Month: May 2023

Paul George Reveals His Opinion On Westbrook Returning To LA

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Paul George was unavailable for the Los Angeles Clippers for the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Clippers star suffered an injury in late March that sealed his post-season fate. However, George wasn’t the only Clippers star to miss playoff action. A sprained knee sidelined Kawhi Leonard. However, the injuries were insurmountable, as the team was sent home in the opening round by the Phoenix Suns. In a what could have been scenario for a team that has a lot of talent when at full health.

However, one Clippers star gave everything he had in the series. Russell Westbrook was a late addition to the Los Angeles roster. But quickly earned the trust of his teammates in a trying time. While Westbrook’s future with the franchise is uncertain. Although George is strong in his belief on what the team should do with Westbrook. On a recent episode of George’s podcast sponsored by Wave Sports + Entertainment, the former all-star thinks Westbrook has found a home.

Paul George Wants To See Westbrook Return

Here’s an excerpt of what Geroge had to say about the situation. “He proved that he is a leader. He proved that he’s got a lot left in the tank and for a team like us, the more guys that can be versatile, the better for us. To have a playmaker, have a leader, have a score, just a floor general, a rebounder, he just covers so many holes and wears so many hats. He’s everywhere…He’s just so valuable. We saw what it looks like [and] we know it works. We know it can be successful. We gotta get him back. I want him back.”

Westbrook’s effort and talent have never been questioned. As the former Oklahoma City star has the accolades and hardware to prove it. However, since leaving OKC, Westbrook has yet to find a place to fit in. His tenures with the Rockets and Lakers were forgettable moments. But something about the Clippers could be different. George would love to see his friend return next season. Do you believe the Clippers will side with Paul George and bring Westbrook back? Let us know what you think in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.

Air Jordan 1 High OG “Spider-Verse” Officially Revealed

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One of the greatest Jumpman shoes ever made is the Air Jordan 1 High OG. Overall, this is probably the greatest shoe of all-time, period. Furthermore, this is a timeless silhouette that will forever be relevant. This shoe has hundreds of colorways at this point, and it continues to get more. Although it is almost 40 years old, you would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t actually like these. It just goes to show that this is a perfect shoe with an iconic aesthetic. What is not to like here?

In case you haven’t noticed, this sneaker has been used quite a bit in popular culture. Overall, there is a very good reason for this. Firstly, it is easily recognizable. Secondly, the way the shoe is constructed offers itself well to a variety of unique color schemes. That said, it shouldn’t be surprising that the new Spider-Verse movies have had their own Air Jordan 1. The first movie had it, and subsequently, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse will have its own “Spider-Verse” AJ1 as well.

“Spider-Verse” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Air Jordan 1 High OG
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In the images below and above, you can see just how wild this new colorway is. Firstly, it starts off with white on the side panels and the toe box. Secondly, the overlays here are various shades of red. However, the big difference is that toward the top of the shoe, there are all sorts of colorful circles. This is meant to be a reference to the Spider-Verse as the aesthetics of the movie. Lastly, the laces on the sneaker are black, as is the Nike swoosh and the cuff. Overall, this is easily one of the craziest Air Jordan 1 models we have seen in quite some time.

This Air Jordan 1 High OG colorway is slated to drop on Saturday, May 20th. Furthermore, the price attached to the shoe is $200 USD. Meanwhile, the movie will be coming out on June 2nd. Let us know what you think of these, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sneaker world. We will always bring you the best new releases.

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Adidas Faces Lawsuit By Shareholders After Failed Yeezy Partnership

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Adidas is facing legal action from shareholders who are suing the company for not cutting ties with Kanye West earlier due to his alleged extreme behavior and antisemitism. This latest setback adds to the sportswear giant’s woes as it struggles to maintain its market position after cutting ties with Ye. Adidas shareholders have sued the […]

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Ice Spice Attending Met Gala As Anna Wintour’s Special Guest

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Ice Spice is doing it up and doing it big. It was just announced via TMZ that the Bronx rapper will be attending tonight’s Met Gala. Not only that, she will be attending as a special guest of Anna Wintour herself. It is a huge honor for the rapper as many don’t ever get the honor of being a special guest of the person who controls the entire event. TMZ has also reported that the hitmaker will be wearing a custom-designed Balmain look.

Ice is everywhere these days. She is one of the latest viral sensations who is experiencing a huge amount of fame due to TikTok. Last year, she dropped her acclaimed EP, Like..?. Since then, Ice has been hailed as the new princess of rap. She has been praised by contemporaries and even given the co-sign by industry legends like Nicki Minaj. The duo recently released their collaboration, “Princess Diana.” The song was originally part of Ice’s EP, but Nicki hopped on the remix with a killer verse. This catapulted the song to the number 4 spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

Ice Spice Partners With Vogue and Ebay

Last night, Ice Spice posted a teaser video that hinted she would be attending the Met Gala. “Hi, It’s Ice Spice and I’m partnering with Vogue and eBay for a very special announcement coming to you on the first Monday in May,” Ice says in the video. “Join me for fashion’s biggest night out. You do not want to miss this. Stay tuned.” Fans were quick to point out just how big of a deal it was for someone as new to the scene as Ice to get invited.

“Ice Spice went from being dismissed as a meme and a ‘one hit wonder’ with Munch, but now she has 2 Top 10s and has 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 at once, & also being invited to the met gala with NO ALBUM OUT,” one fan tweeted. “As an og fan, proud is an understatement of how i feel right now.” Another said, “Ice Spice isn’t just invited to the met gala my girl is getting SPONSORED by VOGUE. She has direct lines with Anna Wintour.” Clearly, as evidenced by the new report by TMZ, Ice will be in attendance. Stay tuned to HNHH for more Met Gala news and coverage!

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Swizz Beatz Says DMX Only Made “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” After Losing A Bet

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Swizz Beatz says that DMX only hopped on the “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” beat because he lost a bet. The legendary producer discussed the making of DMX’s hit song during an interview on SiriusXM’s Hip-Hop Nation, last week.

“So I was in Atlanta in school and then, um, they got the project to where it was at and then I came in last minute with ‘Stop Drop,’” Swizz told host Gray Rizzy. “X lost a bet or I wouldn’t even been on that album, you know what I’m saying? But he didn’t lose the bet because that song ended up changing all of our lives. So he technically won the bet for my Uncle D and you know that just changed all of our lives. So it was just enough to do what it needed to do.”

DMX On The Ruff Ryders & Friends Reunion Tour

NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 21: DMX performs during the Ruff Ryders and Friends Reunion Tour Past, Present and Future at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on April 21, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/FilmMagic)

“Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” was released as the third single from DMX’s debut studio album, It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot, in 1998. While it originally peaked at number 93 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the song went on to be one of the most iconic of DMX’s career and made its way up to number 16 in the wake of his death.

Swizz Beatz continued: “You know, like that song commercially went bigger than everything at the time. And then we came immediately, uh, with our sound next after that and Dame Grease and PK was a part of that as well. I wanna get [them] they props cuz they, people they feel that they don’t get they props. I’m in a comfortable space to give people they props. At those particular times we was definitely bumping the little heads and things like that, but we all was a part of making history at the end of the day. It was all musical stuff. Wasn’t no street vibes like that, you know what I’m saying? And so I was young and hungry. They was young and hungry. They had to get it. I had to get it. So that’s like when you look at the whole thing, it was just really based on that, you know what I’m saying?”

Swizz Beatz On The Making Of “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem”

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North West Visits NYC With Kim Kardashian, Fans Think 9-Year-Old May Attend Met Gala

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At just nine years old, North West has a resume that some adults can only dream of. The young fashionista is certainly afforded with plenty of opportunities thanks to her nepo baby status, but that doesn’t mean the world hasn’t enjoyed watching every one of her creative endeavours. In the past, she’s been on stage with stars like Sia and Katy Perry, as well as her dad, Kanye West, and she’ll even be making her feature film debut alongside her mom in the coming months. Aside from all of that, speculation is now brewing that North will be in attendance at tonight’s (May 1) annual Met Gala.

Earlier this year, reports claimed that none of the Kardashian-Jenner sisters will be walking the red carpet for the 2023 event. Kim shut that down a few days ago with an Instagram post detailing her costume-choosing process. Now, she’s been hanging out in New York City with North. Rather than her famous siblings, the SKIMS founder brought Scott Disick, Kourtney Kardashian’s ex, along for the trip to care for his daughter, Penelope. Cameras caught the family members on Saturday (April 29), all wearing beautiful Chanel outfits while adventuring through the Big Apple.

North West Visits the Big Apple with Her Family

It remains unclear if we’ll be seeing the Kardashian cousins along with hundreds of other famous faces at Anna Wintour’s function this evening, though they’re obviously still getting in on the Karl Lagerfeld couture fun. Penelope’s mom only attended for the first time in 2022, though Kim has been a staple since first attending with Ye in the early days of their relationship. It remains unclear which fashion house she’ll be wearing later tonight, though the double C’s on her weekend outfit may be an indication of what’s to come.

Others who have already confirmed their attendance include Rihanna, who took over NYC in a fuzzy Chanel outfit on Saturday, as well as Ice Spice, who’s being dressed by Balmain for her big debut. Who are you hoping to see at this evening’s Met Gala? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in with HNHH later for more pop culture news updates.

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Swizz Beatz Drops Video for “Say Less” Feat. Lil Durk & A Boogie wit Da Hoodie

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unnamedSwizz Beatz Drops Video for "Say Less" Feat. Lil Durk & A Boogie wit Da Hoodie

Swizz Beatz is back with a new video for “Say Less.” The single featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Lil Durk can be found on Swizz’s collaborative EP with Mass Appeal, Hip Hop 50: Vol 2.

The 6-track project marks the second EP in Mass Appeal’s Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack. Coming off the first installment of the EP series with DJ Premier’s Hip Hop 50 Vol. 1, Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 is entirely produced by Swizz Beatz. The EP is an ode to New York rap and includes star-studded features from Nas, Lil Wayne, Lil Durk, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Jadakiss, Jay Electronica, Benny The Butcher, Fivio Foreign, Scar Lip and Bandmanrill. Fans can also stay tuned for the “Say Less” video featuring Lil Durk & A Boogie wit da Hoodie releasing next week. 

Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 is the culmination of Swizz Beatz’s career spanning over two decades and the sound that inspired it. The Verzuz creator first rose to prominence as a Ruff Ryder producing songs for DMX and Eve. The success of “Ruff Ryder’s Anthem” launched Beatz’s career as a highly sought-after and regarded artist. He’s since gone on to create some of the most prolific songs in Hip Hop, working with JAY-Z, Noreaga, Busta Rhymes, Cassidy, Nas, Rakim, Lil Wayne, and many more. Hip Hop 50: Vol. 2 will be followed by eight more EPs from iconic figures who’ve had a hand in expanding the culture from the streets of the Bronx to the global community. Hip Hop 50: The Soundtrack, distributed via Mass Appeal’s new deal with The Orchard, is the score to the biggest birthday bash ever.

A portion of all Hip Hop 50 proceeds will be donated to the various charitable organizations, including, the Universal Hip Hop Museum set to open its doors in 2024. Mass Appeal recently announced Hip Hop 50 partnerships with CÎROC Ultra-Premium Vodka – the official Vodka of #HipHop50, as well as Google Pixel and Sony Music Entertainment. In January, Mass Appeal partnered with Fotografiska to launch Hip Hop Conscious, Unconscious exhibition – currently on view in New York City till May 21st before traveling to other locations. Additionally, Mass Appeal has teamed up with Live Nation Urban to produce live event programming, as well as Paramount + / Showtime for a premium content partnership with captivating documentaries such as: YOU’RE WATCHING VIDEO MUSIC BOX, CYPRESS HILL: INSANE IN THE BRAIN, SUPREME TEAM and more.

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Killer Mike Announces ‘The High & Holy Tour’ Supporting His New Album ‘Michael’

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His first significant solo appearance since traveling in support of his 2012 album R.A.P Music, Killer Mike has now announced a 19-date US tour in favor of his upcoming solo album MICHAEL (released June 16 via Loma Vista). The High & Holy Tour, featuring Killer Mike and the Midnight Revival, begins on July 10 in Birmingham and travels across the US, stopping at the Pitchfork Music Festival and New York City’s famed Apollo Theatre along the way. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, with a special fan presale beginning on Wednesday. The tour concludes on August 5 in New Orleans.

The announcement comes on the heels of his new single “DON’T LET THE DEVIL (feat EL-P & thankugoodsir),” which, contextualized alongside other recent singles “RUN (ft. Young Thug)” and “TALK’N THAT SHIT!,” previews the scope of MICHAEL, a holistic introduction to the totality of Michael Render, a lifelong rap fiend seeped in the sounds of multiple eras of southern rap flows, Sunday church service, and barbershop discourse.

You can hear the new single and see the set of tour dates below.

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