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Boosie Badazz’s Tuna Sandwich Party Has Fans Divided

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Footage has appeared online of Boosie Badazz entertaining a group of women at his home with a buffet-style meal of tuna sandwiches. In the video, the group of women can be seen vibing while constructing sandwiches from bags of sliced bread and catering trays of tuna. Furthermore, everyone appears to be having a good time in the video.

Tuna is a seafood super food. It’s high omega-3 levels mean that it is great for combatting heart disease and promoting good vision. Meanwhile, being high in protein but low in calories makes it a great base for healthy and effective weight loss. Furthermore, the presence of vitamin c, zinc, and magnesium mean that tuna is great for helping boost your immune system.

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Fans Split On Boosie Tuna Buffet

However, health benefits aside, fans are split on how they feel about the video. “Shawty ina red eating like she ain’t eat in a few days 😂😂,” wrote one person. “Ain’t no way I’m about to be at Boosie’s house eating TUNA!!! TUNA?!??,” another said indignantly. “When that liquor hit they stomach with that tuna its finna be bubbling 🤢,” noted a third, clearly thinking of the consequences ahead. “Not a hotel pan full of tuna and some wonder bread…. The standards are LOW,” said a shocked fan.

Despite this clowning, not everyone was a hater. “Oh so now y’all too bougie for tuna? 😂 I’ll fix me some so quick!,” argued one fan. “I actually love tuna! Just bc he has money doesn’t mean he has to spend on unnecessary meals. Hell looks like they ate good!!,” agreed another. “A tuna sandwich do sound good right now with some Lays chips, and nothing is wrong with no tuna sandwich🤣
Growing up my mom used to make a tuna sandwich and we use to eat watermelon during the summertime 😂😂😂😂,” reminisced a third. What do you think of Boosie’s spread? Let us know in the comments. Be sure to make HotNewHipHop your #1 place for all things music, gossip, and internet content.

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LeBron James And Taco Bell Score Major Victory In Taco Tuesday Campaign

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Back in May, LeBron James teamed up with Taco Bell to free “Taco Tuesday” from its corporate trademark limbo. According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the phrase was trademarked by Taco John’s Seasoning in 1989. While this does not affect day-to-day usage, it does legally bar restaurants and other institutions from legally using the phrase. Furthermore, Gregory’s Bar & Restaurant, a family-owned eatery in Somers Point, New Jersey, owned the trademark exclusively in New Jersey.

According to a press release sent to HotNewHipHop earlier this year, “‘Taco Tuesday’ is a tradition that everyone should be able to celebrate. All restaurants, all families, all businesses – everybody. ‘Taco Tuesdays’ create opportunities that bring people together in so many ways, and it’s a celebration that nobody should own.” The push to have the trademark become public domain caught the attention of LeBron, who is reportedly a self-professed Taco Tuesdays fan and adherent. And so the NBA veteran joined the fight to free Taco Tuesdays for all.

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Taco Tuesday Trademark Revoked in 49 States

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Sign for the fast food brand Taco Bell on 18th May 2022 in London, United Kingdom. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Per a press release sent to HotNewHipHop earlier this week, LeBron and Taco Bell have succeeded in their fight to free the idiom. Taco John’s Seasoning agreed to relinquish the trademark in all its controlling territories. That means that businesses are now free to officially host “Taco Tuesdays” in every US state besides New Jersey. Furthermore, Taco John’s made a $40,000 donation to the Children of Restaurant Employees fund through the Taco Bell Foundation.

In addition to this Taco Bell announced a wide range of celebrations to mark the historic victory. The restaurant chain is offering a free Doritos Locos Taco every Tuesday between August 15 and September 5 for anyone who wants one. Additionally, the restaurant is planning a special event to mark the newfound freedom of Taco Tuesday. In a partnership with DoorDash, Taco Bell has announced a $5 million “Taco Tab” that will apply to any and all participating vendors on September 12. We hope that LeBron is able to find the time to enjoy some tacos as he continues to attend to the recovery of his son, Bronny.

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DJ Khaled Cops Major Weight Loss From Golf Hobby

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According to a new interview with DJ Khaled, playing golf has helped him lose 20 lbs. “My wife loves yoga, I love golf,” he said. “So while she does yoga, I am golfing. I might eat more than I am supposed to eat — but I’ve been working on that a lot more lately. I have been feeling so amazing and inspired. I just feel great, and vibrant. I was 290 about two months ago, and I am 267 today, ever since I’ve been playing golf. It may not be a lot to y’all, but it is a lot to me.”

However, Khaled also revealed that he is losing weight without cutting out the things that make him happy. “The only thing I want to curb is that I love chocolate chip cookies. I love Cinnamon Toast Crunch. That’s why I golf everyday, and exercise everyday. So I kind of want to make sure I don’t overeat… but you know, I’m like everybody, I get excited.” He also revealed that he’s look forward to a novelty bottle of champagne he recently won at a charity auction. “Beyoncé and Jay-Z signed a big bottle of champagne that I was bidding on. It was between me and Lil Uzi Vert. We were going back-and-forth bidding against each other. I came out on top. It was for a great cause though, I felt so good about it.”

Khaled Turns Hobby Into Cause

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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – AUGUST 03: Sven Voth and Dj Khaled cut the grand opening ribbon at the We The Best x Snipes Store Grand Opening on August 03, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images)

Of course, recreation golfing is not the only way that Khaled has been utilizing his hobby as of late. Last month, Khaled hosted the first We The Best Foundation Classic. Diddy, Fat Joe, Jeezy, Ja Rule, and Timbaland were just some of the big-name celebrities in attendance. Elsewhere, it became a question of how long it would take Marcus Jordan to complete a hole, as he seemed incapable of going more than a few moments without sneaking in some PDA with girlfriend Larsa Pippen.

However, Khaled is not the only one who has been hitting the links. Sukihana and Webbie hit up the golf course and shared some images of their time together. Webbie was seen helping Sukihana with her swing before Suki snuck in a thirst trap. Call that a hazard indeed.

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MrBeast Sues MrBeast Burger Partner Over “Disgusting” Burgers

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Chances are that if you’ve used a food delivery app in the last few years, you’ve seen the option to order from MrBeast Burger. The burger chain was founded by the eponymous YouTuber in 2020. However, MrBeast Burger doesn’t actually exist – it’s a ghost kitchen. Initially, the company worked with a handful of vetted brick-and-mortar restaurants that would fulfill orders made through delivery apps like Grubhub and Postmates. However, as the business expanded, the company running it needed more and more suppliers. Reports from several made media outlets have demonstrated how easy it is to earn a “virtual food contract” with MrBeast Burger. The company is operated by Virtual Dining Concepts LLC.

Over the years, this has led to increased complaints of subpar food and delivery standards. Many users report that their food is delivered in unmarked boxes with no visible branding whatsoever. Furthermore, in March 2023, YouTuber Eddy Burback made a now often-cited video about ghost kitchens. The video was heavily influenced by MrBeast Burger and featured the YouTuber in the thumbnail. In July 2023, fans questioned why the MrBeast Burger announcement video had been deleted from YouTube. Donaldson replied, stating that he was “moving on from MrBeast Burger” to “focus on Feastables and making snacks.” He also said he had signed a “bad deal” with Virtual Dining Concepts before the posts were deleted.

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MrBeast Goes To Court

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 04: (L-R) Nolan Hansen, Sapnap, MrBeast, Karl Jacobs and Punz attend as Global YouTube star MrBeast launches the first physical MrBeast Burger Restaurant at American Dream on September 4, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for MrBeast Burger)

On July 31, MrBeast filed a lawsuit against Virtual Dining Concepts, seeking to end their partnership. The lawsuit claims that the YouTuber had consistently raised issues about quality control, which had “fallen on deaf ears” as VDC focused more on expanding the brand as much as they could. “Virtual Dining Concepts was more focused on rapidly expanding the business as a way to pitch the virtual restaurant model to other celebrities for its own benefit. Tt was not focused on controlling the quality of the MrBeast Burger customer experience and products.”

“Customers have referred to the burgers as being ‘disgusting,’ ‘revolting,’ and ‘inedible.’ They have claimed that ‘it is sad that MrBeast would put his name on this.” Others said that “MrBeast is being canceled over burgers.” Meanwhile, many said they ‘never had something so nasty;’ ‘inaccurate marketing;’ and ‘very upsetting for the high price.” All these reviews and more were cited in the lawsuit. While many of the YouTuber’s fans have voiced their support for him, not everyone views him as the victim. Many have pointed out that this is the nature of ghost kitchen operations and that the multi-millionaire is merely trying to save face. Neither the YouTuber nor VDC have publicly responded to the lawsuit.

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Megan Thee Stallion Whips Up A Batch Of Fried Pickles

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“I’m gonna show you how a bad bitch eat pickles,” Megan declared to begin her most recent Instagram post. The rapper took to the kitchen to jump on the very popular cooking trends that have taken over the likes of TikTok and Instagram. On the menu were spicy fried pickles, complete with a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto crust. Megan also utilized Pepper Jack cheese because “I love for my mouth to be fire when I eat.” The rapper also took the time the time to remind everyone to hold firm against the adorable begging of any dogs that might find their way into the kitchen. ”If you got a lil puppy dog like I do…you say no no no you can’t have this,” Megan stated.

The video is hilarious, with Megan’s commentary absolutely makes the video top-tier. As she cuts the cheese, she comments that she is actually creating “little t-shirts” for them. A few seconds later, she reduces the size of a cheese slice, stating My boy t-shirt was a lil too big so I’m tailoring it rn for him.” Also, big respect to Megan for utilizing the wet hand, dry hand method that has been long-advocated by TikTok chefs. Finally, Megan lightly fried the pickles and served them up little paper boats.

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Pickles By Meg

Firstly, these things look absolutely delicious. If Chef Reacts or North Ohama Cat Lady saw these, it would be a “10/10” and a “Save me a plate and pour me a double” for both of them. The comments absolutely agreed that Megan was absolutely serving (pickles). Furthermore, people were also loving Megan’s laidback, no-makeup look. One of the more bizarre comments came from Kroger, who noticed the brand of pickle that Megan used. The grocery chain commented, “Hot girls like Kroger pickles 💙.” But the food got the comment section seal of approval.

Of course, Megan is taking some time away from music right now. But it’s good to see that she’s having fun and filling her days with some wholesome activities. Furthermore, what do you think about Megan’s pickles? Let us know in the comments.

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Ludacris Opens Chicken & Beer Restaurant At LAX

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Ludacris celebrated the grand opening of his second Chicken + Beer restaurant location on Wednesday at the LAX airport. He posted a picture of his restaurant workforce gathered together under the Chicken + Beer logo. Located in Terminal 3 at the giant Los Angeles airport, it serves way more than just chicken and beer. Commenters on Instagram were raving about other food items, such as the “Grown Folk Mimosa” and high-quality shrimp and grits.

“ITS OFFICIAL!!!!! CHICKEN & BEER LAX IS NOW OPEN! …LOS ANGELES, [LET’S] GO!!!” Ludacris shouted from his Insta caption. The first Chicken + Beer location is Gate D5 at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. That first restaurant launched in 2016, making this second location a whole seven years in the making. The name of the restaurant is an homage to Luda’s 2003 studio album Chicken-n-Beer. The official Chicken + Beer website claims to serve “all the flavors of Southern soul food.” This includes fresh-made waffles, mac and cheese that’s “better than your mama’s,” and crispy fried chicken.

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Ludacris Is A King Of All Trades

Ludacris has had his hands in multiple industries for quite some time. While he got his start in music — and still performs to this day — he is now better known as an actor. He plays a pivotal role in the Fast & Furious franchise. Owning a couple of restaurants is par for the course for the talented multi-hyphenate. And it all reflects in his massive net worth. He also got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame back in May, making him one of only a few rappers to achieve the feat. During the Walk of Fame ceremony, Ludacris choked up when his daughter, Karma, went up to say a few words about her dad.

When he got up to the stage, he talked about crushing expectations and doing everything he sets his mind to. “No matter what people say I can’t do,” Luda said, “I will continue to shatter those stereotypes and show people it’s possible in order to make everyone who got me here proud. Because you all inspire my hard work and dedication to receive this star today. I’m motivated by legacy and history.” His legacy now includes a second Chicken + Beer restaurant location.

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Quincy Jones Briefly Hospitalized

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Quincy Jones is a music legend. His career dates back to the 1950s, when he toured Europe with Lionel Hampton. However, Jones is best known for his work as a cinematic score composer, iconic music producer, and veteran pillar of the music industry. This cinematic work includes classics like The Italian Job, The Wiz, and The Color Purple. Furthermore, Jones has three of the components of the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) crown. He won an Emmy for Roots in 1977, has 28 Grammys, and won a Tony for The Color Purple revival in 2016. While he has won a Humanitarian Award at the Oscars, he is 0-7 in main award nominations. His last Oscar nomination came in 1986 for The Color Purple, when he was nominated for three awards.

Jones has been a public figure for several decades now. Carson Daly went as far as to suggest that Jones become the Minister/Secretary of Culture under President Obama. The United States, along with Germany, are some of the only nations in the world that do not have a government-level office that focuses on culture. However, Jones made headlines on June 18 for much more serious, and worrying, reasons.

Jones Calls 911 After Food Reaction

Quincy Jones at an event for "Dolemite Is My Name!" in 2019
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 26: Quincy Jones attends the Dolemite Is My Name! LA AMPAS Hosted Tastemaker at San Vicente Bungalows on October 26, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Netflix)

According to TMZ, Jones was briefly hospitalized after suffering an adverse reaction to food at his Los Angeles home. Jones called 911 after suffering a reaction and was accompanied to the hospital by paramedics for further testing. However, he was reportedly given the all-clear soon after arriving and was discharged on Saturday evening.

Furthermore, representatives for the 28-time Grammy winner told TMZ that the legendary producer never lost consciousness. Additionally, they said that Jones was in “great spirits” by the time he was discharged. Jones turned 90 this past March and his advanced age was part of the reason that additional care needed to be taken in this case. However, Jones is now at home and reportedly suffering no additional effects from the reaction. Follow all the latest news here at HotNewHipHop.

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LeBron James Teams Up With Taco Bell In “Taco Tuesday” Fight

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Did you know that the phrase “Taco Tuesday” is actually trademarked? According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the phrase was trademarked by Taco John’s Seasoning in 1989. While this does not affect day-to-day usage, it does legally bar restaurants and other institutions from legally using the phrase.

This has now become a legal battle as Taco Bell has become determined to fight the long-standing trademark. Not only would this allow Taco Bell, the largest Mexican cuisine chain in the US, to use the phrase commercially, but it would also allow food vendors to utilize the colloquialism. Now Taco Bell has added a famous face to their cause – LeBron James.

LeBron James Wants To See “Taco Tuesday” Become Public Domain

Image courtesy of Taco Bell and Edelman (Photo Credit: Ronald Quintero)

According to a press release from Taco Bell, provided to HotNewHipHop by the PR firm Edelman, LeBron has joined the effort to revoke the trademark on “Taco Tuesdays”. His support comes from due to his love of the tradition. “A known “Taco Tuesday” enthusiast, the 4x NBA Champion is just as passionate as Taco Bell is about freeing Taco Tuesday. LeBron never misses a Taco Tuesday and can often be seen celebrating the weekly tradition with his family,” Edelman brand account supervisor Delani Marchigiani told HotNewHipHop. LeBron will also star in a new ad for Taco Bell.

Furthermore, LeBron believes in the community-building aspect of the tradition. “‘Taco Tuesday’ is a tradition that everyone should be able to celebrate. All restaurants, all families, all businesses – everybody,” said LeBron James per Taco Bell’s press release. “‘Taco Tuesdays’ create opportunities that bring people together in so many ways, and it’s a celebration that nobody should own.” As part of the effort to revoke the trademark, LeBron publicly signed Taco Bell’s change.org petition seeking the revocation of the trademark. A change.org petition carries no legal weight. However, it has often proven to be an effective tool in amplifying social issues. Furthermore, with a name like LeBron on board, there is a very real chance change could come about.

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