Doja Cat has canceled her performance at the 2022 BRIT Awards citing a surge of COVID-19 cases within her camp. The Planet Her rapper announced her decision to forgo her set in a tweet on Monday.
“Unfortunately, due to cases of COVID within my crew, I will no longer be performing at the Brits,” she wrote. “My team and I have been in rehearsals for weeks and despite taking the utmost caution, numerous members of my crew (both on and offstage) have tested positive for COVID. It’s simply not safe for us to continue to rehearse together and put each other in harm’s way. I can’t wait to perform for my UK fans as soon as I can. Take care of yourselves.”
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At the ceremony, Doja is nominated for international artist of the year and best international song for her track “Kiss Me More,” featuring SZA.
In 2021, Doja also canceled her participation in the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour citing COVID-19, as she had tested positive. Doja has now tested positive for COVID-19 twice since the summer of 2020.
The 2022 BRIT Awards are scheduled for Tuesday, February 8 at London’s O2 Arena, and will kick off at 3:00 PM EST.
Ben Simmons has been looking to leave the Philadelphia 76ers for some time now. In last year’s playoffs, Simmons went ghost against the Atlanta Hawks, and the fans immediately turned on him. Now, it is unknown whether or not Simmons is actually going to play basketball again this season, especially with the trade deadline coming up on February 10th, which just so happens to be next Thursday.
The Sixers have been trying to trade Simmons, but they won’t accept a single offer as they are currently overvaluing the big man. Meanwhile, the Sixers seem to be hung up on the idea that they can actually convince Simmons to play this season, even though he seems completely and utterly mentally checked out from what the Sixers are doing.
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According to a report from Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the concept of Simmons playing again for the Sixers is pretty preposterous. As she explains, his prospects of playing this season are “not now and not ever in Philadelphia.” This is a pretty damning message to be sending to the team, however, it makes a lot of sense when you consider what Simmons has been through with the team and the fanbase, who won’t leave him alone.
It is going to be a very interesting six months for Simmons, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will continue to bring you all of the latest updates from around the basketball world.
No one would’ve expected the month of January would’ve closed out with news of Rihanna’s pregnancy. A$AP Rocky and Rihanna announced that they’re expecting a child together on Monday with some stylish pregnancy reveal photos. And while plenty of people had their fair share of jokes, ranging from Rocky’s incarceration in Sweden to Drake and Chris Brown’s text messages, many were also reminded of the evolution of Rocky and Rihanna’s relationship.
Long Live A$AP single “Fashion Killa” came to life with the release of the music video starring Rihanna. At a time when Drake was still shooting his shot, Rocky and Rihanna played the role a couple and made it seem so believable. Rocky had RihRih dripped out in Supreme for the music video as they cosplayed lovers in his NYC condo. “And if you is a rider, we’ll go shoppin’ like mañana/ Her attitude Rihanna,” Rocky raps on the track, seemingly speaking his relationship with the Fenty founder into existence.
Check out the record below.
Quotable Lyrics Her attitude Rihanna She get it from her mama She jiggy like Madonna, but she trippy like Nirvana ‘Cause everything designer Her jeans is Helmut Lang, shoes is Alexander Wang And her shirt the newest Donna Karan
In this new monthly column, we’re taking a look at five artists who are steadily rising and positively need to be on your radar this month. Our February picks are from across the musical spectrum, touching on hip-hop, pop, soul, jazz and R&B from all across the globe. These are artists who made their presence felt in January, have more in store in February, and genuinely merit your attention.
Raveena
A welcome Indian-American voice in R&B and pop, Raveena recently announced her major label debut, Asha’s Awakening, out February 11th. Whereas 2019’s Lucid, saw her sweet voice shining over shimmering, sugary bedroom R&B, she’s exploring new artistic horizons in pop on the new release. She further embraces her roots on “Rush,” a cinematic Bollywood-inspired song that came to her on a psychedelic acid trip through a museum. On the sexy “Secret,” she’s joined by Vince Staples for a provocative turn, on a tabla and sitar-soaked beat. And all her accompanying visuals have been can’t miss as well.
Bakar
Chances are you’ve likely heard Bakar’s hit “Hell N Back,” with it’s jazzy upbeat soul swing that’s tailor-made for the happy-go-lucky moments of the Euphoria generation. The Camden native said he’s “always wanted to be an alternative for the Black kids who don’t fit in,” and his approachable and uniquely energetic tunes have cross-cultural appeal no doubt. Speaking of Euphoria,Dominic Fike even collaborated with Bakar on the wistful “Stop Selling Her Drugs,” but it’s his latest output that hint at the bright road ahead for him. There’s the anthemic, “The Mission,” the reflective “Build Me A Way,” and the hopeful latest offering, “NW3,” that show the promise of his upcoming debut album, Nobody’s Home, out February 25th.
Lady Wray
Atlanta’s Nicole Wray is living a new life. In the late ’90s she was discovered by Missy Elliott (as “Nicole”) and scored a modest hit with the Elliott-featured sumptuous R&B jam “Make It Hot.” But life is anything but linear, especially in the music industry, and she is now re-born as Lady Wray. On her latest album, Piece Of Me, Lady Wray is a muse of sorts for the dynamic canvases laid down by retro soul producer Leon Michels (El Michels Affair, The Carters) and it’s one of the coolest, purest expressions of soul music you’ll hear this year. “Through It All” is uplifting soul nostalgia perfection and “Come On In” is tinged with gospel a lean that lets Wray’s booming voice soar. She performed the latter on Colbert last week and it sure as hell felt like the full circle moment she’s worked towards for over 20 years.
Central Cee
Central Cee is poised to be the next big UK rapper in the shape of Dave and AJ Tracey. This past November, the West Londoner got a major look, hopping on FKA Twigs’ “Measure Of A Man,” for the film The King’s Man. His breakthrough track, “A Day In The Life,” got a shout out from Big Sean when it first dropped in 2020 and now he’s high up on the newly announced lineup of the Parklife festival. His style has morphed from grime to drill as he spells out his rise in the ranks. “Take that risk and go independent, I just turned down six figures /
On the phone you was loud, now we’re in real life and you’re soundin’ timid,” he spits over drill bass and East Asian strings on “Pinging (6 Figures).” He’s been building a steady catalog, including 2021’s excellent Wild West mixtape as he continues to drop tracks from the upcoming 23 tape, out February 25th.
Moonchild
LA jazz and R&B trio Moonchild make distinctly warm and embracing tunes, led by Amber Navran’s angelic voice. They’ve been able to break through artsy jazz circles through collaborations with Robert Glasper and Rapsody in the past, and now have a stacked slate of guests on their upcoming album, Starfruit, out February 11th. On “Tell Him,” Navran and Lalah Hathaway dazzle on a beat awash with breezy bass, keys, and synths. Theirs is music to fall in love with, fall in love to, and make love alongside. Beyond Hathaway, the new album features Alex Isley, Tank & The Bangas, Rapsody, Ill Camille, and more.
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Give Gunna credit for his ongoing DS4EVER rollout and the smooth way he’s been able to integrate his vision into his live performances. After delivering a pillowy performance of “Empire” on The Tonight Show, the Atlanta rapper employed a similar aesthetic for his appearance on The Late Late Show with James Cordon to perform the moody “Die Alone.”
This time, he hits the fog-covered stage standing up with an overhead mic and a massive fur coat, letting the stripped-down set highlight the somber sensibilities of the track itself. The cloud-shaped cutout in the wall behind him reveals a cloudy sunset, contributing to the overall reflective vibe and subtly suggesting that there’s always more going on beneath surface.
After sharing a few new tracks in 2021 with her re-released project Beam Me Up Scotty, Nicki Minaj is gearing up for her first new music of 2022. Last week, the rapper began teasing a joint track with Lil Baby and ahead of its official release Friday, Minaj dropped a cinematic trailer for the upcoming collab, “Do We Have A Problem?”
The trailer parodies a big-budget film and presents Minaj as a special agent tasked with interrogating someone who claims to be a “high-powered hitter.” He ominously informs Minaj that “the heads of the world’s top criminal organizations will meet” the following night, saying it’s possible to “acquire rare items that money can’t even buy.” After the trailer shows clips of Minaj’s fellow agents infiltrating an opulent building, the man leaves Minaj with one last message: “So you take out the target, you become the f*ckin’ target.” While Lil Baby doesn’t appear in the trailer, his verse is briefly previewed in the last few seconds of the clip.
Apparently, the trailer isn’t the only way Minaj is getting her stans to hype up the new single. She also set up a hotline where her fans can call in with problems they need Minaj’s help solving. “Did you guys leave a message on the hotline?” the rapper asked her fans on Twitter. “Tmrw when I go on live I’ll be responding to some of your voicemails & giving you advise about whatever the ‘problem’ is.”
Did you guys leave a message on the hotline? Tmrw when I go on live I’ll be responding to some of your voicemails & giving you advise about whatever the “problem” is.
Doja Cat has canceled yet another performance over COVID concerns, this time her upcoming set at the 2022 BRIT Awards, where she’s nominated international artist of the year and best international song for “Kiss Me More,” featuring SZA. Doja announced the cancelation in a tweet, revealing that “numerous” members of her crew had tested positive for COVID-19.
“Unfortunately, due to cases of COVID within my crew, I will no longer be performing at the Brits,” she wrote. “My team and I have been in rehearsals for weeks and despite taking the utmost caution, numerous members of my crew (both on and offstage) have tested positive for COVID. It’s simply not safe for us to continue to rehearse together and put each other in harm’s way. I can’t wait to perform for my UK fans as soon as I can. Take care of yourselves.”
Before this, Doja Cat’s participation in the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour was also canceled after she tested positive herself. It was the second announced time she’d tested positive after contracting the bug in summer of 2020. Perhaps these cancelations could be a blessing in disguise, though, offering the blossoming star an opportunity for rest after expressing frustration with the pressures of her career. Hopefully, she’ll recover soon and be able to get back to doing what she loves, performing and making music.
Beyoncé is back and she’s gone red. Queen B just shared her first Instagram post in 2022. Bey posted herself in new gear from her upcoming clothing drop, IVY HEART. The music and fashion icon was sporting an Ivy Park Burgundy Suede Tracksuit with Orange Stripes, Ivy Park Suede Bra, heart-shaped white glasses, Ivy Park […]
Ever since 2020, Jordan Brand has been dropping an abundance of Air Jordan 5s as the shoe is now over 30 years old. This is truly a huge landmark for the sneaker, and fans have been blessed with some truly phenomenal offerings. In 2022, fans can expect to see a lot from the Air Jordan 5, which is certainly good news given the shoe’s propensity to create unique color schemes. Over the next month or two, fans will have a couple of new Air Jordan 5s to choose from, including the “Jade Horizon” offering, which can be found, below.
As you can see in the photo down below, this shoe has a light green upper to it, all while the midsole is black and the shark teeth are silver. There is a gum bottom to the sneaker, which is an aesthetic that can also be found over the top portion of the shoe. From there, we have more grey tones on the tongue, and when thrown together, you get a nice shoe with some interesting blends of neutral tones.
It would appear as though this shoe is now set to release on March 25th, which is a few months after the originally reported release date of December 4th. A lot can change between now and then, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest updates from around the sneaker world.
It’s not every day that you can buy a tank from Kanye West. Ye hit a deal with the Diesel Brothers to sell them his Ripsaw EV2.
Diesel Brothers, Dave “Heavy D”, Sparks told TMZ that the duo’s partnership with Kanye started a few years back. West’s team tried to get some work done on his trucks, but time was never on their side. His team hit the brothers up again last October but this time Ye’s team was looking to see if they would want to buy his Ripsaw. With an extensive waiting list pushed out for about 3 years, they didn’t hesitate to head down to his ranch in Wyoming to grab the tank.
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At the time of purchase, it was reported that Kanye paid $500K for the tank. He posed with the truck for GQ back in 2020 and it was also featured in this “Closed on Sunday” video. Sparks wouldn’t disclose how much they paid for the truck but he did admit that Ye gave them a great deal.
In Kanye fashion, there were some unique findings in the truck. Sparks noticed that the DVD player built into the dash only plays a K-Pop music video on a loop. Unfortunately, the brothers can’t stop the video from playing without completely removing the DVD player.
The Diesel Brothers came on the scene when their YouTube videos snagged the attention of Jay Leno. After appearing on Leno’s show, the two started their own show which showcased how they gave old diesel trucks a second chance.
