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Gunna Throws Football At Rams Game, Fans In Awe Of His Skills: Watch

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For someone who spent the first few months of 2023 on the outskirts of the industry for “snitching” on Young Thug, Gunna’s comeback has been incredible. Even with those he used to call close friends and frequent collaborators taking shots at him online and in their music, the Atlanta-based artist has remained focused on himself. Not only did he provide his fans with a surprise featureless album accompanied by several visuals, but Gunna also found time to completely level up physically.

Since summertime, he’s been steeping out with completely renewed confidence, and it only seems to grow stronger with each passing month. As Thugger prepares to stand trial for his RICO case, Wunna is doing his part to keep YSL going strong with new singles. To kick off November, he linked up with Turbo for “Bachelor,” and before that, we heard the fashion-lover on Victor Thompson and Ehis “D” Greatest’s “This Year (Blessings) [Remix].” Even with so much pressure on his shoulders to deliver more music, Gunna is still taking time for himself to do the things he loves.

Read More: Young Thug & YSL’s RICO Trial Will Accept Rap Lyrics As Evidence, Judge Decides

Gunna Continues to Live His Best Life Post-Plea Deal

Over the weekend, the 30-year-old was one of many famous faces at the Los Angeles Rams game. He looked to be in great spirits and even proved how much work he’s put in at the gym by throwing a football with serious strength. In the clip above, everyone in the area cheers Gunna on after he impresses them with his arm, and the internet is largely having the same reaction. “Ni**a turned his life around,” one person pointed out in @akademiks’ Instagram comment section.

The Rams game isn’t the only place where Gunna’s been looking fresh and fit this month. Not long before his football arm went viral, the “fukumean” hitmaker shared new photos from the studio. It’s unclear what he has in store to follow a Gift & a Curse, but we’re curious to see how the YSL star will manage to top one of his most impressive bodies of work to date. Check out Wunna’s latest pics at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Read More: Gunna Cooks Up Something Good In New Studio Pics

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Meek Mill Reacts to Decision to Use Lyrics in YSL: ‘Locking Us for Rapping’

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The news of lyrics used in the upcoming Young Thug and YSL Rico trial has shaken Hip-Hop. One of the artists speaking out is Meek Mill, acknowledging his fear for the future.

“Locking us for rapping got me scared to do a interview free Jeff free Lucci,” Meek wrote on X.

With a trial date set for the YSL Rico case, a Fulton County judge ruled to allow song lyrics to be used as evidence under certain conditions.

According to WSB-TV, Judge Ural Glanville conditionally admitted 17 sets of lyrics that prosecutors can use as evidence against Young Thug and his five remaining co-defendants. There must be grounds to use the lyrics in court.

In opposition to the ruling, Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, stated the decision was against free speech. Meanwhile, the prosecutor saw it as deeper.

“Your honor, someone can look at that indictment and say one thing’s for sure, that’s not fantasy, people are dead and murdered and a gang exist,” said Mike Carlson, prosecutor.

Earlier this week, another co-defendant in the YSL RICO case reached a plea deal. Derontae Bebee has accepted a 15-year sentence, split into five years in prison with ten years in probation.

According to Fox 5-Atlanta, Bebee, also known as “Bee” and “B,” agreed to the plea deal with Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville. Bebee’s attorney, Durante Partridge, stated a high level of work went into the deal. “We’ve worked very hard on this,” Partridge said.

He added, “Fifteen serve 5 versus the opportunity to serve life plus in prison, you know, we definitely moved in the right direction.”

Judge Glanville urged Bebee to set a new life for himself. “You’re 23 years old, you’ve had enough trials in your life at this point in time,” he said. “Time to be able to reclaim your own life.”

After the deal, there are six defendants, including Young Thug, set to go to trial on Nov. 27.

The jury selection in the YSL Rico cause is coming to a close. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 50 jurors have qualified for the case, and there was a selection of 12 jurors and six alternates. The trial date is expected to start on Nov. 27.

According to 11Alive, Judge Ural Glanville would begin seating the jury on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The seating comes from the Georgia speedy trial law.

Young Thug put in a request for a speedy trial after his arrest last year but the jury selection process began in January and has lasted until the decision from Glanville. The selection is considered to be “the longest in Georgia” history.

Recent attempts to secure a bond for Young Thug have been denied, as Young THug’s legal team states he is struggling with jail conditions and has gained weight.

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The Biggest Surprises And Snubs Of The 2024 Grammy Nominations

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The 2024 Grammy Awards nominations have been announced, and as usual, there are plenty of surprises and snubs to discuss. Although the Recording Academy added some new categories this year to accommodate the emergence of Afropop as a global force, it looks like another growing genre was left out in the cold. Meanwhile, as country music experiences a resurgence, some of the genre’s most dominant stars missed out on the biggest looks of the year. And even though the Grammys have taken huge steps in addressing the awards’ shortcomings in rap and R&B, they appear to have overlooked some of the year’s most talked-about projects and artists.

Here are the biggest surprises and snubs of the 2024 Grammy nominations.

PinkPantheress Wasn’t Nominated Despite A Breakout Year

“Boy’s A Liar” was one of the biggest hits of the past year, sticking its index finger directly on the pulse of the zeitgeist. From predicting the resurgence of the 2-step/garage sounds that shaped huge hits like “Seven” and “Super Shy” (more on them later) to introducing the non-rap-fan population to the pop culture juggernaut that is Ice Spice, “Boy’s A Liar” was an inescapable phenomenon and the fact that PinkPantheress couldn’t get a record, song, or Best New Artist nomination speaks to both how competitive the field was this year and how much further the Academy has to go in bridging that pesky generation gap.

Barbie Took Over

Here’s how dominant the Barbie soundtrack was this year: the Best Song Written For Visual Media category only features ONE non-Barbie song (Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” from Wakanda Forever) and a Barbie song is nominated in both eligible Big Four categories, as well as for Rap Song of the Year. The doll who does it all is practically guaranteed at least one win at this year’s awards — even at the cost of me and my editor’s bet about “Peaches” from Mario and “Dear Alien” from Asteroid City. And Across The Spider-Verse deserved more.

Foo Fighters Weren’t Nominated For Album Of The Year

In somewhat of a break from Grammy tradition, Foo Fighters’ But Here We Are wasn’t nominated for Album Of The Year, despite the recent death of drummer Taylor Hawkins and the album’s emotional material. It’s grim to think about, but in past years, you could reliably expect a consolation posthumous nomination. It’s downright disheartening to think that this time the Grammys ignored the macabre tradition.

Country Dominated The Charts But Got (Mostly) Shut Out Of The Big Four

The general awards are always controversial but there’s an argument to be made here. While the Big Four are almost never actually tied to commercial achievement — hello Esperanza Spalding — Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, and Morgan Wallen all utterly dominated the charts this year, yet it appears that if this was taken into consideration, it wasn’t enough to lift them out of their respective niches. Perhaps the ideological fractures in that fanbase had an effect. At least there is Jelly Roll.

Where Are The K-Pop Stars?

During the eligibility period this past year, a bunch of songs from K-pop acts took over the American charts. Fifty Fifty’s “Cupid” has been impossible to get away from (I may or may not have tried), New Jeans’ “Super Shy” became a mall P.A. mainstay, and Jung Kook’s solo hit “Seven” peaked at No. 1 on the Hot 100. What makes K-pop’s absence from this year’s nominations stranger is how ubiquitous K-pop has been at the Grammys for the past handful of years, with BTS performing “Dynamite” in 2021 and “Yet To Come” earning a history-making nomination in 2022.

Reggaeton And Latin Trap Were Locked Out Too

Take everything said about K-pop above and translate it into Spanish. Sure, there’s a Latin Grammys, but that smells suspiciously of “separate but equal,” you know? You’d think Bad Bunny or Karol G would warrant a nod, even if Grammys voters could hardly be expected to tunnel all the way down to discover newer breakout artists like Myke Towers or Rauw Alejandro. Again, with the Latin Grammys coming just a few weeks after the “standard issue” ceremony, perhaps interested voters were just too distracted to manage both sets of ballots. Still, it’s a black mark for sure.

Gunna Didn’t Make The Cut For Best Rap Album

Yes, awards nominations are subjective, but there’s a general consensus among rap fans online — corroborated by chart performance — that Gunna had one of the standout albums of the year, if not the only one with any real staying power. Yet, it seems Grammy voters went for the lowest-hanging fruit: Killer Mike and Nas are obvious “prestige” picks for the Gen X hip-hop heads that mostly make up the part of the Academy most well-versed in rap (heyo), while Drake and Travis Scott are brand-friendly pop mainstays. However Utopia only spent four weeks on the Billboard 200 — a massive drop off from his last two projects, and reception was largely lukewarm. Metro Boomin is a nice addition, but again, for the wrong album (Across The Spider-Verse getting snubbed is going to give me heartburn for the rest of the year).

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

The Biggest Surprises/Snubs Of The 2024 Grammy Nominations

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Getty Image/Merle Cooper

The 2024 Grammy Awards nominations have been announced, and as usual, there are plenty of surprises and snubs to discuss. Although the Recording Academy added some new categories this year to accommodate the emergence of Afropop as a global force, it looks like another growing genre was left out in the cold. Meanwhile, as country music experiences a resurgence, some of the genre’s most dominant stars missed out on the biggest looks of the year. And even though the Grammys have taken huge steps in addressing the awards’ shortcomings in rap and R&B, they appear to have overlooked some of the year’s most talked-about projects and artists.

Here are the biggest surprises and snubs of the 2024 Grammy nominations.

PinkPantheress Wasn’t Nominated Despite A Breakout Year

“Boy’s A Liar” was one of the biggest hits of the past year, sticking its index finger directly on the pulse of the zeitgeist. From predicting the resurgence of the 2-step/garage sounds that shaped huge hits like “Seven” and “Super Shy” (more on them later) to introducing the non-rap-fan population to the pop culture juggernaut that is Ice Spice, “Boy’s A Liar” was an inescapable phenomenon and the fact that PinkPantheress couldn’t get a record, song, or Best New Artist nomination speaks to both how competitive the field was this year and how much further the Academy has to go in bridging that pesky generation gap.

Barbie Took Over

Here’s how dominant the Barbie soundtrack was this year: the Best Song Written For Visual Media category only features ONE non-Barbie song (Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” from Wakanda Forever) and a Barbie song is nominated in both eligible Big Four categories, as well as for Rap Song of the Year. The doll who does it all is practically guaranteed at least one win at this year’s awards — even at the cost of me and my editor’s bet about “Peaches” from Mario and “Dear Alien” from Asteroid City. And Across The Spider-Verse deserved more.

Foo Fighters Weren’t Nominated For Album Of The Year

In somewhat of a break from Grammy tradition, Foo Fighters’ But Here We Are wasn’t nominated for Album Of The Year, despite the recent death of drummer Taylor Hawkins and the album’s emotional material. It’s grim to think about, but in past years, you could reliably expect a consolation posthumous nomination. It’s downright disheartening to think that this time the Grammys ignored the macabre tradition.

Country Dominated The Charts But Got (Mostly) Shut Out Of The Big Four

The general awards are always controversial but there’s an argument to be made here. While the Big Four are almost never actually tied to commercial achievement — hello Esperanza Spalding — Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, and Morgan Wallen all utterly dominated the charts this year, yet it appears that if this was taken into consideration, it wasn’t enough to lift them out of their respective niches. Perhaps the ideological fractures in that fanbase had an effect. At least there is Jelly Roll.

Where Are The K-Pop Stars?

During the eligibility period this past year, a bunch of songs from K-pop acts took over the American charts. Fifty Fifty’s “Cupid” has been impossible to get away from (I may or may not have tried), New Jeans’ “Super Shy” became a mall P.A. mainstay, and Jung Kook’s solo hit “Seven” peaked at No. 1 on the Hot 100. What makes K-pop’s absence from this year’s nominations stranger is how ubiquitous K-pop has been at the Grammys for the past handful of years, with BTS performing “Dynamite” in 2021 and “Yet To Come” earning a history-making nomination in 2022.

Reggaeton And Latin Trap Were Locked Out Of The Big Awards, Too

Take everything said about K-pop above and translate it into Spanish. Sure, there’s a Latin Grammys, but that smells suspiciously of “separate but equal,” you know? You’d think Peso Pluma or Karol G would warrant a nod, even if Grammys voters could hardly be expected to tunnel all the way down to discover newer breakout artists like Myke Towers or Rauw Alejandro. Again, with the Latin Grammys coming just a few weeks after the “standard issue” ceremony, perhaps interested voters were just too distracted to manage both sets of ballots. Still, it’s a black mark for sure.

Gunna Didn’t Make The Cut For Best Rap Album

Yes, awards nominations are subjective, but there’s a general consensus among rap fans online — corroborated by chart performance — that Gunna had one of the standout albums of the year, if not the only one with any real staying power. Yet, it seems Grammy voters went for the lowest-hanging fruit: Killer Mike and Nas are obvious “prestige” picks for the Gen X hip-hop heads that mostly make up the part of the Academy most well-versed in rap (heyo), while Drake and Travis Scott are brand-friendly pop mainstays. However, Utopia only spent four weeks on the Billboard 200 — a massive drop off from his last two projects, and reception was largely lukewarm. Metro Boomin is a nice addition, but again, for the wrong album (Across The Spider-Verse getting snubbed is going to give me heartburn for the rest of the year).

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Judge Glanville Rules for Lyrics to be Used in YSL Trial

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Here Comes the Judge: Meet Ural D. Glanville, the Judge in Charge of the Young Thug/YSL Case

With a trial date set for the YSL Rico case, a Fulton County judge ruled to allow song lyrics to be used as evidence under certain conditions.

According to WSB-TV, Judge Ural Glanville conditionally admitted 17 sets of lyrics that prosecutors can use as evidence against Young Thug and his five remaining co-defendants. There must be grounds to use the lyrics in court.

In opposition to the ruling, Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, stated the decision was against free speech. Meanwhile, the prosecutor saw it as deeper.

“Your honor, someone can look at that indictment and say one thing’s for sure, that’s not fantasy, people are dead and murdered and a gang exist,” said Mike Carlson, prosecutor.

Earlier this week, another co-defendant in the YSL RICO case reached a plea deal. Derontae Bebee has accepted a 15-year sentence, split into five years in prison with ten years in probation.

According to Fox 5-Atlanta, Bebee, also known as “Bee” and “B,” agreed to the plea deal with Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville. Bebee’s attorney, Durante Partridge, stated a high level of work went into the deal. “We’ve worked very hard on this,” Partridge said.

He added, “Fifteen serve 5 versus the opportunity to serve life plus in prison, you know, we definitely moved in the right direction.”

Judge Glanville urged Bebee to set a new life for himself. “You’re 23 years old, you’ve had enough trials in your life at this point in time,” he said. “Time to be able to reclaim your own life.”

After the deal, there are six defendants, including Young Thug, set to go to trial on Nov. 27.

The jury selection in the YSL Rico cause is coming to a close. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 50 jurors have qualified for the case, and there was a selection of 12 jurors and six alternates. The trial date is expected to start on Nov. 27.

According to 11Alive, Judge Ural Glanville would begin seating the jury on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The seating comes from the Georgia speedy trial law.

Young Thug put in a request for a speedy trial after his arrest last year but the jury selection process began in January and has lasted until the decision from Glanville. The selection is considered to be “the longest in Georgia” history.

Recent attempts to secure a bond for Young Thug have been denied, as Young THug’s legal team states he is struggling with jail conditions and has gained weight.

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YSL Co-Defendant Derontae Bebee Reaches Plea Deal Before Start of Trial

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Derontae Bebee Reaches Plea Deal Before Start of Trial

Another co-defendant in the YSL RICO case has reached a plea deal. Derontae Bebee has accepted a 15-year sentence, split into five years in prison with ten years in probation.

According to Fox 5-Atlanta, Bebee, also known as “Bee” and “B,” agreed to the plea deal with Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville. Bebee’s attorney, Durante Partridge, stated a high level of work went into the deal. “We’ve worked very hard on this,” Partridge said.

He added, “Fifteen serve 5 versus the opportunity to serve life plus in prison, you know, we definitely moved in the right direction.”

Judge Glanville urged Bebee to set a new life for himself. “You’re 23 years old, you’ve had enough trials in your life at this point in time,” he said. “Time to be able to reclaim your own life.”

After the deal, there are six defendants, including Young Thug, set to go to trial on Nov. 27.

The jury selection in the YSL Rico cause is coming to a close. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 50 jurors have qualified for the case, and there was a selection of 12 jurors and six alternates. The trial date is expected to start on Nov. 27.

According to 11Alive, Judge Ural Glanville would begin seating the jury on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The seating comes from the Georgia speedy trial law.

Young Thug put in a request for a speedy trial after his arrest last year but the jury selection process began in January and has lasted until the decision from Glanville. The selection is considered to be “the longest in Georgia” history.

Recent attempts to secure a bond for Young Thug have been denied, as Young THug’s legal team states he is struggling with jail conditions and has gained weight.

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Turbo And Gunna Reunite for New Collaboration “Bachelor”

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Hip-hop enthusiasts rejoice as the dynamic duo of producer Turbo and rapper Gunna have joined forces once again to deliver a new song. The track, aptly titled “Bachelor,” just dropped and fans are buzzing with excitement to see the two finally return together. This collaboration isn’t uncharted territory for Turbo and Gunna. In fact, they have a history of working together in the past. Typically, Turbo has been the mastermind behind the scenes, handling the production work for several of Gunna’s previous projects, including the critically acclaimed “Drip Harder,” “Drip Or Drown 2,” and “Wunna.” To name a few. Turbo’s production skills have consistently complemented Gunna’s lyrical finesse, creating hits that have resonated with fans worldwide.

However, Turbo made a shift from his role as a producer a few years ago when he ventured into the world of being a credited artist. His debut single in 2020, “Quarantine Clean,” featured guest verses from both Gunna and Young Thug, giving a glimpse of his versatility and artistry. Since then, fans have been eager to witness more of Turbo’s work. And overall, the song lives up to expectations. The new track incorporates a sample from James Blake’s “Do You Ever,” which prominently features a piano melody.

Read More: Gunna, Victor Thompson & Ehis “D” Greatest Drop “This Year (Blessings)” Remix

Stream “Bachelor”

The official cover art for “Bachelor” was unveiled by Turbo earlier in the week, featuring a sharply lit bouquet of roses, hinting at a sense of passion and romance. As far as Gunna, he has been relatively low-key in the media over the past few months, following a busy first half of the year. In fact, he’s been on quite the hot streak. His song, “fukumean,” from his album a Gift & a Curse, remains a chart-topping favorite, holding a prominent position in the Hot 100 and recently earning platinum certification.

With “Bachelor,” fans can expect the same level of excellence that Turbo and Gunna have consistently delivered in their previous collaborations. Their ability to create musical magic together is undeniable, and the new single is another jewel in their already impressive crown of hits.

Quotable Lyrics:

Who else you thinkin’ ’bout?
I can’t be callin’ your phone every day
F**k is you thinkin’ ’bout
This s**t ain’t loyal, then it’s gonna spoil your heart
Like the trash, you can take it out

Read More: Gunna Receives Celebration Gift For His Album Being Certified Gold

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Metro Boomin And Gunna Took Us On An Intergalactic Odyssey With “Space Cadet”

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Metro Boomin has quite a few classic projects under his belt in his career. One of those that is in the conversation for that title is NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES. For some music aficionados, an album needs to be on the shelf for at least five years to see if it qualifies as an all-time great tape. Well, this project can enter those talks. On November 2, 2018, the St. Louis-born producer put out his highly-awaited debut album and there are plenty of highlights on it.

You have tracks like horn-synth laced “10 Freaky Girls,” with 21 Savage, which is one of his many standout features. “No More” is another one with him, Travis Scott, and Kodak Black getting personal, rapping about their internal struggles. However, arguably the most wavy and vibey cut on here is “Space Cadet.” Metro and Gunna proved they have chemistry in the past and this might be there best effort together.

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Relisten To “Space Cadet” From Metro Boomin And Gunna

There are so many fantastic elements to this cut. The twinkly synth-heavy beat sets up the perfect alley-oop for Gunna to float over. To no surprise, he does just that while flexing his wealth. It makes for such an easy listen. “Space Cadet” truly puts you into space as you get to go on the drug-filled joyride with them.

What were your initial thoughts on “Space Cadet” from Metro Boomin and Gunna? Is this still the best song on NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES? Do believe this is Metro’s best project? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Metro Boomin, as well as all of the best throwback jams.

Quotable Lyrics:

Bought a spaceship, now I’m a space cadet (Space cadet)
Big white mansion is my habitat (Habitat)
Aim a lot of sticks like it’s laser tag (Laser tag)
F*** a rich b****, havin’ rich sex (Rich sex)
Smoke a lot of trees, need a weed plant (Weed plant)
Addicted to codeine, where the lean at? (Where the lean at?)

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Fans Notice Young Thug’s Weight Gain in New Court Photo

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A new image of Young Thug has hit online and fans are noticing what appears to be a weight gain. Attending court, Thugger Thugger wore a red tee with a black turtle neck. You can see the image below.

The jury selection in the YSL Rico cause is coming to a close. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 50 jurors have qualified for the case, and today (Nov. 1) will select 12 jurors and six alternates. The trial date is expected to start on Nov. 27.

According to 11Alive, Judge Ural Glanville would begin seating the jury on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The seating comes from the Georgia speedy trial law.

Young Thug put in a request for a speedy trial after his arrest last year but the jury selection process began in January and has lasted until the decision from Glanville. The selection is considered to be “the longest in Georgia” history.

Recent attempts to secure a bond for Young Thug have been denied, as Young Thug’s legal team states he is struggling with jail conditions and has gained weight.

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