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SOURCE SPORTS: NFL Stands Firm On Jay-Z Partnership Amid Rape Allegations

December 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The NFL has made its position clear regarding its relationship with Jay-Z following recent rape allegations. Despite the controversy, the league has opted to maintain its partnership with the rap mogul and entertainment executive, with no plans to sever ties at this time.

Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation organization has collaborated with the NFL since 2019 to oversee the Super Bowl Halftime Show and other music initiatives, now faces serious allegations that have sparked widespread public scrutiny. However, sources close to the matter have confirmed the league’s decision to stand pat.

“With the ongoing legal process, there’s no change to the relationship with Roc Nation, and that includes the Super Bowl,” an anonymous source told The Associated Press, citing the legal nature of the situation as a reason for remaining unnamed.

This decision leaves many questioning what the future holds. While Jay-Z has denied the allegations and his legal team has called the claims false and defamatory, the NFL’s continued partnership depends heavily on the outcome of the ongoing legal proceedings. Should further evidence arise to validate the accusations, the league may be forced to revisit its stance.

For now, Jay-Z’s ties to the NFL — including Roc Nation’s oversight of the highly coveted Super Bowl Halftime Show — remain intact. Whether this is seen as a wise decision or a controversial one depends greatly on public perception and developments in the case.

As the situation unfolds, all eyes will remain on Jay-Z, Roc Nation, and the NFL to see how they navigate these shocking allegations and their potential fallout.

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Lil Wayne Reveals What He Said To Kendrick Lamar About The 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show

December 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne was devastated when Kendrick Lamar, and therefore not himself, was chosen to perform the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. It seemed like maybe there was a bit of beef between the two, and now Wayne has addressed it.

Speaking about his general feelings on the situation on The Skip Bayless Show, Wayne said:

“For whatever reason, I believe that it’s over my head, meaning I don’t know why, period. Personally, the person I am, I straight look at it like, ‘You ain’t there, you ain’t there, you gotta get there.’ […] It is what it is. […] I want to get to the point where I’m undeniable. I want them to walk in there and have ten other choices and whoever’s in charge says, ‘No, you have to go with him.’”

Wayne then talked about his interpretation of Lamar’s lyrics about him on GNX‘s “Wacced Out Murals” (“I used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud / Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down”). Wayne also revealed he’s spoken to Lamar about the situation, saying, “He saw how much it meant to me, I think that’s all he means. Obviously, he can’t control that, you know? So he didn’t let me down. It ain’t like he can control it or nothing. And also, I’ve spoken to him and I wished him all the best and told him he better kill it.”

Check out the interview above.

Lil Wayne Squashes Super Bowl Beef With Kendrick Lamar After Phone Call

December 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar have always had respect for one another. Lamar grew up idolizing and emulating Weezy. The latter, meanwhile, tapped Lamar for a guest verse on his 2018 song “Mona Lisa.” Tensions arose, however, when Lamar was announced as the performer at the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show in Lil Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans. The Young Money titan voiced his frustration with the situation repeatedly via social media. In a new interview, however, Wayne confirms that he’s on good terms with Kendrick Lamar following a phone conversation.

Lil Wayne discussed the Halftime Show controversy on The Skip Bayless Show. He acknowledged that Lamar had no control of the situation, and that he does not hold the rapper accountable for his anger. “Obviously, he can’t control that,” Weezy stated. “He didn’t let me down, it ain’t like he can control it.” Weezy then revealed that he recently made a call to Kendrick Lamar to smooth things out. “I spoken to him, and I wished him all the best,” the rapper noted. “[I] told him he better kill it.” Skip Bayless went on to inquire about the reference Lamar made on his new song “wacced out murals.”

Lil Wayne Claims He Wished Kendrick Lamar “The Best”

On the GNX opener, K. Dot addressed the tension between him and Lil Wayne. “Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud,” he rapped. “Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down.” Skip Bayless asked whether Weezy had gotten a chance to discuss the intentionally behind these lyrics. The rapper felt no explanation was needed. He also, surprisingly, claimed that he had never heard the lyrics to “wacced out murals” before the host brought them to his intention. “That was my first time hearing,” he claimed. “I understand those words.”

Lil Wayne has changed his tune drastically in a month. The rapper said that he was tired of the criticism that he’d gotten regarding the Super Bowl drama. Weezy warned people to not mistake his kindness for weakness, and “let this giant sleep.” He also claimed that he’d “destroy” if disturbed. We’re happy to see this potential conflict between Wayne and Lamar come to a peaceful conclusion. We didn’t need a repeat of the Drake and Lamar situation.

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Snoop Dogg Bashes Lil Wayne For Kendrick Lamar Halftime Show Hate

December 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg is a keeper of the flame in hip hop. He’s still active, of course, but he has graduated to legend status. His opinion matters, which is why he’s been so involved in the Kendrick Lamar saga. Snoop Dogg, a fellow West Coaster, has been riding with Lamar throughout his 2024 Young Money feuds. He picked Dot over Drake, and now he’s picking Dot over another legend, Lil Wayne. Snoop went as far as to criticize Weezy during a recent podcast appearance.

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre went on Drink Champs to promote their upcoming album, Missionary. They talked about their friendship and legacy as a duo. They also, of course, talked about Kendrick Lamar. Both men have served as mentors to Lamar, and they promptly stuck up for him in the current feud between Kenny and Weezy. The whole thing stemmed from the fact that Lamar was chosen to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans. Lil Wayne has expressed his disappointment with the decision, but Snoop Dogg believes he’s being too sensitive.

Snoop Dogg Accused Lil Wayne Of Acting Entitled

“This is a big event,” Snoop Dogg asserted. “You should just be honored that hip hop is being able to be seen on that platform, for all of us, and not hate on the next man, but be happy.” Snoop, who performed alongside Dre (and Lamar) at the 2022 Super Bowl, was confused by Lil Wayne’s sense of entitlement. He didn’t believe any artist should be “guaranteed” a spot, regardless of where the Halftime Show is set. “I didn’t feel like I was supposed to be there or in demand to be there,” he said about his Halftime appearance. “People look at everything when they pick the person to perform.”

Snoop Dogg did not reference Lil Wayne by name. He did, however, praise JAY-Z for giving hip hop artists an opportunity to shine on a huge stage. “Before JAY-Z got control of the Super Bowl, wasn’t no n**gas performing,” he asserted. “He’s creating a wave of artists that have an opportunity to perform.” Snoop Dogg then addressed Weezy indirectly. He told the veteran rapper that his time will come, if not in 2025 then in the future. For two men who were referenced on Kendrick Lamar’s “wacced out murals,” Snoop and Wayne could not be further apart on the Super Bowl issue.

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50 Cent Tells Cam’ron What Happened With JAY-Z Behind The Scenes Of Super Bowl LVI

December 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent recently reflected on his relationship with JAY-Z and recalled how the Roc Nation mogul allegedly attempted to block him from performing at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show. Speaking with Cam’ron for a recent interview, 50 admitted that hip-hop is competitive, but couldn’t justify why JAY wouldn’t want him at the event.

“Our culture’s competitive. It is,” he began. “I think when it goes past the music itself to the blocking things in business, then I don’t understand that. Right now, he’s not even competing for a slot. He don’t have a new song out that he wants to be on the top 10 or top 5. And you still competing? That don’t make sense. What we competing for?” From there, he recalled his feud with Fat Joe and explained that it got to the point where he couldn’t even remember why they were beefing. He added that these things should just dissolve naturally over time.

50 Cent Joins Snoop Dogg & Mary J. Blige For The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Recording artists Mary J. Blige (left), 50 Cent (center) and Snoop Dogg during the halftime show for Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images

When 2Cool2Blog shared the comments on Instagram, fans had mixed responses with many coming to JAY-Z’s defense. “N****s can’t take a breath without mentioning Jay-Z. That man takes care of his family and stay out the way. These n****s know saying his name will get clicks…and Cam don’t even need the clicks,” one user wrote. Another added: “Why everybody acting clueless to why, If Hov did try to block 50 from performing at the SB? 50 keep his name in his mouth every interview which is why he probably called him ol boy this time. He knows what the comments saying about him always having a negative comment about Hov.”

Cam’ron Speaks With 50 Cent

In other JAY-Z news, Roc Nation and luxury publisher Assouline recently announced a coffee table book focused on the legacy and career of the iconic rapper titled The Book of HOV: A Tribute To JAY-Z. Check out 50 Cent’s full comments on JAY-Z and the Super Bowl with Cam’ron below.

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Charlamagne Tha God Explains Why Kendrick Lamar Would Beat Lil Wayne In Possible Battle

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Charlamagne Tha God says he’d pick Kendrick Lamar to beat Lil Wayne if the two start officially feuding. He discussed the idea on a recent episode of The Breakfast Club, after Lamar referenced Wayne by name on his new album, GNX.

“And the reason he don’t want no problem with Kendrick right now is because emotionally, mentally and spiritually, Lil Wayne is not on the level to get at Kendrick, ‘cause Kendrick would break down Lil Wayne’s whole life in a very therapeutic way [laughs]. It’s not even gonna be a diss; it’s gonna be out of love. He’s gonna break down how Wayne ushered in the era of the fiends — ’cause he did. He’s gonna talk about a lot of Wayne’s trauma’s. How Wayne’s only got three dreadlocks. It would be a lot of pressure coming from Kendrick.”

Kendrick Lamar Performs At The Pop Out

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 19: Kendrick Lamar performs onstage during The Pop Out – Ken & Friends Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch at The Kia Forum on June 19, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Timothy Norris/Getty Images for pgLang, Amazon Music, & Free Lunch)

As for GNX, Lamar references Wayne on the track “wacced out murals.” “Used to bump ‘Tha Carter 3,’ I held my Rollie chain proud / Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down / Whatever, though, call me crazy, everybody questionable/ Turn me to an Eskimo, I drew the line and decimals,” he raps. “… Won the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me/ All these n****s agitated, I’m just glad they showed they faces.” Wayne had complained about the NFL selecting Lamar over him for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show on several occasions.

Charlamagne Tha God Discusses Kendrick Lamar & Lil Wayne

Charlamagne isn’t the only one to weigh in on the idea of Lamar and Wayne beefing. On his 4th & 1 Podcast, Cam Newton argued Wayne would make for a much more interesting opponent for Lamar than Drake. Check out Charlamagne Tha God’s full stance on Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne below.

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Boi-1da Thinks JAY-Z Slighted Drake With Super Bowl Halftime Show Pick

December 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Boi-1da has been a crucial part of Drake’s sound since day one. He produced “Best I Ever Had” back in 2009, and dominated the production on the rapper’s 2015 classic mixtape If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late. He has never been particularly outspoken on social media, but the producer made his allegiance to Drake known on Monday. Boi-1da liked an Instagram reel comparing Drake’s upcoming sports plans to that of Kendrick Lamar’s. The reel in question theorized that Drake’s global success is threatening to both Dot and Roc Nation head, JAY-Z.

This theory has been floating around for months. DJ Akademiks and other Drake supporters have put forth the idea that JAY-Z felt slighted by Drake’s plan to perform at the World Cup in 2026. The World Cup is among the most viewed events in the world. It tops the list when it comes to sporting events. The World Cup pulls in 5 billion views compared to the Super Bowl. The American sporting event only pulls in an estimated 127 million. Boi-1da liked the Instagram reel claiming that JAY-Z chose Drake’s enemy, K. Dot, as a means of combating this clear disadvantage in terms of popularity.

Boi-1da Implies Drake Is Playing The Long Time

Boi1da liked a reel of Jay Z choosing Kendrick Lamar to host the superbowl because he saw Drake planning on performing at the World Cup infront of billions of people

The Super Bowl only averages 127million views pic.twitter.com/MFdruh2wul

— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) December 2, 2024

Drake has been talking up his World Cup involvement since September. The rapper sat down with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the impact the 2026 event will have. He also praised Toronto, his and Boi-1da’s hometown. “Canada as a whole, we have an incredible melting pot,” Drizzy stated. “But in Toronto, there are just so many different cultural experiences. So when the world comes, it’s going to be beautiful.”

Boi-1da has worked with JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar in the past. He produced a song on Hov’s 2013 album, “FuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt,” and Lamar’s classic 2015 single, “The Blacker the Berry.” He’s found tremendous success with both artists, but his allegiance remains with the 6 God. Boi-1da had three production credits on Drake’s last album, For All the Dogs (2023). He produced, the hit single “First Person Shooter,” which kicked off the Kendrick Lamar “Big Three” battle. “First Person Shooter” also contained the phrase “big as the Super Bowl,” to put an ironic bow on the whole thing.

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Drake May Try To Stop Kendrick Lamar From Performing “Not Like Us” At The Super Bowl

November 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake could attempt to stop Kendrick Lamar from performing his viral diss track, “Not Like Us,” at the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show. The move would have to come as an injunction along with his impending defamation lawsuit over the song against Universal Music Group. Monique, an attorney from the Givens & Larmond Law Group, explained the steps Drake would need to take in a video for The Shade Room.

“As us lawyers like to say, it depends,” she began. “What does it depend on? If Drake were to file an injunction, he may be able to stop Kendrick from performing the song that way; however, he would have to get the court to agree and grant the injunction. But, a lot of courts are reluctant to injunctions, especially that are related to defamation lawsuits, because they do not want to impede on our First Amendment rights, which is the right to free speech.”

Kendrick Lamar Performs “Not Like Us” During The Pop Out

Drake filed his pre-action petitions in Manhattan and Texas court on Monday. In the first filing, he alleged that UMG and Spotify worked together to artificially boost the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s viral diss track, “Not Like Us.” “UMG did not rely on chance, or even ordinary business practices,” lawyers for Drake wrote. “It instead launched a campaign to manipulate and saturate the streaming services and airwaves.” In the second filing, he accused them of defamation for not halting the release of “Not Like Us,” which he said contains various untrue allegations.

Drake’s Legal Action Explained

The NFL announced Lamar as the headliner for the halftime show, earlier this year. Seeing as “Not Like Us” has quickly become one of the biggest hits of Lamar’s career, fans are expecting him to perform the track during the game. Check out the full breakdown of Drake’s legal case below. Be on the lookout for further updates on HotNewHipHop.

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Drake Announces “Anita Max Wynn Australia Tour” Begins Same Day As Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

November 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake plans to hit the road while Kendrick Lamar performs the Super Bowl halftime show. On Sunday’s xQc Livestream, he announced that his “Anita Max Wynn Tour” will begin on February 9, 2025. The Australian tour kicks off the same day as Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. After Lamar was announced as the halftime performer, snubbing Lil Wayne, the halftime show has been trending. Kendrick was named as the upcoming performer after Lil Wayne voiced his desire to perform for his hometown crowd since the previous Super Bowl.

The rap star joined Nicki Minaj and Birdman in trolling NFL Super Bowl ambassador Jay-Z after Weezy lost out on the performance. Kendrick would address Lil Wayne’s Super Bowl comments on GNX’s intro, “wacced out murals.” After releasing three diss tracks last spring, including “Not Like Us,” Lamar took shots at Drake throughout the surprise album. Drake recently referenced a Kendrick Lamar line from “Euphoria” while commenting on popular streamer Pokimane’s thoughts on him. Drizzy would respond to the stream with, “Is it the braids?”

Drake Will Be Out Of The Country For Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show

The tour announcements follow Drizzy’s comments on Kendrick Lamar’s new album and the current state of rap. On GNX, the 6 God said, “I’m here, as you can see, fully intact. Mind, body, and soul. In case you are wondering, right? You need facts to take me out. Fairy tales won’t do it..” On the rap, he told xQc, “Rap music is weird now anyway.” Drizzy would also restrict The Weeknd’s music from being played during the stream.

Throughout the last half-decade, Drizzy has consistently been on tour. The NFL allegedly asked him to perform thrice at the Super Bowl halftime show, but he declined. With eight studio albums, he has become the highest-streaming artist in rap. He is preparing a new joint album with PartyNextDoor, set to be released this fall. He released his latest solo album, For All The Dogs, in 2023.

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Joe Budden Debates Whether Kendrick Lamar’s Lil Wayne Lyric Counts As A Diss

November 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Joe Budden discussed Kendrick Lamar’s new album, GNX, on the latest episode of his podcast. In doing so, he and his co-hosts brought up the “Not Like Us” rapper appearing to diss Lil Wayne over their ongoing feud regarding the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

To start, the group debated whether the lyrics referencing Wayne constitute a “diss.” On the track, “wacced out murals,” Lamar raps: “I used to bump ‘Tha Carter 3’, I held my Rollie chain proud. Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down… Got the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me, all these n****s agitated I’m just glad it’s on they faces.” Budden didn’t feel the lyrics quite count as dissing Wayne.

Joe Budden Speaks During UnitedMasters SelectCon

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 24: Joe Budden attends the UnitedMasters SelectCon 2024 on October 24, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Wayne has since responded to the lyric on X (formerly Twitter), warning that he doesn’t want a feud. “Man wtf I do?!” he wrote. “I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head. Let’s not take kindness for weakness. Let this giant sleep. I beg u all. No one really wants destruction, not even me but I shall destroy if disturbed. On me. Love.” Wayne previously expressed his disappointment that the NFL chose Lamar to headline the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show instead of him.

Joe Budden Discusses Kendrick Lamar & Lil Wayne

From there, the Joe Budden Podcast co-hosts discussed where Lamar goes from here, addressing rumors that Lamar has a bigger album in store and GNX is just the start. Check out Joe Budden’s full response to Kendrick Lamar addressing Lil Wayne on the album below.

Joe budden reacts to Kendrick Lamar addressing lil Wayne on his new album
“I used to bump Tha Carter 3, I held my Rollie chain proud / Irony, I think my hardwork let Lil Wayne down”
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