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Benzino Reacts To J. Cole’s Kendrick Lamar Apology, Challenges Eminem To A Rap Battle

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After Kendrick Lamar dissed Drake and J. Cole on “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin, fans were eager to hear how each MC would fire back. Their wishes were partially granted earlier this month when Cole surprise-released his album Might Delete Later, complete with a Kendrick diss track, “7 Minute Drill.” Not long after the release, however, J. Cole had a change of heart. During his performance at Dreamville, he apologized for the song, and even later removed it from streaming services for good.

The unexpected move was pretty controversial among fans, but according to Benzino, it didn’t come as a surprise to him. During a recent chat with TMZ Hip Hop, The Source icon weighed in on the debacle and came to J. Cole’s defense. Moreover, he praised the MC for staying relatively unproblematic, and for setting a good example of conflict resolution.

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Benzino Praises J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, And Drake

“J. Cole, Kendrick, Drake, they’re not battle rappers. Not saying that they can’t, but they didn’t come into the game as that. They came into the game making amazing songs,” he explained. While Benzino might respect J. Cole for his approach to the beef, he notes that the same doesn’t apply to him amid his years-long feud with Eminem.

Elsewhere in the interview, he challenged Slim Shady to a face-to-face rap battle, as he believes he’s in his prime. “I believe I could face-to-face battle with him and I’m willing to do so,” he announced. “I’m willing to challenge him right here on TMZ. A face-to-face battle, three rounds, and I believe I could take him.“

Benzino Pushes For Face-To-Face Battle With Eminem

 

What do you think of Benzino saluting J. Cole for apologizing for his Kendrick Lamar diss, “7 Minute Drill”? What about him challenging Eminem to a rap battle? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake Says He’s Yet To Push The “Red Button” After Diss Track Leak

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Yesterday (April 13), what appeared to be Drake’s eagerly anticipated response to disses from Kendrick Lamar, Metro Boomin, Rick Ross, Future, and more surfaced online. At first, most listeners didn’t believe the track, reportedly titled “Push Ups,” was real. Instead, it was widely speculated that it was generated using AI. Eventually, a new high-quality version began making its rounds, which DJ Akademiks reacted to on stream.

Of course, once the track was confirmed to be real, fans went wild. They’ve since been busy analyzing each and every jab, and many believe he’s come out on top. According to Drizzy, however, he’s just getting started. A screenshot of some DMs between the Toronto-born performer and an associate has now been unveiled, revealing that he’s got more up his sleeve.

Read More: Drake Responds To Leaked Diss Reactions In The Most Drake Way Possible

Drake Is Just Getting Started

“Red button even pushed yet?” the associate asked Drake. “Nope,” he replied, “Not even close.” Obviously, things are only beginning, but the uproar he’s already managed to create is pretty impressive. Countless social media users are sharing their reactions online, and speculating what’s to come. He’s yet to say much about the situation, though he did share a photo of Uma Thurman in Kill Bill on his Instagram Story, poking fun at the whole “20 vs 1” debacle.

Shortly after Drake’s diss dropped, Rick Ross even responded with a track of his own, “Champagne Moments.” On it, he accuses Drizzy of getting a nose job, hitting French Montana with a cease and desist, and much more. Clearly, he didn’t waste any time. It’s now speculated that the cease and desist he mentions in the song was over Drake’s scrapped “Splash Brothers” verse for Mac & Cheese 5. What do you think of Drake claiming the “red button” hasn’t even been pushed yet? What else do you think he has up his sleeve? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Jadakiss Wants To Ask J Cole “What Happened?” With Kendrick Lamar Feud

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Jadakiss wants to speak with J Cole about his apology to Kendrick Lamar because he can’t figure out why he did it. Appearing on The Stephen A. Smith Show, he discussed Cole’s apology as well as Lamar’s feud with Drake.

Jadakiss began by explaining that he doesn’t think Cole was “worried” about what Lamar was going to fire back with and instead suggested that he “felt something internally.” From there, he said that he wants to ask Cole “what happened?” Jadakiss also theorized that Drake is definitely going to drop a response but that it will come when “it dies down.”

Read More: J Cole Apologizes To Kendrick Lamar For “7 Minute Drill” Diss: “That’s The Lamest Sh*t I Ever Did”

J Cole Performs At Dreamville Festival

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 7: J.Cole performs during 2024 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 7, 2024 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

Cole’s apology came just days after he dropped a response to Lamar’s verse on “Like That” with his own song, “7 Minute Drill.” On the effort, he labeled Lamar’s discography overrated. Performing at Dreamville Festival, he admitted he didn’t feel good about doing so. “I’m so proud of that project except for one part,” Cole said. “There’s one part of that sh*t that makes me feel like, ‘Man, that’s the lamest sh*t I ever did in my f*cking life.’ And, I know this is not what a lot of people wanna hear. I can hear my n****s up there right now like, ‘Nah, don’t do that.’” He further labeled Lamar as one of the greatest of all time and has since deleted “7 Minute Drill” from streaming services.

Jadakiss Discusses J Cole’s Apology

 
 
 
 
 
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While Drake has still yet to respond to Lamar, he shared a meme on his Instagram Story, Friday night, alluding to the imminent release of a diss track. Be on the lookout for further updates on Jadakiss on HotNewHipHop.

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NBA YoungBoy Blasts Finesse2tymes For Sliding Into His Wife’s DMs: Watch

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NBA YoungBoy and Finesse2tymes have been going at it this week, and unfortunately, it looks like their feud is only heating up. On Wednesday (April 10), YB hopped online to share a suggestive photo of Finesse’s girlfriend FNG Shugga, prompting the Memphis-born performer to respond. He seemed surprisingly open to giving YB a chance to FaceTime Shugga in exchange for $250K, but quickly walked back his offer.

“I was trolling, Ion play bout shugga her loyalty worth more than money, if only ya’ll know what we done been through in the short period of time,” he explained on his Instagram Story. “The feds got me all through shug paperwork, they tryna get her to fold on me REAL BAD but she won’t do it, that’s why she on that monitor.” Finesse2tymes went on to refer to YB as “throwed off mentally,” and to describe his time on house arrest as being in a “luxury cell.”

Read More: NBA YoungBoy Taunts Finesse2tymes By Going At His Child’s Mother, He Responds

NBA YoungBoy Goes Off On Finesse2tymes

Evidently, YB didn’t appreciate his comments and responded with a heated rant, accusing Finesse of sliding into his wife’s DMs. “You sound like a b*tch who I kicked out, n***a. I ain’t tryna hear none of that mental health sh*t, boy,” he said. “You know how that sh*t turn out, you p*ssy a** n***a.” He didn’t stop there, however. YB continued, taking various shots at the rapper’s appearance, persona, and more.

“You wrote my h*e. I ain’t tell your botched a** nothing when you played with my h*e, n***a. I just posted your b*tch! Then you doubled back and played with my wife,” he claimed. “She ain’t that b*tch that you fake pimping, n***a. I don’t want to talk, I ain’t your friend. I ain’t none of that, you p*ssy b*tch.”

Finesse2tymes Says He Wants “No Problems”

Finesse2tymes later made it clear that he wasn’t looking for any smoke, arguing that “Real gangstas don’t go to war ’bout women.” What do you think of NBA YoungBoy and Finesse2tymes’ beef? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Joe Budden Weighs The “Good” & “Bad” From J Cole’s Apology To Kendrick Lamar

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Joe Budden broke down J Cole’s apology to Kendrick Lamar from the Dreamville Festival on the latest episode of his eponymous podcast. In doing so, he found “good” and “bad” to take away from the incident. The apology arrived after Cole already dissed Lamar on the outro to his new mixtape, Might Delete Later.

“I’m all for J Cole’s mental health being well,” Budden began while discussing the positives. “I said last pod that anybody who wants to bow out of this thing please feel free to because this is not for the weakhearted. It’s not. It comes with a lot more than 1000 phone calls. If you not ready to move in a different capacity, if you not ready to speak in a different capacity like I said earlier, risk some relationships, if you not ready to see n****s that you thought were friendly turn unfriendly– This is before you get to anybody laying a bar. Your lifestyle has to change.” From there, he listed his credentials in the game. He further described Cole’s decision as a “bold, mature move for hip-hop.”

Read More: Joe Budden Blasts J Cole For Kendrick Lamar Diss Response: “Call A Killer!”

Joe Budden Arrives At JAY-Z’s 40/40 Club

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 28: Joe Budden attends Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club 18th Anniversary celebration at 40/40 Club on August 28, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

As for the bad, Budden explained that had he talked to any veterans such as JAY-Z, they would’ve advised against his move. “This is totally unacceptable,” he said of the way Cole handled the entire situation. He added that Cole’s lack of energy on “7 Minute Drill” and subsequent backtracking only made “Like That” sound even harder. Check out Budden’s full comments below.

Joe Budden Addresses J Cole’s Apology

Drake has still yet to respond to Lamar, but fans think a diss track is imminent. Be on the lookout for further updates on Joe Budden as well as Drake and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Drake Flexes His Billboard Music Awards As Kendrick Lamar Feud Heats Up

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Drake shared a picture of the two Billboard Music Awards that he won in 2023 for Top Rap Song and Top Rap Album on his Instagram Story, Tuesday, while fans anticipate a response to Kendrick Lamar amid their ongoing feud. In the post, Drake wrote, “@21savage wipe down,” tagging his collaborator on Her Loss and “Rich Flex,” which notched them the awards.

If the post is a flex on Kendrick Lamar, the iconic rapper likely won’t take much offense. He’s already won six Billboard Music Awards throughout his career. They include Top Rap Album, Top Rap Artist, and more. Drake still has yet to address Lamar with a diss track of his own.

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Drake & J Cole Perform At Dreamville Festival

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 02: J. Cole (L) and Drake (R) perform during the Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 02, 2023, in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/WireImage)

The feud began when Cole referenced Lamar on his collaboration with Drake, “First Person Shooter.” He rapped: “Love when they argue the hardest MC/ Is it K. Dot? Is it Aubrey? Or me?/ We the big three like we started a league, but right now, I feel like Muhammad Ali.” In response, Lamar hopped on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That” to proclaim himself to be in a league of his own. “Yeah, get up with me, f–k sneak dissing/ ‘First Person Shooter,’ I hope they came with three switches,” he rapped. After two weeks of silence, Cole finally responded with “7 Minute Drill,” but has since apologized for doing so and revealed he wants to take the track off streaming services.

Drake Celebrates His Awards Success

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While Drake has kept his responses to vague Instagram captions, fans think an official response to Lamar is on the way. He recently shared a picture of his notebook on his Instagram Story alongside the Larry O’Brien trophy. Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Doechii Pops Off On Azealia Banks After Being Told Her Fans Should Be Called “Wannabe’s”

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Doechii is an artist who has been ascending into a bonafide star. Overall, she has come through with hit songs and has also delivered some fantastic projects. Additionally, she has worked with some of the biggest women artists in the entire game. She is being recognized for her hard work, and it has led to an always-increasing fanbase. Unfortunately, despite this success, there are some people out there who are looking to hate on Doechii. One such person is none other than Azealia Banks, who recently made some shady comments online.

If you know anything about Banks, you know that she can be pretty mean. Her scathing critiques are usually reserved for the likes of Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, and even Grimes. However, on Tuesday night, she decided to take aim at Doechii. In an Instagram comment, Banks insinuated that Doechii was an ugly version of her. Moreover, she said the artist should be referring to her fans as the “Wannabe’s.” It was a rude comment, and Doechii certainly took notice of it.

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Doechii Makes Her Feelings Clear

This subsequently led to a clap back that was both strong and biting. “The first time you came for me I let it slide outta respect for my elders,” Doechii began. “It’s not my fault you selling bussy soap and I’m selling platinum records. Leave me alone PLEASE.” If there is anything that can be learned here, it is that Doechii is not one to be played with. She is extremely confident in herself, and that is not going to change anytime soon. As for Banks, perhaps this beef is one worth squashing immediately.

Let us know what you think of this feud between Doechii and Azealia Banks, in the comments section down below. Do you believe Banks was doing too much with her initial comments? Are you a fan of how she operates on social media? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Rihanna Admits She’s A “Silent Troll” While Reflecting On Ciara Feud

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Rihanna says she’s become a “silent troll” while staying off social media as of late. She made the comment while discussing her infamous feud with Ciara during a cover story for Interview Magazine published on Tuesday. For the piece, she spoke with the publication’s editor-in-chief, Mel Ottenberg, who used to be her stylist.

The topic arose when Ottenberg asked, “Do you miss being on the internet, like really on the internet? Like, ‘Good luck booking that stage you speak of’ internet? Because you were so good at it.” The remark he mentioned was something Rihanna told Ciara on Twitter back in 2011 after Ciara claimed she ignored her backstage at an event. “The troll in me, she had a time,” Rihanna told Ottenberg. “Unfortunately, you can’t take anything back from the internet, so I will always have the reminders, but the best troll in me is the silent troll.” It’s worth noting that both Rihanna and Ciara showed each other love and apologized once they cooled off later that night.

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Ciara & Rihanna Attend Grammy Awards

Singers Ciara and Rihanna during the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Salute To Icons Honoring Doug Morris held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 30, 2010, in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage)

Elsewhere in the interview with Ottenberg, Rihanna discussed her relationship with ASAP Rocky and admitted she’d be down for more kids. She explained: “I don’t know what god wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl. But of course, if it’s another boy, it’s another boy.” The couple welcomed their second son back in August 2023.

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Other topics they address are her child’s first words, new music, and more. Check out the full interview above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rihanna on HotNewHipHop.

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Asian Doll Apologizes For Calling Wale Ugly But Still Sends Shade His Way

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Asian Doll has apologized to Wale for calling him ugly but still described him as “mean.” It comes after she previously labeled him the “worst celebrity” in a since-deleted post. “Why that girl call me Ugly,” Wale asked on Twitter, Monday. “All jokes aside I’m sorry fr you not even ugly just mean,” she wrote back with a crying emoji. 

When The Neighborhood Talk shared the tweets on Instagram, fans shared plenty of laughs about the candid response. “So basically pretty in the face but his attitude stanks?” one user wrote with a laughing emoji. Another added: “At least she took the ugly part back and apologized.”

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Wale Performs In Miami

MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 24: Wale performs during Encounters on the Road, presented by Grand Marnier, at The Sacred Space Miami on March 24, 2024, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Grand Marnier)

His back and forth with Asian Doll wasn’t the only drama Wale partook in on Monday. He also responded to Meek Mill calling him out while attempting to avoid any escalation. “When u get in other people unserious drama in this industry 90pct of the time they be back friends… eventually ..and then u look silly… in the end… so I love minding my business,” he wrote. “If a photo can create such vitriol, one has to ask himself some questions. Happy Monday.” Meek had accused him of never liking him and threatened him with physical violence. He was unhappy that Wale posed for a picture with his former friend, Dean Stay Reddy.

Asian Doll Calls Out Wale

“Wale never liked me … now ima treat him like the streeets everytime I see him … I gave him 1000 chances these guys be thinking they linking with the enemy clown ass n***a I wish I woulda knew the other day I woulda stretched you!” Meek wrote in one of many posts. Be on the lookout for further updates on Asian Doll and Wale on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Meek Mill Blasts Wale For Linking Up With Dean Stay Reddy: “Ima Treat Him Like The Streets”

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JT & Yung Miami Trade Shots Over Accusations Of Sneak Dissing

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JT and Yung Miami have been going back and forth in a series of posts on Twitter, Monday, with Miami accusing JT of sneak dissing her for weeks. She brought up JT’s tracks “No Bars” and “Sideways” as examples. The interaction began when Miami complained about “a b*tch” throwing shade at her for weeks.

“A b*tch been sneak dissing me for weeks and I ain’t say sh*t what a b*tch mad at me fa?????!!!!!!” Miami began, to which JT replied: “Oh Ms. mama this your LAST day playing dumb!” From there, JT explained in a pair of posts: “It’ll be too much for me to tweet! I will like a sit down…. Caresha please! And this time leave Santana home! I know I come off crazy but never in my life did no wack sh*t to this girl she literally enjoys seeing me being dragged when ppl show me love she goes crazy & call it a hate train! But like I said we can sit & talk about it!”

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JT & Yung Miami Perform At Roots Picnic

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 04: JT and Yung Miami of City Girls perform during the 2023 The Roots Picnic at The Mann on June 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Live Nation Urban)

Miami retorted: “For you to come on here & try to play victim is crazy! Jatavia you been sneak dissing me for the LAST COUPLE OF DAYS!!! I haven’t said sh*t back to you!! You made 2 whole songs DISSING ME & I STILL RAPPED your sh*t with my chest & showed love 🙂 so what’s the real problem here???” From there, JT asked which songs Miami was referring to and she listed the singles, “No Bars” and “Sideways.” “Oh wow you’re really losing it!” JT said. “If you thought this why not speak to me about it? You came on here & said LOL so ppl can ask you why you wasn’t defending me….ATTENTION seeking as usual!”

JT & Yung Miami Go After One Another On Twitter

In response, fans have been calling for the two to hash out their problems. Check out the full back-and-forth below and be on the lookout for further updates on JT and Yung Miami on HotNewHipHop.

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