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Swae Lee And Jack Harlow Declare ‘Ball Is Life’ In Their ‘Madden 22’ Contribution

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“Ball Is Life,” Swae Lee‘s contribution to the newly released Madden NFL 22 soundtrack with Jack Harlow, is a bit of a departure from the mostly aggressive, boisterous material from fellow contributors like Tierra Whack and Moneybagg Yo. Instead, it’s a spacey, trap&b head-nodder on which Swae croons about “balling every day” over ethereal synths and booming 808. Harlow comes in on the bridge with his usual rags-to-riches braggadocio.

Swae hasn’t released too many solo singles this year, instead popping up on tracks with PnB Rock and Pink Sweats (“Forever Never“) and Skrillex and Siiickbrain (“Too Bizarre“), and on an episode of FX’s Lil Dicky comedy Dave with his brother Slim Jxmmi. Harlow, though, has had something of a breakout year, dropping his debut album That’s What They All Say to overall positive reception and featuring on songs with some of music’s biggest stars including Eminem (“Killer” remix with Cordae) and Lil Nas X (the controversial “Industry Baby“). He also got to meet Saweetie, which was fun.

Listen to “Ball Is Life” above.

The Madden NFL 22 soundtrack is out now via Interscope. Get it here and check out Spotify’s extended playlist here.

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Denzel Curry Recreates A 16-Bit Classic In His Video For ‘The Game’

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In addition to the 11-song soundtrack released to DSPs by Interscope today, the 2022 iteration of Madden NFL also includes another 40 songs which can be found both in the game and on the official Madden NFL 22 Soundtrack playlist on Spotify. While the original soundtrack boasts appearances from 42 Dugg, Jack Harlow, JID, Swae Lee, and Tierra Whack, the playlist version on Spotify adds dozens of previously released tracks.

However, it looks like the curators missed out on the theme-appropriate “The Game” from Denzel Curry, which the Miami rapper shared with a retro-aesthetic video inspired by the original 1995 version of Madden. A thumping, borderline menacing beat backs Denzel’s ruminations on “The Game” — the rap one — as a game plays out in the video with updated graphics reflecting a team named for Denzel’s most recent album, Zuu, and with himself included as the star running back.

Meanwhile, Curry himself has been relatively busy for an artist who hasn’t dropped a new project in two years (even allowing for the pandemic). He’s guested on tracks with fellow rabble-rousers Jasiah and Rico Nasty (“Art Of War“), collaborated with DC Comics on a companion to the Death Metal miniseries (“Bad Luck“), and teamed up with Snot (“Sangria“) and JID (“Bruuuh” Remix) in past months, all while preparing a new album that has fans pretty excited.

Listen to Denzel Curry’s “The Game” above.

Benny The Butcher & Conway The Machine Team Up For “Fly With Me”

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Benny The Butcher decided to open his vault and release Pyrex Picasso, a seven-song project designed to bridge the gap between proper studio releases. As he tells it, every song was recorded in a single day three years ago, which should please fans hoping to hear a little bit of that classic Benny — not that he’s faltered in the slightest, remaining one of the game’s sharpest emcees today.

In honor of the nostalgic Griselda vibe, we’ve opted to highlight the album’s closing track “Fly With Me,” featuring his longtime collaborator Conway The Machine. You already know that when these two line up on the same song, it’s sort of like putting Sub-Zero in a room with Scorpion. Bloodsport of the lyrical variety. Regardless of which one you might favor, both men play quite nicely off one another and the soulful “Fly With Me” is no exception. Check it out for yourself, and go stream Pyrex Picasso right here. 

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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.