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Joe Budden Theorizes Why Infamous Def Jam Video Game Hasn’t Been Remade

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Joe Budden believes corporate greed as well as other financial issues are getting in the way of a reboot of the iconic Def Jam Vendetta video game. He explained his take on the lack of an update for the 2003 game during a discussion with Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero on their podcast, 7PM in Brooklyn.

“I’m not involved in those talks but I imagine that would be the hold up,” Budden explained. “Gaming is big. If the business is right, we should definitely do that. Music should have more of a presence in the video game world outside of n****s just going round your house for a 2K party or whatever.”

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Joe Budden Attends Brooklyn Chophouse Grand Opening

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 25: Joe Budden attends Brooklyn Chophouse Grand Opening on April 25, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

He further said: “It seems like they’re trying to redline this sh*t and keep it to themselves. If they gonna do that, then f*ck ’em, I’m not with it. But if they’re down to come talk [business]… They gotta get it right.” Budden isn’t the only rapper who appeared in the original game that put forth a theory as to why a new version hasn’t been made. Ice-T, who appeared in its sequel, Def Jam: Fight For NY, wrote on Twitter that artists weren’t compensated fairly for the originals and this time around, things would have to be different. “Here’s the BIG problem.. I don’t think they paid ANY of us ANYTHING to be in that original game…,” he previously said. “I know I didn’t get any type of substantial money. It was a situation where you didn’t want to be left OUT of the game. Well….. Yesterday’s price is not Today’s price..!”

Joe Budden On The Possible Return Of “Def Jam Vendetta”

Check out Budden’s full comments on the potential for a rebooting of the Def Jam video game series above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Joe Budden on HotNewHipHop.

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Tyrese Haliburton’s Latest Pre-Game Fit Compared To Iconic Video Game Character

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Another day, another Tyrese Haliburton pre-game fit getting roasted online. This time, the target of the internet’s mockery was Haliburton’s bulky knee-length silver coat, complete with shoulder pads. Fans quickly compared the look to M. Bison, the iconic Street Fighter villain. Within minutes of the comparison being made, someone had recolored the photo of Haliburton to Bison’s iconic red, as well as adding the villain’s signature hat.

Of course, this is just the most recent time that Haliburton’s outfit has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. In January, he was pulled into the beef between Yasiin Bey and Drake after fans noted that a sidelined Haliburton looked a lot like the artist formerly known as Mos Def. “Mos Def hearing “Passionfruit” in Target,” one person wrote on X over a photo of Haliburton appearing to protest a call at a Pacers game.

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Tyrese Haliburton Named All-Star Starter

Elsewhere, Haliburton was officially named an All-Star starter this week. It’s the second All-Star nod of his young career after also earning the honor in 2023. Haliburton joins Giannis, Joel Embiid, Damian Lillard, and Jayson Tatum. The All-Star Game takes place on February 18 on Haliburton’s home court in Indianapolis.

Earlier in the season, Haliburton got a shoutout from Lillard after hitting the Bucks star’s signature celebration against him. “I learned as a kid, when you dish it out, you’ve got to be willing to take it. For as many times as I’ve done it to people, I can’t be upset when somebody else does it, you know what I mean. I think that’s also a sign of respect and acknowledgment for knowing my history and knowing what I do. I didn’t mind it. It was what it was. I’ve also known that, you know, when you are having your moment, it’s important to be careful, to be humble in your moments because you just never know how the tables are going to turn or when they are going to turn. I respected it. We shook hands after the game. I wasn’t moved by it left or right,” Lillard said.

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Stephen A. Smith Wants To Be In “GTA 6”

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Stephen A. Smith has co-signed a fan request to appear in GTA 6. After a fan said that the game needed a radio station featuring Smith, the ESPN personality replied, saying “I do love me some Vice City” and tagging GTA developer Rockstar Games. Smith’s bombastic style would be perfect for the spoken interstitials between the tracks of licensed music played on the in-game radio stations. Hell, maybe Rockstar could add a side quest where you have to help the in-game Smith deal with his rival, the in-game version of Skip Bayless.

GTA 6 is due to be released next year. Rockstar finally teased the game at the end of 2023. Fittingly for Smith’s musing, the game is due to return to Vice City, the in-universe version of Miami. However, fans are still waiting for more substantial news about the game following Rockstar’s initial vibes-based trailer. What is known currently is that GTA 5‘s multi-protagonist mechanic is returning and that one of the playable characters will be a woman for the first time in the history of the series.

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Elon Musk Says He Doesn’t Play GTA

However, one person who won’t be playing GTA 6, Stephen A. Smith feature or not, is Elon Musk. As the trailer for GTA 6 dropped, Musk revealed that it’s not a game series that he plays. “Tried, but didn’t like doing crime. GTA5 required shooting police officers in the opening scene. Just couldn’t do it,” Musk tweeted in reply to another user saying they didn’t play the games. The response was widely mocked on the platform, with many people saying that Elon Musk was “a Drake type”.

However, Musk’s indifference to the series didn’t stop his beloved X from debasing themselves at the feet of the game’s developer, Rockstar. Rockstar was forced to release their trailer a day earlier due to an internal leak. However, X CEO Linda Yaccarino quickly made a post suggesting that Rockstar should directly upload the trailer to X to increase visibility. Rockstar would later do this, albeit with a boilerplate caption added.

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LeBron James Had Doe Boy In Shock And Awe While Playing “Madden”

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LeBron James is someone who loves to play video games. Despite being in his 21st season in the NBA, James does not shy away from unleashing his inner child. Overall, he is someone who has displayed a lot of personality while being in the league. Moreover, sometimes he will even tweet about his video game-playing exploits. Perhaps the best example of his love of gaming is when he got to play Madden at SoFi Stadium for his birthday. He even had a Madden tournament in the bubble with his Lakers teammates.

Recently, LeBron was called out by artist Doe Boy, who seemingly had some smoke for James in Madden. Clearly, Doe Boy underestimated who he was talking to. In the middle of his match with LeBron, he posted a video of a touchdown that Bron was able to score. Overall, it was one that birthed a whole bunch of confusion, and even more frustration. In the end, it was LeBron who ended up winning the game. Once again, the King came out on top, albeit in another sport.

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LeBron James Vs. Doe Boy

In the tweet above, LeBron joked about how things were not going so well for Doe Boy. Overall, it was pretty humorous and a good example of how competitive the NBA legend is. Moreover, to make matters even funnier, it was revealed that LeBron would be missing some action this week with an injury. This led to fans clowning on LeBron for his attempts at rehabbing himself. Either way, the man is having fun, and sometimes, it is important to just let loose and do your own thing.

Let us know what you think of James’ Madden game against Doe Boy, in the comments section below. Do you think you could beat LeBron? If so, which team would you use and why? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will always keep you informed on your favorite athletes and the biggest storylines surrounding them.

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Lil Tecca Says He Wants To Make A Video Game Like “Grand Theft Auto”

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Lil Tecca says he wants to make a video game similar to Grand Theft Auto, in which players can interact with any NPC they find on the map. He explained his idea, among various other plans for the new year, during an interview with XXL. The “Ransom” rapper says he also wants to start acting classes and get into film and television.

“After this album, get into film. I want to direct a TV show,” he said. “I’ma start writing up dialogue for that and a timeline. I want to start doing acting classes. I want to create a video game where you could walk up to an NPC and become friends with ’em and be like, ‘Yo, what’s up? Let’s go to the store. Let’s do some crazy sh*t.’ Kind of like Grand Theft Auto, but you could talk to everyone that’s walking around like, they’re not just dormant.”

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Lil Tecca Performs At Rolling Loud

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 05: Lil Tecca performs during 2023 Rolling Loud Los Angeles at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 05, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/WireImage)

Rockstar Games finally unveiled the long-awaited first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 in December. The game is expected to follow a character named Lucia and her male partner. It releases in 2025 for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Elsewhere in the interview, Tecca discussed his latest album, TEC, which he dropped back in September. He explained that his goal with the project was to address “more personal topics.” “I kind of wanted to talk about more personal topics this time around to give a little bit more context to who I am, where I’m from and where I plan on being in the next two years. So, besides the sonics, it was a little bit more personal than other projects,” he said. The interview comes as Tecca gears up for a U.S. and European tour in 2024. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Tecca on HotNewHipHop.

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Metro Boomin Will Finish Future Collab Album Once He Is Done Playing This Video Game

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Metro Boomin is a very busy man. Overall, he has a new album with Future coming out next year. Furthermore, he has even been in the studio with none other than Zaytoven. This is great news for all of the hip-hop fans out there as it means some great music is on the horizon. The Metro Pluto album definitely has a lot of anticipation around it. After all, Metro and Future have incredible chemistry. They have delivered some serious bangers over the years, and a whole album will definitely be a huge hit with fans.

Over the past few months, Metro has been offering a plethora of updates on this album. However, it seems like fans might just have to wait a while for the next one. While taking to Twitter last night, the super producer revealed that he has a huge mission to do before completing the album. Essentially, he is trying to grind all the way through Spider-Man 2. This is one of the latest big exclusives for the PlayStation 5, and many have been having fun with it. Needless to say, Metro has a lot of game to get through.

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Metro Boomin Gets To Work

Overall, this is one of those games that can consume a lot of your time. You get to swing through an open world, and there are lots of side quests to complete. That said, it is the Holidays, and it is always good to take some time to decompress. Metro certainly deserves it after the busy year that he just had. Besides, he will be back in the studio crafting a new album in pretty much no time. Hopefully, we get an update on the album, soon.

Let us know your expectations for the next Metro project, in the comments section below. Do you think it could be the best project of 2024? 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 releases.

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“Death Stranding” Movie In The Works At A24

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Hideo Kojima has partnered with A24 to bring his cerebral and cinematic game Death Stranding to the big screen. “The film promises to delve into the mysteries surrounding the apocalyptic event called the ‘Death Stranding,’ which blurred the lines between life and death, and brought forth nightmarish creatures into a world on the brink of collapse,” read a synopsis from A24 and Kojima. The 2019 game, which perfectly blurred science-fiction, horror, and existential philosophy, featured an all-star ensemble cast. Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, Guillermo del Toro, Lindsay Wagner, and Mads Mikkelsen all played major roles in the story. It is unknown at this time if the actors will return to play their live-action counterparts.

Furthermore, the move highlights A24’s shift into embracing more “commercial material” and works based on existing IP. The studio has developed a reputation for its “story-first” independent lean. Past Lives, Dream Scenario, Zone of Interest, and Iron Claw are all A24 offerings from 2023. Other existing IP projects include Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla and Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine.

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Hideo Kojima Unveils Jordan Peele Project At The Game Awards

However, a Death Stranding adaptation is not the only project that Kojima is currently involved in. At the recent Game Awards, Kojima revealed the first look at OD, his upcoming horror game with Jordan Peele. Like Death Stranding, the game features a wealth of star talent, including Sophie Lillis, Hunter Schafer, and Udo Kier. Very little is known about OD, which is short for Overdose, the game’s original title. However, Kojima has said that the game explores the concept of testing your fear threshold, and what it means to OD on fear.” Furthermore, Kojima Productions has also said that the game “blurs the boundary of gaming and film”, which suggests another highly-cinematic experience like Death Stranding.

Furthermore, Kojima is also working on Death Stranding 2, which had a teaser trailer at the 2022 Game Awards. While very little is known about that project, Reedus and Seydoux are confirmed to be returning. Other promotional images indicate that Elle Fanning and Shioli Kutsuna will be joining the cast. Are you excited for new Kojima games? Let us know in the comments.

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Wu-Tang Clan’s RPG Xbox Game Gets New Details: Report

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Wu-Tang Clan’s upcoming Shaolin video game from Brass Lion Entertainment will reportedly be “a third-person melee-oriented RPG complete with four-player co-op” for Xbox, according to new leaks reported from Insider Gaming. All nine members of the group will serve as playable characters. Additionally, Just Blaze will be helping with the soundtrack.

“Players can choose from four different weapons that all have different and unique play styles (single swords, dual swords, etc.),” the report reads. “Gathered loot and items all fit into the game’s central social hub, named the ‘Neighborhood.’ Here, players will be able to sell their loot, listen to music, and show off their unique fashion choices with one another.”

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Wu-Tang Clan Poses Together For A Portrait In N.Y.C.

NEW YORK – APRIL 1997: (L-R) RZA, U-God, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah. Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Masta Killa, GZA and Method Man of the American rap group Wu-Tang Clan pose for a portrait circa April, 1997 in New York, New York. (Photo by Bob Berg/Getty Images)

The new report on Wu-Tang Clan’s video game comes amid a big year for the group’s legacy. New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently declared November 9 in their honor, while they also celebrated the 30th anniversary of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). The Library of Congress deemed that classic album “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” enough for preservation in the National Recording Registry, last year. Speaking about the honor at the time, RZA remarked: “I won’t say I was surprised, I was thankful. Look — this part will sound egocentric — but during the creation, I knew we were making something special. And that there would be an audience for it. For me, it [the album] didn’t exist and it needed to exist.”

In other video game news, Rockstar announced Grand Theft Auto 6, earlier this week, with a highly-anticipated trailer. Its predecessor arrived over a decade ago. Be on the lookout for further updates on Wu-Tang Clan’s upcoming Xbox video game on HotNewHipHop.

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“Grand Theft Auto VI” Trailer: 5 Biggest Reveals

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Rockstar Games has finally released the first look teaser trailer for the long awaited Grand Theft Auto VI. The game, which has been in development for a full decade, is set to take place in the fictional Florida locale of Vice City. From the first look, there seems to be plenty of oceanfront insanity for gamers to explore. With only 90 seconds of footage to analyze, fans of the GTA franchise have already begun performing a deep dive into the big reveals scattered throughout the teaser. Here are 5 of the biggest hints regarding what’s to come with the flagship franchise’s upcoming outing.

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5. Play As A Female Protagonist

Rumors have been circulating that Grand Theft Auto VI may feature a playable female character for some time now. The first teaser trailer seemingly reveals this to be true by introducing Lucia. Lucia looks to be engaged in a series of Bonnie and Clyde-style robberies with her male partner Jason. While gamers initially had negative reactions to the rumor of a female main character, the trailer seems to have gotten overwhelmingly positive responses from fans. Several GTA fans have even taken to social media to joke about the realities of playing as a woman in the mean streets of Vice City, and what that entails for style and gameplay options.

4. Vehicles For The Next Generation

In addition to a female lead, the trailer features a host of flashy classic cars. Vice City is rich with residents and visitors flexing their cash, and their hip tricked-out rides are no exception. Eagle-eyed viewers were able to catch glimpses of Porsches, Rolls Royces, and Pegassi Aventadors. Other interesting rides include boats, motorcycles, and even an airboat for cruising through the swamp. While each of these rides only received a moment in the spotlight, fans have already taken note. Soon enough we’ll be able to see if Grand Theft Auto VI truly lives up to its name by hot-wiring, repainting, and re-homing some of the finest rides available.

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3. Alligators Are Going To Be A Problem

Grand Theft Auto VI‘s first trailer contains several shots of Florida wildlife invading public spaces. Previous installments of the series saw players taking on mountain lions, bears, and violent domestic dogs. With Rockstar’s latest outing, Red Dead Redemption 2, the game studio put a great deal of effort into adding grizzly bears, snakes, and many other animal assets, meaning the gators in GTA have the potential to be as violent and ever-present as any common gang banger.

2. Social Media Will Be A Focus

Games within the Grand Theft Auto franchise have always served as a satirical mirror to the ills of real life. Now, with social media being such a massive part of our day-to-day lives, it should come as no surprise that it will play a substantial role in Grand Theft Auto VI. When GTA 5 premiered back in 2013, it featured a mission that saw the player taking down a Facebook-style social media entity for political purposes, mirroring Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg’s pull in the political sphere. Now that TikTok has become the predominant app among young people, the trailer for GTA 6 has taken care to include plenty of shots replicating the vertical UI.

1. We’ll Have To Wait Until 2025 For The Full Game

Despite the long wait, it looks like Rockstar isn’t quite finished tweaking the fine details in Grand Theft Auto VI just yet. Fans were excited at the thought of a 2024 release date after waiting for more than a decade to play the game, but the trailer revealed a tentative date of 2025. Of course, more trailers and promotional material are sure to surface online throughout 2024. The build-up to GTA 6 has only just begun.

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The Weeknd Gets The “Fortnite” Treatment With Numerous Incredible In-Game Skins

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The Weeknd is one of the best artists in the world right now. Overall, he is massive and is the most-listened to artist on Spotify. Furthermore, he is showing the world that he can put on massive tours as well. He just went on a worldwide stadium tour and it proved to be a massive success. At this point, fans are very interested about what he will do next. He has been dropping some synth-pop-inspired albums, and fans want to know what the next chapter will be. Knowing The Weeknd, it is going to be special.

As we reported earlier this week, the artist is going to be making an appearance in Fortnite on Saturday. He will be doing this through the new Festival Experience mode. He is the first artist taking part in it, and fans are very intrigued. Overall, this performance will play out much like a game of Rock Band would. Users can play along to the songs on their controllers. Having said that, The Weeknd is also getting some very cool skins. These skins have leaked online, and can be found below.

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The Weeknd x Fortnite

Overall, there are a ton of unique skins to be found here. They all match up with different eras of The Weeknd, including his outfits from the most recent tour. There is even a mask that replicates the MF DOOM homage Abel wore throughout his performances. Needless to say, fans are being treated to some amazing stuff here. Of course, you will have to pay for all of this with V Bucks. Whether or not you want these skins, is entirely up to you and your bank account.

Hopefully, this new game mode will live up to the hype. No matter what, The Weeknd’s inclusion will have people intrigued. Let us know if you will be playing, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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