Month: April 2023

According To Netflix, Drake Is The ‘King Of Collectibles,’ Or So Their New Series Highlights

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Drake works hard but plays even harder. Over the years, the “Search & Rescue” rapper has documented his outrageously massive sports bets, his latest being on the UConn Huskies. Now the musician’s love for a good adrenaline rush is on full display in Netflix’s new series King Of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch.

The series follows Ken Goldin, the owner of Golden Auctions, a company focused on tracking down the rarest collectibles item, most of which are related to sports. That’s where Drake comes in. In one of the series’ episodes, Goldin hops onto to plane to Toronto to help the rap star get his hands on a rare item from his longtime friend LeBron James.

Goldin is looking for the LeBron James “Triple Logoman” card. The item contains the individual NBA logos for each team James won titles with. The catch is only one of those cards exists. So if the pair does get their hands on it, the card could be worth millions. While we won’t spoil the results of the episode, that scene is certainly worth a watch.

In an interview with the Philly Voice, Goldin ensures that their show isn’t glamorous, saying, “Everything in the show is an actual transaction. I think people will enjoy seeing how business gets done. Not everything is a success.”

King Of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch is available for streaming exclusively via Netflix. Find more information here.

Homixide Gang Drops 12 New Songs On “Snot Or Not”

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You have probably heard of Homixide Gang at this point, largely because of their connection with Playboi Carti. The duo is comprised of Homixide Beno! and Homixide Meechie. Carti has rapped about the pair in the past. Overall, there is a good reason for this. Homixide Gang is actually signed to the rapper’s label called Opium. In fact, there are a lot of great artists on Opium right now. This includes the likes of Destroy Lonely and Ken Carson. Although at this point, all of these artists drop more than Carti.

Although there are plenty of fans who are tapped into the Homixide Gang universe, there are also a lot of fans who don’t know much about them. Now, the group has put out a brand-new project, called Snot Or Not. The album has 12 songs on it, which is the perfect length for those who just want to get acquainted with the duo. Additionally, there are no features to be found here, which makes this a very straightforward endeavor.

Homixide Gang Are A Tremendous Duo

Throughout the tracklist, you will immediately begin to find out why Carti was willing to sign these guys. Overall, they have that sound that has become synonymous with Carti and Whole Lotta Red. There are some impeccable rage beats while Beno! and Meechie deliver great vocal performances. Character is oozing from both of their voices, and it helps complement the bombastic production. As the album goes on, it becomes clear that these two fit within the Opium imprint quite nicely.

Homixide Gang are growing, and this new project definitely shows that. Whether or not they will be able to keep up this momentum, remains to be seen. Let us know what you think of this new project, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world. We will always keep you informed of the latest releases from some of the biggest artists in the entire world.

Tracklist:

  1. ADHD
  2. Homixide Language
  3. 5!RE
  4. Wants & Needs
  5. TNT
  6. C4N
  7. Snot Sh!t
  8. Dive In
  9. Uzi Work
  10. 2 Da Face
  11. Block Work
  12. Flight’s Booked

Fake Video Of Coi Leray And Latto Fighting Goes Viral

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On April 30, Twitter account @PoeBase shared a video two women fighting entertainment and gossip Twitter account Pop Base shared a video of two women fighting. The video, which contained a large TMZ watermark, was shared with the tweet “TMZ share muted video of Latto and Coi Leray fighting at Something In The Water Festival.” The account has been designed to parody the popular gossip account Pop Base.

The footage was not from TMZ or Something In The Water. Instead, the user behind @PoeBase had taken footage from wrestling promotion TNA Impact Wrestling, muted it, and added the TMZ watermark. The clip has quickly gone viral since being posted at 3:30am EDT. At the time of writing, it has garnered over 1 million views, nearly 6,000 likes, nearly 600 retweets, and over 700 quote tweets.

Fake Latto-Leray Fight Fools Fans, Irks Others

Part of the reason the footage has gone viral is that a number of people genuinely believe, or believed, that is real. The account is designed to mimic Pop Base as closely as Twitter allows. This air of credibility has helped fuel the tweet’s spread. The responses fall into three main categories – people who believe it’s real, people who get the joke, and people legitimately annoyed at what they think is the real Pop Base account. Furthermore, it’s just believable enough to be true, given the recent beef between Leray and Latto.

“Blocked because why are you spreading misinformation? It’s giving desperate” reads one reply. “This misinformation is strong with this one. Might have to block” reads another, who follows up with a link to their Spotify song “Go To Bed”. However, as mentioned, there are plenty of people who believe this is genuine footage. “I knew something was going to pop up off…..” reads one quote tweet. “Why is my coi fighting” reads another before tagging the actual Coi Leray. With Twitter moderation a mess, it’s easier than ever to pass off fake bullshit as the real deal on the internet. The tweet quickly received a pending Community Note to help fight the misinformation.

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Damson Idris Proves He’s The Ultimate Instagram Boyfriend For Lori Harvey

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At first, there was some doubt about the chemistry in Lori Harvey’s new relationship, but she and Damson Idris are quickly becoming one of the internet’s favourite couples. The model spent several months alone after her split from Michael B. Jordan but has happily claimed the Snowfall star as her man since late 2022. They’ve previously made their red carpet debut during the latest season premiere of the English actor’s FX series. More recently, they enjoyed plenty of fun in the sun on a tropical baecation together, which Harvey documented on Instagram earlier this month.

Elsewhere on her social media page, the Memphis-born beauty shared more photos from her dinner date with Idris, which appears to have taken place at Nobu. On Saturday (April 29), Harvey’s feed lit up with a carousel post containing snapshots of both her tasty food, and some heartwarming outfit pictures captured by her man. “When he want you to know he still in the picture 🤣🥢🍣,” she wrote in her caption. In the very first image, we’re immediately drawn to Lori’s cool look for the day, but to her right, Damson’s shadow is abundantly obvious as he captures her best angles.

Lori Harvey Puts Her Man to Work

For their dinner date, Harvey wore light-wash, straight-leg jeans with a hole in one knee. She kept it casual with a cropped white tee worn under an amazing black and white leather jacket and oversized shades. For a pop of colour, she carried her must-haves in a light blue clutch, creating serious contrast with her stark, pointy white heels. Idris’ outfit of the day didn’t make the photo dump cut, though his shadow certainly looked great in its many appearances.

“Robert Frank baby,” the 31-year-old dropped by the comments to write. His message was followed by others praising the beauty guru for how happy and authentic she seems in love this time around. “He’s a GOOD MAN Savannah,” one user joked. Another chimed in with, “I think she is in love with this one. It’s different. It seems more organic. It’s awesome to watch.” Do you think Lori Harvey and Damson Idris’ relationship will last through Hot Girl Summer? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in with HNHH later for more pop culture news updates.

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Dillon Brooks Gets $25k For Media Blackout

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Dillon Brooks was all bark, no bite during the first round of the NBA playoffs. Despite sounding off about eliminating the Lakers and not respecting LeBron, it’s Brooks who is getting an early start to the offseason. The seven-seed Lakers took down the two-seed Grizzlies in six games, including an embarrassing 125-85 rout in the decisive Game 6.

LeBron made his feelings on the “beef” between the two players known via Twitter. However, Brooks is unusually quiet. Maybe he’s finally learning to walk the walk if he wants to talk to talk. Or maybe he’s figuring out his next move, as he is set to be a free agent come the end of the season. The problem is that Brooks’ silence is about to cost him a decent amount of money.

Brooks Fined For Media Policy Violation

Brooks did not make himself available to the media for any of the three road losses the Grizzlies suffered. Brooks did not play well in the series as a whole. He shot a dismal 31.2%, and an atrocious 23.8% from three. This was in spite of often being wide open as the Lakers de-prioritized perimeter defense. Brooks had some big moments in the backcourt, but they grew less and less frequent as the series progressed. He was also ejected from Game 3 after just 17 seconds of the third quarter for a flagrant foul on LeBron. However, Brooks was not alone as beyond a few notable exceptions, the Grizzlies as a whole struggled against the Lakers

His decision to skip the media for half the series is a violation of the NBA’s policy on media access to players. He has now been handed down a $25,000 fine for his behavior, according to a statement from the league office. It’s unclear where Brooks goes from here. He could still be offered an extension by the Grizzlies, or he could opt to test free agency. However, it remains to be seen how his on and off-court antics could affect his market. While Brooks can be an elite defender, are teams willing to risk it for his reputation? Be sure to make HotNewHipHop your first stop for all the biggest sports stories.

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Brittney Griner Defends Inclusion Of Trans Athletes

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The debate around transgender athletes is a fierce and unpleasant one. Pro-trans supporters point to the stringent qualification regulations imposed by sporting authorities. They also argue that we should treat people with respect and dignity, not call them groomers or similar. Those on the opposite side of the issue largely rely on their belief that transgender individuals are simply pretending to be the opposite gender to one they were assigned at birth. They claim “men” have a biological advantage over “women” and that transgender women make it unfair to “real women”.

Anti-trans advocates point to the likes of former NCAA swimmer Lia Thomas. Thomas became the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA title. In 2022, she won the women’s 500-yard freestyle at the NCAA National Swimming Championships. In response, pro-trans defenders point to literally every other race and event where a cisgender person beat a transgender person. Furthermore, the issue recently made headlines once again. The House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban transgender athletes from competing at any educational institution that received federal funding.

Brittney Griner Calls Trans Exclusion “A Crime”

WNBA veteran Brittney Griner spoke to the media on Friday as part of the Phoenix Mercury’s training camp. The press conference was also part of a launch of a campaign between the Mercury and the Bring Our Families Home campaign. Bring Our Families Home seeks to help free American political prisoners held overseas. Griner was recently freed after spending nine months in a Russian jail on drug charges. Furthermore, her imprisonment, which occurred days before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, was widely seen as a political detention.

Griner, who is a cisgender woman, has long been an advocate for the rights of transgender athletes. When asked about the recently passed House bill, Griner said that she “definitely will be speaking up against that legislation and that [trans ban] law expected to be passed.” Continuing, Griner said “Everyone deserves the right to play. I think it’s a crime to separate someone for any reason.” While not segregated because of her gender, Griner has experience on what it is like to be yourself. Identifying as lesbian, Griner was reportedly told by her college coach Kim Mulkey to not be openly gay while on her Baylor Bears squad.

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Conor McGregor Confronts Mike Perry After Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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Conor McGregor is prone to steal the show at any combat sports event he attends, even if he’s not the one fighting. Moreover, that’s exactly what happened Saturday night (April 29) at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, where Mike Perry fought against Luke Rockhold. After the latter got his teeth busted up and removed himself from the fight, Perry emerged victorious, but found another opponent instead. Furthermore, McGregor joined him on stage and they had a fake face-off during which the MMA star grabbed Perry’s BKFC belt. All in all, it seemed to be just a stare-down for fun, although McGregor obviously had some words to share, as well.

Of course, Conor McGregor lightly challenged Perry to a fight of their own, remarking how all he did was walk in there and grab the belt. “Come get it, baby!” he exclaimed after their showdown. As one of the most prominent figures in the combat sports world (who is out on injury right now), his antics make for a crowd favorite. As the match went on, he drank from his whiskey and toasted the crowd to uproarious cheers and applause.

Conor McGregor & Mike Perry Face Off

Still, that broken leg from his 2021 fight with Dustin Poirier was a scary moment that left him thinking he’d never fight again. However, that lore added to his image and status as a fighting superstar, which rose exponentially in the past several years. The next move to take a peek behind Conor McGregor’s curtain is a Netflix documentary on the Irish fighter. Specifically, the documentary will reportedly highlight his return to the UFC octagon against Michael Chandler and also touch on his career as a whole.

With that, fans of Notorious should be incredibly excited for some more action and excitement from McGregor. In fact, hype around him is so big that he even recently appeared on Fox News as a guest. Time will tell how his comeback will pan out for his health and record. Regardless, it will be a massive event in the community that’s bound to bring a lot of corners of pop culture and sports together. For the latest news and updates on Conor McGregor, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Coolio’s Longtime Manager Takes Over His Estate With No Will In Sight

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After no will was found, the fate of Coolio’s earthly possessions hung in the balance after his untimely passing. However, reports indicate that the court appointed control of his estate to his longtime manager Jarel “Jarez” Posey. According to RadarOnline, a Las Vegas judge approved of Posey’s petition of access to the “Gangsta’s Paradise” MC’s assets. More specifically, the court appointed him as a special administrator, meaning that they now tasked him with collecting residuals and taking charge of the estate’s financial matters.

In Posey’s petition, he took note of the fact that the estate was divided between his children due to lack of a will. However, he wanted to obtain appointment as executor to avoid “waste and/or loss of the personal property of [Coolio]. Specifically, the estate is believed to include personal property and demand deposit accounts, financial accounts, insurance policies and royalties, all of which need to be marshaled and protected on behalf of the estate.” In his opinion, the court must allow him to “access monies from Decedent’s personal property and accounts and the same shall be placed in the attorney’s IOLTA Trust Account until further ordered by the Court.”

Coolio’s Estate Entrusted With His Longtime Manager

Rapper Coolio in October, 2000 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Gregory Bojorquez/Getty Images)

According to the court documents in question, authorities approved all of Posey’s requests. With his proximity to Coolio in mind, the decision to entrust the estate with him is understandable. Despite that, questions arose when it comes to what his children will receive. Furthermore, it was Posey who told TMZ of the coroner’s report concerning the California rapper’s tragic loss. According to the medical official, he had a mixture of fentanyl, methamphetamines, and heroin in his system. Additional reports concerning the circumstances of his passing only make it that much more somber.

Still, Coolio’s legacy will live on far beyond his death, whether through his loved ones or his music. In fact, following his first posthumous release, fans are anticipating his posthumous album, LONG LIVE COOLIO. Reportedly, features on the full-length project include Treach of Naughty By Nature, Too $hort, and others. With that in mind, return to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Coolio.

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