Well, apparently, the waiting period is over. Today (April 13), a four-minute song aimed at Lamar has seemingly leaked online. Many have questioned the song’s authenticity due to the rise of AI-generated music (especially using Drake’s likeness). Others believe it is not only accurate but also serves as a warning to Drake’s foes.
If you haven’t kept track of those folks, the record takes jabs at NAV, Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, Future, and, of course, Metro Boomin.
Read a few of the supposed bars directed at Kendrick Lamar below.
How the f*ck you big steppin’ with a size seven men’s on? / This the bark with the bite, n****, what’s up? / I know my picture on the wall when y’all cook up / Extortion baby, whole career you been shook up / ‘Cause Top told you drop and give me fifty like some push-ups, huh / Your last one bricked, you really not on sh*t / They make excuses for you, ’cause they hate to see me lit / Pull your contract, ’cause we gotta see the split / Ayy, the way you doin’ splits, b*tch, your pants might rip / You better do that motherf*ckin’ show inside the bitty / Maroon 5 need a verse, you better make it witty / Then we need a verse for the Swifties / Top say drop, you better drop and give ’em fifty / Pipsqueak, pipe down / You ain’t in no Big Three, SZA got you wiped down / Travis got you wiped down, Savage got you wiped down / Like your label, boy, you in a scope right now /And you gon’ feel the aftermath of what I write down / I’m at the top of the mountain, so you tight now / Just to have this talk with yo’ ass, I had to hike down.
Rick Ross’ former girlfriend has alleged that the “Hustlin’” rapper has been quiet on the set since the sexual misconduct allegations against Diddy because she claims he made cameo appearances in the Bad Boy honcho’s infamous “freak off” party sex tapes .
Tia Kemp, who is also the mother to Ross’ child, took to IG to not only criticize Ross and his fatherhood, but also claims that he participated in Puffy’s rumored sex parties.
“Don’t be scared now! No Diddy. You scared now, huh? I know you on them tapes. Freaky bitch. I know you is. 10 children having muthafucka. I ain’t gonna let off you … What you quiet for?” she snickered.
“Nobody wants to see your Louis [Vuitton] outfits and sneakers, bitch. Nobody don’t don’t care to see the jets no more. You running out of hoes now. Go over there and give Diddy a hug. Go ride the bike with him, you fat bitch.”
Rozay has yet to respond to the allegations or to Kemp and it’s not confirmed as to whether or not Ross appears in any tapes of if these such tapes even exist.
The beef between rap heavyweights Meek Mill and Wale has spanned for about a decade now, much longer than many fans thought it would last. Since 2014, the two have fired shots at each other. There were moments of peace in between, and once or twice, fans even thought the two had finally reconciled for good.
However, the feud was always revived by either of the two. Even in April 2024, they are still going at it, although Wale is maintaining his peace this time around. At this point, their fans wonder if the pair will ever truly reconcile. Another set of onlookers wonder if the feud has been staged all along, particularly because of its on-and-off nature. Here is a timeline of the longstanding beef between Meek Mill and Wale.
The genesis of this beef can be traced back to July 2014. While there may have been some tension between Meek Mill and Wale before then, it was in 2014 that the beef officially began in public. In detail, on July 8, 2014, Meek Mill took to Twitter to get some things off his chest about Wale. In a series of tweets, he accused Wale of being unsupportive and said the “Lotus Flower Bomb” rapper was not loyal to MMG. “Wale just ain’t gone tweet a thing about my album…. He’s been hating on me long time now,” one of the tweets read.
Subsequently, only a few hours later, Wale responded to Meek Mill’s tweets with a lengthy caption on Instagram. “I’m sensitive ok. Maybe bi polar. But one thing I’m not is a hater,” a part of the now-deleted post reads. Soon after, Rick Ross, MMG label boss, quelled the beef between the two. Speaking with Global Grind later in July 2014, Ross shared how he stepped in to de-escalate things. “Those are brothers, you know. Soon as those tweets went out, we all got on the phone, and, you know, that was the end of it,” he said.
2015: The Beef Starts Up Again
After July 2014, all seemed to be well between Meek Mill and Wale again. As a matter on fact, when Wale addressed the feud in June 2015, the rapper called Mill family. “We’re just a brotherhood. We’re both competitive. We both want to be the best,” he said, speaking to MTV. However, it wasn’t long afterward that something happened to spark the flames of their feud up again. During an interview on The Breakfast Club in October 2015, Wale discussed Meek Mill’s beef with Drake. “I honestly think [Meek Mill] brought a pencil to a gun fight,” Wale said. Unfortunately, Meek Mill didn’t like that very much.
A few hours after the interview was uploaded on YouTube, Meek Mill already had some words for Wale. In a now-deleted Instagram post, Mill wrote, “N***as b doing all this to drop a new record gossiping about they h*e a*s feelings and they personal life because they miserable and nobody don’t rock wit them! Really stay away from me Fam! U not MMG NOMORE! This why u can’t get my number you a hoe! ???? and u dead cracked right now @wale foh nuttttt!”
“I wasn’t even mad at you Fam u got some real issues with yaself and you jealous! Broke rapper! This my last time I think addressing shit on the Internet… We don’t wanna hear you no more Fam! Go jump off a roof like u been trynado chump! He not MMG IM MAKING THAT CALL … He been tryna call me saying Rozay owe us money… He don’t owe me shit and if he do I’ll get it later …. Go that away!”
After Mill’s outburst, Rozay came into the picture yet again, quenching the fire of the beef. In a Snap video, he reassured fans that things between the two rappers had been ironed out.“Just got a few calls with n***as asking me about my little brothers, the squad. It’s MMG forever, n***a. The empire. F**k that,” Rick Ross said. Concluding with concise lines that got fans excited, he said, “MMG, b*tch. Young Meek Mill. Legend Wale. Self Made 4.” The announcement of the album possibly dropping soon was enough to distract fans from the beef.
Subsequently, in November 2015, Rozay spoke further about the beef being over and done with. In an interview with AllHipHop.com, he said, “You know, those brothers forever. That’s my family. As you can see it’s already done came and went. It’s all about making dope music. And like I said, I feel like me being in a position I am. Me being a boss. Me being as experienced as I am, I feel like them going through that, or whatever you call it, in 10 years when they’re executives they’re gonna be able to give that same game to youngstas. Like ‘Yo, I did that before, but this how we do it.’ I look at things different.”
2020: Meek Mill & Wale Have Seemingly Buried The Hatchet
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 26: Hip hop artist Meek Mill (L) and rapper Wale attends Tidal X: MEEK MILL at Mondrian Hotel on June 26, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Tidal/Roc Nation)
On October 6, 2020, Meek Mill shared a very exciting photo on Instagram. The photo featured Mill and Wale, both with masks on. Following their beef, many fans doubted their relationship could ever go back to being what it was. However, they seemed to be well on their way to being great friends again. The now-deleted post was captioned “Me and @wale argued a thousand times & made millions together #MMGVIBES” with a hug emoji. Seeing the pair like that warmed the hearts of many fans, understandably.
2023: Rick Ross Speaks On Meek Mill & Wale
On May 13, 2023, an episode of Drink Champs featuring Rick Ross premiered. During his appearance on the show, Rozayspoke about everything from African music, to Wingstop and DJ Khaled. The MMG boss also made sure to briefly gush about Wale and Meek Mill, two of the signees he’s most proud of. “Without a doubt, to just see them grow and for me to be a young CEO. Of course, I’m already f**king with my brothers Gunplay, them my n***as. But going out and signing Wale and signing Meek, and watching what they both blossomed into, it felt good because I just knew I was correct on what I seen. I saw that they were both geniuses. I saw that they were both dope as f**k,” Rozay said proudly.
January 2024: Meek Mill Says He Holds No Grudges Against Wale
Hellllllllllllll no… we had our arguments b4 years back but I came in this game getting money with him …I’m not holding no grudges against my peoples.. and for what??? https://t.co/mwwJn9kyDL
During a Q&A session with his X (formerly Twitter) fans on January 20, 2024, someone asked Meek Mill if he had an ongoing feud with Wale. “Hellllllllllllll no. We had our arguments b4 years back but I came in this game getting money with him …I’m not holding no grudges against my peoples.. and for what???” Meek Mill wrote. This was an answer most fans of the two rappers were very happy to see. Unfortunately, not very long afterward, the feud was revived.
April 2024: Meek Mill Lashes Out And Wale Responds
This why the rap game screwed along of niggas be having these secretly jealous vibes you can’t do songs or tours with them lol he’s always been jealous of me but tryna link with meek haters intentionally ..wale killed all his relationships dont come around again with bad energy! https://t.co/8UelusekMx
In a surprising turn of events, Meek Mill took to X to take shots at Wale on April 8, 2024. This happened a day after a photo of Wale surfaced with Dean Stay Reddy, an ex-friend of Mill’s who he now considers an enemy. “Wale never liked me… now ima treat him like the streets everytime I see him … Igave him 1000 chances these guys be thinking they linking with the enemy clown a** ni**a I wish I woulda knew the other day I woulda stretched you,” Mill wrote.
Soon after, Wale responded. “When u get in other people unserious drama in this industry 90 [percent] of the time they be back friends… eventually ..and then u look silly… in the end… so I love minding my business. If a photo can create such vitriol, one has to ask himself some questions. Happy Monday,” he wrote. Subsequently, Meek Mill replied with a series of tweets that included jabs calling Wale “a hoe” and “jealous.”
Joe Budden and Drake have had a lot to say about one another lately, and not all of it has been positive. However, the former did share on a recent episode of his podcast that there’s at least one artist that he’d be sad not to see Champagne Papi in the studio with anymore. While chatting with his co-hosts, Budden spoke about the apparent drama that’s unfolding between Drake and most of his contemporaries right now, noting that he wouldn’t be bothered by a halt in collaborations between the 6ix God and Future.
“I wasn’t the biggest fan of What A Time to Be Alive so who cares if Drake and Future never record again in my book. If Rick Ross and Drake are not rapping together no more, this hurts,” the 43-year-old said. “This is impactful. No more ‘[Aston Martin] Music’?” Budden asked in disbelief. As HipHopDX reports, the main clue right now as to why Rozay unfollowed his long-time friend is a tweet from Metro Boomin urging hip-hop heads to “pick a side” after dropping We Don’t Trust You last month.
Joe Budden Wishes for Drake and Rick Ross to Resolve Their Conflict
The former correctional officer appears as a guest on the collab album from the renowned producer and Hendrix, which also includes Kendrick Lamar’s feisty “Like That” diss aimed at Champagne Papi. Rather than jumping in the booth to respond, Drake went low by sending VIP tickets to Ross’ ex, Cristina Mackey during a recent tour date, and has been hinting at crafting the perfect comeback to his newfound opps.
At this point, it’s looking like Drake is feuding with many of his past collaborators, though we still haven’t exactly pieced together why. Earlier this week the father of one fueled rumours that he and Travis Scott are on the outs by appearing to “shoot” at a prop of the Houston native’s head while performing their “MELTDOWN” collaboration. Read all about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Rick Ross has definitely picked a side in the beef of Kendrick Lamar and Future against Drake. If you missed it, K Dot fired at Drake and J. Cole on “Like That” from the WE DON’T TRUST YOU album.
Later in the album, Rick Ross also appeared. While he did not directly diss Drake, he did unfollow him on social media, signaling that it’s up on his end as well.
Over the weekend, Drake gave Rick Ross’s ex, Cristina Mackey, a VIP treatment for the It’s All A Blur tour in Sunrise, FL.
Drake really invited Rick Ross EX Cristina Mackey to his concert after Rick Ross unfollowed him on ig pic.twitter.com/Uu3Y6B9rWo
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) March 27, 2024
As the table turns, Ross lets Kendrick talk for him, playing the “Like That” verse while enjoying a smoke during a ride around town. You can see it below.
Rick Ross riding around to Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” verse from the Future & Metro Boomin album pic.twitter.com/1TmyCNjmDt
Being a rapper’s baby mama is something that many Instagram baddies aspire to, but these days, MCs are becoming increasingly protective of who they start families with. Sophie Brussaux and Drake’s co-parenting situation was tricky when Adonis was first born, but they’ve been able to navigate the muddy waters and get themselves to a good place. The same can’t be said for Rick Ross and Tia Kemp, who continue to trade shots online long after their issues began in the 2000s.
Earlier this week, throwback photos of the social media personality surfaced, dating back to her 2009 Smooth cover shoot. Not only does Rozay’s ex wear barely anything for the photos, but to add insult to injury she had 50 Cent pose alongside her. In the cover shot, Kemp confidently stands above the New Yorker in just black panties, a sparkly see-through cover-up, and vibrant red heels. From the ground, Curtis Jackson holds an old-school camera up at Kemp, seeking to capture more sexy photos of her. “Where’s the beef? Guest editor 50 Cent introduces Rock Ross’ baby mama Tia!” one of the subheadings on the magazine declares.
As the saucy pictures make rounds on Twitter/X and blogs, some are just now finding out that Fif and the Biggest Boss’ drama is nothing new. “Backstory: Rick Ross repossessed a Range Rover from Tia Kemp, leaving her and their son without a vehicle, until, you guessed it, 50 Cent stepped in.”
As her online war with Rick Ross rages onward, Tia Kemp continues to spill tea about her co-parent online. Among her latest revelations are allegations about Rozay having a secret child who resembles Drake, causing hip-hop heads to raise their eyebrows. Read all about that at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.
When it comes to luxury jewelry and timepieces, authenticity is always paramount for many celebrities. However, there are several instances of dupes, fakes, and counterfeit pieces out there. Enter Nico Leonard van der Horst, the Dutch YouTube sensation determined to uncover the fake watches on celebrity wrists. He’s steadily gained popularity for upholding the integrity of horology. That’s why he’s been famously dubbed the “Fake Watch Buster.” Armed with an unyielding commitment to exposing counterfeit timepieces, Nico Leonard van der Horst has garnered admiration, as well as controversy within the watch community.
Most recently, he’s caught some newfound attention after calling out Rick Ross for allegedly owning a fake watch. Nico claimed that Ross’ Audemars Piguet, reportedly purchased at over $3 million, is a counterfeit. Rozay evidently did not take the accusation lightly, labeling Nico a “piglet” for insinuating a Black man could not purchase a watch with such a hefty price tag. So, who’s this watch expert claiming to have a great eye for such detail?
Background
Nico Leonard van der Horst’s fascination with watches began at a young age. He was born on August 21, 1987, in the Netherlands and grew up with a keen eye for detail. After getting his first watch at age 16, he began the side hustle of fixing and repairing watches. In a 2023 interview with Constantin Buschmann, CEO of Brabus Automotive Company, van der Horst recalled the moment he became interested in watches.
“I can remember a very specific moment. I was at the age of 13 and I was at Majorca. And there was a guy next to a really really good-looking blonde woman… that guy was wearing a two-tone Rolex Submariner. I didn’t know at the time it was a bluesy, and I didn’t know at the time it was a Rolex. At the time, I just wanted to figure out what the hell that watch was. That moment really fired it up for me.”
After suffering a football injury, he began working for his father but was ultimately unhappy with where he was in life. In 2013, Nico Leonard van der Horst received an opportunity to restart his soccer career in Belfast, Ireland. A few months into moving to Northern Ireland, however, he sustained another injury. This time, his career came to a complete stop. Soon after, he ended up working at two call centers but was fired from both. Subsequently, he was hired by Vodafone in Dublin, where he enjoyed several promotions and growth. Nonetheless, the job eventually wore him out.
After unexpectedly encountering a YouTube video on watches, Nico Leonard van der Horst realized what he wanted to do in life. He quit his job, took out a loan, and bought watches to sell. That’s how his company, Pride and Pinion, was created in 2019. In the same interview with Buschmann, he spoke about what propelled him to quit his job and start selling watches. “I saw a young kid talking about watches on YouTube and on Instagram and I was like ‘That’s what I want. That’s what I’m gonna do.’ And I shit you not, I drove to the office and I didn’t know I was gonna quit my job at the office.”
Today, Pride and Pinion is now a company that deals in luxury timepieces. The company buys, sells, and upgrades watches for enjoyers and lovers of horology. It has since garnered a large customer base over the years. In the same vein, Nico has become a household name among enthusiasts of watches.
Nico Leonard’s YouTube Career
Nico Leonard’s YouTube account was created as an extension of his watch boutique, and it wasn’t long before he encountered a ton of fake watches. He meticulously scrutinizes every aspect of a timepiece, from its movement to its finishing. Moreover, his methodical approach to counterfeit detection has garnered widespread attention on social media platforms, where he shares his findings with a global audience. His YouTube account has gained over 1 million subscribers, and his other social media platforms also boast a substantial following. Altogether, Nico Leonard uses his platform to educate watch enthusiasts on the telltale signs of fake watches. He also empowers them to make informed purchasing decisions. He has since decided to rebrand the account as Nico Leonard, opting for a more informal approach to his vlogs, allowing viewers a glimpse into his personal life.
Response From The Horology Community
Nico Leonard’s methods for busting watches have not gone by without controversy. Critics argue that his vigilantism perpetuates a culture of elitism within the watch community. Moreover, it’s believed by many that he undermines the value of homage pieces, which pay tribute to iconic designs without claiming authenticity. He has also consistently voiced strong criticisms of the Swiss brand Hublot. Furthermore, he has also occasionally aimed at the operational management style of Hodinkee, a notable watch company. Despite the criticism, however, Nico remains steadfast in his pursuit of truth and transparency. He has also gained admiration for his dedicated advocacy for ethical practices within the watch industry.
Being in the public eye so prominently means that Rick Ross has no shortage of women vying for his attention. The Biggest Boss’ latest lover was up-and-coming artist Cristina Mackey, who’s been on his arm over the past few months at various events around the world. Like most of Ross’ relationships, this fling was relatively short-lived. This was much to the pleasure of his ex and co-parent, Tia Kemp, who’s been in the headlines for throwing shade at both Mackey and her baby daddy.
After their split, it didn’t take long for Kemp to start hurling insults. She called the “Coastin’” artist a “dusty crusty Tweety Bird” last week, prompting Mackey to clap back with some shade of her own. In the meantime, Kemp is focusing on building her brand and telling her story, even ambitiously aiming for an interview with Gayle King. As HipHopDX reports, the social media star ran into the journalist while running errands recently, and had no insecurities about approaching her.
“Hi Gayle, I need to come on your show. You just don’t know who I am,” Kemp said. “What would we be talking about?” King responded before cutting the interaction short. Regardless of the rejection, Rozay’s ex still posted the footage on Instagram. “We go talk about everything, Get Me There,” she wrote in her caption.
Gayle King might not be willing to sit down with Tia Kemp just yet, but the 69-year-old has become accustomed to sharing details of her personal life with the world. Not so long ago she admitted to previously giving a man she was involved with child support money for his family. This ultimately gave her a bad case of the ick. Read all about that at the link below, and let us know if you think Tia would be an appropriate interview subject for Gayle in the comments.
In January, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill suffered a house fire at his mansion in Southwest Ranches. According to TMZ, the fire caused over $2 million in damages but he wasn’t sweating it, as he was simply grateful no one in his family was hurt. However, he was disappointed in his neighbor, Rick Ross, who went on Instagram Live and streamed his reactions to the fire.
Hill addressed Ross’ stream on The Pivot Podcast, where he said, “I just wanna say, Rick Ross, I can’t vibe with you. I can’t f*ck with you no more, bro. You ain’t even come over. You had the audacity to talk to a fireman, you got my number. You get on Twitter, post me all over Twitter after what me and my family went through. You supposed to be the neighborhood hero.”
Earlier this week, the Port Of Miami rapper did his best to dispel the NFL star’s anger, explaining in another live stream that he wasn’t “picking on” Hill. “I wasn’t picking on you at all,” he said. “First of all, I’m assuming you are All Pro wealthy. Great homeowners insurance, who go get new porcelain floors, marble walls, pillars; so it ain’t nothing to pick on you about.”
“More importantly, your beautiful mother and your family was straight,” he continued. “They was straight. I didn’t film none of them, homie. And let’s not act like I’m the one that premiered the fire to the world. It was five helicopters circling over your crib and my crib. We stay right across the street from each other. I didn’t post you and your girl outside, I didn’t post mom. None of that. But, sh*t was everywhere, homie. But, I was on your podcast before. I always f*cked with you. Now come on my podcast. It only makes sense.”
You can see Ross’ video below.
Rick Ross responds to Tyreek Hill after he said he couldn’t vibe with him no more after he posted his house was on fire pic.twitter.com/iIUdKIDOw7
Tyreek Hill has been a Godsend for the Miami Dolphins ever since he arrived nearly two years ago to the day. While he has not had the same success from a team standpoint compared to his time in Kansas City, his individual accomplishments have been extraordinary. He has helped make Miami and annual playoff threat and they have had one of the strongest offensive units each year. Of course, that is going to earn the respect of the fans, including Rick Ross, who currently resides in Florida. Ross always shows love to the local pro sports teams and it seems that the two stars have bonded and become friends. However, things are now amiss.
According to AllHipHop, Hill went on The Pivot podcast recently to discuss various topics. One thing that arose from the hour-long conversation was his home that was damaged in an accidental fire. Even worse, it happened while he was at practice. Furthermore, according to the Miami Herald, the fire caused $2.3 million worth of damages, but luckily, no one was hurt. Ross does not live far from Hill’s home and he wound up taking a video of the firefighter taming the flames on social media instead of contacting him. That really irritated Hill, to say the least.
Subsequently, the speedy wide out is now really considering not being friends anymore. “Rick Ross, bruh, I can’t vibe with you now. I can’t f*** with you no more… Rick Ross, man, like you ain’t even come over,” Hill said. “You had the audacity to talk to a fireman instead of—you got my number, bruh. You get on Twitter, posting me all over Twitter. Like after what me and my family went through. You supposed to be the neighbor, the neighborhood hero!”
What are your thoughts on Tyreek Hill’s new beef with Rick Ross? Do you agree with the football star that the rapper was in the wrong to post that video of their house burning? Will they repair their friendship, why or why not? How will Ross respond? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Tyreek Hill and Rick Ross. Finally, stay with us for everything going on around the worlds of music and sports.
