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Kai Cenat Helps Crying Fan At NYC Giveaway Riot: Clip

August 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kai Cenat hosted a giveaway in New York City last week, bringing in a massive crowd of fans to Union Square. The giveaway took a horrible left turn, unfortunately, leading to multiple arrests, fights, damaged property, and more. The NYPD took the Twitch streamer into custody at the time, later revealing that he’ll be facing multiple charges for the chaotic event. Reportedly, he’s now looking at two counts of inciting a riot and unlawful assembly, on top of “a few other charges.”

Reports have caused a debate on social media surrounding whether or not Cenat deserves to be charged. While he’s a major influencer and likely knows his reach, many say that he couldn’t have predicted the outcome. A new clip shows the streamer kneeling down beside a fan in distress the day of the incident, attempting to help them calm down. It’s unclear if the fan was injured in some way, or if they were just overwhelmed and having a panic attack. As the struggling fan cries, Cenat is heard asking them if they’re okay. “I can’t breathe guys,” the fan tells Cenat and others nearby, “I just wanted to see you.” He’s shown holding the fan’s arms and trying to be reassuring as they take some deep breaths.

Struggling Fan Tells Kai Cenat They “Can’t Breathe”

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Based on the clip alone, it seems as though Cenat truly cares about the wellbeing of his fans. This is something that’s been called into question as of late, making the new clip notable. Various people have come to his defense in recent days, including NLE Choppa and Offset.

Police say they arrested at least 65 people at the giveaway, which caused a major disturbance in the area. Chief Jeffrey Maddrey of the NYPD reflected on the pandemonium during a press conference Friday (August 4). “They destroyed food carts; they destroyed stores,” he explained. “We went from 300 kids to a couple of thousand kids in minutes.” There were also an unspecified number of reported injuries from the incident, three of which were police officers.

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IceJJFish Of Viral Rap Fame Is Now An Uber Driver, Fan Sings His Hit To Him

August 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

If you were keeping tabs on the early days of meme rap, Internet humor, and viral hip-hop on YouTube, then you’ve definitely heard of IceJJFish. Almost a decade ago, his song “On The Floor” gained massive attention for its… unconventional vocal approach and low-budget music video. Jokes aside, many would argue that he is straight-up influential, not just sonically, but also when it comes to online rap and people not taking themselves too seriously with a high production value. After all, even huge stars today like Doja Cat still take inspiration from JJFish. However, it’s been a while since we heard from him, but that recently changed thanks to a fateful car ride.

Furthermore, someone uploaded some clips online that have since gone viral themselves of IceJJFish picking them up as their Uber driver. In the videos, the fan sings along to “On The Floor” to him, slightly mocking the vocal tone but also acknowledging that he came through with a hit. Not only that, but in the caption, the rider wrote that JJFish, real name Daniel McLoyd, said that he isn’t “on that” anymore. It’s a shame because, considering the legendary status that “On The Floor” holds online, there was clearly a lot of potential for more.

Fan Meets IceJJFish As His Uber Driver

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Still, it’s also heartening to see that a viral Internet celebrity is just living a normal life just like the rest of us. Usually, stories of overnight online fame and viral hits based on comedy or ridicule don’t end as sweetly. Either the subjects get caught up in the short-lived glamour of it all or they form legitimate careers that never match their original charm. IceJJFish is hopefully living his best life, making gospel music and occasionally meeting fans who recognize him.

Meanwhile, it’s not like he completely went under the radar following the release of “On The Floor.” For example, he appeared as a special guest on Odd Future’s show “Loiter Squad” alongside Tyler, The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Jasper, Lionel, and the rest of the crew. That was a couple of years after his music video went viral, and in the near-decade since, he deserves to do whatever he wants with that moment of fame. For hopefully more news and updates on IceJJFish, stay logged into HNHH.

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17-Year-Old Charged With A Hate Crime After Stabbing Beyonce Fan To Death

August 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

At the end of July, professional choreographer and dancer O’Shae Sibley was stabbed to death at a gas station. According to reports, Sibley and his friends were heading back home to Brooklyn, playing Beyonce’s Renaissance in their vehicle, when a group of men demanded that they stop. The stabbing took place following a dispute surrounding Sibley’s dancing at the time. The verbal altercation quickly escalated, and later turned physical. Footage of the incident reveals that the men demanding that Sibley stop dancing had been shouting homophobic and racist remarks at Sibley and his friends.

Eventually, one 17-year-old who has not been named by police stabbed Sibley, “damaging his heart.” Witnesses claim that he then got into a vehicle and drove away. It has now been reported that the 17-year-old responsible for the death of Sibley has been charged second degree murder as a hate crime. He’s additionally been charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Shortly after reports of the Beyonce fan’s death and subsequent statements from his loved ones, people began to deem the attack as homophobic.

O’Shae Sibley’s Murder Deemed A Hate Crime

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Otis Pena, a friend of Sibley’s, spoke on the attack shortly after news broke. “They murdered him because he’s gay, because he stood up for his friends,” he explained. “His name was O’Shae and you all killed him. O’Shae was just a beacon of light that just influenced everybody. We may be gay, but we exist. We’re not going to live in fear. We’re not going to live hiding.”

The tragedy sparked an outpouring of support from other Beyonce fans, as well as Beyonce herself. Earlier this month, Beyonce paid her respects to the fallen member of the Beyhive, posting a tribute to him on her website. “Rest in power O’Shae Sibley,” her statement reads. Though the pain this has caused to Sibley’s loved ones cannot be undone, hopefully his murderer being put to justice can help them find some closure.

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Jay-Z Liked A Fan’s Viral Paintings Of Beyonce So Much, He Bought Them

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As rich as Jay-Z is, he always takes some time to support smaller artists, entrepreneurs, and business owners with money, respect, or both. Moreover, artist Lauryn Michele recently gained an incredibly famous new customer after appearing on NBC News on Saturday (July 28). On the program, she displayed the canvas paintings of Jay’s wife Beyoncé that she took with her to see the superstar perform for her RENAISSANCE tour in New Jersey. It seems like Hov was a particular fan, because he hit her up to meet the next day and purchase the pieces. Now, the New York rapper is happy with three tributes to his boo, and Michele got a huge promo boost as a result.

Furthermore, Lauryn Michele made a TikTok commemorating the occasion in almost all its phases. In it, she records the NBC News segment in the parking lot of the Beyonce show, giving it a behind-the-scenes look. Then, there’s a short clip of her watching the news coverage from the comfort of her home. Finally, she stands proudly alongside Jay-Z and her paintings in a picture of the meet-up, which hopefully brings her a lot more success for an already talented and boosted career and artistry.

Artist Sells Jay-Z Her Paintings Of Beyonce

However, this isn’t all that Jay-Z has done recently to uplift people looking to break into their respective industries. Through word of mouth, he heard that the Bronzeville Soul in Chicago was amazing, and paid the Black-owned business a visit. “I couldn’t believe it was him,” owner Mario Coleman told CBS News Chicago of Hov’s visit. “Actually, when I first saw him, I didn’t think it was him. I thought it was someone else acting like Jay-Z.

“His actual words to me was once he looked us up and saw it was a Black business,” Coleman continued. “He did tell me he wanted to support Black businesses, and he said, ‘That’s why I’m here.’ He said the food is good. We went through a lot of changes, but it all turned out good for everybody,” he remarked of the small boost in business amid tough times. “We’re happy. We want it to be better, of course, but we are happy it’s not killing us to the point where we thinking like, ‘We ain’t gonna make it.’” For more news and the latest updates on Jay-Z, check back in with HNHH.

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Drake Reacts To Fan Crying During His Tour

July 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake’s “It’s All A Blur” tour with 21 Sav has been an absolute event to witness, whether for the performances themselves or the news that sprouted as a result. Still, it seems like some fans still have a pretty hard time even believing what they see in front of them, with one fan in particular getting noticed for it. Moreover, as a fan was apparently in tears during the 6 God’s performance of his track “Jungle,” he pointed them out to the crowd. “Why are you crying already? The show just started!” the rapper told the fan with a laugh.

Unfortunately, other fan interactions during this tour ranged from sweet to pretty disruptive and downright dangerous. Sure, an attendee ran out to hug Drake’s Slaughter Gang compatriot as the Atlanta trapper made his way through the crowd. On the other hand, some people pelted the Canadian superstar with bras, shoes, and much more during their recent Detroit stop. In fact, this followed an instance where someone threw a phone at him on stage, which could’ve been much nastier. While they are two incredibly beloved fan favorites in hip-hop, it doesn’t warrant them potentially getting hurt while they’re just trying to do their job.

Drake Comforts Crying Fan

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In other news, it seems like neither artist really has a huge problem with that, as they went over their curfew for their Detroit show. Not only that, but their extended stage time actually cost Drake and 21 about $230K in fines, with restrictions of $10K per every extra minute they spent performing. Of course, the 36-year-old and 21 have pretty deep pockets at this point, so they can afford the minutes. Still, it’s a wild sight to see amid an era during which a lot of shows and festival sets cut artists short due to strict timing regulations.

Meanwhile, there are about 50 or so more shows to go, which will surely boast plenty of highlights. Whether it’s for their stage antics or how they please fans with their performances and setlist, this is definitely one of the summer tours of note. If you have a chance to see it in North America, we’d recommend you look for resale tickets if your city (probably) sold out. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Drake.

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Harry Styles Hit In The Face With An Object During Show

July 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Harry Styles performed in Vienna recently as part of his “Love on Tour,” resulting in an unpleasant and seemingly painful incident. A fan hurled an unidentified object at the British musician, which ended up hitting him right in the eye. He was visibly hurt, holding his face and walking off.

Styles isn’t the first artist to fall victim to object-throwers recently. The phenomenon seems to be an ongoing problem, with various performers complaining of unwanted objects being thrown onstage lately. Last week, Drake kicked off his “It’s All A Blur” tour in Chicago and was quickly met with a fan’s phone that was thrown at him. Luckily, the “God’s Plan” performer appeared unfazed by the projectile, which only grazed his arm.

Audience Member Throws Object At Harry Styles

Harry Styles gets hit in the eye by an object thrown at him during his concert in Vienna. pic.twitter.com/mD9kzFoQvG

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At the end of last month, GloRilla even had to toss a couple audience members from her performance in Denmark for throwing unwanted items onstage. The incident, which took place at Roskilde Festival, saw the artist reprimand the overzealous attendees. She later took to Twitter to vent about the situation. “Da fact dat y’all make a mf have to talk to y’all like somebody auntie is ins*ne,” GloRilla wrote. In June, Bebe Rexha even sported a black eye after being hit by a phone onstage. During her Rooftop performance at Pier 17, the artist was seen keeled over in pain from the incident. She later took to Instagram to share photos of her injuries, which looked brutal.

The trend continued, with Sexyy Red even popping off on an audience at Summer Smash recently. The rapper eventually cut her set short over things being thrown onstage by the Chicago crowd. She got some backlash for walking off, with some believing she was in the wrong for her reaction. Sexyy Red later responded to the backlash, saying “whatever.” Earlier this month, she had to call another patron out for throwing cash at her during a show in Detroit. “Aye b**ch, stop hitting me with the money, b**ch,” she told the attendee.

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21 Savage Fan Rushes To Him For A Hug During Tour Stop With Drake

July 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

21 Savage and Drake are currently stunning North America on their “It’s All A Blur” tour, which just kicked off in Chicago. Of course, everyone with a ticket is incredibly excited to see these two stars live, and that translated into some wholesome entrance antics. Moreover, as the Atlanta trap artist made his way to the stage, walking through fans in the crowd, one diehard in particular shot her shot. When the camera moved past 21, a girl ran to him for a hug, and the rapper smiled in response, even moving his arm a little bit as if to reach out and return the favor. But that moment lasted for half a second, as his security guard gently pushed her away.

Many might see this as odd, but it was actually kind of a wholesome and harmless interaction, at least in execution. We don’t know how much 21 Savage appreciates interactions like those, but based on his reaction, he’s always down to receive some love and give it back, as well. With a setlist as stacked as this tour’s, it’s no wonder that so many fans scream every lyric and are ecstatic to witness it in person. 21 played classics like “Red Opps,” new hits like his feature on “Peaches & Eggplants,” and all-time bangers like “Don’t Come Out The House” in addition to a few songs with Drake.

21 Savage’s Fan Interaction

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Speaking of his Drizzy collabs, apparently 21 Savage isn’t that big of a fan of memes surrounding “Rich Flex.” For those who forgot, the Her Loss cut lit the Internet up with Drake’s lines about asking 21 to do something for him. While on tour, as the Canadian superstar sings that hook, the “Umbrella” MC shakes his head and laughs in disbelief. If he’s tired of it, he’s got bad news ahead of him, or rather, over 50 more shows to go.

Meanwhile, the 30-year-old creative also takes a lot of time away from his superstardom to be with his community. For example, he hosted a children’s basketball camp in Atlanta for Father’s Day weekend, teaching them to play. His Leading By Example Foundation brought the event to life with other professional hoopers. For more news and the latest updates on 21 Savage, log back into HNHH.

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Drake Denies Female Fan’s Photo Request: Video

July 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The most obvious benefit that comes from being a celebrity would have to be material gain – other than that, the entertainment industry is rapidly losing its appeal. We’ve seen performers hit by random objects while singing on stage in increasing numbers this year, not to mention the struggle to find authentic connections out of fear that you’re being used for your status. On top of those downfalls, many stars are expected to be “on” 24/7, presenting themselves as their best, camera-ready selves. This obviously isn’t realistic, and thankfully, people like Drake are comfortable setting boundaries with fans.

A few days ago, a video showing the 6ix God out with friends at a food joint surfaced online. He appears to be off-duty, wearing baggy pants and an oversized tee while smiling and laughing with those around him. Seconds into the clip, a young woman bravely taps Drake’s arm, seemingly requesting a photo with him while she waits in line. At the same time, a man approached the 36-year-old with a similar question but he shot them both down before walking out with his entourage.

Drake Doesn’t Have Time for Photos

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In the comments on @hip.hopfreestyle’s post, many have been debating the awkward moment. “Dude, he just tryna live. People want to live their life instead of taking pics all day,” one person defended Drake. “At the end of the day, you show support to your fans. They are the reason why you’re rich,” someone else suggested. Even if he skipped out on this photo op, fans who purchase tickets to one of his upcoming concerts will surely have the chance to capture endless snaps of Drizzy.

On his It’s All A Blur Tour, Drake will be bringing hits from albums like Certified Lover Boy, Honestly, Nevermind, and Her Loss to the stage for the first time. Of course, it’s highly likely the Canadian icon will revisit fan favourites from deeper in his discography too. Speaking of which, one of his older LPs, Scorpion, turned five at the end of June. Tap into one of the biggest hits from that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Ken Carson Fan Runs On Stage, Gets Tackled By Security

June 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

There are many rappers out there who have experienced fans trying to get a little too close while they’re performing. According to XXL, Ken Carson recently became the newest on that list when a fan ran on stage during a show. Carson does exactly what you’d expect him to, back away and let security handle it. That’s right about when a huge security guard comes on stage and tackled the man rugby style. The whole time he’s being carried off stage Carson continues performing without a hitch. You can watch the entire video below.

Ken Carson has kept pretty busy in recent years. The Opium rapper has only dropped one new single so far this year. His newest song “i need u” came out back in February. That followed his album “X” which dropped in 2022. The 20-track project received quite a bit of attention but also quite a bit of backlash. His style was compared unfavorably to that of his own label head Playboi Carti. Much like fellow Opium rapper Destroy Lonely many have labeled Carson as merely a Playboi Carti rip-off.

Ken Carson Security Tackles A Fan

Clutch on whoever look at me ! pic.twitter.com/7eATDQRox8

— Ken Carson ⨂ (@kencarsonteen) June 29, 2023

Ken Carson’s debut mixtape Project X dropped back in 2021. It followed a pair of EPs that included his breakout hit song “yale.” While Project X had no features in its tracklist it did end up with a hit song of its own. “Rock N Roll” is Ken Carson’s second biggest song to date. He’s also been a part of some meaningful collaborations in the past. In 2022 he teamed up with SoFaygo and the pair delivered yet another hit on the song “Hell Yeah.”

Carson made a memorable appearance on the Yeat album 2 Lyfe last year. He also shows up on “money & sex” the bonus track from Destroy Lonely’s new album this year. The song has become a hit on TikTok since it was first dropped. What do you think of Ken Carson’s security tackling a fan who tried to run on stage? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Plies Posts Strange Interaction With Flirty Fan

June 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Plies took to social media yesterday to share an odd interaction he recently had with a fan. He revealed that he was out for a meal when the interaction took place. In the clip, the fan appears to flirt with the rapper, telling him that he has “Scooby-Doo” teeth.” Plies awkwardly laughs and plays along, as the fan continues to dote on him.

“Y’all Wouldn’t Believe Half Of The Sh*t Be Going On In My Life,” he captioned the clip alongside laughing emojis. “Don’t Feel Sorry For Me Doe,” he adds, “I’m Just Out To Eat By Myself Then BOOM. This Happen! She Seem Like A Nice Lady Doe!!!” Plies’ fans then rushed to the comments section to share their thoughts on the clip.

Fan Flirts With Plies

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Last week, Plies hopped on social media again to weigh in on the missing Titan submersible. “Dear America,” he began a Tweet, “After Y’all Get Done Looking For The Submarine. Can Y’all Spend The Same Money & Time Looking For Some Of These Missing Kids Around America. That Would Be Great!! Thanks In Advance,” he wrote. Fans in his comments section were in agreement with the rapper, believing that more resources should be dedicated to missing children. Sadly, the submersible has since been said to have imploded and all passengers were declared dead.

Plies also shared his thoughts on Donald Trump’s arraignment in April. Trump pleaded not guilty to falsifying business records. The charges surrounded him allegedly paying Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal “hush money.” Plies shared a photo of Trump in court on social media, writing, “I Know The Feeling My Boy!!!” He later complained that the former president won’t have a mugshot taken taken for his arrest. “Is There Anybody U Know Ever Been Charged With 34 Felonies & The System Said: “When U Turn Yourself In We Good On The Mugshot U Ain’t Gotta Take It”???” he asked on Twitter.

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