Chynna Lives On With Posthumous Kirk Knight-Produced “Burnout”

One year ago to this day, rapper Chynna Rogers passed away at the age of 25. She was widely mourned by her family, friends, and fans, including many from the hip-hop community. Now, the late artist’s memory lives on with a new posthumous single “burnout,” produced by Pro Era’s Kirk Knight. 

Sonically, Knight’s production is hazy in nature, a blend of uptempo trap drums and atmospheric synthesizers. Chynna gives herself space to set the tone, letting the beat build before sliding in with some vocals. Opting to keep things restrained, Chynna’s charisma is on display as she manoeuvers over Knight’s soundscape. Lulling listeners into a false sense of security with the first half’s laid-back delivery, the second half finds her speeding things up. “700 ni**as getting in, it’s a turnout,” she spits. “Every other ni**a couldn’t win, better learn how.”

Be sure to check out Chynna’s posthumous single “Burnout,” her first release since “Stupkid,” now. Rest in peace, Chynna. 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

700 ni**as getting in, it’s a turnout
Every other ni**a couldn’t win, better learn how
Only giving passage to my friends and my birds now

Coi Leray’s Twerking Skills Are Rapidly Improving

Coi Leray is the hottest new it-girl in rap, rising the ranks with two big new songs. Her ascent started with the release of her smash single “No More Parties” before continuing with a few features, as well as her follow-up single “Big Purr (Prrdd)”. The rapper is angling to become one of the biggest breakout successes of the year, promising to deliver with her upcoming debut album.

As she continues to plot her moves to the top, Coi Leray has been showing off her natural body on social media, sparking a debate about body-shaming after people came after her for her skinny frame. Coi has combated that talk with even more content of her flaunting her body. As she seeks to improve her twerking skills with the help of Megan Thee Stallion, the 23-year-old rising star appears to already be implementing her fresh skillset, shaking her booty in slow-motion for TikTok.


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No stranger to going viral, Coi Leray is back with yet another mesmerizing video to her new single “Big Purr (Prrdd)”. This time, she’s wearing MISBHV activewear that highlights her frame before turning around and bouncing her cheeks to the song’s hook. She slowed the video down to make sure that people really get a good look at her booty in motion. 

As it stands, the video has been viewed over 11 million times, with over 2 million likes. Clearly, she’s been doing a few things correctly.

Check out the video below and let us know if you’re liking this latest chapter of Coi Leray’s career.

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♬ BIG PURR (Prrdd) – Coi Leray

Nike LeBron 18 Low “LeBronold Palmer” Unveiled: Photos

LeBron James’ sneaker legacy continues to build with every season and just like with Michael Jordan, he will probably receive new silhouettes well after his retirement. As of right now, Nike has been making the most noise with the LeBron 18 Low, which has been receiving a steady stream of new colorways as of late. The latest of these models to be revealed has been dubbed “LeBronold Palmer” which is an obvious reference to the golfer Arnold Palmer.

As you can see in the images below, this shoe has a heavy tropical influence to it that could even remind you of Tommy Vercetti from GTA Vice City. With a neon yellow base, these kicks have some palm tree aesthetics underneath the surface, all while neon green and pink are also found throughout. Overall, this makes for a dope colorful shoe that will be perfect for anyone who wants to go out and flex on the basketball court this summer.

For now, the drop date for these is unknown, so be sure to keep it locked to HNHH as we will bring you all of the latest information. In the meantime, let us know what you think of the color scheme, in the comments below.

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Lil Nas X Throws It Back In The New Video Game “Twerk Hero”

Earlier this week, Billboard revealed that Lil Nas X‘s new single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” scored big in its first week, debuting at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Overtaking huge records like Justin Bieber’s Daniel Ceasar and Giveon-assisted “Peaches,” Silk Sonic’s “Leave The Door Open,” and Cardi B’s “Up,” was no easy feat, but the controversy surrounding the demonic video for Lil Nas X’s new single as well as his controversial “Satan Shoes” collaboration with MSCHF likely helped propel the song to the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100.

In an effort to keep the momentum of “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” going, Lil Nas X has shared a new video game that’s inspired by the single’s music video. The virtual game, titled Twerk Hero, takes design cues from the popular Guitar Hero and Dance Dance Revolution gaming franchises, but instead of pressing buttons or keys to advance throughout the game, users are tasked with making Lil Nas X twerk.

According to Uproxx, players are instructed to “grab the booty and hit the incoming temptations,” and throughout the gameplay, they will control a 3D model of Lil Nas X, facing backwards with his hands on his knees, in full twerk position. The better that you can make Lil Nas X shake his butt, the further you will advance in Twerk Hero.

Will you be playing Lil Nas X’s new Twerk Hero video game? 

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Rod Wave Plays A Toned-Down Rendition Of ‘Tombstone’ On ‘The Tonight Show’

It’s been a strong week of firsts for Florida rapper Rod Wave. Earlier this week, Billboard confirmed his first No. 1 album, SoulFly, and Wednesday night, he made his late-night debut on The Tonight Show performing the emotive album single “Tombstone.”

The pre-recorded performance appears to take place at a boathouse on the Everglades, which provides a sparkling background as Rod and his band play a stripped-down, moody rendition of the reflective track. With just a piano and a trio of backup singers, Rod wrings every last drop of emotion from the heart-swelling single, wisely letting his voice — the true star of SoulFly — take center stage.

SoulFly — Rod’s third album after Ghetto Gospel and Pray 4 Love — reached No. 1 behind a massive streaming push, which included singles “Street Runner,” “Tombstone,” and the Polo G-featuring “Richer,” which accumulated the bulk of the streams on the album. Another likely factor was his placement on XXL’s 2020 Freshmen cover, exposing him to the wider audience that helped him make the jump from Pray 4 Love‘s No. 4 debut to SoulFly‘s chart-topping first week. One thing’s for sure: Rod Wave is now a bona fide star.

Watch Rod Wave’s “Tombstone” performance for The Tonight Show above.

SoulFly is out now on Alamo Records. Get it here.

Lebron James & Maverick Carter To Produce “House Party” Reboot

Later this summer, the 1996 classic Space Jam starring Michael Jordan will get be the reboot treatment 25 years later, when the Lebron James-led Space Jam: A New Legacy hits theatres and HBO Max on July 16. However, Space Jam isn’t the only beloved film property that Lebron will be reviving. According to Deadline, Lebron James and Maverick Carter are set to produce a reboot of yet another classic 90s comedy.

The Spring Hill company, which is one of the video-production companies created by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, will be producing a new version of 1990’s House Party. The original film notably featured popular Hip-Hop groups like as Kid ‘n Play and Full Force, and it also starred now-reverred actors such as Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, and John Witherspoon.

According to Deadline, rising actors Jorge Lendeborg Jr. and Tosin Cole are in negotiations to lead the upcoming House Party reboot, and Stephen Glover and Jamal Olori, the Emmy-nominated writing duo behind FX’s sensational show Atlanta, have already written the script. Following in the footsteps of the original House Party, this reboot reportedly aims to find rising Hollywood stars to put front and center.

Not much else was revealed about the Lebron James and Maverick Carter-produced House Party reboot, but hopefully, Hip-Hop groups like Migos will have a chance to shine in the movie and, possibly, give Kid n’ Play’s iconic dance scene a run for its money. Stay tuned for details.

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Tristan Thompson Puts Journalist From The Ringer On Blast

Throughout the course of an NBA season, it is always common for certain players to be the victims of pieces that paint them in a bad light. For instance, Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer recently came out and said that Tristan Thompson was no longer popular in the Celtics locker room and that his teammates weren’t really fans of him. This led to quite a bit of backlash on social media as numerous Celtics players came out and defended their new squad member.

Recently, Thompson was asked by reporters about O’Connor’s piece, and as you can imagine, he wasn’t a fan. Thompson was adamant that he has a great relationship with all of his teammates and that throughout his career, he has built himself a solid reputation.

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“That guy, Kevin O’Connor — I don’t know if I should mention his name or not, because he doesn’t deserve my two cents, but I remember every name because I am like an elephant,” Thompson said. “So, with him saying I’m not liked in the locker room, that was funny, because that’s not the case. Why not mention my name? Especially with our team going through and up-and-down season like everyone is trying to say. So it makes sense to point out one of the better guys. But [Jaylen Brown] and Kemba [Walker] came in and had their tweet. Kemba doesn’t ever tweet and he tweeted that, and JB came and did the same thing. That guy just wanted clickbaits. You’re welcome, Kevin O’Connor, for using my name. Got you some more hits and some retweets.”

With the Celtics struggling at times this season, it shouldn’t be surprising that this kind of reporting was done. When a team has issues, a scapegoat is usually sought out, and in this instance, it just so happened to be Thompson.

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Killer Mike Fondly Reminisces On DMX’s Legacy

With DMX remaining in the hospital as of this morning — his family has yet to issue a statement on his current health situation — many of his hip-hop peers have continued to celebrate the rapper’s incredible presence. Eminem, Busta Rhymes, The Ruff Ryders, and many more stepped up to offer words of encouragement, and today, TMZ caught up with Killer Mike for a few words on DMX’s legacy. 

“His greatest legacy are his fifteen children,” begins Mike, acknowledging and praising DMX’s role as a father. “Musically, he has been an amazing man. I met DMX personally myself, me and my cousin. We gambled for like, eight grand. My cousin Jimmy skipped him for about five grand, I was on the side making his manager bet me for about three.” Judging from his tone and the glimmer in his eye, it’s clear that night is one on which he looks back fondly. 

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“The last time I saw him, he was singing Christmas Carols to a table in a Waffle House making everyone very happy,” continues Mike, sparking universal thoughts about DMX’s classic rendition of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. “He taught people that you can love through suffering. He taught people there is no shame in addiction because he was always honest about being in that place. And he taught people that there was no shame in being sensitive and vulnerable. He showed people publically that he loved God, and he has fifteen amazing beautiful people. I hope their father survives this, and travels a long journey with them.” 

 Check out Mike’s eloquent reflection on DMX’s life and legacy below. 

Doja Cat Announces New Single “Kiss Me More” With SZA

Los Angeles-based recording artist Doja Cat has risen from a meme lord to a pop star, becoming the latest woman in rap to capture the hearts of millions of music fans around the world. She’s been hustling for a minute, releasing smidges of her artistic vision throughout the last half-decade with her debut album Amala and her follow-up effort, the ultra-viral Hot Pink. With songs like “Say So”, “Juicy”, “Streets”, “Cyber Sex”, “Rules”, “Like That”, and “Bottom B*tch” all spending time as major trends on TikTok and other social media platforms, Doja Cat has taken over her lane, becoming one of the most in-demand artists in the music business.

As we near the release of her upcoming album Planet Her, Doja Cat appears ready to ramp up her return effort, following her feature on Saweetie’s “Best Friend” with a single of her own. The 25-year-old has officially announced her next single, titled “Kiss Me More”, which features SZA. The song is dropping tonight.

The cover art shows a beautiful landscape stylized in teal and pink tones. Female mannequins stand face-to-face in front of palm trees, speed boats, and more oceanside wonder. 

The track already has fans of both artists freaking out on social media. Anytime Doja Cat or SZA announces new music, it’s a good day for stan Twitter.


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