AllHipHop

homepage

Nas Back In The Studio After “Creative Growth Spurt”    

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News

Despite releasing three full-length albums in three years, Nas is showing no signs of slowing down, stating he hasn’t experienced form like this in two decades.  

During a candid interview with Vanity Fair published Monday (Jun. 26), Nas reflected on the impact of Hip-Hop ahead of the 50-year anniversary and revealed that much like Hip-Hop, he is in his element right now.  

“I’m in one of these creative growth spurts,” the Grammy Award-winning rapper declared. “It’s something that I’m really excited about and it surprises me – but I’m not too, too surprised because I was also waiting for the day that I felt like this again, and I knew it would come.” 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsFCivjhFuq/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MjAxZDBhZDhlNA==

He also revealed he’s back in the studio recording with a consistency he hasn’t experienced in 20 years.  

“I’m recording now, so we’ll see what happens,” Nas replied when asked if he would recreate a project like his Hit-Boy-assisted King’s Disease trilogy. “I feel really good about that and I don’t wanna stop it once it’s flowing the way it’s flowing. It feels very free and I just wanna see what happens as I stick to it. And I’ve been sticking to it and it’s been my whole life now. Like, if I’m recording, I don’t do anything else really.  

According to the NYC legend, “It hasn’t been this way for me for probably 20 years. I think that’s what I think today, maybe tomorrow I think about, well, actually accurately seven years, or since I’ve been really in the studio, but when it comes in my head now, it’s been that long—20 years.” 

Nicki Minaj Debuts Collab With Young Thug And Juice WRLD From ‘BUSINESS IS BUSINESS’ Metro Boomin Version

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News

Nicki Minaj hopped on Instagram Live Monday night (Jun. 26) to celebrate the release of “Money,” her new song with Young Thug and Juice WRLD, featuring on the Metro Boomin version of Thugger’s BUSINESS IS BUSINESS.  

“Money” was trending No. 1 with Nicki Minaj and Juice WRLD in the United States hours after the release. Listen to it below and stream BUSINESS IS BUSINESS at the end of the page.

The super-producer confirmed the project’s release earlier on Monday, taking to Instagram with the new tracklist. As well as new features from Juice WRLD & Nicki Minaj, Metro’s version includes an edited tracklist and another new song, “Sake Of My Kids.” 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Young Metro 3 Times 💔 (@metroboomin)

Nicki Minaj Says “Free Young Thug”

During her IG Live, the NYC icon gave Young Thug his flowers highlighting his impact on Hip-Hop. 

“We can’t not have Thug,” she declared. “I didn’t realize, and I think a lot of people didn’t realize how important Young Thug is to the culture of rap. We really need him home. This man is a different level of talent.” 

She also revealed Juice WRLD gave her the song “years ago” while they were in the studio with Thug. She recalled the song “gave me a reggae feel,” and she marveled at how Young Thug “sounded like a Jamaican artist and a Southern artist” simultaneously.  

According to Nicki Minaj, they struggled to get clearance, and the song didn’t see the light of day. However, Thug’s people reached out two weeks ago, and she “fell in love” with the track all over again. After “a bunch of changes to make it cleaner,” the song eventually made it to Metro’s tracklist. 

Nicki Minaj also praised “Young Money’s own Drizzy Drake” for doing what “had to be done” on his BUSINESS IS BUSINESS verse. “They both bodied, but you could just tell Drizzy had something to prove with that muthafuckin verse,’ she added. “I didn’t think I was gonna get the bar-heavy Drake.” 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Barbie (@nickiminaj)

BUSINESS IS BUSINESS – Metro’s version

Kodak Black Released From Jail On $250K Bond After Short Stint Behind Bars 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News

Kodak Black ended up behind bars briefly, despite his attorney successfully dismissing the most recent warrant for his client’s arrest. 

According to TMZ, Kodak Black spent under an hour in jail after failing to comply with the conditions of his pretrial release program. He reportedly skipped out on mandatory drug and alcohol testing in early June of 2023. 

The rapper’s lawyer Bradford Cohen appeared in court Monday (Jun. 26) and persuaded the judge to remove the pretrial supervision conditions. However, the judge also increased his $75,000 bond to $250,000. The new ruling meant Kodak Black had to repeat the jail booking process Cohen told the outlet.  

Yak was in and out of jail within an hour after stumping up the $175k bond increase. His bond relates to a July 2022 arrest. Cops allegedly busted the rapper with 31 oxycodone pills and $75,000 in cash during a traffic stop.  

However, his attorney claims Kodak Black was “overcharged” as he has a prescription for the pills cops discovered last year. He said the rapper “does so much good, sometimes anonymously” and shared his frustrations about how the state handled the case.  

He shared a clip of Kodak Black reportedly handing out dirt bikes to kids in Broward County, in his native Florida. Check out his post below.  

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Bradford Cohen (@lawronin)

The legal mishap comes amid concern from fans over the rapper’s health. On Sunday night (Jun. 25), Kodak Black hopped on Instagram Live, looking disheveled and rambling virtually incoherently. In a clip, the “Super Gremlin” hitmaker sits shirtless on the floor while making frenetic movements with his hands.  

Drake Awarded Key To Shelby County, Memphis After Making Shelby Drive Famous 

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News

Drake has received the key to Memphis, or Shelby County, specifically (where the city is located), his second home and the place he spent his childhood summers.  

The Toronto native’s father is from the city, and Drizzy frequently shouts out the 901 in his lyrics. Now, the county has returned that love, rewarding Drake with the keys to the county.  

Shelby County Chairman Mickell Lowery presented the honor on Jun. 26, telling the Hip-Hop superstar, “We love our own. Memphis music touches the world. You got a lot of Memphis blood in you and you’re definitely touching the world.” 

He thanked Drake for “putting Memphis all in your music on the map,” adding, “This one should be close to your heart because it’s from 901.” 

The Chairman noted the county only awards such distinctions to “our own that we love dearly.” Drake then jokingly asked his father who was capturing the moment on camera, “Dad you got this yet?” 

Dennis Graham quipped, “They gave me the key to the hotel down the street.” 

After accepting the award, Drake donning a shirt with the slogan “The famous cousin,” told the chairman, “It’s family.” Check out the clip below. 

Earlier this month, Dennis Graham opened up about his son’s childhood, noting some of the star’s favorite memories are from the summers they spent together on Appleville Street, located off the same Shelby Drive Drake pays homage to in his music. Most notably, Drake shouted out “901 Shelby Drive” on “Look Alive,” his collaboration with Memphis native BlocBoy JB.  

“He tells people ‘I’m from Memphis,'” Dennis told local outlet abc24, during Jun. 9 interview. “He’ll tell you in a second. ‘I’m from Memphis. That’s my home.’” 

EXCLUSIVE: Young Thug Denies Claim Of Providing Info On Murder To Cop From Back Of Police Car

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: Exclusives

Embattled rap star Young Thug has filed a motion to suppress evidence prosecutors wish to introduce in his upcoming trial. 

The rapper, charged with several counts related to a racketeering case, asserts that the prosecution and its witnesses may wrongly claim that he provided information on an undisclosed murder case.

Young Thug’s motion centers on the claim that he was placed in the back of a police car and gave information about a murder to an officer identified as Detective Quinn. 

“The prosecution and some of its witnesses, including, but not limited to, Detective Quinn, may wrongly state that Mr. Jeffery Williams was in the back of their police car at some point and gave information on a Murder case. Same is untrue,” Young Thug’s lawyer Brian Steel declared.

His legal team argues that this assertion is inaccurate and irrelevant to the trial, putting Young Thug’s character into question. Thugger’s attorney argues that the presumed interaction with law enforcement supposedly occurred when the rapper was “young.”

And, while the prosecution has voiced concerns about witness intimidation, Young Thug’s team claims that the prosecutors are engaging in such tactics. 

His legal team insists that witnesses have been pressured by the prosecution and are reluctant to testify truthfully at the trial. They argue that no witness can testify to inadmissible evidence or speculate about another individual’s demeanor or reason for not participating in the case.

Young Thug’s legal issues stem from his indictment for conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO Act and participation in a criminal street gang in May of 2022. 

Prosecutors later added six felony charges in August of 2022, alleging that Young Thug’s YSL Records served as a front for a dangerous street gang. 

Over two dozen YSL members, including rapper Gunna, were indicted for racketeering. Eight members, including Gunna, have taken plea deals. 

Nicki Minaj Accused Of Stealing “I Lied” Beat In Lawsuit

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News

A producer claimed Nicki Minaj and Mike WiLL Made-It stole the beat for their collaboration “I Lied.”

According to TMZ, Julius Johnson sued Nicki Minaj and Mike WiLL Made-It for allegedly ripping off Johnson’s song “onmysleeve.” The producer believed the “I Lied” instrumental blatantly copied his track, which dropped in 2011.

“I Lied” appeared on the 2014 album The Pinkprint. Johnson said he didn’t hear the song until 2022 but quickly recognized it was his beat.

Johnson had the instrumental on a hard drive, which was stolen when he attended the Art Institute of Atlanta in 2013. He believed Nicki Minaj and Mike WiLL Made-It had associates at the institute who obtained the hard drive.

A rep for Nicki Minaj did not comment on the lawsuit, but TMZ cited a source who downplayed any wrongdoing. The source noted she was not involved in the beat’s creation.

“Clearly Nicki is a lyricist, so the claim in terms of production will obviously have to be addressed by the applicable parties,” the source told TMZ.

Johnson sought compensation for “I Lied.” He wanted Nicki Minaj to cease usage of the song or provide him with credit for the beat.

Listen to the tracks below.

Soundtrack For “Hamilton” Certified 3x-Diamond

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News

Tony award-winning musical, Hamilton, has made history, becoming the first Broadway production to produce a diamond-certified soundtrack—make that 3x-diamond.

According to the Broadway News, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has confirmed Lin-Manuel Miranda’s original Broadway cast recording of Hamilton has sold more than 30 million units.

On Friday (June 23), the RIAA said not only did the original cast album break boundaries and do numbers, but also all 46 of the songs featured on the album did as well. They all earned some sort of plaque, yielding 34 platinum and 18 gold.

The milestone comes eight years after it was put up for pre-order in 2015 and released to the public via Atlantic Records in September of that year.

A mixtape of the album, produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in 2016.

The original Hamilton production won 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It also took home a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. Miranda also was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

As previously reported, the 2020 movie version won an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special at the People’s Choice Awards, the American Film Institute Awards, the Critics Choice Television Awards and Producers Guild of America Awards.

Miranda, who cut his teeth with musicals like In the Heights and Freestyle Love Supreme, wrote the music and lyrics for the original musical with orchestrations and music direction by Alex Lacamoire.

He also tapped the genius of Leslie Odom Jr., Christopher Jackson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Daveed Diggs, Anthony Ramos, Okieriete Onaodawan and Jonathan Groff to give an offering that is uniquely Hip-Hop while simultaneously incorporating pop, R&B and so many other styles of music through his musical theater lens.

YNW Melly Trial: Judge Forces Undercover Detective To Remove Mask While Testifying

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News

A judge made an undercover detective remove a ski mask to proceed with testimony in the YNW Melly murder trial on Monday (June 26).

According to Law & Crime, YNW Melly’s legal team reiterated objections to expert witness Danny Polo wearing a mask when the detective returned to the stand on Monday. Judge John Murphy allowed Polo to wear the mask while testifying on Thursday (June 22).

Polo claimed he wore the mask because he works undercover and needed to protect his family’s identity. Judge Murphy previously dismissed the defense’s objections to the mask but reconsidered his ruling after YNW Melly’s lawyers presented new information.

Defense attorneys found the CashApp profile of Polo’s wife and showed it to the detective on Monday. Polo admitted the profile featured a picture of his family, bolstering the defense’s arguments against the mask. Judge Murphy sided with the defense and forced Polo to unmask to continue testifying.

YNW Melly’s trial began on June 12. Prosecutors accused him of killing his friends YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in 2018. The rapper pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder charges.

Last week, Judge Murphy denied the defense’s motion for a mistrial. YNW Melly faces the death penalty if convicted.

Blueface Planning To Take Plea Deal In Strip Club Shootout Case In Las Vegas

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News

Blueface decided to plead guilty to charges stemming from a shooting outside of a Las Vegas strip club.

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Blueface informed a judge about his plans to accept a plea deal at a preliminary hearing on Monday (June 26). The rapper waived his right to the hearing with the intention of pleading guilty to one felony count of firing a gun into a vehicle and misdemeanor battery.

Blueface’s plea deal helped him settle two cases in Las Vegas. Prosecutors agreed to drop a robbery charge in connection to a separate incident at the Palms Casino Resort.

The controversial rapper, whose real name is Johnathan Porter, is scheduled to enter his plea on July 3. He will be released from house arrest once he officially pleads guilty. Prosecutors were content with a judge sentencing him to probation.

Blueface can withdraw his plea if he completes his probation, per the Review-Journal. Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney Nick Portz said successful probation opened the door for the rapper to plead guilty to a lesser charge: misdemeanor conspiracy to commit a crime.

Last year, Blueface was arrested for attempted murder in Las Vegas. Authorities accused him of firing shots at a man following a confrontation at Euphoric Gentlemen’s Club in 2022.

Quando Rondo Secures Bail Despite Prosecution’s Objections In Drug And Gang Case

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News

A judge granted bail to Quando Rondo in Georgia on Monday (June 26).

According to WJCL, Chatham County Superior Court Judge Tammy Stokes set Quando Rondo’s bond at $100,000. Earlier this month, authorities arrested the Atlantic Records artist on drug and gang charges.

Judge Stokes heard arguments for bail on Friday (June 23). Prosecutors asked her to keep Quando Rondo in custody.

The prosecution claimed Quando Rondo was a flight risk and a danger to the community. They called him the “leader” of the Rolling 60s Crips in Savannah, Georgia.

Quando Rondo’s defense tried to get him out of jail by citing the support of his record label. The judge took arguments under advisement before ruling in favor of the rapper on Monday.

“The court finds it significant that defendant surrendered himself for arrest the day after he learned of the warrant for his arrest,” Judge Stokes explained in her decision.

Quando Rondo avoided curfew and house arrest as part of his pre-trial release. But he must surrender his passport and cannot contact any of the co-defendants in his case.

The rapper, whose real name is Tyquian Bowman, was one of several alleged gang members indicted in Georgia. He was charged with two counts of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s controlled substances act, one count of participating in criminal activity in association with a street gang and one count of use of communication facility in commission of a felony involving controlled substances.

Ice Cube Set To Expose “Gatekeepers” Targeting His Big3 League On New Podcast Tour

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News

Ice Cube has announced his intention to go on a podcast tour to discuss “the club of gatekeepers.”

The former N.W.A rapper took to Twitter with a video claiming that his Big3 basketball league was not getting the attention it deserved due to the imposition of unnamed “gatekeepers.”

“Some of you may not have realized that I’m not part of the club,” the rapper – whose real name is O’Shea Jackson – said in his video. “And a lot of you listening to me right here, right now, you are not part of the club either. And what I realized with the club is, what makes them so mad is when you don’t want to be a part of (their) f###### club. That p##### them off.

“What club am I talking about? I’m talking about the club of gatekeepers that we all got to deal with. You know who they are and they definitely know who they are.”

The 54-year-old claimed that “they” had been messing with him since he issued his Contract with Black America manifesto in 2020. While Ice did not specify who the “club” was, he later accused the National Basketball Association (NBA) executives of “working against” the Big3.

The “Boyz n the Hood” actor promised fans he would “go on a f### the Gatekeepers podcast tour” where he would “talk to everybody” to get his “message out to the people.”

Ice Cube did not divulge further details about his podcast tour plans.

Cardi B Explodes After Offset Posts Controversial Tweet About Cheating “Wife”

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News

Cardi B vehemently denied allegations of infidelity aimed toward her husband Offset in a recent Twitter Spaces message.

But the rumors were fueled by a tweet from Offset on Monday (June 26), which was quickly deleted, stating, “My wife f##### a n#### on me gang yall n####s know how I come.”

The tweet sent social media into a frenzy, with fans and critics alike speculating on the state of the couple’s relationship. 

However, Cardi B took to Twitter Spaces to address the rumors head-on, telling her followers, “Stop acting stupid,” in response to the allegations. 

Offset was reacting to the latest gossip spread by her enemy, vlogger Tasha K, who claims the couple’s marriage is falling apart, primarily due to Offset’s supposed cheating and philandering ways.

“Come on now, I’m f###### Cardi B n###a.,” she said. “I think sometimes mother f###### forget—I’m Cardi B. I wasn’t given this p#### to anybody, it would be out. I’m not just anybody. Can’t f### me no regular, degular, smegular, because they gonna tell the world. And I can’t f### nobody in the industry because they gonna tell too.”

The controversy has sparked a wave of reactions on Twitter, with many fans expressing their support for Cardi B. Some have criticized Offset for his tweet, suggesting he should’ve been more careful with his words. 

Cardi B has remained defiant despite the drama, defending her relationship with Offset and dismissing the cheating rumors. 

“Get the f### out of here n### like you can’t be serious,” she fumed. “S### got me so f###### hot on my momma b####.”

This isn’t the first time the couple has faced public scrutiny over their relationship. They’ve been open about their marital struggles in the past, with Offset’s infidelity being a recurring issue. 

However, they’ve always managed to reconcile and continue to present a united front. The couple, who share two children, have been married since 2017. 

https://twitter.com/ShoTime___/status/1673418979711283208?s=20
https://twitter.com/bigdirt93/status/1673418475132317702?s=20

BREAKING: Kodak Black’s Arrest Warrant Set Aside, Lawyer Confirms

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News

The recent arrest warrant issued against Kodak Black has been set aside, according to an Instagram post from defense attorney Bradford Cohen.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office had previously issued the warrant, alleging Kodak Black had failed to comply with the conditions of his pre-trial release program, specifically his failure to attend a mandatory drug and alcohol test in early June of 2023. The set-aside warrant provides some legal relief for Kodak, who’s been involved in multiple legal issues in recent years. 

In July 2022, he was busted with 31 oxycodone pills and $75,000 in cash.

In addition, the rap star’s previous conviction for making a false statement on a federal document during a firearm purchase led to a 46-month prison sentence, of which he served nearly half before Donald Trump commuted it. 

Following his release, Kodak Black violated the terms of his supervised release in a federal gun case by failing a drug test, resulting in a mandated 90-day residential treatment program.

Despite these legal challenges, the recent warrant against Black has now been set aside, alleviating some immediate legal pressures. Kodak Black is scheduled to appear in court concerning last year’s charges.

French Montana Sells Hidden Hills Home For More Than Double At $22.7 Million

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News

French Montana is reportedly selling his Los Angeles mansion. Months after Nicki Minaj moved into the exclusive Hidden Hills community, the Bronx native is moving out, according to The New York Times.

The compound is a nice size, spanning over 1.35 acres and nearly 16,000 square feet. French Montana bought the home from Los Angeles Clippers’ Paul George for $8.4 million in 2020, almost $1 million less than the basketball player tried to sell it for.

The New York hustler that he is, French Montana is flipping the estate for $22,750,000 through his real estate agent, Tomer Fridman.

“It’s not only about the size of the house, it’s also the grounds,“ Fridman said. “You’ve got over an acre. You’ve got a sports court and a spa in the guesthouse down below. There’s everything you need for the California lifestyle.”

The property, where he only stayed for about three years, has not only a full-size basketball court, pool, and spa with stone decking but also a fire pit. The garage is big enough to hold at least five cars.

In 2021, the Bad Boy recording artist sold a different home in Hidden Hills in the 11-house gated community of Mureau Estates. That one was much smaller at only 8,600-square-foot and was purchased from pop star Selena Gomez. The property had a resort-style backyard and sold for $5 million.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony To Be Honored With Own Street In Cleveland

By: Kyle Eustice Updated Category: News

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony will head back to their hometown of Cleveland on August 11, where they’ll be greeted with their own street. According to Rock The Bells, the intersection of E. 99th Street and St. Clair Avenue will be renamed “Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Way” in honor of the trailblazing Hip-Hop group. Led by the Spread the Love Foundation, Cleveland City Councilman Anthony Hairston and Ward 10, the street-naming ceremony takes place from noon to 2 p.m. local time.

It’s a full circle moment for the group. Bone Thugs’ sophomore album E. 1999 Eternal was named after the same area. It was there Krayzie, Layzie, Wish, Bizzy and Flesh honed their rap skills and earned some hard-won wisdom. As Krayzie describes it, that particular block was “dangerous” and they had to have their guard up at all times.

“Growing up on that street was crazy,” Krayzie Bone told RTB. “We had many, many adventures on that street. We got in so much trouble. Our street was 99th and St. Clair, but we renamed our street because of the two nines—the 99—we called it ‘Double Glock.’ I remember we shot the streetlights out on the street so the police would no longer ride down it. At night, they would only come to the corner of the street, shine their lights down there and keep driving past. They wouldn’t come down the street. Every time they would have somebody fix the light, we’d take it right back out with either a BB gun or a little .22 rifle.”

He continued, “Everything really did birth who we really were in that era. We had started rapping together back in junior high school, then it carried over to high school until we got out of school. When we get out of school that’s when all of us were on 99th. We was definitely focused on our music around the time we was on 99th for sure.”

Following the street-naming ceremony, Bone Thugs is expected to perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. On August 12, Bone Thugs will descend on the Glenville Festival at Sam Miller Park then join LL COOL J’s The F.O.R.C.E. Tour at the Rocket Mortgage Field House.

“Just to see all these things taking place is incredible,” Krayzie added. “Now is the time in our career where we’ve started to sit back and really take everything we’ve done in and recognize the foundation we’ve laid down. Other people are starting to recognize who did what and what we really did in this Hip-Hop industry. I was never worried about receiving accolades or people not knowing what we brought to the business because it’s all in due time. It’s going to come around for Bone.

“People ask me all the time, ‘Why people don’t show you no respect?’ I tell them I feel very respected in the industry. Just because people don’t mention our name in every best rapper list doesn’t mean the industry doesn’t respect us. When I come across all my peers, colleagues, other artists and celebrities, they all show Bone crazy love—from young to old. We don’t have to be mentioned in every conversation to feel like we’re being respected. I know the respect and love is there.”

Fivio Foreign Has Altercation With Paris Police, Reps Says He Was Drugged

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News

Brooklyn rapper Fivio Foreign was reportedly drugged while visiting Europe for a few small engagements during Paris Fashion Week.

What should have been a fantastic night turned out to be a full-out brawl that spilled out into the streets and had French law enforcement investigating.

According to TMZ, the “Spicy” rapper was performing at L’Arc, a Paris nightclub on Saturday (June 24) when the melee popped off. The drill rapper reportedly started acting unusually violent and police were called to figure what was going on. Police tried to talk him down, but nothing was really connecting.

Reps for the star say their client had been roofied, meaning someone allegedly slipped drugs into his drink without him knowing it. He eventually calmed down and police left the premise, allowing Fivio Foreign to return to his hotel without being arrested or detained.

The altercation comes a day after he got some new ice for his travels to France.

In a video posted on Twitter, he picked up a $200,000 “chunky” VVS emerald cut diamonds piece on a rose gold link chain. Playfully, he called it “a big boy” and referred to the brilliance on the chain as “water.” He said to his friends, “God is Good.”

Pusha T Vs. Jim Jones: Social Media Sounds Off

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG) Updated Category: Rumors

All eyes are on Pusha T and Jim Jones as social media critics continue to contemplate the lyrical prowess of these artists. As a result, Twitter sounds off in relation to their respective diss tracks.

Let’s quickly examine the backstory. On Tuesday (June 20), a Louis Vuitton fashion show helps deliver an unexpected blow from King Push. The offense? Well, in the past, the Dipset dynamo questioned the wordsmith’s cultural credibility.

Ultimately, Jimmy believes Pusha T’s place in Hip-Hop is not among the 50 greatest MCs. The New Yorker initially shared his stance via RapCaviar.

His sentiments weren’t lost on Mr. Sniffles. Debuting a new Clipse song at the LV fashion show in Paris, he rapped, “Beware of my name, that there’s delegate/You know, I know where you’re delicate/Crush you to pieces, I’ll hum a breath of it/I will close your heaven for the hell of it/You think it’d be valor amongst veterans/I’m watching your fame escape relevance/We all in a room but here’s the elephant/You chasing a feature out of your element.”

Be that as it may, Jimmy couldn’t wait to respond. Using his hubris, he resonates with others. Many believe Capo gets busy on a new diss track. Which he released over the weekend.

Here, the Harlem gent suggests Cocaine’s Dr. Seuss is simply overrated. Without a doubt he says as much with, “The only beef you know n#### is Arby’s or the Big Mac/When we drive through, we drive-by in the car with the big macs/That last s### you dropped was garbage take that s### back.”

Social Media Weighs In

Hip-Hop lives; thank you! But, who is up?

Blueface Starts New Record Label Strictly For Moms With Kids

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News

Rapper Blueface, renowned for his hit song “Thotiana,” has launched a unique music imprint, MILF Music, exclusively for women with children.

The rapper announced the creation of the new label in an Instagram video, stating that he’s particularly interested in signing women who already have children.

The criteria for potential signees are unique. The women don’t necessarily have to be rappers or have any musical background. Instead, Blueface is looking for star quality and a certain level of controversy.

He expressed a preference for artists who receive more negative comments than positive ones, emphasizing that he values the ability to handle hate.

https://youtu.be/o_6xBnW-k7w

Blueface also mentioned his willingness to write songs and provide musical support for the signed artists. He stated, “I’ll write the song for y’all, write the music for everyone, get this money.”

The label’s Instagram account currently features Jaidyn Alexis, Blueface’s baby mama, as the only artist.

She has released their first single, “Stewie,” and Blueface encouraged interested individuals to follow MILF Music and show their love and support. Despite the unconventional approach, Blueface seems confident in his venture. He believes that attention and care are what matters.

Blueface’s new venture is indeed stirring up the music industry, and it will be interesting to see how MILF Music develops and what kind of artists it will bring to the forefront.

So far, most of the comments have been positive in reaction to “Stewie.”

“LOVE THIS FOR HER!!! She deserves to win!!!! She takes care of her kids and still holds blue down no matter the s### he put her through fr! I LOVE THE WAY U LOVEEE MEEEE,” one user said, while another wrote “I love her voice and goes with the beat. Can’t stop listening to it lol.”

Loaded Lux, T-Rex, K-Shine, Chayna Ashley & More Kill Sincere Cypherz “Takeover” Event

By: Kershaw St. Jawnson Updated Category: News

Hip-Hop is 50 years old and thriving, which is especially clear when lovers of pure lyricism get to check out the new Sincere Cypherz installment called “The Takeover.”

Stacked with Harlem legends and a few of battle rap’s most notable MCs, the cipher shook the building as it proved to be an old school bar fest and DOT MOB reunion.

The first up to rap was Loaded Lux, one of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan’s favorite rappers. Known for his iconic catchphrase “you gonna get this work,” the rapper didn’t come to play. Yes, Lux rapped, kicking off a night of extraordinary talent.

The next to rap was another Mt. Rushmore-level rapper: the lieutenant of the DOT MOB T-Rex, who snapped and brought in the spirit and genius of street knowledge.

Newark’s Shotgun Suge was up next and bullied the mic like only the “What’s Ya Life Like” MC knows how to do.

Folk hadn’t heard the next MC in quite some time, so it was a delight to see K-Shine, the second ZIP EM UP/ DOT MOB member to take the center mic. When he stepped up to bat, he hit the ball straight out of the ballpark, first referencing the five billionaires that died at the bottom of the ocean in a submarine.

The celebration lasted two whole minutes.

Another Harlem legend was Jae Millz, one of the first battle rappers to get a deal with Diddy. Millz came to get busy, talking greasy with his peers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeodN4HMJeYhe

The only woman to bless the cipher was Bronx native Chayna Ashley, the first lady of the DOT MOB. Not scheduled to perform, she stepped up to the mic after Murda Mook and Head Ice were unable to show up. Mook was said to be in the emergency room.

Also appearing in the cipher was John John Da Don, owner of the Bullpen Battle League and Yonkers native. The PG Killer, who was coming off of a big win on the Ultimate Rap League stage, took a different approach than the others. His real-life rap showed the levels of his creative mind.

Rounding out the night was Gun Titles representative, Chess. The Bronx native, known as The Shape Shifter, was the youngest out of the pack and did not come to play an admitted it was an honor to be in a cipher with the rap legends.

The night was long but battle rap star-studded. Big names such as Goodz da Animal, Lu Castro, Toni Blanco, Red Banz, Mills, Nikki Knowledge and others popped out.

Red Banz spit “This is New York Freestyle” and two songs, “Time Out” and “Cupid.” Maury Haze from the rap trio New Bronx (NBX) also performed.

Check out their latest cipher below.

GloRilla Wants To Collaborate With Drake: “We Gonna Try To Make It Work”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News

GloRilla walked into the 2023 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night (June 25) with the second most nominations for any artist. OVO Sound leader Drake was the only act to score more nods this year.

GloRilla nabbed six nominations for Album Of The Year, Video Of The Year, Best Female Hip Hop Artist, Best New Artist and two for Best Collaboration.

Drake scored seven nominations, including Album Of The Year and Best Male Hip Hop Artist. The Canadian entertainer won two 2023 BET Awards: Best Collaboration (“Wait for U” with Future and Tems) and Best Group (with 21 Savage).

Billboard spoke to GloRilla on the ceremony’s pre-show red carpet. The 23-year-old Anyways, Life’s Great EP rapper discussed possibly partnering with Drake for a musical collaboration in the future.

“Most definitely. We’re gonna try to make it work,” GloRilla replied when asked if fans could see her make a song with Drake. In addition, Big Glo shouted out Chicago-bred rapper Chief Keef as someone who influenced her musically.

GloRilla Ran Through The Three 6 Mafia-Inspired “Lick Or Sum” At The 2023 BET Awards

GloRilla previously collaborated with Latto, JT, Moneybagg Yo, Lil Durk and Don Toliver. Her “Tomorrow 2” single featuring Cardi B peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. “Tomorrow 2” picked up BET Award nominations for Video Of The Year and Best Collaboration.

GloRilla also performed “Lick Or Sum” at this year’s BET Awards. Oscar-winning Three 6 Mafia member Juicy J produced the song that incorporates elements from “Slob on My Nob” by Tear Da Club Up Thugs.

While GloRilla lost the Best New Artist BET Award to R&B singer Coco Jones, she has managed to receive recognition for her breakout year from Spotify and Apple Music. The iHeartRadio Music Awards also named Glo as one of the Best New Hip Hop Artists of 2023.

Beyoncé and SZA, meanwhile, won the most 2023 BET Awards with three each. Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE tied with SZA’s SOS for the Album Of The Year trophy. SZA also won Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and Video Of The Year (“Kill Bill”). Queen Bey won the Viewer’s Choice Award (“Break My Soul”) and the BET Her Award (“Break My Soul”) as well.