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DMX’s Eldest Son Reportedly Approved Final Album
DMX was revving up for a massive comeback before his untimely passing in April. The rapper had secured a deal with Def Jam and was preparing for the release of a new album. Exodus, the album X planned to release, was wrapped up before his death and fans will get to hear it in its entirety on May 28th.
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According to PageSix, Swizz Beatz hosted a listening party over Zoom for a few DJs across the world. A source close to the tabloid publication detailed some of the music which is reportedly a healthy balance between the streets and his spiritual side. “He gives the street side he is known for, but also shows his side with God,” the source said. “He embraces his age and you can tell he was in a good space and was having fun.”
The source added that Swizz Beatz revealed during the Zoom call that he reached out to DMX’s oldest son, Xavier Simmons, for approval of each song before it reaches the ears of the public.
Exodus will mark X’s first posthumous album and first project since 2012’s Undisputed. The tracklist is stacked with features including Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Nas, The LOX, Lil Wayne, Moneybagg Yo, Griselda, Usher, Alicia Keys, and more.
Swizz Beatz recently revealed that both Lil Durk and Lil Baby pushed back the release of their joint project out of respect for DMX’s release date.
Travis Scott x Nike Air Max 1 Collab Teased By Future
Travis Scott is easily one of the biggest artists in the entire world and on top of his music, he has also become a huge force in the fashion and sneaker worlds. Travis has been with Nike for upwards of four years now and in that time he has dropped off a ton of successful collaborations, including a Nike SB Dunk Low, and Nike Air Force 1, and various Jumpman silhouettes like the Air Jordan 1, Jordan 4, and even the Jordan 6.
Now, he is setting his sights on an Air Max 1 which features his signature backward swoosh. This is a very solid look for the artist and in some teaser images posted by Nike, the shoe has some muted browns and even some beige. There is a lot going on with the sneaker and based on images we’ve seen, you can expect a ton of Cactus Jack branding. Thanks to megastar Future, we now have yet another look at the shoe as he posted a little teaser on IG. As you can see, the aesthetics fit what we’ve already been made privy to although there is no denying that this is one of the clearest photos to bless the internet.
For now, release info has yet to be announced, so keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to keep you informed.
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J. Cole “The Off-Season” First Week Sales Projections Are In
The legends came out on Friday. It was a massive week in the world of rap but specifically, J. Cole’s return to the fold with The Off-Season has been the topic of discussion. He’s had a relatively impressive rollout if you want to call it that. He announced the album shortly before it was revealed that he will be playing in Basketball Africa League with the Rwanda Patriots.
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Fans have been excited to hear his new project for quite some time. Ever since the release of K.O.D., and the string of collaborations he released, fans have been hoping that The Off-Season would arrive soon. Clearly, the demand is reflected in Cole’s first-week sales projections. According to Hits Daily Double, J. Cole is on pace to have the biggest sales debut of the year with a projected 280K-310K in its first week. Taylor Swift’s Fearless (Taylor’s Version) currently holds the title with 291K. Cole’s received rave reviews for his latest project, including from his haters, so it would not be surprising if it inches towards the 310K mark.
The tracklist for the project didn’t reveal any features but ultimately, he didn’t plan on going platinum with no features, again. Lil Baby, Morray, 21 Savage, Cam’ron, Lil Jon, and more all appear on the project.
What’s your favorite song on The Off-Season? Sound off in the comments.
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J. Cole Links Up With Kevin Durant And Talks About Pro Basketball Debut
J. Cole will officially make his pro basketball debut on Sunday morning as he takes to the court in Africa to play for the Rwanda Patriots of the Basketball Africa League. Cole has always expressed interest in playing basketball at a high level and this new opportunity in Rwanda will give him that shot at glory. Not to mention, it’s great timing considering he just released The Off-Season to the masses.
Recently, J. Cole got to appear on Kevin Durant’s podcast called “The ETCs.” During the episode, Cole spoke about his new album and how he got involved with the Basketball Africa League. He got to speak at length about the similarities between basketball and music, which is a topic he also broached during an interview with SLAM Magazine.
“The main parallel that I always draw between music and basketball is like, Yo, it’s just a matter of hours. The difference between the pro guy that sits on the bench and the superstar, it’s just a matter of intentional hours. They’re both really good, but that final foot of separation comes in the amount of hours that were put in,” Cole told SLAM. “I think in order for any of those guys to be great, like LeBron, Steph, Damian Lillard, Kyrie, KD, there has to be an insane work ethic. You know what I mean? Especially looking at LeBron, the age he is. He has to commit way more to his body. You know what I mean? He has to do so much more than these other guys, just to stay ahead.”
If you are interested in hearing the entire podcast, you can stream it, below.
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Babyface Ray Doubles Up On “Unf*ckwitable (Deluxe)”
Babyface Ray is currently one of the hottest artists out of Detroit right now. The rapper has been bubbling up over the past few years but with the release of Unfuckwitable, many more began to recognize his unique voice and sound. The seven-song project was released in February, and now, he’s doubled the tracklist for the official deluxe version.
The deluxe edition of Babyface Ray’s latest project includes the previously released single, “A Million Cash Race,” as well as a surprise feature from Jack Harlow who appears on the “Paperwork Party (Remix).” The rapper also enlists Murda Beatz who produces his collab with Peezy. Veeze also appears on the track, “Gallery Dept.”
Check out the deluxe edition of Babyface Ray’s new project below. Are you feeling Unfuckwitable?
Lil Reese Was Reportedly Shot In Chicago For The Second Time In 18 Months
Lil Reese was reportedly caught again in the midst of gunfire in his hometown of Chicago. The city’s local news station, CWB Chicago revealed the rapper was among three men who were shot in Chicago’s River North neighborhood on Saturday morning. The outlet reports that two of the men are listed in critical condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital while the remaining individual was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition. It’s unknown to which of these two hospitals Reese was admitted.
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CTWB says police officers were called to 6 West Grand Avenue around 9:53 a.m. on Saturday after calls about a shooting were made. When they arrived at the scene they discovered Reese and the two other victims, one who is 20 years of age while the other was 27 years old. Officers also found a stolen Dodge Durango riddled with bullet holes that crashed near the scene. A video of the aftermath shows cops investigating the scene and detaining a man.
The incident comes 18 months after Lil Reese was left in critical condition following a previous shooting that also occurred in Chicago. Here, according to WGN, the rapper was shot in the neck by a man with an AK-47 assault rifle in the Country Club Hills suburb of the city. Witnesses at the scene claimed to have heard as many as 12 gunshots. Fortunately, the rapper was able to make a full recovery following the shooting.
Berner Drops Off New Project “Paulie Cicero”
Berner is keeping the streets flooded with new music. The rapper returned on Friday with his latest body of work, Paulie Cicero. The 14 tracks are an essential listen for your next smoke session. Largely produced by TRAXXFDR, the rapper taps a slew of collaborators to help on the tracklist. Coi Leray slides through on “Call Me” while his Slimey Individualz collaborator Mozzy joins Berner on “That’s A Given.” As expected, the Taylor Gang head honcho Wiz Khalifa makes two cameos on the project including the extra smooth smoke anthem, “Puff Puff Pass.” Other features on the project include Cozmo, Smiggz, R-Mean, and Scott Storch who produced “Call Me.”
Check out the latest project from Berner below. What’s your favorite track off of Paulie Cicero? Let us know in the comments.
6ix9ine Makes Disrespectful King Von Reference After Lil Reese Shooting
Earlier today, it was reported that Chicago artist Lil Reese was shot during a shootout in a parking garage. As it stands, two men are in critical condition while another man is in serious condition. It is unknown which condition Lil Reese is currently in, however, all three men who were shot are now in the hospital. According to reports, Lil Reese and a group of men were allegedly shooting at each other which ultimately led to the injuries.
Details surrounding the incident remain scarce although that hasn’t stopped some people from being disrespectful. After DJ Akademiks posted the news on his Instagram page, 6ix9ine decided to scurry into the picture by making a comment that relates back to the King Von shooting. “Lil Tim out here wildin,” 6ix9ine wrote. Of course, this is a reference to Lul Tim who was arrested for his alleged involvement in Von’s death.
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6ix9ine and Lil Reese have exchanged words in the past and when it comes to Chicago artists, 6ix9ine has always played the role of an antagonist. After leaving prison, 6ix9ine even went on a disrespectful tour of Chicago, and many in the city have been upset at the blatant disrespect.
Reese’s current situation is a serious one, and it should be treated as such. Details continue to come out, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to keep you informed.
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J. Cole, Nicki Minaj & Migos Heat Up Our “Fire Emoji” Playlist
We got some heat on this week’s Fire Emoji playlist following a massive day of releases on Friday. To kick things off, J. Cole got back in the mix this week with the release of his latest album, The Off-Season which dropped ahead of his professional basketball debut in Basketball Africa League. This week’s Fire Emoji playlist includes two highlights off of the project, “a p p l y i n g p r e s s u r e” and “a m a r i.”
Along with J. Cole, the Queen, Nicki Minaj, re-introduced a CLASSIC body of work in her catalog to DSPs. Beam Me Up Scotty arrived with three new songs, plus two loose records that previously were not available on streaming services. Among the three new records is the almighty reunion of the powerful YMCMB dynasty on “Seeing Green.” Wayne, Nicki, and Drake delivered bars while fans reminisced on Young Money’s reign in the early 2010s.
Migos have also been teasing their return to the people. On Friday, they blessed fans with the first single off of Culture III, “Straightenin.” The boys are spitting and it’s sounding like they’re properly getting started to dominate the summer.
Other additions on this week’s Fire Emoji playlist include NBA Youngboy, Kodak Black, Young Nudy, 21 Savage, and more.
Check out the Fire Emoji playlist below.