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Sexyy Red Is Young Thug’s “Twin,” She Says In Post Advocating For His Freedom

November 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

One of the funniest and most viral rap comparisons in recent memory centered around two artists in very different phases of their careers. On one hand, we have Sexyy Red: one of a couple of femcees who dominated the game in 2023 and made a significant splash in what feels like record time. On the other, we have Young Thug: a pioneer of trap who is currently behind bars on RICO charges along with various other members of YSL. People already said that they look alike, but it took a little longer for these artists to acknowledge that Internet meme and, most importantly, feel proud of it.

“Free my mf twin,” Sexyy Red quote-tweeted a new picture of Young Thug in court that emerged recently. While some folks think that Thugger gained weight in prison due to this snap, Red is clearly more focused on continuing to highlight his struggles in the prison system. If not that, then at least she has sympathy for him based on their physical similarities. Of course, something else that fans pointed out is that the St. Louis MC’s loyalty to the Atlanta icon is welcome but a tad odd, since she wasn’t popping off back when he was last free.

Sexyy Red Makes Her Stance Clear: “Free My Twin Young Thug”

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Regardless, we’re sure that Young Thug appreciates Sexyy Red’s support to some degree. In fact, now that it looks like the RICO trial will finally commence this month following a finalized jury selection process, support for Thug and YSL is more important than ever. It’s unclear as of press time whether the court found its final jurors, though, although they had a mission to reach a conclusion this week. Still, the trial’s expected start date remains at November 27, and if this pans out, it will be a massive development.

Furthermore, we’re sure that the rap community will be front and center to witness the RICO case with a lot of empathy and attention. Accountability and responsibility are priorities, but in such a contentious, deeply antagonistic, and notoriously complex and messy trial like this, many fans lost hope that these values will be achieved either way. We’ll just have to wait and see. With that in mind check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Young Thug and Sexyy Red.

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N3on Continues To Defend Girlfriend In New Statement

November 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

N3on has continued to defend his girlfriend in the face of infidelity accusations. “Please have some respect. If u f-ck with me u will let me do what makes me happy. She genuinely makes me happy and keeps me going. Please let me live my life. I love y’all fr and appreciate y’all for caring about me so much. Best community in the world,” the streamer wrote on social media.

The message comes after N3on previously defended his partner, Samantha Frank, over the allegations. Adin Ross recently accused Frank of cheating on N3on after Frank admitted to staying in the same bed as another man. However, N3on initially defended his girlfriend from the allegations, saying that he believes Frank when she said she did not have sex with the man. This is because, according to N3on, Frank is celibate.

Adin Ross Goes After N3on’s Girlfriend

However, Ross has been very passionate in his attack on Frank. Ross’ claims stem from allegations he heard about Frank at TwitchCon. Ross, an acolyte of Andrew Tate, went in hard on Frank last month. “This night, chat (September 29, 2023), and I want motherf-ckers to put it on god. I want people to really put it on god and tell me that she did not fly a guy out – she did not fly a guy out that night, in her hotel room, and sleep with him and f-ck. Okay? This is the craziest part! Talk about what you did at breakfast! You had breakfast with that guy and you tried putting it on somebody’s tab! You had the audacity to eat breakfast with him, in front of everybody, and put it on somebody’s tab! Yes, chat! Yes!” Ross said on stream.

This has led to further theories that Ross and N3on are currently beefing. While both deny it, the accusations were severe enough that Ricegum had to ask N3on about them at TwitchCon. Over dinner, Ricegum asked N3on if he and Ross were beefing, which N3on denied. “He’s not talking to me right now. He told me that I need to go home and ground myself and he’s right. I haven’t seen my family in over a month and a half. They live in Houston and I’ve been in LA, Miami selling my soul. But I love Adin, ya know?” N3on clarified.

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Joe Budden Remains Composed After Cesar Pina’s Brother Pulls Up On Him: Watch

November 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Joe Budden has been very vocal about the DJ Envy and Cesar Pina situation. As we have reported extensively, Pina is being accused of running a real estate fraud scheme. Furthermore, Envy is implicated in all of this due to the fact that he was a big promoter of Pina’s business. They even did seminars together which has subsequently furthered the allegations. As for Budden, he felt like all of this was a scam from the beginning. He even told Envy that during a phone call.

“I think this is very very severe,” Budden said on a previous podcast. “I’m not certain I’m not certain how big this is but I think it’s going to be way bigger than this. I’ve been telling you and you that for months. I think this is barely scratching the f*cking surface and I’m giving grace by just reporting on this.” Recently, however, Joe Budden found himself in an odd situation. In the video below, you can see that Cesar Pina’s brother pulled up on the former rapper. However, nothing really came of it.

Joe Budden Pays No Mind To The Trolls

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Budden was outside of an establishment with a woman and was also smoking a cigarette. However, the man interrupted Budden and was clearly very annoyed. The person behind the camera was only looking to antagonize Joe and didn’t even press him in a meaningful way. Eventually, Joe said to get the camera out of his face. He subsequently protected his guest from the man and walked back inside the establishment.

Based on various reactions on social media, it is clear that Budden was in the right here. Furthermore, many are praising Budden for how he handled this, with one person writing “I like how he protected her.” Let us know what you think of this move from Pina’s brother, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed.

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Travis Kelce Takes Measures To Avoid Trick-Or-Treaters, Stylist Denies Taylor Swift Outfit Inspiration Theories

November 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Travis Kelce wasn’t taking any chances with trick-or-treaters this week. According to images obtained by the Daily Mail, Kelce adorned the front of his mansion in Kansas City with caution tape to deter visitors. Meanwhile, a private security guard was posted out front and reportedly people that nobody was home. It’s unclear if Kelce and girlfriend Taylor Swift spent the holiday together after Kelce returned home from a blowout loss in Denver. However, it appears that if they were home, they certainly weren’t looking to garner any attention.

Meanwhile, Kelce’s personal stylist has addressed claims that Kelce’s recent outfits were “inspired” by new beau Taylor Swift. “They are playful, polished and cozy, which Travis always does so well. I don’t have the answer to the [curtain theory],” Danielle Salzedo told Us Weekly. The comments were in relation to a theory amongst Swifties that a pair of crushed velvet pants Kelce sported last month were homage to a 2022 Taylor Swift TikTok series called “Midnight Mayhem with me”. “However, when people authentically connect, they start to have those serendipitous coincidences,” Salzedo noted.

Kelce Big Fan Of Halloween Costumes

travis kelce surrounding his house with a “crime scene” tape to keep kids away is funnier when you know that last year he got got with the take one rule

— flor (@florbb) November 2, 2023

While Kelce didn’t put out candy on Halloween, he was certainly a big fan of people dressing up as him. “It was a Kelce Halloween. So cool,” Kelce said on the podcast he does with his brother. However, Jason Kelce wasn’t so enthused about the idea. “It was pretty creepy watching that many people be us, but it was awesome,” the Eagles center said.

Traylor costumes could be seen all over the country, as well as in the mainstream media. Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuela donned the outfit for Live With Kelly & Mark. Meanwhile, Bradley Cooper dressed up as Kelce while his 6-year-old daughter took inspiration from Swift’s video for “22”. Also embracing the trend was Utah Senator Mitt Romney and his wife Ann. While there’s no word on if Kelce got into costume on Halloween, he did do this week’s New Heights episode dressed as the sun. Jason, however, chose not to dress up for the episode.

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Lil Nas X’s Tampon Halloween Costume Gets Backlash, Has This Bold Response To Haters

November 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Just like every other year, 2023 held plenty of absurdly viral, talked-about, and controversial Halloween costumes in the celebrity world. However, none seemed to garner as much negative or positive attention than Lil Nas X’s choice to dress up as a bloody tampon connected by a string to a huge, fake… well, you know. Moreover, he got a lot of flack for this fit due to its lewd or explicit nature, what many interpreted as a comical treatment of a real health product, or portraying a negative view of women. If you’ve heard the Georgia native’s music in any capacity, you know he’s not about any of that, and he took to Twitter on Wednesday (November 1) to make this clear.

“I been silent for nearly 2 years,” Lil Nas X expressed on the social media platform. Then, he made a bold claim about people not actually being angry about the costume and just overblowing their reaction. “Y’all are not finna pretend to be mad about a tampon costume. Let me at least get new music out first.” Overall, the MONTERO star isn’t buying the backlash coming from prudes, and doesn’t even think he has the space in pop culture right now to warrant such an overreaction.

Lil Nas X Defends His Tampon Costume: Read

I been silent for nearly 2 years y’all are not finna pretend to be mad about a tampon costume. Let me at least get new music out first.

— ✟ (@LilNasX) November 1, 2023

In more ways than one, he is quite justified in his defense and emotions, particularly about his silence. It’s been a couple of years of relatively low-key movement for Lil Nas X, mostly comprising of shows, promo opportunities, and popping out for other celebrities. Still, it seems like that might change very soon due to very unfortunate circumstances. After someone called in a bomb threat at his new documentary’s premiere, he hit the studio after feeling inspired by it.

Meanwhile, that claim comes from the film Long Live Montero‘s co-director, Carlos López Estrada. Considering this response to the tampon costume, it shouldn’t be all too surprising of a revelation for fans. Hopefully he can let go of some of the clapbacks and stay silently but defiantly focused on himself, his career, and his own dreams and desires. For more news and the latest updates on Lil Nas X, stick around on HNHH.

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Nelly Cries As Ashanti Surprises Him With ‘Best Birthday Gift Ever’

November 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nelly was brought to tears when his girlfriend Ashanti surprised him with what he says is the best birthday gift he’s received “besides his kids.”

50 Cent Is Going To ‘Focus On Creating Music’ After His ‘Final Lap Tour’ Concludes

November 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent is currently on his Final Lap Tour. Yet, in a new interview with Europa 2 (via HotNewHipHop), the rapper revealed that he isn’t slowing down any time soon. Although he’s been on the road since July, playing shows across the globe, he also will be treating fans to some new music very soon.

“When I’m not moving around and I’m not touring and doing things, it’s going to permit me to focus on creating music,” 50 shared, hinting that he spends his downtime in the studio. “You’ll get a little more of what you get from Dr. Dre and Eminem from me at that point.”

While 50 didn’t exactly share much else about his new music or a potential album beyond that, it is nice to know that it’s still being planned. His last record was back in 2014 with Animal Ambition: An Untamed Desire To Win — making next year a full decade since that.

However, he has stayed busy in recent years with other creative endeavors. 50 has been a co-creator in the Power television franchise, as well as shows like BMF, Raising Kanan, and Ghost. He also joined the Expendables movie franchise, appearing as a new character in Expendables 4 earlier this year.

One thing is for sure: he is very very busy.

Dwyane Wade Recalls Yelling At LeBron James During 2011 Finals

November 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a recent podcast appearance, Dwyane Wade recalled yelling at LeBron during their 2011 Finals run. The infamous moment occurred during Game 3 of the matchup against the Mavericks, with the series tied at 1-1. “I knew our relationship. I knew I could talk to Bron, because he could talk to me the same way. We ain’t sensitive. […] In that moment in Dallas it was coming down to me and him, and I didn’t feel like he was playing to the level he needed to for us to win. That moment may not have been for that finals, but the next finals, and the next finals, and the next finals,” Wade told the Point Forward podcast.

Miami would win Game 3, but drop the next three games to lose the series. After this, the clip of Wade getting in LeBron’s face went viral. However, it also appeared to change LeBron. His stats improved across the board and the Heat would win back-to-back titles in 2013 and 2014.

Stephen A Says LeBron Owes His Legacy To Wade

On the third episode of @pointforward, @DwyaneWade talks about how yelling at @KingJames in the 2011 NBA Finals taught him what it takes to win at the highest level.

Full episode: https://t.co/G3PyEmgXhr pic.twitter.com/JZCYQmq2Af

— SB Nation (@SBNation) November 1, 2023

However, it’s not the first time that people have noted the impact Wade had on LeBron’s career. Stephen A. Smith made a very similar claim a few months ago. “LeBron James, one could easily argue, wouldn’t even know what it’s like to be a champion had it not been for Dwyane Wade. Somebody needs to say it, so I’m going to say it,” Smith said. Smith’s argument is based on the notion that LeBron didn’t win his first championship until he linked with Wade in Miami. Of course, LeBron has won two other titles. He earned one with the Cavs in 2016 and another with the Lakers in 2020. However, Smith later clarified that LeBron remains his #2 all-time NBA player behind MJ.

In short, Smith’s argument is muddled at best. He’s not saying Wade is a better player than James, although that’s definitely what it sounds like upon first hearing it. Instead, Smith is trying to make a very labored point about LeBron finally getting the support he needed to win a championship. Honestly, the most surprising thing about this take is how pedestrian it is. Yes, Wade helped LeBron get over the championship hump. However, was that not the point of “The Decision”? Wasn’t all of this by design to get LeBron a championship-caliber supporting cast?

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Lil Pump Hit With New Debt Lawsuit After Paying Back $1.6 Million To The IRS

November 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Pump has seemingly been having a resurgence as of late. However, it’s not exactly for musical reasons. Instead, he has been finding himself on numerous in-real-life streams. The likes of Sneako, Adin Ross, N3on, and Fousey have been around Pump on stream. With his music taking a bit of a nosedive in terms of sales, he has pivoted to the online streaming space. After all, it is a pretty lucrative space to be in. There are tons of young fans looking to see what you will do next, and Pump has always been about the antics.

Speaking of antics, in a recent performance, Pump found himself cheering on Donald Trump. He was at Ole Miss when he started a “We Want Trump” chant. He has been on stage with the former President in the past, so this should not have been much of a surprise. Regardless, Pump is back on the political circuit, despite the current climate. Now, however, Pump is facing a lawsuit from IPFS Corporation, according to Radar Online.

Lil Pump Called Out

As the report explains, Pump originally owed a debt of $85,000. He has been paying off this debt and only has a little over $8K to go. However, he allegedly hasn’t continued with his payment schedule. Moreover, there have been legal fees at play here, and the corporation is looking to get that money back. This has led to a lawsuit in which the company wants the debt and legal fees paid to them as soon as possible.

Recently, Pump had to pay off a $1.6 million debt from the IRS. He was able to do it thanks to the sale of his Miami home. Let us know what you think of this development, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the music world. We will always keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.

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Texas Rangers Win First World Series In Franchise History

November 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Texas Rangers are World Series champions after a 5-0 Game 5 shutout against the Arizona Diamondbacks. A pitching gem from Nathan Eovaldi and some clutch top-of-the-order hitting helped make history for the 62-year-old franchise. Shortstop Corey Seager was named World Series MVP, becoming just the second position player after Reggie Jackson to win the award multiple times. Seager was previously named World Series MVP with the Dodgers in 2020. Furthermore, Game 5 came exactly 13 years after the Rangers lost the 2010 World Series to the Giants. In a twist of fate, then-Giants manager Bruce Bochy was the one to lead the Rangers to this year’s title.

Beyond a 9-1 drubbing in Game 2, the Rangers were in firm control of the World Series from start to finish. Arizona was never able to find a consistent answer to the Rangers, especially the team’s penchant for late-inning heroics. Furthermore, the Rangers were unstoppable on the road throughout the playoffs. They went a perfect 11-0 away from Globe Life Field.

Rangers Make History

THE TEXAS RANGERS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! pic.twitter.com/hhHYTSrp4S

— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) November 2, 2023

“We’ve just got a group of winners. When the bus driver’s driving slow, we tell him, `Hey man, you know you’re driving a group of winners,’ so we believed it through and through. Maybe we struggled at home, but we got it done on the road, and we’ve got a special group,” first baseman Nathaniel Lowe said after the shutout win. Meanwhile, starter Nathan Eovaldi, 5-0 on the postseason, praised the team effort. “I kind of joked around: I don’t know how many rabbits I have in my hat. I didn’t really do a great job tonight in attacking the zone. But our defense, incredible again.”

With the Rangers’ win, just five MLB teams remain without a World Series title. The Rockies, Brewers, Mariners, Padres, and Rays are all without a Fall Classic trophy. Furthermore, the Mariners remain the only team in the league without a World Series appearance. However, with the World Series decided, the league turns to an equally historic offseason. Leading the free agency class is Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani, who is widely expected to leave the Angels and pursue a winning culture.

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