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BeatKing’s Daughter Jayla Delivers Heartwarming Speech At His Memorial Service: Watch

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this month, BeatKing’s manager took to social media to confirm that the beloved Houston artist passed away at the age of 39. Reportedly, his death was the result of a pulmonary embolism, which he suffered while hosting a takeover on Urban One/Radio One. Despite being rushed to the hospital after fainting, he died with his two daughters at his side.

Yesterday, BeatKing’s emotional celebration of life was hosted at Houston’s Bayou City Event Center. His eldest daughter Jayla delivered a heartfelt speech about the loss. In it, she made it clear that her father would want her to stay strong amid the circumstances.

Jayla Channels Her Father BeatKing In Sweet Eulogy

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“When I talk about my dad, a lot of people expect me to start crying but he was way too goofy, too annoying to just cry over,” she began with a laugh. “He would not want to to cry over him. So, I always make sure I keep a smile on my face at all times because I know that’s what he would want me to do.” She continued, joking that her father’s death would be hitting his favorite restaurant the hardest.

“I know all of us here are very devastated with his passing,” she explained. “But I just know personally nobody could be more upset than Whataburger. Without him, Whataburger will be going bankrupt, probably. The cheeseburger-eating, chocolate shake-drinking person has unfortunately passed and is in a better place now. And he’s with all of us spiritually.” Fans in The Neighborhood Talk‘s comments section are praising Jayla for approaching the situation with a sense of humor, and sharing words of support for the teen and her family as they navigate this difficult time. What do you think of BeatKing’s daughter Jayla delivering a heartfelt speech at his memorial service? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake Turns Up With Travis Scott In New “100 GIGS” Footage Amid Supposed Beef

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake and Travis Scott are arguably hip-hop’s two biggest hitmakers right now, so their collaborative bond should come as no surprise. Moreover, this is a relationship that the former highlighted on his @plottttwistttttt IG burner, part of his “100 GIGS” content drop series. In the clip, they both vibe out at a party to the tunes of their “P***y & Millions” collab off Drizzy’s 2022 21 Savage joint album Her Loss, as well as “Beast” by Golomp. However, many fans were particularly interested in this clip because of the supposed beef that the “SICKO MODE” duo has with each other now.

For those unaware, this theory emerged amid Drake’s various 2024 beefs with the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Future, Metro Boomin, and more. Fans thought that Travis Scott picked a side with his actions, although his subsequent shoutouts to Drake hint toward this just being a speculative assumption. As such, it’s hard to fully get a grasp of what’s going on here and what their relationship looks like now. Apparently, fans will need some more concrete evidence to really set this rumor aside.

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Also, this is particularly curious because of Drake’s other content that he shared via this “100 GIGS” platform. For example, he also included a classic clip of Kanye West crediting him with inspiring his Watch The Throne collab album with Jay-Z in 2011. Another video shows the Toronto superstar linking up with J. Cole to buy a whole lot of Born Sinner copies at a Best Buy in 2013. Given the complicated history that he shares with Ye and Cole, it stands to reason that this footage with Travis Scott could also function along this bizarre and potentially shady line, reflecting on the allies that he lost on the way.

Nevertheless, this is all just the latest stop on the gossip train, so take this all with a grain of salt. It’s still ironic, especially as Travis Scott’s Kendrick Lamar collab “goosebumps” just went Diamond. So we’ll see whether Drake or La Flame ever fuel these rumors or if they quell them outright. Until then, all we can do is guess.

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Travis Scott Shares An Earlier Young Thug Joint Effort With “Too Many Options”

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott is really dishing out something for everybody. During this DAYS BEFORE RODEO rerelease, he’s put together all sorts of packages. Vinyl and CD bundles with apparel were the first to come, which are something he’s been doing for quite some time. But last night was arguably the best time to cop something. La Flame put out a total of six versions of the 2014 mixtape, four of which included tracks from the vault. Around the DBR era, it was clear that the Houston native wanted to develop a solid rapport with the Atlanta scene, particularly Young Thug. Travis Scott has a handful tracks with him on these “Vault” exclusives, and one of our favorites is “Too Many Options”.

This one was a part of the third deluxe, which came with the solo cut “Naughty”. Right away, this “Too Many Options” sound extremely familiar. If you were able to pick up on it like we did, you may notice that it sounds like “Where U From” off of Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho. It was the second-to-last track off of the 2017 Quavo collab tape that featured a hazy country trap aesthetic. Overall, it’s cool to know that Thugger and Trav were trying to make this work back then. However, the question now remains, which version do you mess with more? Let us know in the comments below.

“Too Many Options” – Travis Scott & Young Thug

Quotable Lyrics:

Shake ’em off this b****, shake ’em-shake ’em off the stick
Nah, they can’t catch me, shake-shake-shake ’em off the stick
Shake ’em off his feet, shake ’em-shake ’em off his feet (Oh yeah)
Swag so ridiculous, it’ll shake you off your heat, yeah
I’ma kick it like sushi, ayy, that boy, he built like Cam Newton, ayy
Groovy b**** like [?], ayy, rich n**** still eat noodle soup

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Irv Gotti Updates Fans On His Health Following Stroke, Says He’s Working On DMX Biopic

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Irv Gotti concerned fans this week when Wack 100 alleged that he suffered a stroke, news that he then confirmed shortly after. However, it looks like he’s not wasting much time with this recovery, and is getting right back to his work in quite rapid fashion. Moreover, a representative for the Murder Inc. executive recently spoke to The Shade Room and provided the public with an update on his status. Apparently, he’s doing just fine and is now working on a DMX biopic, which is exciting news for fans of this era. Hopefully these two narratives of recovery and development don’t impact each other in a negative way.

“I’m getting older. That’s all. Only thing worse than getting old is not getting old,” Irv Gotti shared through his representative on Wednesday (August 28). In addition to the DMX film announcement, the rep also expressed Gotti’s disappointment with how Wack 100 revealed this private information publicly. “Irv has been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago,” the rep had told TMZ on Wednesday. “He has since changed his diet to eating more healthy. He’s been successful in making a full recovery. Irv is not in a rehab facility. He is at home with his family, enjoying life.”

Irv Gotti’s Representative Speaks On Recent Stroke

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Despite 50 Cent’s clowning (over romances unrelated to this stroke), Irv Gotti has previously spoken on his struggles with diabetes. “It’s rampant with Black people,” he said on Drink Champs last year. “What it does is, it starts deteriorating your body. No, [it’s not under contol]. I’ve been diagnosed with diabetes forever; it’s hereditary. When my [blood sugar] gets too high, shot [of insulin]. It’s reversible but you gotta change the way you eat, all that. But you know what’s f***ed up with diabetes? So anything that you’re gonna like or tastes good, horrible for you. Now what’s some nasty s**t? Broccoli… you supposed to eat some leaves or s**t like that.”

Meanwhile, Irv Gotti has also denied sexual assault claims against him. “Mr. Gotti rejected the attempt by this individual to coerce a payment of money from him. The lawsuit contains a single page of ‘facts’ which are unsworn to, sparse by any measure, and which Mr. Gotti categorically denies,” his representative stated.

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Ice Spice Shuts Down Ozempic Rumors With Intense Workout Video

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It goes without saying that Ice Spice is a bona fide baddie. Recently, however, some critics have noticed that she’s slimmed down and accused her of using weight loss drugs like Ozempic to do so. The “BB Belt” rapper denies this, telling fans on Twitter Spaces earlier this month that her weight loss is simply the result of a healthy diet and consistent workout routine.

“B*tch, I wish y’all never learned the word Ozempic,” she said at the time. “That’s one thing I wish. Oh my God! Like what even is Ozempic? Wha the f*ck is that? Genuinely, what is that? You lazy a** b*tches never heard of a gym?” she also added. “It’s called eating healthy. It’s called being on tour. Like what the hell. Maybe if I was sitting at home all day it’d be easier to stay big.”

Ice Spice Is Committed To “Beatin Them Allegations”

Unfortunately, this did little to quell body shamers. Yesterday, however, she hopped online to prove that she’s committed to shutting them down once and for all. “We beatin them allegations bae,” she captioned a clip of herself in the gym. Clearly, the Bronx-born performer has worked hard on her figure and also doesn’t appreciate haters getting it twisted. Ice Spice isn’t the only artist spending time in the gym lately either, as Lizzo also went viral this month for her physical transformation. She shared a before and after video, emphasizing how her time in the gym has paid off.

As for what else Ice Spice is up to these days, she’s currently preparing to wrap up her world tour. She also unleashed her eagerly anticipated debut album Y2K last month. It’s since earned mixed reviews. What do you think of Ice Spice showing off her gym routine as critics accuse her of using Ozempic? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Cardi B Reassures Fans About New Music After Calling Her Label A ‘Correctional Facility’

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B has explained what she meant when she appeared to brand her longtime label Atlantic Records a ‘correctional facility’ on Instagram.

ASAP Rocky Shows Off His Wacky World In New “Tailor Swif” Music Video: Watch

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

ASAP Rocky was supposed to come out with his new album Don’t Be Dumb today (August 30), but alas, life isn’t always fair. Still, at least he clapped back at the leaks by officially releasing his song “Tailor Swif” and its accompanying music video, as this is one of many songs that emerged online unofficially. Moreover, it’s quite the wild visual set in Kyiv, Ukraine, showing off a whole host of odd characters and very bizarre situations. Overall, it’s exactly the kind of creativity that we would expect from the Harlem multi-hyphenate, and an exciting indication of the creativity this album will surely embody.

Furthermore, A$AP Rocky’s last music video was for “HIGHJACK,” and it was a similarly trippy and awe-inspiring affair. “In this very moment, it’s very grim. That’s an abbreviation,” he recently told Billboard concerning his mentality for this rollout. “It’s infusing German expressionism with ghetto futurism.” It’s probably this type of stylistic melding that prompted the rapper to link up with Tim Burton. “I sat and I played the album for Tim Burton, and he was f***ing with it heavy,” he shared. “He was rocking his head and he’s like, ‘Wow! I didn’t know you made that kind of music!’”

ASAP Rocky’s “Tailor Swif” Music Video: Watch

Elsewhere during that interview, A$AP Rocky also spoke on his love for his partner, Rihanna. “It’s crazy how we find balance with our chaotic schedules,” he remarked. “[The relationship] is going great. I don’t think there’s a more perfect person because when the schedules are hectic, she’s very understanding of that. And when the schedule’s freed up, that’s when you get to spend [the] most time together. It’s all understanding and compatibility.”

Meanwhile, other folks are making a big deal out of ASAP Rocky’s comments on his Drake beef, either dismissing them outright or itching for another go. “You got to realize, certain n***as was throwing shots for years,” he expressed to Billboard. “I ain’t in the middle of that s**t. That’s not how I retaliate right now. I got bigger fish to fry than some p***y boys. It is real beef outside. It is real. N***as getting really clipped and blitzed every day. N***as sniping n***as every day. That little kitty s**t ain’t about nothing.”

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Travis Scott Finally Releases Highly Sought After Playboi Carti Collab “Houdini”

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott is pulling off another impressive feat with his 2014 mixtape, DAYS BEFORE RODEO. La Flame is looking like he’s going to move around 217,000 copies of his 10-year-old project, outselling brand-new efforts from other artists. Just like in 2018 with ASTROWORLD, he’s trying to outpace another massive female artist in sales by dropping off tons of bundles. Last night, the Houston, Texas powerhouse dropped off five new editions. Three of them included two new “Vault” tracks apiece, with the other two being “Chopped N’ Screwed” and “Live From Atlanta” renditions.

“Vault 2” saw Travis Scott include “Hold On” with Quavo and Young Thug and “Respected”. For number three, fans were treated to “Naughty” and “Too Many Options with another Thugger appearance. Finally, “Vault 4” will probably go down as the most treasured of these three because it contains “Quintana Pt. 2 (Mike Dean Outro)” and “Houdini (WHOUDINI)” with Playboi Carti, according to NFR Podcast. If you want to get your hand on either one, especially the latter, you unfortunately cannot.

Fans Have Been Waiting For Travis Scott To Drop “Houdini”

They were available last night only for $4.99 each. However, “Houdini” is a track that’s been floating around the internet for years. A lot of Travis die-hards either have it on their Soundcloud or have a local file of some sort. Additionally, a fan account by the name of Sullyy is sharing the “Vault” tracks on his YouTube, which you can find above. When Scott announced the initial deluxe last week, he said the bonus cuts would be from the DBR era. However, these new bonus songs seem to be pulling from all over his career. “Houdini” was originally a hopeful inclusion for ASTROWORLD, making it a 2017-2018 recording. However, it never made the cut. Now, though, its officially out and fans are ecstatic.

Fan Reactions

What are your thoughts on Travis Scott finally releasing “Houdini” featuring Playboi Carti? Is this the most prized unreleased La Flame track in your eyes? Is this revitalization of DAYS BEFORE RODEO and its era one of the smartest things he’s ever done? Have you copped anything from the drop over the last week? Finally, should he drop any more tracks? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Travis Scott and Playboi Carti. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Sexyy Red Channels Gucci Mane With Ice Cream Cone Face Tattoo

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s no secret that Sexyy Red sees herself as the “Female Gucci Mane,” but recently, the St. Louis rapper decided to take her dedication a step further. In a clip shared on his Instagram Story yesterday, she’s seen sporting a large ice cream cone tattoo on one side of her face. It’s nearly identical to his, though hers features a red cherry on top.

“Wow Twinn u hardd @sexyyred,” he captioned the clip, which she later shared on her own story. At the time of writing, Sexyy Red has yet to confirm whether or not the tattoo is real, but social media users have their doubts. “I don’t think it’s real, it looks like marker,” one Instagram user writes in The Shade Room’s comments section. “Please lord let it be fake,” another says.

Sexyy Red Shows Off New Tattoo

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For now, it looks like fans will just have to wait and find out whether or not Sexyy Red’s ice cream cone is permanent. It wouldn’t be the first time a tattoo left social media users in shock, however. Earlier this year, for example, Chrisean Rock got a large tattoo of Blueface’s face on her cheek amid his stay in jail. This was shortly after she got another tattoo of his face, which was on her neck, covered up. Bhad Bhabie and the father of her child Le Vaughn also debuted tattoos of each other’s faces earlier this month, though she admits she’s not happy with the piece.

She took to her Instagram Story this week to put the artist on blast, arguing that it doesn’t capture Le Vaughn’s best features. What do you think of Sexyy Red paying tribute to Gucci Mane with an ice cream cone face tattoo? Do you think it’s real or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Big Sean’s New Album “Better Me Than You” Splits Fans & Haters On Social Media

August 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Big Sean has finally released his new album Better Me Than You, and fans are quite happy to witness his growth and development as a rapper. Moreover, there were all sorts of reactions online, many of them being impressed praises of the new project. Of course, there were also plenty of folks who chose not to listen to it at all, which is surely its own form of disappointment and frustration when compared to the people that actively disliked what they heard. Nevertheless, the Detroit MC has a lot he should be proud of on this new LP, especially after what he endured to make it here.

“When you make art, you put your heart into this s**t,” Big Sean said earlier this week on Instagram Live, tearfully addressing his new album and his career trajectory. “When I had COVID last week, I was down. And I was still working on the album. When I last dropped an album, it was COVID. I was excited to plan my release party, I was excited to do all of that. [My mother,] she was giving me them words. And I was just like, look, I can keep working on some s**t and make it exactly how I wanted. But I’d be pushing it back forever.”

Fans React To Big Sean’s New Album

Big Sean leaving the studio after recording #BetterMeThanYou pic.twitter.com/vvmbRBy6zd

— Degrassi ᯅ (@Wakablazer) August 30, 2024

What’s more is that Big Sean dropped some other material alongside Better Me Than You to give fans even more of what they’ve waited for. One of these cuts includes a surprising Ye homage on “Fighting Fires,” which is odd given their complex history. It seems like the G.O.O.D. Music signee still has love for his former boss, even if that might not be a two-way street. Either way, all’s well that ends well. Check out more reactions to this new album down below.

More Reactions To Better Me Than You

Big Sean the only one gassing his album up pic.twitter.com/QfkkW1LO9g

— Lurnatic & A Charm (@CrabsInBucket) August 30, 2024

Refreshing to hear Big Sean again. Album is ok, some definite replay value on a number of these records.

We need to do away with skits in 2025 please. #BetterMeThanYou

— Tanner Swift (@theothertswift) August 30, 2024

Meanwhile, make sure to drop your thoughts on Big Sean’s new album down there in the comments section. We haven’t even gotten close to breaking down the introspective bars on here, and the production has some lush details to replay over and over. But despite some biting accusations, what makes Better Me Than You compelling is his own charisma and hunger on it. It’s a very welcome treat, and one that we will continue to enjoy throughout 2024.

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