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Today in Hip Hop History: T.I.’s Third Studio LP ‘Urban Legend’ Turns 20 Years Old!

November 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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The Atlanta trap star turned celebrity T.I. released his third studio album, Urban Legend, two decades ago today through his label Grand Hustle and Atlantic Records. The album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard charts top 200 and charted at No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop and Top Rap Albums charts.

The hit single off the album was “Bring Em Out,” which became his first top 10 hit single on the charts, certified gold by selling over 500,000. His second hit single, “U Don’t Know Me” peaked at the Top 25 Billboard charts certified platinum by selling over a million. The third single, “ASAP,” was on the Billboard charts and certified gold by selling over 500,000. The album itself was certified platinum, selling over a million copies worldwide.

All singles were nominated for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and street anthem of the year for Vibe Awards.

Peep the video of “Bring Em Out,” which he sampled the from Jay-Z’s single “What More Can I Say.”

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King Harris Welcomes A Baby Boy And Drops A Song In The Process

November 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

King Harris, son of newly retired rap star T.I., welcomed his newborn son, King Jr., on Tuesday (Nov. 5). The 20-year-old rap star announced his son’s arrival on Instagram with a new song dedicated to the new bundle of joy. The post features the new song, “Dear Son,” with King Jr.’s time of birth, followed by a blue heart and crown emoji. Captioned: “Nov 5, 8:09 am Welcome King Jr. TIME TO TAKEOVER.”
Ahead of childbirth, King and the mother of his child, who goes by Big Na Na on Instagram, hosted a baby shower that went viral in October.

King revealed the baby in September after his father unveiled the news with vengeful intentions in August during an interview with Hot 107.9. “I got two granddaughters and a grandson on the way,” T.I. shared with the radio personality. “King is about to have a son. And I told him, I’ma make this the greatest gangster of all time. I will raise this child to torture you the way you tortured me. I promise you there will be an Indictment in this young one.”

King Announces Son’s Arrival With New Song

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T.I. and King have had several public situations varying from arguments about King dropping out of school to pursue a passion for music to validating King’s street credibility to the father foreshadowing his son’s possible future that includes prison if he does not change his life. Also, Tip has defended his son from others, such as viral comedian Charleston White in 2022.

Hopefully, the new baby will set King Harris on the straight and narrow as he continues to run into law enforcement, the streets, and his dad. In September, a video emerged showing T.I. and Boosie Badazz confronting their sons while performing with unregistered firearms. Should authorities appear, the sons would refute the dad’s claims about the possible consequences of having unclaimed weapons around them. Do you think the new baby will change King Harris? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Young Thug Reunites With T.I. In A New Video After His Release From Jail

November 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug’s redemption tour has begun. Although it’s unlikely that the Atlanta trap rap vet has had a chance to hit the studio as yet after leaving jail, he’s clearly looking to reestablish his connections, beginning with one of the men who first put him on in rap: T.I. The “About The Money” collaborators reunited in a video that T.I. posted to his Instagram account in which they can be seen grinning while T.I.’s son Domani hovers in the background. “Hey man, what you got to tell these people,” T.I. asks. Thug replies, simply, “Back. Back, Jack.”

It’s fitting that T.I. was the first rapper Thug reconnected with fresh out of jail, as it was Thug’s appearance on Tip’s 2014 single “About The Money” that helped raise his profile and ensured his record deal with 300 Entertainment. Not for nothing, he’s also one of the few trap rap figures Thugger legally can spend any time around due to the conditions of his probation agreement, which bars him from contact with his former racketeering co-defendants in YSL (except for Gunna and his brother Unfoonk). He’s also no longer on the greatest terms with Cash Money’s Birdman, with whom he formed Rich Gang alongside Rich Homie Quan (RIP), and it’s unclear where he stands with Gucci Mane, the first person to give him a shot with a deal with 1017.

T.I. and Thug have certainly collaborated as much as anyone else in Thugger’s circle; in 2016, they dropped “Bobby Womack,” in 2018, they teamed up for “The Weekend,” and in 2020 on “Ring.” If this means they’ll have another new collaboration to look forward to, Thug’s comeback is already off to a great start.

A Seemingly Simple ‘Jeopardy’ Category About Rap Genres Left Contestants Stumped And Viewers Pissed Off

November 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jeopardy is supposed to challenge your knowledge. But during a recent episode of the beloved quiz show, researchers decided to dial back the intensity or so they thought. Over on Jeopardy’s official TikTok page, they shared a clip (viewable here) where contestant’s hip-hop IQ was put to the test.

The category titled “Rap Genres,” was crafted to be soft balls for players to bring in quick cash. However, many contestants were left stumped as host Ken Jennings rattled off questions. Going for the gusto, one contestant (Greg) sets thing off with the $800 clue: “The name of this genre associated with Memphis may be a mix of ‘crazy’ & ‘drunk.’”

The contestant correctly answers with “crunk” but things quickly went down hill. Greg then circles back to the $1,200 question: “Billboard says, the album ‘Trap Muzic’ by this rapper and actor ‘introduced ‘Trap’ to the masses.’”

Despite T.I.’s face being plastered on the screen, no contestant took a swing at answering the prompt.

This was folded up by the $1,600 question about about Big Freedia, the Queen of New Orleans bounce, which sparked a look of confusion on every contestant’s face.

But don’t worry Greg was able to nail the $2,000 question about Shaboozey thanks to the “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and Beyoncé hint. However, viewers at home aren’t pleasure with the sheer amount of fumbles. In the comment section of the post, they were sure to let the show know.

“Knowing who Shaboozey is but not knowing T.I. Is diabolical ,” wrote one user.

“Alex Trebek, would have lost it when they didn’t know T.I.,” penned another.

“Why would he keep picking this category if he clearly didn’t know it though ,” chimed another.

Well, this isn’t the first time Jeopardy contestants sparked outrage over their lacking music knowledge.

Young Thug Hops On Celebratory FaceTime Call With T.I. After Prison Release

November 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

T.I. is one of many hip-hop colleagues who celebrated the freedom of Young Thug, who recently took a plea deal in the YSL RICO case. He pleaded guilty to various counts in the indictment against him, save for a nolo or no contest plea for the RICO count and the gang leader count, which resulted in the judge commuting his five-year sentence to time served and releasing him from prison on 15 years of probation. The details are a bit more complex, but that’s the main idea. Recently, the two Atlanta rappers hopped on a FaceTime call, and Tip was with a large group of people who were very happy to see Thugger out and about.

“As far as Jeffery is feeling now, he knows my feelings, which I am not going to reveal for attorney-client privilege,” Young Thug’s attorney Brian Steel told reporters outside of the courthouse following his client’s sentencing. “But, this is not the same as a not guilty verdict. […] Nobody here wakes up every day on a concrete floor that they’re calling his bed, at 4:15. He gets shackled at his feet, his waist, and his hands, comes to the Fulton County courthouse to be on concrete, eating out of a bag, and then coming to the courthouse to sit there with a leg chain every single day, and hear lie after lie. So for Jeffery to go home today, and not have another 90 days, 120 days of [the trial], he is very happy.”

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Fans were very happy with both Brian Steel’s diligence and the outcome of Young Thug’s trial. However, the YSL RICO case still has a few codefendants on trial for other charges, so the entire trial is still not completely over.

For example, Yak Gotti rejected a plea deal in his case, so some developments in the near future are still crucial to consider in the grand scheme. Regardless of how you feel about Young Thug’s release, everyone hopes that he complies with all his probation terms and turns this into a successful second chance to right any wrongs and craft a more positive and beneficial story in its wake.

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King Harris Arrested On Failure To Appear Warrant In Georgia

October 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

King Harris found himself in legal trouble on Monday. The rapper and son of T.I. was arrested in the state of Georgia after a failure to appear warrant was issued in his name. King Harris was pulled over by local police, and subsequently cuffed when officers checked his record. It turns out, the rapper had a charge dating back to August 2022 that he failed to appear for in court.

Fox 5 reported that the warrant stemmed from a 2022 speeding ticket. King Harris was pulled over and charged with driving a motor vehicle on a suspended license and driving under the influence of drugs. An arraignment notice was set for September 2024, but the rapper failed to appear. Fox 5 claims that Harris was arrested in Dunwoody and transferred to DeKalb County Jail. He was then released to Pickens County after a recall was ordered for the bench warrant.

King Harris’ Warrant Stems From 2022 Charges

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The Shade Room obtained a statement from the arresting officer. The officer made it clear that King Harris was cooperative during his arrest. “Mr. Harris was cooperative, and I removed the firearm from his hip with no issue,” he stated. “I then had Mr. Harris step out of the vehicle and I detained him by placing handcuffs on him. I escorted Mr. Harris to my patrol vehicle, conducted a pat down, and placed him into the rear of my vehicle.” Harris’ current status is unknown, according to Fox 5.

King Harris has been making headlines throughout 2024. He filmed a music video alongside the son of Lil Boosie, Tootie Raw, but the rappers were subsequently scolded by their famous fathers for wielding firearms in the video. T.I. served prison time for unlicensed firearms, so the anger was understandable. In happier news, however, King Harris is going to become a father. T.I. confirmed that his son is expecting his first child during an appearance on Hot 107.9. “Now I have two grandchildren,” the veteran rapper explained last month. “I’ve got two granddaughters, and King’s about to have a son.”

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Young Dro Gets Heated When His Friend Laughs At His Addiction Struggles On “The Breakfast Club”

October 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Dro and T.I., plus a couple of their friends, recently stopped by The Breakfast Club for a compelling and almost confrontational interview. Why did things almost become heated? Well, it started when one of Dro and Tip’s friends started to laugh when the former discussed his struggles with addiction. The duo and the radio show crew laughed this off at first, but by the third time it happened, Dro turned around and threatened to slap his friend if he kept going. This led T.I. to intervene and cool things down before celebrating that Dro is almost four years sober.

You can see the whole thing go down in the Instagram post below, and you might be as surprised as we were when things started to get intense. Despite Young Dro’s past struggles with addiction, it’s clear that he’s in a much better place now and is grateful for the journey that led him to this healed state. Elsewhere, he’s dropping freestyles like his treatment of GloRilla’s “Yeah Glo!” and enjoying himself as both a figure in hip-hop culture and as a regular human being like the rest of us. In the comments of the post down below, you can see folks react to this tense moment.

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As for Young Dro’s co-interviewee, T.I. recently retired from performing in order to focus on his film and comedy careers. “I appreciate y’all for offering me my last working gig because I do not need the money anymore and I will not be performing,” he remarked on 96.1 The Beat. “I don’t want to do it anymore…I don’t want people to pay me to hop around and sweat for their entertainment anymore.”

Meanwhile, Young Dro and T.I. go way back, so it’s no surprise that the latter defended the former when their friend laughed about his addiction struggles. Whether it’s their 2000s work or recent link-ups like on Dro’s I Am Legend 2 project, they always have each other’s backs. Overall, this situation opened up conversations around how friends should support each other through tough times and whether or not making light of them is appropriate under certain contexts.

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T.I. Announces He’s Retiring From Live Performances After His Final Gig This Year

October 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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T.I. stans are going to want to show up to watch him perform at a Jingle Ball 2024 concert at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on December 19, because it looks like it will be his final live performance.

During a recent interview with 96.1 The Beat (as HotNewHipHop notes), T.I. said:

“I appreciate y’all, man, for offering me my last working gig, because I do not need the money anymore and I will not be performing. […] I don’t wanna do it anymore. I don’t want people to pay me to hop around and sweat for they entertainment anymore. I don’t want to do it no more.”

T.I. was then asked if he would still “do anything for” his group PSC and he responded, “Of course! I’m going to answer the phone to tell them that I will not be performing [laughs].”

Indeed, it would seem T.I. doesn’t “need the money anymore,” as he put it: It was announced last month that he and his wife Tiny Harris won $71 million in a lawsuit against toy company MGA, after it was ruled that their OMG Fashion Dolls line infringed on the concept of Harris’ pop group OMG Girlz.

This comes after T.I. spoke about retirement and his final albums last year, saying, “It’s time to evolve beyond [my] career as a rapper. I think it’s a lot more people who are carrying the torch and pushing the culture forward. So, I’m on my final album, Kill The King. OK, this is breaking news: I’ve decided that it’s gonna be a double-album. So, there’s gonna be Kill The King and Kiss The King.”