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JT Says Her Only Competition Is Herself Amid Success Of “Sideways”

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

JT celebrated the release of her new single, “Sideways,” on Instagram, on Saturday, by congratulating herself. She explained that she’s proud of herself while also thanking her followers for their continued support.

“Congratulations to sideways on out debuting no bars in #’s! My ONLY competition is myself …GO JT! I’m proud of you JT & thank you’ll for y’all genuine support!” she wrote in the post. She also shared several pictures of herself, media coverage of the new song, and more.

JT Performs At Wireless Festival

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – JULY 09: JT of City Girls performs during the Wireless Festival at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on July 9, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Redferns)

The release comes as JT continues to prepare for the release of her debut EP as a solo artist. Speaking with Kali Uchis for Interview Magazine, last year, she explained that the project will likely drop early in 2024. “I really want my first EP to have that raw, grungy sound,” the City Girls rapper said. “I wanted to do that for my birthday [Dec. 3], but I think it’s too soon because I’m so picky. So probably the top of next year. I’m going to figure it out when I have the time and I have the sounds that I want. But I’m a hard thinker. I want everything to be perfect, and this time I’m going to be presented by myself, so I really want it to look like everything.” Check out her post celebrating “Sideways” below.

JT Celebrates Release Of “Sideways”

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Along with the new single, she shared an accompanying music video. Rocking multiple lavish outfits, JT performs in the back seat of a Rolls-Royce, behind the scenes for a photoshoot, and more. The solo direction comes after she teamed up with her City Girls partner, Yung Miami, for RAW in 2023. Be on the lookout for further updates on JT on HotNewHipHop.

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Finesse2tymes Called Out By Memphis Crip Over Snitching Allegations

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The snitching allegations leveled against Finesse2tymes are picking up steam on social media. Earlier this week, No Jumper shared a video from an apparent member of the Memphis Crips on Instagram in which the man claims the rapper named several associates involved in a robbery, including himself, many years ago.

“The Finesse2tymes case, the state case, bro, that ho real,” he said. “I’m in the paperwork, man, with his name right there.” Fans in the comments section had mixed reactions to the video, with many still defending the rapper. Others shared jokes at his expense. One wrote: “I trust any n***a talking bout jail allegations if they making a video on an android frfr.”

Finesse2tymes Performs At Kodak Black & Friends Concert

BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI – APRIL 15: Rapper Finesse2tymes performs during Kodak Black & Friends Concert at Mississippi Coast Coliseum on April 15, 2023 in Biloxi, Mississippi.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

The snitching allegations began with 1090 Jake, last year, but resurfaced when DJ Akademiks brought them up amid his feud with the rapper. “The n***a who Finesse2tymes snitched on twice, you come up here,” Ak said during a live stream. “I got $10,000 for you, twice, two times, after you tell me the two times he done told you on you two times. N***a, you got two dusty fat obese b****es, claiming you some type of pimp in a poly. They got kankles, n***a. The n***a dropped a song and got 172,000 view in 20 hours. That s**t not even trending. This s**t not trending in your city. The s**t not trending in your household. Your b****es don’t even got in on their playlist.”

Finesse2tymes Faces Snitching Accusations

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Finesse had called Akademiks out in his single, “Click Bait.” He rapped: “Tell The Shade Room this/Tell Say Cheese that/Tell 1090 Jake he a b***h, I’ll put 100 on Wack. Mob calls but I told you I was a don/I’m really one of them ones/Hold up, Akademiks you a bum.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Finesse2tymes on HotNewHipHop.

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Usher Intends To Honor Black Artists With Super Bowl Halftime Show

February 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Usher says he’s planning to pay tribute to iconic Black artists of the past with his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. He discussed his plans for the show with Good Morning America for an interview on Friday.

“I think about what our country has kind of represented for Black artists,” Usher said. “You know, having to at some point go through kitchens to even be able to perform for an audience, but they had to leave back through that same door, fear for their lives as they went to the next state to do the same thing. So I’m coming through the front door with this one.”

Usher Attends Super Bowl LVI

“I didn’t start where I am now, and I didn’t get there by myself,” he said. “So, everybody that has been a part of it, I’m carrying them with me. All of my fans, my loved ones, the people who may have felt like they have been forgotten, they haven’t. I’m carrying you right with me when I walk on that stage that night.” As for what else to expect from the show, he previously told Extra that fans can expect some high-profile guests to join him onstage. “I’ve also collaborated with a lot of people in the process, so… there’s a celebration there. … I just gave it all to you. You gotta decode it,” he said. In addition to the performance, Usher will be releasing a new album titled Coming Home. Check out Usher’s full conversation about the Super Bowl below.

Usher Discusses Plans For The Super Bowl

The Super Bowl will feature the Kansas City Chiefs in their fourth appearance since the 2019 season taking on the San Francisco 49ers. The two teams previously squared off in the championship that same year. The Chiefs won the matchup 31-20. Be on the lookout for further updates on Usher and the Super Bowl on HotNewHipHop.

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Jason Kelce Defends NFL Media’s Coverage Of Taylor Swift: “She’s A World Star”

February 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jason Kelce says he has no issue with the NFL media’s coverage of Taylor Swift. He discussed his brother Travis’ relationship with Swift with Caleb Noe, a reporter for Cincinnati ABC affiliate WCPO 9, in a recent interview.

“The attention is there because the audience wants to see it,” Jason said. “I mean, if people didn’t want to see it, they wouldn’t be showing it. I know that. She’s a world star. She’s the quintessential artist right now in the world, singer-songwriter, immensely talented, unbelievable role model for young women across the globe. So I think that the NFL would probably be foolish not to, you know, show her and be a role model for all the young girls out there.”

Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift Celebrate Chiefs’ Victory

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 28: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs (L) celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Throughout the season, Swift has been in attendance at numerous Kansas City Chiefs games in support of her boyfriend, Travis. In turn, the cameras, as well as the NFL’s social media pages, have often shifted their focus to the pop star. Check out Jason’s opinion on the situation below.

Jason Kelce On Taylor Swift’s Popularity

“The NFL would be foolish not to show (Taylor Swift).”

Jason Kelce was asked about the NFL’s attention toward Taylor Swift (his brother’s girlfriend) this season.

“(She is) an unbelievable role model for young women across the globe.”@WCPO pic.twitter.com/NBhRwuPiGv

— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) February 3, 2024

With their win over the Baltimore Ravens, last Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs advanced to the Super Bowl for the fourth time since drafting Patrick Mahomes. They’ll take on the San Fransico 49ers, next Sunday, February 11. Be on the lookout for further updates on Jason Kelce as well as Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on HotNewHipHop.

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Drake Appears To Shade Rihanna During “It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?” Opening Night

February 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake seemed to throw a bit of shade at Rihanna during the opening night of his It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? in Tampa, Florida on Friday night. As his 2016 song, “Work,” began to play, he remarked, “I don’t sing this song anymore, but you [all] can sing it though.”

Drake teamed up with Rihanna for “Work” to assist on the singer’s eighth studio album, Anti. The song was a commercial success, spending nine weeks atop the US Billboard Hot 100. It was also nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 59th Grammy Awards.

Drake With Rihanna At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 28: Rapper Drake (L) and singer Rihanna speak onstage during the 2016 M.T.V. Music Video Awards at Madison Square Garden on August 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

Friday night isn’t the first time Drake has appeared to diss Rihanna. On his For All The Dogs cut, “Fear of Heights,” he seemed to be referencing the singer and her album, Anti, with the lyrics. “Why they make it sound like I’m still hung up on you? / That could never be / Gyal can’t ruin me / Better him than me / Better it’s not me,” Drake raps. “I’m anti, I’m anti / Yeah, and the sex was average with you / Yeah, I’m anti ’cause I had it with you … / And I had way badder bitches than you, TBH.”

Drake Says He’s Done Singing “Work”

drake says he no longer sings his ‘work’ collaboration with rihanna anymore, thoughts?? pic.twitter.com/8rbEkvwF6b

— songs that changed history (@iconiksongs) February 3, 2024

Drake and Rihanna reportedly briefly dated back in 2016, but it didn’t last long. These days, Rihanna is in a relationship with ASAP Rocky. The two recently welcomed their second child together. Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake and Rihanna on HotNewHipHop.

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Yasiin Bey Roasted For Latest Outfit

February 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yasiin Bey showed off an outfit on Instagram, Friday, that is proving to be quite polarizing on social media. The look features a grey jacket over top of what appears to be a blue and red kilt with leather pants. “@MARNI. Thanks to the team there,” Bey captioned the picture. “#424DRAGONBOOTZ #ZANZIBARICUSTOMS #RICKOWENSLEATHERPANTS #JACQUESMARIEMAGE #FRIENDSANDFAMILY SALUTE.”

When DJ Akademiks shared the look on his page, fans trolled the legendary rapper. “I ain’t gonna front I thought this was Saucy Santana showing us he lost weight,” one user remarked. Others brought up Bey’s recent criticism of Drake. “Look at this n***a,” another wrote. “& he had the nerve to say drake make music for shoppers. Clearly this n***a needa go shopping cause the Andre 3000 hand me downs ain’t working for buddy…”

Yasiin Bey Attends Paris Fashion Week

PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 20: In this image released January 21, Yasiin Bey poses during the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2021-2022 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dominique Charriau/WireImage)

As for his comments on Drake, Bey made headlines for remarking that the Toronto rapper makes music for Target shoppers. “Drake is pop to me. In the sense, like, if I was in Target in Houston, and I heard a Drake song. It feels like a lot of his music is compatible with… shopping. Or, as you know, shopping with an edge in certain instances,” he said. “Of course, I get it. It’s likable. It’s likable… ‘Wooooo! So many products! So many SKUs! Look at all these SKUs (stock-keeping units, more commonly known as bar codes)! Oh, so many products. I love this mall! Look at this place. I mean, look at this place! They have everything, everything’s here! They have everything here! Oh, this is great. This is the new Drake, do you hear it? It’s great…’

Yasiin Bey Shares Polarizing Outfit

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Drake has since trolled Bey on social media in response. Check out the controversial Instagram outfit above and be on the lookout for further updates on Yasiin Bey on HotNewHipHop.

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Drake Seemingly Shades Rihanna During The Opening Night Of ‘It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What?’

February 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake’s growing tension with Rihanna has seeped into his live sets.

The status of the rumored ex-lovers (with matching tattoos) appears to be far from cordial. In 2023, fans began to speculate that Drake was sending shots at Rihanna on his song “Fear Of Heights” off his album, For All The Dogs. Now, users online believe he’s back to his shady ways.

During the opening night of the It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? in Tampa, Florida, Drake refused to perform his parts of Rihanna’s hit 2016 song “Work.” Instead of completely removing the tour’s setlist, Drake allowed concertgoers to jam out as he enjoyed a brief break between records.

“I don’t sing this song anymore,” he said. “But you [all] can sing it though.”

drake says he no longer sings his ‘work’ collaboration with rihanna anymore, thoughts?? pic.twitter.com/8rbEkvwF6b

— songs that changed history (@iconiksongs) February 3, 2024

Once an attendee posted the clip, users online rushed to respond to Drake’s remarks.

“I mean, they broke up, so it makes sense,” wrote one user.

i mean they broke up so makes sense

— echo (@ECHOESmirrors) February 3, 2024

“It’s a timeless hit, but Aubrih has been over, so I get it,” penned another.

it’s a timeless hit but aubrih been over so i get it

— ladidai gems in link in bio (@ladidaix) February 4, 2024

“He’s never gonna get over her, is he,” added a user.

he’s never gonna get over her is he

— floral sweater (taylor’s version) (@cloverbloomss13) February 3, 2024

“He’s so lame…why play the song in the first place,” asked another.

He’s so lame…why play the song in the first place??

— Buckie Steele Street (@buckiesteelest) February 3, 2024

Drake has undoubtedly come a long way from professing his wish to get married and start a family with Rihanna. Or even him begging for her to release a new album.

50 Cent Calls Out Eric Adams, Suggests Donald Trump Could Be “The Answer”

February 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent is sick of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and thinks electing Donald Trump in 2024 could be “the answer.” He made the remark while sharing a story from the New York Post covering the city’s $53 million program, run by Mobility Capital Finance, to help migrant families with short-term hotel stays and food purchases. The program will provide 500 families with credit cards that they can only use at bodegas, grocery stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores. The amount on the card varies by size, but the Post reports a family of four would get $35 per day for food.

“WTF mayor Adams call my phone, I don’t understand how this works somebody explain,” 50 wrote in response. “@arimelber can’t explain this I’m stuck maybe TRUMP is the answer.” Fans had mixed reactions to the post. One user wrote: “How u a millionaire hating on people getting crumbs,” while another suggested: “Trump been the answer.”

Eric Adams Speaks At The Brooklyn Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Mayor of New York City Eric Adams speaks on stage during 38th Annual Brooklyn Tribute To Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House on January 15, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for (BAM) Brooklyn Academy of Music )

Ari Melber ended up commenting on the post while referencing Benny The Butcher: “We did do a lot of calls, so sure swap in the Mayor — it can be his turn! Maybe you’re becoming a single-issue voter – some people are – but I’d say there’s more on the line for 2024 than local immigration subsidies. That said, yes immigration policy has tradeoffs; and the US has long struggled with how to welcome many incredible people to enrich the nation – that’s kind of our thing! – while requiring a legal, orderly and fair system when there aren’t enough spots for all… or, ‘Everybody can’t go.’” Check out 50 Cent’s full post below.

50 Cent Calls Out Eric Adams

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A spokesperson for Adams, Kayla Mamelak, told the Post: “Not only will this provide families with the ability to purchase fresh food for their culturally relevant diets and the baby supplies of their choosing, but the pilot program is expected to save New York City more than $600,000 per month, or more than $7.2 million annually.” 50 Cent isn’t the only rapper to voice their support for Donald Trump as of late. Sexyy Red also says she wants the former President back in office. Be on the lookout for further updates on 50 Cent and Donald Trump on HotNewHipHop.

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Is J. Cole’s New Album ‘The Fall Off’ Finished?

February 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

To borrow a phrase from today’s cool kids, J. Cole is back outside. In 2023 alone, the “No Role Modelz” rapper has connected with several of his rap friends, including Lil Durk, Bas, and Lil Yachty, to flood the market with fresh verses.

Along the way, he even secured his first No. 1 record, thanks to Drake’s “First Person Shooter.” But fans are desperate for Cole to step away from the collaborations for a moment to drop solo material. Fortunately, the wait could be over soon. With a few previously teased projects still in limbo, what does Cole plan to release first? According to a video circulating online, Cole’s putting all his efforts into wrapping up his highly-anticipated album, The Fall Off.

Is J. Cole’s New Album’ The Fall Off’ Finished?

According to J. Cole, the long-awaited project is nearly complete. In a video captured by one concertgoer during the opening night of the It’s All A Blur Tour — Big As The What? he shared a status report on the album.

“Right now, I’m at the tale end of working on this album,” he said. “This album that I’ve been working on for a long time. It’s called ‘The Fall Off,’ but I don’t know how many people know about it. I feel like I ain’t never said that sh*t out loud, but I’m right there. And as I approach the end, I just be thinking to myself and rethinking sh*t.”

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But The Fall Off isn’t the only body of work Cole teased to supporters. Back in 2020, Cole took to Instagram to share a photo suggesting that before The Fall Off, he planned to release another album titled It’s A Boy. So, could Cole have plans to release a two-pack as a token of appreciation for supporters’ patience? Or is that another musical dream deferred, like the collaboration album with Kendrick Lamar? The world will know soon enough.

J. Cole confirms 3 new albums before he retires; Upcoming album titled “The Off-Season” pic.twitter.com/A9blZkLSrM

— Kollege Kidd (@KollegeKidd) December 30, 2020

Chrisean Rock Celebrates 5-Month Anniversary Of Son’s Birth

February 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chrisean Rock celebrated the five-month anniversary of her son’s birthday on her Instagram Story, Saturday. In doing so, she shared a selfie of herself holding onto her son with the caption: “Happy 5 months papa.” The post comes as the child’s father, Blueface, remains in jail for violating his probation relating to a 2021 assault case, last month. He’s expected to remain behind bars until July.

Exactly what led to Blueface violating his probation is unclear; however, his mother, Karlissa Saffold, has put the blame on Rock and Jaidyn Alexis. “Jaidyn got him one charge, Rock got him the one that violated the other,” she wrote on Instagram after he turned himself in.

Chrisean Rock Performs At The Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 27: ChriseanRock performs onstage at the 3rd Annual Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards at The Beverly Hilton on June 27, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards)

Amid his jail stint, Blueface has been feuding with Soulja Boy. Both Rock and her son were dragged into the beef, last week, when Soulja called them out on IG Live. “Chrisean, Imma nut on your face b*tch. Snaggle-tooth h*e. Look like your p*ssy stank, h*e,” Soulja said. “Little ugly b***h. You little ugly snaggle tooth autistic b*tch. You little remidial h*e. Somebody tag Chrisean tell her let me nut on that tattoo of her ugly n***a. Little stinky booty b*tch. Your son look r*tarded. I ain’t gonna like that n***a look like he got down syndrome. B*tchh n***a Blueface….you look like you smell like boo boo, b*tch. You look like you s**t on yourself in the third grade. Ain’t no leaving no kids outta s**t, f**k that little ugly a*s baby. Blueface wanna be talking about my son n***a got me f*cked up. F*ck that little r*tarded-a*s baby.”