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Cardi B Gets Fans Riled Up Over New Single, “Like What (Freestyle)”: See Reactions

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Cardi B is back, and the Bardi Gang couldn’t be happier with her new single, the vicious “Like What (Freestyle).” Moreover, social media lit up with a firestorm of reactions, whether they were excited, skeptical, critical, or simply happy to have an album rollout finally in our hands. Sure, there was the Megan Thee Stallion collab “Bongos” last year, but this feels like a more elaborate and special drop with more anticipation behind it. After all, both femcees basically did a dual comeback moment, and they both went on to provide the true individual kick-offs to their respective new eras.

Furthermore, a lot of fans broke down the bars on “Like What (Freestyle),” commented on the Missy Elliott and Timbaland sampling in the beat, and spoke on Cardi B’s performance as a rapper. Overall, reactions seem pretty positive online, and most folks understood the assignment and are looking at this as a straight-up rap song. But another notable aspect that folks found curious was the fact that the Bronx rapper’s on-and-off-again husband, Offset, directed the video. The Bardi Gang reacted particularly wildly to this, as their relationship status is still unclear.

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Fans React To Cardi B’s “Like What (Freestyle)”: The Good, The Bad & The Bardi

For example, a Valentine’s Day date indicated that they were patching things up following news that they were split for a while. In addition, they both continued to support each other’s moves and, clearly, chose to eschew this personal separation’s impact on their professional working relationship. Regardless, Cardi B’s listeners have a lot more to chew on, such as brand references, cheeky turns of phrase, and a whole lot of attitude. It’s great to see her reenergized like this, and you can check out more fan reactions down below.

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Meanwhile, we want you to drop your thoughts on this new single down in the comments section below. How do you think this mysterious rollout ended up panning out, and does it hype you up for what’s to come? However you may feel, join the fun and help us see just how much excitement there is for LP number two. As always, for more news and the latest updates on Cardi B, stay logged into HNHH.

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Fans React To ScHoolboy Q’s New Album “Blue Lips,” AOTY Praise Dominates

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After a long five-year-or-so wait, ScHoolboy Q is finally back in the album game with his new offering, Blue Lips. Across 18 songs, 56 minutes, and with the help of eight featured artists across nine guest spots and a wealth of talented producers, he came through with a versatile, vibrant, often messy, but still compelling project. But that’s what this writer thinks; what about die-hards who have also been waiting on new music from the TDE rapper for years? Well, if Twitter is anything to go by, then he definitely found a big hit with audiences with this new record.

Furthermore, many fans compared the “Love Birds” MC’s Blue Lips to previously beloved LPs in his catalog like Oxymoron and Blank Face. However, it’s not much of a comparison, as he reinvents himself in both measured and aggressive spaces on this new album. What’s more is that ScHoolboy Q’s also been very active on social media, responding to praise for the album and providing some wholesome fan interactions. It goes to show an underrated part of the album rollout experience: artists enjoying the process, their craft, and their results as much as the ears they intended to hit.

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ScHoolboy Q Gets Fans’ Praise For Blue Lips

Meanwhile, this album also wasn’t without its fair share of eyebrow-raising lyrical moments, the biggest of which (at press time) has nothing to do with ScHoolboy Q. Freddie Gibbs reignited his beef with DJ Akademiks with his feature verse on “oHio,” which had a lot of fans joking around online. It’s nowhere near the most standout part of the lyrical content here, but it’s the most headline-inducing detail listeners have noticed so far in the few hours since Blue Lips‘ release. It will be interesting to see what bar-for-bar breakdowns of this record will yield in the coming days and weeks. Check out more reactions to the project down below.

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But enough about Twitter fingers; what did you think of Blue Lips? Do you think that Jay-Z had the same to say about the album when he listened to it or must he have some untapped genius beyond our grasp? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. Also, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on ScHoolboy Q.

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Did Joe Budden Or Ja Rule Have The Better “It Up” Song? Fans Debate

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Joe Budden and Ja Rule were two big figures in 2000s East Coast hip-hop, and they really represent the era in hindsight. Of course, the latter was certainly more commercially successful than the former, but they still inhabit rap culture today as emblematic rappers of the time. Thanks to a new post on the Joe Budden TV community on social media around Tuesday (February 20), fans of both are now debating which one had the better hit with “It Up” in the title. What wins: Budden’s 2003 cut “Pump It Up” or Rule’s 2001 record “Livin’ It Up”? Moreover, fans seem split on the decision, and there was plenty of appreciation for both.

“Depends on the crowd,” one fan shared in the Joe Budden and Ja Rule debate. “Pump it up hit on the dance floor but any other setting living it up get all ages moving.” “Joe got it on this one (comfortably I might add) but man did Ja have a run,” another conceded. “stop playin on Joe’s name lol. pump it up was/is WAY better,” a user argued, with a big Ja fan adding: “Dawg you must’ve forgot the living it up hook vocals + the beat.” Check out some more reactions and arguments in the comments of the post below.

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Joe Budden’s “Pump It Up” Or Ja Rule’s “Livin’ It Up”? Fans Debate Under Post Below

In other news, Ja Rule recently reflected on how he kind of regrets taking a break from music ahead of his comeback album. “Damn sitting here listening to my new album 12 songs in, it’s making me a lil sad I should’ve never stopped making music. I’m SORRY… #CWWTST.” We wonder if Joe Budden shared this sentiment when it comes to his own career, but considering his wide media success and notoriety these days, it’s probably not such a big regret.

Speaking of which, the former Everyday Struggle host is still going strong with his podcast. On he and his crew’s latest episode, they reviewed Vultures, the first in a supposed series of collaborative albums from Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign. Regardless of that, let us know where you fall on the “Pump It Up” and “Livin’ It Up” debate in the comments section down below. Also, log back into HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Ja Rule and Joe Budden.

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Drake, Nicki Minaj, & Lil Wayne Have Fans Clamoring For Them To Perform At Next Year’s Super Bowl

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The Super Bowl LVIII (58) crown was earned by the Kansas City Chiefs over the San Francisco 49ers in just the second overtime game in the history of the NFL. It was a wild ending and someone who added to the excitement around the matchup was USHER. He took on the opportunity that so many artists would take in an instant. It was a terrific performance, even though it has led to some controversy. Hip-hop/R&B artists have been the trend for the Halftime Show, since JAY-Z was given the reigns to select guests in 2019. He has already booked some of the legends, why not get Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne to rock the field at the Super Bowl?

Fans are already chomping at the bit to see this happen. AllHipHop already has collected handfuls of tweets with people demanding/making their calls that Drake, Nicki, and Weezy, will be at Super Bowl LIX (59). There are just a couple of examples below, but here are some others. One person writes, “Drake Wayne and Nicki doing a Super Bowl halftime show would break records.” Someone replied to that message and made a bold statement, “would be the best Halftime Show of all time, they all got so many hits.”

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This Would Be A Halftime Show For The Ages

Part of the reason fans of the sport and hip-hop music are trying to see this happen is because of where the Super Bowl will be. It will be going down in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Caesar’s Superdome. That is where Lil Wayne calls home. Coincidence? We think not. Of course, it also has to do with the number of classic tracks they have together and on their own. So, get on it JAY! We need to see this happen!

What were your thoughts on the fans’ idea to have Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne perform at Super Bowl LIX? Would that wind up being a top-five halftime show of all time? Or, at the very least, would it be the most memorable one for hip-hop/R&B? How would they divide up their songs to fit as many in as possible? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to tell us in the comments below. Additionally, keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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Beyonce Goes Country For “Act II” Era, Fans React To Two New Singles

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Beyonce’s Act II era is officially on the way, and with two new songs to dive into (“16 CARRIAGES” and “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”), the BeyHive is buzzing wildly right now. Of course, fans already suspected that she would be going country, but it’s nevertheless very exciting to get confirmation on this and await what’s next. Apparently, from what the Houston superstar indicates on her social media accounts, this second era of RENAISSANCE will land on March 29. It’s unclear, though, if that RENAISSANCE moniker will also apply to this upcoming country album or if she will choose another title for this second phase.

Moreover, die-hards and casuals alike are reacting with a lot of excitement to this on social media, either praising the new tracks, reacting to her Super Bowl participation (and Vegas residency theories), or anticipating what’s to come. One question folks tried to answer online relates to the overlapping theme between these eras. Some fans posit that this is how Beyonce will reclaim historically Black genres: first it was disco and electronic music, and now it’s country, folk, and blues inspirations, most likely. Whether rock and roll is next or something else entirely will comprise Act III, we’ll be very happy with whatever she aims to achieve.

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Fans Reacts To Beyonce’s Country-Themed Act II

Another hot topic around this announcement relates to Jay-Z’s recent speech at the Grammys. During it, he called the Recording Academy out for never giving his wife Album of the Year despite her having the most awards out of any artist. Others like her father also commented on this discrepancy after the viral moment, and it opened up this Grammys conversation once more. Maybe a country album is what will finally nab Beyonce her first award for this category. See more fan reactions below.

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Meanwhile, what do you think about this new country era and the new singles, “16 CARRIAGES” and “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”? Do you think she’ll ever drop the leaked RENAISSANCE visuals that fans have been begging for? Whatever the case, drop your thoughts in the comments section down below. Also, for more news and the latest updates on Beyoncé, come back to HNHH.

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Drake Rocks Curls In New Selfie, Fans Roast & Thirst For Him Online

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Drake’s Instagram antics are a part of his brand at this point, whether it’s music video teases or some nice memes. However, we can’t miss how folks often clown him online for fashion choices and other style reasons, whether or not that’s warranted or funny in the first place. On that note, fans are now taking aim at the 6ix God’s recently showcased curls in an IG Story selfie, which sees him do a little duck face for the camera, too. Folks flooded comments sections under posts covering this with cheeky, “zesty” GIFs of him, plus references to other similarly themed jabs at him. “It’s giving Ben Stiller in Zoolander,” one fan expressed, with another adding “21 can you do sum fa meeeee.”

Furthermore, part of this hyper-fixation is just because of how big Drake is as an artist and celebrity. Otherwise, folks wouldn’t care too much to comment on any old selfie from some guy, and they let some of their most critical or bigoted thoughts emerge when it’s about a huge superstar. He doesn’t mind at all, though; after all, he keeps posting things like this all the time. With $1.1 million on the line for the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl today (Sunday, February 11), we’ll see if the ‘Gram contains any fun looks, antics, or comments for the occasion.

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Drake’s Newest Selfie Divides Fans Once Again: See Comments

What’s more is that the Toronto MC also responds to some of this criticism on occasion, as he did recently to folks clowning his on-stage skeleton costume. Fans took note of it as his Big As The What? tour with J. Cole kicked off earlier this year, which kicked off live concerts in 2024 with a massive bang. This continues Drake’s highly successful It’s All A Blur trek with 21 S*vage, and of course, a big stage means a big screen for people to judge your drip on. No matter his style choice, though, he is the master of catching people’s attention for either good or bad reasons.

Meanwhile, with a potential European tour with Travis Scott making rounds in the rumor mill, die-hards hope they can see many more curious fits and looks onstage in many more cities this year. Do you think it’ll pan out? However you may feel, drop your thoughts in the comments section down below. For more news and the latest updates on Drake, stay posted on HNHH.

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Taylor Swift Fans Beg Her Not To Collaborate With F.L.Y. Amid “Swag Surfin’” Trend

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If you’re an NFL fan, a Taylor Swift fan, or have been on the Internet at all recently, you’ve probably seen her support her boyfriend Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs on their Super Bowl run. In fact, you probably saw her dance to Fast Like Youngstaz’s (F.L.Y.) 2009 hit with Ea$ton, “Swag Surfin’,” an HBCU and sports staple that sparked debate over who should get credit for its resurgence: its dancers or its creators? “My initial reaction to Taylor Swift swag surfin’ was I thought it was dope,” group member Mook told TMZ. “I automatically knew it was going to be a good look because of who she is, what she’s got going on.

“Our streams across all platforms [are] up 700%,” Mook continued. “Our YouTube numbers went up. We gained 20,000 subscribers in like two weeks. So everything is up. It’s just been a dope thing to watch everything unfold so quickly.” Not only that, but he also suggested this is the biggest moment the song’s ever had in terms of growth, and proposed and endorsed the idea of Taylor Swift remixing it with a rap verse. Some people already don’t like the league pushing her at every chance they get, and this was even more of a red flag for fans.

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Taylor Swift Dances To “Swag Surfin’” + Watch F.L.Y.’s Original Music Video

Moreover, on social media sites like Twitter, folks lamented this prospect, as they see it as appropriation or a cheap way to capitalize on another artist’s work. Some didn’t take it that far, suggesting that it would just be cringe, and a lot of people don’t really care much about it at all. Still, it’s fair to say that making assumptions about Taylor Swift’s malice in terms of her NFL visibility and her participation in these dances is pretty unfair, and frankly unfounded. As unlikely as this remix seems, though, fans are very careful not push this to its limits. You can see these reactions down below.

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Meanwhile, most folks only like to see Kelce and the superstar singer develop a wholesome bond for a bit. Beyond that, there are as many good reasons as there are bad reasons to be wary of this exposure. But we’ll see if the Super Bowl changes any of that. With that in mind, log back into HNHH for more news on F.L.Y., Taylor Swift, and the NFL.

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Rich The Kid Announces Stacked Forthcoming Album, Garnering These Reactions From Fans

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College Park, Georgia rapper Rich The Kid is joining a host of mainstream rappers in dropping a massive album in 2024. Things are trending toward a spring release date for the fourth studio LP is his discography. The name of the project is LIFE’S A GAMBLE. According to HipHopDX, the features list is like the NBA All-Star Game. Names include Kanye West, Travis Barker, Offset, Rob49, among others. But, this is not the only thing Rick The Kid is working on.

He is also reuniting with his Rich Forever gang with Famous Dex and Jay Critch. They will be dropping the fifth entry in the self-titled series. A handful of singles have been released for that project, including “Rich & Reckless,” “Big Dawg,” and more. At the moment, there are no drop dates for either tape However, Rich The Kid’s fans are dying to hear what is to come on LIFE’S A GAMBLE.

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Rich The Kid Has Raised Expectations For Himself

 
 
 
 
 
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Rich posted a series of images that surround the rollout, including a hilarious short video with a Muppet-like doll of himself. There also appear to be three possible album covers, presumably all shot by Case Meyers. She shot the deluxe LANA artwork for SZA. All of this information has fans chomping at the bit and expecting greatness. One writes, “Its been 3 years I have huge expectations.” Another adds, “Rich remember you promised us a Grammy this year 📍📍 I still have that in mind ✅✅” He knows how to bring a lot of big names to his tapes. Now, it is time for Rich The Kid to put it all together.

What are your thoughts on Rich The Kid revealing a new album? Will LIFE’S A GAMBLE be the best project in his discography, why or why not? Do you think a single will drop in the next week or two? What feature are you most excited about on the record and why? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Rich The Kid. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Joey Bada$$ Teases Song With KayCyy Dropping Soon, Fans Are Not Loving It, Rapper Responds

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Joey Bada$$ will always be one of those artists that so many people want to hear from. That is because he is a top-tier writer, picks great beats, and brings so much passion to what he creates. Additionally, he is always trying new things. That can be a double-edged sword for a lot of people, however. Change can be a scary thing, even for the artist. But, Joey is embracing that challenge with his upcoming single. Yes, the 28-year-old is finally coming out with some new solo material.

According to numerous sources, including AllHipHop, Joey is teaming up with the very underrated KayCyy for “Passports & Suitcases.” It is coming this Friday, January 19, coincidentally one day before the New York spitter’s birthday. He teased the song and it found him going in his melodic bag. This is not something entirely out of the blue, but he is using more auto-tune on it. While it sounds like a vibe, fans are on the fence about it.

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Joey Bada$$ Is Sticking To His Guns

A majority of Joey’s fans are hardcore hip-hop heads and they despise when he strays away from that. One person writes, “Yeah but auto-tune is always going to be s*** no matter how old you get.” Another goes, “[The f***] is happening!? Where [the f***] is Joey?! Where’s the Hip-Hop?” Joey Bada$$ saw all of the negativity and nicely put down the haters. “Feels good to be allowed to grow. I never needed permission but thanks anyway guys. New sounds all ‘24…. Whether you like it or not [winky face emoji].”

What are your thoughts on this snippet from Joey Bada$$’s upcoming single with KayCyy “Passports & Suitcases?” Do you like it when he goes into his melodic bag, why or why not? Are fans being too critical of the direction that he is going in? Will Joey drop an album this year? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news surrounding Joey Bada$$. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Kodak Black’s Experimental Visuals For “2’CY” Draws More Questions Than Compliments

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Kodak Black is one of the most interesting characters in rap today. Not only for his oddball personality but also for some of the material he puts out. The Florida native has been active yet again this year with two full-length projects to his name. Firstly, he put out Pistolz & Pearlz back on May 26. That album ran over an hour and six minutes with a 21-song tracklist. It was his last project under the umbrella of Atlantic Records. It would only take him another five and a half months before his presumedly last tape of 2023.

Three singles would promote Kodak’s more personal record When I Was Dead. One of those was a song called “2’CY.” It was a melodic cut that featured the rapper’s warbly flow. The production had a hint of Jersey club inspiration and can be seen as more of a softer cut. This is a reason why the reactions to these visuals for the single are putting the creative inspiration of Black in question.

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Watch Kodak Black’s Haunting Music Video For “2’CY”

The video features a young boy who stumbles across a haunted house, with a little girl feasting on a dead body and Kodak’s head rapping in a fridge. The vibes clashed oddly and fans were not feeling it. XXL gathered some reactions to the imagery, with one saying, “This respectfully is the [worst] song yak ever made.” Another goes, “Why everybody making headless videos?? What’s the message n****?” Kodak has not responded to the reactions and he most likely will not. This may take the cake for the weirdest music video of the year.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new music video for “2’CY” by Kodak Black from When I Was Dead? Is this the best track from this album, why or why not? Do you think Kodak missed the mark on the visuals, especially considering the tone of the song? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Kodak Black. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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