Month: June 2024

Militarie Gun’s Entrance Music For Post Malone In ‘WWE 2K24’ Will Make You Want To Get In The Ring

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Militarie Gun is taking their signature “ooh ooh” to the ring.

The Los Angeles-based punk band, who released one of the best albums of 2023, provided a new lyric-free song as Post Malone‘s entrance music for the WWE 2K24 video game. “Gun Under The Gun (MFG)” has the trademarks of a Militarie Gun stomper, including a killer riff and, yes, a “ooh ooh.”

You can listen to the song above, and watch Post Malone’s entrance video below.

Militarie Gun singer Ian Shelton talked to New Noise Magazine about how the collaboration with Posty (who’s a fan of the group) came to be.

“I focused on finding iconic elements and figuring out how to make it my own. A wrestling intro needs to start big and iconic, get more aggressive, and then go heavier. That’s how the song ended up — starting big and spacey, then more aggressive, and finally half-time for a total beatdown,” he said. “It’s such a strange crossover and an even stranger song to accompany such a crossover. It’s a very fun thing to put out into the world and see what people think.”

As for why Malone didn’t use one of his own songs as his entrance music, Shelton thinks it’s because “he wanted something that sounded like a wrestling intro, something aggressive, which his own catalog doesn’t necessarily have. He gave us the shot because he believes in us.” Maybe Militarie Gun can join him on the F-1 Trillion Tour?

Did Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Pop Out’ Concert Have A J. Cole Reference?

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Kendrick Lamar fans are convinced they found a J. Cole-related Easter egg in their replays of Kendrick’s Pop Out — Ken & Friends concert. You may remember that at the outset of the titanic conflict between Kendrick Lamar and his longtime rival Drake, J. Cole was actually the one who took up the gauntlet thrown down by Ken on “Like That” first. However, Cole bowed out relatively quickly, leaving the other two stars to battle it out over the course of several increasingly vitriolic diss tracks, including the megahit, “Not Like Us.” So…

Did Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out Concert Have A J. Cole Reference?

According to some fans, yes. During the intro to Kendrick’s 2015 anthem “Alright,” fans swear they noticed an ad-lib that isn’t on the original, meaning that the backing track played during the show was likely taken from “Black Friday,” a double single released by Kendrick and Cole in 2015 on which they rapped on each other’s beats (Ken used Cole’s 2014 Forest Hills Drive track “A Tale Of 2 Citiez.”

Now, as for why Ken’s DJ would throw on that version of the backing track… who knows, really, other than Kendrick and his DJ? Maybe in pulling together the instrumentals for the performance, they dropped the wrong song in the folder. Or perhaps it was a nod and a wink to J. Cole himself, acknowledging him for withdrawing from the fight for his own personal reasons. Honestly, it was such a tiny moment (heck, it took people a week of rewatches to notice it in the first place), maybe it means nothing.

But the way the battle between Drake and Ken played out shows that the Compton native is nothing if not supremely calculating, so there probably is a reason… he’s just not going to tell us about it.

XXXTENTACION’s Father Thanks Kendrick Lamar For His Support Of X’s Career

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Kendrick Lamar was a big fan of XXXTENTACION’s music before the latter’s tragic passing, something that his family won’t soon forget. Moreover, the Florida rapper’s father posted a video thanking the Compton lyricist for his support of his son’s career, specifically his shout-out of the 2017 project 17. Of course, given X’s history of domestic abuse and similar, albeit unconfirmed, accusations against K.Dot, this relationship falls under a darker context. But it doesn’t change the appreciation that the late MC’s family showed to the former TDE member, nor does it justify past actions or close the door on accountability, growth, learning, or recovery.

“Special big-up, shoutout goes to Kendrick Lamar,” XXXTENTACION’s father began his message. “Yeah, powerful king, powerful, powerful. My name is Dwayne Onfroy, father of rapper known as XXXTENTACION. I just want to say, first off all, thank you for giving my son a platform when he was an unknown artist. On his first single. You gave him a shoutout when his album released. You stepped up to the plate for him when a lot of people just stood by and stood back. And Spotify had him under pressure, wasn’t even attempting to play songs. Real king. I’ll always respect you for that, always. California was my home, still love Cali. You understand? Kendrick Lamar: salute, salute, salute. Real yute. Much, much respect, brother.”

Read More: XXXTENTACION Speaks On Sleeping With Jocelyn Flores While Underage In Alleged Leaked Audio

XXXTENTACION’s Father Thanks Kendrick Lamar + X’s Own Past Words For K.Dot

In addition, the mention of Spotify also brings up one of Kendrick Lamar’s controversial alleged moves when it comes to XXXTENTACION. The streaming service threatened to remove X, R. Kelly, and others’ music due to their criminal behavior, something that Kendrick’s label fought against because it would be unjust to subject Black musicians to this rule and not white counterparts. Nevertheless, many saw it as a direct defense of X’s actions despite the real story being more complicated and not directly from Mr. Morale. It’s still a hot-button issue, and one that came up in his beef with Drake.

Speaking of the Toronto superstar, his relationship to XXXTENTACION is much different to Kendrick Lamar’s. They had some rumored beef that involved direct shots and accusations from X, and Drake was even accused of having a hand in his murder. These rumors were quickly debunked by both a court of law and by X’s close friends and loved ones. His legacy is a very complicated one, but Kendrick was one of those who saw the good in him despite the warranted backlash that this empathy prompted.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar & His “Pop Out” Guests See Major Streaming Boost After LA Show

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Latto Drives Fans Wild With Sultry New Song Snippet & Video

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Latto is the darling of a lot of social media admirers in the rap game, and folks are excited about a new tease-heavy social media thirst trap for a couple of different reasons. One of these is some lustful appreciation, and the other is the new song that she’s teasing, which has fans very excited. After all, the Atlanta femcee should be coming through with an album soon, and this would capitalize on a stellar 2024 so far. Some hot singles, remixes, occasionally juicy speculation, and a lot of performance prowess and visibility cemented her as a top-tier talent this year, so we’ll see if she can bank on that potential.

Despite a lot of conversation around Latto focusing on her alleged rap beefs with other female stars, her trajectory is much bigger than that this year. A recent HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash concert, for example, captivated a lot of folks both in the crowd and online, and showed off some real star power. In addition, her steady stream of new verses and singles have kept fans excited all throughout and haven’t been overshadowed by the headlines. It’s been quite the turbulent road so far, but a very fun one to witness.

Read More: Latto Had To Help Usher Sing At Birthday Bash Due To Technical Difficulties

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However, on this topic of slight thirst traps, Latto recently revealed why she chose to get a BBL at age 21. Her story goes that she’s always been a foodie, and when her success and fame led to her going out to eat at expensive restaurants, weight gain and fan comments on her body led to self-consciousness and confidence issues. While the 25-year-old chose to get surgery for this reason, she didn’t suggest that this is a one-size-fits-all “solution” to these “problems.” The beauty standards that procedures like these provoke are always a very personal matter, and one that shouldn’t compare to others’ experiences.

Meanwhile, with a new “Sunday Service” remix out, we’re sure that said hit will continue to light up summer parties. Latto’s got a whole lot more coming, it seems, and most fans couldn’t be more excited at the prospect. Hopefully we get this new track sooner rather than later, and we can witness yet another huge rollout for 2024. The competition is steep, and seeing folks rise to the occasion is always a treat.

Read More: Azealia Banks Shares Her Honest Thoughts On Latto

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Antonio Brown Is Now Making Homophobic Remarks And His Latest Target Is An NBA Draft Pick

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Antonio Brown is someone who has consistently engaged in antics on both social media and in real life. Although he is someone who fans have grown to love over the years, his football career is finished. Overall, his predicament is one of his own doing. Had he not stripped off his clothes in the middle of a game, who knows, perhaps he would be on a team. Instead, he is a media personality now who tends to go over the line on Twitter.

In fact, many believe his Twitter account is run by someone other than himself. After all, some of the memes that have been posted are a bit advanced considering AB’s older tweets. There was a clear shift in his content, and fans believe this is the work of a social media manager. Previously, AB was giving out “Cracker Of The Day” on his page. Now, he is giving out a similar award, but with a homophobic twist to it. We can’t exactly repeat the word, although you will see it in the tweet below. As you can see, his most recent target was Philadelphia 76ers draft pick, Jared McCain.

Read More: Antonio Brown Files For Bankruptcy

Antonio Brown Goes Lower And Lower

Jared McCain is someone who has been privy to numerous homophobic attacks since entering college. He is a player known for painting his nails and making TikTok dances. He is someone who is comfortable in their sexuality, but for some, that isn’t acceptable given that he is an athlete. The sports world has been known to be homophobic, especially towards men. Hopefully, once McCain enters the NBA for good, his teammates will protect him from such vitriol.

Let us know what you think about Antonio Brown and his recent antics, in the comments section down below. Do you believe he has been going way too far with his rhetoric? Do you believe it is actually someone else running the account right now? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world. We will continue to keep you informed on your favorite athletes and their moves.

Read More: Antonio Brown Calls Chrisean Rock A “Dumb A** B*tch” While Also Proclaiming His Desire For Her

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Janet Jackson Raises Fans’ Eyebrows By Posing With A Michael Jackson Impersonator

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Janet Jackson continues to captivate audiences during her tour, but a particular meet and greet participant left many fans puzzled. Moreover, a picture went viral of her posing with someone impersonating her late brother Michael Jackson, which prompted some confused and pretty comical comments from social media users. “I’m sure she didn’t mind, but definitely was on her mind for the rest of the night [crying emoji] prolly still is,” one fan commented under the Instagram post below. Another added: “She better than me, I would have cursed him up down , in and out,” which was another popular sentiment in the comments section.

However, not everyone reacted to this negatively. “I think people forget that he was THEE Michael Jackson,” one user posited. “He’s paying homage. She’s definitely seen this numerous times… She’s obviously cool with it and seems flattered. Nothing negative to see here folks.” As such, maybe this Janet Jackson meet and greet isn’t anything to write home about, or at least was a very personal decision for her that some fans will understandably be in disagreement with. Regardless, you should definitely go to see her live if you get the chance, as viral clips of her working in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” into her live set are just the tip of the iceberg.

Read More: Janet Jackson Shares Throwback Photo Of Michael Jackson On The Anniversary Of His Death

Janet Jackson Poses With Michael Jackson Impersonator

Elsewhere, though, Janet Jackson and the rest of the family might have some financial worries to deal with. Recent reports emerged about the Internal Revenue Service freezing the Jackson estate’s funds due to a tax dispute. We don’t know exactly how much this is affecting the family or Janet specifically, but it seems like a very complex web. After all, the trust is worth an industrial boat-load of money.

Meanwhile, Janet Jackson seems to be living her life to the fullest right now and enjoying every step of the way. She also sparked some romance rumors with Q-Tip after a flirty Instagram birthday post, so she continues to be part of the rumor mill. Maybe nothing will come of this, or we’ll see some more viral meet and greet pics to distract us. Despite how differently each person would react to this situation, it’s not a decision or mentality for us to force on another.

Read More: Janet Jackson Documentary Claims Michael Jackson Would Call Her Names: “Pig, Horse, Cow”

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DJ Screw And The Screwed Up Click Gave Us A 35-Minute Epic With “June 27”

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DJ Screw is easily one of Houston’s most beloved legends. For those who may not know, Screw is the inventor of the “chopped & screwed” sound. Overall, he pioneered an entire scene and inspired artists like Travis Scott, Don Toliver, and many more. Furthermore, he helped found the Screwed Up Click. Sometimes, members of the group would come over to his house to record freestyles. On June 27, 1996, Big Moe, Key-C, Yungstar, Big Pokey, DeMo, Haircut Joe, and Kay-Luv helped record a 35-minute freestyle. Appropriately, the epic collaboration was called “June 27.”

Throughout the freestyle, we get DJ Screw’s signature production style. Slowed-down and syrupy instrumentals help bolster the freestyle’s seven-artist roster. Each MC brings their own flare to the song, but everyone is laidback which helps make the song feel like some sort of kickback. It’s a demonstration of what makes Houston hip-hop so special. Since today is June 27, everyone should be giving this a listen.

Let us know what you think of this epic freestyle, in the comments section down below. What are your favorite elements of Houston hip-hop? Who do you think had the best verse on “June 27?” Is this one of the most iconic pieces of Houston hip-hop history? 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.

Read More: Cam’ron Reveals He Stopped His Crew From Robbing DJ Khaled

DJ Screw Is One Of Houston’s Most Beloved Legends

Quotable Lyrics: Key-C

Now we chilling, now we just leaning
And we coming up, finne pop up on the scene, and
Just got some drank from that boy with that Bird
And you know we just hooked up on some syrup
Now you know we gone, going real strong
I’m thinking riding far, I’m thinking riding long

Read More: Drake’s “For All The Dogs” Credits Include Frank Ocean, DJ Screw, BNYX & Many More

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Nike Air Max Plus “Panda” Officially Revealed

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The Nike Air Max Plus is gearing up for the debut of its “Panda” colorway, blending classic charm with contemporary flair. Featuring a crisp white mesh base, the shoe is accentuated by bold black overlays that wrap around the upper, creating a striking contrast. This design not only highlights the shoe’s sleek silhouette but also enhances its visual appeal, making it a standout in any sneaker collection. Known for its Tuned Air cushioning technology, the Air Max Plus ensures superior comfort and support, making it suitable for both everyday wear and active lifestyles.

This latest iteration of the Nike Air Max Plus “Panda” continues the legacy of the iconic silhouette, offering a fusion of style and functionality. The clean color combination of white and black reflects a timeless aesthetic, appealing to sneaker enthusiasts seeking versatility and modern design. Whether you’re hitting the streets or stepping out in casual settings, the Air Max Plus “Panda” promises to deliver both comfort and style, making it a must-have for those looking to elevate their footwear game with a touch of sophistication.

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“Panda” Nike Air Max Plus

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The sneakers feature a black rubber sole and a white midsole that contains multiple Nike Air bubbles. Also, a white mesh constructs the uppers, with black designs, creating an interesting look for the sneakers. Next, a small Nike Swoosh can be found on the sides and white laces complete the design. Overall, this pair features one of the most iconic color combinations of black and white.

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Nice Kicks reports that the Nike Air Max Plus “Panda” is going to drop sometime this year. Also, the retail price will be $180 when they are released. Let us know what you think of this sneaker, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. We will be sure to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest brands.

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30 Best Rap Songs Of 2024 So Far

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Overall, some of the best rap songs of 2024 have come from the genre’s biggest artists. In fact, a lot of the best music from this year has been the result of beef. From Kendrick Lamar to Drake, we have seen some pretty epic back-and-forths. Furthermore, women rappers have also provided us with sounds that will fill our ears this summer. In fact, it feels like GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, and Latto are giving us hits on a weekly basis. At the same time, fan-favorites like ScHoolboy Q and Smino have helped make this year truly special. So without further ado, here are 30 of the best rap songs of 2024…so far.

30. Drake – Push Ups

29. Denzel Curry – Hot One f.t TiaCorine & FERG

28. Maxo Kream – No Then You A Hoe

27. Common & Pete Rock – Wise Up

26. Smino – mister misfit but ain’t missed a fit in months

25. ASAP Rocky & Free Nationals – Gangsta

24. JP – Bad Bitty

23. GloRilla ft. Megan Thee Stallion – Wanna Be

22. Kendrick Lamar – 6:16 In LA

21. Chief Keef – Runner

20. Yeat – Breathe

19. Megan Thee Stallion – Hiss

18. Cardi B – Enough

17. Doechi ft. JT – Alter Ego

16. J Cole – Trae The Truth In Ibiza

15. Don Toliver – Bandit

14. Sexyy Red – Get It Sexyy

13. NLE Choppa – Slut Me Out 2

12. Kendrick Lamar – Euphoria

11. Tommy Richman – Million Dollar Baby

10. Latto – Sunday Service (Remix) ft. Megan Thee Stallion & Flo Milli

9. Metro Boomin & Future – Drink N Dance

8. Drake – Family Matters

7. GloRilla – Yeah Glo!

6. Vince Staples – Etouffee

5. Flo Milli – Never Lose Me (Remix) ft. SZA & Cardi B

4. Armand Hammer – Doves ft. Benjamin Booker

3. Metro Boomin & Future ft. Kendrick Lamar – Like That

2. ScHoolBoy Q – THank God 4 Me

1. Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us

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[WATCH] Mase Recalls Big L Allegedly Setting Him Up To Be Robbed

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On one of the most recent episodes of Ma$e and Cam’s It Is What It Is sports podcast, the famed former Bad Boy rapper claimed that the late Lamont “Big L” Coleman set him up multiple times to be robbed.

Once both members of the same crew, Children of Da Corn, Ma$e and Cam got into sa few heated debates after the “Feel So Good” rapper accused the Diggin In The Crates member of biting some of his lyrics.

“Me and L start talking and the conversation goes super left you know. Next thing I know, I’m in The Tunnel [a nightclub] and the n***a Fat Joe comes up to me,” he explained. The two rappers see each other, but Joe decided not to do anything because he had no issue with Mase. “A couple months later, we get into it about something. I think it was over a chick or something,” he continued. He then recalled buying ice cream for the block on 139th Street in Harlem while rocking his first Rolex watch. “I get around the corner on 140th and I walk up 140th on seventh to 141st and a Spanish n***a just run outta nowhere like, ‘Give it up. I’ma kill both of y’all n****s.’”

Check out MA$e’s interview about Big L HERE

Ma$e and former NBA star God Shammgod Wells took off from the robber after Ma$e dropped the Rolex. Shortly afterward, he learned it was Big L who set him up. 

Fat Joe previously discussed his side of the story during an interview with Angie Martinez on Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson in 2022. At the time, he explained that he didn’t realize the person Big L asked him for help beefing against was Mase, who he was friendly with. He admitted that Mase never trusted him afterward.

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