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Offset Reveals Why He Hasn’t Put Out Takeoff Tribute

November 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Offset’s new GQ interview covers a lot: the process behind his new album Set It Off, taking inspiration from Tyler, The Creator, and so much more. However, one crucial and very revealing part of the conversation regards the tragic loss of his Migos partner, Takeoff. Moreover, the Georgia trap icon explained why he hasn’t yet released a full tribute track or any form of music or content dedicated to Take. His words ring especially true in a time in which fans want music like this to not only resonate emotionally, but perform commercially.

This pressure, plus the vibes that ‘Set went for on Set It Off, went at odds with the heart and message he wants to put into his art to cathartically and respectfully pay homage to his fallen friend. “It’s way more fun,” Offset remarked about his project. “I didn’t want to talk about tragedy. Talk about… I ain’t ready to talk about that s**t yet, first and foremost. I don’t know how to do it, but I didn’t want to just be making an album about bad s**t and dissing and putting that type of energy on the project. It was going to make my mind be in a different place.

Offset At The GQ Men Of The Year 2023 Event

Offset Takeoff Tribute Explained Hip Hop News — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 16: Offset attends the 2023 GQ Men Of The Year at Bar Marmont on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/WireImage/Getty Images)

“The world is not ready for it. Because [everyone] is so judgmental,” Offset continued. “They want you to make a song pouring your heart out that’s a hit. There is a song on there that’s kind of expressing that s**t, though, which is ‘Upside Down.’ It’s feeling confident I’m going to go up with the music, but I’m down every day. It’s the challenge of trying to be the best at your worst times.”

Meanwhile, this adds to other small tidbits and insights into the 31-year-old’s career and evolution over the years. Another shocking, interesting, and frankly disagreeable revelation was that he originally hated “Ric Flair Drip.” All we can hope for is that the effort put into a Takeoff tribute is healing and resonant, regardless of what fans may expect or what metrics they may use to judge it. On that note, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Offset.

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Young Dolph’s “Dolph Day” Heading To Multiple Cities To Honor Rapper’s Memory

November 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Today (Friday, November 17) marks the two-year anniversary of Young Dolph’s tragic murder in his home city of Memphis. Moreover, his family, friends, collaborators, industry peers, community cohorts, and fans from all over the world poured their tributes out online. As saddening as this is, folks also took it upon themselves to celebrate the rapper’s legacy, give back to his community, and preserve his impact within his circles and beyond. As such, the “Dolph Day” weekend event on this occasion expanded to multiple cities outside of Memphis, namely Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas.

Furthermore, these community activities consisted of turkey giveaways, basketball tournaments, restaurant partnerships, hygiene kit giveaways, holiday dinners, and more. Many of Young Dolph’s Paper Route Empire (PRE) label roster will participate in these, as well as plenty of other local rappers, businesspeople, community leaders, and the like. Also, this follows November 17 becoming the Adolf “Young Dolph” Thornton Jr. Day of Service in Tennessee and Georgia. In collaboration with PRE, his family’s estate- the Ida Mae Foundation- handled all of this planning and execution to make sure that this year’s Dolph Day was something special.

Young Dolph’s “Dolph Day” Expands

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Events like these help many mournful individuals, be they famous or not, focus on the positives that Young Dolph left behind, as much as his absence is a painful reality. “Landing in Memphis and not reaching out to my potna to get the fire is cr*zy man,” Curren$y somberly shared on Twitter back in October. “Long live flipper,” he concluded with a dolphin emoji. However, Dolph Day is an opportunity for folks to engage with their grief, give their respects, and share love, generosity, and humanity with each other in ways that much of rap music is unrightfully blocked from by media saturation, economic interests in perpetuating beef, and exploitation.

Meanwhile, this is taking place as the late MC’s legal case continues to develop concerning his alleged murderers. Hopefully, that case also provides some closure and justice for his family. With the heartening and strong impact that Dolph Day yields in 2023, we can only hope that we continue to honor this legacy for years to come. For more news and the latest updates on Young Dolph- may he Rest In Peace- log back into HNHH.

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Asian Doll Reflects On 3 Years Since King Von’s Death: “You Still DA HOTTEST”

November 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Asian Doll reflected on the three-year anniversary of King Von’s death on Instagram, Monday, while paying tribute to the late rapper. In the post, she shared several pictures and videos of Von and herself from prior to his death.

She captioned the pictures: “3yrs Today We Lost You [heart broken emoji]. Everyday We Celebrate You. Forever In Our Hearts. I Saw You Turn A ‘Attempt’ Into Millions On House Arrest [heart emoji], I Watch You Buy Yo Mama A House With Yo 1st Million. I Helped You Open Yo 1st Gold Record While Laying In Bed. They Can’t Tweak With You Dead Or Alive You Still DA HOTTEST.”

Asian Doll & King Von In Concert

ATLANTA, GA – MARCH 11: King Von and Asian Doll perform during The PTSD Tour In Concert at The Tabernacle on March 11, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Fans shared plenty of supportive messages in response to the post. “Everyone talking about what she did after he died but nobody experienced the pain she felt everybody deal with shit differently judge yall moms,” one user commented. Another wrote: “People talking about her only fans what do that have to do with her remembering the man who she loved and he loved her back?. Von was a demon so do y’all really believe he turning flips in his grave about an only fans get real. Asian don’t stop keeping him memory alive.” Check out Asian Doll’s full post below.

Asian Doll Reflects On The Death Of King Von

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King Von was shot and killed at the age of 26 in November 2020 after an altercation with Quando Rondo’s crew outside of the Monaco hookah lounge in Atlanta, Georgia. Police identified Timothy Leeks as a suspect in the shooting. Two years after Von’s death, YouTuber Trap Lore Ross released a video attempting to implicate him in various homicides and alleged crimes related to the Chicago gang scene; however, he eventually took it down.

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Usher Captivates Doja Cat At Vegas Residency, Pays Tribute To Dr. Dre

October 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Over the summer, Usher made headlines for serenading Keke Palmer at one of his shows, resulting in a ton of drama for the mother of one. Fans have since paid close attention to who the hitmaker picks out of the crowd to make the subject of his infamous track, “There Goes My Baby.” Recently, he struck again at his Las Vegas residency, selecting none other than Doja Cat.

The “Paint The Town Red” performer looked to be captivated by the love song, getting up from her seat to dance along. “Doja Cat ladies and gentlemen,” he announced. The crowd went wild for Doja’s moves and she, of course, was all smiles.

Usher Serenades Doja Cat

Usher serenades Doja Cat with “There Goes My Baby” during his Las Vegas residency. pic.twitter.com/0zRCcpFael

— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) October 21, 2023

Doja Cat isn’t the only icon to receive a shout-out from Usher at his Vegas residency, however. The R&B star also lent the spotlight to Dr. Dre recently, giving the Grammy-winner his well-deserved flowers during his show. Usher halted his performance to share some heartfelt words about Dr. Dre, making it clear that he has a great deal of respect for the Compton native.

“An amazing contributor to this music industry,” he announced. “For all the artists that he has broken, as well as the amazing artist that he is. Ladies and gentleman, put your hands together for the one, the only, Dr. Dre.” Usher then made his way over to the hitmaker, giving him a big hug as the crowd cheered. He went on to play a variety of Dr. Dre classics as the lucky audience grooved along. The medley included tracks like “Forgot about Dre,” “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang,” “Still D.R.E.,” and more.

Usher Honors Dr. Dre At His Show

What do you think of Usher serenading Doja Cat? How do you feel about him showing love to Dr. Dre at his Las Vegas residency? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Skepta Pays Homage To UK Legend Amy Winehouse On “Can’t Play Myself (A Tribute To Amy)”

October 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It has already been over 12 years since the tragic passing of the UK singer and songwriter, Amy Winehouse. She would have been 40 years old on September 14 and her iconic songs and spirit still live on to this day. Seeing as Skepta was also born and raised in the UK, he wanted to pay the ultimate respect to her by putting out a new single. He samples Amy’s popular hit, “Tears Dry On Their Own,” on “Can’t Play Myself (A Tribute To Amy).”

You may be wondering how Skepta pulls this off. Well, if you have not been able to keep up with the headlines in rap, the rapper has just created a new label. In fact, it was just a few months ago that he and Boy Better Know crewmate Jammer got this project underway. Más Tiempo is the name and its focus is on the house genre. In an interview with Mixmag, Skepta said, “Más Tiempo is a movement, from Africa to London, to Ibiza. We’re focused on production, DJs, and events — and the team is ever-expanding to bring a new flavor to house music.”

Listen To “Can’t Play Myself (A Tribute To Amy)” From Skepta And Amy Winehouse

Their first efforts together began back in April with a two-pack “Mas Murder” and “Touch Me.” Then, in June they put out another two tracks, “Touching My Body” and “Down Shovel.” There is no news if an album from Skepta and Jammer are on the way just yet. If you want to hear the UK grime rapper work with house beats, give this one a shot, it is a bop. Our continued thoughts and prayers go out to Amy Winehouse and her family and friends.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand new Skepta track, “Can’t Play Myself (A Tribute To Amy)?” Is this the best house song he has put out so far? Do you think Skepta and Jammer’s label Más Tiempo will be a hit or a flop? 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 Skepta, as well as all of the hottest song releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

He walks away, the sun goes down
He takes the day, but I’m grown (I’m grown)
And in your way, in this blue shade
My tears dry on their own
He walks away, the sun goes down
He takes the day, but I’m grown (I’m grown)

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Pays Tribute To PnB Rock In Late Rapper’s Home State

September 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A Boogie opened his recent show at Penn State with a moving dedication. “This was our brother’s home state. We do this for our brother, our friend, rest in peace, PnB Rock.” The show was Boogie’s 40th sold-out show of the year. The Nittany Lion crowd went wild at the dedication before Boogie got into his set. As mentioned, Boogie has proven extremely popular this year and basically sells out every venue he plays at.

PnB Rock was killed in Los Angeles last year. He was robbed and fatally shot outside Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles in South LA. A 17-year-old and his father were charged with the murder. They are yet to face trial on charges of first-degree murder and second-degree robbery. As mentioned by Boogie, Rock was originally born in Pennsylvania. He was born in Philadelphia in 1991. What do you think of Boogie’s dedication? Let us know in the comments.

Kai Cenat To Direct Video For A Boogie

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Elsewhere, it was recently reported that Boogie had enlisted the services of Kai Cenat to direct an upcoming music video. Cenat showed off some behind-the-scenes footage from the set. It’s unknown when the video will be out or for what song it is for. It’s another major win for the ever-popular streamer, who recently released his directorial debut with the short film Global Pursuit. It shows the continued rise of Cenat, who also recently did a 24-hour livestream with Offset.

Meanwhile, Boogie recently stirred a little controversy when he put himself in the highest echelons of the New York rap scene. Speaking with Rolling Stone, Boogie laid out his “Mount Rushmore” of New York musicians. He chose himself, Jay-Z, Cardi B, and 50 Cent. He got a fair amount of backlash, with people trying to check his ego. Despite the criticism, he was undeterred and doubled down on his comments. Follow HotNewHipHop for all the latest music news.

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Irish Grinstead Of 702 Dies At 43, Twitter Users Pay Tribute

September 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Recently, it was announced that Irish Grinstead of the beloved girl group 702 passed away at the age of 43. The performer’s sister and fellow 702 member, LeMisha Grinstead, shared the news in an Instagram post today. Her cause of death has yet to be confirmed. The Vegas trio are most well-known for their hits “Steelo” alongside Missy Elliot, “Where My Girls At?” and more.

LeMisha shared a lengthy post to reveal her passing, sharing some heartfelt words about her sister. “It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that my beautiful sister and friend has passed away this evening,” she began. “She has had a long battle and she is finally at peace. That girl was as bright as the stars! She was not only beautiful on the outside, but also within. Sharing the stage with her was a joy I will cherish for the rest of my life! We, the family ask for prayers and respect for our privacy as we grieve an outstanding loss to our family.”

LeMisha Grinstead Announces Her Sister’s Passing

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She went on to share a couple more photos of her sister today, writing, “I am in disbelief.” Irish’s death follows the passing of her twin, Orish Grinstead, who died in 2008 of kidney failure. Though her cause of death is unknown, the group announced that Irish would be taking a leave of absence due to “serious medical issues” in 2022. Amid the news, fans and peers have been out in full force to honor the fallen 702 member.

“Irish May your beautiful soul Rest Peacefully in the arms of the Lord,” Missy Elliot Tweeted today. “A Multitude of prayers for the entire Grinstead family.” Pharrell Williams also shared a lengthy message about her passing on Instagram, describing himself as “Devastated & heartbroken.” Check out some of the touching tributes down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

Twitter Pays Tribute To Irish Grinstead

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Metro Boomin Performs At VMAs, Teases Future Project, And Pays Tribute To His Mother

September 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Metro Boomin is on an unprecedented winning streak right now. After taking over the backend of 2022 with the release of his incredible HEROES & VILLAINS tape, it seems like there is nothing that is going to get in the way of Metro’s dominance. He swung into the recording booth to produce the soundtrack for the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse film. Now, we have two of the most-anticipated releases maybe of the past five years, with his two collaboration projects. One of those is his project with Future, which has been teased relentlessly up until this point. We got more confirmation at the VMAs last night.

According to Fader, right before Future joined Metro Boomin on stage to perform their hit, “Superhero (Heroes & Villains),” the producer gave the crowd another update. “MTV VMA 2023 what we doin? Me and Pluto album on the way,” Metrooo shouted out to the crowd. He hovered about the stage behind the DJ booth, as the Atlanta trap rap superstar spit his verses. Then, right before the beat switch on “Superhero,” Future exited stage left so three other artists could take the stage.

Metro Boomin And More Perform “Superhero (Heroes & Villains)” And “Calling” At VMAs: Watch

The hit song “Calling” from the Spider-Verse album was up next. Swae Lee, followed by NAV, and then A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, came together to put on a laid-back show for the fans. The phone flashlights were waving in the crowd as all three put in a nice performance. It was touching and low-key, but there was a reason both of these songs were chosen by Metro. Uproxx got word that he was paying tribute to his late mother, Leslie Wayne.

What are your initial thoughts on Metro Boomin’s performances of “Superhero (Heroes & Villains)” and “Calling” at the 2023 MTV VMAs? Which song was put on better? Are you still excited for his and Future’s collab album? We want 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 Metro Boomin and the rest of the music world.

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B.G. Honors Soulja Slim On What Would Be His 46th Birthday

September 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

B.G. honored Soulja Slim on social media, Saturday, celebrating what would’ve been his 46th birthday. In doing so, he shared a throwback video that features Slim’s mom as well as himself rapping alongside the late rapper and sharing some laughs.

“Waaahhhh! What’s up world?,” B.G. said in the caption. “Today is the BDay of my big brother and 1 of the realist and dopest n****s to ever pick up a mic and walk the treacherous streets of #ChopperCity … #SouljaSlim.”

B.G. At The VH1 Hip Hop Honors Ceremony

NEW YORK – OCTOBER 04: Rapper BG attends the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

He continued: “Words can’t explain how much I miss my dawg.. I know if he was still here the face of #hiphop would look totally different..with that being said, he’s living threw me, so prepare for the #TheHeartOfTheStreets and #TheGhostOfJamesTapp.” Fans joined in with supportive messages in the comments section. Slim was shot and killed on November 6, 2003, outside of his mother’s home in New Orleans. He was just 26 years old. Check out B.G.’s tribute to the rapper on Instagram below.

B.G. Pays Tribute To Soulja Slim

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The post comes after B.G. finally got out of prison, earlier this month, after serving over a decade behind bars for weapons and witness tampering charges. In another post on September 3, he reflected on his perspective of seeing the outside for the first time. He wrote: “The main focus, is to stay focused. I’m not letting nobody rob me of my productivity, prosperity, positivity and peace of mind. My dreams then got bigger and my vision is clearer. 13 years was more then enough time for me to change the reckless path I was on. I’m getting back in the 100MillionDolla race, and my big homie gave me the route. #RNS”

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Tory Lanez’s “Alone At Prom” Album Inspiration, Alexa, Gets Touching Tribute From Singer After Death

September 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Being behind bars is hard enough, but knowing that life is continuing on without you for those you love on the outside only adds an extra layer of anxiety for many of those serving time. Besides missing out on major milestones, prisoners also bypass many tragedies, such as illness and funerals. Less than a year into his sentence, Tory Lanez is learning this the hard way as he says goodbye to a recently deceased friend via Instagram.

On Thursday (September 7), the father of one’s profile lit up with a message dedicated to a woman named Alexa, who was a muse for Lanez’s 2021 Alone At Prom album. It’s unclear exactly how, or when she died, though the R&B artist had nothing but beautiful things to say about their relationship. “ALEXA… A close friend to me and so many, a beautiful soul and the muse that revolutionized ‘Alone At Prom,’” he penned from his cell.

Tory Lanez’s Past Muse Tragically Loses Her Life

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“We laughed, we worked, we partied, and we shared many deep conversations and moments together,” Lanez reflected. “I should have been there to stop this from happening . It hurts more that I was not able to say my final goodbyes at your Ceremony of Life, but I promise to make your legacy live on. You meant so much to so many of us . May your imprint be stamped on the world forever as you Rest in Paradise.” In the heartfelt caption’s accompanying photo dump, the 31-year-old shared some of his favourite memories with Alexa, including the time they spent on set filming visuals together.

Interestingly, Tory Lanez’s heartfelt tribute to his fallen friend surfaced online around the same time we heard about the plea deal he reportedly refused. Apparently, the Canadian was offered an opportunity that would see him spending only four years in prison, rather than 10, but he wasn’t interested. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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