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Kevin Gates Rants About Homeless Woman Not Eating Chick-Fil-A Sandwich: Watch

April 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, Kevin Gates’ took to social media to air his frustrations with a homeless woman he ran into on the road. In a clip taken from his Instagram Story, the Louisiana-born performer explains that the woman was holding a sign asking for food, so he decided to order an extra sandwich at Chick-fil-A for her. Upon giving it to the woman, however, she didn’t eat it. Instead, she put it in her bag, leaving Gates annoyed.

“This kinda s**t piss me the f**k off,” he said of the incident. “I had got two sandwiches from Chick-fil-A., I gave this lady one of my sandwiches, right… I reach her this Chick-fil-A sandwich out the window, right. This muthaf**kin b***h done put my Chick-fil-A sandwich in her book sack and put the sign back up there.”

Kevin Gates Thinks Woman Should Have “Ate That B***h Right There”

While it’s certainly possible that the woman was just saving the sandwich for later, Gates didn’t stop there. He went on to suggest that she should have eaten it right in front of him, based on what her sign said. “Now, I thought you said you was hungry, you will work for food,” he explained, looking visibly irritated. “You shoulda ate that b***h right there, you so f**king hungry.”

While it’s unclear exactly what’s got Gates’ in such a bad mood, it’s possible that it could have something to do with all of the online clowning he’s been a victim of as of late. Earlier this month, for example, he debuted a bold Cuban link headband, which raised some eyebrows among social media users, who continue to question his sense of style. What do you think of Kevin Gates getting mad at a homeless woman for not eating the sandwich he gave her? Does he have a right to be upset, or is he just overreacting? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Will And Jada Smith Family Foundation To Close Following Post-Oscars Slap Revenue Decline

March 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The aftermath of the infamous Oscars slap involving Will Smith has taken an unexpected turn for the power couple, as reports emerge of their family foundation’s imminent closure. According to a recent report by Variety, tax filings reveal a significant decline in revenue and donations for the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation following the highly publicized incident. Despite indications that the foundation’s shutdown was in motion before the 2022 Oscars event, the decline in financial support appears to have accelerated the decision.

In 2020, the foundation boasted a substantial revenue of $1.7 million, followed by an even higher figure of $2.1 million in 2021. However, the numbers plummeted dramatically in 2022, with reported revenue dwindling to a mere $366,000. This stark decline speaks to the the impact of the controversy surrounding Will Smith’s on-air altercation with comedian Chris Rock during the 94th Annual Academy Awards. Sources close to the couple disclosed to Variety that the decision to wind down the foundation had been in the works prior to the Oscars incident.

Will And Jada Smith

HOLLYWOOD, CA – MARCH 02: Actors Will Smith (L) and Jada Pinkett Smith attend the Oscars held at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 2, 2014 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

The Smiths are now redirecting their focus towards private philanthropy, opting to contribute to charitable causes directly rather than through a formal foundation structure. The shift in approach aligns with their desire to maintain their commitment to philanthropy while adapting to changing circumstances. Signs of the foundation’s downsizing were evident even before the Oscars controversy. In 2021, the organization reduced payments to its only two staff members, and by 2022, there were no paid staff members remaining within the organization. Despite these internal adjustments, the foundation’s closure marks the end of an era for the Smith family’s philanthropic endeavors.

In the wake of the Oscars incident, Will Smith faced widespread criticism before issuing a public apology and stepping away from the spotlight temporarily. However, the actor has since returned with a new project, recently unveiling the trailer for the highly anticipated film Bad Boys 4 alongside co-star Martin Lawrence. As the Smiths navigate the aftermath of the controversy, the closure of their foundation marks a significant transition in their philanthropic efforts, highlighting their ongoing commitment to making a positive impact on the world, albeit through alternative means.

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Young Thug Gives Back From Behind Bars, Sponsors Christmas Toy Drive

December 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug is currently wrapped up in quite a bit of legal drama. He hasn’t let that stop him from giving back this holiday season, however. Recently, the embattled rapper joined forces with Peewee Roscoe and the Nexus Church to launch a Christmas toy drive. The event was hosted at Atlanta’s Trap Music Museum on Wednesday (December 20). It aimed to provide kids in need with gifts in time for the upcoming holiday.

“We are overjoyed to be in partnership with [Peewee Roscoe] and [Young Thug] to serve them, the families and children that will be blessed by this Christmas gifting initiative,” the church’s pastor said. “Giving shows the heart of God and it is our heart at Nexus to connect all with Christ within the community. We hope this movement of contagious unity will spread through the city and beyond.”

Young Thug Partners With Peewee Roscoe, Nexus Church For Holiday Charity Event

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Young Thug’s RICO trial is currently in recess and is scheduled to resume on January 2 of next year. Jurors were sent home by Judge Ural Glanville earlier this month after Thugger’s co-defendant Shannon Stillwell was attacked at the Fulton County Jail. Allegedly, another inmate named Willie Brown stabbed Stillwell multiple times.

The YSL founder isn’t the only artist fans have seen put their personal issues aside to pay it forward this year, however. Earlier this week, Cardi B attended a similar drive hosted by the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. The “Bodak Yellow” performer appeared to be in good spirits, posing for photos with fans despite her recent public split from Offset. What do you think of Young Thug sponsoring a holiday toy drive in the midst of his legal troubles? What about the rapper’s RICO trial picking back up in January? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Offset Hosts Second Annual Toyz 4 The Nawf Christmas Giveaway Event

December 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

For those that say the holiday season is all about giving back, Offset’s got you covered. The former Migos rapper has always loved giving back to his community and the holiday season is no different. Last year, he teamed up with the Ann Cephus Family Fund to give back to those in need around Atlanta during the holidays. They gave away toys and clothes while also getting families help setting up affordable internet service. The event was such a big success that they had another even bigger one this year.

The second Toyz 4 The Nawf took place over the weekend and managed to give back to even more families this year. “I want to thank you guys for supporting me on the second year of Toyz 4 the Nawf that I’m doing,” Offset said in an interview at the event. “I’m giving back to my community. I’m trying to inspire the youth and show them that your dreams can come true. And then when you’re blessed, you bless other people.” Check out a video he posted covering the event below.

Offset’s Christmas Giveaway Event

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Earlier this year, Offset released his first new album in 4 years Set It Off. The project had some impressive first-week sales numbers which led to it debuting in the top 5 of the Billboard 200. It also had an impressive feature list sporting appearances from Cardi B, Travis Scott, Latto, Future, Don Toliver, Chloe, Young Nudy, and Mango Foo.

While the album as a whole received slightly mixed reviews, fans were very excited about a few songs in particular. “SAY MY GRACE” with Travis Scott and “WORTH IT” with Don Toliver became two of the biggest hits from the album and landed on the Hot 100 in the week following its release. They joined “JEALOUSY,” the Cardi B collab that served as the album’s lead single. What do you think of Offset’s second Toyz 4 The Nawf event? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Offset Announces The Second Year Of His “Toys 4 The Nawf” Christmas Toy Drive

November 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Offset is no stranger to giving back, especially when it comes to impoverished families in his native Atlanta. He’s often teaming up with different charities and organizations to execute fundraisers designed to help low-income families around the city. That’s why it’s no surprise that for the second straight year, he’s partnering with the Ann Cephus Family Fund Corporation for a Christmas toy drive.

Last year’s Toys 4 The Nawf drive was a major success. Offset and his collaborators were able to provide support for 248 local families which added up to nearly 500 children. He referenced last year’s success in a statement confirming another drive for 2023. “We had a great turnout last year, and I’m hoping for an even better one this year. I’ve been so blessed this year, I’m excited to bless others. That’s the reason for the season,” the statement reads. This year they have even loftier ambitions, aiming to double the amount of families they help to between 500 and 600. The event is scheduled to take place this Saturday.

Offset Announces Second Annual Toy Drive

Offset at Billboard R&B Hip-Hop Live held at The Novo on August 8, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)

Last month, Offset released his new album Set It Off. The project saw him teaming up with numerous high-profile artists for collaborations. Travis Scott, Latto, Cardi B, Future, Chloe, Don Toliver, and Young Nudy all make appearances on the 21-track 60-minute album.

It was met with a pretty fond reception from fans as well and ended up surpassing its initial sales projects. The album sold more than 70k units in its first week which was good enough for a top 5 debut on the Billboard 200. It was the rapper’s first new album since 2019 when he released Father Of 4. It was also the first new album he released since his former Migos partner Takeoff was tragically murdered in November of last year. What do you think of Offset bringing back his Christmas toy drive for another year? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Nas Teams With Steve Stoute, & More To Give $500k To Underappreciated Artists

October 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nas, Steve Stoute, Ben Horowitz, and more have all come together with the Paid In Full Foundation to provide $500,000 to under-recognized artists in hip-hop. They are putting on the first-ever Hip Hop Grandmaster Awards and will give away 100% of the event’s proceeds to this end. They plan to honor Rakim and Scarface with the awards.

“Over the past several decades, Hip Hop music and culture rose from a local niche New York art form into a global phenomenon,” a statement on the Paid in Full Foundation’s website says. “In doing so, it has created countless careers, many fortunes, and, most importantly, gave hope and aspiration to a generation of young people.”

Nas With Steve Stoute In N.Y.C.

NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 06: (L-R) Nas and Steve Stoute attend the 2Pac Pop Up at Sweet Chick on April 6, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

It continues: “Unfortunately, many of the most impactful original artists never received recognition proportional with their exceptional contributions to arts and culture. The Paid in Full Foundation aims to rectify that through its grantmaking program, by both honoring the people who built Hip Hop and enabling them to pursue their creative and intellectual pursuits for the benefit of society.” Steve Stoute recently discussed his efforts with the Paid In Full Foundation during an appearance on the Rap Radar Podcast. “What I wanna do is, all of the artists who [came in] early who signed bad deals or were taken advantage of, that the least we could do is give to them,” Stoute said at the time. “Pay that forward and give to them.” Check out that interview below.

Steve Stoute Discusses The Paid In Full Foundation

He added, “No one’s ever done this before. No one’s given the people who’ve helped move this industry forward reparations of some sort for what they’ve done but didn’t get back.” Be on the lookout for further updates on the Paid In Full Foundation on HotNewHipHop.

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Children’s Ministry Asks Tokyo Toni To “Please Stop” Posing As If She’s Helping Orphans

August 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Recently, Blac Chyna’s mom Tokyo Toni took to social media to show off some charity work she claims to have been doing. She shared a clip of some kids enjoying food she allegedly helped provide, however, the children’s ministry she claims to have helped was quick to call her out. According to an account claiming to be the owner of The Blessed Kids Ministry, Tokyo blocked them on social media. They say that the 51-year-old is no longer helping them, but continues to go online claiming she does.

“Please am the owner of this kids under my orphanage ministry you blocked us but you show people that you help this kids please stop it,” they wrote. They continued, telling others to DM them for more information on the topic. “Sister it pains us when kids have no food yet we see her posting us showing people that she is giving us everything.”

Tokyo Toni Put On Blast By Alleged Children’s Ministry Owner

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For obvious reasons, the alleged ministry owner’s claims have gotten social media users talking. It’s unconfirmed whether or not the person claiming to own the children’s ministry is actually who they say they are. Regardless, the situation have proven to be a bad look for the reality star. Some are slamming Tokyo Toni for apparently pretending to help hungry orphans, while others are coming to her defense.

The comments section was also flooded with users joking about Tokyo’s time as a DoorDash driver. She previous claimed she did the gig to help fund her charitable endeavors. “You give when u can or when god places it on your heart to give,” one Instagram commenter writes. “We all know Tokyo Toni isn’t rich so the fact that she even donated to them 1 time shows what kind of heart she has.” Others note that although she shouldn’t feel obligated to donate, she should refrain from posting about it if she hasn’t.

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Quavo Makes Massive School Supplies Giveaway Dedicated To Takeoff

August 7, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In November of last year, former Migos member Takeoff was tragically shot and killed in Houston. In the wake of the tragedy, dozens of artists and celebrities poured out tributes for the influential rapper. Unsurprisingly, nobody has done more than fellow Migos alum and Takeoff’s actual family member Quavo. Earlier this year that reached a new peak. The rapper teamed up with Offset for a Migos reunion at the BET Awards. Despite the surprise, all the focus was on Takeoff as the pair paid tribute to their fallen band member.

Now Quavo has found an entirely new way to pay tribute to Takeoff. According to TMZ, he just hosted the second edition of his “Ultimate Back 2 School Giveaway.” The project gave away tons of school supplies, mainly backpacks, to over 240 families in the Atlanta area who needed them. They were given away as a part of a major event at The Gathering Spot which featured food, games, and even a DJ for the children and families attending. He wasn’t alone either as fellow Atlanta local 6LACK joined him at the event. While there many were wearing commemorative “94” jerseys, paying tribute to Takeoff by donning his birth year.

Quavo Gives Away School Supplies

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 05: Quavo and guest attends Quavo Cares and Tender ATL ‘Ultimate Back 2 School Giveback’ at The Gathering Spot on August 05, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Quavo Cares)

Quavo was set to release his new album “Rocket Power” earlier this month. A few weeks ago though, he had to push the album back from August 4th to the 18th. While the reasons weren’t specified the project is still expected to be out soon. Earlier today he shared a potential album cover for the project.

Quavo’s new album isn’t the only project coming that he has a hand in. Last month he announced that a posthumous Takeoff album was on the way featuring material the rapper recorded before his death. What do you think of Quavo paying tribute to Takeoff while donating school supplies to kids? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Cardi B’s Microphone From Infamous Incident Hits Auction Block

August 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In the aftermath of an intense interaction between Cardi B and an audience member, the microphone-turned-projectile is on eBay. The winner of this now-famous piece of equipment will have a cool backstory to tell their friends. Even better though, the proceeds are being split with two charities. Friendship Circle Las Vegas, which is where Cardi B performed, and the Wounded Warrior Project. The microphone is on eBay’s website for about a week and it currently is sitting at around $50,000.

The man responsible for this great deed is the owner of The Wave in Sin City, Scott Fisher. It is the audio production company that gave Cardi B her equipment. Fisher spoke with TMZ about the unmistakability of the mic. “It was pretty easy to track down the mic after the show because the white tape across the bottom of it says “MAIN.” His company is a large supporter of the nightclub scene in Las Vegas. If someone was looking to purchase this particular microphone, it runs the customer $1,000.

Debacle With A Happy Ending

Cardi B took the stage at Drai’s Nightclub on July 30 in blistering heat. The temperature reached 105 degrees and performing can be obviously very draining. So, it was reported by TMZ and numerous other sources that Cardi was asking fans to cool her off with water and ice during her show. One fan took that a little too aggressively and tossed her drink at the rapper. The fan filed a report for battery, but the situation now has a lighter undertone, with two charities receiving the divided final price of the mic.

The Wounded Warrior Project donates, “simple care and comfort items to the hospital bedsides of the first wounded service members returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.” The other organization is Friendship Circle Las Vegas. Their mission, “provides a fully-inclusive and non-judgemental environment that nurtures relationships and helps to create lifelong friendships for individuals with disabilities.” Be sure to let us know your thoughts on this whole situation below and stay locked in with HNHH for all the latest news and updates.

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50 Cent Partners With Sacramento Kings To Launch Youth Sports & Mentoring League

June 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent has teamed up with the Sacramento Kings to launch the Kings and Queens Rise Co-Ed Youth Sports and Mentoring League with his G-Unity Foundation. The New York rapper discussed the initiative during a recent interview with The Sacramento Bee.

He shared a link to the piece on Instagram, Monday, while adding in the caption: “It’s a great program KING & Queens rise. I had fun hanging out with the kids, if we keep them active, they won’t go get in trouble.”

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SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 30: 50 Cent sits with Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé court side before the Sacramento Kings game against the Indiana Pacers at Golden 1 Center on November 30, 2022 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

In the actual interview, 50 Cent remarked, “I think idle time is the devil’s time. Especially in inner cities where you got so many different distractions, so many different influences, positive and negative.” He added: “They get a chance to be part of that team effort. I think it teaches them lessons that are priceless in the early stages.”

It’s not the first time 50 Cent has worked with the Kings’ organization. His beverage company, Sire Spirits, is one of the team’s official partners. The interview comes as 50 Cent prepares to embark on what could be his final tour.

50 Cent Partners With The Kings

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50 Cent explained that his upcoming Final Lap Tour might be his last world tour during a recent post on Instagram “Because ticket sales are doing so well they’re adding new markets so the UK, North America, and possibly Australia will be in there. I gotta get to Africa, I got a lot of spots I gotta hit before I be done, because this is the Final Lap Tour. I won’t be running around like this no more,” he told his fans. He added: “I gotta do my film and television stuff and got a lot of other things going on behind the scenes that I gotta work on. So I won’t be out touring as much as I’ve been touring… I’m having fun this time because it’s set up to enjoy myself, we not feeling pressure.”

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