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‘Cross’ Teaser Trailer: Aldis Hodge Stars as Alex Cross in First Look

May 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Amazon Prime Video just released dropped the first look, teaser for “Cross” the upcoming Alex Cross series starring Aldis Hodge. Get this, the streamer already made the confirmation that confirmed that a second season was in production but Season 1 does not kick start until some time this year.

“Cross” is described by Paramount Television Studios and Skydance Television as “a complex, twisted, pulse-pounding thriller created by Ben Watkins, based upon the characters from James Patterson’s best-selling Alex Cross book series.”

Check out the official logline: Alex Cross is a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify—and ultimately capture—the murderers.

The inaugural season stars Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford, and Ryan Eggold.

Joining Hodge in Season 2 will be Wes Chatham, Matthew Lillard and Jeanine Mason, with Johnny Ray Gill being upped to series regular.

“Bringing one of James Patterson’s most iconic literary characters to life for our global Prime Video customers was a dream come true, and we can’t wait for everyone to see Aldis Hodge’s dynamic performance as Cross,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “Ben Watkins and his team have created something unique within the crime-thriller genre that long-time fans and newcomers alike will all enjoy. And with over thirty novels written by Patterson featuring Alex Cross as his main protagonist, it was an easy choice to bring Cross back for a second season.”

“I am thrilled to be embarking on another chapter of Cross. Moments like this don’t happen by accident,” says Ben Watkins, creator and showrunner of Cross. “Getting a Season 2 pick-up before our first season even drops is a huge testament and vote of confidence in the amazing work that our crew, cast, directors, writers and production team have delivered thus far. It’s also a direct result of the unwavering support bestowed upon us by Prime Video and our producing partners at Paramount TV Studios, Skydance and James Patterson Entertainment. I am grateful for all of the above and can’t wait to run it back even bigger and better.”

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Playboi Carti’s Jeweler Shows Off “Antagonist Cross” Chain

September 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Playboi Carti’s jeweler showed off a new “Antagonist Cross” chain for the rapper on social media over the weekend. The piece features an upside-down cross. When Jewelry Unlimited shared a video of it on Instagram, they used Carti and Travis Scott’s collaboration, “FE!N,” to soundtrack the clip.

Several fans complained about Carti’s “satanic” behavior when No Jumper reposted the necklace. One wrote: “Judgement day gonn be interesting for that young man but hey ‘live and let live.’” Others defended Carti: “Not everybody believes in Christianity. Jesus is not God to all. Stop judging and let this man live.” Another compared the move to Doja Cat: “Everyone saying Doja satanic are the ones telling playboi to drop the album.” One fan questioned how Carti is earning his money. “How he out here buying chains if he isn’t dropping any music, did the narcissist clothes even seII,” they asked.

Playboi Carti Performs At Wireless Festival

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Playboi Carti performs during day one of Wireless Festival 2023 at Finsbury Park on July 07, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns)

The “Antagonist Chain” arrives as Playboi Carti continues to build up to the release of his highly-anticipated third studio album. Carti hasn’t confirmed details of the project, but with a tour coming at the beginning of 2024, fans expect it to arrive soon. Carti dropped his latest album, Whole Lotta Red, back in 2020. The project peaked atop the Billboard 200 chart with 100,000 first-week sales. Check out Carti’s new necklace below.

Playboi Carti’s Cops “Antagonist Cross” Chain

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Fans will be able to catch Carti on the Antagonist Tour, early next year. For a run of shows that includes Houston, Miami, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and more, Carti will be bringing along Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang. Carti originally scheduled the tour to begin in September, but he postponed the dates earlier this month. He didn’t provide an explanation. Be on the lookout for further updates on the tour on HotNewHipHop.

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Kanye West Shaves Cross On Back Of His Head

May 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West was recently spotted on a quick Chick-Fil-A and gym stop with his wife in West Hollywood. Moreover, he unveiled a new hairstyle to paparazzi following him around: a cross shaved on the back of his head. Of course, this is unsurprising from an artist that has been very vocal about their Christian faith and that plays with its imagery quite often. As small as the change may be, it’s another minimal piece of context that fans harped on to get context around his mind state. After all, following his bigoted rhetoric and slammed attacks online, it’s tough for them to connect with him in any meaningful way.

However, that can only be a good thing as Kanye West continues to reflect, heal, and stay out of the limelight. The damage brought about by his incendiary comments stretch far beyond any musical or artistic connection his audience may have formed. Still, things don’t look necessarily promising as of late. For example, his Yeezy Season 10 fashion show reportedly had various references to Nazi and other right-wing imagery. With that in mind, it’s probably not yet time for him to return to the public space after undergoing a significant change of heart and attitude.

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Regardless, that’s not going to slow the Chicago rapper and designer down, or at least that’s what recent reports indicate. Given that he recently filed a trademark for “YZY Sock Shoes,” many believe that he’s breaking into the fashion space again instead of the musical realm. Despite those findings, it’s unclear whether it will actually result in a sold product or if it’s just another one of his ephemeral ideas. Only time will tell, although maybe he wants to stay low-key and reach more niche and blindly supportive audiences with his work. Another important component is Adidas’ decision to sell its Yeezy stock, an agreement that, if successful, would net Kanye West a lot of money.

Meanwhile, other roadblocks exist on the 45-year-old’s path that seem far more serious than his fashion endeavors. One of those is his chaotic presidential campaign, which might involve secret funds from conservative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s campaign and that’s gone through a lot of staff changes. His Donda Academy is also in dire straits as teachers, parents, and the wider public seek another way forward. We’ll see how important that cross is to his public image in the future. For more news and the latest updates on Kanye West, come back to HNHH.

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Lil Uzi Vert Shows Off New Tongue Tattoo

April 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Uzi Vert is one of the most unique rappers out right now. One of the ways Uzi shows off their creativity is through body art. Indeed, with more than 50 tats on his body, Uzi easily ranks as one of the most inked-up rappers today. However, their artwork has often proved controversial in the past. Now, the 27-year-old is showing off their newest ink. Once again, the tattoo is raising eyebrows with fans.

A Twitter user named Uziawge posted a photo of the tattoo. The tat is located on Uzi’s tongue and features an image of an upside-down cross. Moreover, Uzi previously revealed a similar tattoo on his forehead. However. this tattoo is difficult to clearly make out in the video. Additionally, the tweet clips GangaTattoo, who likely did the tattoo. This is the same artist who performed Uzi’s incredible full-body tat. That piece took more than 16 hours to complete and cost Uzi a cool $100,000.

Uzi’s Newest Ink Causes Controversy

Although some fans were quick to praise the bold new artwork, others have taken offense to what they consider Satanic themes. Some comments have called the artwork blasphemous. Moreover, former Northern Illinois football player Boomer Mays responded to the photo by tweeting “The devil is hard at work.” Additionally, the tattoo has further fueled conspiracy theories against Uzi. Like many musicians, Uzi has been accused by conspiracy theorists of selling his soul to become famous. Additionally, Uzi has been accused of using Satanic themes in his music. However, the Philadelphia rapper has repeatedly denied this.

Uzi has been open about their love of tattoos over the years. They famously got matching tattoos with Steve Lacy and Kanye West. Although their initial concern was only getting ink, they quickly grew an interest in creating tattoos. Subsequently, Uzi was shown giving a fan a tattoo of an anarchy symbol last week. Meanwhile, fans of Uzi are eagerly awaiting the release of his new album The Pink Tape. Initially, the album was slated to be released last December. However, the project has been repeatedly delayed. Uzi says the project is currently in its final stages. We can’t wait for him to show off his new music along with his artwork.

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Blac Chyna’s Easter Photos: Model Worships Massive Cross In Stunning Gown After Baptism

April 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

If you thought Blac Chyna, now known as Angela White, was joking about returning to her religious roots, her latest Instagram posts will certainly shock you. In celebration of today’s Easter holiday (April 9), the mother of two donned an over-the-top pink and white gown with matching gloves to model alongside a massive cross. Her feed began lighting up earlier this morning, the first of her three posts simply showing off her designer dress in all its glory. “‘Watch, stand fast in faith. Be brave, be strong.’ 1 Corinthians 16:13,” she also wrote in the caption, quoting a popular bible verse to her 16.9M followers.

Shortly afterward, White added another photo to her grid, this one showing off the back of her outfit as she stands at the foot of a larger-than-life crucifix. “And he said to them, ‘Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified,’” the description on this post reads, referring to another bible quote. “‘He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid Him.’ Mark 16:6.” Thus far, the comments seem to mostly be from those those welcoming the Californian back into her faith, which she’s been enthusiastically embracing as of late.

Blac Chyna’s Extravagant Easter Outfit

To end off her series, the Rob & Chyna reality star shared an edit of her posing, arms up and eyes closed, as the image of the aforementioned image cross overlaps her figure. “‘For I am with you, no one will attack you to hurt you.’ Acts 18:10,” White wrote alongside that one. It remains unclear exactly why she chose each verse, though the final one is interestingly timed following her mother, Tokyo Toni’s apparent attempt to wish death upon her daughter. While the hate from her own maker is undeniably difficult to deal with, the former OnlyFans creator was able to shake it off in a recent interview.

“That’s just the devil, that’s just the enemy and guess what I’m not going for it,” Angela White declared earlier this month. “I’m a really intelligent person. If you look at her video she always says ‘Chyna, my daughter Chyna. She never says my daughter Angela. So guess what those gifts that she’s trying to send this way, they’re not directed towards me. My name is Angela. My name is not Chyna. So direct that somewhere else.” Keep scrolling to see the entertainer’s Easter IG photos, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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