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Kanye West Allegedly Plays Diddy & R. Kelly Tracks Back To Back During DJ Set

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West reportedly played songs from both Diddy and R. Kelly back to back during a DJ set attended by producer Mike Hector. Hector posted updates from the event on social media over the weekend. In one post on X (formerly Twitter) caught by HipHopDX, he wrote: “I’m at this party and kanye djing. he played 2 diddy songs and then a r kelly song right after. this n***a do not give a f*ck.” He also apparently played songs from Prince, Eurythmics, The Eagles, JAY-Z, and more.

West previously referenced R. Kelly and Diddy consecutively on his Vultures 1 single, “Carnival.” He rapped: “Anybody pissed off, gotta make ’em drink the urine / Now I’m Ye-Kelly, b*tch, now, I’m Bill Cosby, b*tch / Now, I’m Puff Daddy rich, that’s #MeToo me rich.”

Kanye West Attends Berlin Fashion Week

BERLIN, GERMANY – JULY 1: Kanye West attends the Anonymous Club fashion show during Berlin Fashion Week SS25 at Tempodrom on July 1, 2024, in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Nareyek/Getty Images)

West has supported the art of controversial artists countless times in recent years. Back in 2019, he addressed separating the art from the artist during a Sunday Service performance. “Everybody, they want the art from the artist, but anytime they do anything erratic, they just gonna pull up full documentaries on ’em. And then they gonna come with the Michael [Jackson] documentary,” he said at the time. “We can enjoy all their music all we want. I thought I wasn’t going to go there today but uh … If we gon’ tear down artists, let’s go ahead and take [Leonardo] da Vinci out the Louvre while we at it. Let’s take down all the art.”

Kanye West Plays “When Doves Cry”

Kanye West vibing to When Doves Cry at a private party last night. He was playing it through the DJ console from his phone. He was playing a selection of 80s hits. pic.twitter.com/warxTQ8tvx

— Vas Christian (@TheFunkBible) August 12, 2024

Ye also went off on Diddy during his infamous Drink Champs interview in 2022, labeling the Bad Boy mogul a “fed.” Check out a clip of him DJing above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kanye West on HotNewHipHop.

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DJ Akademiks Chimes In On Rumors That Nicki Minaj Dissed Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A lot of people are thirsty for more Drake beef this year, whether they’re the most ardent of OVO Stans or the biggest Drizzy haters this side of Compton. But many of his fans also know to be wary of narratives and speculation that people are hating on him or that he’s hating on others, and a fanbase that relates to this caution all too well is the army of Barbz that is analyzing Nicki Minaj’s latest livestream. Moreover, she seemed to refer to “ugly boy 1” and “ugly boy 1” for working with “ugly girls,” and many on both sides took this to mean that she was angry at the 6ix God and his OVO partner PARTYNEXTDOOR for working with Latto and Ice Spice respectively.

“Yo, Nicki is f***ing petty, bro,” DJ Akademiks said of the alleged Nicki Minaj, Drake, and PARTYNEXTDOOR situation. “I can’t believe that Nicki really treats the music industry like it’s high school. People are making money, man, people are making millions of dollars. You’re making millions of dollars. People are gonna collab with who they want. None of the beef that y’all have is that serious because, otherwise, you’d be pulling up on these b***hes.”

DJ Akademiks Speaks On Nicki Minaj’s Possible Drake & PND Disses

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But again, for many Drake and Nicki Minaj fans alike, this narrative from Ak and others doesn’t make too much sense. For one, a lot of Barbz are claiming that Nicki had prefaced this by saying that they were going to make up a fake story to prove how quick the media is to grab headlines… Which is a really weird way of going about it, but it seems to have worked if true. On the other hand, the Young Money partners were doing great right amid the Kendrick battle, it seems like she played their collabs after her rant during this livestream, and there aren’t really any valid or surefire indicators of who she’s talking about in her rant other than recent context informing fans’ interpretations.

As such, there might be at least some friction with these collaborations, but we doubt that there’s actually any beef to report on here. A similar conclusion applies to the alleged beef between Drake and Lil Wayne, with Weezy sending some interesting signals as of late. But just like with this Nicki Minaj situation, we doubt that Ak and others are accurate in fully believing it. Nevertheless, only time will tell, so we’ll see what continues to happen with Young Money in the public eye…

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Finesse2tymes Almost Swings On A Fan During Performance: Watch

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Overall, divisive Memphis, Tennessee rapper Finesse2tymes has been on the up and up as of late. He claims he’s been doing his best at becoming healthier and dropping some weight. That’s definitely one of the hardest things to accomplish, so to help with his journey he’s been considering going to therapy. Fans have been reaching out to him throughout this mental bout, and it seems he’s really serious about sticking to accomplishing this goal he set out for himself. Additionally, he recently secured his driver’s license at the age of 32. Due to his past life as a teenager, which saw him steal cars and sell them, he didn’t take a lot of time to grow up in a more normal circumstance.

So, yes, Finesse2tymes is looking to get back on track in a lot of ways. But recently he almost had a minor slip-up. In a recent resurfaced video, the “Back End” MC was putting on a performance at what appears to be a smaller venue. While onstage, a fan comes into view at the base of the platform. He appears to be peering over the railing and potentially looking for something he lost.

Finesse2tymes Gets Roasted For His Windup

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Even though this seems to be the case, Finesse2tymes was getting ready to unload on the concertgoer. In the clip, you can see him winding up to land a punch on the guy’s face. However, the fan appears to not even be paying attention to the rapper’s actions. Fans in the comments section were quick to point this out as well. “I think he was lookin for sum not tryna get on the stage”. Others were also poking fun at Finesse’s windup, with one adding, “Finesse2tymes said WHY I OTTA! ”. Another jokes, “Weak ass punch he was about to throw ”.

What are your thoughts on Finesse2tymes threatening to punch a fan? Do you think the man was trying to get onstage or look for something? Would this have gotten really messy, or do you think it would’ve been broken up? 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 Finesse2tymes. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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SZA’s Latest Love Interest Sparks Controversy

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

SZA took to social media to post about how she fell in love with an “opp.” The singer, whose music often details her relationship woes and self-esteem issues, made a post on X (formerly Twitter) to briefly vent. “Being in love w your opp is crazy.. that sh*t really happened to me. So embarrassing,” the post reads.

In this context, SZA falling in love with an “opp” means that she fell in love with someone who didn’t have her best interests at heart. It could also refer to someone who did not genuinely like her. The post elicited a variety of responses. Some remarked on their own failed relationships, with one of the top comments recalling their marriage to someone they now consider an “opp.” She echoed SZA’s sentiments of such a situation being “embarrassing.” Some fans joked that she was referring to Drake. The pair briefly dated in 2009, but according to SZA, it was casual and they quickly moved on. The two are still friends and, more recently, musical collaborators. Of course, we’ll never know who SZA is actually referring to, but that won’t stop fans from speculating.

SZA Fell In Love With Her “Opp”

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SZA’s been very active over the last two years. She had a lengthy run of performances earlier this year. In June and July, she played sets at Lollapalooza, Osheaga, and Glastonbury, some of the biggest yearly music festivals in the world. Prior to her festival run, she played 63 shows on her SOS World Tour between February 2023 and May 2024. The acclaimed follow-up to CTRL had spots on both Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums list and Rolling Stone’s most recent update to their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

SZA has reiterated plans for new music over the last year. Lana, originally meant to be the deluxe version of SOS, has turned into its own album. The deluxe version of SOS, featuring leaks and outtakes from the recording period, is still on the way, though there is no set release date yet. Lana is also on the way, though, like the SOS deluxe album, there is not currently an answer as to when.

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Drake Associate Chubbs Seemingly Shades LeBron James After Olympics Victory

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake associate OVO Chubbs has appeared to throw some shade at LeBron James after bringing home the gold for Team USA at the Olympics.

Latto Dismisses Speculation About Her Relationship And Says Fans Don’t Know A Thing

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Latto fans are really loving her new album Sugar Honey Iced Tea, and there’s a lot to dissect, enjoy, and take away from her lyricism and songwriting on there. Recently, she sat down with Ebro Darden on Apple Music to speak on this new era, how she feels about the LP, and what she’s excited for in the future. However, one of the most talked-about moments of their conversation was when the Atlanta femcee addressed her relationship, and how much fans have theorized about it. According to her, fans don’t actually know anything about who she’s dating and what their bond looks like, and we’ll have to see whether we eventually find out.

“So, um, assuming the Internet’s correct about who the person is,” Ebro Darden’s comments about Latto’s relationship began. “Do you – Look, I appreciate that y’all keep y’all business to y’all selves. Like, I’m for it, and that is not for promo. But is that… Do you guys enjoy that part of it, too? Like, ’cause some people hate having to be private, some people love being private. Where are y’all at with it?”

Latto Speaks On Keeping Her Relationship Private

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“Um, the Internet don’t know a goddamn thing, let’s start there,” Latto replied. “But I like being private. I think it ain’t really nobody business. Like, listen to the music and you’ll know what you need to know.” “Was it hard to write these songs about your personal love life?” Ebro asked. “With other people in the studio, yeah,” she responded. “‘Cause I get to feeling like a simp, and I’m so not a simp. *laughs* Yeah, it’s just so weird, yeah, [to] let that ego go. Really letting my pride down was such a task.

“But yeah, I think it wasn’t hard when I can be in that element, like, fully,” Latto continued. “Like, if I’m sitting in the studio and really just writing my thoughts out. But, like, when somebody right there, I feel like a sucker,” she concluded with a laugh. We’ll see whether or not the 25-year-old go public soon, but based on her own words, keep enjoying Sugar Honey Iced Tea and you’ll know everything you need to know.

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Drake Fan Who Punched Rick Ross Trolls Him With New Diss Track, “White Boy”

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Drake fan who punched Rick Ross at a festival in Canada in June has taunted the “Champagne Moments” rapper with a diss track of his own titled, “White Boy.” On the song, the fan, who goes by the name, Icarus, accuses Ross of running for the exits amidst the brawl and leaving his DJ behind. “Capping on the ‘Gram, you was stumbling out the gate / Searching for the exit, left your DJ like some bait / Fed him to the demons, too conceited to explain / You a bird and a bitch, I clipped your wings, stop the games,” Icarus raps.

The incident went down in Vancouver at the Ignite Music Festival after Ross played Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” while leaving the stage. He, as well as Lamar, had been feuding with the Toronto rapper for weeks at that point. He even dissed Drake on “Champagne Moments”

Rick Ross Performs In Saint-Tropez, France

SAINT-TROPEZ, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: Rap artist Rick Ross performs during the Rick Ross Live Performance At the VIP Room on August 08, 2024, in Saint-Tropez, France. (Photo by Foc Kan/WireImage)

After the scuffle, Ross tried to downplay the severity of the situation on social media. “Aye man, I’m thinking about the event that happened over there,” he said in an Instagram video. “When the first dude stepped up to Rozay, the lil’ short fat one that looked like Bam Bam Bigelow from wrestling. When he stepped up, I squatted down and his eyes had told him what I said. Basically, ‘Boy, if I hit you, I’ma see everything you ate for the last two days.’ His balls dropped out of his ass. He never said another word, he did never did nothing. He was a straight busta.” Check out Icarus’ track, “White Boy,” below.

Icarus Targets Rick Ross On New Diss Track

Drake has also trolled Ross over the incident, subtly shading him by wishing fans a Happy Canada Day shortly afterward. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rick Ross on HotNewHipHop.

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LeBron James Wears Nike LeBron 22 “Olympic Gold Medal” PE In Olympic Win

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James made a memorable appearance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where he not only led Team USA to a gold medal victory but also showcased the exclusive Nike LeBron 22 “Olympic Gold Medal” PE colorway. During the finals, LeBron sported this specially designed sneaker, which featured a striking metallic gold that symbolized the prestige and spirit of the Olympic Games. The gold pair shimmered with a luxury befitting an Olympic champion, emphasizing the celebration of excellence and the pinnacle of sports achievement.

This Nike LeBron 22 PE, customized for LeBron’s Olympic journey, highlighted his significant contributions to basketball and his legacy on the Olympic stage. The sneaker, with its gold-speckled, semi-translucent outsole and luxurious gold upper, celebrated the culmination of years of preparation and the ultimate reward for excellence. However, fans and sneaker enthusiasts will have to admire it from afar, as this “Olympic Gold Medal” edition is exclusive to LeBron and will not be available for public purchase. This sneaker is now a unique piece of sports history, commemorating a historic moment at the Olympic Games.

“Olympic Gold Medal” Nike LeBron 22

The sneakers feature a gold sole with a matching gold midsole, both featuring black speckles. The uppers of these sneakers are comprised of metallic gold leather, with more matching accents. A metallic gold Swoosh is on the sides as well as a metallic gold crown logo. Black laces and more gold and shiny accents complete the sneakers.

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Unfortunately for sneaker fans, this Nike LeBron 22 “Olympic Gold Medal” PE will not be available for purchase. This is strictly a “Player’s Edition” and there are no plans for the public to wear this pair on the court. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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Ayesha Curry Wipes Away Tears After Tense Exchange With French Police

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ayesha Curry, the wife of NBA legend Stephen Curry, was involved in a tense confrontation with Paris police. In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) by The Hollywood Fix, Ayesha appears to wipe away tears while attempting to return to her car on August 10. The altercation appears to have occurred after Team USA’s win against France in the men’s basketball final at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

With her six-month-old son Caius strapped to her chest, Ayesha Curry is on camera speaking with police officers for several minutes. She’s there alongside Stephen’s mother, Sonya Curry and Draymond Green, Steph’s longtime Warriors teammate. In the video, Green can be heard asking the police, “So even after he hit the baby in the head, there’s still nothing you all can do to get them out of here?” It is not entirely clear what Green is referring to. However, it suggests that someone hit Caius during the exchange.

Ayesha Curry Has Tense Exchange With French Police In Paris

French president Emmanuel Macron reportedly left the game at the same time. This led to gridlock traffic, as Macron’s extensive security detail (composed of over 70 people) escorted him out of the area. This also made it difficult for others to leave. The difficulty contributed to the confrontation between the Ayesha Curry, Sonya Curry, Draymond Green, and the Paris police.

The confrontation was a brief low point during what was otherwise an extreme high for the Curry family. In his first and potentially only Olympic run, Stephen played the hero. In Team USA’s semi-final game against Serbia, he scored a game-high 36 points. He was two points shy of breaking Carmelo Anthony’s single-game scoring record for points scored by an American in Olympic competition. During the gold medal game against France, his performance in the fourth quarter saved the team from defeat. He delivered four 3-pointers in the final three minutes of an excellent game. Those timely baskets ensured that Team USA left Paris with their fifth straight Olympic gold medal in men’s basketball. The conflict between Ayesha Curry and the police was resolved without further incident.

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Taylor Swift Gets Sweet Revenge On Kanye West

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Taylor Swift and Kanye West have been at odds with one another for many years at this point. Overall, it is easy to see how this has become the case. After all, Ye did go up on stage during the VMAs and steal her moment. Furthermore, his bars on the song “Famous” left a sour taste in a lot of people’s mouths. To this day, the two are on bad terms. This past week, both artists were competing for the number-one spot on the Billboard charts.

After dropping Vultures, Kanye was trying to keep his number-one album streak alive. However, Taylor has proven to be formidable with her album The Tortured Poets Society. Going into the weekend, it had spent 13 weeks on top of the album charts. Now, you can officially make it 14. She sold 142K units while Ye sold just over 100K. Needless to say, it appears as though Swift has gotten her revenge on Ye, whose latest effort was not enough to get fans truly excited.

Taylor Swift Continues To Dominate The Charts

Taylor Swift has officially ended Kanye West’s streak of #1 albums on the Billboard 200.

All of his projects credited to ‘Kanye West’ since ‘Late Registration’ had debuted at #1. pic.twitter.com/jjvVhZhfx8

— chart data (@chartdata) August 11, 2024

Let us know what you think about Taylor Swift and her chart dominance, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that she has gone too far with the alternate versions of her album? Do you believe Kanye and Taylor will ever get along again? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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