Earlier this month, Joe Budden sparked a major debate, and now he’s doubling down. During a recent episode of his podcast, his co-host Ice asked “Who has the greatest mixtape discography?” Budden’s answer was simple but has since earned him some backlash. “Oh, that’s easy. Me,” he said.
After some discussion, Budden settled on a list of six names. “Yeah, I’m stopping it there: Jeezy, Wayne, 50, me, Fab and Kiss [Jadakiss],” he declared. Now, in response to the outrage over his remarks, he’s decided to clarify. In the newest episode of the podcast, he explained that he was simply sharing his own opinion, and wasn’t trying to persuade anyone to change their own.
Joe budden checks the haters for attacking him for saying he had the best mixtape discography and then the fans of lil Wayne got pissed, joe says you’re not going to shame me for picking me over the field !!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/LvfmYBa2BM
“I just want to announce that because my answer is something to a question, by no means am I trying to convince y’all to have the same answer or share in that,” Budden explained. “Yeah, I hate that sh*t. Answer a question on the pod and n****s want to come argue with you about your answer to a f*ckin’ subjective question. F*ck you n****s.” He went on, noting how he never actually said his mixtape discography was better than Lil Wayne’s, despite what some reports suggested.
Backlash over his mixtape remarks isn’t the only thing Budden’s fired back at recently, however. Earlier this week, he also shut down Jaguar Wright, who alleged that she saw a video of Budden having sex with Stevie J. “She is grabbing the salacious and very obvious headlines and expounding on them with s**t,” he said. “I can say with 100% certainty, oh, that this lady just be saying s**t to add to the luster of whatever the f**k she’s saying.” What do you think of Joe Budden doubling down on his stance that he has the greatest mixtape catalog? Do you agree with him or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
This past weekend, Tory Lanez joined Travis Scott in rereleasing a 10-year-old mixtape. For the Canadian it came in the form of dropping Lost Causeonto DSPs. Fans of his know that this project is very important to his catalog, and it’s also one of his earliest. It’s a pretty foundational piece to the singer, rapper, and producer’s identity, and it pretty much helped springboard him to stardom. Besides that, the tape just means a lot to Tory overall. He was struggling financially at that the time and Trina was there to help in so many ways, including with this project. We are happy its officially here and it’s been fun to revisit it.
One of the tracks that we still enjoy thoroughly to this day from Tory Lanez on it is “The Godfather.” It’s a terrific closer and we feel it more than holds a candle to the rest of hits. In addition to it being a great song about his come up, this track also has a cool connection to HNHH. If you aren’t familiar, the site had a huge hand in helping Tory release his “Fargo Fridays” series. “The Godfather” was a track that was a part of that collaboration with us, so it also some sentimental value to us. But bias aside, it’s just a powerful moment in his catalog and an important one at that.
We was just some little n****s On and off the corner, just wanna be a baller But I was just a little n****, just a little n**** And I hit me a lil’ lick, same day I got rich Then I drop six hundred, told them b****es, “I’m big homie” Told them n****s they done turn me to the old me
The theme for Tory Lanez in 2024 has been to revisit the good ole’ days. What we mean is that the Canadian rapper, singer, and producer has treated longtime fans to some of his older works that never got official releases. It started in early July with him dropping off “Lost Tapes” from various points in his over 10-year career. Just a few weeks later, Tory decided to give all of these songs a home on his “Free Tory Playlist”, which he announced via a prison phone call. In addition to that, “The Color Violet” MC would reveal that he was going to include some new songs from behind bars via the “Prison Tapes”. Sadly, they are currently discontinued until further notice. But this setback hasn’t deterred Tory Lanez because he’s still giving the people what they want with material like Lost Cause.
OG supporters will know what this is. But for those that don’t, this a 2014 mixtape that also never got to see the light of day on DSPs. It’s one of his earliest projects and in listening to it, you can certainly see how this helped lay the groundwork for what we know Tory’s sound to be today. That being the mixture of rap and R&B with some hints of alternative R&B. Lanez announced its rerelease in pretty emotional fashion on IG earlier this week by thanking Trina for helping make his music dreams reality. Check out the 10-year-old release (as of October 1), now.
Nicki Minaj may have dozens of classic singles on her albums, but she made a name for herself on the mixtape circuit. She dropped beloved releases like Sucka Free and Beam Me Up, Scotty in the late 00s, before linking up with Young Money. Minaj has rarely looked back at this period of her career, but a new tweet from the rapper suggests that is going to change. She was discussing set list preferences with her fans on social media, and hinted at the possibility of an upcoming mixtape tour.
Nicki Minaj asked what songs her fans wanted to her during her current Pink Friday 2 tour. Of course, fans flooded the comment section with suggestions. When one Barb suggested a song from Minaj’s mixtape days, though, the rapper pushed back against the idea. The reason? She’s saving the song for something down the line. “We’ll save that for the mixtape tour guys,” she wrote. “Another idea I had a while back.” She included a playful gif of Prince with the tweet, suggesting she knew good and well that her fans would freak out over the news. The rapper was right.
Nicki Minaj has looked fondly upon her mixtapes in recent years. The rapper released an abbreviated version of Beam Me Up, Scotty on streaming platforms in 2021. She explained her rationale for the drop during an Instagram Live. “This is just to get back to the basics a little bit,” she noted. “To the essence of why I started rapping.” There was also a pointed effort to bring back “mixtape Nicki” on her most recent album, Pink Friday 2. “I’m creating music like how I used to create music,” she told Power 98.3. “When I first started rapping on mixtapes… Being in the moment, staying present in the moment and seeing what happens.”
Nicki Minaj has also flirted with the notion of dropping another mixtape in the vein of her Young Money brother, Drake. Minaj told Paper Magazine that she nearly recorded a joint mixtape with Future back in 2017. Unfortunately, plans for the release ultimately fell through. “It’s very hard to make those types of ideas come to fruition,” she explained. “But when they do come together like the Jay and Kanye West [project], then it’s magic for sure.” Hopefully Nicki Minaj follows through with her mixtape tour plans.
Travis Scott is having a great time at Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Fest this weekend, and he had a very special announcement for fans. He revealed that his fan-favorite mixtape Days Before Rodeo will hit streaming services soon. This is particularly exciting because the project’s ten-year anniversary is this Sunday (August 18), so it would line up perfectly. It also adds to all the exciting fun that La Flame has had over the past few days, including a foot race with IShowSpeed.
Furthermore, this re-release would surely put a lot of newer Travis Scott fans onto his old material… That is, if they weren’t bumping “Drugs You Should Try It” and “Skyfall” already. A lot of these newer fans probably saw him join Future and Metro Boomin for a surprise performance during the duo’s Brooklyn tour stop. It seems like the “Cinderella” collaborators had a blast onstage, and the fans in attendance certainly reciprocated that energy in the pit and in the stands. If Days Before Rodeo does come out on streaming services, it would be great to see if more cuts from it make his setlists.
But other Travis Scott fans are more concerned with how the music industry receives his newer music today, and you probably know who and what we’re talking about. Cactus Jack Stans expressed outrage at the Grammys giving Killer Mike the Best Rap Album award this year over Travis, a conversation that continues to this day. Nowadays, it has more to do with commercial performance, as Scott’s fanbase clowned Mike’s recent sales for his new project. It’s a tiresome convo, but we can all agree that both MCs deserve this love and much more.
Meanwhile, Travis Scott probably feels quite grateful and lucky these days, especially after recent concerning events. Following his Paris arrest, authorities released him and didn’t charge him with anything, which was likely a relief for him and for fans. With Days Before Rodeo seemingly on the horizon and South American tour dates coming up, there will be a lot more to enjoy from the Houston creative in 2024. Let’s just hope that this isn’t an unfulfilled promise.
Slim Thug has been rapping since the late 90s. He’s one of the OGs of Houston hip-hop, and he’s kept up his impressive output throughout the 21st century. He has 20 mixtapes, a half a dozen collab albums, and 15 studio albums to his name. It’s safe to assume he’s made a pretty penny off these releases, but Slim Thug went a step further during an interview with The Art of Dialogue. The rapper went as far as to claim that he’s made more money from mixtapes than any artist in history. No hyperbole or quotes taken out of context. Thug is legit laying claim to being the mixtape king.
The rapper was so confident in his claim that he detailed his retail process. Slim Thug told The Art of Dialogue that he figured out how to move tapes when he was a teenager. He credited Michael “5000” Watts, the co-founder of Swishahouse Records, for showing him the ropes. “When I first met Michael ‘5000’ Watts, he showed me that I can do something that I love to do,” the rapper noted. “I’ve learned self-value from day one. No n**ga underground made more money on mixtapes than me independently.” Slim Thug went on to assert that his mixtape hustle has been far more profitable than his peers. He said that New York sellers like DJ Drama would lose money by giving tapes away for free.
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) July 21, 2024
“Not them n**gas Drama and them either,” he told the outlet. “They was giving they sh*t away. Our wholesale price was eight [dollars].” The price, coupled with Slim Thug’s longevity, is what has led the rapper to boast about his profits. “No n**ga was getting more money than us who did it that long,” he promised. “No n-gga did it as long as Slim — underground, getting paid off mixtapes… Period.” This is not the first time that Slim Thug has flexed his hustling skills to an outlet. During a 2016 interview with Forbes, the rapper detailed the various adjustments that he’s had to make in order to stay relevant and successful when retail chains like Best Buy cut into his profits.
Slim Thug signed a contract with Interscope Records, but returned to being an indie artist after he fulfilled his album deal. He claimed that he only signed the deal in order to boost his profile, and accrue new fans that he could subsequently sell to on his own. “I just took advantage of the promotion they gave me,” he admitted. “They promoted me worldwide. I wanted to take advantage of that and say, let me go back independent with the worldwide promotion that Interscope gave me already and benefit off of that.” While it’s hard to fact check Slim Thug’s mixtape claim, it’s hard to deny his business acumen.
Since Chief Keef released Almighty So in 2013, fans have wanted more. While the rapper has dropped many projects since then, they just weren’t a continuation of the beloved mixtape. However, in May 2024, over a decade after Almighty So, he finally released the highly anticipated Almighty So 2. The album contains lots of sick beats, and stellar performances from Chief Keef, so it’s no surprise fans are loving it.
It’s been a long time coming, and now that it’s finally here — with a tour on the way, as well — it’s an almost surreal experience for many listeners. Chief Keef, with the help of his collaborators, has delivered a memorable album that lives up to high expectations. Almighty So 2 is filled with fire tracks that are brought to life by Keef’s performance, and impeccable production handled by the Chicago star himself. Here are the seven best beats on the new studio album by Chief Keef.
Track 6 on Almighty So 2, “Too Trim” is easily among the songs with the best beats on the album. The track was produced by Chief Keef and Young Malcolm and sees both producers leaving nothing on the floor. It has all the elements of a great drill record, and then some. Undoubtedly, it is one of the most menacing beats on the project. All its many elements come together nicely to evoke an unsettling, yet exciting feeling. To his credit, Chief Keef rarely ever misses on tough beats and that’s certainly the case on “Too Trim.”
6. “I’m Tryna Sleep”
Almighty So 2 is a 16-track album, and “I’m Tryna Sleep” is the very last song on the body of work. Although it’s the album’s closing track, it certainly packs one of the hardest punches on Almighty So 2. The track is solely produced by Chief Keef, who equally delivers a grand performance on what is undoubtedly one of the album’s hardest beats. The rapper cooked with the beat, and then, ate it up with his bars and aggressive delivery. “I’m Tryna Sleep” opens with soothing keys. However, do not be fooled, because just a few seconds in, it switches up and catches you off guard. It is a masterclass in drill.
Another track that starts off misleadingly, “Jesus” has a hypnotic guitar melody that’s the center of attention within the first minute. However, a few seconds before the one-minute mark, it transitions into a dramatic drill beat. This track was produced by Chief Keef, Mike WiLL Made It, and Shawn Ferrari. Without a doubt, it is one of the best beats Chief Keef raps on throughout Almighty So 2. Both Keef and Lil Gnar bring the heat on this track, especially after that sick beat switch.
4. “Banded Up” (Ft. Tierra Whack)
“Banded Up” is the eighth song on the tracklist of Almighty So 2. Featuring the eclectic Tierra Whack, it is one of the standout tracks in a sea of great songs. Both performers deliver excellently, aided by production that fits snugly around their bars. Solely produced by Chief Keef, “Banded Up” easily ranks among the absolute best beats on Almighty So 2.
3. “1,2,3”
This track contains one of eight beats solely produced by Chief Keef on Almighty So 2. It is also definitely among the hardest of them all. Chief Keef did his thing on this song, with both the rapping and the production. All the original elements he put together while cooking the beat come together very nicely. However, what makes the beat even better is the sampled tracks it incorporates. “1,2,3” contains samples from two tracks, “And I Love Her” by Bobby Womack, and “Land of a Thousand Dances” by Wilson Pickett. Altogether, these elements, original and borrowed, make one of the standout tracks on the album.
From the very first second of “Neph Nem,” you can already tell it’ll be a banger. The cinematic quality of the keys and drums that open the song prepares listeners for the rest of the beat. When the remaining elements of the beat come in before the 30-second mark, it’s glorious. This is another one of the eight beats Chief Keef produces solely by himself on the album. On “Neph Nem,” he lays it all out on the floor, and unsurprisingly, the performers don’t disappoint either. Ballout and G Herbo’s contributions to the song help make it an undisputed highlight on Almighty So 2.
1. “Runner”
Opening with the soulful voice of Nancy Wilson, this track leaves an immediate impression on listeners. It enchants and disarms you, leaving you totally unprepared for the heavy beat drop that follows. This is arguably the best of all the beats Chief Keef produced on this album. From the 808s to the sublime keys, to the hi-hats, this beat has a lot going on. However, it all melds together without a problem. Additionally, it samples “Streetrunner” by Nancy Wilson. Her vocals are laced throughout the track at specific points, giving the song some extra sauce.
Future’s work ethic is legendary. He dropped mixtapes every other month in the mid-2010s, and he just dropped two collab albums with Metro Boomin. You know, the ones that started the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle. Pluto has thrown shots at the 6 God here and there, but it seemed like he was moving on from the battle to focus on new music. He got on X (formerly Twitter) and set the Freebanz fanbase on fire with two announcements. “May 10” and “Mixtape Pluto.” Even those who practice Foxy Brown math know what this meant: new mixtape on May 10.
Well, it turns out 2 and 2 didn’t make 4. The release date came, and there was no new tape. Instead, Future dropped a new single with Tee Grizzley titled “Swear to God.” The single absolutely slaps, with Future and Grizzley swapping bars over an animated trap beat. The confusion over there being a new mixtape stemmed from the chorus of “Swear to God.”
Future Quoted A Misleading Lyric From His New Single
Future warbles his way through different things he’ll swear to god over, but the takeaway line is: “F*ck your album, shit ain’t slapping like my mixtape.” The rapper tweeted this line a few days before the song dropped, which again made it seem like he had a whole tape ready to go.
It was good promo for “Swear to God,” but it was also a disappointing discovery for fans. Future hasn’t dropped a solo mixtape since Purple Reign in 2016, and a collab tape since Wrld on Drugs in 2018. He’s been in album mode for close to a decade, and fans wanted to hear what he sounded like with a grittier aesthetic. In Future’s defense, his delivery on the new song is definitely “mixtape Pluto” in terms of feel.
Fan reactions on X were mixed. Some were disappointed that they confused the rollout of a song with a whole tape. “Who tf convinced us that future was droppin a mixtape,” one user wrote. “After droppin back to back solo albums in less than a month.”
Others took a more frustrated approach, and claimed the rapper did a bad job of clarifying what was coming. “Future blew my Friday already,” they added. “Nobody wanted a weak single with Tee grizzley like what. We wanted a mixtape.”
Here are some more fan reactions to get you through the disappointment of having to wait on the next Future tape.
FUTURE Don’t play wit my money don’t play with my emotions and don’t play bout dropping no mixtape pic.twitter.com/mwb4GwCHRq
thought Future was actually dropping a tape whole time “Fuck yo album shit ain’t slappin like my mixtape” was just a song lyric on this tee Grizzley x future song pic.twitter.com/7OBB46ySL7
GloRilla is making major moves in the music scene, and she is keeping the momentum going. After teasing fans with a new single featuring Megan Thee Stallion and embarking on a summer tour together, GloRilla is back with some exciting news. If you’ve been sleeping on her recent successes, it’s time to wake up and take notice—GloRilla has been on fire lately! Moreover, her most recent single “Yeah Glo!” solidifies her status as a force to be reckoned with. Now, after much anticipation, GloRilla is back with a brand new mixtape, Ehhthang Ehhthang.
Furthermore, GloRilla is giving her fans something to appreciate. Ehhthang Ehhthang is a game-changer in GloRilla’s already impressive catalog. “Yeah Glo!” is the lead single for the project, while the highly anticipated collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, now titled “Wanna Be,” is the second single. GloRilla has treated fans to a sneak peek of the mixtape’s vibe, sharing audio snippets of two tracks on both X and Instagram. From what we’ve heard so far, these trap beats are pure Memphis grit. Fans responded to her announcement with various versions of “Yeah Glo!” support.
But that’s not all. GloRilla has enlisted some heavy-hitting features for Ehhthang Ehhthang, including Moneybagg Yo, Finesse2Tymes, Real Boston Richey, and Kevo Muney. With such an impressive lineup, it’s no wonder fans were buzzing with excitement. And with GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion set to hit the road together this summer, concertgoers are in for a wild ride. Furthermore, fans are already speculating whether this mixtape will be GloRilla’s best project yet. With “Yeah Glo!” and the juicy previews of other tracks, expectations are sky-high. And let’s not forget the intriguing homage to Soulja Boy’s “Pretty Boy Swag” with “Wanna Be.” This mixtape is shaping up to be a must-listen.
Have you listened to GloRilla’s new mixtape? If you haven’t pressed play yet, which feature are you most excited to hear? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned to HNHH for all the latest updates on GloRilla and Ehhthang Ehhthang. Don’t miss out on the hottest music news—keep it locked right here for everything you need to know.
Tracklist:
1. “Yeah Glo!” 2. “All Dere” Feat. Moneybagg Yo 3. “Nun Of Dem” 4. “No Bih” 5. “Wanna Be” Feat. Megan Thee Stallion 6. “Opp Sh*t” 7. “Aite” Feat. Kevo Muney 8. “Bad Bih 4 Ya” Feat. Boston Richey 9. “Finesse Da Glo” Feat. Finesse 2X 10. “High AF” 11. “GMFU PT. 2” 12. “In Dat Mode”
Doe Boy is not going to shock anybody with his versatility. The Ohio rapper makes trunk-rattling trap music and doesn’t bother trying to switch things up from project to project. This makes him less pop-friendly than his label boss, Future, but it also means he’s consistent in terms of his subject matter and overall aesthetic. Been Him, Doe Boy’s latest EP, is a testament to this consistency. It’s 21 minutes of flexing over moody, hi-hat filled instrumentals.
“Flex appeal” is a phrase Doe Boy uses on the standout track “Pre Skool,” and it succinctly explains the thrill of listening to his music. It’s stylish and slick. There are no features on Been Him, but the rapper has no problem maintaining the spotlight with his relentless flow and grim storytelling. Despite only being 30, he spits with the authority of someone a decade older. This preternatural weariness really shines on “Call My Bluff” and “Shoulda Coulda Woulda,” with their G-funk influence and ominous piano chords.
The musical uniformity on Been Him is both a blessing and a curse. The production ensures that the EP has a sonic cohesiveness, but it also means that some of the tracks blend together. “Been Slime” and “Get Like Dat” are nondescript trap cuts that fail to generate much excitement, and “Still Slatt” rides a descending piano instrumental that fans have heard millions of variations of since Young Jeezy dropped Trap or Die in 2005. They aren’t bad, they’re just forgettable.
What are your thoughts on this new EP, Been Him, by Doe Boy? Is this his best project to date, why or why not? What songs do you like the most and why? Did Doe Boy manage to keep the project interesting without guest features? We would like 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 surrounding Doe Boy. Finally, stay with us for everything the most informative project posts throughout the week.
FUTURE 
Don’t play wit my money 
don’t play with my emotions 
and don’t play bout dropping no mixtape 
(@1JohnnyB_) 
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