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DaBaby Claims That He Beat Cancel Culture In New Interview

June 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In case you missed it, DaBaby has recently re-emerged following somewhat of an absence from the public light. Though he released two albums last year neither of them got a whole lot of attention. BETTER THAN YOU was a collaboration with NBA Youngboy that took a pretty harsh critical beating. Later that year he released his next solo album Baby On Baby 2 though it didn’t fare much better. Recently he’s begun popping up more and more though. His new song “SHAKE SUMN” has been a viral hit that’s hung around the back end of the Hot 100 in the month since it was released. He’s also been appearing in more and more shows, interviews, and news stories.

In a new interview recorded at the BET Awards the “ROCKSTAR” rapper claims to have beaten cancel culture. The “cancel culture” he’s referring to is the backlash to homophobic comments he made during a performance. He went on a rant during a set at Rolling Loud 2021 that critics picked apart as homophobic and in bad taste. In the following days he made comments about the rant that many saw as doubling down. Now, DaBaby is framing his return to the limelight as beating cancel culture.

DaBaby’s Thoughts On His Return

Back in May, DaBaby reflected on the homophobic outburst and his response to it. While many expected him to ultimately apologize he seemed to think he could have fought the controversy even harder. He isn’t even the first person to describe his actions as overcoming cancel culture. Just last week Fat Joe praised the rapper for reportedly coming back after being “cancelled.”

Elsewhere in this interview he discusses other subjects like Boosie BadAzz’ recent arrest on federal gun charges. He also touches on J. Cole who is now a part owner of the Charlotte Hornets. Cole was part of a group that purchased DaBaby’s hometown team from previous owner Michael Jordan. The interview is brief but manages to squeeze in a variety of DaBaby’s thoughts on numerous subjects. What do you think of DaBaby’s comments on cancel culture? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Kevin Durant Fires Back At Jason McIntyre

June 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kevin Durant was the subject of a little heat yesterday. On Monday, ‘Straight Fire‘ host Jason McIntyre needed to get something off of his chest about Durant. The show’s host claims to be tired of seeing Durant interact with negative fans on social media. The Phoenix star is well known for getting his haters riled up on Twitter when they begin to bash him. However, it didn’t take long for Durant to see the comments made by McIntyre. On Tuesday, the NBA All-Star went all in on McIntyre.

On Tuesday’s edition of McIntyre’s show, the host revealed that Durant reached out to him over social media. McIntyre read some of the messages in the back and forth with the NBA star. Durant allegedly called McIntyre a fool and a “broke boy” during their discussion. Obviously, Durant messaging McIntyre is the exact response the host was looking for. Now, McIntyre has claim to his argument that arguing with someone online isn’t a good look.

Kevin Durant Messages Jason McIntyre

Maybe this is all a troll job by Durant. The NBA superstar could be bored now that the league has entered the off-season. Whatever the case may be, Durant has now given more fuel to the fire for his haters. Which could be exactly what he wanted in the first place. Now he will have more messages to answer and tweets to send during his downtime. McIntyre claims to still be a fan of Durant, the player. However, his actions on social media seem like a waste of time to the podcast host.

We’ve reached the point in the off-season where everyone is looking for a story anywhere they can get it. If anything, McIntyre should thank Durant for this moment. Now the league can have something to talk about while waiting on the next blockbuster trade to happen. Do you agree with McIntyre that Durant should stay away from social media? Or do you enjoy it when Durant puts a hater in their place? Let us know in the comment section. For the latest sports news, keep it right here with HNHH.

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Joe Budden Prefers Gunna’s New Album To Lil Durk’s And Young Thug’s

June 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In the wake of Gunna’s reported snitching many beefs, or supposed beefs have sparked up. One way that fans have pledged their allegiances and tried to keep score is by comparing the various artist’s new projects. Earlier this year Lil Durk dropped his new album Almost Healed. The record went on to have the biggest debut for a rap album in 2023. Two weeks ago Gunna dropped his own new album a Gift & a Curse which just debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200. Just over the past weekend Young Thug dropped his album Business Is Business while still in police custody.

Many fans had their own thoughts on which album was the best, including Joe Budden. “They can’t trick me with their little rap conditioning and rap ideologies, f*ck outta here. That Gunna shit sound good,” Budden said. The “trick” seems to be referring to many fans claiming Gunna’s music is bad or that they won’t listen to it simply because he took a plea deal in the ongoing YSL RICO case. Joe Budden went even further saying that Gunna had the best album of the trio. “It’s better than all of them with no features and no Metro Boomin, with no help and no support. He did it!”

Joe Budden Weighs In On Gunna’s Album

This isn’t the only beef Joe Budden has weighed into recently. On an episode of his podcast featuring Jim Jones, the rapper called out Clipse’s rappers Pusha T and No Malice. The beef originally dates back to Jones claiming that Pusha T didn’t belong on a recent list of the Top 50 Rappers of all time. Pusha T escalated the conflict with lyrics directed at Jones from a song he debuted during Pharrell’s recent Louis Vuitton fashion show.

In a recent video Gunna posted to his Instagram story he thanked fans for the success of his new album. The video highlighted the record’s streaming numbers and chart debuts. It also pointed out that Gunna had the highest first-week sales for an album with no features since 2021. What do you think of Joe Budden’s take on Gunna’s new album? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Fat Joe Defends Use Of The N-Word On Talib Kweli’s Podcast

June 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fat Joe, who is of Puerto Rican descent, addressed the backlash to his use of the n-word during an interview with Talib Kweli for the People’s Party podcast. In doing so, he explained that he grew up around the use of the word in New York City and described the controversy as “mind-boggling.”

The conversation kicked off with Talib Kweli explaining the situation. “For those of us that grew up in New York City – Latino people who grew up in Black neighborhoods, they say n***a just like Black people do,” he said.

Fat Joe Performs In Brooklyn

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 27: Rapper Fat Joe performs onstage during Power 105.1’s Powerhouse 2016 at Barclays Center on October 27, 2016, in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for iHeart- Power 105.1)

From there, Joe responded: “Explaining it to people at this point is like, mind-boggling to me, ’cause it’s been like, ‘What’s up Fat Joe? You my n***a!’ since I’m 2 years old. You taking it offensive, then what do I look like a slave owner to you? Or I look like the cop who killed George Floyd? I gotta think about you. ‘Cause you obviously know that you just said I’m the most important piece of Hip Hop. You obviously know I’m wit Black people all day. I fight for Black people, I fight for Latinos every day of my life.”

He continued: “I don’t try to let people make me second guess what I do because that’s not what Hip Hop was founded on. The origin of the word is foul anyway. I don’t know how we made it cool. If I’m driving right down the block and somebody’s doing something to the blackest lady in the world – I’m jumping out. I’m dying! So it’s offensive to me when people say, ‘Yo, why do you even say that?’ Like, don’t you know?!”

Fat Joe Speaks With Talib Kweli

It’s far from the first time Joe has addressed the controversy. He also spoke about using the word while appearing on The Breakfast Club back in 2022. Additionally, he had to defend himself from users on social media after criticizing Joe Rogan for using the n-word.

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Kevin Durant Called Out By Podcast Host

June 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kevin Durant is, without a doubt, one of the greatest players of his generation. The former Texas Longhorns star has a list of accolades that would rival a CVS receipt. However, it still feels as though Durant doesn’t get the shine that other stars of this era receive. Arguments are always made that Durant created the greatest superteam of all time when he went to Golden State. Which doesn’t sit right with many. But in the era of the superteam, what is so wrong about it?

Durant has since moved on to Brooklyn and then Phoenix since his days with the Warriors. In that time, the future Hall of Famer has continued to be a killer on the court. However, Durant takes notice of his haters in the social media world. It’s hard to imagine anyone like Durant not noticing the hate that is directed toward them each day. Jason McIntyre of ‘Straight Fire‘ believes it is time for Durant to let those haters argue among themselves.

Kevin Durant’s Love For Dissing His Haters

“Kevin Durant needs to get life… Let your resume speak for itself. You’ve got a phenomenal resume… Why are you debating it with a bunch of knuckleheads on the internet?”

Jason McIntyre on KD going at it with fans on Twitter

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On Monday, McIntyre went all in on how Durant should handle his haters online. That being, don’t deal with them at all. “Kevin Durant needs to get a life… Let your resume speak for itself. You’ve got a phenomenal resume… Why are you debating it with a bunch of knuckleheads on the internet?” McIntyre believes that arguing with people online is beneath Durant. Which maybe it is. However, Durant can still choose whatever he wants to do with his life. No matter how others may perceive it.

The digital age has brought everyone closer together. For better or for worse, we are all connected in some way. Growing up in the digital age like Durant did means he enjoys being active on social media. However, it would be hard to enjoy it if all you did was see vile things written about you. Durant’s interactions with his haters are a welcomed act, in my opinion. It’s nice to see people being held accountable for their words every now and then. For the latest news in sports, keep it right here with HNHH.

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Joe Budden Explains Why He Doesn’t Interview More Rappers

June 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Joe Budden has explained why he doesn’t sit down with more rappers on his podcast, saying that he doesn’t want to rely on guests. He spoke about his reasoning during an interview with the Rap Radar podcast.

“I’ll still interview a rapper or two,” Budden said at one point. “I’m just not gonna make it how y’all will make it. There’s not too many of them that I wanna pedestal. I don’t really fuck with all that, so.”

Joe Budden With NLE Choppa At Summer Jam

ELMONT, NEW YORK – JUNE 04: Joe Budden and NLE Choppa attend Hot 97 Summer Jam at UBS Arena on June 04, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Budden also added that there are already so many podcasts that operate solely in the interviewing lane such as N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs. He continued, “I was too scared to rely on anything. I didn’t wanna have to rely on guests. I was never that well-liked…but the people that come and fuck with me, I have a relationship with them or somebody really, really close to me. Other then that, n****s be trying to pop up…but listen, I like that there are so many places for rappers to go. Cause I don’t wanna talk to them but I certainly wanna hear from them and hear more about them.”

While he doesn’t interview too many rappers on his podcast, hip-hop is still the main topic of discussion. On Sunday’s episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, he discussed the ongoing feud between Pusha T and Jim Jones. “Now let me be objective and do my job the right way,” he said. “I’m torn here like Latoya Luckett. Boy, am I torn. On one hand I know to leave Push it to you alone.”

Joe Budden Defends Not Interviewing More Rappers

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“Retired me active me if you were gonna if I were ever gonna—I would get at that n***a actually—but boy would I be respectful of my approach,” he added. “I’d have to lead with the jab, set them up have had a lot of thought would go into it it wouldn’t be the body it wouldn’t be as reckless at because Pusha T is a methodical man outside of rapping he is a methodical thinking, planning man.”

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DC Young Fly Pays Tribute To Jacky Oh In New Netflix Special

June 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Yesterday, Netflix premiered a new live stage version of the The 85 South Show podcast. The popular show hosted by D C Young Fly alongside Chico Bean and Karlous Miller was re-imagined for an at-home setting. At the end of the new special it takes a moment to pay tribute to Jacky Oh after her tragic passing a few weeks ago. It ends with a wonderful family portrait of D.C,, Jacky Oh and the pairs three children.

It’s one of a number of tributes that D C Young Fly has delivered for Jacky. Fans loved to see the moving speech he made for her at her funeral. The funeral took place in Atlanta on June 10th and the highlight of the night was Young Fly’s beautiful moment. He also shared a video on Instagram of a song he wrote in the wake of the tragedy. “My music has always ben based off real life AND A REFLECTION OF MY LIFE but stayin motivated and prayed up to keep goin is wat i live by,” his caption reads.

D C Young Fly Ends Netflix Special With Jacky Oh Pics

Get ready to laugh til you cry as DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller & Chico Bean aka 85 SOUTH SHOW make their Netflix comedy debut in 85 South: Ghetto Legends. Staying true to their roots, this freestyle comedy event leaves nothing off limits.

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— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) June 15, 2023

Yesterday, the plastic surgeon involved in Jacky Oh’s tragic incident spoke out for the first time since it happened. Family and friends of Jacky’s were critical of his statement and the fact that it didn’t mention Jacky directly. He wasn’t the only one to face backlash for the way he addressed the situation. Rapper Azealia Banks faced tons of backlash for her tone deaf comments after the incident. One of the most cutthroat responses to her rant came from rapper Freddie Gibbs a few days later.

Fans have also found ways to show their love for Jacky Oh. Following her death, sales of her beauty line increased drastically. Her family and friends who were running the brand reported that they faced so many orders that the website had to be temporarily shut down. What do you think about D C Young Fly’s touching tribute to Jacky Oh at the end oh 85 South: Ghetto Legends? Let us know in the comment section below.

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D C Young Fly Pays Tribute To Jacky Oh In New Netflix Special

June 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

D C Young Fly Ends Netflix Special With Jacky Oh Pics

Get ready to laugh til you cry as DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller & Chico Bean aka 85 SOUTH SHOW make their Netflix comedy debut in 85 South: Ghetto Legends. Staying true to their roots, this freestyle comedy event leaves nothing off limits.

85 South: Ghetto Legends, June 20, only… pic.twitter.com/sLdP8TZAif

— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) June 15, 2023

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Kanye West, Drake, And More Are Among Jack Harlow’s Favorite Albums Of All Time

June 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jack Harlow recently appeared on the Rap Radar podcast, where he revealed his top five favorite albums of all time. When the artist was asked to dish on what five records “personally connected to” him the most, he listed Drake, Kanye West, and more in his top picks. He went on to share his love for The Cool Kids, revealing that he appreciates “all that bounce and tempo” that the duo provides.

Drake’s 2013 LP Nothing Was the Same, and Kanye West’s 2005 LP Late Registration occupy the first two spots on his list. Harlow later lists the iconic 2001 Jay-Z album, The Blueprint. Harlow says that OutKast’s 1998 third studio album, Aquemini also lands in his top five. As for The Cool Kids, Harlow says 2011’s When Fish Ride Bicycles and 2008’s The Bake Sale, take the cake. Fans note that the rapper managed to compile a fairly rock solid list.

Jack Harlow Loves The Cool Kids

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As he rounded out his picks, Harlow proceeded to gush about Chicago hip hop duo The Cool Kids. “I love The Cool Kids,” he reveals. “The Cool Kids give me like, all that bounce and tempo that I like.” “All that smooth sh*t,” he continues, “I like beats that are goin’ in a circle.”

During the interview, Harlow also responded to Machine Gun Kelly’s recent diss on “Renegade (Freestyle).” MGK advised the rapper to “Give Drake his flow back,” in the track. Harlow responded to the hate, claiming that “Everyone’s entitled to their own opinion.” He went on to say, “I feel great about what I said, and I feel great about the reaction. It just is what it is.” Harlow says he has “no reservations about what was said at all,” adding that, “talking sh*t” is simply the name of the game for MCs. He also went on to share his experience of meeting and receiving praise from Kendrick Lamar at the Met Gala. The rapper says that getting Kendrick’s co-sign was all he needed to feel validated.

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Method Man Explains If Wu-Tang Show Is Accurate

June 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A few weeks ago while on Kevin Hart’s podcast Gold Minds, Method Man made some attention-grabbing comments. In the episode, he said that he had never watched a single episode of Wu-Tang: An American Saga despite being an executive producer. He told Hart that he got the script ahead of time but never actually watched the show. Despite that, he made sure to give the show its flowers and merely stated that his version of events was different than what was portrayed.

Now, he’s revisiting the issue. In an appearance on The Breakfast Club Charlamagne The God asked Method Man if he still hadn’t seen an episode. While he once again made sure to give the show credit and avoid starting drama he also had a new explanation for not watching it. “I lived that already” Method Man said. He seemingly had little interest in watching the show recapping events he was there for. When asked once again if the show is accurate he said “No, none of them are.”

Method Man’s Thoughts On The Show

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In the same episode, Method Man also touched on what he sees as the difference between rap now and in the 90s. “When you heard records from the West Coast, you know it was from the West Coast. When you heard UGK, we know that was down south,” he explained. He thinks that rap has lost its regional identities in pursuit of something more homogenous. “We had identities. And everybody was fightin’ for their own identity. Whereas now, it seems like everyone’s fighting for the same identity,” he concluded.

Despite some criticisms the Wu-Tang legend has for modern rap music, he also has some favorites. In a different interview this year he said that the rapper played most often in his house is GloRilla. She seemed to appreciate the love. In an Instagram story response, she showed love for Method Man’s music and appreciation for his cosign. What do you think about Method Man’s comments regarding the Wu-Tang Clan TV show? Let us know in the comments below.

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