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Birdman Clarifies His Feelings On Lil Wayne After Essence Festival Set Sparks Rumors Of Animosity
Birdman has shot down the speculation that he dissed Lil Wayne at Essence Festival in New Orleans last month during his “Birdman & Friends” set. Reflecting on the performance during an interview with Gregory “Geedy P” Earls on Monday, the Cash Money Records co-founder said he would never diss Wayne. At the end of his performance, Birdman remarked, “I swear to God on everything I love — and I love nothing more than Ms. Gladys — I will never let my city down and be a p*ssy-ass n***a for nobody.” Wayne didn’t join him for the show and instead performed separately, leading to rumors of a rift between the two.
“I seen n****s was talking about, ‘Wayne ain’t wanna do this and do that.’ Wayne wasn’t even gonna do Essence. I called my son and asked him to do it because I was doing Birdman & Friends. He did it ’cause I asked him,” he clarified. “We always knew that Wayne was gonna have his own set. Because me and Juvie and Geezy and Fresh, we rehearsed together every day and we had our own set together. But we all knew that Wayne was gonna have his own set. He was only a surprise guest. He had done Essence two years in a row and he turned them down personally, and I asked him would he do it for me, and he did it for me. Shout out to my son Weezy, man.”
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From there, he reiterated that his remarks to end the show were not directed at Wayne. “No, no. I ain’t got the heart to say nothing negative about Wayne,” he confirmed. “I love my son, man. That wasn’t what that was about. What I meant by that is I ain’t gonna let this game play me. The game done played a lot of n****s. I ain’t never gonna be a p*ssy-ass n***a to this industry and let them play me. I ain’t built like that and I ain’t gonna let my city down by being a p*ssy-ass n***a.” Check out the full interview below.
Birdman Discusses Relationship With Lil Wayne
In other Lil Wayne news, he teamed up with Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign for the song, “Lifestyle,” which has been making headlines since its release over the weekend. Be on the lookout for further updates on Birdman and Lil Wayne on HotNewHipHop.
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Serena Williams Receives Apology From Paris Restaurant After Being Denied Entry
Tennis legend Serena Williams has been in Paris for the last eleven days. She is one of the many celebrities in the country for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Over the weekend, she went out to eat with her children at The Peninsula Paris, a fine dining restaurant attached to one of the most esteemed hotels in the city.
Williams took to X (formerly Twitter) to make her issues with her treatment by the restaurant known. “Yikes @peninsulaparis I’ve been denied access to rooftop to eat in a empty [sic] restaurant of nicer places but never with my kids,” Williams wrote, sharing a photo of the sign for the luxury hotel. “Always a first. #Olympic2024.” On Monday evening, The Peninsula Paris issued an apology, reaffirming that Williams is always welcome in their restaurant. They also explained their reasoning for turning Williams away, adding that the empty tables she saw were all reserved ahead of time.
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Serena Williams Receives Apology From Peninsula Paris Restaurant
After Serena Williams’ original post, fans of hers showed support, especially since she was with her children. Some even accused the restaurant of racism. The Peninsula Paris’ response suggests that Williams being declined was done with much less malicious intent than some of her fans initially believed. Of course, their response also drew a mixed reaction. Some praised the restaurant for honoring the prior reservations made. On the opposite end, one of the top replies to their post asked why they didn’t tell her that while she was there. The implication in that tweet being the restaurant’s statement is more of an attempt at damage control than an accurate telling of events.
As the Olympics enter their final few days, many of the major sports have started to wind down. Gymnastics and swimming concluded over the weekend, while the final track events are set for Thursday. Fans saw Williams most at the gymnastics events, cheering on the Simone Biles-led USA women’s team as they all collected medals. Hopefully, her next visit to The Peninsula Paris goes a lot better than the last one did.
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Kendrick Lamar, Drake, & More Headline The MTV Award Nominees For Hip-Hop
The MTV Video Music Awards are almost here, with September 10 being the air date. So, with just a little bit of time left before the show, the nominees are known, according to HipHopDX. In terms of overall nominations, pop megastar Taylor Swift is leading the way pretty expectedly. She is up for ten categories and her former collaborator Post Malone is tailing right behind with 9. However, we know you want to hear about the hip-hop artists who have the potential to take home the hardware, so let’s get into it.
The main players for 2024 without a doubt are going to be Drake and Kendrick Lamar. However, Eminem at the ripe age of 51, is also being recognized heavily for his efforts this year. In fact, he has six to his name all thanks to his single “Houdini”, excluding one as he is in the running for Artist of the Year. There, he’s competing with Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, and Taylor Swift. As for Drizzy and Kung Fu Kenny, though, here’s where they can win. Out of the latter’s diss records towards The Boy, “Not Like Us” is the one that was selected, unsurprisingly.
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#Kendrick‘s “NOT LIKE US” has been nominated for “SONG OF THE YEAR” at the upcoming 2024 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS (VMAs)
a lil trophy before the GRAMMY, Aubrey can’t relate
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That has the possibility for taking home the Song of the Year category and you can see who he’s up against in the graphic above. As for Drake, he’s locked in for two due to his “Rich Baby Daddy” track with SZA and Sexyy Red. Best Hip-Hop and Best Collaboration are his opportunities. There are also other artist’s looking to build on their success such as GloRilla, Gunna, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, Jack Harlow, and more. Voting is now open, and you check out the IG post from MTV above to learn more.
What are your thoughts on Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem’s nominations for the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards? Who do you foresee winning their respective categories? If Lamar takes home more trophies, will this be further confirmation of who won the beef? 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 Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and the MTV Video Music Awards. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
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Drake Drops 100GB Of Unreleased Content Including 3 New Songs
Drake has shared 100 gigabytes of new material, which includes three previously unreleased songs, plenty of behind-the-scenes content, and more. The three tracks include “It’s Up,” “Blue Green Red,” and “Housekeeping Knows.” Young Thug and 21 Savage make an appearance on the first song while Latto pops up on the last. OVO Sound posted a link to a website containing all of the new material, featuring numerous folders full of files on Tuesday. There are clips from the set for his iconic “Hotline Bling” music video, various studio sessions, and more.
The surprise release has fans on social media ecstatic. “BROS JUST FEEDING US BANGERS FOR FREE. DRAKE’S THROWAWAYS COULD FEED A WHOLE NATION.” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another fan remarked: “Drake is insane for this in the best way.” Not everyone on social media was excited about how much content was shared. “Not trying to hate but no way he just has 100 GB worth of finished songs to release for free,” one user wrote while sharing Young Thug’s iconic tweet: “Boy slow down dropping all that BS music…”
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It’s been a busy year for Drake. The new drop comes after his viral feud with Kendrick Lamar which saw him release several diss tracks aimed at the Compton rapper including “The Heart Part 6,” “Family Matters,” and “Push Ups.” Many hip-hop fans felt he lost the battle when Lamar countered with the hit song, “Not Like Us.” Additionally, Drake teamed up with Camila Cabello and Sexyy Red for collaborations in recent months.
Drake Shares New Music
Outside of sharing some of the files on his Instagram Story, it doesn’t appear that Drake has commented on the release. Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake on HotNewHipHop.
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Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, Drake & More Among 2024 MTV VMAs Nominees
Eminem, Drake and Kendrick Lamar were among the major Hip Hop figures to score nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards this year.
Big Sean Soaks Up Game From Will Smith On Success & Spirituality
Big Sean was gifted with some spiritual wisdom from Will Smith in which the Oscar winner talked to the Detroit MC about dealing with highs and lows.
Machine Gun Kelly Divulges On His Rehab Journey
Machine Gun Kelly guested on Bunnie XO’s Dumb Blonde podcast on Monday. During their near two-hour conversation, they touched on a number of topics, including his rough childhood, issues with his mother, and why he left hip-hop to do rock instead. MGK also revealed that he has been sober for a year, having gone to rehab at the conclusion of his European tour for several substance-related issues.
“I’m completely sober from everything. I don’t drink anymore. I haven’t drank since last August,” MGK revealed. The Cleveland artist says being sober has benefited his relationship with his daughter Casie. “I’m really happy when I’m clear and me and my daughter are having our conversations and I’m coming from a place of being centered and holding space for what a child needs from their parent,” he added. “Both of my feet are on the ground and I’m unstoppable.” MGK also recalled his daughter saying that she knew when he was high during their conversations, which was a wake-up call.
Machine Gun Kelly Reveals He Is Completely Sober After Rehab Stint
In March, Megan Fox confirmed her and MGK’s engagement was off. During the recent interview, MGK admits his substance abuse had to do with the relationship ending. He also mentioned that Fox’s disappointment in him not being able to get clean was part of the reason he went to rehab at all. The two have been in a relationship since 2020. Fox also sparked pregnancy rumors after her cameo in the video for MGK and Jelly Roll’s song, “Lonely Road.“
At one point during the show, Bunnie asked MGK if he was up for a drinking contest against Jelly Roll. Kelly had to politely decline, though he did make it clear that he would have taken up that offer if he wasn’t on the sobriety path. “It just kills me because I just know I would have f*cking drank that man under the table!” It was a brief moment of levity during what appeared to be a very heavy podcast episode. MGK’s full conversation with Bunnie XO is available everywhere that podcasts are available, though the video version is not yet on her YouTube channel.
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PnB Rock’s Mom Calls Out Son’s Alleged Killer For His “Ridiculous” Lies
PnB Rock’s mother, Deannea Allen, went off on her son’s alleged killer, Freddie Trone, while speaking with Rolling Stone outside of the courtroom on Monday. The jury heard the 42-year-old suspect take the stand in the case earlier in the day. While testifying, he maintained his innocence and argued that a “different driver” took his Buick Enclave to the Roscoes House of Chicken and Waffles where Rock was shot and killed by his 17-year-old son.
“His lies are ridiculous. That is ridiculous. The surveillance should speak for itself,” Allen said. “They’re trying to say they had nothing to do with it. It’s unacceptable. My son was a beautiful person. He tried to take care of everyone. Our last conversation was a half-hour when he was on his way to California. He told me about all the good things he was doing. He was just trying to be better, a little more conscious.”
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“I understand you’re trying to put together your story,” Trone said during the cross-examination, as caught by Rolling Stone. “I never had nothing to do with it, I wasn’t there, I didn’t tell nobody to do nothing, I didn’t hand nobody no gun.” Afterward, both sides presented closing arguments in the case.
Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Timothy Richardson told the jury: “Freddie Trone knew the dangers of sending his 17-year-old son in there with a ski mask, semiautomatic weapon and mission. This is the same time that a robbery and a murder is being committed, and you don’t want to tell the jury who [the driver] is? It’s because they don’t exist. It’s another lie.” Be on the lookout for further updates on PnB Rock and the murder trial on HotNewHipHop.
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Birdman Clears Up Alleged Lil Wayne Diss At Essence Festival
Birdman has set the record straight on the speculation that he dissed Lil Wayne during his Cash Money reunion set at Essence Festival.