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Lil Uzi Vert Teases Dropping Music More Frequently

November 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Uzi Vert says that they have more new music on the way, following the release of their latest album, Eternal Atake 2, on Friday. Speaking about the project with Rolling Stone, Uzi confirmed that they’re “on go” with plans for more frequent releases. “Yeah. I’m on go. I’m not even lying,” Uzi told the outlet. “They thought I was lying a few minutes ago. Now the tape is coming, everybody’s like, ‘You weren’t lying.’ They swore I was lying. They were cursing me out.”

When Rolling Stone countered with the long wait fans had to endure for 2020’s Eternal Atake, Uzi explained: “That was different. That was different. I didn’t have a point to prove. Eternal Atake One, it makes so much sense, bro. It’s so crazy how it followed along. Eternal Atake One was the introduction of me going to a new realm. I went to a new realm, and everything was amazing. It was crazy. It was nice. Then I realized, ‘Wait, it’s too nice.’ And I had to make myself uncomfortable real quick to realize what I used to realize before I was rich. And when I realized it, I was like, ‘Okay, back to square one musically.’ Not bank account, but musically. So, back to square one musically with what you’ve got going on. Sounds like some sh*t.”

Lil Uzi Vert Performs On G-Eazy’s “The Endless Summer Tour”

Lil Uzi Vert performs during G-Eazy’s The Endless Summer Tour at Ak-Chin Pavilion in Phoenix on Aug. 3, 2018. © Ralph Freso/Special for azcentral via Imagn Images

Uzi dropped Eternal Atake 2 on Friday and has been receiving mixed responses from fans. The project contains only one guest appearance with Big Time Rush collaborating on “The Rush” and encompasses 16 total songs. “Just listened to Eternal Atake 2 just to find out Lil Uzi Vert is washed,” one viral post on X (formerly Twitter) read on Friday. Another user wrote: “Uzi deadass forgot how to make music im crying.”

For fans of the record, Uzi also confirmed during the Rolling Stone interview that they plan on touring in support of the album. “This time, before I even know any official dates, I’m already locked in to start rehearsing,” they said. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Uzi Vert on HotNewHipHop.

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D’Angelo Preps New Album With A Q-Tip And Raphael Saadiq Collaboration

September 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Raphael Saadiq, who has been a friend and collaborator of D’Angelo for nearly three decades, says the legendary singer is gearing up for the release of a new album. Speaking with the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, he explained that D’Angelo is in a “good space” and back in the studio.

“He’s excited. He’s like, ‘You gotta play bass. I’ve got this track. I’m telling you, you got to get on it. It got your name all over it.’ He’s working on six pieces right now and he seems super excited,” Saadiq said, as caught by HipHopDX. He added that one of the songs he’s crafting stems from their time together working with Q-Tip as the supergroup, Lynwood Rose. “I think it’s going to be a record on D’Angelo’s new album when it comes out, a record that we all did together,” he added. “Lynwood Rose lives. I’m playing bass, D’s playing, me and D is singing backgrounds. It’s funky as hell, too, it’s like, D is a bad boy. … It’s aged well. Good music ages well.”

D’Angelo Performs During Byron Bay Bluesfest In Australia

BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA – MARCH 24: D’Angelo performs live for fans at the 2016 Byron Bay. Bluesfest on March 24, 2016, in Byron Bay, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

A new project from D’Angelo would be his first since 2014’s Black Messiah, and only his second since 2000’s Voodoo. He told Rolling Stone after the release of his latest effort to expect more music from him, but unfortunately for fans, that hasn’t yet come to fruition. He’s only released one song of his own in the time since, “Unshaken,” which he made for the soundtrack to the 2018 video game Red Dead Redemption 2. He has done a couple of collaborations, however, the most recent of which came from JAY-Z for “I Want You Forever.”

D’Angelo also made headlines for performing at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem in 2021 for Swizz Beatz and Timbaland‘s Verzuz series. Be on the lookout for further updates on D’Angelo on HotNewHipHop.

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Lil Rod Details His Life In Hiding As He Sues Diddy For Alleged Sexual Assault

August 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Rod says that he fears for his life and is in hiding as he attempts to take legal action against Diddy. He detailed his situation during an interview with Rolling Stone published on Tuesday. In doing so, he explained that even his own mother doesn’t know where he’s staying. “There have been too many people trying to figure out where I’m at,” he said. “I moved locations, moved states. Everything is private. My mom doesn’t even know where I live. It’s been like that pretty much all year.”

“I’ve never had so [many threats] hitting me at once,” Rod continued said. “Diddy has a lot of people on his payroll in a lot of different positions. He’s very connected. It’s made me nervous traveling. Going to hotels, I ask if there’s any way to remove my name. [The last time] I landed in L.A., I knew he had connections there. I got off the plane worried. I masked my face and changed my outfits, trying to disguise myself. For sure I was uncomfortable, paranoid, afraid. But I told myself, you can’t keep living like this. I’ve got three therapists.”

Diddy Performs During MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Diddy performs onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV)

Since filing the lawsuit, Rod’s public appearances have been limited, although he did step out with T-Pain for a performance in Los Angeles in June as well as an appearance at 50 Cent’s Humor & Harmony festival in Shreveport in August. He claims that speaking out against Diddy has led to him being blackballed from the industry. In turn, he’s “broke” with “no source of income.”

The interview with Rolling Stone comes after Diddy and his legal team requested a dismissal of the lawsuit on Monday. His lawyers labeled it a “shameless attempt to create media hype and extract a quick settlement.” Diddy’s vehemently denied all of the accusations since they were originally filed. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Rod and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Ice Spice Admits She Gets Jealous Of How Easy Men Have It In A “Misogynistic World”

August 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Spice says we live in a “misogynistic world” and discussed how breaking into the entertainment industry has given her a new perspective on how difficult it is to make it as a woman. Speaking with Rolling Stone, she argued that women have to be “hot” in order to land the necessary opportunities. The conversation began with her discussing her performance of her hit track “Phat Butt,” at the BET Awards.

“I used to judge other artists’ awards show performances,” she confessed. “I’d be like, ‘Oh, that was awkward. Why the f**k would they do that? Why was she looking there?’” She added: “When you’re doing it yourself, you’re like, ‘OK, this is a lot.’ There are like 10 different cameras. There are cues, and everything is just so much, but it’s fun, though. At the end of the day, when it’s over, it’s fun.”

Ice Spice Performs At The BET Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 30: Ice Spice performs onstage during the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

From there, Spice discussed the differences between genders in the music industry. “We do live in a misogynistic world where it’s like you have to be breathtakingly hot to get certain opportunities,” she said. “I was born as a woman and raised as a woman, so I only know this lifestyle, but I could just imagine how easy it is for guys.” She added that she even gets jealous of the men on her team from time to time. “I am very jealous when the men on my team get to sleep an extra five f**king hours because they don’t have glam,” she remarked.

Spice’s interview with Rolling Stone comes after she dropped her debut studio album, Y2K, last month. Elsewhere in the interview, she discusses working with Taylor Swift, her feelings towards Matty Healy, and more. Be on the lookout for further updates on Ice Spice on HotNewHipHop.

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Ice Spice Reveals She & Nicki Minaj Aren’t “The Closest” After Leaked Texts Scandal

July 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s no secret that Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj are a match made in heaven musically, but according to the “Phat Butt” rapper, they’re not exactly the best of friends when they aren’t collaborating. During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ice Spice opened up and her and Nicki’s bond. She said that while they’re not on bad terms, they’re not the closest either, despite making multiple hits together.

“We don’t have the closest relationship, you know? But we’re definitely good,” she explained. “We’re mutuals. We had smash records together. I love us together. I think the world does too.” Ice Spice continued, sharing her thoughts on some text messages leaked by an ex-friend of hers, Baby Storme. In the texts, Ice Spice seemingly expressed her frustrations with Nicki, calling her “ungrateful and delusional.”

Ice Spice Opens Up About Her Relationship With Nicki Minaj

Ice Spice Reveals She & Nicki Minaj Aren’t “The Closest” After Leaked Texts Scandal — Ice Spice poses with the “Best New Artist” Award in the press room at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for MTV)

She appeared to confirm that these were real in her chat with the outlet, though she said this doesn’t change her overall feelings towards Nicki. “I don’t really think she cares about sh*t like that coming from a random girl,” she explained. “But what I said in those texts was just in a moment of frustration around contract negotiations. I could have chose different words. But at the end of the day, regardless of how I felt in that moment, [Nicki] is still somebody I respect as an artist, and I’m always going to admire everything she’s done for me and the culture.”

What do you think of Ice Spice’s recent remarks about her relationship with Nicki Minaj? What about her seemingly confirming that the texts leaked by Baby Storme were real? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Ice Spice Recalls Drake Flying Her Out To Toronto: “Like, Gag”

July 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s no secret that Ice Spice has made several high-profile friends since her rise to fame, including Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, and more. She even crossed paths with Drake at one point, though she admits they never got too close. During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the “Deli” rapper opened up about their friendship, and recalled him flying her to Toronto for OVO Fest.

“We was on the jet like, ‘Wait, Drake’s flying us out? Like, gag,” she explained. “When we saw him, I was like, ‘Nah, this is cr*zy.’ He’s just casually there. There’s mad random people around, and he’s just, like, blending in somehow.”

Ice Spice Discusses Her Friendship With Drake

Ice Spice Recalls Drake Flying Her Out To Toronto: “Like, Gag” — Ice Spice attends the BET Awards Media House on June 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET)

Ice Spice continued, revealing that she hopes to work with Drizzy sometime in the future. “We talk, but we never really was on some bestie sh*t,” she also added. “He’s excited for Y2K!, he told me.” Of course, all that talk of Drake led to a brief discussion about his viral feud with Kendrick Lamar. She opted not to pick a side, instead stating that she enjoyed the rap battle as a whole. “I’m a music lover. So, I appreciate the sport of it — I think it’s really cool,” she said.

Ice Spice and Drake’s friendship hasn’t always been smooth sailing, however. In 2022, he seemingly dissed her on his track with Lil Yachty, “BackOutsideBoyz.” A few months later, Ice Spice revealed that they had worked things out, claiming they were “cool” and confirming that there was no beef. What do you think of Ice Spice opening up about her friendship with Drake? What about her claiming that they’ve never been besties? Are you looking forward to hearing her new album Y2K when it drops at midnight? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kanye West’s “The Life Of Pablo” Lands On Rolling Stone’s Top 10 Worst Album Covers Ever

July 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West is no stranger to landing on pretty much every music publication’s top ten lists at some point, although they aren’t always for good reasons (especially as of late). Moreover, Rolling Stone recently released their 50 Worst Album Covers Of All Time list, and Ye’s 2016 effort The Life Of Pablo landed at number seven. It’s kind of a wild choice considering that he has a literally blank and completely black album cover in 2021’s Donda, which coincidentally is facing a new copyright infringement lawsuit. Whether you love or hate this Pablo cover, though, you can’t deny the massive influence that it had and the divisive but compelling conversations that it inspired in graphic design and other artistic circles.

“The Kanye Conundrum: Does he mean it?” the publication wrote of Kanye West’s TLOP cover. “In this case, does he actually believe that this is a compelling album cover, or is he trying to push an eyesore aesthetic so far that it goes around the bend and becomes art, or is he just too distracted by the squirrels inside his head to care? The answer: It doesn’t matter! Just like Ye said actual antisemitic things, and you don’t have to waste your time parsing whether he was being ‘ironic,’ you can say that whatever his intentions were, this album got hit by the ugly stick and then move on.”

Kanye West’s The Life Of Pablo Is One Of The Worst Album Covers Of All Time?

Speaking of unknown intentions, a lot of folks believe that Kanye West may have played a role in leaking Big Sean’s new album. This is because the leaker in question is a big Ye fan who claimed that he told him to do so. Sean doesn’t believe that theory, although we can’t really say for sure at press time. All we do know is that it seems pretty unlikely.

Meanwhile, Rich The Kid recently dropped his new album Life’s A Gamble, which Kanye West executive-produced. We don’t know if this indicates that Ye will move into a more backseat role with music or if his retirement announcement was just a random but ultimately false statement. It’s probably the latter, but who knows? Maybe one of the next VULTURES projects will have a modest cover, too.

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Diddy-Dirty Money’s Kalenna Harper Defends Diddy From Fellow Bad Boy Artists’ Allegations

May 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nobody has had a rougher 2024 so far than Diddy. It actually started last year with a lawsuit filed by Cassie that accused him of abusive behavior. Earlier this month, CNN shared a leaked clip of hotel security footage that appeared to be video proof of her accusations. In between the original accusation and the release of the video he faced months of trouble. That included multiple new lawsuits and was highlighted by two of his properties being raided by the feds.

As you’d expect plenty of celebs have spoken out against Diddy and his actions, none more frequently than 50 Cent. 50 has spent months taking aim at the rap mogul on social media near daily. In a recent bombshell Rolling Stone story, numerous former Diddy affiliates opened up on their feelings towards him with nearly all the feedback being negative. But one person, former Diddy-Dirty Money singer Kalenna Harper came to his defense. She described some of the negative feedback the Bad Boy executive received as “disgruntled employee syndrome.” Her testimony left many online confused in the wake of dozens of allegations of bad behavior put on the record. Check out the full story the publication shared below.

One Former Diddy Employee Still Has His Back

Bad Boy for Life. A six-month investigation by Rolling Stone.

For decades, Sean “Diddy” Combs was hip-hop’s boisterous showman. Now, dozens of former friends, employees, and Bad Boy artists allege an abusive, violent figure behind the facade.

Read: https://t.co/fmuhyrXaNH pic.twitter.com/FvuXLB3KiH

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) May 29, 2024

One particular revelation in the Rolling Stone story stuck out to fans. They claimed that before his death, The Notorious B.I.G was plotting a way to escape his record contract with Diddy. Biggie is still one of the most commonly associated artists with the label but if not for his untimely death it appears he may have moved on from his affiliation.

What do you think of one of the singers from Diddy-Dirty Money coming to the rap mogul’s defense in the wake of all the allegations against him? Do you think the massive new Rolling Stone investigation is the most damning evidence against the rap mogul yet? Let us know in the comment section below.

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The Notorious B.I.G. Was Allegedly Preparing To Leave Diddy & Bad Boy Prior To His Death

May 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Notorious B.I.G. was apparently preparing to leave Bad Boy Records and Diddy behind in the months preceding his tragic death in 1997, according to a new report from Rolling Stone. The outlet explained the situation as part of a broader investigation into Diddy, amid the numerous allegations the label’s founder is facing. Biggie’s lawyers were allegedly focused on getting back his publishing rights at the time.

“I will never give it up until I’m dead and my bones are crushed into powder,” Combs told the lawyers, according to The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop, as noted by Rolling Stone. Hip-hop photographer Monqiue Bunn further confirmed the rumor, adding: “[Biggie] was absolutely about to leave Puff. I know for a fact [because] he told me that.” Another source told the outlet: “Everybody wanted to leave Puffy. Everybody leaves him.”

The Notorious B.I.G. & Diddy Perform Together

American rappers Notorious BIG (also known as Biggie Smalls, born Christopher Wallace, 1972 – 1997) (left) and Sean Combs (also known as Puff Daddy and P Diddy) perform onstage, Anaheim California, circa 1994. (Photo by Nitro/Getty Images)

Rolling Stone also uncovered a new allegation in their investigation which stems from Diddy’s time at Howard University. Citing a friend of his college girlfriend, they reported on an alleged incident outside of one of the dorm buildings. The friend claimed Diddy showed up “belligerent” and “screamed and hollered and acted a stone fool until she [the girlfriend] came downstairs.” When she did, Diddy allegedly used a belt to hit her “all over the place.” The outlet spoke with multiple other alleged witnesses of the incident as well.

Rolling Stone Covers New Allegations About Diddy

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In a response to Rolling Stone’s piece, Diddy’s lawyer, Jonathan Davis, said that his client, “cannot address every allegation picked up by the press from any source, no matter how unreliable.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy Was Allegedly “Jealous” Of 2Pac & The Notorious B.I.G.’s Friendship

May 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kirk Burrowes, a co-founding partner and former president of Bad Boy, says Sean “Diddy” Combs was always “jealous” of the initial friendship between 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. Speaking with Rolling Stone, he claimed that Combs was fond of ‘Pac but the feeling wasn’t mutual. Instead, the legendary West Coast rapper was more interested in bonding with Biggie. “There was someone on the sidelines, jealous,” Burrowes remarked of Diddy.

Rolling Stone corroborated the feelings when speaking with hip-hop photographer Monique Bunn. “Pac didn’t have any kind of respect for Puff,” Bunn said, adding that ‘Pac viewed Combs as a “corny executive.” Burrowes also explained that the Bad Boy crew studied ‘Pac’s hit song, “I Get Around,” as an inspiration for finding mainstream hip-hop success.

2Pac & The Notorious B.I.G. Perform In New York City

NEW YORK – JULY 23: (L-R) Rappers The Notorious BIG, Tupac Shakur and Redman backstage at a Tupac Shakur performance at Club Amazon on July 23, 1993, in New York, New York. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Elsewhere in Rolling Stone’s piece on the disgraced music executive, the outlet reports on a new allegation stemming from Diddy’s time at Howard University. They cite a friend of Diddy’s college girlfriend who recalled a particularly violent incident. They claimed Diddy showed up “belligerent” outside of their dorm and “screamed and hollered and acted a stone fool until she [the girlfriend] came downstairs,” at which point, Diddy allegedly beat her “all over the place” with a belt and was “screaming at the top of his lungs.” They spoke with multiple other alumni who claimed to have witnessed the alleged incident.

Rolling Stone Investigates Diddy

One source tells Rolling Stone that Sean “Diddy” Combs was jealous of Tupac Shakur’s friendship with the Notorious B.I.G.

“Pac didn’t have any kind of respect for Puff,” says Nineties hip-hop photographer Monqiue Bunn who was close to Biggie.

Story: https://t.co/fmuhyrXIDf https://t.co/3TlEF7bCwL pic.twitter.com/ukEqnE2VZj

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) May 29, 2024

Diddy’s lawyer, Jonathan Davis, labeled the outlet’s sources “unreliable” in a response to a request for comment on the story. The new allegations come after CNN published a video of Diddy assaulting Cassie back in 2016. He has since apologized for that incident. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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