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Kamala Harris’ Campaign Blew Over $1 Billion In Massive Loss To Donald Trump

November 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kamala Harris’ campaign reportedly spent over $1 billion financing her massive loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. Two sources for Politico’s California bureau chief Christopher Cadelago say the campaign is at least $20 million in debt after the unsuccessful spending cycle. Despite the huge amounts of money, she still ended up losing every swing state to Trump, who will now retake the presidency in January.

“We spent money in stupid ways because we had a really bad strategy,” a former consultant to the DNC told Puck’s Tara Palmeri, as caught by The New Republic. “Instead of owning any mistakes, or being transparent about the voter data and strategies that were so obviously wrong, they shut off their Twitter account and are patting each other on the back. We dug out of a deep hole but not enough.” Harris hosted major rallies across the country featuring numerous celebrities in the months leading up to the election. She also paid for several media advertisements.

Kamala Harris Holds A Rally In Atlanta

Tuesday, July 30, 2024; Atlanta, Ga; Vice President Kamala Harris points toward Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens during a presidential campaign rally on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Georgia State Convocation Center in Atlanta, Ga. © Richard Burkhart/ USA Today Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

When The Neighborhood Talk shared the report on Instagram on Monday, supporters of the Vice President came to her defense. “SHE ALSO HAD 107 DAYS, she had to do more. She was never playing on an equal playing field from the jump. She didn’t have an entire year in the primaries to campaign for POTUS. She had the tail end of the presidential campaign. And still got over 71 million votes, to his 74 million votes. Her campaign was a lot more stressed. In the short amount of time she had I think she did amazing,” one user wrote. Another added: “She knew she had to work harder/spend more as a female minority candidate … that’s it. that’s all.”

Harris ended up conceding the election to Trump on November 6th. Looking ahead to 2028, she’ll likely have to compete with Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro, JB Pritzker, and other popular politicians on the left for the Democratic primary. Be on the lookout for further updates on Kamala Harris on HotNewHipHop.

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Beyonce Shows Off Her Curves For Underwear-Clad Levi’s Jeans Campaign

September 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Beyonce is following up a whiskey brand launch with even more brand collaborations to spread COWBOY CARTER across pop culture. This time around, it’s a Levi’s partnership in the form of a commercial that recreates one of the iconic denim company’s most well-known advertisements. Apparently, this is the first of various promo videos they will work together on. In this one, she takes inspiration from a 1985 ad in which a male model takes his jeans off and stone-washes them with rocks at a laundromat. Queen Bey swaps the rocks out for diamonds in this one and bares her underwear as onlookers’ jaws hit the floor.

However, even without all these extracurriculars, a lot of fans expressed disappointment recently over how Beyoncé didn’t get her due flowers for COWBOY CARTER. For example, the People’s Choice Country Awards did not give her any awards despite her 17 nominations, and many felt that the people missed the mark with this one. Regardless of whether you think the album became overrated or not, its success and impact could’ve merited at least one accolade. Alas, that certainly hasn’t slowed the Texas native down.

Beyonce’s Levi’s Ad

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Back to this Levi’s jeans ad, though, Beyoncé’s “LEVII’S JEANS” with Post Malone soundtracked it to no one’s surprise. “My song ‘LEVII’S JEANS’ celebrates what I believe is the ultimate Americana uniform – something we all wear with pride,” she expressed via a press release. “I am honored to work with Levi’s® to create quintessential American iconography. Denim on denim has often been seen through a male lens, so this reimagining campaign, which celebrates the iconic female perspective, is important to me. I look forward to exploring innovative ways for our visions to align in empowering women and honoring their strength.”

Meanwhile, Levi’s stated that this Beyonce partnership will hopefully. “connect with our fans in new ways and supporting the growth of our women’s business as the definitive denim lifestyle brand.” She still faces some controversy and backlash here and there as a massive star, but there’s no denying that anything with her name on it has a big chance to captivate and resonate.

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Dr Umar Accused Of Posting Fake Text Message From Kamala Harris’ Campaign

August 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dr. Umar Johnson is a very popular and often divisive voice in Black culture these days. Whether it’s his thoughts on the rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake or, in this case, his thoughts on politics, he’s always making waves for his staunch perspectives. But a lot of folks think that the psychologist and social media personality was too quick to hop in that conversation. Moreover, he posted a screenshot of an alleged text message that the Kamala Harris campaign sent him to link up, along with his enthusiastic response. However, many reacted to this post by doubting that this was actually from the Harris campaign. Did Dr. Umar fall for the trick or is he trying to make this conversation happen through some Internet hijinks?

“Hello Dr. Umar Johnson. [redacted] from the Harris2024 team,” the alleged text message from the Kamala Harris campaign to Dr. Umar began, sent at 10:30PM local time. “You are a big part part of the Black community. Can you help us by completing a Zoom meeting with VP Kamala Harris. Paying [redacted]. We are looking for about an hour of your time. Please advise if you would like to complete the Zoom call. Your help can get us across the finish line. HARRIS2024.” Scroll through the replies in the Twitter post below to see folks’ skepticism.

Dr. Umar’s Alleged Text Exchange With Kamala Harris’ Campaign

Dr. Umar uploads an alleged text message exchange between him and Kamala Harris’s team, where her team reached out to set up a Zoom meeting. pic.twitter.com/3PgqsFmuZT

— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) August 15, 2024

“Peace & PanAfrikanism,” Dr. Umar responded at 11:45PM local time. “I hope that all is well. I’m not interested in your money. However, I am very interested in having the zoom conversation with Vice President Harris to discuss our needs and her plans for the Black community. This zoom must be livecasted to the national Black community and may not be prerecorded. I promise to be completely respectful of the Vice President but I will ask direct questions about miseducation, mass incarceration, police brutality, economic strangulation, gentrification/migrant crisis, reparations & and [sic] the need for a federal anti-Black Hate Crimes Bill.”

Other figures like Meek Mill might share some of Dr. Umar’s sentiments. “I wanna ask Kamala Harris questions about her past as a da. Even if she had to be tough….” he recently tweeted. “All I hear is rumors of her. I would ask her 3 questions about black and brown men going to prison. And her views and try to help her understand from a survival standpoint point she may have never had to encounter!”

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Isaac Hayes’ Estate Files Cease And Desist Against Donald Trump For Unauthorized Song Use

August 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Isaac Hayes’ estate is just the latest to take legal action against former president Donald Trump. Trump has a long history of playing licensed music without permission at his campaign rallies. Per the latest legal action taken against him, he’s played the Hayes-written track “Hold On, I’m Comin’” over 100 times between 2022 and 2024. An additional instance came as recently as August 9.

The legendary singer’s son, Isaac Hayes III, expressed deep criticism of the Trump campaign on his personal X/Twitter account . “Donald Trump represents the worst in integrity and class with his disrespect and sexual abuse of Women and racist rhetoric. We will now deal with this very swiftly,” he wrote. Additionally, the official Isaac Hayes account posted the letter the estate sent to the Trump team. The letter demands payment and for the team to delete any videos using his version of “Hold On, I’m Comin’.”

Isaac Hayes Estate Warns Donald Trump About Unauthorized Song Usage

We the family of @isaachayes Isaac Hayes Enterprises, represented by Walker & Associates, are suing @realDonaldTrump and his campaign for 134 counts copyright infringement for the unauthorized use of the song “Hold On I’m Coming” at campaign rallies from 2022-2024. pic.twitter.com/uwbJbB32Ya

— Isaac Hayes (@isaachayes) August 11, 2024

This is far from the first time that people have asked the Trump campaign to stop using popular songs during events. Last week, Celine Dion requested that Trump stop using her hit single “My Heart Will Go On.” She also poked fun at the song choice. She also questioned why he didn’t go with a different song of hers to use improperly. Rihanna, Linkin Park, Aerosmith, and several other musical acts have issued cease and desist letters after becoming aware of the Trump campaign using their music in promotional material. Moreover, this is is not the first time a politician has gotten in trouble for using that song. Sam Moore, one half of the duo who first recorded the track, and then-candidate Barack Obama had a brief dispute over the track’s usage in 2008. They resolved it quickly.

The Isaac Hayes estate’s letter goes on to explain Trump paying $3 million for unauthorized plays of “Hold On, I’m Comin’,” is “a very discounted fee for the normal license fee associated with this many multiple uses.” They added that the normal fee for continued infringements will be 10 times as much if they choose to sue. Starting at $150,000 per use. A steep price to pay for a completely avoidable situation on the Trump team.

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Kamala Harris Reportedly Denies Kai Cenat’s Claims About Her Campaign

August 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The U.S presidential election this year will be just as much about online clicks and cultural support as it is about voter ballots and the Electoral College. Moreover, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have to win over the States’ public favor come November, and they’re both apparently making strides in the worlds of pop culture, content creation, and streaming to do so. If you didn’t already know, Kai Cenat recently claimed that the Secret Service reached out to him to support Harris and collaborate with her campaign. While he said that he has no interest in involving himself with politics, a new report suggests that this is a bit of a misrepresentative story.

Furthermore, TMZ recently claimed to have spoken with an alleged source supposedly close to Kamala Harris’ campaign, who reportedly said that no one from her camp had reached out to Kai Cenat at the time of his claims. According to this supposed source, the Harris campaign hasn’t even considered linking up with the Twitch giant. Also, apparently Cenat was instead contacted by a third-party organization informally connected to the Democratic National Committee’s convention team. The convention takes place later this August in Chicago, but his involvement is not only unclear, but downright speculative at press time.

Kai Cenat’s Kamala Harris Rant

Kai Cenat says he’s been getting calls from Kamala Harris campaign and the secret service for a possible collab and stream with Kamala & says he wants no parts of politics and isn’t gonna involve himself pic.twitter.com/4y6ZAwyABW

— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) August 7, 2024

Not only that, but this TMZ report also claims that this third party’s conversations with Kai Cenat began before current president Joe Biden dropped out of the race in favor of Kamala Harris. Allegedly, no one from her campaign formed part of these supposed talks. But why are people so captivated by the notion of these two wildly different celebrities teaming up to do something together? Well, that’s because fellow popular streamer Adin Ross recently did a livestream with Harris’ opponent, Donald Trump.

As you can imagine, that stream lit up social media and resulted in some comical, bizarre, or otherwise controversial moments. But from what this report indicates, it seems like Kamala Harris isn’t looking to combat this with a one-to-one clap-back. Instead, maybe her campaign will look beyond Kai Cenat to other corners of pop culture, and Trump will most likely do the same. Still, we can’t help but wonder what Harris would get up to at the AMP house.

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Kai Cenat Delivers Definitive Stance On Doing A Stream With Kamala Harris

August 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kai Cenat is easily one of the biggest streamers in the entire world. Overall, he is someone who has been able to bridge the gap between generations. Moreover, he has done some huge collaborations that are always going viral on social media. Having said that, it should come as no surprise that Cenat would be approached by a political campaign. After all, we did just see Donald Trump do a stream with the likes of Adin Ross.

There have been numerous memes and jokes online about how Kai should stream with Kamala Harris. Well, as it turns out, the Vice President’s team has, in fact, reached out to Kai. However, Cenat is not interested, in the slightest. During his stream last night, Cenat noted that politics are not something he wants to get involved in. Unlike Adin Ross, Cenat is much more conscientious of his image and what he might portray to his fans. Given this polarizing political climate, this is probably a good idea.

Kai Cenat Speaks Out

The Kamala Harris campaign seems to be doing just fine right now. Yesterday, Harris announced Tim Walz as her running mate, and voters are loving the choice. During a rally in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Walz brought the energy, and it is clear that he is resonating with the average Joe. Only time will tell whether or not this translates into a bump in the polls. The election is just three months away, and the Democrats still have ground to make up.

Let us know what you think about these comments from Kai Cenat, in the comments section down below. Do you agree with his decision to stay out of politics and decline the invite? What did you think of the Donald Trump and Adin Ross stream? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Boosie BadAzz Left In Shock After Seeing Lil Uzi Vert In Latest Marc Jacobs Campaign

June 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Boosie BadAzz couldn’t believe what he was seeing after catching the pictures from Lil Uzi Vert’s newest campaign for Marc Jacobs. When the fashion company shared the rapper posing in their clothes on Instagram, Boosie popped up in the comments section of a repost from The Shade Room. “OMG WTF,” Boosie wrote under the post, as caught by XXL.

He was far from the only person with a negative reaction to the campaign. Other fans voiced their displeasure in the comments section as well. “I will NEVER purchase your products again!!!!” one particularly angry user wrote. “Who do you think your target market is!! How offensive to women!!!! To use a gay man to promote women products!!!! So sick of it!!!!” Another commented: “Gonna have to delete all his music now.”

Boosie BadAzz Appears Shocked During Hawks-76ers Game

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 10: Rapper Boosie Badazz reacts at the conclusion of the Atlanta Hawks 139-132 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime at State Farm Arena on January 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Other fans came to Uzi’s defense. “Y’all he’s worth an astounding 25 million… I don’t think he cares what you think about him,” one wrote. Another added: “F*ck the haters. This is a dope ass shoot. Good Uzi [fire emojis]. Let me hold that down. Haha pass it ovaa hea.” In the photos, Uzi shows off a limited-edition 40th Anniversary Tote Bag from the brand. The piece is available now on the company’s website as well as in select stores. Check out the post on Instagram below.

Lil Uzi Vert Stars In Marc Jacobs Campaign

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In other news, Uzi recently made headlines as their verse for an unreleased version of Kanye West’s “Fade” surfaced online, last month. The track was included on the album The Life of Pablo in 2016 but without Uzi’s contribution. Be on the lookout for further updates on Boosie BadAzz on HotNewHipHop.

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Kendall Jenner’s Topless Calvin Klein Campaign Photos Serve Sexy Holiday Style Inspiration

November 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kendall Jenner is the only one of her family’s six siblings who remains without children. Little sister Kylie is a mother of two, while the eldest Kardashian, Kourtney, just welcomed her fourth (and first with Travis Barker). Kim and Khloe have a total of six between them, and the only brother, Rob, is a father of one – Dream – who he shares with Blac Chyna. Likely, this often causes the 818 Tequila founder to feel pressure to settle down and start a family, but it doesn’t seem as though she and Bad Bunny are moving in that direction anytime soon.

Instead, Jenner has been deep in her modelling back ahead of the holiday season. We previously saw her (ass)ets front and centre in a festive Jacquemus campaign. Now, the California native is the face of Calvin Klein’s new advertisements, some of which see her flaunting her toned stomach and cleavage beneath a blazer without anything else providing modesty. “Tossed on tailoring. @kendalljenner wears the Soft Twill Relaxed Blazer and Trousers,” the brand wrote in their Instagram caption on Mondy (November 20).

Kendall Jenner Ditches Her Top in Calvin Klein Ad Campaign

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Of course, it wouldn’t be a Calvin Klein shoot without some comfy but sexy lingerie shots. We love seeing Jenner model lacy, dramatic looks for Victoria’s Secret, but these are far more subdued, with the 28-year-old donning a high-cut black thong and a simple, elegant black bra while sprawling out across a couch in a loft. Obviously, this outfit isn’t one for holiday dinner with the family, but it is perfect for surprising your bae during cuffing season.

More from Supermodel’s Holiday Shoot

Keep scrolling to see more content from Kendall Jenner’s latest campaign shoot of the holiday season. Which of her all-black outfits are you feeling the most? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Nelly Furtado’s New SKIMS Campaign Highlights Brand’s Fan Favorite Pieces

October 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nelly Furtado is the latest campaign star for Kim Kardashian’s clothing brand SKIMS, and stunned alongside various other female entertainers for the promotion. Moreover, Coco Jones, Kim Cattrall, Lana Condor, and Hari Nef also contributed to showing off these pieces, and this all had an interesting theme. The Canadian singer and songwriter highlighted and styled the looks herself, which cover a lot of fan-favorite, popular, and commercially successful pieces the brand’s offered so far. Also, she reflected on what her favorite piece to model was and what she thinks is special about this collection.

“Styling all of my SKIMS looks was so fun,” Nelly Furtado shared in a press release. “My favorite piece was the SKIMS Sculpting Mid Thigh Bodysuit. The fabric is amazing and feels so good and secure on my body. It makes me feel excited about getting dressed, and I love working it into my wardrobe for both work and play.” In addition, other pieces from this campaign include leggings, bras, and many more examples of comfortable fare. If you’re interested in checking out this SKIMS offering for yourself, you can shop what the campaign showcases on the brand’s website.

Nelly Furtado For SKIMS: Watch

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Of course, this isn’t the only high-profile return to the public space that the 44-year-old revealed recently. She also dropped a new single, “Keep Going Up,” alongside famed and iconic collaborators Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. Even though the trio’s return was a long time coming, it seems like we won’t have to wait much longer for even more new material. For example, Nelly Furtado recently told Vogue that she and Timbaland are hard at work, trying to craft something special for fans.

“We have plans, for sure,” she remarked. “I actually talked to Timbaland recently, and we had this amazing two-hour FaceTime call. We were talking about when we made Loose, and getting into all these stories.” For more news and updates on Nelly Furtado and the SKIMS brand, stick around on HNHH.

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Gucci’s Jet-Set Love Affair: Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny Take Flight

October 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kendall Jenner Bad Bunny Gucci Photo Credit Anthony Seklaoui

Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny have taken the world of fashion by storm with their latest campaign for Gucci. Dubbed “Gucci Ancora,” this campaign is a celebration of love and the power of travel, featuring the iconic duo showcasing a range of emblematic offerings from the Gucci Savoy collection.

Gucci’s creative director, Sabato De Sarno, handpicked Jenner and Bad Bunny to headline his debut Gucci Valigeria campaign. Lensed by the creative Anthony Seklaoui against the backdrop of an airport, the campaign captures the intimacy and excitement of traveling with a loved one. Jenner and Bad Bunny are pictured in head-to-toe Gucci ensembles, their classic GG monogram luggage by their side. Neon-accented “legacy pieces” inject a burst of color into their travel attire, making them stand out from the crowd.

The campaign is a testament to the love and creative spirit that lie at the heart of Gucci. In one particularly heartwarming shot, Jenner radiates joy as Bad Bunny cuddles her from behind. It’s a moment that captures the essence of their connection and the love that they share.

Gucci couldn’t contain its excitement about the campaign, exclaiming “Adventures await” in a social media post that shared footage of the couple strolling through the airport with their chic Gucci suitcases in tow.

This remarkable display follows the couple’s recent appearance at Milan Fashion Week, where they sat front and center at Gucci’s fashion presentation on September 22nd. Seated alongside the legendary Anna Wintour, the duo sported matching pairs of sunglasses, reaffirming their status as style icons.

In the world where fashion meets music, Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny are writing a new chapter, redefining Jet Set glamour with every step. The Gucci Ancora campaign is a celebration of their love, their style, and their adventurous spirit.

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