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Travis Scott Drops “Live From Atlanta” Album Exclusively On His Website
Travis Scott has captivated fans with his Days Before Rodeo rollout. Despite being a decade old, the mixtape outsold new albums by Scott’s peers. The rapper took note of this, and has proceeded to roll out multiple versions of the mixtape on his personal website. These versions have been dubbed “vault,” because each comes with a previously unreleased song. Travis Scott upped the ante on August 29th, though. In addition to “vault editions” with new songs, the rapper dropped a live recording of his Days Before Rodeo concert. The title? Live from Atlanta.
Live from Atlanta is being packaged with the standard edition of Days Before Rodeo. The digital download is being offered for $4.99 Live from Atlanta is, of course an album version of the highly anticipated anniversary concert that Travis Scott put on last week. The rapper decided to tribute hardcore fans by performing the mixtape in its entirety. The tracklist for Live from Atlanta is similar, except for the specific order. Scott decided to change things up during his shown, and plays DBR highlights out of order.
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Travis Scott Also Dropped A Chopped N Screwed Version
Travis Scott unveiled the Live from Atlanta album on Instagram, along with a chopped and screwed version of the mixtape. The rapper is clearly fond of his breakout project, and he fed off the crowd’s enthusiasm during the show. He even teased a possible Days Before Rodeo tour. “I might have to do a whole tour of this,” he told the crowd. “These the best songs on the planet.” Part of the reason Days Before Rodeo means so much to Scott, in retrospect, is the work he got to do alongside Virgil Abloh. Scott revealed that Abloh helped designed the neon smoking cowboy sign that now adorns the front cover of Live from Atlanta.
“I was working on this album and I told myself I’m gonna do this album fast,” Travis Scott recalled in between songs. “I want to put it out quick. And I wasn’t able to put it out officially, but I was like, ‘Yo, I gotta just get this out to the world.’ So shoutout to all the day ones that’s in this motherf**ker right now, ya dig!” Days Before Rodeo has risen incredibly in esteem since it made its streaming debut. Hopefully a tour is in store. If there isn’t, though, fans have the condolence prize of the Live from Atlanta release.
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MGK Is Convinced ‘Other White People’ Give Him ‘The Most Sh*t’ About His Hip-Hop Origins
Before he was known for dating Megan Fox, singing John Denver covers, giving himself realistic fangs, Cleveland, Ohio rocker was better known for an extended rap career that culminated in a vitriolic back-and-forth with Eminem. Departures into rock and country aside, it’s a career he maintains he never turned his back on (with a few recent singles to prove it).
In fact, in a new interview, he assigns blame for his treatment by the public to his hip-hop origins, asserting that he’s stigmatized as a white rapper — but mostly by other white people. On Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, MGK told the internet troll turned part-time WWE superstar, “I won’t deny that there is a subconscious stigma around that — being white in hip-hop. To me, it’s so funny because the streets f*ck with me so tough. It’s honestly from other white people that give me the most sh*t.”
He also has a bit of a theory about why that might be — and it connects to that battle with fellow white rapper Eminem. “The crazy thing is there’s only been one who’s done it,” he said of dissing the hip-hop legend, who has been considered something of a North Star for other white rappers like Jack Harlow, Mac Miller, and Russ. “There’s only been one who’s done it and crossed that line of acceptance.”
You can watch the full episode above; the conversation about hip-hop begins at the 37-minute mark.
Trippie Redd’s Tense 2023 Traffic Stop Footage Surfaces
Back in 2023, Trippie Redd and his older brother were pulled over for tinted windows when police realized that the artist didn’t have a license. The duo was being followed by security, and the car was reportedly hotboxed, which put the officers on edge. As a result, the officer confronting them didn’t hold back. She made it clear that she was incredibly annoyed by the situation, despite him being famous.
“They just heightened us from two to 10. I don’t give a sh*t if that’s your security guard or not,” she explained. “I don’t care if you’re Drake. They cannot come to a traffic stop… So you have no license and you’re driving, that’s one citation. You’re probably gonna be arrested but that’s my discretion.”
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Police Officer Confronts Trippie Redd & His Brother
(@nojumper)Fortunately, Trippie ended up with a citation, was not arrested, and kept calm throughout the entire exchange based on the footage. His brother Hunter, on the other hand, was arrested for weed found near the passenger seat and brought to a nearby jail. The footage arrives shortly after footage of Playboi Carti and Ken Carson getting pulled over surfaced online, and footage of DaniLeigh getting arrested for a DUI hit-and-run. Bodycam footage isn’t the only thing that has Trippie Redd making headlines these days, however.
Recently, the performer also got back with his ex, Coi Leray. The two of them split up roughly five years ago, which famously inspired his A Love Letter to You 4 track “Leray.” So far, their rekindled romance appears to be going well, as evidenced by a sweet moment they shared onstage last week. What do you think of footage from Trippie Redd’s 2023 arrest surfacing online? What about the police officer going off on him for driving without a license? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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The Game Shuts Down Rumors That He’s Beefing With YG And Mustard
The Game loves him a good beef. Hell, he’ll take a bad beef. He spent a couple weeks trying to bait Rick Ross with a diss track, but both parties eventually admitted there was no smoke to the fire. Compton’s own has had bigger fish to fry, anyway. While the West Coast rallied around Kendrick Lamar during the Drake battle, The Game took a more diplomatic stance. Fans accused him of caping for Drake, and he was nowhere to be found when Lamar, YG and Mustard were dancing around at the Pop Out concert. That said, The Game has cleared the air regarding his relationship with his West Coast brothers.
To be fair to YG and Mustard, The Game inadvertently started the beef rumors. He got on Instagram on August 28 and started making cryptic statements about artists he didn’t like. “Rooting for somebody & finding out they secretly hate u is so crazy,” he wrote on his Stories. “Secret haters are clutch.. yall make ballin in yo face worth it.” In the post before, The Game called out YG and Mustard by their birth names, and claimed to be looking for them. “Aye Keenon & Dijon… Jayceon looking for y’all,” he added. “Ghetto name havin n**gas.” It wasn’t a stretch to assume Game was calling the rapper and producer his “secret haters.”
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The Game Ranted About ‘Secret Haters’ On Instagram
It’s hard to imagine The Game misreading the situation, but he did clarify that everything was cool. He sent a follow up message after the comment section started buzzing about beef. He even used official artist names this time. “@yg & @mustard My n**gas 5L,” he wrote. “Go twist a backwood before you twist that #Bompton.” There’s evidence to suggest that everything between The Game and the other artists are cool. The Game did recently participate in YG’s peace walk earlier this month. The two also have tons of songs together, with the most recent being 2022’s “Outside.”
Game’s relationship with Mustard is less defined. They have definitely taken different approaches when it comes to Kendrick Lamar’s battle with Drake. Mustard has cut off all ties with the Toronto superstar. He said he would never work with him again. The Game, meanwhile, went on IG Live and dubbed Drake one of the best to ever pick up a microphone. Game drama shouldn’t be high on the importance list for either YG or Mustard, though. Both artists have struggled mightily with their recent albums. Some have even blamed Kendrick Lamar for their inability to move units. Learn more below.
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Tekashi 6ix9ine Issued An International Warrant For His Arrest
According to a report from a local Dominican Republic news outlet, controversial Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has an international warrant for his arrest issued by authorities in the Dominican Republic.
Diario Libre reported today(August 29) that the Court of Appeals in the Judicial District of La Vega issued this warrant and declared that he was “in rebellion” outside of the D.R. since June 2024. Law enforcement in the D.R. are requesting that 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, be taken into custody in any country they find him unless he decides to surrender.
The case originates from the alleged October 2023 assault of two record producers in the Dominican Republic; the same producers whose lawyers recently filed a motion to request his arrest. This alleged assault occurred during a recording session with 6ix9ine’s former girlfriend, Yailin La Mas Viral. In January, he was arrested again, but this time for domestic violence and released on a $500K bond. Hernandez was ordered to pay $500, engage in government counseling, and reunite with them every two months until they close their case with his alleged abuse of Yailin.
Thois new international warrant will definitely add to the legal entanglement of 6ix9ine with the justice system.
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SOURCE SPORTS: MLB To Commemorate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month This Sunday
For the ninth year in a row, all 30 Major League Baseball teams will raise awareness for childhood cancer in all ballparks during all games on Sunday.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and MLB Together continues its community-based demonstrations of support for the cancer awareness among children, including outreach to local hospitals treating childhood patients.
According to the organization, all on-field personnel, including players, managers, coaches, and umpires will wear gold ribbon decals and wristbands during all games. Additionally, commemorative base jewels and line up cards will be featured on the day.
Club activations may include youth participation in pregame ceremonies, visits from players, mascots and other special recognitions. Nonprofit partners for Clubs may include partnering with local hospital or organizations focused on cancer among children such as Stand Up To Cancer, American Cancer Society, and Starlight Children’s Foundation.
As an extension of MLB’s relationship with Starlight Children’s Foundation, all 30 Clubs will be receiving either a Nintendo Switch Handheld or a Virtual Reality headset, which will be donated to a local children’s hospital, hospital pediatric cancer care unit or a pediatric cancer nonprofit organization. To learn more, visit www.mlbtogether.com/childhood-cancer-awareness-day and www.starlight.org/mlb.
This year, approximately 10,000 children under the age of 15 are expected to receive a cancer diagnosis in the United States. Across all demographics, this disease is the second-leading cause of death by disease in children ages 1-14. MLB, alongside other committed community leaders in this cause, are dedicated to lessening the statistics of cancer as a disease affecting young people.
Some of the most common types of childhood cancer include leukemia, brain tumors, central nervous system tumors, and malignant epithelial neoplasms and lymphomas. Over the past 50 years, cancer researchers have helped to develop treatments that have greatly changed the lives of patients with a pediatric cancer diagnosis. The five year survival rate for childhood cancer is now 85% (compared to 58% in the mid-1970’s).
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Usher Has Heartwarming Reaction To Spotting Free From “106 & Park” In Crowd
Last week, Usher kicked off his eagerly anticipated “Past Present Future” tour with an unforgettable performance in Washington, D.C. Originally scheduled to begin earlier this month, the tour was pushed back after the hitmaker suffered a neck injury during rehearsals. Luckily, it looks like he had a speedy recovery, and wasted no time getting back to giving fans what they love.
While Usher has already impressed countless supporters with his tour, he himself recently became starstruck onstage after spotting none other than Free Marie Wright in the crowd. In a clip from his recent stop in Boston, he’s seen putting the show on hold to give her a shoutout. “Hold on, hold on, hold on. Is that Free I see?” he asked, looking shocked. He then stepped down to greet her, putting his appreciation for the former 106 & Park host on full display.
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Usher Stops Show To Give Free A Shoutout
Free shared a clip of the wholesome moment on Instagram today, thanking the city and praising Usher for the show. “About last night .@usher gave the kid so much love in the hometown! 
fur and the GRILLS 
! Beantown I LOVE you back infinity 
Thank YOU and Goodnight,” she captioned the post. As expected, fans in The Shade Room‘s comments section are commending Usher for giving Free the shoutout she deserves. “FREE is a legend and nobody matches what her and AJ did for music culture on 106,” one Instagram user writes. “She’s a living legend !!!” another notes.
Fans certainly can’t blame Usher for doing a double-take, and loved to see him giving Free her flowers. What do you think of Usher’s reaction to spotting Free Marie Wright in the crowd at his recent tour stop in Boston? Can you blame him for stopping the show to give her a shoutout? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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Meek Mill Wants To Perform “Dreams And Nightmares” At Presidential Debate
Meek Mill might be gassed up. The rapper was clowned for not having hits during a recent podcast, but the internet came to his defense. They asserted that Meek did, in fact, have hits, and that “Dreams and Nightmares” is a hip-hop classic. The rapper weighed in on the discourse himself, so he obviously saw it. Now, however, he’s wanting to take his biggest hit to the biggest political stage imaginable. Meek wants to perform “Dreams and Nightmares” at the upcoming presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
To be fair to Meek Mill, there’s some geographical context. The presidential debate, which takes place September 10, will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. Meek is one of the city’s most popular rappers. “Dreams and Nightmares” became the unofficial theme song for the Super Bowl run by Eagles in 2023, so maybe the rapper is hoping he can be a good luck charm once again. “Let me do dreams and nightmares at this debate lol,” Meek wrote on Instagram.
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Meek Mill Has Been Critical Of Both Candidates
Meek Mill said he wants to perform “Dreams and Nightmares” at the next debate
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— RapTV (@Rap) August 29, 2024
The question, ultimately, is who Meek Mill would be a good luck charm for. The rapper has expressed admiration and criticism for both presidential candidates. He claimed he wanted to sit down with Harris and question her regarding her incarceration policies. “[I’d] ask her 3 questions about black and brown men going to prison,” the rapper tweeted on August 14. “And try to help her understand from a survival standpoint… she may have never had to encounter.”
Conversely, Meek Mill has expressed confusion over how Donald Trump has managed to get away with all the things he’s done. It’s still unclear if the rapper meant it in a complimentive or accusatory way. “Got hit in the head, didn’t flinch,” he tweeted. “He’s been indicted, and he’s still running for president. Who is this guy, Trump? I’ve met some tough people, but seriously…” Meek Mill did conclude his string of tweets by clarifying that he’s not endorsing either side. “Just my thoughts,” he wrote. “I’m not endorsing anyone—I don’t know much about politics.” Consequently, his chances of getting up on that debate stage are slim to none.
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[WATCH] Andre 3000 Premieres ‘New Blue Sun’ Short Film
André 3000, one of Hip Hop’s great craftsmen, writers and performers, brings his woodwind passion full circle today with the world premiere of the album’s official visual component, Listening To The Sun (an intimate album film for New Blue Sun 11/17/2023), a 90-minute long short film (or visual listening session). The feature, directed by Terence Nance (Random Acts of Flyness) and premiered on YouTube, is a performance art piece that finds André physically channeling the spirit of his latest studio album set in a serene, blue-lit setting with his aura and flute taking centerstage.
“I hope you enjoy the ride as much as we did. What you hear is what we did as it was happening,” André 3000 says about the “formations” that comprise New Blue Sun at the onset of his new short film. The artist and multihyphenate, with the help of just a few props (including a lit candle and a traffic cone), provides a captivating visual companion to his first studio album, which will perhaps serve as inspiration for how to experience the eight-track LP.
André was candid with GQ in a November cover story about his inspirations behind the album. “I’d like to make things that when I’m dead and gone 3,000 years from now, people may dig up and find,” he said. “So if that’s sculpting, if that’s actually physical artwork, painting, designing instruments, that’s where I’m at right now.” The Atlanta-bred artist’s audience, cultivated during parts of three decades, is on that journey with him.
New Blue Sun peaked at no. 1 on Billboard’s New Age and Current Alternative Albums charts, as well as Apple Music’s Alternative Albums chart following its release, in addition to a no. 2 peak on iTunes Albums and Apple Music overall albums charts, massive performances for the thematically tangential release. The album’s staying power has matched its intrigue, as it peaks once again at no. 1 on the Current Alternative Albums Chart this week, to go with a no. 2 slot on the LP Vinyl Chart. André and his flute have got something to say, and the world is both listening and witnessing it live. André 3000 will tour his debut LP for the second time this year in September, when he kicks off a 26-date North American trek beginning September 19 in New Orleans, and concludes on November 14 in André’s hometown of Atlanta.
André 3000’s flute path, which has taken him from the Venice coast where he met the manufacturer of his first flute, to a North American tour of his new album, has led him to yet another point on his exploration timeline: Listening to The Sun.
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