Ashanti reacted to her fiancé and father of her baby, Nelly, joking about her pregnancy, and she’s prepared to take some swings at him.
Month: April 2024
The Weeknd Manager Cash XO’s Home Targeted By Shooting That Leaves 1 Injured
The Weeknd’s manager Cash XO saw his mansion targeted as part of a suspected home invasion, with a shootout leaving a security guard wounded.
Chris Brown Fans Are Convinced His Wild Club Story Is About Kanye West
Chris Brown has detailed a wild night in a club that involved somebody talking about ‘fingers in their booty’ and fans think it’s about Kanye West.
The Honda Battle Of The Bands Will Invite HBCU Marching Bands To Los Angeles For Its First-Ever West Coast Showcase
For the last 20 years, the Honda Battle Of The Bands (HBOB), an invitational showcase that spotlight some of the best HBCU marching bands across the country, made its home on the East Coast. Annual showcases from its launch in 2003 to 2020 (except for a one-year hiatus in 2019) were held in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. After a three-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the HBOB returned in 2023 and Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama was selected as the first HBCU to host the invitational. Another break came in 2024, but now the HBOB is back as they confirmed a showcase will take place in 2025. Here’s the twist: They’re going west for the first time ever.
The HBOB will take over SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Saturday, February 1, 2025 for the 19th showcase in its history. Six bands will receive the honor of participating in the invitational for its West Coast debut. The bands for the showcase will be selected through a voting process that includes HBOB fans, HBCU band directors and students, and Honda representatives. Voting begins on July 15 and fans can cast their vote on the HBOB website. Tickets for HBOB 2025 go on sale on May 15 on the HBOB website.
“Honda continues its commitment to powering the dreams and success of HBCU students by providing experiences and opportunities like Honda Battle of the Bands,” said Yvette Hunsicker, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “Bringing Honda Battle of the Bands to California will provide a platform for these young musicians while expanding awareness of the rich legacy of HBCU schools.”
Ahead of HBOB 2025, Honda showed its commitment to HBCU music education with a $50,000 grant to Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The grant is dedicated to “awarding scholarships that will power the academic ambitions of HBCU student-musicians across the country,” according to a Honda press release. More information about the scholarship program can be found on the Thurgood Marshall College Fund website.
Mary J. Blige Is ‘Definitely’ Aiming To Retire From Music Soon And She Gave An Approximate Timeline
At the moment, it looks like we may be in the final years of Mary J. Blige’s music career, and this is coming from Blige herself.
In an interview with Extra, Blige said, “Right now, I’m definitely gonna do some more acting and I’m definitely gonna retire in, like, five or six years.”
She also noted, “Right now, I’m still doing what I’m doing but not as often as I was doing it because I don’t have to now.” As for what she’s singing about these days, she said, “Mary is singing about life. Life… love… being stable and understanding you can have things like love. You can have a good life.”
Blige has remained relatively active in recent years: Her latest album is 2022’s Good Morning Gorgeous, which followed 2017’s Strength Of A Woman. Notably, she was part of the all-star 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show performance that also included Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar.
It was also just announced that she’ll be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as part of the 2024 class. After the news was announced, she wrote on Instagram, “Beyond Grateful!!!!!! This is incredible!!! God always has the final say!!!! Thank you to my fans all over the world!!!! Tears of Joy!!!!”
Chris Brown Tells Funny Story That Some Fans Think Is About Kanye West
Chris Brown is quite the hilarious and engaging storyteller, as he recently proved on his R&B Money podcast appearance. For a segment about offering a funny anecdote without naming any names, he spoke on an artist who went clubbing with him one night with a lot of women to see another artist perform. Eventually, the former unnamed celebrity took the stage and went on a 45-minute rant, which Breezy says completely killed his vibe and turned the venue into “the waiting room in hell.” There was even an clap-back from the artist about Amber Rose and fingers in their… you know. As such, a lot of people think that the R&B star was talking about his “BEG FORGIVENESS” collaborator, Kanye West.
Furthermore, the clip below shows some footage of the club night that Chris Brown is allegedly referring to, specifically the Amber Rose part of the rant. However, perhaps we’ll never really know for sure whether Kanye West was really the subject of his story, although it seems way too coincidental to interpret it any other way. Regardless, either the Virginia native just has really bad luck with going to the club with Rose’s exes or he forgot that there was readily available footage of this online. It’s also ironic because Ye praised Chris during his latest interview on Justin LaBoy’s The Download podcast.
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Chris Brown Allegedly Tells Funny Kanye West Story, Fans Theorize
“Chris is a god,” Kanye West said of Chris Brown, arguing that great artists like him are marred by “middle men” and find it harder to find massive success. Still, this is all a bit bizarre considering that the two artists have been at odds with each other in the past, such as the debacle about removing Brown from Donda post-release. It seems like right now, it’s all water under the bridge, considering their VULTURES 1 collaboration. But who knows if Ye catches wind of this interview clip and feels some type of way about it?
Meanwhile, the “Run It” multi-hyphenate is supposedly still involved in his Quavo beef, as fans accused him of buying a huge chunk of his latest show’s tickets so that very few people would show up. He hasn’t spoken on it at press time, though, so it’s just a fan theory. But if Chris Brown ever does, we’re sure that it would be quite the amusing story from his perspective. Maybe he’ll have to do so without mentioning the former Migo’s name, just like this alleged Kanye West tale.
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Eric Adams To Appear On “Drink Champs,” Fans Are Not Amused
Eric Adams will be the next guest on N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s popular podcast, Drink Champs. During a preview of the interview, the Mayor of New York discusses Rikers Island, political corruption, affordable housing, and more. Fans aren’t thrilled about him appearing on the show during a time of substantial political unrest in New York City.
“I really want to understand his endgame. There are so many ways to access celebrity. Why use the mayoral seat for this? How does this serve NYC?” one fan on Twitter asked. Another wrote: “It’s going to be one of the most vile interviews I’ve ever seen. Mayor Eric Adams is not a good human being cause of his bad cop mentality. Definitely not for Black folks!” Others came to N.O.R.E. and EFN’s defense in the situation. “I know yall New Yorkers dislike this mayor but this is a major accomplishment for NORE & Drink Champs. #1 Hip Hop podcast,” one user posted.
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Eric Adams Arrives At Donald Trump’s Trial In N.Y.C.
Adams’ appearance on Drink Champs follows a heated interview on The Breakfast Club, last month, during which New York City lawyer Olayemi Olurin pressed him for being a “fearmonger” on crime. She also accused him of “sensationalizing” the recent death of NYPD cop Jonathan Diller. He pushed back against both arguments.
Eric Adams Speaks With N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN
Adams’ appearance on Drink Champs will be dropping on RevoltTV on Thursday. It will be available to everyone online the following Saturday. Be on the lookout for further updates on Eric Adams and Drink Champs on HotNewHipHop.
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Sukihana Claims She Only Sells Sex During Expletive-Filled Rant
Sukihana found herself in a pretty bad situation last week while out in Florida. Overall, the reality star and artist was arrested on a few drug charges, including possession of hard drugs and intent to sell. These allegations are ultimately extremely serious. However, Sukihana hasn’t been too pressed about all of this. In fact, she recently launched a merch line of sorts with her mugshot on it. This is a common move these days, however, you can’t blame Suki for wanting to capitalize on what is mostly a negative situation.
That said, it does seem as though the chatter surrounding this arrest is starting to upset her. With the allegations in place, some are speculating that she is some sort of drug trafficker. Moreover, some have tried to say that she was taking the fall for a man she is dealing with. This subsequently led to a passionate rant over on Instagram Live, where she said that she is not, a drug dealer, despite what some people are trying to say.
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Sukihana Speaks
In fact, Sukihana made it clear that she doesn’t take the fall for men. Furthermore, the only thing she sells is sex and her body. Overall, her rant was filled with swear words, and she did not seem amused. There were even moments where she was yelling throughout the livestream. Clearly, Suki is passionate about the entire ordeal, which makes sense considering the serious nature of it all.
Let us know what you think of these comments from Sukihana, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that she is doing too much with these remarks and IG rants? What do you make of her rise to fame and subsequent collaborations? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.
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Kendrick Lamar Becomes First Rapper To Reach This Unbelievable Milestone
Kendrick Lamar is one of the most successful artists of all time. Overall, he is someone who doesn’t try to make commercial records. Instead, he is known for his pen, and his incredible ability to craft stories and make you think deeply about yourself and the world around you. Somehow, Lamar has been able to accrue commercial success with this approach, which is a special ability to have. His most successful album from a commercial standpoint has been Good Kid, M.A.A.D City which released back in 2012. This album was snubbed from a Grammy, but has forever lived in infamy.
In the eyes of many, this album is Lamar’s magnum opus. There are a plethora of hit songs throughout the tracklist. However, they all tell deep stories about Lamar’s life growing up in Compton. It just goes to show that Kendrick is a talented artist who can pretty much do anything he wants with his art. In fact, just yesterday, the album hit a new milestone that is certainly going to stun some of you. As it turns out, the album has been on the Billboard Hot 200 chart for 600 weeks. This adds up to about 11 and a half years.
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Kendrick Lamar Continues To Win
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ has now spent 600 weeks (11.5 years) on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart
It becomes the 1st rap album in history to achieve this milestone
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It’s hard to believe this album is over a decade old at this point. It feels like it came out just yesterday, although this speaks to the timeless nature of the project. This album will likely remain on the charts for years to come, and for good reason. Hopefully, Kendrick gives us something new, very soon. After all, he is in a feud with Drake, and fans want that response, pronto.
Let us know what you think of this achievement from Kendrick Lamar, in the comments section below. Is GKMC your favorite album from Lamar? Or are there other projects of his that you find yourself gravitating towards? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.
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Young Thug & His Lawyer Fist Bump In Court And Fans Want The Image To Be An Album Cover
Young Thug is currently going through a massive legal battle that could have huge implications for hip-hop as a genre. Overall, Thugger is battling RICO charges in the state of Georgia. Throughout the trial, the State has tried to use lyrics and music video imagery as part of the case. Furthermore, the proceedings themselves have been a huge mess. There has been very little consistency as it pertains to how much progress is made in court on a daily basis. Some believe the trial could extend into 2027, which feels absurd, and quite frankly inhumane.
Despite all of this, Young Thug has managed to maintain a positive outlook in court. Whenever he is in the courtroom, he keeps a smile on his face. Although there are times when he is more stoic, it is simply to keep his family even-keeled as the whole case has been an emotional rollercoaster. On Monday, Thugger was back in court, and he seemed to be in good spirits, again. In the photo below, you can see that he even gave his lawyer a nice fist bump prior to the proceedings.
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Young Thug & His Lawyer
This made for what some believe will soon become an iconic image of the trial. The image made the rounds online, with some fans claiming that this would make for a great album cover. “bro finna turn that to album cover or sumn lol,” one person wrote. “Bro might actually make it out,” said another. No matter the case, it is clear that he legal team cares deeply about his situation. Fans have been impressed with their work, although only time will tell whether or not is pays off.
Let us know what you think of the trial proceedings thus far, in the comments section down below. Do you feel as though all of this has been a complete farce? Do you think there is a chance that Young Thug will be able to come home in the end? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.
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