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N.O.R.E Claps Back At Dame Dash For His Comments About “Drink Champs” Protecting Jay-Z

December 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

N.O.R.E is starting to get tired of Dame Dash talking about him and his Drink Champs platform. According to AllHipHop, he hit back at the former Roc-A-Fella head honcho after suggesting that they have been protecting Jay-Z since his rape allegations arose. Dame made the comments on a recent The Art Of Dialogue interview, saying, “Like, he can control Black media ’cause a lot of them either work or do business with him. But, like, you know, Drink Champs can’t get him out of this one, and neither can Charlamagne. ‘Cause those are the guys that hold him down no matter what he does anyway.”

Dame then went on to say that he needs to start getting ahead of the “white media” such as People and Entertainment Tonight because “they on his head.” Well, this eventually got to N.O.R.E, and he’s now taking the time to respond. It began with an Instagram Story post in which he labeled Dame Dash “Lame Dash” and also “more clueless than Stacey [Dash].” Then, N.O.R.E publicly addressed the matter by responding with a video which is below.

N.O.R.E Doesn’t Want To Take It There With Dame Dash, But He Will

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In it, he suggests that Dame Dash is essentially not who and what he used to be. Moreover, he doesn’t want to disrespect him any further than this clap back, but he’s encouraging him to get his life in order before things possibly get out of hand. “I have been receiving it you have been coming at me,” he began. You think I don’t got time. I’m not like these other people. I got time.”

N.O.R.E continues, “So you know what I’m gonna do? Tomorrow, I’m gonna wind up in Paris. The next day after that I’m gonna wind up in Saint Barts, Saint Martin, Anguilla, the things you used to do. We’re trying to show you love but you keep coming at everybody. If you got beef with one person you supposed to keep that beef with one person. You got beef with everybody around him.” N.O.R.E finishes with, “We don’t want to disrespect you and I’m trying not to as much as I can because I actually respect the s*** out of you, but you became the lame chatty patty person that you said you were against. Get your life together my number is the same if you wanna work it out.”

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Earn Your Masters/Ally At Art Basel Awards $50K to Emerging Startup, Tobe Nwigwe Shares Full-Circle Moment with Pharrell/Reebok Deal and N.O.R.E. Reflects on Podcasting Success

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Earn Your Masters series wrapped up in spectacular fashion at Art Basel Miami, marking the third and final stop of the event. Previous stops included Charlotte, NC, and Chicago, IL. The event brought together industry leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs to celebrate the intersection of culture, innovation, and empowerment. Presented by UnitedMasters, Ally, and Earn Your Leisure, the event awarded Jux Darko $50,000 in seed money for his innovative startup, Mixplug, an A.I.-powered platform aimed at democratizing music production. Mixplug simplifies mixing and mastering for artists and producers, helping to make high-quality music creation more accessible than ever.

Music and Creative Artist, Tobe Nwigwe, shared his inspiring journey in a conversation with Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, co-founders of Earn Your Leisure and leading voices in the financial literacy space. Known for empowering communities through their content and initiatives, Rashad and Troy discussed with Tobe the importance of taking calculated risks and investing in oneself.

Tobe recounted a pivotal moment when a chance hangout with Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya, where he met a Reebok executive who sparked a collaboration opportunity with the iconic sneaker brand. That moment eventually led to Tobe’s major Reebok partnership that’s dropping in 2025, proving the power of authentic connections.

Tobe also shared an incredible story about working with Pharrell Williams. After catching a vibe together, Pharrell invited Tobe to the studio and they created a song together. The next day, Tobe received an invoice at a discounted “homie” rate—but at a price that was expensive as an independent artist. Despite the fee, Tobe paid for the song and seized the opportunity. Months later, Pharrell offered Tobe a spot working with him on a Moncler campaign, which turned out to pay twice as much as the song cost, making it a true full-circle moment of an investment paying off through their budding relationship. Click here for the video clip.

The ‘Mogul Talk’ panel featured Steve Stoute alongside Drink Champs co-hosts N.O.R.E. and EFN, who shared their rise in the entertainment industry. N.O.R.E. reflected on the journey of Drink Champs, from its grassroots beginnings to becoming a full-scale podcast production with millions of listeners. He also recounted his interview with Dr. Dre, where he playfully pushed back on Dre’s claim that ‘The Firm’ album was a flop, stating, “How could it flop when it made me?” Steve Stoute added to the moment by revealing that the controversial line in question was actually written by Eminem for Dr. Dre.

The evening was filled with unforgettable performances and surprise appearances. Mystic Marley, granddaughter of reggae icon Bob Marley, delivered an acoustic set that captivated the audience. Later, host K Foxx of 99 Jamz, invited Rotimi to the stage for a surprise performance, where he energized the crowd with one of his latest hits. The event drew a star-studded audience, including Buju Banton, Grammy-winning producer Bangladesh, artist Fredo Bang and legendary journalist, Shaheem Reid. Click here for the Mystic Marley performance.

The Sports Bra panel was a standout moment of the event, offering an enlightening and empowering discussion centered on women in sports and entrepreneurship. Featuring trailblazing voices and WNBA powerhouses Brenna Stewart and Renee Montgomery and Ally’s Executive Director of Brand and Sponsorships Mktg., Bridget Sponsky, who have broken barriers and redefined their industries. The panel highlighted the importance of equity, innovation, and collaboration in creating opportunities for women.

The Earn Your Masters series, with leaders Steve Stoute, Rashad Bilal, and Troy Millings, partnered with Ally Bank, has set a new standard for supporting creatives, offering tools, resources, and mentorship to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. This finale wasn’t just an event—it was a celebration of what’s possible when culture and creativity are paired with tangible opportunities.

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Memphis Bleek Announces Star-Studded Podcast Series “Roc Solid”

April 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s impossible to tell the story of Roc-A-Fella Records without Memphis Bleek. He was a crucial piece of the label’s puzzle, and he rubbed shoulders with some of the greatest rappers of all time. This pedigree makes him the perfect person to launch a Roc-A-Fella themed podcast, which is why he’s linking up with the Drink Champs network to run Roc Solid. The new series will see Bleek recount the label’s rise and fall alongside notable guests.

Bleek posted a teaser for Roc Solid on Instagram, and the guest list is wild. Young Guru, Young Chris, and Freeway are some of the rappers who have already recorded episodes, and each have notable ties to the eponymous label. Ja Rule and N.O.R.E. also appear in the teaser, despite the fact that neither artist was signed to the Roc. The former collaborated with several Roc artists during his peak, however, and the latter is a staple of NYC hip-hop. N.O.R.E. is also the co-host of the aforementioned Drink Champs.

Memphis Bleek Will Discuss Roc-A-Fella’s Legacy

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Hip-hop fans will be equally intrigued by the artists who don’t show up. Memphis Bleek debates whether to invite Roc-A-Fella co-founder Dame Dash during the teaser, given their tense relationship. Bleek also weighs the pros and cons of staging a full on Roc-A-Fella reunion, which would include Dash and Jay-Z. The “Dear Summer” rapper has no problem recounting the issues that led to the label folding, as proven by his recent appearance on Drink Champs. He answered all of N.O.R.E.’s questions about the fallout and then some.

For example, Bleek claimed that Dame Dash almost dropped him from the label in 2003. The rapper said Dash and Jay-Z were at odds about the future, and his aggression rubbed Dash the wrong way. “[Dame] looked at me and said, ‘You always going against everything I say’,” Bleek recalled. “If you don’t wanna be with Roc-A-Fella, I’ll give you your walking papers’.” It’s safe to assume these are the kinds of juicy stories the rapper will be sharing on Roc Solid. A release date for the podcast hasn’t been announced.

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Drink Champs and D’USSÉ Host City Girls, Fivio Foreign, Curren$y and More at Rolling Loud Miami

July 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rolling Loud Miami’s premier sponsor, D’USSÉ Cognac curated a unique mobile podcast studio in collaboration with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs Podcast for an exclusive live taping at the event. The dynamic duo engaged in insightful discussions with headlining performers like City Girls, Fivio Foreign, Curren$y, Elliot Wilson from Rap Radar, and media personality Nems while enjoying D’USSÉ cocktails.

The event also saw appearances from athlete turned artist Antonio Brown, 2Rare, Robb Banks, CJ, and media personality YesJulz, who were spotted sipping on D’USSÉ at the backstage sample activation.

“Drink Champs partnering with the D’USSÉ family is always an exciting opportunity.” said N.O.R.E. “After our first podcast pop up last year for Art Basel we had to keep that energy going at Rolling Loud Miami. We’ve got a great episode coming up!”

D’USSÉ’s exciting festival activations continue to make waves nationwide. Following their successful partnership with The NEW Rory and Mal Podcast at Made in America last year, fans can expect more thrilling content throughout the festival season. Additionally, festival-goers had the chance to create custom vinyl and win free festival survival gear at D’USSÉ’s custom vending machine. Stay tuned for the full Rolling Loud Miami episode on Drink Champs Podcast on all streaming platforms in the coming weeks.

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Akon Tells N.O.R.E. Why He Gave French Montana A Fake Watch

July 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Akon is an artist who dazzled music listeners with a plethora of amazing hits. If you lived through the 2000s, then you probably remember a lot of these songs. Overall, they remain iconic in the hip-hop landscape. Simply put, Akon has classics, and there is nothing you can say that will change that. However, over the last decade, the artist has taken on various other endeavors. From bringing electricity to towns in Africa to even trying to create his own city, the man is a legend.

Although, there is one story that has plagued him throughout his career. The story involves none other than French Montana, and a fake watch. As French Montana explains it, Akon once gifted him a fake Hublot watch. Subsequently, the “Locked Up” crooner has been subjected to clowning over this gift. However, during a recent appearance on Drink Champs he was given the platform to set the record straight. As you will see, it was all just a very honest mistake.

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N.O.R.E. posed the question to Akon, who was actually pretty eager to get off his answer. Essentially, he bought fake watches for himself, and French Montana. The rapper was on Canal street when he saw a guy selling Hublots. The man promised to sell him watches for $5K a piece despite the price being closer to $20K. From there, he naively bought into the deal and copped the two watches. Akon maintains that he barely knew anything about watches at the time. Instead, he simply liked them and wanted to cop. Unfortunately, he got got.

As N.O.R.E. kindly explained to Akon, you should absolutely never buy anything from Canal street. Unfortunately, the man did not know that at the time. Had he been aware, this whole saga could have been avoided. Let us know what you think about all this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the hip-hop world.

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Amazon Music Launches “Hip-Hop X Siempre” Latin Rap Campaign To Celebrate Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary

May 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Amazon Music is set to launch a Latin rap campaign called Hip-Hop X Siempre in honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. This campaign explores the fusion of Spanish language hip-hop and will feature artists such as Fat Joe, N.O.R.E., and more. Through unique programming, editorial content, and exclusive releases, Amazon Music invites audiences to delve into […]

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Photos: N.O.R.E., T.I., Bow Wow and More Party with D’Usse at Lovers & Friends Festival

May 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Lovers & Friends Music Festival in Las Vegas featured headliners like Usher, Chris Brown, Nelly, and Missy Elliot, which was closed out by D’USSÉ Cognac.

Festival performers like T.I., Bow Wow, Bryson Tiller, Ginuwine, N.O.R.E., JoJo, Yung Joc, Dem Franchize Boyz, Lumidee, MC Magic, Lil Rob, Lil Mo, and others sipped on the high-end cognac relaxing before their set and celebrating successful performances shortly after. D’USSÉ hosted a V.I.P. backstage bar in the Artist Village area. To honor the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop this year, artists received bespoke engraved V.S.O.P. bottles and hand-painted vinyl as gifts.

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N.O.R.E. Links Up With 50 Cent And Nelly At Lovers & Friends

May 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

There has been a lot written about Usher’s Lovers & Friends festival in Las Vegas. However, most of those articles have focused on the fallout of an alleged fight between Chris Brown and Usher. Usher reportedly suffered a beatdown at the hands of Brown and his entourage outside the roller rink hosting Brown’s 34th birthday. It just so happened that the party was happening on the eve of the Usher-organized Lovers & Friends Festival.

Usher had reportedly been telling Brown to back off from Teyana Taylor, who Brown had been verbally assaulting inside. The incident allegedly left Usher with a bloody nose and bruised ribs. However, both he and Brown performed their sets at the festival. Furthermore, no further drama has emerged between the two of them. Lovers & Friends was awash with big-name talent, hailing itself as a hub of nostalgic hip hop. But away from the Brown-Usher drama, there were so many more wholesome link-ups going down.

N.O.R.E. Seen With Nelly And 50 Cent

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N.O.R.E., 50 Cent, and Nelly were all scheduled to perform at Lovers & Friends. N.O.R.E. had a small set on the Crunk Stage. Nelly was the late afternoon anchor for the Friends Stage. Meanwhile, 50 Cent was locked into the Lovers Stage evening slot. They were just three of the 49 total articles that played the noon to midnight schedule. The festival closed out with sets from Missy Elliott and PartyNextDoor on the Lovers and Crunk Stages respectively. The day had opened with a set from Lil Mo on the Crunk Stage. Overall, the Crunk Stage was the busiest, with 18 acts performing between 12:00pm and 10:45pm.

However, despite their busy schedules, that didn’t stop the three music legends from meeting up. N.O.R.E. is overjoyed to see 50 and Nelly, yelling at them excitedly, “Imma be honest, I kinda feel like I put both you n****s out”. The three artists joked around for a few minutes before N.O.R.E. announced that he was leaving, going to embrace 50. Despite the drama earlier in the day, the festival appears to have gone off successfully without incident. Follow HotNewHipHop for all the latest music and festival news.

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N.O.R.E. Posted Up With Tobey Maguire, Tyga, The Game

April 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In what might be one of the most random link-ups ever, N.O.R.E. recently shared pictures of himself posted up with Tobey Maguire, Tyga, and The Game. While the picture might seem very odd, it’s just one in a long series of unexpected link ups that N.O.R.E. has posted online. The rapper also hosts a podcast called Drink Champs, which often leads him to post pictures with celebrities and other influential figures. Whether or not that was the reason for the picture with Maguire, Tyga, and The Game is not clear.

Rapper N.O.R.E., also known as Noreaga, hails from Queens, New York. He first attained widespread notoriety in the late 90s as a member of the duo Capone-N-Noreaga. He is renowned for his aggressive rapping technique and frequently incorporates gritty street narratives into his music. Nas, Jay-Z, and Busta Rhymes are just a few of the musicians that N.O.R.E. has worked over the years. He is still regarded highly in the hip-hop scene. As an artist, N.O.R.E. has always been willing to experiment with his sound, incorporating elements of rock, reggae, and Latin music into his work.

N.O.R.E.’s Controversial Connections

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N.O.R.E. is no stranger to controversy, but he’s gotten himself into hot water with his own fans recently. First, he was criticized for extending a podcast invite to disgraced social media personality and former kickboxer, Andrew Tate. Following the backlash, N.O.R.E. said that the invitation was a joke. N.O.R.E. then posted a picture on his Twitter with right-wing Fox News host, Tucker Carlson. His followers weren’t having it. “Weakest links. This man is a white supremacist and hear you with your big *ss fake teeth shucking and jiving in his face…for what?” one follower tweeted angrily. “Y’all stand for not a f*cking thing and it’s pathetic.”

N.O.R.E. is unfazed by the negative comments, even though many have expressed anger and disappointment. The rapper continued to post on his Twitter, trolling some of the negative commenters and shrugging off the concerns they had about him hanging out with someone they perceive to be a white supremacist. “Nope lol I’m still neutral I made the war report,” N.O.R.E. tweeted. What do you think of his association with far-right figures like Carlson? Let us know in the comments.

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