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Offset Samples R&B Classic In Incredible New Song Snippet

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Offset has been quiet as of late. The Migos rapper dropped his second solo album, Set It Off, in 2023, but since then, he’s been relegated to the occasional guest verse. His relationship with Cardi B has taken up most of his media coverage. Even when he does get attention for something music-related, its not in a positive light. Offset recently pulled out of his scheduled performance at Hot 97 Summer Jam, and fans were not pleased. The rapper needs something to get back on track. And he might have just previewed it on Instagram.

Offset hopped on social media on May 10 to preview a new song. No discernable lyrics, or even a title, but the instrumental came through loud and clear. The rapper can be heard skating over a trap beat that samples the 1980s R&B classic “Love You Down.” The song, originally sung by Ready for the World, can be heard in its entirety during the beginning of Offset’s version. As the vocals reach a fever pitch, drums kick it and the sample gets filtered. It sounds great. Offset takes a melodic approach on this one, singing his rhymes instead of spitting them. It makes total sense, given the romantic subject matter of “Love You Down.”

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Offset Reinterpreted The 1986 Single “Love You Down”

The snippet is a different sound for the rapper. His solo material has largely been an extension of Migos, with an emphasis on hard-hitting drums and glitchy hi-hats. Offset told Los Angeles Daily News that he looks to old school music as an inspiration when it comes to what he’s doing next. He cited another 80s icon, Michael Jackson, specifically. “I learned to appreciate the skill set that he put in, and the extra grind and the work and the practice,” he noted. “I see more for myself and creatively challenge myself to take it to the next level, even though I’m on a high level.”

There’s been little to no information on Offset’s next album. He mentioned it during a TMZ interview in December 2023, but even then, he provided a release date that came and went. “Next album dropping February,” he claimed. “[That’s an] exclusive, I only told y’all that.” Hopefully fans to get to hear the full version of this new song soon.

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Quavo’s Latest Chris Brown Diss Gets Mixed Reaction From Fans

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Quavo and Chris Brown are in full-on battle mode. Fans have gotten four diss tracks in the span of two weeks: the latter dropped “Freaky” and “Weakest Link,” while the former dropped “Tender” and “Over Hoes & B*tches.” “Weakest Link” was a devastating diss from Brown, with the R&B star taking aim at Quavo’s current romantic relationship. The bars were inconsistent, but Brown brought swagger and aggression to the table, and fans were impressed. The same can’t really be said for Quavo’s response. Credit to the rapper for getting a response out in three days, but fans aren’t thrilled by what they heard.

The biggest talking point with regards to “Over Hoes & B*tches” is Takeoff. The standout member of Migos (and Quavo’s late nephew) handles the chorus of the song, but some felt like his inclusion was distracting. Obviously, he’s not involved in the feud. It makes sense to include Takeoff on paper, given that Brown mentioned the Migos rapper on “Weakest Link,” but it didn’t really translate the way Quavo wanted. Brown certainly felt this way, as he took to Instagram to make fun of the diss. “Damn and I was excited,” he wrote. “That s**t don’t even need a response. Takeoff rap better.”

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Quavo’s Diss Track Is Being Criticized

The fans who liked “Over Hoes & B*tches” complimented the flow and the production. Then there was the single artwork, which replaced a controversial photo of Brown choking a woman with Quavo choking Brown. What the song lacked for many, though, was energy. The Migos rapper goes after Brown’s drug use and bipolar disorder, but he doesn’t reveal anything fans didn’t already know.

“I’m still crying,” wrote one X user. “Quavo’s whole diss was cultivating sh**ty tweets & google searches against Chris Brown.” Another user blamed the people in the rapper’s inner circle. “Quavo doesn’t have any good friends,” they added. “Anyone who really liked him would have warned him that it was a bad idea to respond with this pathetic diss.”

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Social Media Reactions Are Pouring In

Keep scrolling to read more social media reactions to Quavo’s diss track “Over Hoes & B*tches.” Do you think the Migos rapper fumbled the beef or is he being unfairly criticized? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Chris Brown Gets Personal With New Quavo Diss “Weakest Link”

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Chris Brown is done playing around. The R&B singer has spent years throwing subtle shots at Quavo, but the gloves have officially come off. He dropped the song “Weakest Link” on April 19, and it establishes a level of ferocity that the beef previously lacked. Brown not only calls Quavo the worst member of Migos, but he goes after the rapper’s love life. More specifically, he claims to have slept with Quavo’s girlfriend while the couple were still together. Like we said, gloves off.

Brown uploaded “Weakest Link” to YouTube and Instagram. The title refers to the aforementioned criticism the singer made about Quavo’s status within Migos. The verses range in quality, with Brown sometimes dipping into forgettable bars about dropping “facts” and being “dripped in red.” Fortunately, he brings the heat out of the gate. He targets Quavo’s past with violence, specifically the 2021 incident where he fought Saweetie in an elevator. He also talks about running into Quavo at Fashion Week, and resisting the urge to beat the rapper up. “All I kept thinkin’ ’bout was breakin’ yo’ face, but I gave you a pass,” Brown raps. “You lucky I ain’t wanna f**k the money up.”

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All these shots are low caliber in comparison to the girlfriend bombshell, however. Brown and Quavo fell out due to the fact that the former dated Brown’s ex, Karrueche Tran. Brown brings it back to this point and then takes it a step further. “You f**ked my ex-ho, that’s cool, I don’t give no f**k, lil n***a,” he raps. “‘Cause I f**ked yo’ ex when you were still with her, b***h, I’m up.” This piece of information, if true, is a signifier that things were much worse between Brown and Quavo than fans realized. It’s unclear whether the woman Brown is referring to is Saweetie.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new diss, “Weakest Link” by Chris Brown? Does Brown cross the line with his claims? Does this give him the leg up in the feud? Will Quavo be able to deliver a worthwhile response? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news on Chris Brown. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

Put you to bed
Night, night, that’s Sudafed
Show me that I’m tender, b***h, time to prove what you just said
R.I.P. Takeoff, he the only real one, I got true respect
Crazy how when he died, everybody really wished it was you instead

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Is Chris Brown Dissing Quavo On “Freak”?

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The longstanding feud with Chris Brown and Quavo is somehow still relevant to hip-hop discourse in 2024. Over the years, Chris Breezy’s picked up feuds with several artists, whether R&B stars or rappers, for petty reasons. Frank Ocean, for example, allegedly got into it with Chris Brown over a parking spot and also had a rift with Drake that reportedly resulted in a club brawl. In the latter circumstance, their shared affection for Rihanna led to the kerfuffle, though she isn’t the only woman whom Breezy has been noticeably willing to go to war for.

In the wee hours of Thursday morning (April 11th), Chris Brown unveiled the deluxe edition of his latest project 11:11 containing the single, “Freak.” Though the record serves as a posse cut with verses from Lil Wayne, Tee Grizzley and Joyner Lucas, the singer’s bars have already taken over the timeline, though not necessarily for the right reasons.  On the song, Chris Brown disses Quavo, and the Migos, by extension.

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Chris Brown’s “Freak”: What Did He Say About Quavo?

In “Freak,” Chris Brown plays with phonetics between the name of the Migos rapper and a famous tequila brand as a means to get his point across. “Okay, now f**kin’ my old bitches ain’t gon’ make us equal/ Sippin’ that 1942 ’cause I don’t do no Cuervo (Quavo)/ Freak bitch, she like Casamigos, not the Migos,” Breezy raps over the nostalgic sample of Nelly’s hit record, “Air Force 1s.”

Though certainly not a scathing bar that would warrant a response, the issues between the two surround their romance with Karrueche Tran. For context, Quavo and Karrueche were the subject of dating rumors shortly after her split from Chris Brown. And while Tran has gone as far as filing a restraining order against the R&B star, it seems that he still hasn’t entirely gotten over her, nor the fact that Quavo, his then-friend and collaborator, had supposedly “betrayed” him.

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Did Quavo Respond?

Quavo has yet to acknowledge Chris Brown’s recent bars. Considering their history, it seems unlikely that Quavo engages with this on wax. Over the years, the two haven’t necessarily made any attempts to bury the hatchet, either. In 2017, they nearly got into a physical altercation at the BET Awards After-Party, nothing really came of it after. Even at the top of the year, when organizers seated Chris Brown and Quavo next to each other, the former explained that he didn’t really have any control over the situation. “Can’t pick who u sit by. F*ck all that growth sh*t. N***a not finna fumble my bag for little n***as,” Brown said on Instagram. 

Interestingly enough, that specific seating arrangement sparked an even bigger dialogue about who the bigger star is between Quavo and Chris Brown. Though Breezy remained mum on the matter, Quavo later poked his head out and stated that his star-power is undeniable, writing, “The biggest QUAVO HUNCHO!! Aint goin back and forth.” With the release of Chris Brown’s “Freak,” perhaps we can expect a word from Quavo in the future.

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Chris Brown Gifts Fans With A Deluxe Version Of “11:11” Album

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Chris Brown has more to say. Five months after releasing 11:11, the R&B singer is back with a deluxe version of the album. This deluxe version features 13 more songs and a plethora of new features. It also includes the track “Freak,” which has been getting lots of buzz online due to its perceived lyrical shots at Migos and rapper Quavo, in particular. It appears Drake and Kendrick Lamar aren’t the only superstars who want to go to war in 2024.

11:11 was a hugely successful release, spawning the hit single “Summer Too Hot” and earning Brown a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance. The deluxe version looks to keep the hot streak going. It boasts a stacked list of guest stars that include Joyner Lucas, Tea Grizzly, and Bryson Tiller. There’s also going to be a Lil Wayne verse on “Freak,” which bodes very well given the track record Breezy and Weezy have together. As was previously noted, though, most of the attention on “Freak” has spawned from Brown’s combative lyrics.

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Chris Brown’s “11:11” Deluxe Has 13 New Songs

“Ok, now f***in’ my old b****es ain’t gone make us equal,” Brown raps. “Sippin’ that 1942 ’cause I don’t do no Quavo. Freak b***h, she Casamigos not the Migos.” This isn’t the first time the singer has publicly discussed his issues with Quavo. Brown reportedly argued with all three members of Migos at the 2017 BET Awards, and Offset threatened to “smack the s**t” out of Brown on a 2019 Instagram Story. It all stems from the fact that Quavo briefly dated Brown’s ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, in 2017. “Freak” is the definite standout on the 11:11 deluxe version, with the rest being the standard R&B/pop fodder one would expect from Brown.

What do you think of the deluxe version of Chris Brown’s latest album, 11:11? Do you think it’s a better batch of songs than the standard version? Do you think Quavo is going to respond to the “Freak” diss? Whatever the case, let us know your thoughts down in the comments section below. For more news and the latest updates on Chris Brown, come back to HNHH.

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Offset Certainly Didn’t Seem To Have Beef With Quavo As He Shared A Message For His Fellow Migos Member

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A couple days ago, on April 2, Quavo celebrated his 33rd birthday. There have been rumors that he’s currently beefing with fellow Migos member Offset, but Offset appeared to put that to rest.

In a birthday message shared on his Instagram Story (as HipHopDX notes), Offset wrote, “Happy gday my brother @quavohuncho love you 4L,” with “4L” meaning “for life.”

At the Grammys in February 2023, it was rumored that the two got into a fight backstage, but Offset later denied it, tweeting, “What the f*ck look like fighting my brother y’all n****s is crazy.” Not long after that, on his song “Greatness,” Quavo addressed the future of Migos, rapping, “Came in, swept the game like a storm with the motherf*cking flow, n****, Take did that / So don’t ask about the group, he gone, we gone, young n**** it can’t come back, damn!” Then, days later, Offset and Quavo were at the same NBA game but seated separately.

So, while it’s possible there was tension, it appears that as it stands now, there’s still love at the core of the relationship.

Meanwhile, Quavo recently popped up during Post Malone’s Rolling Loud California set to perform “Congratulations.” As for Offset, he recently launched his Set It Off Tour.

Takeoff Blamed For His Own Murder By Defendants In Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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Takeoff's Solo Album 'The Last Rocket' Set for November Release

It’s been almost two years since the tragic death of Migos member and the court battle continues as to who was responsible for the 28-year-old superstar’s death. Now, it is being reported that one of the defendant’s in the wrongful death lawsuit is alleging that Takeoff was, at least in part, responsible for his own death and are seeking to get the lawsuit against their company dismissed.

Nine months following Takeoff’s murder, his mother, Titania Davenport, filed a million dollar lawsuit against the Houston venue where Takeoff, whose given name is Kirsnick Khari Tiquon Ball, was killed but now the owners of the venue want the lawsuit dismissed against them.

In the court filing, the Midway Companies, LLC stated, “Decedent Kirsnick Khari Tiquon Ball [TakeOff] failing to exercise ordinary care for his own safety.” BTO Billiards, the actual venue, followed in Midway’s footsteps, stating in the suit, “There is a reasonable probability that the occurrence in question as well as the damages complained of were proximately caused, in whole or in part, by unknown criminals who participated in unlawful gambling and/or the illegal possession of firearms.” They added, “Defendant is not liable to Plaintiffs because Plaintiff’s own acts or omissions proximately caused or contributed to Plaintiff’s injuries.”

Two men, Patrick Xavier Clark and Cameron Joshua, have been arrested and charged in Takoff’s death.

Joshua was arrested in Houston on November 22, 2022 and charged with felony unlawful carry of a weapon. The 16-year-old rapper, who goes by the name Lil Cam and is allegedly affiliated with J. Prince Jr.’s Mob Ties Records, is believed to have been in attendance at the private party where TakeOff was murdered.

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Quavo Takes a Stand: Migos Rapper Launches Gun Violence Prevention Charity

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Quavo Releases New Song and Video 'WITHOUT YOU' Dedicated to Takeoff

In the wake of tragedy, Migos rapper Quavo is stepping up to address the issue of gun violence with the launch of a new charity aimed at making a difference in his community. The initiative comes two years after the devastating loss of his fellow Migos member, Takeoff, who was shot and killed during a dice game in Houston.

The incident, which occurred at a gathering hosted by Rap-A-Lot Records CEO Jas Prince, shook the music industry and left Quavo and his fans mourning the loss of a talented artist and friend. Now, Quavo is turning his grief into action by launching the SPARK Grants program through his foundation, The Rocket Foundation, with the goal of reducing gun violence in Atlanta.

According to a report by People magazine, Quavo, 32, is committing $100,000 to the gun prevention program, which will focus on fostering community resilience and supporting organizations working to combat violence in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. The SPARK Grants program will distribute $10,000 grants to ten non-profit organizations dedicated to violence reduction efforts.

In a press release announcing the initiative, Quavo expressed his commitment to creating positive change and making Atlanta a safer place for its residents. By partnering with local organizations, The Rocket Foundation aims to collaborate on initiatives that will have a tangible impact on the community and help prevent future tragedies.

The launch of the SPARK Grants program reflects Quavo’s dedication to using his platform for good and addressing pressing social issues. As a prominent figure in the music industry, he recognizes the importance of leveraging his influence to advocate for meaningful change and support initiatives that promote peace and safety.

While the loss of Takeoff continues to weigh heavily on Quavo and the Migos community, the launch of this gun violence prevention charity serves as a powerful testament to their commitment to honoring his memory and preventing similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

As Quavo and The Rocket Foundation embark on this important endeavor, they hope to inspire others to join the fight against gun violence and work towards creating safer communities for all.

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Offset Links Up With XXXTENTACION’s Little Brother In New Picture

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Even though it’s been years since XXXTENTACION passed away his influence is still being felt in hip hop. Additionally, members of his family continue to pop up in notable places. That was the case when his son made his modeling debut in the new line of clothing from X’s Revenge brand. Just a few weeks later he made headlines for an adorable attempt of the viral One Swear Word challenge where he refused to say anything bad.

Now in a new picture X’s brother is still brushing shoulders with some of the biggest names in hip hop. He crossed paths with former Migos rapper Offset. Once fans processed the pair running into each other they couldn’t help but make note of how surprisingly similar they look. “Why does X’s little brother look more like Offset than Offset?” one of the most liked replies to the picture reads. “He look like he could be offset son lol” another comment agrees. Check out the post and all the fan reactions to it below.

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Offset With XXXTENTACION’s Brother

Late last year, Offset found himself facing a hurricane of rumors about his relationship with Cardi B. It started when fans first noticed that the pair had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Over the next few weeks almost every move either rapper made that was visible to the public ended up being scrutinized as fans tried to decipher what was going on.

Recently they gave fans another clue at how things might be going and it was a positive update. The pair spent Valentine’s day together and seemed to go on a pretty charming date. The posts about it sparked renewed interest in how one of the definitive couples in rap were doing. Though they didn’t give any definitive updates fans were happy to see things seemingly moving in a positive direction. What do you think of Offset crossing paths with XXXTENTACION’s little brother? Do you agree with commentors that the pair look strangely alike? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Quavo Gifts Takeoff’s Little Sister Two Apple Vision Pros

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The Apple Vision Pro is the newest piece of technology to take the world by storm in recent weeks. Videos of people using them in public have started making the rounds online extensively. The tech has left a divisive impression on those seeing the videos. To some, it’s a sign that the future has arrived and that the promise of immersive technologies is being achieved. To others, the technology is goofy and many have cracked jokes at the expense of those using it in public.

One person who may get to try their hands and the brand new tech soon is Quavo. He purchased two of them for Takeoff’s little sister earlier this week. But it wasn’t just a gift, it was also a reward for good grades. He copped the Apple Vision Pros because she got a perfect score of 100% on her Trigonometry test. In the comments, fans cracked joked about how difficult that is. “Trigonometry hard asl 100% wild lol she gone be the one buying him shit once she graduates congratulations,” one of the top responses reads. Check out the video of Takeoff’s sister receiving the gift below.

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Quavo’s Gift For Takeoff’s Little Sister

Last year, Quavo released his new album Rocket Power. Despite fans enjoying the record it went on to achieve just modest numbers of the former-Migos rapper’s standards. Speaking of Migos, the sales numbers of the album looked even weaker once Offset released his album Set It Off a few months later. That album pushed more than 70k units which was good enough for a top 10 debut on the Billboard 200.

Fans are hoping that Quavo has more material coming soon though. He and Travis Scott have been teasing a sequel to their 2017 collaborative album Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho. What do you think of Quavo gifting Takeoff’s little sister two Apple Vision Pros after she aced a trigonometry test? Let us know in the comment section below.

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