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Perkio Will Fight 6ix9ine If Lil Durk Pays For It

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If Lil Durk has a million fans, then Perkio is one of them. If Lil Durk has one fan, then Perkio is that one fan. If Lil Durk has no fans, that means Perkio is dead. The Lil Durk’s doppelganger has often taken his love of the rapper to the extreme. Previously, Perkio has said that if Lil Durk is single, he’s single too. It’s clear that Perkio is ready to stand in solidarity with Lil Durk, no matter the cost or occasion.

However, not everyone is a fan of Perkio. One of Perkio’s biggest detractors is 6ix9ine, who has been beefing with look-a-like since April 2022. This beef has consequently bled over into 6ix9ine’s beef with the actual Lil Durk. However, Perkio has seemingly moved away from being “Fake Lil Durk” in recent weeks, debuting a brand-new look in late April.

Perkio Steps Up After Fight Offer Goes Unmet

Perkio might have a new look, but he’s still got Lil Durk’s back. Recently, Lil Durk offered to fight 6ix9ine for a $50 million purse fronted entirely by Durk. However, 6ix9ine declined, stating that he was not interested in a public spectacle or Durk’s money. “Come to Miami let’s get a hotel room and just throw down 1 on 1,” 6ix9ine counter-offered. Despite the rise in novelty boxing matches between celebrities, neither Durk or 6ix9ine is yet to participate.

However, Perkio is here to pick up Durk’s discarded gloves. Taking to Instagram, Perkio voiced his willingness to fight in Durk’s place. “Love Durk so much I’ll beat 69 free if twin put up the cash,” Perkio wrote over a picture of him flashing his chains and giving the camera the finger. Perkio’s offer fills the conditions of 6ix9ine – a free fight away from the public eye. Despite Perkio’s gallantry, it remains to be seen if 6ix9ine has any interest in fighting the look-a-like when his beef is with the real deal Lil Durk. 6ix9ine has yet to respond to the fight offer. However, if he does, you’ll find all the details here on HotNewHipHop.

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Jake Paul Already Knows Who He Wants To Fight After Nate Diaz

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YouTuber and professional boxer has started to make a name for himself in the world of professional fighting. At first, his boxing career was considered something of a joke by industry experts. His first fights came against YouTubers and retired athletes making their boxing debut. Even UFC great Anderson Silva came with an asterisk. Namely because a) Silva was 48 when he fought Paul and b) had just five boxing matches to his name. But then Paul earned a split decision loss against Tommy Fury, an actual boxer. Maybe Paul could find success after all.

Well, “maybe” is the operative word there. Paul’s next fight is an August bout with former UFC fighter Nate Diaz, who is making his professional boxing debut. What makes this fight different, however, is that while Diaz may not be tied top a promotion right now, he is not a retired fighter like many of Paul’s other opponents. The thing is, Paul is already looking past Diaz and planning who he might take on next.

Jake Paul Wants To Fight Conor McGregor

BOCA RATON, FLORIDA – MARCH 26: Jake Paul poses with guests at the Boxing Bullies event host by himself and The Berman Law Group on March 26, 2023 in Boca Raton, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Berman Law Group)

Jake Paul has wanted to fight UFC legend Conor McGregor for a long time. As early as the second fight of his career, a win over retired NBA player Nate Robinson, Paul said he wanted to build up to face McGregor. He reiterated that during a conversation with ESPN at a presser for his fight with Diaz. “I see a road map where I knock out Nate and then go to Conor McGregor,” Paul said. “To do what Conor couldn’t do — knock out Nate — and then that’ll be the biggest fight in combat sports that could possibly be made.”

However, this lofty goal comes with a few caveats. Firstly, Paul will need to beat Diaz. That’s easier said than done as while Diaz is not a boxer, he is a tenacious and proud fighter. Without a win over Diaz, there’s little pedigree to attract McGregor. Secondly, McGregor still has two fights left on his current UFC contract. Those would likely have to be completed before McGregor was cleared for a fight with Paul. Thirdly, there’s the pecking order. Diaz has a better claim to a fight with McGregor given the mutual decision for a rubber match between the two in the Octagon. Furthermore, McGregor will reportedly fight UFC fan-favorite Michael Chandler in the second half of 2023. However, any fight cards will be found here on HotNewHipHop.

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Usher Performs At Lovers & Friends After Chris Brown Fight

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Usher performed at Lovers & Friends Music Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday night, following a reported fight with Chris Brown over Teyana Taylor. Before the performance, he posted several videos of himself on Instagram backstage at the venue, seeming to confirm that he was uninjured despite rumors to the contrary.

Early reports from TMZ stated Usher’s nose and face were banged up in the fight. The outlet also published a brief video of the altercation, in which Teyana Taylor could be seen in the background at Brown’s birthday party. Brown was reportedly unhappy about last year’s scrapped AMAs performance. Sources tell TMZ that the planning of that performance was partially handled by Taylor. Taylor also recently served as the creative director for Latto’s performance at Coachella.

Usher At Lovers & Friends

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 06: Usher performs on stage during the Lovers & Friends music festival at the Las Vegas. Festival Grounds on May 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

For his appearance at the second annual Lovers & Friends Festival, Usher joins many other top artists including Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Flo Rida, Nelly, Pitbull, Christin Aguilera, Lil Kim, Omarion, Bow Wow, JoJo, and more. While the event primarily celebrates hip-hop and R&B stars of the ’90s and 2000s, there are several more contemporary acts too such as Summer Walker, Jhené Aiko, Miguel, PartyNextDoor, and Bryson Tiller.

Usher’s appearance at the festival comes amid his highly-popular residency in Las Vegas. Kim Kardashian, Kimora Lee Simmons, Zendaya, and Tom Holland, among others, have all attended the shows in recent weeks. Usher discussed his love for performing with BET for an interview ahead of the residency, earlier this year. “That’s because of the time and passion I put into the art,” he said. “The art is the show, the music is the offering, right? Because everybody’s going to interpret what I’m saying maybe a different way because of their experience or what they feel. But the art of it and the time where I get a chance to give something to people that they’ll remember forever is in that moment. So that’s what I love about performing live for my fans.”

Usher Argues With Chris Brown

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New Video Emerges In Chris Brown And Usher Drama

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Earlier today, it was reported that Chris Brown allegedly attacked Usher outside a roller rink in Las Vegas. The pair were in the Nevada hotspot to celebrate Chris Brown’s 34th birthday. Aside from Usher, many of famous faces were in attendance at the event. However, things reportedly got nasty about Chris Brown allegedly disrespected Teyana Taylor.

According to the initial reports, Usher tried to defuse the situation inside the rink before Brown called him a “coward” and left the venue. When Usher followed Brown outside to continue the conversation, Brown and his entourage assaulted him. Usher was reportedly left with a bloody nose. The alleged beatdown reportedly took place behind a row of parked charter buses. However, many people were skeptical about the incident, especially given the lack of video footage. You’d expect a celebrity beatdown in a Vegas parking lot to be recorded by someone.

TMZ Shows Argument But Not Fight

Footage obtained by TMZ has shed some light on the situation. The 24-second video published by the outlet shows Brown and Usher exchanging words inside the rink before Usher skates away. Furthermore, sources told TMZ that the disrespect that lead to the argument was that Taylor was reportedly ignoring Brown as he tried to talk to her and he began yelling at her. After Usher intervened, Brown directed his anger at his friend instead. However, no footage of the fight itself has been available. Furthermore, TMZ reports that LVPD did not receive any calls resembling the details of the fight.

Usher and Brown are both set to perform later today at Usher’s Lovers & Friends Festival. There has been no update about the festival, with the latest post on social media simply announcing that the festival gates are open. Brown is meant to take the stage at 6:15pm MDT, with Usher set to follow him at 7:55pm. There is approximately 55 minutes between the end of Brown’s act and the start of Usher’s. This means there is plenty of time to clear the Friends Stage of any potential beef if needs be. Be sure to follow any updates on this developing story here at HotNewHipHop.

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Swae Lee Involved In Insane Brawl With Coachella Security, Son Taken To Safety: Footage

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Swae Lee had one hell of a weekend at Coachella but unfortunately, not everything was rosy. Footage emerged this morning of a nasty brawl happening as Swae and his crew attempted to enter the festival grounds. Right before the rapper hit the stage, security got physical with members of his team. Not to keep anyone behind, the rapper, along with his crew, intervened. Still, security knocked Swae back into the fences. Still, his team did an exceptional job keeping him safe.

Unfortunately, the brawl went down right in front of Swae Lee’s child. The footage shows a woman carrying a baby scroller, saying, “Get your hands off the f*ckin’ baby.” Though Swae and his crew got deeper into the festival grounds, the security evidently continued to press them further. By the end of it, Swae Lee and his brother Slim Jxmmi made their way to the stage. As expected, they delivered a high-energy performance as Rae Sremmurd. 

Swae Lee’s Management Speaks

In a statement to TMZ, Lee’s team explained that the security failed to recognize the talent on the grounds. They explained the festival security blocked Swae as Rae Sremmurd approached their set time. “As Swae Lee attempted to enter the festival with his newborn son and working crew, overzealous security guards confronted them,” the statement reads. “As 1/2 of Rae Sremmurd, he was due to perform on Coachella’s Outdoor Theatre stage at 5:55 PM. Security claimed not to recognize the talent and then aggressively initiated contact as they attempted to make their way to the stage.”

They added, “The security guards, which we presume are independent contractors, are seen clearly being the aggressors and then throwing gang signs at end of the video in a celebration.” Swae’s team praised his security detail for doing an incredible job protecting him and his child. Fortunately, it didn’t hinder Rae Sremmurd’s set where they performed several cuts from their latest project, Sremm 4 Life, which arrived just before Coachella and features singles like “Lean Gone Cold.” Check out the footage of the scrap above and let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Ryan Garcia Claims There Was A “Mole” In His Camp After Loss To Gervonta Davis

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Ryan Garcia says that there was a “mole” in his camp prior to his loss to Gervonta Davis on Saturday night. He made the claim on his Instagram Story, Sunday night without getting into specifics. Garcia was knocked out in the seventh round of the fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

“Actually sad I had a mole in my camp [rat emoji] like wtf that’s crazy but thank God it’s brought to light now,” Garcia wrote over a black screen on Instagram. When the statement was reposted by The Shade Room, fans expressed their doubts as to the validity of Garcia’s claim. “So the rat told tank to punch u in your ribs? I’m confused,” one wrote. Another added: “Whew making stuff up because he lost poor tink tink.”

Ryan Garcia Fights Gervonta Davis

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 22: Ryan Garcia in the black trunks exchanges punches with Gervonta Davis in the green and purple trunks during their catchweight bout at T-Mobile Arena on April 22, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Garcia went down after taking a liver shot from Davis and was unable to beat the count. It was the second time he hit the floor in the fight. “I couldn’t breathe,” Garcia said afterward. “I was going to get back up, but I just couldn’t get up. … He just caught me with a good shot – I don’t want to make no excuses in here – … and I just couldn’t recover. … He caught me with a good body shot, snuck under me and caught me good.”

Davis ended up celebrating the victory with a star-studded group that included Chief Keef, Polo G, Lil Reese, Flo-Rida, and more. They all went to Ghostbar on the roof of Palms Las Vegas together afterward, according to TMZ. With the win,
Davis improved to 29-0. “I am the face of boxing,” he said. The victory also solidified a bet of $1 million that Drake wagered on Davis. “It’s pretty cool to have people like that believe in me. It made me push even harder, so shoutout to Drake and the rest of the people that back me,” Davis said of the bet.

Ryan Garcia’s “Mole” Accusation

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Gervonta Davis Parties With Chief Keef, Polo G, & More After Win Over Ryan Garcia

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Gervonta Davis took down Ryan Garcia with a knockout in the seventh round of their fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. After doing so, he celebrated remaining undefeated alongside Chief Keef, Polo G, Lil Reese, Flo-Rida, and more, according to TMZ. The crew reportedly hit Ghostbar on the roof of Palms Las Vegas together. There, Davis kept a “low profile” while sipping on a drink and chatting with friends.

Davis’ fight with Ryan Garcia was one of the most anticipated boxing matches in years. Mark Wahlberg, Nelly, and Ashanti, among other celebrities were all in attendance. After the fight, Drake revealed that he bet $1 million on Davis defeating Garcia.

Gervonta Davis Fights Ryan Garcia

LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 22: Gervonta Davis (L) and Ryan Garcia (R) exchange punches during their catchweight bout on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on April 22, 2023. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

When asked about the bet, Davis joked that he wants a percentage of the winnings. “Tell him I need half of that!” he joked. “It’s pretty cool to have people like that believe in me. It made me push even harder, so shoutout to Drake and the rest of the people that back me. This is only the beginning for me, I have a bright future and I’m staying humble through it all. What can I say? We done it again tonight.”

Prior to the fight, Davis walked up to the ring while playing Chief Keef’s “Love Sosa.” He also had JAY-Z narrate a motivational video that played beforehand as well. “Everything in life is for your greatest good,” JAY-Z said in the clip. “No matter how difficult it seemed at the time, everything is for your greatest good. It’s just teaching you discipline so you can receive your blessing. See, I’m from the bottom, from the mud. Don’t matter if you from Brooklyn, from Baltimore. All that matters is that you believe in yourself when no one else will. Any time you want something in life, you just gotta set your intention. Your intentions, your beliefs. You’re powerful.” With the win, Davis improved to 29-0, 27 KO.

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Blueface Wins Ed Matthews Fight Via Technical Knock Out

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After a few weeks of trash-talking and anticipation, the boxing match between Blueface and Ed Matthews ended with a decisive victory for the “Bleed It” MC. Sure, it wasn’t the Davis-Garcia matchup, but this weekend had matches of all shapes and sizes for combat sports fans. Moreover, Blue beat the TikTok star via technical knock out in the fourth round, which took place Saturday night (April 22) at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, England and was presented by Kingpyn Boxing. As Blueface pummeled Matthews with head shots in the ropes, the referee intervened and called the fight in the rapper’s favor.

Later, Blueface took to Twitter to celebrate his win and also ask why the ref had to step in. “Was anybody else confused about the ref saving ED why they wouldn’t let me finish him,” he asked on the social media platform. After winning the fight, he had a strong message for fans and his potential next opponents. From what he expressed to the arena, he wants to fight someone with the bag, as he could fight anytime for free if he wanted to.

Blueface (Technically) Knocks Out Ed Matthews

“Like I said before, I’m going to take him [Ed Matthews] to deep waters where he can’t swim and I’m going to be victorious,” Blueface remarked. “Thank you to everyone for coming out. I did this for myself, I love to fight. I’ve been fighting for free for a long time so if they’ve got money then I’m fighting. Ain’t nobody worth me calling out, so tell them to call me with some money in the contract and we’ll fight.” The 26-year-old’s message certainly rings true, as he often brags about his various sources of income and is always looking for more.

Meanwhile, the California rapper recently sparked some more beef, but it won’t result in a fight. Moreover, he reignited a feud with his mother, dissing her quite harshly during an interview with RapTV. In fact, she even responded to his digs, and distanced herself from her son in kind. Hopefully they can sort things out and the artist can keep his feuds strictly to the boxing ring for people with a bag that didn’t raise him. Regardless, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Blueface.

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Jay-Z Narrates Fight Video Starring Gervonta Davis

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One of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year went down in spectacular fashion, especially after one of the hip-hop GOATs laid down some words concerning it. Moreover, Gervonta Davis knocked out “King” Ryan Garcia with a body shot on Saturday night (April 22) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Not only does this bring Davis’ record to 29 and 0, but it marked Garcia’s first loss. Afterwards, Jay-Z narrated the Tank’s video package, shot by Tahliq for GTD Promo/Victor Victor. The inspiring and motivational clip sees Hov spitting the aspirational and powerful words he built an empire with.

“Everything in life is for your greatest good,” the New York legend remarked in the clip. “No matter how difficult it seemed at the time, everything is for your greatest good. It’s just teaching you discipline so you can receive your blessing. See, I’m from the bottom, from the mud. Don’t matter if you from Brooklyn, from Baltimore. All that matters is that you believe in yourself when no one else will. Any time you want something in life, you just gotta set your intention. Your intentions, your beliefs. You’re powerful.

Jay-Z & Gervonta Davis In Inspirational Promo

“When you set your intentions, you believe that s**t with your soul, a hundred percent,” Jay-Z continued. “It’s gon’ happen for you. I promise. I’m saying that because I’m standing in front of you tonight, doing what I love to do in front of all these beautiful people ’cause I set my intention. ‘Cause I believed in myself. I came in the game saying ‘I’m gonna be the greatest of all time. I’m telling you, come. Watch how we get down.”

Of course, this match followed a lot of intense comments from one fighter to another, though now Davis’ words ring truer than Garcia’s threats. “All he talks about is that one punch,” the Tank remarked. “I only need one, too. I touch that jaw and I’m telling you: you’re going to sleep. I’m going to break your jaw, I promise you. Don’t even bring your mother or your daughter.” Regardless of the trash talk, it was an excellent match all around. “I am the face of boxing,” he stated post-victory. “I just saw Rihanna perform at the Super Bowl, and I was like ‘That was going to be me one day,’ and here we are.” Come back to HNHH for the latest on Gervonta Davis and Jay-Z.

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Chrisean Rock Gets Shoe Thrown At Her In New “Baddies” Episode

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The teaser trailer for the newest episode of “Baddies West” shows some spicy and wild content coming from the crew very soon. One of its most notable moments is when someone throws a shoe at Chrisean Rock during her performance at a nightclub. Not only that, but it seems like shortly after that incident, a fight breaks out in the crowd amid the reality TV stars and various other onlookers. All in all, it seems like exactly the type of hijinks and crazy drama that everyone would tune in to see time and time again. Also in the trailer, a short clip is shown of the crew’s roundtable talk, where Biggie defends Tommie Lee being absent.

As far as other Chrisean Rock news, she recently shared a sweet message to her unborn child, which has taken up a lot of her time recently. “Hey sweet angel,” Rock wrote on Twitter to the little one. “I can’t wait till u get here. You gon help me be the best me. I’m looking forward to you bud,” she shared alongside a pregnant emoji. “The fact it’s precious to know you right here with me is beautiful.”

Chrisean Rock Almost Hit By Shoe On “Baddies West”

On the other hand, her relationship with Blueface is the source of as much conflict as speculation. For example, many people thought that he was shading Rock with one of his tweets about women always wanting “what they can’t have.” Furthermore, he wrote “Never let ’em have you king,” and many believed that he and Chrisean Rock were back to fighting constantly. While that may be true, he shut down people assuming that tweet was directly about the reality TV star.

Regardless of how often they clash or blast each other online, they certainly have to support each other when it comes to dealing with haters- and opponents. As Chrisean continues on “Baddies West,” Blueface will box TikTok personality Ed Matthews later in April. Matthews insulted Rock as part of his insults towards the “Bleed It” MC, who chose to keep things strictly aimed at his opp. With that in mind, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Blueface and Chrisean Rock.