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Drake’s Houston Strip Club Visit Marks His First Day As A City Resident

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Drake had a massive 2023, but one of the big changes in his personal life overshadows much of his music success. Moreover, he recently bought a property in Houston, Texas, meaning that he can officially call H-Town his second home outside of Toronto, Canada. Apparently, this weekend marked the 6ix God’s first day as a resident; perhaps the official start of his ownership, or a move-in date? Regardless, we know one thing for sure: he was in the city looking for a good time. Furthermore, Drizzy hit up a strip club in the area to celebrate, and though we can’t see much, we’d imagine that he succeeded in finding one.

However, this isn’t the only exciting thing that Drake accomplished when it comes to his real estate or U.S. metropolis exploits. For example, he and his team will revive an old Hamburg theme park, Luna Luna, as an immersive art experience in Los Angeles. This will feature plenty of amazing artists, including giants like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Salvador Dalí, Keith Haring, and many more. It’s one of the more creative extracurriculars we’ve seen in hip-hop in recent memory, so we’re very excited to see what it’s like as it opens up to the public in December.

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Drake Hits Up Houston Strip Club: Watch

As the year dies down, with this art theme park closing it out, Drake has a lot of success and accolades to look back on this year. Spotify users streamed him over 11 billion times in 2023, which is a wild metric that very few other artists– regardless of genre– can also claim. In addition, the 37-year-old found just as much critical acclaim throughout the year thanks to standout tracks like “8AM In Charlotte” that developed his artistry. If you’re a rap fan and you like his music, there’s a big chance you like Scary Hours 3 to some degree.

Meanwhile, the “Wick Man” MC also got his respect from some of his fellow leaders in the hip-hop game. “To inspire my peers is everything,” Westside Gunn told us in our latest cover story. “It’s respect, you know what I’m sayin’? I like when someone’s confident enough to give somebody their flowers. Like I said, Tyler don’t have to do that ever again. He already did that. Drake don’t have to do it again, he did it. I’m gonna always respect both of them for doing that.” Read more about that in the link below and, for more news and the latest updates on Drake, come back to HNHH.

Read More: Westside Gunn Commends Drake & Tyler, The Creator: “I’m Always Going To Respect Both Of Them”

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SZA Recalls Her First Job At A Sneaker Store

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Everybody has to start somewhere, and those origins prove crucial to a superstar artist’s skills, talents, and success. Moreover, SZA spoke to The Wall Street Journal about her first job, something that actually taught her some valuable lessons when it came to her eventual artistic evolution. The Grammy-nominated singer started her labor journey at a sneaker store, which was also her first experience with commission and having to engage socially with people on the daily. In addition, she also reflected on what she thinks her co-workers would describe her as and what were some of her key memories. Just goes to show that you can make it out of anywhere, folks, so stay on your grind.

“My very first job was working at this place called Magic Fit Sneakers,” SZA recalled during the interview. “I guess that’s where I learned how to talk to people. It was like my first job with commission ever, but that was also my first job. I always had the highest sales at any commission job.” “Annoying probably,” the “Rich Baby Daddy” hitmaker said of what her co-workers would think of her. “Like, really talkative, but like, I could sell anything.”

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SZA Tells The Story Of Her First Job At A Sneaker Shop: Watch

“The first time that I was able to sell something that was expensive, [it was] a Steep Tech and a pair of Tims (Timberlands),” SZA continued. “I upselled on a pair of sneakers, [and] I had to like just approach it in a different way. The other guys were so good at fast talking. Like, I just be myself and be like, ‘Well, I think it looks really nice’ or be really corny or I don’t know.” Given how much her albums have sold, it’s no wonder she picked this up from early on.

Meanwhile, even fake teasers for her Lana deluxe project have fans in a frenzy. There’s a lot of demand right now for the 34-year-old to continue her hot streak and keep dropping great music. With this and much more as context, we’re sure she’ll supply. For more news and the latest updates on SZA, stay up to date on HNHH.

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Asian Doll Claims $100K In OnlyFans Earnings After First Day Online

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Asian Doll apparently liked being on OnlyFans so much on her first day, she vowed to never leave the platform. Moreover, she claimed on social media that within her account’s first 24 hours on the adult content-oriented site, she made $100,000. “100k in a day [100 emoji] I’m never leaving only fans,” the Dallas native wrote on Twitter after her account seemingly took off. However, it looks like she really had to crunch some numbers, because she corrected an earlier statement about her content earnings. Previously, the 26-year-old tweeted out that OnlyFans paid her $500K, but deleted it shortly after.

Furthermore, we’re sure that she will probably continue to see a significant revenue stream from OnlyFans. In fact, the 1017 signee weaved into another trending saga on the Internet these days, albeit a slightly died-down one: the saga of Adam22. The No Jumper host hopped into her promo for her OF page asking to be a special guest. “Let me get a feature [heart eyes emoji],” he wrote under Asian Doll’s Instagram post promoting the account, and given his openness on the intimate end, it’s not a shocking proclamation.

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Asian Doll Celebrates Big First Day On OnlyFans

“Lmaoooo, OnlyFans gave me $500,000 just to sign up,” the rapper had tweeted before deleting the post. “Not to mention, I’m literally signed to a billionaire. Stop watching my pockets. They so full [I don’t] even gotta do shows no more. That was the goal.” Even though Asian Doll got her fair share of criticism for this move, money is money, and it’s entirely up to her to choose how to earn it. Still, hopefully this doesn’t mean that her career as an MC reaches a standstill.

Unfortunately, this isn’t even the most dogged-on part of her social media presence, as she’s had to face a lot of misinformation and gossip around her late on-and-off-again partner, King Von. Recently, Da Brat reacted to authorities dropping charges against his alleged killer, Lul Tim. “Because the police said Tim ain’t kill him, the police did,” she wrote on social media. For more news and the latest updates on Asian Doll, stay logged into HNHH.

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Gunna’s “fukumean” Becomes His First Solo Top 10 Hit

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Gunna saw a lot of success with his new album a Gift & a Curse, one of hip-hop’s standout releases of the year so far. Not only did it add to the YSL affiliate’s narrative after taking a plea deal in the label’s RICO case, but it also contains plenty of bangers as well. Moreover, one of these is “fukumean,” which quickly became a fan favorite off the project for its engaging beat and wavy flows. In fact, it seems like it’s only going up, because in the three weeks or so since the album’s release, it reached its highest commercial peak so far. Furthermore, the track became the rapper’s first solo top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, placing at number eight.

Of course, it’s not hard to see why this track is rising up the streaming and sales ranks out of all the others. When looking at a Gift & a Curse‘s tracklist, this is one of the few cuts that exists largely outside of the trial’s context. In addition, it’s one of the more exciting and stank-face-inducing performances and instrumentals on the album. As such, it reminds fans of the old Gunna in the best way while still fitting well with the more somber and lyrically focused songs.

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Gunna’s “fukumean” Garners Him A Milestone Achievement

Even the music video and a viral interaction with its producer Dunk Rock garnered some attention online. Unfortunately for Gunna, all the project’s success and hot tracks come with a larger-than-life asterisk for many hip-hop listeners out there. His continued presumed beef with artists about his plea deal took center stage with this release, including former collaborators like Lil Baby and Lil Durk. Still, we don’t know where things are at with Young Thug, which is probably the most burning and important question that fans want answered.

Regardless, hits like “fukumean,” no matter your take on them, suggest that his career is here to stay. In the three weeks since a Gift & a Curse dropped, discussion around the drama of his situation mostly died down. Hopefully that means that all parties involved can just get back to their lives and focus on more important issues. With that in mind, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Gunna.

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Metro Boomin Shouts Out Lil Uzi Vert For “Pink Tape” Being First No. 1 Rap Album Of 2023

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One of the most annoying debates in the hip-hop world this year regards just sales: what would be the first rap album to go number one this year? Maybe “annoying” is a strong word, but people really wanted to see rap continue its dominant commercial streak for longer and called the genre “mid” without this. Regardless, we’ve gotten a lot of great hip-hop from both the mainstream and underground, even from the two last hip-hop albums to top the Billboard charts. Moreover, Lil Uzi Vert’s Pink Tape officially claimed that spot last week with about 165K album equivalent sales. Though it’s quite long, there are certainly a lot of odd and exciting highlights no matter what style of Uzi you like.

Furthermore, the Philly superstar got a shoutout from the last artist to score a number one hip-hop album on the Billboard charts. Metro Boomin posted a report on the bookends of this commercial drought on his Instagram Story, tagging Lil Uzi Vert and adding a handshake emoji. In fact, Uzi themself reposted this on his social media as well, reiterating their chemistry. With hits like “You Was Right” under their belt, this might rekindle hope that they collaborate again soon.

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Metro Boomin & Lil Uzi Vert Share An Incredible Accomplishment

Lil Uzi Vert Pink Tape No 1 Album 2023 Metro Boomin

Of course, Metro Boomin’s been on an absolute tear this year, whether in commercial or artistic terms. Recently, he executive-produced Young Thug’s album BUSINESS IS BUSINESS, dropping his own version of the tracklist that fit his original vision. In addition, the producer also recently masterminded the Across The Spider-Verse soundtrack, which garnered a lot of attention and acclaim. In addition, he’s become one of the most streamed hip-hop artists right now on top of all his accolades. It’s Metro’s year so far, and he recognized the other artists that join him on that podium in 2023.

Meanwhile, the “Fire Alarm” artist celebrated a noteworthy commercial performance with Pink Tape. 18 songs from the album made it on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and that’s a big majority of the album. Hopefully this recognition results in another smash hit from these two titans. On that note, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Lil Uzi Vert and Metro Boomin.

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Normani Teases “Candy Paint”, Her New Song & First Single In A Year

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Normani is the kind of artist that lets her craft speak for itself- and cares deeply about having it represent her. Moreover, she recently appeared in a commercial for Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds II and QuietComfort 45 Headphones and took the chance to preview a new song in the process. “Candy Paint,” which is a bustling, highly percussive, and confidence-oozing cut is her first single in a year. Furthermore, some of the last songs we covered from her were “New To You” with Tinashe, Calvin Harris, and Offset, “WE (Warm Embrace)” with Chris Brown, and her solo cut “Fair.”

In the ad itself, the 27-year-old talent spoke on how people confuse her intentions with her art. In fact, she unfortunately faced a lot of it in anticipation of her solo debut, which is coming soon according to the ad’s description. “Normani is ready for a career-defining return to the scene with her highly anticipated debut album finally on the cusp! We talked about her creative process and what it takes to make the cut for her first album” it read.

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Normani’s Bose Commercial With The Upcoming “Candy Paint”

“People sometimes confuse my commitment to the craft with perfectionism,” Normani says in the commercial. “I don’t strive for perfection, I strive to be the most authentic version of myself… I strive to create work that moves my spirit.” At one point when making “Fair,” she realized that said spirit must also undergo some vulnerability. “Sharing this record makes me uncomfortable because you have never really seen me in this light,” she expressed on Instagram. “Definitely aware that you might feel like you don’t know much about me but that’s only because it’s what makes me feel protected. i am really forcing myself to let go here. this is huge for me and hopefully this piece of art resonates. love is beautiful yet so soooo terrifying [black heart emoji] i adore you guys to the moon and back. ohhhh and believe me the uptempo s**t is coming lmaooo.”

Meanwhile, a recent Billboard interview shed some more light on “Candy Paint.” “I really wanted to create a record that allowed me to show my personality,” the Atlanta native said. “I feel like there’s a misconception. It probably has everything to do with my social media. I think that people think I’m so serious, which is the complete opposite [of me]. Anybody that really knows me knows that I’m really funny. I’m a goofball! I love to twerk. I’m just regular. I really wanted to create a record that encompassed that and allowed my personality to shine. It’s a performance record first, which I know my fans have been waiting for, for a very long time. It’s fun, energetic, bossy, it’s bold. It’s sassy but assertive, and yeah, I’m really excited to shoot the music video.” For more on Normani, check back in with HNHH.

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Blueface Reveals He “Hated” Chrisean Rock

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Sometimes, couples go through a lot before finally deciding to get together. In fact, sometimes they don’t even like each other at first. Moreover, during a RapTV interview, Blueface revealed that he hated his girlfriend Chrisean Rock when he first signed her. The interview, which was published on Wednesday (April 19), actually gave some interesting insight into their relationship dynamics as well, with the California rapper saying that every man cheats. Despite that take, he actually went into quite the detail when explaining the origin story of his relationship.

“To be very honest with you, at very first, I hated her,” Blueface recalled about when he first met Chrisean Rock. “Not hated her, but I thought she was too raunchy, too weird. And then the raunchy weird stuff started being good for the camera, I guess, so it started to stick. And she had a great impact on The Blue Girls Club.” Of course, since then, the “Thotiana” MC saw the full extent of that raunchy weirdness, but also another side entirely. Even with all their ups and downs, they still enjoy each other’s company. Blueface has actually come around on soon becoming a parent with her.

Blueface Speaks To RapTV, Recalls Hating Chrisean Rock At First

“What it really was she had lost her tooth on the show and I just felt like super guilty about it,” Blueface continued. “I’m like, ‘Damn, I gotta change her life now because I felt like it was my fault.’ Ya know? I felt guilty. Before then, I had no intentions of managing anybody or signing any artists. Not relationship-wise but her being a star going bigger than big, I knew that was going to happen.” Also, he added that he didn’t think that him and Chrisean Rock would end up dating down the line.

Meanwhile, the 26-year-old is looking forward to his upcoming boxing match with TikTok star Ed Matthews. Interestingly enough, not much is known when it comes to how it came about, but a professional tussle is at least always fun to see. They had quite the heated back-and-forth online, and they let fans know of their preparedness to fight this Saturday (April 22). Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Chrisean Rock and Blueface.

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Megan Thee Stallion Gives Show-Stopping First Performance Since Tory Lanez Verdict

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Megan Thee Stallion is back, and gave a wonderful performance after taking a lengthy break since November. Moreover, she performed at her hometown of Houston at the March Madness Music Festival AT&T Black Party. Not only was this her first performance of the year, but also her first since her highly publicized case against Tory Lanez came to a guilty end for the Canadian star. While that case is still developing on his end, it’s clear that Megan is moving on to bigger and better things. For example, her collaboration with Doja Cat, “Taste Me,” is rumored to be released next Friday.

Furthermore, the “NDA” MC received a lot of love from her day ones while playing for Houston, both in person and on social media. What’s more is that her return even prompted some old wounds to heal up, albeit from her opponents. 1501 label boss Carl Crawford praised her for the comeback despite their industry feud and back-and-forths. Last month, the former MLB star issued somewhat of an apology to Megan Thee Stallion, and his latest message about the festival indicated a new album and world tour on the way.

Megan The Stallion Kills Her First Performance After Break

“Unfortunately, me and Megan haven’t talked since 2019,” Crawford remarked. “We been going through what y’all seen online. That’s unfortunate, too, because I never wanted to go have a situation where I was going back and forth with her on the internet. I never had problems with Megan Thee Stallion, but this social media stuff turned it really sour. You take this social media stuff out of it, and we won’t have a problem. You won’t hear me mention Megan Thee Stallion’s name unless it’s a big-time interview.”

Meanwhile, the 28-year-old is also making massive moves in the film industry, according to reports online. Moreover, the Safdie Brothers and Adam Sandler reportedly tapped Meg to star in their next film. While it’s far from her first acting role, the fact that she might link with the Uncut Gems team in a sports memorabilia-based flick is quite exciting. Still, there’s nothing quite like seeing the Stallion rock a live show. Check out another clip of her performance below and return to HNHH for the latest on Megan Thee Stallion.

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Tony Yayo Raps 50 Cent’s First Verse

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Tony Yayo rapped 50 Cent’s first rhyme in a recent interview with VladTV. Even though it was years and years ago, Yayo still remembered much of his first impression of Fif. Moreover, they also talked about the relationship between hustling and making music, and how 50 moved in both lanes.

NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 30: Recording artist Tony Yayo celebrates his Birthday at Club Angels NYC on March 30, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

“You actually remember 50 Cent’s first rhyme,” DJ Vlad asked. When the Queens rapper confirmed so, Vlad asked, “Can you spit it?”

“Yeah, it was in my man’s… basement, Rest In Peace,” the rapper began. “It was ‘The cell went stale, quarter mil’ bail, fresh out the jail, s**t is really real. N***as is locked up, man, I pray they don’t tell. A hundred man indictment, my lawyer got to fight this. N***as know I ain’t never pressed for dough. N***as know I don’t serve nobody I don’t know.

“‘Son said he was from O.T., sold ‘leven at O.Z.,’” he continued rapping. “‘His man brought him to me, but he ain’t really know B. Said it was time, dude was a cop, he was just trying to pop to put the new beams on the drop.’ That’s all I remember. But that rhyme to me was like, that’s when I was like, “Nah.” He had other s**t, but that was in my man’s basement… and I was just like ‘Yo, this n***a’s getting better by the minute.”

Furthermore, Yayo explained how 50 didn’t really start out wanting to be a rapper. Moreover, he spoke on how the Queens mogul used to hang with them when they were still hustling. In fact, he had an interesting observation on how nobody sets out to be a rapper.

“I don’t think nobody sets out to be a rapper,” he stated. “This is why I said rap is a blessing, ’cause it feeds a lot of families and a lot of kids. It helps a lot of people down, from security to assistance to the guy that holds the camera, the guy that holds the microphone, everything. We never planned out to be rappers, we just got lucky. It was in God’s plan.”

While Vlad pushed back on this idea a little bit, it was a very interesting conversation around hobbies compared to work. Moreover, the 44-year-old said that “if it was selling drugs over music, it was selling drugs,” talking about money-making.

Still, what do you think of Tony Yayo’s comments and 50 Cent’s first rhymes and verse? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, check back in with HNHH for more compelling stories from the game.