The Weeknd is easily the biggest artist in the entire world right now. Overall, it is wild to think about the moves he has made over the years. He started out as a singer from Toronto who at one time, was living on the street. However, thanks to projects like Trilogy, he was able to become a mysterious name in music. From there, he made Kissland, Beauty Behind The Madness, and a plethora of other chart-topping albums. His legend is cemented and fans are always stunned by his new joints.
He even went on a huge tour this year where he got to play in front of massive crowds. However, his biggest crowd is still yet to come. In fact, it will be here as of Saturday, December 9th when he performs in Fortnite. Eminem just performed in Fortnite for their end-of-chapter event. A new game mode has been added to the game called Fortnite Festival, and The Weeknd will be the very first performer. In the video below, you can find the trailer for the performance, which includes the song “Take My Breath.”
What is cool about this new experience is that it is developed by Harmonix who made Rock Band. Consequently, you will get to tap buttons on your controller to play along to the songs. Furthermore, there will be various options for gamers. For instance, some can play this solo, or they can form a band. Overall, it is an ambitious new game mode that can be played apart from the classic Battle Royale. Fortnite is also adding a Lego mode to the game, which shows you how much this whole thing is evolving.
Let us know if you will be watching this concert, in the comments section below. Also, tell us your thoughts on all of these cool additions, coming to Fortnite before the end of the year. 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.
Just when you thought the gaming world couldn’t get any crazier, Rockstar Games dropped the bomb we’ve all been waiting for. The official trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI. The anticipation had reached a high point after it was leaked on social media. But now, the cat’s officially out of the bag. And it’s bringing some serious heat. The trailer is a visual feast for GTA enthusiasts. Confirming what many had speculated, the game is indeed set in the iconic Vice City. However, Rockstar Games has thrown in a curveball by introducing the first-ever female protagonist to the series – meet Lucia. Starting off her journey in prison, Lucia’s sassy remark, “bad luck, I guess,” sets the tone for the rollercoaster ride that awaits players.
One standout feature is the game’s embrace of the digital age. The trailer offers glimpses of TikToks and live-streams. This signals that social media will definitely be integrated into this game. It’s a reflection of our modern, interconnected world. Crimes are committed not just on the streets but also captured in the virtual realm. As the trailer unfolds, Tom Petty’s “Love Is a Long Road” plays in the background. Audiences then witness several criminal activities take place. Classic GTA vibes are present, with high-speed chases, heists, and everything that makes the franchise memorable.
And, of course, staying true to its Florida setting, there are alligators lurking in unexpected places. Characters are seen wrangling these alligators in various settings (pools, liquor stores, streets, etc). The trailer also provides a sneak peek into the dynamic between Lucia and a male character, hinting at a partnership that goes beyond crime – they seem to be lovers in addition to partners-in-crime. Lucia says towards the end: “The only way we’re gonna get through this is by sticking together and being a team.”
While the trailer leaves us on the edge of our seats, one crucial detail is still shrouded in mystery – the release date. The only nugget of information Rockstar Games dropped is that Grand Theft Auto VI is set to hit screens in 2025. As we buckle up for another wild ride through Vice City, one thing’s for sure – the wait is going to be agonizingly long for GTA fans worldwide. Stay tuned for updates, and in the meantime, watch the trailer above.
The first trailer for GTA 6 will be released at 9am Eastern on December 5, Rockstar Games announced. The news comes after Rockstar teased the trailer’s release in early November. Now, nearly a month later, fans finally know when they need to set an alarm.
GTA 6 has been stuck in a secretive development cycle for many years now. This has frustrated loyal fans, with the massively popular GTA 5 now being a decade old. An early build of the game was leaked to social media last year. The leak led to some minor drama online. Many believed that the test build’s low-quality graphics were indicative of the final game. While the game’s release date is still unknown, fans may be given a better indication of the release cycle during the trailer next week.
As mentioned, the development of GTA 6 has been incredibly secretive and many years in the making. The most recent reports suggest that the game will a female protagonist for the first time in the series’ history. Furthermore, it’s believed that the multi-protagonist mechanic from GTA 5 will also be returning. GTA 5 was the first game in the series to feature multiple protagonists, whom the player controlled in various missions as part of a wider, interconnected story. The leaks from last year appeared to show two protagonists – Jason and Lucia.
Furthermore, the game is believed to be set in Vice City, the GTA equivalent of Las Vegas. Previously, GTA 3 was set in Vice City in the late 1980s, meaning that players will be returning to a familiar location at a later point in its history, as GTA 6 is believed to be set in the modern day. Additionally, the leaks from last year appeared to show the inclusion of new stealth mechanics, a major shift for the franchise. There was also a significant improvement to AI pathing, especially in regard to when interacting with law enforcement. However, this is a developing story and we’ll have any updates and when they emerge.
Fortnite players recently had a field day, after someone turned Eminem’s rap battle from 8 Mile into an actual in-game experience. Recently, the rapper collaborated with the video game to offer users the chance to play as him with new skins being added — and they sure got creative.
In the clip, Eminem faces off against Marvel’s The Falcon, played by Anthony Mackie, who was the same actor he rapped against in the actual movie. So, it’s close enough.
It’s also worth noting that the turnaround to do this was incredibly fast, as the Eminem skins only went live on Fortnite yesterday (November 29). This offered three choices of outfits for players, including one of him as Slim Shady, “a Rap Boy costume, and a Marshall Never More” one, according to HipHopDX.
“B just like me,” Eminem captioned with a preview of the Shady look on Instagram.
As a partner with the company, he will also be appearing at Fortnite‘s Big Bang event, where fans can catch a virtual concert — putting him among previous ones like Travis Scott and more.
Check out the Fortnite recreation of Eminem’s 8 Mile rap battle above.
An enterprising Fortnite player has utilized several in-game assets, including the recently released Eminem skin, to recreate the final rap battle from 8 Mile. In a video posted to social media, the player incorporates audio from the film over in-game footage of Eminem’s skin squaring off with Falcon from the MCU. Falcon is portrayed by Anthony Mackie, who also played Slim Shady’s opponent at the end of 8 Mile. The clip utilizes various emotes to add to the experience, and ends with Eminem killing Falcon with a shotgun.
The original TikTok has over 1.4 million views. Furthermore, the video on X, reuploaded by an Eminem fan account, has an additional 2.1 million views. While the video has been very well-received, it also garnered praise from a very high place. “I mean… wow!” wrote Paul Rosenburg in a quote tweet. Rosenburg is Eminem’s long-time real-life manager. The Slim Shady skin was released earlier this week and marks one of the final releases before the game transitions to its next update, “Chapter Five”. As part of the pre-transition “Big Bang” event, Eminem will be performing a virtual concert inside the game.
However, Fortnite is not the first video game that Eminem has been involved with this year. Back in October, Slim Shady’s iconic vocals could be heard in a trailer for the multiplayer mode of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The Detroit rapper’s 2002 hit “Till I Collapse” scored a cinematic trailer showcasing the ultra-cinematic violence of the game’s multiplayer mode. Furthermore, the trailer also confirmed the news that a host of iconic maps from the original Modern Warfare trilogy will be returning for this new Modern Warfare 3. However, it’s not the rapper’s first Call Of Duty collab. Back in 2013, he released the track “Survival” for Call Of Duty: Ghosts.
While old maps and fan-favorite modes are returning, Activision is trying a few new things with Modern Warfare III. One of the biggest additions will be Cutthroat, a 3v3v3 mode that is briefly featured and highlighted in the trailer. The new features will likely be highlighted in more detail at the October 5 multiplayer preview event. Meanwhile, the game will be released on November 10. Activision has previously confirmed that cosmetics and other purchases from Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0 will carry over to the new game. The game released to mediocre reviews on November 10.
Eminem is one of the biggest legends in hip-hop. He has been around for decades at this point, and he continues to drop big albums. Although he may not get the prestige he once did, he still has millions of fans who follow his every move. The last time we heard from him was on the album Music To Be Murdered By. However, it seems like he has a new musical endeavor on the way. Unfortunately for some, it won’t actually be an album. Instead, it is a video game live performance.
As we reported yesterday, Eminem is going to be performing during the Fortnitelive event on December 2nd. Fortnite is seeing a nice resurgence right now thanks to the OG map. Fans love the nostalgia factor and it has a lot of people back on the game. Even streamers like Ninja have seen an uptick in viewers. That said, it is all coming to an end on December 2nd as a new map will be presented. Em will be the one to usher in that new era with his performance.
In the video above, Eminem got to tease this performance. As you can see, there isn’t too much being given away here. Instead, fans are just going to have to play the game on December 2nd to really find out what is going on. No matter what, it should be a very interesting time for everyone involved. Hopefully, it goes off without a hitch. As we know, those Fortnite live events can be a whole lot of fun. In the past, they have featured the likes of Travis Scott, Marshmello, Ariana Grande, and a whole host of others.
Let us know if you are enjoying the return of the OG map, in the comments section below. Also, will you be tuning in for this Eminem performance? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists.
It’s been a minute since Eminem has put out new music — but the Detroit rapper has had quite an eventful past few weeks. Earlier this month, he made his Mom’s Spaghetti sauce available for purchase from online retailers, just two years after the namesake storefront opened in his hometown. Today (November 21), the “Lose Yourself” hitmaker announced he would be stepping into the video game realm.
In a teaser shared to Em’s Instagram account, the rapper teased involvement with the upcoming Fortnite finale event. The video clip shows an old-style television screen with the Fortnite logo flashing, then flashing Eminem’s signature backwards “E” logo.
The post’s caption reads “calling all grandmas 12.2.” alluding to a lyric from “Tone Deaf,” a song from his 2020 album, Music To Be Murdered By.
A snippet of the song plays in the video clip, specifically a line in which Em raps “I can make ‘orange’ rhyme with ‘banana’ /
Ornana / Eating pork rinds, sword fightin’ in pajamas / At the crib, playin’ Fortnite with your grandma.”
Though neither Fortnite nor Eminem have revealed the capacity to which the rapper is involved with the December 2 finale events, some leaks (per Forbes) have shown that Eminem skins will be available for players of the game.
Eminem is one of the biggest artists in the entire world. The rap legend is also an icon in the pop world. Overall, there are those who still feel like he is the best ever. However, others have sullied on him in recent years thanks to weak output. Regardless, there is no doubt that Em is someone that the fans want to hear from. For now, it doesn’t seem as though he is working on a new album. That said, you never know with the artist. He has been known to drop surprise albums in the past.
In fact, it seems like Em’s latest move is one that will actually surprise a lot of fans. If you follow the video game sphere, you know that Fortnite just brought back the OG map. For a lot of gamers, this is a very significant development. Fortnite is massive and there is a lot of nostalgia for that 2018 map. Well, the map is going to be going away on December 2nd and the game is hosting a live event to change the map over. Based on new leaks from data miners, Eminem will be the artist performing to ring in the new Chapter.
Moreover, there are going to be a plethora of Eminem-related skins that fans can buy. These skins can be bought with V-Bucks which is the Fortnite currency that can be bought with real money. Or, it can be earned in the game while leveling up through the Battle Pass. It remains to be seen which of these skins actually make the game once the Eminem collaboration is fully confirmed. However, if you are a fan of the artist and still play the game, then this will prove to be a huge endeavor.
Let us know what you think of this collaboration, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and personalities.
The 2023 League of Legends World Championships, better known as Worlds 2023, represents a major change for the long-running tournament. Ahead of the 2023 pro season, Riot Games announced that major format changes would be coming to the season-ending tournament. Since 2017, the tournament has operated a play-in stage, a group stage, and a knockout stage.
Starting in 2023, the scope of the play-in stage will be reduced and modified. Firstly, the play-in will no longer feature teams from South Korea or China. Furthermore, a maximum of one team from Europe or North America will be present. The last of the eight teams to qualify for the play-in stage will be determined by a preliminary qualification tournament.
Furthermore, the Worlds Qualifying Series will pit the fourth seed from Europe against the fourth seed from North America. Subsequently, The winner of this best-of-five series will compete in the Worlds play-in stage. Additionally, this was won by Team BDS, who beat Golden Guardians.
Additionally, the Worlds group stage has been replaced by a Swiss Stage format. Furthermore, teams will play a maximum of five matches, with their opponents determined by their previous results. Subsequently, the top eight teams in the Swiss Stage will progress to an unchanged single-elimination bracket.
When Is Worlds 2023?
Worlds 2023 will be held between October 10 and November 19, 2023.
Where Is Worlds 2023 Being Held?
Worlds 2023 is being hosted by South Korea. Games will be played in Seoul and Busan. Furthermore, the Grand Final will be hosted at Gocheok Sky Dome, a domed baseball stadium in Seoul. Additionally, it is the first time since 2018 that South Korea has hosted Worlds.
What Is The 2023 Worlds Song?
The Worlds 2023 song is “GODS” and is performed by K-Pop group, New Jeans. The video follows the journey of 2022 champion Deft from high school to the Worlds trophy.
How Much Do You Get For Winning Worlds?
The prize pool for Worlds varies each year. There is a base prize pool provided by Riot Games. Furthermore, the prize pool is supplemented by the sale of in-game events and tickets for the event. However, the prize pool for the Worlds 2022 is $2.25 million. In 2022, the tournament champions received 22%, or $489,500, of the prize pool. Additionally, Riot has announced that Worlds 2023 will also have a prize pool of $2.25 million.
Who Won Worlds 2022?
Worlds 2022 was won by LCK team DRX. Furthermore, they defeated fellow Korean team T1 in a thrilling Grand Final in San Francisco. However, DRX failed to qualify for Worlds 2023, finishing fifth in the LCK. This means that Worlds 2023 will be the first tournament since Worlds 2020 to not feature the reigning Worlds champion.
Where Is Worlds 2024 Taking Place?
At the 2023 Grand Final, Riot announced that Europe would host Worlds 2024. The Grand Final is due to be held at the O2 Arena in London.
Who Has Qualified For Worlds 2023?
22 teams will qualify for Worlds 2023 based on their performance in their regional Summer split. Furthermore, the 22 places at Worlds 2023 are divided as follows:
However, three regions will no longer be represented at Worlds from 2023. Firstly, the TCL, which represents Turkey, vacated its Worlds spot to become part of the European Region League system. Similarly, the LCO, which represents Oceania, vacated its Worlds spot and will seek qualification through the PCS. Finally, the LCL, which represents Russia, has been suspended since the Russian Invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
With the elimination of Team Bliss and Chiefs Esports Club from the PCS playoffs, Worlds 2023 will be the first since 2016 not to feature any teams from Oceania.
Worlds 2023 Rosters
Team
Top
Jungle
Mid
ADC
Support
Gen.G
Doran
Peanut
Chovy
Peyz
Delight
T1
Zeus
Oner
Faker*
Gumayusi
Keria
KT Rolster
Kiin
Cuzz
Bdd
Aiming
Lehends
Dplus
Canna
Canyon*
ShowMaker*
Deft*
Kellin
JDG
369
Kanavi
Knight
Ruler*
MISSING
Bilibili Gaming
Bin
XUN
Yagao
Elk
ON
LNG
Zika
Tarzan
Scout*
Gala
Hang
Weibo Gaming
TheShy*
weiwei
Xiaohu
Light
Crisp*
G2
BrokenBlade
Yike
Caps
Hans Sama
Mikyx
Fnatic
Oscarinin
Razork
Humanoid
Noah
Trymbi
MAD Lions
Chasy
Elyoya
Nisqy
Carzzy
Hylissang
NRG
Dhokla
Contractz
Palafox
FBI
IgNar
Cloud9
Fudge
Blaber
EMENES
Berserker
Zven
Team Liquid
Summit
Pyosik*
APA
Yeon
CoreJJ*
PSG Talon
Azhi
JunJia
Maple
Wako
Woody
CTBC Flying Oyster
Rest
Gemini
JimieN
Shunn
ShiauC
GAM Esports
Kiaya
Levi
Kati
Slayder
Zin
Team Whales
Sparda
Bean J
Glory
Artemis
Bie
LOUD
Robo
Croc
tinowns
Route
Ceos
Rainbow7
Bong
Oddie
Mireu
Ceo
Lyonz
DetonatioN FocusMe
apaMEN
Steal
Aria
Yutapon
Harp
Team BDS
Adam
Sheo
nuc
Crownie
Labrov
* indicates that the player has previously won Worlds. Bold indicates teams still active in the competition
Worlds 2023 Play In
The Worlds 2023 Play-In Stage will be conducted using the GSL format. The top two teams from each group qualify for a best-of-five series. The winners of those series will then qualify for the Swiss stage. Furthermore, the Worlds Play In stage began on October 10. Additionally, Team BDS secured their place in the Group Stage with a 3-0 win over Golden Guardians in the Worlds Qualifying Series.
October 9: Worlds Qualifying Series
Team BDS 3 – 0 Golden Guardians
Group A
GAM Esports
LOUD
PSG Talon
Rainbow7
PSG Talon 2 – 0 Rainbow7
GAM Esports 0 – 2 LOUD
PSG Talon 2 – 0 LOUD
Rainbow7 0 – 2 GAM Esports
GAM Esports 2 – 0 LOUD
Group B
CTBC Flying Oyster
DetonatioN FocusMe
Team BDS
Team Whales
CTBC Flying Oyster 2 – 0 DetonatioN FocusMe
Team BDS 1 – 2 Team Whales
CTBC Flying Oyster 1 – 2 Team Whales
DetonatioN FocusMe 0 – 2 Team BDS
Team BDS 2 – 0 CTBC Flying Oyster
Knockout
PSG Talon 2 – 3 Team BDS
Team Whales 1 – 3 GAM Esports
Worlds 2023 Swiss Stage
Team
Match 1
Match 2
Match 3
Match 4
Match 5
Gen.G [Q]
W v. GAM Esports
W v. T1
W v. G2
–
–
JDG [Q]
W v. Team BDS
W v. Bilibili Gamin
W v. LNG
–
–
LNG [Q]
W v. KT Rolster
L v. JDG
W v. Fnatic
W v. KT Rolster
–
NRG [Q]
L v. Weibo Gaming
W v. Team Liquid
W v. MAD Lions
W v. G2
–
T1 [Q]
W v. Team Liquid
L v. Gen.G
W v. Cloud9
W v. Bilibili Gaming
–
Bilibili Gaming [Q]
W v. KT Rolster
L v. JDG
W v. Fnatic
L v. T1
W v. G2
KT Rolster [Q]
L v. Bilibili Gaming
W v. Dplus
W v. Weibo Gaming
L v. LNG
W v. Dplus
Weibo Gaming [Q]
W v. NRG
L v. G2
L v. KT Rolster
W v. MAD Lions
W v. Fnatic
Dplus [E]
L v. G2
L v. KT Rolster
W v. Team BDS
W v. GAM Esports
L v. KT Rolster
Fnatic [E]
L v. LNG
W v. GAM Esports
L v. Bilibli Gaming
W v. Cloud9
L v. Weibo Gaming
G2 [E]
W v. Dplus
W v. Weibo Gaming
L v. Gen.G
L v. NRG
L v. Bilibili Gaming
Cloud9 [E]
W v. MAD Lions
L v. LNG
L v. T1
L v. Fnatic
–
GAM Esports [E]
L v. Gen.G
L v. Fnatic
W v. Team Liquid
L v. Dplus
–
MAD Lions [E]
L v. Cloud9
W v. Team BDS
L v. NRG
L v. Weibo Gaming
–
Team BDS [E]
L v. JDG
L v. MAD Lions
L v. Dplus
–
–
Team Liquid [E]
L v. T1
L v. NRG
L v. GAM Esports
–
–
Q = Qualified E = Eliminated
Worlds 2023 Knockout Stage
Furthermore, NRG’s qualification means a North American team makes it to the knockouts for the first time since 2021.
Quarterfinals
NRG 0 – 3 Weibo Gaming
Gen.G 2 – 3 Bilibili Gaming
JDG 3 – 1 KT Rolster
LNG 0 – 3 T1
Semifinals
Bilibili Gaming 2 – 3 Weibo Gaming
JDG 1 – 3 T1
Grand Final
Weibo Gaming 0 – 3 T1
This is Weibo Gaming’s first final. However, Suning reached the final in 2020. The Suning brand was acquired by Weibo a year later. Furthermore, this is T1’s sixth final. They are looking for their fourth Worlds title and first since 2016.
In the Grand Final on November 19, T1 defeated Weibo Gaming 3-0. Furthermore, Riot Games announced that 2024 would be a European-hosted Worlds, with a Grand Final at the O2 Arena in London.
Worlds Stats
Additionally, here are the stats for KDA leaders and champion presence. Furthermore, these stats change daily and are updated as such. Meanwhile, Gen.G’s entire lineup dominated the KDA standings for most of the Swiss stage. Orianna maintained a 100% pick/ban rate for much of the Swiss Stage. However, she fell to 95% after the October 27 matches.
Rubi Rose says that she wants to model for a loading screen in Grand Theft Auto 6, ahead of the highly-anticipated first trailer for the long-awaited game. She hinted at wanting to be featured in the game on Twitter, over the weekend.
When one user posted a loading screen from Grand Theft Auto V with the caption, “GTA VI needs to have a JUICY loading screen like this so kids today feel the pain we felt,” Rose responded, “Me perhaps.” Fans loved the idea in the replies to Rose’s post. One wrote: “Y’all heard her. Time to get to work.” Another added: “She def fit for the job ngl.”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 05: Rapper Rubi Rose attends ESSENCE. Girls United’s (GU) Summit at Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center on November 05, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Rockstar Games co-founder Sam Houser confirmed that the company plans to release the first trailer for GTA 6 in December, during a statement celebrating the company’s 25th anniversary and thanking its devoted fans. In a series of tweets, he wrote: “In 1998, Rockstar Games was founded on the idea that video games could come to be as essential to culture as any other form of entertainment, and we hope that we have created games you love in our efforts to be part of that evolution. We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto. We look forward to many more years of sharing these experiences with all of you.” Check out Rubi Rose’s post about GTA 6 below.
Further details about GTA 6 remain unofficial. However, several leaks have suggested it will be set in the fictional city of Vice City. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rubi Rose and Grand Theft Auto 6 on HotNewHipHop.
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