Ice Cube has explained the intention behind his lyrics about Kendrick Lamar on his new single, “It’s My Ego.” On the song, Cube raps: “I was Kendrick before Kendrick/Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, like Jimi Hendrix.” Speaking about the song during an appearance on an interview with SiriusXM’s Rock the Bells Radio, Cube discussed how he views Lamar as being similar to himself.
“Just, you know, a provocative artist,” Cube explained, as caught by Entertainment Weekly. “An artist that said what I felt, put it all out there, very critical of the system and the government and what we have to go through as Black people in this country. I think he’s the same kind of artist: a thought-provoking artist. I was that before he was.”
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 15: Rapper Kendrick Lamar (R) accepts the award for Best Rap Album for “To Pimp a Butterfly” from rapper Ice Cube onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
It’s not the first time Cube has praised Lamar this year. Discussing his beef with Drake, he previously expressed his approval of the feud and declared Lamar the winner. “I approve of the beef,” he said on the Big Pod with Shaq. “I always approve of rap battles. That’s the essence of the game… As long as it doesn’t get physical, ’cause that’s not rap. When it get physical, that’s just street crime.” He added: “I think Kendrick is up, I think he’s landed the more hard and effective punches, so to speak.”
Ice Cube Discusses “It’s My Ego”
Check out Cube’s latest comments on Kendrick Lamar below. They come as Lamar continues to prepare for his upcoming headlining set at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. Be on the lookout for further updates on Ice Cube and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.
Lord Jamar says that The Notorious B.I.G. is responsible for some of the most “out-of-pocket” lyrics of all time. He discussed the legendary rapper’s music during a recent interview with The Art Of Dialogue which touched on the arrest of Diddy. Authorities charged the Bad Boy mogul with alleged sex trafficking and racketeering, but he’s already pleaded not guilty.
“Biggie has some of the most out-of-pocket lyrics of any rapper ever and hopefully there will never be a rapper with worse lyrics,” Jamar began. “But there’s so much sh*t that Biggie said that people just overlooked at the time and now, when we fast-forward to where we’re at, and hear about all the sh*t with Puff, now, certain things are not aging. It was bad back then but it’s aging even worse.” He further remarked: “I don’t care how good a woman looks, I would never give fellatio to her father because she’s so beautiful.” From there, Jamar brought up a rumor about a transgender model allegedly appearing in the music video for “Big Poppa.”
The Notorious B.I.G. & Diddy On The Set Of “Can’t You See” Video
View of American rapper The Notorious BIG (born Christopher Wallace, 1972 – 1997) (left) and Sean Combs as they talk together on the set of the ‘Can’t You See’ music video (performed by Total), New York, New York, circa 1995. (Photo by Nitro/Getty Images)
In response to Jamar’s comments, several users on social media came to Biggie’s defense. “Nahhhh don’t connect it to Puff,” one fan on X (formerly Twitter) wrote. “Biggie was intentionally being provocative because he could. His wordplay was out of this world and sometimes he had to dabble in darkness for emphasis.” Another user wrote: “Lord Jamar talking about Big and Puff are the only way he’s getting any attention. He’s not even saying anything original smh.”
Lord Jamar Calls Out Biggie Over Questionable Lyrics
Check out Jamar’s full comments on Diddy and The Notorious B.I.G. from his interview with The Art of Dialogue below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lord Jamar on HotNewHipHop.
Lord Jamar calls out gay Biggie lyrics and says Biggie has some of the most out-of-pocket lyrics of any rapper ever.
Prosecutors in the YSL RICO trial messed up big time this week as they formally submitted the full list of song lyrics they intend to use as evidence in the case. The extensive list includes misattributed lyrics, incorrect release dates, and lyrics from songs completely unrelated to YSL. In one example, one of the lyrics listed is actually from a YNW Melly song. Check out the prosecution’s full list below.
The use of lyrics as evidence is a pretty controversial topic, with several states having passed laws to restrict the practice. However, it’s considered admissible in Georgia, and something the Fulton County DA has vocally supported. “I think if you decide to admit your crimes over a beat, I’m going to use it. I’m going to continue to do that; people can continue to be angry about it. I have some legal advice: Don’t confess to crimes on rap lyrics if you do not want them used. Or at least get out of my county. I’m not targeting anyone, but you do not get to commit crimes in my county and then decide to brag on it. Which you do as a form of intimidation, and not be held responsible,” Fani Willis told reporters at the start of September.
Note – The state has made some mistakes, such as attributing lyrics to the wrong song, putting incorrect release dates, or even listing lyrics belonging to rappers that aren’t in the YSL RICO case, such as YNW Melly. pic.twitter.com/k2IFkH0fgz
However, it’s not just lyrics that are being used against the YSL defendants. Young Thug’s 2015 conversation with police about his YSL co-defendant shooting up Lil Wayne’s tour bus was ruled as admissable evidence last week. “[Young Thug] waived his Miranda rights before speaking with Detective Raissi and Agent Cunningham. His statements to them were voluntary and thus admissible. The evidence presented showed that [Young Thug] voluntarily waived his Miranda rights, despite his refusal to sign the Miranda waiver form, after [Young Thug] was read his rights. An oral waiver of Miranda is a proper waiver of such rights,” Judge Glanville said.
Earlier this year, the YSL member who was convicted of the bus shooting, Jimmy “PeeWee” Winfrey, was arrested in Las Vegas. Winfrey had been on the run since 2022, going underground after the initial indictments against YSL were handed down. He was indicted on four charges relating to the RICO case and later extradited to Georgia from Nevada. Winfrey was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the bus shooting but was released in 2020. This was due to efforts to lower prison populations during the early days of the pandemic. Furthermore, he is expected to face re-trial and re-sentencing on the shooting charges.
Mase and Cam’ron got into a battle of pause-worthy lyrics on the latest episode of their sports talk show, It Is What It Is. In particular, Mase resurfaced Cam’ron’s bars on The Diplomats’ 2003 track, “Gangsta.”
“What song is this?” Mase said through laughter, as noted by HipHopDX. “It says: ”Cause I follow for figures, my hollow and triggers/ Swallow a n***a like a bottle of liquor.’ What did you mean by that?” Cam’ron responded with laughs, “Bet. I can’t wait.” Mase admitted that his fans online helped him find the lyrics. “Soon as you said that yesterday they sent me all your lyrics,” Mase revealed. “You know n****s on Instagram is petty.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 28: Jadakiss, Cam’ron, and Ma$e perform Live At The Apollo Theater on January 28, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
It’s far from the first time Mase and Cam’ron have trolled each other on the show. When the two pulled up to the USC and Colorado football game, last month, in Boulder, Cam took issue with Mase watching from USC’s sidelines. “I told n****s had everything laid out for you. You had your own suite ready, they had the car service ready for you, catering, and once n****s start losing. How the fuck you get on the USC sideline? … You embarrassed me, man… People seen that it was a little embarrassing for me, man.” Mase tried to explain: “I was up there getting a Smashburger and they took me to the USC side. Once I started take pictures with people, USC guys they grabbed me. I came in through the regular gate. I took the kids to get the experience. By the time I got in there, I couldn’t get in the Colorado side.” Check out the latest episode of the show below.
Mase & Cam’ron Reflect On Pause-Worthy Lyrics
Cam’ron and Mase have been hosting It Is What It Is throughout 2023. Back in August, they inked a massive deal with Underdog Fantasy. Be on the lookout for further updates on the talk show on HotNewHipHop.
When it comes to unfiltered personalities and unabashedly honest rappers, few can compare to the perspective of JT. Moreover, the City Girl is always on social media speaking her mind on a variety of issues, whether it’s her relationship life, their haters, or the most random of topics. However, that’s a tough attitude to keep up consistently, especially with a diverse and huge fanbase that will never line up perfectly with your views. Furthermore, she recently took to Twitter to ask fans if she’s gone a bit too far in some places. Specifically, it refers to the Florida MC’s recorded material and whether or not it’s too raunchy.
JT screenshotted and posted the following lyrics from the City Girls track “Tonight” off of their brand new album RAW: “P***y on his nose, on my period, Rudolph.” “I always told y’all rapping nasty be hard for me, lmao,” she wrote as her Twitter caption. “I be going too far when I do cause I be trying to relate to the freaks. Did I take it too far saying this?” Would you folks say the “No Bars” spitter’s onto something or is she just exaggerating?
Of course, this is far from the first- and won’t be the last- conversation about provocative or lewd lyricism in hip-hop. Sure, we usually don’t get artists like JT turning around on them so quickly; rather, they usually stand by them for a while. But everyone’s got a different take on how raunchy you can get in a song, and it’s something that’s bleeding into more fanbases than ever. For example, if a City Girls track were to go viral with a clean snippet on TikTok, how might a new listener react when they check out the full song in all its uncensored glory?
Meanwhile, at least the 30-year-old has plenty more opportunities to work on her “nasty” rapping. She announced that she’s hard at work on a solo project following the release of RAW. Let’s hope that, instead of explicit material or safe lyricism, the focus is on the music being fantastic at its core. For more news and the latest updates on JT and City Girls, stay up to date on HNHH.
Billie Eilish is easily one of the biggest pop stars in the entire world. Overall, she is someone who is constantly being referenced in songs. For instance, she is the title of a viral hit that took TikTok by storm. However, the artist has taken quite a bit of time in between her latest project and now. It remains to be seen when she is going to drop a new album. That said, her fans are always curious as to what she has planned. For now, the artist just wants to take advantage of her free time, which is always a good idea.
As for her being referenced in songs, you may have noticed that she is namedropped on the new Drake album. On For All The Dogs, Drake teams up with Lil Yachty on the track “Another Late Night.” During this track, Yachty comes through with some NSFW bars in which he says, “I let her go, she fine as hell but baby wasn’t stylish / She had big t*ts like Billie Eilish, but she couldn’t sing (Drip).” Well, as it turns out, Billie heard the lyrics, and she is actually a fan.
In the Instagram post above, you can see a photo dump of sorts. Throughout the images, you will see Eilish’s new back tattoo, as well as some of the activities she has been doing. On the second image, however, we get a lyric card from “Another Late Night,” and wouldn’t you know it, it is of Yachty’s aforementioned bars. Simply put, it appears as though Eilish is co-signing what Yachty had to say. Eilish could have very easily been offended, but instead, she has decided to take it in stride.
Perhaps Eilish and Yachty can give us a collab sometime soon. They both like to experiment with sound, and we think a collab between these two would be very interesting. Let us know what you think of Eilish’s response to Yachty, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.
The Exorcist continues to haunt viewers to this day. Fifty years after its initial theatrical release, it still stands as a seminal piece of work in the horror genre. However, beyond horror, its long-lasting impact on pop culture remains prominent. By extension, hip-hop has similarly immortalized the film’s legacy over the years, whether referencing Linda Blair’s portrayal of Regan or samples of “Tubular Bells Pt. 1″ by Mike Oldman.” So, with Exorcist: The Believer hitting theatres on Friday, Oct. 6th, we decided to round up 7 times hip-hop has referenced the iconic horror film.
My flesh no n***a could test, my soul is possessed By D’evils in the form of diamonds and Lexuses The Exorcist got me doin’ sticks Like, “Homie, you don’t know me But the whole world owe me, strip!”
On the highlight from Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z references the iconic horror film but not in a way that discusses exercising demons. Instead, he speaks on the lust for material possessions and the lengths people will reach to obtain luxury goods.
Kanye West – “Mercy” Ft. Pusha T, 2 Chainz & Big Sean
Check the neck, check the wrist Them heads turnin’: that’s exorcist My Audemars like Mardi Gras That’s Swiss time, and that’s excellence
Although a brief mention of The Exorcist, the reference to the infamous scene involving Linda Blair helps Pusha T portray his lavish lifestyle. Not one to hold back on his fashion sensibilities, Pusha T issues a firm reminder that he’s making a massive statement with his jewels every time he steps out.
Taken from his classic 2015 album, Shadow Of A Doubt, producers J Reid and Speakerbomb craft a haunting beat for one of Freddie Gibbs’ most vulnerable cuts in his catalog. The producers chop up Mike Oldman’s “Tubular Bells,” slowing down the sample and transforming it into an even more chilling soundscape.
While the theme song for The Exorcist has been sampled on numerous occasions – beyond Freddie Gibbs’ “Forever & A Day” – there are a number of artists who’ve sampled the film itself. For example, Cypress Hill’s “Stoned Raiders” from 1995’ III: Temples of Boom. Produced By DJ Muggs, the California weed-smoking group samples Father Lankester Merrin’s dialogue in the middle of the exorcism of Regan.
Perhaps the most subtle reference included in this list comes from the $uicideboy$. On their 2016 project, Radical $uicide, they dished out “Memoirs Of A Gorilla,” which actually samples Regan’s laugh. It’s a subtle sound effect that creeps into the song’s intro, adding eerie textures to the grim soundscape.
What was intended to be a glorious win in Nicki Minaj’s rap career turned into a controversial performance. In 2012, the rapper debuted her single, “Roman’s Holiday,” on the Grammy stage, equipped with a theatrical backdrop that boasted plenty of religious references, including a man dressed as a bishop and a fake priest. But, the performance ultimately centered around her alter-ego, Roman Zolanski, who was in need of an exorcism. Dubbed “The Exorcism Of Roman Zolanski,” Nicki delivered a contentious yet memorable performance that paid homage to the classic horror film.
It wouldn’t be right to exclude Three 6 Mafia from this list, especially when you consider their contribution to the horrorcore genre. DJ Paul’s affinity for horror movies has been well-documented throughout the years. “Threesixafix” stands as a notable deep cut in Three 6 Mafia’s vast catalog and appeared on E-40 and B-Legit’s Southwest Riders compilation. On “Threesixafix,” they transform Mike Oldman’s “Tubular Bells Pt. 1” into a gritty Memphis banger filled with ostentatious, murderous bars that are only fitting for Halloween.
Over the weekend, Latto released her new song “ISSA PARTY.” Unsurprisingly, the track is a party anthem that sees her teaming up with Georgia rapper BabyDrill. The song deploys a bit of interpolation, borrowing some lyrics and refrains from Waka Flocka Flame’s song “It’s A Party.” Some fans online immediately called her out, thinking that it went beyond just reference into straight-up stealing. “if i’m waka flocka my lawsuit was filed yesterday” one tweet responding to the original video read.
Flocka apparently caught the tweet and wanted to clear the air about his thoughts on the song. “flattery at this highest…. never understood why rob these youngsters for showing us respect plus Lotto from Clayton County.” he responded. His answer is pretty definitive, cosigning both Latto as an artist and the song itself. That’s no surprise given that the two have been spotted hanging out before. Just over the weekend, they were hanging out together enjoying themselves at a strip club. Check out Flocka’s tweet below.
Latto’s new song is off to a solid start. The track has already racked up over 550k streams on Spotify with another almost 400k views of the music video on YouTube. She already has a pair of hits under her belt this year, the first one coming alongside Cardi B. They teamed up for “Put It On Da Floor Again” which debuted at number 13 on the Hot 100 and is sticking around at the very last song on last week’s charts.
Her second hit of the year skyrocketed to the very top spot on the charts. “Seven” saw Latto teaming up with K-Pop star Jung Kook and their song debuted at the number one spot in its first week. The song remains on the chart sitting at number 53 in last week’s countdown. What do you think of Waka Flocka Flame’s response to Latto interpolating his lyrics in her new song? Let us know in the comment section below.
Sukihana is no stranger to sharing intimate details of her life online and in her songs. That all came together recently when she had a particular realization in a new tweet. “Idk what made me feel like it was ok to eat a man’s a*s,” she posted to her Twitter account last night. Fans immediately flooded the post with a variety of reactions. The top comment on the post celebrates her choice “Oh sis I’m so glad you’ve found the light.”
Elsewhere in the comments fans point out her history with the particular sex act in question. Someone pointed out her song “Eating” which contains the lyrics “He just ate my a*s, he wanna switch/Now I’m eating his a*s/Eating his a*s/Eating a n***a a*s.” She also responded to another post in the comments claiming that her senses finally kicked in. “I’m going to do it again,” she replied, implying that she won’t learn from her current revelation. Hear the song where she flexes her affinity and proclivity for those actions below.
Sukihana Says She’s “Going To Do It Again” In NSFW Tweet
Sukihana is no stranger to making waves on social media. Earlier this month a clip went viral of her calling her partner and demanding money during an Instagram live stream. In the same stream, she talked about some of her perceived ugliness that haters often bring up, though she’s become a professional at shutting down the haters.
Sukihana found herself in hot water recently after her actions at the MTV Video Music Awards. While there she did a number of pretty evocative dance moves that included twerking and crawling on the floor. One particular commenter online took issue, claiming that he would hate to see his own daughter act like that. Thankfully Suki shut them down in a hurry with a clapback tweet. What do you think of Sukihana’s newest revelation on Twitter? Let us know in the comment section below.
Last week, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner made headlines for announcing that they’d be divorcing after four years of marriage. Jonas shared the news on his Instagram page, writing “After four wonderful years of marriage we have mutually decided to amicably end our marriage.” The statement continues, “There are many speculative narratives as to why but, truly this is a united decision and we sincerely hope that everyone can respect our wishes for privacy for us and our children.”
Legal documents claim “the marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.” Since news of the divorce went public, there’s been a great deal of speculation among social media users as to what could have led the couple to split. During the Jonas Brothers’ recent performance in LA, however, the musician told fans not to believe everything they’re hearing online. “It’s been a crazy week,” he said. “If you don’t hear it from these lips, don’t believe it. Okay? Thank you, everyone, for your love and support. Me and my family love you guys.”
Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner attend the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)
Now, however, footage has surfaced appearing to show him altering the lyrics of one of his songs during a show. The song in question, “Hesitate,” is a love ballad written by Jonas for Turner the same year they got married. “Don’t be scared because I’m on your side,” a line from the original song goes. Instead, however, Jonas sang “Don’t be scared because I’m on her side.” The switch-up has managed to get social media users talking, speculating that Jonas may believe Turner is in the right in their situation.
“‘Hesitate’ is a song I wrote,” Jonas said of the song in 2020. “It’s like my vows before I wrote my vows. It’s my promise to Sophie.” The track appears on the Jonas Brothers’ album Happiness Begins, which came out in 2019. Share your thoughts in the comments section below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner.
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