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Rod Wave Warns Haters He’s Going To Start Hitting The Gym

September 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rod Wave haters beware. In a recent livestream, the rapper outlined his fitness. “All y’all calling out my name, making fun of me. I’m going to hit the gym, I’m gon get my motherfucking six-pack. We finna gonna tighten up. And I’m gonna get everybody back, man.” We hope that Wave’s fitness journey goes well and he gets the results that he wants from it.

Wave has gotten a lot of hate for his physique, with many people resorting to fat-shaming and other nasty comments to make fun of the artist. To illustrate that point, the comments of the clip shared by Akademiks were full of people making fun of Wave. “He finna get a 6 pack of cheeseburgers,” one person wrote. “Yeah cus he needa get rid of that jello pack,” added another.

Wave Gets Massive First-Week Projection

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Haters can keep hating, but Wave is living it large right now. The first-week projections for his new album, Nostalgia, have sales of 130,000 to 140,000. That could see him take #1 on the Billboard 200, a spot currently occupied by Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts. In fact #1 and #2 are both new releases on the current chart, with V’s Layover coming in at #2. However, it’s not like there isn’t precedent for it. Wave’s last two albums, SoulFly and Beautiful Mind, both hit #1. Furthermore, all four of his previous albums are certified platinum. He might not be the first name that comes to mind in terms of “rap success” but he certainly has the data to back it up.

Additionally, what makes the projection even more impressive is that Nostalgia is not carried by a wealth of features. Wave is a pretty niche artist and there’s no harm in that. However, the 18-track project has just three features, with the biggest name collab being with 21 Savage. The other features are indie band Wet and rising star Sadie Jean. However, we will have to wait and see whether Wave is able to take that #1 spot from Rodrigo next week.

Read More: Rod Wave hints at NBA YoungBoy collab

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Ja Morant Posts Up In The Gym Ahead Of NBA Season

September 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Ja Morant has been spotted working out in the gym as the start of the NBA season draws closer. Morant will miss the first 25 games of the 2023-24 season as he serves as suspension for his second offense of flashing a gun on Instagram Live. It’s the second piece of offseason footage we have of Morant. In late August, an Instagram user posted clips of Morant working out with David Roddy and GG Jackson.

Morant is expected to return on December 23, the first in a four-game Christmas road trip for the Grizzlies. However, the 2022/23 two-seed will have to find a way to stay competitive without their star player for the first almost-third of the season. With the Western Conference becoming increasingly stack during the offseason, it’s hard to say where the Grizzlies will be when Morant returns to the team.

More Legal Trouble For Morant?

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However, Morant’s legal troubles might just be beginning. In July 2022, Morant reportedly got into an altercation with Joshua Holloway, who was 17 at the time. Holloway had been attending a pick-up game at Morant’s home in Tennessee. There, he claims he was assaulted by Morant and Morant’s friend Davonte Pack. An initial investigation was opened and quickly closed, with no charges filed. However, a Washington Post report, released alongside a civil suit filed by Holloway, revealed a lot of questionable details in the original investigation. Morant is now embroiled in that suit, which alleges assault, reckless endangerment, abuse or neglect, and infliction of emotional distress. However, Morant has filed a countersuit for slander, battery, and assault.

Per court filings from July, Morant’s team is arguing that Morant has immunity under Tennessee’s Stand Your Ground law. This allows an individual to act with force in self-defense if threatened on their own property. This stems from the claim that Morant only hit Holloway after Holloway struck Morant in the chin with a basketball. While Morant’s team has claimed that this was deliberate, Holloway’s team has argued that the then-teenager was simply performing a “ready check”. However, it is important to clarify that Morant’s team does not deny that Morant did indeed hit Holloway. Instead, it’s the circumstances and reasons for the assault that they dispute. The judge has set a hearing date of October 12 to hear the motion.

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Gunna Keeps Hitting The Gym & Sculpting His Shape In New Picture

August 31, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Gunna was away from the game for a while, but this year, he fully returned to hip-hop in ways big and small. Sure, his reintroduction fell under scrutiny and controversy due to his plea deal, but he’s certainly seen a lot of success regardless. For example, fans mostly responded positively to his new album, a Gift & a Curse, with “fukumean” becoming one of the year’s biggest rap hits. However, the YSL affiliate also revamped his public image in the purely physical sense, and started doing so far before dropping new music. With this new picture, we now have a lot of chapters in the saga of Wunna’s physical transformation.

Moreover, a new snap shows Gunna working out in athletic gear, and it’s almost too hard to recognize him. That would be true even if the picture was from another angle, since this one just captures his side profile. Still, that consideration didn’t stop fans from expressing their impressed, shocked, and downright incredulous reactions to the College Park MC’s bulk-up. While people sometimes cruelly clowned him for being a big boy compared to other rappers in his lane, that’s definitely not a valid joke to make anymore.

Gunna Shows Off More Workout Gains

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What’s more is that it seems like the 30-year-old doesn’t even have to try very hard to show up in the news. There’s already been a lot of conversation around his physical transformation, but now there’s a lot of memes tying him to Donald Trump. After all, the disgraced president hired the same lawyer that got Gunna his plea deal to help him out in one of his four criminal indictments. Even though it doesn’t help the “snitching” allegations, it’s a pretty comical and curious connection from two people we can’t imagine in the same room together.

Meanwhile, it’s hard to tell what’s next for the Drip Season artist- at least, when it comes to his career. We know he’ll probably stay on his gym grind, but more releases, collaborations, and a higher profile in the game is still up in the air. It wouldn’t be surprising, but many fans wonder whether his history behind bars will ever catch up to him, especially as the YSL trial moves forward. With that in mind, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Gunna.

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Blac Chyna’s Body Looks Seriously Shredded In New Gym Video

August 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Even before BBLs reached their peak in popularity, Blac Chyna has long been one of the first names that comes to mind when cosmetically enhanced figures come up in conversation. While working as a stripper in her younger years, the mother of two got butt injections to fill out her slim thick figure. She’s also had several breast augmentations done, not to mention rounds of facial filler. While they definitely gave her an animated, entertaining look, as she moves into her mid-30s, Chyna has decided to embrace her natural beauty.

After dissolving, reducing, or removing the treatments previously put in her body, the former OnlyFans creator is dedicating herself to the gym. Multiple times throughout the week Chyna – born Angela White – shares videos of her high-intensity workouts, sometimes even bringing her daughter, Dream Kardashian, along to join in. On Saturday (August 19), her feed lit up with another post from the gym, this one showcasing her toned arms throwing some ropes to build their strength up even more.

Blac Chyna Looks Stronger Than Ever Before

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In her caption, the beauty mogul hinted that she’s got a fitness line of her own coming in the near future. Chyna already sells luxury hair extensions on her profile, and this looks to be just the latest endeavour as she works toward building an empire of her own. “@heartspurefitness coming soon… You ready?” she asked followers, prompting them to send in dozens of excited replies in the comment section.

As she continues on her journey toward healing, Blac Chyna has been sharing plenty of diverse content with us on Instagram. It all began with her videos documenting her decision to remove her injections and implants earlier this year. More recently, she’s drumming up nostalgia for her teenage days with a throwback photo taken at 17 years old. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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JackBoy Flexes Home Gym While Claiming BandMan Kevo Has A BBL

July 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

JackBoy has perpetuated the rumors that BadMan Kevo has a BBL. Appearing in a live stream video, Jackboy flexed a collection of workout equipment in his home. “For y’all don’t have to be on none of these hard drugs. For y’all don’t have to go get no surgeries and be laying on your back. Laying on your back getting the BBL like BandMan. Imma show you everything you need. This all you need at the crib.” At this point, Jackboy shows off two 50 lb barbells. And look, I just got this. Get you a pull up bar. Dip bar. No sir. This is all you crib. So you don’t need, don’t go get no BBL.”

Despite the fact that there is literally no evidence that BandMan has gotten the risky surgery, the rumors still persist. But the real question is – why does it matter? For real, why does it matter if he went under the knife to get a fatter ass? If that’s what he wants, then good for him. We as a society have demonized cosmetic surgery. Sure, a BBL is a very risky proceed and we have very recently seen the tragic consequences of the procedure. However, wanting the surgery is not the problem. Wanting a bigger ass is not the problem. The problem, at least to society as a whole, is that a BBL is considered feminine. Having a big ass is considered feminine. And god forbid that a man not be flat as a board and covered in muscle.

JackBoy BandMan BBL Rumors

Because at the end of the day, that’s the real issue. JackBoy isn’t saying “don’t get a BBL because it’s dangerous”. JackBoy is saying “Don’t get a BBL because men shouldn’t get BBLs.” That’s why he’s wondering around his dingy garage showing off workout equipment. That’s what real men should do – work out and build muscle. You shouldn’t have a fat ass, you should have a muscular ass. But all of this ties into the innate and systemic homophobia that is prevalent in our society. Men should not look feminine. Men shouldn’t behave in feminine ways such as hugging other men.

It’s all bullshit. Be the person you want to be. If that includes defying gender norms, absolutely go ahead and defy those gender norms. Have the ass you want to have. Use the pronouns you want to use. Dress the way that you want to dress. Don’t let society shame you into conforming to a Western gender binary. Absolutely be who you want to be. Again, there is absolutely no evidence that BandMan has gotten a BBL. But if he has, then there is not a damn thing wrong with that. And if you think there is, you are the problem.

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Dwight Howard Showcases Gym Workouts With His Kids

July 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Dwight Howard is nothing if not a workhorse basketball player. The first overall pick in 2004, he went on to have a dominant career in the NBA. Eight-time all-star, five-time all-NBA first team, a championship in 2020. Furthermore, his defense was truly elite. He won back-to-back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year awards and made four all-defensive first teams. Add in an Olympic gold medal and a host of other accolades and you have a first-ballot Hall of Famer right there.

However, Howard isn’t technically retired. Starting in 2022, Howard has been playing in the Taiwanese League. At the end of his first season, he had captured an all-star nod and Most Valuable Import. He also earned first-team honors for both the league as a whole and all-defense. Additionally, he led the team in rebounding. Now it appears that Howard is sharing his mentality with his children.

Howard Preaches Hard Work In Gym Videos

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“In the process of being GREAT it’s going to be laughs, frowns, smiles, tears, blood, and sweat but that’s what is needed for us to succeed as individuals and also collectively as a family I’m just teaching my kids what it means to be resilient, to be determined and to have discipline. Every day is a battle and some battles are going to be harder to win than others, but we have to fight them until we WIN!And if we WIN the day every day we’ll never lose in the end ! We have to finish every mission we begin and follow through. That’s the most important part ! Never say you can’t! Remember Philippians 4:13 … YOU CAN and you will! Just follow through. That’s how you be Great ,” Howard wrote on Instagram.

The caption accompanied a collection of videos of Howard putting his kids through fairly intense workouts. In one video, he leads his kids into their home gym with the caption “Me & my kids walking into the gym @ 7am every morning”. Another shows Howard encouraging his visibly upset son to push through the pain to complete a workout on a stationary bike. His kids are also seen boxing with full pads. In a calmer image, Howard is seen doing Tai Chi with his daughters. For the record, Philippians 4:13 reads “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

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Method Man Flexes His Abs On Instagram, Comments Are Flooded By Thirsty Fans

June 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Aging is a difficult part of life for some to cope with. Thankfully, due to the social media age, we’re constantly being reminded that life doesn’t begin to end after age 40. In fact, several of our favourite artists and entertainers are only getting better as they grow into mid-life, both mentally and physically. Among those constantly impressing us with their apparent ability to look younger every day is Method Man, who gave his Instagram followers a progress update straight from the gym on Saturday (June 24). In the video, the Wu-Tang star wears a white tank top and track pants, cooly lifting up his top to show off his washboard abs for the camera.

“Operation get rid of the muffin top ,” the multi-talent wrote in the caption, though there’s obviously no muffin top in sight. “For motivational purposes only,” Method Man added. “‘TRAINING IS COMMITMENT AND LIFESTYLE,’ POWERED BY #KILLERBEEPRE #TICALATHLETICS .” Clearly, all the hard work he’s put in has the New Yorker feeling himself, and based on the comments, it’s abundantly clear that the rest of the world is too.

Method Man is Working on His Fitness

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“He’s married Carrie. [You’re] married Carrie ,” one user wrote, while countless others shared GIF replies perfectly portraying their lust. “I saw my hand run across it slowly… JESUS KEEP ME NEAR THE CROSS! ,” another person joked.

Method Man’s appeal has been undeniably lately, whether at the gym or a work function. Earlier this month, Modern Family actress Julie Bowen couldn’t help but approach the legendary lyricist to let him know just how fine he is – a compliment which he graciously accepted, much to the internet’s enjoyment.

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Keep scrolling to see Instagram’s thirsty reaction to Method Man’s latest gym video. Are you impressed by the 52-year-old’s dedication to staying in such great shape? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Megan Thee Stallion Hits The Gym, Serves Body, And Attends Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton Show In New TikTok Vlog

June 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion seems to be feeling brand new in all the best ways following a tumultuous 2022. She’s publically addressed her legal battle with Tory Lanez, making it abundantly clear that it’s something she wants to put behind her. Elsewhere, she seems to have found new love with Belgian soccer player Romelu Lukaku. Interestingly, Thee Stallion never publically confirmed a split from Pardison Fontaine. Still, she and the athlete were photographed holding hands at one of his teammate’s weddings in May.

As badly as her listeners are craving a Hot Girl Summer anthem, Thee Stallion has been clear as of late that she has no plans to drop music until she’s in a stronger state mentally. Nevertheless, that hasn’t stopped her from performing old favourites from her discography. At this time, it remains unclear when she’ll be sharing her follow-up to Traumazine. On Friday (June 23), the Houston native posted a TikTok updating followers on what she’s been up to. “Y’all miss me? Don’t ask me ’bout no dang music [right now] lol,” Megan wrote in the caption.

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As her vlog begins, we see her putting in work at the gym. In fact, she even revealed that she’s recently learned how to do a pull-up. Along the way, Megan hilariously pokes fun at people before heading to the spa to get a special treatment. Afterward, it was time to visit the Hermes store and pick up a new Birkin – as one casually does – before heading to Pharrell’s highly anticipated Louis Vuitton menswear debut. “So anyways, I went to the show and this ni**a look like a scammer,” she declared as the comedic clip came to a close.

In other news, it was recently revealed that Tory Lanez’s first attorney advised him against blaming Kelsey Harris for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Of course, the Canadian was ultimately found guilty in late 2022 and remains behind bars awaiting sentencing. Read our latest update on that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Willie McGinest Hit With Lawsuit Over Gym Fight

June 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Willie McGinest is a New England Patriots legend. Drafted fourth overall in 1994, McGinest won three Super Bowls and made two Pro Bowls while in New England. A member of the Patriots Hall of Fame, McGinest holds two NFL records. McGinest’s records are for most sacks in a postseason and most sacks in a postseason game.

However, McGinest has also had his fair share of legal troubles. As a freshman at USC in 1990, McGinest and two other men faced trial over charges of battery and false imprisonment. A 23-year-old student accused the men of drugging and molesting her. However, all three men were acquitted. In 2016, one DeAndre Parks sued McGinest after accusing the former Patriot of assault and threatening behavior. Finally, in 2022, McGinest was arrested and charged with felony assault. This occurred after he was attacking a man at the Delilah nightclub in LA.

Another Lawsuit For McGinest

Willie McGinest in Atlanta in April 2022 — ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 30: Willie McGinestattends 2022 Huncho Day Celebrity Football Game during Fan Controlled Football Season v2.0 – Week Three at Pullman Yards on April 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

First reported by TMZ, McGinest is being sued once again for yet another assault. Per the lawsuit, a man is accusing the retired player and three other men of assaulting him at a gym in 2021. Andrew Cortez claims he was working out a 24 Hour Fitness in Long Beach when someone took one of his weight plates. Cortez said he wasn’t finished using them. That’s when McGinest reportedly inserted himself into the situation and hit Cortez in the face with a closed fist.

The suit also alleges that the altercation had been broken up by gym staff. Furthermore, Cortez reportedly alleges that he is still suffering emotional distress as a result of the attack. Additionally, Cortez is still dealing with the consequences of the physical injuries he suffered. The plaintiff is seeking monetary damages of an unspecified amount. However, the path forward also remains unclear. McGinest is still facing the 2016 and 2022 lawsuits. Meanwhile, he is yet to comment on his latest legal issue. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Kanye West & Bianca Censori Visit Chick-Fil-A Before Gym Workout

May 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Once again, fans are curious as to every move that Kanye West and Bianca Censori are making these days. During their most recent public outing, Ye got roasted for wearing padded boots up to his knees while out for dinner with his wife. Of course, it’s nothing compared to the onslaught of backlash and due reprimands that came after his public controversies, which put him in this reclusive space in the first place. However, now fans are curious as to the couple’s balance of healthy living and fast-food indulgence. Before hitting up a gym in West Hollywood on Monday (May 15), the two hit up Chick-Fil-A for a bite first.

Kanye West fans likely squirm at the mention of the chicken chain, as it inevitably recalls the infamous lyrics to his 2019 track “Closed On Sunday” off of JESUS IS KING. Still, that’s not the only thing that caught spectators’ eyes on their stroll. Moreover, the Chicago artist wore what seemed like sock-shoe hybrids. This is notable because, just days ago, reported emerged that Kanye filed a trademark for “YZY Sock Shoes,” hinting at another product to come.

Kanye West & Bianca Censori Out For Dinner

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What’s more is that, despite his near-complete absence from the music world, maybe fashion is where Kanye West will return, however controversially. After all, he recently held his Yeezy Season 10 fashion show, which reportedly had Nazi ties. As such, any return from the 45-year-old likely won’t be any prettier than his most recent public reckoning. Regardless, at least he and Bianca Censori have been able to enjoy their private life, albeit surrounded by paparazzi. Hopefully that time has involved some reflection and healing before moving things back into the public fray.

Meanwhile, whether for his political troubles or Adidas negotiations, the “Off The Grid” MC is as watched as ever. Both fans and staunch detractors alike keep a close eye into his moves, an interest born out of his legacy and his mistakes. But for every bit of concerning news, something quotidian like this pops along that at least gave us a chuckle for the “Closed On Sunday” connection. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Kanye West.

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