Latto Brought Her Big, Big Energy Courtside To Support Angel Reese In Her WNBA Debut

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Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, and Kamilla Cardoso headline a potentially trajectory-altering rookie class for the WNBA, and the 2024 season tipped off this week. Reese’s debut with the Chicago Sky came against the Dallas Wings in Arlington, Texas on Wednesday night, May 15, and her magnetism was already apparent.

Latto sat courtside. When asked what brought her to the Sky and Wings’ season-opener, Latto plainly stated, “Angel Reese.” The multi-platinum rapper was also asked for her thoughts on the unprecedented attention surrounding the WNBA. “It’s the year of the woman, it’s the year of the female, it’s the year of the girl,” Latto said. “I’m here for the girl power, period. Let’s go, Angel Reese.”

Latto posted part of the clip on X (formerly Twitter), and Reese reposted it along with the message, “DUHHH!! THE BIGGEST [lips emoji]”

Roughly one year ago, Reese was fresh off capturing the first NCAA Division I basketball national championship in LSU history when she appeared in the video for Latto and Cardi B’s “Put It On Da Floor Again.” Reese also co-starred alongside Flau’jae Johnson, her now-former LSU teammate, in NLE Choppa’s “Champions” video.

Last month, Chicago drafted Reese at No. 7 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft. The 22-year-old star forward posted 12 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one steal in her W debut, a 87-79 loss to Dallas. The Sky will remain in Dallas to play the Wings again on Saturday, May 18.

Cardi B Detailed ‘Hurtful’ Comments From Fans Demanding Her Second Album, Including One TikTok That ‘Made Me Cry’

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Cardi B is a human being — a multi-diamond-certified human being, but a human being, nonetheless. Cardi B simply wishes BardiGang, her most fervent fans, and the general population at large would remember that when questioning why it has taken six years and counting for the Bronx-bred rapper to deliver her sophomore studio album, the long-awaited follow-up to her record-obliterating debut Invasion Of Privacy.

“Like yesterday, I was scrolling through TikTok and a b*tch made me cry,” Cardi B told Rolling Stone as the cover star for its June 2024 issue. “She was just like, ‘She has got to give it up. She’s better off being an influencer. You was cosplaying being a rapper. Because you don’t take it seriously. That’s why you don’t put out your music.’ And it’s like, I take my music so f*cking seriously that that’s why I don’t put it out. Because if it’s not perfect to my ear, if every f*cking word doesn’t sound like it’s pronounced right, if the beat is overpowering the words or the words is overpowering the beat, I don’t want to put it out.”

She added, “When you give so much and somebody just drags it down, like you’re just playing with your p*ssy all day, just watching Netflix all f*cking day long, it’s very hurtful.”

Elsewhere in the Mankaprr Conteh-written profile, an unnamed Cardi B rep confirmed that “an album in 2024 is still the plan,” and much of the story is dedicated to observing Cardi B hard at work in the studio — tormented over getting it right because she cares so deeply.

The tear-inducing TikTok is referenced again toward the end, when Cardi B showed Conteh an offer to perform a show for $1.5 million.

“If I was doing things for money, I would put out music every month because nothing pays me more than shows,” Cardi said. “I’m turning down these concerts because I don’t got no new music.”

So far in 2024, Cardi B has released “Like What (Freestyle)” and “Enough (Miami).”

Russell Wilson And Ciara Sell Seattle Mansion For A Whopping $21 Million

After years of waiting, the A-list couple Russell Wilson and Ciara have finally closed on their enormous waterfront house, making their bank account $31 million richer. The property was built in 2007 and located just ten miles from Lumen Stadium, home of the Seattle Seahawks. The 11,104-square-foot property was officially closed last week for $21.25 million. It was originally offered for an astounding $28,000,000. After deciding to lower the asking price, the famous singer and athlete eventually found a buyer.

Russ and Ciara’s windfall from the sale of their six-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion, which included the adjacent plot of property, totaled a staggering $ 31 million. The property, sprawled over an acre, offers a breathtaking view of Lake Washington. It also has direct waterfront access and a spacious dock capable of accommodating three boats and numerous jet skis. Inside, the mansion boasts a lavish glam room, a colossal closet, an elevator for easy access, a state-of-the-art gym, and a host of other luxurious amenities, providing a glimpse into the couple’s opulent lifestyle.

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Russell Wilson And Ciara Sell Seattle Mansion

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 10: Russell Wilson (L) and Wife Ciara attends Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl party at the Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on February 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Naturally, the Wilson family’s presence in the Seattle region is no longer necessary. The 2022 Broncos acquired the Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson in exchange for a number of picks. Wilson signed a $242.5 million contract before being dismissed less than two seasons later. Wilson inked a contract with the Steelers this summer, albeit he only received $1.21 million, a far lesser sum. Even if they don’t make significantly less, it’s reasonable to believe Russ and Ciara aren’t slumming it in Pittsburgh. Especially not with the $31 million that recently landed in their account.

Now a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Wilson will look to lead his new team to the playoffs. Former Chicago Bears top pick Justin Fileds is also on the Quarterback depth chart. Wilson is looking to claim the starting spot and end his career on a high note. He wants a fresh start after a disastrous post-Seahawks run. Overall, Ciara and Russ are finally moving on from Seattle. The power couple is now looking to make a mark in Pittsburgh. It will be interesting to see where Wilson’s 2024 season goes.

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Freddie Gibbs Accused Of Domestic Violence By Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend: A Break Down Of Allegations & Receipts

On February 14, 2024, Indiana-born rapper Freddie Gibbs introduced the world to his girlfriend, Jasmine Grenaway, a model and social media influencer. The post was symbolic, coming on Valentine’s Day, and meant the lovebirds were truly committed to each other. Freddie and Jasmine’s relationship marked a new beginning for the rapper, given his experience with his ex-girlfriend, Fit Miami. Freddie and Fit seemed to be a perfect couple until she allegedly got pregnant. According to Fit, Freddie didn’t want the pregnancy and asked her to get an abortion. Taking the matter to the public via social media, Fit alleged that Freddie ghosted her after her pregnancy and never checked on her to confirm if she went ahead with the abortion or not.

While there was no confirmation of Fit’s claims, another pregnancy seems to be the beginning of the end of his relationship with Jasmine. Recently, Jasmine took to social media to accuse him of domestic violence. The new allegations brought unwanted attention toward Freddie, who eventually denied Jasmine’s allegations with alleged receipts. Here is all we know about the drama between Freddie Gibbs and his ex-girlfriend Jasmine Grenaway so far.

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How It All Began

On May 10, Jasmine took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share several tweets, which she has since deleted. Firstly, she shared a picture of a positive pregnancy test, claiming she was carrying Freddie Gibbs’s child. Jasmine captioned the post, “Happy early Mother’s Day to me! Y’all go tell Freddie Gibbs congratulations.” In another post, Jasmine shared that people warned her to stay away from Freddie but she didn’t listen. She wrote, “I’m not above mistakes. I’ll admit, I should’ve listened to the warnings from everyone. But, here I am, I’m a real a** b**ch so I’ll take that on the chin. A sucka I am not tho.”

Not long after, Jasmine made another post. However, this time, it was with more serious allegations against Freddie. She shared four images of herself that showed her with bruises and marks, implying that Freddie hurt her physically. In the post’s caption, she wrote, “Now that that’s out of the way, here’s to the more serious part.” Later, Jasmine added, “Why are y’all acting so confused? I said Freddie Gibbs put his hands on me, which left scars and bruises, then I found out I was pregnant and he won’t help me get the abortion bc he knows the risk due to my medical history of having cervical/ovarian tumors and a laparatomy. Like…”

Jasmine Continues With Her Rampage On X

Having gained some attention with her tweets, Jasmine continued her offensive against Freddie Gibbs. She posted, “Dangerous in the booth, but not in the streets,” along with a flurry of laughing emojis. When a fan replied to one of Jasmine’s posts, calling Freddie a “FREAKY A** N***A” and a “BABY MAKING GOD,” she responded with several laughing emojis. Later, she threatened to take Freddie to court, posting, “See me? I’ma take the ponk to court.” When another person on X told Jasmine she should have gone to the police after Freddie allegedly laid hands on her, she claimed that the police arrived at the scene. The X user then asked Jasmine why the police didn’t arrest Freddie. She replied, “They literally held me down in a room while I was shouting ‘help, it’s domestic.’ And the police did not hear me. SMH. But I was still able to file charges.”

However, Jasmine surprisingly deleted all the posts she made, much to people’s bewilderment. After deleting the posts, she shared a video of herself and captioned it, “Here’s some beauty to brighten the day. I hope y’all enjoyed my exposé of my abuser. I’ll handle the rest of the matter privately. I have to focus on my children and my mental health. 😘 be back soon.”

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Freddie Gibbs Responds To Jasmine

Jasmine generated much attention with her actions and people began questioning Freddie on social media. The rapper seemingly responded to Jasmine’s accusations against him by tweeting, “The devil is a lie my n***a.” However, Jasmine continued with her onslaught against Freddie, causing him to share screenshots of alleged text messages between them that he believed showed his innocence. In the first screenshot Freddie shared, Jasmine apologized to him for her behavior. The second screenshot showed him accusing her of “swinging” at him, to which she replied, “Yes because I was abused for real.” Freddie also accused Jasmine of disrespecting him, and she replied, “I did not know I did that. I would never do that to you.”

Freddie also shared screenshots of alleged text messages between him and Jasmine’s mother and her uncle. In the screenshots, Jasmine’s mom said it was unacceptable for her daughter to make such claims and emphasized that she didn’t think Freddie did anything to her. She also claimed that Jasmine locked her out. Meanwhile, Jasmine’s uncle said he and her mom were on the same page, and Jasmine was trying to extort money from Freddie, whose net worth is about $5 million as of January 2024. Freddie replied, “yep and my lawyer got all the text and I recorded her.” Jasmine’s uncle responded, “I mean…do goofy shit win goofy prizes. My sister and I both agree if she takes this social she may lose us.”

Freddie Gibbs shared more screenshots of his alleged chats with Jasmine. In one of them, Jasmine admitted she had a temper because of all the abuse she endured in her life. She also apologized for her actions and professed her love for Freddie.

Jasmine Responds To Freddie Gibbs’ Screenshots

After Freddie posted the screenshots of his alleged chats with Jasmine, she remained defiant. The social media influencer posted, “I am not a slave to public opinion. Truth is truth. Nobody is more disappointed in me than myself. So y’all can defend my abuser if that’s what you want to do.” She added, “I truly don’t want sympathy. I just had to share my story. The info is yours now and y’all should do as you please with it. We’ve all been dumb before, I just chose to share. I’m not ashamed. I’m human.” In another X post, Jasmine insinuated she was done addressing the issue on social media as she wrote, “Gone.”

Not long after, she returned to X to make more allegations against Freddie. Firstly, she called his text message screenshots “fake receipts.” Later, she suggested she had taken the matter to court, writing, “Let’s just let the rest play out in court. Charges filed.” Jasmine also warned Freddie not to lay his hands on her again. She wrote, “And guess what? If Freddie Gibbs puts his hands on me again, I’ll snap another finger. This mf won’t be able to hold the mic. Shows cancelled.” She added in another post, “I know that ain’t the same boy who told me had Benny shot in Texas and killed Jim Jones friend trying to act like I abused him.” It should be noted that there isn’t any evidence to corroborate such claims. Jasmine has since deleted all her tweets, causing many to wonder what her motives really are. Also, Freddie is yet to respond to her again after sharing the screenshots. We’ll keep you posted on any more developments regarding the situation.

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Drake Leads BET Award Nominations: Full List Of Nominees Revealed

While Drake just seems to have lost the biggest rap battle since Jay-Z and Nas, he’s got some good news to distract himself with this month. Moreover, with seven nominations, he leads the 2024 BET Awards nominees, with Young Money partner Nicki Minaj right behind him with six nominations. J. Cole, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, and SZA have five each, whereas Usher, Beyoncé, 21 Savage, Doja Cat, Tyla, and Megan Thee Stallion have four each. This year’s ceremony will air live on Sunday, June 30 at 8PM EST from Los Angeles on the BET network. With these stars and more in mind, this should make for a pretty stellar event.

Moreover, BET also confirmed the first wave of performers for the 2024 awards show: GloRilla, Shaboozey, Muni Long, Latto, Sexyy Red, and Victoria Monét. In addition, “Album Of The Year” contenders this year will provide an interesting race. These are Usher’s Coming Home, 21 Savage’s American Dream, Drake’s For All The Dogs deluxe, Victoria Monét’s Jaguar II, Gunna’s A Gift & A Curse, Chris Brown’s 11:11, Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2, and Killer Mike’s MICHAEL.

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Drake Performing At Lollapalooza Chile 2023

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SANTIAGO, CHILE – MARCH 18: Drake performs during day two of Lollapalooza Chile 2023 on March 18, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

As far as the Viewer’s Choice portion of the BET Awards, there are a lot of hits in contention. Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me,” Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Tyla’s “Water,” Drake’s “Rich Baby Daddy” with SZA and Sexyy Red, Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama,” Doja Cat’s “Agora Hills,” Lil Durk and J. Cole’s “All My Life,” Gunna’s “Fukumean,” Chris Brown’s “Sensational” with Davido and Lojay, and Muni Long’s “Made For Me.” On another note, Drake, Burna Boy, and Doja Cat are nominated in their respective gendered categories for both best R&B/pop artist and best hip-hop artist.

Meanwhile, for those unaware, the BET Voting Academy determined these nominations, which is a collective of entertainment figures across the many fields that these awards summarize. Voting begins on June 6 and ends the day of the ceremony. If you want to see the full list of nominations, including best group, best new artist, and video of the year, check it out with the “Via” link down below. With this year’s nominations leader in mind, might they have a category for “Best Post-Beef Instagram Story” next year?

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Kendrick Lamar Has Reportedly Generated This Much Money From “Not Like Us”

Kendrick Lamar is easily one of the biggest artists in the world, and the last couple of weeks have certainly proved that. Overall, it can be easy to forget Lamar’s chart dominance as he takes a decent amount of time between projects. However, throughout his beef with Drake, he has been dropping a plethora of songs that are doing extremely well on the charts. For instance, “Not Like Us” is the biggest song in the world. Furthermore, “Euphoria” is currently third on the charts, with “Meet The Grahams” coming at number 12.

Throughout the past week, “Not Like Us” has broken a plethora of Spotify streaming records. It broke some of Drake’s longstanding records, and it was also the fastest track to hit over 100 million streams. Despite this being a diss record, it has a ton of replayability, with Lamar beating Drizzy at his very own game. According to DJ Akademiks, this song has certainly led to a lot of financial success for Kendrick. In fact, in the first week of its release, “Not Like Us” has brought in a total of $280K. Of course, this is an estimation based on sales numbers and the fact that the song is already eligible for Gold certification.

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Kendrick Lamar Runs Up The Numbers

By now, everyone has probably already heard this song. However, with the summer on the horizon, fans will be hearing it a whole lot more. This is going to be one of those anthems that will be impossible to escape. That is especially true for Drake, whose music has always been club-friendly. Now, fans await a new album from Kendrick which may or may not be dropping later this year.

Let us know what you think of Kendrick Lamar and his newest anthem, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this is one of the best songs of the year? How much have you been playing this song since it was released back on May 4th? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Latto Pulled Up To Angel Reese’s WNBA Debut In Style

Latto’s presence at Angel Reese’s WNBA debut was not just a show of support but also a recognition of the impact of the league’s rookie class. The rapper, who had made a point to be in the city, was there to witness the former LSU Tigers women’s basketball player Angel Reese’s debut at Arlington, Texas’ College Park Center. This WNBA season, with its impressive rookie class led by players like Angel Reese, is already making a significant mark on the league. Combined with the stars already present, the WNBA is on track for exponential growth this summer. Latto’s words, ‘I had to pull up and show love to the ladies on their big night,’ echoed the audience’s excitement for the league’s future.  

Latto gave her perspective on the current WNBA buzz after stating that she had come to see Angel Reese in action. Latto says it’s time for the women to take center stage. She said of the occasion, “It’s the year of the woman, it’s the year of the female, it’s the year of the girl,” she said during a courtside interview. “I’m here for the girl power period. Let’s go Angel Reese.” It is amazing to see the support Angle Reese is getting. All in all, the future is looking bright.

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Latto Witnesses Angel Reese’s WNBA Debut

Latto said of Angel Reese’s debut, “I love Texas, but I did want to be at her first game. You know everybody going to come later, but we did it first.” After the game, Latto and Angel Reese took pics before the rapper left for her next destination. “I came here strictly for Angel Reese, I’m out,” she said before boarding the plane. It was a nice show of support from Latto and an encouraging first game for Reese. 

Like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese started off slow. She got her first points in the second quarter with some free throws after struggling a bit in the first. After the first half, Reese scored her first official field goal and finished the game with a solid stat line of 12 points and 8 rebounds, chipping in a steal. Overall, Latto is not going to be the last big name to show up in the WNBA games this season. 

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Andre 3000 Delivers Sobering Update On Potential Outkast Reunion Album

In his new conversation with legendary poet Hanif Abdurraqib for The Bitter Southerner, Andre 3000 once again shared his thoughts on an age-old (well, at least since 2006) question: will Outkast come through with another album? 3 Stacks and Big Boi have arguably the most decorated catalog in hip-hop history, and while they are still great friends, it’s been a long time since they’ve put out music together. In Andre’s case, he’s even yet to drop a hip-hop-oriented solo album. Through his most recent remarks on the subject, he expressed that while he doesn’t think that the reunion is impossible, it would also be a bit of a backtrack considering how his relationship with Sir Lucious Left Foot has evolved over the years, from friends to musicians and beyond.

“People ask, ‘So, will there be another Outkast album?’” Andre 3000 shared. “I really can’t say, man. I do realize that our chemistries have changed. We’re different people. We’re totally different people. Not to say that we won’t be able to make any kind of music, but I think, yeah, people have to realize, like, even in relationships, man… chemistry should change after a while. And I think people think there’s this one thing that has to stay a way, but we are ever-changing, man.

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Andre 3000 & Big Boi Performing As Outkast At One MusicFest 2016

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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 10: Big Boi and Andre 3000 of Outkast perform at One MusicFest at Lakewood Amphitheatre on September 10, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage/Getty Images)

“You know, people always ask about me and Big Boi,” Andre 3000 continued. “We cool, man. That’s my homie forever. We were friends before doing music.” If anyone doubted the bond between the ATLiens creatives, remarks on Big Boi’s reaction to New Blue Sun quickly dispelled them. They have crossed paths a lot over the years, whether it’s for get-togethers, reunions, or other events. Outkast is alive and well, not just in their catalog of music’s enduring influence and acclaim, but in terms of that Dungeon Family spirit that both MCs continue to embody in unique ways.

Meanwhile, speaking of the Dungeon Family, that whole collective is still mourning the loss of Rico Wade, the great bridge of not just Southern rap, but rap in general. Perhaps this grief and the 20-year anniversary of Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik will provide some other form of reflection, celebration, or tribute… just not a new Outkast album. It seems like Andre 3000 and Big Boi won’t meet up again in the booth, or at least, in the exact same capacity as their previous work. While we accepted that reality a long time ago, that wouldn’t make it any less hype if they change their minds one day.

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