Tems is an artist who has been developing into a star over the last few years. Overall, she has an incredible voice and has been able to deliver strong tracks and albums that showcase the full extent of her talents. Moreover, she has been sampled on some huge hit records in the hip-hop world. Most infamously, her vocals were found on the song “WAIT FOR U” which is a collaboration between the likes of Drake and Future.
In a new interview on the Korty EO YouTube channel, Tems opened up about some of the challenges she has faced as a woman in the industry. For instance, she noted that some men become distracted by her in the studio. Overall, she finds this gets in the way of her achieving her goal of making great music. As a result, she has decided to only wear baggy clothes when recording songs. “I want you to not be seduced by me,” she explained.
Over on The Shade Room, many commenters noted just how awful it is that Tems feels as though she has to do this. At the end of the day, the men in the room should be held accountable to keep things professional. It’s just yet another example of how difficult it can be to be a woman working in the industry. “I hate that women have to deal with this,” one person wrote. “I’ve been in enough music studios to know exactly why she says she did this… and I don’t blame her. And that’s sad,” said another.
Let us know what you think of this admission from Tems, in the comments section below. How did you feel about Tems and her latest project Born In The Wild? Is Tems one of your favorite singers working in the industry today? 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.
Boosie BadAzz couldn’t believe what he was seeing after catching the pictures from Lil Uzi Vert’s newest campaign for Marc Jacobs. When the fashion company shared the rapper posing in their clothes on Instagram, Boosie popped up in the comments section of a repost from The Shade Room. “OMG WTF,” Boosie wrote under the post, as caught by XXL.
He was far from the only person with a negative reaction to the campaign. Other fans voiced their displeasure in the comments section as well. “I will NEVER purchase your products again!!!!” one particularly angry user wrote. “Who do you think your target market is!! How offensive to women!!!! To use a gay man to promote women products!!!! So sick of it!!!!” Another commented: “Gonna have to delete all his music now.”
Boosie BadAzz Appears Shocked During Hawks-76ers Game
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 10: Rapper Boosie Badazz reacts at the conclusion of the Atlanta Hawks 139-132 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime at State Farm Arena on January 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Other fans came to Uzi’s defense. “Y’all he’s worth an astounding 25 million… I don’t think he cares what you think about him,” one wrote. Another added: “F*ck the haters. This is a dope ass shoot. Good Uzi [fire emojis]. Let me hold that down. Haha pass it ovaa hea.” In the photos, Uzi shows off a limited-edition 40th Anniversary Tote Bag from the brand. The piece is available now on the company’s website as well as in select stores. Check out the post on Instagram below.
In other news, Uzi recently made headlines as their verse for an unreleased version of Kanye West’s “Fade” surfaced online, last month. The track was included on the album The Life of Pablo in 2016 but without Uzi’s contribution. Be on the lookout for further updates on Boosie BadAzz on HotNewHipHop.
This year’s Met Gala saw the likes of Cardi B flaunting a massive black dress that took nine people to carry. We also witnessed Usher don a huge black cape and sequin suit and Lizzo wearing a dress that made her look like a tree. One of the official livestream hosts was Gwendoline Christie, whose haircut seemed to simulate Cruella de Vil after electrocution. The utter flamboyancy of this annual May pop fashion event has the dual effect of dazzling onlookers and overshadowing its long and complex history.
For one, this always-anticipated Manhattan affair has an impact beyond showcasing wild looks and entertaining the masses: it is a philanthropic event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. This institute plays a vital role in fashion history and archiving—it has preserved more than 33,000 pieces of dress and accessories from the 1400s to the present day. Ok, so the Met Gala is an entertaining fundraiser for a fashion museum, but how did all of this come about in the first place? It turns out there are a handful of behind-the-scenes actors who helped make the spectacle we see today a reality.
Irene Lewisohn & The Museum Of Costume Art
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Cardi B attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
It might sound strange at first, but the Met Gala might not exist today if it wasn’t for the achievements of a Victorian-era German-Jewish immigrant to New York. When Leonard Lewisohn, president of the United Metals Selling Company in the late 19th century, died in 1902, he had amassed an estate worth nearly half a billion dollars in today’s money. His daughter Irene was just 15 years old at the time of his passing, but she would directly inherit a sizeable portion of his fortune.
This provided the means for her and her sister, Alice, to focus on producing drama and dance performances throughout their 20s and eventually found the Neighborhood Playhouse. It later became a full-fledged school of theatre that still operates today. As a result of producing plays and operating the school, Irene gained a vast knowledge of costume design, theater production, and other related topics during these years. Wanting to make this knowledge accessible to the public, she decided to establish the Museum of Costume Art with her colleague Aline Bernstein in 1937 as a home for an extensive library.
Dorothy Shaver & The Costume Institute
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Kim Kardashian attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Then-president of Lord & Taylor—and legendary American fashion industry leader—Dorothy Shaver had begun to take notice of Lewisohn and Beinstein’s efforts after the Museum was opened. And, when Irene passed away in 1944, Shaver put into motion a plan she’d been mulling over. Shaver had the idea of making the Museum part of the larger Metropolitan Museum of Art, as she believed this move could only nourish and reinforce the American fashion industry. Using her deep connections within the world of clothing manufacturing, Shaver successfully convinced a range of garment producers to help her finance the transaction. The purchase and move were finalized in 1946, and the Museum of Costume Art officially became The Costume Institute.
Eleanor Lambert & The Met Gala
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: Tyla attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Eleanor Lambert, an aspiring sculptor turned fashion publicist, was instrumental in the birth of the Met Gala. After working as an advertiser for art galleries and artists in Manhattan during the Roaring Twenties, Lambert went on to have a hand in founding the Museum of Modern Art and also represented Jackson Pollack for a time. Lambert would begin planning the inaugural Met Gala in 1946 after the death of Irene Lewisohn and Dorothy Shaver’s facilitation of The Costume Institute’s merger with the Met.
As a prominent fashion publicist, Lambert was, of course, aware of the Insitute. But it was when the Institute’s administrators who were seeking help to fundraise for its expenses that a connection was first made. Lambert devised a “Party of the Year” event in November 1948 (not May!) as a way to solicit donations. This party would initially take the form of a midnight dinner. Interestingly, this initial version of the Met Gala didn’t happen at the Met! It would shift venues annually, moving from Rockefeller Center’s Rainbow Room to Central Park, then to the Waldorf Astoria, and so on.
For its first decade, it was only covered by one publication: Women’s Wear Daily. It initially cost $50 for a ticket (about $650 in 2024) and wasn’t an invite-only event. It would continue this way for quite some time, billed essentially as a fashion industry get-together. That is, until Diana Vreeland, Vogue’s editor-in-chief during much of the ’60s, would come to transform the event in the early ’70s.
Diana Vreeland & The Birth Of The Modern Met Gala
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 06: (L-R) Doja Cat and Guram Gvasalia attend The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Marleen Moise/Getty Images)
A notorious eccentric with extravagant tastes, Vogue fired Vreeland from her leading position in 1971. She would then enter the world of the Met as a consultant. Vreeland took the opportunity to apply her unbridled creativity to both The Costume Institute’s exhibitions and its annual fundraising event. She would go on to radically upscale the event into a flamboyant, eye-catching extravaganza. What we see when we watch videos or look at photos from the Met Gala today is largely indebted to Vreeland’s craftsmanship.
Vreeland curated many elaborate exhibitions for The Costume Institue during her time at the Met, but it was “The World of Balenciaga”—the exhibit she masterminded in 1973—that would prove to rocket Lambert’s original “Party of the Year” into the who’s-who of fundraisers. The 1973 exhibit and the party both took place at The Met and featured specially designed decorations and a very posh multi-course meal for guests. Vreeland would continue to grow and magnify the Gala over the years by calling on her influential connections. She had the likes of Jackie Kenndy Onassis, ex-Supremes frontwoman Diana Ross, and men’s fashion icon Ralph Lauren play a part in the event to help it become the world-renowned celebration we witness each year. [via][via][via][via]
It’s no secret that there’s a lot going on in the world of Ice Spice at the moment. The Bronx-born baddie is currently in the process of readying her upcoming debut album, for one, Y2K. The project doesn’t have an official release date yet, though she did give her supporters a taste of what’s to come with a new track last week. The Sean Paul-sampling single, “Gimmie A Light,” arrived alongside a fun smoke-themed music video, and left listeners impressed.
While it remains unclear exactly when fans will get to hear the entirety of Y2K, Ice Spice is keeping her followers entertained in the meantime with various social media updates and interviews. In a recent conversation with Zane Lowe for Apple Music’s New Music Daily, for example, she revealed what inspired the album. According to the rapper, her mother’s aesthetic growing up was the perfect blueprint. “I’d see her really embody the Y2K aesthetic in its truest form,” she explained. “It’s duck nails, it’s a tramp stamp. It’s brown lip liner no matter where you go.”
Now, the 24-year-old MC has unveiled a couple of flirty new photos, embracing her own version of the Y2K aesthetic in a curve-hugging leopard print jumpsuit. She paired the fun fit with a simple pair of black pumps and rocked her signature curly hairdo. “Bad btch came straight outta fordham,” she captioned the photos, adding a star emoji. Of course, her comments section has been flooded with countless thirsty fans, as well as plenty of demands for even more new music.
What do you think of Ice Spice’s new photos? Are you looking forward to hearing her upcoming album, Y2K? How do you like her new song, “Gimmie A Light”? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
It’s no secret that Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori have some unexpected go-tos when it comes to dinner dates, and this week’s was no exception. On Monday night, the high-profile pair were spotted grabbing a bite to eat at a local Denny’s. In a clip captured by an onlooker, they’re seen strutting into the establishment, Ye rocking a white hoodie to avoid drawing attention. Censori, on the other hand, sported one of her iconic nude bodysuits, her hair slicked back into a bun.
Witnesses also caught a glimpse of what appeared to be the Chicago MC’s Tesla Cybertruck in the parking lot. Reportedly, the couple had a lively conversation while they enjoyed their meal. Unfortunately, a mixed-up order may have also prompted an argument with their server.
Denny’s may seem like an odd choice for a millionaire like Kanye West. This is far from the first time fans have seen him kicking it with the commoners, however. In recent months, he and Censori have also frequented The Cheesecake Factory, turning heads with their luxury looks. It remains unclear exactly what the two talked about at the diner, though Ye’s certainly got a lot on his plate these days. There’s reportedly a mass exodus occurring at Yeezy, with his Chief of Staff Milo Yiannopoulos’ letter of resignation surfacing earlier this week.
It also looks like the rapper’s previously announced Yeezy Porn venture has come to a screeching halt, as all promotion for it was pulled down this month. Regardless, Censori’s family has concerns that she’ll be dragged into it somehow, sources told Daily Mail recently. What do you think of Kanye West and Bianca Censori stopping by Denny’s for a dinner date this week? What about them reportedly getting into an argument with their server? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Earlier this week, Cardi B turned heads at the 2024 Met Gala in a massive jaw-dropping black gown. Unfortunately, however, she forgot who designed it when asked on the carpet. During a chat with Emma Chamberlain, Cardi hyped up the incredible dress, describing the designer as “Asian and everything.” The mind behind the dress was Chinese designer Sensen Lii of Windowsen, though the name escaped the femcee at the time.
As expected, the forgotten name got Cardi quite a bit of backlash online, including from Vogue‘s former managing director Gilbert Cheah. Some social media users even accused her of being racist by chalking the designer up to his ethnicity. In a new clip, Cardi B addressed the situation, coming to her own defense. According to her, she had a lot on her mind as she made her way down the carpet alongside her seven dress holders, and simply forgot how to pronounce Lii’s name.
Cardi B Says She Had A Lot On Her Mind At The Met Gala
Moreover, Cardi claims to have described Lii as “Asian” because she wasn’t sure of his nationality and didn’t want to get it wrong. She says that her intention wasn’t to offend anybody, but the outrage over the moment has since taken away from all of the work her team put into the look. Lii has yet to address the debacle. In her response, Cardi was also sure to throw a jab at Cheah for calling her out, emphasizing the fact that he no longer works for Vogue.
What do you think of Cardi B’s Sensen Lii Met Gala gown? What about her explanation for how she described the designer on the carpet? Do you think she deserves the backlash she’s received for the moment online, or are social media users just overreacting? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Doja Cat is constantly being invited to the Met Gala and for good reason. Overall, she is a massive star who fans want to see. Furthermore, she is someone who always tends to come through with something provocative on the red carpet. One can just harken back to the time that she dressed up as Karl Lagerfeld’s cat. That said, the Met Gala was on Monday, and fans were curious as to what kind of outfit Doja would come through with. Although, this year’s Met Gala was certainly overshadowed by current events, such as Israel-Palestine and Drake–Kendrick Lamar.
Regardless, there were quite a few big-name celebrities at the event this year, and Doja was one of them. Prior to the Met Gala, she was seen with her boyfriend around New York, wearing some interesting outfits. That uniqueness was certainly delivered at the Met Gala, as shown down below. Instead of wearing some sort of dress or wild gown like the rest of the celebrities, Doja went in a much different direction. As you can see, she was wearing what appeared to be some sort of wet t-shirt dress.
The theme this year was “Garden of Time” and Doja says her flower of choice was cotton as that is the most used flower. Overall, fans were rocking with her explanation, and found the concept dope. “She ate wit that response that’s dope and creative,” one commenter on The Neighborhood Talk wrote. “she’s the lady gaga of this generation and i love it,” said another. Needless to say, this was a huge win for the artist and we’re sure she will be invited back next year.
Let us know what you think of this Met Gala outfit, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this outfit was in poor taste? What did you think of the outfits from the Met Gala this year? Was it a bit disappointing compared to previous years? 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.
Doja Cat is certainly no stranger to turning heads, and her latest look is no exception. Yesterday, the “Paint The Town Red” performer hopped online to share some photos of herself rocking a sheer, saran wrap-inspired fit. It consisted of a bandeau, a mini skirt, and even a matching pair of heels.
Doja was accompanied by Vetements Creative Director Guram Gvasalia, who shared some similar shots on his own page. Based on their posts, they look to have done some shoe shopping, stopped for a lunch date at McDonalds, and more. Gvasalia wore a simple white T-shirt with an oversized jacket and pants.
Unsurprisingly, the look has garnered even more comparisons to Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori. The Australian model frequently flaunts her figure in sheer outfits. Earlier this week, Doja stepped out in a pair of sheer white tights and a bralette, which looked like they came straight out of the closet of Ye’s other half. “It’s giving Ye and his wife,” one Instagram user says of her saran wrap outfit. “They wanna be Kanye and Bianca so bad,” another jokes. Overall, commenters are here for Doja’s sheer era, which has earned her far less backlash than some of her other recent fashion choices.
Earlier this month, for instance, she shared some mirror selfies in a floor-length fur coat, which sparked a debate among her followers. The post even captured the attention of PETA, who urged her to “stop painting the town blood red in tormented animals’ skins.” Other critics weren’t feeling her curly-toed shoes and thought they gave Rumpelstiltskin. What do you think of Doja Cat’s saran wrap-inspired look? Are you a fan of her latest bold fashion statements or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Doja Cat is no stranger to attention grabbing looks and that was once again the case with a recent outfit that tributed designer Brett Alan Nelson. She stepped onto the red carpet for a recent fashion event in an eye-catching fur coat with an overstuffed suitcase accessory. She paired it with some see-through underwear and glasses with a thick black rim. The popstar once again went with a short hair look, which is always controversial among her fans. Unsurprisingly, initial reactions to the look were mixed.
In the comments of a post sharing some pics of the fit from the red carpet fans shared their impressions of the unconventional look. Some were pretty positive. with Doja’s die-hards seeming to love the look. “Giving the mean lady from Annie and I love it” one comment reads. “Fashion is fearless and out of the box. This is different and I like it” another agrees. But others are much less skeptical with numerous gifs expressing distaste for the fit filling the comments. “She wants be like Il kim so bad but her looks are not iconic” one particularly cutting comment reads. Check out the full variety of reactions from fans below.
Earlier this month, Doja Cat headlined Coachella for the very first time. She delivered high-energy performances on back-to-back weekends with guest stars like A$AP Rocky, 21 Savage, and Teezo Touchdown. It immediately followed the release of the deluxe version of her album Scarlet from last year. The newly released tracks included features from both Rocky and Teezo which they delivered during the closing set of Weekend 1.
Last week , Doja took to Twitter with a warning for her fans. She told them to stop bringing children to her concerts because she doesn’t make music for kids. What do you think of Doja Cat’s red carpet tribute to Brett Alan Nelson? Do you prefer her looks with short hair or one of the longer wigs she frequently sports? Let us know in the comment section below.
When an outfit of Bianca Censori’s goes viral, it’s typically because of how little of her curvaceous body it leaves to the imagination. She has many critics, but they’ve at least been happy to see the Australian architect dressing noticeably more modestly when around her step-children. She and Ye have been enjoying the warmer spring weather lately, even taking a trip to Disneyland in California earlier this week, where Censori seemed to take notes from The Fifth Element costumes.
The black-haired beauty covered her hourglass shape in an unusual beige wrap mini dress. It looks like something a hospital patient might wear, or the garment could also compare to a designer potato sack. Still, Censori moved with confidence through the park with her husband by her side. For his part, West donned an all-white ensemble, and while he kept his feet warm, clean, and comfortable in a pair of shoes, all that his other half wore from beneath her thighs was bandages wrapped around her ankles and soles. Unsurprisingly, social media users have a lot to say about this.
“Smh, this man about to have her feet tougher than Fred Flinstone’s,” one Instagram account wrote under a post from @hollywoodunlocked. “I know she’s not comfortable around all them kids like that,” someone else speculated. “Raw footing around Disney dressed like Leelo from the movie ‘The Fifth Element’ is [wild]!” another person chimed in.
Social Media Recats to Bianca Censori’s Shoeless Outfit
Apart from taking their anger out on Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s fashion choices, some people are seriously concerned for the young woman. “Was she just released from a hospital with bandages? Is she a gymnast who tapes her feet?! Why is he doing this to her?” an IG user pondered, speculating that Ye’s wife has little say in her own wardrobe. Keep scrolling to read more reactions, and tell us your thoughts on the controversial couple in the comments.
