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Team USA Wins Gold In Olympic Basketball Final Against France

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After months and, to be frank, years of build-up, speculation, hard work, and determination, the United States of America just earned their fifth-straight Olympic gold medal in men’s basketball after defeating the Victor Wembanyana-led French team 98 to 87 on Saturday (August 10). Moreover, this team comprised of LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, Devin Booker, Bam Adebayo, Joel Embiid, and more superstars were heavy favorites to win, but most importantly, they and their opponents gave some truly great displays of the game. Steph Curry, in his first Olympic appearance, clutched some staggering shots across this game and previous ones, pushing his team to victory.

Another big name to mention in all this is Kevin Durant, who became the first player to win four gold medals in men’s Olympic basketball history. Along with being the highest point-scorer in U.S. Olympic history, this sets him apart as among the most decorated, if not the most decorated, U.S. basketball player ever at these events. Of course, once you go on Twitter to take a look at highlights, a lot of people are deservedly giving KD’s former Warriors teammate his due flowers. But everyone on Team USA (sorry, Kawhi) should be very proud of what they achieved in Paris this year.

Team USA Men’s Basketball Wins 2024 Olympic Gold And KD Shines As An Olympian

Team USA’s Kevin Durant becomes the first player to win four Gold Medals in men’s Olympic basketball history. Durant has also scored the most points in USA Olympic history. The two-time NBA Finals MVP cements himself as the most decorated USA Basketball player ever. pic.twitter.com/SjvYRtbEPr

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 10, 2024

Elsewhere, the Olympics have been a pretty interesting affair beyond the hype for Team USA Basketball… and if you’re a hip-hop fan, they’ve been pretty divisive. Breakdancing made its debut as an Olympic event this year, and some of the showcases (in particular, some viral moves from Australian representative Raygun) were… Is embarrassing the right word? It’s funny because there were some really great breakdancers there, and it’s great to see the tradition represented at this massive global scale. But its separation from hip-hop and Black culture at large at these events, plus the less-than-impressive performances, make it a tougher pill to swallow.

Well, at least Snoop Dogg was there to represent the culture, too. Nevertheless, if you’re a basketball fan, and even if you’re a Team USA hater, there were some great moments to witness during the 2024 Olympics. Congratulations to Curry and company for their victory, and to all the teams for giving it their all. Will France come back in four years’ time, will the U.S. keep their dominance, or will a new challenger like Serbia challenge for gold? We shall see…

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Jay-Z Files Notice About Future “Reasonable Doubt” Rights Before Dame Dash Auction

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dame Dash had been trying to sell his Roc-A-Fella shares for some time, but earlier this month, it was revealed that the U.S. Marshall would publicly auction off his 33.3% interest in the company. The auction is scheduled for later this month, according to TMZ, and it looks like Jay-Z is getting prepared. Recently, the hitmaker’s attorneys filed a notice that the rights to his 1996 album Reasonable Doubt will switch from Roc-A-Fella to Shawn Carter come 2031.

The outlet also notes that the rights would have gone back to Jay-Z 35 years after the album’s release anyway. The filing simply makes it official. This means that whoever ends up winning the auction later this month will get one-third of Reasonable Doubt revenue for only about six years. The minimum bid is $1.2 million.

Reasonable Doubt Rights To Revert To Jay-Z In 2031

Jay-Z Files Notice About <a href= — Jay-Z and Damon Dash backstage at the Z100 Jingle Ball 2001 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Thursday, December 13, 2001. Photo by Frank Micelotta/ImageDirect.

Anyone interested in the auction has been encouraged to email Christopher Brown, Josh Webber’s attorney. Webber and Muddy Waters Pictures won a massive civil suit against Dash back in 2022 over defamation and copyright infringement. He’s accused of telling people he owned the rights to the film Dear Frank, which Webber and Muddy Waters Pictures produced, despite having been dropped from the project. Reportedly, the auction is intended to cover the judgment.

Again, this comes after Dame Dash unsuccessfully tried to sell his Roc-A Fella shares for years. Last month, Lupe Fiasco even hopped online to suggest that Drake buy them. What do you think of Jay-Z filing a notice that the rights to Reasonable Doubt will be his in 2031? What about them going up for auction later this month to cover a civil suit judgment? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kendrick Lamar Breaks This Diss Track Streaming Record With “Not Like Us”

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The beef that refused to die just keeps on making Kendrick Lamar and Drake more money, and they don’t even have to outright reference it for that narrative to create all the more interest in their music. For example, Drizzy’s new 100 GIGS drop recently placed him over Kendrick in Spotify monthly listening numbers, which K.Dot had dethroned him for due to the streaming success of cuts like “Euphoria,” “Like That”… and, of course, “Not Like Us.” The Toronto superstar has a massive fanbase that was going to eat his stuff up either way, but the battle has more casual fans as well as ardent haters hanging onto every word more so than usual.

As for Kendrick Lamar, his numbers have always been great, but they’ve never been as much of a direct and disrespectful challenge until the aforementioned West Coast banger dropped. Now, a song that makes its PDF-file allegations crystal clear and clowns Drake for being a conniving colonizer that should go fetch Gatorade for the real players is making almost as many numbers as either artist’s most accessible and widely palatable material. In fact, “Not Like Us” recently surpassed Tupac’s “Hit ‘Em Up” as the most streamed diss track of all time; while only the Spotify numbers show up here, they most likely indicate activity across all major platforms.

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Is The Most Streamed Diss Track Of All Time

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Not only that, but it will likely rival some of Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s biggest hits numbers-wise when it’s all said and done. It’s also ironic but oddly fitting that “Not Like Us” surpassed a Tupac classic as the most streamed diss track of all time. After all, ‘Pac played a more integral role in this battle than many might have expected at its onset thanks to A.I. vocal manipulations, lyrical references, and arguments over The Boy’s purchase of his ring.

Meanwhile, there are still some people out there who were saddened by this whole battle, including the legendary André 3000. Maybe they would rather live in a world in which cuts like “Tuscan Leather” or “The Art Of Peer Pressure” get the frenzied streaming love that “Push Ups” and “Not Like Us” have. But we can’t deny the sheer quality of these battle tracks, and neither can a lot of fans out there. So whether you’re a Drake fan who refused to like the song to begin with or a Kendrick Lamar fan who’s already tired of it… it looks like you’re going to have to step this way and then step that way for a while longer.

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Drake Headlines Our Stacked New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

We got an avalanche of great new hip-hop releases this week, so let’s tune into our latest Fire Emoji playlist update to catch up with the best of the best. The big drop this time around was Drake’s 100 GIGS project, which gave fans three new songs as well as a whole lot of bonus content, behind-the-scenes peeks, and early versions and recordings of other tracks. As far as other albums or long-form offerings this week, we got two highly anticipated LPs. Polo G made a triumphant return with HOOD POET thanks to fiery performances like “Bad Kids” with GloRilla, whereas Latto came through with what many are calling her best project yet with Sugar Honey Iced Tea, on which “Brokey” is a big highlight.

Elsewhere, we also got a lot of hot new singles on Fire Emoji this week. One of the most surprising but also exciting collabs we witnessed was the team-up between Travis Scott and Asake on “Active,” a single for the latter’s upcoming album. Speaking of link-ups, a recent new music video also has a lot of fans revisiting and bumping Megan Thee Stallion and Yuki Chiba’s “Mamushi.”

HNHH Fire Emoji Playlist: Stream

In addition, Fire Emoji held more surprises this week thanks to Ciara and BossMan Dlow’s “Run It Up” and its bombastic harmonies. Hype also continues to build and grow for Hanumankind and Kalmi’s Project Pat homage, “Big Dawgs,” and it’s great to see this song build more momentum. Detroit also got a big reason to stand up proudly this week thanks to Boldy James, Tee Grizzley, and Harry Fraud’s “Cecil Fielder.” As for some love down South, Kodak Black came back with the menacing “Hit Stick” with his classic drawl.

Rounding out the list, we have a pretty vibrant collab with Skilla Baby, Doe Boy, and Flo Milli’s “Special.” Finally, don’t forget to check out Warhol.SS and KARRAHBOOO’s “BLOCKLIST” for the most current sound on this update. Check our Fire Emoji playlist out above and let us know what your favorite inclusion on it was this week down in the comments section below. Don’t forget to also tell us what else we missed this week and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest great music drops around the clock.

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Drake Headlines Our Stacked New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

HNHH Fire Emoji Playlist: Stream

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50 Cent’s $40M Wiretapping Lawsuit Gets Dismissed

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent has had a lot of luck on the legal front as of late, and it doesn’t look like it’ll be running out any time soon. This week, a judge dismissed a $4 million lawsuit against the mogul, filed by Michael Caruso earlier this year. Caruso accused him of illegally recording a conversation at his office before turning it over to lawyers to use in legal proceedings. The court ruled in Fif’s favor, claiming that Caruso waited too long to file the complaint.

“These claims are time-barred. Caruso has known about the fact of the recording since 2021 and has been on inquiry notice as to who made the recording since that time,” Judge Melissa A. Crane said. “It is now 2024. The statute of limitations is two years. Hence, the claim is time-barred.”

50 Cent Comes Out Victorious Yet Again

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attends WE TV’s “Hip Hop Homicides” New York Premiere at Crosby Street Hotel on November 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

50 Cent is currently suing Beam Suntory for roughly $6 million, alleging that Caruso and other former employees participated in a scheme to defraud his company Sire Spirits out of millions. His latest legal win is far from his first, however. Earlier this month, he beat a $1 billion lawsuit filed by former drug kingpin Cory “Ghost” Holland. He sued 50 Cent, Courtney Kemp, Starz, and Lionsgate, accusing them of using his life story as the plot of his series Power. The court sided with Fif, noting how similarities between Holland’s life and the plot of the show could be purely coincidental.

“Fool thought he was GHOST,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram following the ruling. “Da fvck wrong wit these ’s man LOL @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi.” What do you think of 50 Cent scoring yet another legal win this week? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kehlani’s Ex Regrets Accusations From Custody Lawsuit Filing

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Javaughn Young-White, who shares a daughter with Kehlani, says he regrets the accusations he made stemming from his attempt at getting custody from the singer. He had claimed that they were involved in a cult and endangering their daughter. TMZ quickly picked up on the story, earlier this week. In the new statement, Young-White explains: “These documents contained general recollections from my initial consultation with my aforementioned rep. They were filed with choice language I didn’t okay. I regret they were included.” From there, he brought up the Regla de Ocha religion specifically, with which Kehlani was previously associated.

“Before filing, the information regarding Priest Neto and his church was circulated to me by parties of priority. I am now aware that these parties were attempting to use allegations and vocabulary to escalate their own disputes within the church. As of today, these parties no longer align with their allegations. Understandably, I was not aware of this at the time,” he further claims. “When I was presented with the allegations against Neto and his church, my daughter was no longer affiliated. However, I was still deeply distressed about the direct care of my child. From my perspective, I was being told the consequences of alarming decision-making that could have ended quite differently.”

Kehlani During SiriusXM Visit

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 24: Kehlani visits SiriusXM Studios on June 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Quickly following the initial reports, Kehlani responded to the accusations on their Instagram page. “What has been published in the media over the past 24 hours is incredibly hurtful, inaccurate, inappropriate, and simply untrue,” they wrote. “I strongly deny any claims that I have put my child in harm’s way, or left my child alone with anyone deemed dangerous or unsafe. I also do not align with any of the allegations made against my former religious community that have been stated in the media.”

Javaughn Young-White Speaks Out

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Kehlani and Young-White welcomed their 5-year-old daughter, Adeya Nomi, back in 2019, but split up only a year later. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kehlani on HotNewHipHop.

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Blacc Sam Recalls The Moments Leading Up To Nipsey Hussle’s Death & Shares His Theory On What Happened

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nipsey Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam, spoke about the late rapper’s death in a rare lengthy interview with Big Boy for his Off Air Series on Friday. In doing so, he reflected on the moments leading up to the shooting and his theory for what was going through the killer’s head. Police charged Eric Holder with the shooting and he was found guilty of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted voluntary manslaughter three years later. Holder is currently serving a 60-year prison sentence.

“Somebody come to the shop, they know we in the doorway,” Sam began. “When Hussle pull up, we in the doorway. You’re gonna see me with a hoodie on and I got a pistol on me. You’re gonna see one of my team members in the hoodie in the doorway with a pistol. That’s protocol when Hussle pull up. So, it’s Sunday. It’s busy in there. Why the n***a in there didn’t follow the protocol? I wasn’t there. Why they didn’t follow it? Maybe they was f*cking around, helping a customer who was doing some f*cking customer service. This is what I’m thinking, trying to transition into some legitimate, just selling clothes. But nobody was in the doorway.” From there, he walked through the steps of the killing and described it as premeditated.

Eric Holder Appears In Court For Sentencing

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 22: Eric Holder, center, listens during sentencing proceeding in the murder of Nipsey Hussle in Superior Court on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Sam went on to theorize that wearing the red shirt was a “throw-off.” “I felt he was supposed to do a job or somebody sent him and he was nervous. He was supposed to hit that alley with that red shirt immediately. He didn’t do that,” he continued.

Blacc Sam Reflects On The Death Of Nipsey Hussle

Blacc Sam recalls what he think happened to Nipsey Hussle.

Says Eric Holder walked up with no shirt on first.

“I felt he was supposed to do a job or somebody sent him and he was nervous. He was supposed to hit that alley with that red shirt immediately. He didn’t do that.” pic.twitter.com/orOT4EpOIx

— VideoMixtape.com (@VideoMixtape_) August 10, 2024

Elsewhere in the interview, he discussed growing up with Hussle, the start of his music career, and much more. Check out his full comments on the shooting above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Nipsey Hussle on HotNewHipHop.

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Adin Ross Reveals Donald Trump Promised Him Another Interview At The White House

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Adin Ross says that Donald Trump said the two will be able to do another stream together in the future and that it will take place at the White House. He reflected on his interview with the former President during a livestream on Friday. In doing so, he revealed that he’ll be speaking with Trump again at the White House if he wins in the upcoming election.

“This is what he says before the last words. ‘Adin, next one we do we’ll go to the White House.’ Smile on his face, walks out,” Ross recalled. From there, he praised his audience. “I don’t think you guys understand the power that you guys have. You guys showed the President of the United States how powerful this community is.”

Donald Trump Speaks During Rally In Montana

MONTANA, US – AUGUST 09: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump gives a speech at a rally at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, United States on August 9, 2024. (Photo by Brendan Gutenschwager/Anadolu via Getty Images)

When DJ Akademiks shared Ross’ comments on Instagram, fans were highly critical in the comments section. “Imagine listing to Adin Ross on political topics. A middle class kid with little education who got really rich really fast,” one user wrote. Another added: “Not a single policy was brought up in the entire stream, just spewing hate and dividing the country even more, hope americans can choose wisely.” Check out the full clip below.

Adin Ross Reflects On Donald Trump Stream

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Elsewhere in his latest stream, Ross called out his fellow streamer, Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker for pointing out that gifting Trump a Rolex watch violated campaign finance laws. He wrote back on X (formerly Twitter): “I DIDNT WRITE THE FEC RULES NOR DID I URGE YOU TO VIOLATE THEM IN FRONT OF 500K VIEWERS BY GIVING A BILLIONAIRE A F**KIN ROLEX.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Adin Ross and Donald Trump as well as the 2024 Presidential Election on HotNewHipHop.

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Sukihana Pops Off On Woman Allegedly “Stalking” Her Over A Man: Watch

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sukihana is certainly no stranger to scrapping online. Today, however, she took to Instagram to share a clip of a recent in-person confrontation. In the clip, she sits in her car and films as a woman speaks with a police officer, calling her various names from behind the camera. According to her, the woman has allegedly been stalking her over a man, though the exact circumstances leading up to the confrontation remain unclear.

“This why I’m working on myself because these be the ones!” her caption begins. “Acting like it’s on site but working with 12. This just another day in broward county my life too ghetto childddd the cop told her to leave people alone and stop stalking me bout a man!”

Sukihana Shares Clip Of Confrontation

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Suki went on to commend herself for rising above in this situation, and not allowing it to escalate any further than it did. “Childdd yall see me elevating I see it too im finna let this street sht go today !! These girls will try to take everything you have from you it’s not happening and that’s why I don’t argue with perkheads,” she wrote. Again, the woman’s identity remains a mystery, as does what caused all this. With that being said, she unveiled her boyfriend on Instagram back in June, who could be the man she’s referring to in her caption.

This isn’t the only beef Sukihana’s gotten involved in over the past few months, however. In May, she and JT got into a heated Twitter feud, which resulted in Suki dropping a diss track titled “Cocaine.” In it, she took shots at both JT and her partner Lil Uzi Vert. What do you think of Sukihana going off on a woman who was allegedly “stalking” her over a man? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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