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The Joe Budden Podcast Reacts To Tommy Richman Saying He’s Not A Hip-Hop Artist

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The Joe Budden Podcast recently debated Tommy Richman’s viral claim about not being a hip-hop artist. If you didn’t hear about the debacle, catch up here. “I’m not going to call him [a culture vulture],” the host began. “Because he’s worked hard, he has music, he’s been working on music for a long time.” “Duh,” Ish said about Tommy Richman not being a hip-hop artist before he and Budden talked about how they didn’t like “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” very much. The group then felt like Richman should’ve just said his response to DJ Hed outright instead of simply tweeting out that he’s not a hip-hop artist, given how volatile and reactive social media reactions can be.

“You’ve been busting your a** to break through,” Joe Budden remarked about Tommy Richman. “Didn’t do it for whatever reason. And then you’ve got ‘MILLION DOLLAR BABY,’ and then Black people, and then TikTok, and then culture pushed you to where you needed to be. Now is not the right time for ‘I’m not a hip-hop artist.’ I have no problem with ‘I’m not just a hip-hop artist’ or ‘I’m much more than just a hip-hop artist.’ […] Yeah, why are you even tweeting? You got the easiest job in the world, Tommy Richman: shut the f**k up!

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The Joe Budden Podcast Speaks On Tommy Richman’s Hip-Hop Claims

“You and that group of people that can receive your success and never have to talk to Black people,” Joe Budden continued. “But when the first time you speak speaks to the years of – ‘Cause I don’t think there’s nothing wrong with what he said. I don’t look at him as a hip-hop artist either. N***a, you did not have to say that. But you saying it when hip-hop is who has broken you and accepted you, it gives us remnants of all of the white acts who their barrier of entry is hip-hop, and they abandon it, and they throw it to the side, and then they start doing country-folk music and act like that s**t never happened. Tommy Richman ain’t fire enough to do that yet. Sorry, sorry.

“Now, he did clean it up,” Joe Budden conceded. “Thank you, DJ Hed. Thank you, Tommy Richman, for not sounding as stupid as we thought you were about to sound.” However, Ice posited that Richman’s true issue was with media publications labeling him a hip-hop artist, which is a fair and valid theory. Melyssa Ford countered that Richman’s team should’ve been cognizant of how a statement like “I’m not a hip-hop artist” would resonate with the culture. Then, Joe Budden said that “the conversation is deeper” than the COYOTE artist might’ve thought.

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DJ Hed Checks Tommy Richman After He Tweets He’s “Not A Hip-Hop Artist”

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Whenever a white person enters the hip-hop space, there’s usually an understandably cautious reaction that heeds the warnings of previously exploited or downplayed community leaders. Tommy Richman risked this situation recently, but it turns out it was just a miscommunicated phrasing issue. Moreover, he tweeted out: “I’m not a hip hop artist,” which resulted in much controversy given the partial Southern rap roots of huge singles like “MILLION DOLLAR BABY.” DJ Hed was quick to respond: “Fasho. So every Hip-Hop station playing MDB or DIAL should stop today. Thanks for the Heds Up [fist emoji].” “Glad I got the PSA before I did my radio mix. I now have 2 open slots. What should I play? (From an artist proud to be Hip-Hop),” he added in another tweet.

Then, Tommy Richman clarified his original statement. “I mean to say I’m not SOLEY [sic] a hip hop artist,” he responded to the backlash on Wednesday (October 2). In addition, the COYOTE artist directly responded to DJ Hed. “I’ll say again, Im thankful for everything. I’m saying I don’t wanna be boxed in. I grew up on hip hop. But I’m a singer.”

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Tommy Richman & DJ Hed’s Latest Twitter Interaction

DJ Hed’s answer to Tommy Richman was more sympathetic than his original statements, but still warned him of the dangers of this rhetoric. “Understood, however there are nuances that can be perceived when statements are made. I don’t believe you have malicious intent but I do believe there is much to be learned about the system that you have entered within this thing we do. I hope it works out for you [fist emoji] (Not sarcasm).” While most folks today know Hed for his association with Kendrick Lamar, he’s out here defending rap culture in many different ways.

Even though Tommy Richman deleted his original tweet, his other remarks on the matter are still up. The exchange made the misunderstanding clear, so much so that fans are currently debating over whether or not hate towards him is justified (spoiler alert: hate isn’t the same as criticism, and the former is a slippery slope). We’ll see what the “WHITNEY” creative does next with his versatile artistry. Only labeling him as hip-hop is part of the problem, but so is disregarding the culture’s influence. Neither Tommy nor DJ Hed displayed either attitude here.

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Rich Homie Quan Dead At 34

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Devastating news has hit the hip-hop world today as it was revealed that Rich Homie Quan has passed away at the age of 34. The news began breaking on Twitter due to a report from Thuggerdaily. Overall, Thuggerdaily has been reporting from the Young Thug trial, so naturally, fans saw some validity to the report. However, many were also skeptical considering Thuggerdaily is not an official source. Word began to spread online with fans expressing disbelief all while praying that Rich Homie Quan would be okay.

Subsequently, Boosie Badazz took to Twitter where he confirmed the news. Adam22 also put out a message that confirmed that the artist had passed. Since the reports of his passing, numerous artists and fans alike have taken to Twitter where they have offered their condolences. Additionally, many are in complete shock over this news. It was just a couple of days ago that fans were reminiscing about his music and talking about what an exceptional talent he was.

Rich Homie Quan Was Beloved By Fans

Rumors about how he passed away have begun circulating, however, none of it has been confirmed or 100 percent verified. No matter what, this is a horrible tragedy for both his family and the hip-hop community as a whole. The artist will certainly be remembered fondly for his contributions to music, and the joy he brought to so many people. The reactions on social media to his passing just go to show what a larger than life figure he truly was.

This is currently a developing story and some of the exact details and circumstances remain unclear. Overall, we encourage our readers to be diligent out there. Misinformation spreads fast and it is important to decipher real from fake. Moreover, our heart goes out to Rich Homie Quan’s family and friends during this extremely difficult time.

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ZAYALLCAPS, Raq Baby, & NoHeart Shad: Three Artists To Listen To Right Now

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Every month or so, HotNewHipHop provides its readers with a few lesser-known artists that they should check out, immediately. In July, we have a truly special lineup for you all. It’s the summer time which means the vibes need to be just right. Overall, the three artists we are about to present to you have dropped tracks that are perfect for those summer months. Below, you will find ZAYALLCAPS, Raq Baby, and NoHeart Shad. Three unique rappers with their own distinct styles. Enjoy.

ZAYALLCAPS – “BOY (V)”

Los Angeles artist ZAYALLCAPS has a distinct style that immediately invokes a sense of nostalgia. Overall, his track “BOY (V)” is one that is going to have you feeling like you’re on a cloud floating through the sky on an overcast day. That said, the vibes are still uplifting enough to be perfect for chilling on a bright summer day. From the instrumental to the flows, ZAYALLCAPS provides listeners with a perfect blend of hard-hitting synths and 808s, as well as melodies that will be stuck in your ears for days on end. His whole catalog is a delight, so be sure to give this a listen.

Raq Baby ft. BigWalkDog – “Day By Day”

Raq Baby’s song “Day By Day” begins with synths are that easy to recognize but oftentimes hard to pinpoint. Overall, this is a track that had originally been teased on social media. Fans were begging for it, and when he dropped it, it did not disappoint. Throughout the song, Raq Baby shows us that he is not an artist to play around with. He has a great ear for flows, and he is sliding all over this track while also providing fans with some braggadocious and menacing lyrics. It’s a memorable track and that instrumental will leave you wanting to come back for more.

NoHeart Shad – “Jumanji”

Lastly, but certainly not least, we have this NoHeart Shad track featuring BigWalkDog called “Jumanji.” From start to finish this song can be classified as a banger through and through. From the hard-hitting production to Shad’s confident flows, this is a song that you are most definitely going to be impressed by. BigWalkDog also comes through with a solid guest verse, making this a well-rounded track that will definitely command some attention.

Let us know which of these artists was your favorite, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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