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Boosie Badazz Reunites With His Mom & Drops $50k On His Family For Christmas

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Boosie Badazz has made amends with his mother after the two had a falling out over his recent lawsuit against his brother. In a post on Instagram, Tuesday, he showed fans a picture of himself and his mom celebrating the holidays. He also revealed that he dropped $50,000 on gifts for his family for Christmas.

“BACK WITH MOMA!! HONOR THY MOTHER AND FATHER NO MATTER WHAT,” Boosie captioned the post. He had revealed the rift in his relationship with his mother during an Instagram Live post, earlier this year. “I lost a relationship with my mom and everything,” he explained at the time, before revealing that he would still go forward with the lawsuit. “I don’t give a damn. You think I’m dropping this lawsuit? I swear to God I ain’t.” 

Read More: Boosie Badazz Recalls Jeezy Giving His Mom $20k While He Was In Prison

Boosie Badazz Attends BET Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: Boosie Badazz attends the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Boosie also showed love to his aunts on social media for Christmas. “I bought seven Rolexes for seven of my aunties. I done gave away like $50,000 to all my family, I love my family, man. Everybody got $500 to $1,000. All my aunties got Rollies, my mama got diamond chain, bag, money,” Boosie said during a live stream. He added: “I love my aunties. My aunties used to watch me, and I was a b*tch-ass child, bro. My aunties took care of me, bro. I wish my Auntie Jean was here. Memories, man. Memories more important than anything.” Check out Boosie’s post for his mother below.

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Boosie’s jeweler, Mr Chris Da Jeweler, also posted a video showing off several bags full of gifts from the rapper to the family. Be on the lookout for further updates on Boosie Badazz on HotNewHipHop.

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“The Color Purple” Grabs Massive Opening Day

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The Color Purple recorded the second-best Christmas Day opening of all time, bringing in $18M this past Monday. The only Christmas Day opening to do better than The Color Purple was 2009’s Sherlock Holmes, which brought in $24.6M. Furthermore, the film opened to a 88% critic’s rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “Woke up to all the positive reactions to #TheColorPurple. What a blessing!!! Grateful to all who helped me make this film. Let’s continue to pack the theaters y’all,” director Blitz Bazawule wrote on X.

The film is the most recent reimagining of the seminal novel by Alice Walker. After Walker wrote the book in 1982, it was quickly turned into a film in 1985. The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and served as Winfrey’s breakout role. In 2005, an adaptation opened on Broadway and was revived in 2015. This year’s film is more of an adaptation of the musical than the original novel.

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Oprah Reveals Original Studio Vision For The Color Purple

Meanwhile, Oprah Winfrey has said that when she first approached studios with a pitch to remake The Color Purple, the studio heads wanted to cast someone like Beyonce or Rihanna in the film. “To be completely honest about it, if you were doing this film for $30 or $40 million, the interest in the cast would be very different. Once the film moved to $90 to $100 million, then everybody wants us to bring Beyoncé. Can you get Beyoncé or can you get Rihanna?’ So we’re sitting in a room saying, ‘Listen, we love Beyoncé. We love Rihanna, but there are other actors who can do this job.’ I do remember conversations about, ‘Y’all, Beyoncé is going to be busy this year.’ It wasn’t even a negotiation, because you’re not getting Beyoncé,” Winfrey told The Hollywood Reporter.

Instead, Winfrey was able to assemble an all-star ensemble cast. The film stars Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, H.E.R., and Halle Bailey just to name a few. The film is being helmed by Blitz the Ambassador, the Ghanian musician and director. He has previously released 2018’s Death of Kojo and the Lion King visual companion Black is King. The screenplay comes from playwright Marcus Gardley.

Read More: Taraji P. Henson Admits She Initially Ignored Oprah Winfrey’s Call For The Color Purple

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Drake Pays Homage To Mom And Adonis, Brings Live Singer To His Home

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Drake has had himself a year to remember. Overall, he went on a massive tour of North America with 21 Savage and even dropped a new album. Moving forward, he is going to have another big year in 2024 thanks to his upcoming tour with J. Cole. Although he vowed to take a break, it seems like Drizzy is more content when he is working. He has made being a workaholic a habit, and he will not be changing that up, anytime soon.

However, the man did get to take a bit of a break this weekend as he celebrated Christmas at his residence. As it turns out, his mom and his son Adonis were all there, and he made sure to show some love. In the image below, Drake can be seen with his loved ones, posing in front of a Christmas tree. Moreover, he paired this with a lengthy caption which showcases his gratitude. Not to mention, it flexes a bit of that lyrical prowess that has made him so popular.

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“Gifted you things with and without barcodes, gave with every fiber of my soul, Gia stones that glowed and Chanel flaps that overflowed, I even gave you the tools to avoid reaping what you sowed…but somehow different stories are being told on road,” he wrote. In addition to all of this, he also had a live singer performing in his house. In the video below, you can see the extent of the performance. Overall, this is a pretty cool way to celebrate the Holidays, although you need the kind of wealth Drizzy has to pull it off.

Some Live Music In The Graham Residence

Let us know what you think of Drake and his Christmas celebration, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on your favorite artists and their upcoming releases.

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Travis Barker’s Kids Alabama & Landon Get $150K G-Wagons From Rockstar Dad For Christmas

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We all wish we could give our loved ones the finest of everything come Christmastime, but unfortunately, only the top 1% seem able to give out luxurious gifts to others in their life with ease these days. People like Travis Barker, who have spent decades in the spotlight, are pros at doing it big at this point. Seeing as his teenage daughter, Alabama, celebrates her birthday on December 24th, the rocker has had no choice but to become an expert gift giver, making sure his princess feels every bit as special as she deserves.

As Page Six reports, the heavily tattooed artist went all out for Alabama’s 18th. On her Instagram Story she excitedly showed off her brand new Mercedes Benz G-Wagon from Travis, as well as the matching whip her older brother, Landon, got. Like many other American families, the Barkers were glad in festive pyjamas while running outside to check out their presents. The $150K vehicle was definitely the biggest treat the blonde beauty got, but it wasn’t the only noteworthy flex she posted online.

Read More: Alabama Barker’s Bright Blue Hair May Be Her Best Look Yet

Travis Barker Spoils His Daughter For Christmas and Her 18th

Alabama Barker G-Wagon

To carry all her must-haves from the family mansion to her SUV, Travis and his wife, Kourtney Kardashian, surprised the young socialite with a Hermes purse. “Your girl got her first Birkin,” Alabama bragged on her Story, showing off the ivory-coloured bag that comes with a minimum $24K price tag. Elsewhere, Kris Jenner gave her extended family member a $4K watch from Cartier, and her step-mom came through with a stunning diamond necklace.

Travis Barker has done plenty to prove he’s a great father this year, from supporting Kardashian through her fetal surgery before the Poosh founder gave birth to their son, Rocky. Of course, we haven’t forgotten about his musical skills either. Most recently, the Blink-182 star impressed us with his cover of Gunna’s “fukumean,” which you can revisit at the link below. For more music/pop culture news, make sure to check back in with HNHH later.

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Halle Bailey & DDG Bake Cookies, Her Behaviour Furthers Newborn Theories: Video

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Whether Halle Bailey and DDG have a newborn to care for or not, they’re certainly feeling the festive spirit this Christmas. Ahead of the annual holiday, the YouTuber was talking about how “amazing” life is on his Twitter, meanwhile, his girlfriend has been notably shielding her stomach from public view, but still stepping out and enjoying life. At this point, Bailey is well aware of the rumours surrounding her and her uterus since the summer, though she continues to avoid addressing them. Instead, The Little Mermaid actress is letting her body do the talking as she bakes holiday cookies with her man.

In the video below, Bailey struggles to get up from the table where she and DDG are cutting gingerbread into shapes. Her slow movements, grunt, and grip on the black surface are just a few clues social media sleuths are using to back up their theory she just game birth. Others include the size of the Atlanta native’s chest, and her hands, according to eagle-eyed viewers.

Read More: DDG & Halle Bailey’s Christmas Cheer Causes Speculation Actress Gave Birth: Report

DDG and Halle Bailey Are Feeling Festive

 
 
 
 
 
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“Beyonce taught her well, I f**k with it,” one person wrote in @theshaderoom’s comments. The mother of three somehow manages to be everywhere and nowhere all at once, especially keeping her family life as far away from the spotlight as possible. Seeing as the “Halo” hitmaker has long been a mentor to Halle and her sister, it wouldn’t be surprising for her to follow in Bey’s footsteps by setting boundaries with fans.

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Social Media Shares Their Theories

“You can tell she just delivered,” another IG user chimed in. “You can tell she’s breastfeeding. I think she’s smart for keeping it secret. Everything ain’t for the internet, cause them we will be all over them like… When y’all getting married. If they keep things private, they can run their own race. I’m gone stay over here and mind my business.” Do you think Halle Bailey and DDG are quietly celebrating their first Christmas as a family of three? Let us know in the comments, and keep scrolling to read more reactions.

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Bobby Shmurda Shares Wild Videos From His Christmas In Dubai

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Despite his notorious prison sentence which robbed him of much of his career momentum, Bobby Shmurda appears to still be living his best life. While many are gathered around their family for the holiday season, Bobby is currently hanging out in Dubai. Fans know that because he shared a series of wild videos to his Instagram story. They documented exactly how he’s spending the holiday season out there. Three of the videos were assembled into an Instagram post which fans reacted to in the comments.

“his new music kinda a*s but i’m happy he living good after jail,” one of the top comments reads in support of the rapper. Throughout the comments plenty of fans take the opportunity to show their love for Bobby. “he ducked off cause he got hella life to live 🙌, i fw it,” and “From the cells to the sea shells of Dubai” two other comments read. Check out the trio of hilarious clips and all the fan reactions to them below.

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Bobby Shmurda’s Holiday In Dubai

Lats month, DJ Akademiks revealed some interesting information about what he had to go through to get an interview with Bobby Shmurda. Right after the rapper was released from jail he was a hot commodity for rap blogs. So Akademiks had to prove he was serious to get an interview. “Yo, I waited… I think, like, ten hours for Bobby Shmurda when he just got out. I slept at the studio waiting for this n*gga. They kept telling me, ‘Oh, his jet is coming.’ They’re like, ‘Yo, when he lands, he wants to pull right up there.’ I’m like, ‘Can’t you just tell me when he’s actually even here?’ They’re like, ‘Nah, yo, just be on standby,” Ak explained.

Shmurda has been traveling quite a bit since being released from prison. In addition to Dubai, he’s also made his impact while on stops in London and Paris earlier this year. What do you think of the videos of Bobby Shmurda living his best life in Dubai during the holidays? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Kanye West’s Balmain Jacket Appears In Kim Kardashian Holiday Pics, He Takes Kids To Lakers

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The last few months of Kanye West’s life have been mostly about finishing and promoting his mysterious Vultures project. As has become tradition with the Yeezy founder’s rollouts, this one has been tumultuous and riddled with postponements. During an album listening event earlier this month we got a taste of what to come. At least one song is a collaboration with 10-year-old North, his eldest child. We’ve seen her showing her famous father plenty of love this year, from recreating one of his most famous looks for Halloween to flying overseas to be with Ye in Dubai as he finished his LP.

In the fall, sources were suggesting that West was planning to remain in the Middle East for Christmas. It was said that ex-wife Kim Kardashian might fly their four children to Italy to be with the DONDA rapper and his new partner, Bianca Censori. We now know they came to a different agreement. The evening of Santa’s visit the kids were at the annual Kar-Jenner festive gathering. Blue Ivy Carter also spent her night at the star-studded function. On Christmas Day, North and her two little brothers hit up the Lakers game with Kanye.

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Kanye West Takes Three of His Kids to Watch the Lakers on Christmas

 
 
 
 
 
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As Page Six reports, Chicago West didn’t appear to be with them, though she did join Kim, North, Saint, and Psalm for their family photos which appeared on Kardashian’s IG today (December 26). Everyone is dressed to the nines, as expected. However, his firstborn was sure Ye’s presence was at least felt by wearing his Balmain jacket from the 2016 Met Gala, even if Kimye isn’t on strong enough terms to post for portraits together at this time.

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North Rocks Her Dad’s Balmain Jacket in Family Photos

 
 
 
 
 
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Which of the four Kardashian-West kids do you think has the best style so far? Let us know in the comments below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Blue Ivy Carter’s Christmas Eve Plans Were Partying With The Kardashians

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Blue Ivy Carter’s 12th birthday is quickly approaching, and we’re curious to see how Beyonce and Jay-Z’s firstborn will celebrate in the new year. Though we haven’t heard the tween do much speaking in the public eye, we did see tremendous growth throughout her performances with her mother on the RENAISSANCE World Tour earlier this year. According to Queen B, Blue didn’t let herself get down in the dumps over online critics slamming her dance moves. Instead, the young Capricorn took the initiative to improve her skills, making her one of the highlights of each performance alongside the Houston native each night.

Since wrapping up RENAISSANCE, Blue has mostly been back to normal life – or as regular as it can be for one of the world’s wealthiest nepo babies. It seems she still had enough energy to step outside for the holiday season. The performer was hanging out at the Kardashian-Jenner family’s annual Christmas Eve celebration earlier this week.

Read More: Blue Ivy Carter’s “RENAISSANCE” Tour Dancing Got Better Due To Criticism, Beyonce Says

Blue Ivy Carter Was Outside This Holiday Season

 
 
 
 
 
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“THIS IS SMART BUSINESS CUZ NORTH AND BLUE CAN EASILY RUN HOLLYWOOD 😂,” one Instagram user wrote in @theneighborhoodtalk’s comments. We’ve seen plenty of what the latter is capable of, and at the same time, the former’s creative talents are becoming more noticeable too. She recently joined Kanye West at his Vultures album listening party, where the father-daughter duo debuted a collaborative song. Elsewhere, she’s expressed interest in following in her mom’s footsteps to overtake SKIMS one day.

The Kardashian-Jenner clan sure knows how to throw a holiday party, but that doesn’t mean things are always roses and rainbows in their homes. On a recent episode of their Hulu reality series, eldest sisters Kourtney and Kim got into yet another yelling match – this one in front of their grandmother while judging a bake-off. Check out the tense footage at the link below, and tap back in later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Taylor Swift’s Presence Couldn’t Save Chiefs on Christmas

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Taylor Swift Presence Couldn't Save Chiefs on Christmas

The Kansas City Chiefs had a very lackluster showing during their Christmas Day matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, and it left Taylor Swift and Patrick Mahomes’s wife, Brittany Mahomes, shocked.

Swift was present at the game in a Santa hat with her bae Travis Kelce’s number 87 on it. After a game-sealing run from Lamir White of the Raiders, Mahomes covered her face in shock as Swift held her. The Chiefs would fall 20-14 at Arrowhead Stadium, dropping their record to 9-6.

Patrick Mahomes is looking at the rest of the season positively. “I still believe that we can go do what we want to do,” he said in postgame.

Mahomes added, “We’re two games left that are guaranteed and then you talk about the playoffs and so all you can do is move on to that next day, get better then and try to be better the next time we step on the field.”

Mahomes was 27-for-44 for 235 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. On the other end, quarterback Aidan O’Connell only threw for 62 yards, but the Raiders’ defense continued to make brilliant plays to get the win.

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Bad Bunny Hosts Gift Giveaway For Kids In Puerto Rico & Surprise Show

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¡Gracias, Benito! Bad Bunny just gave back to hundreds of families in his native archipelago of Puerto Rico by hosting his fourth-annual “Bonita Tradición” event with his Good Bunny Foundation, in which he gave away a lot of Christmas gifts for the kids on Saturday (December 23). It was a very wholesome affair at Puerto Rico’s Convention Center, and it wasn’t the end of the festivities. The superstar artist also gave a surprise performance at a festival at the Luis Lloréns Torres housing complex, and it was nothing short of a heartening and joyous celebration. Clearly, rumors of a Kendall Jenner breakup hasn’t stopped his happiness this holiday season.

In addition, Bad Bunny also gave an important message to the youth at the surprise show. It centered around Puerto Rico’s government not giving this community their due respect and support, but that they still persevere and work hard to accomplish their dreams and do great things for the archipelago. Furthermore, it’s amazing to see how the fame hasn’t made him any less grounded or dedicated when it comes to his roots. The 29-year-old had another chart-topping album this year, but there’s nothing quite like some pitorro and pernil to truly celebrate a Boricua Christmas.

Read More: What Is Bad Bunny’s Best-Selling Album?

Bad Bunny Hosts Gift Giveaway In Puerto Rico

In other news, despite the joyous season, he’s not letting others take advantage of his hard-earned work and image. Bad Bunny recently blasted a track that emerged using A.I. to replicate his vocals, lyric, and sonic style, which became quite the hot trend in 2023. He’s definitely not the first artist to speak out negatively against these practices, and hopefully he will be among the last ones before that trend phases out. But alas, 2024 is going to be quite unpredictable, so there’s no telling what the industry is going to do next.

Benito Performs & Speaks To The Youth

Meanwhile, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio even got big U.S. rappers like Key Glock’s cosign this year. The Memphis MC remixed his track “MONACO,” and there are so many other connections between these worlds. If 2024 is kind to us, then we’ll get even more of these moments. For more news and the latest updates on Bad Bunny, stay posted on HNHH.

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