Artists Fans Wanted To See On Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter”

Beyoncé is finally about to release her long-awaited eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, and fans have already begun digging through the tracklist to choose their favorite sonic expressions. The album touts a staggering 26 tracks, with features such as Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Willie Nelson, and several rising Black country stars. Still, a few notable performers are missing, who would surely have pleased fans far and wide. Since Cowboy Carter was announced, the BeyHive has been in a frenzy to debate and discover which of their favorite artists are on the genre-blending project. Here are a few artists who are absent from the album that fans would surely have enjoyed.

5. Lil Nas X

This one is a bit of a long shot, but if anyone knows about crossing pop-rap and country tunes together in one harmonious swing, it’s Lil Nas X. The 24-year-old rapper has made no secret of his love for Beyoncé and a crossover event between the pair would have made for a perfect viral event. Lil Nas recently tweeted, “Beyoncé finna make me put my cowboy hat back on,” following the announcement of Cowboy Carter, prompting some fans to presume the pair had been in the studio together cooking up country-style jams. Unfortunately, it seems that Lil Nas X made this statement just from a fan perspective. Still, if there were an artist to demonstrate the value of a remix, it would be Lil Nas X, so fans can still hold out hope that the “Old Town Road” rapper will appear on a Beyoncé track eventually.

4. Megan Thee Stallion

Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion are two iconic contemporaries who represent the finest artistry that Houston has to offer. The pair previously collaborated on Meg’s “Savage” remix, with Beyoncé specifically bringing some country flare to the rap record in lyrics like “I say left cheek, right cheek, drop it low, then swang / Texas up in this thang / Put you up on this game / Ivy Park on my frame, gang gang gang gang.” The pair have reunited on stage as recently as September 2023 to perform the chart-topping remix together, leading fans to hope they had been in the studio working on more new tunes for Cowboy Carter.

3. Taylor Swift

While Taylor Swift has moved away from her country roots in recent years, the global superstar is still beloved by many country listeners. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé are two of the world’s most massive artists, each touting an incredible catalog and a base of ravenous, dedicated fans. While the pair may be too busy to combine their star power, it certainly would have been a massive moment for Taylor Swift to appear on Cowboy Carter. Unfortunately, it looks like the Swifties and the BeyHive will be battling it out for who has the bigger and better album this year instead of joining forces to celebrate the biggest cross-genre collab in recent memory.

2. Jay-Z

While Jay-Z is not particularly known for producing hits within the country genre, fans would definitely have appreciated a feature on Cowboy Carter. The hip hop icon has been with Beyoncé for over 20 years, spanning a long history of chart-topping collaborations on records such as “Crazy In Love,” “03′ Bonnie & Clyde,” “Lift Off,” and “Family Feud.” Despite Jay-Z not laying vocals on the new album, his fingerprints are likely all over the project behind the scenes. After all, the album does advertise the 54-year-old’s namesake right in its title.

1. Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar seemed like an easy choice to drop a feature verse on Cowboy Carter, especially after the PGLang rapper has repeatedly referenced the Compton Cowboys and dubbed himself Cowboy Kenny in recent tracks such as “The Hillbillies” with Baby Keem. Kendrick has also recently taken to rocking cowboy boots and cowboy hats in music videos and concert stops, making him an ideal candidate for crossing over into the country genre. Furthermore, Kendrick recently collaborated with Beyoncé on her 2023 record “America Has A Problem (Remix).” The track serves as the third collaboration between the pair and sees Kendrick referring to himself as an honorary member of the BeyHive.

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50 Cent Drags Jay-Z Into Diddy Raid Drama, Asks For His Whereabouts

50 Cent is far from done with his trolling amid the latest development in the Diddy allegations: a federal raid on his various properties across New York, California, and Miami amid a sex trafficking investigation. Moreover, they’ve been pretty at odds for a long time, although it was previously more of a somewhat light rivalry between two moguls in hip-hop. Now that these as-of-yet unconfirmed claims around Sean Combs are more publicly scrutinized than ever, the G-Unit rapper is more than happy to troll and clown him consistently, whether in serious or unserious ways. For example, one of his recent Instagram posts also evokes one of his other feuds with The Big Apple’s top rap tier.

“Anybody seen J? LOL [laughing emojis] puff said the [ninja emoji] ain’t answering his phone. LOL,” 50 Cent captioned a picture of a Jay-Z missing ad on a carton of milk. Of course, this is far from the only joke he made about Diddy’s allegations, ones that fired up even more with this raid news. While some fans always enjoy Fif’s IG antics, others are more cautious in engaging in these discussions about a much more serious topic. However, perhaps there will be a more somber reflection on this down the pipeline from other huge industry stars, although we doubt that he’ll be the one to do so.

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Furthermore, this also ties into 50 Cent’s long-documented rift with Jay-Z, which isn’t really a super contentious hip-hop beef either. Competition is a big part of these moguls’ behavior around each other, something that the former has always championed against Hov and Puff. The Queens native is also much more confrontational in the grand scheme, and isn’t afraid to stir up controversy online to try to get under their skin. Still, this does remind folks that the Roc Nation boss remains quite silent on the Diddy situation, but to be fair, he’s silent about pretty much anything these days.

As such, it’s hard to predict whether more of music’s elite will comment on these abhorrent claims, whether unprompted or solicited. Maybe next time, the BMF executive will bring in his beef with yet another rap head honcho, Rick Ross. Whatever he posts next, we’re sure that it will be another troll with any possible target under the sun. For more news and the latest updates on 50 Cent, Diddy, and Jay-Z, stay logged into HNHH.

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Erykah Badu Asks Jay-Z To Squash Beyonce Beef, Bey’s Publicist Responds

Erykah Badu felt the wrath of the Beyhive recently after she suggested that Beyoncé copied her look for the COWBOY CARTER album cover. Moreover, any reader with minimal exposure to social media knows that her fanbase is quite ardent, and they clapped back with staunch defense. In fact, this led the Neo-soul legend to call on Jay-Z to call off these attacks, which was probably in quite the joking manner indicating that it’s not really that serious. After all, taking inspiration and finding common ground as far as style can be its own form of homage, especially between two titans of Black female artistry.

“To Jay-Z. Say something Jay. You gone let this woman and these bees do this to me?? [laughing emoji],” Erykah Badu tweeted recently. What’s more is that Beyonce’s publicist seemed to respond as well, posting a video compilation of her many braided looks over the years. “She slays. She slays. Now. Then. Always. #criticswithoutcredentials,” Yvette Noel-Schure captioned her Instagram post. It’s also worth noting that when Badu made similar claims in the past, the Houston superstar actually responded to them by paying her more tribute and giving her more credit.

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Erykah Badu & Beyonce’s Publicist Respond to COWBOY CARTER Comparison Backlash

As such, it’s clear to see that there is a lot of mutual respect here, even if it’s obscured by what many see as an egotistical assumption. Given her status as one of the biggest musical influences of the past 30 years, Erykah Badu knows very well the ground she paved for others. But it’s very possible for icons like Beyonce to take that fertile ground and grow their own tree from it while recognizing the roots in open ways. Another example of this, albeit a purely musical and collaborative one, is the “On & On” creative’s upcoming appearance on Rapsody’s next album.

Meanwhile, with hype for COWBOY CARTER reaching all-time highs, we’re sure that the Beyhive will continue to stand up for their leader. Hopefully the next crossover exchanges between the fanbase and other artists are more explicitly appreciative and thankful. The last thing the world needs is for division to affect these indelible entertainers. On that note, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Erykah Badu, Beyonce, and Jay-Z.

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[WATCH] Cam’ron And Mase Laugh At Artists Signing To Roc Nation Who Think They’re Getting A Verse From Jay-Z

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NBA star Lebron James recently launched his new “Mind The Game” podcast with JJ Reddick, which led Draymond Green to saying that he had “a bone to pick” with James. Draymond stated, “I’m a little upset that LeBron James is going on a podcast, and he still hasn’t been on ‘The Draymond Green Show.’ But when it’s your own thing, you kind of can’t say anything, so I guess I’ll live with it for now. Pick the bone with him that I got to pick with him later.” 

Cam’ron and Mase, the hosts of It Is What It Is sports podcast, reacted to Green’s statement, with Cam’ron comparing it to artists signing to Roc Nation and thinking they’re getting a verse from Jay-Z. Cam’ron and Mase laughed at the thought , with Cam adding that artists will get the Paper Planes hat and a “vintage pair of S. Dots.”

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Do Beyoncé & Erykah Badu Have Beef?

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Beyoncé became the first Black woman to top Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart with “Texas Hold ‘Em,” and the single also peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Texas Hold ‘Em” dropped alongside “16 Carriages” during Super Bowl LVIII in February, laying the runway for Beyoncé to announce Cowboy Carter will be released on March 29. The album’s cover art was revealed on Tuesday, March 19. As with everything Beyoncé-related, people had thoughts, including Azealia Banks and Erykah Badu.

Do Beyoncé & Erykah Badu Have Beef?

First and foremost, beef can’t be one-sided, so it’s hard to qualify Badu’s recent social media activity as “beef.” But Badu certainly feels some type of way. First, the four-time Grammy winner responded to Beyoncé’s limited-edition Cowboy Carter artwork on her Instagram Story, writing, “Hmmm.” About as cryptic as it gets.

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However, people (probably the Beyhive) took it and ran with it over on X (formerly Twitter), leading to Badu posting, “To Jay Z . Say somethin Jay . You gone let this woman and these bees do this to me ??”

Last July, Badu threw similar shade during Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour — taking exception with her chrome hat and posting on her Instagram Story, “I guess I’m everybody stylist.”

In conclusion? Don’t draw any conclusions. Unless Beyoncé responds, which she probably won’t.

See Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter announcements below.

Cowboy Carter is out 3/29 via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. Find more information here.

J. Cole Reveals How JAY-Z Tutored Him To Make Hit Songs

J. Cole has become one of the most recognizable hip-hop stars of all time. He is always included in the conversation for best rappers of the 2010 decade. His name is always next to Kendrick Lamar and Drake in those debates and deservedly so. Cole is one of the few lyrical mainstream hitmakers we have going today. However, the German born MC did not always find it necessary to become a master of hit songs. That is until J. Cole’s mentor JAY-Z taught him the way and convinced him to rethink things.

In a recent post from thehiphopwolf on Instagram, J. Cole revealed in a conversation how JAY-Z implored him to make some hits before dropping his debut tape. The “No Role Modelz” creator talked about his mindset going into his first LP saying that he was not concerned about that aspect. Instead, he was focusing more on making a classic. “That s***” could have sold 3,000, man that is supposed to be slept on.”

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J. Cole Was Held Back From Releasing His Debut Until Hits Were Made

 
 
 
 
 
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However, Hova quickly challenged that mentality once Cole signed to Roc Nation. Once J. Cole was told to go back and write up some hits, he said it took him a year to two years to do so. But, it was a full circle moment for him as now he sees it as a “superpower.” 2014 Forest Hills Drive was the start of that trend for Cole and he even said it himself in the clip above. “By the time [that] came by, I was smackin’ them b*****s out effortlessly.”

What are your thoughts on J. Cole revealing how JAY-Z taught him to make hit songs? Do you think JAY-Z is the greatest teacher in all of hip-hop, why or why not? Is Cole his greatest student, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding J. Cole and JAY-Z. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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Tierra Whack Thanks Meek Mill For Calling Jay-Z & Fixing Her Beyonce Collab

Tierra Whack recently stopped by Hot 97 to speak on her new album WORLD WIDE WHACK, and during that conversation, she revealed a wild story behind her collaborative track with Beyoncé. “It was somebody we knew that was really on her team,” she began. “They’re like, ‘Yeah, she wants you on [“MY POWER”].’ I was like, ‘Alright, send the song.’ ‘Oh it comes out in two days, too,’ and it’s like… Whoo! So, we played the song, and I was like, ‘Alright, this beat’s cr*zy.’ I wrote the verse in, like, 20 minutes. We were looking at each other like, ‘Is it good?’ It came so easy. We didn’t want a rush a song with Beyonce. We don’t want to rush any song, but a song with Beyonce? You gotta be careful.

“So my verse, it was an open slot for the last verse,” Tierra Whack continued. “We sent it over, and it’s like, ‘Yo, she likes it so much, she’s gonna put it as the opening.’ I was like, ‘Oh s**t, right, that’s cr*zy, yo, n***a, we made it!’ Yeah. I never told anybody this, but I’ma tell y’all this. We sent our rough, and then we were like, ‘Yo, before it comes out, we need to hear what the engineers are doing on that side, ’cause we wanna make sure and just be comfortable,’ right? We don’t want to hear no effects and stuff. So they sent it back last-minute, Somebody on that side sent it back and… my verse was off. Like, off-beat. It made me sound like I didn’t know how to rap.

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“I was so hurt, and I was like, ‘Yo, I don’t want to seem ungrateful, I don’t wanna like…’ You know what I’m saying? I know how to rap,” Tierra Whack went on. “Yeah, I said something. It took me a few hours, ’cause I wanted to just make sure I said it right. So, I didn’t get that right contact to her. I think Hov switched his number, he had a new number. By the time I texted him, it went green. But I have his number today, so yeah, I got it. I’m good, I’m still in, I’m still cool! Um… so, I had to communicate, right? So, what I did was I reached out to Meek. You know, Meek, that’s like my cousin. No, like, real cousins.

“So I reached out to Meek, I’m like, ‘Yo, this happened. And I need you to say it for me,’” she concluded. “So he hit Hov, and I guess Hov tapped B, like, ‘Yo, Whack saying this verse is not right.’ And then she made a few phone calls, and it was over with. It was good, it was all figured out. Then Hov hit me and he’s like, ‘I’m glad you spoke up, because your s**t gotta be right.’ But the whole world at this moment, y’all know I can rap. But, I was like, I gotta be [right]. No, I was like, ‘Does this engineer have ears?’ It was so bad, like, it was so off. I change flows like three times, so it all has to match.” For more on Tierra Whack, Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Meek Mill, come back to HNHH.

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Jay-Z’s Alleged Mistress Cathy White’s Death Leaves Journalist Seeking Answers Over A Decade Later

Even months after settling Cassie’s bombshell lawsuit, Sean Combs still hasn’t been able to return to his former glory. More harrowing allegations have continued to come out against the Bad Boy mogul as 50 Cent readies his tell-all documentary. Interestingly, Diddy isn’t the only rapper who’s feeling the heat as the media reports on all the gossip. This week, Jay-Z is taking centre stage as former Star Magazine reporter Liz Crokin is sharing her opinions about the Roc Nation head.

“It’s only a matter of time before spirit cooking Jay-Z is exposed like Diddy,” she speculated on Twitter/X. “There’s a reason Kanye [West] said Jay’s got murderers. I would know,” her allegations continued. In addition, Crokin says that the “Umbrella” collaborator is “evil to the core,” though she has yet to fully explain why. At this time, the journalist is seeking justice for the death of Cathy White, a woman allegedly romantically linked to Hov over a decade ago.

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Liz Crokin Seeks Justice for Cathy White While Seemingly Implicating Jay-Z

 
 
 
 
 
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@theneighborhoodtalk’s post above includes more past gossip from Crokin, who’s under the impression Jay-Z has a lot more in common with Diddy than people think. The media personality believes that the “I’ll Be Missing You” hitmaker “absolutely, without hesitation” played a role in the death of his late partner, Kim Porter. However, she thinks that Sean Carter has more brain power than his contemporary, which is why he’s allegedly moving so sneakily. All of this remains speculatory for now, but it’s worth noting that Crokin was planning to interview White just days before her tragic passing.

In lighter news, many were shocked to find out that Jay-Z is related to another mogul in the music industry, Steve Stoute, recently. The latter was the latest guest on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, where he spoke about everything from his family ties with Hov to Kanye West stealing the mic from another entertainer mid-performance. Read all about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Nas’ $5B Proposal to Rival JAY-Z for NYC Casino License

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In a bold move that could reshape the landscape of New York City’s entertainment scene, rapper Nas has unveiled a $5 billion proposal to transform Resorts World Casino New York City into a state-of-the-art casino complex in his hometown of Jamaica, Queens.

Partnering with Resorts World Casino, Nas aims to revitalize the neighborhood while creating new opportunities for local residents. The ambitious project includes plans for a multi-functional casino featuring a 7,000-seat capacity entertainment venue for hosting events and concerts. Additionally, the development will encompass park space, housing, hotels, restaurants, and upgraded transit options to JFK Airport and Manhattan, promising to generate an estimated 5,000 union jobs.

“This is an ambitious project that will give new opportunities to the hard-working families who call Queens home, attract top-tier talent, and build up the next generation of leaders,” Nas expressed during the unveiling, as reported by Rhyme Junkie. “It’s an honor to be here, to be a part of this with Resorts World, realizing the future, seeing what this can be and what it will be.”

The announcement comes as Nas’ proposal competes with fellow hip-hop icon JAY-Z’s bid for a NYC casino license. JAY-Z, through his entertainment company Roc Nation, has partnered with SL Green and Caesars Entertainment to propose a boutique-style casino at the iconic 1515 Broadway office tower in Times Square.

“New York is the epicenter of culture. We have the opportunity to create a destination at the heart of the true crossroads of the word,” JAY-Z stated in a press release. “My partnership with SL Green and Caesars has all the promise and commitment to economic opportunity, growth, and enrichment for the community and everyone that visits the Empire State.”

The competition for the coveted casino license underscores the potential economic impact and cultural significance of these projects. Nas and JAY-Z are not only vying for the license but also aiming to shape the future of entertainment and hospitality in New York City.

“When we stood here more than a dozen years ago to break ground on Resorts World New York City, our vision extended well beyond that already-ambitious original plan — today, that vision can soon become a reality,” remarked Robert DeSalvio, president of Genting America East, in a statement.

As both Nas and JAY-Z present their visions for the city’s entertainment landscape, the decision on the casino license remains in the hands of New York City officials. With their respective proposals, these hip-hop moguls are not only competing for a business opportunity but also aiming to leave a lasting impact on their communities and the city at large. The stakes are high, and the outcome will shape the future of entertainment in the Big Apple.

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WATCH: Bow Wow and JAY-Z Link Courtside at Lakers-Clippers Game

Bow Wow and JAY-Z Link Courtside at Lakers-Clippers Game

Courtside at NBA games have long been the place where Hip-Hop elites link. During the final regular season, Los Angeles Clippers home game at Crypto.com against the Los Angeles Lakers, JAY-Z and Bow Wow greeted each other. The Clippers will move to Intuit Dome next season. Bow Wow delivered the game’s halftime performance.

You can see the moment below.

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