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Machine Gun Kelly & Millyz Come Face To Face To Settle Their Long-Running Beef

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Machine Gun Kelly and Millyz met up with one another in Cleveland over the weekend to put an end to their long-standing feud. In a clip from the meet-up shared by DJ Akademiks on Instagram, the two go off on their own to discuss their relationship before returning to a room of their peers to dap each other up.

Fans in the comments section loved to see the two rappers handle the situation amicably. “N***s won’t respect this. But this how it really should be. We meet up. Let’s talk about it cuz have the time it even that serious,” one fan wrote. Another added: This what I like to see!! There’s enough money for everybody. More money to be made together than divided salute to these 2.”

Read More: Millyz Calls Out Machine Gun Kelly With New Diss

Machine Gun Kelly & Trippie Redd Celebrate “Genre: Sadboy” Release

MGK and Trippie Redd at the Genre : Sadboy Listening Party with MGK and Trippie Redd at Harriet’s Rooftop in West Hollywood on March 21, 2024 (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)

Millyz previously dissed Machine Gun Kelly during an appearance on DJ Cosmic Kev’s The Come Up Show Live, back in November. While rapping over the beat for N.O.R.E.’s “Blood Money Pt. 3,” he labeled MGK “goofy” and defended Jack Harlow after Kelly dissed him. Before that, Millyz took aim at the Cleveland native during an interview with VladTV in 2022. “MGK is garbage,” he said at the time. “He can’t rap, but he got a good rockstar image, but like I’m a real rapper. I really break down bars, syllables and words, so I look past image and flow. A lot of white rappers just came through and did that fast flow and said nothing, so he came in with a rockstar image and all of that, but you’re not nice though.”

Machine Gun Kelly & Millyz Make Amends In Cleveland

 
 
 
 
 
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Check out the clip of the two rappers coming together to make amends above. Be on the lookout for further updates on MGK and Millyz on HotNewHipHop.

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Kendrick Lamar Destroys Drake In The Streaming War As “Not Like Us” Nearly Doubles “Family Matters’” Debut

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Kendrick Lamar took on Drake in what many are calling the biggest rap battle in the history of the genre. Overall, it was a messy fight with Kendrick taking the win thanks to hit records like “Not Like Us” and diabolical tracks such as “Meet The Grahams.” Although some felt like Drake’s hitmaking abilities would be too much to overcome, Lamar proved people wrong. Now, “Not Like Us” is the number-one track on the Billboard charts, and some are saying that this could be the song of the summer.

Over the last week or so, much has been made of the streaming numbers for all of the diss songs that were released. For instance, fans have been pitting “Family Matters” against “Not Like Us.” According to Rap TV, the Spotify numbers are not looking great for Drake. We say that because “Not Like Us” was streamed 70.9 million times in its first week, while “Family Matters” only hit 38 million streams. That means Kendrick almost doubled what Drake was able to do.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar Scores This Milestone For Feature On “Like That”

Kendrick Lamar Had A Great Week

Furthermore, Kendrick even outstreamed Drake with “Euphoria” as that song hit a cool 49 million streams. As for Drake, “Push Ups” did 18 million streams although it had been out for a few weeks, so you can’t fault Drizzy for that one. Regardless, “Like That” continued to do huge numbers with 34 million streams. Lastly, “Meet The Grahams” had a great first week with a total of 27.7 million streams. Considering the haunting nature of this song, that is a pretty solid debut. Regardless, it seems as though the people have spoken, and they are giving Kendrick the final W.

Let us know what you thought of the rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this was truly a blow out in favor of Kendrick? Which song from the beef are you listening to the most these days? 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: Which Rappers Have Apologized To Kendrick Lamar?

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Dr Umar Johnson Believes Diddy Is Going To Start A Mega Church Following Cassie Assault Footage Scandal

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Dr Umar Johnson is someone who comments on some of the biggest topics in pop culture. Overall, Dr. Umar is known for having some controversial opinions. However, he has a pretty sizable fanbase who agrees with a lot of what he has to say. While some may take offense to his words, it is clear that he knows how to get people talking, for better or for worse. Recently, Dr Umar has been tapped into the Diddy situation, which reached a significant development on Friday.

As many of you are already aware, Diddy was caught on camera allegedly beating Cassie. This footage came from a hotel where the two were staying in 2016. Overall, the footage was incredibly shocking and upsetting. It subsequently led to people proclaiming that the mogul is finished in the industry and that there is no coming back from any of this. When it comes to Dr Umar Johnson, he believes that Diddy has a plan in place. As he explains in the Instagram post below, he believes that Diddy is going to be creating a mega-church with the help of TD Jakes.

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Dr. Umar claims that Diddy will be baptized and that creating this church will make him more money than he ever made as a music mogul. Essentially, Johnson believes that Diddy is going to become some sort of grifter with religion as his main focus. Of course, this is simply a prediction and not a true sign of what is to come. Moreover, Dr. Umar also spoke about colorism and how it plays into the backlash Diddy is receiving. He questioned whether or not society would be as upset with Diddy had he assaulted a woman of darker complexion.

Let us know what you think of this take from Dr Umar, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Diddy can come back from what just occurred? What do you think is going to happen next to the music mogul? 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: Dr. Umar Doubles Down On Eminem Comments

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DJ Akademiks Isn’t Happy With Lil Yachty’s Stance On Drake & Kendrick Lamar, Says Drake Needs A “Delusional” Friend

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DJ Akademiks doesn’t think Lil Yachty is the type of friend Drake needs right now and instead wishes the Toronto rapper had a “delusional” friend who would back him up no matter what the context. He made the comments in response to Yachty discussing the feud on his A Safe Space podcast and admitting he has respect for both Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

“Yachty, and I f*ck with you, but I gotta agree with this fan,” he began, referencing a user critiquing Yachty for not sticking up more for Drake. “If I’m Drake, I need a delusional friend with me. I need the friend that I’m mad drunk in the club with and I’m stumbling all over the place and I stepped on somebody’s foot by mistake but then that person shoves me and rather than tryna figure it out like, ‘Oh, actually you stepped on his foot first,’ my delusional friend just comes over my shoulder with a punch. ‘Why the f*ck you touching Ak?!’ We can talk about the other sh*t later my n***a. I need my delusional friends right now. That’s what we need. I’ma keep it a bean, Drake needs one of those.” From there, Akademiks argued Drake needs to start making some new friends.

Read More: DJ Akademiks Blames Meek Mill For Drake’s Loss Against Kendrick Lamar

Drake & Lil Yachty Attend 21 Savage’s Freaknik22: The Sequel

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 22: Drake and Lil Yachty attend 21 Savage’s Freaknik22: The Sequel at Underground Atlanta on October 22, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/ GettyImages)

Lamar actually name-drops Yachty on his diss track, “Euphoria,” accusing him of ghostwriting for Drake. He admitted on his podcast that he wasn’t happy with the mention. “So many people kept calling and texting me with excitement of my name being used and for me it kinda just felt like… I really didn’t want anything to do with it,” Yachty confessed. “I got a ton of respect for both of these guys. Honestly, it was a cool thing to watch. I learned so much. It was an honor and blessing to be able to experience it firsthand.”

Akademiks Speaks On Lil Yachty & Drake

 
 
 
 
 
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Check out Akademiks’ comments on how Yachty’s friendship with Drake plays into the feud above. Be on the lookout for further updates on DJ Akademiks on HotNewHipHop.

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Drake’s Voice Replaces 2Pac & Snoop Dogg In Viral Fan Edit Of “Taylor Made Freestyle”

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A fan on social media has edited a new version of Drake’s “Taylor Made Freestyle” that replaces 2Pac and Snoop Dogg’s A.I. verses with one from the Toronto rapper himself. Drake dropped the song as a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar back on April 19, but he took it down soon after when 2Pac’s estate threatened legal action.

The video has been getting plenty of support from fans in the comments section on YouTube. “This is the most brilliant way to use AI I’ve seen in a minute lol well done,” one fan remarked. Another user wrote: “Wouldve been so much better and funnier if he woulda did this instead. You saved it lil bro.”

Read More: Drake Uses AI 2Pac To Diss Kendrick Lamar On “Taylor Made Freestyle”

Drake Performs At Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 9: Rapper Drake performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

2Pac’s estate described the song as “a flagrant violation of Tupac’s publicity and the Estate’s legal right” and “a blatant abuse of the legacy of one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time.” A statement from their lawyer continued: “The Estate would never have given its approval for this use. The unauthorized, equally dismaying use of Tupac’s voice against Kendrick Lamar, a good friend to the Estate who has given nothing but respect to Tupac and his legacy publicly and privately, compounds the insult.” Check out the latest fan version of the song below.

Fan Edits Drake Back Into “Taylor Made Freestyle”

Following the release of “Taylor Made Freestyle,” Drake shared several more songs targeting Lamar, including “Family Matters” and “The Heart Part 6.” Lamar, on the other hand, has dropped “Meet The Grahams,” “Not Like Us,” and more. Neither has responded since May 5, when Drake shared “The Heart Part 6.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud on HotNewHipHop.

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Candace Owens Calls On Diddy To “Name Names” In Response To Apology Video

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Candace Owens says she’s not willing to forgive Diddy until he reveals who “is operating the ring in Hollywood” and called on him to “name names” in a post on Twitter, on Sunday. She provided the only circumstance in which she’d be down to “sweep a lot under the rug” while sharing the apology video Diddy made in regard to CNN publishing footage of him appearing to assault Cassie at a hotel in 2016. Owens’ post made several more allegations about the Bad Boy mogul.

“Great to hear you’re sorry, Diddy,” she began. “Now do Biggie, plus the guy you allegedly shot in that bathroom, plus Kid Cudi’s car you allegedly blew up: And whoever you were allegedly shooting at in the nightclub with J-Lo. For starters.” In a follow-up, she added: “I’d be willing to sweep a lot under the rug if you did the first courageous thing in your life and named exactly who is operating the ring in Hollywood. Name names.”

Read More: Candace Owens Supports Kanye West Theory About Protecting Diddy

Diddy Celebrates Cassie’s Birthday

LAS VEGAS – SEPTEMBER 08: Dallas Austin, Singer Britney Spears, Rapper P. Diddy and Singer Cassie pose for photos at Cassie’s 21st Birthday at Jet Nightclub at The Mirage Hotel and Casino on September 08, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage for Jet Nightclub)

In his apology, Diddy attempts to argue he was in a dark place and has since sought professional help. “It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you got to do that,” he says. “I was f*cked up — I hit rock bottom — but I make no excuses. My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I was disgusted then when I did it. I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, I got into going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry. But I’m committed to be a better man each and every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness. I’m truly sorry.”

Candace Owens Reacts To Diddy’s Apology

Check out Owens’ full response to the apology. She previously addressed the video of Diddy hitting Cassie, this week, by bringing up Kanye West’s theory that he’s a CIA asset. Diddy is not expected to be charged criminally for the incident. Be on the lookout for further updates on Candace Owens and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Baka Not Nice Seemingly Addresses Kendrick Lamar’s “Weird Case” Diss In Cryptic Statement

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Baka Not Nice has seemingly addressed Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss, in which the Compton rapper accuses the longtime OVO member of having a “weird case.” In 2015, he pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman and was sentenced to six months in jail. Additionally, he was charged with forcing the woman into prostitution, but that case was dropped when she refused to testify.

On Sunday, he shared a picture of himself on his Instagram Story with a caption that seemingly addressed the situation. “I STAY WITH INTELLIGENT PPL I’M NOT A FOLLOWER YOU CAN’T LEAD ME TO NO SLAUGHTER MEN LIE WOMAN LIE BUT PAPERWORK CAN’T,” he wrote.

Read More: OVO’s Baka Not Nice “Weird Case” Controversy: Breaking Down The Allegations & Conviction

Baka Not Nice & Drake Attend Raptors-Rockets NBA Game

TORONTO, ON – APRIL 8: Drake sits with Baka Not Nice as the Toronto Raptors play the Houston. Rockets during their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on April 8, 2022, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Baka isn’t the only member of OVO that Lamar brings up on the song. He raps: “They tell me Chubbs the only one that get your hand-me-downs / And Party at the party playin’ with his nose now / And Baka got a weird case, why is he around? / Certified Lover Boy? Certified pedophiles.” Drake fired back in response to the remarks with the song, “The Heart Part 6,” which he dropped a day after Lamar’s track. He raps: “Just for clarity, I feel disgusted, I’m too respected / If I was f*cking young girls, I promise I’d have been arrested / I’m way too famous for this sh*t you just suggested.” In the weeks since the chaotic weekend during which both artists dropped several diss tracks, the two have been silent.

Baka Not Nice Speaks Out Amid Rumors

Check out Baka’s latest Instagram post above, as caught by DJ Akademiks. Be on the lookout for further updates on Baka Not Nice as well as Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s beef on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Who Is Baka Not Nice? Everything You Need To Know

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Diddy’s Ex-Bodyguard Isn’t Moved By His Apology For Cassie Assault Footage, Alleges More Abuse

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Diddy’s former bodyguard, Roger Bonds, has reacted to the apology video he released on social media, on Sunday. Diddy posted the clip to address the footage CNN published that appears to show him assaulting Cassie at a hotel back in 2016. Bonds says he’s not moved by the apology, in which Diddy remarks that he was at “rock bottom.”

“I guess you sorry and was at rock bottom for YRS AND YRS CAUSE YOU WAS WHIPPING NOT ONLY HER ASS & KIMS ASS BUT OTHERS TO. LETS REFLECT!! HARLEM TO HOLLYWOOD SOON COME.” In a follow-up post, he added: “I’m not afraid to say as a man I pushed off a lot of sh*t mentally I went through and go through being with Puffy but you don’t realize it until you seek help and now that I have help I see things clearly and I have to liv with it. So if you don’t agree with me press the BLOCK BUTTON.”

Read More: Diddy’s Former Bodyguard Roger Bonds Calls Mogul “Emotionless”

Diddy & Cassie Attend “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” Premiere

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 21: Cassie and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs attend the Los Angeles Premiere Of “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” at Writers Guild of America, West on June 21, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)

As for the apology, Diddy claims he was in a dark period at the time of the incident and has since sought out professional help in the way of therapy and rehab. “It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you got to do that,” he says. “I was f*cked up — I hit rock bottom — but I make no excuses. My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I was disgusted then when I did it. I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought out professional help, I got into going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry. But I’m committed to be a better man each and every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness. I’m truly sorry.”

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Check out Roger Bonds’ response to the apology above. Diddy won’t be facing criminal charges in the incident due to the statute of limitations. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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TI Recalls Hearing Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” For The 1st Time At Usher’s House

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TI says that he was at a barbecue at Usher’s house when he heard Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” for the first time. He detailed the moment the party caught wind of the diss track during a recent interview on Big Boy’s Neighborhood.

T.I. began by revealing that he’s been hearing the song played in the clubs. “I was at Usher’s house. We were having a little get-together. A barbecue or what have you,” he began. He added: “Any social circle you gather during that time period, that’s gonna be the conversation. So everybody was, just as you said, listening to the records as they dropped.” He then explained that as they were listening to “Family Matters,” T.I. noticed that “Not Like Us” dropped. “Those are moments that hip-hop created,” he said. From there, he revealed that they all went to the club and both diss tracks played. “It all stimulates the attention of this thing that we do, what we know and love so much. So, I think that any time you got two giants in a field that are worthy opponents, you know that can match wits with one another, I feel like it’s gon’ be good for the game,” he said.

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TI Attends Usher’s “Coming Home” Release Party

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 14: T.I. attends Usher’s “Coming Home” Album Release Event at Red Martini on February 14, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

While he does feel its good for the game of hip-hop, he did, however, add: “I will say this, they done kinda f**ked it up for some other people who were planning to drop, you know what I’m saying, in this period. I think the people were like, ‘D**n, I was gon’ drop but, you know, let me just see this through.’” Check out his full comments on the matter below.

TI Speaks On Kendrick Lamar & Drake

 
 
 
 
 
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Drake followed Lamar’s “Not Like Us” with “The Heart Part 6” the following day, but both have been silent in the time since. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s feud on HotNewHipHop.

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Vince Staples Announced His Next Album, ‘Dark Times,’ And Shared Its Official Tracklist

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The future of The Vince Staples Show may not be clear. But, fans can rest assured knowing that the “When Sparks Fly” rapper has new music on the way.

Today (May 19), Vince Staples announced his next album, Dark Times, across the entertainer’s official social media pages. In a note shared on Instagram, Vince outlined his professional journey which served as an inspiration for the forthcoming project.

“Eleven years ago, a young, uncertain version of myself was given an opportunity with Def Jam Recordings,” he wrote. “I released my first project under their banner, ‘Shyne Coldchain Vol 2,’ a year later. I was unsure of what to expect from the world of music, but deeply aware of what I needed: a change in my surroundings and a clear understanding of self. Ten years and seven projects later, I’ve found that clarity. Now, I share with you my final Def Jam release, Dark Times. 5.24.24.”

To give supporters a taste of what’s to come, Vince went on to upload a snippet of one of the body of work’s upcoming tracks, “Shame On The Devil.”

Dark Times is Vince’s follow-up to 2022’s Ramona Park Broke My Heart.

Continue below to view the tentative artwork and confirmed tracklist.

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Tracklist

1. “Close Your Eyes And Swing”
2. “Black & Blue”
3. “Government Cheese”
4. “Children’s Song”
5. “Shame On The Devil”
6. “Étouffée”
7. “Liars”
8. “Justin”
9. “Radio”
10. “Nothing Matters”
11. “Little Homies”
12. “Freeman”
13. “Why Won’t The Sun Come Out?”

Dark Times is out 5/24 via Blacksmith Recordings/Motown Records. Find more information here.