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Drake’s Viral & Ambiguous “RAP IS A JOKE” Shirt Gets Explained

July 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake always loves to strum up a debate online, as he was making headlines yet again for a t-shirt that read “RAP IS A JOKE”. You can see him wearing the piece of clothing below in his latest Instagram post. It The caption also had rap fans talking, “The pressure from being on top does more than just make your ears pop”. Originally, there were a lot of people associating this with the Canadian artist’s loss to Kendrick Lamar in their highly publicized beef. Additionally, others were suspecting this upload (the caption in particular) was a reference to the shocking storyline that made waves just hours before. The Donald Trump assassination attempt saw him accrue a battle scar on the upper part of his right ear.

While the caption remains up in the air, the “RAP IS A JOKE” tee has a meaning separate from any possible references to K-Dot. According to Uproxx, internet/rap sleuths over at Complex dug up its origins and it has to do with “Frank Stacks and L-Money’s Rap Is A Joke battle rap and parody duo out of the Bay Area”. You can find the video for the song down below as well. Additionally, there seems to be an official account for the shirt that Drake wore on IG.

Drake Stirred Up Debate With The “RAP IS A JOKE” Tee

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The page has a photo of Tech N9ne wearing the exact same apparel, and they also reshared Drake’s viral photo. You can also purchase the shirt if you would like for $20 with the second “[Via]” link below. Overall, this could still have something to do with Kendrick Lamar in some capacity and fans will undoubtedly continue to get on Drake for this. However, the latter will almost assuredly never explain this act in the future, so the debate will most likely continue for a little while longer.

What are your thoughts on the meaning behind the “RAP IS A JOKE” t-shirt Drake had on? Do you think this has any relation to the beef with Kendrick Lamar, why or why not? If not, what do you think he was going for here? Should Drake continue to lay low amid the aftermath of the battle, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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YNW Melly’s Retrial Is Taking So Long For These Reasons

May 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YNW Melly’s retrial has been on hold for around seven months now, leaving the 25-year-old rapper behind bars, waiting to learn his fate. He’s been in custody since February of 2019 when he was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He’s accused of killing two of his associates, YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser, and staging a drive-by shooting. If convicted, he faces life in prison or the death penalty. Melly was first tried last summer, but after jurors were unable to reach a unanimous decision, a Broward County judge declared a mistrial.

His retrial was then scheduled for October of 2023, but the case has only become more complicated since, resulting in numerous delays. When October came around, Melly and his co-defendant YNW Bortlen were charged with witness tampering, and the retrial was pushed back. Authorities accused them of working together to prevent Melly’s ex-girlfriend Mariah Hamilton from taking the stand in the first trial. In December, the retrial was delayed once again when Melly’s team asked for an extension to depose more than a dozen new witnesses.

YNW Melly’s Case Delayed Over New Charges, Witness Depositions, And More

Later that month, prosecutors appealed Judge John Murphy III’s ruling to toss out multiple pieces of evidence. These included the rapper’s phone records, emails, and social media posts. They insist that the evidence is crucial in proving Melly’s alleged guilt. Prosecutors are also fighting to use a 20-minute documentary about Melly’s rise to fame as evidence. Allegedly, he’s seen holding a weapon multiple times in the doc, which briefly mentions Juvy and Sakchaser’s deaths towards the end.

The appeal could take months to go through the appellate courts, making further delays likely. In April, Melly was relocated to a new facility for the first time since 2019 in preparation for his retrial. He was moved from the Broward County Jail to the Paul Rein Detention Facility in Pompano Beach, FL. What do you think of YNW Melly’s retrial seeing multiple delays? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Stunna Girl Speaks Out After Video Of A Fan Touching Her Inappropriately Goes Viral

April 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stunna Girl has spoken out after footage of a man allegedly touching her inappropriately during a recent performance went viral on social media. In doing so, she explained that she typically isn’t a “snitch” but the man in question has already broken his silence on the matter on social media.

“So in reality, I really could have him in jail right now for sexual assault. But I ain’t even put bruh in jail,” she explained. “And, um, not only that [but] he went on the internet, he DMed me like 50 times, popping it. Like, ‘Yeah b***h, I did this, I did that.’ He posted it. He posted captions, acting hard, saying what he did… Like, you can’t be a gangster, pervert, rat. Like, you gotta pick one.”

Stunna Girl Performs During The Rose Fest

SILVERADO CANYON, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 24: Stunna Girl performs at The Rose Fest on April 24, 2021, in Silverado Canyon, California. (Photo by Harmony Gerber/Getty Images)

“You touched me, it’s on video, you admitted it…” she continued. “You don’t got a case buddy. You just got your a** beat pretty much and you know, luckily… you know, I got principles, I’m from the hood [and] I stick by the code.” When The Shade Room shared her response to the altercation on Instagram, fans voiced support for her in the comments section. Many found the man’s behavior creepy and the force used against him justified. Check out Stunna Girl’s full comments on the situation below.

Stunna Girl Speaks Out On Viral Incident

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As for the original incident, it occurred while Stunna was performing her song, “Stand Up.” As she danced to the track, a man smacked her from behind. In the video, she turns around and whispers something to another person on stage and security goes after the man in question. Be on the lookout for further updates on Stunna Girl on HotNewHipHop.

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YesJulz Reveals Why She Supports Kanye West Despite $8M Lawsuit

March 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Kanye West’s former promoter YesJulz was fired. Allegedly, she was engaging in unauthorized activity on multiple platforms, though she denies this. She’s also being sued for $8 million for allegedly violating an NDA. Despite all of this, the personality continues to support Ye, even sharing a clip of him on Twitter/X today and praising his “energy.” For obvious reasons, this has taken many fans by surprise, so she decided to follow up with an explanation.

According to YesJulz, she doesn’t believe that Ye is truly behind the lawsuit, instead speculating that Milo Yiannopoulos is behind it. She also notes that the Chicago MC believed in her when others didn’t, which she’ll always respect and appreciate him for. The influencer claims that until the lawsuit moves forward, she’ll continue to pray for his success.

YesJulz Thinks Milo Yiannopoulos Is Behind Lawsuit

He had to give me a chance before he was able to fire me- right?

How could i not support someone who saw potential in me when no one else did?

Regardless of the outcome,
I am forever grateful & wish Ye the best https://t.co/BbkfxC16NZ

— Yesjulz (@YesJulz) March 21, 2024

He has not told me he is suing me.
I have not seen HIS signature on the paper.

The letter of intent to arbitrate was very clearly written by Milo.
Signed by Ye’s lawyer,
who is also at the will of Milo.

If the suit moves forward and Ye allows it to, sure i may feel… https://t.co/KsUWyqX5np

— Yesjulz (@YesJulz) March 21, 2024

“He had to give me a chance before he was able to fire me- right? How could i not support someone who saw potential in me when no one else did? Regardless of the outcome, I am forever grateful & wish Ye the best,” she wrote. “He has not told me he is suing me. I have not seen HIS signature on the paper. The letter of intent to arbitrate was very clearly written by Milo. Signed by Ye’s lawyer, who is also at the will of Milo.”

“If the suit moves forward and Ye allows it to, sure i may feel different. & i’ll do what needs to be done to defend myself,” she continued. “I have no fear because i’ve done no wrong. Until then, i have compassion and grace for Ye as i know first hand how the people around him move & i feel its only a matter of time before the truth is revealed & he realizes whats truly going on. I pray for his continued success & protection.” What do you think of YesJulz continuing to support Kanye West despite him suing her? Are you surprised? How do you feel about her explanation? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Chrisean Rock’s Dating Game Gone Wrong A Result Of Noluvmar Stealing Footage, Victim Alleges

January 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Today, footage from Chrisean Rock’s recent “20 Vs. 1” shoot surfaced, revealing that a contestant had been injured while filming. In the video, a man can be seen pulling out a gun, resulting in pandemonium. From there, the contestant was allegedly pistol-whipped. She took to Instagram Live to explain the situation, appearing confused and shaken by the debacle.

Now, the alleged victim has spoken up in his own Instagram post. He’s provided concerned social media users with an explanation for the frightening incident, alleging that Noluvmar is to blame. According to him, the YouTuber allegedly showed up on set to attempt to steal the footage. When the victim tried to step in, however, he was allegedly sucker punched and hit with the firearm.

Alleged Pistol-Whipping Victim Speaks Out

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“Nearly lost my life today While at the filming of a @chrisean YouTube episode,” he writes. “A Competing YouTuber @noluvmar & inmotioncastinggg @jzsaniii aniii decided to bring his entire staff to the shoot and start a fight with the goal of stealing the cameras and footage. Trying to defend everyone there and stop them from stealing our equipment i got into a fight and guns were drawn on me, leading to me getting pistol whipped.”

“Mostly everyone involved will be in custody soon enough as they have them on camera the entire time and have everyone’s name,” he also adds. “But law suits will be filed and charges have been pressed.” He went on to urge others not to work with those involved. He also apologized to Chrisean and thanked her for the opportunity, despite the collab ending in such an unfortunate way. What do you think of a pistol-whipping allegedly taking place during Chrisean Rock’s dating game show? What about the alleged victim taking to Instagram to share his side of the story? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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GloRilla Provides Shocking Explanation For Unzipped Pants

December 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, GloRilla took to Twitter to address fans who had questions about one of her fashion choices. In the past, the 24-year-old rapper has been spotted rocking pants with the fly noticeably unzipped. Some fans felt that it allowed her to flaunt more of her figure, while others thought it gave her fits an edgy touch. Though both statements are true, GloRilla’s own explanation for the statement isn’t necessarily what followers expected.

Instead of a simple fashion choice, GloRilla’s unzipped pants are actually the hitmaker’s attempt to avoid any unwanted injuries. She told fans that she worries about her female anatomy getting caught in the zipper due to its size. According to her, she isn’t willing to take any chances.

GloRilla Claims Her “Tw*t Too Phat”

“Mfs be so worried bout me & my pants,” she explained. “Ion zip em up cause my tw*t too phat & ion wanna zip it up by mistake damn!” It seems as though her reasoning makes perfect sense. While fairly crude, GloRilla’s response certainly managed to clear up any previous confusion. Obviously, the hitmaker doesn’t shy away from saying exactly what she’s thinking, which her loyal fanbase has grown to appreciate. Her outspokenness can get her into some trouble on occasion, however. Last month, for example, she made a joke on Twitter that stirred up quite a bit of controversy.

In October, the “Cha Cha Cha” performer found herself being compared to other female MCs like Sexyy Red getting pregnant. She responded to fans asking her if she’s “next,” clarifying that she’s not looking to have children any time soon. “Stop asking am I next?” she wrote. “Y’all know what I do. I damn near gotta membership at dat place.” The insinuation that she has such frequent abortions that she needs a membership ruffled some feathers, though many fans noted that it was only a joke. What do you think of GloRilla’s explanation for choosing not to zip her pants? Are you surprised by her reasoning? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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BlocBoy JB Claims That He Doesn’t Talk To White Women

November 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

BlocBoy JB is no stranger to speaking his mind online. The rapper has often made headlines for hilarious or outlandish things he’s said in the past and he doesn’t seem to be done. In a new video he shared to Instagram the rapper claimed that he doesn’t talk to white people, more specifically white women. But he also took the time to explain why he makes that choice.

“The reason why I don’t talk to white people, like white females, because, one, they be already scared of a n*gga. Two, they be thinking a n*gga gonna steal something,” he begins the clip. “And three, I don’t got no time to be getting criticized by nobody. Like b*tch, I got more money than you. What the f*ck? It’s like what the f*ck the n*ggas done did to these white people that got them so f*cked in the head,” he continues. The full video sees him expanding his profanity-laced rant went on to cover a variety of other topics before concluding. Check out the full clip below.

BlocBoy JB Says White Women Are “Scared” Of Him

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In the comments fans seem to disagree on whether they share his observations, but almost everyone cracks jokes regardless. “They don’t say excuse me in the grocery store definitely rude asf ,” one of the top comments reads. “Felt that when ya speak to em tht don’t say sh*t” and “It’s funny but it’s true” other comments read.

Earlier this year, BlocBoy drew attention for his best rappers of all time list. Included on the list were some uncontroversial choices like Eminem, Drake, and J. Cole. But it was the fact that he included himself amongst those names that got plenty of attention from fans. Rappers having confidence is nothing new, but JB’s list in particular had some fans clowning him online. What do you think of BlocBoy JB’s claims that he doesn’t talk to white women? Let us know in the comment section below.

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GloRilla Explains “Dropping The Rakes” With Fivio Foreign On Accident In New Photo

September 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

GloRilla’s lyrics make her sound just as bada** as her contemporaries. Still, throughout her rise to fame, the Memphis native has kept us laughing with her ignorance on several topics. There was the time when she stressed out her stylist by throwing rented sunglasses into the crowd. This prompted the rap diva’s team to snatch them back from an enthusiastic fan. Elsewhere, she also faced considerable backlash for posting a throwback photo with a gun on social media – a decision which has had seriously negative impacts on the careers of other Black stars.

The most recent reason for Big Glo to raise eyebrows was due to a link-up with Fivio Foreign. Rather than speculating about the pair being in a relationship, hip-hop heads are questioning what prompted the 24-year-old to throw up a gang sign while she was posing with the New Yorker. As DJ Akademiks pointed out, the “F.N.F.” hitmaker was “dropping the rakes” alongside her fellow artist, which is a diss directed toward the Gangster Disciples gang,

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GloRilla Explains Throwing Up Gang Signs with Fivio

Glorilla apologizes for “dropping the rakes” with fivio foreign. She says she had no idea what it meant pic.twitter.com/xplnGNBUmF

— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) September 19, 2023

Upon hearing about the stir being raised by concerned users, Glo shared a statement on Facebook addressing the situation. “I thought he was telling me to throw up his gang,” the rising starlet clarified earlier this week. “I did not know what it meant until after we took da picture ,” she added, clearly annoyed by all the drama unfolding. Now that that’s cleared up, the black-haired beauty can get back on preparing her debut album, which she began teasing last month.

Fivio Foreign isn’t the only celebrity that GloRilla has been spotted out and about with so far this month. Earlier in September, she and SZA linked up to attend one of Beyonce’s three star-studded concerts in Los Angeles. Both of them donned bold and beautiful silver outfits at the Virgo Queen’s request. See photos from that exciting evening at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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