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Erykah Badu Shows Off “Strawberry” Butt During Tour

July 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

If you want to know how Erykah Badu is doing, her Instagram mid-tour recap is all you need to see. The rapper posted a collection of photos to social media yesterday, all coming from her Unfollow Me Tour that she’s smack-dab in the middle of performing. Her first two pics? One is of her derriere under a shirt that says “HELMET,” pink sheer shoulder covers, and unique leggings. The other is a strawberry with a striking resemblance to Erykah Badu’s butt.

The rest of the photo dump — which you can see below — shows Badu on stage, living the tour life, soaking in the adoration from thousands of screaming fans. At the halfway point, while Erykah is being reflective, she seems ready to keep the show on the road. She picks back up on July 7th at TD Arena in Boston, MA. She ends on July 23 at another basketball arena, the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.

How Erykah Badu’s Tour Is Going

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Erykah has been setting the stage on fire recently. And while some fans have been rude to her, leaving the show early while she’s still singing, the tour has been a huge success. As she’s said in the past, the naming of the tour — “Unfollow Me” — definitely has to do with cancel culture. Via a VIBE interview, she wants to be herself, plain and simple, and if people don’t like what she has to say, “I don’t care, unfollow me, doesn’t matter.”

Erykah Badu wants to remind herself to drink from her own cup, not to harsh anybody else’s vibe. This tour signifies a return to her true self, something she’s thankful for. After the tour concludes, Badu is turning to the film industry, making a cameo appearance in a Netflix Broadway play adaptation. August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson stars Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington, with Badu as a yet-to-be-named character. Whoever she plays, that character will have a fruity booty (if the strawberry has anything to say about it).

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French Montana Next With The Michael Rubin Party Pics

July 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

French Montana got some incredible views at Michael Rubin’s Independence Day party in the Hamptons. This weekend saw multiple celebrities wear only white at the summer bash. And while Quavo has posted his own version of events, more and more photos keep surfacing from what looks like a legendary celebration. French is the latest with his views from the night’s festivities. “ABOUT LAST NIGHT! [Michael Rubin] APPRECIATE U FOR SENDING THAT CHOPPA,” he added in the captions. The first slide is a video of him entering the helicopter sent from the host to the hip-hop artist.

It becomes a party from there. The second slide is a photo of French Montana posing with Kendall Jenner. Druski, with his cowboy hat and anti-dress-code short shorts, dances around and daps up other guests in a soundless video. In the fourth photo, Lil Durk is chatting up French as dusk settles in. A collection of celebs — French, Rubin, rapper Meek Mill, basketball star James Hardan, and rapper Fabolous — came in for a group photo. Travis Scott and Kevin Hart make cameos in the later pictures, capping what looks like an unforgettable night.

French Montana & All Of Hip-Hop At One Party

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Michael Rubin is the CEO of Fanatics, the number-one apparel company of sports memorabilia. He hosted this lavish party, sent French Montana a chopper to get him to the party, and appeared in a bunch of clout-raising photographs. French seemed to have himself a wonderful time, smiling in each and every pic in his Instagram photo dump. Rubin commented on the post, saying, “Hurting today!!!” Which means the drinks were most likely free-flowing.

As for French Montana, the “Unforgettable” rapper most recently released “Je M’appelle” in the summer of 2022. Since then, it’s been fairly quiet for the Moroccan-American artist. However, he’s been working on a life-story documentary since 2017 that was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 16th. According to his Instagram, the movie “For Khadija” was produced by Drake and Diddy and tells the story of French Montana’s origins.

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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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Jack Harlow & Lil Durk Join Forces In New York

July 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Sometimes, we get the mash-ups we never knew we needed. For example, if, say, Jack Harlow were to pair up with Lil Durk, that would be a collaboration of the highest order. Especially right now, while both are at the top of the rap game. That’s exactly what happened on Independence Day; Jack and Durk paired up in the Big Apple for a photo. Posted on the Instagram page @nojumper, the caption reads, “Jack Harlow and Lil Durk tapped in. Would you want to hear a collab between these two?”

The answer to whether we want a Harlow-Durk song, of course, is “absolutely.” Whether that’s what they’re up to in New York is speculative at best. But we know they can make solid music together. Back in 2020, Jack Harlow and Lil Durk were on the French Montana song “Hot Boy Bling.” To get another certified banger from the duo would be a blessing in 2023.

What Are Jack Harlow & Lil Durk Up To?

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Kentucky-grown Jack Harlow has been doing shows and going to fashion events. Classic Harlow vibes. Funny enough, Jack did a show in Paris recently where the crowd had zero clue what the lyrics to his songs were. However, he got some cool praise from the iconic Kendrick Lamar, as well as Ludacris. Harlow has been accused of being a “culture vulture,” a white person making his millions in a predominantly Black art form. Despite this, he has many fans and many accolades, plus the praise of his peers.

As for Lil Durk, his song “All My Life” hit Platinum a few days ago. He’s also embracing his spiritual roots, posting photos of him engaging in Muslim prayer traditions. To see him and Jack Harlow mobbing in the streets of New York is a promising sneak peek into what might come soon. Lil Durk used to record his songs in a closet, and Jack is a nobody from the South. Together, they could make some rap gold.

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Meek Mill Previews An Unreleased Fabolous Verse

July 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Philadelphia-based rapper Meek Mill went onto social media recently to show off an unreleased verse from Fabolous. He puts Fabolous’ Instagram handle on the video, which shows a breakfast table with a half-full glass of orange juice. In the background, the verse is going off, with the Brooklyn rapper spitting his flow as Meek Mill bops the phone up and down a little. “I should not be taken lightly, ima heavy topic,” reads the caption, a nod to the final line you hear in the video.

As posted on THE HIP-HOP WOLF (@thehiphopwolf), many fans have gone to the comments to offer their takes. Plenty of people are calling the verse “whack” or “weak.” One commenter was confused about why Meek Mill was recording New York stuff. Others turned to Fabolous’ verse, saying that the rapper was “falling off.” Overall, it’s wonderful that Meek and Fab are coming out with new material. Even with their lengthy careers, they’re still hitting the studio to find fresh ways to rap about the same things.

How Meek Mill & Fabolous Got Here

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Meek Mill has been extra busy ever since he got out of prison in 2018. He released an album later that same year, Championships. In 2021, he came out with his fifth studio album, Expensive Pain, which debuted at number three on the Billboard 200. However, since then, he has broken off ties with Jay Z’s Roc Nation Entertainment and blasted Atlantic Records for low sales of his last album. He even claimed Atlantic Records got in the way of who came into the studio to record with him.

As for Fabolous, he recently teamed up with Diddy and the City Girls to produce the club banger “Act Bad.” Fab is looking to collab with more rappers than just Meek Mill. He called out Eminem as someone he’d want to rap with, calling him “Real Hip-Hop.” Time will tell if Fabolous gets into the booth with more hip-hop heavy hitters, but for now, we can enjoy a little taste of a Meek Mill-Fabolous verse. That only means good things are coming.

Read more: Fabolous Tells Incredible Kobe Bryant Story

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Lil Durk Celebrates “All My Life” Going Platinum

July 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Durk burst onto the scene a few years ago, shaking rap up with his unique style and early collaborative efforts. Once he got a verse on a Drake song, 2020’s “Laugh Now, Cry Later,” it’s been off to the races with the young rapper. Now, he’s sitting pretty with a Certified Platinum record for “All My Life,” a song from his 2023 album Almost Healed. This is Lil Durk’s first Platinum song as the featured artist. A collaboration with the one and only J. Cole, “All My Life” just topped a million total units sold in the United States.

“I send my love out to all my fans for keeping me motivated and hungry and not lazy and comfortable,” Lil Durk says on his Instagram. Adorning the post is a pic of him and J. Cole with a crowd of people, an ice cream truck in the background. Almost Healed has a 21-song tracklist that serves up some of Durk’s best songs yet, such as “War Bout It (feat. 21 Savage,” “Cross the Globe (feat. Juice World,” and “Stand By Me (feat. Morgan Whalen).” The Morgan Whalen collab showcases a mash-up of country and rap, an effective method.

The Legacy Of Lil Durk

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Fans have been overwhelmingly positive about Almost Healed, as well as the rapper’s recent embracing of his Muslim heritage. Durk is becoming more spiritual (at least in the public eye), and perhaps this will reflect in his music. With a Platinum song under his belt, Lil Durk is looking to continue running the rap game with maximum impact. He isn’t afraid to make waves and be who he truly is. So whenever his next album drops, fans know it will be even more “Durk.”

In other Lil Durk news, he was seen on Morgan Whalen’s tour stop in Chicago, which is Durk’s hometown. He is having a fun time with the amazing success that’s been years in the making. And best believe this is the first of many Platinum certifications for the rapper’s music.

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Rick Ross Test-Drives A 63-Foot Lamborghini Yacht: Watch

June 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rick Ross has done some flashy stunts in his day. Most recently, he got to test-drive a 63-foot Lamborghini yacht, giving his social media fans a complete tour of the water vessel. According to The Hip-Hop Wolf on Instagram, a yacht like this goes for between $3.5 million (pre-owned) and $6 million (new). “It’s a possibility for the collection of Da Boss,” Ross says in the video, referring to the fact that he may add this suped-up yacht to his litany of expensive vehicles. If the man already has plenty of Maybach cars, it only makes sense that he grabs a Lambo yacht too.

Showing off the specific features, Rick Ross gave us viewers a glimpse of the classic Lamborghini steering wheel. The vessel also has the Lambo icon on the tip of the nose. The upholstery has the number 63 on it. Lambo etched it in to denote the length of the yacht. Inside the master suite, Ross highlights the sleek windows and gigantic bed. Even the bathroom looks glamorous. Plus, there’s an interior lounge area with suede couches so he and his crew can relax in comfort and style. The video ends with Ricky Rozay taking the yacht for a spin around the Miami marina.

It’s Great To Be Rick Ross

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“You know how much I love boats,” Ross says at the top of the Insta video. “We here, live on it, baby. The one and only.” You can tell he’s hyped at the chance to drive this yacht around and potentially take it off somebody’s hands. In fact, it wouldn’t surprise us if he hasn’t bought the boat already. Luckily, $3.5-$6 million is nothing to one of the kings of rap. He recently dropped $30k to keep a Georgia health clinic going. Also, he has his own critically acclaimed car show.

It seems like Rick Ross is simply enjoying being himself. While he isn’t dropping too much new music, he is still playing the role of pop culture influencer by giving us the inside scoop on luxury items. Where he goes from here is anyone’s guess. However, our guess is he’s on the water in Miami… in his newly acquired Lambo yacht.

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Erykah Badu Reflects On J. Dilla’s Greatness

June 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Erykah Badu is currently on her “Unfollow Me” tour with rapper Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def). During her stop in San Diego, CA, she opened up about her musical relationship with the late J Dilla. Via Detroit rapper Frank Nitt’s Insta feed, she talked about the rap producer at length. “He didn’t really talk a lot,” Erykah said when a fan asked about what it was like to work with him. “He was very quiet… [Communicated] through the music, mostly.”

She also called J Dilla “super organized.” She referenced a detail that all of J Dilla’s Coca-Cola cans in his fridge were aligned so the logo was facing out. Dilla was an engineer through and through, and it showed. Erykah continues by saying he was generous and merciful. He taught people in the music industry, but Erykah Badu also says he would let others get away with stuff. “Like, he let a lot of people get away with, like, biting his sh*t,” Badu says. J Dilla died in 2006 from lupus complications. But his resolve impressed Erykah: “This is the most important thing; he was sick, but nobody knew. That speaks volumes.”

The Erykah Badu & J Dilla Relationship

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J Dilla was a tremendous hip-hop producer. His career, which started in the ’90s, included collaborating with A Tribe Called Quest and Common. He became a part of the Soulquarians collective, with Erykah Badu also being a member. Mama’s Gun, Badu’s second album from 2000, features the track “Didn’t Cha Know.” Dilla produced that track for his collective teammate, creating a solid friendship built around music. Recently, Logic claimed he had an entire album full of J Dilla beats that he eventually scrapped.

Erykah Badu’s “Unfollow Me” Tour is speaking to the current rampant cancel culture. Breaking down the meaning with VIBE a few weeks back, the Neo Soul artist lets her fans know if they don’t agree with what she says, then they should simply unsubscribe. “Whenever someone says something in the comments, they don’t agree; I don’t care, unfollow me, doesn’t matter.” She says she’s on a journey and that her audience is on their own journey, and that that’s all okay. The tour will conclude in late July in San Antonio, TX.

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Juelz Santana Says He’s Not A Fan Of Kobe Bryant

June 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Juelz Santana is a rapper with almost three decades of experience under his belt. That means he’s seen a lot of NBA basketball go down over the years. Entire generations of basketball greats, with front-row seats to some of the hottest names in the sport. And through all of that, Juelz has one thing to say: He wasn’t a fan of Kobe Bryant. As shocking as that claim might be, it makes way more sense when Juelz Santana provides context to the statement.

Despite the lack of love coming from Juelz, he says that the LA Laker legend “demanded my respect.” “You couldn’t hate on him. No matter what,” Juelz said in a brief conversation with sportswriter Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson. The NBA Insider at Bally Sports Network also relayed that Juelz was a big Michael Jordan fan back when he was dominating the league. Santana further explains that people treated MJ like how he treated Kobe. They were both guys people didn’t like, but those people couldn’t say anything bad about them due to their greatness.

Why Juelz Santana Didn’t Like Kobe Bryant

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Juelz Santana was not a huge Kobe Bryant fan because everybody at the time was claiming that Kobe was better than MJ. Being the big supporter of Jordan that he was, this common belief did not sit well. “[Everybody] always said he was better than Jordan,” said Santana, via Robinson, “so that was my whole dilemma with not being a Kobe fan.” Again, he did not knock the sheer impressiveness of the Black Mamba in his heyday. He doesn’t have a bad thing to say about Kobe, he just has to defend his day one guy, the guy who Kobe looked up to all his life.

Other than the miscellaneous pop culture drama, Juelz Santana is currently working on his latest album, We In Motion. The album reportedly has numerous collaborations, and he teased the tracklist a few months ago. However, he’s been teasing this album for about half a year, with delays crushing the excitement. His interview with Scoop B might help raise the buzz once more, especially with hot takes like not being a Kobe fan.

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DJ Khaled Reads From Drake’s New Poetry Book: Watch

June 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

“We The Best Music” collaborator DJ Khaled knows how to merge art forms and artists. Whether it’s a bopping new song with three features or social media content with special guest stars, the music producer is down to spread the love. Most recently, he’s spreading the love to one Aubrey “Drake” Graham and his new book of poetry, Titles Ruin Everything. The Toronto-based hip-hop icon gave DJ Khaled a copy of his first published work, with a notecard that said, “Courtesy of The Boy.”

“Life isn’t fair… but karma helps,” DJ Khaled says in an Instagram video showcasing the gift. He’s quoting from a random page he flipped to, offering a brief nugget of Drake wisdom. He continues: “Some days I got it all figured out… but most days I never learn.” Khaled turns the book towards the camera, claiming he isn’t making these lyrical couplets up. He continues to call “The Boy” Drake something special and different. “The minute you think you figured out The Boy,” Khaled says, “he writes a book!”

DJ Khaled + Drake = Neverending Success

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The infamous DJ is incredulous when reading this latest endeavor from Drake. The poetry is sparse, with single lines gracing each page, but the impact is palpable. “I charged the game… and paid the bill,” is another pithy quote Khaled reveals during his impromptu reading. He ends the video by giving us one last page worth of wisdom: “You’re nothing to write home about.” DJ Khaled says he’s taking his time reading the book — even if it’s very short — because each phrase makes you pause and think deeper about what’s actually being written.

Titles Ruin Everything is available on the website Drake Related. This isn’t the first time a rapper decided to get into the publishing game. Logic back in 2019 launched a short novel, Supermarket, accompanied by a full-fledged album soundtrack for the book. That same year, Russ crafted a self-help book, titled It’s All In Your Head. When you’re someone who has used their words to shape the culture vocally, it only makes sense to put those special thoughts down on paper. And then have DJ Khaled promote those thoughts.

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