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Cardi B Reveals She Was Fighting With Offset When She Found Out About Pregnancy

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Cardi B and Offset are currently in the middle of a pretty nasty breakup, a circumstance that longtime fans are quite familiar with at this point. However, things have never been as contentious and outwardly hostile before, and they both clearly still have a lot they want to get off their chest. In the Bronx femcee’s case, she recently hosted an Instagram Live session from the comfort of her Paris hotel room to speak on the situation and on their third child together, which was born mere weeks ago. She even revealed that the couple was fighting a lot when she found out she was pregnant, and that this was an unplanned pregnancy.

“This is around the time that I’m promoting, promoting, promoting the f**k out of ‘Enough,’” Cardi B shared on her social media platform. “So I’m like, damn, I’m pregnant. But I’m not really thinking much of it. Me and my baby dad, we were on very bad terms. I still called him and we kind of laughed about it because it was like, ‘What the f**k? That s**t is so random.’

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Cardi B Speaks On Offset & Pregnancy

“We literally went to Colombia [early in the year because he went with me when I got my surgery,” Cardi B continued. “[…] In 2024 I knew I only had sex on Valentine’s Day and before I got my surgery.” Also, she opened up on how she found out she was pregnant in the first place. “It was around March 20 or March 16… It was around those days, right?” Bardi expressed. “I woke up one morning and my mouth tasted like copper. It literally tasted like copper. So I was like, ‘Oh my gosh. This only happened to me when I’m pregnant.’

“So I was like, damn. I automatically knew that I was pregnant,” Cardi B continued. “When I found out it was a girl, I started crying even more because y’all know that I love raising girls.” She also broke down the timeline a little bit more, revealing that she was shocked to be 17 weeks pregnant when she thought she was just six or seven weeks along.

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Wack 100 Alleges Drake Trying to Legally Interfere With Kendrick’s Half Time Performance

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There’s rap beef and then there’s rap vendettas. We’re not sure where this one falls. But there are reports that Drake is allegedly trying to block Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance through legal action, according to music manager Wack 100. This is coming from Wack, so let’s take it with a heavy grain of salt.

During a recent livestream, Wack claimed that Drake is attempting to get the NFL to “restrict” Kendrick’s performance, possibly due to a rivalry between the two rappers.

“He’s trying to get the NFL to restrict Kendrick,” Wack stated. He further claimed that Drake has served Kendrick with a cease-and-desist order to prevent him from performing his diss track “Not Like Us” during the halftime show.

Interestingly, it’s unclear how Drake could legally stop Kendrick from performing the track, especially since it has already been performed live and is available on streaming platforms. Wack did not disclose the source of his information but suggested that JAY-Z, who is involved in organizing the halftime show, would not allow Drake or the NFL to censor Kendrick.

ICYMI, Kendrick was recently announced as the halftime show performer for the 2024 Super Bowl in New Orleans. During the announcement, Kendrick was seen standing on a football field, throwing passes while making statements that some interpreted as subtle jabs at Drake. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,” Kendrick said, adding, “I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”

Still ICYMI, like were under a proverbial rock, during the promo video, Kendrick also said, “You know it’s only one opportunity to win a championship; no round twos,” which some thought was a reference to a clip Drake had previously shared, featuring NBA player Rasheed Wallace.

As we are sure most would imagine, Drake reportedly sides with those who believe Lil Wayne should have been chosen to perform at the Super Bowl, as the game will take place in Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans. Many fans had expected the New Orleans rap legend to take the halftime stage.

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Tierra Whack Dates The Phillie Phanatic In Her Wildly Imaginative ‘Moovies’ Video

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Tierra Whack is still promoting her album World Wide Whack, picking up where the “Two Night” video left off in the new video for “Moovies.” At the end of the prior video, a massive parade float balloon version of Whack was left demolished by the unhinged citizens of her hometown, but at the beginning of “Moovies,” the Philly native puts herself back together with the aid of some normal-sized balloon animals.

Then, an animated Whack goes on a succession of movie dates with a colorful collection of cartoon characters — including the Philadelphia Phillies’ mascot, the Phillie Phanatic. Somewhere, Gritty is shedding tears into cheesesteak over missing his shot (if anyone wants to photoshop gritty into the Wolverine Crush meme with Whack and Phanatic’s phamily photo in the picture frame, they will win the internet today, at least in the City Of Brotherly Love).

Whack previously featured the Phanatic in her NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert, explaining the mascot’s presence as an abundance of hometown love on her part. “Y’all know I gotta keep it Philly,” she said. “I bleed green. I bleed red. Anything Philly is all me. I had to bring a piece of home with me.”

You can check out the video for “Moovies” above.

World Wide Whack is out now via Interscope Records. You can find more info here.

LUCKI & Playboi Carti Appear To Bury The Hatchet With Vague IG Story Post

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Playboi Carti took some words from LUCKI to heart a couple of weeks ago, leading to the two MCs to trade some shots. The Opium label boss had an issue with the Chicago, Illinois native buying a chain and saying, “crosses up”. He viewed that as a sneak diss toward his “ALL RED” track where he raps, “Upside-down cross tat’ on my neck, shut ’em up, uh, uh“. LUCKI attempted to clarify what he meant in a short video, saying, “Like I said from the jump, I don’t dislike you. You think, yesterday, because I bought a chain and I said, ‘crosses up,’ that I was sneak dissing you”.

He later added, “I just bought a chain and was saying, ‘crosses up.’ You just insecure because you don’t love Jesus like that”. LUCKI then shared an older picture of Carti with a t-shirt that said “I [heart] Jesus” on it. A few days later, the “Timeless” MC would subtly fire back on IG, “Should’ve signed to the O. I ain’t worried bout nobody, n****s can talk, say whatever they wanna say about me”.

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Lucki Seems To Be The One Who Made The Call

Now, though, there is another vague social media post from LUCKI, although it appears to be showing signs of positivity. According to Kurrco, the GEMINI! creator posted a screenshot of a recently completed phone call with “Barti” to his second account’s IG Story. We can only assume that it was between him and Carti and that they discussed the public feud. Overall, it seems like things are all good now given that there’s a “❤” emoji over the screenshot. It is good to see that they reconciled, even if it was just a misunderstanding, ultimately.

What are your thoughts on LUCKI and Playboi Carti appearing to settle their differences? Do you think this beef was just a big misunderstanding? Could you see these two making some music together soon? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding LUCKI and Playboi Carti. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Diddy & His Legal Team Seek Appeal After Court Denies His Release Request

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The court previously denied Diddy release from jail on bond on two separate occasions in his sex trafficking case, but it looks like his legal team will continue to fight for it. Moreover, according to court documents obtained by journalist Meghann Cuniff, his lawyers filed a notice of appeal on Monday (September 30) concerning Judge Andrew Carter’s decision to deny their requests for a release under any circumstance ahead of his trial. In addition, Cuniff also reported that a new member joined Sean Combs’ legal team recently: an attorney by the name of Anthony Ricco. We will see in due time whether this appeal is a successful attempt.

According to court documents reportedly obtained by AllHipHop, Diddy’s lawyer Marc Agnifilo stated that they couldn’t do much more to get him out of Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, which Agnifilo described as “horrific” after failed bail attempts and a failed request to move him to Essex County. “Following the September 18, 2024 court appearance, the court ordered a status update from counsel concerning any request related to the location of Mr. Combs’ detention,” the attorney expressed. “At this point, there is no request from counsel that the court take any action.”

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Diddy Appeals His Bail Denial

Furthermore, the court allegedly denied Diddy’s bond due to supposed victim intimidation and bribery. Prosecutors claim that he “used his considerable wealth and influence to make victims rely on him financially, for example, by paying for their rent or their cars or by offering them career opportunities. The bail package proposed by defense counsel is insufficient because it fails to adequately protect others from the defendant’s violence, impose measures to prevent and detect obstruction, or prevent the defendant from accessing his vast resources.”

“He’s going to clear his name and we’re going to stand by his side as he does,” Diddy’s lawyer told reporters previously, per CNN. “We believe in him wholeheartedly. He came here to turn himself in. Why doesn’t the government want him to turn himself in? Because then they can’t ask for detention. All we can do is show good faith. He got on a plane and he came here. They arrested a guy who came here to turn himself in.”

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Chris Brown’s Alleged “History Of Violence” To Be Explored In New Documentary

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Investigation Discovery has announced a new documentary that will detail Chris Brown’s alleged history of abuse. The network previously helmed the viral Nickelodeon exposé, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. The upcoming project is titled, Chris Brown: A History of Violence, and will air on October 27th, according to Variety.

The logline for the documentary notes that it will detail, “Chris Brown’s past all the way back to his troubled childhood, explores the lasting impact of the cycle of abuse, and poses the question: how does a man with such a violent public record maintain his superstar status? With expert and cultural commentary layered throughout, the documentary provides thoughtful reflections into each survivor’s experience and the psychological destruction in the aftermath of their abuse.”

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 06: Chris Brown performs during the Lovers & Friends Music Festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 06, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

After the documentary airs, The View co-host Sunny Hostin will engage in a discussion about domestic violence on the network. “Throughout my career, I have always prioritized being a fierce defender of women and children,” Hostin said in a statement. “Domestic violence is a very close, personal issue to me as I reflect on my past as a prosecutor of these types of cases, and in my role as a mother and public figure whose actions inform and help shape the next generation. This issue is a prevalent epidemic which knows no socio-economic boundaries, so I am dedicated to expanding and continuing this crucial conversation. The more we know, the better we can help advocate for change as a society.”

ID Shares Trailer For New Chris Brown Documentary

ID has already shared a trailer for the upcoming documentary. In it, a new alleged victim of the singer says, “I have not spoken about this matter publicly, but that’s the only way he can be stopped.” Brown has yet to address the announcement. Be on the lookout for further updates on Chris Brown on HotNewHipHop.

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Future & Travis Scott Make History For Severely Different Reasons On The Billboard Hot 200 Chart

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There have been a ton of rappers who have been having terrific stretches in 2024. Two of them are the leading voices of trap in Future and Travis Scott. For the former, he’s been on a 2015-esque run, being a part of three albums in WE DON’T TRUST YOU, WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU, and MIXTAPE PLUTO. Of course, you can’t forget about some of his features for artists like Kanye West, Yeat, The Kid LAROI, and more. As for La Flame, the success has come in similar but slightly different manner. He came through for his OG fans by reissuing his 2014 mixtape DAYS BEFORE RODEO, days after its 10-year anniversary. His run guest appearances has also been impressive as he’s linked with Metro Boomin and Future, Kanye, Nicki Minaj, Mustard, 21 Savage, and more.

Because of both of their output, it’s lead to some incredible success on the charts. In fact, its historic on both sides, but it’s also for vastly different reasons, according to HipHopDX (via Billboard). Its official now that Future will be heading back to the top of the heap for MIXTAPE PLUTO after selling 129,000 equivalent units. With this, Pluto becomes the first musical act in six decades since The Beatles to go number one three times in six months. This makes him the fourth artist to have 11 projects do this well. As you can see below, Future was pretty ecstatic to hear about this.

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Future Reacts To The Success Of MIXTAPE PLUTO

However, for Scott, he’s on the wrong side of history. DAYS BEFORE RODEO recently just topped the Hot 200 after vinyl shipments started going out. 156,000 units went out in its fourth week and ironically overtook Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet after losing in the inaugural battle by a mere 1,000 units. Now, though, just a week later, DBR is off the list entirely. This is the first time that has ever occurred. The project was seeing some similar woes in its second week with it having the steepest decline in sales for a tape that was still on the charts.

What are your thoughts on Future and Travis Scott’s vastly different performance on the charts? Are you surprised that DAYS BEFORE RODEO is completely off the Hot 200? What about MIXTAPE PLUTO going number one? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Future and Travis Scott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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ASAP Rocky Shows Love To LUCKI, Says “Expect The Unexpected” From Upcoming Album

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With his upcoming album still in the works, ASAP Rocky has been busy unloading singles, videos, and another launch with PUMA to hold fans over. On Monday (Sept. 30), Dazed caught up with the New York native to discuss his latest release with the footwear brand, which included a pre-distressed take on the Inhale sneakers and more car mechanic-inspired pieces.

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Sex Worker In Diddy Federal Racketeering Case Testifies Before Grand Jury

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As if the snowball effect in Diddy’s federal sex trafficking and racketeering case couldn’t get any worse, the Bad Boy mogul could be facing more charges as a grand jury has heard sworn testimony from a sex worker.

According to a report from TMZ, jurors heard statements from another male escort who was allegedly hired by Diddy to be a part of one of his now infamous “freak offs”. The grand jury interrogated the sex worker about his travel and whether or not he crossed state lines. Questions were also asked about payments for sex, specifically whether the man was paid in cash or via wire transfer.

Prosecutors are speaking to more witnesses as they are considering filing more charges in a superseding indictment.

This is the second male sex worker to come forward in this case since Diddy’s arrest earlier this month.

Prosecutors met with a male sex worker last week who gave them video footage from one of the freak offs and signed a proffer agreement, meaning they can offer evidence without being at risk of incriminating themselves. According to the report, the man flew from Atlanta to Miami in May 2023 and had sex with an unnamed woman while Diddy watched and recorded the encounter.

The prosecution claim that these freak offs were not consensual and that Diddy used drugs, violence, threats and blackmail to force women into having sex, while also sending for the male sex workers across state and international lines.

Diddy’s lawyer Marc Agnifilo has concedes that all of the sexual encounters were consensual.

“These are consensual adults doing what consensual adults do. We can’t get so puritanical in this country to think that somehow sex is a bad thing because if it was there would be no more people,” he said to reporters.

When asked if Diddy would be taking the stand in his trial, Agnifilo said, “I don’t know that I can keep him off the stand. I think he is very eager to tell his story and I think he will tell every part of his story, including what you see on the video,” the attorney said. “I expect it’s going to be explained by the both of us.”

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