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Rick Ross Car Show A Smash Hit For Second Year In A Row

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There has been a lot of speculation about the second edition of the Rick Ross Car Show. Things started positively, with Ross flexing the prize for the show winners. Later, the diamond-encrusted key would also be joined by some $300k chains. However, the excitement was somewhat overshadowed by a little of beef and a side of legal drama.

First, Ross’ neighbors attempted to get the car show blocked. Residents of Fayetteville, Georgia argued that the second running of the show would negatively impact their lives. That led to Ross’ permit being denied. However, Ross vowed that the show would go on. In the middle of all this, Ross started beefing with DJ Envy, who was throwing a rival car show around the same time as Ross. However, eventually, Ross was granted permission to hold his show and June 3 marked the big day.

Tens Of Thousands Attend Rick Ross Car Show

 
 
 
 
 
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The first major sight of the event was Rick Ross wandering around with a pair of lace purple panties on his head. But then came the concert series, which boasted an absolutely stacked roster. Lil Wayne had already been announced earlier in the year but fans were overjoyed to get sets from Meek Mill and Gucci Mane on the main stage as well. DJ Akademiks estimated that there were 30,000 people in attendance.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Elsewhere, Ross was seen linking up with Tyler, The Creator on the showgrounds. Furthermore, local law enforcement has praised Ross for how smoothly the event went. “He hired a really good team that put together a lot of good work for us,” Fayette County Sherrif Barry Babb said. “We’ve been able to work with multiple agencies, really the only thing with some minor inconveniences with traffic.” Additionally, only three medical incidents were reported, with all three being attributed to the weather. Temperatures hit 88 degrees in Fayetteville on Saturday afternoon. However, the positive endorsement of local authorities should make the process for next year’s event smooth sailing.

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Georgia Bulldogs Decline White House Invitation

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The first sports teams to be invited to the White House were two amateur baseball teams in 1865. It quickly became a tradition amongst professional teams. In 1976, the Indiana Hoosiers Men’s Basketball team became the first collegiate visitors to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It has since become an annual tradition for collegiate champions to visit the President in the months after their title.

However, the White House visit has become a major point of debate this year. Primarily, the discourse was sparked after LSU’s Angel Reese implied she wouldn’t accept the invitation. This came after Reese accused First Lady Jill Biden of disrespecting her and LSU. Dr. Biden had made comments implying she also wanted to invite National Runners-up Iowa. Reese eventually accepted and will visit with her teammates on May 26. However, a different college powerhouse has declined their invitation.

Bulldogs Cite Schedule Conflict For Skipping White House

ATHENS, GA – APRIL 15: Arian Smith #11 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates a touchdown during a game between Georgia Bulldogs Red and Georgia Bulldogs Black at Sanford Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

The Georgia Bulldogs are back-to-back D1 football champions. They are considered the team to beat in college football and saw numerous stars drafted into the NFL. However, they will not be visiting Joe Biden at the White House. The Georgia Athletic Association formally declined the June 12 invitation, stating that there was a scheduling conflict that could not be avoided. President Biden has designated June 12 “College Athlete Day”. Multiple teams and individuals from the world of college athletics will be in attendance.

“The University of Georgia first received on May 3 an invitation for the Bulldog football team to visit the White House on June 12. Unfortunately, the date suggested is not feasible given the student-athlete calendar and time of year. However, we are appreciative of the invitation and look forward to other opportunities for Georgia teams moving forward,” the statement read. Additional details about the nature of the conflict were not made available to the media. Restrictions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic also resulted in the Bulldogs not attending the White House after their 2022 National Championship. Here’s hoping the Bulldogs can three-peat so that their players finally get that trip to DC.

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Jamie Foxx Reportedly “Awake & Alert” At Georgia Hospital

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Following a distressing and shocking medical emergency, recent reports indicate that Jamie Foxx is steadily improving at a Georgia hospital. In fact, close sources shared to People that the actor is “awake and alert” as doctors continue to run tests and monitor his state. Moreover, Martin Lawrence also said that his health is on an upward trend towards healing and wished his family the best. Of course, this doesn’t mean that Foxx is out of the woods yet, but it’s a heartening update on his situation. Fans around the world expressed concern for his emergency, especially as some reports indicated that it could’ve been a much more tragic affair.

Fortunately, most updates since the news of his hospitalization broke reported that he was getting much better. Also, even since the news broke, his family let fans know that his rapid transportation to a medical facility meant prompt healing. “We wanted to share that, my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” Corinne Foxx shared on Instagram. “Luckily, due to quick action and great case, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time. Much love, The Foxx Family.”

Jamie Foxx Is “Awake & Alert” According To New Reports

After Jamie Foxx wound up in the hospital, millions of fans sent an outpour of sympathy and support, including celebrities. For example, LeBron James took to Twitter to share a message to the Collateral star. “Sending my thoughts and prayers to the heavens above to my brother @iamjamiefoxx!!!! Get well and back to yourself SOONER THAN LATER! God willing.” For those unaware, Foxx was in Georgia fill-in the action-comedy flick Back In Action. Unfortunately, it faced many production issues before this much larger emergency.

Even though he’s still hospitalized, more reports indicate not just recovery in the medical center, but recovery on set. During Foxx’s treatment, his stunt double has reportedly been contributing to scenes in his film where he can, so the production is still underway. While that might not fix things completely, at least we’ve gotten mostly positive signs that the 55-year-old pop culture legend will be back soon. On that note, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Jamie Foxx.

Rick Ross’ Buffaloes Roam Around In Angered Neighbor’s Yard

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Rick Ross is making one of his neighbors quite angry, all because he apparently can’t rein in his massive buffaloes. Moreover, his pets often wander into a woman’s yard, who lives on land behind the rapper’s compound in Fayetteville, Georgia. Furthermore, she told TMZ that the two animals in question appeared on her property twice this week, and she’s scared because her kids often play outside. After all, a 2,000-pound beast might pose a danger to small children. For what it’s worth, Ross still hasn’t responded to any of these claims, though it’s unlikely he would in the first place. Hopefully, he still reaches out to his neighbors to address the issue.

Still, it’s one of many lavish elements of the “Hustlin’” MC’s lifestyle, especially when it comes to his home. For example, he recently showed off $5 million porcelain floors as an upgrade to his residence. “I’mma do this over 55,000 square feet, 5 million,” he said on Instagram as he showed off the glossy material. The biggest, you heard me? I’mma be doin’ a moonwalk on you n***as.”

Rick Ross’ Buffaloes Intrude On Neighbor’s Yard

However, when that lavish lifestyle is messing up your yard, it’s understandable that you’d want a bit more supervision. Moreover, the neighbor captured various snapshots of the buffaloes roaming around the yard, as well as pictures of how it got busted up in the process. In addition, she said she went to Ross’ crib to confront him about his pets, but got in a verbal altercation with someone from his team. Maybe he hasn’t reached out to his neighbors at all.

Following that, the neighbor now wants to file a neighbor dispute with the city after unsuccessful attempts to call the police, who told her they can’t handle civil disputes. For now, it seems that the 47-year-old will still be able to let his buffaloes, horses, and bull roam free. Whether it’s new music or new upgrades to his lifestyle, hopefully his next venture doesn’t tread on those around him. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Rick Ross.

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Top Draft Prospect Jalen Carter Issued Arrest Warrant

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Jalen Carter, who is widely projected to be a top-five prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with a crash that killed a teammate and a recruiting staff member at Georgia in January. At the time of the announcement, Carter is in Indianapolis at the NFL scouting combine. He was planning to meet with reporters as part of a media availability on Wednesday. However, a league spokesperson has since told reporters that Carter would not be speaking. They explained that he, as well as five other players, are still conducting physicals.

Lt. Shaun Barnett of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department says that Carter will address the charges when he returns to Georgia. Both reckless driving and racing are misdemeanors in the state. “It is my understanding that Mr. Carter is making arrangements to turn himself in,” Barnett told The Associated Press.

Jalen Carter At Georgia

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 31: Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) during the college football Playoff Semifinal game at the Chick-fil-a Peach Bowl between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes on December 31, 2022 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

“The evidence demonstrated that both vehicles switched between lanes, drove in the center turn lane, drove in opposite lanes of travel, overtook other motorists, and drove at high rates of speed, in an apparent attempt to outdistance each other,” the police statement said. Police added that “alcohol impairment, racing, reckless driving, and speed were significant contributing factors to the crash.”

Georgia coach Kirby Smart reacted to the news in a statement: “The charges announced today are deeply concerning, especially as we are still struggling to cope with the devastating loss of two beloved members of our community. We will continue to cooperate fully with the authorities while supporting these families and assessing what we can learn from this horrible tragedy.”

The crash occurred after the Bulldogs celebrated winning back-to-back national championships. Carter was allegedly racing his 2021 Jeep Trackhawk against the aforementioned 24-year-old recruiting staffer, Chandler LeCroy, who was driving his 2021 Ford Expedition. Offensive lineman Devin Willock also died in the crash.

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Offset Gifted With Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Award

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The Atlanta-Fulton Foundation recently gifted Offset the Legacy in Hip-Hop award from the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus. Moreover, the awarding took place during the 50th annual Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Heritage Dinner celebration on Thursday (February 23). Furthermore, they recognized his indelible contributions not just within music, but also in his community. Many shared their congratulations in the comments, which is unsurprising given the 31-year-old’s incredible impact as part of Migos and beyond. In addition to the ceremony itself, the Foundation congratulated the former trio member on its Instagram page, along with pics of the event.

“On behalf of the Atlanta-Fulton Foundation Board of Directors, congratulations to @offsetyrn for your 2023 Legacy in Hip Hop award from the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus at their 50th annual Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Heritage Dinner celebration on February 23rd, 2023,” they wrote. “Recognizing the many contributions you make to not only music but most importantly our community. Continue to give of yourself for betterment of the community. The award was given by the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus and the Atlanta-Fulton Foundation board members were in attendance of this awesome event.”

Offset Honored With Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Award

Unfortunately, this honor comes after news of Migos officially breaking up, at least according to Quavo. In his new song, he proclaimed that there’s no Migos without the late Takeoff and seemingly shaded Offset as well. While the late Migo’s tragic passing shook all involved’s personal lives, it also carried over into business and career-driven disagreements. For example, Offset’s been in a much-publicized spat with J. Prince over Takeoff’s death. Moreover, Prince found himself caught in allegations that he had something to do with it. Apparently, he perceived many of these accusations to come from the former Migo, and they engaged in a heated back-and-forth.

Regardless, tensions between the Migos members were brewing before Takeoff’s untimely loss, and it hasn’t made them easier to handle. Recently, many believed that Offset and Quavo got into a backstage argument at the Grammys, although Offset’s since denied such claims. While much news surrounding these figures is unfortunately negative as of late, it hopefully won’t erase all the good that each member brought to the world, both individually and as a unit. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest on these stories and on Offset and Migos’ future.