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Quavo And Travis Scott Jokingly Sing National Anthem At Olympics: Watch

August 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Quavo and Travis Scott felt patriotic on August 8. The rappers attended the basketball semifinals at the Paris Olympics, and decided to put their musical talents to use. Well, sort of. When it came time for the crowd to stand up and listen to the National Anthem, the rappers sprung into action. Instead of putting their hands over their respective chests, they got their phone out and sang. Quavo and Scott obviously had fun, but suffice to say, it wasn’t their strongest work.

Quavo and Travis Scott appeared to be standing court side during the National Anthem (no surprise there). What was surprising was how bad the two rappers sounded during their mock performance. It was obviously done jokingly, but man did they lean into the bit. Quavo was a little more reserved, since he was the one handling the phone, but Travis Scott really cut loose. Especially during the “banner give way” part of the song. The Houston rapper tilted his head back and gave the line everything he had. It’s hilarious.

Quavo And Travis Scott Attended U.S. Semifinals

Travis Scott’s attire also garnered attention online. The rapper was rocking a Sand Springs Public Schools letterman jacket during the semifinals game. Nobody was quite sure why, but Sand Springs social media capitalized on the free publicity by posting about it on Facebook. “Medals aren’t the only gold things at the Olympics today,” the organization stated. “Travis Scott was spotted at the France vs. Germany basketball game wearing the familiar black and gold of a Sand Springs letterman jacket.” For context, Sand Springs Public Schools is located in Oklahoma.

Quavo, meanwhile, has been more patriotic than ever. The rapper recently attended the campaign rally for Kamala Harris in his native Atlanta. He not only endorsed Harris as President, but spoke on the importance of gun control. “One thing I learned from working with Vice President Harris is she always stand on business,” Quavo explained the audience. “From inviting me to the White House last year to discuss these solutions, to passing the biggest gun safety laws today.” The Migos star is also gearing up for the release of his upcoming album. His latest single, “Fly,” which contains a sample of Lenny Kravitz’s “Fly Away,” is slated for release on August 9.

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Travis Scott And Playboi Carti Tease “OOCactus” Concert With New Snippet

August 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott and Playboi Carti have devoted fanbases. Seriously, fans love these two artists. They are among the most revered names in the genre, mainly due to the ways in which they experiment with it. And pretty soon, fans will get a chance to witness their shared experimentation in a concert setting. On August 7, Travis Scott and Playboi Carti announced that they will be putting on concerts at the upcoming ComplexCon. Branded “OOCactus,” the concerts will take place on November 16-17, 2024.

Travis Scott and Playboi Carti have appeared on the same bill multiple times in the past. Both of them were at Rolling Loud Europe in July, and Carti joined Scott for a L.A. performance as recently as 2023. The two artists have a kinship, which is what makes their joint announcement all the more exciting. The fun didn’t stop there, though. Scott and Carti decided to tease a snippet of a brand new song minutes after the joint concerts were revealed. The snippet doesn’t have a title, but the snippet is everything fans could want. Lush synths carry the first portion of the snippet, before thundering drums kick in and Travis Scott can be heard vocally riffing.

Travis Scott And Playboi Carti Previewed A New Collab

Travis Scott and Playboi Carti have a storied track record together. The former appeared on “Love Hurts” from Carti’s breakthrough tape, Die Lit, as well as “Green and Purple” and “BACKR00MS. ” Playboi Carti has returned the favor by dropping memorable bars on Scott’s “FE!N.” The “00Cactus” concerts are also an encouraging sign for those who have spent years waiting on Carti’s third studio album. The rapper has been teasing the release of the tentatively titled MUSIC since 2021. There have been dozens of snippets and teaser singles, including the aforementioned “BACKR00MS” with Scott.

Cardo, a frequent Carti collaborator, confirmed that the album is coming soon. The producer claimed that he was putting the finishing touches on it after nearly four years of work. “Me and him have been working on this album for a good four years,” he said in July. “[I’m] gaining some kind of different kind of energy and inspiration from what he’s doing. Seeing what levels he’s going on. That’s how we’re creating all these fun records.” Hopefully fans get to hear new Carti and Travis Scott music at ComplexCon.

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Asake Teams Up With Travis Scott To Get ‘Active’ On His Latest ‘Lungu Boy’ Single

August 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Asake experiences the best of American culture in his video for “Active” featuring Travis Scott, going from riding horses to hanging out in a skate park. He also dances with a marching band, rages out on a car with a crowbar, and, of course, hits the strip club with Scott, seeing the best that the ol’ U.S. of A has to offer.

“Active” is set to appear on the Nigerian star’s newly announced album Lungu Boy, alongside collaborations with UK rap breakouts Central Cee and Stormzy, Brazilian singer-songwriter Ludmilla, and fellow Afropop vanguard Wizkid. Lungu Boy is Asake’s third album, arriving just a year after its predecessor Work Of Art.

Later this month, Asake’s set to go on his tour for Lungu Boy, hitting Washington, DC, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, and New York, before hopping the pond for shows in Germany, the Netherlands, France, Ireland, and Australia. The tour follows his stint as headliner at Afro Nation in Portugal. You can find the dates for that below.

Lungu Boy is out 8/9 via EMPIRE/YBNL Nation. Find out more information here.

Asake’s US Lungu Boy Tour Dates

08/16 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
08/18 — Detroit, MI @ AfroNation^
08/21 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
08/24 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
08/27 — Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater
08/30 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden

Asake & Travis Scott Get “Active” On Latest Single From The Afrobeats Star’s Upcoming Album

August 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott is an artist known for crossing over into genres from foreign countries and that’s what he’s doing here with Asake. The latter is a big name in the Nigerian Afrobeats space and their new single together, “Active”, which is also their first, is going to be on Lungu Boy. That is Asake’s forthcoming fifth studio album and it will be available on streaming on August 9. It will feature a 15-song set, as well as other guest appearances from the likes of Central Cee, Stormzy, and LUDMILLA. The Cench collaboration, “Wave”, was released on June 20 and it serves as the lead single. That track has been blowing up, and it currently sits at over 21 million streams.

On “Active”, Asake and Travis Scott are certainly doing just that over a lively and bouncy beat. Both offer up slick flows in their native languages. However, Scott does show love to Ikeja, the capital city of Lagos State, in his verse. “I just hopped off from the PJ, from the H to Ikeja (Uh)“. However, after emitting tons of energy on the first half, the track slows down in the last quarter or so. It abruptly transitions into a spacey outro from MIKE DEAN and Asake caps that section off with some braggadocio. With already over a million views on YouTube, this track figures to be another hit for Asake, as well as a standout feature for La Flame in 2024.

“Active”- Asake & Travis Scott

Quotable Lyrics:

Bring more naira, I do it major (Let’s go)
And I’m outside with the tribe (Yeah)
Gang activity outside (Gang)
Please believe I done seen the other side (Bang)
Remember all we had to be was alive (Hey)
Now I got twenty Vs in garage

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Travis Scott Plays New Drake Song During DJ Set Despite Beef Rumors

August 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott occupied an odd space in the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle. The Houston rapper didn’t come out and diss Drake outright. He didn’t side with him, either. In fact, rumors spread that the two had problems of their own behind the scenes. Drake infamously brought an inflatable Travis Scott head out during a concert performance, and then pretended to shoot it down. All this while rapping his song with Scott, “Meltdown.” Things might be less dramatic than we all thought, though. Scott put on a DJ set on August 5, and proceeded to play Drake’s new single.

It’s worth noting that Gordo attended the DJ set in question. Gordo produced the song that Travis Scott played, “Sideways,” and he made a point of partying alongside Scott during the set. The clip that Gordo uploaded to his IG Story shows both him and Scott dancing to Drake’s vocals. There are lots of different ways to interpret the clip. Travis Scott may have been encouraged to play “Sideways” since Gordo was in attendance. He might have simply played the song on the inkling that it would play well during the set. Or maybe he was genuinely extending an olive branch to Drake after a combative first half of the year.

Travis Scott And Drake Have Been In A Cold War

Travis Scott plays Drake & Gordo’s song “Sideways” during a DJ set pic.twitter.com/vwZfcS4ntJ

— SOUND (@itsavibe) August 6, 2024

The latter is a little hard to believe. Travis Scott may not have dissed Drizzy, but he definitely seemed content to give the rappers who were dissing him a platform. Future and Metro Boomin performed a set at Rolling Loud in March, and they brought Scott onstage as a guest. The Houston rapper did his thing, but he insisted that the duo perform their Drake diss, “Like That,” before he gets off stage. “Please, bro,” he told Metro Boomin. “I’m sorry, Metro’s trying to get out of here. Nah, Metro, you’re gon’ let that sh*t go right now, bro.”

In May, during the height of the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle, DJ Akademiks claimed that the latter has a secret op. “I found out Drake has an opp that none of us know,” he explained. “A huge rapper that we all think is his friend! I found that out like two days ago.” The consensus among fans was that it was Travis Scott. Still, Drake and Scott have not publicly bad-mouthed each other, or preserved their issues on wax. Maybe the Gordo clip is a step in the right direction for the “Sicko Mode” boys.

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Travis Scott To Feature On Singer Asake’s Upcoming Album

August 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott is continuing his career year with another feature. Asake, an Afrobeats artist based in Nigeria, is releasing his latest album on August 9. The album, titled Lungu Boy, features collaborations from several rappers, including Central Cee, Stormzy, and the aforementioned Scott. It marks the latest in what has been one of the most successful runs of Scott’s professional career.

Travis Scott has been on his Circus Maximus Tour since October 2023, selling out venue after venue. The tour could potentially gross up to $140 million, making it one of the highest-grossing tours for any rapper in history. “FE!N,” a track from Utopia featuring Playboi Carti has become the album’s biggest hit, as well as his biggest song since “The Scotts,” his 2020 one-off with Kid Cudi. WWE used it in promotional material for next year’s WrestleMania 41, making it a potential theme song for the event. Scott’s live DJ Chase B remixed the track in April as well.

Travis Scott To Feature On Asake’s New Album

Travis Scott’s feature on the Asake album is the latest in his own run of guest appearances. He recently appeared on “Parking Lot,” a track from DJ Mustard’s latest album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed. He also appeared on “Oh Sh…” from Ice Spice’s debut album, Y2K! You can read more about what we thought of that album here. In April, he had a spot on the remix to Nicki Minaj’s “FTCU,” also featuring Sexyy Red and Chris Brown. The Houston rapper has been visible, both on his own tour, and in continuing to show up on new music.

Away from music, Travis Scott’s work with Nike continues to be successful as well. It feels like he is always debuting a new sneaker, seemingly taking on a role of comparable size to some of the longtime athletes signed with the brand. A new Scott-designed pair of Air Jordan 1s are due for release in September, while he may be getting his second signature sneaker in 2025. Scott’s appearance on Asake’s latest album should help put new eyes on the artist, whose stardom is undeniable in his home country of Nigeria. We’ll see when the song, and his album, officially drop on Friday.

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Travis Scott’s “WAKE UP” Turns Six: Another Year Where La Flame Was Robbed At The GRAMMYs

August 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The year that most likely started Travis Scott’s confusion with the GRAMMYs was 2018. That’s when the Houston, Texas native put forth his third studio album, ASTROWORLD. Since its release six years ago, it has become one of the biggest projects not just for him, but also in the streaming era. It boasts billions of streams and easily possesses his most hits on one tracklist to date. Additionally, its simply one of the best pop/trap rap LPs of the 2010s decade thanks to some memorable performances from the main attraction and his laundry of guests, as well as the rich and expansive soundscapes. Furthermore, it’s constantly argued as Travis Scott’s best work thanks to songs like “WAKE UP”.

One of two collaborations between him and The Weeknd, it is essentially a raunchy and wavy love letter to their partners at the time. Overall, “WAKE UP” features some of the most creative, playful, and serene instrumentals on the record. It’s just another reason why Scott and Abel are one of the best rapper/singer duos in the mainstream. Moreover, this track is part of the reason why it was snubbed for Best Rap Album. A lot of listeners painfully remember Cardi B’s massive, but not nearly as impactful Invasion of Privacy taking home the GRAMMY.

It may not just be the fact Scott didn’t win that year that still angers so many till this day. It’s also because Pusha T, Mac Miller and Nipsey Hussle were also in the running and were denied. All of them made incredible records that year and were more than worthy winners. However, it’s arguably worse for Scott because he could have two wins in this category. Killer Mike winning it this year was definitely a great choice. But at the end of the day, UTOPIA may once again be the more remembered album. Sadly, Scott will have to live with the Run The Jewels MC subliminally taunting him for the rest of his career.

“WAKE UP”- Travis Scott & The Weeknd

Quotable Lyrics:

Please don’t wake me up, I feel it creepin’ (Yeah)
Controllin’ how you movin’, lucid dreamin’ (Dreams)
Always on the side of different seasons, yeah-yeah
Took the beltway down to your hood (It’s lit)
Say you was in the crowd, I never looked
Lookin’ back how things came back around, guess I was hooked

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Travis Scott’s Manager Fires Back At Killer Mike Over Alleged Grammy Diss

August 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott and Killer Mike are keeping beef alive in 2024. Fans are waiting to see if Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar will resume, but there’s trouble brewing Huncho Jack and one half of Run the Jewels. And it’s for an odd reason. Mike won three awards at the recent Grammys. Travis Scott was competing in the same categories, and went home empty handed. Fans then overran the internet with claims that Killer Mike stole from their favorite rapper. It seemed like a done deal, until Mike released his new album. On said album, he threw some pretty blatant shots at “Sicko Mode” star.

The alleged diss came on the album’s closer, “STILL TALK’N THAT SH*T.” Killer Mike makes it clear that he didn’t steal anything, he merely cooked Travis Scott in terms of artistry. “You gon respect me like a motherf*ckin’ Grammy winner,” Mike spits. “Like I cooked your favorite rapper like a Granny dinner.” It doesn’t take a lot of analysis to get the message. Killer Mike obviously felt a way about the backlash to his crowning Grammy moment. The rapper’s justification, though, did not stop Travis Scott’s manager from getting into the mix. David Stromberg was not pleased with what Mike had to say, and mocked him back on Twitter.

Travis Scott’s Manager Mocked Killer Mike’s Career

Stromberg took the wind out of Killer Mike’s by making some heinous comparisons. He aligned the ATL rapper with other artists who won Grammy Awards that were deemed to be unworthy in retrospect. The kind of artists that Killer Mike would not be compared to under any other circumstances. “Macklemore and Cardi B tour selling out Chuck E Cheese karaoke nights near u,” he tweeted. Stromberg also made note of the fact that the artists in question have since fallen off. Macklemore infamously beat Kendrick Lamar for Best Rap Album in 2013, and he effectively doomed his career by apologizing. He also beat Kanye West’s Yeezus, which Scott co-produced. Cardi B, on the other hand, won Best Rap Album over Travis Scott in 2019.

Killer Mike’s bars likely struck a chord with Travis Scott and his management. Scott has been open about his desire to win a Grammy, and has been nominated ten times. “The award is just like at one point was held up to a higher stature, but I still believe it,” he said during an appearance on The Shop. It’s crazy… You gotta perform at 8:30. So imagine losing at 1:30 and having to sit there for seven hours. Like f*ck this sh*t.” Travis Scott has generally avoided rap beefs throughout his career. We’ll see if he takes the bait and decides to go at Mike.

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Killer Mike Seemingly Disses Travis Scott Over Grammy Losses On New Album

August 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Killer Mike is an underground legend. The rapper came up as an Outkast protege in the 2000s, before striking gold as one half of Run the Jewels. He doesn’t have hits, per say, but he’s widely praised for his lyrical ability. He’s the sort of artist that wins Grammy Awards, not the sort that tops the Billboard charts. The fact that he did just that during the 2024 Grammys, actually led to controversy. Many fans felt that Mike robbed Travis Scott of a chance to secure his first ever golden statue. This narrative is something that Mike decided to dig back up on his new album.

Songs for Sinners & Saints is an excellent release. Killer Mike does his thing over a batch of soulful beats. The closing track, though, “STILL TALK’N THAT SH*T,” made it clear that he had some bones to pick as a result of the Grammy controversy. He decided to remind Travis Scott, and the rapper’s fanbase, that he’s deserving of taking home hip-hop awards. As far as Killer Mike is concerned, he “cooked” Scott, and will happily do it again. “You gon respect me like a motherf*ckin’ Grammy winner,” he raps. “Like I cooked your favorite rapper like a Granny dinner.” There are no names mentioned, but the Grammy reference makes it clear who Mike has in mind.

Killer Mike Claims That He “Cooked” Travis Scott

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Travis Scott has been nominated for ten Grammy Awards throughout his career, and has yet to win. He admitted frustration over this fact during an April appearance on The Shop. “You play football to win a Super Bowl, you play basketball to win championships,” he noted. “It’s what that Grammy used to mean is the idea I hold on to. I love to create music.” Scott’s fanbase was irate over the fact that he lost in three hip-hop categories to Killer Mike. Adin Ross and Kai Cenat ranted about the snub during their respective Twitch streams, and the latter even admitted to not knowing who Killer Mike was.

Cenat’s comments, in particular, sparked a debate within the larger hip-hop community. Older fans felt that Mike was deserving of his three Grammy wins, and younger fans felt like Scott was due. Joe Budden highlighted this divide on his podcast. “Shut up for a change. I’m so sick of these n**gas,” he exclaimed. “We gotta rush behind Killer Mike. Killer Mike won, we gotta let these n**gas know what the f*ck we really think.” Evidently, Killer Mike feels the same way.

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Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack “Bright Cactus” On-Foot Photos

July 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott’s Jordan Jumpman Jack is dropping in a vibrant “Bright Cactus” colorway later this year. Sneaker enthusiasts and Travis Scott fans are eagerly awaiting this release. The “Bright Cactus” edition features a bold green mesh base, making it a standout piece. Sail and black overlays add contrast, enhancing the overall look. The color combination creates a unique and stylish aesthetic. The mesh material ensures breathability for all-day comfort. The Jumpman Jack includes signature design elements fans love.

The sail overlays subtly contrast the green mesh, while black details add depth to the design. Travis Scott’s influence shines through in the thoughtful color choices and unique style. The Jordan Jumpman Jack “Bright Cactus” is set to be a hit with both sneaker collectors and casual wearers. This release continues the successful collaboration between Travis Scott and Jordan Brand, known for its innovative designs and high-quality materials. Keep an eye out for the “Bright Cactus” colorway—it’s sure to be a popular addition to any sneaker collection.

“Bright Cactus” Jordan Jumpman Jack x Travis Scott

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These sneakers sport a sleek sail rubber sole with a clean sail and black midsole. The uppers are made from vibrant green mesh, complemented by sail leather overlays. A reversed black Swoosh, a signature Travis Scott touch, adds to their unique look. Jordan and Travis Scott branding on the tongue and heel, along with a strap around the base of the laces, complete the design.

House of Heat reports that the Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack “Bright Cactus” will be released this holiday season. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $200 when they drop. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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