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Elon Musk Has Cheeky Answer For Kanye West’s Rocket Ship Tweet

February 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West and Elon Musk share a lot in common as two rich creatives with eclectic tendencies and a whole lot of hate online. Comparisons between them have been very common, and they have a pretty interesting bond that is sometimes friendly and occasionally competitive. Recently, Ye let out a tweet asking the tech tycoon “where [his] rocket ship” is at, a reference to his lyric on his new Vultures cut, “CARNIVAL.” In response, Mr. Musk made a cheeky Nicki Minaj reference, tagging her in the tweet as well. After all, as she reminded us so many years ago during her radio heyday, she has a special connection to space travel.

“Starships were meant to fly [get it, Barbz?] and our next one launches in about 3 weeks,” Elon Musk responded to Kanye West. “But I recommend waiting for a few more test flights before hopping on board. @NICKIMINAJ.” As such, this made for a pretty comical crossover moment on social media, and we’ve yet to see whether the Trinidadian MC will hop on a rocket ship, too. We know that Ye probably will when he gets the chance, and that’s one of many notable bars on “CARNIVAL,” albeit for very different and much less “cancelable” reasons.

Elon Musk Caters To Nicki Minaj’s Barbz In Response Tweet To Kanye West

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Of course, this is far from the only rapper to want in on Elon Musk’s empire. But speaking to that point earlier about competition, some MCs think that they can make something even better. For example, Rick Ross recently said that he will prepare really well for the apocalypse, and wants to build an underground bunker that surpasses the 52-year-old’s. Hopefully we will never get to see whether Rozay succeeds in this regard, because we would have much bigger problems to worry about.

Meanwhile, the “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” hitmaker is still basking in the release of his Ty Dolla $ign collab album. With some great surprise features and notable tracks here and there, we imagine that they will continue to build hype for its next installments. Whether they actually come out or the duo makes up for their bigoted rollout is another story. To find that out, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Elon Musk and Kanye West.

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Rick Ross Declares War On The Apocalypse, Plans Underground Bunker To Rival Elon Musk

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In a surprising turn of events, hip-hop mogul Rick Ross has thrown his hat into the ring of apocalypse preparedness, and he’s aiming to outdo even the likes of tech visionary Elon Musk. The Bawse recently made waves when a video surfaced. Revealing his ambitious plans to create an underground bunker on his property as part of his preparations for the end times. In the video, Ross exclaims, “I’m excavating. It’s going down. Y’all know how I love real estate, and I usually like to build and go up. We going underground now.” The statement showcases Ross’s distinctive approach to securing his future, taking his passion for real estate to new depths, quite literally.

Furthermore, acknowledging the unconventional nature of his venture, Ross gives a shout-out to fellow “doomsday preppers” in the video, underlining the seriousness with which he is approaching this project. The move from building up to going underground reflects the rapper’s determination to be at the forefront of survival strategies for whatever apocalyptic scenario might come his way. As the video circulates, fans and onlookers are buzzing with curiosity and intrigue about Ross’s bunker project. The announcement not only adds a new layer to Ross’s larger-than-life persona but also positions him in direct competition with individuals like Elon Musk, known for their futuristic and innovative endeavors.

Rick Ross Is Building A Bunker

Moreover, the notion of a hip-hop icon like Rick Ross diving into the world of doomsday prepping adds a unique twist to the ongoing trend of high-profile individuals preparing for potential global catastrophe. It remains to be seen what features and luxuries Ross plans to include in his underground haven, but the mere fact that he’s embracing this unconventional approach has fans eager to see the outcome.

In the unpredictable landscape of hip-hop, Rick Ross has once again managed to surprise and captivate audiences with his plans. As the world watches this unconventional saga unfold, one can’t help but wonder if the underground bunker trend is about to take the rap game to a whole new level. Watch out, Elon Musk. The Bawse is coming for the apocalypse, and he’s doing it in style.

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Alex Jones Returns To X/Twitter After Elon Musk Poll

December 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Alex Jones, the right-wing conspiracy theorist who founded InfoWars, has returned to X. The reinstatement came after Elon Musk ran a poll to determine whether Jones should be returned to the platform. Of the nearly 2 million votes, 70.1% voted to reinstate Jones. Furthermore, Jones has been off of X since 2018 when most social media platforms banned him. Most platforms cited some sort of term of service violation in regard to Jones’ defamation cases related to the 2012 Sandy Hook shootings. That case recently wrapped up earlier this year.

However, Musk did appear to temper fears that Jones could bring down more legal trouble for X. “He cannot break laws,” Musk wrote after announcing that Jones would be unbanned. Jones is yet to make a post on the site after being unbanned. While many of Elon’s fanboys celebrated the move, it was another shift toward the right for many moderate Twitter users. It’s been a common theme across Musk’s tenure as owner.

Musk’s Anti-Semitism Drives Advertisers Off X

Reinstate Alex Jones on this platform?

Vox Populi, Vox Dei.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 9, 2023

Furthermore, Jones’ unbanning comes as Musk struggles to retain advertising revenue on the site. Back in November, Musk’s positive response to an anti-Semitic conspiracy caused major problems for X. Musk openly embraced an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory as “the actual truth”. Additionally, this led Apple, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, IBM, Oracle, Paramount, and Xfinity to name a few companies to leave the site. More advertisers have since left the site,

Earlier this week, Musk was seen replying “the actual truth” to a post promoting an anti-semitic conspiracy. The conspiracy in question that Jewish communities are “supporting hordes of minorities” that are “flooding” into Western nations to replace white people. The conspiracy theory is a version of the Great Replacement Theory. The notion is used by white supremacists to justify their opposition to multiculturalism and immigration. Furthermore, advertisers have told multiple outlets that they do not wish to see their products advertised alongside Neo-Nazi content that Musk now appears to be actively promoting.

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Elon Musk Says He Doesn’t Play “Grand Theft Auto” As X Begs Rockstar To Publish “GTA 6” Trailer On The Platform

December 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As the trailer for GTA 6 dropped a day early this past Monday, Elon Musk revealed that it’s not a game series that he plays. “Tried, but didn’t like doing crime. GTA5 required shooting police officers in the opening scene. Just couldn’t do it,” Musk tweeted in reply to another user saying they didn’t play the games. The response was widely mocked on the platform, with many people saying that Elon Musk was “a Drake type”.

However, Musk’s indifference to the series didn’t stop his beloved X from debasing themselves at the feet of the game’s developer, Rockstar. Rockstar was forced to release their trailer a day earlier due to an internal leak. However, X CEO Linda Yaccarino quickly made a post suggesting that Rockstar should directly upload the trailer to X to increase visibility. Rockstar would later do this, albeit with a boilerplate caption added. Despite this, fans were largely underwhelmed by the trailer. It was definitely more of a game reveal, giving off the vibes of the game’s Miami-esque setting and a vague release date of 2025.

Elon Musk And Tesla Facing Mass Strikes In Scandinavia

Tried, but didn’t like doing crime. GTA5 required shooting police officers in the opening scene. Just couldn’t do it.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 5, 2023

However, while Musk doesn’t enjoy breaking virtual laws, laws in the real world appear to be a very different matter. Tesla workers in Sweden have been on strike for six weeks after Telsa refused to sign a collective bargaining agreement with one of Sweden’s biggest unions. Things only got worse for Musk and Tesla as postal workers and dockworkers joined the striking mechanics. This essentially led to a blockade on the import of Teslas and Tesla products into Sweden.

Now, a plan to import the vehicles into Denmark and drive them across the border into Sweden has been scrapped. 3F Transport, one of Denmark’s biggest unions, has agreed to a solidarity strike with IF Metall. This means that a vast majority of Denmark’s truck drivers and dockworkers will refuse to accept Tesla deliveries earmarked for Sweden. Musk, who is famously anti-union, has called the strikes “insane” and has already filed several lawsuits in Sweden. “Even if you are one of the richest in the world, you can’t just make your own rules. We have some labor market agreements in the Nordic region. And you have to comply with them if you want to run a business here,” 3F Transport Chair Jan Villasden said.

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“SNL” Trolls George Santos, Elon Musk, & Melania Trump During “Weekend Update”

December 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Saturday Night Live poked fun at George Santos after Congress voted to expel him from the House of Representatives on Friday. It is the sixth time in U.S. history that Congress has done so. That decision comes after the Department of Justice charged him with a total of 23 felonies in New York. The charges include fraud and campaign finance violations. Additionally, Elon Musk and Melania Trump caught strays during the broadcast.

“This week we said goodbye to a former First Lady, a former secretary of state, and the Supreme Court’s first female justice,” co-host Colin Jost told the crowd, referring to Rosalynn Carter, Henry Kissinger, and Sandra Day O’Connor. He joked: “And a guy who claims to be all three of those things,” as a picture of Santos came on screen. Jost then noted that Congress voted to expel Santos “by a vote of 114 Shantay You Stays to 311 Sashay Aways.”

George Santos Leaves The Capitol After Congress Votes To Expel Him

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 01: Rep. George Santos (R-NY) is surrounded by journalists as he leaves the U.S. Capitol after his fellow members of Congress voted to expel him from the House of Representatives on December 01, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with 23 felonies in New York including fraud and campaign finance violations, Santos, 35, was expelled from the House of Representatives by a vote of 311-114. Santos is only the sixth person in U.S. history to be expelled from the House of Representatives. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Later in the segment, Michael Che noted that Melania made a public appearance at Rosalynn Carter’s funeral. While showing a photo of her appearing disgruntled next to Donald Trump, he joked: “Melania said that she was deeply saddened to be reminded that your partner can live that long.” Che also joked at one point: “And I think [Elon] Musk could destroy Hamas almost instantly by becoming their CEO.” Check out the latest “Weekend Update” segment from Saturday Night Live below.

“Weekend Update” Responds To George Santos’ Expulsion

As for what’s next for George Santos, a movie about his life is currently in the works at HBO Films. Additionally, he accepted an invitation to speak with Ziwe for an interview over the weekend. Be on the lookout for further updates on Santos on HotNewHipHop.

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Andrew Tate & Elon Musk Turned Down Millions To “Sell Their Souls,” Influencer Claims

November 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Andrew Tate has cryptically claimed that he and Elon Musk turned down multi-million dollar payments to sell out. “I turned down 50m to sell my soul. All I had to do was shut up on certain subjects and sell trash to kids. I refused. Then I was arrested. Elon turned down 500m plus. Not many hero’s left. G,” Tate cryptically wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Tate did not specify who had offered the money or what he would have to stop speaking on to receive it. As a result, the post reads like a generic “deep state” conspiracy tweet. Later in the day, Tate reposted a post about the “new world order” from 2013.

Furthermore, people pointed out several hypocrisies. First, people noted that Tate is currently beefing with Musk because Musk seemingly ignored his offer to “advertise X on X” for $1M a month. Additionally, people noted that Musk had “sold out” in recent weeks. Musk went from a fierce advocate of Palestine to posting pro-Israel content and even touring Israel with government officials.

Andrew Tate Claims To Be A Billionaire

I turned down 50m to sell my soul.

All I had to do was shut up on certain subjects and sell trash to kids.

I refused.

Then I was arrested.

Elon turned down 500m plus.

Not many hero’s left.

G.

— Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) November 30, 2023

However, it’s far from the only bizarre thing that Tate has posted lately. Tate simply wrote “I am a Billionaire” on X on November 23. It’s a bold claim from a man who was recently valued at a net worth of around £10 million. That figure came from the Romanian officials who evaluated Tate’s assets as part of his ongoing trial for rape, human trafficking, and organized crime. The lavish lifestyle portrayed by Tate over the years appears to be almost entirely fabricated. Even Tate’s own lawyers admitted that the former kickboxing world champion “plays a character online”.

While Tate successfully had his house arrest lifted earlier this year, Tate still faces a litany of charges. Many of these relate to allegations that Tate was running a trafficking operation that forced young women into sex work. Tate, along with his brother, has denied all charges.

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Elon Musk’s Anti-Semitic Tweets Leads To Another Advertising Exodus

November 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The promotion of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories by Elon Musk has led another slew of prominent companies to pull their advertising from the site. Apple, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and IBM have all ceased their advertising campaigns on the site. This cam after Musk openly embraced an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory as “the actual truth”. Oracle, Paramount, and Xfinity have also reported the suspension of their advertising. It’s likely that more companies will following the coming days as Musk appears to double down on his statements.

Musk Single-Handedly Derails X’s Rebuilding Efforts

New: IBM released a statement to the Financial Times saying that it has “suspended all advertising on X while we investigate this entirely unacceptable situation.” https://t.co/hFDa48zEFS

— Media Matters (@mmfa) November 16, 2023

Earlier this year, Musk hired respected industry veteran Linda Yaccarino as X’s new CEO. Yaccarino’s role was to entice users and brands back to the site as advertising revenue plummeted and Musk’s premium subscription by failed to make up for the resulting deficit. However, Musk has seemingly thwarted Yaccarino at every turn. This has made it very clear that she is essentially nothing more than a public figure while he continues to run the site. After stepping down as CEO, Musk gave himself the new role of “Chief Technology Officer”.

Musk has attempted to hit back at the criticism, calling non-profit watchdog Media Matter For America an “evil organization”. Furthermore, Yaccarino released a statement saying that X was firmly committed to combatting anti-Semitism. However, the opposite appeared to be increasingly true. Various investigations have uncovered that thanks to X’s ad-revenue scheme, the company is paying out thousands of dollars a month to neo-nazis and Holocaust deniers. This remains a developing story.

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Elon Musk Net Worth 2023: What Is The Tesla Owner Worth?

November 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla, has been making headlines for years with his groundbreaking innovations and ambitious goals. As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be a staggering $217.6 billion, according to Forbes. But how did he amass such wealth, and what are the key factors contributing to his financial success?

Tesla, the electric car manufacturer, is one of the primary sources of Musk’s wealth. He owns approximately 21% of Tesla through stocks and options. However, it’s worth noting that he has pledged over half of his shares as collateral for personal loans, amounting to $3.5 billion. Tesla’s success in the electric vehicle market, combined with its ventures into solar energy and battery storage, has propelled its stock value, significantly boosting Musk’s net worth.

SpaceX: Conquering The Final Frontier

elon musk — EL SEGUNDO, LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 19: Elon Musk, multi millionaire, rocket scientist, Tesla and Space X founder. The man who inspired Tony Stark’s character in Jon Favreau’s “Iron Man.” Stands beside a rocket March 19, 2004 in El Segundo, Los Angeles, California (Photo Paul Harris/Getty Images)

Another significant contributor to Musk’s wealth is SpaceX, the rocket-producing company he founded in 2002. Valued at nearly $150 billion after a $750 million tender offer in June 2023, SpaceX has seen its value almost quintuple in just four years. The company’s achievements, such as launching reusable rockets and embarking on missions to the International Space Station, have solidified its position as a leader in the aerospace industry.

Musk’s entrepreneurial spirit doesn’t stop with cars and rockets. The Boring Company aims to revolutionize transportation through tunneling. It raised $675 million in April 2022, reaching a valuation of $5.7 billion. Additionally, in a surprising move, Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion in April 2022. After a series of events, including Musk’s attempt to back out and a lawsuit from Twitter, the deal was finalized in October 2022. Musk now owns an estimated 74% of the company, which has since been renamed X.

The Man Behind The Billions

Born in South Africa, Musk’s journey to becoming one of the world’s wealthiest individuals is nothing short of inspiring. As a child, he taught himself to code and even sold his first game, Blastar, for around $500. Today, at 52, he resides in Austin, Texas. He is a self-made billionaire with a diverse portfolio of companies under his belt. His approach to business and innovation is rooted in physics, boiling things down to fundamental truths and reasoning.

Conclusion

Elon Musk’s net worth in 2023 is a testament to his relentless drive, innovative mindset, and ability to turn visionary ideas into reality. From electric cars to space exploration and beyond, Musk continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible, ensuring his place in the annals of entrepreneurial legends. As we look to the future, it’s clear that Musk’s influence on technology and industry will continue to shape our world in ways we can only begin to imagine.

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Elon Musk Blames Mark Zuckberg For MMA Fight Falling Through

November 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Elon Musk has claimed that Mark Zuckerberg is the reason their hypothetical MMA fight didn’t happen. “Italy actually was willing to let us use the Coliseum. I was like, well, can’t turn that down. Then I was like, well, if it’s going to be in the Coliseum, I like UFC and everything, but we don’t have tons of ads in UFC branding on the Coliseum ’cause it’s a place of great history. You don’t want to have it be all like NASCAR. And then Zuck pulled out,” Musk told Joe Rogan.

Whether there’s any truth to that remains to be seen. Back in August, Zuckerberg pulled out with a very different series of events. “I think we can all agree Elon isn’t serious and it’s time to move on. I offered a real date. Dana White offered to make this a legit competition for charity. Elon won’t confirm a date, then says he needs surgery, and now asks to do a practice round in my backyard instead. If Elon ever gets serious about a real date and official event, he knows how to reach me. Otherwise, time to move on. I’m going to focus on competing with people who take the sport seriously,” Zuckerberg wrote on Threads. Furthermore, the Meta founder is yet to respond to Musk’s latest claims.

Musk Muses Dating App Feature For X

Meanwhile, Musk has pitching more ways to save X, formerly Twitter. On an all-hands call last week, employees were informed that the company was worth $19B, which is less than half of the $44B that Musk paid a year ago. Much of that value has been tanked by Musk’s managerial incompetence. However, Musk is confident that he is about to launch the app’s saving grace. On the same call, According to a source who attended, an all-hands meeting at X, Musk wants a full-integrated dating app to the site next year. However, according to Insider, details on how the feature would work are fuzzy. Despite this, Musk is very keen on the idea and has his usual notions that it’s the thing that will save the site.

Meanwhile, Musk also promised to provide Gaza with access to his Starlink satellites. Starlink is the satellite internet provider that Musk owns. It operates all over the world and was used in Ukraine, until the Russia-supporting Musk pulled access to the service. However, Israel has publicly objected the support. Israel will use all means at its disposal to fight this. HAMAS will use it for terrorist activities. There is no doubt about it, we know it, and musk knows it. HAMAS is ISIS. Perhaps Musk would be willing to condition it with the release of our abducted babies, sons, daughters, elderly people. All of them! By then, my office will cut any ties with starlink,” Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Kahri wrote on X.

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Elon Musk Considers Dating App Feature For X, Promises Starlink For Gaza

October 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As Twitter/X’s stock and credibility continue to plummet, Elon Musk continues to throw out random ideas to magically fix the website. His latest “genius” move? Adding a dating app feature. According to a source who attended an all-hands meeting at X, Musk wants a full-integrated dating app to the site next year. However, according to Insider, details on how the feature would work are fuzzy. Despite this, Musk is very keen on the idea and has his usual notions that it’s the thing that will save the site.

Israel-Palestine: Latest Updates

The conflict between Israel and Palestine is entering its fourth week. As the death toll nears 10,000, Israeli tanks and ground forces were seen entering the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, over 8000 of the dead are Palestinians, with thousands of children among the dead. This comes after several days of relentless bombing by the Israeli Air Force. The intense bombing was preceded by a total communication blackout for the embattled enclave. Furthermore, Israeli rhetoric has intensified, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying that the war was for “Israel’s existence”.

Furthermore, despite Israel claiming that the war was to eradicate the militant group Hamas, violence has intensified in the West Bank. The West Bank is the other enclave that forms Palestine and is not controlled by Hamas. 110 Palestinians are believed to have been killed in the West Bank at the time of writing. Meanwhile, the Palestinian Red Cross have stated that the latest Israeli airstrikes have caused significant damage to Gaza’s largest hospital. Despite Israel ordered the hospital to be evacuated, multiple sources have said that the demand is impossible to execute.

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