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Timbaland Calls Rick Ross & Meek Mill’s New Album A “Masterpiece”

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Meek Mill and Rick Ross’ collab album Too Good To Be True is due on November 10, and fans are very excited for it. Moreover, the frequent collaborators will bring us their first full-length joint project as solo artists. They recently dropped off the single “Lyrical Eazy” to keep amping their listeners up for it, and one person who’s fully on board is legendary producer Timbaland. He recently popped by the 99JAMZ radio station in Miami and shared his excited thoughts on it while discussing the state of rap today. Not only that, but the beatmaker called the LP a “masterpiece” that is “what we been missing” in the game, which is a pretty promising assessment from a legend within it.

“Ross giving you that Big Meech Ross,” Timbaland expressed. “And that’s all we want. We don’t want Ross to sound like Uzi Vert. That album says a lot to me because Meek is being Meek, whether you like it or not. It’s not dated, it sounds current, it sounds fresh, and it sounds like a classic. And you could tell the space they in. I don’t even need to talk to him and ask what space he in, you can hear it through the music.”

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Timbaland Believes That Rick Ross & Meek Mill Crafted A “Classic”: Watch

Before “Lyrical Eazy,” Rick Ross and Meek Mill shared the single “SHAQ & KOBE” to lead fans into Too Good To Be True. Amid positive reception to these singles, a trailer for the album shows how excited the artists themselves are to deliver something special. “N***as ain’t seen me or Ross around each other for a long time,” Meek stated. “We got back to the business, straight back to the family, love, and jumped right back in the studio immediately. So, y’all about to get that live and direct and what happens. Tune in.”

On that note, what are your predictions for these two MCs’ long-awaited team-up for a full tape? Will they come through with a classic as Timbo proclaimed or is the hype just too overwhelming? However you may feel, let us know in the comments down below. Also, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and Timbaland.

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Meek Mill And Rick Ross Locked In A Release Date For Their Joint Album ‘Too Good To Be True’

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Meek Mill and Rick Ross’ upcoming joint album Too Good To Be True officially has a release date: November 10. In a new pair of videos depicting the album’s recording process, the longtime collaborators appear to be locked into the studio, where they receive visits from DJ Khaled and Diddy, who hype up the release before title cards reveal the album’s release date.

Meek and Ross first promoted the project’s impending release with their single “Shaq & Kobe,” later announcing its title and tell Apple Music’s Ebro Darden about its creation.

The project will be released by Ross’ Maybach Music Group imprint in a new partnership with Gamma, a music startup founded by veteran music execs Larry Jackson and Ike Youssef with funding from Apple and A24. The album will see Meek and Ross join forces again for the first time since 2019’s Port Of Miami 2, where Meek appeared on “Bogus Charms.”

Since then, some fans thought that a rift had formed between the two rappers when rumors surfaced that Rick Ross had trouble getting into Meek Mill’s birthday party in 2021. Meek later expressed discontent with his record deal, but Ross downplayed his comments, saying he believed they were directed at Atlantic and not MMG.

However, those rumors appeared to be unfounded; late last year, Ross joined Meek onstage to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of his debut album Dreams & Nightmares.

Too Good To Be True is out 11/10 via Maybach Music Group / Gamma.

Meek Mill Reveals He and Drake Have Frequent Text Conversation and a Strong Relationship

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That Meek Mill and Drake beef is long in the past. Pulling up on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation to talk about his new single with RIck Ross, Meek revealed he and The Boy have fostered a very strong relationship.

“Me and Drake talking to each other a lot,” Meek aid. “Somebody was sayin ‘Slime You Out’ was corny.’ I texted him. I was like, ‘I don’t think ‘Slime You Out’ is corny, and I would tell you if I thought it was corny.’ But on the internet now we got it like that, where we could like be brutal.”

Meek also stated Drake would tell him if a song was corny and he he is happy to be in a space where he and Drake can talk about anything. “We ain’t had that before the beef,” he said.

Drake has been walking through the crowd on his way to the stage as part of his It’s All A Blur Tour. With The Boy arriving in Philadelphia in August, Drake was escorted to the stage by Meek Mill.

Once he took the stage, Drake spoke about his history with Meek and how it once got spicy for him during a trip to Philly.

“I don’t stand up here and lie to nobody,” Drake said. “You see who I walked out here with, right? I’ma always keep it 100 with you. The last time I was in this building, that man right here, he’s been representing this city since he started in this shit.

“We weren’t getting along at the time and he’s a real nigga so he definitely got us up out of Philly real quick. We didn’t stick around and chill. It means the most to me that I could come back to this city and I could show the growth as two men that we come together and represent for mothafckin’ Philadelphia together.’”

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Rick Ross And Meek Mill’s Newly-Announced Joint Album Might Be ‘Too Good To Be True,’ But It’s Coming ‘ASAP’

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Rick Ross and Meek Mill are teaming up for a joint album, Too Good To Be True, and it’s coming “ASAP” they told Apple Music’s Ebro Darden. According to Pitchfork, Ross said, “This just was a quick vibe. Maybe two and a half months, you know what I’m saying?” They’ve already released the first single, “Shaq & Kobe,” which you can check out above.

Meanwhile, Rick Ross has brought his Maybach Music Group imprint to a new home, according to Billboard. MMG is now partnered with Gamma, which bills itself as an artist-friendly alternative to the major label system. Founded by former Apple Music Global Creative Director Larry Jackson and veteran music executive Ike Youssef, Gamma is backed by Apple and A24, among others, and offers a suite of resources for the creation, distribution, and marketing of music and related media.

Jackson said of the partnership, “Rick Ross epitomizes the multimedia and multi-faceted content pioneer that Gamma was created to amplify. We couldn’t be happier to formalize our relationship, welcome him to the Gamma family, and propel the trajectory of an already well-established empire. We’re beyond excited for the world to experience his surprise, highly anticipated collab reunion album with Meek.”

Calling the collab album “anticipated” might be a stretch; if anything, it comes as a surprise after relations between the mentor and protege seemed strained in recent years. After Meek complained about his record contract on Twitter, some fans thought he might have friction with Rick Ross, to whose Maybach Music Group he’s been signed almost since the beginning of his career. The duo reunited on stage late last year, but hadn’t even hinted at the possibility of a joint project until earlier this week.

Meek Mill And Rick Ross’ ‘Shaq & Kobe’ Video Is The Duo’s Dominating Display Of Their Own Musical Mamba Mentality

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The rap reunion most fans thought would never happen has arrived. Rappers Meek Mill and Rick Ross joined forces on their new collaborative track, “Shaq & Kobe.” The Maybach Music Group members’ rumored falling-out is water under the bridge as the two floated across the track produced by ATL Jacob.

Instead of flooding the record with tons of name flips of the late Kobe Bryant, the dynamic duo embodiment his “Mamba mentality.” Neither waste a bar on a warm-up because there’s no time. Both jump straight into their performance to display their lyrical dominance. On the chorus, they paid homage to Bryant on the record’s chorus, both rapping, “Too much money and power / Walk up in the spot and punched the stuffings, keep tuckin’ the chopper / Too much money and power / Hustle in twenty-four hours.”

Ross takes a moment in his solo verse to address his lavish living arrangements (where the buffalos roam) that caused a stir with neighbors back in March. “Ya b*tch still at home with her mind blown / I got a pool of parrots and some buffaloes / And I got a pool in Paris in a bungalow / Still flippin’ numbers talking summer sauce / Everybody get to eat, that’s what a winner called / Sippin’ champagne, I own it myself / You n****s better learn to own you some wealth,” bragged Ross.

Watch the video for “Shaq & Kobe” above.

Meek Mill is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Rick Ross Blasts DJ Envy On Funk Flex For Fraud Scheme

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Rick Ross isn’t done with DJ Envy, who have been beefing for months over their competing car shows and pulling out dirt on each other. The latest battleground for this feud was live on the airwaves with Funk Flex, who joined the rapper in a takedown of The Breakfast Club‘s co-host. Not only that, but their disparaging remarks and jests also extended to the DJ’s radio partner Charlamagne Tha God, although it was all more comical than anything. Mostly, Rozay took aim at Envy by clowning his alleged real estate fraud scheme, which he staunchly denied despite continued accusations against him. It’s quite the lengthy and loud clip, and we’d expect nothing less from the Maybach Music Group mogul.

Moreover, it seems like Meek Mill was also in the building for this exchange, as he and Rick Ross have a lot to celebrate these days. Their new collab single, “Shaq & Kobe,” is making big waves right now, especially off of the strength of their full collab album announcement. Of course, this means that their press run is pretty exciting right now, even if they’re also using it to further social media beef. It’s quite bizarre to see, but considering the Carol City native’s attitude and approach on the Internet, it shouldn’t come as much surprise.

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Rick Ross & Funk Flex Go At DJ Envy’s Alleged Scamming

After all, he even reached out to Tyrese for a collab, who’s also roped up in his own dispute with DJ Envy. As such, Rick Ross is here for all the smoke, and wants to fire on all cylinders and make friends out of the enemies of his enemy. Regardless of all of this speculation, Envy’s legal team also maintains that he isn’t involved at all in the scheme people are pinning on him. “DJ Envy also gave $500k as an investment, which he has not received back yet,” his lawyer claimed concerning his own victimization in this scam.

Meanwhile, there’s little reason to believe that these defenses would halt the Biggest Boss’ trolling. Even though it’s a contentious debate, the animosity between these two is clear as day. Let’s see if this Funk Flex appearance extends the beef to the radio space, too. With that in mind, stick around on HNHH for more updates and the latest news on Rick Ross and DJ Envy.

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Meek Mill And Rick Ross Will Reunite For Another Ambitious Single With ‘Shaq & Kobe’

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Rappers Meek Mill and Rick Ross are considered one of the great dynamic duos. But now they’re going to honor another great pair, this one from the world of basketball. The two will reunite for another ambitious single, “Shaq & Kobe,” paying homage to the NBA Basketball Hall Of Fame inductees.

Meek uploaded the forthcoming track’s official cover art in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) page. He went on to tell fans about the inspiration behind the song.

“Kobe [Bryant] and Shaq [O’Neal]. R.I.P. to the G.O.A.T., legend, and father! I learned my motivation and ambition from you. I ain’t have a dad. I was going off y’all. Thank you. Friday [September 29],” wrote Meek.

Meek’s admiration for Bryant was shaken in 2021 when the late athlete’s widow, Vanessa, called him out for what she considered to be insensitive lyrics.

On an unreleased track with fellow rapper Lil Baby, Meek says the line, “And if I ever lack I’m going out with my chopper, it be another Kobe,” referencing Bryant’s fatal helicopter crash. Meek has since apologized to the Bryant family, and one assumes this song will remain respectful.

Meek Mill is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Nicki Minaj Stole “Buy A Heart” & Meek Mill’s Chain From K. Michelle, “L&HH” Star Alleges

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Thanks to social media, most of the drama that unfolds within the music industry is quickly plastered across the internet for fans to react to. However, there are still things that go down behind closed doors, some of which only come to light years later during podcast interviews or dramatic blowouts. Since Nicki Minaj confirmed her Pink Friday 2 album is dropping later this year, there’s been a notable increase in the number of unflattering stories about the mother of one in the news. K. Michelle only contributed to that while recording an episode of R&B Money, reflecting on some things that Minaj allegedly stole from her earlier in their careers.

“‘Buy A Heart’ was on a Meek Mill album, and Nicki Minaj’s mean a** took it from me,” the 41-year-old told Tank and J Valentine. “Atlantic Records put me in with Meek Mill ‘cuz he needed some love songs,” she explained to the confused hosts. “He played that record, it wasn’t on his album. I said, ‘Oh, you sleeping on this.’ So I got the record,” Michelle shared. At the time, she wasn’t aware of the Philly native’s romantic relationship with Minaj, but the Queen of Rap was well aware of her existence.

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K. Michelle Recalls Uncomfortable Past with Nicki Minaj

“I had never slept with Meek, none of that,” the “Can’t Raise a Man” singer clarified. “She wanted to take the record from me, and she said that he had to take back his chain from me.” Michelle noted that she was always a fan of Minaj’s, and didn’t think she had done anything to upset the “Only” artist.

In the end, “Buy A Heart” ended up on one of Minaj’s previous albums with her then-boyfriend as a featured artist. It’s been nearly a decade since The Pinkprint first landed, but its influence remains undeniable – even if the Trinidadian wasn’t the original owner of all the songs.

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Full R&B Money Episode

Check out K. Michelle’s full conversation with Tank and J Valentine on R&B Money above. Do you believe what the L&HH cast member is saying about Nicki Minaj? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Meek Mill Haggles With Local Business, Fans Blast Him

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Breaking the awkward tension between you and an employee while they are helping you is not the easiest thing to do. Most people struggle with starting conversations with a stranger for many reasons. It could be because they have social anxieties, or just have an irrational fear of meeting new people. On the employee’s side, they might be new to the job, and when a customer does try to interact with them, they panic and get nervous. It is an everyday reality of life as new interactions bring forth many challenges. That is what might have happened in this video with Meek Mill and a convenience store worker.

In some footage acquired by nojumper’s Instagram account, the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania rapper made a quick stop. He stopped in at what appears to be a convenience store that is locally owned. It is cool when famous people head into places like this because if people see stuff online, it might draw in more customers. The young man appears to not be familiar with who he is dealing with, but the fans do.

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In the clip, Mill is trying to get a deal on some candy and soda (or pop). He asks the clerk, “You givin’ us a deal?” He does so a few times and the comments section was not having it. One person says, “That dreams and nightmares money ain’t dreaming and nightmaring like it’s supposed to huh?” But others came to his defense, saying, “We from Philly that’s the first thing we gone say is give us a deal and we can have a pocket full of money! It’s a Philly hood thing.” Meek appears to be joking around with the kid to loosen him up and make him laugh, but some did not take it that way.

What are your initial thoughts on Meek Mill trying to bargain with a local convenience store? Do you think he was just joking around with the employee? Or, do you agree with the responses and that he was being serious about his request? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Meek Mill, as well as the rest of the music world.

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