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Rick Ross Fires Back At Dee-1 Over Recent Diss

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Rick Ross responded to Dee-1’s recent diss aimed at him, Meek Mill, and Jim Jones, on his Instagram Story, on Saturday. Dee-1 had criticized the lyrical content of the three rappers’ songs during an appearance on Sway in the Morning on Tuesday. Ross accused him of wanting to “go viral.”

“Lil’ man, whoever you is, until you feed the kids where you’re from for 20 years straight, don’t question Rozay,” he began, as noted by HipHopDX. “Wait until you buy 10,000 bikes. […] Don’t question Bawse. You heard me, lil’ man? Get that basket off your head, so you could think clear, lil’ man. […] Since you wanna go viral, I’m gonna show you how to go viral, lil’ man.”

Read More: Meek Mill Responds To Diss From Rapper Dee-1 Against Him, Rick Ross & Jim Jones

Rick Ross & Meek Mill Visit SiriusXM

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 28: (L-R) Meek Mill and Rick Ross visit SiriusXM Studios on September 28, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

He continued: “Go viral feedin’ them kids in your hood. Go viral givin’ them bikes away. Go viral Christmas time! Don’t be sayin’, ‘Jim Jones.’ Jim Jones just gave away goddamn six figures worth of clothes in his hood. And you a n***a who talkin’. Lookin’ vegan, knowin’ you eatin’ more goddamn biggly-wiggly bacon than any other n***a out here. Shut up.”

As for Dee-1’s full comments, he said on the show: “Jim Jones, you could do better, brother. I love you too much to not be honest with you. Rick Ross, you could do better, brother. Meek Mill, you could do better, brother! I love you too much not to be honest with you. Oh, you the face of prison reform? Or are you sitting here on your new song with Ross talking about getting somebody murked, and shot at the red light? Which one is it, bro?” Meek Mill also fired back at Dee-1 in an Instagram post of his own. He wrote: “I was rappin’ this way when I became the face of reform…that’s how I got there. Y’all forgot that fast.” The feud comes as Rick Ross and Meek Mill prepare for the release of their upcoming project Too Good To Be True. The album is scheduled for release on November 10, 2023. Be on the lookout for further updates on the effort on HotNewHipHop.

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[WATCH] Jada Pinkett Smith Appears On SiriusXM’s “Sway in the Morning”

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After a long week of unprecedented promotion, Jada Pinkett Smith stopped by the SiriusXM studios and appeared on SiriusXM’s Sway In The Morning to promote her new book Worthy.

Even though the public have been hit with a string of new revelations from Jada not only about Will Smith and 2Pac, but the famed actress admits to selling crack as a young adult as a means for survival. In her appearance on Sway In The Morning, Jada reveals even more about her and Will, asserting that her and Mr. Smith have considered writing a book together. When asked about the husband and wife literary collaboration, Mrs. Smith says, “I know it seems like it’s a lot of life because it is a lot of life in the book, but it’s very streamlined. There’s like layers and layers and layers and layers. There’s no way I could have put it all in one book. There’s no way, you know, so there’s definitely other books to come. I mean, even Will and I are thinking about writing a book. We were talking about this last night, writing a book called “Don’t Try This at Home,” where he and I kind of sit down and talk about our specific journey together.”

Jada added that she left “a whole lot out of this book”, which led to her having to elaborate to Sway, saying, “No, I mean, you know, this is just, I know it seems like it’s a lot of life because it is a lot of life in the book, but it’s very streamlined. There’s like layers and layers and layers and layers. There’s no way I could have put it all in one book. There’s no way, you know, so there’s definitely other books to come. I mean, even Will and I are thinking about writing a book. We were talking about this last night, writing a book called “Don’t Try This at Home,” where he and I kind of sit down and talk about our specific journey together.

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[WATCH] LL Cool J Drops Freestyle On “Sway In The Morning”

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LL COOL J stopped by the SiriusXM studios and appeared on SiriusXM’s Sway In The Morning to talk about the Rock The Bells Festival this upcoming Saturday in Queens, New York, as well as his upcoming tour THE F.O.R.C.E. (FREQUENCIES OF REAL CREATIVE ENERGY).

While talking with SiriusXM’s Sway Calloway, LL also discussed his comments on the rumors that Biggie dissed him on “Who Shot Ya?,” his upcoming album, and freestyled live on the air.

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Killer Mike Claims Andre 3000 Is Preparing A New Album

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Killer Mike says Andre 3000 is finishing up a new album. Appearing on Sway In The Morning on Tuesday, Mike revealed that he’s planning to go listen to the project in the coming weeks. The news comes after Mike collaborated with Andre on his latest album, Michael.

When Sway remarked that he’s heard Andre 3000 is working on a new album, Mike confirmed, “Yeah. I think we fly out in a couple weeks to go listen to it,” while adding that he’s not joking.

Read More: Beyond OutKast: Andre 3000’s Successful Solo Ventures And Collaborations

Killer Mike Performs With Andre 3000

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 10: Andre 3000 and Killer Mike Perform at the 2016 ONE MusicFest at Lakewood Amphitheatre on September 10, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

In addition to the album, Mike also recently confirmed that he’s got another song with Andre 3000 in the vault. On The Breakfast Club, he explained that he’s saving it for another album, next year. Mike says Andre’s verse clocks in at seven minutes. “There is another Killer Mike and Dre feature, and all we gotta do is make this album go Number 1 and make the guys from the label really, really happy and I’ll be right back next year,” he said. “He [Andre 3000] always raps longer. When you handsome, all the girls like you, you get to rap longer… It’s a record that women gon’ like. And players. If you’re a player, you gon’ love it too.”

Fans have been holding out hope for new music from Andre 3000 for years. One avenue it’s been rumored to arrive in is by way of a reunion with Big Boi. However, Outkast’s longtime collaborator, Sleepy Brown, shot down that idea during a recent interview with TMZ.

Killer Mike Discusses Andre 3000

As for Andre 3000’s collaboration with Killer Mike, the two teamed up for the song, “Scientists & Engineers.” Future and Eryn Allen Kane also have credits on the Michael cut. Mike didn’t reveal any further details on Andre’s solo album but be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks.

Read More: Big Boi Drops Update On Potential For Outkast Reunion & Unreleased Music

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Vic Mensa Admits He Regrets Dissing Drake

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Vic Mensa says that regrets dissing Drake on his 2017 song, “Danger.” The Chicago rapper reflected on the decision during a new 15-minute freestyle on Sway’s Universe, last Wednesday. He also mentioned his beef with Lil Yachty, DJ Akademiks, and XXXTentacion.

“I fell victim to addictions in my mental state/ Stupid shit, like dissing Drake – that was a big mistake,” Vic rapped. “But when you raised in a cage, all you know is MMA/ I dissed Yachty, dissed Ak, dissed XXX/ It was disrespect, it made the fans dis-invest/ I lost M’s like a Dow Jones regression/ But every L taught me an invaluable lesson.”

Read More: Vic Mensa Targets Joe Budden In “Diplomatic Immunity”

Vic Mensa On Stage

HOLLYWOOD, CA – AUGUST 09: Recording artist Vic Mensa performs onstage during Capitol Music Group’s Premiere Of New Music And Projects For Industry And Media at ArcLight Cinemas on August 9, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images)

After the freestyle, he spoke more about the topic with Sway, revealing that he’s since made amends with those he mentioned. “I’ve actually spoken to all of ’em, man,” he said. “I saw Drake at Virgil’s funeral and had some words with him. Yeah, he was [receptive to it]. He was like, ‘Man, honestly, I didn’t even understand it.’ And when I recall and think back, it was like, I was just gassed up being young. You know, Kanye, JAY-Z – they bickering so I wanna jump in. It was unnecessary. I spoke to him.”

The one person that Mensa says he hasn’t been able to reach out to is DJ Akdemiks. He says that he wants to go on his show, Off the Record, soon to apologize to him in person.

Vic Mensa On His Apology To Drake

“Akademiks is one person that I have not spoken to,” Mensa said. “But I’m at the space right now where I don’t got room in my spirit for beef, no problems with nobody. I’m beyond that. So, I’ma sit down with Akademiks. I’ll go on his show and speak to him. Because me and Akademiks’ [issues], it was really more ideological too.”

Read More: Vic Mensa Reveals Where He Stands With DJ Akademiks

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Chuck D Says 2Pac Once Beat Up A Thief To Prove His Loyalty

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Chuck D says that 2Pac once beat up a man who tried to steal equipment backstage at a show. The legendary Public Enemy rapper recalled the moment of loyalty during a recent interview with Sway In The Morning. He says that the incident went down while they were on tour in Oklahoma City.

“‘Pac — little brother. Brought him on tour along with, rest in peace, Shock G,” Chuck D began, as noted by HipHopDX. “‘Pac is carrying bags, hoping he can get a verse on the stage as a rookie. [And] Queen Latifah introduces me to her rookies. She says, ‘Chuck, meet Young Treacherous.’ And we’re in Lafayette, Louisiana, I’m lookin’ at both of them, and I’m like, ‘okay.’ It’s 1990. These two cats — Treach, and ‘Pac, okay? … I felt so good for them.”

Chuck D With 2Pac In NYC

NEW YORK – JULY 23: (L-R) Rappers Chuck D and Tupac Shakur pose for a portrait at Club Amazon on July 23, 1993 in New York, New York. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

He continued: “Quick story about ‘Pac: we were in Oklahoma City one time, and somebody went and stole stuff out of the backstage. I think they stole some equipment — a hat, whatever — and they found the dude. And they said, ‘Is this the dude?’ And ‘Pac said, somebody told him that was the dude. And ‘Pac went upside this dude’s head. I said, ‘Yo, ‘Pac, it’s not that deep man. But ‘Pac wanted to prove, ‘Listen, I’m ridin’ for y’all!’ Well, ‘Pac, we don’t want you to get arrested in OKC, man, it’s alright.”

The story comes after the premiere of FX’s Dear Mama docu-series. The first two episodes of the show dropped on Friday, April 21. It focuses on 2Pac’s relationship with his mother, Afeni Shakur, who was a political activist and member of the Black Panther Party. She also founded the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation and also served as the CEO of Amaru Entertainment, Inc. in the wake of her son’s death. Episodes of Dear Mama are available to stream on Hulu.

Chuck D Reflects On 2Pac’s Loyalty

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[WATCH] Angela “Blac Chyna” White Talks About Her Kids’ Reaction To Her Surgeries On ‘Sway In The Morning’

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Angela “Blac Chyna” White appeared on SiriusXM’s Sway in The Morning sitting down to talk to SiriusXM’s Sway Calloway and co-hosts Heather B and Tracy G.

During the interview, she opened up about her recent surgery and how her kids reacted, the transformation she has been through and much more.

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DJ Drama Denies Alleged Feud With DJ Khaled & Funk Flex

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DJ Drama says that he doesn’t have a feud with DJ Khaled or Funk Flex as has been rumored. Drama discussed the relationship between the three during an interview on Sway in the Morning. Additionally, Drama says he wouldn’t even say there’s a rivalry between the producers.

“Shoutout to Khaled. Shoutout to Flex,” Drama told Sway on the show. “One thing about all of us is, when we put these projects together and we come with these collaborative projects — like this shit ain’t easy for nobody. It’s not a walk in the park, it’s a lot of work. It’s a lot of dedication. It is not an easy thing to do. So, for people listening who questions any of us. It takes a lot. It’s an amazing skill to be in this position. To be able to put albums out and consistently. The three of us that you mentioned we have multiple albums under our belts. Not even like this its one. This is my sixth album outside of the 250 mixtapes that I have done.”

DJ Drama With DJ Khaled

Dj Khaled and Dj Drama during 2006 MixShow Power Summit for Djs Sponsored by Pepsi at Loft in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic)

From there, Sway explained that he views hip-hop as a “competitive sport.” He asked Drama, “Now talk about the rivalry. Is there a rivalry between you and Khaled? You and Flex?” Drama responded, “Nah, there’s no rivalry. I mean, first off Flex is someone I grew up inspired by — looking up to — somewhat of the blueprint in so many aspects. He was on radio. He was on television. You couldn’t open up a magazine without seeing an endorsement without him. He was putting out albums.”

He continued: “Now, that Flex is a peer and a friend of mine, that’s one of those things that if I were to tell the young 13, 14-year-old kid who was aspiring to be a DJ that one day I’d be standing side-by-side with Flex — I wouldn’t believe it.” Check out Drama’s appearance on Sway in the Morning below.

DJ Drama On “Sway In The Morning”

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Madlib Confirms That His And Mac Miller’s Collab Album ‘Maclib’ Is Being Finished And Released With The Estate’s Approval

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For a time, it appeared that we’d gotten all the Mac Miller music we were ever going to after the rapper died in 2018. However, there was one project left that many fans still held out hope for: Maclib, a collaborative album with legendary Los Angeles producer Madlib, who has previously released well-received joint albums with the likes of J Dilla, Freddie Gibbs, and Talib Kweli.

Unfortunately, the likelihood of Maclib‘s release has been in doubt ever since shortly after producer Thelonious Martin revealed its existence. Although Madlib has occasionally played bits and pieces of the project in his live sets, he also noted that only about an EP’s worth of material was recorded and it wasn’t likely to see release.

However, Madlib restored hope this week when he and Kweli appeared on Sway In The Morning to talk about their latest album Liberation 2. In an aside during the interview, Madlib began listing some of the projects he has in the works including albums with Planet Asia and Erykah Badu. But it was the mention of Mac Miller that perked up Sway’s ears.

“Is that the same project that was mentioned years ago after he passed that was never released?” he asked. “Yessir,” Madlib confirmed. Sway, like the rest of us, couldn’t contain his excitement: “We ’bout to some new Mac Miller!” he exclaimed. Let’s all hope it’s sooner rather than later.

You can watch Madlib’s full interview with Talib Kweli and Sway above.