André 3000 has hit out at rappers such as Lil Wayne who criticized his comments about feeling too old to rap, saying it is just his approach to his art.
Month: August 2024
Soulja Boy Brutally Clowns Blueface Over Four-Year Prison Sentence
Soulja Boy and Blueface have been embroiled in a feud for a while now. Overall, the beef was getting extremely personal, and violence was being threatened. However, once Blue found himself in jail for violating parole, things started to die down a little bit. We seldom heard from Blueface, and Soulja was simply doing his thing on social media. Now, the beef has been reignited thanks to some unfortunate circumstances concerning Blue’s legal situation.
As we reported last week, Blueface was sentenced to four years in prison due to his parole violation. However, he is already getting time served and it is likely that he will be home in less than a year, with good behavior. Having said that, it seems as though Soulja Boy is reveling in all of this. Below, you can see that he took to Twitter and shared some laughs at Blue’s expense. There are no real comments here. Just a whole bunch of laughing emojis.
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Soulja Boy Gives His Take
Soulja Boy had a similar reaction to Chrisean Rock’s mugshot which was making the rounds over the past few days. Needless to say, the Blueface family will not be engaging in a positive manner with Soulja Boy, anytime soon. This may came as an unfortunate blow to some fans who wanted to see the beef get squashed. Either way, one has to wonder how Blue must feel about Soulja Boy talking like this on social media.
Let us know how you feel about this rant from Soulja, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that the artist is doing too much as it pertains to his beef with Blueface? How do you feel about Blue getting four years in prison? 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.
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Wild Rellzz Puts His Stamp On It With New Single “Drip Down”
Miami-Dade County-bred rap artist, Wild Rellzz, is rapidly gaining recognition with his latest single, “Drip Down.” This track showcases his authentic sound and raw storytelling, marking him as an artist to watch in the industry. Drawing from a life filled with both struggle and triumph, Wild Rellzz is carving out his own lane in the rap game.
The Miami native’s passion for music was ignited at a young age, thanks to the influence of his older brother, DJ Budda, a prominent DJ in South Florida. Growing up immersed in the sounds of Miami and West Palm, music became a natural part of Wild Rellzz’s life. By the age of 14, he recognized his unique talent and began seriously pursuing a career in music six years ago.
“Drip Down” is more than just another rap single; it’s a powerful anthem that encapsulates Wild Rellzz’s journey from hardship to success. His experiences with homelessness, sleeping in his ’03 Trailblazer, and facing multiple evictions have fueled his determination to never go broke again. Now, with rap checks from Distrokid and the luxury of pulling up in drop-top foreigns, Wild Rellzz is living proof that perseverance pays off.
Inspired by legends like Trick Daddy, Rick Ross, and Nipsey Hussle, Wild Rellzz’s music blends storytelling with a fresh, original flair that’s deeply rooted in his Miami upbringing. “Drip Down” is a testament to his hustle and serves as an anthem for anyone fighting to overcome adversity.
As Wild Rellzz continues to rise, his hustle is undeniable. Follow his journey on Instagram @WildRellz, and be sure to check out “Drip Down” below.
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SZA And Keke Palmer’s Upcoming Buddy Comedy Produced By Insecure’s Issa Rae Adds To Ensemble Cast
Here’s more about the upcoming mysterious buddy comedy starring SZA and Keke Palmer/ The project is picking up steam and just added several new cast members.
Variety, broke the story, as they normally do and the still-untitled comedy film project from TriStar Pictures added Dewayne Perkins, the creator and star of “The Blackening”, along with Gabrielle Dennis from “A Black Lady Sketch Show”, DomiNque Perry from “Diarra from Detroit”, and Amin Joseph from “Snowfall”. Additional cast members include Tony Baker, Nefetari Spencer, and Rizi Timane. Sounds like they’re picking and choosing their talent carefully and wisely.
These new exciting additions join an already star-studded lineup that includes Lil Rel Howery, Katt Williams, Janelle James, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Maude Apatow, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Joshua Neal, Patrick Cage, and Aziza Scott.
Get this, while the plot and character details are being kept tightly under wraps, the film is expected to resonate with fans of “Insecure” and “Rap Sh!t”. The film is produced by Issa Rae, who is also known for her work on those two series, with Syreeta Singleton, the showrunner for “Rap Sh!t”, writing the screenplay. Lawrence Lamont, who directed “Rap Sh!t”, is set to direct this project as well.
From behind the camera, MACRO Film Studios is both producing and co-financing the film. Keke Palmer will also serve as an executive producer through her production company, Big Boss, alongside Big Boss executive Sharon Palmer. Singleton, Rae, and Sara Diya Rastogi are producing through Rae’s production company, Hoorae. Additionally, Deniese Davis from ColorCreative and MACRO’s Charles D. King, James Lopez, and Poppy Hanks are also involved as producers.
Again, the storyline remains a mystery, and we’re all eagerly awaiting but the creative team behind the project suggests it will deliver the same energy and humor that fans of Rae’s previous work have come to expect.
Well, there you have it. Now let’s get more deets on this upcoming film so we can know why we’re exciting to see it. Just saying.
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Drake Saves Italian Soccer Club From Bankruptcy By Helping Raise $40 Million
Who would have thunk it. Drake is a soccer fan. Italian soccer to be exact. And when Venezia FC, an Italian soccer club, in Venice, was looking at going under via bankruptcy, Drizzy stepped in to reverse their fate.
Check this out, according to a report by “GQ Italia”, the “Chicago Freestyle” rapper from Toronto, like we needed to say that, played a major role in raising the hefty $40 million. Basically he helped secure the big bag to keep Venezia FC alive in Serie A. From the looks of things, the club was on the brink of financial collapse as it headed into the 2023-2024 season, with the possibility of being demoted to Serie D due to its financial struggles.
If you are not familiar how things work when you drop down from one level to another, you lose out on money, respect, all that stuff. Watch “Ted Lasso” on Apple TV+ and learn all about it.
“I got a call from Brad Katsuyama, co-owner of Venezia and a good friend of mine,” explained Drake’s Chief Business Officer, Matte Babel, who also works in management. “He laid out the problem to me in a simple way: Venezia has to raise €10 million in a couple of weeks, and then at least €30 million in a few months, or the club will go bankrupt.”
Get this, Babel quickly reached out to Drake, and together they began mobilizing efforts at lightening speed to secure the necessary bread.
In just two weeks, they managed to raise enough money to hold off the bankruptcy wolves, allowing the club to continue competing at the top level of Italian soccer. “Venice is an incredible city and Venezia has always been a special club. I spoke to Drake, then Brad and I discussed the details of how we could help. Within two weeks we had a deal, raised the money needed to pay the salaries and avoid bankruptcy.”
So Drake didn’t just write a check. Reportedly, the $40 million came from a group of North American investors, with Drake’s involvement being heavily credited for the successful fundraising effort. Can you imagine the money people he has access to. Crazy.
The new ownership group also formed an Operating Committee to oversee the strategic direction of the club. Big business right there.
Check this out, Katsuyama acknowledged Drake’s crucial role, stating, “Matte was my first call when I knew the club needed help. Drake’s value to any football club is undeniable, given his scale as a global superstar and the reach of his brand. This intersection of culture and sport is exactly where we want to be, and the chance to collaborate with a brand like NOCTA, who is moving along the same lines, is incredibly valuable.”
And as part of the new deal, Venezia FC also struck an apparel partnership with Drake’s NOCTA line, which will be involved in designing the club’s new uniforms. You would think at a minimum, Drake would be involved creatively moving forward and that is the case.
Now charging ahead, the city of Venice has invested €315 million into constructing a new stadium and indoor arena with state-of-the-art facilities, which the team aims to open for the start of the 2027 season. Wow, big win all around. Imagine all the jobs Drake saved or created. Good for him and all those involved.
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Paris Olympic Staple Snoop Dogg Reunites With Dr. Dre To Perform ‘The Next Episode’ During Closing Ceremony En Route To 2028 Los Angeles Games
Unless you were under a rock, Snoop Dogg pretty much was the mayor of the 2024 Paris Olympics. He was everywhere. Like they should have let him be a judge at half the sports because his iconic name was written all over anything that mattered at the games. The LA native, not only by contributed to NBC’s coverage but just delivered a memorable performance during the closing ceremony with none other than Dr. Dre.
Get this, the “Gin and Juice” rapper performed his smash “Drop It Like It’s Hot” on a LA themed beach backdrop with sandcastles, before his familiar cohort and super producer Dr. Dre joined him, performing their west coast classic hit “The Next Episode.”
ICYMI, the live performance was a part of a star studded lineup featuring A-list artists like Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and H.E.R., who paid homage to Snoop’s Long Beach roots, and was a preview to the upcoming 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
We’re curious. Snoop was so vital to the marketing of the Paris games, how big will he be at the Los Angeles Olympics in his hometown?
Now let’s rewind. Snoop’s involvement with the Paris Olympics began even before the Games officially started. He was the man, pun intended, carrying the Olympic torch during its final leg towards Paris. He jogged through the streets of Saint-Denis, home to the Stade de France Olympic Stadium. Snoop pretty much set it off and kept the party going.
As we mentioned, during the Games, Snoop was a viral sensation. He has experience giving entertaining commentary but his calculated antics included cheering on the women’s gymnastics team, sharing laughs with Olympians, took swimming lessons from Michael Phelps and more!
Snoop made the Paris Olympics that more alive and we’re excited to see what he has in store in four years when the games come to his hometown.
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Kanye West’s No. 1 Albums Streak Ended By Taylor Swift As ‘Vultures 2’ Denied Top Spot
Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures 2’ was held off the top spot on the Billboard 200 by Ye’s old nemesis Taylor Swift, ending his impressive chart streak.
Olympic Technicality Forcing Jordan Chiles To Give Back EARNED Bronze Medal
This is not a feel good ending to the Olympics for U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles. The star athlete for Team USA recently took home bronze in Paris and is now being asked to surrender her medal. What the actual F?
So check this, out, on Sunday (August 11), the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) issued a statement supporting Chiles. “We firmly believe that Jordan rightfully earned the bronze medal, and there were critical errors in both the initial scoring by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and the subsequent CAS appeal process that need to be addressed,” the statement read.
What’s wild is the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed an appeal by Chiles’ team regarding her performance. The appeal was filed four seconds beyond the one-minute time limit allowed for scoring inquiries.
Four seconds? That’s what they’re doing? Four seconds?
Get this, Chiles’ sister, Jazmine, has been speaking out against racist comments directed at their family over the weekend. In a series of Instagram stories, Jazmine urged, “Please keep Jordan (and my family) in your prayers. Racism is real, it exists, it is alive and well.”
For the record, Jazmine does not believe race played a role in the court’s decision, she has been vocal about the racism they’ve encountered in response to the situation. “Funny thing is y’all think I’m pulling the race card as a reason to WHY she got her medal stripped. NO ?? I’m saying that because y’all’s?? mouths ?? need SOAP??,” she wrote.
According to a report by the NY Post, “With Simone Biles winning silver and Brazilian Rebecca Andrade winning gold, removing Chiles from the podium prevented it from being the first all-Black Olympic gymnastics podium in history.”
As a result of this so called ruling, Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu has been awarded the bronze medal, while Chiles has been moved to fifth place. Wonder how happy Barbosu will be to “win” the bronze now that she only gets it because of a four second technicality? If she wanted to be a star, she would accept the bronze, then hand it right back to Chiles, publicly, and watch the love pour in. Just an idea.
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Benny The Butcher Sets Record Straight About Alleged J. Cole Diss: ‘Is Y’all Slow?’
Benny The Butcher has taken advantage of his latest album ‘Summertime Butch’ to shut down the internet ‘trolls’ who believe J. Cole dissed him in 2022.
The Game Ordered To Return To Court Over Further Consequences Of Sexual Assault Judgement
The Game is set to appear in court once again as his accuser in a 2015 sexual assault case continues to fight to collect a $7 million judgement.