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Kendrick Lamar Fans Notice He Responded To Drake’s “No Face” In Advance

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Yesterday, Drake proved to the world that he’s not finished by unveiling three new tracks on his burner Instagram account. The first was a solo track called “Circadian Rhythm,” followed by “Supersoak (SOD)” without Lil Yachty. Finally, he dropped “No Face,” a collaboration with Playboi Carti. Of course, the surprise release is drawing big reactions from fans and critics alike on social media.

As listeners dissect the Toronto hitmaker’s lyrics, many are pointing out apparent jabs at Kendrick Lamar. On “Circadian Rhythm,” for example, Drake spits about dodging “funeral dates.” Some believe this could be a reference to Kendrick’s Juneteenth Pop Out show in LA, which fans jokingly dubbed a funeral for Drizzy online. The title of the song is also used in Kendrick’s second Drake diss, “6:16 In L.A.” It’s billed as a sequel to his 2013 song “The Language,” which was widely believed to be a response to Kendrick’s “Control” verse.

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Fans Dissect Drake’s “No Face” Lyrics

Obviously, Kendrick has yet to fire back, though he may have done so in advance. @AndresWrites called attention to a few of Drake’s “No Face” lyrics on X last night, as well as a diss from Kendrick’s “Meet The Grahams.” On “No Face,” Drake says that his therapist put in their 30-day notice. On “Meet The Grahams,” Dot suggested that therapy wasn’t enough for Drake and that he should instead strip his ego with ayahuasca.

Kendrick is far from the only fellow rapper fans think Drake took shots at on “No Face,” however. Listeners think he warned everyone that joined in on the 20 v. 1 battle, rapping “I’m just so happy that n***as who envied and held that sh*t in got to finally show it/ I’m over the Moon, yeah, we’ll see you boys soon.” What do you think of Drake dropping three new tracks last night? Which one is your favorite? What about fans pointing out that Kendrick Lamar fired back at his “No Face” lyrics ahead of time? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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SZA Geeks Out Over Fan-Made Bjork Mashups Of Their Biggest Hits

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SZA is absolutely losing her marbles over discovering some fan-made Bjork mashups. According to Uproxx, the Icelandic singer was actually the one to unearth this frankly impressive concoctions. She sent them out on her X account and the St. Louis, Missouri product was in shock, but in a good way. ““I’M SORRY WHAATT?? I BEG UR F***ING PARDON !???”, and “DAAAAAAHHHH”, were her animated responses to learning about these two tracks. “PAGAN BARRYMORE” and “Hunter”/ ”Seek & Destroy” have both been on YouTube for several months to a year. However, its pretty cool that these two respective superstars are reacting to their fans in this manner.

It’s worth noting that SZA is a massive fan of Bjork’s. About two years ago, the SOS hitmaker went onto label her as the G.O.A.T. in her eyes. “I’ve always loved Björk. She’s the GOAT to me. From the way she was beating up reporters to the way she emotes in her music, she’s just the realest b**** alive”.

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SZA Is A Bjork Superfan

In that same interview with EW, SZA recalled where her fandom started. “[An] iPod I found had a bunch of music, and [Bjork’s] music was on there. But I had already been listening to it because we did dances to it in high school. I was part of a company called Special Dance, and we did a dance to ‘Jóga’”. Additionally, around the release of her future SOS track “I Hate U”, she tweeted out in 2021 about talking with Bjork and how surreal it was. “Day 6 at number one and I’m texting Bjork rn . Life is as it should be .. sensational… I love you all so much . Please have a fire day”.

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What are your thoughts on these SZA and Bjork fan-made mashups? Which one is your favorite of the bunch? Did you know that she is a huge fan of the Icelandic singer? 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 SZA. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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BeatKing’s Tragic Death Leaves Social Media Users Devastated 

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Recently, beloved Houston rapper and producer BeatKing passed away at the age of 39. His manager Tasha Felder confirmed the tragic news in an Instagram post yesterday, penning a heartfelt message about the devastating loss. “Today, August 15, 2024 we have lost @clubgodzilla,” she began. “Beatking has been the best part of the club for over a decade. He has produced and worked with so many artists that his sound will forever live. He loved his daughters @clubgodparenting, his music and his fans. We will love him forever.”

Early on, BeatKing’s cause of death was unknown, but a rep told TMZ today that he passed away after suffering a pulmonary embolism. Reportedly, he had been hosting a takeover on Urban One/Radio One when he fainted. The artist was promptly rushed to the hospital but later died with his two daughters by his side.

Read More: BeatKing’s Cause Of Death Revealed

BeatKing Dies At 39 After Suffering A Pulmonary Embolism

BeatKing’s Tragic Death Leaves Social Media Users Devastated 
BEATKING performs onstage during Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 2024 at State Farm Arena on June 22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Of course, BeatKing’s death has elicited big reactions from both fans and peers. 2 Chainz, for example, took to Instagram today to share some kind words about his former collaborator. “My condolences @clubgodzilla ….. God Bless your soul and family,” he wrote. Bun B also posted a heartfelt message about the loss yesterday.

“It’s always the good ones,” it begins. “Damn this sh*t hurt. Just a great spirited person. We lost a talented artist and father. Prayer for @talameshia and his loved ones. RIP @clubgodzilla.” Countless others are weighing in on X, looking back on his life and sending their best to his family as they navigate this difficult time.

Social Media Users React To BeatKing’s Death

What do you think of BeatKing’s recent passing? Share your thoughts in the comments section and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check out some social media users’ reactions to the tragic news down below.

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Bun B & Boi-1da Dismiss Sauce Walka’s Belief That Drake Doesn’t Have Love For Houston Rappers

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Yesterday in an interview with The Breakfast Club, veteran Houston, Texas rapper Sauce Walka voiced his strong opinion on Drake. According to him, The Boy doesn’t have as much of an appreciation for the former’s hometown rap scene as the latter would have you believe. This is something that Sauce has expressed since 2015 way back when Drizzy held his Houston Appreciation Weekend. However, pretty recently, these two have reconciled, so bringing these feelings back to the surface is a little interesting. Overall, it seems that the trend in hip-hop for 2024 is to pile on the Canadian megastar.

As for what Sauce had to say exactly, here are a couple of quotes from his sit-down with Charlamagne tha God and the crew. “Still to this day, why does Drake not have a bunch of records with Houston artists? You’ve been doing that with Atlanta. It’s 7, 8, 9, 15 artists that you got songs with in Atlanta”. “Travis Scott is still the only rapper that’s got a song with Drake. It makes sense ’cause it’s an equal trade. It’s not like, ‘I’m helping Houston and changing your life’”. “It’s about fair exchange and business. If you are using the lineage and the culture of somebody’s city, do something that helps not yourself; do something that actually makes the economy of that city and music bigger and greater”.

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Bun B & Boi-1da Think Sauce Walka Is Delusional For Drake Slander

 
 
 
 
 
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Another comment that Sauce Walka made was in regard to acknowledging the fact that Drake did work with Bun B. However, “No disrespect to Bun B, [but] he’s from Port Arthur; he’s not from Houston. This is Houston, Texas we talking about”. This got around to the UGK legend, and it led to him responding via a dedicated Instagram post, according to HipHopDX. “Born in Houston. Northwood Manor. Moved to West Side PA in 6th grade. None taken”. A more common collaborator of Drizzy’s, producer Boi-1da also decided to chime in via a reply to a comment left on a DJ Akademiks repost of this interview. “Travis, Bun B, Pimp C, OG Ron C, DJ Screw, Multiple Houston producers etc… the sense of entitlement is crazy though.” Boi-1da hit back with, “selective memory 😂”.

What are your thoughts on Bun B and Boi-1da’s responses to Sauce Walka’s claims about Drake and Houston? Do you think Walka was making some out of pocket statements, why or why not? Are him and Drizzy now back on bad terms in your eyes? 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 Drake, Sauce Walka, Bun B, and Boi-1da. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Hip-Hop Mourns The Tragic Passing Of M.O.P Affiliate, Foxx

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Foxx, M.O.P.’s former tour manager and former member of the rap group Lethal, died on August 3 after a 15-year battle with scleroderma, an autoimmune disease. The Bronx native’s respirator was removed from her on August 2 in the hospital. She was 55. DJ Kid Capri, a childhood friend of Foxx’s, broke the news on Instagram in a heartfelt post, paying tribute and detailing the story of the last time he saw her in the hospital.

The hip-hop community best knows Foxx as the “mother figure” of the Brownsville-based duo M.O.P. She played an integral part in the duo’s successful run in the late 1990s and early 2000s. “M.O.P. wouldn’t get nowhere if it wasn’t for me. I’m like their Mother Goose,” said Foxx in a previous interview. “They don’t got no mothers, no fathers, none of that sh*t. I can put them in check, and I’m probably the only one that can do that, partly because I’m older than them.” Of course, the hip-hop community paid tribute following Capri’s announcement.

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Foxx Passes Away At 55, Hip-Hop Legends Mourn

DJ Premier also shared a tribute to Foxx, accompanied by a video from 1998 of her rapping on a tour bus while she was traveling with Gang Starr. “I’m hurt in more ways than one, but your pain is gone now,” he said. “Even tho I saw you in the hospital Tuesday, it sucks to get that call. We all are gonna miss you so much but the fun times are documented in our souls. You were HardCore and Sweet at the same time. Would f*ck up anybody that fronted on us or you. My beautiful Foxx Beige sleep peacefully Queen.” Fat Joe referred to her as “family,” while The Alchemist expressed his condolences as well, calling her “the illest.”

Foxx’s death is the latest in what has been a sad last few weeks for hip-hop. Chino XL, long considered one of the most underrated rappers of his era, unexpectedly died on July 28. DJ Polo, the former Juice Crew member best known for his career-defining work with Kool G Rap, passed away the day before. The hip-hop world continues to mourn the passing of its legends. We would like to extend our condolences as well.

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Kamala Harris Uses Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” At Atlanta Rally Leading To Mixed Reactions

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Kamala Harris’ latest rally in Atlanta, Georgia featured the use of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” diss track, a decision that’s leading to mixed reaction online. While many voters in attendance appeared to be excited by hearing the iconic song, others on social media have been labeling the moment cringe.

“She literally is the most cringe nominee ever it’s not even close,” one critic on X (formerly Twitter) wrote. Another remarked: “hilarious timeline: the world where Not Like Us becomes 1996 Macarena,” referencing the infamous moment from the 1996 Democratic National Convention. Despite the negative online response, in videos from the event, many fans can be seen rapping along and enjoying themselves.

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Kendrick Lamar Films Music Video For “Not Like Us”

Watts, CA – June 22: Kendrick Lamar dances during the music video shoot for “Not Like Us” at Nickerson Gardens on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in Watts, CA. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The use of “Not Like Us” isn’t the only involvement hip-hop got during the night. Megan Thee Stallion also performed on stage. “Now I know my ladies in the crowd love their bodies. If you want to keep loving your bodies, you know who to vote for,” she said before launching into song. Quavo also spoke about the issue of gun violence and the death of his Migos partner, Takeoff. “One of these issues that I care about is resolving the gun violence issues,” he told the crowd. “You can’t understand the struggle of gun violence if you not in the field or in the heart of it. So, one thing I learned from working with Vice President Harris is she always stand on business. From inviting me to the White House last year to discuss these solutions, to passing the biggest gun safety laws today.”

Kamala Harris Uses “Not Like Us” During Campaign Rally

Check out clips of “Not Like Us” playing during Harris’ rally above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar as well as the 2024 Presidential Election on HotNewHipHop.

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Chino XL’s Passing Has The Entire Hip-Hop World Mourning

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The hip-hop world continues to lose one artist after another it seems this year. Just several hours ago, numerous reports, including one from AllHipHop, are confirming the passing of Bronx talent, Chino XL. With it being so fresh, the cause of his shocking death is not yet available. Someone a part of his team broke the news via the now late MC’s Instagram account. “The family of Derek Keith Barbosa, professionally known as Chino XL, is devastated to relay the news of his passing. Chino died on the morning of Sunday, July 28, 2024, at home. He was 50.” Thankfully, his legacy is expansive, as “Chino is survived by his children, Chynna, Bella, Lyric, Kiyana; his stepson Shawn; grandchildren Emmy, Emery, Chris, Luis, and Dyani; his mother, Carole; and his former longtime partner Stephanie.”

This sudden and saddening news has taken the hip-hop world by storm, leaving many of the genre’s greats to an outpouring of support and love. Chuck D of Public Enemy was one of them, tweeting out, “
@CHINOXL⁩ was my brother in rhyme & Art. He encouraged my graphics forward. We exchanged art books. He looked out to protect my lyric books better. He supported my events. We supported his music & 🙏🏾rt”.

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Chino XL Was A Beloved Figure In Rap

The Southern legend Bun B was another to remember Chino XL’s legacy and how amazing a person he was. “This is @chinoxl he was my brother. He was a man of the people… was strong and proud. He was one of the greatest to ever write rhymes. Intimidation on two feet. But a heart of pure gold. I loved my brother, and I will miss my brother. As many others will. My prayers for his soul, his family and friends and all who supported him. Hip hop sheds a tear tonight. Long live Chino XL. Rest in paradise.” Others to react were KXNG Crooked, Hi-Tek, E-40, Dante Ross, and Termanology. Additionally, Naughty By Nature, Young Dirty Bastard, Evidence, Living Legends, Sage Francis, Myka 9 and Stu Bangas also shared their condolences via comment or post on social media.

HNHH also sends our thoughts and prayers to Chino XL’s family and friends during this unthinkable time. What are your thoughts on the passing of Chino XL? How shocked were you once you heard the news? What songs and albums of his did you enjoy the most? Is he the most underrated talent from New York? 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 Chino XL. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Tory Lanez Achieves Shocking Sound Quality On New “Prison Tapes” Tracks

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Last year, Tory Lanez was sentenced to ten years behind bars for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot. Since then, the performer and his legal team have been hard at work trying to overturn his conviction. While this has proven to be no easy feat, Lanez hasn’t let this discourage him and continues to push for the verdict he’s hoping for.

Luckily for fans, he also hasn’t let his prison stay stop him from dropping new music. Today, he unveiled two new tracks from his recently announced Prison Tapes series, “Cell 245” and “Wish I Never Met You.” So far, Lanez’s latest arrivals have received mostly positive feedback. Many also point out the songs’ impressive sound quality, despite being recorded through a jail phone.

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Tory Lanez Drops New Music From Behind Bars

“Given that the vocals were recorded through a jail phone, the sound quality is actually impressive. Tory Lanez really made it work under those conditions,” one X user notes. “Tory Lanez really got some cr*zy quality on this song. You dead can’t even tell he did this over a prison phone,” another says. Lanez did appear confident in his ability to emulate the same quality he was achieving when he was out when he announced the project earlier this week. Nonetheless, fans are amazed.

“After about 20-something to 30-something f*ck-ups and mistakes, me and my engineer have finally figured out how to record music over the jail phone and still keep the quality as professional as I had it on the street,” he declared at the time. “It’s over. I done cracked the f*cking code, man. This means that not even these prison walls can stop me from dropping new music. It’s cr*zy!” What do you think of Tory Lanez releasing new music from behind bars? Are you impressed with the sound quality? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Irv Gotti Sued For Alleged Multiple Accounts Of Sexual Assault On The Same Woman

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Outsiders and fans of artists on the Murder Inc. Records label have been suspicious of Irv Gotti for quite some time. Part of their skepticism comes from his uncomfortable past comments about one of his biggest signees, Ashanti. On numerous occasions, the record producer claimed to have been in romantic relationship with the R&B star. However, she put those comments to bed in a past interview. “Let’s clear this up. We’re not gonna say relationship. We dealt with each other, but was Irv my boyfriend? Was I his girlfriend? Never…Irv had several girlfriends, so I’m a little confused by the label and the description”. Now, you could call these fortune tellers truth tellers after Irv Gotti’s recent sexual assault accusations.

According to a report from Miami New Times, the controversial label head is being sued by a woman who is being referred to as, Jane Doe. She filed the lawsuit in Miami-Dade County on July 11 and according to the documents, Doe claims that there were three separate times in which these assaults occurred. They allegedly took place from 2020 to 2022 in Miami, Atlanta, and Saint Martin. In one portion of the lawsuit, it says that this has continued to affect Doe even until now.

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Fans Are Not Too Shocked About Irv Gotti’s Sexual Assault Allegations

“As a result of this sexually abusive relationship, Plaintiff has suffered severe emotional and psychological harm for which she had to be committed to a psychiatric ward. These injuries continue and affect Plaintiff to this day.” This woman states that her and Irv Gotti met through a mutual friend at a poker tournament in the summer of 2020. That is when he invited on a trip to Saint Martin where he eventually tried to force her to have sex. Apparently, if Doe did not comply, Gotti was going to send her on her way. That appears to be when they began their two-year relationship. In the suit, she says she only stayed “due to his power and influence in the music world”.

As for the Miami assault, Irv Gotti attempted to convince the woman to give him oral sex in a Four Seasons hotel elevator. Then, in Atlanta, Gotti forced her to perform the same act in the back of an Uber after flying her out. That allegedly was the final straw for Doe, and she wound up breaking things off and since then, she claims that Gotti has been attacking her on his “vast social network in and around Los Angeles,”. So far Gotti does not have an attorney, nor has he commented on any of these allegations. For now, keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Irv Gotti and this developing story. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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The Hip-Hop World Reacts Divisively To Donald Trump Assassination Attempt

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The assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s life yesterday (Saturday, July 13) in Butler, Pennsylvania shocked the world. Many folks reacted wildly to it online, whether with their funniest memes or with their most sobering statements on the matter, including the world of hip-hop. There were a lot of rappers who commented on the Trump shooting via their social media accounts, and the reactions were just as varied as the level of support that rap has voiced for the convicted politician. Some of them issued more comical takes, whereas others expressed how disturbed they are by this incident, which left at least one other person dead in addition to the suspected shooter and two more injured.

Some of the numerous MCs that came out in support of Donald Trump recently (or, to be fair, a while ago) wished the former president well, such as Lil Pump and Sleepy Hallow. Others have yet to post about it publicly online, although we’re sure that they have their thoughts on the subject as well, as it was another “shot heard around the world” moment. Either way, they feel glad that the New York business tycoon made it out of this attempt alive. It was a close and terrifying situation.

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Plies Reacts To Donald Trump Shooting

Of course, there were other figures in the hip-hop community whose jokes were less sympathetic, but not every Trump critic is like that. Some folks like Kid Cudi made it clear that they don’t support him at all, but still expressed their best wishes that everything turn out okay for him. It’s important to recognize that just because this attempt might’ve been birthed by extremism, it doesn’t mean that future attempts will be prevented by extremism. As such, President Joe Biden and many others condemned this violence and wished Trump well despite their disagreements with him.

More Rappers React To Assassination Attempt

Meanwhile, we’re sure this will further spur the MAGA fervor and elicit a whole lot of chaotic discourse between supporters and detractors. Trump fortunately survived, and we’ll see how this impacts the path of the election and its discourse. Maybe this will be a contentious debate between both sides… maybe it’s a point of unity. But either way, we know to expect plenty of bars about the subject in the near future.

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