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Earlier today, it was officially reported that Blake Griffin would no longer be a member of the Detroit Pistons. Griffin’s time with the franchise hasn’t exactly been fruitful and fans were fully expecting him to part ways at some point this season. In fact, Griffin was allowed to sit out for the last couple of weeks as the Pistons figured out a proper course of action. Today, they decided to buy out his contract.

Over the course of the day, fans have contemplated where Griffin would go next. There have been rumors about where he wants to go and according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, there is a clear frontrunner. That team just so happens to be the Brooklyn Nets, who are shaping up to be the best team in the entire NBA.

With James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant already on the roster, it seems preposterous that the Nets would be able to land yet another star in Griffin. Regardless, the big man is coming off of a $75 million buy out which means he probably won’t mind taking a pay cut if it means winning a championship.

This continues to be a developing story, so stay tuned for any updates as we will be sure to bring those to you.

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It’s been stated before on this website but it bears repeating: the Air Jordan 13 is easily one of the most underrated models in the history of Jordan Brand. Michael Jordan sported some pretty dope colorways of this silhouette and over the years, Jordan Brand has come through with numerous retros and new models. In 2020, plenty of Jordan 13s made their way to the market and in 2021, it seems like that trend is going to continue.

One of the latest Air Jordan 13s to be shown off is this “Court Purple” offering which was posted by the Instagram Sneaker insider @zsneakerheadz. The shoe is represented by a photoshop mockup, and overall, it’s a pretty dope concept as we take the “Bred” color blocking and replace all of the red with purple. This creates a shoe that has a black nubuck base, all while the midsole, mudguard, and back heel are covered in purple. While it might be a new colorway, this is something that will immediately register as familiar.

In terms of the release date, these are slated to drop this Winter on December 24th. None of this information has been expressly confirmed by Jordan Brand, so keep it locked to HNHH for updates as we will be sure to bring those to you.

Yesterday was a busy day for Lil Nas X. The Columbia Records artist, most known for “Old Town Road,” had some time on his hands and decided to clap back at skeptics and detractors. First, he clowned a TikTok user who claimed that Lil Nas X was at the center of a music industry conspiracy and being forced to spread an LGBTQ+ agenda. Then, the “Panini” rapper took things to a completely different level when he exposed Tekashi 6ix9ine for allegedly sliding in his DMs. 6ix9ine quickly tried to deny the situation, but it appears that all parties involved have moved on from yesterday’s antics.

Apparently, the “Holiday” artist is simply spending his Friday in a more constructive manner. In a recent Instagram post, Lil Nas X reveals that he has officially become a homeowner. “bought my first house today,” he writes in the caption under a series of photos that show the artist enjoying his new home.  In the first picture, Lil Nas X is seen outside dangling his new set of keys while other flicks show him basking in the sunlight in his fenced backyard and throwing up the middle finger in a pristine marble-accented kitchen.

Regardless of whether those 6ix9ine DMs were authentic or doctored, at least Lil Nas has moved past the drama and found time to celebrate this milestone achievement.

Say what you will about the absolutely jam-packed performance schedule during Atlanta’s NBA All-Star weekend, but you can’t truly expect a rapper to not secure the bag when presented with an opportunity. After all, it’s in their very nature. And seeing as Bobby Shmurda is only recently getting back into the swing of things, having had his momentum halted by a six-year prison bid, it’s not surprising to see him looking to pick up where he left off.

As such, he’s already lined up a pair of NBA All-Star Weekend performances on Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th, with 50 Cent and Meek Mill respectively. According to a new report from TMZ, the payout is looking quite solid for Shmurda, with sources claiming that he’ll be netting one-hundred-and-twenty-five thousand from his Friday night Compound performance alone. While the publication doesn’t spill the beans on his Saturday night performance at The Dome, they do indicate that a few smaller-scale events will drive his earnings up to an approximated three-hundred thousand. 

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In addition to this weekend’s festivities, Bobby Shmurda appears hard at work at crafting his next musical project, having already connected with Zaytoven and Mike WiLL Made-It in the studio. Fans are especially curious to hear how he sounds after all this time, as he strategically opted to refrain from the traditional “First Day Out” freestyle. Look for more news on Bobby Shmurda’s future plans as it surfaces, and keep your eye out for video footage from his first performance in years, which kicks off tonight. 

In addition to being one of the most successful businessmen in the world, Elon Musk is also one of technology’s most outspoken and creative minds. Over the past weeks, he’s been warring with Jeff Bezos for the bragging right of being the richest man in the world, but today some internet users hit social media to find shocking and horrifying news that the billionaire had allegedly perished in a tragic accident.

Ealier today the #RIPElon hashtag started trending on Twitter, prompting immediate tributes and memorial tweets from fans and followers of Elon Musk. According to Complex, fact-checking website Snopes noticed the hashtag and quickly investigated the situation and discovered that the trend originated following the surfacing of fake screenshots of news articles that claimed that the SpaceX and Tesla founder had just tragically died in a car battery explosion. Many social media users, unfortunately, fell for the death hoax as internet trolls have been taking the opportunity to contribute Tesla’s declining stock to Musk’s rumored death.

Reports also reveal that moderators on the Tesla sub-Reddit have even come forth to stop trolls from further spreading lies about Musk’s wellbeing, saying, “Don’t fall for these fake stories. They are posting fake links that lead to nowhere and posting screenshots from said fake articles. They are NOT real. Elon Musk is alive and well. There was no factory explosion. The only real bit of information they contain is the fact the stock went down a bit.”

Elon Musk has not yet spoken on the false rumors regarding his death, but when he does, his statement is sure to offer an interesting sentiment.

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