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Aaron Gordon has been one of the best players on the Orlando Magic for quite some time now although, over the past few months, it had become clear that he was no longer content with his current situation. Earlier in the week, reports surfaced that Gordon had officially requested a trade out of Orlando, which automatically made him one of the biggest draws of the trade deadline. Today, a team officially made their move and got him.

Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Denver Nuggets sent RJ Hampton, Gary Harris, and a first-round pick to Orlando, in exchange for Gordon. This is a massive move for both sides, especially since the Nuggets have just received yet another solid piece to complement the likes of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.

Just about an hour ago, the Nuggets had also made a move to acquire JaVale McGee, which cost them a few draft picks. If there is one thing for certain here, it is that the Nuggets are going all-in ahead of the playoffs as they know they have a shot at making some serious noise if they get hot at the right time.

More trades are on the way, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will keep you informed throughout the day.

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Raekwon The Chef is easily one of the most respected lyricists in the game, having forged an impeccable career since first emerging as a key member of the Wu-Tang Clan back in the early nineties. For many, his solo catalog has come to be defined by the Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…series, two albums that arrived in 1995 and 2009. Yet Rae’s discography goes beyond Cuban Linx, and the rapper recently took a moment to celebrate the most recent solo album in his repertoire — 2017’s The Wild.

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In honor of the project’s four-year anniversary, Rae took to Instagram to share a few words of reflection. “Happy 4 yr anniversary to another solid classic out the catalogue,” captions Raekwon, making it clear that he holds his seventh studio album in the highest esteem. “What a day to reminisce on ! #salute #THEWILD … to my family 10 toes in.” 

In truth, it feels as people were — and are — sleeping on The Wild. Though it doesn’t feature much in the way of Wu-Tang involvement, the lyrically-driven project features Raekwon trading verses with CeeLo Green, Lil Wayne, G-Eazy, and more. Fans of The Chef should do themselves a favor and revisit his latest album, paying special attention to Rae’s own assessment. Does The Wild have the making of a classic record? Perhaps it’s something to consider, and four years down the road is as good a time as any.

Congratulations to Raekwon on this latest anniversary, and keep an eye out for more news on his upcoming album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 3…For more from Rae, check out our exclusive interview with the legendary rapper right here. 

If you hadn’t heard of relationship guru Derrick Jaxn before this week, you’re not alone. A lot of people are catching up on the author’s history following a massive scandal that broke out, which prompted Jaxn to film a seriously cringe-worthy confession video with his wife where he admits to being a serial cheater. In his popular YouTube videos, Jaxn preached that “Black men don’t cheat” so his admission that he’s a cheater upset the majority of his fanbase.

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Jaxn’s wife Da’Naia Jackson sat on awkwardly as he apologized for his behavior, wearing a bonnet and seeming as though she were forced to appear on-screen. As they seemingly try to work through this massive wrinkle in their marriage, blogger Tasha K is spilling even more tea on Derrick Jaxn’s infidelity. In his apology video, Jaxn claims that he’s been faithful for months as he and his wife try to work on their marriage. Tasha K says that much is false, hosting his alleged current mistress, a successful doctor named Nicki, who says all of his recent social clips were filmed in front of her house, claiming that she saw him as recently as last week.

In the latest exposé by Tasha K, the blogger includes a phone call that she had with Derrick Jaxn’s alleged mistress, who says the relationship expert got her pregnant last year and tried influencing her not to terminate the pregnancy. Tasha also posted alleged screenshots of the text message conversation between Derrick and Nicki, in which Jaxn attempts to defuse the situation and tells his mistress that he’ll show up to her workplace and will not leave until they talk.

This toxic mess is seemingly only getting started. However, Tasha K says that Nicki was served a gag order from Jaxn, so this might be the last time we hear from her.

Are you here for the Derrick Jaxn tea?

With the trade deadline in full swing, some big deals have been made throughout the NBA and one of them involves both the Orlando Magic and the Chicago Bulls. These are two teams that have been waiting to put something massive together, and now, they have a deal that will certainly help to restructure both squads while also making waves in the Eastern Conference.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Orlando Magic have sent Nikola Vucevic and Al Farouq Aminu to the Chicago Bulls. In return, the Bulls are giving Orlando Wendell Carter Jr, Otto Porter Jr, and even two first-round picks. This is a big haul for a Magic team that is gearing up to part ways with Aaron Gordon.

As for the Bulls, they have made it clear that they want Lonzo Ball, and these latest moves make it easier for them to acquire the point guard. These franchises have suffered from mediocrity for a while now, and this trade sets both teams up for a promising future.

It is expected that both teams continue to make more moves throughout the day, so keep it locked to HNHH as we continue to bring you the latest updates from around the NBA.

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Today is the NBA trade deadline which means various players throughout the NBA will be swapping teams. This is the busiest time of the year for General Managers, although perhaps free agency also gives the trade deadline a run for its money. Leading up to today, there have been numerous rumors about certain players and what will be happening to them throughout the week. One of the players that has received a ton of interest is JaVale McGee, and this morning, he was moved.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, McGee was traded to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Isaiah Hartenstein, a second-round pick in 2027, and another second-round pick in 2023.

This is a nice deal for the Nuggets who are looking to add some depth and experience to their roster. Denver is a team that has the pieces to go far, and a player like McGee could offer some advice on how to play at the highest level when it comes time for the playoffs. As for the Cavs, they want to get younger and rebuild, so these draft picks are perfect for that occasion.

There are plenty more trades to take place today, so be sure to keep it locked to HNHH as we will bring you all of the latest updates.

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DaniLeigh isn’t having a very good year on social media. The rapper is multi-talented but she’s been facing the wrath of the internet for a few different reasons. For several months, she was romantically involved with rapper DaBaby, being criticized for their cringe-worthy partnership on Twitter and Instagram. Embracing her “most-hated” status, she got wrapped up in colorism accusations when a preview of her unreleased song “Yellow Bone” was posted, in which she says, “Yellow bone, that’s what he wants”.

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In the past, DaniLeigh has been adamant about her heritage, claiming that she’s 39% west African. Her response to the “Yellow Bone” controversy got her in even deeper hot water and now, it’s become a trend to tease the artist about her numerous controversies– especially as it pertains to the colorism controversy.

Following the renewal of FX’s Snowfall for a fifth season, DaniLeigh said that she couldn’t get behind the hype. “Am I the only one that can’t get into snowfall,” she asked on Twitter. Immediately, she was destroyed with a response from one of the show’s actors Amin Joseph. “It’s a black thang, you wouldn’t understand,” he replied. 

The comment won him some serious points on Black Twitter and on blog accounts like The Shade Room, who reposted the exchange for their millions of followers to interact with.

Did she set herself up for this one?

Getting the chance to create a sneaker with Nike, let alone put a unique spin on one of their classic models, is an opportunity that most Hip-Hop artists never get. However, the artists that are lucky enough to be able to work with Nike tend to put out some of the brand’s most popular and profitable sneaker releases. Travis Scott is currently one of the leading musical artists in the sneaker industry, and although he has stiff competition with Kanye West and Beyoncé’s respective Adidas brands, the Astroworld rapper has continued the long legacy of rappers pumping out impressive and highly sought after sneakers when working with Nike. 

Now, Sotheby’s — the auction house that, according to XXL, sold The Notorious B.I.G. crown from the rapper’s legendary “King of New York” photoshoot in 1997 to Jay-Z and Beyonce for a rumored $600,000 — is back with an auction that features some of Nike’s rarest sneaker collaborations with Hip-Hop artists, from Travis Scott and Drake to Kanye West and Eminem. 

Some of the most notable sneakers being auctioned in Sotheby’s Scarce Air sale include the rare purple Travis Scott Air Jordan IVs, the Nike Air Jordan IV Retro Eminem ENCORE, a Nike Air Yeezy 2 “Mismatch” sample signed by Yeezy himself, Drake’s Nike x OVO Air Jordan VIII “Calipari,” DJ Khaled’s crispy blue “Another One” Nike Air Jordan IIIs, and many of the Jordans from Usher’s all-gold pack.

If you want to get in on the action, be advised that all of the bids are currently between $15,000 and $26,000, and with the auction set to close on March 29, who knows how high the prices will actually rise.

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