In a recent IG post, Dipset capo Jim Jones made a blanket challenge to any rapper from his era to a battle for a whopping $100K that could shut him down in the booth.
Jim said in his Instagram post, “Tell them old n***as get in the studio. They trying to do everything but rap. I know nostalgia sells but that shit old, ya heard? Come out and play. I could come to any studio I’m at. I’ll cook any one of you n***as up from my era. And I got the bag to match it. This is a public service announcement 2024. I’m giving out all smoke to you n***as from my era.”
As seen in Black Enterprise, Luè Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine, two of the wine and spirits industry’s fastest-growing brands, proudly announce their exclusive partnership with Hip Hop icon Jim Jones as the brand ambassador for Luè Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine. This groundbreaking collaboration marries the iconic status and influence of Jim Jones with the guilt-free luxury, quality, and affordability that define the Luè Jade brands.
With an impressive track record in the spirits industry, including his role in achieving over 68,000 cases in sales through his partnership with Sizzurp Liquor, Jones brings a wealth of experience, passion, and market insight. His unique ability to connect with audiences, coupled with his influential presence and extensive network, promises to propel Luè Cognac and Jade Sparkling Wine to unprecedented heights.
“We are ecstatic to welcome Jim Jones to the Luè Jade family as our brand ambassador,” said David Buer, CEO at Luè Jade, “His unparalleled success in the industry and his resonance with consumers make him the perfect partner to represent our brands. Together, we are poised to redefine luxury, quality, and affordability in the wine and spirits industry.”
Luè Jade’s founders Buer, Eli Kiperman, Dmitriy Pusilnik, and David Kalusetsky, collectively offer more than 50 years of experience in creating and managing globally recognized brands, amassing over 1 million cases in sales worldwide. With their unmatched expertise, deep market insights, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Luè Jade is set to emerge as a dominant force in the wine and spirits industry.
The partnership between Jones and Luè Jade marks a significant milestone in the wine and spirits sector. The fusion of his influence with Luè Jade’s dedication to excellence, guided by the founders’ expertise, is set to redefine the standards of taste, sophistication, and affordability.
Luè Cognac boasts an attractive price range, with options starting at $24.99 for the VS and $29.99 for the VSOP. Meanwhile, Jade Sparkling Wine offers an equally appealing range from $11.99 to $14.99. “I’m excited to once again ‘pop’ my Champagne expertise,” says Jones, “My fans want to party like I do. Now they can have an affordable option.”
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, arguably one of the greatest shooting duos in NBA history, are better known by their moniker: the Splash Brothers. However, apparently this claim is nothing new, according to some OG New York MCs. Moreover, Jim Jones and Juelz Santana took to social media on Thursday (December 21) to claim that they called themselves the Splash Bros long before either basketball player was in the Golden State Warriors. It’s unclear exactly what prompted this complaint after ten years under the title– at least, for Steph and Klay. It’s also different types of “splashing” here: the Dipset duo has the drip, and the four-time champions make it rain from 3 on the boards.
“The original Splash Bros,” Jim Jones exclaimed. “I don’t know what Steph and Klay was talking about, but we been splashing before they been balling. We got the receipts to show it. Right now, we trying to figure out who decides war. Stop playing with us. This ain’t fashion, this is splashing. Pardon the drip.” “Dipset, us,” Juelz Santana added in the video below. “You see me in the middle of Harlem.”
Regardless of this, don’t think for a second that the likes of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson aren’t welcome in hip-hop. Never mind the endless lyrical references. The former in particular is even contributing to preserving an indelible cultural legacy in the game. His company Unanimous Media is producing an upcoming documentary on Mac Dre. It will chronicle the massive stamp he left behind on the Bay Area and West Coast hip-hop as a whole. It’s just one of many ways in which he’s been able to make a connection beyond pure association.
“Mac Dre is a cultural icon who made a tremendous impact on the Bay Area and beyond through his music and pioneering creativity,” Curry stated. “We’re honored to work with Mac Dre’s incredible mother, Wanda, to tell her son’s life story with respect and dignity for fans, the Bay Area community, and music lovers alike.” We’ll see how the Splash Brothers continue their dynamic– no matter which one you’re talking about. For more on Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson, log back into HNHH.
Prolific New York underground rapper Jim Jones comes bearing some holiday cheer. A little over a year ago, the icon put out a Christmas-themed tape. It was was called Jim Jones Presents: 12 Days Of Xmas. It was a collection of 18 songs with all of his most frequent collaborators.
Jim has decided to treat his fans with a deluxe gift on the one-year anniversary of the project. He has just come out with four extra tracks. However, none of them have his name attached to them. The artists include G MiMs, Fat Flee, Drama, Nuff Said, and more.
Listen To Jim Jones Presents: 12 Days Of Xmas (Deluxe) By Jim Jones
Before this, Jones dropped two tapes. The first was a producer and rapper effort with Hitmaka. That was called Back In My Prime. His second release came in October. Jim and Byrdgang collided for 16 songs. Stream the deluxe of 12 Days Of Xmas now.
What are your thoughts on Jim Jones’ Jim Jones Presents: 12 Days Of Xmas (Deluxe)? Is this his best work? Which version is better? Leave your takes in the comments. Additionally, stay with us for the latest on Jim Jones.
Jim Jones Presents: 12 Days Of Xmas (Deluxe) Tracklist:
Santa Intro with Rayy Rayy
12 Days of Xmas with Rayy Rayy
Everything with Jim Jones, Dyce Payso, & Mr.Chicken (feat. Ditta)
Jim Jones and Chrissy Lampkin have had one of the most interesting relationships in Hip Hop history. The couple have become widely known for their ups and downs, as documented on the screen. Lampkin has also feuded with both Jones’s mother and manager. Additionally, she and Jim have had not one but two failed engagements. Fans have waited for the two to either call it quits or take the leap and make it to the altar. Nonetheless, their relationship has become catnip for the media. Here’s everything you need to know about Jim Jones’ time with Chrissy Lampkin.
2004: The First Encounter
(L-R) Jim Jones and Chrissy Lampkin attend DJ Enuff’s birthday party at Quo Nightclub on January 24, 2010 in New York City.
Jones and Lampkin grew up in the same neighborhood and knew of one another through mutual friends. However, the reconnected in the early 2000s at a hometown Harlem lounge. Jones has jokingly insisted that Lampkin was all over him and “sweating for his number.” On the other hand, Lampkin claimed that she kept her cool. The pair began dating soon after that meeting.
March – December 2011: Love and Hip Hop Proposals
Chrissy Lampkin and Jim Jones were series regulars on the first two seasons of Love & Hip Hop: New York. The reality TV series closely follows their relationship, as well as their constant arguments about marriage. In the first season, Lampkin famously proposed to Jones, a move that angered his mother. However, after some delay on Jones’ part, he eventually proposed to Lampkin in the second season, solidifying their engagement.
September 2012: Chrissy And Mr. Jones
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 25: Chrissy Lampkin and Jim Jones attend 2020 Roc Nation THE BRUNCH on January 25, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
Despite the dual engagements, the couple didn’t get married anytime soon. Instead, friction with production led to Lampkin leaving Love and Hip Hop: New York. With Jones by her side, the pair started their own spinoff series on VH1 titled Chrissy and Mr. Jones. The series followed the pair as they navigated their often-turbulent relationship. Another main plot was Lampkin’s interior design ventures and business endeavors.
2016: Jim and Chrissy: Vow Or Never
After Chrissy and Mr. Jones, the pair signed up for yet another spinoff show. As the name implies, Jim and Chrissy: Vow or Never, chronicling the couple’s journey to the altar. The six-episode series followed the pair as they prepared to finally tie the knot. Additionally, it showed them going to therapy and jumping the final hurdles they needed to before marrying. However, despite their extensive wedding planning, the series did not end with the couple saying, “I Do.”
December 2019: Love and Hip Hop Season 10
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 07: Bethenny Hosts Gabby Douglas and Surprises Three Gymnasts, as well as Kathy & Rich Wakile, Jim Jones & Chrissy Lampkin, June Diane Raphael, and Casey Wilson at CBS Broadcast Center on November 7, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for “bethenny”)
After a seven-year hiatus from the franchise, Chrissy Lampkin and Jim Jones returned to Love and Hip Hop for its tenth season. In the press run for the season, Lampkin shared that she was no longer eager to wed. She spoke to the ladies on The Real, saying, “To be honest with you, it’s not a priority anymore. I thought that marriage was the natural progression, but it’s not for everybody. So, we’re good right now.”
November 2022: Chrissy Lampkin Is Over The Idea Of Marriage
A clip of the couple discussing marriage made the rounds in November 2022. Jim Jones asks Chrissy Lampkin whether she wants to marry him, and she responds with a sharp negative. “I can’t make you want to get married,” she explained. She also claimed that Jones has been “mean, cold, and distant” to her. The pair were last seen starring in the third season of Family Reunion: Love and Hip HopEdition. Nonetheless, their social media has made it clear that they are still going strong despite the ups and downs.
This past weekend at Complexcon in Long Beach, The Diplomats did an exclusive Meet & Greet at the B.B. Simon booth, in celebration of their collaboration. The limited edition B.B. Simon x Diplomats capsule collection features three different belts, and merch designed by Kool Kiy.
The Source had the opportunity to cover this exciting launch, speaking with Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, and Freekey Zekey.
Talking about this collab today, I heard the belt sold out.
Jim Jones: Oh! It sold out? Somebody’s got some money for us.
All: [laughs]
Jim Jones: It feels dope. If anybody knows about the history of B.B. Simon, we’re very instrumental in their success. The belts that we found in New York City when we were young…
Juelz Santana: We started this shit!
Jim Jones: 100%, whole-heartedly. There was a store called Genesis, they used to sell leather jackets that we used to buy all our Pelle’s from. One day going there, bumped into one of the belts in the display. After that, we took it to the moon. Any rapper or anybody you see with it on, they got it from us.
What’s the most underrated Diplomats song?
Juelz Santana: That’s a good question.
“Who I Am” is my favorite all-time Diplomats song.
All: Yeah!
Juelz Santana: I like that. I’ll go with that. It’s kind of underrated. It wasn’t a hit, nah mean?
Jim Jones: That’s a great record. That’s a good pick. There’s a bunch of records like that actually.
How much was that bracelet you gave Drake?
Jim Jones: Woooo.
Freekey Zekey: Put it this way, it cost woooooooo.
Jim Jones: It was definitely definitely a costly thing. Upwards of $50,000.
What was the moment you fell in love with Hip-Hop?
Jim Jones: When me and moms was breakdancing in the living room.
Dr. Umar Johnson has taken a bold stance, criticizing the apparent hypocrisy within the realm of hip-hop. In a recent interview, the popular activist/psychologist voices his disappointment with rappers engaging in philanthropy, such as giving away turkeys and clothing during holidays, while simultaneously promoting violent and destructive lyrics.
Dr. Umar Calls Out Hypocrisy
In an interview with The Art of Dialogue released on Nov. 13, Dr. Umar expressed his disappointment with rappers who engage in philanthropic acts like giving away turkeys and clothing during holidays while promoting violent and destructive lyrics.
Dr Umar goes off on rappers donating turkeys and calls Hip-Hop an agent for white supremacy.
“Hip-Hop has been around for 50 years!” Dr. Johnson shouted. “Not a single hospital, not a single school, not a single bank, not a single supermarket, not a single distribution company. How can we call hip-hop a blessing to the black community when that type of money is being made off of our culture and the community doesn’t benefit from it all.”
While Expanding on his critique, Dr. Johnson specifically addresses rappers who partake in seasonal giveaways of turkeys and clothing.
“In exchange for some damn turkeys, and chickens and some sneakers you push death and destruction on our children for a living and we’re supposed to be ok with that because you dropped off some clothes and some turkeys. It’s not acceptable,” Dr. John added. Dr. Johnson would then call hip-hop an agent of white supremacy.”
Dr. Johnson continued:
“Until hip-hop begins to be a blessing for the black community, it is an agent of white supremacy.”
Hip-Hop Hypocrisy?
Dr. Johnson’s comments have garnered mixed reactions on Twitter (X). One user named @_Twinndiesel commented “ This is a very hard truth,” and another user named @VashaunBlanks commented, “Can’t believe I’m agreeing with him.”
Other users felt differently such as @morrisdusk commented “Stop putting cameras on this goofy n*gga.” The issue of hip-hop hypocrisy is not limited to Dr. Umar Johnson’s viewpoint.
New Orleans rapper Dee-1 appeared on Sway’s Universe on Nov. 1, and also spoke out against the contradictory messages prevalent in the lyrics of certain artists, name-dropping Meek Mill,Rick Ross, and Jim Jones as examples. Dee-1, who is known for conscious and uplifting lyrics, emphasized the need for these rappers to act more responsibly with their words, especially considering their public stances on prison reform.
Meek Mill, in response, defended his actions by stating he felt compelled to speak out about prison reform. However, this response drew criticism on social media, with users accusing Meek Mill of hypocrisy.
Today’s Hip-Hop’s Impact On The Youth
Another concern about hip-hop is fans wondering if it has gone too far. In October 2023, a video went viral after a nine-year-old rapper named Lil RT performed his song “60 miles,” which includes vulgar and violent lyrics, on the YouTube Series From The Block.
Hip-Hop’s Decline In Sales
The issue of hypocrisy within the hip-hop industry resonates beyond Dr. Umar Johnson’s criticisms. Juicy J, known as the leader of Three 6 Mafia, recently called for a meeting with leaders in the industry to discuss rap sales plummeting by 40%. He expressed concerns about the decline and suggested that today’s rappers prioritize gimmicks and trends over creating quality music.
Rapper Dee1 has aimed at Meek Mill, Rick Ross, andJim Jones, accusing them of sending conflicting messages regarding prison reform while simultaneously glorifying violence in their music. In response, Meek has addressed the criticism on social media, defending his position.
Dee1 Holds Rap Artists Accountable
In an appearance on Sway Calloway‘s radio show, Sway’s Universe, on November 1, Dee1 openly criticized Meek Mill, Rick Ross, and Jim Jones for their conflicting messages. He questioned how they could advocate for prison reform while simultaneously glorifying violence in their music.
This bold statement caught the attention of Meek Mill and led to a response from him on Nov. 2 where the Philly native wrote:
“Nah we do everything lol, I was rapping this way when I became the face of reform…. That’s how I got there ya’ll forgot that fast.”
Meek Mill Sounds Off
On November 14, Meek Mill expressed his frustration with the prevalence of gun violence on X, (formerly known as Twitter). He quoted a shared video of three middle school boys showcasing Glock switches, where he wrote:
“… if lil kids have this type fire power? What do you think we up against in the adult field? if you have felonies and can’t protect yourself it’s set for you to be killed or sent to jail for trying to protect yourself! It’s wild being black in America!”
And we can’t blame them because their neighborhood most likely is filled with murder and a gun is the cheapest thing you can get to protect your soul! It’s not a jump in the street mindset it’s survival! https://t.co/hCc748f7Gz
Meek Mill’s tweet sparked further discussion, with some users questioning his decision to include gun violence in his music while advocating against it in real life.
A user named @cocnation_ replied to Meek’s tweet, saying, “It’s a system. Rappers rap about the drugs and guns, the teens sell the drugs in the hood, the mothers take the drugs, the kids now ain’t got parental figures.”
“I rap about what I rap about because I’ve been traumatized by that lifestyle and I can’t remove the thoughts… but I do high level rap.. And when I stayed on that people said I was falling of…”
‘I Don’t Blame Them’
The “House Party” rapper continued, quoting his own response writing:
“And we can’t blame them because their neighborhood most likely is filled with murder and a gun is the cheapest thing you can get to protect your soul! It’s not a jump in the street mindset, it’s survival!”
“If you hear me speak on violence it’s from my dad any many of close friends being killed. It’s from a survival stand point.. When I seen that footage of my brothers pnb and nipsey only made my mentality worst because I know they wanted to protect themselves in that environment!”
Another user named @thevoicethatmay wrote, “N*gga, you perpetuate and popularize and glamorize guns and gun violence in all your music, then turn around and say “it’s wild being Black in America.” Then user, @Yanito_Shwavy wrote, “Ok but how do you say all of this to still continue putting it in the music , you’re basically making it fair seeming to the youth. We need brothers & sisters to be about it 100% all across the board Meek, not sometimes.”
Updated By: Yasmine Duhé (11/14/23 at 4:16 pm)
Does Hip-Hop Need To Change Lyrically?
Dee1, the New Orleans rapper and advocate for positive change, recently aimed hip-hop heavyweights Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and Jim Jones over their lyrical content. Dee1 called out the artists, questioning their contradictory messages of prison reform and the glorification of violence in their music.
‘You Can Do Better, Brother’
On November 1, Dee1 called out Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and Jim Jones on Sway Calloway‘s radio show, Sway’s Universe, questioning their contradictory messages of prison reform and glorifying violence in their music.
Dee1, known for his uplifting and conscious lyrics, expressed his disappointment in his fellow artists. He specifically addressed Jim Jones, Rick Ross, and Meek Mill, stating:
“Jim Jones you can do better brother, Rick Ross you can do better brother, Meek Mill you can do better brother, I love you too much not to be honest with you. Are you the face of prison reform or you sitting on here on your new song with Ross talking about getting somebody murked and shot at the red light which one is it bro, because I did a shoe giveaway in my city and gave out 1300 pairs of your shoes, because they said reform underneath them. I love that you partnered with a major shoe company and you out here pushing prison reform. But now I gotta to sit here, like man, this man glorifying getting people killed.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzGtSxKO5k4/
Meek Mill Responds
The viral video of Dee1’s callout caught the attention of many, including Meek Mill, who responded by defending his lyrics. The Philly native stated:
“Nah we do everything lol, I was rapping this way when I became the face of reform…. That’s how I got there ya’ll forgot that fast.”
After Meek Mill’s response, social media users weighed in on the matter.
User @im_forreeal wrote, “Meek can play it cool all he wants but the seed has been planted. This interview is going viral and will continue to circulate. Meek won’t be able to forget about this and he’ll eventually let up off that chaotic lifestyle. May take a week. Maybe a month. Maybe 3 years. He’ll be eating his words one day.”
Following Meek Mill’s response to Dee1, the New Orleans native responded to Meek saying:
“Thank you for your reply to my video post brother but most importantly thank you for your honesty and your transparency and your reply. The fact that we could be on different sides of the fence with this or have different opinions but still remain respectful and actually address the topic at hand and not try to deflect that makes a huge statement. Now you said, “nah we do everything lol,” implying that you could be the face of prison reform and you could still be glorifying murder inside of your music and you said I’ve been rapping this way since before i was the face of prison reform ya’ll forgot that fast, no fam, we didn’t forget that fast but through watching your evolution we look forward to seeing you evolve musically as well because your music still touches and has the ability to empower millions of people, bro. That way its not confusing or misleading to people. I know as an artist you could be thinking, but man what if i lose some of my fans when i’m making that change because they like me for the old stuff, trust me brother anybody that you lose when becoming a better version of yourself, that wasn’t of God, and you’re going to be better because of that loss.”
“Lil man whoever you is, until you feed the kids where you from for 20 years straight, don’t question Rozay, wait until you about 10,000 bikes, 10,000 trikes, give all the young girls who pregnant pampers for Christmas for 20 years straight, don’t question Boss. Get that basket off your head so you can think clearly lil man, you going viral for speaking on niggas name not cause of your talent, not cause of your gift, go viral player off of your wisdom that you’re sharing.”
“Rick ross, first of all I love you brother.” I love you too much to not be honest with you and right now you’re deflecting. I was talking about your lyrical content and you talkin’ about turkeys. I’m talking about you as a hip hop OG still glorifying murder and drug dealing in your music and you talking about turkeys. Bro more people are streaming your music than eating your turkeys.I’ve been a middle school teacher, now I’ma full time hip-hop artist. I’ve helped to give out $100,000 in college scholarships for students around this country.”
Jim Jones even granted his response, where he stated:
“In a real life, I do a lot for the people, miss me with the rhetoric about what I do with my music, I get money off my music. Don’t tell me how to make my dollars. You gotta whose names you mentioning out here, because my little cousin might not like how you mentioned my name, and then he might want to slap a dread out your head just because he don’t understand you using my name for fame.”
Hip-Hop & The Youth
Dee1’s dedication to promoting positive messages extends beyond his music career.
He is a professor at Tufts University and has even written a hip-hop children’s book focusing on anti-bullying called David Found His Slingshot. Dee1’s passion for promoting positivity in the Black community is evident in his extensive work, including ten albums and his latest release, Uno.
As the conversation surrounding the need for lyrical change in hip-hop continues, it raises more significant questions about the impact of music on the younger generation.
Recently, a viral video of a nine-year-old rapper named Lil RT ignited concerns about the explicit and violent content present in some rap lyrics. Many argue that the genre should prioritize empowering and positive messages, especially for its young listeners.
YSL Trial: Prosecutors To Build Case Based On Rap Lyrics
The lyrical content of hip-hop remains a topic of debate, with artists like Young Thug facing legal challenges as their lyrics may be used against them in court. Young Thug, known for his provocative and gritty lyrics, is currently dealing with a RICO case that puts his art under scrutiny.
Dee1, the New Orleans rapper and advocate for positive change, recently aimed hip-hop heavyweights Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and Jim Jones over their lyrical content. Dee1 called out the artists, questioning their contradictory messages of prison reform and the glorification of violence in their music.
‘You Can Do Better, Brother’
On November 1, Dee1 called out Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and Jim Jones on Sway Calloway‘s radio show, Sway’s Universe, questioning their contradictory messages of prison reform and glorifying violence in their music.
Dee1, known for his uplifting and conscious lyrics, expressed his disappointment in his fellow artists. He specifically addressed Jim Jones, Rick Ross, and Meek Mill, stating:
“Jim Jones you can do better brother, Rick Ross you can do better brother, Meek Mill you can do better brother, I love you too much not to be honest with you. Are you the face of prison reform or you sitting on here on your new song with Ross talking about getting somebody murked and shot at the red light which one is it bro, because I did a shoe giveaway in my city and gave out 1300 pairs of your shoes, because they said reform underneath them. I love that you partnered with a major shoe company and you out here pushing prison reform. But now I gotta to sit here, like man, this man glorifying getting people killed.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CzGtSxKO5k4/
Meek Mill Responds
The viral video of Dee1’s callout caught the attention of many, including Meek Mill, who responded by defending his lyrics. The Philly native stated:
“Nah we do everything lol, I was rapping this way when I became the face of reform…. That’s how I got there ya’ll forgot that fast.”
After Meek Mill’s response, social media users weighed in on the matter.
User @im_forreeal wrote, “Meek can play it cool all he wants but the seed has been planted. This interview is going viral and will continue to circulate. Meek won’t be able to forget about this and he’ll eventually let up off that chaotic lifestyle. May take a week. Maybe a month. Maybe 3 years. He’ll be eating his words one day.”
Following Meek Mill’s response to Dee1, the New Orleans native responded to Meek saying:
“Thank you for your reply to my video post brother but most importantly thank you for your honesty and your transparency and your reply. The fact that we could be on different sides of the fence with this or have different opinions but still remain respectful and actually address the topic at hand and not try to deflect that makes a huge statement. Now you said, “nah we do everything lol,” implying that you could be the face of prison reform and you could still be glorifying murder inside of your music and you said I’ve been rapping this way since before i was the face of prison reform ya’ll forgot that fast, no fam, we didn’t forget that fast but through watching your evolution we look forward to seeing you evolve musically as well because your music still touches and has the ability to empower millions of people, bro. That way its not confusing or misleading to people. I know as an artist you could be thinking, but man what if i lose some of my fans when i’m making that change because they like me for the old stuff, trust me brother anybody that you lose when becoming a better version of yourself, that wasn’t of God, and you’re going to be better because of that loss.”
“Lil man whoever you is, until you feed the kids where you from for 20 years straight, don’t question Rozay, wait until you about 10,000 bikes, 10,000 trikes, give all the young girls who pregnant pampers for Christmas for 20 years straight, don’t question Boss. Get that basket off your head so you can think clearly lil man, you going viral for speaking on niggas name not cause of your talent, not cause of your gift, go viral player off of your wisdom that you’re sharing.”
“Rick ross, first of all I love you brother.” I love you too much to not be honest with you and right now you’re deflecting. I was talking about your lyrical content and you talkin’ about turkeys. I’m talking about you as a hip hop OG still glorifying murder and drug dealing in your music and you talking about turkeys. Bro more people are streaming your music than eating your turkeys.I’ve been a middle school teacher, now I’ma full time hip-hop artist. I’ve helped to give out $100,000 in college scholarships for students around this country.”
Jim Jones even granted his response, where he stated:
“In a real life, I do a lot for the people, miss me with the rhetoric about what I do with my music, I get money off my music. Don’t tell me how to make my dollars. You gotta whose names you mentioning out here, because my little cousin might not like how you mentioned my name, and then he might want to slap a dread out your head just because he don’t understand you using my name for fame.”
Hip-Hop & The Youth
Dee1’s dedication to promoting positive messages extends beyond his music career.
He is a professor at Tufts University and has even written a hip-hop children’s book focusing on anti-bullying called David Found His Slingshot. Dee1’s passion for promoting positivity in the Black community is evident in his extensive work, including ten albums and his latest release, Uno.
As the conversation surrounding the need for lyrical change in hip-hop continues, it raises more significant questions about the impact of music on the younger generation.
Recently, a viral video of a nine-year-old rapper named Lil RT ignited concerns about the explicit and violent content present in some rap lyrics. Many argue that the genre should prioritize empowering and positive messages, especially for its young listeners.
YSL Trial: Prosecutors To Build Case Based On Rap Lyrics
The lyrical content of hip-hop remains a topic of debate, with artists like Young Thug facing legal challenges as their lyrics may be used against them in court. Young Thug, known for his provocative and gritty lyrics, is currently dealing with a RICO case that puts his art under scrutiny.
Well, you see it on the page… Jim Jones’ vampire costume for Halloween isn’t the most traditional, right? Moreover, it looks like he wanted to mix bloodsucker aesthetics with El día de los muertos (Day of the Dead), which is an interesting and fair interpretation. However, fans weren’t too kind to the Dipset mogul and potential reunion leader in the comments section of his Instagram posts. If you’re curious, he wore this fit to the The Haunted Castle party hosted by Bernice Burgos & P-Reala in Huntington, New York on Hallow’s Eve. With a pair of black Air Force 1s, Capo didn’t go full Nosferatu, but he certainly wasn’t getting any Playboi Carti fans to rock with him.
Jokes aside, this is just one of many frankly ridiculous but perhaps over-hated Halloween costumes from celebrities these days. If we’re going by the worst of the worst celeb costume standards, then Jim Jones didn’t fumble the bag here nearly as badly as people think. Regardless, this creates a contrast between the traditional macho street image that he presents and his actually trick-or-treating aesthetics. But it’s Halloween, folks; can’t even the hardest rappers get goofy for some candy?
What’s more is that, if you really want to read too deeply into this and make mountains out of molehills, the New York MC’s homage to Day of the Dead aesthetics make sense considering his philosophy that dissing fallen rappers is “distasteful.” “When you’re talking about a dead person, he’s already defeated,” Jim Jones remarked to Talib Kweli on the People’s Party podcast. “What good does it hold you to talk about that person that’s dead? Especially the way they’re talking about it right now. These were things we were trying to stay far away from. If we were into that type of life of crime, these were things that we were trying to get away with.” Still, check out reactions to the vampire costume down below that ignore this respect.
Fans Roast Capo’s Vampire Fit: See Reactions
Screenshots via Instagram @jimjonescapo
Meanwhile, what do you think about this Halloween costume? Are people just hating or was this a true fashion fail no matter how you slice it? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. Also, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Jim Jones.
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