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Ray J Sparks Concern Among Doctors & Friends With Bizarre Face Tattoos

April 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ray J is once again making headlines for some wild stuff, although this might be a little more tame in many’s eyes. In fact, he’s been on an upward trajectory as of late, with the biggest story about him recently being some dating rumors with Sukihana that really ignited over this past weekend. However, the Mississippi entertainer is drawing a lot of concerned, amused, or perturbed reactions online due to his new collection of face tattoos. They include the names of his children, Melody and Epik, plus the logo of his Tronix TV network, as he showed off on Instagram Live on Monday (April 22).

“Everybody tripping,” Ray J remarked, indicating that his friends and even medial experts are pretty worried about this decision and apparently his mental health. “I had a few doctors call me and DM me. Thank you, I appreciate the love because if you worried about me, then please let me know. If I’m falling by the wayside, If I’m going left, help me go right. I’ma listen. Straight up.“ Then, he relayed plans to make them even larger on his face despite concerns, and claimed that they were unfinished at the moment.

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“I’m about to go finish them right now, and I’ma really go big today,” Ray J planned out, which probably didn’t help with folks already expressing concern. “When I’m done with them, then I think everybody might f**k with them. But if they don’t, you ain’t got to look at me.” Furthermore, in a separate clip, he explained that, while he thinks the tats make him “look real unattractive,” it was his intention to make it so that he probably wouldn’t appear in more movies or TV shows, thus allowing him to focus on more executive and behind-the-scenes entrepreneurship.

“It’s all in for me now,” the 43-year-old posited. “I did this on purpose.” Nevertheless, what do you think about these face tattoos? Is Princess Love’s ex making the right boss move here to avoid TV and movie deals or was there a simpler way to do this? Drop your thoughts on all this in the comments section below. In addition, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and more updates on Ray J.

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Boosie Badazz Wants His Son Tootie Raww To Smoke Less Weed

December 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz is spending a lot of time with his family this holiday season, gifting them a whole lot and having a great time together. However, these outings and parties are also showing him just how much his son Tootie Raww is smoking these days, which caused some concern. “He gon’ turn into a weed plant,” the Baton Rouge MC said on IG Live on Thursday (December 28). This was when he asked where Tootie was and someone replied that he was outside the house smoking in his car. Still, at least the Trill Entertainment affiliate admitted that he was probably the same when he was young, so he knows there’s plenty that could change.

“He a weed plant with shoes on,” Boosie continued. “Everything revolves around smoking. I was just like that, I can’t talk.” “The first thing you do in the morning, huh?” he asked Tootie when he found him outside in his car. The 41-year-old’s son laughed it off, saying that he didn’t even notice his dad, so it seems like it’s not really that serious of an issue. Still, it’s good that Badazz is keeping an eye out for his kid, even if he’s getting older. After all, it’s never too early or too late to quit.

Boosie Chastises Son For Weed Use: Watch

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Furthermore, Boosie is also looking out for Tootie when it comes to his feud with NBA YoungBoy and Kodak Black. “I wouldn’t know what to do if my son get a murder charge,” he said on IG Live. “I gotta stop him from crashing out. Then it worry me more all them lil n***as around him clutching. It’s easy for something to happen. Got me worried as a daddy. You got s**t around you, everybody clutching. That’s how that s**t happen.”

Meanwhile, Raww is happy to boast about his earnings from “trapping” online, so he’s still going through growing pains in the industry and media limelight. Hopefully it doesn’t result in any negative developments or behavioral patterns. But with the “Wipe Me Down” artist watching over him, maybe he will know exactly how he can reach his son through the things he faced, too. For more news and the latest updates on Boosie Badazz, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Lil Wayne’s Apparent Facial Swelling Sparks Concern Among Fans

December 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As of late, some of Lil Wayne’s fans have expressed concern for the rapper, claiming that his face appears to be swollen. Countless commenters are weighing in on images of the artist from recent interviews, and discussing what could be causing the apparent swelling. Many speculate that the root cause could be drug use or a medical issue, with some even suggesting that he’s suffering from kidney failure. “This serious and he could die in a weeks time,” one very concerned commenter speculates. “Them kidneys are going out along with that liver,” another rumors.

While some fans are worried for the hitmaker, others are coming to his defense. Many are noting how there are several reasonable explanations for why his face could be swollen. Various commenters also claim that he recently had a dental procedure, which could have prompted some inflammation in his mouth area. Many others think he could have simply gained a few pounds, or are chalking up his new look to aging. “That aint nothing but a dentist visit,” one commenter claims. “He probably gained weight in his face,” another says. “Why y’all always assume the worst?” Lil Wayne has yet to address the situation.

Fans Speculate That Lil Wayne Is Dealing With Health Issues

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Obviously, there are just as many normal explanations for why his face could be swollen as there are concerning ones. People’s appearances can change for a plethora of reasons, and most of them aren’t any cause for concern. With that being said, Lil Wayne could be holding back from responding to the speculation because he doesn’t feel as though it’s significant enough to address. If there is actually a health issue at play, however, it’s important for fans to remember that he has a right to privacy, especially when it comes to his physical and emotional well-being.

What do you think of Lil Wayne’s face seemingly appearing swollen? Do you agree with those claiming he should seek medical attention? Do you think fans are just overreacting? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Yung Miami Fans Express More Concern For Her Amid More Diddy Allegations

November 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Amid a wave of further sexual assault accusations against Diddy, more fans than ever are expressing concern for Yung Miami. For those unaware, they had an on-and-off-again fling that’s never explicitly been labeled or official, but that had them spending a lot of time together. Now that his alleged behavior is the subject of multiple lawsuits, people are wondering whether she suffered any of these claims. Not only that, but fans found it hard to speak on this given that the City Girl has been pretty silent on the matter so far for understandable reasons. Still, this concern also caused some dangerous debate on whether she is accepting Sean Combs’ side as the truth or if she chose to distance herself altogether.

From Cassie’s initial lawsuit against Diddy, fans already drew a connection with Yung Miami. After these subsequent legal filings, though, the conversation shifted to a much more serious tone as new alleged details drop like bombs in the news cycle. However, we must acknowledge that this is all speculation when it comes to her reactions until we hear from her directly. That probably won’t happen for a long time; at least, until all the legal considerations fall out of the picture.

Yung Miami’s Fans Speak On Diddy Situation

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Unfortunately for the Florida native, this also caused some of her previous beefs to escalate with this new angle. For example, DJ Akademiks blasted her for staying silent amid this whole chaos as of writing this article, despite the complex nature of it. “Yung Miami loud a** aint tweet in 4 days… cmon.. dont make it this obvious lOl,” he expressed on Twitter on Sunday (November 19). “No Way diddy staged them sad a** pics… Lol Im in the media.. i know that s**t cap asf.. lol. Bruh settled the case tho… no need for them sad a** staged tmz pics.”

Meanwhile, she’s still happy to share other things about her life, like her Friendsgiving set-up for the holidays this year. But whether the rapper will actually play a role in this legal situation is anyone’s guess, at this point. No matter when we find this out, there will be plenty of fans keeping her safety and best interests at heart. For more news and the latest updates on Yung Miami and Diddy, stay logged into HNHH.

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Justin Timberlake Is Worried About Britney Spears’ Upcoming Memoir: Report

October 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Britney Spears’ upcoming memoir The Woman In Me, releasing October 24, shook up a lot of people. For example, many fans are antsy as to what she will reveal, what will be included, and how the public will perceive her after its commercial opening. Other folks like her father and ex-husband are reportedly unbothered by it, although that’s purely based on speculation and secondhand source reports. As if that wasn’t enough, we have another one of those to unpack, this time from Page Six. According to sources that spoke to the outlet, her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake is “concerned” about what this book will include.

“He’s very curious what she’ll reveal from their relationship,” one source reportedly alleged to Page Six. “It’s eating at him.” While this sounds very dramatic, it’s because many expect The Woman In Me to not paint a flattering image of people in her life. After all, Britney Spears has been through a lot of hardship, personal battles, feuds with close family, friends, or partners in her life, and so on. In fact, a recent Us Weekly report claimed that the memoir goes “hard” at Justin Timberlake.

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Britney Spears Book Justin Timberlake Concerned The Woman In Me — Justin Timberlake & Britney Spears (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

However, other alleged reports suggest otherwise. According to Page Six, a publishing insider maintained that The Woman In Me is “not a takedown” of any particular individual, or meant to take down anyone. “This is Britney finally getting a chance to tell her empowering story, and it’s nothing more than that,” they alleged to the publication. Given Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s relationship history, though, one could understand why the latter would be a bit on edge. They broke up in quite the high-profile way after three years of dating, which was back in 2002.

They made songs about each other, refused to go into detail about why they split, but also made sneaky comments about both of them being wrong. Overall, it remains a pretty messy affair to this day, as the “Everytime” superstar called the “Cry Me A River” entertainer out in 2022. Do you think there are more skeletons in the closet here? Let us know in the comments down below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

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IShowSpeed Sparks Fan Concern For His Health After Canceling Stream Last-Minute

August 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

One of the biggest streamers today, IShowSpeed, has unfortunately been unable to get back to his craft in some time. Moreover, Darren Watkins Jr. recently went to a hospital in Tokyo after he suffered painful headaches and medical officials discovered that he had a sinus infection. While he fortunately recovered from this, he had to go back to a facility shortly after, and many fans are worried about his health. In fact, his run-in at the hospital almost rendered his eye unable to see, but doctors were able to assess the situation and prevent that. Considering these difficult and unforeseen complications, it’s unclear whether this will be a significant long-term factor affecting his content.

Furthermore, IShowSpeed actually planned to return with a stream on Thursday (August 10), but canceled it at the last minute. Not only did the sudden news disappoint fans hopeful for a return, it made them wonder whether it has something to do with his health issues. This hospital visit in Tokyo was back in July, so at least in Internet and streaming time, it’s been a while since we’ve seen him on our screens. Later, fans confirmed their worries when Speed said that he wants to come back to the live online space once he feels completely recovered.

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IShowSpeed Stream Canceled Health — IShowSpeed pitch side before the Premier League match at Craven Cottage, London. Picture date: Sunday November 13, 2022. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)

Sure, many fans expressed disappointment and even anger at this, but others took a more rightfully empathetic approach. After all, we don’t even know how much his streams affected his health in the first place, whether it was this infection or other areas of well-being. Previously, IShowSpeed had let fans know that doctors diagnosed him with a cluster headache, the cause of which is still unknown. During his stay in Tokyo, supporters in the hospital area gathered outside of it and chanted his name to lift his spirits.

Meanwhile, news broke just recently that he arrived in the United States safely following this scare. It’s been a hectic few weeks for the online sensation, with him getting in cahoots with the Kardashian clan shortly before this whole ordeal. With that in mind, we hope that he continues his steady recovery and can fully enjoy his return to the screen. On that note, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on IShowSpeed.

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Doja Cat Says She Doesn’t Love Fans, Sparks Concern With Bloody Instagram Posts

July 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

After dropping Planet Her in 2021, Doja Cat was sitting pretty at the top of the music industry. The project brought her plenty of commercial success, including numerous awards and viral dances on TikTok. In the time since then, however, the California native has grown and changed considerably, making it clear to the world that her next LP is coming with an all-new persona from her.

Much of what Doja has been sharing on social media over the past few months has led to confusion, as it’s difficult to decipher between when the 27-year-old is being serious, or simply trolling. Over the past week, she’s been having a particularly difficult time in the online space, specifically in relation to her new romance with J. Cyrus, who’s previously been accused of grooming minors. In response to the backlash, Doja publicly renounced her followers who call themselves “Kittenz,” and even made it clear that the adoration her listeners feel for her isn’t mutual.

Doja Cat Doesn’t Love Her Kittenz

Doja Cat responds to fans asking if she can say she loves them:

“i don’t though cuz i don’t even know yall” pic.twitter.com/BBmNKZxqT1

— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 23, 2023

“My life, my rules, my style, my attitude,” the “Say So” singer wrote on Threads amid all the drama. “I wanna hear you say (I do love you guys) as usual you say to your fans,” one person replied, seeking comfort from their favourite artist. “I don’t though, ‘cuz I don’t even know y’all,” Doja coldly shot back. “And we don’t know you,” another user chimed in.

“But we have supported you through thick and thin. Mind you, you’d be NOTHING without us. You’d be working at a grocery store making songs on f**king garage band, miss high school drop out,” they ranted. This didn’t seem to phase Doja either, as she clapped back, “Nobody forced you. Idk why you’re talking to me like you’re my mother b**ch, you sound like a cr*zy person.”

Singer’s Instagram Feed Raises Eyebrows

Doja Cat is well aware that she’s not the public’s favourite person right now, but still, she continues to push people’s buttons by being herself. Keep scrolling to see some of the most unusual things to land on her IG feed over the past few days, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Jay-Z A.I. Verse Scares Hip-Hop World

March 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The hip-hop world’s been reacting to A.I.-generated songs, voice replications, and filters for a while, but it just took a whole new scary step. Moreover, a recent audio clip surfaced on social media of an A.I.-generated verse from Jay-Z, complete with lyrics and voice mimicry as if it was a recorded product. After it exploded on the Internet, some of hip-hop’s most notable behind-the-scenes figures (and greatest defenders) spoke out against it. However, perhaps “scary” isn’t the right word, as leaders like Young Guru are more concerned with how this will tangibly impact artists. He acknowledges that technology will continue to evolve and shape itself regardless, but that we must be ready to protect our art.

“I’ve been trying to tell everyone that this is where we are now with AI,” he wrote on Instagram, posting the clip in question. “For some reason this one got everyone’s attention. So what do we do. On one hand I’m well aware that you can’t stop technology. Once the genie is out of the box you can put him back in. On the other hand we have to protect the rights of the artist. Not only artist but everyone in society. People should not be able to take your Name, Image and Likeness without permission. We have to add the voice to this law.”

Young Guru Posts Words Of Concern After A.I. Jay-Z Verse

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“We have to learn from past mistakes,” he continued. “You would be a fool to chase every person that is going to do this. We learned that lesson with Napster. The only way I see to deal with it is to change the law. There are so many different opinions. We could change the United States law tomorrow but the internet is world wide. What a time we live in!!”

Furthermore, 9th Wonder commented “My God,” and DJ Clark Kent wrote, “This is terrible.” While Guru previously warned fans of A.I. thanks to a Kendrick Lamar voice filter that can alter one’s voice to mimic his, this is an even deeper issue. As such, the hip-hop world might be intimidated by technology, but seems as committed as ever to defending its roots, culture and artistry. For more on Young Guru, Jay-Z, and A.I.’s revolutionary (and worrisome) evolution in music, stick around on HNHH.

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Ayesha Curry’s Weight Loss Has Fans Expressing Concern: “Looking Too Thin”

March 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ayesha Curry is usually in the headlines for reasons related to her heart-melting beauty or her relationship with Steph. As of late, however, it’s been her changing figure that’s caught fans’ interest. Surprisingly, she hasn’t been shy about revealing her secrets. Earlier this year, the 33-year-old spoke candidly with PEOPLE about her years-long health journey. Her hard work has ultimately resulted in a 35-pound weight loss.

“One of my big resolutions for January is going to be to build a little bit of lean muscle,” she explained at the time. “I’ve lost 35 lbs. over the past year, which I’m really excited about, but now I want that definition and I want to feel strong in my skin.” Curry specifically noted that setting intentions and goals are things that helped keep her motivated, as well as manifestation.

Ayesha Curry Gets Candid About Weight Loss

Ayesha Curry attends the 2019 James Beard Awards at Lyric Opera Of Chicago on May 06, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

As she shed weight, the mother of three’s followers took note of her changing appearance, which has only continued to look slimmer in recent weeks. On Thursday (March 16), Curry shared stunning photos of her in beautiful Abu Dhabi, where she wore an elegant dress on the Forbes 3050 International Women’s Day summit red carpet. While her skin’s glow and the smile she bares in the second image make it seem as though she’s happy and healthy, some couldn’t help but feign concern for the socialite in her comment section.

“The weight, I pray sister is well!” one person wrote. “Hopefully [it’s] not Hollywood peer pressure!” Another chimed in with, “Beautiful as always but looking too thin.” Thankfully, not every response that came in was criticizing Curry. “I despise this society where people are constantly making comments about someone’s weight,” one frustrated user began ranting.

They went on, “Even if you have good intentions they might not feel the same way. They might like to be smaller or bigger, etc. and I feel like every woman has a tarnished relationship with their weight and body because of this. Just say she [looks] good.” Keep scrolling to read more reactions to Ayesha Curry’s recent weight loss, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Britney Spears’ Family Stages Intervention

February 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Britney Spears’ behavior as of late caused a lot of concern in her inner circle, who planned an intervention for her to get help. Moreover, TMZ reported that sources close to Britney expressed concern for her well-being and mental state. In fact, one source close to Spears reportedly told the outlet, “I’m afraid she’s gonna die.” Furthermore, the publication’s sources spoke of her drug use habits and demeanor, and how it got to a point of overwhelming worry. For example, they claim that she takes meds to “hype her up” and is “flying off the handle” by not taking stabilizing medication.

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According to TMZ‘s report, various people close to (and concerned for) the star singer staged an intervention for her. Furthermore, this group consisted of her husband Sam Asghari, her manager, an interventionist, and doctors to be present during the intervention. Moreover, her manager rented a house in Los Angeles for a few months. Reports indicate that the plan was to take Britney to the house on Tuesday (February 7) and for that group to urge her to get help. Also, TMZ reported that her father Jamie Spears and her two sons were not involved in this strategy. As readers may recall, her relationship to them is particularly strained.

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Not only that, but they planned for the 41-year-old to stay at the rented house for up to two months. As such, she could receive medical treatment as well as psychological counseling. However, everything changed when Britney became “somewhat aware” of the plan. For some reason, they canceled intervention and the whole process. Still, this struck people as odd. Upon the news, TMZ asked sources close to Britney and Sam why the plan didn’t work out. Unfortunately, they got no answers back.

Meanwhile, the publication’s sources said that Spears met with a doctor on Wednesday afternoon (February 8). Although it’s good news, it’s unclear whether the doctor is a physician or a therapist. Still, sources told TMZ that their session “went well.” Hopefully, that’s a sign of the singer’s path towards peace and health. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest updates on this story.

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