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Anita Baker Removes Babyface From Tour After His Fanbase Bullies Her Online

June 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Anita Baker has removed Babyface from her ongoing tour accusing his fanbase of cyberbullying. The drama began when Babyface’s performance at her show on May 10 at the Prudential Center was cut after technical issues pushed the start time. In the time since, fans of the legendary musician have been criticizing Baker on social media. Baker says that she’s made the decision to remove Babyface from the tour out of consideration for her own safety.

“After Silently, Enduring Cyber Bulling/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence from the Fan Base, of Our Special Guest/Support Act. In the Interest of Personal Safety. I will continue, The Songstress Tour, alone. Appropriate refunds will be made. Blessings,” Baker announced on Twitter, Tuesday.

Anita Baker In Concert

AUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 12: Anita Baker performs in concert at The Austin Music Hall on February 12, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jay West/WireImage)

When Babyface was cut from the Prudential Center concert, he wrote on social media: “I am truly sorry to my fans who have been waiting for us to hit the stage this evening at the Prudential Center. “I was asked not to perform in order to give Ms. Baker her space and time to perform her show in its entirety. My band an I are extremely saddened we didn’t get to perform for y’all tonight.” Following the post, fans quickly put the blame on Baker.

Later, Baker called on Babyface to speak up for her. “When A friend, is being attacked, by Your friends?… because, of Mis-information/fake news And, You have an Opportunity, to Say Something/Correct it? … It’s A Nice, thing. … It’s the Right thing to do. Reputation, Peace & Safety Matters,” she tweeted. “Cyber Bullies, will not Silence me. I will continue to Speak!” she wrote in another post on the site.

Babyface has since responded to news of being cut from the tour with a statement of his own. “I am saddened by the news that Anita Baker has decided to remove me from ‘The Songstress Tour,’” he said. “It’s unfortunate and disheartening to see how things have played out via social media. While I was looking forward to the rest of the dates, I have nothing but love & respect for Anita and I wish her the best for the remainder of her tour “

Anita Baker To Continue Touring Alone

Baker’s The Songstress tour will continue with dates in Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, as well as Atlantic City, and more over the next several months. The shows commemorate the 40th anniversary of her debut album of the same name.

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Pusha T Says He’d Be “Really Smoking” Rappers This Summer If He Wasn’t On Tour

June 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Pusha T’s currently taking It’s Almost Dry overseas for a string of festival dates in Europe. However, it seems like he’s plotting away on the release of new music. The rapper shared a video recap from his performance at Primavera Sound at Porto, Portugal where he issued a message to the rest of his peers in the hip-hop space. “Fun fact: had I not had to do these shows, I would’ve been f***in’ y’all up this summer,” he said. “I’m talking about really smoking you n***as, man.”

It remains unclear who Pusha T is currently speaking about but he’s evidently feeling inspired these days. “Hope you enjoyed all the highlights from this run. This marks the beginning of summer for me, and I’m feeling competitive…how about you?” he wrote. Hopefully, this is an indication that he has new music on the way before the year comes to an end. He continues to ride high off of the success of It’s Almost Dry, although he hasn’t released much music since then.

What’s Next For Pusha T?

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Although Push didn’t mention any names, his recent comments could be a slight jab towards Jim Jones. Following Dipset’s appearance at Drake’s Apollo Theater concerts, Jones said that Pusha T doesn’t deserve a spot on Billboard’s Top 50 greatest rappers list. Ultimately, these comments caused a storm on social media but Pusha T seemingly brushed it off after his appearance at Fear Of God’s runway show.

In the last year, Pusha T continued to tease the release of several projects. One, his follow-up to It’s Almost Dry, although it’s unclear if that will see the light of day anytime soon. Given that he parted ways from G.O.O.D Music, it remains unclear if Kanye West will produce his next opus. Secondly, he and DJ Drama have confirmed that they’re working on a Gangsta Grillzˆmixtape together. No update on when we might expect that to arrive but hopefully, the two come through with a single to hold us down for the summer. We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding Pusha T’s next project.

Read More: Pusha T’s Best Songs

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Moneybagg Yo Announces “Larger Than Life” Tour

June 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Moneybagg Yo has announced a tour later this summer. He’s taking his recent Hard To Love mixtape on the road in August and September. The tour has 23 stop starting in Orlando in August. It runs until September 30th, where he’ll play the final show in his hometown of Memphis. According to the announcement “Fans can expect Bagg to perform a plethora of his catalog including his No. 1 hits that topped the radio charts including, ‘Said Sum,’ ‘Time Today,’ ‘Wockesha,’ and ‘Scorpio.’”

Tickets will be available to fans starting Tuesday, June 13th. Stops on the tour will feature support from Finesse2Tymes, Sexyy Red, Luh Tyler, Big Boogie, and YTB Fatt. His mixtape Hard To Love came out last week and was his first full-length project since 2021. The tape had features from Future, Lil Durk, Glorilla, and more across its 20 tracks. Singles from the album like “Ocean Spray,” “Motion God,” and “Keep It Low” are now among Moneybagg Yo’s best-known songs.

Moneybagg Yo Heads Out On Tour

INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 16: Moneybagg Yo attends the 2023 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival | YouTube Shorts Content Studio at Empire Polo Club on April 16, 2023 in Indio, California. (Photo by Irvin Rivera/Getty Images for YouTube)

Moneybagg Yo made headlines recently with claims about how much he hated being famous. In a Tweet, he said “Gotta confess hate being famous but I’m blessed.” He also showed sympathy for someone else dealing with the trappings of fame, Grizzlies star Ja Morant. When asked about the superstars’ recent antics he had thoughts. “Unfortunately, the situation going on with it right now… he 23, I feel like it’s just a phase,” Moneybagg Yo said.

Alongside his new singles this year he also made an appearance on YTB Fatt’s song “Shot Off Bumbo.” Alongside joining the tour YTB Fatt appears on two songs from Moneybagg Yo’s new mixtape. Moneybagg Yo brought his live show to Rolling Loud LA earlier this year with a set that left fans mesmerized. Will you be going to one of the stops on Moneybagg Yo’s tour? If so, tell us which one in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the music world.

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The Weeknd Has No Issue With Recent MF DOOM Comparison

June 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Weeknd is currently on a massive tour. The After Hours Til Day Tour has been an exciting time for Abel. Although he is being panned for his role in The Idol, he still seems to be having a good time. Overall, it’s not all bad in regard to his new show. For instance, he is currently releasing new songs in relation to the track’s soundtrack. Last week, he dropped the track “Popular” which features Madonna and Playboi Carti. Moreover, on Friday, he is expected to drop more, which is great news for music listeners.

As for his aforementioned tour, just a couple of nights ago, he was in Portugal. During this performance, he got to perform “Popular” for the very first time. Additionally, as you can see in the tweet down below, he donned a very unique silver mask. Although, when you look at it, you can sort of see the resemblance with MF Doom. Ultimately, fans are very much digging the new look, even if it is simply a temporary thing.

The Weeknd Rocks A New Mask

In fact, Complex took to Twitter with a picture from the performance and dubbed The Weeknd, “MF Abel.” Clearly, the Canadian singer didn’t mind this comparison as he retweeted the post. At the end of the day, MF DOOM is a massive legend. Unfortunately, he passed away a few years ago, and since that time, he has received plenty of incredible tributes. However, it is unknown whether or not Abel was thinking of MF Doom when he put on this most recent mask.

For now, The Weeknd will continue to focus on his new show. The Idol episodes come out every Sunday at 9 PM EST, on HBO. So far, the reviews have been bad, but it still has room to get better. Let us know what you think of the new show, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Mos Def Might Have To Send Tour Money To His Child’s Mother

June 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Mos Def is gearing up for a sizeable tour this summer alongside R&B legend Erykah Badu. Unfortunately for Mos Def, he might not get to see any of the profits from their shows together. According to court papers obtained by The New York Post, the money from the tour may have to go to artist Karima Sorel. Sorel and Mos Def have a child together and he reportedly owes over $88,000 in child support.

Sorel is allegedly suing various companies associated with the tour including Ticketmaster and Live Nation in an attempt to get the money she’s owed paid out from the tour. This isn’t the first time the pair have had issues as it related to child support payments. A few years ago a court ruling forced Mos Def to cover Sorel’s attorney fees when it came to light that he consistently failed to pay child support. That precedent may loom large over future court proceedings involving the two.

Mos Def’s Court Battle For His Tour Earnings

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 19: Yasiin Bey performs during the Represent! A Night Of Jazz Hip Hop & Spoken Word at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on November 19, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Udo Salters Photography/Getty Images)

Mos Def and Erykah Badu’s tour kicks off in Texas on June 11th. The pair will tour for a month and a half before returning to Texas to close the tour in July. Mos Def most recently released new music alongside longtime collaborator Talib Kweli as Black Star with last year’s No Fear Of Time. The album was released exclusively to the podcast network Luminary which left many fans unable to hear it. To promote the album the pair played two of the songs from it live on Saturday Night Live.

Fittingly, another place you can hear from Mos Def this summer is on a different podcast network, Audible. A few months ago the platform announced a Hip Hop 50th anniversary series coming this summer. Alongside Mos Def the project also seeks to celebrate the contributions made to rap music by artists like Snoop Dogg and Lil Kim. Tell us your thoughts on Mos Def’s upcoming summer tour in the comments below.

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Danny Brown Admits Joining Childish Gambino On The Road Was “One Of The Worst Tours”

June 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Danny Brown says that his tour alongside Childish Gambino was “one of the worst tours” he ever played. Reflecting on the experience during a recent episode of The Danny Brown Show, he revealed to Redveil that he would cry after being booed off stage. Ahead of the tour, Brown collaborated with Gambino on his Royalty track, “Toxic” which samples Britney Spears.

“I mean, shit, man, Childish Gambino,” he began. “I remember when I first did [‘Toxic’], people weren’t really fucking with Childish Gambino like that around that time. ‘Cause I remember when he asked me to go on that tour. My manager at the time was like, ‘You sure you wanna do this?’ I’m like, ‘Hell yeah, fuck that. I’m tryna get on the road.’ Which was, I will say, that was like one of the worst tours I ever played. They hated my guts every night – I was getting booed off stage. I remember I was crying one night, crying crocodile tears like a little bitch, sitting in some diner. We had some hoes with us and everything. I ain’t even wanna do with the b*tches, man. I’m like, ‘They hate me, man. This sh*t sucks. I’m really trash.’”

Danny Brown In Concert

CHICAGO, IL – JULY 28: Danny Brown performs on day one of Lollapalooza 2016 at Grant Park on July 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Brasted/FilmMagic)

“They was hating my ass, dawg, that whole entire tour,” he continued. “But when I look at it, man, our music was so different. Like, I was coming from a whole different perspective than what he was coming on. But then when I got in the studio, I’m like, ‘Oh no, this n***a is dope.’ So I would say, more than anything, I’ve been impressed by people that I didn’t really think were like that. He’s just an all around talented motherf*cker in that sense, and I be jealous of them muthafuckas, too. I call them ‘art school kids.’ Like, this motherf*cker can really do anything – why you wanna rap?! This all I got! This all I know how to do!”

Danny Brown Reflects On Touring With Childish Gambino

More recently, Brown teamed up with JPEGMAFIA for the collaborative album, SCARING THE HOES. The two will be traveling across the United States together in promotion of the project, this summer.

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Logic Labels Himself The “Daddest B*tch”

June 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Logic labeled himself the “Dadest b*tch” while backstage in a video posted on Instagram, Saturday. Logic is currently performing on his College Park tour. He’s had shows in Bridgeport, C.T., and New York City this weekend.

The clip opens with someone remarking, “You’re a bad b*tch, Bob.” “I am the baddest — I am the DADdest b*tch you’ve ever seen,” Logic responded to the praise. “Dad b*tch. I’m a dad b*tch.” “Feeling dad af lately #dad #dadjokes #daddy,” he captioned the clip.

Logic In Concert

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 10: Logic performs at Alexandra Palace on September 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns)

“You can be my daddy,” one fan wrote in response with a laughing emoji. Another joked, “Next Logic release be like… ‘I’m a dad ass b*tch/And you’re caught up in the mix/Watch me spread this mix/Peanut butter is the fix.’” A different user remarked that they want another album from the rapper. “Loved the album, but it’s time for some Bobby Tarantino sh*t. We know it ain’t a thing for you to get that out for the Summer even while on tour,” they commented.

Logic released College Park independently back in February. It was his first release as an independent artist since his 10-year stint with Def Jam. When he announced the project, he explained that he was working “from the heart. “I love y’all and I’m making shit from the heart,” Logic told fans. “I’m loving hip-hop. I was not really feeling it for a while. I don’t really mean the music, I just mean the bullshit of the industry. But I realize now more than ever that none of that shit matters. I’ve missed you guys and I’m here and I just want to have fun and I’m so excited for College Park.”

Logic’s College Park tour remains ongoing with stops still left in Washington, DC, New Orleans, Denver, Los Angeles, and more. Juicy J has been serving as a special guest on the tour. Check out Logic’s recent Instagram post here.

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SZA Explains Decision To Get A BBL: “I Treat My Butt Like A Purse”

May 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

SZA recently reflected on her decision to get a Brazilian butt lift during an interview with Elle. She had mentioned getting the operation during the intro track to her latest album, SOS. “That ass so fat, it look natural / It’s not,” she sings. The conversation arose during her talk with Elle while discussing her fashion sense.

“I hate trying on clothes,” she admitted to the outlet. “I don’t shop anywhere, I just wear whatever is free in my mail. I’m like, ‘Is it an extra large? Great.’ If I can feel like I’m under a blanket when I’m outside, that’s ideal.” From there, she added: “I treat my butt like a purse. It’s just there to enhance whatever else. And that’s why I paid for it, because it works all by itself.”

SZA At The Grammy Awards

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 03: SZA attends the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

When asked specifically about the decision to get a Brazillian butt lift, she made sure to note that the choice was her’s alone. “I always wanted a really fat ass with less gym time,” she told Elle. “I didn’t succumb to industry pressure, I succumbed to my own eyes in the mirror and being like, No, I need some more ass.” As for the choice to reference it in her music, she added: “That’s some Jersey shit. You know what I’m saying? When I feel like I have too much to say and I don’t want to say it cute.”

SZA dropped SOS back in December 2022. At the time, it debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart and broke the record for the largest streaming week for an R&B album in the US. Afterward, it spent ten non-consecutive weeks atop the chart while also being the first R&B album to spend its first seven weeks atop the chart since Whitney Houston’s Whitney in 1987.

SZA For “Elle Magazine”

.@SZA discusses her mental health, the #SOSTour, and the inspiration behind her songs for our June/July Music issue: https://t.co/U9oTKQk3q1 pic.twitter.com/XYhzW8oQhU

— ELLE Magazine (US) (@ELLEmagazine) May 31, 2023

Elsewhere in the interview, SZA discusses being on the SOS Tour, growing up in New Jersey, interning for Pharrell Williams and Nigo’s clothing brand Billionaire Boys Club, and more.

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Drake Invites Middle-Aged Fan On “It’s All A Blur” Tour After Bodying His “I’M ON ONE” Verse For TikTok

May 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

For the past few weeks, Beyonce has been taking over the headlines with all the antics unfolding at her RENAISSANCE World Tour shows. That’s likely to continue over the next month, but when Drake and 21 Savage hit the road at the end of June, many hip-hop heads will likely turn their focus that way. Seeing as tickets have been even more harshly criticized for their price than Bey’s own concerts, it’s likely that many fans won’t be able to attend and will instead rely on social media and blogs to get their fix.

However, it seems one lucky Drizzy lover may get a chance to see the Canadian perform live after showing off his own rap skills on TikTok. A few days ago a video of a middle-aged man bodying Drake’s verse from Future’s “I’M ON ONE” began making rounds online, even reaching the point that the father of one himself saw the iconic clip. “Need you at the tour big guy, for sure,” he wrote when reposting it on his own Instagram Story on Monday (May 29).

Read More: Drake Tour 2023: Dates, Tickets, & More

Drake Reacts to His Biggest Fan

At first glance, the TikToker would certainly not appear to be a Drake fan, but his dedication and memorization prove otherwise. “All my h*es rockin’ Audemar / All my h*es rockin’ Rollie, Audemar, Patek,” he spits while casually holding a beer in one hand. “Bustdown thotiana, bustdown thotiana / Bust down a thotty with a bustdown,” Champagne Papi’s enthusiast continues, impressing the internet with his abilities.

It remains unclear how serious 6ix God was being about his invite, but if the TikToker is at an upcoming show, we’ll surely see about it online. The It’s All A Blur tour is set to begin on June 29 in Memphis, TN. Following that, he and 21 Savage will make stops in cities like Chicago, Boston, Montreal, New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, and more. Which Drake song would be your number-one karaoke pick? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Pusha T Fans Rap Along Word For Word At Belgium Concert

May 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fans of Pusha T in Belgium went viral on social media, Monday morning, for matching the rapper word for word on his songs from a concert in the European country over the weekend. In the clip, the fans rapped Pusha T’s hit song, “If You Know You Know,” from his 2018 album, Daytona.

Fans in the comments section of the clip posted by 2Cool2Blog on Instagram were impressed by the crowd, sharing plenty of fire emojis and other gifs. “It hits differnt in europe man they value shows differnt not a phone up in sight either in that front row they basking in the moment knowing he ain’t coming back immediately,” one user commented. “They waited all day to live in that moment and show casing it. Sea of white faces genuinely appreciating the culture. It’s been fascinating watching Germany and euro places go thru the 80s-2000s music this is how they learned English frankly after asking my European friends. It’s why these 90s rappers can tour over there like they new acts still.”

Pusha T In Concert

US rapper Pusha T performs during the first week-end of Coachella. Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on April 14, 2023. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Other fans called out Jim Jones. who recently declared that Pusha T isn’t an all-time great artist. “Jim Jones could nvr lol,” one wrote. “@jimjonescapo Stop Playing With Pusha Ton Smh” another commented.

The performance in Belgium comes after Pusha T postponed his U.K. and European tour due to “production issues.” He explained in a statement, earlier this month, “Apologies to my European family, but I have to shift my European tour dates due to production issues. After the overwhelming demand and sellouts it breaks my heart. We can’t deliver the show we envisioned within the original timeframe, and you all deserve the full ‘It’s Almost Dry’ experience.”

Pusha T In Belgium

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Over the next couple of months, Pusha T will be traveling to Sweden, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, France, as well as the U.K., and more countries to promote his latest album, It’s Almost Dry. Push released the project, featuring JAY-Z, Kanye West, and more, last April.