Female Rap

Rasheeda Claims Modern Femcees Have It Far Easier Than OGs

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During a recent interview, Rasheeda shared her thoughts on the current state of the female rap game, claiming that artists have it far easier nowadays. She recalled her own come-up, explaining how she had to take a boots-on-the-ground approach to building her following, as she didn’t have social media at her disposal. While she doesn’t fault younger artists for the advantages they have, she calls what she went through “real artist development,” noting how nothing can shake her confidence.

“There’s differences, but there’s similarities,” she said of the different generations. “We didn’t have social media, we didn’t have the internet, we didn’t have computers, sh*t. N***as ain’t have computers, n***as ain’t have phones like that for real… So it’s like, everything you did was really out the mud. Every fan, every show, every single thing that you did was the truth.”

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Rasheeda Says She Did Everything “Out The Mud’

She went on to describe how it’s much easier for artists nowadays to put their work out there for millions to see, whereas she had to travel around for exposure. “We had to drive to these places and really put in the work,” she explained. “And that’s where real artist development come in.” Rasheeda continued, citing the challenges that came along with being part of a male-dominated industry as a woman in hip hop.

“You had to prove yourself,” she said. “As far as me? Keep in mind I was reigned as the ‘Queen of Crunk,’ so I got n***as like Lil Jon. I’m opening up for them n***as, so I gotta come with it. I got to be remembered. People got to be like, ‘that girl did that.’” What do you think of Rasheeda’s comments on the differences between OG female rappers and current artists? Do you agree with her? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Trina Denies Nicki Minaj Shade After Dubbing Beyonce The “Queen Of Rap”

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Over the past few days, a resurfaced clip of Trina showing love to Beyonce has been making its rounds online, sparking quite a bit of controversy. In the clip, Trina acknowledged Bey for her contributions to female rap. “She is the No. 1 female rapper when she does rap,” she told HipHopDX at the time. “There’s no sleeping on the Queen.” Her eagerness to put Beyonce ahead of the pack raised some eyebrows, and she only doubled down when the interview gained traction.

“For the dusty crusty funky b***hes in the bacccckkkk [loudly speaking emoji] Beyoncé is the queen of rap (when she raps) and ALL other genres of music,” she wrote on her Instagram Story earlier this week. “I rlly don’t give a rats a** how anybody feel, I said what I said .. that’s the Queen Bey and I’m gonna STAN.” While there’s no doubt that Beyonce is the queen of something, some social media users hesitate to say that it’s rap. Some have even speculated that Trina’s comments were a jab at Nicki Minaj, who’s commonly recognized as the true “Queen of Rap.”

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Trina Defends Her Opinion

Trina was quick to shut this speculation down, however, after a clip of her covering Nicki’s Pink Friday track “Moment For Life” began to circulate. She took to the opportunity to remind fans that her love for Bey doesn’t counteract her appreciation for Nicki, as she roots for all of her fellow female artists. “Yes ‼ Came thru and slayed it,” she commented on a clip of her cover on The Jasmine Brand‘s Instagram. “See that’s the thing I don’t have any problems with NOBODY!” she continued. “Im probably the only female artist that always show love to all the female artist. No jealousy No insecurities over here. I’m actually ya favorite fave … FAVE. Don’t let that go over ya head. (Jokes Up).”

“What’s the REAL problem? My choice. My opinion of who I said the queen is. The f*ck y’all think this is. A f*ckn colt,” she added. What do you think of Trina calling Beyonce the “Queen of Rap?” Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Nicki Minaj Blasts Industry For Weak State Of Female Hip-Hop, Jess Hilarious Responds

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Nicki Minaj recently stirred up a firestorm by speaking on the current state of female hip-hop, one she feels quite disappointed by. Moreover, she recently called out the music industry for, in her opinion, signing female rappers with subpar rapping ability in order to replace her. Of course, the Trinidadian MC has a lot to say on this subject and has plenty of good reason to right now, if only for the fact that she’s promoting her new album Pink Friday 2. On that album she also tears into other femcees and the hip-hop game as a whole, so she’s just relaying what she already spit. But the 41-year-old definitely ruffled some feathers here and spoke on people who don’t know music being authorities on it, addressing a topic that is much bigger than just her.

“Rap should sound like f***ing rap!” Nicki Minaj exploded while on air on a radio program. “That’s y’all f***ing problem, and that’s why all of the record labels– not all, but some– are scrambling so bad because they about to go f***ing bankrupt. ‘Cause they was trying so bad to replace this one b***h. When you water something down, you lose the quality, which then loses the investors and investments. ‘Cause it’s not bringing back any profit.

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Nicki Minaj’s Comments On The State Of Female Rap; Listen

“And that is why people who do not understand rap are judging rap,” Nicki Minaj continued. “Why? It’s because, the same way y’all used to get mad and say, ‘Hm, who’s actually voting for the Grammys?’ Well, guess what? You have no idea? Most people voting for most awards don’t listen to that kind of music that they’re voting for. Most people speaking on music don’t actually listen to the kind of music they’re speaking on.”

Jess Hilarious Chimes In

Meanwhile, comedian, radio host, and The Breakfast Club alum Jess Hilarious had this to retort with. “But you’re purposely doing FEATURES with these girls that ‘can’t rap,’” she wrote in the comments section of The Neighborhood Talk‘s coverage of Nicki’s statements. “You never put somebody that can actually rap on your s**t. So you’re in fact helping the labels replace you?” For more news and updates on Nicki Minaj and Jess Hilarious, stay logged into HNHH.

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Queen Latifah Inducted Into National Recording Registry

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Queen Latifah is one of the most important rappers in history. She first hit the rap scene all the way back in 1989 at just 19. It was in that year that the rapper released her debut album, “All Hail The Queen.” The album’s empowering and Afrocentric lyrics were an instant hit. Subsequently, the Queen has gone on to inspire multiple generations of female rappers. Overall, the New Jersey native has made an incredible impact on the industry. Now, she has ensured her voice will live on forever.

On Wednesday, the Library of Congress announced that Queen Latifah had been inducted into the National Recording Registry. The registry is a database that preserves culturally significant recordings. Other inductees on this year’s list include Mariah Carey’s holiday standard “All I Want for Christmas is You,” Madonna’s “Like A Virgin” and Daddy Yankee’s 2004 smash “Gasolina.’ The registry was first created in 2000. Most of the inductees have been older jazz and rock songs. However, there have been a few hip-hip entries in the past. Jay-Z’s album The Blueprint and Dr. Dre’s The Chronic are two notable standouts.

Queen Latifah Inspires Multiple Generations

Host Queen Latifah speaks onstage during the 54th NAACP Image Awards (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

NPR would go on to explain why Queen Latifah was chosen for induction. “Her album showed rap could cross genres including reggae, hip-hop, house and jazz — while also opening opportunities for other female rappers.” On that point, her impact on female rappers is perhaps what she’s best known for. In 1993 she released her classic single “U.N.I.T.Y.” The song became a rallying cry for black women against the sexism they often face in hip-hop and society at-large. It speaks to the song’s longevity that it still gets play 30 years after its release.

However, it’s not just the rap game that Queen Latifah has conquered. After putting music on the back burner, the star became an A-list actress in the 90s and 2000s. Indeed, she is near the top of the short list of rappers who succeeded in Hollywood. Additionally, she has also dipped her toe in the daytime talk show waters. Two different iterations of “The Queen Latifah Show” ran from 1999 to 2001 and from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, the star long since solidified herself as a fashion icon. Overall, regardless of whether she’s rapping or acting, Queen Latifah has had a truly legendary career.

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