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Drake Follows Kanye West On Instagram After Unexpected Concert Tribute

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake and Kanye West continue to baffle fans. They are two of the biggest rappers of all time. They have openly talked about the impact that they have had on each other’s careers. And they can’t seem to figure out if they’re friends or enemies. It seemed like there was no chance that Drake and Kanye West would patch things up in 2024. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, Drake started following the Chicago rapper on Instagram. No hoopla or fanfare, but the gestures was so notable thats fans quickly took notice.

There were signs that something was going on. Kanye West performed a staggering, seventy plus song set in South Korea last week. The rapper ran through all of his classic hits, including “I Wonder.” Before he performed “I Wonder,” however, West decided to dedicate the song to his former enemy. “This one for Drake,” he told an understandably confused crowd. Drake didn’t comment on the shout out, but he did include Kanye West in his ongoing “100 Gigs” project two days later. The 6 God posted unreleased footage of himself talking about Kanye West after they performed at 2013 OVO Fest.

Drake Recently Released Footage Praising Ye

In what felt like a very pointed inclusion, Drake gush about Kanye West to his team. “Yo, that was crazy! That’s real rap sh*t,” the Toronto rapper explained. “We don’t communicate with each other enough and sometimes when we get on that stage, it’s an outpouring of emotion.” Drake admitted to feeling a sense of competition with Kanye West, but he also conceded that he’s an enormous fan. “I’m the biggest Ye fan. Period,” he asserted. “Sometimes I feel like I can’t like it because I gotta go against it. But that sh*t tonight was almost therapeutic.” It does really seem like both men are reconsidering their relationship at the moment.

The concert shout out, the footage, and the Instagram follow are a far cry from where Drake and West were at just a few months ago. It’s worth noting that Kanye West was so anti-Drake that he decided to elbow his way into the Kendrick Lamar battle. He dropped a remix to “Like That” in which he attacked Drizzy and his business dealings. He went voiced excitement for the “elimination of Drake” during an accompanying interview. Again: all that happened in April. Maybe we will get Drake and Kanye West music after all.

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Sean Kingston & His Mom Hilariously Run From Reporters After Fraud Case Court Hearing

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sean Kingston and his mother made it clear they had no interest in speaking with reporters following their court hearing last week, as they ran from the cameras.

Wendy Williams Spotted In Public For First Time In Over A Year

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

We used to see Wendy Williams on a daily basis. She was the host of The Wendy Williams Show from 2008 to 2021. In the years since the show ended, however, the celebrity has been increasing harder to spot. She has removed herself from the spotlight. So much so, in fact, that a sighting of her is now big enough news to make headlines. The sighting occurred on August 19. Wendy Williams visited a store in New Jersey and posed for a photo with the owner, Victor Bowman. Page Six reported that the former TV host was “sharp, upbeat and aware,” in addition to being “very bubbly.”

An employee told the outlet that Wendy Williams was looking for various holistic products. “She talked about circulation improvement,” they recalled. “But didn’t want to get into too much detail on their first meeting and plans to come back in the near future.” The employee also said Williams’ son, Kevin Hunter, Jr., was explaining some of the products to her. “[She] was engaging but wasn’t as familiar with what we do her,” they added. The visit marked the first time Williams was publicly photographed since March of 2023.

Wendy Williams Was Last Photographed In March 2023

Wendy Williams spotted in public for the first time in over a year. pic.twitter.com/HhJfFBWmvQ

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Wendy Williams’ decision to keep a low public profile has coincided with her health struggles. She was diagnosed with progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in 2023, according to Today. Williams’ medical team issued a statement confirming that her health had begun to inhibit her ability to perform on television. “Questions have been raised at times about Wendy’s ability to process information and many have speculated about Wendy’s condition,” the statement noted. “Particularly when she began to lose words, act erratically at times, and have difficulty understanding financial transactions. Receiving a diagnosis has enabled Wendy to receive the medical care she requires.”

Wendy Williams has spoken at length about her condition. That said, the celebrity did thank her fans for the support she received post-diagnosis. “I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis,” she wrote in a statement. “Your response has been overwhelming. The messages shared with me have touched me.” It’s definitely encouraging to see her out and about.

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Lil Wayne Shuts Down Drake Beef Rumors By Reposting New Song

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne and Drake are one of the great rap duos of the 21st century. They have made countless hits together. Drake’s career wouldn’t have been the same without Lil Wayne, and Drake elevated Wayne’s Young Money label to heights previously thought unknown. The relationship between these two is very special to fans. Which is precisely why we were all so relieved on August 26. Lil Wayne reposted a link to one of Drake’s new songs. A minor gesture on the surface, but a seeming confirmation that everything is good between the rappers.

Drake dropped three new songs on August 23 and Lil Wayne reposted the single “No Face.” No emojis or additional text, but this is the first time the rappers have acknowledged each other in weeks. It’s been a touch and go period for Drake when it comes to his industry relationships. The Toronto star has fell out with seemingly every other big name in the game, with a few notable exceptions. Lil Wayne appeared to be one of these exceptions. He tried to spin the meaning of Kendrick Lamar’s diss “Not Like Us” during a show, and wound up just confusing fans. Then, Wayne started linking up with some of Drake’s enemies. He rapped alongside Rick Ross on the DJ Premier song “Ya Don’t Stop.”

Fans Have Been Confused By Lil Wayne’s Recent Antics

Then, Wayne was seen rocking an XO chain. XO, of course, being the label and brand of another 6 God opponent, The Weeknd. The biggest head-scratcher for fans, though, was Weezy’s verse on the Cordae song “Saturday Mornings.” There were lots of subliminal digs littered through Wayne’s verse and many theorized that Drake was the target. “You standing on business, I’m a business man,” he raps. I’ma GOAT, n**ga you a sacrificial lamb. You a Teddy bear, n**ga, a Teddy Graham.”

Barring any major revelations, Lil Wayne’s repost seems to debunk the theory that him and Drake are on the outs. Weezy actually defended the rapper as recently as January. During an episode of the Richard Sherman Podcast, Wayne posited that the Drake hatred stems from colorism. “He red, he light-skinned,” he stated. That’s just American history… How I know is because I’m not light-skinned. I hated on all light-skinned dudes in school. So yeah, it’s American history, man.”

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Ashanti Explains Meaning Behind Her & Nelly’s Newborn Baby’s Name

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ashanti has explained the significance behind the name that she and Nelly chose for their newborn baby boy, Kareem Kenkaide Hayes.

Meek Mill Freestyles Over Drake’s “Family Matters” Diss Track: Watch

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Meek Mill shared a video of himself listening to a freestyle he made over the beat to Drake’s diss track, “Family Matters,” on social media over the weekend. In the clip, he plays the track in a car while rapping along. Drake released the original version of the song, earlier this year, while feuding with Kendrick Lamar.

Fans had mixed responses to the freestyle on X (formerly Twitter). ”Literally copy’s anything Drake does, soon as Drake got braids he got them (don’t care if he had them years ago) also every single beat Drake raps on he has too rap on, he a fan,” one user argued. Another added: “It’s really astonishing how this man’s image flipped to ultimate goofy. I really can’t unsee it.” Others were more excited by the snippert. “This sound like Dreams & Nightmares Meek,” one fan remarked.

Meek Mill & Drake Attend Michael Rubin’s 2023 Fanatics Super Bowl Party

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Meek Mill, Bismack Biyombo, and Drake attend Michael Rubin’s 2023 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the Arizona Biltmore on February 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Fanatics)

Meek’s flip of Drake’s “Family Matters” comes after he discussed his relationship with the Toronto rapper, last year. “Now we got to a space where we can text each other and say anything… We got that honesty where we can leave it on the table, and we can walk away, and feel good about that. And we ain’t have that before the beef,” he said on SiriusXM’s Hip Hop Nation. The two famously feuded back in 2015 but are clearly on much better terms nowadays.

Meek Mill Freestyles Over “Family Matters”

Check out the clip of Meek freestyling over “Family Matters” on X below. As for Drake’s beef with Lamar, he recently teased being ready for “Game 2” in a post on Instagram. Be on the lookout for further updates on Meek Mill and Drake as well as Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Mariah Carey Reveals Mother & Sister Passed Away On The Same Day

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Mariah Carey is going through the absolute unthinkable right now. According to exclusive reports from TMZ and PEOPLE, the global singing superstar revealed that her mother and older sister have passed away. Making this news even more gut-wrenching, is the fact that the 55-year-old lost both family members on the same day this past weekend. At HNHH, we just want to send our sincerest condolences to Mariah and her loved ones during this heartbreaking time. We also want to say that we hope everyone else will continue to remain respectful.

At the time of writing, the cause of death for both of her family members is not known. Patricia Carey was 87, and sister Alison was 63, according to Us Weekly. In speaking with TMZ, Mariah said, “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day”. She went on, “I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed”.

Mariah Carey’s Mother & Sister’s Causes Of Death Are Unknown

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 24: Mariah Carey performs onstage during Global Citizen Festival 2022: New York at Central Park on September 24, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

“I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time”. Mariah’s relationship with both her mom and sister were pretty rough overall. In fact, she really speaks about those complications, especially about her caretaker, in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. Still, we cannot imagine what she’s thinking right now, and we hope that she can find mental fortitude to stay as strong as she can through this life hurdle.

What are your thoughts on Mariah announcing that both her mother and her sister died on the same day? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Mariah Carey and this ongoing story. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Diddy Labels Lil Rod’s Claims “Pure Fiction” In New Motion

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy is fighting back against Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ bombshell lawsuit, in which he accuses the Bad Boy mogul of sexually harassing, drugging, and threatening him. NBC News obtained a motion from Diddy’s legal team on Monday, in which they argue to dismiss Jones’ case. His attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, originally filed the lawsuit back in February. They’re seeking damages amounting to $30 million.

The motion claims that Jones’ lawsuit is rampant with lies. “Running to nearly 100 pages, it includes countless tall tales, shameless celebrity namedrops, and irrelevant images,” it reads. Diddy’s lawyer Erica Wolff, added in a statement: “Mr. Jones’s lawsuit is pure fiction — a shameless attempt to create media hype and extract a quick settlement. There was no RICO conspiracy and Mr. Jones was not threatened, groomed, assaulted, or trafficked. We look forward to proving — in a court of law — that all of Mr. Jones’s claims are made-up and must be dismissed.” They further accused Jones of trying to “generate media hype and exploit it to extract a settlement.”

Diddy Attends Fox Network Upfront In NYC

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 14: Sean “Diddy” Combs attends the 2018 Fox Network. Upfront at Wollman Rink, Central Park on May 14, 2018, in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage)

In response, Blackburn said that he hasn’t gotten a chance to read through the motion in its entirety, but reaffirmed his support for his client. “This is clearly a billing exercise by individuals who are late to the game and are attempting to fill their pockets before their client is indicted,” he said. Blackburn is also representing April Lampros, who is suing Diddy for four alleged instances of sexual assault. Diddy has already denied those claims as well.

The string of lawsuits against Diddy began last year, when Cassie accused him of rape, sex trafficking, and physical assault in a lawsuit of her own. The two quickly settled that case. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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The Game Changing His IG Profile Pic To Karrueche Spawns All Sorts Of Reactions From Fans

August 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Karrueche Tran continues to make a lot of fans in the hip-hop world. By fans, we mean of her looks and overall personality. There are quite a few rappers/hip-hop adjacent artists that she’s drawn in. Current rivals Chris Brown and Quavo are perhaps the biggest names attached to the 36-year-old beauty. It appears that Karrueche is single at the moment, and that’s all The Game apparently needed to hear. According to The Shade Room, the California rapper appears to be publicly shooting his shot because his Instagram profile picture is of her.

What’s even wilder is the fact that itis a screenshot of her most recent post on the Gram. She uploaded a “Morning.” post to her profile with her displaying her messy bun. If this is catching you off guard, like it it has for a lot of people, The Game fawning over openly is nothing new, actually. According to HipHopDX, The Game spit a few bars about her on his 2016 track, “All Eyez”. “You want me to say your name, huh?
Karrueche!“. This track actually sparked some beef between him and Breezy, who was linked to Karrueche back then.

The Game Opens Up About His Karrueche Fandom

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However, after all sorts of reactions and questions from fans, The Game is setting the record straight. He snuck into the confused and weirded out comments section of The Shade Room‘s post, saying, “That picture dope. & K is a fire person n the homie. Gone bout yall day. Yall gone be alright.” With that now out of the way, it seems its more of just fanboy moment than anything else.

What are your thoughts on The Game changing his Instagram profile picture to Karrueche? Do you think the California rapper is capping that there’s nothing going on between them? Do you think the actress and model will respond? Is this some weird behavior, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding The Game and Karrueche. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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