Billy Dee Williams brought Lando Calrissian to life in 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back, entering the minds and hearts of Star Wars fans everywhere since. But amid reports of the development of a new movie based on Cloud City’s suave administrator and eventual Rebel general, he had some light teasing to do to the character’s young interpreter, Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino. Moreover, Glover portrayed Lando in Solo: A Star Wars Story in 2018, and his take on a younger version of the character was pretty well-acclaimed despite other issues folks had with Solo. Yet Billy Dee thinks that the entertainer’s performance stands on his massive shoulders.
“I had a nice little lunch with him,” Billy Dee Williams told Radio Times magazine of Donald Glover. “He’s a delightful young man. Extremely talented. But I don’t see him… I mean, when it comes to Lando Calrissian, there’s only one Lando Calrissian. I created that character.” However, he knows that Lando has to evolve with a new generation, so he offered Glover some advice to be more charming and mold the character to a new audience, set of demands, and artistic approach in the narrative. As the 86-year-old remarked, he already defined Lando in the 20th century, and now it’s time for Gambino to do the same for the 21st century.
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 21: Donald Glover attends a screening of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” hosted by The Cinema Society with Nissan & FIJI Water at SVA Theater on May 21, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage/Getty Images)
Not only that, but Billy Dee Williams also suggested that there’s one way that Disney could convince him to return to the role. “Pay me a lot of money and I’ll sell my soul,” he told the publication. For those unaware, the entertainment company already did so for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, for which the New York City native reprised his iconic portrayal of Lando Calrissian 36 years after his last appearance as the character in 1983’s Return of the Jedi. We’ll see if he ever sells his soul again.
Meanwhile, Childish Gambino is working on possibly remastering and re-releasing his 2020 album 3.15.20. While that’s only based on social media teases, a lot of folks are expecting new music from him very soon. But if you’re more into the 40-year-old’s screen work, there’s plenty more where that came from as of late. For more news and the latest updates on Billy Dee Williams and Donald Glover, stick around on HNHH.
R. Kelly is still fighting for his presumed innocence in federal appeals court, and on Monday (March 18), his attorney took aim at the framework that seeks justice for his crimes. Moreover, Jennifer Bonjean argued that the prosecution stretched out RICO laws “to the point of absurdity,” meaning that they misconstrued many aspects of this case for criminal gang activity. Not only that, but she believes this could set a dangerous precedent moving forward when it comes to other groups and crimes that RICO could wrongfully cover. During a hearing for the Court of Appeals of the Second Circuit, Bonjean told a judge panel that his employees were just staffers who did their job, not co-conspirators pushing crimes as RICO outlines.
Furthermore, she believes prosecutors were “preposterous” in their invocation of RICO laws to convict R. Kelly, a conviction and framework that she seeks to reverse. “The government has extended the RICO statute to a set of circumstances that is so beyond what the framers intended, which was to get at organized crime,” Jennifer Bonjean expressed. “Now, we’re talking about an organization with an alleged criminal, but not organized crime.” The singer’s 2021 conviction on nine RICO charges referenced his organized and long-running plot to gather and take advantage of women, both of age and underage. For this and much more, he received a 30-year prison sentence in 2022.
R. Kelly performs onstage at the 2013 BET Experience at Staples Center on June 30, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images for BET)
Regardless, at Monday’s hearing Jennifer Bonjean claimed that R. Kelly’s employees knew nothing of these crimes. Since the government could not prove otherwise, she argued, then RICO laws and convictions shouldn’t apply here. “The defendant had a system in place that lured young people into his orbit and then took over their lives,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Kayla Crews Bensing counter-argued. She brought up evidence that the disgraced R&B star’s team knew enough of what was going on, including testimony that one of his colleagues approached a 16-year-old at a McDonald’s, gave her his number, and told her to call him. In addition, another employee alleged to have answered phones for the Chicago native’s “girlfriends,” and according to this worker, some of them were “mid-aged teenagers.”
“This is all evidence that the jury was entitled to infer that Kelly’s inner circle knew what was going on: that he was recruiting and maintaining underage women for sexual activity,” Bensing stated. While federally overturned convictions, Bonjean achieved this for Bill Cosby back in 2021 for similar crimes. After Monday’s hearing, which comprised of a lot of legal muddy water, the court will decide on this appeal in the next few months. “RICO is looking at organizations, that are then used to commit criminal acts,” Judge Denny Chin remarked. “It doesn’t have to be a criminal organization. It could be a completely legitimate organization. But if it engages in racketeering activity, it violates RICO.” For more news and updates on R. Kelly, stay posted on HNHH.
N3on is a pretty popular and controversial name in the streaming world, recently getting unbanned from Kick after his apology to an underage fan he threatened. But that’s not all that he’s had to answer for as of late, as he was also confronted by rapper DD Osama. The interaction appeared live on the social media personality’s stream, in which Osama traveled with his entourage as well. He confronted the content creator for disrespecting his dead brother, which he did by dancing to the Kyle Richh song “Notti Bop.” It’s overall a pretty ugly and sensitive topic, but one that he still took lightly, and that Notti’s brother didn’t appreciate.
Not only did N3on disrespect Notti, but also DD Osama himself by calling him a transphobic slur and telling him to “suck his d**k.” During their confrontation, the “Baby Wait” MC told the streamer that he doesn’t know the streets that Osama is from, and that he’s just a “nerd.” However, it wasn’t a particularly hostile or combative approach, as N3on wanted to offer his sincere apologies and Osama wanted to make him understand why he was wrong and put him in his place. It could’ve been much worse.
For those unaware with DD Osama, he’s been making waves in the Harlem drill scene and the wider culture of New York hip-hop for a couple of years now. Last year, he had some high-profile collaborations such as the Coi Leray-assisted “Upnow” and the recent Luh Tyler collab “Pup.” As for N3on, he’s been in a lot of drama and controversy for a while, but his profile and viewership remains quite large. If anything, a situation like this is the type of thing that only works in his favor, at least from a popularity perspective.
After all, the streamer has spoken with Antonio Brown and is in beefs or disagreements with plenty of other creators. Overall, hopefully he can learn that he got pretty lucky in this case, and that such disrespect could come back to haunt him. We’ll see whether this is a quick learning process. For more news and the latest updates on N3on and DD Osama, stay logged into HNHH.
It goes without saying that being a major star like Cardi B comes with a great deal of pressure. According to her, the fear of being criticized often holds her back from sharing how she feels. During a recent appearance on Big Boy’s Neighborhood, the hitmaker opened up about being afraid to say much of anything about polarizing topics. The femcee claims that this is because she doesn’t want to get “canceled.” She explained that while critics frequently accuse her of being scared to release new music, the truth of the matter is that she’s scared to do “everything.”
“That’s why I just disappear for a long time because I feel like fame stripped me from myself. And now I’m like being back to myself,” she described. “There’s a lot of music critics that just be like, ‘Cardi is scared to drop an album. She’s scared to drop music.’ No, I’m scared to do everything. I’m scared to talk about politics, I’m scared to talk about my life, I’m scared to talk about anything.”
Fortunately, however, Cardi hasn’t let her fears stop her from sharing her music completely. Today, for example, she unveiled her highly-anticipated new single, “Enough (Miami).” She also teamed up with SZA to hop on a remix of Flo Milli’s viral hit “Never Lose Me” which dropped today. This all appears to be a part of Cardi’s return to her old self, which she teased in a heartfelt apology to fans last week.
“I want to apologize to my fans. To my fans, to myself, and to the people that love me for losing myself,” she told viewers during a livestream. “This has been a really hard journey to be back myself again.” What do you think of Cardi B admitting that she’s afraid of getting canceled? Are you surprised, or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Julieanna Marie Goddard, known professionally as YesJulz, is someone who can be more accurately labeled as infamous rather than famous. Julz has been the subject of multiple controversies throughout her social media and influencing career, many of which have to do with her inappropriate statements about race. As a result, she has been called out and canceled online for a variety of reasons. Most recently, YesJulz was publicly fired by Kanye West. Here are five times YesJulz has been called out.
The most recent scandal surrounding YesJulz started when Kanye West put out a statement concerning his personality. He announced that Julz would no longer be working on his latest Vultures project. YesJulz had been working as a promoter for the collaborative album between Ye and Ty Dolla Sign. Following the news, alleged screenshots from the Yeezy chief of staff Milo Yiannopolus were leaked, which stated that Julz was being fined over $7m for violating an NDA.
In 2019, rapper and singer Earl Sweatshirt also had some things to say about YesJulz. His call-out came following her most recent racism accusation at the time due to a freestyle rap she performed on a radio show. Earl Sweatshirt tweeted that someone needed to “jump affirmative julz on some healthy nonlifethreathenin shit”. This wasn’t the first time he had made a public statement regarding Julz as he had previously shown no sympathy for her tearful apology video after a clip of her saying the N-word was leaked.
Joe Budden and YesJulz have clashed a few times in the past. The most notable of these was in 2019. Budden absolutely dragged her on The Joe Budden Podcast With Rory And Mal with a series of insults, including “Casey Anthony Face” and “Jason Williams Face.” Budden also addressed Julz’s recent appearance on the Easily Offended podcast with Murda Mook and ItzBizkit. He called her out, claiming she had lied that he had made a move on her. Moreover, he described her as “entitled,” and pointed out how she disrespected and degraded Black women.
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I have to keep this simple because I have work to do. Everyone knows you slept your way into this industry. Secondly, @YesJulz where are you? I’m in Newark. I am also in Jersey City on Fridays I’m in the city all the time. Send me your pin. Now. You and your black friends.
In the disastrous Easily Offended episode, YesJulz didn’t only call out Joe Budden, but also called out Scottie Beam. She claimed that the State Of The Culture host had threatened her following the release of her racist freestyle. Moreover, she insisted that Beam did not want her to exist in the same Hip Hop spaces that she did. Beam was quick to clap back at Julz on Twitter, alleging that Julz slept her way into the industry.
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 11: Karen Civil attends the concert after party featuring Jeezy + Wayne at Compound on December 11, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)
The last person Julz called out in the Easily Offended episode was Karen Civil. She stated that both Civil and Beam were unhappy that she got opportunities in hip-hop. She specifically said that Civil didn’t respect the work she had done for years on the “Rolling Loud” concert in Miami. Evidently, Civil wasn’t letting that slide. She also clapped back at Julz, tweeting that she didn’t care about whatever opportunities Julz did or didn’t get.
Over the last few months, Diddy has been hit with lawsuit after lawsuit, packed with multiple allegations. When Cassie accused the mogul of sexual assault in November 2023, the news was all over the internet. It was settled quickly, barely a day after it was filed. However, Diddy has not gotten respite since then as he has had other allegations and lawsuits to worry about.
Arguably the biggest right now, as well as the most recent, is the $30 million lawsuit filed by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. The producer worked closely with Diddy for a while and was heavily involved in creating The Love Album (2023). NBC News reported that Jones’ lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on February 26, 2024. Reportedly 73 pages long, the document details several allegations mounted against Diddy. More importantly, the case is far from settled, which means Diddy may head to court. Here’s a breakdown of the wildest allegations in the lawsuit.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: P Diddy and Diddy-Dirty Money perform during ‘MTV Crashes Glasgow – headlined by Diddy-Dirty Money’ at The Old Fruit Market on September 29, 2010 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for MTV)
As aforementioned, Rodney Jones worked closely with Diddy throughout the making of The Love Album. According to the lawsuit, the producer lived and traveled with Diddy for long periods from September 2022 to November 2023. During this time, Jones allegedly witnessed multiple acts of misconduct, and “serious illegal activity” from the record executive. Among the most prominent is that Diddy allegedly had underage girls over at his parties. The lawsuit reportedly contains alleged screenshots showing underage girls at these gatherings. According to the documents, the girls were also given laced drinks at Diddy’s behest.
Drugging And Possible Rape
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 14: Sean “Diddy” Combs attends the 2018 Fox Network Upfront at Wollman Rink, Central Park on May 14, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Throughout the 73-page lawsuit, Rodney Jones accuses Diddy of sexually assaulting him on different occasions. However, amidst it all, this particular allegation is arguably the heaviest sexual offense, if it turns out to be true. In the document, the producer reportedly says that he believes Diddy drugged him on February 2, 2023. While he’s not sure, Jones says that there’s a possibility he may have also been raped after being drugged. According to the lawsuit, he woke up naked, dizzy, and confused in bed with Diddy and two sex workers.
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Diddy performs onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV)
Furthermore, according to the lawsuit, Jones alleges that Diddy touched him inappropriately. The statement in the document claims that Diddy sexually harassed and assaulted Jones while he lived with Diddy at his Florida home. Allegedly, this also happened at Diddy’s home in New York, as well as on a yatch the mogul rented in the US Virgin Islands. Chiefly, the assault and harassment included “constant unsolicited and unauthorized groping and touching of his anus,” according to the lawsuit.
Grooming
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 25: Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attends the REVOLT & AT&T Summit on October 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)
The lawsuit also claims that Diddy allegedly tried “to groom Jones into accepting a homosexual relationship.” Explicitly stated in the document, the producer alleges that he was forced to work in Diddy’s bathroom as the executive showered naked in a glass enclosure. Subsequently, according to the lawsuit, Jones raised concerns about this arrangement to Diddy’s chief of staff. However, Kristina Khorram, the chief of staff, brushed it aside, dubbing the behavior “friendly horseplay.” She allegedly also stated that those acts were Diddy’s way of “showing that he likes you.” Jones didn’t buy that though, as his lawsuit also accuses Khorram of aiding and abetting her boss’ sexual assault of him.
Diddy accepts the Global Icon Award onstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards held at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Surprisingly, allegations of sexual assault are not the only things present in Jones’ lawsuit against Diddy. Allegedly, the producer also received threats of physical harm from the mogul who repeatedly exerted dominance and control over him. According to the document, Diddy sometimes threatened to “eat Mr. Jones’ face.” Additionally, the suit reportedly states that Diddy “informed Mr. Jones that he is willing to kill his mother, Janice Combs, if he must, in order to get what he wants, so he wouldn’t think twice to hurt Mr. Jones.”
Forced To Perform Sexual Acts On Sex Workers
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 28: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs speaks on stage during the 2015 BET Awards on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/WireImage)
According to the lawsuit, Diddy allegedly forced Rodney Jones to procure sex workers on several occasions. However, that wasn’t all. The suit also alleges that Diddy pressured the producer to engage in unwelcome sexual acts with these sex workers. This was allegedly done to please the music mogul. To aid in soliciting these workers, Diddy allegedly provided Jones with “an exclusive Bad Boy baseball cap.” According to the lawsuit, the producer was required to wear this cap to a Miami establishment “as a signal to any sex worker he approached” that Diddy was in town. The suit claimed that it was meant to signify that Diddy had sent Jones to recruit them.
Diddy’s Admittance To Gun Violence
Another damning allegation against Diddy, a statement in the lawsuit claims that Diddy bragged about getting away with shooting other people. Jones alleges that Diddy forced him to watch as he displayed guns, and bragged about gun violence. Furthermore, another statement claims that Diddy admitted to being responsible for a shooting in a nightclub in New York in 1999. This alleged shooting involved rapper Shyne who was subsequently sentenced to 10 years in jail.
It’s been a busy few weeks for Cardi B, as she gears up to drop another new album this year. To give fans a taste of what’s to come, she’s unveiling “Enough (Miami)” tomorrow, following last week’s preview. She’s also set to appear on a remix of Flo Milli’s viral hit “Never Lose Me” alongside SZA. The remix is slated for release at midnight.
Aside from all of the exciting developments in Cardi’s career, her personal life has also been complicated as of late. Of course, this has sparked plenty of talk among fans. Only months after her infamous split from Offset, the two of them seem to have rekindled their connection, at least on a platonic level. He even directed her new music video for “Like What (Freestyle),” leaving listeners buzzing to know more about their current status.
While it appears as though fans will have to wait to hear more about her and Offset, she did recently share her take on relationships in general. Specifically, she weighed in on partners splitting finances 50/50, revealing that she’s in full support of it. According to her, it’s unreasonable to believe that someone can support two people by themselves, particularly in this current economy. She emphasized couples working together to reach their goals, financial and otherwise, noting how social media can skew the public’s expectations in relationships.
While that sentiment alone hasn’t gotten her too much pushback, some viewers are taking issue with the fact that she said she’s “not a feminist anymore.” Fans and critics alike are sounding off in The Neighborhood Talk‘s comments section to share their own opinions. “And boom just like that I’m team Nicki,” one commenter says. “Girl bye,” another writes. Others think what she’s saying is fair, and some urge others to just focus on their own relationships. What do you think of Cardi B’s take on going 50/50? Do you agree with her or not? What about her claiming that she no longer considers herself a feminist? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Speaker Knockerz passed away ten years ago, and he remains one of the most influential and under-appreciated artists of the 2010s decade. Fortunately, many fans in retrospect and his OG supporters have done a lot since then to do right by his memory and legitimize his stamp in the game, and so have artists. However, a recent announcement has them scratching their heads, expressing skepticism, or downright indignantly condemning the rapper’s circle’s decision. A posthumous album titled The GOAT will release tomorrow (Friday, March 15), and many are unhappy with how his legacy is seemingly being exploited with this project after so long.
Moreover, similar complaints emerged in recent years against other posthumous releases, such as new albums from King Von or XXXTENTACION. Still, we’re not exactly sure of how this album from Speaker Knockerz will come together in terms of its material. Will these be old tracks, demos, features, and other songs that never saw an official release in the light of day? Or is this a compilation of his greatest hits and fan favorites over the years? Either way, and to varying degrees, everyone is raising their eyebrows at this decision.
Furthermore, other fans fear that this will involve A.I. voice replication to craft a “new” Speaker Knockerz verse. But another aspect to consider is that he was also a producer, and thus, this could be a beat tape as indicated by his reportedly official Instagram account. So while there’s still a lot of confusion around this drop, there’s also a possibility that it won’t be as exploitative, greed-fueled, or disrespectful as fans believe certain posthumous projects have been in the past from other fallen artists. Check out more reactions to this announcement down below.
Aye on some serious shit don’t disrespect speaker knockerz legacy with no trash ass ai versions of his voice bro. Let it stay how it is. https://t.co/tWlID6LGiY
Meanwhile, what do you think about the release of The GOAT tomorrow? Will this result in a fitting homage to the South Carolina legend like other well-received posthumous releases, or will it falter? However you may feel, drop your thoughts in the comments section down below. Also, for more news and updates on Speaker Knockerz, stick around on HNHH. LLSK.
Draya Michele is a multifaceted personality known for her roles in reality television, modeling, acting, and business ventures. The actress has often found herself in the public eye for more than just her professional endeavors. Fans and followers are naturally curious about Draya Michele’s personal life, particularly her relationship history. The model has been romantically linked to quite a few notable names. However, it’s her relationship with Jalen Green that has caused some serious stir recently. This is especially concerning because she is 18 years older than the NBA star. Nonetheless, the pair are currently expecting, as Michele is pregnant with Green’s child. Needless to say, the backlash has been nothing short of enormous. Let’s look at all the relationships that have shaped Draya Michele’s dating history.
MIAMI, FL – JUNE 12: DeShawn Stevenson #92 of the Dallas Mavericks celebrates after he made a 3-point shot in the first half against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Six of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 12, 2011 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
During her rise to fame, Draya Michele were reportedly in a relationship with former NBA player DeShawn Stevenson. Their time together garnered some attention in 2011, especially when Draya posted a few throwback pictures on Facebook of herself and Stevenson together. The caption stated that the two were only friends. However, fans suggested that at some point, they may have been more than that.
Gilbert Arenas (2008)
DALLAS, TEXAS – JULY 31: Coach Gilbert Arenas of the Enemies is introduced before the game against the Triplets during BIG3 – Week Four at the American Airlines Center on July 31, 2021 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images for BIG3)
In 2008, Draya Michele was romantically linked to NBA player Gilbert Arenas. The details of their relationship are not extensively known but their connection was acknowledged during Draya’s early rise to prominence. Their past relationship kickstarted a massive scandal in 2016 when rumors began circulating that Arenas was the father of Draya’s son. She ended up addressing the rumors on her Instagram account and clearly denied that Arenas was her son’s father. She wrote:
“I have also NEVER attempted to say anyone other than who my son is named after (yes he’s a junior) was the father. My son’s father lives in pa and makes an honest living being a barber. This shit is completely embarrassing to me and my family. And I intend on putting this to final rest.”
<> at Liaison Lounge on January 23, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
One of Draya Michele’s early high-profile relationships was with Chris Brown. Their brief relationship occurred right after the R&B singer ended things with Rihanna and before he began dating Karrueche. The two dated for nine months. Unafraid to share the details of her relationship with Chris Brown, Draya Michele went on The Wendy Williams Show to tell the world what their relationship was like.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: Wiz Khalifa performs during a race-break in the NASCAR Clash at the Coliseum at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
Draya and Wiz Khalifa were linked together in 2011 when photos of the two together were released. This sparked rumors and speculations that Khalifa had cheated on his then-girlfriend Amber Rose with Draya. The photos were of Draya sitting on Khalifa’s lap in an L.A. club. Soon after, Draya clarified that that the photos were old and she was cool with Amber Rose.
Orlando Scandrick (2013-2019)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 17: Orlando Scandrick (L) and Draya Michele attend HEROES at The ESPYS at City Market Social House on July 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Sciulli/Getty Images for )
Draya Michele’s most well-known and publicized relationship was with NFL player Orlando Scandrick. The couple had an on-again, off-again relationship, with their fair share of ups and downs. Their relationship was filled with cheating scandals and fights. They got engaged in 2015, but eventually called off their engagement in 2016. Despite the challenges, the former couple shares a son named Jru.
Tyrod Taylor (2020-2023)
American football player Tyrod Taylor and model Draya Michele guests at the Dolce and Gabbana x Persol party of the Milan Fashion Week Men’s Collection Spring Summer 2023. Milan (Italy), June 18th, 2022 (Photo by Marco Piraccini/Archivio Marco Piraccini/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)
Draya Michele and NFL quarterback Tyrod Taylor began a relationship in 2020. The two were spotted on different occasions going out on dates and enjoying each other’s company. Draya and Taylor were rumored to have had an on-and-off relationship. The two, however, remained relatively private about their relationship on social media. They rarely posted pictures of each other online. The relationship came to an end in 2023.
Jalen Green (2023-Present)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 24: Jalen Green #0 of the Houston Rockets reacts after dunking the ball during the second half against the Boston Celtics at Toyota Center on October 24, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Most recently, another NBA player has joined Draya’s list of sportsmen. In 2023, Draya was spotted rooting for Green at Toyota Center. The couple has been romantically linked since August 2023 and Draya is also rumored to be carrying the player’s child. Their relationship has garnered its fair share of controversy, as their 18-year age gap has become a topic of concern. This also means her son is almost the same age as Green. Even with the rumors and scandal swirling around the two, they are officially expecting a baby together.
Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, and Martin Garrix were among the performers at Formula 1 Grand Prix’s post-race show in Saudi Arabia on Saturday (March 9). However, when the Louis Vuitton designer took the stage for his performance, he took issue with fans throwing their wristbands at the stage. “This is the liveliest city right now on the planet but we have also got to be the safest,” he told the crowd. “I know you guys are excited and I know you are wanting to throw your wrist gadgets and lights and all that, but you can’t as the girls are dancing. And me? I love women, how about you?”
Folks may remember something similar to this happening to Kid Cudi at Rolling Loud Miami 2022. Nevertheless, Pharrell continued: “We must protect our women so if you want to throw them lights you have to throw them the other way, not at the stage. Who understands what I’m saying?” When the crowd kept going, he decided to cut the show 15 minutes early. “Let’s take those stup*d wristbands and throw them in the air right now when I count to three. And now we are done. Okay, I’m going to let you all finish,” the Neptunes legend said before storming offstage.
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – MARCH 09: Pharrell Williams walks in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 09, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Peter Fox – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
It doesn’t look like there’s any easily accessible video of this incident online at press time, but check out the “Via” links below for pictures. Regardless, Pharrell and company also had other criticisms to deal with given Saudi Arabia’s controversial laws against women and the fact that this performance was so close to International Women’s Day. “Alicia Keys and Pharrell Williams should not be performing in Saudi Arabia,” human rights activist Peter Tatchell remarked to The Sun. “It’s a dictatorship that persecutes women, LGBTs and religious and ethnic [groups].”
“I am thrilled to be back on stage, this time in Jeddah, performing in a place I have never performed in before, and in a way I never have in this region,” Alicia Keys said of her participation. “I’m also so inspired to connect in a meaningful way with the amazing women there to discuss cultural, creative and boundary-pushing narratives we are collectively and individually leading. In light of International Women’s Day, it’s the perfect time to discuss important issues affecting us.” For more news and updates on Pharrell, stay posted on HNHH.
THE GOAT
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MARCH 15TH, 2024 
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