described how he’s no longer interested in any sort of controversy. “Them days of baiting me into the bullsh*t OVER WIT,” he said. “I ain’t got nothing for ya but good music and entertainment. controversy & violence done cost me enough.” What do you think of DaBaby’s decision not to pick between Megan Thee Stallion during his recent Drink Champs interview? What about his lengthy Tweet about it? Do you agree with him or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
It’s no secret that Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby have made some great music together. Unfortunately, however, it’s unclear whether or not they ever will again. Back in 2022, he unveiled his album Baby On Baby 2, and threw some serious shade on “BOOGEYMAN.” Essentially, he alleged that he slept with Meg right before she was shot by Tory Lanez.
“The day before she said that Tory Lanez shot her, I was f*ckin’ on Megan Thee Stallion,” he raps. “Waited to say that sh*t on my next album/ Hit it the day before too.” He was also previously called out by Meg for retweeting a joke about the shooting. Now, DaBaby seems interested in teaming up with her again despite this, as he thinks that none of her other collaborations live up to what they’ve created in the past.
DaBaby Wants To Team Up With Megan Thee Stallion & GloRilla
“I got love for Meg,” he explained during his recent appearance on Drink Champs. “Me and Meg did some dope sh*t together. And it’s good to see her rise amongst the obstacles. I’m manifesting a song with Glo and Meg together and Baby. I think that’s the way me and Meg should pop back out. Because I feel like ain’t none of these n****s — and no disrespect — that y’all are making music with can really embody that.” DaBaby went on to add that he has nothing bad to say about Meg or any other Black women in the industry.
“Come home, baby,” he said. “You ain’t gotta be making all that l*me sh*t with none of these other n****s. We can come get it in. Or, you know, we can not… Shout out to Meg and any other female out here doing their thing. I don’t got nothing bad to say about no Black woman doing their muthaf*ckin thing man. I ain’t tripping, it’s hard enough out here.” What do you think of DaBaby claiming that he wants to collaborate with Megan Thee Stallion again despite previously trying to embarrass her? Do you think she should consider it or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Buju Banton was not playing around. The legendary dancehall artists went on Drink Champs and made it very clear he wanted smoke. Not with a single peer, mind you, but entire genres. Banton called out artists who work in the afrobeats and reggaeton genres for not putting more respect on the name of reggae. He also took afrobeats artists to task for their lyrical content. Banton went as far as to say that the genre lacks the inspirational qualities that make reggae so important to him.
“Listen, a lot of culture vultures out there,” Banton told the Drink Champs hosts. “We have sat and we have watched reggaeton taking reggae music. You have f*cked with our music so hard and stolen our culture.” Banton demanded that the artists who profit from these genres pay more respect to the genres that influenced them. “You don’t give us no respect, and you still expect us to kowtow and act like we take something from you,” he added. “This is the King’s music. Your music hall come and go, because it has nothing to do with soul; it has nothing to do with building energy.”
Buju Banton Was Criticized For His Take On Social Media
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Buju Banton proceeded to take afrobeats to task for not addressing important social issues. “Which of these afrobeats songs can I relate to for a peace of mind,” he asked. “To tell me that I’m in the struggle, and we are gonna be better in the struggle. And even though it’s hard, we’re gonna overcome? Tell me.” N.O.R.E. did not have a response for the dancehall artist, but the internet certainly did. Twitter swarmed the clip of Banton criticizing other genres and labeled him out of touch. Some users even named songs that showcase the lyrical depth that Banton claimed was nonexistent.
Interestingly enough, Buju Banton doesn’t have a problem with hip-hop. He recalled hearing it for the first time as a teenager, and instantly becoming a fan. “We got exposed to hip hop,” he noted. “We were listening to Slick Rick [and] Doug E. Fresh’s ‘The Show’… hip hop has always been influential.” Banton added that he was further endeared to the genre when he learned about its originator, DJ Kool Herc. “I realized that Kool Herc was a DJ, a Jamaican, who made the fusion more palatable,” he noted. “I said, ‘OK, then it makes sense.’ So, we embrace it.”
Kanye West is someone who has never been afraid of making some bold accusations. Furthermore, he has no fear when talking about the music industry at large. Although these comments have gotten him into trouble, he continues to speak his mind. In fact, one person that he has taken aim at in the past, is none other than Diddy. In a text message thread, he called the music mogul a “Fed.” Moreover, he had some choice words for Diddy while appearing on Drink Champs a couple of years back.
On Friday, footage of Diddy allegedly assaulting Cassie at a hotel in 2016 was obtained by CNN. This video was published on the network and it subsequently went viral on social media. Overall, there has been a massive outcry and for good reason. Having said that, Kanye’s previous takes on Diddy are resurfacing online. For instance, you can check out the clip below, which showcases West going off on Diddy during a Drink Champs appearance.
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In this clip, Ye calls Diddy a “fed,” yet again. Furthermore, he even goes off on Meek Mill and Diddy for being “fake tough.” It was a scathing rant and speaks to the anger that Kanye had with the industry at the time. Even now, Ye finds himself as an anti-establishment figure. The last time we really heard a rant from him was last year on the night that Vultures 1 was supposed to drop. Either way, it remains clear that Ye has an axe to grind with some of music’s most powerful figures.
Let us know what you think of these old comments from Kanye West, in the comments section down below. What do you make the of the recent situation between Diddy and Cassie? What do you think is going to happen next in all of this? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.
Eric Adams will be the next guest on N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s popular podcast, Drink Champs. During a preview of the interview, the Mayor of New York discusses Rikers Island, political corruption, affordable housing, and more. Fans aren’t thrilled about him appearing on the show during a time of substantial political unrest in New York City.
“I really want to understand his endgame. There are so many ways to access celebrity. Why use the mayoral seat for this? How does this serve NYC?” one fan on Twitter asked. Another wrote: “It’s going to be one of the most vile interviews I’ve ever seen. Mayor Eric Adams is not a good human being cause of his bad cop mentality. Definitely not for Black folks!” Others came to N.O.R.E. and EFN’s defense in the situation. “I know yall New Yorkers dislike this mayor but this is a major accomplishment for NORE & Drink Champs. #1 Hip Hop podcast,” one user posted.
Eric Adams Arrives At Donald Trump’s Trial In N.Y.C.
New York Mayor Eric Adams appears outside Manhattan Criminal Court for the second day of the trial of former US President Donald Trump for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs in New York on April 16, 2024. Donald Trump said April 15, 2024, that he has a “real problem” with the judge handling his New York criminal case — and that he should be on the campaign trail instead of in court. “We’re not going to be given a fair trial,” Trump told reporters outside the Manhattan courtroom after jury selection ended for the day in his “hush money” trial, one of four separate criminal cases he faces. (Photo by Kena Betancur / AFP) (Photo by KENA BETANCUR/AFP via Getty Images)
Adams’ appearance on Drink Champs follows a heated interview on The Breakfast Club, last month, during which New York City lawyer Olayemi Olurin pressed him for being a “fearmonger” on crime. She also accused him of “sensationalizing” the recent death of NYPD cop Jonathan Diller. He pushed back against both arguments.
Adams’ appearance on Drink Champs will be dropping on RevoltTV on Thursday. It will be available to everyone online the following Saturday. Be on the lookout for further updates on Eric Adams and Drink Champs on HotNewHipHop.
It’s impossible to tell the story of Roc-A-Fella Records without Memphis Bleek. He was a crucial piece of the label’s puzzle, and he rubbed shoulders with some of the greatest rappers of all time. This pedigree makes him the perfect person to launch a Roc-A-Fella themed podcast, which is why he’s linking up with the Drink Champs network to run Roc Solid. The new series will see Bleek recount the label’s rise and fall alongside notable guests.
Bleek posted a teaser for Roc Solid on Instagram, and the guest list is wild. Young Guru, Young Chris, and Freeway are some of the rappers who have already recorded episodes, and each have notable ties to the eponymous label. Ja Rule and N.O.R.E. also appear in the teaser, despite the fact that neither artist was signed to the Roc. The former collaborated with several Roc artists during his peak, however, and the latter is a staple of NYC hip-hop. N.O.R.E. is also the co-host of the aforementioned Drink Champs.
Hip-hop fans will be equally intrigued by the artists who don’t show up. Memphis Bleek debates whether to invite Roc-A-Fella co-founder Dame Dash during the teaser, given their tense relationship. Bleek also weighs the pros and cons of staging a full on Roc-A-Fella reunion, which would include Dash and Jay-Z. The “Dear Summer” rapper has no problem recounting the issues that led to the label folding, as proven by his recent appearance on Drink Champs. He answered all of N.O.R.E.’s questions about the fallout and then some.
For example, Bleek claimed that Dame Dash almost dropped him from the label in 2003. The rapper said Dash and Jay-Z were at odds about the future, and his aggression rubbed Dash the wrong way. “[Dame] looked at me and said, ‘You always going against everything I say’,” Bleek recalled. “If you don’t wanna be with Roc-A-Fella, I’ll give you your walking papers’.” It’s safe to assume these are the kinds of juicy stories the rapper will be sharing on Roc Solid. A release date for the podcast hasn’t been announced.
Everyone is talking about Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole right now, including Stephen A. Smith. Perhaps sports media’s biggest personality, the First Take icon has been chiming in and getting involved in this big three conversation ever since “Like That” dropped. He did a segment for it on his self-titled talk show where he expressed his excitement for the competition, as long as it does not result in violence. Now, Stephen A. is back with some more commentary on it, explaining why he is taking Drake over Kendrick.
He gave his patented “soliloquy” on the topic during his guest appearance on the hit podcast Drink Champs, according to Hollywood Unlocked. Overall, it is a pretty solid argument from Stephen A., with the main point being that Drake is always able to keep chugging. “I’m going to go with Drake because even though everybody knows Kendrick Lamar and how gifted he is you got too many people periodically trying to come at Drake and he’s always standing,” he says. “Like mainstream, globally he’s one of those dudes.”
Smith continues, “It could be the look, it could be how he communicates. It could be his flavor it could be anything, but Drake damn near seems impenetrable… I don’t hear too many people coming at Kendrick Lamar but everybody is always trying to come at Drake and obviously I can relate to that.” Some fans disagreed, saying that Drake gets targeted a lot because he is any easy target. Consequently, Kendrick is more impenetrable because hardly anyone steps to him. We saw how that worked out for J. Cole as of late, even though it was commendable.
What are your thoughts on Stephen A. taking Drake over Kendrick Lamar in a Drink Champs debate? Do you see the vision with his reasoning for taking him, why or why not? If Drake responds to Kendrick, how do you think that will end up? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Stephen A. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the worlds of music and sports.
ScHoolboy Q and A$AP Rocky are one of the most beloved unofficial rap duos of the 2010s. As incredibly skilled MCs in both their camps, and with a lot of woozy crossover when it comes to their appeal, they have absolute classics in the vault like “Brand New Guy,” “Electric Body,” and “PMW (All I Really Need).” As such, this is one of the many match-ups that fans have dreamed about over the years when it comes to a collaborative album. But with the TDE MC’s recent appearance on Drink Champs, we not only got confirmation that they wanted this team-up too, but that they just couldn’t make it work at the time.
“You and ASAP Rocky was gonna do an album together?” N.O.R.E. asked ScHoolboy Q on the program. “Yeah, we talked about it,” the BLUE LIPS spitter answered. “But… I mean, we both… like I said, me and him just ghost each other so much, bro. Yeah, yeah, like, you know what I mean? I’ll be looking for him, I can’t find him, he’ll be looking for me. Yeah, he’ll call, I’ll see it, I’ll be like, ‘Bruh, I’ll call you tomorrow.’
“Then it just… He gotRihanna, bruh, so sometime, I gotta get him back,” ScHoolboy Q continued. “‘Alright, you ghosted me for a week, I’m gonna have to ghost you for a week.’ You gotta wait a week now to -– Nah, nah, but nah, that’s my boy. I was just at his house looking at the new art he’s making and coming up with. He cold, he cold, he cold.
“You know, he’s always doing clothes, videos, and you know, music,” he concluded. “So he was just letting me see all the art he was working on, pretty much.” “That’s an L couple, creatively,” DJ EFN joked. “Yeah, that’s different, that’s different,” Q laughed. For more news and the latest updates on ScHoolboy Q and ASAP Rocky, come back to HNHH.
Danny Brown’s recent Drink Champs interview was definitely one for the books. The Detroit native joined hosts N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN to discuss several topics, from sobriety to meeting Nas and his thoughts on the current state of hip-hop, among others. However, the 2-hour interview had some important moments worth highlighting. Here are some of the biggest takeaways from Danny Brown’s time on Drink Champs.
A major takeaway from Danny Brown’s Drink Champs interview was his sober announcement. He revealed that he has remained abstinent from drugs and alcohol for a year. When he was asked about his decision to get sober, he bluntly stated: “I was just fucking up.” N.O.R.E and DJ EFN then inquired about how he manages to have fun now without the drugs. “I don’t. But I’m 42 years old,” Danny responded. “The fun got to be done or you gon’ die. My fun was deadly. I was like a living skydiver. You can’t keep jumping out the plane every day.”
Later on in the conversation, the trio discussed the common belief that people are more creative when under the influence. However, Danny disagreed, using himself as an example. “Now that I’m sober, I realized that shit is just in me,” he said. “If anything, the drugs and alcohol was fucking me up more. It was taking me more out of who I was. But I’ve always been a funny motherfucker or just being able to fucking rap.”
The Evolution Of Rap Through Danny Brown’s Eyes
PHOENIX, AZ – OCTOBER 22: Rapper Danny Brown performs at the Lost Lake Music Festival on October 22, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)
Danny Brown has spent over two decades in the rap game. As a result, he has witnessed the evolution of the genre firsthand. He spoke candidly about his sentiments regarding the current state of rap. “I just wish it was more emphasis on creativity than anything else,” he said. “Because right now, it’s just copy and paste. You see some shit work, and you’re like, ‘Alright, I’m doing that shit too.’ And then it works! It needs to be more gatekeeping around this motherfucker, if anything.”
Although his commentary may have kicked off in a critical way, he later acknowledged the time and effort it takes to create music. He also spoke about how much easier it is to make your way into the rap genre nowadays. “I do like the fact- I’m not saying it’s easy- but you can make some shit and the people fuck with it, you’re on,” he said. “You ain’t gotta go through all of these pipelines and shit, how it used to be before. So, I do like that part of it.”
BARCELONA, SPAIN – MAY 30: Danny Brown performs in concert during Primavera Sound Festival on May 30, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Xavi Torrent/WireImage)
Later in the discussion Drink Champs host N.O.R.E. expressed the idea that Danny Brown, who has dedicated his life to making music, embodied the essence of 1990s rap. Concurring with the sentiment, Danny elaborated on his own experience. He noted that while he was rapping during that era, he only found success after adjusting his approach. “I didn’t really get no traction like that until I was 30,” he said. “But I would admit that in my 20s, it was more so just rapping to try and get a record deal. I still didn’t find myself yet. It didn’t start working for me until I stopped giving a fuck about what other people thought about my music. I started to realize, like man, the music I listen to ain’t on TV or on the radio. So, I just started to pull my influences from that.”
J Dilla’s Impact
BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA – JULY 21: Danny Brown performs on stage at Splendour in the Grass 2023 on July 21, 2023 in Byron Bay, Australia. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images)
Towards the end of the Drink Champs interview, Danny Brown spoke honestly about the late record producer J Dilla. He also spoke about how much of an impact the producer had on the music industry. “People gotta understand, man. The shit that Dilla was doing, they still talk about and do shit to this day,” he stated. “I was in fucking Sweden one time, in like a fucking five-star restaurant, and they was playing fucking Slum Village instrumentals. I heard Slum Village when I was a kid but I was too immature to even understand that shit.” Danny shared that he didn’t fully grasp the brilliance on the record during his younger years. ”I was like, ‘These n**gas ain’t shooting nobody or nothing? They ain’t getting high or nothing, man. I can’t get jiggy with this shit,’” he joked. “But then when I grew up, I understood the genius in the music.”
MANCHESTER, TN – JUNE 07: Rappers Kendrick Lamar and Danny Brown perform onstage at This Tent during Day 1 of Bonaroo 2012 on June 7, 2012 in Manchester, Tennessee. (Photo by FilmMagic/FilmMagic)
Danny Brown and Kendrick Lamar, who collaborated on “Really Doe,” have shared a friendship in their musical careers. When Danny was asked about how their bond was formed, he stated: “We’ve always been fans of each other. I feel like K. Dot is one of the best rappers ever.” He later elaborated on this admiration and paid homage to Kendrick. “Some motherfuckers are just naturally gifted. Like, I feel like J. Cole worked hard to get where he’s at. He studied hard… he rapped hard. I feel like Kendrick was just born with that shit. You can’t take that.”
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