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Ice-T Reveals How Social Media “Amplifies” Rap Beef

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There’s been plenty of talk about rap beef this year, and recently, Ice-T shared his take on how it’s changed over time. According to him, it’s always been a part of hip-hop on some level but becomes a problem when it’s no longer about the music. He also notes how it can be “amplified” by factors like social media, with sometimes disastrous results.

“Hip-hop has always been competitive. So, saying I’m better than you is a part of hip-hop,” he said on Boss Talk 101 earlier this week. “The disses that’s going on, like, I can outrap you is one thing. But then when you take it to the next level, like, ‘When I see you it’s a problem.’”

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Ice-T Discusses How Rap Beef Has Changed Over The Years

“The problem with beef is that it can escalate away from you,” he continued. “Say I have beef with Treach and I’m talking sh*t about Treach. I could run into one of his fans on the street who wants to get active.” Ice-T went on, also noting how certain factors such as social media can make rap beef much worse. He added that he doesn’t personally understand why people bring their beef online when it could just be squashed instead.

“Having beef is just not smart if you can avoid it,” he said. “Another thing is [older rappers] didn’t have social media, big difference. Social media is an amplifier to everything. It amplifies everything… It forces a reaction that really could be squashed so much simpler. Now, why people have a problem and take it to social media is beyond me.” What do you think of Ice-T sharing his take on rap beef during a recent interview? What about him claiming that social media only “amplifies” it? Do you agree with him or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Benzino Shares His Shocking Take On Eminem Becoming A Grandfather

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When we look back at the pantheon of rap beefs, few will likely rank as simultaneously absurd and heated as Eminem versus Benzino. We’re sure that you don’t need much of an update, but their reignited spat this year resulted in a tearful admission from the latter that he wants to end this feud with the Detroit legend. However, The Source‘s former co-owner still threw some shots after that vulnerable moment, so it’s a pendulum swing. This time around, fans wondered how he would react to the news that Marshall Mathers’ daughter Hailie Jade is pregnant, and we now have an answer.

“Somebody found out that they’re going to be a grandfather and the irony is…” Benzino’s Instagram Live remarks on began. “Even though he said, ‘Nobody wants to hear their grandfather rap,’ I still wanna send out a congratulations to Eminem and his daughter Hailie on the news that she is about to give birth and he’s about to be a grandad. I think this is a good time to put this behind us and let’s try to enjoy life and try to make some type of statement right now. I’m not doing this for no joke. I truly want to congratulate him and his daughter.

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Benzino Reacts To Eminem Becoming A Grandfather

“I’m not one yet but I’m sure that day will come and I’ll be proud just like he is,” Benzino continued concerning Hailie Jade and Eminem’s news. “With all the craziness that’s going on, we need some peace, we need a statement so we can move forward. There it is. Congratulations to Eminem and Hailie, and let me know what the baby’s gonna be ’cause I definitely will send a gift for the baby shower, man. I’m sure you’ll make a great grandfather. Love, bro.”

“I believe I could face-to-face battle with him and I’m willing to do so,” Benzino previously said of Eminem – or at least, that’s what he expressed most recently back in April. “I’m willing to challenge him right here on TMZ. A face-to-face battle, three rounds, and I believe I could take him.” Whether or not that happens, he’s happy for the Mathers family.

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Drake Spotted In Turks & Caicos Following Tumultuous Summer

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Drake is one of the biggest artists in the world. However, the last few months have been pretty difficult for him on numerous fronts. For instance, the artist is currently garnering a ton of flack for how he handled his beef with Kendrick Lamar. Following his loss, the artist has dropped a ton of music. Although, it seems like the music is not resonating. He is struggling to chart, and there are some fans out there who just cannot look at him the same.

Overall, it is going to be hard for him to get back his “cool factor” especially when you consider the devastating bars all throughout songs like “Meet The Grahams” and “Not Like Us.” With that being said, one could make the argument that Drizzy is definitely in need of some sort of vacation. Well, it seems like that is exactly what he is doing right now. According to a new post from DJ Akademiks, Drake was spotted in Turks & Caicos which has always been his favorite destination.

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Drake In His Favorite Place

One has to wonder what the artist’s moves will be when he returns from this vacation. It seems as though a new album is out of the question right now. However, you never know with Drake. In 2022, he surprised fans when he dropped off Honestly, Nevermind. Perhaps we could see another similar surprise later this year. Although for now, it would appear as though fans are asking Drake to finally take a break, something he hasn’t done in over a decade.

Let us know what you think of Drake and the summer he had, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that the artist would be better off taking an extended break for the time being? Are you still rocking with his music right now? 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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LUCKI & Playboi Carti Appear To Bury The Hatchet With Vague IG Story Post

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Playboi Carti took some words from LUCKI to heart a couple of weeks ago, leading to the two MCs to trade some shots. The Opium label boss had an issue with the Chicago, Illinois native buying a chain and saying, “crosses up”. He viewed that as a sneak diss toward his “ALL RED” track where he raps, “Upside-down cross tat’ on my neck, shut ’em up, uh, uh“. LUCKI attempted to clarify what he meant in a short video, saying, “Like I said from the jump, I don’t dislike you. You think, yesterday, because I bought a chain and I said, ‘crosses up,’ that I was sneak dissing you”.

He later added, “I just bought a chain and was saying, ‘crosses up.’ You just insecure because you don’t love Jesus like that”. LUCKI then shared an older picture of Carti with a t-shirt that said “I [heart] Jesus” on it. A few days later, the “Timeless” MC would subtly fire back on IG, “Should’ve signed to the O. I ain’t worried bout nobody, n****s can talk, say whatever they wanna say about me”.

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Lucki Seems To Be The One Who Made The Call

Now, though, there is another vague social media post from LUCKI, although it appears to be showing signs of positivity. According to Kurrco, the GEMINI! creator posted a screenshot of a recently completed phone call with “Barti” to his second account’s IG Story. We can only assume that it was between him and Carti and that they discussed the public feud. Overall, it seems like things are all good now given that there’s a “❤” emoji over the screenshot. It is good to see that they reconciled, even if it was just a misunderstanding, ultimately.

What are your thoughts on LUCKI and Playboi Carti appearing to settle their differences? Do you think this beef was just a big misunderstanding? Could you see these two making some music together soon? 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 LUCKI and Playboi Carti. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Joe Budden Warns Megan Thee Stallion Of Rap Beef & Success In Resurfaced Interview Clip

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Megan Thee Stallion has been through a couple of rap-related beefs at this point, whether it’s with Nicki Minaj this year or others. However, it turns out that she already discussed how her success could cause more problems with other artists in a 2019 interview with Joe Budden, a clip of which recently resurfaced. “I don’t have a problem with anybody,” she remarked, with him saying that every new act thinks the same at first. “And I don’t think nobody have a problem with me that I know about, you know what I’m saying? So, you know, if you want me to know that you have a problem with me, you would really have to blatantly be like, ‘Megan Thee Stallion, da da da da da,’ dissing me. ‘Cause I just don’t even be paying attention to negativity. So I would never know who don’t like me at all.”

“That is the same thing that Drake said to me in 2009,” Joe Budden recalled, which is ironic given Drizzy and Megan Thee Stallion’s feud, plus Joe’s own issues with the Toronto superstar. “So I’ma say to you like I said to him. In the event that you sell the records that me and your label and everyone thinks you will sell… They coming.” “If they come, let’s just keep it in the booth, you know? I’m with that,” Megan answered, which really excited Budden. “We got a f***ing rapper on our hands!” he exclaimed.

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Megan Thee Stallion Speaks On Rap Beef & Success In Old Joe Budden Interview Clip

“I like to rap, so come on,” Megan Thee Stallion replied. “That’s what you do. It wouldn’t be rap if it wasn’t some type of rap beef. So, you know? I ain’t tripping.” Budden characterized this as “attractive.” “All the new girls that I’m cool with?” she continued. “Like, I try to keep us, you know, all together. We coming up right now, you know what I’m saying? So, come on girl, come meet me. Come hang out. Like, I’m having a party, come through, let’s all get to know each other. Let’s be cool because when the fans see that the girls are being nice to each other, that makes them lessen that drama.

“‘Cause a lot of beef between women gets started because of they fanbases, I feel like,” Megan Thee Stallion concluded. “So you got to just make sure that everybody cool, like, on every end. So your fans won’t get to, like, you know, making little messy stuff about everybody. I just try to make sure, ‘Look, you good? We good? Alright.’ So, you know? And it’s genuine. Everybody that I’ve met so far, actually, we’re really on FaceTime. Like, I got their number, like, everything real cool.” Budden made a point about Megan really “kicking it with people,” and she agreed.

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Lil Uzi Vert Appears To Diss Lil Yachty On New Leaked Song

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Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Yachty have a lot of career parallels, as they came up during a similar time back in the SoundCloud era and the popularization of the term “mumble rap.” But that doesn’t mean they’ve always seen eye to eye. Beef rumors have followed the two for years now, and a new leaked Uzi song means that they won’t die out for a while. On it, they seem to diss Yachty with the following lines: “N***as, they put my swag in they notes / I was on a yacht in the goddamn snow / B***h, I’m Lil Uzi, I’m not Lil Boat.”

Of course, this doesn’t necessarily have to be a shot, as it could just be a risky play on words unrelated to the first bar. Nevertheless, fans still raised their eyebrows at this, and it looks like neither artist has publicly responded to this at press time. You may recall that Lil Yachty previously downplayed rumors that he and Lil Uzi Vert had beef when a leak surfaced that had an apparent Uzi diss on it. “No matter how bad they want the collab, I ain’t friends with Uzi,” he allegedly spat.

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Lil Uzi Vert’s New Leak Seemingly Dissing Lil Yachty

“[You] guys are delusional,” Lil Yachty responded online when this leak hit. “[You] n***as go around living your life acting like [you] know us. S**t is od weird, y’all be grown men too… On here tryna piece s**t together, don’t be knowin’ nothing. Get a job.” “I seen that. It surprised me,” he said a month earlier on his podcast of Lil Uzi Vert praising him in a recent interview. “I’ve never said a bad… I’ve never hated on Uzi ever. [Competition is] just hip-hop. That’s rap. Man, this s**t – you wouldn’t understand it, man. I don’t have a problem with [them], though.”

Meanwhile, this might be the praise Ak was talking about that Lil Uzi Vert had for Lil Yachty while talking to DJ Akademiks in the studio. “It’s definitely, like, you gotta understand,” they told the media personality. “How long has he been around? Yachty. That’s what I’m trying to tell you, and he still ain’t even go nowhere. He’s definitely a n***a that beat the washed allegations. He beat the s**t out of them. On his own ways. He beat it!” With all this in mind, it looks like this new leak is probably either a misconstrued shout-out or an old sentiment that doesn’t reflect their relationship anymore… But we could be wrong.

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Rick Ross & Trick Trick Settle Their Beef Onstage

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While many Rick Ross and Drake fans think they won’t reconcile, some have hope thanks to the former’s recent actions. For those unaware, Rozay and Detroit rapper Trick Trick have had beef since around 2014, when Ross was allegedly banned from performing at Summer Jamz in the city. He allegedly feared for his life per HipHopDX due to the 100-person blockade that Trick led to stop him from performing, which also allegedly included a no fly zone thanks to his alleged disrespect of the city. But that’s all over now. Moreover, the two squashed their beef with the help of Death Row Records cofounder Michael “Harry O” Harris.

Furthermore, Harry O organized the Community First Action concert in Pontiac, Michigan on Tuesday (September 17). He introduced the two and they embraced onstage before Rick Ross performed his 2010 track “I’m Not A Star.” While this is very heartening to see, we know that he’s dealing with a lot of other beefs right now, ones that he might have to try really hard to squash if he wants to. One of these is with Ross’ ex Tia Kemp, who recently accused him of ordering hits out on people.

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Rick Ross & Trick Trick Squash Their Beef

Nevertheless, here’s what Rick Ross had to say about burying the hatchet with Trick Trick on Instagram. “I want to take time out and salute the ones really making a difference in the community,” he shared. “The big homie Harry O, what you doing with Community First, I love it. You flying me out last night, you having Trick Trick bring me out on stage. I’m sure everybody knows me and Trick Trick had our differences for over a decade and here we are just moving forward, doing big things in the community. We got some more big things coming.”

Rozay Speaks

Meanwhile, speaking of feuds, here’s what Rick Ross said about his scuffle with OVO fans earlier this year. “We got our paper, we got to the jet and, as a matter of fact, we went and had some Wingstop, so that was light work,” he told Yung Miami on Caresha Please. “I ain’t even tripping ’cause like, I told them, ‘Y’all n***as did that like a G. Everybody got to the crib. That’s what it’s about.’ […] We had a conversation. ‘Let’s get back to the money.’ All my homies that usually travel with me, them the n***as that was upset. They was more upset than us.”

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Teezo Touchdown’s Response To Being Mentioned On Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Is A Masterclass In Pacifism

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Overall, Teezo Touchdown is an artist who has been exploding in popularity as of late. This is thanks to a plethora of features on songs from Drake and Travis Scott. He has even gone on tour with Don Toliver, which speaks to how big he has gotten as of late. Moreover, he was even mentioned on Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss, “Not Like Us.” He is mentioned very early in the song and if you’ve heard the track, you probably already know the line by heart.

In a recent interview with Billboard, Teezo was asked how he feels about the namedrop. Considering he has a working relationship with Drake, you can understand how he may be just a tad uncomfortable. Furthermore, he has always been someone who remains neutral and lives a pacifist lifestyle. That was fully on display during his answer. In fact, Teezo didn’t listen to a single one of the diss tracks throughout the entire battle. Instead, he simply appreciates that the biggest artists in hip-hop know who he is.

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Teezo Touchdown Is Worried About Other Things

“I made a decision that I wasn’t going to listen to any of the back-and-forth,” Teezo said. “I’m seeing a mob mentality, and I don’t like division. Sorry I’m so kumbaya, but it’s all love over here. [The simple fact they both] know who I am… it’s still one of those moments where you have to pinch yourself. The kid in Beaumont, I’m pretty sure he’s jumping through the roof right now.”

Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Teezo should be taking sides? Or is it a smart business decision for him to simply sit this out and let it play out while he remains on the sidelines? 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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Charlamagne Tha God & DJ Envy React To Megan Thee Stallion’s Controversial Competitive Rap Claims

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It goes without saying that 2024 has been a year jam-packed with plenty of beef. According to Megan Thee Stallion, this might be partially thanks to her. During the hitmaker’s recent interview with Billboard, the interviewer credited her for starting the “competitive rap energy” fans have seen in recent months.

Meg didn’t exactly take all the credit for this in her response. She did say, however, that she’d be happy if she had opened the door for others. “I would like to think that I start things,” she explained. “I don’t know; I just knew what I had to do and what I had to say. If it opened up the door for everyone else to get sh*t off their chest, well, I’m glad.”

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Charlamagne Tha God & DJ Envy Shut Down Megan Thee Stallion

Of course, Meg’s comments have sparked a major debate among social media users. While some think she could be onto something, others think this is a serious reach. The Breakfast Club hosts Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy reacted to her remarks during a recent episode of the show, insisting that she was way off. “She didn’t open the door for competitive rap,” Envy said simply. “At all,” Charlamagne added, “Not even in this era, no.”

Loren LoRosa then chimed in, arguing that there were some people who thought Meg threw the first jab at Drake on her track “Hiss,” which resulted in his feud with Kendrick Lamar. “There are no people that said that,” Envy insisted. What do you think of Megan Thee Stallion claiming she could have opened the door for competitive rap this year? Do you agree with her, or is this a reach? What about Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy shutting down her claim? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Ralo Is Still Demanding A Conversation With Boosie Badazz Amid Their Beef

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Ralo and Boosie Badazz are apparently still going at it, and what was once a misunderstanding might turn legitimately contentious. Moreover, for those unaware, the former angered the latter when he said that he doesn’t want to be rapping in his 40s or 50s like Badazz is. The Atlanta rapper didn’t really mean this as a diss, though; just that he has different priorities in mind for when he reaches his Baton Rouge rhyming colleague’s age. After trying to explain himself while responding to Boosie’s attacks, he followed this up with an Instagram message on Thursday (September 5) doubling down on his demands for a sit-down.

“You think you just gone go up on me while im in prison can’t fight for myself and when i get out I wasn’t gone say s**t,” Ralo wrote to Boosie. “Man you crazy as hell you gotta give me ah fade or sum (BOXING MATCH) and I ain’t talkin about that mf haircut. You let n***as pull up and turn you against me, but when I try to pull up and show my part you dodging me. Like what the hell part of the game that is bruh???

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Ralo’s Latest Response To Boosie

“Yawl n***as be blowing me wit this lame a** s**t I sware,” Ralo continued. “This ain’t bout who can rap the best or who the most gangster my people just wanna get to the bottom of this s**t. If ah n***a around you and they ain’t telling you to do the right thing then you need to kick them off from round you. Ima delete everything I said off my page for the people, but that conversation is needed fam…”

Meanwhile, here’s part of Boosie’s rants against Ralo. “#xnephew U LOOKING FOR CLOUT IM LOOKING FOR BAGZ OF MONEY N SUCCESS!!” he tweeted. “YOUR MIND HAS NOT ELEVATED AT ALL BRO FROM BEING N PRISON. WE HAVE TWO DIFFERENT MIND SETS. U COULD HAVE Named anybody WHO 41 n STILL RAPPING ON STAGE BUT WHO U SAY ‘BOOSIE.’ U HATIN LOL LET THIS SINK N ‘YOU NOT ME, YOU DONT HAVE MUSIC LIKE ME, U AINT GOT PAPER LIKE ME, U AINT FLY LIKE ME U DONT HAVE RESPECT LIKE ME , U WENT TO JAIL LIKE ME BUT GOING TO JAIL DONT MAKE US REAL ‘IT MAKE US STUPID #letthatsinkn.”

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