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Kamaru Usman & Colby Covington Rematch Confirmed: Details

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Back in December of 2019, Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington battled it out for the UFC Welterweight title. In the end, it was Usman who came out victorious as he was able to knock off Covington with a huge punch right to the face. This knockout victory had UFC fans singing Usman’s praises especially in light of Covington’s whole Make America Great Again persona.

Since that time, Usman has successfully defended his title on numerous occasions all while Covington has mounted an impressive comeback with a string of big wins. With both of these fighters experiencing success, there have been rumors that the two would be on track for a rematch, and now, it looks like it is finally going to happen.

Kamaru Usman & Colby Covington

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According to UFC reporter Brett Okamoto of ESPN, Usman and Covington will fight each other in November at UFC 268. As you would expect, this match will be for the Welterweight title, where Usman will look to defend his crown, once again. This is a match that has been highly anticipated and it should be interesting to see how each fighter approaches this bout given how the first one ended.

This is going to be a big fight for the sport, and we’re sure Covington and Usman will be ready to deliver come November. In the meantime, let us know who you think is going to win this fight, in the comments below.

Adele & Boyfriend Rich Paul Pop Out Together For Robert Kraft’s Birthday: Report

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Adele popped out with NBA agent boyfriend Rich Paul on the sidelines of Game 5 of the NBA Finals last week, shocking all the tabloids, following prolonged rumors about who exactly the famous singer was dating– everyone from Skepta to Chris Brown was a suspect.

As we reported, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst also referenced their relationship during an episode of The Lowe Post podcast after the game, sharing, “Rich Paul, [LeBron’s] agent, brings his girlfriend to the game to sit next to LeBron. His girlfriend is Adele… This is the first time that they’ve come out in public together. So this will be all over the tabloids, especially in England tomorrow.”

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The couple has made another public appearance this past weekend, so we know it’s real. This time, the two went to 76ers co-owner Robert Kraft’s 80th birthday bash in the Hamptons. Other big names in attendance reportedly included Lionel Richie, David Spade, Jon Bon Jovi, Meek Mill, and the list goes on. According to Page Six, Adele and Rich were seen on a double date in Manhattan on Thursday, as well.

While the two’s relationship is just recently becoming public news, Rich Paul almost spilled the beans back in May. As we reported, he told The New Yorker he was “hanging out” with a “major pop star” who had just been over to his place the day before.

Adele has yet to publicly say anything about her relationship, much on par with her seemingly attention-shy persona. 

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Tia Mowry Dances To Bia & Nicki Minaj’s “Whole Lotta Money” Shout Out

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Earlier this month, Nicki Minaj posted a TikTok of her and BIA rapping along to the hit remix of “WHOLE LOTTA MONEY” including the verse: 

“I just bent the block, all these bitches wanna be ya

Prolly cause my waist gone, money long, Nia

Well, I ain’t talking cars, long hair, don’t KIA

In a twin-seater, you Tamera? What’s Tia?”

Nicki’s video soon went viral, garnering over 2.7 million likes to date and over 6,000 videos with the sound. The most recent user to upload a video with the sound is Sister, Sister star Tia Mowry, who is referenced along with her sister in the last line. 

Tia, who has over 3 million followers on TikTok, often shares dance videos or funny clips with her family to the latest trends. For the audio with her name reference however, Tia rode solo, strutting down her driveway and slinging her ponytail before showing off her dance moves. The star captioned the video, “Y’all I had to do it! I mean, my name is in the song.”

Fans praised Tia one saying, “you know you poppin when you and your sister name still ring bells 30 plus years later.”One fan even suggested, “Do Tia Tamera by Doja Cat!!!” referring to Doja Cat’s own song based around the famous twins.

Others joked that the 43-year-old for her “auntie dance moves” one commenter sharing, “the moment Tia starts dancing, she reminds us she’s mixed.”

Check out the original TikTok as well as Tia’s below.

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##SongOfTheSummer @bia ft. Nicki Minaj 🎀 Whole Lotta Money REMIX 🦄✨

♬ original sound – Nicki Minaj

 

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Y’all I had to do it! I mean, my name is in the song. ##tia##tiamowry##xyzbca

♬ original sound – Nicki Minaj

Megan Thee Stallion Shows Off At 2021 SI Swimsuit Launch Party

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Megan Thee Stallion made history last week as the first female rapper to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition. She shared the cover photo on her Instagram with the appreciative caption, “I want to thank all the strong women in my life who inspired me to love my body and live my best hot girl life. It means the world to me to be on this cover DREAM COME TRUE!!”

For the photo spread, Megan posed in suits from her recent swimsuit collection with Fashion Nova, including a variety of neon string bikinis and inventive one-pieces, all available for purchase online.

Following the online reveal for the annual/coveted Swimsuit edition, the “Thot Shit” rapper looked as amazing, as always, at the magazine’s IRL launch party, held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday. Megan wore a barely-there rhinestone mesh slit slip dress that showed off her curves while she rocked an avant-garde spiky bun. 

Megan posed back-to-back for a few cheeky photos with SI’s first transgender cover model, Leyna Bloom on the carpet. Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka was the third cover model for this year, but was not at the event due to the Tokyo Olympics. Tinashe, fellow Sports Illustrated cover girl Jasmine Sanders, and influencer Olivia Culpo were also in attendance. 

Check out Megan’s cover as well as photos from the launch party below.

 

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Pardison Fontaine’s Getting Pressured To Defend Meg Thee Stallion

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The Internet really believes silence is violence but for the wrong reason. Social media is doing the most right now in an effort to have rapper Pardison Fontaine defend his queen and publicized girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion‘s honor following a DaBaby and Tory Lanez on-stage Rolling Loud Miami reunion. It all went down during the […]

Jonas Valanciunas, Eric Bledsoe & Steven Adams Headline Massive Trade

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In just about a week from now, NBA teams will be able to negotiate with free agents where they will then get to sign new players. There are a ton of great free agents on the market this season and we are expected to see quite a bit of movement between now and the start of next season. The NBA has been known for a lot of drama, and it seems like we will be getting a lot of it this year, which you really cannot complain about.

As for the trade market, numerous teams are looking to make big deals, and today, the Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans got things underway. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Grizzlies are now sending Jonas Valanciunas to the New Orleans Pelicans, in exchange for Eric Bledsoe and Steven Adams.

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This trade also contains a plethora of draft picks. For instance, the Pelicans are giving up their first-round pick in 2022, as well as their 10th and 40th overall picks in 2021. From there, the Grizzlies are also giving up their 17th and 51st overall picks. Needless to say, it appears as though both teams are looking to stock up on picks and plan for their respective futures.

Jonas Valanciunas

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As Woj reported, the Pelicans are making some much-needed cap space so they can go out and sign players like Kyle Lowry. There is no guarantee they get a player of Lowry’s caliber, however, the cap space will be there if they need it.

Stay tuned to HNHH as we will continue to bring you news from the NBA world.

DaBaby Literally Jumps Into Massive Rolling Loud Crowd

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North Carolina rapper DaBaby made Rolling Loud Miami an unforgettable experience. The hip-hop star put on a show attendees will remember for the rest of their lives. The hip-hop star lights up IG Story with footage of himself at the jam-packed South Beach event. He doesn’t think twice and completely goes nuts jumping into the […]

42 Dugg Is The ‘Turnest N**** In The City’ In His Jittery New Video

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The Collective Music Group takeover continues with 42 Dugg’s “Turnest N**** In The City” video. Like other recent videos from Yo Gotti’s label like EST Gee’s “Price Tag” and Moneybagg Yo’s “Wockesha,” it features straightforward images of the rapper performing interspersed with computer effects like freeze frames, cutouts, and visual effects. Yo Gotti makes his customary cameos as well, while 42 Dugg shows off his money and jewelry on a yacht, surrounded by women.

42 Dugg is jointly signed to both Yo Gott’s CMG and Lil Baby’s 4PF after impressing both rappers with his 11241 Wayburn mixtape in 2018 and broke out in the mainstream after appearing on Lil Baby’s My Turn album on the songs “Grace” and “We Paid.” Earlier this year, he released his song “4 Da Gang” with Roddy Ricch, gaining even more momentum — momentum which culminated in his selection to the 2021 XXL Freshman List alongside fellow Michigan rapper DDG, Pooh Sheisty, and more. He further distinguished himself with his verse in the XXL Freshman Cypher, closing out a session including Flo Milli and Rubi Rose. The added exposure makes now the perfect time to turn up the promotion on his May mixtape, Free Dem Boyz, and build on the hard work that he’s put in — which is finally paying off.

Watch 42 Dugg’s “Turnest N**** In The City” video above.

Free Dem Boyz is out now on CMG and 4PF.

DaBaby Responds To The Criticism Of His Homophobic Comments At Rolling Loud

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After being criticized online for making homophobic comments during his Rolling Loud set this weekend, DaBaby has responded to fans’ disapproval. Unfortunately, anyone looking for contrition, empathy, or understanding from the North Carolina rapper had better look elsewhere, as instead of acknowledging the harm, he went on a defensive tirade, telling observers “it’s not y’all business” on his Instagram Story.

In his “explanation,” he insists that his words were taken out of context and “twisted up.” More important to him is that “the show is for the n****s that paid the money and took the time out they life to come enjoy the show.” He reiterates his original words and asserts that “all the lights went up… ’cause even my gay fans don’t got AIDS” and that they “ain’t nasty n****s” or “junkies.”

DaBaby came under fire for delivering a call-and-response during his set in which he said, ““If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, any of them deadly sexual transmitted diseases that make you die in two or three weeks, then put your cell phone light in the air.” He implored, “If you ain’t suck a n****’s dick in the parking lot, put your cell phone light in the air.”

Many pointed out the misinformation contained in his statement — neither HIV nor any other STDs can kill you “in two or three weeks” — and how repeating harmful stereotypes reinforces them, but it appears their concerns fell on deaf ears. Meanwhile, DaBaby has yet to address the criticism he also received as a result of bringing out Tory Lanez to perform with him after he performed his collaborations with Megan Thee Stallion, who Tory is accused of shooting in her feet.

You can see DaBaby’s response above.