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Could Kendrick Lamar Beat Eminem In A Rap Battle? Fans Debate After Drake Beef

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Kendrick Lamar’s perceived victory in the Drake beef, capped off with a “Not Like Us” music video, has many fans rearranging their top battle rappers list. Now that Kendrick officially has a lyrical showdown under his belt -– in fact, the biggest since Jay-Z and Nas -– we can compare him to some other mic-killers in the hip-hop world. Of course, there’s one name that people might immediately go to when it comes to technical proficiency, disrespectful disses, and a pretty unchallenged track record, and that’s none other than Detroit’s own Eminem. While most of his opponents aren’t at his level, he does have an impressive history with battle rap and a whole lot of experience.

To be fair, so does Kendrick Lamar when it comes to his previous stints as a battle rapper way earlier in his career. Also, there are plenty of other names to consider in this debate: Pusha T, the aforementioned Esco and Hov, Lupe Fiasco, and legends in their prime like Tupac Shakur and Ice Cube. But Eminem is probably the most popular and prominent example of this. Some fans think that Slim Shady’s experience will get him the upper hand, whereas others posit that K.Dot proved he could go as far as he wanted to with pretty much anyone, and has the strategic approaches to do so.

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Eminem Fans Are Doubtful That Kendrick Lamar Could Beat Him In A Rap Battle, And Others Disagree

In fact, there’s a chance (albeit a very, very small one) that we might actually see this hypothetical battle take place one day. We doubt it, though. After all, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar are two Dr. Dre proteges, former collaborators, and 2022 Super Bowl halftime show performers: we know there’s no beef. Yet Marshall Mathers was talking a whole lot of smack about being the best MC on his new single “Tobey.” Many thought that he was dissing Jay-Z, but Royce Da 5’9″ shut this rumor down. If Kendrick and Em are really up to the challenge with these new proclamations on both sides, check out some more fan debates below for what could be the result.

More Fans Debate Slim Shady Versus K.Dot

Meanwhile, we know that Eminem has very high praise for Kendrick Lamar, and vice versa. As such, if they actually do spar lyrically, we know that it wouldn’t be a beef-driven situation, just a “friendly fade.” Still, considering the weight of their diss material and their prowess as artists, it would be an amazing feat to witness and a fantastic display. Maybe they should consider another collaboration and push each other to their limits, instead.

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Drake Vs. Kendrick Lamar: Dame Dash Declares Winner Of The “Best Battle Of All Time”

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar just participated in one of the most legendary rap battles of all time. Overall, there was a lot of animosity here that culminated in some diabolical tracks. The three most shocking songs were “Family Matters,” “Meet The Grahams,” and “Not Like Us.” Since then, “Not Like Us” has become the number one song, while tracks like “Euphoria” are number three on the top 100. It hasn’t been great for Drake, and at this point, the vast majority of people are declaring Kendrick as the winner.

While on the America Nu Network, Dame Dash spoke at length about the recent feud. In here, he noted that this was the greatest battle of all time. Furthermore, he gave us a definitive winner in the Drake Kendrick Lamar war. “As far as fighting goes, in this moment, Kendrick won,” Dame noted. “It’s almost by far now. Last week, it was neck and neck, but after the last exchange with the pedophile thing and the response and the [impact] of ‘Not Like Us,’ it seems like he’s disrupted Drake’s life.”

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Dame Dash Picks Between Drake And Kendrick Lamar

Dame Dash went on to say that he has never seen an artist like Drake be dismantled in this fashion. Having said that, this lends to the notion that this was the greatest beef we’ve ever seen. “This has been the best battle of all time,” Dame said. “I’ve been here in Hip Hop for a while — this has been the most impactful battle to where it looks like the battle songs are changing the trajectory of that artist’s life. It just seems like things are different for Drake right now. I’ve never seen this happen before.”

Let us know whether or not you agree with Dame Dash and his assessment of all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you think that Kendrick Lamar is the definite winner in all of this? Do you believe that Drake could do something to shake things up and take the lead? 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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Ludacris Argues He Could Beat Lil Wayne & JAY-Z In A Battle

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Ludacris says he could go toe-to-toe with some of the best rappers in the game. Appearing on the latest episode of Funky Friday with Cam Newton, the 46-year-old participated in a game of “Win, Lose, Draw,” in which he discussed how he’d fair in various challenges with his hip-hop peers. At one point, the former NFL quarterback pitted Ludacris against Lil Wayne in a freestyle battle.

“I think Wayne, he’s one of the greatest by the way, I think he’s admitted… he don’t freestyle a lot, so I would just say I would win that,” Ludacris argued. “I’m talking about just straight off the dome is what I’m saying, ‘cause he does it. But I’m just saying that at one point he even admitted it’s not — he makes songs quick as hell, don’t get me wrong. It’s a sense and a form of freestyling, but it’s just like he’s extra with it too. But man, Wayne is one of my favorites.”

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Ludacris Poses With JAY-Z At The MTV Video Music Awards

MIAMI, FL – AUGUST 28: Ludacris and Jay Z attend 2005 M.T.V. Video Music Awards at American Airlines Arena on August 28, 2005 in Miami, FL. (Photo by Billy Farrell/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

From there, Newton brought up JAY-Z to pose the idea of rushing to create the best verse in under two hours. Again, Ludacris went with himself. “A verse, ah, I would have to say win. I would win on that one,” he said. “That’s a strong statement to say that ‘cause again, Hov is definitely one of my favorites as well. Verses, man, I’m just gon’ go in and metaphor and style, in terms of like flow, I’ma kill that s**t. It’s not to say that Hov is not gon’ kill that s**t. But I’m like when you say s**t like that and it puts me in a category like ‘Oh s**t, I’m going against Hov,’ I got to, like every f**king word, every line, every style, every flow, every metaphor, I got to go. You gotta go back and listen to there was a song with me, Nas and Hov on my album called ‘I Do It for Hip Hop’ [that was] so dope.”

Ludacris Speaks With Cam Newton

Elsewhere in the interview, Ludacris discussed the art of music videos, how the game has changed over the course of his career, and more. Be on the lookout for further updates on Ludacris on HotNewHipHop.

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Drake Seems To Wave The White Flag With New Instagram Story Post

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Well, after almost two months of build-up, a full week of warfare, and about 11 years of anticipation, it seems like the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef is over. Moreover, the latter just posted the following message on his Instagram Story, captioning a painting of a lone samurai against an army with: “Good times. Summer vibes up next.” Of course, this is a pretty vague message, although the painting itself seems to reference the “20v1” that The Boy rapped about on “Push Ups” when much of the industry went against him. But what about this beef was exactly “good times,” and what does he mean by “summer vibes”?

According to some Drake fans who commented under the post below, they’re expecting some more bangers from him in the summertime to get back on schedule, prove his hit-making ability, and knock that “Not Like Us” diss track off the charts. They believe he won the battle by dropping “The Heart Part 6,” which Kendrick Lamar hasn’t responded to at press time. No matter where you fall on that debate, it’s fair to say that any victory was not just a close call, but a pretty dark one considering the allegations they levied at each other. Also, things got really serious in the Toronto superstar’s personal life in ways that aren’t directly connected to the beef, but surely made things more stressful.

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Drake’s Latest Instagram Story

Furthermore, it’s fair to say that both Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s next moves will carry a different sort of weight compared to the usual excitement around their drops. Fans will likely reach across the galaxy for subliminal diss theories, rejoice when Aubrey Graham makes a hit song, and unpack any elusive statement from Mr. Morale. They both gained incredible commercial success and record-breaking achievements as a result of their battle. At least for now, and in the traditional rap battle sense, it seems like things are done.

Meanwhile, us fans are debating what the best song and diss was out of all of this, as well as whether Drake or Kendrick Lamar came out on top. What would be your picks for these debates? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. We’ll have to wait and see how this event evolves in contemporary hip-hop history, and whether there is an epilogue to this story.

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JT Recalls A Fan Trying To Rap Battle Her At An Afterparty: “Y’all Getting Bold.”

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JT says that a fan approached her at an afterparty in an attempt to go against her in a rap battle. She explained the incident on social media and clearly wasn’t feeling it. She began by explaining that the fan pulled up on her at the club with the challenge and it was not the right environment.

“I’m like, ‘This ain’t even a performance. This is an afterparty and you wanna pull up on me and battle rap again sideways?’ Y’all getting bold. Pulling up on me at an afterparty and trying to battle rap is bold.” From there, she told her fans to behave and accused them of “getting out of hand.”

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JT Performs At Rolling Loud

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 04: Rapper JT of City Girls performs onstage during day 2 of Rolling Loud Los Angeles at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 04, 2023, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

When LiveBitez shared the clip on Instagram, fans had mixed reactions. “Wait I thought she been doing the battle thing the whole tour? She even posted about battling some of her fans. That’s probably what they were thinking,” one user wrote. Another labeled the confusion a generation difference. “As a rapper you can be called out at any time,” they wrote. “I don’t know why this new generation is acting slow.” Check out JT’s full recollection of the incident below.

JT Recalls Run-In With A Fan

 
 
 
 
 
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JT previously made headlines this weekend for coming to her partner Lil Uzi Vert’s defense following their Coachella performance. Some fans online had taken issue with Uzi’s dance moves, which prompted frustration from JT. “UZI KILLED IT BIG STARRRR!!!!” JT wrote in one post. “CAN DO WHAT THEY WANT!!!!!!!!!” She also posted a new photo of herself and Uzi together. Be on the lookout for further updates on JT on HotNewHipHop.

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Benzino Reacts To J. Cole’s Kendrick Lamar Apology, Challenges Eminem To A Rap Battle

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After Kendrick Lamar dissed Drake and J. Cole on “Like That” with Future and Metro Boomin, fans were eager to hear how each MC would fire back. Their wishes were partially granted earlier this month when Cole surprise-released his album Might Delete Later, complete with a Kendrick diss track, “7 Minute Drill.” Not long after the release, however, J. Cole had a change of heart. During his performance at Dreamville, he apologized for the song, and even later removed it from streaming services for good.

The unexpected move was pretty controversial among fans, but according to Benzino, it didn’t come as a surprise to him. During a recent chat with TMZ Hip Hop, The Source icon weighed in on the debacle and came to J. Cole’s defense. Moreover, he praised the MC for staying relatively unproblematic, and for setting a good example of conflict resolution.

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Benzino Praises J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, And Drake

“J. Cole, Kendrick, Drake, they’re not battle rappers. Not saying that they can’t, but they didn’t come into the game as that. They came into the game making amazing songs,” he explained. While Benzino might respect J. Cole for his approach to the beef, he notes that the same doesn’t apply to him amid his years-long feud with Eminem.

Elsewhere in the interview, he challenged Slim Shady to a face-to-face rap battle, as he believes he’s in his prime. “I believe I could face-to-face battle with him and I’m willing to do so,” he announced. “I’m willing to challenge him right here on TMZ. A face-to-face battle, three rounds, and I believe I could take him.“

Benzino Pushes For Face-To-Face Battle With Eminem

 

What do you think of Benzino saluting J. Cole for apologizing for his Kendrick Lamar diss, “7 Minute Drill”? What about him challenging Eminem to a rap battle? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Chad Ochocinco Proves His Battle Rap Pen Game Is Elite In Surprise URL Appearance

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Chad Ochocinco has to be one of the funniest internet personalities right now. Him, along with Shannon Sharpe are an unstoppable duo on their hit podcast, Nightcap. Their channel has quickly grown since its inception right before the 2023-2024 NFL season. They are already at the 1.1 million subscriber mark on YouTube due to their unfiltered commentary on sports, pop culture, and dating. While some of their episodes have landed them in some hot water, their show is only going to continue to grow. Ocho is certainly playing a big role in that for his hilarious moments including calling out rap battle stars. Those savants, who are a part of URL, were challenged by Chad Ochocinco to a rap battle.

According to HipHopDX, the former NFL wide receiver has been talking serious smack about the Ultimate Rap League for a little bit now. According to AllHipHop, Loaded Lux, a veteran in the rap battle game, went on Nightcap to confront Chad about his confidence in his pen game. Well, after all of that chirping, the NFL stud backed up his claims this past weekend against not one, but two rappers at once. His two proclaimed victims were DNA and Charlie Clips.

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Chad Ochocinco Is A Man Of His Word

Clips is considered tough competition, as according to URL‘s website, he has won all 11 battles and taken 24 out of 33 rounds overall. All three contestants put on a hilarious and enjoyable performance and fans were here for it. In the YouTube comments one fan wrote, “Love this 😂 man i wanna see ocho cinco actually do some writing and do a 1 rounder.” Another applauds Ochocinco for doing this and bringing respect to the battle rap scene. “Salute to Ocho for trying to shine some light on the culture.”

What are your thoughts on Chad Ochocinco‘s pen game in his URL rap battle performance? Do you think he won the showdown, why or why not? Should Chad come out with a hip-hop album like other sports stars have done? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Chad Ochocinco. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the worlds of sports and music.

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Eazy The Block Captain Seemingly Confirms Remy Ma Affair In Alleged Leaked Audio

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Over the summer, Geechi Gotti accused Remy Ma of cheating on Papoose with Eazy The Block Captain during a rap battle, sparking a great deal of controversy. Rumors even swirled that Papoose and Eazy got into a fight at the event, though they’ve since denied this. Matters were only made worse when Tasha K came forward in September, claiming to have “receipts” to prove Remy Ma’s alleged infidelity. She came through with a photo of Remy appearing to enjoy a dinner “date” with Eazy, accusing her of sleeping with “the help.”

Now, another battle rapper who goes by John John Da Don has shared a new audio snippet, which appears to contain an admission. In the snippet, a voice that sounds like Eazy The Block Captain claims to have had an affair with Remy, though it remains unconfirmed at the time of writing whether or not it’s him speaking.

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Eazy The Block Captain Claims Audio Is “Edited”

“Yo we was f*cking with each other,” the man says in the snippet. “She was cheating on [inaudible] such and such, whatever happened […] I should have known, me being in f*cking New York. Me being at Rem jawn, I know I’m f*cking his b*tch. I knew this n***a should have been plotting on me because I would have been doing the same thing.” John John shared the audio on his Instagram page earlier this week, prompting a response from Eazy The Block Captain. “You really dropped an edited recording on me,” Eazy commented under the since-deleted clip.

Though her relationship drama continues, Remy Ma appears intent on kicking off the new year on the right foot, sharing an uplifting message with followers last week. “Your presence is a gift. How many of y’all walking into 2024 hitting that Access Denied button? #RemyMa #Reminisce #BigBronx,” she wrote. What do you think of the alleged audio of Eazy The Block Captain? What about rumors that Remy Ma cheated on Papoose? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Meek Mill Reflects On His Tragic First Rap Battle: “I Started Crying”

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While Meek Mill has made quite a name for himself in the music industry, things weren’t always looking up for him. During his recent Urban One Originals appearance, he opened up about his first-ever rap battle. Unfortunately, it didn’t go exactly how he had planned, and he ended up crying in front of the competition. He detailed getting destroyed by a fellow rapper, who he says was at a far higher skill level than he was at the time.

“My first time rap battling — this some real sh*t — that n***a made me cry,” he explained. “I was like a bada** young boy at the time. We was battling, but it wasn’t about the battle. My whole hood was laughing at me and I never got laughed at about sh*t. You can’t mess with my sneakers, nothing!” he went on, pained by the memory. “I turned around and peeped with my eyes, got that lump in my throat, I started crying and walked off. I said, ‘All y’all n***as gonna be banging my shi*!’”

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Meek Mill Recalls His “Whole Hood” Laughing At Him

“I was like 12, 13 years old,” he continued. “Shoutout to Dun Duddy, he f*cked me up in that battle […] That n***a was rapping like he was 18! I swear to God, that n***a made me cry.” Nowadays, the rapper doesn’t ever have to worry about getting embarrassed like that again, thanks to his long list of accomplishments. He even recently revealed how much money he makes from his music, sparking some speculation that he was lying about the massive numbers.

“I’m getting a million a song … so that’s 62,500 every bar I speak…. They say this rap s**t dying must be on billboard because it’s not to Meek!” he told fans. What do you think of Meek Mill claiming to have cried during his first-ever rap battle? Are you surprised? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Remy Ma’s Cheating Allegations Leave Her Unbothered: “He Loves Me”

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Remy Ma’s been under fire as of late after Tasha K shared some “receipts” showing her allegedly cheating on Papoose. Earlier in the summer, rumors began to swirl that her husband got into a fight with Eazy The Block Captain after his rap battle against Geechi Gotti. During the battle, Eazy’s opponent appeared to “expose” his alleged relationship with Remy, which was the rumored catalyst for the fight.

She took to social media at the time to shut rumors down, claiming that it was all “lies.” Eazy also denied it in an interview, claiming that he never got into any fight with Papoose. Regardless, the speculation has continued, and Tasha K’s new apparent evidence isn’t helping. Recently, she posted a photo which appears to show Remy enjoying dinner with Eazy, claiming they were on a “date.” She further claimed that Papoose and Eazy did get into a fight after the rap battle. Now, a clip of Remy sharing her thoughts on Geechi Gotti’s accusation that started it all has surfaced, and she appears unbothered.

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Remy Ma Said She’s “Comfortable” With Geechi Gotti’s Cheating Accusations

In the clip, Remy’s asked whether or not she was uncomfortable with Geechi Gotti taking shots at her relationship during the battle. “I’m comfortable, I’m comfortable. Listen, it’s battle rap,” she responded. “I’m used to it, like, it’s to be expected. It’s not the first time somebody said my name in one of their rounds.” When the person behind the camera notes how long the call-out lasted, Remy simply brushed it off. “He loves me, he loves me,” she replied.

Though the cheating rumors are unconfirmed, Remy Ma is already facing some backlash for her alleged infidelity. What do you think of the recent allegations against Remy Ma? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Remy Ma and Papoose.

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