(AllHipHop News) Jidenna has been on a press run to support his new album 85 to Africa. Recently, Brooklyn emcee Torae caught up with the 34-year-old singer-songwriter in Atlanta to talk about the project.

The conversation at Pandora also included Jidenna sharing his thoughts on modern teenagers and young men embracing new archetypes of masculinity. Plus, he celebrated gender nonconformity and distanced himself from the more conservative viewpoints on sexuality.

“I can’t deal with the old generation. The stuff my uncle believes is not what I believe, the stuff that old school Hip Hop heads believe. We’re a new generation now. Certain things like walking around with a clutch in the 1990s wouldn’t have flown. Now it does and I’m proud of us for doing that,” stated Jidenna.

The “Tribe” performer went on to say that homosexuality was present in pre-colonial Africa. Jidenna even told the audience in attendance that both openly gay and lesbian monarchs ruled on the continent throughout history and certain African communities engaged in rites of passage ceremonies that involved man-on-man sex as a way to empower the initiates.

(AllHipHop News) In the latest reminder that the internet is forever, Yung Miami of the City Girls had to address resurfaced audio of her groupmate JT seemingly taking shots at other female rappers. One of the targets was their “Twerk” collaborator.

“Cardi B? Cardi B had Love & Hip Hop to help her. We ain’t got Love & Hip Hop. And you keep talking, I’ma diss Cardi,” said the currently incarcerated JT in the old clip. “I don’t mind dissing a b*tch.” 

There were also recordings of JT taking aim at Nicki Minaj and Kash Doll. Remy Ma’s name was mentioned as well. In a response video, Yung Miami claimed JT’s leaked bars were from two years ago.  

“We were playing around, just freestyling on a beat,” said Miami. “We never thought nobody was going to hear that sh*t. We ain’t never think we were going to be signed. We never thought none of that. We was just playing around.”

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The Florida native born Caresha Brownlee added, “I’m too aggravated. Y’all is just aggravating as f*ck. Y’all wanna end the City Girls so bad, but that ain’t gonna happen.”

City Girls are now signed to Quality Control Music which is the same label home as Cardi B’s husband Offset and his Migos trio. In addition, Cardi is connected to QC’s management division.

“At the end of the day, Cardi is QC. We all a f*cking family. We all a team. We not never going against Cardi B. Ever,” declared Yung Miami. “Y’all taking some old sh*t and trying to make it like it’s a new diss track. JT this, JT that. Keep JT out y’all f*cking mouth.”

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(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn rapper Young M.A broke out on the national stage when “Ooouuu” dominated the summer of 2016, and Hip Hop followers then patiently waited for M.A to let loose her debut studio album. The wait is nearly over.

Herstory In The Making is scheduled for release on September 27 via M.A Music/3D. The body of work will hit DSPs on the 10-year anniversary of her brother passing away from gun violence.

“There isn’t a single day that I don’t think about my brother. He continues to motivate me; inspire me and this project will forever be dedicated to his legacy,” expresses Young M.A.

Production for Herstory In The Making was provided by Zaytoven, Mike Zombie, Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson, NY Bangers, and more. The project contains 21 tracks including the songs “BIG” and “Pettywap.”

“You’re gonna get the truth,” says M.A about her album. “You’re gonna get the cocky joints, the slick talk joints where I talk my talk, but then I’m gonna get personal. Real personal. That’s why this album is called Herstory In The Making because it’s about all sides of me.”

The acclaimed lyricist adds, “People will hear this album and say, ‘I had no idea she was going through all that.’ I don’t put myself out there on social media. I save it for the music, and I write it all. This is all me.”

(AllHipHop News) T.I. is the latest recording artist to try his hand as a podcast host. The Atlanta-bred rap star also known as Tip Harris will lead expediTIously for PodcastOne.

“This is a totally new space for me, one that gives me another conduit to examine the world, and one that gives me the freedom to think, react, and share with the generation what genuinely comes to mind…specifically for the purpose of moving the culture forward,” says Harris.

Woohoo!! Go subscribe now to get the episode right away on Sept. 5th! 🤗 https://t.co/qkgjylvnbN https://t.co/5CsqvGw67S

— PodcastOne (@PodcastOne) August 29, 2019

The Grand Hustle Records founder adds, “I plan to use this platform to amplify issues and have conversations that are important to me – and that shape the world.” Fellow Hip Hop legends LL Cool J and Ice Cube will be the initial special guests on the September 5 show. Additional episodes of expediTIously will drop every week.

“T.I. is an unconventional play in the podcast space. He brings a fresh, bold voice, that is as powerful as it is brilliant and oftentimes funny,” says PodcastOne CEO Peter Morris. “Not only will fans get the first-class entertainment value you’d expect from an award-winning superstar, but he’s also challenging your views on a range of issues and topics in ways you never thought possible. In today’s climate, this kind of open, honest conversation is needed more than ever. This show is fresh and brings a different kind of energy to podcasts.”

(AllHipHop News) State of the Culture is getting a new panelist. Beginning September 9, former Fox News Channel personality Eboni K. Williams will sit beside Joe Budden, Remy Ma, and Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins on the weekly Revolt talk show.

“I’m excited to join this dynamic team and bring my unique viewpoint on social justice, culture, and entertainment to Revolt,” stated Williams. “I stay ready to tackle tough topics! My goal is to help advance the dialogue with the expertise I’ve acquired as an attorney and national TV host.”

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State of the Culture host Joe Budden said, “I’m looking forward to hearing Eboni add a new point-of-view on SOTC. I am excited and eager for her to join the team and get to the sh*ts.”

Originally, Scottie Beam of the Black Girl Podcast was the fourth commentator on the initial run of the show. She announced her departure from State Of The Culture in May. 

“It’s been an amazing ride at Revolt’s State Of The Culture. I’ve learned so much and grew an everlasting love for my cohosts and main host [Joe Budden],” wrote Beam on Instagram. “I have decided to not continue with State Of The Culture. I have to honor my spirit and with that comes living my truth and freedom. I want to be happy. I love y’all for always riding. Please remember to always speak power into truth and nothing else. Love each other. Uplift each other.”

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(AllHipHop News) Footage of French Montana went viral this week. The Bronx representative was filmed yelling at his bodyguard in New York City following the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards. 

“Go over there! Go there, n*gga! Be security, n*gga!” yelled French while on an NYC street. The “Unforgettable” hitmaker then struck the phone of the person that was videotaping the exchange and heckling him about it.

The collective internet wanted to know what caused French Montana to spaz out on his own team member. During an interview with Power 105.1’s Angie Martinez, French was asked about the awkward encounter that spread across the web.

“We had went to the strip club, then after the strip club, on our way, we stopped to get some chopped cheese,” said the 34-year-old Coke Boys leader. “My boys just started arguing, the next thing, I turn around, they started fighting. My security is in the car asleep. I don’t blame him, though. But that’s why I was yelling. I shouldn’t be the one breaking up a fight. It was only us. It wasn’t no outside people.”

He added, “I’m a gangsta rapper. That means sh*t gonna happen. Things just gonna happen. If I see two of my friends fighting, what you think, I’m not going to go break up the fight because I’m worried about what anybody thinks? They could end up stabbing each other, shooting each other… Two of my friends fighting, I had to break it up.”

(AllHipHop News) Billboard may have argued Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road”did not have enough elements of modern Country music to be eligible for its Hot Country Songs chart. However, the Country Music Association Awards nominated the remix featuring Billy Ray Cyrus.

“Old Town Road” is competing for Music Event Of The Year against “All My Favorite People” by Maren Morris featuring Brothers Osborne, “Brand New Man” by Brooks & Dunn with Luke Combs, “Dive Bar” by Garth Brooks & Blake Shelton, and “What Happens In A Small Town” by Brantley Gilbert & Lindsay Ell.

thank you guys for this nomination!! https://t.co/YFMudfHWQI

— ☆ (@LilNasX) August 28, 2019

“Thank you guys for this nomination!!” tweeted Lil Nas on Wednesday. The CMAs’ embrace of the Atlanta rhymer’s breakout smash comes months after the track peaked at #19 on the Hot Country Songs chart before being removed.

“Old Town Road” was able to make it onto Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart in April. It also spent a record-breaking 19 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Hot 100 chart. Additionally, Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus’ single led the Streaming Songs, Digital Song Sales, Hot Rap Songs, and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts at one point.

(AllHipHop News) It’s only been 15 months since Pusha T released his critically-acclaimed Daytona, but the G.O.O.D. Music president is already back in album mode. King Push recently dropped a new song titled “Coming Home” featuring Lauryn Hill.

Ebro Darden caught up with Pusha for Apple Music’s Beats 1. The Clipse member from Virginia talked about working with the legendary Ms. Hill on the record which was produced by Kanye West and Mike Dean.

“I just made the request. She expressed that she likes my music, and she’d see about it. I definitely followed the queen around,” Pusha explained. “Whatever it took, and it was super important to me when she showed interest. It was just super important to me to definitely have her on it. Lauryn, her discography, it means everything. It’s insane, so this wasn’t about ever rushing or being on a time limit. It was just about getting the song done right and to both of our liking.”

He also stated, “This record speaks to mass incarceration. It speaks to just giving hope to those who are coming home and telling people who are locked up and behind the wall that we’re waiting on them and we’re going to be out here as a support system when they get home.”

According to Push, nine songs for his fourth studio LP are ready to go at the moment. One of the potential tracks on the forthcoming project will likely be “Sociopath” featuring Detroit’s Kash Doll.

“I had the ‘Sociopath’ record for a minute. I wanted a female on the record who I felt could really execute how I wanted her to execute, execute really sharp. Kash Doll, to me, represents an era of female Hip Hop in which the lyricism is top-notch, it’s super sharp, it’s competitive with the guys,” said Pusha. “And she represents that to me, so I thought she would execute, and she definitely did.

Plus, Pusha T announced he has joined forces with Brittany K. Barnett’s Buried Alive Project and MiAngel Cody’s The Decarceration Collective to launch the “Third Strike Coming Home Campaign.” The 42-year-old emcee/executive donated $25,000 to the initiative. He plans to support Barnett and Cody’s efforts to hire more lawyers to fight for individuals dealing with life sentences for federal drug crimes.

(AllHipHop News) Rich The Kid earned a double-platinum plaque for the 2017 single “New Freezer” off his debut album The World Is Yours. The song’s success was due in part to the viral #NewFreezerChallenge as well as a standout feature from Kendrick Lamar.

Apparently, Lamar was not the only rapper to rhyme over the Ben Jayne-produced beat. A$AP Ferg told a story on DJ Whoo Kid’s show about how Rich allegedly removed him and other artists from the song before Kendrick agreed to appear on the final version. 

“I did ‘New Freezer.’ That was my song. Ben came through and we did that song together. It was me, Rich The Kid, and a few other n*ggas… MadeinTYO,” said Ferg. “This n*gga ended up playing it for f*cking, I think, Jaden Smith, Kendrick Lamar, all these other n*ggas. Kendrick was like, ‘I’ll get on it as long as everybody else comes off of it.'”

Even though he was left off the track, the Harlemite was happy fellow NYC-born rapper, Rich The Kid, rose in the industry as a result of his first Billboard Hot 100 hit. Ferg added, “To see what ‘New Freezer’ did and it took him to a whole other level. He got a [publishing] deal, got an artist deal, a label deal, living in an L.A. house, everything, off a song and being around.”

In a February 2019 interview with AllHipHop, Jean Nelson of The Blueprint Music Group management company spoke about how his client Rich The Kid and Top Dawg Entertainment emcee Kendrick Lamar connected for “New Freezer.” His version of the tune’s creation centered around RTK requesting K. Dot for the collaboration.

“[Rich] came in with that song, sat with us, and just played us the record ‘New Freezer.’ We were like, ‘This is incredible.’ He was like, ‘I need Kendrick on this,’” recalled Nelson. “With our relationship with TDE, who are great allies and friends of ours, the calls were made and we got it done. Kendrick told him he would do it, and he was a man of his word. We did the record and the video. It was heaven after that.”