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Drake Back On The Basketball Court As Kendrick Lamar Beef Concludes

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Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar seems firmly in the rearview mirror. That became clearer than even when he deleted the Instagram post that included “The Heart Part 6.” It served as the final diss track in the beef where Drizzy claimed he planted one of the stories Kendrick included in his diss track and responded to allegations of liking underage girls. With the song disappearing from his Instagram it feels like he’s confirming that the beef is over and moving on to new things.

That’s when he took to his Instagram story with a new post. Drake shared a picture of himself on the basketball court with some friends with the caption “Members.” He’s no stranger to the basketball court, regularly sharing photos and videos of his practices. He’s been busy recently with the Kendrick Lamar beef and a recent team-up with Sexyy Red. Now many fans are wondering if he may take the extended break from music that he originally promised after dropping For All The Dogs last year. Check out the new picture he shared from the court below.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar Breaks One Of Drake’s Spotify Records With A Drake Diss Track

Drake Returns To The Basketball Court

Earlier this week it was revealed that Drake is nominated for a Kids Choice Award this year. The award show has often found itself in an awkward position with artists who dabble in adult content being nominated for a kids award. Though that is once again the case with Drake, even more fans pointed out the allegations of being attracted to underage girls contrasted particularly badly with the nomination. He also recently made waves online for his new team-up with Snowd4y. The pair made a bizarre interpretation of “Hey There Delilah” that caused confusion for many online.

What do you think of Drake returning to the basketball court following his viral beef with Kendrick Lamar? Do you think he will be back in the studio soon or take a hiatus from new music like he originally promised? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Ice Spice Announces World Tour In Support Of New Album, “Y2K!”

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Ice Spice will be traveling across the globe over the summer in support of her upcoming album, Y2K! She announced the highly-anticipated project, as well as the tour, in posts on Instagram, on Wednesday. She previously shared the singles, “Think U The Sh*t (Fart)” and “Gimmie A Light,” earlier this year.

The Y2K! World Tour will see Spice travel to Switzerland, Belgium, the United Kingdom, and more European stops before returning to North America for shows in Washington D.C., Chicago, Toronto, New York City, and more. The tour kicks off on July 4th in Roskilde, Denmark at the Roskilde Festival. Cash Cobain will be joining her on the road.

Read More: Ice Spice Unveils Cover Art And Release Date For Her Debut Album “Y2K”

Ice Spice Performs During Coachella

INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Ice Spice performs at the Sahara Stage at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival weekend 2 day 2 at Empire Polo Club on April 20, 2024 in Indio, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Coachella)

When Spice shared the tour announcement news on Instagram, many fans in the comments section complained that they haven’t heard the new album yet. “I don’t even know any of the lyrics nor songs on the album how I’m supposed to know if I wanna go or not,” one top reply reads. Her album will be dropping on July 26th. Tickets for the tour will be going on sale this Friday. Check out the full schedule below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Ice Spice on HotNewHipHop.

ICE SPICE: Y2K! WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES:

  • Thu Jul 04 – Roskilde, Denmark – Roskilde Festival^*
  • Fri Jul 05 – Gdynia, Poland – Open’er Festival^*
  • Sun Jul 07 – Vienna, Austria – Rolling Loud Europe^
  • Thu Jul 11 – Costinesti, Romania – Beach, Please! Festival^*
  • Fri Jul 12 – London, UK – Wireless Festival^
  • Sat Jul 13 – Frauenfeld, Switzerland – Openair Frauenfeld^*
  • Thu Jul 18 – Dour, Belgium – Dour Festival^*
  • Tue Jul 30 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
  • Thu Aug 01 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
  • Fri Aug 02 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia
  • Sun Aug 04 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
  • Tue Aug 06 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
  • Fri Aug 09 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
  • Sun Aug 11 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
  • Tue Aug 13 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
  • Wed Aug 14 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory
  • Sat Aug 17 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
  • Mon Aug 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
  • Wed Aug 21 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater *
  • Fri Aug 23 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
  • Sun Aug 25 – Dallas, TX –The Factory Deep Ellum
  • Mon Aug 26 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
  • Wed Aug 28 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
  • Sat Aug 31 – Miami Beach, FL – The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater

*Non Live Nation Date
^Festival Date

Read More: Ice Spice Gets Her Own New York City Metrocards Amid “Y2K” Rollout

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4Batz Is Hitting The Road For The ‘Thank U, Jada Tour’ Across US Cities

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The circumstances behind 4Batz’s sudden breakout remain mysterious, but that isn’t stopping him from capitalizing on it. The “Date @ 8” crooner has announced the dates for his first-ever headlining tour, Thank U, Jada, kicking off in Chicago on July 29 at Avondale Music Hall and concluding on August 10 at KMEL Summer Jam in Oakland, California. Naturally, the show to watch out for will be his hometown stop in Dallas at The Echo, where he’s sure to receive a warm welcome as he returns the conquering hero.

Tickets for the tour go on sale on Friday, June 7, with a presale beginning the day before at 10 AM local time. You can find more info here.

2024 has turned out to be one crazy year for 4Batz, whose early single, “Act II: Date @ 8,” caught the attention of none other than Drake. The Canadian star’s appearance on the song’s remix supercharged 4Batz rise to stardom, as did Drake’s signing him to a promotional deal with OVO Sound for the release of his debut EP, U Made Me A St4r. To find out when you can see this newly minted star in a city near you, check out the tour dates below.

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07/29 — Chicago, IL @ Avondale Music Hall
07/31 — Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
08/01 — Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
08/02 — Washington, DC @ Howard Theater
08/04 — Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
08/06 — Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
08/07 — Dallas, TX @ The Echo
08/09 — Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
08/10 — Oakland, CA @ KMEL Summer Jam

Denzel Curry Announced ‘King Of The Mischievous South, Vol. 2’ With The Wild ‘Hot One’ With Ferg & TiaCorine

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Denzel Curry has announced his new album, King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2, scheduled to arrive next month. The album is a sequel to his critically-acclaimed breakthrough mixtape, King Of The Mischievous South, Vol. 1

The album will comprise of various collaborations, primarily from southern rap artists, including That Mexican OT, Juicy J, Project Pat, Maxo Kream, Ski Mask The Slump Dog, and more. Ahead of the album’s release, Curry shared the lead single, “Hot One,” a blazing collaboration with TiaCorine and Ferg.

Later this summer, Curry will embark on a North American tour in support of the album

You can listen to “Hot One” above and see the King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 artwork, tracklist and tour dates below.

Loma Vista

1. “KOTMS II Intro” feat. Kingpin Skinny Pimp
2. “Ultra Shxt” feat. Key Nyata
3. “Set It” feat. Maxo Kream
4. “Hot One” feat. TiaCorine & A$AP Ferg
5. “Black Flag Freestyle” feat. That Mexican OT
6. “Headcrack Interlude” feat. Kingpin Skinny Pimp
7. “G’z Up” feat. 2 Chainz & Mike Dimes
8. “Lunatic Interlude”
9. “Sked” feat. Kenny Mason & Project Pat
10. “Choose Wisely Interlude” feat. Kingpin Skinny Pimp
11. “Cole Pimp” feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Juicy J
12. “Wishlist” feat. Armani White
13. “Hit the Floor” feat. Ski Mask the Slump God
14. “Hoodlumz” feat. A$AP Rocky & PlayThatBoiZay
15. “KOTMS II Outro” feat. Kingpin Skinny Pimp

08/07 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
08/09 — Birmingham, AL @ BJCC Arena
08/10 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
08/13 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
08/14 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
08/16 — San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center
08/17 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
08/19 — Denver, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
08/20 — Denver, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
08/27 — Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
08/28 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
08/30 — San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena San Diego
09/03 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena
09/04 — Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
09/06 — Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
09/07 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
09/08 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
09/10 — Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater
09/11 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
09/15 — Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena
09/17 — Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
09/19 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
09/20 — Elmont, NY @ UBS Arena
09/21 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
09/23 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
09/24 — Montréal, QC @ Place Bell
09/25 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
09/27 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
09/28 — Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
09/29 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
10/01 — Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center
10/02 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
10/04 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
10/05 — Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
10/06 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
10/08 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
10/09 — Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
10/10 — Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
10/11 — Lincoln, NE @ Pinnacle Bank Arena

King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2 is out 7/19 via Loma Vista. Find more information here.

Sean Kingston Swarmed By Reporters While Leaving Jail: Watch

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Late last month, Sean Kingston’s Miami mansion was raided by authorities in connection to a lawsuit. He’s accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, furniture, vehicles, and more. The performer was not home at the time of the raid, though his mother Janice Turner was taken into custody at the scene. Hours later, Kingston was arrested on various charges. The charges include alleged grand theft, fraud, criminal use of personal identification, violating probation, and more.

Turner was released days after her arrest, followed shortly after by her son. He posted a $100K bond before walking out of the Broward County jail yesterday. In footage captured from his release, he’s seen surrounded by a crowd of eager reporters as he makes his way toward a Cadillac Escalade SUV. He dodged multiple questions about his charges, also attempting to keep a low profile with a white t-shirt wrapped around his head. Reportedly, he had his mother, sister, a personal security guard, and more waiting for him outside the jail for roughly an hour.

Read More: Sean Kingston Is Out On $100,000 Bond

Sean Kingston Remains Quiet As He’s Asked About Charges

While Kingston opted to keep quiet when asked about the several charges he’s facing, his attorney Bob Rosenblatt is “very confident” that they’d come out victorious in a jury trial. “Well, I don’t know who is claiming they owe money. You know, we were aware of the watches, we are aware of the TV issue,” he told CBS News Miami earlier this week. “If there are other issues I’m not sure about… It’s a breach of contract. There’s no fraud here. There’s no organized fraud at all.”

What do you think of Sean Kingston posting a $100K bond after his arrest for alleged theft, fraud, and more? What about the hitmaker getting swarmed by reporters on his way out? Are you surprised he dodged their questions or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lloyd Surprises Ashanti With “Southside” Performance At Final Concert Before Maternity Leave

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Lloyd surprised Ashanti at her concert in Kansas City on Saturday, celebrating her final show before taking off for maternity leave. While on stage for the Tacos & Tequilas event, Ashanti appeared confused as her collaboration with Lloyd, “Southside,” began to play. From there, he hopped on stage to join her in performing the 2004 hit song.

When DJ Akademiks shared a clip of the moment on Instagram, fans were loving it. “Lloyd is married with kids. Y’all gotta chill. This was cute af. I miss this era,” one user wrote. Another added: “I love the love he been showing her during her pregnancy! You can tell he a solid friend!”

Read More: Lloyd Leaves Ashanti Emotional After Singing To Her & Nelly’s Baby On Stage

Lloyd & Ashanti Perform Together In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA – JUNE 18: Lloyd and Ashanti at Philips Arena on June 18, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

It’s not the first time Lloyd has joined Ashanti on stage recently. Last month, he sang to her and Nelly’s unborn child on stage in Philadelphia. On Instagram afterward, he wrote: “Dear Baby Haynes, you are surrounded by love, by good energy, and by ppl who have prayed for your piece [sic] of mind way before you were born. One day I will tell you of the times I got to sing to you while still in your mothers belly, of how your mommy changed my life, and of how your dad was there for me when I needed a little love and guidance. Can’t wait to meet you and make you laugh. Inshallah, Your Uncle Ladi [infinity emoji, heart emoji, baby emoji].” The post clearly left a mark on Ashanti, who wrote in the comments section: “Omggggg I’m cryinggggg and u know I don’t cry… Thanku Ladi love u soooooooooo much!!!!! Such beautiful and meaningful words… I truly appreciate you so much. I’m literally crying.”

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NLE Choppa Under Fire For Latest Inappropriate “SLUT ME OUT 2” Performance

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NLE Choppa’s new singles have people talking. The most popular of them has been “SLUT ME OUT 2.” The song is a sequel to his surprise hit “SLUT ME OUT” from last year. It’s caught on in some strange ways. The song spawned a viral dance that popped up pretty consistently at graduation last month. Videos flooded the internet of various fans of different ages doing Choppa’s now viral walk associated with the song while walking on stage accepting their degrees.

Some were surprised that such an NSFW song was influencing school graduations. But “SLUT ME OUT 2” has popped up in a lot of unexpected places. One of which was a video of Choppa performing the song alongside basically the last people you’d expect, his parents. Despite the extremely raunchy content of the track, Choppa doesn’t appear to give much thought to who he performs it for. That was the case again recently when he found himself facing criticism online for performing the song at a bat mitzvah. But Choppa had an answer to the accusations of a double standard existing in rap. Check out the whole conversation the video sparked online below.

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NLE Choppa Responds To Bat Mitzvah Controversy

Fans online seeing the video criticized the rapper’s decision to perform the song for such young children. They also brought up the fact that female rappers are routinely criticized when younger children are exposed to their music, claiming there’s a double standard. “I performed the clean version to this song at the bat mitzvah actually !! And the kids rapped the curse words loud and clear in front of their parents any way !!” Choppa responded, defending his actions. That was just one of multiple tweet responses he made defending his decision to perform the song.

What do you think of NLE Choppa’s defense for performing a version of his song “SLUT ME OUT 2” during a bar mitzvah? Do you think there’s a double standard between male and female rappers regarding inappropriate material? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Will A New Kendrick Lamar Album Come Out In 2024?

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After spending the better part of the last few months lighting up his previously unspoken rival Drake, it looks like Kendrick Lamar has some free time on his hands now that Drake waved the white flag. Which means fans now wonder if he’s got a new album up his sleeve. After all, what was this all for, if not promoting music that actually matters?

Well, it looks like he has indeed been in the studio working … something … according to his frequent collaborator and producer, Terrace Martin. The multi-instrumental musician told fans during an Instagram Live stream that he’s “excited” for Kendrick’s new album, whenever it’s slated for release.

“Let me tell y’all the records I’m excited for,” he said. “I’m excited for YG’s album, I’m excited for Mustard’s album. I’m excited for a lot of people, but there’s two albums, I’m going crazy, I can’t wait ’til they drop: Roddy Ricch album and whenever Kendrick drops his album. I’m excited for those two. Those two Compton artists is like, I’m excited.”

Martin’s work has figured heavily into Kendrick’s rise to prominence; as a producer or a musician, he’s had a hand in a number of Kendrick’s projects, especially the critically hailed To Pimp A Butterfly, while Kendrick has appeared on Martin’s projects Here, My Dear and 3ChordFold.

Nicki Minaj & Megan Thee Stallion Have A Sex Tape, Jaguar Wright Alleges

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Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion are two artists who are beefing right now. Overall, they have worked together in the past. However, things have changed and now they despise one another. The best example of the feud reaching new heights came in January when Megan dropped off the song “Hiss.” This was subsequently followed up by the track “Big Foot” which many deemed to be a failure on Nicki’s part. By this point in the year, fans agree that Meg won the battle. That said, Nicki has had an incredibly successful tour, which has more than made up for the previous misstep.

Recently, Meg and Nicki were brought up in a conversation between Armon Wiggins and Jaguar Wright. Wright has been going on a media tour of sorts lately where she has made some wild accusations. From the existence of an alleged Meek Mill and Diddy audio to Justin Bieber and Odell Beckham Jr. having oral sex at a Diddy party, Wright has given us some truly outlandish clips. Well, she did it again this week by claiming that she has seen a Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj sex tape.

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Jaguar Wright Speaks On Nicki Minaj And Meg

Quite simply, Wiggins was not buying what Wright was selling. He began to burn some sage as Wright tried to convince him that the tape does, in fact, exist. However, even the internet is in disbelief. Many asked for proof while others chalked it up to Wright’s recent antics in the media. Others also claimed that it was irresponsible to continue to platform Wright given the things she has been saying. At this point, it’s clear that Wright is polarizing. Whether or not she continues to take aim at other artists, remains to be seen.

Let us know what you think of these comments from Jaguar Wright, down below. Do you believe the comments she has been making these days? How do you feel about celebrities making outlandish claims like this? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

Read More: Nicki Minaj Accused Of Leaking Alleged Diddy & Meek Mill Audio By Jaguar Wright

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50 Cent Teams With Ben Crump For Legal Battle With Spirits Company

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50 Cent is teaming up with attorney Ben Crump for his case against Beam Suntory, in which he accused the company of embezzling millions from his brand. The two are preparing to meet with the Congressional Black Caucus in Washington D.C. Together, they aim to increase minority representation in the multibillion-dollar industry. 50 announced the move on Instagram, on Wednesday, sharing an A.I. photo of himself and Crump at the White House.

“You can change your name from @beamsuntory to @suntoryglobalspirits but you still robbed him [shrug emoji]. I just want mines,” 50 captioned the post. “Tell your friends in your DISCUS meeting, you haven’t been under compliance at all.”

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50 Cent Performs At Strength Of A Woman Festival

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 11: 50 Cent performs during the Strength of a Woman. Festival at Barclays Center on May 11, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)

Crump confirmed the news in a press release earlier in the day. “I am pleased to join the legal team representing Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson, as he is one of the most successful Black entrepreneurs in America, and even he is not immune to the bias treatment that faces minority business owners everyday,” Crump said in a statement. “He has been relentless in his fight to seek fairness and justice over the way he was treated by a corporate giant in the luxury spirits industry. Mr. Jackson’s journey has been a testament to how much a determined individual can succeed through hard work and vision, and yet he still must contend with the oppression that comes from being a minority business owner. We are committed to helping Mr. Jackson demonstrate the true ‘power’ of not just his television acumen, but also the power of the consumers to make corporate America allow a seat at the table for hard-working Black entrepreneurs.”

50 Cent Gears Up To Take On Beam Suntory

 
 
 
 
 
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