During her recent appearance on SHERRI, Tina Knowles opened up about seeing her granddaughter Blue Ivy perform at theRenaissance tour. According to her, the 11-year-old’s appearance was supposed to be a “one-time thing,” but Beyonce’s daughter had other ideas. Knowles recalls being nervous for Blue Ivy ahead of her first performance. The pre-teen quickly proved, however, that she wouldn’t let anything hold her back.
As for whether or not Blue Ivy had a grasp of the magnitude of what she was doing, Knowles said “I don’t think so.” The proud grandmother continued, revealing that her passion is what guided her. “She just loves to dance and she was watching the girls rehearse and she said, ‘I think I’m ready to go on stage,’ and her mom said ‘no no I don’t think so Blue.’ Then she thought about it, and said ‘if you work hard and you really come with it then we’ll let you go one time.’ So it was supposed to be a one-time thing.”
Clearly, things went off without a hitch. Blue Ivy went on to be featured through the remainder of the tour. According to her grandmother, she and her father couldn’t be more excited to see her on stage. “Me and her dad we were together every night,” Knowles explained. “And he would come to the front where I was and watch that. I was in tears and he was grinning so hard I thought his face would hurt.”
“She’s only 11 years old,” Knowles described. “And to get in front of 70 thousand people at 11 is huge.” What do you think of Tina Knowles revealing that Blue Ivy’s Renaissance tour appearance was supposed to be a one time thing? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more news.
In hip-hop, the rise of young talents often captures the attention of fans and critics alike. One such talent that has made significant waves in the industry is Young Lyric. As of 2023, her net worth stands at an impressive $1 million, according to Idol Net Worth. But how did she achieve this feat? Let’s delve into her journey.
Born on July 30, 2000, in Texas, Young Lyric embarked on her musical journey at 10. She started by uploading her music videos to YouTube, a platform that has launched the careers of many artists. Her unique style and undeniable talent quickly garnered attention, setting the stage for what would come.
Gaining Popularity & Recognition
Her big break came from participating in the Lifetime series The Rap Game. This exposure provided her a platform to showcase her skills to a broader audience and industry insiders. Furthermore, her remixes of songs by renowned artists like Drake, Kanye West, and Wiz Khalifa further solidified her position in the rap game.
While her talent is undeniable, Young Lyric’s success can also be attributed to her dedication and hard work. Despite her young age, she has shown a level of maturity and commitment to her craft that is commendable. She remains focused on her career, often stating that she shares a strong relationship with her job.
Personal Life & Relationships
Young Lyric values her privacy, especially regarding her personal life. While there are speculations and rumors about her relationships, she has chosen to keep that aspect of her life away from the limelight. This decision not only allows her to maintain a sense of normalcy but also ensures that her work remains the primary focus for her fans and the media.
Today, Young Lyric resides in Missouri City, Texas, with her supportive family. While she might not own a car yet, her achievements in the music industry are a testament to her talent and dedication. With a net worth of $1 million at just 23 years old, she is undoubtedly on the path to even greater success.
Given her trajectory, the future looks bright for Young Lyric. As she continues to release new music and collaborate with other artists, her net worth is likely to grow. Fans and critics alike are eager to see what the next chapter holds for this young rapper.
In conclusion, Young Lyric’s journey from uploading videos on YouTube to amassing a net worth of $1 million is inspirational. Her story serves as a reminder that with talent, hard work, and dedication, anything is possible. As she continues to make her mark in the rap industry, there’s no doubt that her star will only shine brighter in the future.
Suge Knight says that women are in control of the music industry at the moment. Speaking on the state of hip-hop during a recent episode of his new podcast, Collect Call, the Death Row Records co-founder shared heaps of praise for a number of younger female artists.
“I think the industry is controlled by the baddest b*tches in the world,” he began. “The females got that sh*t on lock and when you look at the women, they came such a long way and they’re really, really strong. They’re not in the shadows of a man; they’re leading the way. I think Cardi B is incredible. That’s probably one of the biggest stars in the industry and a great business woman that leads the way.” From there, he praised Doja Cat, Summer Walker, Lizzo, and SZA as well.
Knight also praised the women for their beauty, noting that they all look like “runway models.” Despite this, he clarified that he’s not trying to “holla at them.” “These new bitches so motherf*ckin’ pretty, the rappers and the singers and the people in the industry can’t wait to get on social media and say, ‘Look who I got! Look who I’m dating!’ That’s how bad these b*tches are and they don’t just sound good, they look good,” he continued. “And I ain’t on no weirdo sh*t. I’m content where I am with my age. I ain’t tryna holla at them or nothing like that. I just give them they motherf*ckin’ [flowers]. They the ones that run the industry.”
Suge Knight’s “Collect Call” Podcast
Episodes of Collect Call With Suge Knight are set to release weekly with host Dave Mays calling into Suge Knight, who is serving a 28-year prison sentence. Be on the lookout for further updates from the podcast on HotNewHipHop.
Brandy’s status as an R&B icon is unquestionable. The singer, songwriter, and actress have had a prolific career, releasing timeless classics over the course of seven studio albums. Nearly 30 years since she released her debut album back in 1994, the Vocal Bible is still actively releasing music with a brand new Christmas album dropping this month. Known for her impeccable vocal range and intricate overdubbing that continues to shine on records like Ty Dolla $ign’s “No Tomorrow Pt. 2,” Brandy has her fair share of hit songs including seven that cracked the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. As we anticipate Christmas With Brandy, here are her biggest top 10 hits. Take a look at the list below.
The album version of “Brokenhearted” from Brandy’s 1994 self-titled debut album was originally a solo track. However, the single version was reimagined as a duet alongside Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men. The reworked edition of “Brokenhearted” was the fourth and final single from Brandy’s debut album and became one of her biggest hits. The ballad reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100, joining her debut album’s first few singles to chart within the top 10.
6. “What About Us?” (2002)
Brandy’s 2002 album, Full Moon saw her dive into the pop realm. It drew inspiration from electronic dance music genres like UK garage and electro. The album’s lead single, “What About Us?” is a Rodney Jerkins-produced electro-funk track, over which Brandy smoothly expresses her frustrations over a former lover. The song’s clunky instrumentation exemplified the deviation in sound from her first two albums. While “What About Us?” was met with mixed reception at the time of its release, it still performed successfully on the charts, landing a spot at #7 on the Hot 100. It is also her most recent single to crack the top 10.
Brandy’s debut single is a bonafide classic. “I Wanna Be Down” embodies the pairing of R&B and hip-hop that defined the music of the 1990s. The lighthearted and flirtatious content of the song was fitting for Brandy, who was only 15 years old at the time of the album’s release. While her subject matter eventually matured, “I Wanna Be Down” is a definitive song in Brandy’s catalog. It has been sampled numerous times in hip-hop, dance, and pop music. Brandy’s debut single performed quite well on the charts, landing the No. 6 spot and marking her very first top 10 hit.
4. “Baby” (1994)
Brandy’s second single from her debut album performed even better than “I Wanna Be Down.” Charting at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100, “Baby” captivated audiences through its hip-hop drum break, soulful melodies, and catchy chorus. Much like “I Wanna Be Down,” it became a ’90s R&B classic over time. In addition to its position at #4, “Baby” also spent four weeks atop the Hot R&B singles chart.
“Sittin’ Up in My Room” supported the 1995 movie, Waiting to Exhale, starring Whitney Houston and Angela Bassett. The Babyface-produced instrumental utilizes a slapping bassline and upbeat grooves to perfectly complement Brandy’s vocals. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was her biggest track until the release of her second album.
2. “Have You Ever?” (1998)
Brandy’s 1998 album, Never Say Never contains both of Brandy’s biggest top 10 hits. “Have You Ever?” is a soft R&B and pop ballad with luscious instrumentation. In the lyrics, she pleads her love to someone who does not reciprocate, framing the emotion in the form of a series of questions. “Have You Ever?” was the second single from Never Say Never to top the Billboard charts. The song’s only rival is another massive track from Brandy’s second album.
“The Boy Is Mine” is undoubtedly Brandy’s biggest track. A duet with Monica, the song marked the first No. 1 hit for both singers. It was the lead single for both Never Say Never and Monica’s second album, The Boy Is Mine. In the song, the two fight over a man, emulating Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney’s duet off of Thriller, “The Girl Is Mine.” While the song saw Brandy and Monica playfully fight each other over a shared love interest, it sparked a rumored rivalry between them that has since been squashed. “The Boy Is Mine” remains an important song for both the careers of Brandy and Monica. In addition to being her first No. 1 hit, it was Brandy’s fifth top 10 entry and is still her biggest track to date.
Kodak Black heard Ray J’s threats of running a fade loud and clear and the Sniper Gang leader is staying in the gym and training to get ready for any type of brawl.
Last night at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Doja Cat kicked off The Scarlet Tour with Doechii, giving fans the first glimpse of the setlist she’s going to play for the next month and a half — as well as the merch she’ll be slinging along the way.
We also know what time Doja — and her openers — will be hitting the stage, thanks to social media users confirming that they’ll be sticking to the run-of-show “to the minute.” Doechii hits the stage at 7:30, while Doja herself goes from 8:30 to 10:15.
The Scarlet Tour Dates
Here are the remaining dates for The Scarlet Tour:
11/02 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena *
11/03 — Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena *
11/05 — San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena *
11/06 — Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center *
11/08 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center *
11/10 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena *
11/13 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center *
11/15 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center *
11/16 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center *
11/19 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena *
11/21 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center #
11/24 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena *
11/26 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center #
11/27 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena #
11/29 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center #
11/30 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center #
12/02 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden #
12/04 — Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena #
12/07 — Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center #
12/08 — Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center #
12/10 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena #
12/11 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena #
12/13 — Chicago, IL @ United Center #
If you were wondering what time Doja and her opening act, Doechii, went on stage at last night’s tour-launching show in San Francisco, don’t worry; we wouldn’t leave you hanging. According to the run-of-show from a publicist, doors open at 6:30 pm, the opener goes on at 7:30 pm, and Doja hits the stage at 8:30. A post on the Doja Cat subreddit confirms those times, with one commenter adding that the schedule is followed “to the minute.” So, if any of you cool kids in Los Angeles were planning on doing that LA thing — you know, “everything starts late in LA” — just know you’re gambling with missing a bunch.
The Scarlet Tour Dates
Here are the remaining dates for The Scarlet Tour:
11/02 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena *
11/03 — Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena *
11/05 — San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena *
11/06 — Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center *
11/08 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center *
11/10 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena *
11/13 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center *
11/15 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center *
11/16 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center *
11/19 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena *
11/21 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center #
11/24 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena *
11/26 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center #
11/27 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena #
11/29 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center #
11/30 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center #
12/02 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden #
12/04 — Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena #
12/07 — Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center #
12/08 — Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center #
12/10 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena #
12/11 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena #
12/13 — Chicago, IL @ United Center #
Lil Nas X is easily one of the funniest people in music. So, when an occasion like Halloween comes around, an opportunity to come through with something comedic to show the world, all eyes are on him. Boy, did he deliver this year.
The rapper unveiled his costume in a video shared last night, and it starts out with a shot of a string hanging out of an opening that looks suspiciously like some female anatomy. Those suspicions are confirmed when the camera pans over to Nas, who drags the string as he walks away wearing a costume that can’t really be interpreted as anything other than a used tampon.
Meanwhile, Lil Nas X has been relatively quiet in 2023. In February, though, he offered some updates about his next album. As far as its release date, he said it would be “most likely summer,” but this summer came and went without a new Lil Nas X album. He also noted when asked how many songs he’s expecting to include on the project, “idk i love so many songs plus i’m still in the studio making music so it’s gone be hard to pick.” He elaborated, “it’s mostly planning now. i could easily just release music but i have to build moments around this sh*t. i have to go bigger than before!”
Keeping track of all the new albums coming out in a given month is a big job, but we’re up for it: Below is a comprehensive list of the major releases you can look forward to in November. If you’re not trying to potentially miss out on anything, it might be a good idea to keep reading.
Friday, November 3
Actress — LXXXVIII (Ninja Tune)
AJR — The Maybe Man (Universal)
Amor Muere — A time to love, a time to die (Scrawl)
Animal Hospital — Shelf Life (Sipsman)
Atreyu — A Torch in the Dark EP (Spinefarm)
Ava Mirzadegan — Dark Dark Blue (Team Love Records)
Bad Wolves — Die About It (Better Noise Music)
bar italia — The Twits (Matador)
Billy Joel — The Vinyl Collection, Vol.2 (Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings)
Cash Bently — Cash Corridos 3 (True Panther)
Chicago — Chicago Greatest Christmas Hits (Rhino)
Chick Corea Elektric Band — The Future Is Now (Candid)
Cody Johnson — Leather (COJO Music/Warner Music Nashville)
Cold War Kids — Cold War Kids (CWKTWO/AWAL)
Crystal Fighters — Light + ([PIAS])
Danielle Howle — Current (Kill Rock Stars Nashville)
Delilah Holliday — Invaluable Vol. 2 EP (One Little Independent Records)
Dirty Honey — Can’t Find the Brakes (Dirt Records)
Dirty Nice — Surrenderland (Chiverin Records)
Dove Armitage — Concernless EP (KRO Records)
Drop Nineteens — Hard Light (Wharf Cat)
Empty Country — Empty Country II (Get Better Records)
Controversial streamer SteveWillDoIt has claimed that Bronny James messaged his girlfriend, Celina Smith. “I would be so upset if my girl f-cked Bron Jr, I would be so upset,” Steve said in a recent livestream with Adin Ross and others. “I would be so upset if she f-cked Bron Jr.. And I say this because Bron Jr. messaged my girl. Yeah, he messaged my girl. So I would be so upset if she f-cked Bron Jr. bro”. However, Steve did not specify what was in the messages that Bronny reportedly sent.
Steve and Celina have been an on-and-off item for many years. However, after a long period apart, Steve reintroduced them as a couple at the end of last month. Smith is a popular Instagram model and OnlyFans creator. Having met in high school, they reportedly broke up earlier this year following rumors that Smith had cheated on Steve with a photographer. Despite this, the rumors were never confirmed and the couple appears to be back together.
However, this is just the most recent big claim that Steve has made in recent months. Last month, Steve went off on his former friend 6ix9ine. Steve claimed that he secured 6ix9ine a lucrative deal with video platform Rumble to “play video games once a week for an hour” and that the company was willing to pay $2 million upfront for that. However, Steve claims that 6ix9ine never fulfilled that contract, spent the $2 million on gifts for “black chicks” to “make his ex jealous” and that Steve was left with the $2 million debt.
Furthermore, Steve also claimed that 6ix9ine fakes his giveaway videos. “Whenever he does those videos where he gives away money, that isn’t his money. When you see him giving his mom a new car, he’s essentially buying himself a new car because he’s not a nice person,” Steve said. 6ix9ine, who was once a close friend of Steve’s, has not responded to these allegations.