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50 Cent Suggests That Jay-Z Is Only So Successful Because Of Beyonce

December 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent is one of the biggest pot stirrers in the history of hip-hop, and right now, he’s wielding a massive spoon. Recently, the G-Unit leader made an appearance on the FLAGRANT podcast with comedian Andrew Schulz and he had a hot take regarding another rapper. If you have been keeping up with the New York native lately, you know he’s had a lot to say in regard to Jay-Z. It’s been that way for a while now, but with his recent rape allegations in the headlines one way or another, Fif has been all over that. He claims that he doesn’t have any real beef with Hov and that it’s just competition.

However, with him constantly talking about him in a negative way or taunting him, it’s hard to take his words at face value. So, what does 50 Cent have to say about the Roc Nation head honcho now? Well, it has to do with his success as a rapper and the number of awards he’s got. He suggests that if Beyonce wasn’t in the picture, then he would never be as big as he is today.

50 Cent Had The Whole Flagrant Panel Laughing At His Jay-Z Take

“When Jay signed his contract, the big one was with Beyonce. When he signed that contract, the marriage contract, he got trophies. Now those f***ing trophies came rolling in buddy. He started getting Grammys left and right,” Fif posited. “If you look at his career, he had one. He got like 20 now,” he added.

After the FLAGRANT panel had a good laugh, Andrew then got serious for a moment. He asked 50 if all of Jay-Z’s wins are directly tied to that “marriage contract,” and he was quick to agree. “Absolutely. He’s been treated differently.” In addition to the Kendrick Lamar conversation, this segment of his interview is also riling up some folks online. “I wish 50 would make some good music again instead of gossiping all the time,” one YouTube commenter writes. “Between 50 and Dame i dont know which one talks about Jay more. Them dudes like Jay’s groupies,” another jokes.

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Travis Hunter’s Fiancée Shares That He Used To Drive Her To Parties And Wait Outside “For Hours”

December 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s safe to say that Travis Hunter’s weekend has been spoiled a little, to say the least. The potential first overall NFL draft pick is currently having to defend his fiancée thanks to some viral videos. After being announced as the Heisman Trophy winner, he went up to go embrace his biggest supporters. His head coach, Deion Sanders, as well as supposed family joined Leanna Lenee, his future spouse. However, she wasn’t quick to stand up. In fact, Coach Prime actually had to nudge her to get up and hug him.

To her credit, she did give a pretty good explanation as to why that happened. You can find that video below. Then, the other clip that got folks attention was from a fan meet and greet of sorts. Shortly taking a picture with a female fan, Lenee said, “What do you want me to do… I just sit here then.” This could be looked at a multitude of ways. She could genuinely be asking a question; it could have been a reaction to it being another female, or it was an instance of her being inconsiderate. Of course, the internet is going to assume the worst there.

Fans Continue To Clown Travis Hunter & His Relationship With His Fiancée

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Because of all of this hate, Lenee revealed that she had been drinking and crying over the last couple of days. You can tell it’s been getting to her based on the TikTok of her explaining the Heisman situation. Hunter has also since asked those commenting on everything to buzz off. Of course, he’s not going to take any crap from people outside of their relationship, and it’s more than earned the right to respond the way he did. But as you also know, the internet is a cruel and ruthless place. No amount of explaining will really silence the staunch doubters, and it’s evident thanks to another video circling. A clip of Lenee sharing some of the nice things Travis has done for him in the past is getting people to react strongly.

In it, she reveals that she loves to party. However, the Colorado Buffalo doesn’t partake and also doesn’t drink. So, in Lenee’s words, she says, “I’m Hispanic, so I have tequila like in my veins. So I drink — I don’t drink a lot, but I drink — and I used to party and stuff. He would literally drive me, sit outside for hours while I’m inside partying, and then take us home.” She was very appreciative of those acts, adding, “He never tried to be like, ‘Oh, just because I don’t drink, you can’t drink, or you can’t hang out with your friends.’” Expectedly, people are spinning this in the most negative light possible, assuming she was up to no good while he sat and waited. You can see the reactions in the IG post above.

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Stefflon Don Accused Of Sharing Old Video Of Burna Boy Gifting Her A Rolls-Royce Amid Chloe Bailey Dating Rumors

December 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If you have been paying attention to the news around Burna Boy and Chloe Bailey, you know that they are potentially dating. The Afrobeats artist from Lagos, Nigeria, allegedly got her a plane ticket to come down to his hometown for an extended stay. Multiple videos over the last 48 hours have been popping up all over social media of them enjoying each other’s company at nightclubs and getting quite comfortable with one another in the process. Fans are pretty into this match and really hope that they just make things official at this point. However, an ex of Burna Boy’s is supposedly stepping in to potentially get in the way of his new prospect.

British rapper and singer Stefflon Don is one of a few exes of his, and they reportedly dated from 2019 to 2021. However, there was some speculation late last year that the two were reconciling to some degree. That was thanks to Burna Boy allegedly gifting Stefflon Don a Rolls-Royce Cullinan in December. “That’s what good p**sy get youuuuu. Don’t say a word!!!” she wrote around the time of the video going viral. If you remember this led to a nasty and fiery back-and-forth between Don and Jada Kingdom, who also was linked to Burna Boy.

Fans Have Mixed Reactions To This Move By Stefflon Don

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Singer Stefflon Don reveals how she was gifted a 2023 Rolls Royce Cullinan her on birthday

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Now, this video is coming back into focus thanks to Stefflon Don, at least according to fans. There currently isn’t any proof of this existing on any of the UK native’s social media pages. But some folks are claiming they saw this as early as Sunday, December 15, according to AllHipHop. The reactions to this development are mixed. Some agree that this is true, while others think Stefflon is doing Chloe Bailey a favor.

One person who agrees writes, “The girls are so intimidated by the Bailey sisters lol… Meanwhile they are so positive and friendly towards everyone and supportive of women.” As for the camp that is team Stefflon Don, this IG user pens, “People are confused about this gesture. I applaud sis for doing this, they begin. “Because she’s subliminally telling Chloe get her a bag… dream car, and stay ready for Burna to leave because HE WILL. yall don’t realize Chloe just giving dazed and confused vibes.” Time will have to tell what will happen between Burna and his new flame, but for now, we are rooting for them!

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Burna Boy & Chloe Bailey Continue To Look Extra Comfortable Around Each Other In Lagos

December 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Things are getting hot and heavy in Lagos, Nigeria, the place that Afrobeats artist Burna Boy calls home. The superstar of the genre is currently showing Chloe Bailey what life is like out there and then some, as dating rumors are mounting. There’s speculation from gossip outlets that Burna flew her out to enjoy the sights and sounds of the African country. Further fueling things getting more serious between them is the cute gesture of him gifting her a massive bouquet of pink and white flowers upon her arrival at the airport. Following that, Burna scooped up the R&B talent in his Lamborghini for a night out on the town and a stop at a local nightclub.

That’s when fans really were sold that these two could be heading toward taken status. Multiple clips on X (Twitter) began to circulate of the two dancing, holding hands, and sitting close and vibing to the music. As it stands, folks are shipping them hard, despite Burna’s checkered past. “Aww, I absolutely love Chloe for Burna! She’s so good for him, she brings the right balance. She needs a little bit of his edge, and he could definitely use a touch of her grounded energy. Iykyk! It’s giving perfect yin and yang vibes!” one fan wrote.

Chloe Looks Cozy In Burna Boy’s Arms

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Well, those rooting for these two to eventually make things official are going to be happy campers. It seems like this stay for Chloe was more than one night, as more videos from assumedly last night are making the rounds. Live Bitez got a hold of the two singer-songwriters at another club, with this one being an outdoor venue. You can see that they are getting into the atmosphere, casually dancing to the jams being spun.

But then they decide to get really cuddly and cozy, as Burna wraps his arms around her from behind. Chloe also made a move herself but dancing on him a little bit and leaning up against his chest. More hand holding flicks recap the night at the end of the slideshow, all but confirming that we could be going into 2025 with a new musical couple. Fans are once again fawning over these two’s romance and so are we.

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Halle Bailey Is Sipping Wine And “Blasting JT” Amid DDG Drama

December 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It looks like Halle Bailey is trying to drown out the noise with some adult beverages and ratchet hip-hop. If you have not been keeping with the singer and actress’ relationship with DDG, let us fill you in. A couple of months ago, the rapper and The Little Mermaid lead called it quits not too after the birth of their baby, Halo. Since their breakup there have been some signs of healthy co-parenting, but also some lowlights as well. For the most part, the YouTuber has been the one responsible for pretty much all of the drama. It’s why some feel that Halle Bailey is better off without him due to his content-creating lifestyle.

Those folks’ voices are amplified even more so right now thanks to DDG inadvertently thrusting himself into the fire (depending on who you ask). He made an appearance on plaqueboymax’s recent stream and was asked who his favorite ex was. He said someone whose “name starts with a K” instead of Halle, although he did attempt to clarify prior that he wasn’t including family. DDG was indirectly referring to the mother of his child by saying that, but outlets clipped the answer only.

Halle Bailey Is Showing Off Her “Raunchier” Alter Ego

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That led to him calling out The Shade Room (who covered the story) as well as a legion of his fans. “HALLE IS NOT MY EX, SHE IS MY FAMILY, I EXCLUDED HER. I DONT GIVE A 2 F*CKS ABOUT THAT OTHER WOMAN, IM JUST PLAYING THE GAME. THIS IS OUT OF CONTEXT!” he wrote in the publication’s IG comment section.

Despite the explanation, Halle Bailey and her fans are trying to quell the talk and speculation. The Shade Room reposted a picture of the younger Bailey sister in a black, lingerie-style night gown. Fans are loving the sultrier mirror selfie, writing, “She said Halo’s asleep but Mommy’s up ” Another adds, “She has an alter ego & I love it LOL.” Bailey captioned the post with a pretty obvious indirect reply to what’s been going on lately: “ drank some wine & blasting JT.”

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Asap Rocky Announces New Release Timeline For “Don’t Be Dumb” And Fans Are Tapping Out

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Asap Rocky fans have been steadily losing hope around Don’t Be Dumb actually releasing for quite a while. It’s supposed to be the New York native’s fourth studio album and follow-up to 2018’s TESTING. Overall, there’s been some moments of true optimism. There’s been a nice number of singles that have come out, especially over the last year. “Ruby Rosary” with The Alchemist and J. Cole, “HIGHJACK” featuring Jessica Pratt, and “RIOT (Rowdy Pipe’n)” are just a few. There’s also been plenty of details and announcements regarding collaborations and release dates as well. But all of this has been too good to be true because we are still without the record.

Sampling and clearance issues can certainly derail plans to drop music, and that’s been what Rocky is saying is keeping the tape shelved. However, it just feels like there’s a lot more going on than just that. It could be that he’s overthinking too much, or he’s just got too much going on outside of music. For example, his legal issues could definitely be playing a role. With that said, it’s just hard to believe that it’s just the things he mentioned that are holding him back from dropping.

The Hype Around Asap Rocky Is Dying Out

It’s been hard to watch this all unfold, especially since we have heard great Asap Rocky projects before. We aren’t completely done yet, but it seems like a lot of fans are tapping out. Once again, the A$AP Mob member’s team has made another disappointing announcement regarding Don’t Be Dumb and its release date. “[It’s] been rescheduled to early 2025. We will refund your order and invite you to reorder when the album is available. As a thank-you for your patience, please enjoy the attached coupon for a gift upon release,” the statement reads.

This has led to some apathetic responses from his fan base on Twitter, with one writing, “I’m convinced this album dosent actually exist.” “Not sure how it’s gonna work out for him. Hype is dead and the pot is no longer boiling. Album has to be pretty special for it to be worth it in any regard,” another adds. “So we should all give up on Rocky @ this point is what I’m hearingbro album must be boo boo,” a fan ruthlessly types. It’s clear that frustrations are pretty much at an all-time high, and if it doesn’t drop in “early 2025,” the hype will be nonexistent we fear.

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Lil Wayne’s Son, Lil Novi, Reveals What He Thinks Is His Dad’s Best Album

December 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The importance of Lil Wayne to the rap game is indelible, that pretty much goes without saying. His catalog ranks extremely high amongst the rest of his generation of MCs. The various flows, clever one-liners, and tremendous punch lines are also what makes Weezy so iconic. His career is not defined by not being able to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Lil Wayne will always be seen as a generational talent, regardless of what venues he doesn’t get to play at. The number of people who see just how great he is more than enough to solidify his place in the hip-hop Hall of Fame, so to speak.

His son Neal, of course, knows just how important his dad is to so many people. The 15-year-old is one of Wayne’s four children and is also the youngest. So, him recognizing that already is really awesome to see. However, given how short his time has been so far on Earth, he’s still not going to have the most complete view, which is understandable.

Lil Wayne’s 15-Year Old Son Draws A Host Of Reactions

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We say that because the up-and-coming rapper listed what believes is his dad’s best album of all time. Neal (Lil Novi), spoke honestly when answering the question of what he thinks are Wayne’s top three records, saying that he only listens to his newer material. It’s unfortunate because he’s missing out some of his classic Carter entries and some legendary mixtapes. With that in mind, it wasn’t too big of a shocker to hear him say that Tha Carter V is his top choice.

Fans had all sorts of reactions to Neal’s answer, with most IG users not being able to get over how much he looks like his superstar dad. “That’s literally Lil Wayne without the tattoos,” one writes. Some had a good laugh watching the clip, joking that Neal was being too nonchalant about the greatness of Wayne. “Where tf Reginae at cause he not going hard enough bout his daddy for me ” Others were also providing what they believe is the answer to the question, with one typing, “He’s too young. Its the Carter III.” But again, you can’t be too harsh on the kid. Over time he will become more and more familiar with his father’s game.

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Halle Bailey & DDG’s Friendly Interaction Sparks Rekindling Rumors

November 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DDG has not been hiding his true emotions about Halle Bailey from anyone. Ever since their stunning break up back in early October, he’s continuously made it clear that he misses the actress, singer, and mother of his child, dearly. Days after their split, the Michigan rapper and content creator stated explicitly, “I am not dating anyone. I don’t have a potential girlfriend, nor do I even think about that… [and] don’t plan on getting into another [relationship] at all… I am not finna get a new girlfriend.” Then, on his most recent single, “WHAT U BAD FOR” featuring Real Boston Richey, he double down on staying single.

“Thing about Halo mommy, you know that’s my baby forever / Y’all know that I love that—.” People following this relationship closely have been pretty happy for Halle Bailey moving on from him. However, their month apart could be over thanks to a recent clip circling social media. Live Bitez reshared a video of them looking pretty cute and friendly together and it’s got some thinking they either got back together or never broke up to begin with.

Halle Bailey Shows Up With Halo To Support DDG

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In the video, DDG is showing off some new clothing samples that look to be dropping at some point. While “modeling” the apparel off in front of Halle, she’s extremely complimentary and friendly throughout the interaction. “Oh my God it’s so cute,” she says to DDG. He cracks a smile, and you can tell that things seem to be pretty good between them despite all of the drama.

The internet picked up on it too, and as we said, they are buying that they could be dating again. “They have a child together so it’s not far fetched,” one IG user believes. “They have a child together and they clearly still love each other,” another adds. However, others aren’t as sold, labeling it as just good co-parenting. “They have a kid together guys, they are probably really good friends and want to cultivate a healthy co-parenting relationship and environment for halo,” one surmises. Regardless, it’s good to see Halle and DDG acting this way, especially in front of their baby boy.

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Joe Budden Is Demanding An Apology And Fans Are Trying To Guess Who He’s Talking About

November 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Joe Budden is creating some debate and speculation surrounding a tweet he sent out on Monday morning. It reads, “Wonder if I’ll get an apology for saying ___ wasn’t dropping an album this year lol.” With a thought like that, it’s certainly going to stir up some guesses and it’s garnering plenty of those right now. 2cool2bl0g reposted the rapper turned podcaster’s tweet, and there seems to be a semi-general consensus on who he could be referring to. “It’s either about Cardi or Hov ” “Cardi on Spaces barking yet? Wash, Rinse, Repeat.” “He was right doe, Cardi gon have 2 albums in her whole career.”

Honestly, if this turns out to be the correct answer, it will not shock us in the slightest. Over the years, Joe Budden and Cardi B have locked horns on several occasions. They have made peace at times as well, but for the most part, things are usually dicey between them. Doing some investigative work, we are sort of in agreement with the fans’ Cardi B assumption. It would make a lot of sense as well because on Sunday via an Instagram Live the Invasion of Privacy femcee dropped a very disheartening bombshell on her fans.

Joe Budden Wants Answers And He Wants Them Now!

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“I’m going through a very different transition in my f***ing life and life is moving a little bit too fast. I don’t want to crash. I have to get my s*** together. Next year, my album will be out, my secret businesses will be out. I can’t tell you what I’m working on. Hopefully next year I get me a little boyfriend. I’m h*e-less right now. I gotta get my s*** together.” Then, just hours later, he sent out that apology request.

Those are possibly very telling signs that she could be the answer, but there’s more. Following a recent heated argument with Joe Budden this summer, Cardi affirmed that she was going to drop her sophomore album. “Wanna say this to Bardi gang or anybody who’s just a fan of my music or even my craziness…” she said on Twitter. I have my good days and my bad days but you know what, whether it’s good or bad I couldn’t be happier with the obvious anticipation for my album. Sometimes I get a little aggressive because yall know I don’t like to be told what to do. But I promise you it’s coming THIS YEAR.” Better keep those notifications on tonight because we may have an update sometime soon.

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Young Thug’s Merciless Tweet And Delete About Gunna Elicits A Myriad Of Reactions On Social Media

November 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug and Gunna are stirring up quite the frenzy on social media (Twitter to be specific) right now. This is all thanks to a tweet and delete from the YSL leader that quickly caught many fans’ attention. “Gunna stop acting like we friends on the internet, I don’t know u my guy,” Thugger wrote. It’s a very shocking revelation, as there was a valid belief that both Atlanta rappers were on good terms. Following his release from trial hell at the end of October, he was ordered to not have any communication with any YSL members. However, Thug’s brother and Gunna are omitted from that stipulation.

In turn, that also means that they can put out new music together. However, that seems to be out of the realm of possibility. We have some optimism here, as this situation could be the victim of hacking. Given how much noise was around this trial and all of the snitching allegations, someone could be trying to get their 15 minutes. But until Thug speaks out, the internet is going to assume otherwise. That’s what everyone is doing right now and in a variety of ways.

Did Young Thug Get Hacked Or Did He Mean To Diss Gunna?

I been told yall.. Thug told durk baby and a few other rappers that Gunna was no good while he was incarcerated… meaning.. it aint no way he can come back out and justify rockin wit gunna when he told niggas not to rock wit gunna when he was locked.

— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) November 9, 2024

DJ Akademiks was one of the main pundits in firm belief that Thug and Gunna were at odds, claiming that the former was spreading the news to other MCs that the latter is a rat. He doubled down following the tweet, which you can see above. Kai Cenat also caught wind of this, and his reaction is both hilarious and probably accurate for some. Others are taking the time to crack the best joke, using memes to bolster them. There are also some saying that Thug is making a mistake by choosing Lil Baby over his YSL brother and taking Gunna’s side in the process. Overall, these next 24 hours could be very telling.

Fans Joke About The Two Rappers Alleged Beef

Still gonna bump to that Gunna. He ain’t snitch on me pic.twitter.com/O8574Foa83

— Jerome OA (@jerome_oa) November 9, 2024

Young Thug wouldn’t say that shit to me and Gunna face 😂😂😂. pic.twitter.com/AAmfhtSDxJ

— Mari🎭 (@HateMyBM_) November 9, 2024

What are your thoughts on Young Thug’s supposed tweet and delete about Gunna? What reaction do you relate to the most and why? If this is real, do you think these two will ever work together again? 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 Young Thug and Gunna. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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