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BigWalkDog & Big Scarr Rep 1017 On “Vert”

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The 1017 imprint was rising to the top but faced an unfortunate setback recently with the incarceration of both Pooh Shiesty and Foogiano, the label’s most prominent stars. However, Gucci Mane’s continued to keep their names alive in the streets while pushing the other members of the roster towards the limelight.

This week, BigWalkDog, the latest signee to Gucci’s label, teamed up with his labelmate Big Scarr for their latest collab, “Vert.” Tackling eerie piano keys and booming 808s, BigWalkDog and Big Scarr deliver a menacing banger detailing their wealth and the women that frequent their lives.

With the latest from BigWalkDog, it looks like we’ll hopefully be receiving a new project from him in the near future. Check out his latest track, “Vert” ft. Big Scarr below. 

Quotable Lyrics
She go dumb, I just ran me up 100 on verses
I just threw like 50 thousand in the trap, I get dirty
I just flipped a quarter pound, it come with onion, no burgers
And you just reachin’ for this chain, it gon’ come with nothin’ but murder

Travis Scott Previews New Song & Music Video: Watch

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After the release of Astroworld back in 2018, Travis Scott quickly became one of the biggest artists in the world. He is leading the youth movement in hip-hop and his cache has led to an immense amount of brand deals that have only helped to leverage his standing in the hip-hop world. From Jordan Brand to McDonald’s to Sony, Travis’ name is attached to some pretty legendary brands, and with his album UTOPIA dropping in the near future, fans couldn’t be happier about what’s to come.

In addition to all of this, Scott will play a major role on Kanye West’s DONDA album. During the listening party in Atlanta on Thursday, Scott could be heard on the song “Praise God” where he was also rapping alongside of Baby Keem who has proven to be a rising star in the rap world.

Travis Scott

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As far as UTOPIA is concerned, Scott has given us a few details here and there, although today, he seemingly dropped a bombshell on all of his fans. Just a few minutes ago, Scott tweeted “OK IM UP TODAY NO GAMES. I WANNA SEE THE RAGE SWEAT AND TEARS.” He then followed this up with a one-minute clip of a brand new music video with the caption “HMM SOME ONE ASK ME HOW IM STARTING I SAID THIS IS HOW. WHO CAN REMEMBER THIS BY TONIGHT.”

Based on this tweet, it could be theorized that Scott will be dropping this music video either tonight or sometime this week. This is a song that has been previewed on runways recently and fans have been waiting patiently for it. Now, it looks like said patience is finally paying off.

Let us know what you think of this new snippet, and be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for more news surrounding the release of UTOPIA.

Travis Scott

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Vince Staples Explains Why He Always Avoided Drugs And Alcohol

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Vince Staples has always been open about his struggles and hardships from his younger days. He sang about it on Vince Staples, but which had a more mainstream song than his previous work. The change led to a project that was well-received by both new and older fans of the rapper. He stopped by N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs podcast to talk about the album and about personal aspects of his life, including why he never did drugs or alcohol.

“I saw my pops go from being up and being the man to having all the cars to being whopped,” he said during the episode. “It’s just not cool. You don’t want to be the motherf*cker who’s up, and then at one point, it all just goes away. I couldn’t let that happen to myself.” Vince gave another reason for avoiding drugs and alcohol. “I ain’t never want to get caught,” he said after speaking about his desire to always be aware of his surroundings in his childhood neighborhood which was laced with racial tension and gang violence. He added, “My sister got shot seven or eight times when I was a kid. And you ain’t really safe nowhere.”

You can watch the full episode above.

DaBaby Pays $10K To Perform Full Set For His Fans

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No matter how successful a festival is, they must comply with local bylaws pertaining to sound. Unfortunately, there’s plenty of places in the world where loud music can’t continue after 11 p.m. and for festivals, that could mean that fans receive shorter sets than their money’s worth. However, few artists actually make sure that their fans are getting what they paid for.


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Fans of DaBaby were treated to a high-energy performance this week but unfortunately, he nearly didn’t have enough to wrap up his set. The rapper was on the stage when he was told he was running out of time. “So, they just said we got 8 minutes left or anything after 12 o’clock, that’s $10,000,” the rapper told the crowd. However, he decided that he wasn’t going to pull the plug on the show just yet.

“So if I pay the $10,000 out my pocket, I could get ’em the full show?” the rapper asked the promoters who were on the side of the stage as the crowd erupted in cheer.

“Y’all mothafuckas thought you were paying to see me. I’m ’bout to pay to see y’all,” the rapper said before asking the audience whether any of them paid that much to attend the concert. “Okay, then. On the count of three, let me hear you say, ‘Thank you, Baby,'” he prompted the crowd. 

Check out the clip below. 

Fan Expertly Sneaks Into Kanye West’s “DONDA” Listening Party

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Kanye West is one of the biggest artists of all time and when he hosts an exclusive event, you can be sure that fans are going to do everything possible in order to attend. On Thursday, Kanye hosted a live listening experience at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where he got to show off his new album DONDA. The entire event was live-streamed on Apple Music and for the most part, fans were surprised to hear that the album sounded unfinished. Various songs lacked structure and some were even clamoring for some drums that never actually came. 

Regardless, the hype for DONDA has reached new heights which means in many ways, Kanye’s mission has been accomplished. With the album supposedly set to drop on August 6th, we are going to be in for a rollercoaster ride of an album cycle, and it will be interesting to see if the artist delivers.

Kanye West

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As for the fans at the listening event, there was at least one person who got there through devious means. In a now-viral TikTok, one man went on photoshop and was able to make himself his very own DONDA press pass. From there, he made his way to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and pretended as though he had special access. No one at the stadium batted an eye and eventually, he ended up with better seats than Kim Kardashian.

It was a pretty fantastic story and we’re sure the fan will never forget this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Hopefully, there are no repercussions as a result of posting this.

As you all wait for the album, you can check out some clips from the listening party, below. Also, check out our piece on the experience, below.

24kGoldn & HVME Recruit Quavo For New Track “Alright”

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Hailing from Spain, HVME first came into prominence earlier this year for his deep house remix of Travis Scott’s “Goosebumps.” Now, the producer has teamed up with 24kGoldn for “Alright” ft Quavo which is set to appear on the forthcoming deluxe version of El Dorado.

Over HVME’s bright production, 24kGoldn comes through with his signature melodic rap flow. He evokes feelings of warmth and romance with boastful bars throughout the record. “Let’s take the jet/ I’m feelin’ fly/ What we gon’ do? I’m in your city for the night,” he raps on the track. Quavo effortlessly glides on the track, all while complimenting 24kGoldn’s delivery.

This fresh track from 24kGoldn is the first off of the forthcoming deluxe edition of El Dorado. The album also has the hits “Mood,” “Love or Lust,” and “Company.”

Meanwhile, Quavo is still riding the high from Culture III, his latest album with Migos. 

Check out HVME and 24kGoldn’s latest new drop below!

Quotable Lyrics:
Why you tryna fall in love when I’m leaving now?
You can’t come around, still don’t wanna leave you out
Baby, don’t put up a fight
I promise you’ll be alright

Unvaccinated NFL Players Could Be Subjected To Fines: Details

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When it comes to COVID-19, no sports league was hit harder by the virus than the NFL, which struggled to contain the virus amongst its players last season. With 52 players on a roster, it’s hard to get every single member of a team to adhere to COVID-19 protocols, and as a result, the league was forced to reschedule numerous games, all while accommodating teams that had outbreaks.

Now, the league is cracking down on its COVID protocols and they are taking aim at unvaccinated players and staff. Recently, a coach for the Minnesota Vikings was fired for not taking the vaccine, meanwhile, teams who have outbreaks amongst the unvaccinated will have to forfeit games and not get paid for them.

Deandre Hopkins

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Players like Deandre Hopkins and Leonard Fournette have come out against these rules, and they aren’t backing down. They believe the vaccine is useless and they simply don’t want it in their bodies. In fact, Hopkins would even consider retirement before being subjected to a jab.

DeAndre Hopkins
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Leonard Fournette
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According to ESPN, the league will be looking to fine players without the vaccine if they end up breaking protocols. Those who are vaccinated will not have to jump through as many hoops this season, however, the unvaccinated need to adhere to last year’s rules. If such players break the rules, they could be fined upwards of $14,000 for their troubles. Considering how much these guys make, the amount is fairly insignificant.

The NFL season could prove to be very interesting as a result of these protocols, and only time will tell whether or not some players decide to protest.

Leonard Fournette

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Usain Bolt Has An Urgent Message For Aaron Rodgers

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These past few months have been incredibly difficult and confusing for Green Bay Packers fans as there is a ton of uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers. Just last week, it was reported that Rodgers declined a massive contract that would have made him the highest-paid player in the entire NFL. Rodgers remains absent from Packers camp and based on his recent actions, it remains clear that this holdout has absolutely nothing to do with the money aspect of football.

For Rodgers, this is all about the respect, and the Packers seem content on playing keep-away with him until the season starts. It’s a sad reality for the team although it is one that could have been avoided had the team drafted a wide receiver as opposed to a quarterback in the first round of the 2020 draft.

Aaron Rodgers

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While speaking with Sports Illustrated, legendary Olympic sprinter Usain Bolt spoke about the Packers’ situation as he is a huge fan. Bolt expressed concern about what is going on with Rodgers and explained that he would do absolutely anything to keep Rodgers on the squad.

“I would beg Aaron Rodgers to stay,” Bolt said. “Last year we were very close. We were so close. I think that this year we had the draft and we got a lot of good players. And a lot of guys have stayed. Davante Adams and everybody. So, I need Aaron Rodgers to stay. Aaron Rodgers, please stay at Green Bay. We need you.”

Many Packers fans feel the exact same way as Bolt, however, it could be a while before this entire situation is revolved. Stay tuned to HNHH, as we will bring you all of the latest from the world of football.

Yhung T.O. Shares New Project “On My Momma 3: Angels & Demons”

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The era of SOB x RBE might be over but they remain family. Regardless of the defunct status of the West Coast collective, each member had their own solo successes that they’ve focused on. Yhung T.O. has been delivering a consistent stream of music over the course of the past few years. In 2020, the rapper delivered four projects in total including his collaborative effort with DaBoii, Demon And Mufasa.

This week, the rapper came through with his latest project, On My Momma 3: Angels & Demons. The project boasts 12 tracks in total and finds Yhung T.O. swapping bars alongside artists like OMB Peezy, Edi Mean, and Lil Sheik.

Make sure to check out Yhung T.O.’s latest project below and sound off in the comments with your favorite track. 

DJ Drama, Hardo & Deezlee Connect For “Fame Or Feds 3”

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DJ Drama’s reign continues, as does the Gangsta Grillz mixtape series. Just weeks after Drama hosted Tyler, The Creator’s new album, Call Me If You Get Lost, he’s now back with a brand new project alongside Hardo and Deezlee. Drama cements the third installment in Hardo’s Fame Or Feds series with the Gangsta Grillz stamp of approval. “Somebody told me the people tryna see what the trenches sound like,” Drama yells at the top of the project. “Welcome back to Pittsburgh!”

Hardo and Deezlee deliver a hard-hitting thirteen-song body of work that includes appearances from Pooh Shiesty, Benny The Butcher, Tay Keith, Doe Boy, and FTR Drama. Filled with tales of the streets and muddy production, Fame Or Feds 3 is the best installment of the series yet.

Check it out below.