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Pharrell Williams is one of the greatest producers of our generation and when it comes to the world of footwear, Pharrell has been making quite an impression. For the last half of a decade, Pharrell has come through with some great offerings on the Adidas NMD Human Race, and now, he is looking to make waves with a brand new silhouette.

This new model is called the Pharrell x Adidas Humanrace Sičhona and it features a primeknit upper with a chunky Boost midsole that looks incredibly comfy. The very first colorway will be completely covered in blue, all while the Humanrace branding on the side will be red. This is a silhouette that was shown off months ago, and now it is truly living up to the hype.

The brand new Pharrell x Adidas Humanrace Sičhona is slated to drop on Friday, August 27th for a price of $180 USD over at Adidas.com/Pharrell. This is one of those silhouettes that will truly pop on your feet, so if you need to enhance your wardrobe, these might be the way to go. Let us know what you think, in the comments section below.

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An Upper East Side strip club was swimming in cash after A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie performed there this week. Rappers love to show off their bank accounts when visiting strip and gentlemen’s clubs across the globe, and Sapphire was raining dollar bills after A Boogie took to the stage. Sapphire has recently boasted performances from Treach and Ice-T, but a story of A Boogie’s cash-throwing display made its way to Page Six.

People who reportedly attended the event were quick to give details about what they witnessed, and while everyone resolved that they had a great time, they couldn’t help mentioning that a stripper got her dome rocked by a stack of singles.

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“He bought 20 grand in singles and was throwing it to dancers in the crowd. It’s like everything he made on performing, he pretty much spent on dancers,” someone told Page Six. Another person added, that Boogie “threw a brick of five grand and it landed on a girl’s head! It was quite funny… the crowd went crazy with all the money flying in the air.”

It’s reported that Nas was supposed to perform but canceled at the last minute. Other attendees reportedly included Trey Songz, Busta Rhymes, and Nelly. Busta is said to be a regular and was seen double-fisting two bottles of champagne. Travis Scott was also reportedly there, but he was “shooing a lot of girls away.”

“He kind of didn’t want to be bothered. He was in the corner,” a partygoer said. “They sneaked him in through a backdoor, and his security went in first to pick out an area.”

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Terrell Owens retired from the NFL quite a few years ago, and now, he is in the Hall of Fame. Despite all of this, Owens still has aspirations to return to the NFL at the age of 47. Owens has always been obsessed with his physical shape, and in retirement, T.O. has been taking very good care of himself. With this in mind, it should almost come as no surprise that T.O. would express interest in returning to the highest level of football out there.

In fact, during a recent interview with TMZ, Owens claimed that he is ready to get back into the league and that some execs have told him that there is potential for a signing if he can show some speed.

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“There’s no doubt, 100 percent, that I can play in the National Football League today,” Owens said. “I’m not washed up. Once you know how to ride a bike, you know, you don’t forget how to ride that bike.”

Owens went on to explain that his running speed is still incredibly fast and that when it comes to the 40-yard dash, he is still putting up good numbers. “I’ve been on the track, and, honestly, I just ran probably like a week ago,” Owens explained “I was clocked at like a 4.4. Faster than I probably ever have in probably in a while.”

If you’re an Owens fan, this will certainly come as intriguing news, although it is no guarantee that he can come back into the NFL. At the end of the day, 47-year-olds are at a huge disadvantage when it comes to matchups, and Owens could very well get caught up by the young cornerbacks and safeties we see today.

Let us know which team you think could benefit from Owens, in the comments below.

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Almost a week after it was reported that both Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty were on the receiving end of a lawsuit, a new report states Petty has filed a suit of his own. In 1995, Petty was convicted of the attempted rape of Jennifer Hough and served four years behind bars. Once he was released, he was mandated to register as a sex offender.

It wouldn’t be the last run-in with the law for Petty, because in 2006 he was sentenced to seven years in prison for the 2002 murder of Lamont Robinson. Police alleged that Petty ran down Robinson in the street, jumped out of a vehicle, and shot him. Robinson reportedly lived long enough to name Petty as his killer and Petty would go on to serve seven years in prison.

The attempted rape case has caused Petty’s alleged victim to file a lawsuit because she claims since 2018, she has been pressured, harassed, and attempted to be bribed into not speaking about the case. As Minaj and Petty face off against that lawsuit, TMZ reports that Petty is suing the State of New York, including its Criminal Justice Services, because he wants his name removed from its sex offender’s registry.

The outlet states that Petty, who was placed as a Risk Level 2 sex offender—classified as an overall danger to the public—, claims he wasn’t notified of the hearing that decided on what level he would be issued. He says that it occurred in 2004 when he was in jail and also states that he never signed paperwork and what authorities have is a forgery. Petty believes “he never got his constitutional right to due process.”

He also claims that his reputation has suffered, resulting in “humiliation and financial loss,” and that includes his 2020 arrest for not registering as a sex offender in California. It is reported he is only seeking for his name to be completely removed from the registry.

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Kyle Kuzma is one of the most tatted-up players in the entire NBA, and when something major happens in his life, you can expect him to get a tattoo to commemorate that event. After all, tattoos are meant to be something that is meaningful to you, and Kuzma certainly makes sure to reflect that in the artwork that lines his body.

One of Kuzma’s favorite artists is Herchell L. Carrasco who has done artwork for some of the biggest celebrities out there. According to Carrasco, Kuzma stopped by his shop recently and got one of his biggest pieces yet. The tattoo in question pays homage to Kuzma’s days at the University of Utah, and as you can see below, this thing is massive.

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If you’re familiar with Utah, then you know just how beautiful their mountain ranges are. The state is truly beautiful, and with this tattoo, that is exactly what Carrasco and Kuzma were going for. Now, Kuzma’s entire back is filled up with Utah’s mountain view, and it is certainly a tattoo that is going to stand out on Kuzma’s body for years to come. Not to mention, the artwork and line work are immaculate as well, which just goes to show how talented Carrasco is as an artist.

Check out this brand new tattoo down below and let us know what you think about it, in the comments section.

Kodak Black has doubled down on a familiar concept: wear your masks.

Taking to Twitter, the rapper reveled that the mother of one of his friends passed away due to COVID-19 complications and he used it as a harsh reminder to keep masks on as the virus rages on.

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The start of the summer saw more lax regulations when it came to COVID-19 this year, but as new variants continue to arise with the most common and deadly being the Delta variant, many states and cities are rolling back out their mandates regarding masks, large groups and eating out.

Across the united States, as children return to in-person schooling, parents and local school boards are clashing as many policymakers impose mandates on masks. 

Notably in Florida, Governor Rick DeSantis has put a ban on mask mandates, threatening budget cuts of school districts impose them. Several districts have already violated the ruling, requiring that students wear masks to stop the spread of COVID-19.

They say money doesn’t buy happiness, but some believe that it can surely help put a smile on their faces. Apryl Jones seems to have left her reality television career with Love & Hip Hop behind, at least for now, and the mother of two has been focusing on her career outside of entertainment. The ongoing tension with her ex Omarion continues to plague Jones as she recently complained about him serving her with court papers, and she has also been at the center of gossip regarding whether or not she has been dating Dr. Dre. 

Jones recently sparked a debate on social media after she made a post about if she would choose to be “happy but poor” or “sad but rich.”

In her caption, she added, “Poverty may be a temporary state of bing for some, but NEVER choose poverty! Ima cry all the way to the bank!#RichB*tchChronicles.” Many people joked that they already know what being “sad and poor” is like, so “sad but rich” sounds much better. However, there were those who argued that money can’t soothe the soul, and happiness was a better bet.

Jones’s Love & Hip Hop peer Bambi, Lil Scrappy’s wife, seemed to agree with the stance of being “sad but rich,” because she commented “Period” under the post. Jones replied, “You already know lol.” If you had to choose one or the other, which would you pick? Check out Apryl’s post below.

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Kevin Durant is one of the best players in the entire NBA, and over the last few years, he has made sure to use his stardom to his advantage thanks to various business deals. Durant has also been very honest about his weed usage, which makes it unsurprising that he would sign a deal with a weed-related company.

Well, that’s exactly what happened recently as Durant signed a new deal with a brand called Weedmaps. With this new partnership, Durant will act as an ambassador for the brand, and he will also be sponsored by them. Weedmaps is a company that helps people locate dispensaries in their area, and now, Durant will help make the brand a household name. 

Durant spoke on this new partnership and noted that his main goal is to educate people on marijuana, especially when it comes to the realm of athletics.

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“I think it’s far past time to address the stigmas around cannabis that still exist in the sports world as well as globally,” Durant said via ESPN. “This partnership is going to help us continue to normalize those conversations, as well as create content, events, and a lot more through our Boardroom media network. This is just the beginning for us.”

Durant continues to be one of the biggest basketball stars in the world, and there is no doubt that this partnership will help Durant educate people throughout the world. Marijuana is largely becoming destigmatized around the U.S., which is something that has been celebrated by many.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more updates from the NBA world.

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Kanye West is supposedly dropping Donda next week and fans couldn’t be any happier. After two missed release deadlines, Kanye is heading to Chicago where he will reportedly be showing off the finished version of what is meant to be one of his most emotional albums yet. In the meantime, Kanye continues to make big waves in the sneaker world thanks to his Billion-dollar Yeezy brand. Numerous models have been shown off this year, especially as it pertains to the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2.

In the images below, you can find the new Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Light” which has a very special feature. As you can see from the first photo, the stripe on the side is UV-sensitive which means it will change colors depending on the light source. From there, the rest of the shoe has a mostly beige and grey look to it, which fits in perfectly with the Fall season. Overall, it’s your typical Yeezy 350 V2, but with a unique twist.

For now, a release date has yet to be revealed for these, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest updates. As always, give us your thoughts on these, in the comments section below.

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