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Cardi B Claims Kamala Harris Didn’t Pay Her For Endorsement While Shading Candace Owens

November 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B was one of many superstars who endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris in her bid for president of the United States. While she wasn’t successful, losing to convicted Republican candidate Donald Trump last week, celebrities still stand by the candidate and defend their stance against those who doubt their earnestness. For example, conservative commentator Candace Owens recently asked the Bronx femcee via Twitter whether or not the Harris campaign paid her to speak at a rally shortly before election day. She had a fiery statement for Owens in response, making it clear that she doesn’t need a big bag in order to talk politics and advocate for the important issues she finds most relevant.

“I didn’t get paid a dollar and that’s on my three!!” Cardi B responded to Candace Owens on the social media platform. “I actually came out of pocket for glam and travel because it’s somewhere I wanted to be.. Like please girl you know damn well I’ll argue you down about politics FOR FREE.” Of course, this isn’t the first clash between these two women in the political space, and we’re sure it won’t be the last.

Cardi B Responds To Candace Owens

I didn’t get paid a dollar and that’s on my three!! I actually came out of pocket for glam and travel because it’s somewhere I wanted to be.. Like please girl you know damn well I’ll argue you down about politics FOR FREE https://t.co/SxJWWDSqFP

— Cardi B (@iamcardib) November 14, 2024

Elsewhere, though, Cardi B dealt with plenty of other social media narratives recently, including fans’ incessant demands for her long-awaited sophomore album. It seems like her recent Grammy nomination plus some other career developments inspired her to put her foot on the gas a little more. With new teases, hints, song snippets, and vague announcements, it seems like we’re in the “Maybe it’s happening!” phase of this cyclical rollout. Hopefully someone breaks the wheel and drops the project already, although we’re sure that a few other big things would have to line up to pave the way for it.

Sadly, some of these narratives – whether Cardi B’s strong political stances fueled them or not – hit too close to home for her. Fans (or haters, rather) posted Photoshopped images of her daughter with Offset, who recently joined the family as their third child. The couple isn’t exactly on good terms right now, but they presented a united front against this personal attack. Hopefully politics don’t result in more oversteps like these and social media users know their place.

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Melania Trump Reportedly Won’t Move Back Into The White House Full Time

November 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Melania Trump will be the First Lady once more. Donald Trump’s wife will be sworn in for her second term as the President’s spouse come January. But things are different. CNN reported that Mrs. Trump will not be moving back into the White House full time during her husband’s second term. It’s deemed highly “unlikely” that she will spend much time at the State Capital. This is due to perceived tensions between her and her husband.

CNN reported that Melania Trump will spend most of her time between New York City and Palm Beach, Florida. Sources allege that she wants to spend time with her friends in Florida and spend time with her son, Barron, who is currently attending New York University. “As much as Melania loves Mar-a-Lago and her life in Palm Beach,” they told the outlet. “She will spend more time in New York with her son, who is more important to her than anything else.” Despite her alleged choice to avoid living in the White House full time, Melania Trump will still carry out First Lady duties. She reportedly plans to attend state dinners and maintain her “platform and priorities as first lady.”

Melania Trump Allegedly Wants To Be Near Her Son Barron

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White House residency is not the only offer Melania Trump has turned down in recent weeks. The former model has reportedly turned down a White House meeting with current First Lady, Jill Biden, as well. The meeting is a tradition, in terms of First Ladies passing the mantle, but Daily Mail reported that Mrs. Trump already had commitments related to her recently published memoir. Melania Trump’s decisions have led many to speculate as to the nature of her relationship with her husband.

Melania was notably absent from large portions of Donald Trump’s recent campaign. There were even allegations that the incoming President used a body double for Melania to accompany him to the polls on November 5. To be clear, these allegations were never proven. Melanie Trump and Donald Trump haven’t publicly discussed the status of their marriage, either. All the public has to go on are their decisions. CNN did claim that there’s “no internal backlash among the president-elect’s team” with regards to Melania’s living arrangements.

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Joe Biden Promises Donald Trump A “Smooth Transition” In White House Meeting

November 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Joe Biden met with Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, promising the incumbent president a “smooth transition” of power when he takes over the Oval Office in January. In a video from their meeting, the two appeared cordial while discussing the situation. “We’re looking forward to having, like we said, a smooth transition, do everything we can to make sure you’re accommodated, what you need,” Biden said. “Welcome, welcome back.”

Trump responded to his opponent from 2020: “Politics is tough, and it’s many cases not a very nice world, but it is a nice world today, and I appreciate very much a transition that’s so smooth it’ll be as smooth as it can get, and I very much appreciate that, Joe.” White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre later confirmed to Reuters that the two spoke for roughly two hours. “It was a substantive meeting,” she told reporters. “They discussed important national security and domestic policy issues facing the nation and the world.”

Joe Biden Meets With Donald Trump

WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 13: U.S. President Joe Biden meets with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden continued the tradition inviting the newly-elected president to meet at the White House after Trump won the presidential election on November 5. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

As for the topic of the rest of their conversation, Trump told the New York Post they “talked very much about the Middle East,” adding that he “wanted to know his views on where we are. And he gave them to me, he was very gracious.” Biden originally beat Trump in the 2020 election, but afterward, Trump didn’t invite Biden for a meeting at the White House, as had been tradition. As for why Biden didn’t take the same path, Jean-Pierre explained: “He believes in the norms, he believes in our institution, he believes in the peaceful transfer of power.”

Joe Biden Promises Peaceful Transition Of Power

The meeting comes after Trump defeated Biden’s vice president, Kamala Harris, during the 2024 presidential election. Harris replaced him on the ticket after he dropped out of the race, earlier this year. Check out a portion of Joe Biden and Donald Trump’s meeting below.

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Pharrell Clarifies He Didn’t Mean To Diss Taylor Swift With Shot At Politcal Endorsements

November 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Pharrell Williams says he never intended to diss Taylor Swift by criticizing celebrity endorsements of politicians prior to the 2024 presidential election. He had made the comments during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that was published after Swift endorsed Kamala Harris. Reflecting on the drama during a new conversation with GQ, Pharrell revealed that he’s a fan of the iconic singer.

“Because that’s what they do. They pit you against each other. I love Taylor. She knows that,” Pharrell began. When asked if he even mentioned Swift, he added: “No. Zero. In fact, I bought a 1989 Taylor T-shirt online last year, and I was walking around here with it tucked into my jeans. I love her. I love people, bro. That was some right-wing troll sh*t. But I heard something the other day that made the most sense in the world: Right-wing, left-wing, all the same bird.”

Pharrell Speaks With Taylor Swift During The Grammy Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Pharrell Williams and Taylor Swift attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

As for the original comments from Pharrell, he told The Hollywood Reporter: “I don’t do politics. In fact, I get annoyed sometimes when I see celebrities trying to tell you [who to vote for]. There are celebrities that I respect that have an opinion, but not all of them. I’m one of them people [who says], ‘What the heck? Shut up. Nobody asked you.’ When people get out there and get self-righteous and they roll up their sleeves and sh*t, and they are out there walking around with a placard: ‘Shut up!’”

Pharrell Appears On The Cover Of GQ

Swift had been making numerous headlines for her endorsement of Harris at the time. Donald Trump even responded to the move in a post on his Truth Social Platform, writing: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” Check out Pharrell’s cover story for GQ below.

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Yung Joc Claims Donald Trump Lyric Ruined His Kamala Harris Rally Plans

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yung Joc is an Atlanta legend. The rapper was featured on some of the biggest hip hop hits of the 2000s, and he was reportedly tapped to perform in support of Kamala Harris a few months back. Harris called upon numerous artists to perform/speak at her campaign rallies in the lead up to the election. Joc was evidently one of them. The rapper revealed this tidbit during a recent appearance on the radio show Way Up with Angela Yee. He also explained the very specific, and very unfortunate, reason that he was not allowed to perform.

“I get a call to perform at a rally, for Kamala,” Yung Joc stated. “Went to the DNC, I did all these different things. I was like ‘hell yeah.’” After some time had passed, however, the rapper was told that his services would no longer be required. “They’re like ‘I’m sorry, that’s been shut down, sir.’” Yung Joc asked why he had been removed from the list of performers. He was subsequently told the Kamala Harris campaign did not approve of a particular lyric in his biggest hit, “It’s Goin’ Down.” “‘The record that you were going to perform,’” he recalls being told. “‘It quotes: boys in the hood call me Black Donald Trump.’”

Yung Joc Regrets His Lyrical Reference In Retrospect

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Yung Joc recalls being taken aback by the news, but ultimately understanding the cancelation. “Why did I say that in the record,” he rhetorically asked the radio hosts. “It was a different time, it was propaganda for me then.” The hosts came to Joc’s defense, and noted that dozens of rappers compared themselves to Donald Trump over the decades. This is not the first time that Yung Joc has expressed regret over the “Black Donald Trump” lyric. The rapper talked about his particular choice of words during an interview on B High Atl.

He told the panel that he no longer says the lyric with pride when he performs “It’s Goin’ Down” live. He joins a long list of rappers who have denounced the future President after equating his name with wealth and status. One of the most notable, of course, was Mac Miller. “Donald Trump” was the name of one of Miller’s earliest hits, yet he spent the rest of his career castigating Trump. He described the President as “hateful” during an appearance on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore in 2016.

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Tyrese Blames Donald Trump Supporters For Spreading False “Diddy Tape” Rumors

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tyrese says supporters of Donald Trump are responsible for spreading a false rumor about himself being in explicit videos with Diddy. He addressed the situation during a recent rant on Instagram Live, earlier this week. The rumors come after authorities arrested Diddy on charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering, back in September.

“There is no such thing as a Diddy tape, literally,” Tyrese said. “I wanna tell y’all that I’ve been to some of the most legendary parties, I got no regrets. If you’re from L.A. and you’ve been to these parties, you would know that Diddy always had the most legendary parties that were always star-studded. I got plenty of photos, proudly, like every other celebrity and star that went to his party. Anybody who’s not on the internet talking about a Diddy party—you should be more concerned about them, allegedly, about what they did or what they on tape doing.”

Tyrese Poses With Diddy At “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” Premiere

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 21: Sean Combs and Tyrese attend the Los Angeles Premiere Of “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” at Writers Guild of America, West on June 21, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images)

“There is no such thing allegedly as a Tyrese-Diddy tape,” Tyrese concluded. “That is a bunch of Donald Trump n****s in my comments, trying to discourage me from speaking up and speaking out.” Diddy has already pleaded not guilty to the charges and has consistently denied any wrongdoing amid the countless allegations he’s faced. However, he remains behind bars in Brooklyn while awaiting trial, which is expected to commence in May 2025.

Tyrese Addresses The Rumors

The trolling from Donald Trump supporters comes after Tyrese endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. She ended up losing handily to Trump, who will now take over the presidency in January. Check out Tyrese’s full response to the allegations surrounding Diddy below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Tyrese on HotNewHipHop.

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Oprah Winfrey Shuts Down Rumor Kamala Harris Paid Her $1 Million For Endorsement

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Oprah Winfrey has shut down the rumors that Kamala Harris offered her $1 million to endorse her in the 2024 presidential election. Taking to Instagram, this week, the longtime supporter of the Democratic party explained her decision to support Harris and how it came about.

“Thank you so much for saying this,” she wrote in response to a fan taking her side. “I want to high five you and give you a hug. Usually I am reluctant to respond to rumors in general, but these days I realize that if you don’t stop a lie, it just gets bigger. I was not paid a dime. My time and energy was my way of supporting the campaign. For the live-streaming event in September, my production company Harpo was asked to bring in set design, lights, cameras, microphones, crew, producers, and every other item necessary (including the benches and chairs we sat on) to put on a live production. I did not take any personal fee. However the people who worked on that production needed to be paid. And were. End of story.”

Oprah Winfrey Speaks During The Democratic National Convention

Oprah Winfrey speaks during the third day of the Democratic National. Convention at the United Center. © Jasper Colt / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The rumors about bribing Oprah come amid reports that the Harris campaign spent over $1 billion in its loss to Donald Trump. Two sources for Politico’s Christopher Cadelago recently claimed the campaign is at least $20 million in debt as well.

Oprah Winfrey Endorses Kamala Harris

Harris conceded the election to Trump after losing every swing state. It’s unclear if she intends to compete again in 2028, when she’ll likely have to campaign against Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro, JB Pritzker, and more in a primary. Check out Oprah Winfrey’s full response to the rumors about her Kamala Harris endorsement below.

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Chance The Rapper Breaks Silence On Donald Trump’s Election Victory

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chance the Rapper was an artist who was emblematic of the Obama administration. He made his name on charisma and kindness, on wholesomeness and hope. He was repeatedly praised by Obama for his contributions to both music and their shared hometown of Chicago. Chance the Rapper has not had an easy 2020s, however. The release of The Big Day in 2019 effectively killed his career momentum, and he has been quiet in the years since. Chano decided to get on Instagram on November 11, however, and give his two cents on the outcome of the recent U.S. election.

Chance the Rapper did not pen an impassioned plea for unity, or a message detailing his own outrage. Instead, he decided to post photos of legendary African leaders through history. These leaders include Malcolm X, Field Marshall Musa Mwariama and Harriet Tubman among countless others. Most of these leaders are depicted wielding a weapon of some sort, be it a sword or a firearm. It’s a surprising choice coming from a rapper who is both celebrated and reviled for his squeaky clean image. The caption adds to the sense of rebellion emanating from the post. “To the lost,” Chance the Rapper writes.

Chance The Rapper Has Criticized Trump For Years

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Chance the Rapper’s post was met with confusion by many. Some criticized the rapper for promoting violence that contrasts with the messages in his music. “Fr you that violent?,” one user asked. Another called out Chano for speaking out against Trump, while at the same time being one of the wealthy who will presumably benefit from the politician’s second term. Chance the Rapper has made his dislike for Trump evident since day one, however. Trump thanked Chance for his kind words about Kanye West, who was a huge Trump supporter in 2018, but the rapper was not having it. He quote tweeted Trump’s post and wrote back: “Nah, that ain’t it yo.”

There was a third reaction to Chance the Rapper’s post. Many fans voiced their desire for new music instead of politically-charged IG posts. It’s been half a decade since Chano’s last release, and he has been teasing the release of Star Line since 2022. The feedback to buzz singles like “Together” and “3333” and has been positive, and enough time has passed that fans are curious to hear what new Chance music would even sounds like. Here’s hoping we get it soon.

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Plies Wants Fans To Stop “Wasting Time” Complaining About The Election

November 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Plies is not someone typically associated with politics. At least, when it comes to his music. The rapper spent most of his career making love songs, party songs, or some myriad of both. He decided to break from his musical persona on November 11, however. The rapper, who was a vocal supporter of Kamala Harris, broke his silence on the outcome of the recent U.S. presidential election. He was not happy with the results, but he had a constructive message for fans.

Plies hopped on Twitter to offer some advice. The rapper believed that anybody who was complaining about the U.S. election results was simply wasting their time. “Stop wasting your time telling people what they’re about to get the next four years,” he asserted. “If you haven’t learned anything else, u should’ve learned people will make themselves believe anything they want.” Plies didn’t limit his advice to calling out his fans, however. He claimed that a better way to spend the upcoming presidential term is to just focus on the things one can control in their own lives.

Plies Suggested That Fans Focus On Themselves

Stop Wasting Your Time Telling People What They’re About To Get The Next 4 Years! If U Haven’t Learned Anything Else, U Should’ve Learned People Will Make Themselves Believe Anything They Want! Let People Live Their Life Good Or Bad! Focus Your Energy On U & Yours!

— Plies (@plies) November 12, 2024

“Let people live their life good or bad,” Plies posited. “Focus your energy on u & yours.” This passionate statement was actually the culmination of a Twitter rant that the rapper embarked on this Veteran’s Day. He previously blamed the end of “normality” on social media. He also lamented the belief that extremism has become the go-to stance on practically every talking point in today’s world. “The more extreme u are the better,” he angrily tweeted. “These are the times we’re living in if u not extreme u not popular.” This is not the first time the rapper has vented his frustrations via social media.

Plies was fuming right after Kamala Harris lost the election to Donald Trump. He posted a video on Instagram in which he claimed that “character” is no longer an important factor in electing leaders. “One thing this election did teach me, something that [Trump] knew… character no longer matters,” he noted. “All the dark- and the things he’s said, he knew people wanted that. This whole notion of ‘America, this is not who we are,’ no, this is exactly who we are.” We’re sure that Plies will have more to say in the months to follow.

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Kamala Harris’ Campaign Blew Over $1 Billion In Massive Loss To Donald Trump

November 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kamala Harris’ campaign reportedly spent over $1 billion financing her massive loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Two sources for Politico’s California bureau chief Christopher Cadelago say the campaign is at least $20 million in debt after the unsuccessful spending cycle. Despite the huge amounts of money, she still ended up losing every swing state to Trump, who will now retake the presidency in January.

“We spent money in stupid ways because we had a really bad strategy,” a former consultant to the DNC told Puck’s Tara Palmeri, as caught by The New Republic. “Instead of owning any mistakes, or being transparent about the voter data and strategies that were so obviously wrong, they shut off their Twitter account and are patting each other on the back. We dug out of a deep hole but not enough.” Harris hosted major rallies across the country featuring numerous celebrities in the months leading up to the election. She also paid for several media advertisements.

Kamala Harris Holds A Rally In Atlanta

Tuesday, July 30, 2024; Atlanta, Ga; Vice President Kamala Harris points toward Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens during a presidential campaign rally on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta, Ga. © Richard Burkhart/ USA Today Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

When The Neighborhood Talk shared the report on Instagram on Monday, supporters of the Vice President came to her defense. “SHE ALSO HAD 107 DAYS, she had to do more. She was never playing on an equal playing field from the jump. She didn’t have an entire year in the primaries to campaign for POTUS. She had the tail end of the presidential campaign. And still got over 71 million votes, to his 74 million votes. Her campaign was a lot more stressed. In the short amount of time she had I think she did amazing,” one user wrote. Another added: “She knew she had to work harder/spend more as a female minority candidate … that’s it. that’s all.”

Harris ended up conceding the election to Trump on November 6th. Looking ahead to 2028, she’ll likely have to compete with Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro, JB Pritzker, and other popular politicians on the left for the Democratic primary. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kamala Harris on HotNewHipHop.

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