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Kendrick Lamar Has One Toronto Restaurant Experiencing A Massive Boom In Business Thanks To “Euphoria” Shoutout

May 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar dropped off his Drake diss “Euphoria” on Tuesday. Overall, no one was expecting this track to drop. However, Lamar came through with the song and it turned out to be a massive success. It is currently at the top of Apple Music, and some fans believe he killed Drake with the song. That said, Drake is reportedly readying his response, and fans are looking forward to the escalation of all of this. For now, the attention remains on “Euphoria,” and it seems like the song is having lasting effects outside of the beef.

For instance, near the end of the song, while mocking Toronto slang, Lamar shouted out a restaurant called New Ho King. This establishment is in the Chinatown area of Toronto, and following the shoutout, it has been receiving tons of five-star reviews. Furthermore, more and more fans are pulling up to the restaurant to grab a bit to eat. Kendrick gave us his order in the song, so people are looking to get just that. While beef can be incredibly negative, there is no doubt that there is a positive angle to all of this.

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In a news report, the owner of New Ho King expressed his gratitude towards Kendrick. The owner seems pretty out of the loop when it comes to rap beef. However, he is getting some nice business because of it. Only time will tell whether or not this boom will be temporary or not. Although this is a great opportunity for the restaurant to get some returning customers.

Let us know what you thought of Kendrick Lamar and his track “Euphoria,” in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this diss was enough to win him the beef? Do you believe Drake is going to respond fast, or will he be taking his time with this one? 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.

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Drake Calls Yasiin Bey A “Crackhead” After Finding Details Of Bey’s Alleged Former Marriage To Toronto Woman

January 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake is in a feud with Yasiin Bey following Bey’s comments about Drizzy’s music being “compatible with shopping.” Obviously, the Canadian megastar doesn’t like this, and as we previously reported, he had a response to the legend. Now, however, it seems like things are getting much more personal. Recently, the artist found a We Love Hip Hop podcast episode in which Toronto music executive Kofi “Friday” Carmichael spoke on Bey’s history in the city. In fact, Carmichael detailed the time Bey married a woman from Toronto after meeting her for just one weekend. As Carmichael describes, this all happened after an ecstasy-induced drug binge.

“I’m not gonna say anything about who the shorty is ’cause I’ma stay respectful, but he met a shorty out here and she wrapped his mind up,” Carmichael detailed. “And then before you knew it, [wedding bells], right to City Hall. The Toronto finesse. Toronto’s the best. Had that n***a wrapped up over a weekend. Had him probably in the after hours. ‘You know what we should do next? Let’s go to City Hall and get married.’ ‘Yo, let’s do it.’ And that’s what he did.” The woman in question is Alana Wyatt-Smith who wrote a book called Breaking the Code of Silence. In this book, she explains how her and Bey got divorced after two months after a bad fight.

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With Drake stumbling upon this information, he opted to comment on the above Instagram post. “Bohemian Bucket,” he wrote simply. For those of you at home who don’t know, Bucket is actually Toronto slang. It is a stand-in for the word “crackhead.” Needless to say, Drizzy does not have a very high opinion of Bey. While the two definitely don’t care for one another, it seems like Drake is escalating things, at least just a bit.

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

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Paris Saint-Germain Expands Global Presence with Opening of Toronto Boutique

December 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) continues its global brand expansion with the inauguration of its official store in collaboration with Lids and Fanatics. The new PSG boutique, located at 399 Queen Street W in Toronto, is set to open its doors on December 15th.

In partnership with Fanatics, with operational oversight by Lids, PSG’s store network aims to offer consistent and unique retail experiences for sports enthusiasts and fashion aficionados worldwide. This Toronto store marks PSG’s first flagship in Canada, the fourth in North America, and the 14th globally.

Fabien Allègre, Chief Brand Officer of Paris Saint-Germain, said “Creating a connection between the City of Light and the Queen City by opening this 14th Official Boutique in the heart of Toronto is another contribution to the construction of our global brand and also a way to thank our fans in Canadian territory. We hope to capture the heart of Toronto, spread the magic of football to every corner of Ontario, and that this store will be a symbol of a shared adventure where Parisian dreams meet Toronto’s energy.”

PSG has collaborated with the Canadian concept store Better Gift Shop to celebrate the opening to release an exclusive capsule collection, including limited-edition jerseys and stylish clothing. The launch event will also engage with the local community as PSG partners with the Play Forever Association, initiating sports programs for Toronto’s youth.

The PSG and Play Forever partnership commences with a holiday event, gifting local kids with products from the boutique. In the coming year, PSG plans to bring expert coaches from PSG Academy to train local coaches and host dedicated football camps for Toronto’s youngsters. Additionally, a program will facilitate exchanges between girls participating in the “Allez Les Filles” program in Parisian suburbs and their counterparts in Toronto.

The PSG store in Toronto will offer an extensive range of products, including team jerseys, headwear, accessories, Nike and Jordan teamwear, exclusive collaborations, and PSG designs only available at this location. The store aims to be a premier destination for PSG fans, featuring customization stations for a personalized touch and collectibles like signed jerseys, creating a unique experience for fans worldwide.

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Drake Posts Throwback Pics While Reminiscing On His Relationships: Photos

December 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Apparently Drake is feeling quite nostalgic these days, because he just took to Instagram with a throwback post on Sunday (December 10). Moreover, it features pictures of him from presumably over ten years ago, whether it’s with drinks, family at a meal, what looks like a record company or label office, or with his friends and partners. It’s always wild to look back at Drizzy’s earlier phases, as you can tell how much fashion has changed and you’re reminded that this wasn’t the biggest star in the world at one point. Recently, he also shared a clip of himself singing along to one of his old songs, so maybe he’s just in a reminiscent mood.

“I’m a nice guy but deep down a ice cold Toronto soul in a mink coat… but if you knew me back then you should already know,” Drake’s latest Instagram throwback post’s caption read. “ATF Precise Ent. Heartfelt Music Group Get Faded.” In addition to looking back on the past, the Toronto superstar is also making sure to spend some quality time with fans whenever he gets the chance. While on vacation, he bought some fans a round of shots, which they surely appreciated a lot.

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Meanwhile, Drake recently appeared as a featured guest on “Needle,” one of many highlights off of the new album Pink Friday 2. Considering how important Young Money’s come-up was and how much they helped each other along the way, we love to see him and Nicki Minaj remain on good terms and supporting each other. We just wish that Aubrey Graham would’ve also included Queen Barb on his latest record, For All The Dogs, but alas, we were unlucky. Plenty of fans took this further and got straight-up mad, but you can’t always get what you want.

Also, there are these beef rumors with Metro Boomin that might be one of the biggest tragedies when it comes to two artists we love not getting along. Do you think they’re really on bad terms or are we reading too deeply into things? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. For more news and the latest updates on Drake, come back to HNHH.

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Drake’s “Miskeen” Face Tattoo Is 6ix God’s Latest Homage To Toronto

November 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Like many rappers, Drake has a massive collection of tattoos covering his body. Unfortunately for the Canadian, some of the portraits spread across his back have brought in backlash over the years, but that’s not stopping him from adding to the collection. Rather than paying tribute to one of his favourite icons, this time, Champagne Papi gave up some real estate above his eyebrow for a tiny homage to the city that raised him – Toronto. In his usual fashion, Drake went about showing love to his hometown in a unique way, picking a slang word from the city with several meanings for his latest piece.

“Miskeen” is originally an Arabic word that translates to “poor, pitiful, or hopeless.” This obviously doesn’t match the father of one’s ambitious, optimistic, record-breaking energy. However, it’s important to note that some Toronto natives also use it to describe a movement that blends the worlds of fashion, art, and music. As Urban Dictionary notes, the Miskeen Originals brand emerged out of West Philadelphia “out of the struggling hands of a dynamite artist who painted shirts with so much passion that his community could not help but love it.”

Drake’s New Tattoo Has Many Meanings

Drake gets the word “miskeen” tatted on his head, which means “poor/pitiful” in Arabic. pic.twitter.com/pmVTDzQHds

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Besides becoming a legend in the music industry, Drake has also extended his creative vision to his NOCTA and OVO brands. He’s always looking for new ways to share his message with the world, which aligns perfectly with the “miskeen” movement and how the 6ix God is recognized in the public eye. The Scorpion rapper hasn’t yet explained exactly what the word means to him, but we’re curious to see if he’ll pen a poignant Instagram message to debut the new addition to his mug.

Drake isn’t the only public figure who’s comfortable dedicating space on their body to their hometown. Earlier this month, Kai Cenat proudly showed off his massive New York-inspired tattoo to his followers, bringing him plenty of compliments from fellow natives and art lovers. See photos of that ink at the link below, and let us know if you’re a fan of Drizzy’s new face tat in the comments.

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Drake Sings Whitney Houston And More At Toronto Karaoke Party

November 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake pulled up as a surprise guest to the Nostalgia Karaoke Party in Toronto last night. Drizzy hit up the joint to perform a few songs, some of which may be surprising to fans. The 6 God opened with Whitney Houston’s rendition of “I Will Always Love You”. He also pulled out Kim Davis’ “Hush” amidst a few other bangers. While Drake’s voice is a little rough, it’s nice to see him having a good time regardless. What did you think of Drizzy’s performances? Let us know in th comments.

The appearance comes a few days after the surprise release of Scary Hours 3, a surprise EP that, much like For All The Dogs, appeared to fuel a lot of beef. He also announced that he would be touring with J. Cole in 2024. The Cole collab will serve as an extension of this year’s It’s All a Blur Tour and will operate as the Big As The What? Tour. Meanwhile, It’s All a Blur was confirmed to be the highest-grossing rap tour of all time, despite less than half the shows having reported their revenue.

Drake Adds Hilarious Commentary To Raptors-Celtics

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Meanwhile, Drake was one of the few Raptors fans having a good time during their game against the Celtics on Friday night. Drake’s highlights included poking fun at some of the Celtics’ bench players getting minutes in a close game. “Payton Pritchard’s out there looking like a crypto scammer,” Drake trolled as the rest of the broadcast team barely restrained their laughter. Pritchard, Boston’s 2020 first-round pick, put up 5-3-3 in 17 minutes against the Raptors.

However, as mentioned, Drake was likely the only one having fun in the Raptors fandom. While the Raptors kept it close, they were unable to topple the white-hot Celtics. Boston locked it down defensively in the final moments of the game and escaped with a 108-105 victory to improve to 10-2 on the season. Meanwhile, the Raptors fell to 5-7, dropping their second game in a row.

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Drake Films Music Video In Toronto On Top Of Scotiabank Arena: Watch

October 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake’s new album For All The Dogs has 23 tracks, and with such variety, quantity, and range, the possibilities for music videos are almost endless. Moreover, it seems like he might be contributing another one to that conversation soon. We already have visuals for the 6 God’s “Another Late Night” with Lil Yachty, plus his “8AM In Charlotte” visuals, too. However, given what fans recently spotted atop the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, a new music video shoot might be for an album cut or perhaps something else entirely. After all, he’s no stranger to giving fans surprises, even if he just went through a wild album rollout for his new studio effort.

Furthermore, this is the same arena that hosted the Toronto tour stops for Aubrey Graham’s 21 S*vage-assisted trek, It’s All A Blur. In fact, the arena became October’s Very Own Arena for those two concerts, so perhaps this is the announcement of a new partnership with them. Of course, that’s just filling in theories if this music video shoot isn’t the expected outcome, which is a song from For All The Dogs. As Drake raps for the camera on the arena’s roof in the clip below, you can almost hear OVO die-hards trying to piece together what song it is from just his movements.

Drake Spotted At A Music Video Shoot: Watch

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In addition, there’s a perfect record-breaking and chart-topping track from the new album that is primed for the music video treatment. Drake’s J. Cole collab “First Person Shooter” became the Dreamville boss’ first number one hit ever. Not only that, but it tied Drizzy and Michael Jackson for the most number one hits ever from a male solo artist. Technically, though, the Toronto MC actually beat the King of Pop, as Billboard doesn’t count his Travis Scott team-up “SICKO MODE.”

Alas, with no J. Cole in sight in this clip, that outcome seems unlikely. The question, then, is what other songs could fit this atmosphere at Scotiabank Arena and warrant a visual representation. Let us know what your guesses are for that in the comments below. Also, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Drake.

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RUSSELL! Transforms Into Mr. Sweethartt On “JUST LIKE CANDY”

October 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As we get deeper into the fall and inevitably, into the frigid winter climate, it’s safe to say that we’re quickly approaching cuffing season. Fortunately, RUSSELL! (formerly known as D-Pryde) came through with the perfect vibes for the occasion with the release of his new single, “Just Like Candy.” The Toronto-based singer’s latest single breaks his hiatus from music and introduces his alter-ego: Mr. Sweethartt. “JUST LIKE CANDY” divulges from the lover boy perspective, detailing the warmth of a woman’s love over nostalgically funky production.

“‘JUST LIKE CANDY’ was written during an interesting time in my life. I had made a friendship with a girl that inspired the song through a dance show she choreographed,” RUSSELL! explained in a press release. “I really wanted to aim for a song you can groove and dance to, but also makes you feel sexy within times of admiration and loneliness. I feel every guy that meets a girl he really likes, needs a soundtrack for the imaginary situations in his head that he may be thinking of when he thinks of that girl.”

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RUSSELL! Makes His Return: New Music On The Horizon

The Filipino-Canadian artist is undoubtedly a groundbreaking figure in the Canadian music scene. He sprung to prominence as D-Pryde during the early days of YouTube, becoming an inescapable force online. He toured alongside J. Cole, collaborated with Bun B and Tory Lanez, and previously inked a deal with Rostrum Records, the label that Mac Miller was previously signed to. However, in the years that followed, he rebranded as RUSSELL! and elevated his artistry, straying away from the party-friendly bangers for a more mature, soulful sound.

With the release of “JUST LIKE CANDY” and its music video, which was both edited and creatively directed by RUSSELL!, he’s entering a new chapter in his career and we’re excited to see what he has in store on his forthcoming album. Press play on “JUST LIKE CANDY” above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below.

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Quotable Lyrics
I’ve been lonely with you
Suffering at home
Missin’ your body
It’s been way too long

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Drake Reflects On “Best Moment” Of His Career During “It’s All A Blur” Tour

October 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake reflected on his experience on the It’s All A Blur tour in a post on social media, Sunday. He says that it’s not only been the best tour of his life, but the final show in Toronto featured the best on-stage moment of his career. He posted the comments while sharing a video of 21 Savage performing outside of the United States for the first time on the tour.

“O CANADA WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEEEEEEEEEEEEE. THANK YOU ALL FOR THE BEST TOUR OF MY LIFE FOR THE 6 FOR MY FRIENDS FOR ALL THE DOGS WORLD WIDE…” Drake began. “ALBUM FLOATING… TOUR WAS SPIRITUAL… ALL YOU GOOOFS BEEN THROWING MY NAME AROUND PUBLICLY FOR YEARS LIKE A FRISBEE. DON’T BE SHOCKED IF I WANNA GO FETCH THAT SHIT AND BRING IT TO YOUR DOORSTEP… IT’S US!!!!!”

Drake Performs With 21 Savage

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 9: Rapper Drake and Rapper 21 Savage perform onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Afterward, he addressed 21 Savage directly. “Savage this was hands down the best moment I ever had in my career on stage,” he wrote. “Congrats my brother the world is yours!!!!” Savage later responded in the comments section: “My brother we ain’t done yet I promise !!!!” Check out Drake’s full post below.

Drake Reflects On “It’s All A Blur” Tour

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Drake dropped For All The Dogs on Friday after months of anticipation. He worked with Teezo Touchdown, 21 Savage, J. Cole, Yeat, SZA, PartyNextDoor, Chief Keef, Bad Bunny, as well as Sexyy Red, and Lil Yachty on the tracklist for For All The Dogs. Following the release of the album, Drake announced that he’ll be taking a break from music to focus on his health. The last date on the It’s All A Blur tour is set for Monday night. Be on the lookout for further updates on HotNewHipHop.

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Drake Gifts G-Wagon To Lucky Fan At Toronto Show

October 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake’s been a very generous 6 God throughout his It’s All A Blur tour with 21 S*vage, so how could he not ramp it up for his home city? Moreover, the duo recently performed in Toronto on both Friday and Saturday night (October 6 and 7), and it was actually 21’s first-ever show outside of the United States. To celebrate the occasion, and the release of his new album For All The Dogs, Drizzy wanted to close the city’s run of shows with a bang. For the penultimate stop of their tour, he gave away a Mercedes-Benz G550V G-Wagon to one lucky fan in the audience.

Of course, this should come as no surprise to anyone who’s followed It’s All A Blur closely, though this might be the most expensive and luxurious gift to fans so far, albeit among the least meaningful. For example, Drake also vowed to connect a fan suffering from multiple sclerosis with the resources and medical help necessary to overcome it. Other gifts and bands given away during the tour have been to heartbroken individuals or ones who made a great sacrifice to make it into the crowd. As such, no matter where the OVO mogul and 21 popped out, they made sure to give back as much as they could, and maybe even more than that.

Drake Gives Away A G-Wagon For The 6

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Furthermore, this is contributing to a lot of conversation and hype around Drake this weekend. With For All The Dogs finally in our hands, there’s been a lot for him to celebrate, enjoy… and blast. Joe Budden’s criticism of the project resulted in a feud between him, its artist, and Birdman. The fallout of that is still developing, but it’s been wild to see people take sides and clown everyone involved for their stubbornness.

Meanwhile, there’s only one more tour stop for the Her Loss duo: Columbus, Ohio on Monday (October 9). In fact, there are a couple of canceled or postponed shows that might end up happening. As such, it looks like this isn’t the end… and they might go overseas for next time. For more news and updates on Drake, stay logged into HNHH.

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