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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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LeBron James & JJ Redick To Premiere First Episode Of Their “X’s & O’s” Podcast “Mind The Game”

March 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

JJ Redick, former NBA sharpshooter now ESPN analyst, is also sharp when it comes to his knowledge of basketball. He displays that on shows such as First Take, as well as his color commentary for the marquee NBA games. Additionally, you cannot forget about his incredible podcast The Old Man and the Three. If you are looking for top-level content about the league, his platform is one of the best in the business. However, the journeyman is not looking to stop there. According to Uproxx and multiple reports, LeBron James will joining JJ Redick for a more relaxing podcasting format.

The two will be combining their basketball acumen to break down the “X’s and O’s” on their joint show Mind the Game. Just like JJ’s original show it will be available on a plethora of platforms, including YouTube. Down below you can watch a preview of the first episode which is due to drop tomorrow, March 19. As we mentioned it will be a very chill atmosphere and the clip proves that as the two casually give their opinions over wine on how to cover baseline inbounds.

JJ Redick Continues To Prove Why He Is The Next Face Of Sports Podcasting

In a phone interview with The Athletic, JJ explains the intentions behind Mind the Game. “It’s meant to be a very free-flowing conversation about the sport and about the game. If you look at it in a very simplistic way, it’s just about basketball.” James also spoke about how thrilled he is to be bringing this production to life. “I’m really proud of what we’ve done to innovate in sports media. When I do a project, the only thing I think about is whether me and my friends would watch it. That is definitely the case with ‘Mind the Game.’ Everything doesn’t need to be designed for internet culture and clicks.” Guests will also be a regularity on this show too and as of now, there are no sponsors for the show. However, with as big as LeBron and Redick are to the basketball world, it should not be problem for this to blow up without the backing or the explosive rants.

What are your thoughts on LeBron James and JJ Redick starting their podcast Mind the Game? Do you think this will be a hit sports talk show, why or why not? Will this become bigger than The Old Man and the Three? 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 LeBron James, JJ Redick, and Mind the Game. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of sports.

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DJ Akademiks Offers Meek Mill $1M Upfront For Podcast Deal

March 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Meek Mill and DJ Akademiks appear to be on better terms since their heated feud over rumors the former slept with Diddy. In fact, they could even be working together in the very near future. Earlier this week, Meek took to Twitter/X to announce that he wants to get into podcasting, and Ak took the opportunity to offer him a pretty sweet deal.

“I want a podcast deal I have a a lot to say on many different levels! If you have a podcast business moving slow I can reverse that! From – meek mill – I’ve always been my own media and I wanna join the culture of black media!” Meek wrote. He went on to note that he’s looking to team up with someone who’s been in the game for a while in order to “Teach the level of business knowledge [he knows] from the streets to being around extreme wealth!”

Meek Mill Could Be Starting A Podcast

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Shortly after the Philly-born performer’s declaration, Ak showed interest, and eventually made him an offer. “I’ll offer you a Million dollars up front for you for 52 episodes. 1 a week. We own video and audio, with a option to renew for a second year. Also we buss down ads 50% on any ads we bring in (Prizepicks, Fashionova etc). You can own the podcast, but we share the IP as long as u in the deal,” he said. “He dont wanna box.. maybe he want to podcast..??”

Soon after, Meek responded, sharing what he plans to do with his hypothetical podcast. “Yeah just a podcast deal my boy…. I just wanna get in media now and rap,” he wrote. “To tell reforms stories about the system let others share their stories and address all propraganda … uplift the black culture … stop beefs publicly .. it’s gonna be called ‘culture currency.’” What do you think of DJ Akademiks offering Meek Mill a podcast deal? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Mike Epps Warns Katt Williams That “Club Shay Shay” Talk Is Dangerous

March 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Mike Epps recently sat down with the All The Smoke crew for their latest podcast episode, and they obviously had a lot to discuss. For one, he said that he’s never treated a woman 100% right, and he actually apologized for these comments to his wife shortly after in public fashion. Of course, they also got around to the topic of Katt Williams and all the drama surrounding comedian interviews, pop culture gossip, and all the ruckus that this seemed to bring about. The stand-up comic even warned Williams during this All The Smoke appearance that it’s all fun and games until these celebrities might start considering more dark action.

“Comedians are dark people, man,” Mike Epps said of Katt Williams’ Club Shay Shay appearance. “We dark. Katt Williams, I pray for that brother, man. I pray for that brother because that’s some serious s**t! The s**t that he did on that podcast? Man, we better hope all the people that he saying ain’t no killers. ‘Cause he ain’t gon’ know hit him. They got money, they know n***as. It just takes one of them to wake up in the morning to wake up and say, ‘You know what? That’s it.’”

Mike Epps’ Warning To Katt Williams

Mike Epps warns Katt Williams after “Club Shay Shay” interview with Shannon Sharpe:

“We better hope all the people he said ain’t no killers cause he ain’t gon know who hit him.” pic.twitter.com/zsVK5g6FUs

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“But then again, you know, a lot of those people that he said something about, they probably ain’t bothered,” co-host Stephen Jackson suggested to Mike Epps. “I mean, either way, man, you know what I mean?” Epps replied. “Everybody moves different, man. You know what I mean? And that’s what I’m saying, that negativity sells like that.” “Yeah, it’s unfortunate,” cohost Matt Barnes added. “People are drawn to that, to the negativity.”

“They are!” Epps responded. “That’s why I had to go shake Shannon’s hand. Because I can’t control these dudes out here that’ll just go try to do something to him. Just to… It ain’t even for me. N***as is all, ‘Man, yeah, I’m riding for Mike.’ N***a, you ain’t riding for me, I don’t even know you. You see what I’m saying?” For more news and the latest updates on Mike Epps, Katt Williams, and All The Smoke, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Suge Knight’s Praise For NBA YoungBoy: “He Marches To His Own Beat”

October 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

NBA YoungBoy remains a very polarizing figure in rap, with possibly its most ardent fanbase but with the most amount of haters, too. Moreover, he feels like even companies like YouTube often blackball him and undercut his success and outreach, and even with those crutches, he’s made an undeniable impact with listeners and the industry alike. However, the Baton Rouge MC is not exactly an underdog story in the eyes of the media, as he seems more combative against the industry than eager to step in it. Still, he has a lot of people that really connect with him in that space, including one Suge Knight. During a recent episode of his new prison podcast, he gave the young Don’t Try This At Home artist his flowers- or rather, his cigars.

“But you still got people still in the game doing well,” the Death Row Records boss began. “And they deserve their cigars. you know? It’s just like… NBA YoungBoy. Man, I like that lil’ young motherf***er. He deserves his cigar. He talk s**t, he about that life. You know, he march to his own motherf***ing beat, you know?”

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Even if you’re not a fan of YB’s style, output, antics, or persona, you can’t deny that Suge is pretty spot-on with his assessment. YoungBoy is an incredibly prolific and self-motivated artist whose discography represents a consistent grind and a hard-working mentality. Sure, he doesn’t always draw from his own style, as he hopped on the rage wave recently. In addition, the 24-year-old has one more album left for this year (his fourth), so maybe that will change this conversation of influences. Regardless of what different worlds he might occupy with different material, it’s clear that everything is of his own design.

Meanwhile, the “Now Who” spitter’s aversion to industry figures and longstanding beefs also speak to this. He usually doesn’t translate very well to to the old heads, so props to Suge for staying tapped in. Maybe this will change one day, but it’s because YB’s status is reaching true star levels within the game all on his own. For more news and the latest updates on NBA YoungBoy and Suge Knight, log back into HNHH.

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Suge Knight Will Start Prison Podcast

October 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Suge Knight’s got a lot of history to unpack, both in relation to the music industry and in relation to his own life. Moreover, it seems like he’d be the perfect mix between engaging speaker and controversial figure to host a podcast of his own. Apparently, the Death Row mogul and The Source magazine co-founder and Breakbeat Media CEO Dave Mays are starting an audio conversation series from behind bars. The news comes from TMZ Hip Hop, who obtained the first intro to the new series, Collect Calls With Suge Knight. According to Mays, who spoke to the outlet, they already have five full half-an-hour sit-downs ready to go ahead of the Halloween premiere this year.

Furthermore, we can expect Collect Calls With Suge Knight to be available on most podcast platforms and to drop weekly episodes (audio on Thursday, video on Friday). If you’re wondering what they will cover, he has a lot of beef and industry ties to address, as well as reflections on his time behind bars… but there’s no official word on what they’ll specifically talk about. Now the West Coast rap icon has a platform to respond to Snoop Dogg’s Death Row ownership, for example, and his other genre beefs and associated stories. Dave remarked that the podcast will be about teaching generations about the good and bad in this story, linking them to other artists, and answering audience questions.

Suge Knight At His 2018 Sentencing

Suge Knight Prison Podcast Hip Hop News — LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 04: Marion “Suge” Knight (L) and his attorney Albert DeBlanc during sentencing at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center on October 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Pool David McNew/Getty Images)

“As we celebrate hip-hop’s 50th year, more than ever the hip-hop community needs a media platform that they can trust to bring a truthful and authentic perspective on so many important things happening in our world,” Dave Mays told TMZ Hip Hop. “I’m proud that Breakbeat provides this essential and valuable medium. And I’m so excited to be able to enlist the help of my longtime friend and one of hip-hop’s most formidable, pioneering, and fearless leaders to help Breakbeat continue to achieve this goal. Collect Call With Suge Knight will awaken hip-hop fans worldwide and build bridges across multiple generations.”

Meanwhile, a big thing that Suge might or might not address is Keefe D’s connection to Tupac’s murder. That’s been a huge story over the past few weeks, but one he said he won’t speak on much. On that note, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for a sneak peek at the first episode coming next Tuesday (October 24). Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Suge Knight.

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