Month: June 2024

Kanye West Has Arrived In Moscow According To Russian Media

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According to various Russian media outlets, Kanye West arrived in Moscow this week for collaborator and designer Gosha Rubchinskiy’s birthday. While this is all still a little bit unclear, new photos and videos show him apparently arriving at a Four Seasons hotel along with some other footage of his arrival. Whether Ye has other plans in Russia or not is a mystery, but we know that there’s plenty of hot topics to debate and discuss with this visit. Many called him out for appointing Rubchinskiy as Yeezy’s head of design last year due to the Russian designer’s alleged history of soliciting explicit pictures from minors.

Furthermore, this news arrives amid a new lawsuit against Kanye West and his former chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulos. They stand accused of exploiting an app development team’s labor through unfulfilled payments and excessively long shifts into the night, racial discrimination and other forms of prejudice, and showing pornographic content to them despite some of the team being minors. It’s all a pretty nasty array of accusations to which neither party has responded publicly at press time. We’ll see whether or not these international visits are to merely distract from legal scrutiny or indicate that Ye will want to stay elsewhere.

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Kanye West Reportedly Arrives In Russia

In addition, Kanye West also faces a sexual harassment lawsuit from a former Yeezy employee who made some very serious claims. Not only that, but there were even some alleged text message exchanges supposedly presented as evidence in the lawsuit’s filing. He plans to combat this in court with a countersuit, making his own claims against the former employee. Whether it’s within music, the legal system, or cultural sensitivity, there’s a whole lot of controversy to go around.

Nevertheless, fans think that Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s VULTURES 2 could still arrive one day, and that would at least dampen some of the public impact of these lawsuits. Maybe he will continue to work on the album in Moscow or he was just feeling like saying hi to his friend on his special day. Regardless, there’s too much to properly digest on the Ye train right now, a sadly common fact. We’ll see what comes of all this and whether there are any links between these different narratives.

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Drake Embraces Kendrick Lamar’s “69 God” Nickname On Bowling Outing

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s viral lyrical battle continues to be a hot topic of debate, and lately, it appears as though Drizzy has opted to make the best of the undoubtedly tough situation. After the two of them went back and forth with several scathing disses, the general consensus was that Kendrick came out on top. This is due in part to his explosive track “Not Like Us.” In it, he accuses Drake and other members of his OVO crew of being “certified pedophiles,” and more.

In the song, Kendrick also repeatedly calls Drake a “69 god.” It seems like he wasn’t too offended by this, however. Over the weekend, the hitmaker was spotted out bowling with some friends, and using this as his player name. It remains unclear exactly what Kendrick meant by the lyric, though of course, social media users have plenty of theories.

Read More: Drake Seemingly Accuses Spotify Of Certifying Fake Streams Of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

Drake Makes Light Of Kendrick Lamar Beef With “Not Like Us” Reference

Last week, for example, Keke Palmer hopped online to question what the nickname is supposed to suggest. She argued that if it was a reference to the rapper’s bedroom habits, it should actually be taken as a compliment. Her remarks sparked a debate among fans, with many agreeing with her or sharing their own interpretations of the line. Some also believe it could be a reference to fellow artist 6ix9ine, who’s dealt with his own fair share of sexual predator allegations in the past.

Either way, it’s clear that Drake is unfazed by the shady nickname, and has even gone so far as to embrace it. What do you think of Drake seemingly making light of Kendrick Lamar’s “69 god” jab during a recent bowling excursion? Are you surprised or not? What do you think Kendrick meant by the nickname? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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YSL Woody Affiliate Reportedly Murdered In Atlanta Amid Young Thug RICO Trial

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A lot of speculation is running rampant online right now due to the alleged murder of an affiliate of YSL Woody’s supposedly named Tay. Moreover, this discussion is happening because of Woody’s involvement as a witness in the Young Thug and YSL RICO trial, and how folks are claiming that there must be a connection here. We want to make it clear that there’s little confirmation on whether a shooting victim is actually an associate of the YSL member’s, and that any theories about the reason for this attack are purely speculative and unrelated to the case at press time. The tragedy occurred in Southwest Atlanta early Sunday morning (June 30) at an apartment complex in Peyton Place off of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, and police reported no other injuries.

Furthermore, the last update we got concerning YSL Woody and the Young Thug trial are about theories seeking to answer why Thug might not have paid for Woody’s legal fees. These rumors landed on the Internet courtesy of 1090 Jake’s recent interview with DJ Vlad on VladTV, and are also unconfirmed as of writing this article. There was a big back and forth between whether or not Woody would testify in the case, which obviously prompted its own heated debate around the idea of snitching. It’s been an unfortunate narrative in the case either way, albeit an expected one given the circumstances of these alleged crimes.

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YSL Woody Affiliate Allegedly Shot

Meanwhile, other folks are instead focusing on a very interesting recent Young Thug tweet. “Whateva wham say goes,” Thugger sent out, and “Wham” is his nickname for Lil Baby. As you’re probably aware, Baby has been dissing Gunna for a while now, a former close partner still on YSL that many folks launched snitching claims against after his plea deal in this trial. Did the Atlanta trap pioneer cosign one of his protege’s attacks against another or does this have nothing to do with the case?

Either way, we still have to see what comes of this mystery murder, and whether there’s an actual link to YSL Woody here. There are also rumors that Thug’s brother Unfoonk will reveal some important information soon. Many fans raised eyebrows at his musings on whether to “set the record straight,” considering that he also took a plea deal. It’s all a pretty confusing and concerning affair, so we’ll see what happens with it.

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Foolio’s Alleged IG Hacker Boasts About $250K Promo Earnings After His Death

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Earlier this month, Jacksonville rapper Foolio was tragically shot and killed while celebrating his 26th birthday at a Tampa Airbnb. The unexpected incident has resulted in an outpouring of love and support from his fans, peers, and family members. Not everyone has been respectful in the aftermath of his death, however. Last week, it appeared as though the late artist’s Instagram account had been hacked, as it became active once again.

At first, the account left a trash can emoji under a post by one of Foolio’s longtime rivals, Yungeen Ace. It was in response to the Yungeen Ace’s diss track “Game Over,” and garnered a sarcastic reaction from him. The account went on to share an odd promotional video, in which Foolio urged fans to follow a company’s account.

Read More: Foolio’s Instagram Posts Promo Video Amidst Hacking Confusion

Foolio’s Instagram Account Is Still Active Despite His Death

For obvious reasons, this left fans confused, and questioning who could be behind the strange posts. This is still unconfirmed at the time of writing, though the alleged hacker continues to be active online. Recently, for example, they took to the late rapper’s Instagram Story to boast about how much they earned from the aforementioned ad. “First rapper to make $250K off a promo ad,” they wrote. Commenters are weighing in on the bizarre activity in DJ Akademiks’ comments section, and most agree that it’s far from tasteful.

“Page being more active in the afterlife is cr*zy,” one social media user says. “Everyone saying he faked his death, nah it’s just his people disrespecting tf outta his name and making money off a deadman,” someone else writes. What do you think of Foolio’s Instagram account seemingly getting hacked days after his passing? Are you surprised or not? What about the alleged hacker boasting about their promo earnings? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

Read More: Yungeen Ace Responds To Foolio’s IG Being Hacked After His Death

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50 Cent’s Friend Meets With Meek Mill’s Camp To Apologize For Dissing Him

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We all know that 50 Cent and Meek Mill don’t always get along, but it seems like their spats have been enough to rope their entourages in. Moreover, some folks on both MCs’ camp have launched some scathing attacks against the latter, including Fif’s friend Mike Knox’s disses against the Philly MC. However, everyone is always capable of acknowledging when they’ve gone too far, and while the two rappers might not be letting bygones be bygones here, hopefully they take inspiration from their crews. Knox apparently met with one of Meek’s friends to apologize for his actions and forge a better bond.

“We just bumped into each other,” 50 Cent’s friend Mike Knox told Meek Mill’s friend. “We had a serious conversation about this situation with Meek and how I was out of pocket, how I was wrong, right? How I was f***ed up, how I was disrespectful. I wasn’t on man time, how I got caught up in the bulls**t with the Instagram and being disrespectful. We had something going on together where we always supposed to do something together and switch, and I got on some bulls**t. Right, with the Meek Mill hate train, with the disrespect and with saying anything that wasn’t supposed to be said on a man’s time. And as a man, I apologize. I was wrong, it shouldn’t have happened. It’s not going to happen again, that’s not how we move, that’s not how we handle s**t. As a man, Meek, I apologize. As a man, [Meek’s friend], I apologize, and this s**t won’t happen no more.”

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50 Cent’s Friend Apologizes To Meek Mill

Furthermore, Meek Mill also has some other rap beefs to handle, such as a reignited feud with Soulja Boy. Folks may remember that he got a lot of recent flack for his alleged connection to the Diddy accusations, and many clowned him for his supposed relationship with him. It all became a pretty nasty affair, and one that Meek’s had to deal with for a while now. Hopefully this move from the 50 Cent camp inspires some more reconciliation.

Meanwhile, 50 Cent recently fell victim to a Twitter hack that made $720K in minutes off of a cryptocurrency scam. He probably has more worries about that right now than about Meek Mill. We’ll see if they actually make up at some point in the future in a more grand and official manner. But props to their circle for opening those conversations.

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Camila Cabello Pays Tribute To Nicki Minaj’s Iconic Prague Video

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Camila Cabello is riding the high from her new album C,XOXO, and making sure to pay homage to some previous female legends in the process. Moreover, she recently posted a video of herself walking to her private plane at night. “This is how a bad b***h travels from Denmark to Glastonbury. You b***hes can’t even spell Glastonbury,” the singer remarked in the clip while spinning around as she made her way closer to the aircraft. This, of course, is a reference to and a full-blown recreation of an iconic Nicki Minaj video in which she basically does the exact same thing and makes the exact same statement, but from London to Prague.

Furthermore, we know that Camila Cabello is a big rap fan, so this tribute to Nicki Minaj isn’t really a surprising or confusing gesture. After all, Drake haters everywhere conceded that his new collabs with Cabello on C,XOXO are certified summer smashes, even if not everyone’s on board with that. Regardless, there are also appearances on this new album from the City Girls (JT and Yung Miami), Playboi Carti, and Lil Nas X, so there’s plenty of hip-hop representation on here. Some fans might raise an eyebrow at this given the Cuban native’s history with alleged racism and the inevitable discourse of a pop-rap crossover’s potential exploitation, but it’s clear that this is an act of appreciation more than anything else.

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Camila Cabello’s Nicki Minaj Homage

Regardless of where you fall on that debate, there’s another debacle that you might disagree with Camila Cabello on as well depending on your view. She recently commented on the battle between her collaborator Drake and Kendrick Lamar, lamenting the constant beef and proposing that they bury the hatchet. “Drake is such a delight,” the 27-year-old shared. “It’s so frustrating to see people talk about someone you know in a negative way. You’re like, ‘Dang, if only you guys could just have dinner or something.’”

Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj has bigger fish to fry than Camila Cabello, what with Ice Spice speaking on alleged negative messages that leaked concerning the young star’s thoughts on her. “Sometimes I’m tempted to engage with certain things,” Spice remarked. “But I also realized you’re just going to give it legs to grow and run with and sometimes I think you can overexplain yourself a little bit. So, I just like to focus on what I can control and what really matters.”

Read More: City Girls Fans Question Why JT & Yung Miami Are Listed As Separate Artists In Camila Cabello Tracklist

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Diddy’s Attorneys Didn’t Drop Him At Lady Gaga’s Request, Spokesperson Confirms

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It’s no secret that Diddy’s currently dealing with his fair share of legal woes. Aside from being at the center of a federal sex trafficking investigation, he’s facing various lawsuits and damning allegations from exes and former associates. Over the weekend, it was revealed that his attorneys no longer want any part of it. Reportedly, the mogul was dropped by New York City law firm Grubman, Shire, Meiselas & Sacks. News Nation previously claimed to have chatted with an insider, who told the outlet that the decision was made per the request of another one of the firm’s high-profile clients. “Lady Gaga said she was leaving [the firm] if they didn’t drop Diddy. And she’s too big to lose,” the source reportedly said.

Now, however, a spokesperson for the firm has cleared things up with Page Six. According to them, the decision to drop Diddy had nothing to do with Gaga. Instead, they say it was related to the multiple lawsuits he’s currently facing, as well as the disturbing allegations he’s been hit with over the past few months.

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Diddy Was Reportedly Dropped Due To Lawsuits & Allegations

Diddy’s Attorneys Didn’t Drop Him At Lady Gaga's Request, Spokesperson Confirms
Lady Gaga attends Netflix Maestro LA special screening at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on December 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emilio Madrid/Getty Images for Netflix)

“The decision to part ways with Mr. Combs was proactively made by the partners in the firm a number of months ago as they felt it was the right thing to do,” the spokesperson also explained. “The report that the decision was the result of client pressure just isn’t true.”

What do you think of a spokesperson for Grubman, Shire, Meiselas & Sacks confirming that Lady Gaga didn’t get Diddy dropped? What about them claiming that it has to do with the various lawsuits and allegations he’s currently facing instead? Are you surprised? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Polo G Features In TwoTiime’s Heartfelt “Yesterday” Video Single

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It’s been a long time coming for Canadian rapper TwoTiime. The Ottawa-born rapper has been revving up for the release of a new project since the latter half of 2023. His deal with Polo G’s Capalot ODA label and Columbia Records sparked curiosity about his next move, and the two singles he released after the announcement felt left many longing for a release date for his major label debut. Fortunately, he’ll be coming through with some new heat before the end of the year. His new single, “Yesterday,” indicates promising things to come from the budding Canadian star.

On “Yesterday,” TwoTiime reflects on this transitional period in his life, where he speaks on adjusting to his newfound lifestyle and manifesting his dreams while detailing the hardships he faced to get to this point. It’s a heartfelt single that showcases TwoTiime’s vulnerability but also, his resilience through the tough times. “I’m the top dog, I’ve been known for having motion/When it gets hard, that’s a test to your devotion,” he raps in the second verse. The song was accompanied by a new visual that heavily features appearances from Polo G. 

“Yesterday” marks the second release from the “Off Some” rapper this year, following his Valentine’s Day-inspired single, “4 U.” However, “Yesterday” truly sets the tone for what we should expect from him for the remainder of the year. Check out his latest song below and keep us posted on your thoughts in the comment section below. Is TwoTiime the next to blow from Canada?

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TwoTiime Shines On His New Single

Quotable Lyrics
I’m a block star, five star, feel like I’ve been chosen
Duckin’ cop cars on my block when homes are broken
I’m the top dog, I’ve been known for having motion
When it gets hard, that’s a test to your devotion

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