Month: January 2022

Eminem and Busta Rhymes fans will have to wait to hear whether or not this phantom Verzuz match will actually go down, but in the meantime, the platform has shared what’s in store for their next show. Los Angeles will already be lit up with excitement in February thanks to the Super Bowl, but Verzuz recently shared that on the 15th, it’s bringing together two R&B favorites: Musiq Soulchild and Anthony Hamilton.

There have been cries from R&B fans to have these acclaimed singers together and the powers that be are ready to make that happen for a Valentine’s Day event that will have music lovers revisiting a few classics.

“#VERZUZ SEASON 3 let’s go!!” a caption to the announcement read. “Anthony Hamilton vs Musiq Soulchild on 2/15 Valentine’s Day Special [red heart emoj] This one is for the lovers [smiling emoji with hearts][double heart emoji] Live from @AvalonHollywood.”

Fans are already putting together their lists of songs they want to hear from both singers. Hamilton is widely known for “Charlene,” “Can’t Let Go,” and “Comin From Where I’m From,” among many others, while Musiq has a few noteworthy classics as well. It’s expected that he’ll croon out “Halfcrazy,” “Love,” “Don’t Change,” and more.

Check out the announcement as well as a few reactions below and let us know who you think tops this Verzuz matchup.

Lil Wayne is looking for love. Over the weekend, the New Orleans-born recording artist took to Twitter to share a subtle flex with his followers, along with an apparent call for any would-be wives out there.

“I need a wife man I’m getting too wealthy,” the 39-year-old wrote on Sunday. “Stfu.” As Complex notes, it’s not exactly clear who the “Phone Home” rapper wanted to shut up, or what prompted him to let his 35 million followers know that he’s feeling ready to seriously settle down.

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This wouldn’t be the first time Wayne has addressed marriage on his social media. In April of 2021, he had fans and friends convinced that he had tied the knot after posting that he was the “happiest man alive,” tagging the words “the Carters.” During an Instagram Live session with Nicki Minaj two months later, the Queen hitmaker addressed the post.

“The other day, it was some tweets going on, and I was like, ‘Oh, what’s going on?’ And I texted you and I was like, ‘Oh, Congratulations. I can tell you’ve been in a good mood.’ And I said, ‘Congratulations,’ because I thought you had gotten married,” she explained.

Tunechi clarified that he was still unmarried and that he was actually talking about his “damn sons,” whose “little group” is called “The Carters.”

Complex also notes that Wayne and his long-term partner Denise Bidot appear to be on the outs, as neither of them has shared photos of each other since last fall. In September, the rapper’s girlfriend posted a sweet happy birthday message to Weezy, but since then, it’s been radio silence.

Check back in with HNHH for future updates on Lil Wayne’s quest for love.

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Kanye West continues to march to the beat of his own drum. Despite the wildly rising popularity surrounding the NFT space, the 44-year-old entrepreneur is only concerned with expending his energies towards things that are “real” right now.

On the evening of Monday, January 31st, Ye hopped onto Instagram to share a handwritten note, reading, “my focus is on building real products in the real world.” The “Saint Pablo” rapper then listed things like food, clothing, and shelter as his main creative priorities.

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“Do not ask me to do a f*cking NFT,” he added, telling readers that they can “ask [him] later.” In the caption, he continued, “STOP ASKING ME TO DO NFT’S I’M NOT FINNA CO-SIGN… FOR NOW I’M NOT ON THAT WAVE I MAKE MUSIC AND PRODUCTS IN THE REAL WORLD.”

The comment section is flooded with support for the father of four. “Donda 2 > NFTs,” one user wrote, generating excitement for West’s upcoming sequel album. “Ye don’t do NFTs he da [goat] y’all,” another producer friend added.

Seeing as the Yeezy founder has dipped his toes into countless industries over the years, his resistance to the NFT space when it’s a key source of revenue for others is definitely surprising, but clearly, his energy is better focused elsewhere at the moment.

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When he’s not in the studio – where he’s been spotted with a star-studded roster of artists over the last few weeks – Ye has been spending plenty of time with his girlfriend Julia Fox. Recently, they dominated Paris Fashion Week together in coordinated designer outfits – read more about that here.

As Valentines Day quickly approaches, it’s evident that love is in the air, but this year, it looks as though pregnancy may be as well. Earlier today, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky shocked fans when they announced that they’re expecting their first child together, and shortly after, Nick Cannon confirmed that he has fathered his eighth child.

On Sunday, the rumour mill began turning after photos of the Wild ‘N Out entertainer and model Bre Tiesi seemingly hosting a baby shower together appeared online. Cannon hadn’t mentioned anything about the new child on his socials, so many were confused, but during Monday’s episode of his talk show he cleared the air.

“I wanted to definitely respect the grieving process with Alyssa, and Bre was respectful enough – she held off making our announcements and speaking on social media. She’s a very, you know, in the public eye type of person, but keeps her stuff private as well,” the 41-year-old told audiences. 

In case you missed it, back in December, Cannon said a painful goodbye to his 5-month-old son Zen, who died after a battle with brain cancer. From the sounds of things, knowing that he had a new bundle of joy on the way while watching his youngest suffer caused a lot of emotional turmoil for the California-based comedian.

“I didn’t know what to say when I was dealing with Zen or to hold off. Even right now, that it came out yesterday, that wasn’t planned to talk about it. We wanted to, you know, hold on as long as we can, but it happened. We here and I’m with my family I get to discuss it, I get to be open,” The Masked Singer host shared.

While Nick Cannon has been vulnerable about how his situation has been impacting him, Twitter couldn’t resist taking the opportunity to crack a few jokes – check them out below, and tune into HNHH later for any updates on Bre Tiesi’s baby.

30-year-old Cheslie Kryst – who was crowned Miss USA back in 2019 – has died, her family confirmed to PEOPLE on Sunday. According to authorities, the Michigan-born model jumped from a 60-story building at 350 W. 42nd Street in New York City. 

The incident is said to have taken place around 7:15 AM local time. Kryst lived on the Orion building’s ninth floor and was last seen on a terrace located on the 29th level.

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“In devastation and great sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved Cheslie,” the Extra correspondent’s family said in a statement released last night. “Her great light was one that inspired others around the world with her beauty and strength. She cared, she loved, she laughed, and she shined.”

They continued expressing their grief with, “Cheslie embodied love and served others, whether through her work as an attorney fighting for social justice, as Miss USA and as a host on Extra. But most importantly, as a daughter, sister, friend, mentor and colleague – we know her impact will live on.”

As news of Kryst’s unexpected passing makes its rounds on social media, countless tributes have been pouring in, including a particularly poignant one from “Spiral SZN” singer JoJo, who wrote, “all my love to Cheslie Kryst’s mother and whole family. She was a beautiful person who seriously left an impression on me.”

“We spent four hours driving through the desert together just a few weeks ago and had the best time. Laughing, learning about each other, sharing stories. May she Rest In Peace. You truly never know what someone’s internal life is like/ To anyone reading this: you are loved. I know sometimes it feels like there is no way out of where you are. Like things will never get better. Bit they can and will.”

The trying not to think about it hitmaker then shared resources for anyone who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, including the Lifeline network, which can be reached 24/7 in the U.S. at 1-800-273-8255. If you’re international and in need of help, you can click here.

RIP Cheslie Kryst.

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