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Can the Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy Truce Bring Change to Hip-Hop in the Future?

They had us going the entire time. Ever since Gucci Mane announced the VERZUZ battle with Jeezy was on the way, Hip-Hop had questions. The main one was how? How could…

They had us going the entire time. Ever since Gucci Mane announced the VERZUZ battle with Jeezy was on the way, Hip-Hop had questions. The main one was how? How could two arch enemies, 15 years deep in a beef that has bloodshed and lives lost be in the same room.

As the week continued, Gucci found the spirit of old Gucci and shared memes about killing Jeezy’s homie on Instagram, along with more bait in videos. Jeezy didn’t respond. And then when the battle came the disrespect started instantly as Gucci performed diss records to Jeezy out the gate. Even getting to the point where he said they were smoking on Pookie Loc, a phrase that highlights a celebration of the murder.

That moment came after Gucci performed “Truth,” a now-legendary diss track that references the death of Loc. At that moment, came a change in the room’s aura. Jeezy would intersect and after a brief back and forth he would speak his piece.

“Let me say my piece … I extended my hand because I’m a real man,. The shit we came from in the street, dawg, you see that we been through it … Twenty years. And when I said I wanted to do this shit for the culture, that’s what I wanted to do. I brought you here to show you the world care about what the fuck we got going on ’cause we are the culture. You feel me? Me and you, where we came from, what we been through, n***a, us. All these kids out here doing what the fuck they do ’cause they saw what went on with us. This shit ain’t about me, it ain’t about you. This shit about King Von, this shit about Doe B, this shit about Nipsey Hussle, this shit about motherfucking Pop Smoke, Mo3. And I’m real enough to do that, n***a, because one thing about it, two things fo sho, three things for certain, n***a.”

The moment led into “Get Your Mind Right” but also appeared to be a burying to beef, at least from Jeezy’s side. At the end of the VERZUZ, it all appeared to come full circle, and all the tense moments were seemingly pre-planned as Jeezy, Gucci and both sides of the stage erupted during a performance of “So Icy.”

“Ay, man, listen. I respect, I appreciate you for throwing out the olive branch. I accept that. No disrespect, it’s all love,” Gucci said to Jeezy.

The timing of this moment is important as Hip-Hop has had numerous artists have come under fire, leading to the death of a couple of stars that have yet to shine s bright as they were destined to be. In Hip-Hop’s history, we have only seen a few beefs that have had this deep of roots in hate. Gucci v Jeezy, Jay-Z v Nas, 50 Cent v Ja Rule. Of that group, all are resolved but one. While the latter of the three seems distant, this moment echoes what Jeezy said. It’s bigger than both of them as individuals, it’s a mark of what Hip-Hop can be.

When it comes to beef, there are not many as entrenched into a career trajectory as this one. Gucci v Jeezy has split fans and more, what could have been if they moved past this year before or it never escalated beyond the beef’s origin. To give an idea of how much these two men are important to Hip-Hop:

Gucci and Jeezy? I don't want nothing for Christmas now
— Glory Boy (@ChiefKeef) November 20, 2020

There is plenty of commentary that highlights the moment between Gucci and Jeezy. And for younger artists, this highlights burying a hatchet. With all of the forces that are already working against our community, there is more power in putting behind petty differences.

Salute to Big Gucci, Sno and for Hip-Hop for taking a step into a positive future.

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Bianca Censori Defies Hotel Dress Code in Scandalous Style with Kanye West

Earlier this week, Bianca Censori and her husband Kanye West were spotted at the iconic Chateau Marmont for lunch. The Australian model, known for her daring fashion choices, turned heads yet again with her provocative outfit. Censori sported a tiny pair of shorts, black heels, and a revealing white bikini top, which undoubtedly caught the attention of both onlookers and the hotel staff.

Despite Chateau Marmont’s strict business casual dress code, Censori’s nearly nude appearance did not elicit any complaints from the staff. This is not the first time Censori has pushed fashion boundaries at the luxury hotel. Earlier this month, she made headlines by arriving in a thong and later in a sheer nude mini dress paired with long stockings, heels, and a tan hat, while Kanye shielded her from photographers.

As of now, Chateau Marmont has not commented on Censori’s repeated dress code violations. What do you think of Bianca Censori’s scandalous fashion statements at the Chateau Marmont? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for more updates.

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Keke Palmer Defends Tyler Perry Amid Misogyny Backlash, “The Real Enemy is the System!”

In a recent episode of her podcast Baby, This is Keke Palmer, Keke Palmer hosted Tyler Perry, sparking intense discussions online. Perry’s comments, addressing long-standing criticisms that his films often depict Black women in distress, went viral. Defending his creative choices, Perry stated, “A large portion of my fans are disenfranchised. Who cannot get in the Volvo and go to therapy on the weekend. You’ve got this highbrow negro who is all up in the air with his nose up looking at everything… Don’t discount these people and say their stories don’t matter. Who are you to be able to say which Black story is important, or should be told? Get out of here with that bullsh*t.”

Perry’s remarks led to significant backlash, including accusations of misogyny. In response, Keke Palmer took to social media platform X to defend Perry. She argued that critics are misdirecting their anger. “The enemy isn’t Tyler, it’s the system that makes it hard for multiple black artists to shine at one time,” Palmer asserted. “Oppression turns you against the person that gets the shine opposed to questioning why there can only be so few at a time. Tyler is not the gatekeeper of all black stories; he’s just one creative who broke through the system. Advocating for others to do the same is the fight, not hating Tyler for his work that many do love.”

Palmer also highlighted Perry’s significant contributions to the Black community in a follow-up tweet, noting his employment of numerous Black individuals and urging followers not to “blame his movies for oppression.”

What are your thoughts on Keke Palmer’s defense of Tyler Perry amid the backlash? Share your opinions in the comments, and stay tuned to Honk Magazine for more updates.