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Mase Recalled Beefing With Big L Over Rap Lyrics And How It Led To Him Getting Robbed For His Rolex

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Although hip-hop is 50 years old, allowing plenty of time for all kinds of histories to be remembered, there are still new stories to share and discover every day. Case in point, Mase‘s tale of an unexpected feud with fellow Harlemite the late Big L, and how it led to Mase taking a “big L” of his own, which he recounted on the latest episode of his and Cam’ron‘s podcast, It Is What It Is.

Mase explained how the rivalry started, recalling, “[Big L] started using a few of my lyrics… So I checked the n****.” After the confrontation, he said, he bumped into another rapper, Fat Joe, who was in a group with Big L called Diggin In The Crates (they have one album out together, D.I.T.C., released in 2000, and it’s really good. You should check it out). Joe refused to get into the confrontation, so L resorted to asking other mutual acquaintances to handle things.

Eventually, Mase was confronted by a stick-up boy (alongside basketball legend God Shammgod), and in order to get away, he took off his brand-new iced-out Rolex — his first one ever — and threw it away, hoping to distract the robber. However, they were saved by some police — but Mase never got his watch back. He later learned that Big L put the assailant up to the robbery. Check out the story below and the full episode above.

Mase tells a story about how he had to confront Big L for using his lyrics and how Big L attempted to have him robbed multiple times.

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Jay-Z & Nas’ First-Ever Collab To Hit DSPs Soon, Courtesy Of Shaquille O’Neal

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Shaquille O’Neal is currently gearing up to drop his third studio album, You Can’t Stop The Reign, on DSPs. The highly anticipated moment is scheduled for this Friday (June 28), nearly two decades after the LP’s original 1996 release. Fans are certainly eager to get to listen to it on their respective favorite platforms, and fortunately, the former NBA star will also be providing them with some exciting unreleased material.

Reportedly, the album will feature the original version of his track “No Love Lost,” which features both Nas and Jay-Z. Moreover, this was the duo’s first-ever collab, making it a truly historical track. For obvious reasons, fans can’t wait and are sounding off in Fake Shore Drive‘s Andrew Barber’s comments section.

Shaq Prepares To Drop You Can’t Stop The Reign On DSPs

“THIS IS HISTORY,” one Twitter/X user writes. Another simply says, “This is actually wild.” Others are chiming in to argue that the release is long overdue, which most commenters can agree with. Of course, the track was recorded just before Jay-Z and Nas began a feud that would last for several years, making the recording all the more interesting. Their beef has been a hot topic of debate as of late, particularly amid the fallout of Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s lyrical battle. After things were resolved, they teamed up for a track on Nas’ Hip Hop Is Dead, which made it clear that the war was officially over.

Regardless, “No Love Lost” certainly marks an interesting point in time, which listeners will get an opportunity to look back on come this Friday. Are you looking forward to Shaq’s album, You Can’t Stop The Reign, hitting DSPs? What do you think of him including the original version of “No Love Lost” featuring both Jay-Z and Nas? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Megan Thee Stallion Set To Be Opening Act At The 2024 BET Awards

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion is going to be hitting the 2024 BET Award show stage this coming weekend, according to Billboard. Her, along with GloRilla, Will Smith, Ice Spice, Latto, Shaboozey, and more, will rock the crowd on Sunday, June 30. What is even more exciting, is that she will be the opening act. This is the perfect choice for the show. Two days prior, the Houston, Texas MC’s third solo album, MEGAN, will be out. Obviously, this could lead to the audience to receiving an exclusive first taste of some new songs live.

This announcement also comes at a great time for Megan, because of her recent accomplishments. For example, the hitmaker and Amazon collaborated on a commercial to promote the 10th annual Prime Day. It is sure to bring in more customers on both sides, as the theme song is also going to be a bonus track. The catchy tune will land on an exclusive Amazon edition release of MEGAN when the album drops on June 28.

Megan Thee Stallion Is Joining An Incredible Lineup At The 2024 BETs

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In addition, the Hottie queen recently added two more United States stops for her Hot Girl Summer Tour. On July 2, Megan will be going back to Atlanta for a third round. Then, on July 3 she returns to North Carolina, this time heading to Charlotte. The tickets went on sale today at noon and you can buy them here. Megan can simply not lose right now, and we cannot wait for this coming weekend.

What are your thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion performing at the 2024 BET Awards? What songs do you think she will play? Which tracks should she select? Is she at the highest peak of her career right now, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Megan Thee Stallion and the BET Awards. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Joe Budden Admits He Was Thrilled To See Drake Lose To Kendrick Lamar

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s feud was easily one of the most viral moments in hip-hop of the year so far. While it’s mostly died down for now, it still has people talking. This is due in part to Kendrick reenergizing fans with his eagerly anticipated “Pop Out” performance in LA last week, which featured countless special guests. This could also be attributed to the new “Not Like Us” music video that he was spotted filming in Compton over the weekend. The track is widely believed to be one of the most explosive of their entire lyrical battle, and the one that crowned Kendrick the true winner.

Others, such as Joe Budden, are using the beef as an opportunity to dive into a much larger conversation. During a recent episode of his podcast, he argued that it was never really about Kendrick or Drake as individual artists. Instead, he claims it was about what each of them represents. He described Kendrick as representative of “culture” people and Drake as representative of “numbers” people. At one point in the conversation, he also revealed whose side he was throughout the whole thing.

Joe Budden Discusses Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Feud

Joe budden admits he was team Kendrick Lamar . He just wanted to see drake get his ass kicked . pic.twitter.com/ny7tXPhBst

— joebuddenclips (@Chatnigga101) June 26, 2024

“I absolutely love [Drake] getting his a** kicked,” he explained. “Drake is being used as a shield for what the real conversation is lying underneath… Which is culture people versus numbers people. It’s not really about Drake for me, he was just the person on the cross.” Despite the battle not being exclusively about the artists involved, Budden is clearly happy with the outcome and isn’t ashamed to admit it.

What do you think of Joe Budden admitting that he loved seeing Drake lose his lyrical battle with Kendrick Lamar? Do you agree with him or not? What about his point that there are “culture” people and “numbers” people? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Mase Recalls Big L Allegedly Setting Him Up To Be Robbed

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Mase says Big L once set him up to be robbed in Harlem after multiple heated arguments. He reflected on the story during the latest episode of It Is What It Is alongside Cam’ron. Mase began by revealing that they got into an argument because he felt L was biting some of his lyrics.

“Me and L start talking and the conversation goes super left you know. Next thing I know, I’m in The Tunnel [a nightclub] and the n***a Fat Joe comes up to me,” he explained. The two locked eyes but Joe decided not to do anything because he had no issue with Mase. “A couple months later, we get into it about something. I think it was over a chick or something,” he continued. From there, he recalled buying ice cream for the block on 139th Street in New York City while rocking his first Rolex watch. “I get around the corner on 140th and I walk up 140th on seventh to 141st and a Spanish n***a just run outta nowhere like, ‘Give it up. I’ma kill both of y’all n****s.’”

Mase Performs At JuicyFest In Australia

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 14: Mase performs at JuicyFest at Fremantle Oval on January 14, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/Getty Images)

Mase dropped the watch and ran for his life with God Shammgod. Cops immediately pulled up on the robber and arrested him. Shortly afterward, he learned it was Big L who set him up. Fat Joe previously discussed his side of the story during an interview with Angie Martinez on Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson in 2022. At the time, he explained that he didn’t realize the person Big L asked him for help beefing against was Mase, who he was friendly with. He admitted that Mase never trusted him afterward.

Mase Recalls Confronting Big L

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Mustard Will Not Only Be On The Beat, As He Will Make His Rapping Debut On His Upcoming Album’

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Mustard has had the game on lock for over a decade. Though the West Coast super-producer rose to prominence in 2012 as the beatmaker for Tyga’s “Rack City,” it was in 2014 that he launched his 10 Summers label imprint, vowing to keep delivering heat for at least the following decade of summers.

Since then, he’s produced for the likes of Tinashe, Rihanna, Ella Mai, Roddy Ricch, and most recently, Kendrick Lamar. When you hear that “Mustard on the beat, ho” tag at the beginning of a track, you know you’re in for a hit. But on his upcoming fourth album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed, Mustard will not only be on the beat. In an interview on The Cruz Show, Mustard revealed that he will be making his rap debut on Faith Of A Mustard Seed.

When asked about the songs he looks forward to people hearing on the album, Mustard said he feels that way about all of the songs on the album.

“I’m definitely a little nervous for my song, that I’m rapping,” said Mustard. “But I feel like anytime you’re nervous, that’s a good thing. You’re nervous the first day of school, like, ‘I wonder if they’re gonna like my fit.’”

Elsewhere in the interview, he revealed that he’s played the track for YG, Vince Staples, and Jay-Z, who gave the song their seal of approval.

You can see the interview above.

Faith Of A Mustard Seed is out 7/26 via 10 Summers.

Questlove Clarifies His Drake/Kendrick Feud And ‘Hip-Hop Is Dead’ Comments: ‘I’ve Seen This Movie Before’

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

When the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar was at its apex, Questlove generated some attention when he declared, “Hip Hop truly is dead.” Now that the dust has settled, Quest has taken a moment to go deeper into his thoughts about the whole situation.

In an interview with NPR published yesterday (June 25), Questlove explained:

“I was there at the Source Awards when the sh*t really hit the fan in 1995. And I was there in 1997. That was a ‘What now?’ moment for hip-hop — Tupac and Biggie, embroiled in a battle. I’ve never seen a battle in which it ends well.

We’re living in a polarizing time. We’re living in a time right now where World War III can easily break out at any moment. We’re living in a time when civil war can break out at any moment in the United States. We’re living in a time where the uncertainty of something jumping off is just in the air. You know what I’m saying? For me it’s like, I’ve seen this movie before — and I’m triggered. The aftereffect of Tupac and Biggie was just a 30-year travel into darkness.

And this is not to say that quality has gone down. Look, of course I don’t think hip-hop is dead. If an MC like Little Simz, which people rarely talk about. […] I don’t think people give enough attention to Griselda: Westside, Conway and Benny. Or even, like, Tobe [Nwigwe], Mick Jenkins, Errol Holden, even Denzel Curry. There’s so much quality, dope stuff out there that just goes unnoticed and unchampioned.”

Read the full conversation here.

Sexyy Red Puts Chief Keef’s Chain In Her Panties Amid Romance Rumors

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sexyy Red and Chief Keef are a duo that never fails to put out great music together. As of late, however, some social media users have become suspicious that they’re more than just collaborators. This isn’t the first time the rappers have been subject to these sorts of rumors, but they only added fuel to the fire earlier this month with a series of suggestive selfies. In them, Sexyy Red rocked Chief Keef’s chain, and they got awfully up close and personal.

The “SkeeYee” rapper later took to Instagram to clarify that their bond is more sibling-like than romantic, though many were simply not convinced. She later jokingly went off on the Chicago MC for flirting with King Von’s sister, Kayla B. At this point, they appear to be playing into the rumors, with Sexyy making it overwhelmingly clear that she’s determined to stake her claim.

Sexyy Red Poses With Chief Keef’s Chain

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In a new series of photos shared by Sexyy Red on Instagram today, she’s seen posing alongside Chief Keef’s chain. In a few of them, she even put it in her panties. “Iont care who wear dis mf nie,” she captioned the carousel. As expected, her comments section is now flooded with fans and peers laughing at her wild antics, and also praising her for showing Kayla B that she’s not messing around.

Fortunately, it looks like the two artists have more on the way, as earlier this month, he was spotted at her music video shoot. What do you think of Sexyy Red and Chief Keef playing into rumors that they’re together? Do you think they would make a good couple or not? What about Sexyy Red putting Chief Keef’s chain in her panties? Did she go too far? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake Apparently Casted His Vote For The Best Diss Song During The Kendrick Lamar Beef

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

As Kendrick Lamar continues to take his long victory lap, Drake seems to still be picking up the pieces. The Pop Out was one in a plethora of examples, showing just how dominant Kung Fu Kenny has been throughout their feud. It was a such a triumphant victory that it even reunified the entire West Coast hip-hop scene. Meanwhile, Drake continues to be all by his lonesome while moving in a weird way. From his questionable performances on “U My Everything” and “Wah Gwan Delilah” to following Mustard’s ex-wife on IG, he continues to spiral. Now, Drake is voting on polls for the best diss track to drop from the “twenty-v-one” with Kendrick.

The question was posed by an Instagram account by the name of thegoodrappage. It was put up over the weekend and it includes four of the seven disses. To be specific, the user included “euphoria”, “Family Matters”, “Not Like Us”, and “meet the grahams”. Overall, these seem to be records that are generally regarded as the best.

What Diss Song Do You Think Drake Voted For?

At the bottom of the ballot, Drake’s social media handle, champagnepapi, pops up, as he was apparently one of 8,335 people to vote. The creator of the poll even recognized the shocking contributor, as thegoodrappage put a screenshot of the evidence on his IG Story. Fans on social media are eating this up, trying to predict which song Drake could have chosen. Some think he voted for one of his to try up the percentage because “Family Matters” only got six percent of the votes. However, some are not ruling out that he might off picked a Kendrick track. Thankfully for Drizzy, that detailed information will remain unknown.

What are your thoughts on Drake voting on a poll for the best diss song in his beef with Kendrick Lamar? Which song do you think he selected and why? Does this show that he is still bothered by losing the battle? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Queenzflip Reveals Why He’s Been Off “The Joe Budden Podcast”

June 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Queenzflip appeared on the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast to discuss why he’s been off the show for the month of June. He and Budden explained that they got into a heated argument earlier in the month and decided it best if he spent some time away.

“We had a big argument, I mean 90 minutes of it. But he was the aggressor in this one. I ain’t gonna lie. People can agree. He was saying some crazy things to me,” Queenzflip began, before Budden interjected to apologize. Flip added that he recorded the entire argument and listened back to it that night. The following morning, he received a phone call. “I get a call from Ian. I said, ‘Ian, what’s up.’ ‘I heard what happened yesterday. You care to tell me what’s going on?’ ‘No I don’t. You heard from him. I got the audio. Go listen to the audio. Your man is wild’n. He’s disrespecting me. He’s challenging me.’ This is what I’m telling Ian. He said, ‘Alright buddy. We want you to sit down for a little bit.’”

Queenzflip Attends Drake’s “Til Death Do Us Part”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 30: Queenzflip attends Drake Presents “Til Death Do Us Part” on October 30, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

He continued: “Now, I’m calling Joe’s phone crazy, calling him mad times. ‘Yo, you’re wild’n. I gotta talk to you, you’re bugging.’ Then I told the n***a in the texts, ‘I’m pulling up.’” From there, he explained that he went to Budden’s property but he wasn’t there. Eventually, they made amends and all was good, but Budden recommended Flip take the month off. Fans quickly began asking why he wasn’t present on the show and rumors began to spread.

Queenzflip & Joe Budden Explain What’s Been Going On

Queenzflip explains why he’s been absent from the Joe Budden Podcast for almost all of June… he was suspended for the month?!

– Today’s Joe Budden Podcast EP 736 pic.twitter.com/oO5mpCLNMI

— Dash (@WATTBA10) June 26, 2024

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