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By now, we all know that Verzuz is noted as being a “celebration of music” and although it was introduced as a face-off of sorts, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz don’t typically promote one winner over the other. However, the streets don’t adhere to those rules, and while no one is crowned at the end, Rap and Hip Hop fans make sure to take note of each track before casting their votes on social media.

For weeks, Soulja Boy and Bow Wow have been taking playful shots at one another online in anticipation of their Verzuz appearances. The longtime friends have pulled videos out of the vault and cracked jokes at the other’s expense, and now Soulja is kicking things up a notch by offering up a bet to his Verzuz foe.

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“If you win the Verzuz, I’ll give you the pink slip to my Lambo,” Soulja said while showing off his luxury cherry red-colored whip. “I bet a hundred thousand dollars that you do not got your Lambo still. I still got my same Lambo. I bought my sh*t cash. I own it. Stop playing with me Bow Wow.” He closed it out with a laugh while saying, “You do not got your Lambo no more!”

Bow Wow has yet to respond, but considering his Instagram Stories show him jet-setting with Diddy and Ray J to attend Quality Control Music’s Pierre “Pee” Thomas’s lavish birthday bash, he might not have the time just yet. 

Check out Soulja Boy’s declaration below.

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We’ll soon receive an intimate look into Mary J. Blige’s personal life thanks to a new documentary, and more has been revealed about what fans can expect. We previously reported onMary J. Blige’s My Life, a documentary that will arrive on Amazon Prime Video at the end of the month. The singer recently shared its trailer and inside, Blige speaks candidly about creating her 1994 classic album, My Life, and the real-life struggles she was facing at the time.

“‘My Life’ is probably my darkest album at one of the darkest times I’ve had,” she said in the trailer. “Most of the time I was just depressed and didn’t want to live. I had it all inside and I was able to sing it and write it, and I didn’t know that so many people felt the same way.”

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The 50-year-old Bronx native also speaks about her childhood and how music helped her navigate. She’s previously shared that when she was five years old, he was molested, and she also revealed that her parents often fought before divorcing. “The only thing, I think, that kept us guided was the music,” she said in the documentary.

“It just saved you. In the neighborhood we lived in, it’s like prison,” she added. “There was a lot wrong, and it was a lot. I needed to get out. That’s why I had that pen.”

Tune in to Amazon Prime Video on June 25 to see more from Mary J. Blige’s My Life.

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With the Nike Dunk Low seeing a huge surge in popularity, it should come as absolutely no surprise that the Beaverton brand has been dropping a plethora of dope new offerings. This is a sneaker that has a storied past and with all of these new colorways dropping, there is no denying that this summer is going to be a strong one for the silhouette.

The next Nike Dunk Low colorway to be released will be this new “Dusty Olive” offering which can be found below. Here, you can find brown suede on the toe box and side panels, while the overlays are olive green. We even have a golden orange swoosh which is an aesthetic that is also placed on the laces and the outsole. Overall, it is a very cool colorway that will appeal to those who like the neutral colors.

If this is a Nike Dunk Low colorway that you are interested in, you will be able to cop it as of Thursday, June 17th for $110 USD. Let us know what you think of this model, in the comments below. Also, keep it locked to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from the sneaker world.

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For his next album, Polo G is switching things up. He isn’t an artist who has albums flooded with features, but on Hall of Fame, the rising star has a list of heavy-hitters on his roster. Polo G recently shared the tracklist for the anticipated project and it includes looks from The Kid LAROI, Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, G Herbo, Rod Wave, DaBaby, Young Thug, Roddy Ricch, Nicki Minaj, the late Pop Smoke, Fivio Foreign, and a rising artist named Scorey.

On the 20-track project, Nicki joins Polo on “For The Love of New York,” and she’s been lending her platform to promote his album. She included pre-save links in her Instagram bio and reposted his announcement and tracklist. ” Can’t wait for you to hear what we did together,” she penned in a caption.

Later, over on Twitter, Polo G thanked Nicki by calling her a “real one,” and she returned the love with a follow-up tweet. “Thank you, boo. My fans gon fall in love with you when they hear #ForTheLoveOfNewYork I can promise you that. [red heart emoji] All-Star line-up on the album. You puttin on for NewYork [trophy emoji].”

The Queen rapper has been praised for sharing her space in order to help promote another artist. Check out the posts as well as a few reactions below. Also, make sure to check back with us next week when Hall of Fame is released on June 11.

Last night was a disappointing one for Knicks fans everywhere as the team was officially eliminated from the playoffs. Despite an improbable run in the regular season, the team couldn’t keep up their play in the postseason, and eventually, Trae Young ran all over them. Regardless, this is a season to build on for the Knicks, and moving forward, the fans have a lot to look forward to.

These were sentiments that were echoed by the team’s star Julius Randle, who told reporters after Game 5 that he is excited about what this Knicks team is going to do next. Randle was a key reason behind the team’s success, and there is reason to believe he will be even better next year.

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“We’re bringing a brand of basketball back that the city can be proud of,” Randle said. “We have something to build on for the future. It’s tough for me to process that right now the way things ended, but we’ll be back.”

The Knicks have had to suffer for numerous years but now, they have a real opportunity to be a mainstay in the Eastern Conference playoffs. If they continue to trend higher, they may very well attract some big-name free agents, which would only help bolster the team’s fortunes, further.

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You never know what you’ll encounter when tuning in to an artist’s Instagram Live. Boosie Badazz and Tory Lanez have gone down in Livestream history with their often scandalous appearances, but not many find themselves being snatched up by authorities. Delmarco Craig, a 22-year-old Detroit rapper known as The Big Homie, unfortunately experienced just that when he reportedly flashed a machine gun and other firearms on Instagram Live.

Detroit News reports that Craig is a convicted felon and isn’t allowed to be in possession of firearms at all, but he was allegedly clearly seen with weapons on the social media app. His lawyer, however, doesn’t think that his client should be penalized for displaying behaviors that are common for Rap artists.

“A lot of these young rap artists with social media today find themselves involving using guns in videos,” said attorney Steven Schard. “That does not necessarily mean they’re thugs or believe in assaults. It’s just part of the façade of the rap industry.” Detroit News stated that police began monitoring Craig’s Instagram account back in March.

In a report, an official wrote about Craig’s behavior in the video. “Craig then pulled the Glock pistol away from the camera and placed the rear of the slide in the center of the camera…revealing what appears to be a Glock conversion device affixed to the rear of the slide.” On May 26, ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) reportedly raided Craig’s home, seized several firearms, and later discovered that two of the weapons were reported stolen.

After testing the weapons, one of them was reportedly tied to seven shootings that have occurred in the last seven months—one of those instances was said to be a reported homicide. During the raid on Craig’s home, police also discovered a 2021 Cadillac Escalade that was reported stolen. The rapper has been taken into custody and faces upwards of 10 years in prison if convicted.

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Kobe Bryant was a highly-influential player out on the basketball court and he is responsible for some of the best moments in NBA history. His untimely passing in 2020 remains one of the saddest stories in the history of the sport, although his legacy will always live on. Numerous former and current players have spoken out on just how much Kobe had an impact on their lives. Many of these players have even reported a shift in mentality, following Kobe’s passing.

One of those players just so happens to be Chris Bosh, who retired back in 2016 due to health problems. As he explained per SportsNet, Kobe’s death made him want to change his ways, and focus more on his family. Bosh realizes that life can end in an instant, and he wants to make the most of his time on this earth.

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“To tell you the truth, after Kobe (Bryant) passed it put that much more perspective on what’s important and so I take the extra time with the family, with the kids, talking to kids, encouraging people, just trying to be positive and make each day a masterpiece,” Bosh said. “You do that just by staying in the present and enjoying the day as it is or trying your best to or working hard.”

Having to retire early proved to be a burden on Bosh, and during his retirement, he had to do a lot of soul-searching. However, Kobe’s situation made him realize he had everything he wanted right in front of him. It’s great to see Bosh in a good place right now, and hopefully, he is able to make the most of his career outside of basketball.

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His star has continued to rise ever since he landed a Drake feature on “You’re Mines Still,” but a producer is taking Yung Bleu to court along with Boosie Badazz. Before blowing up in the industry. Bleu signed a deal with Boosie’s Bad Azz Music Syndicate, and according to a producer named Ice Starr, both artists owe him money for Bleu’s song, “Miss It.”

According to TMZ, Starr claims that his grievances with Yung Bleu date all the way back to 2017. 

Starr reportedly describes himself as a producer who works with rappers creating “compositions and recordings” for artists “to use on a licensing basis.” However, Starr says for years Bleu has been using his tracks “without his knowledge, authorization, and without any compensation whatsoever.” This includes “Miss It” and another of Bleu’s successful songs, “Ice On My Baby,” as well as “most of Yung Bleu’s ‘Investment 5’ album.”

The producer’s rift with Boosie stems from Starr reportedly signing his rights to the production of “Miss It” after the song had already been released. According to Starr, the song was dropped without his knowledge and he’s suing both Bleu and Boosie for copyright infringement. He wants a court to award him a portion of the royalties, however, Bleu said he’s already been compensated.

In a statement to TheShadeRoom, but denies Ice Starr’s allegations.

“He [Ice] got paid for all the beats he did on that project,” Bleu told the outlet. “We were on the come up together. He was an unknown producer. The songs just happened to blow up after he sold his rights… He sold his rights to my manager, Taquari (Boosie’s brother), for $1,500. He didn’t know it was gonna blow up.”

Boosie has yet to respond to the allegations.

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Dennis Schroder was supposed to be a huge addition for the Los Angeles Lakers this year. With Rajon Rondo going elsewhere, the Lakers need an adequate point guard and Schroder was set to be that man. Unfortunately, it became clear from the start that he didn’t like his role in Los Angeles and wanted a lot more. At times, he made his displeasure be known, and prior to the playoffs, he even ratted out LeBron James for not taking the vaccine.

Just a couple of nights ago, Schroder put up an abysmal performance in Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns, as he scored a whopping zero points. The Lakers were blown out by 30 in the game, and now, the Lakers are set to take on the Suns tonight in a do-or-die scenario. Shockingly, just hours before tip-off, Schroder has preemptively taken the Lakers out of his bio on Instagram.

This was immediately clocked by Lakers fans who are always doing dome digging prior to games. As you can imagine, many fans took this as the ultimate sign of disrespect, and the Schroder slander has already begun. Even Max Kellerman got in on the fun as he stated that Schroder hasn’t been a factor anyway.

With the Lakers set to hit the court in just a few hours, this will certainly spark a conversation in the locker room.