This past weekend, the creator of Friday took to his 5.7 million followers on Twitter to make a statement. “For those who thinks it flatters me, please don’t call me a fucking goat. Carry-on,” he wrote.
A few hours later, he followed up his tweet with another comment about being a GOAT. He added, “Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate the respect but don’t call me that.”
Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate the respect but don’t call me that. https://t.co/RsPRwo3k2L
While we can’t pinpoint exactly where these comments stemmed from, it’s important to note Ice Cube’s tenure in the entertainment industry, from being a member of Hip-Hop group N.W.A., to his solo projects to someone who “started this gangsta shit,” Ice Cube has proven decade after decade his contributions to music, film, and now sports as a founding member of the BIG3 basketball league.
Even though Ice Cube is one of the most iconic, influential, and important rappers to come out of Los Angeles, he’s not a fan of being called one of the greatest of all time. Moreover, the N.W.A. legend took to Twitter to voice his frustration with the title, although he thanked fans for the respect. “For those who think it flatters me, please don’t call me a f***ing goat. Carry-on,” he tweeted recently. “Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate the respect but don’t call me that.” Still, the California native didn’t clarify exactly why he doesn’t like the popular acronym.
Moreover, this leads to many theories as to why Ice Cube doesn’t want to be called the GOAT. The thought that maybe he doesn’t understand that it’s acronym to being with, and not actually a comparison to the animal, is unlikely. After all, he said he appreciated the respect, so maybe the 54-year-old thinks that other MCs are more deserving of the title. However, maybe some would think that’s not as competitive as he can be, so perhaps he has an issue with the imagery or viral proliferation of the title? Either way, it’s ultimately his thoughts, and one that’s innocuous and harmless enough for fans to respect.
Regardless, whether it’s old heads or the next generations to come, we doubt there will ever be a time in which O’Shea Jackson is not in that conversation. In fact, with a new album to look forward to, maybe Ice Cube will get even more of the flowers he deserves. Through at least two decades of dominance and definitive records, he established himself as a premier lyricist and a defining figure in West Coast hip-hop. Other than that, the actor and businessman found success in other areas that still failed to dilute or diminish the significance of his pen.
Meanwhile, this will always be a contentious debate, whether you’re talking about fellow Cali titans like Tupac, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, and many more, or comparing him to East Coast or Southern contemporaries and superstars. He definitely deserves the praise, but maybe there’s another name we can find for him. Until then, we’ll have to hold our tongue and simply call him one of the best artists to grace the genre- if he’s okay with that, of course. With that in mind, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Ice Cube.
Ice Cube is set to make a long-awaited comeback to the music industry, revealing plans for his first studio album in half a decade. The iconic West Coast rap artist recently made the announcement during an interview with Chuck D. Ice Cube’s New Project On September 26, Ice Cube was interviewed on The RAPstation radio […]
Ice Cube is ready to drop a new album. In a conversation with Chuck D on his RAPstation show, Cube revealed the next album will be titled Man Down.
“I’m working on an album that hopefully I can finish in next couple of weeks and schedule to put it out,” Ice Cube said. “I’m digging what I’m doing. The name of the record is called Man Down, and, you know, it’s a pretty good record. It like it. It’s dope.”
Ice Cube’s last album was Everythang’s Corrupt, released in 2018 and featured the singles “Good Cop, Bad Cop” and “Arrest the President.”
Over on X (formerly known as Twitter), Elon Musk is well familiar with sharing memes that aren’t particularly funny, or may have once been somewhat amusing during an earlier internet age. Yesterday (September 14), for example, he posted a side-by-side image of the vintage Success Kid meme and a photo of Thanos, holding his fist up in a similar position, captioned, “Remember this kid? This is him now. Feel old yet?”
X users responded with similar memes, some of which got laughing emoji responses from Musk. He liked one of them so much that he re-shared it himself: A similar “Feel old yet?” side-by-side of Ice Cube and a glass of water. Ice Cube saw an opportunity to go after Musk and took it: He responded with a meme of his own, featuring a side-by-side of the now-former Twitter logo and a literal dumpster fire. It’s captioned, “Remember Twitter? This [is] it now, feel stupid yet?”
Ice Cube isn’t the only musician to express criticism over how Musk is running X. Dionne Warwick was recently asked about Musk’s decision to remove the ability to block users on X and she responded, “I have yet to speak to that young man and I intend to because I am not quite sure what he’s doing or if he knows what he’s doing. So until that happens, I’ll reserve my answer to that question.”
With so much amazing hip-hop to listen to in so many eras and styles, even its established stars can’t keep up with everything all the time. Still, Boosie Badazz surprised fans with a blind spot during a recent interview with VladTV and they got a great first reaction out of it. Moreover, the Baton Rogue MC confessed that he had never heard Ice Cube’s classic N.W.A. diss track “No Vaseline” before. That prompted DJ Vlad to play him the first verse, and it was honestly surreal to see someone react to a song like that for the first time. It’s a staple of West Coast rap and an iconic beef moment, but again, it’s hard to keep up with everything.
Unfortunately, we don’t get to see the reaction in real time, but Boosie still had a pretty funny response to the legendary cut. In addition, he was already biased because Vlad posited the track as an opposing option to Tupac’s “Hit ‘Em Up” as the best diss track of all time. The 40-year-old said that the song is “hard,” but that it doesn’t compare to Shakur’s version. Another important factor to consider in this reaction is that Badazz is already quite the Pac fan, and grew up with “Hit ‘Em Up,” whereas he said that “No Vaseline” was a bit before his time.
Regardless, they still had an interesting back and forth about the two tracks and spoke more about Tupac, specifically. Vlad called the recent “Dear Mama” documentary on the California icon “the best” out of all other attempts to touch on his life, career, legacy, and impact. Interestingly enough, though, Boosie said that he’s still yet to watch the documentary due to his deep and passionate love for the Death Row rapper. It’s tough to watch because it centers a lot around his hardships and what could’ve been, and Badazz doesn’t like to be in that zone about Tupac too much.
Meanwhile, we’re sure that Cube won’t agree with this take, but what’s he going to do, dog on his own song? It’s a debate that gets sparked up every so often, and both tracks are at the top of that all-time diss tracks list. Let us know where you side on that debacle down in the comments. Also, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Boosie Badazz and Ice Cube.
DJ Muggs is an undisputed legend. Over the course of his distinguished and diverse career, he has conquered music in not only multiple genres but multiple languages. As the creator and producer of Cypress Hill, the multiple-time Grammy Award nominee has overseen the production of four platinum and three gold albums, traveled the world many times over, with Cypress Hill as headliner, a major festival regular, and performed in front of millions of fans. Longtime Cypress Hill documentarian Estevan Oriol masterfully captured Cypress’ musical/cultural influence and legacy with his 2022 Showtime Film Insane In The Brain.
While Cypress Hill is a full-time + undertaking, Muggs also remains extremely active as a solo artist. Not only has he produced hits for Cypress Hill, but he’s also responsible for indelible classics like House Of Pain’s “Jump Around,” and Ice Cube’s “Check Yourself,” was tapped to remix for U2, Janet Jackson and Depeche Mode and produced gems with MF Doom, Westside Gunn, GZA, Action Bronson, Conway The Machine and many, many more.
In the last few years, Muggs has been more active than ever. Releasing collaborative projects with Mach-Hommy, Roc Marciano, Yelawolf, Rome Streetz, Jay Worthy, and most recently Champagne For Breakfast with Meyhem Lauren and Madlib.
Yet, his Soul Assassins albums have always held a special place in the hearts of fans. Muggs Presents: The Soul Assassins Chapter 1 (1997) was his first solo studio album and featured collaborations with Dr. Dre, B-Real, RZA, GZA, Mobb Deep, Goodie Mob, KRS-One, MC Eiht & Wyclef Jean. He returned to form with Soul Assassins II (2000) which featured collaborations with Xzibit, Cypress Hill, GZA, Goodie Mob, Kool G Rap, Dilated Peoples, Kurupt, Ras Kass and Everlast. The third installment in the Soul Assassins series, Intermission, was released in 2009 and proved to be aptly-titled; until now.
Now, DJ Muggs has released the first new Soul Assassins album in 14 years with Soul Assassins 3, Death Valley, which is now available.
DJ Muggs Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley features guest appearances from Freddie Gibbs, Ghostface Killah, Westside Gunn, Ice Cube, Method Man, Boldy James, MC Ren, CeeLo Green, B-Real, Scarface, Roc Marciano, Devin The Dude, Evidence, Meyhem Lauren, Jay Worthy, Rome Streetz and Slick Rick among others.
“You know you cannot escape death, but immortality can be attained” states DJ Muggs.
You can now purchase, stream, add, and favorite Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley at your preferred DSP: https://sym.ffm.to/deathvalley
Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium was a MOMENT. Tons of Hip-Hop legends poured into the Bronx to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, including Fat Joe, who called the event “unreal.”
Speaking with Chuck Creekmur at AllHipHop, Joe said, “It’s like heaven. You died and woke up in heaven. What was best about [the event] was young boys with they own speakers outside it. [They were outside] Yankee Stadium rapping, freestyling. Then you had bands out there playing … We in the middle of the street having fun.”
Yankee Stadium was full of rhymes, beats, and pure Hip Hop energy as legendary artists and rising stars converged for a monumental celebration – Hip Hop 50 Live. A star-studded concert extravaganza honoring the 50th birthday of the iconic music genre took center stage in a historic event co-produced by Mass Appeal, Live Nation, and the New York Yankees.
The lineup read like a who’s who of hip-hop history, with the likes of Run DMC, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and Ice Cube igniting the stage. A cascade of performances kept the crowd grooving, from A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s modern flair to the timeless presence of Kid Capri and the lyrical prowess of Lil Kim and Remy Ma. The legacy continued with appearances by pioneers such as Grandmaster Caz, Kurtis Blow, and Roxanne Shante, creating an unforgettable fusion of past and present.
But the surprises didn’t end there. Special guests, including Senator Chuck Schumer, Governor Kathy Hochul, and baseball icon Derek Jeter added a touch of prestige to the jubilant affair. Hip Hop luminaries like Lauryn Hill, Wu-Tang, Method Man, and Wiz Khalifa ensured that the celebration resonated with true aficionados.
Hip Hop 50 wasn’t just a concert; it was Mass Appeal’s heartfelt tribute to the very essence of hip-hop. The event encapsulated the company’s deep commitment to honoring the culture through dynamic storytelling, original music, and immersive experiences. The Hip Hop 50 Universe encompassed a charitable mission intertwined with the Universal Hip Hop Museum, exemplifying the power of music to make a positive impact.
As the beats echoed through the iconic stadium, the hip-hop community came together to mark a milestone – 50 years of rhythm, rhyme, and cultural revolution. The legacy of this event will reverberate far beyond the stage, leaving an indelible mark on the history of music and the hearts of fans everywhere.
You can see images from the monumental night below and rewatch the evening above.
Yankee Stadium was full of rhymes, beats, and pure Hip Hop energy as legendary artists and rising stars converged for a monumental celebration – Hip Hop 50 Live. A star-studded concert extravaganza honoring the 50th birthday of the iconic music genre took center stage in a historic event co-produced by Mass Appeal, Live Nation, and the New York Yankees.
The lineup read like a who’s who of hip-hop history, with the likes of Run DMC, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, and Ice Cube igniting the stage. A cascade of performances kept the crowd grooving, from A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s modern flair to the timeless presence of Kid Capri and the lyrical prowess of Lil Kim and Remy Ma. The legacy continued with appearances by pioneers such as Grandmaster Caz, Kurtis Blow, and Roxanne Shante, creating an unforgettable fusion of past and present.
But the surprises didn’t end there. Special guests, including Senator Chuck Schumer, Governor Kathy Hochul, and baseball icon Derek Jeter added a touch of prestige to the jubilant affair. Hip Hop luminaries like Lauryn Hill, Wu-Tang, Method Man, and Wiz Khalifa ensured that the celebration resonated with true aficionados.
Hip Hop 50 wasn’t just a concert; it was Mass Appeal’s heartfelt tribute to the very essence of hip-hop. The event encapsulated the company’s deep commitment to honoring the culture through dynamic storytelling, original music, and immersive experiences. The Hip Hop 50 Universe encompassed a charitable mission intertwined with the Universal Hip Hop Museum, exemplifying the power of music to make a positive impact.
As the beats echoed through the iconic stadium, the hip-hop community came together to mark a milestone – 50 years of rhythm, rhyme, and cultural revolution. The legacy of this event will reverberate far beyond the stage, leaving an indelible mark on the history of music and the hearts of fans everywhere.
You can see images from the monumental night below and rewatch the evening above.
PSA: there’s a new old-school boom-bap posse cut with four legends for you to lend your ears to and nod your head along to. Moreover, DJ Muggs enlisted a crew of legendary MCs (Ice Cube, MC Ren, and B-Real of Cypress Hill) to bring us “Dump On Em.” Of course, with this list of collaborators, this is a classically grimy, menacing, and hardened banger with a lot of impactful lines and threatening energy. In particular, it’s great to hear Ren of N.W.A. pop up on a new track, as he’s more elusive than his collaborators here. Regardless, even if he was dropping a new album every week, this performance still stacks up well with the dark instrumental.
In fact, all the verses here showcase a lot of chemistry, charisma, and cold-blooded narratives. B-Real especially shines on this cut, not only because of his yelpy and ear-grabbing vocal tone, but for his vivid imagery and consistent flows. Furthermore, it contrasts well with the following bars from MC Ren, who still has his husky voice to emphasize the threats in his lyrics. Unsurprisingly, Ice Cube still sounds hungry to this day, and comes through with the most measured but emphatic set of lines. It might not reinvent the wheel, but it’s exactly the kind of track that displays what makes this brand of hardcore hip-hop so relevant and fresh to this day.
DJ Muggs’ “Dump On Em” With B-Real, Ice Cube & MC Ren: Stream
Meanwhile, DJ Muggs’ beat is as cold-blooded as the verses, with a thick bassline, menacing piano leads, and a dry drum pattern that switches up in the chorus. Actually, if you like this track, make sure to check out some of his other material from this year with the likes of Madlib and Mayhem Lauren. “Dump On Em” scratches an admittedly niche itch, but when it hits, there are few other styles that sounds as raw and grounded these days. If you haven’t heard this track yet, find it on your preferred streaming service and peep some notable bars down below. Also, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on DJ Muggs, MC Ren, B-Real, and Ice Cube.
Quotable Lyrics In the home of the drive-bys and gang ties, Better stay on your game and keep your f***in’ eyes wide Open, motherf***ers always on the come-up, Follow you home and then they run up with the gun up
