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DJ Akademiks Fires At Saucy Santana For Not Addressing Cassie’s Claims Against Diddy

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Some rap beef transcends headlines, and there are always ways through which people will seek to center the world around their rivalries. In DJ Akademiks, we have a great example of this, as he continued his callouts and attacks against Saucy Santana, who kept up a nasty social media feud over the past couple of weeks or so. This time, though, it related to the accusations of sexual assault and abuse from Cassie against Diddy, who Ak previously roped into this spat with Saucy and Yung Miami. Ak thinks that the former is being hypocritical right now by not speaking up about the issue as soon as possible.

“Where that h*e a** n***a mysonne and all them ppl who was talmbout ‘Protect Black women’ when some gay n***a was talking about me and his sick r*pe fetish,” DJ Akademiks tweeted recently. “Where them ppl now sticking up for Cassie. Ohhhhhhhh.” “Remember last week everybody was on dat ‘protect Black women wave,’” he added on Instagram. “Where saucy n that clown mysonne at now.” Of course, the media personality wouldn’t be the first to rope in his beef with Diddy into these allegations.

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DJ Akademiks Blasts Saucy Santana

However, this isn’t just a troubled sentiment for how DJ Akademiks is perpetuating this beef amid a much more serious situation– and the fact that Saucy’s only had less than 24 hours to say something about this case. It’s also downplaying the importance behind protecting Black women and painting out to be a fad rather than a real issue. While there are definitely some cases in which this narrative can excuse other bad behavior or when people apply it inconsistently, it remains a pretty nasty sentiment. Still, considering that Saucy Santana is spending a lot of time promoting his diss track towards the media personality, there’s also something to be said about speaking out concerning real problems and how many would rather stick to what they know or what is safe for them to address.

Meanwhile, the Diddy and Cassie case will likely develop with a lot more information and scandalous allegations in the near future. As such, people are still learning about this story and gathering the necessary context. Whatever way in which it resolves will likely be cause for even more debate, and it’s disheartening to see people not prioritizing this struggle and instead only focusing on their own beefs, no matter which side of it you’re on. For more news and updates on DJ Akademiks, Saucy Santana, Diddy, and Cassie, come back to HNHH.

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Who Does Drake Diss On ‘Scary Hours 3?’

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That Drake sure is a rascal. We all know that a new Drake project usually means a new collection of slights against his critics, enemies — real or imagined, and any number of former paramours who’ve wronged him in some way. His latest release, For All The Dogs: Scary Hours Edition, is no different, bringing with it a slew of disses for former flames and current nemeses.

So, who does Drake diss on Scary Hours 3?

Well, in the song “Stories About My Brother,” Drake certainly responds to Joe Budden‘s lukewarm reception of the original For All The Dogs. “Imagine us gettin’ our validation from an ex-musician searchin’ for recognition,” he raps, which is most probably a reference to Budden’s former career as a rapper. Budden has since turned to being a volatile podcast host, slinging hot takes in the hopes of viral fame (to his credit and the chagrin of Budden haters everywhere, it mostly works).

Then, on “Wick Man,” Drake quotes Pusha T‘s 2018 diss track “The Story Of Adidon,” which effectively turned the audience against him in their beef at the time, but hasn’t seemed to do much for his rival’s fortunes since. “Man, I remember n****s was jokin’ ’bout some tick, tick / And now that rapper broke as f*ck / That boy a statistic.”

So, Drake’s streak of petty posturing continues. Since it doesn’t look like he’ll actually be taking that break anytime soon after announcing an extended tour with J. Cole, perhaps his targets will take the opportunity to fire back.

Diddy Allegedly Offered Cassie Eight Figures To Stay Quiet

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Diddy is currently being sued by Cassie for upwards of $30 million. Overall, she is making some very strong allegations against Diddy. For instance, she is claiming that he allegedly raped her and made her have sex with other men. Moreover, she claims that she was abused and accosted on numerous occasions. It is a story that has shaken the hip-hop world to its core. Everyone is speaking out about the allegations, and people are curious as to what will happen next.

One thing that has become notable about the lawsuit, is the allegation that Diddy has actually offered Cassie eight figures to not say anything. Overall, this is simply an allegation for now, although it is one that has certainly added some depth to the story. As we reported last night, however, Diddy has pretty much denied everything. His lawyers have put out a statement, and they claim Cassie is simply looking for some sort of payday.

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Diddy Denies The Allegations

“Mr. Combs vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations,” the statement read. “For the past six months, Mr. Combs has been subjected to Ms. Ventura’s persistent demand of $30 million, under the threat of writing a damaging book about their relationship, which was unequivocally rejected as blatant blackmail. Despite withdrawing her initial threat, Ms. Ventura has now resorted to filing a lawsuit riddled with baseless and outrageous lies, aiming to tarnish Mr. Combs’s reputation and seeking a payday.” Cassie put out her own statement in which she noted that she had wanted to tell her story for a long time. Now, she is doing just that.

This is a developing story with many moving parts. Let us know what you think about the allegations, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates on this developing situation. We will always strive to keep you informed.

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Does Drake Have A Brother?

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On his new EP, For All The Dogs: Scary Hours Edition, Drake has a song called “Stories About My Brother” in which he raps several lines describing the various attributes of someone he calls his brother. Some examples include: “My brother make your ace disappear like a sleight of hand” and “My brother put some holes in your top, you a Air Force.” Naturally, this might have some fans wondering whether Drake has an actual brother.

As far as public record goes, though, Drake has always been an only child — the sole son of Dennis Graham, a drummer from Memphis, and Sandra “Sandi” Graham, a Canadian teacher and florist. Drake was raised by Sandra in Toronto, spending summers with his father in Memphis.

Any references to a brother are most likely metaphorical; Drake refers to his close friends as his brothers to highlight their bond, strengthening the examples of having friends who’d do anything for you (including, apparently, shooting at people) by comparing their closeness to that of blood brotherhood. Of course, the violent threats are likely metaphorical and hyperbolic, as well.

Drake’s new project also features his latest collaboration with J. Cole, a shout-out to Taylor Swift, and his latest collection of putdowns for rivals Joe Budden and Pusha T.

Did Drake Diss Pusha T On ‘Scary Hours 3?’

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The holiday season is supposed to be a time of peace and tranquility. However, Drake had other things in store. Today (November 17), the rapper gifted fans with new music. His latest album, For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition, is a spicy clapback at his biggest critics. So, did Drake diss Pusha T on Scary Hours 3?

According to the fans, the answer is yes. In the Alchemist-produced song “Wick Man,” Drake seemingly aims at his longtime rival. During the first verse, Drake raps, “Man, I remember n****s was jokin’ ’bout some tick, tick / And now that rapper broke as f*ck / That boy a statistic / Empty clips, yeah.” To drive home his point, the last line repeats throughout the track.

He continues in the second verse, saying, “Play ’bout the fact I was born a perfectionist / Still can’t even wrap my mind around the success of this / Point me to your boss, n****, you a receptionist,” seemingly as a shot at Kanye West.

Listeners believe Drake’s latest project is filled with other subliminal and direct jabs. Some of the other folks in his scope include Joe Budden. Hell, even Black Americans received a lyrical shot.

Spectators will be on the lookout for Pusha’s response. But last year, when asked how he feels about Drake continuously dissing him, Pusha replied, “It just lets me know how deep it hurt him.”

Listen to “Wick Man” above.

For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition is out now via OVO/Republic. Find more information here.

Did Drake Diss Joe Budden On ‘Scary Hours 3’?

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In Thursday morning’s (November 16) trailer announcing what he then referred to as Scary Hours 3 and has since released as For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition, Drake said, “I did those songs in the last five days. I didn’t have one bar written down for those songs on the night that For All The Dogs dropped.” With that timeline established, all evidence suggests that Drake dissed Joe Budden, who slammed For All The Dogs upon its October 6 arrival.

About 50 seconds into the Scary Hours Edition track “Stories About My Brother,” Drake raps, “Imagine us gettin’ our validation from an ex-musician searchin’ for recognition.”

Now, the backstory. Or, at least the latest chapter in the years-long Budden-Drake beef, which includes an accusation of liposuction in 2016 (as chronicled in full by Complex): Budden used an episode of The Joe Budden Podcast to roast Drake for “rappin’ for the children” with For All The Dogs. “Yo, dog, I had to look up how old this n**** was when I finished listening to the album,” he said (as per Billboard). “You are 36. Your birthday is in 20 days. I Googled that, too. You’re going to be 37 years old. Get the f*ck away from some of these younger n****s. And stop f*cking these 25-year-olds. […] I want to hear adult Drake rapping for adult people. […] He’s rapping for the kids, the streams, the accolades. He ain’t trying to rap for me. I accept that.”

Drake didn’t wait until “Stories About My Brother” to acknowledge Budden. He left a very long comment on DJ Akademiks’ Instagram clip of Budden’s podcast, as written below:

“@joebudden you have failed at music. You left it behind to do what you are doing in this clip cause this is what actually pays your bills. For any artist watching this just remember you are watching a failure give their opinion on his idea of a recipe for success…a quitter give their opinion on how to achieve longevity…you switched careers cause the things that pop into your brain had you broke living cheque to cheque and the raps you write had 450 men showing up to your shows in dusty Enyce jeans to screw up their face to Mood Muzik 29 and pretend you are the goat…pls to any artist that’s doing what they feel is right don’t let these opinions affect your mindset after the fact…

This guy is the poster child of frustration and surrendering. You retired and we never hung up your jersey we don’t even remember your number. We know you for doing this…you withdrew from rap not cause you accomplished all you need to it’s cause it wasn’t working for you. I never want anybody in the generations to think that the whole ‘everybody’s entitled to their opinion’ is a real thing…this is a man projecting his own self hate and the fact I did and continue to do everything he wanted to do for himself. If you need it put in simpler terms I own a 767…he owns a modest house in the 973 and flies first class on special occasions.”

Listen to “Stories About My Brother” above.

For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition is out now via OVO/Republic.

Snoop Dogg’s Shocking Vow To ‘Give Up Smoke’ Actually Inspired Some Other Rappers To Quit Smoking Weed

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Yesterday (November 16), Snoop Dogg shocked the world with the following announcement shared on social media: “After much consideration & conversation with my family, I’ve decided to give up smoke. Please respect my privacy at this time.”

Is Snoop, perhaps the biggest cannabis icon of all time, really done with smoking weed? Who knows. His specific phrasing of “give up smoke” may be a little suspicious. Maybe Snoop’s generating viral attention to later introduce a line of edibles on the way? Whatever the case may be, his words have had a clear impact, and that includes on some fellow rappers, who saw what Snoop said and decided to give up weed.

After Snoop shared his announcement, Meek Mill re-posted it on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Ima go to Dubai and completely stop smoking … ima follow snoop, my doctor said I got a lil bit emphysema in a chest if I don’t stop smoking it cuts my lifeline in half, I was addicted to the nicotine and this new weed got too many chemicals and too risky to play with my mental!”

Coi Leray was also moved by Snoop’s post, as she declared in an Instagram Story that she plans to stop smoking after Thanksgiving next week.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith had quite the reaction, too.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Azealia Banks Labels Diddy A “Violent Homosexual” Following Cassie Abuse Allegations

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Azealia Banks is easily one of the most opinionated artists in hip-hop. However, much to her detriment, she does have a history of saying things in a strong and negative way. Overall, this has helped keep her in the news as her musical endeavors have not been fruitful lately. That said, she has been given a brand-new topic to speak on. Last night, it was reported that Cassie was suing Diddy for $30 million. The subject of this lawsuit is quite harrowing, as the singer hit Diddy with allegations of rape, abuse, and even violence towards others.

Banks is someone who knows a lot about the industry and sometimes, she will make claims that may seem outlandish. However, she is always confident in her assertions, even if they can’t be immediately backed up. For instance, while taking to Instagram, Banks alleged that Diddy once beat up Cassie and had to send her to Hawaii. This is a story that remains an allegation, although Banks shared it anyway.

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“One time Diddy beat her up so bad he sent her on a 3week ‘vacation’ to Hawaii just so no one would see or question how her face got like that,” Banks alleged. “Another violent hiphop homosexual. This is what mental illness looks like for all of you armchair psychologists.” These are very strong comments although they are in line with how Banks usually approaches things. Either way, this is a story that continues to develop in real-time. It is also important to note that Diddy has denied the allegations that have been leveled against him by Cassie.

Be sure to let us know what you think of this situation, 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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“It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?”: Drake & J. Cole Add 10 New Dates

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After closing out his It’s All a Blur Tour with 21 Sav in Toronto last month, Drake announced he would be taking some well-deserved time off to take care of his physical and mental health. Fans are fully in support of the rapper’s decision. He’s given us Certified Lover Boy, Honestly, Nevermind, Her Loss, and most recently, For All The Dogs over the span of just a few years. Despite his best efforts to rest, Champagne Papi continues to surprise us with a new project, Scary Hours 3, along with news of ten new dates added to his 2024 tour with J. Cole.

We were happy to hear the duo come together to get the Dreamville leader his first No. 1 single thanks to “First Person Shooter.” Now, they’ve joined forces again on “Evil Ways,” generating even more buzz for when the North Carolina native joins the Canadian onstage in January. They’ll be kicking things off in Denver, Colorado on the 18th with a show from the original tour that previously had to be rescheduled. Afterward, you can catch them in San Antonio and Oklahoma City, both of which have had additional shows added.

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Other locations to add second dates to accommodate the countless Drizzy and Cole fans include Tampa, St. Louis, Cleveland, Buffalo, and Kansas City. In addition, cities like Belmont Park and Sunrise will see another concert from the former, though the latter won’t be joining him.

At this point in his career, Drake has nothing left to prove, yet he’s still dropping off new music consistently. On this weekend’s release, Scary Hours 3, he went in on others in the industry, such as Joe Budden, Kanye West, and Pusha T. Read some of his best bars about his opps at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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50 Cent Takes Aim At Diddy Amid Cassie Sexual Assault Allegations

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50 Cent has been going after Diddy quite a bit lately. Overall, this has mostly been due to the allegations that the mogul had something to do with 2Pac’s murder. Fif has made sure to joke about this on numerous occasions, even if Puff probably hates it. Now, however, Sean Combs is going through a larger legal battle. His ex Cassie recently hit him with a $30 million lawsuit with some heavy allegations. For instance, she claims that he allegedly raped her and made her have sex with numerous men.

Furthermore, Cassie made the allegation that Diddy had a hand in blowing up Kid Cudi’s car. Overall, there is a lot here and while he denies all of the allegations, the ensuing case will be interesting to watch play out. Moreover, fans have been curious to see how Fif would respond to all of this. Well, we got our answer last night as he took to Twitter with a selfie in which he looked especially confused. Subsequently, he wrote a caption that expresses his disbelief over what is being alleged.

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50 Cent Speaks Out

“Damn brother love, brother love, brother love, you out here looking CRAZY AS A MF. LMAO,” 50 Cent wrote. This is certainly how a lot of people felt watching these allegations hit Twitter in real time. Of course, a lot of the focus is rightly on Cassie who has been through a lot. She is receiving a lot of support from her peers and those in and around the industry. Hopefully, she will be able to find peace out of this horrific situation.

With 50 Cent throwing his hat into the ring here, where do you think all of this will go next? Let us know your thoughts on the situation, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.

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