Month: February 2023

Nicki Minaj Shares Pictures & Videos From Trinidad

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Nicki Minaj is currently in Trinidad And Tobago after teaming up with soca music stars, Machel Montano and Destra for a remix of their single, “Shake the Place.” On the song, the Jamaica Queens-raised rapper reflects on her home country. “Trinidad my country, the greatest carnival of all time,” she raps. “I’m reppin’ that red, that white, that black / I’m reppin’ my real flag.” Throughout her time in Trinidad, Minaj has been sharing plenty of photos and videos on Instagram from the trip.

“If you f*ck with island girls, rep your flag for me in the comments. Trinidad Carnival is about to #ShakeThePlace shake up di whole place. It’s an honor @machelmontano @destragarcia. We’ll talk soon, barbz. Promise. Love you,” Minaj captioned a clip from the music video for “Shake the Place.”

“Shake The Place”

Later, Minaj revealed that she had met up with Machel Montano, Destra, and Patrice Roberts. “She’s not just a queen a rap, she a queen period,” Destra declared in a clip posted to Instagram. “Queen Tingz, King Tingz,” Nicki said before adding, “That’s all that comes out of Trinidad.” She captioned the post: “LEGENDARY FOOTAGE WITH THE GREATS OF MY COUNTRY. I COULDN’T BE MORE PROUD IF I TRIED. I REPPIN DAT RED DAT WHITE DAT BLACK I REPPIN MY REAL FLAG. wish my grandmother was alive to see this. Wish daddy was alive to see this. See you tmrw, Trinidad.”

Minaj arrives in Trinidad just in time for the country’s annual Carvinal celebrations. She also shared a picture of her outfit for the festivities on Monday. She rocked long red tresses with shorts and a corset. Ice Spice and City Girls rapper JT both commented on the post.

Outside of the “Shake the Place” remix, Minaj is currently working on her fifth studio album. Speaking with i-D back in November, she confirmed that it is on the way. “The fifth album,” the rapper told the outlet at the time. “I’m not gonna say when it’s gonna come out, but the album will be out soon.” Check out Minaj’s recent Instagram posts below.

Minaj In Trinidad

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Avril Lavigne & Tyga Hug Outside NOBU, Artists Leave Dinner In Same Vehicle

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In the week following Valentine’s Day, there’s been plenty of relationship drama playing out in the media. The situation surrounding Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox continues to captivate curious fans as the actress denies any rumours of infidelity. At the same time, their good friend Avril Lavigne has been spending plenty of time with a certain rapper lately.

As TMZ notes, the Canadian rocker was engaged to Good Mourning creator Mod Sun last March. Earlier this month he spoke candidly with E! News about a song dedicated to her on his recently released God Save The Teen album, called “Avril’s Song.” Speaking on his relationship, the artist said, “I have found such a partner in this world to go through the chaos that life gives you. I have found that person. I’m with a real grown woman who has gone through it all 10 times over. She makes me a better person.”

So… Why is Avril Cozying Up with Tyga?

As shown in the images above, Lavigne was photographed outside NOBU in Los Angeles on Sunday (February 19). At the time, she was grabbing dinner with a group of friends – including “Rack City” hitmaker Tyga. In the snapshots circulating online, they stand by the restaurant’s valet booth and share a hug while waiting for their vehicles.

It turns out the unexpected duo was travelling together from the popular eatery. Many thought their public display of affection was nothing more than a goodbye hug. Now that we know they left NOBU in the same car, though, eyebrows are being raised online. A source tells TMZ that Lavigne and Tyga have become close recently. The nature of their relationship, however, remains unclear at this time.

Avril’s Relationship with Mod Sun

Avril Lavigne, Mod Sun at the star ceremony where Avril Lavigne is honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 31, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

The pair’s aforementioned engagement took place in the world’s most romantic city – Paris. They romanced each other for approximately a year before the creative popped the question. On his new single dedicated to the “Sk8er Boi” artist, Mod markedly sings about Lavigne helping him through some of his darkest days and suicidal struggles.

“She blew me a kiss, And I didn’t wanna blow my brains out anymore / And she is everything I’m not. Without her, I am lost,” are among the lyrics penned by the 35-year-old on “Avril’s Song.” Reports reveal that Mod Sun wasn’t at dinner with his partner and Tyga over the weekend, however, they did attend a pre-Grammys party as a couple earlier in February. Check back later for any updates on the situation.

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LeBron x Nike Air Max 1 “Liverpool” Revealed

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LeBron James is not just an amazing basketball player. He is also a businessman who has his hand in a whole bunch of different industries. Overall, he has become a billionaire thanks to all of his endeavors. Although this can be overwhelming, he has done a great job of keeping tabs on all of his investments. One of his biggest investments has been in Liverpool FC. Of course, Liverpool is one of the most legendary soccer clubs in England, and they have had a whole bunch of success as of late.

Throughout the years, LeBron has showcased his love of Liverpool in various different ways. One of the best ways he has done this is through his sneaker deal with Nike. For the most part, he comes through with Liverpool colorways of his infamous LeBron signature line. However, there are other times when he will transplant the Liverpool aesthetic onto an already established and iconic Nike silhouette. Now, he is set to do that with the Nike Air Max 1.

“Liverpool” LeBron x Nike AM1

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In the images above and below, you can see how this sneaker is going to look. Overall, it is quite nice and we’re sure the Liverpool fans out there will enjoy it. Firstly, this sneaker opens up with black leather on the toe box that wraps all the way around the lower part of the silhouette. Secondly, we get some teal overlays that are contrasted by a white toe box and cuff. Lastly, there is an injection of red in the lining of the shoe, as well as the visible Air Max unit. These elements all come together to create a nice and agreeable colorway.

Fans of this shoe will be able to cop it as of March 4th for a price of $180 USD. If you are a Liverpool fan or simply like this color combination, then these will be a must-cop. Let us know your thoughts on this sneaker, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sneaker world.

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Patrick Beverley Finds A New NBA Home

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Patrick Beverley is one of those players in the NBA that you hate to play against, but love to have on your team. Overall, he is a gritty player that is known for his defense. While he won’t put up incredible offensive numbers, he will still make his presence felt, night in and night out. However, his time with the Los Angeles Lakers this season saw a bit of a regression. Although this could be attributed to that disjointed roster, there is no doubt that the Lakers felt like they could get better. Consequently, this led to a trade that brought Mo Bamba to Los Angeles.

Subsequently, the Orlando Magic decided that they would prefer to buy out Beverley’s deal. This was an expected move that would ultimately turn Beverley into a free agent. With Beverley on the market, there were plenty of teams looking to sign him. One such team was none other than the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls are his hometown team, and it would have made sense for him to go there. In the end, that is exactly what he did as it was announced that the Bulls were officially signing him.

Patrick Beverley Chooses His Team

Interestingly enough, Beverley revealed that there was a second team vying for his services. That team was none other than the Golden State Warriors. Overall, the Warriors are a team that could use some help, and Beverley is among those that could aid the squad. However, as he explained on his podcast, he felt like it was a smarter move to head to Chicago. “It was between Golden State and the Bulls…I figured I make a playoff push with the Bulls right now. The East kinda weak,” Beverley explained.

The Chicago Bulls aren’t in a great position to contend right now. After all, the East boasts teams like the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and the Philadelphia 76ers. Although, Beverley seems to have a ton of confidence in his new roster. Only time will tell whether or not this Bulls team can pull it together in time for the postseason. Let us know what you think of the move, in the comments below.

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Paul George Speaks Out On Russell Westbrook Signing

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Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are a duo that hasn’t played a whole lot of basketball together. Leonard has dealt with a ton of injuries over the years, while George has had to carry the roster. Overall, when healthy, these two have the potential to run the NBA. However, they certainly need just a bit of help as the Western Conference has gotten a whole lot better over the last few months. In fact, their biggest issue has been at the point guard position where they have gone through numerous players.

Over the past few weeks, there have been rumblings that George would be getting a new teammate. The teammate in question was none other than Russell Westbrook. Russ was in the midst of trade rumors, so it made sense. Moreover, George and Russ have played together, and PG has always shown love to the former Thunder superstar. Well, the Lakers traded Russ which subsequently led to the Jazz buying him out. Yesterday, Russ revealed to the world that he intended to sign with the Clippers. Now, the reunion is complete.

Paul George Reacts

Following this big news, there were plenty of graphics made that depicted Russ in a Clippers jersey. As it turns out, this excited George greatly as he shared one of these images on his Instagram story. In the image above, you can see that George wrote “Let’s Go!!!” Consequently, it is now clear that Paul George is absolutely excited to have this new teammate on board. There is no telling how Russ will do in a Clippers jersey, although he promises to be better than his stint with the Lakers. As we all know, Lakers Russ was one of the more disappointing players we have ever seen.

Russ will get to face off against his former team, the Lakers, on April 5th. This will be near the end of the regular season, and it should make for some compelling basketball. Hopefully, Westbrook can get back on track and change the narratives surrounding him. Let us know what you think of the Westbrook signing, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the basketball world.

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Boosie Cancels Joint Album with T.I. Over Possible Snitching: ‘You a Rat Too’

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Boosie Badazz Cancels Joint Album with T.I. Over Possible Snitching: 'You a Rat Too'

Boosie Badazz is standing ten toes down against snitching and rats. Boosie once was planning a joint album with T.I., but is now nixing that, blasting The King of the South over a past case.

In a 2020 episode of his expediTIously podcast, self-proclaimed King Of The South T.I. admitted to snitching on a dead family member in order to get out of an illegal gun case.

T.I.’s cousin, Toot, was killed before the two could go to trial for a gun case caught in the early 2000s near ATL’s Lenox Mall, but Tip says Toot’s beyond-the-grave blessing made it ok to use his cousin and production collaborator a posthumous scapegoat.

“We caught those gun cases, Toot died. My lawyer said, ‘Well, you know, I could make everything go away if it was Toot’s, it was Tremel’s,’” he said. “After he had passed, I had a talk with him. Toot said, ‘I’ll take all the charges you got! If you can walk away free and put it on me, goddamn right! ‘Cause I’ll be damned if they gon’ come and muthafucking extradite me from here!’”

Returning to his online residency on VLAD TV, Boosie reflected on the moment with Vlad and aired him out.

“With the T.I. situation, if he did that – you a fucking rat too,” Boosie said. “I don’t spare no muthafuckin’ body. Because if you doing anything wrong, you doing anything criminal and you cooperate with law enforcement to get you out of trouble – that means you’re cooperating. That means you’re a rat.”

Boosie added, “When I saw that, I think, ‘T.I. fucking lying.’ I think he went up there and just got to fucking talking. You think something happen at 17, 18 years old. You gon’ hold that in all them damn time? All this damn time for 20 some years, you gon’ hold that in? And it finally came out?”

If the story from Tip is true or false, Boosie will live like it’s a fact. Cnaceling the album. “My real fans like, ‘Boosie you the last one left. You cannot put this album out.’ My uncle, OG call me … ‘N*gga that album ain’t coming out.’”

You can hear it from Boosie below.

Hip-Hop has been pointing out informants, culturally known as rats, in light of various court cases. Without naming names Young Scooter wants to create a “rat tour” and Boosie Badazz seems to think it’s a good idea.

@youngscooter I AGREE PUT ALL THE RATS ON TOUR N LET ALL THE RATS FANS GO TO THEY CONCERTS,” Boosie typed on Twitter. “FEED EVERYBODY DIFFERENT KINDS OF CHEESE AT THE CONCESSION! ALSO POST THE NAMES OF EVERYBODY THEY SNITCHED ON BEHIND THEM ON THE SCREEN! WHO GO BOOK THE RAT TOUR?”

Boosie has recently taken aim at Gunna after he received an Alford plea, citing him as a rat.

Gunna released a statement regarding taking the Alford plea, saying, “I have chosen to end my own RICO case with an Alford plea and end my personal ordeal by publicly acknowledging my association with YSL. An Alford plea in my case is the entry of a guilty plea to the one charge against me, which is in my best interest, while at the same time maintaining my innocence toward the same charge.”

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Boosie also sent this message to Funk Flex to avoid rats being allowed back on New York radio.

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Jim Jones Salutes Pharrell on New Louis Vuitton Position: ‘We Going To Call Him Pharrell Louis’

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Jim Jones Salutes Pharrell on New Louis Vuitton Position

Jim Jones is happy to see Pharrell Williams take the top spot of menswear for Louis Vuitton. Jones was tracked down by TMZ, who asked for his input on the news.

“I think that Pharrell fills the position from Virgil in a great way, and I think Virgil would be very satisfied with who they chose to pick to fill that position.”

Jones recalled when he and Cam’ron worked with Pharrell on music, and he arrived in a fur coat. Not weird, right? Except it was in the summer.

“He was already ahead of his time when it comes to fashion and things like that. I tip my hat to Pharrell. I used to call him Pharrell Chanel, but now we going to call him Pharrell Louis.”

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According to The Wall Street Journal, Pharrell will take the role previously held by Virgil Abloh, who died in 2021.

Williams is the second Black American to be appointed to the head design position of the famed luxury brand.

The appointment of Pharrell looks to continue to build upon post-pandemic momentum, which has led Louis Vuitton to be the largest market-evaluated brand in Europe, launching Bernard Arnault, LVMH chairman, and CEO, over Elon Musk as the world’s richest person.

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At publishing, representatives for Pharrell did not offer a comment to the WSJ.

Throughout his career, Pharrell has become one of the biggest Hip-Hop producers of all time, individually and as half of The Neptunes. In the fashion wing of his career, Pharrell partnered with Japanese fashion icon Nigo to create Billionaire Boys Club and the Ice Cream sneaker brand.

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SOURCE SPORTS: 2 Chainz Secures Ja Morant’s Game-Worn All-Star Jersey for His Son

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2 Chainz returned home from NBA All-Star weekend in Utah with a gift for his son Halo. After the game on Sunday, the rapper hit Instagram and revealed he secured Ja Morant’s game-worn jersey, which he signed.

“I told Ja that Halo asked me to get his jersey after all star game and he was wit it,” 2 Chainz wrote.

2 Chainz’s NBA ties run deep. The NBA G League’s “A Whole Different league” brand campaign, which stars GRAMMY ® Award-winning musician and partner of the NBA G League’s College Park Skyhawks, 2 Chainz, is currently streaming on all @NBAGLeague social channels as well as on Gleague.nba.com.

The new advertising campaign demonstrates the league’s steely resolve and abundance of future NBA stars. The campaign, which combines graphic novel animations with exciting G League highlights, emphasizes how G League players advance by being “made different.” The advertisement follows Jordan Poole of the Golden State Warriors from a G League star to 2022 NBA Champion while set to the soundtrack of 2 Chainz’s legendary song “I’m Different,” which is also commemorating its 10-year anniversary.

You can see the full spot below.

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