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Tems & KAYTRANADA Start The Summer On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“Less is more” is the motto this time around on our new R&B Season playlist update, because even though we were pretty strict with our selections this time around, they all have so much to offer. Of course, one of the big topics of conversation right now is the brand new KAYTRANADA album TIMELESS, which is a pretty fitting description now that we think about it. After all, the crisp and clean production all over this project, the grooves, the melodic sensibilities, and the vocal performances would stun anyone in any era, and it’s a very praiseworthy feat of engaging songwriting and immersive sonic wizardry. If you want to preview it with a highlight, check out the Childish Gambino collab “Witchy” for some amazing chemistry.

Another massive album from the world of R&B-related musicianship this week is the much-anticipated new record from Tems, Born In The Wild. As opposed to the funky and collab-heavy TIMELESS, this release complements it perfectly if you’re interested in checking both of them out if you haven’t already. This new full-length is a more breezy and tender experience with even more spotlit vocal wonder and a more minimal, atmospheric, but nonetheless immediate approach. Check out the Afrobeat and hip-hop-fusing “Free Fall” with J. Cole to get an idea of the beauty the album holds.

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

Finally, we wanted to shout out Zacari’s “Destiny” as one of, if not the best R&B-adjacent single that dropped this week. It’s a really sweet and catchy cut, and it plays with a lot of elements like scorching guitar, high-toned vocals, grand synths, and bombastic percussion to make something larger than life. These ingredients don’t sound perfectly mixed, but the progressions and evolutions here make it a much easier pill to swallow. In addition, the flange effects and very dramatic presentation give this track a bit of an ’80s touch that goes over pretty solidly.

With previous singles like “Lonewolf Still” in mind, it looks like Zacari is going to drop something pretty impressive in a more long-form manner soon. But regardless, we want to know which of these R&B Season playlist inclusions was your favorite this week. We know we missed a couple, so let us know what other great drops we should’ve added from this week down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest great releases around the clock.

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Keyshia Cole Sings With Damian Lillard At The Club Amid Hunxho Fling

June 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Keyshia Cole’s dealt with a lot this year on the social media front, handling backlash, gossip, speculation, and alleged disloyalty concerning her relationship with Hunxho. While we haven’t heard much on that front as of late, it seems like she wants to just have a good time in the club and forget about the drama in the way she knows best: singing her heart out. Moreover, the R&B star recently gave an impromptu and simple performance at a nightclub during a DJ set, and to some fans’ surprise, Damian Lillard was there in attendance singing right along with her. Folks in the comments noted their shared Oakland heritage before speculative and exaggerated fling rumors take over.

Jokes aside, Keyshia Cole probably feels untouchable in these moments, or at least, they provide a nice distraction from how hectic and overbearing the Internet can be. There are a lot more people speaking on her than she probably expected over this Hunxho thing, but that’s just the gossip train that she can either take advantage of, push forward, or attempt to outright halt. For example, Momma Dee recently took to social media for an interview to warn folks that this couple could be a transactional one. It’s the type of commentary that necessitates a label or any reason for being together that it’s the simple likelihood that they enjoy each other’s company.

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Elsewhere, Damian Lillard is having some fun of his own right now, and hopefully this Keyshia Cole crossover is one of many cool moments so far in his off-season. The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers despite some killer performances from Dame, plus the fact that he did not play for most of the series. Hopefully he achieves some sense of balance as well between his training, his personal life, and his hobbies and desires. After all, the All-Star deserves his rest to fuel next season’s grind.

Meanwhile, Keyshia Cole will also have to dodge advances from Antonio Brown and some other antics in this current era of headlines. Whether the Hunxho relationship goes anywhere dramatic is a mystery for the rest of the year. But hopefully that continues to see other clips of every celebrity involved just having a good time. Lord knows that they won’t find it on Twitter…

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Flau’jae Is Dropping An Album, Shows Off Artwork And Announces Release Date

June 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The talented player Flau’jae Johnson, who assisted LSU in defending its NCAA basketball championship the previous season, is gaining attention in the music business. She recently worked with Lil Wayne and signed a distribution agreement with Roc Nation. Johnson, who juggles her two careers in basketball and music, has stated publicly that she is unable to decide between the two. Johnson discussed the release of new music and a podcast in an interview with Overtime WBB. “Yeah, I got a podcast coming out real soon,” Johnson said. “And I got my project, ‘Best of Both Worlds,’ it dropped in June. Super soon [podcast will come].”

Regarding any fresh features on her next album, Johnson responded, “Yeah, it’s a lot of different kinds of music, but I’m excited for it. It’s a lot of features. It’s just different. It’s like a new four.” March saw the premiere of her “Love Is Blind” music video. Johnson has given rap performances within 24 hours of team training despite her hectic schedule. The New York Times claims that Johnson uses her residence as her recording studio. In her spare time, she records music and writes lyrics while traveling to games. Now, she has announced the release date of her new project.

Flau’jae Shows Off Artwork And Release Date For New Album

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Flau’jae wrote in her instagram post, “I am so excited to let y’all into my world, juggling music and basketball hasn’t been the easiest journey for me, but it has definitely been the most rewarding . I love you all. This Project is gonna Change My Life and I can’t wait to experience this journey with you y’all on June 28th.” She continued, “But for now I dropped “Pop It” which is on the project so y’all can have something to listen to until it drops!! it’s out on ALL platforms and you might see a little surprise on the project when you go stream pop it”

Overall, Flau’jae is excited about her new project, and fans seem to be clamoring for her music. Flau’jae Johnson, the star guard for LSU and wearer of jersey number four, had a spectacular sophomore campaign. Her play earned her positions on the 2024 Albany 2 All-Region Team and the 2024 Second Team All-SEC. All in all, we are excited to hear her new album and see her hooping next season.

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50 Cent Wants Tyler Perry’s Help Taking G-Unit Studios To Next Level

June 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tyler Perry is a great inspiration to 50 Cent since he recently launched the G-Unit Film & Television studio in Shreveport, Louisiana, adding even more to his already massive entertainment empire. 50 Cent was in his hometown on Thursday, June 6, for the Power Book II: Ghost season 4 premiere. In addition, Fiddy and the ensemble attended the commemoration of the original Power show’s tenth anniversary, which began in 2014. 50 Cent recently gave a speech in which he looked back on his career on television and movies and promised much more. In order to steer clear of possible difficulties with his new studio, media magnate Tyler Perry is offering advice, as 50 Cent also disclosed.

“So I talked to Tyler on my way here,” 50 Cent claimed. “Tyler is no joke. He’ll f### you up if you think he ‘Madea.’ He don’t talk to me like that. I don’t know if he’s tougher when I’m he’s talking to me, but it just feels like I can learn some things from him.” He added, ‘So I’ll be out in Atlanta shortly to look at his facility so I can not make some mistakes that I could potentially make.”

50 Cent Is Getting Advice From Tyler Perry

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 06: (L-R) Mary J. Blige and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attend the “Power Book II: Ghost” Season 4 New York City Premiere on June 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for STARZ)

In addition, 50 Cent hinted at upcoming projects that he wants Perry to help him advance into the industry’s “premium space.” “There’s so much more to come. I’m standing in front of you; I currently have 34 shows across 10 different networks; you are only aware of four,” he continued. “So my idea that to push diversity, it’s going to work. It’s been working to this point, it’s going to continue to work,” Fiddy continued. “But the idea is to bring in the premium space. I want to see myself in that kind of show. I don’t want to see myself in the cheaper [space].”

After Tyler Perry’s studio, 50 Cent’s G-Unit Studios is purportedly now the second-biggest Black-owned production studio globally. Fans mockingly compared Fiddy to Perry after the release for having followed in his footsteps. Overall, it is probably a savvy move to learn from one of the most successful people in the business, Tyler Perry. All in all, 50 continues to expand and grow his empire in new ways.

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Metro Boomin Partners With The NBA For New 2024 Finals Campaign

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Metro Boomin revealed his collaboration with the NBA for their 2024 NBA Finals run. Metro’s music is included in a new TV spot for the partnership that will air tonight before the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks play Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Metro’s viral smash song “Runnin Outta Time,” featuring Future from their number-one album We Don’t Trust You is included in the commercial. Throughout the season, this campaign will be featured on ESPN’s social media channels and run across partners for ESPN/ABC.

Metro Boomin will also perform at the GQ x ESPN Watch Party and Concert to commemorate Game 1 of the NBA Finals in addition to the commercial debut. The kickoff for this private, invite-only event is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The goal of the performance is to infuse the finals with fresh energy, raising viewers’ and sports fans’ enthusiasm as they watch the Celtics and Mavericks battle for the title. Drake, the recipient of the Metro and future diss record “Like That,” coincidentally also has a deal with the NBA finals to produce special OVO jackets to commemorate the event.

Metro Boomin Gets NBA Finals Commercial

“Shot a cool commercial for the @NBA finals on @ABC! game 1 tomorrow,” the “BBL Drizzy” producer wrote to X when announcing the ad. It doesn’t appear like Metro Boomin and Drake are especially fond of one another. To put it mildly, that is. In conclusion, a rap beef between Drake and Lamar began with Metro and Future’s We Don’t Trust You track “Like That,” which included Kendrick Lamar. The battle included other diss tracks between the two artists, as well as Metro’s “BBL Drizzy.” Thus, in addition to pitting the Boston Celtics against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals of 2024, it has also turned into a makeshift arena for Drake and Metro Boomin to go back and forth.

The NBA Finals begin in Boston on Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics will play Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks in a best-of-seven series to determine who will be holding the Larry O’Brien Trophy. Metro Boomin is making moves with his new commercial spot. Overall, the NBA Finals will be must see TV for hoops fans. All in all, it should be fun.

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Sean Kingston Breaks His Silence After Being Released On Bond

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sean Kingston is officially out on a $100,000 bond following his arrest in California and extradition to Florida on fraud charges following a raid on his home in the latter state. Moreover, people expressed shock when news of this case broke, and since then, folks anticipated what would come of this process, Now that he’s a free man awaiting trial for these accusations, he took to social media, specifically Instagram, on Wednesday (June 5) to speak on this development. However, rather than address the allegations, Kingston thanked many from his inner circle for their support and resilience during this time.

“It’s great to be home!” Sean Kingston expressed on the social media platform, listing out all the groups and people that held him down during this turbulence. “A special thanks to God, my family, my friends and my legal team… Robert Rosenblatt, James Stark, Mark Geragos, Zeljka Bozanic, Pierre Pollas. And I cannot forget about my amazing fans, thank you for all your love and support! I love you guys!” His mother, Janice Turner, also caught some charges, so we’ll see what this dynamic looks like in the near future.

Sean Kingston Addresses Legal Situation For The First Time Since His Release On Bond

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Elsewhere, Sean Kingston was actually able to sustain some career hype despite these roadblocks, and did so with another legally compromised artist. He and NBA YoungBoy released their collab “Why Oh Why,” and it’s curious that this is the art out of this career that we got amid all this trouble. The situation is still relatively unclear, as there are only allegations when it comes to how Kingston and Turner supposedly netted over $1 million through scam practices. But with new music to boot, it feels like this is a cultural reset moment in which he seeks to reclaim the narrative and stand tall.

Meanwhile, the ten charges that Sean Kingston faces also involve bank fraud, scamming a jeweler, and more alleged fraud-related crimes. Whether or not a court of law upholds this idea or rejects it is a mystery, one that might see resolution by the end of 2024. But we also know that these legal processes can be long and tricky, so who knows what happens? At least he’s back communicating with his fans and keeping his head held high until we presumably learn the truth.

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Jay-Z Dapped Up Real Madrid Star And Roc Nation Athlete Vinicius Jr. At The Champions League Final

June 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Champions League final took place this past Saturday, and a slew of stars were in London for the festivities. Jay-Z watched Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League final, the biggest match in the European soccer calendar, on Saturday. With goals from Brazilian sensation Vinicius Jr. and seasoned defender Dani Carvajal, Madrid defeated the opposition 2-0 to win the Champions League for the record 15th time. The 23-year-old Brazilian is etching his name along with the greats and rubbing shoulders with one of the greatest rappers of all time, Jay-Z.

Prior to the game, Jay-Z was spotted dapping up Vini, who is signed under Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports organization, and waving to the fans as he made his way to his seat along the touchline. The highlight of Hov’s evening, though, was when he took a photo with the Real Madrid striker following the final whistle, making sure to flaunt his freshly acquired winner’s medal to the camera. In the picture, a number of others were there, including Jay Brown and “OG Juan” Perez, two of Jigga’s longstanding business associates and pals.

Jay-Z Takes Selfie With Vinicius Jr. After His Big Champions League Win

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Following Roc Nation Sports’ acquisition of Brazilian soccer agency TFM Agency in July 2023, Vinicius Jr. joined the organization. “In terms of football, Brazil is the center of it all,” Perez, president of Roc Nation Sports, said in a statement at the time. He continued, “I strongly identify with a culture that has such an incredible passion for sport and music. Our influence in this game is growing, and this move shows our intentions to the world.” Vinicius Jr. and Jay-Z earlier shared a photo on social media in May 2023, with the soccer player captioning it as “LEGEND.”

Roc Nation Sports boasts probably the best footballer next to Kylian Mbappéin the world, Vinicius Jr. The French superstar, Mbappe, will join Vini in Madrid next year, so there is a real possibility they will be back in the Champions League Final again. If they win again next year, hopefully, Jay-Z will be in attendance. Overall, it is pretty cool seeing Jay-Z involved in the wider world of soccer.

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Gunna Excites Fans In Philadelphia With Boxing Workout In Front Of The Famous Rocky Statue

June 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Gunna is is seemingly working out everywhere. Following his release from jail in 2022, Gunna said he shed up to “30-40 pounds” and is still maintaining his weight. He discussed his body in an interview and detailed how his habits developed. Gunna has been keeping to his fitness goals, and fans love it. The rapper’s body transformation has garnered attention on social media. Additionally, he was reportedly spotted working out at the Phoenix Suns’ facility alongside NBA star Bol Bol. Now Gunna has been seen taking in the sights of Philidelphia. The rapper did the most Philly thing you can do and did a boxing workout in front of the famous Rocky statue.

The Rocky statue and the steps leading up to it are a movie and pop cultural touchstone. In Rocky, Sylvester Stallone ran up the stairs as part of his training to face Apollo Creed. Furthermore, in the following movies, they made a statue of him that was at the top of the Philidelphia Museum of Fine Art. Now Gunna is following in Rocky’s footsteps literally and doing a Rocky-inspired workout at the iconic locale. Philly is known for its long and prestigious boxing pedigree. Overall, it is pretty incredible Gunna is living his best life.

Gunna Does Rocky Inspired Boxing Workout

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Gunna stated he lost up to “30-40 pounds” after being released from prison in 2022 and that he is currently maintaining his weight. In a XXL-released open interview, he talked about his physique. “Less eating. Especially when I went to jail. I lost a lot of weight. Just like, cleansing. Detoxing. And when I got home, I started working out and just keeping it fit. And now, I’m on a year straight of all working out,” he said. Now, he thinks he is fit enough to work out with professional athletes like NBA and NFL players.

One of Wun, his new album, is doing good business, and fans love it. This is his second album upon his release from prison in 2022. Throughout the tracklist, he worked with Offset, Normani, Leon Bridges, and Roddy Ricch. Overall, it seems like Gunna’s World, and we are just living in it. All in all, keep an eye out for more Gunna news on HotNewHipHop.

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Sean Kingston Arrives In Broward County Jail After Extradition To Florida

June 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sean Kingston’s legal trouble over alleged fraud continues to develop, as authorities recently extradited him to his home state of Florida after his California arrest. Moreover, a Broward County jail booked him on $1 million fraud and theft charges following a raid on his Florida home that also saw an arrest for his mother, Janice Turner. According to NBC 6 South Florida, the singer will face a judge on Monday (June 3). It’s unclear whether or not he has already formally denied these accusations for the court process, although we know that he already addressed the situation on social media upon the raid of his house.

Furthermore, Sean Kingston faces an uphill battle right now in the legal sense, but that doesn’t mean that his career is slowing down suddenly. In fact, amid all this controversy and allegations that a court of law still hasn’t ruled on, we even got some new music to boot. He and NBA YoungBoy recently released their collaboration “Why Oh Why” despite both of them facing some serious struggles in their careers and personal lives. Hopefully they are both at least able to handle it transparently and with justice despite the verdict, as many innocents and guilty perpetrators alike can’t even get this luxury.

Sean Kingston Extradited To Broward County Jail

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As far as the specific allegations themselves, Sean Kingston and his mother Janice Turner received eight serious charges of fraud and theft. Prosecuting authorities accused them of running a fraudulent scheme to take advantage of several entities and individuals, including a car dealership and a jeweler. However, Kingston also received two additional charges involving alleged bad checks and defrauding a bank. The amount of allegedly stolen money and goods totals over a million dollars.

Meanwhile, Janice Turner already posted a $160,000 bail while Sean Kingston is still in custody due to the recency of his extradition. It’s unclear whether he will be able to post bail as well or if he will have to stay behind bars. Either way, this looks like a very complicated situation for them that could even rope in others, depending on how big this supposed scheme is. We’ll see what else develops in court and whether this will be a footnote or a whole chapter in 2024’s musical history.

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Michael Jackson Estate’s Funds Frozen By IRS In Tax Dispute With His Family

June 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Michael Jackson’s estate is in a legal dispute with the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and it’s now affecting his children and mother. Moreover, the estate temporarily froze the distribution of trust funds to his three kids Prince, Paris, and Bigi, as well as to his mother Katherine Jackson. This is due to an unresolved tax issue with the IRS, per documents reportedly obtained by AllHipHop, whose current deadlock is thanks to an open audit. Furthermore, this started with an IRS audit that suggested the estate owed $700 million in taxes and penalties, undervaluing the late superstar’s assets significantly.

Even with the estate‘s executors seeing a court win in 2021, a new motion to reevaluate Michael Jackson’s catalog and its worth made this gray area persist. Apparently, it’s because of this question mark around the estate’s value that the family can’t currently access the trust funds. Nevertheless, the estate’s legal team asked a judge to sign off on earmarking a portion of the funds for the family trust, something that the court withheld approval of due to not being able to determine a “safe” amount for distribution. In response, estate attorneys suggested a temporary “family allowance” for the beneficiaries in order to mitigate some of this monetary strain.

Michael Jackson Performing In 1996

Michael Jackson IRS Dispute Taxes Family Estate Frozen Music News — Michael Jackson performs on stage on his HIStory tour in December 1996. (Photo by Phil Dent/Redferns/Getty Images)

Elsewhere, a previous development for the Michael Jackson estate was Sony Music Group’s $600 million purchase comprising of half of his music catalog back in February. Katherine Jackson herself issued legal contest to this move and sought to cover her legal fees with estate funds, which the estate was in disagreement with. In fact, Bigi Jackson filed paperwork in March to challenge Katherine’s attempt to use the estate’s money to pay for her legal processes. This further complicated the situation for the family, and may still be a point of contention.

Meanwhile, Michael Jackson was in the headlines recently for completely unrelated reasons concerning references to him in the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef. Regardless of that, it’s unclear whether the estate will ever see a resolution to the issues represented by this new legal development with the IRS. The King Of Pop’s name, likeness, and artistry continue to make a lot of cash and maintain their ubiquity and legend status in pop culture. Will this long-lasting success impact how the court and the government agency views the estate? We will see.

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