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Suns Issue A Statement After Violent Altercations Involving Fans

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This season has been a Cinderella story for the Phoenix Suns who broke the curse of the last decade and finished second in the Western Conference standings. Throughout the playoffs, the Suns have been dominant and are now in the Western Conference Finals where they are up 1-0 on the Los Angeles Clippers. While the team has been phenomenal, many have noticed that Suns fans always seem to find themselves in physical altercations.

It all started with the “Suns In 4” fan who beat up two Nuggets fans in the second round. The fan was given free tickets to the Western Conference Finals, by Devin Booker, and he has become a rallying cry for this Suns team. However, yet another fight took place yesterday, this time between two Clippers fans and a group of Suns supporters. After a clip of the fight went viral, the team put out a statement, urging fans to conduct themselves better.

“The Phoenix Suns are enjoying a deep run in the NBA postseason, and while the intensity on the court continues to heat up, we still expect Suns fans to keep their cool off the court,” the statement read. “We will not tolerate the violence that erupted following Sunday’s game at Phoenix Suns arena. We consider Suns fans to be the best in the world. Fighting or taunting to incite violence is not reflective of our organization or how fans from across the Valley should be represented. We’re better than that. Let’s work together to provide a model fan experience that is fun, enthusiastic, and respectful.”

With Game 2 going down on Tuesday, the Suns better hope their fans are on their best behavior, otherwise their reputation may become a bit too powerful to ignore.

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Nike LeBron 18 “Best 10-18” Release Date Revealed: Photos

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LeBron James has 18 signature shoes with Nike to his name and they are all unique in their own distinct way. As it stands, LeBron is currently on the Nike LeBron 18 although the 19 will be coming out soon thanks to the new “Space Jam” pack. For now, however, LeBron is still bringing out new LeBron 18 colorways, including the “Best 10-18” model which is a companion piece to the “Best 1-9.”

The concept of this shoe is simple. It takes some of the best colorways from the LeBron 10-18 and then combines them into one. With this shoe, we’ve got a purple knit on the upper all while teal and pink are found on the back heel. From there, white, orange, green, and yellow are all sprinkled into the mix to create a colorful offering that is definitely going to grab some attention at the local courts this summer.

If you are looking to get your hands on a pair of these, they will officially be dropping on July 30th at multiple retailers for $200 USD. Let us know what you think of this new shoe, in the comments below. Also, keep it locked to HNHH for all of the latest updates from the sneaker world.

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Nike LeBron 18
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Rick Ross Gives A Cagey Update On His Rumored Joint Project With Drake

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Of all Drake’s collaborations, perhaps the most celebrated are those he’s created with Rick Ross, with tracks like “Lord Knows” “Gold Roses” and more recently, “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” receiving acclaim as fan favorites. Naturally, that’s why fans were excited to learn that the two veteran entertainers are working on a joint album, courtesy of NFL star Chad Johnson. During a recent interview with Complex, Ross played coy, coming short of an outright confirmation, but teased that the project’s timing relied on both rappers completing their current album cycles (Drake has yet to release Certified Lover Boy and Ross has an album in the works, as well).

“We may have spoken within the last 48 hours,” he admitted. “But it’s only so much I can say other than: this is the closest or the realest he’s ever been. He’s wrapping up his project and I’m in the same space. So the timing and everything is aligning. It’s something that we really want to give to the streets, on some real sh*t.” He also allowed that “it’s looking real solid.”

He also gave an update on his own album, titled Richer Than I Ever Been. “I’m actually in the final stages of the LP,” he said. “I can’t wait to get ready and release it. I want to release two records, possibly at one time. They could be coming as soon as in the next two or three weeks. But my album will be out this summer, and it’s going to be exciting. I really pushed the envelope. I didn’t just want to put something on the street just to say I released another project. I wanted to elevate, go to the next level. I believe I’ve done that. So, we fixing to get ready and drop it.”

You can read the full interview here.

Quavo Turns Up W/ Atlanta Hawks After Game 7 Victory

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Atlanta rapper Quavo has remained a true supporter of his Atlanta Hawks. The hip-hop superstar goes to his Instagram Story with footage of himself getting extra turned up in the team’s locker room following a huge Game 7 victory over the No. 1 seed Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA playoffs semifinals round. Huncho has pulled […]

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Don Q Really Sampled The “Law & Order” Theme On His New Track

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It seems like we could be expecting a new body of work from Don Q this year, especially with the way he’s been moving recently. The Queensbridge rapper hasn’t been popping out regularly but he has been sharing some new freestyles over the months to warm the people up for what he has in store this year. 

Today, the rapper slid through with one of the most left-field samples one could’ve expected — the theme song to “Law & Order.” Aptly titled after the legal drama, Don Q returns with street-centric bars that showcase his quick-witted bars and wordplay.

The latest release from Don Q arrives shortly after he dropped off his freestyle over Drake and Rick Ross’ collaboration, “Lemon Pepper Freestyle.”

Peep Don Q’s new track below.

Quotable Lyrics
Razorblade, more plates, don’t forget the scale
He a rat, we don’t wish ’em well, catch him, clip his tail
It’s some n***as that be quick to tell, givin’ hits to 12
Couple n***as tried to get me nailed but his mission failed

Mick Jenkins Readies His Comeback

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Mick Jenkins has been quiet since delivering his excellent EP The Circus at the beginning of 2020. At the time, he revealed to us that it was meant to act as a prelude to a larger conceptual project, though the Chicago lyricist ultimately hit the delay button on that particular endeavor.

Since then, he’s been biding his time and plotting his return, keeping the skills sharp with the occasional guest appearance. Now, at the moment the game needed him most, Mick has officially set a date for his comeback. Taking to Twitter to tease an upcoming single, Jenkins appears to be spitting bars with a vengeance, his dense style among the most unique hip-hop has to offer. 

Mick Jenkins

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Though only fifteen seconds long, Jenkins is in fine form over a hard-hitting instrumental. “It was Goyard totes and Carhartt Tees,” he spits. “The Coldplay carpet round my feet / the Dolce scarf is round my face, forgot my mask–” Jenkins lets out a frustrated “FUCK” as the snippet comes to an end. It sounds like he’s gearing up to really go in, and we won’t have to wait much longer to hear the full track.

“June 23rd,” captions Jenkins, signaling that a rollout is about to kick off. We can only hope that Jenkins uses the opportunity to shine a light on his next full-length album, as his previously-teased Circus follow-up certainly sounded interesting. If you’re looking for a little more from Jenkins ahead of the big release, be sure to revisit our previous interview with the lyricist — who declared himself to be “Top 5 With The Pen.”

Reginae Carter: 4 Shots Of YFN’s Bae Being Women Goals

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Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne’s daughter Reginae Carter isn’t just a model in the traditional sense. The popular social media influencer also serves as an inspiration to women through her active Instagram account. Miss Carter may have a reputation for her vixen ways, but she has her fair share of female-empowering photoshoots. Check out 4 pics […]

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Soulja Boy Is Still Shining On New Single “Mad”

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Soulja Boy has been ramping up the efforts ahead of the release of his forthcoming project, Draco. The rapper revealed that he’s expecting to drop the album in late July during a recent interview with HNHH, whether or not Virgin Music gives him the greenlight. That being said, he’s back to flooding the streets with new music following the success of his TikTok-friendly anthem, “She Make It Clap.” 

This week, the rapper returned with his latest single, “Mad.” Backed by massive, victorious horns to celebrate Draco’s latest comeback, Soulja Boy treads familiar ground, detailing his lavish purchases and his obsession with firearms.

The new track arrives after the release of his “Rick & Morty” soundtrack which has since been used by Adult Swim to promote the fifth season of the animated series.

Quotable Lyrics
I come like the army, you know that I’m poppin’
I ain’t what I ain’t, I am what I am
I’m uppin’ my choppa, I’m gon’ shoot at them
I’m ballin’ on n***as, I’m breaking the rim

Florida Rapper 9lokkNine Arrested On RICO Charges: Report

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Florida rapper 9lokkNine was reportedly arrested this week on RICO and racketeering charges. He is reportedly being held on a $750,000 bond. 

This is the latest in a string of legal difficulties involving the Florida rapper. This year, the Cash Money-affiliated rapper was arrested on five counts of attempted murder. He was seemingly released a few months after his arrest before being arrested again on RICO charges. According to the legal documents, 9lokkNine was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering charges. 

The 21-year-old may not be able to find a way out of this one. RICO charges are very serious — we’ve seen everybody from Tekashi 6ix9ine, Casanova, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, and others get locked up on racketeering charges. 9lokkNine has a long criminal history and as a repeat offender, the court likely will not go easy on him. We will continue to keep you updated as more information is released.

9lokkNine is best known for the hit record “223’s” with YNW Melly. He has been compared to the likes of Kodak Black, making a lot of noise around Florida as one of the brightest rising stars from the Sunshine State. Hopefully, he can get this situation sorted out so he can continue to make his dreams come true.

Steph Curry Makes His Final Decision On Team USA

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In just a month from now, some of the best athletes in the world will be headed to Tokyo, Japan for the Summer Olympics. The best players in the NBA will be representing their countries and it should lead to some incredible basketball. Over the past couple of days, superstars like Kevin Durant and James Harden have all committed themselves to the team, while the likes of Steph Curry have been at home contemplating their next move.

After weeks of going back and forth, Curry has decided to not pursue the Olympics and instead, prepare for next season with the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors have missed two straight postseasons and it’s clear that Curry wants to turn the tide and bring the Warriors back to prominence. 

For some players, the Olympics pose too much of a risk as there is potential to get badly injured. No one wants to have their season messed up because of an injury in a tournament that took place outside of the NBA’s jurisdiction, and Curry’s latest decision is further proof of that.

Despite Curry’s absence, the U.S. Olympic team is poised to be the tournament’s favorite and there will certainly be some superstar talent headed to Japan. Moving forward, it will be interesting to see who else Team USA is able to secure, and whether or not more players will side with Curry.

Steph Curry

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