Month: September 2024

Mayor Eric Adams Hires High Powered Lawyer For Jay-Z, Elon Musk To Defend Corruption Case

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It’s all about who you know right? That might be Mayor Eric Adams thought process as he faces corruption and bribery charges. The embattled NYC mayor just enlisted prominent attorney Alex Spiro, known for representing high-profile clients, to defend him. The case has sent shockwaves through New York City’s political landscape.

Here’s how Spiro responded to the federal investigation into Adams, “Federal agents appeared this morning at Gracie Mansion in an effort to create a spectacle (again) and take Mayor Adams’ phone (again). He has not been arrested and looks forward to his day in court.” He further added, “They send a dozen agents to pick up a phone when we would have happily turned it in.”

Just who is Alex Spiro? Well, he’s a partner at Quinn Emanuel and co-chair of the Investigations, Government Enforcement & White Collar Defense Practice. This legal eagle is no stranger to defending celebrities.

Get this, his past clients include Alec Baldwin, Elon Musk, Jay-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, and New England Patriots’ figures like Robert Kraft and Aaron Hernandez. He also successfully represented NBA player Thabo Sefolosha in a wrongful arrest case, leading to a $4 million settlement with New York City.

What about the the rest of his resume? Spiro graduated from Harvard Law School, and previously worked as a Manhattan prosecutor and gained recognition for securing convictions against notorious criminals like Rodney Alcala, the “Dating Game” serial killer. Spiro’s legal career has also included academic roles at Harvard Law, and he serves as counsel to the Reform Alliance.

What’s more, in addition to representing Adams, Spiro has been closely involved with Musk, especially during the Twitter acquisition, and has played a significant role in various legal disputes, including SEC matters.

As you can imagine, Spiro is known for his sharp legal acumen and high-profile courtroom victories. Now Spiro’s involvement in Adams’ case is likely to draw significant attention as it unfolds.

Sounds like the corruption case of the century, not named you know who.

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HBO/DC’s ‘The Lanterns’ Reportedly Eyeing Aaron Pierre And Stephan James For Lead Role

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Who want’s to be a super hero? Maybe Aaron Pierre and Stephan James because they are reportedly both top contenders to portray John Stewart, the first Black Green Lantern, in HBO/DC Studios’ highly anticipated Lanterns series. According to The Hollywood Reporter, both actors are in the running for the role, though it’s unclear whether they’ve auditioned or tested for it. A decision on the casting could be made as soon as this weekend.

If you’re a Snowfall fan, the star of that series, Damson Idris was previously in contention but is no longer being considered, with no explanation provided for his exit from the running.

The actor chosen to play John Stewart will join Kyle Chandler, who has already been cast as Hal Jordan, the original Green Lantern. The series, written and executive-produced by Damon Lindelof and comic book writer Tom King, will feature Chris Mundy as showrunner.

Now get this, The Lanterns was Initially set to air on Max, but the series transitioned to HBO following a restructuring of the streaming platform’s content. The excitement around Lanterns is evident, as it received a straight-to-series order, becoming a key part of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new vision for the DC Universe.

Casey Bloys, CEO and chairman of HBO and Max Content, expressed enthusiasm for the series, stating, “We are elated to be reuniting with Chris Mundy and Damon Lindelof… for this fresh take on DC’s Green Lantern.” Gunn and Safran added, “John Stewart and Hal Jordan are two of DC’s most compelling characters, and Lanterns brings them to life in an original detective story that is a foundational part of the unified DCU.”

Now here’s where it gets interesting, plot wise that is. The series will follow a gritty storyline involving Hal Jordan mentoring John Stewart as they serve as “intergalactic cops” investigating a murder mystery in the American heartland, adding a darker, earth-based twist to the Green Lantern lore.

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Outkast Fans Ecstatic After Latest Super Bowl Report Sparks Reunion Rumors

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The NFL is reportedly going to select Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium as the location for Super Bowl LXII in 2028, according to the Sports Business Journal. The news has Outkast fans elated on social media, as rumors that the duo could be reuniting for a performance at the Halftime Show for the game.”

When 2Cool2Blog shared the news on Instagram, hip-hop fans quickly brought up the legendary Atlanta duo, as caught by HipHopDX. “Outkast gotta be ready for this !!,” one user wrote. Another joked: “Andre 3k Flute show loading.” Others weren’t as optimistic. “FYI Andre 3000 turned down the Super Bowl as he didn’t wanna do an Outkast condensed set. I know the fact outrage didn’t know this and gonna act like this the first SB in Atlanta,” one wrote. More suggested other artists such as Future and Young Thug, among others.

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Outkast Perform Together In Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 10: Andre 3000 and Big Boi of Outkast perform onstage at 2016 ONE Musicfest at Lakewood Amphitheatre on September 10, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

The rumors come after Andre 3000 released his debut studio album, New Blue Sun, last year. While the project saw him venturing away from hip-hop and into ambient jazz, Andre did tell CBS Mornings at the time of its release that part of him still wants to do another Outkast album. When asked whether Big Boi pressures him to do so, he responded: “No, to be honest. No but I think because he knows who I am and knows what gets me going, knows what inspires me, knows when I’m excited about something. So I think in that sense, he’s never pushed that issue. But I’m sure like, I want another OutKast album. Yeah, like in my mind – but see, that’s the thing. That’s the human side. I want an OutKast album a long time ago.”

Fans Theorize Outkast Will Reunite For The Super Bowl

Rumors about the headliner for Super Bowl LXII come after the NFL announced that the next artist to helm a Halftime Show will be Kendrick Lamar. Be on the lookout for further updates on Outkast and the NFL on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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GloRilla Promises To Deliver A Classic With “Glorious” Debut Album

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It’s already been a busy few months for GloRilla, and fortunately for her fans, she has plenty more on the way. Over the summer, The Memphis rapper took part in several high-profile collabs, joined Megan Thee Stallion on her “Hot Girl Summer” tour, and more. Now, she’s gearing up to unleash her debut studio album, Glorious.

The project, which Glo announced earlier this month, is currently slated for release on October 11. To give fans a taste of what’s to come, she dropped “Hollon” last week, which set the bar high. According to her, however, it’s far from the only banger on the album. Earlier today, she took to Twitter/X to reveal that after listening to it in its entirety, she believes it’ll be a classic.

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GloRilla’s New Album Glorious Drops On October 11

“Just listen to my album from front to back & wowww i really put together a classic album,” she wrote alongside a series of teary-eyed emojis. Hopefully, the project will live up to the hype. While GloRilla’s supporters are certainly looking forward to hearing what else she has to offer on the new LP, it’s not the only exciting project dropping on the 11th of next month. Rod Wave also announced that his sixth studio album Last Lap is slated for release that day earlier this week, prompting a response.

GloRilla took to his Instagram comments section to make her disapproval apparent and question why he had to choose the same date as her. “WHY DF WOULD YOU DROP ON MY DAY IM FINNA TWEAK OUT,” she wrote at the time. What do you think of GloRilla predicting that her new album will be a classic? Are you looking forward to hearing it when it finally drops next month? What do you think of her new single “Hollon”? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Leon Thomas Explains What It Means To Be A “MUTT” On His Second Album

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From Nickelodeon’s Victorious to producing and writing for artists like SZA, Drake, Kanye West, and more, Leon Thomas has really seen everything. For some of us at HNHH, it’s hard to disassociate him from his character on the popular kid’s series when he’s writing heavily emotional and explicit tracks. But it just goes to show how much he’s grown in about a decade, and it may be safe to say Leon Thomas is at his most mature on MUTT. Yes, for those who don’t know, the Brooklyn, New York native also has a solo career. This is his second album and a follow-up to 2023’s Electric Dusk.

With this record, Leon Thomas focuses a lot on what his life and love have done to him mentally and emotionally. According to an interview he did with Uproxx, he explains how his dog was a source of inspiration for the themes and its title. “Perfecting that sound and just continuing to tell these stories as I’m a single guy doing my thing, trying to figure it out, trying to find love in a very interesting dating circus that we have right now”, Thomas says. “As I started working on the album in my new home, I began to notice similarities between my dog’s behavior and my own. Even though my dog may sometimes [make mistakes]… I know he means well. This became a metaphor for not being a perfect partner but having good intentions”. Those messages are strong, as are the production and feature choices. Check out MUTT now.

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MUTT – Leon Thomas

MUTT Tracklist:

  1. HOW FAST
  2. SAFE PLACE
  3. DANCING WITH DEMONS
  4. VIBES DON’T LIE
  5. LUCID DREAMS (feat. Masego)
  6. FEELINGS ON SILENT (feat. Wale)
  7. ANSWER YOUR PHONE
  8. YES IT IS
  9. FAR FETCHED (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
  10. SOONER OR LATER (feat. Axofolie)
  11. MUTT
  12. I DO
  13. I USED TO (feat. Baby Rose)
  14. MUTT (feat. Freddie Gibbs) [Remix]

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Rihanna Jokingly Compares Being A Boy Mom To An Olympic Sport While Sharing Adorable RZA Clip

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Rihanna jokingly compared being the mother of a boy to an Olympic sport in an adorable post featuring her son, RZA, on social media, on Friday. In the video, the 2-year-old acrobatically makes his way out of his playpen. Rihanna played the theme song for Mission Impossible in the background of the video. “Being a boy mom is an Olympic sport,” she wrote in the caption.

The comments section was flooded with laughing emojis from fans. “The way he walked by like nothing happened,” one user wrote. Another posted: “Rza meant he was getting that cup! Determined! Love it!”

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Rihanna & ASAP Rocky Attend Paris Fashion Week

PARIS, FRANCE – JUNE 21: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Rihanna and Asap Rocky attend the A$AP Rocky X American Sabotage by AWGE Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 21, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Speaking with Interview magazine, earlier this year, Rihanna confirmed that she’d be open to having more kids with ASAP Rocky. “I don’t know what god wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl. But of course, if it’s another boy, it’s another boy,” she told the outlet. Regardless, Rihanna has also spoken about how much she enjoys being a boy mom. “It makes me feel really cool to be a boy mom,” she told E! News’ Francesca Amiker at a Fenty Beauty event in April. “Like I get to be as casual and busted as I want to, but it also forces me to embrace the epic things about being a woman, and a female and all my femininity. I embrace it so much more now, like I wear pink. I go between wearing jerseys and like, ‘I’m wearing a dress today! I’m the only one in this house who can do that right now.’”

Rihanna Shares Adorable Video Of RZA

In other news, Rocky is currently gearing up to drop his fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, which he delayed from an August release, last month. Check out the cute clip Rihanna shared of her and Rocky’s son, RZA, below. Be on the lookout for further updates on the couple on HotNewHipHop.

 
 
 
 
 
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Monaleo Drops Off Her Sophomore LP “Throwing Bows”

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Monaleo is one of the many new femcees looking to build a brand on being uber aggressive on all of their tracks. She’s someone who makes music for the ladies, particularly the single ones out there. Some artists that are trying to carve a niche in this area of rap tend to rely on having a unique voice, solid production, and sticky lyrics. The ones that do have pretty large audiences with some of them including GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Latto. Sadly, there is quite a large sum of them out there who are still finding their footing. When it comes to rappers like that, they tend to sound like other’s that are most established.

Sadly, at the moment, Monaleo is coming across as that sort of artist on her latest LP, Throwing Bows. What the Houston native does have is good mic presence, but not enough of a discernable voice. In addition, some of her production choices are head scratchers. “Wam Bam” might be the biggest culprit of this, as the Brittney Spears “Toxic” has no place in a song this off the wall. Songs like this one, as well as “Ee-er” and “Flush Em”, have annoyingly repetitive choruses to the point where they come across as lazy. Overall, it’s still early for Monaleo. But for us, there’s too many miscues across the board here.

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Throwing Bows – Monaleo

Throwing Bows Tracklist:

  1. Drunk Freestyle
  2. Don Who Leo
  3. Pimpin’ Ain’t Dead with TEXAS BOYZ
  4. Ee-er with Sauce Walka
  5. Queen & Slime with Stunna 4 Vegas
  6. Leo Luv The Sluts
  7. Flush Em with Kaliii
  8. Wam Bam with Baby Kia
  9. Passenger Princess (Jibbitz) with Stunna 4 Vegas
  10. Unphased

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