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LL Cool J’s “Passion” Is Palpable In New Music Video: Watch

July 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

LL Cool J’s new single “Passion” certainly lives up to his title, as he spits on what he loves about rap music and how much he cares about its artistry. It’s a very motivating and nostalgic track, an element that its new music video emphasizes by seeing LL in his current form and as a small child. There’s a particular emphasis on him writing rhymes in his notebook in presumably his childhood room, and it makes for a dynamic and engaging visual treatment as you can see the bars literally orbit around him and pop up in cartoon speech bubbles.

Furthermore, this is the latest single for LL Cool J’s upcoming album, and his first in over a decade, The FORCE (Frequencies Of Real Creative Energy). The project will feature Nas, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, and more massive guests across the 14-track, largely Q-Tip-produced tracklist, and it’s shaping up to be one of 2024’s biggest legacy releases. “[I was] going back to the drawing board and learning how to rap again,” he told the Associated Press about the LP. “The LeBrons, the Stephs, the Jordans and the Kobes, they all go back to the drawing board, they always try to make themselves better. I wasn’t trying to do trendy, and I wasn’t trying to recapture anything I did before.”

LL Cool J’s “Passion” Music Video: Watch

Also, this “Passion” music video lands among LL Cool J’s reflections on his relationship with another icon of the game. During a conversation with Charlamagne Tha God, he spoke on how some people are under the impression that he has beef with Jay-Z. While the two MCs aren’t the best of friends, they’ve shown each other plenty of love over the years despite what some anecdotes, rumors, and lyrical interpretations might have you believe. After all, they’re two New York legends.

Meanwhile, LL Cool J is just as prone to talk about the current state of hip-hop. “Drake, that ‘Not Like Us’ s**t, that s**t’s torture for a motherf***er,” he said of the K.Dot and Drizzy rap beef during this Charlamagne convo. “Ah, s**t, little kids singing to it. You know that s**t’s bananas. You’ll be fine, bro. Don’t even trip. You just don’t take it personal… You can’t be overly sensitive. I get it. I been there, I know it. It can be upsetting… But you gotta control that.”

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Kid Cudi Becomes “SUPERBOY” In New Music Video: Watch

July 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kid Cudi isn’t done with his INSANO era, as he just dropped the music video for his wavy and bass-heavy NITRO MEGA deluxe cut, “SUPERBOY.” Moreover, it sees him happily around Japan, taking in city scenery, walking around empty spaces, enjoying a concert and some good food, and connecting with many creative collaborators. It’s a very pleasant and enjoyable experience, and an infectiously fun one thanks to the soaring melodies and the persistent buzzing bass. Hopefully it’s not the last visual treatment we get out of this era, as most of the additional material from the Cudder universe tends to be just as creative and exciting as the music.

Speaking of which, Kid Cudi is releasing some new singles in addition to this INSANO run, but they aren’t notable because of another album being on the way. Rather, these singles correspond to a new issue of the Moon Man comic book series that he developed and is releasing, with two more issues scheduled for wide distribution at press time later in 2024. The latest of these issues and corresponding songs is “DREAMS I SEE,” and it’s just as woozy and ethereal as you might expect. As such, there’s a lot to be excited about these days when it comes to this artistry.

Kid Cudi’s “SUPERBOY” Music Video: Watch

Sadly, most fans won’t get to see this exciting run for themselves for a while, as Kid Cudi had to cancel his INSANO tour due to breaking his foot at Coachella. “Just finished my 2nd surgery,” he shared on his Instagram recently to update fans on his recovery process and his mental state. “It was a success. Feelin goood man!! Send me all ur love, I could really use it.”

In addition, Kid Cudi also let fans know that most of the rescheduling process for the tour is already done, and that we should get a significant update on new dates very soon. Not only that, but he also teased some more new music that he hopes to drop by summer’s end. Whether these new drops are the remaining Moon Man cuts, loosies, or part of a whole ‘nother album cycle is still a mystery. But amid a hopefully speedy and successful recovery, fans will enjoy the rewards of their patience.

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Tyga & Sabrina Claudio Reveal That Their Boo’d Up Pics Were Just For A Music Video

July 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It turns out that Tyga and Sabrina Claudio’s lovey-dovey pictures together were just to get buzz started for a music video… go figure. Moreover, they took to their Instagram pages to post a teaser for their upcoming collab “No Question” and its visual treatment, which is set in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Claudio is of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent, so it’ll be interesting to see what gorgeous vistas and landscapes we get to see, and just how much they ham it up with the fake fling stuff. Some fans expressed relief at this news, whereas others are sad that their shipping campaign barely got off the ground.

It’s not all that Tyga’s been controversially in the news over as of late, though, even when it comes to music videos. For example, Trey Songz recently posted some footage of an unreleased music video with him, and explained why he chose not to release it. “Archives,” Songz captioned the post. “I scrapped this video cause it wasn’t enough Black women in it. In Spain last time somebody called me n***er didn’t feel right [shoulder shrug emoji]. Song cold tho. Traw my dawg @tyga.”

Tyga & Sabrina Claudio Tease New Music Video

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Elsewhere, this should be a pretty exciting collab for both artists, who have had a good 2024 so far with big chances to make it even hotter. On Tyga’s end, he recently released the single “Uh Huh” with 310babii, expanding their collaborative history and giving fans yet another hit. It was a banger, and folks wonder whether he will keep this up for this Claudio team-up or switch gears entirely. From what the music video and fake relationship indicates, it won’t exactly be a trunk-knocker.

Meanwhile, Tyga has also made sure to represent the older generation with some of his new releases, including the era-bending single “Hello B***h.” It’s a song that pays homage to current MCs like BIA and older legends like Lil Jon, and shows off some surprising and welcome versatility. We’ll see how “No Question” stacks up to these releases, and whether we’ll see a new side to him this time around. Let’s just be more careful with the rumor mill next time artists try to play us with some promotional romantic pics.

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Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Drake Yet Again With “Not Like Us” Video Views

July 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar finally unveiled his eagerly anticipated “Not Like Us” music video last week, and so far, it’s been a major success. At the time of writing, the Easter egg-packed visual has racked up a whopping 40 million views on YouTube, which is certainly no lousy feat. For reference, Drake’s “Family Matters” music video is currently sitting at 35 million, despite being released back in May.

This only adds to Kendrick’s long list of wins amid his viral lyrical battle with Drizzy. It doesn’t necessarily come as a surprise either, as the track is widely believed to be the one that crowned him the winner. Fans had been waiting to see what he’d come up with since he was spotted filming in Compton last month. Clearly, they weren’t disappointed with the results.

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Music Video Earns Over 40 Million Views

This is far from Kendrick’s only explosive moment of recent weeks, however. The Compton-born performer also celebrated Juneteenth with his “Pop Out” show at the Forum in LA joined by several high-profile special guests. This was the first time supporters got to see live renditions of Drake disses like “Euphoria” and “Not Like Us,” which he performed several times in a row with the help of his celebrity peers.

As for Drizzy, he’s been keeping a low profile as of late aside from a few features and vague posts. He did attend Michael Rubin’s annual white party recently though, and photos surfaced online shortly after the event. Reportedly, the DJ steered clear of any Kendrick tracks throughout the evening, likely making things less awkward for everyone involved. What do you think of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video surpassing Drake’s “Family Matters” music video? Are you surprised or not? Are you a fan of the video? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kendrick Lamar Gives Tam’s Burgers A Huge Sales Boost Through “Not Like Us” Video

July 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The whole city of Los Angeles is riding behind the strength of the Kendrick Lamar “Not Like Us” music video, and a rising tide lifts all boats. Moreover, per TMZ, the Tam’s Burgers restaurant that K.Dot and Mustard pull up to in Compton is seeing a massive increase in sales following its appearance in the music video. Lauro Hernandez, the manager of the Rosecrans Ave location, and his son Bryan Noe reportedly told the outlet that tourists and locals have come in droves and got sales up by 30 to 40 percent since the video dropped. Hernandez spoke of knowing Kendrick for years (he’s shouted Tam’s out before on songs like “ELEMENT”) and still marveling at how connected he is to his community.

In addition, Tam’s Burgers’ Compton manager said that he didn’t charge Kendrick Lamar for the visit or music video inclusion, but agreed to have the Tam’s logo in the visuals. The Dave Free-co-directed treatment for “Not Like Us” has over 37 million views at press time, so it’s likely that Tam’s will continue to have some great kickback from the homage. Seeing this view count skyrocket was an unsurprising feat, but still a pretty impressive one. However, what’s most astonishing is just how clean and striking much of the video is.

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Video Gives Tam’s Burgers A Boost

Also, we already knew that Kendrick Lamar could cook up some beef angles to make a restaurant pop. On one of his other Drake disses, “Euphoria,” his mention of the New Ho King restaurant in Toronto also caused a huge surge of customers for the location. In fact, the eatery even introduced a special meal that comprises of Kendrick’s exact order in the track. We even saw Drizzy himself seemingly pull up to it recently: one of his many bitter but still funny IG trolls against his Compton rival post-battle.

Meanwhile, with Spotify reportedly denying botting allegations for “Not Like Us,” Kendrick Lamar’s track clearly resonated with a massive number of people. It’s amazing to see that the song didn’t inspire folks to buy owl piñatas in droves, but rather that it drew them to Los Angeles’ great food, culture, and history. We’ll see what other successes result from this music video and rollout, and whether there’s even more to come. It does seem like the perfect time to start an album cycle…

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Tyga And Sabrina Claudio Spark Relationship Rumors With Lovey Dovey New Photos

July 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tyga is someone whose love life has been the topic of conversation at various points throughout his career. Firstly, it was his relationship with Kylie Jenner that had people intrigued and in some ways, upset. However, his most prominent relationship has been with Blac Chyna. He shared a child with Chyna and they are currently co-parenting. Since Chyna, Tyga hasn’t exactly been forthcoming about who he’s dated, except for that brief period when he was with Avril Lavigne.

Today, however, he sparked up a whole new batch of rumors. This time, concerning himself and Sabrina Claudio. Overall, the rapper and the r&b singer can be seen getting lovey-dovey in the images. The two are on the beach while enjoying what appears to be the sunset. The images were shared without a caption and it is made out to look like these two are a couple. However, as some fans in the comments section suggested, this could just be a music video shoot.

Tyga x Sabrina Claudio

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However, neither artist has given us any indication or clarity on the situation. Instead, the comments on the post above were turned off. Essentially, fans can’t speculate as to what is going on. Perhaps the two weren’t amused with how people were reacting. Or maybe they were annoyed with people spoiling the alleged music video surprise. Either way, there is no doubt that these images have sparked dating rumors. Only time will tell what the truth here really is.

Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Tyga and Sabrina Claudio are teasing a new music video? Or do you think that they are actually in a relationship right now? 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.

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AJ Tracey Unveils Energetic Banger “Bubble Bath”

July 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fans haven’t heard a lot of solo work from AJ Tracey over the past year or so, but fortunately, the West London native appears to be making a comeback. Last week, he unveiled his new single “Bubble Bath” alongside a fun accompanying video. The video shows the UK-born performer vibing in a beauty salon and spitting quick boastful bars. The song itself feels energetic and carefree, incorporating elements of Afrobeats while staying grounded by Tracey’s signature, focused flow.

It’s a solid departure from the more mellow and laid-back “Joga Bonita,” which AJ Tracey unveiled back in April. Bright, bouncy production and fun rhymes make it a perfect summer anthem. It puts Tracey’s impressive versatility on full display, proving that he’s here to stay. So far, listeners are loving the track, and can’t wait to hear more. New music isn’t the only thing his supporters have to be excited about these days, however. Tracey also just recently graced the cover of Clash Magazine, expressing gratitude for his success in an interview with the outlet.

“I’m blessed to be in this position. People still rock with me,” he said. “Something a bit warmer than ‘Joga’ to complement the British summer, the sound of my youth!” he added of his new single. What do you think of AJ Tracey’s new single? Will you be adding “Bubble Bath” to your summer playlist or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check it out below.

AJ Tracey Stars In “Bubble Bath” Music Video

Quotable Lyrics:

Bubble bath on her nails, she a Goyard girl
I touched down, but her bro can’t tell
She said she love me, but it’s a cold-a** world
Say you see me in the dance with the whole cartel

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Video Skyrockets As LA Library Jokes About “Retiring” Owls

July 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar struck gold with his “Not Like Us” music video, which continues to rack up millions of more views after its initial massive launch. For those curious, the visuals are currently sitting at around 24 and a half million views as of writing this article, and fans are still breaking it all down. But who know that K.Dot whacking an OVO owl piñata in the video, one of his many trolls against Drake, would even get the shushing librarians involved? Moreover, the Los Angeles Public Library recently joked on its TikTok page that they might retire their owl puppet mascot as a result.

Furthermore, this puppet was one that the library used for children’s programming, which makes the “Certified PDF-file” bar on “Not Like Us” sting even more. It’s all probably just a joke, as this owl was a part of the L.A. public library long before Kendrick Lamar and Drake started trading diss tracks. But as fans continue to theorize on what potential album hints there are in the music video, it broke records and captivated so much of the culture. It broke the record for the most views for a rap video within 24 hours this year, and we’re sure it stacks up to other viral visual treatments over the past few years, as well.

The Los Angeles Public Library (Cheekily) Stands With Kendrick Lamar

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In addition to this, there were plenty of other details and jabs in the “Not Like Us” music video for fans to take note of. One of the main angles is that of Dave Free co-directing this with Kendrick Lamar, as the duo stands tall against Drake’s claims that there’s friction. Specifically, on tracks like “Family Matters” and “The Heart Part 6,” Drizzy claims that the Compton lyricist’s son with his partner is actually Free’s. Speaking of which…

“Not Like Us” Music Video Is Hitting Big

Whitney Alford and her kids with Kendrick Lamar also popped out to show Drake that perhaps his accusals of Kendrick are moot. Of course, we don’t really know what’s real or what’s not behind the scenes, but that’s true for all the attacks during the battle. We’ll see what other legs the “Not Like Us” video grows in its successful and astonishing path. What we’ll also see is whether or not more entities, particularly in Los Angeles, start looking at owls a little differently.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Video Skyrockets As LA Library Jokes About “Retiring” Owls

July 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Los Angeles Public Library (Cheekily) Stands With Kendrick Lamar

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“Not Like Us” Music Video Is Hitting Big

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Kendrick Lamar’s Rumored Album Release Date Could Actually Be A Subtle Drake Diss

July 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, Kendrick Lamar unleashed his eagerly anticipated “Not Like Us” music video, and unsurprisingly, it’s been a major success. The video has already racked up more than 23 million views on YouTube, prompted countless reactions from fans, and more. Social media users have been hard at work dissecting the explosive visual, identifying any potential hints at what’s to come. A jacket Kendrick wore in the video, for example, has sparked rumors about his next album.

The jacket in question was believed to feature the date “8/8/2024,” which many thought could be the release date of an upcoming project. It was later confirmed, however, that the jacket actually says “S/S/2024.” Now, it’s speculated that this was yet another subtle jab at Drake.

Fans Look For Clues In Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Video

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The jacket, as well as a scarf Kendrick sported at other points in the video, is from Jamaican-British designer Martine Rose’s Spring/Summer collection. Fans think this could have been a reference to Kendrick’s digs at Drake’s accent and use of Toronto slang. This is unconfirmed, though it wouldn’t come as a shock considering all the subtle jabs Kendrick’s taken at Drizzy in recent months.

As for the actual release date for Kendrick’s next album, it’s still up in the air, though some suspect that it’ll arrive sooner rather than later. During a recent chat with TMZ, for instance, The Alchemist shared his prediction that the project will drop sometime this year. “I think he’s gonna drop an album this year,” he told the outlet, “I don’t think he has to… I think he will, just cuz he can.” What do you think of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video? What about rumors that his jacket featured the release date of his next album? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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