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Doja Cat Originally Wasn’t A Fan Of “Paint The Town Red”: “It Reminded Me Of Like, GAP”

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Doja Cat says she originally wasn’t a fan of her song, “Paint The Town Red,” and that it reminded her of something that would play in a grocery store. She discussed the evolution of the track during an interview with Ebro Darden for Apple Music on Thursday.

“I thought ‘Paint The Town Red’ reminded me of like, Target or like Macy’s. It reminded me of like, GAP,” she admitted during the conversation. “I don’t why. It just kind of is that. And I know it starts with a curse word and it’s like a little bit edgy in that sense and I say, ‘I’m a demon, Lord!’ Like yeah, I get that, but that song just had a very pants-up-high vibe. And you know I think strategically because I can be strategic. I think it was a good addition to the album and a strong addition to the album. I know that it’s a strong song. And I did [expect it to be as popular as it is] and I was kind of running that from a little bit. I didn’t really want to have that pants-up-high song, the goofy, kind of palatable…”

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Doja Cat Performs On The “Scarlet Tour”

MIAMI, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 21: Doja Cat Brings The Scarlet Tour to Miami, FL at the Kaseya Center on November 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Live Nation)

She continued: “I wanted to make a little bit of a darker, slower album but I don’t think this was the time for that. I think keeping it on the album was a smart move because I want to slowly trickle into sort of moodier vibes creatively. Like, I’m not gonna be doing that forever.” Despite her lack of confidence in the song, it debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100 and spent three straight weeks at No. 1. Check out her full interview with Ebro Darden below.

Doja Cat Discusses “Scarlet”

Elsewhere in the interview, Doja discusses her album, Scarlet, more broadly, as well as how she’s dealt with fame and her growing fanbase. Be on the lookout for further updates on Doja Cat on HotNewHipHop.

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Doja Cat Opens Up About Fame and Privacy in Rare Interview, Says She Doesn’t Hate Her Fans

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Doja Cat Opens Up About Fame and Privacy in Rare Interview

Doja Cat recently joined Ebro Darden for an exclusive interview, discussing her latest album, Scarlet. The conversation delves into the artist’s complex relationship with fame, her desire for privacy, and the challenges of navigating the spotlight. A key point for Doja Cat is addressing the notion that she hates her fans.

“One thing that I do want to set straight is that you’ll never see a direct quote of me saying, ‘I hate my fans,’ Not once,” Doja Cat says. “But it’s a really big misquoted thing where everybody is saying, she hates her fans. I never said that, but I do like to play with that as a meme.

“It’s definitely something, and I know that people who get it, get it, and I’m fine with that. I don’t need to have to explain my sense of humour or explain comedy to anyone. If people don’t see the joke, then they just don’t see the joke. It’s not my responsibility to have them understand.”

Doja Cat also stated that she is too “fucking famous,” stating, “I’m doing what I can slowly but surely to separate myself from this narrative or whatever this world is that I built. I’m fine tuning it and tailoring it to what I want out of it.

“I feel like it doesn’t matter what you say, it doesn’t matter what some people know. I don’t need to explain myself, I don’t. I don’t need to prove myself to a bunch of people who are just going to project no matter what I say too. There’s people who are incredibly dogmatic. It doesn’t matter what the fuck you do, what you say make, they’re always going to stand by, that person’s evil. Or, that person’s this or that person’s that.”

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What’s The Meaning Behind Doja Cat’s ‘F*ck The Girls?’

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According to Doja Cat, she lives for all of the public’s attention, whether good or bad. On her album Scarlet, she used several verses across tracks like “Agora Hills,” “97,” and “F*ck The Girls” to address some of the online chatter. While it was clear for most of her bars who she was aiming at, “F*ck The Girls” was intentionally vague.

What’s The Meaning Behind Doja Cat’s “F*ck The Girls?”

Yesterday (December 14), during a sit-down with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, the rapper revealed that despite rumors that the track was a subtle shot at frenemy Nicki Minaj or any other musician, it was actually about stan culture (an ongoing feud for her).

“It’s me saying f*ck Stan Twitter,” she said. “There’s that obsessiveness behind it, all the malice towards women in stan culture. The condescending-ness of people being like, ‘Mother, oh my god, queen, mother,’ and expecting them to give and deliver and serve for the purpose of serving and not just expressing themselves. And in the same breath, they’ll insult that person as well as call them ‘mother.’ None of that sh*t is real, that’s where ‘F*ck The Girls’ comes from.”

Here’s Doja Cat’s spicy second verse for “F*ck The Girls.”

“Said suck my d*ck, clit, tits, I’m yellin’ “666” / I can’t believe how bold you think the line’s that thin / I’m gettin’ rich-rich-rich, how many lick-lick-licks / Is it gon’ take to feel the barrel of my / Now what the heck, darn, frick? Y’all want attention / Since when was y’all my bastard children? Go ‘head and raise y’all self / Come get ya badass kids, no need to mention / I been sittin’ on that thought for a minute, now I got time for a min / I’m never poppin’ no sh*t, I focus most on my craft / I stay on top of my sh*t, but y’all done got me convinced / That I’m the popularist, that’s why you watchin’ my moves / So check the time on ya wrist, that’s why my mama said.”

Watch Doja’s full Apple Music interview above.

Jada Pinkett Smith Turned Into 2Pac In New Meme Amid Will Smith & Duane Martin Sex Rumors

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Will Smith has already had a tough year. On top of gossip surrounding his estranged wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s new memoir, he’s now been subject to speculation surrounding his sexuality. Earlier this week, his former friend Brother Bilaal sat down with Tasha K, spilling some alleged secrets about the actor. According to him, he once walked in on Smith getting it on with Duane Martin, which Smith denies.

His claims only added fuel to an already well-stoked fire, exploding into a barrage of jokes and memes on the internet. Jada has made it clear that she won’t be tolerating the rumors, firing back after TMZ asked her about them this week. She was spotted leaving iHeartRadio offices in New York City yesterday (November 15) when the outlet pressed her about the allegations. “We suing!” she simply declared before hopping into her ride.

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Ebro Summons “Jada Tupac Amaru Smith”

Apple Music’s Ebro Darden weighed in on the circulating clip, comparing it to a clip of 2Pac leaving an NYC courthouse in 1994 and famously spitting at reporters. “If you pause the screen when Jada says ‘We Suing’ it looks just like when Pac spits at the cameras. Who has the side by side?” he wrote on Twitter. Of course, internet users jumped on it, promptly putting together an image of Jada rocking 2Pac’s iconic red bandana as well as the Detroit Red Wings jersey he wore while spitting at cameras. “The internet is undefeated,” Darden responded to the image, “Jada Tupac Amaru Smith.”

While the internet’s having fun with the goofy image, Jada seems serious about taking legal action against those responsible for the rumors, calling them “ridiculous” during her recent appearance on The Breakfast Club. “It’s one thing to have your opinion about somebody versus making up salacious, malicious stories.” What do you think of the meme of Jada Pinkett Smith photoshopped to look like 2Pac? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake’s Dad Seemingly Responded On His Behalf Over The Decision To Stay Silent On The Israeli-Hamas Conflict

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Drake has faced a lot of pushback recently over his latest solo album, For All The Dogs. Unfortunately, that’s not where the outrage ends. After his social media spats with Joe Budden and Andrew Tate, he’s decided to lay low for a while.

Still, others, including DJ Vlad, are looking to Drake to make a statement about the ongoing conflict between the Israel and Hamas. Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, seemed to offered a response on his behalf over the decision to stay silent. During an encounter with TMZ Saturday, October 14, Graham shared his thoughts.

When asked if Drake’s Jewish heritage intensified his sadness about the tension in the region, Graham replied, “I’m sure it affects everybody. It’s just totally ridiculous… If you say something about this one, you are going to get criticized. If you say something about someone else, you’re going to get criticized… It’s best to say out of it, especially if you’re someone that’s well known.”

He continued, “Being a celebrity and saying something that favoring one against the other it’s going to come back on you. Just be quiet.”

This isn’t the first time Drake has been called out for being silent on political issues. In July, Ebro Darden referred to Drake’s lack of discussion on Black issues while filming the Apple Music show Rap Life Review, which he later walked back.

For All The Dogs is out now via OVO Sounds/Republic Records. Find more information here.

Meek Mill & Rick Ross Open Up About Battles With Substance Abuse

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Meek Mill and Rick Ross both discussed their struggles with substance abuse and how they’ve helped each other over the years during a recent sit-down with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden. The interview comes ahead of the release of their upcoming collaborative album, Too Good to Be True.

While discussing their drug and alcohol consumption, Meek admitted that his “stomach was bent over for like a year and a half.” At the time, he ended up dropping down to just 170 pounds. “People wasn’t seeing it though,” he explained. “People would see it or might make a joke about it, and in real life my shit fucked up.” From there, Ross noted that the two “definitely had conversations” about what he had been going through, to which Meek confirmed: “For sure. On both ends.”

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Meek Mill & Rick Ross Visit SiriusXM

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 28: (L-R) Meek Mill and Rick Ross visit SiriusXM Studios on September 28, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Meek then explained how he wouldn’t try to hide his struggles with substance abuse from his friends. “Like how Rozay said, when you walk in the studio, I’m going to have my lean on the table,” he added. “I’m a man of integrity. If I’m doing something I want to do it in front of my friends so my friends can stop me. So I can have somebody pull me to the side. I ain’t going to be doing a drug or doing nothing that I got to hide from my brothers or nothing like that cuz nobody might not be able to pull you to the side and help you.” 

Meek Mill & Rick Ross Speak With Ebro Darden

Elsewhere, Ross admitted that has to take medication twice a day to combat the damage lean has done to his body. “So me drinking lean at a time and now I’m taking medication two times a day because of this,” Ross said. “And then you walk into a session, you see your little bro. Hey little bro, man we got to take…we got to tighten up on this shit, you know what I’m saying? So it’s a lot of different ways we could have issues back and forth, but you know, we always got the money. You know what I’m saying? It ain’t never been no shit that we ain’t never choke up.”

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Cardi B Says Her Sophomore Album Will Drop In 2024

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Cardi B says that her long-awaited sophomore album will be dropping in 2024. While discussing the project Ebro in the Morning, Cardi confirmed that fans won’t be able to hear the new music before the end of the year.

“You know what? I was indecisive but I was like, you know what? I should already start talking about the album because I’m going to be putting it out very soon,” she began. “But it’s like I have to watch it because I always feel like somebody watching me — it’s going to come out when it’s going to come out.” When asked if fans can expect the project before Christmas, Cardi confirmed: “I can say that; it’s not going to come out this year.”

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Cardi B At The Grammys

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Cardi B attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Cardi also addressed the idea that rumors of Taylor Swift possibly dropping a new project in the fall influenced her promotion plans. “I wasn’t even thinking like that — my first album and everything — I just like, for this album, I’m just holding it because I feel like I’m missing a couple of things,” she admitted. “Then on top of that, everything just has to be like perfect from everything because I feel like people are expecting so much.” Check out Cardi’s interview with Ebro below.

Cardi B Discusses Her Next Album

Her latest comments come after she teased having a specific date in mind already for the project. Speaking with DJ Whoo Kid, she noted that it’s not her birthday. “I’m kinda still working but I have a date in mind,” she began. “It’s not coming out on my birthday. Matter fact, I don’t want nothing coming out in the month of October. October is my month. I don’t want no shit related to work in October, okay.”

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Cardi B Revealed Offset’s Michael Jackson Tattoo Sometimes Serves As A Sexy Time Deterrent For An Awkwardly Funny Reason

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In Cardi B’s controversial song, “WAP,” she in explicit sexual instructions for her husband, Offset, to follow in the bedroom. But as much as she would like for, in her words, “Touch that little dangly thing in the back of her throat,” sometimes that urge subsides when Offset removes his shirt.

Yesterday (September 7), during a recent appearance on Hot 97’s Ebro In The Morning, the “Bongos” rapper revealed that Offset’s tattoo of the late Michael Jackson is a sexy time deterrent for an awkwardly funny reason.

Although Offset’s body is covered with ink, the King of Pop’s mural placement isn’t ideal for Cardi. “I really need you to see the Michael Jackson tattoo he got on his stomach. I don’t even want to take it there,” said the recording artist.

“Every single time that I, you know, like,” Cardi paused as she attempted not to be too raunchy on a live morning radio, “It just be looking at me.” Cardi has no problem outlining her sexual desires and explorations in her music, but while in the act, it is clear that she’d rather not have the deceased music icon staring back at her.

Watch the full interview above.

Offset’s obsession with Michael Jackson isn’t limited to his body art. Over the years, Offset has sported fashion looks in tribute to Jackson. However, if it has become a WAP-repellent, he might want to reconsider it (hehe).

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Joe Budden Comments On Ebro’s Hip-Hop 50 Thoughts

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Earlier this week, Hot 97 host Ebro took to Twitter to explain some thoughts he had on the 50th anniversary of rap. “Making all this $$$ because of HipHop and artists can’t even post a ‘Thank You’ …” he wrote in a post. Debate among fans erupted in the comments immediately as they tried to break down what Ebro meant and how accurate his comments were. Many fans pointed out just how many events there have been celebrating the 50th anniversary of the genre while others pointed out how many majors contemporary rappers have yet to acknowledge it.

Now, Joe Budden is providing his own response. Ebro’s original comments were reposted on Instagram by 2Cool2Bl0g which is where it caught Budden’s attention. In the comments of the post, Budden responded to the situation. “Funny, i said this same thing about the labels lol,” his reply reads. In response to Budden’s comment many fans pointed out his willingness to say something that others wouldn’t. “u are probably the only person in your position that’s going to say that. Ebro isn’t going to play that game,” says one comment. “rare W for you, pal..” says another.

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Joe Budden Gives His Take On Ebro’s Comments

Joe Budden is no stranger to giving his opinions on divisive issues. He found himself in hot water recently for dismissing some of the allegations against Lizzo. The singer is facing a lawsuit claiming that she created a hostile work environment. “It felt like the accusations were coming from people who expected Disneyworld and got like regular, hip-hop music industry s**t,” Budden explained.

Joe Budden also said that he is “scared sh*tless” of the new Drake album. After hearing his recent collaboration with Central Cee, Budden was worried that Drake’s new project wouldn’t be predominately rap focused. What do you think of Joe Budden’s comment responding to Ebro? Let us know who you think is right in the comment section below.

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Ebro Walks Back His Comments About Drake, Who Doesn’t Need To Be ‘Some Social Activist’

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After catching an enormous backlash from fans on his previous comments about Drake, Hot 97’s Ebro Darden course-corrected during his show this morning, adding some much-needed nuance to his original statements.

Fans were upset with Ebro after he pointed out the lack of social commentary in Drake’s music on the latest episode of Apple Music’s Rap Life Review show (Drake’s shot at the Supreme Court for overturning Roe V. Wade notwithstanding). During a discussion comparing Drake’s catalog to “This Is America” by Childish Gambino after Drake called it “overrated” during his tour, the outspoken radio host asserted that Drake “has never shown up to have anything to say about anything going on in society with Black folks or anything other than himself.”

But now, after being drubbed in the various comments sections of the social internet, Ebro appears to be changing his tune. On Ebro In The Morning, he elaborated, “I don’t know if I even want that. That’s not who he is. I don’t think an artist is obligated, if you have a platform… but in this context, you’re talking about a song that did… now you’re in the fray.”

“We love Drake for who Drake is,” he continued. “Drake’s talking about love, he’s very transparent personally. From what we can tell, he’s a nice person. He’s not a mean-spirited person. None of that. We don’t need him to be some social activist.”

Watch Ebro explain his prior comments about Drake in the video above.