Jim Jones has never been one to hold his tongue about anything. From wild takes to his weather reports, Jim Jones speaks his mind. The Dipset rapper didn’t hold back in a recent interview with the Breakfast Club. In the interview Jones was asked if he and Ma$e were good, he kept it brief. He noted of the trio of him, Ma$e, and Cam’ron were thick as thieves growing up dating all the way to high school. Jones even revealed that he let Ma$e and Cam stay at his house when they got kicked out of college.
Initially, Jim Jones gave the It Is What It Is hosts their flowers on their contributions to Hip Hop. However, he quickly segued to a reluctant response when asked about his relationship with Ma$e. “I don’t care about Ma$e” he told the Breakfast Club. “I don’t care for Ma$e too much,” he continued, “tell Ma$e to go say some prayers.” It’s crystal clear that Jones still had some residual feelings regarding the man that “taught him how to rap.” Not only that, Jones did give kind regards to his Dipset partner’s new sports talk show, along with their skills on the court back in the day.
Admittedly, he agreed the show was entertaining, and that the two hosts are a pair of comedians. Jim Jones let it be known that Cam’s show It Is What It Is is dope and he hopes the duo gets a bag from it. This is far from the first time Jones has kept it real. He also doubled down on his comments about Pusha T not being a top 50 rapper. The rapper questioned Push’s relevance and catalog asking the Breakfast Club host what songs they knew word for word from the Clips Rapper.
As if that wasn’t enough, Jones went around asking Charlamagne and DJ Envy along with other staff if they could rap along to five Pusha T songs. Although the Harlem native gave Pusha his props that he is a great lyricist, he said he hasn’t made a big enough impact culturally to be considered an all-time rap great. Is Jim Jones wildin’? What do you think of Pusha T? Let HNHH know in the comments below!
The New York rap icons currently co-host the sports talk show, It Is What It Is. It’s garnered much success with many entities trying to buy the show from Cam. In a recent statement, Cam’ron said, “This is fully funded by me. I ain’t go get no help, I ain’t got no partners, I ain’t go no bank that came and did all this shit.” Killa and Diddy have been kickin’ it a lot recently. They met up in Miami to discuss the future of the show with Cam hinting at bringing it over to REVOLT.
Furthermore, while Cam was hanging out with Puff, this didn’t bother his co-host. Ma$e gave Killa his blessing to break bread with his old label boss despite their well-documented issues. Although, in response to the meeting, Ma$e commented, “God pls tell diddy to bring the briefcase cause I can’t swap this out for publishing.” Despite all their past issues Ma$e and Cam have found common ground with their successful new show.
Overall, Ma$e’s comical comments about his co-host are just the latest in a laundry list of back-and-forth between the two rappers. Regardless of everything both artists have been through, they have a successful talk show that’s receiving great praise. Only time will tell if Cam decides to bring It Is What It Is to REVOLT. What do you think about this union between Ma$e, Cam, and now Diddy? If you’re a fan of the show let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
First performances from Cam’ron are becoming a thing. Over the weekend, Kill Cam hit the Apollo Theater stage and performed “Touch It Or Not” with Lil Wayne.
Weezy was in NYC for his tour, when he was joined by the Dipset legend to perform their street classic.
Earlier this year, also at the Appollo, Cam and Ma$e had a one-night-only show featuring Jadakiss at Harlem’s Apollo Theater and performed their “Horse And Carriage” hit for the first time n their careers.
“Imma keep it a hundred: I ain’t do this song in so long. So Imma just act like y’all know it and do a little bit of this,” said Cam’Ron.
Mase went on to say, “Yo, we never got to perform this song. We never got to perform this.”
Sean “Diddy” Combs founded Bad Boy Records in 1993. The label became a hallmark of Hip-Hop and R&B music throughout the mid-1990s and has since produced many platinum albums and hit songs in its 30-year existence. Bad Boy Records rose to prominence following the success of The Notorious B.I.G. and its East Coast vs. West Coast feud with Death Row Records and Suge Knight. After Biggie’s death, Bad Boy still featured many legendary artists, and the label has maintained relevancy through multiple resurgences and iterations over the past 20 years. Here’s a look at some of the most prominent Bad Boy artists ever.
10. Yung Joc
Atlanta rapper Yung Joc’s signing to Bad Boy Records played a large role in the label’s resurgence in the mid-2000s. With the label looking for a new identity after losing many of its top acts, Diddy turned to the South and created “Bad Boy South” following the signing of 8Ball & MJG. Yung Joc rose to fame in the Spring of 2005 with his hit song “It’s Going Down.” As a result of its success, Joc inked a multi-million dollar deal with Bad Boy.
In 2006, Bad Boy released Joc’s debut album New Jock City. The album sold 150,000 copies in its first week and debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200. Along with “It’s Going Down,” the second single on the album, “I Know U See It,” reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Following New Joc City’s success, Joc made the Forbes‘ Richest Rapper list in 2006 after grossing approximately $10 million in that year. In 2007, Joc was featured on T-Pain’s No. 1 hit single “Buy U a Drank,” and his second album Hustlenomics debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
9. French Montana
French Montana garnered interest from Diddy after the release of his song “Shot Caller,” which referenced Puff’s 1997 hit “It’s All About the Benjamins.” In 2012, Montana chose to sign with Bad Boy Records over other offers from labels such as Roc Nation, GOOD Music, and Maybach Music Group. Upon signing to Bad Boy, French would release the first single from his album, “Pop That” featuring Rick Ross, Drake, and Lil Wayne.
Montana has since released three albums under the Bad Boy label, all certified gold by the RIAA. His debut album with the label in 2013, Excuse My French, featured the hit singles “Pop That” and “Ain’t Worried About Nothin’.” In 2017, Montana released Jungle Rules which features the single “Unforgettable” with Swae Lee. “Unforgettable” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is certified diamond. In 2019, French released his third album of the decade, Montana, which hosts “No Stylist” featuring Drake.
8. Shyne
While working on Biggie’s first posthumous album, DJ Clark Kent discovered Shyne while he freestyled in a barbershop in Brooklyn. Kent soon took Shyne to Bad Boy Studios where Diddy signed him on the spot. Shyne reportedly received millions of dollars, three cars of his choice, and two homes after signing. Just before releasing his debut album in 1999, Shyne and Diddy were involved in a shooting at a nightclub which led to a 10-year prison sentence for Shyne.
Despite this, while incarcerated, Shyne released his self-titled album in September of 2000. The record debuted at No. 5 on Billboard’s charts and sold over 900,000 copies. While still incarcerated, Shyne signed a $3 million deal with Def Jam Records and released a second album, Godfather Buried Alive. The project was partially recorded over a prison phone. Regardless of this, the album sold 434,000 copies. Shyne is now a politician in Belize and the leader of the Belize United Democratic Party.
7. Total
Female R&B trio Total was one of the signature acts of Bad Boy Records during the mid-1990s. The group had many hit singles, including “Kissin’ You” and “Can’t You See” featuring The Notorious B.I.G. “What About Us?” and “Trippin’” featured Missy Elliott. Their debut self-titled album, released in 1996, peaked at No. 23 on the Billboard 200 and is also certified platinum. Their second album, Kima, Keisha, and Pam,is certified gold.
Along with their own in-group success, Total also contributed vocals to many other Bad Boy label mates’ songs. Ma$e featured Total on his hit song “What You Want.” While they are not officially credited, the group also sang the chorus on Biggie’s hit song “Hypnotize.” Perhaps their most notable feature, however, is their chorus on Biggie’s legendary track, “Juicy.” The hook on “Juicy” also marked Total’s first musical appearance.
6. The LOX
The LOX is a Hip-Hop group from Yonkers, New York, composed of Styles P, Jadakiss, and Sheek Louch. The group signed to Bad Boy Records in 1996 after Mary J. Blige gave their demo tape to Diddy. Though the group formed in 1994, they gained mainstream buzz after signing to Bad Boy with their release of their first single, “Well, Well, Well.”
In 1997, The LOX gained national exposure for collaborating with Diddy on “It’s All About the Benjamins.” The group then released their multi-platinum tribute to The Notorious B.I.G., ‘We’ll Always Love Big Poppa.” Along with this, The LOX featured on Mariah Carey’s “Honey” and Jennifer Lopez’s “Jenny from the Block.” The group then dropped their debut album, Money, Power, & Respect, to huge success as it became certified platinum.
In 1999, The trio attempted to get out of their Bad Boy contract in favor of signing with the Ruff Ryders. However, a legal battle ensued that took years to resolve. There were also stories about tensions between the group and diddy escalating. Regardless of this, the trio continued their success as both a group and as individual acts, and many fans regard them as one of the best rap groups of all time. They’ve since reflected on their beef with Diddy and put it behind them.
5. 112
R&B group 112 signed to Bad Boy Records and succeeded greatly in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Diddy signed the group after an audition at Atlanta’s 112 nightclub, which led to the group’s name. 112 had various hits during their time with Bad Boy, including “Only You” featuring The Notorious B.I.G. and “Anywhere.” The group’s best-known song was the Grammy-nominated single “Peaches & Cream,” which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed in the Top 40 for 25 weeks.
Along with this, the group won a Grammy in 1997 for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for their performance on Diddy’s “I’ll Be Missing You,” which also featured Faith Evans. The group left Bad Boy Records in 2002 after feeling they had matured professionally and personally. The group signed with Def Jam Records and released another platinum album, Pleasure & Pain, in 2005.
4. Ma$e
After Biggie’s death, Ma$e became the top artist for Bad Boys Records. In 1997 and 1998, Ma$e recorded five platinum singles and five US No. 1 singles, including “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down,” “Mo Money More Problems,” “Been Around the World,” “Feel So Good,” “What You Want,” and “Lookin’ At Me.” Ma$e’s first album, Harlem World, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts and has since reached 4x platinum status in the US.
After the release of his second album Double Up Ma$e announced his retirement from music to pursue a “calling from God.” During this time, Ma$e became an ordained minister. He has had multiple musical comebacks since retirement and is still a practicing pastor.
3. Faith Evans
Faith Evans was the first female artist to sign with Bad Boy Records in 1994. Before releasing her debut album, Evans wrote and provided background vocals to Usher and Mary J. Blige. In 1995, Evans released her first studio album, Faith, to critical acclaim. The album is certified platinum and features hits such as “You Used to Love Me” and “Soon as I Get Home.” In addition to her musical success, Evans also rose in popularity after marrying The Notorious B.I.G. in 1994.
After her husband was murdered in 1997, Evans helped produce the tribute song “I’ll Be Missing You” with Diddy and 112. The song was a worldwide hit and won a Grammy in 1997. In 1998, Evans received two Grammy nominations for her collaboration with Whitney Houston and Kelly Price on “Heartbreak Hotel.” Faith also received two other platinum certifications for her 1998 release Keep the Faith and her 2001 album Faithfully. As of today, Faith Evans has sold over 20 million records worldwide.
2. Craig Mack
Craig Mack signed to Bad Boy Records in 1993 and was the first rapper to release music under the Bad Boy label. Mack gained national fame with his 1994 single “Flava in Ya Ear.” The single is certified platinum and was nominated for a Grammy in 1995 for Best Rap Solo Performance. The song’s remix was also the breakout appearance for The Notorious B.I.G. and featured the first solo performance from Busta Rhymes.
In 1994, Mack released his debut album, Project: Funk da World. Despite critical acclaim and commercial success, Biggie’s debut album, Ready to Die,overshadowed its release. Mack only delivered one project after this; however, his initial success was critical to Bad Boy’s reputation. The visibility of “Flava in Ya Ear” directly impacted Biggie’s and Bad Boy’s success in the following years.
1. The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie, is regarded as arguably one of the greatest rappers ever. Biggie’s success when signed to Bad Boy Records propelled the label to new heights and established them as the premier rap collective on the East Coast. Biggie’s debut album Ready to Die in 1994 is critically heralded as one of the greatest rap albums of all time. As of April 2018, Ready to Die is certified 6x platinum.
Bad Boy released Biggie’s second album, Life After Death, just two weeks after his death in 1997. The posthumous album reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and was certified diamond. Media outlets such as Rolling Stone, Billboard, and The Source have named Biggie a rap G.O.A.T. The late MC was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020. Without Biggie, it is difficult to guess what might have become of Bad Boy Records, as Biggie’s image is, still to this day, synonymous with the label.
If not for Biggie’s success in the mid-1990s, Bad Boy Records would not have grown into the decade-spanning label it is today. The Notorious B.I.G. is most definitely the biggest artist of Bad Boy Records and will be until the end of time.
Cam’ron might be joining Revolt TV with Ma$e’s blessing, though the “Feel So Good” rapper prays Diddy won’t do his talk show co-host dirty. The Dipset rapper hinted at potentially partnering with Diddy for the It Is What It Is sports talk show on Instagram over the weekend. Cam’ron shared a photo of himself with the Bad Boy founder in front of a Rolls Royce and hinted at his new talk show joining forces with Revolt. “@rsvpmase gave me permission to go,” he wrote. “Revolt sports x @itiswhatitis_talk,” he added.
As you could imagine, Ma$e had hesitancies stemming from his own experiences with Diddy. However, he slid into the comment section where he prayed for Cam’ron’s success as he potentially joins Revolt. “God pls tell @diddy bring the briefcase cause I can’t swap this out for publishing [Cam’Ron],” Ma$e wrote wrote, along with the hashtags #ThrowInTheTowel #NoLol. At this point, Cam’ron nor Diddy have confirmed whether the show will head to the network, but it certainly would align with Revolt’s current line-up.
Ma$e Resolved His Issues With Cam’ron But What About Diddy?
Ma$e and Cam’ron finally put their beef to rest last year before forming a supergroup alongside Jadakiss. Though they initially announced a tour, it was put off indefinitely, though they recently unveiled the music video for “Gorilla Lion Hyena.” While things might be good between the two childhood friends, Ma$e evidently still has beef with Diddy, who claimed that his former artist owed him $3 million. “I will tell anybody that anybody thinks I owe them something, show me the receipt and you’ll get paid in 24 hours,” he said
However, this only ruffled Ma$e’s feathers further and he unleashed a scathing rant against the Revolt CEO. Ma$e not only mentioned Diddy’s mom but also accused the executive of exploiting Biggie, Black Rob, and Craig Mack. Craig Mack can’t give you receipts, he dead. What are you talking about? Who else? Black Rob can’t give you receipts, he dead,” he said. “And everybody else you made sign paperwork so they can’t talk about what I’m talking about. I’m the only one with the guts! I’m not signing, nigga, ’cause I don’t need the money. All money ain’t good money — remember that.” Do you think Diddy will do Cam’ron like Ma$e? Let us know in the comments.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Notorious B.I.G. released his second album, Life After Death. The double LP was released posthumously by Bad Boy Records. Biggie, who was killed two weeks prior to its release, was nominated for three Grammy’s for this project: Best Rap Album, Best Rap Solo Performance for “Hypnotize” and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for “Mo Money Mo Problems.”
Featuring artists like 112, Jay-Z, Lil’ Kim, Ma$e, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Too $hort and R. Kelly, along with tracks like “Kick In The Door,” “What’s Beef,” “Notorious Thugs,” “Ten Crack Commandments” and “Sky’s The Limit,” it can be said that Life After Death is one of the greatest rap albums of all time. The album hit #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and the US Top R&B/Hip Hop chart. It went diamond (that’s 10,000,000 copies sold) in the United States alone, double platinum in Canada, and platinum in the UK. Life After Death has also made appearances on top music charts across the globe. The album has been ranked by countless publications as one of the top rap and Hip-Hop albums of all time (The Source ranked it as #8 in 2005).
Salute to Diddy and the rest of the Bad Bot family for this timeless piece of Hip Hop history!
23-year-old Ja Morant was experiencing one of the most promising years of any point guard in the NBA, with the possibility of the Memphis Grizzlies making the championship a reality. Morant was recently suspended by the Grizzlies for eight games after dodging criminal charges for brandishing a gun on Instagram, which has caused many notables to weigh in on his life on and off the court. Skip Bayless, Shannon Sharpe and Fat Joe are just a few who gave their insight on Morant and his off court antics, but now Harlem World’s Cam and Mase have been added to the conversation.
On his most recent episode of It Is What It Is sports show, the Dipset general and his first rhyme partner, rapper turned pastor Mase, talked about Morant’s uninterrupted string of undesirable incidents, to which Cam attributed his issues to the young PG having what he called “Gary Coleman” syndrome. Cam compared Morant to the late child star because of their shared success at a young age and inability to control their own lives.
Check out Cam’s comparison between the two and decide if the Gary Coleman syndrome is a valid explanation for Morant’s behavior.
Last year, Ma$e and Cam’Ron made amends after their longstanding Harlemite feud dating back to the late 90s, that only became more inflamed with the shooting deaths of Big L and Baby J during that era. Last week, Cam and Ma$e had a one-night-only show featuring Jadakiss at Harlem’s Apollo Theater and performed their “Horse And Carriage” hit for the first time n their careers.
“Imma keep it a hundred: I ain’t do this song in so long. So Imma just act like y’all know it and do a little bit of this,” said Cam’Ron. Mase went on to say, “Yo, we never got to perform this song. We never got to perform this.”
Some New York legends are teaming up for a special performance at the legendary Apollo Theater in January. Mase, Cam’Ron, and Jadakiss will only perform at the theater for one night.
The performance comes as part of the Apollo’s series, “The Next Movement,” which is curated to focus on “an exploration of what’s new, now and next in music, dance, art and ideas,” according to the venue’s website.
Back in September, Mase, Cam, and Kiss were scheduled to go on their “3-Headed Monster” tour, however, the tour was cancelled the following month.
While reasons for the cancellation were unclear, many pointed fingers at Diddy, whom Mase had previously called out for apparently cheating him out of money. Following the cancellation, Mase took to Instagram to share a cryptic post, which many thought was aimed at Diddy.
“It’s Time To Show Cowards What Fearless Looks Like,” he wrote. “‘No Matter What Happens, I’m Not Stopping Nothing That I’m Doing!’ So Y’all Can Cancel All of The Dates I will not apologize for what’s right! EITHER WAY I WILL BE PERFORMING SOMEWHERE!!!”
Diplomats General Cam’ROn took to social media to post footage of himself, MA$e, Big L(RIP), Bloodshed(RIP) and McGruff from 1995 in a rhyme cipher in St. Nicholas Houses in Harlem.
“Before DIPSET IT WAS BBO then COC!!! This is footage is In ST Nick PJ’s, These are the bars u get when u spar with @rsvpmase #BigL #BloodShed and @therealherbmcgruff (in a good way) every week,” said Cam. He continued with his pending hoop dreams and drug dealing reality, saying, “Still wasn’t taking rap serious tho. This was a month after I got kicked out of college. Still thought I was going to the NBA. So I got a 8 ball to hold me over till I got back into school. Never went back tho I’ll post part 2 on Monday!!”
(@thewavecheckk) 
I’ll post part 2 on Monday!!”