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Joe Budden & Ebro Trade Shots Over “Seat Filler” Comments

June 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The controversy surrounding Summer Jam continues but this time, it surrounds Joe Budden. No, the ex-rapper wasn’t scheduled to perform at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on June 4th. However, he was apparently invited as a guest to this year’s festivities. Things apparently got shaky when he tried to get to his seat, as explained on his eponymous podcast. “This is a new theater here, new show in town, we are excited to just be here. You could feel the excitement,” he said. “But anyway, I get there, the girl says, ‘Are you a seat filler?’”

Budden explained that a large portion of the crowd consisted of “Long Island radio head people” who were “ not used to famous people wandering around.” “So I said, ‘No, I am not a seat filler.’ And she said, ‘Alright, who are you with?’ And I said, ‘Me.’ And then she said, ‘No, what I’m saying is what organization are you with?’ And then I said, ‘Ma’am, I don’t think you understand what I’m saying to you. I’m the organization. Please direct me to my f***ing tickets.’”

Ebro Fires Back At Joe Budden

Joe Budden’s comments eventually got on the radar of Hot 97 host Ebro, who relayed it to the Summer Jam team and they weren’t necessarily happy about it. First, Ebro explained that Summer Jam solely profits from sponsors rather than ticket sales, so there would be no need to use “seat fillers.” “Most ridiculous lie ever told,” TT Torrez said in a group chat along with Ebro and Funk Flex. “Trying to use his platform to dimension our brand when he was an invited guest to our show. I really don’t understand the reasoning for this!”

Another exchange with another Hot 97 employee, Brad, revealed that Joe Budden also extended a thank you text for the hospitality. “What’s Joe’s angle here? Clicks?” Brad said. “Also, obviously not true [as] I was the one who met him and brought him backstage and he wasn’t even acknowledging fans saying what up, let alone having full on convos.” In response, he and Ebro agreed to “share this.”

A “Non Story”

Tweets. Play along. Say something controversial

— the Old Man Ebro (@oldmanebro) June 8, 2023

That lady didn’t even work for Hot… non story here.

— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) June 8, 2023

Ebro shared the slew of text messages with the tweet reading, “Since I don’t manage Summer Jam any longer the team that does has a message for ya’ll…. And @JoeBudden.” In response, Budden asked, “What’s this about?” to which Ebro said, “Tweets. Play along. Say something controversial.” Once a fan brought up Budden’s comments on his podcast, he clarified, “That lady didn’t even work for Hot… non story here.” Check out the exchange below.

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The LOX Bring Out Rakim In Vintage Summer Jam Performance

June 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

There was some controversy for rappers like Cardi B and Ice Spice at this past weekend’s Hot 97 Summer Jam. Thankfully, The LOX delivered an uncontroversial and very fun set during the festival. The legendary New York hip-hop trio put on a great show that had fans talking online. They were joined on stage by a fellow New York rap icon, Rakim. The rapper and one-time Eric B. & Rakim member was introduced as “The God MC” and he didn’t disappoint.

The veteran collection of talent linked up on stage to perform Rakim’s classic “Eric B. Is President” together. In addition to the performance, LOX member Sheek Louch spoke on how much of an influence Rakim was on the group. “We bringing out somebody that meant so much to us,” he said to the crowd. The crowd erupted in surprise upon finding out Rakim was the special guest.

The LOX Light Up Summer Jam

ELMONT, NEW YORK – JUNE 04: The Lox perform during Hot 97 Summer Jam at UBS Arena on June 04, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Hot 97 Summer Jam is one of the biggest gatherings in the hip-hop calendar. This year in particular the festival is celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. The LOX were specifically booked as the festival’s tribute act to the history of the genre. They performed alongside a roster of impressive ladies of rap, another theme of this year’s festival. Cardi B, Ice Spice, GloRilla, and Lola Brooke all brought their talents to the Summer Jam stage. In addition, French Montana, FIvio Foreign, and Lil Tjay all appeared at the festival.

The LOX were far from the only reasons that fans were talking about the festival online. Cardi B had to clarify that some of the visuals during her set weren’t an Ice Spice diss like some fans thought. Ice Spice herself also sparked some discussion online in the wake of her performance. After a video of her performing gave the impression she was lip-syncing fans discussed whether it was true and the ethics of delivering live vocals. What did you think of The LOX, Cardi B, and Ice Spice’s performances at Hot 97 Summer Jam? Leave a comment below explaining which moments blew you away and which ones you could have done without.

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Blueface Reacts After Dougie B Tries To Put His Arm Around Chrisean Rock

June 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Chrisean Rock wasn’t scheduled to perform at Summer Jam this weekend but she still managed to get on stage. The Baddies West star popped up during GloRilla’s set and was then spotted backstage with Cardi B. However, it seems that she caught the attention of Dougie B, who made a cameo on stage with Cardi. A brief clip emerged of Dougie B trying to put his arm around Chrisean Rock as they walked backstage. However, she rejected his attempt.

Of course, Rock is currently expecting her first child with Blueface. Still, their relationship has been rather non-existent as of late. Chrisean may very well be on the market right now, especially as Blue continuously praises the mother of his first child, Jaidyn Alexis. Over the past week, Blueface made it clear that he has the utmost love and respect for Alexis and making it clear that he doesn’t feel for Chrisean in the same way. That said, Blueface has no issues with Dougie B.

Dougie B Apologizes To Blueface

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Dougie B apparently slid into Blueface’s DMs to apologize for trying to put his arm around Chrisean Rock. “I apologize for that I was just saying hi feel me I wasn’t on no funny*t or tryna get up on her,” he wrote. “Word… my fault big bro… keep getting money gang.” It appears that Blueface doesn’t necessarily have an issue with it but he admitted that if it was Jaidyn Alexis that Dougie B tried to pull, he would have an issue.

“I’m not trippin off that one is fair game lil bro now if that was [Jaidyn Alexis] I would be upset,” Blueface responded. “I f**k wit multiple b****es at a time but I don’t care for multiple b****ches at a time.” Still, Blueface took a mild jab at Dougie B’s status. “PS she only acted like that cuz she ai’t no you had status if you was anybody else bigger she would been coo wit it I know this,” he wrote with a handshake emoji. Blueface previously took issue with Rick Ross and Blueface for their interactions with Chrisean Rock. Apparently, he has no issues with anyone over her these days.

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Cardi B Is Motivated To Release New Music Following Summer Jam

June 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Despite the speculation and mild drama that occurred after Summer Jam, Cardi B’s found a new sense of inspiration to release new music. It’s been over five years since her Grammy-winning debut album, Invasion Of Privacy hit DSPs and fans have been longing for her sophomore album. She’s unveiled a handful of singles in the past few years including “WAP” ft. Megan Thee Stallion and “Up” but she hasn’t really unveiled a ton of new music recently. Instead, she’s delivered a handful of guest features.

Most recently, she linked up with Latto for “Put It On The Floor Again,” which she performed during her headlining slot at Summer Jam 2023. However, it seems like the return to the Tri-State Area inspired her to release new music. Cardi delivered an impressive set that included appearances from 21 Savage, Dougie B and her Memphis cousin, GloRilla. Unfortunately, she didn’t debut any new music but it seems as though she’s ready to return to the booth.

Cardi B Thanks New York & Hints At New Music

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Following her performance, Cardi B took to the ‘Gram with a photo recap from Summer Jam with both pictures from her performance and backstage. Kulture makes a few cameos (including one alongside Chrisean Rock) while other photos include the guests she brought on stage. However, Cardi penned a heartfelt message to her fans, thanking them for motivating her return to the booth. “NEW YORK thank you for showing me so much love! People had nasty things to say for weeks just for it to sell out and turn out amazing,” she began.

“I haven’t released music in a long time but this definitely motivated me to get back outside. Thank you to all artists who came out during my set and all of the other amazing artists on the line up… WE DID THAT!! Don’t pay attention to the negativity, when the hate don’t work they start telling lies. I’m on a high right now,” she said. At this point, we could only hope that she drops a new single for the summer. Check out Cardi B’s post above and sound off in the comments.

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Photo Recap: Cardi B Brings Out 21 Savage, Latto, and GloRilla During Her Headlining Hot 97 Summer Jam Set

June 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Sunday night (June 4), Cardi B delivered an explosive performance at Hot 97’s Summer Jam. The Bronx native took the stage with an ensemble of her top collaborators, treating fans to an unforgettable night of music and entertainment.

Cardi B‘s set included crowd favorites like “Bartier Cardi” featuring 21 Savage, “Bodak Yellow,” “I Like It,” “Up,” and the iconic “WAP.” The energy in the UBS Arena was palpable as she flawlessly delivered each song, captivating the audience from start to finish.

Not content with just her own hits, Cardi B surprised the crowd with a selection of featured songs and recently released tracks. She joined forces with rising star Latto on the recently dropped record “Put It On Da Floor Again,” showcased her collaboration with GloRilla on “Tomorrow 2,” and City Girls anthem “Twerk.”

The performance was a spectacle to behold, as Cardi B enlisted the help of energetic young dancers who added an extra layer of excitement to the stage. The inclusion of stripper poles added a touch of Cardi B’s signature flair, further enhancing the visual spectacle. True to her comedic nature, Cardi B performed barefoot, fully displaying her trademark sense of humor.

You can see images from the dope, show-ending set below.

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Cardi B Shuts Down Rumor She Dissed Ice Spice

June 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B put a stop to the rumors that she dissed Ice Spice during her set at Hot 97 Summer Jam over the weekend. While beginning to perform the song, “Tomorrow 2,” Cardi played the Annie song “Tomorrow,” while projecting images of the character twerking on stage. Some fans mistook Annie for Ice Spice and believed Cardi B to be trolling her fellow Bronx rapper.

“For y’all motherf*ckers that’s on Twitter tryna be messy, please, cut the bullsh*t,” Cardi said on Instagram Live after the fact. “I don’t — that’s not me, like come on now. First of all, y’all been wanting me to be messy all things. Y’all wanted me to be messy on the song, y’all wanted me to — nah, come on now. Cut the bullsh*t, please. Get the mop. Y’all being too messy and y’all being annoying.”

Cardi B In Concert

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JULY 09: Cardi B performs during the Wireless Festival at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on July 9, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Redferns)

As for what fans had been saying, one wrote on Twitter: “Cardi b putting a caricature of ice spice on her set in the same outfit she wore on a ig story when she was rapping tomorrow 2 and singing annie before transitioning into tomorrow 2… shading a girl that showed nothing but love to you.” Another wrote: “Cardi b shading ice spice for absolutely no reason smfh…. She knows ice spice is about to take her spot. the insecurities jumped out.”

Cardi does reference Ice Spice in the song “Tomorrow 2″ by mentioning her hit song, “Munch (Feelin’ U),”.” When Ice Spice heard the song, she was excited to be known by Cardi. “When Cardi mentioned it in ‘Tomorrow 2,’ I was like, this shit is crazy, bro,” she told Ebro Darden on Hot 97.

Cardi B’s Hot 97 Summer Jam Set

cardi b putting a caricature of ice spice on her set in the same outfit she wore on a ig story when she was rapping tomorrow 2 and singing annie before transitioning into tomorrow 2… shading a girl that showed nothing but love to you. pic.twitter.com/gG6QwxQkOU

— fan account (@houseofknee) June 5, 2023

Cardi has also teased making a remix to “Munch (Feelin’ U),” but downplayed the chances of it being released as an official track. She previewed the unofficial song on social media, last October.

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Cardi B To Headline Hot 97 Sumer Jam 2023

April 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Funk Flex has been teasing the Summer Jam line-up for the past few weeks. The iconic DJ was promoted to the creative director of Hot 97 in December. In the past few months, he’s shown that he’s clearly taking the gig seriously. He’s taken to socials where he’s teased some of the artists who might land on the line-up. Many of which hail from the East Coast. However, Hot 97 finally revealed the star-studded line-up this morning which emphasizes the talent in New York City, such as Cardi B and Ice Spice.

With Summer Jam set for June 4th at the UBS Arena, Hot 97 finally unveiled the line-up for this year’s festivities. Cardi B is set to headline the evening, which seems to be a strong indication that her sophomore album is on the way. However, the line-up also highlights the women who are dominating the culture right now. Ice Spice, Coi Leray, GloRilla, and Lola Brooke will also be holding down the stage. Meanwhile, Fivio Foreign, who headlined last year’s festival, Lil Tjay, and French Montana have been tapped to perform at this year’s show, as well.

Hot 97’s Hip Hop 50 Celebration At Summer Jam

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The main line-up includes artists who’ve emerged in the past decade. Still, Hot 97 does have plans to celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. The LOX will come through for the “Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop” segment. Hopefully, we’ll see them bring out a few collaborators on stage, as well. Or, at least, have Jadakiss perform his “Who Shot Ya” freestyle live. Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch celebrated the milestone at the Grammys for their Hip Hop 50 performance.

The line-up emphasizes New York’s talent in the current state of hip-hop but that’s not necessarily a coincidence. After years of hosting Summer Jam in New Jersey, this year’s event will mark the first time in 20 years Hot 97 is bringing the concert back to New York. Hopefully, hosting Summer Jam at the UBS Arena in Elmont, NY will set the tone for the future of the festival. Check out the full Summer Jam lineup above. We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding the festival

Funk Flex Apologizes To Wu-Tang Clan For Past Hot 97 Beef

February 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Funk Flex has posted an apology to RZA and the rest of the Wu-Tang Clan for their beef over the years. The Hot 97 DJ shared the message on Instagram, Saturday. He explained that he regrets not putting their dispute, which dates back over twenty years, to bed.

“I WANNA TAKE THIS TIME TO APOLOGIZE TO THE @RZA AND THE ENTIRE @WUTANGCLAN !!! ALMOST 25YRS AGO THE GROUP, ME AND HOT97 HAD A DISAGREEMENT THAT TO ME NEVER GOT PUT TO BED. AND I APOLOGIZE!” Flex wrote i the caption of a photo of himself with RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan.

NEWARK, NJ – DECEMBER 14: FunkFlex performs onstage at the 2017 Hot for the Holidays concert at Prudential Center on December 14, 2017 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty Images)

“LOOKING BACK AT THIS 20 SUMTHIN YEARS LATER.. WE GONNA MAKE UP FOR THE TIME WE MISSED…” he further wrote. “THE WORLDS GREATEST RAP GROUP AND THE WORLDS GREATEST RADIO STATIONS ARE GOING TO COME TOGETHER BRING U SOMETHING AMAZING!”

Raekwon commented on the post: “Nothing but love Blackman! And that’s Reciprical!!!!!.” RZA also commented three Wu-hands emojis.

Wu-Tang Clan detailed their beef with Hot 97 during the group’s 2019 docuseries Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men. Inspectah Deck claimed Hot 97 threatened to pull their music if the group didn’t perform at Summer Jam in 1997. On stage at the event, Ghostface Killah lead the crowd in a “Fuck Hot 97!” chant.

“They didn’t play our records for like the next 10 years,” Deck explained, while adding that they got other radio stations to join in the boycott as well. “Us not being involved while they playing the Biggie shit, they playing Nas shit, everybody that was rocking with us at the time. That affected our sales, that affected our touring, that affected everything. That affected our presence.”

Wu-Tang Clan previously mended their relationship with Hot 97 by playing Summer Jam in 2013. The group aren’t the only artists Funk Flex has blacklisted over the years. He also recently stopped playing music by 6ix9ine, but has since gone back on that decision. Check out Funk Flex’s apology to Wu-Tang Clan on Instagram below.

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SOHH’s Recap Of Hot 97’s Sizzling Hot Summer Jam 2022

June 16, 2022 by newhiphopnews

This year’s Hot ‘97 summer jam brought all the heat with a nice splash of nostalgia with star-studded performances by Fivio Foreign, Shenseea, Chloe Bailey, Jada Kiss, Busta Rhymes, The City Girls, and more. Check out our recap of one of this summer’s biggest festivals to date. Benny The Butcher took the stage with straight […]

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Ebro Fires Back At Joe Budden

A “Non Story”

The LOX Light Up Summer Jam

Dougie B Apologizes To Blueface

Cardi B Thanks New York & Hints At New Music

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Cardi B In Concert

Cardi B’s Hot 97 Summer Jam Set

Hot 97’s Hip Hop 50 Celebration At Summer Jam