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Drake Swoops In To Save Italian Soccer Club From Going Bankrupt

August 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Over these last few days, Drake has been the talk of the town. After going silent following the Kendrick Lamar battle, aside from some lackluster guest performances, he shook the hip-hop community’s foundation in a good way. Out of the blue, he dropped off over 100 GB of files via 100gigs.org. On the site, there are hundreds of files that include BTS footage across the last several years, alternate album covers, and three new songs. “It’s Up”, featuring Young Thug and 21 Savage, “Red Blue Green”, and “Housekeeping Knows” with Latto, were all included. The first of them sees 21 and Drizzy potentially firing off shots at Lamar and A$AP Rocky, adding more drama to those feuds. Now, Drake is taking more W’s by helping an Italian soccer club financially speaking.

According to TMZ Sports, Venice’s Venezia FC team is a big deal, having been around since 1907 and a force in the Serie B division. Unfortunately, though, due to the dishing out the big bucks, they have slowly been suffering. Because of this they have been staring bankruptcy in the face and have been close to dropping down to Serie D. So, with them running out of options, Venezia FC’s owner, Brad Katsuyama asked Matte Babel for a massive favor.

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These two are close friends, and Babel happens to be a part of Drake’s team, specifically the Chief Brand Officer and on the management team. “He laid out the problem, simply — Venezia needs to raise ten million euros in a couple weeks, and then at least thirty million euros in a few months, or the club will go bankrupt”, Babel said. So, him, Drake, and Katsuyama were able to work things out. Apparently, in about two weeks, all three men were able to negotiate a $40 million donation through a handful of North American investors. Now, Venezia FC is doing much better. TMZ says that new talent and facilities are in the works with the investments looking to be finished by the 2027-2028 season.

What are your thoughts on Drake donating $40 million to help save Italian soccer team, Venezia FC, from bankruptcy? Is this one of the generous deeds you have seen from a rapper this year? If you’re a Drizzy critic, does change the way you view him, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the worlds of sports and music.

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Kendrick Lamar, pgLang & Free Lunch Team Up To Donate $200K To LA Charities

June 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar’s “Pop Out” show continues to make waves in not only music but also in various communities across Los Angeles. For the performance, the Compton-born rapper was joined by several of his peers onstage, uniting artists from different backgrounds for a truly historic night. His impact didn’t stop there, however. It was recently revealed that he, pgLang, Tim Hinshaw’s Free Lunch, and other artists teamed up for a massive donation. Reportedly, they pooled together a whopping $200K, which will go toward multiple charities and community initiatives in the LA area.

“We haven’t seen this type of Unity on the West since we lost our brother Nipsey Hussle,” Hinshaw told Billboard. “As Dot said on stage, this moment was bigger than a back and forth; it was about supporting each other and showing the world that we could come together for a greater cause. All of these organizations play a pivotal role in the development of our community and the hope is that we all continue to support them moving forward.”

Kendrick Lamar Spreads The Wealth

Kendrick Lamar, pgLang & Free Lunch Team Up To Donate $200K To LA Charities — Kendrick Lamar smiles alongside Jay Rock, center, in between filming for the the music video for “Not Like Us” at Nickerson Gardens on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Watts, CA. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

DJ Mustard also shared some heartfelt words with the outlet about the generous donation. “The Pop Out concert had a significant impact on the city, unifying West Coast hip-hop, providing a platform for emerging talent, celebrating Black culture, and revitalizing the local music scene,” he explained. “It garnered global attention but also allowed us artists to give back to different programs based around South L.A. and put L.A. back in the driver’s seat for music, something that’s been long overdue.”

What do you think of Kendrick Lamar, pgLang, Tim Hinshaw’s Free Lunch, and other artists donating $200K to various charities and community initiatives around LA? Do you hope to see more artists using their platforms for a good cause? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kendrick Lamar, pgLang & Free Lunch Team Up To Donate $200K To LA Charities

June 28, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kendrick Lamar Spreads The Wealth

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Sexyy Red Makes Homeless Fan’s Day With Extremely Generous Gift

June 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The past couple of years have been huge for Sexyy Red, and nowadays, the “SkeeYee” femcee is a household name. Her explicit lyrics and carefree persona make her a polarizing figure nonetheless, and she frequently sparks controversy. While some find it difficult to get behind her wild antics and raunchy raps, others think she’s easy to root for, as she appears to have stayed authentic and true to herself even amid her tremendous success.

With that being said, she also has a hectic schedule, as she’s just coming off of the release of her brand new mixtape, In Sexyy We Trust. It arrived last month alongside various high-profile collabs with the likes of Drake, Lil Baby, and more. Regardless, she recently took the time to turn up with a fan who was down on his luck. She even made his day with a huge gift.

Sexyy Red Helps Out Homeless Man With Hundreds Of Dollars

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In a new clip, she’s seen stopped in the road with her music blasting, and a homeless man turning up with her just outside of her car. He holds a large stack of cash while he dances, and is heard thanking her for the generous gift. She then decided to give him even more, which he was clearly extremely grateful for, judging by his huge smile. Instagram users are now praising the St. Louis-born performer in Rap‘s comments section for paying it forward and using her fortune to help others out.

“You don’t have to like sexxy but you can’t deny this was an amazing thing to do,” one supporter writes. “She deserves all the hype,” another says. What do you think of Sexyy Red paying it forward amid her tremendous success? Do you think her generous gift made this man’s day? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Metro Boomin Donates To Women-Centered Nonprofits To Honor Late Mother’s Memory

May 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Metro Boomin is honoring his late mother’s legacy through donations totaling $100,000 to five women-centered nonprofit organizations in his home city of St. Louis, Missouri. “I’ve seen firsthand the work that goes into being a single mother,” he explained in a statement. “Mine was my inspiration and my hero. It’s very important to me to pay it forward, because I see the same resilience and dedication in the women these organizations work with.” Considering the recent drama that the producer experienced with Soulja Boy disrespecting his mother’s memory amid their beef, this is a heartening move that impacts her legacy in a much more positive, actionable, and tangible way.

Furthermore, Metro Boomin teamed up with Rung For Women to cut five $20,000 checks, each for five different organizations. These nonprofits are Almost Home, Diamond Diva Empowerment Foundation, the Haven of Grace, the Little Bit Foundation, and Parents as Teachers. Specifically, these grants will assist women in debt reduction and expenses coverage for necessities like rent, utilities, and childcare. The “BBL Drizzy” beatsmith will likely impact many families and females with these donations, and hopefully he puts in work through advocacy and action that goes beyond money, as well.

Metro Boomin At Variety Hitmakers Event

Metro Boomin Mom Donation Women Nonprofits St Louis Hip Hop News — Metro Boomin at Variety Hitmakers, Presented By Sony Audio held at Nya West on December 2, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by River Callaway/Billboard via Getty Images)

Speaking briefly about that beat, it seems like Metro Boomin might have roped Lil Wayne into the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef thanks to a curious post-concert interaction. Regardless, back to the important development here: he raised this donation money during the Leslie Joanne Soirée holiday gathering that Rung held back in December. Not only that, but this organization is Metro’s current fiduciary agent as he prepares to launch his own independent nonprofit foundation. Rung For Women’s mission is to help women climb the economic ladder through opportunities, inspiration, resource distribution, and more.

“We are excited to partner with Metro Boomin in his work to lift up single mothers in St. Louis,” Leslie Gill, the president of Rung For Women, shared. “Inspired by the remarkable love he has for his late mother, he is demonstrating a commitment to women and to our community.” Ahead of possible new collaborations, it’s a great thing that he seems to be nurturing this side of his career and life with equal care. Meanwhile, hopefully these initiatives and more in its wake continue to help those in need.

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The Weeknd Makes Another Massive Food Donation To Gaza

April 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While many celebrities have been afraid to discuss the ongoing conflict in Palestine, some have chosen to put their money where their mouths are. In the months since the conflict began outspoken celebs have attended protest events, made public outcries to their fanbase, or made large donations to relief efforts for the victims of the war. The latter is what The Weeknd did back in December when he donated 4 million meals to help feed those displaced and starved by the violence. Now he’s once again making a substantial financial donation to the cause.

He’s contributed another $2 million to relief efforts. It came from his XO humanitarian fund and took the form of 18 million loaves of bread. A statement released today reveals that the bread can be used to feed 157,000 Palestinians for a month. “We are very grateful for Abel’s continued support as WFP works to respond to the urgent hunger crisis in Gaza. Hunger is a human-made problem, and as such, it is solvable. We have enough food in this world to feed everyone; all we need is the funding and safe access to make it happen. Thanks to Abel’s designation, families and children will receive the food they so desperately need,” the president of the World Food Program said in a statement announcing the donation.

The Weeknd Donates 18 Million Loaves Of Bread To Gaza

The Weeknd is pledging another $2 million to help feed families in Gaza.

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The Weeknd recently appeared on two of the biggest rap records of the year so far, Future & Metro Boomin’s WE DON’T TRUST YOU and WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU. Fans think that on the latter he may have taken shots at Drake. It’s something Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, Metro Boomin, and Rick Ross have all done recently. If he did aim at his former collaborator, it was in a much less direct way.

What do you think of The Weeknd making yet another massive donation to relief efforts for the conflict in Palestine? Do you think more fans will follow in his footsteps and make donations of their own? Let us know in the comment section below.

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The Weeknd Provides 4 Million Meals To The People Of Gaza

December 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Weeknd is easily one of the biggest artists in the entire world. When you have as much influence as Abel does, you are going to get a lot of people to follow your every move. Overall, being an artist in his position wields a lot of power. Ultimately, he has money that he can give to massive causes. Furthermore, by coming through with a simple action, he can influence others to match him, even if on a smaller scale. These are the reasons why a lot of fans want artists to be open and honest about their beliefs.

As many of you already know, there is a conflict going on in the Middle East. This conflict is between Israel and Palestine. The Palestinian people have been facing horrific conditions in Gaza. Up until the cease-fire, they were facing bombs and occupations, every single day. This has left many people displaced and without any food or water. Well, The Weeknd is using his role as a United Nations World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador to improve the situation.

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Canadian singer Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, performs on stage during a concert at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris’ suburb, on July 29, 2023. (Photo by Anna KURTH / AFP) (Photo by ANNA KURTH/AFP via Getty Images)

According to TMZ, The Weeknd is donating $2.5 million to the organization. This will lead to 4 million meals making their way into the region. Overall, this is a massive move that will help out a whole lot of people. Palestinians have gone through so much over the last decades, and while this doesn’t bring an end to the conflict, it will improve the lives of many. You have to give credit where it is due here. Hopefully, others with The Weeknd’s money and influence will do something similar.

Let us know what you think of the gesture, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Kodak Black Admits He’d Donate $1 Million To Donald Trump

October 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kodak Black says he’d be willing to give Donald Trump $1 million if he needed it. He discussed his appreciation for the former president during a recent appearance on Drink Champs.

“Yeah, I f*ck with that boy. We ain’t even gotta talk too much about the sh*t,” Kodak said while N.O.R.E. brought up Trump pardoning him for a 2019 weapons conviction. When N.O.R.E. proposed the idea of Trump needing $1 million, Kodak remarked that he would give him the money. “Of course,” he said with no hesitation.

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Kodak Black Performs At Rolling Loud

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JULY 21: American rapper Kodak Black performs onstage during day one of Rolling Loud Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on July 21, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

Kodak previously discussed his support for Trump after he was indicted, earlier this year. “I feel like these people on some other sh*t,” Kodak said on Instagram Live at the time. “So they know like, they gon’ try to get Trump out the way ’cause Trump a stand-up n***a, he a real n***a. He’ll let a bi**h do anything … Trump a real n***a, man, a soldier.” He added that he expects Trump to return to office. “He ain’t tripping on that, he ain’t flagging … They gon’ fake it ’til they make it. Trump gon’ take it, ‘I don’t like the muthaf*ka.’” he explained. “They about to let Trump run this sh*t. All that eight years, four years and sh*t. By the time the new motherf*ka get in, there’s so much sh*t they gon’ try to fix and all that type of sh*t. Let that man run his course.” Check out Kodak’s latest comments on Donald Trump below.

Kodak Black Discusses Donald Trump

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Kodak isn’t the only rapper who has been vocal about their support for Trump. Earlier this month, Sexyy Red took a similar position while speaking about the former president during an appearance on Theo Von’s podcast called This Past Weekend.

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Latto Donates $35k To High School For Homecoming

October 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Latto hooked up students at her high school alma mater with a $35,000 donation for their homecoming, last week. While attending the event, she hopped in a TikTok with the homecoming queen, brought WingStop for the students, and more.

When The Neighborhood Talk shared a compilation of posts from the night on Instagram, fans praised the 24-year-old rapper. One wrote: “This is sweet. I know those students were super excited. Always good to show love to where you come from.” Another added: “Some of y’all people in the comments are so bitter it’s sad…great job young lady! Under 30 and thinking enough of others to give back!”

Latto Performs At Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Summit

CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 08: Latto performs during the Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit at Cleveland Public Auditorium on October 08, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

It’s not the first time that Latto has supported her hometown. Back in 2022, she provided $250,000 in Christmas gift donations to Clayton County, Georgia through her Win Some Give Some Foundation. “I owe a lot of my success to Clayton County, so it feels really good to be here,” she said at the the time, as noted by Vibe. “My old school Rex Mill (Middle School) is literally two minutes down the street and (as) we were driving past it, I was like, ‘Oh my God. Everything is coming full circle.’ I’m so blessed and happy to share my blessing.” Check out Latto’s latest appearance at her high school below.

Latto Returns To Her High School

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Outside of charitable donations, Latto recently teamed up with Janelle Monae for a remix of her song, “Champagne Shit,” alongside Quavo. The release comes as Monae is currently on tour, having recently added several more North American dates. Latto also dropped her own single, “Issa Party,” last month. The track notably interpolates Waka Flocka’s 2010 hit song, “Grove St. Party.”

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Fat Joe Makes Huge Donation To Bronx Students

September 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fat Joe is keeping kids fresh and fitted for the new school year. In an inspiring display of hometown generosity, Fat Joe is ensuring that kids in the Bronx kick off the new school year in style. Not only did he generously donate over $100,000 worth of brand-new clothing, but he also took the time to visit several schools in the Bronx. He personally surprised over 600 students. His act of kindness extends beyond material donations. He offered heartfelt words of encouragement to uplift and inspire the young minds gearing up for another academic journey. Fat Joe’s commitment to his community continues to make a positive impact.

Moreover, Fat Joe’s generous donation encompassed a wide range of clothing items. This included comfortable sweatsuits and trendy tracksuits to stylish t-shirts, shorts, and sneakers. He personally visited various schools, including the Eagle Academy high school, I.S. 219 New Venture School, and P.S. 146 Edward Collins, which also happened to be his own alma mater. Beyond the material gifts, the hip-hop icon shared motivational pep talks. He connected with the students by drawing parallels to his own life experiences.

Fat Joe Was Up Bright And Early To Give Back

“What we’re telling them is that you can become successful, but you don’t have to leave where you’re from. You can be in your community and you can also inspire the youth, because every now and then, all they need is a little push, they need a little inspiration,” Fat Joe told ABC 7 news. A student named Amadou Tall at Eagle Academy expressed gratitude for the event and spoke more with ABC 7. “It’s great to see a successful figure from our borough just come back and give back to us like this,” the student said. “I think it was true, really real what he said. He was telling us seniors how to stay out of the streets, stay focused in school.”

A true luminary in hip-hop, Fat Joe has consistently supported and gave back to his hometown. Notably, following the tragic fire that took place in the Bronx last year, he emerged as a leading advocate. He spearheaded a relief fundraiser. All proceeds were dedicated to aiding those affected by the devastating blaze, which claimed the lives of 19 individuals and left 32 with life-threatening injuries at the Twin Parks North West building. Fat Joe partnered with the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, rallying support from his close friends, Jay-Z and DJ Khaled, to encourage generous contributions to the fund.

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