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Air Jordan 5 “Jade Horizon” Drops This Winter: First Look

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Back in 2020, the Air Jordan 5 had a huge moment thanks to the fact that it was celebrating its 30th anniversary. As a result, we got a plethora of amazing colorways and retros. Since that time, Jordan Brand has continued to deliver some fantastic Jordan 5 offerings to the market, and 2021 has proven to be another great year for the iconic 90s silhouette.

The Instagram sneaker account @zsneakerheadz has been dead on with a lot of their information as of late, and recently, they unveiled the Air Jordan 5 “Jade Horizon” which is slated for the winter season. As you can see in the post below, this shoe has a mostly light green suede upper all while gum details are found near the laces and the midsole. There is a translucent pink lace lock on the front, and a silver tongue which is most likely going to be 3M.

For now, it is being reported that these will drop on December 4th of this year. This release date has yet to be confirmed by Jordan Brand, so keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest updates. In the meantime, let us know what you think of the shoe, in the comments below.

Desiigner Unleashes New EP “3 The Hard Way”

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When he burst onto the scene, Desiigner was instantly compared to Future because of his auto-tuned deep voice, standing out with his aggressive ad-libs. While his career hasn’t been all that it was originally shaping up to be, the Brooklyn rapper has made a killing for himself as he continues to release new music for his fans.

With over 6 million monthly listeners on Spotify, Desiigner isn’t exactly struggling. His core base was blessed on Friday with a new three-pack of songs for the weekend, coming in the form of the new EP 3 The Hard Way.

3 The Hard Way includes three new bangers from Desiigner, titled “F.A.B,” “Hop Out,” and “Big Earthquake.” If you’ve been waiting for new music from the former G.O.O.D. Music artist, you’re in luck.

What do you think of the new EP?

Tracklist:

1. F.A.B
2. Hop Out
3. Big Earthquake

Lance Stephenson Attracting Interest From These Contenders

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Lance Stephenson was a journeyman player in the NBA who got to play for various teams throughout his time in the league. Over the past couple of years, Stephenson has been playing overseas although it’s clear that he would prefer to be back in the NBA. The last time we saw Stephenson on an NBA court, he was playing for the Los Angeles Lakers alongside LeBron James. 

Now, Stephenson is ready to get back into the NBA and experience the glory that comes with it. In fact, Stephenson would prefer to play for a contender, and many of those teams are interested in his services. 

Lance Stephenson

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In a report from Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports, it was revealed that Stephenson is hosting a workout today in Las Vegas, and he has invited teams from all around the league to watch. Some of the teams who have confirmed their involvement are the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, and Philadelphia 76ers. These are all strong teams and there is no doubt that Stephenson could add to their depth.

There is no guarantee that Stephenson will acquire a contract, however, the interest in his workout is certainly a good sign of things to come. Stay tuned to HNHH, as we will continue to bring you the latest from around the NBA.

NLE Choppa’s Self-Directed ‘Mmm Hmm’ Video Is Non-Stop Wild Craziness

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Memphis rapper NLE Choppa is having the time of his life and capturing every moment. The hip-hop heavyweight comes through with his new and highly-anticipated latest single, ‘Mmm Hmm’ along with its jaw-dropping self-directed video treatment. “Mmm Hmm” feels like another instant smash for the Memphis rapper, who hasn’t let his foot off the gas so […]

LeBron James Reveals His Mentality Heading Into Next Season

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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers had themselves a difficult postseason in 2021 as they were dealing with numerous injuries and underperforming depth. Heading into next year, the Lakers are hoping to be fully healthy and with Russell Westbrook on the roster, there is no doubt that they are setting themselves up to be a powerhouse again. 

There are some massive expectations for this Lakers team, and if they want to go out and get that title, they will have to defeat the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Milwaukee Bucks, and a whole host of other contenders that are starting to gain momentum.

LeBron James

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On social media, LeBron has been showing off his various workouts, and based on what we’ve seen so far, there is no doubt that he is ready to have a comeback season for the ages. More recently, LeBron took to his Instagram story where he teased fans with his mentality heading into next year. In the images below, you can see that LeBron wrote “It’s not about if you fail. It’s about how you come back from it.”

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While LeBron is clearly talking about himself here, there is no doubt that this is a great message to spread to anyone. It can be hard out there, but with perseverance, you can pretty well accomplish anything. As for the Lakers, they certainly have the pieces to be successful, and with LeBron at the helm, there is no doubt that they can do some big things this year.

Kevin Hart Completely Violates Don Cheadle: Twitter Reacts

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Considering his lauded appearances in movies like Space Jam: A New Legacy and No Sudden Move as well as his recent marriage to Brigid Coulter, Don Cheadle has been experiencing an incredible year in his. However, a viral clip involving Kevin Hart and Don Cheadle shows how quickly someone can get violated even while at the top of their game.

In a hilarious clip from Kevin Hart’s Peacock exclusive interview show Hart To Heart, Don Cheadle appears to get really vulnerable with the comedian while discussing his age, and suddenly, Kevin Hart randomly alters the entire mood of the interview. Upon hearing that Don Cheadle is 56 years old, Kevin Hart exclaims “Damn!” with a straight face, leading to an awkward The Office-esque exchange between the two movie stars.

actor Kevin Hart and actor Don Cheadle attend Audemars Piguet Celebrates the opening of Audemars Piguet Rodeo Drive at Audemars Piguet on December 9, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Whether it was meant to be funny or not, the scene is pretty hilarious as Don Cheadle’s grimace towards his host eventually causes Kevin Hart to promptly apologize.

For a good laugh, peep a bunch of the Twitter reactions to Don Cheadle and Kevin Hart’s viral clip below.

Even Kevin Hart appears to find the exchange hilarious, as he quoted the viral video on Twitter and urged fans to go watch the rest of the interview as well. “Y’all gotta check out this interview in full,” Kevin Hart said alongside a bevy of emojis. If you’re interested in checking out Kevin Hart’s show, you can check it out on Peacock here.

Swae Lee Releases New Single “Ball Is Life” With Jack Harlow

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The brand new Madden NFL 22 soundtrack has arrived and one of the immediate highlights from the project is Swae Lee’s contribution on “Ball Is Life,” which features Jack Harlow.

Swae Lee has been teasing the song hard this week, sharing a preview of the music video and hyping up the release on social media. On Friday, the world finally got to hear what Swae has been working on all year, teaming up with Jack Harlow, who delivers a standout verse where he opens up about his drive and motivation. 

The five-minute song includes a couple of verses from Swae, who shines on the hook. However, fans have been raving about Jack Harlow’s verse, during which he speaks about Kendrick Lamar “liking” one of his rap videos on Twitter, theorizing that he possibly related to Jack’s hustle.

Listen to the new single below and let us know what you think.

Quotable Lyrics:

I used to burn CDs and pass ’em around
I used to email the venues and ask ’em if I could be opening act for the rappers that’s passin’ through town
I used to be the one kids in my city was laughin’ about
I used to envision everything happening now
I used to ride the bus and listen to Kendrick Lamar
He just liked the video that I made back when I started to study his bars
I’d like to think that he probably related as someone that’s come so far
As someone that wanted it badly, then went and got it and turned to a star

J. Cole Advised Dave East To Make One Change To Improve His Rap Voice

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Harlem rapper Dave East has been around for a minute, but absent the big-name co-signs or signature hits that drove some of his peers’ careers, mainstream success has eluded him. With that said, his latest project, the Harry Fraud-produced Hoffa, is a masterclass in ignoring mass appeal in favor of crafting high-quality work and staying true to yourself — the album Dave East always needed in his catalog. However, it turns out one of East’s peers had some advice for him to improve his chances to gain traction on future projects.

Speaking with Apple Music 1’s Ebro, East recalled how J. Cole helped him make some adjustments to improve his rap voice — a key component in any rap artist’s success. “I got a chance to lock in with J. Cole, just me and him in the studio with the engineer, and he asked that same question, like, ‘Bro, I’m a fan of what you do, I really respect your pen, but you rap with one tone,’” he recounted. “And I really sat and listened to myself, and a lot of my sh*t is one tone.”

The rest of the session, he said, consisted of “me and him in the studio testing tones. He’s just really seeing how high I can take my voice, how low I can take it, and then he just was like, ‘Apply that to your music. Watch the difference. That’s just something I gotta keep working at, keep working at. I think it will be something dope to add to my music.” Listening to Hoffa, it’s clear the advice paid off, as Dave sounds more energized than ever, partly as a result of Harry Fraud’s complementary beat choices but also because his inflections bring a new-found dimension to his delivery, highlighting the emotional stakes of his rhymes.

Watch Dave East and Harry Fraud’s interview with Ebro below.