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Hitmaka Explains Why Drake And Kendrick Lamar’s Feud “F*cked The Game Up”

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Hitmaka says that Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s viral feud from earlier this year has ruined the game of hip-hop. He explained his reasoning for the controversial take in a pair of statements from his Instagram Story, over the weekend. As caught by 2Cool2Blog, he wrote: “Drake & Kendrick sh*t really f*cked the game up cause now there’s no BAR/STANDARD. Don’t nobody got nothing to aim at or copy off of. Now the hottest rappers in the game are women besides Future & ain’t no n***a running home to make a beat or song in competition with a woman.”

When the outlet shared the posts on Instagram, hip-hop fans in the comments section weren’t moved by the argument. “I have no clue what any of this means or if it even makes sense. Just make good music. The f*ck does Kendrick and Drake gotta do with it?” one user wrote. Another remarked: “The women was on top the rap game before the beef lol.” Others complained about the wording of his post.

Hitmaka Attends The BET Hip Hop Awards

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 30: (L-R) Armani White and Hitmaka onstage during the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 at The Cobb Theater on September 30, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)

Drake and Kendrick Lamar traded several diss tracks, earlier this year, but haven’t taken aim at one another musically for several months. However, while announcing his headlining set at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, Lamar did troll Drake. The Toronto rapper had teased preparing for a “Game 2,” to which Lamar remarked, “You know it’s only one opportunity to win a championship. No round two’s.”

Hitmaka Speaks On Drake & Kendrick Lamar

Check out Hitmaka’s full posts about the beef on Instagram below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Hitmaka as well as Drake and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Candace Owens Claims “Gangster Rap” Was Created By Feds To “Destroy Black American Values”

September 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Candace Owens shared a conspiratorial take on hip-hop and “gangster rap” on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, sparking passionate debate on social media. The conservative media pundit argued that the genre was created by the Feds to “destroy black American values.” Despite ample backlash online, she promised to never change her mind on the topic.

“Gangster rap was never black culture,” she began. “It was created by the Feds, who proferred deals to homosexual black men in prison and then turned them into artificial celebrities. The goal was to create false idols to destroy black American values. I will never change my mind on this.”

Candace Owens Speaks During CPAC

WASHINGTON, DC, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES – 2023/03/03: Candace Owens speaks on the 1st day of CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference) Washington, DC conference at Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention. (Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images)

The topic eventually found its way to hip-hop legend Ice Cube, who wrote back on X: “We called it Reality Rap the industry coined it Gangsta Rap. The fans wanted gangsta rap and that’s what they got. The Feds didn’t write none of my sh*t. I’m a real MC.” In the replies, fans shared their support for Cube. One user posted: “I’m disinclined to trust govt or believe almost literally anything good about it – and I know how incompetent it is. Aint no way in hell a govt agent wrote literally any of your stuff I’ve ever heard. Far too intelligent.”

Candace Owens Criticizes Gangster Rap

It’s far from the first time Owens has made headlines for her opinion on hip-hop. Earlier this year, she argued that Ice Spice’s song, “Think U The Sh-t (Fart),” was setting society back a step. She also sat down with Kanye West for a full interview. Check out her latest viral post on social media below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Candace Owens on HotNewHipHop.

Gangster rap was never black culture. It was created by the Feds, who proferred deals to homosexual black men in prison and then turned them into artificial celebrities. The goal was to create false idols to destroy black American values.

I will never change my mind on this.

— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) September 20, 2024

We called it Reality Rap the industry coined it Gangsta Rap. The fans wanted gangsta rap and that’s what they got. The Feds didn’t write none of my shit. I’m a real MC. https://t.co/8ILsp4sFhw

— Ice Cube (@icecube) September 20, 2024

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Tank Obliterated Online After Saying Chris Brown Sings Better Than Michael Jackson

August 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tank is a singer who has been known to make some very interesting comments. Overall, in today’s social media-obsessed world, we see a whole lot of hot takes. These hot takes go viral, create engagement, and ultimately raise the profile of those making them. Hence, it should not be surprising that so many artists go on talk shows and make absurd claims. Based on this preamble, we’re sure you can deduce that this is what Tank did recently.

Below, you can see that the artist was on Stephen A. Smith’s talk show, where he offered up a massive hot take about Chris Brown and Michael Jackson. Essentially, he believes that Brown is a better artist than Michael Jackson in all facets. Whether that be production, songwriting, singing, dancing, and everything in between. Of course, Stephen A could not believe what he was hearing, and neither could the rest of the internet.

Tank Gives His Take

Tank says Chris Brown is a better singer, writer, producer & dancer than Michael Jackson. pic.twitter.com/b1wzGd09uE

— RNB RADAR (@RNB_RADAR) August 16, 2024

Below, you can see a plethora of tweets in which fans were absolutely outraged by what Tank was saying. Clearly, they disagree with the premise that CB is a better artist than MJ. Moreover, some noted how Tank has admitted to going deaf in the past, which might be clouding his judgment a little bit. It is a pretty hilarious dig, although one that a lot of fans seem to be making. No matter what, Tank got the engagement he was looking for.

Twitter Reacts

Let us know what you think of this hot take, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Chris Brown is really a better singer than Michael Jackson? Do you agree with the internet backlash to Tank’s comments? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

Chris Brown is not even a better singer, writer, producer or dancer than Usher. Tank is delusional and been singing the same song since 2005. Move. https://t.co/t7NmvaQtLy

— Charles Joseph (@Boom_likean808) August 16, 2024

https://t.co/0mYEDtcujb pic.twitter.com/mShcW1E04H

— we teach bottoms to shrink themselves (@Chrissssssw) August 16, 2024

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Juelz Santana, Fivio Foreign, & More Weigh In On Lil Yachty’s Controversial New York Fashion Take

July 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Juelz Santana and Fivio Foreign were among the many New Yorkers to call out Lil Yachty for his controversial take on Atlanta being a better city for fashion. He voiced his hot take during the latest episode of his A Safe Place Podcast while speaking with Cash Cobain. Santana fired back on Instagram while tagging several other trendsetters from his hometown.

“WE all Love Atl But did @lilyachty SAY say the flyes [ninja emoji] N the Most TRENDSETTERS Came from ALT WOW Much love bro,” he wrote. “No luv lost br but, NEVER MIND!!!! PS @souljaboy I Don’t wWant No [smoke emoji] y’all got it @jimjonescapo they tryint to erase us from history I’m not even gonn name up @asaprocky @myfabolouslife @ceoslow @vado_mh @bloodyosiris @soberyungwalter @whodecideswar @murderbravado. [I]t not one of the top it 1 On is 1 it NOT Best black High black Fashion Brands in the Game I’ma jus Stop Hear cuz N***a jus Say What they want nowadays 1 more thing must the n***a out there came from….NYC.”

Juelz Santana Performs At Fat Joe & Friends Concert In NYC

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 02: Juelz Santana attends Fat Joe & Friends In Concert at The Apollo Theater on April 02, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Fivio remarked: “How yatchy say ATL dress better then ny w a whole NY fit.” Yachty ended up addressing all of the backlash in a post on TikTok. “When you go back to a certain time, it’s for sure New York,” he said. “If you think about lately, trends come from Atlanta. I think a lot of the flyest people in the world were born in New York. That’s a fact. But, come on, bruh. As of lately, Atlanta.”

Juelz Santana & Fivio Foreign Weigh In

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How yatchy say ATL dress better then ny w a whole NY fit.

— Fivio Foreign (@FivioForeign) July 30, 2024

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Lil Yachty Faces The Wrath Of New York For His Hot Take On The City’s Fashion Scene

July 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Yachty is coming under fire on social media for criticizing New York fashion during the latest episode of his A Safe Place Podcast. The topic arose while speaking with one of the city’s biggest up-and-coming artists, Cash Cobain.

“I feel like New York didn’t have this, like…I don’t want to say identity,” he said at one point. “Y’all are so clearly separated now. As far as like, everyone used to just kinda copy Atlanta.” He added: “As far as style goes, I don’t think it’s sh*t going on when it comes to New York fashion. Y’all like Purple Label, Amiri…and y’all wear a lot of y’all homeboy’s brands. Y’all wear all y’all’s homie’s sh*t. I know, we can tell. I feel just people on those outskirts—Queens, Bronx—do they even come to [Manhattan to shop]?” He did admit he’s seen some good outfits in SoHo.

Lil Yachty Attends Paris Fashion Week

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 16: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Lil Yachty attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 16, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)

Fans were predictably upset with Yachty for the remarks. One fan on X (formerly Twitter) shared a picture of the Atlanta rapper rocking a bucket hat and Polo shirt with the caption: “Yachty said n****s from the bronx cant dress its ppl in soho who dress the best in NY. Meanwhile he dressed like a 07 bx n***a.” Another wrote over a separate outfit: “Yea I’m most DEFINITELY not listening to Yachty regarding New York fashion while he’s currently dressed like middle school girl above & a homeless hipster from California below. I’m all the way good on this oxymoron.” Among those to be upset with the comments was Juelz Santana. In a fiery response on Instagram, he tagged several of his fellow New York rappers for backup, including ASAP Rocky, Fabolous, and more.

Lil Yachty Speaks With Cash Cobain

Eventually, Yachty addressed the backlash to the comments in a post on TikTok. “When you go back to a certain time, it’s for sure New York,” he said. “If you think about lately, trends come from Atlanta. I think a lot of the flyest people in the world were born in New York. That’s a fact. But, come on, bruh. As of lately, Atlanta.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Yachty on HotNewHipHop.

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DJ Akademiks Clowned By O’Sean Jackson Jr. For Claiming Drake Has Been Through “Realer Sh*t” Than Kendrick Lamar

July 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DJ Akademiks is someone who has been known for having some controversial takes when it comes to the music world. Overall, he has been especially active throughout the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. For the most part, it is well known that Akademiks’ allegiances mostly lie with the OVO side of things. This has subsequently led to some truly dubious claims from Ak, although aside from a few detractors on social media, he largely goes unchecked.

Recently, however, Akademiks said something that sounded so outlandish, O’Shea Jackson Jr. had to step in and say something. As you can see in the video clip below, Akademiks made the comment that Drake has been through “realer sh*t” than Kendrick Lamar. Overall, you can probably see how this comment may come across as pretty outlandish. O’Shea Jackson Jr. was quick to call it out, noting “Every. Got. Damn. Day. Lmfaooooo.”

DJ Akademiks Under Fire

Every. Got. Damn. Day. Lmfaooooo pic.twitter.com/ANsTNEoIS6

— O’Shea Jackson Jr (@OsheaJacksonJr) July 22, 2024

At this point, it should not be a surprise that Akademiks is reacting this way to the beef, or shooting Drake this kind of bail. This has been happening every single step of the way throughout the beef. Having said that, even Akademiks cannot deny the power and the impact of a song like “Meet The Grahams” and of course, “Not Like Us.” For now, it is going to be extremely difficult for Drake to gain significant momentum. If he does, it will be nothing short of a miracle, at this point. Only time will tell what Drizzy is able to do next.

Let us know what you think about this take from DJ Akademiks, in the comments section down below. Do you believe his comments during the stream were ridiculous? Do you agree with what he had to say about Drake and Kendrick? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Joe Budden Delivers Controversial Hot Take On Drake Fans

July 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Joe Budden is someone who has consistently been critical of Drake. However, he has also been extremely complimentary of the artist whenever it has been deserved. Overall, the two aren’t exactly on the best of terms. There have been plenty of instances in which Drake has gone after Joe and vice versa. Throughout the Kendrick Lamar beef, that has been especially true. Budden has been immensely critical of Drizzy, especially due to his recent features and social media antics.

In a recent interview, Joe was asked about his thoughts on Drake and the rapper’s fanbase. This subsequently led to an interesting response that some may not appreciate all that much. “If you’re talking to a Drake fan, that don’t mean you’re talking to a Hip Hop fan,” Budden said. Of course, the point here is obvious. Joe is saying that Drake has a lot of crossover fans. These fans aren’t always into hip-hop but love Drake for his pop records.

Joe Budden Offers Some Perspective

Budden haters may misinterpret his words and claim that Drake fans as a whole don’t like hip-hop. That would be a ridiculous misread. Instead, Joe is simply pointing out the reality that some Drake fans don’t even care about rap beef. In fact, they may have never heard a Kendrick Lamar song before. Regardless, because it is Joe saying this, some may act defensively. Although when you think about it, this is not a new analysis of the legendary Canadian megastar.

Let us know what you think about this take from Joe Budden, in the comments section down below. Do you agree that a lot of Drake fans don’t care about hip-hop as a whole? How do you feel about Joe’s consistent takes on Drizzy? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Dr Umar Reveals The Bizarre Reason Why He Doesn’t Support Bronny James

June 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A lot of folks are talking about Bronny James right now, firing off hot takes about his father LeBron James’ current team, the Los Angeles Lakers, drafting him. While this obviously prompted a lot of criticism and defense, not a lot of people brought race into the equation. Well, Dr Umar Johnson offered his latest piece of Black culture commentary surrounding Bronny’s white girlfriend. We have to admit that this became a pretty surprising and spicy point of view to have about the basketball player.

“I will watch Bronny James play when he drops the snow bunny,” Dr. Umar’s social media message began. “I don’t support Black men who date out the race. So until Bronny James stops bunny-hopping, I can’t do it. I’m happy for him and his father, though… If Bronny James stops bunny-hopping. If he doesn’t stop bunny-hopping, I can’t support that. No snow bunnies, no sand bunnies, no salsa bunnies. No salsa, no sand, no snow, no rice. I said: no salsa, no sand, no snow, no rice. I said: no salsa bunnies, no snow bunnies, no sand bunnies, no rice bunnies.

Dr Umar’s Thoughts On Bronny James

“I’m happy for Bronny James,” Dr. Umar continued. “I want to see LeBron and his son on the court together. But “Snow Bunny” Bronny James isn’t going to solve your problems. “Snow Bunny” Bronny James isn’t going to solve your problems. CNN: Caucasian News Network. Waiting for the elections is waiting on the white man. Waiting for reparations is waiting for the white man. And many of you pray to a white Jesus, so waiting on God is also waiting for a white man. They will reject all advances from [Black] peers. If the snow bunnies care about the future of [the] Black [United States], reject all thirsty, low self-esteem, [Black]-being males. That’s all. Reject them. Reject them. Send them back to their community, that’s all you got to do.”

Meanwhile, even LeBron’s wife Savannah is posting memes about Bronny James as a Laker. This is a pretty interesting and anticipated topic in the NBA world that folks have debated for a long time now. Who knew that Dr Umar would step in to add a little bit more gasoline to that fire? We’ll see if this is a common talking point or if he will stand alone.

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Camila Cabello Gives Her Hot Take On Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef

June 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Camila Cabello isn’t the person one typically goes to for a hot take on the latest rap world happenings, but it’s 2024: anything’s possible. Moreover, she recently shared her thoughts on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef that has dominated this year’s pop culture cycle in magnanimous ways. However, the singer’s assessment of the whole matter has little to do with who had the better bars and songs, who had the better strategy, or what either artist should focus on in the aftermath. Instead, it was more of a comment on how these two MCs could probably get along and the annoyance that comes with hearing smack about a colleague.

“Drake is such a delight,” Camila Cabello reportedly expressed. “It’s so frustrating to see people talk about someone you know in a negative way. You’re like, ‘Dang, if only you guys could just have dinner or something.’” While there are no holes in this statement, a lot of folks might not give it the time of day because Cabello collaborated with the Toronto superstar on a track off her new album C,XOXO and even gave him a solo track on it to boot. But potential bias aside, do you really want to be the neckbeard complaining about folks wanting peace?

Camila Cabello’s Thoughts On Drake Versus Kendrick Lamar

Of course, Camila Cabello is far from the first person that’s late to the party on the whole Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef hot take extravaganza. Honestly, we doubt that fans will stop debating this at any point during the year… partly because there are still new additions to the saga. As for these C,XOXO collabs, they don’t have any conspiracy theories attached to them at press time, but we’re not ruling out sub speculation about a bar or two down the line. Either way you fall, you’re not getting over this yet.

Meanwhile, Camila Cabello included other rappers on this album too, such as the City Girls and Playboi Carti. Maybe she knows more game than she lets on, or the Drake and Kendrick Lamar situation is too garganguan of a pop culture news event for folks not to have a take on it. But let’s always remember that a competitive sport does not always equal character-bashing. If only this feud was an example of that…

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J Dilla’s Brother Illa J Has A Dismissive Hot Take About Kanye West

June 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Everyone seems to have a hot take about Kanye West these days, and they became so common for so many different reasons that the more mild and non-bigotry-centric ones are now the most notable. Moreover, the late and legendary J Dilla’s younger brother Illa J recently spoke about the Chicago artist during an interview with AnecDope (which you can find by clicking here). Specifically, he remarked on what the Detroit beatmaker would be cooking up now, which Illa thinks would be “some crazy trap beats” given his desire to listen to all kinds of rap music despite his specialties. “Even when I was younger, he would ask me what I was listening to,” he said of his brother.

Then, Illa J made a bold claim that Kanye West would not be as big as he is today if J Dilla were still alive. “That’s my opinion,” he prefaced the reasoning behind this conclusion. “I don’t think Kanye is as big as he is if my brother stayed alive. I’m sorry, Kanye needs seven producers. If you look at the credits, there’s, like, 20 producers on one track. Because it’s a thing to make beats, and then it’s a thing to produce, you know what I mean? Like, yeah, you’re making some crazy stuff. But, like, I mean, [if] we’re talking producers, man, like, Quincy Jones is still the GOAT. That’s a real music producer, you know what I mean? Most people are beatmakers, if we’re being real.”

Illa J Speaks On His Brother J Dilla & Kanye West

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Of course, Kanye West himself will be one of the first to tell you that J Dilla is one of the all-time greats, if not the greatest producer of all time. During a 2013 appearance on the Stones Throw Records documentary, Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton, Ye spoke on the need to honor Dilla as artists. “We gotta think, ‘If Dilla was alive, would he like this?’” he remarked. “I have to work on behalf of Dilla. The best respect that we can pay to great artists that have inspired us is to never sell out.”

Meanwhile, Illa J was previously very outspoken about how he feels that some folks are trying to take advantage of J Dilla’s legacy for their own gain. Last year, he framed this as more of a conversation around how people use Dilla’s impact to further their own goals or the relationship that they seek with Illa. It doesn’t seem like this applies to Kanye West, but it’s also easy to believe that both artists would’ve still made amazing art if they were both still around. Sadly, we’ll never know for sure, but we do know that their catalogs and artistry are worth much more than their individual careers.

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