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Donald Trump Jr & Akademiks Discuss Fulton County DA Fani Willis “Lying To The Court”

April 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DJ Akademiks isn’t necessarily the most reputable blogger in the hip-hop space, but he certainly knows how to get people talking. Rather than tapping another rapper or industry executive to stream with him, the podcaster recently sat down with nepo baby and politician Donald Trump Jr to discuss many topics. With everything unfolding with Diddy in the news lately, the duo spoke about the Bad Boy leader’s connection with the late Kim Porter. According to Junior, the model was fearful of the man she shared children with. Elsewhere, Ak and his guest compared the raids on Sean Combs’ homes to what Trump experienced on his property.

As the conversation turned more political, Akademiks asked the former POTUS’ son for his thoughts on Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. “The DA, Fani Willis, she’s actually prosecuting a bunch of people that are hip-hop artists. There’s a whole ongoing conversation [about whether] she’s fairly targeting these guys because they committed crimes, or maybe because their lyrics are violent? You’re arresting these guys and holding them for years,” the host explained to Trump Jr.

Akademiks Invites Donald Trump Jr. On His Rumble Stream

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Both men then began ranting about Willis being a liar after her romantic relationship with a colleague was exposed. “She lied to the court, her boyfriend lied to the court,” Ak’s guest declared. “A guy that had never tried anything criminally was brought in, paid almost three-quarters of a million dollars. They go on lavish vacations together… He’s a civil lawyer, it’s a DA’s office. They have dozens of criminal prosecutors there,” he reflected, unimpressed with the Georgia native’s shady behaviour. “This is a not-so-humble public servant.’

With the upcoming election, we’ve been seeing a lot more of Donald Trump and his family lately. Kanye West is one MC who made his admiration for the reality star-turned-politician very clear, but since then, several other celebrities have taken up behind the MAGA leader as well. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Kyle Marisa Roth Spoke Cryptically About Jennifer Lopez Before Dying: Video

April 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

No matter how much Jennifer Lopez tries to stay out of drama, the fashionista seems to constantly be taking the blame for other people’s struggles. Most recently, the death of a TikToker, Kyle Marisa Roth, is being pinned on the New York native, and the story is interesting albeit sad. As Distractify reports, the content creator lost her life on April 15th after a battle with colon cancer. The official cause of death hasn’t yet come out, though social media is abuzz with allegations pointing fingers at Lopez.

On her TikTok page, Roth shared celebrity gossip content, sometimes posting about “Jenny from the Block.” According to past videos, JLo’s negative reaction to this had a direct impact on her income, particularly after Roth’s account was banned after she used footage from the multi-talent’s film about growing up in the Bronx, The Greatest Love Story Never Told. The late entertainer said that Lopez’s “narcissism single-handedly crushed her small business,” leaving her unable to download or save content that had amassed her billions of views. “JLo has cost me more than four figures of income just for March 2024,” Roth alleged after making a new account.

Kyle Marisa Roth Succumbs to Colon Cancer Battle, TikTok Condemning Jennifer Lopez Resurfaces

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Losing out on money is hard for anyone, but with Roth’s health condition, it was incredibly detrimental. “If I die of colon cancer, it’s on her,” the blonde creative said online just a week before she passed away. Since Kyle’s death, her mom has shared a statement urging people to be more kind to others. “My message as her mother is TikTok, the toxicity, the mean-spiritedness of what Kyle has faced, what so many people have faced and try to deal with because of that toxic space. I just want people to live their lives with the brightness of Kyle and her beautiful soul and spirit.”

When Jennifer Lopez reconnected with her ex, Ben Affleck, the Hustlers actress likely didn’t expect another former lover, Sean “Diddy” Combs to also resurface in her life. While not in a romantic capacity, JLo’s past with the Bad Boy mogul is in the news once again as the FBI is reportedly considering looking into the infamous 1999 Shyne nightclub shooting. Read all about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Shyne On Diddy: “I Wish Him Well And I Pray For Him, And I Pray For The Alleged Victims”

April 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Despite spending nearly nine years of his ten-year sentence in New York prisons, Moses “Shyne” Barrow has come out the other side a far more confident man. Now a politician in Belize, the 45-year-old works as the Leader of the Opposition in the country’s House of Representatives as well as the leader of the United Democratic Party. Rather than staying stuck in the past after the 1999 nightclub shooting that put him away, Barrow is doing everything he can to move forward. Unfortunately, this is growing difficult now that the case is resurfacing in the news lately.

Shyne didn’t shoot a woman over two decades ago. Instead, he took the blame for Diddy. Some say that Jennifer Lopez lied under oath for her former lover during the case and that she carried his gun at the venue. For the most part, the political leader has kept quiet about the case, though he did have a lot to say in a new interview. “I’ve done my best to put it behind me and to move forward. But it certainly reopens the wounds that I’ve been saying this all along, everyone knew all along that I was the fall guy,” the former Bad Boy artist said, as per Channel 5 Belize.

Moses “Shyne” Barrow Breaks His Silence on “Fall Guy” Rumours

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“I’m just saying that I maintained my innocence all this time. I said I was defending myself, I didn’t get into who did what, but the victim is telling you who did what and I understand that there are other witnesses,” Shyne continued, though he didn’t want to discuss the details too in depth. “I am relieved that people are saying what the truth is, that I did not shoot those people; I maintain that I never shoot nobody, that there were other guns there. I’ve always said that, that has not changed and that is the testimony that came out,” the ex-prisoner said before thanking Diddy for his contributions to the people of Belize.

“I wish him well and I pray for him, and I pray for the alleged victims and if it is true, may justice be served and if it’s not, it’s a tragedy because a global icon would have been destroyed,” Shyne added. The cries of condemnation against Diddy have been far louder than those supporting him at this time. Still, some artists and industry executives have done their best to help clear the embattled star’s name, such as Tyrese and Slim Thug. Read more about those who are backing Sean Combs amid the harrowing allegations rising against him at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Baby Tate Proves She’s No Baby After All With Fiery Freestyle

April 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Baby Tate is becoming an increasingly reliable source for impressive freestyle moments. The hard-hitting, versatile rapper is capable of playing it effortlessly casual or dialing it in and popping off on her adversaries. Just last week she stopped by On The Radar for a performance in the now iconic green room. While there she showed love to numerous female rappers and singers who paved the way for her like Rihanna, Missy Elliott, and Nicki Minaj.

But in her newest freestyle performance, Baby Tate is all about herself. She shared the hard-hitting new freestyle to Instagram earlier this week and fans have been eating it up. In her performance she recontextualizes her name, assuring everyone that while she’s called Baby, she isn’t a kid. She also assures any rapper trying to act like her mother that she “barely calls them sis.” She did it all while recording from what appears to be her bedroom with a pretty basic set-up. Check out the video of her newest freestyle below.

Baby Tate Unleashes Hard-Hitting New Freestyle

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Baby Tate is featured on a song that was at the center of a viral challenge last year. She teamed up with JID and 21 Savage for the track “Surround Sound” from JID’s 2022 album The Forever Story. While the song was an instant fan-favorite it didn’t reach its peak of success until more than a year later. That came because it served as the soundtrack for a TikTok challenge that shot it up the charts.

Since then “Surround Sound” has gone platinum and racked up nearly 500 million streams on Spotify alone. It’s currently Baby Tate’s most-streamed song on the platform outpacing tracks like “STUPID” and “Hey, Mickey!” What do you think of Baby Tate’s new freestyle? Do you think she did a good job proving that the Baby in her name isn’t indicative of her style or talent? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Rap Beef: Russell Simmons Compares Hip-Hop’s Current State To Biggie Smalls Vs. Tupac

April 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Even from his luxury retreat in Bali, Russell Simmons is keeping up with the latest unfolding in the music industry. Though he spends most of his time focusing on mental wellness and meditation these days, on Monday (April 15), the executive posted a video on Instagram with some thoughts on all the drama unfolding around us recently. In his post, Simmons reflected on the infamous East vs. West Coast beef that led to the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. He compares it to modern situations, including global wars that are far beyond the problems of the entertainment world.

“I walked Biggie to his car and I felt, that night, his death,” Simmons shared. “I must have been involved in saving the lives of God knows how many rappers. I’ve solved so many rap beefs behind the scenes,” he added. After walking Smalls to his car, the 66-year-old headed home where he got a call from a leading member of the Crips gang.

Russell Simmons Shares Thoughts on Hip-Hop Feuds Past and Present From Bali

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“Mike Concepcion called me and told me [Biggie] had been killed. The next day, I called and we set up a meeting at Mr. Farrakhan’s house. We had a meeting where East and West came together. It kind of stopped the war,” Simmons told his followers. “But it was a big deal because people were dying. Biggie and Tupac were dead. Rap beef escalated to that. We had a meeting and I felt, that night, his death.”

While her dad uses his IG platform to reflect on his role in the music industry, Aoki Lee Simmons has also been expressing herself online. The 21-year-old was under a lot of scrutiny for vacationing with a man over four decades older than her recently, and while she looked happy in his company on the beach, their fling ended almost as quickly as the world found out about it. Read what Russell Simmons’ daughter said about the situation at the link below, and check back in with HNHH later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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DDG’s Diamond Tooth Cost $250K, New Dad Blames Boredom For Flashy Purchase

April 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

When raising a child in 2024, too many parents find themselves living paycheck to paycheck, having to make major sacrifices in their lives to provide for their children. Such clearly isn’t the case for DDG and Halle Bailey, who’ve been able to spoil their son, Halo, with gifts and experiences people far older than him can only dream of. At the same time, they’re still able to support themselves, with The Little Mermaid actress always keeping her wardrobe and hair on point while DDG enjoys spending his money on jewelry.

Rather than adding to his collection of chains, on Tuesday (April 16), the Michigan-born multi-talent revealed he spent six figures on a new piece for his mouth. “Got bored so I spent a quarter million on a tooth,” DDG wrote on Twitter/X when showing off selfies of his flashy new cap. “Should’ve bought a house or sumn ,” he reflected, suggesting that perhaps the purchase was a waste of money.

DDG Treats Himself to Some Diamonds

Elsewhere on social media, the “Elon Musk” artist is making news for his clever clapback at those criticizing his parenting. “Ni**as watched ‘The Proud Family’ for 10 seasons without seeing Wizard Kelly’s face, but trippin’ ’bout me not showing my son’s face, smh,” DDG reflected. “Now why would I wanna show yo fat face a** my baby?” he asked one hater. “[You] irregular head shaped a** ni**a, mind yo [business] and take that hot ass suede suit off .”

DDG’s obvious presence in his son’s life has reminded some critics of what Halle Bailey sees in the YouTuber after the previous ups and downs we’ve seen their relationship endure. However, lately, rumours of a breakup have been flying around Halo’s parents after Bailey was spotted at Coachella alone. Elsewhere, they seem to have unfollowed one another on Instagram, only furthering the gossip. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Drake’s Rap Beefs Stem From Alleged Co-ownership Of Gamma Music, Joe Budden Says

April 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Joe Budden might not be hitting the studio like he used to, but the podcaster still has plenty of industry intel he’s happy to discuss on his show. Lately, a lot of the 43-year-old’s content has been focusing on the drama unfolding amongst the men of rap. Many are curious why Drake suddenly became public enemy number one to former collaborators like Rick Ross and Kendrick Lamar. According to Budden, the reason might be a lot more complicated than it seems on the surface.

“The labels got s**t running through Drake, I’m telling you,” the “Pump It Up” hitmaker alleged on Tuesday’s (April 16) episode of his podcast. “We’re going to find out. One of these ni**as is going to spill the beans soon, I’m telling you. There’s something here that we don’t know enough about yet,” Budden said after a co-host mentioned the father of one’s alleged ties to Gamma. XXL notes that the new company was founded in 2023 by former Apple executive Larry Jackson and record executive Ike Youssef. Rick Ross, French Montana, Sexyy Red, and Usher are all artists on the platform’s roster.

Joe Budden Suggests That Drake Is a Part-Owner of Gamma

“I think Drake owns some of Gamma,” The Joe Budden Podcast creator told viewers. In the past, the rapper-turned-media personality speculated that the 6ix God is getting paid for showing support to Sexyy, which supports this theory. Additionally, it could explain some of the tension brewing with Montega and Rozay.

At this point, it’s hard to keep up with all the artists who seem to be airing out their issues with Drake. Rick Ross and Kendrick Lamar are the most obvious, but there’s also speculation that his fellow Canadian, The Weeknd, was singing some shade on Metro Boomin and Future’s We Still Don’t Trust You. Read our timeline of their drama at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Tokyo Toni Disses Rick Ross: “The Ni**a’s A Rat, He Got The Police Friends And That”

April 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rick Ross and Drake have given us some bangers over the years, such as “Aston Martin Music,” “Money In The Grave,” and “Diced Pineapples.” Despite all their past success, it seems any chance of reconciliation between the Canadian and Mississippi-born rhymers is obsolete, especially now that diss tracks have been dropped. For the most part, Champagne Papi’s been laughing off all of Ross’ claims about him, including allegations of getting a nose job. The father of one hasn’t given an official response to his former collaborator’s new diss track yet, though other social media stars are putting their pen to work, such as Tokyo Toni.

Toni, the mother of model and influencer Blac Chyna, has become known for writing songs in her home “studio” and posting them online, though some are better than others. What she said about Cardi B over the beat to “Like What” didn’t fly with hip-hop heads, though some of her bars about Ross have us laughing. “How’d he get so rich? / A fat, bald b**ch,” Toni asks, genuine confusion on her face, as music blares in the background.

Blac Chyna’s Mom Refuses to Spare Rick Ross With Her Bars

“Maybach Music? What the f**k is that?” Toni then asks. “The ni**a’s a rat / He got the police friends and that,” the controversial figure adds, reminding listeners of Ross’ history as a correctional officer. “Rick Ross is already dealing with Tia Kemp, now he got this problem too? ,” one Twitter/X user laughed. “The eclipse did something to us,” another joked.

Based on how viciously Rick Ross came for Drake on “Champagne Moments,” we can’t imagine what kinds of things he might have to say to Tokyo Toni. It’s unlikely the reality starlet will get a response from the rapper, but if she did, what do you think Rozay would title the track? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture updates.

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The Kid LAROI Confirms He’s Dating Tate McRae During Recent Show

April 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After rumors had swirled for a few weeks, two pop hitmakers were officially confirmed to be an item. The Kid LAROI first broke through a few years ago with two mega-hits. His acoustic ballad “Without You” and his Justin Bieber collaboration “Stay” both landed on his 2021 project F*CK LOVE 3 and were both smash hits. The former has racked up an astonishing 3 billion streams on Spotify an accomplishment that only 9 songs have achieved.

He’s recently been subject to dating rumors with emerging superstar Tate McRae. McRae released her second album THINK LATER last year and it contains multiple hit songs. The biggest of the bunch of “greedy” which has over a billion streams on Spotify. The song currently sits at number 13 on the Hot 100 after peaking at number three last year. Her album also contains “exes” which sits at number 67 on the chart after peaking at number 34. During a recent concert in Dublin, The Kid LAROI gave fans the last piece of evidence they needed to prove the pair are an item. Check out the video of the show below.

The Kid LAROI Confirms Tate McRae Dating Rumors

The Kid LAROI officially announced he’s dating Tate McRae during Dublin show. pic.twitter.com/EHwRvsrCny

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In a video making the rounds online, The Kid LAROI is asking fans to sing along to a song he’s about to play during his show in Dublin. He sets up the song by asking fans not to embarrass him, because his girlfriend is in attendance and he wants to impress her. The person filming is in just the right position to catch a shot of Tate backstage in their video.

Last year, Kid LAROI dropped his new album THE FIRST TIME. The project arrived on the back of a number of singles and a delay. What do you think of The Kid LAROI confirming that he’s dating Tate McRae? Do you hope the pair collaborate on some music together at some point? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Baby Rose & BADBADNOTGOOD Team Up For Vibrant New EP “Slow Burn”

April 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

North Carolina-based singer Baby Rose already has multiple projects under her belt. The R&B darling has collaborated with the likes of Erick The Architect, Big K.R.I.T, and Ari Lennox. But her new project is an unexpected collaboration that digs deeper than any of her previous team-ups. She and Canadian jazz trio BADBADNOTGOOD just dropped a new 6-track EP called Slow Burn. The project was led off by the song “One Last Dance” back in March. The song has racked up nearly 1.5 million streams on Spotify in less than a month since its release.

Now the full project is out and it adds up to 23 minutes of material spread across 6 tracks. The sound of the EP is a relaxed and vintage vibe that fittingly finds a midpoint between BBNG’s smooth jazz side and Baby Rose’s soulful demeanor. Highlights like opener “On My Mind” show off what makes Rose’s voice so unique. And on the track “Caroline” she teams up with Mereba to show off how well her singing pairs with other vocalists. Check out the poised and vibrant sounds of their new Slow Burn EP below.

Baby Rose & BADBADNOTGOOD Meet In The Middle Of Their Styles

BADBADNOTGOOD are no strangers to unconventional collaborations. Back un 2015 they teamed up with Wu-Tang rapper Ghostface Killah for an entire collaborative album called Sour Soul. The project features appearances from artists like Danny Brown, MF DOOM, and more. Late last year the band was part of a huge collaboration. They teamed up with Griselda rappers Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine as well as 88RISING project 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE for a massive posse cut called “Mint Chocolate.”

What do you think of Baby Rose and BADBADNOTGOOD’s new collaborative EP Slow Burn? What other artists do you think could make for a successful unconventional pairing? Let us know in the comment section below.

Tracklist:
1. On My Mind
2. Slow Burn
3. Caroline
4. Weekness
5. It’s Alright
6. One Last Dance

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