February 2023 - Page 102 of 404

Best Sneakers Celebrating Black History Month

February 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Black History Month is an incredibly important time. It is a month in which everyone can be educated about the fight for equal rights all throughout the world. Additionally, it is a time to celebrate black culture and its influence that can be found all around us. When it comes to sneakers, there is no doubt that black culture has ultimately served as inspiration for numerous shoes. Overall, companies like Nike and Adidas understand this better than anyone. Consequently, they have come through with various Black History Month-inspired colorways. Today, we are counting down some of the best.

Nike Zoom Kobe 6 “Black History Month”

Kicking off our list is the Nike Zoom Kobe 6 “Black History Month.” Overall, this is a sneaker that is definitely going to impress you upon first look. The upper is covered in black scales, while the Nike swoosh is gold. Additionally, there is a green, red, and gold “BHM” logo that can be found on the back heel. This is also bolstered by a gold back heel unit that truly adds some pop to the shoe. If you are a fan of the Kobe 6, then this is a great offering. A wide variety of sizes are currently selling between $600 and $800 USD.

Tennessee State University x Nike Dunk Low “Tigers”

Next up we have the Nike Dunk Low “Tigers” which is an homage to Tennessee State University. The sneaker is part of a collection of HBCU dunks Nike released in 2022 for select HBCUs. Right off the bat, it is very clear that this is a nice colorful offering. Just looking at it, you can tell that is meant for those who prefer a lot of different colors in their shoes. The side panels and the toe box here are black, while the overlays are a mix of red, blue, and yellow. Lastly, there are white laces and a white Nike swoosh for contrast. Numerous adult sizes are in stock for an average price of $225 USD.

Nike LeBron 16 “Equality – White Black”

Third on our list is the Nike LeBron 16 “Equality.” This is a sneaker that follows the footsteps of the LeBron 15 of the same name. As many already know, this shoe came out in two color schemes, however, we have decided to highlight the version that is mostly covered in black Knitposite. Additionally, the shoe has some white on the midsole as well as the laces. Overall, it is a very clean shoe that fans have adored since its release. A wide range of sizes can currently be purchased online.

Curry Flow 9 “Black History Month”

Steph Curry is someone who has released some amazing signature sneakers over the years. Among them is the Curry 9 Flow “Black History Month,” pictured above. This shoe is immensely colorful. Right off the bat, we have a teal upper towards the front which is also met with some yellow and black. Subsequently, the shoe has a black back heel which then extends over to the tongue. Lastly, there are some colorful laces here that bring the aesthetic together. This shoe is currently for sale in a whole range of adult sizes.

New Balance 990v5 Made In USA “Black History Month”

The first and only New Balance on this list is a gorgeous 990v5 Made In USA. New Balance has been killing it with the chunky dad runners, and this sneaker is an example of that. Firstly, the shoe is met with white mesh and white suede. Secondly, we get a dose of burgundy all throughout while the New Balance logo is gold. Lastly, the shoe has a nice purple hue on the back heel and the midsole. Overall, this is a colorway that immediately makes a strong impression. As it stands, pairs can be found for an average price between $200 and $250 USD.

Converse Chuck 70 Hi “Black History Month”

Continuing on, we now bring you a Converse Chuck 70 Hi for Black History Month. This sneaker has a cool concept that is certainly done very well. Firstly, the shoe opens up with some black canvas on the side panels. From there, however, instead of your usual solid color patches, we have a different aesthetic. As you can see, on the back heel, cuff, and toe box, we have Kente cloth patterns. Ultimately, it makes for a nice touch that makes this shoe truly unique. You can get this sneaker in a plethora of sizes for an affordable price.

Air Max 95 “Black History Month”

Lastly, we bring you the Nike Air Max 95 “Black History Month.” This is one of the more colorful sneakers on the entire list. The entire upper is covered in various different tones. For instance, we have blue, orange, purple, and yellow stripes throughout the sides. Moreover, there is a black tongue with some blue on top of it. Lastly, the toe box is made of black materials, while the midsole is white. Overall, it is a shoe that you cannot go wrong with. If you want a pair, you can currently find it in a full range of adult sizes.

Let us know which Black History Month shoe is your favorite, in the comments down below.

“Call Of Duty” Secures New Deal With Nintendo

February 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Call Of Duty is one of the most popular video game franchises in the entire world. Throughout the years, this game has sold millions of copies. Overall, it is one of those titles that get a brand-new game, every single year. Although some fans are sick of these games, it is clear that most people like picking up the latest title. After all, Call Of Duty is a great way to stay connected with your friends through gaming. Those late-night COD sessions have always been amazing, regardless of the quality of the game itself.

Over the years, Activision has had a deal in place with Microsoft to make it so that the Xbox gets certain COD perks first. However, this has ultimately hurt fans of other consoles. This is especially true for those who have the Nintendo Switch. The Switch has gotten COD games on occasion, however, they game usually gets released months later. Moreover, fans don’t get all of the same DLCs and content packs. Now, though, that looks to be changing as Microsoft and Nintendo have entered a new agreement.

“Call Of Duty” x Nintendo

We’ve now signed a binding 10-year contract to bring Xbox games to Nintendo’s gamers. This is just part of our commitment to bring Xbox games and Activision titles like Call of Duty to more players on more platforms. pic.twitter.com/JmO0hzw1BO

— Brad Smith (@BradSmi) February 21, 2023

Brad Smith, the vice chair and president of Microsoft revealed on Tuesday that Nintendo has entered a 10-year deal with Microsoft. This deal makes it so that all future Call Of Duty games will be released on the Switch at the exact same time as the Xbox. Additionally, gamers will be able to every single content pack that Activision and its developers have to offer. Overall, this is a massive win for Nintendo gamers who are oftentimes forgotten about. Over the years, the console has been seen as a vessel for family-friendly games, which leaves little room for first-person shooters.

Hopefully, this deal works out for everyone. Ten years is most definitely a long time, however, Call Of Duty is one of those franchises that will never go away. Activision has covered a lot of ground with this franchise, so we are curious to see where they go next. Let us know what you think of the latest COD games, down in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the video game world.

[Via]

Erykah Badu Speaks On Having Three Baby Daddies, Reveals How She Avoids Labels

February 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Erykah Badu hasn’t been one to shy away from expressing her unique individuality. The “On & On” singer has fully embraced her authentic approach to music and life, even though it may differ from the status quo. Accordingly, this neo-soul icon continues to push through boundaries, evidently avoiding labels along the way. In a chat with The Breakfast Club, Badu sits down with Charlamagne tha God and DJ Envy to discuss how she steers clear of negative characterizations, specifically when it comes to having three baby daddies.

Charlamagne points out how other women have “labels put on them,” yet Badu has seemingly avoided being criticized for her nontraditional means to a family. She reflects, “I think if you’re transparent, people shouldn’t do that. I didn’t know anything… no one would expect to have three baby daddies, who plans that?” “But,” the mom-of-three explains, “when those things start to happen, you don’t stop living.” “Not everybody knows how to be mate,” Badu reflects. According to her, we aren’t taught how to be good partners. The singer adds, “we try, you know but we’re not taught that. That’s something we don’t know how to do. It’s a whole culture built around it, but we don’t even know how to do it.”

Badu Says Transparency Is Key

“Let’s be transparent, for my sisters out there,” the “Hello” singer tells the radio show. “We fall in love, you know, love is a chemical thing. We fall in love. Really I think God make us fall in love just long enough to get pregnant so that we can go ahead and procreate,” Badu explains. She reassures mothers in similar situations to hers that culture is what dictates a marriage timeline, but, “it doesn’t fit everybody. It doesn’t fit me.”

Badu, whose offsprings vary from the ages of 14 to 25, lives with her family in Dallas, TX. In accordance with the 51-year-old singer’s spiritual beliefs, she has outfitted her home to reflect meditation and sound healing. Badu has been especially open about her relationship with her 18-year-old daughter Puma, who also wants to pursue music. For the hottest news circulating in hip-hop, check out HNHH.

Badu Shares Her “Mother-Daughter” Day

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by UNICORN Mutant Cobra – present (@erykahbadu)

[Via]

Travis Scott Flexes His Latest Air Jordan 1 Low

February 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Travis Scott is one of those artists who is constantly evolving. As it currently stands, fans are waiting for him to drop his highly anticipated Astroworld follow-up, Utopia. Scott has stated on numerous occasions that the album is coming soon. However, fans have very little in the way of information on when it will actually drop. It has become clear that Scott is looking to drum up hype in any way he can. Overall, this strategy worked incredibly well for Astroworld, and this is still very much true for his next body of work.

As for his other projects, Scott is still working with the likes of Nike and Jordan Brand. These two have come out with some truly stunning collaborations over the years. One could just look at his Air Jordan 1 Lows that have taken the world by storm. Although he has released plenty of colorways of it, it seems as though he is not satisfied with stopping here. Two months from now, he will be dropping a new colorway called “Olive.” As you can see below, he flexed the new color scheme at the NBA All-Star Game.

Travis Scott x Jumpman

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by zSneakerHeadz (@zsneakerheadz)

This is a very unique colorway that fans are definitely going to enjoy. Firstly, the sneaker opens up with some black materials on the tongue, toe box, and even the side panels. Secondly, the overlays and the laces here are all white. Lastly, we finally get a dose of olive thanks to the backward Nike swoosh on the sides. This is a great look that will most definitely appeal to those who prefer neutral tones. Overall, it is shaping up to be a great offering for the Fall months.

As for the release date, these were supposed to drop in February, but have since been delayed to April 26th. Pairs will be available on platforms like GOAT and Flight Club very soon. As always, give us your thoughts on this new Travis Scott x Jumpman collaboration, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sneaker world.

More Photos

[Via]

Ice Spice Enters Top 10 For 1st Time With PinkPantheress Collab

February 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ice Spice has cracked the Billboard Global 200’s top 10 for the first time with her PinkPantheress collaboration, “Boy’s a Liar, Pt. 2.” For this week’s rankings, the track jumped from No. 15 to No. 4. The remix to PinkPantheress’ hit released on February 3. Fans streamed the song 60.1 million times from February 10-16. PinkPantheress released the original version of the track back in November. For Billboard charting purposes, both songs factor into one listing.

Ice Spice first found mainstream success with the popularity of her 2022 hit single, “Munch (Feelin’ U).” The track quickly took off after its release in August and led to the Bronx rapper getting a cosign from Drake. Ice Spice dropped her debut EP, Like..?, on January 20, 2023 through 10K Projects and Capitol Records. She did minimal promotion for the project, having only announced it hours prior.

Ice Spice In NYC

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13:Ice Spice seen at Coach Fall 2023 Ready To Wear Fashion Show at Park Avenue Armory on February 13, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images )

Ice Spice discussed the EP, which features “Bikini Bottom” and “Gangsta Boo” during an interview with Rap Caviar. Ice Spice revealed, “I’m excited for this new music I’m about to put out. I’m about to put out an EP. … ‘Bikini Bottom’ is on there, and then there’s some that people haven’t heard. It’s about to be a vibe. Visuals coming with it, too. Yeah, a bunch of content around it. It’s lit.”

More recently in an interview with Ebro Darden for Apple Music 1, Ice Spice discussed working with Beyoncé on her Ivy Park line with Adidas. “You know she’s smart and professional,” she shared. “She went through for me proper channels and she did everything right. I really was, she’s so real. She’s such a boss. It’s a honor that Beyoncé picked me to be part of this campaign and s**t, but I can’t say too much on it yet. So, it’s going to be out soon though.” The collection was released earlier this month. Revisit Ice Spice and PinkPantheress’ hit song “Boy’s a Liar, Pt. 2” below.

“Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2”

[Via]

Brittney Griner Hits Mercury Practice Court After Signing New Deal for Upcoming Season

February 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

After inking a new one-year deal with the Phoenix Mercury, Brittney Griner has returned to the WNBA court.

The Mercury dropped a new set of pictures in the gym working on her craft. The caption was noted, “There she is.”

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Phoenix Mercury (@phoenixmercury)

Griner’s new deal was announced on Tuesday, signing for one-year at $165,100.

“It’s a great day for all of us to announce that Brittney Griner has officially signed to play for the Mercury in 2023,” general manager Jim Pitman said in a statement. “We missed BG every day that she was gone and, while basketball was not our primary concern, her presence on the floor, in our locker room, around our organization, and within our community was greatly missed.

“We will continue to use the resources of our organization to support her, on and off the floor, and we are thrilled for her that she gets to return to basketball, which she loves so dearly. This is a special signing and today is a special day for all of us.”

The post Brittney Griner Hits Mercury Practice Court After Signing New Deal for Upcoming Season appeared first on The Source.

Iggy Azalea Says She Left Playboi Carti to Not Expose Her Son to Their Bad Relationship

February 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Iggy Azalea is opening up about her relationship with Playboi Carti, citing their arrangement as “volatile” and reminding her of her parents.

Speaking on the High Low with EmRata podcast, Azalea stated she didn’t want her son to be exposed to the dynamics of the relationship.

“I didn’t think I was going to be leaving when I left. My father and my mother had such a volatile relationship that I wish I had seen less of it. And so that was what happened to me in that moment that I had on that day. I was like, I will never let my son see this because I don’t want him to see someone talk to me this way too but because I don’t want him to ever learn this, I don’t want him to be exposed to this.”

Playboi Carti was recently arrested in Georgia for choking his pregnant girlfriend. According to TMZ, the encounter happened due to an argument over a paternity test.

Carti’s girlfriend told police the rapper grabbed her by the throat and pushed her, nearly to where she couldn’t breathe. She added that “she thought she was going to die.”

Carti and the woman have been in a relationship for two years and have lived together since July 2022. The choking incident occurred on Dec. 20, when the woman was 14 weeks pregnant at the time. The woman stated the initial altercation was stopped by a witness, and she fled to her car. Carti would eventually catch up to her and attack her again.

Carti allegedly placed his hand over her mouth and pulled her from the car. The woman was able to enable the SOS feature of her car. When police arrived they were able to see injuries to her neck, chest, and back.

Cardi was arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault.

In a statement to TMZ, Carti’s attorney, Brian Steel, blasts the claims. “Mr. Carter was falsely accused. Pursuant to my communications with the Fulton County District Attorney‘s office, this case will be dismissed without any prosecution or litigation.”

via

The post Iggy Azalea Says She Left Playboi Carti to Not Expose Her Son to Their Bad Relationship appeared first on The Source.

#BHM Happy Born Day To The Man Named Allah! 7 Facts That You May Not Know About The Founder Of The 5% Nation

February 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Many people may have heard of the “Five Percenters” or the teachings that stem from this cultural phenomenon born in the ghettos of America, but there are very few who are familiar with the origins of the 5% Nation (also known as the Nation Of Gods and Earths) or that of the founder of the Five Percent, who is best known as Allah. Artists and athletes such as Jay-Z and Carmelo Anthony have shown either their allegiance or alliance to Allah’s 56-year-old Nation. Of all of the religious and nationalist movements of the revolutionary 1960s, his story is always left out of Black History Month recognition, even though Allah met the same treacherous fate as many of the Black leaders of that era.

Born on this date in 1928, the man known as Allah was born Clarence Edward Smith to Louis and Mary Smith in Danville, Virginia. He moved to Harlem, New York as a young adult and it was from there that he began his lifelong journey in establishing a legacy of pride, righteousness, and all-inclusivity among the youth that has expanded all over the globe.

In commemoration of Black History Month, TheSource.com brings you seven facts about Allah and what his 5% Nation has brought to the Black, Latino, Asian and white youth in the United States and around the world.

Allah fought in the Korean War; won several medals including the Silver Star and Purple Heart.
He was a member of Nation Of Islam’s Temple No. 7 under Minister Malcolm X, however, left the NOI in 1963 shortly before Malcolm’s departure.
Allah was given the “Street Academy” at 2122 7th Avenue(now known as Allah School In Mecca) by NYC Mayor John Lindsay in 1967.
Allah was proficient at martial arts, which he learned in Korea and was an instructor to the members of NOI security, Fruit Of Islam.
Allah was not anti-white and taught white 5%ers, including Mayor Lindsay’s assistant Barry Gotterher.
Allah was killed by unknown assailants on June 13, 1969, however, it was revealed in a document declassified by the FBI in 1981 that he was a target of J.Edgar Hoover’s COINTELPRO initiative aimed at Black leaders.
The message of the 5% is not a thing of Hip Hop’s past. Artists such as NYC’s Fame Labs, Detroit’s(D-Mecca) Njeri Earth and Allah Magnetic aka Mullah Don who carries on Allah’s tradition through their music.

The post #BHM Happy Born Day To The Man Named Allah! 7 Facts That You May Not Know About The Founder Of The 5% Nation appeared first on The Source.

Donald Trump Pays Own Legal Fees With $10 Million In Donor Money

February 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Former President Donald Trump is under fire yet again for meddling with political donations. According to The New York Times, the 45th Commander-in-Chief has been paying personal lawyers with funds from his Save America political action committee. The Times acquired this information through Federal Election Committee filings. Factoring in capital from both 2021 and 2022, the numbers reach $16 million collectively. This totals up to 20% of Save America’s expenditures spent outside of other candidates.

Now that Trump has decided to run for the 2024 election, campaign finance experts suggest a cap be put in place. This would deter Donald Trump from using Save America’s donations for his own financial woes while running for office. This type of advice hasn’t stopped the MAGA forerunner before, however. In fact, former Manhattan prosecutor Mark Pomerantz plans to unveil a majority of Trump’s political crimes in an upcoming book.

Donald Trump’s Woes Continue

Former U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (L) at the South Carolina State House on January 28, 2023 in Columbia, South Carolina. Trump’s visit to South Carolina marks his first visit to the state since announcing his intention to seek the presidency for a second term in 2024. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Pomerantz, also a veteran defense lawyer, submitted his resignation letter in February 2022. Prior to this, the author was gearing up to go forward with a RICO case against Trump. Though his team failed to go through with it, Donald Trump may not get off completely scot-free. Currently, the former reality star has evidence against him via a probe through Alvin Bragg, Manhattan’s latest District Attorney. There’s an investigation into alleged hush money given to Stormy Daniels for her reported affair with Trump some years ago.

This is all far from the end of Donald’s Trump legal battles. Recently, the politician was ordered to pay taxes after evading “local, state and federal taxes over more than a decade.” Though his team plans to appeal, Trump was ordered to pay $1.6 million in the fraud case. This number is viewed as a cakewalk for him, considering. “That’s equivalent to about $25 to Donald Trump. He probably spends more at Mcdonald’s,” political commentator Scottie Hughes states. If that’s not enough, Trump is also facing a lawsuit stemming from the 2021 Capitol riots. This comes after former police officer Brian Sicknick died one day later, suffering two strokes before he passed.

[Via]