Month: September 2024

Kanye West Disses Adidas During “Vultures” Listening Event In China

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Kanye West held up a middle finger as his fans chanted “F**k Adidas” during his Vultures listening event in China over the weekend. After doing so, he joked, “I hope that was okay,” before launching into a performance of his iconic track, “All Falls Down” from 2004’s The College Dropout. He was referencing the government’s strict laws about obscenity.

It’s far from the first time he’s publically criticized the company. He previously led a crowd in South Korea on a “f*ck Adidas” chant while performing another Vultures event in August. Adidas cut ties with West back in October 2022 after he went on an infamous antisemitic tirade on social media. Earlier this year, he made headlines for going off on the company on Instagram. “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 wrote back in March. He also claimed they’re suing him for over $200 million.

Read More: Kanye West Posts Cryptic Instagram Message As Fans In China Get Hyped For Concert

Kanye West Performs With Ty Dolla Sign At Rolling Loud

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 14: Rapper Kanye West performs onstage during the “Vultures 1” playback concert during Rolling Loud 2024 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 14, 2024, in Inglewood. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

The Adidas diss isn’t the only reason West has made headlines for the performance in China. He’s also been getting attention for bringing all four of his kids, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm, on stage to perform “Everybody.” West’s wife, Bianca Censori, filmed the wholesome moment from the VIP section. The kids have joined them on several international stops in recent months.

Kanye West Flips Off Adidas

Kanye and Ty Dolla Sign released Vultures 2 back on August 3. Check out the video of West holding up his middle finger in China below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kanye West on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Kanye West Surprises Fans At China Show With New Song Preview

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Damon Dash Earns Key Legal Victory Against Sexual Assault Accuser

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Damon Dash won his latest legal battle after a judge rejected Monique Bunn’s attempt at getting a new trial in her case against the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder, as caught by AllHipHop. She previously accused him of sexual assault and of stealing over 100,000 photographs she had stored on various hard drives.

Despite a jury ruling against her federal court, they did find Dame guilty of defamation, which resulted in a $30,000 award for Bunn. Her lawyer, Christopher Brown, attempted to argue that the verdict went against the reality of the evidence and that the pictures were worth far more than that. U.S. District Judge Dolly M. Gee has now ruled that the argument is insufficient.

Read More: Dame Dash Might Actually Be Selling His Share Of Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt”

Damon Dash Arrives At “The Prince Of Detroit” Premiere

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JUNE 23: Entrepreneur/Director Damon Dash arrives at “The Prince Of Detroit” Detroit Premiere at Detroit Music Hall on June 23, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Monica Morgan/Getty Images)

Bunn’s case isn’t the only legal drama Dame has been battling in recent months. In order to settle a judgment he owes to filmmaker Josh Weber over a dispute regarding the movie Dear Frank, Dame is being forced to sell off his shares in Roc-A-Fella Records. It hasn’t proven to be as easy as it sounds, however, as JAY-Z has been attempting to block him from doing so. In a legal notice, last month, he confirmed that the copyright for Reasonable Doubt will officially belong to him in 2031. Dame fired back at the move on Instagram: “They can say what they want, this shit is still for sale. You’re not buying a copyright, you’re buying a piece of a company ROC A FELLA INC. Please only serious inquiries only!”

In other news, Dame has been feuding on social media with 50 Cent. 50 had taken a jab at him and his financial woes during an appearance on the Million Dollarz Worth of Game podcast. Be on the lookout for further updates on Damon Dash on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Dame Dash Fires Back At JAY-Z For His Latest Move Regarding “Reasonable Doubt”

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Jhene Aiko Celebrates 10 Years Of “Souled Out” With Reissue Featuring Unreleased Songs

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Jhene Aiko has shared a new version of her debut studio album, Souled Out, featuring two unreleased songs, “You vs. Them (Acoustic)” and “Beautiful Ruin.” When she first dropped the project, it debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, selling 70,000 copies. The tracklist features the singles “To Love & Die,” “The Pressure,” and “Spotless Mind.” She collaborated on songs with Cocaine 80s, Common, and more. The track, “Promises,” features her daughter, Namiko. Across the album, Aiko sings about relationships and life lessons while transforming a perspective on heartbreak.

Outside of music, Aiko has been making headlines for her relationship with Big Sean. Appearing on the podcast, Out of Context, last month, Sean explained why the two, who have been dating for years, aren’t ready for marriage just yet. “But just like to be real with you, just like any people who have dealt with love, we’ve had our ups and downs, you know what I’m saying?” he said at the time. “And I think it’s still finding the right navigation through it all.” The two are also reportedly preparing to work on another TWENTY88 collaborative album. Check out Aiko’s latest release below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Jhene Aiko on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Big Sean And Jhene Aiko Treat Fans To Romantic Coachella Performance

Jhene Aiko Returns To “Souled Out”


Tracklist:

Limbo Limbo Limbo
W.A.Y.S.
To Love & Die
Spotless Mind
It’s Cool
Lyin King
Wading
The Pressure
Brave
Eternal Sunshine
Promises
Pretty Bird (Freestyle)
Remember
Blue Dream
You vs. Them (Acoustic)
Beautiful Ruin

Read More: Big Sean Reveals Plans To Reunite With Jhene Aiko For New TWENTY88 Album

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SOURCE SPORTS: Mets Risk NL Wild Card Spot With Two Losses Over The Weekend To The Phillies

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza might really be re-thinking his choice of pitchers over the weekend against the Phillies as Bryce Harper and the Phillies take the last two of the three-game series, severely jeopardizing the Mets’ chances of an NL Wild Card berth.

The Amazins came into Philadelphia on Friday with everything in their favor; they were one game ahead of the Braves in the NL Wild Card race with a 8-2 record in their last 10 games and no one knew about superstr shortstop Francisco Lindor’s impending back injury. Fast forward to Sunday evening and the Mets are a half game behind Atlanta, risking their spot in the Wild Card, which now heavily depends on how the Braves do against the Dodgers on their home turf in Truist Park tonight(September 15).

On Friday, New York embarrassed the Phils, beating them 11-3, headed off by three 3-run HRs from Alvarez, Nimmo and Bader and a solo shot from first baseman Pete Alonso in the top of the ninth to seal the slaughter. Jose Quintana took control of the mound in the Mets’ first outing against Philly, shutting down four batters and only giving up three hits in seven frames. The Phillies got all their runs in one shot from Brandon Marsh, who blasted a three-run shot off Alex Young in the bottom of the ninth.

Maybe it was the superstition of Friday the 13th that moved the Mets up to the third spot in the NL East, just eight games behind the division leading Phils, but equally as esoteric, Lindor’s back injury had him pulled in the 7th inning, obviously raising questions about the team’s now unstable playoff position. In the second game of the series and the first game that the NL MVP candidate has missed in the past three seasons, the Phillies took the Mets down 6-4, with Bryce Harper banging two homers off Mets right hander Luis Severino in the 4th and 6th innings. Mendoza sent Young back to the mound for New York for only one out and gave up two hits and two runs, even after giving up three runs in one inning . Mets fans had hope on Sunday as Lindor returned to the lineup as the lead off batter, but was swiftly withdrawn from the game in the second inning. The Phillies edged the Mets 2-1 in the bottom of the ninth with a single from J.T Realmuto off Edwin Diaz, who replaced Phil Maton in the last inning.

With the Mets striking out at the plate more than the Phils in all three games, it may not just be pitching thats failing the Mets. The Mets seem to be hinging on Lindor’s uncertain return to the lineup, but the follow through from players like Nimmo and Alonso is needed, but isn’t happening. The Mets will also be missing RHP Paul Blackburn during this crucial point in the season after he was cleared for his hand injury just two weeks ago, but placed back on IL for a spinal fluid leak in his back yesterday(September 14).

Will the Mets maintain their position as the best team in MLB since the All Star break or will the combination of injuries, pitchers and fallen stars cost the Mets their chance at the pennant?

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Donald Trump Furiously Posts: “I Hate Taylor Swift!” After Kamala Harris Endorsement

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Donald Trump slammed Taylor Swift with an emphatic post on his Truth Social website on Sunday after the pop singer endorsed his opponent, Kamala Harris, last week. Writing in all-caps, he proclaimed: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” Outside of Swift endorsing Harris, it’s unclear what prompted the post.

“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” she wrote in the recent announcement. “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.”

Read More: Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris Endorsement Sparks Clashing Reactions Online

Taylor Swift Attends MTV Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift accepts the Video of the Year award for “Fortnight” onstage at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)

Despite the anger in Trump’s post, it’s not the first time he spoke on Swift since the endorsement. Appearing on Fox & Friends after taking on Harris in a debate, he said of the singer: “Well, I actually like Mrs. [Patrick] 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. Swift has attended many Kansas City Chiefs games alongside Britney Mahomes. On Sunday, she watched as her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, helped the team beat the Cincinnati Bengals.

Donald Trump Calls Out Taylor Swift

In other Trump news, he survived another assassination attempt on Sunday while golfing in Florida. Check out Trump’s fiery post on Truth Social below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Donald Trump and Taylor Swift on HotNewHipHop.

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Terence Crawford Laughed Off Being Mistakenly Identified As Kendrick Lamar During A UFC Broadcast

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What happens in Sin City is supposed to stay there. Well, unless it is broadcasted to millions of viewers around the world. Professional boxer Terence “Bud” Crawford found himself in the middle of a viral joke due to an error by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Yesterday (September 14), the UFC mistakenly identified Terence Crawford as Kendrick Lamar during the broadcast of the Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs Edgar Berlanga fight. Those in attendance at T-Mobile Arena might not have caught the flub, but viewers at home sure did.

Immediately after supporters of the “Not Like Us” rapper took to X (formerly Twitter) with an endless amount of meme swapping out Kendrick for Crawford on album covers and more.

In a post shared to Crawford’s official Instagram page (viewable here), he laughed off the misidentification, writing: “Damn, Kendrick Lamar 😂.”

Crawford went on to use Kendrick Lamar’s song “Euphoria” to soundtrack the image captured during the event. Crawford is no stranger to the world of sports (despite the botched identification) having secured several titles in the ring. Nor is Crawford a hip-hop novice. Back in July 2023, Crawford had Eminem perform “Lose Yourself” as his ring walk out track.

Fans now know of Crawford’s lighthearted sense of humor.

Nicki Minaj Faces Refund Demands From Fans Amid “Pink Friday 2” Tour Complaints

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Nicki Minaj has been dealing with backlash on social media, as some fans have been requesting refunds for their tickets to the ongoing Pink Friday 2 World Tour. As caught by Bossip, they’ve been upset about Minaj starting the shows late as well as allegations of lip-syncing. Minaj eventually addressed the backlash on X (formerly Twitter).

“This ain’t the mthfkn opera, user reggibivv. It’s a HIGH LEVEL 4 HOUR ICONIC MASTER FKNG PIECE MASTER FKNG CLASS HIP HOP SHOW HEADLINED BY THE QUEEN, N****,” she wrote in one post. ”#GagCityBIRMINGHAM is only hours away!!!!! Yrsutdtidihcosefdiditxitdkhxidkf. Yaaaaaayyyyyyyy. Love you guys!!!!”

Read More: Nicki Minaj Reacts To Lil Wayne’s Vulnerable Super Bowl Snub Response

Nicki Minaj Performs On Her “Pink Friday 2 World Tour” In N.Y.C.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 07: (Exclusive Coverage) Nicki Minaj performs onstage during her Pink Friday 2 World Tour – New York at Madison Square Garden on September 07, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Live Nation)

She continued: “If you are asking in a ‘serious’ way why you didn’t ‘GET’ a song that another city got, time travel yo narrow ass to the days where you wouldn’t have already seen 40 shows on IG LIVE FOR FREE. Pay for those free shows or sitcho silly tail self down & be surprised. Be in the moment. This ain’t a fkng juke box. I just performed 81MM worth of ‘fallin 4 u.’ If you do the same exact show they’d say it’s the same show! If you make changes, they comparing & being ungrateful.” After she explained her side of the situation, many of her fans came to her defense in the replies.

Nicki Minaj Responds To Criticism

Over the next month, Minaj will continue performing in Miami, Jacksonville, Kansas City, and more cities before wrapping up the Pink Friday 2 World Tour in her hometown of Queens, New York on October 11. Check out her comments on the drama below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Nicki Minaj on HotNewHipHop.

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James Packer Opens Up About “Trainwreck” Breakup with Mariah Carey

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Eight years after the high-profile breakup between Australian billionaire James Packer and pop icon Mariah Carey, Packer is shedding light on the end of their engagement, calling it one of the “worst times” of his life. The pair’s relationship, which began in 2015 and ended in late 2016, was fraught with tension, and Packer is now revealing just how difficult it was for him.

In a candid interview with 7NEWS, as reported by RadarOnline, Packer, 57, described the breakup as a “trainwreck.” He recounted a particularly difficult period when Carey, 55, allegedly believed he had planted a negative story about her in the media. “Mariah and I had broken up, and she thought I’d planted a story in a magazine, which I hadn’t, and it made her look bad,” Packer shared. “She was threatening to say things about me, and so it was um… it was a trainwreck.”

The breakup, which occurred in October 2016, just nine months after they became engaged, marked the end of a whirlwind romance. Despite their seemingly glamorous lifestyle, Packer acknowledged that their relationship became toxic. “The times that I’ve been at my worst, you know, I’ve had a lot on my mind,” he admitted, alluding to personal struggles during that period.

Packer’s reflection comes years after both he and Carey moved on with their lives, but it highlights the complexity of their short-lived romance. The businessman, known for his vast wealth and media empire, has kept a relatively low profile since the split, while Carey, a music legend, continues to thrive in the entertainment world.

Their relationship, once seen as a fairy tale, became a tabloid sensation as it unraveled, with both parties going their separate ways under difficult circumstances. Now, Packer’s admission provides a rare glimpse into the emotional toll of their public breakup.

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Ballet Star Michaela DePrince Passes Away at 29, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Inspiration

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Michaela Mabinty DePrince, the internationally acclaimed ballet dancer who rose from the ashes of war-torn Sierra Leone to grace some of the world’s most prestigious stages, has passed away at the age of 29. The tragic news was announced on her personal Instagram page by a family spokesperson, though the cause of death remains undisclosed.

DePrince’s family described her death as “sudden,” with her sister, Mia Mabinty DePrince, expressing profound heartbreak. “I am in a state of shock and deep sadness. My beautiful sister is no longer here,” Mia shared. The family’s statement also hailed Michaela as an “unforgettable inspiration,” whose influence spanned across the globe.

Michaela DePrince’s life was one of resilience and triumph. Born in 1995 in Kenema, Sierra Leone, she faced unimaginable adversity early on, losing both parents during the country’s brutal civil war. At just three years old, she was sent to an orphanage, where she was treated harshly due to her vitiligo, a skin condition that caused depigmentation. Despite these challenges, DePrince’s spirit remained unbroken.

She was adopted by an American couple and moved to New Jersey, where her adoptive mother, Elaine DePrince, fostered her burgeoning love for ballet. From there, Michaela’s talent and determination led her to incredible heights. She became the youngest principal dancer at the Dance Theatre of Harlem and gained further recognition when she appeared in Beyoncé’s Lemonade. In 2021, she joined Boston Ballet as a second soloist and, remarkably, made an appearance on Dancing with the Stars at just 17.

Her artistic prowess was matched by her humanitarian work. Michaela advocated passionately for children affected by conflict, using her platform to raise awareness and offer hope. A spokesperson for DePrince described her as someone whose artistry “touched countless hearts” and who lived a life of “grace, purpose, and strength.”

Tributes have poured in from across the ballet world and beyond. Misty Copeland, one of the most prominent American ballerinas, expressed her sorrow, writing, “Despite being told the ‘world wasn’t ready for Black ballerinas,’ she remained determined and made big strides.”

DePrince’s family is now grappling with an additional heartbreaking loss—the passing of their mother, Elaine DePrince, around the same time as Michaela’s death. The double loss has left her family and the ballet community reeling.

Michaela DePrince’s career shattered barriers for dancers of color and challenged the rigid stereotypes within the ballet community. She was not just a dancer; she was a symbol of hope, resilience, and boundless talent. Her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

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