New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been hit with some challenges ever since he took office. Overall, he isn’t exactly the most popular man in the world. Many are unimpressed with the changes he has made to the city and public transportation in particular. Moreover, some believe the city has become way too overpoliced since he took office. Now, however, Adams faces a new dilemma thanks to the allegations against Diddy. As Adams suggested last week, he is thinking of revoking the artist’s key to the city.
Recently, Adams was on 94.7’s “Jonesy in the Morning” radio show. It was here where he was asked again about the Diddy scandal and the footage of the artist hitting Cassie. Adams reiterated that it was disgusting and that he may have to take his key of the city away. “That video, as you saw, was really, really painful to watch,” Adams explained. “As a person who has two sisters, you know, I was really troubled by it.”
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 28: Mayor Eric Adams speaks at the Billie Holiday Theatre in Restoration Plaza on July 28, 2022 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn borough in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Eventually, host Tarsha Jones joked “If all else fails, just change the locks.” This subsequently led to a hearty laugh from Adams who found the comment amusing. All-in-all, it isn’t that easy, especially since the city has never had to do something like this. At this stage, there is no telling if they even can revoke his key. Only time will tell what happens next for Diddy as many look to distance themselves from him.
Let us know what you think of the decision Mayor Eric Adams has to make, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that he should revoke Diddy’s key to the city? Would that send a message or do you find it to be an empty gesture at this juncture? 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.
Two vehicles owned by rapper Kodak Black was vandalized with the windows smashed out after one of the mother’s of his children suspected him of hooking up with one of his other baby mamas.
Maranda Johnson, who recently gave birth to Kodak’s youngest son, posted a picture on IG showing two of Black’s cars vandalized with the windows broken out, which she seemingly was taking credit for.
“Hoe yo shit next! Bitches better find them a bitch to play with.” She also said, “Fuck n-gga you just played yourself. I’ll see you in court fuck n-gga.”
In another post, Johnson took shots at Maya, Kodak’s first baby mama, for getting close again to the “Roll In Peace” rapper.
Johnson said, “You doing all that groupie shit and still don’t got shit. Everything he buy King you sell it to buy drugs. You dead beat ass bitch. You so proud to get fucked and sent home. How you a side bitch to yo own bd??”
Video clips of Kodak Black hanging out with Maya and their eight-year-old son King Khalid seemed to be the catalyst that set off Miranda’s anger. One of those videos show the rapper asleep in bed with his ex-girlfriend.
Black, who has four children in total, including two with Maranda Johnson, has yet to comment on the damage done to his vehicles.
Roddy Ricch had a huge debut album era with Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial: The project went No. 1 and spawned the chart-topping single “The Box.” Since then, he’s come through with the 2021 album Live Life Fast and the 2022 mixtape Feed Tha Streets III. Now he’s ready to add to his legacy once more, as he is gearing up to launch a new era.
On Instagram yesterday (May 30), Ricch shared a new image gallery, photos of him wearing a suit and blankly looking at the camera. He wrote, “2024 is PERSONAL not business.” He also indicated his next project is called The Navy Album by sharing on his Instagram Story a post from a fan page declaring, “The Navy Album era has begun.”
In his 2022 Uproxx cover story, Ricch spoke about his biggest takeaway from the first chapter of his career, saying, “A lot of times, you may get distracted by trying to rekindle relationships with different things. I feel like just what I learned is just sometimes, even if it’s broke, sometimes it’s just better not to deal with certain things or don’t let certain things bother you — everything’s not going to be perfect. Sometimes when you sit down and think about a lot of sh*t, you try to make everything perfect, and I feel like the thing I learned is it’s okay to not be perfect. There’s perfect in imperfection.”
In a public apology to Kyrie Irving, Stephen A. Smith admits his previous criticism went too far and has sincerely apologized for it. Many of Irving’s critics have backed off after the star guard made a comeback in Dallas. At last, Stephen A. Smith let down his defenses and apologized in public to Kyrie Irving for constantly criticizing him. Smith apologized in a video posted to his own YouTube account, titled “Kyrie, I apologize.” He apologized for all of his previous remarks against the Dallas Mavericks star player and other things.
The video is 10 minutes long. In it, Stephen A. said,”I feel the way that I feel because I pride myself in being man enough to acknowledge when I’m wrong. If I think I’m wrong because, I think it’s rare, but I was wrong, and for Kenny Smith to tell me that, it hit home in a big way because we go back more than 30 years.” But the apology was made at a time when several NBA players, including Jaylen Brown and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas, were criticizing Stephen A. The most recent incident came to light when NBA icon Kenny Smith disclosed personal details of his chat with Stephen A.
Stephen A. Smith Makes 10-Minute Apology Video To Kyrie Irving
In reaction to Stephen A. Smith’s criticism of Kyrie Irving, Kenny Smith shared details of a profound conversation they had. Kenny said that he spoke with Stephen A. about his concerns over Irving’s position since he considered Irving to be a native of their shared neighborhood during the TNT pregame program. Kenny underlined the significance of appreciating Irving’s development as a basketball player and stressed the need to realize that young athletes go through a maturation process that is distinct from their own experiences.
Stephen A. said in his apology video that the conversation with Smith opened his eyes. He said, “I can count on two fingers how many times he’s thought I was wrong and so his friendship, his brotherhood means a lot to me. But it also reminded me of the brotherhood of all of those that mentored me and have been there for Kyrie,” Overall, it is a good thing for Stephen A. To recognize he was slightly out of line with his past criticisms of Kyrie Irving.
During the most recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the retired MC spoke about Drake and all of the latest hot takes about him. As you can see in the clip below, Budden noted that while Drake’s placement as an MC might be affected, his legacy remains unscathed. In fact, Joe thinks it would take a lot more than just some reference tracks for Drake’s image to truly take a hit. After over a decade of providing us with hits, Budden is pretty confident of Drake’s current standing in the culture.
Joe Budden Podcast speaks on whether they are satisfied with Drake’s music career
“I don’t care what Drake does. For me Drake’s legacy is already cemented, a lot more has to happen for him to look as bad as some of yall want us to view him as. pic.twitter.com/uYtoIsTHDz
“I don’t care what Drake does,” Budden said. “For me Drake’s legacy is already cemented, a lot more has to happen for him to look as bad as some of yall want us to view him as.” Some fans probably would have expected a different take from Budden. However, he has always maintained that he is a fan of Aubrey. Sure, he’s been critical of the Canadian artist, but who hasn’t? Only time will tell whether or not Joe’s hypothesis about Drake gets proven wrong.
Let us know what you think of this take from Joe Budden, in the comments section down below. Do you agree that Drake and his legacy have already been cemented? Is there anything that can happen that would make you change your opinion of Drake? 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.
Don Toliver has announced that his forthcoming album Hardstone Psycho will be dropping on June 14. While there are very few details regarding the tracklist, features, and general content of the project, fans are already excited about a myriad of possibilities. Hardstone Psycho will serve as a follow-up effort to Don Toliver’s 2023 album Love Sick. While many fans appreciated Love Sick upon release, the album failed to leave a truly memorable mark on the hip hop world, meaning there’s a bit of pressure on Don to deliver a classic with Hardstone Psycho. Regardless, here are five things that fans would be overjoyed to see on Don Toliver’s new album this summer.
Don Toliver and Kali Uchis have been a romantic item for over four years, which may surprise some fans. In fact, Kali recently gave birth to Toliver’s first child, linking the pair for the foreseeable future. Given that the couple share such a strong bond, it would only make sense to see Kali Uchis popping up in a few key placements on Don Toliver’s latest album. The couple have previously collaborated on songs such as “Fantasy,” “4 Me,” and “Drugs N Hella Melodies.”
The existing promotional material for Hardstone Psycho points to the project exhibiting themes of personal vulnerability combined with hard-edge trap bangers. Both of these musical styles seem like the perfect backdrop for the musical power couple, especially now that they share a child together.
Like the other signees of Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack outfit, Don Toliver has made a name for himself off his festival appeal. The 29-year-old vocalist has garnered a reputation for delivering electrifying sounds that stir up crowds, and Hardstone Psycho‘s June release makes it ideal for a few Summer anthems. With any luck, Don Toliver’s upcoming album will have at least 2 or 3 contenders for song of the Summer, even if they do have to compete with smash hits like Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” or Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby.“
3. An Appearance From Travis Scott & Other Hip Hop Icons
As mentioned above, Don Toliver is famously signed to Travis Scott’s Cactus Jack imprint, and the pair have collaborated on numerous hit records. Travis holds front-and-center features on each of Don Toliver’s previous albums, making it something of a no-brainer for the Houston MCs to continue linking on Hardstone Psycho.
Don Toliver’s projects tend to be a bit feature-heavy, meaning there should be plenty of room for acts like James Blake, Nav, Sheck Wes, and other frequent collaborators to jump on the album as well. While Don has shown time and time again that he can carry a record without any assistance, fans would surely love to hear him showcasing his chemistry with a few of his industry friends.
When Don Toliver announced that his forthcoming album would be titled Hardstone Psycho, many fans were a bit confused. After all, many listeners wouldn’t describe Toliver’s smooth, rhythmic vocals as “psychotic.” The confusion cleared up as Don began rolling out the project with several singles and visuals, including the recent track “Attitude.”
Apparently, the album is meant to serve as a tribute to Don Toliver’s late uncle, who served as a guiding force in Toliver’s life before passing away. His uncle was part of a motorcycle gang, hence the imagery and aesthetic used in the “Attitude” music video and subsequent album promo. If Don Toliver follows through on this premise, paying homage to his lost loved ones, we’re hoping to hear a few deep and emotional cuts on this album, dotted between the fast-paced party tracks.
1. A Tight, Concise Tracklist
While Don Toliver’s skills are certainly appreciated on albums such as Love Sick and Life Of A Don, these albums have been criticized for dragging out their runtime with unnecessary filler. In the modern streaming era, short concise tracklists loaded with non-stop hits tend to perform well, as they provide infinite replayability over time. With any luck, Hardstone Psycho will clock in at only 10-14 tracks, offering a perfect blend of laid-back chill vibes, festival bangers, and emotional deep cuts, without overstaying its welcome. No matter what Don Toliver delivers on his upcoming album, we’re sure that his core fanbase will be head over heels for the fresh release. The project has already produced a few hot singles, offering some real promise of the quality of the overall work. Hardstone Psycho drops June 14.
Earlier this month, R&B singer Brian McKnight was forced to cancel his show in Detroit after former fans collectively refused to buy tickets, citing his notorious mistreatment of his biological children. The controversy intensified when McKnight claimed his ex-wife Julie McKnight was preventing him from assisting their son Niko with his cancer battle.
Fans began calling Brian out last week after he referred to his biological children as “evil.” The backlash was sparked when Brian congratulated his second wife, pediatric neurophysiologist Dr. Leilani Mendoza’s daughter, on her birthday and graduation, stating he couldn’t ask for a better daughter. This comment was seen as a harsh implication towards his biological daughter, igniting a wave of criticism.
Brian’s longtime fans took exception to his comments, flooding his social media comment sections with accusations and disapproval. Unable to ignore the backlash, Brian engaged with the critics, further fanning the flames of controversy.
The tipping point came when the Motor City Casino in Detroit announced Brian’s upcoming appearance on Facebook. The post was inundated with unfavorable comments about the singer’s family issues and mistreatment of his children. Faced with overwhelming negative feedback, the casino took down the post and announced the show’s cancellation.
The fallout extends beyond Detroit. Concertgoers in other cities, such as Washington, D.C., are also turning on the R&B singer for his outlandish comments and public family disputes. The situation highlights the powerful impact of public opinion and the importance of maintaining a positive personal image, especially for public figures.
For now, Brian McKnight’s future concert plans remain uncertain as he navigates the fallout from this controversy and attempts to repair his fractured public image.
On a recent episode of comedian Andrew Schulz’s Flagrant podcast, The Breakfast Club co-host and culture critic Charlemagne Tha God alleges that Diddy got troubled talk show host Wendy Williams fired from Hot 97 over claims that the Bad Boy founder was homosexual.
Charlemagne delves into the history between his mentor, Williams, and Diddy, which goes back almost thirty years.
“Wendy’s whole thing was Diddy was gay,” Charlamagne said. “That’s why Wendy got fired from Hot 97. Wendy got fired from Hot 97 by Diddy ’cause that’s when Bad Boy was smoking hot. She got fired for putting that out there.”
The former Wendy Williams Show host supposedly had a photo of Diddy in an intimate situation with another man, suggesting that Diddy was gay, which ultimately got her fired from the radio station in 1998.
Former Bad Boy bodyguard Gene Deal also spoke about Williams’ firing in a 2022 interview with Art Of Dialogue.
“The power [Diddy] had with the radio stations in New York, motherfuckers didn’t breathe hard if [Diddy] didn’t want them to,” he said.“[Diddy] got one of the hottest DJs off Hot 97 because she wanted to put up a picture of him getting his pants pulled down. [Diddy] told Hot 97 if they didn’t get rid of her before he got back in New York, that they was not going to get any music from any of his friends, any of the record labels executives that was cool with him. Everyone was going to boycott their station.”
There have been rumors about Diddy’s sexuality for years, however, most recently in his sexual assault lawsuit, producer Lil Rod claims the mogul groped him and tried to groom him into having sex with fellow producer Stevie J.
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