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Kendrick Lamar On Pace For The Biggest Streaming Year Of His Career

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar is on pace for the most successful streaming year of his career according to a new report from RapTV. Following his viral feud with Drake, which sparked the release of several popular diss songs including “Not Like Us” and “Euphoria,” Lamar could pass over 4 billion streams for the year.

When RapTV shared the news on Instagram, plenty of Drake’s fans took to the comments section with explanations. “I hate the people who started listening him after disses and act like they’ve been listening for years,” one fan wrote. Another added: “Drake single handedly revived this man’s career, as the biggest kendrick fan I love Drake for reviving his career and giving him his first #1 hit.” One more argued: “‘Where the drake fans at’ Drake literally gave him this boost. If the beef never happened we wouldn’t be discussing Kendrick until he dropped another album.”

Kendrick Lamar Performs During Life Is Beautiful

Kendrick Lamar at Life Is Beautiful 2023 on September 23, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)

Lamar’s beef with Drake began when he teamed up with Future and Metro Boomin for the song, “Like That,” back in March. A few weeks later, Drake responded with “Push Ups” and the two went song for song over the next month. While there was never an official end, Drake dropped the last diss track, “The Heart Part 6” back in May. He’s since scrubbed all of the songs from his social media pages.

Kendrick Lamar On Pace For A Major Year

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While Lamar hasn’t put out an album this year, there’s been rumors that he’s gearing up for his next release. His long-time collaborator, Terrace Martin, has said he’s “locked in” on a new project. He released his last full-length effort, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, in 2022. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Eminem’s ‘Houdini’ Video Would’ve Been Beloved By Adam West, According To The OG Batman’s Family

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Eminem’s latest single “Houdini” might’ve pissed off a few people, including Megan Thee Stallion, Paul Rosenberg, and even his own children. But the comedic, action-packed video just earned praise from a very interesting party.

Today (June 9), Adam West’s family came out to show their support for the rapper’s official visual. In a statement provided to TMZ, Nina Tooley (the late actor’s daughter) gushed about how her dad would’ve loved the silly tribute to his famed Batman role.

“My dad would have loved the video,” she said. “I could hear my dad’s distinct chuckle when the rapper was trying to scale a building with the ‘Bat Rope’ just like he and [Burt Ward] did in the series.”

In the video, Eminem drew inspiration from one of the duo’s many ‘Bat Rope’ scenes. But instead of suiting as the mysterious vigilante, the rapper reprised his role as faithful sidekick Robin. This isn’t the first Eminem interjected his interest in comic into his work. In fact, Eminem first sported spandex back in 2002, for the official video for the chart-topping single “Without Me” with his longtime mentor and friend Dr. Dre by his side of Batman.

Dr. Dre made his superhero return in “Houdini.” The video also featured notable appearances by Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, The Alchemist, Pete Davidson, and Shane Gillis. With his forthcoming album, The Death Of Slim Shady, set to be his final LP, Eminem clearly wanted to go out with a cartoonish boom, snap, and pow.

Method Man Clarifies His Summer Jam “Generation Gap” Comments

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Method Man has attempted to clarify his recent comments about performing at Hot 97’s Summer Jam, in which he claimed there was a “generation gap” and he would never return to the festival. He performed at the New York City event with Redman, earlier this month. He reflected on his feelings on doing so with TMZ on Saturday.

“I wasn’t mad at the crowd,” he explained to the outlet. “It was just a generation gap. I showed grace.” He added: “I don’t think it’s fair. I would never point my finger at the crowd for not liking my music…I was there for Mister Cee and it was New York. I figured, I’m in New York, I’m in my backyard. [People] know who I am.”

Method Man & Redman Perform At Summer Jam

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 02: Redman and Method Man perform onstage during Hot 97 Summer Jam 2024 at UBS Arena on June 02, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

He made the original comments on Instagram after the performance. “Not our crowd at all,” he wrote at the time. “Thanks again, New York and the whole tri-state (that showed up to the event) plus Pete[er Rosenberg] and Ebro [Darden] I got love for you guys, but never again.. at this point the generation gap is just too wide for me.. #nevercomingback” Afterward, he received tons of support on social media. Soulja Boy even called on the younger generation to show more respect. “That’s New York though,” he remarked to TMZ. “Everybody supposed to know who he is. I don’t know. That’s crazy. I didn’t even know that. There probably be a lot of young people in the audience.”

Method Man Speaks On His Summer Jam Criticism

Check out the clarification of the headline-grabbing comments above. Fans will have to wait and see if he holds true to his words about never returning. Be on the lookout for further updates on Method Man on HotNewHipHop.

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🤨 Diddy Once Shoved Female Personal Chef Out Of His Home, Ex-Bodyguard Alleges

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy has faced no shortage of allegations in recent months from former partners, peers, and employees. Many of the accusations made against him suggest an alleged pattern of violence towards women. His former partner Cassie sued him in November of last year, and though they’ve since settled, she accused him of sexual assault, abuse, and more. Footage corroborating some of her allegations went public last month and quickly went viral.

Amid the Bad Boy Records founder’s legal issues, social media users have been digging into his past, and seeking clarity from those who’ve been part of his close circle. His ex-bodyguard Roger Bonds, for example, has a lot to say about his time working for him. During a recent interview with VladTV, Bonds claimed that Diddy’s alleged violence isn’t limited to his partners.

Roger Bonds On Diddy’s Allegedly Rocky Past With Chefs

According to Bonds, Diddy once had a personal chef named Jordan, who worked for the mogul for about three years altogether. At one point, he says that Jordan was supposed to let some housekeepers into Diddy’s home, but she didn’t. He claims that she had gotten confused because the people who showed up weren’t their usual staff, and she was trying to keep the children of the house out of harm’s way. Shortly after, she was asked to make a nanny coffee but insisted that she didn’t know how. Bonds says this is when Diddy allegedly went off. He accuses him of pushing her back by her forehead and shoving her out of the door. Allegedly, this caused her to land on the ground.

He adds that Jordan reached out to him as the other accusations Diddy’s facing were making their rounds, as they brought back the trauma of the alleged assault. What do you think of Diddy’s ex-bodyguard accusing him of physically pushing his former chef out of his house? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Tems & KAYTRANADA Start The Summer On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“Less is more” is the motto this time around on our new R&B Season playlist update, because even though we were pretty strict with our selections this time around, they all have so much to offer. Of course, one of the big topics of conversation right now is the brand new KAYTRANADA album TIMELESS, which is a pretty fitting description now that we think about it. After all, the crisp and clean production all over this project, the grooves, the melodic sensibilities, and the vocal performances would stun anyone in any era, and it’s a very praiseworthy feat of engaging songwriting and immersive sonic wizardry. If you want to preview it with a highlight, check out the Childish Gambino collab “Witchy” for some amazing chemistry.

Another massive album from the world of R&B-related musicianship this week is the much-anticipated new record from Tems, Born In The Wild. As opposed to the funky and collab-heavy TIMELESS, this release complements it perfectly if you’re interested in checking both of them out if you haven’t already. This new full-length is a more breezy and tender experience with even more spotlit vocal wonder and a more minimal, atmospheric, but nonetheless immediate approach. Check out the Afrobeat and hip-hop-fusing “Free Fall” with J. Cole to get an idea of the beauty the album holds.

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

Finally, we wanted to shout out Zacari’s “Destiny” as one of, if not the best R&B-adjacent single that dropped this week. It’s a really sweet and catchy cut, and it plays with a lot of elements like scorching guitar, high-toned vocals, grand synths, and bombastic percussion to make something larger than life. These ingredients don’t sound perfectly mixed, but the progressions and evolutions here make it a much easier pill to swallow. In addition, the flange effects and very dramatic presentation give this track a bit of an ’80s touch that goes over pretty solidly.

With previous singles like “Lonewolf Still” in mind, it looks like Zacari is going to drop something pretty impressive in a more long-form manner soon. But regardless, we want to know which of these R&B Season playlist inclusions was your favorite this week. We know we missed a couple, so let us know what other great drops we should’ve added from this week down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest great releases around the clock.

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Boosie Badazz Thinks Drake’s Neighborhood’s Shooting Could’ve Been Much Worse

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While no one has been able to confirm whether or not the recent shooting near Drake’s home in his Toronto neighborhood has anything to do with his beef with Kendrick Lamar, other rappers, or other conflicts in his personal life or multi-faceted career, it certainly wrapped up the K.Dot battle on a scary, extreme, and hopefully outlying note that, fingers crossed, doesn’t escalate into further violence. However, Boosie Badazz thinks the shooting could’ve been worse. During a recent DJ Vlad interview on VladTV, he called out the hypocrisy of rap fans wanting to see beef go hard and demanding fast responses to diss tracks despite real-life situations. The question the Baton Rouge rapper had for these individuals was this: what if Adonis had gotten shot instead of a security guard?

Furthermore, Boosie thinks that folks are too quick to celebrate or minimize the impact of violence when it doesn’t affect the famous people we know or innocent bystanders. This goes not just for rap beef, but violence in general in the music industry, local communities, and other spaces. Also, he suggested that the rampant social media discussion around rap battles can eventually lead to violence escalating, which didn’t happen before because folks had to actually do something horrible before seeing retaliation. The 41-year-old also expressed his belief that neither Drake nor Kendrick Lamar can stop their crews from turning to extremes.

Boosie Badazz Speaks On The Bridle Path Shooting & Drake’s Son

“In my comments, they’re saying ‘Boosie calm down, it’s Drake and Kendrick,’” he told DJ Vlad concerning people’s reactions downplaying the chance for the battle to turn violent. “That’s what most people are telling me. Is that same Drake and Kendrick the same 20 people around you in your entourage? That’s not the same person.”

Elsewhere, Boosie Badazz also has some interesting theories about the Diddy scandal and why it took so long for pop culture to catch up. His takes on the latest happenings in the rap world and in society at large are always notable, sometimes for their humor and other times for their controversy. But the “Wipe Me Down” MC also comes through with some deeper and more humanistic takes on occasion, too. For anyone who thought that the recent Drake shooting was all part of the game, we urge you to reconsider.

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Eminem Performs “Houdini” For The First Time At Massive Detroit Concert

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Eminem popped out for a surprise performance at the “Live From Detroit: The Concert At Michigan Central” show on Thursday (June 6). Moreover, the event celebrated the reopening and renovation of the train station, which the public could access on Friday (June 7) after over 30 years without a train leaving that station. The Ford Motor Company had acquired it six years ago, and Marshall Mathers and his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg executive-produced this concert. Other performers and guests included Michigan’s own Big Sean, Slum Village, Illa J, Diana Ross, and more, plus non-313 musicians such as Common and Fantasia.

In fact, a taped replay of “Live From Detroit: The Concert At Michigan Central” will air tonight (Sunday, June 9) at 7PM EST on NBC if you’re curious to check it out. However, if you’re just interested in Eminem’s set, you can find the full event-closing surprise set down below. He performed his new single “Houdini” live for the first time to kick things off, and also spit through “Welcome 2 Detroit” (obviously) and “Not Afraid.” Not only that, but Slim Shady also invited Jelly Roll for a passionate and grand rendition of “Sing For The Moment,” which was a great moment to witness that the crowd and the city seemed to love.

Eminem Performs At Michigan Central’s Reopening Event

Of course, there are plenty of reasons as to why “Houdini” is getting so much hype right now, and some are more positive than others. For example, Eminem’s new single is now the rap song with the second-highest first week debut on Spotify of all time. It’s an ironic accolade considering that this record remained for about six years before Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” took the top spot last month. Now, the “Superman” spitter’s new track broke that record for the second time in a month, and while he didn’t top K.Dot, it’s still very impressive to witness.

Meanwhile, other fans and detractors still think that Eminem is too corny or unimpressive with “Houdini,” but the overall discussion is much more deep and positive than what we’ve been used to in past years. Even his family comically mocked his exaggerated disses towards them, so there’s a strong push and pull here. But from what this Detroit crowd indicated, The Death Of Slim Shady couldn’t come sooner. We’ll see what that new album holds and what more great moments it could bring about.

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Travis Scott & Playboi Carti’s “FE!N” Played At White House, Seems To Drown Out Protests

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

For some reason, the White House seemingly played Travis Scott and Playboi Carti’s “FE!N,” which rang all around the surrounding area of Lafayette Square, or at least, from what a recently surfaced video can gather. Given that you can hear a lot of commotion and what sounds like chants in the background, plus the “Free Gaza” message that is displayed in the video, conspiracy theories emerged that officials played music to quell protestors calling for the United States to advocate for a ceasefire in the Israel and Palestine conflict. Thousands gathered around the government building, and since this clip is from the nighttime, it’s unclear what the status of these protests were at the time.

In addition, it’s important to consider that the city of Washington, D.C. celebrated its annual Capital Pride events this weekend as well, so there was a lot going on in the city both indifferent to and against government action. We can’t confirm whether or not this was actually the case for Travis Scott and Playboi Carti’s “FE!N,” so take this interpretation with a grain of salt. What we do know is that the duo will both probably perform this song either together or separately at Chicago’s Summer Smash festival from Lyrical Lemonade next week. As one of the most explosive mainstream rap hits of the past year, it should make for a pretty cool moment.

Travis Scott & Playboi Carti’s “FE!N” Seemingly Played By The White House

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Elsewhere, we’re sure that Travis Scott and Playboi Carti will continue to stretch “FE!N” out to its maximum potential and replay value. They’ve played it over and over again at concerts, gave SNL a nice rendition, performed it at the Grammys, and so much more. Hopefully this White House cameo is all a big misunderstanding. Using that track as a way to silence protestors would be an ugly evolution for it.

Meanwhile, if you are still in the D.C. area -– whether you’re protesting, celebrating Pride Month, or just going about your day -– we hope you stay safe and alert during this hectic time in the city. Keep fighting your good fight. If you’re just a Travis Scott and Playboi Carti fan excited about a White House shoutout, we’re sure that other collabs like this year’s “Type S**t” with Metro Boomin and Future have you fiending for another. We’ll see when’s the next time that the “Green & Purple” duo connect.

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Ice Spice Drives Fans Wild On NYC Streets By Twerking From Her Car

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Spice is going to great lengths to promote her upcoming debut album Y2K, and making sure that she witnesses the hype around her first-hand. Moreover, she recently drove some male fans on New York City streets wild by popping out from the sunroof of a black SUV and twerking for them for a little bit. The Bronx femcee turned around, laughed, and put on a big smile for the excited onlookers as she made her way through Broadway on whatever business she was on. It’s pretty curious to see these antics and moves considering that her previous creative promo moves didn’t really see her pop out herself.

Furthermore, we hope that Ice Spice felt inspired (whether or not it’s through dancing) to connect with fans more on an in-person level and stick around for the public. After all, she is an absolute superstar right now that probably has as many reasons to both entice and avoid the spotlight before her new LP. Fame is a fickle friend, and one that could really badger the 24-year-old at every turn in ways she can’t control or mitigate. Even a bowling alley shindig with Quavo inspires way more conversations and speculation than it probably should.

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Ice Spice Twerks From Her Sunroof, Fans Go Wild

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Regardless, Ice Spice definitely engages with her admirers online, including a defense of Y2K‘s album cover and its creator David LaChapelle. “David LaChapelle [did] #Y2K!” she shared to social media after people criticized the artwork. “Soooo sweet + legendary he didn’t even charge me cus he f**ks wit a real b***h [lipstick mark emoji]. thank U for all the incredible art you put out through the years this cover means everything to me [red heart emoji]. & yes Y2K was placed on the trash can on purpose can u guess why?”

After that, fans guessed, and perhaps we’ll never know the true answer to that question even after Y2K comes out. With a world tour set for this year as well, Ice Spice might just get the biggest year of her career so far. All we can hope for is that her drive to make each and every era the best yet is a trait that persists for years to come. Or, at the very least, that Spice keeps the streets tapped in.

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❤️ Megan Thee Stallion Fans Rally Behind Her Amid AI Sex Tape Scandal, She Gets Emotional Onstage

June 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, an AI-generated sex tape falsely boasting an appearance from Megan Thee Stallion surfaced online. This is far from the first time a female celebrity has dealt with something like this, and overall, it’s clear that the trend has gone too far. Meg echoed a similar sentiment in her apparent reaction to the AI-generated video on Twitter/X yesterday.

“It’s really sick how yall go out of the way to hurt me when you see me winning,” she wrote. “Yall going too far, Fake a** s**t. Just know today was your last day playing with me and I mean it.” The scandal arose right amid Meg’s “Hot Girl Summer” tour with GloRilla and lined up with her recent show in Tampa.

Megan Thee Stallion Gets Emotional Onstage

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While she certainly didn’t fail to put on an amazing show, it was clear that she was feeling more emotional than usual onstage. During her performance of “Cobra,” she nearly started crying, indicating that its empowering lyrics might have been hitting harder than ever.

Amid the debacle, Meg’s fiercely loyal fanbase has been out in full force, defending her and demanding that she’s treated with the respect she deserves. #WELOVEYOUMEGAN is currently trending on Twitter/X as the Hotties rally behind the Houston-born performer, showing her love and reminding haters that her legacy can’t be tarnished despite any fake and cruel attempts.

What do you think of the Hotties showing Megan Thee Stallion some extra love after an AI sex tape falsely claiming to feature her surfaced online? What about her getting emotional onstage during a recent performance of “Cobra”? share your thoughts in the comments section, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check out some social media users’ kind words for Meg down below.

Y’all want me to hate HER!?!? Be so fucking serious rn #WeLoveYouMegan pic.twitter.com/cr4xzet8gH

— ❀ꗥ～ꗥ❀ 𝐒𝐚𝐦 ❀ꗥ～ꗥ❀ (@whambhamsam) June 9, 2024

Chile I really hope Meg sues tf out of whoever is spreading that fake ai porn video. There NEEDS to be rules and limits to ai because this can really hurt somebody mentally. #weloveyoumegan
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— kiona 𐚁 (@shamonehoes) June 8, 2024