Month: September 2024

Bianca Censori Proudly Films Kanye West & His Kids’ Performance In China

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Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign recently held their VULTURES listening session in China on Sunday (September 15), which was a pretty magnanimous affair. He even previewed a new song for fans, which heartened its admirers who felt disappointed by VULTURES 2. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Ye show these days if his kids didn’t go up to perform with him. North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm all accompanied him onstage at Hainan’s Wuyuan River Sports Stadium to perform “Everybody,” one of the numerous cuts from this album series that still hasn’t seen the official light of day. Bianca Censori was there to film the whole thing from the stands. You can check that out by clicking the “Via” link down below.

However, things allegedly haven’t all been great when it comes to this family dynamic. Azealia Banks recently accused Kanye West’s associate Milo Yiannopoulos of hiding Ye’s alleged abuse of Bianca Censori. “Tell the world about how Kanye is Beating up Bianca Censori and how he threw a chair at northwest the other day big mouth,” she tweeted while responding to the Chicago artist’s former employee. “Tell the story of you and Elon making racist jokes about Kanye as if the two of you don’t both look like f***in hog cheese.”

Read More: Bianca Censori Flaunts Her Barely-Covered Curves While In China With Kanye West

Kanye West & His Kids At His China Concert

This is just the latest of Kanye West’s many controversies and accusations over the past few years, ones that have been impossible to escape. Still, it looks like he will continue to drop new music and develop his career while we wait on what other wild statement he will make. For example, Playboi Carti recently teased some more collabs between the two on the Atlanta rage star’s upcoming album. Perhaps this and the other song preview will hint toward the next sound to tackle.

As such, we’re still in the balancing act of Kanye West’s controversial career and behavior. In fact, it’s lasted much longer than some folks give it credit for. Between suspended Candace Owens interviews and these Bianca Censori accusations, there’s a lot to unpack and scrutinize. But much of it remains alleged, so we’ll see how these situations develop. After all, this is always a winding and complicated road to cover.

Read More: Tyler, The Creator Calls Out Kanye West For Using Backing Tracks In Concert

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Reginae Carter Praises Her Dad Lil Wayne Again Amid Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Debate

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Lil Wayne is still getting love and dismissal from many hip-hop and pop culture corners over the Super Bowl halftime show controversy. When Kendrick Lamar announced his headlining slot in New Orleans next year, many fans felt that Tunechi deserved it instead, a notion bolstered by K.Dot’s Drake battle. However, we’re starting to see folks shift the conversation to the most important parts of this whole debate: commending each artist for their greatness and giving Wayne the flowers he deserves. His daughter Reginae Carter recently spoke out about this whole thing, trying to shift gears to a more celebratory and supportive narrative.

“Lil weezyana fest is gone be so lit this year!” Reginae Carter wrote of her father Lil Wayne’s New Orleans festival later in 2024. “My dad brings this to his hometown every year to make his fans and supporters proud! Let’s Focus on the positive and things we can control [red heart emoji]. Let’s talk about how he sold out in a day ‼” No matter where you stand on the Super Bowl debate, we have much more useful ways to show support.

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

Reginae Carter Hypes Up Lil Wayne’s Festival

“They envy greatness !!!!” Reginae Carter initially seemed to express regarding the Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne debate. By this point, anyone happy or mad about the final decision has plenty of different reasons to feel how they feel. As such, we don’t really know where Reginae directs her previous frustration and current focus on positivity. Is it against Kendrick and pgLang for taking advantage of this opportunity? Is it against Jay-Z and the NFL for capitalizing on it? Or is it at fans who turned this choice into a competition of who can disrespect the other MC more?

Regardless, there’s a lot more to say about the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. We’re sure we will hear more connective tissue in the road to February, as we have plenty of chances for new music or statements until then from any party. No matter how Reginae Carter would characterize the Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar debate, she’s right in emphasizing the need to be supportive and hopeful. Greatness doesn’t find you: you find it.

Read More: Lil Wayne Draws Fans’ Sympathy And Apathy Over His Super Bowl Snub Response

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Lecrae Responds To Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Watch The Party Die’ Mention With A Unifying Track Of His Own

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To borrow a phrase from Uproxx cover star Latto, get in the booth. Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s heated track-for-track beef surely inspired a lot of spin-off records. Yesterday (September 14), the latest arrived courteous of Lecrae.

On Kendrick Lamar’s “Watch The Party Die” song, he named dropped the Christian rapper, asking: “What would Lecrae do?” Now fans know exactly how Lecrae would’ve handled the feud thanks to his response record, “Ain’t Watch The Party Die,” which was shared to Instagram.

“I was wrestlin’ like, should I write a verse? / The culture got enough clout-chasin’ vultures out here / Tryna prove they worth, they need attention / They can’t imagine me not tryna make myself look bigger off of this Kendrick mention / I can’t imagine his position / Before I got on my mission I was a party victim,” raps Lecrae.

Throughout the record, Lecrae advocates for unification. But he was sure to address the narrative that he turned his nose up at secular hip-hop artists after a clip of his Deep End with Lecrae podcast went viral.

“I use my trauma, my single mama, to justify commas to pay the devils wages / That probably went over they heads / Basically what I said is I was government fed / Bred for doin’ time in the feds, but Jesus bled / Instead of puttin’ dents in they head, He turned His / My cup runneth over with nonsense / They hearts grow colder, they love to do evil, they burn they conscience / I want the dealer’s head who gave my cousin fentanyl / Labels exploitin’ rappin’ addicts, man, I’m sick of y’all / My daddy ran with Compton Crips, my uncles Piru / Stuck in the middle of this madness, what should I choose? / I should be choosin’ between Howard and Hampton / I love the people that I ran with but look at the damage / You want me put you on, but I know you still with the scammin’,” raps Lecrae.

Listen to Lecrae’s song “Ain’t Watch The Party Die” above.

Compton Business Owner Denies Kendrick Lamar Is To Blame For Financial Losses

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As if we needed any more of them, we now have a new angle to discuss and break down concerning Kendrick Lamar’s monstrous 2024 run. If you didn’t hear, a Los Angeles Times report claimed that Compton business owners spoke out about suffering financial losses in the thousands due to the “Not Like Us” music video shoot in the city. Apparently, this was because K.Dot’s team and city officials did not properly notify these business owners about the shoot, thus resulting in lack of business and not making back the money they paid their employees. However, one Compton business – Alma’s Food For The Soul – has spoken out against this narrative.

“This entire post is misquoted and pushing a narrative that we do not represent,” Corina Pleasant of Alma’s Food For The Soul said of Kendrick Lamar. “Please, please do not believe everything you read. Words have been twisted, and it’s not right. The city should have made better decisions with notification to tax paying business owners. We, in no way have any negative commentary for Kendrick. This was a city issue. And Akademiks you better be careful about misquoting people and twisting words. We never spoke to you, so how are you misquoting verbiage as fact?”

Read More: Terence Crawford Reacts To The UFC’s Kendrick Lamar Mix-Up

Kendrick Lamar Defended By Compton Business

Furthermore, it seems like businesses did lose out on a lot of money due to the “Watch The Party Die” rapper’s video shoot. But this particular business frames the issue as a criticism of how the city handled the situation, not about Kendrick Lamar or his team. Hopefully they can still reach out to support them and mitigate these losses, even if this specific business doesn’t feel like they are to blame. Also, this is just one comment from one business, so we don’t know if the others would agree. None of the accused parties (Kendrick, pgLang, the city or state, etc.) have responded to this at press time.

Meanwhile, this debate is somehow not the biggest around Kendrick Lamar right now. There’s still a lot of conversation around his new song and about his Super Bowl halftime show. Surely, we’ll have more to talk about before that February spectacle rolls around. But with this specific issue, it’s clear that this is about more than music.

Read More: 50 Cent Divulges His Thoughts On Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Show & Drake Beef

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Kanye West Surprises Fans At China Show With New Song Preview

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Kanye West fans in China were in for a treat at his VULTURES listening party with Ty Dolla $ign, getting more than what they bargained for. Moreover, he previewed a new song seemingly titled “Preacher Man,” which features some simple and high-pitched vocal sampling under his passionate auto-tuned singing, eventually leading into a rap verse and earthy electric guitar strums. It sounds reminiscent of 808s & Heartbreak to a degree, mixed in with the more minimal, atmospheric, and dramatic approach of much of Ye’s 2020s output so far. Many fans in the comments section of the post below wrote statements like “Ye beat washed allegations” given the disappointed reception to VULTURES 2.

Furthermore, Kanye West reportedly said that this new song will appear on his next project, which is unsurprisingly a mystery at press time. Actually, that’s giving it too much credit: there are no details to speak of at all. We just have rumblings of inspiration and studio work, but no indication if this will be a solo album or the conclusion to the promised VULTURES trilogy. Considering how chaotic and shoddy the releases turned out so far, we wouldn’t express shock if its third installment remains a myth for a long time.

Read More: Kanye West’s Offensive Interview Gets Candace Owens’ YouTube Channel Suspended

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Elsewhere in China, Kanye West got to meet a lot of excited fans while traveling with his wife Bianca Censori, who looked as scantily-clad and unbothered as ever. It’s clear that there’s still a lot of demand for Ye to pop out, even as his controversies continue to mount. Also, it’s much more of a global affair now, as these VULTURES listening parties took him and Ty Dolla $ign all over the world. We’ll see whether or not they continue to cater to as many fans as possible as they traverse the industry with their choices in mind, for better or worse.

Speaking of controversy, Azealia Banks recently accused Kanye West’s associate Milo Yiannopoulos of hiding Ye’s alleged abuse of Bianca Censori. “Tell the world about how Kanye is Beating up Bianca Censori and how he threw a chair at northwest the other day big mouth,” she tweeted at Yiannopoulos. “Tell the story of you and Elon making racist jokes about Kanye as if the two of you don’t both look like f***in hog cheese.”

Read More: Playboi Carti Hypes Up Kanye West Collab On Upcoming Album

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Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Black” Surfaces Online

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The Nike Air Force 1 Low is set to release in an exciting collaboration with Kobe Bryant, featuring a sleek “Black” colorway. This special edition showcases a black leather upper, giving the sneaker a classic and refined look. Kobe’s iconic Mamba logo is imprinted throughout the leather, adding a unique and subtle texture to the design. Vibrant yellow accents bring a pop of color to the otherwise understated sneaker. The yellow details can be seen on the sole, as well as the Nike swoosh, creating a striking contrast against the black base. These bold elements highlight Kobe’s legacy while maintaining the clean aesthetic of the Air Force 1 Low.

Known for its timeless design, the Air Force 1 Low blends perfectly with Kobe’s influence in this collaboration. The mix of black leather and bright yellow accents makes this pair stand out while keeping a versatile and wearable style. Fans of both Nike and Kobe Bryant are eagerly awaiting the release of this collaboration, which promises to be a must-have for collectors and sneaker enthusiasts alike. The “Black” colorway with Mamba detailing makes this Air Force 1 Low a unique tribute to Kobe’s legacy. Keep an eye out for its release.

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Nike Air Force 1 Low x Kobe Bryant

The sneakers feature a yellow rubber sole and a sleek black midsole. Also, yellow “AIR” branding can be found on the midsole, near the heel. Further, the uppers are constructed of black leather and the Nike Swoosh is vibrant yellow. Finally, black laces and yellow/purple Nike branding on the tongues and heels complete these sneakers.

Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Kobe Bryant x Nike Air Force 1 Low is going to drop later this holiday season. Also, the retail price is expected to be $145 when they release. Let us know what you think of this sneaker, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. We will be sure to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest brands.

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Wallo Recalls Telling Young Thug His Crew Was A Liability Before Arrest

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During a recent appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast, Wallo recalled some valuable advice he once gave Young Thug before he was sent to prison. According to him, the rapper had shown him a $1M wire from Rolling Loud for one performance when they met for an interview in 2021. Young Thug also showed up with huge crew, prompting Wallo to impart some of his wisdom.

“I’m looking at him like ‘Yo, you know what that mean? You know who you are? You’re responsible for everybody in the f*cking room. You’ve got to be on point and you’ve got to be mindful of who you’ve got around you,’” Wallo explained. “All the artists will tell you I said this, Durk, Young Thug, everybody. I’ll be like, ‘Why you got all these n****s with you?’”

Read More: Lil Woody Prays For Young Thug’s Freedom Amid RICO Trial: “Wrong Is Wrong”

Wallo Claims Young Thug Showed Him $1M Wire For One Performance

He went on, also emphasizing the fact that his advice was genuine, and comes from experience. Wallo recalled considering the cost of all of the plane tickets, hotels, gear, meals, and more for everyone there. Regardless, he said none of them were bringing anything to the table, or willing to help out where it was needed. On top of this, he pointed out that they were a liability. Clearly, that was the last thing Young Thug needed to worry about at that point in his career.

Wallo also claimed that if he were Young Thug’s manager, the only people around would be a cameraman, his DJ, security, and an assistant to make sure everything ran smoothly. What do you think of Wallo claiming that Young Thug showed him a $1M wire to perform at Rolling Loud before going to prison? Are you surprised or not? What about him claiming that he advised Young Thug to keep his crew small? Do you think this was good advice? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Terence Crawford Reacts To The UFC’s Kendrick Lamar Mix-Up

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The UFC has to answer some odd questions about their broadcast, as they made a major mix-up during a recent match. Moreover, the television stream identified boxer Terence Crawford in the stands as Kendrick Lamar, which understandably resulted in some backlash and racism accusations. What’s more is that it’s possible that this was actually intentional, albeit miscommunicated and confusingly presented. K.Dot actually references Crawford on “euphoria,” which is why many folks online saw this as more of a joke. We might never know for sure, and you will have your opinion on whether it’s insensitive even with this possible intent in mind.

However, it seems like Terence Crawford couldn’t help but laugh at this situation, so it seems like there are no hard feelings. “Damn @kendricklamar [two crying-laughing emojis],” he wrote on his Instagram Story this weekend along with a screenshot of UFC’s mix-up. It played Kendrick Lamar’s “euphoria” verse shouting Terence out in the background. Maybe Crawford and the “Watch The Party Die” MC have a more strong criticism of this practice. But for now, the former is just reacting to the antics and having fun with them.

Read More: Terence Crawford Net Worth 2024: What Is The Boxer Worth?

Terence Crawford Laughs Off The UFC’s Kendrick Lamar Mix-Up

As far as other Kendrick Lamar news, Usher recently gave him advice for his Super Bowl halftime show. “Everybody has this fifteen minutes of fame idea, but it’s really your fifteen minutes of fame,” the singer remarked on Live with Kelly and Mark. “You have to play hits. You’ve got to get right to it.” “I want no part of that. I’m sorry,” he joked about the possibility of mediating the Drake beef. “Let’s just say, it’s been a great experience to say that I could play the Super Bowl. I understand how much pressure comes with it and I wouldn’t wish it on anybody. But I would wish it on you if you’ve had the career.”

50 Cent agrees, as he called Kendrick Lamar’s battle “good for the culture.” “Both Drake and Kendrick produced quality music faster because they had to compete with each other,” he shared on The Talk. “That competitive nature made them go work and have responses. Hip-hop is still – it’s not just a genre where you can just make a song and sit back. You have to make a song and be ready to make a song again right away with other artists.”

Read More: Kendrick Lamar Allegedly Cost Compton Businesses Thousands Of Dollars With His Viral “Not Like Us” Video

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