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Like many other entertainers, George Clooney considers himself to be a social justice warrior. The acclaimed actor has lent his voice to a variety of causes but according to Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump, Clooney has been actively involved in efforts relating to the police-involved killing of George Floyd. We’re in the thick of Derek Chauvin’s murder trial and for many, it has been difficult to watch. 

During his recent appearance on The View, Crump revealed that he’s been in regular contact with Clooney who he says wants his wife and three-year-old twins “to live in a better world.” In an email, Crump claims Clooney contested Chauvin’s defense that Floyd died due to drug abuse. “‘Attorney Crump, you should tell them if Derek Chauvin feels so confident in that, he should volunteer during his case, to get down on the floor in that courtroom, and let somebody come and put their knee on his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds and be able to see if he can survive,'” Clooney penned.

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Following Floyd’s death, it was widely publicized that despite opposition from witnesses, Chauvin kneeled on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Dave Chappelle even released a poignant politically-driven comedy routine he titled 8:46, however, during the trial, it was revealed that Chauvin actually stayed on Floyd’s neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds.

Entertainment Tonight reportedly confirmed with Clooney’s camp that he sent Crump the email. Watch Attorney Ben Crump’s appearance on The View below.

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What began as Diddy drawing attention to corporate America taking advantage of Black professionals and creators has resulted in a social media firestorm. The Rap mogul penned a statement over on his Revolt platform and soon, his article went viral. Immediately, people began reposting and resharing Diddy’s comments in agreeance, but soon, others came forward with their stories that didn’t paint Sean Combs in a favorable light.

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“We’re done letting corporations manipulate our culture into believing incremental progress is acceptable action,” Diddy tweeted. “IF YOU LOVE US, PAY US. Here’s my letter to corporate America.” Jessie Woo, who had a stint on Love & Hip Hop, took the opportunity to share her experience. “Diddy, it starts with us. I was recently approached to host a show for Revolt and it came without pay. We cannot keep knocking white folks for their disrespect towards minority creators while doing the same thing to each other. I encourage you to be the change we need.”

People also brought up Diddy being at odds with certain artists about pay or not being allowed to own their masters. Bad Boy artists like Ma$e, B5, and Q Parker from 112 have been vocal about not being given what they believe they are owed. Check out several reactions below.

They’ve known each other for years and have been photographed at events and spending leisurely time together, so it’s unsurprising that Flo Rida and Ashanti’s names have been at the center of gossip. Back in 2019, Ashanti appeared at the rapper’s birthday party in Los Angeles, and last year, he attended her birthday festivities in Antigua. With all the chatter that’s been about these two, it’s surprising that no confirmation or denial has been given regarding their relationship.

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The rumor mill kicked up a notch once again after a photo of the two allegedly on vacation began to circulate. Some have argued that because they have been longtime friends, it’s normal for them to spend time together. Both artists have kept their romances close to the chest and aren’t often photographed with partners, nor do they share information about their significant others.

The latest set of vacation pictures come courtesy of Flo Rida who uploaded them over on Instagram. While there were shots that showed him alone with Ashanti, it seems that the vacation was a group affair. Check out a few photos of these two together below.

Over the course of any given year, you can always expect a healthy amount of Air Jordan 1 colorways to make their way to the market. The Jordan 1 is easily the most storied shoe in the history of Jumpman and it only makes sense that they would continuously deliver new models to the forefront. In 2021, a staggering amount of Air Jordan 1 colorways have been shown off and it doesn’t seem like this trend is going to die down anytime soon.

One of the models that have been teased the most is the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Electro Orange,” which can be seen in the Instagram post below. For the first time, Nike has finally shown off the official images for the shoe and they’re looking pretty good. As we’ve stated in previous reports, the shoe is mostly white and black although the orange highlights do stand out quite a bit and it all works to perfection.

In terms of the release date, these are still on track to drop on July 17th of this year, for $170 USD. There could be some changes to the schedule, so keep it locked to HNHH as we will continue to bring you all of the latest updates in regards to these.

Arguably, no other genre is quick to call out their record label more than Rap. When an artist is fed up with how they’re being treated behind the scenes, fans can expect a social media call-out to follow. It’s believed that in this day and age, most artists are aware of all the fine print in their contracts, but still, rappers are years deep into their deals and dissatisfied with how they’re being treated.

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The latest rapper to take public issue with his label is PnB Rock who recently shared a few thoughts over on his Instagram Story. “@atlanticrecords I WANT A BUYOUT OF THIS BS ASS DEAL YALL GOT ME IN !!!” he wrote. “YALL BEEN MAKING MILLIONS OFF ME FOR YEARS HAVENT GAVE ME ONE MIL YET !!!”

Some people may not understand how an artist can flash cash online while not getting paid from their label, and it’s all about the work they put in outside of the studio. The less empathetic have questioned why PnB Rock would sign a contract that would leave him in this space, but others have noted that artists have had the same complaints for decades.

Last month, PnB Rock took to Instagram to say he regretted signing his deal. Check out his post below.

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At the tail end of Michael Jordan’s career with the Chicago Bulls, he was able to bless us with the Air Jordan 14 which is the shoe he wore when taking that one last Finals shot to defeat the Utah Jazz. It’s a shoe that will always be famous and over the last couple of decades, Jordan Brand has made sure to load up on dope colorways for our wearing pleasure.

In 2021, Jumpman is coming right back with the Jordan 14 and one of the latest colorways to be teased is called “Shocking Pink.” Thanks to @zsneakerheadz, we now have a solid photoshop rendering of the pair, which is seen in the tweet below. Just like the name suggests, there are some extremely bright shades of pink to be had here, and it makes for a truly unique offering that will turn a whole lot of heads upon release.

As for the release date, it seems like these will be dropping closer to the holiday season although there is no exact drop date at this time. With this in mind, keep it locked to HNHH as we will continue to bring you all of the latest updates. In the meantime, let us know what you think of this rendering, below.

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It was an eventful day for Cardi B as she spent the better part of the afternoon going to war with her critics. It’s a regular occurrence for Cardi to log into social media and find her mentions flooded with cruel messages, and while most celebrities opt to block or delete people who say such things, Cardi continuously calls people out.

Recently, Cardi’s cover feature with XXL went viral, as did many of her quotes. She spoke about not feeling the need to endorse other women in Rap, but she will when she wants to. This was a controversial comment that many interpreted as Cardi B saying she’s anti-other women rappers, so she clarified her statement on Twitter.

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“I DONT HAVE TO SUPPORT FEMALE RAPPERS HOWEVER I STILL DO IT,” she tweeted. “There’s a difference between having too and doing it cause I WANT TO.” Cardi added, “Don’t come to my page , don’t mention my name then ask why I’m replying when ya all in MY QUOTES.This is my community once you in my property I can say and do what I want .The question is why ya here ? Why called for yall?”

Someone chimed in and called Cardi a “lying rat” and told her that they remembered “what you did in 2018,” a reference that could be about the rapper’s New York Fashion Week fight with Nicki Minaj. “What I did in 2018 ? Stand up for myself cause I’m not p*ssy ?” she replied. “Ya want me to be p*ssy soo bd ! My karma? This is what comes with sh*t.My career still very strong and ya still got me on ya mind and the millions is coming so this Karma feels real good .Let’s not talk about man.”

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Another person told Cardi that she is a “grown ass woman with a baby and a man that cheats on you.” She responded, “A baby who is richer then you and a nikka that will smack the sh*t out your father.This tweet was about me ? I can reply to sh*t that it’s about Me .You grown with a spam page ON MY PAGE .I guess you need some1 to cheat on you so you can GET OFF MY D*CK.”

Safe to say, Cardi stayed busy. Check out a few tweets below.