Drake & Kendrick Lamar Were Once Friendly On “Buried Alive Interlude”

Drake and Kendrick Lamar are currently in the midst of a bitter feud that is not getting any prettier. After the release of Kendrick’s “Euphoria,” it seems clear that Drake will be dropping some sort of response. However, fans are a bit concerned as to what is going to happen in this response. If Drizzy decides to press the red button, this could get very ugly. Overall, the feud has fans looking back fondly at when Drake and Kendrick used to be friends. For instance, over 10 years ago, they were collaborating with one another on their projects.

A great example of this is on the album Take Care, which is considered a classic by many. On the song “Buried Alive Interlude,” we get a full two-minute and thirty-second track that sees Kendrick Lamar spitting a spirited verse. Drake is not on the song, although he is there in spirit given the production of the track. Throughout the song, Kendrick delivers bars about his rise to success and everything that comes with it. Considering where Lamar was at in his career at this point, it makes for an interesting listen.

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One year later, Kendrick and Drake linked up yet against for the song “Poetic Justice” off of Kendrick Lamar’s magnum opus, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City. To be fair, Kendrick has three albums that fans consider to be magnum opus-worthy. Only time will tell whether or not Drake and Kendrick can ever rekindle their friendship. For now, it is not looking good.

Let us know what you think of this collaboration, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this is one of the best songs on Take Care? Why do you believe the relationship between these two ultimately got sour? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

Quotable Lyrics:

Lookin’ in the mirror, I’m embarrassed
I’m feelin’ like a suicidal terrorist
React like an infant whenever you are mentioned
Mind over matter never worked for my nemesis

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The Game Criticizes J Cole For “Watering Down” Rap Battles

J Cole cannot catch a break. He was roasted by the rap community after he decided to apologize to Kendrick Lamar and take his diss track off streaming platforms. He was clowned by Kanye West on the “Like That” remix despite no longer being involved in the battle. Now, another Compton icon, The Game, has decided to take shots at Jermaine Cole on social media. The Game responded to a comment from Officially Ice by blaming the current state of rap battles on Cole. He really didn’t hold back.

Officially Ice is a panelist on the Joe Budden Podcast, which means he’s entrenched in the battle going on between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. He also remembers what it was like when The Game was going to war with the likes of 50 Cent and G-Unit. He remembers when Game was dropping classic diss songs like “300 Bars N Runnin” in the mid-2000s. “I want one of these rap n**gas to diss Game,” Ice tweeted. “Just so y’all can what a proper diss record looks like.” The Game responded to the post by saying his approach to battles is outdated because it doesn’t follow rules.

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The Game Thinks Cole Hurt The Genre By Apologizing

“My level of disrespect has no limit and I can actually rap rap,” Game wrote back. “Fans gone choose up with whatever artist is currently safe for the culture to love as a whole.” The Compton hitmaker went on to denigrate the way things have changed in the last two decades, before turning his attention to J. Cole. “Hip hop/Rap or whatever y’all calling it these days was already watered down,” he asserted. “Then Cole apologized and turned this sh*t to Kool-Aid wit no sugar.” This is actually the first time that The Game has spoken on the J. Cole apology. Given the rapper’s combative history, though, it’s not a surprise to learn he hated it.

The Game may be from the same city as Kendrick Lamar, but the rapper has collaborated with both Dot and Drake in the past. Drake even threw subliminal disses at Lamar when he appeared on the rapper’s 2015 single “100.” The Game posted a Drake quote on Instagram shortly after the battle started, which led many fans to theorize that he was choosing the 6 God’s side. He’s since clarified that he’s a fan of Lamar, and thinks he’s an “incredible” rapper. None of this reverence, however, applies to J. Cole.

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4batz Wrestles With Being In A Toxic Relationship On “Act V: There Goes Another Vase”

The industry plant is back! If you do not know who we are talking about, we are referring to the Dallas, Texas singer and balladeer 4batz. He essentially blew up out of nowhere with his smash single “act ii: date @ 8” and it is by far his most popular song. It currently sits at over 132 million streams and to popularize it even more, he added Drake on a remix. With all of this support from the OVO label, the new kid on the block is getting ready to drop his debut mixtape. But before that 4batz has one more single, “act v: there goes another vase,” for us.

This is now the fourth single for 4batz’s project u made me a st4r. Originally, the project was due much sooner than its new date, May 3. Original reports, including one from The Neighborhood Talk, said that he would be making his big entrance on April 5. However, things clearly fell through, and now we are just two days away from seeing what the rookie has to offer.

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Listen To “Act V: There Goes Another Vase” By 4batz

This project will be released through OVO, as we briefly mentioned earlier, but only this one for now. There is a good chance Drake and the label are looking to see how he performs over the next few months or so to see if he is worth a long-term look. Even though there might be pressure on him to succeed, that is what could make 4batz a diamond in the industry. Check out the new toxic love cut “act v” above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “act v: there goes another vase” by 4batz? Does this track get you excited for u made me a st4r, why or why not? Do you still view him as an industry plant? 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 4batz. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

I’m startin’ to think that we the same
‘Cause each lil’ argument we sayin’ evil things (The evil things)
I’m startin’ to think that you done changed
But you gon’ turn around and throw another vase (Another vase)
You damn near hit me in my face
But if I punch on you, then I’ma get a case (Can get a case)

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YNW Melly Turns 25: Remembering How Special The “Suicidal Remix” With Juice WRLD Was

YNW Melly remains in a revolving door with the court system over the murder charges he is facing for allegedly k*lling his crewmates Sakchaser and Juvy. A lot of rappers have been showing support for the Gifford, Florida native such as Boosie Badazz and Fredo Bang. But like the Louisiana rapper once said about his case, “When they want you, they want you.” The latest development surrounding this never-ending saga is that prosecutors are trying to incorporate a documentary around the rapper’s rise to fame into the evidence pile. Unfortunately, to a lesser extent, YNW Melly will be celebrating another birthday in handcuffs.

Even though his image may not be at its best right now, we did want to celebrate the rapper and singer’s 25th birthday with a throwback post. One of his favorites of ours has to be the “Suicidal Remix” with Juice WRLD. The four-year-old track sees Melly at his best, which is him being in his melodic bag. This is just the second collaboration we have ever heard between him and the late great emo MC.

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Relisten To “Suicidal Remix” By YNW Melly & Juice WRLD

If you did not know, this song was actually teased on the same day that the hip-hop community lost one of its great talents. For us, this gives the song so much more weight and according to Genius, it was just the third posthumous collab for Juice. With the content of the song being about toxic relationships, getting him on a remix was a great idea on Melly’s part. If you want to help wish him a happy birthday, revisit the classic emo rap ballad above.

What are your thoughts on “Suicidal Remix” by YNW Melly and Juice WRLD? Is this the better version of this love cut, why or why not? Where does this rank amongst the rest of Melly’s hit songs? What do you think his fate will be in prison? Do you think him and Juice needed to work together more often? 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 YNW Melly and Juice WRLD. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

I thought that we were meant to be
‘Til you struck out like one, two, three
The thought of you was heavenly
At first, now it’s where Hell will be
Oh, I’ve been balling on my own, shawty, sipping fours
Pour it in a twenty, make it strong, shawty, gripping poles

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Madlib & Your Old Droog Preview Their Upcoming LP With “REEKYOD” Featuring Black Thought

Madlib and Your Old Droog continue to build and strengthen their work relationship with another new single “REEKYOD.” This is now the second offering we have received from this acclaimed duo in the last few weeks. “DBZ” was their last effort and that lyrical powerhouse of a track included extra bars from Denzel Curry and Method Man. On that single, Denzel was making some noise on it by apparently dissing Kendrick Lamar. “‘Cause using big words don’t make you lyrical / And going backwards in a swimmin’ pool don’t make you spiritual.” While “REEKYOD” does not have any subliminal shots, it does have gritty production and adept lyrics from Droog and Black Thought.

According to Stereogum, Madlib and Droog are gearing up to drop a collaboration album in the near future. For the decorated producer, it will be his third project of the year, following up YHWH is LOVE and Liberation 2. For the Brooklynite, it will be his first record in about a year and a half since YOD Presents: The Shining. According to The Source, Droog shared how thrilled he was to be a part of this song, as well as the project on the way.

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Listen To “REEKYOD” By Madlib, Black Thought, Your Old Droog

“It’s an honor to be inducted into the heavyweight class of hip hop. To be able to spar with one of the greatest MC’s on a beat by the greatest producer is a dream come true,” Droog said. “Look out for the Madlib x YOD album coming soon.” We sure will be and be sure to check out “REEKYOD” with the link above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “REEKYOD” by Madlib, Black Thought, and Your Old Droog? Is this the better of their two recent singles, why or why not? Are you excited for their upcoming project? Who had the strongest rapping performance? 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 Madlib, Your Old Droog, and Black Thought. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Polo Perks, AyooLii Are Carefree On FearDorian-Produced “Ricky Eats Acid”

At the beginning of 2024 we introduced a new rapper to you via an Artists You Need To Check Out Right Now piece. It is a series we are running throughout the calendar year, introducing smaller names that we feel deserve recognition. One of the first to be shouted out was Milwaukee, Wisconsin rapper, AyooLii. He works alongside producer FearDorian quite often, and today he is teaming up with him once again. However, this is not an AyooLii exclusive track. “Ricky Eats Acid,” is a single from Harlem, New York rapper Polo Perks (POLO PERKS <3 <3 <3).”

Like AyooLii, Polo Perks, makes trap rap with a bit of a hazy and laid-back approach. “Ricky Eats Acid” fits that description too, although the energy is higher this time around. Polo sports a husky cadence over the simple beat and looping, ghostly background vocals. This track follows up two 2023 collaborations for Perks and it is his first solo release since March of last year.

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Listen To “Ricky Eats Acid” By Polo Perks, Ayoolii, & FearDorian

You can tell from the music video that the “ALLYNDALE DR” MC has a lot of fun making music. That is evident from the song’s tone, but also from the music video. At the end, there is a blooper where he is laughing and goofing off with the background dancers. Be sure to support Polo Perks, AyooLii, and FearDorian and their new song with the link above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “Ricky Eats Acid” by Polo Perks, AyooLii, and FearDorian? Is this one of his better tracks as of late, why or why not? Who had the stronger performance? 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 Polo Perks and AyooLii. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

If a n**** play, he get whacked (G, whacked)
On the east (East)
Fifty for a grit, get ahead, b**** it’s free cheese (B**** it’s free cheese, dummy, hey)
Lil’ b****, that’s fifty for a gram
Think you broke, n****s heard what I’m sayin’
Get G’s, buss it down, with my n****s from the set

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Kendrick Lamar Unloads A 6 Minute Clip Into Drake With “Euphoria” Diss Response

Kendrick Lamar has just hurdled quite a large missile in Drake’s direction with a surprise diss response called “euphoria.” There was zero promotion or a heads up that something was coming from the Compton, California native. But this was the best way to go about it because now everyone is rushing to check it out and dissect the various shots. The multi-faceted Cardo-produced track sees Kendrick attack Drake from all sorts of angles. He calls him a fraud and a “bad b****,” as he addresses “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle.”

The six-minute song begins with a slower more chill vibe with a guitar looming in the mix. However, this is not your typical reflective K-Dot. He is looking for blood right from the start as he sings, “Them superpowers gettin’ neutralized/ The famous actor we once knew is lookin’ paranoid, now it’s spiralling / You movin’ just like a degenerate, heavy antic, it’s feelin’ distasteful.” Then, the aggressive trap beat kicks in at around the 55 second mark and all hell breaks loose.

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Listen To “Euphoria” By Kendrick Lamar

It is hard to jam pack all of the fighting words on “euphoria,” but here are a few to chew on. “Y’all think all of my life is rap? / That’s h*e s***, I got a son to raise, but I can see you know nothin’ ’bout that.” Or there’s these, “When I see you stand by Sexyy Red, I believe you see two bad b****es / I believe you don’t like women, that’s real competition, you might pop a** with ’em.” Or there’s, “How many fairytale stories ’bout your life ’til we had enough? / How many more black features ’til you finally feel that you black enough / I like Drake with the melodies, I don’t like Drake when he act tough.”

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “euphoria” by Kendrick Lamar? Is this now the best diss track between him and Drake? Who do you have winning the beef now and why? What was the best set of bars on the track? Did he do a good job addressing all of Drizzy’s shots on “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle,” why or why not? 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 Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

You movin’ just like a degenerate, heavy antic, it’s feelin’ distasteful
Why calculate you, not as calculated, I can even predict your angles
Fabricate stories on the family front, ’cause you heard Mr. Morale
A pathetic master manipulator, I can smell the tales on you now
You not a rap artist, you a scam artist with the hopes of being accepted
Tommy Hilfiger stood out, but nеver had been your collection

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