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Machine Gun Kelly & Cordae Team Up For “Doja Freestyle”
Machine Gun Kelly has been on a very unique trajectory as it pertains to his career. Overall, some people in hip-hop look down on what he has done. However, it seems like transitioning to pop punk has actually bought him a lot more fans than you would think. The pop punk revival has been absolutely massive, and whether you like it or not, MGK is at the forefront of it all. Moreover, he still has some rap artists join him on these rock songs from time to time. At the end of the day, he’s just doing what he wants to do.
Despite this foray into rock, it still seems like MGK is dabbling back into his rap roots, whenever he can. For instance, he recently teamed up with the likes of Cordae for a new segment of The Cypher! On this latest edition of the series, Machine Gun Kelly and his guest rapped over the beat to “Doja,” which was a viral hit from Central Cee. Unsurprisingly, the new freestyle is simply called “Doja Freestyle,” which definitely makes a lot of sense here.
Machine Gun Kelly & Cordae Channel Central Cee
The production on this track is quirky, so to hear someone other than Central Cee over it might be a bit jarring. However, Machine Gun Kelly and Cordae certainly do their thing here. They both sound focused, and MGK has some great bars considering he has been writing pop punk over the last couple of years. If you like both artists, then this will prove to be a must-listen.
As for Machine Gun Kelly and his future endeavors, it remains to be seen whether or not he will continue to make music within hip-hop. Only time will tell whether or not he does. Let us know what you think of this freestyle, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.
Quotable Lyrics:
How can I be homosapian? I’m a fucking alien
How the fuck could you say that I fell off? I just sold out a stadium
Crazy I didn’t have a date to prom ’cause now I’m like look who I’m marrying
I came outta Cleveland and now the timezone I’m in is Australian
Ludacris Flames Internet Trolls In 4/20 Freestyle
Ludacris has done it all from classic albums to classic film franchises (that don’t seem to end). One thing’s for certain, he’s still your favorite rapper’s favorite rapper. In the spirit of 4/20, Luda took to Instagram to spit a couple of bars. He didn’t hold any punches proving the “throwing bows” rapper has still got it. While it’s no secret that Ludacris is really like that when it comes to the rhymes, he felt the need to remind a few folks.
In the video, Ludacris is at a tropical location, delivering vicious bars. “I go by Luda, still smoking buddha” he raps. “Never gave a fuck what no hating n-gga said on no computer.” After taking some shots at internet trolls he goes on to rap about all of his success. “I don’t need no mentions, came from the trenches/So when I hit it from the back might pull out the weave or her extensions.” This freestyle is the latest in Luda’s series of impressive off-the-dome releases. Although it seems that the “Chicken-N-Beer” rapper has had a creative resurgence, that’s surely not the case.
Ludacris Puts The Internet Trolls On Notice
Luda has been doing this. In November, he dropped a “friendly reminder” freestyle over Armani White’s “Billie Eilish” beat that left fans chomping at the bits for more. It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from Ludacris. Although we’re getting dope freestyles from him, it has been over seven years since we’ve gotten an album. We all know that when Ludacris drops the industry moves and gets out of the way. However, it’s clear that some people needed to be reminded since the Fast and Furious star has taken this hiatus from music.
Since dropping Ludaversal, the rapper has been far from idle. Working on multiple projects from movies such as the Fast and Furious franchise to a new toy line, what can’t this man do? Not only that, but Ludacris also has a Netflix children’s show called Karma’s World, talk about multifaceted. Along with that, he’s also been finishing up college, showing everyone he isn’t just a one-trick pony. He’s also one of the few artists to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in the motion pictures category. Since hearing about the news in June of last year Luda’s now in the company of Charlie Wilson, Lenny Kravitz, Sheila E., and many others. Are you feeling the new Luda freestyle? Do you need another album from him? Let us know in the comments below!
Icewear Vezzo Shares “Laffy Taffy” Freestyle
Detroit native Icewear Vezzo stopped by the Youtube channel On The Radar to drop a new freestyle. Before the appearance, the artist said he would rap over anything they decided to throw at him. “I told @ontheradarradio it ain’t matter what beat they played,” said Vezzo. “I’m walking to whatever.” However, despite his prowess in the rap game, the artist insists that he does not want to be called a rapper.
Subsequently, the musician took to Instagram to say his piece about what he thinks of the “rapper” label. “It’s a difference between a rapper and a real [ninja emoji] that rap,” Vezzo said in his post. “Them two totally different type people. Rappers move, act and carry theyself like ho’s – mood swings and all. That’s why I don’t like being called a rapper. That shit an insult.” Even though Vezzo may not consider himself a rapper, his freestyle proves that he can meet any challenge that gets thrown at him.
Vezzo Can Rap Over Anything
In the freestyle video posted to On The Radar‘s Youtube account, Vezzo once again proves how skilled he is in his craft. Additionally, he makes the beat his own, which is difficult considering how big a hit the song was. “The road ain’t got too hot for 75 / Went and got a new route,” Vezzo raps. “Stick on me, get bored / Might f*ck around and go have a shootout/ AP on me shine just like the sun / My Rollie cool down.”
Furthermore, Vezzo recently released his Gangsta Grillz mixtape, Paint The City. He tapped several big names as features, including Kodak Black, 2 Chainz, and Future. Additionally, the tape came soon after it was announced that he had signed to Atlanta-based label, Quality Control. Subsequently, fans raved about the project, and the response to the new freestyle is no different. The comment section on the video is almost entirely positive. “Vezzo been the vibe,” said one fan. “The rap game needed Vezzo,” said another. “…One of these most promising Michigan rappers to date.” Overall, what do you think of the “Laffy Taffy” freestyle? Sound off in the comments.
Quotable Lyrics:
Stick on me, get bored
Might f*ck around and go have a shootout
AP on me shine just like the sun
My Rollie cool down
Meek Mill Casually Drops Impressive Freestyle While Driving
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill is once again making headlines. This time it’s not about a new album, or the mansion he is trying to sell. Instead, he’s causing a stir on social media with a freestyle rap video he posted on Instagram. In the video, Meek Mill can be seen sitting in the driver’s seat of his car. His friends are in the passenger and back seats, listening to a beat. As Mill drives down the highway, he begins to freestyle over the beat as his crew hypes him up.
Meek manages to stay focused even while multitasking. As he freestyles, he looks back and forth between the road and the camera. He raps with incredible speed and precision, and the video quickly gained traction on social media. After he concludes his freestyle, the man behind the camera praises him. “That was f***ing dope.” Fans and fellow artists take to the rapper’s comments to agree with the hype man. While people are praising his ability to put bars while driving, some other people believe that he wrote the rap beforehand.
Meek Mill Spits Hard Bars On The Road
The freestyle, which lasts just under a minute, is an impressive display of lyrical prowess. Meek Mill’s flow is flawless, and some people think it’s even a little too flawless to be a freestyle. But whether it’s a freestyle or not, his rap game remains on point. And this is not the first time Meek has made waves with his freestyle game. He is known to drop impressive verses off the top of his head, sometimes in impromptu settings. It’s clear that the musician is talented on many levels.
After dropping the freestyle, fans and even peers flooded his Instagram to acknowledge his feat. Of course, some fans are pointing out how dangerous Meek’s divided attention was during his video. Within the clip, the rapper can be seen looking back at the camera, and not fully paying attention to the road. At other points, he lets go of the steering wheel. However, he quickly corrects his Rolls Royce, careful not to let the expensive vehicle crash. Stay tuned to see if his legendary freestyle makes its way into one of Meek Mill’s future projects.
Smino Delivers Cold Flows On “Wyoming Freestyle”
Smino is still riding high off of the release of his latest body of work, Luv 4 Rent. The St. Louis rapper’s project arrived in October, marking his first album since 2018’s NOIR. While most artists can’t afford to take that type of time away from releasing music, Smino proves that the quality of his music withstands the test of time. The album also marked his first album under a major label. Through Zero Fatigue, he signed a partnership deal with Motown Records.
His latest album focuses on the theme of self-love – a topic that he’s explored through his music in the past. During an interview with Complex, he explained, “Self-love is definitely a big theme on this album, and I also think another way to interpret it is I was leading other people to self-love, too.” Though it’s unclear whether we’ll wait another four years until he delivers his next body of work, he certainly isn’t holding out new music from his fans.
Smino – Wyoming Freestyle
Luv 4 Rent remains on rotation but the rapper still has more heat to bless us with. Over the weekend, he slid through with the ultra-smooth “Wyoming Freestyle” via YouTube. With production hailing from monte booker, naz & hmsh, Smino flexes his effortless melodic flow over the luscious production. “my bus got caught inna ice storm near wyoming so we said fuck it and made this,” Smino said of the song’s creation.
Smino is currently on the road with J.I.D. for their joint Luv Is 4ever tour. The co-headlining venture kicked off on Jan. 22nd in Seattle, WA. On Wednesday (March 15th), the two rappers will complete their Canadian dates of the tour in Toronto before heading to cities like Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis, and Cincinnati before concluding their stretch on March 29th in Nashville, TN. Check out Smino’s latest offering above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.
Quotable Lyrics
Bitches give me head and tails, love how the coin flip
Fly gals bounce ass on me on some Boeing shit
These feelings I avoid, they got me tryna fill a void
She talk me off a ledge and then shе let me feel her voicе
Mac Miller Bus Freestyle From His Early Days Resurfaces
While some rappers unfortunately did not live to see the full fruits of their labor, they live on through their music, fandoms, and family. An old video of a very young Mac Miller spitting a freestyle on a bus recently resurfaced on the Internet. Moreover, it’s incredibly heartwarming to see the late artist having fun with his colleagues. In fact, there’s not even a beat, just one of Mac’s friends beatboxing. Also, you can tell this is incredibly early into his artistic journey, as he’s still got a full head of hair and an even more youthful demeanor than what he broke onto the scene with.
“I ain’t God, but you can call me Hova,” the Pittsburgh legend raps in the new clip. “In the Ranger Rover, never sober, I don’t even know ’cause you know I am a flower.” It’s a short but sweet reminder of Miller’s early style and the fun-loving attitude he brought into even his most pained music. Since his tragic passing in 2018, many fans noticed the deeper themes behind his spunkiest material. While projects like Swimming and Circles certainly wore them on its sleeve, this video shows Mac still finding his voice before looking inward.
Mac Miller’s Resurfaced Bus Freestyle
Mac Miller freestyle on a bus. Miss you EVERY DAY Mac
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Regardless, it’s a treat for fans to see. Fans and fellow musicians alike continue to celebrate his legacy, positive impact, and definitive artistic voice. For example, Earl Sweatshirt took to Twitter to express that he misses Mac a couple of months ago. Even with some posthumous releases giving fans new ways to appreciate the artist, his energy and presence feels irreplaceable. Earl’s tweet prompted many to remember some of the collaborators’ best work, as other tribute moments call us back to our favorite Mac moments.
Meanwhile, other artists have spoken on how his vocal struggles with addiction and strides to turn his life around inspired them. Whether it’s French Montana or Demi Lovato, the late 26-year-old touched many hearts in the industry with his experiences. After they resulted in tragedy, his memory and journey became just as crucial to discuss as the issues he was tackling head-on. Check out the freestyle above and let us know your favorite Mac Miller, song, album, or moment in the comments.
Tierra Whack Responds To Philly Arrest In New Freestyle
Fans of North Philadelphia’s Tierra Whack haven’t heard much from the spitter since her arrest in November for a loaded weapon. They have, however, become accustomed to her one-off, random freestyle uploads on social media. Now, the emcee is back with her second delivery of the year, this time rapping over SZA’s “Smoking on my Ex Pack” instrumental. Whack even alludes to her disorderly conduct charge in the new Instagram Reel.
Dressed in an “I Heart Me” tee and checkerboard hat, the Whack World artist starts off the freestyle announcing she’s back, seemingly missing her lyrical exercises. The rapper has only been heard on a snippet The Roots’ “Misunderstood“ track since her 2021 R&B? EP. “I’m not lightskin like Tiny, I ain’t throwin’ shade to her or Toya / B*tch I’m on pop, you’re nothing, Goya / I don’t ever panic ‘cause I got a good lawyer.” The last line in the bar alludes to her airport arrest, which according to her may have not ever happened. After a brief scoff, Tierra Whack goes on to tell fans not to believe everything they hear in the media.
Tierra Whack Denies She Was Ever Arrested
”When I got arrested y’all acted surprised, but I had them bars ever since I was nine/ I was never arrested, the news is just lyin’,” Whack continues. “On a scale of one to eight, I give it a[n] eight, ‘cause that’s what I did.” Last year, her supporters were shocked at reports of the rapper’s gun being scanned by an X-ray checkpoint. The weapon was recovered with six bullets in the chamber, which authorities perceived to be a serious overlook. According to reports, Tierra Whack is licensed to carry.
This appears to be the first time Whack has spoken on the issue. She has, however, commented on a bevy of artists recently, most notably her favorite, “light skin” Eminem. “Eminem still the best rapper ever whether you can relate to him or not!” she tweeted on in January. Tierra’s followers jokingly responded to the serial troller, reminding her it was Martin Luther King Jr. Day among other things. Another responded with more encouraging words, tweeting that she’s a better rapper than he is.
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Black Thought Delivers “Love Letter To Hip Hop” Freestyle
Black Thought has recorded a new freestyle in partnership with BET to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The five-minute piece, titled “A Love Letter To Hip Hop,” was directed by Benny Boom and released on Tuesday. Black Thought discussed the video in a statement provided to Rolling Stone afterward.
“Extraordinary ethos / Takeoff from the Migos / to become entire ecosystems / It’s wild / to think about how long people have listened,” Black Thought raps. “Now, 50 years down the line / we could spark this / my eternal beloved / hip-hop is where our hearts live.” He references countless other artists including Salt-N-Peppa, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and many more. The track arrives after Black Thought participated in the star-studded 50th-anniversary celebration at the Grammys earlier this month.
The Love Letter To Hip Hop
“This is a Love Letter to Hip-Hop for me because hip-hop is the love of my life. No matter what medium that it is that you’re working in. If you’re painting a picture, if you’re writing a book, if you’re writing a song,” Black Thought said. “Those works of art that resonate the most are when you actually pour your true self into it. I remember a time before hip hop and it’s something that we need to cherish and appreciate and not take for granted because it’s not guaranteed. Even though it’s always been there for people for the past few generations, it’s not guaranteed that it’s going to always be there if we don’t, you know what I’m saying, treat it the way we’re supposed to and continue to pour ourselves and to invest into it in an authentic way.”
Kimberly Paige, EVP and CMO of BET, also praised hip-hop’s ability to influence culture both nationally and globally. “Since its inception in 1973, Hip Hop is a driving force that continues to influence culture nationally and globally. Rooted in self-expression, its impact on music, fashion, art, and business is unmatched. BET is celebrating the genre’s tremendous contributions, legends, and future icons all year long. The powerful and mesmerizing message in Black Thought’s prose celebrates the origin of the Hip Hop movement and leaders who continue to express the power and diversity of the lived Black experience,” he said.
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