Ice Spice Gets “In Ha Mood” On Our First “Fire Emoji” Update Of 2023

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The holiday season brought plenty of hustle and bustle. As a result, it was necessary for our Fire Emoji playlist updates to take a brief intermission. With a new year, though, comes new music. We’ve accordingly rounded up this week’s best releases for you in our first edition of 2023.

This weekend, it was Ice Spice who caught our attention with her “In Ha Mood” track. It was previously making rounds on TikTok (and later posted to SoundCloud and YouTube). However, the Bronx native has now made it available across DSPs so all her fans can rap along to her infectious lyrics.

French Montana is having an unexpectedly chaotic weekend. He himself was spared from gunfire. Still, the rapper’s friend, Rob49, and his bodyguard were both shot during a video shoot in Miami.

The tragic news follows the arrival of the “No Shopping” hitmaker’s Coke Boys 6 project in conjunction with DJ Drama. Of the many songs on the tracklist, “Chit Chat” with Smooky MarGielaa and A$AP Rocky is already a fan (and Fire Emoji) favourite.

From NBA YoungBoy’s latest album, we then have “Black.” The Louisana native shared I Rest My Case on Friday (January 6). It comes complete with 19 titles on which he raps without any guest appearances.

Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks’ new collaboration finds them riding in a “Rocket Chamber.” Among the track’s lyrics are “Insane in my blunt from Dr. Greenthumb / Got the K in the trunk, watch the drummer boy drum,” and “Momma not home, whip it up in the kitchen / Tend to get high, bag it up in the basement.”

Finally, we have a strong feature from Drake on Popcaan’s “We Caa Done.” The track is sure to make you want to hit the tropics in the near future to beat any winter blues.

Stream our weekly Fire Emoji playlist exclusively on Spotify below. Additionally, check back with HNHH tomorrow to find more new music on our R&B Season update.

Police Chief Passes Blame of Shooting at Miami Restaurant to French Montana

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Miami Gardens Police state French Montana did not have video production permits for his music video shoot that ended in a shooting. According to TMZ, Miami Gardens Police Chief Delma Noel-Pratt stated Montana and his team were the sources for the shooting.

“As a result of this disregard of the procedures, the unauthorized music video production led to an unfortunate situation,” Noel-Pratt said. “If the necessary agencies were notified ahead of time and protocol followed, police officers would have been in place to safeguard the community and assist with deterring and responding, if needed, to any situation that may arise.”

French Montana stated he was not shooting a music video, instead, he was “celebrating the release of my CB6 mixtape w/ friends at a local restaurant” and the shooting was a case of wrong place, wrong time.

According to Miami 7, ten people were injured in a shooting outside The Licking. The report confirmed Montana was currently filming a video.

Police and Fire Rescue responded to reports of shots fired at the restaurant that is located at 17600 block of Northwest 27th Avenue ahead of 8 p.m. Law enforcement said there are two additional crime scenes but did not provide the locations of the other two.

“We’re still working [the scene]. Yeah, there’s multiple shots, there’s multiple cases,” said MGPD detective Diana Gorgue. “We’re still working. We can’t confirm any numbers at this moment, because everything is still fresh, and they’re still investigating.”

“We had a total of 10 [victims]. Four brought themselves to the hospital, and we’ve treated six transported,” a paramedic is reported to have said over radio transmissions.

An eye witness, Ced Mogul, at the scene stated he was on hand to watch Montana at the shoot but noticed that someone was robbed of their watch, keys and wallet.

“[He asked to] call his mother and see if we can get spare car keys and make sure, you know, he’s OK, and then the gunshots went off,” said Mogul, “at least 13, 14, 15 gunshots. It was very rapid, it sounded like an assault rifle.”

As of writing, no fatalities have been reported, and no one has been taken into custody.

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Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss’ Wife Allison Holker Pens Tribute Following Private Funeral: ‘I LOVE YOU FOREVER and ALWAYS!’

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Famed Dancer and 'Ellen' Show DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss Dead at Age 40

A day after his private funeral, Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ wife, Allison Holker, delivered a tribute on Instagram. Holker shared a video montage flanked by Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up.”

“To my husband, best friend, babe, Chee-chalker, Superman and father of my children I LOVE YOU FOREVER and ALWAYS! We will forever remember you as the true beacon of light that you were and we will continue to cast your light and love throughout the world. Thank you for our incredible memories and our beautiful life shared together.”

tWitch, the infamous DJ on Ellen Degeneres’ long-running talk show, has died by suicide. According to local authorities, Stephen’s wife, Allison Holker, went to the LAPD last month in fear because Stephen left home without his car, which was uncharacteristic for him. After a short time period, police received a call of a shooting at an L.A. hotel. Stephen was located there with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

“Stephen lit up every room he stepped into,” Holker revealed to PEOPLE. “He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.

“Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you.”

Stephen began work on Ellen Show in 2014, running through the show’s conclusion this past May. He also appeared on So You Think Can Dance, Step Up, and Magic Mike XXL.

He is survived by his wife and three children.

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Bad Bunny, Frank Ocean Rumored as 2023 Coachella Headliners

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Coachella is inching closer. With no official announcement, Hits Daily Double tapped their Rumor Mill and found the headlining acts to be Bad Bunny, Frank Ocean, and BLACKPINK this year.

The music festival will take place at the Empire Polo Club during its normal weekends of April 14 to 16, as well as the 21 to 23.

Billboard.com revealed late last year that Frank Ocean would be one of the headliners. Ocean will finally hit the stage after the epidemic forced the cancellation of his 2020 performance.

Bad Bunny’s, one of The SOURCE’s Top Five artists of 2022, Un Verano Sin Ti album sat at the top of the Billboard 200 for 11 non-consecutive weeks. Bad Bunny has the most week at No. 1 in nearly six years, matching Drake’s Views effort of 2016.

Frank Ocean’s appearance will stoke the flames of new music rumors. In June 2022, Ocean was in talks of directing his first feature film, and during his Blonded Radio show in 2021, he released a new 9-minute untitled song.

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[WATCH] Judge in YSL Trial Reads Lyrics From “Slime Sh*t” in Court

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Judge in YSL Trial Reads Lyrics From "Slime Sh*t" in Court

During the latest court hearing in the YSL Rico case, Judge Ural D. Glanville read lyrics from a YSL song, specifically rapped by Lil Duke and Yak Gotti, in the courtroom. The single is “Slime Shit.”

“Hey, this that slime shit, hey
YSL shit, hey
Killin’ 12 shit, hey
Fuck a jail shit, hey…
Cookin’ white brick, hey…
I’m not new to this, hey, I’m so true to this, hey
I done put a whole slime on a hunnid licks, hey, hey…
Slime or get slimed, maniac don’t have a mind…
Got banana clips for all these niggas actin’ monkey…”

You can see the judge recite them below.

As the judge presiding over the Young Thug/YSL trial, Fulton County Superior Court Chief Judge Ural D. Glanville will substantially influence the proceedings. While the jury ultimately will decide all the disputed issues of fact, Chief Judge Glanville will oversee all aspects of jury selection and presentation of the case. He will rule on evidentiary objections, motions to exclude evidence, testimony and witnesses, and post-trial motions and will issue the final instructions to the jury before their deliberations. While it is difficult to predict how he will decide these issues, understanding his background can give insight into how effective he may be and how he will assert himself in these proceedings. You can learn more about Judge Glanville here.

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Jessie Reyez Nearly Broke Down In Tears During A Performance Of ‘Still C U’ On ‘Fallon’

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In between legs of her Yessie tour, Jessie Reyez stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (January 6). She took to the stage, performing “Still C U,” a fan-favorite from her latest album, Yessie.

On the song, she is content with being done with an ex, however, she still finds herself thinking of them from time to time.

“I still see you in my sleep / How come I still see you when I dream? / I been running from the truth / But it don’t matter what I do / It never matters what I do / I just can’t get away from you,” she sings on the song’s chorus.

During the performance, she wore a white tank top and matching skirt, the simple colors allowing for a minimalistic aesthetic, as her vocals shine through. She delivered her signature raspy vocals throughout the song, and visibly appeared to be fighting back tears.

Reyez is known to be candid about her emotions in her songs. She also has said she is working to let go of the anger she felt while recording her earlier material.

“What I’ve understood is that sometimes you need to use that anger as a lily pad to keep it moving,” she said in an interview with CBC.

While her Yessie tour may be coming to an end, Reyez doesn’t plan to slow down anytime soon. Later this year, she plans to join Sam Smith on their Gloria tour.

In the meantime, you can watch the performance of “Still C U” above.

London On Da Track’s BM Exposes Him: “Nobody Likes [Sissies] That Take Babies From Women”

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If you thought we were leaving baby mama drama in 2022, you’re dead wrong. This weekend, it’s Eboni Ivori chiefly stepping into the spotlight as she drags her ex, London On Da Track.

The former lovers have been explicitly feuding frequently as of late. Specifically, they came to blows after she made claims that his rumoured new girl, Shenseea, allowed her son to act inappropriately towards the co-parent’s daughter.

London On Da Track attends the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

“It’s a shame the way Black men do everything to tear Black women down,” she wrote on her Instagram Story earlier this week. “As a race and a culture, we need to do better.”

On the next slide, things only became juicier as Eboni shared screenshots of alleged texts from London. “What’s so crazy is just the other day calling me tryin’ to come over in the middle of the night. Tryna get me over there middle of the night, now it’s all this?” her rant went on.

“I’m disgusted that a man that I’ve known for 10 years, way back when he didn’t [have] McDonald’s money, would try to go big on me,” she indirectly said to her ex. “Act like he never knew me, and try to take our daughter.”

Next, Eboni brought another of London’s baby mamas into the conversation. “The same guy that was with Summer Walker for two years. Didn’t lay eyes on her or call her or send a penny is now trying to take her again… Like how?”

From the sounds of things, Ivori is frustrated over the producer’s sudden interest in their child after years of absence. “I hate it for our baby, but you’re well on your way to ruining your reputation and career,” she said. Later she added, “Nobody likes [sissies] that take babies from women.”

For good measure, she ended with, “Run and report all that too, word for word. You probably the reason Thug locked up now, all you do is go to the police.”

Get caught up on London On Da Track and Eboni Ivori’s 2022 drama here, and check back later for any updates on the situation.

EBK Young Joc & Big Sad 1900 Link Up For New Single, “Prada Steppin”

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EBK Young Joc is quickly becoming one of the hottest rappers out of California. Hailing from Stockton, he’s undeniably the face of his hometown’s newly-emerging rap scene.

In August 2022, however, one of his closest collaborators, Young Slo-Be was tragically shot and killed at just 29. The pair were actively working together to put Stockton on the map. Slo-Be’s viral single, “I Love You” and the duo’s countless music videos with each other were allowing them to do just that.

Now, Young Joc is proudly carrying the torch. Last year, he dropped several singles, including “Need Love,” as well as his fifth mixtape, City Of God. He’s kicking off 2023 with “Prada Steppin,” a new collaboration with Big Sad 1900.

On the fiery new track, the pair of California natives exchange verses addressing their realities, vices and designer clothes. Young Joc kicks off the track, rapping “You know I’m in my bag, that is not a question / Bro be Louis kickin’, b*tch, I’m Prada steppin’ / Boss spent twenty on that chain, now he ain’t got a necklace.”

Big Sad follows suit accordingly. “Told the b*tch, give me money, I don’t need love / Told my family, y’all can let it be, I’m dyin’ with the thugs / Need to spend more time with my son, I’m out here doin’ drugs,” he spits explicitly.

Stream EBK Young Joc and Big Sad 1900’s “Prada Steppin” on either Spotify or SoundCloud below. Comment your thoughts on the track afterwards. Finally, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

Think I’m addicted, can’t stop sippin’, fell in love with mud
Wockhardt, not no Tris, ’cause I’m a boss, n*gga
Bro gon’ up it, everytime he gettin’ off with it
Broke b*tch with no dough, but her thoughts bigger, now ain’t that some sh*t

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Smino’s “Luv 4 Rent” Gets The ChopNotSlop Treatment: Stream

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The tail end of 2022 saw the arrival of some undeniably incredible new music. Among the many standout albums is Smino’s Luv 4 Rent, which chiefly landed as October was drawing to a close. Since its arrival, the 15-track project has earned plenty of praise, even nabbing a spot on HNHH‘s yearly roundup of noteworthy hip-hop releases.

Even though it’s been over two months since its debut, the Missouri rapper’s work remains in streaming rotation for many. That’s not likely to change anytime soon, especially considering The Chopstars have gotten their hands on it to curate a fire remix.

Singer Smino performs on Day 2 of Sol Blume Festival 2022 at at Discovery Park on May 01, 2022 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Steve Jennings/Getty Images)

Their ChopNotSlop cut of Luv 4 Rent landed earlier this week, and already, listeners are singing its praises online. Specifically, tracks like “No L’s” “Ole Ass Kendrick,” and “Pudgy” with Lil Uzi Vert are arising as favourites.

The Chopstars are no stranger’s to flipping popular releases on their head. Earlier this year, they did the same to Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss album, which also received an enthusiastic response from listeners.

“I’m glad Chop and Screw is becoming legitimized BH rappers,” one Reddit user specifically praised the creative group. “These would often get taken down from YouTube, so to see official versions on Spotify is a huge win. Big ups to Chopstars for real.”

Finally, stream The Chopstar’s remix of Smino’s Luv 4 Rent on Audiomack or SoundCloud below. Afterward, tell us what version of the project is your favourite in the comments.

Luv 4 Rent (CHOPNOTSLOP Remix) Tracklist:

  1. 4rm Da Source
  2. No L’s
  3. Ole Ass Kendrick
  4. Louphoria
  5. Blu Billy
  6. Curtains
  7. 90 Proof
  8. Settle Down
  9. Pro Freak
  10. Modennaminute
  11. Lee & Lovie (feat. Reggie)
  12. Matinee
  13. Garden Lady
  14. Defibrillator
  15. Pudgy (feat. Lil Uzi Vert)