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Drake Executive Produces Gordo’s Upcoming Debut Album “DIAMONTE”

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It’s been an undoubtedly hectic few months for Drake, but regardless, the hitmaker recently linked up with Gordo to work on his upcoming project. Earlier today, Gordo took to Instagram to announce DIAMONTE, his debut studio album. The project will be unveiled on July 26 and was executive produced by Drizzy himself.

Aside from Drake, listeners can expect to hear Maluma, Young Dolph, Feid, Nicki Nicole, and more on the LP. “It features work from artists I’ve looked up to and artists who inspire me,” Gordo says of the upcoming album. “Some I’ve known for years and others I’ve met more recently.” To get fans even more excited to hear what he has up his sleeve, he dropped off the cover art, a scenic shot of himself sitting on a boardwalk captured by photographer Ivan Amet Achao Acuna.

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Gordo’s New Project DIAMONTE Drops July 26

“Most of the album’s production was done at home in Hawaii,” Gordo also adds. “I would produce until 6 PM, then I’d take a break, sit on my terrace, and watch the sunset while listening to the album and taking it all in. It’s an album you can listen to at home and at a 5 AM rave; it can be the pinnacle of your night or the perfect come-down after a long day. I can’t wait to show you what I’ve been working on.”

He’s been teasing new music with Drake for a few months now, sharing a selfie alongside the Toronto-born performer back in May and asking fans if they were “ready for summer 2024.” What do you think of Drake executive producing Gordo’s upcoming debut album, DIAMONTE? Are you looking forward to hearing it when it drops on July 26? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kodak Black Drops Chilling Trailer For His First Film As Executive Producer

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Kodak Black has certainly kept busy in recent months, and now, he can add yet another exciting endeavor to his long list of feats. Earlier this week, the Florida-born rapper took to Instagram to share a trailer for the upcoming film Gone Missin, which he executive produced. The supernatural horror flick is directed by Vincent Escobar for KTB Media and does not yet have an official release date. It centers around a woman who visits a small town in search of a missing person. Of course, she ends up discovering far more than she bargained for.

“We Present You ‘Gone Missin’ A supernatural Thriller! The first Show that my Film Company is releasing! I want to thank everyone in advance. Zoovies and Shows coming soon. Directed/Produced by @Wearethemoviemen,” Kodak captioned the trailer.

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Kodak Black Teases Gone Missin

While this is the first time Kodak’s worked as an executive producer on a film, it’s not the only time he’s dabbled in the world of cinema. Last year, he appeared in The Don, a short film in which he plays a crime boss. It coincided with the release of his album Pistolz & Pearlz, which was unveiled on the same day. Movies aren’t the only thing keeping Kodak occupied these days either. He’s also been on a recovery journey as of late, embracing his new mostly sober self and looking back on how far he’s come.

During an Instagram Live last month, for example, he revealed that he’s taken some steps in the right direction and can now go several days without using any substances. He also recently shared that he regrets some of his lyrics about drug use. What do you think of Kodak Black executive producing a new film? Are you looking forward to seeing Gone Missin when it finally comes out? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Ludacris Announces TV Show Based On His Career, “Insecure” Producer Joins

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One of the best rappers of the 2000s is developing a TV show based on his career beginnings, and it’s looking good so far. Moreover, Ludacris officially teased a series based on his origins as a radio DJ in the business, back when he went by Chris Lova Lova. His social media announcement followed a new article from The Hollywood Reporter about the project’s early stages published Monday (January 22). “Inspired By My Real Life Journey Coming Up In The Competitive Music Scene In Atlanta as Radio Personality Chris Lova Lova,” the Word Of Mouf rapper wrote on Instagram. “Stay tuned.”

Furthermore, reports indicate that the TV show -– which is untitled as of writing this article -– will be a half-hour-per-episode dramedy for Paramount’s BET Plus streaming service. Not only that, but Insecure co-creator and The Bernie Mac Show creator Larry Wilmore also joined as executive producer alongside Ludacris. BET Plus shared that the series is about “the misadventures of a sharply drawn ensemble who are willing to do anything and everything to bolster ratings at their hip-hop radio station.” Noah Gardenswartz, one of the writers behind the acclaimed Amazon Prime Video show The Marvelous Ms. Maisel, reportedly hopped on this show’s production to write the script.

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Ludacris Hypes Up His TV Show

Of course, this is not the Atlanta MC’s only recent entertainment venture that excited his fans with more opportunities to show off his artistry. For example, he will judge Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow‘s second season alongside DJ Khaled and Latto. In addition, Eminem will reportedly appear as a special guest judge, whose input should be as interesting and creatively motivated as Ludacris. Last season, the show welcomed Chance The Rapper, Cardi B, and T.I. as its judges.

Meanwhile, you may be more familar with Luda these days thanks to his feud with Katt Williams. That certainly kicked off 2024 with a bizarre and unexpected beef, one that we’re not sure how it will develop over time. We’ll have to wait and see, but at least we have these new ventures to look forward to. For more news and the latest updates on Ludacris, keep checking in with HNHH.

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50 Cent Suggests “Surviving Diddy” As His Next Executive-Produced Show Or Film

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The recent allegations against Diddy caused a firestorm in pop culture, which some seem eager to explore… or exploit. Moreover, his rival 50 Cent commented a lot on these developments, suggesting that this would be the first part in a long series of reckonings. In fact, it seems like he might’ve been right, as the Bad Boy mogul now faces a lot of consequences for these claims. Furthermore, these range from other label executives facing accusations, brands distancing themselves from him, and a whole lot more. All in all, the G-Unit boss looked at all this and thought, “Wow, this could make for a great addition to my cinematic universe.”

“I Told you they was coming, in 5,4,3,2,1 SMH,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram on Wednesday (November 22), sharing various headlines of the fallout of Cassie’s now-settled lawsuit against Diddy. “This is a movie (SURVIVING P DIDDY) OR (DIDDY, DO IT OR NOT) executive produced by Curtis 50 Cent Jackson coming soon!” Of course, given his experience with producing hit shows and other entertainment, we can’t really tell whether he’s joking or not. Still, knowing the Queens icon, there’s probably a very real chance that he’ll at least attempt to get it green-lit.

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50 Cent Hints At Executive Producing Something About The Diddy Situation

One of the things that 50 Cent alluded to was the sexual assault lawsuit that former Bad Boy president Harve Pierre was hit with on Wednesday from a Jane Doe. In it, she claims that Pierre groomed and sexually assaulted her. While Diddy escaped mention in the suit, it does name Combs Enterprises, Bad Boy Entertainment, and Bad Boy Records as codefendants. “We have recently become aware of a lawsuit filed in New York by a former employee,” a Bad Boy company representative stated. “The allegations are from many years ago that were never brought to the attention of the company. Neither the plaintiff nor the executive are current employees of the company. We are now investigating the allegations, and our top priority is the safety and well-being of our employees.”

Meanwhile, the Get Rich Or Die Tryin‘ MC’s post also named Macy’s as one of the brands phasing out their Diddy partnership. Overall, no matter how you slice it, this is a very ugly situation. We’ll see if some form of media comes out analyzing it… and whether it’s respectful, good, or beneficial to begin with. Still, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on 50 Cent and Diddy.

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Iggy Azalea Hired Tory Lanez As Executive Producer On Her Next Album, Her Letter Says

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Iggy Azalea’s letter to the judge regarding Tory Lanez’s sentence is out in full, and people have had no shortage of shocked, amused, indignant, or straight-up appalled reactions. Moreover, one of the most interesting parts of the letter has to do with the two artists’ continuous working relationship. In one part of her statement, the Australian rapper says that “if [Tory] is able to remain in the United States after he has served time, [she] would employ him without hesitation as an executive producer on [her] next album.” “In fact – I already hired him for the job prior to his conviction!” she expressed.

Furthermore, this is one of many defenses Iggy Azalea made in relation to the Canadian artist’s character. In addition, she also asked Judge David Herriford to consider a sentence that would be “transformational and not life destroying.” For example, the 33-year-old wishes that this sentence will not involve deportation to Canada so that he can continue to support his family and have work and income during his incarceration by being an artist in the U.S. “Any leniency you may afford him would be something you could be proud of,” Azalea stated.

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Iggy Azalea’s Letter To Tory Lanez

Of course, after this letter’s full reveal, many people called her out for her explanatory Twitter post just days before. In it, Iggy Azalea claimed that she hasn’t been in contact with him for a very long time. Many felt that such a point became moot after the letter seemed to indicate that she spoke to Tory Lanez as soon as February of this year. Still, there is a lot of nuance to Azalea’s letter that the reality of Lanez’s crimes obfuscates. As she says, there’s a difference between rehabilitative punishment and punitive incarceration, but with a case as toxic and divisive as this, the threshold for forgiveness lessens.

Meanwhile, this is among the first times that his future music career fell under significant scrutiny following his release. Many haven’t yet thought about what the next ten years holds for him concerning his career. That conversation will surely roll around soon, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he’s able to still get play from behind bars despite what he was convicted of, as disappointing as that is for many. Regardless, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Tory Lanez and Iggy Azalea.

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Busta Rhymes Says He’s Working With Pharrell, Timbaland, & Swizz Beatz On New Album

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Swizz Beatz revealed that Busta Rhymes’ upcoming album is executive produced by himself, Timbaland, and Pharrell. The legendary producer shared the news during a video posted on Instagram, earlier this week. Busta popped up in the comments section to confirm the details.

“This is a Busta Rhymes appreciation post,” Swizz Beatz said while filming himself on a boat. “My brother’s been doing this so long, from Leaders of the New School … to headlining every major festival, tour, show. Leaders was the ’80s and Busta’s been kicking ass since [then]. It’s 2023. My bro got all new deals, all new music coming out. I just want to take the time to say I appreciate my brother Busta Rhymes for his longevity, his distinctive style, voice. I wish everybody a long career like Busta Rhymes. He’s the biggest deal.”

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Busta Rhymes With Swizz Beatz

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Swizz Beatz and Busta Rhymes attend the Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective during the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

He continued: “Him and Spliff Star don’t play no games on that stage doing older songs and new songs. He’s boxed with the best of ’em. He’s been on the charts with the best of ’em. And one week he was on the stage with Janet Jackson and Mary J. Blige — that’s just one week! Cheers to my brother Busta Rhymes for life. Wait until you hear this new music this man got. The album executive produced by Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and Pharrell. Wrap your face around what that’s gonna sound like.”

Busta Rhymes later appeared in the comments section to confirm the details regarding his new album. “I Guess it’s Time!!!! You let the cat out the bag huh King???!!!!! SWWWWWIIIZZZYYYY!!!” he wrote. “I love you and appreciate beyond description King!! Our years of friendship and being brothers cannot be described in words!!”

Swizz Beatz Praises Busta Rhymes

He continued: “Wait till they hear how we are going to SHIFT THE CULTURE with this album Executive Produced my you @timbaland @pharrell & myself King!! It’s been an incredible process doing this every step of the way with you Kings and we ain’t Stoppin’ NO TIME SOON!!” The new project will serve as Busta’s 11th studio album and his first since 2020’s Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God.

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French Montana Says His Drake-Produced Documentary Is Almost Done

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French Montana says that his upcoming documentary, which is executive produced by Drake, is almost done. The rapper spoke about the film during a recent appearance on Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson.

“It’s called For Khadija, that’s for my mother,” French explained. “You know she came out here and sacrificed for us. My father had left and she stayed, and she helped me become who I became, so I dedicated it to her. Drake is executive producing it.”

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) French Montana performs on Day 2 of Wireless Festival 2018 at Finsbury Park on July 7, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)

From there, he reflected on the “culture shock” when his family moved to the Bronx.

French continued: “It’s a real immigrant story, coming from Africa — I’m from Morocco — to the Hip-Hop culture in the Bronx and really just being in culture shock. Not knowing English when I was 13 when I came. And just taking it from there.”

The autobiographical documentary will detail French’s experiences as an immigrant. French was born in Casablanca, Morocco back in 1984. He started releasing years of independent material in the 2000s, before landing a record deal with Diddy’s Bad Boy Records and Rick Ross’s Maybach Music Group in 2012.

French released his latest work, Coke Boys 6, in collaboration with DJ Drama, on Friday. Across 20 tracks, French collaborates with Benny The Butcher, A$AP Rocky, Kodak Black, EST Gee, and more.

He’s also released Coke Boys 6: Money Heist Edition, featuring an additional nine songs. For those, he teams up with Kenzo B, Mr. Chicken, LGP QUA, YNP Maine, Bando Gz, and more.

French did not provide an exact release date for his documentary.

Check out his full comments on the upcoming documentary below.

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Drake Calls Kevin Durant His “Executive Producer”

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Drake loves basketball. The Toronto rapper runs his own rec league, the championship of which he’s won twice now, and obsessively shares his son’s skills in the sport on social media. He’s also friends with quite a few professional players, including Kevin Durant.

On Thursday, Drake shouted out his friend, who was celebrating his thirty-fourth birthday. He also gave him an unexpected title. “More life to my exec producer @easymoneysniper,” the 6 God wrote in an Instagram Story.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 26: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a photo at Brooklyn Nets Media Day at HSS Training Center on September 26, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Drake and Durant have had an amicable relationship for a while. Back in 2016, Drake shouted out KD in his song “Weston Road Flows” off of Views.

Now, it seems like they’re more buddy-buddy than ever. A couple weeks ago, Durant and Drizzy were spotted on a night out in New York City. The two were celebrating, and people speculated it was an early birthday bonanza for Durant. Unsurprisingly, the two were swarmed by adoring fans as they left a party and got into their vehicles.

Both men have been experiencing a bit of drama as of late. Drake recently got into a bizarre beef with YouTube music critic Anthony Fantano. “Your existence is a light 1,” Drake DM’d Fantano, referring to the critic’s rating scale. “And the 1 is cause you are alive. And cause you somehow wifed a black girl. I’m feeling a light to decent 1 on your existence.”

Durant, meanwhile, has been embroiled in a tumultuous relationship with the Nets, which seems to have settled down for the time being. Happy birthday, KD.

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