Month: July 2024

Drake’s New Album With Conductor Williams Is Reportedly Dropping Soon

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Drake can’t stop. He announces breaks from the music the way other rappers announce retirements, and none of them stick. The last time the 6 God claimed to be taking personal time, he dropped the critically adored Scary Hours 3. It sounds like he’s getting back into a similar headspace. There hasn’t been a lack of Drake material in recent months, but Ebro dropped a bombshell during the July 30 episode of the Ebro In the Morning podcast. He claimed that the Toronto rapper is going to be dropping an album very, very soon.

Ebro didn’t play coy with his seemingly exclusive information. He came right out on the podcast and made it clear that Drake is in full-on rapper mode. “I heard Drake’s got a project this year,” he told his cohosts. Laura Stylez chimed in, teasing fans with an impending release date. “I heard that it’s coming sooner than we think,” she asserted. The most exciting bit of information, though, came from the third host, Peter Rosenberg. He claimed that Drizzy has been in the studio with Conductor Williams, and the two have been churning out songs together. “I also heard that he has a whole project’s worth of music done with Conductor Williams,” Rosenberg noted. “Which is the opposite [of recent Drake songs], very hip-hoppy.”

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Drake And Conductor Williams Worked On FATD

Fans of For All the Dogs know the magic Drake and Conductor Williams can make together. Williams was responsible for producing “8AM In Charlotte,” which is considered to be one of Drake’s best songs of the decade. He also produced “Stories About My Brother” on Scary Hours 3. The song also contains some of Drizzy’s best rapping in years. If the claims made by the Ebro In the Morning crew are true, than fans will be getting lyrical Drake. It’s possible that not all of Williams’ beats make the final cut of the album, but given their track record, we hope most of them do.

Conductor Williams detailed his working relationship with Drake during a 2023 interview with Complex. “[Drake] is a crafts person,” he said. “And also a person of the arts. That was the main bond. The respect was mutual in that way. He made it so comfortable for me to be myself to where I start sending him the ideas that I’ve always had.” The producer then claimed that Drizzy was one of the greatest artists of his generation. “You got the greatest, one of the greatest artists,” he asserted. “Again, I’m going keep saying this, one of the greatest of my generation inspired to write. Let’s catch lightning in the bottle.”

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50 Cent Dishes on Previous Fat Joe Beef, Drake vs. Kendrick and More

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50 Cent is buzzing lately. From his acquisition of a huge production studio lot in Luisiana to trolling Rick Ross while in Toronto to his successful Final Lap tour that’s been all over the world. To cap off recent success and reflection, the “In da Cub” rapper turned mogul had a wide ranging cover story interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Curtis Jackson, went in on his past feuds with fellow rappers Fat Joe and even Cam’ron, if you remember that and admitted that beefing wasted too much time, driven by his competitive nature. 

“Look, I think we wasted too much time arguing, me and Fat Joe, me and Cam’ron,” said the 49-year-old rapper. “There’s other guys like Jada[kiss], we cleared it up easier. But we wasted time because it was just the competitive nature. It wasn’t like we crossed paths and had real heat for each other.”

50 Cent, further explained that his prolonged feud with Fat Joe, 53, stemmed from their similar personalities. “When we’re at odds, we are at odds, and we did that for a long time,” he stated. “And because of his loyalty to Irv [Gotti] and Ja [Rule] because he worked with them, I was seeing him not be happy from the things that were making me happy.”

The G-Unit films honcho continued, “It’s easy for me to say, ‘F— you,’ if what makes me happy makes you unhappy, then we’re not on the same page and it turns into some s—, and I couldn’t pinpoint what exactly happened.”

Check this, despite their long-standing issues, 50 Cent revealed there was no specific incident that sparked the feud. “Now he’s like my friend, and I don’t care that he has relationships with people that I don’t, because he’s always had those relationships,” he added.

Get this tidbit, 50 Cent also touched on his ongoing feud with Ja Rule, noting that they’ve never spoken. Additionally, he discussed the rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, highlighting the competitive nature of hip-hop. Wait. 50 Cent NEVER SPOKE TO JA RULE BEFORE? HUH? Well, sheesh. Imagine if they had.

“This is hip-hop. I think it’s competitive to a degree, obviously. Even Drake, his position and the attitude and his choices, those are 50 Cent choices. ‘F— it, everybody got to get it then.’ When it becomes Drake versus Kendrick, it’s because it’s the only thing you can put up against Drake’s success,” he said. Makes perfect sense. 

He smartly acknowledged the backlash from some that Drake faces is due to his success but dismissed the idea that it would harm Drake’s career. “I don’t see a loss for Drake,” 50 Cent remarked. “The people who bought Drake material are going to buy Drake material when his next song comes out. Now, the shit that I do, it ruins your whole f—ing career.”

Hey 50, you’re probably right about that.

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Bad Boys: Ride or Die Blows Away The Competition on VOD After Huge Run in Theaters

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If you have not seen “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” then it’s a lot easier now that the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence blockbuster is available on VOD, even as it continues to excel both in theaters and at home platforms. 

The critically acclaimed action-comedy sequel has seen impressive performance in its home video release, dominating the iTunes and Fandango charts since its VOD debut on July 23. Just saying, duh.

According to IndieWire, as expected, the film topped iTunes’ transaction rankings and Fandango’s revenue charts, boosting its already successful run. 

Get this, the film was released 47 days after its theatrical premiere, and the VOD version of “Ride or Die” includes an exclusive post-credits scene, enticing fans to purchase the digital copy. See that’s smart creative marketing. 

Despite its availability on VOD, the film remains a box office contender, currently within the top 10 and edging closer to the $400 million mark globally. So basically let that movie cook in theaters, because it is not done!

Check out these numbers, as of now, it has grossed $395.3 million worldwide, with $203.5 million from international markets and $191.8 million from North American theaters.

Oh but wait, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” is on track to challenge the franchise record set by “Bad Boys for Life,” which earned $426 million in 2020. The franchise’s total earnings have recently surpassed $1.2 billion, largely due to the latest installment’s success.

Naturally, this film marks a significant milestone in Will Smith’s career, serving as a notable comeback. We all love a good comeback story. Smith’s return to the big screen has been met with enthusiasm, contributing to the film’s strong performance both in theaters and on VOD. The combination of star power, loyal fans, and strategic release timing has cemented “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” as a major hit in the action-comedy genre.

So check it out at home if you haven’t seen it yet in theaters and tell us about that end credits scene!

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Juice WRLD Producer Sues The Rapper’s Estate Over Unpaid Royalties

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Juice WRLD died under tragic circumstances in 2019. The rapper’s legacy, however, has only gotten stronger in the five years that he’s been gone. There have been three posthumous studio albums put out under his name, which is more than was released when he was alive. One of these albums, however, has sparked a legal battle between producer Joshua Jaramillo and Juice WRLD’s estate. Jaramillo claims he has yet to be paid royalties for the 2021 song “Girl of My Dreams.”

The song was featured on Juice WRLD’s album Fighting Demons, and is notable for featuring BTS star Suga. “Girl of My Dreams” was released as a promotional single, and peaked at 29 on the Billboard Hot 100. Joshua Jaramillo is credited as a songwriter on “Girl of My Dreams” alongside Juice WRLD, but the court docs assert that he’s still waiting on payment. Jaramillo claims he worked on the song in exchange for 1% of the royalties and 5% ownership of the rights. He’s reportedly reached out to the the rapper’s estate multiple times to secure payment. He attempted to determine how much money the song has made, but the estate did not provide an answer.

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Juice WRLD’s Estate Is Being Sued For Unspecified Damages

Joshua Jaramillo is now suing the rapper’s estate for unspecified damages. The producer is also demanding he be shown the accounting numbers for “Girl of My Dreams.” The music Juice WRLD’s estate has released since the rapper’s death has been a source of intense debate. Some fans feel the rapper would have preferred to keep unreleased music, well, unreleased. Others are eager to hear what he had in the works prior to his death. Juice WRLD’s estate issued a statement addressing their decision to release posthumous albums in 2021.

“He left behind an astonishingly deep catalog of music,” the statement read. “That will ensure his fans will have new songs to listen to for years to come.” The legal complications brought about by Joshua Jaramillo is not stopping the estate from putting out even more music. Juice WRLD’s sixth album, and fourth posthumous, The Party Never Ends, is slated for release in 2024. The album has been teased since 2021, and is rumored to feature an Eminem collaboration. Juice and Eminem previously appeared on the song “Godzilla.”

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Kim Porter’s Friend Denies Rumor Of Posthumous Memoir Exposing Diddy

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Diddy has become one of the most reviled figures in popular culture. The Bad Boy mogul has fallen from grace in months, despite being on top of the music industry for decades. Countless insiders have come forward with stories of Diddy assaulting, intimidating, or threatening them. These stories date back to the 1980s. Which is why fans have been fascinated by the possibility of a Kim Porter memoir. The late model had three kids with Diddy over the course of a decade. If anything were to have insight into his mind, it’d be her. Sadly, no such memoir exists.

Eboni Elektra, Porter’s close friend, debunked the memoir rumor on July 31st. The woman took to Instagram to assert that Porter had no plans to publish a book before her death in 2018. “I’m gonna say this as loud as I can,” Elektra wrote. “Kim Porter never drafted nor wrote a book, memoir, or manuscript. Quick lesson: ALLEGEDLY means When something is SAID TO BE TRUE but has not been PROVED.” The woman then took journalists to task for using the word “allegedly” while continuing to use unfounded rumors to draw attention.

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Kim Porter Did Not Write A Book Before Her Death

The rumor suggested that Kim Porter detailed her experiences with Diddy, and his alleged abuse behind the scenes. That being said, Elektra made it clear that no such stories would have been shared about the man Porter had three children with. “There is no book,” she asserted yet again. There never was. Several people continue to speak about and spread blatant lies regarding this ‘mystery manuscript’ as if it were true. People…… IT’S NOT. Kim would never do such a thing, and that’s the honest to God truth.”

Eboni Elektra gave a eulogy at Kim Porter’s funeral, according to Sandra Rose. She spoke reverently of her late friend, and the sisterly bond they shared. She also worked alongside Porter as one third of the company Three Brown Girls. The mother of Diddy’s children may not have wanted to share her personal life with the world, but several accounts of the mogul’s behavior has come to light since her death. Kim Porter admitted that Diddy would call her upwards of 60 times a day when the two were separated, and Diddy was dating Jennifer Lopez in the late 1990s. “It was like my life was not my own,” she told Essence. “He was very, very intrusive.”

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Snoop Addresses His Pendant That Some Assume to Associate With The Occult: “Leave me the f**k alone. I’m over here having fun in Paris.” 

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People have a lot of time on their hands. Now, what Snoop Dogg is wearing around his neck in Paris during the Olympics is creating a conversation that many of us can really care less about. But here we are … The “Gin and Juice” rapper addressed rumors after a Twitter account accused the West Coast rapper of worshipping Satan, claiming his pendant featured Baphomet. 

The weird account posted, “If you were on the fence about which side Snoop was on – he made it clear upon his appearance at the Satanic Olympics ritual. He wears Baphomet upon his heart.” Oh boy …

Oh but wait, another user criticized Snoop for “[losing] his soul,” writing, “I saw Snoop Dogg wearing it when he was interviewed on TV multiple times at the Olympics. I don’t believe him at all. He is wearing Baphomet around his neck in full view and is proud of it. What a shame. He’d rather gain the whole world and lose his soul. He needs Jesus.” The audacity. 

But Snoop being Snoop, responded to these allegations in an Instagram video, showing off his new jewelry and clarifying that the pendant represents a goat, symbolizing the Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T.), not Baphomet. 

“I don’t know what y’all thought this was, but this is the goat,” Snoop explained while displaying the diamond-encrusted icon. “I had this made because somebody told me I was the G.O.A.T., so I wanted to make me a goat chain.”

“All that other sh*t y’all talking about, I don’t know what y’all talking about, but this is the G.O.A.T. — the greatest of all time… That other sh*t y’all talking about, miss me with that bullsh*t. The Dogg is the G.O.A.T., representing peace and love around the whole globe […] The media loves starting sh*t. Leave me the f**k alone. I’m over here having fun in Paris.”

Any who, Snoop has been having a ball, pun intended at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He swam alongside Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, supported his “nieces” Simone Biles and Coco Gauff, and even carried the Olympic torch. Epic behavior. His time in Paris has been highlighted by his “Snoop Dogg’s Greatest Hits” segment, where he commentates on the best moments from the games so far. Gotta love Snoop and as for his jewels, more power to him.

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Joe Budden Goes In On Tory Lanez Criminal Case With Thoughts On The Megan Thee Stallion, Key Witnesses and More

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Joe Budden Blasts ‘Fresh & Fit’ Podcast: “I See Why They Hate Some of You Having Microphones”

Joe Budden’s has reentered the Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion chat. On a recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, Budden and his co-hosts decide to revisit the case where Lanez was convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.

So here’s the why … Lanez’s legal team recently tried to introduce new evidence, claiming that Jauquan Smith, who was driving Lanez on the night of the shooting, saw Megan’s ex-friend Kelsey Harris holding a gun. This evidence was rejected, prompting Budden to share his perspective. 

“I believe he is ill-tempered. I do believe he is ill-tempered,” Budden said. “I’ve never seen a celebrity shoot somebody for less. People that have a lot going on. He had a lot going on, one of the hottest artists out. Now, not as successful as her [Megan Thee Stallion] at the time. But I’m pressed to believe that.” That’s his take. Not a fact. But let’s continue.

Budden continued, “In the heated moment, why is Tory heated? Somebody tell me why Tory Lanez is heated in that moment. I pop you, I pop you, I’m the one who wants to tell about it.”

Before you read into that, Budden clarified that Megan Thee Stallion might not have fabricated her account but suggested that others could have influenced the narrative. “Well, first of all, I think this is above her,” Budden remarked when questioned about Megan lying. “I don’t think she made it up. She is a mere pawn in this. This play is greater than her. She didn’t make nothing up. I ain’t gonna say who I think made it up. But it wasn’t her.”

Now get this, Budden also discussed Megan’s former best friend Kelsey Nicole, and her name was the point of focus during the trial, and was involved in the incident. 

He mentioned that Kelsey reached out to him previously, urging him not to discuss the case. “Ni**a know out there who it is, I ain’t saying it on the broadcast. But I know exactly who it is, I know how that gun got there, I know whose gun it was. And I thought it was weird the last time we talked about this sh*t, Kelsey jumped in my DMs, talking about, ‘Aye, don’t talk about this sh*t no more.’ Why? You got immunity. It’s odd … Just odd. Why wouldn’t you want someone to talk about one of the biggest cases in however many years? I think this is a scary state if that’s what we think of Black men. It’s a really scary state. You just took somebody in the top 5% and said he’ll shoot somebody because of male ego.”

Oh and Budden kept going. He further distinguished between scuffles and the act of shooting, which he described as his main issue with Megan’s account: “Scuffled and recklessness is still different than ‘he shot me,’ which has been my beef with Megan this whole time.”

ICYMI, in August 2023, Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Following the ruling by a jury of his peers, Lanez attorney filed several appeals. In June, Lanez’s wife, Raina Chassagne, filed for divorce. Megan Thee Stallion, currently on tour with GloRilla, recently encountered Lanez supporters and appeared uncomfortable. Despite Lanez’s conviction, artists like Drake, Fivio Foreign, Chris Brown, and Meek Mill have shown support for him. 

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Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack “Bright Cactus” On-Foot Photos

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Travis Scott’s Jordan Jumpman Jack is dropping in a vibrant “Bright Cactus” colorway later this year. Sneaker enthusiasts and Travis Scott fans are eagerly awaiting this release. The “Bright Cactus” edition features a bold green mesh base, making it a standout piece. Sail and black overlays add contrast, enhancing the overall look. The color combination creates a unique and stylish aesthetic. The mesh material ensures breathability for all-day comfort. The Jumpman Jack includes signature design elements fans love.

The sail overlays subtly contrast the green mesh, while black details add depth to the design. Travis Scott’s influence shines through in the thoughtful color choices and unique style. The Jordan Jumpman Jack “Bright Cactus” is set to be a hit with both sneaker collectors and casual wearers. This release continues the successful collaboration between Travis Scott and Jordan Brand, known for its innovative designs and high-quality materials. Keep an eye out for the “Bright Cactus” colorway—it’s sure to be a popular addition to any sneaker collection.

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These sneakers sport a sleek sail rubber sole with a clean sail and black midsole. The uppers are made from vibrant green mesh, complemented by sail leather overlays. A reversed black Swoosh, a signature Travis Scott touch, adds to their unique look. Jordan and Travis Scott branding on the tongue and heel, along with a strap around the base of the laces, complete the design.

House of Heat reports that the Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack “Bright Cactus” will be released this holiday season. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $200 when they drop. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, 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.

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Q Da Fool Collabs With Veeze On “Pookie”, Announces New Album Dropping August 2nd

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Maryland rapper Q Da Fool has had a rough go of it recently. For two years he was dealing with a prison sentence. Additionally, after coming home in late 2023, he would be arrested again for allegedly “inciting violence” after releasing a single and going on Instagram Live with it. However, he was able to bounce back in December and drop that project he was getting ready during that time called Art of Ambition. In an interview with Rolling Stone surrounding its release, Q Da Fool made it clear just how happy he was to be dropping music again. “As long as I’m putting out good music and grinding, I can’t complain”. Overall, that mentality has led Q Da Fool to dropping “Pookie”.

This is the latest release from him, with “Tarzan” being the most recent single during this prolific run in 2024. “Hey Auntie”, “Wanna Be Down”, “chopt”, as well as a feature for Daimo Dunkin are all other offerings from Q Da Fool during this stretch. Hopefully, the first three of the five, including “Pookie”, will all land on his next album. According to Dirty Glove Bastard, King George is the name of it and it will arrive on August 2. That is incredibly exciting news for all Q Da Fool fans, as he adds to an already stacked weekend release wise. Overall, we do not know a lot of the specifics of King George. What we can say is that Veeze will be on the project. He is the feature on “Pookie” and if you want to check out their collab, check the link below to give it a try.

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“Pookie”- Q Da Fool & Veeze

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