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PnB Rock Turns 32: Remembering Why He Was Able To Bring Great Vibes On Tracks Like “Lovin’”

December 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The 2017 XXL Freshman Class is one of the best in recent memory. Sadly, we have tragically lost two of some of the very best along the way. XXXTENTACION and PnB Rock. Today, we celebrate what would have been the Philadelphia native’s 32nd birthday. Born Rakim Hasheem Allen on December 9, 1991, he was always able to provide listeners with great vibing music.

He was known by many for his hit song “Selfish” from his debut tape, GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions. But, he was much more than that. The R&B singer was a father to two beautiful daughters, Milan and Xuri Lee. Unfortunately, they will have to carry on without him after he was fatally shot during an armed robbery back in September 2022.

Relisten To “Lovin’” By PnB Rock And A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

We wanted to take the time to look back at one of Rock’s best tracks, to help continue to keep his legacy in people’s minds. One of those we can never forget is “Lovin’.” This song, featuring his close friend A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, landed on his debut album Catch These Vibes back in 2017. It has some of the best writing and perhaps the best beat as well. The bouncy production almost gives a bit of a throwback vibe. We continue to send our thoughts and prayers to Rock’s family and friends.

What were your initial thoughts on PnB Rock’s track, “Lovin’,” from Catch These Vibes featuring A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie? Was this the best, or at least one of the top-tier songs from this project? Where does this cut rank amongst the rest of his hit songs? Was the 2017 XXL Freshman Class one of the best of all time? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for any news surrounding PnB Rock.

Quotable Lyrics:

Shawty, you been on my mind for so long
That I ain’t gone waste no time now that we’re all alone
Girl, I’m so glad you’re mine and you know
That I’ma treat your body right from head to toe
‘Cause it ain’t nothing like lovin’ you, lovin’ you, lovin’ you
It ain’t nothing like lovin’ you, lovin’ you, lovin’ you

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Juice WRLD Turns 25: He Had Everyone Enamored With What He Would Eventually Become On “Lucid Dreams”

December 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Not every rapper who touches a microphone is destined to leave behind a lasting impact on the genre. There are just some who have a little extra something that almost every listener can get behind. One of those names was Juice WRLD. Born in the talent-rich city of Chicago back on December 2, 1998, Jarad Higgins was essentially an immediate success.

He broke through in 2018 with what many hip-hop heads and Juice fans would agree is his best album. It would be his debut LP, Goodbye & Good Riddance. It has almost officially been five years since its release on December 10. This may also be Juice’s hit-filled tracklist. You have tracks such as “All Girls Are The Same,” “Wasted” with Lil Uzi Vert, “Lean Wit Me,” and countless more. But, without a doubt, “Lucid Dreams” is Jarad’s magnum opus.

Relisten To “Lucid Dreams” By Juice WRLD

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It was the song that put him on the map. Especially, with Lyrical Lemonade assisting in the production of the music video, it was a surefire mega song. It turned out to be just that, with over 942 million views on YouTube, 2.3 plus billion streams on Spotify, and going Diamond in February of 2022. It was so difficult to choose just one song that encapsulates what Juice meant and still means for hip-hop. But, that in and of itself is why he is such an icon and will be forever entrenched in the lore of the genre. Juice would have turned 25 today and we at HNHH wanted to remember him for everything he has done. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go to his family and friends.

What were your initial thoughts on Juice WRLD’s hit song, “Lucid Dreams?” Where does this song rank for you amongst the rest of his biggest tracks? Will anyone else in the emo rap scene be able to replicate the impact he has left behind? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Juice WRLD. Furthermore, stay with us for all of the best throwback release posts.

Quotable Lyrics:

I still see your shadows in my room
Can’t take back the love that I gave you
It’s to the point where I love and I hate you
And I cannot change you, so I must replace you, oh
Easier said than done, I thought you were the one
Listenin’ to my heart instead of my head

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The Weeknd’s “Starboy” Turns Seven: Stream “Stargirl Interlude” Feat. Lana Del Rey To Celebrate

November 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

We’ve seen Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, move through countless creative eras in his career so far, but arguably one of the best was Starboy. Today (November 25) marks the seven-year anniversary of the LP’s release, and to commemorate, we’re spotlighting the sole female collaboration on the tracklist. Tesfaye opens his album with the titular single featuring Daft Punk (who also appear on the closing title, “I Feel It Coming”), and we also hear bars from Future and Kendrick Lamar on “All I Know” and “Sidewalks” respectively.

The song we’ve chosen for your consideration, though, is “Stargirl Interlude” featuring Lana Del Rey. Very little singing is actually done over the synth-heavy beat, but the vocals we do hear from The Weeknd and his longtime friend are nothing short of dreamy. “I had a vision / A vision of my nails in the kitchen,” the “Diet Mountain Dew” hitmaker croons in a sultry tone after the intro. After further setting the sexy scene, Tesfaye takes over to sing words of affirmation over his counterpart.

Read More: The Weeknd Drops “Starboy (Deluxe)”

Our Starboy Shines Alongside Lana Del Rey on “Stargirl Interlude”

“I just wanna see you shine ’cause I know you are a stargirl,” the Uncut Gems actor repeats as the nearly two-minute-long effort closes out. Elsewhere on Starboy, we hear Lana provide background vocals on “Party Monster,” and before that, she and Tesfaye connected on “Prisoner” for his Beauty Behind The Madness. Since then, the Canadian and American have also joined forces on “Lust For Life” in 2017.

Revisit Lana Del Rey and The Weeknd’s ethereal vocals on “Stargirl Interlude” above. If that small highlight has you in the mood to stream the full Starboy album, you can find it on Spotify/Apple Music. For more HNHH release recommendations, check out our weekly Fire Emoji playlist update at the link below.

Quotable Lyrics:

I had a vision
A vision of my nails in the kitchen
Scratchin’ countertops, I was screamin’
My back arched like a cat
My position couldn’t stop, you were hittin’

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Lil Baby Reveals What He Used To Make From Playing Shows In 2017

November 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Like many other rappers, Lil Baby didn’t emerge as a fully-formed superstar overnight. With a new post on his Instagram story, he tried to remind fans of the work he put in and inspire them to do the same. He did so by sharing a spreadsheet of what he was paid for performances he did in 2017. While the numbers aren’t insignificant, they’re obviously far short of the type of payday he gets now. “Stay down keep grinding” the caption says suggesting to his fans that their hard work will pay off eventually.

In the comments, fans largely agree with his positive sentiment. “That’s still good money! Slow motion better den none!!” one of the top comments reads similarly highlighting the virtue of setting long-term goals. “Ngl that’s motivational frfr,” another one of the top comments on the post agrees. Others make observations about the spreadsheet itself. “His hometown Atl paid him the least meanwhile every other city showed the most love. Crazy,” one fan noticed. Check out the post and all the fan reactions to it below.

Lil Baby Tells Fans To Keep Grinding

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Earlier this year, Lil Baby found himself playing host to a surprising criminal affair. During a show in Memphis, a fight broke out in the crowd which resulted in a shooting. Thankfully nobody was killed but one fan was shot and ultimately hospitalized. They shared a video from their hospital bed the next day clarifying what went down. A few weeks later a suspect in the case was finally arrested. Throughout the drama Baby was surprisingly quiet, making almost no acknowledgment of it at all.

Earlier this year, Lil Baby shared a video of a fan who got a tattoo of him. While she seemed honored by the gesture, fans online debated the quality and placement of the tat after seeing it. What do you think of Lil Baby’s message to fans to keep grinding by sharing what he used to make from playing shows? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Metro Boomin Shuts Down Rumors That Andre 3000 Played The Flute On “Mask Off”

November 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Over this past weekend, Andre 3000 put out something that many fans had been yearning for. That was his first-ever solo album. However, after over a decade of waiting a lot of people were severely disappointed when he announced there would be no rapping. But, there was still a large amount that excited, regardless that three stacks would be playing woodwind instruments across the record. After listeners have had some time to sit with the idea and New Blue Sun being released, the music world is loving it. Leading up to it, his interviews had some wondering about his other solo contributions and Metro Boomin was one to take advantage of that.

We are referencing Andre’s sit-down with GQ, in which he said this. “I’ve actually played some wind things that I’ve put out in the world that I called myself another name under different artists that are out there that, you know, I was just kinda testing it out in a way. From known artists, and they’ve been cool about keeping it secret.” Because of this Metro thought he could be a little tongue in cheek. He claimed that Andre played the flute that you hear on him and Future’s smash hit, “Mask Off.”

Metro Boomin Fooled A Lot Of People

AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 20: Metro Boomin attends Jack Daniel’s Garage: A Pit Stop Experience at Austin Grand Prix 2023 at The Sunset Room on October 20, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)

However, we now know that it was all jokes. According to Uproxx, Metro cleaned up the mess he created by addressing an Instagram post from Complex. It included a video of Metro claiming that one-half of OutKast was on the flute for the track. The media publication took it further, making it out that Andre did have a hand in the production. The super producer had enough and maybe took a debatable shot at everyone who thought he was serious. Under the post, he commented, “How are you all even considered a real news outlet?”

What are your initial thoughts on Metro Boomin officially putting the rumors of working with Andre 3000 to rest? Do you think his response was valid, or a little out of pocket? Should these two work together in the future? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Metro Boomin and Andre 3000. Furthermore, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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50 Cent Throwback Photo Reminds Us How Curtis Jackson Made It Out The Mud

November 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Few people go through what Curtis Jackson has endured and live to tell the story, but today (November 6), the Power producer is starting his week by reflecting on just how far he’s come since his days as a youth in New York. Earlier this month, 50 Cent celebrated one of his first major hits, “In Da Club” achieving Diamond certification from the RIAA. Now, he’s showing off a throwback photo along with a poignant caption sharing the father of two’s thoughts on defying all expectations by making it out the mud.

“This is what it looks like when you have nothing and you fall in love with something,” Fif wrote in the caption of today’s upload. In the image, a young Jackson calmly looks down at production equipment in front of him, perhaps in a makeshift studio or someone’s basement. It’s unclear if he knew just how far his star would rise at this point, but the East Coast superstar hasn’t stopped striving for greatness since his run in the industry first began.

50 Cent Reflects on His Humble Beginnings

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He also wrote, “Music is magic. People don’t agree on anything, but when the right music comes on they agree to have a good time.” Even with all the division and chaos unfolding in our world today, Jackson feels as though people can continue to find common ground and connect through art. Swizz Beatz and Michael Blackson are among those praising Fif in the comments, with the latter hinting at showing up to his friend’s upcoming London concert.

Seeing 50 Cent get sentimental on his main page is a rare occurrence these days, particularly after Keefe D’s arrest. Amid the long-running investigation into Tupac’s murder, the New Yorker has been trolling the late legend’s accused killer relentlessly online, and dragging Diddy’s name through the mud at the same time. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” Turns 21: Stream

October 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Most of the rappers whose names come up in Mount Rushmore debates are Black. As far as white hip-hop stars go, Eminem is almost always at the top of everyone’s list. For decades, the Detroit-born creative has kept us entertained with his cleverly penned verses, which have only evolved in poignancy as he’s gotten older. When he first came up, Slim Shady was known for splitting crass bars about women and drugs, but on “Lose Yourself,” he tapped into his more vulnerable side while converging his own personal life with the one he played out on-screen in 8 Mile as Jimmy.

“His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy / There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti,” the multi-talent’s famous first verse begins. Of course, those lines have gone on to become some of his most famous, with Eminem even opening up a restaurant in his hometown to pay homage to them.

“Lose Yourself” Was Just the Beginning for Eminem

As Genius notes, engineer Steven King previously asserted that Slim “laid down all three verses” of “Lose Yourself” “in just one take.” Though impressive, the “Mockingbird” hitmaker has hinted that there’s no truth to the rumours in the past. During his 2008 autobiography specifically, the recording artist recalled the time he spent writing his bars between taking care of his then-adolescent children and filming scenes for 8 Mile.

Revisit one of Eminem’s earlier performances of “Lose Yourself” above, and find the song on Spotify/Apple Music if it’s not already part of your playlist. How old were you when 8 Mile first came out? Let us know in the comments, and find more HNHH release recommendations on our Fire Emoji update at the link below.

Quotable Lyrics:

He’s dope, he knows that, but he’s broke, he’s so stagnant
He knows when he goes back to this mobile home, that’s when it’s
Back to the lab again, yo, this old rhapsody
Better go capture this moment and hope it don’t pass him

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Nicki Minaj Wishes Drake Happy Birthday By Posting Throwback Photos

October 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Most, if not all hip-hop heads know how close Nicki Minaj and Drake are. It really all began back when both of them were brought on to the Young Money/Cash Money record labels. From countless classic songs together like “Moment 4 Life,” “Only,” and “Truffle Butter,” the list goes on forever and ever. While it does not seem that she was at the recent Drake birthday bash, Nicki sent her love and well wishes from afar. Thejasminebrand’s Instagram page caught some of Nicki’s Instagram story posts and shared them with their followers. Let’s just say they give all of the nostalgic feels.

You can check out all of the posts below. Nicki posted three separate photos of her and Drake a few minutes apart. The first one looks to be from the late 2000s or early 2010s. Nicki is rocking her blonde wig and bright pink lipstick, while Drizzy is wearing a tan blazer with a cheetah print button-down shirt. The caption tags the 37-year-old and references how far they have come with a classic Drake track. “From the bottom,” Nicki writes.”

Nicki Minaj Shows How Far Her And Drake Have Come

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The following post seems to be from the mid-2010s, maybe right around the time Nicki put out The Pinkprint. She throws in a handful of different color heart emojis and captions it, “Happy Birthday @champagnepapi.” Finally, the last one shows how much love Nicki has for her close friend. “Happy Birthday Drake Love You.” She throws in the cake, present and confetti emojis as well.

What are your initial thoughts on Nicki Minaj wishing Drake a happy 37th birthday? Is this the strongest friendship in the hip-hop community? Do you think Drake will appear on Nicki’s upcoming album, Pink Friday 2? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Nicki Minaj and Drake, as well as everything else going on around the music world.

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Stream Drake’s “Miss Me” Featuring Lil Wayne In Celebration Of His 37th Birthday

October 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

At the age of 37, Drake has a more impressive resume than most of his contemporaries. Days before his birthday (October 24), the Canadian confidently celebrated tying Michael Jackson’s Billboard record thanks to his For All The Dogs album, which also marked yet another No. 1 debut for him. After a few years of consistently dropping diverse new music, Drizzy recently confirmed that he’ll be taking a break from the studio to turn his focus toward his health and wellness.

Thankfully, fans won’t be suffering too much during the 6ix God’s hiatus, as he has an impressive discography to keep them going. In honour of his birthday, we’re playing throwback hits like “Miss Me” featuring Lil Wayne to commemorate all of the greatness Drake has achieved throughout his career so far. Even early on, the Scorpion artist was confident in himself and his abilities – not to mention in professing his love for the Queen of Rap.

Drake and Weezy Delivered Bars on “Miss Me”

“I love Nicki Minaj, I told her I’d admit it / I hope one day we get married just to say we f**kin’ did it,” Drake spits near the end of his verse. “And girl, I’m f**kin’ serious, I’m wit’ it if you wit’ it / ‘Cause yo’ verses turn me on and yo’ pants are mighty fitted.”

Go back in time and watch Drake and Lil Wayne’s “Miss Me” visual above. If the throwback track isn’t already on your playlist, you can find it on Spotify/Apple Music. Scorpio season is already off to a seriously hot start, as we spotlighted an old hit from Miguel to kick things off yesterday. Tap into that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Quotable Lyrics:

That’s why me and Lil Jaz ’bout to spaz, can you keep up?
I’m just feelin’ sorry for whoever gotta sweep up
Yeah, bills everywhere, trill everything
And Drake just stand for Do Right And Kill Everything

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Miguel’s “Sure Thing” Is The Perfect Throwback Song To Stream On His 38th Birthday

October 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Today (October 23) officially marks the beginning of Scorpio season, which brings a major shift in energy from the fun and flirtatious vibes that were present during Libra season. Plenty of our favourite celebrities previously celebrated their birthdays under the sign of the scales, with 21 Sav closing things out on Sunday (October 22). There are plenty of Scorpios eager for their turn to commemorate another year of life, but we’re kicking off with Miguel, who’s now 38.

Ahead of his birthday, the Wildheart hitmaker has been keeping busy with some adventurous endeavours. Not only did he perform a new song while trying out a wild body suspension act, but the creative also confirmed that he’s got more unreleased music coming our way soon. As we eagerly await the arrival of that, we’re happy to revisit some of Miguel’s earliest hits, such as “Sure Thing” from his All I Want Is You album.

Miguel Poured His Heart Into “Sure Thing”

The Happy Perez-produced beat is nothing short of feel-good, leaving listeners grinning from ear to ear as they listen to Miguel’s love-laced lyrics. “Even when the sky comes fallin’ / Even when the sun don’t shine / I got faith in you and I / So put your pretty little hand in mine,” the California-born recording artist croons on the chorus before finding more perfect comparisons that sum up his overwhelming feelings of affection.

Revisit the visual for Miguel’s “Sure Thing” above, then add the song to your R&B Season playlist on Spotify/Apple Music if it’s not already there. Which of the birthday boy’s throwback songs is your personal favourite? Let us know in the comments, and read all about Miguel’s upcoming album (marking his first in six years) at the link below.

Quotable Lyrics:

You could be the lover, I’ll be the fighter, babe
If I’m the blunt, you could be the lighter, babe
Burn it up
Writer, baby, you could be the quote, yeah
If I’m the lyric, baby, you could be the note

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