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Kanye West is one of the richest men in the United States as a recent report revealed that he is worth over $6 billion. Much of this wealth comes from his Yeezy brand which has quickly become one of the most relevant sneaker entities in the entire world. Every single year, Kanye comes through with more and more Yeezy models, and in 2021, he has plenty of big releases up his sleeve.

One of the most recent models to be revealed is the Adidas Yeezy Desert Boot in “Taupe Blue” which was shown off by the good folks over at Yeezy Mafia. As you can see in the post below, the boot has a blue midsole and mudguard, while the rest of the boot is blessed by some beige materials all throughout the upper.

As for the release date, Yeezy Mafia is reporting that these will be coming out on March 29th which means the official drop is only over a week away. This will be exciting news for all of you Yeezy fans out there, especially if you’ve been looking at getting your hands on some boots.

Keep it locked to HNHH for more news from the world of sneakers and be sure to let us know what you think of these, in the comments below.

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Kanye West was recently reported as the richest Black man in American history, which is an outstanding accomplishment for somebody that was $53 million in personal debt just a half-decade ago. Reports by well-respected publications, including Bloomberg, claimed that the music mogul was worth an estimated $6.6 billion this week, with his Yeezy empire comprising more than half of his financial portfolio. 

While the world continues to react to the reports, Forbes is raining on Kanye’s parade (again) by publishing a report that disputes his earnings, bursting his bubble, and reporting that he’s actually likely only worth about $1.8 billion.

“West’s wildly optimistic approach to his net worth mirrors the approach used by Donald Trump, who insists the value of his name be included in any net worth estimate,” states Forbes staff writer Madeline Berg. “Trump, who we value at $2.5 billion, says his brand has an intrinsic value, regardless of actual revenue. West and his camp are making a similar argument for businesses attached to the Yeezy name.”

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If you don’t understand what this means, basically, Forbes is saying that Kanye’s estimate is inaccurate because it includes future assets. In Forbes’ own evaluation, the Yeezy x GAP collaborative partnership, which Bloomberg reported as being worth nearly a billion dollars, is valued at $0 because no products have been made available on the market yet.

The report also disputes the headline that Kanye West is officially the richest Black man in American history, awarding that honor to Vista Equity’s Robert F. Smith, who Forbes estimates at $6 billion. 

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The numbers presented by Forbes still mark a tremendous rise in Kanye’s net worth, considering the publication previously disputed that West wasn’t even worth a billion. The artist was previously critical of Forbes, calling them his “favorite white supremacists”. “They gangster, bro. They don’t live in 2020. They act like it’s 1800s, still,” he said during an interview with Nick Cannon last year.

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One of the most popular sneakers of all-time is the Air Jordan 1 and that probably won’t change anytime soon. Of course, the Air Jordan 1 released for the very first time all the way back in 1985 and it was the very first signature sneaker worn by the likes of Michael Jordan. Over the course of the last few decades, Jordan Brand has always made sure to come out with new colorways, and 2021 seems destined to contain a whole slew of new models.

Among these offerings is the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Light Fusion Red” which is pictured down below. These are the very first official images of the shoe, and as you can see, it’s a vibrant offering that will be perfect for the summer. The base of the sneaker is made from white leather, all while the overlays are a pinkish shade of red. There is even some yellow on the Nike swoosh and cuff, which is there for good measure.

This colorway is set to be released on June 21st of this year for $170 USD. Let us know what you think of this model and be sure to keep it locked to HNHH for more sneaker news and information.

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Kanye West is trending on Twitter right now, with most people commenting on his outstanding achievement after being named the richest Black man in American history. Presently valued at $6.6 billion USD, with more than half of that coming from his Yeezy empire, fans of the music mogul are reacting to the news with congratulatory statements. While that’s the primary reason that Kanye is trending on Thursday, the chatter is supplemented by a more minimal conversation about his music, with much of it reportedly missing from Apple Music’s streaming service.

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According to numerous outlets, including XXL and HipHopDX, much of Kanye West’s discography was mysteriously removed from his artist page on Apple Music. At the time of publication, some of the albums have been restored but some core projects from Kanye’s catalog are missing, including College Dropout, 808s & Heartbreak, and Cruel Summer. These albums remain available for people who have previously downloaded them.

Similarly, Drake’s catalog was also missing some notable albums on his Apple Music page but his account appears to have been restored.

It’s unclear what happened to make their projects invisible on Apple Music’s search function, but hopefully, this gets fixed soon. 

Were you affected by the bug? Check out what people were saying about it below.

Lil Baby and 42 Dugg have been hard at work in the studio, quite possibly building on their recently-revealed collaboration album. And while details surrounding that particular endeavor are certainly secretive, Lil Baby took to Instagram to tease an upcoming track between him and his 4PF signee. 

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As expected, the song itself certainly sounds like a banger, featuring an uptempo and glitchy instrumental from an unidentified producer. Baby proceeds to float overtop, his melodic singsong flow well-honed by this point. “Stop playing I been turnt since sixteen,” he raps, with Dugg emphasizing the bar in the background. “Yeah, from the joint to the big-screen / from the hood to the big screen / quick to tell a hoe bitch please / Rolls Royce inside like a bitch bleed, don’t play you’ll get these / I ain’t ever had hoop dreams / but I’m ballin’ I got six rings.”

Naturally, many were quick to single out his “hoop dreams” lyric, a line Baby likely included as a bit of self-deprecating humor. The memories of his notorious on-court performance against Quavo and Jack Harlow have yet to fade, having been forever immortalized through various memes and highlight-reel parodies. Baby himself was ultimately a great sport about the oft-teased scrimmage, and from the sound of this new lyric, he never much cared about his on-court prowess to begin with.

Check out the new snippet from Lil Baby and 42 Dugg below, and sound off if you’re looking forward to hearing their mysterious collaborative project in full. 

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A few years ago, Aaron Hernandez made international headlines after being accused of murder. The New England Patriots star had reportedly been dealing with some shady people and ultimately got caught up with a murder charge. Hernandez was eventually found guilty and killed himself while in prison. The story remains incredibly shocking as fans simply couldn’t believe that their favorite player could be engaging in such deplorable acts.

Recently, Hernandez’s former teammate Rob Gronkowski was on the “10 Questions with Kyle Brandt” for The Ringer, where he was actually asked about Hernandez. As Gronk noted, he would have never guessed his former teammate was up to all that stuff but in the end, you can never really tell what’s happening behind the surface.

“I was definitely shook when I heard that,” Gronk said. “Because, being his teammate and everything — you really don’t see that. You’re not really looking into players like that … that’s who they are, or that’s what they’re doing.”

When the Hernandez allegations came to light, most Patriots players were fairly quiet as they didn’t want to get wrapped up in a legal battle. However, now that Hernandez has passed away, it is much safer for these players to come out and speak their minds. Needless to say, it must have been weird for Gronk to deal with all of this while it was happening.

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Shawn Bradley was a popular player during his time in the NBA as his stature was one that very few players shared. At 7-foot-6, Bradley was one of the tallest players to ever make it to the NBA, and his time with the Dallas Mavericks led to a lot of highlights and plenty of blocks. Unfortunately, Bradley is going through a difficult time as he was paralyzed while riding his bike near his home back in January. The incident took place after being struck by a car.

The Mavericks issued a statement on behalf of Bradley’s family which detailed what he’s going through and how he is managing this new reality.

“With his wife Carrie at his side around the clock, and supported by an amazing team of rehabilitation specialists and family, Bradley is in good spirits,” the statement said. “He plans to use his accident as a platform to bring greater public awareness to the importance of bicycle safety.”

“His very strong sense of faith is being tested as he participates in grueling physical therapy and learns how to cope with the challenges of paraplegia,” the statement continued. “Doctors have advised him that his road to recovery will be both long and arduous, perhaps an even more difficult physical challenge than playing professional basketball.”

This is an extremely hard time for everyone involved, and our prayers go out to Bradley and his family. We wish him the best of luck with his recovery.

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