Who knew Quavo could do his own stunts? The rapper has shown off his stunt skills in his new flick with John Travolta Cash Out. Quavo shot the movie back in 2022, and the heist action film just released on Friday. It’s an action-packed movie, and Quavo shares the screen with movie legend John Travolta in what looks like a big role for the Migos star. Quavo has been in the news recently for his ugly rap beef with Chris Brown. Nevertheless, fans are discussing the rapper who might be an action star now.
The movie Cash Out revolves around Mason (played by John Travolta), a career criminal enticed by the prospect of his biggest heist yet. He teams up with his younger sibling for a bank robbery, but things take a turn for the worse during the heist. The robbers find themselves trapped inside, surrounded by SWAT troops, the FBI, and Interpol. The situation escalates further when Mason’s ex-lover and negotiator enters the picture. Quavo’s character, Anton, adds to the intensity of the plot with his actions.
In the clip from Cash Out, Quavo is behind the wheel. Quavo is evading police with his acting partner Lukas Haas in a thrilling chase sequence. The movie also stars Kristin Davis, Victorya Brandart, Joel Cohen, and many more. Additionally, the movie is available to rent on VOD and will be in select theaters starting today. All in all, the movie isnt getting the best of reviews, but people may be inclined to see it knowing Quavo is in it. Nevertheless, it is cool to see QUavo in an action flick.
Quavo has been beefing with singer Chris Brown. The two have exchanged diss tracks and disrespect over the internet. The feud is so wild that rap figures like Fat Joe say ridiculous things like, “Chirs Brown is the Tupac of 2024.” Additionally, after Brown’s diss track levied against Qusavo, rap feud expert 50 Cent said it was a wrap for the Migos rapper. Even Chris Brow’s ex-Karrueche has weighed in on the rap beef. Overall, the vicious rap war between Quavo and Chris Brown might boost Cash Out’s success.
Later this summer, the world will mourn the death of one of music’s most influential and successful provocateurs: that one guy working at Burger King, spitting on your onion rings. As magnanimous and lauded as Eminem’s work is, and as much as people have started to hate on it over time, nothing represents the highs and lows of the Detroit rapper’s career quite like his Slim Shady persona. Moreover, the announcement of his new album, The Death Of Slim Shady, calls into question what the future really holds for Marshall Mathers. Will his art continue without Shady, is this his final album as an artist, or will another persona rise like a phoenix to bring his career out of the ashes for a (third? fourth?) revamp?
Regardless of what goes down with this new LP this summer, we’re taking a look at just a handful of Slim Shady bars that would still turn many caring souls into Karens on impact. Eminem’s alter ego has used every taboo, trigger word, or buzz term under the sun as a punching bag or punchline: murder, homophobia, racism, sexism, sodomy, sex, drugs, the youth, war, the military, politics, mental health, the rap game, celebrities, pop culture, divorce, religion… even gerbils, to most sane people’s disgust. Whether to subvert, challenge, offend, or simply reflect poor taste, he’s got one heck of a lyrical legacy that paved the way for so much good (and bad) in not just hip-hop, but pop culture at large. So before Slim’s “death” this summer, and in chronological order, let’s debate over which of his many quotables across his discography should be on his tombstone.
What better place to start than our introduction to Slim Shady? While there are plenty of wild bars here, we picked one that is already quite disturbing as is, but was reportedly originally meant to be much more harrowing. “Extraterrestrial, running over pedestrians / In a spaceship, while they’re screaming at me, ‘Let’s just be friends!’” Eminem raps on the cut. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, according to Em’s autobiography The Way I Am from 2009 (plus various other reports), the original version was this: “Extraterrestrial, killing pedestrians / R**ing lesbians while they’re screaming, ‘Let’s just be friends!‘” He changed it because Labi Siffre, a gay rights activist, found this and other lines on this song to be homophobic, and would not clear the sample of his song “I Got The…” for “My Name Is.” As provocative as Shady could be, he could’ve been way worse…
“The Real Slim Shady” (2000, The Marshall Mathers LP)
Of course, this classic couldn’t go without a mention either, and one particular line kept its controversial luster over the years for interestingly different reasons. “But if we can hump dead animals and antelopes / Then there’s no reason that a man and another man can’t elope,” Eminem spits towards the end of this first verse. Its first part refers to MTV star Tom Green’s moose-humping antics, and it overall argues that folks shouldn’t treat homosexuality as disgusting if they find Green’s comedy funny. Yes, it points out double standards in what is permitted and what is “taboo” in media and culture, but it’s also a backhanded way to denounce homophobia, which was much more common back then. Especially today, we can’t help but wonder if there was a less derogatory way to stand for gay rights. Then again, Slim Shady doesn’t discriminate: he hates and mocks everyone equally.
“I’m Back” (2000, The Marshall Mathers LP)
And when he returned, the world was never really the same. The reason why? Particularly abhorrent but still intricate lines like “If this chick was my own mother, I’d still f**k her with no rubber / And cum inside her and have a son and a new brother / At the same time and just say that it ain’t mine,” directed towards Jennifer Lopez and, by association, to taunt Diddy. To say that this is probably the most sickening line on this Slim Shady cult gem, which also includes a censored reference to the Columbine shootings, should really illustrate just how sick Eminem was back then, and not in a good way. Alas, even incest is something that these alter egos rarely tackle, and to tack this on before the last chorus of “I’m Back” is one heck of a mic drop.
“Without Me” (2002, The Eminem Show)
We promise this is the last classic on the list, but sometimes democracy is right. Speaking of democracy, one of the most cutting lines on here isn’t explicitly profane; just a cold jab at a politician’s health and a quick but merciless dismissal of criticism. “I know that you got a job, Ms. Cheney / But your husband’s heart problem’s complicating,” Eminem raps, responding to her denouncement of his lyrical content.
So, what does he do to Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife? Does Shady critique their politics and war-mongering, cut them up in a billion little pieces, put his bum on their lips, or spike their drinks at a cocktail party? In other words, does he prove them right? No. He just remembers the VP’s four heart attacks before this song’s release (which rose to five afterward), recalls his three heart procedures at the time, and tells Lynne: “Your husband’s going to die soon.” Yikes…
“A** Like That” (2004, Encore)
Now we get to the slightly deeper cuts from Slim Shady that don’t have the benefit of the doubt or the undisputed quality of his best work. Over an Indian-inspired beat, and with a pretty offensive Asian and Southeast Asian accent, Eminem’s lust takes aim at Hilary Duff… who was 17 years old when this song came out. “Hilary Duff is not quite old enough, so I ain’t never seen a butt like that / Maybe next year, I’ll say ‘a**’ and she’ll make my pee-pee go d-doing, doing, doing.” From 2004’s Encore onwards, and especially on 2009’s Relapse, Slim Shady starts to use more accents to find way more ethnicities and cultures to make fun of. Add to that his obsession with celebrities and crossing any sort of line, you have one of the most cringe-worthy moments in his entire catalog.
“Same Song & Dance” (2009, Relapse)
Speaking of the 2009 album Relapse, this song doesn’t lean into the accents as much, or into cultural appropriation, but it’s among the most explicit, descriptive, and disturbing accounts of targeting various celebrity women and engaging in murder, sexual assault, and the like. “I’m ’bout to make a new outfit out of you / New outfit? S**t, I’ll make a suit out of you, shoot / Now, show me how you move, baby, do how a-you do,” Slim Shady threatens towards the end of the song. It’s one of many horrible moments of describing torture, with this one specifically referencing the skin-wearing villain from the film The Silence Of The Lambs, Buffalo Bill. Eminem doesn’t usually break out the skin-carving in his murderous or sexually depraved narratives, so we at least need to give him points for creativity… or is it the other way around?
“Fall” (2017, Kamikaze)
This is easily the least shocking or controversial bar on this list, but we included it because we think it’s not only one of, if not the most controversial, Eminem lyric to appear in his late-career arc. It’s also possibly indicative of what his creativity looks like today and what The Death Of Slim Shady could really mean. On this song, Marshall Mathers targets Tyler, The Creator, his then-recently revealed sexual orientation, and his criticism of Em’s later work despite being a lifelong fan. “Tyler create nothin’, I see why you called yourself a f***ot, b***h,” he raps, and it’s important to note that in no version of the song does he actually or fully pronounce or spell out the homophobic slur. An improvement from his early stuff, at least, but with even more backlash than in the past.
For one, this isn’t really Slim Shady anymore: this is Em, Slim, and Marshall all rolled into one throughout this LP. It doesn’t have the same shock value or relevance as back in the 2000s. This song came out during a more progressive time in hip-hop (although some fanbases sadly haven’t caught up), and represents the then-45-year-old MC’s anger at the negative reception to his post-2000s work. Furthermore, the personalities became harder to distinguish, and any attempt to shock or subvert in the same way he did for decades was more corny than controversial. Nevertheless, it does pose an interesting question as to how Eminem will deal with Shady’s loss after this summer, whether that rebellious and brash part of him can ever really die in his music, and what are the sides of him that this persona has, for better or worse, obscured from our view.
Hype Williams is a pivotal figure in the evolution of music video aesthetics. He has built a considerable fortune, with his net worth estimated at $14 million as of 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth. Known for his visually distinctive and highly stylized video techniques, Williams has worked with a plethora of music’s biggest stars, helping to shape the visual landscape of hip hop and R&B music since the 1990s. His creative direction has defined a generation of music videos and elevated the art form to new heights.
Revolutionizing Music Videos: The Signature Style Of Hype Williams
Busta Rhymes, Kelis and Hype on the set of Rhymes’ new video ‘What It Is’ from the upcoming album. “Violator The Album: V2.0”, directed by Hype Williams in Los Angeles, Ca. 6/6/01. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
Hype Williams began his career in the early 1990s, quickly distinguishing himself with his unique visual style that often included wide-angle shots, fisheye lens visuals, and vibrant, often surreal color palettes. His breakthrough came with his work on videos for artists like Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, and Tupac Shakur. One of his most iconic projects, the video for The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) by Missy Elliott, is hailed as a landmark in music video production, introducing techniques and visual effects ahead of their time. This innovative approach set new standards in video production and made Williams a sought-after director in the industry.
Expanding Horizons: Film & Television Ventures
QUEENS, NEW YORK–APRIL 21: Rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard (Russell Jones) of The Wu-Tang Clan appears in a portrait with director. Hype Williams (aka Harold Williams)during a break in filming the music video for “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” in the Queens borough of New York City on April 21, 1995. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images).
Beyond music videos, Hype Williams has also ventured into film and television. He also directed the cult classic Belly (1998), starring DMX and Nas. Although the film received mixed reviews, it has been celebrated in later years for its artistic qualities and unique visual style, akin to his video work. Williams’ foray into narrative filmmaking demonstrated his ability to translate his video direction skills into longer-form storytelling, expanding his repertoire and influence in the entertainment world.
Lasting Impact & Current Endeavors
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 06: Hype Williams speaks onstage during the WSJ. Magazine 2019 Innovator Awards sponsored by. Harry Winston and Rémy Martin at MOMA on November 06, 2019, also in New York City. (Photo by Lars Niki/Getty Images for WSJ. Magazine Innovators Awards )
Moreover, Williams has continued to innovate, embracing new technologies and techniques to keep his work relevant in an ever-changing media landscape. He has returned to music videos, working with contemporary stars. Further, he has also engaged in advertising, bringing his cinematic eye to commercials for major brands. His ongoing influence is evident as he mentors younger directors and continues to be a reference point for discussions about music video production’s artistic and commercial potential.
Hype Williams’ reflects his enduring success and influence in the music and film industries. His visionary contributions have defined a genre and continue to inspire new generations of artists and directors. As he moves forward, Williams’ legacy as a pioneer in music video direction remains secure, with his artistic and commercial achievements standing as a testament to his iconic career.
Boosie Badazz is someone who never shies away from sharing his opinions, no matter how controversial they may be. The Louisiana-born performer frequently weighs in on current events, drama, and even politics on social media. Earlier today, for example, he hopped on Twitter/X to react to Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 sexual assault conviction getting overturned by a New York appeals court. Reportedly, the Manhattan district attorney’s office plans to retry Weinstein.
The shocking apparent step backward seems not to have sat right with Boosie, who shared a photo of the news alongside “#whiteprivilege.” The photo in question also asks, “What about Diddy, Bill & Kelly?” In his caption, he called for R. Kelly to be released from prison. The performer is currently serving a 30-year sentence for racketeering and alleged crimes. He’s concurrently serving a 20-year sentence for child pornography charges, which was upheld in court today after an appeal.
Most commenters aren’t feeling Boosie’s “FREE RKELLY” post, as evidently, two alleged wrongs don’t make a right. This isn’t the first time he’s showed support for the disgraced singer, however. Earlier this month, he weighed in on Aoki Lee Simmons’ ex-boyfriend and all of the drama that came from their former fling due to their roughly 40-year age gap. He argued that there’s a double standard when it comes to white men in relationships with younger women, as there was far less outcry over Simmons’ previous partner than there was with R. Kelly. With that being said, most of the outcry surrounding R. Kelly is due to the fact that many of his alleged victims weren’t women at all, but instead, minors.
What do you think of Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 sexual assault conviction getting overturned earlier this week? What about Boosie Badazz’s reaction to it? Are you surprised? What about him calling for R. Kelly to be released from prison? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Kanye West has certainly kept himself busy as of late. Earlier this week, for example, he announced his new adult entertainment endeavor which he’s dubbed “Yeezy P*rn.” He also hopped on a remix of Future and Metro Boomin’s track “Like That,” originally featuring Kendrick Lamar. Unsurprisingly, he threw jabs at both Drake and J. Cole on the track.
The remix, originally leaked by Adam22, was later heard during Kanye West’s appearance on Justin Laboy’s The Download. He also shared his bold take on the whole Drake versus everyone debacle, appearing pretty thrilled about it personally. “Everybody is very, very excited about the elimination of Drake,” he said, claiming the recent shots at Drizzy have left people feeling “energized.”
Now, Ye has been spotted in the studio with one of his favorite young artists, 4batz. In a new clip shared online today, they’re seen vibing to some music together. While it seems innocent enough, the clip has managed to garner some spirited reactions from commenters. Many point out that it was just last month when 4batz inked a deal with Drake’s label, OVO Sound. The deal in question is only for one EP, but regardless, it’s left fans wondering where exactly his loyalty lies. Either way, many are looking forward to hear whatever it was they were cooking up during the studio session.
This isn’t the first time Ye’s worked alongside 4batz, however. Last month, a snippet of Ye’s verse on a remix of “act iii” surfaced online, and got mixed reactions. What do you think of Kanye West and 4batz hitting the studio together? Are you surprised, considering Ye just dissed Drake on his “Like That” remix and 4batz signed a deal with OVO Sound last month? Are you looking forward to hearing whatever they’re cooking up? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
DeVante Swing is the renowned musician, producer, and founding member of the influential R&B group Jodeci. He boasts a net worth of $1 million as of 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth. This figure reflects his significant contributions to the music industry, both as a performer and a producer. DeVante, born Donald Earle DeGrate Jr., helped to define the new jack swing era with his smooth melodies and complex productions, leaving an indelible mark on the genre.
The Rise Of Jodeci: Pioneering New Jack Swing
LAS VEGAS, NV – NOVEMBER 07: (L-R) Singers DeVante Swing, Cedric ‘K-Ci’ Hailey. Dalvin DeGrate and Joel ‘JoJo’ Hailey of Jodeci arrive at the 2014 Soul Train Music Awards at the Orleans. Arena on November 7, 2014, also in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
In the early 1990s, DeVante Swing rose to fame as a member of Jodeci. He formed a group with his brother Dalvin DeGrate and the Hailey brothers, K-Ci and JoJo. The group’s debut album, Forever My Lady (1991), was a massive success. This was largely thanks to DeVante’s work as the chief songwriter and producer. His ability to blend soulful vocals with hip-hop productions created a groundbreaking sound that resonated deeply with audiences. Jodeci’s success continued with albums like Diary of a Mad Band (1993) and The Show, the After Party, the Hotel (1995), each produced under DeVante’s visionary direction.
Masterful Production & Influence On Music
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – MARCH 06: DeVante Swing of Jodeci performs onstage during “The Culture Tour” at Little Caesars Arena on March 06, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)
Beyond his achievements with Jodeci, DeVante Swing became known for his prolific production work for other artists. His signature style, characterized by sultry beats and layered vocals, helped shape the careers of numerous R&B and hip-hop talents. DeVante’s influence extended beyond his own productions as he mentored and inspired a new generation of artists and producers, including Timbaland and Missy Elliott, who both cite him as a critical influence in their early careers.
Ventures Beyond Jodeci: A Lasting Legacy
ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 12: Singer DeVante Swing of the R&B group Jodeci performs onstage during RnB Rewind: Fall Edition produced by Bobby Dee Presents at Toyota Arena on November 12, 2022 in Ontario, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
After Jodeci’s peak years, DeVante continued to make waves in the music industry through various collaborations and solo projects. His ability to adapt to the changing landscape of music kept him relevant, and his legacy in R&B remains influential. Contemporary artists have sampled DeVante’s work, cementing his place as a foundational figure in the genre. His involvement in music education and production technology also illustrates his commitment to influencing the industry beyond just creating hits.
DeVante Swing’s journey from a breakout star with Jodeci to a respected elder statesman in the music industry encapsulates his profound impact on R&B and music production. His net worth, though modest compared to some contemporaries, underscores a career rich in artistic achievements and enduring influence. As 2024 continues, DeVante’s contributions to music remain a testament to his talent and vision, ensuring his legacy will resonate with future generations.
Today, YNW Melly appeared in court for a hearing in his retrial, but unfortunately, it didn’t result in any progress being made. The rapper’s defense team had filed a request to move forward with discovery, which the judge has yet to issue a ruling on. Currently, everything has been put on hold while prosecutors appeal Judge John Murphy’s decision to suppress a documentary as evidence in the trial.
The 20-minute doc is said to go over Melly’s rise to fame and was filmed just before the 2018 murders of his YNW associates, Sakchaser and Juvy. Allegedly, he’s seen holding a weapon at various points in the doc, and the murders are mentioned briefly at the very end. The state alleges that it proves Melly was at the scene of the crime. It could take months for prosecutors’ appeal to go through the appellate courts, making further delays highly likely.
#YNWMellyTrial2: Here is a clip of @YNWMelly arriving at Friday’s hearing with Judge Murphy lll presiding and the State’s ASA Alixandra Buckelew and Melly’s Raven Liberty making arguments on Motion of Stay.
YNW Melly is accused of murdering Sakchaser and Juvy back in 2018 and staging a drive-by shooting. He first went to trial last summer, and roughly a month later, Judge John Murphy declared a mistrial. The jury failed to come to a unanimous decision on whether or not they believed the rapper was guilty. The 24-year-old has been behind bars since February 2019, when he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. He’s been denied bond and could face the death penalty if the retrial doesn’t go the way he hopes.
Today’s hearing comes after it was revealed that Melly was moved to a different facility earlier this month. For the first time in around five years, the “223’s” performer left Broward County Jail. He’s currently being held at the Paul Rein Detention Facility in Pompano Beach, FL. What do you think of no progress being made in YNW Melly’s double murder retrial? Are you surprised? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Overnight, Ice Spice released a new remix. The track leaked earlier this week which left fans wondering if an official release was in jeopardy. But thankfully her version of Cash Cobain’s “Fisherrr” still arrived on time. That doesn’t mean there wasn’t controversy though. Many in the music industry have expressed fear of the future of artificial intelligence. Earlier this month dozens of musicians signed a joint letter calling for protections for artists against Ai imitating them. Another controversy sparked this week when Drake was forced to take down his Kendrick Lamar diss track after Tupac’s estate threatened him with legal action over the AI-generated Tupac vocals on the song.
That’s why when someone online made allegations that Ice Spice was using AI for anything, it immediately became a lightning rod for attention. Clearly Spice knows how much of a hot-button issue AI is right now because she responded to the claim that her new single’s artwork was AI-generated with a quote tweet. She shared a gif that reads “I didn’t know I’m sorry I love you” implying that the image is in fact the product of artificial intelligence. It also implies that she didn’t know ahead of time that the picture was generated, something fans debated in the comments. Check out her apology post below.
Ice Spice promised she had some big things coming for fans this year and she’s delivered. She dropped the lead single to her debut album “Think U The Sh*t” earlier this year. The second single is called “Gimmie A Light” and its dropping early next month. The album itself doesn’t have a release date yet but she did reveal to fans that it’s called Y2K.
What do you think of Ice Spice claiming that she had no idea the artwork for her new single was AI-generated? Do you think she should listen to some of her fans and replace it with new artwork? Let us know in the comment section below.
With Future fresh off the release of We Still Don’t Trust You, he re-teams with Nardo Wick for “Back To Back.” The “Me Or Sum” dream team reunites for a surprisingly smooth summer banger ahead of Wick joining 21 Savage on the Atlanta rapper’s upcoming American Dream Tour. The song sets out the Jacksonville native’s life philosophy as he establishes his hood credentials and positions himself as a loner who stands on business.
Nardo also co-directed the video for the song, which was shot in Los Angeles and Miami, alongside Ndoh and Supo Supreme. It’s the second single Nardo released this year, following the Sexyy Red-featuring “Somethin’.”
It certainly looks like Nardo Wick is gearing up to release a follow-up to his 2021 debut album Who Is Nardo Wick? which established the Florida rapper as one of hip-hop’s hottest rising stars. The album, which featured tourmate 21 Savage, Big30, Future, G Herbo, Lakeyah, Lil Baby, and Lil Durk, landed at No. 16 on the Billboard 200, building on the breakout success of its second single “Who Want Smoke??” With his upcoming tour and another co-sign from the red-hot Future in the bag, Nardo Wick looks to be having a big 2024 in the works.
Watch Nardo Wick and Future’s “Back To Back” video above.
Earlier this week, Fat Joe took to Instagram Live to weigh in on all of the high-profile rap beef going on these days. He commented on Drake’s feud with almost everyone, for example, calling Kendrick’s “Like That” verse with Future and Metro Boomin “the original.” Since that release, however, there’s been another feud brewing between Chris Brown and Quavo. The two have taken various shots at one another over the past couple of weeks, referencing past flings, allegations, and more. According to Fat Joe, Chris Brown would be pretty tough to beat.
“Of course, the 2Pac of 2024 has to be Chris Brown. Chris Brown is considered an alien. If you playing basketball, he’ll bust your a**. If you sing against him, he sing better, he dance better. If he gotta rap, he raps,” he explained. “Like, that’s battle rap. Chris Brown, that’s the one I been listening to.”
While the 2Pac comparison is pretty controversial, many others agree that Chris Brown’s latest diss was impressive. He unleashed on the former Migos member on “Weakest Link,” claiming to have slept with Quavo’s ex Saweetie while they were still together. “You f*cked my ex-ho, that’s cool, I don’t give no f*ck, lil n***a/ ‘Cause I f*cked yo’ ex when you were still with her, b*tch, I’m up, lil n***a.” He even said that when his groupmate Takeoff passed away in 2022, “everybody really wished” it had been him.
Cam’ron, 50 Cent, and many more think he came out on top. Others continue to root for Quavo, despite Brown claiming his last diss “don’t even need a response.” What do you think of Fat Joe’s take on rap beef? Are you surprised that he compared Brown to 2Pac? Do you agree with him or was that a stretch? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
