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ScHoolboy Q Reveals He Made Enough Money From Golf Take A Break From Rap

April 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

ScHoolboy Q is perhaps the most notorious golfer in all of hip-hop. The rapper has frequently spoken out about how much he loves the sport and even collaborated with a PGA Tour video game a few years ago. While it was passion that originally led him to the sport, he revealed in a recent appearance on Lil Yachty’s podcast what kept him there. He was funding his time between new rap releases with money he made from golf.

“I don’t kick it in the studio no more,” Q said at the beginning of the conversation. He went onto explain the ways that rapping was lucrative for him, but he also made quite a bit of money from playing golf. “I was able to relax for five years. I made a lot of money off rap, but golf helped me a lot,” he revealed. Unfortunately, there was more to the story. He opened up on refusing numerous endorsement deals because of alleged racism and the desire for him to appear “more black.” Check out the full podcast appearance he made below.

ScHoolboy Q Talks Golf Winnings

The podcast appearance comes off the release of Q’s first new album in 5 years Blue Lips. It’s received a refreshing amount of praise from both fans and critics following his least beloved album to date Crash Talk in 2019. Since the release of the album he’s been reminding everyone how funny he is with one viral moment after another while appearing on various shows and podcasts.

The album features an impressive roster of talent but it also had another high-profile appearance. Q revealed that he was in the early stages of working on a song with A$AP Rocky for the record. The collaboration eventually fell through when the pair found themselves too busy to finish it. What do you think of ScHoolboy Q revealing that he made enough money from golf to “relax for 5 years?” Do you think he’s the definitive golfer in all of hip-hop? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Schoolboy Q Took Five Years Off From Music Because He Made So Much Money From Golf — But There Was A Downside, Too

April 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It should come as no secret by now that Schoolboy Q loves golf. He’s talked before about how the sport helped him learn about himself as a person and he even partnered with 2K Games for the rollout for PGA Tour 2K21, appearing in the game’s launch trailer and performing at the game’s launch party in Los Angeles.

However, rap fans may not appreciate his love for the game as much when they learn it was one of the main reasons for the five-year gap between his last two albums, 2019’s Crash Talk and the newly released Blue Lips. Appearing on Lil Yachty’s podcast A Safe Space, Q recalled how he got into golf via a bet, but ended up making so much from his secondary career, it basically funded his hiatus from rap. “I don’t kick it in the studio no more,” he said after joking that his “studio budget is silly.”

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“I was able to relax for five years,” he said. “I made a lot of money off rap, but golf helped me a lot.”

It should be no secret either that music is… not the most lucrative career. For every multi-millionaire, there are dozens of artists grinding to make ends meet — and for every one of them, there are even more whose dreams never make it past local stages in dive bars [raises hand]. So for Q, having some level of celebrity — and the perseverance to polish his game to serious levels — golf turned out to be a blessing for the South Central rapper because of endorsement deals.

Unfortunately, there was also a dark side: He says he fell back from endorsements and appearances because of racialized disrespect he experienced, such as being asked to wear grills to appear “more Black.”

You can watch the full interview above.

Freddie Gibbs Blasts “Carnival” While Golfing

March 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Freddie Gibbs has followed his Blue Lips collaborator ScHoolboy Q to the links as the rapper posted up at a driving range this week. Gibbs was seen hitting balls at a range while playing “Carnival“, the stand-out track from Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s Vultures 1. Gibbs also appeared on the album, featuring on the track “Back To Me”. However, with the exception of the featured artists on “Carnival”, all other featured performances were officially uncredited.

However, golf is something that Gibbs has done for a while. He reportedly took up the sport during the early days of COVID quarantining but readily admitted he isn’t very good. “My handicap? I don’t know. It might be like a minus three or some shit. I’m bad. I’m trash. Definitely not a good golfer,” he told Complex in 2020. Maybe ScHoolboy can give Gibbs some pointers next time they link up. After all, ScHoolboy has participated in PGA Pro-Am tournaments as recently as 2022.

ScHoolboy Q Doesn’t Want Bobbi Althoff Interview

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As mentioned, golf is something that is taken a little more seriously by Gibbs’ recent collaborator, ScHoolboy Q. However, something ScHoolboy has no interest in is an interview with Bobbi Althoff. “F-ck outta here [laughing emoji],” the rapper wrote on X when a fan suggested the idea. Despite the fan calling the idea “legendary”, ScHoolboy doesn’t appear to be too thrilled with the suggestion. Is this an interview you’d want to see? Let us know in the comments.

However, it’s understandable why he would not want the interview. After all, Althoff’s style is not for everyone. Furthermore, Althoff faced accusations of racism following the release of promotional clips for her interview with Scarlett Johansson. Specifically, Althoff has been criticized for seemingly being a lot more personable and engaging with Johansson compared to her previous viral interviews with Drake, Shaq, and Offset. While Althoff maintains her deadpan style in the Johansson clips, there is less of her now-signature stand-off demeanor that drove the engagement to her previous interviews.

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DJ Khaled Shows Off Tommy Hilfiger Golf Collab To Travis Scott: Watch

February 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DJ Khaled has proven himself to be a jack of trades at this point in his life. Overall, he started off as a DJ who then built enough contacts to be friends with everyone. For years, he has been releasing anthems and dropping albums with some of the biggest artists in hip-hop. Later this year, he will be coming out with a new project, and fans are excited to hear what he has in store. After all, this new body of work is supposed to come with two tracks that have Drake on them. We also imagine artists like Lil Baby, Quavo, Travis Scott, and perhaps even Lil Wayne will make appearances.

Recently, we reported on how DJ Khaled teamed up with Gatorade for a new capsule. Well, in addition to Gatorade, he has also teamed up with Tommy Hilfiger. They have new golf apparel which contains the iconic Hilfiger aesthetic and colors but with We The Best branding. Khaled is very excited about this collaboration, as he should be. In fact, he was so excited, that he went and found Travis Scott so that he could show him.

DJ Khaled Meets Up With Travis Scott

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In the video above, you can see that Travis and Khaled were excited to see each other. Moreover, we got a great look at one of the polos, which is a focal point of the collection. Once again, it is an example of Khaled showcasing that he has the appeal to crossover into all sorts of niches.

Let us know what you think of the new DJ Khaled collection, in the comments section below. Will you be copping anything from it? Also, did you get a chance to check out his new Gatorade collab? 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 and their upcoming projects. There is a lot of great music on the way in 2024.

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Nick Saban Golfs With 50 Cent And Travis Scott

February 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nick Saban is clearly enjoying retirement as he teamed up with 50 Cent and Travis Scott at a charity golf event last weekend. Saban hit the links in Palm Beach as part of the Mr. October Celebrity Golf Classic. Hosted by former MLB superstar Reggie Jackson (Mr. October), Saban’s pairing for the event was Fif and Scott. The event raised over $1M for Jackson’s foundation, which helps acquire STEM funding.

Saban is an avid golfer and has been throughout his tenured coaching career. He is neighbors with Tiger Woods after purchasing a property in Jupiter, Florida last year. Furthermore, he is also the partial owner of the Waterall Club, a private golf community in Clayton, Georgia.

Nick Saban Says Retirement Was Not Due to NIL

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Meanwhile, Saban, who is less than a month removed from his shock retirement, has insisted that he did not retire due to NIL. “Don’t make it about that. It’s not about that. To me, if you choose to coach, you don’t need to be complaining about all that stuff. You need to adjust to it and adapt to it and do the best you can under the circumstances and not complain about it,” Saban told ESPN. While Saban had previously expressed doubts about NIL, namely that is could create a “pay to play” system, he also acknowledged that it was the future of college athletes.

First reported by ESPN, Saban announced his retirement on January 10. Saban hung up his headset after 17 seasons with the Crimson Tide. Saban led Alabama to six national titles and finished the 2023 season with a Rose Bowl loss to eventual champions Michigan. Saban’s coaching journey began all the way back in 1973 as a graduate assistant at Kent State. His first head coaching role was at Toledo in 1990. He would hold the same position at Michigan State, LSU, and the Miami Dolphins before coming to Alabama in 2007. He immediately turned around an ailing program, turning them into them into the powerhouse they are today.

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Drake Is Bad At Golf But Still Plays For This One Reason

December 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Drake has always been someone who likes to try new things. Overall, we have seen this on social media, time and time again. Now, he has all the time in the world to engage in past times and other activities. He has vowed to take a break from the rap game, and although he has a tour with J. Cole next year, he still has a nice break. Throughout the past few weeks, he has been in Turks & Caicos, enjoying the sun as the Winter approaches. It has been a nice vacation for him as he cools out in his favorite spot.

As it turns out, Drizzy recently took a page out of the DJ Khaled paybook. In the Instagram post below, you can see that he took to the golf course to enjoy a round of the sport. As many of you already know, golf is a difficult and oftentimes frustrating sport. It can be hard to really break any ground, and for the most part, you can never really be consistent at it. Only the pros are getting consistent scores and hitting the fairway every time. Drake is well-aware of this, and he is very realistic about his skill.

Drake On The Golf Course

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“I’m trash at this sport but the drinks are hitting,” Drake wrote in his caption. Overall, the drinks are a huge reason to play golf. Furthermore, there is a social aspect to it as you usually play with a group of friends. Although you could have a rough round, being around your buddies does make the whole experience more palatable. Hopefully, with each round of golf that he plays, Drizzy gets at least a little bit better. After all, you don’t want to be bad at the sport forever, especially if you hit the links often.

Let us know your thoughts on golf, in the comments section below. What is the best score you’ve ever gotten? 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 and their upcoming releases.

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Tiger Woods And Nike Allegedly Split After 27-Year Partnership

December 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

According to anonymous sources, Tiger Woods and Nike are reportedly ending their partnership after 27 years. It’s unclear what has caused this split. However, Woods has not used Nike clubs since 2016, when they discontinued their brand. Furthermore, he has been rocking FootJoy brand footwear since at least 2022. Despite this, there has been no formal announcement about any sort of separation.

Woods is slowly rehabbing from an injury that has kept him out of playing for the last few years. Last week, he appeared in just his third tournament of the year. He finished 18th, recording a par finish. However, he is expected to participate in the PNC Championship next week. That should give observers a chance to see if his apparel brands change. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge. However, it is important to note that is currently an unsubstantiated rumor.

Tiger Woods’ Son Wins High School Title

Meanwhile, Woods’ 14-year-old son Charlie has captured a state title with his high school golf team in Florida. Woods finished 26th overall in the standings and fourth out of his five-player team from The Benjamin School. It is the fourth state title for the school out of Palm Beach Gardens. Woods shot 78 and 76 over two days in aid of the team’s title ambitions.

However, more notably, it means that Charlie has a title that his father doesn’t. At the time of Tiger’s education, California didn’t hold a state championship. Instead, Tiger won a series of regional championships throughout the early 90s. Despite this, Tiger also won the US Junior Amateur around the same time. Woods later played at Stanford for two years before turning pro in 1996. Furthermore, he went on to win his first major the following year in 1997.

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DJ Khaled Shows Off An Impossible Drive In His Motivational ‘Til Next Time’ Album Trailer

August 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

There is no way you can still watch DJ Khaled’s over-the-top social media videos and come away thinking he isn’t in on the joke. If you do, then the trailer for his next album, Til Next Time will hopefully finally relieve you of that mistaken notion. As ridiculous as his social media videos can get, he goes even bigger here, tapping his current obsession with golf and combining it with his usual motivational volubility.

He not only chips in an exceptional shot from fairway, but then he also smacks a drive completely off the course and around the globe, proving he’s got a sense of humor about all this. He’s joined on the links by his two sons, who look to have a firm handle on the basics. The trailer clocks in at around four minutes, reflecting his maximalist production tendencies, while the beat playing in the background promises an epic, cinematic bent to his next project.

According to a press release, the Til Next Time is Khaled’s first album under his joint venture with Def Jam, and its first single, “Supposed To Be Loved” featuring Lil Baby, Future, and Lil Uzi Vert, is dropping this Friday, August 11.

Watch DJ Khaled’s Til Next Time album trailer above.

DJ Khaled Cops Major Weight Loss From Golf Hobby

August 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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

DJ Khaled — 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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Sukihana & Webbie Hit The Golf Course With Sultry Snaps

August 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Sukihana’s one of pop culture’s most fervent and recent social media obsessions, turning heads with her antics link-ups, and perspective. As wild as it’s been to see her become a star, there have been plenty of unexpected moments along the way. For example, Sexyy Red brought her out for her Rolling Loud Miami set, which was a great moment for both up-and-coming rappers and a great moment of solidarity. Overall, it seems like she’s everywhere these days, and clearly having a great time and advancing her career as a result of all those travels. However, when it comes to her celebrity meetings, nothing could’ve prepared us for her crossover with a 2000s rap star.

Moreover, Sukihana and Webbie recently hit the golf course together, which left many on social media quite surprised. Regardless of the oddity of that pairing, they still seemed to enjoy themselves, with Suki posting various pictures of their outing. Sure, there were a couple of them on the green together teeing up their next shot, but also one of the “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” star spreading herself out on the green. “You can take me out the ghetto but the ghetto ain’t never leaving me, webbietrill,” she captioned her pics.

Sukihana Shares Golf Course Pics With Webbie

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In addition, it’s actually been a busy few days for Sukihana when it comes to unexpected celebrity encounters. Another one of those came this week when she finally saw Dr. Umar in person after thirsting for him and having some online back and forth. Still, it seemed like they only posed for some quick pictures and a nice chat, because the Delaware native clarified that they didn’t have the spiritually guided meeting she expected. “I didn’t have the meeting with Dr.Umar yet but when I do I feel like I’m going to come out a whole different woman,” she tweeted.

Meanwhile, this is at least better social media attention than what the Baton Rouge rapper got recently. A lot of people clowned his crop top fit online, but he seemed to shrug it off, albeit with a bit of annoyance. Maybe Suki can give him some style advice in the next few weeks. On that note, come back to HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Sukihana and Webbie.

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