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50 Cent Reacts To “No Diddy,” Shares Throwback With Eminem & Dr. Dre

March 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s no secret that 50 Cent has his fair share of issues with Diddy, which is why fans were eager to hear his take on the new phrase going around, “No Diddy.” Social media users are using the phrase in place of phrases like “pause” or “no homo” to convey a similar message. The new slang has been going viral for the past day or so after a clip of Quilly saying it during an interview with DJ Akademiks made its rounds online.

As expected, 50 Cent was quick to hop on Instagram to weigh in, and it appears as though he’s a fan. He shared a post by Daily Loud about the phrase earlier today, revealing his thoughts on it in his caption. “Oh, I fvck wit son that’s my man No Diddy. I’ll Boom you right Now! Fvck outta here! LOL @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi,” he captioned the post.

50 Cent Is A Fan Of “No Diddy”

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Trolling Diddy online isn’t the only thing 50 Cent’s been up to these days, however. Earlier this week, he came through to support Dr. Dre at the ceremony for his new star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. He later appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live alongside Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg.

Following the fun appearance, he took to Twitter to reflect on how far they’ve come. He shared two side-by-side photos of him, Eminem, and Dr. Dre, one from 2004 and one from this year. “20 years,” he captioned the post. “Damn that went fast.”

50 Cent Reflects On 2004

What do you think of 50 Cent’s reaction to the phrase “No Diddy” going viral? What about his throwback photo with Dr. Dre and Eminem? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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The Weeknd’s “After Hours” LP Turns Four: Looking Back At The Self-titled, Multi-faceted Masterpiece Of A Song

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Weeknd has so many classic tracks in his discography, that almost goes without saying. Whether its radio hits, bangers, or just well-crafted records, he really does have something for everyone. On top of having incredible tracks, he also has unforgettable albums. One of those is his 2020 contemporary R&B/80s pop offering After Hours. This was the LP that began his second trilogy in his discography and was continued in 2022 with Dawn FM. Today, on After Hours fourth anniversary, we wanted to reminisce about the captivating self-titled track to see how well it has held up.

“After Hours” was produced by The Weeknd as well as R&B legend Mario Winans, and frequent collaborators Illangelo and DaHeala. The Canadian R&B megastar made the song about a familiar topic in his canon. He is on his knees, apologizing to someone he used to be with as he looks to repair the relationship and himself. However, his old, promiscuous tendencies have come back up after being separated from her, making his vows to change less believable. It is a beautifully dark and sad tale that is executed perhaps the best on this song.

Relisten To “After Hours” By The Weeknd

The third promotional single for “After Hours” did not see the same mainstream success as a “Blinding Lights,” for example. However, it still had a respectable number 77 placement in its first week on the Hot 100 chart. It went on to eventually peak at number 20, but this record is more than the numbers. The Weeknd really went all into creating a progressive experience with incredible beat switches, especially when the second verse comes in. We see this as an essential Weeknd track and it may be his greatest performance ever.

What were your thoughts on “After Hours” by The Weeknd when it dropped? Do you consider this his strongest track in his discography, why or why not? Or, is it just the best song on After Hours? Is this The Weeknd’s best album, why or why not? Is he the Michael Jackson of this era? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding The Weeknd. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

My darkest hours
Girl, I felt so alone inside of this crowded room
Different girls on the floor, distractin’ my thoughts of you
I turned into the man I used to be, to be
Put myself to sleep
Just so I can get closer to you inside my dreams

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Old Footage Of Kamala Harris And Montel Williams Resurfaces

March 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Footage of Kamala Harris and Montel Williams during their brief 2001 relationship has re-emerged online. The footage shows the couple attending a red carpet-event together. Harris was yet to enter politics and was heading the Family and Children’s Services Division of San Francisco. She would win her first political position, San Francisco DA, in 2004. Meanwhile, Williams was in the midst of the syndicated run of The Montel Williams Show, which would end in 2008.

However, as mentioned, the relationship was a brief one. Harris met her husband, attorney Doug Emhoff, through a mutual friend in 2013. Meanwhile, Williams married American Airlines flight steward Tara Fowler in 2007. In 2020, Williams tweeted that he had “great respect” for Harris as she was named Joe Biden’s running mate for the 2020 election.

Lil Wayne Performs “Mrs. Officer” At Kamala Harris Hip-Hop 50 Event

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Meanwhile, Did Lil Wayne shade the Vice President? While performing at Kamala Harris’s Hip-Hop 50 celebration last year, Wayne dropped a performance of “Mrs. Officer”. Peaking at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2008, it’s a beloved piece of Wayne’s catalog. However, is there a deeper meaning to this performance? Obviously, the song is about Wayne getting it on with a female police officer and references N.W.A.‘s “F-ck Tha Police”. But before she was a senator and later VP, Harris had a relationship with law enforcement. She served as both San Francisco DA and California AG. Furthermore, she was widely criticized for her vocal pro-cop stance.

“Hip hop is the ultimate American art form,” Harris said at the event. “Born at a back to school party in the Bronx, raised on the streets of Philadelphia, Chicago, Oakland and Atlanta, hip hop now shapes nearly every aspect of America’s popular culture and it reflects the incredible diversity and ingenuity of the American people.To be clear, hip hop culture is America’s culture. It is music and melody and rhyme. Hip hop is also an ethos of strength and self-determination; of ambition and aspiration; of pride, power and purpose. Hip hop is a declaration of identity. It says I love who I am. I represent where I come from, and I know where I’m going.”

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Lil Uzi Vert’s “Silly Watch” Embodies Everything About The Philly Rapper

March 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Uzi Vert had fans begging and pleading for a new album after his hit-filled record Luv Is Rage 2 dropped in late 2017. The Philly affiliate is one of the hardest rappers to trust when it comes to his promises of new music. But the wait was well worth it for fans as well as his bank account. When Eternal Atake finally hit streaming in March of 2020, it cleaned house with sales. Fans scooped up 288,000 copies, easily enough for a number one spot on the Billboard Hot 200 chart. One of the reasons why it was so successful was because of Lil Uzi Vert’s cut “Silly Watch.”

The banger about his obsession with watches also catapulted Eternal Atake to having the fourth largest streaming week ever. “Silly Watch” is quintessential Uzi as he lives up to his stage name rapping at the fire rate of the SMG. The Supah Mario beat is also very addicting with its piano-led melody. Hardcore fans of his will know that this track had a different name.

Listen To “Silly Watch” By Lil Uzi Vert

According to Genius, the record was going to be referred to as “40 Glock.” However, Supah Mario cleared things up on Twitter saying that it does not exist. When the tracklist was revealed that is when fans figured out that “Silly Watch” would be the new moniker. It has since become one of the most popular tracks on the sophomore LP and for good reason. Of course, it would go on to receive its deluxe, LUV vs. The World 2, a week later with more features.

What are were your thoughts on “” by Lil Uzi Vert? Is this one of his strongest tracks of from Eternal Atake, why or why not? What is your favorite element of the song and why? Is this project still in your rotation? Do you prefer this version, or its deluxe, LUV vs. The World 2? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Lil Uzi Vert. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

Got a Richard Mille, this not a silly watch
All this money make me wan’ hit my Diddy Bop
Tell the teller at the bank, um, just give me lots
At the dealer, I can’t pull this s*** off the lot
Me and my boys, you know that we sharin’ thots
I got n****s that be movin’ the tan rock

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Yung Miami Shares Throwback Photo, Claims She Was Driving At 14

March 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s no secret that Yung Miami has managed to find plenty of success in the music industry, but as it turns out, she was an It girl long before becoming a household name. Earlier this week, the femcee took to social media to reflect on her childhood, sharing an old photo of herself as a high schooler. In the photo, Yung Miami proudly poses in front of a car, flexing a pair of fuzzy multicolored boots, a plaid top, and a denim skirt. “Miramar high school days I think 9th grade with my Pontiac g6,” she captioned the photo.

While fans are certainly getting a kick out of Caresha’s throwback look, they’re more impressed by the fact that she was driving at such a young age. Some commenters find it hard to believe, however, prompting her to defend herself. “Baby you was not driving in 9th gradeeee,” one user wrote alongside a laughing emoji. “Yes I was I have no reason to lie ask anybody that know me !” she clapped back.

Yung Miami Revisits Her High School Days

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“You had a car as a freshman yea you woulda been too much for me lol,” another user said. “Yessssss!!!” she replied, “I thought I was the sh*t my mama didn’t play!!!” According to Yung Miami, driving oneself around at a young age is pretty normal where she’s from, which various commenters confirmed.

Clearly, the hitmaker is having fun looking back at different phases of her life. Nowadays, however, she’s fully committed to her “Yams Era,” which fans are still slightly unclear about. What do you think of Yung Miami sharing a throwback to her high school days in her latest Instagram post? What about the City Girl revealing that she started driving herself around at 14? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake Shares Throwback Pictures On Instagram, Calls Playboi Carti’s Filter Racist

February 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake is no stranger to reminiscing. In fact, the rapper is often fond of looking back on his early days before becoming one of the biggest musical artists in the entire world. That was the case on a recent Instagram post where he shared a photo dump of old photos from earlier in his career. “How?????” he captioned the post, seemingly unable to believe just how far he’s come. One of the pictures included in the post is of a younger Drizzy posing with Common. Check out all the old photos he shared below.

Vintage Drake Photos

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In a much weirder online moment, Drake used Playboi Carti’s Instagram filter and it didn’t go as planned. In the clip he’s able to use it on himself no problem but when he tries to point the camera at anyone with a darker complexion, it won’t recognize them. “Unusually bias Carti filter that detects light skins wtf kind of t3(hnol0gy is this?!??” the caption of the post reads. In the comments, fans try to point out that it has more to do with the darkness of the room he’s in than the filter itself. It’s hard to tell exactly how serious Drake is in his accusation though. Check out the full video of him using Carti’s filter below.

Drake Trying Out Playboi Carti’s Filter

Drizzy is currently on the second leg of his “Its All A Blur” tour with J. Cole and Lil Durk. He just released a new album For All The Dogs and a new EP Scary Hours 3 last year. Following the releases he claimed that he would be taking a hiatus from releasing new music, but doesn’t seem to be sticking to that. He’s been teasing new material coming soon while on tour.

What do you think of the throwback pics Drake shared giving a peek at his past before becoming a musical superstar? What about his accusations after trying out Playboi Carti’s Instagram filter, calling it racist? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Fans Uncover Footage Of Nicki Minaj Filming “No Frauds” Music Video

February 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Barbz are gagging after behind-the-scenes footage of Nicki Minaj filming the music video for “No Frauds”. Minaj is seen in her iconic outfit from the video as she lip-syncs under an arch. It was one of the first times that Minaj referred to herself as the “Queen of Rap”, taking direct shots at Remy Ma’s long-standing claim on that title. Minaj later took further shots at Ma, giving her 72 hours to release a response and offering her $500,000 if she could book a show or interview without using Minaj’s name to do so.

The Young Money track, also featuring Drake and Lil Wayne, was released in 2017 and peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, the song was largely panned by critics. Furthermore, the music video was criticized due to its proximity to a terror attack in London. Additionally, “No Frauds” was seen as a generally weak response to Ma’s “Shether” despite the level of talent on the track. Despite this, some critics noted that Minaj won the beef on “star power alone”.

Nicki Minaj Hypes Wireless Fest Set

Meanwhile, Minaj has hyped her upcoming headline set at Wireless Fest in London. “Instead of doing another arena show in London after we sold out in the first week, I opted to do Wireless Festival. This year’s show will be a billion times more special, creative, beautiful, cohesive, ugh! I’m so excited. I’d like to tell you guys thank you in advance. Last year was so meaningful but won’t compare. Just wait & see,” Minaj wrote on Instagram. Minaj has been a regular feature at Wireless for over a decade.

Wireless Fest takes place in London’s historic Finsbury Park this July. Other headliners include Future, 21 Savage, and Doja Cat. Minaj is currently set to play the O2 Arena in London on May 28. Are you attending the Pink Friday 2 Tour? Are you excited? Let us know in the comments.

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SZA Showcased Her Raw Talent On The “CTRL” Opener “Supermodel”

February 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Prior to the release of her album CTRL, SZA was someone who was certainly making interesting R&B music. The early stages of her career were a grind, but she eventually broke through. Overall, CTRL is seen as a modern-day classic, and for good reason. At 14 tracks, it is a concise record packed with hits and personal stories that will strike a chord. One could look at songs like “Drew Barrymore” and “20 Something” to understand exactly what we mean. However, it is “Supermodel” that has ultimately stuck with us all this time.

“Supermodel” is the opening track on the record, and it is a heart-shattering introduction that leaves the listener is awe of a few things. Firstly, those dissonant guitar chords are gorgeous and completely out of left field. Secondly, SZA’s voice is heavenly and unique, creating a combination that captures your attention. Lastly, the lyrics are personal and at times salacious. It feels like SZA is pulling you into the pages of her diary. We get simultaneous feelings of shame and shameless that contrast perfectly.

SZA Has Blossomed Into A Superstar

These inner conflicts show up all throughout SZA’s music. She has no issues being vulnerable with the listener, even if it leads to people judging her taste or even her actions. These are songwriting risks that SZA takes with her to S.O.S., an album that was robbed of an Album of the Year award at the Grammys. While “Supermodel” may not be the biggest hit on this project, it is certainly the most powerful.

Let us know your thoughts on CTRL, in the comments section below. What is your favorite song from this album? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

Quotable Lyrics:

Leave me lonely for prettier women
You know I need too much attention for shit like that
You know you wrong for shit like that
I could be your supermodel if you believe
If you see it in me, see it in me, see it in me

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Missy Elliott Remakes Her Own Classic Music Videos After Finding The Original Outfits

February 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Missy Elliott has as iconic of a legacy in hip-hop as anyone. While much of that has to do with her rhymes, it also extends to her music videos. Her bizarre and unflinching style made for some of the most unique visuals of her era and dozens of artists have cited her works as influence over their own videos. One person whose aware of just how iconic her works are is Missy herself. So when she recently stumbled upon the original outfits from some of her iconic works, Missy took the chance to recreate them.

“Yooooo so I found all my ORIGINAL outfits I wore in some of my most ICONIC videos & I decided to see what I would look like in these fits in the year 2024 so I wanted to show yall me in the ORIGINAL clothes” she captioned a sleek video of herself trying on numerous outfits. She also provided specific citations as to which videos the looks are from. ““The Rain” 27 YEARS AGO, “Hotboyz” 25 YEARS AGO, “Sock it To Me” 27 YEARS AGO, “Beep Me 911” 26 YEARS AGO, “Gossip Folk” 22 YEARS AGO” she types. She also concluded the post with a positive message about how far she’s come since wearing most of those fits. “I went back in time WOWHeavenly Father I thank you! I’ve come along way!” her caption concludes. Check out the fantastic video below.

Missy Elliott Sporting Some Of Her Classic Looks

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Late last month, Missy Elliott made a memorable appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors. She joined Rapsody, MC Lyte, and Monie Love in a series of performances meant to pay tribute to Queen Latifah. Latifah was being honored by the Kennedy Center for her years of contributions to rap music and popular culture as a whole.

What do you think of Missy Elliott recreating some of her classic music video looks? What’s your favorite Missy Elliott music video of all time? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Fans Share Throwback Photo Of Drake & Travis Scott Ahead Of Grammys 2024 Showdown

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fans have circulated an image of Drake comforting Travis Scott at the 2019 Grammys ahead of the expected showdown between the two men at tonight’s awards. Scott saw both “Sicko Mode” and Astroworld lost out in the song and album categories respectively. Drake, whose “God’s Plan” beat “Sicko Mode” was the picture of humility as he comforted his fellow nominee. Scott has previously spoken about how hard those losses hit him.

However, history is a cyclical beast and five years later, the pair are set to face off again. Her Loss from Drake & 21 Savage goes up against Scott’s UTOPIA for “Best Rap Album”. While it’s not a direct head-to-head clash as it would be with For All The Dogs, it’s still another Grammys pitting Scott against Drizzy. Who do you think is going to take home the award? Let us know in the comments.

Travis Scott Stops Concert To Lecture Stage-Rushing Fan

Drake consoling Travis Scott backstage after his Grammys loss in 2018. pic.twitter.com/1hEAUga8Am

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Meanwhile, Scott showed that he had learned from the tragedies of his past as he stopped a show to lecture a fan who tried to rush the stage at his recent show. “Ragin’ ain’t runnin’. If you runnin’ down here, that ain’t ragin’. Ragin’ is ragin’. Get back out there before one of these n-ggas knock your lights out. You get what I’m sayin’?” Scott told the fan before sending him back into the crowd. The rest of the audience proceeded to show the admonished fan what “ragin” actually looked like.

Of course, Scott is particularly sensitive to the dangers of a fan rush following the infamous AstroWorld tragedy. It’s not the first time that Scott has admonished a fan on the current Circus Maximus tour. While in Austin, Scott chose to rage alongside a fan who rushed the stage. However, he did give the fan a talking to before deciding to indulge them. Despite these hiccups, the Circus Maximus tour has proven to be a massive success for Scott. It recently included a surprise appearance from Kanye West and may result in a new album being released.

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