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Regina King Opens Up About Her Son’s Suicide

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Regina King has said she has come to terms with her son’s 2022 suicide. “I respect and understand that he didn’t want to be here anymore. And that’s a hard thing for other people to receive, because they did not live our experience, did not live Ian’s journey,” King told Good Morning America. However, she also noted that his death would always be with her. “I know that I share this grief with everyone, but no one else is Ian’s mom. Only me. And so it’s mine, and the sadness will never go away. It’ll always be with me. And I think I saw somewhere, ‘The sadness is a reminder of how much he means to me,’ you know? Happy sorrow.”

King’s son, Ian, killed himself in 2022. He had struggled with depression for many years. “Of all the things that we had gone through with therapy, psychiatrists, and programs, and Ian was like, ‘I’m tired of talking, Mom,’” King reflected. The interview, which is King’s first major discussion of Ian’s death, has been met with an outpouring of love from fans.

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John Wall Reveals What Stopped Him Taking His Own Life

Elsewhere, John Wall has revealed that he “put a gun to his head” on two separate occasions while battling depression. However, the former NBA star revealed that it was the thought of his two sons that prevented him from pulling the trigger. Wall told the story in order to highlight the seriousness of mental health struggles and to encourage anyone going through the same thing to seek help.

Wall was a mainstay of the Wizards for a decade after the team drafted him first overall in 2010. However, the Wizards being the Wizards, the team never succeeded in building a team around Wall despite his star power. The team made four postseason trips in ten years despite Wall blossoming into a five-time All-Star. Wall was dealt to Houston for Russell Westbrook. However, Wall has been out of the NBA since the 2023 offseason.

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Megan Thee Stallion Announces New Album and ‘The Hot Girl Summer’ Tour

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Megan Thee Stallion isn’t worried about beef; she’s ready to hit the streets. Appearing on Good Morning America, Thee Stallion announced a new album this summer and the supporting Hot Girl Summer tour.

“Oh, we’re having the tour this year. ‘The Hot Girl Summer tour’ is going to be 2024, summertime,” Thee Stallion said. “I feel like I’ve never been able to be outside doing my own thing during the summer, since like 2019. So this is going to be the first time that I drop an album on time for the summer. I do want to give the hotties the Megan Thee Stallion experience.”

You can see Thee Stallion’s feature below.

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Megan Thee Stallion Announces New Album & Tour Amid Nicki Minaj Feud

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Megan Thee Stallion has had a whirlwind the last few days. Overall, this is thanks to her song “Hiss” which took shots at none other than Nicki Minaj. Although many felt like going after Nicki would put Meg in a tough spot, it has seemingly worked out. Yesterday, Nicki dropped the track “Big Foot,” and it did not do very well. In fact, many called it one of Minaj’s worst songs with some of her worst lyrics. While Nicki stands by the track, for now, Meg has the upper hand. In fact, Meg was on Good Morning America today, where she got to make a huge announcement.

Given the release of singles like “Cobra,” and “Hiss,” it has become apparent that Meg would be looking to drop a new album. Well, that fact has been made official. In the clip down below, Meg announced that she has an album dropping this Summer. What makes this fact even more exciting is the fact that she will be pairing the release with a Summer tour. As she noted on GMA, she has never had an album out during a Summer tour. This makes the new release even more exciting for the “Hotties.”

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Megan Thee Stallion Has Big Plans

Unfortunately, a release date for the album has not yet been announced. Instead, fans are simply going to have to wait for Meg to come through with that information at a later place and time. However, if this is a Summer tour, then we could expect an album in late May or early June. Of course, this is simply speculation. Whatever the case, this is an exciting announcement, and given all that has gone on, now was the perfect time to make it.

Tell us your expectations for the new Megan Thee Stallion album, in the comments section below. What features are you hoping for? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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WATCH: Jonathan Majors Reflects on Incident Leading to Assault Conviction: ‘I Shouldn’t Have Been in the Car’

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Jonathan Majors Reflects on Incident Leading to Assault Conviction

Jonathan Majors’s first interview after he was convicted of assault and harassment aired on Good Morning America on Monday morning (Jan. 8).

Speaking with Linsey Davis, Majors recalled the incident and verdict, revealing that he was “absolutely shocked and afraid.”

Majors was convicted of two misdemeanor counts of harassment and assault stemming from an incident with Grace Jabbari. Next for Majors is sentencing on Feb. 6. Majors is believed to receive probation, but could face a year in jail.

During the conversation with Davis, Majors revealed that he believes he is not to blame for the physical injuries that Gabbari received.

“I shouldn’t have been in the car. I shouldn’t have been in the relationship,” Majors said. “If I’m not in the car, none of this is happening. If I leave the relationship, none of this is happening. If I’m man enough or brave enough to say, ‘I want to see someone else’ or ‘I’m done now,’ I’m not in that car. We’re not here. I’m responsible for those things.”

Majros stated he was not responsible for her physical injuries, but added, “I was reckless with her heart, not with her body.”

You can see the clip below.

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Sukihana Calls Out Jonathan Majors For Comparing Megan Good To Coretta Scott King

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Sukihana is tired of hearing Jonathan Majors say Coretta Scott King’s name. She voiced her frustration on Twitter, Monday, after the disgraced actor compared his partner, Megan Good, to King in an interview with Good Morning America.

“Jonathan bet not say Coretta name no more,” Sukihana wrote on Twitter upon seeing the interview. While discussing his relationship with Good, Majors remarked: “She’s an angel. She’s held me down like… a Coretta. I’m so blessed to have her. You know, the relationship is still fresh, but, you know, I think I found her.”

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Jonathan Majors & Megan Good Leave The Courthouse

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 15: Actor Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good leave the courthouse following closing arguments in Majors’ domestic violence trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on December 15, 2023 in New York City. Majors had plead not guilty but faces up to a year in jail if convicted on misdemeanor charges of assault and harassment of an ex-girlfriend. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images)

Elsewhere, Majors reflected more broadly on the support he’s received from those around him. “I’m really blessed. I’m surrounded by people who love me, who care about me. But this has been very, very, very hard, and very difficult, and confusing in many ways. But I’m standing,” he said, while noting he hasn’t been able to see his daughter because of the case. “Everything has kinda gone away. And it’s just me now, you know, and my lovely, you know, partner, [actress] Meagan [Good], and my dogs.” Check out Sukihana’s response to Majors’ interview below.

Sukihana Is Tired Of Jonathan Majors

Majors will appear in court, once again, on February 6th for his sentencing hearing. He was convicted on one count of misdemeanor third-degree assault and one count of second-degree harassment, last month. He faces up to a year in prison. Be on the lookout for further updates on Jonathan Majors on HotNewHipHop.

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Jonathan Majors Maintains His Innocence In First Interview Since Guilty Verdict

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Last month, the year-long drama of Jonathan Majors assault trial finally came to a close. It came to a close with Majors being found guilty of assault and harassment, the two lesser of the four charges originally brought against him. He’s due to be sentenced next month and could face up to a year in prison. Many expect him to escape his sentencing without being his with any actual time behind bars.

In an interview that aired this morning on Good Morning America Majors broke his silence. He spoke out on the results of the trial for the first time since the verdict was handed down. In the interview he maintains his innocence despite the guilty ruling from the jury. He says in the interview that he was “shocked” by the verdict and that he believed the evidence was in his favor. He also uses the interview to defend a controversial leaked audio snippet. In the recording, he tells his ex-gf she needs to be more like Michelle Obama and Coretta Scott King. He stood behind the message and claimed he was just standing behind women he idolized. Check out Majors’ full interview below.

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Jonathan Majors “Shocked” By Trial Verdict

Elsewhere in the interview Majors made other claims that go fan’s attention. He confessed to cheating in the situation and claims that he could have avoided the whole situation if he had simply been “man enough” to just end the relationship instead of cheat. Majors also sent plenty of praise directed at his new girlfriend Meagan Good. Good was often spotted alongside him throughout the proceedings of his trial.

Some were surprised that Majors chose GMA for his interview in the first place. That’s because its network ABC is owned by Disney. Disney also owns Marvel, who recently cut Jonathan Majors from their Cinematic Universe series of superhero films. What do you think of Jonathan Majors first interview since he was found guilty in his recent assault trial? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Jonathan Majors Tearfully Reflects On Assault Conviction In ABC Interview Trailer

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Last month, Jonathan Majors was found guilty of assaulting his ex, Grace Jabbari. The California native’s career has taken a major hit since the verdict was announced. In December, Marvel confirmed their decision to cut ties with him. He’s currently awaiting sentencing, which is set to take place on February 6. Majors could be looking at up to a year behind bars.

Earlier this week, it was revealed that the Emmy-nominated actor will be sitting down with ABC‘s Linsey Davis on Good Morning America for his first post-trial interview. In a new trailer, Majors grows emotional as he reflects on being convicted of reckless assault. “It’s been hard,” he says, wiping tears from his eyes. “Do you think you’ll ever work in Hollywood again? Davis asks.

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Jonathan Majors Gets Emotional In New Interview Trailer

The trailer cut off there, and viewers will have to wait for the full interview to drop on Monday to hear his response. According to his attorney, Priya Chaudhry, Majors “looks forward to fully clearing his name.” In a statement to NBC News, she explained that jurors weren’t convinced that he intentionally hurt Jabbari during their NYC spat. In security footage from the incident, Majors is seen pushing Jabbari into an SUV during an argument.

“It is clear that the jury did not believe Grace Jabbari’s story of what happened in the SUV because they found that Mr. Majors did not intentionally cause any injuries to her. We are grateful for that,” Chaudhry said. “We are disappointed, however, that despite not believing Ms. Jabbari, the jury nevertheless found that Mr. Majors was somehow reckless while she was attacking him.” What do you think of Jonathan Majors getting emotional while reflecting on being convicted of assault? Are you looking forward to watching his full Good Morning America interview? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Missy Elliott Honored To Be First Female Rapper In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

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This years induction ceremony for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame will take place this weekend. The inductees include Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against The Machine, The Spinners, and Missy Elliott. Missy in particular stood out to many as she’s set to be the first female rapper ever inducted into the hall. In a recent interview on Good Morning America she discussed how it felt to be honored by the hall and in particular to be the first female rapper.

She spoke on how distant a possibility it seemed at first for her to ever end up somewhere like the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, but she’s thrilled and honored to be there. Elliott specifically said that “words can’t describe” just how honored she is to be a part of it all. Subsequently she concluded the interview by addressing the common criticisms that rap artists don’t belong in a “rock & roll” hall of fame. She defended the genre saying “no matter what people say the hip-hop world is something special and unique.” Check out the full interview below.

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Missy Elliott Talks Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction

Missy joins a pretty elite class of rappers who have been inducted into the hall. Additionally Jay-Z, LL Cool J, The Notorious B.I.G., Tupac Shakur, N.W.A, Public Enemy, The Beastie Boys, Run-DMC and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five precede her as rap acts to be let in.

Missy is seen by many as one of the quintessential women of hip hop. That’s why fans were so surprised to see her left out of Netflix’s Ladies First docuseries earlier this year. One place she does get her credit is in discussions of “Verzuz” battles. She’s often cited as being unbeatable in a hypothetical Verzuz. Even Busta Rhymes said he didn’t want to challenge her. What do you think of Missy Elliott’s perspective on being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Juicy J Was Forced To Change His Outfit On “Good Morning America”

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Earlier this week, Juicy J went on Good Morning America to talk about his new memoir. While the resulting videos have already been making the rounds, the rapper took to Instagram to share some behind-the-scenes details. He says that he turned up to the set in a straight jacket and mask. The outfit also appears in a picture he shares where he’s looking like Hannibal Lecter. Unsurprisingly, Good Morning America made him change his outfit for his actual on-air interview. He explains that the pink sweater and sunglasses he ended up wearing were his replacement outfit for the appearance.

Fans in the comments wondered why Juicy J chose that fit in the first place. “Lol wtf. Why pull up to Good Morning America in a straight jacket???😂😂😂😂 Thats wild asl to me,” reads one of the top comments on the post. Other fans replied with gifs of Juicy and of Hannibal Lecter. Others did actually give the rapper his credit for the quality of his fit in the first place. Check out the pictures and videos below.

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Juicy J Had To Change His Outfit For “Good Morning America”

Earlier this year, Juicy J’s fellow Three 6 Mafia member Gangsta Boo shockingly passed away. Though some of the details surrounding her death have been have been contested, the general consensus is that she died due to an accidental overdose. In a recent interview, Juicy J claimed that he recognized that something was wrong and wished he could have done something. “It’s scary but it’s real sh*t. When she walked off something was telling me like, ‘she’s gonna die,’” he said.

Juicy J also shared his appreciation for the influence that Three 6 Mafia still have on hip hop. He said in a tweet that he appreciated rappers who still reference and sample the group’s work. What do you think of Juicy J being forced to change hit fit to appear on Good Morning America? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Jeezy Explains Meaning Behind “Adversity For Sale” Book Title

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Jeezy recently discussed the title of his new book, Adversity For Sale, explaining that he hopes the memoir serves as inspiration for his audience to achieve their dreams. He spoke about the book during a new sit-down with Good Morning America.

“I think people always tell you about their success stories, but one thing that I’ve learned about life is that in every failure there’s a lesson,” Jeezy said. “And every time I ever failed it set me up for my next task. I think to share your failures with your community and your peers and people that love you. They’ll just start to understand that it’s never too late, and that they can always push through, because sometimes you get in situations where you think it’s the end when it’s really the beginning.”

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ATLANTA, GA – JULY 25: Young Jeezy performs at Jeezy Presents TM101: 10 Year Anniversary at The Fox Theatre on July 25, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

He continued: “This book is for people who want to do better today than they did yesterday because, especially being a Black man in America, coming up we always had to fight to get our voice heard, and I think this book can help anybody who has to fight to get to where they’re trying to be. Because you have to start from the bottom to get to the top. But once you get to the top you gotta know how to stay there. Success is about you.” Check out Jeezy’s full comments below.

Jeezy Discusses “Adversity For Sale” On “Good Morning America”

Jeezy has been promoting the book in interviews for weeks. Speaking with PEOPLE, he reflected on a difficult stretch in his life when he contemplated suicide.  The “brief moment” lasted while he was attending a Youth Challenge program in Fort Stewart, Georgia. In other interviews, he’s discussed how he transitioned from being a drug dealer to a full-time rapper. Adversity For Sale is available now.

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