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50 Cent’s Least Favorite “Get Rich Or Die Tryin’” Song Will Surprise You

November 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent’s Get Rich Or Die Tryin‘ is one of hip-hop’s most iconic debuts and albums, for better or worse. It’s not as universally beloved as many others in that conversation, but even his haters can’t deny the impact and moment that this project in particular provided. However, even the G-Unit mogul has his issues with it, ones that have aged quite interestingly over the years. Moreover, he recently chose what his least favorite track off the record was during an interview with The Rebecca Judd Show on Apple Music 1 in the United Kingdom. Fif’s answer will definitely shock you, but it speaks to how well this song has aged.

“‘Many Men’ was my least favorite at that point,” 50 Cent revealed during their conversation. “Because, musically we was in the boom-bap phase. We was in that hard-hitting intensity, the energy on the records, and it’s the slowest song on Get Rich or Die Tryin’. And it’s now the tempo that the artists are rapping to. So the fast tempo, hard-hitting beats, that was that era, that time period. And the whole album had it.

50 Cent Performing In 2003

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“If you had asked me to make a wish in 2003, I would’ve just wished that my music was a hit,” 50 Cent continued to Judd, going into his career as a whole. “I didn’t see 20 years ahead in music like that. I’m just that at the moment for it to work. And then what’s cr*zy is most artists, they think they’re ready before they are.

“Most good artists, they’ve thought they were ready before they actually could at it,” he concluded. “But they’ve had that window of time to work that allowed them to actually become good enough. That’s why we have one-hit wonders in hip-hop culture. Because when that happens, they have that first hit and then it takes them out of the studio to go perform and to go meet all the distractions to come with being a successful artist. Then they land back in the studio without being trained to know how to create the next song. So they be stuck with that one hit.” For more news and the latest updates on 50 Cent, stay posted on HNHH.

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Rihanna & ASAP Rocky Surprise Fans In Las Vegas While Looking More In Love Than Ever

November 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky aren’t taking the traditional approach to starting a family, but so far, remaining boyfriend and girlfriend while raising their two sons together seems to be working well for them. There will always be critics who attempt to shame them for getting pregnant before marriage, but the Barbadian has made it clear that she’s comfortable where she’s at with Rocky for now, and not in any rush to walk down the aisle. Of course, she and her man still support each other like spouses would, most recently stepping out together for his Puma x F1 pop-up event in Las Vegas on Friday (November 17) evening.

Ever the style icon, Rih kept warm in a long, brown leather coat with abstract detailing. Her long hair, which has been notably lighter as of late, was worn up in a high bun, giving a markedly glamorous touch to her street style. ASAP obviously looked great beside her, using neon gloves and sneakers to keep all eyes on him. The rest of his look consists of a graphic tee, navy carpenter pants, a jacket from his collection, and a baseball cap reading “ALLAH.”

Rihanna Supports ASAP Rocky at His Puma x F1 Launch

For months now, rumours of a return to the music industry with a massive tour and two albums in 2024 have been circling Rihanna. Her team has denied those negotiations being agreed upon, and more recently, we’ve heard the discourse shift to the Bad Gal expecting her third child with Rocky. While we’d be happy to see their beautiful family continue to grow, we’re equally as eager to hear what both artists have been working on in the studio.

RZA and Riot’s Parents Enjoy Their Night Out Together

Keep scrolling to see how fans reacted to Rih’s surprise appearance at her man’s Puma x F1 collaboration launch in Las Vegas this weekend. Would you rather see RZA and Riot’s parents make a joint song together, or team up to design a capsule clothing collection? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Doja Cat Teases “Surprise” Coming Monday, Announcement Garners “Blackface” Accusations

November 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Doja Cat is reportedly dropping something on Monday. However, it’s unclear what that “something” actually will be. The video showed Doja being interviewed by a version of herself with a strange burned face. In the clip, Doja expresses the sentiment that she does indeed care about her fans. However, it is preceded by Doja’s inner voice saying that she hates her fans. While it’s unclear what Doja is putting forward, it’s interesting to see her address her relationship with her fans. As most people know, Doja has a tenuous, at best, relationship with her fans. But it’s not all roses with the announcement.

Because, as is the way with Doja, the announcement video did not come without controversy. Doja’s talk show host persona has been accused of being “blackface”. While it’s meant to be burned or muscular in complexion, it is understandable why some people are viewing it as racist in nature. However, what exactly Doja is dropping is still unknown. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.

Doja Declares “Say So” A “Cash Grab”

Meanwhile, during a recent show in Denver, Doja made a shocking declaration on stage. The rapper called her hit single “Say So” to be a “cash grab”. It’s not the first time that Doja has derided her previous work. “Planet her and hot pink were cash-grabs and yall fell for it.” In a follow-up post, she added: “Now i can go disappear somewhere and touch grass with my loved ones on an island while yall weep for mediocre pop,” the rapper declared on Twitter.

However, “Say So” was certainly a very successful “cash grab”, if that’s what Doja really believes. It picked up both Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance and the 63rd Grammys. Furthermore, it spent one week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May of 2020. Despite all this, it’s clear that Doja is not done speaking on her past work.

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Cam’ron Gets Surprised With A Brand New Bentley

September 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rapper and entrepreneur Cam’ron still finds himself surprised by life’s luxuries. The “Hey Ma” rapper has been living the luxury life for more than two decades due to his longtime musical success, however, he was surprised with a gift that left him astonished. On Monday, September 18, his longtime friend and business partner, Suga Dugga, gave him an unexpected gift: a brand-new Bentley. A video shared on Instagram captured the moment when the car was discreetly driven off a trailer right in front of Cam’s residence.

The friend, the mastermind behind this surprise, then went to fetch Cam from inside his house. He was busy on a phone call, completely unaware of the delivery. Although it took a bit of convincing, his friend managed to bring the hesitant Cam to step outside his house to witness Suga’s gift, which left him in disbelief. “Get the f**k outta here,” the rapper reacted while walking up to the car.

Cam’ron Was Completely Unaware Of The Surprise

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After that, Cam dialed up his business partner to double-check if the Bentley was, in fact, meant for him. He made a joke asking if it was stolen or not. “This s**t ain’t stolen is it?” he asked with a smirk on his face. “Thank you, man. Yo, I really appreciate this s**t, man. Now, if I get pulled over and go to jail or some shit, you already know, n***a.” Cam’ron shared the video of the surprise on his personal Instagram account, along with a heartfelt message expressing his gratitude to Suga Dugga.

“I’ve been so busy doing @itiswhatitis_talk that I haven’t had time to thank the people/Customers that purchase @pinkhorsepower,” he wrote. “2 weeks ago we reached 1 million sales and it’s been a great ride thank you guys so much!!” He continued: “With that being said my brother @sugadugga_ent said ima get you something. He’s my partner in the biz, and he was overwhelmed of this accomplishment that we achieved. I didn’t know he was gonna get me this. Suge thank you so much. “All brothers fight but you the only one that never shared our arguments with anyone. went public etc. and I truly appreciate that,” he continued. “Im happy to see the young man you’ve become. Now let’s sell 5mill Nx year. Love u bro. And thx @thebosslrsm for executing the surprise.”

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Drake Gives Fan Chanel Bag After She Reveals How Many Brazilian Waxes She Did To Buy Tour Tickets

September 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Compared to his contemporaries, Drake has been incredibly jealous in terms of giving back to his fans. This is more evident than ever amid his It’s All a Blur tour, which has seen him and 21 Sav travelling across North America for the better part of the summer. The duo will be continuing on into the fall, though they’re currently sounding out their two-night stint in Houston on Monday (September 18) evening. Not every single concert has seen Drake reward select patrons, but so far, he’s been generous to a handful of lucky attendees in major ways.

Not only did the Canadian offer to pay back one fan who used their furniture money to buy concert tickets but he’s also been handing out Chanel bags to a few lucky women in the crowd. During a recent performance, the Scorpion artist caught sight of one handmade sign from up on stage with a woman revealing how much gruelling work she had to do in order to get her hands on It’s All a Blur passes.

Drake Rewards Dedicated Fan for Her Hard Work

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“I had to wax 50 pu**ies for these Drake tickets,” the concert attendee wrote. “That’s cr*zy,” the 36-year-old said after reading her sign. “That’s a lot of pu**ies to wax.” After admiring her dedication, he ordered his crew to give her a Chanel bag as a reward for her efforts as the crowd cheered on.

Though he initially said For All The Dogs might land in August, Drake is now promising that October 6 is the official release date for his album. We’ve received one single in the form of “Slime You Out” featuring SZA so far, and we also know that Nicki Minaj is set to appear on the project. Aside from that, the 6ix God has hinted that we’ll be hearing from the “old Drake” within his work. Check out the recent throwback photo dump he shared on IG amid finishing his LP at the link below, and tap back in later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Playboi Carti And Ken Carson Surprise Fans At Destroy Lonely Performance

September 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Recently, Destroy Lonely took the stage at Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta. The rapper surprised fans in his hometown with a couple of special guests, Playboi Carti and Ken Carson. In a clip from the event, attendees are heard going wild as they make their way onto the stage. The trio gave fans a preview of what’s to come on the Antagonist tour, which is scheduled to begin later this year.

Playboi Carti recently announced the rescheduled Antagonist tour, which is now set to kick off in November. He’ll start with dates in Dublin, Manchester, and London. He’ll make his way to the U.S. in January, performing in notable cities like Miami, NYC, Chicago, LA, and more. Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and more will also appear as supporting acts.

Fans Go Wild For Playboi Carti, Ken Carson, And Destroy Lonely

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Carti fans continue to eagerly-await his follow-up to 2020’s Whole Lotta Red. Supporters have been strung along by various leaks and previews for some time, but they’re starting to get antsy. Last week, he was scheduled to debut a brand new song on Atlanta’s V-103 radio station, but things didn’t go as planned. The station apologized, however, fans still weren’t happy. They took to social media to weigh in, expressing their disappointment that they didn’t get to hear the new song.

On a positive note, Carti just recently previewed some new collabs he has on the way, which fans can’t wait to hear. He celebrated his 27th birthday at a club last week, and teased an upcoming track with Travis Scott. He also reportedly previewed a snippet of another collab he has in the works with Lil Uzi Vert. Would you like to see Destroy Lonely, Ken Carson, and Playboi Carti perform live? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more news.

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Pras Reveals He Only Learned Of Fugees Reunion Last Week

September 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last week, Lauryn Hill announced that she’d be celebrating the 25th anniversary of her iconic album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill with a tour. She’ll kick things off next week with a performance in Minneapolis, before going on to perform in over 15 cities. Hill will also be joined by some very special guests. For obvious reasons, fans are thrilled to celebrate her 1998 solo effort with her live.

“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is and was a love song to my parents, my family, my people, my musical and cultural forebears, my teachers, my loves, my Creator,” she said in a press release. “I wrote love songs and protest songs—(still love songs) about the subjects and interests that inspired and moved me. I was confident that what inspired me would resonate with an audience that had been led to believe that songs of that kind could only live in the past.” Koffee will join her on the tour, as well as her Fugees groupmates Wyclef Jean and Pras.

Pras Says He Heard About The Reunion Through The Media

News of the Fugees reunion was as a welcome surprise for fans. It looks like it was a surprise for Pras, too. TMZ Hip Hop recently chatted with the artist about the tour, and whilst sipping on a smoothie, he revealed that he just learned about it last week. They reunited again back in June at the 2023 Roots Picnic, which also took the performer by surprise. At the time, however, reps told fans to “stay tuned!!!” Pras is in the midst of some legal trouble, but luckily, he appears to be in good spirits.

In April of this year, Pras was given a guilty verdict in his federal conspiracy case. He’s currently awaiting sentencing, which could leave him spending up to 20 years behind bars. He seems confident, however, that since getting a new lawyer his legal team is “handling it.” Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Pras and Fugees.

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Blueface Gets Jaidyn Alexis A Mercedes G-Wagon As A Surprise

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Blueface is making sure that his baby mama Jaidyn Alexis feels welcome and rewarded as he helps her develop her music career. Moreover, the California rapper just got her a big, expensive, and by no means subtle representation of that journey. He took Alexis to what seems to be a car dealership with a blindfold on, surprising her with a Mercedes G-Wagon to flex her burgeoning artistic endeavors under his MILF Music label. Of course, she was quite taken aback by the gesture, for which their son Javaugh accompanied them to see the new whip as well. She couldn’t even believe it at first, but then they took it for a spin while playing her new music.

Furthermore, this is just the latest show of camaraderie and support that the couple (?) showed each other as of late. Sure, a lot of Alexis’ career has been met with boos and jeers so far. Still, Blueface is always by her side to support. Given that they’re known for their antics, relationship drama, and often volatile and controversial social media presence, it’s not entirely surprising that anything they do would come under fire. Regardless, they are clearly basking in that attention, and have enough notoriety and funds to do as they please with their careers.

Jaidyn Alexis Gets G-Wagon From Blueface

In addition, this comes shortly after the “Stewie” artist voiced her consistent and unwavering support for the 26-year-old. This is despite his many scandals and examples of unsupportive behavior. Some commended her for her loyalty, while some lamented that she seems stuck in this relationship now. “I have been thru anything and everything anyone can imagine thru a relationship,” she expressed in a tweet. “So please save a sob story for someone else. I love my [baby daddy] it’s not gonna change and im continue whatever God put in front me period. And anyone got a problem come see me.”

Meanwhile, we’ll see what else he gets Alexis during her time at MILF Music. Maybe there will be more high-profile stunts in the future, or they’ll focus on just releasing music. Whatever the case, we’re sure there are more gifts and wild antics to come. On that note, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Blueface and Jaidyn Alexis.

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Cardi B Joins Offset During Rolling Loud Miami Performance

July 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Offset brought out Cardi B during his Rolling Loud performance in Miami on Sunday night. The Migos rapper welcomed his wife to the stage to perform their collaborative hit, “Motorsport,” among other songs.

Fans on social media were stoked to see the appearance. When Rolling Loud posted the clip on Twitter, plenty of users shared fire emojis and other praise for the rapper. Some, on the other hand, trolled her by bringing up Nicki Minaj.

Offset & Cardi B At Paris Fashion Week

PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 05: Cardi B and Offset attends the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 05, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images)

The Rolling Loud performance comes after a recent rift in Cardi B and Offset’s relationship. Offset accused Cardi of cheating on social media, last month, which she vehemently denied. Responding to the accusation, she shared a video of herself listening to Keyshia Cole’s “I Should Have Cheated.”

“First of all, let me say, you can’t accuse me of all the things you know that you are guilty of,” she began. “Sing it with me, y’all! And I see that it is easy for you to blame everything on me. Yes, honey!” She added: “Come on, now. I’m Cardi B, n***a. I think sometimes motherfuckers forget I’m Cardi B,” she said. “If I was giving this pussy to anybody, it would be out. I’m not just anybody. Can’t fuck no regular degular shmegular ’cause they gonna tell the world. And I can’t fuck nobody in the industry ’cause they gonna tell too.”

Cardi B Joins Offset On Stage

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— Rolling Loud (@RollingLoud) July 24, 2023

It’s not the first time either of the two have joined each other on stage. During Cardi’s performance at Power 99’s Powerhouse concert in Philadelphia in 2017, Offset surprised her with a proposal on stage. He also later surprised her during a Rolling Loud set in 2018 to make amends during a rift in their relationship. Check out Cardi’s latest Rolling Loud appearance above.

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Don Toliver Surprised By Travis Scott During LA Show

July 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott made a surprise appearance at a Don Toliver show in LA this weekend. In fact, it was so much of a surprise appearance that it appeared to be a surprise to Toliver himself. While Toliver was dancing on top of a diner set, Scott can be seen dancing his way onto the set as well. He continues to dance behind Toliver before Toliver turns around and spots Scott. Toliver then proceeded to greet Scott excitedly before the two began to perform together. It’s very clear from his reaction that Toliver was not expecting Scott to come out.

Of course, Travis Scott has been kind of everywhere recently. While performing at Wireless Fest in London, he brought out Sexyy Red, who performed her song “SkeeYee” alongside him in a red cropped hoodie and black leggings. After the event, the pair were seen DJing at the exclusive London nightclub, Tape. Now he’s gone from having the guest appearances to being the guest appearance. However, there is something definitely iconic about being so much of a guest appearance that the headliner doesn’t even know you’re coming.

Scott Everywhere All At Once

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Of course, Travis Scott is currently a very busy man. Alongside the constant teasing and promotion of Utopia, Scott is currently doing the festival set circuit. He has primarily spent the last few weeks in Europe before he performs at Rolling Loud in Miami later this month. So far, Scott has given a fan the clothes off his back while performing in Dublin. Also in Ireland, Scott performed “Aye”, his track on Lil Uzi Vert’s The Pink Tape for the first time.

Elsewhere, he has teased a new collab with Michael Jordan, said that Utopia will have five separate album covers, and given away more shoes while in Germany. Furthermore, Scott’s next major festival stop, Rolling Loud, will reportedly feature tracks from Utopia on the setlist. As a reminder, Utopia is still not out. However, as mentioned, it appears to be coming sometime at the end of July.

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