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Lil Baby Gifts A Bike To A Fan In New Video: Watch

September 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Lil Baby has been in the news for all kinds of strange reasons recently, very few of which have much to do with music. Recently a clip of the rapper started making the rounds where he’s talking to fans on the street. Throughout the video he’s seen holding a bike, for what reason is unknown. At the end of the video, he hands the bike off to a fan before scampering off back to his car. Fans in the comments were both confused and amused by the video. “Resale going be crazy on that bike,” one fan jokes. “Why is he so damn funny…anything he do,” another commenter asks. Check out the full video below.

This isn’t the only time recently that Lil Baby has been giving things away to fans. Last month he hosted a back-to-school giveaway giving tons of kids new pairs of shoes for the upcoming school year. The giveaway took place in Baby’s hometown of Atlanta and clips from the event featured excited kids getting their new shoes. Baby is a notorious sneakerhead and when he ran into Fat Joe last month it was the main thing they had to talk about.

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While Lil Baby has largely been quiet on the musical front recently, he did join one big song last month. He teamed up with Future and Lil Uzi Vert for a stacked new single from DJ Khaled. The song is called “Supposed To Be Loved” and serves as the lead single for Khaled’s new album TIL NEXT TIME which is expected to drop later this year.

Lil Baby also made a different kind of musical move last month. He cosigned Rylo Rodrigues by signing the rapper to his Glass Window Entertainment label imprint. Video hit the internet of the rapper signing his new deal leading fans to celebrate Baby’s continued investment in interesting artists. What do you think of the bizarre new video of Lil Baby giving a fan a bike? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Chrisean Rock Gets Emotional While Donating To Her Church

August 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Chrisean Rock recently paid her hometown church a visit, blessing her pastor with a heartfelt gift. In a new clip, the performer and reality star stands on stage with Dr. Mike Freeman, reflecting on a moving experience she had as a child. She explains that as a kid, she was still coming into her religion, but could still “feel the presence of God.” Chrisean also says that she didn’t question the concept of tithes and offerings, and felt “motivated and amped up” about the word of God. “It’s what you owe him,” she says of the donations.

“I didn’t have nothing to give,” she reflects, “and I was hungry.” Chrisean reveals that although she didn’t have much to offer the church, she still wanted to donate something. She explains that a man nearby gave her $5 to hand to the pastor. “This could be some McDonald’s money,” she recalled thinking about the donation. Chrisean then reveals that Dr. Freeman ended up giving her all the donations from that day’s service, later asking her what she planned to do with it.

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“It was a clear understanding,” Chrisean says, beginning to get emotional. “I couldn’t explain what it was,” she describes, “It was beautiful.” Amid remembering the moment fondly, the performer says that she felt the need to give back. She pulls a fat stack of cash out of her pocket, handing it over to the pastor.

“Chrisean, what?” he asks her, in shock at the massive offering. “That’s how you gave it to me,” she says. As the pastor repeatedly asks her if she’s sure she wants to donate so much, Chrisean insists. “That’s what the lord put on my heart,” she reveals. It’s clear that the reality star has been prioritizing her faith in recent months, using it as a tool to guide her through the turbulence of her life.

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6ix9ine Turning A New Leaf, Giving Out Money To People

July 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

6ix9ine did a pretty cool move recently. The man went down to the Dominican Republic to visit the people and give them the surprise of their lives. Seen in a video via his Instagram, as well as posted on DJ Akademiks’ Insta page, the rapper is seen hugging a bunch of crying ladies as he hands out handfuls of money to each person. He even hands a small stack of bills to a child being held by their mother. One older woman was crying and talking throughout the whole ordeal, with 6ix9ine offering her a couple of stacks and a big hug.

Later, he heads over to a group of kids. He explains to the camera that the eldest child is watching over everyone else while their mother is out working. For the first few people, he’s handing out crisp American $100 bills. For the kids, however, he hands $500k pesos to his partner in crime, internet personality Stephen Deleonardis (a.k.a. Steve WillDoIt). Steve hands the pesos to the main boy, with 6ix9ine saying it’s for them to have a better life. He talked to all of them in Spanish.

Why Is 6ix9ine Turning Up With Stacks Of Cash?

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According to the rapper, he doled out $40k worth to the people of the Dominican Republic. DJ Akademiks asks in his Instagram caption, “Has he successfully completed his villain arc and now turned into a hero for the [people]?” Back in the day, 6ix9ine dealt with numerous controversies and allegations. Born Daniel Hernandez, the hip-hop artist has a checkered past that involves a child sexual performance charge, a shopping mall choking incident, robbery, assault, kidnapping, shooting, and domestic violence.

He has also feuded with music industry heavy hitters, including Trippie Redd, Chief Keef, Ariana Grande, and Justin Bieber. However, it looks like he has turned a new leaf. Giving back to communities in need is a great look and a somewhat miraculous turnaround. From what looked to be a troubled career, 6ix9ine is being super generous now.

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Charles Barkley To Leave $5 Million To Auburn University In His Will

July 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Charles Barkley has revealed plans to leave money in his will to Auburn University. The former pro basketball player and sports analyst says it’s his way of ensuring the Alabama university remains diverse. Auburn University is a Primarily White Institution (PWI), with enrollment of Black students falling just below 5% in 2022. Reports come after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled for Affirmative Action to be cut from college admission programs last week.

“In my will, I am leaving Auburn $5 million,” Barkley says, “I’m going to change it to be just for scholarships for Black students. That’s just my way of trying to make sure Auburn stays diverse.” Barkley attended Auburn University from 1981-1984, where he also played college basketball. He played for three seasons before being drafted by the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers as a junior.

Barkley Wants To Ensure Diversity At Auburn

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“I love Auburn,” he says, “I’ve actually changed it to be used for kids from poor homes.” Barkley then refers to the ruling, revealing that ensuring the inclusion of Black students seems like “the right thing” for him to do. “After that ruling yesterday, my phone was blowing up,” he explained. “I was talking to my friends and said, ‘I need to make sure Black folks always have a place at Auburn. So, I’m gonna change my will and make it exclusive for Black students—all $5 million.” Barkley continued, “It’s just for me the right thing to do. I always want to make sure that Auburn’s diverse.”

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling is likely to have a major impact on the millions of students applying to colleges this fall. “The Court has effectively ended affirmative action in college admissions. And I strongly — strongly disagree with the Court’s decision,” President Joe Biden said following the ruling. “I believe our colleges are stronger when they are racially diverse. Our nation is stronger … because we are tapping into the full range of talent in this nation.”

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J. Cole Turned Down Adin Ross’ Charitable Donation, Didn’t Want To Film It

June 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Whether on wax or off the mic, J. Cole is always looking for ways to speak to communities and directly impact them positively. However, he’s also the kind of public figure that doesn’t want to do things for the cameras, and keeps those endeavors quite private. Moreover, Adin Ross recently learned that according to his latest testimony during a recent livestream. Furthermore, readers may remember that Ross and Cole sat next to each other during Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Finals, and they actually chopped it up a little bit while sitting courtside. It turns out that the rapper actually respectfully declined a video idea from the streamer that involved community work because he didn’t want it to be filmed.

“I said, ‘Yo, would you wanna do a video where me and you go to Fayetteville and we give out hella money?’” Adin Ross said of J. Cole, a North Carolina native. “That’s exactly what I said. And Cole said, ‘I love the idea, like I really appreciate that. That’s real. But I just don’t like doing s**t like that on camera.’ So, you know, that’s what I asked him. I didn’t ask him for a live stream, I asked him something like that. But I respect J. Cole on God ’cause he’s real and he does s**t off camera all the time. He’s blessing people.”

Adin Ross On His Declined Offer To J. Cole

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In addition, Ross elaborated on his interaction with J. Cole in another livestream. “Cole sits down, says, ‘What’s up bro? How you been? Where you staying now?’ Etc., etc.,” Ross remarked. “We have that cool talk, small talk. We’re watching the game and s**t, I’m not really trying to be in his ear a lot. He just came in there to zone out and be in the game and s**t. But I had to ask him, you know, I said some shit. I asked about some streaming. He’s like, ‘I don’t really like cameras like that.’ But then I said to Cole, ‘Yo bro, on some life advice s**t, I’ve always wanted to talk to you. I’ve always wanted to talk to you about some life advice s**t.’

“He’s the realest motherf***er,” he continued. “He was like, ‘I would be lying. I really, really just wanna watch the game right now, Adin.’ But this is what he said, ‘I feel like this is not the right setting, but one day I’ma give you a heart to heart talk. We can talk about anything.’ He’s like, ‘Take my number down.’ He just gave me his number like that. J. Cole’s a regular a** human, real-a** motherf***er.” For the latest news and updates on J. Cole and Adin Ross, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Beyonce Saves North London Restaurant With 10k Donation

June 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As part of her Renaissance World Tour, Beyonce pledged to donate $1 million to various businesses and yesterday she made her most recent donation. According to the Jasmine Brand, the donation went to a Nigerian restaurant in North London which was struggling to pay rising energy costs. The restaurant, Chuku’s, opener in 2020 and struggled through the pandemic like many others. Despite managing to stay open it had clearly been a struggle for the eatery. Though they survived, mounting bills left the future of the establishment in question until Beyonce herself stepped in. Not only did they get the massive donation, but also the level of exposure that comes with it.

Beyonce made a stop on her tour in Paris on Tuesday alongside husband Jay-Z. The pair were in attendance for the debut of Pharrell’s first collection as head of Menswear at Louis Vuitton. On top of the attention she got for her flashy outfit, Bey was also going viral for a different video. A cute clip of her and fellow Destiny’s Child alum Kelly Rowland dancing perfectly in sync has gone viral in the wake of the event.

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Beyonce has had a relatively quite 2023 so far musically. While she has released two songs, both of which are just remixes of tracks from her Renaissance album last year. Back in February, she released a “Wetter” version of a fan-favorite track from the album “CUFF IT.” Last month, she dropped a more substantial new remix of “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM” which featured a new verse from Kendrick Lamar. While rumors have circulated about a potential Renaissance Deluxe edition, so far nothing has materialized.

Over the weekend Beyonce played a dazzling stop on her Renaissance tour which coincided with Juneteenth. To celebrate the holiday she wore outfits made exclusively by black designers for the entire night. The only problem fans took with the move was they Bey failed to tag the designers in her post about the undertaking. What do you think of Beyonce stepping in and saving a restaurant with her donation? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Rick Ross Donates $30K, Keeps Georgia Health Clinic Running

June 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

On Monday, which was coincidentally Juneteenth, rapper Rick Ross broke out the big guns and gifted a Georgia health clinic $30,000.00 to make sure their lights stayed on. The Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic almost ran out of funds. However, with this influx of cash, they can keep things running. Seeing as Ross’s father didn’t have access to health care when he was alive, the rapper was intrinsically motivated to help out a southern health facility.

Fayette C.A.R.E. had a donation goal of $50k and was at roughly $19k before Ross stepped in. His additional $30k covered the difference and now people in Fayetteville, GA, ages 18 and over can access free care at the clinic without the staff worrying about the future. Rick Ross has done something like this in the past; back in 2020, he and Habitat for Humanity built a home for a Fayette, GA, veteran. He considers the communities of rural Georgia to be family and friends.

What’s Next For Rick Ross?

HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 04: Rapper Rick Ross performs onstage during the Legendz of the Streetz Tour Reloaded at Toyota Center on February 04, 2023, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)

The 47-year-old rapper is busier than ever. Despite previous medical emergencies, drive-by shootings, and legal issues, Rick Ross is looking to the future with a political eye. He plans to run in 2024 for mayor of Fayetteville, GA, where he has a home and resides for most of the year. He also owns several Wingstop locations, considering his zest for lemon pepper chicken wings. And in April of this year, he offered Don Lemon a job after he got canned from CNN. Ross told Lemon, “For some reason, I believe you know what you doing with the lemon pepper wings. So man, just send over your résumé.”

As for music, Ross is in his featuring days. He’ll provide the odd verse or two to his best pals, like Drake, but is otherwise content with letting his track record speak for itself. He recently had a guest appearance on the FX show Dave with fellow rapper Lil Dicky, and he’s doing fun events like his Rick Ross Car Show and the upcoming Rick Ross Pool Party on July 2nd. The head honcho of Maybach Music is having fun and making a difference, all at the same time.

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Westside Gunn Gives $10,000 To Funeral Of Buffalo Woman On “WWCD” Cover

May 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

When it comes to releases from the Griselda camp, 2019’s WWCD stands out as a benchmark achievement. Not only was it among the group’s final fully collaborative releases (so far), but it set the stage for their current dominance in the 2020s decade, as well as exemplifying what made the crew so special before. However, tragic news struck fans and the group alike recently, as Clara “Claire” Gomez, the Buffalo woman whose likeness graced the album cover, passed away at age 58. Moreover, a GoFundMe page was established to cover the costs of the burial on Wednesday (May 24).

“”Hi my name is Joe, I am the nephew to Clara Gomez aka ‘Claire’ in Buffalo,” the fundraiser’s description indicates. “I am fundraising so she can be laid to rest close to her sister (my mother). Like the family wants. I want to thank everyone for their condolences and for aiding my Aunt over the years. I know she was a thorn in everyone’s side at times but the love for her from everyone really means a lot to our family. Please donate if you can if not please at least share this to someone you know. Every bit helps.”

Westside Gunn’s Donation To Claire Gomez’s Funeral

The next day, Westside Gunn posted pictures on Twitter of his $10,000 donation to the effort. “BURY MY BABY IN STYLE #RIPCLAIRE the LEGEND,” he wrote. In an earlier post, he first acknowledged Claire’s loss. “My fav Buffalo Kid You’ll be Loved Forever #IMMORTAL #RIPCLAIRE,” the MC expressed. According to the Buffalo News, Claire passed away after an SUV struck her on Tuesday night (May 23). Reportedly, the vehicle’s driver hit her while trying to escape from another car, chasing and shooting at them. Furthermore, the suspected gunman received charges of second-degree possession of a weapon and first-degree reckless endangerment.

Meanwhile, the Flygod is known to pay tribute to fallen friends and close ones, however famous or unknown they might have been. For example, he recently hinted at honoring the late great Virgil Abloh on his next album. & Then U Pray For Me will release June 23 and Virgil designed the album cover, as he did its antecedent Pray For Paris. For more news and the latest updates on Westside Gunn, come back to HNHH.
Rest In Peace Clara “Claire” Gomez.

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Lil Durk Gives Howard University $350,000 In Scholarships & Grants

April 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As much as his career’s blown up, Lil Durk has always kept an ear to his community and taken big steps to lend a hand. Moreover, he just announced the creation and development of the Durk Banks Endowment Fund as part of a collaboration with Amazon Music. Most importantly, though, he donated a total of $350,000 to Howard University in the form of scholarships and grants. Specifically, he will give two Chicago students $50,000 each to attend the HBCU, as well as $250,000 that will contribute to the university’s GRACE Grant.

Furthermore, Durkio will announce said students on Friday (April 14) during his performance at Howard’s 2023 Springfest. Also, he and his team selected them from a pool of 20 participants in his Neighborhood Heroes HBCU College & Career Readiness Cohort Program. To elaborate, the GRACE Grant is a program that helps students through assisting with tuition costs according to the institution. Established in 2014 by President Frederick, it was intended to assist students with the most dire financial needs, and to great result. In the years following its implementation, retention rates among recipients increased by 15%, with four-year graduations at a rate of 78%. This is a 32% increase compared to non-recipients.

Lil Durk Gives Back To Students At Howard University

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Through his Neighborhood Heroes Foundation, the Career Readiness program launched in 2022 and gave many opportunities to youngsters in need. Students went on an HBCU college tour in states and cities like Atlanta and Alabama. Also, some of them traveled to New York City to meet executives and professionals at Sony, Alamo Music, and the New York Knicks. Not only that, but they shadowed seasoned veterans in various industries to gain valuable experience.

“I didn’t believe in anything, but being able to have opportunities like this is a big uprise from where I used to be,” Lil Durk remarked. His good deeds continue, even in the seemingly smallest but most impactful ways. The 30-year-old partnered with Chicago Votes gave 29,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to the Illinois Department of Corrections amid high COVID-19 resurgence rates and a water crisis in one of the state’s largest prisons. As The Voice of a generation, Durk continues to show his commitment to creating brighter days ahead for the old, the young, and those in need. For the latest news and updates on Lil Durk, check back in with HNHH.

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Michael Jordan Makes Massive Donation

February 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player in the history of the NBA. Overall, he helped the Chicago Bulls win six NBA titles. Moreover, he was able to finish his career with the best average points per game in league history. While many are talking about LeBron right now, there is no doubt that MJ is still seen as the GOAT by most people. Additionally, Jordan has been able to enjoy massive success as an entrepreneur. At this point, his net worth is well over $2 billion as he owns the Charlotte Hornets, and a NASCAR team. Additionally, he even gets a whole bunch of royalties from Jordan Brand.

With all of this money in mind, it should come as no surprise that Jordan is also big on giving back. He has made various donations throughout his career and he will continue to do so. In fact, Jordan is about to turn 60 years old. Consequently, he is taking the opportunity to donate a large sum to one of his favorite organizations. This organization is the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Overall, this is an amazing org that helps kids fulfill their wildest dreams.

Michael Jordan Gives Back

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Jordan has worked with the foundation since the late 80s. Subsequently, he will be donating $10 million. According to the Instagram post above, this is the largest individual donation they have ever received. “I can’t think of a better birthday gift than seeing others join me in supporting Make-A-Wish so that every child can experience the magic of having their wish come true,” Jordan said. Needless to say, this will go a long way in making the wishes of kids throughout the United States come true.

Jordan’s donation is massive and it just goes to show that he has a big heart underneath the competitive spirit he is known for. It is a great gesture, and we can’t wait to see what the organization does with it. As for MJ’s 60th birthday, it is hard to believe that one of the league’s legends is getting up in age. We wish him nothing but prosperity over the coming year.

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