Ice Spice has been dragged by controversial rapper Azealia Banks over Ice’s maligned ‘Y2K’ look, which Azealia claims was inspired by Nicki Minaj.
Metro Boomin’s ‘BBL Drizzy’ Drake Diss Sparks Massive Lawsuits Against AI Companies
Metro Boomin’s Drake diss song ‘BBL Drizzy’ has led to major record labels joining forces to sue two A.I. music companies for copyright infringement.
Omar Apollo’s ‘God Said No’ Is Almost Here. Here’s What You Need To Know About His Reflective Second Album
The Gen-Z heartbreak king is back: Omar Apollo is gearing up to drop his second album, God Said No. As indicated by the album’s singles, Apollo experimented with a multitude of sounds, and the album promises to be equal parts sexy and reflective. Ahead of God Said No, we’ve put together a nifty guide on what to expect from Apollo’s much anticipated sophomore album.
Release date
God Said No is out 6/28 via Warner Records. Find more information here.
Tracklist
1. “Be Careful With Me”
2. “Spite”
3. “Less Of You”
4. “Done With You”
5. “Plane Trees” Feat. Mustafa
6. “Drifting”
7. “Empty”
8. “Life’s Unfair”
9. “Against Me”
10. “While U Can”
11. “Dispose Of Me”
12. “How”
13. “Pedro”
14. “Glow”
Features
The only listed feature on God Said No is Mustafa. Actor Pedro Pascal will also have a spoken portion on the album.
Singles
So far, Apollo has released “Spite,” “Dispose Of Me,” and “Less Of You” as singles from God Said No.
Artwork
You can see the God Said No artwork below.
Tour Dates
You can see the God Said No tour dates below.
08/20 – Indianapolis, IN @ Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
08/21 – Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
08/23 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
08/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Highmark Skyline Stage at The Mann
09/03 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion
09/04 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
09/06 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion
09/07 – Forest Hills, NY @ Forest Hills Stadium
09/10 – Cincinnati, OH @ The ICON Festival Stage at Smale Park
09/11 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater
09/13 – Charlotte, NC @ Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
09/14 – Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
09/16 – Miami, FL @ FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park
09/17 – Orlando, FL @ Orlando Amphitheater
09/19 – Houston, TX @ The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall
09/21 – Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
09/22 – Irving (Dallas), TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
09/24 – Bentonville, AR @ The Momentary
09/26 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
09/29 – Vancouver, BC @ Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
10/01 – Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
10/02 – Troutdale, OR @ McMenamins Edgefield
10/04 – Berkeley, CA @ The Greek Theatre
10/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
10/08 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl
10/10 – Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Amphitheatre
10/11 – San Diego, CA @ The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Megan’: The Houston Rapper’s Third Album Is Almost Here And This Is What You Need To Know About It
Back in October, Megan Thee Stallion first began teasing her new era after freeing herself from her old record deal and going independent. In just a few days, she’ll reveal the culmination of her efforts in the form of her third album, Megan, which she announced just after launching her Hot Girl Summer Tour. Here’s everything to know about the new album.
Release Date:
Megan is out 6/28 via Hot Girl Productions LLC. Pre-save it here.
Tracklist:
Megan revealed the tracklist on June 21. Check it out below.
1. “Hiss”
2. “Rattle”
3. “Figueroa”
4. “Where Them Girls At”
5. “Broke His Heart”
6. “B.A.S.” Feat. Kyle Richh
7. “Otaku Hot Girl”
8. “Find Out”
9. “Boa”
10. “Mamushi” Feat. Yuki Chiba
11. “Accent” Feat. GloRilla
12. “Paper Together” Feat. UGK
13. “Spin” Feat. Victoria Monét
14. “Down Stairs DJ”
15. “Miami Blue”
16. “Worthy”
17. “Moody Girl”
18. “Cobra”
Features:
Features on the album include New York Drill rapper Kyle Ricch, who appears on “B.A.S.,” Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba, and Memphis rapper GloRilla, with whom Megan previously featured on “Wanna Be” and its remix. In addition, R&B star Victoria Monét appears on “Spin,” while Texas rap royalty (heh) UGK appears on “Paper Together” (whether that means an unreleased Pimp C verse is included remains to be seen). Megan said there is a hidden feature in a livestream:
#MeganTheeStallion says there’s a feature on the released album tracklist that hasn’t been shared yet. pic.twitter.com/WXOn3OyfjB
— InquisitiveCarter.com (IG: @InquisitiveCarter) (@InquisitiveCEnt) June 26, 2024
Singles:
So far, Meg has released three singles: “Hiss“; “Cobra“; and “Boa.”
Artwork:
In sharing the cover for Megan, the Houston Hottie caused some controversy among fans, who decried the original art’s departure from the previously established snake theme of the promotion to date. However, it appeared Meg was ready for the backlash, as she had not just one but two snakier covers ready to go. You can see all three covers below.
Tour:
The US leg of the Hot Girl Summer tour will be done before the album’s release, but there’s a European leg remaining. After that, Meg may swing back around to the states to perform all her new songs, so stay tuned.
Ravyn Lenae Drops The New Ty Dolla Sign Collab ‘Dream Girl’ As She Announces 2024 Tour Dates
Following the release of her well-received 2022 debut album Hypnos, Ravyn Lenae has teamed up with the ultimate collaborator, Ty Dolla Sign, on a new single, “Dream Girl.” The song also coincides with the announcement of Lenae’s Bird’s Eye tour that is set to kick off later this year.
The tour is a two-parter, with a North American run in October and then some European shows in November. Tickets go on sale on June 28 at 10 a.m. PT, and more information can be found on Lenae’s website. Additionally, she’ll also be supporting Omar Apollo (a former tourmate) for a one-off performance at the iconic Red Rocks.
Listen to “Dream Girl” above and check out the tour dates below.
Ravyn Lenae 2024 Tour Dates: Bird’s Eye
09/26 — Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheater *
10/05 — Washington, DC @ Lincoln Theatre
10/08 — New York, NY @ Webster Hall
10/10 — Toronto, Ontario @ The Opera House
10/12 — Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
10/16 — Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
10/18 — Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn
10/20 — Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
10/25 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
10/26 — San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
11/10 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Vega
11/11 — Berlin, Germany @ Säälchen
11/12 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Bitterzoet
11/15 — Paris, France @ La Machine du Moulin Rouge
11/17 — Brussels, Belgium @ Le Botanique
11/18 — London, England @ Brixton Electric
11/19 — Manchester, England @ Gorilla
* supporting Omar Apollo
Bird’s Eye is out 8/9 via Atlantic. Find out more information here.
Kendrick Lamar Looked Adorable After A Fan Pinched His Cheeks During The ‘Not Like Us’ Video Shoot
Fans are shivering with anticipation for Kendrick Lamar‘s upcoming music video for “Not Like Us.” But the behind the scenes footage is proving to be equally as captivating as the yet-to-be-released visual. Last week, Lamar was in Compton filming the video for the Drake diss track, and several fans showed up to witness history in the making.
In between shooting scenes for the video, Lamar walked by fans. As he was passing by the crowd, a fan pinched him on the cheek. This prompted a huge smile from Lamar, who was seen glowing as a result.
A clip of Lamar reacting to his cheek being pinched has gone viral on social media, with many fans finding Lamar’s reaction adorable.
One fan on X (formerly Twitter) called this “the pookiefication of kendrick lamar”)
the pookiefication of kendrick lamar https://t.co/pmUTmfywSi
— mal ✰ (@houseofphoton) June 25, 2024
“he is so tiny and cute,” said another fan
he is so tiny and cute
https://t.co/Szyf7zRV1c
— Jessica (@jessicnnt) June 26, 2024
But while this clip is precious, and Lamar didn’t appear to take issue with it, we should not touch people without their consent.
he’s too nice. pls don’t do this celebrity or otherwise
— tannies adorer ⁷
(@vminscvpher) June 26, 2024
“he’s too nice,” one fan wrote. “pls don’t do this celebrity or otherwise.”
he’s too nice. pls don’t do this celebrity or otherwise
— tannies adorer ⁷
At the time of writing, there is no word on a premiere date for the “Not Like Us” video.
Mustard Details The Moment He Heard Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” For The First Time
This year has been one of the wildest for hip-hop in quite some time. Most of that can be attributed the thrilling battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Those first few days of May where they went tit for tat with diss records was an unforgettable moment. Of course, that brief stretch included “Not Like Us”, which is seen as Kendrick’s dagger and the West Coast’s as well. The record became an instant hit, partially because of Mustard’s incredible beat. The latter has been one of the top-flight producers for a while now, notching collaborations with so many superstars. However, this Kendrick Lamar collaboration did not come as easy as the others.
The critically acclaimed beat crafter sat down with Big Boy to talk about the song, as well as The Pop Out and much more. During their hour-long sit-down, Mustard explained that he was sending Lamar beat after beat during the back-and-forth with Drake. In fact, he says it was around five a day and probably hit almost 100 in total. Ultimately though, he was not sure what would happen. Then, he received a text while driving to a baby shower, saying that the Compton rapper dropped another diss track. Shortly after, Mustard said he got another message that read one of the best quotables from the song, “‘Mustard on the beat ho’”.
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Mustard Couldn’t Believe That Kendrick Used His Beat For “Not Like Us”
He told Big Boy he was all sorts of confused, “I’m like ‘Wtf did I miss?’ And that’s how I heard the song on the 405 freeway, driving, and I start spazzing…listening to it over and over. I couldn’t believe it”, Mustard explained. Even though, he is a fantastic producer, the Los Angeles, California native can now say he is a part of a historical moment in the genre’s history. Mustard is doing a great job of capitalizing on this, as he is dropping his new album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed, on July 26.
What are your thoughts on how Mustard heard “Not Like Us” for the first time? Is this one of the best diss tracks of all time, why or why not? Where does this beat rank for Mustard’s discography? Will this become the most iconic diss record ever? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Mustard and Kendrick Lamar. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
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Stephen A Smith Claims The Suns Are Desperate To Trade Kevin Durant
Stephen A Smith is someone who is always giving his hot takes on ESPN’s First Take. Overall, First Take has proven to be the biggest show on the ESPN network. Smith is the network’s biggest star, and there is no doubt that fans are always interested in what he has to say. As it stands, the NBA season is over which means free agency and the draft are on the horizon. Moreover, there are numerous teams out there looking to make some massive trades.
Last night, there were rumblings that the Houston Rockets were very much interested in none other than Kevin Durant. After a bad ending to the Phoenix Suns’s season, some have wondered what the team’s future is. Well, on First Take today, Smith dropped a bit of a bombshell. As you can see down below, he claimed that the Suns are eager to get rid of KD. Essentially, they want to blow things up a bit, especially since their big three has left them without depth.
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Stephen A Smith With A Bombshell
Smith also went on to say the Rockets are in no position right now to get KD. Head coach Ime Udoka would love to have the superstar on the roster, but the front office feels differently. It is one of those philosophical disagreements that could spell trouble for the Rockets as a whole. If one thing is for certain, it is that free agency is about to get pretty wild.
Let us know what you think of this update, in the comments section down below. Do you believe the Phoenix Suns will get a lot in return for Kevin Durant? What team would you like to see KD go to, moving forward? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will be sure to keep you informed as the NBA Draft and NBA Free Agency loom closer.
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Keefe D Reveals His Cancer Has Returned Amid 2Pac’s Murder Trial
Duane “Keefe D” Davis, who is facing murder charges for the killing of 2Pac, says he’s suffering from cancer and the conditions in jail are exacerbating his health problems. Appearing in court for a hearing on Tuesday, he attempted to get out on bond with the help of Wack 100. In pleading his case, he argued that his cancer had returned.
“I got cancer,” he said candidly, “I been in jail eating processed food. I had colon cancer… they serve all this processed food, they don’t serve no fruit, it’s terrible. Fake potatoes, fake milk. Fake everything. It ain’t good for an ex-cancer patient. I got it again.”
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Keefe D Appears In Court
Keefe further argued: “They took me to the hospital on May 5. He came into my cell and said, ‘Hurry up and get dressed, you need emergency surgery.’ They referred me to my cancer doctor so I went and seen him on May 8 and he said, ‘I’ll get you to do a colonoscopy in a week, CT scan in two weeks, CT scan in three weeks.’ They haven’t came here to do nothing. I’m in a life situation and I will do anything to save my life.”
Keefe D Details His Struggles With Cancer
While Keefe and Wack were able to come up with the $750,000, the judge denied his bond request over suspicions as to where the money came from. Additionally, the court wasn’t buying Wack’s reasoning for wanting Keefe out. Be on the lookout for further updates on Duane “Keefe D” Davis on HotNewHipHop.
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UCLA Unveils Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 1 PE Cleats
UCLA’s football team is stepping up their game with exclusive player edition cleats from Jordan Brand. The Air Jordan 3 UCLA Gold Cleats and Air Jordan 1 UCLA White Cement Cleats have been specially designed for the players, showcasing the university’s iconic colors and style. These cleats are not available for purchase, making them a coveted item among both players and sneaker enthusiasts. The Air Jordan 3 UCLA Gold Cleats feature a striking gold upper, paired with UCLA blue accents that perfectly represent the Bruins’ school spirit. The design includes premium materials and the iconic elephant print overlays.
Complementing the gold cleats, the Air Jordan 1 UCLA White Cement Cleats boast a clean white base with blue detailing. This design is further enhanced with UCLA branding, creating a sleek and modern look. The cleats incorporate the signature Air Jordan 1 silhouette, blending performance with style seamlessly. These exclusive cleats symbolize the unique partnership between Jordan Brand and UCLA, celebrating excellence both on and off the field. As player editions, they highlight the special status of UCLA athletes within the Jordan Brand family.
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Air Jordan x UCLA
The gold Air Jordan 3 cleats feature a vibrant all-gold look. Also, gold elephant print lines the bottoms, and gold laces are present too. Additionally, the tongues feature Jumpman and UCLA branding, tying the two together. The Jordan 1 cleat features a cement grey upper, detailed with white and blue. The tongues feature Nike and UCLA branding.
Unfortunately for sneaker fans, the Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 1 UCLA Cleats will not be available to the general public. This is strictly a “Player’s Edition” and there are no plans for the public to wear this pair on the field. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.
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