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DMX is a legend in the world of hip-hop. With countless classic albums and numerous iconic songs, DMX is a man that many fans hold near and dear to their heart, and rightfully so. Unfortunately, sad news came out of DMX’s camp today as it was revealed that he suffered an overdose last night while in New York. After being rushed to the hospital, doctors told TMZ that the rapper is currently in a vegetative state and has very little brain activity right now. It’s news that has left many saddened and this morning, fans were fearing the absolute worst. 

As soon as the news broke, numerous big names throughout the hip-hop and entertainment world took to Twitter where they offered their prayers and support for the legend. Rick Ross posted his prayers prior to the TMZ report, which is what led to a lot of social media confusion, at first. Regardless, Rick Ross had some kind words for DMX and many took notice.

Artists like Missy Elliott, Killer Mike, MC Hammer, Joe Budden, and many others all had similar messages for DMX, who helped to influence all of them. The artist has had his struggles with addiction over the years and many acknowledged just how dark of a disease addiction can be. DMX’s story is one that many people can relate to, which is what makes all of this support that much more authentic.

You can see what many had to say about the news, below.

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Late last year, G Herbo shocked his listeners when he was named in a $1.5 million federal fraud case. The Chicago rapper and his crew were accused of using stolen IDs to make luxury purchases like designer dogs, private jets, and exotic car rentals, eventually totaling $1.5 million. Herbo maintains his innocence and surrendered himself to authorities, being released conditionally shortly thereafter. Among the several conditions of his release was a “no contact” list of people he’s not allowed to speak to. According to new court documents obtained by The Shade Room, the rapper has successfully been granted an amendment to his “no contact” list.  

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“In order to comply with the Conditions of his Release and maintain his work in the music and entertainment industry, it is necessary and essential that Wright be permitted to contact Joseph Bowden, Diandre Davis, Kimberly Fernandez, Mykkel Nance and Deandre Woods because all individuals are directly involved in his work,” the documents obtained by the publication read.

The names included are his manager, his business partner, tour manager, and his brother, which makes sense considering an additional condition of his release is to maintain employment. As a recording artist, working without these crucial team members is quite difficult. His attorney also notes in the docs that Kimberly Fernandez is the defendant’s aunt and part-time personal assistant while Cecil Davis is his half-brother. 

“Additionally, the Government’s ‘No Contacts’ list includes Cecil Davis, who is Wright’s half-brother. Wright and Davis are potential guests at the same family events, and therefore, Wright respectfully requests that he be permitted to contact Davis,” his attorney wrote.

The judge in his case Magistrate Judge Katherine A. Robertson approved the request, seemingly agreeing with his listed explanations.  

In other G Herbo news, who is due back in court in May, is expecting his second child with his current beau Taina Wiliams. We’ll keep you updated on further developments in G Herbo’s federal fraud case. 

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These last few months have been difficult for the Houston Texans as they have been looking for a solution to their quarterback problem. Deshaun Watson has been looking to leave the team for months now and the Texans have refused to trade him away. However, now the quarterback is wrapped up in sexual assault allegations, which makes the Texans situation even worse. As a result, they are looking for new quarterbacks to fill the void, and yet another name has been brought up.

According to the NFL Network, the Texans are now looking at acquiring Alex Smith who is a veteran around the league. He was recently let go by the Washington Football Team and bringing Smith in would certainly add some depth to the roster.

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Smith made a triumphant return to football last season following a brutal leg injury that almost killed him. Smith showed some great signs last season although it’s clear the Washington Football Team would prefer to go in a much different direction, moving forward.

There is no guarantee that Smith will be added to the roster although with the Watson drama going around, he could be a solid pick-up. With NFL free agency in full swing, keep it locked to HNHH for all of the latest updates.

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As Derek Chauvin’s trial for the death of George Floyd gets underway, emotions everywhere have been heightened as we’re reminded of the unfortunate legacy of racialized police brutality that exists within the country. Following a year full of mass protests and widespread demonstrations, the racial tension in the country has never been so visible. In an effort to express her intense emotional response towards the murder trial, American “Goddess of Pop” Cher ended up becoming social media’s victim of the day. 

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In the tweet penned by the 74-year-old pop sensation on Friday (April 2), she disclosed a conversation she had with her mother about the Derek Chauvin trial. She wrote, edited for clarity, “Was talking with Mom & she said ‘I watched [the] trial of [the] policeman who killed George Floyd, & cried.'”

She continued, making the claim,  “I Said ‘Mom, I Know This Is Gonna Sound CRAZY, But.. I Kept Thinking …..Maybe If I’d Been There,…I Could’ve Helped.” 

Shortly after posting it, Cher’s tweet, while well-meaning, instantly received mass amounts of criticism for the “white savior” undertones littered in her response. At the time of this article’s publication, her tweet sits at 2.4k retweets and 7.6k quote replies. One Twitter user in a viral tweet compared Cher’s tweet to Kendall Jenner’s incredibly controversial Pepsi commercial where she boldly strutted up to officers and handed them a Pepsi, which many interpreted as meaning the effective end to police violence. 

Another took a much more neutral response, writing, “Y’all are roasting Cher for tweeting that she wishes she’d been there for George Floyd? Seriously?! She’s not claiming she’s a superhero like in your funny memes, it’s all about the feelings of devastation and outrage. She wishes she could’ve helped George Floyd, like any of us.”

Check out more reactions to Cher’s tweet and let us know your take down in the comments. 

As if the world’s leaders weren’t already crazy enough, a new survey revealed the shocking results that Russian President Vladimir Putin was voted the sexiest man in Russia. While it might seem very strange that this would be the case, the margin he won by wasn’t exactly a landslide. Only 18% of men and 17% of women surveyed voted him the sexiest, which only means about 2,000 Russians voted for him. 

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19% of the men who voted said they were the sexiest man in Russia, so the results aren’t exactly the most accurate. Hopefully it was a secret vote, as there could be consequences if Putin finds out about the other 63% of men who didn’t vote for him. 

Many of us would probably assume that if this survey happened in America, the number would be close to zero for Putin being the sexiest man alive. The current holder of that title is Michael B. Jordan, who was crowned sexiest man alive by People Magazine. Rapper Azaelia Banks might disagree with this, however, as she recently put Putin as one of the primary beneficiaries of her “love list.” 

What do you think? Was the survey legitimate, or was it rigged? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. 

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Coi Leray ignited on her Billboard charting single “No More Parties” by rapping, “My daddy let me down, but I promise you I won’t let up/I wanna say fuck that man, but that shit won’t make me better.” Whoa. Her father, Benzino, didn’t take too kindly to the lyrics, and began to call his child out on social media. That odd way of parenting turned into a social media feud between the two, which seems to have only helped Coi’s single to get more streams. 

“This is the most disrespectful sh*t I’ve ever experienced,” said Benzino at the time. “The names she just called [me] can never be forgiven or forgotten,” he claimed. “This not real. This is evil. I guess she had to play up to her fans and Executive’s. Nah this ain’t cool. But ok. I get it. This is the tough cool girl image.” Well, it looks like the fans loved it. 

Lil Durk hopping on the remix and in the music video helped boost “No More Parties” a bit. Now, the single has reached a milestone by getting a Gold Certification. The proud rapper posted the certification on his social media. Things seem to be going well for Coi, outside of some haters online shaming her body. Her latest single with Pooh Shiesty, “Big Purr,” is already a fan favorite and is picking up steam in the commercial atmosphere.