For celebrities that rep their hometown wherever they go, sometimes those towns can pay respect right back. In just the past few months stars like Gucci Mane and Usher have gotten their own days declared in Atlanta and Las Vegas respectively. Now, 21 Savage, who famously reps Atlanta as well is being added to that list. During an event over the weekend, the commissioner of Fulton County officially declared a day named after the rapper in honor of what he’s given back to his community.
He also gives a brief speech thanking his supporters for showing up to the event and thanking his mother in particular. In the comments of a repost of the clip, fans debate whether or not Savage should have his own day in Atlanta. “THIS N*GGA NOT EVEN FROM THERE,” one fan jokes. It’s in reference to the viral story from a few years ago where Savage was shockingly arrested by ICE and it was revealed he was actually born in the UK. “21 savage day before Lil Baby day is crazy to me,” another commenter agrees. Check out the video of 21 himself at the announcement over the weekend below.
21 Savage has spent the past few years fighting for his United States citizenship. After finally achieving it, he was able to tour Europe across the past month. The tour saw Savage making his debut in numerous European cities often to absolutely packed crowds. Videos of his hype performances made the rounds online after nearly every show he played. It culminated in his debut show in London which was packed with guests and met with rave fan reviews.
While he’s been in Europe, Savage has also stayed busy. Videos emerged online of the rapper recording a music video in Brixton during some in-between time on the tour. What do you think of 21 Savage getting his own appreciation day in Fulton County? Let us know in the comment section below.
Travis Scott has hinted that he is working on JackBoys 2. While signing autographs for fans, one asked Scott about the rumored projects. “It’s in the works!” Scott shouted back, leading to much excitement. Of course, Scott has already released Utopia this year but it seems that he’s already back on the production wagon. The original JackBoys album came out in 2019 and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Album 200. Fans have been clamoring for a follow-up ever since.
Elsewhere, it also appeared that 21 Savage has made a swift return to the US after his European tour. Savage appeared in Atlanta alongside Scott to perform “TOPIA Twins”, their collab from Utopia. Scott made a few stand-in appearances for Savage during the “It’s All A Blur” Tour before Savage acquired his green card. They had previously performed the song in the US earlier this year. However, the reception was equally electric this time around.
As for Savage, as mentioned he just finished up his first-ever European tour. As part of that, the British-born rapper received a warm welcome at Arsenal FC. Arsenal presented Savage with a custom #21 Savage jersey. The #21 jersey is currently worn by Fábio Vieira, who joined the Gunners from Porto in 2022. After the game, Savage also linked up with Emil Smith Rowe, Arsenal’s 23-year-old midfielder. Also following the game, the Emirates Stadium made sure to play Savage’s bar from “Circo Loco” about the team winning the Premier League.
Savage couldn’t have picked a better game to attend. Arsenal dismantled French side Lens, scoring six goals to officially win their Champions League group. However, Arsenal have one more match in the group stage. The Gunners travel to the Netherlands to face second-place PSV in mid-December. Furthermore, Arsenal sits two points clear at the top of the Premier League. The Gunner did their part, beating Wolves 2-1. However, they were helped out by Manchester City drawing 3-3 with Spurs to widen the gap at the top of the table.
As we approach the end of the year, it’s becoming clear that BabyDrill will be one artist to keep an eye on in 2024. He’s already emerged as a frontrunner for Atlanta and his latest offering further cements his status as one of the South’s most promising stars. “Watchin Now” brings the rapper’s laidback flow and descriptive bars together with icy and hard-knocking production to set the tone for his next project, Score God. It’s an excellent showcasing of the number of flows he pulls out of his hat.
The record arrived alongside a raw music video that provides a behind-the-scenes look at his life. From mobbing through the streets of Atlanta with his day-ones to backstage at shows, the video for “Watchin Now” captures a star in the making. The video also includes a cameo from Latto, who brings him out on-stage to perform “ISSAPARTY” and chops it up with him backstage. It’s a simple black-and-white visual that doesn’t need special effects or a big budget to capture the essence of BabyDrill.
BabyDrill began buzzing in the A with the release of “32 Freestyle.” However, the song began blowing up while he was incarcerated. It set the stage for his return home, and ultimately, landed him a deal with PDE. The budding star hit the ground running afterward, building his buzz while garnering mentorship from Young Nudy and 21 Savage. Currently, he’s serving as 21 Savage’s supporting act in the UK.
Score God will serve as the official follow-up to BabyDrill’s June 2023 project, MadMan. The 17-song project largely centered around BabyDrill, although 21 Savage and Young Nudy did appear on the song, “Slight Dub.” With Score God on the way, we imagine that 2024 will be a massive year for the Atlanta native. Check out his latest single above and sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below.
Quotable Lyrics I put in overtime workin’ this stick, n***as wouldn’t dare face me F*ck my pops, I’mma stand on that, the streets what really raised me N***a, my momma proud as f*ck, her son finally made it But she scared at the same time, her only boy, can’t let ’em take me
T.I. is a hero in Atlanta, and maybe some people depend too much on that legacy to give legitimacy to certain events. In fact, sometimes promoters and organizers might add his cosign onto pretty much anything… even without his knowledge. Moreover, Tip recently went to Buckhead on Tuesday night (November 28) to call a club out for using his picture- and that of his son, presumably King Harris- to promote their event. There’s a video of him speaking to various patrons or venue staff at its entrance, and he’s definitely quite heated.
Furthermore, this is an unfortunately common sight these days, as T.I.’s argument with King over him being an “embarrassment” went viral recently. Perhaps this narrative is what the Buckhead club wanted to capitalize on, and he was not happy at all. “N***a, you can talk to me!” the rapper exclaimed at those present. “Until then, ain’t nobody getting nothing going. Nothing! Call who you need to call, do what you need to do. Ain’t nothing happening. No money, no beers, no partying, no sections, nothing! You putting me and mine on the motherf***ing flyer, n***a, give me everything! And if you can’t, don’t play with me. I don’t know if y’all from here, but n***a, don’t play with me in this city. This my motherf***ing city, don’t play with me in this city.”
About that King Harris fight, though, T.I. thinks that the Internet is blowing up the whole situation out of proportion. “Fck what dis internet talkin bout…” he wrote on Instagram while promoting their new episode of Complex‘s “GOAT Talk.” “Da HFamily Tied Like a Knot. We all We Got… 4LIFE… Ima RIDE to da heavens or da depths of HELL bout my Jr.& ain’t nothing gon change that.”
Meanwhile, what do you think about this club trying to get more people in their doors by falsely promoting this family? What did you think about their joint appearance on “GOAT Talk,” which lines up suspiciously (but casually) close with their combative incident? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. As always, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on T.I.
Gunna has seemingly returned to Atlanta, with the rapper posting a video from the city on Saturday. It sees Gunna return to his primary base of operations for the first time (at least publicly) since being released from jail late last year. Furthermore, Gunna’s return coincides with the start of Young Thug’s trial, which is finally set to begin on Monday.
It’s a bold move for Gunna, as many people believe that the city is “off-limits” to him. There are many who still believe that Gunna’s plea deal included Gunna snitching on Thug. Evidence of this belief includes Gunna being one of the few people to admit under oath that YSL was a criminal gang. As a result, many believe Gunna should be right there alongside Thug. Despite this, Gunna has been vocal about his support of Thug, flashing a “Free Jeffrey” sign at several of his recent concerts.
Meanwhile, the start of Young Thug’s trial had social media reflecting on everything that has gone down since Thug was arrested nearly two years ago. The X account ThuggerDaily posted a long list of every wild thing that has happened. Highlights include Donald Trump accusing Fani Willis of sleeping with YSL Mondo, one defendant being found to be in a relationship with his jail guard, and someone hacking the courtroom screens to play porn.
However, after nearly a year of jury selection, Thug’s trial will start on Monday. After over 20 indictments, just six men will go to trial, Thug included. Despite this, there was still plenty of drama to go around. Thug’s lawyer was formally warned by the judge. The attorney was heard calling one of the prosecution’s pre-trial witnesses a “farce”. Similarly, Yak Gotti’s lawyer was warned after a verbal altercation. It stemmed from Gotti being denied his right to have a clear line of sight to the jury.
Doja Cat has long had a turbulent relationship with her fans and haters. Earlier this year she controversially picked a fight with some of her most die-hard fans. She took issue with the fact that they call themselves kittenz, which might have backfired. As a result she lost more than 200k Instagram followers and many of the most popular Doja fan pages deleted or changed their accounts in protest.
That wasn’t even part of the controversy she generated in the months following. During the lead-up to her new album Scarlet she increasingly embraced hellish and demonic imagery. That culminated in her single “Demons” which saw her literally taking on a demonic character. Unsurprisingly, that resulted in a lot of controversy for her. Doja handled it in various different ways, but mainly by doubling down on her actions pretty much every single time they were called into question.
Now, Doja has finally taken some action to rid herself of the haters. “everyone lost their privileges for commenting except for people i follow. also atlanta is my fav,” she captioned a new series of photos. The pictures themselves show some highlights from a recent tour stop in Atlanta. But the highlight of the post is Doja’s decision to let only people she follows comment on it. The move is common among stars dealing with some controversy. Just a few weeks ago Justin Timberlake was forced to turn his Instagram comments off entirely while dealing with backlash from Britney Spear’s new memoir.
In the comments, particular fans and friends of the rapper celebrate being included. “me won,” one of the top comments on the post reads. “An achievement my grandparents wouldn’t understand” and “Won the hunger games basically” two other comments read. With the move to limit her comments, she went ahead and limited them for all of her posts meaning fans can’t even return to commenting on old content she’s shared. What do you think of Doja Cat restricting comments on her Instagram? Let us know in the comment section below.
It’s safe to say that not a lot of former MMA fighters have had the kind of career change Keith Lee has had. The man took the lemons life gave him, made lemonade, and has been running with it ever since. If you’re a TikTok user or use social media a lot, it’s highly possible you’ve come across him on your feed before. Basically, Keith Lee has created a niche for himself, and become a favorite of food enthusiasts around the world.
Lee is a huge trend right now, especially due to his most recent visit to Atlanta as a part of his food tour. Like a Black Santa Claus, Lee went on his merry way spreading love and light throughout ATL. However, he seems to have left a trail of restaurants shaken in his wake as well due to his criticism of Atlanta’s food scene. Even Cardi B has corroborated Keith Lee’s story about the restaurants in ATL. Now a renowned food reviewer, he has come a very long way from his MMA days. For those curious about the personality shaking up TikTok (and the ATL restaurant scene), here’s all you need to know.
Keith Lee’s MMA Beginnings
Born on October 4, 1996, Keith Lee first gained media attention duking it out with opponents in the MMA cage. Keith, who is the brother of MMA fighter Kevin Lee, has previously fought in both the Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions, going professional at the age of 20 in 2016. Known by the nickname “Killa,” Lee went on to partake in 13 MMA fights. Altogether, he holds a fair record, with eight wins and five losses. On TikTok, Lee shared how he secured a contract with Bellator MMA. “A day after Christmas (2019), I got a call from my manager and I earned a six-figure contract,” he said. Unfortunately, his contract with Bellator was terminated in August 2021, and he became broke again. However, that was probably the best thing to happen to him. The seemingly unfortunate event spurred Lee on to take a step that changed his life forever.
Keith Lee actually started posting content on his TikTok account way back in 2020. For most of his life, he had dealt with social anxiety and wanted to try conquering it through making videos of himself. In an interview with MMA Fighting, he shared, “I originally started doing TikTok to get more comfortable with doing interviews for MMA.” He explained further, “Because, at the time, all I was doing was MMA. Within that, it was about me learning how to slow myself down, how to speak at a more monotone tone. I usually speak this slow anyways, but when I get excited or I get nervous, I talk real fast.”
It would still take a while for the internet personality to finally settle on food reviews. He first pivoted to making more family-related content, often featuring his then-pregnant wife. Subsequently, the unusual cravings she had led Lee to start making cooking videos. Soon after, he was invited to appear on an episode of the popular YouTube show, People Vs Food.
“I was like OK, if I was to be on their show and I was a viewer, what would I look for if somebody was on a different platform?” Lee shared. “What would I look for in order for me to go to their platform and watch their videos? I was like, food reviews. I would watch somebody do food reviews all day. So let me start doing food reviews.”
For all of the long term members of the Lee family We thank you for being here during this whole journey For the new members Welcome to the family , we also thank you for being here. To myself Thank you for never giving up and trusting God , to my wife Thank you for trust me and what God has for us. To @REACT & @Disney I will see you soon God is amazing #thankful#storytime
Lee subsequently became an overnight TikTok sensation. On the platform, he achieved a followership gain of over four million between November 2022 and January 2023. In a vulnerable moment, the food critic shared with MMA Fighting, “I felt very expendable after I lost my contract with Bellator. I promised myself I’m going to build something that no one can take away from me.” Evidently, he has managed to do just that. If nothing else, Keith Lee is a man of his word.
Keith Lee’s rise since he started posting food reviews has been something straight out of a fantasy book. Audiences evidently love his honest reviews, and his followers have grown exponentially since January 2023. While all of this is great for him, perhaps the best part of it all is how he’s used his platform to elevate small food businesses. The Keith Lee effect is no joke, and he has used it positively ever since.
On his nationwide food tour, Lee recently shook the internet during his stop in Atlanta. In like fashion, the food reviewer intended to highlight food from as many places as he could, and honestly, too. However, he was faced with a surprising obstacle: the unorthodox, and sometimes ridiculous rules of some restaurants in Atlanta. This has since become a major hot topic on social media, garnering all sorts of responses from celebrities, as well as the general public.
Over time, Lee has been vocal about how he does not want to be given special treatment. However, since he has become such a recognizable figure, it’s hard to know whether or not he’s being treated specially. As a result, what he often does these days is have another member of his family place orders or walk into restaurants in his place. Several restaurants in ATL went on to state their rules, including things like limits on dine-in times, no reservations, no waiting areas, hour-long waiting times, etc.
These rules, however, were typically overturned whenever Keith Lee eventually revealed himself. Obviously, if someone was influential enough, these restaurants could break their rules, and Lee just wasn’t a fan of that. Consequently, he shared videos of every time this happened, and it was more than a few times. It happened at The Real Milk & Honey, Old Lady Gang, and Atlanta Breakfast Club, among others. Lee, hoping only to share his experiences at these establishments, always expressed that he did not condone any disrespect towards them. Regardless, chaos ensued, and Lee has said he may have to put his food tour on hold. He prioritizes honesty and transparency, and has since shared, “I’m going to be 100 percent transparent, 100 percent candid, me and my family will postpone touring if other cities are going to be like this. Every review [is] not going to be the best.”
As a result of his transparency, Keith Lee has managed to put several rising restaurants on the map. Particularly, many small-time spots have expressed their gratitude for his positive reviews, which has, in turn, boosted their clientele. However, his visit to ATL has led to many on social media to call out the pretentious façade of many restaurants in the city. Nonetheless, Keith Lee forges on, sharing his experiences, one spot after another.
Keith Lee lit the culinary and pop culture world on fire when he, a popular social media food critic, reviewed a couple of Atlanta restaurants poorly. The issue wasn’t the food, though: it was the service, or lack of it, that he experienced. Moreover, this opened up a lot of debates around whether this is a valid criticism and whether it’s even reflective of the city’s restaurants. Furthermore, the latest celebrity to throw their hat into the ring is Chad Johnson, also known as Ochocinco, a football star with little connection to the A. Regardless, he told Shannon Sharpe in an interview that Lee was unfair with the issues that much of the food industry faces.
“Being a professional athlete, we get privileges sometimes at the restaurant that normal people don’t get. It happens!” Shannon Sharpe challenged to Chad Johnson. In fact, this clip is a strong debate between the basketball icon and the former NFL player with a lot of solid points on both ends. On one hand, Shannon believes that such critique is what restaurants ask for, and that people shouldn’t have to sugarcoat their criticisms because of a restaurant’s history or situation. The 45-year-old was more empathetic to the businesses that work very hard to get a name for themselves and face a lot of scrutiny as a result.
Not only that, but Chad Johnson also called into question Keith Lee’s authority as a “food critic.” As a counter to that, Shannon Sharpe expressed belief that he has all the authority he needs: he goes to a restaurant, decides whether it’s good, and posts it online. Overall, their argument centered around the limit to which a venue’s service and the attitude of their workers can be criticized. They also brought up that many of these could be Black-owned and run businesses, which in and of itself opens the debate up to more discrimination and bias.
Meanwhile, which side do you agree on with this debate? Should restaurants suck it up and aim to be better or are too many people too quick to judge? In any case, drop your thoughts in the comments section down below. For more news and the latest updates on Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson, stay posted on HNHH.
Atlanta is always a city that’s full of creative energy and famous faces. That reached its peak earlier this week as the annual ONE MusicFest took over. 2023 brought about a seriously stacked lineup, with Kendrick Lamar, Janet Jackson, Brent Faiyaz, Megan Thee Stallion, and Bryson Tiller being among the biggest acts. Tems, Kodak Black, Coi Leray, and Smino also made the list, along with the one and only Lil Kim. As we previously reported, the latter rap diva got particularly rowdy during her set, even tossing her panties into the audience who had her turning all the way up.
“Atlanta, thank you for your energy, it was amazing,” Kim wrote on Twitter on Friday (November 3) afternoon. Along with the commemorative message, the fashionista also included a video recapping her time in ATL, showcasing previews of her performance, as well as artists like Eric Bellinger and Slim Jxmmi who also killed it. “Despite the technical difficulties, that was out of my control,” Kim assured her fans of the minor slip-ups they might’ve seen online.
Atlanta thank you for your energy it was amazing despite the technical difficulties that was out of my control Btw, who got my panties? pic.twitter.com/P4PmjmBiuZ
Before wrapping up her post, the 49-year-old had to ask, “Btw, who got my panties?” At this time, no one has taken responsibility for nabbing the Queen Bee’s lingerie. However, we wouldn’t be surprised to see them listed for sale online in the near future. While people couldn’t help Kim locate her underwear’s new owner, they did make it clear they’re ready for her to unleash her “Nice Ice” single, and anything else she’s been working on.
Lil Kim loves the spotlight, and she’s a professional at commanding it with her iconic dance moves and legendary lyrics. Still, that doesn’t mean the New York native is afraid to give other artists on the rise their flowers. Most recently, she invited Sukihana to join her for her ONE Fest performance, which the reality starlet called “a dream come true.” Read more about that crossover at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Megan Thee Stallion’s back and as energetic, sultry, impressive, and passionate of a stage performer as ever. Moreover, she was among many other amazing artists that performed at Atlanta, Georgia’s ONE MusicFest over the weekend, specifically for her on Saturday night (October 29). In a revealing brown leather fit, the Houston MC went through some of her biggest hits and kept up a magnanimous stage presence. Whether it was her jaw-dropping dance moves that got fans both thirsty and hyped or her powerful rapping abilities, there’s always something to admire about her shows. Furthermore, it makes the 28-year-old’s upcoming new music all the more exciting.
Of course, many people missed seeing Megan Thee Stallion grace a festival stage, even though she’s kept up a lot with those over the past few years. In fact, it’s been one of the few musical ways in which she’s remained a pretty powerful force, because she understandably hasn’t dropped a lot of material of her own. This is due not to just personal life factors concerning the Tory Lanez case, but also legal disputes with the record label 1501 Certified Entertainment. Fortunately, it seems like the “Bongos” hitmaker’s in a much more healed space at the moment and ready to take her career to the next level.
What’s more is that, little by little, these aforementioned issues are passing her by as she continues to reflect and gather herself. Sure, it’s not a full-on resolution, especially when it comes to Megan Thee Stallion’s personal life, but it’s a start. For example, her 1501 case recently reached a settlement, finally allowing her to free herself of those shackles that kept new music and artistic agency at bay. As such, we can’t wait for it to be fully Hottie season again.
Meanwhile, we also don’t want to assume that she’s still having a rough time in her personal life. While the Traumanize artist has been a vocal advocate for mental health and spoken deeply about her own worries and struggles, it’s also patronizing to only define her by them and not her other qualities. We just hope that she’s more at her own pace now, and in a position to lead herself to what she desires and help others out in the process. On that note, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and more updates on Megan Thee Stallion.
For the new members Welcome to the family , we also thank you for being here. To myself Thank you for never giving up and trusting God , to my wife Thank you for trust me and what God has for us. To @REACT & @Disney I will see you soon 
(@laugh_track_nat) 
Btw, who got my panties?