Early last month, Latto put out her highly anticipated project, Sugar Honey Iced Tea. Overall, the LP has seen some praise from fans and decent reviews from critics. However, one of the record’s songs has been stirring up some debate online for its lyrical content. That track is “Brokey” and listeners have appeared to take its words out of context, at least according to Latto. In all honesty, topics like this, especially in trap music, are extremely common. We feel people are making mountains out of molehills, but still, here’s the issue at hand. The issue that fans have with it is that they feel Latto is dissing all of the blue-collar workers who can’t always provide luxuries to their partner or don’t get enough from their partner.
“B****es gotta wait till they birthday to go out of town“. “Brokey / Yeah, I talk a lot of s*** (Haha) / He like, “Who you think you is?,” n****, not your b**** / Brokey“. These are just some of the bars that are setting some off. So, Latto is looking to change the discourse surrounding “Brokey”. According to Uproxx, the Columbus born artist sent out a challenge to her “hard workers” out there and it’s paying out quite a bit of change.
Latto Is Trying To Show Love With “Brokey” Challenge
“I hate that y’all think I was calling hard workers brokeys So I got $10k for whoever make the best video at they job to brokey & I’ll fly u out to be in the music video… no mo waiting til ur bday to go outta town. Tag me & hashtag #Brokey so I can see them all”. Since that tweet went out there have already been several submissions from her followers on X. Some are pretty funny and gaining quite a bit of traction too. So, if you’re looking to go home with $10,000 send in your submissions!
More “Brokey” Challenge Creations
What are your thoughts on Latto creating a challenge centering around her controversial song “Brokey”? Do you think this will change people’s opinions about the song, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Nicki Minaj. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Ever since pairing up with Kanye West, Bianca Censori has been popping up in a lot more headlines. Most of that has to do with her outfit choices. Almost every day it feels like she ups the ante in what is considered actual clothing. Some of that may be influenced by her partner, but still, they can get flat out obscene regardless. Lately, she’s been toning it down, but people are still going to associate her with risqué get-ups no matter how long she continues to be more conservative. In fact, the internet is still coupling her with that stigma, although this time it’s being applied to someone else.
According to TMZ, a fellow Aussie whose name is Tahlia Skaines, is drawing Bianca Censori comparisons for her inappropriate attire. Wearing barely anything in public is obviously taboo, but what’s arguably even more so is that Tahlia did so at a friend’s wedding. In the collage the 29-year-old influencer is showing lots of cleavage and stomach, and in a white dress no less. “A beautiful day celebrating love ”, Tahlia captioned the post to IG.
Overall, this choice has to led a lot of debate online and in her comments section. Some adore the look with one user saying, “Here she is main character always”. However, there’s an angry mob with pitchforks and torches ripping into Tahlia for drawing attention away from the bride and groom. “Seriously? Even if there isn’t a dress code did you forget that this day isn’t about you? You wore a nearly identical dress to the bride… have just a shred of decency and decorum ffs.” At this time, it’s unknown if Tahlia was given the green light to wear something like this. So, right now, most are going to assume the worst as long as she remains silent about it.
What are your thoughts on Australian model Tahlia Skaines wearing a Bianca Censori-esque dress to a friend’s wedding? Is this comparison a reach or accurate? Do you think she was allowed to wear that or was she wanting to draw attention to herself in your eyes? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Bianca Censori and this developing storyline. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the pop culture world.
Earlier today, The Breakfast Club brought Michael Rubin to their show. The CEO of Fanatics spoke about banning “Not Like Us” at his recent all-white Fourth of July bash, his friendship with Meek Mill, among other things. However, instead of it being just another interview, the episode has gone quite viral, and not in a good way. Additionally, Meek Mill’s name happened to be mixed into Michael Rubin’s controversial comments. Here’s is what the latter said that has stirred up debate: “Look, I’m just being blunt. It’s me, It’s the one thing I’ve learned about Black culture that I don’t like is that Black hate on hate”, he began.
Charlamagne tha God then asked him to explain what he means. Rubin then says, “I think there’s a little bit of Black culture where it’s Black hate on hate. It’s like that Black judge that Meek had, that hated on him and want to go extra hard on him. Okay. I, it’s what people always say to me. It’s like black hate on hate, so I think it’s terrible. It’s something that I think is culturally wrong and I’ll probably get killed for saying this”. During this discussion, he used his close friend Meek Mill to help make his point.
“When I see the narrative of a really good friend of mine like Meek, and people are trying to… Again, if he was gay — which there’s not one gay bone in his body — who cares, number one. If people wanna be gay, it is 2024. Who the f*** cares”? Number two, there’s not a gay bone in his body, so why do people wanna lie about that”? It’s certainly a lot to unpack and a lot of people, especially those in the Black community have torn into him for it coming from a white man and also him being so comfortable to say this out loud. However, like Rubin is to Meek, the latter is showing that he’s going to stick up for his friend, too.
The Philadelphia product seems to agree with Rubin’s overall message. However, he doesn’t address the gay comments. “Rubin shouldn’t be saying that type stuff out loud… a black man suppose to but nobody saying it”, he begins in his tweet. “Its like we only collab on songs women and parties… he be hearing my friends getting murdered like why meek, I can’t explain it to him in a sensible way”! However, it seems a lot of people are confused on the message, as well as the format of Meek’s tweet.
Fans React
What are your thoughts on Meek Mill’s response to Michael Rubin’s viral Black community comments on The Breakfast Club? How do you feel about the Fanatics CEO making these remarks? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Meek Mill and Michael Rubin. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Later this summer, the world will mourn the death of one of music’s most influential and successful provocateurs: that one guy working at Burger King, spitting on your onion rings. As magnanimous and lauded as Eminem’s work is, and as much as people have started to hate on it over time, nothing represents the highs and lows of the Detroit rapper’s career quite like his Slim Shady persona. Moreover, the announcement of his new album, The Death Of Slim Shady, calls into question what the future really holds for Marshall Mathers. Will his art continue without Shady, is this his final album as an artist, or will another persona rise like a phoenix to bring his career out of the ashes for a (third? fourth?) revamp?
Regardless of what goes down with this new LP this summer, we’re taking a look at just a handful of Slim Shady bars that would still turn many caring souls into Karens on impact. Eminem’s alter ego has used every taboo, trigger word, or buzz term under the sun as a punching bag or punchline: murder, homophobia, racism, sexism, sodomy, sex, drugs, the youth, war, the military, politics, mental health, the rap game, celebrities, pop culture, divorce, religion… even gerbils, to most sane people’s disgust. Whether to subvert, challenge, offend, or simply reflect poor taste, he’s got one heck of a lyrical legacy that paved the way for so much good (and bad) in not just hip-hop, but pop culture at large. So before Slim’s “death” this summer, and in chronological order, let’s debate over which of his many quotables across his discography should be on his tombstone.
What better place to start than our introduction to Slim Shady? While there are plenty of wild bars here, we picked one that is already quite disturbing as is, but was reportedly originally meant to be much more harrowing. “Extraterrestrial, running over pedestrians / In a spaceship, while they’re screaming at me, ‘Let’s just be friends!’” Eminem raps on the cut. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, according to Em’s autobiography The Way I Am from 2009 (plus various other reports), the original version was this: “Extraterrestrial, killing pedestrians / R**ing lesbians while they’re screaming, ‘Let’s just be friends!‘” He changed it because Labi Siffre, a gay rights activist, found this and other lines on this song to be homophobic, and would not clear the sample of his song “I Got The…” for “My Name Is.” As provocative as Shady could be, he could’ve been way worse…
“The Real Slim Shady” (2000, The Marshall Mathers LP)
Of course, this classic couldn’t go without a mention either, and one particular line kept its controversial luster over the years for interestingly different reasons. “But if we can hump dead animals and antelopes / Then there’s no reason that a man and another man can’t elope,” Eminem spits towards the end of this first verse. Its first part refers to MTV star Tom Green’s moose-humping antics, and it overall argues that folks shouldn’t treat homosexuality as disgusting if they find Green’s comedy funny. Yes, it points out double standards in what is permitted and what is “taboo” in media and culture, but it’s also a backhanded way to denounce homophobia, which was much more common back then. Especially today, we can’t help but wonder if there was a less derogatory way to stand for gay rights. Then again, Slim Shady doesn’t discriminate: he hates and mocks everyone equally.
“I’m Back” (2000, The Marshall Mathers LP)
And when he returned, the world was never really the same. The reason why? Particularly abhorrent but still intricate lines like “If this chick was my own mother, I’d still f**k her with no rubber / And cum inside her and have a son and a new brother / At the same time and just say that it ain’t mine,” directed towards Jennifer Lopez and, by association, to taunt Diddy. To say that this is probably the most sickening line on this Slim Shady cult gem, which also includes a censored reference to the Columbine shootings, should really illustrate just how sick Eminem was back then, and not in a good way. Alas, even incest is something that these alter egos rarely tackle, and to tack this on before the last chorus of “I’m Back” is one heck of a mic drop.
“Without Me” (2002, The Eminem Show)
We promise this is the last classic on the list, but sometimes democracy is right. Speaking of democracy, one of the most cutting lines on here isn’t explicitly profane; just a cold jab at a politician’s health and a quick but merciless dismissal of criticism. “I know that you got a job, Ms. Cheney / But your husband’s heart problem’s complicating,” Eminem raps, responding to her denouncement of his lyrical content.
So, what does he do to Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife? Does Shady critique their politics and war-mongering, cut them up in a billion little pieces, put his bum on their lips, or spike their drinks at a cocktail party? In other words, does he prove them right? No. He just remembers the VP’s four heart attacks before this song’s release (which rose to five afterward), recalls his three heart procedures at the time, and tells Lynne: “Your husband’s going to die soon.” Yikes…
“A** Like That” (2004, Encore)
Now we get to the slightly deeper cuts from Slim Shady that don’t have the benefit of the doubt or the undisputed quality of his best work. Over an Indian-inspired beat, and with a pretty offensive Asian and Southeast Asian accent, Eminem’s lust takes aim at Hilary Duff… who was 17 years old when this song came out. “Hilary Duff is not quite old enough, so I ain’t never seen a butt like that / Maybe next year, I’ll say ‘a**’ and she’ll make my pee-pee go d-doing, doing, doing.” From 2004’s Encore onwards, and especially on 2009’s Relapse, Slim Shady starts to use more accents to find way more ethnicities and cultures to make fun of. Add to that his obsession with celebrities and crossing any sort of line, you have one of the most cringe-worthy moments in his entire catalog.
“Same Song & Dance” (2009, Relapse)
Speaking of the 2009 album Relapse, this song doesn’t lean into the accents as much, or into cultural appropriation, but it’s among the most explicit, descriptive, and disturbing accounts of targeting various celebrity women and engaging in murder, sexual assault, and the like. “I’m ’bout to make a new outfit out of you / New outfit? S**t, I’ll make a suit out of you, shoot / Now, show me how you move, baby, do how a-you do,” Slim Shady threatens towards the end of the song. It’s one of many horrible moments of describing torture, with this one specifically referencing the skin-wearing villain from the film The Silence Of The Lambs, Buffalo Bill. Eminem doesn’t usually break out the skin-carving in his murderous or sexually depraved narratives, so we at least need to give him points for creativity… or is it the other way around?
“Fall” (2017, Kamikaze)
This is easily the least shocking or controversial bar on this list, but we included it because we think it’s not only one of, if not the most controversial, Eminem lyric to appear in his late-career arc. It’s also possibly indicative of what his creativity looks like today and what The Death Of Slim Shady could really mean. On this song, Marshall Mathers targets Tyler, The Creator, his then-recently revealed sexual orientation, and his criticism of Em’s later work despite being a lifelong fan. “Tyler create nothin’, I see why you called yourself a f***ot, b***h,” he raps, and it’s important to note that in no version of the song does he actually or fully pronounce or spell out the homophobic slur. An improvement from his early stuff, at least, but with even more backlash than in the past.
For one, this isn’t really Slim Shady anymore: this is Em, Slim, and Marshall all rolled into one throughout this LP. It doesn’t have the same shock value or relevance as back in the 2000s. This song came out during a more progressive time in hip-hop (although some fanbases sadly haven’t caught up), and represents the then-45-year-old MC’s anger at the negative reception to his post-2000s work. Furthermore, the personalities became harder to distinguish, and any attempt to shock or subvert in the same way he did for decades was more corny than controversial. Nevertheless, it does pose an interesting question as to how Eminem will deal with Shady’s loss after this summer, whether that rebellious and brash part of him can ever really die in his music, and what are the sides of him that this persona has, for better or worse, obscured from our view.
Outside of being a hip-hop music icon, Kanye West is also closely tied to the fashion world. Everyone who is in the know about sneakers and rap, is certainly familiar with his many renditions of the Yeezy. Now that he is totally separate from Nike and Adidas, he has been on his own selling avant-garde pieces and streetwear. All that is available on yeezy.com. Even though, Ye would have you believe Adidas is screwing him over, he is not totally absolved from receiving criticism. The legendary Georgia-born rapper’s antisemitic remarks left the iconic brand no choice but to drop him. It is the exact reason why some fans are so enraged that Kanye West and Y/Project are collaborating.
Our Generation Music also revealed that Tyga and former adult film actress Mia Khalifa, are all models for the Y/Project fashion company. Pop singer Charli XCX and model Irina Shayk are in the mix too, to promote their Fall and Winter collection. Kanye can be seen rocking another form of face protection. This time though it is a heavy, black puffer-like jacket.
As we mentioned there are a good number of people that are condemning Y/Project for getting the VULTURES creator involved. One person writes, “So we’re using antisemitic terrorist supporters as faces of campaigns now??? anyone who buys anything from this should be ashamed of themselves.” Another adds, “Saying u love jews but than collating with a famous antisemite is on another level, that boy Kanye going down the barrel ”
What are your thoughts on Kanye West, Tyga, and Mia Khalifa being models for the Y/Project Fall and Winter collection? Do you think the fashion brand made a huge mistake including Ye and Mia, why or why not? Does anything from the line catch your eye? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Kanye West, Tyga, and Mia Khalifa. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the worlds of music and fashion.
Sexyy Red’s actions and personality are controversial, to say the least. The way she conveys herself in her lyrics, music videos, and on social media is avant-garde, but also normal in today’s society. Many want to leave her behind in 2023, but that is not going to happen. Red is here to stay, especially after how successful she was throughout the year. 2024 is off to an exciting start for her personally. She can now officially say she is a mother of two children. Sexyy Red’s pregnancy has been a trending topic online over the past 24 hours and it is because of her new photo dump.
The Missouri MC has been pregnant since she went on tour with Moneybagg Yo back in the summer of 2023. However, she did not announce she was carrying a child until October. Sexyy Red was doing her best to keep it under wraps, but it was just too much and she was “tired of fakin.” To help celebrate the birth of her newborn, Red posted some interesting photos.
In the collage above, Sexyy Red is doing some daring poses of her rear and front end in her pregnancy gown. One of them even had to be covered up with a star emoji. Fans were making jokes about how fast her pregnancy was, but also in disgust of how she was behaving at the hospital. One person writes, “this is so embarrassing you a grown woman be serious for once.” Another adds, “so sad to see & shawties praise this s***.” This one even went as far as to say, “ these is some trifling a** pics” Regardless of the reactions, we are happy to see Red doing well post-pregnancy.
What are your thoughts on Sexyy Red’s post-pregnancy photos? Do you think she deserves the criticism she is getting, why or why not? Is her online persona shrouding how she actually is in real life? Or, is this an accurate representation? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Sexyy Red. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the worlds of pop culture and music.
Cleveland rapper Doe Boy is fed up. He recently collaborated with 9-year-old aspiring rapper Lil RT for the song “60 Miles 2.” Social media was taken aback by the collab, mainly by Lil RT’s lyrics, claiming they’re extremely inappropriate for his age. While Lil RT does get very sexually explicit, Doe Boy claims he’s not promoting this type of behavior. However, Doe Boy is taking a stance against the naysayers who have had nothing positive to say towards Lil RT. In a video shared on social media, Doe Boy defended him. “I been seeing all the godd**n comments, and all the little posts, and the little tweets and all that shit, just hating on the lil’ n**ga,” Doe Boy said. He went on to emphasize that Lil RT is just a nine-year-old, and that in the context of their hood, his behavior is far from extraordinary.
“That sh*t lame as hell to me. At the end of the day, he nine years old. Think about, I don’t know, I don’t know if you from where we from, but from where I’m from, godd**n, that’s a regular little n**ga in the hood.” Doe Boy continued to set the record straight on why he’s taken the young artist under his wing. He defended him by saying, “All our young n**gas act like that. They run around cussing, bad as f**k. So it’s like … that s**t just not really nothing too crazy. It’s like s**t, at least he tryna do something positive though.” Moreover, Doe Boy highlights the fact that Lil RT is making an earnest attempt to channel his energy into something constructive. Rather than coming at the young rapper for his behavior, Doe Boy commends him for choosing music as his outlet.
This highlights a crucial aspect of the debate: the significance of providing mentorship and guidance to young individuals who could otherwise be have gone a different route. Social media however was not feeling it on any accord. One of Lil RT’s lyrics in question: “f you ain’t suckin d**k, lil b**ch you could get the f**k up out my s**t.” Understandably, social media feels as though the vulgar language is far too inappropriate. “Nah, I cant get wit this,” one person wrote. “Oh lawd, send the flood IMMEDIATELY!” another said. “Sexually explicit lyrics need to be thrown out but beyond that lil homie sliding on this song,” another commented.
Despite facing continued criticism, Doe Boy remains resolute in his commitment to steer Lil RT in a more positive direction. When Doe Boy initially uploaded the video clip to his IG page, he included a warning message in his caption. “P.S. I’m not promoting child violence I’m encouraging him to embrace his talent and stay out of trouble so he can actually change his life before it’s too late.” While some people understood the vision, most want him to finish elementary school first. Let us know your thoughts on HNHH!
Boosie Badazz is under fire once again. This time, its for sharing his beliefs about LGBTQ community and making sure his sons don’t “stray that way.” He’s made his stance loud and clear, even revealing once that “he shot down an offer of $250,000 to perform at an event in support of the LGBTQ community.” However, during a new interview, Boosie is doubling down on his comments and emphasized how fathers need to be more active in having them pursue options with women.
“As a father we gotta be more hands on,” Boosie says. “We gotta be more hands on with raising out kids and letting ’em know whats right. By the time they’re 16, they gotta be pushing P.” By the time they’re 15, you gotta send them to the movies with the girls. They’re gonna get blinded by what they see on TV and things like that. If we just let them watch what everyone’s doing, they’re gonna stray that way.” People reacted in the comments. “A predator.. This is disgusting,” one person said. “Why do y’all keep giving this man a platform?? he needs help,” another asked.
Furthermore, Boosie’s history of expressing homophobic views has been marked by several public confrontations and feuds that have made headlines over the years. One notable incident happened after Lil Nas X‘s 2021 BET Awards performance where he made out with his backup dancer. This resulted in Boosie directing a derogatory slur towards Lil Nas X, along with saying that he should kill himself. Boosie’s strong disapproval of this moment led to a heated exchange that brought the issue of homophobia in the hip-hop community to the forefront.
In addition to his feud with Lil Nas X, Boosie also found himself in controversy with actress Gabrielle Union. He openly criticized Union for her supportive stance regarding her transgender daughter, demonstrating a lack of understanding and empathy towards the transgender community. These incidents involving Boosie have underscored the need for greater awareness and education on LGBTQ+ issues in the entertainment industry and society as a whole.
Rapper Asian Doll sparked a conversation online by a social media post that has people split down the middle. She recently took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share her views on parenting, specifically, motherhood. In a post she wrote, “females should not be manipulated into thinking that being a stepmom is maturity, it’s not it’s actual embarrassment.” Per usual, social media shared their opinions. This post from Asian Doll quickly triggered a responses from users across social media platforms, each sharing their perspectives on the matter. One individual countered Asian Doll’s statement, saying, “It’s ONLY embarrassing if you become the stepmom to a baby he had while y’all was together. Why would it be embarrassing to deal with somebody with kids and become apart of their children’s lives as well?”
“Somebody must said she can’t be around their kids,” another wrote. “The embarrassment would be not putting innocent children who didn’t ask to be here first… Love can’t be present if there’s none for the kids… it’s a package deal and before you. If it’s too much only go for single folk,” someone else said. “I’m a stepmom and the child was conceived prior to me..he’s also not with her etc..that child actually latched on to me due to her not being there…I would never take anything out on an innocent child..I’m a proud step mom and love him as if he was mine and will be there for him no matter what..smh this is such a terrible take,” another quipped.
The tweet and ensuing discussion highlight the complexity and nuances surrounding the concept of stepmotherhood in today’s modern society. People’s opinions on this topic can vary widely based on their personal experiences, beliefs, and values. Asian Doll’s viewpoint seems to highlight a concern that some individuals may perceive being a stepmom as a symbol of maturity without considering the intricacies involved.
On the other hand, the response to her tweet reflects the perspective that there’s nothing inherently embarrassing about being a stepmother. Many believe that embracing a partner’s children and becoming a positive influence in their lives is a commendable and loving act, not a source of embarrassment. The debate also touches upon the distinction between different scenarios. While some may argue that it could be embarrassing if a woman becomes a stepmother to a child her partner had during their relationship, others contend that it’s the willingness to nurture and support children, regardless of their origins, that defines the role. What are your thoughts? Let us know on HNHH.
When Devin Haney beat Vasiliy Lomachenko on Saturday (May 20) in their highly anticipated boxing match, it came with a crutch for some. Moreover, after an intense and contested 12 rounds, judges ultimately sided with Haney for the victory. While this came as a shock and travesty to many fans, its impact was such that even some hip-hop notables had to speak out with their take. Two of the most vocal voices in that arena were Boosie Badazz and Nelly, who thought that Loma deserved the crown. However, in Boosie’s case, he even looked past his own benefits from the match-up, as he won money by betting on the San Francisco boxer’s win.
“I F**K WITH HANEY BUT I JUST WATCH CHAMP LOSE EVERY ROUND OF THAT FIGHT NO BOXING RIGGED TIMES HAVE CHANGED THIS S**T BOUT MONEY,” he wrote on Twitter. “I won money on Haney but Money can’t make me Lie.” On the other hand, Nelly had a much less conciliatory set of words aimed at the decision, not at either athlete in particular. In an Instagram video, the Austin-born artist said that boxing just wasn’t for him anymore.
“I’m just letting y’all know I am done with boxing,” Nelly shared. “They will never get another motherf***in’ dime out of me. This is a travesty. I am done with boxing. Devin Haney is a very talented boxer. I have nothing against that man, much respect. He was not the better man today. At most, that man got a draw. At most. That man got robbed.” Furthermore, these sentiments echo a lot of discourse online, even though some don’t think it was a complete robbery. Still, the conversation remains hotly contested on either side.
Nelly Speaks On Devin Haney’s Controversial Win
Meanwhile, Boosie might just give boxing a try- that is, if he ever decides to treat Charleston White to a showdown. White expressed a desire to get Anthony Dewberry to fight him and Bandman Kevo for $100K following their beef. While it doesn’t seem to have manifested into anything, it makes any of the Baton Rouge MC’s commentary on the ring a little ironic. Maybe one day we’ll see if he takes up the challenge. For more news and the latest updates on Nelly, Boosie Badazz, and Devin Haney, stay logged into HNHH.