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DRAM Teams Up With EVEN Platform To Drop Off A Four-Track EP “BLACK SANTA”

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

There have been some interesting trends in hip-hop this year. AI technology has been a controversial tool in many music fans’ eyes. It was turning a lot of heads a few months ago when a “Drake” and “The Weeknd” song was going viral online. So much so, that it even was up for GRAMMY consideration. This new movement might be a little more favorable, though, and DRAM is taking part in it.

Born in Germany and raised in Virginia, the 35-year-old diversely talented artist has just teamed up with a rising music platform. EVEN is a website and company based in California that looks to bring fans and musicians closer than ever before. It was founded last year and it is still in its beta stage. Big K.R.I.T. allowed exclusive access to a short project on the site about a week ago.

Listen To “BLACK SANTA” By DRAM On EVEN

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DRAM is now the newest artist to work with the platform for a Christmas-themed EP, BLACK SANTA. You can purchase early access to the tape here. DRAM hopped on IG to let his followers and fans know where to find it. According to him, it will hit regular DSPs at some point. All of the tracks on the EP were written and produced by the rapper. There are some other perks available for those who purchase the project. Random customers could receive a surprise gift, early access to exclusive content, and messages from DRAM’s community chat.

What are your initial thoughts on DRAM being the next rapper to partner with EVEN for a new project? Are you going to purchase the $5.00 early access for the BLACK SANTA EP? Do you think EVEN is going to be the future for artists to give their fans early access and exclusive content, why or why not? Are holiday-themed projects something you enjoy? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around DRAM. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Sexyy Red Is 2023’s Hip-Hop MVP

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Coming into this year, Sexyy Red was relatively unknown. Although she certainly had fans and a following on social media, she didn’t have mainstream appeal. However, that is not to say that she hadn’t been trying to make it big. A deep dive on her YouTube channel will show songs and performances from as old as five years ago. These efforts were getting a respectable amount of attention for someone with very little backing. That said, things took an exceptional turn when she dropped “Pound Town” in January of 2023.

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“My coochie pink, my booty hole brown,” are lyrics that can be traced back to the moment Sexyy Red became a superstar. The song was a viral hit that was shocking to a lot of people. Subsequently, hip-hop purists called her “trash” and bemoaned about the death of the genre. However, casual listeners were captivated by her confidence and her visceral raps. Each bar took you on a journey and you didn’t know where she would go next.

While the flows may be a bit questionable at times, they were filled to the brim with personality. The lyrics were so raunchy that even Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion could be seen as “prude.” Overall, “Pound Town” was the catalyst for a movement defined by the likes of Sexyy and one of her best industry friends, Sukihana.

Hood Hottest Princess Does Numbers

All too often, these kinds of viral songs can lead to artists becoming one-hit wonders. In the eyes of many, Sexyy was destined for that kind of fate. However, this was a complete misread of both her talent and her charisma. As we have seen with another fellow newcomer, Ice Spice, having a great personality goes a long way. It can draw in a stable fanbase while also giving other artists a reason to work with you. When your energy is right, you can make anything happen. That is exactly what Sexyy Red did, to perfection.

Over the ensuing months, she would drop songs like “Hellcats SRTs” and “SkeeYee.” Furthermore, she even got a feature from Nicki Minaj with “Pound Town 2.” These tracks found their footing on the album Hood Hottest Princess. While it may not have had the same kind of sales numbers as a Utopia or a For All The Dogs, this is an album that made its impact in clubs, bars, and most importantly, cars around America. “SkeeYee” became the anthem of the New York Jets while “Hellcats SRTs” is a mainstay in the club. These tracks are played at sporting events and have taken on a life of their own.

Not to mention, Sexyy also got invited to finish off Drake’s tour as the opening act. A co-sign from Drake can change your life and Sexyy certainly took advantage. Immediately after going on tour with Drake, she decided to book her own solo tour which sold out within minutes. It was yet another example of Sexyy’s reach and her appeal to the broader masses. In just a few short months, she was able to accomplish something a lot of major artists are still struggling to figure out.

Sexyy Red’s MVP Case

The aforementioned tour has begun and despite being pregnant, Sexyy continues to perform. Her work ethic is second to none, and she will stop at nothing to give the fans what they paid for. Overall, this is one of the many reasons why were are crowning Sexyy Red as the Hip-Hop MVP of 2023. Sure, there are plenty of names we could have chosen instead. For instance, some would say it is Lil Yachty. With “Poland,” and Let’s Start Here taking him to new heights, some feel like Yachty is at the top of his career. However, Yachty did not keep it strictly hip-hop this year. How can someone be a Hip-Hop MVP when they denigrate the genre any chance they get?

There are also artists like Ice Spice, Drake, Veeze, and perhaps even Travis Scott who could be considered here. In Drake’s case, For All The Dogs did not land like fans hoped it would. Meanwhile, Utopia was way too polarizing to be considered an Album Of The Year contender. As for Veeze, well, one could argue he is the runner-up here. Ganger was an incredible body of work and his tour has also been an amazing success. However, when it comes down to it, Sexyy Red truly checked all of the boxes this year.

Moving Forward

Whether it be her constant stream of hits, her nearly flawless album, or the successful tour stops she has made, Sexyy has shown us all that she has what it takes to be successful for a long time. While the haters and discourse havers will continue to minimize her success, it’s important to keep things in focus. Zoom out and take a look at the entire music landscape of 2023. You will be hard-pressed to find an artist who had a better year than Sexyy.

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Boosie Badazz Shares Hot Take On Cassie’s Diddy Lawsuit

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz weighed in on Cassie’s recent sexual abuse lawsuit against Diddy during an interview with VladTV. In doing so, he explained that he feels the singer was either “traumatized” or “loved every minute of it.”

“Either she was traumatized by what she been through. Either she was traumatized and she was sick and hurt, or she loved every minute of it,” he said. “It’s either, or. No, it ain’t both. It’s either, or because if you said he done what all he allegedly did, then you traumatized in one way. But it also can be a way– I know women who– I had a woman tell me, ‘I want you to come look for me and grab me out the club.’ I’m saying that to say she could’ve loved every minute of it.”

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HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 25: Cassie Ventura (L) and Sean “Diddy” Combs attend Big Sean’s concert hosted by Revolt TV to celebrate his new album ‘Dark Sky Paradise’ at Hollywood & Highland Courtyard on February 25, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)

Cassie filed her lawsuit against Diddy back in November, accusing him of various allegations including rape. The two reached a settlement just a day later. However, in the following weeks, several more alleged victims came forward with stories of abuse from Diddy. The Bad Boy mogul finally spoke out, earlier this month. “Enough is enough,” Diddy wrote on Instagram. “For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”

Boosie Discusses Diddy’s Lawsuits

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Kanye West Viral Rant Ends With Hilarious Song Request: Watch

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West has been a leader in the music industry for a long time, even with the many career ups and downs we’ve seen the 46-year-old navigate through. In recent years, its been challenges with mental health and his divorce from Kim Kardashian that have caused notable strain on Ye, but still, he continues to create and pour his energy into making dreams come true. After keeping up on our toes with a tumultuous DONDA rollout, the Atlanta-born artist is gearing up to drop off Vultures in tandem with Ty Dolla Sign.

The artists and their teams planned for a rave to take place in Florida earlier this month, where fans could turn up to their unreleased LP. Things ultimately didn’t go over as planned, but what else can one expect from West’s creative endeavours? While putting the finishing touches on Vultures this fall, the Yeezy founder was on camera sharing yet another controversial rant. This one, aiming at other figures in the industry and religious groups, has West in some hot water again.

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After getting everything off his chest, West made sure to keep the party going by requesting a special song. “Alright, let’s get back to the music,” the 46-year-old says in the clip above. “Play ‘Off The Grid,’” he quickly adds before the room erupts in cheers and laughter.

As the new release date for Vultures nears closer, Kanye West continues to make his presence felt with song teasers and controversial thoughts. He and Kid Cudi recently squashed their beef after tensions rose to new heights between them in 2022. Unfortunately, Michael Rapaport has no interest in apologizing to Ye for his hateful comments over the weekend, which come as the father of four returns to disrespecting the Jewish community. Read what the Atypical actor had to say in a recent video at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Gillie Da Kid Appears To Shade NBA Youngboy Or Drake, Fans Theorize

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fans believe Gillie Da Kid was throwing shade at either NBA Youngboy or Drake with a recent rant on social media. Filming himself in a hotel bed, Gillie explained why he is unable to land certain guests on his podcast. In doing so, he referenced the unnamed artists instead speaking with “a little white girl.” Drake sat down with Bobbi Althoff for a polarizing interview, earlier this year.

“To all the people that’s in my DMs that be like, ‘Yo, get such and such on the podcast,’ a lot of them people we reach out to but they don’t come to us because they can’t control the narrative,” he said. “That’s why they’ll go to a little white girl that you’ve never heard of. Or that’s why they’ll go to a little white dude that you’ve never heard of because they can’t control the narrative over here. We not recording you. We not sending you nothing to look at. We don’t ask nut-ass questions. So, why would we have to send you something to review? We ain’t doing that sh*t.”

Gillie Da Kid & Wallo At The BET Hip Hop Awards

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 30: Gillie Da Kid and Wallo attend BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 on September 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Filmmagic)

Gille continued: “So a lot of times when you see motherf*ckas and you’re like, ‘Get them on the podcast,’ and they can’t control the narrative. They don’t wanna come. So, we don’t want your b*tch-ass.” When Akademiks shared the video on Instagram, one user commented: “Definitely talking abt drake zesty ahh.” Another wrote: “I think he talking about YoungBoy and Drake.” Others had more directly negative responses to his comments. “Why you mad a n***a wanna view sh*t before y’all put it out, y’all could say some slick sh*t I aint catch, then why you always speaking, it’s really like wallo show cause if it was just Gillie nobody wouldn’t even watch that shit being real,” one wrote.

Gillie Explains Not Being Able To Land Certain Interviews

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DMX’s Son Plays “X Gon’ Give It To Ya” On Piano For Rapper’s Birthday: Watch

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Happy birthday to the late, great, and forever legendary DMX, who would’ve turned 53 years old today (Monday, December 18). His legacy remains thriving and perseverant, whether thanks to his collaborators in the music industry or the love of his family. For example, the rapper’s former fiancée Desiree Lindstrom recently shared a clip of their son, seven-year-old Exodus, playing the piano. In particular, he covered his father’s iconic smash hit, “X Gon’ Give It To Ya,” playing the opening brass hits on the keys. It was overall a very wholesome moment to witness, especially on this special day in which X fans worldwide are celebrating his indelible contributions to the culture.

Furthermore, folks within the rap game have often looked back at his days working amongst the greats… even if some of it was contentious. For example, Styles P recently recalled how DMX dissed Ja Rule on his 1998 cut, “We Don’t Give A F**k.” “The song was about Ja,” he told The Breakfast Club. “You didn’t know that? X and Ja having beef. They was dogs. He’s in it, I’m in it with him. Y’all had to know that! Listen to the lyrics!”

DMX’s Son Honors His Father On The Piano: Watch

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Meanwhile, Swizz Beatz recently recounted how he and DMX crafted “Party Up.” “It worked for DMX one time with ‘Party Up,’” he told Rema in a Rolling Stone-hosted talk. “But if you listen to [it], he does everything against the track. Like, you could tell he didn’t want to do the song. But I forced him because we was on a deadline.” Still, they ended up creating what the producer called the “biggest song [they] ever made,” and an iconic rap song to get down to.

In other news, there’s also plenty of good times that the New York legend’s family have had with these figures. For one, Swizz Beatz and his family linked up with some of the late MC’s children for a vacation together, the footage of which was heartwarming. As long as hip-hop is alive, he will be one of its most celebrated and impactful figures. For more news and the latest updates on the Divine Master of the Unknown, check back in with HNHH.
Rest In Peace DMX.

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Cam’ron Details Nia Long Run-In From Rich Paul’s Birthday Party

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cam’ron has detailed his recent run-in with Nia Long, after the two posed for a photo together at Rich Paul’s birthday party over the weekend. Their meet-up came after Cam revealed he once slid into Long’s DMs during an episode of It Is What It Is.

“I’m not with Nia. People are doing exactly what you’re saying. ‘Yo, Cam don’t fumble this.’ Look, I met Nia Long. She was very, very cool,” Cam began. From there, he revealed that the two shared a laugh over the bit, while Long described him as “funny” and “Hilarious.” Cam then asked, “Did you see my DM?” to which Long replied, “I seen it… Now, that was fly.” Cam concluded: “That’s it people. We took a couple pictures.”

Cam’ron Performs At Hip Hop 50 Live

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 11: Cam’ron performs onstage during Hip Hop 50 Live at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

Cam previously revealed that he slid into Long’s DMs following her breakup with Ime Udoka. “You know, I DM’d Nia after the whole sh*t happened man,” he said during an earlier episode of his sports talk show. “I was perturbed. Imma have Stat read it cuz she’s a better reader. I want you to rate the rizz. I wasn’t gonna bring that up, Mase brought Nia into this, my boo. Yo, open your DMs when you get a chance, Nia. This joint still sitting there so you can read it personally.” Check out Cam’s latest comments on meeting Nia Long below.

Cam’ron Reflects On Meeting Nia Long

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Long and Udoka broke off their relationship back in 2022 after the former Celtics coach was suspended for having an affair with a staff member within the organization. The two share one child. Be on the lookout for further updates on Cam’ron and Nia Long on HotNewHipHop.

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Blueface & Soulja Boy Trade Blows On Instagram Live, Blue Pulls Up On Soulja

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Blueface and Soulja Boy is the latest rap beef brewing in the headlines, which obviously filled up with antics so far. Moreover, the two even have a fight scheduled, but we’ll have to wait and see if it actually ends up panning out. Still, at least we have some over-the-phone squabbling to witness in the meantime, and it’s not just with social media shots. The two rappers went live on Instagram together, trashing each other about being with their women, snitching, and the like. It wasn’t particularly heated or combative, though, as they stuck to their usual talking points and demeanors.

Furthermore, for those unaware, this beef started over disagreements concerning who would win a Verzuz battle. In fact, it seems like things could’ve turned physical quick, as Soulja Boy allegedly DM’d Blueface with an address. When the California rapper pulled up, Soulja was nowhere to be found, which led to him asking for him around the area. Maybe this was just a test or he caught him in a lie, but either way, it certainly raised the stakes.

Blueface & Soulja Boy Go At It On IG Live: Watch

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Of course, these two are so chronically online, stubborn, and outspoken that they have multiple rivals to address these days. For example, Soulja Boy recently traded smoke with Charleston White, which was one of the oddest and most vibrant match-ups in recent memory. That stemmed from the 33-year-old clowning White for a recent show where some people jumped him, and he was ruthlessly NSFW in his response. If this is what we can expect from this new feud, then we’d advise everyone interested to tune in with preparation for some nasty dialogue.

Blue Pulls Up With No Soulja In Sight

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Meanwhile, the 26-year-old is currently managing the career of his baby mama and on-and-off-again partner, Jaidyn Alexis. That also comes with its fair amount of trolling, as he recently did during her soundcheck. Overall, these signs point to this being a pretty wild spectacle, and one that they’ll surely try to capitalize on as much as possible. For more news and the latest updates on Soulja Boy and Blueface, stick around on HNHH.

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Drake Appears To Take Shots At Metro Boomin

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Although Drake and Metro Boomin have undoubtedly made a few hits together, they’re not necessarily in good standing with each other. Now, there have been rumors of a feud between the two for over a year, first starting with the release date of Heroes & Villains being pushed back. Some fans believed it was due to Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss, which Metro denied. However, when he revealed that he removed Drake’s verse from “Trance” alongside Young Thug and Travis Scott, some felt as though he harbored resentment towards the Canadian rapper.

We can’t confirm nor deny whether there were any issues between them at that point. However, Metro Boomin’s recent tweet-and-delete regarding Her Loss’ reign at award shows caught plenty of attention online. “Yet her loss still keeps winning rap album of the year over H&V. proof that award shows are just politics and not for me,” Metro tweeted. “Idc about awards honestly, the true award and REWARD is knowing that the music I spend so much time on brings joy to peoples everyday lives.” Metro later deleted the tweet. In response, Drake shared a screenshot of lyrics from Jay-Z’s “Heart Of The City.”

Drake Fires Back

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Although the feud between the two seemed to have died down, fans believe that Drake may have poked at Metro Boomin during his recent Kick stream. While the rapper was on his Drake x Stake vibes, he toasted his fans tuning in while taking a slight jab at the producer. “To the rest of you, the non-believers, the underachievers, the tweet-and-deleters, you guys make me sick to my stomachs, fam,” he said as he held his drink and looked into the camera. “Honestly, look in my eyes,” he added as he got closer to the camera. “You wanna do somethin’? That’s what I thought.”

He never mentioned Metro by name but it didn’t take long for fans to try and piece thing together. Considering Metro’s post regarding Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss was taken down shortly after it began gaining traction, it wouldn’t be far off to think that the Canadian rapper was throwing shots in his direction. Check out the post below and sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Wack 100 Furious With Offset After Involving Him In Cardi B Relationship Drama, Threatens To Expose Sensitive Information

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Offset and Cardi B’s breakup rumors have been all the craze over the past several days. After some unfollowing on social media and emotional Instagram Lives, the couple seems to be split, maybe for good. Throughout all of these storylines, we have also come to learn that they have been on and off together for a minute. Whether those reports are true or not remains to be seen. Just like some new theories that are circling Offset and Cardi.

Wack 100 has been entangled in a lot of beef and it seems he and the Migos member are on bad terms right now. The controversial figure chatted with Adam22 on their show together recently about the high-profile couple not following each other on IG. Wack felt that things were not over just because of that. Additionally, he was against getting into any real detail of what he knows, especially with his ties to both of them.

Wack 100 Has ANOTHER Beef

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However, things have turned sour for Wack and Offset. He called out the Georgia rapper for tying him up in the relationship in an IG Story post. You can see what he said above. But, the overall message is that Wack has some dirt on him that he would let loose. Wack also has a history of supporting Cardi so Offset could be in some trouble. Additionally, according to Chigs Smooth’s YouTube video, he has heard speculation that he and Cardi are feuding publicly to draw attention away from Nicki Minaj’s album. All in all these two are causing quite a stir online and Wack 100 is just another name adding chaos to everything.

What are your initial thoughts on this new beef between Wack 100 and Offset? Why do you think Wack is so upset at the rapper after all seemed good? Do you agree with the possible theory around this supposed breakup with Cardi B? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Wack 100, Offset, and Cardi B. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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