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Tyler, The Creator Stays Noided On Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

October 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

October’s almost over, and we’re lucky we got some great hip-hop to close the month out on our latest Fire Emoji playlist update, which rounded up the best of the best drops this week. Kicking things off is Tyler, The Creator with his lead CHROMAKOPIA single, “Noid.” With a raw Zamrock sample, a creative beat switch, and a jam-packed journey of musical embellishments, fans can’t wait to hear this on tour alongside Lil Yachty and Paris Texas. Speaking of the Los Angeles duo, they also dropped a song this week titled “RökKOut.” Their laidback chemistry fits really well with a peppy drum beat and some amazing bass and synth lines.

As for other new songs on Fire Emoji this week, The Alchemist and ScHoolboy Q enlisted Freddie Gibbs for “Ferraris In The Rain Part 2.” The Big Boss Rabbit does a great job of riding Uncle Al’s original beat and adds some new life to the already solid cut. Wiz Khalifa also joins the list, building up Kush + Orange Juice 2 hype with the woozy new record “Hide It” with Don Toliver. If you’re looking for something a bit more gritty, look no further than Gucci Mane and Sexyy Red’s slow-burning but hard-hitting collab, “You Don’t Love Me.”

HNHH Fire Emoji Playlist: Stream

For the fans of more soulful hip-hop out there, Aminé recently fulfilled that hunger with a new two-pack, “Passenger Princess / Adam.” The former of those features Smino and sees them lust for a woman in their lives with some unsurprisingly impressive flow displays. Moving onto new projects on Fire Emoji, Hunxho recently unveiled his latest project, Thank God. It’s a nice balance of more melancholy street fare such as “Hot Boy” featuring Lil Durk and more boisterous and brash trap bangers.

In addition, we have some deluxe editions to talk about this week: G Herbo’s Big Swerv 2.0 and Megan Thee Stallion’s MEGAN: ACT II. If you want a taster for both, we’d recommend the passionate “Ball” with Meek Mill for the former and the smooth “Bigger In Texas” for the latter. Let us know what your favorite Fire Emoji inclusion was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. As always, come back to HNHH for the latest hip-hop releases around the clock.

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Young Thug’s RICO Trial Put On Hold Amid Mistrial Rumors

October 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug’s trial is still underway, but earlier today, proceedings were put on hold until Monday (October 28). According to 11Alive, court was canceled and negotiations are taking place, though it remains unclear exactly what’s being negotiated. News of the delay comes amid rumors that the trial could be ruled a mistrial following one witness’ testimony.

Lil Durk’s former artist SlimeLife Shawty took the stand earlier this week, and read a “Free Qua” hashtag aloud. Reportedly, it had been redacted on the screen but not on the paper he was reading from. As a result, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker is reportedly considering a mistrial, though she already shut down a motion for a mistrial with prejudice.

YSL RICO Trial Proceedings Will Continue On October 28

Young Thug’s RICO Trial Put On Hold Amid Mistrial Rumors — Rapper Young Thug attends Gunna Drip or Drown 2 “A Listening Experience” at Georgia Aquarium on February 19, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

“I am sorry y’all have this gigantic, ginormous, universe of evidence that, maybe if you narrowed down, you wouldn’t be making these kinds of mistakes. But, I believe that to be a mistake. So, I’m gonna deny a motion for a mistrial with prejudice… would you like a mistrial without prejudice?” she asked in court yesterday. With that being said, there could be a major update on the case coming soon, but fans won’t hear anything until at least next week.

Before the judge cleared the courtroom today, Young Thug was able to make a statement with his outfit. He sported a hoodie that said “I [heart] Mariah” in honor of his girlfriend, Mariah The Scientist. The couple celebrated their three-year anniversary earlier this month, and she’s been holding him down throughout his time behind bars. What do you think of the YSL RICO trial getting put on hold until Monday? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Cardi B Promises Her “Amazing And Unique” Sophomore Album Is “Coming Really Soon”

October 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cardi B has been teasing her long-awaited sophomore album for a very long time, to the point where it’s honestly getting funny. After all, you can only make so many “coming soon” posts and statements before fans start really second-guessing themselves. But fortunately for her, at least these new updates from her come with an extra tangible hint that roots them in a more believable context. The Bronx femcee went on Twitter Spaces on Wednesday (October 17) to talk about why she’s now in Los Angeles for a little over a week, and she relayed that it’s all about her next LP.

“I’m also in L.A. because I have to do something pertaining the album,” Cardi B expressed. “I know you guys are going to be like, ‘What the f**k, b***h?’ But it’s something that’s gonna be done really f***ing quick. It’s just gonna be a one-two. I did it when I was pregnant, and nothing came out how I wanted it to come, out so we’re going to do it again. It’s going to be amazing and unique because everything I do, it’s got to be amazing and unique. I’m sorry for the delay. It’s not going to be a crazy delay. It’s going to come out amazing. I’m going to be out here for nine days. Album is coming really, really soon, announcements is coming really really soon. Things are getting more done now! I’m not pregnant no more.”

Cardi B’s Recent Twitter Spaces Session

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In addition, Cardi B also reportedly spoke on her third child and on her divorce from Offset, which became a pretty wild and contentious affair to witness on social media. Specifically, she said that she feels “weird” about being single because, even though she’s enjoying herself, she doesn’t want to distract herself from working on this new album. All in all, the 32-year-old just wants peace and is a little too paranoid right now to give her time to others, per her words.

Meanwhile, Cardi B recently had a wild birthday celebration, allegedly flashing her fellow femcee GloRilla during her party on a FaceTime call. We’ll see if all these energies manifest into a new studio album sooner rather than later…

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Tyla Expands Her Vision On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

October 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If you’re looking for new jams to add to your rotation, we’ve got you covered with our latest R&B Season playlist update to round up the best of the best new releases this week, whether it’s within or adjacent to the genre. Leading the way is the expanded version of Tyla’s self-titled debut album, which contains a couple of new cuts at the top of the tracklist. Most notably, “PUSH 2 START” fuses all the styles that she’s been a star for as of late: Afrobeat, amapiano, R&B, and pop. In addition, the catchy flows and vocal harmonies give this record a larger than life feel while still being intimate.

Speaking of expanded deluxe editions on R&B Season, Jorja Smith has offered just that by adding some new remixes and re-imaginations of her falling or flying LP. What’s more is that they also vary when it comes to genre, with some alternate versions here indulging in jungle, garage, or even reggae. As for the “Lately” remix with Craig David, the straightforward R&B cut doesn’t deviate much from the original. But David does add some engaging vocal chemistry to one of the smoothest tracks on the original full-length.

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

Also, we wanted to shout out Isaiah Falls’ new two-pack LUCKY ME, which contains the solo cut “HAVE MY BABIES?” and “BUTTERFLIES” with Joyce Wrice. The latter is a very sultry and soft-spoken collaboration that drenches its bass and synth pads in reverb and adds some other embellishments like chimes, faint strings, and fuzzy wah guitar. It’s one of the more traditional R&B songs you’ll find this week, but a nevertheless relaxing one. After all, sometimes this vibe just hits the spot like no other.

Finally, we’d be remiss not to mention Mabel’s upbeat team-up with Ty Dolla $ign, “Stupid Dumb.” It creates a lot of tension before finally falling into a clubby rhythm, and its minimal approach highlights each vocal performance quite well. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season pick was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, stick around for the latest amazing musical releases around the clock.

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GloRilla & Pharrell Bring The Heat To Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

October 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Our latest Fire Emoji playlist update is here to round up the best of the best hip-hop releases of the week. Leading the way, of course, is the new debut studio album from GloRilla, GLORIOUS, and it’s about as fun, bombastic, grimy, and hard-hitting as you would expect. The energy is on high all the way through, especially thanks to standouts like “WHATCHU KNOW ABOUT ME” featuring Sexyy Red. Elsewhere, Pharrell came through with the soundtrack for his LEGO biopic Piece By Piece, which goes through many of his best tracks and productions. But there are some new gems too, such as Tyler, The Creator’s “VIRGINIA BOY” remix.

Moving along on Fire Emoji, we have Cordae’s new single “Mad As F*ck” with its easy-going trap beat and some pretty standard but nonetheless well-spat flows. His performance on here is a bit more brag-heavy, catchy, confident, and aggressive than we’re used to, which is always a welcome change in either direction – especially ahead of a new project on the way. In addition, Lil Durk continues to build hype for his next album Deep Thoughts with the new single “Late Checkout” featuring Hunxho. It comes just a week before the LP comes out, and points to some of the melancholic and lovelorn narratives that could pop up on it.

HNHH Fire Emoji Playlist: Stream

Speaking of albums, BigXthaPlug came through with TAKE CARE, which is one of the more raw and slow-burning releases you’ll hear on Fire Emoji this week. That’s not only due to the slow Southern trap that he embodies so well on cuts like “Leave Me Alone,” but also thanks to how his storytelling and deliveries stick with you after you finish the album. Moving across the Atlantic, we have a new record to talk about from Skepta and Flo Milli titled “Why Lie?” It’s one of the more melodic performances you’ll find in his recent catalog.

Finally, we wanted to shout out Ab-Soul’s new song, “Squeeze 1St 2.” The sample flip and percussive swing here is engaging, the flows are beautifully unrestrained, and his bars remain clever and compelling. Let us know what your favorite Fire Emoji pick was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest great rap drops around the clock.

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Kanye West Reportedly Living “Upper-Class Homeless” In Tokyo While Crafting New Album

October 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West is still spending a lot of time in Tokyo, and we now have some new theories and information as to why. Moreover, hip-hop journalist Touré reportedly spoke to TMZ about the matter on Friday (October 11), and he suggested that Ye is living an “upper-class homeless” lifestyle. This is because he’s still staying at a hotel rather than up-keeping a home, which is apparently what he prefers. Not only that, but Touré also reportedly claimed that the Chicago artist is hunkered down in his hotel room working on his next solo album Bully, which will apparently be self-produced.

Also, one of the music writer’s alleged sources reportedly spoke on how the Yeezy mogul isn’t bothered in the Japanese city thanks to respectful fans letting him quietly roam alone, a sharp contrast to the paparazzi presence in Los Angeles. Elsewhere, though, Kanye West’s presence in Tokyo raised some eyebrows for fans, as his wife Bianca Censori didn’t accompany him for a couple of outings. Divorce rumors quickly followed, although they axed this speculation with a recent shopping trip this week.

Kanye West Performing In China

Kanye West New Album Tokyo Living Hotel Hip Hop News — HAIKOU, CHINA – SEPTEMBER 15: American rapper Kanye West performs during his Vultures Listening Experience at Wuyuan River Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Haikou, Hainan Province of China. (Photo by Luo Yunfei/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

Speaking of Bianca Censori, Kanye West’s former alleged “Director of Intelligence” anonymously sued him for lack of payment and infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiff alleges that Ye originally hired him as his campaign manager for his presidency bid, and that he ordered him to investigate Censori and the Kardashians. While the man didn’t specify why he allegedly followed the G.O.O.D. Music artist’s current wife around without her knowledge, he did allege that Kanye wanted him to look into his previous wife’s family’s alleged “criminal links” over alleged sex trafficking.

Elsewhere in the world of Kanye West, some vault leftovers continue to emerge every once in a while, such as a recent leak of the unreleased music video for “RoboCop.” As for his current Tokyo stay, we hope that he continues to find peace and focus on his craft rather than on his antics and controversies. Of course, there’s no shortage of those these days. But perhaps this distance and seclusion will result in a new, better, and more healed era for the divisive superstar.

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Scarface Reveals He Underwent Open Heart Surgery That “Could’ve Went Either Way”

October 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Scarface has revealed that he underwent open heart surgery six weeks ago, after cryptically alluding to a hospitalization on social media in August. In a new update, he wrote to his fans: “6wks ago I underwent open heart surgery, to be upright and smiling today shows you that God aint nothing to play with… and again I say, I’m grateful, it could’ve went either way, yet I’m still alive…”

Tons of Scarface’s collaborators from over the years shared love in the comments section. “& we in this thread are appreciative for you being here still on this plane,” Questlove wrote, while Project Pat added: “praise God.” Plenty of other fans shared supportive messages as well. “Yes! Glad to hear. May the good Lord continue to protect & keep you in his favor. AMEN!!!” one user wrote. Another added: “So blessed that you are up and about and feeling better! Very grateful for you and the blessings you bring to this plane simply by your existence. May you continue in abundant health and joy!”

Scarface Performs During The Legends Concert In Alabama

Rapper Scarface (Brad Jordan) performs with a live band during The Legends Concert at The Orion Amphitheater on April 12, 2024, in Huntsville, Alabama. (Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images)

When Scarface shared his initial hospitalization several celebrities popped in the comments section of that post as well. They included Chance The Rapper, Royce da 5’9, DJ Quik, DJ Premier, Mannie Fresh, E40, and more. Plenty of the artists expressed their desire to be able to work with the hip-hop legend again. Check out Scarface’s latest Instagram update below.

Scarface Provides An Update On His Health

The updates come after Scarface attended the Grandmaster Awards in Las Vegas over the weekend. At the event, he was honored alongside Kool Moe Dee, Grandmaster Caz, and Roxanne Shanté. Be on the lookout for further updates on Scarface on HotNewHipHop.

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Victoria Monet Dominates Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

October 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

R&B Season returns with the best the genre and its adjacent styles had to offer this week, with our latest update holding some curious gems. One of these is the deluxe version of Victoria Monet’s JAGUAR II, which features a couple of new tracks and a refreshing reminder of how good the original version was. We’d recommend you check out “1900’s” for a submerged, rich, and Michael-Jackson-tributing cut with a lot of personality and interesting timbral approaches. What’s more is that Monét also released a new Spotify Single with Bryson Tiller titled “We Might Even Be Falling In Love (Duet),” a reimagining of her previous song.

Next on R&B Season is “Porcelain” by JoJo, which mixes some classic soaring vocal melodies with rattling percussion and a subtle “I Wanna Rock” sample. It’s a bit of a drill flip as it goes along, but it never falls too deeply into that style to take away from the overall ethereal vibe of the track. On the other side of the spectrum, Honey Bxby’s new single “LEFT EYE” is more of a soulful cut with crisp drums and resonant string arrangements in the background. It also helps that Bxby’s charisma is very palpable here, working in some charismatic lines and vocal melodies.

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

Ironically enough, we have two other R&B-related deluxe editions to talk about. The first is the expanded version of BJ The Chicago Kid’s Gravy, which is even more tender now thanks to its extra additions. Also, one of 2023’s best got a revamp with Sampha’s deluxe release of Lahai. “Dancing Circles 2.0” not only speeds things up tempo-wise, but adds some frenetic drumming and gorgeous pianos to give the original song a more propulsive feel.

Finally, we wanted to shout out the latest track from City Fidelia, “Ring On Your Hand” with JYDN HILL. For the dancehall fans out there, this scratches that itch in a bit more of an icy and minimal way than usual while still emphasizing the beautiful vocal runs to bring that sunny atmosphere. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season pick was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for more amazing music drops around the clock.

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Ferg & Future Bring Their “Allure” To Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

October 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Fire Emoji is back to catch you up on the best new hip-hop releases, and our latest fall update has a lot of energy to run through. Kicking the rollercoaster off is Ferg’s latest single “Allure” featuring Future, a pretty icy and hard-hitting trap cut with some charismatic flows. More importantly, it’s a charismatic meld of the Harlem MC’s confident bravado and Pluto’s woozy croons. Next is the new Lil Durk single “Monitoring Me,” which uses regal chord hits and a slow-moving trap beat to control Smurk’s haphazard flows. Still, it’s one of the more exciting and fresh performances on his behalf in recent years, so we can’t wait for what’s next.

In addition to these new singles, our Fire Emoji also highlights one of the biggest rap albums this week: Tee Grizzley’s Post Traumatic. It’s a very lengthy tracklist, but that means that there are plenty of fulfilled chances for the Detroit spitter to impress. “I Know” featuring Fridayy is a passionate and cavernous ballad fusion, whereas cuts like “Swear To God” featuring Future are much more aggressive and menacing.

HNHH Fire Emoji Playlist: Stream

As far as some more alternative selections on Fire Emoji, Cochise and Aminé really understood the assignment on their new single, “NASTY.” Thanks to buzzing and persistent bass, frenetic snares, jagged and sporadic synth hits, and some quirky and high-pitched vocal inflections, this is one of the most colorful cuts you’ll find this week. But for those looking for a more lyrical offering, look no further than Benny The Butcher’s “Jesus Arms” with 38 Spesh and Busta Rhymes. It’s a classic combination: wild rhyme schemes, fiery deliveries, a crisp drum break, and a variety of melodic elements to spruce the onslaught up.

When talking about the bubbling underground that’s almost at mainstream levels, Nettspend reps that crowd with the raw and rattling new single “F*CK SWAG.” Finally, we wanted to shout out ian’s new track “End Up Gone” for its simple but engaging beat. Let us know what your favorite Fire Emoji inclusion was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the best new music around the clock.

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Ciara & Busta Rhymes Ask “Wassup” On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

September 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The fall is still bringing us a lot of great new music releases, and our latest R&B Season update is here to round up the best of the best the genre’s related drops had to offer this week. As for our blockbuster pick, we can’t deny that Tommy Richman made his mark with his debut album COYOTE. We’d recommend you check the whole thing out, but “TENNESSEE” with Trevor Spitta and Zachary Moon is a particular highlight. Each artist compliments each other’s charisma with trade-off verses and refrains over a bouncy and nocturnal trap-inspired beat. It’s the right balance of building off past work while putting a foot forward.

Elsewhere on R&B Season, we also wanted to shout out Ciara and Busta Rhymes for their woozy and minimal new record, “Wassup.” The cut starts off with some whispered and rapid R&B flows and vocal melodies, building up the track’s sultry but nonetheless hard-hitting and atmospheric instrumental. Eventually, Busta comes through with his trademark speed, beating the drum pattern into the ground and electrifying the sparse synths and bass. At the end of the day, the song succeeds at its goal to entrance and excite listeners thanks to its balance of speed and vibes.

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

As far as new albums from the R&B world this week, we have to mention Leon Thomas’ latest full-length, MUTT. With guests like Masego, Wale, Ty Dolla $ign, Freddie Gibbs, Baby Rose, and Axl Folie, he was able to construct a versatile, lush, and engaging body of work. However, Thomas shines solo on the standout “SAFE PLACE,” which is a horn-bolstered and stark display of passion. The big highlight, though, is his performance, which goes through various fast flows that don’t compromise his charismatic bars and deliveries.

Finally, we’d be remiss not to send Mustafa’s new album Dunya your way. It’s a gorgeous, heartfelt, and tender collection of tracks like “I’ll Go Anywhere” that really entice you with their light but resonant instrumentation. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season pick was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, stick around on HNHH to stay up to date on new music around the clock.

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