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Nike Air Force 1 Low x .SWOOSH “404 Error 2.0” Is Very Limited

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Get ready for the highly anticipated collaboration between Nike’s Air Force 1 Low and .SWOOSH. .SWOOSH is Nike’s web3 department on the “404 Error 2.0” colorway. Unlike its predecessor, this iteration boasts a mesmerizing blue-to-purple gradient upper, adding a unique twist to the classic silhouette. With just 404 pairs slated for release, this limited edition drop will make waves in the sneaker community. The Nike Air Force 1 Low x .SWOOSH collaboration represents a fusion of traditional sneaker design and cutting-edge web3 technology.

Featuring premium materials and impeccable craftsmanship, each pair of the Nike Air Force 1 Low “404 Error 2.0” is a testament to Nike’s commitment to quality and creativity. The gradient upper seamlessly transitions from deep blue to rich purple hues, creating a visually stunning aesthetic that is sure to turn heads. With just 404 pairs available worldwide, securing a pair of the Nike Air Force 1 Low “404 Error 2.0” will not be easy. Sneaker enthusiasts and collectors alike will be trying for a chance to own this exclusive release, making it one of the most sought-after drops of the year.

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“404 Error 2.0” .SWOOSH x Nike Air Force 1 Low

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The shoes showcase an icy blue rubber sole and a pristine white midsole. Also, the upper portion is made from a blue-to-purple gradient leather. Additionally, there are white shoelaces and a silver lace dubrae. Furthermore, various Nike logos are present on the tongues, and the insoles display 0s and 1s for code. Lastly, the sides feature “404 Error, the requested upper was not found. Try again.”

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UPDATE: To snag Exclusive Access to the limited edition remix of the Air Force 1 Low “404 Error 2.0” from .SWOOSH’s Glitch Galaxy, you need to be among the initial four thousand players to finish the game.

Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Nike Air Force 1 Low x .SWOOSH “404 Error 2.0” Is Very Limited will be released on April 30th. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $175 when they are released. 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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DaBaby Cites Lawyer’s “Life-Threatening” Disease In Request To Postpone Alleged Assault Trial

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Back in 2022, DaBaby was sued by a 65-year-old man named Gary Pagar for alleged assault. A couple of years prior, Pagar had rented out his property to the rapper and his crew. Despite reportedly agreeing not to have more than 12 people in the home at a time, DaBaby proceeded to shoot a music video there, which allegedly involved more than 40.

Upon learning of the music video shoot, Pagar claims that he rushed to his property to investigate for himself. When he arrived, however, things quickly took a turn for the worse. After accusing DaBaby of falling through with his end of their rental agreement, the “SHAKE SUMN” performer allegedly chased him into the home. Pagar alleges that when DaBaby caught up to him, he punched him in the face, knocking out several of his teeth. He’s seeking unspecified damages for the injuries and property damage the rapper allegedly caused.

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DaBaby Wants September 3 Trial Pushed Back

DaBaby Cites Lawyer’s “Life-Threatening” Disease In Request To Postpone Alleged Assault Trial
DaBaby performs as a special guest during 50 Cent’s set at Rolling Loud New York 2021 at Citi Field on October 28, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)

DaBaby was charged with felony battery over the alleged incident, and his trial has been looming ever since. It’s currently scheduled for September 3, 2024, but the Ohio-born artist has continually asked to have it pushed back. Recently, Pagar told the judge that he’s sick of waiting, requesting that the trial date remain as it is despite his pleas. DaBaby said that his team had scheduling conflicts, and his lawyer claimed to be dealing with health issues. Regardless, their motion was denied. Now, DaBaby is asking the judge to reconsider, citing his lawyer’s aforementioned medical concerns.

He says his lawyer, “who was previously diagnosed with a life-threatening and rare disease, was instructed by his medical team that his prognosis regressed, and that he must undergo sustained aggressive treatment and several surgeries that will make him physically unable to work until April 2025.” What do you think of DaBaby asking a judge to reconsider postponing his upcoming trial for alleged assault? What about him citing his lawyer’s health issues? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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ScHoolboy Q Shuts Down Rumors That Top Dawg Prevents Artists From Releasing Albums

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Earlier this year, ScHoolboy Q released his new album Blue Lips. It was the first new project he’s released in 5 years dating back to 2019’s CrasH Talk. While that record was met with very mixed reviews from critics and fans alike, Blue Lips has been subject to much more praise. The project sports features from Freddie Gibbs, Rico Nasty, Ab-Soul and more. Fans have praised it for some of its experimental ambitions.

During a recent podcast appearance, Q discussed how many of his label mates take similarly long breaks between projects. SZA and Kendrick Lamar both famously waited until 5 years after their 2017 albums DAMN and CTRL before dropping the follow-ups, Mr. Morale & The Big-Steppers and SOS. In his interview Q spoke on some of the theories fans online have concocted, that Top Dawg is responsible for the infrequent releases of artists signed to his label. Q shuts this down hard explaining that he’d have no incentive to do something like that. In fact, he jokes that Top probably wishes some of his marquee artists released more often. Check out the clip of Q dispelling the rumors below.

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ScHoolboy Q Has Top Dawg’s Back

2024 is expected to be a major year for Top Dawg Entertainment as a label. At a show earlier this year they handed out a flyer revealing that nearly ever single artist on the label, and even some new ones who hadn’t been revealed yet, were releasing new projects. Q and SiR have already gotten it started dropping their new records in March. Singles from SZA and Doechii have also left fans hyped for what’s next as the label tries to live up to its promise.

What do you think of ScHoolboy Q shutting down rumors that Top Dawg holds artists back from releasing new material? Do you think all the previously announced TDE artists will actually drop new projects this year? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Ne-Yo’s Ex-Girlfriend Explains Why She Accused Him Of Being “Diddy Junior”

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Ne-Yo’s in some significant hot water right now thanks to as-of-yet unconfirmed claims from his ex-girlfriend and mother of his two youngest kids, Sade Bagnerise. Moreover, she livestreamed herself launching accusations at him on Wednesday (April 24) that he would allegedly have sex workers, various illegal drugs, and overall engage in wrongful behavior while their children were in the house that all this was going down at. Then, Bagnerise took to her Instagram Story the following day to explain why she did what she did. Also, she clapped back at folks criticizing her choice to make these allegations and invoked her concern for her little ones.

“All this because I just want the best for the ones who need the love and affection the most,” Sade Bagnerise claimed concerning the backlash to her claims against Ne-Yo. “False narratives and empty promises. I’ll be the villain. If that means standing up for the ONLY thing that matters. I don’t feel bad about shi. I wasn’t antagonizing, I WAS PRESSING THE LINE. 4 all the RIGHT reasons.

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Sade Bagnerise Elaborates On Ne-Yo Claims & This Week’s Livestream

“Yall sit here flip flopping speaking on shii yall know NOTHING ABOUT,” she alleged against Ne-Yo. “Yall have no idea of what any truth is from ANY point of view. Ain’t never heard a got damn peep out of me. Hell i neverrrrrr ever even came to this internet and said who my bd was to begin with. Let’s start there. Y’all swear I was that lady karma and now yall swear this mine. So wtf yall got bf and bd problems fa? Lmao yall s**t just not on the internet.

“Yall always think somebody mad or bitter and call ppl like Katt Williams crazy for yearssssss and just to turn around and find out WE BE RIGHT,” she concluded her accusations. “But this is the age of the truth. I will sit bk and let the truth unfold. He can let me look like the bad guy but he KNOWS my heart and my intentions are PURE. All i ask for is do right by the ones who is needing you the most right now. That’s all, I’m passionate [shrug emoji].” For more news and the latest updates on Ne-Yo, stay logged into HNHH.

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When Can You Play PartyNextDoor’s New Album ‘P4’ On Apple Music?

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On April 1, PartyNextDoor shocked the world when he revealed the cover art for his upcoming album, P4 (short for PartyNextDoor 4). The cover, which featured a photo of a nude woman kneeling from behind in a pose suggesting an intimate moment between lovers, made some fans wonder online if it was an April Fool’s joke. But in the weeks since, Party has stuck to his guns as he released a trickle of new music, including the single “Real Woman.” So…

When Can You Play PartyNextDoor’s New Album P4 On Apple Music?

P4 is out 4/26 via OVO Sound / Warner Records. That means it’ll most likely hit streaming platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal at midnight, eastern time (which is 9 PM pacific).

The album will be the Canadian R&B singer’s fourth studio album and his first in four years following the release of PartyMobile in 2020. He previously explained the delay as the result of a relationship. Naturally, that means fan anticipation is high; in Wongo Okon’s latest feature for Uproxx, he lists four wishes for the new album, including “a new album cover.” Fans are also looking forward to a new Drake collaboration; Party’s prior connections with his OVO boss have become fan favorites, so there’s a tradition to live up to.

We’ll see if the album does so in a few hours.

Who Is Sy The Rapper? The Artist Allegedly Behind The Viral Kendrick Lamar AI Diss Track

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It’s been over a month since arguably the most popular beef in the current Hip Hop landscape started. On March 22, Kendrick Lamar shook things up when he took shots at Drake and J. Cole on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” Since then, many other artists have had their go at Drizzy. But Drake’s more than held his own, firing back some shots of his own. 

On April 15, a supposed diss track from Lamar was leaked onto the internet. However, soon after, an artist named Sy the Rapper claimed that he made the track using AI. While many listeners still doubt his claim because of how authentic the track sounds, he has stood by his claim. As expected, the drama surrounding the AI track has made many listeners curious about who Sy the Rapper is. Here’s what we know about him right now.

Background

Before he allegedly released the infamous diss track, Sy the Rapper was largely unknown in mainstream circles. As a result, not much is known about his background. However, a few publications, including Complex, which recently interviewed him, have revealed that he is 23. During that conversation, Sy also shared that he is from Los Angeles and has always loved music. “I wrote my first rap when I was 10. It was about donuts and Lakers,” he said. He grew up hungry to explore his talent, and it seems it may pay off.

What Does Sy The Rapper Do?

Further, Sy the Rapper may be an artist, but he is also a producer and allegedly made the beat of the viral AI diss track. As seen on his Spotify page, he has been releasing music since 2019. His earliest release on streaming platforms is “Zonin,” which dropped in June 2019. 

Since then, he has released several singles, as well as two albums: Abstract (2019) and Sore Winner (2021). The 23-year-old is also quite active on TikTok, where he currently has over 13k followers. On Instagram, he has 33k followers. Per his Instagram bio, he runs @qualityimageproductions and @new_wave_media, secondary accounts where he offers media services. In addition, he also runs @innercitykings_qweens and @dripskoolcustoms, both centered on fashion.

How Sy The Rapper Allegedly Made The Kendrick Lamar Diss Track

Although many still doubt that Sy the Rapper actually made the song, he seems to have evidence supporting his claim. During his interview with Complex, he spoke about the process of making the track, from its lyrics to the beat. “I just had to place myself in Kendrick’s shoes, and it didn’t seem like Kendrick would come out swinging for the kill, considering that the [Drake] song was a ‘leaked’ track,” he said. “So, I was thinking more so in the mindset of, ‘If I’m Kendrick, I wouldn’t want to show my hand too early, since this song has been leaked and it’s not an official drop, so I can’t just come out swinging. I’ve got to come out with sort of a warning shot.’” 

When asked about his background in AI, Sy the Rapper said he started researching about it after an AI-generated Drake track went viral in April 2023. According to Sy the Rapper, he was intrigued by this and decided to try it out. “With AI, the entry-level is very simple, and it’s not super complex to use. The complex part comes in how you record because you kind of have to mimic the artist and mimic their voice and cadence,” he said. He also shared that he wrote the track in “an hour or two” and recorded it in his voice memo. As seen in the editor’s note at the end of the interview, Sy the Rapper sent videos of the isolated stems of the song to Complex. This was to serve as proof that he did make the song.

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Matt Ox Offers Up A Menacing Banger With “Dark Matter”

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Overall, Matt Ox is an artist who started out when he was just about 12-13 years old. His first track was “Overwhelming,” a viral hit that was characterized by some fidget spinners and incredible production. Subsequently, the Working On Dying collective blew up and have since done production for numerous artists. Furthermore, they have a breakout star in BNYX who is now signed to Yeat’s label. However, as it pertains to Ox, he has taken a different route. The kid still makes music, and is a full-grown adult now.

What makes OX’s come up so interesting is the fact that he has gone on to become an underground rap darling. He dabbles in hyperpop from time to time and he also offers up some sounds that fans wouldn’t have expected from his 2017 output. Recently, Ox put out a brand new track called “Dark Matter,” and as you will hear below, it is an absolute banger. Ox has not lost his touch, and there is no doubt fans are going to enjoy what he is doing with this cut.

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Matt Ox Has Grown A Lot As An Artist

From the blown-out production to the child-like vocals in the back, this is a song that might need to grow on you if you are not used to the sound. That said, Ox is someone who looks to push the envelope of what he can do, and that is why his core audience continues to go back to him. Hopefully, we hear more from him soon enough.

Let us know what you think of this new track from Matt Ox, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this is a good direction for the young artist? What would you like to hear from him in the future? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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