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Nicki Minaj Shows Off Her Kickboxing Skills On Instagram

July 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj is having a major resurgence in her career, and she’s turning on her multi-hyphenate skillset. The female rapper has everything from a historic music career and a hit new song in “Barbie World” from the Barbie Movie Soundtrack. Now she’s showcasing that she’s an adequate kickboxer. Taking to Instagram, Nicki Minaj posted a video of her circling her trainer in a proper fighting stance, wearing an all-blue tracksuit and white-and-blue durag.

“Dat new Chanel drop, I’m finna COP like K-9’s,” reads the caption on her post. The video is an absolute flex, especially at a time when anyone and everyone want to fight each other. Nicki Minaj is telling people like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to step aside. She wants somebody to catch her hands in a big way, and this video should make people think twice before giving her any sort of disrespect.

Nicki Minaj Is Ready To Fight Somebody

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Rapper-turned-fighter Nicki Minaj was most recently seen attending the Barbie World Premiere. Gracing the pink carpet decked out in a silver dress, she spoke about what the moment felt like. She praised the movie, calling lead actor Margot Robbie “gorgeous.” Minaj also let the press know that she rejected multiple versions of the “Barbie World” song before finding the right beat and sample mix. She collaborated with Ice Spice on “Barbie World” and turned the Aqua hit into a certified 2023 banger.

The praise went both ways, as both Margot Robbie and American Ferrera fangirled over the OG Barbie, their rap idol Nicki Minaj. While it was all love on the pink carpet, in the training room, it’s serious business. Except for later in the Insta video, where she drops her fist and twerks on her trainer for a few seconds. She might not be looking for a real fight any time soon, but we know one thing: Nicki is the undisputed female rap champion.

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Meek Mill Says He “Always Thought” The Weeknd Would Pass MJ

July 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Weeknd just passed Michael Jackson as having the number one best-selling tour by a Black musician this week, with his “After Hours Til Dawn” Tour grossing over $350 million in ticket sales alone. He paid his respects to the late King of Pop when he eclipsed this monumental milestone. However, there was another rapper waiting in the wings to stake his claim that the Toronto R&B artist was always going to dethrone the 1980s musical legend.

Meek Mill posted on Twitter, saying that “I always thought [The Weeknd] was [going to be] bigger than [Michael] Jackson.” He congratulates Abel Tesfaye, a.k.a. The Weeknd, for his achievement, with the apparent wisdom to know this was in the cards anyways. He proclaims in the Tweet that he used to hang out in the hood and dish out hot takes, like how Tesfaye looked like Michael Jackson out there performing. Seeing as The Weeknd was nothing but gracious and grateful for Michael, we wouldn’t say that he’d necessarily think the same way.

Meek Mill’s Bold Claim About The Weeknd

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Of course, this claim would’ve been bolder if Meek Mill had mentioned it before The Weeknd blew the previous tour record out of the water. Still, it’s always good to see contemporary hip-hop artists dapping each other up, and Meek giving The Weeknd his deserved flowers is a wonderful sight. The two have collaborated a few times before, including the Meek Mill song “Pullin Up” from his 2015 album, Dreams Worth More Than Money.

Meek has been offering his opinions left and right recently. He discussed The Weeknd another time when the AI-generated song “Heart on My Sleeve” made the rounds. Artificial intelligence used The Weeknd and Drake’s voice likenesses to create a wholly original song. Meek Mill loved the song, listening to it on repeat and asking the duo to make some new music together. While he caught flak for boosting the AI-generated track, he still has a point: The hip-hop world could use some new Drake-Weeknd collaborations.

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21 Savage Seems To Be Over The “Rich Flex” Memes

July 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

“Rich Flex,” the opening track to Drake and 21 Savage’s collaboration album Her Loss, has been getting plenty of internet traction. The lyrics for the song start with Drake singing, “21, can you do somethin’ for me? Can you hit a lil’ rich flex for me?” To which the meme agents are posting videos of fake Drakes getting a little more sensual than what the song intends. The internet is undefeated, making 21 Savage severely uncomfortable about how the fans are taking the song lyrics.

In a video posted on Instagram, 21 is in the middle of a set list on stage when Drake embraces the meme. He overstates the opening lines of the track, giving him “that come on babe look,” according to one Insta commenter. In response, 21 gives a look of shock that will forever be undefeated, much like the internet. 21 shakes off the trauma and gets into rapping with Drizzy once again, but we know the rapper might be scarred for life for what the fans have done to “Rich Flex.”

21 Savage’s Response To The Internet Trolls

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Drake and 21 Savage are on tour right now, so they are at the mercy of the massive crowds. And when something is in the mainstream media, Drake is always one to capitalize on good publicity. No doubt Drizzy will continue to make the same “21, can you do something for me” joke until the wheels fall off. And 21 will have to grin and bear it. Thankfully, being part of the cultural conversation is always a good thing. So even if it is something completely unintended, it’s well worth the cringe.

In other 21 Savage news, he recently hopped on a remix of Burna Boy’s “Sittin’ On Top Of The World.” He also hosted a kid’s basketball camp in Atlanta, GA, giving back to the community. On top of being the number one meme in the world, he’s touring with the most prolific rapper in history. Life is good when you’re music famous (on top of being internet famous).

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6ix9ine And Anuel AA Exchange Fighting Words Over Instagram

July 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Beef seems to be brewing between rappers 6ix9ine and Anuel AA. The two got into a heated back-and-forth via Instagram on Thursday, July 6th, causing fans in both camps to go up in arms. Both of them threw out salacious details of the other. According to comments on DJ Akademiks’ post on the matter, Spanish translator-commenters said, “Anuel calls 69 a Pedo even [though] he knew this while recording 2 songs [with] him.” This is a reference to 6ix9ine’s plea deal from child sexual performance charges back in 2015.

Apparently, 6ix9ine clapped back with “[saying] Anuel beat his ex while pregnant.” This is a serious accusation about a musical artist who has had a plethora of romantic relationships and has children with a few women. It’s a bit of a setback for 6ix9ine, who seemed to be righting the ship of his career by gifting the people of the Dominican Republic money mere days ago. Now, he’s getting into yet another confrontation with someone in the rap game.

Why Are 6ix9ine And Anuel AA Beefing?

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It’s fair to question Anuel AA about his pedophile claim about the New York hip-hop performer. The two created a couple of songs together back in the day. Insta commenters pointed out that Anuel would’ve known about the pedo thing at that time. Whether Anuel knew or not is up for speculation. But what is known is the two now have bad blood. How did the former collaborators reach such irreconcilable terms?

This seemed to have all started when 6ix9ine and Anuel AA’s brother appeared to get into an alleged altercation back in February. They could be heard in a video arguing and possibly throwing fists. It was only a matter of time before Anuel AA got involved. With the tirades screenshot by DJ Akademiks, we will have receipts for when this beef continues to grow. After both of them traded secrets in public, who knows where the fight goes from here?

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Lil Uzi Vert Flexes Piles Of Cash On Their Instagram

July 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

When rappers are in the midst of their fame, such as Lil Uzi Vert, a few weeks into their release of the Pink Tape, they have to flex. Lil Uzi is enjoying the success of the latest album drop, and they are letting their Instagram fans know about it. “Not 2 much Na!” reads the caption, along with a wolf emoji. The photos are of Lil Uzi lounging across two charter airplane seats. Fat stacks of cash cover both their body and the table in front of him.

The Philly native also threw out pictures and videos of their shows that have recently been turned up. And with sales projections for Pink Tape looking very impressive, Lil Uzi is looking for something no true hip-hop album has ever done: Make it number one on the Billboard 200. While it would be an impressive feat, it would make sense if it was Lil Uzi. They might be the best rapper in the world right now, with a meteoric rise in their career since 2020, when the artist rereleased their 2016 mixtape Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World 2.

Lil Uzi Vert’s Recent Success (And The Stacks To Show It)

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Wearing a black bunny mask and relaxing in the dough, Lil Uzi was tucking into one comfortable flight. What’s even more amazing is that they aren’t done making waves. They want to release their latest project, 222, soon. Other rappers, like Lil Tjay, are worried they’ll drop it on the same day or time as their own albums. But Lil Uzi Vert made it clear: They’d give the people what “they really want” if Pink Tape hit certain criteria. It looks like Pink Tape is going to surpass lofty projections, meaning Uzi could drop 222 any time now.

They’ve been in the rap game since 2010, but it wasn’t until their 2020 double-whammy that they achieved astronomical fame. First, they released the album Eternal Atake, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Second, their updated mixtape (mentioned above) surpassed all streaming markers at the time. (This was most likely due to the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.) People have listened to a ton of Lil Uzi since the coronavirus came onto the scene. And the rapper has been dealing with a sick amount of cash.

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Murda Beatz Reminds People Who Have “Never Heard Of Him”

July 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

“Murda on the Beatz, so it’s not nice.” This iconic music producer tag is in some of the most influential music in the rap industry. And while it’s everywhere, it’s easy to forget that Murda Beatz is, in fact, a man who just wants his flowers. In a recent TikTok post, shared via DJ Akademiks’ Insta feed, Murda’s in his car with a hangdog sad face. The caption above his head reads: “I’ve never heard of you.” In the background, he throws out a dozen songs with his infamous tag, all of them absolute earworms that we all remember.

Murda Beatz kicks the musical collage off with “Butterfly Effect” by Travis Scott. Then it’s “Nice for What” by Drake. Next is “MotorSport” by Migos, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B. Quavo and Takeoff’s “Hotel Lobby” and Drake’s “Portland” are mashed up right after. And this is just a taste of the songs Murda has had a hand in for over a decade. The Canadian record producer has worked with French Montana, Gucci Mane, and 2 Chainz as well.

Guaranteed: You’ve Heard A Murda Beatz Track

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Murda has had a prolific career already, and he’s only 29 years old. So when people are out there saying, “I’ve never heard of him,” it’s simple ignorance. He is in the background of plenty of rap tracks. Born Shane Lindstrom, he has 122 official production credits since 2014, with plenty of those songs charting. “Nice for What,” the 2018 summer song from Drake’s album Scorpion, is Murda’s most successful production, hitting number one in the U.S. charts and becoming an internet sensation for a few months.

While he’s still pumping out some dope tracks, Murda Beatz has been taking it a little slow recently. Back in 2021, Forbes honored him with a “30 Under 30” recognition for their music category. His only production credit this year is “Solteiras Shake” by Ludmilla with DJ Gabriel do Borel. After posting this TikTok, the safe bet is Murda is going to head back to the studio to keep showing people who he is…even if they don’t recognize him.

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Soulja Boy Sounds Off On Adam22 & Desto Dubb: Watch

July 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Soulja Boy has decided to enter the chat with podcasters like Adam22 and No Jumper. This beef has been bubbling for a while now, with Soulja going off in a video in September 2022 saying he made podcasters famous. He also said he had the most views out of any interview on a specific podcast. Now, he posted an Instagram Live where he ranted on Adam22 and Desto Dubb for five minutes.

In the video, he talks about Desto Dubb’s friend who died recently, repeatedly asking why his crowd is mad at Soulja when Soulja never did anything. Desto allegedly talked about how he slapped Soulja around, but the Boy wasn’t having any of that smoke. He then turns his attention to Adam22 at the end of the video when a commenter throws his handle in the chat. “Adam22, you can text me the address to No Jumper if you want. I can slide right now, bro,” Soulja Boy says.

What Soulja Boy Had To Say About Adam22, Desto Dubb, & Others

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“Stop playing with me, bro, for real,” Soulja continues, talking about both Desto Dubb and Adam22. He’s also talking about the random commenters in the chat trying to stir things up by adding handles into the chat so the contentious podcast host can come on with his opinion. There’s plenty of evidence of bad blood between the rapper and the podcast host, as well as a ton of alleged legal trouble for Adam22. Together, the pair make for some toxic content, with back-and-forth threats and disses.

While most of the video is borderline incoherent, the message is clear: Soulja Boy is done playing games with anyone and everyone. All Soulja has done news-wise this year is win a civil court case against his ex-girlfriend and show up on random podcasts. He also seems to want to beef with everybody in the rap game. Soulja says he used to try to fight with Bow Wow back in the day, and now he’s going after young rappers like NBA YoungBoy.

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Latto Dressed In Eye-Popping Pink Out In Paris

July 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Female rapper Latto stopped by the Eiffel Tower and other Paris attractions for an impromptu Instagram photo shoot. She was out in France for Iris Van Herpen’s Paris Fashion Week Runway Show. However, she took some time to herself to go shopping for some Chanel and to pose in a pink outfit that accentuated all of her curves. “Oui oui,” she says in the photo dump caption, complete with a lipstick mouth emoji.

The outfit Latto had on was nothing short of eye-popping. Her curly hair was done up, allowing her bangs to fall forward. Reflective shades and a pearl choker necklace with the Coco Chanel logo in silver adorned her face and neck. Her top, however, was the show-stealer: A double Chanel bandana enlarged to fit Latto’s chest, tied in the back, with the bottom flowing in the Parisian wind. Pink short shorts and thick, fuzzy pink heels completed the extravagant look.

Latto Is Quickly Becoming A Fashion Icon

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This isn’t the first time Latto has shown out as a fashionista. She showed up to the runway show as a beautiful butterfly. She’s also shown her appreciation to rap peer Cardi B with a $10k Chanel bag. Coincidentally, she has her own Chanel bag in this photo dump. A big fan of Coco Chanel, Latto believes there’s such a thing as “too much.” She ends the collage with a fun pose beside her friend, fashion model Brooklyn Nikole.

In other Latto news, she’s been posting a buttload of photos on her Instagram, literally. She’s been performing at various concerts around the world and hitting up the fashion world more often now. Basically, Latto is living the rap life she’s always dreamed of. She even brought the pink vibes to Poland, where she posed on a pink couch. (The rapper also signed a fan’s backside during a performance; Poland absolutely loved her while she was in the country.)

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Post Malone Shows Off His Dance Moves On Instagram

July 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Post Malone has been a busy man as of late, but that doesn’t mean he can’t break it down from time to time. The new father and slimmed-down rapper went to Instagram to show himself turning up and getting flexible with his dance moves. Complete with a CeeDee Lamb Dallas Cowboys jersey and his flowing beard, he bends down multiple times before hilariously falling into his friend in the corner of the video. (He tried to go down and twist, failing spectacularly.)

The man is always having a grand old time. And since he’s announced his fifth studio album, AUSTIN, was set to release in late July, Post Malone is definitely coasting to the finish line. He busts a move here, but we doubt he’s going to involve choreographed dancing in his concerts any time soon. Hopefully, for his massive shows, he’ll leave the physical efforts to the professionals

Post Malone’s Incredible Dancing Shocks Fans

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The video surprised plenty of Posty truthers. Many believed he didn’t have a single dancing bone in his body, but he proved those people dead wrong. The caption on the @nojumper Insta post says, “Post Malone Tries To Get Sturdy,” but we think he succeeded for the most part. Sure, he absolutely eats it at the end. Before that, he was getting the small living room crowd hyped with his charisma and flexibility.

AUSTIN is set to release on July 28th, about three weeks away from now. The 17-song tracklist may or may not include featured artists. Post Malone is slowly releasing details about the project. And fans are eating it all up, one small morsel at a time. His recent singles, “Chemical” and “Mourning,” are 29th and 69th, respectively, on the Billboard Hot 100 right now. Odds are, the album will be released with a high rating on the Billboard 200 as well. If only Posty’s dance moves could help with his album’s sales (not that he needs help).

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Ice-T Defends Coco’s Risque 4th Of July Photos Amid Backlash

July 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ice-T’s wife, Coco Austin, was incredibly hot on the Fourth of July. So much so that she was barely wearing any clothing and decided it was the perfect opportunity to show out to her Instagram fans. “Happy ‘4th of July’!! I’m celebrating in AZ. Yes, it gets HOT outside.” Not only was it hot outside, the comments on the post got heated as well, with many people criticizing Coco for inappropriate content.

To be fair, the comments might have a point. Coco wore a revealing white G-string and a red Arizona tank cut off mid-chest. Essentially, it left nothing to the imagination. But that didn’t matter to Ice-T. The rapper-turned-TV-star sounded off against the backlash, saying, “If you have a [problem] with Coco… Why do you still follow her??? Weirdo sh*t.”

Ice-T Sounds Off Against The Haters

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Ice-T also decided to respond directly to certain comments. For example, one person said on the IG post, “You are a mother…how do you think your daughter will feel when she sees these pictures??” Ice-T clapped back with a classic line that would make any rapper proud: “Go do some situps, b*tch. Lol.” While some are incredulous that Ice-T would approve of such photos being shown to the public, he doesn’t seem to mind at all.

Ice would like for people to “Simply Unfollow” if they aren’t okay with the pics. His love for Coco remains ever-strong. He recently went on the That Moment with Daymond John podcast episode to discuss why the two got married. Ice-T says he was watching plenty of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne and what they were doing as a couple. T thinks Ozzy wouldn’t be where he is today if Sharon hadn’t been running the show. He thinks of Coco the same way. She runs the show while he says he picked a partner who was ready for all of it. And despite the critics, Coco will no doubt continue to be herself on social media.

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