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Alas, 50 Cent’s classic early tapes have to make the transition to streaming services. Truly unfortunate, given how enjoyable Power Of The Dollar and the street classic Guess Who’s Back remain to this day. And while diving into Fif’s pre-Shady-Aftermath catalog has become a difficult endeavor, relatively speaking, Fif himself has never been afraid to take his fans down memory lane in a different manner altogether. 

Easily one of hip-hop’s most active Instagrammers, 50 has kept fans in tune with his come-up by way of throwback pictures, uploading a few vintage snapshots to his page ever so often. Today, Fif has shared a picture from thirty years ago, 1991 to be precise, along with an anecdote about his grandmother. 

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“Yo I was 15 in this picture on the South Side you have to grow up faster,” captions Fif, alongside the picture of his defiant teenage self. “I made a lot of mistakes I was already in juvie, I remember my Nana coming to see me, she is my angel. She love me unconditionally.” Twelve years later, he would go on to make history, signing a joint deal with Dr. Dre and Eminem and dropping one of the greatest debut albums of all time.

Given everything he has since built, including a substantial (and still growing) television empire, it’s always welcome to see a reminder of 50 Cent’s formative roots. And from the sound of it, he couldn’t have risen to where he is today without his Nana, who he still considers to be his angel. Check out the vintage picture below, a snapshot of 50 Cent’s time in juvie before a rap career was ever on the table. 

Stephen A. Smith is one of the most outspoken commentators in the current landscape of sports media. Never one to shy away from criticizing the actions of athletes like Kyrie Irving or Aaron Rodgers or unleashing scorching hot takes like his recent theory about the New York Knicks, Stephen A. Smith has put in decades of work as a journalist to be the respected and highly paid sports television personality that he is today.

That being said, Stephen A. Smith has also ventured into the world of acting, and his most recent appearance on ABC’s daytime soap opera General Hospital is currently catching everyone’s attention. In the clip seen below, Stephen A. Smith’s character is seen saving the day by stopping an unruly gunman in a slow-motion action sequence.

Since March 2016, Stephen A. Smith has hit General Hospital from time to time as the mysterious surveillance Brick. According to Uproxx, General Hospital, which has been airing continuously since the 1960s, is Steven A.’s favorite soap opera, and he always jumps at the opportunity to reprise his role as Brick in ABC’s long-running daytime soap. Smith’s most recent appearance on General Hospital is described by Uproxx as “more dramatic than usual,” and it marks the sports commentator‘s third appearance on the soap opera this year.

After checking out the clip, have Stephen A. Smith’s slow-motion heroics inspired you to start watching General Hospital? And if you’re already an avid fan of ABC’s decade-spanning soap opera, were you excited to see Stephen A. Smith make yet another appearance on General Hospital as Brick this year?

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Snoop Dogg has always done his part to uplift fans through his endearing personality, taking on the role of hip-hop’s collective uncle. While he has long brought comfort through his music, sense of humor, and overall presence, it would appear that Snoop is going through a difficult time at the moment, as evidenced by some of his recent social media posts.

Yesterday, the beloved rapper took to Instagram to ask for thoughts and prayers for his mother, though he did not specify any details surrounding her health condition. “Sending special prayers out for my mom this morning y’all pray for her and me,” wrote Snoop, alongside a lovely picture of his mom. The post garnered many responses from fans and followers, prompting Snoop to share an additional message thanking those who came forward.

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“Thank y’all for all your prayers,” he captions, alongside a brief video update. “Gotta stay strong, keep pushing on,” he states. “They say God don’t put nothing on your shoulders you can’t handle. I’m being tested right now, ya’ll. Make sure ya’ll pray for me and my family.” Following the video, many of his fellow West Coast icons came through to show love, including Warren G, Xzibit, E-40, KXNG Crooked, and Dem Jointz.

We at HNHH like to send our own thoughts and prayers to Snoop Dogg and his family. Check out his recent messages below, and be sure to show some love to Snoop in the comments below. Stay strong, Snoop! 

If you invested $1,000 into Dogecoin at the beginning of this year, you would have roughly $40,000 today. Early investors into the latest cryptocurrency trend, including Elon Musk and countless others who have been raving about the once-known meme coin, which uses a Shiba Inu’s face as its branding, are claiming that $DOGE will be worth even more before the end of this year.

The coin hit a new all-time high this week, surging 40% on Tuesday and prompting would-be investors to stock up on Doge. Even those that have been sitting on the sidelines for the last few months, including Meek Mill, have bitten the bullet, with the rapper revealing he bought $50,000 USD worth of Dogecoin last night.

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“I just grabbed some doge I’m tired of missing out,” tweeted the Philadelphia-based artist on Tuesday night. He showed off his receipt too, proving that he acquired approximately 92,411 DOGE. With this investment, if the coin reaches an estimated $1 before the end of the year, Meek’s money will nearly double. It has the potential to skyrocket even further, especially if Elon Musk continues to push the coin on social media. Dogecoin to the moon?

Have you put any money into Dogecoin yet? Do you think Meek Mill’s investment will end up paying off in the long run? Let us know your thoughts.

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