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YG Fires Back Amid Compton Peace Walk Criticism

August 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, YG led a peace walk in his hometown of Compton, joined by several rival gang members. Treetop Pirus and Fruit Town Pirus members, who’ve been at odds for years, were both in attendance. This was the rapper’s attempt to promote peace and unity in his community.

“We came together. My hood and the Fruit Town Pirus across the street, we’ve been at war for, like, the last 10 years. We just enemies. So I felt like we all needed to come together and walk down our main street,” he told TMZ of the event. “We all from Piru so we don’t really need to be beefing with each other. We’ve been doing that sh*t for years so it’s time to like… if we can clean it, clean it up. There’s been a lot of conversations about that sh*t so I put some energy towards it and we got it right… It’s successful. All love and positive. We outside.”

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Clearly, YG was trying to do something positive here, but unfortunately, not everyone saw it that way. Amid backlash from some social media users, who think his efforts were unproductive, he took to X to respond. “I did sum positive Martin Luther king sh*tt for the gangland & people still got sum negative to say,” he wrote.

YG isn’t the only artist who’s received backlash for attempting to promote peace recently, however. In June, Kendrick Lamar united LA gangs at his Pop Out show at the Forum. Critics, such as Wack 100, went on to argue that he simply did this for optics and that no real work was accomplished. What do you think of YG receiving backlash for leading a peace walk in Compton? What about his response? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Snoop Dogg Commends Kendrick Lamar For Promoting Gang Unity In L.A. After Drake Beef

August 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg is one of Kendrick Lamar’s biggest West Coast elders in the rap game, and he couldn’t be prouder of his “Institutionalized” collaborator. Moreover, during a recent interview with Complex alongside Dr. Dre, he spoke on K.Dot’s recent “The Pop Out” event (which Dre was a special guest performer at) and how it promoted the unity of all of Los Angeles’ gangs. Specifically, Tha Doggfather responded to Vince Staples’ recent comments about how this peace process was in effect well before this Juneteenth show, which took place after Kendrick’s Drake beef. Still, Snoop explained how the former TDE lyricist publicized this solidarity even further.

“What Vince is saying is that a lot of neighborhoods have been uniting for a long time behind closed doors,” Snoop Dogg remarked. “But what Kendrick did was, he united the whole city, based off him being a king. Taking this violent situation, which is a rap beef, and creating peace and giving the homies an opportunity to come on stage, to engage in his video, to be a part of his movement, and to also move like he moves.

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Speak On Kendrick Lamar: Watch Full Complex Interview Below

Their thoughts on K.Dot begin at the 9:50-minute mark.

“Because if you’re going to move with Kendrick, you got to move like Kendrick,” Snoop Dogg continued. “He’s about peace. He’s about love. He ain’t from no gang. He’s from a city full of gangs and he unites cities. So that’s what this was about. It’s a good move for the whole West Coast culture as far as rap is concerned because violence has always been a lead thing for us on our side. So if you can take a violent rap or a violent song and create peace out of it, he should be commended for that.”

“This s**t making me emotional,” Kendrick Lamar expressed while onstage with representatives of many different gangs at “The Pop Out.” “We been f***ed up since Nipsey [Hussle] died. We been f***ed up since Kobe [Bryant] died. This is unity at its finest. We done lost a lot of homies to this music s**t, to this street s**t. For all of us to be together on stage, that s**t is special. Everybody on this stage got fallen soldiers.”

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Dr Dre Gets Offer From Olympic Archer To Train With Him For 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

August 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Dre recently revealed that he wants to try out for archery at the 2028 Olympic Games in his home city of Los Angeles. While many fans might have scoffed at this idea, there’s one very knowledgeable expert who is excited at the prospect: two-time Olympic gold medalist Justin Huish. As a fellow Cali native, the archer actually offered the legendary producer to train with him, telling TMZ Sports that he’s thrilled at the idea regardless of the 59-year-old’s age.

“Anyone can do it at any age,” Justin Huish said of Dr. Dre. “There’s not really an age limit. You can be a phenom and you don’t really know. I’ll come to your house. I will train you. I will dedicate my time to train with you. If you’re really serious about this, hit me up. We’ll make it happen!” “I have it set up in my backyard and I heard qualifying for the Olympics is 77 feet. I practice at 90,” Dre said of his past history with archery and how he picked it back up after dedicating much time to music. It would be great for him to represent his home city while they host the next Olympics, as long as he’s not replacing more deserving athletes.

Dr. Dre At The LA28 Olympic Games Handover Celebration

Dr Dre Olympics Archery Training Offer Justin Huish Gold Medalist Hip Hop News — UNSPECIFIED: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) In this image released on August 11, Dr. Dre performs at the LA28 Olympic Games Handover Celebration. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for LA28)

However, Dr. Dre is also critical of this year’s events, particularly in regards to the talent that competed in breakdancing. “I did not like that,” he told Entertainment Tonight. “It’s so many great breakdancers that I don’t know why they had this particular person doing that.” Of course, many thought these comments referred to Australian B-Girl Raygun and her viral moves, but we don’t know for sure. Either way, the event sadly won’t return at L.A.’s Olympics, whether or not you enjoyed it this time around.

Elsewhere, Dr. Dre is also looking forward to completing his collab album with Snoop Dogg, Missionary. “This one is going to show a different level of maturity with his lyrics and with my music,” he remarked to Entertainment Tonight. “I feel like this is some of the best music I’ve done in my career. [It’s been] much more fun.” We’ll all patiently wait for the results.

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Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Reunite For “The Next Episode” To Cap Off Paris Olympics

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre capped off the 2024 Paris Olympics on Sunday night with a performance of “The Next Episode” on Venice Beach to prepare for the 2028 Olympic games, which will take place in Los Angeles. Sharing a clip of the show on Instagram, Snoop wrote in the caption: “Closing ceremony vibes!! tune in to primetime @nbc !! Did a lil some w/ @drdre c yall in 2028 .”

They weren’t the only celebrities involved in Sunday’s festivities. Snoop and Dre also posed for a picture with Billie Eilish as well as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who both were at the event. Overseas, Tom Cruise repelled down from atop Stade de France in Paris to take the Olympic flag from L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Simone Biles. From there, he rode off on a motorcycle as a video played of him turning the “O”s from the Hollywood sign into Olympic rings.

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Perform “The Next Episode”

UNSPECIFIED: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) In this image released on August 11, (L-R) Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg perform at the LA28 Olympic Games Handover Celebration. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for LA28)

Snoop Dogg has been involved in NBC’s coverage of the Paris Olympics throughout the event. He even served as a torchbearer for the opening ceremony, last month. “It was emotional for all of us to see the champ holding that torch and walking up there,” he said afterward, referencing Muhammad Ali. “This is my own version of it. I don’t want to get too emotional, but I know that this is special. This says a lot about America as far as where we’re at in this world […] I would have never dreamed of nothing like this.”

Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre Close Out The Olympics

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Check out the clip of Sunday’s performance that Snoop shared on Instagram above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Snoop Dogg as well as the Olympic Games on HotNewHipHop.

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Wack 100 Calls Out 03 Greedo For Throwing Shade At Kendrick Lamar

July 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

03 Greedo and Kendrick Lamar are both beloved West Coast artists. In the weeks since Lamar’s “Pop Out” show, though, Greedo has thrown shade. At least, the hip-hop world seems to think so. The rapper asked who the real “colonizer” was on Twitter, riffing on K. Dot’s critique of Drake. He then claimed that L.A. artists were getting finessed out of their work by the rapper and his pgLang team. 03 Greedo didn’t mention names, but fans put two and two together. Wack 100 had something to say about this shade during a recent No Jumper appearance.

Wack 100 took 03 Greedo to task for his perceived disrespect. As far as the music exec was concerned, Lamar earned his reputation among the community. “It’s not about that,” Wack asserted. “It’s just about being real. They really respect and f*ck with Kendrick Lamar.” Wack 100 went on to note that K. Dot has had such a profound impact that artists are itching to collaborate with him. “Kendrick Lamar doesn’t have to bribe or pay for no passage,” he added. “To anywhere on the West Coast. Compton got his back.” The music executive also noted the family tree that Lamar comes from. Thanks to his Dr. Dre ties, Lamar has the backing of legendary acts like N.W.A. and Snoop Dogg.

Wack 100 Vouched For Kendrick Lamar’s Reputation

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“He don’t gotta go over there and pay,” Wack 100 explained. He then went to highlight the biggest difference between Kendrick Lamar and 03 Greedo. “[K. Dot is] not a guy that has to pay his way,” the executive noted. “And Greedo is speaking from the mindset of a guy that had to pay his way.” Greedo’s comments have led many to speculate as to why he was absent from the Juneteenth “Pop Out” show. The rapper did address the situation on Twitter, writing: “I fu*c w dot i was invited but i couldn’t make it.”

To 03 Greedo’s credit, he has praised Kendrick Lamar on multiple occasions. He had nothing but kind words for the rapper after the aforementioned “Pop Out.” “K dot like a Malcolm X after this,” he wrote on Twitter. “I sit back ann analyze all that he did in a month for this side of the nation. @kendricklamar you a f**cin genius. Gotta respect it. Took the throne w this one.” Hopefully the respect between these two will win out in the end. It has, after all, been a great year for the West Coast.

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Drake Would Run Into Trouble If He Played “Family Matters” In Los Angeles According To Wack 100

July 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Wack 100’s spoken a lot on the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, including a previous claim that Drizzy isn’t really in any danger in Los Angeles. However, his new interview with DJ Vlad on VladTV changed tones slightly, suggesting that things could turn confrontational if the Toronto superstar chose to diss K.Dot in his home city. Furthermore, for the music executive, this parallels Rick Ross’ recent incident in Canada where he played a diss against the 6ix God. Most importantly, though, Wack commented on how this beef is praiseworthy for its aversion to violence, contrasting with Boosie Badazz’s recent statements to Vlad about rap beef turning violent.

“If Drake went to The Forum right now and performed ‘Family Matters,’ it would be a problem. The crowd would respond. You know what I’m saying?” Wack 100’s comments on the Kendrick Lamar beef began. “And that’s what makes this rap beef so monumental: it’s not built on any of that [violence]. There’s not even an inkling on that anywhere. There’s nobody on Kendrick’s side saying, ‘We can’t wait to run into Drake.’ Nobody on Drake’s side said, ‘We gon’ drop a bag on Kendrick.’ Actually, it’s people in the middle of it that’s talking to both sides who said, ‘Aright, are we done? We’re done.’ Drake knew that they was gon’ shoot the video. He was warned. ‘Yo, they gon’ shoot this video.’ Okay, cool.

Wack 100 Thinks Drake Would Provoke Some Fighting If He Played “Family Matters” In Los Angeles

“So there’s none of that,” Wack 100 went on. “What Boosie was talking about, that’s what it shouldn’t have been. Because you really was dealing with a lot of stupidity and a lot of BS. A lot of that was pre-existing conflict that was already there. You in bad moods, you got this camp and this camp, they already beefing! They’ve been beefing for ten, 15, 20 years over this robbery, that chick, this homie got stabbed in the jail house, or whatever. This is Drake and Kendrick, so let’s analyze it. What was Kendrick’s first world tour? There we go. Let’s look at the history. Their history starts with Drake allowing Kendrick to go on his world tour, right? Okay, great.

“Somewhere in there, I still don’t know, maybe you know, right? We can both say that helped Kendrick, right? Somewhere in there, something happened with Drake and Kendrick,” Wack 100 concluded. “I don’t know where. I don’t know, maybe it was a line, it was a bar. But what I do know: it wasn’t nobody [that] got robbed, nobody got shot, he had sex with my girl, he took some money from me. None of these things factor into whatever went on from their start, which was positive, right? Touring together, to whatever happened in the middle, it had nothing to do with any of that stuff. To how it ended now, and it was bar for bar, song for song, creativity for creativity. You know what I’m saying?

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Bhad Bhabie’s Los Angeles Home Victim Of A Robbery Days After Assault Fiasco With Baby Daddy

July 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Hopefully, Bhad Bhadie has positive news coming soon because now she has to worry about the robbery of her home. According to TMZ, the OnlyFans content creator‘s pad in Los Angeles was raided by a few burglars this past Friday. It all went down around 10 p.m. One of the criminals made off with handbags and jewelry by breaking through a back door. Thankfully or unluckily, depending on how you view the situation, Bhad Bhabie was not present for the robbery.

Cops will not be able to determine the total value of everything until she returns. According to the authorities the former rapper’s estate was equipped with an alarm system. However, they were not able to respond to the alert in time, as almost all of the burglars fled the scene. One man wearing black was still near the premises, but as it stands, it is an open case right now as there are zero arrests.

Bhad Bhabie’s Home Robbery Remains An Open Case

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – AUGUST 26: Danielle Bregoli, known professionally as Bhad Bhabie, performs onstage during TBT Magazine Social Media Edition Powered By Berman Law at Sway Nightclub on August 26, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images for TBT Magazine Powered By Berman Law Group)

As we mentioned, Bhad Bhabie continues to have a rough go of it in July. Just about a week ago, disturbing footage from said home appeared to show a violent altercation between her and her baby daddy, Le Vaughn. The millionaire was thrown to the ground several times and pictures after the scary scene showed she was battered pretty good. However, Bhad Bhabie has yet to file any sort of report to the police about it.

What are your thoughts on the robbery of Bhad Bhabie’s L.A. home? How long do you foresee this investigation taking? What do you think about the whole situation surrounding her baby daddy, Le Vaughn? 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 Bhad Bhabie. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the pop culture world.

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Kendrick Lamar Secures Free Tam’s Burgers For Life, Owner Won’t Say If Drake Is Welcome

July 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar has been taking a few victory laps as of late, and they are most certainly deserved. Overall, Lamar is fresh off of his beef with Drake. Depending on who you ask, the feud is still ongoing. Although in the minds of many, it is already over, and Kendrick has come away as the victor. Currently, one of the biggest songs in the world is “Not Like Us,” and there is no doubt at all that Lamar may just have song of the summer on his hands.

Last week, on the 4th of July, Kendrick Lamar came through and dropped the music video to “Not Like Us.” The visual was highly-anticipated especially since it was being filmed in Compton. One of the main shooting spots was none other than Tam’s Burgers, a restaurant that Kendrick has name-dropped before. Recently, TMZ caught up with one of the owners of the spot, and as it turns out, Kendrick just got another win. As the owner explains, Kendrick can eat for free at Tam’s Burgers, any time he wants.

Kendrick Lamar Is Stacking Ws

Furthermore, it was revealed that Kendrick always orders a bacon cheeseburger when he’s at the shop. The TMZ cameraman also made sure to ask if Drake is welcome at the restaurant. The owner noted that that is something he would prefer not to answer. Of course, that is a pretty loaded question with some politics involved. Either way, we’re sure Kendrick will be happy to get a few free meals whenever he is in the area.

Let us know your thoughts on the “Not Like Us” video, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this is the best song of the year so far? What do you expect from the rumored Kendrick album that may drop this year? 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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BLXST Announces Release Date And Title For Anticipated Debut Album

June 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

BLXST has been grinding for a long time. The rapper has been in the game since 2014, but he really broke out with the single “Chosen” in 2020. It’s been all uphill from there. BLXST’s smooth sound is partially indebted to G-funk, but there’s an eccentricity to it that makes him stand out. It’s the reason he’s been able to link up with legends like Ty Dolla Sign and Kendrick Lamar. After years of putting out mixtapes, though, BLXST is finally ready to make the jump. His debut studio album is imminent.

The rapper broke the news on X (formerly Twitter) on June 27. He posted an album teaser, along with a title and release date. The teaser treats fans to a montage of BLXST riding around different parts of Los Angeles. It’s dramatic, like all album teasers are, but it’s effective. At the end of the clip, the title of the album flashes onscreen: I’ll Always Come Find You. It’s a provocative title, especially given the pensive imagery of BLSXT in a car. The album will drop July 19, meaning fans won’t have to wait long to hear a grand statement from the rapper at least.

BLXST’s Debut Album Is Due Out This Summer

BLXST’s reliance on Los Angeles makes sense given his back catalog. The rapper has always made his home, and the history of said home, part of his lyrical focus. He explained his reasoning for doing so in a 2023 interview with Complex. “I want to be able to put people in a good mood,” he explained. “I want people to listen to my music while they’re with their family or while they’re barbecuing in the backyard. Want them to feel like they’re in L.A.” He’s certainly managed to do that with tapes like Before You Go and No Love Lost.

In the same interview, BLXST predicted a sea change in LA culture. “I feel like it’s healing,” he opined. “Like, the younger generation is understanding it’s bigger than that. We’re trying to feed our families and create generational wealth. So there’s strength in numbers, and I think we’re understanding that right now.” His gut feeling proved to be accurate. BLXST’s debut album will come out after Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” show, which has seemingly breathed new life into the city. The rapper has the attention of the music world. Let’s hope he makes it count.

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Megan Thee Stallion Stuns In Backstage Pics With Gabrielle Union & Taraji P Henson During “Hot Girl Summer Tour”

June 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion has fans thrilled after posing for a photo with Gabrielle Union and Taraji P Henson backstage at her latest stop on the Hot Girl Summer Tour in Los Angeles. On Friday night, she took over Crypto.com Arena for an electric performance and met up with the two iconic celebrities backstage. After sharing pictures of the meet-up on social media, Megan has her fans stoked by the news.

“She is loved in real life. This internet stuff is for you people who not really living,” one user commented on a recap of the pictures from Hollywood Unlocked. Another supporter added: “Now who was saying nobody in the industry likes Meg????? Ohhh okayyyyyy- ahhhhh.” Others brought up Megan’s feud with Nicki Minaj. “Sorry but when do you see these kind of genuine friendships when it’s Nicki?” one user wrote. “It’s all work or a feat and they usually coming up.. Nicki has yes men and wannabes around her.. meg has real love and friendship in the industry which speaks volumes.”

Megan Thee Stallion Performs In Los Angeles On The “Hot Girl Summer Tour”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 21: Megan Thee Stallion performs onstage during the Hot Girl Summer Tour at Crypto.com Arena on June 21, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Megan has been performing on the Hot Girl Summer Tour in promotion of her upcoming eponymous third studio album. She recently confirmed that it will feature collaborations with GloRilla, Victoria Monet, UGK, and more. The project is set to release on June 28, 2024, making it her first project in almost two years, following 2022’s Traumazine.

Megan Thee Stallion Poses With Gabrielle Union & Taraji P Henson

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Following her Los Angeles show, Megan has performances lined up in Dallas, Chicago, Manchester, Paris, London, and more cities across the globe. Be on the lookout for further updates on Megan Thee Stallion on HotNewHipHop.

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