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Dame Dash Fires Back At Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” Lawsuit: Report

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Dame Dash and Jay-Z haven’t been on good terms for over a decade. Whether they will ever be able to mend their relationship and go back to making massive business together remains highly unlikely, especially after the recent lawsuit filed against Dame. On Friday, Dame Dash was hit with a lawsuit by Roc-A-Fella Records after his alleged attempt to sell Jay-Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt as a NFT. Despite the legal power of Hov and the Roc Nation empire, Dame Dash doesn’t seem too concerned about possible future litigation.


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Dame Dash has officially responded to the lawsuit filed by Roc-A-Fella Records against him. According to TMZ, the entertainment mogul said that the lawsuit has many inaccuracies in it and clarified that it wasn’t Reasonable Doubt he was trying to sell. It was his entire stake in the label. He claimed that in March, Jay tried to purchase his third of Roc-A-Fella but Dame said that Hov’s offer was “a price I deemed unacceptable.”

“Under the terms of the deal with a potential buyer, the buyer would buy my share of Roc a Fella Records and Jay-Z will have exclusive administration rights,” Dash told the publication of his deal. 


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As far as the lawsuit that was filed against him, Dash said that it was merely a bluff in an attempt to prevent him from selling his shares in the company. Dash made it clear that he believes that he has the right to sell his portion of the legendary label. 

This is the second lawsuit filing in regards to Reasonable Doubt in the past week. Jay-Z sued the photographer who shot the cover art to the album. Hov claims that the photographer has been using his likeness without permission to generate revenue. 

We’ll keep you posted on any more updates regarding the case. 

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NLE Choppa Celebrates Father’s Day With “Letter To My Daughter”

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NLE Choppa has been all about his growth over the last year. The artist has become much more spiritual and when it comes to his lyrics, Choppa is looking to leave his violent past behind. This is especially true in light of the fact that he recently had a daughter, and is now officially a father. He has massive responsibilities now and Choppa is determined to be the best father he can be. On his latest track “Letter To My Daughter,” the artist embraces these responsibilities while also expressing his love for his child.

This song is a piano ballad that has Choppa offering up some raw and emotional lyrics that will certainly connect with all of the fathers out there. You can hear his love for his daughter poor through the lyrics and overall, this is one of Choppa’s best songs to date. It’s the perfect track for Father’s Day, and we can’t wait to hear more tracks like this from Choppa in the future.

Quotable Lyrics:

In the back of the Rolls Royce you came to with your shoes on
Finna cop a Rolls Royce car seat for my new born
Baby girl, you’re blessed because I know some kids who grew poor
Ain’t seen you since the week that you was born, miss you in my arms

Shaq Challenges Ben Simmons Ahead Of Game 7

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Throughout the NBA postseason, Ben Simmons has been having a baffling campaign with the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons is supposed to be one of the best players in the league although his confidence has been completely destroyed. He cannot shoot the ball for the life of him and at the free-throw line, he has been a disaster. This has forced Joel Embiid to carry the load for the Sixers and it is starting to become a huge problem, especially in the second round.

Now, the 76ers are gearing up for a pivotal Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks and if they want to win, they will need Ben Simmons to be playing his best basketball. In fact, NBA legend Shaq is now issuing a challenge to Simmons as he is fed up with the man’s play. As a fellow LSU alum, Shaq wants Simmons to do better.

“You went to LSU. Man up,” Shaq said simply. Criticisms against Simmons have been commonplace as of late, especially in light of these struggles that have held the Sixers back. They should be one of the best teams in the league, while Simmons is supposed to be one of the best big men. Instead, the second round has been a way bigger struggle than anticipated, which has made fans very frustrated.

Let us know who you think is going to take Game 7, in the comments section below.

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Cookiee Kawaii Releases “Press Play (Gamer Girl)”

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Cookiee Kawaii hit it big with the viral success of  “Vibe (If I Back It Up),” one of the most notable challenges on TikTok in 2020. The song brought well-deserved recognition to her name and subsequently, helped land Tyga on the official remix. Now, it seems that Cookiee Kawaii is aiming to keep that hype going with the release of her new single, “Press Play (Gamer Girl).”

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“Press Play” boasts Cookiee Kawaii’s signature fusion of genres, from hip-hop to electronic music. She weaves through the production with her soft vocals just before the beat drops into the Jersey Club sound that first earned her viral fame.

“Press Play (Gamer Girl) is another song poised for TikTok success. The song follows Kawaii’s previously released song, “Hey DJ.”

Quotable Lyrics
Hey, hey (press play)
Do you wanna try and play my game?
I know you play these silly games (so press play)
Gamer girl online, I think about you all the time
Are you online?

Young Devyn Drops The Long Awaited “Baby Goat” EP

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New York native Young Devyn has been building up buzz around herself over the past few years, establishing herself as a powerful force to keep an eye on. Assembling anticipation for her new EP Baby Goat by dropping new singles, music videos, and more, the talented Brooklyn emcee has finally delivered the long-awaited project. 

The short and sweet 8-track project does a cutthroat job at showcasing her skills, with song packed with hard-hitting bars and piercing production. The tape marks her first release since joining forces with her label 4th & Broadway. The former child Soca star began the rollout of her debut with the summer-ready single “Like This.” Elements of her Soca roots can be heard distinctly on the tape’s fifth and sixth tracks “Secret” and “Entangle,” showcasing her versatility. 

Speaking on “Like This,” Devyn revealed, “‘Like This’ is that cocky, braggadocious type of rap record. I wanted to have fun & show aggression, but still, let my bars display that I’m an elite lyricist with crazy flows.” She’s also scheduled to hit the stage at this year’s Rolling Loud Festival in New York City. 

Stream Young Devyn’s new Baby Goat EP and let us know what you think of the new project down in the comments. 

Tracklist:

1. Intro

2. Act Bad 

3. Like This

4. Straight To It 

5. Secret

6. Entangle

7. Time Away

8. Realer Than This

Portion Links Up With The Gang On “Ties”

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Toronto’s Portion is keeping a steady stream of music coming as he gears up for the release of a new project. Fresh off of the release of his single, “99 PRBLMS,” he returned with the follow-up, “Ties.” The rapper glides over hypnotizing flutes and acoustic guitar scales with pain-riddled melodies reflecting on the environment he and many others in Toronto grew up around.

“It’s relatable for a lot of young kids,” Portion said of his new single. “We grew up in a ruthless environment. It’s tough to make it out. I try to take my pain and make champagne with a lot of my music and this is another example of that.”

Portion is among those ushering in a new era of Toronto rap and we’re excited to hear what he has up his sleeves next.

Quotable Lyrics
We trying to empty the mag on an issue
My bitch had a satchel, she gon’ need a tissue
This shit get deep, I’m just makin’ it simple
I just made like 10 grand off the man in the middle

City Girls, Coi Leray & Lakeyah Link Up & Do The “Twerkulator” Dance

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XXL announced their 2021 Freshman Class last week. The new list of the hottest up-and-coming artists in the game included Detroit native 42 Dugg, Chicago emcee Pooh Shiesty, Toosii, DDG, and more. Most notably, however, this year’s Freshman Class boasts the most women to ever be crowned with the honorary title in history. 

Flo Milli, Coi Leray, Lakeyah, and Rubi Rose all earned spots on the list, a positive signal towards a new generation of hip hop dominated by women rappers. Over the weekend, established game players City Girls connected with Coi Leray and Lakeyah, linking up with the new Freshman to kick it backstage. 

On Saturday (June 19), the ladies of rap linked up behind the scenes of a Mississippi concert that the Miami duo, Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, and Coi Leray were all scheduled to perform at. As the ladies relaxed backstage before the show, they pulled out their phones to do the viral “Twerkulator” dance together.

All dolled up for their performances, the ladies, minus JT, turned up together in a TikTok shared to Lakeyah’s account. Elsewhere, Lakeyah shared footage of JT right before hitting the stage. 

Seeing the ladies of rap embrace the incoming generation of female rappers with open arms is always exciting to witness considering they’re often pitted against each other. Nicki Minaj recently reached out to Coi Leray with advice on keeping her head up despite the negativity. 

“Don’t do that. Chin up,” responded Nicki. “Always remember this, when black ppl not fkn w|you #TheyWillBoo,” she added. “Those ppl were on their feet. That means they may not have known the song, but they were interested in getting to know more— so they were observing u. Charge it to the game & move on” 

Gucci Mane Taps Pooh Shiesty & Sir Mix-A-Lot For “Posse On Bouldercrest”

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On Friday, Gucci Mane returned with a new album titled,  Ice Daddy. The project arrived just before Father’s Day and celebrates Gucci’s newfound appreciation for fatherhood with the birth of his son Ice Davis who also serves as the album’s executive producer. In usual fashion, Gucci Mane brings along a slew of collaborators, many from within his own camp, to bring his new project to life but perhaps, the collaboration no one expected was “Posse On Bouldercrest” with 1017 shining pupil Pooh Shiesty and Sir Mix-A-Lot. With production coming from Mike Will Made-It, there’s an old school bounce leading the production as Gucci and Pooh Shiesty bring it back to Wop’s old stomping grounds and Sir Mix-A-Lot handles hook duty.

Peep the record below and sound off with your thoughts on Ice Daddy.

Quotable Lyrics
Soon as I burn up this steamer, take me where I parked the ‘Vette
Why he keep talkin’ like he gangster? Cook him, put him to the test
My opps don’t never show they background, know I’ll send some’ where they at
Them pigs can ask a million questions, still won’t get me to say shit

UFC’s Luis Pena Arrested For Alleged Battery And Robbery

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UFC fighter Luis Pena was arrested in Florida over the weekend on counts of robbery by sudden snatching, battery, and criminal mischief, according to ESPN. The fighter was apprehended in Coral Springs, Florida although a warrant was out for his arrest in another location. As of right now, the fighter is still in jail at the Broward County Detention Center. At the time of this report, it is unclear what happened for Pena to be hit with such heavy charges.

Earlier in the week, Pena took to Twitter where he opened up about his struggles with mental health and how he was seeking help. Many of his fans congratulated him on this big step in his life, and Pena himself seemed excited about the future.

“People aren’t comfortable talking about this, but I have been going through serious mental health issues my entire life and have finally gained the strength to get and accept the help I’ve needed for a long time. If you’re struggling take it from me its okay to reach out,” Pena wrote. 

This is a truly unfortunate situation and at the time of writing this, the UFC is looking into the situation and investigating. Stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you updates on Pena’s case.

Luis Pena

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