West Coast producer/rapper Hit-Boy has compiled one of the most successful runs as a producer in the history of Hip-Hop.
He recently spoke with AllHipHop in an exclusive interview about everything from his production techniques to his work ethic and his desire to remain humble.
After working with everyone from Jay-Z and Nas, to Big Sean and Benny the Butcher, Hit-Boy has remained humble and motivated despite his highs and lows in the rap game over the years.
During the interview Hit-Boy elaborated on his relationship with Jay-Z and some of the things he’s learned from the Hip-Hop mogul who rapped over his “N####s In Paris” beat almost a decade ago.
Elaborating on the best advice he’s ever gotten from Jay-Z, Hit-Boy said he’s learned to “not blame anybody for anything that happens.”
According to Hit-Boy, Jay-Z told him: “…[don’t] blame anybody for anything that happens or how things transpired within the game. You gotta just keep trucking regardless of if you feel like someone did you wrong, or whatever the case is. All that s### is irrelevant, it’s all about the music and if you making dope music, you gonna rise to where you need to, period.”
Not only has Hit-Boy gotten advice from Jay-Z, but the producer is signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation management firm, which guides his career well beyond just the music.
It’s been a long time since Hit-Boy’s early days as a youthful Hip-Hop listener in Southern California, but his purchase of Jay-Z’s The Blueprint still holds a special place in his memory since it was one of the first albums that he purchased.
“It’s unbelievable, any time I link with him and make music with him s### is still just surreal for sure,” Hit-Boy told AllHipHop.com.
Currently Hit-Boy has been pushing his trumpet heavy single “Salute” featuring Detroit’s Big Sean and New York City’s Fivio Foreign.
“That’s something I’m definitely excited about,” Hit-Boy said of the collaboration with Big Sean and Fivio Foreign. “But I’m always developing different acts, as far as what’s coming immediately and what I’m hype on, is my own. I got a song called “Salute” dropping and its gonna be a crazy video and a crazy movement. It’s my song.”
Rae Sremmurd group member Swae Lee suffered a huge setback this morning (December 14th).
The rap star lost a hard drive full of his music, as he was traveling through the Los Angeles International Airport.
Sway took his Instagram to offer a huge bounty for anyone at Delta Airlines who may have come across his hard drive, which he said contained all of his new music.
“Got 20k for anyone who found my harddrive @LAX T2 delta airlines this morning all my songs on there,” the “No Flex Zone” rap star posted along with a somber-looking picture of himself.
Swae Lee isn’t the first rapper to lose his hard drive, and he probably won’t be the last.
In July of 2017, Migos rapper Quavo announced he had lost a hard drive featuring tracks from the group’s album Kulture 2 In August of 2019, 2 Chainz misplaced his hard drive, but he eventually recovered it with the help of Lil Baby.
And, in one of the most infamous cases, super-producer Ryan Leslie had his laptop stolen back in 2010 in Cologne, Germany.
Swae may want to take note of the Ryan Leslie case when it comes to offering up rewards. Like Swae, Ryan Leslie offered $20,000 for the return of his laptop, and he eventually upped the reward to $1 million.
A man named Armin Augstein found the laptop in a trashbag deep in a forest in Germany, but the files were corrupted and Ryan Leslie refused to pay the bounty.
Super producer Jermaine Dupri was honored by PETA for his healthy eating habits.
Dupri was among a handful of superstars who received the Humanitarian Award from PETA during a celebration for the 40th anniversary of the animal rights organization.
Singer Mariah Carey was on hand to present Jermaine Dupri with the award during a coast-to-coast virtual ceremony.
“I’ve known Jermaine for a long time, and he is one of a kind. Not only is he a genius at producing music, he’s also a vocal animals rights advocate, which is why we are joined here today,” Mariah Carey said. “I am most proud to see how Jemaine has become a powerful voice and PETA’s vegan campaign. Yes, he’s a vegan. It’s true. I didn’t believe him at first, but it is true. JD keep doing what you do. And PETA. I can’t wait for the next 40 years of groundbreaking success.”
“I became vegan for my own health, but the longer I’ve been at it, the more it became about others: the animals, food justice for our community, and the health of our planet,” Jermaine Dupri said during the celebration.
Other celebrities honored with the Humanitarian Award for their healthy lifestyle included Kat Graham, Lily Tomlin, and punk rock pioneer Iggy Pop.
Other guests on hand to honor Jermaine Dupri included Sir Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Patrick Mahomes, Gillian Anderson, Alec Baldwin, Anjelica Huston, James Cromwell, Casey Affleck, Chrissie Hynde, Belinda Carlisle, Bill Maher, Pamela Anderson, Jackie Chan, and others.
Take a look at Mariah presenting Jermaine Dupri with his humanitarian award for PETA below:
Rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie made his return to social media, a few days after being popped for drugs and guns.
And, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is getting right back to business with the launch of his own OnlyFans account.
A Boogie joined the popular social media site, to give his enthusiasts a peek into his life, and to take recommendations from fans for his upcoming releases.
“Here for fans only, HOODIE GANG! If you can’t wait anymore just subscribe for an approach of New unreleased music and snippets,” the rapper’s official profile on OnlyFans reads. “I want to give you all a personal experience since you are apart of me🖤I will be reading all comments for feedback on what songs you love the most. Don’t be hesitant to say or ask anything here, you’re opinions mean more to me than my own tbh because you are who I do it for💯.”
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is charging a $20 subscription fee to interact with him and to unlock his unreleased music.
A Boogie, real name Artist Julius Dubose, joins a growing list of rappers who are using OnlyFans to augment their revenue, including Tyga, Blueface, Chris Brown, Swae Lee, Cardi B, and imprisoned rapper Casanova.
A Boogie’s latest business endeavor with OnlyFans comes on the heels of his detention last week in New Jersey after his birthday party turned violent in Teaneck New Jersey.
A member of his entourage was shot in the parking lot of Club ARISE. The shooting led to a joint investigation between the NYPD and local New Jersey police.
Snoop Dogg is already well established in the world of professional wrestling.
The legendary rapper has made multiple appearances in Vince McMahon’s WWE, and he also has blood ties to the sport.
His cousin happens to be current WWE women’s champion, Sasha Banks.
The news comes on the heels of the hilarious commentary during the Mike Tyson/Roy Jones bout which proved to be just as viral as Jake Paul’s stunning knockout of Nate Robinson on the undercard of the fight.
Snoop, born Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., has also partnered with Triller to start a new boxing league called The Fight Club.
He will also serve as the celebrity host and announcer and will help select the fighters and musical acts, while Proxima will be the production partner, promotor, and marketing partner.
Late rapper Pop Smoke will make his posthumous acting debut in the upcoming film “Boogie.”
The star will appear as the basketball rival of the title character, played by Taylor Takahashi.
The “Boogie” soundtrack will also feature unreleased music from the late rapper, real name Bashar Barakah Jackson, who was shot and killed during a botched robbery at his Hollywood Hills home in February.
Paying tribute to the rap star, Boogie director Eddie Huang told The New York Times Pop gave “a thousand percent” for his first role on the big screen.
“They were tough 16-hour days, overnights, and he shot five overnights in a row,” Eddie Huang said. “Kids were coming on the bridge to watch us shoot the scenes. We would play Pop’s record. All our actors, the extras, the kids on the bridge watching us shoot scenes, everyone was doing The Woo dance. It was pretty special.”
Bobby Fishscale is your favorite trapper turned rapper, and he’s not stopping until he gets to the top. Hailing from Quincy, Florida and hustling since birth, the rising lyricist has even been deemed Tallahassee’s Hustler of the Year. When it comes to his braggadocious bars, his punchlines, and his storytelling, the Roc Nation signee continues to elevate, from winning over new fans and bogs to winning the BMI Social Status Award presented by NLE Choppa while simultaneously being booked for Covid-friendlty performances week after week.
Exploding onto the scene with his standout “Blue Cheese” record in April of this year, a nod to getting money with his team, Bobby quickly followed it up with The Last Re-Up mixtape lending lead singles “No 9 To 5” and “Wrist Froze” featuring Peewee Longway. The latter two are a testament to the struggles we all go through in life, doing whatever it takes to get out of that dark place and achieving success.
Having been to prison 4 times and jail 20 times, Bobby reminds us that no matter what happens, there’s always someone out there going through it worse than you. Now, he returns with his newest tape Da Relapse, which sees Bobby going back to his trapping ways. With songs like “He Hard” and “Dark Place,” the 15-track project speaks volumes to Bobby’s character and his unwillingness to falter his truth — while feeding his fans and giving back to his community.
Bobby Fishscale: How is it over there in Miami?
AllHipHop: Miami lit right now. It’s hot, it’s like 80 degrees.
Bobby Fishscale: Somebody got verified today! How you feeling?
AllHipHop: I’m feeling good man. It’s always a good feeling to make an accomplishment.
AllHipHop: Da Relapse out now! How are you feeling?
Bobby Fishscale: Da Relapse is a pretty self-explanatory project. We went back to the trap with it, that’s what everybody wanted. We supplying the fans right now. We got a lot of dope visuals, we’re going to release them weekly like we always do. Staying strategy with it. Happy birthday to Hov too.
AllHipHop: The fans were the ones that wanted you to go back to the trap?
Bobby Fishscale: When I say go back to the trap, I mean with the music. I don’t mean literally go back to the trip. I’ll never go back to the trap, that s### dead.
AllHipHop: How does Da Relapse compare to your previous project, The Last Re-Up?
Bobby Fishscale: With the first one, the EP was an introduction to me. I showed y’ll I can make “Blue Cheese,” “No 9 To 5.” The mixtape be mainly my way. That’s why on “Fishscale Way,” I say “go in there, no hook.” That’s the Fishscale Way. The EPs and the albums are going to be more formatted for the industry or whatever, but they let me go crazy on the mixtapes. I can do whatever I want to do like freestyle, no hook, recording at 3 in the morning whenever I want to record. It’s a mixtape vibe.
AllHipHop: What was the creative process behind the project?
Bobby Fishscale: Everywhere I go. “Fishscale Way,” I recorded that with Hoodrich Rick. A lot of stuff I recorded in LA at Paramount Studios. I love The Paramount, that’s my LA home. They got some great engineers over there.
AllHipHop: On “FISH N YOUNG,” you say “they is not trapping like me because they not living how I live.” What sets you apart from other trapper turned rappers?
Bobby Fishscale: I been locked up a lot. If y’all don’t know my story, I been to prison 4 times. I probably been to jails 20 times. I got about 13, 14, 15 convicted felonies. It’s hard to do that and still make it out, and stay focused.
AllHipHop: Biggest lesson you learned behind bars?
Bobby Fishscale: Just be you. Always be you no matter where you at.
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AllHipHop: Talk about the cover art and what that represents.
Bobby Fishscale: The cover means the relapse back to the trap. It’s really every drug known to man on there. I’m back there, y’all know the real deal on the level of the streets.
AllHipHop: Bring us back to when you created “He Hard.”
Bobby Fishscale: We’re all in a mansion in LA. It was 4 or 5 in the morning, I’ll go to sleep at 12am and wake up at 4am or 5am. I’d woke back up and I was sitting outside by the pool, I’d turned on the little infinity pool. I was out there like my life’s a movie, all this s### you never seen. The mansion we’re in was crazy, all the blinds were electric with the remote. It was really in the hills, we’re at the top top of LA. Higher than the Hollywood sign. All my music really be natural. Whatever environment I’m in, that’s where the song’s going to go with it. You ever hear of Trick Daddy’s restaurant, Sunday’s Eatery in Miami? [flips camera]
AllHipHop: It’s dank? What you finna get?
Bobby Fishscale: Yeah, it’s good. Probably the steaks with the peas and rice. Some collard greens, yams, cornbread, and some blue cupcakes with a blue drink.
AllHipHop: How are you celebrating your release day?
Bobby Fishscale: Blue checks and blue velvet cupcakes.
AllHipHop: What songs mean the most to you on the project and why?
Bobby Fishscale: “Live Dis Life” and “Kan’t Shine With Me”. “Live Dis Life” because when I say “people got killed tryna live this life,” I’m really talking about all my homeboys that got locked up tryna live this life. I’m talking about my family, so it’s personal.
AllHipHop: How is music a therapy for you?
Bobby Fishscale: It’s an outlet, but it also made a target. My old life, I was real private and secretive. A ghost. With what I was doing, I couldn’t really be out like that. With rap, it’s different. People knowing my exact whereabouts, I’m posting flyers about where I’ma be at this certain time and date is weird to me. But it’s a part of the game, I just gotta stay safe.
AllHipHop: How are you adjusting to the fame and all the attention?
Bobby Fishscale: I’m taking it a day at a time. It’s overwhelming, but I take it how it comes. I’m definitely enjoying it.
AllHipHop: Why don’t you like Pisces?
Bobby Fishscale: I had bad experiences with Pisces. Not all, but the ones I did meet. Are you a Pisces?
AllHipHop: I’m a Capricorn but I don’t really believe in horoscopes.
Bobby Fishscale: Yeah, me neither. It ain’t got nothing to do with the horoscope maybe, it’s the person. That’s how everything happens. If you eat some bad macaroni one time, you might not want to try it no more. [laughs]
AllHipHop: That analogy is crazy.
Bobby Fishscale: I don’t eat macaroni. I hate macaroni and cheese, I never ate it. I’m weird.
AllHipHop: What’s not to like?
Bobby Fishscale: Cheese. If I get a burger, I get one slice of cheese. I’m not a cheese fan, I don’t like it.
AllHipHop: Best memory from shooting “The Last Re-Up (The Intro)”?
Bobby Fishscale: That shoot right there was classical. I told Benny Flashh, “man I want to shoot it in front of a real bando.” He said “oh I know where…” I said “no! I need to shoot it in front of an active real bando.” He said “alright, I’ll go to Overtown to try and find one in Little Haiti.” He went to Overtown where Savage at, so he found the house. On that wall, it said “buy crack at 17th Street Apartments, 104 or something.” They said “this is the fentanyl house,” it was real life junkies. I paid the junkie on the porch $10 to move, they had to keep smoking.
AllHipHop: For real?!
Bobby Fishscale: Yeah, it was junkies walking in and out with fentanyl. Fly pulled up because Fly was late. He said “yo we gotta get outta here,” because it’s drawing a crowd. I had the Wraith truck out there. A couple people said “he ain’t from Miami! Why you out here? You making our spot hot!” I had bought them so dope and they had calmed down, they’re cool with it. The one thing about being in the dope hole, the only way to control them is buy them some dope or you gon’ have to get out they block forreal. Either I want to shoot the video or I was gon have problems.
AllHipHop: Damn you really came from that, how’d that make you feel?
Bobby Fishscale: I wasn’t talking to them, I wasn’t vibing with them. Dude, I put his son in the video and all that. He made the behind-the-scenes. He said “he ain’t from Miami! What you doing down here? Why ain’t nobody from Miami in the video!?” I asked “where you from?” He said “I’m from Miami!” I said “come get in the video.” He said “I ain’t got on no shirt, I’ma put my son in there.” Alright, now somebody from Miami’s in the video.
AllHipHop: One thing you want fans to get from Da Relapse?
Bobby Fishscale: No matter what you going through, don’t ever quit. Look at me, I done been through some worse s###. That’s what I want them to get: never quit. No matter what you going through, there’s always somebody going through something worse. It always can be worse, so never quit no matter what.
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AllHipHop: Goals you have for yourself right now?
Bobby Fishscale: To be successful, that’s my only goal. Not to be a failure.
AllHipHop: Are you rolling up?
Bobby Fishscale: Always. This is Luigi OG, my favorite. I only smoke OG. I been dibbling and dabbling in ZaZa, but I keep OG. I always bring it with me when I come to LA. I got my weed card, I can fly with 7 grams. I’m legit.
When it comes to lyrics, there are a few that can compare to Chino XL. The New Jersey Warren rapper has returned with more lyrics of fury. His new song “Ethiopia” has already garnered thousands of views on YouTube and continues to grow exponentially as the word gets out. Directed by Balt Getty, “Ethiopia” is a miniature movie that embodies circularity. The metaphoric circle is small, but the story is complete with the video ends. Questions loom and you will certainly want more.
“Ethiopia” not only stars Chino XL, but also veteran actor Robert Patrick, known for his for in “Mayans M.C.,” “The X-Files,” “Cop Land,” “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” and other TV and films.
Starring Chino XL, Robert Patrick Directed by Balthazar Getty Director of Photography Adam Roberts Sleepless in a motel room, an assassin receives a phone call. It’s a hit. In a state of restless ambivalence he meets up with his contractor for the details. Just another job or is there something more to this one?
Starring Chino XL, Robert Patrick Directed by Balthazar Getty Director of Photography Adam Roberts
“Ethiopia” is also the lead single to the recently released EP “Chino vs Balt.” “Chino vs Balt” is a precursor to the album, The Witches Hammer, due in February.Click here to listen to Chino vs Balt.
Rap star A$AP Ferg has accomplished a lifelong dream, by getting into the home goods business.
The 32-year-old Harlem-bred rapper just launched his line of classy looking rugs.
Ferg, who has collaborated with brands like high-end luxury retailers Tiffany’s Guess, Dior, and Calvin Klein in the past, announced the launch of his new lifestyle brand Devoni Workshop.
The first release from the Devoni Workshop is the Hyner series of rugs handmade in Nepal.
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“I’ve always designed clothes but wanted to step into the home decor world,” ASAP Ferg said. “Having this idea to design home goods for a lifetime I’ve actually accomplished it this year.”
Last week was a monumental week for the A$AP Mob as they continue their push into the world of fashion and designing.
WOW! How cool!!!!! The International Olympic Committee FINALLY – after 45+ years of Hip-Hop – that our dance culture “break dancing” or B-Boying has been added to the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France! This is amazing! You should know if you are on this site, that breakdancing (or breaking), represents one of the original four elements of Hip Hop culture. There are a few other new additions too – including skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing for the first time! Now, that I think about it, surfing has been around way longer than breaking…at least in a Hip-Hop context. The COVID-19 pandemic has jammed everything up.
Anyway, I am interested in knowing what the whole thing will look like. As you know, Black and Brown people started the culture here in Amerika and were breaking back in the 70’s and 80’s. Now, it looks like a very different “sport” if you will. I will not specify any culture, but it ain’t The Blacks. LOL! It may be, but I think others have come in and taken over that aspect of Hip-Hop. I am thinking “we” did not see the money in break dancing…We also “mastered it”…! Back in the day, if you couldn’t beat the New York City Breakers or The Rock Steady Crew…well what were you around for? I know I quit! I had two left feet!
This is how I see people in the Olympic in the upcoming years!
“Hi, guys. I am a breaker.”
“Let’s get hype and turn up! Buffalo girls go ’round the outside!”
“Yall ready for me?!?
“Footwork!”
“Windmill!”
“Is Crazy Legs proud of me? Where’s Mr. Wave?”
“Thank you, thank you!”
“I now depart you…with the bronze medal!”
The art of breakdancing was created by African-American and Latino youth in the 1970s. The street dance started in conjunction with the other Hip Hop elements of rap music, deejaying, and graffiti. Breaking would go on to become one of America’s most successful cultural exports of modern times.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life in America over the last ten months. Nearly 300,000 people lost their lives and many small business owners are struggling financially. While local stores around the country attempted to stay open during this critical time, coronavirus took its toll on shop owners.
Pepsi teamed with Desus Nice and The Kid Mero of Showtime’s Desus & Mero show and the Bodega Boys podcast for a holiday campaign to give back to New York City bodegas for their essential service to the citizens of the five boroughs. Part of “The Bodega Giveback” includes Pepsi giving away cash to bodega owners and consumers across the city.
As a way to encourage New Yorkers to shop at their local corner store this holiday season, the soft drink corporation will gift select NYC customers who shop at local bodegas with $100 pre-paid credit cards. The special giveback program will run through December 20, 2020.
“Pepsi has so many longstanding bodega partners in New York City – they are not only pillars of the community, but they have gone above and beyond to take care of their loyal customers during the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Umi Patel, CMO of North Division, PepsiCo Beverages North America.
Patel continued, “They have worked around the clock to stay open, filling shelves to ensure their customers, friends, and family have the essentials they need to stay home and stay safe. They have even shifted their businesses to meet the needs of the community, offering new delivery options, adding crucial items like masks and gloves and more, all while dealing with their own personal challenges of the pandemic. We are proud to do our part in giving back to these unsung heroes.”
In addition, Desus and Mero traveled to the JJN Corp Deli and Grocery in their hometown of the Bronx to surprise its owner, Juan Valerio, with a check to help cover a full year of rent through 2021. Valerio was forced to temporarily close down his bodega in April around the time he lost his father to COVID-19.
“Bodegas are the lifeblood of the neighborhood and are central to the culture of New York. We’re children of immigrants – Juan’s story is our story – so we’re excited to work with Pepsi to be able to pay it forward and help him like he has done for so many,” stated Desus Nice and The Kid Mero in a press release.
Our ❤️ swells with joy. 🙌 so hyped to team up and support bodegas with you 🙌 https://t.co/xXPtOa21Dr
Senator Bernie Sanders may have lost the 2020 Democratic primary to President-Elect Joe Biden, but the progressive movement that the Independent politician helped launch is still very influential. A President Biden will need Sanders and his supporters in order to pass legislation through Congress.
Before Biden even takes office, Sanders is displaying his ability to get national attention on certain legislation like the COVID-19 relief package that has been stalled for months. He recently teamed with Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri in order to try to force a vote on a second round of stimulus checks for Americans.
It would be outrageous and unacceptable for members of Congress to go home when tens of millions of working families are facing economic desperation. We must act now. pic.twitter.com/8StfUHuMdC
Sanders will likely talk about the state of the stimulus deal when he speaks with Michael “Killer Mike” Render today (December 14). Yesterday, Killer Mike tweeted, “Going live with the OG @berniesanders tomorrow at 8 PM est tomorrow on IG, drop yo questions in my mentions and we’ll try to get to em!”
This is not the first time the Run The Jewels member and the Vermont senator connected for a conversation about politics and policies. Render and Sanders took part in the “Talking Shop With Bernie Sanders” series in 2019 as well as Rolling Stone’s Fridays for Unity prior to Election Day 2020.
Going live with the OG @berniesanders tomorrow at 8PM est tomorrow on IG, drop yo questions in my mentions and we’ll try to get to em! pic.twitter.com/oCIqUN0ZcQ
At one point, Soundcloud was one of the most relevant audio platforms to discover new rap acts. The streamer became so closely associated with a certain crop of rising rappers that a new sub-genre was dubbed “Soundcloud Rap.”
Saturday Night Live decided to lampoon that 2010s trend on its latest episode. Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson made an appearance as himself on the late-night sketch comedy show in a segment titled “Rap Roundtable” which was based on an XXL style panel discussion.
Call Me by Your Name actor Timothée Chalamet and SNL cast member Pete Davidson portray a pair of white rappers that are described as “fresh off breaking the record for most streams on SoundCloud.” SNL featured player Punkie Johnson also stars as Queen Latifah with Ego Nwodim taking on the role of a host named Nunya Bizness.
When Guaplord (Davidson) and $mokecheddathaassgetta (Chalamet) are asked about Hip Hop, they just constantly make “yeet” and “skrrt” sounds. Then the duo begins performing their 3 billion-streamed single which eventually leads to Questlove slapping both men in the face. The Roots drummer exclaimed, “Dumb-ss! P-ssing me off. I’m sorry.”
As of press time, the “Rap Roundtable” skit has amassed more than 2.3 million views on the Saturday Night Live YouTube channel. More than 5,000 comments have been left under the video including one user writing, “I see no lies in this.”
This weekend saw Meek Mill and Akademiks continue their months-long dispute on social media. This time the exchange took place on the invite-only app Clubhouse.
Audio from what was supposed to be a private Clubhouse session leaked online. Meek and other Hip Hop artists could be heard chastising Akademiks for using his various media platforms to attack celebrities, promote conflict, and profit off of negativity in the culture.
At one point, things got heated as Akademiks could be heard yelling at Meek and his other critics like California rapper Guapdad 4000. The host of the Everyday Struggle debate show, which ends its run on Complex this week, defended himself as a media personality.
21 Savage’s contribution to the discussion is being praised by both sides. The Savage Mode II album creator expressed that rappers and the media play a role in igniting and perpetuating beefs in Hip Hop that can eventually lead to someone getting killed.
Meek and Akademiks acknowledged that 21 advanced the debate beyond personal jabs and finger-pointing. They both tweeted a response to the entire ordeal from the viral Clubhouse argument on Sunday.
“I apologize if I cut anybody off I be having my heart in s### too much… if you was there you know it was a great start for communication in Hip Hop! The way 21 handled it inspired me and was a good highlight!” tweeted Meek.
He added, “We been on [Clubhouse] for months being personal with supporters… learning getting game… learning about women’s feelings… giving game… talking biz etc… no recordings start to hit the internet until yesterday… certain s### just always ruin the ‘wave.'”
Akademiks posted, “21 Savage one of the realest n##### in Hip Hop… he can call a n#### on their b####### but still [f### with them] & accept them 4 what they [are]… If anybody ever seen the convo we had… We talked privately the same exact way. I appreciate a n#### being himself no matter who in the room.”
I apologize if I cut anybody off I be having my heart in s### too much… if you was there you know it was a great start for communication in hip hop! The way 21 handled it inspired me and was a good highlight!
We been on club house for months being personal with supporters… learning getting game… learning about women’s feelings … giving game..talking biz etc … no recordings start to hit the internet until yesterday … certain s### just always ruin the “wave”
21 savage one of the realest n##### in hip hop… he can call a n#### on their b####### but still fw then & accept them 4 what they r.. if anybody ever seen the convo we had .. we talked privately the same exact way. I appreciate a n#### being himself no matter who in the room.
America’s first COVID-19 vaccines could start being administered to certain sectors as early as today (December 14). There are reports that claim officials in the Trump administration will be among the first to receive a dose.
Some people, particularly African-Americans, are hesitant to take the vaccine. The United States government’s history of conducting misleading and harmful medical studies on Black citizens, such as the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, is causing concern about the coronavirus vaccine.
For example, Hip Hop artist Kiari “Offset” Cephus was recently asked if he would be willing to take the vaccine. The Atlanta-based Migos member responded, “I don’t trust it though… I just don’t want to be the test dummy.”
Set also mentioned a meme that suggests Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is associated with causing Bell’s palsy in patients. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Dr. Sara Oliver has stated that there is “no known or expected causal relationship between the vaccine and Bell’s palsy.”
When asked if former President Barack Obama taking the coronavirus vaccine gives him encouragement about getting vaccinated, Offset replied, “Nah, because in reality we’re blessed. Certain people in certain opportunities get certain things.”
Earlier this month, “Check on It” rapper Slim Thug explained why he is open to receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The 40-year-old Texan said, “I’m tired of doing the masks everywhere, so if we all got to take a damn vaccine to get back to not wearing masks every day and get back to being normal then I’ll take the damn vaccine.”
“I love it that they’re expressing themselves and doing their thing. I just don’t want it to where young girls feel like they can express themselves like that without even knowing that that is a jewel that they hold onto,” said Snoop Dogg about Cardi B’s “WAP” featuring Megan Thee Stallion.
Those comments by the Hip Hop legend led to some criticism online. Even Offset defended his wife’s #1 Hot 100 record by telling TMZ, “I don’t get in female’s business… We should uplift our women. Don’t say what they can and can’t do.”
Snoop Dogg has now addressed the backlash to what he had to say about “WAP.” The celebrity judge of the forthcoming Go-Big Show seemed to place some of the blame on the media and then acknowledged the commercial success of the sexually-explicit single.
“Stop [with] the b####### press. I love Cardi B and Meg music, period, point blank, and they know that I’m in full support of the female MC movement so stop trying to make me a hater,” posted Snoop on Instagram. “That song [is] 6x Platinum. Talk about that.”
But their Verzuz series has not lost a step and the super-producers have announced the latest artists to face-off will be two of the biggest artists in All of Hip-Hop.
Timbaland just announced two giants of the Bay Area, Too Short and E-40 will go head-to-head in a Verzuz battle slated for later this month.
Too Short, who launched his career in 1983 with the album Don’t Stop Rapping, while E-40 stormed into the rap game 10 years later with his 1993 debut album Federal.
This Verzuz is battle has the potential to go on for hours.
Both artists are extremely prolific with deep catalogs of music. Between them, they have released over 40 albums. They are even part of a new supergroup together that also features Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg.
Too Short, who hails from Oakland has dropped at least 21 solo albums, while E-40, who represents Vallejo has released 26 solo albums throughout his career.
Both artists have had classic Hip-Hop singles under their belts too.
Too Short has hit singles like “Freaky Tales,” “Shake That Monkey” and his classic “Blow The Whistle,” while E-40 is known for bangers like “Sprinkle Me,” “Function” and his hyphy classic “Tell Me When To Go.”
The pair have also collaborated on several well-known classics like “Rappers Ball,” “B######” and “This My One.”
The Too Short vs. E-40 Verzuz is slated to take place on December 19th.
North Carolina rap star DaBaby is amazed at how fast his life has changed in less than a decade.
Last night, the rapper had an interaction with a fan who was appreciative to meet him. The fan complimented him on his amazing success during a chance encounter with the chart-topping artist.
DaBaby was thankful to the fan for the kindness. Afterward, he reflected on the striking contrast between his life six years ago when he debuted as Baby Jesus with his mixtape “NonFiction,” to where he is now.
“I just looked back at the n#### and I say, ‘you know, this s### is unbelievable my n####.’ I said ‘whatever you got going on, believe in it.’ And you know, as I was saying it I just thought how real them words, was. I really started from nothing you dig what I’m saying,’ Da Baby said on IG.
In 2020 alone, DaBaby released his critically acclaimed album Blame it On Baby. He has been nominated for four Grammy Awards for “Rockstar” with Roddy Ricch and “BOP.”
And his Billion Dollar Baby Entertainment record label is flourishing thanks to artists like Stunna 4 Vegas, Rich Dunk, and DJ Kid, who just dropped his debut video “Tony Montana” for the label last night.
In addition to being thankful, DaBaby offered up some really powerful inspiration for anyone struggling to achieve career success, no matter what their profession may be.
“I’m saying all that to say whatever the f### you got going on, believe in it to the fullest. That’s what it’s going to take for you to take it to the next level with that s###,’ Da Baby said. “You gonna have to believe in it, you’re going to have to believe in yourself. When everybody against you, no matter who it is, you gonna have to believe in yourself. You gonna lose friendships. You gonna lose relationships. You’re definitely gonna lose some money. You’re gonna lose peace of mind temporarily.”
DaBaby ended with some advice:
“At the end of the day, the ones that’s supposed to get it they gonna get it and the ones that burn they bridges in the meantime, f###’em let ’em swim. Do you,” DaBaby concluded.
A mutual admiration helped the creative relation flourish according to Amina Mauddi, who also designed a line of shoes for Rihanna’s Fenty brand.
Amina said, “it was just about incorporating his universe, his aesthetic, his visuals.”
One of the clear high heels in the line features a butterfly charm, which was A$AP Rocky’s tribute to his late comrade and A$AP Yams, who died in January of 2015.
A$AP Rocky’s new high-heel designs are only being offered for sale through a handful of select global retailers.
A variety of rappers have teamed up to fight off an alien invasion – in a new game.
Sakeworld is billed as a “new breed of beat em up” gaming featuring the ability to play as Chief Keef, Trippie Redd, D Savage, Young Bans, or Rucci.
Gamers have to punch, kick, and blast through enemies and bosses to clean up the streets of the city.
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While the game is surely entertaining, there is a serious story behind Sakeworld.
Sake is a streetwear brand created by Jack Phoenix, who was a Venice, California based designer who was killed at the age of 15, in 2015.
Jack Phoenix was decapitated after he was hit by a driver who was fleeing from the police. The teen’s head was eventually found in the car that ran him over.
Jake Phoenix’s family refused to let his vision die, and helped turn the Sake brand into a thriving streetwear business through multiple stores in Los Angeles, and by collaborations with rappers.
For now, Sakeworld is available for free on iOS. Versions of the game are scheduled to be rolled out for Android devices, and PS4/5 soon.
