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Ice Cube Taps Killer Mike & Busta Rhymes For Unapologetic Banger “Ego Maniacs”

November 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Cube has a right to have major self-confidence, something that’s extremely prevalent on his new single “Ego Maniacs.” The California native and hip-hop culture icon is getting ready to drop his first solo album in just under six years with Man Down. It drops two Fridays from now, November 22, and it should be a momentous release. Him and his Cali brethren did drop their posse project SNOOP CUBE 40 $HORT back in 2022. However, given the dominance of West Coast hip-hop this year, 2024 needed a new lone tape from one of the coldest to ever do it (pun intended).

“Ego Maniacs” is Ice Cube’s second drop from this project’s rollout, with “It’s My Ego” being the first. If you’re wondering why the titles are so similar, it’s because this latest track is actually a slight remix. The beat from E-A-Ski (who’s producing the album) is a carbon copy. However, where this version differs is that it has some equally legendary guests. Killer Mike and Busta Rhymes hop aboard the bouncy and accessible G-funk instrumental and talk their talk just like Cube. The latter lays down a new verse for “Ego Maniacs” too. You can check out what will be the closing cut from Man Down with the link below.

“Ego Maniacs” – Ice Cube, Killer Mike, & Busta Rhymes

Quotable Lyrics:

I’m talking real player s*** like my man Too $hort
And back to the motherf***ing basics
N**** keep a .4-4 on ’em, ’cause you’re too two-faced
God damn it, I am it, I’m so dynamic
This guy, god damn it, spit fire, cause damage
I refuse to be moved by these new school antics

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[WATCH] Ice Cube Explains “Kendrick Before Kendrick” Line On SiriusXM Rock The Bells Radio

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Cube recently appeared on SiriusXM’s Rock The Bells Radio to promote his upcoming album Man Down. During the interview with SiriusXM’s Torae, Ice Cube elaborated on his lyric stating he was “Kendrick before Kendrick [Lamar].”

Check out the clip from Rock The Bells Radio HERE

Known for making what was arguably the best diss track of all time, Ice Cube is basing his statement on a large part of Hip Hop history. When N.W.A. was one of the most popular groups in Hip Hop, Cube decided to leave the group and dropped “No Vaseline”, the song from his Death Certificate LP, which was the catalyst that caused N.W.A. to eventually be disbanded. K Dot’s “They Not Like Us” has now become THE greatest diss track, but the title didn’t leave the West Coast, even though it took over three decades for Ice Cube’s monumental track to be matched.

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Today in Hip-Hop History: Ice Cube Dropped His Epic ‘Death Certificate’ Album 32 Years Ago

October 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

O’Shea Jackson, better known to the world as Ice Cube, made a lot of people mad when he was fed up with the bs and released this scathing album, appropriately entitled Death Certificate 32 years ago on this date.

The album cover itself speaks volumes. A Caucasian corpse with a toe tag that reads “Uncle Sam” draped with the stars and stripes with the recently self-made solo artist pledging allegiance is as anti-establishment as you can get. Not only had Ice Cube been freed from his situation with the legendary Niggaz Wit Attitudes, but he had also been released into a sea of information that would make his metamorphosis from a mere emcee and rhyme writer of a “gangsta” rap group to an unparalleled entertainer unlike anyone else. The LP’s insert is just as powerful as the cover, with Ice Cube and his Lench Mob crew doing the knowledge to the Nation Of Islam’s Final Call newspaper.

The album features melodic, yet truthful messages from the late Dr. Khalid Abdul Muhammad throughout the duration of the album. Songs like “I Wanna Kill Sam” and “Horny Little Devil” echo NOI sentiments, but that doesn’t take away from the surgical lyricism from the former NWA frontman coupled with production from Sir Jinx, the Boogiemen, and Cube himself. Timeless gems like “Black Korea” and “A Bird In A Hand” tackles real-life issues in the urban community and the scenarios he addressed still ail our society today, yet are significantly ignored by today’s artists.

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One of the most memorable tracks from Death Certificate is, of course, the infamous “No Vaseline” aimed at Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ren Yella, and their financial arm Jerry Heller. In the song, Cube spits darts like, “..lookin like straight bozos/ I saw it comin’ that’s why I went solo/ and kept on stompin’/ while y’all motherfuckers moved straight outta Compton..” and went straight at Heller’s neck with rhymes like, “..it’s a case of divide and conquer/ ’cause you let a Jew break up my crew/ house nigga gotta run and hide/ yellin’ Compton, but you moved to Riverside..”. N.W.A. never recovered from Cube’s blow, which made this record the ultimate diss record of all time. Ice Cube’s continued success which is still evident today, is just the icing on the cake of how he “dropped four niggas, now he’s makin’ all the dough.”

The Source sends a supreme shout out to Cube, the Lench Mob (you too Kam), Dr. Khalid (RIP) and everyone else involved with this timeless classic!

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SOURCE SPORTS: [WATCH] Ice Cube Performs “Today Was A Good Day” Before Dodgers Win Over Yankees In Game 2

October 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

There no secret that the New York Yankees have their work cut out for them in the historic 2024 World Series, the most-watched MLB Championship Series in almost 40 years, but Ice Cube opening up Game 2 with his performance of “Today Was A Good Day” in Dodger Stadium was a precursor to L.A.’s 4-2 win over the Bronx Bombers.

In the third inning, Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernandez hit back to back homers off Yanks’ left hander Carlos Rodón, giving the Dodgers a three-run lead in a game they went on the win 4-2 to take a 2-0 series advantage. Hernández and Freeman became the second pair of Dodgers teammates to hit back-to-back homers in the World Series, joining Pedro Guerrero and Steve Yeager, who did it in Game 5 of the 1981 Fall Classic, also against the Yankees.

The Dodgers fulfilled Cube’s premonition that Los Angeles would have a good day, forcing the Yankees to go back to the Bronx and attempt to reverse the Dodgers’ momentum.

Additionally, with the series returning to New York and L.A. star Shohei Ohtani’s left shoulder subluxation which may force him to sit out at least some of the World Series, just might give the Yanks enough of an advantage tonight in Game 3.

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Ice Cube Drops Bold New Single “IT’S MY EGO” Ahead of Forthcoming Album

October 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Iconic entertainment mogul and rapper Ice Cube has released his new single, “IT’S MY EGO,” featuring production from Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum producer E-A-Ski. The track, available now on all streaming platforms, is a teaser for his much-anticipated album MAN DOWN, set to release November 22 via Lench Mob Records, distributed by Hitmakers.

Accompanying the single, Cube has unveiled the official music video, directed by Gabriel “VideoGod” Hart, known for his work on visuals like Migos’ “Versace” and Jeezy’s “My President is Black.” The video showcases Ice Cube playing multiple characters—from a minister to a fast food worker, to an extravagant version of himself in a bold blue fur coat. The visual’s vibrant storytelling aligns with the song’s powerful message: speak up, stand firm, and be unapologetically yourself.

The video, featuring cameos from Mike Epps, Omarion, Paula Jai Parker, and WC, adds extra flair to Cube’s already dynamic presence.

With sharp lyricism and a hard-hitting beat, “IT’S MY EGO” reflects Ice Cube’s signature style, blending West Coast rap with R&B elements. Cube describes the track as a reminder to stay true to oneself, stating, “It’s easier to stay true to yourself than constantly change for others’ expectations.”

Pre-save MAN DOWN now to prepare for the West Coast legend’s return with new music.

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Ice Cube Lets It Be Known That He’s Never Been To A Diddy Party

September 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“I believe he’s being targeted. I believe someone has the power to pull the trigger to make this stuff, this domino effect, happen… he was cool up until a point, and this stuff started happening… “somebody… said ‘Yo, he’s our new guy we’re on this year,’ or whatever”. These are all the words of Ice Cube just this past July from an interview with Patrick Bet-David on the PBD Podcast“. These speculative quotes are all in relation to Diddy and all of the allegations during that time.

Overall, Ice Cube seemed to be slightly sympathetic for the Bad Boy Records founder. Now, though, those feelings look to be long gone, as the West Coast icon is making sure everyone knows he’s got no affiliation. This switch-up does sort of makes sense because Cube did say the industry is the “wild west” in that same interview. It all happened at a recent performance at the Yaamava’ Theater in Highland, CA, according to Yahoo! Entertainment, with Cube letting the crowd know he’s never been to an infamous Diddy party.

Ice Cube Doesn’t Want To Be Affiliated With Diddy

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“Almost 40 years of rocking the mic, and I’mma tell you right now; me and WC ain’t never been to a Diddy party motherf***er… You ain’t gotta worry about us on them motherf***ing tapes”, Cube shouted out to a happy and relieved crowd. You can even hear on audience member hilariously say, “thank God”. After making that clear, Cube then had the perfect transition into “Check Yo Self”. “Anybody in here that have… I got one thing to say to yo a**. If you’ve ever been to one of those parties… Boy or Girl, you better check yourself before you wreck yourself”. This declaration is timely, as Diddy is currently under arrest for sex trafficking and racketeering.

What are your thoughts on Ice Cube making it clear that he was never at any of Diddy’s parties? What do you think made him say this at his recent show? Are you buying his statement, why or why not? 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 Ice Cube and Diddy. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Ice Cube Dismisses Recent Backlash To His Stance On Voting

September 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Cube must be feeling pretty annoyed these days, as the Internet wants him to respond to four-year-old comments he made online. Moreover, folks recently resurfaced a September 2020 video of him explaining why the Black community should be skeptical of participating in electoral politics. “Be skeptical of anybody telling you to vote and not telling you to ask for anything or to tell you to just vote and not to get anything for your vote,” the Los Angeles rapper posited. “That’s not how it works. That’s not the process. You don’t vote just to vote. You vote because you’re getting something, or your community is getting something.

“A lot of people have been in that place for a long time and we ain’t got s**t,” Ice Cube continued. “That s**t is going to end. We are going to get what we are supposed to get, period. And anybody asking you not to ask, I wouldn’t listen to them because that’s the process. Every community asks for what they want.” Now, people are reposting and debating this clip, which eventually caught his attention.

Ice Cube Claps Back At His Electoral Backlash

I’m not in bed with none of these clowns. So go get another booster shot and stfu…. https://t.co/7cQSVQPJQt

— Ice Cube (@icecube) September 1, 2024

“I truly will never listen to any idiot like yourself who is in bed with Steve Bannon,” one particularly disappointed Ice Cube fan wrote to him on Twitter. “You want to vote for trump? go right ahead a**hole.” “I’m not in bed with none of these clowns. So go get another booster shot and stfu….” the former N.W.A. MC clapped back. Of course, fans weren’t particularly receptive to this in the replies. Some blasted the anti-vaccine sentiment, whereas others think that his combativeness is making everyone misinterpret and misunderstand his main point. Voter skepticism and healthy bipartisan distrust is important, but perhaps not in the exact and particular way that Cube suggests.

Meanwhile, another hot take of Ice Cube’s these days concerns the Diddy scandal. “I believe he’s being targeted,” he claimed on the PBD podcast. “I believe someone has the power to pull the trigger to make this stuff, this domino effect, happen. He was cool up until a point, and this stuff started happening. So I believe somebody said, ‘Yo, he’s our new guy we’re on this year,’ or whatever.”

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Paramount Global Expands Partnership with Ice Cube and Cube Vision

July 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Paramount Global has announced an expanded partnership with Ice Cube and his production company, Cube Vision, building on their long-standing relationship. Under a new first-look deal for television, Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, COO of Cube Vision and Cube’s producing partner, will develop and executive produce projects for broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms across Paramount.

The partnership kicks off with an untitled scripted project in development at SHOWTIME Studios. This new venture will delve into the cutthroat world of Hollywood from the Black experience, showcasing the lengths an explosive cast of characters will go in pursuit of power and fame.

This expanded collaboration is rooted in Paramount and Cube Vision’s successful history. They have previously worked together on the Big3 basketball league, which airs on CBS, and the VH1 show Hip Hop Squares, along with various music-related projects over the years. Ice Cube also had a featured role in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” a film co-written by Seth Rogen.

“Ice Cube is a bona fide powerhouse whose enduring impact on music, film, tv and sports resonates with generations of fans,” said Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and CCO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios. “It’s a privilege to build on our relationship with Cube Vision and continue to bring his trailblazing storytelling to audiences around the world.”

“We are excited to expand on our successful partnership with Paramount through this unique television deal,” said Ice Cube & Jeff Kwatinetz. “This deal provides us with everything we need to bring amazing and authentic stories to television working with the best writers, showrunners, and television innovators in the entire business. We are thrilled to collaborate with Nina, Chris, and the rest of the All-Star Paramount Global team to build upon the great work we’ve done together.”

The deal was negotiated by Matt Johnson and Patrick Ragen of Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole LLP. This partnership promises to bring compelling new content to audiences, continuing the legacy of creative collaboration between Ice Cube and Paramount Global.

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Ice Cube’s BIG3 Basketball League Expands With Teams In Houston And Miami

July 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After Ice Cube’s 3-on-3 basketball league, The BIG3, announced it was moving to a more traditional, city-based model in May with the $10 million sale of its first franchise in Los Angeles, the league has once again expanded to two new cities, Houston and Miami, according to Billboard. While the league started out with a touring model — sort of like the barnstorming Harlem Globetrotters — its proprietor said at the time, “Basing our teams in home cities allows BIG3 to engage local communities and fanbases. Bringing in ownership groups each with their own sports expertise, business, and capabilities beginning in 2025 will allow BIG3 to grow exponentially.”

The newest ownership consists of businessmen Eric Mullins and Milton Carroll, who will base their team in Houston, and hospitality executive Heath Freeman will put his team in Miami. It’s unknown what will happen with the existing teams, which consist of the Ghost Ballers, 3 Headed Monsters, 3’s Company, Aliens, Ball Hogs, Bivouac, Enemies, Killer 3s, Power, Tri-State, Trilogy, and Triplets, or whatever became of the cryptocurrency that allowed fans to purchase ownership in teams that was announced in 2022.

In March, Cube ruffled feathers in the basketball community by allegedly offering then-Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark a $5 million deal to play in the upcoming BIG3 season, a move that some criticized as opportunistic. Still, it seems to have drawn the right kind of attention, too, with new owners lining up to take the league into its next phase.

[WATCH] Ice Cube Talks “Working” On Another ‘Friday’ Movie on SiriusXM’s Flavor of the Week

June 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Cube recently appeared on SiriusXM’s Flavor of the Week hosted by Flavor Flav. During the interview, Ice Cube shared that he is working on another Friday movie and revealed his favorite record he made.

When the Public Enemy hypeman asked Cube about the new Friday flick, the movie producer/director said, “Yep. We finally got, we finally, you know, got some traction with Warner Brothers. They have new leadership. My man, Mike DeLuca, who used to be at New Line when I first started, when I first did the first “Friday” and “Players Club” and “All About the Benjamins.” You know, Mike DeLuca was there, so now he’s running Warner Brothers and he’s like, you know, him and my man Michael Gruber. It was like, “Yo, what the fuck is going on with Friday? Man, let’s get this back online,” and, you know, I was a little hot ’cause they had took so long because, you know, John Witherspoon passed away. Tiny passed away. A.J. Johnson passed away, so I’m like, “Man, we keep losing people and y’all keep dicking around not doing the movie the way it need to be done.” They want to do it, but the key is it gotta be done, Flav or we shouldn’t fuck with it, you know?”

SiriusXM’s Flavor of the Week hosted by Flavor Flav airs Mondays on LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio

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