Ice Cube Addresses Trolls & Cancel Culture On "Trying To Maintain"

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We haven't received new music from Cube for some time & Hip Hop is excited to hear this one.

He's a rap legend who has built his empire through music, film, television, and production, and as many veterans have hung up their mics, Ice Cube isn't quite finished. The rapper has been in the news in recent months over his "Contract With Black America" as he attempts to bridge the gap between the Black community and political leaders, and although he took some heat for speaking with the Trump administration, Cube took it in stride.

On the heels of the news that he's soon to meet with President Joe Biden, Ice Cube returns with a new single, "Trying to Maintain." The last time we received an album from Cube was 2018's Everythang's Corrupt, so hopefully, this new release is a hint at a project to come. While we cross our fingers and await news of a forthcoming full-length project, stream Ice Cube's "Trying To Maintain" and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics

F*ck your cancel culture, bitch
You can't cancel a soldier, quit
See, I thought I told ya
Drunk or sober, tell you when it's over
Slap the sh*t out a Troller
I kill sh*t like Ebola
I'm the son, I'm the solar
Your baby mind is in a stroller


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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