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Lil Durk Jokes About Paying LeBron, Bronny’s Salaries if they Join the Bulls

June 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Chicago Bulls are one day from draft day and odds are that while they have a solid strategy in place, rapper Lil Durk is offering some strategic (and financial) assistance, announcing that he would pay LeBron and son Bronny James‘ salaries if they were to join the Bulls franchise.

Taking to Instagram, Chicago native Lil Durk shared an exchange between him and LeBron that went as follows:

“You and Bronny come to Chicago s— I’ll pay you if I got to,” tagging the Chicago Bulls’ Instagram account and saying: “Idc (I don’t care) if I got to go half @chicagobulls it’s time lol.”

While it doesn’t appear that LeBron has much reason to leave the Lakers franchise (and the maximum-paying contract that he is receiving), a new head coach (JJ Redick) and the placement of his son Bronny (who relinquished his NCAA eligibility to enter the NBA draft) may impact his plans for the upcoming season. The Bulls organization has not expressed public interest in either James joining their organization either.

Additionally, despite what Durk has in enthusiasm, he may lack in funding. Reports place Durk’s current net worth at $8 million, which would make it difficult to pay down the tab on James’ eligible extension contract (which is worth $162 million).

As for Durk, a Chicago fan can still dream- and with the recent shakeup of a trade involving Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey (with more moves likely to come soon), Durk might just see a solid season for his hometown franchise.

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Lil Durk Is Recruiting LeBron To The Bulls By Offering To Pay Half His Salary, But Might Not Realize How Much That Is

June 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James has until the end of this week to decide what he’s doing with his player option with the Lakers, and if he chooses not to pick it up, he’ll become a free agent on Sunday evening when the NBA’s moratorium period opens at 6 p.m. ET on June 30.

While most expect LeBron to stay in Los Angeles, there are plenty of teams that would love to add the future Hall of Famer and would like the chance to pitch him on why a change of scenery might be his best bet for another championship run. The Sixers and Suns are known to have interest in James, but other teams would surely try to get a meeting as well. While the Chicago Bulls don’t really have a great case to make as a potential title contender, that hasn’t stopped Chicago native and Bulls fan Lil Durk from doing his best to recruit LeBron (and Bronny) to the Bulls.

Durk posted a screenshot of a message he sent James to his IG story on Tuesday recruiting him to Chicago, offering to pay half of LeBron’s salary himself if he has to.

I’m not sure Lil Durk’s accountant would agree with this offer, as James is eligible to sign a deal that would pay him more than $50 million annually, which would put Durk on the hook for a tidy $25+ million per year. That said, you have to respect the effort here to do whatever you can to help your favorite team. The Bulls can’t acquire James without a pretty complicated sign-and-trade, but honestly, I think plenty of Bulls fans would feel better about Lil Durk handling Chicago’s roster moves than Arturas Karnisovas at this point — especially after the Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey trade.

Lil Durk Set Ablaze Following His Support For The Chicago Sky

June 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The WNBA continues to receive more eyeballs on its product this season. When you have a global star like Caitlin Clark, it becomes a lot easier to market your brand. Lil Durk is starting to catch on to what the league is building, as he pulled up to support his hometown Chicago Sky (6-9). Last night, Angel Reese and her crew took down the Indiana Fever (7-11) in perhaps the most exciting game of the season. After falling behind by 15 near the end of the third quarter, the Sky chipped away at the deficit. They eventually went up four with 27.8 seconds remaining to hold on, 88-87.

Angel Reese was a big part of their success, notching 25 points, 16 rebounds, on an efficient 8-12 shooting night. Lil Durk might have been a catalyst as well, as he performed at halftime. Vic Mensa and G Herbo were also in attendance, as part of a Juneteenth celebration promotion. After picking up the massive W, Smurk joined the team in the locker room to show them love, according to AllHipHop. “We locked in now. Y’all had a good game today and I’m gonna be at more of the games supporting y’all”, Durk said. This energy from the Chicago native is nothing new, as he originally welcomed Reese and Kamilla Cardoso to the squad.

Lil Durk Can’t Support The Chicago Sky Without Getting Flamed

rolled in with a Snuggie on

— Daniel Bishop P. (@TheOhManDan) June 23, 2024

Even though this was a sweet moment for the team and the league, fans were still finding something funny. In this case, it was Lil Durk’s height and outfit of choice. According to the internet, the hitmaker stands 5’7″, which comparatively is pretty short to a lot of WNBA athletes. Reese is 6’3″, so with an eight-inch height discrepancy, X users were quick to point that out. Durk and the Sky forward linked up for a picture which led to obvious jokes. As for his get-up, some were saying he was wearing a Snuggie, or trying to impersonate a political leader in some European country.

What are your thoughts on Lil Durk being made fun of while supporting the Chicago Sky? Who had the funniest joke in your opinion? Is the WNBA going to be one of the biggest major sports leagues in the next couple of years, why or why not? Was this the best WNBA game of the season so far? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Lil Durk and the WNBA. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the worlds of music and sports.

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MoneyBagg Yo Refines His Formula On New Album “SPEAK NOW”

June 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

MoneyBagg Yo knows what fans want from him. The Memphis rapper makes hard, trunk-rattling trap music. It’s what led to him breaking out in the 2010s, and what has kept him thriving in the 2020s. He’s scored top 20 hits on Billboard, scored a Grammy nomination, and worked with some of the biggest rap artists in the world. If it ain’t broke, there’s nothing to fix. That’s the approach MoneyBagg Yo takes on his new album, SPEAK NOW. And it works. This is not MoneyBagg Yo’s country pivot, despite sharing a title with a Taylor Swift album.

Fans might also be thrown off by the fact that the rapper has a duet with country superstar Morgan Wallen on the song “WHISKEY WHISKEY.” It’s an odd combination on paper, but it actually works pretty well, with Wallen blending pretty comfortably into MoneyBagg’s trap aesthetic. The other features on the album are veterans when it comes to riding hard-hitting beats, and they deliver accordingly. Chris Brown shines on the moody slow jam “DRUNK OFF U,” and Lil Durk proves that him and MoneyBagg still have great chemistry on “GANGSTAS RELATE.” That being said, SPEAK NOW is at its best when MoneyBagg Yo goes solo. “PLAY DA FOOL” and “SPEAK” are testaments to the repetitive, hypnotic pocket the rapper is able to tap into. Fans are going to like this one.

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.

Listen To SPEAK NOW By MoneyBagg Yo

SPEAK NOW tracklist

ALL YEAR
SPEAK
P RUN
TRYNA MAKE SURE
TABOO MIAMI
FIREPLACE
I FEEL IT
DRUNK OFF YOU (featuring Chris Brown)
BUSSIN (featuring Rob49)
TIC TAC TOE
GANGSTAS RELATE (featuring Lil Durk)
PLAY DA FOOL
RICH VIKING
ON DET (featuring YTB Fatt)
WHISKEY WHISKEY (featuring Morgan Wallen)
AW SH*T
GO GHO$T (Interlude) [featuring Kevo Muney]

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Moneybagg Yo Enlists Morgan Wallen, Rob49, Lil Durk & More For His Upcoming ‘Speak Now’ Album

June 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Uproxx cover artist Moneybagg Yo announced his new album Speak Now a few weeks ago, and now, has revealed the tracklist for the upcoming project. Dropping on June 14, the album’s tracklist features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Kevo Muney Lil Durk, Morgan Wallen, Rob49, and YTB Fatt.

https://t.co/gmm8iobAah PRE SAVE “SPEAK NOW” OUT JUNE 14th pic.twitter.com/HIv0VRJwLe

— SPEAK (@MoneyBaggYo) June 10, 2024

The June 14 release date for Speak Now puts its release a little over a year since Moneybagg’s mixtape Hard To Love dropped last year with appearances from Fridayy, Future, GloRilla, Lil Durk, and YTB Fatt. Moneybagg told Uproxx that he was working on the album, which would feature Morgan Wallen, two years ago; of the delay, he told fans on X, “Just Got A Crazyyyyy Feature In I Couldn’t Drop This Project Without Now Everything Locked In Fasho sho Its Worth Da Wait.”

While he took time between albums, Moneybagg Yo went on tour with Finesse2Tymes, Sexxy Red, Luh Tyler, Big Boogie, and YTB Fatt in 2023 and appeared on the Gangsta Art 2 from his label, CMG. More recently, he contributed a verse to GloRilla’s new mixtape Ehhthang Ehhthang.

Speak Now is out on 6/14 via CMG/Interscope. You can check out the tracklist below.

01. “All Year”
02. “Speak”
03. “P Run”
04. “Tryna Make Sure”
05. “Taboo Miami”
06. “Fireplace”
07. “I Feel It”
08. “Drunk Off U” Feat. Chris Brown
09. “Bussin” Feat. Rob49
10. “Tic Tac Toe”
11. “Gangstas Relate” FEat. Lil Durk
12. “Play Da Fool”
13. “Rich Viking”
14. “On Det” Feat. YTB Fatt
15. “Whiskey Whiskey” Feat. Morgan Wallen
16. “Aw Shit”
17. “Go Gho$t” Feat. Kevo Muney

Lil Durk Explained His Motivations For Going To Rehab And Kicking Codeine And Xanax

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Durk is one of a slew of prominent figures in hip-hop to give up some of the substances which rappers have been known to partake in pop culture. In a recent interview reported by TMZ, he broke down his motivations for going to rehab to get clean of codeine and Xanax.

He also described his lifestyle prior to rehab as “moving fast, making excuses, letting the drugs take over me. Codeine and everything. Xanax. But it don’t make me. I can see myself just staying on the right track and trying to change a lot of lives.”

Durk explained of going to rehab, “It was tough at first, but it ain’t that tough because I really knew what I wanted. I knew that was holding me back… I wanted better. I wanted to be a better man, a better father, a better leader — but more action, so I gotta make sure that the self is good before anybody else.”

To that end, Durk has focused on helping people in both big ways — giving over $300,000 to scholarship funds — and small ones, such as helping a homeless man get back on his feet. He also embraced a more optimistic outlook in his music, recruiting J. Cole to feature on the uplifting “All My Life” and reflecting on the “Old Days” with a more levelheaded perspective.

Today In Hip Hop History: Lil Durk’s Brother OTF Dthang Shot And Killed Three Years Ago

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Just days after the release of Lil Durk and Lil Baby’s Voice Of The Heroes project, Dontay Banks Jr., the older brother of Lil Durk, was shot and killed outside of a nightclub in Chicago on this date in 2021.

Banks, who was also known as “DThang”, was shot outside of Club O, a strip club, in Harvey, Illinois. Very few details were released about Banks’ death, however, many fans took to social media to express their grief and condolences to Durk and the OTF family.

Authorities continue to investigate the series of shootings and no suspects are currently in custody. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harvey Police Department.

Lil Durk has not commented on his brother’s death, but friends including producer Murda Beatz and Chicago rapper Calboy mourned the loss on social media.

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[WATCH] Lil Durk Says It’s His “Number One Goal” To End Gun Violence In Chicago

June 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In a recent interview with Big Facts Podcast, Chicago rap star Lil Durk says he’s all in when it comes to ending gun violence in his hometown.

Big Facts co-host Big Bank asked him what he would do if he could “clean the streets of Chicago up” and Durk responded, “That’s the number one goal, to stop it,” he said. “But, the number one priority for us in the streets and politician-wise, is to stop the violence and slow it down as much as possible. It starts with everybody just coming together.”

The “All My Life” rapper admits that the task is easier said than done.,

“But, like I said, it’s hard because you probably got him other here thinking he that, but his young n****s don’t even respect him,” Durk said. “So, even if he be like, ‘Come on. Let’s come together.’ They’d look at him like, ‘Get the fuck on.’”

Earlier this year, Durk announced on social media that he would be organizing his Smurkchella concert, which would be aimed at combating gun violence.

“I’ma do a Smurkchella next year at the bears stadium in Chicago,” he wrote. “it’s gone be a stop the violence event and we gone split half the money with different non profits from big to small. I need help I need every artist who locked in with me to help save these kids.”

He then tagged his own non-profit organization and added, “@neighborhoodheroesfoundation will help put it together let’s go this my way of giving back without saying it to look cool.”

Lil Durk launched his Neighborhood Heroes non-profit organization in 2020 and has been steadily giving back to his community in the years that followed.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJi4hdQVBCA

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Lil Durk Announces New OTF Capsule Collection w/ GLD

May 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Durk may be a Platinum-selling rapper, but he’s also an entrepreneur.

Most recently, the Chicago native announced the launch of his new capsule collection with GLD called Only The Family. Featured 8 pieces co-designed by Durk himself, the new line of jewelry is directly inspired by Durk’s Chicago-based record label OTF.

The campaign is shot by Dana Scruggs and features Lil Durk, alongside OTF artist Doodie Lo and Durk’s DJ DJ Bandz. This partnership aims to reshape the narrative behind hip-hop jewelry, blending intimate artist storytelling with GLD’s signature iced-out aesthetics. Both Durk and GLD share the same values: creating from the ground up and standing on business.

Lil Durk shares, “This collection is a homage to our roots, our growth, and the family we’ve built along the way. It’s an invitation to our fans to share in this journey, to wear these pieces as symbols of resilience, unity, and personal growth.”

Anyone who’s a fan of Durk is aware of the trials and tribulations he had to overcome to get to where he is today, forging his own path of resilience and determination.

“The ‘Only The Family’ campaign transcends traditional fashion narratives, offering consumers not just a product but a piece of a shared journey, says GLD Founder and President, Christian Johnston. Johnston, who is also the master jeweler and head designer for GLD, continued “This campaign invites consumers to wear our pieces as a representation of their own stories, intertwined with the ethos of OTF and GLD. It’s this personal connection, this feeling of being part of the narrative of hustle and success, that sets GLD apart, fostering a community where each piece is a tangible link to the family we’ve built with our collaborators.”

Prices for the collection start at $148 and go up to $229. Additionally, every item can be crafted in 14k gold, with these versions priced between $12,500 and $50K.

To shop the collection, visit here.

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