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Drake Shouts Out Yeat’s Name During Performance Of “Sticky” On Tour

August 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake is always one to keep his finger on the pulse of contemporary hip-hop culture, whether people see it as exploitative or generous. Still, he certainly got the attention of the newest generation of rap fans with his special guest in Seattle. Moreover, during that city’s tour stops for his “It’s All A Blur” tour with 21 S*vage, the 6 God brought out Yeat, much to fans’ delight. Even thought it was a relatively simple link-up, with the rage mastermind just popping out from the crowd, it’s still quite the surreal moment. After all, the Canadian superstar has propelled many careers to stardom before, although we’re certain that Yeat doesn’t need the help.

Furthermore, Drake still decided to dedicate as much stage time as he reasonably could to this moment. During his performance of his Honestly, Nevermind cut “Sticky,” he replaced one of the names in his verse with the Oregon MC’s. “Yeat got me on the wave,” the OVO mogul proclaimed to the crowd, and they cheered in response. With all this hype in mind, it’s no wonder that it’s reignited past rumors that they will one day release some material together.

Drake Gives Yeat A Mid-Concert Shoutout During “Sticky”

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What’s more is that we should be getting something big from both artists soon, or at least that’s what fans hope. On one hand, you have Drake’s upcoming project For All The Dogs, which will surely rank among the most commercially successful and widely discussed albums of the year. On the other, Yeat recently dropped a new single, “bigger then everything,” which sees him reflecting on his meteoric rise in more somber fashion. He already dropped a full-length this year, but there’s no question that there’s always hype for him to keep delivering.

Meanwhile, fans will have to wait and see if this ends up panning out, and to see in what way it impacts either artist. As much as the “My wrist” star is getting big cosigns all over the game, he’s also in a lane entirely of his own. With that in mind, it might feel like a “worlds collide” moment rather than the career-propelling team-up that Drizzy fans might expect. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Drake and Yeat.

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Fans Accuse Kendrick Lamar & Baby Keem Of Stealing Drake’s “Sticky” Flow

May 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fans on social media are accusing Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem of biting Drake’s flow from his Honestly, Nevermind track, “Sticky,” for their new single, “The Hillbillies.” On the track, Lamar interpolates the song while also sampling Bon Iver’s 2020 single, “PDLIF.”

As Lamar raps, “Messy, get them girls off the stage, ’cause somebody’s gonna get taken,” he appears to be referencing Drake’s line, “Ayo Eric, bring them girls to the stage, cause somebody’s getting paid.” Fans online quickly made note of the similarities. “Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem used Drake’s Sticky flow and this is how it came out,” one fan tweeted. Another remarked: “Yooo everyone fucking with that new Kendrick!! Now give Drake his credit for predicting dance music was the new wave cause Hillbillies is just Kendrick’s version of Sticky.”

Kendrick Lamar At Rolling Loud

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 24: Rapper Kendrick. Lamar performs onstage during day three of Rolling Loud Miami 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium on July 24, 2022 in Miami. Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

Other fans argued that Lamar was trying to diss Drake by using his flow. “How these dumbass drake fans can’t see that kendrick is not jacking drake he’s CLOWNING HIM,” one wrote. Either way, Lamar and Keem weren’t trying to be subtle with the references to “Sticky.” Keem directly noted the track in a tweet on Tuesday.

“The Hillbillies” is the latest of several tracks Lamar and Keem have teamed up for in recent years. They’ve collaborated on “N95,” “Die Hard,” “Range Brothers,” “Savior,” “Nile,” and “Family Ties.” For the latter, the pair took home the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance.

Fans React On Twitter

Also of note in the new music video, Tyler, the Creator makes a cameo appearance to announce the return of Camp Flog Gnaw. In doing so, he displayed a “Camp Flog Gnaw 2023” button on a jacket in front of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. No further details have been provided as of now.

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Childish Gambino Returns On “Sticky” With KIRBY From “Swarm” Soundtrack EP

March 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s been out for less than 24 hours, but already, Donald Glover’s Swarm series is the talk of the internet. All seven episodes are currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and have earned both an 80% audience and critics score so far on Rotten Tomatoes. Viewers obviously can’t stop reacting to the wild sex scene between Chloe Bailey and Damson Idris in the first episode, but the show’s soundtrack is gaining plenty of attention in its own right as well.

Those who have already watched Swarm know it centres around a young woman with a serious obsession for Ni’jah, her favourite pop star. It reflects some of the lengths stans currently go to for artists like Nicki Minaj and Cardi B online, though our lead character, Dre (played by Dominique Fishback) takes things further than most people would ever dare. The singer’s presence is notably similar to Beyoncé’s, though she’s actually voiced by independent artist KIRBY.

KIRBY and Childish Gambino Bring Ni’jah to Life with “Sticky”

Before working on Swarm, the Memphis-born songwriter worked with stars like Jennifer Lopez, Timbaland, and Brandy. She helped write “FourFiveSeconds” by Rihanna, Kanye West, and Paul McCartney, as well as Queen B’s “Die with You.” Her first solo album, titled Sis, arrived in February 2020 and had two tracks featured on the fourth season of Issa Rae’s Insecure.

KIRBY’s name was kept relatively quiet within the industry before, but after this new project, she’s certainly going to be high in demand. It remains unclear if we’ll see Glover’s new TV series return for a second season, though fans are already expressing their desire to hear more from him and the rising female star. Other songs emerging as favourites on their new EP so far are “Something Like That” and “Agatha.”

Stream Childish Gambino and KIRBY’s “Sticky” on YouTube above. Afterward, read more about Swarm‘s infectious soundtrack here. Make sure to check back later this weekend for more release recommendations on our R&B Season playlist update.

Quotable Lyrics:

Out in my country, you’re on your own
Porch and the palm trees, you’re all alone
Sunlight is watching, so watch your back (Your back)
Don’t look back
I’ll come and find you, stay on track

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Childish Gambino And Ni’jah Share The Eerie ‘Sticky’ From The Hyped-Up Show ‘Swarm’s Soundtrack EP

March 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Actor and producer Donald Glover tried his best to walk away from his music persona Childish Gambino, but there’s still work to be done. The triple threat hinted that a new project was on the way during his appearance on Kimmel, but fans were in for a treat that new music was just the tip of the creative iceberg. In addition to the new music, Gambino released a new Amazon Prime Video series, Swarm, starring Chlöe and Dominique Fishback.

As with any great film or series, an original soundtrack is necessary, and Gambino released a full EP to accompany Swarm.

Childish Gambino and KIRBY lend their voices to singer Ni’Jah’s track “Sticky,” which serves as the lead single from the soundtrack. Heard in the series trailer, “Sticky” immaculately lays out the plot of a woman sick obsession with a pop star. Co-produced by Dylan Wiggins and Michael Uzowuru, the song is eerie in all of the same ways the series is.

The second verse of the song drives home the level of discomfort Cambino wants you to feel as you dive into this piece, as he and KIRBY sings, “I got a gun, I got the strap, I got the door locked / I gotta run, they in the back, “Hello” and the door knock / Lock on the car ‘Beep, beep’ / Blood on the bar, leak, leak / Cops finna come, sweet, sweet / Hoe, I look good, tweet, tweet / Hope I don’t get no blood on top of my weave / Ain’t got no beatin’, they ain’t no apostrophes /And I got my mask on (Hey) / Still twerk *ss to sad songs / Gotta keep the joy alive.”

Listen to the full track above and the full EP below. Swarm premieres today (March 17) on Prime Video.

Kay Flock Co-Defendant Refuses To Snitch: “See Ya In 30 Years”

March 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kay Flock emerged as the hottest rapper out of the New York drill scene, though his career is at risk. The 19-year-old Bronx rapper turned himself into authorities on first-degree murder charges in late 2021. And while fans have called for his freedom, the rapper is undoubtedly facing some serious time if found guilty of murder. Though he earned his biggest co-sign from Cardi B during his incarceration, his career could be seriously derailed. Since his arrest, police have held him at Rikers Island, though he’s maintained his innocence from the jump.

While the rapper faces charges related to the death of 24-year-old Oscar Hernandez, he was recently named as part of a RICO indictment. The police indicted Kay Flock on racketeering, murder, and attempted murder charges this week related to the Sevside/DOA crew. Since then, he was moved to federal prison as he awaits trial. If Flock is found guilty on all charges, he will face the mandatory life sentence or the death penalty.

Kay Flock’s Co-Defendant Sticky Won’t Snitch

As we’ve seen in the YSL case, it will only be a matter of time until co-defendants cop a plea deal. And if/when that happens, Kay Flock will undoubtedly be among the first to be taken down. However, a close affiliate of the rapper and co-defendant, Sticky, stated that he won’t bend or fold under pressure. He said that the prosecutors attempted to get him to flip, which he declined and vowed to take his case to trial.

Sticky shared a photo of himself and Kay Flock vowing to stay down, even if it results in a life sentence. “Fought at rolling loud together, guess we gotta fight these people together,” he wrote. “It’s all fun and games till them people come. They said ‘tell us about kevin, help yourself, 30 yrs is a long time.’ Well, guess I’ll see ya in 30 years.” Though many commended Sticky’s loyalty to Flock during this trying time, it seems that both are preparing for an uphill battle. Check out Sticky’s post above. Do you think Kay Flock will be convicted? Sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

Drake Unleashes The ‘Sticky’ Music Video, Which Calls To ‘Free YSL’

August 2, 2022 by newhiphopnews

In June, Drake released Honestly, Nevermind as a surprise, and it received a wide range of reactions. Now he’s unveiling the music video for the track “Sticky.”

Directed by Theo Skudra, the video opens with a massive crowd hyping up Drake as he walks onto the stage. It then follows him in cars, parking lots, airports, clubs, and even on boats. The words “Free YSL” appear across the screen for a brief moment, referring to the ongoing racketeering case against Gunna’s label that has Gunna, Young Thug, and 28 other members hit with several federal charges.

Shortly after unleashing the LP, the rapper mentioned on a radio show that he has lots more projects that will be arriving soon. “Me and Kenzo have a book coming out this year. Yeah, we have a book coming out this year, a poetry book. So I hope you guys tune into that, too, because that’s going to be some sh*t.” He added, “I got another Scary Hours pack coming, too, in a little bit. Maybe not, like [laughs]… maybe not right now; I need you to just take this [Honestly, Nevermind] in right now. But I have a Scary Hours, I’m gonna slap some head tops off with a Scary Hours pack.”

Watch the video for “Sticky” above.