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Today In Hip Hop History: Snoop Dogg Dropped ‘The Last Meal’ LP 22 Years Ago

December 19, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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On this date in 2000, West Coast rap giant Snoop Dogg released his fifth full-length studio album entitled The Last Meal, which was released on Master P’s Dirty South, independent powerhouse, No Limit Records, as well as the first album on Snoop’s Doggystyle Records. This album was released during the “dog days” of Death Row, with Snoop and Dre parting ways with their former boss and label owner Suge Knight. The album was leaked on the internet on December 1, 2000, by Suge Knight who made all tracks downloadable in MP3 from the official site of his and Snoop Dogg’s former company Death Row Records, which featured links to tracks from both Tha Last Meal and Dead Man Walkin’ albums, asking visitors to “take The Snoop Dogg Challenge” and decide “song for song” which is the better album.

There was some heavy production on the album, with tracks primarily from Dr. Dre and Master P, adding Timbaland and Soopafly to the unique flavor of this project as well. The most recognizable track from the album was “Lay Low” a melodic track featuring Butch Cassidy, The Outsidaz with Nate Dogg singing the hook and Dr. Dre behind the boards, capturing that original G-funk sound of the 213.

Salute to Snoop, Master P, Dre and the entire No Limit/Death Row teams who helps mold this timeless classic!

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The Game Clapbacks At Social Media For Attacking 12-Year Old Daughters Party Look

December 19, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Last night, rapper The Game posted a photo of his 12-year-old daughter Cali attending The Combs twins Sweet 16 party. While he did post a disclaimer about her look, that didn’t stop the internet.

Screen Shot 2022 12 19 at 8.04.12 AM — Cali at The Combs Twins Sweet 16 party

He wrote:

Somebody please tell the LORD to help…. She was just 2 years old like a week ago…. Now my baby is 12 years old, growing up & it won’t stop

Please FOLLOW her new page @calilynndreamtaylor the old one is hacked.

[DISCLAIMER: before the internet get to INTERNET’n, me & her mother both agreed to let her do her make up for the young & beautiful @the_combs_twins sweet 16 birthday party].

Screen Shot 2022 12 19 at 7.53.30 AM — 12-year-old Cali

The photo made its rounds and the comments were in shambles when social media users expressed their opinions about Cali’s makeup and outfit choice. The Game jumped in the comments on the Shaderoom and lashed out at critics.

I’m gonna say this once so people who aren’t her parents get it. My daughter is 12 & both of her parents are more than strict. Tiffney is a school teacher with a masters degree & 2 other degrees who is an amazing parent & is very capable of raising our daughter to be great even if I wasn’t in the picture… but I am in the picture so… Tiffney called me & asked me would it be okay for my daughter to wear the dress in the photo to the twins party… after talking to her thoroughly for over an hour about it, I agreed to let my daughter rock.. being that she wears a school uniform 5 days a week. My daughter has grown tremendously over the last year & is now almost 5’9 in height & beautiful. She’s a straight A student & is shy in most cases & dresses like a Tom boy in baggy jeans and Dr. Martin boots damn near everyday. The twins had a futuristic bday theme & my baby wanted to look great & be in full confidence going to support her friends celebration. I am her father & her protector and she is & will always be an amazing young woman. I wish everyone happy holidays & thanks for your opinions on a child that belongs to US but we GOT THIS.

Do you think comments about kids are off-limits on social media?

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Joseph Sikora And Tip ‘T.I.’ Harris Star in New Psychological Horror Film FEAR

December 18, 2022 by newhiphopnews

The horror flicks we use to love are making a huge comeback featuring some of our favorite stars. The psychological horror film—FEAR is set to hit theaters on Jan.27 starring Joseph Sikora, King Bach, Terrence Jenkins, Tip ‘T.I.’ Harris, and more. The film plays on your worst fears and what happens when you let things that scare you take control of your mind.

This psychological horror film follows a group of friends who gather for that typical friends weekend getaway at a remote and historic hotel. Their celebration takes a terrifying quick and sudden turn as each one of the guests has to face their own worst fear one by one thanks to a powerful force inside the hotel. The trailer shows the group sharing their biggest fears—some of which we can all relate to.

Are you scared?
Watch the trailer below.

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[WATCH] Deb Antney Says Gucci Mane Didn’t Like Nicki Minaj Because He Couldn’t Have Sex w/ Her, Called Him “Selfish”

December 17, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Management mogul Debra Antney appeared on the candid Hip Hop-centered podcast My Expert Opinion, which is led by battle rap mainstay Math Hoffa and opened up about the in-house tension between Gucci Mane and Nicki Minaj. Antney, who jumpstarted the careers of both artists, says simply that Nicki wanted it more than all of her artists.

Ms. Antney, nicknamed “pitbull in a skirt”, says that Gucci couldn’t stand Nicki, saying, “You know what hurt me? Gucci couldn’t stand her. He didn’t like Nicki.” Deb added that it was because Gucci couldn’t sleep with Nicki, and she went on to claim that Gucci is “very selfish.”

She added that she didn’t know how Gucci could even sign artists to his 1017 imprint, because, in her expert opinion, his own selfish agenda, She said, “Because you got to understand. The artists ain’t never gonna let another artist become bigger than them.”

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Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Widow: There Was No Fight Before He Left Home

December 17, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Allison Holker, the widow of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, told police they did not fight before he left home on Monday morning.

A housekeeper discovered Stephen dead in a pool of blood after he failed to check out of his hotel Tuesday. The 40-year-old died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

The dancer/producer was best known as Ellen DeGeneres‘ longtime DJ on So You Think You Can Dance.

Allison, 34, insisted they did not fight or argue before he left home Monday morning, just three days after celebrating their wedding anniversary.

Allison told cops he didn’t return her phone calls which was extremely out of character.

Police accompanied Allison back to the couple’s $4 million mansion to search for any clues about his disappearance. Then they received a 911 call from a nearby motel, where a housekeeper had discovered Stephen’s body.

The couple were parents to daughter Zaia, 3, son Maddox, 6, and Allison’s daughter Weslie Fowler, 14, from a prior relationship.
In a sit-down interview with Jennifer Hudson last month, the couple discussed having more children.

Stephen and Allison, both professional dancers, met on the set of “So You Think You Can Dance.” The two began dating and eventually married. He adopted Allison’s daughter Weslie, center, as his own. The couple celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary just three days before he took his own life in a $107-a-night room at the Oak Tree Inn, a motel less than a mile from his home.

The motel manager, who asked to be identified by his first name, Rakesh, told DailyMail.com: “He went into his room, and he never came out. At 11.15 a.m. on Tuesday, the maid opened the door to check on the room. There was his stuff in there but no one there. She checked the bathroom, and there was blood everywhere.”

He added:

“She was very scared. This is the first time anything like that has happened here. We called 911, they told us to check his pulse but there was nothing. The paramedics and the police came, and they said he was dead. Maybe he did it during the day on Monday. It’s a busy, loud road outside here, it’s possible nobody heard it because of that.”
Watch the video below.

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Rihanna And A$AP Rocky Finally Share Photos Of Their Baby Boy

December 17, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Finally, we get to see mogul Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky’s baby boy. After much anticipation and seeing the new parents out and a bout the world wondered—when would we get to see the golden child? While we still don’t know the baby’s name we are happy just to see this little muffin.

Jason Lee’s Hollywood Unlocked posted photos of the adorbable baby boy and even shared a sweet video of the precious baby.

From Hollywood Unlocked:
#HUExclusive: Months after welcoming her first child with A$AP Rocky, Rihanna is finally sharing pictures of their adorable son!

#HUBabyFever: The cutest! #Rihanna shares a cute clip of her and #ASAPRocky’s baby boy #Socialites, who does he favor more? Mom or Dad?

CLICK HERE to see video of the baby boy.

Screen Shot 2022 12 17 at 10.04.13 AM — Rihanna and A$AP’s baby boy

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Boosie Calls Gunna A “Rat” For Taking Alford Plea Deal In YSL RICO Case

December 16, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Sergio “Gunna” Kitchens would be released from jail after taking an Alford plea to one count of racketeering, which left him with one year time served and the four remaining years being handed as a suspended sentence.

Boosie took to Twitter to condemn Gunna, and says that he’s a “rat”.

Gunna released a statement regarding taking the Alford plea, saying, “I have chosen to end my own RICO case with an Alford plea and end my personal ordeal by publicly acknowledging my association with YSL.” Gunna added, “An Alford plea in my case is the entry of a guilty plea to the one charge against me, which is in my best interest, while at the same time maintaining my innocence toward the same charge.”

Young Thug remains in jail without bond pending the YSL RICO trial, which is scheduled to get underway in January 2023.

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Yaya Mayweather Gets Six Years Probation In 2020 Stabbing Case

December 16, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Several reports have confirmed that Iyanna “Yaya” Mayweather, the daughter of living boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., received six years of deferred adjudication after pleading guilty to the 2020 stabbing of another woman in Cypress, a suburb outside of Houston, Texas.

Mayweather went in front of a judge last month and plead guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for the incident in 2020, where she stabbed NBA YoungBoy’s BM several times in the arm following a physical altercation. The plea taken by Mayweather allows her to avoid jail time.

A deferred adjudication is a special form of judge-ordered probation that allows Iyanna to accept responsibility for a crime without an actual conviction placed on record. Under her sentence, Iyanna will need to abide by the following:

Cannot commit any offenses
Cannot use or possess any illegal drug or prescription drugs that are not currently prescribed by a medical professional
Report to supervising officer
Work a suitable employment and/or attend school full-time
Remain within Harris County or any counties directly touching Harris County, and cannot travel outside the location unless given permission

Earlier this year, Mayweather celebrated her birthday and posted a pic wearing a shirt bearing her mugshot.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Dr. Dre’s Debut Solo LP ‘The Chronic’ Turns 30 Years Old!

December 15, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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On this date in 1992, Dr. Dre released his debut solo album The Chronic on his own Death Row Records imprint, which was distributed by Priority Records. This album introduced the world to the Death Row experience, G-Funk infused Hip Hop and the one and only Snoop Doggy Dogg.

Recorded in Death Row Studios in L.A., The Chronic album was created under the influence of some of the most powerful marijuana in the United States during that time, hence, the title. It was also fueled by Dre’s relentless passion to show his former crewmates from N.W.A. that he could make it on his own as well as prove to the world that he could do more than just make dope beats.

Timeless tracks where Dre shined on the lyrical side include “Let Me Ride”, “Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang” along with Snoop, and “The Day The Niggaz Took Over”, where Daz, Dre, and RBX went in about racial tensions during the 1992 L.A. riots.

Even with its conceptual perfection and trailblazing sound, which left an open market for artists like The Dogg Pound, 213, and Warren G., The Chronic is still Dre’s second best-selling album behind The Chronic: 2001, which went sextuple platinum.

Salute to everyone at Death Row Records who contributed to this gangsta rap classic! Cali love!!

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