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Kendrick Lamar Reaches Yet Another Impressive Milestone With “GNX”

December 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Late last month, Kendrick Lamar shocked the world by unleashing his new album GNX without warning. Unsurprisingly, the project has since been a major success and continues to receive praise from the Compton rapper’s fans and peers. It sold a whopping 319K album-equivalent units in its first week, per HITS Daily Double, and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. It was the fifth No. 1 album of his career and the sixth-biggest debut week for an album in 2024. Several tracks from the project are also topping the charts, such as “squabble up,” “tv off,” and “luther.”

Now, the LP has reached yet another impressive milestone. According to Chart Data on X, GNX has gone gold, officially selling over 500K album-equivalent units in the United States. The outlet also notes that if Kendrick’s hit Drake diss track “Not Like Us” had been included on the album, it would have been platinum by now, surpassing 1 million units sold.

Kendrick Lamar’s New Album GNX Sells Over 500K Units In The U.S.

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This marks yet another addition to Kendrick’s long list of wins this year, which only continues to grow. Earlier this week, for example, he announced his upcoming “Grand National” tour alongside SZA. The duo will kick things off in April of next year with a performance in Minneapolis before moving on to shows at 18 other stadiums across North America. They even recently added a second date in Drake’s home city of Toronto. It’s rumored that Doechii could potentially join them, though this is unconfirmed.

On top of touring next year, Kendrick is also set to headline the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in February. The show will take place in New Orleans and sparked a great deal of backlash from Lil Wayne fans once it was announced, which Kendrick addressed on his track “wacced out murals.”

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Drake Hits Impressive Spotify Milestone Amid UMG Drama

December 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It goes without saying that it’s been a busy year for Drake. He wrapped up his “It’s All A Blur” tour in April, just weeks after Kendrick Lamar dissed him on a collab with Future and Metro Boomin, “Like That.” This resulted in a viral lyrical battle, which by most accounts, Kendrick won. That has since earned relentless clowning from social media users. This has only picked up since the surprise release of Kendrick’s new album GNX.

It’s also gotten worse since Drake decided to take legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick’s hit diss track, “Not Like Us.” He accuses UMG and Spotify of artificially boosting the song and alleges that the release could have been prevented. Unsurprisingly, many social media users have attributed this pre-action filing to jealousy over Kendrick’s success. It’s to be seen how that’ll play out, but fortunately for Drake, he still has a lot going for him despite all of the drama.

Drake Was The Most-Streamed Rap Artist Of 2024, Spotify Reveals

Spotify Wrapped 2024 just dropped, for example, revealing that Drake was the most-streamed rap artist of the year globally. He was followed by Travis Scott, Kanye West, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Future, and more. Obviously, the Toronto performer’s fanbase hasn’t gone anywhere. It also looks like he’s been able to find humor in all of this, as evidenced by a comment he recently left during a Los Pollos TV stream. “We need a donut emoji in the chat,” he wrote simply. “Custarrrddddd.” This was a nod to Kendrick’s iconic DJ Mustard shout-out on “TV Off.” It quickly became a meme following the release of GNX.

Drake has also earned some support from his peers amid his legal battle with UMG. Azealia Banks, Funk Flex, and many more even think there’s a chance he might ultimately end up looking like a hero for exposing alleged corruption in the music industry.

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Kendrick Lamar Aiming For Biggest Hip-Hop Album Streaming Debut Of 2024 Since Drake

November 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar’s new album GNX has already been a massive success, especially when considering that it arrived without notice. The Compton rapper unleashed the project this Friday (November 22), taking supporters by surprise. It’s been rumored for months that he had something on the way, but regardless, nearly everyone was caught off guard.

According to Talk Of The Charts on X, the project is expected to have the second biggest hip-hop streaming debut in the U.S. this year, with roughly 350-400 million projected streams. This would put Kendrick just behind Drake, whose album For All The Dogs earned 514 million streams in its opening week. This is ironic considering their viral lyrical battle a few months back, which by most accounts, Kendrick won.

Kendrick Lamar’s New Album Sees Immediate Success

Kendrick Lamar Aiming For Biggest Hip-Hop Album Streaming Debut Of 2024 Since Drake — Apr 23, 2017; Indio, CA, USA; Kendrick Lamar performs during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club. Zoe Meyers / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

With that being said, Kendrick fans didn’t even know GNX was coming, whereas Drizzy spent plenty of time promoting FATD. Regardless, these are impressive accomplishments for both performers and certainly something to brag about. Kendrick’s unexpected drop has had social media users in shambles in recent days, as countless fans, critics, and peers give their reviews. This includes TDE’s Top Dawg, who took to his Instagram Story this weekend to issue a cryptic warning. “Dot is a dangerous man right now,” his post began. “Everything I thought he would be at 16 years old is here right now. Everybody stand down. I promise you.”

Lil Wayne, on the other hand, appeared confused that he got called out for his reaction to Kendrick’s upcoming Superbowl Halftime Show performance. “Man wtf I do?! I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head. Let’s not take kindness for weakness. Let this giant sleep. I beg u all. No one really wants destruction, not even me but I shall destroy if disturbed. On me. Love,” he wrote on X.

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Queen Latifah & Missy Elliott Receive National Medals Of Arts From Joe Biden

October 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott are easily some of the most versatile and forward-thinking female hip-hop stars of the genre. Without them, who knows where that corner of rap would be. Well, POTUS Joe Biden and the United States government certainly recognize their hand in music but also for their general trailblazing abilities. According to AllHipHop, this past Monday, Latifah and Elliott were awarded with National Medals of Arts. They are the highest honor any artist can receive from the United States government. To be exact, “the highest award given to artists, arts patrons, and groups by the United States Government and honors exemplary individuals and organizations that have advanced the arts in America and offered inspiration to others through their distinguished achievement, support, or patronage.”

Elliott was quick to thank Joe Biden on X (Twitter) for the achievement. “I am HUMBLY GRATEFUL! Crying Tears of JOY! Thinking of the days I wasn’t so strong but through FAITH & PRAYER I kept going.. I’m SO THANKFUL. @POTUS & CONGRATULATIONS to the other amazing ppl who was blessed with this honor.”

Missy Elliott Shouts Out Queen Latifah & Joe Biden

However, the gushing didn’t stop there, as the “Get Ur Freak On” rapper also gave her iconic contemporary tons of praise. “And a BiG CONGRATS to my sis @IAMQUEENLATIFAH who deserve all the bouquets. She also was honored today! Thank you for kicking down doors QUEEN for me & those after you #NationalMedalsofArts @FLOTUS The entire committee.” Biden made sure to speak highly about the recipients, tweeting, “You are inspiring as individuals and truly extraordinary as a group. The newest recipients of the National Medals of Arts and Humanities have broken barriers, blazed new trails, and redefined culture. They are truth-tellers, bridge-builders, and change-seekers. And above all they are masters of their crafts who have made us a better America.”

What are your thoughts on Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott earning National Medals of Arts from Joe Biden? Are they deserving of this honor, why or why not? How impactful have they been to music in your opinion? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Queen Latifah and Missy Elliott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Music Video For “HUMBLE.” Hits Rare Milestone

October 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar, while mostly more of an artist’s artist, still has loads of bangers and hits in his catalog. “B****, Don’t Kill My Vibe,” “Money Trees,” “Swimming Pools,” “All The Stars,” and most recently, “Not Like Us,” are just a handful. The other one you have to throw in there is “HUMBLE.,” easily the biggest record off of Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. The lead single went on to debut at number two in the Billboard Hot 100. However, it would eventually climb to number one, making it Kendrick’s first-ever solo release to do so. Overall, though, it was his second, as his feature on Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” was the first.

What was also incredible about “HUMBLE.” was that it was the highest chart rap song at the time since Eminem and Rihanna’s “Love The Way You Lie.” Now, after seven years, the track is still doing massive numbers. According to HipHopDX, it’s fantastically creative music video (Dave Meyers, Kendrick, and Dave Free) now has over one billion views. Currently, it sits at 1,000,574,820.

Kendrick Lamar Deserves To Not Be “HUMBLE.” After This Amazing Accomplishment

It’s easily his most-watched set of visuals, with the next closest being “All The Stars” with over 465 million. This is just one more accomplishment for Lamar in 2024, as he has already been named the Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner and took down Drake head-to-head in their heated battle. Some may nitpick or view this as a fairly insignificant achievement. There’s already a lot of people hating on Lamar a ton in 2024. But overall, he’s doing some incredible things that need to be praised.

What are your thoughts on Kendrick Lamar’s music video for “HUMBLE.” achieving one billion views on YouTube? Is this a major accomplishment, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Kendrick Lamar. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Eminem Makes History With Impressive Billboard 200 Milestone

September 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s been a busy few months for Eminem. In July, the hitmaker unleashed his twelfth studio album, The Death Of Slim Shady. The concept album was mostly well-received by listeners, and he has even more on the way. Earlier this week, he dropped a trailer for the deluxe edition of the project, labeled the Expanded Mourner’s Edition.

It’s expected to include various bonus tracks, and one of them is rumored to feature production by The Alchemist, who appeared in the teaser. Eminem’s new and upcoming work isn’t the only material gaining recognition these days, however. According to Billboard, he’s celebrating yet another exciting milestone.

Curtain Call: The Hits Spends 700th Week On Billboard 200

Eminem Makes History With Impressive Billboard 200 Milestone — Eminem performs prior to the Terence Crawford v Israil Madrimov WBA World Interim WBO World Super Welterweight Title fight at BMO Stadium on August 3, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images)

The outlet reports that his 2005 best-of compilation, Curtain Call: The Hits, has spent over 700 weeks on the Billboard 200. He hit the 700 mark last week, moving roughly 8,000 album equivalent units. The album is only the sixth in history to do so, and the first rap album ever. Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Journey, Metallica, and Creedence Clearwater Revival have reached the milestone in the past.

HipHopDX attributes the compilation’s success to a loophole, as Billboard‘s rules state that a song appearing on more than one album has to be assigned to one. This is determined by whichever album sells the most that week. Since the compilation contains several of Em’s early hits, they’re often attributed to it, adding to its overall tally. What do you think of Eminem becoming the first rapper whose album has spent 700 weeks or more on the Billboard 200? Are you surprised by this or not? Are you looking forward to hearing the Expanded Mourner’s Edition of his new album The Death Of Slim Shady when it drops this Friday? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake’s “Take Care” Further Solidifies Classic Status With Jaw-Dropping Milestone

September 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake must have put something in his 2011 album Take Care because fans can still not get enough of it. The album will turn 13 on November 15 but it feels like it’s hardly aged and this new milestone proves that. According to a repost from djakademikstv, Chart Data has discovered that the sophomore record has now spent 600 weeks on the Billboard Hot 200 chart. This makes it just the ninth LP to do so, ironically tailing just behind Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city. Some fans made the effort to point that out in the comments section. “good kid mad city is higher on billboard right now”, one IG user replied.

However, there were a lot of hip-hop fans appreciating the greatness of Drake and Take Care. One floored person writes, “Do yall realize how crazy this is….. 12 YEARS on the charts bro, that is actually insane”. “Absolute classic!!”, another simply states. There were also people reminiscing on why this project means so much to them. “This one right here can never leave #1 for me just the nostalgia alone… like the ending of “Look What You Done” still puts a tear in my eye today … it was just a different time”.

Drake Fans Reminisce About Take Care

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Times certainly are different now for Drizzy, as it seems the whole industry is essentially turning on him. The beef with Kendrick really has shifted things in terms of how people view him. However, just like Take Care, Drake can never truly be forgotten for good. He does have some things in the works post battle, and it will be interesting to see how he handles each step moving forward.

What are your thoughts on Drake’s Take Care spending 600 weeks on the Billboard Hot 200 chart? Is this his best project, why or why not? How often do you revisit the album and what songs do you bump the most? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Ab-Soul Hits Billboard Hot 100 With J. Cole Assist, A Career Milestone

April 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ab-Soul has a reason to celebrate! The Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) rapper has recently scored his first Billboard Hot 100 entry. The win is a courtesy of a collaboration with none other than J. Cole. Cole’s track “Pi,” featuring Ab-Soul and rising talent Daylyt, has not only made its mark on the Hot 100 but has also ascended to No. 29 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It appears on Cole’s mixtape Might Delete Later. For Ab-Soul, this achievement marks a significant breakthrough in his career. Moreover, it signals a new chapter of recognition and acclaim.

Despite his longstanding presence in the rap game, Ab-Soul’s journey to chart success has been one of gradual ascent rather than meteoric rise. Known for his lyricism, Ab-Soul has carved out a niche. Moreover, he has a dedicated fan base that’s drawn to his thought-provoking narratives. Throughout his career, Ab-Soul has collaborated with a roster of hip-hop legends. He has earned respect within the industry for his artistic integrity and lyrical ability. From studio sessions with Nas and Hit-Boy to teaching courses on songwriting technique at Mickey Factz’s Pendulum Ink Academy, Ab-Soul has continually sought to push the boundaries of his artistry while staying true to his roots.

Ab-Soul Earns First Charting Record

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 27: Recording artist Ab-Soul performs onstage during the Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, Jay Rock concert during 2015 BET Experience at Staples Center on June 27, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/FilmMagic)

Furthermore, it’s worth noting that the track “Pi” received some backlash. J. Cole delivers verses that have stirred controversy due to his potentially insensitive content. In one segment, Cole’s lyrics raise questions, as they could be interpreted as containing casual transphobic undertones. He raps, “Is you a demon or is that demeanor for the ‘Gram? Tell us/They plead the fifth, I’m seeing hints of a trans fella/In cancel culture’s vicinity, he’s no killer, trust me/Beneath his chosen identity, there is still a pussy, period.” However, only time will tell if he plans on clearing it up or not.

Looking ahead, the future appears promising for Ab-Soul. Top Dawg Entertainment’s announcement of a deluxe version of his current album, HERBERT, suggests that fans can expect more from the TDE star in the coming months. Moreover, with LeBron James reportedly stepping in to A&R his next project, the artist’s trajectory seems destined for even greater heights. Stay tuned to HNHH for more music news.

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Drake Becomes First Artist To Reach This Unbelievable Spotify Milestone

March 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake is easily one of the biggest artists of all time. Whenever he drops a new project, you can be sure that he will sell over 500K units in the first week. Moreover, he typically always goes number one, unless he is going up against Taylor Swift. Overall, his streaming numbers are also massive. He is constantly breaking new records on platforms like Tidal, Spotify, and of course, Apple Music. With each passing day, it feels like Drizzy is breaking some sort of record, and that is not slowing down, at all.

For instance, according to HipHopDX, Drake just hit a milestone that has never been achieved in the history of Spotify. This week, Drizzy hit a total of 95 billion streams. Overall, these are unfathomable numbers. Very few artists have hit 1 billion streams as a whole. However, Drake has managed to do that 95 times over. This is thanks to numerous multi-billion-stream songs and some of the biggest albums in hip-hop. At this point, no one can stop Drizzy’s monumental trajectory.

Drake Leads The Pack

One can only imagine what kind of numbers he will hit in the future. He is going to continue dropping albums, and we imagine those will also break records. Even if Drake isn’t your cup of tea, you have to appreciate the greatness we are witnessing. Only time will tell what he can achieve as he approaches his 40s.

Let us know what you think of this new milestone from Drake. When do you think he will hit 100 billion streams? 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. 2024 is shaping up to be an incredible year.

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Beyoncé Hits Another New Milestone

March 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Beyoncé continues to reign supreme in the music industry, effortlessly adding more feathers to her already illustrious cap. Her latest triumph comes with “Texas Hold ‘Em” soaring to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart merely two weeks post-release. Moreover, the Queen Bey’s domination doesn’t stop there, as she recently celebrated two more remarkable career milestones. Chart Data, the authority on all things chart-related, disclosed that as of Friday (March 1), Beyoncé has etched her name in history by clinching the record for the most unique chart airplay appearances among female artists. This milestone catapults her above the previous record holder, the iconic Mariah Carey.

This feat underscores Beyoncé’s unparalleled versatility and widespread appeal, with her songs gracing a staggering 18 different airplay charts. While some may expect her to dominate charts like Adult Contemporary, Adult Pop Airplay, and R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, her influence extends even further, reaching unexpected territories like Country Airplay, Latin Airplay, and even Smooth Jazz Airplay.

Beyonce Breaks New Record

Beyoncé breaks the record for most unique airplay chart appearances for any female artist in Billboard history, surpassing @MariahCarey.

She has appeared on 18 different airplay charts (Adult Alternative Airplay, Adult Contemporary, Adult Pop Airplay, Adult R&B Airplay,… pic.twitter.com/2HkQZjjYDe

— chart data (@chartdata) March 1, 2024

Moreover, Beyoncé shows no signs of slowing down on the streaming front either. Chart Data confirms that “Texas Hold ‘Em” has officially crossed the monumental threshold of 100 million streams on Spotify. What’s even more impressive is that this achievement makes it Beyoncé’s fastest song to hit this milestone, further solidifying her status as an unstoppable force in the music world. Even Dolly Parton had to give her congratulations!

With each milestone she conquers, Beyoncé continues to redefine the boundaries of success and influence in the music industry. Her unparalleled talent, unwavering work ethic, and ability to connect with audiences across genres cement her as not just a musical icon, but a cultural phenomenon. As she continues to push boundaries and break records, one thing remains certain: Beyoncé’s reign knows no bounds. Are you looking forward to more country music from the Queen Bey?

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