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Kendrick Lamar Receives Offer From Dame Dash About His Stake In Roc-A-Fella Records

June 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar has long been a massive fan of both Nas and Jay-Z, and one of his hot takes on the once-upon-a-time rivalry might get him closer to a new business venture. Moreover, Dame Dash recently discovered one of his old tweets from 2010 about Hov’s Reasonable Doubt being better than Esco’s Illmatic, and had an idea for K.Dot. “@kendricklamar my 3rd is for sale if you want to buy it. Any serious offers DM,” he captioned a screenshot of the tweet on Instagram uploaded Thursday (June 6). While Kendrick has yet to publicly respond, it would be interesting if this full-circle moment actually ends up happening.

Of course, Roc-A-Fella Records is not what it was in the early 2000s anymore, but it’s connected to Jay-Z’s wider business empire, so there’s got to be something good out of it. Regardless, we know that Kendrick Lamar is keeping busy these days and has plenty of opportunities to coincide a big announcement with. For example, he will perform at The Forum in Los Angeles for a special Juneteenth show with friends, which folks can’t wait to witness. After all, the Drake beef alone is enough to entice potential concert-goers in the city, not to mention the rest of this legendary catalog.

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Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar will have to contend with a lot of bad business blood if he considers buying into Roc-A-Fella Records, which Dame Dash owns a third of through his stake in the company as a co-founder. Amid Dame’s other legal issues that almost saw him sell his shares through a court order over an unfulfilled lawsuit settlement, the Roc intervened. Jay-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke, the other two co-founders, blocked Dash from selling his shares due to the board of directors having to sign off on that decision first. The music executive also previously teased selling his shares to Cam’ron and Mase.

“In 2021, I was trying to sell my shares at public auction,” Dame Dash explained regarding the business backstory. “Jay and Biggs sued me, or had Roc-A-Fella Inc. sue me, and say I was trying to sell all the shares. I’m the CEO of Roc-A-Fella. What Jay did was pretend to be the CEO of Roc-A-Fella. He hired his lawyers on Roc-A-Fella Inc.’s behalf and sued me. Jay’s lawyers were being paid by me and the money generated from Roc-A-Fella Inc.”

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Kendrick Lamar To Purchase $40 Million Los Angeles Home After Drake Beef

May 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar is reportedly taking a victory lap after fans declared his victory in the Drake beef, and what better place to do it than his home city? Moreover, according to the Wall Street Journal and AllHipHop, he agreed to buy a house in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles for over $40 million. It’s a 16,000-square-foot home from a trust connected to Viet Dinh, former chief legal and policy officer for the Fox Corporation. Reportedly, the Compton rapper would be paying over twice as much for the property than what the previous owners paid for it in 2019, which was $19.5 million.

Furthermore, this comes after Kendrick Lamar’s Brooklyn apartment came up as a jab during the Drake beef, specifically on Drizzy’s “Family Matters.” While these claims also linked to infidelity accusations surrounding his partner Whitney Alford, many fans believe based on Instagram posts that she also moved to this apartment. However, it’s unclear who is moving into this new home, as they keep their personal and private endeavors pretty close to the chest. We know thanks to albums like Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers that their complex relationship remains a supportive and caring one.

Kendrick Lamar Performing At Life Is Beautiful 2023

Kendrick Lamar Buys House Los Angeles 40 Million Drake Beef Hip Hop News — Kendrick Lamar at Life Is Beautiful 2023 on September 23, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Drake’s Toronto home also came up in this feud, but less on wax and more in general. Kendrick Lamar featured his house on the “Not Like Us” cover art, along with Photoshopped child sex offender pins placed on top of it. Also, it was unfortunately a victim of a shooting in the Bridle Path neighborhood recently, which left one security guard shot and in the hospital. At press time, the motive, method, and connection behind this scare hasn’t been confirmed, so it’s worthless to speculate on whether this rap battle had anything to do with it.

In any case, it seems like Kendrick Lamar has a new home to enjoy in Los Angeles as his West Coast anthem continues to enjoy massive hit status. Whether or not this is the end of the Drake beef is a question we won’t be able to answer for at least a few months. Or at least, until someone throws the first subliminal the other’s way. We’ll see what happens with rap’s biggest battle in decades.

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Rick Ross Offer To Buy G-Unit Catalogs Amid 50 Cent Feud

December 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rick Ross says he’s willing to purchase several G-Unit artists’ catalogs amid his ongoing feud with 50 Cent. Taking to social media on Monday, Ross explained that he doesn’t “need the entire G-Unit catalog,” but wants Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, and Young Buck as well as the Beg For Mercy album.

“So that’s $2 million dollars. I’m making a business offer to the diabolical genius,” Ross suggested, after listing what he wants to purchase. He also joked that he could send him the money directly via wire transfer, or just give him the watch on his wrist and ring on his finger at the same value. Throughout the video, Ross calls 50 “diabolical genius,” a reference to Charlamagne’s recent comments on the music mogul.

Rick Ross At The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 07: Rapper Rick Ross attends the New Era In Florida Gaming Event at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on December 07, 2023, in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)

Charlamagne had been discussing 50 Cent’s handling of Diddy’s recent sexual assault lawsuits on the Brilliant Idiots podcast when he described him as a “genius.” He reaffirmed his description during an episode of The Breakfast Club afterward. “I stand by what I said. 50 Cent is absolutely a diabolical genius,” Charlamagne said. “If you look up the word diabolical and the definition of diabolical genius, then you know that is exactly what 50 Cent is. [Diabolical people are] very evil but often intelligent.” When Rick Ross caught wind of the praise, he accused Charlamagne of “d*ckriding” the G-Unit legend.

Rick Ross’ Offer For 50 Cent

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Ross argued that “a diabolical genius doesn’t file foreclosure, doesn’t file bankruptcy, that’s not a diabolical genius. A diabolical genius, for my next generation of bosses, they buying Delta. They buying the Miami Heat.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Rick Ross and 50 Cent’s feud on HotNewHipHop.

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Big K.R.I.T. Announces A Special Holiday Treat For His Fans In The Form Of A New EP

December 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

This there have been some cases in which rappers are partnering with upstart companies to help spread their brand. One of those rappers was Fivio Foreign. He teamed up with SOUNDRAW, a Japan-based AI company that specializes in making beats for artists. In fact, when he released the single “Doin Me,” Fivio included the company’s name in the credits. While Big K.R.I.T. is not doing anything with AI, he is working with another brand on the rise to help promote music and more.

The Mississippi rapper is looking to bring more unique content that will be exclusive to his most loyal fan base. According to HipHopDX and EVEN, K.R.I.T is releasing his new EP, Regardless, It’s Still Timeless. It is four tracks and includes another installment in the “Subenstein (My Sub),” as well as the “King” series. But, that is not all that is available.

Big K.R.I.T.’s Project Is Available For Purchase Now

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In addition to the new music, which is out now, you can get early access to material in the future. On top of that, there is unreleased exclusive content available to customers, you can have a virtual Q&A session with K.R.I.T., and clothing. The website still seems to be in a beta phase right now, but this is a cool way for artists and their die-hard fans to connect closer. It will be interesting to see how this plays out for Big K.R.I.T., and anyone else who decided to join in.

What are your initial thoughts on Big K.R.I.T. announcing a new four-track EP, Regardless, It’s Still Timeless? Do you think he should release it to streaming platforms, or keep it on EVEN? Are you going to purchase this offer to get all of the exclusive content? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Big K.R.IT. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Kendrick Lamar Drops Over $8 Million On Brooklyn Penthouse

December 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

According to the New York Times, Kendrick Lamar made a major purchase this month, adding to his growing list of properties. He reportedly bought a duplex at Pierhouse at Brooklyn Bridge Park, which cost him $8.6 million. It was originally listed at $8.99 million.

The luxury penthouse boasts four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, coming in at just over 3000 square feet. Of course, it also features a breathtaking view of the NYC skyline, extravagant building amenities, outdoor space, and more. He was first reported to be eyeing the property back in August. He eyed another pricey residence in the Big Apple before the purchase, which was going for a whopping $9.85 million. It was slightly bigger than his new penthouse and would have made him neighbors with Zendaya, but Kendrick’s surely content with his choice.

Kendrick Lamar Adds To His List Of Properties

Kendrick Lamar Drops Over $8 Million On Brooklyn Penthouse — Kendrick Lamar attends the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 27, 2017 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

This is far from Kendrick’s first property purchase, as he reportedly owns various other residences in California. In 2022, he bought a mansion in Bel Air built in the 50s by California architect Edward Fickett. The 8,000-square-foot property includes seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms, costing him a staggering $15.9 million. He also owns a $9.7 million house in Manhattan Beach, and two more properties in Southern California. He previously told Wild 94.9 that he “really [likes] to buy property.” Clearly, he wasn’t kidding.

The new penthouse isn’t the only exciting thing the performer has going for himself as of late either. He’s also in the running for three Grammy Awards at the 2024 ceremony. Kendrick Lamar Live: The Big Steppers Tour is nominated for Best Music Film, he and Baby Keem’s “The Hillbillies” is nominated for Best Rap Performance, and his visual for “Count Me Out” is nominated for Best Music Video. What do you think of Kendrick Lamar’s latest property purchase? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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50 Cent Says He’s Interested In Buying Revolt After Diddy Steps Down As Chairman

November 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent continued to troll his longtime rival Diddy on Twitter, Tuesday, while reacting to the news that the Bad Boy mogul intends to step down as chairman at Revolt. In response, 50 offered to purchase the company. TMZ broke the news about Diddy stepping down, earlier this week, saying that the move “was to not allow the accusations he’s facing distract from Revolt’s mission or success.”

“I’ll buy that from you play boy, for the low because you know Cadillac and AT&T gonna pull out,” 50 joked on Twitter. “I’ll give you a few dollars for it now! Sell it to me, then we can be friends [blushing emoji] I’m serious call my phone.”

50 Cent Performs On The “Final Lap” Tour

US rapper Curtis James Jackson III, aka 50 Cent, performs on stage at the Paris La Defense Arena in Nanterre, western Paris, on November 3, 2023. (Photo by Anna KURTH / AFP) (Photo by ANNA KURTH/AFP via Getty Images)

Diddy has faced three sexual assault lawsuits in recent days. The first came from Cassie, who alleged sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. The two reached a settlement just 24 hours after the singer filed in court. Two other accusers have come forward in the time since. His spokesperson denied both allegations in a statement provided to HipHopDX. They wrote: “These are fabricated claims falsely alleging misconduct from over 30 years ago and filed at the last minute. This is nothing but a money grab. Because of Mr. Combs’ fame and success, he is an easy target for anonymous accusers who lie without conscience or consequence for financial benefit.”

50 Cent Trolls Diddy

I’ll buy that from you play boy , for the low because you know Cadillac and AT&T gonna pull out. I’ll give you a few dollars for it now! Sell it to me, then we can be friends I’m serious call my phone • https://t.co/jnbpt4Vpb3 pic.twitter.com/DOWYW8q8e3

— 50cent (@50cent) November 28, 2023

They added: “The New York Legislature surely did not intend or expect the Adult Survivors Act to be exploited by scammers. The public should be skeptical and not rush to accept these bogus allegations.” Be on the lookout for further updates on the fallout from Diddy’s lawsuits on HotNewHipHop.

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Hit-Boy Purchases Home He Previously Lost Due To Financial Struggles

November 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Recently, Hit-Boy took to social media to show off how his hard work has paid off. In a new clip, the performer is seen sitting around a table alongside various other, working on designing his new home. While his “dream estate” is certainly impressive, it’s even more impressive that he can now afford to buy it, when at one point he couldn’t even afford to rent it.

“Some of y’all might remember when i went on akademiks podcast and talked about falling on hard times back around 2017,” he captioned the clip. “Crzy how life works i just bought the property in beverly hills i was renting then and couldn’t afford at the time and now im designing my dream estate on it. [praying hands emoji] stay focused stay motivated keep going.”

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“Inspiration on top of inspiration,” he added. Plenty of Hit-Boy’s fans and peers are sounding off in his comments section, praising him for how far he’s come.
“Yea!!!” Ty Dolla Sign wrote alongside various fire emojis. 2 Chainz also chimed in, calling the major accomplishment “hard.” Clearly, Hit-Boy couldn’t be more proud of himself, and followers can’t blame him.

Hit-Boy’s new home isn’t the only thing he has to be proud of these days, however. At the end of last month, he dropped off a new collaboration alongside Rapsody, “Asteroids.” The fittingly-titled track centers around dodging hate and disrespect, and coming out on the other side knowing one’s own worth. It was also recently revealed that he’s nominated for a Grammy. He’s in the running for Producer Of The Year alongside Jack Antonoff, Metro Boomin, Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II, and Daniel Nigro. What do you think of Hit-Boy buying the property that he previously lost due to his financial struggles? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake Drops $1 Million On Custom Dune Buggy

October 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake recently took to Instagram to show off one of his latest extravagant purchases. The hitmaker bought a custom dune buggy, which cost him nearly $1 million. He flexed the pricey off-road vehicle on his Story earlier this week. “[red drip emojis] still buying toys,” he wrote.

Tony Bet, Drake’s personal car customizer, is behind the flashy custom vehicle. He also shared some shots of the dune buggy on his page, writing, “@champagnepapi doesn’t mess around. Here is his custom built 900HP Brabus Crawler! Thank you for the opportunity [fire emoji].” His photos reveal that the vehicle features a silver plaque reading, “Brabus Masterpiece. Specially built for Aubrey Drake Graham.” The vehicle came just in time for Drake’s 37th birthday, which he celebrated on Tuesday (October 24).

Drake’s “Still Buying Toys”

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This isn’t the only flashy new custom item Drake’s received as of late, however. Earlier this week, Birdman surprised him with a Cash Money chain at the club. “Oh, that’s that new sh*t!” he said excitedly upon opening the box. Obviously, he seemed to be thrilled by the thoughtful gift, immediately putting the chain around his neck. He also became the first person ever to get over 200 million RIAA-certified single units as a lead artist this week, which was only the cherry on top of his week-long festivities.

Drake also hosted a huge birthday party for himself in Miami on Monday (October 23), surrounded by loved ones. While fans expected it to be pretty lavish, the bartenders were shockingly top-tier. Producer BNYX shared a clip of Breaking Bad‘s Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston making people’s drinks, which is pretty impressive, even for Drizzy. The pair also got the opportunity to promote their mezcal brand, Dos Hombres. What do you think of Drake’s pricey new dune buggy? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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50 Cent Recalls Mike Tyson Selling Him His Mansion With Hilarious Story

September 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent’s got more money than he knows what to do with, and even then, he’s clearly known how to be a good businessman for a long time. However, that’s not to say that he always knows what the best calls are when it comes to the value of his purchases. The rapper may be one of hip-hop’s most successful entrepreneurs, but he’s also not a home décor expert by any means. Moreover, he recently proved just that while recalling when he bought boxing legend Mike Tyson’s mansion. During a recent interview with LIVE with Kelly and Mark, the G-Unit mogul explained why his first instincts in terms of what to do with the property were proven to be misguided.

“I bought Mike Tyson’s home out there. It was, like, 55,000 square feet,” 50 Cent remarked of the purchase. “Yeah, a lot of stuff,” Fif remarked when asked whether Tyson left anything behind. “Actually, they almost look like this, right there on the wall. That fixture? He had these really ugly light fixtures in the house, but they were, like, 10 karat gold.

50 Cent Comically Roasts Mike Tyson’s Pricey Home Décor

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“I had an interior decorator help me with the house,” 50 Cent continued. “‘Cause who knows how to dress up a 55,000 square foot house? Like, I had no idea what to do in some of those spaces. She was like ‘These things are hideous, can we take them out?’ I said ‘Yes.’ Then they told me it was 10 karat gold. I said ‘Put ’em back!’” It seems like the 48-year-old was smart to involve a lot of people in the process, or all that gold would’ve gone to waste.

Meanwhile, it’s clear that the “Many Men” MC is looking forward to more expenses, more lavish productions, and more intelligent uses of his money. Recently, he celebrated the end of the writer’s strike, meaning that he can get back to building his entertainment empire. Let’s just hope that someone’s double-checking whether there are any precious materials on his sets. On that note, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on 50 Cent.

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Drake Seemingly Purchased 2Pac’s $1M Crown Ring

July 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this month, it was announced that 2Pac’s iconic crown ring would go up for auction at Sotheby’s New York. The ring is made up of various diamonds, rubies, and 14 karat yellow gold. The late legend wore it during his last public appearance in 1996 at the MTV Video Music awards, just days before his fatal shooting. Upon news of the auction, the ring was expected to sell for between $200K-300K. It was later revealed that it sold for more than triple that estimate, $1,016,000. The sale even broke records, and the ring is now considered to be the most valuable hip hop artifact of all time.

The sale had people wondering who could have dished out that kind of cash on the ring, and it appears that they now have an answer. Drake looks to have snagged the pricey artifact, subtly flexing the news in a recent Instagram Story. He posted a photo of himself holding the ring alongside a caption about his appearance on Travis Scott’s new album. “UTOPIA OUT NOW,” he wrote, “MELTDOWN.”

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Travis Scott just released UTOPIA today (July 28), following months of endless teasing and promotion. As expected, the highly-anticipated LP is packed with high-profile features, including one from the Canadian hitmaker. The album also includes Beyonce, Young Thug, Kid Cudi, SZA, and more. Drake even reignited his longstanding feud with Pusha T on “Meltdown.” Unfortunately, he also recently left some precious cargo behind at a strip club. A shot of the famous UTOPIA briefcase left forgotten in a booth at Starlet’s of New York appeared on the artist’s Instagram Story yesterday, being posed with by several dancers.

Drake’s on his “It’s All A Blur” tour alongside 21 Savage, performing in various cities across the U.S. and Canada. He’s also been teasing his upcoming album, For All The Dogs, as of late. Fans won’t have to wait much longer for the LP, as he recently revealed it’ll drop in “like, two weeks.”

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