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Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri’s Highly-Anticipated Project “For Motivational Use Only Vol. 1” Is Here

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From New Orleans to Atlanta, the South has produced some of the greatest music in hip-hop’s 50-year history. However, the two cities now collide on Curren$y and Jermaine Dupri’s joint project. This morning, they finally unveiled For Motivational Use Only Vol. 1, the first of several collaborative projects they have in store. The 7-song EP includes previously released singles like “Essence Fest” and last week’s “Never Fall Off” ft. T.I., along with the official release of “Never Enough.” 2 Chainz serves as the only other guest feature on the project. 

For Motivational Use Only Vol. 1 perfectly unifies Curren$y and Jermaine Dupri’s respective styles. Spitta finds a new sense of energy across the project while also bringing out youthful energy from the So So Def icon, who also lays down a few bars across the EP. However, For Motivational Use Only marks one of the several projects in the works with a follow-up potentially set to drop in exactly a month.

Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri Join Forces

Curren$y and Jermaine Dupri connected by chance. After Spitta released a song in homage to the ATL legend, JD caught wind and ultimately, the two began plotting away on a joint project together. They first began teasing the effort in 2021 but only this year have they started rolling out the project. However, they’ve now collected over 40 records together, which signals a partnership that will hopefully continue beyond their own joint efforts.

During a sit-down with Interview Magazine, JD explained that he needed to feel motivated when he works with someone, hence the title of the project. “If I ain’t motivated by the person that I’m working with, then the music probably ain’t going to come out better than the records that I’ve made in the past,” Jermaine Dupri said. I think that we started working with each other and we start talking, kicking and just saying shit. And then it starts motivating me to want to be better. Everywhere I go on my way here, somebody done ask me, “Yo, when that album coming out?” Check out the project above. 

Tracklist

  1. SoSo Jets
  2. Essence Fest
  3. Never Enough
  4. Off The Lot ft. 2 Chainz
  5. Screens Fallin
  6. Never Fall Off
  7. Fortune 500

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Lil Wayne Facetimes LSU Women’s Basketball Team After Final Four Win

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Lil Wayne facetimed with the LSU women’s basketball team after their Final Four win over Virginia Tech on Friday. The interaction comes after he was called out by players on the team for congratulating their Elite Eight opponent, Miami. Wayne addressed the confusion regarding his loyalty during an interview on The Bird & Taurasi Show at the Final Four game.

“I got in trouble from the Bayou Barbie,” Lil Wayne said. “She let me know … I got checked. Bayou Barbie checked me. It’s all good.” LSU star Angel Reese had remarked during a press conference ahead of the game: “I’m on him because he’s from NOLA and he called them before he called us.”

Lil Wayne Performing In New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 25: Lil Wayne performs during Lil WeezyAna at Champions Square on August 25, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

LSU head coach Kim Mulkey remarked afterward that she also spoke with Wayne and that the rapper claimed to know players on Miami for years. Mulkey added that they’ve since made amends and likes his taste in music. “He said he knew the twins from something else early on,” Mulkey said. “Lil Wayne is a Louisiana guy. I was talking to him after the game last night. He’s a treat, and the girls love him. And if the girls love him, I love him. Anything he can do to promote our program and LSU and Louisiana, I’m all for. He even likes my country music. He wants to use that (singing) ‘All my exes … (live in Texas)’ he wants to use that as a sample, whatever that means. So, I just nod my head and say sounds good to me.”

LSU will now take on Iowa in the national championship game. In addition to Angel Reese, LSU’s roster boasts hip-hop artist Flau’jae Johnson. After advancing to the championship, Johnson teased working on a collaboration with Wayne on Twitter. “Lil Wayne collab?? And playing for a National Championship… My life is a movieeeee,” she wrote. The national championship is scheduled for Sunday at 3:30 PM, ET.

Lil Wayne’s Facetime

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Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri Bring The Bounce On “Essence Fest”

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Curren$y and Jermaine Dupri are coming through with some heat this summer. The two rap icons began to hint at a collaborative effort last year but they didn’t necessarily provide fans with too much information on a release date. All we knew is that they had a joint project on the way titled, For Motivational Use Only. Now, there are plenty of collaborative projects that build up excitement only to be prematurely announced and never released. However, this isn’t one of them.

A collaborative album between the two doesn’t seem like an obvious choice, but Spitta never held back his appreciation for JD. Spitta previously released the single, “Jermaine Dupri” in honor of the So So Def founder, which ultimately caught JD’s attention and led to this very moment. Earlier this week, they blessed fans with “Never Enough” via a performance on From The Block. Today, they’re providing the first taste of what to expect with a nod to Curren$y’s hometown.

Curren$y & Jermaine Dupri Bring New Orleans Bounce To “Essence Fest”

Though Spitta’s usually attached to hazy production that pairs up with his smoked out flow, Jermaine Dupri has the New Orleans rapper returning to his regional roots on “Essence Fest.” The New Orleans Bounce comes clear on the production as Curren$y rides the beat effortlessly with a swagger that pulls from his days with Young Money. JD layers funky basslines with second-line drum-inspired patterns that pops out of the record for a perfect introduction to their forthcoming album.

During an interview with Essence, tCurren$y and Jermaine Dupri explained that the effort will highlight the rich history of the South’s hip-hop innovations. However, as the title For Motivational Use Only suggests, they’ll be serving up the anthem for the go-getters. “It’s just more of a real pep talk and a call to arms for people who know that this is their time and people who want to launch businesses, girls who want to open whatever their business is, the homies who want to start their shit,” Spitta said. “This is the no-excuse soundtrack for whoever wants to get out and go get it.”

Quotable Lyrics
All this, all this ‘cause I’m rich
She think she smart, she think she slick
But I break hearts, no favorites
And I play hard, take major risks
Bitch, buy me something if you fuck with me
There’s enough n***as that’s already trickin’

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Brandon “Boogie B” Montrell Killed In New Orleans Shooting

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Tragedy shocked the comedy world and New Orleans this Christmas Eve. A shooting took place outside a grocery store in the city’s Central Business District, and a stray bullet struck and killed comedian Brandon “Boogie B” Montrell. Authorities believe Montrell was not the intended target. According to reports, he was sitting in his car in a parking lot of Rouses Market on Baronne Street. Moreover, the shooting interrupted Christmas shopping and rush hour traffic.

Afterwards, Montrell’s family released a statement via their attorney to NOLA.com. His mother, Sherilyn Price said, “My son was not just the victim of a stray bullet. He’s the victim of decades of neglect that have left New Orleans’ youth with no hope for a future and with no real fear of consequences.”

Furthermore, police released two surveillance camera photographs of two suspects, along with a getaway car and a woman they’d like to speak to. However, authorities haven’t reported any arrests or further developments in this case. Despite the case’s unclear and shocking nature, the news spread and many shared their condolences to his Instagram page.

“You will be thoroughly missed my beloved brother,” wrote comedian, producer, and Emmy winner Ron C. “Thank you for the great memories. was looking forward to us going on road and watching our dreams come true. Thank you for always supporting me and my family. Love u bro!”

“He was definitely my children’s Santa,” added Mia X, legendary First Lady of No Limit Records.

Boogie B’s career and work brought joy and laughter to so many in his community and beyond. Moreover, he worked to make a name for himself from a young age, when he got his nickname due to his dancing and rapping ability. Furthermore, some of his influences include Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Martin Lawrence, and Rudy Ray Moore.

Later in his career, Montrell would move to the West Coast after finding success in Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. Also, he starred in Into the Dark, Boosters, and his hit viral show New Orleans Hood History.

Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest in this developing story. Rest In Peace Brandon “Boogie B” Montrell.

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Birdman & Juvenile Represent On “Ali”

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Birdman and Juvenile reconnected this week to deliver some new heat paying homage to one of the greatest boxers of all time. The Cash Money co-founder and the Hot Boy alumni joined forces for their new song, “Ali.” The record serves as a tribute to Muhammad Ali as Birdman and Juvenile compare their greatness to the late boxer. The smooth production — handled by D-Roc and twoprxducers — and melodious vocal performance make for an excellent return for J.A.G. In the video, they bring fans back to NOLA while also reflecting on humble beginnings and overcoming adversity. “Ali” is truly a motivational single that captures the excellent chemistry between Birdman and Juvenile after all these years.

Birdman and Juvenile joined forces as J.A.G in 2019 for their joint project, Just Another Gangsta. The collaborative outing contained 12 songs in total with a sole feature coming from NLE Choppa. Hopefully, a new project from the two arrives sooner rather than later.

Birdman hasn’t necessarily released a ton of music but he has delivered a handful of collabs. He teamed up with Quavo and Takeoff on “Big Stunna” off of Only Built For Infinity Links. Prior to that, he assisted rising Louisiana rapper Rob49 on “Hustler’s Anthem V2.”

Though Juvenile hasn’t released a ton of music in recent years, he did inspire one of the biggest artists of 2021. NBA Youngboy paid tribute to Juvenile’s 400 Degreez album art with the artwork for 3800 Degrees.

Hopefully, new music from J.A.G comes soon. We’re also hopeful that Juvenile will deliver even more solo music in 2023.

Check the single below.

Quotable Lyrics
N***a be begging, ain’t no limit to what n***as ask
We open gate, it ain’t no flood, we will pay it back
We get it back, little one fried, we’ll pay it back
She want me buy the crib, n***a, so I did that

DaBaby’s Booking Agency Says Canceled New Orleans Show Was Due to “Breach of Contract” by Promoters

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DaBaby Dropped From Governors Ball Lineup Following Homophobic Remarks

The Internet has had a run with a report that a DaBaby show was canceled at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans due to only selling 500 tickets. According to Nola.com, the arena has a concert capacity of over 14,000, and noted Ticketmaster showed the cancellation of the event.

The show’s promoter, Greg Pulver, stated the team is working on a future date and will bring in additional performers. “We decided to postpone and that was in our best interest,” Pulver added.

With the belief that the cancellation was due to low sales of tickets that were as low as $35, the CEO of DaBaby’s booking agency, Andrew Lieber, stated it was a “breach of contract” that called off the show.

“DaBaby’s New Orleans show was pulled by the artist’s team due to the promoter being in breach of contract,” said Lieber. “DaBaby will be back in New Orleans very soon to make it up to his fans.”

DaBaby didn’t offer a verbal response, instead tweeted out a gif.

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BUKU Festival Will Not Return In 2023

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An iconic New Orleans event will not return next year. BUKU announced that the festival is not set to take place in 2023, despite receiving much anticipation. Though organizers didn’t cite any specific reasons for the cancellation, like the ongoing COVID-19 and Monkeypox pandemics, a statement indicated that in order to continue, a hiatus was necessary.

“From day one, BUKU was created to be something different… a gritty yet colorful event celebrating the progressive subculture of New Orleans,” said BUKU organizers in a statement. “It became a homecoming for the most amazing bunch of beautiful weirdos ever assembled and in 10 years we accomplished exactly what we set out to do: we created a community… a community that truly matters. But times are changing… and the current model of BUKU needs to take a break. For a myriad of reasons, we’ve decided that the festival will not take place in March 2023. We don’t know exactly what the future will look like – and that’s okay as there is freedom in the unknown– but we know that we will gather again someday, in some form, bursting with creativity and purpose.”

Organizers also confirmed that “This isn’t ‘goodbye’ – this is ‘see y’all down the road,’” for the festival, and encouraged festival-goers to keep visiting New Orleans and creating art.