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Young Thug Breaks His Silence On 15-Year Probation Terms

December 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug remains pretty quiet and low-key after his release from prison on 15-year probation terms, but we recently got signs here and there that concern his potential thoughts. Moreover, he recently called his attorney Keith Adams while the lawyer was on a livestream with TheFitLawyerATL, during which he thanked fans for their support during the YSL RICO trial. It was pretty heartening to see Thugger throw a peace sign to viewers, and he seemed to be in pretty elated spirits. That’s because he actually joked about his current conditions, asking both legal experts to “get [him] off the probation.”

“Hold off on the attorney-client conversations,” Young Thug’s lawyer Keith Adams responded to his distaste for his probation. Elsewhere, the Atlanta rapper asked Adams to look into some pictures of some missing jewelry from his arrest in May of 2022. The attorney affirmed that he would do that and also told Thug that he would call him later when he’s not busy. For those unaware, his probation includes thousands of dollars in fines, 100 hours of community service, a ban from the Metro Atlanta area for ten years, and other conditions.

Young Thug Speaks To His Lawyer About Probation

Thugger joins the livestream at around the 1:12:56-minute mark.

“I’m totally against that, because this is where he’s from,” Young Thug’s father Jeffery Williams Sr. relayed to press outside the courtroom regarding his son’s probation conditions. Particularly, he expressed frustration to the Metro Atlanta ban. “And to have a district attorney take that away from him that isn’t a resident from here… She’s from another state, and to see her take a man away from where he’s from, to have to go live somewhere else? That’s offensive to me.” However, some more positive news also emerged, as multiple YSL RICO trial jurors praised Jeffery Williams.

“I honestly didn’t know anything about his music,” one juror shared about Young Thug in a YouTube video. “And to be honest, the way that they presented him in his trial… They wanted him to look in this negative light. But I saw somebody who kinda pulled himself up, got himself out of the position that he was in and tried to help other people around. So it actually shined a more positive light in my eyes than what the state was trying to present. I wish him continued success with everything.”

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Gillie & Wallo Offer Kodak Black Some Touching Words Of Encouragement Amid Scandals

November 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kodak Black has been through a lot in his life, seeing all the highs and lows of fame along with a string of personal issues and run-ins with the law. While many might solely attribute this to his own choices, there are a lot of folks within the hip-hop community and outside of it with genuine concern for his well-being and a desire for him to get better. For example, Gillie and Wallo recently sat down to talk to Yak, and the latter gave an impassioned speech to him about his purpose, his special nature, his commitments, and his potential.

“Look at me, man,” Wallo said as he stretched his hand out to Kodak Black. “Listen. You special. Don’t ever doubt yourself. You got them babies counting on you. Now, it’s gon’ be times when you gon’ doubt yourself. You gon’ be in pain. But them babies counting on you. You got to be here. And I’m telling you that because a lot of people get around you and they see your success. A lot of people need you, and they’re yes men. I ain’t here to ‘Yes, man.’ You know me, every time we connect. You know I got love for you. Not because I need you. I got love for you ’cause you a young cat, and I was young, Gil’ was young. Live. Live!

Gillie & Wallo’s Impassioned Words For Kodak Black

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Elsewhere, Wallo remarked on how Kodak Black lights up when he hears about his children and how people show love whenever they see him. He also told the Florida rapper to not focus on the Internet mobs laughing, mocking, or criticizing at his expense, as neither they nor Wallo truly know his pain. But Kodak has people counting on him, and also a lot of special talent that many similarly talented folks in his position didn’t get the chance to fully benefit from. In addition, the podcaster told the artist to help change the narrative around the community and foster a more positive outlook and example for their peers.

“Don’t hurt yourself, brother, and that’s why we come down here,” Wallo told Kodak Black. “It’s about what you feel inside of yourself.” At the end, they stood up and embraced in a show of love and support, which we hope to see more of down the line.

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Lil Durk Fans Launch “Free Durk” Movement On Social Media

October 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While Lil Durk awaits his fate for an alleged murder-for-hire charge following his Florida arrest, his fanbase is right behind him. They took to social media platforms like Twitter and got “Free Durk” and #DamnDurk trending online, making note of this saddening situation and wishing him the best. However, other fans chose to engage with this from a more critical perspective, questioning Smurk’s movement and his past music with this new context in mind. Either way, there’s a lot of important discussion going on, and we’ll see how legal developments contribute to its evolution. You can check out some reactions by scrolling further down below.

Elsewhere, some fans are just keeping track of what’s going on and refusing to speak out until we have more information and updates to work with. After all, this went down very recently. Nevertheless, the last update we received was from an Associated Press article that went over the alleged court documents and affidavit filed by FBI agent Sarah Corcoran. In it, federal authorities allege that Lil Durk booked two flights after five alleged OTF affiliates were arrested in his home city of Chicago. They were to Dubai and Switzerland, and the feds allege that he sought to flee the country.

Lil Durk Fans React To His Arrest

Still, the nature behind these flights is unclear. Regardless, Lil Durk reportedly did not board either, and instead booked another private flight to Italy. Before the plane could leave and he could make a decision, U.S. Marshals arrested him. As for the motive behind all of this, law enforcement alleges that The Voice paid the five aforementioned individuals to carry out an unsuccessful hit on Quando Rondo in 2022. The shooting that took Rondo’s cousin Lul Pab’s life was allegedly connected to this hit. According to federal authorities’ allegations, this was in retaliation for the 2020 murder of King Von.

More Reactions

As you can see in the reactions below, Lil Durk fans had a lot to say about this and will stay posted for more developments. The rest of hip-hop media is also reacting to this wildly, whether for shock or more sinister and critical perspectives. Check out more reactions by scrolling down and stay tuned to HNHH for more updates.

Durk one of my favorite rappers but saying “Everything on this album is all cap” before going into detail about murders and gang violence was not the smartest thing in the world

— Damn Durk (@TheBigMamba) October 25, 2024

DAMN DURK! MURDER?! DEATH PENALTY?!

— jayla (@tuhhhjaylaa) October 25, 2024

Damn durk. Yn don’t listen to the ogs. They done see it bro. Done lived it.

— Portcity Savage (@PortCitySavage) October 25, 2024

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Megan Thee Stallion Reveals If She Wants More Support From Black Men

September 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It goes without saying that Megan Thee Stallion has overcome her fair share of obstacles throughout her career. Of course, one of the most notable examples of this is when she was shot by Tory Lanez in 2020. He’s since been found guilty and sentenced to ten years behind bars, but the situation still has social media users split.

Shannon Sharpe also previously made wildly uncalled-for sexual remarks about the hitmaker. He later apologized for it on Club Shay Shay in July. She discussed the debacle during a recent interview with Billboard, revealing whether or not she wishes she was more supported by Black men. She admitted that if she had been asked this a few years ago, her answer would have been far different than it is now.

Megan Thee Stallion Admits She Doesn’t Care

Megan Thee Stallion Reveals If She Wants More Support From Black Men — Megan Thee Stallion performs during 2024 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 16, 2024 in Manchester, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

“I really don’t care. Maybe if you would’ve asked me this last year or two years ago, I would’ve wished I had more Black people in general in my corner. It would’ve felt nice to be protected by some Black men in this instance, but the more I wasn’t getting it, the more and more I realized I wasn’t going to get it,” she explained. “Who should feel safe and important at the end of the day is me, and I was going to have to make myself feel that way. I wasn’t going to find it in people I don’t know at all. Now I don’t care. As long as I make myself feel happy, then that’s what matters to me.”

What do you think of Megan Thee Stallion admitting that she previously wanted more support from the Black community? What about her saying that she doesn’t care anymore? Can you blame her? Do you think her current outlook is a healthier one than before? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Bun B & Boi-1da Dismiss Sauce Walka’s Belief That Drake Doesn’t Have Love For Houston Rappers

August 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yesterday in an interview with The Breakfast Club, veteran Houston, Texas rapper Sauce Walka voiced his strong opinion on Drake. According to him, The Boy doesn’t have as much of an appreciation for the former’s hometown rap scene as the latter would have you believe. This is something that Sauce has expressed since 2015 way back when Drizzy held his Houston Appreciation Weekend. However, pretty recently, these two have reconciled, so bringing these feelings back to the surface is a little interesting. Overall, it seems that the trend in hip-hop for 2024 is to pile on the Canadian megastar.

As for what Sauce had to say exactly, here are a couple of quotes from his sit-down with Charlamagne tha God and the crew. “Still to this day, why does Drake not have a bunch of records with Houston artists? You’ve been doing that with Atlanta. It’s 7, 8, 9, 15 artists that you got songs with in Atlanta”. “Travis Scott is still the only rapper that’s got a song with Drake. It makes sense ’cause it’s an equal trade. It’s not like, ‘I’m helping Houston and changing your life’”. “It’s about fair exchange and business. If you are using the lineage and the culture of somebody’s city, do something that helps not yourself; do something that actually makes the economy of that city and music bigger and greater”.

Bun B & Boi-1da Think Sauce Walka Is Delusional For Drake Slander

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Another comment that Sauce Walka made was in regard to acknowledging the fact that Drake did work with Bun B. However, “No disrespect to Bun B, [but] he’s from Port Arthur; he’s not from Houston. This is Houston, Texas we talking about”. This got around to the UGK legend, and it led to him responding via a dedicated Instagram post, according to HipHopDX. “Born in Houston. Northwood Manor. Moved to West Side PA in 6th grade. None taken”. A more common collaborator of Drizzy’s, producer Boi-1da also decided to chime in via a reply to a comment left on a DJ Akademiks repost of this interview. “Travis, Bun B, Pimp C, OG Ron C, DJ Screw, Multiple Houston producers etc… the sense of entitlement is crazy though.” Boi-1da hit back with, “selective memory ”.

What are your thoughts on Bun B and Boi-1da’s responses to Sauce Walka’s claims about Drake and Houston? Do you think Walka was making some out of pocket statements, why or why not? Are him and Drizzy now back on bad terms in your eyes? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake, Sauce Walka, Bun B, and Boi-1da. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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JT Shows Love To Stunna Girl After She Reveals She Was Shot In The Chest

July 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

JT shared a supportive message for Stunna Girl on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday after the rapper revealed she had been shot in the chest. Stunna posted graphic pictures of her wounds on her Instagram Story earlier in the day. With her message, JT revealed she had already reached out behind the scenes but wanted to make a public comment.

“Even though I sent my love in real life, I wanna publicly say I’m praying for you! You’re such a raw & talented girl to me. God gave you a 2nd chance do right with it! Love you
@realstunnagirl,” JT wrote on the platform.

JT Performs On “One Big Party Tour” In Florida

SUNRISE, FLORIDA – MARCH 17: (EDITOR NOTE: A special effects camera filter was used for this image.) JT of the City Girls performs during “On Big Party Tour” at FLA Live Arena on March 17, 2023, in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

When The Neighborhood Talk shared the post on Instagram, fans came with plenty of praise for JT in the comments section. “JT seems like such a sweetheart,” one user wrote. “Misunderstood a lot but most of us are…Prayers to Stunna Girl…because regardless…of if you like someone or not, this is unfortunate. Glad she’s alive and breathing…GOD is good…” Another added: “Really sweet of JT. Getting shot at as a woman is definitely wild. Stunna needs to take a long look at her life.” Check out JT’s full post for Stunna Girl below.

JT Reaches Out To Stunna Girl

With her announcement regarding the news on Instagram, Stunna didn’t go into much further detail about the incident. She’s since shared a message thanking those who have voiced their support. “I love yall thanks to everyone who’s reached // reaching out, my family, friends, homies, supporters ect. I knew I was loved but this showed me just how much everybody really loves & rocks fa me, I know yall aint lettin nun slide n gone paint this mf red bout me!!” Be on the lookout for further updates on JT and Stunna Girl on HotNewHipHop.

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Amber Rose Tells Donald Trump’s Daughter-In-Law Why She’s Supporting Him For President

July 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Amber Rose isn’t shying away from her support of Donald Trump for president anytime soon, and is even getting cozy with the family. Moreover, she recently explained why she publicly endorsed the former U.S. President as he seeks to beat incumbent Joe Biden on The Right View, hosted by none other than Lara Trump. For those unaware, The Right View is a conservative podcast platform, and Lara is the wife of one of Trump’s kids, Eric. We’re sure that they spoke about some other topics, considerations, and angles, but one particular clip caught many fans’ attention for how Rose explained her support of Trump and how the vague explanation is very different to many folks’ view of him.

“Like, for me, Donald Trump is the epitome of an alpha male,” Amber Rose’ remarks on the convicted president began. “Right? He’s there to protect, provide, make sure the citizens of the U.S. are, you know, in a good economy. Protecting us. You know, I feel protected by Donald Trump. That’s why I wanted to come out and publicly endorse him because… I just feel safe.”

Amber Rose Feels “Safe” With Donald Trump In The Oval Office

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In fact, Amber Rose is taking things even a step further by even doubling down on this support through her creative endeavors as well as her personal platforms. For example, she recently appeared in rapper Forgiato Blow’s music video for “Trump Trump Baby,” and yes, that’s an homage to Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby” because how could it not be? “Democrat Party going to take your freedom / Indicting our president because they can’t beat him,” Blow spits on the song. “The media is the enemy of the people / The Democrats and the fakes news always be cheating.”

“Is Donald Trump not for women’s rights issues?” Amber Rose told TMZ. “He’s trying to make America great again. That’s for women too right? So, there you go. I think people see the injustice in [the guilty verdicts] and they want to vote for him more than ever. I think we just did our research and we’re not brainwashed anymore by the left, I can say that about myself. All these years I’ve been brainwashed and I’m not anymore.”

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XXXTENTACION’s Father Thanks Kendrick Lamar For His Support Of X’s Career

June 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar was a big fan of XXXTENTACION’s music before the latter’s tragic passing, something that his family won’t soon forget. Moreover, the Florida rapper’s father posted a video thanking the Compton lyricist for his support of his son’s career, specifically his shout-out of the 2017 project 17. Of course, given X’s history of domestic abuse and similar, albeit unconfirmed, accusations against K.Dot, this relationship falls under a darker context. But it doesn’t change the appreciation that the late MC’s family showed to the former TDE member, nor does it justify past actions or close the door on accountability, growth, learning, or recovery.

“Special big-up, shoutout goes to Kendrick Lamar,” XXXTENTACION’s father began his message. “Yeah, powerful king, powerful, powerful. My name is Dwayne Onfroy, father of rapper known as XXXTENTACION. I just want to say, first off all, thank you for giving my son a platform when he was an unknown artist. On his first single. You gave him a shoutout when his album released. You stepped up to the plate for him when a lot of people just stood by and stood back. And Spotify had him under pressure, wasn’t even attempting to play songs. Real king. I’ll always respect you for that, always. California was my home, still love Cali. You understand? Kendrick Lamar: salute, salute, salute. Real yute. Much, much respect, brother.”

XXXTENTACION’s Father Thanks Kendrick Lamar + X’s Own Past Words For K.Dot

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In addition, the mention of Spotify also brings up one of Kendrick Lamar’s controversial alleged moves when it comes to XXXTENTACION. The streaming service threatened to remove X, R. Kelly, and others’ music due to their criminal behavior, something that Kendrick’s label fought against because it would be unjust to subject Black musicians to this rule and not white counterparts. Nevertheless, many saw it as a direct defense of X’s actions despite the real story being more complicated and not directly from Mr. Morale. It’s still a hot-button issue, and one that came up in his beef with Drake.

Speaking of the Toronto superstar, his relationship to XXXTENTACION is much different to Kendrick Lamar’s. They had some rumored beef that involved direct shots and accusations from X, and Drake was even accused of having a hand in his murder. These rumors were quickly debunked by both a court of law and by X’s close friends and loved ones. His legacy is a very complicated one, but Kendrick was one of those who saw the good in him despite the warranted backlash that this empathy prompted.

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NLE Choppa Thanks The LGBTQ+ Community For Showing His New Song Love

April 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, NLE Choppa dropped his new track “Slut Me Out 2,” to mixed reactions. While some listening think the 21-year-old’s raunchy bars are a bit much, others have already dubbed it the song of the summer. Following the release of the fun single, NLE Choppa took to Twitter/X to thank one community that’s been showing it plenty of love.

“I’m noticing the LGBTQ community showing so much love to ‘Slut Me Out 2,’” he wrote. “And I Simply Want To Say Thank You.. IDC what’s normalized as a rapper, I was raised to F*ck with who f*ck with you! So thank y’all for appreciating my craft.. My music For ALL we do NO Discrimination [heart emoji].”

NLE Choppa Appreciates All Of His Fans

His heartfelt post follows speculation surrounding the rapper’s sexuality, which he expertly addressed in a separate post yesterday. “I understand me being in love with myself as a BLACKMAN is so RARE to the point some people try putting the homosexual jacket on my name but with all due respect I love ALL, but my intimacy lies with women only [prayer emoji],” he explained. Choppa went on to receive praise for keeping his response respectful and refusing to alienate any portion of his audience.

“Period let’s normalize not giving a F & simply doing our thing,” one social media user writes. “This why I love him! A straight man who is comfortable in his own skin but also shows support to his LGBTQ fans! Yall could never make me hate him,” another says. What do you think of NLE Choppa thanking his fans in the LGBTQ+ community for showing him love following the release of his new song? How are you liking his track “Slut Me Out 2” so far? Will it be the song of the summer? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Tyrese Says He Is Praying For Diddy’s Kids: “When A Man Is Down, Don’t Laugh At Him”

March 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tyrese recently took to Instagram to share his thoughts on the recent events surrounding Diddy. In a sincere and empathetic message, the actor and singer opened up about the importance of compassion and understanding. Especially when someone is facing challenging times. During his IG Live session, Tyrese expressed his empathy towards Diddy’s children. Moreover, he reflected on how the situation might be affecting them. He emphasized the need to see things from their perspective and urged people not to revel in someone else’s downfall. “When a man is down, don’t laugh at him,” he stated firmly, highlighting the significance of empathy and kindness even in the face of controversy.

Moreover, Tyrese tried to imagine what the perspective of Diddy’s children could be. “I was thinking about the twins, who go to school with my daughter,” he explained. “I was thinking to myself that a lot of people are beating him down for what he allegedly did and its all about him. I was thinking about the family and kids. And the stress of them thinking ‘Yesterday I went home and all of a sudden I’m in handcuffs at the house.’ Trying my best to see things through the lens of my kids. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of extending support and prayers to those who are going through difficult times. Regardless of the circumstances.

Tyrese Believes Everyone Deserves Prayer

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Moreover, while acknowledging the severity of the accusations against Diddy, Tyrese made it clear that he stands by him. He offered his prayers and support to the music mogul and his family. He urged others to refrain from making a mockery of the situation and instead focus on providing understanding and compassion. “I’m the only one crazy enough to jump out there and say what most of you want to say but you don’t have the balls to do so,” Tyrese boldly said the other day. This highlights his willingness to speak up for what he believes in. Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic, praying for a better outcome for all those involved.

In a world often marked by judgment and criticism, Tyrese’s message serves as a powerful reminder to approach every situation with empathy and understanding. In addition, in the wake of recent news headlines surrounding Diddy, Tyrese’s message takes on added significance. While details surrounding the raids and the accusations against Diddy remain unclear, the public speculation and scrutiny have undoubtedly sparked conversations and debates across social media and news outlets.

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