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CupcakKe Returns After Six Years With “Dauntless Manifesto”

July 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chicago, Illinois rapper cupcakKe is by far and away not your average rapper and Dauntless Manifesto proves that still. Sure, she talks about some stereotypical topics in her music, but the delivery is truly one of a kind. She blew up in the mid 2010s with songs like “Cpr” and “Deepthroat”. Both were so absurd that they went viral online and gave her a semblance of an audience. Presumably, a lot of listeners were not able to take her seriously enough to really stick around. It seems that she was before her time, as now ratchet hip-hop is all the craze right now. Artists like Sexyy Red, Sukihana, and Ice Spice, are just some examples of this. While these three might cite Nicki Minaj as the reason why they became rappers, cupcakKe started this unapologetic wave years ago.

Her lyrics might not seem like a lot on the surface, but she is a true pioneer whether people want to admit it or not. It is why the return of cupcakKe on Dauntless Manifesto is so exciting. After six, long years with no album, her unhinged bars are still bountiful on this fifth studio LP, but the topics are not the typical fare. A day before Dauntless Manifesto arrived, cupcakKe revealed on X what she was bringing to light. “This album speaks on Police Brutality, Body positivity, Racism, Poverty, Suic*de , Self Love, ETC.” What is also so cool about this, is that the instrumentals are always different. “Hip hop , pop, hyper pop, Afro pop, rock” all land here and we cannot be more excited about this tape.

Listen To Dauntless Manifesto By CupcakKe

Dauntless Manifesto Tracklist:

Grilling N****s II
Connect 4
Water Balloon
Rock Paper Scissors
Dora
Qu*ef
Aura
Dui
Double Homicide
Little Red Riding Good
Cody
Nun Nun
Yawn
Dementia
Backstage Passes
Cruella

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The Foreign Exchange Reunite For The First Time In 6 Years For “The Grey / I Couldn’t Love You More (Dub)”

July 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Underground rapper/producer duo The Foreign Exchange is back with a fresh set of tracks called “The Grey / I Couldn’t Love You More”. This is the most recent offering from rapper of Little Brother, Phonte, and Dutch producer Nicolay. It is their first under this moniker in a little over six years, as it follows up on the single “June”, which dropped on the fourth of that month in 2018. In terms of projects, The Foreign Exchange’s last offering was a 2017 tape called Hide&Seek. In usual fashion, you are getting great material from Phonte and Nicolay, as both tracks in this two pack go over extremely well.

Overall, “The Grey” offers up a little more in terms of lyrical substance. However, the more subdued “I Couldn’t Love You More” is still a rich listening experience thanks to the production from Nicolay. The latter, according to HipHopDX, is actually a remake of R&B legend Sade’s track of the same name. Tigallo is responsible for the rendition and does a great job capturing the magic of the original. So, why are The Foreign Exchange returning after a such a long hiatus? Well, this is all a part of a 20th anniversary celebration of the duo’s debut project together, Connected. Additionally, they are releasing a limited number of colored vinyls (300) to commemorate this special occasion.

Listen To “The Grey / I Couldn’t Love You More (Dub)” By The Foreign Exchange

Quotable Lyrics From “I Couldn’t Love You More (Dub)”:

Be my darling
Be the one
I wouldn’t wanna lay or ever love
With another, with another, babe
If everyone in the world
Could give me what I wanted

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Joe Budden Won’t Return To Gillie & Wallo’s “Million Dollaz Worth Of Game” Podcast

December 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

There are fewer feuds within the rap podcasting world than within the genre itself, but there are still some scuffles here and there. However, one of its most prominent– that of Joe Budden and Gille and Wallo of Million Dollaz Worth Of Game– became water under the bridge this year. On this program, the three individuals squashed their issues with each other earlier in 2023, and came together for quite the engaging and compelling conversation. That’s why many folks thought something went wrong when the Slaughterhouse MC told the Need to Know Podcast that he’ll never appear on Gille and Wallo’s show again.

“I’m never doing that show again,” Joe Budden told the show’s host, SaVon. “If they call me, I’m there for them. Just not on their show. But anything that Gillie and Wallo need from me, I’m there. Love them, f**k with what they’re doing. I just don’t need to be on the show again. But they have my support.” Of course, this could be for many different reasons. Maybe they don’t want to recycle content just yet, maybe they don’t want to compete as directly with each other, or they simply don’t feel a strong enough urge to do it again.

Joe Budden Speaks On Other Content Creators: Watch

For those unaware, tensions between these groups grew back in 2020 when The Joe Budden Podcast discussed a producer’s departure from Million Dollaz Worth Of Game following a pricey Barstool Sports deal. “Why was y’all n***as talking about us on your podcast?” Gillie retorted on social media. “We don’t talk about other podcasts on our podcast. It must be dead fred over that motherf***er, huh? Stop speaking on business that you n***as don’t have no f***ing clue what y’all talking about. Because I will catch you n***as in traffic, and then what’s gonna happen?”

There were some more shots and jabs here and there, but things cooled down until their podcast appearance. Even though it’s something that’s apparently not happening again, it was great for the culture to see. Now, with 2024 right around the corner, we look forward to seeing what these gentlemen can bring to the new year and hip-hop. For more on Joe Budden, Gillie, and Wallo, keep checking in with HNHH.

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LeBron James Demands Ja Morant To “Go Be GREAT Again,” He Responds By Dropping 34 And Hitting Game Winner

December 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ja Morant might have cost his team a chance of making some actual noise in the postseason. Of course, it is due to his 25-game suspension he was handed down for multiple gun-flashing incidents on social media. Without him, they have severely struggled. Until last night, the Memphis Grizzlies were 6-19, good enough for 13th in the Western Conference. If they want a shot to make some sort of postseason play, they certainly have their work cut out for them. If they want to shoot for the 10th seed, the last Play-In spot, Memphis needs to get past Phoenix, and maybe Golden State.

Right now, Ja’s team is 6.5 games out of that spot, even after the Murray State product’s heroics. He made his return to the hardwood last night on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans. It was a sold-out crowd and they certainly got their money’s worth. It went down to the wire and with the game tied, Ja had the ball in his hands. He got into the lane and had the perfect touch on a floater. It bounced off the rim and dropped to seal the deal.

LeBron Roots For Ja Morant

But it was not just the game-winner that was impressive. Ja went off for 34 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. While he certainly had a lot to prove to himself, the fans, his teammates, and the league, he had someone in his corner. Before and throughout the game, LeBron James was pulling for him the entire way, according to Vlad TV. The tweet above is just one of a handful that he sent out. The last one he shared was the chef emoji and number emojis that wrote out 12.

What are your initial thoughts on LeBron James rooting for Ja Morant? Do you think he is pulling a LeGM to secretly recruit him to the Lakers? Was he wrong to support him, especially after the gun flashing? With Number 12 back, do the Grizzlies have a chance to sneak into the Play-In Tournament? 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 hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around LeBron James and Ja Morant. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the sports world.

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Joe Budden’s Rap Return Might Happen Soon, He Hints

November 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Joe Budden hasn’t picked up the mic in a long time, deciding to further his media career within the culture and impact it positively from that perspective. While his track record isn’t perfect, just like anyone else’s in this field, it’s hard to argue against his knowledge, influence, and idiosyncratic framework through which he views hip-hop. However, the Slaughterhouse MC recently hinted on his podcast that all this might change soon. Moreover, Sunday’s conversation (November 26) saw him and his co-hosts discussed new music that week, including Kanye West and company’s new song “Vultures.” This is where Budden made his return to rap a possible reality in people’s minds.

Speaking on “Vultures,” Joe Budden said that he’s a big fan of the beat behind it, adding that it “fills his music appetite.” As discussion on the track was dying down, this is where he added some fuel to the speculative fire of the future of his rap career. “Don’t worry, I called Just Blaze the other day,” the New York media personality began. “I’m done talking about these rappers. I’ll do it myself, I’ll do it myself.”

Joe Budden Hints At Rap Comeback: Watch At The 1-Hour & 45-Minute Mark

When one of his co-hosts asked if this was a legitimate return to rap, he had the following answer. “I’ma listen to what Just Blaze has in there that might make somebody want to rap,” Joe Budden remarked. “I’m laying a 15-minute record for sale, $20. It just might be [an] EP but you gonna get this first track for $20.” While he clarified that he doesn’t have any concrete plans, it’s better than nothing. “Whenever that is I don’t want to supe fans up to think that that’s coming soon,” the 43-year-old went on. “Me and Just Blaze have real jobs. That’s what he said. He said, ‘Yo I’m busy with my real job right now.’ Like, ‘Me too!‘ This works out perfectly, great.”

Meanwhile, are you excited for him to potentially return to music? Which one of the “Pump It Up” spitter’s rap rivals do you want to see him trade bars with? However you may feel, drop your thoughts in the comments section down below. As always, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Joe Budden.

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Wale Announces His Return: “See You On Friday”

October 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Wale is officially back. The rapper announced his long-awaited return to music in a post on Instagram, on Tuesday. In doing so, he didn’t provide many concrete details but told fans to be on the lookout, later this week.

“My silence has been golden….see you on Friday,” Wale captioned the announcement. “Folarin back.” In addition to including a picture of himself, he also added a photo of the text: “There’s no potential in a friendship / That comes with intentions.” Ty Dolla $ign, Charlamagne That God, and several more celebrities shared their excitement in the comments section of the post. Fans joined in the hype as well. “We been waiting… LFG,” one user wrote. Another added: “I knew you weren’t gonna let meek and Ross drop without you dropping a classique.”

Wale Performs At AfroPunk In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Rapper Wale performs onstage during day 2 of 2021 AfroPunk Atlanta at Atlantic Station Pinnacle on September 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Assuming Wale is preparing for a new album, it will be his first since 2021’s Folarin II. On that project, he worked with Rick Ross, Chris Brown, J. Cole, Jamie Foxx, Maxo Kream, and several more. It served as a sequel to his 2012 mixtape Folarin. Check out his new announcement below.

Wale Has New Music On The Way

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Amid his time away from dropping new music, Wale recently ranted about being introverted on social media. “Don’t ever FaceTime me. Please and thank u,” Wale wrote on Instagram, earlier this year. “My phone broke even if it’s new it’s broke.. FaceTime don’t work. Thank you Sincerely, overwhelmed Introvert.” In another post, he added: “Should I call you or should we quickly resolve this with 200 text messages.” Additionally, Wale has spent time focusing on his acting career in recent years. In 2022, he appeared in Michael Bay’s film, Ambulance, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

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Amber Heard Grateful For Fan Support Upon Social Media Return

July 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Actress Amber Heard has been extremely quiet since the massive blowback from her defamation trial with actor and ex-husband Johnny Depp. Both were found responsible for hurting each other, and ever since the trial, Heard has been lambasted for her performance during the spectacle. However, she is now ready to get back out into the public discourse. She went to the Taormina Film Festival in Sicily, Italy, to promote her latest film. Then, she went on to Twitter to thank her fans and supporters after what she claimed was an “unforgettable weekend.”

Amber Heard is definitely trying to put the whole trial ordeal behind her, even though some people still believe she was the one who set the whole thing up for fame purposes. But with a new film out, perhaps she can turn over a new leaf. In The Fire is directed by Conor Allyn and stars Heard as a doctor from New York in the 1890s. In the movie, she travels to a remote plantation where she tries to care for a disturbed boy with strange abilities. She tussles with the local priest, who’s convinced the Devil resides within the boy. Fans came to support Heard and her latest project, to which she was immensely grateful.

Amber Heard’s Hollywood Future

amber-heard-fan-support-social-media — TAORMINA, ITALY – JUNE 24: (L-R) Luca Calvani, Eduardo Noriega, Amber Heard, Conor Allyn and Yari Gugliucci attend the 69th Taormina Film Festival on June 24, 2023 in Taormina, Italy. (Photo by Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images)

The defamation trial in 2021 really put a dent in both Amber Heard and Johnny Depp’s careers. While both of them were making interesting acting choices at the time, their personal lives overshadowed any work they might have done. Luckily, with the case being old news, both Heard and Depp can move on and get back to doing what they like to do: act. Other than In The Fire, Heard also stars in the upcoming sequel Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Alongside Jason Momoa, she returns to the deep blue for DC’s latest film in the franchise. Aquaman will come out later this year.

Surrounded by fans and paparazzi, Heard was appreciative of the reception she had at the Sicilian festival. “Thank you to all of my fans and supporters,” she wrote in a Tweet. “I am so touched.” It’s been a difficult road for Amber, but these upcoming projects are a godsend. They give here the chance to show herself in a completely different light.

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Lil Uzi Vert & Pete Davidson On “SNL” Might Make Kanye West Angry

April 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Of course, this is all just speculation and Internet gossip, but it’s still quite an interesting question to consider. Moreover, recent reports suggested that Pete Davidson would return to SNL this year to host, about a year after having left as cast member. After a few days of speculation, the long-running sketch comedy show confirmed the news. Also, they billed Lil Uzi Vert as its musical guest for the evening. However, that news also caused a lot of people to realize that there’s one celebrity that links these two figures together. It’s none other than Kanye West, and now some fans probably wonder how Ye feels about all this.

For those unaware, Kanye and Uzi go way back. Most recently, they actually got matching tattoos with Steve Lacy. Said picture went viral for the crazy link-up between these three creatives. Also, the two were featured guests on Travis Scott’s “Watch,” a single from 2018 that preceded much of the hype for the then-unreleased ASTROWORLD. As such, many wonder if the Chicago MC will have a tense reaction to the “Just Wanna Rock” star being billed alongside his ex-wife Kim Kardashian’s ex-boyfriend.

Will Kanye West Be Mad At Lil Uzi Vert Linking With Pete Davidson?

Next show!!! pic.twitter.com/AMdCeLXGOk

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) April 16, 2023

Of course, the main reason why a lot of people wonder this is because of Kanye West falling out with Kid Cudi. That was because of the latter’s friendship with Pete Davidson. As such, many wonder if Lil Uzi Vert will share the same fate. Previously, Cudi said that it would take a “miracle” to reconcile with Ye. Considering all the great music they made together, such a conclusion is quite tragic.

“With all due respect, I’m not Drake, who’s about to take a picture with him next week and be friends again. And their beef is squashed,” Kid Cudi told Esquire in an interview. “That’s not me. What I say, I mean. I will be done with you. It’s gonna take a motherf***ing miracle for me and that man to be friends again. I don’t see it happening. He gon’ have to become a monk. The twisted thing is that I love him, but I love you so much that I can kick you the f**k out of my life and be done with your a**. ’Cause you are not good for me. I love myself more. I didn’t love myself all them years you knew me.” Regardless of your take, return to HNHH for more on Pete Davidson, Lil Uzi Vert, and Kanye West.

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Andrew Wiggins Set To Return For Warriors

April 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Andrew Wiggins is set to return to the Golden State lineup. Wiggins has been absent from the team for the last 21 games. The 2022 All-Star will rejoin the team for their matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Shams Charania is reporting that Wiggins’s absence has not been from injury. Wiggins has been helping his family care for his father, who has been dealing with a serious medical issue.

Reports were greatly exaggerated a few weeks ago on Wiggins’s absence. Draymond Green angrily shut down rumors that the absence had something to deal with Wiggins’s love life. Rightfully, Green told people not to speculate about the issues that Wiggins may or may not be dealing with. It takes an incredible person to sacrifice their lives to help another. For Wiggins, it was more than likely a no-brainer to assist his father in such a time of need.

Andrew Wiggins Ready To Return To Action

While it’s great that Wiggins is in a place where he can return. It couldn’t have happened at a better time for the Warriors as well. The Warriors have been a fringe team without Wiggins. Adding his offensive game back into the mix is huge for a team desperate for another weapon. The Warriors can safely secure at least the sixth seed with a victory on Tuesday. However, there’s been no word on just how many minutes Wiggins will play Tuesday night, if any. But one thing is for certain, Wiggins getting a chance to play again is a huge positive. Not just for the organization but for his mental health as well.

The defending champions just got better with the news of a returning Wiggins. Wiggins was a vital piece to the Warriors winning it all last Summer. In order for them to have even a fighting chance at preparing, the team needed Wiggins to return. The biggest takeaway from the story is the selflessness of Wiggins. Just an incredible act of servitude from the Warriors forward. We send all of our good thoughts and well wishes to Andrew’s father, Mitchell, in his time of need. For the latest on Wiggins and the NBA, stay right here at HNHH.

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Ja Morant Returns To Memphis Grizzlies, Coach Hopes He’ll Play Wednesday

March 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ja Morant made his return to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday (March 20), seeing his teammates after nearly three weeks. Moreover, head coach Taylor Jenkins called it a “good first day back,” expressing hope that he’ll play as early as Wednesday. For those not caught up, Morant faced suspension for a video of him flashing a gun at a strip club after a history of other controversial actions. Furthermore, Jenkins said that the 23-year-old addressed his team at large and fellow players upon his arrival. After much discussion around his behavior, the guard vowed to rectify his mindset and outlook.

What’s more is that Morant followed up on his promise, checking into a counseling program in Florida. Since his departure, the two-time All Star’s statements indicate that he’s ready and able to turn his image around. Moreover, one important aspect of his public retribution was his sit-down interview with Jalen Rose. During that conversation, he addressed the viral video, stating that the gun in question was not his. Despite that, he took accountability for his actions.

Ja Morant Makes His Return To The Memphis Grizzlies

Ja Morant could make his return to the Grizzlies lineup as soon as Wednesday, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/tyIdBPJsjt

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 20, 2023

“The gun wasn’t mine,” he expressed. “It’s not who I am. I don’t condone any type of violence, but I’ve taken responsibility for my actions. But in the future, I’m going to show everybody who Ja really is, what I’m about, and change this narrative that everybody got. I used that as an escape, which I shouldn’t have. I feel like that’s the reason I made many bad decisions in my past, which doesn’t pretty much describe me, doesn’t describe Ja as a person.

“I’m a totally different person than what’s been shown in the media,” he continued. “That’s my job now. That’s why I took that time away, to become a better Ja, so everybody really can see who Ja really is and you know what he’s about.” Also, his return is quite timely, as the Grizzlies’ Wednesday match against the Houston Rockets could push them further in the Western Conference playoffs. With that in mind, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Ja Morant.

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