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Jim Jones Responds To Pusha T In New Diss Track

June 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jim Jones fired back at Pusha T in a new diss track released on Saturday night. The Clipse rapper had called him out in a song that debuted at Pharrell’s first Louis Vuitton show, earlier this week. A preview of Jones’ response originally found its way online, Friday, showcasing lyrics suggesting that Pusha T sells crack to his older sibling and Clipse partner, No Malice.

In the full song, Jones goes even further, targeting Pusha’s fashion sense, calling him overrated, and more. “That shit was trash we gonna let them get a do over/They got you gassed, they must think you’re the new Hova/You a 4.0, n***a, I jumped in the new rover/Your brother still jumping on the bed, tell him ‘Move over,’” Jones raps at one point, as noted by Complex.

Pusha T & No Malice At The Louis Vuitton Show

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 20: Pusha T and No Malice walk the runway during the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 20, 2023, in Paris, France. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage)

In another section, he adds: “You be dressing kinda weird man you really need a stylist/Plus we all know what you identify with/Plus you kinda, sorta dress, n***a, you been a fly bitch/And then he said I was trying to chase a feature/N***a’s a gorilla cause he got some apes in his features/All my gorillas got stones, I’ll have these apes come and meet you.”

In Pusha T’s initial diss, he accused Jim Jones of attaching himself to Drake in order to stay relevant. He rapped: “You think it’d be valor amongst veterans/ I’m watching your fame escape relevance/ We all in a room but here’s the elephant/ You chasing a feature out of your element.”

Jim Jones Responds To Pusha T

The beef between Jones and Pusha T kicked off when the Dipset rapper argued that Pusha isn’t a top 50 rapper. He discussed his reasoning on The RapCaviar Podcast back in April. Jones once again referenced the ranking on Instagram while reacting to Pusha’s diss track. “That was not a top 50 verse,” he said. “Not at all. Still not in my top 50.”

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Pharrell & Louis Vuitton Accused By Fashion Designer Of Stealing Her Idea

June 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Pharrell is having a ball as Louis Vuitton’s head designer, though it hasn’t come without some scrutiny as of late. Moreover, an independent fashion designer Kellie Ford recently claimed that the Neptunes creative and LV stole her idea for a bag as part of their new collection. In a series of TikToks, she details how she went viral in 2021 for turning a shopping bag from the brand into a stylish purse. In addition, Ford drew connections between the look of that item and the new accessory in question, also inspired by the shopping bag. Regardless of where you fall on the debate, it’s hard to deny that it’s quite the murky affair.

First of all, as many pointed out in comments of coverage of the allegations, the designer was using Louis Vuitton’s image in the first place. However, it’s unclear whether Ford actually sought to make a profit off of the bag by selling it, so copyright claims might not actually hold any ground. Dapper Dan was one of many who praised her, and he started out doing a similar practice with Gucci and eventually went on to work for them. Between differences in material, questions over creative credit, and the clear viral nature of the video, there’s a lot to discuss here when it comes to whether to not Pharrell bit the idea.

Kellie Ford Accuses Pharrell & Louis Vuitton Of Biting

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In any case, it’s also not entirely implausible to think that these two talented creatives had a similar idea separately. After all, what easier way is there to inspire yourself to make a bag than by looking at another bag, albeit a shopping one? As such (and given that Ford said she wasn’t necessarily mad about it), it will be interesting to see if this actually develops into something larger. Hopefully the designer follows a similar trajectory as others and eventually gets hit up to work at the fashion brand, because her creativity certainly merits it.

Meanwhile, the star producer is turning heads everywhere he goes during Paris Fashion Week. After a star-studded show, his first forays in Louis Vuitton are proving to be quite successful. Still, a lot of people hope that the 50-year-old will at least show some love to Kellie Ford. For more updates and the latest news on Pharrell, stick around on HNHH.

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Pharrell Wins Paris Fashion Week With His $1M Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag

June 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Paris Fashion Week has seen many of the biggest names in hip-hop take over France in style this month. Of course, none of them are doing it quite like Pharrell. The Virginia-born creative was actually one of the main events earlier in the week as he made his debut as the menswear designer of Louis Vuitton on June 20. As expected, the collection has been receiving rave reviews so far. However, internet trolls are comparing some of the looks to Minecraft characters due to their pixel patterning.

In the days since proudly unveiling his first collection, Pharrell has been spotted supporting various other designers at their runways. His longtime friend Nigo impressed with his work at the Kenzo show. As High Snobiety notes, he’s also been photographed at Junya Watanabe and Dior’s presentation. The producer’s wife, Helen Lasichanh, was by his side (cooly dressed and looking naturally radiant), and his eldest son, Rocket Williams, joined them to see Kim Jones’ latest work.

Pharrell’s Bright Yellow Bag is Worth a Reported $1M

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In many photos, Pharrell has been carrying with him a bright yellow, monogrammed Louis Vuitton Speedy bag – one of the standout pieces from his collection. It’s a good thing it’s so attention-grabbing, seeing as it’s worth an estimated $1 million.

It’s been nicknamed the “Millionaire” bag, and has such a hefty price tag because it’s “cut from crocodile leather and affixed with both a chunky gold chain and diamond padlock, all handmade in one of LV’s fairly young leather ateliers.”

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Keep scrolling to see more of Pharrell’s best outfits from Paris Fashion Week. Would you be willing to pay $1 million for a Louis Vuitton Speedy bag of your own? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Pharrell Dior Paris Fashion Week — Pharrell Williams is seen outside Dior, during the Menswear Spring Summer 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2023, in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

Pharrell Paris 2023 — Pharrell Williams attends the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 23, 2023, in Paris, France. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images)

Pharrell Louis Vuitton Debut — Pharrell Williams at the end of the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring-Summer 2024 on June 20, 2023. (Photo by STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP via Getty Images)

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Coi Leray Attends Paris Fashion Week In Style In Latest Photo Dump

June 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Coi Leray made it clear that she was not messing around when she arrived at Paris Fashion Week. In a simple white crop-top, iced-out neck, baggy jeans, pink bag, and strap back hat, she sat front row and celebrated as such in her latest Instagram photo dump. Sure, it’s not the flashiest fit, but isn’t it all about how you rock it rather than what you’re rocking? Regardless, she shouted out Pharrell in her post, attending the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 show. Also, she posed with various celebrities and plugged her new album COI, which drops tomorrow (June 23).

“FRONT ROW AT LV IS CRAAAAAAAAAAZYYYYY,” she wrote as her post’s caption. “@louisvuitton @pharrell ALBUM DROPPING THIS FRIDAY. Styled by @louisvuitton head to toe.” With recent singles, music videos, social media teases, and more, people are quite excited to hear her latest full-length offering. Wrap that up with a song on Metro Boomin’s Across The Spider-Verse soundtrack and you have a very prolific and dominant rollout. Still, Coi Leray hasn’t stopped looking towards the future, and recently commented on the chances of one particular feature.

Coi Leray Stuns At Paris Fashion Week

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Furthermore, she recently sat down with Math Hoffa on his My Expert Opinion podcast. During their conversation, they spoke about the 26-year-old’s father Benzino and how she will always stand by and support him. Sure, they’ve had their differences in the past, but ones that that they’ve always been able to reconcile. In fact, Coi Leray said that said loyalty runs so deep that she would turn down an Eminem collab if he didn’t want it to happen, given their historic beef.

“I would sit down with my father, first of all, and bring it up to him,” she remarked “I wouldn’t even ask. I’d be like, ‘Yo, listen. This is what happened. I’m not even expecting an answer. I just need to tell you right away.’ Me and my father could never be speaking for f***ing years. If that was to happen, I’d be like, ‘Hold on, let me just tell you this. Let me bring it to your attention.’ hopefully, he’ll be like, ‘Yo, you know what? Do it.’” For more news and the latest updates on Coi Leray, stay posted on HNHH.

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Pharrell Defends Kanye West’s Title As The “Louis Vuitton Don”

June 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this year, Pharrell Williams was named Men’s Creative Director of Louis Vuitton. Yesterday, he debuted the Men’s Spring-Summer 2024 Collection in Paris, and countless celebrity guests attended to show their support. Pharrell appears in a clip alongside one guest, Swizz Beatz, where he reveals that there’s one title he’ll never be taking over.

When Swizz calls Pharrell the new “Louis Vuitton Don,” he’s immediately stopped in his tracks. “Nah nah nah,” Pharrell corrects him, “I’m the Pupil King, I’m a student.” He continues, “‘Louis Vuitton Don’ is the one great Kanye West, period.” When Swizz Beatz asks him how he’s feeling amid the debut, he says he’s “electrified with gratitude.” He goes on, “My appointment in this position is a tribute to our brother Virgil. I’m grateful, man. God is the greatest.” Pharrell replaces the late Virgil Abloh, who previously held the title. He served as Men’s Creative Director at Louis Vuitton beginning in 2018, up until he tragically passed away of heart cancer in 2021.

Pharrell Calls Himself The “Pupil King”

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Pusha T put on quite the show, walking the runway and debuting a new Clipse song that appears to diss Jim Jones. The new track is tentatively named “Chains ’n Whips.” Jay-Z took the stage to perform some of his greatest hits, including “N***as In Paris,” “PSA,” and more. He also joined Pharrell on his big night, with the two performing “I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)” and “Frontin’.”

Other celebrity guests at the event included Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, Zendaya, Offset, Kim Kardashian, and many more. Beyonce also, of course, accompanied her husband at the event. Pharrell told Women’s Wear Daily prior to the runway show, “Every day, I gotta pinch myself.” He continued, “because it’s an appointment, and I was chosen.” Pharrell says, “Pietro saw something, and I’m touched by that and I honour that every day.”

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Jay-Z Tells Fans To Stop Clapping After They Can’t Stay On Beat

June 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Pharrell’s debut collection as head of Louis Vuitton Menswear was unveiled at a massive event in Paris last night. Celebrities piled on top of each other at the event which meant there was plenty of news and plenty of fits. Part of the show included a performance from Jay-Z, Tyler, The Creator, and even Pharrell himself. It was during Jay-Z’s performance that a funny interaction with the crowd happened as he tried to keep the hype up.

Before jumping into a fan favorite track from his Magna Carta Holy Grail album Jay-Z tried to get fans to clap along to the beat, but it didn’t go well. According to XXL, Jay-Z tried to correct the audiences clapping, telling them to stay “on-beat though.” After that didn’t seem to help much he decided just to keep the momentum up in other ways. “Forget the clap,” he said before transitioning into the song. While the video of the interaction is funny, Jay-Z seemed to take it well. The rest of the performances features many of his classic hits and some collaborations with Pharrell as well.

Jay-Z’s Crowd Can’t Clap On Beat

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The clapping debacle wasn’t even the only attention-grabbing thing that happened during Jay-Z’s performance. Video emerged after the show of Kim Kardashian dancing to the song “N*ggas In Paris,” which of course features her ex-husband Kanye West as well. Another musical story emerging from the event came from Clipse. The rap duo of Pusha T and No Malice have been pretty quiet since the 2000’s aside from the closing track of Push’s most recent album last year. The duo were present on the Louis Vuitton runaway and even debuted a new song they made together while there.

The show featured a parade of celebrities on top of those already mentioned. Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and more were all also in attendance. The show celebrated Pharrell’s first collection following his takeover of the position once held by Virgil Abloh before his death. What do you think about Jay-Z’s interaction with the crowd during his performance? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Pharrell Vibes Out To Unreleased Clipse Song With Pusha T & Malice

June 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It looks like Pusha T will be coming through with some heat this summer in the form of a new single from the Clipse. Although they previously linke dup on Kanye’s “Use This Gospel,” Pusha T and Malice made their formal return on 2022’s “Punch Bowl” from I Know Nigo before joining forces, once again, on It’s Almost Dry closer, “I Pray For You.” From there, the two continued to perform together and also dropped their previously unreleased debut album, Exclusive Audio Footage on streaming services.

However, at the Louis Vuitton fashion show, we received a snippet of what appears to be a new single from the brotherly duo. As Pusha T and Malice walked the runway, Pharrell debuted a new single from the Clipse that already made waves online. As much as fans are ecstatic to receive new music from the Virginia duo, many quickly picked up on what seems to be a response to Jim Jones, who suggested that Push was undeserving of his #29 spot on Billboard’s top 50 greatest rappers list.

Pharrell Vibes With The Clipse

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Despite the apparent shots toward Jim Jones, Pharrell seems to be enthusiastic about the upcoming effort from the Clipse. A new clip emerged this morning of Skateboard P, Pusha T, and Malice posted up in what appears to be a backstage area where they’re bopping their heads to the songs. Pharrell, specifically, begins singing along to the hook with incredible enthusiasm. No word on when the single will arrive but we anticipate that it’ll surface sometime this summer.

The star-studded Louis Vuitton show also had Malice and Pusha T walking the runway, which is where they debuted the upcoming single. However, Pharrell also brought out even more guests at the afterparty, including Jay-Z, who was in attendance with Beyonce. The rapper joined P on stage to perform a few of their collaborations as well as records like “PSA” and his verse on Panjabi MC’s “Beware (Remix).” Check out P and the Clipse backstage above. How’s the new single sounding? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Tyler, the Creator Celebrates Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton Debut: ‘I Shed Real Tears’

June 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tyler, the Creator is a proud friend after leaving Pharrell’s debut as Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director at Paris Men’s Fashion Week. Hitting Instagram, Tyler revealed he shed tears at the event.

“I love u so much,” Tyler wrote. “Bro I shed real tears. I couldnt even take photos.”

In a seperate Instagram Story, Tyler wrote, “what a moment! so much light he continues to be a north star congrats to the whole team too!”

Tyler shares his thoughts on Pharrell’s LV debut pic.twitter.com/iS1ZKWml8A

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Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton debut men’s fashion show grabbed the eyes of all of Hip-Hop and attracted industry elite like JAY-Z, Beyoncé, LeBron James, ASAP Rocky, and Rihanna.

You can see the full run of looks, celebrity appearances, and the full show below.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky at the Louis Vuitton fashion show last night in Paris. pic.twitter.com/vQr1om3fPA

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