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Yungeen Ace Asks 50 Cent To Make A Film Based On His Life After Weapons Arrest

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yungeen Ace was recently arrested on gun possession charges, adding another chapter to the many highs and lows of his turbulent life and career. At least, that’s what we’ve seen in the headlines on occasion, and that seems to be something that he’s well aware of, as well. Moreover, the Florida native recently took to Instagram with a message for one of hip-hop’s most successful and well-connected moguls in the wider entertainment industry. “@50cent I’m trying to get in contact with you about a move about my life,” he posited to the G-Unit boss, who hasn’t responded publicly to this request at press time.

Furthermore, it’s very likely that Yungeen Ace knew that this was exactly the right time to strike when it comes to making this pitch. This is because 50 Cent recently opened up a massive film and television studio lot in Shreveport, Louisiana, which will surely bring a lot of other amazing projects to life. While nothing is for certain in Hollywood, at least the Queens rapper has plenty of experience with successful media up to this point, such as the Power and BMF TV shows. We wonder whether he will continue to expand his resumé with other styles of narrative and thematic focuses or if he’s as down as ever to dive deeper into a specific MC.

Yungeen Ace Wants 50 Cent To Make A Movie About Him

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Of course, given some of Yungeen Ace’s tribulations, antics, and beefs in the rap game, a movie on his life would be pretty eventful to say the least. But it’s a good thing that there are actually less reasons for it to happen. For example, he seemingly squashed his beef with Foolio after his shooting, and this brought an end to their very public disputes, call-outs, and fighting words. After a lot of turmoil, it’s nice that what was once a movie for bad reasons can settle down and aim for something greater.

Meanwhile, Fif is happily commentating on pretty much any and everything in the rap game these days, such as Chris Brown’s beef with Quavo. Do you think he’ll respond to this request? Whatever the case may be, drop your takes in the comments section down below. Also, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and more updates on 50 Cent and Yungeen Ace.

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Boosie Badazz Dresses Up For Bob Marley Movie In Rasta Hat & Dreadlock Wig

February 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz is a big movie fan, as evidenced by his recent controversial rant about The Color Purple pushing an LGBTQIA2+ agenda. But a lot of that fandom doesn’t have to manifest in backlash-worthy ways like that. Sometimes, it can be as simple as your choice of outfit to go see a particular flick, and his drip for the Bob Marley: One Love biopic was certainly on-brand. Moreover, the Baton Rouge MC donned a Rastafarian hat and a dreadlock wig, in addition to a yellow sweatshirt and shoes, when he went to see the film with his daughter on Wednesday (February 14).

Furthermore, this was the same day that the Kingsley Ben-Adir-starring movie released, and this take on the iconic reggae legend has mixed reviews so far. While Boosie still hasn’t dropped his review and his take on the whole thing, maybe his infamy surrounding his takedown of The Color Purple will sadly deter him from speaking his mind on this new flick. He even claimed that folks bullied him over these bigoted takes, and while we can’t say folks are wrong to do so, it’s just discussion at the end of the day. Maybe the 41-year-old wants to turn a new leaf.

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After all, Boosie recently and shockingly argued that he’s not homophobic, which might sound odd considering some of his previous comments. “I just never agreed [with] what they was pushing on the younger generation, and I spoke on that,” he told Cam Newton. “And I spoke about a couple more situations that made a lot of people turn on me: the Dwyane Wade situation. But I have gays in my family. How can I hate a gay person? My assistant, who brings in millions of dollars to me, is gay. And I just got— I want that to get off my status. I’m not like that.”

Meanwhile, the Trill Entertainment affiliate also recently made headlines for his take on the Super Bowl halftime show. Whether it was Usher and Alicia Keys’ embrace or the fantasy of having R. Kelly perform, he had a lot to say about it. We’ll see what’s the next viral and bizarrely engaging pop culture crossover we get next from this creative. On that note, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Boosie Badazz.

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Colman Domingo To Portray Famed Patriarch Joe Jackson: What We Know

January 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Colman Domingo has been revealed to be portraying Joe Jackson in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. So far, Domingo has been on a phenomenal run, and he seems to have only begun. In 2022, he secured an Emmy win for his sublime portrayal of the character Ali in HBO’s Euphoria. Similarly, his performance in the critically acclaimed musical drama, The Color Purple (2023) has earned him praise. Also from 2023, his breathtaking portrayal of Bayard Rustin in Rustin has now earned him his first-ever Oscar nomination. This makes him the first openly gay Black man to receive a nomination for portraying a gay character.

Now, he has been entrusted with bringing an important character to life in a potentially groundbreaking film. Evidently, the actor’s immense talent is finally being recognized and appreciated. After years of work, he is finally being brought to the fore in Hollywood. However, it will be a while before audiences get to see Colman Domingo portray Joe Jackson in Michael. That hasn’t stopped the Oscar predictions from come in. In the meantime, here’s what we know about the upcoming blockbuster film.

Announcement And Development Of The Film

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While the movie is only now getting wild media buzz, it has actually been in development for a while. News of a potential biopic was first shared in November 2019, but it didn’t spread very far. Back then, it was announced that Oscar-nominated producer Graham King had secured the rights to produce an unnamed biopic about Michael Jackson. Additionally, it was revealed that Tony Award-winning writer John Logan would handle the screenplay.

Subsequently, in February 2022, the film’s distribution rights were officially acquired by Lionsgate. Principal photography was originally set to begin in mid-2023. However, it was unfortunately delayed for a while due to the then-ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. Following the end of the strike, a new date was set to begin principal photography. Subsequently, filming officially began on January 22, 2024.

Cast And Crew

colman domingo joe jackson — NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 14: Colman Domingo attends the AOL Build Speaker Series at AOL Studios In New York on March 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

The casting director for the film is Kimberly Hardin, and casting officially began in June 2022. So far, only three members of the cast have been announced. As aforementioned, Colman Domingo will be playing Joe Jackson, the famed patriarch of the Jackson family. In addition, Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s real-life nephew, is set to portray the King of Pop. This will be the 27-year-old’s acting debut, and many are eager to see how well he does. The third and final member of the cast who has been announced is Juliano Krue Valdi. He will be portraying a young Michael Jackson.

While we await other cast announcements, some members of the crew have also been revealed. The movie will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, and co-produced by Graham King, John Branca, and John McClain. Dion Beebe is billed to handle its cinematography, and Barbara Ling will be the production designer. Marci Rodgers is set to handle the costume design.

Release Date

As principal photography only just begun, it will take a while before the movie is ready for the big screen. However, it is already being heavily publicized. Moreover, it’s set to be a big production, with a budget over $100 million. Until then, fans are left to imagine how Colman Domingo will expertly take on Joe Jackson. Michael is scheduled to be released on April 18, 2025.

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Jonathan Majors Let Go From Dennis Rodman Biopic

January 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jonathan Majors has been a fixture in the news cycle over the last few months. Overall, this is due to his assault case which ended with him being found guilty of misdemeanor assault in the third degree, as well as second-degree harassment. Subsequently, the actor was let go by Marvel. Although many had suspected this would happen, it was still news that sent shockwaves throughout the industry. It also led to some speculation about what would happen to Majors’ other upcoming projects.

For instance, it was reported months ago that Majors would be playing none other than Dennis Rodman. The movie 48 Hours In Vegas would star Majors and would explore the time Rodman left the Chicago Bulls to engage in debauchery. This is a storyline that was talked about in The Last Dance. It is one of those legendary NBA tales that would be perfect on the silver screen. However, according to Deadline, Majors has officially been let go from the project.

Jonathan Majors Loses Another Job

Furthermore, to make matters worse, Lionsgate will no longer aid in producing the film. This essentially means the filmmakers need to find a new studio. Additionally, they have to find a new actor to play Rodman. That is not going to be an easy task, even if there are a ton of actors who would love to have that role. Only time will tell whether or not the movie is going to get its due justice. As for Majors, this is yet another setback in what had been appearing to be a promising career.

Let us know what you think of this new decision, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the entertainment world. We will continue to keep you informed on upcoming films and the actors involved.

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21 Savage Confirms Release Date And Reveals Cover Art For “American Dream” Album

January 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

21 Savage is finally making a full return to music. The 31-year-old rapper hailing from the UK will be delivering his third solo album, American Dream, this Friday, January 12. On January 8 reports came out that the project would be out this week, but now we have confirmation direct from the source. 21 was thrilled to announce this on his social media accounts just moments ago. “My 3rd Solo Album AMERICAN DREAM This Friday !!!!” This will be his first release since his arguably his best LP to date, i am > i was.

That was a little over five years ago and plenty of standout tracks such as “a lot” with J. Cole. In addition to the release date, we also have our hands on the cover art. You can see below that it has a vintage look to it. It shares some similarities to the Without Warning cover, with its wrinkles and hazy filter.

21 Savage Is Back!

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Of course, this project will assumedly have ties to 21 Savage’s upcoming film American Dream: The 21 Savage Story. It will be a biopic that details the life of one of the biggest rappers in the past 10 years. The highlights of the cast include Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) and Stranger Things Caleb McLaughlin. A trailer dropped yesterday for the movie which revealed it will be out on July 4.

What are your initial thoughts on this confirmation announcement from 21 Savage about his new album American Dream? How much will this coincide with his upcoming biopic, American Dream: The 21 Savage Story? Could this be his best album to date? Who would you like to see featured on the record? What is getting your first listen, this or Kid Cudi’s INSANO? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding 21 Savage. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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21 Savage Will Drop His New Album “American Dream” This Week

January 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

New pieces of 21 Savage news have been coming one after another recently. It started overnight when the rapper confirmed the impending release of a biopic called American Dream: The 21 Savage Story. Alongside the announcement, he also confirmed that Donald Glover and Stranger Things album Chase McLaughlin were involved in the project. Just a few hours later he shared a trailer for the biopic which made some pretty substantial revelations of its own.

The trailer revealed that both actors and Savage himself would be portraying the rapper across various points in his life. The trailer shows moments from the film touching on how 21 Savage first chose his iconic rap name and his notorious 2019 arrest by ICE. It also showed off the musical elements of the film with much of the trailer serving as a pseudo music video. Savage even raps along to a new song from an interrogation room as part of the video. How much of the new film is musical is yet to be seen. Check out the trailer for the film below.

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21 Savage’s New Film And Album

But for fans, the biggest reveal of all might have been hidden in the description of the trailer. It included a link to pre-save an entirely new album of music based on the film. Subsequently, fans discovered that the project will arrive sooner than anticipated. According to NFR Podcast, the album is expected to be called American Dream and is due out for release later this week on January 12. It’s unclear if that’s also when the film will release or if it will be made available at a later date.

21 Savage’s last studio album i am > i was dropped all the way back in 2018. Since then he’s dropped two collaborative albums though. He teamed up with Metro Boomin in 2020 for a sequel to their 2016 album Savage Mode. Then in 2022 he and Drake linked up for a full collaborative project called Her Loss. What do you think of 21 Savage releasing a new biopic and accompanying album later this week? Let us know in the comment section below.

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21 Savage Shares First Trailer For His Upcoming Biopic

January 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Overnight, 21 Savage confirmed some rumors that had been swirling around for weeks. The rumors stated that he was working on an autobiographical film telling his life story and they turned out to be true. He shared a movie poster announcing American Dream: The 21 Savage Story. Alongside the poster, he also made the reveal that Donald Glover and Stranger Things alum Caleb McLaughlin were included in the project.

Now just a few hours later, Savage shared a trailer for the upcoming film on YouTube. The trailer shows off some of the events the film is expected to cover. It goes all the way back to Savage’s youth detailing the story of how he arrived at rap music. The trailer concludes with the scene where he, played by Donald Glover, chooses his rap name 21 Savage. Much of the trailer seems to deal with his controversial arrest by ICE that shocked fans in 2019. Numerous scenes shown in the trailer take place in an interrogation room. Check out the full trailer for the biopic below.

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21 Savage Biopic Trailer

Another thing the film’s trailer reveals is the musical elements it will deploy. Much of the 4 minute trailer is a music video of sorts even featuring Savage himself rapping in an interrogation room. Additionally in the description of the video it reveals that there will be some kind of musical accompaniment to the film. It features a link to pre-save the music from the film on various streaming platforms.

Last year, 21 Savage teased a couple of new projects that had fans pretty excited for what he had to offer in 2023. The biggest of the bunch is his next official solo album. His last solo album i am > i was dropped all the way back in 2018. Subsequently, Savage hasn’t exactly been quiet releasing a pair of collaborative projects with Metro Boomin back in 2020 and Drake a few years later in 2022. What do you think of the trailer for 21 Savage’s upcoming biopic American Dream: The 21 Savage Story? Let us know in the comment section below.

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21 Savage Reveals Rumored Biopic, Will Star Childish Gambino And “Stranger Things” Caleb McLaughlin

January 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

21 Savage has become one of the more elusive rappers recently. Sure, he has done plenty of features over the past few years. Additionally, he hit the road for a short time in the UK for a tour. However, in terms of his solo career, the London-born rapper has been stingy when it comes to dropping new music. It has been a little over five years since his last lone offering, i am > i was.

Furthermore, 21 has only dropped two solo singles in the past two years. His most recent was a collaboration with the Call of Duty video game franchise called “Call Me Revenge.” But, there is some excitement surrounding the trap rap hitmaker. Supposedly, he will be moving into the movie industry. Moments ago, 21 Savage announced on his social media accounts an image of himself, Childish Gambino, and Caleb McLaughlin. The latter is one of the main actors from the ever-popular “Stranger Things” Netflix series.

21 Savage Announces The Project On His Instagram

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Not much is known about this project, but it appears to be a biopic of 21’s life. He captioned the post with “” The title of the film is American Dream: The 21 Savage Story. There is a chance we could learn about his time growing up in the UK and how he got over to the states. Another early but perhaps obvious predicition is that Caleb will play a young 21 and Gambino (aka Donald Glover) will potray a present day Savage.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new announcement from 21 Savage about his rumored biopic? Do you think he made the right choices by selecting Childish Gambino and Caleb McLaughlin? Are you excited about this new project If yes or no, what are your early predictions for it? How should this movie be released? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding 21 Savage and Childish Gambino. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the pop culture world.

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Jaafar Jackson Channels Uncle Michael As Filming Begins for Michael Jackson Biopic

November 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, stepped into the shoes of the King of Pop on the first day of filming for the highly anticipated biopic, Michael, in Los Angeles. The 27-year-old rising star, who was announced in January to portray his late uncle, showcased his remarkable dance skills, offering fans a glimpse into what promises to be an unforgettable cinematic tribute to the iconic singer. The resemblance in talent to his uncle is striking.

Jaafar, the spitting image of Michael Jackson, donned an ensemble that paid homage to the late legend’s iconic stage presence. He wore black trousers with a distinctive gold stripe on the sides and a plain white shirt. Moreover, he effortlessly captured the essence of his uncle’s signature style. Layering the look with an unfastened button-up shirt, the budding star replicated an outfit reminiscent of the “Smooth Criminal” hitmaker’s stage attire during performances of classics like “Man In The Mirror.” Furthermore, his dance skills are impressive.

Michael Jackson’s Nephew Is His Spitting Image

Moreover, the filming set was a stage for Jaafar’s impressive dance moves, as he rehearsed with precision. Standing in front of a white backdrop, he took on the role of his uncle, even rehearsing with an empty microphone stand—a powerful symbol synonymous with Michael Jackson’s iconic performances. Scheduled for release in 2025, the Michael biopic has generated significant buzz, not only for its portrayal of the legendary pop icon but also for the resemblance Jaafar shares with his late uncle. The decision to cast a family member adds a personal touch to the project, creating a unique connection between the performer and the subject matter.

However, the first look at Jaafar’s rehearsal and the attention to detail in recreating Michael’s iconic stage presence only heighten the anticipation surrounding the upcoming biopic. With the spirit of Michael Jackson running through his veins, Jaafar Jackson is poised to bring an authentic and heartfelt portrayal of his iconic uncle to the silver screen. As filming progresses, the world awaits the release of Michael. Moreover, the opportunity to witness the magic of Michael Jackson’s legacy through the lens of a family member dedicated to preserving his memory.

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Keyshia Cole Says John Singleton Was Supposed To Direct Her Biopic

June 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Keyshia Cole says that the late John Singleton was originally planning to direct her new biopic, Keyshia Cole: This Is My Story. She revealed the detail in a personal message after the film premiered on Thursday. Singleton passed away in 2019 at the age of 51 after suffering a stroke.

“John Singleton, we sat down with him and was supposed to do the movie,” she said. “That didn’t happen then.” She also joked that Singleton didn’t want to cast Cole as herself, which led to her going in a different direction. “Rest in peace John Singleton,” she added.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Keyshia Cole performs during R&B Super Jam Ladies Night at Barclays Center on May 06, 2022, in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Keyshia Cole: This Is My Story premiered on Lifetime, on Thursday night. The film follows Cole’s life and music career with a focus on her relationship with her mother, Frankie Lons, who passed away in October 2021 after a drug overdose. Elsewhere in her message after the premiere, Cole dedicated the movie to Lons.

“Mommy this movie is for you,” she stated. “I’ve seen the film five times, so I’ve done a lot of crying and reflecting. For the most part, it’s a reflection of my life and my love I have for my mom. Hate that it ended the way that it did. But the truth is, this is my life.”

Keyshia Cole’s New Biopic

Cole also spoke about how the film came together, revealing that Lifetime reached out to her. “Lifetime was calling for a little while,” she said. “When I did the VERZUZ, they were reaching out about doing the movie. We didn’t do it at that time. Shortly after, my mom had passed. They reached back out like, ‘Yo, this is some things that’s happened.’ My dad passed after that, then my dog 14 years passed. Okay, my best friend too? Gotcha. We decided to capture that during that time, but we were trying to do the movies when I first got signed to Interscope.”

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