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Safaree Samuels Says He Narrowly Avoided a Stray Bullet in Atlanta: ‘I Was Inches Away’

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Safaree Samuels was in the wrong place at the wrong time. The reality star hit Instagram to reveal that he was almost hit by a stray bullet in Atlanta.

“I almost got shot in my head by a stray bullet!!” Safaree wrote on Instagram. “I was inches away from where the bullet holes came from!! This is why I can’t f*cking stand Atlanta!!!!! THANK GOD OMG!! That’s why I don’t feel sorry for you criminals!!”

He added, “I cannot believe that just happened!!!!”

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Lil Keed’s First Posthumous Single “Long Way To Go” Is Here

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Lil Keed’s death left hip-hop heartbroken. The budding rapper grew as an artist in front of our eyes, from his early mixtapes to recent singles. As many continue to mourn his death, his family and friends are keeping his name alive.

This week, Keed’s first posthumous single, “Long Way To Go,” arrived along with a new visual. Keed’s provides motivation on the record as he details the struggles he faced and overcoming the hardships. It’s a firm reminder of why he became one of the most sought-after artists prior to his passing. The video includes cameos from his mother, daughter, family members, and close collaborators, among others. It also includes footage of Lil Keed’s final moments.

The new song kicks off the campaign for Keed’s upcoming album, Keed Talk To ‘Em 2. His mother, Tonnie “HoodMama” Woods-Reed, announced the project ahead of the single in a heartbreaking letter. She explained that Keed was working on the project heavily before his passing.

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ATLANTA, GA – JUNE 12: Rapper Lil Keed attends a Birthday Experience “The Playas Room” Brought to You By Gunna at Gold Room on June 12, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

“While this journey through the different phases of grief has been indescribably hard, a way that I have found to cope is through his music. Right before his passing, Keed was hard at work at what would’ve been his highly anticipated next album Keed Talk To ‘Em 2,” Woods-Reed said.

“As much as he was a great father, son, and friend – he was also an artist who (thanks to many of you) lived and continues to live through his music. With that being said, the time has come to share some of our last pieces of Keed with you all starting with the release of his first single “Long Way To Go” this Friday,” she continued. “This song holds a special place in my heart and as you guys will see it will reflect on many aspects of Keed’s journey here on Earth. I hope you all appreciate it as we take the first step in cementing Keed’s legacy.”

At this point, his team hasn’t shared a release date. However, we’re looking forward to hearing Keed Talk To ‘Em 2 in its entirety. Check out the full single below, as well as the music video, and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.

Quotable Lyrics
I want everything I see, just bag it up
Too many cameras on the condo, just need to back me up
Yeah, she dropped her draws, her ass soft like cotton balls
Can’t even hold the Draco in my hand, it jump like a frog

Jeezy Finally Squashes Feud With Coach K

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Jeezy and Coach K finally put their differences aside during the Thug Motivation concert in Atlanta on Friday night.

Though Jeezy and Coach K emerged alongside each other, their relationship quickly spoiled during his ascent to stardom. However, the two finally buried the hatchet. Coach K emerged on stage on Friday night to introduce Jeezy to the stage.

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 04: (EDITOR NOTE: Image was created using a filter lens.) Kevin ” Coach K” Lee attends “Only Built for Infinity Links” Album Listening Party on October 4, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

“They say for your blessings to really start, you have to have a clean slate. Tonight, two Black men settle their differences,” he said. “So here I am on this stage tonight to give you the story about how we got here.”

Afterward, he delved into their backstory, from giving each other their respective nicknames to imagining their success together.

“I named Young Jeezy and he named me Coach K. We was inseparable,” Coach K explained. Then, he detailed a night at 112 where he witnessed Jeezy’s crew buy out all of the bottles in the club.

“But leaving that club that night, I told Jeezy, ‘Man, you gotta start talking about this shit that you doing in your music.’ He looked at me and said, ‘Man, you crazy. If I talk about this shit, I’m going to jail!’ I said, ‘Nah, but if you rap it in third person, they gon’ feel it — and you ain’t gonna incriminate yourself.’ After that conversation, the magic began.”

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 16: Rapper Jeezy attends the game between the Boston Celtics and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on November 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Jeezy previously addressed their issues during an appearance on Drink Champs. The Trap Or Die rapper explained that the 2007 fallout was a result of poor communication.

“Don’t get me wrong, he’s great at what he does, but there were a lot of conversations that didn’t happen before the fame and the money came, and the understanding,” he said. “I just didn’t trust a lot of things…I’m just understanding what I’m assuming. So if you’re not communicating with somebody and it’s not going how you want it to go, of course you’re gonna be like, ‘Yo, I’m not rocking like that.’ Then he probably thought it ain’t going how he want it to go.”

Six Arrested After Riots Break Out Near Atlanta Police Training Facility

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Atlanta police arrested six individuals on Saturday (January 21) after peaceful protests against an activist’s death turned to riots. Moreover, the protests occurred near the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which many citizens wish to see removed. After the peaceful demonstrations evolved into violent responses, protestors smashed windows, caused chaos, and lit a police vehicle on fire.

ATLANTA, USA – JANUARY 21: Firefighters work to extinguish a fire after an Atlanta police vehicle was set on fire during a “Stop cop city” protest in Atlanta, Georgia, United States on January 21, 2023. Multiple buildings were vandalized and an Atlanta police vehicle was set on fire as multiple arrests were made. (Photo by Benjamin Hendren/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

“Atlanta Police officers have responded to a group damaging property at several locations along Peachtree [Street],” Atlanta PD stated on Saturday, according to Fox 5. “Several arrests have been made at this time and order has been restored to the downtown space. This is still an active and ongoing investigation and we will not be able to provide specifics on arrests numbers or property damaged, at this time.”

“Atlanta is safe and our police officers have resolved the disruptions downtown from earlier in the evening,” City of Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said on Saturday evening. 

“The City of Atlanta and the Atlanta Police Department will continue to protect the right to peaceful protest,” he added. “We will not tolerate violence or property destruction.”

According to FOX 5 Atlanta, rioters set off fireworks and threw rocks at the Atlanta Police Foundation as well. Furthermore, protestors spoke out against the death of Manuel Esteban Páez Terán at the hands of police. Allegedly, they refused demands from authorities to leave an encampment of protestors against the new facility. Moreover, its detractors nicknamed it “Cop City.” Additionally, authorities announced this new training facility to boost morale and recruitment.

Furthermore, Terán identified as non-binary and went by “Tortuguita,” according to fellow protestors. When police searched encampments near the facility to halt their trespassing, they reportedly shot at police. Later, they died in the ensuing gunfight.

Meanwhile, Georgia governor Brian Kemp expressed that violence in peaceful are unacceptable.

“While the state continues to respect peaceful protest,” they will not tolerate riots of this magnitude. Moreover, he ordered authorities to arrest and prosecute lawbreakers.

However, what do you think of the riots near the Atlanta police training facility? Whatever the case let us know in the comments down below. Also, come back to HNHH for more updates on this story.

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