Month: August 2024

Kanye West Puts Atlantic Records On Blast Over Alleged “Vultures” Threats

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Last weekend, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign finally unveiled their new album Vultures 2, but the release was anything but typical. For one, it arrived by surprise following multiple delays. Amid complaints about its quality, Ye also promised to deliver updated versions of songs in real time. He also dropped several exclusive bonus tracks in the past couple of days. They boast features from the likes of Kid Cudi, Kodak Black, and more.

Now, the Chicago-born artist has taken to his Instagram Story to put Atlantic Records on blast. In a screenshot, someone lets Ye know that Atlantic Group chairman Julie Greenwald “just got fired.” They added that Greenwald said, “The new head is not going to give [them] a grace period to handle Atlantic’s compensation.” Finally, he warned Ye that “if [they] don’t handle immediately,” meaning paying Atlantic 40% of all revenue from Vultures 1 and Vultures 2, they’ll be taken down.

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Ye On Julie Greenwald’s Atlantic Exit

Kanye West Puts Atlantic Records On Blast Over Alleged “Vultures” Threats

“This is what ‘they’ do to independent artists,” Ye wrote alongside the screenshot. “Who’s the new head of Atlantic?” His posts come shortly after Greenwald revealed that she’ll be stepping down from her position in September, and staying on board to assist incoming CEO Elliot Grainge until January. Ye’s collaborator, Ty Dolla Sign, is currently signed to Atlantic. This could explain why they’re looking for a cut of Vultures 1 and Vultures 2.

Ye just returned to Instagram earlier this week after months away. Fans were curious what kind of things they’d be hearing from him now that he’s back. Clearly, he didn’t hesitate before using the platform to call out Atlantic. What do you think of Kanye West accusing Atlantic Records of threatening to take down Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 unless they receive 40% of all revenue from both albums? Are you surprised or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Quavo And Travis Scott Jokingly Sing National Anthem At Olympics: Watch

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Quavo and Travis Scott felt patriotic on August 8. The rappers attended the basketball semifinals at the Paris Olympics, and decided to put their musical talents to use. Well, sort of. When it came time for the crowd to stand up and listen to the National Anthem, the rappers sprung into action. Instead of putting their hands over their respective chests, they got their phone out and sang. Quavo and Scott obviously had fun, but suffice to say, it wasn’t their strongest work.

Quavo and Travis Scott appeared to be standing court side during the National Anthem (no surprise there). What was surprising was how bad the two rappers sounded during their mock performance. It was obviously done jokingly, but man did they lean into the bit. Quavo was a little more reserved, since he was the one handling the phone, but Travis Scott really cut loose. Especially during the “banner give way” part of the song. The Houston rapper tilted his head back and gave the line everything he had. It’s hilarious.

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Quavo And Travis Scott Attended U.S. Semifinals

Travis Scott’s attire also garnered attention online. The rapper was rocking a Sand Springs Public Schools letterman jacket during the semifinals game. Nobody was quite sure why, but Sand Springs social media capitalized on the free publicity by posting about it on Facebook. “Medals aren’t the only gold things at the Olympics today,” the organization stated. “Travis Scott was spotted at the France vs. Germany basketball game wearing the familiar black and gold of a Sand Springs letterman jacket.” For context, Sand Springs Public Schools is located in Oklahoma.

Quavo, meanwhile, has been more patriotic than ever. The rapper recently attended the campaign rally for Kamala Harris in his native Atlanta. He not only endorsed Harris as President, but spoke on the importance of gun control. “One thing I learned from working with Vice President Harris is she always stand on business,” Quavo explained the audience. “From inviting me to the White House last year to discuss these solutions, to passing the biggest gun safety laws today.” The Migos star is also gearing up for the release of his upcoming album. His latest single, “Fly,” which contains a sample of Lenny Kravitz’s “Fly Away,” is slated for release on August 9.

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Nelly Catches Arrested in Casino Near St. Louis on Drug Possession Charges and Lack of Car Insurance 

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So another day another unfortunate story. Here we go, Nelly, whose real name is Cornell I. Haynes Jr., was recently arrested Wednesday (August 7) in Maryland Heights, see that’s in Missouri, near St. Louis, all according to a spokesperson for the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The arrest reportedly went down around 4:45 a.m. so demon time as the kids say, just as Nelly was leaving the Hollywood Casino near St. Louis. Interesting. What do ya’ll think he plays if anything? Roulette? Blackjack or maybe Texas Hold’em … We gotta get the drop on that. Maybe he was just grabbing a bite to eat. 

Get this, he was initially stopped by the Missouri Gaming Commission for an ID verification. A ha. So one of the most recognizable people in the entire state of Missouri was stopped to verify his ID? Huh? 

During the stop, authorities miraculously discovered that Nelly had an outstanding warrant for failure to obtain car insurance, leading to his arrest. Wow. Seriously?

Here’s where it took a turn. Missouri State Highway officers conducted a search of Nelly’s vehicle and found ecstasy pills. If accurate, yikes. 

So what’s the result? Nelly was also charged with drug possession. Then the “Country Grammar” rapper was taken to the Maryland Heights Police Department but was later released.

Talk about bad timing, ICYMI, Nelly is expecting a child with Ashanti. The fan favorite couple, been in an on-and-off relationship for years, but recently rekindled their romance and are preparing to welcome their first child together. Well hopefully they all figure this latest situation out.

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Lil Pump Claims He’s Leaving The U.S. If Kamala Harris Becomes President

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Lil Pump is someone who’s certainly never shied away from putting his Donald Trump support on full display. In the past, the rapper has paid tribute to the former U.S. president with social media posts, hairstyles, and even a tattoo. Now, he’s hopped online to slam Kamala Harris, who’s running against Trump in this year’s election.

In a clip, he refers to Harris as a “st*pid a** b*tch,” and also insists that he’ll flee the country if she becomes president. While everyone’s entitled to their opinions, social media users agree that his stance on Harris is pretty intense. He even has a diss track about her at the ready, which he plans to drop on his own birthday later this month.

Read More: Lil Pump Blasts Megan Thee Stallion’s Support Of Kamala Harris As An “Embarrassment To The Culture”

Lil Pump Slams Kamala Harris

At the time of writing, it remains unclear exactly where Lil Pump plans to go if Harris gets elected. Reportedly, his parents are from Colombia, so perhaps he’d have better luck there. This is far from the first time Lil Pump has gone after Harris, however. Last month, he made some false statements about her racial background, insisting that she “isn’t Black.” He also put Megan Thee Stallion on blast earlier this month for performing at her Atlanta rally.

“Who tf performs at a kamal Harris rally,” he wrote. “She’s an embarrassment to the culture. This is an embarrassment to our country. Kamal Harris should’ve booked killer mike for the rally instead of Megan estallian. Kamala Harris needs Megan the stallion shaking a** to have people show up to her rally. Donald Trump needs himself to have people show up to his rally. One person is powered by the people, the other is powered by the establishment. Trump 2024.” What do you think of Lil Pump claiming that he’s leaving the country if Kamala Harris wins the election? Are you surprised or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Eminem Becomes Second Rapper To Pass 50 Billion Streams After Drake

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Eminem is having a good year. The reception to his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady, has been strong. The rapper’s fun promo tour has appealed to fans who’ve long since given up on his non-Slim rebrand, and both helped him reach a major streaming milestone. The blog HipHopAllDay announced that Em has surpassed over 50 billion streams on Spotify. This makes Eminem the sixth most-streamed on the platform, and the second most-streamed rapper.

Eminem is in excellent company in terms of crossover success. The four non-hip-hop artists who are ahead of him include Justin Beiber, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd. The Detroit rapper is closing the gap on Beiber and Sheeran, though, who both have 54 billion streams. If Eminem continues to go strong, he could very well surpass The Weeknd’s 67 billion streams. Ironically, the only other rapper on the list is the artist who tops the list: Drake. The Toronto superstar has a staggering 101 billion streams, making him the only artist in history to cross the 100 billion mark.

Read More: Eminem Mocks Drake And LeBron James’ Infamous “The Shop” Clip

Eminem Is Still The Best-Selling Rapper Of All Time

Eminem may be team Kendrick Lamar at the end of the day, but he has complimented Drake in the past. He said that he will always respect the rapper during a 2019 interview with Sway. “Drake will always be in my good graces,” he noted. “Because he did something for one of my daughters that I will never forget.” Eminem also predicted that the public would turn on Drake in the 2020 song “Zeus.” He was a few years early, but not incorrect. “Drake, they’re gonna turn on you (You) one day, too (Too),” Eminem raps. “And the more you win, the sooner (Sooner) they do/They’ll be calling you a trash bin.”

Drake may be winning the streaming game, but Eminem has him beat in album sales. The Detroit rapper remains the best-selling artist in the genre’s history. He’s moved over 220 million units since he debuted in 1996, which places him in the company of artists like Whitney Houston and the Rolling Stones. He was the best-selling artists of the 2000s, and the third best-selling artist of the 2010s. Drake, by comparison, has sold 170 million units since 2009. He has time to catch up, but there’s something to be said for the longevity and success that Eminem has maintained. He’s going to be a tough one to topple.

Read More: Eminem Makes Fun Of His “Lyrical Miracle” Raps In Confrontation With Slim Shady

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Tory Lanez Becomes The First Artist To Achieve This Impressive Streaming Feat

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While Tory Lanez is currently behind bars for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, his music and fanbase are still as active as ever. Moreover, he recently dropped some new tracks for his die-hards to enjoy, “Know What You Need” and “Shots Come For Free,” after figuring out a way to record music from prison. But the Canadian artist is also seeing a lot of success with his previously released tracks, with his song “The Color Violet” marking a never-before-seen career feat. The record now has over 1 billion streams across all platforms, thus becoming the first song ever from any artist to do so with zero playlist support.

This description is a little vague, but we assume that it means that platforms like Spotify and Apple Music did not include “The Color Violet” on their curated, editorial, or official playlists. Tory Lanez should be very proud of this achievement, and very grateful to his fanbase for their support despite his actions. This news also arrives amid more curious and odd news concerning him, as his good friend Adin Ross suggested that he would ask Donald Trump to pardon him and set him free if he’s elected.

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Tory Lanez’s “The Color Violet” Is The First Of Its Kind In The Streaming World

Elsewhere, Tory Lanez also told Adin Ross via a phone call that he graduated high school while incarcerated and enrolled in college. “I’m great,” he expressed. “I know that a lot of people sometimes when they hear prison or they hear somebody’s down, they think n***as in the corner somewhere bawling his eyes out,” remarking on his “great space” mentally and “bettering [himself] in every single way.”

“A n***a just graduated high school, enrolled in college,” Tory Lanez added. “Never thought I’d do that. But I’m taking this moment and I’m taking advantage over everything that’s good. I’m a f***ing high school dropout that just graduated high school. That s**t matters to me. So, it’s the small things that just have me feeling good about life right now.” There’s still a lot of baggage left over from the Megan Thee Stallion case, but it’s clear that this singular moment will not define his life and career, regardless of whether you support him, like his art, or not.

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Consequence Blasts Kanye West’s Dentist Amid Nitrous Addiction Allegations

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Earlier this week, Kanye West’s former Chief of Staff Milo Yiannopoulos made some shocking claims about the rapper’s dentist in an affidavit. He accused the dentist, Thomas P. Connelly, of providing Ye with “enormous quantities of nitrous gas” for “explicitly recreational use.” Yiannopoulos expressed concern for the artist’s well-being, citing his alleged dependence on the substance.

For obvious reasons, fans quickly became worried. This morning, #SaveYe was even trending on X, suggesting that supporters think there could be a real problem. This is still unconfirmed, but now, his peers are even beginning to chime in. Today, for example, Consequence took to Instagram to share an old clip of his studio session with Ye and Timbaland.

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Consequence Reacts To Milo Yiannopoulos’ Claims About Kanye West’s Alleged Nitrous Addiction

“G.O.O.D. things come To those who wait,” he captioned the post. “Me and YE in @Timbaland studio cooking up what would be my next single ‘Overdose’ featuring @YNWMelly THIS FRIDAY 08.09.24. By The Way F*ck Thomas Connelly If That Sh*t Is True!!!” Ye himself has yet to address the speculation, though another one of his affiliates did earlier today. In a since-deleted post, YesJulz slammed Yiannopoulos for his claims, alleging that he was the one to connect Ye with Connelly in the first place.

“Who suggested for him to get the grill in the first place? When [they told me] to book the appointment I expressed my concerns & pushed back twice asking if he [for] sure wanted to do it. I was told that the decision was made,” she wrote. “As your b***h a** & the rest of the world knows, I was let go shortly after bc you couldn’t stand to see genuine people with innovative ideas & real work ethic around.” Connelly has denied the allegations. What do you think of Milo Yiannopoulos accusing Kanye West’s dentist of supplying him with nitrous gas? What about Consequence’s reaction to the allegations? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Yung Miami Vows to Tell ‘My Truth, My side, MY STORY’ in Return Episode of ‘Caresha Please’

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Yung Miami Vows to Tell 'My Truth, My side, MY STORY' in Return Episode of 'Caresha Please'

“Caresha Please,” the award-winning talk show hosted by Yung Miami, returns to REVOLT today (8/8) for its second season.

The series, known for its raw conversations with Hip-Hop artists and celebrities, became a cultural phenomenon in its first season, captivating audiences with viral, no-holds-barred interviews. Season two kicks off with a candid conversation with Saucy Santana about her latest life updates.

“Caresha Please” premieres on REVOLT’s digital platforms (YouTube and REVOLT’s app) on 8/8 at 8 PM ET and on its linear platform on 8/9 at 11 PM ET.

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George Floyd’s Uncle Joins Rally for Reform After Release of Sonya Massey Bodycam Footage

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George Floyd's Uncle Joins Rally for Reform After Release of Sonya Massey Bodycam Footage

The late July release of bodycam footage showing the murder of Sonya Massey by former deputy sheriff Sean Grayson has intensified calls for law enforcement reform. Last weekend, activists and families of Black men and women killed by police gathered in front of the Chicago Police headquarters to support Sonya Massey. Among the attendees was George Floyd’s uncle, Selwyn Jones, who has been advocating for progress over the past four years.

Selwyn Jones, co-founder of the Hope929 Organization, focuses on promoting civil rights and creating change in honor of his nephew, George Floyd. Since May 2020, he has traveled the country connecting with families of other victims of police violence and supporting their struggles. Jones, who spoke at Harvard University this year, continues to channel his grief into activism.

In an effort to save lives, Jones has been rallying support for The Medical Civil Rights Act, which was approved by Connecticut officials last year. This act establishes the right to emergency medical care during any police interaction. He remains steadfast in his advocacy to make communities safer for all children.

Speaking to CBS News in Chicago last Saturday, Jones remarked, “Sonya Massey’s situation was absolutely horrendous. My nephew’s murder was bad, but for them to take advantage of her and murder her in her own home, it just has to stop.”

Jones hopes to see more policing reforms, including the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and increased mental health screenings for officers.

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