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Erykah Badu Stuns On The Cover Of “GQ Germany” Men Of The Year Edition

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, GQ Germany unveiled its latest cover star, which is none other than Erykah Badu. The publication declared the Grammy winning performer the “Music Icon Of The Year” for their “Men Of The Year” issue, and she certainly brought all the intensity one would expect for her shoot. On the cover, Badu is seen striking a dramatic pose with her arms raised above her head, as her long braids obscure her otherwise bare chest.

She reflected on pioneering Neo-Soul in her interview with GQ Germany, describing how she paved the way for other artists with her debut album. “I helped introduce them,” she began. “I was the first in my genre. There was no genre until the name Neo-Soul was created for the album Baduizm because no one could categorize what I was doing. I drilled a hole in the dam, so to speak, and all the like-minded frequencies flowed through it. It’s a formula that others can use.”

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Badu also opened up about what’s it’s been like for her being a woman in a male-dominated industry, claiming that she only began to recognize her gender once she delved into music. “I didn’t know I was a woman,” she explained. “I grew up in a community of people and went to art school to dance. In the art school, everyone is non-binary. We are simply human beings. We are creators.”

“I learned that I am a woman after I came into the music industry,” she continued. “There are a few unspoken rules regarding producers and production. If you do not know all the terms from the field of technology and production, you will not be taken into account when you present your ideas. This applies not only to women, but to everyone. I made my way through the door. Even without speaking their language. I was able to communicate with colors, sounds and hints. That’s my vision. That’s what I hear. I didn’t accept a no as an answer. I didn’t really have a hard time as a woman in the industry because I didn’t let myself be put in a drawer.” What do you think of Erykah Badu’s GQ Germany cover? How about her takes on pioneering Neo-Soul and being a woman in the music industry? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Andre 3000’s Experimental New Album Sells 24k In Its First Week

November 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last week, Andre 3000 surprised the rap world by dropping his debut solo album after nearly two decades without a new project. But as soon as the announcement dropped, he made it clear to fans that the album might not be what they were expecting. He promised that the album had “no bars” and delivered on that promise. New Blue Sun is a long ambient jazz album that predominately features Andre playing the flute.

Now, the official first-week sales numbers for the project are in. It pushed 24k units which was good enough for #34 on the Billboard 200. While the numbers aren’t eye-popping by hip-hop standards, they’re very impressive for such an experimental album. While the project has been met with plenty of praise from critics, fans have been much more skeptical. Many out there don’t feel all that relieved that Andre finally released an album, because they were only hoping for a new rap project. New Blue Sun was the fourth highest-debuting album this week behind country legend Dolly Parton, K-pop group ENHYPHEN, and the new collaborative album between 2 Chainz and Lil Wayne.

Andre 3000 Debuts At Number 34

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In the wake of his album announcement, Andre 3000 made numerous other revelations in an interview with GQ. He revealed that he’s secretly been collaborating with other artists and contributing instrumentation to their album under a pseudonym. That caused fans to pour through their music libraries looking for tracks he might be included on.

Now that the sales numbers for the album are out, fans are reflecting on DJ Vlad’s take on the project. He claimed that the streaming and sales numbers speak for themselves and that Andre should focus on giving the people what they want. Many fans who liked the album disagreed with his take online. What do you think of the first week sales for Andre 3000’s new album? Were they more or less than what you were expecting? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Travis Scott Interviews Himself At GQ Men Of The Year Awards

November 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott asked himself his own questions while walking the red carpet at the GQ Men of the Year Awards at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, last week. When one reporter approached him carrying flashcards, Scott took the cards and began asking himself the questions.

“‘You wanted to turn UTOPIA into a musical — is there a plan for a Broadway show yet?’ Fuck yeah, it is,” he said. “‘You said you wanted to study architecture at Harvard — which city’s architecture inspires you the most?’ Not gonna lie, Tokyo is kind of fire … Rome is fire …Pompeii is actually amazing … Chile is actually cr*zy […] Brazil is actually fucking beautiful.”

Travis Scott Attends GQ Men Of The Year Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 16: Travis Scott attends the 2023 GQ Men of the Year at Bar Marmont on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Scott previously revealed that he wanted to take Utopia to Broadway during a recent interview with GQ. He explained: “I wanted the album to be a play. I was trying to take Broadway — because the thing about Broadway theaters, they’re kind of small — I was trying to bring the idea of Broadway to bigger venues. Either plays in stadiums or plays in arenas, but still make it feel like a Broadway bill.” He added: “I love Jeremy O. Harris. He’s amazing. We were exploring all these different ideas. I met with him. I met with a couple of different people. We just talked about the idea of it happening. I was still trying to figure it out,” he said. Check out his Men of the Year red-carpet interview below.

Travis Scott Interviews Himself At Men Of The Year Awards

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Scott released Utopia back in July after years of delays. He’s been promoting the project on the Circus Maximus Tour since October and will continue doing so through January. Be on the lookout for further updates on Travis Scott on HotNewHipHop.

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Andre 3000 Thinks “Idlewild” Could Have Been A “Slip” For Outkast

November 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Andre 3000 sat down with GQ earlier this week, opening up about Outkast’s discography ahead of his latest solo instrumental project, New Blue Sun. He spoke on he and Big Boi finding success early on in their careers, describing how they’ve had a unique experience because of how rapidly their success grew. While the duo’s known for their prolificacy, Andre 3000 notes that not everything an artist releases can be a banger, claiming that they may have missed the mark with their final studio album, Idlewild.

“It was a blessing to be successful that young,” Andre 3000 began. “I think our career is kind of interesting because since our very first album, we’ve gone platinum and just kept rising. Like, so next album was double, next three — it just kept rising.” He continued, speaking on their iconic fifth studio album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. The 2003 LP just recently became the best-selling rap album of all time.

Andre 3000 Opens Up About Outkast’s Discography

“We haven’t taken a fall, y’know what I mean?” he explained. “And I think sometimes you build character or you build something by failure. Idlewild may have been our slip. You never know — the only thing you can do is be honest about what you’re doing at the time.” He went on to describe the “true chemistry” he had with Big Boi at Outkast’s peak, noting how the love they shared still remains.

According to him, Big Boi’s always been Outkast’s “biggest cheerleader” over the years, and would agree to a reunion without hesitation. “I do know I’m not the controller, Big Boi’s not the controller, of any of this. We couldn’t have planned where we are,” he added. “So we can’t plan an ending.” What do you think of Andre 3000 claiming that Idlewild could have been a “slip” for Outkast? Do you agree with him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Andre 3000 Reveals He And Big Boi Used To Pray To Become Good Rappers

November 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Andre 3000 is back in the news in a major way this week. Overnight, he released his highly anticipated first solo album. The project is called New Blue Sun and was only announced earlier this week. With the announcement 3 Stacks was sure to temper fan expectations by letting them know that the album had “no bars.” The project is now officially out and features nearly 90 minutes of ambient and jazz inspired instrumental music.

In a recent interview with GQ, Andre discussed his new album, fan expectations, and his life after Outkast. He also discussed the fallout from the duo’s breakthrough as rap stars. “That’s life — you want what you want, ’til you don’t want it. Me and Big Boi used to literally pray every night. ‘Lord, really, really, we just wanna be good rappers.’ That was our prayer. It was called, like, a rapper’s prayer. And we did that,” he explained. But as it turned out, the fame wasn’t everything for the pair. “And now we’re seeing that it’s happened. I love that it’s happened. I don’t regret any of that. But it’s kind of like now that I’m at a certain level, I miss certain things about normalcy,” Andre concluded. Check out the full interview below.

Andre 3000 On Praying To Be A Good Rapper

Andre 3000’s new album has just 8 songs, but he makes the most out of the song titles. Many of them are hilariously long and detailed. “I swear, I Really Wanted To Make A “Rap” Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time” and “Dreams Once Buried Beneath The Dungeon Floor Slowly Sprout Into Undying Gardens” are just two examples of the silly song titles.

Though the album isn’t exactly what many fans were hoping for, it’s received some good initial buzz. Additionally many of other rappers like Lupe Fiasco have expressed their excitement for the record. Before it was even released Andre played the project for Frank Ocean and Tyler, The Creator. What do you think of Andre 3000 and Big Boi praying to become good rappers? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Travis Scott Reveals Why He Won’t Look At The Camera During Photoshoots

November 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott is someone who has had a fairly big year as far as the music world is concerned. Overall, this is all thanks to the fact that he dropped his new album Utopia. This is a project that topped the charts and is still doing well in terms of sales. Furthermore, his tour is going on right now and it has been able to gross a whole bunch of money. Simply, Scott is having a huge moment right now and that will continue to be true. In fact, GQ thought the same as they made him “Man Of The Year.”

The artist was on the cover of GQ and it led to a pretty interesting interview. You can see the cover of the magazine below, which will also feature the likes of Kim Kardashian. During this interview, GQ touched on the fact that Travis never seems to look at the camera whenever he is being photographed. As Scott explained, a lot of this has to do with him being a bit camera-shy. Ultimately, it is something we can all probably relate to on some sort of level.

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“Yeah, my head’s down. I’m not a picture guy,” Scott said. “I just put my head down because people are just snapping away. I think people think I’m posing. I’m not. I’m just really just looking down. No, just looking down. And then when it’s over, we can laugh and do whatever again.” Needless to say, this is something that is hard to get over. However, with some practice, you can definitely overcome that fear in one way or another.

Let us know what you thought of Travis Scott and Utopia, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.

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Andre 3000 Reveals He’s Secretly Contributed To Other Artist’s Songs

November 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Andre 3000 guest spots may not be as rare as they seem. In recent years his collaborations have been rare but very memorable. He’s lent his voice to standout features on songs by Frank Ocean, James Blake, Future, Killer Mike, A Tribe Called Quest, and more. But during a recent interview with GQ, Andre revealed that there’s even more music he recorded out there than fans may realize.

One of the reasons fans may not have noticed Andre was contributing to a song is because he isn’t talking about raps. In the interview, he discusses playing instruments, in particular flute, on a variety of other artists’ work. “I’ve actually played some wind things that I’ve put out in the world that I called myself another name under different artists that are out there that, you know, I was just kinda testing it out in a way. From known artists, and they’ve been cool about keeping it secret.” The revelation of his other alias had fans digging through old material looking for where he might pop up. According to HipHopDX, Andre contributed instrumentation to James Blake’s 2019 song “Where’s The Catch?” which he also features on. Check out the full interview below.

Andre 3000’s Secret Features

Andre 3000’s debut solo album is set to drop tonight. The album is called New Blue Sun and Andre was sure to set fan expectations for the project right away. He made it clear right as the album was announced that it contained “no bars.” The project is expected to be a largely flute driven instrumental album.

Subsequently, he also shared the tracklist for the album which has some hilarious and ridiculous song titles. “I swear, I Really Wanted To Make A “Rap” Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time” and “Dreams Once Buried Beneath The Dungeon Floor Slowly Sprout Into Undying Gardens” are just two examples of song names on New Blue Sun. What do you think of Andre making secret appearances as an instrumentalist on other artists’ songs? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Kim Kardashian Explains How She Discussed Kanye West Divorce With Their Children

November 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier today, GQ revealed their new cover story with Kim Kardashian where she got very candid on some family details. Primarily she discussed divorce, both the divorce of her parents when she was just nine-years-old, and how she handled her divorce from Kanye West with her own children. Kim discussed being able to “feel” that something was wrong as a child even though she didn’t know exactly what was going on. She also broke down how her experience as a kid informed how she handled divorce as an adult.

“Ultimately, what matters is that kids feel loved and heard,” Kim began. “You want to be sensitive because they’re just kids, and it’s hard to go through no matter what age. You have to make sure that you only go to a level that they can understand. It’s okay to show a vulnerable side. You never go to a negative side,” she explained. Later in the piece, Kim’s sisters describe the entire divorce experience as difficult, but ultimately a confidence builder for Kim. Check out the full interview below.

Kim Kardashian Gets Candid On Divorce

Kim Kardashian has been extra busy with her SKIMS shapewear brand recently. She recently disappeared into a completely different look for the brand’s holiday ad campaign. The vintage-inspired photo shoot featured a nearly unrecognizable Kim that had many fans doing a double take. SKIMS was also recently named the official shapewear brand of the NBA.

But the SKIMS moment most people remember from the past few weeks is the announcement of the nipple bra. The hilarious campaign was first seen as a joke by many, but it turned out to be an actual effort to combat climate change. With a trailer that once again saw Kim Kardashian breaking the internet and dozens of influencers sharing their own experiences with the bra, it fueled days worth of discussion for fans online. What do you think of Kim Kardashian’s explanation of how she explained her divorce to her children? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Kim Kardashian Named a GQ ‘Man of the Year,’ Details How Her Parents’ Divorce Influenced Her Own

November 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kim Kardashian Says Watching Her Parents Divorce Assisted Managing Her Own in New Cover Story

Kim Kardashian covers GQ’s 28th annual Men of the Year issue. In the vast cover story, she speaks on her divorce from Kanye West, specifically addressing how watching her parents’ divorce impacted how she approached her own.

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Kim reveals she was nine when her parent’s divorce happened, citing a family meeting led to the divorce conversation. Now, she uses those experiences for herself.

“I did think about how my parents handled it with us,” Kardashian said. “I just remember them being open…Ultimately, what matters is that kids feel loved and heard. You want to be sensitive because they’re just kids, and it’s hard to go through no matter what age. You have to make sure that you only go to a level that they can understand. It’s okay to show a vulnerable side. You never go to a negative side.”

Kardashian also revealed she is “more religious than most people guess” and prays to her children before bed. The practice replicates what Robert Kardashian did to Kim and her siblings. “That’s how I manage life. I look at everything as lessons. Things happen exactly the way that they are supposed to and take you exactly where you need to be. Even if it doesn’t make sense at the time, it’s leading you to a path.”

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Hailey Bieber Shoots Down Pregnancy Rumors

October 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Hailey Bieber addressed rumors about being pregnant during a new interview with GQ. The model labeled them “disheartening” while admitting that do affect her. The rumors come after she and her husband, Justin, celebrated their five-year wedding anniversary over the summer.

“Recently, everybody was like, ‘Oh, my God, she’s pregnant,’ and that’s happened to me multiple times before,” Hailey began. “There is something that’s disheartening about, ‘Damn, I can’t be bloated one time and not be pregnant?’ It would be a lie if I was like, ‘Oh, yeah, I don’t give a sh*t.’” She also admitted that she used to want her relationship with her future kids to be completely private, but admits now that it’s “probably totally unavoidable.” She added: “That was before I was married. Didn’t know who I was going to be married to at the time, I’m sure.”

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 01: Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are seen at the 2023 US Open Tennis Championships on September 1, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)

Hailey added that when she eventually is pregnant, she hopes the internet is “the last to know.” “[Motherhood] is something that I look forward to,” she continued. “It’s also such a private, intimate thing. It’s something that’s going to come when it comes. And it’s just, honestly, at the end of the day, so hilarious how much people f–king care. Let me do what I want to do with my body and you guys can do what you want to do with your body—and let’s just let it be that.” Check out Hailey’s photoshoot for GQ below.

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Elsewhere in her discussion with the publication, Hailey recalled a viral moment from her Rhode event with Krispy Kreme in August, which Sex and the City girl she feels most like, and more. Be on the lookout for further updates on Hailey and Justin’s marriage on HotNewHipHop.

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