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Today In Hip Hop History: The L.O.X. Dropped Their Second Album ‘We Are The Streets’ 24 Years Ago

January 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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On this date at the top of the 21st century, legendary Yonkers trio The L.O.X.(Living Off Experience) released their sophomore full-length LP appropriately titled We Are The Streets on the Ruff Ryders/Interscope imprint.

Produced primarily by Double R in-house producer Swizz Beatz, We Are The Streets saw substantially more commercial success than its predecessor Money, Power And Respect, which solidified The L.O.X.’s hardcore Hip Hop fanbase. This sophomore album secured The l.O.X.’s tenure in the game despite their fallout with Sean “Diddy” Combs and Bad Boy Records not long after. The album was propelled by hit singles, but ironically the production of two of the three main singles was outsourced; ‘Ryde Or Die Bitch”, which was produced by Timbaland, and “Recognize”, which was produced by DJ Premier.

The album saw a short tenure on the Billboard charts, reaching Number 5 on Billboard 200 and Number 2 on US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

Salute to Jada, Sheek Styles, Swizz, Eve, Dee, Waah, and the entire Ruff Ryder camp for this crucial piece of Hip Hop history!

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WATCH: North West Walks Ye Through Video Treatment for Upcoming ‘Vultures’ Video

January 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

North West Reveals Her Rap Name in Verse from Ye's Upcoming Album

The Vultures album is loading, and Kanye West revealed an upcoming video treatment that his daughter, North West, is executing.

“TALKING VIDEO TREATMENT BY YOUR BESTIE MS MS WESTIE,” Ye captioned the post.

In the pictures, there are scenes with basketball players, a boxing ring, a Lamborghini, and more.

You can hear the breakdown from Ms Ms Westie below.

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Ye has released the trailer for he and Ty Dolla $ign’s forthcoming music video, “Vultures,” featuring Bump J and Lil Durk.

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Ye and Ty$ have also announced the release dates for all three volumes of the Vultures album: Feb. 9, March 8, and April 5.

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Meek Mill Called Out For His Explanation Of Charging $250K For A Feature

January 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Meek Mill is being called out on social media for his attempt to justify charging $250,000 for a guest verse. He had claimed that was his standard rate in a post on Twitter, on Tuesday afternoon. “Every time I do a verse I charge 250k and up if you got 150k on sight and I like the song we can swap it outtt!!!!” he wrote. Afterward, fans tried to rationalize how a song featuring Meek could remain financially profitable.

“If you spend $250,000 on a guest verse, you’d need to generate roughly 75 million streams just to break even on that expense — assuming you own 100 percent of the record. Add production and engineering costs and that break even line rise,” one user argued in response to Meek.

Meek Mill Poses With Robert Kraft

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 18: Abraham Madkour and Meek Mill present Robert. Kraft with the Lifetime Achievement award during the 15th Annual Sports Business. Journal Awards ceremony at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on May 18, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

In response, Meek argued: “Nah it’s brand swapping some of these artist need others platform to get their point across and I offer them data and fanbase opportunities along with mass marketing I have 50 millions followers with real engagement … you can get good playlisting with solid meek feat!” Check out the back and forth on Twitter below.

Meek Mill Explains What He Charges For A Feature

Every time I do a verse I charge 250k and up if you got 150k on sight and I like the song we can swap it outtt!!!!

— MeekMill (@MeekMill) January 23, 2024

Nah it’s brand swapping some of these artist need others platform to get their point across and I offer them data and fanbase opportunities along with mass marketing I have 50 millions followers with real engagement … you can get good playlisting with solid meek feat! https://t.co/vvL4EBM5KW

— MeekMill (@MeekMill) January 24, 2024

The claim about his rate comes after Meek teamed up with Fivio Foreign for the single, “Same 24,” earlier this month. Be on the lookout for further updates on Meek Mill on HotNewHipHop.

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[WATCH] B.G. Tells Lil Wayne Stop Playing With Hot Boys Reunion

January 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Original Hot Boy B.G. seemed to be trying to distance himself from Lil Wayne. especially after calling the pop culture icon a “bitch” on Finesse2Tymes’ Gangstafied” track, but now B.G. is singing a diffrerent song when it comes to connecting with Wayne for a Hot Boys Reunion.

Check out the video HERE

On Instagram Live, B.G. said, “Say Juve, there’s people on my line, man, about this Hot Boys reunion. Weezy, stop playing, man. It’s a big bag involved, man. Ya heard me?” He added, “I know you super rich. I know you like Taylor Swift outchea. Come on, man. Stop playing, man. Let’s get to this bag.”

The Hot Boys formed in NOLA in 1997, composing of Juvenile, B.G., Turk and Lil Wayne. Their first album, Get It How U Live!, brought them their notoriety, but their claim to fame came with their sophomore LP Guerrilla Warfare, featuring the track “Hot Girl”, with the Big Tymers. Guerrilla Warfare was also the Hot Boys first certified platinum album.

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50 Cent Continues Legal Battle to Collect Debt from Teairra Mari

January 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rapper and business mogul 50 Cent is steadfast in his efforts to collect a 5-figure judgment from reality TV star Teairra Mari, following a dismissed lawsuit she filed against him. The legal saga, which has persisted for years, shows no signs of disappearing, with 50 Cent recently escalating his collection efforts.

According to court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has filed a Writ of Execution against Mari in Sacramento County, California. This legal move was made earlier this month and is aimed at enforcing the judgment, which continues to accrue daily interest. The current amount owed by Mari has ballooned to $50,476. This includes the initial award of $30,000 in legal fees and an additional $5,000 in sanctions and other fees, along with $14,000 in accumulated interest due to non-payment.

The Writ of Execution is a significant step, authorizing the Sheriff’s Department to take actions to enforce the judgment. This could involve seizing assets or other means of collecting the debt. 50 Cent’s decision to target Sacramento County suggests he believes Mari may have assets in Northern California, despite her last known address being in Atlanta, Georgia.

The background of this legal dispute stems from a lawsuit Teairra Mari filed against 50 Cent, which was ultimately dismissed. Since then, 50 Cent has been actively pursuing the collection of the judgment. He has previously accused Mari of not cooperating with efforts to ascertain her financial status, including failing to turn over bank records or provide details about her income.

At one point, 50 Cent even employed a private investigator to locate Mari and assess her financial situation. Mari, known for her role in “Love & Hip Hop,” has reportedly claimed in court that she has “virtually no assets and virtually no sources of income,” stating she hasn’t had steady employment since late 2019.

Mari has admitted to earning minimal income through sponsored posts on Instagram and starting a skincare business, which has yet to be profitable. Despite expressing willingness to agree to a payment plan, she has not proposed any specific plan to settle the debt.

The outcome of this ongoing saga remains to be seen, but one thing seems certain, 50 Cent is not letting up.

Thoughts?

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SOURCE SPORTS: [WATCH] Cam’ron Says He Almost Got In A Fight with Ben Simmons

January 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On Cam and Mase’s most recent episode of their It Is What It Is podcast, told their audience that he and Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons almost took it to the physical.

At around the 50 minute mark of the show, the Dipset head honcho turned sportscaster recalled sitting courtside at the Lakers vs. Nets game when he noticed Ben Simmons on the bench and joked that he forgot he played basketball.

Cam then spoke about going to the VIP area and crossing paths with Simmons after the game and mentally preparing himself for what might have to happen if the two took the beef to fisticuffs. Cam criticized Simmons for playing mind games and suggested that Simmons communicate honestly instead of engaging in such behavior, hinging on the fact that he doesn’t appreciate the games

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Nia Long Awarded Sole Physical Custody and $32,500 Per Month In Agreement With Ex Ime Udoka

January 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Actress Nia Long has reached an agreement in her custody battle with ex-partner Ime Udoka, following their separation amid a widely publicized cheating scandal. As per the latest court documents, Long has been granted sole physical custody of their 12-year-old son, Kez, along with a substantial monthly child support settlement.

ETonline reports that the court documents, which they obtained, outline the specifics of the custody and support agreement. Nia Long will receive $32,500 per month in child support from Ime Udoka. This figure, while notable, is about half of what the court initially indicated she might be entitled to, but was ultimately the amount mutually agreed upon by Long and Udoka.

In terms of custody, the agreement stipulates that Long will have sole physical custody of their son, accounting for 95 percent of the time. Meanwhile, Udoka, who is a professional basketball coach, has been allotted a “5 percent timeshare” with Kez. This arrangement acknowledges both Long’s and Udoka’s schedules, providing Udoka with reasonable visitation rights.

The court documents also state, “If the parties are unable to agree upon Udoka’s visitation with Kez, they shall consult and work together with Kez’s treating therapist to encourage the visits with Udoka, and the therapist will inform the parties of what is best for Kez.” .

Despite the arrangement for physical custody, Long and Udoka will still share joint legal custody of Kez. This means they will both have the right and responsibility to make decisions concerning their son’s health, education, and welfare. The documents elaborate, “Long and Udoka shall confer with each other before making such decisions and confirm their decisions in writing.” In cases of disagreement, Long will have the authority to make the final decision for Kez, provided she gives Udoka 24 hours’ advance written notice.

The resolution of this custody battle comes after a turbulent period for Nia Long and Ime Udoka, marked by the public unraveling of their relationship. The agreement reflects a commitment to prioritizing the best interests of their son, amidst the challenges of navigating co-parenting post-separation.

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