Ten-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Carmelo Anthony co-hosted the Kering Foundation’s Third Annual ‘Caring for Women’ Dinner, uniting fashion, art, activism, and philanthropy leaders. The event, featuring notable figures such as Salma Hayek, Matthew McConaughey, and Kim Kardashian, aimed to raise awareness and funds for organizations dedicated to combating gender-based violence. The gathering raised nearly $3 million to support these crucial efforts, reinforcing the foundation’s commitment to driving positive change and supporting survivors.
Cash Cobain, a leading figure in the sexy drill movement, has released a fresh freestyle with Chow Lee and Lonny Love in the latest episode of Red Bull Spiral.
The trio showcased their unique styles in a one-take freestyle, capturing the newest evolution of drill music. Red Bull Spiral, inspired by Japan’s Red Bull Rasen, features top American artists delivering seamless performances in Red Bull’s advanced recording studio. Part of Red Bull 1520, a YouTube channel dedicated to hip-hop content, Red Bull Spiral continues to spotlight the beats, bars, and talents driving the next wave of rap.
Coming off the release of his new album, LL COOL J recreated the opening of his Bad album for the lead-in of his new video, “Murdergram Deux,” which features Eminem. The two exchange bars in the vibrant, knocking music video, which you can see below.
Earlier this month, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and two-time Grammy® Award-winning Hip-Hop icon LL COOL J released his first album in over a decade, THE FORCE (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy), via Def Jam Recordings / Virgin Music Group. This 14-track record, entirely produced by A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip, marks a significant moment in both LL’s career and the Hip-Hop landscape. The album combines modern sounds with classic Hip-Hop energy, showcasing LL’s enduring passion and creativity.
LL describes the album as a return to his roots, likening it to “learning how to rap again.” The project reflects his evolution and unwavering dedication, with THE FORCE opening with the powerful track “Spirit of Cyrus,” featuring a smooth hook by Snoop Dogg. The album also includes collaborations with Nas, Eminem, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes, Saweetie, and more. Notably, “Huey In Da Chair” pays tribute to LL’s aunt, Joan, a pioneering Black Panther.
A highlight of the album is the lead single, “Murdergram Deux,” featuring Eminem. This track exemplifies both artists’ lyrical prowess and raw energy, setting the stage for an intense and memorable listening experience. The music video for “Murdergram Deux,” which is set to be released soon, promises to be a visual spectacle.
“It feels good to finally have this record out in the world,” LL said. “As I’ve said before, this album brings a whole new vibe. I’m returning to my roots…you all better buckle up.”
THE FORCE tackles themes such as racial injustice, isolation during the pandemic, and LL’s legacy in Hip-Hop, blending profound insights with compelling beats. With this release, LL COOL J continues to push boundaries, proving that greatness endures and continues to inspire.
At Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event this morning, fans were treated to rare behind-the-scenes footage of The Weeknd’s upcoming music video, “Dancing in the Flames.” Directed by Anton Tammi with cinematography by Erik Henrikkson, the music video will premiere on Friday, September 13, and was shot entirely on the new iPhone 16 Pro.
Apple’s latest release, the iPhone 16 Pro, boasts the most advanced features yet, including a larger display with the thinnest borders ever seen on any Apple product. Its pro camera system brings fresh creative capabilities, such as the ability to record in 4K at 120fps in Dolby Vision, allowing for stunning slo-motion video capture—perfectly showcased in “Dancing in the Flames.” Four new studio-quality microphones and an innovative Audio Mix feature provide unparalleled sound clarity, offering users options like In-Frame Mix, Studio Mix, and Cinematic Mix. The iPhone 16 Pro also includes the powerful A18 Pro chip, enhanced battery life, and comes in four sleek titanium finishes: black, white, natural, and desert titanium.
This unveiling marks a significant week for The Weeknd, as he also announced the title and cover art of his highly anticipated album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” This release will complete his trilogy following “Dawn FM” and “After Hours,” promising to delve deep into existential and self-referential themes that have captivated his fanbase. With pre-orders now available for vinyl and CD, anticipation is building for what is expected to be a defining moment in The Weeknd’s evolving artistic journey.
Opium is all the rage these days, and Destroy Lonely is one of the reasons why this movement became much more than a passing fad. He’s defined a corner of the contemporary rap world for better or worse thanks to his obvious inspirations from Playboi Carti’s artistry and how he fuses those creatively with the melodic and woozy aesthetics of a Lil Uzi Vert. But much like the rest of the label’s output, the Atlanta native faces a lot of criticism for the perceived staleness and lack of substance around the sound of rage. To give credit where it’s due, LOVE LASTS FOREVER is his best work yet that displays more unique tones, dynamic vocal performances, and distinguishable stylistic influences than what many give him credit for. But sadly, it’s not enough of a forward push to fully break it out of its repetitive spell.
Furthermore, there’s a strong percussive formula for most of LOVE LASTS FOREVER: shuttering and crisp hi-hats, reverb-heavy snares or claps, and buzzing bass and kicks. It works well sometimes – the dreamy “LOVE HURTS” with Uzi (who does their thing quite well), the frantic psychedelia on “BABY MONEY,” or the welcome timbre changes on “SYRUP SIPPIN” that sound more laser-y than murderous. The problem arises when you’ve heard your fourth or fifth Destroy Lonely track in a row where the trap drums take up most of the mix instrumentally. There are some legitimately cool alternative melodic influences here such as “WISH YOU WELL” and sung samples on “AMERIKA,” but from the very beginning of the album, generic vocal melodies plus washed-out mixing and synth layering taint them alongside unfulfilling structures.
For example, “FOREVER” kicks LOVE LASTS FOREVER off oddly with dramatic opening vocals from Melanie Blatt and All Saints that give more EDM drop than psych-trap. Still, it’s one of the few modular tracks here that goes through significant changes, so we have to give props for how its stark and icy snares eventually transition into a trap rhythm pretty effectively. The other structural features of Destroy Lonely’s latest album rest mostly on spacey outros with various interchangeable synth layers, which are a bare minimum at this point within the mainstream trap lane. Throughout its runtime, it mostly depends on tempo changes and switching up distinct and distorted melodic tones to provide variety. It certainly succeeds at this more than If Looks Could Kill, but not by much. Vocally, Lone still has a long way to go.
That’s not to say that he hasn’t separated himself further from his Opium counterparts, who previously exhibited much more performance crossover with each other. “THRILL” with Ken Carson sees Destroy Lonely contrast Ken’s nasal growl with a more high-pitched and airy tone. But without many direct vocal contrasts even with himself, he ends up sounding the same over a lot of these instrumentals. D.L. uses his entire arsenal on every single song, switching from more aggressive triplet flows to stretched-out crooning, lower-register embellishments, and soaring vocal leads… Sometimes all within a minute. It makes for a compellingly dynamic performance if you’re listening to any one song individually. But when you’re spinning 20+ tracks consecutively, that variety really loses its luster fast, especially when you don’t have the crutch of lyricism to fall back on.
Of course, no one wants LOVE LASTS FOREVER to get in its Nas bag. What matters to Destroy Lonely is the energy and the atmosphere, but even then, this only works up to a certain point. While some funny or ridiculous lines stand out here and there (“These n***as keep dropping trash, boy, stop littering” on “SHIP HER OFF” or “She trying to skate all on my ice, she think she Frozone” on “LOCK IN,” for example), there’s also a good chance you’ve heard them before or that you literally don’t care. The vibe is what matters. It contributes to this album’s biggest misstep: there’s very little to take away from it once it ends. No matter what version you listen to, the lack of standout hooks, memorable verses, tightly defined melodies, and interesting song structures leaves you feeling quite vapid by the end.
To reiterate, this is more of a numbing effect than the straight-up boring effort on If Looks Could Kill. Destroy Lonely does define himself more as an artist here, making rage-adjacent trap that is uniquely atmospheric and layered without depending on exaggerated aggression to do so. There’s also nothing wrong with a more amorphous, vibe-centric, and repetitive album experience, except that’s what we’ve already gotten in the past to a tee. Long story short, LOVE LASTS FOREVER is the kind of album that isn’t very nice to new people it meets on the street. Those who love this style will find much more quality and catharsis within it than we did, and they are probably more correct in their assessment as a result. But if you’re not content with reheated leftovers of your drunk-at-3AM go-to, this album will not convince you otherwise.
Taylor Swift officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in a lengthy statement on Wednesday morning, following her fiery debate against Former President Donald Trump. In her statement, Swift brought up an AI image of her falsely endorsing Trump, the dangers of misinformation, and even threw shade at Trump’s running mate, JD Vance.
As for her choice of Harris and Walz, she explained: “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”
Taylor Swift & Brittany Mahomes Cheer On The Chiefs
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 03: Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes react in a suite during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 03, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
There have been plenty of reactions to Swift’s endorsement, including from Donald Trump, who brought up Patrick Mahomes’ wife on Fox & Friends. “Well, I actually like Mrs. Mahomes much better. If you want to know the truth. She’s a big Trump fan. I was not a Taylor Swift fan,” he said. Harris’ running-mate, Tim Walz, also reacted to the news on MSNBC. “I am incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift. I say that also as a cat owner—a fellow cat owner,” Walz said. “That was eloquent and it was clear and that’s the type of courage we need in America to stand up.”
Social Media Reacts To Taylor Swift’s Endorsement
Check out more of the reactions to Swift’s latest post on social media below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, and the 2024 Presidential Election on HotNewHipHop.
No one has ever been as divorced as Elon Musk offering to impregnate Taylor Swift. Fucking weirdo. pic.twitter.com/BNeCGRIBq1
Trump reacts to Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris: “Well, I actually like Mrs. Mahomes much better … I was not a Taylor Swift fan … she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.” pic.twitter.com/J9Nk56nhEB
In mid-August, 50 Cent and Louisiana native Hurricane Chris were trading shots thanks to the latter kicking things off. At the start of last month, the G-Unit head honcho put together the Humor & Harmony Weekend festival and spent a whopping $500,000 on security. Chris was not a fan of the budgeting and publicly called out Fif online. “That money could’ve went to help the motherf***ing youth. We don’t need more money invested into the police”. After going back and forth for a couple of days, Chris said that they smoothed things out. However, just two days ago, he decided to restart their beef for some reason.
This time, he proudly stated that he is the better artist at this point in his career and would outperform him. “You cannot out rap me. You do not make better music than me right now. Song making, he don’t make better songs than me. If 50 was to make a song right now and I make a song right now I’mma smash that s***. I make music way better than 50 Cent. I know it’s a fact”. When you call out the “Candy Shop” MC like that it’s eventually going to get back to him. This case is no exception to the rule, and 50 had quite the rebuttal for Chris.
He reshared a clip from that same Vlad TV interview when he was talking about Louisiana’s lackluster educational system. In that segment, Chris pronounced “educational” incorrectly and that was all the ammo that 50 needed to disprove any of the former’s claims. “ this is what happens when the edunacational system fails you IN THE 50 states of America. LOL”, he expertly quipped. Chris replied in the comments with some laughing emojis and claimed that he was talking too fast. He also said that, “I corrected it yu looping the video with them good editors”.
Later, Chris would respond with an old clip in which 50 states that he’s a fan of 6ix9ine and Soulja Boy. He captioned the video, “ I write 16s u like 16s ”. Fans are siding with 50 on this one and letting Chris know that he messed with the wrong guy. What are your thoughts on 50 Cent’s clap back after Hurricane Chris claimed he was the better rapper? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding 50 Cent and Hurricane Chris. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
During a heated exchange, former President Donald Trump evaded answering whether he would sign a national abortion ban into law if re-elected. When pressed repeatedly on his stance, Trump refrained from committing to a clear response, fueling speculation about his plans for a potential second term.
Q: Would you veto a national abortion ban if it came to your desk?
Well, I didn’t discuss it with JD in all fairness. JD… and I don’t mind if he has a certain view, but I think he was speaking for me. But I really didn’t. Look, we don’t have to discuss it because she’d never be able to get it. Just like she couldn’t get student loans. They couldn’t get student loans. They couldn’t get student loans. They didn’t even come close to getting student loans. They taunted young people and a lot of other people that had loans. They can never get this approved. So it doesn’t matter what she says about going to Congress, oh wonderful. Let’s go to Congress. Do it. But the fact is that for years they wanted to get it out of Congress and out of the federal government. And we did something that everybody said couldn’t be done. And now you have a vote of the people on abortion.
– Donald Trump
This comes as Vice President Kamala Harris strongly condemned Trump and his Project 2025 agenda, emphasizing that it aims to ban abortion nationwide. Harris positioned herself as a defender of reproductive rights, pledging to restore the protections of Roe v. Wade and safeguard women’s freedoms across the United States.
Vice President Harris: You want to talk about, ‘this is what people wanted?’ Pregnant women who want to carry a pregnancy to term, suffering from a miscarriage being denied care in an emergency room because the health care providers are afraid they might go to jail, and she’s… pic.twitter.com/aWdmC883xZ
The back-and-forth has sparked a wave of reactions online, highlighting the stark contrast between the two candidates on the divisive issue of abortion. With the 2024 presidential election approaching, the debate over reproductive rights remains a key battleground, underscoring the deep ideological divide between Trump and Harris on this crucial issue.
First it was Beyoncé, now VP Kamala Harris has the support of Taylor Swift.
You heard that right. Taylor Swift has entered the chat.
Arguably the biggest artist on the planet just officially endorsed VP Kamala Harris after the debate, via an Instagram post.
The post was shared with her massive following of over 283 million, and get this, it featured Swift holding her cat, Benjamin Button. Now if you behind on the times, it was clearly a nod to previous remarks made by Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, who referred to Harris as a “childless cat lady” during his campaign.
That was a genius move btw. Tapping JD Vance as Trump’s running mate. That’s really working out well for them.
What’s more, Swift took the once in a lifetime opportunity to urge her audience to “do your research” on the candidates and the election, emphasizing the importance of informed voting. She also addressed the circulation of AI-generated images falsely portraying her as a Trump supporter. Swift remarked that seeing those misleading images prompted her to clarify her position, saying, “I need to be very transparent about my actual plans.”
In no time, the surging Harris campaign quickly responded to Swift’s endorsement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). They celebrated by highlighting friendship bracelets that symbolized the close connection between Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Why this matter, the bracelets served as a nod to Swift’s own diehard fan culture and influence during the election season.
Well it’s influential all right and now Swift is behind VP Harris. Yikes … in a good way.
Anyway’s here’s the full text from post from @TaylorSwift Instagram, which has garnered over 7m likes so far …
“Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.
Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.
I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.
I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early. I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story.
(@cmclymer) 
(@jumpthenfaIIing) 
this is what happens when the edunacational system fails you 
IN THE 50 states of America. 
LOL”, he expertly quipped. Chris replied in the comments with some laughing emojis and claimed that he was talking too fast. He also said that, “I corrected it yu looping the video with them good editors”. 
