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2024 has been a huge year for hip-hop, with some major moments and releases shaking up the scene. One of the biggest stories is the ongoing Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar debate. Fans have been buzzing about who is truly running the game this year. Both artists have been dropping hints and teasing new music, making the competition even more intense. Their rivalry has fans debating who’s the real MVP of hip-hop, with each artist bringing their own unique style and impact to the genre.
Along with the battle between the two giants, hip-hop has seen a wave of fresh, exciting albums. One standout release this year is Doechii’s album, Alligator Bites Never Heal. Doechii, known for her unique style and innovative sound, has continued to make waves with her bold mix of rap, R&B, and experimental elements. The album has been praised for its lyricism, creativity, and ability to push boundaries, making Doechii a top contender for the title of MVP in 2024.
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to hand out our own 2024 Hip-Hop Wired Awards, highlighting the artists who made the biggest impact this year. Special shoutout to Hot 107.9’s own, Partyboi Duece for curating a solid list.
Rookie Of The Year – Bossman DLow
Comeback Player Of The Year – Gunna
6th Man Of The Year – 4Batz
MVP – GloRilla
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PLAINS, Ga. — Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at the age of 100.
His son said he died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. He is the longest-lived former President in our nation’s history. His wife Rosalynn Carter passed away at the couple’s home in November 2023 at the age of 96. He is survived by his four children and several grandchildren.
The former peanut farmer and Georgia governor became the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 after beating Republican Incumbent President Gerald Ford in the 1976 election His campaign was focused on regaining the trust of the American people after Richard Nixon resigned during the Watergate Scandal. The Carter administration faced several challenges, including the 1979 oil shortage which resulted in high gas prices and long lines in the U.S. He struggled to end the Iranian hostage crisis when students in Tehran seized the U.S. Embassy and took 52 Americans hostage for 444 days. Many historians point to that as one of the biggest reasons behind his resounding defeat to Ronald Reagan in 1980.
In one of his greatest accomplishments, Carter brought together the Egyptian President and Israeli Prime Minister at the presidential retreat in Camp David in 1978. They agreed to the Camp David Accords, which ended the state of war that had existed between the two countries since 1948. He was tough on the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Carter ordered an embargo on the shipment of American grain to the Soviet Union and boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow over Russia’s invasion of Afghanistan.
After his presidency, Carter went on to become an active humanitarian. He worked with Habitat for Humanity in communities throughout Georgia and globally for nearly 40 years. He was also a nine-time Grammy nominee and a two-time Grammy winner in the spoken word category.
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For the past few weeks, Hip-Hop legend Redman has been dropping off new work on a consistent basis and shown that though he’s been in the rap game for more than three decades his pen is as sharp as it was in the early 90’s and needless to say we hear him loud and clear.
Dropping off some new visuals to “Im On Dat Bullsh!t,” the Brick City representative gets turnt up in the streets of Newark, New Jersey after his boo thang kicks him to the curb after discovering a jimmy hat in the backseat of his car. Well, at least he still practices safe sex, right?
Keeping up with some New York legends, Pete Rock and Smif N Wessun continue to put on for their city and in their Memphis Bleek assisted clip to “Top Of The World,” the Hip-Hop OG’s spit that gritty New York flavor that made them fan favorites in the city that never sleeps.
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Casey Veggies, DODY6, and more.
REDMAN – “IM ON DAT BULLSH!T”
PETE ROCK & SMIF N WESSUN FT. MEMPHIS BLEEK – “TOP OF THE WORLD”
CASEY VEGGIES – “ROAD RUNNIN’”
DODY6 – “FUCC YO OPINION”
PHILTHY RICH – “PHILTHY FLOW”
DINCO D & JABORI WHITE – “PLAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT”
WU-SYNDICATE – “STILL NO HEAVEN”
TEEMAN DATRUTH – “SOUTHEAST TEE”
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During a holiday charity stream with Adin Ross, Drake nearly dropped a bombshell when he almost said “F**k Kendrick Lamar” live. The two were giving away money and prizes to people in need, spreading good vibes during the holiday season. As they interacted with fans, Drake was reading some of the fan mail aloud, when he came across a note that said “F**k Kendrick Lamar.” Without thinking, Drake started to say it out loud, but quickly caught himself just in time, stopping before fully saying it.
The moment was awkward, as Drake paused and quickly corrected himself, making it clear that he didn’t want any smoke. Drizzy quickly moved past it, focusing back on the charitable aspect of the stream. It seemed to be an accidental reading, and no further comments were made on the incident. Earlier this year, Drake took legal action against Universal Music Group, accusing the label of manipulating streaming numbers for Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us”. According to the Toronto rapper’s legal team, Universal allegedly used artificial methods to inflate the track’s streams in order to boost its chart performance and create more buzz around the song.
This move comes amid ongoing tension between the two rap giants, with Drake claiming the label’s actions were an attempt to ruin his career. The lawsuit got a lot of people talking, with many rappers and entertainers clowning Drake for getting in his feelings and trying to sue over it.
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Rapper, Lotto Savage stopped by Hip-Hop Wired to drop an exclusive freestyle. Check out the full freestyle here:
Who is Lotto Savage?
Lotto Savage is an Atlanta rapper, part of Slaughter Gang, and a close homie of 21 Savage. He popped up in the rap game out of nowhere in 2015, bringing that real talk about trapping, hustling, and surviving the streets. He got noticed with his features on 21 Savage’s mixtape Slaughter King and later dropped his own mixtape Don Slaughter, with beats from Sonny Digital and a collab with Lil Yachty. His tracks “Trapped It Out” and “Stack Up” blew up and did major numbers on streaming.
Growing up in Atlanta, Lotto Savage was surrounded by hip-hop culture, with the city’s rich history of rap legends like OutKast, Jeezy, and Gucci Mane. But it was 21 Savage who really inspired him to start rapping. Seeing 21 come from the streets and blow up with his raw, real music made Lotto realize that he could do the same. The way 21 blended street life with his unique sound pushed Lotto to pick up the mic. Watching 21’s success showed him that, with hard work and authenticity, he could make it out of the trap and into the rap game.
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President Joe Biden gave clemency to Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, co-founder of the Black Mafia Family (BMF). Terry was released from federal prison in 2020 during the pandemic and put on house arrest to serve the rest of his sentence. This move is part of Biden’s effort to pardon people like Terry who’ve been stuck on house arrest since the pandemic. If you’ve seen the BMF TV show on Starz, you know the story of Terry and his brother, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, who were both sentenced to 30 years for running a major drug operation back in 2008.
Flenory’s brother expressed his excitement in an Instagram post saying, “Now It’s official! @realbigmeechmom I understand you were excited, so last week you let the cat out the bag. 😂
It’s been a journey, but prayer and unwavering faith beyond mere human comprehension got us to this point,” Flenory wrote in an Instagram post after receiving the President’s pardon. “Never once acted in my own ability nor doing anything to anyone to help myself. So the gloves are off the gag orders are up 😂 and all the naysayers have to suck it up. 👀 #godisgood”
Earlier this year, Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory, leader of the Black Mafia Family (BMF), was released from prison after serving roughly 19 years of a 30-year sentence. Big Meech was originally arrested in 2005 for his role in running an international drug trafficking network. His release came after efforts to reduce sentences for nonviolent offenders and those with good behavior. Fans of the BMF story are familiar with Meech’s rise in the drug game, which is now dramatized in the popular Starz series. Big Meech’s release marks a major moment in the saga of the Black Mafia Family.
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Eminem is predicting a sweep in the 2025 Grammy Awards. Kendrick Lamar has been having a historic year with his battle with Drake, ‘Not Like Us’ being the knock-out punch, dropping GNX, arguably one of his most polished projects. Even collaborating with Amazon to have “The Pop Out: Ken & Friends”. This was a moment in Hip-Hop that Kenny brought out the whole West Coast for one night at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on June 19, 2024. Eminem has always shown Kenny love throughout the years. In a recent interview, the Detriot legend shared his thoughts on what will happen the night of the Grammys, “It’s very stiff competition. Kendrick is gonna sweep that s**t. … He’s going to, and he should,” Eminem shared in an excerpt from the show.”
Kendrick Lamar’s plans to shut down the 2025 Grammys with 7 nominations, including Song of the Year, Rap Performance, and Music Video of the Year. With 17 Grammy wins already, he’s no stranger to taking home trophies. This year, Kendrick went on a historic run, proving once again why he’s one of the hardest hitters in hip-hop. Fans are hyped to see if he’ll add even more hardware to his collection. If anyone can dominate the Grammys, it’s Kendrick—he’s earned it, time and time again.
On top of everything, Kendrick will be rocking the stage as the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime performer, capping off an incredible year for the West Coast legend.
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And just like that, 2024 is coming to an end, marking the annual quest for a New Year’s Eve outfit. The occasion calls for everything that glitters, sparkles, and shimmers, allowing you to glow into 2025.
Most of us made it through this year by the skin of our teeth. Between the crooked election, alien sightings, and destructive weather, we’re ready to leave 2024 behind and dance our way into season 2025 of Earth: Life in the Ghetto. We don’t know what the new season will bring, but we can at least enter it by living in the moment while looking our best.
The typical New Year’s Eve outfit encourages you to go bold or go home because it is your last chance to make a statement before the year ends. All drama is welcomed, from sexy lace and deep v-cut dresses to rhinestone-clad jumpsuits. So, if you want to boldly step into 2025, here are 5 outfits to help you slay on New Year’s Eve.
5 Jaw-Dropping Outfits You Should Wear On New Year’s Eve
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Nothing screams hot gyal more than the Glam Muse Rhinestone Jumpsuit by Windsor. The sleeveless number clings to your curves while giving you an effortless shimmer.
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This sexy maxi dress is for the girlies who like a little drama. The low backline screams party, while the sparkly front oozes glamour.
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How chic is this single-shoulder maxi dress? Although subtle, the light sparkle resembles stars in the moonlight.
KUTUMAI Women’s Sexy Long Sleeve Sequin Maxi Dress
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Not only does this dress capture all the attention when you enter the room, it also allows you to give a little leg action.
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This dress is made for dancing! This sequins bandeau mini is for the girlies who are determined to shine bright!
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For years Dame Dash would do interviews and would either refuse to talk about Jay-Z or throw small fits whenever broached about the subject, but as of late he’s been opening up about his days with his former business partner and now reveals the moment he knew their relationship was officially a wrap.
During a recent interview with Mighty Bolton for his Art of The Dialogue Youtube series, Dame Dash revealed that the final straw between he and Jay-Z came when Jay began working with R. Kelly for The Best of Both Worlds album back in 2002 and it’s eventual sequel, Unfinished Business in 2004. While talking about P. Diddy’s sex trafficking case, Dame pointed out how he didn’t get along with many prominent figures who ended up getting busted for rape and sexual deviancy such as Harvey Weinstein, Diddy, and R. Kelly.
When talking about Kelly, Dame stated that “I think the fact that Jay was f*cking with him is what used to blow my mind more than anything. I don’t know why he wants to f*ck with this guy so much. Like why? I’ve just never understood it. So I think it was more about me feeling awkward about the fact that I had to be around him on some level, but I wasn’t around him.”
Saying that he didn’t see any reason to hang out with famous men, Dash says he stood away from R. Kelly and others as he had no interest in being around any celebrities unless they were women.
When asked if Jay knew of Kelly’s infamous marriage to Aaliyah when she was 15-years-old, Dame says “Hell yeah that conversation was had,” before adding “I was like ‘Yo, how you gonna do a project with a n*gga that raped my mutha*ckin’ girl?’ We had the conversation.” It was then that Dame realized “That alone was the nail in the coffin for me. I was out of there.”
Later that year Roc-A-Fella Records officially split up with Jay and Dame going their separate ways and given Dame Dash’s side of the story, we can understand why.
We’ll have to wait and see whether or not Jay-Z responds to Dame’s version of events, but don’t be surprised if Jay remains mum on this as he too hasn’t had the itch to talk about his former business partner over the years.
Check out the segment below and let us know your thoughts on Dame Dash’s revelation about the end of Roc-A-Fella Records in the comments section.
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Lil Baby recently opened up about losing almost $9 million in less than two days because of his gambling problem. He shared the story on Lil Yachty’s A Safe Place Podcast, saying he got caught up in gambling for 40 straight hours. He kept playing, hoping to win big, but ended up losing millions. Realizing he was spiraling, Lil Baby called up his homie Mike Rubin and told him to help. He asked Rubin to contact every casino and have him banned from gambling spots so he couldn’t go back and make the same mistakes. Lil Baby was being real about how easy it is to get addicted to gambling, even when you’ve got money.
By telling this story, Lil Baby wants to show others how serious gambling can be, even for someone like him. He hopes his experience can help others stay away from that trap and learn from his mistakes.
Lil Baby just announced his next album, WHAM (Who Hard As Me), dropping on January 3, 2025. The album’s gonna be crazy, with features from Young Thug, Future, Rod Wave, and GloRilla. Fans are already hyped about the star power and the fire tracks Lil Baby’s about to drop. WHAM is set to show the world why he’s still at the top of the rap game. Expect bangers, hard bars, and a whole lot of heat when it drops. Get ready for a long-awaited project by one of the hardest in the game.