Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” has surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify in under nine days, making it the fastest rap song to do so on the service. The track, which Lamar released as a diss song in his feud with Drake, beat out the Toronto rapper’s song “God’s Plan” to set the new record. Additionally, “Not Like Us” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Lamar’s first song to do so.
Lamar calls out Drake throughout the song, at one point rapping: “Why you trollin’ like a b*tch? Ain’t you tired? Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A-Minor.” He also calls out his OVO imprint as well. “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,” he remarks.
Kendrick Lamar Accepts Best Rap Album Grammy Award
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Kendrick Lamar accepts the Best Rap Album award for “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Lamar kicked off the feud with Drake back in March by teaming up with Metro Boomin and Future to release, “Like That.” In the ensuing weeks, he and Drake traded shots on several songs. Lamar’s include “Euphoria,” “6:16 In LA,” “Meet The Grahams,” and “Not Like Us.” Drake, on the other hand, dropped “Push Ups,” Taylor Made Freestyle,” “Family Matters,” and finally, “The Heart Part 6.” That last track dropped on May 5. There’s been silence from both artists in the time since.
Kendrick Lamar Disses Drake On “Not Like Us”
Revisit Lamar’s “Not Like Us” above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s feud on HotNewHipHop.
B.G. was welcomed back with open arms by the hip-hop community last September. He served a 120-month long sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm and obstruction of justice. However, after being reinstated, he has been slipping up. He was arrested in Las Vegas for performing with Boosie Badazzwithout the necessary written approval required under his parole for self-employment activities. Additionally, his collaboration with Gucci Mane, Choppers & Bricks, was another violation, as he is he is not allowed to work with convicted felons. Furthermore, his lyrics in his recent songs and videos are going against the goals of his release, which is to be a law-abiding citizen. Because of all of this B.G. could have to submit lyrics to his probation officer going forward.
According to an exclusive feature from AllHipHop, the Hot Boys band mate will soon have to appear in court to potentially modify his supervised release conditions. The changes could be quite drastic depending on how these hearings go. As we mentioned the lyrics are a focal point here, as B.G. could have to provide a copy of them. Furthermore, they will not be released to the public without the rapper’s consent or a court order. Only the government and his officer will have access to them.
B.G. Could Need Probation Officer Approval For More Than Just Lyrics
B.G.’s attorneys claim that the rapper did have permission to perform with Boosie BadAzz and Gucci Mane and shouldn’t have been arrested, The Guardian reports.
Authorities maintain that B.G. didn’t have permission and violated probation by performing with Boosie and Gucci. pic.twitter.com/9VW9xxtQK8
This could also extend beyond just B.G.’s own material. He will not be allowed to associate or work with previously convicted felons without obtaining written approval from the court. It is up to B.G. to determine whether or not they are as such and he could be prohibited from any self-employment gigs. Additionally, he would need to receive approval from the court to travel outside the District of Nevada, which is where he is being watched over. Finally, if these changes are put in place and he violates them again, he could go back to prison.
What are your thoughts on B.G. facing the possibility of needing a probation officer’s approval for lyrics? Do you think this is getting out of hand, or is this being gone about the right way? How serious of a drawback is this for the former Hot Boys MC? Do you think he will be able to stay out of his own way going forward, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding B.G. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
There’s about the be a new music festival in town: Bridgeport, Connecticut will host the inaugural edition of the Soundside Music Festival later this year, with the two-day event going down on September 28 and 29 at Seaside Park, along the banks of the Long Island Sound. They’re kicking things off with a bang, too: Noah Kahan will headline the festival’s first day while Foo Fighters will lead the second.
Beyond them, Saturday will feature Goo Goo Dolls, Fleet Foxes, Boyz II Men, Grace Potter, Thee Sacred Souls, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Lisa Loeb And Nine Stories, Madi Diaz, and Rijah. Also performing on Sunday are Queens Of The Stone Age, Norah Jones, Teddy Swims, Gregory Alan Isakov, The Kills, Drew Holcomb And The Neighbors, War & Treaty, Hurray For The Riff Raff, and Darren Kiely.
There’s an SMS pre-sale for tickets happening on May 16 from 10 a.m. to noon ET. The public on-sale begins immediately after, at which point ticket prices will increase. Find more information about tickets on the festival website.
As Connecticut Post notes, Soundside isn’t a completely new event, as it’s a rebranded version of the pre-existing Sound On Sound festival. The publication also notes that Founders Entertainment, which was an organizer of Sound On Sound, has combined with C3 Presents, the Live Nation-owned event production company behind events like Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, and C3 will operate this year’s Soundside fest.
ASAP Rocky and Rihanna have been embracing the joys of parenthood over these past couple of years. Overall, they had their son RZA a couple of years ago, and their youngest son Riot was born last year. The two have been proud parents as they will sometimes post the kids on Instagram. Furthermore, anytime these two do an interview, you can be sure that they are talking about their pride and joys. It is a beautiful thing to witness, and you can tell they are loving every second of having children.
Over the weekend, Rocky and Rihanna got to celebrate RZA’s second birthday. Numerous videos and photos were posted throughout the weekend. Fans were even curious about an image in which Jason Lee could be seen alongside the couple. Last night, however, ASAP Rocky made a post of his own as he celebrated his first-born son’s birthday. It was a whole some set of photos as he, Rihanna, RZA, and Riot all looked as happy as ever.
In the midst of all of this, fans have been waiting on both Rihanna and ASAP Rocky to drop new music. However, it seems as though parenthood is what they are most occupied with right now. For some, that is disappointing, although it is most certainly understandable. You cannot rush the process of creating music, and for the time being, they are taking things slow. That said, we are still very hopeful that they will both drop sometime soon.
Let us know what you think of ASAP Rocky and his music, in the comments section down below. Have you given up hope for him to drop a new album sometime soon? Do you think that this project will be released eventually or is it going to be in limbo for much longer? 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.
Gangsta Boo’s ex-partner, Emmet Flores, is facing backlash on social media for scrubbing his Instagram of pictures of the late rapper. He revealed that he’s in a new relationship back in December and in the time since, fans have complained about him “moving on.” On Monday, he shared a picture with the new girl celebrating their first anniversary together.
“I get moving on, but why clear everything posted about gangsta boo?” one follower asked, as caught by AllHipHop. “Thats mad disrespectful imo. She was a part of past and helped u become the man u are now. Deleting her photos won’t change how u feel about her. Its givin insecure new girl.” Another wrote: “Definitely nothing wrong with moving on but I do find deleting every pic of lola — a bit weird.” Other users shared more positive responses to the news and supported his newfound happiness.
Gangsta Boo Performs At Music Midtown With Run The Jewels
ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 19: Trackstar The DJ, Gangsta Boo, and El-P perform with Run The Jewels at Music Midtown at Piedmont Park on September 19, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Flores isn’t the only one who has dealt with fan backlash for their handling of Boo’s passing. When Three 6 Mafia member DJ Paul didn’t attend her service, fans voiced their frustration with him as well. “Lemme explain something to y’all b*tch ass n****s out there who got something to say about me not coming to Boo funeral,” he said in response. “N***a, I paid for the funeral, hoe! I’m on motherf*cking tour and even if I wasn’t, I don’t do funerals. the last time I was at a funeral, it wasn’t nothing but a bunch of groupie ass motherf*cking n****s up in that motherf*cker. Boo know how much I loved her. I know how much she loved me, n***a. I ain’t got nothing to prove to none of you punk-ass, groupie-ass n****s up in there.”
Yesterday (May 14), ASAP Ferg shared a new song called “MDMX,” but the tune is raising questions about what name the rapper is going by these days.
Did ASAP Ferg Change His Name?
The new song is credited to just “Ferg,” not “ASAP Ferg.” The song has not yet made it to streaming platforms, where his name is still listed as ASAP Ferg (stylized as A$AP Ferg). His name is listed as just Ferg, though, on the Roc Nation website, as well as on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
When Ferg signed with Roc Nation in 2021, Variety noted that Ferg “will go by just Ferg for his non-A$AP efforts.” A statement from Roc Nation also noted, “Ferg is very much still part of the Mob, and is A$AP Ferg within A$AP Mob… Ferg as an individual artist and with his solo career is Ferg.” So, unless the plan has changed since then, it appears he will go by both Ferg and ASAP Ferg depending on the context.
Meanwhile, Ferg also just made headlines for his new Gabby Elan grill. The piece pays tribute to late figures like Takeoff, Virgil Abloh, and ASAP Yams by featuring their faces on it, as Complex notes.
It is safe to say that Tyresecannot breathe for more than five seconds without getting hit with legal documents. The 45-year-old was performing for Mother’s Day at the Stockbridge Amphitheater in Georgia and was close to wrapping things up. According to TMZ, he was only three songs away from being done but then a security guard appears to whisper something in his ear. After being informed, he hopped off the stage, sang to the crowd for a bit while walking, and then dipped. The reason for Tyrese cutting out of his concert early is because he was going to handed down a hefty lawsuit.
The person looking for $10 million is a music video and movie producer named Bryan Barber. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, this lawsuit was put in motion back in October of last year. Barber is suing for defamation and libel for some comments that Tyrese made on The Breakfast Club. In that interview the actor and singer claims that Barber shot footage of him speaking to Charlamagne Da God at Gibson’s Atlanta home, and then refused to hand over the evidence. Tyrese also says that he paid $35,000 for the footage and he snatched it from him.
“I don’t care if he sees this interview because I’m too honest,” Tyrese told Charlamagne during their interview. On the lawsuit paperwork that Tyrese scurried away from, Barber laid out a 50/50 revenue split for him and Tyrese. However, the director alleged that he did not want the video released, as he felt it would damage his reputation. Tyrese thanked his supporters for coming out to the show but did not address why he was looking to get out of Dodge.
What are your thoughts on Tyrese dipping out of his performance early to avoid receiving a lawsuit? How do you see this playing out going forward? Outside of Diddy, is there any other hip-hop celebrity dealing with more drama right now? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Tyrese. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Latto is an artist who has had to deal with lots of rumors about her career, and especially her dating life. Overall, the biggest rumor that surrounds her these days is whether or not she is really out here dating 21 Savage. The 21 rumors have been going on for a very long time. In fact, there are some people who believe that they have matching tattoos with each other’s names. However, they have never actually been spotted together, and there is very little else to go off of. All we do know is that Latto has been teasing a man for a while, and fans are certain it’s Savage.
Over the weekend, the rumors involving Latto and 21 Savage were kicked up a notch. Overall, this is because Latto took to social media to show off her Sims household. In the game, she noted that her sim was pregnant and that she was having a home birth. Upon looking at the images of the two characters in the game, some felt as though Latto was very clearly, trying to model them after herself and 21 Savage. Upon looking at some of the reactions to the tweet below, you will see just how much people referenced the Savage Mode rapper.
“Her making her and 21 as sims is so real i be making me and my lil shit in the sims too,” one person wrote. “her making sims of her and her bf is so fucking real she’s such a bad bitch,” said another. The 21 Savage comments continued to pile on, with another Twitter using saying “must be her and 21 in that pool.” Needless to say, fans are absolutely convinced as to who Latto is dating.
Let us know what you think of these theories from fans, in the comments section down below. Do you truly believe that Latto and 21 Savage are together? If so, why do you think they have tried to keep this all one big secret for so long? 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.
It looks like the sports legends don’t want to be left out of the 2024 rap war because who would have thought we’d be getting a diss track aimed at Shannon Sharpe from Shaquille O’Neal? In the space of three short days, the two prominent figures in sports media have suddenly begun feuding. It all started when Shannon Sharpe criticized Shaq on his podcast, and O’Neal responded on Instagram. But is there really animosity between the two sportsmen? Or is it all just for show? Here’s how we got here.
The Fuel: Shaq Shares His Opinion On The MVP Title
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, Shaq and his team announced on TNT’sInside The NBA that Nikola Jokic had won MVP for the third time in four years. After reviewing several of Jokic’s stats, host Ernie Johnson asked Shaq for his opinion. Shaq promptly expressed his dissatisfaction with the voting results. He also suggested that the Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should have won instead.
“Congratulations to Joker, you are the best big man in the league, but … I thought Shai Alexander deserved it,” he said. Moments later, Jokic joined the show, and Shaq spoke with the newly crowned MVP. While he praised Jokic, he reiterated his perspective on who he felt deserved the title. “Joker, as the president of the Big Man alliance, you are the vice president of the Big Man alliance, you know I love you,” Shaq said. “The best player in the league, I wanna congratulate you. But I want you to hear it from me first, I thought that SGA should’ve been the MVP. That’s no disrespect to you, but congratulations.” Jokic took Shaq’s opinion in stride, even cracking a joke amidst the conversation, and all was well and good until Shannon Sharpe joined the conversation.
The Lighter: Shannon Sharpe Accuses Shaq Of Jealousy
The following day, on the new episode of the Nightcap podcast, Shannon Sharpe was discussing the MVP results and called Shaq envious. He then suggested that Shaq had acted out of jealousy since, according to Sharpe, he isn’t among the NBA’s greatest. “I think a part of Shaq, he might not ever admit this, but Shaq sees these guys win these MVPs and is a little envious,” Sharpe said. “I understand that Shaq got four titles and he has three Finals MVPs, but Shaq knows deep down. We should be having the discussion — for G.O.A.T., Shaq’s name is never brought up in the discussion.”
As if that weren’t enough, Shannon Sharpe went on to say that Shaq robbed himself of such titles because he “didn’t take it seriously enough.” He continued, “Shaq should have five MVPs. Shaq should have seven titles. And he sees a guy like Nikola Jokic that’s not as dominant as him and he gets three in four years, and people are talking about him.”
Shaq didn’t take the comments lightly. He took to Instagram later on Thursday night and shared an extensive response to Shannon Sharpe. “You took me sticking up for @shai as jealousy?? shows how smart you are and how you say anything to get clicks. So, here’s some clickbait for you. If you ain’t ranked in the top ten in your profession, then you can’t speak on me… I have it, you don’t, not in my profession. And your goat debate never wanted to be the goat. I wanted to be who you should greet me as THE MOST DOMINANT EVER,” he wrote.
Soon after, Shannon Sharpe made a response to Shaq’s Instagram rant on Friday’s episode of Nightcap. While he clarified that he never said he was as great as Shaq, Sharpe insisted he got where he is through his hard work and consistency. “I’ve never professed that I was as great as Shaq,” he said. “But what I will say, I got what I got because I worked my ass off. Now Shaq has been the one to say it, that he didn’t work as hard, that he didn’t train as hard, he didn’t eat as well as he should have… Yeah, you’re more famous than me. Yeah, you’re more well-known. You’re gonna have way more money than I ever had. But nobody will ever say that I was lazy or I cheated myself. That’s all I got for you, big boy. I ain’t got nothing else for you. I ain’t here to argue with you, I’m not here to debate with you.”
O’Neal released a portion of his diss track aimed at Sharpe later that day on Instagram. The 1-minute 30-second track begins with a collection of soundbites. Shannon Sharpe can be heard discussing how much it bothers Shaq to have only one MVP award. He then comes for Sharpe with rap lines like, “Shannon Sharpe, man, you’re way beneath me / Your whole demeanor is faker than new rapper beefy / You’re soft, before you get fly, you rather tweet me.”
Shaq subsequently expressed that he was done with the beef. “Love y’all, now I’m done with this. I’ll be at the Bahamas crib if anyone needs me,” he wrote. Shannon Sharpe further clarified by posting on X (formerly Twitter) that there is no animosity between him and Shaq. And just like that, it seems the feud between the two legends is dead.
Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones is dismissing his allegations against Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge, Motown Records, and UMG Recordings. In a filing obtained by AllHipHop, Jones’ attorney, Tyrone A. Blackburn, reportedly admits there is “no legal basis” for the claims against the UMG defendants.
The filing explains: “PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, upon the supporting Declaration of Tyrone A. Blackburn dated May 13, 2024, and all prior proceedings heretofore had and all papers filed herein, Plaintiff Rodney Jones will move this Court, at a date and time to be determined by the Court, for an Order, pursuant to Rules 15, 21 and 41 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, dismissing all claims and striking all allegations made against Lucian Charles Grainge, Motown Records, UMG Recordings, Inc. (incorrectly named as Universal Music Group) in the Second Amended Complaint with prejudice and removing Lucian Charles Grainge, Motown Records, UMG Recordings, Inc. (incorrectly named as Universal Music Group) from the caption of this action.”
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 24: Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO. Universal Music Group during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Entertainment Law Initiative on January 24, 2020 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Blackburn adds: “Based on my examination of all of the papers submitted in support of both motions to dismiss, which addressed the issues I had, I have concluded that there is no legal basis for the claims and allegations that were made against the UMG Defendants. As such, I have determined that the proper course of action is for all of the claims and all of the allegations to be withdrawn immediately.”
Jones previously accused Grainge of aiding Diddy in his alleged misconduct. He’s accusing the Bad Boy mogul of sexual assault, sex trafficking, and more. Diddy has denied all of the claims. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lucian Grainge and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.
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