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The Game Once Tried To Use An NBA Star To Jump 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg Credited With Preventing Violence

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Former NBA journeyman Tim Thomas recently recalled the time that The Game tried to us him to jump 50 Cent. “We were at Justin’s eating and Game comes in and said, ‘Yo, I need to talk to you.’ I’m like, ‘What’s going on?’ At that time, I don’t really know the ins and outs of 50’s business. He’s like, ‘Yo, you talk to Five?’ I’m like, ‘Nah, I haven’t talked to him in a minute.’ At this particular moment, the guys were out of the country. Snoop was in town, he coming to the party and we were playing the Lakers. There was just so much going on. I just wanted to have a good game, which I did — I think I had like 35 that night. Then I just wanted to get to the party and enjoy myself,” Thomas said on the Weekend Work podcast.

However, according to Thomas, things escalated from there. “But there was so much tension going on because at that moment, Game was following me around the city to see if I was gonna link up with Fif […] It was so much tension because everybody wanted to make a move. They didn’t know if they should make a move or whatever, and I was like, ‘Yo, it can’t go down, right?’ What eased all the tension was when Snoop came. When Snoop came, that kinda deaded everything. When the O.G. came in, I knew then and there, ‘Alright, things gonna be aight. Everybody gonna get to where they need to get to,’” he continued.

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Thomas Reflects On Ripple Effect Of 50 Cent-Fat Joe Beef

Furthermore, Thomas also outlined how another of Fif’s beef, his long-standing feud with Fat Joe, affected his relationship with Knicks teammate Stephon Marbury. “Me and Steph grew up together, we went to Five Star Basketball camp. I knew his brothers, his mom, his pops. We actually played for Fat Joe with Terror Squad at the Rucker. It was really no issues between us at all until 50 and Fat Joe got into it,” Thomas explained. Thomas spent three total seasons across two stints with the Knicks.

“That’s when me and Steph kinda separated. We was actually teammates at this particular time. It was a lot of different things that transpired between those three years of them beefing. I remember Fat Joe being courtside and Steph showing him love. And I’m looking at them like, ‘Damn, I can’t go over there and say what’s up to him?’,” Thomas recalled.

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Puts Himself With The Greatest In NY Hip-Hop

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Highbridge, New York, NY rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie burst onto the scene in 2016 and was an XXL Freshman in 2017. The class was regarded as “Generation Next” and there are some in that group who have lived up to the hype. Playboi Carti, XXXTentacion, including A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, are all in that conversation. The 27-year-old has made a name for himself with hits such as, “TIMELESS,” “Startender,” and “Drowning.” Furthermore, he dropped Me vs. Myself in December 2022 with a feature list of Lil Durk, Kodak Black, Roddy Ricch, and Tory Lanez.

Recently, A Boogie spoke with Rolling Stone in a quick interview. In it, he spoke on who is in his Mt. Rushmore of New York hip-hop artists. He went with Jay-Z, himself, Cardi B, and 50 Cent. It is a nice blend of modern stars and icons in the birthplace of rap. However, a lot of commenters on the Twitter post certainly had a lot to say about A Boogie.

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A Boogie Explains

Some people do not believe that A Boogie deserves to be in this position to speak on this topic. Someone says, “Who even is this?” But, A Boogie explains his reasoning, “Me, Hov, that’s two out the window. Shout out to Cardi B, I would have to say when it comes to me just being a Bronx representative.” Moreover, he throws 50 in at four saying, “Shout out to 50 Cent. I don’t know why I didn’t say him second. I had to say my name second. 50, that’s the big bro for sure.”

It seems he put a lot of his friends in the industry but at the end of the day it his list. Do you agree with A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s take on his stance in the New York rap scene? Does his catalog stack up with the artists he mentioned in your opinion? Be sure to tell us your answers to these questions below in the comments section. Additionally, be sure to keep tabs on HNHH for all the latest news around the music world.

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ASAP Twelvyy Proclaims That “Kids Gotta Eat” On New Album

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A$AP Twelvyy is back with a vengeance on his latest album Kid$ Gotta Eat, a 15-track offering of intricate rhymes and varied production. Moreover, this is his first full-length project since 2020’s Noon Yung, so it’s been a really long time since we’ve heard from him in this capacity. Fortunately, Kid$ Gotta Eat contains a little bit of everything: drumless introspection, bass-heavy trap bangers, boom-bap-style throwbacks, and even some Jersey club-reminiscent cuts in there. In addition, there are a few songs here that pull heavily from should and R&B, whether thanks to its samples or the instrumentation itself.

As such, this album flows quite erratically from track to track, but each track still has the potential to sink you into it within seconds. Also, some smooth transitions between songs make the experience a little more easily digestible for those who want to stay on one speed. Overall, it’s also a compelling collection of personal narratives, whether about ASAP Twelvyy’s neighborhood, his career come-up, or his observations of his surroundings. While this is a tried and true formula for an established career’s release, the New York MC still shows his hunger and writing ability on here. Elsewhere, he’s still able to fit a banger quite well with varied flows and a confident delivery.

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ASAP Twelvyy’s Kid$ Gotta Eat

Meanwhile, features include Roc Marciano, A$AP NAST, Jay Worthy, Zacari, Annalise Azadian, and a couple more solid appearances. If you haven’t tuned into the A$AP Mob in a while, let this be your point of rediscovery for some solid hip-hop of many different styles. On that note, find Kid$ Gotta Eat on your preferred streaming service and peep the tracklist below. Also, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on ASAP Twelvyy.

Tracklist
1. Jus Left Harlem
2. Grand Concourse (with Zacari)
3. You Know the Name
4. Kid$ Gotta Eat
5. Always Us
6. Adventure Time (with Roc Marciano)
7. Good Good
8. LOML (with Zeina Mates)
9. Venetian Rose (with Jay Worthy)
10. Pink and Needlz (with SG Batman)
11. Pass the Torch
12. F**k U Pay Me (with Lunchbox, Og Don 99 & HoodFly Mike)
13. As I Am (with Annalise Azadian)
14. Where Nast Album? (with A$AP NAST)
15. Breakfast at Sylvia’s

Read More: A$AP Twelvyy Comes Through With “Everything”

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Valee, Harry Fraud & Action Bronson Have “Vibrant” Chemistry On New Single

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Valee, Harry Fraud, and Action Bronson just showed off some great chemistry on their new single, aptly titled “Vibrant.” Not only do the beat and bars give off that vibe, but it also continues a bit of a prolific streak for Fraud in particular these past few weeks. Just last Friday, he teamed up with Curren$y for the full-length project VICES, which made for a versatile and compelling team-up. Hopefully this new collaboration isn’t the last that features these players together, as Valee and Bronson do a great job of fitting the instrumental in their own unique ways. In addition, it’s a fitting track for the summer months, with its crisp sample and laidback flows and bars.

Moreover, the beat here is based on an enveloping and soulful pitched-up sample with ear-grabbing vocal chops and soaring singing. The light guitar strums are what give “Vibrant” its most potent vibrance, giving it a sun-soaked feeling. Also, the bright keys that flutter in the background and the crisp and steady drum pattern complete the song’s summery vibes. On that bed of sounds, Valee and Action Bronson both give their own unique takes as far as delivery and flow. Whereas the Chicago native chose a more unorthodox flow and deflated delivery, the New York MC sounds more animated and floats with a classic East Coast rhyme pattern.

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Valee, Harry Fraud & Action Bronson’s “Vibrant”

Lyrically, the track aims to recreate the production’s blissfulness with opulent references, cheeky lines, and luxurious name-drops. Gucci outfits, all-inclusive stays, baby blue Vlone, camel skin bongos, F-150s, and caviar take center stage. While it might not be the most exciting song in the world, repeat listens will entrance you if the first one doesn’t do so already. If you haven’t heard “Vibrant” yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service and peep some standout lines below. For more great hip-hop each week and the latest on Valee, Action Bronson, and Harry Fraud, come back to HNHH.

Quotable Lyrics
Make the Mazda Miata spin (Skrr)
Like a karate kick from the Karate Kid (Uh)
Land Rov’, Ganjaj and Basmati on my bib (Uh-huh)
Lookin’ like a solid wall of brick (Uh)

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Smoke DZA & The Smokers Club Drop New Album “Money For Dummies”

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Smoke DZA just released a new album, Money For Dummies, right before 2023 rolls around. Still, it follows a run of great releases this year like his October project 10,000 HRS. Moreover, he released it along with his brand The Smokers Club and the announcement of a new record label. Furthermore, this album matches that excitement with a great set of tracks.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 27: Wayne “Wayno” Clark (L) and Smoke DZA attend Smoke DZA’s “A Closed Mouth Don’t Get Fed” Listening Party at Jue Lan Club on February 27, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Meanwhile, the brand’s co-founder Jonny Shipes announced the inception of Smokers Club Records in 2023 via Instagram.

“Earlier this year Me, DZA & Bubz sat down & mapped out the next phases & goals of The Smokers Club,” Jonny wrote. “When we took a step back & looked at how we started the Club & what influenced us since the beginning, it always came back to Great Music & Smoking Great Weed. 

“Over the years We’ve done some Legendary tours & festivals, launched a clothing line & cannabis brand,” he continued. “We have had a great run these past 12 years. All 3 of us started out making music so it was only right goin into ‘23 we launch Smokers Club Records.”

Likewise, this new album from Smoke DZA offers what he’s best at. Tracks such as the single “Park Bench Blues” are perfect examples of his hazy delivery, era-fusing production, and lyrical skill. While the subject matter is consistent and familiar, the tightly packed tracklist offers plenty of instrumental variety. Moreover, there’s the drumless-influenced title track, the soulful “Quarter Million $ Mattress,” and the bass-heavy banger “What Would Push Do.”

However, the Harlem MC and his producers aren’t the only ones impressing listeners on this album. Curren$y and Bizzle both deliver engaging wordplay and provide compelling atmosphere on their tracks that matches well with DZA’s flow.

What did you think of Smoke DZA and The Smokers Club’s new album, Money For Dummies? Also, what about his other projects from this year? Let us know in the comments and check out the tracklist below. However, if you haven’t checked it out yet, you can find the new tape on your preferred streaming service. As always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest great albums.

Tracklist

  1. Box Otw
  2. Park Bench Blues (Ft. Curren$y)
  3. Money 4 Dummies
  4. 42
  5. Trappin W Dreddy
  6. Quarter Million $ Mattress
  7. What Would Push Do
  8. Only Care In The World
  9. P.O.D (Ft. Bizzle)
  10. Brown Suga / Material Love

New York’s MIKE Drops New Album, “Beware Of The Monkey”

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MIKE continues to be a shining star amongst the underground hip-hop scene.

Making music since 2015, he’s one of the leaders in the wave of abstract artists rapping over looped, sample-heavy production.

On Wednesday (December 21), the New York emcee officially dropped his latest offering, Beware of the Monkey.

The project contains 13 tracks, including its three priorly-released singles from earlier this year, “nuthin i can do is wrng,” “What Do I Do?” and “Stop Worry!”

Additionally, guest appearances come from Jadasea, Klein, King Carter and Jamaican dancehall singer, Sister Nancy.

The latter is a feature on the aforementioned “Stop Worry!” and is particularly known for her 1982 hit, “Bam Bam.”

The single finds MIKE getting introspective when reflecting on his vices and his increase in popularity. “Grab a cup and let my face drown, accompanied with trees / Stu-Stuttering away, cause the company to leave / Just need something I could break down, budge against the heat / Buckle up, we ’bout to change routes, never changing speed,” he raps explicitly in the opening verse.

Furthermore, Beware of the Monkey continues the New York rapper’s trend of dropping a new project on a yearly basis since at least 2017. It serves as the follow-up to his masterpiece from June of last year, Disco!

He subsequently made an appearance on The Alchemist‘s EP, This Thing Of Ours 2. MIKE serves as the sole feature on the second track, “Lossless.” Altogether, the short project boasts other features from the likes of Vince Staples, MAVI and Bruiser Brigade.

The duo linked up just a few weeks earlier for last month’s three-song EP, One More Time with fellow New York rapper, Wiki.

Along with the fresh album release, also came another new music video for one of the tracks, “No Curse Lifted (rivers of love).”

Despite having an otherwise quiet year outside of the singles, the new album arrives just in time to further complicate your year-end lists.

He certainly doesn’t let his fans down, as the new album further cements him as one of underground rap’s best storytellers.

Finally, make sure to stream Beware of the Monkey on Spotify or Apple Music soon. Let us know your top three songs in the comments afterwards.

Beware of the Monkey Tracklist:

  1. nuthin i can do is wrng
  2. As 4 Me
  3. Eczema
  4. Light (if u can’t see) [feat. Jadasea]
  5. No Curse Lifted (rivers of love)
  6. What Do I Do?
  7. Ipari Park (feat. Klein)
  8. Swoosh 23
  9. Tapestry
  10. Stop Worry! (feat. Sister Nancy)
  11. WEARY LOVE
  12. Concrète (feat. King Carter)
  13. Closing Credits

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Benny The Butcher, Rick Hyde, Elcamino & Heem Drop “We Here”

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The Black Soprano Family is bringing more and more talent out of Buffalo, New York. The Griselda off-shoot, led by Benny the Butcher, has just released a new track. Heem, Elcamino, Rick Hyde, and Benny the Butcher himself spit on “We Here,” the latest from the Black Soprano Family. Over a chilled-out but still sharp beat, each MC delivers cold and confident bars about their success. They’ve been riding high off of it from releases like their Gangsta Grillz mixtape with DJ Drama.

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 19: Music artist and executive Benny the Butcher speaks during the National Urban League 21 Pillars Tour Interrupting Racism Summit at Urban Euphoria LLC on September 19, 2022 in Rochester, New York. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for National Urban League)

In addition to their prolific release schedule, the collective is also committed to honoring those who helped them on the way. DJ Shay, who is a key figure in the Buffalo hip-hop scene, tragically passed in 2020 due to COVID-19. Recently, Benny and the B$F crew spoke on his influence and good-hearted nature.

“That’s the epitome of Shay right there. He going to correct you because he take pride in mentoring the young n***as,” the Griselda rapper remarked. “So I’m saying, correcting you, pointing you in the right direction. Shay taught me, gave me my routine, too.”

Moreover, that drive and hunger is evident on “We Here.” Each MC has lines that will have you rewinding for another listen over an intoxicating beat. There’s a lot of detail in the verses, whether it’s the luxury brands they wear or their street experiences. Even if the topical focus is less grim or narrative, they still work some sharp lines in here. It’s a craft they’ve delivered consistently with singles like “297 Parkside.”

Rick Hyde opens up powerfully with “F**k them other n***as, s**t, my biggest opp was patience.” There’s also more clever metaphors, like “That’s why y’all be stayin’ out the way in this bucket of crabs.” Also, there’s some darkness in this track from moments like “I come from bad blocks, where murder was good business.”

You can find “We Here” by Benny the Butcher, Heem, Elcamino, and Rick Hyde on your preferred streaming service. Also, peep the music video and some standout bars below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest heat from Buffalo.

Quotable Lyrics

Before you ever heard of Butch, I was low-key rockin’ (N***a)
Whole key coppin’, straight drop, ain’t no re-rockin’ (No re-rockin’)
Before them out of town shows, I was OT coppin’ (OT)
Had packs jumpin’ out New York, like they Obi Toppin (Like they Obi Toppin)

Ransom, Lloyd Banks & V Don Unleash “Short Notice”

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High-caliber MCs are still feeding hip-hop fans all the way to the end of the year. Ransom and V Don are the latest to announce new music, as they’ve linked with Lloyd Banks to release the single “Short Notice.” The track seemingly comes in anticipation of another collab between the New York rapper and producer. They’ve announced Chaos Is My Ladder, an upcoming project from the two set to release sometime this December. Moreover, it follows a streak of quality singles and collaborations, from his October track “Sinatra’s Demons” to “Band of Brothers” with Benny the Butcher and 38 Spesh.

As expected, “Short Notice” is a no-frills track with heavy East Coast energy, from the dominant and emphatic performances to the heavy drums. There’s also some great sample work on display, with a rich instrumental pallet that makes the beat varied. For example, there are shimmering chimes, a passionate string section, acoustic guitar chords, and atmospheric keys. It may sound like a lot, but the way different elements come in and out of the song’s structure and mix is dynamic. It shows V Don’s versatility and production talent, who recently released a sharp collab album with Willie The Kid.

Meanwhile, Ransom and Lloyd Banks also hold their bars to that high standard. They’re able to give the lush beat a raw edge through their flows and authoritative deliveries. If anything, it shows how timeless and universal this sound is, and how it’s still able to captivate. They have a lot of legacy to uphold, as Lloyd Banks paid tribute to his late manager Hovain.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 13: Lloyd Banks “The Course Of The Inevitable 2” Album Listening Party at Quad Studios on July 13, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

In terms of subject matter, the MCs address familiar street tales and attitudes with detailed perspectives. Also, their rhyme schemes don’t crumble under the weight of hardened upbringings and lost friends. As they rap about their credibility and movement, they are still hyper-focused on engaging flows and lines to back up their experiences.

You can find “Short Notice” by Ransom, Lloyd Banks, and V Don on your preferred streaming service. Also, you can find some notable lines from the single below and stay tuned to HNHH for the release of Chaos Is My Ladder this December.

Quotable Lyrics

It’s time we even the score, but if we both shootin’
No way we leavin’ a draw, this game, we sweep ’em in full
You gotta judge a team on how they leavin’ the court,
Heads high, it’s no Biggie, like homie from Bed-Stuy,
Now we don’t need your support ’cause my n***as gon’ get by