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[PHOTOS] Lauryn Hill Intimate Performance at Iconic Surf Lodge

September 7, 2022 by newhiphopnews

GRAMMY award winner, Lauryn Hill returned to The Surf Lodge this past Monday, September 5, taking the stage at the iconic venue for an intimate concert.

She performed some of her most popular hits from the Fugees including “Fu-Gee-La,” “Doo Wop (That Thing),” and “Killing Me Softly.”

Notable guests in attendance at the concert included Liev Schreiber, Olivia Culpo, and Mischa Barton.

This was L Boogie’s second time performing at The Surf Lodge, she first played the Montauk hot spot back in 2017.

“It was a complete honor to welcome such an iconic and prolific artist back to the property,” says Jayma Cardoso, Founder and Creative Director of The Surf Lodge.

“Ms. Hill is a multigenerational talent that completely captivates her audience, and it was so special to have her grace our stage once again.”

In addition to Hill, The Surf Lodge has also announced their final fall music lineup to close out the 2022 with acclaimed musical acts, Wyclef Jean on Saturday, September 17 and Lupe Fiasco Saturday, September 24.

(Photos Courtesy of The Surf Lodge)

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Ice Cube, Cypress Hill, Meth & Red Announced As ‘High Hopes’ Headliners

September 5, 2022 by newhiphopnews

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West Coast hip hop legends Ice Cube and Cypress Hill announced as the headliners among a roster of classic rap acts for the upcoming annualHigh Hopes concert series in Ontario, California on November 19, in association with BobbyDee Presents and Dr. Greenthumb. The concert lineup includes Method Man and Redman, Xzibit, and The Doggpound.

Back in the saddle again… pic.twitter.com/3RAgkhIQZb

— Ice Cube (@icecube) August 28, 2022

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“This is a legendary and iconic lineup,” said B-Real of Cypress Hill, aka Dr. Greenthumb in announcement press release. “High Hopes has curated the smoker’s ultimate playlist, and it’s a platform that I’ve supported since day one. This is the beginning of a new movement that Chang and I started with our Smoke Out. We’re excited to roll out even more surprises this year and in the future.”

High Hopes Concert Series features world-class artists, iconic headliners, and some of the most influential trailblazers in the music industry, coming together to support cannabis culture and celebrate the legalization of weed.

“We’re still in prohibition,” said Chang Weisberg, High Hopes Co-Promoter. “We have to keep up the fight for decriminalization, common sense tax reform, and safe access. High Hopes is a platform for music and medicine.”

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High Hopes will begin at 7pm PT and end at 12am PT. General tickets are on sale now. Purchase tickets here.

In other news, it was announced this week that Ice Cube has taken over as CEO of his co-founded 3-on-3 basketball league, Big 3. Cube will be replacing recently appointed CEO, Chris Hannan, who was given the position February 2021. The BIG3’s Monster Energy Celebrity Game will be broadcast on CBS this Sunday at 4 p.m. ET.

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John Legend Addresses Issues With Kanye West, Says West was Upset because Legend didn’t Support his Presidential Run

September 5, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Politics has a way of dividing even the closest of friends and while it appeared that famous artists John Legend and Kanye West had a traditional Democrat vs. Republican fallout, that was not apparently the case.

In an interview with the New Yorker, Legend clarifies that while he is a vocal supporter of many Democrats, including Joe Biden, his and West’s issues have nothing to do with West’s one-time support of Donald Trump, but rather because Legend didn’t endorse West in his 2020 presidential run.

In the interview, Legend stated the following: “What it got described as was, we stopped being friends because he supported Trump, which was a mischaracterization of what I said. That was kind of the Rupert Murdoch version of the story—it was all over the New York Post and Fox News. What I was saying was that he was very upset with me that I didn’t support him running for President, and that was the real impetus for us having a strain in our friendship. I don’t know what will happen in the future, but he was very upset with me that I didn’t support him and I supported Joe Biden. It’s up to him whether he can get past that.” [According to the New Yorker, West could not be reached for comment.]

In 2018, Ye posted screenshots of a tweet in which Legend asked him to “reconsider aligning [himself] with Trump,” to which West followed up with a series of bizarre tweets in which he seemed to emphasize independent thought while still maintaining his support for then-president Trump.

However, when West made his own run for president, Legend did not support him and rather supported Biden.

Legend was not the only hip-hop artist to draw West’s ire. On a 2020 episode of “Drink Champs,” West called both Legend and Big Sean sellouts for not supporting him, stating, ““I know this man mama, bro. … I changed this man’s family. Both John Legend and Big Sean, when I ran for office, got used quick by the Democrats to come at they boy that actually changed they life. And that’s some sellout sh-t. And I don’t rock with neither of them and I need my apologies. I ain’t saying they gon’ change, but n-ggas is scared.”

West received about 60,000 votes out of an estimated total of 160 million in the 2020.

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Watch Flo Milli Make Her VMA Performance Debut

August 30, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Flo Milli brought the fits and fun, fused with dance moves during her MTV Video Music Award performance debut. The Mobile, AL native took the Extended Play Stage, presented by Doritos to perform both two songs from her debut album, You Still Here, Ho?

Dripped in Telfar’s “performance bandeau,” while matching with its signature “thigh hole track pants”, Flo Milli’s high energetic effort remained consistent throughout both performances for “Bed Time” and “Conceited.”

“Expect a full show – a Flo Milli experience,” she said regarding audience expectations.

Based on the crowd’s reaction, it is safe to say that Flo Milli was not the only feeling her while she performed “Conceited,” but did so while performing “Bedtime” as well.

She filled the Extended Play stage with distinct versatility, back by dancers who fed off the reciprocated energy.

Flo Mill dropped her debut album back in July, which is a sequel from her debut mixtape, Ho, Why Is You Here? Her project titles have derived from her love for reality tv shows. She even featured VH1 legend, Tiffany “New York” Pollard on the intro and outro of her debut album.

“This experience was very different than my mixtape,” she says on creating an album. “I was able to really take my time and create a full picture with my music , creative and visuals. I was able to work with a lot of new producers and create my sound, find my range and pocket. This is only the beginning of much more to come.”

Last week she released her video for “Big Steppa.” The Amber Park directed video shows a “larger than life” Flo Milli flowing to the rhythm of her own beat.

Flo Milli is set to perform at Made In America Festival next month.

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Chris Rock Admits He Declined Invitation To Host 2023 Oscars, That’s Like Asking Nicole Brown Simpson “To Go Back To The Restaurant”

August 30, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Comedian Chris Rock admits he turned down an invitation to host the 2023 Academy Awards. Rock, 57, revealed he would not be returning as the 2023 Oscars host to the audience at his comedy show in Phoenix on Sunday night.

The ‘Grown Ups’ actor dished on getting slapped by Best Actor winner Will Smith at this year’s Oscars. The infamous moment took place as Rock was about to present the award for best documentary feature, and less than an hour before Smith would accept the best actor honor for his performance in King Richard.

Will Smith, 53, walked up on stage and slapped Rock after the comedian made a joke about Smith’s wife. Jada Pinkett Smith suffers from alopecia, a condition that caused her to lose her hair.

Rock told the Phoenix audience, “He’s bigger than me. The state of Nevada would not sanction a fight between me and Will Smith.”

The comedian’s sold-out crowd was eager to hear his take on the viral incident, with one fan yelling out, “Talk about it!” as reported by the Arizona Republic. Rock riffed returning to the Oscars would be like asking Nicole Brown Simpson “to go back to the restaurant.”

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Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow & Bad Bunny Steal The Show the 2022 VMAs

August 29, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj Performs Nine-Song Medly and Accepts Video Vanguard Award at MTV VMAs

The 2022 VMAs were a night to remember. The night began and ended with iconic moments from Nicki Minaj, Jack Harlow, Bad Bunny, and more.

Jack Harlow opened up the show as the captain of a superstar-seated “First Class” flight that featured Lil Nas X, Saucy Santana, Chloe Bailey Harlow’s bromancer, Druski, and more. He later stepped out onto the VMA stage in Prudential Center and introduced Fergie as a surprise guest. The “Glamorous” singer took the stage to perform her 2006 hit, which is used to sample Harlow hit single. Both songs topped the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

NOW FERGIE!!!!!! #VMAS pic.twitter.com/QUxHsNohNq

— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) August 29, 2022

While Harlow set the show’s tone, the night belonged to the Video Vanguard honoree, Nicki Minaj. Not only did Minaj serve as the co-host with Harlow, but she performed a medley of her greatest hits, including “Moment 4 Life,” “Super Bass,” “Anaconda,” and her most recent Hot 100 No. 1, “Super Freak. What could Nicki’s greatest hit performance be without her career-defining “Monster” verse?

Nicki Minaj performs her verse from “Monster” at the #VMAs. https://t.co/K3f4GrgiuJ pic.twitter.com/zjIrtNw5qD

— Variety (@Variety) August 29, 2022

Dripped in a pink, glittered-out barbie top and pink tennis skirt, Minaj danced, twerked, and gave fans a memorable performance.

During her acceptance speech, she honored the lives of her father, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Pop Smoke, Nipsey Hussle, and Juice Wrld. Of course, she gave the nod to her Cash Money/Young Money family, specifically Lil Wayne, Drake, Mack Maine, Birdman & Slim.

Bad Bunny’s historical performance occurred at Yankees Stadium, where he was presented with the Artist of the Year award by Carmelo Anthony. He became the first Latin urban artist to win the award. During the performance, the “Moscow Mule” star kissed a woman and a man dancer, quickly becoming a trending topic.

bad bunny kissing a male backup dancer was probably in response to how earlier this week, puerto rican media and some in the reggaeton space were outraged by a kiss between villano antillano and tokischa. calling him a queerbaiter is not the serve y’all think.. pic.twitter.com/3aSjSJC8Mj

— fico (@puertofico) August 29, 2022

So many moments to capture at this year’s VMAs, including Anita’s spicy performance.

Whether it was Jack Harlow’s “First Class” flight, Nicki Minaj’s greatest hits, or Bad Bunny’s history at Yankee Stadium, the VMAs cemented another for the books.

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Fat Joe Stirs Debate, Claiming Blacks and Latinos Equally Responsible for Evolution of Hip-Hop

August 29, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Fat Joe has been a prominent fixture in the hip-hop community for over two decades now, but recently he stirred up debate online when he claimed that hip-hop was created “half and half” by blacks and Latinos.

On Friday, he took to Instagram with a 45-second clip meant to celebrate the contributions of Latino artists, DJs, and groups who contributed to the hip-hop genre over the years including the Mean Machine, DJ Junebug, DJ Disco Wiz, and more. He captioned the clip “Thank you for your contribution to HIP HOP.”

The post, which appeared to be positive in nature and celebrated the contributions of the artists, was largely met with praise and positive feedback. However, some criticized Fat Joe in the comments.

On Saturday, Fat Joe went live on Instagram live to promote DJ Khaled‘s upcoming album, God Did. About 50 minutes into the session, Fat Joe addresses some of the backlash that he appeared to be receiving in the comments section.

The Bronx native noted that people had been questioning Latinos’ place in rap and the hip-hop culture.

He said that he recently had gone on Twitter where people had been talking about how “Latinos wasn’t in rap….this and that….these guys are f***ing delusional.”

He continued: “We from the Bronx, New York, sh** happens, it’s where hip-hop started. It’s Latino and black, half and half. But they’re going at me because I’m the only Spanish dude like really with a big voice.”

He imitated someone typing on a keyboard, saying “Latinos wasn’t there, you wasn’t invited, you are a specimen, I don’t know what is up with these people? They don’t know their facts.”

Twitter and Instagram users appeared to be divided, with some saying that the Latino culture did indeed have a presence in hip-hop while others called Fat Joe and DJ Khaled “culture vultures.”

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Ne-Yo’s Soon-To-Be Ex Wife Speaks Out, Says no Chance of Reconciliation

August 29, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Ne-Yo’s marriage appears to be close to officially over. After accusing the “So Sick” singer of cheating last month and filing for divorce, his soon-to-be ex wife, Crystal Renay, briefly addressed the situation, saying that the two will not be getting back together.

Video footage shows a TMZ reporter approaching Renay as she exits LAX and asking her “what are the chances that you and Ne-Yo can work it out?”

She quickly responds, “there are no chances. God is good.”

The reporter continues to press, asking her if she is sure and she responds that “we’re moving on to better lives” and adding that “certain things can’t be forgiven, but God will forgive and so will I.”

When asked if she was going to start dating again, Renay shrugs and says “only God knows.”

Renay filed for divorce after claiming that Ne-Yo fathered a child with another woman. Paperwork filed in Atlanta cites that the couple’s marriage is “irretrievably broken with no hope for reconciliation.” Renay and Ne-Yo have three children of their own: Isabella Rose, 14-months, Roman-Alexander Raj, 4 years, and Shaffer Chimere Jr., 6 years.

While some might find the reporter’s questions odd, it would not be the first time the couple has filed for divorce only to reconcile later. After getting married in 2016, Renay filed for divorce in 2020, but withdrew the filing. They then had a “second wedding” celebration in 2022.

So far there has been no word on the mystery woman or baby that Ne-Yo allegedly fathered.

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OVO Brand Pays Homage to ‘Hot Boys’ with New Merch Collection

August 28, 2022 by newhiphopnews

It is no secret that Drake and OVO honors the influential figures that have paved the way in Hip-Hop. As a Young Money/Cash Money offspring, The October’s Very Own (OVO) honcho is well aware of the lineage he comes from.

In the latest effort of homage, Drake’s OVO Brand recently announce their new “Hot Boys” Capsule collection to commemorate the legendary rap group of Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Turk and B.G. The collection use to include T-shirts, hoodies, bandanas and more.

The announcement was made on the OVO instagram page. The post previewed the pieces that will be featured in the collection.

The Hot Boys notably launched the careers of both Lil Wayne and Juvenile, but enjoyed success as a group as well with a there release of three albums including their platinum selling release, Guerrilla Warfare. Some of their most notable singles include, “I Need A Hot Girl,” “We On Fire,” and “Too Hot.”

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