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Rolling Loud California: How To Watch Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, & More

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Rolling Loud California kicked off Friday afternoon from Inglewood’s Hollywood Park Grounds next to SoFi Stadium. The festival is live-streaming performances from sets during all three days online. The livestream hours are 3:30 p.m.–11:30 PM, PT on Friday, 1:30 p.m.–11:30 PM, PT on Saturday, and 1:30 p.m.–11:30 PM, PT on Sunday. Saturday’s lineup will be headlined by Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, and Blueface. Earlier in the night, Lil Baby, Don Toliver, 2 Chainz, City Girls, Young Nudy, BIA, and many more artists will be performing. As for Sunday, Future, Polo G, and Sheck Wes will lead the charge with earlier acts including Lil Uzi Vert, Trippie Redd, Lil Yachty, Ice Spice, Coi Leray, and more.

“We are ready to welcome Rolling Loud and hip-hop fans from all over the world to Inglewood over the course of this three-day event,” Inglewood Mayor James Butts told the Los Angeles Times. “A festival of this caliber combined with the city’s rich music history is a winning combination.”

Kodak Black At Rolling Loud

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 03: Rapper Kodak Black performs onstage during the first day of Rolling Loud Los Angeles 2023 at Hollywood Park Grounds on March 03, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

As for choosing Travis Scott as the festival headliner for Saturday night, Tariq Cherif told Variety that they’ve had a relationship with him for years. “We’ve been booking Travis Scott since 2015. From the way he captivated the crowd on our second stage, we knew he was going to be a star,” he told the outlet. “He’s our most demanded artist and we look forward to bringing him back on our stage.” As for any safety concerns, considering the events that occurred during the 2021 Astroworld Festival, Matt Zingler said that the festival is “taking everything into consideration. “We learned from our own mistakes and the mistakes of others,” Zingler said, before adding, “We take everything into consideration and we’re constantly growing.”

For fans interested in streaming the performances from Rolling Loud California, check out the schedule below as well as live video from the Levi’s Stage and the Gopuff Stage.

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Soulja Boy Performs At Rolling Loud To Seemingly Low Energy Crowd, Twitter Reacts

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Soulja Boy recently performed at Rolling Loud Los Angeles, and people say the crowd was pretty dead. Moreover, a particular clip went around social media of Soulja performing his track “Rick & Morty,” a viral offering. However, in the recording, you can’t really hear the crowd screaming lyrics back at him or engaging with the performance. As one Twitter user posted, “there is not a single phone in sight for [Soulja Boy].” Still, some people pointed out in comments and reply sections that, in some recordings for concerts, they mute the crowd mics while the artist is performing.

Furthermore, that’s exactly what’s heard in the clip at the very end, where the rap pioneer instructs the crowd to “make some motherf***in’ noise, man.” Regardless of whether people actually got hyped up to the performance, it’s fair to say that he’s more known for his influence than his present contributions these days. In fact, saying the Atlanta-bred artist was the first to do “x” rap achievement is basically a meme at this point. As such, people seemed much more excited during renditions of classics like “All The Way Turnt Up” by Roscoe Dash featuring Soulja.

Soulja Boy Performs At Rolling Loud

Meanwhile, the “Crank Dat” artist recently made headlines for things curiously outside his wheelhouse or own career. For example, he expressed support for Megan Thee Stallion following her victorious case against Tory Lanez, who shot Meg back in 2020. Moreover, he called out Lanez in the process. “You want to shoot b***hes in the feet n***a?” he said on IG Live. “Yous a p***y n***a. And when you get from jail n***a you know where I’m at. You got a problem n***a I’ll beat your b***h a** n***a. Don’t never rap over none of my beats, don’t never freestyle over none of my beats. You trash n***a. Your music trash.”

Certainly some strong words from Soulja. Sure, some people clowned it for not really being his business, but it seemed like everyone was giving their opinion anyway. Elsewhere, he recently got involved in a spat with Boosie Badazz as well over comments about straight rappers. Regardless of the oddity of that exchange, check out reactions to the Rolling Loud LA performance down below. Also, as always, log back into HNHH for the latest updates and news on Soulja Boy and more notable performance moments.

Twitter Reacts To The Rolling Loud Crowd

Blueface’s Restaurant Vandalized, Windows Broken

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Someone apparently vandalized Blueface’s restaurant, breaking windows and leaving a pretty ugly scene. Hopefully the incident didn’t result in anyone hurt, but the California rapper now has bigger fish to fry than his social media antics. Moreover, multiple videos circulated around social media, mostly of passerby filming the scene as they drive past. While no details surrounding the potential break-in surfaced, witnessing a dining destination in those conditions never bodes well. Furthermore, we’ll see if Blueface responds to these developments or sheds some light on what happened.

One particular video circling around social media shows a couple’s reaction to driving by the vandalized location. As they pull up to the front of the restaurant, you can see various broken windows, busted-up signs, and strewn glass. “That’s crazy,” the boyfriend remarks, who’s driving the car past the locale. “Yeah, someone definitely broke into that s**t. They were like, ‘F**k your music!” laughing as they drove away. “Babe, no,” his concerned (presumed) girlfriend replied as she continued filming. Still, Blueface hasn’t posted anything about the crime as of yet. Also, no footage of the inside of the restaurant appeared on social media as of writing this article.

Blueface’s Other Antics

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 04: Rapper Blueface attends Atlanta Black Pride Weekend Pure Heat Community Festival at Piedmont Park on September 4, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Of course, the “Thotiana” rapper has plenty more on his mind apart from his culinary business career. Most recently, he went at Lil Baby after he allegedly DM’d his girlfriend Chrisean Rock and said she had “potential.” Upon hearing about this, the California rapper took to Twitter to express his frustrations. “Met my b***h one time talm ’bout he ‘big brother,’” he wrote. “You ain’t no son to me, the truth could never be a diss. You in her DMs I’m in this b***h [phone]. I run this s**t on sy. Be mad if you want to b***h, post my messages. I’m bleeding anything, come thru my territory without checking in. Welcome to Death Row.” However, things apparently smoothed out since then.

Meanwhile, he founded Blue’s Fish & Soul in June of 2021. “I am happy to let y’all know that I am the new proud owner of SVC Fish Market in the Santa Clarita Valley,” he said upon its opening. “It’s the only place where you can come and get some soul food in this whole entire valley.” Hopefully the restaurant continues to find success and bounces back from this attack. Regardless of what you think, check out the videos of the incident below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and antics from Blueface.

Blue’s Fish & Soul Restaurant Vandalized

Xzibit Selling His Home Amid Divorce Battle

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Xzibit just put his California home up for sale at $4 million amid a divorce battle with his partner of over twenty years, Krista Joiner. Moreover, the six-bathroom and five-bedroom-boasting crib in Porter Ranch went on Architectural Digest on Thursday (January 26). While their debacle resolved to mixed results, it seems this move is part of that mitigation.

ONTARIO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 19: Rapper Xzibit performs onstage during the High Hopes Concert Series produced by Bobby Dee Presents at Toyota Arena on November 19, 2022 in Ontario, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)

Furthermore, this 5,710 square foot home has two kitchens, a pool with a Baja shelf, a swim-up bar, a built-in fire pit, and a beautiful L.A. view. Still, the amenities seem relatively tame when talking about the Pimp My Ride host. However, it is just a house, and what sounds like a pretty sick one at that.

Regardless, Joiner filed for divorce in 2021 following six years or marriage and twenty years spent dating. First, the rapper asked the judge to not force him to pay his ex any spousal support. Moreover, he claimed financial struggle given the pandemic shutting his performances and other endeavors down. Although he made those claims, Joiner retorted that his brother boasted about Xzibit’s cannabis business making over a million dollars a month.

Additionally, his brother Jason said that he had a stash of $20 million that he helped Xzibit with when needed. In a since-deleted Instagram post, he called his ex’s claims “bulls**t” and warned that “there will be blood” on her hands. Also, he said that she and his brother really “outdid” themselves this time.

In August, the court ordered the L.A. rapper to pay Joiner $6,000 a month in support. Moreover, $2,239 is reportedly towards child support for their 10-year-old son Gatlyn until he’s 18. On the other hand, authorities designated $3,702 a month towards temporary spousal support. Also, he paid $50,000 for Joiner to hire a forensic accountant to revise his finances and $125,000 for legal fees.

Later, Joiner filed a lawsuit last November to be financially compensated for the rest of her life. In court documents, her legal team claimed that Xzibit agreed to comply if she remained a homemaker. While her team alleges that she’s done her part, they say that the MC hasn’t.

“In the event the parties’ relationship ended, all of the property acquired, or entities or businesses established, or which property or entities/businesses increased in value, during their relationship as a result of [Xzibit’s] skills, efforts, labor, and earnings, regardless of how the title was formally held, would be divided equally between them,” her attorney said in a statement.

Also, the suit alleges that Xzibit promised to cater to Joiner’s financial stability when she looked for external employment. Moreover, she seeks compensation for being a “confidant, companion, social and business partner, homemaker, housekeeper and consultant to Defendant in connection with financial and family matters.”

Still, what do you think of Xzibit selling his home amid his divorce with Krista Joiner? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, log back into HNHH for the latest financial news and curious happening in the hip-hop game.

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Mozzy & Baby Money Connect On “Every Night”

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Despite his incarceration, Mozzy continues to make his presence felt. This time, he connects with one of Detroit’s most promising new acts to deliver a banger.

Mozzy and Baby Money came through with their new collaboration, “Every Night.” Mozzy remains a musical chameleon that can tackle ain’t type of production without veering away from his M.O. Hardknock, Dave-O, and Zuri hold down the production – a chilling soundscape that eases into the icy atmosphere of Detroit’s regional sound. Mozzy takes on the production, detailing the struggles he faced coming up while acknowledging his growth and evolution as a result of the hardships. “Can’t learn this shit in school, it’s from experience in these streets,” he raps.

ATLANTA GA – JULY 16: Rapper Mozzy performs at Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 2022 at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium at Georgia State University on July 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Baby Money pairs perfectly with the Survivor’s Guilt rapper on the record. His delivery is direct and concise with details of vengeance and loyalty. 

The song arrived alongside a music video, which the two shot prior to Mozzy’s incarceration. It’s a straightforward visual that showcases the two inside a jewelry store, performing their verses while posted up with their friends.

In late July, Mozzy turned himself in to serve a 1-year sentence. The rapper began his sentence for a federal gun charge after police discovered a firearm during a traffic stop. The sentence couldn’t have come at a worse time. Following the momentum he built in the years prior, he had just landed a deal with Yo Gotti’s CMG. Hopefully, he’ll be home soon and return to releasing music.

Quotable Lyrics
We FaceTimin’ at the game, bitch the gang made
They saw the flames but they got whacked the same day
This is every night, 50 the first spin, 60 out this TEC
I know they dead, fuck twice, we gon’ triple back

Seven People Shot Dead In Another California Mass Shooting

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As the country still reels from the mass shooting in SoCal’s Monterey Park tragedy, where 11 people were killed and at least ten others were wounded by a single shooter, another mass shooting has occurred in the Golden State; this time in the Northern CA’s coastal city of Half Moon Bay, where seven people were fatally shot. It has also been reported that all of the victims in the shooting were Chinese American farm workers.

The suspect, 67-year-old Zhao Chunli, was arrested after driving to a police station.

California has been the epicenter for the country’s latest mass shootings, that have now climbed to 39 in the first 24 days of 2023. California Governor Gavin Newsom tweeted that he was at a hospital meeting with victims of the earlier mass shooting when he was pulled away to be briefed about the second attack.

Four of the shooting victims of the shooting attack were discovered at a mushroom farm while the other three were later found at a nearby trucking business. An eighth victim is being treated in hospital and is in a critical condition.

“This kind of shooting is horrific. It’s a tragedy we hear about far too often, but today it’s hit home here in San Mateo County,” the San Mateo County Sheriff’s office said in a statement. San Mateo County Board of Supervisors President Dave Pine told the Associated Press that the shootings were committed by a “disgruntled worker”.

“We are sickened by today’s tragedy in Half Moon Bay,” Mr Pine said in a statement. “There are simply too many guns in this country and there has to be a change.”

Just hours after the attack, seven were injured and one person was killed in a shooting in Oakland, about 40 miles northeast of Half Moon Bay.

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10 Dead, 10 Injured In Monterey Park Mass Shooting During Lunar New Year Event, Gunman Dead

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10 Dead, 10 Injured In Monterey Park Mass Shooting

Ten dead and ten were injured on Saturday night (January 22) in Monterey Park, California, following a mass shooting during a Lunar New Year’s Eve event, according to local authorities.

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The shooting occurred at 10:22PM at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio. The gunman erupted into gunfire inside the ballroom filled with festivalgoers. The celebration in Monterey Park is one of the largest Lunar New Year events in Southern California. This mass shooting, the deadliest in the nation since Uvalde

The wounded were taken to hospitals with conditions ranging from stable to critical. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna commended civilians who disarmed the shooter during a press conference on Sunday (January 22). According to Luna, five women and five men died at the scene and the wounded victims were transported to local hospitals, their conditions ranging from stable to critical.

Following the shooting, the two days of festivities were planned but officials canceled Sunday’s events following the shooting. Other Lunar New Year events, including one at the USC Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena and another at the Citadel Outlets, were also canceled.

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A suspect was identified as Huu Can Tran, a 72-year-old man whose body was found inside a cargo van with self-inflected gunshot wounds following a standoff with police in Torrance, California, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said at a Sunday evening news conference.

Authorities say Tran also tried, but failed, to target a second dance hall later in the evening. Asian American public figures would send their prayers and condolences on social media to those affected by the mass shooting upon the breaking news.

On Sunday evening, President Biden ordered the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff at the White House and other federal buildings until sunset Thursday as “a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence,” per a White House statement.

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4L JAVI Kicks Off 2023 With New Song, “Models”

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4L JAVI is fresh off of the most successful year of his career thus far in 2022. The California native effortlessly blends rapping and singing styles to create his own unique sound.

He is evidently looking to carry this momentum into 2023 with the release of his brand new single, “Models.” The track’s runtime is less than two minutes. However, JAVI really doesn’t need much time to demand your attention.

Throughout the song, the California native flexes the perks of his lifestyle, while simultaneously acknowledging his player ways. “This a close friends party, b*tches look like Barbies / I’m comin’ tardy off the ropes, Jeff Hardy / I’ve never been the same since the first time I heard you scream my name / Since the first time, I had to take the blame,” he sings in his first verse.

Just two weeks ago, he also made an appearance on UPROXX Sessions to perform his hit song, “Playboy.” Over the twinkling piano melody, he effortlessly flows with melodies and drops some fun references. “Making plays in this b*tch like Ricky Rubio / I was boxin’ the garage, just like Julio / Retail therapy, I don’t need a therapist / I guess it’s probably time, I’m actin’ arrogant,” he exclaims.

Last year, he dropped the 13-track Letters 2 U. With its arrival in June, it served as the perfect soundtrack for 2022’s summer vibes. The up-and-comer‘s debut mixtape, 4 L, is only three years old, officially arriving in July of 2019.

Make sure to stream 4L JAVI’s “Models” on either Spotify or SoundCloud down below. Comment your thoughts afterwards. Finally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest releases and updates.

Quotable Lyrics:

Bring your ID and lip gloss, get your ass on some TikTok
Cruisin’ down the back street, on the phone with Ashley
Models walkin’ past me, models in the backseat
Tilt my head while we leavin’, TLC vibes how we creepin’