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Some of the biggest names in the rap game pulled through in the Bronx today. New York heavyweights Nas, Fat Joe, LL Cool J and Grandmaster Flash appeared at a groundbreaking ceremony with developers, founders, fellow artists, politicians and community in support of the Universal Hip Hop Museum. Nas, LL Cool J + Fat Joe […]
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Coi Leray is having an insane year so far, finding a lane for herself and making millions off of TikTok. The rising superstar has had a couple of breakout records this year, including “No More Parties” and the song’s remix with Lil Durk, but she continues to hustle on the path to her debut studio album release.
Alongside her, Toronto rapper Pressa has been impressing with his recent releases. He has equally been rising the ranks with his single “Attachments,” which Coi Leray jumped on for the remix. The track is smooth and it showcases their strong hitmaking talent. The official music video has been released, featuring Pressa in a beautiful mansion, which Coi seemingly haunts through her supernatural powers. Causing Pressa to get wrapped up in vines and casting spells to make the chandelier fall to the floor, Coi unites with Pressa for the video’s closing moments, dancing to the single outside the mess.
Watch the new video up above and let us know what you think.
Over the past year, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Foushée has been steadily proving that she is one of the most important rising artists to watch. Following the release of her 2020 single “Deep End,” the New Jersey-born artist has collaborated with Lil Wayne on multiple records, including Weezy’s introspective single “Ain’t Got Time” and her recent single “gold fronts.”
Now, in honor of H&M’s new summer campaign, Foushée has shared a contemporary take on Depeche Mode’s classic 1990 song “enjoy the silence.” Titled Find The Strength In Silence, H&M’s campaign is accompanied by a film that represents women who face public opinions every day, and to coincide help convey themes of “canceling out the noise” and “finding strength in silence,” Foushée’s reimagined version of “enjoy the silence” will serve as the film’s soundtrack.
Ironically, Foushée’s new blast from the past arrives weeks ahead of her highly anticipated project Time Machine, which the talented multihyphenate describes as “a time travel through memories, thoughts, emotions, [and] experiences.” Set to release on June 4th, Time Machine will feature her previously heard single “Deep End.”
Give Foushée’s “enjoy the silence” a listen and let us know how her cover stacks up against Depeche Mode‘s original version.
Quotable Lyrics
Words like violence break the silence
Come crashing in into my little world
Painful to me, pierce right through me
Don’t you understand? Oh, my little girl
Day one of Danny Masterson’s preliminary trial revolving around his sexual assault charges revealed some explicit details from accuser Jen B. Day two involved the testimony of another accuser, who the Los Angeles Superior Court have identified as Christine B. Christine B. is an ex-girlfriend of Masterson.
While on the stand, Christine B. recalled an incident that took place in 2001. At the house she shared with Masterson at the time, Christine B. was woken out of her sleep to find her then boyfriend, Masterson, sexually assaulting her. She made attempts to stop him from raping her, but he overpowered her.
Christine B. explained to the court, “He wouldn’t stop. So I did something that I knew would make him angry and likely to get off me. I pulled his hair.” During Jen B.’s testimony on day one of the preliminary trials, she had told Los Angeles Superior Court that she tried to end Masterson’s assault by punching him.
This tactic did not work for Christine B. When she tried pulling his hair, Masterson reportedly struck her and spat on her. Christine B. told the court, “He had this thing about his hair, so I knew if I pulled it really, really hard, he would get off me. But what he did was hit me.” A month later, Masterson raped her again while she was unconscious.
Similarly to accuser Jen B, Christine B. belonged to the Church of Scientology. Christine B. reported Masterson’s repeated assaults on her to the ethics officials of the church, although the church denies the allegations. The Church of Scientology also denied all of Jen B.’s claims.
After day two, Masterson faces one more day of preliminary hearings. After the hearings, Los Angeles Superior Court will make a decision whether or not the sexual assault charges against Masterson will go to trial. The That 70’s Show actor faces charges from allegations that were made against him from 2017, for incidents of rape that took place between the years 2001 and 2003.
If you or anyone you know has experienced sexual assault, help is available. Please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.
Life is what you make of it. Freeway Rick Ross has had a truly legendary life, making over a few million dollars per day at one point. He’s been active in the streets and he’s put in work in the music and cannabis industries. After being sentenced to life in prison for establishing a major drug empire, Ross’ sentence was reduced following an appeal. He ended up spending just under twenty years in prison and according to his latest interview with Shirley Ju for Shirley’s Temple, he actually enjoyed his time behind bars.
When asked if he ever got a chance to enjoy all of the money coming in while he was locked up, Freeway said that he did. “I pretty much enjoyed a moment,” said the 61-year-old. “Even when I was in jail, I enjoyed being in jail. I enjoyed my time in jail. I mean, not every day, you got good days and bad days no matter where you at. You could be living in the biggest house on the hill and have everything you want. We all gonna have bad days but I learned that bad days are a part of life and that’s something that we’re gonna go through and it’s best just to deal with it and figure out how to get through it.”
The street legend says that every time he was having a bad day behind bars, he would reach for a good book. “[I read] over 300 books,” he said. “And I don’t know how many magazines and newspapers.”
During the same interview, Freeway Rick Ross said that Snowfall stole his life story, also accusing rapper Rick Ross of avoiding him.
Watch the full interview below and skip ahead to the 3:19 mark for his comments about enjoying his time in jail.
Pride Month is just a couple weeks away now and iHeartRadio has announced how they’ll kick off June: They (along with Procter & Gamble) will be hosting their second annual “Can’t Cancel Pride” virtual event on June 4.
Bebe Rexha is set to co-host alongside Elvis Duran and will also perform her single “Sacrifice.” Meanwhile, also taking part are Lil Nas X, Demi Lovato, Hayley Kiyoko, Pink Brothers Osborne, Marshmello, Busy Phillips, Gus Kenworthy, Jennifer Hudson, JoJo Siwa, MJ Rodriguez, Nina West, and more.
Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia, said in a statement, “As the country is returning back to normal and we are slowly starting to gather again, LGBTQ+ communities around the world are still feeling the devastating effects of COVID-19. “We look forward to once again celebrating the incredible voices and allies of the LGBTQ+ community with an amazing night of music that will honor Pride and the communities’ fight for equal rights, all while benefitting six remarkable nonprofits that make an everyday positive impact.”
This news comes a few days after Lil Nas X declared, “i wanna do something special for homosexual month in a few weeks.” It also quickly follows Lovato revealing she now identifies non-binary and changing their pronouns to they/them.
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Just a few weeks ago, Julian Edelman announced that he would be retiring from football after a successful career that saw him win three Super Bowls with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Immediately after his announcement, rumors began to circulate that he might come back to football and play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he would be reunited with the likes of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.
During a recent appearance on Michael Irvin’s podcast, Edelman said that such a return is simply not in the cards right now. At this point, Edelman feels as though his body has completely broken down on him and that he would much rather do other things. It’s been a tough few years and he doesn’t want to do more harm to his body.
“My knee’s breaking down,” Edelman explained. “I’m not going to sit here, you know, I got everything I want. I got three rings. Played in a magical dynasty with an unbelievable franchise, coach, best quarterback of all time, like, yo, I’m not a greedy guy. I’m not going to sit out there and look like some old dude in an old BIKE knee brace and ankle braces — you know the old guy? I don’t want to look like that, man. I can’t do that.”
This is definitely an admirable stance to take and at 32 years old, there are plenty of other avenues that Edelman can explore. Needless to say, we hope he has a great retirement.
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Rap star Cuban Doll knows her dues and taxes aren’t part of them. The hip-hop entertainer has gone public with her intention to not pay any taxes, even if it means risking jail time. Cuban Doll Won’t Pay Taxes Doll declared her opinion on paying taxes through a Twitter post. Revealing that she refuses to […]
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As seen in HNHH’s recent interview with the SODMG artist, Soulja Boy is enjoying his latest comeback with his viral hit “She Make It Clap.” However, that doesn’t mean that he won’t take the time to remind fans of his legacy as an early adopter and all-around influential artist. From TikTok and Icebox to game consoles and NFTs, Soulja Boy has argued that he’s been the first rapper to do a lot of things, and now he’s adding a jello-related achievement to his brag sheet.
In a video recently posted to Instagram, Soulja Boy shows off two cartons of Fanta-flavored Snack Pack jello. Moving between the grape and orange flavors, Big Draco playfully jokes that he is officially the torch-bearer for the Fanta Snack Packs.
“Y’all ain’t never had the Fanta jello, stop playing,” Soulja Boy says in the video. “I’m the first rapper with the Fanta jello! I don’t wanna hear nothing bout it from nobody. Never!”
While no other rapper is likely to contest Soulja Boy about being the first to have Fanta-flavored jello, it is worth noting that Desiigner, who recently appeared in Soulja Boy’s music video for “She Make It Clap”, once tried to break a world record for the most Jell-O eaten with chopsticks in 60 seconds.
Stay tuned for more Big Draco-related news, and read his full interview with HNHH here.
The mother of late rapper Lil Peep, Liza Womack, has reportedly suffered health issues during the lengthy wrongful death lawsuit that was filed following her son’s passing. According to a new report by Pitchfork, Womack has had two strokes during the duration of the lawsuit.
Speaking with the music publication about why she continues to push for justice for her son, who passed away in November 2017, Lil Peep’s mother claimed that she has suffered two strokes during the lawsuit.
“I’ve had two strokes, and I am not going to die until I take care of this matter,” she said. “I’m going to live. I have a mission.”
Womack originally filed her wrongful death suit in October 2019, citing negligence and breach of contract. “I want justice for Gus,” she said. “That’s why I’m doing this. Whatever form it takes, what I’m looking for is for people to be held accountable for their behavior.”
A jury trial is presently set for November 10, 2021.
Womack says that she likely will never have “closure” but that she hopes the judge rules in her favor. “If people are held accountable for their actions, I will feel that justice has been done,” she said. “You learn to live with the pain, and you’re a different person, because when your child dies, the person that you were dies, too. But I will be glad, and I hope to feel satisfaction.”
We will continue to keep you updated on the trial as it begins.
