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Afroman Launches His Presidential Campaign

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Afroman might be known for his classic stoner anthems. However, dope raps aren’t the only thing on his resume. Now he’s added politics, as he sets to blaze a new trail, the campaign trail. While it might seem farfetched, Afroman has set his plan in motion. According to documents obtained by TMZ, he officially turned in the necessary documents to run for our nation’s highest elected position. Afroman didn’t get high and forget to turn in his documents.

Reportedly, he turned in all the necessary documents on April 18, just in time for 4/20. Since filing the paperwork, Afroman’s presidential committee is named, “Joseph Afroman Foreman for President.” Although we all thought he would be running for the green party, Afroman is running as an Independent. The “Because I Got High” rapper announced his presidential run back in December 2022 during a concert in Missouri. While we’re already thinking about the 2024 election, Afroman has dubbed it the “20-20-FRO” election.

Afroman’s Blazin’ Up The Polls

While it may be no secret, Afroman’s campaign platform will focus (unsurprisingly) on the national legalization of marijuana. However, it’s still unclear where he stands on international and domestic issues. Since filing the official presidential candidacy paperwork two days shy of 4/20, it’s clear Afroman is more than serious about his election run. The “Colt .45” rapper has his priorities straight and is making an honest attempt to run for president by officially throwing his name in the hat. While some might see him as a one-hit wonder looking to get a few clicks, he’s clearly put the work in.

Although it remains a mystery as to what his overall campaign strategy is. It’s nice to see someone running with a few new ideas on how they can help better the country. Afroman isn’t the first celebrity to take a swing at politics, especially running for the nation’s highest office. However, he is the first to make his bid official for the 2024 election. It remains to be seen if any other celebs will throw their name in the running. Though Ye did mention running again in 2024, it’s safe to say we probably won’t see his name on the ballot. Does Afroman have your vote? How was your 4/20? Let HNHH know in the comments below!

Run The Jewels Explain The Design Behind Their Nike SB Dunk Collab

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Run The Jewels is one of the most iconic rap duos of the last decade. Overall, the group consists of Killer Mike and El-P. Both artists have different styles but they come together so perfectly. Additionally, Killer Mike has a new solo album on the way called Michael, and El-P is certainly going to be involved. However, yesterday, these two released their first-ever sneaker collaboration. As we reported, they gave their aesthetic to the Nike SB Dunk High, and the Nike SB Dunk Low.

In the official images which were revealed at the start of the month, you could immediately tell that these were going to be wild. Run The Jewels delivered a blue and pink offering with the Nike SB Dunk Low. Furthermore, with the Nike SB Dunk High, they opted to go crazy with the materials, while also delivering some black and pink hues. Recently, they got to like up with Nike for a special video segment in which they revealed their design philosophy. Overall, these kicks are very unique to the group.

Run The Jewels x Nike SB

In the video up above, El-P reveals that each shoe was meant to represent different eras of the group. For instance, he notes that the Nike SB Dunk Low pays homage to Run The Jewels 3. As he explains, the softer tones speak on a much moodier record. However, Run The Jewels 4 is much more in your face, which is why you get those harsh pink and black tones. Moreover, El-P goes on to speak about all of the little intricacies and how he really wanted to make these unique to the group. Overall, they accomplished that mission.

As it stands, these are currently on the market. Although, they have sold out in various places. However, you can get them over at GOAT and Flight Club, so be sure to check them out. Each pair is available on those platforms in an array of sizes. Let us know what you think of these Run The Jewels kicks, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sneaker world.

XXXTENTACION Killers Appear Defeated In New Mugshots

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The three men who stood trial in the murder of XXXTENTACION will be spending their remaining days in jail. Judge Michael A. Usan handed down a life sentence with no parole to Trayvon Newsome and Dedrick Williams. Michael Boatwright was hit with two consecutive life sentences. They appeared smug in court but their newly surfaced mugshots suggest that reality is sinking in. Williams, Newsome, and Boatright, who blew a kiss at XXXTENTACION’s family after he was found guilty, look defeated in their latest photos, which you can check out below.

All three were found guilty of robbing and murdering XXXTENTACION. However, the fourth defendant, Robert Allen has yet to be sentenced. Allen pled guilty to second-degree murder as part of an agreement with prosecutors. He came out as the state’s star witness, who also debunked the defense’s conspiracy theories surrounding Drake’s supposed involvement. His testimony ultimately helped prosecutors secure a conviction in the case, though it’s unclear whether he’ll walk or have to serve time.

XXXTENTACION’s Killers Sentenced To Life

During the sentencing, Judge Michael A. Usan condemned them for their actions, explaining that they will only have served their sentence when they’ve “passed on.” “You turned a robbery into a murder. And on that day when you stood there and fired that weapon, you didn’t just end one life. You effectively ended five lives, including your own … You will spend the rest of your life in prison,” Judge Usan said.

X’s manager, Solomon Sobande, shared a statement on behalf of the family following the guilty verdict. “This is a loss we will never truly recover from,” he said. “We will never get to see Jahseh live to his full potential, we will never get to watch him grow old, we will never get to watch him be a father.” Jenesis Sanchez, the mother of XXXXTENTACION’s child, also spoke out, echoing a similar sentiment. “Jah was robbed of his life and Geky was robbed of his father. For this, I will never truly have complete peace but justice being served today helps the healing process.” Check out the mugshots of Boatwright, Newsome, and Williams above. 

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Vic Mensa Drops New Single “$WISH” Feat. Chance the Rapper & G-Eazy

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Vic Mensa has just dropped “$WISH,” his second big hit of the year, via Roc Nation. The song, which reunites Vic with longtime friends Chance The Rapper and G-Eazy, is a brash banger in which the three MCs trade ever-more-detailed boasts about their individual accomplishments.

“$WISH came from a writing camp me & Chance did in LA working on a bunch of music together,” states Vic, “it was really just a fun, spontaneous vibe. Me & Bongo were freestyling and then Chance said he had a line so I just recorded him putting his verse together. G-Eazy is one of my best friends in the industry and someone I’ve known for probably 12 years, so it just all made sense.”

The song is the follow-up to “Strawberry Louis Vuitton (feat. Thundercat and Maeta),” which was released in January. It is a deep love ballad that was followed by an incredible music video in which Mensa played the song while skydiving in a replica Virgil Abloh suit.

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Harden Gets Ejected For Groin Punch

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“Flagrant foul” appears to be the NBA’s word of the week. Draymond Green received a “flagrant 2” for stomping on Domantas Sabonis earlier in the week. Then last night, Joel Embiid got a “flagrant 1” for kicking Nic Claxton while James Harden got a “flagrant 2” for sack-tapping Royce O’Neale. But what even is a “flagrant foul”?

Flagrant fouls are the highest form of in-game penalty in basketball. A “flagrant 1” is defined as “unnecessary contact committed by a player against an opponent.” Meanwhile, a “flagrant 2” is “unnecessary and excessive contact committed by a player against an opponent.” Additionally, both calls carry a standard two-free-throw penalty. However, getting two flagrant 1s or one flagrant 2 in a game also carries an immediate ejection.

Harden Allegedly Goes Below The Belt

Game 3 of the 76ers-Nets series was weird. The Sixers were 2-0 on the series and looking to put the penultimate nail in Brooklyn’s coffin. But less than four minutes into the game, Joel Embiid was called for a flagrant 1 after kicking Nic Claxton. Claxton had just postered Embiid with a heavy alley-oop dunk and Embiid kicked him as Claxton stepped over the MVP front-runner. Furthermore, at the time of the foul, the Nets led 6-4. However, the Sixers found themselves up 11 at the half. The game then swung back and forth until the end of the third, with the Nets up four. The Sixers get Harden the ball off an offensive rebound, hoping he can sink a three.

Royce O’Neale closes in on Harden before Harden begins to drive closer to the three line. Harden appears to make light contact with O’Neale’s groin and O’Neale goes down like he’s been shot. Harden was called for a flagrant 2 and tossed from the game. But we’re not done as Claxton, from the Embiid thing earlier, would also be ejected before game’s end. After dunking on Embiid again in the fourth, Claxton was tossed for flexing on Embiid and being called for a second technical foul. Previously, he had picked up his first tech for stepping over Embiid in the first. Eventually, the Sixers pulled off a 102-97 win, taking a 3-0 series lead into Saturday’s Game 4.

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The Kid LAROI Pays Homage To Juice WRLD With “Where Does Your Spirit Go?”

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The Kid LAROI has quickly become one of the biggest artists in the entire world. After dropping the smash hit “Stay” with Justin Biever, LAROI has seen a huge surge in popularity. Overall, the artist is a hit-making machine, and fans have taken notice. Moreover, he is set to go on tour with Lil Baby, which is a massive look for him. It also helps that he is constantly being asked to perform on the festival circuit. This will only aid him in picking up new fans.

If you have ever listened to The Kid LAROI, you know that he was heavily inspired by Juice WRLD. Although he has his own unique voice, his songwriting style and melodies are very much in line with the Juice WRLD ethos. That said, you can imagine how devasted LAROI was when Juice passed away. Juice was his mentor, and they had plenty of plans to collaborate with one another. Now, however, LAROI is paying homage to the late rapper.

The Kid LAROI Pours His Heart Out

The Kid LAROI is doing so with this beautiful cover of Brayden Melvin’s “Where Does Your Spirit Go?” This is a ballad that has some very powerful lyrics. Upon listening to the track, it becomes immediately obvious that the track was meant to pay homage to Juice WRLD. Additionally, the singing performance here is simply off the charts. The artist is pouring his heart out here, and the comments already speak to just how much this is resonating with people. Even aside from the Juice WRLD connection, this is just beautiful music.

With The Kid LAROI gearing up to go on tour, perhaps we will hear even more great tracks in the not-so-distant future. No matter what, it is certainly going to be hard to top this latest effort. Let us know your thoughts on the track, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of the latest song releases.

Quotable Lyrics:

Call you whenever I’m drunk
Then I remember you’re gone
Wish I could hear what you’d say
Hope that I’m all that you saw

MoneyBagg Yo Is Back With High-Energy Single “Motion God”

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MoneyBagg Yo continues to be one of the best artists out of Memphis. Overall, the artist has seen his profile rise quite a bit over the past few years. Of course, this is for good reason when you consider the great music he has been dropping. At the end of the day, fans are always asking the artist for new songs, and he always tries his best to deliver. Although he may not be dropping new stuff every week or month, it is because he is putting all of his energy into his craft. You simply cannot hate on that.

However, MoneyBagg Yo has been promising some new music, and on Friday, he ultimately delivered. After a week of teasers, the Memphis legend is finally here with his new song “Motion God.” From the cover art to the various snippets online, there was no doubt that this song would be a banger. In the end, MoneyBagg Yo has certainly delivered on that promise, and fans will most definitely love this.

MoneyBagg Yo Shines On “Motion God”

With this new track, the artist takes an energetic yet somewhat laid-back approach. Production-wise, we get some very loud 808s with some melodic bells in the background. As for MoneyBagg Yo, his flow sounds as focused as ever. Additionally, his lyricism is focused and clever, which makes the song that much better. Overall, it is yet another amazing effort from the artist.

If you are a fan of MoneyBagg Yo, then this single is most definitely going to leave you impressed. Moreover, it will certainly have you hoping for a new album sooner rather than later. Let us know your thoughts on the new song, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

I just hit another city (Where?)
No need to look around for ’em
I brought the vibes with me (Right here)
Fresh off the press a cool 700, all Benjis (Blues)
Still sippin’ wock, I get the Sprite and po’ some lines in it (Po’)
Can’t see my eyes tinted (No)

Odell Beckham Jr Named In Assault Investigation

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Odell Beckham Jr. was set to make his return to the NFL this year. After spending the 2022 season injured and teamless, Beckham Jr. became a key piece in the Lamar Jackson saga. Desperate to keep Jackson in Baltimore, the Ravens signed Beckham Jr. to a one-year deal worth up to $18 million. The quarterback and wide receiver were seen spotted celebrating the move at a Miami nightclub. However, Jackson is yet to revoke his trade request, or officially sign his non-exclusive franchise tag.

While Beckham Jr. has been a source of some drama on and off the field, he has rarely faced legal issues. His most notable run-in with law enforcement came in November 2022, when he was escorted off a flight in Miami just before takeoff. Beckham Jr. reportedly refused to put on his seatbelt and was unresponsive when flight staff attempted to wake him. However, a new lawsuit could spell trouble for the receiver.

Woman Claims OBJ Assaulted Her

According to a TMZ report, the LAPD has opened an investigation into reports of an assault at the Los Angeles nightclub Delilah. Sources told TMZ that a woman has alleged that Beckham Jr. put his hand around her neck. The incident reportedly happened some weeks ago and has only recently moved to the investigation stage. No further details were made available to TMZ by their sources. The NFL and Baltimore Ravens are yet to comment on the allegations.

Beckham Jr.’s representative told TMZ that neither they nor Beckham Jr. had been contacted by police. Furthermore, they were not aware that an investigation was underway. They went on to “vehemently” claim Beckham Jr. was innocent and had done nothing wrong. TMZ also reached out to John Terzian, the owner of Delilah. Terzian also denied the allegations, stating that “the claim is false. There is no evidence of this person even being in the area where she claims the incident occurred.” It’s pertinent to mention that while “investigation” sounds serious, it is a formality of law enforcement. This story is only just being made public but be sure to check back with HotNewHipHop for future updates.

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Blueface’s Mom Goes Scorched Earth After Rapper Disowns Her

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Blueface is currently going through a lot. Overall, his relationship with Chrisean Rock is always going through some form of turmoil. However, he seems to be doing a good job of navigating everything. Moreover, he has warmed up to the idea of having a child with Chrisean, which is definitely good to see. Although, his relationship with his mother, Karissa Saffold, is a different situation entirely. While speaking with RapTV, the rapper went so far as to disown his mom, claiming that she is very weird.

“Fuck that lady. I don’t have a mom,” Blueface explained. “She’s weird, she’s strange. I don’t know what her motive is, her angle. I don’t know what she’s trying to accomplish with her outreaches and whatever she does. I really don’t care for her. She’s not in my best interest so what can I do with that. [It doesn’t make me sad that she’s not involved.] Not at all. I feel much less stress, much less microscopic [without] somebody clocking me. ”

Blueface Vs. Karissa Saffold

Blueface performs at O2 Forum Kentish Town on November 20, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Ollie Millington/Redferns)

Saffold has been very vocal about Blueface in the past. Recently, she even commented on the side of his private parts, which certainly is in line with being “weird.” As for Blue’s most recent comments, Saffold was not feeling them. In a response, she went scorched earth at her son. “He said F his own son birthday and I’m strange,” Saffold wrote. “Boy I’m not even praying for you no more. Get someone else to do it. This ninja said F everyone but the people who leeching off him. You are the world’s biggest weirdo. When they done with you I pray you ask God for forgiveness.” Additionally, she claimed that Blueface doesn’t have a friend in the world and that she is officially washing her hands of him.

Overall, these are some very strong comments from a mother. Either way, it seems like Blueface is distancing himself because it is simply the healthiest option for himself. Let us know what you think of this latest drama, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

Today In Hip Hop History: The Beastie Boys Released Their ‘Check Your Head’ LP 31 Years Ago

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31 years ago today, Beastie Boys released their third studio album entitled Check Your Head released on Capitol Records.

This was a return to their punk rock roots after the few releases they had prior to this LP. They were back to playing their own instruments on this particular project, which gave it that organic feel they wanted. This was the album that made sure they would stick around and help them become a household name.

It was also the album that returned them Billboard’s Top 10 album chart, and most importantly it introduced them to a demographic that critics claimed was not listening to their sound anymore. “Check Your Head” only further cemented the Beastie Boys name in Hip Hop history!

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