Over the past several months, Rick Ross has been quite active in dropping new tracks. Of course, the catalyst of this trend is his collaborative record with his MMG (Maybach Music Group) signee, Meek Mill. Too Good To Be True, is full of luxurious bangers. However, the album is not a watermark in Ross’s discography. That is apparent, especially when you look at the lackluster first-week sales numbers.
However, the fact that he is still willing to drop more music regularly is a privilege. Ross continues to prove that he can drop good verses on other artists’ tracks. Go listen to the new 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE and Rich Brian cut “LiGhT rAiLs.” Hopefully, we get more of those performances on the upcoming record he has just announced. In a recent video, Ross says that Champagne Moments is the name of the LP and is in the works.
That is about all we know on that front for now. In addition, Rozay also shared that he is working on funding and directing a movie, according to HipHopNMore. While these are both exciting developments, fans are saying he is doing his best to copy 50 Cent’s blueprint. The Hip-Hop Wolf‘s IG account has numerous comments that say things like, “He doesn’t want to admit it but dude stays copying 50” Or, “He thinks he’s 50” Of course, Ross and 50 have been going at each other for quite some time. However, the saying goes, “Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.”
What are your thoughts on Rick Ross revealing a new album and an upcoming movie? Will Champagne Moments be one of his better projects as of late? Do you think a single will drop in the next week or two? Are fans accurate with the 50 Cent comparison? Would you see a film directed by Rick Ross? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Rick Ross. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.
Pharrell Williams is about as versatile of a creative force as anybody. It’s rare that any celebrity has the reach and scope of ambition that he does and it extends to numerous different mediums. He’s obviously made is musically in a variety of lanes. After getting his start as a producer in The Neptunes he’s also released music of his own both as a solo artist and with his band N.E.R.D. But his reach also extends into the world of fashion. Following the tragic death of Virgil Abloh, Pharrell was named head of menswear at Louis Vuitton. His reach has also extended into film. He’s made a number of songs that appear on film soundtracks and even composed a few entire scores for movies. That’s in addition to cameo appearances and voice roles he’s made.
But now he’s reaching into the world of film in a brand new way. Earlier today Pharrell announced a new movie telling the story of his life using Lego. The film is called Piece By Piece and promises “an unparalleled motion picture experience that captures the magic and brilliance of Pharrell Williams’ creative genius, one Lego brick at a time.” The film will be directed by Morgan Neville whose handled critically acclaimed documentaries like 20 Feet From Stardom and Won’t You Be My Neighbor?. It’s is due out in October of this year. Check out the poster for the movie below.
Pharrel has had a pretty busy 2024 so far. This past week he put on yet another Louis Vuitton runway show for Paris Fashion Week. During the show, he played an unreleased song featuring Miley Cyrus and Pusha T even flexed his runway game by walking in the show as a model. He’s been bringing musical elements to nearly all of his events since taking over the position.
Pharrell has also stayed busy musically. He teamed up with folk band Mumford And Sons for the song “Good People” earlier this month. What do you think of Pharrell releasing a movie telling the story of his life with Legos? Do you think you’ll watch the film when it drops? Let us know in the comment section below.
Travis Scott’s new movie Aggro Dr1ft, a collaboration with legendary filmmaker Harmony Korine, is bound to be one of his oddest projects yet. If you’re looking for proof of that, look no further than the film’s upcoming “tour” for viewing events, which will reportedly begin at a strip club. Moreover, according to Variety, folks wanting to catch the flick will seek out bizarre venues, kicking off at Cr*zy Girls in Los Angeles on February 7 of this year. It’s unclear what other locations this tour will hit, but one thing’s for sure. From what organizer EDGLRD suggested, they aim for an immersive experience unlike traditional cinema systems.
“The distribution of Aggro Dr1ft goes beyond the limitations of the outdated moviegoing experience,” Eric Kohn, the company’s head of film strategy and development, remarked in a statement. “You don’t just watch Aggro Dr1ft. You step into a new world, and these events will allow audiences to immerse themselves in it.” Although Travis Scott’s film earned a 38% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes following its screening at the Venice Film Festival last fall, it sounds like more of an audiovisual treat than a true-blue feature. Alas, with rumors of another album coming soon, maybe that’s exactly what he wants.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 21: Travis Scott performs at Madison Square Garden – Utopia – Circus Maximus Tour on December 21, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Furthermore, for those curious, Aggro Dr1ft is apparently about a hitman in Miami Beach on a mission. It’s shot entirely through an infrared lens, and these tour events and screenings will pop up at select venues across the United States after February 7. In addition, EDGLRD’s visuals, plus performances from Harmony Korine and producer/composer araabMUZIK, will make up this full experience. Of course, this whole rollout is unsurprising when you look at Travis Scott’s artistry. After all, his nightclub sets while on his Circus Maximus tour showed us he’s a fan of the space.
Meanwhile, as La Flame waits to see whether UTOPIA will win a Grammy, he’s keeping as busy as ever. Hopefully Aggro Dr1ft releases in more accessible formats further down the road, but for now, it’s a cool experiment to try. Do you think it will live up to the hype? Let us know in the comments and stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Travis Scott.
Slaughter Gang’s head honcho just announced an upcoming movie on his life titled American Dream: The 21 Savage Story on Sunday (January 7). Given its reveal — a vague post from his and Donald Glover’s (also known as Childish Gambino’s) Instagram accounts — many fans didn’t know how to interpret this. Fortunately, we know a little bit more about this production at press time, so we compiled a breakdown of what you need to know about the film. American Dream: The 21 Savage Story aims to cover his arduous, complicated, but triumphant path of the American Dream which he hinted at during a Rolling Stone interview: from childhood poverty and street dangers to becoming one of the biggest rappers in the world.
First, some background. Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph was born in the UK, but moved to Atlanta at a young age. As such, he was raised in the U.S., facing hardened conditions rife with trouble before eventually climbing up the rap echelon. However, even as 21 climbed the ranks, he found himself in the middle of a high-profile case in which U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested him in 2019 for an alleged expired visa.
The “Brand New Draco” MC and his legal team fought for his right to stay, expressed anger at the unjust and punitive system, and brought national attention to this issue. Last year, they finally made him a permanent U.S. citizen and allowed him to leave the States, returning to his native country for a show. With that in mind, let’s dive into American Dream: The 21 Savage Story. If this is all just fake for an album rollout… well played, Savage.
All the information in this section appears in the film’s trailer‘s description on YouTube, and it’s unclear whether these credits are just for the sneak peek or for the full-length product. Nevertheless, the upcoming movie stars the aforementioned Childish Gambino as 21 Savage, and Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin as his younger self. Savage’s connection to Donald Glover is well-documented through collaborative cuts like “monster,” “This Is America,” and “12.38.” In addition, the movie’s trailer (released on Monday, January 8) showcased a host of other actors, including Jabari Banks as (presumably) Metro Boomin. Other “special appearances” from actors include Gail Bean (presumably as his mother), Druski, Chad Lindberg, Victoria Pedretti, Young Mazino, and Natasha Lyonne.
Furthermore, four directors helmed this, including Gambino’s younger brother Stephen Glover, who previously wrote for his older sibling’s series Atlanta. Jamal Olori, Fam Udeorji, and Luis Perez also have directing credits. Stephen Glover and Olori wrote American Dream: The 21 Savage Story, whereas Udeorji and Tara Razavi are listed as producers and executive producers. Happy Place and Gilga are behind the film’s production, as well as Lionsgate, according to the trailer. The veracity of these interpretations is still up in the air.
New Music From 21 Savage
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 22: 21 Savage attends as Latto hosts Hoes Down, Pimps Up birthday affair at The Bank on December 22, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage/Getty Images)
In addition to this film, 21 Savage will also release a soundtrack of music the movie inspired. It’s available to pre-save on streaming platforms right now via American Dream‘s website. Given reports that he’s already working on a new album, this is very exciting news. Fans hope that this isn’t what the 31-year-old meant when he teased new material and that this is just a supplemental project drop until his full-length solo follow-up to i am > i was.
Still, given what we heard in the film’s trailer, it looks like 21 Savage is undergoing another career level-up. The trailer actually doubles as a music video for an unreleased, soulful trap track that tackles his trials and tribulations, as well as showcases his talent and triumph. Not only that, but in the performance parts of the visual, the London-born artist raps to Glover and McLaughlin’s versions of himself. As such, die-hards expect this to be a pretty reflective and cathartic experience.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 8: Rapper 21 Savage attends Young Democrats Of Atlanta Presents A Blue Christmas Gala at Atlanta City Hall on December 8, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage/Getty Images)
American Dream: The 21 Savage Story will release on Independence Day this year (July 4, 2024), according to the trailer’s final frames. But we’re not yet 100% sure if it will only be a theatrical release. After all, it’s very possible that it could appear on a particular streaming service, as that’s the model of choice for a lot of visual projects out there these days. Perhaps the near future will confirm this for fans.
Meanwhile, 21 Savage’s accompanying soundtrack for this biopic will reportedly drop this week on Friday, January 12, according to Billboard. It’s quite far away from the film’s release, which might be a bizarre choice for some listeners and viewers. It certainly contributed to immediate interest in American Dream, and will likely fuel that train until we get it on-screen. What’s more is that this could also be a teaser of what he will offer on his next studio album.
What Do We Expect?
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 30: 21 Savage performs his first ever London headline show at The O2 Arena on November 30, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Getty Images for Live Nation)
Already, many fans are talking about American Dream: The 21 Savage Story with a lot of skepticism but also anticipation. This is very understandable: Drake’s Her Loss partner has a pretty spotless catalog when it comes to projects, and Donald Glover is almost a decade older than him. He’s earned Grammy nominations and became a commercially dominant giant. Moreover, he’s undoubtedly culturally impactful and artistically influential. As such, a lot is riding on this product to do him and his journey justice.
For our money, we’d love for these releases (whether it’s a film or just an LP rollout) to encapsulate the emotional heft and nuanced perspective of Mr. Right Now. Maturity, perseverance, and perception are big themes of the trailer and his career, ones that continue to evolve and prove themselves both on and off wax. Finally, this film’s most important mission is to show the world why the low-toned spitter is such an important representative of hip-hop right now, and what makes his story resonate beyond cultural, ethnic, and class lines. Beyond the violence and hedonism lies a crucial narrative of balance, accountability, and community that this movie should champion above the celebrity spectacle. For all these reasons and more, we can’t wait for whatever American Dream: The 21 Savage Story is. Let us know what you think about this rollout in the comments section below.
Boosie Badazz is a man with many opinions, and he’s certainly not shy about sharing them. If you follow the 41-year-old on social media, you may have heard his controversial thoughts on The Color Purple – an Oprah Winfrey-produced product featuring acting performances from Halle Bailey, H.E.R., and Ciara, just to name a few. Though Boosie was impressed by some of what he saw on-screen, the “Mind of a Maniac” hitmaker is once again putting his foot down about the “narrative” being pushed on the public by the LGBTQ+ community.
“I HAD TO WALK OUT THIS ‘COLOR PURPLE‘ MOVIE (N TWO OTHER OLDER COUPLES WALKED OUT ALSO),’ he wrote on Twitter earlier this week. “BECAUSE I HAD MY LITTLE GIRLS WITH ME [AND] IT SEEMED LIKE A LOVE STORY” Boosie added before confirming he wouldn’t let his daughter watch the new movie as a result. As backlash to his post comes pouring in, the multi-talent is now ranting about his right to his opinion.
“WHY IF SOMEONE DOESN’T AGREE WITH THE NARRATIVE THAT’S BEING PUSHED, WHY DO Y’ALL SAY THAT THE PERSON WHO DOESN’T AGREE IS . THAT’S BULLYING~!! WE HAVE A RIGHT AS PARENTS TO SAY IT’S NOT COOL FOR A 7 N 9 YEAR OLD TO WATCH THIS,” Boosie expressed on Tuesday (January 2). “WE HAVE RIGHTS AS PARENTS TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN AS MUCH AS WE CAN. I HAVE NO PROBLEM AT ALL WITH PEOPLE. MY GRANDAD WAS A PREACHER (SOUTHERN BAPTIST) [AND] I’M JUST TRYNA RAISE MY KIDS WITH THE SAME BELIEFS [AND] RESPECT. IT’S JUST THIS WORLD WILL HAVE [YOU IN] A FIGHT TO DO SO!!”
Even with all the ranting he does on social media, Boosie Badazz still managed to find positivity and love in his heart this past holiday season. The Louisana native reconciled with his mom after feuding with her over a familial lawsuit in 2023 and spent tens of thousands of dollars on spoiling those closest to him for Christmas. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
G-Eazy shared a new trailer for his upcoming film, All Souls, on Instagram, Friday. The preview sees him star as a drug-dealing villain for the upcoming movie. G-Eazy previously made his acting debut in Hustlers back in 2019. In that film, he acted alongside Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, and more.
Emmanuelle Pickett serves as the director of All Souls, which, according to Screen Rant, will be “a look into the United States’ War on Drugs, focusing specifically on those who are forced into working with the police as a result of their own illegal activity.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 10: (L-R) G-Eazy, Director Lorene Scafaria, Jessica Pressler and Karina Pascucci at Alexander Wang & STXfilms’ New York Special Screening of “Hustlers” on September 10, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for STXfilms / Alexander Wang)
Despite the upcoming acting gig, G-Eazy is still working on an untitled new album. He discussed his mindset for the project during an interview with Something About Rocks, earlier this year. “My intentions are clear,” he told the outlet at the time. ” I want to reclaim the spot that was mine and I’m coming for it with aggressive, direct intention, but you have to balance that with humility and self-awareness as well.” He added: “I want to put out a truly incredible body of work that gets recognized and received in the right way. I’m really excited for this album. It’s so exciting to be having fun again. I love rap. I love getting to make music.” G-Eazy shared the first single from the project, “Tulips & Roses,” in March.
Check out the trailer for All Souls above and be on the lookout for further updates on G-Eazy and his new album on HotNewHipHop. The film is set to hit theaters, On Demand, and digital platforms on December 8.
If you didn’t already know, NLE Choppa recently released his new film project, Nightmare on Cottonwood, and it’s a doozy. Moreover, it stars a lot of viral stars: Funny Marco, Kai Cenat and Fanum of AMP (who Choppa recently went to “prison” with), and most notably for this story, DDG and Sukihana. Furthermore, a new behind-the-scenes clip shows the cast and crew in which the rapper, in ghost form, smacks Suki from behind. After the scene wraps, you can hear them and a lot of other team members break out in laughter, and it’s heartening to see them have a good time.
In fact, this is far from the only recent screen exploit that Sukihana enjoyed recently, although the other one is definitely more contentious. She recently joined the cast of Baddies East as a replacement at Natalie Nunn’s request, and it was chaotic to say the least. Still, that wasn’t the Delaware native’s fault, as a lot of other moving pieces made it a hectic episode. What’s more is that she was one of three additions, which all had their own storylines and feuds to handle on the Zeus Network program.
On the other hand, Sukihana’s costar DDG might have just found a new venture with this film stuff. After all, it seems like music- or hip-hop, at least- isn’t inspiring him like it used to, especially as he gains more career aspirations, exposure, and more. On Saturday (November 4), the YouTuber and MC asked for more rock-and-roll beats, labeling rap as “dry” and in need of a revamp. Maybe that’s a bit too much to handle for purists, but that’s the advantage that the genre has over any other musical offering: hip-hop can find inspiration and sonic innovation anywhere.
Meanwhile, NLE Choppa also might be tapping into the TikTok NPC livestream world, expanding his media presence. It didn’t go super well with PinkyDoll, but hey, there’s always next time. If you haven’t seen Nightmare on Cottonwood yet, you can find it on the rap artist’s YouTube channel. On that note, stay posted on HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Choppa, DDG, and Sukihana.
The film Cassandro finally came out today, and fans couldn’t wait to hit theaters. Gael García Bernal stars in the film as homosexual amateur wrestler Saúl Armendáriz, who works his way to stardom with his character Cassandro. Though countless people are sure to tune in for the moving true story alone, the film also features a very special guest.
Bad Bunny appears onscreen as a drug dealer named Felipe, who seems to be crushing on Armendáriz. When he fails to make a move on the wrestler himself, Armendáriz takes things into his own hands. The duo share an onscreen kiss, though Bad Bunny’s character cuts things short. Fans are living for the steamy moment, and making their thoughts known on social media.
He opened up about the romantic scene in an interview with Time earlier this year, sharing how he was able to take on the role. Bad Bunny says he felt comfortable with his character, and was eager to follow the script. “If you’re acting, you’re being someone you’re not,” he explained. “So when they asked me for that, I said, ‘Yes, I’m here for whatever you want.’ I think it was very cool; I didn’t feel uncomfortable.”
“My first kiss for a movie and it was with a man,” the Puerto Rican performer also joked. “That’s the penalty I get for being with so many women during my life.” Speaking of the women in Bad Bunny’s life, he was also recently asked about his rumored romance with Kendall Jenner. Instead of providing details of their relationship status, however, he chose to keep his lips sealed. He took the opportunity to call out fans who expect to know each detail of a celebrity’s personal life, noting that everyone has a right to privacy. “I’m not really interested in clarifying anything because I have no commitment to clarify anything to anyone.” Will you be seeing Cassandro? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Bad Bunny.
Snoop Dogg is someone who has flexed his talents in many different realms over the years. Overall, he is mainly known for his incredible work in the rap world. He has numerous classic albums and is a pioneer in West Coast hip-hop. Moreover, he is a pop culture icon who has appeared in quite a few films. His filmography is impressive, and he always seems to light up the screen. Even people who have not heard a single Snoop song can recognize him. That’s just how massive he is at this point.
During this stage of his career, Snoop continues to try new things. For instance, he has recently tried his hand at having a movie production company. The company in question is simply called Snoopadelic Films. Recently, he blessed fans with a trailer for the company’s next film. In fact, it has been revealed that Snoop himself is the star of this movie. The film is called The Big Payback, and it sees him playing the role of some sort of killer, who has a lot of enemies in the world. Overall, it is an intriguing premise.
Funny enough, in the movie trailer, Snoop can be seen sitting down at a table and chowing down on his cereal brand. Subsequently, a man comes in the room and tries to take him out. However, it is Snoop who gets the last laugh as he shoots the would-be assassin right in the face. Needless to say, this movie is shaping up to be truly interesting. Unfortunately, there is no release date for this film right now, which means fans will just have to wait for Snoop to confirm more information.
Be sure to let us know if you will be tuning into this movie, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.
Jay-Z is serving as the executive producer on an upcoming new movie called The Book Of Clarence. The historical fiction period piece stars LaKeith Stanfield as a man who goes on his own quest for religious divinity inspired by Jesus. Fans are talking about the movie now because Jay-Z returned with a whole new Instagram account in order to promote the film. His account has already racked up over 33k followers in just a few hours with the post itself over currently sitting at over 17k likes. In the caption of the post Hov keeps it simple, “The Book Of Clarence January 2024.”
While this is a new account for Jay-Z, it isn’t the first time he’s joined the platform. Back in 2021, he opened up a new Instagram account for an almost identical reason. That time he was promoting another film he executive produced called The Harder They Fall. After posting some promotional material from the film he deleted the account just a day later. In that span, he had racked up over 800k followers. The Harder They Fall netted mostly positive reviews from critics when it was released on Netflix in 2021. Clarence features some of the same actors and crew from that film on board again and is scheduled to be released in January of 2024.
Earlier this year Jay-Z was involved in another big project. The Brooklyn Public Library opened up an exhibition paying tribute to the legendary rapper’s career. The “Book Of Hov” exhibit proved to be a hit and was extended all the way into October.
They also collaborated with Hov for a series of unique library cards using the art from his albums. As a result of their collaborations 14,000 new library cards were issued to people. What do you think of Jay-Z returning to Instagram again to promote another movie? Let us know in the comment section below.
” Or, “He thinks he’s 50
” Of course, Ross and 50 have been going at each other for quite some time. However, the saying goes, “Imitation is the greatest form of flattery.” 
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” Boosie added before confirming he wouldn’t let his daughter watch the new movie as a result. As backlash to his post comes pouring in, the multi-talent is now ranting about his right to his opinion.