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Did André 3000 Play The Flute On Future’s ‘Mask Off’?

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

André 3000 used to be famous as one-half of Outkast. But after releasing New Blue Sun on Friday, November 17, André 3000 is firmly cemented as a famous flutist. A solo album 17 years in the making, New Blue Sun predictably garnered mostly positive and widespread reaction over the weekend, even though it isn’t the rap album people have been desperately awaiting. Among the reaction was a rumor about whether André 3000 played the flute on Future’s “Mask Off,” arguably as surprising as the strictly instrumental album itself.

On Sunday, November 19, several outlets ran with a comment from Metro Boomin, who produced “Mask Off” for Future’s 2017 self-titled album. OnThinIce on X (formerly known as Twitter) cited a since-deleted post and wrote, “Metro Boomin reveals André 3000 played the flute on the intro of ‘Mask Off’ [flame emoji, flute emoji].” Other users have since added the context, “Metro was joking here. André 3000 did not play the flute on Mask Off. The flute is part of the sample.”

If that weren’t enough, Metro Boomin commented on Complex‘s Instagram post, including a video of Metro saying that Andre played the flute on “Mask Off” before playing the track. Complex aggregated it with the framing that André 3000 did, in fact, play flute on “Mask Off,” but Metro Boomin quickly shut that down in the post’s comment section.

“How are you all even considered a real news outlet?” Metro wrote.

Luckily, to avoid any future confusion, people can turn to eight New Blue Sun tracks if they want to hear André 3000 playing the flute.

New Blue Sun is out now via Epic Records. Find more information here.

Is Snoop Dogg Still Smoking Weed?

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

That Snoop Dogg is such a rascal. Last week, the West Coast rap godfather (pardon me… “Doggfather”) sent the internet into a frenzy when he posted a graphic on his social media channels promising he was “giving up smoke.” Of course, given that smoking weed is the cornerstone of his personal brand, many assumed it meant he was giving up his favorite activity — possibly for health reasons.

Meanwhile, the shrewder among us suspected the announcement was simply teeing up the launch of another new product or endorsement deal. For one thing, we know that Snoop’s history with quitting the “Devil’s Lettuce” has been sketchy at best, and for another, we’re also aware of his nose for marketing and wicked sense of humor (the use of “smoke” and not “marijuana/cannabis/Mary Jane/pot/grass/reefer/chronic/tree/etc.” was a dead giveaway).

Well, lo and behold, here’s Snoop’s announcement of a new endorsement deal with Solo Stove, a brand of smokeless outdoor fire pits (see? dead giveaway). In the ad below, Snoop demonstrates the use of one of the products (which seem a little goofy to me; the smoke flavor is essential to anything you cook over an outdoor flame!).

So is Snoop Dogg still smoking weed? I guess you can never be 100 percent sure, but it seems likely (he’s probably lighting one up as you read this). Sorry, teetotalers, you lost this round. The only smoke the Dogg has given up is the kind you get from a campfire.

Suge Knight Says Eazy-E’s Widow Fumbled Millions Of Dollars In Poor Dr. Dre Deal

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Suge Knight’s recent episode of the Collect Call podcast, which aired on Sunday (November 19), is adding salt to a wound. Moreover, he targeted Eazy-E’s widow for fumbling a deal that the Death Row executive landed with Dr. Dre that would’ve set up the late rapper and his family for generational wealth. By giving up some profits to Suge, Eazy allegedly could get a share of all of the West Coast producer’s earnings, no matter the industry. During his conversation with The Source magazine co-founder Dave Mays, he explained that this was a billion-dollar opportunity given Dre’s continued massive success throughout his career.

“I did a deal for [Eazy],” Suge Knight’s comments on the whole situation began. “He gets a dollar off of anything that Dre does. In other words, [that’s] if he do a movie, if he do a beat, [or] if he promote some type of merchandise. If he do a commercial, if he produce… Off of his part, [Eazy] gets a dollar.” Then, the incarcerated and notorious music figure explained that Eazy-E’s widow, Tomica Woods-Wright, assumed control of his estate after his untimely passing in March of 1995.

Collect Call With Suge Knight: Check Out His Words On Eazy-E’s Widow At 15:34

“Tomica met with Interscope,” Suge Knight further alleged. “Interscope said, ‘Hey, why you want to get a dollar off of everything Dre does? Me and you could do business later on. Sign off and just let Dre out of it. We’re gonna do business later.’ She signed off. They ain’t did no business with that b***h later. And guess what? That f***ed Eazy’s kids, his momma, at the time his father was still living. It’s f***ed his family.” Given how complex and elaborate this deal seems, it’s unclear if we’ll ever really understand the implications of this claim.

In fact, Eazy-E had previously spoken to Arsenio Hall in 1993 about a similar arrangement, which interestingly coincided with his beef with N.W.A. As such, anything Dre did went right back to Eazy. “Basically, I had Dre signed as exclusive producer and an exclusive artist,” he explained. “So when Dre tried to make his deal over at Interscope, I was included for the next six years.” For more news and the latest updates on Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, and the late and great Eazy-E, stay logged into HNHH.

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Lil Yachty Blesses Fans With Two Unreleases Song Snippets

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Yachty has been having one of the best years in hip-hop right now. Overall, he got a lot of praise for his album Let’s Start Here. Furthermore, he found himself at the center of Drake’s inner circle. For All The Dogs is an album that reportedly had a lot of Yachty influence. Moreover, Yachty has dropped a ton of great rap tracks which has helped showcase his versatility. At this point, fans are looking forward to what the artist might do next. This is especially true as a new album should be on the way.

One of the best ways to tease your music these days is through snippets. Snippets can sometimes make their way to social media through leaks. However, they can also materialize in more organic ways. For instance, artists will post these snippets on social media all of the time. Yachty has done this before, although his two most recent snippets actually came at ComplexCon. In the video down below, you can watch him play the two aforementioned snippets for some fans. As you can imagine, the fans were very excited.

Lil Yachty Shows Off More

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Yachty seems to have the pulse of what the fans want these days. Sure, there are those who still don’t care for his music. Additionally, there are some who hate his comments about hip-hop and artistry. However, if one thing is for certain right now, it is that he is doing his thing and doing it well. After being roasted by critics and fans back in 2016, he has evolved into a tastemaker of sorts. He is evolving before our eyes and it has been fun to witness.

Let us know what you think of these snippets, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.

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What Does Drake’s New Face Tattoo Mean?

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake‘s collection of offbeat and personal tattoos is a subject of endless fascination for his fans. From getting his son’s name on his neck to his mother’s initials just under his eye, Drake keeps adding to the set, paying homage to his favorite people, places, and things.

His latest tattoo, according to eagle-eyed fans on social media, is of the word “miskeen,” and it’s just over his right eyebrow. Naturally, those who aren’t familiar with the term might wonder what it means.

Drake has “miskeen” tattooed on his forehead so help him God he wants an Habesha girl so bad pic.twitter.com/zFctrjtol1

— heran mamo / ሄራን ማሞ (@heranmamo) November 20, 2023

“Miskeen” is an Arabic word which means, according to several sources, “poor” or “hopeless.” Its usage in Toronto slang stems from the strong presence of East African cultures in the city, including Ethiopians, Eritreans, and Somalians (it roughly translates to the same use in Amharic, the language of the Habesha people from Ethiopia and Eritrea, hench the above tweet). Modern use has taken this loan word and applied it to mean someone who is not down with street culture (like a mark or buster in Los Angeles). Drake’s tattoo could be a reference to its original use as well; his whole vibe has always been sort of forlorn and heartbroken, and on his recent albums he’s seemed even more so (with a dash of bitterness and spite thrown in).

Whatever Drake means by adding this tattoo to his face, it’ll only add to the endless speculation and discussion of his many inscrutable attributes.

Snoop Dogg Revealed What His Viral ‘Give Up Smoke’ Post Was Really About And Of Course It Wasn’t Quitting Weed

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last week, Snoop Dogg shocked the world with an announcement he shared on social media, writing, “After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke. Please respect my privacy at this time.” The logical first leap to be made there is that the post was Snoop declaring he was giving up weed. After thinking about it for a second, though, it felt more like Snoop was setting up some sort of product rollout or brand partnership (edibles, perhaps?).

Now, we know for certain that it was the latter (albeit not edibles): Today (November 20), Snoop shared an ad for Solo Stove, a smokeless fire pit company. On Instagram, he wrote, “I’m done with smoke. I’m going smokeless with @solostove. #ad.”

The video he shared is a close-up of Snoop that slowly zooms out to reveal he’s sitting in front of a Solo Stove. Meanwhile, he says, “I have an announcement: I’m giving up smoke. I know what you thinkin’: ‘Snoop, smoke is kind of your whole thing!’ But I’m done with it. I’m done with the coughing and my clothes smelling all sticky-icky. I’m going smokeless. Solo Stove fixed fire. They took out the smoke: Clever.”

Per a press release, Snoop, the company’s official “smokesman,” said, “I love a good fire outside, but the smoke was too much. Solo Stove fixed fire and took out the smoke. They changed the game and now I’m excited to spread the love and stay warm with my friends and family.”

Snoop is teaming up with the brand to design a signature line of Snoop Dogg x Solo Stove products. First (and available now for $420, here) is a limited edition bundle that includes a Bonfire Fire Pit designed by Snoop, a fire pit stand, a Snoop bucket hat, and a Snoop x Solo sticker pack.

It remains to be seen if the rappers Snoop Dogg inspired will follow through with giving up weed.

50 Cent Trolls Meek Mill & Rick Ross Over Low Album Sales For “Too Good To Be True”

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent trolled Meek Mill and Rick Ross for the low sales of their new collaborative album, Too Good To Be True, in a post on social media, last Friday. After selling out two straight nights in London, 50 Cent brought up the duo’s album moving just over 31,000 units.

“Oh No 31,009 [laughing emojis] you might want to spend some quiet time to strategize and reevaluate. LOL LONDON second show SOLD OUT! Newcastle tomorrow night SOLD OUT!” 50 Cent wrote.

50 Cent Performs On The “Final Lap” Tour

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – NOVEMBER 09: 50 Cent performs on stage at The OVO Hydro on November 09, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Roberto Ricciuti/Redferns)

Meek Mill previously addressed the disappointing sales in a pair of posts on Twitter when the projections first came in. He wrote at the time: “It’s says me and Ross on pace to sell 35k first week I would post if it said 350k… I’m too nice and rich to be rapping in a control music environment that’s why we dropping music on Fridays it’s doesn’t make sense …. Now we all own our music we getting the tech built to put people on our own musical subscriptions and we gone let direct to consumer see if rap if doing well.” In a follow-up post, he added: “The streets love this album too! I’m use every drop of my talent now I own 100 percent of my music now! It was top tier rap for the hustlers and winners!”

50 Cent Trolls Meek Mill & Rick Ross

Oh No 31,009 you might want to spend some quiet time to strategize and reevaluate. LOL LONDON second show SOLD OUT! Newcastle tomorrow night SOLD OUT! • https://t.co/jnbpt4Vpb3 pic.twitter.com/wC2jUxZrUC

— 50cent (@50cent) November 18, 2023

Rick Ross and Meek Mill dropped Too Good To Be True on Friday, November 10. The album features Fabolous, Teyana Taylor, DJ Khaled, Wale, and more. Check out 50 Cent’s post above and be on the lookout for further updates on Rick Ross and Meek Mill on HotNewHipHop.

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Nicki Minaj Thanks Barbz For 2023 Billboard Music Award For Top Female Rap Artist

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

For the first time in her career, Nicki Minaj took home the Top Female Rap Artist trophy at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday (November 19). Moreover, the organization created this category in 2018, and she previously took home the general Top Rap Artist accolade back in 2013. As such, it’s quite nice to see the Trinidadian MC receive this specific honor five years after the award’s inception. Another big winner from this ceremony was her Young Money partner Drake, who won five awards and swept many of the rap categories. In her video accepting the award, she thanked the ever-loyal and ever-present Barbz for their constant support and championing of her.

“Thank you to the Billboard Music Awards for presenting me with the best female rap award of 2023,” Nicki Minaj stated in a video. “Barbz, you are amazing. I appreciate you so much. And I can’t wait to share Pink Friday 2 with you on my birthday, December 8,” she concluded, blowing a kiss to the camera. The new album is closer than ever, and the die-hards couldn’t be more excited for this next long-awaited step in one of the most influential and impactful careers in all of hip-hop.

Nicki Minaj Backstage At The 2023 VMAs

Nicki Minaj Billboard Music Awards 2023 Top Female Rap Artist Thanks Barbz Hip Hop News — NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Nicki Minaj attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Catherine Powell/Getty Images for MTV)

However, that’s not the only thing that the 40-year-old is incredibly excited about when it comes to new releases. She recently gave a shoutout to Sexyy Red, expressing her anticipation for her deluxe version of her breakout project, Hood Hottest Princess. In fact, previous interactions hinted at the St. Louis MC even picking up one of Nicki Minaj’s scrapped tracks for herself. With Pink Friday 2 right around the corner, fans are also hoping that we’ll get some great features, and hearing a “Skee yee!” on a PF2 beat would be electrifying.

Meanwhile, she also revealed new cover art for her highly anticipated studio offering, adding on to various others. This rollout has been very packed with content, extra material for context, and a whole lot of Internet discussion. Finally, with this award in mind, we can finally start getting ready to see its fulfillment. For more news and the latest updates on Nicki Minaj, check back in with HNHH.

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50 Cent Shows No Mercy To Diddy Amid Cassie Allegations

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A lot of people aren’t letting Diddy’s lawsuit settlement with Cassie make the claims of sexual assault and physical abuse against him go away easily. The leader of that pack is 50 Cent, whose relentless trolls of him have been commonplace for a long time now. Moreover, he recently posted a meme of the Bad Boy mogul pictured alongside Cassie on Instagram that read: “If I text you this, it means I want my money by tomorrow.” In Fif’s caption of the post itself, published on Monday (November 20), he wrote “I’m not waiting until Monday,” suggesting that he won’t be like Sean Combs and take care of this situation immediately.

Furthermore, this isn’t the first time that he’s taken aim at Diddy for these accusations of abhorrent acts. A few days prior to this social media activity, the G-Unit MC and business titan had some more elaborate thoughts to share on the subject. He didn’t go through everything, but said enough to get his point across. “LOL,” 50 Cent’s IG message began. “He paid that money real quick, should have done that before the sharks saw the blood in the water. And here they come in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 every woman he ever put his hand on.”

50 Cent’s Latest Troll Against Diddy On Instagram

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Meanwhile, many other stories about Diddy surfaced in the wake of this lawsuit, although most of them brought no proof. Still, it does speak to how much of a reputation he built in the industry, both for good and terrible reasons, supposedly. It’s also been wild to see celebrities give wildly different takes and interpretations on this incident. Most recently, Adam22 had a pretty bizarre reaction to the whole thing, according to DJ Akademiks, that related to his own sexual infamy.

Regardless of all of that, the Queens native almost dealt with some legal trouble of his own as of late, though what he stood accused of was nowhere near as harrowing. He dodged charges in his microphone-throwing case, at least if nothing changes for the rest of the year for which the case will be open. One rises, another falls, but the balance keeps weighing differently every day. For more news and the latest updates on Diddy and 50 Cent, stick around on HNHH.

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Diddy Looks Distraught In New Pics After Settling Cassie Lawsuit

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Diddy appears stressed out in new photos obtained by Page Six, following his recent lawsuit settlement with Cassie. Paparazzi captured the Bad Boy mogul hiding his face in his hands and pacing around his estate in Miami anxiously on Saturday. Wearing a T-shirt and sweatpants, he sat alongside his chief of staff, Kristina Khorram. At one point, Diddy laid down on a couch after Khorram showed him something on her cellphone.

Cassie sued Diddy for physical, sexual, and mental abuse, last week, but the two reached a settlement just one day later. “I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control,” Cassie wrote in a statement. “I want to thank my family, fans and lawyers for their unwavering support.” In his own statement, Diddy added: “We have decided to resolve this matter amicably. I wish Cassie and her family all the best. Love.”

Diddy & Cassie Attend A Pre-Grammy Gala

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Actor Cassie Ventura (L) and recording artist-producer Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attend the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)

Despite the settlement, Diddy’s lawyer, Ben Brafman, clarified in a statement that it does not imply guilt on the part of his client. He wrote: “Just so we’re clear, a decision to settle a lawsuit, especially in 2023, is in no way an admission of wrongdoing. Mr. Combs‘ decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims. He is happy they got to a mutual settlement and wishes Ms. Ventura the best.” The lawsuit had claimed that Diddy “was prone to uncontrollable rage, and frequently beat Ms. Ventura savagely.”

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