It goes without saying that replicating Beyonce with wax would be a pretty tough feat. Recently, however, the Grévin Museum in Paris has earned a great deal of backlash for what fans think is a wildly off-base depiction of the icon. They unveiled the new wax figure earlier today. Social media users were quick to call them out, accusing them of whitewashing the multi-hyphenate.
“Baby that’s Addison Rae,” one Instagram user writes in The Neighborhood Talk‘s comments section. “That’s Becky not Beyonce,” someone else jokes. Others are questioning why the figure’s skin tone was made lighter than the actual Bey’s, and have been reminded of similar instances involving other celebrities. Last year, for example, the same museum unveiled a wax figure of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, which some thought more closely resembled Mr. Clean.
The Rock himself responded to the uproar, revealing that he and his team planned to reach out to the museum to ask them to change some “important details,” including his skin color. The museum ended up fixing the wax figure, and acknowledging that it was “indeed whiter than it should have been.” According to them, the mistake was made due to the reference photo they chose to use, and how “tricky” lighting can be sometimes. It’s unclear whether or not Beyonce plans to do something similar. She’s yet to address the debacle at the time of writing.
Back in 2017, Madame Tussauds also displayed a Beyonce wax figure that led to a tremendous amount of criticism. Again, fans demanded a “re-do,” insisting that both her features and skin tone were not being accurately portrayed. The museum later announced that the figure’s styling and lighting would be “adjusted.” What do you think of the Grévin Museum’s new Beyonce wax figure? What about social media users’ reactions to it? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
The Nike Blazer Low ’77 Vintage is set to debut in a fresh “Russet Orange” colorway. This release brings a retro vibe with a modern twist. The standout feature is the shaggy orange suede upper. It gives the shoe a textured, vintage feel. The sail rubber sole adds a clean contrast. It complements the vibrant upper perfectly. The combination creates a balanced look that’s both bold and classic. This colorway captures the essence of the 70s while staying relevant today. It’s a favorite among sneaker enthusiasts. The low-top design offers versatility. It’s suitable for various outfits and occasions.
Comfort is not compromised. The shoe includes a padded collar for a snug fit. The rubber outsole provides durability and traction. The “Russet Orange” colorway adds a pop of color to the Blazer lineup. It’s perfect for those looking to make a statement. The shaggy suede upper is unique. It adds character to the classic design. As the release date approaches, excitement builds. The Nike Blazer Low ’77 Vintage “Russet Orange” is expected to be a hit. It’s a must-have for fans of vintage style with a modern edge. Keep an eye out for this vibrant addition.
The sneakers feature a sail rubber sole and matching midsole. Further, the uppers are comprised of an orange shaggy suede. Also, a sail leather Swoosh is on the sides. Sail laces complete the design. Finally, Nike SB branding is on the tongues and heels.
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Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Nike Blazer Low ’77 Vintage “Russet Orange” will be released sometime this fall. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $100 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.
Each summer, we anticipate the biggest tours to come to our city. However, it seems that for a few artists, the demand isn’t high enough. Apparently, that’s the case for Future and Metro Boomin, who are coming off of the release of two joint projects, We Don’t Trust You and We Still Don’t Trust You. The first boasts the hit single, “Like That” ft. Kendrick Lamar and sparked a wild feud between Drake and basically, everyone else who appeared on either of the projects.
Both Metro and Future have strong collaborators within trap music for the better part of the decade. Their combined stardom would’ve presumably been a shoo-in for sold-out crowds worldwide. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. According to Journal Sentinal, the two have officially nixed their August 2nd show in Milwaukee, along with several other dates, from the We Trust You tour. Here’s what we know so far.
Fiserv Forum released a statement late Wednesday afternoon confirming the cancellation of the Milwaukee concert. “Future’s concert scheduled for August 2 at Fiserv Forum has been canceled. If you purchased your ticket from the Fiserv Forum box office or online via Ticketmaster, refunds will be automatically processed and returned within 30 days,” the statement read. Unfortunately, no additional information was provided regarding the reasons behind this decision.
Impact On Upcoming Performances
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Metro Boomin and Future perform onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV)
Interestingly, the canceled Milwaukee concert was scheduled for the night before Future and Metro Boomin’s planned performance at Lollapalooza, the mega music festival in Chicago. According to the tour’s website, the Lollapalooza show is still on. This suggests that the artists are selective about which performances to cancel. If this were a one-off cancellation, perhaps, we’d be able to chalk it up to some sort of prior engagement or travel conflicts related to the two shows. However, Milwaukee isn’t the only city impacted by the recent decisions.
Several other tour dates have been reportedly marked as canceled. These include an August 6 concert in Nashville and an August 10 show in Columbus, Ohio. Moreover, it appears that the two were also expected to perform at New Orleans’ Smoothie King Center (Aug. 20), but the show no longer appears on Ticketmaster, Live Nation, and the venue’s website. Other dates that have reportedly been canceled are Tulsa, OK (Aug. 25). The tour, initially announced in April, was set to cover 26 stops across North America, starting in Kansas City, Missouri, on July 30.
Why Are They Canceling Shows?
WE TRUST YOU, @1future & @MetroBoomin 177,318 Tickets Available (North America) 43.13% Percentage Sold (23/26 shows) 13.5K Estimated Average Capacity 04/19/2024 General Sales Date
Thus far, there isn’t any particular reason that’s been provided to the public. In recent weeks, there have been some rumors that they haven’t been able to move enough tickets in certain markets. There have been a few whispers that both Canadian dates in Toronto and Vancouver may have been impacted by initially gained steam surrounding the pair of Canadian dates in Toronto and Vancouver – largely connected to their ongoing feud with Drake. However, both of these shows seem to be still on their itinerary for this summer.
Ultimately, there hasn’t been any concrete data available that would suggest either Metro Boomin or Future aren’t selling tickets. Still, that wouldn’t necessarily be shocking as it’s been difficult for plenty of major-name artists to book full-blown tours as of late. Even outside of hip-hop, bands like Black Keys and even superstars like Jennifer Lopez have pulled out of cross-country treks. Though J. Lo’s team said she wanted to spend more time with the family, the announcement arrived on the heels of reports of poor sales. Black Keys, on the other hand, canceled their arena tour with promises to reschedule dates in smaller venues.
Conclusion
Despite having two consecutive albums reach the top of the Billboard 200 within a month and a half of each other – not to mention a chart-topping single – Future and Metro Boomin’s recent cancellations put a spotlight on the conversation surrounding the disconnect between the streaming world and hard ticket sales. This conversation has become more prominent, especially as we witness streaming giants fail to fill out arenas. Still, Future and Metro are much more than two artists who’ve grown popular on Spotify and Apple Music; they are pivotal forces who’ve transcended hip-hop in many ways. However, with inflation hitting hard and the cost of concert tickets running deep, the canceled tour dates probably aren’t related to a shift in cultural relevance but rather, the financial crisis impact millions of people. We’ll keep you posted on anymore updates surrounding their upcoming tour.
Recently, Birdman and Slim were honored in New Orleans with a street renaming ceremony, just in time for the 30th anniversary of Cash Money Records. The Saratoga St. and Erato St. intersection will now be called Williams Brothers Way to recognize the duo’s contributions to the music industry. Their mother operates a bar nearby, and the ceremony took place fairly close to the home they grew up in. They both were in attendance, alongside Juvenile, B.G., and more.
“As former mayor of New Orleans, I’m extremely proud of the street being named in honor of ‘Baby’ and ‘Slim,’ CEOs of Cash Money Records,” Marc H. Morial, National Urban League President and CEO explained in a press release. “Their contributions to the music industry and their impact on our community have been immense, shaping the cultural landscape and providing opportunities for countless artists that hail from the Crescent City.”
This isn’t the only way they plan to celebrate the label’s 30th anniversary, however. Birdman is also gearing up for a performance at Essence Fest this weekend. He’ll also be joined by various other artists from the label. He’s the only one confirmed so far, though fans are hoping for performances from Lil Wayne, B.G., and more.
“The most anticipated reunion goes down at this year’s ESSENCE Fest. You asked, and we delivered,” the festival’s official Instagram page announced earlier this year. “For the love of CULTURE, for the love of US. For the love of the 99’ and 2000 — The Takeover has begun. Your July 4th weekend plans have just been confirmed.” What do you think of Birdman and Slim being honored for their contributions to the music industry with a street in New Orleans? What about the upcoming Cash Money reunion at Essence Fest? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
The latest lawsuit against Diddy, in which Adria English claims that he subjected her to forced sex trafficking, now has a Tasha K interview to allegedly go a little more in-depth about. Moreover, English elaborates on her accusation that the Bad Boy mogul tried to force her ex-boyfriend, a model, to give him oral sex during an audition. In addition, she elaborates on how he allegedly still hired her then-partner because she had agreed to work at his “White parties,” then in the Hamptons and most recently in Miami. It’s important to note that these are all just allegations at press time, and that Sean Combs’ team has denied any and all wrongdoing apart from his Cassie assault video.
“No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone,” Diddy’s attorney Jonathan Davis shared in a statement. “We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason and without any proof. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to find the truth and Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail against these and other baseless claims in court.”
Furthermore, this news emerged right alongside recent reports that suggest a criminal investigation from a federal grand jury opened in New York concerning Diddy. Per NBC News, authorities notified him and his legal team of this move, but it doesn’t indicate whether a possible indictment will arrive sooner rather than later. As such, we don’t really know what will come of this latest lawsuit or if it will connect in any significant way to the larger case against Puff Daddy. Still, it certainly doesn’t make the optics any more easy to stomach.
Meanwhile, news also broke recently of Diddy selling his $70 million Los Angeles mansion, suggesting that he made some major moves in his personal life and finances. He remains mostly in the dark throughout all of this accountability-seeking accusatory process, and stands by his alleged innocence. There are far too many moving pieces now, and a court will have to determine fault here once and for all. The question is how much longer will the world have to wait for this saga to begin its conclusion.
Mariah The Scientist’s nightclub battery case is heading to jury trial after the rapper entered a not guilty plea over the incident from earlier this year.
J Cole and Moneybagg Yo have a couple of collaborations together, namely their solo track “Say Na” and their YG link-up “Scared Money.” With this collaborative experience in mind, it’s no wonder that the Memphis MC would have some fond memories of his time with the Dreamville boss in the studio. Moreover, he recalled a particularly impressive session with the North Carolina spitter during a recent HipHopDX interview at the 2024 BET Awards’ red carpet in Los Angeles last Sunday (June 30). Specifically, Moneybagg expressed shock and awe at how Cole was able to work so quickly, and how it’s very hard to create these “lightning in a bottle” moments even when you have one of the best rappers of this generation in the booth.
“”J. Cole gave me eight bars ASAP,” Moneybagg Yo remarked concerning their time in the studio. “I’m talking about, like, probably in 15 minutes. We was in there, he done it ASAP. Boom, boom, boom. It was God because he was stopping by, he ain’t know I was at the studio, I ain’t know he was pulling up. And it kind of just happened organically. You can’t ask for those, you can’t pay for those things.”
Previously, Moneybagg Yo had spoken on how Lil Durk also gave him a “classic” verse in record time. “Dat N***a @lildurk Sent Me A Verse Back In Less Than 20 mins Of Me Sending It To Em Da Night Before I Had To Turn My Project In And Its 1 of Dem Classic Day 1 Smurk Verses,” he wrote on Instagram earlier in the year. “Just Got A Crazyyyyy Feature In I Couldn’t Drop This Project Without. Now Everything Locked In Fasho sho Its Worth Da Wait.”
Of course, the project in question is Moneybagg Yo’s new album SPEAK NOW. Hopefully these fruitful and impressive interactions with both J Cole and Lil Durk continue to inspire him to put in more work with the pen and keep making great music. As fans, we often talk a lot about how our favorite artists captivate, inspire, and enlighten us in their own unique ways. But it’s always all the more special when that passion and craft inspires MCs’ peers above all else.
Chris Brown’s 11:11 tour has been a wild ride so far, even with some drama with PARTYNEXTDOOR getting in the way towards the tail end. Fans have had a great time during these performances, and he knows this a little bit too well based on what many die-hards have told him about his concerts. “I KEEP GETTING MAD REQUESTs TO TAKE MY SHIRT OFF. I like my clothes though [laughing emoji],” Breezy recently posted to his Instagram Story, ironically using this as the caption for a shirtless picture of him during one of his shows. After all these years (and controversies), folks still fall head over heels for him.
However, a recent report from various outlets, including ours, on Chris Brown’s wholesome interaction with a disabled fan was sadly inaccurate. A viral rumor spread that he refunded her ticket and paid her an extra $10K, claims that the fan was quick to disprove online. “What I’m not okay with is strangers on the internet using my face and exploiting my disability for likes and clicks while spreading misinformation,” they expressed on social media. “That, we not gonna do. Just like everyone else, I support Chris as a brand and as an individual so if you see me at a show or meet and greet, please know that I paid for my ticket. I paid to get there.”
Furthermore, the fan clarified that she and Chris Brown “built a great relationship” over various meet and greets at previous concerts, others of which drew controversy for other reasons. Despite his occasional offers to upgrade seats at certain events and get her free tickets, she said that this doesn’t happen often. Particularly, she took issue with how this false report suggests “that individuals with disabilities don’t have jobs, we don’t function well in society.” “This going around takes away from everything that I personally did to get there,” she added. “It takes away from the hours I work. It takes away from the things that I sacrificed to work the overtime, because I wanted to treat myself.”
With this mind, our sincere apologies go out to the fan for this false report. Hopefully Chris Brown continues to have fun on tour, avoid more stage malfunctions, and treat fans to some thirst-inducing showmanship. Will he ever go the extra mile and really lay it on thick with the sultriness and the stripping? We’ll have to wait and see…
The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 WMNS is gearing up for an elegant release in the “Pure Platinum” colorway. This women’s exclusive sneaker features a pure platinum upper, delivering a sleek and modern look. The sail midsole complements the platinum tones, adding a touch of sophistication. Designed for both performance and style, the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 WMNS stands out with its advanced features. The pure platinum upper is constructed from breathable mesh, ensuring optimal airflow and comfort during wear. Durable synthetic overlays enhance the structure and support of the shoe. The sail midsole incorporates Nike’s signature Zoom Air cushioning.
The cushioned midsole also adds a layer of comfort that lasts all day. The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 WMNS “Pure Platinum” is not just about looks; it’s built for serious performance. The outsole features a durable rubber with a waffle pattern for superior traction on various surfaces. This makes the sneaker versatile for different environments and activities. With its blend of high-performance features and stylish design, the “Pure Platinum” colorway of the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 WMNS will be a standout. Keep an eye out for its release, as it promises to bring a fresh, sophisticated option to the Nike lineup.
The uppers are a pure platinum mesh material, with more matching leather overlays. The midsole showcases a sail color, providing a sleek look. Further, with a durable rubber outsole in black, these shoes offer excellent traction on various surfaces. The sneaker combines simplicity and functionality, making it a stylish choice for both casual runners and sneaker enthusiasts.
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Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 WMNS “Pure Platinum” will be released at some point during the fall of 2024. Also, these sneakers will have a retail price of $160 when they are released. 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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