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Quando Rondo Speaks On His Connection With NBA YoungBoy

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“No friends in the industry” is a common phrase tossed around in hip-hop music. Drake is particularly champions that sentiment quite often. Overall, it does actually play out quite a bit, with new beefs seemingly popping up every month or so. However, there are some tight knit bonds out there, and one of them is between Quando Rondo and NBA YoungBoy. If you have paid close attention to them, you know that these two always have each other’s backs. YB has been involved with many verbal confrontations with other MCs such as Lil Durk and Bobby Shmurda. The Louisiana product also was there for the Georgia native when he was going through a breakup a couple of years ago.

To help Rondo move on, YB gifted him $1 million and that seemed to really strengthen their connection. “LIL TOP JUST GAVE ME A MILLION DOLLARS LAST WEEK PLUS I ALLREADY HAD A COUPLE HUNNIT CAN CARELESS BOUT A ***** GOT A BAG.” On top of supporting one another, the two have shared the stage before and also have a collaborative project out. Most of this happened a couple of years ago, though, so it begs the question, “Are they still close?”

DJ Akademiks Interviews Quando Rondo About NBA YoungBoy

Quando Rondo speaks on his relationship with Youngboy pic.twitter.com/zGs7qinuHu

— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) November 11, 2024

Well, DJ Akademiks sat down with Quando to discuss this very topic, and the results should make fans happy. The hip-hop pundit opened the segment up by saying how he and the fans respect how the loyalty is so strong between them. In addition, he feels the general consensus is that him and YB don’t require some form of compensation to keep their friendship alive. The Here For A Reason MC agreed with those thoughts and that there really isn’t much else to say.

However, he would eventually expand a little bit more saying that it helps how “alike” they are. “I’m talking as far as having the same background. Growing up really f***ed up, poverty, and not having s***, and not being a b**** a** n****, really being on go for real,” he says. “Really standing on our ten” and essentially sticking up for themselves were things that they connected over, and it shows. Rondo speaks with a lot of passion in the clip, and you can just feel the sincerity in how he answered each question.

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DJ Akademiks Responds To Viral Clip About Drake Using Him

September 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Throughout DJ Akademiks’ career, the media personality and hip-hop journalist has been made fun of for his fondness for Drake. Anytime that he posts about the latter, there’s always people in his comments sections cracking jokes or calling out his bias. However, Akademiks has never been one to deny how much he respects Drizzy’s musical talents. For example, a lot of you may remember his unforgettable reaction to when he found out he was on Travis Scott’s “SICKO MODE” track. That one clip alone should let you know that he isn’t going to hide his love for Drake’s music. So, it’s no surprise that he was making his feelings crystal clear in yet another viral clip.

In a recent live stream, Ak had on a guest and during their one-on-one conversation the former’s relationship with the Canadian rapper became the focus. The caller, for lack of a better a term, tried to convince him that Drake really doesn’t mess with him like that. Essentially, he feels that Ak is just a “billboard” for anything related to the MC. Throughout that video footage, the media pundit is pretty quiet throughout it, and doing what the internet does best, trolls painted him as being sad that Drake doesn’t really mess with him like that.

DJ Akademiks Explains His Relationship With Drake

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— joebuddenclips (@Chatnigga101) September 17, 2024

But as we said, the top-rated reporter isn’t going to hide behind anything. So, on a more recent stream, Akademiks responded and reacted to the clip. Overall, he feels that outsiders are trying to impose what they feel should be the connection between him and Drake. Throughout his response, he says that he’s not expecting, nor does he need anything from any artist that he as ties to or covers closely. Akademiks even says that he’s getting money from the labels that the rappers are on for giving their talents exposure. It’s one of the reasons why he doesn’t need anything from the hitmaker. He feels that Drake treats him well as a fan and as a person, but they aren’t as tight as others would suggest. But again, that’s fine by him.

What are your thoughts on DJ Akademiks’ response to the Drake clip above? Do you think he was being truthful in his explanation, why or why not? Are people trying too hard to expose the media personality and his love for The Boy? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding DJ Akademiks and Drake. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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50 Cent Uses Eminem As An Example While Explaining The True Power Of Friendship

June 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent is someone who has been around the music industry for a long time. Overall, he knows that a lot of the people you come across can be fake. Executives will tell you one thing and then do another behind your back. Furthermore, there are plenty of artists out there who will act nice for a collab, but then want to beef with you later on. When you are in the entertainment world, finding true friends can be almost impossible. However, it seems as though Fif has found at least one lifelong friend in Eminem.

In fact, 50 took to Instagram on Wednesday morning where he posted a photo of himself alongside Eminem. It was here that the legendary rapper delivered a short but sweet caption about the power of friendship. Throughout this caption, 50 Cent made it clear that when it comes to friendship, he would rather just have a few amazing friends, then a lot of bad ones.

50 Cent & Eminem Are A Powerful Duo

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“My friends are important to me, I have came across so many suckers I value them,” 50 Cent wrote. “I learned a lot about my self over the years. I don’t need a lot of friends, just a few good ones.” This is certainly some good advice to follow. Not everyone is going to have your best interests at heart. However, if you can have just a few close friends who have your back, you are going to be a lot more fulfilled as a person.

Let us know what you think about the duo of Eminem and 50 Cent, in the comments section down below. What are some of your favorite collaborations between these two? Are you looking forward to the new Em album? Do you believe 50 Cent might make a cameo on it? 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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DJ Akademiks Isn’t Happy With Lil Yachty’s Stance On Drake & Kendrick Lamar, Says Drake Needs A “Delusional” Friend

May 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DJ Akademiks doesn’t think Lil Yachty is the type of friend Drake needs right now and instead wishes the Toronto rapper had a “delusional” friend who would back him up no matter what the context. He made the comments in response to Yachty discussing the feud on his A Safe Space podcast and admitting he has respect for both Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

“Yachty, and I f*ck with you, but I gotta agree with this fan,” he began, referencing a user critiquing Yachty for not sticking up more for Drake. “If I’m Drake, I need a delusional friend with me. I need the friend that I’m mad drunk in the club with and I’m stumbling all over the place and I stepped on somebody’s foot by mistake but then that person shoves me and rather than tryna figure it out like, ‘Oh, actually you stepped on his foot first,’ my delusional friend just comes over my shoulder with a punch. ‘Why the f*ck you touching Ak?!’ We can talk about the other sh*t later my n***a. I need my delusional friends right now. That’s what we need. I’ma keep it a bean, Drake needs one of those.” From there, Akademiks argued Drake needs to start making some new friends.

Drake & Lil Yachty Attend 21 Savage’s Freaknik22: The Sequel

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 22: Drake and Lil Yachty attend 21 Savage’s Freaknik22: The Sequel at Underground Atlanta on October 22, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/ GettyImages)

Lamar actually name-drops Yachty on his diss track, “Euphoria,” accusing him of ghostwriting for Drake. He admitted on his podcast that he wasn’t happy with the mention. “So many people kept calling and texting me with excitement of my name being used and for me it kinda just felt like… I really didn’t want anything to do with it,” Yachty confessed. “I got a ton of respect for both of these guys. Honestly, it was a cool thing to watch. I learned so much. It was an honor and blessing to be able to experience it firsthand.”

Akademiks Speaks On Lil Yachty & Drake

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Check out Akademiks’ comments on how Yachty’s friendship with Drake plays into the feud above. Be on the lookout for further updates on DJ Akademiks on HotNewHipHop.

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Rico Wade Had Reflected On Dungeon Family Bonds Weeks Before Passing: Details

April 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Many members of the Dungeon Family reunited in Atlanta on Friday (April 26) for a private memorial due to the loss of one of its pillars: Rico Wade. Moreover, his mother’s basement was the “dungeon” that Outkast, Killer Mike, Future, and many more called their home, whether literally or figuratively. While the Organized Noize producer was not the most famous person in the world, his final public remarks, particularly ones from an AllHipHop interview about his Dungeon Family partners, have taken on a more meaningful, saddening, but still beautiful luster after his passing. They went through a lot of bumps as folks in the industry, and even through his health struggles and alcoholism, they always came back together to let their love, support, and gratitude be crystal clear.

“I just had heart surgery, where they had to put a stent in my chest,” Rico Wade told the publication in an interview from the day after he went to an André 3000 concert. “This happened January 19 and I just felt like, ‘Man, I would have missed it [the concert].’ God didn’t want my life. He wanted my attention and he got it. It’s been blessings on blessings on blessings since then. Since that moment, I’ve been blessed in every way. It’s hard to not cry every time I think about it.

Rico Wade, Killer Mike & Big Boi In Atlanta

Rico Wade Interview Dungeon Family Relationships Hip Hop News — Big Boi, Killer Mike and Rico Wade attend Grammy Celebration on February 25, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Prince Williams/WireImage/Getty Images)

“They all love and respect me,” Rico Wade remarked about the support he got from the Dungeon Family amid his health scare. “They all look at me as a person that did it for them, especially after what I just went through. I’ve spoken to every last one of them, and it’s been like, ‘I want to hug you and I want to let you know how important you are to us. I’m glad you’re still here.’ I hate for it to take a life-altering situation, but even Future, that’s my cousin, he’s been so busy. But if I text him now, he texts me right back. I seen André last night at the show, and I was in the studio the other day seeing [Big] Boi. Everybody can see that I’m clear and clean. They can see that I ain’t drinking and they can see my energy…

“What’s crazy about that is that Killer Mike is one of the most articulate, intelligent people I know,” he said of Mike’s Grammy wins and his brief arrest at the ceremony. “So sometimes -– not purposely ’cause I wouldn’t say it was a conspiracy. But they were waiting for him or whatever, like, because of something that happened at the Staples Center or whatever. Since then, the city has been so supportive. Other news outlets have been so supportive of giving him that platform to let him speak because not only did he sweep the Grammys, his album is really good. The song with André and Future won Song of the Year. So it’s like, I’m happy that I’m here.” For more news and updates on the Dungeon Family and its fallen legend, check back in with HNHH.
Rest In Peace Rico Wade.

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Fat Joe Says He’s Praying For Diddy Following House Raids

March 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fat Joe says he’s praying for Diddy and his family following the recent Homeland Security raids on his properties in Los Angeles and Miami. Speaking about the situation during an appearance on Hot 97 on Friday, Joe explained that he’s been friends with Diddy for decades and described the drama as a nightmare.

“What I can say in the most respectful way is, I don’t know all the details,” he said. “But I’ve been praying for him and his family. He’s my friend for 30 years. And so, I’m gonna just see what the outcome is, and I’m praying for the best thing for him, and his family, and everybody involved. So I’m not disrespecting nobody. I’m just praying for this whole situation — this whole nightmare — I’m praying that it goes away.”

Fat Joe & Diddy Appear On MTV’s “TRL” In 2002

Fat Joe and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs during Sean “P. Diddy” Combs Hosts MTV’s “TRL” – October 18, 2002 at MTV Studios – Times Square in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)

Agents reportedly raided Diddy’s properties in connection to an investigation into alleged sex trafficking. Diddy’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, quickly came to his client’s defense with a statement after the house raids. “Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs’ residences,” he explained. “There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated. Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way.” Check out Joe’s comments on the situation below.

Fat Joe Speaks On His Relationship With Diddy

Fat Joe isn’t the only celebrity to come to Diddy’s defense in recent weeks. Stevie J, Floyd Mayweather, and more have called for people to reserve judgment on the disgraced Bad Boy mogul. Be on the lookout for further updates on Fat Joe and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Offset Defends His Relationship With Quavo: “Don’t Ever Try & Turn Us Against Each Other”

March 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Offset is tired of people trying to pit him and his Migos partner, Quavo, against one another. Appearing on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, he discussed their relationship with hosts Gillie and Wallo.

“I don’t feel like I owe it to people to show how much me and bro love each other,” he explained. “We went through something. We don’t have to show you smiles on faces … so stop doing that. We aint on no sucker sh*t with each other. We both came in this sh*t together and we both knew that, we understood that, and we lost our brother. I still go through sh*t; I know bro go through sh*t, N****s love each other though at the end of the day. We men, we real brothers, and we cool with it, so be cool with it. Don’t ever try and turn us against each other. I hate that sh*t. At the end of the day, it ain’t your business.”

Offset & Quavo Perform At BET Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: (L-R) Offset and Quavo perform onstage during the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Offset previously referenced being on good terms with Quavo during an interview on The Breakfast Club in October. “That’s my brother at the end of the day,” he said at the time. “We good though, bro, we just linked up in Paris.” Following the death of Takeoff, Offset and Quavo reunited for an emotional performance at the BET Awards. “That was healing for the world and us,” he said after the show. Check out his latest comments on his relationship with Quavo below.

Offset Speaks On His Relationship With Quavo

Offset talks about his relationship with Quavo on gillie & Wallo podcast pic.twitter.com/nlwGsHSqGl

— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) March 11, 2024

Elsewhere in the interview, Offset discussed his creative process, his work with Migos, and more. Be on the lookout for further updates on Offset on HotNewHipHop.

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21 Savage Refuses To Describe Drake Friendship, Calls Doing So “Zesty As Hell”

December 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

21 Savage and Drake are two artists who have been working a lot with one another as of late. Overall, there is very good reason for this. Firstly, they are both at the top of their respective games. Secondly, they have a lot of common interests in terms of production choices and even subject matter. Last year, the two teamed up for the album Her Loss which proved to be a massive success. The album is up for a Grammy and fans are still bumping it. Moreover, the two went on an extremely successful tour together.

At this point, the two are good friends and that will stay true for quite some time. That said, you will not hear 21 describe this friendship, anytime soon. Recently, the artist was interviewed by Rolling Stone, which is where he was asked to talk about his relationship with Drizzy. 21’s response was very matter-of-fact, and quite frankly, a bit ridiculous. “I feel like describing male friendships is zesty as hell,” the artist said. It was a pretty wild thing to say, although some will always have that mentality.

Read More: Is 21 Savage Allowed In Canada?

21 Savage Speaks

Gender roles was something that was clearly on his mind during the interview. For instance, at one point he said: “Like in the argument, a man’s supposed to think more about what he say. I feel like a woman is supposed to cry, like, ‘Fuck this shit.’” Once again, this another statement that could very well come with some controversy. After all, gender roles and norms have been hotly debated over the last few years, especially. Only time will tell whether or not anyone is offended by the thoughts expressed in the interview.

Let us know what you think of 21’s remarks, in the comments section below. Did he say anything wrong or is there no controversy to be had here? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed on your favorite artists and all of their upcoming releases.

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2 Chainz Used To Be Lil Wayne’s Weed Dealer

October 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During their recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne opened up about how they first began working together. According to Lil Wayne, they first met at a studio in Atlanta, and had great chemistry from the start. “I mean, once we linked up, we were friends from there,” he explained. “Just same type of attitude, cool, but I didn’t know he rapped at the time.”

While they weren’t yet connected through their music, they had come together through another one of their passions- weed. “Uh… Wayne wanted cannabis,” 2 Chainz revealed. Lil Wayne elaborated, “And so every time I would go to Atlanta and I wanted to speak about that one thing [marijuana], I would always call this guy [2 Chainz] to talk about that.”

2 Chainz & Lil Wayne Explain How They Met

Eventually, 2 Chainz let the cat out of the bag that he can rap, playing Lil Wayne the track “Duffle Bag Boy.” Right away, he was in. “The moment he said he rapped and the moment I heard it, we got to the studio, and I did this hook for the song, ‘Duffle Bag Boy.’ And the rest is history,” he explained. Clearly, the duo have come a long way since they first started collaborating, as they’re only weeks away from their follow-up to 2016’s ColleGrove.

The sequel, Welcome 2 ColleGrove, is slated for release on November 17. “Me and Wayne’s album drops next month. This is a full circle moment,” 2 Chainz announced during an interview in September. “It was built on a relationship. Wayne at the time, was the hottest artist in the world. He could’ve charged me eight million, but he didn’t.” Are you surprised that 2 Chainz is Lil Wayne’s former weed dealer? Are you looking forward to their upcoming album, Welcome 2 ColleGrove? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne.

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Gucci Mane And T.I. Put Their Rivalry Behind Them At His Latest Show: Watch

October 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The longstanding beef between Gucci Mane and T.I. has finally come to an end. This all went down last night (October 17) at Guwop’s show in Atlanta. It took place at The Tabernacle, according to HipHopDX. It was to recognize the release of his brand new album, Breath of Fresh Air which also came out yesterday. Gucci has not released a solo project since 2021, which is a fairly big deal considering his constant output. While most people might be a bit more familiar with his and Jeezy’s beef, T.I. has also not been seeing eye to eye with him either.

However, it seems that things are back to normal. Gucci brought out T.I. at one point during the show. The two embraced onstage by dapping each other up. This led right into Tip playing one of his classic hits, “24’s.” He got the crowd going as they sang most of the words. Gucci let him have the stage to himself for the performance.

Gucci Mane And T.I. Make Up

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— Elliott Wilson (@ElliottWilson) October 18, 2023

Shortly after the song ends, both come in front of the crowd to publicly acknowledge things and bury the hatchet. It is hard to make out what they are saying but the two look to be at peace with each other. The arguing began back in 2012 with Gucci saying he started the the trap subgenre. T.I. responded in total disagreement saying that his ’03 album, Trap Muzik started it all. Gucci thanked his friend on his IG Story saying, “Much respect @Tip” with the chilly face emoji.

What are your initial thoughts on Gucci Mane and T.I. reuniting on stage together after this long beef between them? What do you think changed for these two? Is this one of the best feel-good moments in rap this year? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Gucci Mane, T.I., as well as the rest of the music world.

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