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Joe Budden Insulted By Lil Yachty’s Claim That He Can Out-Rap Him On An Alchemist Beat

August 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Joe Budden was one of the most lyrically proficient rappers out there when he was active in the game. However, Budden retired back in 2016 and has been a full-time media personality ever since. Overall, his relevance in hip-hop has never been greater. His opinion is highly regarded, and fans tune in to hear what he has to say about a particular album, individual, or news item. Recently, Budden got to sit down with Lil Yachty, and they had some spirited conversations.

During this conversation, Budden and Lil Yachty had a spirited debate about rapping. In fact, Yachty made the erroneous claim that he could out-rap Joe Budden over a beat from the Alchemist. Budden was pretty stunned by this, however, he noted that he would be interested in battling for fun. Although there was a stipulation to this. As Budden explains, if he wasn’t retired, he would be insulted by the invitation. It’s easy to see why he would feel that way given just how incredibly talented Joe is on the mic.

Joe Budden and Yachty Go Back and Forth

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Budden joked that if the battle happened over one of Yachty’s “Nintendo” beats, he would probably get smoked. Although when it comes to something by The Alchemist, Joe is confident that he would be the one running laps around Yachty. At this point, however, we imagine Joe might just be a bit rusty as it pertains to writing lyrics. After all, it has been a pretty long time since we got any music from him. Meanwhile, Yachty has been active every single year since Joe retired.

Let us know what you think about this debate, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Joe Budden would get out-rapped by Lil Yachty? Is this a rap battle that you would be interested in seeing sometime soon? 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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Billie Eilish Raps Along To Young Thug’s “Power:” Watch

November 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Billie Eilish is a pop superstar who takes a bit of a different approach sonically. That is nothing new to anyone at this point. However, what some may not know is that she is also a fan of the hip-hop genre. In an article done a few years ago by Highsnobiety, they asked her about her love for rap. The publication referenced a XXL interview in which she mentioned Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino. That was Eilish’s way of dipping her toes into it, particularly with his album Camp.

While she respects artists in that lane, rappers sort of do the same with her. However, this recent shoutout was not really about her musical prowess. This one had more to do with her looks. If you have heard Drake and Lil Yachty’s song from For All The Dogs, “Another Late Night,” there is a bar in there that is very NSFW. Yachty raps, “I let her go, she fine as hell but baby wasn’t stylish / She had big t*ts like Billie Eilish, but she couldn’t sing (Drip).” However, Billie was fond of the lyric, funny enough.

Billie Eilish Is A Thugger Fan

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This time, Billie is now showing love to another top artist of this generation. In the short clip above, you can see she is sort of mouthing some of the words from a Young Thug track. It happens to be his track “Power” from the 2016 collaborative project, D.A.B. Muzic, Vol. 1. While it is cool to see, fans in the comments could not help but roast her. One goes, “bro said “she rappin”” Another says, “She dont even kno da lyrics ” While it is not a flawless performance at least she respects Thugger.

What are your initial thoughts on Billie Eilish rapping along to Young Thug’s “Power?” Is this one of Thug’s best songs? Do you think these two should work together in the future? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Billie Eilish and Young Thug, as well as everything else going on around the music world.

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Lakeyah Claps Back At Backlash For Rapping About Men As A Lesbian

May 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lakeyah recently responded to online backlash she faced after people pointed out that, as a lesbian, she raps about male lovers on her tracks. Despite some criticism, the Milwaukee rhymer maintained that she does so to relate to a wider listener base. “I can’t wait until you start rapping about being with women,” one user expressed on Twitter. “What’s the difference when a gay male artist talks about having a p***y and doesn’t have one?” the No Pressure Part 2 MC tweeted in response. In fact, this is far from the first time she’s addressed the issue.

“Don’t worry about the pronouns I use in my music,” Lakeyah previously expressed on Twitter. “I be tryna relate to the broader audience. If you gay rap it in gay. Hell idk leave me alone.” In another tweet, the “Real B***h” artist expanded on her sexuality and creative process. “Nobody MAKES me rap the way I do love,” she wrote. “I’ve been a lesbian since I was young & I also have been studying and making music since I was 14-15. Rapping the SAME way I do. With male pronouns for as long as I can remember. My sexuality is def a ‘if Yk Yk.’”

Lakeyah Addresses Backlash To Her Lyricism

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However, such conversations haven’t really dampened her career or visibility at all, so she’ll likely continue to brush off the haters. One of her most recent musical appearances was her contributions to DDG’s deluxe version of his album It’s Not Me It’s You. Alongside Coi Leray on the track “Rich B***h,” Lakeyah came through with her consistently boisterous and confident energy. Once you back up your choices with bars, rap fans find it a whole lot easier to understand.

Still, this does open up an interesting conversation on representation, relatability, and how much artists should cater to their listeners. Regardless, from the 22-year-old’s expressions, it’s clear she will do whatever makes her most comfortable and fitting as a lyricist. If, for her, that means including the widest net of people possible, than who is anyone to ask her to do any different? After all, it’s not like her music is overtly exclusionary to begin with. Let us know what you think of this debate in the comments and return to HNHH for more on Lakeyah.