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Pras Roasted For Being An FBI Informant

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Pras is getting a lot of flack and jokes online after he admitted that he was an FBI informant. Moreover, the revelation relates to his criminal conspiracy case, where he stood accused of witness tampering and failing to register as an agent of China, as well. According to Rolling Stone, the Fugees MC testified in his own federal trial. During that, he admitted to several meetings with FBI agents about China potentially extraditing a dissident. “Pras is testifying in his own defense,” reported Dan Friedman relayed on Twitter. “Told the judge: “After consulting with my attorneys and the universe, I decided that I will testify.”

Furthermore, this case also saw another famous person testify, but this time against Pras, and it was none other than Leonardo DiCaprio. While he’s not involved in this case at all, he detailed his relationships with Pras and with Malaysian businessman Jho Low. For those unaware, he’s the person that the rapper allegedly conspired with to embezzle money from the Malaysian government and to secretly fund Barack Obama’s 2012 presidential campaign. What’s more is that the “Zealots” artist was apparently the middle man for many of these operations.

Pras Admits To Being An FBI Informant

Specifically, the court accused him of helping Low put pressure on White House and justice officials that tracked his fraud scheme. In addition, Pras allegedly helped advocate for the Chinese government “securing the return” of a dissident living in the U.S. that developed a relationship with former Trump advisor Steve Bannon. While denying his role as an agent of China, he clarified his involvement. “I took it upon myself to report because I thought the FBI should know,” he expressed during his testimony.

After this admission circled online, with the added fact that he reportedly accepted $100 million to engage in these activities, fans reacted with shock and ridicule on social media. Pras faces 22 years in prison if convicted, and the jury deliberated the case starting Monday (April 24). Before the trial, he spoke to Rolling Stone and maintained his innocence. “What benefit would I get trying to break laws?” he told the publication. “It’s not worth it to me. I’m like a pariah now. I’ve got friends who won’t talk to me because they think there’s a satellite in orbit listening to them.” Check out reactions to Pras, the FBI informant, down below and return to HNHH for the latest on the Fugees member.

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Drake’s Lollapalooza Argentina Set Cut Short, Fans Upset

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The 6 God might be going on a massive tour soon, but if his latest sets are anything to go by, fans might be disappointed. Drake caught a lot of heat on social media for cutting his Lollapalooza Argentina set short and falling prey to a few other logistical issues. Fans claim that his performance was only about 40 minutes long, which differs from the typical hour and a half that a headliner would enjoy. Not only that, but the Canadian star allegedly barred his performance from being live-streamed just minutes before he arrived late to his show.

Moreover, this news is all the more concerning for Drake fans in the States, because it potentially indicates how his upcoming U.S. shows with 21 Savage will be. People are already outraged at the insanely inflated ticket prices for these shows. In fact, they added additional dates to accommodate demand, bringing the date count from 29 to 43. Still, it hasn’t made $1,000+ tickets any easier to swallow. However, despite all the outrage and disappointment with Drizzy’s Lolla Argentina performance, many of these factors aren’t necessarily his fault.

Drake Cuts Lollapalooza Argentina Short

Translation: “Drake’s show should’ve lasted an hour and 30 minutes in Lollapalooza Argentina, but the artist unexpectedly ended it early. In total, he played for less than an hour.”

Given the sheer size and scope of the festival, it’s natural that maybe there were some behind the scenes issues that we don’t know about that Drake had to handle in the moment. What’s curious is that it looks like event organizers were also blindsided by Drake’s decision to not allow a set livestream. Furthermore, they replaced footage of his performance on their stream with a message for fans. “Drake decided, minutes before going on stage, to not permit the live transmission of his show, despite the formal agreement reached earlier,” the message read. “We regret the artist’s decision.”

Meanwhile, Drake also performed at Lollapalooza Chile this weekend, which seems to have gone by without much of a hiccup. At least on Twitter, though, people are also complaining about a short set time. However, many people appreciated the set list itself, with many hits across his catalog, but that seems like a given for Drake. One can only wonder as to why he dismissed his sets this time around. Hopefully he’ll give a longer set at Lollapalooza Brasil next weekend. Check out reactions to his Lollapalooza Argentina set below and return to HNHH for the latest on Drake.

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“Drake leaving Argentina without allowing his show to stream on TV and having sung half an hour less at Lollapalooza”

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Michael B. Jordan Reminds Overzealous Fan To “Breathe” During Chaotic Event Meeting

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Being famous certainly isn’t easy – Michael B. Jordan has been reminded of that consistently throughout the Creed III press tour. Prior to his directorial debut’s theatre release on Friday (March 3), the California-born actor was spending plenty of time in interviews and on the red carpet posing for photos. Additionally, his NSFW Calvin Klein photoshoot surfaced online last week, drawing even more attention his way as his body was on full display in the brand’s underwear.

The most recent MBJ moment to cause a stir online was shared by @theshaderoom on Instagram earlier this weekend. In a clip, the 36-year-old addresses an obviously overzealous fan begging him to take a selfie, remaining as calm as possible under what was clearly a tense situation. Thankfully, security was there to place themselves between Jordan and the eager follower, giving him a barrier to allow communication.

Michael’s Fan Frenzy

“Talk to me. I’m a person. I’m a person,” the Black Panther star tells them. “Can I take a selfie with you? Can I take a selfie with you?” the obviously enthused fan asks Jordan. “I got you. I’m gonna take a selfie with you,” he then promises, noting that he’s “not going nowhere” so there’s really no need to get so worked up. As they continue to struggle to find their composure, he urges them “Breathe, breathe.”

At this point, the fan hits the entertainer with another inquiry about taking a photo together. “I said yes!” he responds, agitation becoming evident in his tone. “I’m gonna take a selfie with you. I’m gonna sign the photos. Just calm down.” It remains unclear exactly what happens after the cameras stopped recording, and Jordan has yet to address the moment himself on social media. In the comments, many are pointing out that he’s been consistently stressed out with similar situations over the past few weeks.

Creed III‘s Chaotic Press Tour

Jonathan Majors and Michael B. Jordan attend the Los Angeles Premiere of “CREED III” at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 27, 2023, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage)

Elsewhere on the Creed III press tour, Jordan was speaking with Lore’l of The Morning Hustle when he called her out for previously dubbing him “corny” on air. As it turns out, her cohost was actually the one to give the Marvel star the label. In the time since, many other entertainers have spoken on the situation, including Joe Budden, who didn’t have many kind words to say about his fellow celebrity.

In lighter news, MBJ and his costar, Jonathan Majors, went viral on Twitter after they were caught checking out an interviewer’s behind. Social media users have been expressing envy that it wasn’t them breaking the heartthrobs’ necks while getting plenty of laughs out of the hilarious moment. Read all about it here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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DJ Khaled Trends On Twitter After Viral Tweet Calling Him Fat

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Twitter’s never the place for consistently positive discourse, but negativity can become comical when it seems so confusing. That’s what’s happening right now on Twitter, as DJ Khaled is trending for a viral tweet calling him fat. Of course, it can be hard to trace original posts on the Internet, but people seem to be focusing on one tweet in particular. “Drake is retiring, Migos broken, DJ Khaled is fat, Rap game is in shambles rn,” the tweet read. Also, its author included a screenshot of Cillian Murphy holding a gun to his head in the show Peaky Blinders, which is a popular reaction meme right now.

Furthermore, a lot of people are amused at Khaled’s inclusion because, frankly, it’s not necessarily news at this point. While a lot of people took the opportunity to shame DJ Khaled, others recognized how ridiculous the comment is. “Why u gotta pack on dj Khaled like that,” one tweeter expressed. Another wrote, “Dj Khaled part outta pocket.” Still, for all the jokes and confused comments that Twitter could make, the industry titan will likely remain unfazed.

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 11: DJ Khaled attends the 2023 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at Biltmore Hotel on February 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)

After all, he recently announced a massive partnership between We The Best Music and Def Jam. “I’m bringing my talents, and We The Best, and DJ Khaled to Def Jam Records,” he said during a press conference. “So it’s We The Best, Def Jam, and Cavalry dropping this music group, which I’m very excited [about]. Not only that, but shoutout to Sir Lucian Grainge for, you know, also giving me a major role in the Universal Music Group as a Global Creative- what do you call it? Consultant, yeah, you know what I’m saying? A Global Creative Consultant. I love that I’m going to be able to do that besides putting out my albums.”

“We’re going to be signing artists and we’re actually looking for some new A&Rs to add to the team,” he continued. “We’re going to be doing a lot of big things at We The Best and Def Jam. What I like also about this whole creative consultant thing is that I’m going to be able to touch the whole Universal Music Group. Not just in music, but in marketing, film, TV, just anything dealing with creating.” Check out reactions to his trending status down below and come back to HNHH for the latest on DJ Khaled.

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YG Offers To Have Dinner With Fans For $1,000 Before Concerts

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YG is offering to have dinner with fans before his upcoming concerts in Santa Ana, California, in exchange for $1,000. The dinner is described as including a five-star, three-course meal as well as an opportunity to take a photo with the rapper. Additionally, there will be an open bar and gentleman’s club waitresses.

“I said I would never come back to the observatory but here I am,” YG captioned a flyer for the concert on Instagram. “BDAY VIBES LIVE CONCERT put that shitt on & come Fuck with me. UPSCALE EVENT!” YG will be turning 33 years old on March 9. Ty Dolla Sign commented flame emojis on the post.

YG’s Concert

Fans online had mostly positive responses to the offer from YG. “I’m trippin if I pay a rack to have dinner with yg [two face with hand over mouth emoijs],” tweeted one person. Another joked, “[I’m] fashoo trynna see YG in march [weary face emoji] LMFAOO but the dinner date for 1,000 he better lemme eat his ass or sum [rolling eyes, two weary face emojis].” One more fan tweeted: “If I was a huge YG fan, I wouldn’t trip over that at all. It’s a gaudy purchase, but that’s a pretty cool experience for a thousand bucks.” The concerts are scheduled for March 10 and 12 at the Observatory in Santa Ana.

For the same price, Chris Brown was reportedly charging fans for a meet and greet with him in 2022. It was during his One of Them Ones Tour with Lil Baby. Brown defended the controversial price at the time on Instagram. “PSA!!! When artists (everyone) do concerts, they all have something called a VIP package. I haven’t done meet and greets in over 7 years…” Brown wrote. “I have the coolest fans on the planet…I appreciate the fuck outta them. These are memories that will last with them forever. Unlike most of these lame-ass artists that won’t make eye contact with the people who made it possible to even have a career. I only exist because these fans saw something in me I never thought was possible… So Ima go all out for my fans!!!”

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Madonna’s Grammys Appearance Confuses Fan On Social Media

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Madonna’s appearance at the 2023 Grammy Awards on Sunday night left many fans online confused. Madonna was present at the ceremony to introduce Kim Petras and Sam Smith. However, many fans on Twitter took note of her face looking different than usual.

“This legit looks like a Madonna impersonator with pics of rhe [sic] real Madonna in the background. She really f–ked up her face,” one person wrote. Another further said, quite cruelly: “Madonna looks good for her age … if her age is 2,700 year old vampire who eats babies and small animals alive.”

Madonna at the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Crypto.com Arena on February 5, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images)

As for her introduction of Smith and Petras, Madonna remarked: “Here’s what I’ve learned after four decades in music. If they call you shocking, scandalous, troublesome, problematic, provocative or dangerous, you’re definitely onto something.” Later in the night, Petras became the first openly transgender woman to win a Grammy award. Her collaboration with Sam Smith, “Unholy,” notched them the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. During her acceptance speech, Petras took the time to thank Madonna for fighting for LGBTQ rights. She also gave a shoutout to the late musician Sophie.

“I just thank all the incredible transgender legends before me, who kicked these doors open for me so I could be here tonight: Sophie, especially, my friend who passed away two years ago, who told me this would happen and always believed in me. Thank you so much for your inspiration, Sophie. I adore you and your inspiration will forever be in my music. Madonna, for fighting for LGBTQ rights, so much. I don’t think I could be here without Madonna,” Petras said on stage.

Madonna’s appearance at the 2023 Grammy Awards comes ahead of her 35-city tour, later this year. She first announced The Celebration Tour with a video featuring Lil Wayne, Eric Andre, and more in January. “I am excited to explore as many songs as possible in hopes to give my fans the show they have been waiting for,” Madonna said in a statement.

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Lil Wayne Tour Sold Out In Minutes, Fans React

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Hype for Lil Wayne’s Welcome To Tha Carter tour built up quickly after its Tuesday announcement, and tickets sold out even quicker. As such, many fans took to social media to share their experiences trying to get tickets, but mostly to vent about the struggle. It’s not surprising, either, given Weezy’s legend status and his recent high-profile acknowledgements in the game. Furthermore, he’s one of the most enduring, continuously prolific, and influential MCs still spitting today. In fact, he appeals to so many that some fans jokingly (or not) took aim at the younger generation.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: Lil Wayne performs at the Amazon Music Live Concert Series on November 17, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Amazon Music)

“IF YOU WERE BORN IN A YEAR THAT STARTS WITH A 2 GIVE ME YOUR GODDAMN LIL WAYNE TICKET THIS TOUR WAS NOT MEANT FOR YOU,” one Twitter user practically screamed in a post. Moreover, according to fan testimonies, tickets sold out for shows in anywhere from five to ten minutes. Although this and tours like Beyoncé’s shows will astound, one can’t help but lament how many fans these legends have. Fortunately, most of the conversation online saw people share frustration and not flaunt their seats unless they were selling them.

Another fan tweeted, “Really waited through a 10 minute queue for Lil Wayne tour to be sold out.” However, some fans pointed out that the venues themselves weren’t massive. A tweeter inquired, “Yeah why are the venues for Lil Wayne’s tour so small?” “Maybe I’m showing my age, but surely he can still pack out an arena? No?” Whereas some fans believe he deserved larger stages, other called out that he’s not stopping by his native New Orleans. “Beyoncé has a show in New Orleans for her tour but not Lil Wayne,” one fan pointed out.

Meanwhile, Tunechi’s always been a legend, but it feels like he built up much praise ahead of this tour. For example, the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective recently honored him with the Global Impact Award. Alongside Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, and Sylvia Rhone, the Grammys recognized his indelible contributions. “I want you all to know that I don’t get honored,” he said during his acceptance speech. “Where I’m from, New Orleans, you’re not supposed to do this.” Still, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on Lil Wayne, his legacy, and whether his tour expands given demand. Also, check out some more reactions to the tour selling out lightning-fast down below.

Yung Miami & Missy Elliott Look Incredibly Alike, According To Fans

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When talking about someone looking like a celebrity, it’s usually an everyday person who happens to resemble X, Y, Z famous person. However, even within the celebrity world, similarities between rappers, in this case, can blow people’s minds. Moreover, many online believe that Yung Miami and Missy Elliott look just like each other. While everyone praised the two regardless, it caused some significant discussion online. For example, many believe that Diddy’s flame should be honored to be compared to Missy. Still, they’re such great artists and personalities that their similarities go beyond looks.

Still, debate raged on in the comments section of some fans’ posts. “Wow never noticed they resemble each other,” one user commented. On the flip side, many made sure to not disrespect either rapper when disagreeing. “Ummm y’all blind real bad I dont see that both beautiful women thou and missy looks amazing,” another commented. “Did y’all stretch before that jog??” one user asked hilariously. “Beautiful woman.. but no.” Still, some people took more of a middle-ground stance on the question. “Resemble…yes. Twins is a stretch,” a fan chimed in. On the other hand, some people were vehemently against the idea. “They literally don’t look shit alike!” a commenter exclaimed. Moreover, another added, “Y’all just woke up this morning and just lied… unprovoked too.”

Regardless of their physical similarities or lack thereof, both have much to celebrate. Furthermore, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recently nominated Missy Elliott to join its ranks in 2023. Also, nominations included A Tribe Called Quest, Rage Against The Machine, Kate Bush, and many more. However, this isn’t the first time these two rappers made a headline together. During an episode of her podcast Caresha Please, the City Girl asked fellow Floridian rapper Trina if she dated Missy Elliott.

Moreover, rumors spread that the two were together at some point. However, Trina didn’t answer her question, so it returned to the rumor mill for now. Still, do you think that Yung Miami and Missy Elliott look alike? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments and come back to HNHH for the latest hip-hop social media debates.

Doja Cat’s Paris Fashion Week Style Choices Continue To Entertain Fans

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The queen of this season’s Paris Fashion Week? Doja Cat, no question about it! In the past, recording artists like Coi Leray and Cardi B had the privilege of sitting in the front row. This time, though, the Planet Her singer is having her moment in the spotlight.

In her usual fashion, the 27-year-old kicked things off with a dramatic flair at the Schiaparelli couture show. For that, she donned over 30,000 Swarovski crystals all over her body and sat beside Kylie Jenner. The reality star’s animalistic outfit also made headlines.

As Page Six notes, some social media users clowned Doja for not adding false eyelashes to her red ensemble. Ever the comedian, while attending the Viktor & Rolf show, she opted to stick fake eyelashes on her brows. They also appeared on her upper lip, and chin, mimicking facial hair.

That certainly earned a few laughs, but by Wednesday (January 25), the California native was ready to prove that she can still pull off glamorous looks too. For the Valentino Haute Couture runway, she stepped out in a long black trench coat. This was worn over a miniskirt and bra top in the same colour.

Rather than her usual bald head, Doja rocked a long black wig with straight across bangs. The outfit was far more toned down than others we’ve seen her in this week. However, her purse undeniably brings an element of drama to the otherwise neutral look.

Doja Cat attends the Valentino Haute Couture Spring Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 25, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images)

The Chris Habana-designed bag is reportedly worth $20,000 and was 3D-printed to match the exact measurements of the “Say So” singer’s own hand. It can be worn as a glove or carried as a purse, and is covered in approximately 1,000 Swarovski crystals. Additionally, you’ll find 3,000 pearls and hand-painted gold fingernails to mimic a manicure.

In the iconic accessory’s hand sits a $179 bottle of Patrón El Alto tequila.

Doja’s stylist and creative director, Brett Alan Nelson, spoke about the outfit in a press release. “I always love some sort of organic gag. Nothing that feels forced but seamless to who Doja is as a person and as an artist,” he explained.

“My girl loves a tequila cocktail, so taking the idea of this couture-level bottle of Patrón El Alto to Paris but making it an accessory that doesn’t leave her side… I reached out to Chris Habana. I told him I wanted something that felt like it was off the Paris runway for couture but I wanted it to have a bit of a surrealist vibe to it.”

Before she got everyone talking with her unique outfits at Paris Fashion Week, last year, Doja Cat kept all eyes on her with some out-of-the-box eyebrow looks.

Revisit our Instagram Gallery of her most creative designs here. Afterward, tell us which of the California-born singer’s recent styles is your favourite in the comments.

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