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Andre 3000 Reveals Smart Reason Why He Has An Instagram Account

June 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Andre 3000 is not a social media savvy person. He doesn’t aspire to be. He doesn’t engage with fans through posts, and he’s never even had a Facebook profile under his name. The rapper does, however, have an Instagram account. It’s an odd exception to make, especially given Andre’s resistance to public attention has seemingly grown with age. You’d think he was a Myspace, Facebook kind of guy, not the IG kind. That being said, the rapper had a specific reason for getting an Instagram account.

Andre 3000 recently attended the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France. The acclaimed actor sat for a conversation with Meta’s Alvin Bowles, and admitted that claimed his IG account in order to prevent other people from impersonating him. “I’ve never had a Facebook account,” he told the panel crowd. “I only have Instagram to prevent people from stealing my name, but I’ve never posted anything.” Three Stack’s reasoning checks out, but he lied about never posting anything. He’s actually made two posts in the last year alone. The first was a link to his solo album, New Blue Sun, and the second was a video of him at the dentist. We’re also confused by the latter. “Summer teeth cleaning reminder,” the caption reads.

Andre 3000 Has Only Posted Twice On Instagram

Andre 3000’s allergy towards social media makes sense given his desire for privacy. He was one of the defining pop stars of the 2000s, yet he rejected the spotlight when Outkast unofficially split in 2006. He talked about the desire for privacy, and his reluctance to mess it up with a new album, during a chat with The Bitter Southerner. “I had to ask myself, Man, do you want to be noticed again,” he admitted. “You know, if you haven’t done anything in a while, people kind of… It fizzles out. And I had to decide that I wanted to talk about the music more than I wanted to not be noticed, I guess.”

Three Stacks hasn’t gone completely MIA of course. He blessed fans with guest verses throughout the 2010s, but the urge to rap isn’t what it used to be. The Outkast superstar isn’t sitting on a classic album of rhymes, as he told GQ in February. “Even now, people think, ‘Oh, man, he’s just sitting on raps, or he’s just holding these raps hostage,” he explained. “I ain’t got no raps like that.” What he does, have, though, is a sense of musical fulfillment. Regardless of what LL Cool J says, Andre 3000 is happy to be making experimental flute music. Just don’t expect to see him talking about it on Instagram.

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Brian McKnight Hit With Harsh Reality As Critics Inundate His Latest Show Announcement

May 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Brian McKnight has been in the news quite a bit as of late, and it has mostly been for all of the wrong reasons. Overall, fans have been disgusted with him over some recent family issues. It has been stated that McKnight barely acknowledges his older children. In fact, he recently referred to them as “evil,” which set off some harsh reactions toward the singer. Moreover, his children have spoken out on social media, and they have noted just how disappointing their father’s behavior has been.

Recently, Brian McKnight revealed on Facebook that he would be performing at the Warner Theatre on July 18th. Unfortunately for McKnight, the comments section on the post were anything but complimentary or encouraging. Instead, fans decided to come through with some of their funniest jokes. Based on the reception here, it remains clear that his fanbase is very much aware of his familial issues. Furthermore, they are not taking his side, and they are only going to engage with him once he makes amends for any wrongdoing.

Brian McKnight Fans Take A Stand

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“I think Im walking my refrigerator that night,” one person wrote. “I’m going to my GED reunion,” said another. You have to admit, the creativity of the internet is pretty unmatched. Fans do not pull any punches when they are upset with their favorite artists. Moving forward, it will be interesting to see what McKnight does. It seems crystal clear that his actions have supporters second-guessing their fandom. Only time will tell if he changes course.

Let us know what you think about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that these comments will be reflective of the attendance at this upcoming show? Are fans doing too much in his comments sections right now? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Diddy’s Music To Be Removed From All Future Peloton Classes

May 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Everyone is reacting to the newest developments in the ongoing drama that has plagued Diddy since last year. It was months ago back in 2023 when the damn first broke. That started with a lawsuit filed against the rap mogul by Cassie last year. That turned out to be the first in an ongoing series of accusations being made by various people claiming decades of bad behavior. It peaked back in March when two of his properties were raided by the federal government as part of an investigation into allegations of sex trafficking.

But over the weekend the Cassie case was brought back into the light. That sparked from the release of a leaked video of hotel security camera footage showing the assault that was alleged in the lawsuit. It led to a brand new wave of backlash from the rap world. Diddy attempted to apologize for his actions in the video but his apology was also roundly rejected by many, People like Aubrey O’Day and Charlamagne The God picked apart why they think he was being disingenuous. Now the rap mogul’s business ties are further being affected by the developments. Check out a new post from exercise equipment brand Peloton below.

Peloton Cutting Ties With Diddy

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Earlier this week, a Facebook campaign sought to have Diddy’s material removed from Peloton. It’s not clear if the company’s moves spawned from the campaign itself or were already in motion. But it took the opportunity to share some news with users. “We take this issue very seriously and can confirm Peloton has paused the use of Sean Combs’ music, as well as removed the Bad Boy Entertainment Artist Series, on our platform” a statement made but the company reads.

What do you think of Peloton removing Diddy’s music from all of their newly produced exercise classes? Do you think the rap mogul will ultimately faced any consequences for the behavior he’s been accused of? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Instagram & Facebook Go Down, Users Go Wild With Reactions

March 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Social media is currently in a frenzy this Tuesday morning (March 5), because one of its main pillars seems to have crumbled. Moreover, you probably already noticed that Instagram, Facebook, and the rest of the Meta-verse is down right now, and folks took to their competitor Twitter -– sorry, X -– to react. Overall, it’s a lot of chaos and memes floating around, and plenty of jokes about Mark Zuckerberg calling up Elon Musk to help him fix it. It’s unclear whether this will last much longer than a few hours, or if there are more serious tech problems going on at Meta.

Furthermore, it’s always kind of bizarre to see so much talk about one social media platform on a competing one. In fact, one of the most prevalent reactions to this whole situation is that now X is more full than it’s ever been. Leave it up to the Internet to turn everything into a popularity contest rather than try to find out what’s been going on with Instagram and Meta. On that note, it doesn’t seem like anyone from the company’s issued a statement yet on this matter. Some publications think it’s a bug, whereas others claim there’s no clear indicator of what went wrong.

Instagram, Facebook & More Are Down: Users Start A Firestorm On X

Everyone rushing on X to seeing Meta down FB & IG pic.twitter.com/S5XKt8gzUS

— Hasnain Shah (@shahhasnain77) March 5, 2024

Even though this situation isn’t an unprecedented one, folks still have a lot of unanswered questions at press time. In addition, this confusion and speculation also led many down a conspiracy theory rabbit hole, which is just one of social media’s many breeding grounds. A lot of people think that this was an Instagram cyber attack, either just for a meme or two or with legitimate concern. Either way, it’s as good of an explanation as any for this phenomenon as of writing this article. You can check out more reactions to this temporary shut-down below.

More Reactions

instagram and facebook are down here in Hell where they belong

— Satan (@s8n) March 5, 2024

me when i catch whoever doing the #CyberAttack

pic.twitter.com/P7yT73qpJ8

— Lakers don’t suck (@LakersCookedYou) March 5, 2024

if Instagram doesn’t fix their sht rn im going riotpic.twitter.com/V90FaYiBxm

— yasmin (@yongbluu) March 5, 2024

Everybody losing communication because of a #CyberAttack but me sitting here with my fully functioning Hotmail account. pic.twitter.com/q2NvEYilAx

— Seansy (@seansypants) March 5, 2024

Meanwhile, why do you think that Instagram and the Meta-verse went down? Is there really an attack upon us or did somebody just put in the wrong code at the office? Whatever the case, drop your thoughts down in the comments section below. Also, for more curious news and updates on the crossover between tech and pop culture, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Lil Baby Hands Out $100 Bills At Popeyes While Getting Food

February 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Every once in a while a new story breaks of Lil Baby showing off his generosity. Often times it’s as simple as him just handing out money to strangers. That was the case once again during a recent trip to an Atlanta Popeyes. The employees preparing his food likely weren’t ready for him to start dishing out $100s. “Sooooo (lil baby) just came and blesssss my whole store with $100 each,” the caption of a Facebook post reads. It’s attached to a picture of some of the stores employees showing off the money Baby gave them. Another picture was of Baby himself sitting in the driveway talking to some employees.

As noted, this is far from Baby’s first act of generosity. This isn’t even the first time he’s made viral news for handing out money at a Popeyes. He’s also made massive donations to education in the past. He’s part of the My Turn Scholarship and also once made a substantial donation to his own high school. Check out the reaction from the newest Popeyes employees to get a surprise gift from Lil Baby below.

Lil Baby Gifting Fast Food Employees Money

A lot of discussion has been going on recently about where Lil Baby and his frequent collaborator Gunna stand. The pair released an entire album together Drip Harder back in 2018. The project spawned the massive hit “Drip Too Hard.” But throughout the past year it’s been unclear if the pair are still on good terms. Much of the rap world developed a newfound hostility towards Gunna last year when he took a plea deal that necessitated he testify in the YSL RICO trial.

The debate was reopened earlier this week when Baby appeared to start hiding any replies to his tweets that even mention Gunna. That led fans to dissect Gunna’s new song “Bittersweet” looking for any coded messages. What do you think of Lil Baby handing out money to Popeyes employees again? What’s your favorite of Baby’s many viral moments of generosity? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Cam’Ron’s Iconic Pink Range Rover Sells For $16k

December 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fans of Cam’Ron’s classic tracks will surely recognize his famous custom all-pink Range Rover HSE. The car appears in some of the rapper’s most famous music videos like “Killa Cam” and “Get Em Girls.” Cam actually hasn’t been the owner of the car for quite a while. He originally sold it all the way back in 2004, just a year after he originally purchased the car. At the time he listed it on eBay with a starting price of $180k. While it isn’t surprising that the car isn’t worth what it used to be, fans are stunned by just how far the price has fallen.

The custom all-pink car was just sold on Facebook Marketplace for a mere $16k. Part of the price drop may have to do with it now having over 100,000 miles on it. In the comments of a post reporting the sale fans speculate on why the price is so low. “Prepare for many repairs,” one of the top comments suggests implying that whoever bought the car will have to sink a lot more money into it. Others are more optimistic on behalf of the buyer. “Not BAD! Someone got a nice truck for a good price” another top comment reads. Check out the full post and all the fans reacting to it below.

Cam’Ron’s Pink Range Rover Sold Again

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Despite how far removed Cam is from some of his biggest hits, he’s still an attention-grabbing force in hip-hop. During a recent interview, he gave his thoughts on Kanye West and some of his recent public antics. Cam claimed that Kanye is only “crazy” in public for show and that whenever the two encounter each other privately he is completely normal.

Cam’Ron has also made waves all year for his podcast It Is What It Is that he hosts alongside Ma$e. The podcast has recieved quite a bit of traction and ended up signing a major broadcasting deal earlier this year. It’s also led to things like a recent beef with Joe Budden. The former rappers turned podcast hosts are even considering turning to legal methods to clarify alleged defamatory claims. What do you think of Cam’Ron’s classic Range Rover selling online for just $16k? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Cam’ron’s Pink Range Rover Goes Up For Sale On Facebook Marketplace

December 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cam’ron’s iconic pink Range Rover has gone up for sale on Facebook Marketplace with a starting price of $16,000. Calvin Finney, a certified Range Rover technician at Finney’s CARS in Alpharetta, Georgia, posted the listing. It notes that the car has 100,000 miles on it and also needs “some cosmetic work.” It does, however, have new oil, filters, brakes, plugs, AC, coolant, and transmission.

“This car has celebrity history,” the description reads. “It was built done in pink in 2003 when it was brand new… The car runs and drives great.”

Cam’ron Backstage At The Apollo Theater

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 28: Jadakiss, Cam’ron and Percy of Terror Squad during Ma$e, Cam’ron And Jadakiss Live At The Apollo Theater on January 28, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Cam’ron previously sold the car just one year after acquiring it back in 2003. He explained the decision during an interview with MTV News at the time. “When I drive it, it’s a headache,” he admitted, as caught by HipHopDX. “My driver be signing autographs if he’s in there by himself. No matter who’s driving, if they are in that car, you’re a star. If your grandmother got in that driver’s seat, she’s gonna be signing autographs. It just attracts attention. That’s why I put it in the video.”

Cam’ron’s Range Rover Listing

You can now buy Cam’ron’s old pink 2003 Range Rover for $16k pic.twitter.com/hTKof6KRIo

— Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) December 20, 2023

While he was willing to part with the Range Rover, Cam has been adamant about not selling his popular pink fur coat. Speaking with Kevin Durant on his Boardroom podcast, earlier this year, Cam revealed he was once offered $300,000 for the piece. “The people who offered it to me, I didn’t feel they deserved it,” he said. “It was more of a stat to them like, ‘I bought Cam’s jacket.’ It wasn’t really like they appreciated where that jacket came from. If it makes sense to sell it to somebody who would appreciate it or put it where it’s gonna be seen and be stored that people know it’s my jacket, cool. You got rich suburban kids who be like, ‘Hey Cam, my girlfriend really loves your pink jacket. I don’t really know too much about it but I’ll buy it for her. How much do you want for it?’ That type sh*t.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Cam’ron on HotNewHipHop.

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Mark Zuckerberg Net Worth 2023: What Is The Facebook CEO Worth?

November 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Mark Zuckerberg, the iconic co-founder and CEO of Meta Inc., has solidified his position as one of the wealthiest individuals globally. According to Forbes‘ estimations in 2023, Zuckerberg’s net worth stands at a staggering $120 billion. This spot helped secure his place among the top 10 wealthiest people in the world.

Zuckerberg’s Wealth Accumulation

mark zuckerberg net worth — SAN FRANCISCO – APRIL 21: Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers the opening keynote address at the f8 Developer Conference April 21, 2010 in San Francisco, California. Zuckerberg kicked off the the one day conference for developers that features breakout sessions on the future of social technologies. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Zuckerberg’s journey to this substantial wealth began in his Harvard dorm room in 2004 when he co-founded Facebook, a social networking platform that revolutionized online connectivity. Moreover, his relentless focus on user experience and innovative features propelled Facebook’s meteoric rise, amassing a global user base that now surpasses billions. As the platform expanded, so did Zuckerberg’s fortune, driven primarily by his significant ownership stake in the company.

Wealth & Philanthropy

Despite criticisms and controversies surrounding Facebook’s privacy policies and its impact on society, Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have been actively involved in philanthropic efforts. In 2015, the couple pledged to donate 99% of their Facebook shares—then valued at tens of billions—to philanthropic causes through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). Furthermore, this initiative aims to tackle pressing global issues, including education, science, and healthcare, with a long-term vision of making the world a better place.

Impactful Contributions

Through CZI, Zuckerberg and Chan have invested significantly in scientific research, funding projects aimed at eradicating diseases, improving education systems, and advancing technology for the greater good. Their commitment to initiatives such as personalized learning programs, disease prevention, and tackling social challenges has garnered both praise and scrutiny.

Zuckerberg’s approach to philanthropy has been characterized by blending traditional charitable giving with strategic investments that aim to address systemic issues at their roots. This unique approach reflects his belief in using technology and innovation as catalysts for positive change.

Conclusion

Despite fluctuations in Facebook’s performance and ongoing regulatory scrutiny, Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth remains remarkably substantial in 2023. His journey from a college dorm room to becoming a tech titan and one of the world’s richest individuals is a testament to his entrepreneurial vision and unwavering commitment to innovation.

Zuckerberg’s wealth, coupled with his dedication to philanthropy through the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, solidifies his influence not only in the tech industry but also in the realm of impactful societal change. Zuckerberg’s trajectory from a Harvard undergraduate to a global tech mogul epitomizes the potential for immense success, both financially and in making a significant difference in the world.

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DJ Quik Debunks Story About Him Having A Third Child

August 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

DJ Quik (or so we believed) recently made many rap fans jerk their heads around when he alleged that he had a secret third child. Moreover, the G-funk legend seemingly took to Facebook to share a story of how he got into contact with his daughter Alcinina. Not only that, but the post even remarked on how he feels regret over certain decisions he made as a father and family man in his life. However, the shock of this news was quickly replaced by another shock: turns out this was all fake. The West Coast rapper appeared to go back on his word by denying these claims on social media, and further digging yielded an answer.

First, reports from HipHopDX suggest that DJ Quik reached out to them first to debunk these rumors. “Hey peoples, that Paternity story is false, I don’t have Facebook,” he reportedly messaged the publication on Monday (August 28). In addition, the Compton native also took to his Instagram Story to make this publicly known to his followers on the social media account he actually has. “Ay. So, someone is doing a hit job on Ya Boy on Facebook,” Quik wrote.

DJ Quik Clears Up Fake Third Child Confession

DJ Quik shuts down “false” secret child reports: “Someone is doing a hit job” https://t.co/52WCdDsvQr pic.twitter.com/8pKyNRdtTp

— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) August 28, 2023

Many were bamboozled by the third child claim because of how honest and heartfelt it came off. “I wanted to take a moment to address something that’s been on my mind lately,” DJ Quik’s impersonator wrote. “I wasn’t going to say anything publicly, but I believe in transparency and honesty. It’s true- I not only have two kids, but I also have three beautiful children. Recently, I had a deep conversation with my daughter, Alcinina, about the past and the feelings of abandonment she experienced. It was a tough conversation, but we talked it out, and I want to make it clear that I love all of my kids deeply.

“My goal now is to be the best father I can be for all of my children,” the fake post continued. “They are my world, and I will do everything in my power to support and nurture them. Family means everything to me, and I cherish the opportunity to grow and learn from my experiences as a father.” For more news and the latest updates on DJ Quik, stay logged into HNHH.

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NBA Facebook Hacked By Disgruntled Former Employee

August 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Overall, the NBA is one of the biggest leagues in the entire world. Although a lot of people have had their complaints about the league, others absolutely love it. At the end of the day, the NBA is an institution that truly cannot be beaten. They have some of the best athletes in the world, and this is a league that does huge numbers on social media. Speaking of social media, however, it does seem like the league needs to do a much better job of securing its various accounts. We say that because of a situation that arose recently that has brought great embarrassment to the league.

As you can see in the tweet down below, the NBA Facebook page was actually hacked by a former employee. They likely still had access to the account and decided to vent their frustrations. In the rant, the former employee claims that the social media team was being spread thin. Overall, they would have to work upwards of 14-hour days and would only make a salary that amounted to less than $50K per year. This is hardly enough to sustain oneself in today’s economy, and the employee made that clear.

The NBA Facebook Goes Viral

Furthermore, the employee urged for people to donate to mental health causes if they could. They also wanted to make sure that people knew just how good quitting was for them. Needless to say, if you are thinking of being a social media coordinator for the NBA, you may have to rethink that path. Although, it should be noted that these are just allegations. None of these working conditions have actually been confirmed. Instead, all we have is this NBA Facebook post to go off of.

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

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