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Jaden May Be Referencing The Toxic Khleopatre & Sab Zada Debacle With “D.U.M.B.”

October 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jaden seems to be going for a cringey young love aesthetic lately because he’s doing more of the same on “D.U.M.B.” We say this because his latest release, “”Roses”,“ had some fairly cringey lyrics, especially on the third verse. There, he seemed to address his complicated relationship with Kylie Jenner. The writing comes across as a teenager’s who never had the courage to tell a girl how he really felt about her. But this seems to be following the formula he’s shooting for, as Jaden is getting ready to drop a new EP on October 18.

It’s titled, 2024: A Case Study of the Long Term Effects of Young Love, and it will feature four songs. What’s also seems to be true about what Jaden is doing here is that he’s going to be penning cuts about his past high-profile relationships. With “D.U.M.B.” we couldn’t help but notice the timing of the track, as well as the lyrics. “Puffin’ zillows on that lil’ boat, it was us (Yeah, yeah) / I put diamonds in your pillows, paid your bills and made you c*m / Got you rollin’ on the road, a brand-new truck“. We may be reading too much into this, but it appears that this a direct callback to him and Khleopatre’s viral photos on a sailboat in Ibiza where they shared some intense smooches. It was discovered that Jaden was there with now ex Sab Zada just days prior, meaning that he was cheating. She has since retaliated with rapper Diablo, posting pics with him on social media not too long after. With both of these songs out, we can only imagine what will be in store for the remaining releases.

“D.U.M.B.” – Jaden

Quotable Lyrics:

I think I’m done with you, but you like a drug (Like a drug)
I was out there in the sun with you tryna soak it up (Soak it up)
My homies thought you were the one, now we f***in’ broken up
Yeah, we f***in’ broken up, yeah, we fuckin’ broken up
I saw y’all talkin’ in the parking lot, I almost broke it up
You know Gunna hit me on the phone, told me everything, girl, I know what’s up

[Via] [Via]

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Jaden Smith’s Ex-Girlfriend Links Up With Diablo After Cheating Scandal

August 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jaden Smith made headlines for all the wrong reasons on August 14. The rapper and Will Smith progeny was caught kissing influencer and model Khleopatre. The issue is, he was dating social media influencer Sab Zada at the time. To make matters even worse, Sab Zada was with Smith on the same Ibiza trip in which he was seen cheating. The internet’s judgement was swift, and the relationship between Jaden Smith and Zada remains unclear. It does, however, appear as though Zada is getting back at Smith.

On August 27, Sab Zada posed for photos with rapper Diablo. The two flashed a middle finger to the camera and subsequently posted it to Diablo’s Instagram Story. No caption or additional context, but it doesn’t take a detective to figure out who the fingers were intended for. Jaden Smith’s actions seemed to have a pretty major impact on Sab Zada, and understandably so. The social media influence took to Twitter after cheating rumors surfaced, and voiced her disappointment. “Maybe it’s funny for a moment but after a while, it’s just a reminder of heartache for everyone,” she wrote.

Jaden Smith And Sab Zada Have Dated Since 2020

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Jaden Smith and Sab Zada’s relationship dates back several years. The two celebrities were first spotted together in 2020, even though they officially confirmed their romance in February 2024. Zada even went with Jaden Smith to the premiere of his father’s film, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Jaden Smith’s dating history has been widely speculated since he entered the public eye. He famously turned heads in 2018 when he claimed that he was in a relationship with fellow rapper Tyler, The Creator. “Tyler doesn’t want to say but Tyler’s my motherf*cking boyfriend,” he told a concert audience. “And he’s been my my motherf*cking boyfriend my whole f**king life.”

Jaden Smith’s relationship with Sab Zada seemed more substantial. The former would repeatedly post photos of Zada on his Instagram. He also playfully blamed Zada for the delay of his upcoming album. He informed fans that new music was coming, but that he was “distracted” by his girlfriend. “Album soon I been distracted,” he wrote back in February. We will see what the future holds for these two.

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Will Smith, Russ And Jaden Promote Self Belief On “Work Of Art” Single

July 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Will Smith warned us. During a recent interview, the rapper stated that his upcoming album will be his most serious and personal to date. “Work of Art,” the anticipated single featuring Russ and Jaden, fits that bill. It sees all three artists reflect on personal demons and setbacks. Crucially, though, it arrives at the conclusion that every person is, as the title suggest, an imperfect “work of art.” Cheesy? Of course. But what else were we really expecting from Will Smith? Sonically, “Work of Art” is much bolder than its subject matter.

The production is moody and contemplative. The backing vocals do a lot to add to the dramatic tension of the song. Smith kicks the song off with a rhyme scheme that emphasizes the contradictory aspects of his personality. “I am a Libra but, I identify as a cancer I am the tongue, truth and the lie, both in tandem,” he raps. “I am the Sun, and I’m the rain, and I’m the wind.” Maintaining this scheme would have made the song a slog, but thankfully things change up on the back end. Russ provides an impassioned verse, while Jaden provides his woozy faux-profundity to the chorus. It all comes together in a surprisingly effective way. Especially when the beat switches up, and Will Smith is rapping over a very 2024 sounding drum pattern. He pulls it off, giving us hope for what the upcoming album will sound like.

Let us know what you think of this brand-new track, in the comments section down below. 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.

Will Smith Sounds Good Over Modern Production

Quotable Lyrics:

My soul feels trapped, like I’m ridin’ the Bryson Tiller beats
On the road to inner peace
Takin’ unfamiliar streets (Yeah)
Trying to kill the beast
Just made it grow more

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Will Smith Calls Himself A ‘Work Of Art’ With Russ And Jaden On His Latest Return To Rap

July 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Will Smith’s last album, Lost And Found, was released nearly 20 years ago. Since then, the former Fresh Prince has seen his fortunes both rise and fall thanks to a filmography that includes its fair share of duds among the hits, and one recent “hit” in particular that turned a sizable portion of the population against him.

However, it seems that all this has given him the urge to return to what made him a star in the first place: Rap. Last month, he performed a new song at the BET Awards, and today, he returns again with “Work Of Art.”

Featuring Uproxx cover star Russ and Will’s son Jaden, the new song hits the same vein as his BET Awards song “Bulletproof,” in that it has an uplifting message, with Smith comparing his struggles to those of historical figures like Jesus and manifesting ultimate victory in the face of his adversities as Jaden offers a nice father-son moment, singing the chorus.

Russ offers his own take on the positive programming — this stuff is right up his alley — admonishing listeners, “Just know that you’re looking right into a mirror when you judge me.” With Will’s fifth album peeking over the horizon, it’ll be interesting to see if this sort of material endears him to fans who remember him from his Big Willie days — or those who don’t remember him as a musician at all.

You can listen to “Work Of Art” by Will Smith featuring Russ and Jaden above.

Will Smith Is Officially Working On His First New Album In Two Decades

July 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Will Smith is in comeback mode. The Oscars slap but a severe dent in his legacy, and he’s worked hard as hell to recover. Bad Boys: Ride or Die proved that he still had the goods as a movie star. Now, it seems, Smith is dead set on reviving his music career. The Grammy-winning artist has been popping up on other people’s albums, but he finally confirmed what the hip-hop world has been suspecting. Will Smith has plans to drop a new album of his own. It will be his first since 2005’s Lost and Found.

The bombshell news was announced during Will Smith’s appearance on Black Film Allies. Despite the cinematic focus of the channel, the actor decided to shed some light on his recent reentry into music. “Over the past year and a half, I’ve been in the studio,” he admitted. It was the rest of the statement, though, that sent expectations sky high. Smith claimed that the upcoming album will be one of his best ever. “I have a project that is the most personal and powerful music project I’ve ever done,” he opined. “The idea of the music is, ‘Dance in your darkest moments.’”

Will Smith Claims The Album Is His “Most Personal” Yet

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The idea makes sense, given the public backlash Will Smith received after the Oscars slap. The actor spoke with Daily Show host Trevor Noah about the soul searching he did in light of the incident. “All of that bubbled up in that moment,” he recalled. “You know, just, that’s not who I want to be … I was gone. That was a rage that had been bottled for a really long time.” Smith’s return to music has seemingly been well-received. He performed alongside J Balvin at Coachella, and debuted a song called “We Can Make It” at the recent BET Awards.

More recently, he teamed up with Russ and his son Jaden for the song “Work of Art.” Russ gushed about the collab on Instagram, citing Will Smith’s indelible impact on the genre. The trio have performed “Work of Art” live, but a proper release date has not yet been announced. Smith’s comment about dancing “in your darkest moments” has sparked an online theory that the expression will serve as the title of the upcoming album. The actor has repeatedly used the expression on social media, and the phrase even has its own website. Few people are more conscious of branding, after all. Hopefully Smith provides us with an update soon.

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Jaden Looks Back On His Relationship With Kylie Jenner On “‘Roses’”

June 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jaden is quite the versatile artist, making it much easier to make tracks like “‘Roses’”, for example. On this meditative and atmospheric alternative single, the son of Will Smith is musing about love. “Roses / Left them at your door ’cause I was hoping (‘Cause I was hoping) / They would lead you home tonight ’cause I (Yeah, okay, I was in the, phew-phew) / Don’t sleep ‘less you’re by my side (Okay, I was in the senseless seas, yeah, I came)“. We have seen him take this route before on tracks before, but things take a turn on the backend.

“All our boundaries tested ’em / I act nice, but I’m bad as the rest of ’em / ‘Cept that one night that we found love at the festival / And I left feelin’ hopeless / And we wasn’t the closest when I wrote this, but you still deserve roses“. These are just a few bars on the third verse from “‘Roses’” in which Jaden calls back to his up and down relationship with a teenage Kylie Jenner. This pre-superstar connection was somewhat romantic, but according to Genius, it was never fully confirmed. Furthermore, the festival line is a reference to the music video for his 2014 song “Blue Ocean”, which Kylie was also in. On that song he talks about their Coachella hang out, “Man, I met a girl at Coachella / I like her but you know I couldn’t tell her / ‘Cause she has her own fella“.

Overall, this is an interesting part of the song, mostly because both are so far removed from this fling. It is also out of nowhere, because this is “‘Roses’” is Jaden’s first song is nearly three years. Additionally, 2021 was the last year we got a project from the 25-year-old. Who knows why he decided to look back on this moment in his life, so perhaps stick around with HNHH for any possible developments surrounding “‘Roses’”.

Listen To “‘Roses’” By Jaden

Quotable Lyrics:

I’m still stuck on them picket fences (No, no)
Blue skies and kids with questions
Our life went in different directions
Black rock suppressing inventions
Right after the *** injections
Tyga came in the picture and I was the cynical best friend

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How Much Are Tickets For Kid Cudi’s ‘Insano World Tour?’

March 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kid Cudi New York Comic Con 2023 — Getty Image

To promote the release of his latest album, Insano, Kid Cudi will travel across the US and Europe, putting on live shows for his devoted fans. The 43-date Insano World Tour featuring special guests Pusha T, Jaden, and Earthgang is expected to be the ultimate musical rager to make up for its multiple delays.

The presale for the international run kicked off today (March 12). If you are hoping to grab a ticket for a show near you, continue below for pricing details, the complete tour schedule, and the official tour poster.

How Much Are Tickets For Kid Cudi’s Insano World Tour?

Based on the Insano World Tour‘s stop at Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center (slated for July 17), there are four ticketing tiers. For floor seats, a standing-room-only ticket in the pit will run you $160 (before fees). A pit ticket with the early-entry VIP package add-on will cost you $281 (before fees).

The next section nearest the stage (1 through 21) ranges from $89.95 to $181.50 (before fees) based on how close you are to the stage. In the 100s section, tickets run between $59.95 and $82.25 (before fees) based on the same factors.

Lastly, seats in the 200s section are priced between $49.95 and $56.25 (before fees). The password-protected presale kicks off on March 12. The general onsale date starts on Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. local time. Find more information here.

Kid Cudi 2024 Tour Dates: Insano World Tour

06/28/2024 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center +^
06/30/2024 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center +^
07/03/2024 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena +*
07/05/2024 — Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena +*
07/06/2024 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena +*
07/09/2024 — Duluth, GA @ Gas South Arena +*
07/11/2024 — Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena +*
07/13/2024 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena +*
07/14/2024 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center +*
07/17/2024 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center +^
07/19/2024 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena +^
07/20/2024 — Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre +^
07/23/2024 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden +^
07/24/2024 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden +^
07/27/2024 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena +*
07/28/2024 — Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena +*
07/31/2024 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse +*#!
08/02/2024 — Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center +*#!
08/04/2024 — Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center +*
08/07/2024 — Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center +*
08/09/2024 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center +*
08/11/2024 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena +*
08/14/2024 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center +*
08/16/2024 — San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena +*
08/17/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena +*
08/20/2024 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center +*
08/22/2024 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center +*
08/24/2024 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena +*
08/25/2024 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena +*
08/28/2024 — Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center +^
08/30/2024 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena +^
02/25/2025 — Oslo, Norway @ Spektrum +
02/27/2025 — Hamburg, Germany @ Barclays Arena +
02/28/2025 — Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena +
03/02/2025 — Oberhausen, Germany @ Rudolf Weber-ARENA +
03/03/2025 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome +
03/05/2025 — Milan, Italy @ Forum Milano +
03/08/2025 — Paris, France @ Accor Arena +
03/09/2025 — Brussels, Belgium @ ING Arena +
03/12/2025 — Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena +
03/14/2025 — Birmingham, UK @ Resorts World Arena +
03/15/2025 — Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live +
03/18/2025 — London, UK @ The O2 +

+ with Pusha T
* with Earthgang
^ with Jaden
# with Chelsea Pastel
! with Siena Bella

Kid Cudi’s Insano World Tour Poster

kid cudi insano world tour flyer — Kid Cudi

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Kid Cudi Announced The ‘Insano World Tour’ And He’s Bringing Pusha T, Jaden, And Earthgang Along For The Ride

March 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Early this year, Kid Cudi released his long-awaited ninth studio album Insano, earning favorable reviews and a top-20 debut on the Billboard 200. While he says he’s already 80% of the way through its follow-up, he’s refocusing on the album for his Insano World Tour, along with openers Earthgang, Jaden, and Pusha T.

You can register for presale tickets now; the presale begins Tuesday, March 12th at 10am local time and Wednesday, March 13th 10am local time in the United Kingdom and Europe. The general sale starts on Friday, March 15th at 10am local time. You can find more info on the tour at www.insanotour.com and see the full tour schedule below.

Kid Cudi’s Insano World Tour Dates

Europe And UK:

02/25/2025 — Oslo, Norway @ Spektrum +
02/27/2025 — Hamburg, Germany @ Barclays Arena +
02/28/2025 — Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena +
03/02/2025 — Oberhausen, Germany @ Rudolf Weber-ARENA +
03/03/2025 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome +
03/05/2025 — Milan, Italy @ Forum Milano +
03/08/2025 — Paris, France @ Accor Arena +
03/09/2025 — Brussels, Belgium @ ING Arena +
03/12/2025 — Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena +
03/14/2025 — Birmingham, UK @ Resorts World Arena +
03/15/2025 — Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live +
03/18/2025 — London, UK @ The O2 +

+ PUSHA T
* EARTHGANG
^ Jaden
# Chelsea Pastel
! Siena Bella

Who Is Opening For Kid Cudi’s ‘Insano World Tour’ In 2024?

February 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kid Cudi The Book Of Clarence Premiere Los Angeles 2024 — Getty Image

Kid Cudi is making good on all his promises to fans in 2023. After delaying his anticipated album, Insano, the project is finally available across streaming platforms. As an added treat, the “Heaven’s Galaxy” rapper released the deluxe version shortly after. Now, after a string of pop-up shows, Cudi is ready to embark on a full tour to support a body of work.

Yesterday (February 22), Cudi took to his official X (formerly Twitter) page to tease his forthcoming Insano World Tour. So, what do we know about the schedule of performances? To be honest, not much in terms of dates and ticket prices. However, thanks to the graphic shared by Cudi and the tour’s fan sign-up webpage, two opening acts have been unveiled.

WORLD TOUR INCOMING @PUSHA_T @Jaden AND MORE sign up here for more info https://t.co/6H9PMBUiHt pic.twitter.com/L5SH4EmzKr

— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) February 22, 2024

Continue below for more information.

Who Is Opening For Kid Cudi’s Insano World Tour In 2024?

So far, Pusha T and Jaden are the only confirmed guests for the Insano World Tour. But Kid Cudi has hinted that more musicians will be added to the lineup later.

Pusha T

Rap veteran Pusha T is the first name listed on the announcement poster, and rightfully so. The Virginia Beach, Virginia native made his bones as part of the sibling hip-hop duo Clipse (known for hits songs “Grindin” and “Mr. Me Too” produced by The Neptunes). As a soloist, Pusha T has found success under Kanye West’s GOOD Music Imprint, releasing a series of revered mixtapes and albums. But his most popular track to date is his 2018 record “The Story Of Adidon,” his diss toward Drake.

However, now that Pusha T has distanced himself from West, Cudi and West reconciled, things could get interesting on the road.

Jaden

Jaden is the second supporting act listed on Kid Cudi’s Insano World Tour announcement graphic. If you were asking yourself, is that the Jaden you think it is…yes it is. Jaden, a.k.a Jaden Smith, the actor, humanitarian, and musician, will join Cudi on the road. Most people tend to remember Jaden from his on-screen cameos in films such as The Pursuit Of Happyness and Karate Kid. Still, most of his creative pursuits are in music (i.e., Spider-Man: Miles Morales soundtrack appearance).

Jaden first broke into music with his hit 2017 song, “Icon.” Given Jaden’s deep admiration and friendship with Cudi, his set will be interesting to watch.

Is Kid Cudi Going On Tour In 2024?

February 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kid Cudi Apple Music Interview 2024 Screenshot — YouTube

Kid Cudi started 2024 on a high note with the January release of his ninth album, Insano. Usually, there’s a tour announcement to accompany the release of an album from a major artist like Cudi, but Insano came and went with no tour news.

Is Kid Cudi Going On Tour In 2024?

Now, though, Cudi has confirmed that he is indeed going on tour. On X (formerly Twitter) yesterday (February 22), Cudi shared a poster announcing the Insano World Tour, with support from Pusha T, Jaden Smith, and others to be announced.

WORLD TOUR INCOMING @PUSHA_T @Jaden AND MORE sign up here for more info https://t.co/6H9PMBUiHt pic.twitter.com/L5SH4EmzKr

— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) February 22, 2024

No tour dates have been announced yet, but Cudi included a link to a website where interested parties can sign up with their email address to be notified when dates are unveiled. So, no dates yet, but one would imagine Cudi will be on the road in 2024, given how early in the year he’s teasing the tour.

Meanwhile, 2024 has been a year of beef for Cudi. In January, he and Lupe Fiasco got into it a bit before he later confirmed that the two are finally “good” and on a “brand new journey.” Then, a few days ago, he seemingly indicated he’s not on the best terms with Donald Glover/Childish Gambino.