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New York Rapper Naz GPG Arrested For Alleged Shooting That Struck 4-Year-Old Child

August 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Naz GPG, a rapper from New York, was reportedly arrested by authorities for a shooting that resulted in a four-year-old boy getting shot. Moreover, the specific charges against him are attempted second-degree murder, multiple assault offenses, and weapons possession charges, as well. According to CBS News, the shooting occurred on July 26 shortly after midnight on the Upper West Side. Furthermore, police claimed that a car drove on West 94th Street and Amsterdam Avenue and shot at a residence. A bullet hit the child in the leg while his mother, who was with him, suffered no injuries.

In addition, a video surfaced online on Wednesday (August 9) of the arrest, with officers apprehending Naz. Not only that, but you can hear his sister asking for his girlfriend’s phone number so she could inform her of the situation. Also, she asked for his chain from police, who did not seem conducive to that idea in the clip. From what court documents indicate in relation to the specific charges, the MC pleaded not guilty to all charges he stands accused of.

Naz GPG’s Sister At His Arrest

Naz GPG Aressted after an attempted mud*r on a 4 year old
His bail set at $500,000 pic.twitter.com/CWkZX4MaWB

— Bronxdrillpage (@tvmnoe) August 9, 2023

With bail or bond set at $500,000, this is still a developing story that will surely shape the rapper’s career moving forward. A witness to the alleged crime spoke to the aforementioned news outlet about what they saw, making Naz’s case tougher. “When I got to the door right there, that’s why I heard the mother screaming,” they recalled. “So when I came, I seen the kid right there on the floor. He had blood all over him. So then when I came out, there’s an ambulance standing right over there, so I ran to the ambulance and I told them that I heard some gunshots and there’s a kid on the floor.”

Meanwhile, a man also suffered injuries as a result of this alleged attack, as a bullet grazed his foot. These victims, police believe, are not the targets that Naz intended to harm, and the four-year-old recovered from his injuries in a hospital. Police also clarified that they sought two suspects in this case, and it’s unknown whether they arrested another. This came shortly after authorities arrested Nas EBK, a fellow New York rapper, for terroristic threats. For the latest news and updates on crime within hip-hop, stay logged into HNHH.

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IceJJFish Of Viral Rap Fame Is Now An Uber Driver, Fan Sings His Hit To Him

August 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

If you were keeping tabs on the early days of meme rap, Internet humor, and viral hip-hop on YouTube, then you’ve definitely heard of IceJJFish. Almost a decade ago, his song “On The Floor” gained massive attention for its… unconventional vocal approach and low-budget music video. Jokes aside, many would argue that he is straight-up influential, not just sonically, but also when it comes to online rap and people not taking themselves too seriously with a high production value. After all, even huge stars today like Doja Cat still take inspiration from JJFish. However, it’s been a while since we heard from him, but that recently changed thanks to a fateful car ride.

Furthermore, someone uploaded some clips online that have since gone viral themselves of IceJJFish picking them up as their Uber driver. In the videos, the fan sings along to “On The Floor” to him, slightly mocking the vocal tone but also acknowledging that he came through with a hit. Not only that, but in the caption, the rider wrote that JJFish, real name Daniel McLoyd, said that he isn’t “on that” anymore. It’s a shame because, considering the legendary status that “On The Floor” holds online, there was clearly a lot of potential for more.

Fan Meets IceJJFish As His Uber Driver

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Still, it’s also heartening to see that a viral Internet celebrity is just living a normal life just like the rest of us. Usually, stories of overnight online fame and viral hits based on comedy or ridicule don’t end as sweetly. Either the subjects get caught up in the short-lived glamour of it all or they form legitimate careers that never match their original charm. IceJJFish is hopefully living his best life, making gospel music and occasionally meeting fans who recognize him.

Meanwhile, it’s not like he completely went under the radar following the release of “On The Floor.” For example, he appeared as a special guest on Odd Future’s show “Loiter Squad” alongside Tyler, The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Jasper, Lionel, and the rest of the crew. That was a couple of years after his music video went viral, and in the near-decade since, he deserves to do whatever he wants with that moment of fame. For hopefully more news and updates on IceJJFish, stay logged into HNHH.

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Afroman Confirms Death Of L.A. Rapper Lil Sodi

August 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Los Angeles rapper Lil Sodi has tragically passed away, Afroman recently confirmed via Instagram. Moreover, the two were close collaborators in the scene, going on tour together and working on many different ventures together within hip-hop. In fact, they were in the middle of a tour, and he shared a post mourning his friend and partner on Friday (August 4). However, he did not reveal exactly when Sodi passed away, and also did not disclose a cause of death. As such, it’s unclear whether that it still unknown information or if the South Central MC just wants to maintain privacy.

Furthermore, in his tribute post, Afroman included various dove emojis, prayer hands, a peace sign, and a blue heart. Not only that, but various other figures from within the rap landscape came forward with their own messages of sympathy, grief, and support. For example, Adam22 tweeted some pictures of them together and wished Lil Sodi well on his journey, as he had interviewed him for No Jumper back in 2021. In addition, the one and only DJ Premier hit the comments of Afroman’s post to share his condolences to Sodi’s family.

Afroman Pays Tribute To Lil Sodi

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“Some of the worst news of an incredible human being!” Preemo expressed under Afroman’s snap. “Damn sure gonna miss you Sodi. Condolences to your family.” What’s more is that this news is made all the more tragic because of what Lil Sodi should’ve been celebrating recently. Just this week, on Thursday (August 3), he had released the EP Too Good For HELL Too Bad For HEAVEN, and should’ve been able to continue his career and life as he pleased. Surely more information in the coming days will illuminate the tragedy.

Meanwhile, fans of him will remember his storied and prolific career within West Coast hip-hop and beyond. Over the 2010s, he worked with the likes of Freddie Gibbs and developed a strong local following with other rappers in the area. As a rising voice in the seen, one day we will see the fruits of his labor, and his peers will continuously honor his memory. For more news and the latest updates on Lil Sodi and Afroman, keep checking in with HNHH.
Rest In Peace Lil Sodi.

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L.A. Rapper Sirtanky Found Dead, Lifeguard Discovered Body Inside Barrel In Malibu

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Los Angeles-area rapper Sirtanky has been found dead inside of a metal barrel that washed up on Malibu’s shores. Moreover, police suspect “foul play” and announced the launch of a full investigation into the rising MC’s death, which occurred under horrifying conditions. Reports from The Los Angeles Times indicate that a lifeguard found Sirtanky’s body (real name Javonnta Murphy) on Monday (July 31) on the shores of Malibu Lagoon State Beach. However, the coroner did not identify the body inside the barrel as Murphy until Thursday (August 3). Sirtanky is survived by his mother and four brothers, and recently released an EP titled The Chronicles of a Capricorn this January.

Furthermore, Lt. Hugo Renaya of the sheriff’s homicide unit stated that a maintenance worker first discovered the barrel on Sunday (July 30) on Malibu’s beach. Upon discovery, the worker did not open it, nor suspect anything was wrong about it. Then, the lifeguard found it to be suspiciously heavy, and discovered Sirtanky’s body inside. Given that his body wasn’t decomposing, it stands to reason in law enforcement’s eyes that he passed away shortly before the barrel showed up ashore. Still, the coroner did not confirm this conclusion as of writing this article.

Sirtanky Found Dead In Malibu

L.A. rapper Sirtanky found dead inside barrel that washed up at Malibu Lagoon https://t.co/bKOZSnkwPU

— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) August 3, 2023

In addition, police shared no further information or details about Murphy’s body or coroner reports. They confirmed that this is an open homicide case, as Sirtanky was naked when they found him in the barrel. “At about 8 p.m., there’s a high tide here,” Lt. Renaya remarked to the Times. “There’s a possibility that the container could have come in from the ocean and then got stuck in the lagoon. But we don’t know.”

Meanwhile, these details are what lead authorities to believe that this was a murder. Also, detectives found that this barrel came from presumably a printing company. As such, they maintained that they sought information on whether the company is somehow connected to the L.A. artist’s death. For more updates on this developing story and other crime news in hip-hop, log back into HNHH.
Rest In Peace Sirtanky.

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Kendrick Lamar Photo Dumps Current Vibes On His Finsta

July 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar is one unique musical artist who drops incredible content in a variety of ways. On July 4th — perhaps in celebration of Independence Day? — he decided to dump a bunch of photos of his recent excursions. He did this on his fake Instagram account, handle @jojoruski. In the first picture, he’s lounging back in a chair at an outside eating area, decked out in Coco Channel garb. In a complete 180, the second photo is of hand-painted art on a hanging canvas.

Such is the aura of Kendrick Lamar: You never know what he’s up to, but you know that he’s up to a lot. More artwork is depicted in a video on the third slide, with what could be a curator crossing the phone camera at the beginning. The fourth photo is a beautiful 3D art piece depicting the Coco Chanel logo. This matches the first photo of Kendrick dressed in Chanel clothes. An airport hanger, an icy jewelry box, and a model walking on cobblestones by water with a crusty-looking white dress are the fifth, sixth, and seventh photos, respectively. To finish off the photo dump, Kendrick Lamar sits in a crowd of people, Channel Durag over a baseball cap.

What’s Next For Kendrick Lamar?

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This isn’t the first time Kendrick’s posted to his burner account. He touted his fit on his birthday on the Finsta, with the caption, “[How I’m] coming for my bday,” with a shushing emoji. Once fans discovered his secret personal Insta, they flooded it with follows. Since then, Kendrick is more active on the account, with this latest post as proof.

Kendrick Lamar is giving his fans what they want. Other than random photo combos of his fame-fuelled weekends, he’s back in the studio, presumably making new music. Last year, Kendrick dropped Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, his eighth album. But with him already back in the booth, perhaps we get even more Kendrick later this year.

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Wiz Khalifa Reveals He Recently Suffered A Pelvis Injury

June 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

On Friday, June 23, Wiz Khalifa let his fans know what he’d been up to the last couple of days…and it doesn’t sound too fun. The 35-year-old rapper sent out a few Tweets letting the world know he suffered a small tear in the cartilage of his pelvis. While we know he practices martial arts, we’re not sure if his training is the reason for this latest physical setback. “Told the lady I ain’t need no help then proceeded to f*ck my back up,” Wiz said on social media. “This sh*t f*ckin hurts and pain medicine ain’t helping.”

Videos of Wiz Khalifa show him in black Calvin Klein boxer briefs and black kinesiology tape running up and down his lower back. Using two canes, he shows his fans that rehabilitation for this injury involves slowly walking to regain overall physical stability. He’s taking this injury seriously and cautiously, reportedly watching movies and applying remedies so that the swelling in his lower back goes down. Wiz Khalifa updated the masses on Saturday, showing himself walking faster than before. “Ima finna have super hips after this,” he said.

The Latest On Wiz Khalifa’s Hip Injury

Fans have flooded social media, offering support from afar as the rapper continues to heal. The “Black and Yellow” star appreciated the love, helping fuel his recovery process. Wiz Khalifa got into professional fighting back in 2021. He invested in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and became an advisor to the budding sports league. Again, we are not sure if his mixed martial arts training has anything to do with his pelvic cartilage tear. But one can speculate it might be a contributing factor.

This injury comes on the heels of a rare public appearance by Wiz alongside his ex-partner Amber Rose. The two co-parents were at their 10-year-old son Sebastian’s fourth-grade graduation. The ex-couple was married for a little over a year in 2013/2014 and shares joint custody of Sebastian. Wiz Khalifa’s current girlfriend, Aimee Aguilar, was also in attendance. For now, the rapper is subjugated to his bed, letting his pelvis and lower back heal so he can get back to doing what he loves.

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Benny The Butcher Builds Butcherfest Boxing Event

June 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Many stars love the sport of boxing (think the Paul brothers). Now, Benny the Butcher is getting in on the trend. The inaugural boxing event “Butcherfest” is going down on July 1st. Featuring UFC fighters Jordan Griffin and Brok Weaver as the main event, Benny the Butcher will turn into Benny the Boxer as he gets into the ring himself. The event is in Irving, NY. Benny said the event is to celebrate the summer and to bring the community together for fun.

“We havin’ the Biggest Fight event JULY 1st you gonna wanna be at,” a post on Benny’s Instagram reads. “Multiple fights, amateur and Professional, Vendors & performance by The Butcher.” He already conducted the faceoff on June 20th, further legitimizing this event as a true boxing spectacle. Benny wants to be taken seriously in the boxing sphere, and this is a solid first step. “I just want people to come and support these fighters they got the heart to come out there and do that,” Benny said to 2 On Your Side, a local news outlet.

Benny The Butcher’s Multi-Hyphenate Career

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“For those guys who [go] in that ring, they’re warriors, that’s brave,” Benny the Butcher continues. “You gotta be brave to get in there to go in that ring.” He has a ton of respect for boxers, and he wants to command that same respect. On top of Butcherfest, he also has multiple collaborations under his belt. Plus, Benny owns a merchandise empire, as well as Black Soprano Family Records. From this vantage point, he’s in control of everything in his career, signing new talent while having full creative autonomy.

For music, Benny the Butcher is dealing with a few snafus. He continues to go back and forth with the direction of his upcoming summer album with Hit-Boy, Everybody Can’t Go, letting fans know not to expect “boom bap beats.” He’s also losing collab clout with Drake and Jay-Z. Missed opportunities aside, Benny is thriving in and out of the rap game. And if he wants to box, he can do just that. Fans will cheer him on when he enters the ring in July, and Benny will be grateful when he laces up the gloves and throws a few jabs.

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Kodak Black Swipes And Eats A Fan’s Food In The Club

June 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Sometimes, a man’s gotta eat, and Kodak Black was in that situation at a Florida nightclub recently. Lo and behold, a fan’s meal was sitting there for him to gorge on. So the 26-year-old rapper went ahead and noshed on an unsuspecting fan’s meal, with said fan recording the event. Between mouthfuls, the fan asks Kodak if the food is good, to which he replies by rubbing his stomach and doing a little dance. Luckily, the ladies were cool with him going to town for their nice-looking dinners. Plus, they have a memory they’ll have forever.

Weirdly, this isn’t the first time Kodak Black has been a bizarre eater. In 2021, he ate salad right off the dining room table, causing multiple fans to gag. This most recent encounter, which happened this Tuesday, is another snapshot of Kodak being a little more than odd. But if the fans continue to “eat it up” (pun intended), what’s to stop him from cashing in on his notoriety for a free snack again?

Kodak Black’s Hot Streak

Kodak Black has been busy. (And no, we don’t just mean him eating his fan’s food and dipping.) He wrote, directed, and starred in a short film entitled The Don, which is about a crime leader who comes to blows with old adversaries. This coincided with the drop of his latest album, Pistolz & Pearlz. The album has 21 tracks and ends his Atlantic Records contract. He’s been with the famed music producers since 2017, but now he’s moving on to Capitol Records. Kodak’s previous album, 2022’s Back For Everything, debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. It includes a certified Platinum hit in “Super Gremlin.”

He’s also going on tour with Lil Durk soon. The Sorry for the Drought Tour starts in Tampa this July and ends in Phoenix in September, with 27 total cities on tap. Lil Durk just released his latest album as well, Almost Healed. Together, the two rappers will have plenty of chances to make arenas and stadiums go wild. (And it gives Kodak more chances to eat fan food.)

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Fivio Foreign Weighs In On YK Osiris-Sukihana Controversy

June 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

YK Osiris is dealing with the aftermath of kissing reality star Sukihana without her permission. Video footage caught the 24-year-old rapper forcing himself onto the Love & HipHop: Miami cast member, and fans are outraged at the incident. And while he’s since apologized about the sexual assault — with Suki accepting the apology — YK Osiris is still getting blasted on social media. New York rapper Fivio Foreign gave his two cents to Hollywood Unlocked as well, giving YK some much-needed advice.

“Just as a Black man in America and how our Black women are portrayed, you always got to be delicate… So you just got to read the room,” said Fivio Foreign. The B.I.B.L.E. album artist also talked about how Black men and Black women relate in today’s culture. “Now, I don’t want to put another Black man down, but I feel for her and I got daughters.” While Fivio, YK, and Suki are all part of the music industry, situations like this one show how far the rap game has to go in terms of respect and awareness.

What’s Next For YK Osiris, Sukihana, And Fivio Foreign?

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 23: YK Osiris attends “Keeping Up With The Jones” Turkey Giveaway at Greenbriar Mall on November 23, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

As this scandal slowly quiets down, the question is what next? For YK, it’s an interesting time in his career, to say the least. His one studio album, The Golden Child, dropped back in 2019. Since then, he’s only released one single, “Set Me Free,” with Lecrae. As for Sukihana, she wants to put this issue behind her. She has a new song with Afro B called “Casamigos (Pour It In My Cup)” that’s an absolute banger. She was also cast as a judge for last year’s Baddies West: Auditions.

When it comes to Fivio Foreign, he isn’t just doling out free advice to the other rappers in hot water. After his album drop last year, which got him BET Hip Hop Awards nominations for Best New Hip Hop Artist and Impact Track, he released a new single in March 2023: “Ay Lala,” which includes Malik Montana and Luciano, featuring Baby Gang. His latest content is the Without Warning EP, which you can read more about below.

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Ma$e Thinks Cam’ron’s Friend Whose Teeth Fell Out Is A Famous Rapper

May 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

On their sports show It Is What It Is, Cam’ron, Ma$e, and Treasure Wilson have built up quite the following, reputation, and empire at this point. However, as much acclaim as the two have gotten for their insights and banter, sometimes it can veer away from the traditional sports talk. Moreover, in a clip where the table seems to be discussing Ja Morant’s suspension, Killa Cam brought up a story about an old friend whose teeth were falling out. When he started to tell it, Ma$e couldn’t help but laugh as he thought of one specific Dipset member who also struggled with that: Juelz Santana. Still, Cam didn’t budge and said that he wasn’t talking about any famous rapper that they would know.

“Listen man, I’ma tell you something, man,” Cam’ron told Ma$e. “I had a friend, right? I won’t say no names. N***a teeth falling out and s**t, right. His mom came…” he said before the two erupted into giggles. “It’s a true story, listen, it’s an old friend- no, I’m just saying, no, seriously!” Cam continued. “I know who you talkin’ about! You said his teeth falling out, everybody gonna know who he is,” Ma$e said while laughing.

Cam’ron & Ma$e Giggle Over The Former’s Mystery Friend’s Teeth Struggles

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“No, I ain’t talking about him,” the Dipset member clarified. “I’m not gon’ say names, but I’m not talking about any members out of the group or anything. His teeth falling out and the n***a mom come out, she say, ‘Why y’all keep giving him candy?’ N***a’s 26 years old. ‘Y’all keep giving him candy, you know his teeth.’ The n***a 26!” Overall, it was quite the hilarious clip from Cam’ron and Ma$e, especially considering how much they were giggling at each other.

Meanwhile, Metro Boomin recently had some high praise for It Is What It Is, whether from an analysis or entertainment standpoint. “#ItIsWhatItIs the best sports show out and my favorite thing to watch on YouTube,” he tweeted. “Cam & Ma$e got a real gem 4shooooo and can’t forget #statbaby too. Whole show 10/10 and makes my day every time they drop a new episode.” For more news and the latest updates on Cam’ron, Ma$e, Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson and It Is What It Is, stay logged into HNHH.