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Lil Tjay Hints At New Music In Latest Single “Let It Go Baby”

November 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Over the last five years or so, Lil Tjay has built up quite a loyal fanbase. It’s thanks to his abilities to pen relatable and personal tracks, as well as lowkey sensual jams. The latter of which has produced some of his biggest hits to date such as “Calling My Phone” with 6LACK. Another reason why he’s become such a fixture in the East Coast scene is because of his willingness to drop. If you haven’t been keeping up, Lil Tjay has laid out a trio of singles over the last two months.

Hopefully, this means that an album is on the horizon. It’s been over a year since he dropped 222. He hasn’t announced anything officially yet, however, he may have done so in a song. This weekend, Lil Tjay delivered “Let It Go Baby,” and on the chorus is where he hints at a possible LP. “Been a minute, I ain’t been droppin’, time to go crazy,” he melodically raps on the first line. He’s already been going off lat ely, but maybe this is a sign of even more things to come. Overall, Tjay is sounding solid over the somber keys and minimal beat as he talks about stresses, people trying to bring him down, and more.

“Let It Go Baby” – Lil Tjay

Quotable Lyrics:

Been a minute, I ain’t been droppin’, time to go crazy
When I told ’em, “I really got it,” they were so shady
I been knew I would hit the top and it won’t no “Maybe”
And all this s*** could stop, that’s if you go lazy
Lot on my mind but I’ma always keep goin’
Ain’t wastin’ no time and I think all that s*** showin’

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Lil Tjay Blasts Kai Cenat And “Racist” Adin Ross For Exploiting Rappers

November 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Tjay is fed up. The rapper decided to stir the pot by calling out streamers Kai Cenat and Adin Ross for exploiting hip hop culture. Lil Tjay not only insulted the streamers on his Instagram Story, but proceeded to give fans additional context after him and Ross had a DM exchange. The rapper also decided to stick up for Kodak Black, following Kodak’s controversial appearance on a Cenat stream. Many fans believed that Kodak should not have been featured by the streamer, given his intoxicated appearance.

Lil Tjay started off with a very direct shot. He posted a screenshot of Kodak Black and Kai Cenat from their aforementioned stream. He also included a brutal message. “I fake hate this kid,” he wrote. “Him and [Adin] the biggest d riders in life.” It was only a matter of time before the streamers responded, and Lil Tjay made sure of this by sliding into Adin Ross’ DMs with more insults. He called the streamer a “d*ck sucker,” which prompted a confused response. “Me and Kai always show nothing but love to you,” Ross posited. “Gotta stop taking them percs that sh*t f*cking with ya head.”

Lil Tjay Labeled Adin Ross A Hip Hop “Culture Vulture”

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Lil Tjay did not appreciate Ross’ response. The rapper decided to hop on Instagram Live and speaks directly to fans regarding the situation. “I told Adin he a culture vulture, he told me I’m on percs,” the rapper claimed. “I don’t take percs, don’t take drugs.” Tjay proceeded to call Ross a “racist” for his drug-related comments. “F*ckin’ racist n**ga,” he added. “I look like I take percs because I’m black, right? I know.” Lil Tjay claims that he sent Ross a voice memo detailing all the issues he has with him, then claimed that Ross refused to listen to it.

Tjay then turned the focus towards Kodak Black. “Stop looking at Yak like he a weirdo,” he asserted. “No, sometimes that’s how rappers act. In our society, that’s how we act.” He then doubled down on the claim that Adin Ross is a racist and a “culture vulture.” The bulk of Lil Tjay’s issues seem to be with Ross, given that few of his comments seem directly aimed at Kai Cenat. He also alleged that Ross uses people to get to the top, then throws them away for the next popular rapper. Ross has yet to respond to these damning remarks.

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Lil Tjay’s Attorney Slams ‘False Reports’ That The Rapper Was Named In A New Federal Gang Indictment

September 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Lil Tjay fans are breathing a sigh of relief. Yesterday (September 13), a viral report claimed that the “Calling My Phone” rapper was named in a federal gang indictment. While Lil Tjay has previously found himself in several legal entanglements, his attorney is proudly announced that the claim is “false.”

In a post shared to her Instagram Stories, Attorney Dawn Florio slammed the news are “false.”

“Despite recent reports, we want to clarify that my client, rap artist Tione Jayden Merritt, professionally known as Lil Tjay, has not been indicted,” read the note. “We are aware of several news outlets that have shared false information regarding his legal matter, and we wish to address these inaccuracies.”

To close the statement, Florio turned her attention to the publications that published the initial unsubstantiated rumor, writing: “We urge all media outlets to exercise caution and ensure proper due diligences before publishing speculative or unfounded claims. Reporting inaccurate information not only damages reputations, but misleads the public.”

Although the firm did not call out the platforms by name, No Jumper was one of the first companies to broadcast the claim. In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), shared footage of Fox 5‘s coverage of an alleged Bronx, New York criminal organization, Slattery Gang, incorrectly tying the hometown musician to the ongoing case.

View Lil Tjay’s attorney Dawn Florio’s full statement below.

6ix9ine Takes Massive L As Lil Tjay Blesses His Ex With A Chain

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

6ix9ine is by far one of the most hated rappers of all time. Overall, you have to do a lot of bad things in order to get a designation like that. However, as it pertains to Tekashi, it most certainly rings true. During his Linsanity run in 2018, Tekashi was getting involved in all sorts of disrespectful antics. Subsequently, he went to prison following a RICO case and was out in less than a year. From there, he amped up the disrespect as he made fun of the deaths of King Von and Pop Smoke.

Since that time, 6ix9ine has fallen off popularity-wise. That said, he still makes music. He was in the Dominican Republic for quite some time as he focused on making Latin ballads. Now, however, he is back in the United States and is trying to get back on the rap wave. Having said that, his return has not been well received. In fact, it seems like Lil Tjay is looking to take shots at the artist. Below, you can see that he met up with 6ix9ine’s ex. He even graced her with a new chain, which feels like a huge diss, especially to someone like Tekashi.

Not Good For 6ix9ine

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When it comes to 6ix9ine, you can tell that there is a general disdain amongst his peers. Very few mainstream artists have embraced Tekashi, apart from Kodak Black. With that in mind, it will be difficult for him to gain any kind of momentum with his return to rap. Although he knows how to market himself, and that could prove to be an incredibly useful skill for him, moving forward.

Let us know what you think about all of these antics, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that artists should just leave 6ix9ine alone at this point, given the fact that he is barely relevant? Do you foresee the “GUMMO” artist responding to all of this? 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.

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Lil Tjay Is Determined To Succeed On “No No”

July 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

One thing that is pretty consistent when it comes to Lil Tjay’s music is that he is never afraid to get personal. Usually, he will focus on topics such as self-confidence, broken relationships, or coming to grips with being alone or just a handful of people. On this latest Lil Tjay single, “No No”, the latter is the thematic focus, and you can hear the rawness coming from him. As per usual, The Bronx native is mixing his high pitch singing with melodic flows over a dramatic instrumental. The latter has a steady groove to it, with sad piano keys and New York drill-esque drums leading the way.

What also seems to be another constant is that Tjay’s tracks are ideal for the late summer nights. “No No” is recapturing that same vibe for us and it will be in rotation going forward. Fans are also enjoying his messages of riding with your closest guys and making it out. However, they are noticing one major issue with “No No”. When you listen to the song, you can hear a slight fuzziness throughout Tjay’s performance. Fans were quick to point out the mixing error in his IG comments. One user writes, “this is a good song but why is the final mixing so horrible, it doesnt sound right at all, rerelease this with mixing and mastering”. Time will tell if the hitmaker makes the adjustments but give “No No” a try below.

Listen To “No No” By Lil Tjay

Quotable Lyrics:

Back to the heat, can’t relax, now I’m back on my feet
We ain’t never goin’ back to the streets
Money gettin’ long, n****s mad they couldn’t come along
I remember they were laughin’ at me (Laughin’ at me)
Bad energy, trench kid, mad energy
Pray to the Lord ’cause I’m free

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SOURCE SPORTS: [WATCH] Lil Tjay Knocks Down UFC Champion Alex Pereira During Sparring Match

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cell phone footage of BX rapper Lil Tjay sparring with UFC champion Alex Pereira shows a point in the sparring match where Tjay catches Pereira with a right jab, which sends Pereira to the mat.

At the 27:20 mark of the video, you’ll get to see the BX rapper tap the champ’s chin. The footage quickly spread on social media, with some people wondering if Pereira was faking it for Lil Tjay, as you can hear people in the background saying, “He’s f***ing with you, bro!” Lil Tjay then laughs and gives Pereira a hug after he got off of the canvas.

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Lil Tjay & Alex Pereira Spar, Rapper Knocks Down UFC Champion: Watch

March 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

We’re able to witness unexpected celebrity link-ups all the time thanks to social media. The latest to go viral online is between rapper Lil Tjay and UFC Champion Alex Pereira, who found himself being put in his place by the young East Coast rhymer during a recent sparring session. On Monday (March 18), a video of Tjay and the athlete surfaced on @akademiks’ page, showing the former full of energy and enthusiasm while taking shots at Pereria.

Just a few seconds into the clip, the Brazilian fighter falls to the floor, marking Tjay the winner after seemingly knocking out his competitor. Though the moment was impressive, not everyone is buying the video’s validiity. “If you believe this s**t delete the app,” one skeptic wrote. On the other hand, others commended the 22-year-old for his strategic movements. “When you hit the chin right, you going to sleep,” they remarked. “Lil Tjay know what he doing .”

Alex Pereira and Lil Tjay Practice Together

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Even if the whole thing was staged, hip-hop heads are still eager to see if Tjay will celebrate by walking Pereria out for his upcoming UFC 300 fight. “An event fitting for a mega walkout,” one person declared, as Sportskeeda reports. “Alex out here doing side quests with rappers,” and “We need to see more of hip-hop crossing over into MMA,” other chimed in.

Besides the obvious work he’s been putting in on getting his strength up, Lil Tjay also has big aspirations for his musical career. The New Yorker shared last month that he was hoping to make an appearance on Kanye West’s Vultures 2 LP, and while that might not have come together as hoped, we might see him on the series’ third installment, whenever that arrives. Read all about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Lil Tjay Thinks Him & Kanye West Should Collab On “VULTURES,” Talks Avoiding Cancel Culture

February 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“You only canceled if you cancel yourself if you allow them to cancel you.” Those were the words of New York rapper and singer Lil Tjay. According to AllHipHop, TMZ caught him at the airport to talk about Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s controversial album VULTURES 1. Outside of the quality of the music and its rollout, the main reason why this LP is receiving backlash is because of its creator. It makes sense, especially because of Ye’s comments about antisemitism and his questionable actions online with his wife Bianca Censori. Music listeners have been at war over whether this album is good or not. But, Lil Tjay sees VULTURES as a huge success.

Tjay went on to talk about how cancel culture is more so about what each individual feels. “I feel like n****s can’t cancel me, n****s can’t cancel nobody—all they can do is block you out of they world, and they world is limited to what they do.” That ability to block out the noise allowed Kanye and Ty to nonchalantly go number one. On top of that, they did it without a major label as well, being exclusively released through YZY.

Lil Tjay Praises Kanye

That is another reason why Lil Tjay feels VULTURES did so well. Even with the lack of label support, the fans did enough to run up the streams and sales. Tjay said, “I think that label s*** help. I think if he had some support he probably would’ve did triple the numbers.” All that respect for Ye even led him to end the interview with a request to be added to VULTURES. “So Kanye, put me on that s*** though.” he certainly put the message out a huge platform, so there is good chance this could happen.

What are your thoughts on Lil Tjay’s message to Kanye West, asking to be on VULTURES? Do you think they would sound good on a track together, why or why not? Do you agree with Tjay’s take on cancel culture, 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 Lil Tjay, VULTURES, Kanye West, and Ty Dolla $ign. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of the music.

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Lil Tjay Is Keeping His Eyes On The Prize With “Good Life”

February 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

New York rapper and auto-crooner Lil Tjay is someone who like to stay true to his style. He likes to melodically rap over glistening trap beats most of the time. Tjay also likes to thrown in piano loops into his mixes as well. Just listen to his previous single “Told Ya.” Today, Lil Tjay is following that up with a similar vibe on “Good Life.”

The 22-year-old’s last two songs have been more deeper songs that have a theme of resiliency. This is nothing new for Lil Tjay, but he usually delivers some passable material. “Good Life” is another one of those instances. The chorus, which you can see below, is a telling sign of what the verses will be focusing on.

Listen To “Good Life” By Lil Tjay

On top of the piano weaving in and out we mentioned, there are also some slight guitar strings being plucked. Both complement the bars that Tjay is providing about making the smart decisions to live a “Good Life.” There are also some violent threats thrown in too. “Switches, them buttons right here, got them things on us / How you feelin’? Come pull up and bang on us.” All in all, it is another solid listen. His fans are certainly loving it on YouTube right now with over 784,000 views.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Good Life,” by Lil Tjay? Should he drop a project this year after hearing his two recent tracks? Is this the better song over “Told Ya,” 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 Lil Tjay. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

Good life
Came in the game, too official, stood focused, got money and stood right
Hit after hit I’ma drop for my fans, give a f*** what the hood likes
Gun up on me, better not run up on me
P***y wishin’ I would fight, better not wishin’ I would fight
Take a shot to the—

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