Tracee Ellis Ross is certainly no stranger to turning heads with her iconic looks, but evidently, the 51-year-old doesn’t need to be wearing much of anything to elicit big reactions. Recently, the Los Angeles-born actress took to social media to share a flirty poolside mirror selfie, posing in an eye-catching brightly-colored bikini. She also shared a clip of herself taking a refreshing “first dip,” and sipping on a glass of wine. Clearly, Ross is living her best life, and fans are totally here for it.
“I repeat, why is this woman still single?!” one Instagram user asks in 2cool2bl0g‘s comments section. “She is a gem,” someone else notes. Of course, there’s a flood of additional thirsty fans praising Ross for both her snatched figure and her confidence.
As expected, there are also a few critics with less-than-nice things to say about Ross posting thirst traps despite being in her 50s. Clearly, however, most viewers have zero complaints. Ross isn’t the only mature lady getting her Hot Girl Summer started early either, as Tokyo Toni also recently hopped in her pool to show off her signature twerking skills. While she received some criticism as well, the consensus is that if you’ve still got it, you might as well flaunt it.
Tokyo’s daughter Blac Chyna even chimed in to show her mother some love, arguing that haters should start taking notes. “I love this woman haha Body been giving honestly We need to learn from Tokyo she’s living life to the fullest , no stress !!! Have Fun y’all this summer and be careful ,” she wrote. What do you think of Tracee Ellis Ross showing off her bikini body just in time for summer? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Meek Mill has shared his own take on his former rival Drake’s famed timestamp series with the release of a vulnerable new single entitled ‘5AM in Philly.’
Much discussion and debate has already been had this year over Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s relationship. It really kicked into gear earlier this month when full-on divorce rumors began to swirl. Following reports that they had broken up J-Lo got caught liking a post that many thought was a subtle message to her hubby, while Ben was spotted out and about without his wedding ring. Since then those photographing Affleck have kept a close eye out on whether or not he’s sporting the ring whenever he’s spotted.
Photographers recently caught the pair leaving the high school graduation of one of Ben’s daughters. Surprisingly they were holding hands while walking together, though TMZ notes they look “tense.” They go on to point out that despite the hand-holding the pair left the graduation separately. After which they returned to the two different houses they’ve been living in. It’s unclear exactly how much to glean from the hand-holding, but the couple are at least able to put their differences aside for a family event. We’re not permitted to post the images directly on HotNewHipHop, but if you’d like to see them, you can do so by clicking the Via link below.
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 30: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are seen out and about on March 30, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
Earlier this week, some potentially bad news for Jennifer Lopez’s previously announces Las Vegas residency emerged. Reports of low ticket sales have circulated already about the residency. But the New York Post reported that it could even cost her the residency itself. A source confirmed to them that negotiations over the residency are still ongoing. The poor performance of Lopez’s current tour certainly isn’t doing much to help her cause.
What do you think of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck holding hands outside his daughter’s high-school graduation? Do you think its a good sign for the couple going forward? Let us know in the comment section below.
Bow Wow has apparently been quite the philanthropist (while missing the point) in the rap game as of late, as he recently threatened to reveal which MCs owe him money. “yo! yall think 50 gotta long list of rappers owing hiM MONEY??!!!” he asked on Twitter on Thursday night (May 30). “IMA START NAMING RAPPERS THAT OWE ME AND BEEN RUNNING OFF WITH THE PAPE FOR 3 yrs! dont let that like mike s**t fool you! I WANT MY MONEY!!!! ima start naming u n***as.” With a new collaboration with Chris Brown coming up soon, maybe that’s part of Breezy’s repayment plan.
Jokes and completely unfounded speculation aside, Bow Wow also has plenty to reflect on when it comes to how he made his money, such as his recent recollection of how T.I. helped craft his 2003 album, Unleashed. “This is before the King album, this is before A.T.L., this is young Tip… Me and Tip wrote that third album together with my man R.O.C.,” he told The Art Of Dialogue, specifically clarifying that this was his first project without Jermaine Dupri’s input and that he hit the Atlanta trap pioneer up after advice to do so from his A&R Kawan “KP” Prather.
“Me and Tip really kicked it,” Bow Wow continued. “We had moments, especially in the studio. Him giving me that freedom, him teaching me how to write. Cadence, bars, song structure, just everything. He was giving me the answers that I wanted Jermaine to give me. He was definitely a hundred in the studio. Tip was, that’s my dog. Even to this day, that’s my big bro right there.” Despite his current legal dispute with Dupri’s father, it’s clear that whatever issues during or after Unleashed are water under the bridge.
Meanwhile, Bow Wow also reflected on kicking his lean habit, something which he thinks has really turned his life around. The only thing that could make it even better, it seems, is if all these alleged rappers start paying their debts. Maybe he’ll spend the rest of his career looking for this. But maybe this isn’t the exaggerated situation some folks might paint this as.
The friends and family edition of the Nike SB Dunk Low x Futura Laboratories collaboration adds an exclusive touch to the release, making it a coveted collector’s item among sneaker enthusiasts. With limited availability, this pair is sure to become a highly sought-after addition to any sneaker collection. The Nike SB Dunk Low has long been celebrated for its iconic design and versatility, making it a favorite among skaters and sneakerheads alike. Overall, the collaboration with Futura Laboratories adds a new dimension to the silhouette, elevating it to new heights of style and creativity.
The Friends and Family pair showcases a semi-translucent orange rubber sole paired with a clean midsole. Also, the uppers boast a vibrant mix of colors and designs, crafted in collaboration with Futura Laboratories. Additionally, a pink leather Swoosh adorns the sides, and Nike x Futura branding is featured on the tongues.
Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Nike SB Dunk Low x Futura will be released in May. Moreover, this friends and family pair could be limited to 250 pairs. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $135 when they are released. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, turned 18 this week and petitioned to change her name right away. The teenager filed paperwork, according to TMZ and People, asking to have the last name “Pitt” legally removed. She chose to go by Shiloh Jolie instead. The announcement coincides with the tumultuous eight-year divorce between Jolie and Pitt, during which time Jolie has accused Pitt of physically assaulting her and one of their six children, which he disputes. Some of the children seem to have disassociated themselves from Pitt in recent years, at least publicly.
Shiloh’s decision to omit the “Pitt” surname now appears to be in line with a Jolie-Pitt family pattern. A playbill named their daughter Vivienne as “Vivienne Jolie” rather than “Vivienne Jolie-Pitt.” She assisted Angelina Jolie in producing the new musical The Outsiders, where the “Pitt” name was omitted. It’s unclear, though, if Vivienne has changed her name officially as well. The oldest of the couple’s sons, Maddox, then 20 years old, was allegedly using “Pitt” as his name on non-legal documents and had testified in a way that “wasn’t very flattering towards Brad” during the former couple’s custody procedures in 2021, according to reports.
Zahara, their 19-year-old daughter, identified herself as “Zahara Marley Jolie” in an initiation video when she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority at Spelman College last year. Apart from Shiloh, it’s unclear if any of the other kids have filed formal requests to alter their names. After two years of marriage, Jolie filed for divorce in 2016. She and Pitt were officially proclaimed single in 2019. A Pitt source told PEOPLE in August 2022 that, despite the exes’ protracted custody dispute, the 60-year-old actor hoped to soon find better ground with his kids. “It’s been a sad situation for years,” they clarified.
Naturally, the Jolie-Pitt family is used to these kinds of antics. After all, Brad was born William Bradley Pitt and gave up his first name when he relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career, while Angelina gave up her father Jon Voight’s surname to become Angelina Jolie. Overall, their family drama keeps developing.
Drake, his producer Noah “40” Shebib, and the rest of the OVO crew have been under fire ever since March of 2024 thanks to rap beef. However, as a result of those back-and-forth diss tracks, another conversation emerged about how they allegedly expect certain treatment from the media and their peers. Moreover, you probably already heard the claim that DJ Cipha Sounds played Kendrick Lamar’s PDF-file-alleging “Not Like Us” at Toronto, and that 40 responded with a scathing condemnation. Turns out that Cipha didn’t actually play the track and removed the post, but he had another similar story to tell Peter Rosenberg on the Juan Ep Is Life show that illustrates their issues with the two.
Furthermore, DJ Cipha Sounds recalled when he posted an old picture of him with longtime collaborator Pusha T, and how 40 criticized his post directly to him given Drake’s beef with the Clipse member. “To not be a d**k,” Cipha took the photo down, which led Peter Rosenberg to remark on an incident where his critique of the “God’s Plan” music video got him a very angry phone call from The Boy. According to Rosenberg, the issue with this OVO duo is that they expect “the homie treatment” from the media and fellow artists. The real problem lies in how they just supposedly expect this leniency and support without giving these celebrities a reason to do so.
Peter Rosenberg & DJ Cipha Sounds Speak On Drake & 40
Peter Rosenberg accuses Drake of latching on to whoever the hottest person is right now and says the issue with Drake and his producer, 40, is that they want the homie treatment.
Also, Cipha Sounds speaks about another time when Drake’s producer, 40, was mad at him for posting a… pic.twitter.com/QS4Z08BDLP
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) May 31, 2024
For example, Peter Rosenberg brought up that he hasn’t talked to Kendrick Lamar in years, but is still connected to the TDE camp. Even though he hasn’t spoken with K.Dot in a while, folks like Top Dawg and Punch still hit him up, send him tracks, and stay in touch. On the flip side, in the radio host’s opinion, Drake simply attaches himself to hot media personalities like Adin Ross, Bobbi Althoff, and DJ Akademiks for the clout of it and doesn’t do his part to be a “homie” in return. However, Rosenberg also clarified that these reactions are very understandable and especially so right now, given that Drizzy’s team has suffered violence that, while unconfirmed and unlikely to connect to the rap battle, has everyone on edge on top of feeling defensive against popular diss tracks.
Some people don’t think the beef is over, but it’s clear that most of us are taking a more retrospective look at the whole thing. Allegedly, so are Drake and 40 by keeping their loyalties and circles skeptical and in check. But what Peter Rosenberg and DJ Cipha Sounds are talking about is much more complicated, gray, and nuanced than simple fake love. That’s a song by the 6ix God, and what they’re talking about is something that no track can really tackle either way.
In the early 2010s, a raw, uncompromising sound began to emerge from the streets of Chicago’s South Side. This sound defied the commercialized rap of the mainstream and captured the harsh realities of life in poverty-stricken, violent neighborhoods. A young artist named Chief Keef ignited this sonic revolution with his gritty rhymes and menacing beats, creating a new hip-hop subgenre: drill music.
Defining The Drill Sound
Born Keith Farrelle Cozart, Chief Keef’s rise to hip-hop fame is attributed to the development of the drill sound. Chief Keef’s songs, from his breakout mixtape Back from the Dead to his debut album Finally Rich, exhibited drill’s raw, aggressive lyrics accompanied by ominous beats. Chief Keef’s sound included elements that would come to define drill music. His flow was unique—a melodic, almost slurred delivery that prioritized vibe and emotion over technical proficiency. With ominous synths, hard-hitting 808s, and an intense cadence that reflected life on the streets, his beats were menacing. Moreover, Chief Keef’s music conveyed the dynamism of drill, an expression of marginalized communities’ struggles and triumphs. Often overlooked or misrepresented in mainstream media, his lyrics paint vivid pictures of the oppression he grew up in.
Shaping The Sound Of Hip-hop
The impact of Chief Keef’s pioneering work was felt almost immediately. Back from the Dead, his breakthrough mixtape launched him onto the scene in 2012. The project, which included viral hits like “Love Sosa” and “I Don’t Like,” showcased Chief Keef’s unique sound and style. The “I Don’t Like” music video offered a voyeuristic glimpse into Chief Keef’s world. In a sparsely furnished apartment, the young rapper leads a throng of friends in moments of raw authenticity.
As Chief Keef’s fame grows, Kanye West’s unauthorized remix of “I Don’t Like” is released. The remix features guest verses from Pusha T, Big Sean, and Jadakiss. Despite not being sanctioned by Chief Keef or his team, this high-profile collaboration cements his position as an emerging artist. It also sets the stage for the ongoing debate over who can truly claim ownership of the drill sound. After the drill sound gained traction, Chief Keef became the center of a bidding war among major labels. Ultimately, he signed a lucrative deal with Interscope Records, solidifying his position as the subgenre’s leading star.
Trailblazing A Genre
But Chief Keef’s influence extends far beyond the confines of the music industry. Using social media and connecting with fans directly enabled him to pave the way for internet-driven artists and the “SoundCloud rap” scene to emerge. As one of the first artists to leverage platforms like YouTube and Twitter to build a loyal following, he bypassed traditional industry gatekeepers to reach a wide audience. As the years passed, Chief Keef’s impact on the sound of contemporary hip-hop has become undeniable. His distinctive style and raw lyricism are heard in the music of artists like YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, as well as countless others.
The influence of Chief Keef goes beyond his music, as he also made an impact on fashion and pop culture. His dreadlocks, face tattoos, and minimalist style inspired a new wave of fashion trends. Meanwhile, his unique slang and catchphrases, such as “glow up” and “thot,” have become part of the hip-hop lexicon. Since his breakthrough, drill music has evolved and spread around the world, with scenes emerging in London, Ghana, and Australia. Listeners can feel Chief Keef’s impact in every gritty beat and raw lyric.
Influence & Legacy
In his new song “Drifting Away,” Chief Keef defiantly takes a shot at Kanye West’s perceived attempts to take credit for inventing drill music. He asserts, “Chief Sosa made drill; Kanye think he did, too.” The lyrical jab emphasizes Chief Keef’s status as the man responsible for the creation of the groundbreaking drill music movement himself. Despite West’s claim, Chief Keef’s defiant response serves as a reminder of his unwavering confidence and adamant stance as a hip-hop figurehead. A trailblazer, he subsequently helped create a musical style that continues to captivate audiences worldwide, inspiring a new generation of artists. Finally, Chief Keef’s legacy is shaped by sincerity, innovation, and dedication to voicing the harsh realities of street life. With his music, Chief Keef leaves a lasting impression on hip-hop, solidifying his status as a true originator.
It’s no secret that Yung Miami’s outspoken and unfiltered demeanor has a lot to do with her success, but evidently, it’s also earned her plenty of criticism. Occasionally, the City Girl will share something with fans that they think crossed the line. This is exactly what happened on a past episode of Caresha Please, in which Yung Miami opened up about some of her more shocking sexual preferences.
At the time, Yung Miami claimed that she was a fan of “golden showers,” leaving many viewers taken aback and disturbed. She’s since retracted the admission, however, admitting this week that it was simply an attempt to promote Resha Roulette. “A n***a NEVER EVER PEE’D on me! I did that to promote my card game [dollar sign eyes and tongue face emoji] & it did exactly what I needed to do!!” she wrote.
Unfortunately for Yung Miami, this did little to quell the backlash, as critics simply went on to slam her for saying something like that for attention. Many also speculated that she was just backtracking due to her potentially former fling Diddy’s current legal issues. Boosie Badazz shared his take on the debacle during a recent interview with VladTV, revealing that while he supports people’s rights to do whatever they want in the bedroom, he simply can’t get behind golden showers.
“When she said she liked to get peed on, that’s just…I don’t have no… I mean, I just don’t like how pee smell. I’m from the hood,” he explained. “I know it’s in the act of sex, but ain’t no piss coming around my sexual.” What do you think of Boosie Badazz’s take on Yung Miami’s now-debunked claims about her sexual preferences? Do you agree with him? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Body been giving honestly 
,” she wrote. What do you think of Tracee Ellis Ross showing off her bikini body just in time for summer? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.