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SZA Looked Unrecognizable At Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” Show

June 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Even though he’s no longer on the label, Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” concert on Juneteenth in Los Angeles was still very much a TDE affair. Black Hippy treated fans to a long-awaited reunion, and SZA donned a convincing disguise to attend the show in peace and turn up with the rest of the crowd. Moreover, new clips emerges on social media of the St. Louis superstar posing for the camera while showing off her fit, which included a cloth wrapped around her head, baggy jeans, and a green shirt. Also, some footage shows her in the crowd during the show itself, and we can only assume she had a great time.

Furthermore, it seems almost corny to tie everything about “The Pop Out” to the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, but… I mean, the madman opened with “Euphoria.” As such, SZA’s appearance can’t help but evoke a particular line on Drizzy’s “Push Ups” for many fans, in which he says that she “wipes down” K.Dot. This mention was also notable due to her collaborations with the Toronto superstar last year, and their previous romantic relationship. However, the “Doves In The Wind” singer made it clear via an Instagram Story that she wanted no part in that feud, and it looks like now she’s the one sliming Aubrey out.

SZA Pops Out At The Kendrick Lamar Show

Jokes aside, SZA’s also got a lot more stuff to focus on and spend her energies living with, such as her Songwriters Hall Of Fame honors. “As an artist, I’ve been a lot of different people,” she said of her Hal David Starlight award. “I’ve been 200 pounds; I’ve been 130 pounds. I’ve been someone who doesn’t dance at all on stage… to someone who is dancing and trying their best and I think, ‘Oh man, I struggle with the artist thing,’ but writing was where I felt like a person, and I had value and showed that I was smart.

“It was beyond ‘Am I pretty?’” SZA continued. “‘Am I liked?’ And that meant everything to me. It made me feel like a person that was doing something worth something. Basically, receiving this award validates my entire career… Thank you for seeing me.” We might not have seen you this time, Solana (at least, not immediately), but no matter what disguise you don, your talents shine through.

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Sam Asghari’s “Paparazzi Disguise” Picked By His IG Followers Amid Britney Spears Divorce

August 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari’s marriage coming to an end isn’t exactly a surprise to anyone who’s been keeping up with the pair since their courtship began. Apart from the difference in their age and financial status, other critics have also noted their apparent lack of chemistry and distinctly different personality types. While Asghari prefers to lay low and mostly keep his personal business out of the public eye, Spears has always been one for entertaining a crowd – especially with her controversial dancing videos.

Plies is perhaps the mother of two’s biggest fan at this time and has been regularly posting reaction videos to her moves both on and off the pole. When the pop star confirmed her divorce earlier this week, social media was quick to blame the rapper for pulling “White Diamond,” as he’s been calling her, away from Asghari. It’s unclear if Spears’ provocative dancing is a part of the reason why she and her husband are breaking up, but the situation has certainly brought out his inner comedian.

Sam Asghari Makes Light of His Separation from Britney Spears

Sam Asghari asks people to choose his paparazzi disguise amid divorce from Britney Spears. pic.twitter.com/6IgH3t8ClR

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 19, 2023

A few days ago, Asghari posted on his IG Story with three different potential “disguises” to help him evade the paparazzi. Two of them show the model wearing glasses, while others switch up his hairstyle and colour. “Help me choose paparazzi disguise,” he asked his followers, looking for input on which combination would make him the least recognizable. It seems Asghari was only kidding, but still, being in the media so frequently during a divorce can’t be easy to navigate.

While Sam Asghari continues to crack jokes about what life will be like without Britney Spears, his ex has been doing some post-divorce announcement celebrating of her own. It seems the “Womanizer” hitmaker spent her weekend partying with a group of guys who were more than happy to make her feel like a queen. See what Brit had to say about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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SZA Hits Up Drake & 21 Savage’s Show In Los Angeles In Goofy Disguise

August 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Sometimes, a tour is so popular that it seems like on any given night, you could see more stars in the crowd than on stage. Moreover, that’s exactly the case for the Drake and 21 Savage trek, “It’s All A Blur,” which captivated audiences and will continue to do so for a bit longer this year. Most recently, they hosted Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Bad Bunny, and more during their dates in Los Angeles. With each new city they hit, they bring out a lot of special guests as a n entourage of sorts. Furthermore, some big names would rather keep things low-key rather than show up on the big screens at the stadiums.

For example, SZA recently posted some pictures from her at the Drake and 21 Savage show in the California city. However, she wore a baseball cap, a hoodie, and most notably a fake mustache to act as some sort of disguise for the concert, and she watched from the stands. We’re sure that plenty of people recognized the TDE singer regardless, although she posited whether that’s because the mustache became part of her style. “Lost in the bit or is the bit lost in me,” the St. Louis native captioned a pic of her in the outfit.

SZA’s Disguise For Drake & 21 Savage Show

Of course, the two superstars have a lot of praise for one another, and have kept up a respectful and friendly relationship after dating some years ago. For example, Drake had high praise for SZA’s most recent album SOS, calling it “incredible.” In fact, apparently the 6 God was supposed to appear on the project, although that didn’t end up panning out. Back when news broke of their romantic history, the 33-year-old gave her perspective on social media relating to his claim that they dated in 2008.

“So It was actually 2009 lol,” she tweeted. “In this case a year of poetic rap license mattered lol. I think he jus innocently rhymed 08 w wait. Anybody who really knows me and was around during this time can confirm.. it’s all love all peace. I just didn’t want anybody thinking anything underage or creepy was happening. Completely innocent. Lifetimes ago.” Clearly, the two can still have some fun on the road, and we hope she had a great time. For more news and the latest updates on SZA, Drake, and 21 Savage, log back into HNHH.

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Halle Bailey Watches “The Little Mermaid” In Theatres Wearing A Disguise

May 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Before she took on the role of Ariel in Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, Halle Bailey was best known for her vocal talents alongside her big sister Chloe in their R&B duo. Their debut project, Ungodly Hour brought them massive success, but we have yet to hear a sophomore effort from the siblings. Instead, the older of the two has been focusing on her solo career with In Pieces and a movie called Praise This. At the same time, the younger has been gearing up for her feature film debut which finally took place last week.

Halle has unfortunately faced considerable racist backlash for taking the traditionally white role as a Black woman. Nevertheless, her performance proves that she was the perfect pick for the role, as many critics have already stated. While she likely already knows the script like the back of her hand, the 23-year-old wanted to get the authentic theatre experience. In order to keep a low profile, she donned sunglasses and a COVID-19 face mask to conceal her identity.

The Little Mermaid is Already a Hit

Rather than sticking with Ariel’s signature red style from the film, Bailey also opted to sport thick twists of hair, making her almost more mistakable for Chloe. As Uproxx notes, she appears to have been viewing The Little Mermaid at Americana at Brand’s AMC in Glendale, which is an area that celebrities have been known to frequent. Based on the TikTok she posted this week, the “Do It” songstress doesn’t appear to have broken her cover.

Elsewhere on social media, the Atlanta native shared an adorable video of her and her boyfriend DDG exchanging countless smooches following the conclusion of the worldwide Disney media tour with co-stars and executives who helped the long-awaited film come to fruition. Have you checked out Halle Bailey in The Little Mermaid yet? If yes, tell us your thoughts in the comments. For more pop culture/music news updates, make sure to check back in later.

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Kanye West Steps Out With An Unrecognizable Bianca Censori In West Hollywood

May 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Throughout his past romantic relationships, Kanye West has established a habit of styling his romantic partners. He famously dressed ex-wife Kim Kardashian in some of her most popular looks. Short-term girlfriends like Julia Fox and Chaney Jones were also spoiled by the rapper with designer goods. Now, he and Australian architect Bianca Censori have settled down together, and are once again redefining the rules of fashion with their bewildering outfits.

Not only did West’s wife pose nearly nude for his brand’s latest photo shoot, but they’ve also been attempting to popularize “sock shoe” footwear. The 45-year-old also seems to be taking notes from Tom Brady and Antonio Brown, as he’s been beefing up his stature with shoulder pads in many of his recent outfits. It remains unclear exactly what vibe Ye and Censori are going for. Nevertheless, they’ve certainly caught our attention, and are only continuing to hold it.

Kanye West and His New Wife Keep It Low Key

Kanye West and Bianca Censori are seen on May 13, 2023, in Los Angeles, California (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

As TMZ reports, they spent their Memorial Day long weekend in West Hollywood, where West did nothing to conceal his identity from fans. Censori, on the other hand, seems fed up with the near-constant cameras around her, opting to cover everything but her eyes under a headwrap. The father of four donned dark pants and a graphic tee with a bright red design on the front. Bianca stood out beside him, layering a grey hoodie over mid-wash jeans and knee-high black boots.

The pair was leaving the Edition Hotel following a rooftop dinner when pictures were snapped. It’s not the first time the blonde beauty has gone to extremes to protect her privacy, and it likely won’t be the last. See paparazzi photos of Kanye West out and about in WeHo with an undercover Bianca Censori here. Would you recreate either of the lover’s outfits? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news.

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