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Cardi B Joins Madonna Onstage For Raunchy Dance-Off During “Vogue”

March 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Madonna’s The Celebration Tour has been a spectacle to witness, and folks in Inglewood, California for her Monday night performance (March 11) had a great surprise to enjoy. Moreover, the one and only Cardi B walked out onstage to rate a dance-off with the pop legend for “Vogue,” and this celebrity guest slot during this song is a staple of her shows at this point. The “CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ” collaborators held up signs reading “10” or “CHOP” as the dancers strutted their stuff. What’s more is that the Bronx rapper twerked for the crowd and for the dancers, too, and you know for a fact that she got a ten from her peers.

Overall, it was a pretty glamorous, raunchy, and above all fun performance from two dominant artists in their fields. The influence that the “Like A Virgin” icon laid down for generations to come is undeniable and deeply rooted, even if affirmation of this can come off as combative. For example, Madonna and Cardi B were actually at odds for a couple of hours thanks to a seemingly dismissive post from the former to the latter, which Cardi didn’t appreciate considering her consistent fandom. But they spoke and cleared things up, and it became apparent that it was just a simple misunderstanding.

Cardi B & Madonna Host A “Vogue” Dance-Off On Tour: Watch

Furthermore, there are other non-Cardi B aspects of The Celebration Tour that weren’t as warmly received. Fortunately, these examples seem to have resolved amicably and without much fuss. One of them is how Madonna removed an image of Luther Vandross from her AIDS tribute during her concerts after his estate clarified that he never claimed to have AIDS or HIV. He actually passed away due to stroke complications.

Meanwhile, the “Like What” lyricist is dropping another new single this week, extending the hype and momentum behind her next album drop. Do you think this next move from Bardi will be a 10 or a chop? However you may feel, drop your thoughts down in the comments section below. Also, for more news on Madonna and the latest updates on Cardi B, stick around on HNHH.

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Pharrell Leaves Saudi Arabia Show Early After Fans Throw Wristbands At The Stage

March 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, and Martin Garrix were among the performers at Formula 1 Grand Prix’s post-race show in Saudi Arabia on Saturday (March 9). However, when the Louis Vuitton designer took the stage for his performance, he took issue with fans throwing their wristbands at the stage. “This is the liveliest city right now on the planet but we have also got to be the safest,” he told the crowd. “I know you guys are excited and I know you are wanting to throw your wrist gadgets and lights and all that, but you can’t as the girls are dancing. And me? I love women, how about you?”

Folks may remember something similar to this happening to Kid Cudi at Rolling Loud Miami 2022. Nevertheless, Pharrell continued: “We must protect our women so if you want to throw them lights you have to throw them the other way, not at the stage. Who understands what I’m saying?” When the crowd kept going, he decided to cut the show 15 minutes early. “Let’s take those stup*d wristbands and throw them in the air right now when I count to three. And now we are done. Okay, I’m going to let you all finish,” the Neptunes legend said before storming offstage.

Pharrell In Saudi Arabia For The F1 Grand Prix

Pharrell Saudi Arabia Concert Leaving Throwing Fans Hip Hop News — JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – MARCH 09: Pharrell Williams walks in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 09, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Peter Fox – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)

It doesn’t look like there’s any easily accessible video of this incident online at press time, but check out the “Via” links below for pictures. Regardless, Pharrell and company also had other criticisms to deal with given Saudi Arabia’s controversial laws against women and the fact that this performance was so close to International Women’s Day. “Alicia Keys and Pharrell Williams should not be performing in Saudi Arabia,” human rights activist Peter Tatchell remarked to The Sun. “It’s a dictatorship that persecutes women, LGBTs and religious and ethnic [groups].”

“I am thrilled to be back on stage, this time in Jeddah, performing in a place I have never performed in before, and in a way I never have in this region,” Alicia Keys said of her participation. “I’m also so inspired to connect in a meaningful way with the amazing women there to discuss cultural, creative and boundary-pushing narratives we are collectively and individually leading. In light of International Women’s Day, it’s the perfect time to discuss important issues affecting us.” For more news and updates on Pharrell, stay posted on HNHH.

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JPEGMAFIA Plays Alternate Version Of Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign’s “FUK SUMN,” Crowd Goes Ballistic

March 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

JPEGMAFIA recently performed at the Pitchfork Music Festival CDMX in México on Wednesday (March 6), and played an alternate version of the VULTURES 1 cut “FUK SUMN” that made fans in the crowd go ballistic. Moreover, it’s one of a few tracks that he helped produce for Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s collab album, along with the opener “STARS,” the dramatic and choral-inspired “BEG FORGIVENESS,” and the closer “KING.” This version is a bit darker and features Quavo on it, some ethereal high-pitched synths, and a slightly different structure and percussion mix. It’s a pretty solid and subtle reimagining, especially considering that we can only hear it through a live recording of it.

Furthermore, a lot of fans are wondering whether JPEGMAFIA will also help this duo out for the next installments of Vultures. However, at least at press time on VULTURES 2‘s previously scheduled release date, it doesn’t seem like this will manifest just yet. It’s March 8, and the album still isn’t out, although this is exactly what happened with the first installment of this supposed trilogy. Regardless, with some listening parties on the cards, we can’t imagine that this is an easy end to this tale.

JPEGMAFIA’s Live Version Of “FUK SUMN”: Watch

Meanwhile, this is also pretty notable because it’s one of the first instances of Peggy acknowledging VULTURES 1 in a while. Last time, it was because of his smoke-searching with Freddie Gibbs, with whom he has a big problem and wanted to engage in beef with. While the Indiana MC responded to JPEGMAFIA in quite the unbothered and mocking way, this was still a really bizarre and unfortunate feud to witness. Maybe we’re projecting here, but their fanbase crossover is much larger than many other rap opponents out there.

Also, this continues the Baltimore creative’s staunch support of Ye, his idol, despite his far-right and antisemitic behavior. As someone who is very left-leaning in his music and interviews -– and literally made fun of not just Kanye despite his love of him, but also the black metal group whose designs the Chicago artist took inspiration from for this album rollout -– this disappointed a lot of die-hards. We’ll see how that develops over time. For more news and the latest updates on JPEGMAFIA and Vultures, log back into HNHH.

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Bobby V Goes Commando In Viral Performance, Fans Can’t Help But Clown Him

March 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bobby V recently went viral for his recent performance, although it’s unfortunately not for the talent he exhibited during it. Rather, it’s actually for his exposed hips, since many fans noticed that he apparently wasn’t wearing underwear beneath his jeans, and proceeded to clown him online. “It might look good in person,” one fan joked of the Millennium Tour participant. “Freeballin jeans gotta be a incarcerationable offense,” another added, with a particularly cheeky fan referencing another fashionably provocative celebrity. “He got the low rise Britney Spears joints on lol,” they wrote, with a user providing the best possible pun around this. “Bobby just wanted to show yall his V.”

Furthermore, apart from this performance, Bobby V is pretty low-key and under the radar these days, which must feel nice. After all, even the happiest or most successful celebrity in the world can’t keep up with so much attention all the time. Regardless, he is still moving his career forward and making the best out of it, with some potential opportunities on the horizon. For example, Ray J said last year that he wants a Verzuz rematch with Bobby Valentino, Sammie, and Pleasure P.

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“Listen, everybody talking ’bout their get back on Verzuz. I want my get back,” Ray J shared on Instagram. “You know what I’m saying? Can I get my get back, Sammie? Can I get my get back, P? Even [Bobby V], you switched sides fam. When I looked back you was on they side. I know ya’ll all from the A but God damn, we supposed to be a team. Ya’ll back there singing my songs and s**t, throwing me off.

“I over-rehearsed, you know?” he continued. “I learned from what I did wrong and I want my get back, too. Can ya’ll run me my get back? I’m ready to get back right now. Were we at? I done drank my tea. Pops done got me right. You feel what I’m saying? Brandy got me strong mentally. What ya’ll n***as want to do? Run it back. FORGET THE GROUP RIGHT NOW!! Run it back!! @sammiealways @bobbyvshow @pleasurep — @officialrsvp – @verzuztv — What yall think??” For more news and the latest updates on Bobby V, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Keyshia Cole Surprises Student Performers During Their “Love” Rendition

February 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Keyshia Cole may be a superstar, but don’t think that such a status means that she won’t miss out on giving up-and-comers their flowers. Moreover, students at The Ron Clark Academy recently performed her massive hit single “LOVE” at an event, and were shocked to find that none other than Cole herself popped out to perform with them. You can see as the kids jumped up, screamed, and sang excitedly as the Oakland singer walked down a set of stairs to their level. Hearing them all harmonize and enjoy the beauty of this track together means a lot, and it’s one of the most wholesome artist pop-ups you’ll see this week.

Furthermore, this is curious because it pairs somewhat well with a more contentious example of someone giving Keyshia Cole her flowers, not the other way around. Kaliii recently clapped back at allegations that she sampled Cole without permission for her track “BOZO.” In fact, the sampled cut in question is actually “LOVE,” so there are more surprising connections here than it seems at first glance. They actually went back and forth on this on Twitter, but made it clear that there was just miscommunication between the teams and shared a lot of love for each other.

Keyshia Cole Shows “LOVE” To Student Performers: Watch

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Elsewhere, Keyshia Cole spent her time with some of her friends in the industry, chopping it up with Nicki Minaj and Monica during an Instagram Live session last year. The three actually all collaborated on the Pink Friday 2 deluxe cut, “Love Me Enough.” They seemed to really enjoy their time together and to have connected on a deep artistic level, and it’s great to see everyone involved expand their circle of influences. Rap and R&B collabs aren’t what they used to be in terms of popularity, but that doesn’t make them any less special.

Meanwhile, the 42-year-old also hung out with Yung Miami recently, so it’s not like she’s been completely off the grid. Hopefully more artists do this kind of salute and tap in with the youth that keeps their artistry alive. As you can see, her presence was definitely a cathartic and unforgettable moment for the kids. For more news and the latest updates on Keyshia Cole, stick around on HNHH.

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Jeezy Makes His Hyped-Up Appearance On “NPR’s Tiny Desk”

February 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jeezy’s status in hip-hop lore is firmly established at this point in his career. The icon from Atlanta has done his due diligence and paved the way for so many trap artists. His dedication to feeding the genre and the fans is something that has to be respected. There are not many like Jeezy still going today and it is much appreciated. About two weeks ago, he shared some photos from his NPR Tiny Desk appearance on his X (Twitter) account. “Let me take y’all on a journey… #tinydesk,” he wrote to his followers. All of them were undoubtedly excited as and emojis filled his comment section.

Well, that day has finally come. According to Uproxx, you can check out the full concert on YouTube right now. During his roughly 24-minute-long show, Jeezy played six of his most memorable songs as follows. “Standing Ovation,” “Air Forces,” “Bottom Of The Map,” “And Then What,” “Go Crazy, and “Everythang,” wound up making the final cut.

Jeezy Brings His Trap Classics To The Tiny Desk Stage

Besides bringing tons of energy, Jeezy was also handing out nuggets of wisdom, according to Yahoo. “Y’all could see how I got from there to here to Tiny Desk. I used to stand on a tiny porch, but if you stay with your dreams and stand on your business, you could get anywhere.” Right after that he jumped into “Standing Ovation,” a fitting track to the message he shared moments before. Before ending things, Jeezy had one last thing to share. “This has been Tiny Desk, this has been my story… Y’all keep this positivity going.” We will, Jeezy, we sure will.

What are your thoughts on Jeezy’s NPR Tiny Desk performance? Is this the best outing from a rapper on this platform, why or why not? Is he the G.O.A.T. of trap music, why or why not? What was your favorite part of the show and why? 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 Jeezy. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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Bobby Shmurda Gets Into Fight After London Club Performance

February 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Bobby Shmurda loves to party, and if you didn’t know that, just look at his wild Dubai Christmas celebrations and you’ll see how deep this goes. However, it’s not always peaches and cream for him out in the clubbing world, even when he’s tapped to perform. Moreover, the rapper and his crew recently hit up the Proud Cabaret in London, England in the early hours of Sunday (February 18). According to TMZ, he performed two songs at around 4AM local time, and then got into an intense argument with the club’s promoter that resulted in a whole lot of pushes, shoves, and him allegedly spitting on someone in the crowd.

Furthermore, it seems like Bobby Shmurda and company left promptly after this, and nothing else transpired as the night went on at the Proud Cabaret. In addition, no reports of injuries emerged from this, so it seems like it was all just a brief scuffle and nothing more. Fortunately, this isn’t a very common occurrence when you look at the track record, as there are a lot of other instances of antics that are less combative. For example, you may remember a viral clip of him hilariously falling down at a club last year.

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Bobby Shmurda Fight Club London Hip Hop News — Bobby Shmurda at the 25th Anniversary Angel Ball held at Cipriani Wall Street on October 23, 2023 in New York, New York. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Variety via Getty Images)

But the New York MC’s notable behavior isn’t reserved for just the club; the media allegedly got a fair share of it, too. “Yo, I waited… I think, like, ten hours for Bobby Shmurda when he just got out,” DJ Akademiks recently claimed. “I slept at the studio waiting for this n***a. They kept telling me, ‘Oh, his jet is coming.’ They’re like, ‘Yo, when he lands, he wants to pull right up there.’ I’m like, ‘Can’t you just tell me when he’s actually even here?’ They’re like, ‘Nah, yo, just be on standby.’ Alright… The artist feels like the business doesn’t exist without them. And partially, they’re right. But because of that inflated self-importance, like, what intuitively happens is that they pretty much start devaluing everyone’s contributions. Yeah, of course, [it’s ego s**t.] Most egotistical -– I can’t figure out no other genre where there’s a complete selfishness.”

Meanwhile, he does have a pretty good relationship with the press, participating in interviews often despite what this tale would have you assume. During a recent sit-down, the 29-year-old spoke on his imperfect commitment to celibacy and how he’s choosing to live his life these days. We’re glad that in this case (video of which you can see with the “Via” link below), it was just a quick confrontation that didn’t get any more serious. For more news and the latest updates on Bobby Shmurda, stay posted on HNHH.

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Yung Joc Joins Fitness Training Class In Ohio For Surprise Performance

February 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

These days, Atlanta stars like Yung Joc are either elders in the game, weighing in on the culture and getting new songs named after them, or they’re still holding onto their status. But have you ever seen one perform for a pilates class? Well, that’s not exactly what the Georgia native recently did at an Ohio gym, but he did perform for a crowd taking a fitness training class, and they were all surprised and amped up. Just imagine not having the strength to make it through another leg day, but then the speakers announce the arrival of Joc, and his energy gets you going through another rep.

Furthermore, it was a pretty cool thing to witness, and we wonder if other companies or fitness joints will do more stuff like this. Perhaps a whole cardio and endurance class from Pusha T, or a weightlifting session hosted by JELEEL? Jokes aside, many folks wondered how much Yung Joc made off this, and whether he even did it for the money or for the fun of it. Considering his often wild takes on social media and how he is just as prone to have fun online as he is to get serious, we imagine it was a little bit of both. The important thing is that the “I Know U See It” hitmaker put a lot of energy into the performance itself.

Yung Joc Performs For Ohio Fitness Training Class: Watch

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Elsewhere, though, he made headlines as more of a spectator at the end of last year. For example, when the Diddy and Cassie scandal first broke into the media, folks revisited an old Yung Joc interview where he claimed that Sean Combs wanted her to shave her head. It certainly isn’t the only unconfirmed narrative going around concerning this pair, and definitely won’t be the last. Still, a lot of that quieted down in public consciousness as of late, although other lawsuits and accusations remain.

Meanwhile, the 43-year-old also enjoys giving advice to the younger generation whenever he can. He recently had some suggestions for Sexyy Red as she continues to develop her stardom, particularly around her “h*e spirit.” Whatever that means, we’re sure it won’t be the last word on the St. Louis native’s ascent. Regardless, for more news and the latest updates on Yung Joc, stick around on HNHH.

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Travis Scott & Quavo Perform At Fanatics Super Bowl Party: Watch

February 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Quavo and Travis Scott were among many stars at Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl party on Saturday (February 10). Then even performed their smash hit “pick up the phone” with Young Thug together, and it looks like everyone present had a great time. Of course, this is far from the first time that these two link up together for a show or for a special appearance; they have a collab album, after all. For example, La Flame recently brought the former Migo out at his Miami concert during his CIRCUS MAXIMUS tour, and to no one’s surprise, they absolutely rocked the crowd.

In fact, this record of collabs and joint concerts isn’t restricted to just concerts or parties, but also more official and philanthropic fare. Travis Scott and Quavo hit the stage at Jay-Z’s blackjack tournament, in partnership with Michael Rubin for the REFORM Alliance. Lil Baby also joined the festivities, and it shows how folks are combining a lot of entertainment elements when hosting events or activities like these. It’s nice to see this balance play out, especially in an environment where artists are already having fun to begin with.

Quavo & Travis Scott “pick up the phone” Ringing At Fanatics Super Bowl Party: Watch

Meanwhile, their aforementioned team-up tape, 2017’s Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho, is still a pretty beloved release among hip-hop fans. Sure, it’s not Watch The Throne, but a lot of fans would love it if they reunite on wax more often… which might be a solid chance. Moreover, Quavo recently celebrated the success of this first installment and teased another joint effort with Travis Scott. Considering bangers like “Motorcycle Patches,” “Modern Slavery,” “How U Feel,” and more, we can only imagine it’ll be similarly full of jams.

As far as recent activity, both MCs featured on Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s new album Vultures. The Houston artist appears on “Fuk Sumn,” whereas Huncho shows up on “Paperwork.” What did you think of their contributions? Let us know in the comments section down below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Travis Scott and Quavo.

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Ice Spice Accused Of Fat-Phobia By Fans After Response To Twitter User

February 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Whenever Ice Spice is met with either fair or exaggerated criticism online, she always knows exactly how to effectively clap back… for the most part. Still, given her most recent response to a Twitter user, fans expressed disappointment in her choice of retaliation. “Either let her work with someone who can help with her performing and stage presence or send her back to the Bronx. Pls,” the critical listener captioned a video of the New York rapper performing her latest single, “Think U The S**t (Fart).” Then, she retorted with, “while we’re being constructive-” and posted a picture of the woman who roasted her live show, specifically a mirror selfie.

Furthermore, in comparison to Ice Spice’s other clapbacks, many fans took issue with the lack of clarity here. Is she insulting her looks, her outfit, her body, her camera angles… or is it all of the above? In any circumstance, some folks thought the 24-year-old took things too far and might even be fat-phobic if she meant it as a dig to her body. Perhaps she didn’t take this seriously in the first place and just wanted to troll a fan, but it’s fair to say there are much better ways to make your message clear without it being at the expense of someone’s physical appearance.

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For example, Ice Spice could’ve just specifically roasted the outfit or photo angle, but instead, the vagueness leaves a lot of room for negative interpretation. In fact, she should probably focus that energy on her alleged rap opponents instead of towards potential fans who just want quality entertainment and don’t deserve the smoke. Of these potential match-ups, the “Deli” hitmaker’s current big target seems to be Latto thanks to speculation over back-and-forths via song snippets and social media responses. It’s all just in the rumor mill for now, but if something concrete happens, it’ll surely cause pandemonium in the rap game.

Meanwhile, with her new album Y2K set to drop later this year, there’s no telling where she’ll take things next. Will the Batman to RIOTUSA’s Robin keep working with their Jersey drill sound or will this be a new artistic leap with plenty of smoke to spare? Drop your predictions in the comments section down below. As always, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Ice Spice.

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