Month: May 2022

Joey Bada$$ says that he needed to go to therapy after starring in the Oscar-winning short film, Two Distant Strangers, because he had to do so much “internalization” from the role. Bada$$ discussed working on the film during a recent interview with XXL.

“I’m not gon’ lie, I had to do therapy after I shot Two Distant Strangers because it was a lot of internalization,” the rapper told the outlet. “I remember the first scene in the movie, when I’m coming out of the girl’s apartment and police see me and they slam me on the floor. I remember shooting that in real time and it was people driving by, they would stop, and they would roll down their window and they’d be like, ‘Yo, is this real? Or is this for a movie? What’s going on? You good?’ It’s traumatic for these innocent bystanders as well.”

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Bada$$ also revealed that the wasn’t paid for his work on the project, labeling it “an experiment.”

“To tell the truth, I didn’t even get paid for that,” he said. “It was a short film. It was a project. An experiment. We did the short film because originally, we were supposed to do a full-length feature film, a full movie. But once I got involved, it activated a lot of people. Once they saw my execution, everybody wanted to be a part of the production team now and that obviously helped it get pushed up in the Recording Academy and we won the Oscar.”

Bada$$ also says that he wants to start working in film under his real name, Jo-Vaughn Scott, rather than Joey Bada$$.

“That’s actually my intention moving forward,” he explained. “I definitely wanna use my real name when it comes to film more because I just want to make the clear distinction. Joey Bada$$ is not an actor, he’s a rapper. I don’t know if I’ll do the Jo-Vaughn ‘Joey Bada$$’ Virginie Scott thing. I’ll probably just use my name and it’s like if you know, you know, type of thing.”

While he hasn’t released an album since 2017’s All-Amerikkkan Badass, fans can expect new music from Bada$$ at some point this year. Having dropped a new single back in January with “”THE REV3NGE,” he also confirmed at the time that he will be releasing a full-length album in 2022.

“The album dropping this year, fasho. Fasho, fasho,” he said at the time. “I ain’t gonna say exactly when, you know because there’s certain rappers who be on my heels but I’mma just — it’s comin’, though.”

Check out the trailer for Two Distant Strangers below.

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Ja Morant is one of the best players in the NBA right now, and in the eyes of many, he could very well become the face of the NBA. Morant is looking to lead the Grizzlies to the Western Conference Finals, and if he is able to knock off the Golden State Warriors, then he will immediately be seen as a hero amongst fans, regardless of what team they may cheer for.

Having said that, Morant has received a ton of support from some of the biggest artists in Memphis. Among those artists have been Key Glock, and the late Young Dolph who tragically passed away last year. They were a mainstay at Grizzlies games, and they got to see Ja shine during his rookie season.

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According to DJ Akademiks, the two rappers will be featured in Ja’s rookie card. If you look at the post below, the two artists are visible in the background as they are both sitting together courtside. If you are a fan of the Grizzlies, then you know just how special this little easter egg is. With trading cards becoming a huge investment as of late, one could even theorize that this card is going to be worth a whole lot of money.

This card is especially valuable as the Grizzlies continue their run in the NBA playoffs. There has never been more excitement around this Grizzlies team, and fans are very eager to see just how far they can go over the coming decade.

Kanye West has been getting a lot bolder with his sneaker designs as of late. One concrete example of this is the Adidas Yeezy 450. The shoe has a primeknit sock upper, all while the midsole has a shark-tooth aesthetic. It is a very interesting shoe and it is a model that is starting to get an influx of colorways.

One of those new offerings can be found below. This new colorway is called “Sulfur” and like other Yeezy models of the same name, it has a very neutral yellowish-beige look to it. This colorway is presented in a monochromatic fashion, and there is no doubt that some fans will appreciate the basic look of it. Overall, this is yet another interesting shoe to come out of the Yeezy factory.

These kicks will be dropping on Saturday, May 7th for a price of $200 USD over on the Confirmed app. Since this is a Yeezy release, expect these to be somewhat limited. In the meantime, let us know what you think of these shoes, in the comments section down below. As always, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sneaker world.

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Royce da 5’9″ congratulated his longtime collaborator, Eminem, on Instagram, Wednesday, for being announced as a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2022. The legendary Detroit rapper will be inducted into the hall during a ceremony taking place, later this year.

“Clap it up,” he captioned a photo of the announcement. “My brother came from nothing.”

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Eminem’s inclusion comes after the Rock Hall held a fan vote, which factored into their final decision on the roster. Eminem finished in second place in the voting.

To introduce Eminem on its website, the Rock Hall writes: “Unbridled controversy. Unparalleled talent. Unmatched superstardom. As the single best-selling artist of the 2000s, a 15-time Grammy winner, and the first artist to have ten consecutive Number One debut albums on the Billboard 200, Eminem’s accolades speak for themselves. His world-renowned status solidified hip-hop as the most commercially successful music on the planet.”

Other members of the class include Dolly Parton, Eurythmics, Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, Carly Simon, and Lionel Richie. 

Beck, A Tribe Called Quest, Rage Against the Machine, Kate Bush, Devo, Fela Kuti, New York Dolls, MC5, and Dionne Warwick all failed to make the final cut, despite being nominated.

The induction ceremony for the class of 2022 will be held on Saturday, November 5th in Los Angeles.

Check out Royce’s tribute to Eminem below.