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UnoTheActivist Puts Out Grimy Banger “Lil X”

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Underground and internet rappers are making a massive comeback right now. One of the leaders that is spearheading that return is New York producer evilgiane. He, along with his Surf Gang rap armada have been tearing things up on Soundcloud and the rest of the streaming platforms. They have been for the past couple of months now. However, one of them that got a slight head start on this trend is UnoTheActivist.

He is the cousin of mainstream rage and trap superstar, Playboi Carti. Both grew up in the state of Georgia and UnoTheActivist has even worked with him in the past. The 27-year-old has been in the game since 2022 only, but his presence has been felt amongst listeners. People appreciate his work and for good reason. Uno likes to produce spacey, lowkey bangers, which is a popular sound from this wave of talent.

Listen To “Lil X” By UnoTheActivist

For Uno, 2023 was maybe his most active year ever. He went on to drop three albums, with one of them being a collaborative effort with Bear1boss called Act & Bear1Beezy [Scene 2] (Hosted by DJ Maino the Plug). Now, Uno is bringing his first single of 2024 with “Lil X.” It is a short, two-minute cut about brags and violence. The beat, provided by Firemane and Rott, is a bassy and wavy instrumental that feels reclusive and haunting. Be sure to check out the track above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Lil X,” by UnoTheActivist? Do you think this is one of his better tracks as of late? Could an album be in the works? What is your favorite element of the song and why? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding UnoTheActivist. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

I just might pop at a cop
Balenci too big I can’t hop over fence
Please make it make sense
.45 Colt ain’t talking no trench
You gotta learn to take risk
A snake ain’t learn how to hiss

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Skilla Baby Makes Things Personal On “Plate”

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

We love talking about the Midwest rap talent here on HNHH. It is an underrated region in terms of producing interesting artists, compared to the West, the South, and the East. Today, we are heading back to Motor City, Detroit, Michigan, to talk about a face that is slowly establishing himself. That rapper is Skilla Baby.

Skilla, like most of the MCs from the city, is aggressive, gritty, and has a blue-collar mentality. This allows for the 25-year-old to come across as authentic when he talks about his personal experiences. 2023 was a busy year for Skilla Baby, as he went on to drop two projects and a load of singles. Those two were Controversy and We Eat The Most.

Listen To “Plate” By Skilla Baby

The Geffen Records signee is back with his third single of the year already. “Plate” sees Skilla Baby talk about how he is always trying to give back to his community and family. There is a saying that money changes people. However, a more appropriate way to look at it would be to say that money makes someone more of what they already are. That is what Skilla is trying to convince and convey. Even with all of the fame, he is still going to do what is right morally for those he holds close to his heart. It is a violent but emotional single that Skilla fans will appreciate.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Plate” by Skilla Baby? Is this the best song you have heard from him recently? Do you think he is the best up-and-comer from Detroit, why or why not? Is an album in the works? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Skilla Baby. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

It’s so much s*** on my plate
Could’ve said, “F*** everybody”, packed my s*** and moved away
Rich as f***, still ridin’ round in five percent tint with a Drake
I can do bad by myself, I made sure everybody ate
Wasn’t nobody around me, I was starvin’, real, it was late
I’m up as f***, don’t give a f***, b*****s gon’ f***, n****s gon’ hate

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E-40’s Hyphy Anthem Finally Goes Platinum After 18 Years

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

E-40’s classic track ‘Tell Me When To Go’ has achieved yet another milestone, as the 2006 hyphy anthem has achieved platinum status nearly two decades later.

KILLY Drops Off “POP 2” Along With “Life I Chose” As A Two-Pack

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

KILLY is someone who knows how to bring the vibes or the bangers. He can do that so effortlessly due to his melodic, auto-tuned voice. The Canadian rager has been impressing us, as well as fans with his recent steady flow of singles and short projects. His most recent of the latter dropped back in the middle of September 2023.

K3 featured standout performances on “LOOK WHAT WE STARTED” with his late friend SEGA, “Same Energy,” and “Cut Em Off.” Past that point, KILLY has also put out singles “Studio Freestyle,” as well as “Life I Chose.” The latter features fellow trap rapper Dom Corleo. Funny enough, that single is the lead track from his next project of the same name.

Listen To POP 2 By KILLY, Featuring FourFive & Dom Corleo

Rumors say that the LP will drop sometime this month and we have another single from it. This latest offering features FourFive and is called “POP 2.” KILLY combined it with “Life I Chose” to create a two-pack. “POP 2” is another high-octane banger with trunk-knocking bass and and rattling hi-hats. Go check out the tracks above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “POP 2,” by KILLY and FourFive? Is this the better song than “Life I Chose?” Will Life I Chose be his best album ever made, why or why not? Who do you want to see on the album and why? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding KILLY, FourFive, and Dom Corleo. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics From “POP 2”:

I got big racks stuck up in these Balenci’ jeans
This ain’t freeze tag, when I catch him he gon’ freeze
Like a Maybach an M all on his head he gon’ see
And I lean back sorry I been living out all my dreams
Told her pop two she wanna jump on the wave and she wanna surf
I’m getting hot too I’m charging minimum ten racks just for a verse

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Jennifer Lopez Debuted A New Song, ‘This Is Me…Now,’ In A Rosy Pink ‘SNL’ Performance

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In her second performance of the night, Jennifer Lopez debuted new music on the Saturday Night Live stage. Ahead of her upcoming album, This Is Me…Now, Lopez premiered the album’s title track.

The song, which serves as the opener on This Is Me…Now, is downtempo ballad, on which, Lopez basks in the joy of her rekindled love with her now-husband, Ben Affleck.

“You met me halfway / Growing pains, broke some chains in every chapter / Now we know what it takes for our ever after / Took some lefts, now we’re right here where we are,” sings Lopez in the song’s opening verse.

Having made a loving reconnection, Lopez realizes that Affleck has helped her love herself even more.

“This is me now / And I took my time / Lot of winters summers baby / And I healed my heart / But I love who I am lately / This is me now,” sings Lopez on the song’s chorus.

While on stage, Lopez was dressed in pink roses, symbolizing a blissful new chapter — a brand new era of love and happiness, with the person she never stopped thinking about.

You can watch the performance of “This Is Me…Now” above.

This Is Me…Now is out 2/16 via BMG. Find more information here.

Ayo Edebiri Seemingly Addressed Her Resurfaced Comments About Jennifer Lopez During A Game Show Sketch On ‘SNL’

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In the modern day of technology, many of us have learned the hard lesson that past posts and comments can come back to haunt us. Such was the case for Ayo Edebiri on tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live.

During a sketch, Edebiri, along with SNL cast members Andrew Dismuskes and Chloe Fineman, play contestants competing on a game show called Why Did I Say That?, hosted by Kenan Thompson. During the game show, Thompson retrieved past comments left on people’s posts by the contestants. The comments range from sexually objectifying to threatening death. The rules of the game entailed each contestant explaining why they left such comments on the posts.

After being forced to revisit those comments, Edebiri’s character decided she had enough.

“We get it,” Edebiri said. “It’s wrong to leave mean comments, or post comments just for clout, or run your mouth on a podcast, and you don’t consider the impact because you’re 24 and stupid. But I think I speak for everyone when I say from now on, we’re gonna be a lot more thoughtful about what we post online.”

Perhaps Edebiri’s character is referring to a guest appearance she made on Laci Mosley’s Scam Goddess podcast back in 2020, during which, Edebiri alluded to rumors that Jennifer Lopez — who was tonight’s musical guest — uses ghost singers on her track.

“She thinks she’s on multiple tracks, but it’s not her,” Edebiri said at the time. “I think she thinks that she’s still good even though she’s not singing for most of these songs.”

Though tonight, it seemed that Lopez and Edebiri were both in good spirits. Perhaps they’ve put their differences aside?

You can watch the sketch above.

Jennifer Lopez, Latto, And Redman Threw The Ultimate Wedding Bash During Their ‘Can’t Get Enough’ Performance On ‘SNL’

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Tonight (February 3) Jennifer Lopez made her fifth appearance on Saturday Night Live as the musical guest. The performance arrives ahead of her upcoming album, This Is Me…Now, which will be accompanied by a film, streaming on Prime Video. And with her performance of the album’s lead single, “Can’t Get Enough,” Lopez gave us a taste of what to expect, by showing off her theatrics.

While on stage, Lopez moved effortlessly to the festive beat. Joined by dancers matching her energy, Lopez continued to ride the high ahead of This Is Me…Now, which was largely inspired by her rekindled romance with her now-husband, Ben Affleck.

Dressed in black and white, Lopez and her dancers were celebrating the ultimate wedding bash. Midway through the performance, she was joined by rapper Latto, who contributed a verse to the song’s remix, which was released last month. While Latto’s surprise appearance was rather short, she didn’t once miss a beat.

Toward the end of the performance, rapper Redman made a surprise appearance, adding yet another new verse to “Can’t Get Enough.”

Jennifer Lopez brings out Latto for SNL performance of “Can’t Get Enough.” https://t.co/nJ43Zw0ko4

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 4, 2024

You can watch a clip of the performance of “Can’t Get Enough” above.

This Is Me…Now is out 2/16 via BMG. Find more information here.

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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