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Brittany Renner Claps Back At People Questioning Her Conversion To Islam

October 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Brittany Renner has responded to fans on social media who have been questioning the sincerity of her conversion to Islam. Taking to TikTok on Monday, she revealed that she hadn’t been genuinely happy for some time and has found guidance through the acceptance of God.

Addressing the question of what made her choose Islam, she said: “I didn’t. I am a human with very little power and awareness but I have learned that God selects who he wills for his mercy. So, let’s start there for those of you who don’t think I’m qualifying. A lot of you claim to know my life story, why I do what I do. Well, then you would know that for quite a while I’ve been suffering. When did you notice that my smile began to look like a strain? And when you noticed, did you reach out? … I have been in search of the truth my whole life, looking for some sort of guidance, in the stars, astrology, numerology, but the truth is, the only guidance is God’s guidance.”

Brittany Renner Speaks During REVOLT WORLD

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 24: Brittany Renner speaks on stage during REVOLT WORLD x Walmart 2023 at Pangaea Studios on September 24, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for REVOLT)

Fans in the comments section shared much more positive responses this time around. “I’m not gonna lie, I wrote this off at first but after listening… I found tears in my eyes and listened twice more,” one user admitted. “Reverts belief is what drives me to find my way back to Islam. I’ve been struggling but this here, is so incredibly powerful.” Another added: “You look beautiful. I can relate to you in some ways. I’m also learning about Islam… I haven’t fully committed. I still have a lot to learn. But learning about the religion gives me peace and happiness. I feel like it is the true religion …”

Brittany Renner Discusses Her Faith

Check out Renner’s full rant about her faith below. It comes after she revealed she’s been struggling financially, last month. Be on the lookout for further updates on Brittany Renner on HotNewHipHop.

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Lil Durk Argues Gang Life Is Incompatible With His Muslim Faith

August 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Durk argued you can’t be both gang-affiliated and Muslim while speaking on his faith in a statement on Instagram, over the weekend. The topic began with him sharing a selfie on Instagram with the caption: “Don’t label me nothing outside of A MAN A FATHER and A 1000% Muslim.” As fans questioned his intent with the statement, Durk took to his Instagram Story to elaborate.

“I don’t gabgbang I’m a Muslim,” he wrote. “Basically what I was saying on my post in so many words you can’t do both ima be the one who say it. So if you follow me as a brother a friend a icon follow me to my new chapter of life. When I make music I rap what I seen and been through not telling you to go do it HUGE difference the music won’t change but my life goals will.”

Lil Durk Performs During Dreamville Music Festival

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – APRIL 01: Lil Durk performs during the 2023 Dreamville Music Festival at Dorothea Dix Park on April 01, 2023, in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images)

It’s not the first time Durk has spoken about his growth in recent years. Back in June, he discussed his past drug use and revealed he checked into rehab in a video shared by TMZ. “It was tough at first, but it ain’t that tough ’cause I really knew what I wanted. I knew what was holding me back,” Durk explained at the time. “I wanted better. I want to be a better man, a better father, a better leader. My main goal is peace, being with the family and staying out of bullsh*t. I just see myself staying on the right track and trying to change a lot of lives.”

Lil Durk Speaks Out On Instagram

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Check out Durk’s post on Instagram about his faith above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Durk on HotNewHipHop.

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Jonathan Majors Says “Faith” Is Helping Him After Guilty Verdict

January 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jonathan Majors says “prayer” and “faith” are keeping him going after his recent guilty verdict for third-degree assault and second-degree harassment. TMZ caught up with the disgraced actor in West Hollywood, earlier this week, to ask how he’s been holding up.

“God is good. God is great,” Majors said, before listing “prayer” and “faith” as the ways he’s staying positive. When asked about the future of his acting career, Majors ended the interview.

Jonathan Majors Leaves Court After Hearing Guilty Verdict

TOPSHOT – US actor Jonathan Majors (C) leaves a courtroom after being found guilty of assault and harassment of his former girlfriend, at the Manhattan criminal courts in New York City on December 18, 2023. Rising Hollywood star Jonathan Majors was convicted on December 18, 2023 of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, prompting Marvel to drop him from a prime role in its superhero blockbusters. (Photo by Yuki IWAMURA / AFP) (Photo by YUKI IWAMURA/AFP via Getty Images)

Majors stood trial for the assault on his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, in November and December of 2023. Among the many pieces of evidence presented was a recording of Majors labeling himself a “great man” and comparing himself to Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama, while also demanding Jabbari act like Coretta Scott King and Michelle Obama. District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement after the ruling: “The evidence presented throughout this trial illustrated a cycle of psychological and emotional abuse and escalating patterns of coercion far too common across the many intimate partner violence cases we see each and every day. Today, a jury determined that the pattern of abuse and coercion culminated with Mr. Majors assaulting and harassing his girlfriend. We thank the jury for its service and the survivor for bravely telling her story despite having to relive her trauma on the stand.”

Jonathan Majors Speaks With TMZ

Majors is due back in court for sentencing on February 6, 2024. Be on the lookout for further updates on Jonathan Majors and his case on HotNewHipHop.

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Biggie Smalls Was “Scared” To Tell Charli Baltimore Of Faith Evans Pregnancy, She Claims

September 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Biggie Smalls is one of the most legendary rappers of all time, and even the many partners he had at one time all speak quite fondly of him. Despite all the cheating instances and drama like that, rapper Charli Baltimore still has a lot of love for The Notorious B.I.G. Moreover, she recently sat down with VladTV for an interview, during which the rapper spoke about their relationship dynamic. Specifically, the Philly native pointed to the Brooklyn icon’s alleged fear of telling her that he impregnated his then-wife Faith Evans. This was one of many unclear romance “breaks” that he went on, which she also addressed.

“I think it was his mom that told me. I don’t even think it was him,” Charli Baltimore remarked. “His mom was telling him, ‘You need to tell her what’s going on.’ I guess he was kind of scared to tell me. If I’m not mistaken, it was [Biggie’s mom] that told me. I was just kind of in shock.” After this tale, the 49-year-old went into further detail about how they as a couple functioned together- or apart.

Charli Baltimore Recalls Biggie’s Romance Balance

“We would have moments in our relationship where we would break up for short period of time, you know,” Charli Baltimore explained. “I think the longest was maybe a month, two months. We definitely will have our little spats and go into our on-again, off-again. I think the way he tried to explain it was, you know, it happened during one of our on-again, off-again situations. You know, guys are gonna say whatever they need to say to make themselves look less at fault when they know they’re really at fault.”

Meanwhile, Big’s wife recently shared some of her own reflections on their often bumpy but cherished bond. For example, the “Love Like This” MC praised his honesty when it came to infidelity and other relationship factors. With time, anyone who ever had the privilege of being around him realizes just how impactful and special he was- and still is. With that in mind, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Biggie Smalls, Charli Baltimore, and Faith Evans.

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Faith Evans Reveals That Biggie Smalls Allegedly Let Her Collab With Tupac

September 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Faith Evans recently sat down with the Marriage or Mirage podcast to talk about her ideal man, and of course, her forever love Biggie Smalls. See, the narrative is that Tupac Shakur’s iconic diss track “Hit ‘Em Up,” which solidified his legendary feud with The Notorious B.I.G., addresses that Evans cheated on Big with ‘Pac. You know the line, so no need to repeat it here. However, the R&B singer clarified during her conversation with the podcast hosts that things didn’t actually pan out this way. The California MC collaborated with her, for which the New York rapper gave his blessing, and their picture together that sparked infidelity rumors means nothing.

“I didn’t know ‘Pac was signed to Death Row, you know what I’m sayin?” Faith Evans began. “Or I never would’ve agreed to do a song with him. When I went to the studio with ‘Pac, when I met him, he said: ‘I wanna do a song with you.’ I told Big, he said: ‘D’you wanna do it?’ I said: ‘Yeah, if he got the money.’ I didn’t hide anything, I told my husband,” she remarked, saying that she let Biggie know when she realized she was working with a bunch of Death Row members.

Faith Evans On Marriage Or Mirage

In addition to this, the 50-year-old also shared what she loved the most about her late husband. “Everything,” Faith Evans stated. “I loved everything about him. He was honest, you understand? One thing about him, even at that young age… honest! Yo, I respect it. I’m like, I can’t take nothing else.” Furthermore, she spoke on one time that she asked Biggie if he had relations with another woman, and he admitted to it on the spot. “Honest as f**k,” she reiterated. “Most of the time I didn’t know what was going on but when I did and I asked him, he told the truth.”

Meanwhile, we’re sure that this won’t be the last time that this beef history will see reevaluation. It’s one of hip-hop’s most fascinating, albeit tragic, backstories to reflect on and unearth. The most important enduring aspect is each artist’s legacy beyond it, and the love that Big and Faith shared. With that in mind, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Faith Evans, Biggie Smalls, and Tupac Shakur.

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DC Young Fly Looks To His Faith As He Mourns For Jacky Oh

July 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In May, DC Young Fly’s longtime partner Jacky Oh passed away. She died at the age of 32 in Miami, reportedly being found unresponsive in a hotel room. Jacky Oh was the mother of his three children, Nova, Nala, and Prince. Now, the widowed father has taken to social media to share an clip amid his mourning process.

The clip shows DC Young Fly discussing the loss of his cousin, Erica Robinson, in 2020. Robinson also passed away at the age of 32, following a shooting that took place at an Independence Day celebration. In the clip, he shares that he relied heavily on his faith to get him through the loss. DC Young Fly says that amid the pain of losing her, he prayed “a gazillion times.” “Past trauma can help you through new trauma and first and foremost,” he captioned the clip, “makin sure you stay prayed up keepin GOD first and he will guide you through whatever storm.” “TRUST ME I KNOW!!!,” he adds, “We gotta stand on being righteous, its the only way.”

DC Young Fly On His Faith

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Jacky Oh’s funeral service was held in June. At the funeral, DC Young Fly gave a heartfelt speech about his late partner. “I want our kids to understand that you had a beautiful soul,” he explained, “And you didn’t leave us, you’re in heaven.” He went on to tell Jacky Oh, “Your spirit is with us, you’re still here and we’ve got an amazing support system.”

Jacky Oh had reportedly been in Miami to receive a “mommy makeover” procedure at the time of her passing. This led various social media users to speculate that the procedure could have had something to do with her death. In June, the surgeon that performed the procedure, Dr. Zachary Okhah, spoke out about the case. “Please understand that due to patient privacy laws, and out of respect for all my patients, there will never be mention of specifics, now or in the future, of any of my cases,” he says in a clip shared on social media.

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DC Young Fly Says God Has Granted Him “The Strength To Keep Going”

June 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The world is still reeling from the death of comedian and reality star, Jacky Oh!. Jacky passed away earlier this month as a result of complications stemming from cosmetic surgery. It is believed that Jacky had undergone a BBL, the controversial and dangerous posterior enhancement procedure. Jacky was survived by her partner, DC Young Fly, as well as their young children.

A lot has been written in the aftermath of her death. Jacky’s surgeon recently made his first comments since her death. However, he failed to mention Jacky at any point during his statement. Meanwhile, Young Fly has been very open about the role that faith has played in his perseverance since her death. Young Fly expanded on this in a recent street interview with TMZ.

Young Fly Attributes Ability To Keep Working To Strength From God

“You know, God is the greatest. He has granted me the strength to keep going. I gotta take care of my babies. That’s the key to life. You gotta keep going, stay prayed up, and never let the tragedies and stuff you’re going through get you down. We healin’, we emotional. People wanna see my cry. I’m just not gonna record myself crying. Of course I’m gonna cry, I’m crying all the time. But I’d rather show positivity and let people know that God is the greatest. I wanna continue to show that God is keeping me uplifted and keep granting me the strength. That’s the message I wanna continue putting out in the world. Becuase there’s a lot of stuff out there and I don’t wanna desensitize what the enemy is doing. The enemy is still working but God is always greater,” Young Fly preached.

The TMZ reporter then coyly asked if Young Fly believes if Jacky’s death will deter people from undergoing the same procedures. “If they’re paying attention, it should. But you know, some people use people as lessons and and others just get on with their lives. But I just want people to take care of themselves. Make sure you make the best decision for you and your family. And always keep God first,” Young Fly continued before leaving.

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DC Young Fly On How He Maintains His Faith After Jacky Oh’s Passing

June 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

DC Young Fly recently discussed how he’s maintained his faith despite the passing of his girlfriend, Jacky Oh. Sitting down with Steve Harvey for an interview on the comedian’s morning show, he explained his perspective on life.

“Once I learned that I can’t control life and the thing that’s around it, but I can control my spirit,” he said. “That’s one thing I do got control over. You can say a lot of things, but you can’t control my spirit and how I move.”

DC Young Fly With Jacky Oh

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 17: DC Young Fly and Jacky Oh attend the game between the Denver Nuggets and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on December 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Fans shared supportive messages in the comments section of the post. One wrote: “This young man is wise beyond his years! He had an interesting perspective talking about Joseph from the Bible. Continued prayers to him and his family for comfort and peace!” Yung Miami commented on the clip when posted by The Neighborhood Talk: “I say this all the time, some ppl are not built for certain situations! God give his battles to his toughest soldiers.”

It’s not the first time that Young Fly has commented on Oh’s passing. “I wasn’t in no rush to post this because I wanted it to be a dream so bad,” DC wrote in a previous statement. “But every hour, I’m reminded of reality, so I wanna make sure I applaud you in the proper manner. You are the GREATEST MOTHER I KNOW. Your soul was beautiful. You always wanted the best for others, and I admired how our family love each other!!!”

DC Young Fly Speaks With Steve Harvey

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He continued: “You know we GOD fearing, and we are grounded by the spirit. We never question the HIGHER POWER. We roll with the punches and continue to live righteous. [I] will always tell our kids how much an amazing person you were, especially a GREAT MOTHER!!!” Oh died in Miami, where she was traveling to undergo a “mommy makeover” surgery, earlier this month. She was just 32.

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Justin Bieber Says He and 2Pac Have ‘Similarities’ in ‘Wanting to Tell People About God’s Love for Them’

May 4, 2022 by newhiphopnews

Pop Smoke’s ‘Faith’ Receives Another Update With Six Additional Songs

July 31, 2021 by newhiphopnews

Pop Smoke’s Faith recently became the second No. 1 album in the late rapper’s catalog, joining Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon, which was released posthumously last summer. The 20-track project came with a vast lineup filled with some of the music industry’s biggest names, including Pusha T, Kanye West, Rick Ross, 21 Savage, Future, Chris Brown, Dua Lipa, Kodak Black, and more. Pop Smoke’s team added four new songs to the album in a deluxe reissue that saw guest appearances from G Herbo, OnPointLikeOP, Killa, Dread Woo, and Travi. However, it looks like they’re not done with Faith.

The late rapper’s team quietly updated the chart-topping album with six additional songs. Five of the tracks and brand new releases include contributions from Tay Floss, Rah Swish (who appears on the original version of the album), Fetty Luciano, Anuel AA, and the late rapper’s brother Obasi Jackson. The last addition to the project is “Dior,” Pop Smoke’s Grammy-nominated single.

The updated version of Faith arrives after the rapper’s team shared a celebratory video for Pop Smoke and Dua Lipa’s “Demeanor.”

Faith (Deluxe) is out now via Victor Victor Worldwide/Republic. Get it here.

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