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Bronx Queen ScarLip Drops Fiery Single and Video “No Statements”

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Unleash the Bronx Fire with ScarLip’s “No Statements” 

ScarLip, the Bronx’s rising rap star, is back with a blazing new single and video, “No Statements.” Directed by Sarah McColgan, known for her work with H.E.R., Nas, and Miguel, this Complex Media World Premiere release is set to turn heads.

ScarLip‘s signature sinister delivery and infectious chorus have already generated a social media frenzy. In just a week before its release, “No Statements” teasers amassed over a million views, showcasing ScarLip‘s captivating style.

This track highlights her growth as a songwriter while retaining the raw energy that made her a national sensation. Keep an eye out for a cameo by Swizz Beatz, who’s been a supporter since ScarLip’s early days and collaborated with her on “Hip Hop 50 Vol. 2.”

Stream “No Statements” Here

The Bronx sensation gained traction with her anthem “This Is New York,” reaching over two million YouTube views and half a million Spotify streams. Discovered by Swizz Beatz, she’s signed with Epic Records and is set to conquer the rap scene. 

This summer, ScarLip made waves at New York Fashion Week and took her music to various stages, including the BET Awards with Busta Rhymes. The future looks promising for ScarLip, and she’s poised to finish 2023 on a high note.

Watch the video and feel the fire as she takes her sinister delivery to new heights. With co-signs from legends like Busta Rhymes and fellow BX rap star Cardi B, ScarLip is here to stay.

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6ix9ine Teases New Rap Music

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6ix9ine has seemingly teased a return to the rap scene with a scorching new teaser. The rapper briefly stepped away from the genre at the start of 2023. This led to the release of Leyenda Viva, a Spanish-language reggaeton album in June. While Leyenda Viva didn’t break into the Billboard 200, it did peak at #19 on the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart. 6ix9ine’s last rap project was 2020’s TattleTales, which featured the likes of Akon and Nicki Minaj.

In a clip reshared by DJ Akademiks on Instagram, 6ix9ine is seen vaping and drinking in a recording studio. He then begins lip-syncing what is presumably his new song to the camera. It’s a return to 6ix9ine’s signature style. One particular lyric that viewers took note of was the line “If you see the cops shhh don’t make it hot.” While it would typically be considered a fire bar, many people are calling bullshit. It’s a bold line to drop by someone who has been accused multiple times of snitching.

New 6ix9ine Music On The Way

It’s unclear what 6ix9ine is working on. Obviously, the video indicates that there is going to be at least one new single coming soon. However, what is unclear is if this is a standalone release, or if 6ix9ine will be dropping two albums this year. On that front we’ll just have to wait and see.

Of course, it’s not the only reason that people are talking about 6ix9ine at the moment. The rapper has been involved in a beef with Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA for the past few days. Their Twitter beef escalated, with both sides making serious allegations about the other. However, it really boils down to both sides calling the other a deadbeat dad who neglects their children and partners. However, 6ix9ine did go as far as to claim that AA physically abused his pregnant ex. Of course, AA refuted the claim and took the opportunity to remind everyone that 6ix9ine pled guilty to charges involving sexual misconduct with a minor in 2015.

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Coi Leray Says There Are No Friends In The Industry & Rap Is A Competition

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Coi Leray recently sat down for an enlightening conversation with Ebro Darden on Apple Music 1’s Rap Life Radio. On it, they discussed a whole host of topics, ranging from her brand new sophomore album to industry relationships. While the Boston native remarked that a lot of industry people know each other and stay at least amicable, she doesn’t believe that there are any true friendships in the industry. Rather, it’s still a competition at the end of the day, but she didn’t seem to suggest so in a disloyal or backstabbing manner. Instead, Coi emphasized that this should be a friendly competition, and that genuine connections can form.

“I mean, look, the other side of it is, you know, everybody ain’t got to be friends, but we can all be positive,” Ebro remarked. “One thousand percent,” Coi Leray agreed. “Nobody’s friends, we don’t know each other in real life, you feel me? If we meet in person and, you know, we have a genuine relationship from there organically, then whatever. But I don’t think no one’s friends. I think, at the end of the day, it is a competition here, not everybody can be number one. But at the same time, it should be friendly competition. If we all on the same track team, and it’s time to race, and we practicing, I’m dusting you even though you my right hand. But it’s time to race, we got practice. But respectfully, you know? That’s how I look at it.”

Read More: Coi Leray Proposes All-Female Rap Song For First Number One Hip-Hop Hit Of 2023

Coi Leray’s Remarks On A Competitive Industry

Interestingly enough, another topic of conversation that came up in the interview was Latto’s line about the “Bops” hitmaker’s body on “Put It On Da Floor.” As she remarked on the situation and her reaction, she alluded to similar themes. “It’s not a sensitive conversation,” Coi Leray reflected. “I feel like it wasn’t more about the body, it was more of mentioning my name. I’m about positivity. For real. And I wasn’t sure where it was coming from. And not only that, I feel like the problem with our community today is we be so quick to try to change things but we don’t do nothing to actually change anything.

“So if we’re going to say we’re going to stop talking about bodies, then don’t mention anything about my body,” she went on. “Just period. Don’t compare me to nothing, don’t think about nothing. We’re not smoking on anything, it’s disrespect. And where I come from I just don’t like that. I don’t know, it’s starting to get old. The rap beefs are for the guys. You know, I don’t even think they should do it. Us artists, we kind of control the narrative. So if we just spend more time pushing that narrative we won’t give these headlines and these blogs no reason to go ahead and push this negative narrative. That’s something we got to come together on.” For more on Coi Leray, stick around on HNHH.

Read More: Coi Leray Claps Back At 2021 “XXL” Freshman Cypher Critics: “Clearly IDGAF”

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DDG Says Female Rappers Are “Sh*ttin On Male Rappers”

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DDG has gone by many names, such as PontiacMadeDDG or his birthname, Darryl Dwayne Granberry, Jr. However, it’s time to add another moniker to his list: Female Rapper Advocate. In a recent Tweet, the 25-year-old rapper lauded the efforts of the ladies in the rap game. He said the men were essentially getting lapped in terms of effort and output. And while this is his opinion, there’s plenty of evidence to suggest he’s speaking the truth.

DDG has been part of the rap industry since around 2016. He’s had plenty of experience in grinding to get what he wants. He made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for music in 2023. He released his second studio album, It’s Not Me It’s You, in September of last year. As of this writing, he’s still dating Halle Bailey of The Little Mermaid remake, with the actress calling the romance “transformative.” Despite all of this success, DDG believes female rappers are killing it while the men are getting sh*t on.

Read more: Halle Bailey Hilariously Pops Off In New DDG YouTube Vlog

DDG Praises The Ladies

 
 
 
 
 
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The rapper might be right when he says “Female rapper sh*ttin on male rappers frfr.” Some of the mainstay artists — Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion — are at the height of their powers. Other up-and-comers — Ice Spice, GloRilla, Saweetie — are getting plenty of limelight. Three female artists cracked the top 10 on the Billboard Year-End Hot Rap Songs Chart: Latto’s “Big Energy,” Doja Cat’s “Vegas,” and “Sweetest Pie” by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Dua Lipa. (Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” was at number 11.)

All of this is to say that DDG has some credibility behind his statement. While the guys still dominate the airtime overall, it’s no secret that the women are coming for the crown. And they’re doing it quickly. The 2024 Grammys might see ladies sweep the rap genre, considering many of the top-tier men released music last year. For this summer at least, we can all trust in DDG’s comment and watch as the women sh*t on the men in rap…and we’re all the better for it.

Read more: DDG Believes All His Haters Are “Ten Times Broker” Amid Kankan Beef

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Yung Miami Says She Doesn’t Even Need To Rap When Clapping Back At Haters

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Yung Miami’s relationship with rap, especially as it relates to people’s assessment of her skills, is actually a complicated one. Two years ago, the City Girl shared that she had only been rapping for three years before blowing up alongside JT. In addition, she’s responded plenty of times to haters who bash on her music and rapping skills, always brushing it off. Still, clearly she cares at least a little bit, or enough to warrant Twitter responded like the one she let off on Monday (June 19). In it, she insinuated that things are going so well for her right now that rap doesn’t need to be part of the equation.

“So I said “h*e RAP FOR WHAT? this p***y pay the bills!!!” Yung Miami tweeted. “Cause y’all always saying I can’t rap but I ain’t even gotta rap tho!! LIFE IS GREAT b***h do you see how I’m living??? I ain’t never said I was no lyricist either tho lmaooo,” she concluded with crying emojis. Of course, the 29-year-old likely referenced backlash to her teasing a remix of “Put It On Da Floor.”

Read More: Yung Miami Net Worth 2023: What Is The City Girls Star Worth?

Yung Miami’s Response To The Haters

Back when she referenced only rapping for three years, she commented on needing some time to reach her full potential. Whether she’s reaching it right now is your own opinion, but hype around her music plus her podcasting endeavors certainly point at that being the case. “I be rapping my a** off fr now I wanna go to the studio!” Yung Miami wrote on Twitter. “For me to only be rapping for 3 yrs with no experience I feel like I do good af idgaf who think differently. I use to be so shy and nervous I couldn’t record in front of nobody and I never wanted nobody to hear but now I’m more confident ion care who in the room I be like turn it up!!! Tf. We all gotta start from somewhere just give me room to grow.”

Meanwhile, a recent Twitter Q&A with fans had her answering all sorts of questions. Whether it was about upcoming music, Diddy, or not wearing panties, the Florida native dished it all out. We’re most likely going to get much more from the City Girls in the future, as fans are very excited for their musical comeback. For more news and the latest updates on Yung Miami, check back in with HNHH.

Read More: Yung Miami Fires Back At DJ Akademiks Over Recent Comments

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Jeezy Ate Only Subway For Years: “I Got A $2 Meal And That’s All”

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Hip-hop legend Jeezy has been a mainstay in the rap game for quite some time. However, he recently revealed his origins on The Neighborhood Talk, getting into how he scrimped and saved so he could spend time and money at the studio to record music. In 1998, Jeezy launched his first label imprint, Corporate Thugz Entertainment, which came to be CTE World. He also released independent music under the rap name Lil J, his first album being 2001’s Thuggin’ Under the Influence (T.U.I.).

Between ’98 and ’04 — which is when he signed with Bad Boy Records and the rap group Boyz n da Hood — Young Jeezy was struggling to get his music career off the ground. In the short Instagram post, he explains how he needed to make specific sacrifices to pour money into both CTE World and his independent albums. “I saved all my money ’til I was able to grind up and get what I really was trying to do,” he says in the video. “And that’s when I took my game to the next level.”

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During the dog days of his career, Jeezy was somehow getting $2 meals at Subway. He claims that he walked to the sandwich restaurant daily to grab a drink, a cookie, a bag of chips, and a six-inch sub and that was all he ate for two or three years. How he got all of that for $2 is up for debate, as the Insta comments show. Either way, Jeezy did this for a long time and made it up the rap ladder because of it.

After years of putting out his own music, Jeezy signed with Def Jam Records in 2005. He released Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 in July of that same year. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and eventually was certified Platinum. As they say, the rest is history: Jeezy has 10 studio albums under his belt, the latest being The Recession 2, released in 2020. Jeezy has been relatively quiet since the pandemic, but he did release a collaborative album with DJ Drama in 2022 entitled Snofall. His most recent endeavor was an autobiography, “Adversity for Sale: You Gotta Believe”, which expands on this story of saving every dollar for a shot at success.

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Latto Says Female Rappers Are “Most Disrespected”

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Latto and Cardi B had some pretty strong sentiments regarding the way that female rappers are treated. Cardi has always been vocal about the double standards that exist in the hip-hop industry. This is particularly true for female artists. Recently, she took to Twitter to express her thoughts. She said that female rappers face higher expectations in terms of their presentation. Yet, they receive a disproportionate amount of disrespect compared to their male counterparts. In a recent interview with NME, fellow rapper Latto supports Cardi’s comments and agrees with the disparities that exist.

Latto, who hails from Atlanta, echoes Cardi’s sentiments. In her interview, she states, “I definitely agree with that. If you don’t agree with that, you’re ignorant; it’s flat out in our face every day.” She goes on to highlight how female rappers are often required to have dancers. They have to go the extra mile just to be on an equal playing field with male rappers. In contrast, male rappers can simply go on stage in a plain white tee and perform a couple of repetitive moves. Despite facing intense scrutiny and analysis, female rappers still have to work harder for success. Latto emphasizes that the journey to success for female artists is not an overnight process.

Latto And Cardi “Put It On Da Floor”

Three years have passed since Latto was featured on the XXL Freshman list. Still, her hunger for success remains as strong as ever. Her rise to pop stardom was propelled by the success of “Big Energy” over the last year. However, she continues to prove that she can be a versatile artist with each release. Her latest song has also turned out to be a hit. “Put It On Da Floor,” which dropped just a few weeks ago, has taken TikTok by storm.

As the song continues to climb the charts, Latto recently dropped the official remix featuring Cardi B. The two titled the remix “Put It On Da Floor Again.” The track marks Cardi’s first musical offering of 2023. As such, it’s no surprise that fans went wild over it. Cardi comes out swinging on the track, adopting a no-holds-barred mentality as she takes aim at her adversaries and their associates. She and Latto make for a confident, bold duo. What do you think of the pair’s collaboration? Make sure to let us know in the comments!

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Killer Mike Reveals Who Saved His André 3000 Collab

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Killer Mike is a rap legend at this point and for his upcoming new album, he recruited another legend to join in. When the rapper revealed the track list of the record old school hip hop fans zeroed in on the rare opportunity to hear former Outkast member and Atlanta hip-hop legend André 3000. But as it turns out the collab almost ended up scrapped and was saved by a pretty surprising name.

In a video posted to his Instagram, Killer Mike tells the story of how the song almost never came to be. “He called me, he’s like, ‘Kill, I don’t know about the song, man,” Mike explains. But once André heard the final cut he seemed to change his mind. “I sent it over with Eryn’s hook and stuff. He hit back with, ‘Yeah, yeah, you got the record. Who is that?!’” The voice he heard was Eryn Allen Kane who appears a few times on the record. She’s also lent her voice to artists like Chance The Rapper, Noname, and JID.

Killer Mike Tells A Story

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Killer Mike’s new album is his first solo project in over a decade and it comes out later this month. Since his last solo outing, he’s released four albums alongside producer and collaborator El-P as Run The Jewels. Their last project RTJ4 came out back in 2020 but Mike has been releasing singles from his new record since last year. One of those singles, “RUN,” featured a verse from the currently incarcerated Young Thug.

Mike is going on tour later this summer and last month he filled in for Atlanta indie rock band Manchester Orchestra when they had to pull out of Shaky Knees Music Festival at the last minute. His upcoming collab with André 3000 won’t be the first time the pair have linked up for a song. Killer Mike actually makes an appearance on Outkast’s legendary 2000 album Stankonia. He raps alongside J-Sweet on the track “Snappin’ & Trappin’.” His new album Michael is set to drop next week on June 16th. Let us know in the comments if you’re excited about what Mike and André have coming soon.

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Tupac Will Have An Oakland Street Named After Him

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Oakland’s City Council will name a portion of MacArthur Boulevard, between Grand Avenue and Van Buren Avenue, “Tupac Shakur Way.” The idea comes from Council member Carroll Fife. Fife explained, “Tupac Shakur’s legacy will continue through his contributions in art and social outreach, through his family and fans.” She went on to describe the artist “touching countless lives of children and elders over the years while alive and after his death.” Fife also says that Shakur was “taken too young by gun violence.”

Tupac was born in East Harlem, but his career as an artist began on the West Coast. He moved to Oakland in the late ’80s, starting then as a background dancer and roadie for the group Digital Underground. The rap legend was tragically murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1996, at the age of 25. Several of the artist’s major albums were created in California, including Me Against The World, All Eyez On Me, and more. In 2016, Oakland additionally declared June 16 to be “Tupac Shakur Day.”

Tupac’s Legacy

Tupac Will Have An Oakland Street Named After Him
Rapper Tupac Shakur performs onstage at the Palladium on July 23, 1993 in New York, New York. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

In March, FX released the trailer for their Tupac docuseries, Dear Mama. The show debuted in April of this year. Emotional conversations with the late rapper’s mother, Afeni Shakur, were revealed in the trailer. She said, “It was very difficult for me to be a mom. But I knew very well how to protect my children.” A young Tupac also appears in the trailer, explaining, “My mother taught me to analyze society and not be quiet.”

He also went on to say, “If there’s something on my mind, speak it. Because – I gotta reiterate it.” Tupac also shares, “my mother was a Black Panther and she was very involved in the movement.” Director of the series Allen Hughes explained, “Wherever possible, we tried to find archival footage that hadn’t been seen. So there’s a lot that we have in the five parts.” He went on to additionally reveal, “There’s also audio that’s never been heard. And not just some of his acapellas and vocals.” Hughes told viewers, “there is a lot of stuff of Tupac from his baby years that had never been seen.” He also said, “most importantly, you get to understand why he made certain decisions.”

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