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The world is experiencing many of Kentrell Jr.’s firsts with him as Yaya Mayweather and her family share peeks at their adventures with the newborn. Yaya and NBA YoungBoy rang in the New Year by welcoming their son into the world, and since that time, we’ve seen Floyd Mayweather melt into his role as a grandfather as his 20-year-old daughter expresses just how much she’s enjoying motherhood.

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Days ago, Yaya was on Instagram Live where she answered a fan’s question. “How’s Mom life? It’s amazing so good I love being a mother,” she said. “I’m honestly the happiest I’ve ever been like ever, it’s just amazing.” On Monday (February 22), Yaya returned with news about taking her baby on his first yacht ride, and what was meant to be a fun gathering with her loved ones placed the young mother in the crosshairs of online scrutiny.

In various clips shared on social media, Mayweather is seen dancing with her friends, but it was her holding her baby while standing on the couch cushions that caught the public’s attention. Some didn’t believe that she should be in that position while on a boat at sea, and soon, it seemed as if everyone had an opinion about how Yaya was treating her child. Check out a few clips from Yaya’s yacht ride along with a few reactions below.

When Congresswoman Maxine Waters brought up “WAP” during a virtual chat with Megan The Stallion, the rapper initially looked a tad shook. Cardi B’s controversial hit featuring Megan climbed the charts to the No. 1 spot and caused a ruckus worldwide, especially in conservative U.S. political circles. As “WAP” stormed social media with a colorful music video and dance challenge craze, some people spoke openly about the raunchy lyrics. The criticism was heavy, but the controversy seemed to aid in “WAP” gaining steam. Someone put Maxine Waters onto the track and she praised Megan for her efforts.

“Here’s what I said: Now that’s audacity,” said Waters. “That is the ability for women to take charge of what they want to say because, as I said, I had paid attention to the young Gangster Rap time when men were in charge. They said whatever they wanted to say. That said whatever they wanted to say about women, what have you. But women didn’t say [anything] for a long time; what they could say or wanted to say or dared to say.”

“And so, I thought, ‘That’s audacity.’ So, I’m with you, I’m fine, I have no problem,” she added while easing the nerves of a smiling Megan. “You young women are taking control of your art. You’re defining it in ways that never would be defined by anybody else and you’re willing to have the courage and the nerves and the audacity to say whatever the hell you think.”

Waters said there was a time when many in the Black community didn’t accept hardcore Gangster Rap, and there were singers and politicians who battled against it. “The pure creativity of Rap took over,” said Waters. “And it took over not because the White media or anybody else helped with that. It took over because it was so accepted  by so many and so loved by so many and that’s how it keeps evolving.”

Do you agree with Rep. Waters? Check out their chat below.

There’s been an uptick in divorces recently, at least in the world of hip-hop. Of course, the story surrounding Dr. Dre and his wife has remained a fixture in the headlines but on Friday, it was reported that Kim Kardashian officially filed for divorce from Kanye West. Then, Talib Kweli confirmed that he and his wife are also splitting. 

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According to TMZ, Xzibit’s wife is also filing for divorce from the rapper after being married for six and a half years. Krista Joiner filed for divorce from Xzibit earlier this morning. Even though it’s been six years since they wed, the couple has been together for upwards of 20 years since reportedly meeting in 2001 while the rapper was on tour. The couple had two children together, though they sadly lost their son Xavier after he was born prematurely in 2008.

The Blast reports that Krista hasn’t filed for any specified spousal or child support in her divorce petition. The two shares 10-year-old Gatlyn so there’s a good chance that it’ll be finalized towards the end of their divorce. 

Xzibit and Joiner got married together in 2014 but unfortunately, it was the aftermath of the wedding that made headlines. Xzibit was ultimately booked on a DUI charge at the wee hours of the morning. 

So far, we haven’t received any public statement from either Xzibit or Joiner on the divorce following. 

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Reflecting on the passing of Hip Hop legend Ecstasy from Whodini has caused Kid to share thoughts about the current sounds in the genre. The Kid ‘N Play icon has been intimately woven into Hip Hop history since the mid-1980s when his duo began their careers. They would eventually tour with groups like N.W.A. and star in classic films like House Party, and soon, the Kid ‘N Play wave was international. When they were at their peak, Kid recalls artists and groups purposefully creating sounds that were unlike their fellow rappers.

“All the groups had a distinct sound,” said Kid. “Whodini sounded like Whodini, KRS[-One] sounded like KRS, and Salt-N-Pepa sound like Salt-N-Pepa, and Biz Markie sound like—it was very distinct. Now, they all went together—that’s the one thing that I point to in terms of comparing it to Hip Hop today. A lot of the sounds I like, like one kinda wave… I’m still hearing monetization if you will.”

“I just felt more definition between the groups. Getting back to Salt-N-Pepa. Salt-N-Pepa sounded like, so different.” Kid added that many of the acts from his generation were trained in different flows, especially those in duets and groups who would go back and forth conversationally, much like Kid ‘N Play and Salt-N-Pepa.

He added a few more distinctive sounding artists like Too $hort, N.W.A., and M.C. Hammer. “I just felt like it was a little more defined.” Do you think Hip Hop and Rap artists used to care more about having a distinctive sound or do you feel like artists today still find that to be important when making music?

It’s been nearly two years since El Chapo was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted during what many described as the “trial of the century.” The U.S. Government’s attempts to incarcerate the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel finally happened, but Chapo has a tendency to find his way out. It’s happened twice, actually. Apparently, there was a third attempt that was being plotted out.

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According to TMZ, El Chapo’s wife Emma Coronel Aispuro was arrested on Monday at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Aispora is currently facing a charge of “participating in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and marijuana for importation to the U.S.”

Police said that she was involved in a conspiracy to get El Chapo out of prison. The feds said that she was in on a plot with a few others to get El Chapo out of prison on July 11th, 2015 in Mexico. Police said a second attempt was later made after Chapo was recaptured by police. He was extradited to the United States in Jan. 2017 which ultimately spoiled those plans.

Aispuro appeared on VH1’s Cartel Crew in 2019 as a guest star on the show. Chances are we might not see too much of her on that show in the future unless this ends up making its way onto the plotline of the next season. 

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The weekend came and went in a blink of an eye but there was still tons of music to comb through over the weekend. Kevin Gates came through with a surprise project, Jim Jones and Harry Fraud finally released their latest joint project, and “Whoopty” rapper CJ made his formal introduction with the release of his major-label debut, Loyalty Over Royalty. The HNHH Staff Picks playlist includes a few picks from the aforementioned project plus more.

The latest Staff Picks update highlights a few cuts off of Kevin Gates’ latest project, Only The Generals Part II such as “Plug Daughter 2” and “Fairy Tail.” There are also a few cuts from Jim Jones & Harry Fraud’s The Fraud Department which produced a few collabs with artists like Belly, Big Body Bes, and Curren$y who also dropped off his latest single, “Kush Through The Sunroof.” 

We also got some new heat from Lil Yachty & Kodak Black, Benny The Butcher, Rowdy Rebel, and more.

Check out what each HNHH staff member picked for the playlist this week and let us know whose selections are your favorite. Subscribe to our page on SoundCloud here for more playlists, as well as TIDAL here.

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Alex Zidel (Editorial)

24kGoldn – 3, 2, 1
serpentwithfeet – Same Size Shoe
Pooh Shiesty – 50 Shots
Kevin Gates – Plug Daughter 2
Coi Leray – No More Parties (Remix) [feat. Lil Durk]

Mitch Findlay (Editorial) 

Jim Jones & Harry Fraud – Barry White
Curren$y – Kush Through The Sunroof
Lil Yachty & Kodak Black – Hit Bout It
Yelawolf & Caskey – Billy and the Purple Datson
Your Old Droog & Tha God Fahim – Slam Dunk Contest  

Mike Rapp (Sales) 

Jim Jones & Harry Fraud – Barry White
Jim Jones – The People (Remix) [feat. Conway The Machine & Mark Scibilia]
Lil Yachty & Kodak Black – Hit Bout It
Quail P – Charlamagne (feat. Dee Watkins)

Erika Marie (Editorial) 

Jim Jones & Harry Fraud – Aunt Viola (feat. Trav & Dave East)
Sean Paul – Real Steel (feat. Intence)
Benny The Butcher & ElCamino – Immunity
Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats – So.Incredible.pkg (Robert Glasper Version) [feat. Smino]
Onyx – Coming Outside 

Cole Blake (Editorial)

Your Old Droog & Tha God Fahim – Slam Dunk Contest
Your Old Droog & Tha God Fahim – Mailman
JPEGMAFIA – LAST DANCE!
Curren$y – Kush Through The Sunroof
Rowdy Rebel – Jesse Owens (feat. NAV) 

Joshua Robinson (Editorial) 

Kenny Mason – Partments
serpentwithfeet – Same Size Shoe
Ghetts – Fine Wine
Cantrell – Ratchet & Righteous (feat. Grip)
Justine Skye & Timbaland – Intruded 

Alex Cole (Editorial)

Lil Yachty & Kodak Black – Hit Bout It
Jim Jones & Harry Fraud – Barry White
Justine Skye & Timbaland – Intruded
Pooh Shiesty – 50 Shots
Kevin Gates – Plug Daughter 2 

Rose Lilah (Editorial)

Lil Tjay – Calling My Phone (feat. 6LACK)
Mahalia – Jealous (feat. Rico Nasty)
Kevin Gates – Fairytale
Pooh Shiesty – Guard Up 

Madusa S. (Editorial)

600breezy – Bout It Bout It
Channel Tres – fuego (feat. Tyler, The Creator)
BRS Kash – Feel Better (feat. Toosii)
Ralo – Same Me (feat. Shy Glizzy)

Paul Pirotta (Sales)

Jim Jones & Harry Fraud – F*cked Up (feat. Belly)
Chris Brown – Go Crazy (Remix) [feat. Young Thug, Future, Lil Durk & Mulatto]
Jim Jones & Harry Fraud – Say A Prayer (feat. Curren$y & Jay Worthy)
CJ – Goin’ UP 

Aron A (Editorial) 

Kevin Gates – Puerto Rico Luv
Jim Jones & Harry Fraud – Luxury Lies (feat. Big Body Bes)
DijahSB – By Myself (feat. Harrison)
Big $tunt – Money Gang (feat. Pooh Shiesty)
Skillibeng – Coke