Month: February 2023

GloRilla Driver Busted With Gun As She Performs With Cardi B In NYC

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GloRilla is riding high without an actual album out. She undoubtedly became one of the biggest new artists in hip-hop within the past six months. The success of “F.N.F (Let’s Go)” earned her a Grammy nomination and the opportunity to perform at the award ceremony as part of Hip Hop 50 segment. Despite her brief time in the rap game, she’s evidently found her place in the history books if she’s joining the likes of LL Cool J, Melle Mel, Ice-T, and other pioneers to represent the culture on music’s biggest stage in America.

Most recently, GloRilla’s embarked on the Anyways, Life’s Great across America where she’s hit dozens of venues of adoring fans. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been entirely smooth. Glo and her team faced a few issues along the way. There was the issue with a promoter who thought he paid for a performance but only got a walkthrough of the Memphis rapper. This incident led to a back-and-forth on social media that her CMG boss, Yo Gotti, chimed in on. Then, GloRilla called out a fan who threw a jacket in her face during her performance.

GloRilla’s Driver Arrested For Gun Possession 

According to TMZ, the NYPD busted her driver during her performance at Irving Plaza for gun possession. A man, who police identified as Cameron Blackmon, reportedly set off a metal detector inside the venue. However, NYPD later saw him in a Suburban with two semi-automatic pistols. Police arrested Blockmon during this time on criminal possession of a firearm, ammo, and a switchblade, in addition to a ticket for parking the vehicle in a neutral zone in front of the venue. 

It may have been a little chaotic outside of the venue but GloRilla fans surely had an excellent evening. The “Blessed” rapper had New York City’s finest in the building for her tour stop. Buzzing up-and-comer, Lola Brooke, took shots with GloRilla before emerging on stage to perform “Don’t Play With It.” However, the big surprise came towards the end of the night when she brought out Cardi B to perform “Tomorrow 2.” We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding Blockmon’s arrest. 

Wiz Khalifa’s “Star Power” Drops On Streaming Platforms

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As Wiz Khalifa’s first drop of 2023, the rapper has finally released his 2008 mixtape Star Power on streaming platforms. As one of the 35-year-old’s first projects, Star Power was instrumental in putting Khalifa on the map as the rapper he is known as today. Although the initial mixtape featured 26 songs, including five freestyles, its new release has been consolidated to 23 tracks. Still, artists like Johnny Juliano, Chevy Woods (who previously went as Kev Da Hustla), and Boaz make their feature on Khalifa’s cosmic album.

Dropping 15 years after its initial conception, Star Power proves to remain timeless in inducing energy and momentum. The upbeat album marks the “So High” singer’s commitment to evolving as an artist, which also involves personal growth. In a recent interview with GQ, Khalifa reflects on how he had “partied hard” in his 20s, but now is committed to instilling healthy habits in his day-to-day life through his “Wiz Wellness Plan.” The mixtape release of Star Power was conceptualized by 20-year-old Khalifa, which is reflected in the album’s unapologetic lyrics and youthful beats.

Wiz Khalifa’s 2008 Mixtape Gets A Revamp

Star Power features some of Khalifa’s iconic hits, like “Ink My Whole Body” and “So High.” The totality of the album can be listened to in just a little over an hour and is filled with feel-good jams from the rapper’s early days. Needless to say, this project is worth revisiting.

Although Khalifa primarily focuses on his health and fitness goals right now, including a rigorous MMA training schedule, he still finds time to connect with his inner artist. Last year, the award-winning rapper dropped his seventh studio album, Multiverse, which continued the cosmic allusions of his 2008 mixtape. Be sure to check out Star Power, available on streaming platforms today. As always, keep in touch with HNHH for the hottest news on all things hip-hop.

Star Power Tracklist:

  1. Intro
  2. I’m A Star (feat. Johnny Juliano)
  3. Feels Good
  4. Hero (Freestyle)
  5. Be Easy (feat. Boaz, Chevy Woods, and Young Ro)
  6. How You Live
  7. Bankroll (feat. Courtney Noelle)
  8. Change Up
  9. Shawty Wanna Roll (feat. Lavish)
  10. P.W.P (feat. Chevy Woods)
  11. My Life (feat. Johnny Juliano)
  12. Imma Keep
  13. Dope Boys (Freestyle)
  14. So High
  15. Pop Bottles
  16. Star Power
  17. Ink My Whole Body
  18. Like A Star
  19. Spaceship
  20. Take A Ride
  21. Flickin’ Ashes
  22. Where The Cash At (Freestyle)
  23. Spacely (feat. Rocky Fontaine)

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Yeat Enlists NBA YoungBoy On New 22-Track Project “AftërLyfe”

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Yeat is one of the most interesting artists in hip-hop right now. Overall, he is an artist who is known for his insane flow. Half the time, it is hard to discern what Yeat is even saying. In fact, he is one of those artists who has created his own language. Subsequently, Yeat-isms have completely taken over his music, and it has led to a cult fanbase that absolutely adores his music. His success has catapulted him into a social media sensation, and he continues to showcase growth with each new release.

After teasing a new album just a few weeks ago, Yeat dropped his latest project, AftërLyfe on Friday. In typical Yeat fashion, he decided to come through with a hefty body of work. Clocking in at over an hour long with 22 tracks, there is no doubt that this is quite a bit of music. However, fans will certainly be thanking him for the surplus of music as there is a lot to sink your teeth into here.

Yeat Goes Off With AftërLyfe

In the past, the artist has kept his features to a minimum, and that is certainly the case here. Although, we do get a great YoungBoy feature on the second track, dubbed “Shmunk.” Overall, this is album is filled to the brim with bangers. Dark and brooding production is mixed with menacing flows that showcase just how focused Yeat can sound. There are also some nice changes in pace throughout the project. For instance, the song “Nun id change” is unlike anything Yeat has ever released.

If you are already a fan of the artist, you will probably enjoy this quite a bit. Even if you are embarking on a Yeat project for the first time, there is definitely something here that will impress you. Hopefully, we get even more Yeat music in the not-so-distant future. Stream that album, and let us know what you think, in the comments below.

Tracklist:

  1. No more talk
  2. Shmunk (ft. NBA YoungBoy)
  3. Bettr Off
  4. Rav3 p4rty
  5. Nun id change
  6. Woa…!
  7. Now (ft. Luh Geeky)
  8. Slamm
  9. 7 Nightz
  10. Mean feen (ft. Kranky Kranky)
  11. How It Go
  12. Sum 2 d
  13. Back up
  14. Split
  15. Bad Bend / Demon
  16. Heavyweight
  17. Watch
  18. Shhhh
  19. Back Home
  20. Type Money
  21. Demon Tied
  22. Myself

Chlöe & Chris Brown Deliver R&B Anthem “How Does It Feel”: Stream

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The arrival of Chlöe Bailey’s debut solo album, In Pieces, is little more than a month away. As the R&B starlet prepares for the exciting release, she’s also generating buzz among fans with a string of singles. She previously reminded us of her incredible vocal talent on “Pray It Away,” and now, she’s got a controversial collaborative effort with Chris Brown for your consideration.

“How Does It Feel” made its debut on Friday (February 24), along with a tantalizing new visual that shows off the dance skills of both performers. Their voices ring out over production by Hitmaka and Cardiak, leaving many listeners pleased with Bailey’s album rollout so far. Of course, there are still those taking issue with the Atlanta native working with Brown, who has previously faced allegations of abusing women in various capacities.

Chlöe and Chris Brown’s “How Does It Feel” Choreography Steals The Show

Upon announcing the collaboration, both the “Do It” hitmaker and her Virginia-born friend faced considerable backlash online. They don’t appear to be letting the drama bother them, however, as they’ve been making a point to share encouraging messages with each other on social media. “You are a beautiful soul,” the father of three told Bailey earlier this week.

“TAKE OVER THE WORLD SHAWTY and DON’T LOOK BACK! YOU ARE A QUEEN! DON’T LET NOBODY TELL YOU NO DIFFERENT! You followed your dreams and now the universe is fulfilling that manifestation.” Upon seeing the sweet message, the 24-year-old wrote back, “Can’t wait for the world to hear the magic we created.”

Bailey’s In Pieces project is scheduled for release on the last day of March. At this time it remains unclear what other artists she might be working with, though fans are hoping to hear more upbeat bops like “Have Mercy,” “Surprise,” and “Treat Me” on the tracklist.

Stream Chlöe and Chris Brown’s first collaborative single, “How Does It Feel” on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your thoughts in the comment section. Make sure to check back later this weekend for more updates on our R&B Season playlist.

Quotable Lyrics:

We threw the racks out at Follies
Gave you the key where my heart beat
You didn’t say it but you said it
It shouldn’t have hurt me but I let it

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A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 5 Collab Rumored For This Year: Details

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A Ma Maniére is a brand that has been doing big things as of late. Based in Atlanta, the sneaker boutique has been able to collaborate with the biggest brands in the entire world. Overall, the vast majority of their collaborations have come with the likes of Jordan Brand. They are consistently coming through with some fantastic colorways of the best silhouettes in the Jumpman library. Although they have collaborated on about five silhouettes at this point, the offerings are not getting old.

So far, A Ma Maniére and Jumpman have worked together on the Air Jordan 1, the Air Jordan 2, the Air Jordan 3, the Air Jordan 4, and most recently, the Air Jordan 12. Subsequently, fans are now wondering if they will ever work on another silhouette together. It is an important question to ask, especially with just how popular these collaborations are. In the eyes of sneakerheads, these new offerings are extremely unique, and they are worth continuing. Consequently, it seems like A Ma Maniére and Jordan Brand have more plans in the works.

A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 5

Image via @zsneakerheadz

According to @zsneakerheadz, the two are working on an Air Jordan 5 collaboration. Just like the Air Jordan 12 offering, there will be two colorways. Firstly, there will be a model that is covered in black suede. Additionally, the midsole will be burgundy with pale ivory hits throughout, including on the tongue. Secondly, the other colorway will be covered in grey suede. The tongue and the midsole will reportedly look identical to the black offering. Needless to say, we have the same concept here as we did on the Air Jordan 12 collab.

At the time of writing this, a release date has yet to be revealed. However, once again, it seems like this shoe is being pegged for the Holiday season. At this point, this year’s Holiday season will be stacked with great releases. Until we get more information on these, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the sneaker world. Additionally, let us know what you think of these, down in the comments below.

Another Colorway

A Ma Maniére
Image via @zsneakerheadz

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Don Toliver Delivers His Most Ambitious Project To Date With “Love Sick”

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The Cactus Jack camp is revving up for a major year ahead, kicking off with Don Toliver. The Houston Native geared up for the release of a new album over the past few weeks. He dropped “Do It Right” in 2022 as his sole single of the year as he continued to ride high off of Life Of A DON. Don Toliver cemented himself in this unique space between hip-hop and R&B throughout the years, though he indicated that his future ventures would lean towards the latter.

During an interview with W Magazine, he explained how his new album would differ from Life Of A Don. “I’ve had some crazy records, stuff in the chamber, a lot of good music I’d been holding on to that will be on this album,” Don Toliver said last year. “Life of a Don gives you insight into what I have going on right now. And that sound is really just how I feel. It’s the soundtrack of my life, and it’s coming from a new feeling.”

Don Toliver – Love Sick

After an influx of releases in the past week, Don Toliver returned this week with his latest studio album, LoveSick. The new album contains 16 songs in total with an incredible list of collaborations. Love Sick includes the previously released singles, the Beenie Man-sampling “4 Me” featuring his partner Kali Uchis, their follow-up to “Drugs N Hella Melodies.” Additionally, the Lil Durk and GloRilla-assisted “Leave The Club” also appears on the tracklist.

In addition to the previously mentioned collaborators, James Blake, Future, Justin Bieber, WizKid, Charlie Wilson, Brent Faiyaz, Toro Y Moi, and Tisakorean appear on the tracklist. Don Toliver’s latest project. On the production side, Hit-Boy, Cardo, Wheezy, Dez Wright, Kaytranada, and more help put the project together. Check out Love Sick above and sound off in the thoughts with your favorite track.

  1. LoveSickness
  2. Let Her Go ft. James Blake
  3. Leave The Club ft. Lil Durk & GloRilla
  4. 4 Me ft. Kali Uchis
  5. Go Down ft. TisaKorean
  6. Time Heals All
  7. Leather Coat
  8. Honeymoon
  9. Private Landing ft. Justin Bieber & Future
  10. Slow Motion ft. WizKid
  11. Do It Right
  12. If I Had ft. Charlie Wilson
  13. Company Pt. 3
  14. Bus Stop ft. Brent Faiyaz
  15. Cinderella ft. Toro Y Moi
  16. Encouragement

Restauranteur Throws Out Shakira’s Ex-Partner & His New Girlfriend

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Any enemy of Shakira’s is an enemy of one particular restaurant manager, too, apparently. The opp in question is none other than the Colombian superstar’s ex, former soccer player Gerard Piqué. Recently, the alleged serial cheater had an outing with his new girlfriend Clara Chia, which ultimately went horribly left for the pair. It’s not clear if the two were in Barcelona, Spain, or Los Angeles, Ca at the time due to conflicting reports.

In a now-viral TikTok clip, Piqué is shown beside Chia with their heads down as they exit the dine-in. According to the uploader, “clara chia and pique went out to eat at a restaurant in los angeles and well the owner is a fan of shakira and the owner ran clara chia out personally.” No parties involved have commented on the incident as of writing, though we can bet Shakira is certainly pleased. This follows her shady video towards Piqué and his new beau, posted on Valentine’s Day. The Instagram clip shows the international artist mopping a kitchen rug as she sings along to SZA’s “Kill Bill.”

Shakira’s Ex And New Girl Seen Leaving The Venue

Shakira and her longtime partner’s relationship woes were made public in 2022. According to several reports, the singer realized Piqué was cheating after finding a jar of half-eaten jam. It’s been noted that he, along with their two kids, are not fans of the condiment, leading to suspicions from the Latin star upon her return home. This, along with reports of his cheating ways, led to Shakira calling it quits.

Prior to this, the single superstar recently uploaded a diss track in spite of the pair. In the song, Shakira claims Gerard Piqué gave her the “worst” version of himself during their 12-year relationship. “Sorry baby, it’s been a while since I should have booted that cat,” she explicitly croons In Spanish. In addition, she sings “You left me with your mom as a neighbor, the press at my door, and a debt with the Treasury.” This is a clear nod to her alleged tax fraud case from 2022 out of Spain. Shakira is set to stand trial for not paying taxes from 2012 to 2014., a claim she states is false. She currently faces up to eight years in federal prison for missed payments in the amount of $13.9 million. For this reason, Shakira’s since left Barcelona to be with family in Miami.

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Patrick Mahomes Sets The Record Straight On Eric Bieniemy

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Patrick Mahomes is currently on top of the world right now. Overall, the Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions for the second time in four seasons. Consequently, Mahomes is being looked at on the same level as legendary quarterbacks like Peyton Manning and Joe Montana. He still has a lot of work to do before he gets to Tom Brady, however, he is most definitely on the right track. Heading into next year, the Chiefs are the favorites, and with Mahomes at the helm, it is impossible to deny their strength.

Although, the Chiefs will now have to go into next season with a new Offensive Coordinator. Eric Bieniemy has been passed up for numerous head coaching jobs, and some believe it is because of Andy Reid. As a result, Bieniemy decided to leave the Chiefs to pursue the Offensive Coordinator role in Washington. Subsequently, Bieniemy got to face the media yesterday, where he was asked all sorts of questions. For instance, he was asked about LeSean McCoy who had some bad things to say about the OC.

Patrick Mahomes Speaks

Bieniemy handled the question with class and showcased how he plans to take the high road on these matters. Patrick Mahomes was impressed with Bieniemy’s response and took to Twitter to demonstrate just how great his former OC truly is. “There should be no questions on how great of a man/coach Coach Bienemy is,” Mahomes wrote. “His leadership has a direct impact on the player/person i am today! 10+ years learning under one of the greatest coaches of all time.. and i cannot wait for him to continue to prove doubters wrong!” With Mahomes giving Bieniemy the stamp of approval, it is clear that McCoy is just salty.

Now, Bieniemy will get to prove himself with an offensive core that definitely needs work. There is no telling what the Commanders can accomplish next season. However, the NFC East is wide open and there for the taking. If he can elevate those players to just a fraction of what the Chiefs are, then we are looking at something special. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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