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Lil Nas X Drops Catchy Single “Trust Me” Ahead Of New Mixtape

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Lil Nas X has really kept fans waiting. His debut album, MONTERO, was a huge breakthrough release in 2021, earning a platinum certification and three Grammy nominations. The rapper been has been quiet in subsequent years, however, despite confirming that his next release will be a sequel to his breakthrough mixtape, NASARATI. There have been leaks, teasers, and official lead singles for NASARATI 2, but 2024 seems to be the years fans will actually get to hear it. Lil Nas X’s latest single, “Trust Me,” only supports this theory.

Lil Nas X teased “Trust Me” in March, but he finally blessed fans with the full version on April 24. The song differs drastically from the rapper’s previous teaser, “Lean On My Body,” which opted for a more melodic, pop-rap approach. “Trust Me,” by contrast, goes for a harder, more gritty sound. This can be registered in the single artwork, which sees the often flamboyantly dressed Nas X rocking a tank top and jean shorts. The “Industry Baby” rapper focuses on his teenage years and the difficulty he had coming to terms with his sexuality. “Back in middle school, I was fiending for d*ck,” he raps. “7th grade, sending my homies some pics. Daddy never knew what I did as a kid, he would’ve crucified me but…”

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Lil Nas X Talks About His Struggles As A Teen

The second verse lays out Lil Nas X’s struggles in the current day. He raps about health concerns, wealth goals, and his insecurities as a pop star. The transparency extends the the chorus: “Anytime I’m wrong I’ll admit it, why not,” he sings. “Rather tell the truth than pretend, why lie?.” Nas X has always been honest with his music, and “Trust Me” is a reminder than he can do so over a simple, catchy hip-hop beat. The song is currently streaming on SoundCloud, which is where NASARATI 2 will eventually be released.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new song, “Trust Me,” by Lil Nas X? Does the rapper keep his hot streak going? Do you like the stripped-down approach to the production? Do you think NASARATI 2 will be Nas X’s best project yet? We want to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news on Lil Nas X. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

But I got over 40 million sold
How the f*ck I’m only 24?
Mind of a 42 year old
Mind over matter
Money, time, Instagram replies and Twitter quotes
God damn, this aries where I am turned to the GOAT

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Usher Claims His Son Stole His Phone To DM PinkPantheress

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Usher has a reputation for being a smooth talker. He’s built an entire career on it, from his music to his effortless dance moves onstage. The R&B icon learned that he isn’t the only one in the family who has game, however. He took to Instagram on April 24 to reveal that his son, Naviyd, snatched his phone so that he could slide in the DMs of his current favorite artist: PinkPantheress. The revelation would have been funny on its own, but Usher decided to document the entire incident with screenshots and quotes.

Usher recounted his confusion upon realizing he had a DM interaction with someone he didn’t know. “So, a week or so ago my son, Naviyd, stole my phone so he could dm his favorite artist @pinkpantheress,” he wrote. “Now I just so happened to check my DMs earlier this past week and saw a message exchange from someone with a Powerpuff girl as their profile pic. So I’m like the hell is this.” The R&B singer then realized what had happened when he clicked on the pic. “I open it and I’m like oh this boy done DMd this girl from my damn phone,” he added.

You can scroll through Naviyd’s entire DM conversation below. The highlight is undoubtedly the message where Naviyd, 15, claims to have exposed his dad to Pantheress’ music. “I put him onto masterpieces,” he wrote with a salute emoji.

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Usher’s Son Eventually Met PinkPantheress

Usher reached out to PinkPantheress to apologize, but the pop star took it in stride. “Don’t apologize,” she responded. “Happy to have this interaction. I’d love to host y’all at the next show.” Usher pretended that he was going to prevent his son from going to the show “because he did the MOST just to connect with her on my account,” but he relented. Naviyd even got a chance to meet PinkPantheress and take photos with her backstage. The DM long shot worked out!

Usher and PinkPantheress have not officially collaborated on a song, but they’ve been the recipient of several viral mashups on TikTok. The most popular mashup combines Usher’s “Burn” with Pantheress’ single “Just for Me.” Usher has also praised the current generation of R&B stars. “I’m very happy that there’s a new installation of R&B artists who care to be authentic to what they are creating, inspired by artists of the past,” he told Billboard. “Everybody who has ever said to me that R&B is dead sounds crazy.”

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Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 “Navy” Receives Exclusive First Look

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Get ready for the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 in a fresh “Navy” colorway, set to drop in the spring of 2025. This iconic silhouette combines the best of Nike SB and Air Jordan, featuring a clean white base with sleek navy blue accents. The classic Air Jordan 4 design gets a modern twist with this new color scheme, offering a versatile option for sneakerheads and skaters alike. The “Navy” colorway brings a timeless elegance to the Air Jordan 4, with navy blue detailing adding depth and contrast to the crisp white leather upper. Whether you’re hitting the streets or the skatepark, these sneakers are sure to turn heads and elevate your style game.

With its signature Air Jordan cushioning and Nike SB durability, the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 is built to perform on and off the board. The collaboration pays homage to the rich heritage of both brands, blending skate culture with basketball aesthetics for a unique and stylish sneaker. As anticipation builds for the release of the “Navy” colorway, sneaker enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the chance to add this must-have silhouette to their collection. Keep an eye out for official release dates and be ready to cop these kicks when they hit the shelves in the spring of 2025.

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“Navy” Air Jordan 4 x Nike SB

The sneakers feature a gum rubber sole with a white midsole, featuring an air bubble under the heels. White leather constructs the base of the sneakers, with more white overlays creating a cohesive base. More navy blue details include the lace supports. Further, navy blue branding is on the tongues and the heels of this iconic collaboration.

Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 “Navy” will be released in the spring of 2025. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $225 when they drop. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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Jordan Luka 2 “Bright Mango” Release Details Revealed

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The Jordan Luka 2 is the latest addition to Luka Doncic’s signature sneaker line, poised to make a bold statement with its upcoming “Bright Mango” colorway. As one of the most promising young talents in the NBA, Doncic’s partnership with Jordan Brand has resulted in a sneaker that reflects his dynamic playing style and vibrant personality. The “Bright Mango” colorway showcases a vivid reddish-orange hue that immediately commands attention. This eye-catching color is symbolic of Doncic’s electrifying presence on the court.

Beyond its vibrant colorway, the Jordan Luka 2 boasts a sleek and modern design that prioritizes performance and comfort. Also, constructed with premium materials and innovative technology, this sneaker meets the rigorous demands of the game. From its responsive cushioning to its supportive fit, every aspect of the Jordan Luka 2 is designed to enhance Doncic’s performance on the court. As Doncic continues to leave his mark on the NBA, the Jordan Luka 2 serves as a reflection of his rising stardom and his commitment to excellence.

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“Bright Mango” Jordan Luka 2

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The sneakers feature a translucent rubber sole with a clean bright mango midsole that features a white Jumpman. Also, ablack plate is visible through the sides, and a bright mango mesh constructs the base of the uppers, with more leather overlays. Further, back laces and a black tongue complete the design. Finally, the tongues feature Luka branding in white, and the heels feature “Non Desistas Non Exieris” which means “Never Give Up, Never Surrender.”

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Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Jordan Luka 2 “Bright Mango” will be released on May 2nd. Also, the retail price is expected to be $130 when they release. Let us know what you think of this sneaker, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. We will be sure to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest brands.

Bright Mango
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Jordan Luka 2
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Gucci Mane Ruthlessly Disses Diddy On ‘TakeDat,’ Which He Deemed The ‘Hardest Song Of The Summer’

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Since last November, Diddy has been at the center of several very troubling allegations and lawsuits. Most recently, Homeland Security raided his Los Angeles and Miami residences. Thus, countless people are taking the opportunity to air their unfiltered opinions on Diddy, including 50 Cent, Kesha, Katt Williams, and Mase.

Add Gucci Mane to the list. On Wednesday, April 24, the Atlanta-bred rapper dropped “TakeDat,” a four-minute song that ruthlessly mocks Diddy. The first line uttered is, “I’m just f*cking around, but no Diddy.” Throughout the song, more or less every bar is punctuated with “No Diddy,” such as, “I got a Yung Miami b*tch from the city / I’m spendin’ money like a trick (No Diddy),” and “But she can’t be underage (No Diddy).”

The accompanying video finds Gucci Mane in a jacuzzi, surrounded by women. If the scene looks familiar, that’s because Gucci Mane not-so-subtly recreated Diddy’s scene from The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 “Big Poppa” video. And just in case there’s any confusion as to whether this was absolutely, one-hundred percent intentional, Gucci Mane posted a side-by-side image on Instagram alongside the caption, “Hardest song of the summer #TAKEDAT.”

Elsewhere in the video, Gucci Mane rides a motorcycle while delivering perhaps the song’s biggest blow to Diddy (and, unfortunately, the Detroit Pistons caught a stray): “Why you ain’t ever seen Wop at the brunch? / ‘Cause they might spike the punch, man, that sh*t too risky / Rule No. 1, never be too friendly / These industry n***** have bad intentions / I don’t trust nobody, and I stay my distance / Plus, your whole team suck, like the Detroit Pistons.”

Watch Gucci Mane’s “TakeDat” video above.

Logic Announces “Ultra 85” Novel To Coincide With His New Album

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Logic is a conceptual dude. His second album, The Incredible True Story, was about a group of friends flying around the universe in spaceship. His third album, Everybody, was about a man who died and was subsequently reincarnated in different bodies. The Maryland rapper has kept it simple since he came out of retirement. His latest project, however, has restored some of his ambition. Ultra 85, the upcoming Logic album, will coincide with the release of a novel of the same name.

Logic confirmed the existence of the novel via Instagram on April 24. He not treated fans to what the cover art looked like, but provided some context for the novel (and presumably, the album). “In the year 2115, when the Earth is no longer inhabitable, the remainder of humanity lives in Babel, a giant space station,” he wrote in the caption. “Two pilots, Quentin and Kai, must find the planet Paradise, where only the most promising citizens are allowed to live.” The rapper explained that his main characters will be forced to confront the fact that “Paradise” is not all it’s cracked up to be.

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Logic’s Novel Will Conclude A Long-Running Story

 
 
 
 
 
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The plot details for Ultra 85 confirms that it will be a sequel to The Incredible True Story and Everybody. It will mark the completion of the titular story, nearly a decade later. Ultra 85 will also be the second time Logic pairs an album up with a companion novel. He released the novel Supermarket in 2017, which came with a titular album in which Logic explored the rock and punk genres. The latter was panned by most critics, but the novel was actually given positive notices.

Ultra 85 is currently available for pre-order on Simon & Schuster. It will be released on September 17. Fans have flocked to the comment section to speculate whether the accompanying album will drop on the same day. Both the Supermarket album and novel dropped on March 26, 2019, so it stands to reason the rapper would trot out a similar rollout for Ultra 85. Logic previously claimed that Ultra 85 would be his last album, but he’s since clarified his statement. He told a Reddit user during a Q&A that he will always make music, but that Ultra 85 will be his last album under the “Logic” moniker. The rapper first teased Ultra 85 back in 2018, though it has gone through several iterations since.

The second single from the album, “44ever,” was released April 19.

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Big Sean Is Annoyed That X (Twitter) Is ‘Hornier Than Pornhub,’ And Who Can Disagree?

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Once upon a time, in 2014, Big Sean dropped his multi-platinum-certified single “I Don’t F*ck With You” featuring E-40. In 2024, Big Sean does not f*ck with X (formerly Twitter). More specifically, the bots infiltrating the platform post-Elon Musk.

“It’s hornier than Pornhub on here, sheesh,” the Detroit rapper posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday night, April 23. “Damn near gotta be dolo just to open dis b*tch up… this is NOT one them tweets to drop no freaky sh*t under either.”

Earlier Tuesday, Big Sean was revealed as the latest Essence cover star. The accompanying cover story written by Elijah Watson explored Big Sean’s experience as a relatively new father, including Sean’s admission that he has enjoyed “slowing down and focusing solely on Noah.” (He and Jhené Aiko welcomed Noah in November 2022.)

In late March, Big Sean released “Precision,” which preceded his announcement of a forthcoming self-help book, Go Higher: Five Practices For Purpose, Success, And Inner Peace.

“I’m excited about a lot of things we’ve got dropping this year,” Big Sean said, in part, in a video posted on Instagram on April 3. “A lot of new music, new projects, but aside from the music, it’s another project that’s been years in the making that’s finally time — I can’t even believe it, for real.”

He continued, “I’ve always been about speaking from the heart, following your intuition, checking in with yourself mentally, because that’s how I was raised.”

And so, it goes without saying that Big Sean was raised better than those acting up on X.

Go Higher is out 10/8 via Simon & Schuster. Find more information here.

Tokyo Toni Slams Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B In New Freestyle

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Tokyo Toni is someone who never fails to keep her followers entertained, and her latest freestyle is certainly no exception. Earlier this week, the iconic mother of Angela White, FKA Blac Chyna, took to social media to spit some bars for her fans. As expected, she threw plenty of shade along the way, namely towards Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B.

The Finding Love ASAP star is known to have issues with Cardi, as she’s both a fan and friend of one of the femcee’s longtime rivals, Nicki Minaj. During Nicki’s infamous feud with Meg after the drop of “Hiss,” she also sided with the “FTCU” performer. She’s since accused Cardi B of stealing her look and sneak dissing her, and slammed any Meg supporter to cross her path.

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Tokyo Toni Says Cardi B “Lost Out,” Calls Megan Thee Stallion “Thotted Out”

Tokyo kept her disses short and simple, but they still managed to pack a punch. “Nicki Minaj, shout-out,” she rhymes. “Cardi B lost out. Megan thotted out.” Clearly, Tokyo Toni isn’t dodging any kind of smoke these days. It’s to be seen whether or not either of the rappers will respond. Fortunately for them, they’re in good company, as the reality star has also previously dissed Beyonce, Karlissa Saffold, and many more. She even recently went after Rick Ross in another freestyle, calling the hitmaker a “fat bald b*tch.”

“Maybach Music? What the f**k is that?” Tokyo also rapped. “The ni**a’s a rat / He got the police friends and that.” What do you think of Tokyo Toni’s new freestyle? What about her dissing Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B? Are you surprised? Do you think Nicki Minaj is glad she got a shout-out? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Todd Bridges Net Worth 2024: What Is The “Diff’rent Strokes” Icon Worth?

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Todd Bridges is best known for his role as Willis Jackson on the iconic sitcom Diff’rent Strokes. She has a reported net worth of $250,000 as of 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth. Bridges’ early fame on Diff’rent Strokes made him a household name, and his career has since encompassed a range of roles in television and film, reflecting both his acting talents and his personal struggles with life in the spotlight.

Rise To Fame With Diff’rent Strokes

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LOS ANGELES – FEBRUARY 1980: Actor Gary Coleman poses for a portrait with co-stars Dana Plato and Todd Bridges while studying on the set of his show ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ in February 1980 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Todd Bridges became a prominent figure in American entertainment through Diff’rent Strokes, which aired from 1978 to 1986. The show was groundbreaking for its time, dealing with issues of race and class through the lens of a sitcom. As Willis Jackson, Bridges offered a relatable and powerful portrayal of a young Black American navigating life in a predominantly white society, winning viewers’ hearts nationwide. This role made him a star and became his most defining work.

Personal Challenges & Public Struggles

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HOLLYWOOD – MARCH 2: (L to R) Actors Gary Coleman, Conrad Bain and Todd Bridges speak on stage during the. TV Land Awards 2003 at the Hollywood Palladium on March 2, 2003, also in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Despite his early success, Bridges faced significant personal challenges, including battles with legal issues and substance abuse, which were highly publicized and affected his career. These struggles reflected the broader difficulties many child stars face as they transition into adulthood. However, Bridges’ ability to overcome these obstacles and rebuild his career is a testament to his resilience and dedication to his craft.

Career Revival & Current Work

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Actor Todd Bridges promotes “Killing Willis” at Borders Columbus Circle on March 16, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/WireImage)

In recent years, Todd Bridges has worked to revive his career, taking on roles in various television shows and independent films. He has also made appearances on reality TV, which has reintroduced him to the public and allowed him to share his story of recovery and redemption. Additionally, Bridges has become an advocate for overcoming addiction and speaks openly about his experiences, hoping to inspire others who may be facing similar challenges.

From a beloved child star to a mature actor navigating personal and professional ups and downs, Todd Bridges’ career trajectory illustrates his enduring appeal and adaptability. His ongoing work in the entertainment industry and his advocacy and public speaking underscores a legacy beyond his early television success. As he continues engaging with new projects and public endeavors, Bridges remains resilient and renewed in Hollywood.

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