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DJ Akademiks Claims Rick Ross’ Drake Diss Was Better Than Kendrick Lamar’s, Ross Responds

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DJ Akademiks has been very vocal about the Drake situation with Kendrick Lamar. Overall, he has Drake winning the feud, although we always suspected that would be true. Akademiks is a huge Drake stan, and he would never go against him. Yesterday, Kendrick Lamar dropped off “Euphoria,” and in the minds of many, Lamar now has the lead. However, Ak begs to differ, and he was making some interesting comments on social media yesterday. For instance, he compared “Euphoria” to the Ross diss, “Champagne Moments.”

In the tweet below, you can see that Akademiks called “Champagne Moments” a better diss record than “Euphoria.” In Ak’s eyes, Ross was funny, while Kendrick regurgitated talking points we’ve already heard. To be fair to Kendrick, what did people expect? “The Story Of Adidon” has broken a lot of people’s brains as to how diss tracks are supposed to go. Regardless, Ross saw this praise from Akademiks, and decided that it would be a good idea to weigh in with more jokes at Drake’s expense.

DJ Akademiks Praises Rick Ross

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“He really had his body altered,” Ross wrote. “Nose remixed. Abs edited.” This subsequently led to a response from Akademiks, who wrote “Why is Rick ross like this. Bruh can someone tell him we coming to his car show . Tell him to chilllllllll.” Ross is refusing to hold back, and it is definitely admirable. Now, fans are waiting for the Drake response, and it will be interesting to see what kind of angle he runs with.

Let us know what you think of DJ Akademiks and his hot take, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Akademiks is wrong for what he is saying here? Do you believe that Rick Ross is doing too much with the Drake jokes? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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[WATCH] Donald Trump Held in Contempt of Court For Violating Gag Order

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Donald Trump Reportedly Teases 2024 Presidential Run at CPAC

Former President Donald Trump’s legal woes have taken a turn as he faces consequences for violating a gag order imposed by the judge overseeing his criminal trial in New York. This week, Judge Juan Merchan held Trump in contempt of court and fined him $9,000 for repeatedly breaching the order, warning that further violations could result in jail time.

CBS News reports that the gag order restricts Trump from making public statements about individuals involved in the case, including key witnesses such as Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels. However, Trump defied the order by posting on his social media platform Truth Social and campaign website, targeting these witnesses in his fiery posts.

Judge Merchan emphasized that Trump’s actions undermined the integrity of the legal proceedings. By publicly discussing witnesses and jurors, Trump violated the sanctity of the trial process and jeopardized its fairness.

The judge’s ruling came after Trump violated the gag order nine times in recent weeks, prompting Merchan to impose fines of $1,000 for each violation. Additionally, Trump was ordered to delete the offending posts, which were promptly removed by Tuesday afternoon.

Trump’s penchant for trying his case in the court of public opinion has led to clashes with the judiciary, with Merchan warning him of the consequences of flouting the gag order. The judge’s decision underscores the importance of upholding the rule of law and respecting judicial orders in high-profile legal proceedings.

As Trump’s trial unfolds, his approach to the legal process continues to draw scrutiny. With the rumors of potential jail time looming, Trump faces mounting pressure to adhere to the court’s directives and refrain from further violations of the gag order.

Watch below. Thoughts?

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Drake Plants Kiss On Nicki Minaj During Surprise Appearance At Toronto Show

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake gave Nicki Minaj a big kiss as he made a surprise appearance at her Pink Friday 2 tour stop in his native Toronto to perform ‘Needle’.

Black Thought, Madlib & Your Old Droog Join Forces On New Song ‘Reekyod’: Listen

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Black Thought, Madlib and Your Old Droog have linked up for a new song called ‘Reekyod,’ which has been released on the producer’s label.

Madlib & Your Old Droog Preview Their Upcoming LP With “REEKYOD” Featuring Black Thought

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Madlib and Your Old Droog continue to build and strengthen their work relationship with another new single “REEKYOD.” This is now the second offering we have received from this acclaimed duo in the last few weeks. “DBZ” was their last effort and that lyrical powerhouse of a track included extra bars from Denzel Curry and Method Man. On that single, Denzel was making some noise on it by apparently dissing Kendrick Lamar. “‘Cause using big words don’t make you lyrical / And going backwards in a swimmin’ pool don’t make you spiritual.” While “REEKYOD” does not have any subliminal shots, it does have gritty production and adept lyrics from Droog and Black Thought.

According to Stereogum, Madlib and Droog are gearing up to drop a collaboration album in the near future. For the decorated producer, it will be his third project of the year, following up YHWH is LOVE and Liberation 2. For the Brooklynite, it will be his first record in about a year and a half since YOD Presents: The Shining. According to The Source, Droog shared how thrilled he was to be a part of this song, as well as the project on the way.

Listen To “REEKYOD” By Madlib, Black Thought, Your Old Droog

“It’s an honor to be inducted into the heavyweight class of hip hop. To be able to spar with one of the greatest MC’s on a beat by the greatest producer is a dream come true,” Droog said. “Look out for the Madlib x YOD album coming soon.” We sure will be and be sure to check out “REEKYOD” with the link above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “REEKYOD” by Madlib, Black Thought, and Your Old Droog? Is this the better of their two recent singles, why or why not? Are you excited for their upcoming project? Who had the strongest rapping performance? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Madlib, Your Old Droog, and Black Thought. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Benzino’s Alleged Ghostwriter Speaks Out After “Rap Elvis” Controversy

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ness Lee, who claims to be the ghostwriter for Benzino’s “Rap Elvis‘ diss track, has come forward to clear the air on the rumors of his involvement. He did so during an interview with Trap Newz Daily in order to clarify that he had nothing to do with dissing the late rapper, Proof, on Benzino’s earlier diss “Vulturius.” The rumors began when a video of Lee working in the studio with Benzino leaked online.

During the interview, Lee began by explaining why he chose to work with Benzino on the new song. “I just wanted to do something historic,” he said. “I felt like I could accomplish writing the greatest diss song toward Eminem. That’s all I wanted to do.” From there, he explained his involvement was never supposed to be known. “It was never supposed to be public that it was me. This is my first interview and probably my only interview about it,” he said.

Benzino Flexes At Celebrity Boxing Weigh-In

MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 01: Benzino attends the Celebrity Boxing Weigh-In at James L. Knight Center on October 1, 2021, in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Johnny Louis/Getty Images)

From there, Lee described Proof as “my big brother,” and revealed the history between the two. “He was eventually going to sign me back in ‘03, he was the first person to show me love in the industry, battle rap or whatever,” Lee said. “I would never disrespect that man like that. I’ve been getting some concerned messages from some of my brothers from Detroit. I had to tell them that I had nothing to do with that one. I physically do not write that basic.”

Ness Lee Speaks Out

Benzino previously denied using ghostwriters to craft his bars on Instagram, earlier this year. “This is Hip Hop, bro. I don’t wanna hear that ghostwriter sh*t,” he said at the time. “Shut the f*ck up, bro. You mad because I’m spitting. I wrote that sh*t.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Benzino on HotNewHipHop.

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Playboi Carti Seemingly Dissed Adin Ross & Kick In A Scrapped “Type Shit” Verse

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A few months ago, Playboi Carti appeared on Adin Ross’ stream for all of 10 minutes. Overall, it was a pretty bad look for Carti, who barely said anything and walked away. Furthermore, it was revealed that Carti was paid $1 million for his appearance. He even demanded another $1 million, but Ross ended up holding down the fort. Ross is still upset at Carti for all of this, especially since Carti promised to be on Ross’ stream again, only to never actually follow through.

Now, it is being revealed that in a leaked verse from “Type Shit,” Carti was looking to diss Adin Ross and Kick’s founder Eddie. “I scammed a billionaire woah,” Carti says in the verse. This line did not make the final track, but it seems to be a very obvious reference to Eddie and how he was able to secure seven figures from him. Fans joked at the time that Carti was a scammer, and he is definitely playing into that trope with this. That said, one has to wonder why Carti decided not to drop this verse as is. Ultimately, it would have certainly caused a stir.

Playboi Carti Vs. Adin Ross

Playboi Carti reportedly dissed Adin Ross & Kick Owner Eddie on this scrapped verse of “Type Shit

“I scammed a billionaire woah”

Earlier this year January, Carti ran off with $1M after a 15 min stream with Adin pic.twitter.com/AtcbczFO7A

— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) April 30, 2024

In the end, the song didn’t need the controversy. A collaboration between Future, Travis Scott, and Metro Boomin was always going to be a huge hit. We Don’t Trust You also happened to contain “Like That” and a plethora of other massive songs. Now, Carti fans are just waiting for him to drop his album, that was supposed to come out months ago. There is no telling when it will drop, and some are starting to get annoyed, and understandably so.

Let us know what you think of this beef between Playboi Carti and Adin Ross, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that all of this is manufactured and petty? Will Ross end up making things right with Carti? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Lebron James Reveals When He Will Make Decision About His Future

May 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Denver Nuggets eliminated Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers from the playoffs. The Lakers and LeBron threw everything they could at the defending champs, but it wasn’t enough. Two Jamal Murray game-winning shots later, and the Purple and Gold are on vacation. There is a lot of speculation around the franchise. Specifically, the future of one LeBron James. LeBron is 39, and there are several factors that will decide what he will do moving forward. Now, the King has responded to speculation about his decision-making, setting the record straight.

After the Lakers’ 4-1 series defeat at the hands of the Nuggets, LeBron was in no rush to make a decision. LeBron told reporters after the game, “I just want to get home to the family.” James stressed that getting back to his family, who have their own things going on, was the first thing on his mind. He continued, “Honestly, one of my boys is trying to decide if he’s going to enter the draft or go back to school. Another kid is playing AAU ball right now. My daughter is playing volleyball. My wife is doing so many great things. So it’s about family right now. Then, in a couple months, I got to go to Vegas for training camp. So I need to rest my body for (USA Basketball).” Now, he revealed when he will be ready to talk about his future.

LeBron Lets Fans Know When To Expect To Hear From Him

James said he’ll sit down with everyone and talk about what’s next. On Tuesday night, in a series of tweets that followed intense rumors about his next move, the future Hall of Fame inductee reaffirmed that he’ll work things out after taking some time to relax. Last year, when the Nuggets swept the Lakers, James smiled and pointed toward retirement. His $51.4 million player option for the next season is the biggest question mark. Lebron will need to decide how to use it.

The Lakers are likely to be looking for a new head coach after reports that Darvin Ham will likely be fired. Los Angeles has also been rumored to be interested in drafting LeBron’s son Bronnuy in the 2024 draft. Drafting Bronny would ensure LeBron James stays with the Lakers for the rest of his contract. Lebron is still one of the best players in the league, but his career is winding down. Overall, we don’t know how much more LeBron we will see on the basketball court.

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