Summer Jam

JAY-Z And Michael Jackson’s First Meeting Stood Out To Rodney Jerkins For This Reason

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JAY-Z was apparently uniquely “humble” when he met Michael Jackson for the first time. Rodney Jerkins, who produced much of the legendary singer’s 2001 album Invincible, recently detailed how he and JAY met for the first time during an interview with The Almanac of Rap. After the meeting, JAY eventually brought Jackson out at Summer Jam 2001 for an iconic performance.

“You remember when Michael was brought up onstage by JAY-Z?” Jerkins said, as caught by HipHopDX. “Who do you think introduced JAY-Z to Michael? So I get the call from my man Big Chuck, who’s from Brooklyn, and Big Jon [Platt], the publisher — he’s now the CEO of Sony/ATV. And they were like, ‘Yo, JAY really want[s] to meet Michael. Can you make that happen?’ I was like, ‘I got you.’ So I brought him up to the studio, took him to meet Michael. That was the most humble I ever seen JAY-Z in my life… I know JAY to be so cool, and you could tell it was a different thing when he got with Mike.”

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Michael Jackson Performs In Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA: Michael Jackson performs during the “Bad” Tour at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on January 1989 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

JAY bringing out Michael Jackson at Summer Jam recently resurfaced in the headlines after Nicki Minaj revealed it was the first concert she had ever been to during an interview with Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, earlier this year. “Many, many years ago… and Michael Jackson came out. Yes,” she said at the time. “He was a surprise guest on JAY-Z’s set. He didn’t perform, he came out of this box and the people went crazy.”

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Memphis Bleek also reflected on the set during an appearance on Drink Champs, last year. Check out Jerkins’ latest comments on it below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rodney Jerkins as well as JAY-Z on HotNewHipHop.

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Method Man Clarifies His Summer Jam “Generation Gap” Comments

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Method Man has attempted to clarify his recent comments about performing at Hot 97’s Summer Jam, in which he claimed there was a “generation gap” and he would never return to the festival. He performed at the New York City event with Redman, earlier this month. He reflected on his feelings on doing so with TMZ on Saturday.

“I wasn’t mad at the crowd,” he explained to the outlet. “It was just a generation gap. I showed grace.” He added: “I don’t think it’s fair. I would never point my finger at the crowd for not liking my music…I was there for Mister Cee and it was New York. I figured, I’m in New York, I’m in my backyard. [People] know who I am.”

Read More: Method Man Criticizes The Crowd At Summer Jam, Claims He’s Never Coming Back

Method Man & Redman Perform At Summer Jam

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 02: Redman and Method Man perform onstage during Hot 97 Summer Jam 2024 at UBS Arena on June 02, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

He made the original comments on Instagram after the performance. “Not our crowd at all,” he wrote at the time. “Thanks again, New York and the whole tri-state (that showed up to the event) plus Pete[er Rosenberg] and Ebro [Darden] I got love for you guys, but never again.. at this point the generation gap is just too wide for me.. #nevercomingback” Afterward, he received tons of support on social media. Soulja Boy even called on the younger generation to show more respect. “That’s New York though,” he remarked to TMZ. “Everybody supposed to know who he is. I don’t know. That’s crazy. I didn’t even know that. There probably be a lot of young people in the audience.”

Method Man Speaks On His Summer Jam Criticism

Check out the clarification of the headline-grabbing comments above. Fans will have to wait and see if he holds true to his words about never returning. Be on the lookout for further updates on Method Man on HotNewHipHop.

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Soulja Boy Demands The Youth To Give Method Man More Respect

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Soulja Boy is someone whose popularity came about in the mid-2000s. However, he is still relatively young all things considered. He blew up in music when he was a teenager and in the eyes of some, he is an oldhead. There are kids who probably have never heard “Crank Dat.” Overall, it is a sad reality, especially with some parents refusing to put their kids onto the music they listened to. Older artists are feeling this, including Method Man, who performed at Summer Jam over the weekend.

After experiencing a lackadaisical crowd, Method Man spoke out about the generational divide in hip-hop and how he could never do Summer Jam again. It was an honest take from the hip-hop legend, who clearly felt disrespected. Well, TMZ recently caught with Soulja Boy, and they asked for his thoughts on the fiasco. As you will hear down below, Soulja wants legends like Meth to get their proper respect. He also empathizes with how the pioneer was feeling.

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Soulja Boy Gives His Thoughts

“I don’t think he mean that,” Soulja Boy explained. “He probably just in his feelings or something. He probably gonna perform at a future event, but shout out to him. I don’t know. That’s New York though. Everybody supposed to know who he is. I don’t know. That’s crazy. I didn’t even know that. There probably be a lot of young people in the audience.” Soulja makes a good point. At the end of the day, Method Man is a legend and he should get his respect.

Let us know what you think of what Soulja Boy had to say, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that the Summer Jam crowd did Method Man dirty? How do you feel about the generational divide between hip-hop’s legends and the new fans? 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.

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Ebro Reacts To Method Man’s Criticisms Of Summer Jam

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Over the weekend, Wu-Tang Clan legend Method Man took the stage at this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam alongside Redman. Though the pair seemed to deliver a performance up to their standards, Meth wasn’t happy with the results. He took to social media following the performance to claim that he wouldn’t be back at the legendary festival. The reasons he gave were that the crowd was no longer there for him and the generational divide was too large.

In the comments and all over social media fans speculated what could have led to the underwhelming reception from the crowd. Some speculated that the lineup of the festival didn’t do the pair any favors. Headliners for the show included numerous contemporary artists like Doja Cat, Sexyy Red, and Ty Dolla $ign. They weren’t the only veteran acts on the roster as Eric B & Rakim also took to the stage. Despite that, many speculated the fans weren’t familiar with Method Man’s music or style. Earlier this week, Ebro and his Hot 97 radio co-hosts discussed what Meth had to say and the reasons for his bad experience. Check out some of their discussion below.

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Ebro In The Morning Reacts To Method Man Comments

One of Ebro’s co-hosts claimed that the audience just wasn’t used to seeing an actual rap show. “It felt like the crowd wasn’t used to seeing a real show. They were kinda like staring in amazement. There wasn’t booing or any of that. This is crazy — they’re rapping,” DJ Kast One said. They went on to compare the performance to Method Man’s set just a day before at Roots Picnic, which apparently had a much more involved energy.

What do you think of Ebro and his co-host’s reaction to Method Man’s claims that he isn’t coming back to Hot 97 Summer Jam anymore? Do you think the festival is to blame for the bad experience he had with the crowd in attendance? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Peter Rosenberg Clarifies Why Sheff G & Sleepy Hallow Missed Summer Jam: “I Did Not Get Them Taken Off”

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Peter Rosenberg says he had nothing to do with Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow not performing at Hot 97’s Summer Jam festival over the weekend. Following the two rapper’s appearance at Donald Trump’s latest rally in the Bronx, last month, Rosenberg called them out for the move and recommended pulling them off the lineup. Instead, he says both rappers voluntarily decided not to perform.

“While I was annoyed about the Sheff G-Sleepy Hallow-Trump thing, I did not get them taken off of Summer Jam,” Rosenberg clarified in a video on social media. “Number one, I don’t have the power to do that. Number two, even though it was annoying to me and I disagree, I would never try to take money out of people’s pockets. I have never done that in the history of my career. I have only tried to put money in people’s pockets and supported more artists in this city than many people are aware. Many of those artists are watching this right now and they know.”

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Peter Rosenberg, Ebro Darden, & Laura Stylez Attend Summer Jam

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 02: Ebro, Laura Stylez, and Peter Rosenberg attend Hot 97 Summer Jam 2024 at UBS Arena on June 02, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Rosenberg then clarified that Sleepy Hallow “removed himself from Summer Jam” while “Sheff G was a whole different situation that I’ll let them explain — it’s not my business to explain.” He continued: “It is all love with me and those guys. It was a moment where I disagreed and we make jokes on the radio, we talk every morning. Some people may know, politically, I disagree with it, but that’s okay.” Check out his full explanation of the situation below.

Peter Rosenberg Addresses The Summer Jam Situation

Both Sheff G and Sleepy previously responded to Rosenberg’s criticism on their Instagram Stories. Sleepy labeled him a “d*ck eater” while Sheff offered a more nuanced explanation. Be on the lookout for further updates on Peter Rosenberg on HotNewHipHop.

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Method Man Criticizes The Crowd At Summer Jam, Claims He’s Never Coming Back

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Over the weekend Hot 97’s annual Summer Jam took place. The festival looked to combine rap stars both new and old with an impressive roster of performers. Doja Cat, Ty Dolla $ign, Sexyy Red, Fivio Foreign, French Montana and many more served as the contemporary stars of the festival. While Method Man & Redman, Eric B & Rakim, EPMD, and Jadakiss delivered old school flavors. But the crowd was apparently much more in tune with some of the newer artists around, which didn’t sit well with one particular performer.

Method Man took to Instagram following his performance to criticize the less than stellar reception he felt from the crowd. In a comment he claimed that the festival was “not our crowd.” After thanking the city of New York and some of the other performers he doubled down on his sentiments. “Never again.. at this point the generation gap is just too wide for me.. #nevercomingback” his comment concludes. In the comments, many fans come to the defense of the two rap legends. Some blame the fans themselves for their underwhelming reception. Others blame Summer Jam for placing the pair alongside a roster of artists they don’t necessarily go with. Check out the post and some fan reactions to it below.

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Method Man Calls Out Summer Jam Crowd

This isn’t even the first controversy to spark from this year’s edition of Summer Jam. The original line-up poster included Offset as one of the headliners. But in a later announcement expanding the lineup of the festival he was unceremoniously swept off the list, with no explanation for his disappearance given. That was in addition to fans initial underwhelmed reaction from the original lineup announcement.

What do you think of Method Man’s post about the crowd at Summer Jam not being as into his performance as he had hoped? Do you think the festival did him wrong by placing him alongside artists that likely have very different fanbases than him? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Offset Drops Out Of Hot 97 Summer Jam With No Explanation

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Hot 97’s annual Summer Jam in New York is less than a month away. This year superstars like Doja Cat, Sexyy Red, Ty Dolla $ign, and more will take the stage. There will also be a special tribute to the recently deceased Mister Cee helmed by Big Daddy Kane. Elsewhere Fivio Foreign, French Montana, Lola Brooke, Redman & Method Man, Eric B & Rakim, and many more will also perform as part of the festival. But as it often goes with music festivals, they weren’t able to fully deliver on the initially announced lineup and fans aren’t happy about it.

The newest version of the line-up poster no longer features former Migos rapper Offset, who was seemingly one of the festival’s biggest draws. There was no official announcement confirming that he was removed from the festival which means there was no explanation for why. Despite the lack of announcement fans took notice quickly that his name had disappeared. In the days since some have even accused them of deleting comments on the post asking about the formerly announced headliner. Check out the post they made that sparked all the controversy below.

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Offset No Longer Performing At Hot 97 Summer Jam

Festivals replacing artists in their lineup at the last minute is pretty common. Earlier this year fans of Latin music took issue with Rolling Loud Los Angeles. The festival promised appearances from Junior H, Fuerza Regida, and Nathaniel Cano. But all three dropped out before they were supposed to perform. A similar thing happened last month at J. Cole’s Dreamville fest. Muni Long and Chris Brown were forced to pull out at the last minute. Though they were quickly replaced by 50 Cent and Hxncho.

What do you think of Offset pulling out of Hot 97 Summer Jam without any formal announcement? What do you think could be the reason for his unceremonious departure from the festival less than a month before it takes place? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Doja Cat, Offset, Method Man & Redman To Headline Hot 97’s Summer Jam

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It’s official: The lineup for Hot 97’s highly anticipated Summer Jam concert has been revealed. Now in its 30th year, this one-day festival secures Hot 97’s legacy of innovation and cultural influence in the hip-hop community.

On June 2nd, a slew of music’s biggest artists will take the stage at UBS Arena inside Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The all-star lineup includes Doja Cat, Davido, Offset, Sexyy Red, legendary duo Method Man and Redman, rising star Sleepy Hallow, Detroit’s own Tee Grizzley, and more. This is yet another example of how Hot 97 brings music lovers both the hottest artists of our era and the most promising rising stars.

The exciting announcement was revealed to Hot 97’s Instagram page, with tickets going on sale this Friday, March 23rd, at 10 AM, on ticketmaster.com! Fans can also sign up online at hot97.com/summerjam to be one of the first to purchase tickets before they hit the public.

Hip-hop heads will certainly be excited to see Method Man and Redman live. For those who have enjoyed seeing them live, the duo puts on one of the best, most energetic Hip-Hop shows to date.

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Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2024 Lineup Deemed Underwhelming By Fans: Details

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With the hotter months just weeks around the corner, music festival season is beginning to ramp up. Rolling Loud in Inglewood, California just wrapped up this past weekend with tons of incredible headliners. Lovers & Friends will be taking place at the start of May in Las Vegas. Of course, you cannot forget about Coachella as well, which will kick off the weekend of April 12, while the second run will begin on April 19. Another staple music festival in the hip-hop and R&B community that we have to mention is Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2024.

The famous New York radio station has the longest running event out of all of the ones listed, beginning in 1994. Plenty of legends have headlined it from Nas, Queen Latifah, and Wu-Tang Clan, are just some to name. However, after Hot 97 announced Summer Jam 2024, according to HipHopNMore, fans were very let down by the leading artists. The one-day event will be held at UBS Arena, home of the New York Islanders NHL team, on June 2.

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The attractions this year include Doja Cat, Offset, Sexyy Red, Method Man and Redman, Sleepy Hallow, Davido, up-and-coming Brooklyn drill trio 41, and Tee Grizzley. None of these names are really enough to sway the commenters underneath the post from Hot 97. One person says, “@hot97 did ya’ll even try to work on a line up? Who tf in nyc wants to see doja cat 🤦🏾‍♀️ take this s*** back to table and redo it.” Another adds, “Ngl just cancel it.” Well then. If you would still like to purchase tickets, they will be available for presale on March 20. General admissions will be ready to buy on Friday March 22 at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster. Additionally, you can sign up at HOT97.com/summerjam “to be the first buy tickets before it goes out to the public.”

What are your thoughts on Hot 97’s lineup for Summer Jam 2024? Do you agree with fans that these acts are not worth going to see, why or why not? If you are going, who are you most excited for and why? How do you think they could have made it more appealing? 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 Summer Jam 2024. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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Doja Cat, Offset, Sexyy Red, And Davido Will Headline Summer Jam 2024

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As if this summer’s music festival season wasn’t already stacked enough, Hot 97’s Summer Jam lineup has been announced.

The staple hip-hop festival will be held on June 2 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. This year’s official headliners include Doja Cat, Offset, Sexyy Red, and Davido. But it doesn’t stop there: Method Man and Redman, Tee Grizzley, Sleepy Hallow, and 41 (consisting of Kyle Richh, Jenn Carter, and Tata) are also slated to deliver bookend sets, according to the event’s flyer.

Offset has performed several times at Hot 97’s Summer Jam festival as a member of Migos (most notably 2019 and 2021). However, in June, this will be the “Worth It” rapper’s first time gracing the stage as a soloist. When asked about the possibility of bringing out special guests, he played coy. “I might do my Summer Jam set with just me,” he said. “‘Cause I deserve that.”

But he did reveal that his set will include several elements from his debut solo headline tour’s production and possibly even a moon walk tribute to the late Michael Jackson.

Although a pre-sale date hasn’t been revealed, the station has hinted that one will be. To gain access to the pre-sale, you must sign up for the station’s Insiders List email list. The general on-sale date for Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2024 is Friday, March 22, at 10 a.m. local time. Find more information here.

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