With October turning into November, we look back at the month's best additions to our Fire Emoji playlist.
In 2016, HNHH launched one Spotify playlist to rule them all: FIRE EMOJI: The Hottest Hip Hop Songs Right Now.The playlist is updated regularly and is representative of the best new releases in hip hop and R&B, or at least those that make it to Spotify.
Hip-hop's incredibly strong 2017 didn't let up for one second in October, with several high-profile releases stealing the show for many fans of the genre. Leading the way were two undeniable giants: Gucci Mane's Mr. Davisand the Future x Young collaboration Super Slimey.
For Gucci, it helped put an exclamation point on what was an exemplary 31 days, which also included the release of his autobiography and of course his lavish wedding to Keyshia Ka'oir. Tracks like "Jump Out The Whip," "Patek Water" and others have graced our playlist from those two albums this past month. Speaking of fire-worthy albums that dropped in October, Ty Dolla $ign came through with Beach House 3, which is safely among some of the best work he's ever done. Selections like "Don't Judge Me" and "Droptop in the Rain" also graced the Fire Emoji list. There was also Without Warning, a project that dropped suddenly on the last day of the month, bringing us the fire teaming of 21 Savage, Offset and Metro Boomin'.
Some old-school names made their way onto our Spotify playlist in October as well, with Snoop Dogg and the Wu-Tang Clan dropping new projects that infused their respective iconic sounds with some fresh political bite. Snoop's EP, Make America Crip Again, was headlined by the track "3's Company," which saw assists from Chris Brown and O.T. Genasis.
The Wu brought upThe Saga Continues, which served both as a title and mission statement for this long-form release. "G'd Up," a song that features Method Man, R-Mean and Mzee Jones as featured artists, was among the standouts that we included on the Fire Emoji list this past month. Finally, the likes of dvsn, Zaytoven, Young Dolph, Yelawolf,
Our current playlist contains songs from these projects as well as many others that were bumping throughout the month of October, along with some additional releases from back in September that are still very much a part of the conversation in the hip-hop community.
For the family of Vanessa “Honey” Malone, the night of October 23, 2012 was playing out like any other night.
Honey’s mom Flora Malone picked up her 18-year-old daughter from work. Honey was living with her mom in Stone Mountain, Georgia at the time, and they headed home to end their day. That is, until Honey told her mom she was going out.
So, as teenagers do, Honey went out with friends. She’d done it countless nights before.
But this time, Honey didn’t come home.
Vanessa "Honey" Malone Flora Malone
The night began innocently enough: Honey was very tired when they came home from work and her mom said it was odd that all of a sudden she wanted to go out – to this day no one knows who she was going to meet or why. Honey’s mother and sister believe that whoever texted or called her, lured her to an apartment in a neighboring complex.
Police do not know why she went to that apartment or how she got there.
Shortly after Honey left home, Flora said she heard what she initially thought were fireworks in that neighboring apartment complex.
“My mom is like this,” Honey's sister Cassaundra Kennedy explained to Dateline. “When she hears something like that, she always calls us to check in and make sure we are OK.”
Flora called Honey, but there was no answer. “At first, she didn’t think anything of it; this had happened before where Honey’s cell phone was turned off. But when she started to see emergency vehicles, she called again -- and Honey didn’t pick up. This time Mom was freaking out,” Cassaundra told Dateline.
This is when Flora heard banging on her front door. She opened it to two men: DeKevin, a former boyfriend of Honey, and his friend Chris. “They told me something had happened to Honey,” said Flora.
Cassaundra said, “It was around 11:30 p.m. when I got a phone call from my mom, and she was crying hysterically.”
Cassaundra asked her mom what was going on, and learned that her mother’s worst fears had come true, “She told me Honey had been shot.”
Upon hearing the news, Cassaundra raced over to the crime scene, the Hampton Apartments, which were just behind where Honey and Flora lived.
“When I got there, the police wouldn’t tell us an information. My mom had been there telling police all the identifying info she could think of, like her tattoo on her right hand,” said Cassaundra, but the police would still not identify who had been killed.
Vanessa "Honey" Malone Flora Malone
The family said it wasn’t until 2:15 that morning that the police officially identified the victim to them as Vanessa “Honey” Malone.
Detectives from the DeKalb County Police were assigned to investigate and conducted interviews with friends and family. Throughout the course of the investigation, Honey’s two friends, who were renting the apartment where Honey was killed, told police they had been the victims of a home invasion. According to police, the couple alleged that anywhere from three to six men dressed in black and yielding guns, kicked down the door to their apartment, proceeded to tie them up, and forced them into the bathroom.
While the men were ransacking the house, police believe Honey stumbled upon the armed robbery. She turned to run away and she was shot for the first time. The pair tied up in the bathroom told police they heard screaming and then the sound of a gunshot.
DeKalb County Public Information Officer, Shiera Campbell, told Dateline that Honey was shot once in the back, then brought to a back bedroom and put into a closet where she was shot for a second time -- in the chest.
Honey’s friends told police that they then heard the masked intruders leave. They said they waited a few minutes and then managed to untie each other and get free.
Although it is widely believed to have been a robbery gone wrong, Cassaundra says their family doesn’t think so.
“I don’t believe it was a robbery,” she told Dateline. “The only thing that was stolen was Honey’s life and her cell phone.”
Cassaundra and her mother believe that she was lured to that apartment.
“I assume someone called her over there -- she had told my mom she was tired when she was picked up from work,” Honey’s oldest sister told Dateline. “Why would you choose to leave the house if you were tired?”
Now, five years later, Flora and Honey’s oldest sister, Cassaundra Kennedy, are still hoping someone will come forward and bring clarity to this crime that they say doesn’t make any sense.
According to Flora, Honey could be a little naïve about people, “Stone Mountain isn’t that big of a town, but Honey was friends with everyone. Even from the time she was little, all she wanted to do was talk to people.”
About her daughter, Flora says that “she was a real sweetheart.” She just didn’t think anything bad could happen to one of her girls.
“Honey had a smart mouth and could have said something too,” said Cassaundra, speculating on what could have happened that night. “Like if someone said ‘I’ll shoot you,’ she’d say, ‘Do it then.’”
The DeKalb County Police confirm this is still an open case, and last year received information regarding a gun that may have been involved in the crime. The gun has been sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for testing, but the results have not yet been returned.
Public Information Officer Campbell says there are still questions as to what role the couple tied up in the apartment may have played in the killing, but there have not been any arrests in the case.
“We just want justice for Honey,” Cassaundra told Dateline. “She was only 18. She had all kinds of time to come up with what she wanted to do -- and they stole that from her.”
The family has started a Facebook group ‘R.I.P. Honey’ to push for tips to keep Honey’s case alive.
“I miss her smile, I miss her beautiful eyes, her voice. I miss fighting with her saying, ‘No, you can’t wear my shoes.’ Just everything about her,” Cassaundra said.
Flora remembers her daughter every day.
“If I could have anything, I’d want to see what she would have become,” Flora told Dateline. “She never got to have her firsts – her first car, house, baby. They all got stolen from her.”
Yo Gotti and Chris Brown are at it again. After joining forces on “Pills & Automobiles,” the duo reunites for “Save It for Me” off the Memphis rhymer’s album I Still Am.
The R&B and hip-hop track blends each artist’s style over trap-infused production. Meanwhile, Gotti sends a message to Angela Simmons, who he name checked on “Down in the DM.”
“Passed my number to Angela,” he raps. “I thought I had her / Her ni**a cuffed her, married, made me madder / I respect it, I’m moving on, but the truth is, I want her badder / Maybe me saying her name made him move faster.”
Halloween may still be a few days away, but Halloween weekend is in full swing. We've already seen a few celebrity costumes trickle down our feeds, but comedian Eric Andre has definitely come through with the most memorable getup so far. Andre dressed up as none other than Cardi B for Halloween this year, revealing his outfit, inspired by a specific Cardi look on Instagram Friday (swipe left on the post below to view his costume versus the inspiration).
We don't know what Cardi will be dressing up this year, but she does have something big to celebrate this weekend. The Bronx rapper's famous boyfriend,Offset from Migos, is now her famous fiancee, after the Atlanta emcee popped the question at Powerhouse Philly Friday night.
Cardi posted her reaction to the new on Instagram later that night. "Jesus Christ I’m so emotional, @offsetyrn I loveee you so much," she wrote. "Thank you for seeing the potential in me since you met me .For giving me advice molding me and loving me .Your such a amazing man to me your family ,friends ,kids and you are extremely talented.I can’t wait to spend FOREVAAAA with you .Lets make a lot shmoney and love together"
As for Eric Andre, this is far from his first interaction with the rap world. He's previously had the likes of Tyler, The Creator, Wiz Khalifa, and Vince Staples on his show. He also spoke out about domestic abuse and sexual assault in rap earlier this year, specifically citing XXXTentacion and Kodak Black. "i was just looking at World Star Hip Hop on my IG and they’re always promoting XXX and Kodak Black and i got upset," he wrote. "i was like,whycanicomplain about racism freely, but criticize a rapper's sexism andeveryonegetsbutt hurt. i was also mad at myself for promoting XXXTentacion’s music the other day. my friend was like, “that dude beats up pregnant women” :(. racism, sexism, homophobia - it's all bigotry. it is all part of the same systemic evil that keeps people subservient and disenfranchised. 1 out of 3 women are beat, raped, or murdered in their lifetime. that’s 1 billion women. Shits got to stop. No more apathy or indifference."
Kodak Black dancing in the studio to an unreleased record surfaced on Twitter, quickly going viral. The song was called “Snap Shit” and the popular clip quickly became a prelude to a huge record, but the track was leaked prematurely online this year and mistakenly named.
The track, produced by North Lauderdale beatmaker JayO (who also did DJ Khaled and Drake’s “To the Max”) finds Kodak spitting a brand new second verse; you can hear his vocals change around 2:45.
New Release: Ty Dolla Sign Ft Lauren Jauregui – In Your Phone
Couple of days ago, it was confirmed that Ty Dolla Sign and Lauren Jauegu are now dating, TY Dolla Sign Teams up with Lauren Jauregu to produce this wonderful song he titles In your Phone. Gain access to New Release: Ty Dolla Sign Ft Lauren Jauregui – In Your Phone below. check on it and share your views in the comment section of the site
New Release: Ty Dolla Sign Ft Lauren Jauregui – In Your Phone
New Release: Ty Dolla Sign – Stare Ft Pharrell Williams & Wiz Khalifa
Some couple of minute to official release of the Beach house 3 Album, TY Dolla Sign Teams up with MadeinTYO to produce this wonderful song he titles Lil Favorite Which will debut in the album. check on it and share your views in the comment section of the site. Gain access to New Release: Ty Dolla Sign Ft Madeintyo – Lil Favorite below.
New Release: Ty Dolla Sign – Stare Ft Pharrell Williams & Wiz Khalifa
Snoop Dogg Ft October London – My Last Name-New Release
The ever green mega super star, old but young in the heart, Snoop Dogg is back today with something green.
Fresh off the just released EP comes yet another interesting song which is straight up the very much anticipated song of Snoop Dogg, this one he titles, “My Last Name,” featuring October London.
Snoop Dogg Ft October London – My Last Name-New Release
This time, he goes for the melodious trap sound with the help of the sexy singer who adds a spicy touch to the track. ‘Up In This’ is now out in select international markets and will be released globally at midnight.
As his single ‘Do Re Mi’ from his last album Digital Druglord continues to rise on the charts, he’s back with another offering called ‘Up In This’ where he teams up with fellow L.A. musician Tinashe. Blackbear has been making a lot of moves lately with collaborations and dents on the charts. Last week, the L.A. based singer, rapper and producer joined forces with Cam’ron for his new single ‘Bright Pink Tims‘, the first real taste off his forthcoming new album Cybersex.
Jeezy teased the two new tracks on social media, Yeeeah! The Snowman returns with a flurry in the form of two new singles featuring appearances by Diddy and Tee Grizzley. It appears to be #SnowSeason. Jeezy has returned with two new tracks, “Bottles Up” featuring Diddy and “Cold Summer” featuring Tee Grizley. “Put your Rollies in the sky,” he raps. “Bottles up, hold them high Throw some money in the sky. Up first is “Bottles Up” featuring Puff Daddy. Backed by sirens, piano keys, trap drums, and Sean Combs ad-libs, Jeezy raps about his Biscayne condo, diamonds floating, and Bentley coupes.
I want u to take this situation that happened to me, let me be your beacon of strength turn your back to the violence and forgive. PnB Rock made headlines last weekend after he & A Boogie Wit Da hoodie’s crews decided to jump Lil B backstage at the Rolling Loud Festive in the Bay Area.
The fight ultimately led to the artists having to cancel their respective sets, but not before the two artists got their point across. However, their tactic didn’t entirely work as Lil B rose above the BS and instantly forgave them, tweeting out “I forgive them I mean that love y’all no violence..
Chris Brown Drops Another Fire Single With “Pull Up” . Chris Brown is putting forth a solid defense for an October takeover, with his eighth studio collection Heartbreak On A Full Moon booked to drop on Halloween, without a moment to spare for an army of gatherings to fly off. Chris Brown – Pull Up [New Mp3]
Casanova – “Left, Right” Feat. Chris Brown & Fabolous [New Song]
Casanova joins with Chris Brown and Fabolous for “Left, Right.”Brooklyn Casanova initially became well known after his single “Don’t Run” burst into flames in New York.
His rising achievement at last landed him a spot on Chris Brown‘s “Gathering Tour,” which made them hit the street with Breezy and individual New Yorker Fabolous. Now Download Casanova – “Left, Right” Feat. Chris Brown & Fabolous [New Song]
Chris Brown’s upcoming new album Heartbreak on A Full Moon is a lofty 45-track double-LP. Songs like “High End” with Future and Young Thug, “Questions,” “Party” featuring Usher and Gucci Mane, “Privacy”, and “Pills & Automobiles” featuring Yo Gotti, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Kodak Black are some of the records off Breezy’s 8th solo full-length.
Due October 31, physical copies of the new album will be available at major retailers on November 3. Fans who pre-order Heartbreak on A Full Moon at midnight in North America will get three new tracks including “Only 4 Me” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Verse Simmonds, “Confidence” and “Tempo.” The songs can be streamed now courtesy of Apple Music overseas.
Chris Brown presents a slower stick with “Hope You Do.” Chris Brown has been revealing the see singles for his up and coming collection, Heartbreak on a Full Moon, in quick progression, with three new tracks coming a week ago and another trio of tracks effectively accessible today. NEW SONG : Chris Brown -Hope You Do
New Release: Migos Ft Nicki Minaj & Cardi B – Motorsport
A super collaboration among three multi talented artist in Migos, Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. The song they have collectively participated was debuted at Powerhouse 2017 in NYC tonight. Gain access to New Release: Migos Ft Nicki Minaj & Cardi B – Motorsport below.
On Thursday, Nicki shared a tweet that suggested she and Quavo had something big in store. Many fans speculated she was referring to the long-awaited release of “For Keeps,” a collaborative record that was teased all the way back in May. Listen to ain access to New Release: Migos Ft Nicki Minaj & Cardi B – Motorsport below.
New Release: Migos Ft Nicki Minaj & Cardi B – Motorsport
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