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Elliott Wilson Claims Drake Has Blacklisted Him From Toronto

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Elliott Wilson calls it like it he sees it. He’s been complimentive of Drake in the past, and conducted what many consider to be the definitive Drake interview in 2020. That being said, Wilson did not hold back his criticisms during the 6 God’s battle with Kendrick Lamar. He believed that Drake lost the battle by a wide margin, and detailed the ways in which he did on social media. This led to the Toronto rapper unfollowing him on Instagram. According to Wilson, however, the bitterness didn’t stop there.

Elliott Wilson discussed his current relationship with Drake during a recent UPROXX interview. The rap journalist told the hosts that not only did Drake unfollow him, but has subsequently made it difficult for him to travel to Toronto. “Kendrick clearly won,” Wilson noted. “And I understand not wanting to see that on your timeline.” It was the next step of the process that proved to be more of an issue. “I got the call from the OGs,” the journalist revealed. “I’m not really welcome in Toronto right now.”

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Elliott Wilson Respects Drake’s Decision

Despite putting Drake’s decision on blast, Wilson told the hosts that he understood why it was made. “I grew up in New York City,” he explained. “You know you don’t go through other people’s projects. Your projects is your projects. You might go visit shorty, but you ain’t got no business going to her projects looking for no problems.” The journalist respects that Toronto is the 6 God’s domain, and will abide by that until they’re on better terms. “I would not go to Toronto if me and Drake weren’t good,” he added. “That obviously makes sense.”

Elliott Wilson’s respect extended to any artist he’s criticized in the past. “You develop these connections with them and you have to manage that relationship,” he asserted. “And there’s ups and downs with that. So, I respect him. I don’t think he’s a bad person for unfollowing me.” One of the UPROXX host claims he saw the Wilson and Drake spat coming, but Wilson doubled down and said that he doesn’t take any of it personally. “Most artists don’t [f*ck with me],” he noted while laughing.

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Elliott Wilson Ranks “Not Like Us” As The Third Greatest Diss Track Of All Time

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s recent beef is likely to go down as one of the biggest in rap history. The two superstars are near the peak of their popularity and held nothing back while going at each other with rapid-fire new song releases. That pressure chamber led to massive commercial success for nearly every song involved with 5 different diss tracks from the two landing in the top 20 of this week’s Hot 100. But with the massive stakes and popularity of the beef, rap historians are judging its best songs within the lens of all time great disses.

Elliott Wilson took the newly sparked beef as an opportunity to count down his all-time greatest diss tracks. His list delivered100 ranked diss songs. Drake himself appears all over the list with songs like “Charged Up” and “Duppy Freestyle” from prior spats. His lethal Meek Mill diss track “Back To Back” lands at number 4 all time. Kendrick also landed all five of the songs he released during the recent Drake beef within the top 40 of the list. The highlight of the bunch is “Not Like Us” which lands at number 3. Only two certified legendary disses in Nas’ “Ether” and 2pac’s “Hit Em Up” rank higher on the list. Check out the full list he shared below.

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Elliott Wilson Places “Not Like Us” Among All-Time Great Diss Tracks

Fans aren’t just loving “Not Like Us” as a great diss track, they’re loving it as a song period. The track got off to an absolutely astonishing start breaking Spotify streaming records for its first 24 hours. That led to a commanding number one debut on the Hot 100. That came despite only having 5 days of tracking streams rather than 7.

What do you think of Elliott WIlson’s ranking of “Not Like Us” as the third greatest diss song in the entire history of rap? Do you agree with him placing the song that high and including nearly every track from Drake and Kendrick’s current beef in the all time list? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Drake Unfollows Elliott Wilson, The Latter Claims After “Meet The Grahams” Edit

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Elliott Wilson may have caught flack for posting an edited version of “Meet The Grahams,” but he’s definitely no OVO die-hard, either. Moreover, he remarked that all of the tracks in the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef have been good except “The Heart Part 6,” and has been quite critical of Drizzy in particular along with his jabs towards K.Dot. But it seems like the Toronto superstar has finally had enough of being at odds with the Rap Radar host, because Wilson made a very interesting claim on Twitter this morning (Friday, May 10). “The BOY unfollowed me on IG,” he wrote, which led many in the replies to mock The Boy, question why this would be so surprising, criticize the journalist, or just comment on the situation in general.

Furthermore, Drake and Elliott Wilson have butted heads quite a lot over the past year or so, starting as recently as July of last year. The latter criticized the former for not doing any more interviews that were “within the culture,” such as radio interviews, podcasts with hip-hop media, magazines, other rap-centric outlets, etc. Following a pretty dismissive and trolling response from Aubrey, Wilson apologized to him given their strong rapport over the years. At least, a rapport that stuck around much more before he strayed away from a lot of hip-hop media in his superstardom.

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Elliott Wilson Claims Drake No Longer Follows Him

“I’m actually very disappointed in this song,” Elliott Wilson said of Drake’s “The Heart Part 6” in a conversation with DJ Akademiks. “The problem I’m having with Drake in this whole thing is that he refuses to view Kendrick as a worthy opponent. He still keeps little bro-ing him like we’re in the Club Paradise days. I just don’t think that’s the right strategy, He needs to deliver bars and go at him. He hadn’t even made a whole record direct to Kendrick yet. He’s all about airing everyone out that’s going against him. Obviously, there’s a whole movement and Metro orchestrated a lot of it.

“He doesn’t get why Kendrick is so big and why people love him so much and the type of music he makes and the success he has,” Elliott Wilson continued. “He doesn’t connect to it… I think a lot of people don’t like Drake, but they all respect him. You can’t not respect The Boy because of what he’s done.”

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TDE’s Punch Questions Elliott Wilson’s Edit Of Kendrick Lamar’s “Meet The Grahams”

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Kendrick Lamar has removed copyright from almost every other person, page, account, content channel, or reactor posting his recent Drake diss tracks online… except for one. Moreover, Elliott Wilson had taken to Twitter with an edited version of his haunting song “Meet The Grahams” without the verse claiming that Drizzy has a secret daughter. Then, he expressed surprise when he realized that the copyright owner disabled the media on Twitter, for which people have many theories. TDE’s president Punch had some words on the matter, and his statement on the edit is fueling other ideas as to why K.Dot would’ve wanted to take that down.

“Why would you request for it to be edited anyway? Did you ask for edits on anything else?” Punch asked Elliott Wilson, who invited him for a conversation in the replies on Twitter. Moreover, this lends credence to the speculative idea that Kendrick Lamar wants to keep the original version of the song intact because, even though his allegations are unverified, so are many of Drake’s and ones on other of his own tracks. As such, Punch seems to be pointing at an apparent double standard in this beef that Wilson probably did not intend in the first place.

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Punch Reacts To Elliott Wilson’s Kendrick Lamar Edit

Regardless, the damage is there, and Kendrick Lamar and Drake seem no closer to providing proof on one another or burying the hatchet at any point in the future. Perhaps the battle isn’t over yet despite what most folks are saying online, so we’ll see if this changes at any point. Of course, there are people like Freddie Gibbs who rightfully concluded that the only real winners in this beef were the record labels. Maybe this scuffle over an edit also speaks to how hip-hop media was able to shift and mold this battle in their image for their own gain or benefit, but we’re all complicit in that as fans.

Meanwhile, we can’t help but wonder how this whole situation will age. Will we ever remember this edited version of “Meet The Grahams,” and will “Not Like Us” keep its commercial staying power? No matter the case, this is going down in the history books one way or another. Kendrick Lamar and Drake went too hard, too quick, too low, and too impressively to not consider this one of the most memorable hip-hop moments of the past decade or so.

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Elliott Wilson Discusses Drake’s “The Heart Part 6” With DJ Akademiks: “I’m Disappointed”

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Elliott Wilson says that he was disappointed by Drake’s newest attempt to diss Kendrick Lamar on “The Heart Part 6.” He discussed the track during a phone call with DJ Akademiks while the live streamer was broadcasting. Wilson argued that Drake’s strategy for the beef isn’t doing him any favors.

“I’m actually very disappointed in this song,” he admitted. “The problem I’m having with Drake in this whole thing is that he refuses to view Kendrick as a worthy opponent. He still keeps little bro-ing him like we’re in the Club Paradise days. I just don’t think that’s the right strategy, He needs to deliver bars and go at him. He hadn’t even made a whole record direct to Kendrick yet. He’s all about airing everyone out that’s going against him. Obviously, there’s a whole movement and Metro orchestrated a lot of it.”

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Elliott Wilson Attends Premiere Of “The Vince Staples Show”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 12: Elliott Wilson attends Netflix’s THE VINCE STAPLES SHOW Premiere at Netflix Tudum Theater on February 12 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix)

From there, Wilson added: “He doesn’t get why Kendrick is so big and why people love him so much and the type of music he makes and the success he has. He doesn’t connect to it.” When Ak pointed out that Lamar has similar feelings toward Drake, Wilson argued. “I think a lot of people don’t like Drake but they all respect him. You can’t not respect the boy because of what he’s done.” Wilson also noted that both are “great” rappers. Check out the full conversation below.

Elliott Wilson Discusses Drake & Kendrick Lamar Feud

Lamar and Drake have been feuding for almost two months at this point. Over the weekend each traded multiple diss tracks at the other, including “Family Matters,” “Meet The Grahams,” and “Not Like Us.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud on HotNewHipHop.

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Rich The Kid Fires Back At Elliott Wilson Over “Lucky” Criticism

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Rich The Kid has responded to Elliott Wilson calling him the “luckiest n***a on the planet.” Taking to Twitter on Monday, he remarked that hating “isn’t cool.” It appears that Wilson was referring to Rich’s appearance on Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s new album, Vultures 1. He contributed to the song, “Carnival,” alongside Playboi Carti.

“How the fuck I’m lucky? N****s made that song from scratch.. hating is not cool bro,” Rich said in response to Wilson. The back and forth warranted mixed responses from fans. “Because you’ve been washed for like 6 years straight and happned to fetaure on a song w 3 generational rappers , have some self awareness bruh,” one user replied. Another defended Rich: “bro rich the kid deadass shaped that track into what it is. that whole choir part wasn’t there till he did his verse. the choir is literally singing the lines rich the kid put down LMAO. he went off.”

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Rich The Kid Attends BET Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: Rich the Kid attends the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Ye worked with more artists than just Rich and Carti on Vultures 1 as well. He also collaborated with YG, Travis Scott, Freddie Gibbs, Quavo, Nipsey Hussle, Lil Durk, Bump J, Chris Brown, and more. Check out Rich’s back-and-forth with Elliott Wilson regarding his appearance on the project below.

Rich The Kid Addresses Elliott Wilson

Ye and Ty Dolla Sign dropped Vultures 1 back on February 10 as their first of several planned collaborative efforts. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rich The Kid on HotNewHipHop.

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Elliott Wilson Reveals His Hip-Hop Media “Mount Rushmore”

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Elliot Wilson has revealed his “Mount Rushmore” of hip-hop media. “Hip Hop media Mount Rushmore modern day not including me, obviously, because I belong — Sway, Angie Martinez, Charlamagne Tha God and Joe Budden,” Wilson said while speaking on The Danza Project. However, not everyone agreed with Wilson’s takes. Wilson’s comments have been garnering a lot of controversy as of late. Whether it’s posting up with Gunna or going after Kai Cenat, Wilson has been getting a lot of flak as of late.

“ANGIE & SWAY earned their places, for decades… The Toss up is JOE.. Cause BIG BOY has be a staple for years, and some really great dissecting interviews, rather a Convo in Trendy topics,” one commentator argued. Many other people also raised N.O.R.E and DJ EFN for their work. Who would be on your media Mount Rushmore? Let us know in the comments.

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Gucci Mane Speaks On Mixtape Mount Rushmore

However, Wilson is not the only person who has been commenting on hip-hop Mount Rushmores. Gucci Mane has proclaimed that he “belongs on the Mount Rushmore of anything” after being left off a now-viral meme. The original meme listed Future, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, and Jeezy as its “Mount Rushmore of Mixtapes”. “I definitely belong there on the Mount Rushmore of anything. That’s just my opinion, but I’m biased. I’m not blind, you know. I’ve got different criteria that what I judge than what, probably, you judge. Or somebody else might judge. Or the popular opinion might judge,” Gucci told the Rap Radar podcast.

The post, made last month, has sparked a lot of debate in the music community. To Gucci’s credit, a lot of the replies were lamenting his exclusion from the list. Other frequently mentioned names included Wiz Khalifa, Jadakiss, and Lil B. Who would appear on your “Mixtape Mount Rushmore”? Let us know in the comments below.

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Elliott Wilson Slammed For Offset & Quavo Post Featuring Gunna

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Elliott Wilson is coming under fire on Twitter for posting a photo of Offset with Gunna next to a photo of Quavo wearing a “Free Young Thug” shirt. Fans believe he is trying to start drama between the two with the post. Ice of the Joe Budden Podcast was one of the voices to criticize Wilson, responding sarcastically: “hip hop journalism.”

“Documenting Quavo’s reaction to Offset kickin’ it with Gunna is actually hip-hop journalism,” Wilson fired back on Twitter. In another tweet, he added: “Trolling. Hating. Messy. Y’all talk in zesty internet terms. But often don’t know what you’re talking about.”

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Elliott Wilson Attends Tidal’s “Rock The Vote” Concert

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 21: Elliott Wilson attends Tidal X: The Rock the Vote Benefit Concert at Barclays Center on October 21, 2019 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Ice was far from the only one to call out Wilson. Another user wrote: “U prolly the messiest most unserious 60 year old ever. Real journalism tho bucko.” One replied: “This is Quavo 2nd time wearing this t-shirt and he has posted Free Thug on his IG story twice in last few months. He also has a happy bday post for him on his page. Stop reaching!”

Elliott Wilson Compares Offset & Quavo

The Offset and Quavo post isn’t the only drama Wilson has dealt with online in recent days. When Nicki Minaj went on Kai Cenat’s live stream, Wilson posted a screenshot from it featuring her dancing with the caption: “Hip Hop journalism.” He later apologized to Cenat for the remark. “I apologize to @KaiCenat and his fam,” he wrote on Twitter. “I was out of line and let my competitive nature get the best of me. Kai carved his own lane in the game, built a platform, and deserves respect. Salute the streamers and the young creatives getting to the paper and pushing our culture forward.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Elliott Wilson on HotNewHipHop.

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Elliott Wilson Net Worth 2023: What Is The Hip Hop Journalist Worth?

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Elliott Wilson is a prominent figure in hip-hop journalism. It has significantly shaped the discourse around the genre through his writing, editorial work, and media ventures. Known for his insightful coverage and contributions to hip-hop culture, Wilson’s career spans several decades, during which he has become a respected voice in music journalism. As of 2023, his endeavors in the industry, from magazine editor to digital media entrepreneur, have accumulated a net worth of $4 million, according to Idol Net Worth, reflecting his influence and success in the field.

Career Highlights: A Trailblazer In Music Journalism

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NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 23: Elliott Wilson attends the 4th Annual TIDAL X: Brooklyn. At Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 23, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for TIDAL)

Wilson’s journey in hip-hop journalism began with his tenure at The Source magazine, where he honed his writing and critic skills. He further later became the editor-in-chief of XXL magazine. He was instrumental in shaping the magazine’s editorial direction and elevating its status in the hip-hop community. Under his leadership, XXL became a key platform for hip-hop artists and fans, featuring groundbreaking interviews and in-depth genre coverage.

In addition to his work in print journalism, Wilson has successfully transitioned into digital media and podcasting. He founded Rap Radar, a digital platform that offers comprehensive coverage of hip-hop news, interviews, and cultural commentary. His podcast, also under the Rap Radar brand, has become a popular destination for in-depth conversations with some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Wilson’s ability to adapt to the evolving media landscape demonstrates his foresight and commitment to staying at the forefront of hip-hop journalism.

Personal Life & Influence

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CRWN IX – A conversation with Elliott Wilson and Lil Wayne – 2014 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive

Elliott Wilson’s personal journey is marked by his relentless pursuit of journalistic excellence and his deep passion for hip-hop culture. His contributions go beyond reporting. He has also played a role in shaping how hip-hop is perceived and discussed in the broader cultural context. Wilson’s influence extends to mentoring aspiring journalists and actively participating in discussions about the industry’s future.

Reflecting On Wilson’s Legacy

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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 08: Journalist Elliott Wilson (r) interviews Snoop Dogg. At Highline Ballroom on August 8, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Considering Elliott Wilson’s $4 million net worth in 2023, his career is a testament to the power of dedicated journalism in shaping cultural narratives. His impact on hip-hop journalism is measured by his financial success and the respect he commands within the industry. Wilson’s journey highlights the importance of authenticity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to the craft of journalism.

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Elliott Wilson Sends Kai Cenat An Apology On His Birthday

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Happy birthday to Kai Cenat, who turned 22 years old today (Friday, December 16) and held a livestream to celebrate. He even unboxed a new chain for the occasion that he showed off with much pride and excitement, and overall, he seemed to have a great time with friends. Of course, as the Twitch streaming giant gets more successful and renowned every year, he’s really showing out for it. But not all presents are physically tied with a bow, and even fewer of them heal past issues, however slight. Furthermore, the New Yorker got a very unexpected birthday gift from someone who had misunderstood him recently: Elliott Wilson.

Moreover, the hip-hop journalist took to Twitter on Friday to shout out Kai Cenat on his special day. “I apologize to @KaiCenat + his fam,” Elliott Wilson wrote. “I was out of line and let my competitive nature get the best of me. Kai carved his own lane in the game, built a great platform and deserves respect. Salute the streamers and young creatives getting to the paper and pushing our culture forward. Go against Nicki? I musta been dense. The barbs tore me up and even 50 Cent.”

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Elliott Wilson’s Apology

If you didn’t understand that last part, Elliott Wilson had originally expressed distaste for Kai Cenat’s livestream with Nicki Minaj. He tweeted a picture of her twerking for Cenat, his friends, and the chat, captioning it with “Hip Hop Journalism.” The Trinidadian MC didn’t hold back in her defense of the now-22-year-old. “Elliott if you’d spit Jay-Z d**k out for one second, you’d be able to be happy for the new comers,” she tweeted. “Isn’t that how y’all tried to tarnish my image? By saying I’m not welcoming new btchs in? Did songs with all of them tho. Why you not happy for a young black man like Kai?”

Kai Cenat Celebrates His 22nd Birthday

Meanwhile, the Pink Friday 2 hitmaker even brought the streamer and his AMP companion Fanum out during a recent concert, so you know that love runs pretty deep. Regardless, it’s still pretty heartening to see examples of old and new generations coming together. Hopefully we get more of those in the future. For more news and updates on Elliott Wilson and Kai Cenat, check back in with HNHH.

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