Month: August 2022

Discussing his “disdain” for Diddy on the latest episode of the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, Ma$e claimed that he was the mind behind The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 hit “Mo Money Mo Problems,” off of the album, Life After Death. 

“Puff would go out and party and I would be in the studio writing the records,” he said. “And then I’d just come back and say, he’ll say this is his part or this is that part, but I was the person creating it all. I mean, from the lyrical standpoint, whether somebody did the beats, and even ‘Mo Money Mo Problems’ – I came up with that.”

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He continued: “I came up with the beat, too. I said, ‘Stevie [J], we need to do this beat and do it like this.’ So just imagine all of these moments that are taken from you, the records, the beats, you ain’t getting the money, you ain’t getting the publishing, you ain’t getting the respect.

“And I don’t think you’re like that to be pulling with you’re pulling. You know what comes with doing that, but everybody is letting you get away with it. Everybody. So me quitting after one album, it didn’t take long for me to figure it out, like I’m not gon’ be here with this. I don’t care who’s here, ’cause you’re not paying me and you’re not respecting me.”

In addition to saying that he didn’t feel like he was paid enough for what he was contributing to Bad Boy Records at the time, nor was he properly respected, Ma$e claimed that he wasn’t paid for the first leg of Puff Daddy and The Family’s No Way Out Tour in 1997.

Ma$e also discussed Fivio Foreign’s recent comments on signing with the RichFish label, jokingly referring to himself as “Diddy 2.0.”

Check out Ma$e’s appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast below.

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Anthony Davis has been hit with a ton of slander over the last few months. This mostly stems from the fact that he is oftentimes injured. Davis has struggled to maintain his health and this is something that dates back to his time with the New Orleans Pelicans. Now that he is with the Lakers, Davis has been put under an extra-large microscope and it has led to some hefty criticism from both fans and pundits.

Most recently, Davis was roasted by NBA Twitter after he came out and said that he hadn’t even touched a basketball since the end of the regular season. This outraged supporters who felt as if Davis simply wasn’t taking the sport seriously. Immediately after this criticism, Davis took to the gym where he has been engaging in early-morning workouts.

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According to a report from Marc Stein, it seems as though the slander is ultimately what pushed Davis into a brand new direction. As the journalist wrote on his Substack, Davis has a newfound motivation that has him working harder than he ever has before. Without the criticism, no one knows if Davis would be going this hard.

Per Stein:

“Anthony Davis’ surprising disclosure in mid-June that he hadn’t shot a basketball since early April might have been a blessing in disguise. Davis, by all accounts, has been working out with increased diligence ever since his comments generated a wave of strong criticism.”

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The Lakers had a disastrous season last year and Davis’ health only made matters worse. If he can remain healthy throughout the season, then perhaps this Lakers squad actually has a fighting chance.

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Plenty of unique Air Jordan models have been receiving retros as of late. Given the fact that 2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the Air Jordan 7, it only makes sense that the silhouette would be receiving all kinds of new releases. Among them is this Air Jordan 7 “Citrus” retro. This is a colorway that came out back in 2006, and 16 years later, it will be making a return to the market, much to the delight of sneakerheads everywhere.

As you can see in the official images down below, this shoe stays true to the original model. The sneaker is covered in black nubuck, all while orange and red are highlighted throughout. These colors match the silhouette quite nicely, and they are certainly perfect for the summer months that are now upon us.

After previously being pegged for a July 2nd release, the Air Jordan 7 “Citrus” will now come out on Saturday, August 13th through the Nike SNKRS App for a price of $200 USD. Let us know what you think of this brand-new shoe, in the comments section down below, and stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from the sneaker world.

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Beyoncé is facing backlash for using an ableist slur in lyrics for her Renaissance track, “Heated.” The controversy comes just months after Lizzo faced similar backlash for using the slur in her song, “GRRRLS.”

In the song, Beyoncé sings “Sp***in’ on that ass, sp** on that ass.” The word derives from the term “spastic,” and is often used in a derogative manner to refer to people with disabilities, especially cerebral palsy.

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Disability advocate Hannah Diviney told the BBC that the song “feels like a slap in the face” after Lizzo’s own controversy.

“I’m tired and frustrated that we’re having this conversation again so soon after we got such a meaningful and progressive response from Lizzo,” she said to the outlet.

Lizzo eventually changed the lyrics to her song and shared a statement on social media reading, “Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language. As a fat black woman in America, I’ve had many hurtful words used against me so I overstand [sic] the power words can have (whether intentionally or in my case, unintentionally).”

Backlash for the lyrics to “Heated” isn’t the only criticism Beyoncé has received for Renaissance. Kelis also called the legendary singer out for interpolating her track, “Milkshake,” for the song, “Energy.” Kelis says that she was never asked permission and labeled the act “theft.”

Check out some of the reactions to “Heated” below.

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Drake’s influence has spread far beyond the music world. For instance, Drake currently has his own sportswear brand with Nike called NOCTA. This new imprint has released plenty of impressive collaborations, and they have certainly come through with some interesting sneakers, like the Nike Hot Step Air Terra.

Now, it seems as though NOCTA is trying its hand at a Nike Air Force 1 Low. Down below, you can see new official photos for this upcoming collab, and it seems as though Drake is really leaning into the Certified Lover Boy aesthetic. The shoe is going to contain the iconic triple-white look, all while “Love You Forever” is written on the midsole. This sneaker will also come with some lettered beads that will allow you to customize messages on the laces. Overall, it is a very unique spin on a classic shoe, and we’re sure Drake fans will approve.

As it stands, there is no release date available for this shoe. That should change soon, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. In the meantime, let us know what you think of these kicks, in the comments section down below.

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Stephen A. Smith is easily one of the most famous men on sports talk television. For years, Smith has become a staple of ESPN’s programming and there is no doubt that he is exceptionally talented at what he does. From being a newspaper columnist to his work on TV, Smith has shown become quite the showman, and his exuberance is ultimately what makes him so popular amongst sports fans. 

Smith is mostly known for his work on the show “First Take” which airs every weekday on ESPN between 10 AM and 12 PM. Unfortunately, Smith has not been on the show for over a month now as he recently had surgery on his shoulder. His shoulder issues have caused him quite a bit of discomfort and it has led to an extended vacation from the program.

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With that being said, many fans have been wondering when Smith will return to “First Take,” once and for all. After all, the show simply isn’t the same without him there.

Well, this past weekend, Smith replied to a fan on Twitter, stating that he will be back on the show as of Monday, August 15th. This means Smith will be back on “First Take” exactly two weeks from today.

This should be good news for fans, as well as the network who is certainly feeling the rating gap right now. Either way, we’re glad Smith is on the road to recovery.