Month: December 2021

The war, which is seemingly one-sided at this point, between Summer Walker and Eboni, the mother of London On Da Track’s daughter, rages forward. Summer and London were once a hot industry couple who also were able to make magic in the studio together, and later, the pair welcomed their baby girl into the world.

Unfortunately for Summer, London’s tense relationships with his exes spilled over into her romance with the producer, and now, even after they have long since broken up, Walker remains a target for Eboni.

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The ladies have had their fair share of vicious exchanges on social media, but Summer has left the past behind her now that she has moved on to her new beau, LVRD Pharoh. The two have reportedly known one another for years and haven’t ceased in posting about their undying love. Yet, Eboni resurfaced today (December 1) to kick off the month with a few scathing posts about Walker.

On her Instagram Story, Eboni uploaded a photo of Summer without makeup, sporting her natural hair in an afro.

“Summer out here looking like Meech from BMF,” Eboni wrote. In another slide, she added, “The internet is big enough. All we gotta do is summer keep that long nose & those long ears on your side & I’ll stay on my lil side… I’m taking mental notes. People take my kindness for weakness & stupidity then when I finally flip I’m crazy.”

Eboni previously took issue with Summer’s Still Over It album, targeting Cardi B who is found on the first track. Walker has previously called out Eboni for allegedly being obsessed with her and her child. Meanwhile, London told It’s On-site not to include his name in the madness.

His viral exchange in the TMZ offices with Kanye West remains an unforgettable pop culture moment. It was the incident that launched the “slavery was a choice” outrage and Van Lathan took the opportunity to call out the rapper for his comments. Kanye has made several eyebrow-raising remarks over the years and in an interview with VladTV, Lathan explains why “free speech” isn’t what West is truly advocating for.

Lathan said he has come to a “place of peace” when it comes to West, adding that he digs through “the sh*t” it all to find the jewels. He praised Kanye for being a talented visionary, but even with that comes controversy that shouldn’t be ignored.

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“Some things have to do with the perception he has of himself. There are some things that have to do with how people treat him,” said Lathan. He mentioned West’s recent Drink Champs interview, dismissing West’s rants about his peers like Big Sean and Talib Kweli, and noting that many times during the discussion, West spoke about not feeling accepted among social circles throughout his life.

After complimenting West’s abilities to withstand obstacles in industries that would not give him an opportunity to shine, Lathan expressed why he still has an issue with the Rap mogul.

“Kanye talks about free speech, right? He talks about the fact that he should be able to say whatever he wants to say, and that’s true,” said Lathan. “But he doesn’t seem to like other people’s free speech very much… Kanye doesn’t want free speech. What he actually wants is white speech.” He explained that “white speech” means “saying whatever you want to say and there being absolutely zero repercussions for you saying it.”

“That is how white people used to run America and talk to Black people in the days of old.” Watch Lathan detail his views below and let us know if you agree with him.

It was almost a decade ago when Beasts of the Southern Wild took over the industry. The acclaimed film starred a young Quvenzhané Wallis in her breakout role at just six-years-old opposite Dwight Henry, who portrayed her father in the Lousiana bayou-based flick. It would go on to earn several Academy Award nominations including one for Best Actress. Wallis became the youngest person to earn a nomination in that category at only nine years old.

Jonshel Alexander played a supporting role in the film at 12-years-old. She was too young to take on the lead character of Hushpuppy that went to Wallis, but she was cast as Hushpuppy’s friend, Joy.

Sadly, it has been reported today (December 1) that Alexander, now 22, was found murdered in Louisiana. The Hollywood Reporter has stated that Alexander and an unknown man were in New Orleans when the incident occurred. “Police said Alexander and a man were shot inside a vehicle Saturday in New Orleans and she was pronounced dead at the scene,” the outlet stated. “The man, whose name was not released, drove to a hospital for treatment.”

NOLA.com reported that Alexander was declared dead at the scene of the shooting, so the man she was with may have left her there. It was also reported that the incident occurred at the 1500 block of North Claiborne Avenue at about 9:00 p.m. Alexander leaves behind a young daughter. 

“She brought life to everything,” her mother, Shelly Alexander, said. “Jonshel was feisty, jazzy, spoiled. It was her way or no way. Jonshel was like, ‘It’s going to be me.'” We send our sincerest condolences to her loved ones.

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This is a new season for Kehlani, or at least for Kehlani’s fans. The singer has been sharing much of her personal journey in recent years and it has come through their music and personal revelations. Kehlani previously came out as a lesbian and more recently, she shared that they prefer to go by she/they pronouns.

We previously reported on Kehlani stating that she feels seen when people use they/them. “I don’t mind when people say ‘she’ at all, but something feels really affirming when people say ‘they.’ It feels like… you really see me,” she said.

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In her interview with Byrdie, Kehlani also spoke about why they decided to remove their breast implants. It is an industry norm to go under the knife, but for the singer, it was time to let that part of herself go. It wasn’t just a cosmetic issue; Kehlani told the publication that she became ill due to the implants. They experienced certain health problems including brain fog and allergies.

“I remember this video of me performing went viral. People were like ‘she’s horribly built.’ So I went and got breast implants,” said Kehlani. “I got breast implants about four years ago because I was very much struggling with what beauty meant to me.”

“I let the world bully me into feeling like I needed this. It’s been such a journey to figure out how I feel about the way that I look. And it’s a journey of highs and lows, but right now, Kehlani is right where they need to be. I actually feel way more beautiful than I ever felt because I feel healthy.”

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Another rapper is stepping into the NFT lane and this time, Takeoff from Migos is adding his name to the financially lucrative industry. This isn’t just about an NFT collection—Takeoff is looking to launch himself into space with a few lucky people by his side. We’ve watched as people have made millions in this space, including billionaires and their friends, but Hip Hop figures have certainly been making waves, as well.

Takeoff recently announced that he will be launching his own NFT platform Apes in Space this week. According to HypeBeast, “A pre-sale for 2,000 whitelisted members, 20% of the NFT supply, will kick off on December 5, followed by a public sale on December 6.”

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The Apes in Space website reportedly states: “The Apes In Space team has years of experience in the marketing and digital space under its belt. With Takeoff (1/3 of Migos) as part of the team, the Apes In Space project has more connections in the NFT space than any other collection… We spent months crafting the art of the project and we couldn’t be happier with the final result.”

For those who become involved with Apes in Space, a select few will earn certain rewards including joining Takeoff on an actual trip to space. We’ve watched as several people have catapulted themselves into the great beyond and it is quickly becoming the new normal for people with a few extra zeroes in their bank accounts.

Possibly going to space isn’t the only perk; two people will reportedly be gifted with tickets to a Migos concert. Check out Takeoff’s announcement below.

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The city of Oxford is still reeling from the tragedy that occurred in Michigan this week. Oxford High School was the subject of a shooting after a 15-year-old boy opened fire, taking the lives of four people and injuring several others. Videos of what was happening inside of the school at the time of the shooting have circulated showing students and teachers barricading themselves inside of classrooms.

One video reportedly highlights a moment as the shooter knocked on a classroom door while pretending to be an officer. Students wouldn’t let him in.

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Today (December 1), the perpetrator has been identified as Ethan Crumbley. Authorities were able to detain Crumbley without further incident and CNN reports that the teen has been charged as an adult. He faces charges of terrorism causing death, four counts of first-degree murder, seven counts of assault with intent to murder, and 2 counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. 

Crumbley has pleaded not guilty.

Among the wounded were a 14-year-old girl who was on a ventilator following surgery, Bouchard said Tuesday night. On Wednesday, it was announced she had been taken off the ventilator and was in stable condition. A 14-year-old boy had a gunshot wound to the jaw and head. The teacher, a 15-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy were discharged, Bouchard said.

Investigators have stated that this incident was “absolutely premeditated.” Photos of Crumbley that have circulated online show him much younger than his age, and the public has been steadily complaining that the media is attempting to make him seem more innocent than he is. Also, it has been stated that Crumbley’s parents may face charges, themselves. Check it out below.

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Nike Air Huarache, and the brand is taking full advantage. The big 3-0 seems to be a significant birthday for any Nike shoe, and this always leads to some dope retros and even some new offerings. Nike has made sure this is the case with the Nike Air Huarache, and every single week, it has felt like we have reported on a brand new colorway for you guys.

As you can see in the images below, the latest colorway to come to the Huarache is this all-orange number. The shoe is covered in orange leather, and the only other color/shade t be found here is black, which is placed on the Nike logo near the back heel, and even on the outsole. It’s a flashy shoe, but one that fans can appreciate.

For now, no release date has been announced for this shoe, however, you will be able to cop a pair as of next year for a price of $120 USD. Let us know what you think of this brand new sneaker, in the comments section down below, and stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the wide world of sneakers.

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Image via Nike

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One of the best shoes ever made was the Air Jordan 11, which over the years, has received a ton of phenomenal offerings. These days, the shoe is still heralded by fans, and this month, it will be dropping in the infamous “Cool Grey” colorway. This is a release that a lot of fans are excited about, and rightfully so. After all, this is a shoe that fans have been clamoring to have back for 20 years.

With this shoe on the horizon, it appears as though Jordan Brand is looking for fresh ways to pay homage to the model. In fact, they are now teaming up with the likes of Epic Games and “Fortnite” for a brand new activation that is certainly going to bring some dope kicks to various gamers’ avatars.

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As of right now, the “Fortnite” store has a ton of Jordan Brand and Air Jordan 11 costumes that gamers can purchase for their in-game characters. In addition to this, there will be what’s called the “Jumpman Zone” which will contain six maps that are filled with references to Jordan Brand’s history. Gamers will be able to collect items and rewards which can then be used in the actual game. To access the “Jumpman Zone,” players can go to the Creative Mode and use the code: 1898-1673-8272.

While some sneakerheads might roll their eyes at this, there are plenty of young kids out there who want to get into sneakers, and this could prove to be a great way to educate the youth on one of the biggest brands within sneaker culture. 

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