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The Game’s “LAX Files” Was A Nod To West Coast Culture

August 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

If there is one thing to know about The Game, it is that he is a massive figure for West Coast hip-hop. Music fans have enjoyed the Compton, California native’s tough-guy persona for two decades now. Most of his albums have done a masterful job at amplifying this. One of The Game’s two 2008 releases spoke to the pride that showed for his roots. The album that is being celebrated today is LAX.

More specifically, the track “LAX Files,” was and still is a terrific cut from a stacked tracklist. The Genius annotation for this song encapsulates what this track is all about. “LAX Files (In reference to the famed show X-Files which investigates and details UFC life) is the 2nd track on Games 2008 album LAX. As the name implies, Game takes us through an X-File type investigation of gang-life and living in Southern LA.” But this is not the only way of The Game repping California.

The Game Brought On Some Major Names

The prolific 43-year-old called on some big names to represent his roots. Several of the biggest producers of all time like Cool & Dre, Kanye West, Scott Storch, Nottz, Hi-Tek, and more laid down some terrific West Coast-style beats. Furthermore, Lil Wayne, Bilal, Ice Cube and others added so much swag and flare to the project to take it a step further. It did so well that LAX debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.

What are your thoughts on this throwback album LAX from The Game? How underrated is this project in his extensive catalog? What song is your favorite from this 2008 effort? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all the hottest throwback records and all of the latest breaking news around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

Come to my hood hood, look at my block block
That’s that project building, yeah that’s where I got shot, shot
‘Cause I was more hood than Suge, had more rocks than Jay
More scars on my face than the original Scarface, or the homeboy Scarface
Al Pacino couldn’t be no gangsta, DeNiro in “Casino” he no gangsta

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Ludacris Opens Chicken & Beer Restaurant At LAX

July 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ludacris celebrated the grand opening of his second Chicken + Beer restaurant location on Wednesday at the LAX airport. He posted a picture of his restaurant workforce gathered together under the Chicken + Beer logo. Located in Terminal 3 at the giant Los Angeles airport, it serves way more than just chicken and beer. Commenters on Instagram were raving about other food items, such as the “Grown Folk Mimosa” and high-quality shrimp and grits.

“ITS OFFICIAL!!!!! CHICKEN & BEER LAX IS NOW OPEN! …LOS ANGELES, [LET’S] GO!!!” Ludacris shouted from his Insta caption. The first Chicken + Beer location is Gate D5 at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. That first restaurant launched in 2016, making this second location a whole seven years in the making. The name of the restaurant is an homage to Luda’s 2003 studio album Chicken-n-Beer. The official Chicken + Beer website claims to serve “all the flavors of Southern soul food.” This includes fresh-made waffles, mac and cheese that’s “better than your mama’s,” and crispy fried chicken.

Ludacris Is A King Of All Trades

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Ludacris has had his hands in multiple industries for quite some time. While he got his start in music — and still performs to this day — he is now better known as an actor. He plays a pivotal role in the Fast & Furious franchise. Owning a couple of restaurants is par for the course for the talented multi-hyphenate. And it all reflects in his massive net worth. He also got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame back in May, making him one of only a few rappers to achieve the feat. During the Walk of Fame ceremony, Ludacris choked up when his daughter, Karma, went up to say a few words about her dad.

When he got up to the stage, he talked about crushing expectations and doing everything he sets his mind to. “No matter what people say I can’t do,” Luda said, “I will continue to shatter those stereotypes and show people it’s possible in order to make everyone who got me here proud. Because you all inspire my hard work and dedication to receive this star today. I’m motivated by legacy and history.” His legacy now includes a second Chicken + Beer restaurant location.

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Latto’s Close To Getting 2021 Gun Charges Dismissed: Report

March 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Latto found herself in hot water in 2021 when authorities caught her with a gun in her bag at LAX. However, she’s now a few steps away from having the charges dropped completely. According to TMZ, the “Lottery” rapper nearly completed the year-long diversion program after police charged with her carrying a loaded firearm and carrying a concealed firearm. Latto is to stray away from any firearms, complete a gun safety course, and perform 120 hours of community service.

The “Big Energy” rapper began the program in April 2022. Now, it seems that she’s only weeks away from finally avoiding any charges attached to the alleged crime. However, Latto will have to appear in court for a hearing later next month. That’s when an official decision will be made if she met all of her conditions. At this point, it looks like Latto won’t face any time or any further punishment if the court feels like she pulled through on her end of the bargain.

Latto Explains 2021 Gun Arrest

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Big Latto stirred up a storm after admitting to carrying a gun through LAX on Mello Buckzz’s “Boom Pt. 2,” where the Atlanta star raps, “I got locked up in the airport, god damn, forgot the gun.” Shortly after, the Internet questioned the rapper about the incident. She detailed the arrest, which she described as a mistake as she went through the airport. “Went to LAX w a loaded glock 17 in my Birk got locked & let out in a few hours,” she tweeted. “Booked a $75k jet to my show in Alabama & still made it on time.”

However, this wasn’t the first time she had a run in with airport authorities. She later explained another incident where she caught a case of mistaken identity in her hometown. “Nah that was in Atlanta,” Latto explained after a fan asked if her LAX arrest was the same as when a female cop tried to make her “cough hard.” She continued, “Lol I was profiled for “looking like” sum bitch that robbed a nigga… I’m not no robber man [laughing emoji] jail is NOT for me btw.”

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Latto Recalls Bringing Loaded Glock 17 To LAX & Getting Locked Up

March 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Latto is no stranger to getting flamed on social media, and while she certainly navigates the hate from internet trolls like a pro, it has to be exhausting being criticized so publicly and regularly. While she’s recently faced backlash for working with Dr. Luke on “Lottery,” seemingly twisting the truth about her willingness to work with other female artists for free, and wearing the same panties twice, the rap diva is now rightfully being slammed for bringing a loaded weapon to LAX with her. She shared the story on Twitter earlier this weekend, though many were quick to inform her it’s not exactly the flex she seems to think.

“Bitches PUSSC ain’t taking NUN!!!” the 24-year-old posted on Friday (March 17) afternoon. “I got [locked] up in da airport… GODDAMN forgot da gun,” a fan wrote in response, earning Latto’s attention. “True story!!!” she responded before further explaining the situation when another follower asked her to give “more insight” into her previous arrest ahead of a work trip. “Went to LAX [with] a loaded Glock 17 in my [Birkin],” her post began.

Latto’s LAX Nightmare

Apparently, Latto was locked up but let out after just a few hours. “Booked a $75K jet to my show in Alabama and still made it on time,” the Ohio-born rhymer flexed. “No cap in my rap TUH.” In another post, she confirmed that the LAX incident was different from another one in Atlanta when a female cop allegedly kept trying to make her “cough hard.” She told Twitter, “I was profiled for ‘looking like’ [some] bitch that robbed a n*gga… I’m not no robber man . Jail is NOT for me btw .”

Unsurprisingly, haters almost instantly began ridiculing the 777 hitmaker for bragging about something so immature and potentially dangerous. “Why do you walk around w a Glock in your bag? Is that supposed to be cute?” someone asked Latto. “Why in the world would you need a loaded Glock, you are not hood and you have no opps,” another user pointed out. Keep scrolling to see Twitter’s latest thoughts on Latto’s antics, and check back later for more hip-hop news updates.

Social Media Reacts

Latto at Billboard Women In Music held at YouTube Theater on March 1, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty Images)

if this was true it would’ve made headlines + you would be on the no fly list but the only time you’re on headlines it’s about panties or nicki minaj.

— charr. (@chrrbie) March 17, 2023