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Ray Vaughn Finally Announces First Project With TDE And Delivers Isaiah Rashad-Assisted Single “East Chatt”

November 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ray Vaughn is going to help round out what’s been a very strong year for the TDE imprint with an upcoming EP. Not to be greedy or ungrateful, but it’s about damn time! We say that out of excitement though, as the Long Beach, California native has been highly impressive this year. Him, Doechii, and Devin Malik have all been showing that the label is good hands going forward and we ecstatic for what Ray’s going to bring. The extended play will be called The Good, The Bad, & The Dollar Menu, but there’s no release date yet. On top of that, the tracklist remains a mystery as well. However, the latter fact doesn’t surprise us at all because there are a lot of great songs to include on it.

Some of those include collaborations with Pusha T and SiR and terrific solo performances. You can throw “Black Jesus” and “Supposed To Die” into the latter category. According to the press release, The Good, The Bad, & The Dollar Menu is going to be a holistic listening experience. “The EP will showcase the various experiences Ray has encountered through his adolescence, journey as an artist, to his eventual signing with TDE.” While we wait on what should be a personal project, Ray Vaughn is feeding into those themes with his newest offering from it, “EAST CHATT.” It’s another collaborative effort with TDE veteran Isaiah Rashad and a mellow one at that. Rashad kicks the track off with his signature hazy delivery before Vaughn comes in with a passionate verse about his upbringing and successes he’s achieved. You can stream the song below with the music video link.

“East Chatt” – Ray Vaughn & Isaiah Rashad

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Kal Banx & Isaiah Rashad Connect & Kickback On Mellow “Sunstory”

November 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If you don’t know who Kal Banx is, you may want to do your homework on the TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment) producer. He’s been behind some of the best singles and projects over the last several years. 2024 has especially been a strong year for the steady veteran, though. Banx has his prints all over Doechii’s excellent breakout mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal. ScHoolboy Q got some assistance from him on BLUE LIPS. But don’t think he’s only favoring his label mates. Banx produced Denzel Curry’s “Walkin,” several Baby Keem tracks from DIE FOR MY B****, as well a few from Dreamville’s Revenge Of The Dreamers III.

However, the hitmaker has spent most of his time in the industry lending a hand to other MCs. But it seems like Kal Banx is getting ready to drop his first solo project because he’s back with “Sunstory.” This record comes just a few weeks after the release of “HOP OUT CHO FEELINS” with Smino and Buddy. If you have heard that, it’s a pretty lowkey trunk-knocker with crisp bass and melodic performances. The same goes for “Sunstory,” which features the most chill MC on the TDE label, Isaiah Rashad. These tracks are very cohesive sonically, the cover artworks are almost identical, which means an album has to be on the horizon… right?

“Sunstory” – Kal Banx & Isaiah Rashad

Quotable Lyrics:

Yeah, I’m done dreamin’ now
I’m done sipping out the cup
Yeah, I’m a healthy kid, I’m done givin’ out the f***s, yeah
Yeah, I quit giving up, ’cause God good enough to trust, yeah
I’m on some other s***, I got my niеces in the truck, yeah, ha
I’m on somе family s***, we gotta always keep in touch

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Kendrick Lamar Breaks Instagram Silence To Praise TDE Star Doechii

October 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Doechii is having a moment. The TDE rapper dropped one of the most acclaimed albums of the year, Alligator Bites Never Heal, in August. She’s since become the most buzzed-about artist on the label, which is saying a lot for a roster packed with generational talent. Doechii has been making music for a minute, but Alligator Bites has truly been her coming out party. And Kendrick Lamar, of all people, has taken notice. The mysterious member of the Big Three broke his social media silence to heap praise on Doechii via Instagram.

The K. Dot embargo was lifted on October 17. The Compton rapper posted a screenshot of Doechii’s album along with an alligator emoji. It was the caption that came with the emoji, however, that turned heads. Lamar dubbed Doechii “the hardest out” period. For a rapper who has dominated the game in 2024, that’s quite the praise. It’s also further proof that Lamar is a TDE supporter through and through, despite no longer being on the label.

Doechii Dubbed Lamar ‘The Greatest’ In Return

Doechii returned the praise to Kendrick Lamar on her own Instagram profile. She reposted Dot’s caption and added: “Thank you Dot, you the greatest.” The exchange may seem like a moderate deal on its face, but it’s a big deal based on Doechii’s previous comments. The TDE signee went on The Joe Budden Pod and admitted that Lamar is at the top of her dream collaborator list. Budden asked if she expected a Dot guest verse for her album, given the TDE connection, but she clarified that she did not expect anything. She also claimed that wants to refine her artistry further before working with a rapper of Lamar’s level.

“That’s the goal,” Doechii explained. “Eventually I’m gonna ask Top [Dawg] if he could ask Kendrick, or ask Kendrick myself and see what comes from that. But I’ma be real. I don’t think I have the record right now for that opportunity. I think I would have to come a certain way and I don’t think I’m ready for that.” Lamar’s co-sign is certainly a step in the right direction when it comes to locking up a feature from the rapper in the future. We can only hope we don’t have to wait to long to hear Dot and Doechii team up.

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Is Kendrick Lamar Dropping Soon? Latest Hint Out Of TDE May Have Given Us An Answer

October 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Excitement for Kendrick Lamar’s next studio album is reaching new heights on social media after TDE affiliate Devin Malik’s latest post. Malik confirmed that a new project from Lamar is in the works on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday night. Throughout the years, he’s worked with ScHoolboy Q and Isaiah Rashad while also making an appearance at the recent Pop Out concert.

“Mood cause new k dot album otwwww,” he captioned a clip of himself on stage next to Lamar at The Pop Out. Fans had excited reactions to the announcement. “Ome on naw. Don’t play, man… You know we trying to wait patiently for it to drop…” one user replied to Malik. Another wrote back: “Nahhhh this is messed up if you playing with us. Need that sh*t yesterday.”

Kendrick Lamar Performs During “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)

Malik isn’t the first TDE affiliate to hint at a new album from Lamar in recent months. Terrace Martin, who has collaborated with Lamar on numerous occasions, teased a new album from the rapper on Instagram Live, earlier this year. “Aye, let me tell y’all the records I’m excited for. I’m excited for YG’s album, I’m excited for Mustard’s album. I’m excited for a lot of people, but there’s two albums. I’m going crazy, I can’t wait ’til they drop,” he began. “Roddy Ricch album and whenever Kendrick drops his album, I’m excited for those two. Those two Compton artists is like, I’m excited. So much sh*t bubbling, you know?”

Devin Malik Teases Kendrick Lamar’s Next Move

Rumors about a new album for Lamar come as he prepares for a headlining set at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. Additionally, there’s been rumors floating that he plans to embark on a stadium tour afterward. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

mood cause new k dot album otwwww pic.twitter.com/4xEoLj4yLJ

— DEVIN MALIK (@notdevinmalik) October 8, 2024

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Playboi Carti Laughs At Adin Ross After Streamer Gets Mocked By Hitta J3

September 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Playboi Carti is really keeping fans on their toes. The rapper spent years in silence. He rarely posted on social media, and never, ever released music. All that has changed in the last month. Playboi Carti has dropped two (!) singles, including a collab with The Weeknd. He’s regularly promoting his album on IG and Twitter. And he’s even taking time out of his day to make fun of Kick streamer Adin Ross. Ross has been making headlines as of late for beefing with L.A. artists, and Carti decided to get in on the fun.

The Adin Ross vs. L.A. saga started on September 26. The streamer called out a Kendrick Lamar affiliate for claiming he wasn’t welcome on the West Coast due to his friendship with Drake. Ross proceeded to deny these claims, and threatened to sue the alleged affiliate. Ross also posted a video in which he said he would have security physically assault him. The tension boiled over the following day. Hitta J3, an L.A. rapper who claims to be a Kendrick Lamar affiliate, mocked Adin Ross via Instagram Stories. He brought up the incident in which Playboi Carti went on Ross’ stream, then left after six minutes and proceeded to dip with $2 million of the streamer’s money.

Playboi Carti Had An Infamous Appearance On A Ross Stream

Playboi Carti laughs at Adin Ross after Compton rapper Hitta J3, also a known Kendrick affiliate, responds to Adin’s current issue with LA due to his stream with Top 5

“No wonder Carti didn’t take your podcast serious you n*ggas be kids with some fame & let it get to yall head… pic.twitter.com/0jgkiSZwaB

— SOUND (@itsavibe) September 28, 2024

“No wonder Carti didn’t take your podcast serious,” Hitta J3 wrote. “You n**gas be kids with some fame & let it get to yall head Adin.” It was a pretty devastating diss. Playboi Carti’s involvement only made it hit harder. The rapper decided to repost Hitta’s post on his own IG timeline and included a laughing emoji. It clearly struck him as funny that Ross is still getting made fun for an incident that happened in February. It is pretty obvious that Playboi Carti doesn’t have a lot of respect for Ross as a tastemaker.

The rapper has mostly stayed out of the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle, and while he didn’t tip his hand either way, this dig against Ross is the closest we’ve seen to him picking a side. Playboi Carti wasn’t the only artist who dissed Adin Ross on Friday. Smac TDE went online and claimed that he was annoyed by Ross’ tough talk. He claimed to have been a fan of the streamer in the past, but vowed to mace and attack Adin Ross’ security if he ever saw him in L.A.

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Taylor Swift Fuels New Music Rumors By Linking Up With TDE Producer Sounwave

September 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Taylor Swift does not stop. She’s been one of the hardest-working musicians of the 2020s. Between her new albums and the re-recording of her old albums, it’s any wonder she has time to tour. Things seemed to have cooled down after the less-than-stellar reaction to her last album, though. Swift hasn’t hinted at any new music, or announced re-recording plans. Her longtime producer, however, started cranking the rumor mill on September 18. Jack Antonoff posted a series of photos on Instagram, and one of them featured TDE producer Sounwave.

The black-and-white photo dump sees Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff and Sounwave occupying the same studio space. Sounwave is alone in his photo, but the background make it clear as day that he was at the sessions being documented. The only real clue that fans have regarding the session is a time stamp with the date December 21, 2023 in the corner. This is a crucial piece of information. Taylor Swift dropped her last album, The Tortured Poets Department, in April. It would be easy to dismiss the photo of Sounwave as being from the Poets sessions, but the producer is not listed anywhere on the album’s credits.

Taylor Swift Worked With Sounwave On “Midnights”

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The music that Taylor Swift and Sounwave made in December has not yet seen the light of day, which is why Swifties think there’s a new release around the corner. Jack Antonoff is very much a partner in crime when it comes to giving the fans clues. His posts are often teases of what’s to come, so the chances of a Sounwave photo meaning nothing are low. Besides, Sounwave has an established working relationship with both Antonoff and Swift. The TDE producer is part of the supergroup Red Hearse alongside Sam Dew and Antonoff. He’s also produced smash hits on multiple Taylor Swift songs dating back to 2019.

Sounwave is credited as a producer on Taylor Swift’s “Lover Boy.” His biggest contribution to the Swift catalog came in 2022, though. He is all over the pop star’s album Midnights, co-producing singles like “Lavender Haze” and “Karma.” This collaborative dynamic proved to be a two way street in 2024. The TDE veteran produced Kendrick Lamar’s diss song “616 In LA,” and he enlisted none other than Jack Antonoff to help him out. Given that Lamar’s opponent, Drake, had previously referenced Swift on the “Taylor Made Freestyle,” the link up seemed just as intentional as Antonoff’s new Instagram post.

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TDE’s Punch Recalls the Infamous Diddy-J. Cole Fight During Podcast Appearance

September 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

TDE’s President Punch pulled up to Tank and J. Valentine’s R&B Money podcast, recalling the aftermath of Kendrick Lamar dropping “Control.”

In the past, stories about this infamous night seemed to allege that Lamar’s confrontation with Diddy started a fight between the embattled Bad Boy mogul and J. Cole.

Punch stated he and the unnamed artist, presumably Lamar, were confronted about the song, which had the King of New York claim at the time. Punch stated one of the homies was drunk and he and another homie got into an argument. The moment carried to a VIP section, where the “front row of the Grammys” was there.

The two who got into an altercation earlier, the drunk homie, presumably Diddy, and the other is reportedly J. Cole, began to heat up again in the section as Diddy threatened to cut Cole’s throat with a broken bottle, erupting into a scuffle of celebrities. The entire wild story can be heard below.

TDE President Punch was on Tank and J Valentine’s R&B Money podcast and told the story about

the famous MTV VMA’s afterparty club altercation during the time Kendrick Lamar dropped his verse on Control pic.twitter.com/LCaXMqlbWT

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod (@big_business_) September 15, 2024

In 2021, J. Cole raised the eyebrows of many Hip-Hop fans when he addressed a rumored fight with Diddy on “l e t. g o. m y. h a n d” from The Off-Season album.

Diving into the story a bit more, J. Cole’s manager, Ibrahim “IB” Hamad, appeared on the Say Less podcast and added a couple of additional wrinkles to the story.

One of the key moments for “IB” was the star-studded list of names present, specifically remembering how he and JAY-Z reacted to the situation.

“It wasn’t like, ‘Don’t talk to Kendrick like that!’ Kendrick was there, Top was there, JAY was there, Beyoncé was there. Me and Cole. You know, grown men got a little heated. All I remember is, me and Jay looking at each other like, ‘Oh, these n-ggas ‘bout to fight.’ And then just being like, ‘Oh no this is ‘bout to happen.’ I’ll leave it at that.”

He added, “that was a VMA party, everyone was there. Angela Yee was literally at the table. I fuck with Yee, but she got Rumor Report and shit. Walking out of there I’m like, ‘Oh this about to be baaad.’ But for some reason no one had a camera out, a couple people was talking about it, but you know.”

He would go on to reveal that Diddy’s vocals for that single were recorded during the last week of the recording.

You can hear the full story below.

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Doechii Shares “BOOM BAP” One Week Ahead Of Her Upcoming Mixtape

August 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s a shame that Doechii doesn’t get as much press as some of the other ladies in hip-hop. She might put the blinders on when it comes to that, but we know that she’s a true superstar in the making. It might have to do with the fact that she just doesn’t have as much material as some of her competitors. Heck, even her past EP-like projects have no more than 9 songs on them. However, that is all going to come to an end soon. Next Friday, August 30, the feisty Florida femcee will be sharing a new mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal. To promote the project, Doechii is dropping off a new single from it, “BOOM BAP”.

Like previous promo cuts, “BOOM BAP” is another release under Doechii’s Swamp Session series on YouTube. Past inclusions are “BULLFROG”, “CATFISH”, and “NISSAN ALTIMA”. The release date was announced about a week and a half ago and Doechii is looking forward to showing audiences a different side of Florida hip-hop. “I wanted to take my audience to the swamp. Not a lot of people see that very country Florida environment like that… So, I wanted to take them out of the city and show them a country aesthetic”.

A slice of that “aesthetic” is “BOOM BAP”. It’s a well-executed, multi-faceted track that sees Doechii go from “real rap” to a bouncier, house-like vibe about halfway through. This song is essentially a middle finger to those who think she can only create aggressive rap tracks. It’s done to perfection and its building our anticipation for next week.

“BOOM BAP” – Doechii

Quotable Lyrics:

They want real rap from a b**** like they out-rappin’ a b****
Yeah, she can clap a lil’ bit, do that, they ain’t sayin’ s***
That a** a magnet, I get it, you know, attractive and s***
I just can’t sing a lil’ bit? I mean, that s*** was a hit
You know exactly what it is, the choir gon’ sing what it is
Top one hundred, what it is? Numero uno, what it is?

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TDE Drops Release Date For Doechii Mixtape “Alligator Bites Never Heal”

August 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Doechii is ready for her big moment. The rapper broke out with the single “What It Is” in 2023, but she has a lot more up her sleeve. Top Dawg Entertainment is positioning her to be a star, and the signee is gearing up for the release of her third mixtape, Alligator Bites Never Heal, as a result. The mixtape is a notable step forward for Doechii, as it will mark the first full-length project she’s dropped since signing with TDE in 2022. We not only have a title and a striking mixtape cover, but a proper release date.

TDE unveiled Doechii’s mixtape to the world on August 14. The label tweeted out the cover, which sees the rapper holding an albino alligator (naturally). The most exciting part of the announcement, though, was the release date. Fans won’t have to wait long to hear Doechii’s latest offering, because its set for release on August 30. It’s a quick turnaround, but it makes sense given the promise that TDE made in January. A document was passed around at an Isaiah Rashad featured the names of every artist on the TDE roster. The conclusion that was drawn was that every one of them plan to drop a new album in the calendar year.

Doechii’s First TDE Tape Will Drop On Her Birthday

Alligator Bites Never Heal mixtape by @officialdoechii
8.30 pic.twitter.com/0HA9aVqXzt

— TOP DAWG ENT (@TopDawgEnt) August 14, 2024

Doechii talked about the inspiration behind her upcoming mixtape back in May. She voiced a desire to embody her Florida upbringing, and showcase cultures that most rap fans don’t see. “I wanted to take my audience to the swamp,” she told Elle Magazine. “Not a lot of people see that very country Florida environment like that. Usually when people think of Florida, they think of Miami. So I wanted to take them out of the city and show them a country aesthetic. I’m gearing up for an album.”

The mixtape’s title, Alligator Bites Never Heal, certainly speaks to the swamp aesthetic Doechii is going for. The mixtape will also come out on the rapper’s 26th birthday, which she noted on Instagram. “Happy birthday to me,” she wrote in a caption accompanying the mixtape cover. Alligator Bites will feature the rapper’s latest singles, including “NISSAN ALTIMA,” “ROCKET” and “MPH.” It’s also rumored to include the JT collab “Alter Ego.”

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Kendrick Lamar Fans Debunk Claim That TDE Didn’t Support Nipsey Hussle’s Funeral

August 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fans of Kendrick Lamar have been coming to the defense of Top Dawg Entertainment on social media after a rumor began to spread that the group wasn’t supportive of Nipsey Hussle’s family as they made funeral arrangements. An account on X (formerly Twitter) with the username “keep6ixsolid” shared a clip of Hussle’s brother, Blacc Sam, reflecting on the days after the rapper’s death. The clip stems from his recent interview with Big Boy. In the caption, the user claimed the comments showed Lamar’s lack of support.

“Bro wtf is this??? I sat right next to Kendrick and Top at the funeral in the family section?” Ben Baller responded to the post. Karen Civil also shot down the rumor: “This isn’t accurate. Punch, Top Dawg & TDE were very supportive and in communication with us during that time and still continue to be supportive. Don’t create a false narrative to align it with your personal issues with TDE. Be blessed & #LLNH.” Another fan remarked: “Playing dirty with some dirty propaganda it’ll blow up on you… this is a whole lot of nothing you wrote here. Trying to paint Lamar and TDE as careless when it’s not the truth. But it’s expected from an OVHOE.” More users complained about Drake’s fanbase as well.

Kendrick Lamar Performs At The Pop Out In Los Angeles

Lamar and Drake have been feuding for months at this point, but despite the rappers not releasing any new diss tracks since May, the fanbases on social media have still been arguing. Check out the controversial post on Instagram below as well as the responses as caught by No Jumper.

Fans Come To Kendrick Lamar’s Defense

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Elsewhere in his interview with Big Boy, Sam recalled the moments leading up to Hussle’s death, what it was like for the two of them growing up, and more. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

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