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Drake Is Facing A Potential Lawsuit For An Unapproved Sample On ‘Calling My Name’
Drake is facing a new possible lawsuit, after a Ghanian musician Obrafour has claimed that “Calling My Name” samples his song without permission. As Rolling Stone points out the lawsuit claims Drake’s Honestly, Nevermind album uses “elements” of Obrafour’s 2003 song “Oye Ohene (Remix).”
The filing claims that while Drake’s team sent two clearance emails to Obrafour to approve the sample the week before the surprise album dropped, he “had not yet responded” with his permission.
“Nonetheless, the Infringing Work is one of the songs appearing on the Honestly, Nevermind album, as released to the world by ‘surprise’ on June 17, 2022,” the lawsuit states. “The copying of the Sampled Phrase in the Infringing Work is so direct in nature that the audio of the Sampled Phrase heard in the Infringing Work contains little or no audible manipulation, processing, or other alteration to its original character as heard in the Copyrighted Work.”
Because of this, Obrafour is seeking at least $10 million, given “all profits and damages in the following categories attributable to the infringement” for “Calling My Name.”
“To date, over the mere 304 days that have elapsed since the Infringing Work was released, the Infringing Work has already been streamed over 4.1 million times on YouTube, streamed over 47,442,160 times on Spotify, and streamed tens of millions of times on Apple Music,” the suit adds.
Drake’s team did not return the publication’s request for comment.
Ludacris Delivers Hilarious Draymond Green Meme
Ludacris is someone who doesn’t shy away from posting memes of himself on Instagram. In fact, this is something that can be said of most oldheads in the hip-hop game. Overall, Luda is someone that continues to entertain his fans, and his meme game on Instagram is a way to do that. Additionally, in order to stay in tune with the latest memes, the artist is always keeping up with the trends. Whether it be pop culture, sports, or music, he is tapped in with the latest news stories.
We know this largely because of the latest meme he posted on his Instagram account. If you have been following the NBA, you know that Draymond Green recently stomped on Domantas Sabonis. Subsequently, the Warriors star was suspended for one game in the middle of the playoffs. Consequently, the Warriors could be out of this series by tomorrow night. However, that did not stop Ludacris from reposting the meme below, which was originally created by The Score.
Ludacris Makes Light Of Draymond Green Suspension
As you can see, the video starts out with the Green and Sabonis altercation. However, as soon as the stomp is made, the video cuts to Ludacris’ infamous 2003 music video for the track “Stand Up.” This was one of the biggest hits in the entire world 20 years ago, and it seems to still be very relevant today. Overall, we’re sure even Draymond Green could appreciate the use of this meme. After all, on Thursday night, all he will be able to do is scroll through Twitter and Instagram as his teammates play basketball. It is a harsh world, isn’t it?
The Sacramento Kings are currently up 2-0 on the Golden State Warriors. If they manage to go up 3-0, history tells us that the series is over. However, the Warriors are the one team that could back from something like this. Whether or not they will, still remains to be seen. Let us know whether or not you thought the suspension was just, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the sports and music world.
“Insidious: The Red Door” Takes The Franchise Back To Its Roots
Insidious was a staple of the 2010s horror boom. The first film, Insidious, premiered in 2010 and focused on the Lambert family, whose son falls into a mysterious coma. Malevolent spirits then set upon the family due to the connection with the spirit realm their son has formed. The Lamberts’ story was continued in 2013’s Insidious Chapter 2, as the family learns more about what keeps them tied to the spirit realm.
The franchise then moved into lore-building sequels for Insidious Chapter 3 (2015) and Insidious: The Last Key (2018). However, reception for the films cooled immensely over the course of the franchise. Insidious holds a 66% critics rating and 62% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, Insidious: The Last Key sits at 33% critics rating and 50% audience rating. Now the franchise is set to return to its roots.
The Lambert Family Return In “Insidious: The Red Door”
Canonically set a decade after we last saw the Lambert family in Insidious 2, Insidious: The Red Door seems set to finally close the book on their story. After receiving treatment to suppress their memories, patriarch Josh (director Patrick Wilson) is still haunted by what happened. However, it is his college-age son Dalton (Ty Simpkins) who is the primary target of the spirits. After falling into a coma 13 years prior (and kickstarting the franchise), Dalton is now experiencing the spirits reaching out to him once more. Moreover, they are reaching out to him via his artwork. That seems like a problem, given that Dalton is now at art school.
The trailer balances scares and action, giving us the franchise’s signature “blink and you’ll miss it” spirit appearances. However, that quickly changes when violent spirits are seen attacking Josh and Dalton. Dalton, who has become estranged from his father, must battle the spirits Josh faced a decade ago. The film also hints at a significant amount of time spent in the spirit realm, as father and son looked to end the haunting that has plagued their family. Rose Byrne and Lin Shaye are also set to reprise their franchise roles as the trailer gives a sense of finality to the franchise. Insidious: The Red Door is set to hit theatres on July 7.
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Anonymous NBA Player Calls Out Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are leading the charge for the next generation of talent. The Grizzlies had an incredible 2022-23 season that earned them the second seed in the Western Conference. However, their playoff run has been less than incredible. The Grizzlies are currently down 2-0 to the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening. Unfortunately for the Grizzlies, the team has even had to deal with more bad news during the series. Memphis star Ja Morant suffered a hand injury that has his availability unknown for Wednesday’s Game 3.
The Grizzlies are battling through tough times at the moment. But that isn’t the only thing the team is making headlines for. The Athletic recently spoke to a few NBA players to discuss their thoughts on the league. Of course, the players are anonymous. So no one will be able to claim the comments being made. However, that didn’t stop one anonymous player from going all in on the Grizzlies. “They’re front runners. They’re just extra. They talk when they’re winning. They don’t say s— when they’re losing. Their whole thing over there is just annoying.”
Memphis Grizzlies Not Gaining Respect Throughout The League
This anonymous player did not hold back on the Grizzlies
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The Grizzlies have been making a lot of waves with their actions on the court. Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks has become one of the more outspoken players in the league. Before the playoffs, Brooks said he would gladly welcome a playoff series with the Lakers. Because he wanted to be a part of the team to eliminate LeBron James from the playoffs. However, that doesn’t seem like the case right now. The Lakers have a huge chance to put another nail in the Grizzlies coffin on Wednesday night.
It seems that talking trash without major team accomplishments doesn’t sit well with other players. Maybe the comments came from an older player that would like to see the younger generation show respect. However, any time a new generation begins its journey, it isn’t welcomed by those that came before. Do you think the Memphis Grizzlies do too much talking on the court? Or do you think the Grizzlies are bringing in a new era to the game? Let us know your thoughts on the Grizzlies in the comment section. For the latest NBA news, keep it right here with HNHH.
T.I. Songs: 17 Of His Best
T.I. has been crafting out his icon status for some time. He is easily one of the best rappers to do it. Some have credited Tip for introducing rap to the world. He is truly one of the pioneers of the genre. Now, trap music is leading the way for Hip Hop. It’s no wonder they called him the “Jay-Z of the South” as he spearheaded Atlanta’s dominance in the scene.
With decades in the industry, there are more than enough T.I. songs to choose a handful of favorites. We’ve highlighted 17 tracks, solo and collaborative, that stand out. Whether he’s partnering with R&B songbirds and giving hard-hitting hits, T.I. has you covered. Read through our list and let us know if your favorite T.I. song is on the list.
17. “Got Your Back” ft. Keri Hilson (2010)
T.I. called upon Keri Hilson for his mixtape single, “Got Your Back.” The Atlanta rapper dropped Fuck a Mixtape before his seventh studio album, No Mercy. Both projects were released in 2010. The song did well and peaked at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100.
16. “About The Money” ft. Young Thug (2014)
Two Atlanta greats link up in “All About the Money.” Young Thug assisted Tip on the lead single from his Paperwork album. At the song’s end, T.I. shows off his poetry skills, which is a surprise. T.I. scores another gold plaque with this one. A few months later, T.I. released the remix featuring Lil Wayne and Jeezy. Young Thug and Tip also have new verses on the remix.
15. “Trap Back Jumpin’”(2012)
T.I. put his acting skill to the test in this mini-movie. “Trap Back Jumpin” comes from his eighth studio album, Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head. The video is 10 minutes long and shows the rapper moving around his city. T.I. reminds us why he is one of the originators of trap music.
14. “Family Connect” ft. Domani (2020)
On an album filled with stars like Lil Baby, 21 Savage, and Jadakiss, Tip’s son, Domani, has one of the best features. T.I. gives his son some game on “Family Connect.” The track appears on the Atlanta rapper’s eleventh studio album, The L.I.B.R.A. Domani shares his feelings with his dad about where he’s headed while Tip schools his son on the ins and outs of this thing we called life. Domani has crafted a career outside of his father’s spotlight. His fans believe he’s up next for superstardom.
13. “Memories Back Then” T.I. ft. B.O.B. & Kendrick Lamar (2013)
T.I. tells a story on “Memories Back Then.” His first verse is a vivid tale about a young woman. The song features B.O.B. and Kendrick Lamar. It samples the popular song “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Goyte. Because of clearance issues, the single could not make T.I.’s album.
12. “Private Show” ft. Chris Brown(2014)
T.I. is no stranger to making songs for the ladies. He calls on Chris Brown for “Private Show,” a single from Paperwork. This is the second time the two artists have collaborated. In 2014, they came together on “Get Back Up” from his album, No Mercy.
11. “What Up, What’s Haapnin”(2008)
Tip didn’t hold back on this one. In “What Up, What’s Haapnin’,” he directs his lyrics to Shawty Lo, another ATL rapper. The part atmosphere music video had several noteworthy cameos. Future, Lil Duval, Rocko, and a young Meek Mill were seen. The video was even shot in Shawty Lo’s hood.
10. “Big Things Poppin’ (Do It)”(2006)
In one of his bigger hits, T.I. delivers on “Big Shit Poppin’ (Do It).” It was one of the best songs in 2007 off his fifth studio album, T.I. vs T.I.P. The song was nominated for two Grammy awards in 2008. T.I. lost both the Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Song to “Good Life” and “Stronger” by Kanye West. ”Big Shit Poppin” made its way tot he Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
9. “You Know What It Is” T.I. ft. Wyclef Jean (2007)
After dropping the lead single to T.I. vs T.I.P., T.I. drops “You Know What It Is.” The song features Wyclef Jean as he is heard throughout the track. Though it did not win a Grammy, the song still saw success on the charts. It remained on the charts for over four months.
8. “Whatever You Like” (2008)
“Whatever You Like” was yet another No. 1 hit for T.I. On the track, he boasted about all of the things he would give to his woman. This is a song about his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, a singer from the legendary R&B group Xscape. The pair couple has seen its ups and downs, but they’re hip hop royalty in the industry.
7. “Swagga Like Us” ft. Kanye West, Lil Wayne, & Jay-Z(2008)
Four juggernauts collaborated on “Swagga Like Us” and didn’t disappoint. T.I. nabbed a Grammy with this one for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. The song was very popular as many other artists freestyled over it. They even performed it at the awards show. There’s always talk of who had the best verse.
6. “Live Your Life” ft. Rihanna(2008)
“Live Your Life” took over the airwaves and continues to be a fan favorite. The song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts giving Tip his third No. 1 song. Rihanna can certainly stand alone when it comes to making hits, but her collaborations with rappers catapult up the charts. She belts her way through the catchy chorus which complements T.I.’s smooth verses.
5. “ASAP”(2004)
“ASAP” is one of Tip’s bigger hits. From his third studio album, Urban Legend, T.I. scored another gold plaque. Rumor is that this song is a diss to Houston rapper Lil Flip. For those who don’t remember, the two had an altercation in Houston, but they reportedly met behind closed doors and ended their feud.
4. “Dead & Gone” T.I. ft. Justin Timberlake (2008)
After collaborating on “My Love,” T.I. and Justin Timberlake do it again on “Dead and Gone.” Tip gets vulnerable on this song as he discusses the death of his bodyguard and best friend, Philant Johnson. Also, around this time, he was dealing with legal troubles. The duo performed the song at the Grammys and was nominated at the following year’s ceremony. “Dead and Gone” was up for Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, ultimately losing both awards to “Run This Town” by Jay-Z.
3. “Bring Em Out” (2004)
“Bring Em Out” is still a song you can hear in 2023. It’s hailed as a sports team anthem, as it could be played before the game, during warmups, and even at halftime. With this hit, T.I. saw another Top 10 track on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Rumor is that this beat was intended for Beanie Sigel, but he went to jail. Then, it was meant for Joe Budden, but he didn’t want to pay to clear the Jay-Z vocals. This allegedly just fell into Tip’s lap.
2. “What You Know”(2006)
In 2006, T.I. took the game by storm with “What You Know.” You heard this song everywhere, and it received many accolades. At the Grammys, “What You Know” won Best Rap Solo Performance and was nominated for Best Rap Song, losing out to “Money Maker” by Ludacris ft. Pharrell. Several publications had it as one of the top songs of the year. “What You Know” was also the lead single to promote T.I. ‘s movie, ATL. This is one of T.I.’s best songs, as it spent over five months on the Billboard charts.
1. “Rubber Band Man”(2003)
T.I. is the rubber band man. He came on the scene declaring this and was known for wearing his infamous bands around his wrist. Arguably the biggest hit in his discography, Tip called upon fellow rapper David Banner to produce the song. It’s off his second studio album, Trap Muzik.
T.I. lets us know he rubs shoulders with some of Hip Hop’s finest, as there are many stars in the music video. Usher, Jagged Edge, Jazze Pha, Diddy, Bow Wow, and Lil Duval make cameos. Ex-NFL Quarterback Michael Vick can also be seen. Though it did not win any awards, “Rubber Band Man” is regarded as one of Atlanta’s greatest songs.
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Justin Bieber Appears To Fall Asleep During Frank Ocean’s Coachella Set
Justin Bieber appeared to be falling asleep during Frank Ocean’s polarizing Coachella performance, last weekend. In a TikTok video shared by a nearby attendee, Bieber looked like he was dosing off with his eyes closed. Bieber previously remarked that he was “blown away” by the performance in a statement on social media. The moment came as Ocean sang “At Your Best (You Are Love).”
“Not justin bieber asleep @ the frank set,” user @pineappleonpisa wrote in the TikTok with crying emojis, “it’s past his bedtime.” “I was blown away by Frank Ocean’s Coachella performance,” Bieber previously wrote. “His artistry is simply unmatched, his style, his taste, his voice, his attention to detail…I was deeply moved. It made me want to keep going and get better as an artist. He continues to set the bar high and gave me a night I will never forget! Thanks Frank.”
Frank Ocean Performing On Stage
Despite eager anticipation from fans, Ocean’s set started an hour late and ended abruptly to comply with the festival’s curfew restrictions. Additionally, Ocean performed mostly sitting down with his back to the crowd while also lip-syncing at several points. Reports from TMZ and Rolling Stone later claimed that Ocean’s performance “was adjusted at the last minute to account for an ankle injury the singer sustained during on-site rehearsals in the week leading up to the festival.”
Despite the disappointing reactions from fans, one moment from Ocean’s set that certainly stood out was the confirmation of a new album. While he didn’t go into specifics, he did say: “It’s been so long. Everybody talks about how long it’s been. ‘It’s been so long, it’s been so long.’ But I have missed you,” Frank told the audience between songs. “I want to talk about why I’m here, because it’s not because of a new album. It’s because — not that there’s not a new album… but there’s not right now. Chill, chill, chill. No, it’s not right now.” As of now, Ocean is still scheduled to perform again at Coachella’s second weekend on April 23.
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Tyrin Turner Admits He Tried To Sabotage “Belly”
1998’s Belly is a cult classic. The film focuses on “Buns” (DMX) and “Sin” (Nas), two young criminals in Queens and their growing criminal empire in Nebraska. While it holds a 27% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences loved the film. It holds an 87% audience rating and tripled its budget at the box office.
Tyrin Turner plays a small but memorable part in the film. Turner plays Big Head Rico, an Omaha-based drug dealer who attempts to take Bunds and Sin down for taking over his turf. However, in a recent interview, Turner revealed that his iconic performance was something completely different.
Big Head Rico Was Supposed to Sabotage “Belly”
Appearing on the DUB C And CJ Mac Show, Turner revealed that he had originally been offered the part of Buns in Belly. “I met Hype Williams, I did the ‘Mary Jane’ video for Scarface, and then Hype was like, ‘I got this movie called Belly, I want you to be DMX’s character.” However, a few months later, Williams recast the role with the New York-born DMX. After finding out that he had been replaced, Turner vowed to ruin the film. “I’m young, I’m mad I didn’t get the character I wanted so [I was like], ‘I’m gon’ fuck this movie up. I’ma put on some glasses, I’ma be the worst country snitching dude that I could ever be.’”
However, Big Head Rico turned out to be one of the most-loved parts of the film. Turner’s portrayal of the milk bottle glasses wearing, banana-eating drug dealer was seen as a hilarious caricature rather than taking away from the film. “I’m thinking that I’m sabotaging the movie, but I’m thinking I’m irritated. I’m thinking that I’m just gon’ fuck the movie up. It was iconic. I couldn’t even fuck up what I wanted.” Turner said. What unintentionally sold the character further was that it was seen as a departure from type for Turner. In 1998, Turner was best known for starring in the lead role in 1993’s Menace II Society. Thus, the ridiculous appearance and self-seriousness of Big Head Rico was a complete change for audiences already familiar with Turner.
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