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Nicki Minaj Labels “Pink Friday 2” One Of The “Greatest Albums Of All Time”

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Nicki Minaj says Pink Friday 2 is already one of the greatest albums of all time. She made the proclamation during a tweet addressed to her fans on Monday. “Dear Barbz,” Minaj began the post. “It just dawned on me; I am about to release one of the greatest albums of ALL TIME. Love always, Harajuku #Barbie.” The comments arrive as the project is due to release, next month.

The post had fans expectidly excited. One replied: “This album will go down in history as one of the biggest rap albums to ever takeover the 2020’s era. we are coming go break records upon records with this one queen.” Another wrote: “I’m soooooo excited the fact that we haven’t really heard any snippets is making me even more excited too.”

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Nicki Minaj Attends “Barbie” Premiere

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 09: Nicki Minaj attends the World Premiere of “Barbie” at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on July 09, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Minaj has been able to keep details on the highly-anticipated project under wraps; however, she teased that she’ll be revealing one of her best-kept secrets on the project during a post on Sunday night. “Last night when all the world was sleeping, I was up…missing you…a painful amount of missing you…listening to the intro track on #PinkFriday2…I wrote it for you,” she wrote in the candid post. “On Dec. 8th…when the clock strikes 12, one of my best kept secrets & proudest moments will be unveiled.” Check out her latest comments on the project below.

Nicki Minaj Teases “Pink Friday 2”

Pink Friday 2 will be available for fans on December 8 as her first solo studio album since 2018’s Queen. Be on the lookout for further updates on Nicki Minaj as well as Pink Friday 2 on HotNewHipHop.

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Master P Reveals Why Lil Wayne Is The GOAT

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Master P is someone who has plenty of credentials when it comes to speaking about rap. Overall, the man is an absolute legend, and he has seen a lot of artists come and go. Furthermore, he has listened to a lot of music. This has given him the ability to form opinions on plenty of creators. It has also allowed him to compare and contrast others from different generations. Needless to say, you can imagine that he would have some strong opinions as it pertains to the GOAT debate.

In a new red carpet interview from Jeremy Hecht of HipHopDX at the City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala, Master P was asked about his thoughts on who the GOAT of rap is. As you will see in the video clip below, he says that it is actually Lil Wayne. Of course, this declaration comes on the heels of Wayne’s new project with 2 Chainz. The album is called Welcome 2 ColleGrove and it promises to be an amazing new body of work.

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Master P Gives His GOAT Take

“Lil Wayne, I mean, he’s the GOAT,” he explained. “Where we come from – Louisiana to the world – you haven’t seen greatness like that. Lyrical, talented. Shout to Cash Money records. No Limit Records in the building.” Wayne is a pick that won’t anger anyone. After all, plenty of others have him in their top fives.

The GOAT debate is one that will forever rage on, regardless of the domain in question. It is a huge part of NBA discourse, and it also exists in rap. That said, let us know what you think of Master P’s take, in the comments section below. Do you agree with him? If not, who do you think is the GOAT? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always bring you the latest news on all of your favorite artists.

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Nick Cannon Says Drake’s “For All The Dogs” Is His Best Album

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Nick Cannon says Drake’s new album, For All The Dogs, is his best yet. Speaking about the project on his podcast, The Daily Cannon, he explained that the album has solidified his status as “the goat.”

“I’ma go ahead and say it. This absolutely is the best Drake album ever. Classic,” he said, before revealing that he woke up at 5:00 AM on Friday to listen to the project. “We always ‘oh Drake ain’t got a classic.’ For All The Dogs. Every song. 23 songs. ‘Rich Baby Daddy’ with Sexyy Red might be my new fucking anthem. A new favorite song.”

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Drake Performs In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 9: Rapper Drake performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Cannon continued: “They gas it sometimes or they always try to easily give him the goat. He has definitely had an amazing run and I would always be like ‘he don’t got a classic album.’ His best album to me was Take Care. This joint? He went and got Chief Keef on there, he giving you everything. He giving you Houston, groove music, the BBL interlude or he giving you R&B Drake. Said it here, Drake is the goat.” Check out Cannon’s full comments on the album below.

Nick Cannon Reacts To “For All The Dogs

Drake dropped For All The Dogs on Friday, October 6, with features from Teezo Touchdown, 21 Savage, J. Cole, Yeat, SZA, PartyNextDoor, Chief Keef, Bad Bunny, Sexyy Red, and Lil Yachty. It marks his first solo album since 2022’s Honestly, Nevermind and his first overall since Her Loss with 21 Savage later the same year. Drake’s currently performing on his It’s All a Blur Tour with a final show in Columbus set for October 9, 2023. Looking ahead, Drake says that he’ll be taking a break from music to focus on his health, explaining he needs “maybe a year or something.”

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Ice Cube Asks People To Stop Calling Him A “GOAT”

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Even though Ice Cube is one of the most iconic, influential, and important rappers to come out of Los Angeles, he’s not a fan of being called one of the greatest of all time. Moreover, the N.W.A. legend took to Twitter to voice his frustration with the title, although he thanked fans for the respect. “For those who think it flatters me, please don’t call me a f***ing goat. Carry-on,” he tweeted recently. “Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate the respect but don’t call me that.” Still, the California native didn’t clarify exactly why he doesn’t like the popular acronym.

Moreover, this leads to many theories as to why Ice Cube doesn’t want to be called the GOAT. The thought that maybe he doesn’t understand that it’s acronym to being with, and not actually a comparison to the animal, is unlikely. After all, he said he appreciated the respect, so maybe the 54-year-old thinks that other MCs are more deserving of the title. However, maybe some would think that’s not as competitive as he can be, so perhaps he has an issue with the imagery or viral proliferation of the title? Either way, it’s ultimately his thoughts, and one that’s innocuous and harmless enough for fans to respect.

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Ice Cube Doesn’t Want A “GOAT” Label

Regardless, whether it’s old heads or the next generations to come, we doubt there will ever be a time in which O’Shea Jackson is not in that conversation. In fact, with a new album to look forward to, maybe Ice Cube will get even more of the flowers he deserves. Through at least two decades of dominance and definitive records, he established himself as a premier lyricist and a defining figure in West Coast hip-hop. Other than that, the actor and businessman found success in other areas that still failed to dilute or diminish the significance of his pen.

Meanwhile, this will always be a contentious debate, whether you’re talking about fellow Cali titans like Tupac, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, and many more, or comparing him to East Coast or Southern contemporaries and superstars. He definitely deserves the praise, but maybe there’s another name we can find for him. Until then, we’ll have to hold our tongue and simply call him one of the best artists to grace the genre- if he’s okay with that, of course. With that in mind, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Ice Cube.

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Ice Cube Responds After Tony Yayo Puts The Notorious B.I.G. Above Him As A Storyteller

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Ice Cube has responded after Tony Yayo argued that The Notorious B.I.G. is a better storyteller than him during an appearance on Drink Champs. Speaking with DJ Whoo Kid on Tuesday, the N.W.A. rapper admitted that everyone has their own opinion and Biggie is also great.

“It’s subjective,” Cube said. “Everybody got they favorites. I put my stories up against anybody and I have a bigger sample size. But at the end of the day, everybody is going to have their different opinion. I love Biggie, I’m a fan of Biggie.”

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Ice Cube In Concert

IRVINE, CA – OCTOBER 14: Rapper Ice Cube performs onstage at How The West Was Won at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre on October 14, 2016 in Irvine, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)

Cube further said: “I’ve wrote records for Eazy and N.W.A. And look, when we talking about storytelling, are we talking about rhyming? Because I write movies too, so I’m a hell of a storyteller. I can tell a damn story. So are we just talking about rap? That’s only a portion of what I do. Look, to be in that conversation, I’m winning already.”

As for Yayo’s original comments, the G-Unit rapper was responding to DJ EFN picking Cube in the conversation. The Drink Champs host cited Cube’s 1991 diss record, “No Vaseline” from Death Certificate as being better than Biggie’s 1997 track, “N****s Bleed,” off of Life After Death. Yayo vehemently disagreed with the opinion. “This is why I hate this industry shit,” Yayo said. “So you telling me Ice Cube is a better storyteller than Biggie? You fucking buggin! You lost your fucking mind! Ice Cube is better than Biggie as a storyteller? You fucking buggin n***a! You lost your fucking mind!”

Ice Cube Responds To Tony Yayo

Elsewhere in the interview, Cube discussed the success of his BIG 3 basketball league and the NBA’s backlash to its rise. Check out the full conversation with DJ Whoo Kid above.

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Brandon Miller Picks A Very Surprising Player As His GOAT

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Alabama freshman Brandon Miller is expected to hear his name called second or third overall during the 2023 NBA Draft on June 22. The SEC Freshman of the Year and Second-Team All-American will likely go to the Hornets, Blazers, or the team that trades up into one of those spots. However, his landing spot will ultimately be decided by whether teams prefer him or G-League standout Scoot Henderson. Furthermore, both picks are still reportedly up for grabs a little over 24 hours before the draft.

Miller, aside from his involvement in the shooting death of a woman in Tuscaloosa, had a fantastic one-and-done college year. As mentioned, he was showered with awards come season’s end. Additionally, he helped the Alabama Crimson Tide secure their first-ever one-seed in the NCAA tournament. However, the team was upset in the Sweet Sixteen by eventual runners-up San Diego State. He averaged 18.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game during his time with the Crimson Tide.

Miller Names Paul George His GOAT

However, Miller is now making headlines for something a little more bizarre. During his pre-draft press availability on June 21, Miller was asked whether Jordan or LeBron was the GOAT. Furthermore, he was asked if he felt the GOAT debate was “overdone.” Miller’s answer was unique, to say the least. “No, because I actually don’t think LeBron is the GOAT of basketball,” Miller said. “My GOAT of basketball is Paul George. I grew up watching him, so, it was never just LeBron.”

It may be the first time that George, an eight-time all-star, has ever been named the GOAT of basketball. Despite this, it’s clear that Miller took this question more personally, rather than an objective ranking of basketball’s best-ever players. Previously, Miller has said that he admires George because he “takes pride in the defensive side. I steal some of his moves and put my own twist to it.” What do you think about Miller’s take? Let us know in the comments. Follow all the latest NBA Draft news here at HotNewHipHop.

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Westside Gunn Says 2Pac & Biggie Called Him The Goat In One Of His Dreams

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Westside Gunn says that he recently had a dream in which 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. both labeled him the greatest rapper of all time. He added that he also threw an unnamed artist off of the roof of a building. Gunn spoke about the strange dream on Twitter, Saturday.

“B.I.G. And PAC just came to me in my dreams and said ‘SUPER FLYGOD your the [goat emoji] NOW!!!!! and then I dropped one of y’all new fav rappers off the roof,” he wrote in the post. Many fans asked the Griselda rapper to reveal which rapper he threw off the building. One also joked, “They came to me and said they was capping.”

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Westside Gunn On Stage

INDIO, CA – APRIL 15: Rapper Westside Gunn performs on the Gobi stage during week 1, day 3 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)

Biggie and 2Pac are two of the most-mentioned names when it comes to the greatest of all-time conversation. Jadakiss recently gave a top-five nod to The Notorious B.I.G. while listing his favorite arts in the genre. However, he notably left off the West Coast legend, 2Pac. Instead, he placed himself alongside Biggie, DMX, Nas, and JAY-Z for his top five dead or alive. Check out Westside Gunn’s recent post about Biggie and 2Pac below.

Westside Gunn’s Dream

Westside Gunn is preparing for the release of his upcoming project, & Then U Pray For Me, which will serve as a sequel to his acclaimed 2020 album, Pray For Paris. Gunn announced the new album on the anniversary of his previous effort’s release date. “HAPPY BDAY to a MASTERPIECE, this album changed my life forever!!!! I wanna thank the Late Great my brother @virgilabloh for everything he has done for me & continue to do for me,” Gunn tweeted at the time. “’& THEN U PRAY FOR ME’ drops 6/23 and YES this is PRAY FOR PARIS 2 releasing Fri during FASHION WEEK.”

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Jamal Murray Picks His Top Five NBA Players Of All Time

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Jamal Murray has absolutely popped off in recent games. He exceeded 30 points in three of the four games against the Lakers, including back-to-back 37-point games. The tighter the Lakers guarded Nikola Jokić, the better Murray played. His continued success will be absolutely crucial as the Nuggets turn their attention to the NBA Finals. They will face either the Heat or Celtics, with the Heat currently up 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals.

However, a months-old interview with Murray is going viral in the wake of his recent success on the court. In a laidback interview while playing NBA 2K, Murray shared his thoughts on who the greatest players to ever the grace the NBA were. While many of his answers could be construed as mainstream or “bandwagon”, they clearly show that Murray had a good eye for the game.

Jamal Murray’s Top Five

Murray’s thoughts came during an interview with YouTuber James Rush. However, the interview did not make waves at the time and still only have 3400 views at the time of writing. Furthermore, it’s a very fun and laid-back interview. But Murray made it clear where he stands in terms of the GOATs of the NBA.

Unsurprisingly, topping the list is Michael Jordan. Jordan was already a four-time champion by the time Murray was born in February 1997. Furthermore, Murray hadn’t left high school before the two other retired players on his list, Kobe and Shaq, had left the NBA. However, the final two players on his list are two that Murray has actively played against. The first is LeBron James, whom Murray helped eliminate from the playoffs earlier this week. The other is Steph Curry, the career Warrior against whom Murry has played 14 games. Left off Murray’s list is a wealth of stars like Kareem, Bird, etc. but it’s also a pretty hard list to argue against, if a little mainstream. What do you think of Murray’s thoughts? Let us know in the comments.

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The D.O.C. Explains Picking Biggie As His No.1 Artist

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The D.O.C. says that The Notorious B.I.G.’s humility is what sets him apart from other great artists. He recalled meeting the late rapper during a recent appearance on Ambrosia For Head‘s What’s The Headline podcast.

“I got mad at Biggie Smalls ’cause I could hear where I was gonna go,” The D.O.C. began. “When he first came [out], I could hear where I wanted to go, and couldn’t do it. So it made me be angry with him—before I met him.”

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Biggie At The Billboard Music Awards

American rapper Notorious BIG (born Christopher Wallace) attends the 1995 Billboard Music Awards, New York, New York, December 6, 1995. (Photo by Larry Busacca/WireImage)

He continued: “But when I met him, he was such a genuine dude. He asked me to take a picture with him, and he was so fuckin’ humble. And I was like, how can you hate a dude like that? Ever since then, he’s been my No. 1, really. We were in Chicago at something. It was Saafir, and Craig Mack, and Smalls, and myself. And he was just a cool dude, man.”

The comments come as Warner Music Group is releasing a visual podcast series, Iconic Records. The first season focuses on The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 album, Life After Death.

The D.O.C. On Biggie’s Greatness

The D.O.C. has an iconic career of his own. Nelly recently picked him over The Notorious B.I.G. as the greatest “What If?” in hip-hop history. He explained why during a video on Instagram. “Listen, I know a lot of people got they own opinions about Hip hop but the biggest what if in Hip Hop has to be The D.O.C.,” he said at the time. “It has to be. The D.O.C. has to be the biggest what if in Hip Hop history. Like if you know anything about Hip Hop and you research it [… ] I love all my young n***as, I don’t knock y’all. I support all my young brothers but the biggest what if has to be D.O.C. One album — that’s all you got. One album. I would say Biggie but Biggie at least got off two albums and we all recognize him as being one of the greatest but the biggest what if is The D.O.C. n***a. Do your research.”

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Russell Westbrook Picks Nipsey Hussle As The GOAT Over JAY-Z, Eminem, & More

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Russell Westbrook picked Nipsey Hussle as the greatest rapper of all time from a list of options that include JAY-Z, Eminem, and more. For the decision, he narrowed down the pick from a 16-rapper bracket. The artists also included Ludacris, Ice Cube, Redman, Busta Rhymes, Ghostface Killa, Mos Def, Missy Elliott, Lupe Fiasco, Nas, Dr. Dre, The Notorious B.I.G., Lil Wayne, and 50 Cent.

In the video, Westbrook narrows the final four options to JAY-Z, Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne, and Nipsey Hussle. Fans had mixed responses to Westbrook’s choices. One agreed: “If you listen to the message, reality, and delivery overall. Nipsey was better. Nipsey mastered things without straying and made timeless music while doing it. I also think his international experiences, from this Ethiopian half, made him more aware.” Another emphasized with the difficult decision: “I felt his pain when it got to Nip and Wayne I was just listening to them today.”

Russell Westbrook Playing For The Clippers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: Russell Westbrook #0 of the LA Clippers reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the first half of Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

It’s not the first time that the Los Angeles native has praised Nipsey Hussle. After Hussle was shot and killed in 2019, Westbrook posted the NBA’s second-ever 20-20-20 stat line and dedicated the performance to the late rapper. “Grateful to play the game, but that wasn’t for me, man. That was for my bro, man. That was for Nipsey,” Westbrook told TNT post-game. “Rest in peace to Nipsey, man. I’m just thankful to go out there and compete at a high level, man. Thankful to have these teammates. Thankful and humbled to go out there and play the game I love.”

Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed by Eric Holder outside of his Marathon Clothing store on March 31, 2019. Hussle was just 33 years old at the time. Holder received a sentence of 60 years in prison for the first-degree murder.

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Russell Westbrook Picks The Greatest Rapper Of All Time

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