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Nicki Minaj Dismisses “Bully” Backlash

January 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj’s new interview with Ebro Darden on Apple Music held so much compelling conversation and so many takeaways that we’re still parsing through its best moments. Moreover, they discussed her new album Pink Friday 2, her place in the rap game, her personal growth and current state, and much more. In addition, they also spoke on common criticism that the rapper is a “bully” for demeaning her peers, something that she was quick to laugh off. It’s a bit of an ironic reaction for an accused bully to tease folks as to why she would care about such a thing, but that’s just Roman being Roman.

“You’re just getting Nicki when you hear the music,” Nicki Minaj told the journalist and commentator during their sit-down. “The other stuff is work and some of it is play. I mean, let’s face it. This is my f***ing job. I have to have some sort of fun. If it means making fun of these h*es– why the f**k not? The thing is though, I’ve realized it’s like a movie. They’ve made me the bad guy so I’ve welcomed the challenge. You know why? It’s because I know I can accept that challenge. None of them can. None.”

Nicki Minaj’s Full Interview With Ebro: Watch

The conversation around her “bully” backlash starts at around the 8:30 minute mark.

Furthermore, she also spoke on her acclaim in the rap game and how it differs to the critical leniency male rappers receive. “[It] always has mattered to me that, whether you knew how I look, whether you knew where I was from, whether you knew if I was a male, female, whatever, all that mattered to me was that, ‘Are they liking my raps?’” Nicki Minaj expressed. “And somewhere along the line, that shifted, and it’s everyone’s fault, as a whole, as our culture. It’s *nsane to go backwards. And I’m keeping it a thousand, because when I think about the people who inspired me, I can still pull from them right now. That’s why Biggie, rest in peace, he seems to always make his way on my projects. And I didn’t even realize that. You know what I’m saying?

“So thank God I had those kinds of people that, right now, I can still pull inspiration from them when I don’t have anything to pull from,” she continued. “Whether it’s Biggie, whether it’s Jay, whether it’s Foxy, whether it’s Wayne, whether it’s Lauryn Hill. Because they were so great, I don’t care about any of Biggie Smalls’ videos or Lauryn Hill’s videos. I care about the music. When I was riding on the trains to school, I had my CD player and my headphones. I didn’t give a s**t about what any of them looked like. And it kind of has become a little whatever.” For more news and the latest updates on Nicki Minaj, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Nicki Minaj Addresses Lack Of “Pink Friday 2” Videos, And Her Answer Will Surprise You

January 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj is riding high off of the success of Pink Friday 2, and recently sat down with Ebro Darden on Apple Music to talk about her life and career. While the rest of the interview was quite enlightening and satisfying, the Barbz might not be happy with her answer to one of their burning questions: where on Earth are the PF2 visuals? Moreover, the Young Money alum explained how a conversation with J. Cole in the studio about her song “FTCU” inspired a new perspective on this. “[I] didn’t like the chorus because, you know, you wouldn’t be able to play it on radio,” she recalled how her talk with the Dreamville boss went.

“[J. Cole] was like, ‘Who cares?’” Nicki Minaj remarked to Ebro. Funnily enough, she recently teased a potential remix of this song with an as-of-yet unknown male MC. “He was like, ‘Man, f**k the radio!’ And I was like, ‘You’re right! F**k the radio!’ And it dawned on me. Why the f**k– this is not something I’m putting out to be as a single. This is something that’s a part of a body of work. And I didn’t even wanna put out singles. I purposefully don’t have videos out because I want y’all to listen to the music.”

Nicki Minaj’s Full Apple Music Interview With Ebro Darden: Watch

As such, it seems like there’s not a lot of hope currently for us to get an “Everybody,” “Beep Beep,” or “Big Difference” music video. Still, it’s hard to ever imagine a world in which the Trinidadian superstar is anything less than a commercial powerhouse with anything she does. Pink Friday 2 broke Spotify records and, although divisive, still contains some beloved songs for the Barbz. Maybe her upcoming tour’s set-up is all we’ll get connected to the project’s visual aesthetics… and that’s okay!

After all, we still have plenty to look forward to when it comes to the 41-year-old’s still-evolving Pink Friday 2 rollout. She participated in a fan-favorite interview with Funny Marco, and has been hot on the press of the press with one media appearance after another. What other questions do you want to see answered about this era? Drop them in the comments and stay logged into HNHH for more updates on Nicki Minaj.

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Nicki Minaj Explained Why There Aren’t Any ‘Pink Friday 2’ Videos, And The Barbz Won’t Be Happy

January 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In late December, Pink Friday 2 debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Nicki Minaj’s third-career No. 1 album. Pink Friday 2 also snagged the No. 1 spot on Minaj’s personal ranking of her own albums, and the latter chart matters more to Minaj. The iconic rapper sat down with Ebro for Apple Music, where she shared that initially wasn’t sold on the commercial viability of “FTCU,” which led into an explanation as to why she hasn’t dropped any Pink Friday 2 visuals. (The Beyhive can relate.)

Minaj’s story is set in the studio with J. Cole, the featured artist on her Pink Friday 2 track “Let Me Calm Down.” While there, she also played him “FTCU,” and his reaction played directly into the now-popular song’s placement on the album. Minaj explained that she had told Cole she “didn’t like the chorus because, you know, you wouldn’t be able to play it on radio.”

“[Cole] was like, ‘Who cares?’” Minaj said. “He was like, ‘Man, f*ck the radio!’ And I was like, ‘You’re right! F*ck the radio!’ And it dawned on me. Why the f*ck — this is not something I’m putting out to be as a single. This is something that’s a part of a body of work. And I didn’t even wanna put out singles. I purposefully don’t have videos out because I want y’all to listen to the music.”

So, tour visuals will have to suffice. Minaj will begin her Pink Friday 2 World Tour on March 1. See the dates here.

Watch Minaj’s conversation with Ebro above.

WATCH: Nicki Minaj Recalls the Moment She Heard About Her Father’s Passing

January 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj Recalls How She Heard About Her Father's Passing

Nicki Minaj, the reigning monarch of Gag City, recently sat down with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden in a live, in-studio interview in New York City. The candid conversation delves into the intricacies of Pink Friday 2.

During the discussion, Minaj fearlessly opens up about the moment she received the news of her father’s passing, offering insights into how this deeply personal experience shaped the first track of PF2, titled “Are You Gone Already.” The interview captures the essence of Minaj’s no-holds-barred approach, providing fans with an intimate glimpse into the artist’s emotional journey and the profound impact it had on her latest musical endeavor.

During the conversation, Minaj revealed how she heard about the death of her father and how it influenced her album:

The first verse. The thing why it’s confusing a little bit is because my documentary was originally going to be out with the music, but because the music wasn’t out, I didn’t want to put the documentary out. It’s a great documentary. But anyway, because [it wasn’t out], people are a little bit lost, because they don’t have any context. So I’m going to make it quick. The first verse was me talking to… “You never got to meet Papa.” Okay, it’s me speaking to my father.

My father had just passed. So right after I had the baby, and it was during Corona, and nobody knew what was going on, so, one day, I was rocking the baby and I don’t normally have the phone on me when I’m rocking him. Because at that time, I was mad strict like, “Oh, that [radiation] is going to get in my child, don’t put the phone by my child.” So normally, I wouldn’t have it.

But that day, as I’m rocking him, the phone rings, and I see it’s my father. I normally would not have picked up, because I don’t like to be on the phone with the baby there. I would’ve called him back. Something said, “Pick up the phone.” I picked up, he was very happy, and he was like, “Baby, I could come on Monday” Because he had been waiting to be able to come to Cali to help me. I kept on saying, “Come on out.” He wasn’t really happy, but I knew that, when he came be with us, we were going to be happy.

He is this amazing, great person, who livens up the whole house. I was like, “Yes, we were going to get help.” And then, we went to bed, and sometime late, while we were all asleep, the phone rang. And it was my mother, telling me that my father was in an accident and that she didn’t know what was going to happen, and she would call me back. And then, everything started spinning, literally, because now, also, I just had my baby. After I had my baby was the first time in my life that I ever fainted. I never knew what it felt like to faint, but I’m already hypersensitive with everything. So to get that call, and it’s the exact replica of a call, I had in about four or five dreams, but it was the exact replica of one particular dream I had about this.

[In the dream] the person was saying, “Such and such, your mom, we’re going to call you back and let you know how it went.” But this call now is with my father. And I’m like, “Wait a minute. I dreamt this.” But I remembered, in the dream, I didn’t get the call back. I didn’t remember how it ended. So I called my pastor and we started praying. But two nights before that, I had already texted three, four people, because it was including my mother. And I said, “Something bad is happening, and everybody needs to pray.”

But anyway, because I knew the two days before, I saw all this blood coming out of someone’s head laying on the floor, but the person was conscious, they were scared, but it was just pouring out in the hair. And I’m like thinking, “Whatever, whatever.” I sent that text to everybody like, “This is crazy.”

And then, two nights later, this happened. So I opened the album with saying, “You never got to meet papa. He sweet proper, he keep Mama on my toes.” What else I said? “You never got to meet Papa.” So I call my son Papa Bear. So I’m telling my father, “You never got to meet Papa.” And then, I begin to explain the time from my mother first calling me, telling me he was in an accident, to her calling me, telling me that he didn’t make it. So I’m like, “The waiting, the pacing, the raving.” And at the end, “I just believed you’d awaken, a memory in the making. Call me. Won’t you call me? Are you gone already?” Because I couldn’t believe so fast from accident on.

A few hours earlier. He was the happiest that I had heard him in a long time. But anyway, but what was interesting, why I said, ” Are you gone already?” is because I knew he was gone already. Because while we were praying, the prayer changed to not like being “Help him or duh, duh, duh.” The way the pastor just started speaking him was like calling him back.

– Nicki Minaj

You can watch the full conversation below.

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Offset Thanks Ebro After Receiving The Ultimate Compliment

October 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Throughout the past couple of years, Offset has been through a lot. Around this time last year, Takeoff was shot and killed in a senseless incident. Overall, this event shook hip-hop to its core, and many still can’t believe it happened. Subsequently, many wanted to see Set and Quavo reconcile. However, it took months for that to actually happen. Eventually, the two performed together at the BET Awards, and it turned out to be a truly amazing moment for everyone involved.

On Friday, the rapper dropped off his brand-new album simply titled Set It Off. This is a project that he has been working on for quite some time. The album comes with features from Cardi B, Travis Scott, Don Toliver, and more. Overall, there have been mixed reactions to the album. However, there is one person who loves what Set came through with. That man is Ebro, who took to Twitter to give Offset his flowers for the new body of work.

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Offset was extremely appreciative of the co-sign and made sure to thank Ebro accordingly. “Thank you brother for your guidance and time… for sitting down with me being in my corner whole time… means a lot,” the rapper wrote. Ebro has been known to be quite tough on rappers in the past. However, this time around, he opted to show some well-deserved love. This is something a lot of artists don’t get enough of these days. Either way, Set It Off will continue to get some radio play over these next few weeks.

It is always good to see the artist getting his flowers, especially at this stage in his career. With Offset’s new album officially on the market, let us know what you think of Set It Off, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to bring you the latest updates on all of your favorite artists.

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Offset Speaks On Strategy Going Into Bobbi Althoff Interview With Ebro

October 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a recent interview on Ebro in the Morning, Offset took a moment to reflect on a viral interview he had with Bobbi Althoff. He said that he wanted to give Bobbi, the interviewer a “taste of her own medicine,” by responding the way he did with his interview answers. It was quite the interesting turn of the tables in response to her trademark interview style. Ebro addressed the way that Offset was calling her “season-less,” and further inquired on his thoughts. He said that while the internet tried to call the interview between the two awkward and negative, Ebro highlighted how there were actually some positive moments. Offset wanted to set the record straight by stating that his intention wasn’t to be disrespectful to Bobbi.

Instead, he revealed that he was very conscious of how people perceive him, and his aim was to provide Bobbi with a taste of her own medicine when she posed a provocative question. Offset then delved into his preparation process for interviews, highlighting that he walks into every room doing his research and is well-prepared. He underscored the importance of not entering any interview blindly, emphasizing the need to know what he’s about to get himself into. Bobbi’s unique and somewhat awkward interview style swiftly became a trending conversation topic, catapulting her into the limelight.

Offset Says He Did His Research

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Moreover, Offset shared insights into his strategy during the Bobbi Althoff interview. He explained that he had an understanding of how to turn the tables on her, as he was confident that she couldn’t outsmart him in the conversation. “If you ask me a crazy question, I’m gonna reverse it on you,” Offset told Ebro. This research and insight he had beforehand allowed him to navigate the discussion with poise and precision, ensuring that he maintained control over the narrative. In a nutshell, Offset’s approach to interviews is a testament to his dedication to being informed and in control. He recognizes that the interviewee-interviewer dynamic can be a delicate dance, and he isn’t afraid to employ a bit of strategic maneuvering when necessary.

Nevertheless, along with fame comes a significant amount of criticism. In recent news, Plies is just one celebrity for example who has voiced his reservations about her unconventional interviewing techniques. In a since-deleted tweet, Plies called out Bobbi saying that, “Y’all Get Nothing Out Of This She Gets Everything!! She Needs To Use The Culture To Appear Lost!! That’s Her Cash Out!!!!” What do you think of Bobbi’s interviews? Have you seen the recent one with Offset? Let us know in the comments below on HNHH!

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Ebro Believes Sexyy Red’s Sex Tape Leak Is “On Brand,” Sparks Fan Backlash

October 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ebro’s never been one to shy away from hot takes and controversial conversations, but his most recent example of that is harder to stomach than most for some fans online. Moreover, he recently reacted to the news that Sexyy Red’s sex tape leaked on her Instagram Story with a pretty heated take. “Sad Sexyy Red is hurt by the [sex] tape leak, but it is actually on brand based on the music. Still terrible tho,” the radio host wrote on Twitter. “This is like saying ‘she got r*ped because she wore a mini skirt’ you’re a weirdo Ebro!” a user replied to him on the social media platform.

“Huh?” Ebro clapped back. “Revenge p*rn is terrible. Her raps are p*rn rap. Both can be true.” While the promiscuity of the St. Louis native’s music and public persona is certainly an important aspect of her image, it also holds weight because of her agency in these matters. As such, Sexyy Red’s antics or open-book nature when it comes to sexual matters shouldn’t justify something like this happening. Of course, that’s not what the media personality meant to suggest, but it’s still a link that displeased many fans.

Ebro Reacts To Sexyy Red Sex Tape Leak

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Meanwhile, Sexyy Red herself issued a response to this scandal shortly after it started to make rounds on the Internet. “I’m so heartbroken anybody that kno me knows I wouldn’t do no goofy s**t like that,” the 25-year-old expressed on Twitter. Many fans expressed their condolences in the apparent revenge p*rn case, but that didn’t stop others from weighing in unprompted. The most recent example of that is DJ Akademiks, who tried to give her some advice in terms of how she could overcome this.

“Sexyy red gotta stop f***ing broke bums wit nothing to lose,” he tweeted. “How every n***a she wit desperately tryna let the world know they smashin her. I love how down to earth she is but it’s bout time she leave these n***as wit ankle monitors on .. in they momma houses where they belong. I don’t think Sexyy red uploaded that herself… Clearly it’s a n***a holding her phone and recording…that n***a probably just uploaded that s**t to her story n called it a day.” For more news and updates on Ebro and Sexyy Red, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Rick Ross Clarifies His Remarks About Spending $100 Million In One Year

October 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rick Ross is known for calling himself “the boss,” and for good reason. Overall, he has signed numerous artists to his label over the years. Of course, his most famous would Meek Mill. In fact, he and Meek are going to be dropping a joint project soon, and fans loved it. Additionally, they dropped a single from the album just last week, simply called “Shaq & Kobe.” It was a great some between these two, and fans are very excited about what a new collaborative tape will bring.

Over the course of the past week, Ross has been on a bit of a press run. For instance, he recently did an interview with Ebro. During this interview, he touched on a plethora of topics, including drug addiction and having to take medication for lean abuse. However, he also spoke about his wild spending habits. For instance, Rick Ross revealed that he has spent $100 million in the last six mont hs. Fans could hardly believe this, although Ross is saying it is true. In a new video, he made sure to clarify his remarks.

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As you will hear, Ross says that there is a big difference between spending $100 million and making $100 million. Needless to say, this is a not-so-subtle flex of his wealth. Moreover, he notes that $100 million of that could simply be investments. However, he did joke at the end that it could also be $50 million of investments and $50 million of raw spending. Whatever the case may be, there is no doubt that Ross has a lot of money, and he is not afraid to flaunt that.

Let us know what you think of Ross and this massive display of wealth, in the comments section below. Is it too much? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Cardi B Shares Hilarious Story About Offset’s Michael Jackson Tattoo

September 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

For couples as famous as Cardi B and Offset, speaking on their more intimate personal lives can be a bit odd. However, when you’re a couple as outspoken and frank as the rap duo, that barrier pretty much comes undone. Moreover, the Bronx MC recently spoke to Ebro, Laura Stylez, and Pete Rosenberg on Ebro In The Morning on HOT 97 in an exclusive unreleased interview to be released on Friday (September 8). In a particularly funny clip, Cardi talks about how ‘Set’s huge Michael Jackson tattoo on his stomach can make things a bit uncomfortable in the bedroom. It’s a bit more detailed than you might like, but her delivery made it nonetheless comical.

“I really need you to see the Michael Jackson tattoo he got on his stomach,” Cardi B remarked. “I don’t even want to take it there. Every single time that I, you know, like,” she continued while mimicking biting, “it just be looking at me.” At one point, she even imitates how Offset’s ink looks at her during… you know. Regardless of how much of that you wanted to hear from their interaction, it was still a pretty funny moment that had the co-hosts bursting out laughing.

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Still, it’s clear that these days they might be a little too busy to be thinking about all that. After all, they’re both working on their next projects, and Cardi B in particular has a lot to look forward to this week. Her comeback single with Megan Thee Stallion, “BONGOS,” drops in just a few hours as of writing this article. Not only are fans incredibly excited, but the “Get Up 10” hitmaker amped up hype and conversation around it by pointing to the sultry cover art’s misdirection.

“Me and Megan, we tricked you b***hes,” she stated on IG Live while displaying CD copies of the single. “These covers- we tricked you b***hes. Wanna know how we tricked you? This is not the theme of the song or the video. We want y’all to believe that it’s giving something that it’s not. You cannot outwork me, b***hes.” For more news and the latest updates on Cardi B and Offset, stay posted on HNHH.

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Ebro Laments The Lack Of Artists Thanking Hip-Hop On Its 50th Birthday

August 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The foundation that sonic innovators and entertainers stand on is every bit as important as what these figures create from it. Ebro knows this, and expressed disappointment with many artists who didn’t take the time to acknowledge that. Moreover, this refers specifically to hip-hop recently celebrating its 50th birthday, and artists within the genre not releasing any statements or tributes about it. “Making all this $$$ because of HipHop and artists can’t even post a ‘Thank You’ …” the media personality wrote on Twitter on Monday (August 14). Whether his comments accurately reflect the response to the genre’s five decades in the cultural sphere is a debate for the comments.

After all, there have been plenty of MCs, producers, executives, and other hip-hop figures who celebrated this milestone. For example, there are tribute shows, media projects like music, film, and beyond, plus an avalanche of written or recorded testimonies on it. In fact, an age bias probably factors in here, since many artists that engaged with this history have more experience than contemporary leaders. Maybe Ebro is specifically calling out people who generally don’t make it clear how much they owe to past legends.

Ebro Calls Out People Not Honoring Hip-Hop’s 50th

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Regardless, this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, given that the radio host is often dishing out reflections on the culture. Most recently, he caused an online stir when he called Drake out for not speaking out on more social issues. “Y’all know I’m the biggest Drake fan on this show,” Ebro told co-hosts on Apple’s Rap Life Review show. “Drake has never shown up to have anything to say about anything going on in society with Black folks or anything other than himself.”

Of course, plenty of people agreed with him, but a whole lot of folks were quick to push back, as well. Eventually, he clarified his comments and stated that he only compared the 6 God’s output to others because Drake criticized “This Is America” by Childish Gambino. Still, it made many think about what artists can do better when it comes to their platform, and the same can be said about honoring this genre. Stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Ebro, and for more on hip-hop history.

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