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Ice Cube Explains How He And Kendrick Lamar Are Both “Provocative” Artists After “It’s My Ego” Lyric

October 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Cube has explained the intention behind his lyrics about Kendrick Lamar on his new single, “It’s My Ego.” On the song, Cube raps: “I was Kendrick before Kendrick/Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, like Jimi Hendrix.” Speaking about the song during an appearance on an interview with SiriusXM’s Rock the Bells Radio, Cube discussed how he views Lamar as being similar to himself.

“Just, you know, a provocative artist,” Cube explained, as caught by Entertainment Weekly. “An artist that said what I felt, put it all out there, very critical of the system and the government and what we have to go through as Black people in this country. I think he’s the same kind of artist: a thought-provoking artist. I was that before he was.”

Ice Cube & Kendrick Lamar At The Grammy Awards

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 15: Rapper Kendrick Lamar (R) accepts the award for Best Rap Album for “To Pimp a Butterfly” from rapper Ice Cube onstage during The 58th GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

It’s not the first time Cube has praised Lamar this year. Discussing his beef with Drake, he previously expressed his approval of the feud and declared Lamar the winner. “I approve of the beef,” he said on the Big Pod with Shaq. “I always approve of rap battles. That’s the essence of the game… As long as it doesn’t get physical, ’cause that’s not rap. When it get physical, that’s just street crime.” He added: “I think Kendrick is up, I think he’s landed the more hard and effective punches, so to speak.”

Ice Cube Discusses “It’s My Ego”

Check out Cube’s latest comments on Kendrick Lamar below. They come as Lamar continues to prepare for his upcoming headlining set at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. Be on the lookout for further updates on Ice Cube and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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Torae Renews Contract At SiriusXM

May 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Torae has renewed his contract for his popular radio shows across SiriusXM, “The Tor Guide” on Hip-Hop Nation and “That Raw” on LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Radio. Fans can continue to tune in to Torae’s dynamic programming, featuring the best in hip-hop music and culture.

The Tor Guide on Hip-Hop Nation will keep its prime slot, airing weekdays from 6 am to 12 noon EST on channel 44. Torae’s engaging personality and in-depth knowledge of hip-hop make “The Tor Guide” a staple for early morning listeners seeking the latest hits, classic tracks, and insightful commentary.

“That Raw” on LL Cool J’s Rock The Bells Radio will also maintain its schedule, broadcasting Monday through Friday at 7 pm Eastern and Saturdays at 4 pm on channel 43. Known for its authentic representation of hip-hop’s golden era, “That Raw” offers an unfiltered look at the genre’s history and its ongoing influence.

Torae’s renewal solidifies his role as a significant voice on SiriusXM, where he has built a loyal audience with his passion for hip-hop and unique perspective. “I’m excited to continue this journey with SiriusXM and our listeners,” Torae said, “Hip-hop is more than music; it’s a culture and a community. I’m honored to be part of its storytelling.”

Additionally, Torae will join HHN’s Saturday lineup from 8 am until 12 noon EST.

Listeners can enjoy Torae’s shows on SiriusXM radios, online, and on the SiriusXM app, ensuring that fans can stay connected with their favorite programming anytime, anywhere.

For more information about Torae’s shows and other programming, visit www.siriusxm.com. Follow him @Torae.

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French Montana Praises 2Pac’s “All Eyez On Me”: “I Was Listening To That When I Didn’t Even Know English”

May 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

French Montana reflected on some of the greatest rappers of all time during an appearance on Rock The Bells Radio on SiriusXM on Sunday. While he spoke about Big Pun, Nas, and The Notorious B.I.G., it was 2Pac who left the biggest impact on Montana when he was still in Africa. In particular, Montana highlighted 2Pac’s “Ambitionz az a Ridah,” from his iconic All Eyez on Me album.

“I was listening to that when I didn’t even know English,” he shared with the radio station. “I was listening to it in Africa. It was the first album I ever bought. I felt his pain, his passion, I felt his comeback, and I didn’t even understand English. I felt it was that powerful, and it was that spiritual, and it was bigger than music. That’s when I felt that, you know, music is the only language that everybody speaks in the world.”

French Montana At iHeartRadio Music Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 27: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) French Montana speaks onstage at the 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, which was broadcast live on FOX on May 27, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

Montana was born and raised in Morocco but immigrated to the United States with his family when he was 13. He recently announced that he’ll be detailing his upbringing for a documentary with Drake serving as the executive producer. Speaking with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden last month for an episode of The Message, Montana spoke about the project further.

“Well, this documentary just tells my immigrant story basically, and all the people that followed me from the day that I started till now,” he said. “I feel like a lot of people know me, but a lot of people just know me by the music. A lot of people know me from me dating people. It could be this, it could be that, but I want people to know me for the right reasons and I feel like this documentary just is more based on the struggle. We was on welfare, to me getting shot, to me meeting Chinx, me meeting Max B. Max B be getting 75 years in jail. It’s the whole thing. It’s the whole enchilada. Me being almost blackballed after he went to jail. Me just going through all the obstacles.”

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[WATCH] LL Cool J Revisits Special Ed’s “Come On, Let’s Move It” On SiriusXM’s Rock The Bells Radio

July 8, 2022 by newhiphopnews

During this week’s episode of ‘Salute the Sample’ on Rock the Bells Radio, LL COOL J, Greg Nice and DJ Z-Trip revisit the 1976 hit disco track, “Miss Broadway” by French trio, Belle Epoque, which was later sampled by Special Ed in his 1990 song “Come On, Let’s Move It.”

The full session will air on LL COOL J’s Rock the Bells Radio on SiriusXM (ch. 43) on July 8 at 12 PM EST.

‘Salute the Sample’ airs every Monday at 12 PM EST on Rock the Bells Radio (ch. 43).

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