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JAY-Z Scores Revenge As Cop Takes Plea Deal In Champagne Theft Case

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One of three New York Police Department (NYPD) detectives who stands accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of champagne from JAY-Z has admitted to the wrongdoing and resigned from the force. The three men, Jonathan Gonzalez, Warren Golden, and Wojciech Czech, allegedly stole two unopened bottles worth $2,900 while patrolling for drugs at the Electric Zoo Music Festival on Randall’s Island. Gonzalez and Czech were charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property. Additionally, Golden and Gonzalez received charges of official misconduct for failing to prevent theft.

On account of admitting to the crime, Czech will only receive one count of misdemeanor petty larceny and serve 15 days of community service while resigning from the NYPD. “In addition to the alleged theft that occurred, none of these Officers stepped up and stopped this activity. Public confidence in the criminal justice system depends on members of law enforcement acting with the utmost integrity while on duty and following the same rules that apply to everyone else,” said District Attorney Bragg, as caught by AllHipHop.

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JAY-Z & Beyonce Attend Grammy Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) Beyoncé and Jay-Z attend the 66th. GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Bragg first indicted the trio back in May 2023. At the time, Czech and his legal team were much more adamant about his innocence. “(My client) is shocked and saddened by these allegations,” Czech’s attorney, Attorney Oliver Storch, said at the time. “He has pleaded not guilty and asks the public to withhold judgment until the charges can be fully addressed in the appropriate forum. Detective Czech loves being in the business of protecting and saving lives.”

Prior to Czech’s admission, Gonzalez owned up to the crime and quit as well. Be on the lookout for further updates on JAY-Z on HotNewHipHop.

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Metro Boomin Took Drake’s ‘Shut Up And Make Some Drums’ Advice And Is Now Hosting A ‘BBL Drizzy’ Beat Giveaway Online

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Thanks to Metro Boomin, Drake is currently learning a biblical lesson. Be careful what you ask for because you just might get it.

The pair’s seeming inescapable feud has fueled several diss track from others including Kendrick Lamar, and even a sketch on Saturday Night Live. Now, the general public has the chance to join in.

Following Drake’s “shut up yo hoe ass up and make some drums” advice, Metro Boomin did exactly that. Today (May 5), Metro launched a shared an instrumental online titled, “BBL Drizzy,” a call back to rumors (made by Megan Thee Stallion and Rick Ross) that his foe underwent several cosmetic procedures.

“Best verse over this gets a free beat,” he wrote.

Next, he shared the rules for the contest. “Just upload your song and hashtag #bbldrizzybeatgiveaway,” he wrote.

Most users saw Metro’s action as a clever way to have a laugh at Drake’s expense.

“Metro took Drake’s ‘make some drums’ personal and made a hit beat. Never seen a n**** make a diss beat in my life,” wrote one user.

“Dog making this into a contest IM CRINE,” laughed another.

But some took it as an opportunity to book their careers. Dozens of on the rise rappers have already begun posting their submissions in the hopes of locking in the collaboration.

This is the rap feud that no one asked for, but has become to entertaining to turn away from.

Janelle Monae, Latto And Quavo Link Up For “Champagne S**T” ATL Remix

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Janelle Monáe has remixed a fan-favorite and has added ATL’s top rappers to the song. Her song “Champagne S**t” which appears on her most recent fourth studio album The Age Of Pleasure, has received a fresh new update featuring Latto and Quavo. In this special ATL remix of “Champagne Sh*t,” Monáe unites her talents with the two fellow Atlanta rap luminaries, and it’s a song to remember. Throughout the song, the three raise their glasses in celebration of their achievements.

The infusion of Quavo and Latto into the mix introduces an additional dose of Southern flavor, enhancing the track’s already captivating appeal. However, fans will be pleased to know that Monáe’s initial verse and chorus are the same as her original version. Monáe, an artist known for her genre-blurring creativity and magnetic stage presence, has consistently pushed the boundaries of music and performance. With this remix, she demonstrates her commitment to evolving and experimenting with her sound while staying true to her roots.

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Janelle Monae Is Toasting To The Good Life

Latto, a rising star in the rap game, adds her distinctive flair to the track, complementing Monáe’s artistry with her own unique style. Meanwhile, Quavo, a seasoned veteran of the hip-hop world, delivers his signature charismatic flow, elevating the song to new heights. “Champagne Sh*t” ATL remix is a testament to the collaborative spirit and musical prowess of these three talents. Together, they create a dynamic blend of voices and styles that resonates with fans both old and new.

This remix is another jewel in Janelle Monáe’s crown, reaffirming her status as a trailblazing artist who’s not afraid to try new things. With the ATL remix of “Champagne Sh*t,” Monáe, Latto, and Quavo raise their glasses to success and invite listeners to join in the celebration of their musical journey. Have you checked out the remix yet? Let us know what you think on HNHH!

Quotable Lyrics:

[Quavo]

Bring some models and bring me more bottles
‘Cause we drinking champagne s**t (Champagne)
How much I spend on this ice on my collar
And I got a champagne wrist (Ice)
We gon’ drink ’til we faint now it’s tasting like water (Woo)
Proud of the times when we came from the bottom

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Bobby Shmurda Pops Champagne In Paris

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Bobby Shmurda’s living large these days, moving away from the rap game but still making sure his name isn’t forgotten. After all that he’s been through and many years of fans clamoring for his freedom, it’s still heartening to see him enjoy life. Maybe he’s still looking for his hat, though, because he recently hit up the City of Love and posed in front of the Eiffel Tower. To celebrate his Paris visit, the rapper got on the shoulders of an unspecified man, perhaps a local or just someone traveling with him. Moreover, he had a bottle of champagne and popped it all over the street amid incoming traffic.

Furthermore, his friend didn’t pass up the opportunity, and it was actually Bobby Shmurda who got off, not even waiting until he told him to do so. Before that, though, the man took a couple of swigs from the bottle and seemed to be enjoying himself a lot. The Brooklyn native shouted out another city legend (and the city of Paris itself) with his background music choice for the clip. Of course, what else was he going to play if not Kanye West and Jay-Z’s “N***as In Paris?”

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Bobby Shmurda Hits Up Paris With Some Champagne

However, it’s not like Bobby Shmurda’s media presence is entirely flexes and lavish times. For example, during a recent podcast interview, he wanted to specifically reach out to fans with some general but important life advice. Overall, the 29-year-old wants people to avoid negative criticism or situations by not basing themselves on what people say. He’s learned a lot throughout his life, especially when it comes to picking your battles and putting yourself first.

Meanwhile, Bobby might not be as prolific or hard-working of a rapper as he once was, but he still has a valuable perspective. Hopefully he continues to share that wisdom with others, especially a younger generation that might not know about his story. More importantly, though, hopefully he just keeps enjoying life as he should. On that note, stick around on HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Bobby Shmurda.

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Jay-Z Gifts Fan His Champagne At Renaissance Tour Stop

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Jay-Z has a history of some tricky interactions with fans who invade his personal space. At a recent stop in Toronto on Beyonce’s Renaissance tour, a fan tried to get the rap legend’s attention and got something unexpected. In a video uploaded to TikTok, a fan is standing just a few feet away from Jay and tries to get a fist bump from him. Much to his surprise, he decides not to fist bump and instead gave the fan the glass of champagne he was drinking. In the caption, the fan expressed his disbelief at the entire interaction. ““I went up to #jayz and asked for a simple Dap and he gave me his drink!!!!! I was in disbelief and shaking afterwards!” he said.

Jay-Z has been alongside Beyonce for much of the Renaissance tour. He was there when she closed the European leg of the tour in Poland. He was also present in an Instagram post she dropped from Paris. The pair were taking some time to relax before she began the North American portion of her tour. Jay also had the chance to pop up at Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin’s lavish 4th of July party. The affair came with an all-white dress code and celebrities showed out in bulk. Though even in a sea of memorable fashion Jay-Z managed to stand out with a watch that caught everyone’s attention.

Jay-Z Passes His Drink Along To A Fan

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I went up to #jayz and asked for a simple Dap and he gave me his drink!!!!! I was in disbelief and shaking afterwards! 😱 . @Beyoncé #beyonce #renaissanceworldtour #clubrenaissance #torontolife

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Jay-Z has been in the news as much for his business deals as anything else recently. The sports branch of his Roc Nation company is making some moves to try and enter the soccer market. It started just a few days ago when the company agreed to purchase a major soccer agency in Brazil.

Now they’re going even more international. News broke yesterday that Roc Nation has reached a deal with Italian Serie A soccer. The partnership aims to bring Italian soccer into the sphere of North American sports via Roc Nation’s influence. What do you think about Jay-Z giving his drink to a fan at a Renaissance tour stop? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Fans Get In Trouble For Popping Champagne Corks At Wimbledon

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A match at Wimbledon had to be briefly paused on July 9 due to fans popping champagne bottles in the stands. Champagne is a staple of Wimbledon, with over 20,000 bottles drunk each year at the two-week tennis tournament. While official venue rules state that bottles must be opened before fans take their seats, that is not always the case. In 2019, a match between Benoit Paire and Jiri Vesely had to be paused after a champagne cork flew onto the court.

Today’s incident occurred during a match between Anatasia Potapova and Mirra Andreeva. Potapova, ranked 23rd in the world, was the #22 seed at the tournament. Meanwhile, the 16-year-old Andreeva was making her Wimbledon debut. As Potapova prepared to serve, the loud popping of a champagne bottle echoed around Court 3. “Ladies and gentlemen, please, if you are opening a bottle of champagne, don’t do it as the players are about to serve,” requested umpire John Blom. Additionally, Andreeva would go on to upset her fellow Russian. She will face World number 18 Madison Keys in the fourth round.

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Celebrities Show Out For Wimbledon

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 09: Nicola Coughlan attends day seven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 09, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Amongst the game-disrupting champagne corks, plenty of celebrities have been spotted at the All-England Club over the past seven days. Middle Sunday was no different, with plenty of famous faces in attendance. Actress Sienna Miller (Interview, American Sniper) rocked up to Day 7 in a blue-and-white pinstripe suit. Furthermore, fellow actress Nicola Coughlan (Derry Girls, Bridgerton) looked wonderful in a simple white dress and a wicker handbag.

Wimbledon 2023 will be one of the most pivotal editions in history. Novak Djokovic is seeking to equal, or surpass, a whole host of records. With a title in London, Djokovic would equal Roger Federer’s eight career Wimbledon titles. Additionally, he would match the five consecutive Wimbledon titles record held by Federer and Björn Borg. He would also equal Margaret Court’s all-time record of 24 Grand Slam titles. However, he will face stiff competition from #1 seed Carlos Alcaraz. Follow all the latest sports news here at HotNewHipHop.

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Jay-Z And Paul McCartney Sip Champagne At Beyonce’s “Renaissance” Tour

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In recent photos, Jay-Z and Paul McCartney are seen enjoying some Champagne at Beyonce’s “Renaissance” world tour stop in London. The duo sipped on Jay-Z’s Armand de Brignac at the show, which was reportedly held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The event broken records, with Beyonce being the first act to ever sell out the London venue.

Fellow pop star Ariana Grande also attended the London performance, amid rumors that the two may be planning to collaborate soon. Fans speculate that Grande may be joining her on a new version of “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA” in the near future. Recently, makeup mogul and reality star Kylie Jenner also made an appearance at the “Renaissance” tour. She attended Queen Bey’s Paris show at the Stade de France with a group of friends at the end of last month. Future also showed his support in Paris, linking up with Jay-Z and leaving fans wondering if a future collab could be in the works.

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Jay-Z And Paul McCartney Enjoy Armand De Brignac

Last week, Beyonce surprised fans at her Barcelona tour stop by gifting them with merch after the show. Her performance made Spanish history, with a staggering 53,000 members of the Beyhive in attendance. The star also recently landed a spot on Forbes’ list of Richest Self-Made Women, alongside Rihanna and Taylor Swift. She comes in at No. 48, with a whopping net worth of $540 million.

Beyonce also recently shared a tribute to Tina Turner, who passed away last month, at the Stade De France. She performed a cover of “River Deep – Mountain High,” leading fans to get emotional. “I just want to take a second and honor Tina Turner,” she told her supporters. “If you’re a fan of mine, you’re a fan of Tina Turner. I wouldn’t be on this stage without Tina Turner, so I want you guys to just scream, so she can feel your love. I feel so blessed that I was allowed to witness her brilliance.”

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50 Cent’s Champagne Wins Big At Houston Wine Competition

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Some rappers just seem to be able to do it all, don’t they? 50 Cent will showcase his Le Chemin du Roi Brut champagne during the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Moreover, the bottle won in the Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition and became the Grand Champion Best of Show bottle. Also, the Queens rapper’s wine will be available at the Champion Wine Garden during the celebrations, from February 28 through March 19. Furthermore, this RodeoHouston event features live music, bull riding, promotion of agriculture in many different disciplines, and sporting events.

Still, Curtis Jackson’s victory seems all the more hard-fought when you look at the competition. In fact, all winning wines in the face-off will also be at the wine garden, located at Carruth Plaza between NRG Stadium and the Astrodome. 50 won the big prize against 3,071 other entries from 18 countries. If you’re interested in his winning champagne, it retails at shops like Spec’s Wine and Spirits for around $142. Also, Le Chemin won Reserve Grand Champions honors in 2021. “Almost made me faint,” Fif remarked when he heard the news.

50 Cent Shows Houston A Thing Or Two About Good Wine

Of course, this new accolade is one of many extracurricular achievements from one of the best gangster rappers ever. For example, the 47-year-old recently opened up about his new broadcast deal with Fox. This follows his incredibly successful run with Starz, through which Power and BMF established him as a TV mogul. “He is the rare multi-hyphenate with a deft hand at storytelling, no matter the format or medium,” expressed Fox Entertainment president Michael Thorn. “We’re looking forward to developing new and exciting series for Fox with him and his team.”

For his part, 50 said that the non-exclusive nature of his Fox deal allows him to work with anyone. Naturally, this bodes well for the business titan’s big plans moving forward. Still, don’t think that he’s left music alone, as he’ll appear on Nas and Hit-Boy’s King’s Disease IV and has an album on the way. Whether its his television empire or enduring rap legacy, stick around on HNHH for the latest on 50 Cent.

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