Month: June 2021

Polo G Recalls Fallen Friends In The Somber ‘Painting Pictures’ Video

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Polo G’s latest video from his new album Hall Of Fame, “Painting Pictures,” is a prime example of the evocative appeal of the young Chicago rapper’s music. The video, which is shot in his hometown, employs a simple concept to highlight the tales of brotherhood that run through the somber track, on which he reminisces about fallen friends and compares his early days of struggle to his current fame and ability to give back.

“Painting Pictures” is the opening track from Polo’s third album Hall Of Fame, which is currently on track to become his first No. 1 album. Before the project’s release, his song “Rapstar” became his first single to top the Hot 100 chart, debuting there in its first week then returning for a second straight week on the next edition of the chart. Other singles from the album include “Gang Gang” featuring Lil Wayne and “No Return” with The Kid Laroi and Lil Durk.

Unfortunately, Polo’s recent success was unable to immunize him from the effects of biased policing. Polo was arrested over the weekend after his release party in Miami for battery against a police officer and criminal mischief. He later tweeted that he believed the officers had been following him since his arrival in Miami, writing, “They playin foul in Miami & dat shit been like that for a minute.”

Watch the “Painting Pictures” video above.

Hall Of Fame is out now on Columbia Records. Get it here.

Kyrie Irving To Miss Game 5 Vs. Bucks With Right Ankle Sprain

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Despite having a 2-0 series lead on the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets find themselves tied with the Wisconsin-based team after losing two games in a row on the road. While Game 3 was fairly close, Game 4 was more of a blowout due to Kyrie Irving’s unfortunate injury. After landing awkwardly on the court, Kyrie rolled his right ankle and was immediately forced to come out of the game. 

Since last night, Kyrie has received x-rays on his ankle which came back negative. Fans were hoping this was good news for Game 5 which goes down on Tuesday, however, the prayers of Nets supporters were not answered. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Irving has been ruled out for Game 5 and his status for Game 6 remains unknown.

This is especially bad news when you consider how James Harden is also out with an injury. If Harden isn’t cleared for Game 5, then Kevin Durant will have to take on all of the work himself, which is certainly going to be a tough task. While he might have players like Blake Griffin on his side, the Nets are still going to be at a huge disadvantage.

Stay tuned for more updates on Kyrie’s condition as we will be sure to bring them to you.

Kyrie Irving

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ASAP Rocky Says Trump’s Efforts During His Swedish Assault Case ‘Made It A Little Worse’

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In ASAP Rocky’s documentary Stockholm Syndrome, the Harlem rapper reportedly addresses the efforts of Donald Trump to get him out of Swedish prison in a preview shared by Rolling Stone, saying that Trump’s efforts had the opposite effect of helping.

According to Rolling Stone‘s preview of the documentary, which premiered during the Tribeca Film Festival this weekend, Rocky talks about finding out about his unexpected supporter, “I’m sleeping in my halfway dream. I heard my name. I kind of opened my eyes and closed my eyes again and then they said my name again. And I opened my eyes and I’m like, ‘Yo, what the f*ck?’” At the time, Trump inserted himself in what was later revealed to be a PR bid to clean up his image among Black voters, cajoling the Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven to intervene on Rocky’s behalf after the rapper was arrested for a fight on the streets of Stockholm and charged with assault.

“I said ‘Aw shit,” Rocky jokes. “Look like I might do a bid.”

Elaborating on his thoughts about the situation, Rocky explains, “I kinda was scared that Trump was going to f*ck it up. But then on the other hand, I’m just like, ‘That’s what’s up, man.’ You want the most support you could and it’s like, ‘Oh, the president supports you.’ That felt good. Cause for the most part, I don’t think he ever knows what’s going on in the urban communities … I was thankful for that, I can’t lie. I was also scared that it would jeopardize me being in [jail] longer.”

Rolling Stone reports that toward the end of the film, Rocky addresses the Trump administration’s insistence that he never “properly” thanked the man for his efforts. ““It was a chess move and they tried to strong-arm a lot,” he says. “In reality, I had no problem saying thank you to the man, especially if he helped me. That’s the narrative they pushin’: That he got me out. And he didn’t free me. If anything, he made it a little worse.“

Saweetie Names Her Favorite J. Cole And Nicki Minaj Songs

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Saweetie is still aiming for a summertime release for her long-awaited debut album, Pretty B*tch Music, and continued her seemingly everlasting media tour with a cover story for Complex and an appearance on the outlet’s interview show GOAT Talk. In the latter, she named her favorite culinary concoctions (for which she’s garnered almost as much attention as her music), as well as her favorite songs from her prime influences, J. Cole and Nicki Minaj.

Long before she’d released her breakout single “ICY GRL” and become a household name, Saweetie rapped for J. Cole outside one of his shows, receiving a bit of encouragement from the older rapper. When asked which of his songs is his greatest of all time, Saweetie chose “Cost Me A Lot” from Cole’s 2010 mixtape Friday Night Lights. In the interview for the cover story, she’s asked whether she’d want to collaborate with her underground hero and replies in the affirmative… with one caveat. “On production, yes,” she says.

When it comes to her favorite Nicki Minaj song, Saweetie can’t settle on just one. “I feel like we have to go into two different libraries,” she argues. “There’s mixtape Nicki and mainstream Nicki… For mixtape Nicki, ‘Itty Bitty Piggy‘ [from 2009 mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty] is the obvious choice, but a song I just loved from the depths of my soul was [Lil Wayne-featuring 2008 Sucka Free cut] ‘Higher Than A Kite.’” Saweetie picks “I Wanna Be With You” from DJ Khaled’s 2013 album Suffering From Success because of the velocity Nicki’s flow reaches.

Watch Saweetie reveal her “GOATs” in the latest episode of GOAT Talk above.

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Devin Booker Is Looking For The Infamous “Suns In 4” Fan

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Just a few nights ago on Friday, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Denver Nuggets in a game that gave them a 3-0 series lead in the second round of the playoffs. While the game itself wasn’t anything special, it immediately went viral thanks to a fight between one Suns fan and two Nuggets fans. The Suns fan ended up winning the 2 V 1 and at the end of the viral clip, he shouted “Suns in 4” at the Nuggets fans. 

This slogan became a rallying cry for the Suns on Sunday night as they looked to officially complete the sweep of the Nuggets. In the end, the Suns did just that as they propelled themselves to the Western Conference Finals, where they will play either the Los Angeles Clippers or the Utah Jazz. Now, with the Conference Finals just days away, Booker is putting out a call for the “Suns in 4” fan, as he wants the mans information.

It remains to be seen what Booker plans on doing with this information although perhaps he is either trying to get the man some tickets or even some merch. After all, this fan is now the unofficial mascot of the entire team, and when it comes to the city of Phoenix, this man is a certified legend.

If the Suns bring him out for a few games, perhaps he will be a good luck charm that can propel them to the NBA Finals.

Devin Booker

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A$AP Rocky Says Trump Made Assault Case In Sweden “A Little Worse”

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On Sunday, A$AP Rocky shared his story on what went down in Sweden during the summer of 2019. The rapper was arrested and charged with assault following an altercation with two men in the streets that he said were harassing him, despite pleas to leave him and his friends alone. 


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The rapper debuted his new documentary, Stockholm Syndrome on Sunday night which explores his rise to fame and the arrest in Sweden. The whole ordeal caught even more attention after Donald Trump attempted to intervene and get Rocky out of prison. Mind you, this was also an attempt to secure more Black votes ahead of the November 2020 election so, it wasn’t entirely a selfless act.

“I’m sleeping in my halfway dream. I heard my name. I kind of opened my eyes and closed my eyes again and then they said my name again. And I opened my eyes and I’m like, ‘Yo, what the f*ck?'” Rocky said of Trump’s abrupt public calling for his freedom. “I said, ‘Aw shit. Looks like I might do a bid,'” he joked, according to Rolling Stone.

However, the rapper admitted that he had mixed feelings about Trump’s support, largely because he believed that it could hinder any opportunity of freedom he might have. However, he also felt thankful of any support he received during that time.


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“I kinda was scared that Trump was going to f*ck it up,” he said. “But then on the other hand, I’m just like, ‘That’s what’s up, man.’ You want the most support you could and it’s like, ‘Oh, the president supports you.’ That felt good. Cause for the most part, I don’t think he ever knows what’s going on in the urban communities … I was thankful for that, I can’t lie. I was also scared that it would jeopardize me being in [jail] longer.” 

Rocky’s dealings with the Trump administration apparently ended after his release from prison in Sweden. Though Rocky did admit that he thanked the former president, members of Trump’s camp were irritated that the rapper didn’t do it publicly. Rocky explained that he was privy to their “chess move” in their attempts to help him. Still, Rocky felt that it made that experience “a little worse.”


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“It was a chess move and they tried to strong-arm a lot,” he said. “In reality, I had no problem saying thank you to the man, especially if he helped me. That’s the narrative they pushin’: That he got me out. And he didn’t free me. If anything, he made it a little worse.“

Rocky’s Stockholm Syndrome debuted at Tribeca Film Festival. 

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HNHH Staff Picks Playlist: Migos, Polo G, Doja Cat, & More

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Polo G and Migos are currently competing for the top spot on next week’s Billboard 200– and it looks like Capalot may have a slight lead over the three-man group as evidenced by their respective first-week projections. In addition to their amazing first-week numbers, both artists have landed multiple new songs on our weekly-updated Staff Picks Playlist.

With the releases of Migos’ Culture III and Polo G’s Hall Of Fame, our editors had their hands filled with new music over the weekend. That wasn’t even all of it. Pi’erre Bourne finally released The Life of Pi’erre 5. Kodak Black came through with a special project for his birthday. Larry June dropped a mindful new album. Bobby Sessions released a feature-filled album called Manifest. Blog page 6ixbuzz uploaded a project highlighting Canada’s best young talent in hip-hop. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

With so much new music being released this last week, we got a chance to put together a solid new playlist filled with our favorites from the pack. If you’re curious to see what’s been playing in our headphones as we get our work done, check out our individual selections below. Be sure to check out the new update of the Staff Picks Playlist on SoundCloud and let us know who has the best picks this week.

Alex Zidel (Editorial)

Migos & Pop Smoke – Light It Up
Doja Cat – Need To Know
Megan Thee Stallion – Thot Shit
Lil Gotit & NAV – Collages (feat. Millie Go Lightly)
Pressa – Second Hand Smoke

Cole Blake (Editorial)

Doja Cat – Need To Know
Migos – Having Our Way (feat. Drake)
Larry June – Tangible Assets
Larry June – Intercepted (feat. Money Man)
Tkay Maidza – Cashmere

Erika Marie (Editorial)

Doja Cat – Need to Know
Migos – Having Our Way (feat. Drake)
DreamDoll – Tryouts
Yung Bleu, Chris Brown, & 2 Chainz – Baddest
French Montana – FWMGAB

Joshua Robinson (Editorial)

Polo G – Go Part 1 (feat. G Herbo)
Pi’erre Bourne – Switching Lanes (feat. Playboi Carti)
Migos – Avalanche
Migos – Picasso (feat. Future)

Madusa S. (Editorial)

Polo G & Nicki Minaj – For the Love of New York
SAINt JHN & SZA – Just For Me (Space Jam: A New Legacy)
Doja Cat – Need To Know
Don Toliver, Lil Durk, & Latto – Fast Lane
Migos – Type Shit (feat. Cardi B)

Alex Cole (Editorial)

Emotional Oranges – Lock It Up (feat. THEY.)
Emotional Oranges – No Words (feat. Yendry)
Pi’erre Bourne – 42
Pi’erre Bourne – Couch
Pi’erre Bourne – Switching Lanes (feat. Playboi Carti)

Mitch Findlay (Editorial)

Migos – Vaccine
Migos – Jane
Kodak Black – Feelin’ Peachy
Migos – Avalanche
Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud  – Sink

Aron A. (Editorial)

Migos – Malibu (feat. Polo G)
Polo G – Fame & Riches (feat. Roddy Ricch)
Larry June – Intercepted (feat. Money Man)
NorthSideBenji & 6ixbuzz – Poppin
Dappy – Bolo (feat. Abra Cadabra)

Offset: Baby Mama Math W/ Cardi B’s Hubby

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Kulture Kiari Steers Boat W: Offset + Cardi B

Atlanta rapper Offset is known for being ⅓ of the Grammy nominated hip hop group, Migos. He’s also known for being married to Grammy award winning rap superstar, Cardi B. Migos just dropped their long-awaited 3rd studio album, Culture III, and the whole joint is fire. When Off isn’t working on rap super hits w/ […]

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Polo G, Lil Durk, & The Kid LAROI Connect For “No Return”

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Polo G’s recent voyage to the top of the Billboard album charts, surpassing Migos and Culture 3 in the process, should go a long way in establishing his superstar status. With Hall Of Fame, Polo’s third studio album, currently resonating with the masses, the rapper opted to keep the momentum moving with a video from the project.

Landing on the Lil Durk and The Kid LAROI-assisted “No Return,” perhaps unsurprising given the firepower involved, Polo showcases a major budget increase with this latest Grade A Films production. Featuring a variety of different locales — from a boss’ opulent office to an actual trench to a meth-lab in which several scantily clad employees punch the clock — Polo and his compatriots deliver passionate performances of the introspective collab while a loose narrative plays out in between. 

It’s impressive to see how commanding a presence Polo G has become since his introduction to the game, and “No Return” finds him navigating in a new bracket of stardom with little effort. It will certainly be interesting to see what he chooses for his next Hall Of Fame single, as it wouldn’t be surprising to see him continue to take his videos to the next level.

Stream Polo G’s Hall Of Fame right here. 

Jason Kidd Is Currently Being Pursued For This Team’s Head Coaching Job

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Jason Kidd had a fantastic playing career in the NBA and since that time, he has been making a name for himself in the coaching world. After being let go as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, Kidd found himself with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he is now an assistant. Over the last few years, many have theorized that Kidd has been angling to get the Lakers head coaching job from Frank Vogel. However, with Vogel’s recent extension in mind, it seems unlikely that Kidd would get that job anytime soon.

Now, it is being reported by Melissa Rohlin of Fox Sports that Kidd will be interviewed for the head coaching job with the Orlando Magic. The team recently fired head coach Steve Clifford and they are now looking for a replacement that will prove to be a viable option for their upcoming rebuild.

Kidd was originally being pursued by the Portland Trail Blazers although after Damian Lillard made his preference for Kidd public, the Lakers assistant decided to withdraw his name from the hiring pool. It’s likely that Kidd will be pursued by other teams which means he will probably have his choice once the interview process comes to a close.

Let us know which team you think is a good fit for Kidd, in the comments below.

LeBron James and Jason Kidd

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