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Ex-Yeezy Designer Claims Kanye West Has “Lost His Mind” And Works With “Toxic Losers”

September 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West is still rolling VULTURES out with Ty Dolla $ign, but he’s also dealing with a media firestorm that has raged on for years now. For example, one of the many consequences of his antisemitic rants was the end of his Yeezy parternship with Adidas in 2022, one that famous sneaker designer Steven Smith helped broker all the way back in 2016. But it seems like that ship has also sailed. Moreover, new reports emerged that Ye fired Smith in early August of this year, and Smith spoke to Fast Company about this development. They described him as “a sensitive defender of Ye and, in particular, the treatment of his mental health.”

“He’s lost his mind,” Steven Smith said of Kanye West, which definitely indicates that he’s no longer as sympathetic as the publication suggested. “The whole of Yeezy is circling the drain and this is just part of it. He has surrounded himself with toxic, C-grade losers. […] I’m in a very happy place with it all. I will certainly be a priceless asset to whoever I work with next. It’s all his loss and the result of his foolishness.”

Kanye West & Steven Smith At The Fast Company Innovation Festival In 2019

Kanye West Yeezy Designer Fired Steven Smith Response Hip Hop News — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 07: Steven Smith and Kanye West attend the Fast Company Innovation Festival – Day 3 Arrivals on November 07, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Fast Company)

Furthermore, Kanye West has apparently also blocked Steven Smith on Instagram, but Smith didn’t really elaborate on why Ye fired him, or if this is actually how things went down. After all, Fast Company claims that Smith “reached a breaking point” when the Chicago artist tried and failed to launch a porn company. But it’s difficult to identify exactly what caused the breakdown of their relationship, mostly because the heaps of controversy over the past few years leave a lot of options on the table.

Meanwhile, other Kanye West antics these days involve the arrest of a woman who claims he telepathically ordered her to steal a car. Whether it’s the zaniest of zany headlines or legitimately disturbing sexual harassment accusations, there’s a lot to unpack. Sadly, things haven’t really gotten any easier to deal with as of late. We just have to wait and see what happens next in the saga of Ye, and hope that there are brighter days to come.

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Cardi B Fires Back Amid Backlash For Forgetting Designer’s Name At Met Gala

May 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, Cardi B turned heads at the 2024 Met Gala in a massive jaw-dropping black gown. Unfortunately, however, she forgot who designed it when asked on the carpet. During a chat with Emma Chamberlain, Cardi hyped up the incredible dress, describing the designer as “Asian and everything.” The mind behind the dress was Chinese designer Sensen Lii of Windowsen, though the name escaped the femcee at the time.

As expected, the forgotten name got Cardi quite a bit of backlash online, including from Vogue‘s former managing director Gilbert Cheah. Some social media users even accused her of being racist by chalking the designer up to his ethnicity. In a new clip, Cardi B addressed the situation, coming to her own defense. According to her, she had a lot on her mind as she made her way down the carpet alongside her seven dress holders, and simply forgot how to pronounce Lii’s name.

Cardi B Says She Had A Lot On Her Mind At The Met Gala

Moreover, Cardi claims to have described Lii as “Asian” because she wasn’t sure of his nationality and didn’t want to get it wrong. She says that her intention wasn’t to offend anybody, but the outrage over the moment has since taken away from all of the work her team put into the look. Lii has yet to address the debacle. In her response, Cardi was also sure to throw a jab at Cheah for calling her out, emphasizing the fact that he no longer works for Vogue.

What do you think of Cardi B’s Sensen Lii Met Gala gown? What about her explanation for how she described the designer on the carpet? Do you think she deserves the backlash she’s received for the moment online, or are social media users just overreacting? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Ari Fletcher Puts Designer On Blast Over $13K “Ugly” Holiday Decor, He Fires Back

January 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s no secret that Ari Fletcher likes to go big for the holidays, but unfortunately, she ran into some problems this season when she tried to fill her home with festive decor. She hired an Atlanta event designer to decorate her home, but according to her, he didn’t deliver what she expected. In a series of new Instagram Stories, Fletcher shows off the unsatisfactory decorations, and accuses the designer of failing to refund her money.

“Me and my manager have called and [texted] you numerous times,” she begins. “I sent you $13K for my Christmas decorations and you did not deliver and said you would give me my money back.” She continues, insisting that he previously acknowledged that the decorations weren’t what they agreed upon. “Why are you playing this game?” she asks.

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She went on to share photos of the Christmas tree she requested and the one she received. Commenters note that they look drastically different. According to her, she gave the designer various chances to fix the situation, but he refused. The designer in question, Curtis, has now issued a response to Fletcher in an attempt to set the record straight.

“Contrary to Ms. Fletcher’s claims, I, Curtis, personally bought the Christmas decorations, diligently installed them with my staff, and took the extra step of staying in town an additional day to address any concerns she may have had. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, Ms. Fletcher expressed dissatisfaction with the decorations installed, and Curtis offered to make corrections promptly,” he claims. “Regrettably, Ms. Fletcher refused me the opportunity to rectify the situation.” What do you think of Ari Fletcher putting an event designer on blast because she wasn’t satisfied with her holiday decor? What about his response to the debacle? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lizzo Claims Designer’s Harassment Lawsuit Is False & Obscene

December 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The lawsuits against Lizzo have quieted down as 2023 rolls to a close, but they’re still persistent. Moreover, there are two big cases on the floor right now, one from her former dancers whom she allegedly harassed. A similar harassment lawsuit came forth from designer Asha Daniels, who worked on the singer’s Special tour earlier this year. In it, she claims that she faced a “culture of racism and bullying” while working with her, which coincide with the dancers’ allegations. Regardless, the Detroit native’s legal team recently blasted this legal filing from Daniels and stand by their client, positing that the designer is a “disgruntled” former employee who “played hooky” one day of a show and was cut three weeks into their trek.

Furthermore, Lizzo’s attorney Martin D. Singer filed a motion to dismiss this case in Los Angeles court on Friday (December 15), just like the defense did with the dancers’ case. In it, he labeled Daniels’ side of the story as “meritless and salacious.” “During her brief employment by [Lizzo’s touring company], Plaintiff refused to comply with instructions from her supervisors and tour management, failed to perform the work that she was assigned and, eventually, just played hooky and refused to show up for work,” the motion reads. “Unsurprisingly, she was terminated after abandoning her post on the day of a concert in Paris, France.”

Lizzo At The Femme It Forward Give Her FlowHERS Gala 2023

Lizzo Lawsuit Harassment Designer Response Hip Hop News — BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 10: Lizzo attends Femme It Forward Give Her FlowHERS Gala 2023 at The Beverly Hilton on November 10, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/WireImage/Getty Images)

In addition, Singer and company also alleged that this lawsuit against Lizzo should vanish because of logistical errors. This stems from Daniels’ residence in New York while she’s filing the case in California. “[Plaintiff] is a New York resident who worked for a Delaware corporation in Europe,” Singer expressed. “She has alleged no nexus to California.” Meanwhile, the designer’s lawyers called this “yet another Hail Mary by Lizzo’s team to try to shift blame to the victims” for her supposed behavior. “Lizzo and her lawyers can continue trying to rationalize her illegal and wretched conduct. But we remain committed to seeking justice for our clients. [We] look forward to our day in court where Lizzo can explain her behavior in a public forum.”

The Cuz I Love You hitmaker’s team hired Daniels in February of 2023 to handle wardrobe of her design. Her suit includes the claim that dancers had to change “little to no privacy” as “primarily white males [of the stage crew] would lewdly gawk, sneer, and giggle” at them. When the designer expressed concern, the wardrobe manager allegedly “laughed” and told her to keep quiet. For more news and the latest updates on Lizzo, stick around on HNHH.

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Rick Ross Shows Off 20 Million “Billionaire” Watch

July 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The competition among rappers for who can have the best jewelry has led to increasingly elaborate and therefore increasingly expensive places. Today Rick Ross threw his hat into the ring. He took to Instagram to reveal an incredible new piece courtesy of Jacob The Jeweler. In the video, he explains that the hundreds of stones on the watch took over 3 years to assemble. He also clarifies that the final cost of the watch itself was $20 million. The album is purely one of a kind and seems so intricate that it would be almost impossible to replicate.

Celebrity watches have been on plenty of people’s minds recently. Last week during Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin’s 4th of July party many celebrities brought eye-catching wristwear. But almost all of them were showed up by Jay-Z, who attended the all-white dress-coded affair with a Patek Philippe watch worth over $7 million. Also last week, 2 Chainz took the designer watch game into his own hands. After his own multi-year journey he was finally able to announce his new collab with Rolex. The pair produced an extremely elaborate watch that’s exceedingly exclusive with only 50 being made. It seems however that in terms of both price and rarity, Rick Ross has everyone beat.

Rick Ross’ One-Of-A-Kind Watch

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Rick Ross has been the subject of a number of memorable videos recently. A clip went viral from the celebrity-packed pool party he hosted last week. In the video, Ross attempts to do some tricks on the diving board for his guests, but it goes poorly. Continuing his theme of over-the-top elegance, another video of him got some attention recently. This time it was him test-driving an elaborate 63-foot Lamborghini yacht.

Rick Ross’s most recent album dropped back in 2021. Richer Than I Ever Been featured Future, 21 Savage, Wiz Khalifa, The-Dream, Benny The Butcher, and many more across its 12 tracks. His newest single “The Game” dropped earlier this year and featured Fat Joe and The LOX. What do you think of Rick Ross’ “Billionaire” watch? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Tyler, The Creator Explains His Latest Le FLEUR* Capsule

May 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tyler, The Creator is one of the best creatives in the world right now. Overall, he is someone who has been able to thrive in a plethora of different domains. Whether that be his music or fashion, Tyler can truly do it all. Recently, he dropped The Estate Sale which was a deluxe edition to Call Me If You Get Lost. Subsequently, he is now focusing more on the fashion side of things. After all, his Golf le FLEUR* line is huge, and fans are always looking forward to some brand-new creations. Especially with the summer around the corner.

Yesterday, Tyler, The Creator took to social media, Instagram specifically, where he offered up some new le FLEUR* designs. As you can see, he dropped three t-shirts with different graphics on them. Firstly, there is a shirt with a dog on it. Secondly, you get a shirt with a strawberry on the front. And lastly, there is a shirt that just has a pie on a plate. As Tyler explains, he has been obsessed with graphic Ts that contain perfectly cropped objects. Overall, he nails that look with this latest capsule.

Tyler, The Creator Speaks

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“What my close friends see when i release stuff ha!( thank god for archive). lionel told me i should share this, i was reluctant. all for a damn t shirt…but thats the point,” he wrote. Throughout the carousel images above, you can see Tyler explaining how he came to his final designs. If you are someone who is into fashion, these words should be inspiring. Tyler, The Creator is someone who knows how to bring his vision to life, and this is an example of that.

If you are interested in copping the t-shirts, they are available over at the Golf le FLEUR* website for $85 USD. However, you may find them hard to cop. As is always the case with Tyler’s clothes, these are selling out pretty fast. Hopefully, you are able to get the shirt you want. Let us know what you think of these fashion pieces, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the streetwear world.

Skepta on Louis Vuitton After Virgil’s Pioneering Streetwear Work, Why Successor Must ‘Bring Something Different’

January 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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Asian Doll Accused of Ghosting Designer Who Made Her Custom Birthday Dress

December 10, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Asian Doll Responds On Twitter After Dress Designer Claims She Ghosted Her

December 9, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Asian Doll found herself in hot water earlier this week when the rapper was accused of ghosting a fashion designer after asking her to create a pricey gown. Appearing to respond on social media, the Let’s Do A Drill rapper later tweeted “believe what you want.”

In a lengthy Instagram post on Thursday, Calia Abdul accused Asian of ghosting her after she asked her to create a birthday dress. The Dallas native brought in her 26th birthday this past Wednesday.

Sharing receipts, the dress designer posted a screenshot of the DMs they allegedly exchanged.

“Wow. This is so heartbreaking. @asiandabrat had me spend hundreds of dollars to create her birthday dress just to ghost me A DAY BEFORE HER BIRTHDAY,” she penned in the post. “Not only that, @asiandabrat also sent my design to be recreated and copied by someone else last minute. As a small business this is a huge loss ”