HipHopDX – This week in Hip Hop, Kanye West grabbed consideration by saying his new album Yandhi.
Additionally, Suge Knight was sentenced to 28 years in jail and the Eminem vs. Machine Gun Kelly battle continued.
Kanye West Preps New Album
Kanye West plans on releasing his a brand new LP titled Yandhi on September 29. It seems to be a sequel kinds to his 2013 album Yeezus.
There’s no Kanye album launch that comes with out drama within the headlines, and this time it’s highlighted by an Instagram commentary on the dooms social media likes and airing out celeb males who convey up his spouse’s title.
Nick Cannon, one the lads referred to as out by Yeezy, dismissed the rant and states he’ll proceed to say no matter he needs.
Learn extra about Kanye West’s Yandhi right here.
Suge Knight Sentenced To 28 Years In Jail
Former Dying Row Information CEO Marion “Suge” Knight was sentenced to 28 years in jail after placing a plea deal. The 53-year-old will serve time for the 2015 hit-and-run demise Terry Carter.
Suge’s sentence is scheduled to start on October four. In fact, Twitter had enjoyable with the sentencing had no mercy in turning Knights sentencing right into a joke.
Learn extra about Suge Knight’s sentencing right here.
Eminem Vs. Machine Gun Kelly Fallout
Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly’s rap beef is simmering down, however the aftershock their respective diss tracks, “Killshot” and “Rap Satan,” can nonetheless be felt.
MGK spoke with The Breakfast Membership about his conflict with Em, calling him “outdated” and “disconnected” throughout the interview.
Moreover, Joe Budden revealed on his podcast that he spoke with Diddy about Em’s most controversial line on “Killshot,” which implicated Puffy within the homicide Tupac Shakur.
“Nothing to take a position about. Nothing to speak about,” Budden stated. “Puff stated it’s in his arms and he stated I can inform ya. That’s the top that. He stated, ‘Yeah, there’s nothing to say about it. It’s in my arms.’ He’s wild. Interval.”
On the opposite aspect, D12’s Weird has stored releasing music in Em’s protection and 50 Cent blames MGK for Shady’s huge quantity “Killshot” streams on YouTube.
Learn extra about Em and MGK’s ongoing rap beef right here.
DX Opinions
– Noname — Room 25
– 6LACK — East Atlanta Love Letter
– Russ — ZOO
– $ucideBoy$ — I Need To Die In New Orleans
DXclusives: Jimmy Spicer & Lil Wayne
Jimmy Spicer Calls Out Russell Simmons For Unpaid Royalties & Disingenuous IG Put up
Jimmy Spicer was one the primary MCs Russell Simmons took below his umbrella. However, Uncle Rush nonetheless owes Spicer royalties for “Cash (Greenback Invoice Y’all).”
The Hip Hop pioneer has been struggling together with his well being and supporting his household. The one assist Simmons has given Spicer was a $2,500 donation to his GoFundMe for hospital payments — however he’s owed much more. Spicer referred to as out his outdated boss in an interview with HipHopDX’s Kyle Eustice.
“Russell Simmons really lastly gave up one thing towards my GoFundMe,” Spicer informed DX. “For a wealthy ass cat, he’s as low-cost as they arrive. He gave me $2,500. Whoop-de-doo. He nonetheless owes me royalties for ‘Greenback Invoice.’ I figured that he might have give you greater than $2,500. That’s some low-cost chintzy shit.”
Learn the complete Jimmy Spicer interview right here.
The Evolution Of Lil Wayne’s “Carter” Sequence
Whereas followers patiently watch for Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter V, DX has damaged down his beloved Carter sequence.
“If Tha Carter V is as a lot successful that it alludes to be then Tha Carter sequence is to Wayne’s profession what NBA championships are to Kobe Bryant; an early three-peat proper out the gate with one other two rings later in his profession – all which confirming the legacy.”
Learn the complete breakdown Lil Wayne’s Carter sequence right here.