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Drake Headlines Our Stacked New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

August 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

We got an avalanche of great new hip-hop releases this week, so let’s tune into our latest Fire Emoji playlist update to catch up with the best of the best. The big drop this time around was Drake’s 100 GIGS project, which gave fans three new songs as well as a whole lot of bonus content, behind-the-scenes peeks, and early versions and recordings of other tracks. As far as other albums or long-form offerings this week, we got two highly anticipated LPs. Polo G made a triumphant return with HOOD POET thanks to fiery performances like “Bad Kids” with GloRilla, whereas Latto came through with what many are calling her best project yet with Sugar Honey Iced Tea, on which “Brokey” is a big highlight.

Elsewhere, we also got a lot of hot new singles on Fire Emoji this week. One of the most surprising but also exciting collabs we witnessed was the team-up between Travis Scott and Asake on “Active,” a single for the latter’s upcoming album. Speaking of link-ups, a recent new music video also has a lot of fans revisiting and bumping Megan Thee Stallion and Yuki Chiba’s “Mamushi.”

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In addition, Fire Emoji held more surprises this week thanks to Ciara and BossMan Dlow’s “Run It Up” and its bombastic harmonies. Hype also continues to build and grow for Hanumankind and Kalmi’s Project Pat homage, “Big Dawgs,” and it’s great to see this song build more momentum. Detroit also got a big reason to stand up proudly this week thanks to Boldy James, Tee Grizzley, and Harry Fraud’s “Cecil Fielder.” As for some love down South, Kodak Black came back with the menacing “Hit Stick” with his classic drawl.

Rounding out the list, we have a pretty vibrant collab with Skilla Baby, Doe Boy, and Flo Milli’s “Special.” Finally, don’t forget to check out Warhol.SS and KARRAHBOOO’s “BLOCKLIST” for the most current sound on this update. Check our Fire Emoji playlist out above and let us know what your favorite inclusion on it was this week down in the comments section below. Don’t forget to also tell us what else we missed this week and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest great music drops around the clock.

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TI’s Atlanta Arrest May Not Have Been A Case Of Mistaken Identity

August 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this month, TI’s trip to an Atlanta airport took a bizarre turn, as he was mistaken for a man wanted for stalking and domestic violence. Reportedly, law enforcement responded to an active warrant from Baltimore for Clifford Harris, which is TI’s government name. He was arrested and taken to Clayton County jail, though his attorney got him out within hours.

“This case highlights a concern that the State’s Attorney has raised previously and uncovers legislative changes that should be considered to ensure fair and appropriate use of the court commissioner’s office, including allowing input from our prosecutors before an arrest warrant is issued,” a spokesperson for the Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office said of the debacle. “We are investigating the circumstances surrounding the issuance of charges and the warrant in this case.”

New Details Of TI’s Arrest Revealed

TI’s Atlanta Arrest May Not Have Been A Case Of Mistaken Identity — T.I. performs onstage during the Scott Mills Intro Dinner to kick off the BET Awards 2024 Weekend at LAVO Hollywood on June 27, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)

Now, however, a new report by The Baltimore Banner suggests that this may not have been a case of mistaken identity after all. Aside from TI’s full government name, the woman wrote his birth date in court documents, accusing him and his wife of harassment. “I was hit and beat up punched, stalked and harassed me on the dates I gave,” Crystal Gorham Gorham wrote. “I was threatened to be murdered by this individual.”

This isn’t the only legal situation TI has been dealing with as of late, however. In July, he and his wife Tiny filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by an anonymous woman. She accuses them of drugging and assaulting her. They deny the allegations, and argued that “the statute of limitations for such claims has long expired.” What do you think of TI getting arrested earlier this month? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Jhene Aiko & Khalid Set The Tone Of Our “R&B Season” Playlist Update

August 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

As summer reaches its peak and fall draws closer, our R&B Season playlist only continues to heat up. Last week, we saw some solid releases from various fan favorites of the genre. Jhene Aiko leads the pack with all the positive vibes, crooning about finding the inner strength and wisdom to let go of a relationship that’s run its course on “guidance.” She channels her guiding light on the ethereal track, which could best be described as a self-love anthem, delivering optimistic lyrics about freedom, hope, and embracing a new season of one’s life. The song also arrived alongside an equally dreamy piano-only version.

Next up on our R&B Season playlist is Khalid, who unveiled his third studio album Sincere on Friday. The hitmaker admits that the project’s been a long time coming, and fans agree that it was certainly worth the wait. He enters our playlist with his track “Heatstroke,” which is a considerable departure from Aiko’s entry.

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The melancholy cut embodies the end of summer and sees Khalid compare the changing of seasons to a changing relationship. He sings about watching a romance come to a close, while still feeling hopeful that they can turn things around. It’s certainly a standout on the album and showcases the creative maturity he aimed for with this latest release.

Finally, Kehlani teamed up with Jordan Adetunji for a remix of his hit track, “Kehlani.” Considering that the song was based on her, it’s only fitting that she hopped on, and listeners aren’t disappointed. She delivers the same kind of “boss” energy that inspired the original single, making for a fun addition to one of the hottest songs of the summer. What do you think of our latest R&B Season playlist entries? What was your favorite release of the week? Check out the playlist above, share your thoughts below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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ASAP Rocky & Big Sean Lead The Way On Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update

August 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

This Friday was a big one for hip-hop releases, as fans got to hear new music from some of the genre’s best, which can all be found on our Fire Emoji playlist. ASAP Rocky gave fans a taste of what’s to come on his eagerly anticipated album Don’t Be Dumb, teaming up with Jessica Pratt for “HIGHJACK.” Fans are sure he took at least a couple of shots at Drake on the laid-back single, setting the tone for the remainder of the LP dropping on August 30.

Big Sean also gave listeners another peek at his upcoming project Better Me Than You with “On Up.” He goes deep on the tender track, leaning into themes of fatherhood, mortality, and purpose. NAV got introspective too, albeit in a much raunchier way, teaming up with Cash Cobain and Bay Swag for “6AM Thoughts.” He came through once again this week, this time slowing it down for his solo cut “Rexdale.”

ASAP Rocky, Big Sean, Killer Mike & More Deliver: Stream

Moving onto Polo G, he linked up with his fellow Chicago rapper Lil Durk for “We Uh Shoot,” delivering hard-hitting bars about clashing with opps. Mike WiLL Made-It brought about another stellar collaboration with “High3r,” enlisting the help of both Lil Wayne and Lil Yachty. Weezy’s verse in particular stole the show, reminding listeners that he’s still the GOAT. BigXthaPlug also hopped on country star Shaboozey’s “Drink Don’t Need No Mix,” making for an ideal blend of styles.

Finally, Killer Mike dropped off Michael & The Mighty Midnight Revival: Songs For Sinners & Saints, an epilogue to his Grammy-winning album, Michael. He joined forces with Project Pat and Key Glock to put a spin on his high-octane track, delivering “STILL TALK’N THAT SH*T.” What do you think of this week’s additions to the playlist? Are you looking forward to ASAP Rocky’s new album? What about Big Sean’s? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign Fans Question “Vultures 2” Release Date After It’s Deleted

August 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yesterday, a message on the YZY website seemingly confirmed the release date of Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s highly anticipated project, Vultures 2. “VULTURES 2 COMING AUGUST 2ND,” the message read, leaving fans eager to hear what’s to come. Many were also skeptical about the announcement, however, as it wasn’t the first release date they’d heard. The album was originally slated for release in March, then May, then put on hold indefinitely.

“I’ll believe it when I see it,” one fan said on X upon reading the news. “Believe at your own risk,” another urged. Now, it appears as though these commenters could have been onto something, as the announcement has been wiped from the YZY site. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean that Vultures 2 won’t arrive tomorrow, but it’s certainly managed to fuel fans’ suspicions.

Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures 2 Announcement Wiped From YZY Website

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With that being said, some fans were more hopeful than ever that the duo would stay on schedule this time around. After all, the cover art has already been revealed, and they just announced a listening party for the project in Taiwan. The listening party was first announced late last month and is supposed to take place on August 25. Needless to say, the now-nonexistent announcement has them confused. Fortunately, fans won’t have to wait too much longer to find out whether or not they were serious about the release date. For now, it looks like things could go either way.

Following the release of Vultures 2, Ye and Ty are expected to unveil a third joint album, Vultures 3. At the time of writing, a release date for that is nowhere in sight. What do you think of the Vultures 2 release date announcement being removed from the Yeezy website? Do you think this means they won’t be dropping tomorrow? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Childish Gambino Closes The Curtains On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

July 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If you’re stressed out or happy about Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 U.S. presidential race, then match the occasion by chilling out or celebrate with our latest R&B Season playlist update, rounding up the best of the best the genre had to offer with this week’s releases. The headliner this time around is Childish Gambino’s new album Bando Stone And The New World, his final project under the moniker and his swan song that sums up his artistic talents. Soulful cuts like “In The Night” with Amaarae and Jorja Smith are gorgeously lush, and we thank Donald Glover for the amazing art that his musical persona gave us over the past fifteen or so years.

In addition, we have a generational crossover with Usher’s remix of 4batz’s “act iv: fckin u again (18+).” Over a slow, muddy, and laidback R&B instrumental, the two singers show off a lot of chemistry and emulate some truly sensual vibes with their lyrics and deliveries. While they might have different levels of showmanship in your eyes, their vocal tones meld quite well together. Also, the more straightforward percussion on this track makes for a nice fusion of the old and the new.

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

Elsewhere on our R&B Season playlist update this week, you’ll also find the latest single from Khalid, the chilled-out “Ground.” The production here is mostly atmospheric, with a lot of reverb making the stark drums and low-key synth pads all the more ethereal. Vocally, the dynamic cut boasts low croons and soft reaches into a higher pitch, and it all works well as an overall smoky approach. It’s also a narratively reflective record, looking back at innocuous memories and feeling grounded within them.

Finally, we wanted to shout out the new Blxst album, I’ll Always Come Find You. There’s a lot of catchiness and creative genre fusions all throughout, but the bouncy house rhythms and occasional hits of distortion on “I Need Your Love” with Ty Dolla $ign are a particular highlight. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season playlist inclusion was this week, as well as what else we missed, down there in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, stick around on HNHH for more amazing music releases around the clock.

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Big Sean & Denzel Curry Blaze Through Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

July 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

As the summer heats up, so does our Fire Emoji playlist, whose newest update rounds up the best of the best hip-hop that dropped this week. There are a lot of big releases to talk about, and one of those is Denzel Curry’s new project King Of The Mischievous South Vol. 2. Across 15 tracks, fiery verses, and bombastic guest performances, the Florida native built a hard-hitting and consistent body of work led by highlights like “HOODLUMZ” with PlayThatBoiZay and A$AP Rocky and “SET IT” with Maxo Kream. In addition, Big Sean fully launched the hype behind his next album with the new single “Yes.”

Elsewhere on our Fire Emoji playlist, you’ll find one of the most exciting, talked-about, and anticipated releases this summer: Childish Gambino’s new album Bando Stone And The New World. It feels like a summary of Donald Glover’s entire discography, bringing lush and soulful jams plus boisterous and aggressive lyrical displays. If you’re looking for the more amped-up side of Bando Stone, “Yoshinoya” contains possibly the most impressive rap performance on the LP. Also, the Yeat-assisted “Cruisin’” is a futuristic banger that continues the 2093 creative’s excellent streak in 2024.

HNHH Fire Emoji Playlist: Stream

However, if you’re looking for more straightforward trunk-knockers on Fire Emoji this week, we’ve got you covered with Rob49 and Cardi B’s new collab, “On Dat Money.” Thanks to a high-octane percussive pattern, equally rapid flows, and a lot of vivid and impactful flexes, it’s one of the most gritty cuts that dropped this week. Speaking of femcees, Culture Jam brought together BIA, Lakeyah, and Flau’jae for the new track “Can’t Get Enough,” which takes more of a clubby bounce. It’s a pretty minimal record overall, but cool and confident lyrical performances take center stage without complaint.

Rich The Kid also made his full-length comeback this week with Life’s A Gamble, on which “Not In The Mood” featuring Offset is a particularly wavy cut. Finally, we want to salute Lil Yachty for his woozy and buzzy new single “Lets Get On Dey A**.” Let us know what your favorite Fire Emoji inclusion was this week, as well as what else we missed, down there in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest killer hip-hop drops around the clock.

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Tink & Zacari Chill Us Out On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

July 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

If you were too busy this weekend to catch up on new music, don’t worry: our latest R&B Season playlist update is here to round up the best of the best R&B this week. Our first pick comes from Tink, who just dropped her new album Winter’s Diary 5 with a robust 16 tracks and some variety throughout to speed things up and slow them down. In particular, we’d recommend the Skilla Baby-assisted “Playa” for its fitting fusion of earworm melodies and a bouncy Detroit or West Coast-inspired beat. Thanks to engaging flows, rubbery bass, and very dreamy keys and chimes throughout, this song is as much of a vibe as it is a banger.

However, if you’re looking for some more straightforward R&B, then Zacari and Ty Dolla $ign have you covered with their new collaboration, “Ave Maria.” This is from the former’s new album Bliss, and it’s a pretty cool balance between melodic cadences and an earthy but still woozy instrumental. Even though it’s not topically the most romantic track either has ever done, the sultriness and atmosphere really comes through in the gospel-inspired production. There are also plenty of electronic embellishments throughout that also make this cut a bit more dynamic.

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

Elsewhere on our new R&B Season update, we have a much more old-school and grand offering from Camper, Ari Lennox, and Jeremih titled “War.” The brash horns and patient kicks on this cut are a true highlight, in addition to the gorgeous vocals from the artists involved, of course. Not only that, but it’s also able to maintain a soulful and vintage aesthetic despite its chop-ups of the kicks and instrumentation. It’s a very compelling and seamless combination that’s hard to pull off and even harder to emulate naturally.

Finally, we’d be remiss not to mention Isaiah Falls’ new album Drugs N’ Lullabies. While there are numerous standouts throughout, we’d recommend the drowsy and intoxicating “GOLD ON MY TEETH” with Clicklak as a taster. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season 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 more stunning music releases around the clock.

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Eminem Scorches The Rap Game On Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

July 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Welcome back to our Fire Emoji playlist update, where we rounded up the best of the best hip-hop releases of the week for your convenience. Moreover, we have a big release leading the way this week: Eminem’s highly anticipated new album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce). While there are definitely some more tender, somber, and light-hearted moments on the project, it’s also full of fiery bangers and a whole lot of bars. If you want a taster of the LP before diving in, we’d recommend the opener “Renaissance,” the JID-assisted “Fuel,” and the Sly Pyper-assisted “Lucifer” to get an idea of what you’re in for.

Elsewhere on Fire Emoji, and speaking of new albums, we also wanted to shout out Jay Worthy and DāM-FunK’s new project, Magic Hour. It’s also a lengthy and expansive release, featuring a lot of awesome guests and embracing a fully drenched West Coast aesthetic. As far as highlights, we’d look no further than the bouncy, smooth, and summery “Heartstop” featuring Channel Tres. Thanks to funky bass, nostalgic keys, and some old-school drums, it sounds like a wonderful throwback with a lot of contemporary vocal charisma.

HNHH Fire Emoji Playlist: Stream

In addition, Fire Emoji also boasts a lot of hot new collaborations this week, including BossMan Dlow and Lil Baby’s new team-up, “PJ.” It’s a pretty straightforward trap banger with boastful bars and simple but still engaging flows, but the real highlight is hearing these MCs trade the mic. As for other collabs, we also got a Cali/ATL/Detroit team-up with YG, Lil Yachty, and Babyface Ray’s new single, “STUPID.” The bounce is absolutely undeniable, and each rapper takes turns with some comical bars and fit-like-a-glove flows.

Ice Spice and Central Cee also linked up with a lot of chemistry for a new style-melding single, mixing New York and UK drill with Jersey club on “Did It First.” Finally, Veeze and Rylo Rodriguez gifted fans with a shimmery, laidback, and woozy new single titled “F*cked A Fan.” 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 latest great rap drops around the clock.

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Karlissa Saffold Claims Blueface’s Father “Ain’t The Daddy” After Legal Drama Update

July 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s been particularly quiet since Blueface and Chrisean Rock got arrested, leaving fans more anxious than ever to hear an update on the on-and-off couple. Fortunately, the “Thotiana” rapper’s father Johnathan Porter Sr took to Instagram earlier today to share a brief message about his son. “Sitting over here hoping and praying that they release my son in the next 20 days for time served. So, for all Blueface fans, please keep him in your prayers,” he said.

Porter Sr was also sure to give a shoutout to Chrisean, expressing hopes that she’s also released on the same day. He added that their child, Chrisean Jr, “misses his mother dearly.” It remains unclear at the time of writing when they’ll actually be released. Reportedly, Blueface was expected to get out earlier this month, and Chrisean will be extradited to Oklahoma after completing her 30-day stay in LA.

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Either way, Porter Sr’s update had most social media users feeling hopeful that they’d be back home sooner rather than later. Others are glad to see them offline and aren’t looking forward to the day that they get back. Blueface’s mother Karlissa Saffold even weighed in, though she said little about his son and Chrisean’s legal issues. Instead, she simply trolled her ex, suggesting that he isn’t the rapper’s father at all. “He ain’t the daddy,” she wrote alongside a laughing emoji. “I tricked him.”

It didn’t seem like she was being serious, but she was quick to follow up with yet another jab. “I don’t care what y’all say that ain’t my baby daddy dammit,” she insisted. What do you think of Blueface’s father providing an update and his and Chrisean Rock’s legal issues? What about his mother Karlissa Saffold’s response? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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