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Is it safe to say Verzuz is making a difference for the culture?Two of hip hop's former biggest rivals, Jeezy and Gucci Mane, are going on tour.As reported on sources, the Feed The Streetz tour is back. Hot New Hip Hop points out it's been rebranded as the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/interviews/jim-jones-shares-a-tour-of-quarantine-studios-tech-talk-his-growth-as-an-mc/">Legendz of the Streetz</a><a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/interviews/jim-jones-shares-a-tour-of-quarantine-studios-tech-talk-his-growth-as-an-mc/"> </a>tour.Jeezy, Gucci Mane, and some friends like <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/RickRoss/profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rick Ross</a>, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/TityBoi/profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2 Chainz</a>, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/Fabolous/profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fabolous</a>, Lil' Kim, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/Trina/profile" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trina</a>, Boosie Badazz are on the bill. DJ Drama will be the official tour DJ. The first show kicks off in Atlanta on the 30th of this month. Jeezy shared the promo to his page; take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkkM28rPYa/?utm_medium=copy_linkThe two legends ended their beef last year during a Verzuz battle. <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/everything-that-happened-during-verzuz-with-jeezy-gucci-mane/">Take a look back</a> to see what you missed.Their feud started back in 2005 when they recorded their first collaboration on "Icy." Jeezy was under the impression that the song would appear on his debut album, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101, but Gucci used it for his debut independent album, Trap House. Jeezy also claimed he was never paid for the Billboard hit record. Then Jeezy dropped "Stay Strapped," a diss record claiming that he had a bounty on Gucci. Gucci responded with "Round One," and made it very clear he's not cool with Jeezy. Check out a <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/t-i-sits-w-jeezy-to-discuss-the-possibility-of-ending-beef-w-gucci-mane/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">breakdown</a> of Jeezy and Gucci Mane's beef from throughout the years. <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hotnewhiphop.com/jeezy-and-gucci-mane-announce-tour-with-rick-ross-boosie-2-chainz-and-more-news.138837.html%3f_amp">Via</a>

Jeezy & Gucci Mane Announce Tour w/ Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Fabolous & More!

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J. Cole’s professional basketball career is over.The Off-Season rapper made his debut in the African Basketball League earlier this month. He signed with the Rwanda Patriots. He fulfilled his contract playing three games and earning five points, three assists, and five rebounds.https://www.instagram.com/p/CPV5JH-rWRi/?utm_medium=copy_linkOn Wednesday (May 26), reports surfaced that he’s <a href="https://rollingout.com/2021/05/27/j-cole-exits-basketball-africa-league-as-rick-ross-defends-his-presence/">leaving the team</a> to take care of a “family obligation.” However, some people criticized Cole for playing on the team in the first place. Fellow league athlete Terrell Stoglin said Cole’s basketball skills are “average." Stoglin suggested [other athletes were] more deserving of a BAL contract. He told ESPN, “I think there’s a negative and a positive [to Cole’s presence]. The negative part of it is: I think he took someone’s job that deserves it. I live in a basketball world. I don’t live in a fan world. I know [many] guys who had their careers stopped by COVID and are still home working out and training for an opportunity like this. For a guy [with] so much money and has another career [just to come] here and average, like, one point a game and still get glorified is very disrespectful to the game. It’s disrespectful to the ones who sacrificed their whole lives for this.”Rick Ross defended Cole on social media. He said, “In no way is this meant to be disrespectful, but first and foremost, should no Black man’s dreams be censored nor limited. And coming from a brother, I think you would understand what building these types of relationships would do for the business, for the eyes on the industry.” Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/CPTtJtDAaHt/?utm_medium=copy_<a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hotnewhiphop.com/rick-ross-defends-j-cole-after-bal-top-scorers-criticism-news.132589.html%3f_amp">Via</a>

Rick Ross Defended J. Cole Slander, But Cole Is Leaving The Basketball League, Completed Contract

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T.I is letting it be known he has Meek Mill’s back!<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/photo-of-kim-kardashian-meek-mills-meeting-surface-it-proves-kanye-wests-theory-wrong/">Meek</a> was trending earlier this week after he posted a video of him giving $20 to some young Atlanta kids selling waters. The kids were selling the water for $1 but Meek was generous enough to give them $20. The kids weren’t satisfied and felt the rapper should have given more. Meek shared the moment on social media, and some online users took the side of the children. Take a look at some reactions, Meek also responded to the backlash and said that the kids are hustlers and they did appreciate his deed.https://twitter.com/meekmill/status/1335732932137332738?s=21https://twitter.com/karltonmarz/status/1335691382644727809?s=21https://twitter.com/boatknows/status/1335735276216463366?s=21https://twitter.com/burnerp28817150/status/1335733539694931969?s=21However, some people agree with Meek. <a href="https://twitter.com/saycheesedgtl/status/1335745714304012288?s=21">Tokyo Vanity</a> defended him online. Ebro In The Morning also had a discussion about it.https://youtu.be/RBaoAR9pgpw<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hot-highlights/t-i-on-nyc-bias-says-hes-a-better-lyricist-than-50-cent-addresses-gun-violence-in-atl/">T.I.</a> decided to chime in. He doesn’t care if Meek was “right or wrong,” that’s his little brother (not by blood) forever. On Instagram, T.I said Meek is always <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/fans-go-crazy-after-meek-mill-freestyles-over-a-youtube-beat/">welcomed</a> to ATL. Take a look: “Yeah maaaan we go back THIS far!!! My lil bro @meekmill was wit me on #Bankhead in #BowenHomes when shit was UP! Zone1 been welcomed him in this A-Town shit!!! I'm wit him right or wrong... 4LIFE.”https://www.instagram.com/p/CIllM6ABg6d/?igshid=1wutgc3txg6k5

T.I. Shows Major Love To Meek Mill Amid Social Media Bashing Meek Over Donating $20

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This is the reason Meek Mill is trending online! It all started with a Tweet.<a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/fans-go-crazy-after-meek-mill-freestyles-over-a-youtube-beat/">Meek Mill</a> shared a positive message online. In the Tweet, Meek said he’d give out record deals if rappers can put their beef aside. Unfortunately, the Internet didn’t react too well to the post. Take a look at the Tweet:https://www.instagram.com/p/CHp_YhtJLBa/?igshid=1i5dyx285716dSocial media users reacted to other users who had an issue with Meek trying to reduce violence in rap culture. One user chimed in and said, “Meek Mill talking bout 'stop the violence' but got “Killadelphia” as his location. Change starts with you bro.” Another user, reported on <a href="https://www.vladtv.com/article/267186/meek-mill-banned-from-north-philly-after-asking-rappers-to-stop-beefing">Vlad TV</a> said, “He’s trying to reason with low life scum that thinks killings cool. What other response did he think he’d get lol.”Take a look at some other responses online:https://twitter.com/10stdayday/status/1328439233841926147?s=21https://twitter.com/lil55st/status/1328380902095904770?s=21https://twitter.com/nuffsaidny/status/1328348368331005955?s=21https://twitter.com/sftyplus/status/1328228243737092096?s=21https://twitter.com/215dajah/status/1328179027069333506?s=21https://twitter.com/sweetnovacane/status/1328207166797357057?s=21https://twitter.com/bb_x_king/status/1328187224412844032?s=21https://twitter.com/benny_da_plug/status/1328191636589981696?s=21https://twitter.com/iamkingish/status/1328170600905453568?s=21Meek reacted to some of the <a href="https://www.hot97.com/hip-hop-news/hot-news/photo-of-kim-kardashian-meek-mills-meeting-surface-it-proves-kanye-wests-theory-wrong/">criticism</a> by letting fans know he’s dropping music on Friday, November 19. “New flame this Friday 4 pack.” https://twitter.com/meekmill/status/1328429834729627648?s=21

The Reason Social Media Is Saying Meek Mill Isn’t Allowed In Philly + He Reacts!

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Is Tory Lanez the quarantine superhero?For some, Tory Lanez saved them from boredom over the last few weeks with his Quarantine Radio. Although it nearly got shut down completely due to violating Instagram’s nudity policy, Tory was able to convince to giants at IG to keep his show going! Tory even got offered a 30-min segment on MTV, and it's still unclear if he will accept the deal or not. However, Tory is working with YouTube to create “new technology” for live home shows. Tory took to IG to make his big announcement!This is an innovation never been seen before, “where fans can interact with the artist first hand and request favorite songs, change the lighting , personalize how they want it to feel and look.”He continued to say:“To all my artist friends! I know this pandemic is prolly messing up your show money and the experience for your fans ... AS YALL KNOW I have always been an innovator ... Tomorrow for the first time ever me and @youtube are getting together to create a BRAND NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR LIVE SHOWS FROM HOME !! / And everything LIVE !!!!”“hopefully This works tomorrow ! cuz if it does this is HISTORY ! to the fans ... U will be able to connect with your favorite artist for songs that u want to hear , or to pin your comment , or to customize anything in the artist set ! THIS IS GOING TO BE ALOT OF FUN !!”The Canadian rapper is scheduled to set things off tomorrow for the first-ever paid live show on Quarantine Radio! Tory also announced he’s donating a percentage of the proceeds to charity! Take a look:https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nbD1XA2IQ/The global crisis disrupted the lives of millions, many people have to work from home, including celebrities who typically make the majority of their salary from performances. Some artists are giving their fans free IG Live shows while others are figuring out other ways to be creative. Are you excited about this?

Tory Lanez Teamed w/ YouTube & Has “New Tech” For Artists To Do Live Home Concerts!

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Fivio Foreign had a few things to get off his chest! During an Instagram Live video, Fivio started off the video by saying “French Montana wildin.” Then Fivio talks about his fellow Brooklyn rapper, Mr. Swipey, who was recently welcomed into the Coke Boy family. Mr. Swipey is an upcoming artist, however, Fivio calledFrench Montana out for having Swipey I’m his videos as a “background dancer.”“He gon’ have Swipey spinning and dancing in every video life if he’s some type of back up dancer.” Fivio went on to say, “He ain’t no backup dancer for you n*gga. You ain’t about to use drill beats and have n*ggas spinning, put that n*gga on a song.”Fivio mentioned that he’s an upcoming artist himself and fairly new to the scene so he’s not in a position to put Mr. Swipey on, the way French Montana is. Fivio mentioned how French has been in the game for over a decade and didn’t give back to the culture.Fivio gave Meek Mill and Drake their props for working with him musically, Drake has an unreleased track with the Brooklyn rapper and Meek appeared on Fivio’s latest mixtape, 800 B.C.Mr. Swipey addresses the situaion in a video and said that French Montana has looked out for the hood, for people like Gs9, Pop Smoke, and more. He also thanked "his dawgs" for checking on him, but mentioned that wasn't the way to go about it. Mr. Swipey also has a song with French Montana, “You Wildin.” How do you feel about Fivio’s statement?https://www.instagram.com/p/B_dcq-tHGuG/https://www.instagram.com/p/B--dQ5eHeLp/https://www.instagram.com/p/B-NejzPHB9C/

Mr. Swipey Addresses Fivio Foreign After Fivio Claimed French Montana Wasn't Treating Swipey Right

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photo credit: Jeff Kravitz / Getty ImagesWho needs their ‘Insecure’ fix? Well, you may be in luck. According to <a href="https://deadline.com/2019/07/issa-rae-insecure-season-4-update-tca-1202652967/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reports</a>, Issa Rae dropped some good news about the return of the show. It was reported that the 4th season of the show would not be airing until 2020, and fans did not take too kindly to that. The delay is a result of Issa Rae’s busy schedule, and the tapping of other projects. Although fan may have to wait a little bit longer for the new season, we’re sure you’ll be happy about this. The show will be “shooting in September,” according to Issa. In addition to that news, there will also be more episodes! Each of the previous seasons only had 8 episodes, but this upcoming season will have 10.Are you here for this?<hr><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BmcJsRBHCvd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link">https://www.instagram.com/p/BmcJsRBHCvd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link</a>

It's Lit! Issa Rae Gives An Update On Season 4 Of 'Insecure'

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<h6> Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/search/photographer?family=editorial&photographer=Peter+Forest"> Peter Forest </a> / Getty Images </h6>Emmy nominated star/creator of the hit show Insecure on HBO made an appearance on Complex’s ‘Hot One’s and its actually hilarious.Issa Rae dropped a calm freestyle similar to the ones that she does in the mirror on her show, but this time is was about the SPICY wings she was forced to eat! Watch the clip below: (Skip to 21 min)<iframe class="media-youtube-player" width="100{347b3eab01faeb3048b2b7ab2b58c469963f1a36dd9436ceff3f6050f82e3ac3}" height="100{347b3eab01faeb3048b2b7ab2b58c469963f1a36dd9436ceff3f6050f82e3ac3}" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T-GSx7ePkCs?wmode=opaque&controls=" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="">Video of Issa Rae Raps While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones</iframe>

Hilarious: Issa Rae Raps While Eating Hot Wings on 'Hot Ones' [VIDEO]

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<h6 style="">Photo Credit: Taylor Hill – Getty Images</h6>Issa Rae is known for being unapologetically honest about loving her people and her community!The ‘Insecure’ star hosted the CFDA awards that took place at the Brooklyn Museum, and her fashion statement made headlines!Issa wore a beautiful royal blue gown with a black belt that read ‘Every N***a is a Star.” (If it sounds familiar it’s probably because you heard it from Boris Gardiner FIRST.)Not only that, but in her opening monologue the multi-talented actress/writer/producer stated:“I’m about as fashionable as Kanye is black. Only when it’s convenient,” she said. “That joke was my choice, just like slavery.” Keep in mind Issa Rae is the first African American woman to host the fashion award show.While Kanye West wasn’t present for the joke, Kim Kardashian was given an award and her acceptance speech consisted of a few puns as well.Watch the clip below:<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Issa Rae is hosting the CFDA Awards . Her belt says “Every n*gga is a Star” <a href="https://t.co/oslyMlbqdq">pic.twitter.com/oslyMlbqdq</a>— Karen Civil</blockquote>

Issa Rae Wears \"Every N***a is a Star\" Belt at CFDA Awards + Shades Kanye [VIDEO]

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<h6 style="">(Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)</h6>She’s Back!!Beyoncé is back out and about after giving birth to twins Sir and Rumi Carter, and some of her photos nearly put a crack on the internet.The Beyhive reacted in excitement following the release of the photos in which her and her husband JAY-Z simply enjoyed some sushi.Check out the photos below.<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375{ffa095a5c30803a289286b57a895f6c83f0a9c24d89fc70b72a2430b5a166f18}; width:-webkit-calc(100{ffa095a5c30803a289286b57a895f6c83f0a9c24d89fc70b72a2430b5a166f18} - 2px); width:calc(100{ffa095a5c30803a289286b57a895f6c83f0a9c24d89fc70b72a2430b5a166f18} - 2px);"> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BXYi5bJAioD/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce)</a> on Aug 4, 2017 at 12:25pm PDT</blockquote><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375{ffa095a5c30803a289286b57a895f6c83f0a9c24d89fc70b72a2430b5a166f18}; width:-webkit-calc(100{ffa095a5c30803a289286b57a895f6c83f0a9c24d89fc70b72a2430b5a166f18} - 2px); width:calc(100{ffa095a5c30803a289286b57a895f6c83f0a9c24d89fc70b72a2430b5a166f18} - 2px);"> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BXYi-R9Afrw/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce)</a> on Aug 4, 2017 at 12:25pm PDT</blockquote><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375{ffa095a5c30803a289286b57a895f6c83f0a9c24d89fc70b72a2430b5a166f18}; width:-webkit-calc(100{ffa095a5c30803a289286b57a895f6c83f0a9c24d89fc70b72a2430b5a166f18} - 2px); width:calc(100{ffa095a5c30803a289286b57a895f6c83f0a9c24d89fc70b72a2430b5a166f18} - 2px);"> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BXYjDlsAtZx/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce)</a> on Aug 4, 2017 at 12:26pm PDT</blockquote>

Oh My! Beyoncé CRACKS The Internet w/ New Flicks [PHOTO]

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Joey Badass stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa about everything that has been going on with him lately!They go into depth about his new album and how he got the J. Cole feature, being inspired by Chance the Rapper, having outer body experiences, his Tupac comments, listening to Lil Uzi Vert, letting go of his Troy Ave beef, and wanting himself and everyone to be better than previous generations.Watch the full interview below.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gP_Z37q-cus" width="100{3e3d86eb3766f319799c71adff93b8058caf601c96167e3afbbee7641716e7b6}"></iframe>

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Jeezy & Gucci Mane Announce Tour w/ Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Fabolous & More!