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Sexyy Red Pre-Fame Photo Leaves Fans Stunned By Her Looks

May 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It wasn’t that long ago that Sexyy Red was largely unknown to most rap fans. Her breakthrough took place less than a year ago when her Nicki Minaj-featuring “Pound Town 2” started to build up momentum. That led to “Skee Yee” becoming a massive TikTok summer hit which led Sexyy to a couple of high-profile collaborations. Most notably she scored her biggest hit to date alongside Drake and SZA with “Rich Baby Daddy.” When she dropped her new solo single “Get It Sexyy” earlier this year it scored her highest chart debut to date.

For fans blindsided by how quickly she achieved fame, it doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon. But recently a reminder of just how far she’s come made the rounds online. A picture of Red before her fame and without her now distinctive look has gone viral. The picture sees her without her signature tats or red hair and fans are admittedly quite impressed. “I been told n*ggas sexy actually fine” one of the top comments on the post reads. “She looked better wtf” another reply suggests. Check out the pictures and stunned fan reactions to them below.

Sexyy Red Pre-Fame Photos Emerge

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Sexyy Red recently found herself roped into the biggest beef in rap music. She was mentioned on “euphoria” Kendrick Lamar’s recent response track to Drake. In the song, Kendrick takes shots at the two rapper’s association as an attempt to joke about Drake’s sexuality. A few weeks ago Tay Keith spoke on the surprising backlash he received even from those around him for working with Red. He was one of the earliest adopters of the unique MC and has continued to work with her throughout her recent rapid rise to fame.

What do you think of the newly unearthed photo of Sexyy Red before she achieved fame? Do you agree with the fans in the comments that claim she looked even better before finding her now signature look? Let us know in the comment section below.

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YNW Melly Turns 25: Remembering How Special The “Suicidal Remix” With Juice WRLD Was

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

YNW Melly remains in a revolving door with the court system over the murder charges he is facing for allegedly k*lling his crewmates Sakchaser and Juvy. A lot of rappers have been showing support for the Gifford, Florida native such as Boosie Badazz and Fredo Bang. But like the Louisiana rapper once said about his case, “When they want you, they want you.” The latest development surrounding this never-ending saga is that prosecutors are trying to incorporate a documentary around the rapper’s rise to fame into the evidence pile. Unfortunately, to a lesser extent, YNW Melly will be celebrating another birthday in handcuffs.

Even though his image may not be at its best right now, we did want to celebrate the rapper and singer’s 25th birthday with a throwback post. One of his favorites of ours has to be the “Suicidal Remix” with Juice WRLD. The four-year-old track sees Melly at his best, which is him being in his melodic bag. This is just the second collaboration we have ever heard between him and the late great emo MC.

Relisten To “Suicidal Remix” By YNW Melly & Juice WRLD

If you did not know, this song was actually teased on the same day that the hip-hop community lost one of its great talents. For us, this gives the song so much more weight and according to Genius, it was just the third posthumous collab for Juice. With the content of the song being about toxic relationships, getting him on a remix was a great idea on Melly’s part. If you want to help wish him a happy birthday, revisit the classic emo rap ballad above.

What are your thoughts on “Suicidal Remix” by YNW Melly and Juice WRLD? Is this the better version of this love cut, why or why not? Where does this rank amongst the rest of Melly’s hit songs? What do you think his fate will be in prison? Do you think him and Juice needed to work together more often? 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 YNW Melly and Juice WRLD. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

I thought that we were meant to be
‘Til you struck out like one, two, three
The thought of you was heavenly
At first, now it’s where Hell will be
Oh, I’ve been balling on my own, shawty, sipping fours
Pour it in a twenty, make it strong, shawty, gripping poles

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Travis Scott, Justin Bieber, And Young Thug Delivered An All-Timer With “Maria I’m Drunk”

April 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott has delivered some phenomenal projects over the years. Overall, his latest Utopia was a solid effort, while Astroworld is the one that made Scott a superstar. However, his true magnum opus is 2015’s Rodeo. This is a project that contains the signature Travis Scott sound. Furthermore, it was jam-packed with a ton of bangers as well as moody cuts that proved to be a staple of nights out in the middle of the decade. Although not everyone is convinced of this album’s greatness, it has a case for being a top 10 album of the 2010s.

Today, Travis Scott is turning 33 years old, which makes it a perfect time to go back to his catalog and think about some of his best work. In fact, today, we are going back to the Rodeo era with a collaboration between Scott, Justin Bieber, and Young Thug. Of course, we are talking about the incredible song “Maria I’m Drunk.” This is a song that Scott fans remember fondly, and it is one of those cuts that has stood the test of time.

Travis Scott x Bieber x Thugger

The song begins with some moody vocals from Scott, over drugged-out and warped production that fits the aesthetic of the album perfectly. Meanwhile, Bieber and Thug deliver amazing vocal performances that stand out as some of the best on the record. This was quintessential Travis Scott during this era of his career. Fans will likely forever look back fondly on this era, and we hope that Scott some day revisits these sounds.

Let us know what you think of this track, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this is one of the best songs that Travis Scott has ever come out with? What is your favorite album from him? Do you think Astroworld and Utopia are better? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

Quotable Lyrics:

Twelve more hours left for us in a day
(Call your friends and let’s get drunk)
I’ve been drinkin’ all day, I’ve been floatin’ all day (Ayy, ooh)
(Call your friends and let’s get drunk, ayy)
Bring your ass over here now
You know where, how I stay

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“Views” By Drake Turns 8: “Still Here” Will Always Be The Legend’s Mantra

April 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

One thing about Drake is that he is always going to remain standing no matter what. Over the last month or so, that rings true, especially after Kendrick Lamar decided to choose violence on “Like That.” A lot of people feel that he is currently on top right now against everyone who checked him after his “Push Ups” response. Some have even gone as far as to say that Lamar will not be able to top him. Even if you are not the biggest fan of his, you have to admit that he always finds a way to maintain his stature in hip-hop. In fact, Drake even feels the same way on “Still Here.”

“Based on what I got, it’s hard to think that He don’t hear me / Hitting like that 30 on my jersey, man, I’m gifted,” Drake raps on the now eight-year-old track. Yes, Views, the fourth studio album from The Boy, has now hit that mark today. It remains at the top in terms of first week sales numbers, raking in an absurd 852,000 copies. Additionally, it still sits firmly at 80th on the Billboard Hot 200 chart, five spots up from last week. If you do the math, it has now been somewhere on the list for 414 weeks.

Relisten To “Still Here” By Drake

Furthermore, it is one of eight Drake projects to still be on somewhere on the chart. He might really be remembered as the Iron Man of hip-hop for the reasons we mentioned, but also for how his albums seem to always stand the test of time. His ability to craft easily accessible rap and pop crossovers are not skills that everyone has. He truly is the Michael Jackson of the genre.

What are your thoughts on “Still Here” by Drake? Is this the best song from Views, why or why not? Where do you rank this album amongst the rest of his discography and why? What songs do you revisit the most? 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 Drake. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

Girls all in my bed and they don’t trip off first impressions
Girls all in your bed and they just ask a hundred questions
I can’t f*** with you no more cause you be actin’ extra
Do your favorite rapper like my son, like my son though
Nothing mutual about my funds, ’bout my funds though
All you n****s fightin’ over crumbs, where the bread at?

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Sexyy Red Reacts To Wild Throwback Video, Reveals The Secret To Her Success

April 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sexyy Red’s skyrocket to stardom has been impressive, to say the least. After “Pound Town” blew up, she went on to release her mixtape Hood Hottest Princess, which featured a remix of the viral hit featuring none other than Nicki Minaj. She’s since taken part in countless high-profile collabs with the likes of Drake, SZA, Latto, and more. She even teamed up with Nicki once again for the Queen of Rap’s track “FTCU (Remix)” alongside Travis Scott and Chris Brown, which came out just last night. It’s already become a fan-favorite, with some listeners arguing that it’s worlds better than the original.

Needless to say, Sexyy’s come a long way since her cheating boyfriend diss track days in St. Louis, but that doesn’t mean she can’t look back on them with fondness. Earlier today, she responded to a loyal fan looking back on one of her first-ever music videos. The video in question is for her remix of Vanessa Carlton’s 2002 track “A Thousand Miles,” dubbed “Ah Thousand Jugs.”

Sexyy Red Never Gave Up

“This how I know @SexyyRed314_,” the fan wrote. “Y’all know pound town !” Sexyy Red took the opportunity to share some words of advice with her followers, reflecting on how far she’s managed to come. “Neva give up ya time comin [kiss emojis],” she wrote. Clearly, that managed to pay off for Sexyy Red, so perhaps fans should take notes.

She’s even become one of the GOATs’ GOAT, with Drake sharing a sweet Instagram post in honor of the femcee’s 26th birthday this week. What do you think of Sexyy Red looking back on her early days? Are you a fan of her throwback music video? What about her advice for her followers? Are you surprised by how far she’s managed to come since her “Ah Thousand Jugs” days? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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PartyNextDoor Helped Set The Tone For 2010s R&B With “Break From Toronto”

April 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

PartyNextDoor is easily one of the biggest artists in the R&B world. Throughout the 2010s, he was part of the new school of the genre, that was changing the way people thought about R&B production. Overall, The Weeknd, DVSN, and even Majid Jordan were part of this revolution. Since that time, Party’s releases have been sparse. Thankfully, on April 26th, he will be dropping PartyNextDoor 4 which is already garnering attention thanks to the NSFW cover art. Whatever the case, fans are excited for some new tunes.

With this new project on the horizon, we are taking a look back at some of the incredible songs that Party has released. For instance, below, you can listen to one of his first big hits, “Break From Toronto.” This is a song that dropped 10 years ago, and that is going to make some of you out there feel very old. Regardless, this is a song you probably have some fond memories of.

PartyNextDoor Is Still Doing Big Things

With this song, Party gives us some sung rap verses, while also transitioning into a full-blown singing voice. Meanwhile, the production is atmospheric and spacey, which is one of his signature traits. It all comes together with a fantastic song that was anthemic in Toronto for quite some time. We can only hope that PND 4 brings about similar vibes.

Let us know how you feel about this classic PND song, in the comments section down below. Do you think this is one of his best pieces of work? How did you enjoy his previous album and are you excited for the next one? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

Quotable Lyrics:

Tight jeans on so she feel my shit, ayy (Feel my shit)
Tell me somethin’ good baby
Tell me somethin’, tell me somethin’ good shawty (Yeah)
Come bring it to the hood baby
Bring it-bring it back to hood, shawty (Ooh, ooh, ooh)

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“Check” By Young Thug Turns 9: It’s Still An Essential Trap Cut

April 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If there is a big three in terms of trap music and/or Southern hip-hop, Young Thug is more than worthy to enter those discussions. The Atlanta, Georgia native is a living legend now, but early on his career, his style was seen as avant-garde. His unconventional cadence and experimental approach to the subgenre turned a lot of people off, especially hip-hop purists. It took some time, but fans started to come around to his artistry and he grown to be one of most influential names we have going today. Part of the reason for that is because of songs from Young Thug like “Check.”

Barter 6, Thug’s debut solo mixtape under 300 Entertainment, officially turns nine years old today and we thought it would be fun to take a journey to the past. However, this song certainly does not sound like it belongs there. Due to the simplicity of the beat from London On Da Track, “Check” still feels as if the record dropped this year. Everything just clicks, especially Thugger, who has one of his more iconic intros to any song in his career.

Relisten To “Check” By Young Thug

On top of that, he flows like a hot knife through butter over the woozy, slow-mo bass and 808s, as well the chunky kick drums. This also set up a great working relationship between Thug and London. They would go on to make “Lifestyle,” “With That” (on the same project), “Digits,” “Memo,” and so many countless classics. Be sure to relisten to “Check” by Thug and its iconic music video above.

What are your thoughts on “Check” by Young Thug? Is this the best track on Barter 6, why or why not? Where do you rank this song amongst his entire discography? Do you view this is an essential trap song? Do you still bump this song? 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 Young Thug. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

I can see that bulls*** from a mile away (See it)
You can stack my money ’bout a mile away (Stack it)
I got three white b****es like it’s powder day (White)
Mink coat with the rolls like a Shar Pei
And all of my b****es sexy, call them Barbies (Sexy)
She lookin’ back like I’m flexin’, baby, no way (Uh-uh)

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Rihanna On ASAP Rocky Butt Grab At 2012 MTV VMAs: “My Team Was Worried”

April 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

For years, hip-hop heads thought Rihanna and Drake would settle down together because of their strong working relationship. Ultimately, though, the “California King Bed” songstress chose ASAP Rocky to father her children, and she confirmed today (April 9) that they’re hoping to have more. On Tuesday morning RiRi’s Interview Magazine cover story dropped, consisting of iconic, gender-bending outfits and a conversation with Mel Ottenberg that reflects how life has changed for her since becoming a mother.

At one point, Rih was asked about the time when her man, ASAP Rocky, grabbed her butt during a performance at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards. They were singing the hypersexual “Cockiness (Love It)” when the New Yorker gave his future lover’s behind a squeeze. “So when he grabbed my a** that night, everybody thought I was about to… My team was worried that I wanted to have his head on a f**king mantle,” the 36-year-old recalled of her short temper.

Who Knew Rihanna and ASAP Rocky’s Relationship Went Back So Far?

However, since Rihanna was able to play the hot and heavy moment off, her inner circle was quick to speculate a growing crush. “I was like, ‘Ah, nah.’ That’s why everybody was like, ‘Oh my God. She likes him,’” the Barbadian explained. In 2013 she appeared in Rocky’s “Fashion Killa” visual, but it wasn’t until 2019 that their romance became serious.

Elsewhere in her Interview Magazine sitdown, Rihanna spoke about how Mel Ottenberg has always had a knack for styling her over the years. “You’ve always taken advantage of my silhouette and what my body is doing,” she praised the creative. “Like when I’m mad skinny, my boobs are, like, nothing and I have a little booty, and you work with that. And now it’s like, ‘Okay, I had two babies. You really have to push this up, snatch this in,” the Bad Gal added. See photos from their latest shoot together at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Ashanti Glows In Throwback Photos Amid Rumored Pregnancy

April 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ashanti continues to turn heads amid her rumored pregnancy, and today, the songstress decided to look back on one of her most glamorous looks of recent months in honor of Throwback Thursday. She shared a few photos of a sheer white dress she rocked a few months back. She complemented the dress with a pair of heeled white boots, dramatic gold earrings, and a plush floor-length fur coat.

Fans are raving about the luxurious look in her comments section. Some, on the other hand, failed to read her “tbt” caption, and are demanding answers about her alleged pregnancy. Either way, everyone agrees that she’s glowing, pregnant or not.

Ashanti Rocks Sheer White Dress In Throwback Photos

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While Ashanti and Nelly have opted to keep the fact that they’re allegedly expecting on the low, the former’s mother seemingly let the cat out of the bag during an interview last month. When congratulated about her daughter’s rumored baby on the way, Tina Douglas said that the pregnancy is “public” though it’s not yet been “confirmed.” This left fans even more confused than before, but it appears as though the pair have simply decided to keep that part of their lives private. One thing they never fail to put on display is their relationship, however, as they continue to show one another off on social media.

Last week, Ashanti shared some fun clips of her and Nelly enjoying a karaoke night with friends. Before that, she posted an adorable carousel of clips and photos from their Valentine’s Day celebration, Super Bowl festivities, and more. What do you think of Ashanti posting throwbacks amid her rumored pregnancy? Are you a fan of her fuzzy white fit? What about her and Nelly choosing not to address ongoing speculation that they’re expecting? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake Trolls Joe Budden, Nicki Minaj Invites Podcaster To Perform Throwback Hit

March 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake still has yet to respond to the shade thrown at him by his “Poetic Justice” collaborator Kendrick Lamar with a diss track of his own. This is leaving some to wonder if he’ll ever have any bars to spit about what went down between them. Interestingly, the father of one is still very active on social media. Specifically, he wasn’t afraid to poke fun at another opp of his – Joe Budden. On Saturday (March 30), Drizzy’s Instagram Story lit up with a snapshot of the podcaster wearing some seriously baggy sweatpants.

To complete his fit, Budden added a black hoodie, a shiny puffer jacket in the same colour, crisp white sneakers and a hat that reads, “FREE.” The Canadian’s trolling comes after his most recent performance in New York City, where he got some frustrations off his chest during “Energy.” On the picture of JB, Drake wrote, “What’s the vibes NY?!?” suggesting he was on the hunt for a fun way to spend his Easter weekend.

Drake Teases Joe Budden While On Tour in NYC

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While Drake continues to troll Budden, Nicki Minaj is surprisingly putting their differences aside to show him love. The Queen of Rap invited her fellow artist to perform during her concert in New Jersey recently, specifically requesting “Pump It Up.” When the 43-year-old shared the news on his internet show, co-hosts and fans were disappointed in Budden for turning down the incredible opportunity. “I ain’t hype no more,” he simply said.

Nicki Minaj Requests “Pump It Up” on the Pink Friday 2 Tour

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“That was a real song?” one IG user asked in @theshaderoom’s comments. “I thought it was just for ‘You Got Served’ ,” they laughed. “I’m not gonna lie… If you’re a kid you won’t understand how fire this would have been!! My 34-year-old ass WOULD HAVE BEEN GEEKED!!! I’m mad he said no!” another person admitted. Would you like to see Joe Budden do “Pump It Up” live? Let us know in the comments, and check back later to see more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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