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Dr. Dre Pens A Heartfelt & Thankful Tribute To Quincy Jones

November 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing. And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.” That latter sentence could not be any truer, as the Chicago native and acclaimed producer was a force like no one has really ever seen before. His family released that statement earlier today and the news was previously confirmed by Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson. The multi-talented multi-media figure passed away in his Bel Air, California home with his loved ones by his side. He was 91.

Given his indelible and expansive impact in the world of music and entertainment, dozens of artists have been remembering Quincy Jones. LL COOL J, The Weeknd, Victoria Monet, Ice-T, and Darius Rucker are just a few to list off. Dr. Dre, one of the most influential names in his own right, spoke on Jones’ legacy in a moving Instagram tribute. In it, the West Coast icon expresses just how thankful and grateful he was to have met Mr. Jones and for all of the time they shared together.

Dr. Dre Adds To An Already Long List Of Touching Messages To Quincy Jones

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“Quincy is the reason why I decided to become a record producer,” Dre begings. “His records were my go-to when I started engineering. All of the time that I spent hanging out with him was priceless and I love how open he was- the advice he gave me, the conversations we had have helped me in my life and career. Forever inspired by the incomparable Quincy Jones.” A few hip-hop giants were in his comments showing him love for the words spoken. “The incomparable Q,” DJ Premier added. “,” Ludacris responded.

What are your thoughts on Dr. Dre’s tribute to Quincy Jones? Is the latter the most influential producer ever? Is he the greatest? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Dr. Dre and Quincy Jones. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Wack 100 Has Some Advice For Drake Amid His Back-And-Forth With DeMar DeRozan

November 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It seems that any sort of respect between Drake and now-Sacramento Kings wing DeMar DeRozan is gone. The two developed a strong relationship during the latter’s time with the Toronto Raptors. But after appearing at The Pop Out and making a cameo in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” video, he chose a side in the eyes of many (including Drake’s), even if though he may have meant nothing by it. The all-star spoke pretty confidently that he’s got no ill will toward him despite his moves in supporting K.Dot. But Drake has clearly been feeling some type of way since the rap battle and he let his true emotions get out about it.

While making an appearance during the Raptors home matchup against the Kings this past Saturday, Drizzy joined the broadcast team. It all went down after the local announcers asked about the potential of retiring DeRozan’s jersey as a result of Vince Carter’s now being up in the rafters. Overall, let’s just say the team’s global ambassador is not a fan of the idea. “If you ever put up a DeRozan banner, I’ll go up there and pull it down myself.” DeRozan clapped back later on with a Friday reference on his IG Story. This whole back-and-forth has drawn a lot of reactions from the internet, with people mostly taking both sides.

Wack 100 Tells Drake To “Chill Out” Over DeMar DeRozan

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Wack 100 is one of those folks who’s also offering up his take, but he’s playing the role of mediator instead. In a recent clip, the talent manager had a word to the wise for Drake, essentially warning him to “chill out.” He brought up multiple times that Compton is the “land of gangbanging,” and that DeRozan was right to side with his city instead of Drake up in Canada. His debaters argued against that latter point, citing that they were boys for years. But Wack continued to urge to them that DeRozan’s going to pick his hometown every time. Furthermore, he believes that the NBA veteran is pretty numb (despite his love for Lamar) to this rap feud and that’s why Drake is the only one pressed as a result.

What are your thoughts on Wack 100’s reaction to Drake and DeMar DeRozan’s ongoing feud? Does the manager make solid points, why or why not? Do you think Drizzy is coming across hurt or does DeRozan? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Wack 100, Drake, and DeMar DeRozan. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the worlds of music and sports.

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Bambi Appears To Respond To Lil Scrappy Expecting Another Child With A Woman

November 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Scrappy surprised fans this week when he posted up at a baby shower with his baby mama Shakira, who’s child – his fifth – is on the way. They’re very excited to welcome their boy in the world, although it’s unclear if they actually have a relationship or if they will just remain amicable coparents. Regardless, it seems like Scrappy’s ex wife and fellow Love & Hip Hop alum Bambi Benson responded to this news. She announced her children’s book on Saturday (November 2), which is called “A New Baby For Us.” Bambi shared the cover, encouraged users to pre-order it for ten dollars, and revealed that it’s about explaining a partner’s new baby to that partner’s kids, seemingly a reflection of the former couple’s children.

“When their dad announces they’re getting a new sibling, the three children have lots of questions,” Bambi’s book description reads, apparently mirroring Lil Scrappy’s unborn child. “As they adjust to the idea of a growing family, they learn that love doesn’t divide, it multiples! Together, they create a world of imagination, joy and endless adventures, even as they navigate the changes in their family. This heartwarming story shows that even with big changes, family love is endless.”

Bambi Seemingly Reacts To Lil Scrappy’s Unborn Child

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“Thank you, guys, for all of the pre-orders,” Bambi shared on her Instagram Story. “I truly pray this story will help some of you explain new family changes in a gentle way to your children.” She and Lil Scrappy seem like they’re in a great place now, even though we know that it’s not always going to be easy after a divorce. Hopefully things stay friendly and family-oriented, something that messages like these certainly help foment.

Meanwhile, Erica Dixon – the mother of Lil Scrappy’s oldest child – seemingly hasn’t addressed his unborn child yet. Maybe she, like a lot of fans, has more questions than answers about the whole thing. But at the end of the day, it’s none of our business. We’ll see if Bambi ever explicitly connects her new children’s book to Scrappy’s fifth child, and how all these relationship dynamics continue to inform each other and evolve in the near future.

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Mariah The Scientist Almost Breaks Down In Tears While Reacting To Young Thug’s Freedom

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug just took a plea deal in his YSL RICO case yesterday (Thursday, October 31), and he was reportedly released from prison with 15 years of probation. Of course, his freedom comes with many special conditions and considerations, but the rap community is reacting wildly to this news from the longest criminal trial in Georgia history. One of the happiest folks about all this is Thugger’s boo Mariah The Scientist, who recently reacted to his freedom during a live show. It was a very emotive moment of both prayer and responding to trolls who didn’t think this day would ever come.

“I just want to thank God for the day,” Mariah The Scientist expressed during a concert about Young Thug’s freedom. “I want to thank him for life, light, and love… for our family and our friends… for Jeff and our relationship… for covering us with the blood of Jesus, protecting us, keeping us safe. Every day. This has really been a long time coming, and it has been really hard. But I’m appreciative that you kept showing up for me and supporting me.

Mariah The Scientist Speaks On Young Thug Release

“There was people who was telling me I would never see him again,” Mariah The Scientist continued concerning Young Thug. “There was people who was laughing at me and laughing at our situation and making fun of us. Man, this s**t so f***ing crazy, man. This was supposed to be a prayer, hold on. Thank you, God, and Amen. Now back to me. All you motherf***ers who doubted me, and doubted this s**t, and said this n***a was never coming back, f**k all of y’all. What you gon’ say now, b***h? Now when I say Thug, we got to switch it up! […] This s**t is so f***ing unbelievable. But let’s just make it to the end so I can get on this jet. You know what I’m finna do.”

Meanwhile, this comes as others like YSL Woody are reacting to the Young Thug situation with very thankful and appreciative messages. Others aren’t so pleased, but probation and a lot of reform could lead to a brighter path ahead for the Atlanta rapper.

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Charleston White Labels Lil Durk’s Arrest A “Victory” For Black Americans

October 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Durk caused an uproar among the hip-hop commentary space and pop culture at large following his arrest this week for alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy. A lot of folks are breaking down the available information on the case, and since it isn’t much, they’re discerning what’s legitimate and what’s just rumor. However, others took a more opinionated perspective of analysis, making judgement calls on the situation. So it’s no surprise that Charleston White chimed in. The commentator and social media personality recently sat down for an interview in which he eviscerated the Chicago rapper’s alleged crimes.

“Yeah, this a real victory, this is a real victory,” Charleston White remarked concerning Lil Durk’s arrest. “Now, that demonic force – because it is a demonic force. It was a dark force. It was a dark energy that came down from Chicago and spread throughout America. I think we now finally get to put that fire out. I don’t think we’ll hear drill music ever again, I don’t think drill rappers will ever be celebrated ever again. Down goes the drill n***as. Down goes the drill n***as. Twelfth-round knockout, ’cause it looked like they had got away, and they get to ride off into the sunset. So this is a victory for law-abiding Black Americans who like hip-hop music, but don’t like the killing part of it.”

Charleston White Trashes Lil Durk Again

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When asked about fans advocating for Lil Durk’s freedom, Charleston White said that Smurk should stay in jail without bond, and that California will not provide him with street support from his alleged gangs. In addition, White also said that they blackballed Quando Rondo and Lul Tim for their self-defense. This refers to the alleged back-and-forth attacks between these crews and the violence and legal persecution that they all faced.

As for more updates on Lil Durk’s situation, the latest one we have is that he awaits transfer to Los Angeles from a Miami prison where he’s currently held. If you didn’t know, this is because a California indictment is what implicated alleged OTF members, and by extension Durk, in Lul Pab’s murder in the city. Still, there are a lot of unanswered questions that we’ll have to wait for clarification or explanation on.

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Ralo Proclaims His Support For Lil Durk After Alleged Murder-For-Hire Arrest

October 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Almost every corner of hip-hop continues to flood the media landscape with reactions to Lil Durk getting arrested on charges of alleged murder-for-hire conspiracy. Some showed their support for him whereas others took more critical stances of his alleged movement, his music, and what he usually stands for. On that first note, Ralo recently took to his Instagram page to offer his reaction to the Chicago rapper’s arrest. In his message, he condemned the street life that the media and culture sometimes glorifies, but also stressed the importance of keeping people in their families and reforming through unity, not punishment.

“I use to think hiring security was lame,” Ralo expressed concerning the Lil Durk situation. “I felt like it took away from me be a real street n***a. Until I went to federal prison and seen all the street n***as in prison for guns. I use to think beefing wit the opps was cool until I seen both sides lose. It might sound crazy to yawl but as Muslim we push peace. We don’t do this for us we do it for the sake of our lord. These court houses taking us away from our families. Our people in them graves wouldn’t want us in these cells. We suppose to stand together in prayer not stand over each other… #FreeDurk #FreeLucci #FreeThug #JumuahMubarak.”

Ralo Speaks On Lil Durk’s Arrest

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“when one Muslim experiences hardship or suffering, the entire community should feel the pain,” Ralo commented under DJ Akademiks’ post about his response, which you can find in the embed above. Given his recent reformation after his prison stint, this should come as no surprise. The Atlanta rapper recently squashed his beef with Kenny Muney for similar reasons.

As for Lil Durk, a fan already protested outside the Los Angeles federal courthouse to advocate for his freedom. Reportedly, he’s still in a Miami prison as he awaits a transfer to California in his case. There are a lot of different angles through which people are breaking down and discussing this arrest, and some are less sympathetic than others. Until we get a trial, though, there cannot be a judgement call yet.

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Big Meech’s Prison Release Prompts Generous Offer From Sexyy Red

October 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier today, The Jasmine Brand exclusively reported that Big Meech was released from prison after over two decades behind bars. His lawyer Brittany K. Barnett confirmed the news in a statement shared with Hot 97. “I’m overjoyed that Demetrius Flenory is finally free after nearly 20 years behind bars. Two decades is an incredibly long time, and it’s been inspiring to witness the power of hope and resilience,” she said.

“He used his time in prison to focus on personal growth and transformation, and now he has the opportunity to begin a new chapter,” Barnett’s statement continues. “He’s out, but millions more remain trapped inside – there’s still so much work to be done. We need to push for real change, for a justice system that recognizes the dignity and potential for redemption in every individual. Our commitment to challenging the injustices that still exist within the criminal legal system remains unwavering. There is nothing more urgent than freedom.”

Sexyy Red Wants To Perform At Big Meech’s Welcome Home Party For Free

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For obvious reasons, his loved ones are overjoyed. They’re flooding social media with uplifting messages following the release. Sexyy Red even hopped on Twitter/X to share her reaction to the news. “Where da welcome home party @ I’m trona perform for da freeski,” she wrote. Clearly, she’s happy about the latest development in Big Meech’s case, though it remains unclear whether or not she’ll actually get an opportunity to be part of his welcome home celebration.

Baller Alert reports that the Black Mafia Family founder will finish out his sentence in a halfway house in Florida, meaning that he’s not totally free just yet. For now, while he’s out of federal prison, it’s uncertain when his sentence will officially be over. What do you think of Big Meech reportedly being released from prison and moved to a halfway house? What about Sexyy Red’s reaction to the news? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Nicki Minaj Shares Shady Response To Historic BET Hip-Hop Awards Win

October 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Recently, Nicki Minaj made history by winning Album Of The Year at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards for Pink Friday 2. She was the first female solo artist in history to do so, and she was up against the likes of Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, 21 Savage, and GloRilla. The awards show aired yesterday (October 15), and while one might expect an enthusiastic reaction out of Nicki, she was not impressed.

In response to a Twitter/X post about the win, she shared a meme that shows Chucky from the Child’s Play franchise biting on a woman’s arm. Nicki’s reaction doesn’t necessarily come as a shock, as she has a rocky history with the BET Hip-Hop Awards. The tension started back in 2019 when BET shared a shady Tweet.

Nicki Minaj Posts Chucky GIF After Winning BET Hip-Hop Album Of The Year

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The Tweet in question followed Cardi B’s 2019 Grammy win. “Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj is being dragged by her lacefront,” it read. In response, Nicki announced that neither she nor the rest of Young Money would be performing at the BET Experience music festival. “Young Money will no longer be apart of the BET Experience or award show,” she tweeted at the time. “Summer Tour dates dropping soon.” She went on to drag the BET Awards months later, claiming it would “rather be a messy reality show than a prestigious award show.”

Nicki’s unenthusiastic response to her BET Hip-Hop Awards win comes shortly after she teased a potential hiatus on Stationhead. “I am doing a hiatus,” she told her supporters earlier this month. “But I have the Vogue thing, which I’m very proud and honored to do, and a couple things and then I’ll be taking a little moment to reflect.” What do you think of Nicki Minaj winning Album Of The Year at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards? What about her reaction to the win? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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The Joe Budden Podcast Reacts To J Cole Addressing Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef On “Port Antonio”

October 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, J Cole took fans by surprise by dropping his new track, “Port Antonio.” In it, he addresses Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud, which left listeners split. While some continue to believe he did the right thing by backing down, others think he should stop apologizing for things, including Joe Budden. During a recent episode of his podcast, Budden called Cole out, making it clear that he thinks trying to make amends with Drake just makes him look “soft.”

“I hate this soft hip hop sh*t, it’s soft. Call it what it is,” he said. “These n****s out here is h*es and b*tches… Having to cater to the feelings of n****s that they don’t invite to Thanksgiving, to Christmas, to New Year’s Eve.”

Joe Budden Calls Out J Cole

Budden continued, noting that while he’s not exactly a fan of Cole’s stance in this whole thing, he thinks he did a great job executing. “My caveat, exceptional rap. I’m saying two different points, this is exceptional rapping,” he said. It looks like Budden isn’t the only one who liked the song, however. Following its release on Instagram fans were quick to notice that Drake liked J Cole’s post. This appears to suggest that he liked what he heard, which doesn’t necessarily come as a surprise. After all, J Cole had nothing but nice things to say about him in the song.

“They say I’m pickin’ sides, ayy, don’t you lie on me, my n***a / Then start another war, ayy, Drake, you’ll always be my n***a / I ain’t ashamed to say you did a lot for me, my n***a,” he spits, for example. What do you think of J Cole’s new song “Port Antonio”? What about The Joe Budden Podcast‘s take on it? Do you agree with Budden or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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KSI Thanks Drake For Cosigning His Virally Clowned Trippie Redd Collab

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

KSI and Trippie Redd recently spoke to Official Charts for an interview about their new song “Thick Of It,” which is going viral for a few different reasons. One of them is the barrage of hate that the record received, which the artists briefly touched on but overall dismissed in the face of the track’s wider success. Another is how Drake responded to it, reposting it on an Instagram Reel and asking Adin Ross to play it on his stream. While we and many others assumed that the 6ix God did this in a mocking manner, it turns out that he actually has a lot of love for the collab.

“The Drake thing was crazy, man,” KSI expressed. “For him to even put the song on his Reel, that’s huge. I just couldn’t believe it, I was like, ‘What the hell?’ To be honest, I didn’t actually know. I had several people message me. Like, ‘Bro, Drake’s used your song!’ I’d just woken up like, ‘Yo, what?’ Then I saw it, and I was like ‘Mad!’ I messaged him saying ‘Big up, thank you for using it,’ and he was like, ‘Yo, I had to, it gets the people going!’ That’s sick, he’s legit. I appreciate it.”

KSI Speaks On Drake Cosign

Of course, Drake and Trippie Redd also have a pretty strong relationship, so this love is no surprise. Whether through past collaborations or previous link-ups, it seems like they’re still connected and supporting each other’s art. Whether or not the Internet agrees with the praise is another story. But as KSI and Trippie noted to Official Charts, they have plenty of responses on both ends to balance this. It made them appreciative of the overall reception and performance of the cut.

“I was held hostage to do this,” Trippie Redd joked on social media about his new KSI collab. “If this doesn’t hit 20 million the first month, KSI won’t let me go. Please free me.” We’ll see what’s the next viral hit to receive a Drake cosign, and how the relationship between these three artists continues to develop in the future.

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