The Weeknd first revealed the cover art for Hurry Up Tomorrow on September 7 after teasing the new album for months before. In July, he posted a video to social media that declared “there are three chapters to this tale,” leading to speculation that his then-rumored album would constitute the capstone to a trilogy made up of his last two releases, After Hours and Dawn FM. Then, he shared a second screenshot from another eerie video, furthering the mystery and the anticipation for the announcement. Finally, he dropped the video for the lead single, “Dancing In The Flames,” seemingly building on the overarching narrative from the past four years. We’re looking forward to seeing what it all means when Hurry Up Tomorrow is finally out.
You can watch the video for The Weeknd’s “Timeless” featuring Playboi Carti above.
The Weeknd and Playboi Carti have really dominated the month of September. Both artists dropped singles after anticipated hype cycles for their upcoming albums. In the case of Playboi Carti, it was the first new music fans had heard since 2020. The notion of getting two songs in one month would have seemed like an impossibility just a few short weeks ago. Yet, here we are. The Weeknd and Carti have dropped their joint single “TIMELESS,” and it lives up to its lofty title. The song is bassy, catchy, and a perfect blend of both artists’ singular styles.
The Weeknd takes center stage, which makes sense given that he’s been doing most of the promo. He absolutely skates over the beat with verses and a chorus that harkens back to his Trilogy aesthetic. This is most evident around the 1:50 mark, when his soaring vocals perfectly mess with the drums. It sounds great. The synth work littered throughout “TIMELESS,” though, feels more indebted to Playboi Carti and the music he’s been teasing. He gives the song a much more dangerous and gritty feel than Weeknd’s previous single, “Dancing In the Flames.” He also moves away from the Future-like flow and cadence he busted out on “ALL RED.” Carti sounds more discernibly Carti here, and it plays to the song’s benefit.
Let us know what you think of this brand-new track, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.
The Weeknd And Playboi Carti Perfectly Blend Their Styles
Quotable Lyrics:
Ever since I was a jit, knew I was the sh*t (Yeah) Shawty keep wanna come ’round, she wanna get hit (Yuh) She think she the main because I keep her by my side (Yeah) Double-O, bust down the watch, you know that I’m timeless
It has been a roller coaster week for Offset. The Migos rapper started things off strong, securing his first ever Diamond plaque for his appearance on Tyga’s “Taste.” The same day he got his plaque, though, his ex, Cardi Bexploded on social media. She took to Instagram to air out their personal issues. They hurled insults at each other in the comment section. At one point, Cardi even posted screenshots of NSFW texts between her and Offset. It was a lot. And it kept going the next day.
Offset fired off a few angry tweets on Thursday morning. One of them alluded to the fact that he should have heeded the advice of those around him. Presumably, with regards to his relationship with Cardi B. “Listen to your ppl take and the bros TOld me,” he wrote. It seemed harmless enough. Offset wound up sparking another social media confrontation, though. YRN Lingo, the younger brother of Migos rapper Takeoff, didn’t like what Offset had to say. He called out Offset for alluding to Takeoff, and told him to think twice before involving the late rapper in personal drama.
“My brother ain’t tell him sh*t,” YRN Lingo wrote on Instagram. “Let my twin rest.” The comment makes sense when considering the strained relationship Offset had with Takeoff at the time of his death. They had a falling out around 2022, which led to the dissolution of Migos. Offset went solo, and Takeoff and Quavo started recording as a duo. It’s worth noting that Offset was not related to the other members of Migos. Takeoff avoided talking about the split during interviews, but Quavo made it clear that they were not close with the third member following the split.
“I just feel like we want to see our career as a duo,” Quavo told Revolt TV in 2022. He also threw shade at the lack of family ties between them and Offset. “We just came from a loyal family,” the rapper asserted. “Sh*t that’s supposed to stick together. And sometimes, whensh*t don’t work out, it ain’t meant to be.” Despite their falling out, Offset admitted that Takeoff’s death emotionally affected him. “That sh*t hurts,” he told Variety in 2023. “Some things I don’t never tell nobody. He’s not here.” We hope the Migos rapper catches a break in the near future. Maybe he should take a break from social media.
Diddy’s fame and fortune has not helped him as of late. The Bad Boy founder has been treated with hostility by the federal officers who arrested and the courts. He has been denied bail twice, and been relegated to the hostile Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Diddy’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has tried tirelessly to improve his client’s conditions. He’s tried several different media spins, and how he’s claiming that Diddy is being unjustly prosecuted on the basis of his skin color.
Agnifilo is one of the talking heads who appear in the new TMZ documentary The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment. As the title suggests, the doc details the legal proceedings that have played out over the last few weeks. Agnifilo alleged that the feds targeted his client because he is a “successful Black man.” The lawyer makes the unfounded claim that the feds have been after Diddy for years. He suggests that Diddy was clean on the business and tax side of things, so law enforcement turned towards the bedroom. Marc Agnifilo even pointed to the indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams to support his theory.
Mayor Adams was indicted on federal charges on September 25. The politician attempted to frame his indictment as a consequence of his skin color. As he prepared to speak in front of a crowd on Thursday, however, a man in the crowd called him out. “This is not a black thing,” the man yelled. “This is a YOU thing, Eric Adams. Your policies are anti-Black. You are a disgrace to all Black people in this city…” The clip quickly went viral. The exchange certainly does little to support the “racism against Diddy” claims. Ironically, Adams was the man who gave Diddy a key to the city in 2023.
Despite this alleged persecution, Agnifilo told TMZ documentarians that Diddy is eager to take the stand in his trial. “I don’t know that I could keep him off the stand,” the lawyer asserted. “think he is very eager to tell his story.” Agnifilo also suggested that Diddy’s words would alter the way the public views him. “I think he will tell every part of his story,” he added. “Including what you see on the video.”
Amid Diddy’s ongoing legal battle, the public has been looking back on the mogul’s past through a harsher lens than ever. He’s currently facing various charges, which could land him as much as a life sentence if he’s found guilty. For now, he remains at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he awaits trial.
In the meantime, TMZ has dug up some old photos from one of his infamous parties in 2004. Will Smith, Diana Ross, Owen Wilson, and more can be seen enjoying the Miami event, which doesn’t seem to have gotten too wild. The photos show a buffet with a nude model at the center, however. The outlet notes that this wasn’t out of the ordinary at the time.
Will Smith, Diana Ross, Owen Wilson & More Party With Diddy In 2004 Photos
Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
The photos surface just in time for the outlet’s new documentary, The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment, which drops tonight on Tubi. Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo even participated in the doc. He told the outlet whether or not his client plans to take the stand when the case goes to trial.
“I don’t know that I could keep him off the stand,” Agnifilo claimed. “I think he is very eager to tell his story and I think he will tell every part of his story, including what you see on the video. So I expect it’s going to be explained by the both of us.” What do you think of photos from one of Diddy’s parties in 2004 resurfacing amid his legal battle? Are you surprised by them or not? We’re not permitted to post the images directly on HotNewHipHop. If you’d like to see them, you can do so by clicking the Via link below. Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Big-box warehouse chain Costco wants nothing to do with a report connecting it to beleaguered mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, releasing a statement denying that he made his bulk baby oil purchase at its stores. After Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo argued in a press conference that Diddy purchased the unseemly amount of lubricant at Costco for threesomes, rather than the infamous “freakoffs” that have been central to the government’s sex trafficking case against him.
However, according to TMZ, a spokesperson for the company issued a statement denying such a thing would even be possible, as none of its 614 warehouses even carries baby oil, let alone in such massive quantities. TMZ also investigated direct competitor Sam’s Club and even checked for similar products that might explain the mention of baby oil in the feds’ indictment, but there were no other products similar to what was described in the documents. With no stores selling baby oil in bulk, the mystery of the origin of Diddy’s impressive (and gross) collection remains unclear.
What is clear, however, is that corporate entities are understandably uneager to be associated with the producer after he spent the year being sued by 11 separate plaintiffs for sexual misconduct, then arrested and charged with racketeering and sex trafficking.
Adin Ross carries weight in the rap game. At least, from a clout perspective. The Kick streamer has become one of the premiere sources for teasing music and hyping up new releases. Ross’ affiliations, however, have allegedly landed him in hot water with the West Coast. The streamer relationship with Drake has led to claims that he’s not welcome in Los Angeles. Ross clapped back at these claims, however, and asserted that he was welcome to go wherever he pleases.
Adin Ross clarified his L.A. credentials on September 26. The Kick streamer posted a video alongside former YouTuber Sneako and made it clear he wasn’t scared. “I’m not banned from L.A.,” he asserted. “I wish somebody would. Swear to God, I’m gonna go to L.A. nobody’s gonna do sh*t to me. I promise you bro.” Ross went on to inform viewers that he used to live in Los Angeles, and has no concerns about what will “happen” to him if he decides to return. “You think I’m scared of L.A,” he questioned. “I lived in L.A. for years.” The streamer’s indignation only grew from there.
Adin Ross Assures Fans He’s Not ‘Scared’ Of L.A.
Adin Ross responds to Kendrick Lamar affiliates allegedly banning him from California
Ross referenced the alleged Kendrick Lamar affiliate who suggested he wasn’t welcome, and threatened to sick his security on the man. “I’ll smack the sh*t out of you,” he stated. “Well, not me. I’m gonna have security smack the f*ck outta you.” Sneako then interrupted and jokingly assured viewers he likes Bloods and Crips equally. He also described Kendrick Lamar’s classic debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012), as a “decent” album. Adin Ross brought the focus back to the affiliate who allegedly told him to steer clear of L.A.
The streamer stated that he is going to stand by his opinions on the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef. He’s going to ride with the former, and urged the L.A. affiliate to focus on more substantial things. “Go start a family,” he mockingly suggested. “Go play poker or chess… You’re old. Get off the internet sh*t, it’s not for you buddy.”
Yesterday, Cardi B and Offset found themselves in the middle of a heated social media spat, followed by the “Enough” rapper’s fiery Instagram Live rant. During the rant, she claimed that she’s moved on from her ex, and accused him of threatening to take what she’s worked for because of it. He responded by accusing her of sleeping with someone else while she was pregnant with their child.
Their back and forth only got more explosive from there, with Cardi exposing his NSFW texts and more. Clearly, their feud reached a peak, and it’s unclear whether or not they’ll be able to make amends. Either way, it looks like Offset isn’t done shading his ex on social media, based on one of his latest Tweets.
“Listen to your ppl take and the bros TOld me !!” he wrote earlier today. It appears as though he’s trying to insinuate that his friends, including the late Takeoff, gave him some kind of warning about getting into a relationship with Cardi B. This is unconfirmed, and could certainly just be his attempt at dissing her. The cryptic message has prompted mixed reactions from social media users in the Hollywood Unlocked comments section. While some can’t blame him for being frustrated, others think he had it coming considering his own past. Most can agree, however, that mentioning Takeoff was a step too far.
“What did the bros say when u was cheating on ya wife???” one Instagram commenter wonders. “Don’t bring Takeoff into your mess sir,” another writes. What do you think of Offset posting a cryptic Tweet after his heated online back-and-forth with Cardi B? Do you agree that he went too far by mentioning Takeoff? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Is it us or is Tyler Perry everywhere? Well, now he’s on the small screen with his first series on Netflix and we have the initial full trailer for Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black. The trailer offers a glimpse into a world filled with sex, nightclubs, family drama, scandals, and even an explosive car scene. This trailer comes after a teaser was dropped earlier this month, and Netflix has also unveiled new images and the official key art for the series.
As we mentioned, Beauty in Black marks Tyler Perry’s first television project with Netflix, expanding their partnership that initially focused on films. The deal was later amended to include a first-look series agreement, and this show is the first to emerge from that collaboration.
Get this, while much of the show’s details remain a mystery, the official synopsis provides some insight into the plot:
“Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black follows two women leading vastly different lives. Kimmie (played by Taylor Polidore Williams) is struggling to survive after being kicked out by her mother, while Mallory (played by Crystle Stewart) is at the helm of a successful business. Despite their contrasting paths, their lives become unexpectedly intertwined.”
But hold up, Netflix’s Tudum added more context, describing the series as set in Atlanta and centered around a wealthy Black family at the top of a hair care empire, alongside an exotic dancer entangled in the dangerous world of the Magic City strip club. The description hints at an intense intersection of these two seemingly unrelated worlds.
Speaking to Tudum, Perry said, “The hair care business here is huge [and] Magic City is huge, and I was like, ‘What happens if those worlds collided — the stripper world and this hair care business?’ Never ever underestimate the power of the underdog.”
The cast of Beauty in Black features Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie, Amber Reign Smith as Rain, Crystle Stewart as Mallory, Ricco Ross as Horace, Debbi Morgan as Olivia, Richard Lawson as Norman, Steven G. Norfleet as Charles, Julian Horton as Roy, Terrell Carter as Varney, and Shannon Wallace as Calvin. Other key roles include Bryan Tanaka as Officer Alex, Joy Rovaris as Gillian, Xavier Smalls as Angel, Charles Malik Whitfield as Jules, and Tamera “Tee” Kissen as Body.
Behind the camera, the hot new series is produced by Tyler Perry Studios, with Perry serving as creator, director, writer, and executive producer. Will Areu, Angi Bones, and Tony L. Strickland also produce for Tyler Perry Studios.
If you’re ready toPart 1 of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black is set to premiere on October 24 on Netflix. The release date for the second part of the series has yet to be announced.
Check out the first full trailer for the series below.
It’s Thursday night football tonight and here we go… The Dallas Cowboys will square off against the New York Giants tonight in a crucial Week 4 “Thursday Night Football” matchup in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This will mark the Cowboys’ first NFC East game of the season after playing two of their first three games against teams from the AFC. Meanwhile, the Giants will be facing their second divisional opponent, following a narrow 21-18 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 2.
Both teams enter the contest with identical 1-2 records. Not the best shape in the hotly contested NFC East division but not the worst shape either. Interestingly, their lone victories came against the same team, the Cleveland Browns. The Cowboys opened their season with a win over Cleveland, while the Giants stunned the Browns on the road in Week 3, securing a massive upset as 6.5-point underdogs.
ICYMI, in that upset victory, the Giants unleashed an overwhelming pass rush that rattled Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. They recorded an impressive 10 sacks and generated 41 total pressures, 11 more than any other team managed in Week 3. This was a huge leap for the Giants’ defense, which had only managed 29 pressures combined in their first two games. If they can maintain this level of disruption, they could be a formidable force down the stretch.
The Cowboys, America’s team as they say, on the other hand, are coming off a disappointing loss at home to the Baltimore Ravens, where they struggled in multiple areas. Despite a late-game surge in the fourth quarter, it was too little, too late. One of the most glaring issues for Dallas has been its inability to establish a consistent running game. The Cowboys rank in the bottom five in explosive run percentage (4.8%) and yards after contact per attempt (2.2), making it hard to generate momentum on offense.
Dallas’ troubles in stopping the run are even more concerning but hopefully not the Giants from their perspective. Their first-round pick from 2023, defensive lineman Mazi Smith, has struggled, earning the lowest Pro Football Focus (PFF) run-defense grade at his position through three games (27.5). The Cowboys’ defense as a whole has allowed the league’s worst Expected Points Added (EPA) per rush at 0.261, nearly four times higher than the next worst team. These defensive struggles could make it difficult for Dallas to capitalize on their passing game, despite having star talents like Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb.
Get this, if Cowboys are to bounce back, they will need to find balance on offense and shore up their defensive front. As the season progresses, they can’t afford to place all the pressure on Prescott and Lamb to carry the team.
Tonight’s matchup will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video for fans looking to tune in to “Thursday Night Football.”
