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Ice-T Compares Kendrick Lamar’s “Gang Truce” Concert To A “Cure For Cancer”

June 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice-T couldn’t emphasize the importance of Kendrick Lamar’s The Pop Out – Ken & Friends concert in Los Angeles enough while reflecting on the show on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday. He remarked that Lamar uniting various gangs in his hometown of L.A. for the event was comparable to finding the “cure for cancer.” “A Potential Gang Truce in LA is like a Cure for Cancer for us,” Ice-T wrote while sharing a picture from the show. “Extreme Respect to @kendricklamar.”

Fans joined in the celebration in the replies to the post. “Your song Gotta Lotta Love, tried uniting the colours and gangs, should’ve worked too,” one fan remarked. Another suggested: “Hell yes extremely awesome I love compromise and coexistence that’s beautiful.”

Ice-T Performs At “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends” Concert

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19: Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for pgLang, Amazon Music, & Free Lunch)

During the show, Lamar brought out tons of West Coast stars including Dr. Dre, Tyler, the Creator, Ab-Soul, and more. At one point, he reflected on the significance of the evening for his hometown. “This sh*t making me emotional,” Lamar said on stage. “We been f*cked up since Nipsey died. We been f*cked up since Kobe died. This is unity at its finest. We done lost a lot of homies to this music sh*t, to this street sh*t. For all of us to be together on stage, that sh*t is special. Everybody on this stage got fallen soldiers.” He finished the night by performing his Drake diss track, “Not Like Us,” several times over. “Y’all ain’t gonna let anyone disrespect the West Coast, huh? Oh, y’all ain’t gonna let nobody mock and imitate our legends, huh?” he asked.

Ice-T Speaks On Kendrick Lamar’s Impact

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King Yella Responds Again To King Combs Saying He’s Not Gang Affiliated: “We Can Switch Spots If You Want To”

December 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In a recent social media moment, Chicago rapper King Yella called out King Combs, the son of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, for allegedly being associated with the Gangster Disciples Killer (GDK) gang. Yella took to IG just yesterday to call Combs’ bluff when he was spotted in a viral video of him saying “GDK.” “Why would you even try to involve yourself in anything GDK?” King Yella questioned. “Bro, why would you want to do drill music? You don’t come from the streets or come from none of that. You were born famous, not from the streets.” After King Combs was spotted in the video, several people had something to say. The situation took an interesting turn when King Combs responded on Instagram, denying any connection to gangs.

However, King Combs put a quick end to the rumors on IG after he saw the backlash he was getting. “I ain’t affiliated w no gangs and I’m not a gang member!” he said. After Yella saw his response, he had a reply of his own. “Thank you @kingcombs for tellin us u was just cappin,” he wrote in an IG post. “You still wrong, you live a good life stick to it. Cause this gangbanging ish ish not where it’s at. We can switch spots if u want to.”

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In King Yella’s new video, he also claimed he had the power to make people apologize for renouncing gang ties. “Aye Puffy’s son, I’m proud of you, man.” However, then King Yella asserted his influence in making people apologize for fake gang affiliations, stating, “I make n*ggas apologize and say they don’t gang bang.” He then went into a point of highlighting the contrast between those born into privilege who choose a life of crime and those emerging from poverty striving for success. King Yella challenged King Combs to think about his choices, emphasizing that pursuing a “bad life” contradicts the opportunities that come with privilege.

“On a real note, you was born with a silver spoon,” King Yella continued. “We could switch spots. If you wanna be a gang banger, let me be a millionaire, billionaire son. I’ll take that. That’s whats wrong with the world now. N*ggas were born with money and wanna live the bad life. Growing up in poverty and coming from the struggle, we want the good life. I don’t wanna gang bang, I don’t wanna live like this. I don’t wanna look over my shoulder, I want the bag so I can provide for my children. King Combs, don’t let that s**t happen no more. You gotta do better. It’s not a good look.” What are your thoughts?

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King Yella Blasts Diddy’s Son King Combs For Alleged GDK Affiliation

December 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In a recent Instagram post, Chicago rapper King Yella called out King Combs, the son of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, for his purported association with gang, GDK (Gangster Disciples Killer). The video, which has since gone viral, features King Yella expressing his surprise and concern about King Combs’ alleged involvement with the gang. The video opens with King Yella addressing the situation head-on, stating, “So I look on the internet and I see Puff Daddy’s son come out saying GDK.” The rapper then dives into the apparent contradictions of King Combs aligning himself with GDK, especially given the serious legal allegations surrounding his iconic father, Diddy.

“It’s not a good time when your dad has all these allegations…” he continued. “Why would you even try to involve yourself in anything GDK?” questioned King Yella, highlighting his motives for his involvement. King Yella then dropped a bombshell, revealing that he had received a call from King Combs seeking advice on whether he should pursue drill music. In the video, King Yella expressed his disbelief, stating, “Bro, why would you want to do drill music? You don’t come from the streets or come from none of that. You were born famous, not from the streets. Come from a rich daddy that’s fighting a bunch of sexual allegations and crazy stuff. And you want to come talking about GDK. Don’t let them GDs get witchu you, dude. Goofy.”

King Yella Calls Out King Combs

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The video quickly became a focal point on social media, generating widespread attention and discussion. Many supported King Yella’s critique, questioning the authenticity of King Combs’ connection to street culture. “Screaming GDK from yo pops $12 million dollar mansion is a form of insanity I thought I’d never witness,” one person wrote. “I’ll never understand why privileged kids try to act hood,” another said. “He better shut up before Diddy catch another body,” another said. Referring to the fact that Diddy allegedly blew up Kid Cudi’s car for being interested in Cassie.

As the story continues to unfold, the alleged GDK affiliation of King Combs remains a hot topic of discussion. King Yella and others are clearly not having it. Whether he was joking or not. Let us know your thoughts on HNHH!

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