Two months ago, the world of R&B lost a shining star when Angela Bofill passed away at the age of 70. Known for her soulful voice and timeless hits, Bofill’s legacy continues to resonate with fans worldwide. However, her family now faces financial difficulties in organizing a public memorial in her honor.
Angela Bofill’s family recently expressed their frustration on her official Facebook page, revealing their struggle to raise the $25,000 needed for the planned memorial at Rose Hall in New York City, scheduled for late August. Despite their efforts to reach out to various individuals and organizations, they have not been able to gather sufficient funds.
The family’s post also singled out music industry icon Clive Davis for not responding to their calls for help. They wrote, “Unfortunately, we reached out to folks and were not able to raise the 25k needed for the Angela Bofill memorial at Rose Hall NYC., planned for late August. Saddened that Clive Davis elected not to respond. The money collected has been used to reimburse the family for substantial hospital bills. If something changes, we will post.”
The heartfelt message highlights the financial strain caused by substantial hospital bills that Bofill’s family had to cover. They also urged Bofill’s extended Facebook family and fans to lobby the Grammy Awards Foundation for a lifetime achievement award, suggesting this as a way to honor her remarkable contributions to music.
Angela Bofill, whose hits include “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter” and “I Try,” left an indelible mark on the R&B genre. As her family navigates these challenging times, her fans and supporters are encouraged to rally behind them and ensure that Bofill receives the recognition she deserves.
Italian boxer Angela Carini has issued a public apology after quitting her bout against Algerian opponent Imane Khelif just 46 seconds into the match at the Paris Olympics. The abrupt end to the fight has sparked online abuse directed at Khelif, a situation Carini has expressed regret over.
In Thursday’s light welterweight bout, Khelif, 25, delivered a punch that dislodged Carini’s chinstrap, forcing her to retreat before ultimately dropping to her knees. The Italian boxer did not shake hands with Khelif following her defeat, a move that drew further criticism. Addressing the incident, Carini told Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, “I’m sorry for my opponent. If the IOC said she can fight, I respect that decision.” She added, “I want to apologize to her and everyone else. I was angry because my Olympics had gone up in smoke.”
The fight has not only become a flashpoint in discussions about sportsmanship but has also reignited a contentious debate over gender and eligibility in women’s sports. Some spectators questioned Khelif’s participation, citing a 2023 decision by a now-discredited boxing regulator that barred her from a women’s tournament. However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has strongly supported her inclusion in the 2024 Games. IOC spokesperson Mark Adams emphasized, “This is not a transgender case,” noting that Khelif was born female, registered female, and has lived her life as a female.
Carini’s apology comes amidst a wave of online abuse directed at Khelif, with transphobic commentators falsely labeling her as male and questioning her right to compete. The controversy has drawn the attention of high-profile figures, including former US President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and JK Rowling, who have all weighed in, often spreading misinformation.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, visiting Italian athletes in the Olympic Village, also commented on the match, stating that the competition “wasn’t an equal fight.” Meloni has long opposed allowing athletes with “genetically male” characteristics to compete against women.
Despite the backlash, Khelif remains focused on her Olympic journey. The Algerian Olympic Committee (COA) has defended her, decrying the attacks on her dignity and taking measures to ensure her safety as she prepares for her next bout.
Khelif’s situation is highlighted by her disqualification from a gold medal match in March 2023 by the International Boxing Association (IBA), which cited “competitive advantages” without detailing the specific reasons. The IBA, stripped of its official status by the IOC for corruption, did not clarify what tests were used, only stating that the tests did not involve testosterone levels.
The IOC has dismissed the IBA’s disqualification as “arbitrary” and without due process. Adams reiterated the IOC’s stance on inclusion, stating that athletes with differences of sexual development (DSD) should only be excluded if there are clear issues of fairness or safety.
This incident has spotlighted the broader issues of sex testing and the policing of women’s bodies in sports. Historically, women athletes have faced invasive and often humiliating sex verification tests, a practice dating back to the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Modern scrutiny of such tests has led to significant changes, with many sports bodies abandoning blanket sex testing in favor of case-by-case evaluations.
Prominent cases, such as that of South African runner Caster Semenya, who has higher naturally occurring testosterone levels, continue to challenge the regulations. Semenya has been barred from certain events unless she lowers her testosterone levels and is currently contesting these rules at the European Court of Human Rights.
As the debate around gender and competition in sports continues, Khelif’s experience shows the complexities of these issues.
Doechii continues to be one of TDE’s most exciting stories. The Tampa, Florida multi-hyphenate has been on one heck of run this year, dropping single after single. However, she isn’t just releasing music to get it out there, she’s putting out quality and hits to boot. Overall, her biggest success of the year so far is “Alter Ego” with JT. The dance/hip-hop fusion is one of the catchiest songs through these first eight months. Moreover, this single proves a couple of things to us. She’s extremely creative/versatile and it displays her ability to pen all sorts of tones and moods. These skills continue to be sharpened on Doechii’s most recent offerings which are “NISSAN ALTIMA” and “FLORIDA WATA”.
Both of these tracks are byproducts of the 25-year-old’s “Swamp Sessions”. It’s a series on her YouTube channel that includes shorter recordings which could potentially be fleshed out more. Usually, these kinds of tracks tend to sound extremely unfinished. However, Doechii is putting so much effort into these 1–2-minute offerings. Both “NISSAN ALTIMA” and “FLORIDA WATA” are produced very well and have a concrete topical to them. The former, now on streaming, sees Doechii rap with tons of conviction about her place in the game. Then, on the latter, she gets real about being sober for 90 days and encourages listeners to be themselves and live the life you want to lead. She’s really out here dropping gems, and we hope it continues.
I’m the new hip-hop Madonna I’m the trap Grace Jones I don’t know what type of motherf***in’ crack they on I’m like Carrie Bradshaw with a back brace on I been carrying you b****es now for way too long
Today, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign surprised fans by dropping their new album, Vultures 2. Supporters had been waiting on the project for months and were less hopeful than ever after the August 2 release date came and went. Luckily, they didn’t have to wait too much longer, and can now enjoy the project in full.
So far, the second installment of Vultures has received mixed reactions. While many are impressed, others are urging Ye to hurry up on his previously announced retirement. With that being said, listeners are still hard at work dissecting each and every track, including “My Soul.”
The song is the last on the album and features a jab at Adidas, which cut ties with Ye back in 2022 amid his infamous antisemitism scandal. “We mass targeted, mass marketed, mass incarceration Mass in police stations, mass incorporated, f*ck Adidas,” he spits. While the remark certainly hit hard, listeners aren’t necessarily shocked, as this is far from the first time he put the company on blast.
Earlier this year, for example, he went after Adidas, Drake, and more in a fiery Instagram rant. “F*ck Adidas and everybody who works there or with them. Anyone who goes to school with anyone who’s parents work at Adidas. Just know they tried to destroy me and here we are with the number 1 song in the world,” he said at the time. Obviously, there’s still some bad blood there, and it doesn’t look like Ye will be forgetting about it anytime soon. What do you think of Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s new album Vultures 2? What about Ye slamming Adidas on his track “My Soul”? What’s your favorite song on the project so far? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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Wiz Khalifais now a father of a baby girl after his current boo, Aimee Aguilar, delivered their first child together on July 17. Her name is Kaydence and its Aguilar’s one and only kid. The couple was pretty secretive about the pregnancy, but the world knows, and people are extremely happy for them. Fatherhood is something that North Dakota born MC has been working through ever since Sebastian was born, him and Amber Rose’s now adolescent boy. But he seems to be more and more comfortable being someone that a younger person could look up to. We say that because Wiz Khalifa is celebrating that very duty on “Baby Girl On The Way”.
This a new single that was conjured up with the assistance of longtime collaborator and producer, Lex Luger. “What we gon’ do with this bag? I’m thinking nursery / I’m tryna give you love, make sure our kids related“, Wiz raps on his lone verse. The track takes a more raunchy and sexual approach, but it wouldn’t a Khalifa love song if it wasn’t. Aside from the unintentionally funny bars, he does bring solid flow over a sexy-drill inspired instrumental, a trend in the subgenre that is all the craze right now. Besides it being a reference to baby Kaydence, this could be the lead single for Wiz’s upcoming album. It’s something he promised his fans after dropping his mixtape Wiz Owens earlier this week.
I hope that she got your smile, I gave her a style, we don’t do normal things People keep saying they proud, like, n****, you wild, we don’t even know the date Don’t know how to take care of a child, but you gon’ learn today Ain’t worried ’bout other girls ’cause they be stressin’ me out, your p***y’s the perfect place Was moving too fast, but with you I slow it down, you make me learn the way I tell you to get up ’cause we ’bout to get on a jet and “Period, purr” you say
There’s been a lot of speculation about Gunna and Young Thug’s relationship in recent months, particularly as the latter sits behind bars amid his RICO trial. Despite Gunna being arrested in the same indictment, he was released at the end of 2022, prompting rumors that he “snitched” on his codefendents. He denies this, though that’s done little to quell critics’ suspicions.
Regardless, Gunna insists he still has a solid relationship with Young Thug. He even seems to be on great terms with his father. The hitmaker unveiled a new music video for his track “One Of Wun” earlier this week, and Jeffery Williams Sr. makes an appearance. The basketball-themed visual also features Tyran Stokes, Brandon McCoy Jr., Parker Robinson, Jayden Wilkins, and Romelo Hill from Overtime Elite.
Young Thug’s Dad Speaks Facts In Gunna’s New Music Video
While fans are certainly glad to see Williams Sr. in Gunna’s latest video, they’re not necessarily surprised. In June, he was spotted turning up at the “fukumean” performer’s show in Atlanta as the rest of the crowd cheered him on. Obviously, he’s still cool with Gunna, despite whatever critics may have to say about it. He even came to the hitmaker’s defense amid snitching rumors last year, insisting that Gunna didn’t turn his back on his son.
“I love Gunna,” he told Infamous Sylvia. “Gunna hasn’t done anything whatsoever that can hurt us on this case. Period.” Gunna also claimed that the case hasn’t harmed his relationship with the YSL founder during an interview with XXL this year, insisting that nothing has changed. “It’s the same. It’s love, always,” he told the outlet at the time. What do you think of Gunna’s new music video for his track “One Of Wun”? What about Young Thug’s father, Jeffery Williams Sr., making an appearance in the basketball-themed video? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
When you take a look back at the tracklist for VULTURES 1, the undoubted banger from it is “CARNIVAL”. For better or worse, it has an instantly recognizable instrumental and chorus. Additionally, the numbers the song continues to put up further proves that it stands above the rest. Pretty soon fans of Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign will come to the same conclusion about “FIELD TRIP”. Also like “CARNIVAL”, the track boasts a big-ticket cast of features. In this case it is Don Toliver and Kodak Black, a duo we never knew we needed, and Playboi Carti. He’s been heavily involved in both of these albums, as this is his third appearance.
He already helped Ye, Ty, and Rich The Kid reach number one status with “CARNIVAL” and he could replicate those results with “FIELD TRIP”. Also like its predecessor, this VULTURES 2 cut has a sticky chorus thanks to Don’s insanely high-pitched delivery and irresistible melody. Furthermore, the beat equally stands out just as much as “CARNIVAL”, perhaps even more so. It’s much more progressive, especially when Kodak’s verse pops in toward the end. As far as the lead stars performances go, they play more of a background role, as they split the second verse. However, Ty’s aggressive tone mixed with Ye’s hilarious puns about being extremely lavish are nice additions.
“FIELD TRIP”- ¥$, Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign, Don Toliver, Playboi Carti, & Kodak Black
Quotable Lyrics:
Medical plans, I’m all in her dental We like a dog, I’m fresh out the kennel N****s say, “Gas”, they rollin’ up fennel Ain’t on my level, lil’ b****, don’t reach Always hollerin’ ’bout you rich, we riche This ain’t no regular cheddar, this quiche
