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ScHoolboy Q Takes Aim At Michael Rubin Over Controversial “Breakfast Club” Remarks

August 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

ScHoolboy Q is not happy with the approach Michael Rubin recently took to defend Meek Mill and Lil Baby. During his recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, the Fanatics CEO spoke about the infamous photo of him hugging Lil Baby, banning Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” from his Fourth of July party that Drake attended, and his friendship with Meek Mill. While addressing the recent social media critiques Meek has faced following allegations made about him in a legal filing related to Diddy’s numerous recent troubles, Rubin directed his focus to what he categorizes as self-hate in the Black community.

“Look, I’m just being blunt. It’s me, It’s the one thing I’ve learned about Black culture that I don’t like is that Black hate on hate.” Michael Rubin said before Charlamagne Tha God asked him to expound on his thoughts. “I think there’s a little bit of Black culture where it’s Black hate on hate. It’s like that Black judge that Meek had, that hated on him and want to go extra hard on him. Okay. I, it’s what people always say to me. It’s like black hate on hate, so I think it’s terrible. It’s something that I think it’s culturally wrong and I’ll probably get killed for saying this.”

ScHoolboy Q Criticizes Michael Rubin’s Comments

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The clip quickly went viral. Meek Mill reposted it to his Instagram story. Rubin caught heat for speaking about a community he has no ties to. When it reached ScHoolboy Q’s X (formerly Twitter) timeline, Q was very upset about it. He paraphrased what he interpreted Rubin’s statement as with some choice words.“YOU KNOW WAT I DONT LIKE ABOUT U N***ERS? I HATE WHEN U N***ERS BE ACTING LIKE N***ERS…basically,” he wrote in that tweet, which he quickly deleted. In another tweet he added, “NO SUCH THING AS BLACK ON BLACK ANYTHING,” he added, pushing back on Rubin’s other criticism.

ScHoolboy Q deleted the tweets, accepting that they look “crazy” with no context. Of course, he is not the only one who reacted strongly to Rubin’s commentary. Many critics of Rubin’s work questioned why he felt so comfortable speaking on Black issues, despite not being Black himself. Regardless of the message itself, Rubin is not an appropriate messenger, which many Twitter users agreed on.

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Michael Rubin Catches Serious Flack For Revealing What He Dislikes About Black Culture

August 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Michael Rubin is someone who is in close proximity to black culture. Overall, the Fanatics entrepreneur has friendships with the likes of Meek Mill, Jay-Z, Drake, and many other artists in the hip-hop world. Throughout the years, some have questioned this proximity and his intentions. However, Rubin continues to be defended by those who know him best. Not to mention, the who’s who of entertainment can be found at his yearly White Party, with the latest outing being the biggest yet.

Recently, however, Michael Rubin found himself in a bit of a controversy, and it’s all his own doing. The entrepreneur was on The Breakfast Club where he offered up some comments about what he dislikes about black culture. As you can see below, Rubin said that he doesn’t like when black people hate on other black people. He subsequently used some of the backlash against Meek Mill as an example of this. However, many didn’t appreciate just how comfortable he was making these comments.

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In the tweets below, you can see the backlash that Rubin received. Overall, some felt it was offensive that Rubin would be comfortable enough to say this out loud. Furthermore, others were mad at Charlamagne Tha God for entertaining the comments and asking him to expound. At this stage, it seems unlikely that Rubin will apologize for his comments. He may not even know about the backlash. Either way, The Breakfast Club may have to rethink what they let their guests get away with, moving forward.

Twitter Reacts

Let us know what you think of Michael Rubin and his comments, down below. Do you believe that he should have been given a platform to make these remarks? Do you agree with the social media backlash to what he said? 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.

Michael Rubin being allowed to infiltrate, buy his way into black, hip-hop culture is nasty work.

And it’s extra nasty because the man who once said “We need a board” when it comes to the culture is one of his BFFs now. pic.twitter.com/g5I5GpPg6Q

— DYNAMICS (@theDYNAMICS) August 15, 2024

Says Michael Rubin, whose culture and community does nothing but tear down Freedmanen FKA Black Americans. A culture vulture has the audacity to speak on Freedmen FKA Black culture. Why isn’t he speaking about how his community tears one another down, because they do. https://t.co/yUQVvbbQQF

— CCFreedmen (@CCFreedmen) August 14, 2024

I think it’s weird that Michael Rubin is saying there is a lot of black on black hate in black culture in defense of meek mill, but didn’t meek mill say on stage with robert kraft present, and said that he’s paid more to talk about ignorant stuff ??? pic.twitter.com/viXyEwVz3i

— What’s Da Bizness (@whatsdabizness) August 14, 2024

Why should we give af about what Michael Rubin has to say about black culture?

— We Ain’t Got It. (@BrokePhiBroke_) August 14, 2024

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Michael Rubin Says He Made the Call Not to Play Kendrick Lamar Music at Hamptons Party

August 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

No Kendrick Lamar Music Played at Michael Rubin's White Party, Attended by Drake

Michael Rubin’s white party again took over The Hamptons with entertainment and sports elite. Included among the guests was Drake, making one of his first public appearances in the fall out of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” running the summer.

Drake, Lil Baby, & Lil Wayne performing at the Michael Rubin “All White Party!” pic.twitter.com/UbhfkPCVSP

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The Boy was decked in cream, not white, and delivered a performance alongside Lil Wayne. Making it more comfortable for him, no Kendrick Lamar music was played during the event.

According to TMZ, the house DJs stayed away from anything from Lamar.

And now Michael Rubin reveals he made that call. Appearing on The Breakfast Club, Rubin revealed that was his call. “I just didn’t think it was appropriate, so I said, ‘Hey, let’s not play anyone’s music that’s feuding with anyone here,’” Rubin said. “That was a me decision. I just thought it wasn’t the appropriate thing to do.”

Michael Rubin confirms that ‘Not Like Us’ by Kendrick Lamar wasn’t allowed to be played at his all white party when Drake was there on The Breakfast Club pic.twitter.com/bBXi0iMTB4

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A-list celebrities clad in all-white defined the Fourth of July celebrations at Michael Rubin’s annual White Party. Held in the picturesque Hamptons, the CEO of Fanatics and his partner Camille Fishel hosted one of the most anticipated summer events, attracting a stellar guest list from sports, Hollywood, and social media.

Fashion Highlights and Star-Studded Guests

Adhering to the event’s all-white dress code, guests showcased an array of stylish ensembles. Camila Cabello and Emily Ratajkowski dazzled in drapey mini dresses, while Teyana Taylor opted for a striking white maxi with a gold metallic belt. Winnie Harlow stunned in a beaded cowl-neck minidress with a hood, and Megan Fox chose a preppy eyelet mini. The guest list was strictly who’s who, including Megan Thee Stallion, J. Balvin, A$AP Ferg, Travis Scott, Gayle King, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Leonardo DiCaprio, Drake, Quavo, and many more.

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An Evening of Gourmet Delights

Attendees arrived at Rubin’s gleaming glass beachfront home from around 5 p.m., with paparazzi capturing their arrival. Inside, the party unfolded across multiple patio decks and beachside tents. Rubin spared no expense on the catering, bringing in top-notch food from New York’s finest. Nobu served up wagyu beef and truffle salt rolls at a handroll station, Cucina Alba offered summer tomato salads, Lucali featured classic margherita and pepperoni pizzas, and Rao’s provided their famous meatballs. In keeping with the casual vibe, guests enjoyed an informal dining experience, grabbing bites at their leisure.

Unforgettable Performances

With Rubin’s connections in the music world, the night’s entertainment was nothing short of spectacular. Shaboozey kicked off the performances with his hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” joking about his tipsiness. R&B legend Mary J. Blige followed, delivering a powerful rendition of “Be Happy,” and Lil Wayne, impressed by Blige’s performance, hyped up the crowd. As the sun set, a stunning display of lights illuminated the sky, setting the stage for more music.

Nightclub Vibes and Surprise Acts

The festivities continued well into the night. After a dazzling fireworks display, the event transformed into a high-energy dance party. Musicians in the crowd took turns on stage, with impromptu performances from Alesso, Megan Thee Stallion, Machine Gun Kelly, Bryson Tiller, A$AP Ferg, and Travis Scott. The surprises kept coming, ensuring that the party showed no signs of winding down even as the calendar turned to July 5th.

Michael Rubin’s White Party once again delivered an unforgettable Independence Day celebration, blending high fashion, gourmet food, and stellar entertainment in a way only the Hamptons can offer.

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Meek Mill Doesn’t Have “A Gay Bone In His Body,” Michael Rubin Confirms

August 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Meek Mill is someone who social media users love to clown. Whether he’s being roasted for his outfits, remarks, or something else entirely, it’d be tough to find a single post that doesn’t have a heap of haters in the comments section. One thing critics frequently speculate about is his sexuality. According to Michael Rubin, however, the theory that he’s gay is completely unfounded.

During a recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, Rubin discussed ongoing rumors about Meek’s sexuality. He also addressed a viral video of the rapper doing bunny hops on a tennis court in 2021, which resurfaced earlier this year and fueled the rumors. “When I see the narrative of, a really good friend of mine like Meek, and people are trying to … Again, if he was gay — which there’s not one gay bone in his body — who cares, number one. If people wanna be gay, it is 2024. Who the f*ck cares?” he began.

Michael Rubin Discusses Meek Mill’s Sexuality

“Number two, there’s not a gay bone in his body, so why do people wanna lie about that? Why do people want to change the narrative of a bet he made with me to try to hurt him?” Rubin also added. “That is the one thing I’ve learned about, you know, look, I’m just being blunt because it’s me. It’s the one thing I’ve learned about Black culture that I don’t like is that Black hate on hate [sic].”

As for the infamous bunny hops video, Meek addressed that when it made its rounds on X back in May. “This a game I started from prison we used to make killers do bunny hops when they loss because it was too hostile for money,” he told fans at the time. What do you think of Michael Rubin shutting down speculation about Meek Mill’s sexuality? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Michael Rubin Had To Stop Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ From Playing At His All-White Party Because Of Drake

August 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake attended Michael Rubin’s annual Fourth Of July all-white party in The Hamptons, and his presence directly impacted the party’s playlist.

Rubin confirmed to The Breakfast Club that there was truth behind rumors claiming that Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping Drake diss track “Not Like Us” was not allowed to be played at the party.

“Drake’s my friend for a long time,” Fanatics CEO Rubin said. “I’m not gonna invite him and then have, you know, look, he’s obviously going through a little bit of a battle right now. I’m not gonna have him come there — I just didn’t think it was appropriate. So, I just sent a note, I said, ‘Hey, let’s not play anyone’s music that’s feuding with anyone that’s there.’”

Rubin noted that Drake had not asked Rubin to prevent “Not Like Us” from playing.

“The day before, we had a small barbecue for a few hours that was supposed to be thirty people [but] turned into 200 people for about ten hours,” he added. “That was the pre-game to the white party. When they turned the music on, just like in my house, they put RapCaviar, and ‘Not Like Us’ came on. It was in the middle of ‘Not Like Us.’ I’m like, ‘Get that off! Get that off!’ [Drake] was pulling up soon.”

Elsewhere this week, former US President Barack Obama raised eyebrows by omitting “Not Like Us” from his 2024 summer playlist.

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Michael Rubin Reveals He Banned Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” From Party With Drake In Attendance

August 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Michael Rubin says that he asked the DJs at his Fourth of July party not to play Kendrick Lamar’s hit diss track, “Not Like Us,” out of respect for his friend, Drake. Speaking about the viral beef during an interview with The Breakfast Club, the Fanatics founder explained that he didn’t want to make the Toronto rapper uncomfortable while he was in attendance.

“It was true,” Rubin admitted on the latest episode of the show. “I just didn’t think it was appropriate, so I said, ‘Hey, let’s not play anyone’s music that’s feuding with anyone here.’ That was a me decision. I just thought it wasn’t the appropriate thing to do.”

Drake & Meek Mill During Michael Rubin’s Super Bowl Party

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Meek Mill, Bismack Biyombo, and Drake attend Michael Rubin’s 2023 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the Arizona Biltmore on February 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Fanatics)

From there, he discussed the beef as a whole. “You have to be built for social media, you got to be tough, you have to take sh*t from people,” Rubin said. “Look, Drake is an iconic artist that we all have tremendous respect for. What I said to Drake and I really believe this, this is a great test for him. You can’t get to where he’s got to and not have people coming for you. I sleep with one eye open. I know right now we have three businesses. People are coming for me in every business every day, and that’s part of with success comes more competition, more hatred, and you know the best people show why they’re the best, and if you’re not the best, you crack and you fall apart. So I think this is a great test for him. I think he’s going to come out with lots of incredible music.”

Michael Rubin Speaks On His Relationship With Drake

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Check out Rubin’s full comments on his relationship with Drake on The Breakfast Club above. He’s far from the first celebrity to speak on the beef. Earlier this week, LL Cool J made headlines for picking Lamar as the winner. Be on the lookout for further updates on Michael Rubin as well as Drake and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Lil Wayne Thanks GloRilla For Being The Only Person Who Greeted Him At The White Party

July 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne was among the more famous guests at Michael Rubin’s Fourth of July White Party, but it seems like he didn’t hang out much. Moreover, he recently spoke during an interview about the experience, which also hosted his Young Money partner, Drake. However, Weezy shouted out GloRilla as “the only person that really came up to me and really hollered at me,” which is a bit surprising out of context. In fact, it makes Drizzy’s picture with Glo at the bash all the more curious, as fans were already commenting on how old the Toronto superstar looks after his Kendrick Lamar battle.

Furthermore, it’s interesting that Lil Wayne chose to shout the Memphis femcee out in this way when they were all there, and especially when she herself hung out with Drake. We don’t know if he’s really serious about this or if he’s referring to something else, but either way, there’s another rapper that probably wanted to see him for sure and didn’t get the chance. Birdman hosted the Cash Money reunion at the Essence Festival in New Orleans recently, but Tunechi did not appear alongside his Hot Boys brethren and others. Instead, he just had a solo set during the celebrations, which disappointed many.

Lil Wayne Shouts Out GloRilla

As for GloRilla, we know that she has a pretty close relationship with another massive star: Rihanna. Both have shown each other a lot of love recently after RiRi posted a video of her rapping Glo’s “TGIF” to her boo, A$AP Rocky. In fact, she even DM’d the Megan Thee Stallion collaborator about when her album was dropping. The irony in that is that she could ask the Barbadian creative the very same thing, as fans have wanted R9 for almost a decade now.

Meanwhile, Lil Wayne had another celebrity shoutout to make recently, but it wasn’t a very positive one. He challenged a viral tweet that claimed Justin Timberlake was the most famous Green Bay Packers fan, as he has repped the team for a long time and is arguably more relevant right now than J.T. Still, that’s just a speculative interpretation of what the clap-back meant, as it was probably just a joke anyway. Perhaps we shouldn’t take this remark too seriously, but no matter what, we’ll never complain about someone showing GloRilla some well-deserved love.

Read More: GloRilla’s Essential Songs

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No Kendrick Lamar Music Played at Michael Rubin’s White Party, Attended by Drake

July 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Michael Rubin’s white party again replaced The Hamptons with entertainment and sports elite. Included among the guests was Drake, making one of his first public appearances in the fall out of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” running the summer.

The Boy was decked in cream, not white, and delivered a performance alongside Lil Wayne. Making it more comfortable for him, no Kendrick Lamar music was played during the event.

According to TMZ, the house DJs stayed away from anything from Lamar.

Drake, Lil Baby, & Lil Wayne performing at the Michael Rubin “All White Party!” pic.twitter.com/UbhfkPCVSP

— Van (@vanman_1000) July 5, 2024

Fashion Highlights and Star-Studded Guests

photos by: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

An Evening of Gourmet Delights

Unforgettable Performances

Nightclub Vibes and Surprise Acts

Michael Rubin’s White Party once again delivered an unforgettable Independence Day celebration, blending high fashion, gourmet food, and stellar entertainment in a way only the Hamptons can offer.

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Drake Dodged A Bullet At Michael Rubin’s White Party Since DJ Didn’t Play Kendrick Lamar

July 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake is in for a jump-scare whenever he’s going out now that Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss is a smash hit, but some crowds know how to read the room. Moreover, according to alleged sources who reportedly spoke to TMZ, every DJ at Michael Rubin’s White Party on Fourth of July (which Drizzy attended) did not play any of K.Dot’s music at the event. Apparently, one of the aux-masters was a friend of Travis Scott’s, and along with La Flame, Lil Wayne, Quavo, and other folks on OVO’s good side (for now…), they all seemed to have a blast. Even though nothing happened, we’re sure it would’ve been quite the moment if everyone looked at the Toronto superstar while they could hear “Wop, wop, wop, wop, wop!” in the background.

Of course, the same goes if Kendrick Lamar was, say, cruising around Los Angeles and he heard “Drop, drop, drop, drop” in the street. His feud with Drake has absolutely dominated hip-hop discourse this year, and he’s making sure that his rival doesn’t soon forget it. On the Fourth of July, the same day that this White Party went down, Kendrick dropped the “Not Like Us” music video. Talk about kicking someone while they’re down… or up, we guess, since we’re sure Michael Rubin and company were a welcome distraction.

Drake At Michael Rubin’s White Party

Regardless of those jokes, some pictures of Drake at the White Party this year raised some fans’ eyebrows. Many commented that it looks like he aged a couple of years in just days as a result of the Kendrick Lamar battle, which is honestly a tad ridiculous. Call it confirmation bias, reaching, or just plain hating, but perhaps this clowning would be less common if the “Wick Man” MC didn’t just lose in a rap beef in many’s eyes. Maybe it was the party that drained him, instead.

Meanwhile, even though die-hards like DJ Akademiks are doubting Drake’s comeback, it’s still far too soon to tell whether this Kendrick Lamar battle will really affect him. Let’s see what happens when a new album cycle starts up, and then we’ll have that conversation. For now, at least he knows that the aux is safe at any Michael Rubin event, or just any public setting he goes to. We’ll see what happens when someone inevitably dares to throw Mustard on the beat in the 6ix God’s vicinity.

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Drake Fuels “Aging” Rumors With New Photo Alongside GloRilla

July 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s no secret that Drake’s been through quite a bit in the past few months. Aside from working on new music, moving, and more, he’s also fallen victim to a great deal of ridicule following his viral beef with Kendrick Lamar. Fortunately, he recently popped out for a relaxing evening at Michael Rubin’s annual white party, where he linked up with several fellow artists. Last night, for example, he took to his Instagram Story to share a photo alongside GloRilla.

She’s seen flashing a peace sign while Drizzy just barely cracks a smile. Of course, the photo has only reignited critics’ claims that he looks to have “aged” as of late. The conversation first sparked after Rubin posted photos from the Independence Day bash last week.

Drake & GloRilla Link Up At Michael Rubin’s White Party

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“Bro’s been aging like a president,” one critic writes in Akademiks’ comments section. “Bro look kinda defeated,” another says. While it’s up for debate whether or not Drake actually looks any different after the lyrical battle, social media users certainly think so, and can’t blame him. Just as the feud started to die down, Kendrick hosted his highly anticipated Pop Out show in LA, and later unleashed a music video for “Not Like Us.” The video, which features plenty of subtle jabs at the Toronto hitmaker, is already nearing 30 million views on YouTube just a few days after its release.

Drake’s kept a pretty low profile throughout the whole thing aside from some posts on social media. He’s yet to address the chatter about his appearance. What do you think of Drake sharing a new photo from Michael Rubin’s white party alongside GloRilla? What about social media users claiming that his beef with Kendrick Lamar aged him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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