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Gordo Speaks on Mustard: ‘He’s Just a Strange Guy’

August 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Mustard and Drake will probably never have a relationship due to his work on “Not Like Us.” In fact, Mustard claims he doesn’t want one. He just dropped a full project, and it sold 18,000 units in a week.

After the numbers hit, Mustard went scorched earth on white supremacy and Drake. Yes, the “Family Matters” emcee got dragged into the chat after the ugly numbers came out on “Faith Of A Mustard Seed.” Mustard attributed his sales, or lack thereof, to Drake, DJ Akademiks, and Gordo. The latter dropped a pretty cool dance album featuring Drake on two records.

“Drake is the Malcolm X of white people [laughing emoji] and @Akademiks make sure you post @GordoSZN first week since drake thought he did a thing with making him drop on the same day as me [laughing emoji],” Mustard posted.

Again, he further claimed, “Album sales are a form of white supremacy.”

But Gordo had some words for Mustard, although they were cloaked in a backhanded nature. “I will not tolerate any dj mustard slander…. That guy is a f*cking legend… made multiple classics.. and had one the most iconic runs ever as a producer… he’s just a strange guy,” he wrote.

I will not tolerate any dj mustard slander…. That guy is a fucking legend… made multiple classics.. and had one the most iconic runs ever as a producer… he’s just a strange guy

— GORDO (@GordoSZN) August 25, 2024

”Faith Of A Mustard Seed” marks Mustard’s fourth studio album, featuring collaborations with artists like Kirk Franklin, Lil Yachty, 42 Dugg, and Vince Staples.

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Kanye West Finally Sells Malibu Mansion for $21 Million After Gutting It

August 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In super rich people news, Kanye West has finally got rid of his Malibu mansion. The gutted beachfront property had become an infamous so called project after he stripped it down.

The house has reportedly sold for $21 million. That would be a major loss.

Get this, Belwood Investments, a California-based real estate crowdfunding firm, purchased the mansion, which was initially designed by the renowned architect Tadao Ando.

If you were keeping up with Kanye’s real estate ventures, West originally acquired the property in 2021 for $57.3 million but as we said, stripped it down to its bare framework, reportedly intending to convert it into a bomb shelter. However, the project stalled, and West eventually listed the home for $53 million, a price that found no takers.

Faced with the difficulty of selling the property, West, alongside his realtor Jason Oppenheim from “Selling Sunset,” slashed the asking price by $14 million. The final sale to Belwood Investments closed at $21 million, significantly below the original purchase price. Yikes.

Big real estate players, Jean-Baptiste Rugiero and Mehdi Maamri of The Agency represented Belwood Investments in the deal, which is expected to finalize on September 3.

Looks like more money will be dumped into it as Belwood’s CEO, Bo Belmont, announced plans to invest an additional $5 million into restoring the mansion to reflect Tadao Ando’s original vision, stating, “This is not just a phenomenal real estate investment; it is an opportunity to revitalize and preserve an architectural gem by the renowned Tadao Ando, ensuring it remains a jewel of Malibu.”

Wonder what’s up with Kanye’s other houses. Doesn’t he have one in like Wyoming?

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Nipsey Hussle Honored with Wax Figure at Invest Fest 2024

August 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

When it comes to Nipsey Hussle’s legacy, the marathon continues.

The late Crenshaw icon was recently honored with a wax figure at Invest Fest 2024. This marked the debut of the first-ever wax figure of Hussle, unveiled by an artist known as Mr. Officials as part of a $100,000 competition at the festival.

From the looks of it, they got it right because it seems fans believe the wax figure is a strikingly accurate representation of Hussle. The figure depicts him in a black t-shirt emblazoned with “Crewnshaw” across the chest in white letters, paired with a gold chain and distressed black jeans.

According to Mr. Officials, crafting this figure was a labor-intensive project that spanned over nine months.

Invest Fest’s official Instagram posted:

“A tribute to greatness meets the grind for success. Witnessing a contestant honor Nipsey Hussle with a stunning wax figure while competing for $100,000 at Invest Fest. The Marathon continues!”

This moment was especially important as the $100,000 pitch competition at Invest Fest was dedicated to Hussle’s memory, a tribute initiated by his company, The Marathon Continues. Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam, was present at the event and was reportedly moved to tears upon seeing the wax figure.

Check it out:

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Big Sean Gets Emotional When Talking New Album: ‘Your Faith Gets Tested’

August 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Big Sean gave an insight into his life during an Instagram Live session, revealing that he has “been having a hard time lately.” Speaking on the album and life in general, Big Sean stated he has been “overthinking” about the release, which led to him crying.

“I am a chronic overthinker. I’m a chronic, constant worker,” Sean said. “And I’ve been having a hard time lately, straight up. It’s not been easy… But it’s worth it.

“The whole concept of the album is like Better Me Than You, so when you go through your shit, it’s like you the one who can handle it. It gets hard. Your faith gets tested.”

You can see the moment below.

Big Sean got emotional and teared up while talking about his new album during his IG live yesterday

“it gets hard, your faith gets tested… when you make art and you put your heart into this sh*t… I don’t really try to read into what people ever say… its hard because you… pic.twitter.com/nWP5zh2g8Q

— SOUND (@itsavibe) August 27, 2024

Seven-time BET Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated hip-hop star Big Sean has officially announced that his highly anticipated album Better Me Than You will drop this Friday, August 30, via Def Jam Recordings. The rapper revealed the album’s cover artwork on social media, further fueling excitement among fans. You can see his announcement below.

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J. Prince Calls Out YSL Trial Testimony: ‘Black-on-Black Racism Feels the Worst’

August 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

J. Prince Responds to NBA YoungBoy: 'You're a Dumb Boy with Limited Thinking Ability and Disrespectful

J. Prince is not a fan of everything in the YSL Trial. After another hectic Lil Woody testimony, where he mentioned Thug was “trying to be the J. Prince of Atlanta,” Prince sounded off on the court process:

Nothing surprises me anymore when it comes to fake-ass people putting my name in their mouth. But I still find it very interesting how some prosecutors will go above and beyond the call of duty to try and destroy a man’s life for being inspired by a successful Black entrepreneur like myself. Btw, Black-on-Black racism feels the worst. #freeyoungthug

– J. Prince

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Lil Woody’s testimonies in the YSL trial get more insane by the day. When reading a transcript, Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, would not say the n-word, which Woody caught on to and asked what “N” was during a court session.

“What is ‘n,’” Woody said to the word’s spelling. “Oh ‘nigga.’”

Woody tries to get Thug’s lawyer to say the N word LMFAOOO pic.twitter.com/XyZxQfprC8

— THUGGERDAILY ひ (@ThuggerDaily) August 27, 2024

Earlier this month, the Georgia Supreme Court suspended attorney Jonathan Reuven Melnick for six months due to conduct unrelated to the ongoing trial. Huh, what, wow.

As a result, witness Kenneth Copeland, also known as Lil’ Woody, appeared in court on Tuesday without his attorney—like, no lawyer at all.

During his testimony, Copeland repeatedly responded to Assistant District Attorney Simone Hylton with the phrase, “I don’t recall.”

Get this: Melnick’s suspension was confirmed by a Georgia Supreme Court decision that was released on Tuesday morning. The court order stated, “Accordingly, it is hereby ordered that Jonathan R. Melnick is suspended from the practice of law in Georgia for six months. The suspension based on this opinion will take effect as of the date this opinion is issued and will expire by its own terms six months later.” The State Bar of Georgia’s directory lists Jonathan Melnick as suspended for “non-compliance” with Continuing Legal Education rules, rendering him ineligible to practice law in the state.

So what’s interesting is that after spending most of the morning on the stand, Copeland refused to continue testifying upon learning of Melnick’s suspension, insisting on having legal representation present.

Judge Whitaker, probably as frustrated as everyone else, responded by dismissing the jury for recess and committed to securing a public defender for Copeland in Melnick’s absence. When the court reconvened, Whitaker announced that the appointed attorney would not be available until the next day, meaning Copeland’s testimony could not proceed.

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Nicki Minaj Announces Deluxe Edition of ‘Pink Friday 2’

August 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj Announces Second Leg of Record-Breaking Pink Friday 2 World Tour

Nicki Minaj is set to give fans more of her Pink Friday 2 world. The Rap Queen announced that the album’s deluxe edition will be Gag City Reloaded. “9.13.24 #GagCityRELOADED THE DELUXE ALBUM,” Minaj wrote on Instagram.

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In other news, Nicki Minaj’s lawyer is responding to a disgruntled fan who sued the rap queen for slander. In response, Minaj’s lawyer speaks up.

According to Nicki’s attorney, Judd Burstein, the plaintiff, Tameer Peak, is accused of constantly harassing the superstar.

“He has now graduated to seeking to shake her down financially with manifestly false allegations and legally frivolous claims,” Burstein continued to TMZ. “He will regret having gone down this disreputable road when he is forced to pay her legal fees as required by California law.”

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Peak has been a devoted fan of Nicki Minaj for the past 15 years, actively promoting her career and her 2023 album, Pink Friday 2. However, the relationship between the fan and the superstar allegedly took a turn for the worse in 2017, during what Minaj referred to as her “Nicki hate train” phase. During this period, Peak alleges that Minaj began accusing her fans, including him, of being “paid moles” sent to undermine her success.

Peak’s lawsuit details several incidents in which he claims Minaj publicly humiliated and mistreated him. In one instance, he alleges that Nicki invited him to her hotel room, only to ridicule him in front of 100,000 viewers on Instagram Live. The suit also accuses Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, of physically assaulting Peak during a Super Bowl weekend event in 2020—a situation Minaj allegedly acknowledged in a direct message to Peak afterward.

The allegations further state that in 2024, Minaj sent messages through third parties instructing Peak to “stop saying dumb s–t,” which he claims damaged his reputation within her fanbase, the Barbz. Peak also points to several interactions on Twitter (now X) and Stationhead, where Minaj allegedly made disparaging comments about his mental stability and financial situation. She reportedly referred to him as “one sandwich short of a picnic” and implied he was on welfare, contributing to what Peak describes as a campaign to discredit and defame him.

In his lawsuit, Peak is seeking $5 million in damages for the reputational harm, emotional distress, and financial loss he says he has suffered as a result of Minaj’s actions.

Thoughts?

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Today In Hip-Hop History: Wu-Tang Clan’s DJ Mathematics Dropped His Debut LP ‘Love Hell Or Right(Da Come Up)’ 21 Years Ago

August 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On this day in Hip Hop in 2003, the creator of the iconic Wu-Tang Clan “W” and the group’s only DJ Mathematics, released his debut solo project, Love Hell Or Right (Da Come Up) 21 Years Ago, on the indie On The Corner imprint.

As the first of seven full-length albums from Mathematics, this 21-track LP introduced several W affiliates, and Math recruited some of the more recognized Killa Bees on this project as well. Cappadona and other Wu members made their appearance on “Respect Mine”, while Sunz of Man’s Killa Sin and Prodigal Sunn on “Have Mercy ‘and “Hip Hop 101”, which includes late crooner Allah Real, elder Born Justice and Popa Wu’s son Shacronz. With Math exclusively producing all of the album’s tracks except for the skit “On The Radio”, produced by the RZA, Mathematics’ first full-length effort was a cavalier one.

Salute to Mathematics, RZA and the rest of the Clan and all of its affiliates for making this project a piece of Hip Ho[ History!

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SOURCE SPORTS: City Of Gods! NY Yankees’ Aaron Judge and NY Mets’ Francisco Lindor Named As MLB’s Players Of The Week

August 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Empire State definitely represents in Major League Baseball, as both Players of the Week come from New York teams. The players who were voted as the best of the American and National Leagues should be no surprise to real baseball fans.

Aaron Judge and Francisco Lindor have been named as the American League and National League’s Players of the Week in the last full week of August, which leaves a little more than a month before the Pennant races begin in late September. Judge and the Yankees faced the Detroit Tigers, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Colorado Rockies last week, while the Amazins took on the Orioles and the San Diego Padres. The Mets broke even in their series against San Diego, edging the Padres by one run in both wins, while the Bronx Bombers beat the Rockies 2-1 in their 3-game series and the same results against the O’s.

Individually, both Lindor and Judge have put up phenomenal stats that would easily put them in the MVP conversation of either league. The 6X All-Star maintained a whopping .381 BA this week, with seven homers and 11 RBIs. Mets’ superstar shortstop boasted a .345 batting average last week, with four doubles, 3 HRs, and six RBIs.

This week, the Mets have to take on the NL West’s second-place Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox, who currently have the worst win-loss record in MLB. The Bombers have a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, with the Yanks already ahead after yesterday’s 5-2 victory. This weekend, the Yankees begin their series against the NL Central’s third-place Cards.

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