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If you were to compile a list of the most influential shoes of all-time, the Air Jordan 1 would most certainly have to be on that list. It first came out back in 1985 and it was the first-ever signature shoe from legendary basketball superstar Michael Jordan. Throughout the last few decades, it has received an abundance of colorways and it feels like there will continue to be more and more as the years go by. In 2021 alone, there have been plenty of AJ1 teasers and today, another one came down the pipeline.

This latest Air Jordan 1 offering comes to us via @zsneakerheadz, and you can check the shoe out in the post below. As you scroll through the images, you can see that the shoe has a white base to it, while black overlays are placed throughout. The colorway is actually called “Electro Orange” and this is because of the orange that is found on both the outsole and the cuff. It’s a unique color scheme and it’s one that will work specifically well during the Fall season.

The tentative release date for these has been set to July 17th of this year although nothing has been officially confirmed. As always, stay tuned to HNHH for details as we will be sure to bring those to you.

Big news came out of the NFL today as JJ Watt officially signed with the Arizona Cardinals on a two-year deal worth $31 million. Watt is one of the best defensive players in the NFL and after parting ways with the Houston Texans just a couple of weeks ago, fans were wondering where he would go. In the end, he chose to be in the NFC West where there are a ton of elite quarterbacks to go out and feast on.

The Cardinals also just so happen to boast the talents of DeAndre Hopkins, who Watt got to play with during his Texans days. These two used to love playing with one another and as you can imagine, Hopkins is excited to have Watt back on his team. Taking to Twitter, Hopkins posted a video of Future from the “Life Is Good” music video, which was essentially his way of saying how he felt about the move.

This signing is huge for the Cardinals as they are a team that is currently on the up and up. Kyler Murray and Hopkins found a lot of chemistry last season and with Watt on the defensive side of the football, this is a team that is destined to do some big things.

Let us know what you think of the signing, in the comments below.

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It’s always entertaining to see rappers go head-to-head on the basketball court, especially given how many artists are actually quite adept at it. For example, 2 Chainz originally had hoop dreams long before picking up a microphone, and he’s far from the only one. We’ve seen Quavo of Migos fame shut it down at the NBA celebrity all-star game on several occasions, taking home the MVP title in 2018 and scoring a game-high 47 points in 2019.

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Now, 2 Chainz and Quavo are gearing up to go head-to-head in a two-on-two game of basketball, one that will benefit historically Black colleges and universities. Presented by Modelo Beer, Bleacher Report’s Open Run will find Quavo and Jack Harlow engaging in a competitive match-up against 2 Chainz and Lil Baby.

The winning team will have the earnings gifted to a historically Black university or college of their choosing. On that note, Harlow has selected Simmons College of Kentucky and Kentucky State; Baby has selected Morehouse College and Spelman College; Quavo will rep for Clark Atlanta University and Spellman College; finally, 2 Chainz will hold it down for Alabama State University, where he once played division 1 basketball. 

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Should you be interested in checking out the event, the two-on-two game will be taking place on Saturday, March 6, at 8 p.m. Eastern time. It will be live-streamed on the official Bleacher Report app, as well as on Twitter. Be sure to keep an eye out for this one, and sound off with your predictions on which team will take home the prize — Quavo and Jack, or Lil Baby and 2 Chainz? 

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The Ferragamo Falcon is ready to soar again. Following the release of his 2019 debut album Dior Deposits, as well as his subsequent EPs Platinum Falcon Tape Vol 1  and Return Of The Falcon, Guapdad 4000 has officially set the table for his next body of work 1176. The versatile rapper recently took to Twitter to issue a crucial reminder about the upcoming !llmind-produced project, confirming that not only does it drop later this month, but on March 19th to be specific. 

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The West Coast rapper reiterated as much on Twitter, leaving little in the way for interpretation; a refreshing frankness in a world where cryptic tweets have become the norm. “My Album drops on March 19th,” he writes, alongside a few unfazed selfies. Unfortunately, further details about the project’s features are quiet for now, though it should be noted that Guapdad is among the game’s most affable personalities, and as such has assembled quite the network of collaborators. Even J. Cole considers him an ally, having welcomed him into the mix during the Welcome To Dreamers 3 studio sessions.

For those eager to hear a glimpse at what’s set to come from the creative minds of Guapdad and !llmind, look no further than lead single “How Many,” a slow-burning melodic banger. Should you like what you hear, be sure to check back on March 19th, when he comes through to drop off his new project 1176.

Coi Leray is having a moment right now, watching her career blossom with the release of her hit single “No More Parties”. She’s also been working with a number of artists that are helping her elevate, including Lil Durk, Pooh Shiesty, and more. 

Unfortunately, tied to her success has been the drama within her family, most notably between the artist and her father Benzino. You likely already know about Benzino’s history — the man has long been a headline mainstay on HotNewHipHop and other rap blogs. He’s known for beefing with rappers like Eminem, but apparently, he’s also got issues with his own daughter after Coi called him out on her new track.

“My daddy let me down, but I promise you I won’t let up/I wanna say f*ck that man, but that sh*t won’t make me better,” raps Coi Leray on “No More Parties”. The song is her most successful record to date, and it continues performing extremely well on streaming and social media. Judging from Benzino’s latest posts, he’s not happy with Coi’s bars about him, and he’s gone so far as to call her out publicly about them.

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“Y’all goofy mfs get off my timeline wit that stupid sh*t,” wrote Benzino on Instagram, sharing a video of him with his daughter during a car ride. “I been posting and supporting, so idk where all this bs is comming from. That linr in her song is [cap]. my name and rep is very important to me and nobody is gonna tarnish that for story line u dig? I still love u very much coileray but this gotta stop. I don’t need clout, I am and always will be the clout and I’m very proud of what you are doing so I don’t need to prove nothing to anyone.

You know I was there in your life every step of the way and when sh*t got rough I still was there. Don’t matter though, this industry is full of f*ck n***az and b*tches, so I’m always here when sh*t get thick I’m just 7 numbers away. Tell your mother enough is enough, I took care her, you Taj and your two brothers whom have their own fathers and I treated them like mines. I don’t want or need credit, I was suppose to do all that and I did. I realize a lot of y’all out there grew up hard without the love of your fathers because they were absent. Well I’m not one of those fathers. I was there period. Now stay tf off my timeline with that goofy shit.”

Apparently, that wasn’t enough because he made a second post, responding to a fan’s comment supporting him. 

“Maaaan I watched n***as totally ignore they’re kids and never did sh*t fir them. Was it right? No, but I would never judged nor would I comment,” said Benzino. “It’s unfortunate but it was never my business to say anything. I’m upset because I did everything right and now being lied on. F*ck all that. I don’t like that. Coi was raised in mansions and had everything she ever asked for. My other 2 sons are grown and would never say these things. It’s wrong and f*ck who thinks different. Her mother has a lot to do with this slimey sh*t anyway. Leave tf me alone with this bs fr. Some of y’all are crossing a dangerous line and I’ve have had enough and it’s too much.”

What do you make of Benzino’s beef with his daughter Coi Leray?