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Master P Explains How To Avoid Legal Scandals Like The Indictment Against Diddy

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Even though Diddy faces the brunt of the accusations against him alone, his federal indictment and slew of lawsuits also provoked a lot of tough conversations about celebrity culture and complicity. Some see this situation as a product of one man’s alleged behavior, others think that more famous people are involved, and a few believe that the nature of industry and power dynamics always keeps the root for this abhorrence alive. But some stars are making it clear that they did not give in, according to them. For example, Master P recently spoke to WGNO-TV / ABC26 / WNOL38 about how he avoided the path that Sean Combs allegedly went down.

“Because I realized I had the same friends I had when I started out,” Master P said of the Diddy scandal, positing that he eschewed clout-chasers during his rapid rise in favor of his circle before the fame. “I think a lot of these people don’t realize that a lot of these people want to be your friend once you make it. My thing is, this about a family. We stronger together. Whatever we have, we gon’ share it with each other.

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Master P Speaks On The Diddy Situation

P’s Puffy remarks begin at around the 5-minute mark.

“A lot of people want to meet people and hang out with people,” Master P added while championing his mission to “uplift the people around [him]” through upward mobility and evolution. “But I realized that people really just want to be with you because now you’re successful, so I stick to myself.” Also, he expressed his belief that the Diddy case unfairly overshadows other positive stories within hip-hop. “People show all the negative stuff, but look at all the positive things we’ve been doing all these years that don’t go viral.”

As far as other pop culture headlines this year, Master P also chimed into the discussion around his home city of New Orleans’ Super Bowl next year. “Salute to Kendrick Lamar for performing at the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX.. well deserved,” he shared on IG. “He’s one of the hottest music artists in the world and has one of the biggest songs right now. As Ambassador of Entertainment in the City of New Orleans I have to agree with the fans that Lil Wayne should be a part of this celebration as well. He’s one of the greatest hip-hop artists alive, still relevant and he’s a New Orleans native. Let’s not miss this cultural moment in the South. Life is too short! We have to give our legends their flowers while they are here. #Godisgood Change starts with us.”

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How To Get Exclusive Access To The Nike Dunk High “Wu-Tang”

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Official images of the highly anticipated Nike Dunk High “Wu-Tang” have been released, igniting excitement among sneakerheads and hip-hop fans. Originally debuted in 1999, this iconic sneaker is a tribute to the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most influential groups in hip-hop history. Featuring the signature Goldenrod and Black colorway, this design not only honors the Wu-Tang legacy but also delivers a bold and timeless aesthetic. In an exciting twist, fans can gain exclusive access to this release through Spotify.

A limited number of pairs will be available for Wu-Tang’s top listeners via Spotify Fans First. The exclusive launch began on September 28 at 9 p.m. ET and will run until October 4 at 2 p.m. ET or until supplies last. If selected, fans will receive a special email from RZA, celebrating the collaboration and expressing gratitude for their support. The “Wu-Tang” Dunk High is more than just a sneaker; it symbolizes a connection to hip-hop culture and community. With its rarity and cultural significance, this release is poised to make waves in the sneaker world once again. Keep an eye out, as this iconic piece of footwear is set to capture hearts anew.

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“Wu-Tang” Nike Dunk High

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These sneakers feature a yellow rubber sole combined with a vintage sail midsole. The uppers are constructed with a black leather base, highlighted by bright yellow leather overlays. Additionally, the sides showcase a striking yellow Nike Swoosh. Yellow laces and Wu-Tang branding on the tongues enhance the unique appearance, while the heels are finished with a black Wu-Tang logo, tying the design together.

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Sneaker News reports that the Nike Dunk High “Wu-Tang” will be released later this October. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $150 when they are released. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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Myaap & 414Jungle Baby Are “Dripping” On Their New Collaboration

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The Milwaukee low-end scene has been really coming on strong over the last several months. Assuredly, natives from the Midwestern city will tell you it’s been buzzing for years. But for some reason, it seems that more and more artists are starting to pop off at a higher rate in this recent stretch. AyooLi and J.P are arguably the biggest faces from the subgenre at the moment, but Myaap (Myaa P) is coming. At just 18 years of age, she still has a lot to learn and improve upon. At times, we have cited that she sounds like a Sexyy Red, for example, sometimes. But there is no doubt that she’s hot on their trails. Since getting her professional start two years ago, 2024 has easily been her most productive and successful run yet. She’s put out eight singles and two projects. Making up the latter is a collaborative EP with producer Nedarb and her second LP, BIG MYAAP, NOT THE LIL ONE.

However, based on Myaap’s activity over the last three months, she could be gearing up for one more before year’s end. Part of this hot streak includes “Dripping”, Myaap’s collaboration with fellow Milwaukee native 414Jungle Baby. On this track, you are getting some youthful energy and flexes from both talents. “I’m winning / Big Benz, I’m whipping / I’m winning / Louis V, I’m dripping”, she raps on the chorus. It’s pretty standard fare for her but it does bring some fun vibes. In terms of issues with “Dripping”, the mixing could be slightly improved as the instrumental sounds a little muddy. Additionally, the 414Jungle Baby feature could have been removed. You can’t even tell who is rapping because they sound almost the same. But as we said, Myaap has a lot of room to grow, and we are excited to see where she can go.

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“Dripping” – Myaap & 414Jungle Baby

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Drake Clinches Massive “Views” Milestone And Creates A New Spotify Record

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Even as fans and media figures continue to debate around this year’s battle and other narratives, Drake keeps finding success from his past work. Moreover, Views recently reached a massive Spotify milestone, becoming only the third rap album ever on the platform to surpass 10 billion total streams. Not only that, but the Toronto superstar became the only MC at press time to have two albums cross the 10 billion streams mark, the first of which was Scorpion. To no one’s surprise, all of his projects on the streaming service have over a billion total streams each, an accolade few artists have been able to even approach.

Elsewhere, Drake actually recently focused on congratulating another artist for their success as he hit the studio to presumably record new material. He shared a clip on Instagram of Chilly “Gonz” Gonzales praising their collaborations in the past during a recent interview. “Thank you Gonz,” the 6ix God shared online. “This guy was my neighbor, and we ended up making incredible pieces together, one of the greatest musicians of all time to me.”

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Drake’s Views Numbers Continue To Impress

Meanwhile, others like A$AP Bari wonder whether or not Drake will be able to come back from his loss to Kendrick Lamar. “Nah, it can never be over for Drake. Drake is Drake,” he expressed on a podcast. “Hell no, hell no. It can never be over for Drake, honestly. I just feel like – Well, I was mad at the point of, like… I feel like, you know, if you gon’ start some s**t, finish it, you feel me? But that’s what we from. We from Harlem, we from New York, just period. You know, I’ma start a fight, I’ma finish it, you feel me? Nah, I feel like it was something that ticked him off and he wasn’t trying to take it that far. You understand?”

However, some of Drake’s most recent releases didn’t get the same fanfare that even the most meager Views cuts got on impact. He and Snowd4y recently released an animated music video for “Wah Gwan Delilah,” reigniting some memes about the parody cover. But we’ll see what the future holds…

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Mary J. Blige Unveils “The For My Fans Tour” Dates

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Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated, “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige announced her 2025 “The For My Fans Tour” with special guests NE-YO and Mario. The tour comes on the heels of her new album “Gratitude,” releasing on November 15. The tour and album are a celebration of the love and gratitude that Mary has towards her life, family, friends, and her beloved fans.
 
Produced by Live Nation, the 27-city tour kicks off on January 30 at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC making stops across North America in Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, and more before wrapping up in Boston, MA at TD Garden on April 14.

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“I am so excited to kick off this tour. I have amazing fans and am so grateful for all of the love and support they have given me throughout the years,” said Mary J. Blige. “This tour is for them, and I cannot wait to be able to travel to all these cities and see everyone. I am in such a place of immense gratitude and peace at this moment, so also having the chance to release my new album “Gratitude” on November 15th ahead of this tour is really special to me.”

Blige will release her new studio album, “Gratitude,” on Friday, November 15th, through her own Beautiful Life Productions and in partnership with 300 Entertainment. In August, she dropped the first single off the album, “Breathing” featuring Fabolous.

Ahead of both the album release and tour, Blige will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the rest of the class of 2024 on October 19th in Cleveland.

MARY J. BLIGE – THE FOR MY FANS TOUR 2025 DATES:
Thu Jan 30 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum
Fri Jan 31 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
Mon Feb 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Thu Feb 06 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Sat Feb 08 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
Tue Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
Fri Feb 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center
Tue Feb 18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Fri Feb 21 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
Tue Feb 25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Sat Mar 01 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome
Fri Mar 07 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Sat Mar 08 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
Wed Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
Fri Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sun Mar 16 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Wed Mar 19 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Sat Mar 22 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
Mon Mar 24 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Wed Mar 26 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Fri Mar 28 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall
Wed Apr 02 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
Fri Apr 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Sun Apr 06 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Thu Apr 10 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Fri Apr 11 – Elmont, NY – UBS Arena
Mon Apr 14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

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Dikembe Mutombo Dead at 58 Due to Brain Cancer

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Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at the age of 58. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Mutombo died due to brain cancer.

Born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in 1966, Mutombo moved to the U.S. on a scholarship to attend Georgetown University. There, he quickly established himself as a defensive powerhouse. His 7’2″ frame and 7’6″ wingspan made him a dominant shot blocker, a skill that would define his NBA career.

Mutombo was selected fourth overall in the 1991 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets. Throughout his 18-year career, he played for six teams, including the Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets. Known for his finger-wagging gesture after blocking shots, Mutombo was an eight-time All-Star and four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the best defenders of all time. He retired in 2009 with 3,289 career blocks, ranking second in NBA history.

Off the court, Mutombo is equally known for his philanthropic efforts. In 1997, he established the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation to improve health care in his native Congo. One of his most significant contributions was building the Biamba Marie Mutombo Hospital, named after his late mother, in Kinshasa.

Mutombo’s contributions to basketball were honored in 2015 when he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. His legacy, defined by his defensive brilliance and humanitarian work, inspires athletes and advocates worldwide.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Boxer Mylik Birdsong Shot And Killed In Drive-By Shooting In South Central L.A.

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The boxing world is saddened and shocked after the news was confirmed that top welterweight division fighter “King Mylik” Birdsong was shot and killed in L.A. in what appears to be classified as a drive-by shooting over the weekend.

Officers responded to the shooting around 4:50 pm on Sunday at West 87th Street and Denker Avenue, south of West Manchester Avenue in South Central, according to reports from the LAPD. According to the report, Birdsong was standing outside a vehicle with his girlfriend inside when another vehicle approached. Police describe the suspects as five men in a black SUV.

“The victim then ran towards his residence [when] two suspects from the vehicle started chasing him while shooting at him,” said an LAPD spokesperson to local reporters. Birdsong fell to the ground in the driveway, the spokesperson said. First responders arrived and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

Birdsong, 31, was a professional boxing contender known as “King Malik”, who at one time was known for his undefeated record. He had a record of 15-1-1 with 10 knock-outs and was the reigning World Boxing Foundation International Welterweight champion. 

The L.A. native’s next scheduled fight was set for Oct. 26 against Gor Yeritsyan at the Commerce Casino. 

 

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Mary J. Blige Announces 2025 ‘The For My Fans Tour’ with NE-YO and Mario

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Grammy and Emmy Award-winning, Oscar-nominated artist Mary J. Blige, known as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” has announced her 2025 The For My Fans Tour with special guests NE-YO and Mario. The tour celebrates the love and gratitude Blige feels for her life, family, and devoted fans, and follows the release of her highly anticipated new album Gratitude on November 15.

Produced by Live Nation, the 27-city tour kicks off on January 30 at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. It will hit major cities like Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York before concluding on April 14 at Boston’s TD Garden. The tour will feature fan favorites and tracks from her upcoming album. In August, Blige dropped Gratitude’s lead single, “Breathing,” featuring rapper Fabolous.

Fans can expect exclusive VIP packages and experiences on this tour, ranging from premium seating options to access to the VIP Lounge and exclusive merchandise. For more details, visit vipnation.com.

Ahead of the album release and tour, Blige will receive one of the highest honors in music — induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on October 19 in Cleveland as part of the Class of 2024.

Tickets for The For My Fans Tour go on sale starting with artist presales on Tuesday, October 1. Citi cardmembers can access presale tickets through the Citi Entertainment program starting Wednesday, October 2, at 10 AM local time until Thursday, October 3. General ticket sales begin on Friday, October 4, at 10 AM local time via LiveNation.com.

This tour marks a celebratory moment in Blige’s career, as the tour and album reflect her enduring connection to fans and her ever-evolving artistry.

MARY J. BLIGE – THE FOR MY FANS TOUR 2025 DATES:

Thu Jan 30 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum

Fri Jan 31 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center

Mon Feb 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Thu Feb 06 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

Sat Feb 08 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

Tue Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

Fri Feb 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Tue Feb 18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Fri Feb 21 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

Tue Feb 25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Sat Mar 01 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome

Fri Mar 07 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Sat Mar 08 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

Wed Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Fri Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sun Mar 16 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Wed Mar 19 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Sat Mar 22 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

Mon Mar 24 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Wed Mar 26 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Fri Mar 28 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall

Wed Apr 02 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

Fri Apr 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Sun Apr 06 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Thu Apr 10 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Fri Apr 11 – Elmont, NY – UBS Arena

Mon Apr 14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

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