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[WATCH] Saweetie Sits Down With Alex Cooper To Talk About Love, New Music, and Her ‘Diamond Era’

November 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On this week’s episode of Call Her Daddy, Alex Cooper sits down with millennial rapper Saweetie, who opens up about her current approach to relationships, the craziest way she caught a partner cheating on her, when you should keep gifts from an ex and why she might be done dating rappers. She also discusses her love of hot Cheetos, the time she was renting rooms from Craigslist, coding on Myspace, and her new music.

The Cali rapper talks about how she is perceived by the public, saying, “I would say in the earlier on in my career, I would say, I would just disassociate myself from Saweetie ’cause there’s Diamonté and there’s Saweetie. I’m like, “Okay, if y’all knew Diamonté, to know me is to love me.” She adds, “Y’all wouldn’t be doing all this shitty stuff to me. So, at first, it was disassociation, but now I’m just so at peace with just who I am. I’m like, “God knows my heart,” and as long as God knows my heart, there’s no problem.”

When it comes to dating, Saweetie jokes that her only companion is her career. “I am seeing somebody….Their name starts with a C… Do you want to know their name?…My career, girl.” She goes on to say, “I just feel like I’m at a really special time in my career and I just have all these ideas and I want to channel my energy in a way where I feel like I can make the steps to where I see myself going and you know, I’m just really happy right now. I’m happy where my life is heading, so I’m dating my career.”

Check out Cooper’s interview with Saweetie in its entirety above courtesy of SiriusXM.

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[WATCH] Ice Cube Explains “Kendrick Before Kendrick” Line On SiriusXM Rock The Bells Radio

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Cube recently appeared on SiriusXM’s Rock The Bells Radio to promote his upcoming album Man Down. During the interview with SiriusXM’s Torae, Ice Cube elaborated on his lyric stating he was “Kendrick before Kendrick [Lamar].”

Check out the clip from Rock The Bells Radio HERE

Known for making what was arguably the best diss track of all time, Ice Cube is basing his statement on a large part of Hip Hop history. When N.W.A. was one of the most popular groups in Hip Hop, Cube decided to leave the group and dropped “No Vaseline”, the song from his Death Certificate LP, which was the catalyst that caused N.W.A. to eventually be disbanded. K Dot’s “They Not Like Us” has now become THE greatest diss track, but the title didn’t leave the West Coast, even though it took over three decades for Ice Cube’s monumental track to be matched.

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Listen to LL COOL J’s ‘THE FORCE’ Album Special on His SiriusXM Channel, Talks About Recording With Eminem

September 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

LL COOL J talked about his new album, “THE FORCE,” collaborating with Eminem on the track “Murdergram Deux,” crediting Michael Jackson as a writer on the song “The FORCE,” learning to rap again, and much more during a track-by-track album special on his new SiriusXM channel, LL COOL J’s THE FORCE Channel.

Featuring LL COOL J’s Rock the Bells Radio host Roxanne Shanté and a live audience, “LL COOL J ‘THE FORCE’ Track-By-Track Album Special” premieres on LL COOL J’s THE FORCE Channel on Friday, September 6, at noon ET and will be available to stream on the SiriusXM app (see more details below). During the show, LL went through his process working with Eminem.

“Me and Em actually went to Dr. Dre’s studio and recorded it out in LA,” LL COOL J said. “We Went together in the studio. And the way the process was: I would write my rhyme. Then I would lay it. He would come in, he would hear it, I would leave. He would write his rhyme. He would record. And we went back and forth in the booth without seeing each other record until we did the very last thing together, where I kinda come together with him a little bit.”

Tune in to LL COOL J’s THE FORCE Channel on channel 79 from now through September 19 at 3am ET in cars and through October 3 at 3am ET on the SiriusXM app.

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[WATCH] Chuck D Reveals Favorite Public Enemy Record On SiriusXM’s Flavor Of The Week, Why He’s Upset With Flavor Flav’s Mother

July 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Chuck D recently appeared on SiriusXM’s Flavor of the Week hosted by Flavor Flav.

During the interview, Chuck D revealed his favorite Public Enemy records and teased what’s next for Public Enemy in 2025. He also shared the reason he is upset with Flavor Flav’s mother.

Check out Chuck’s favorite PE cuts HERE

When asked about his favorite PE joints, Chuck replied, “I like them all ’cause they just like, you know, like kids. You don’t rate your kids, so I mean, it’s like, to me personally, I like, “Welcome to Terrordome.” You know, Keith came in and put the spanking on that. I like “Harder Than You Think” ’cause it’s easy to do and it was done so quick and that’s Gary G-Whiz. Of course, “Rebel Without a Pause.” “Shut Em Down” is always a favorite. “Public Enemy No. 1″ is because it was our first, you know, and I wanted to make a record that made people look at it ugly and made them run away. I didn’t want to, you know, I’m always that difficult dude, so I don’t want you to say you like my shit. Matter of fact, I want you to say you hate my so I could beat your ass with it. How about that? That’s what I like.”

WHenever someone’s mother is mentioned, everyone is all ears, but Chcuk was very candid about why he was upset with his hypeman’s mom.

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SiriusXM Launches State-of-the-Art Broadcast Studio at Wynn Las Vegas

June 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

SiriusXM announced today the opening of a state-of-the-art broadcast studio in Las Vegas, Nevada, located inside Wynn Las Vegas on the world-famous Strip.

To celebrate the opening, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter John Mayer will host a live broadcast on June 5 for his SiriusXM channel, Life with John Mayer (channel 14). The special live-from-Las Vegas episode will feature Mayer playing his favorite songs and artists as well as taking phone calls from listeners around the country. Mayer is performing with Dead & Company at The Sphere in Las Vegas through August 10.

Renowned as the “Entertainment Capital of the World” for its vibrant nightlife, burgeoning sports scene, and world class multi-genre performances and residencies, Las Vegas is the perfect new home for SiriusXM as it continues its studio expansion across North America. As the leader in audio entertainment, the programming lineup in Las Vegas will feature everything from music and comedy to sports and news, bringing listeners closer to “what happens in Vegas.”

The SiriusXM Studio at Wynn Las Vegas joins SiriusXM’s broadcast studios across North America, including its headquarters in New York City’s Rockefeller Center; Washington, DC facilities in the heart of the nation’s capital; West Hollywood studios, featuring the Los Angeles performance space “The Garage”; Miami studios in South Beach; and a newly-located hub in Nashville.

“Las Vegas is a city at the center of the zeitgeist, with major artists, personalities, and sports superstars around every corner – just like you’d see in our SiriusXM studios, and we’re very excited to be opening our new SiriusXM studio in the world class Wynn Las Vegas, right on the Las Vegas Strip,” said Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “Finding a home inside Wynn Las Vegas and putting our state-of-the-art broadcast facility right on the Las Vegas Strip was a perfect match, and we look forward to bringing listeners across the nation right into the action 365 days a year.”

“Our collaboration with SiriusXM complements our entertainment offering,” said Brian Gullbrants, Chief Operating Officer – North America, Wynn Resorts. “The diverse programming and fresh roster of talent visiting the studio will offer listeners from afar a glimpse of the excitement that can only be found at Wynn.”

The SiriusXM Studio at Wynn Las Vegas will be home to a variety of programming, including a new series hosted by legendary hip-hop artist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Flavor Flav. “Flavor Flav’s Flavor of the Week” will make its SiriusXM debut on June 10 and air weekly on LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio channel. Flav will spin tracks from his favorite classic hip-hop artists and share stories from his one-of-a-kind music career as founder of the legendary group, Public Enemy, his experiences as a TV personality, and more.

Additional SiriusXM personalities broadcasting regularly from The SiriusXM Studio at Wynn Las Vegas includes: Mad Dog Sports Radio host JT the Brick; Shannon Gunz, who hosts on Ozzy’s Boneyard as well as SiriusXM’s Octane and Turbo channels; and Eddie Trunk, host on SiriusXM’s Faction Talk, Hair Nation and Volume channels.

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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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[WATCH] Dr. Dre Appears On SiriusXM’s “This Life Of Mine With James Corden”

March 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On this week’s episode of SiriusXM’s “This Life of Mine with James Corden,”James speaks with Dr. Dre.

During the interview, the recent Hollywood spoke about working with Snoop Dogg on his new, upcoming album, his health challenges, having to be an adult at a very young age and also some of his favorite hits that he’s produced in his illustrious music career. He also delved into working with undoubtedly one of the best emcees of all time, Eminem.

Dr. Dre on working with Eminem and how he’s the best MC. “I think he’s the best MC ever. Point blank, period. Of course, there are going to be arguments about that because he’s a white guy. I don’t think anyone that’s rapping can touch Eminem on that microphone.”

Check out a clip from the interview where Dre speaks about Em HERE

When Corden asked about his first time encountering Mathers, Dre responded, “I was just starting this new thing. I was just starting this new thing, this new campaign with Aftermath Records and I was working on my second solo album at the time and it was just okay. I was at Jimmy Iovine’s house. I used to go to Jimmy Iovine’s house every Sunday and he would play movies and before the movie, we would go down to his garage which he turned into a listening room and he would just play demos, play demos and he just said one day, “What do you think about this?” You know and he played this artist which was Eminem and I had no idea he was a white guy at the time. He played it and I’m like, “Yeah, give me that. Give me that.” I took it home with me and I could stop playing this shit. Couldn’t stop playing it and Jimmy called me the next day and he’s like, “You know it’s white guy, right?” I got to do my Jimmy impression. “You know it’s white guy, right?” I’m like, “Oh, okay,” so long story short, I met Eminem at Jimmy Iovine’s office. We slapped hands, went to the studio and started recording and I’m not sure if anybody knows this, but I think the first four albums was just me and him and his writing and his delivery and his imagination is off the charts and I don’t think anyone would disagree with that.”

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[WATCH] WTC’s RZA Appears On SiriusXM’s ‘The Tor Guide’, Announces Las Vegas Residency

December 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

RZA recently appeared on SiriusXM’s The Tor Guide hosted by Toraeon SiriusXM’s Hip-Hop Nation. During the interview, RZA discussed recording new music with Wu-Tang Clan and announced the upcoming Wu Tang Clan Las Vegas Resdency, which is slated for February.

The show’s host Torae asked, “As we talk about new music, how often are you recording with the guys? Obviously, just coming off tour and being back together, we’ll talk about that camaraderie and that energy, but how often are you actually creating music with the guys?” RZA swiftly responded, “It’s rare. It’s getting rarer because of schedules, because of life, because of being fathers and movie stars and businessmen, but it happens. You know what I mean?” The Abbott added, “The good thing is that whether it happens with me, it still happens. Mathematics, his production skill is razor sharp, so we could just pop up and he’ll hit us with a joint. DJ Scratch has dropped a couple of joints off, Swizz Beats a couple of joint off. You know, in the old days, I was very, you know, just dominant like, “This all my beats,” and that’s because in the old days, I didn’t feel that other producers were giving the hip-hop type of beat that I thought was dope for Wu. If you pay attention to hip-hop and you listen to Wu, one thing you may recognize is that a Wu joint will come on and nobody won’t dance. Everybody listens and because of that is because I don’t want you to dance. I want you to listen, you know what I mean? That means that while a lot of producers was producing for the club and trying to make people dance and produce a radio hit, I was producing for hip-hop.”

See the entire interview below:

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Memphis Bleek Reflects On Jay-Z’s Wild Behavior In His Younger Years

December 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jay-Z is seen by many as a mature and laid-back rap veteran. He rarely makes public comments or appearances but when he does he’s always effortlessly cool and composed. His most recent studio album, 2017’s 4:44 dives deep on lessons he’s learned in his life and how he reached the point of maturity he’s arrived at. But for those familiar with his backstory, he wasn’t always this focused. Very few are as familiar as former Roc-A-Fella signee Memphis Bleek who told some vintage Hov stories in a recent SiriusXM interview.

“Y’all young n*ggas ain’t really been through nothing. Until you turned the club upside down and they lock you in the club and now you have to pay to leave, you ain’t really turned up, he begins the discussion. He details the full story of Jay-Z having to pay a hefty price after wrecking a Miami club. “We turned this club up in Miami upside down,” he explained. “They made us pay 50 grand to leave. Hov, he had to pay 50 racks. Police and everything, they extorted the f*ck out of us. We cracked heads, foreheads, faces. We was going crazy. They locked the doors, we had to pay to get out,” his story concludes. Check out the interview clip below.

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Bleek is also well aware of Jay-Z’s current reputation. “They see billionaire dread Hov, they think my man ain’t got them hands. Hov will put knuckles on you. He’ll put them hard bottoms on your a*s too,” Bleek explains. “All that cool, laid-back Beyoncé Hov, I love it, but back then, he was on some sh*t,” the segment concludes.

Jay-Z popped up last week alongside Beyonce at a premiere event for her Renaissance Tour film. Hov was present for numerous shows along the summer tour and videos of him in the crowd circulated online following nearly every performance. What do you think of Memphis Bleek’s story about Jay-Z having to pay just to get out of a Miami club? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Westside Gunn Says Eminem, JAY-Z, & Kanye West Showed Him How “Ill” He Is

October 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Westside Gunn says that connecting with Eminem, JAY-Z, and Kanye West made him realize how “ill” he is. He spoke on his relationship with the hip-hop legends during an interview on SiriusXM‘s Hip Hop Nation radio show with Torae.

At one point in the conversation, Torae mentioned Westside connecting with the likes of Eminem, JAY-Z, and Kanye West and asked what he’s taken away from their meetings. “Not to sound cr*zy — I learned how ill I am,” Westside responded. “You heard the names that you just named. They don’t get no bigger.

Westside Gunn Attends “And Then You Pray For Me” Release Party

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 11: Westside Gunn attends the “And Then You Pray For Me” Album. Release on October 11, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

He went on to reveal that JAY-Z was the inspiration for his song, “Steve & Jony.” “And these is guys that’s my friends, my family,” he said. “I could call them and ask them for anything. […] So, that’s how you have Virgil [Abloh] on the cover [of Gunn’s albums Pray for Paris and And Then You Pray for Me]. The ‘Steve & Jony’ record that’s on the album? That idea came from Hov. […] He called me and him that. […] We was just talking about this album, and he was like, ‘Yo, you should name one of them songs that.’” Check out Westside Gunn’s full comments below.

Westside Gunn Discusses Inspiration From Hip-Hop Legends

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The interview comes on the heels of the announcement that Westside will be teaming up with Conway The Machine and Benny The Butcher for a sequel to their 2019 release What Would Chine Gun Do (WWCD). Appearing on The Complex Sneakers Show on Friday, he teased: “’24 is gonna be probably one of the biggest years for Griselda. For the last couple years, Conway been doing his thing and he has a label, Drum Work, that he’s pushing, he’s the boss of; and Benny has BSF and he’s the the boss of his label. But we are family. There’s nothing stronger than us three together. We gotta come together and give people What Would Chine Gun Do 2 — we have to for the culture.”

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