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Tiffany Haddish Defends Herself After Video Of African Grocery Store Visit Goes Viral

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Tiffany Haddish caught flak for how she reacted to a grocery store in Africa, which she believes is unjustified. Haddish recently traveled to Zimbabwe, and recorded herself walking around a store, in awe of it. She commented on the store being “humongous,” and expressed delight at finding items like sugar cane and organic strawberries, hallmarks of most grocery stores in the world.

Viewers responded with a mixed reaction. Some were thankful to Haddish for attempting to contribute to dispelling stereotypes. Others made fun of her for reacting to the store as if she expected Africa to not have any grocery stores. “Tiffany Haddish, the first woman to discover a grocery store in Africa,” said a user on X. “I’m too confused on whether to laugh or feel sorry for her. It would be good to get @TiffanyHaddish to explain why she was surprised in seeing a grocery store in our beloved country? It’s not like we get our food through scavenging or hunting & gathering,” said a second user. Haddish disagrees with the more critical reactions to her post. She took to X to deliver a lengthy rebuttal to those critiques, saying that her goal was not to offend, but to “demystify” Africa as a continent. She also implored more Black Americans to make the trip.

Tiffany Haddish Responds To Negativity

This is not the first time this year that Tiffany Haddish has caught heat for a trip. Earlier this year, she went to Israel to “see what’s going on” and to “meet [her] future man.” Fans criticized that decision, as the latest conflict in the long-standing issues between Israel and Palestine has raged since last October and Haddish seemed to make a mockery of it all with her comments about intending to find a man.

Tiffany Haddish most recently appeared as Tabitha in Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Otherwise, this has been a relatively quiet year for the typically very public comedian. She recently published the memoir I Curse You With Joy, a series of essays about highlights and lowlights of her decades-long career as a comedian. The book received positive reviews from readers who appreciated its honesty. Perhaps a writer should pick her words more carefully next time.

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Recording Academy Plans Global Expansion into Africa and the Middle East 

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Recording Academy Plans Global Expansion into Africa and the Middle East 

The Recording Academy announced its efforts to expand globally. The organization that oversees the Grammys is partnering with Ministries of Culture and key stakeholders across the Middle East and Africa. This exciting initiative aims to strengthen the Academy’s presence and services in these regions.

“This is exciting because music is one of humanity’s greatest natural resources,” said Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. “It is critical that the people who dedicate themselves to creating music have support, resources, and opportunities, no matter where they are from.”

Over the past two years, the Academy has been engaging with leaders in these regions through listening sessions, briefings, tours, and direct consultations with government ministries and music creators. Their expansion goals include providing enhanced training via their “GRAMMY GO” learning platform, offering tailored educational programs and resources, and producing original content that celebrates the musical heritage and emerging scenes of Africa and the Middle East.

Regarding thinking globally, the Academy collaborates with cultural ministries and organizations in Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Abu Dhabi (UAE), Rwanda, and South Africa. They have also signed memoranda of understanding with Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The Academy plans to publish reports detailing its research and insights into these music markets.

“The Recording Academy is dedicated to supporting music creators around the world,” said Panos A. Panay, Recording Academy President. “Our expansion efforts into these fast-growing regions reflect our commitment to fostering a truly global music community, where creators at every stage of their careers and from every corner of the world have the resources and support they need to thrive.”

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Meek Mill Responds To Backlash Over Africa Tweet

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Meek Mill has responded to the backlash he’s been receiving over his recent question about music listening in Africa. Taking to Twitter on Saturday, Meek asked how his fans in South Africa and Nigeria consume his music. Many users didn’t appreciate the way they perceived his tone to be condescending and took offense. In response, Meek says he was asking an innocent question.

“Do a lot of people play my music in South Africa? I remember having on big show [there a] few years back… how do y’all listen to our music in South Africa???? On what platform or in Nigeria?” Meek wrote.

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Meek Mill Performs In Ghana

ACCRA, GHANA – DECEMBER 29: American rapper Robert Rihmeek Williams, known professionally as Meek Mill performs on stage during the Afro Nation Ghana Music Festival on December 29, 2022 in Accra, Ghana. Afro Nation Ghana, the world’s biggest Afrobeats festival, will take place 29th and 30th of December in Accra at Marine Drive, Black Star Square, a site of cultural significance. (Photo by Ernest Ankomah/Getty Images)

After many fans took issue with the post, he clarified on Monday: “I was asking how they listen to music in Africa because I wanna handle my business none of my contracts say they have rights to distribute me in Africa… basically looking for the money trail? [I don’t know] what platforms [are] used in South Africa lol,” Meek wrote. He followed up: “People are have losing their minds at a rapid pace!”

Meek Mill Discusses Music Fans In Africa

As for the music Meek would want them to stream, he recently teamed up with Rick Ross for the collaborative album, Too Good to Be True, in November. Be on the lookout for further updates on Meek Mill on HotNewHipHop.

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MrBeast Helps Build 100 Wells In Africa, Says He’s “Gonna Get Canceled” For It

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MrBeast says that he’s “gonna get canceled” after providing 100 wells across Africa in his latest video in hopes of getting fresh water for those without access. Prior to sharing the video, he wrote on Twitter: “We’ve spent over 8 months working on tomorrow’s video and it’s the greatest thing I’ve ever done! SO EXCITED FOR YOU ALL TO WATCH IT.” Some users online began criticizing him for the video after he dropped it.

In response to the backlash, he wrote: “I already know I’m gonna get canceled because I uploaded a video helping people, and to be 100% clear, I don’t care. I’m always going to use my channel to help people and try to inspire my audience to do the same.”

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MrBeast At The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 04: MrBeast accepts the Favorite Male Creator award onstage during the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards at Microsoft Theater on March 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)

As for people’s complaints with the video, one user on Twitter responded to MrBeast: “Oo you’re ‘ard. We don’t give a f*ck that you’re helping people we’d just rather you didn’t make 90% of the runtime shots of Kenyan children treating you like you’re god while doing the bare minimum to address issues surrounding why they need wells in the first place.” They added in a follow-up post, “NOT A SINGLE F*CKING FLEETING MENTION OF CLIMATE CHANGE.” Other fans defended MrBeast. One replied: “Many individuals are going hate you and your video content for silliest and nonsensical reasons, but keep being yourself and keep producing great content. Excellent job on the new video! It’s heartening to witness many people having access to fresh, safe drinking water.”

In the video itself, MrBeast travels to Zimbabwe where he and his team help a hospital with a new water source. In Kenya, he works with a local school and donates tanks in which residents can store fresh water. Be on the lookout for further updates on MrBeast on HotNewHipHop.

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Lil Nas X Criticized For Tweet About “Gays” In Africa

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Lil Nas X recently faced a lot of criticism on social media after he tweeted: “where do the gays be in africa i wanna come there.” Moreover, this is not like his typical funny tweets, like ones responding to claims that he’s fake gay. Rather, this message has a particularly difficult context, as Uganda just passed brutal and discriminatory anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation. Furthermore, simply identifying as anything other than straight male or straight female could land citizens in prison for ten years. In fact, it’s one of the most sweeping and damaging anti-gay laws in the world, and many are criticizing the MONTERO artist for his comment.

However, this isn’t the first time in recent memory that Nas X caught himself in hot water. For example, he recently apologized for making a joke about gender transitions on Twitter, where he posted a picture of him in a more feminine look. While backlash was swift, his apology also angered many as he seemed to respond out of anger to critics. “Apologies to the trans community,” he wrote before telling someone unhappy with his apology to “eat [his] a**.” “I def handled that situation with anger instead of considering why it was not cool. much love to you guys. sorry.”

Lil Nas X’s Inflammatory Tweet About “Gays” In Africa

Still, regardless of that spat, this tweet points to a timelier and much more dangerous issue of LGBTQIA+ discrimination across a whole country. Not only could citizens face for ten years for their identity, but citizens face imprisonment for life or even a death sentence for non-heterosexual acts of intimacy and “aggravated homosexuality.” As someone who typically champions and defends the community, many expressed disappointment in Lil Nas X’s comment.

Meanwhile, it’s unclear if that tweet was in response to said legislation or if the “INDUSTRY BABY” is unaware of the tweet’s unfortunate timing. In any case, he has yet to respond to these criticism as of writing this article. Also, this heat comes just days after his Lollapalooza performance, where he played unreleased music and seemed to have a good time. Hopefully, he can clear up his intentions with this tweet and avoid putting his foot in his mouth in the future. If not, it will be hard for many fans to see him on stage. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Lil Nas X.

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