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Month: February 2023
Blueface Claims He’s Protecting Chrisean Rock From “The Industry”
If there ever was a toxic relationship in the entertainment industry, it’s the one between Blueface and Chrisean Rock. While some public figures opt to keep the emotional ups and downs of their lives out of the spotlight, these two launched a reality show late last year to put theirs on display. Crazy In Love‘s first season has come to an end, but the on-again-off-again pair have continued to captivate their audience with real-time antics.
On the Zeus original series, we saw plenty of physical violence ensue between the artists and their family members. Thankfully, their battles have been mostly verbal as of late – many of them taking place on social media for the world to watch. This past weekend, it was messages sent to Rock from My Turn rapper Lil Baby that lit Blueface’s fuse. After blowing up at his “Weekend” collaboration, the father of two claimed to be protecting his partner from the industry, comments that have left a bad taste in the mouths of many.
Blueface’s Toxic Tweets
“Y’all want me to let the industry take rock [and] do her like they do all the females?” Blue asked Twitter on Tuesday (February 21) morning. According to the 26-year-old, other artists will “run through” up-and-coming women until they’ve run out of clout. “Rap n*ggas play like they want to work [and] help until they get some p*ssy,” he further pointed out. “This is a profession, n*ggas know how to do business fr.”
He wasn’t done there. Just minutes later, Blueface’s page lit up with another post reading, “That will not happen while I’m around. Sorry about it, I put my money into this shit before everybody fake cared.” The “Thotiana” artist also reminded readers that they can’t tell him how to handle his money. “Pay me or pay me no mind,” his rant concluded, leaving few eyebrows unraised.
Lil Baby Feels Blueface’s Wrath Firsthand
As we mentioned earlier, Lil Baby is the one who triggered Blueface over the weekend, and he certainly didn’t hesitate to lay into the Atlanta native. During one of his many live streams, the latter alleged that the former must want to sleep with him if he’s talking to Rock, seeing as the “Lit” rapper has so many tattoos of his face.
“Any n*gga in your face is in my face. I’m right on your neck. N*gga f*cking you, he’s gonna be looking at me while he f*cking you? It makes no sense,” the reality star ranted at the time. Read what else he had to say to the “Do We Have A Problem?” hitmaker here. Make sure to check back later for more pop culture news updates.
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Cam’ron & Mase Laugh About Larsa Pippen’s Son Scotty Joining Her Ex Malik Beasley With The Lakers
All eyes will be on the Los Angeles Lakers, and it won’t only be because fans are interested in their stats. The NBA mixed things up recently after trades were announced, and the Lakers have a lineup that gave pop culture pause. It seems that Scotty Pippen, son of Scottie and Larsa Pippen, will be playing for the team alongside Malik Beasley. This usually wouldn’t be a big deal; however, Beasley briefly dated Larsa just a couple of years ago.
Following the announcement of the 22-year-old Pippen moving to the Lakers, the commentary flowed. Cam’ron brought up the topic on his Killa Cam talk show, where he discusses sports. “Sh*t is f*cked up,” said Cam. “What the f*ck you doin’, Rob Pelinka,” he added, mentioning the Lakers’ Vice President of Operations. “You have to do your due diligence before you get n*ggas on the team!”
Mase Co-Signs Cam’rom’s Hot Take
Mase chimed in to say that this could spell the “destruction to the locker room.” Cam seemingly agreed. “Yo, they do all this background check to see if n*ggas smokin’, to see if n*ggas criminal record, see whatever. Are you checkin’ to see if a n*gga boned another n*ggas mother before you get ’em on your team.”
Beasley and Larsa dated for just a few months, but their romance was hit with controversy. Their age gap was a hot topic, but Beasley was separated at the time, and his wife stirred the pot. She alleged that Larsa was cheating with Beasley, an accusation that the Real Housewives star fiercely denied. Scotty found his name entangled in controversy, but he has kept a level head, at least publicly.
Larsa Pippen Moves On
These days, Larsa is reportedly dating Marcus Jordan, son of sports giant Michael Jordan. Yes; that means she’s dating the son of her ex-husband’s teammate. This pairing has also faced controversy, but the couple has taken it in stride. They’ve posed together in social media photos and even showed off their secret handshake. It is unclear what the two former Chicago Bulls icons think about Larsa and Marcus, but it doesn’t look like the couple cares much about what the world has to say.
Beyoncé’s Former Choreographer Says Rihanna’s Super Bowl Performance Was The Best
Beyoncé’s former choreographer, Frank Gatson, labeled Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime performance the best that he’s ever seen. In response, Beyoncé’s fanbase was not happy with him. He defended himself in the comments section of his own post, explaining that Beyoncé is an adult who can handle hearing his opinion.
Gatson revealed his opinion during a birthday post for Rihanna on Instagram. “Happy Birthday @badgalriri I have to say,” Gatson captioned a photo of himself with the singer. “You have done the best SuperBowl of anyone in my book. I always knew you were a true superstar the moment we met. So proud of you. Enjoy your day. I can’t wait to see where you go from here.”
Frank Gatson’s Post
“You’ve been hateful as fuck ever since you started selling B’s routines to JLO back in 2014,” one user commented. Another accused him of being “bitter and jealous.” “Beyoncé is not hurt,” Gatson replied to the posts. “Beyoncé and I would always disagree on what’s is good and what is not. But mostly .. We both believe in pure magic. That’s why I worked with her so long. I was always honest about my opinion. I will never say something just to please an artist. Artist need the truth and other opinions to be great. That’s why Beyonce is on the great island alone. She can handle a grown men opinion. That’s why I have so much respect for her. She does the work with no drama like the people on this post. Thank You sir for you honest thoughts by the way.”
Gatson choreographed Beyoncé’s first Super Bowl performance in 2013. The event came after a over decade of working together. Gatson served as the choreographer on a number of her music videos including “Crazy in Love,” Check on It,” “Upgrade U,” “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” among others. Further, he served as the director, creative director, and choreographer for her tours, The Beyoncé Experience, I Am… World Tour, and The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour. He’s also worked with a number of other artists including R. Kelly, Michael Jackson, TLC, En Vogue, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Lopez, and more.
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Charles Barkley Gives His Take On NBA GOAT Debate
Charles Barkley is one of the best players to ever step on an NBA court. Although he is not a top 10 player, most would put him solidly in their top 20. Had he won an NBA championship or gone to more NBA Finals, he probably would be higher. However, Barkley still had an amazing career that cannot be discounted. He had some pretty wild numbers throughout his reign in the league, and he will always be respected by real basketball fans. That said, Barkley is still a controversial figure thanks to his person on TNT.
Over the years Barkley has been forced to give his opinion on the dreaded GOAT debate that we know all too well at this point. Every single day, it feels like someone is asked who the best between LeBron and Michael Jordan is. Furthermore, this is especially true now that James officially has the record for most points in NBA history. Everyone wants to give their hot takes on this topic, while every analyst is being sought out for their opinion.
Charles Barkley Weighs In
When it comes to Barkley, he is taking a more measured approach than he used to take in the past. Instead of scoffing at the idea of LeBron being the GOAT, Barkley is acknowledging that James has led his entire generation. “Kareem was the greatest in his generation, MJ was the greatest in his generation, and LeBron’s been the greatest in his generation. You can’t compare eras. It’s impossible,” Barkley said. All things considered, this is actually quite a bit of growth from Barkley. Clearly, LeBron has taught him that anyone can become the GOAT, regardless of the era they played in.
Of course, the GOAT debate is one of those subjective conversations that doesn’t actually mean all that much. At the end of the day, fans just want to enjoy the games. All of that legacy talk just takes away from the sport that everyone loves. That said, let us know who you think is the GOAT, down in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
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The Roots’ Black Thought Writes A “Love Letter To Hip-Hop” To Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary
The Roots’ Black Thought shared a written verse, “Love Letter To Hip-Hop” on BET. The love letter is Black Thought’s way of thanking hip-hop in honor of the genre’s official 50th anniversary. Legendary Philadelphia and Roots rapper Black Thought shared a written verse on his Instagram dedicated to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. Black Thought, who has […]
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XXXTENTACION Murder: Drake’s Attorney Wants Defense Sanctioned Over Deposition Request
Drake still hasn’t escaped the possible deposition surrounding XXXTENTACION’s murder. Drizzy faced numerous requests to be deposed in the case due to his feud with the late Florida rapper. Most recently, a process server attempted to subpoena Drake at his California mansion, only to be met by his security who refused to accept anything on his behalf. His bodyguards allegedly kicked the subpoena down the driveway afterward. “Drake’s staff believes that physically kicking the subpoena is a legally sound way of refusing service,” Dedrick Williams attorney, Mauricio Padilla, said.
The judge ruled that Drake would have to sit down for some sort of deposition by Feb. 24th. Per Rolling Stone, on Feb. 17th, the judge stated that Drake’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, and the defense, Padilla, would have to “work together to mutually agree to a time that was convenient to Mr. Graham, agree on parameters for topics discussed at deposition and even stated that he would even consider sealing the deposition.” He added that they need to balance “the rights of the defendants to investigate the first degree murder case properly with Aubrey Drake Graham’s privacy issue.”
Drake’s Attorney Clashes With The Defense
Drake’s lawyer, Bradford Cohen, appeared in court this week where he formally addressed complaints from the defense surrounding the subpoena. Padilla said he tried to serve Cohen after asking if he would “accept service” on Drake’s behalf. However, Cohen allegedly refused. At this point, Padilla claimed that he “mentioned possibly asking for attorney’s fees, the metaphorical equivalent to kicking the subpoena down the driveway.”
In response to Padilla, Cohen said that the attempt to expedite the deposition is “quite simply, legally unsound.” He added that they failed to properly serve Drake with the subpoena in accordance with California laws. “Counsel for the Defendant’s only logical motive in moving for an order to show cause a second time would have been to inject celebrity spectacle into an otherwise routine trial and generate headlines in the news,” Cohen told the court. Then, he asked the court to force Padilla to cover Drake’s attorney fees. We’ll keep you posted on any further updates surrounding the case.
Snoop Dogg’s Daughter Cori Broadus Opens Up About Recent Kidney Biopsy
Cori Broadus, the daughter of rapper Snoop Dogg, first opened up about her ongoing health issues last year. She revealed her lupus diagnosis and high blood pressure problems, which the 23-year-old had been dealing with since she was six. As a result, Cori has suffered from hair loss, and recently received a kidney biopsy to examine abnormalities, Hollywood Unlocked reports.
On Monday (February 20th), Cori took to Instagram to update her followers on her biopsy results. She shared a detailed notes page where she recounted what she learned during a phone call with her rheumatologist. The young singer was reassured that her treatment was at a mild stage three, revealing that the disease was reversible. But, her doctors have still enacted an aggressive treatment plan to be safe. Luckily, Broadus’ current stage implies that she won’t have to undergo chemotherapy (a route that would have been necessary in stage four). Instead, she’ll be put on Benlysta, an antibody that is used to treat Lupus.
Cori Shares Updates About Her Diagnosis
When Cori initially opened up about her lupus diagnosis, she briefly explained her experience with the autoimmune disease. “So my immune system is super weak. I [have] experienced hair loss, so my mom came home one day with a bunch of scarves, and we were playing in scarves and just trying them [in] different ways,” she wrote to her followers. Thankfully, her most recent biopsy surgery was conducted successfully, with just minor inflammation in the kidneys.
Although Cori has been battling this disease since her childhood, she hasn’t let health issues get in the way of building her career. The young entrepreneur is the CEO of CHOC Factory, which specializes in lip products, body care, and loungewear. Following in the footsteps of her iconic father, Cori has also dabbled in music and often posts cover videos and make-up tutorials on her YouTube page.
Cori’s Health Struggles Follow Her Recent Engagement
Aside from her health struggles, Broadus has also been keeping us up to date on her love life. The singer and her beau Wayne Duece began dating in 2018 and celebrated their engagement last November. At the time, Snoop Dogg even got in on the festivities and made it clear he approves of his future son-in-law.
Wayne, a creative director who often collaborates with his fiance’s brand, posted a stylish photo of the duo on January 8th, captioning it with “the beginning of forever.” While Cori may have had a rocky start to the year with her kidney biopsy, there’s still a lot for her to look forward to in 2023. Make sure to check out HNHH again later for updates on all things hip hop.
Iggy Azalea & Emily Ratajkowski Talk OnlyFans, Rapper Says She Likes Her “Fake” Breasts
Last November, Emily Ratajkowski made a bold venture into the podcast world in wake of her tumultuous divorce. In her first episode, the mother of one discussed whether or not having sex on the first date is considered a faux pas. Since then, her content has only become more intriguing. Her first guest appearance came from Call Her Daddy creator Alex Cooper. She could obviously only be followed up by Julia Fox.
Since then we’ve also heard the model interview Ziwe, Mia Khalifa, TikTok star Drew Afualo, and Disney Channel alum Bella Thorne. For her most recent episode, Ratajkowski nabbed one of her most impressive conversations to date with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. The artist has a ton going for her lately. Of course, audiences were dying to hear more about her OnlyFans account than anything else.
Iggy’s Decision to Join OnlyFans
On Monday (February 20), the latest episode of High Low dropped, during which the “Fancy” hitmaker explained her decision to begin selling adult content. “I’ve made a lot of people so much money off my body. I got the smallest cut off my own f*cking body,” she dished to the podcast host. “And my own work, and my own ideas.” Azalea then said she refuses to apologize for finally taking back her power.
“It’s been commodified and I wasn’t even the main f*cking benefactor of it. So, f*ck this,” she revealed of her mindset before launching her OnlyFans. Because she’s naturally the type to post salacious photos online for free anyway, the foreign star wasn’t phased by getting a bit more explicit. “I like my breasts. F*ck, sorry. And they’re fake. And they look f*cking good and I like them,” she gushed. Immediately after, she made sure to remind listeners that she was confident before and after undergoing plastic surgery.
Iggy Speaks On Tossing Out Her Toxic Ex
Elsewhere in the interview, Azalea spoke candidly about her decision to leave Playboi Carti, who she shares her only son, Onyx, with. “Something happened one day with my son’s father and me. It was just one of those moments where you’re just like, ‘I didn’t wake up thinking this is what my day would be.’ But by the end of the day, I was on a plane to Los Angeles and I never went back,” the famous blonde shared.
She also made it clear that her relationship with the rapper was a “volatile” one, and it obviously “wasn’t working for them.” Growing up, Azalea says she watched her parents endure the same situation and left because she didn’t want to put her child in the same situation. Listen to the full High Low interview below, and check back later for more pop culture news.
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Jaylen Brown Says 2023 All-Star Game Was Not “Real Basketball”
The NBA All-Star game fell flat this year. The NBA recently adopted rules in the past few years to make the game more intriguing. A score target in the fourth quarter and team captains picking teams instead of East vs. West were supposed to make the game more competitive. Those tactics worked for a while. However, this year they did not.
Team Giannis ousted Team LeBron on Sunday (Feb. 19) 184-175. However, there was little defense or effort given throughout the game. This led to Jayson Tatum scoring 55 points and taking home the MVP trophy. “It means the world to me,” Tatum said about winning the Kobe Bryant All-Star Game MVP. “Everybody knows how much [Kobe] meant to me. My favorite player, my idol. So it’s an honor to take this home.” However, not many others were thrilled with the outcome of the game. Players like Tatum’s Celtics teammate Jaylen Brown and coaches like Nuggets’ Michael Malone had their qualms.
Jaylen Brown Wants Change
“Real basketball is different. This was like a layup line… It was just a glorified layup line. We got to figure out how to make the game a little bit more competitive.”
Jaylen Brown with a strong statement on the All-Star game
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In the post-game press conference, Team LeBron’s Jaylen Brown was asked about how he fared wearing a face mask during the game. Coming off a facial injury, Brown said he was fine. He explained that it was mostly because little effort was needed during the game. “Real basketball is different. This was like a layup line,” he said. “It was just a glorified layup line. We got to figure out how to make the game a little bit more competitive.” Additionally, Team LeBron’s coach for the night Michael Malone, head coach of the Denver Nuggets, agreed with this sentiment. Giving a harsher criticism, Malone had very few nice words to say about Sunday’s affair. “It’s an honor to be here, it’s an honor to be a part of a great weekend, great players, but that is the worst basketball game ever played,” he said.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith then applauded Malone for his comments during an ESPN broadcast Monday. “I applaud Coach Malone for highlighting the flagrant lack of effort. In basketball, they play in the summer leagues, they play in the offseason considerably harder than they played yesterday. Hell no, I didn’t enjoy it. It just reeks of a level of arrogance and taking fans for granted.” Neither of the team’s captains, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, were not able to finish the game due to hand injuries. But, the other players did not show enough effort to even put themselves at risk for injury.
Michael Malone & Stephen A. Speak Out
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