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DJ Akademiks Eviscerates Yung Miami For Making Fun Of Joe Budden’s Gold Plaque

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DJ Akademiks had some strong words for Yung Miami following her viral clowning of Joe Budden’s “Pump It Up” going Gold two decades after its release. Moreover, the streamer took issue with her laughter, saying that Budden has benefitted more from his career than she ever will from her own. Also, Ak posited that the former City Girl doesn’t even write any of her own lyrics, and that she shouldn’t be making fun of artists like this. In addition, he also said that she isn’t getting support from her label and that people don’t want to write for her anymore.

Elsewhere, this is what DJ Akademiks said of Yung Miami’s alleged involvement in her former boo Diddy’s legal situation. “With all due respect, you are a pretty girl,” he posited on his livestream. “But there’s a lot of pretty girls. Beauty, especially seeing all these girls get lip fillers, they’re wearing fake hair. That ain’t their hair, right? They get some implants, they put their t***ies up to their neck.

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DJ Akademiks Blasts Yung Miami For Ridiculing Joe Budden

“Like, it’s easy to create the idea of beauty that a man would be appealed by,” DJ Akademiks went on. “So what makes you special? Is it because you have some fame? No, Diddy’s messed with way more famous women than you. He had J. Lo, for God’s sakes. What makes you special? I’m going to tell you. If you disagree with me, it’s because you don’t know no n***as in the industry. Because I talk to these n***as. Like, what is it about this girl?

“You know what they say?” DJ Akademiks finalized. “A chick like Yung Miami… She do everything. Put it like this: self-respect is the kryptonite of rich n***as. Women: self-respect is the kryptonite of rich n***as. They don’t want to be around you when you’re saying, ‘Ah, I’m not doing that.’ The women who are in the game, they know this, too. If you want to get in the game, first, you got to hit that plateau of how good you look. Once you’re above the bar on how good you look, how far you go with these men in the industry will revolve around how little you say ‘No.’”

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Yung Miami Laughs At Joe Budden’s “Pump It Up” Plaque And Prompts A Shady Response

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Joe Budden recently received his official Gold plaque from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for “Pump It Up.” His biggest commercial hit came out 21 years ago, and though it’s a late arrival, it’s a celebratory one nonetheless. However, this became an easy target for the Slaughterhouse MC’s haters, as many folks online made fun of this development. In fact, even Yung Miami (formerly of the City Girls) tweeted out some crying-laughing emojis in response to this. While it’s unclear whether she meant to disrespect him with this post, he certainly took it as such.

“It would be too easy…..” Joe Budden tweeted in response to Yung Miami’s laughter. “Maybe tmw lol…” he added in another tweet responding to a fan who asked him to let loose on her. For those unaware, Budden has been previously critical of Caresha in the public eye, such as commenting on her recent expressions concerning the Diddy scandal. Specifically, he thinks that he threw her City Girls partner JT under the bus with her comments and instead had sympathy for the disgraced hip-hop mogul despite his confirmed and alleged crimes.

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Joe Budden’s Responses To Yung Miami

Of course, what Joe Budden is referring to with these tweets is that Yung Miami is no commercial juggernaut either, as evidenced by his thoughts on the City Girls’ very poor album sales last year. “I need to have that number confirmed,” he said on his podcast about their alleged 6K first week debut for RAW, which was actually 10K. Budden questioned this discrepancy, and wasn’t critical of the duo at all but rather of their label, the system that quantified these numbers, and their behind-the-scenes struggles. “It still sounds unbelievable to me. I’m with you as far as how they counted that. Maybe it’s the pure album sales. Somebody was trying to hurt them during their release.”

Meanwhile, speaking of record label and music business nonsense, Joe Budden also recently spoke on Drake’s licensing deal. He thinks that far too many people falsely believe that Drizzy has a lot of freedom in this UMG partnership. While those details and considerations are well beyond the scope of accessible information for most music listeners, that murky water is exactly what should inspire this skepticism. We’ll see if Joe has any more thoughts on his Gold plaque and on these conversations.

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NBA Youngboy Poses With Massive Plaque Celebrating His Platinum And Gold Records

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NBA Youngboy has achieved some incredible commercial success that even many artists well beyond his years haven’t reached. That comes from his combination of extremely prolific releases and his devoted fanbase. He’s released more than 30 individual projects which contain dozens and dozens of singles between them and fans have eaten up nearly all of it. That’s part of the reason he was able to achieve a particularly impressive certification achievement very quickly.

A new photo is making the rounds online of Youngboy posing with an absolutely massive plaque celebrating a rare musical achievement. As the plaque itself reads, he reached 100 total Platinum and Gold certifications. Additionally, the piece is decorated with tiny gold records and the artwork for all of the albums and singles that helped him reach the achievement. The NBA Youngboy Daily fan page also reports that he is the youngest artist to ever be awarded one of the 100 certification plaques. Unsurprisingly, the comments section is full of fans with divided takes on the accomplishment. Check out the photo of Youngboy with his new plaque below.

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NBA Youngboy Hits 100 Platinum And Gold Certifications

Some fans in the comments think you have to give Youngboy credit for what he achieved. “Hate him or love him that’s impressive” one comment on the post reads. Others thing that his actual popularity might be inflated. “Ive never met one youngboy fan in real life” and “Bro..its 2024. Who’s still listening to this dude?” two other comments read.

After dropping four new projects last year, NBA Youngboy didn’t waste much time dropping material in 2024. Last week he dropped his first new album of the year Compliments Of Gravedigger Mountain. His prolific streak may continue if he’s forced to stay under house arrest in Utah for even longer than previously throught. What do you think of NBA Youngboy reaching 100 platinum and gold certifications? Do you think he’s actually as popular among rap fans as he seems? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Gunna Receives Celebration Gift For His Album Being Certified Gold

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Gunna is currently reveling in a well-deserved celebration, as he marks a significant milestone for his latest album, a Gift & a Curse. The rapper, known for tracks like “Bankin On Me,” and “fukumean,” recently shared a moment with his fans by sharing a video where he proudly displayed a case of Ace of Spades champagne adorned with the words “Congratulations Gunna.” This luxurious gesture was a testament to his remarkable success. The artist has recently been awarded a Gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for a Gift & a Curse. This recognition signifies the album’s impressive achievement, as it has now officially surpassed the milestone of selling over 500,000 album-equivalent units.

In the realm of hip-hop, Gunna’s return to the industry has been a subject of discussion and debate. This is due to his involvement in the YSL RICO case, where some associated him with “snitching” on the YSL head honcho Young Thug. The case caused a lot of division among fans over whether to continue supporting him or not. However, as his recent accomplishments suggest, any doubts surrounding his return have substantially dwindled.

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Gunna Celebrates Going Gold

This remarkable feat is not solely attributed to luck but rather speaks to the unwavering support of Gunna’s dedicated fanbase. They stood by him through thick and thin, contributing significantly to the album’s triumph. Hits like “fukumean” and “back to the moon,” played a pivotal role in propelling the album to success. Adding to the excitement of this accomplishment, Gunna has also made a return to the stage. He made stops in Los Angeles and New York to perform songs from a Gift & a Curse, and gave fans the opportunity to further support and listen to the music from a live perspective.

In conclusion, Gunna’s recent achievements not only solidify his status as a resilient artist in the hip-hop landscape but also demonstrate the enduring support of his fanbase. As he continues to rise to new heights and explore fresh creative avenues, the future holds much promise for Gunna and his ever-expanding musical journey. What did you think of a Gift & a Curse? Stay tuned to HNHH and let us know below in the comments your thoughts.

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Gunna’s Album “a Gift & a Curse” Certified Gold

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Many doubted his return, and while that conversation isn’t over, it definitely diminished a lot. Gunna just received a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for his newest album, 2023’s a Gift & a Curse. Moreover, the album’s now officially sold over 500K album-equivalent units, marking a big milestone for the comeback record. Of course, this is off of the strength of massive hits like “fukumean,” plus thanks to his die-hard fanbase that continued to support him through it all. The College Park MC also just returned to the live performance space, so this is definitely an exciting time for his career.

For those unaware, the aforementioned narrative around his career concerns his “snitching” in the YSL RICO case. This had Gunna laying low for months, and a Gift & a Curse was his big comeback to the hip-hop release sphere. His relationship with other rappers is still up in the air, but with all this commercial success and fan loyalty, that aversion might shift very soon. Still, the 30-year-old also has a lot bigger things to worry about right now, and might be thinking more as a lone wolf within the industry.

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Gunna’s a Gift & a Curse Goes Gold

 
 
 
 
 
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That being said, a lot of that bias and backlash diminished after the release of a Gift & a Curse. Maybe the conversation just died down, but various sources (including Gunna himself, Young Thug’s father, and more) shut down beliefs that there was beef as a result of Wunna’s plea deal. It’s not the red flag it once was, and that came as a timely development as he builds skills in other areas. For example, his upcoming remix of Victor Thompson’s Afrobeats hit “This Year” stunned fans at its live debut, with many surprised by his excellent foray into the genre.

Meanwhile, there’s a lot of bars to digest on the Drip or Drown MC’s latest full-length. Now, though, it seems like people just enjoy the music without feeding into the debate. We’ll see what else the year holds for him, and we wouldn’t be surprised if he ends it off even stronger. Come back to HNHH for more news and updates on Gunna.

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Joe Budden’s “Pump It Up” Finally Certified Gold, Fans Wonder Why It Took So Long

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There are some readers out there who probably didn’t know that Joe Budden was actually a rapper back in the day. Of course, that’s owed to just how influential, prolific, well-respected, and present his work as a media commentator and content creator has been. However, the New York City native once took over airwaves with his hit 2003 single, “Pump It Up,” which to this day is his most successful release. In fact, many fans expressed their shock at the fact that it was only just recently that the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the track as gold. That means that it sold 500,000 copies, and fans suspect something’s fishy.

“It took him 20 yrs to go gold?” one fan commented under coverage of Joe Budden’s most recent commercial milestone. “I don’t believe it because I wore that s**t out! Y’all shady af for posting this either way…” another added. In addition, others came through with more analytical reasoning for why this hit song wasn’t more commercially successful before. “Joe Budden dropped in the era of limewire; that song would have went platinum if they could have counted streams or people weren’t downloading illegally,” a fan wrote.

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Joe Budden Fans Left Confused By Late Success Of “Pump It Up”

 
 
 
 
 
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However, this isn’t the only problem that the 43-year-old (may) have with the industry. We don’t know whether this even fazes him, but in 2023 in particular, Joe Budden has a bone to pick with the higher-ups at the labels. “Y’all don’t think it’s a little odd,” he begins, “that without Nas and Jesse Collins, without Mass Appeal and Jesse Collins, we don’t get a tribute [to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary]? Y’all are the ones that was supposed to do that,” he remarked on his podcast.

Meanwhile, maybe one day the former Complex host will pick up the mic again to comment on these issues or fix his grievances from the inside. Until then, though, he has a great foundation of media platforms to express himself in. With or without a gold record, it’s undeniable how much he contributed to the culture over the past decade. On that note, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Joe Budden.

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Quavo Celebrates Takeoff Amid “Only Built For Infinity Links” Milestone

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Quavo took to social media today, honoring his fallen former Migos group mate Takeoff amid a new milestone. He revealed that their 2022 joint album as Unc & Phew, Only Built for Infinity Links, has now been certified gold by the RIAA. The artist also went on to share some photos of the two of them, captioning the post “Masterpiece Twin.” As expected, his comments section was quickly flooded with fans insisting that the LP should have gone platinum by now.

Only Built for Infinity Links dropped less than a month before Takeoff was tragically shot and killed in November of 2022. It debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, selling somewhere around 99,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. The album features various high-profile collaborations, including appearances from Young Thug, Gunna, NBA YoungBoy, Summer Walker, Gucci Mane, and more.

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In an interview with Billboard just after the album’s release, Takeoff revealed that Only Built for Infinity Links was the project he felt the most proud of. “We had to work hard,” he explained. “We went back in that bat cave. Dirty, grimy, no cut and scruffy — just ain’t even worried about nothing. Just in that basement cooking up, going in, editing and coming back like, ‘We got it right here.’ Then come back a day later like, ‘Yo, nah, we need to bounce this off of this.’ Those changes made the album. You think you got it and then you keep painting that picture until you come up with that Picasso.”

Elsewhere in Quavo’s caption, he also wrote “Watch What We Do Next RP [rocket emoji],” hinting at his upcoming album. The new LP, Rocket Power, is scheduled for release on August 18. Quavo previously revealed that the album is a tribute to his late nephew and collaborator, and includes some posthumous features from Takeoff. “This album is for the rocket, our true fans, and also this is my therapy,” he told Instagram followers. “This album is a true reflection of how I feel right now.”

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