Month: June 2023

New Allegations Against Jonathan Majors Emerge

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An investigation by Rolling Stone has uncovered new allegations of misconduct against embattled actor Jonathan Majors. Majors, best known for the likes of Lovecraft Country and Creed III, is currently facing charges over the alleged assault of his then-girlfriend in March. Despite claims from his attorneys that it is a racially-motivated witch hunt, Majors’ trial will begin in early August. Most recently, Majors reportedly filed a domestic violence complaint against his then-girlfriend.

However, that might not be the only issue for Majors. As part of a wide-ranging investigation launched after the March allegations surfaced, Rolling Stone has reportedly uncovered a long history of misconduct on the part of the actor. Overall, Majors was described as “a complicated, unpredictable, and sometimes violent man, who can switch from charming to cold in a flash.” This description came from many of the 40+ sources Rolling Stone spoke with. Furthermore, a number of sources made claims dating back to Majors’ time at Yale.

Related: Meagan Good accompanies Jonathan Majors to court

Majors Accused Of Physical And Emotional Abuse

However, the most severe allegations relate to Majors’ past romantic relationships. Nine sources claim that Majors was physically violent with one romantic partner. He reportedly strangled her as well as engaged in emotional abuse. Other sources claim that a second woman told them that dating Majors was “emotional torture.” Neither woman chose to speak with Rolling Stone directly. “My experience in dealing with him and watching him in relationships with several women [is] really upsetting,” says one person familiar with at least two of Majors’ relationships.

Elsewhere, Majors has been accused of getting physically violent on set. While filming Magazine Dreams, set for release later this year, two members of the production claimed Majors pushed someone and “physically intimidated” another. Majors attorneys have vehemently denied all of Rolling Stone‘s reporting. “These allegations are based entirely on hearsay because neither of the romantic partners referenced were willing to engage with Rolling Stone for the article—demonstrating their outright falsity,” Dustin A. Pusch wrote in a statement. On-set allegations were further dismissed as part of Majors commitment to “method acting.”

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Chrisean Rock Brutally Responds To Blueface’s Rant About Taking Charges For Her

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Chrisean Rock certainly isn’t perfect, but the 23-year-old does know how to keep us entertained. Her fans have always loved the Baddies starlet for her larger-than-life personality and ambition. Unfortunately, her on-again-off-again relationship with Blueface has dimmed her light significantly. The pair have been feuding consistently since Rock revealed that she’s pregnant back in January. Things took a serious turn when the “Thotiana” rapper was arrested recently after he and Chrisean got into a physical altercation with another woman.

Since his first baby mama, Jaidyn Alexis, picked him up from jail, Blueface has remained on house arrest. This puts a major halt on any summer plans he had. Earlier this week Blue didn’t hesitate to vent his frustrations about the situation on social media. “I’m only on house arrest ‘cuz I took all the charges for Rock,” the Californian wrote alongside a screenshot of a text, seemingly from Chrisean, apologizing to him. “[Why] do you think there is no warrant for her arrest?” he asked,

Read More: Blueface Alleges That He’s Under House Arrest Because He Covered For Chrisean Rock

Chrisean Rock Pulls a Reverse Uno on Blueface

 

 
 
 
 
 
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“[Why] would I let her stay in my house when I’m stuck in another state [and] I got my [baby mama] ready to drive to me with the kids? Rock is out, Jaidyn is in. It’s that simple,” Blueface declared. Over on Twitter, the Baltimore native used some of her ex’s own words against him, writing, “Bla bla bla, we don’t [wanna] hear [that] sob story,” on Thursday (June 29) afternoon.

No matter how you feel about her, it’s undeniable how much Chrisean Rock has grown up over the past year. She previously would have been deep in her feelings over Blueface’s recent behaviour, but instead, she’s been outside in full force, securing the bag before giving birth. Last weekend, we saw her not only performing at a club but also twerking at the BET Awards alongside Sexyy Red in the aisles. See for yourself at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Read More: Sexyy Red & Chrisean Rock Twerk Barefoot In The BET Awards Aisles: Watch

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Lil Uzi Vert Confirms His Sexuality On “Pink Tape”

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Lil Uzi Vert is a rapper who has faced questions about his sexuality in the past. Because of their very androgynous sense of style and the fact that they changed their pronouns to they/them last year some have asked questions. Uzi has always expressed fondness for the support they’ve received from the LGBT community. But according to HipHopDX, early on Pink Tape Uzi puts questions about their sexuality permanently to rest.

The album starts off with “Flooded The Face” which features lyrics about Uzi’s orientation. “First of all, I f*ck eight b*tches a day, How could you ever say Lil Uzi gay?, F*ck four of ’em raw, f*ck four of ’em safe, Think I’m splittin’ the odds before you to debate.” While Uzi is no stranger to spitting bars about the sex they’re having, this is the first time where they’ve taken on his gay allegations directly. Later on in the album on the track “Spin Again” they return to the idea with new lyrics. “they thought I was gay, but I don’t know how though,” the song reads. That song also features a lyric comparing the girl Uzi is with to Ice Spice. Those lyrics in particular sparked some controversy when Uzi performed the song at the BET Awards.

Lil Uzi Vert Says He Isn’t Gay

Lil Uzi Vert and their partner, JT from City Girls, got in a viral fight during the BET show. While many thought initially that the Ice Spice lyric might have had something to do with the fight, both sides quickly denied that and supplied their own explanations.

Lil Uzi Vert made sure everybody knew they were okay with JT a few days later. The rapper hosted a party for the release of their new album where many collaborators and friends showed up. On top of JT, pictures of Uzi with rapper Trippie Redd and interviewer Nardwuar hit the internet following the party. What do you think of Lil Uzi Vert confirming their sexuality on a new song? Let us know in the comment section below.

Read More: Lil Uzi Vert Finally Releases “Pink Tape” In All Of Its Glory

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Lil Uzi Vert’s “Pink Tape” Lives Up To The Expectations: Twitter Reacts

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Lil Uzi Vert might have just come through with hip-hop’s first #1 album of 2023. Although we’ll have to see how Young Thug’s Business Is Business performs on Billboard 200, Uzi’s Pink Tape could very well become the highest-selling hip hop album of the year. After all, it’s been nearly three years since Eternal Atake and they began teasing Pink Tape last year. Plus, the success of “Just Wanna Rock” created even more anticipation surrounding the project.

This morning, Pink Tape arrived in its entirety with features from Nicki Minaj, Don Toliver, and Travis Scott. However, Uzi even nabbed some more unexpected features from Babymetal and Bring Me The Horizon. The eclectic collection of records remains cohesive while leaping into more experimental grounds, as we’ve expected from the Philadelphia artist. And ultimately, the risks prove rewarding as fans are already declaring Pink Tape to be the Album Of The Year.

Read More: Lil Uzi Vert Recorded Nearly 700 Songs For “Pink Tape,” Don Cannon Reveals

Pink Tape Highlights

The moment that the clock struck midnight, fans flooded streaming platforms like Apple, Tidal, and Spotify, which reportedly crashed after the project release. However, once fans were able to dive into the 26-song body of work, they definitely weren’t disappointed. Records like “Aye” with Travis Scott and the Nicki Minaj-assisted, “Endless Fashion” came as immediate standouts among the collaborations while records like “Nakumura” received praise for its creative use of Shinsuke Nakamura’s theme song “The Rising Sun.”

Read More: Lil Uzi Vert’s “The Pink Tape”: Everything We Know

Reactions To Lil Uzi Vert’s Album

Ultimately, Lil Uzi Vert came through with a strong body of work overall. Despite the fact that it’s 26 songs with a run time of nearly an hour and a half, Uzi ensured that the wait for Pink Tape was well worth the hype. Fans immediately came out of the gates declaring the album to be the “Album of The Year” shortly after it was released. While it might be a bit early to give the album that type of title, Uzi certainly came through with a strong contender. Check out a few of the responses to Lil Uzi Vert’s new album below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. 

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LA Clippers Most Likely Destination For James Harden

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The NBA offseason got its latest twist when James Harden exercised his player option with the Sixers hours before he would have become a free agent. However, that didn’t mean that Harden was staying in Philly. Per Shams Charania, Harden exercised his option year so that he and the Sixers could work out a trade. It’s a bizarre turn of events after Harden was reportedly “pretty on board with everything that Nick Nurse was saying in terms of trying new ways to optimize him, trying new ways to kind of re-vamp or re-tool that Philadelphia 76ers offense.”

Later, there were reports that a Harden trade wasn’t a guarantee. Instead, it was believed he could stay with the Sixers if an equitable trade to a contender wasn’t possible. Despite this, the Clippers and Knicks were both floated as interested parties. Now, it appears that the needle has swung back towards ” trade”. Furthermore, it appears that the Clippers are the primary landing spot for the 10-time all-star.

Sixers, Clippers Reportedly Working On Harden Trade

Per Sam Amick and Kelly Iko of The Athletic, Harden has identified the Clippers as his preferred destination. Furthermore, trade talks between the two sides are already underway. Furthermore, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are both reportedly “on board” with the addition of Harden, per league sources. The question will be as to what the Sixers will want in return.

Read More: Kyrie Irving sets up shock meeting with Phoenix Suns at the start of free agency

With Harden essentially pushing for a trade, the Sixers can’t exactly push for a king’s ransom. However, the Clippers can’t exactly swindle the Sixers given the need to offset Harden’s $35.6 million salary. A package involving Norman Powell, another player with a big enough salary, and some picks would likely get the deal done. No formal trade has been agreed to yet, However, both sides will likely be eager to get the trade completed quickly so they can better focus on free agency, which officially begins at 6pm ET on June 30. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Lola Brooke Reimagines Clipse “Grindin” into “Blind Em” for ‘Pixel RePresents’ Content Series

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Lola Brooke Reimagines Clipse "Grindin" into "Blind Em" for 'Pixel RePresents' Content Series

In celebration of Hip Hop’s monumental 50th birthday, Mass Appeal, Google Pixel, and Sony Music Entertainment’s Certified have come together to spotlight female voices within the genre through the dynamic ‘Pixel RePresents’ content series. This series will feature the most promising female artists in Hip Hop reimagining classic tracks. New York rap star Lola Brooke leads the charge, whose highly anticipated release, “Blind Em,” offers a fresh interpretation of Clipse’s chart-topping hit, “Grindin.” The single’s artwork was captured using the exceptional Real Tone technology of the Google Pixel camera, ensuring an accurate representation of all skin tones.

“Fifty years of Hip Hop— it’s an honor to be called on by Google and Mass Appeal to celebrate the culture this way,” said Lola Brooke. “From reinterpreting one of my favorite records Grindin’ by Clipse to capturing all the magic on a Google Pixel phone, every part felt like a celebration. It’s dope to see how it all came out, and I’m happy to have gotten the chance to create art that I can always look back on and cherish. “

More talented female artists will join the series in the coming weeks, reimagining enduring hits from Sony Music Entertainment’s extensive Hip Hop catalog. Each artist will unveil a behind-the-scenes video shot on a Google Pixel device by renowned director and Creator Labs artist, Myesha Evon Gardner. EBONY.com will be the central hub for all ‘Pixel RePresents’ BTS content.

This exciting journey will culminate in the release of the Pix Tape EP in August, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. The project will pay homage to the genre’s rich history while showcasing the incredible talent of the featured female emcees. As we reflect on the past 50 years of Hip Hop’s influence, it is impossible to overlook the profound contributions of women who have defied gender norms and commanded respect with their lyricism, sex appeal, and swag.

‘Pixel RePresents’ is integral to Mass Appeal’s expansive Hip Hop 50 initiative, a global celebration commemorating the genre’s bicentennial. In addition to ‘Pixel RePresents,’ Google Pixel has been named the exclusive handset device for Hip Hop 50, further solidifying the collaboration. Moreover, Mass Appeal has partnered with Certified to unveil 50 product releases in honor of Hip Hop’s 50th birthday, offering fans a diverse range of special offerings.

You can hear Lola Brooke’s “Blind Em” below.

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Musk V Zuckerberg Receives Venue Offer From Italian Government

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The saga of the MMA bout between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continues to get ever weirder. It all began when Musk, while ranting about Zuckerberg on Twitter, challenged the Meta founder to a “cage match”. Zuckerberg almost immediately accepted the fight on Instagram.

Subsequently, Dana White of the UFC got involved to assure the internet that both men were “dead serious” about actually squaring off. Furthermore, it appeared that White was angling for the UFC to serve as the fight’s promotion. Meanwhile, training offers began to come in for both sides. Musk received offers from Andrew Tate, Dominick Cruz, and Georges St. Pierre, while Zuckerberg received an offer from Jon Jones.

Hype continued to climb, with former UFC mainstay Chael Sonnen claiming that the fight would headline UFC 300. Elsewhere, reality began to set in amongst the competitors. During a Twitter Spaces, Musk admitted that the fight could “go badly for him” given Zuckerberg’s very real dedication to martial arts and combat sports. Finally, the fight appeared to be dead when Musk announced that he was reconsidering the fight due to concerns from his mother. Despite this, a very unusual source has arisen to potentially revive the fight.

Related: Dana White hypes Musk v Zuckerberg as “biggest fight ever”

Italian Government Offer Colosseum As Musk-Zuckerberg Fight Venue

According to Musk on Twitter, and confirmed by TMZ, the fight could be going ahead at the Colosseum in Rome. Opened in 80AD under Emporer Titus, the Colosseum was the hub of sporting and cultural entertainment for the Roman Empire. It was the largest amphitheater in the ancient world and remains the largest amphitheater still in existence.

Per TMZ, Gennaro Sangiuliano, the Italian Minister of Culture, reportedly reached out to Zuckerberg earlier this week to offer the Colosseum as a fight venue. The UFC is now allegedly in discussions with the Ministry of Culture about the feasibility of the event.

However, as grand as the spectacle would be, it’s unlikely that the fight would actually happen inside the Colosseum. Due to it being nearly 2000 years old and protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980, you can’t exactly turn into the setting for a pay-per-view. The maximum capacity is listed at a few hundred. Furthermore, the amount of work needed to make it fit to host, say, a landmark UFC event, would likely be prohibitively extensive. We’ll keep you updated on this story as it continues to unfold.

Related: Meek Mill praises Elon Musk for ad revenue plan

Rose Namajunas To Make Flyweight Debut In Paris

In actual MMA news, it was recently revealed that Rose Namajunas will be making her highly anticipated flyweight debut this September in Paris. First reported by MMA Junkie, Namajunas will face French fighter Manon Fiorot at UFC Fight Night Paris on September 2. Fiorot has reportedly wanted the Namajunas for some time but is only now getting the chance.

11-5 in her MMA career (9-4 in the UFC), Namajunas announced her intention to leave strawweight after a title fight loss to Carla Esparaza at UFC 274 in May 2022. Her flyweight debut pits her against ESPN‘s #3 fighter in the division, Fiorot. The French fighter (10-1, 5-0 UFC) has been steadily working her way up the division after debuting in January 2021. If she can continue to perform well, she will likely challenge the winner of the Grasso-Shevchenko rematch/triology.

There is a lot on the line with this fight. For Namajunas, a win would validate her division move and show that she is a force to be reckoned with across two divisions. With the retirement of Amanda Nunes earlier this year, there is currently a power vacuum in women’s MMA that Namajunas could potentially muscle her way into.

Related: Conor McGregor vows return to the Octagon despite rape allegations

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The Weeknd Two Singles, Including Lil Baby & Suzanna Son Collab “False Idols,” Ahead Of “The Idol” Finale

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No matter how you feel about The Idol, the best thing that really came out of that show is new music from The Weeknd. Critics and fans might pan his acting but that certainly hasn’t impacted how we receive his music. The Idol provided an excellent opportunity for the Toronto artist to deliver some new heat. With the series finale set for this Sunday, he came through with two new singles ahead of its finale, including a highly-anticipated collaboration alongside Lil Baby titled, “False Idols.”

Alongside Suzanna Son, who plays the role of Chloe on the HBO series, the Atlanta star and the Dawn FM singer serve up a banger. With The Weeknd and Mike Dean delivering an apocalyptic production, Suzanna Son’s haunting vocals tie together the hook. However, Lil Baby sets the tone, swooping in with an impressive verse that finds him delicately balancing fame and the streets with slight socio-political undertones, rapping, “I don’t got beef with you n***as/ Got beef with the system/ Big bro at the end of his habeas.” The two previously linked up on Ye’s “Hurricane” but “False Idols” strengthens the chemistry between The Weeknd and Lil Baby.

Read More: “The Idol” Episode 4 Recap: “Stars Belong To The World”

The Weeknd Tags Lil Baby & Suzanna Son 

The Weeknd first previewed “False Idols” earlier this week on an Instagram Live session, leading to much hype surrounding the record. The record is also accompanied by “Like A God,” both appearing on The Idol Episode 5 Part 1 – an indication that The Idol will end with a two-part finale, despite claims that it would end after five episodes. Still, it’s an exciting record and arguably one of Lil Baby’s better performances in recent times.

In the past few months, The Weeknd’s unleashed a handful of singles to accompany his television series. He tapped Playboi Carti and Madonna for the Neptunes-esque, “Popular.” Last week, he released “One of The Girls” with Lil Rose Depp and JENNIE of K-Pop group, Black Pink. He also dropped off a cover of John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy,” and another collaboration with Rose Depp, “Fill The Void,” alongside Ramsey. Check out “False Idols” and “Like A God” above. 

Read More: “The Idol” To End One Episode Early

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Draymond Green Completely Failed At Chugging A Beer During The Match Golf Event

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Draymond Green wasn’t playing at The Match but he certainly managed to steal a few headlines at the celebrity golf event. Green was at the Wynn Golf Club in Paradise, Nevada to support Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, who were taking on Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce in the eighth edition of the tournament. Furthermore, Green brought his patented trash talk to the fairway, consistently lobbing insults and barbs at the Chiefs duo.

But oh how the turntables turn as Kelce squared up with the NBA veteran. Presented with a beer bong, Green was asked to shotgun a cold one. This was Green’s chance to show up Kelce, who had chugged a 30-ouncer in under six seconds earlier in the day. Safe to say, Green completely biffed the opportunity.

Green Pulls Off The Most Chug Of All Time

Reviewing the game film, it appears to be a classic skill issue. After puncturing the can, Green immediately loses control of the hose. Subsequently, the weight of the beer pulls the hose away from his mouth, causing it to spill down his front. In future, Green needs to have the beer elevated above his mouth and utilize his puncturing hand to support the hose. Additionally, a very amused Kelce followed Green as he ran around the green. The tight end brushed off any attempt at an excuse for why the impending free agent couldn’t chug like the proud Spartan he claims to be. Did he never crush a beer bucket from Crunchy’s?

Read More: Travis Kelce claims that up to 80% of active NFL players smoke weed

Hopefully, Green’s shotgunning inability will not count against him in NBA free agency. Green, who declined his player option with the Warriors, will officially become a free agent at 6pm ET on June 30. While he is widely expected to re-sign with the Warriors, there is a chance that he heads elsewhere. The Kings, Pistons, and Trail Blazers have all been named as potential suitors for Green’s services. As mentioned, he is expected to return to Golden State. However, the unpredictability of the NBA offseason so far as shown us that anything is possible. Follow all the latest sports news here at HotNewHipHop.

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