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Janet Jackson’s Performances Slammed By Nephew For “Degrading & Objectifying” Women

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When you’re in a family as big as Janet Jackson is, there’s bound to be drama from time to time. The most recent tidbit of gossip to catch the eye of bloggers comes from TJ Jackson’s Twitter page, where he markedly shared his thoughts on his aunt’s past performances. His comments came in response to another user who shared a salacious video of the R&B vocalist grinding on a man and feeling him up as the audience watched on.

“I never liked when she did this in concerts either” he explained, proving that he’s not hypocritical for calling out Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion over their controversial “WAP” song in other tweets. “I don’t like when females are overly sexualized in art… It degrades and [objectifies] women in a way that’s not healthy,” he went on to say. Afterward, he confirmed that he has a preference for the “That’s The Way Love Goes” version of Janet.

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TJ’s comments didn’t take long to earn him dozens of angry and confused replies, many of which he gave the time of day to. When asked by a follower what his thoughts would be on a similar performance from a male, he explained, “It’s unfair, but men aren’t as objectified as women. Nevertheless, to me, it diminishes it and leads to other stereotypes.” The way the singer sees it, “vulgarity is not art,” rather, it’s used to create shock and awe.

“[It] can lead to perceptions, and even worse, role models that don’t help our advancement,” his post concluded. Despite those continuing to come at him, the 44-year-old made it clear in several well-written tweets that his stance is what it is, but he still has love for his aunt. Elsewhere in the debate, others tried to call out TJ for trashing Janet when the “Rhythm Nation” artist‘s brother was known as something of a sex symbol during his prime.

TJ Defends His Late Uncle, Michael

“So when Michael grabbed his crotch and even got his video banned for vulgarity, did that diminish his art?” one person pressed TJ. “[Because] you could argue he, at times, was more vulgar than Janet,” they added. Not long after, MJ’s nephew came to his late uncle’s defense. “His videos never objectified women,” the father of four pointed out.

He then wrote, “That’s my issue. I can’t understand why you would be okay with that. I’m trying to teach my daughters to be queens, not hoes.” Do you think that Janet Jackson’s past performances were too sexy? Sound off in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Nas Gets Emotional Reflecting On Late Mother During MSG Concert

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Nas gave a powerful tribute to his late mother during his sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden on Friday (February 24), during which he reflected on her perseverance and permanence. Moreover, he got quite emotional during his honoring and took a moment to lightly joke about his street status. Of course, the Queens MC has an incredibly long, illustrious, and hard-fought career to look back on. While he faced many bumps, obstacles, and outright tragedies on his way to the top, he carries those emotions with a badge of honor. As such, his statement came off as incredibly resonant and with the weight of his life on his shoulders.

“My mother worked across the street at that post office,” Nas remarked. “And she’s here with me tonight! I love you, Mom! Got emotional in this s**t! Don’t get it f***ed up, I’m still a real n***a! Aye, ma’, we did it! Every project n***a, we made it!” While the “Represent” rapper gave his remarks, the crowd cheered in support of his triumph and vulnerability. Even though he balanced his emotion with playful posturing, it was still quite a heartwarming and impactful moment, with his full band performing passionately in the background.

Nas Honors His Mother In Reflective Concert Moment

Meanwhile, those who wish to see Nasty Nas on stage for themselves are in luck, and hopefully they’re Wu-Tang fans, too. The two rap legends just announced a new rendition of their “N.Y. State Of Mind” tour, with dates throughout summer and fall worldwide in 2023. Furthermore, they’ll kick things off in May for a few European dates until June. Then, they’ll hit Nashville, Tennessee in September and keep it running across the States until California’s show on October 22nd. Tickets go on sale this Friday (March 3), with a Live Nation presale opening the day before.

Meanwhile, Nas always strives to keep his roots alive, and by extent his mother. His incredible run of recent albums with Hit-Boy don’t compromise on what made his initial artistry and experiences so captivating. As such, with new shows on the horizon, the rap icon will continue to bring the streets and the art of hip-hop to new audiences. With all that in mind, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news, updates, and greatness from Nas.

GloRilla Throws Wig At Fans Who Tried To Snatch It Off

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GloRilla’s concert highlights continue, as she recently threw her wig at a crowd of fans who were trying to snatch it off. Moreover, the Memphis MC performed at one of her last tour stops in Philadelphia and took a moment to crowd surf. As she made her way through the rowdy patrons, many hands tried to grab her wig. In various social media clips, you can see the “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” hitmaker look back incredulously at fans. However, she took matters into her own hands when she took the wig off and threw it in the crowd.

In fact, she even referenced the occasion in a cheeky tweet published shortly after her show. “Dey tried to take my wig while I was crowd surfing so I snatched it off & threw it in da crowd,” she wrote. After posting some laughing emojis, she added, “Philly was lit.” Furthermore, this is part of a recent saga of Glo’s noteworthy performance moments, ranging from the outstanding to the unfortunate. For example, Cardi B recently came out at the 23-year-old’s concert at her home city of New York. Of course, they performed their recent hit “Tomorrow 2” together to an overjoyed audience.

GloRilla Takes Wig Off After Fans Try To Snatch It

Another instance of GloRilla’s live stardom occurred when Moneybagg Yo gifted her an iced-out Bread Gang Entertainment chain on stage. However, not all of her exploits resulted in triumphant moments. When patrons discovered that Glo was hosting and not performing at an Oakland nightclub, they threw water on her as she walked by. Afterwards, both her and label boss Yo Gotti responded to the incident, and also to promoters blaming them for not fulfilling their performance agreement.

“$30K to perform,” Gotti posted on Instagram with crying-laughing emojis. “[You] must [have] booked Lil Glo, NOT Big Glo #CMG.” On her end, Glo tweeted “Ain’t no ho spit on s**t!!!!!! Ask dat ho how ha face feel doe. No way you think I’m performing when you paid for a hosting, crazy tail self.” Since then, stories around her tour have been much more positive. Regardless, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on GloRilla.

Moneybagg Yo Ices Out GloRilla With Bread Gang Chain

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Moneybagg Yo just gifted a custom iced-out Bread Gang Entertainment chain to fellow Memphis rap star GloRilla. Moreover, the exchange seemingly occurred at one of Glo’s concerts recently, and fans cheered on for them. Bagg hyped the “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” star up and they embraced for a moment. Also, it looks like Yo Gotti, who runs GloRilla’s label CMG, was also on stage for the gift. Afterwards, she took to Instagram to show it off and thank the “Wockesha” rapper, although the chain is frankly a bit illegible. Regardless, it was a pretty notable on-stage moment and a show of solidarity between different Memphis camps.

While Glo’s signed to CMG and not Bread Gang Entertainment, which is Bagg’s label, all artists on stage are with CMG, which many people forget. Moneybagg signed with Gotti to much surprise and discussion considering they’re from historically rival parts of the city. However, since then, it seems the focus has been mostly on great music and bringing more of those parts of Memphis together. In addition, let’s not forget that Moneybagg loves to show off jewelry, as he recently flexed half his collection on the Gram.

Moneybagg Yo Shows Icy Bread Gang Love To GloRilla

Also, Moneybagg Yo and GloRilla collaborated on the track “On What U On” recently to much fan acclaim. Still, many artists are taking note of the wave Memphis is leading the scene with, even its older acts. Another rap figure who recently gave the rising star her flowers is none other than Grandmaster Flash of The Furious Five fame. While on the red carpet of the Grammys, he praised her hit song “F.N.F.” for its fun bars and energy.

Meanwhile, one of the biggest female rappers on the moment, Cardi B, showed up to Glo’s tour stop in the former’s home city of New York. They performed their track “Tomorrow 2” together to a screaming crowd in another moment of respect between two similar artists. This time, Memphis wasn’t the link, but rather as two female artists in an often male-dictated industry, although that’s starting to change. After all, Glo met her dream collaborator Beyoncé at the Grammys recently, so she knows well who run the world. Regardless, check back in with HNHH for the latest on GloRilla and Moneybagg Yo.

Lizzo Recreates Viral Ariana DeBose BAFTAs Rap: Video

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In 2022, awards season was undeniably overshadowed by what’s become known as “The Slap” between Chris Rock and Will Smith. Thankfully, this year, things have been relatively calm throughout the ceremonies we’ve seen so far. While the physical violence has been at a minimum, the viral moments have still been steadily coming, from Ben Afflecks’ grim expressions at the Grammys to Ariana DeBose’s outlandish opening performance at the BAFTAs.

It’s since been clarified that the former reportedly knew he was trending on Twitter in midst of the show. Even with the internet poking fun at him, he continued to take in various legendary performances while wearing a pained expression beside his wife, Jennifer Lopez, who was obviously much happier to be in attendance. As for the latter, DeBose likely wasn’t expecting such a negative reaction to her song and dance last week.

Ariana’s Awkward BAFTAs Flop

During the BAFTAs last weekend, she sang a cover of Eurythmics’ “Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves” and Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family.” While she was crooning, DeBose took creative liberty by including a rap verse name-dropping all the female nominees at the event in London. As she spit bars about them, the starlet’s faces appeared across the screen, some of them obviously unimpressed with the singer’s antics.

“Angela Bassett did the thing / Viola Davis my Woman King / Blanchett Cate you’re a genius / Jamie Lee you are all of us,” the not-so-clever rhyme goes. As criticism poured in on social media from unhappy viewers, the North Carolina native shut it out by deleting her Twitter account. As Page Six notes, however, she has been seen double-tapping memes about her flop on Instagram, and even praising them in the comments.

Lizzo’s Amsterdam Fans Loved Her Recreation

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I lost my voice but worth bc Angela Bassett did the thing @lizzo #lizzo #lizzoamsterdam #angelabassett

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Going viral online certainly isn’t easy, but when Lizzo recreates one of your most embarrassing moments, it’s safe to say you’ve made it. During a concert in Amsterdam on Thursday (February 23) night, the Special songstress had her audience in stitches when she sang some of DeBose’s lines. Surrounded by backup dancers, she encouraged the crowd to “shake it off” with a shimmy before singing, “Angela Bassett did the thing, shake it off.”

A TikToker captured the hilarious moment on camera and shared it on the app to give more Lizzo lovers a laugh. “I lost my voice but worth it [because] Angela Bassett did the thing,” they wrote in the caption. Do you think Ariana DeBose’s BAFTAs performance was embarrassing? Sound off in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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Chris Brown Pauses Performance After Fan Passes Out

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Ever since venues have opened back up for public performances, artists and their teams have held safety as the main priority. Whether dealing with crowd control or one-off fans, there’s been an uptick in videos of performers figuratively checking the temperatures of their attendees all around the world. The same can be said for Chris Brown, who stopped his latest show for a fan in need out in the UK. The moment occurred last night (Feb 19.) during the European leg of his Under the Influence tour.

This morning, The Shade Room uploaded a clip of the Virginia-born superstar from his latest show Sunday in Birmingham, England. While crooning along to his hit “C.A.B. (Catch A Body)” featuring NY’s Fivio Foreign, Brown immediately paused and asked his crew to cut the music. He questioned, “Somebody pass out right there?” before asking fans to pass their fellow showgoer some water. The crowd and Breezy’s dancers applauded his efforts in the seconds that followed before he continued on.

Chris Brown Checks On Fan

“Travis done put the fear of GOD in these artists cuz they do not play no more,” @jenniferbcharles notably shared in the comments with a weary emoji. The comment stands out amongst the thousand others echoing the same sentiment. The statement makes mention of the deadly Astroworld Festival that took place in 2021. This is where multiple lives were taken due to an overbearing crowd surge while Travis Scott performed. Since, artists such as SZA have halted their shows at the sight of one person in harm’s way. Kehlani did the same with her set after multiple guests were sent to the hospital in 2022. She concluded the Philadelphia show by letting fans know she didn’t feel as if anyone was “safe” in the moment.

Outside of his applaudable motion, Chris Brown has been making headlines this past week for events not as flattering. After the announcement of his and Beyoncé protege Chloe Bailey’s upcoming single, fans and critics alike shouted their praise and disdain, respectively, across all social media platforms. This led to an outburst from Breezy himself. He even compared his relationship history to the present-day volatile dealings from rappers and couple Chrisean and Blueface.

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YG Offers To Have Dinner With Fans For $1,000 Before Concerts

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YG is offering to have dinner with fans before his upcoming concerts in Santa Ana, California, in exchange for $1,000. The dinner is described as including a five-star, three-course meal as well as an opportunity to take a photo with the rapper. Additionally, there will be an open bar and gentleman’s club waitresses.

“I said I would never come back to the observatory but here I am,” YG captioned a flyer for the concert on Instagram. “BDAY VIBES LIVE CONCERT put that shitt on & come Fuck with me. UPSCALE EVENT!” YG will be turning 33 years old on March 9. Ty Dolla Sign commented flame emojis on the post.

YG’s Concert

Fans online had mostly positive responses to the offer from YG. “I’m trippin if I pay a rack to have dinner with yg [two face with hand over mouth emoijs],” tweeted one person. Another joked, “[I’m] fashoo trynna see YG in march [weary face emoji] LMFAOO but the dinner date for 1,000 he better lemme eat his ass or sum [rolling eyes, two weary face emojis].” One more fan tweeted: “If I was a huge YG fan, I wouldn’t trip over that at all. It’s a gaudy purchase, but that’s a pretty cool experience for a thousand bucks.” The concerts are scheduled for March 10 and 12 at the Observatory in Santa Ana.

For the same price, Chris Brown was reportedly charging fans for a meet and greet with him in 2022. It was during his One of Them Ones Tour with Lil Baby. Brown defended the controversial price at the time on Instagram. “PSA!!! When artists (everyone) do concerts, they all have something called a VIP package. I haven’t done meet and greets in over 7 years…” Brown wrote. “I have the coolest fans on the planet…I appreciate the fuck outta them. These are memories that will last with them forever. Unlike most of these lame-ass artists that won’t make eye contact with the people who made it possible to even have a career. I only exist because these fans saw something in me I never thought was possible… So Ima go all out for my fans!!!”

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GloRilla Snaps On Fan Who Throws Jacket In Her Face

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GloRilla continues to blossom in the public eye but that’s also made her a target for some unwanted interactions with fans. Last week, the rapper found herself in the middle of a light altercation following a club appearance. She claimed the promoter paid her $30K for a walkthrough while Yo Gotti confirmed that it costs a whole lot more to watch Glo perform. Though the promoter later said he was under the impression that she would perform, the miscommunication created friction between the rapper and her audience. Unfortunately, this left fans upset and one fan tried to get at Glo.

As GloRilla tried to leave the venue, one fan threw a bottle of water at her. Glo’s security quickly intervened but the clip immediately went viral on Twitter. Though the fan clearly felt that they didn’t get their money’s worth to see GloRilla in the flesh, her actions truly revealed how entitled fans are toward artists. Later on, one person claimed GloRilla was shook to return to Oakland, where the incident took place, but the Memphis rapper quickly shut it down.

GloRilla Fan Ruins The Show

GloRilla fans can’t seem to control themselves these days. The Memphis rapper performed at a concert when one fan threw a jacket at Glo. Unfortunately, that interrupted the whole flow of the show and the Memphis star had to put things on pause to issue a stern warning to the individual. “Who the f*ck threw that?” Glo asked the crowd after the jacket hit her in the face. After scouring the audience, she finally identified the culprit.

“You with the red braids?” she said, pointing towards the person as the instrumental to “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” played in the background. At that point, GloRilla issued a stern warning to the person. “Now, listen, lil’ girl. Don’t throw shit on stage,” she said as her back-up dancers came to her side. “Don’t throw no jacket at me. That hit me in the face,” she said. “See, I was just about to jump in the crowd. She fucked it up,” Glo added before taking a selfie with one of her dancers. Check out the post above.