Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts delivered a dominant performance in the Eagles’ 34-6 victory over Dallas, totaling four touchdowns—two passing and two rushing—and a 115.0 passer rating. Hurts’ 10 rushing touchdowns this season make him the first quarterback in NFL history to reach that mark in four consecutive seasons.
Hurts also made history by becoming the first quarterback to record a touchdown pass, a rushing touchdown, and a passer rating of 100 or higher in four consecutive games. This achievement surpasses previous records held by Jim Hart, Jeff Hostetler, and Lamar Jackson, who each managed the feat in three consecutive games.
Hurts is now the sixth quarterback since 1970 to record both a passing and rushing touchdown in four consecutive games in a single season, joining a list that includes Justin Fields, Kyler Murray, Josh Allen, Joshua Dobbs, and Michael Vick.
With his Sunday performance, Hurts solidifies his place in NFL history, further cementing his status as one of the league’s most versatile and dynamic quarterbacks.
Blac Youngsta has dealt with a Texas gun case for a couple of years now, but it seems like those days are finally over. Moreover, a judge in Dallas court reportedly just dismissed the case, according to court documents reportedly obtained by TMZ. Authorities charged him back in October of 2020 after the Lone Star arrest with unlawful possession of a firearm by a person with a felony history. The Heavy Camp, Checkmate rapper’s lawyer Carl A. Moore told the outlet that his client is glad to get this over with and commended the District Attorney’s office. He apparently refused a pre-trial diversion program before this dismissal.
Furthermore, authorities arrested Blac Youngsta in 2020 during a routine traffic stop, finding a handgun tucked in his legs as he rode shotgun. You can see a clip of this by clicking the “Via” link below, which shows him amicably talking to police officers about their van during the arrest. The Memphis native had been arrested in September of the previous year on similar charges. These days, it seems like he has bigger and more positive things to focus on, such as some onstage antics last year that gave 50 Cent a chuckle.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 19: Blac Youngsta performs at Little Caesars Arena on January 19, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)
Sadly, this news also comes amid a pretty difficult time for Blac Youngsta and his family. Moreover, police finally arrested a suspect for their alleged involvement in his brother’s murder. “I Love U Baby Brother Rest Up,” Youngsta mourned on Instagram after this tragedy. “I’m Gone Make The World Pay. I Swear To God Nobody Safe. Standing Over Everybody. Everybody #4LIFE. Gone Make Sure They Feel Me I Promise. Life Will Never Me The Same But God Got Me. I’m The Strongest Man N The World.”
Meanwhile, many Blac Youngsta fans thought that his Blac Sheep 2 project was a tribute to his brother. At least he doesn’t have to deal with the headache of this long gun case anymore in his path of recovery and grief. Our prayers go out to Youngsta’s loved ones, especially as we just reached the one-year anniversary of this shooting. Hopefully there are much brighter days ahead.
At almost 15 years in the game, Cardo is finally prepping for his first solo album in 2024. His historic run includes placements with a Mount Rushmore of hip-hop heavyweights, such as Wiz Khalifa, Meek Mill, Freddie Gibbs, Drake, Curren$y, Mac Miller, Nicki Minaj, Snoop, Travis Scott, Migos, and Kendrick Lamar. Inspired by his Dallas roots, Cardo’s brand of production is the next generation of Texas rider music — with his trademark sub-busting 808s paired with the melodic stylings of West Coast G-funk.
Most recently Cardo punched the clock with Larry June on his latest “Night Shift” and the pair’s labor manufactured one of the most cohesive rap projects of last year. His sonics are the perfect sound bed for Larry June’s signature humorous brags and bars. But despite his A-List affiliations, Cardo clearly still relishes the glory of cooking up with like-minded friends such as Larry June and Curren$y as much as producing hits the biggest chart toppers in music.
We sat down at a smoothie shop in Austin, TX to discuss Cardo’s newfound healthy lifestyle and smoothie obsession, we learned what gives him the bubble guts, his go-to spots in Dallas, and how his Grandma sparked his love for all things coffee. We also demystified Taffy Grapes, got put onto the goodness of ranch on spaghetti and the magic of wrapping a Snickers bar in a Little Debbie’s Honeybun.
So my first question is what’s on your rider?
First off, we got to kick it off healthy, we got to have hella alkaline water. Got to keep the pH levels right, you know what I’m saying? That good old alkaline for your body. I know a lot of people got they own opinions about alkaline, whatever. Definitely chicken nuggets, McDonald’s, preferably. Shout out to McDonald’s. We love french fries, so we got to have the french fries; 100 french fries for the gang so we can all eat. Of course, we got to have a few Caesar salads for the healthy people like myself, even though I’m a snack on them chicken nuggets too though, but I’m also (going) to try to play it healthy. (All of) That, some hot wings. It depends what kind of day it is, if we there for a minute, the rider list can get crazy. Definitely have espresso shots, coffee for me ’cause I love coffee. Shout out to my grandma for the coffee.
What type of sauce are you dipping the nuggets in?
Come on man, sweet and sour. And the barbecue too, the tangy barbecue. You can never go wrong with the barbecue. But that sweet and sour, come on, man, it’s hitting the spot every time, never fails.
So would you say when it comes to snacks, are you more like a sweet or savory kind of guy? Like salty stuff or more like candy, cookies and fruits and stuff?
I like savory things. I don’t like too sweet. I used to love Zebra Cakes and then when I got older Zebra Cakes just taste like pure sugar, like marshmallows. So I grew out of that phase. Like Honeybun, same thing.
So you’re Little Debbie’s guy?
Yeah.
… as a kid?
Always, man. When I was a kid, I used to go to the corner store (and) get a Zebra Cake for 25 cents. I used to get some shit for a whole dollar, get that, an A&W cream soda or root beer, or I get the Starbucks Frappuccino. Either way, get that Honeybun, get the snicker. You get the Snicker, you can wrap the honeybun around and melt it.
Wait, what? Explain that, please.
So what me and my cousin and my brother used to do, we get the Honeybuns, we get a whole four pack and then we get the Snicker. We put the Snicker in the middle of the honeybun, wrap it up like a taco almost put it in the microwave, fold it down.
Oh, in the microwave too?
Yeah. Put it for a good 15 seconds. That motherfucker is like a delicacy, like a nice little hood dessert.
Yeah, it’s a honey-nicker. Or a honey… We had a different name for it, ’cause we can’t go with the honey one. What is it some ghetto shit? Some good ghetto gold for you to cook up with.
You said you’re a little more on the salty side, so what’s hitting on the salty side?
You could never go wrong with… What’s the name? They got a whole bunch of different bags. They got the pecans, they got the…The pistachios. They be coming in different flavors. They be like clustered with like…
Oh, with the fruits and dry… Sahale, it’s called?
That’s an amazing snack to have. Not only is it healthy — it’s a little on the sodium side — but it’s a healthy snack. Get in your protein.
So when you’re in the studio cooking up, are there specific foods or snacks that you need to have around? You have a home studio or are you out?
Whenever I’m out, I usually like to have the fruit bowl.
What’s in your fruit bowl?
Pineapple, mango, dragon fruit, kiwi. I like tropical fruit. Might be some soursop, you never know. Soursop looks a little weird, but we love it. It’s good for your gut and everything, it’s good for your soul.
What’s soursop for people that may not know? That’s something I’m not even really that familiar with.
I’m not even sure where the fruit even hails from, I just know from reading up on it and what is the benefits of it, and it tastes like juicy fruit bubblegum.
So fruit in the studio and that’s pretty much it?
Definitely have to be water, I got to be hydrated.
What’s your alkaline water of choice?
Essentia. And I love Core too, Core is amazing water. Put a little chlorophyll in there, get your healthy on, get on about your unhealthy eating habits for a quick second, and get back to it.
And do you have a time of day when you are snacking or what are your habits?
I’m a real snacker, I don’t like to eat dinner like that. I’ll snack on some, I don’t know, some noodles. Not only just regular noodles, some ramen noodles from somewhere, from K-pop or something like that. Places around the way around the neighborhood (in Dallas) and kind of go from there.
When you’re on the road and you get to a hotel or your destination, is there stuff like food or snacks that you got to have in your room so you feel settled and comfortable?
I’m taking the Snickers out of there, automatically. Taking the M&M’s, the peanut M&M’s, you know what I’m saying? You can never go wrong with peanut M&M’s. Sometimes they have the Clif bars in there. I take the Clif bar depending on the flavor. If it’s the macadamia peanut butter one, it’s over with, I’m taking it. With the white chocolate? Taking it all.
When you get there and there’s nothing in the room, what are you stocking up with?
I’m just leaving that room, going to a whole ‘nother hotel. I’m playin’. I’ll go down to CVS and grab some Funions, I might grab the Doritos, the sweet chili ones. The purple pack, it’s me and my son’s favorite chips ever. And I might grab a Sprite. Can never go wrong with a Sprite. Might get a little bubble guts from eating these snacks or something, might have to calm the guts down, the bowels.
How did you get into the healthy wave of food? What was that for you that made you change or get more into that side of things?
I feel like health is important. For you to get wealth, you have to have health first. Your health got to be in the greatest shape. I see family members suffer, go through things and that made me look at life differently and try to change up my habits too. And also my father had cancer, this is a long time ago. My dad, he’s been in remission for over 20 years now. God is good. That’s what matters.
I know a lot of artists don’t like to eat before they perform, after the show, are you going out to eat? Are you getting room service or Postmates? Or what’s your move?
Man what? We going to get something to eat. I like diner spots. I like unique hole in the wall, mom and pop shops. I feel like without these mom and pop restaurants, I don’t even think there’ll be any kind of color to the cities. You can go to Ruth Chris, and you go to Prime and there’s nothing that you’re going get out of it, compared to a Mom and Pop type restaurant. Go to a Rudy’s or Heartache or a Hutchins (all in Dallas).
Now, we’re going to get the two-piece wings with the fries, get the extra pickles. Might get that serendipity. You can go to Hutchins, you get the ribs, they got everything man. You can go to… Blacks too. Blacks is all barbecue as well. Fuel City Tacos…
Do you have a favorite steak spot in Dallas? I know everybody thinks about Dallas for steak.
Yeah, that’s a real battle. You could say Truluck’s, you could say Drake’s.
And what’s your order? Are you a ribeye, sirloin? You getting a tomahawk?
I want the wagyu. I want to do a tomahawk, that’s some Flo Rida shit. You ever see that picture with Flo Rida with the big tomahawk? I’m going to go with the Wagyu. I’m not really a steak kind of guy. I feel like steak is like zombie meat, damn near. I mean, but it’s good for you too, protein. But I could never go wrong with a T-bone. A butterflied filet.
What sides are we getting?
I’m going to get the mashed potatoes. We’ll get the mac and cheese. If they got a broccoli salad, that’s going to make it even better. I love broccoli, I love cucumber. So if they got cucumber salad, oh yeah, I’m in heaven with it.
Are there any foods or snacks in Texas that are regional that other people should know about or may not know about that are amazing?
They got the candy lady that sells the pickles, the candy grapes and shit. But I feel like Chicago kind of started all that. First place I ever seen people doing that was Chicago.
Wait, what type of grapes?
Taffy grapes.
Okay, please tell us what those are.
The first ones I got was at Chicago at Harold’s. I don’t even remember which Harold’s it was. Me and Don C and my cousin Mike-Mike was there. It might’ve been off of Wabash over by Lakeshore when it used to be open and seeing them my cousin was like, “Yo, these grapes right here, taffy grapes, these different. They have candy on them.” Soon we got them and shit, bro we was standing in front and ate them all, we went right back in, got some more.
They’re fresh grapes?
Fresh grapes but they candied, they put taffy and all that shit on them.
Going back, you had mentioned your Grandma getting you into coffee and espresso. Can you break that down a little bit?
Shout out to my grandma Annie Brown, I just talked to her. She told me the first day I was born, the first week she gave me my first sip of coffee, a teaspoon or something like that. I didn’t believe my grandma, but apparently she did. And then ever since then, I always loved coffee. From day one, I would drink anything coffee tasting or coffee flavored, like ice cream, cookies, you name it. Listen, this is how I know my daughter is me all day, ’cause she loves anything coffee flavored. Bro, I eat the chocolate covered coffee beans. I go so crazy on them. I be geeked for like a whole week off of those, just running. But I love it though, this is a coffee smoothie.
I’m glad you said smoothie because obviously we’re at a smoothie place. What’s your go-to smoothie? I saw you drink the green ones and all that?
I love Green ones. I love my little healthy glow ones from over at Clean Juice. I think that’s Tebow’s juice shop, that he owns, or franchise. But yeah, my go-to is the glow one. It has celery, apple, ginger, chlorophyll, I put chia seeds in there extra. I keep it simple though, just to get rejuvenated, give my bowels a good swim.
Did you like the taste right away or was it a learning curve for you?
I loved it. I always loved it. I was drinking smoothies since I was a kid. So it was always something I been a fan of. Like this fruity flavor, I was a pina colada type of guy.
And then for healthy food, people that are just starting to get into that, what are some things that you would recommend that they try to get their foot in the door?
Beyond Meat, like a burger. I had a vegan chopped cheese that tastes like a real chopped cheese. Fucking blew me away. So that’s for starters right there.
I like eating buffalo cauliflower or cauliflower pizza, it’s not bad as people think, it’s amazing to me. If you got your little dipping sauces or whatever, make sure they ain’t over the calorie limit, you good.
I even eat the lettuce wrap burgers and shit, like the keto shit. My girl got me into that, so I started doing that more. She’ll get the little wrap from Cheesecake factory, even though I know people have hate towards the Cheesecake Factory, it will always have a place in my heart, always.
So speaking of franchises, if you could own or operate any restaurant, somebody’s like, yo, I’m going to give you a free Franchise of a restaurant, it’s yours and you can take it and run with it. What would be your pick of something that’s out there already that you would love to work on?
Automatically McDonald’s, for My kids. Everything I got to do has got to be for my kids. So when I do it, my kids going to be like, “Damn, my dad is running McDonald’s? What? I get free Happy Meals every day? I get a cheeseburger every day?” Generational, generational, generational income. Their kids, kids, grandkids, grandkids, grandkids, grandkids won’t have to worry about a thing in life ever.
If you could be the ambassador or a Spokesperson for any restaurant or food or snack brand, what would your pick be?
It got to be Doritos. It got to be Doritos. Man, we grew up eating Doritos. Doritos may be a part of our life and our family since the beginning of the times.
So Sweet Chili is your number one Doritos flavor?
Yeah, me and my son go crazy over that. We damn near be fighting over them last bag of chips.
And so your kids like a lot of the same foods that you do?
My son, he a little picky, but I’m trying to open them up more to try new things. My daughter though, she’s grown into it ’cause it’s one of them things, it takes a little process for her to kind of do some things and it goes from there.
And is there anything that they like that you feel is weird or you’re like, whoa, that’s different, kids are growing up eating this?
Yeah, my daughter, I try to get her into new things ’cause she’s more open to it versus my son. My son, he ain’t about to eat nothing that has pizza sauce on it.
When he orders pizza it has to be straight cheese bread. I don’t mind it, but I’ll be trying to break him out of that. My daughter, she’d be willing to try it, it just got to look good to her. If it looks any kind of discoloring, like green or whatever, hell no, I ain’t touching that. She’ll grow to it naturally though I feel like ’cause it’s just like me, same way.
I ain’t start liking eating pickles until I got 35, 36 years old. Here I am, 39 I love pickles now, pause.
Is there any food trend or weird thing that you’ve seen lately with food where you’re like, why are people doing that? It sounds kind of nasty, but-
I ain’t going to lie about that pink sauce shit. The pink sauce thing. Remember the lady came out with that pink sauce last year. I’m not trying to talk down on her or nothing like that, but it was mixing dragon fruit I think and making it almost like a ranch-based sauce.
Like a dipping sauce?
Yeah, I didn’t even want to try it because it was pink and it looked like Pepto Bismol. I thought that was so weird.
And is there anything that you eat that people might think is weird or unappetizing?
I’m glad you asked that, ’cause I just seen somebody talking about it, but I’m probably going to get ate up about this. But with spaghetti, I put a little sugar in my spaghetti, yes. Not like a shitload of it. I mean, I come from a black background, my mama Black. So I know that different households do not do the same, like how my mom makes spaghetti.
My mom put real sugar in spaghetti. But what I do, I put ranch on mine.
Just ranch and spaghetti?
And hot sauce. I got to have the turkey sausage, I got to have the nice little meat sauce.
In the spaghetti as well?
Yeah.
You ever considering having your own wing franchise? Considering Cardo Got Wings?
We’re working on it, man. We’re working on it. The ideas are definitely endless. They’re definitely endless.
And where’s your favorite wing spot, period?
Oh, you going try me like that? Oh shit. Rudy’s Chicken for sure at the crib. Hutchins for sure at the crib as well. And then Chicago Harold’s, even Uncle Remus. Even JJ’s. Man, I’m everywhere in New York.
I want to say… No, they don’t got a good wing spot in New York. I ain’t going to lie, Blue Ribbon. Blue Ribbon got some amazing – That’s some bougie wings, that shit is fire.
You can’t go wrong at Blue Ribbon.
No. They got a location. They got one that’s in the LES, then they got another one that’s around the corner from the Sixty. This one was different though. They make a different fried chicken compared to the other one. Their sauce at the Sixty, they do it with the little wasabi… And I hate that shit, I hate wasabi. I’m not a big fan of wasabi. Wasabi just taste like the devil’s asshole, pause.
Megan Thee Stallion is currently making her way across the U.S. on her “Hot Girl Summer” tour, joined by GloRilla. So far, the femcees have hit cities like Chicago, NYC, Philly, Memphis, and more, amazing fans with explosive performances and fun special guests. Recently, however, Meg had to make a tweak to her tour schedule due to the NBA Finals. She took to Twitter/X today to share the news, leaving some of her hometown fans disappointed in the process.
“Dallas Hotties — Due to the NBA Finals schedule, my show at American Airlines Center on June 11th has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 26th. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date,” she wrote. While the circumstances are out of Meg’s control, commenters are still sounding off about the postponement. “Why didn’t they reschedule the NBA finals instead,” one Hottie wonders. “NBA BETTER have compensated my girl being that her concert was scheduled first!” another says.
Megan Thee Stallion’s Dallas Show Moved To June 26
Dallas Hotties — Due to the NBA Finals schedule, my show at American Airlines Center on June 11th has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 26th . All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
Many additional commenters are pointing out that this isn’t the first time Meg’s had to reschedule recently. Last week, the “Hiss” rapper was scheduled to perform in Atlanta when a major water main break threw a wrench in her plans. To make matters worse, the show scheduled for the following night was also postponed. This left fans fuming, to say the least. One of them even went viral on TikTok for calling up the mayor with her complaints, and revealing that she wasn’t notified of the postponement until she had already arrived at the venue in full costume.
Luckily, Meg was able to put on some impressive performances for Atlanta fans in the days following, at least partially making up for the delay. What do you think of Megan Thee Stallion rescheduling her upcoming performance in Dallas due to the NBA Finals schedule? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a remarkable comeback to even their series with the Dallas Mavericks at 2-2, securing a 100-96 victory.
Trailing eight points with just over eight minutes left, the Thunder went on a decisive 17-6 run to take a three-point lead with 3:24 remaining.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was instrumental in the Thunder’s rally, scoring 22 of his game-high 34 points in the second half. SGA also contributed eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks in 42 minutes. His back-to-back tough baseline jumpers during the run were pivotal, while Jalen Williams added crucial plays, including a driving dunk and a fastbreak layup off a steal to extend OKC’s lead.
The Thunder’s victory marks their 18th win this season after trailing by double digits, the most of any team. This resilience pushed the series back to Oklahoma City, tied at 2-2.
Despite Luka Doncic’s second triple-double of the postseason (18 points, 12 rebounds, ten assists), the Mavericks were unable to hold their lead. P.J. Washington delivered a strong performance with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and five three-pointers, marking his third consecutive game with 20+ points. However, Kyrie Irving struggled, scoring only nine points with nine assists, falling below 10 points for just the second time as a Maverick, both occurrences within the last three games.
The series now shifts back to OKC for Game 5, where both teams will battle to gain an advantage in this tightly contested matchup.
Patrick Duffy, a venerable figure in the realm of television, has solidified his status as a distinguished actor with a career that spans several decades, most notably for his role as Bobby Ewing on the iconic TV series Dallas. As of 2024, Celebrity Net Worth reports that Duffy’s net worth stands at an estimated $20 million. This wealth accumulation reflects his enduring presence on screen and his ventures into directing and stage acting, underscoring a multifaceted career that has endeared him to audiences worldwide. Duffy’s financial success is intertwined with his professional journey, marked by significant roles that have showcased his acting prowess and been commercially successful, contributing to his substantial net worth.
Beginning his career in the 1970s, Duffy quickly became a household name through his role in Dallas. This show captivated millions of viewers around the globe but also redefined television drama. His portrayal of Bobby Ewing, a character that became central to the show’s most memorable moments, earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. However, Duffy’s talents are not confined to the small screen. His theater work and directorial ventures have showcased his versatility and commitment to storytelling, further contributing to his standing in the entertainment industry.
A Storied Career In Television
NEW YORK CITY – NOVEMBER 26: Actor Patrick Duffy and actress Linda Gray attend the. CBS’s 28th Annual All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 1987 at the. Columbus Circle in New York City. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Patrick Duffy’s journey to stardom began with his breakout role in Dallas. The show aired from 1978 to 1991. His portrayal of Bobby Ewing, the moral compass of the Ewing family, resonated with audiences. He became one of the show’s most beloved characters. Duffy’s ability to bring depth and nuance to his character contributed significantly to the show’s success. It further helped make it one of the most-watched television dramas of its time. Beyond Dallas, Duffy also starred in the science fiction series Man from Atlantis, showcasing his range as an actor and gaining him further recognition.
Moreover, the actor’s television career did not wane with the end of Dallas. Duffy reprised his role as Bobby Ewing in various Dallas reunions and spin-offs, maintaining his connection to the character that defined his career. Additionally, he broadened his television repertoire by appearing in sitcoms like Step by Step. This further illustrating his versatility and ability to connect with a new generation of viewers. His continued presence on television has not only sustained his popularity but also contributed to his financial success, with each role reinforcing his position in the industry.
Directing & Beyond
NEW YORK, NY – MAY 14: Josh Henderson, Linda Gray, Patrick Duffy and Conan O’Brien attend the. TBS / TNT Upfront 2014 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on May 14, 2014 in New York City. 24674_001_0750.JPG (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
Beyond acting, Patrick Duffy has explored other facets of the entertainment industry. This has notably been taking on roles as a director. His directorial work on Dallas and other television projects has been well-received. It showcased his understanding of storytelling from behind the camera. This expansion into directing has diversified his career and increased his net worth, highlighting his adaptability and eagerness to embrace new challenges.
Further, Duffy’s contributions to the entertainment industry extend beyond acting and directing. His work in theater, including performances in productions like Chicago, demonstrates his commitment to his craft and ability to captivate audiences in live performances. This aspect of his career underscores his talent’s depth and dedication to exploring different storytelling mediums.
Personal Life & Legacy
DUBLIN, IRELAND – MARCH 17: International guest of honour actor Patrick Duffy attends the. St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland. 17th March is the feast day of Saint Patrick commemorating the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
Off-screen, Patrick Duffy’s life is characterized by resilience and a dedication to his family. His personal story, marked by tragedy and triumph, has endeared him further to fans and colleagues alike. Duffy’s commitment to his family and ability to maintain a relatively private life in the public eye has garnered respect beyond his professional achievements.
Patrick Duffy’s enduring legacy in the entertainment industry reflects his talent and ability to adapt and thrive in a constantly evolving landscape. With a net worth of $20 million in 2024, his career is a testament to his versatility, professionalism, and the enduring appeal of his performances. As Duffy continues to take on new roles and challenges, his contribution to the entertainment world remains undeniable, cemented by memorable characters and a passion for storytelling that resonates with audiences worldwide.
Boosie Badazz has been in the music industry for a long time. Like many of his contemporaries, he’s had his share of run-ins with the law. Some situations found the Baton Rouge-born artist facing serious allegations of murder, which he ultimately beat. Others have seen him taking on the victim role, like a shooting that took place in Dallas in 2020. At the time, Boosie took a bullet to the leg. This left him in a wheelchair for the duration of his recovery. Since then, the embattled artist hasn’t returned to the city where he was shot, but on Sunday (October 29), he entertained the idea of coming back – if the money’s right, of course.
“I don’t know, they gotta pay me a lot of money to come to Dallas,” Boosie stated during a recent Instagram Live. “They shot me in Dallas. They gotta pay that bag. I’m tryna come! $150,000 – I’m coming. They shot me in Dallas,” he added. Nevertheless, the 40-year-old still showed love to fans in the Lone Star state. “I love Dallas, though. [They] my highest supporting city. Every time I drop a movie, Dallas be number one!” Boosie alleged.
The 2020 incident was particularly traumatic for Boosie, as it took place during a vigil for the late Mo3. It took place outside of a strip mall called Big T’s when a gunman began shooting at the rapper’s sprinter van and quickly fled the scene. After spending over a week in the hospital for treatment, Badazz was ultimately released to continue his recovery at home, though he was back on stage in his wheelchair just four days later.
Besides addressing questions about the potential of him performing in Dallas again, Boosie Badazz has also shared his thoughts on the new documentary about him. The Louisana native is usually happy to be in the spotlight, but now that he’s been painted as an “alleged serial killer,” Boosie wants no part in the project. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Video has emerged of an awkward encounter from Drake’s It’s All a Blur show in Dallas earlier this week. In the brief clip, Drake is moving his way through the crowd when one fan tries to hug him. The woman, who finds herself right in Drizzy’s path, screams loudly and tries to throw her arms around the rapper. Instead, Drake catches her arms and gently pushes her back into the crowd before moving on. The woman can be seen looking a little stunned about the incident as Drake continues down the seats.
It’s not the first time someone has crossed the line in their interaction with Drake. During a tour stop in late August, footage emerged of Drake doing his crowd walk when a fan appeared to briefly grab him by the throat. The contact only lasted a moment and Drizzy appeared to laugh it off. A day after the footage emerged, Drake even reposted the moment to his Instagram, captioning it “dialed in”.
However, there were some positive fan interactions at the aforementioned Dallas show. During the concert, Drizzy spotted a fan holding up a sign that claimed they had flown all the way from Japan to see the tour. “You came here from Japan for the show? You know what … we flyin’ you home first class back to Japan. We love y’all. I’ve never been to Japan, but you came to me. So that’s love. That’s what life is about. You got to show love,” Drake told the fan.
The story was relayed to the rest of the world by awe-struck fans on Twitter. “There was a couple that flew to my show from Japan. Drake saw their sign and is flying them home first class. He said he’s never been to Japan and it meant a lot that they spent their hard earned money to fly across the world for him,” one fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The tour is still running for a few more weeks, ending in Columbus, Ohio on October 9.
A condition of Britney’s Griner return to the WNBA after nearly a year spent in Russian detention concerned her in-season travel. The WNBA has long-held an anti-charter position to ensure fairness for all teams and their owners. However, fears for Griner’s safety, the WNBA allowed Griner to travel via charter flight for road games.
Despite this, the incident has once again been thrown into the spotlight after an incident at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. After two games against the Dallas Wings, members of the Phoenix Mercury were moving through DFW ahead of a Sunday game in Indiana. There, they were confronted by right-wing YouTuber Alex Stein, who has become well-known for his videos harassing politicians. In an excerpt of the video that Stein posted to his Twitter page, he is heard yelling “Do you still want to boycott America?” at Griner. After he is detained by team security and called “weird” by one of Griner’s teammates, Stein replies, “Why I am weird? She hates America.” It is unknown why Griner was not traveling via charter to Indiana.
WNBA Criticized For Griner Incident
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 21: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the Chicago Sky during the second half of the WNBA game at Footprint Center on May 21, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The WNBA released a statement soon after the incident was first reported. “As we gather additional information about today’s incident at the Dallas airport, it has come to our attention that this was orchestrated by a social media figure and provocateur. His actions were inappropriate and unfortunate. The safety of Brittney Griner and all WNBA players is our top priority. Prior to the season, the WNBA worked together with the Phoenix Mercury and BG’s team to ensure her safety during her travel, which included charter flights for WNBA games and assigned security personnel with her at all times. We remain steadfastly committed to the highest standards of security for players.”
In her owner statement, Griner’s teammate Brianna Turner argued that the incident should have never happened in the first place. “”Player safety while traveling should be at the forefront. People following with cameras saying wild remarks is never acceptable. Excessive harassment. Our team nervously huddled in a corner unsure how to move about. We demand better.” It’s unclear what, if any, changes the league will make as a result of this incident. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.
Rising Dallas, Texas MC BigXthaPlug just dropped “Primetime,” a grand and heavy-hitting cut of Southern hip-hop. While Big X isn’t topping charts, he’s making noise online and garnering millions of views from his pure talent. Moreover, this new track mixes a lot of sounds together for a uniquely hype and triumphant vibe.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 17: BigXthaPlug performs onstage at ‘Earn Your Leisure & UnitedMasters Present #earnyourmasters Music Showcase’ during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals on March 17, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Samantha Burkardt/Getty Images for SXSW)
However, you may be surprised at the Plug’s background. He’s nicknamed “The Biggest Stepper” (but who’s Mr. Morale?) and was a star football player from his childhood to his freshman year of college. Then, he faced some trouble during that time that caused him to shift gears. Afterwards, his mixtape Back from the Dead and singles like “Big Stepper,” Mr. Trouble,” “Safehouse,” and “Texas” bolstered his musical profile. His most recent efforts nabbed him cosigns from Bun B, Erykah Badu, and Shaq.
Also, the MC named “Primetime” after Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback Deion Sanders. Much like that status, this track feels victorious and epic while still being enjoyable and hard-hitting trap. What’s more is that the instrumental prowess on this track really makes it stand out above all. Moreover, the saxophone that opens the track is gorgeous and classy, clashing creatively with the drum pattern that follows.
Meanwhile, grand hits of strings and subtle swells elevate the track to a more dramatic level every now and then. Most interestingly, however, that contrast between classy and punchy even adds rock into the mix. During some parts of the verses and chorus, you can hear an electric guitar wail away atmospherically in the background. Also, some muffled acoustic kicks give the track tense percussion in its build-ups.
Still, what did you think of BigXthaPlug’s latest single, “Primetime”? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments and peep some notable lyrics from the track down below. Also, if you haven’t heard the song yet, you can find it on your preferred streaming service. As always, check back in with HNHH for the latest great music releases of the week.
Quotable Lyrics
Take some lessons, I’ll teach you lil’ boys how to trap, I just started this s**t and my face on the map, We’ve been runnin’ through packs, steady runnin’ up laps, If you got B.O.A., come and get your s**t tapped
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