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Westside Gunn has been putting in work for years now, building his Griselda label into a bonafide made-in-Buffalo empire, and the artistic visionary continues to reap the benefits. Having firmly established himself in the mainstream, earning co-signs from the likes of Jay-Z, Eminem, and Busta Rhymes, Gunn has continued to amass victories both in his professional life and his personal life alike.

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Today, the rapper took to Instagram to share some excellent news, revealing that he has officially welcomed a new daughter into the world. Initially making it seem as if he was showcasing a shiny red Maybach truck — a rare and luxurious new acquisition to his already substantial collection — Gunn opened the door to unveil his newborn child sleeping in the backseat. “GOD IS THE GREATEST!!!!!!!!!!!!” captions the rapper. “Even tho she’s a girl she’s my junior Welcome to this krazy world “AJ” aka “WESTSIDE JR.” It should be noted that Westside Gunn’s real name is Alvin, which explains the “A” initial. 

Fans likely know that Westside Gunn has another daughter, Westside Pootie, who has appeared to issue a few words on many of his projects. We’d like to extend our congratulations to Westside, not to mention AJ’s Uncle Conway The Machine and second-cousin Benny The Butcher, following this new addition to the Griselda family. Check out Gunn’s post below, and show some love to the Griselda lyricist in the comments. 

Another day, another gossip report on Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West’s divorce filing. While neither of the two involved parties has spoken up about their split, except through subliminal song choices on social media, Kim and Kanye continue to dominate the news circuit as “insider” sources reveal all of their secrets to the media.

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Kanye and Kim have remained silent on the matter, keeping their divorce off of social media for the time being. Kim reportedly plans on following the drama on the upcoming final season of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which makes total sense given the family’s history. New reports are seemingly detailing the differences between Kanye and Kim’s parenting styles for PEOPLE Magazine, including the fact that they reportedly are conflicted on how to raise their children.

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“They have a different vision of the world and how their kids should be raised,” said a source to the publication about KimYe. “Kim will always support Kanye and his causes and encourage him with their kids, but her future with work, family and life in general are strictly up to her. She makes it happen.”

Despite reports that Kim was keeping Kanye away from their kids, the rap legend was spotted this week with their youngest Psalm in Los Angeles. 

“Kim will continue with her projects and so will Kanye,” added the source. “What they want in life and for their kids doesn’t always match. There are few secrets in that family, and everyone knew of the frustrations Kim endured with Kanye and his issues and rants. Not living with Kanye won’t change her lifestyle much, she is used to balancing family and work.”

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We will continue to keep you updated on the latest surrounding Kim, Kanye, and their divorce.

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Russell Wilson is easily one of the best quarterbacks in the entire NFL and while the Seahawks haven’t had much playoff success as of late, there is no denying that Wilson is a top-five quarterback. This past season, Wilson had numerous problems with his offensive line, who were doing a poor job at protecting him. In the offseason, Wilson explained that he wants the team to improve that area of the roster, and according to reports, the Seahawks organization didn’t appreciate being called out.

While rumors of a trade have been floating around social media, it appears as though these rumors actually had legs. According to PFF, Wilson’s representatives are currently speaking to the Seahawks about a potential trade, which would immediately shake up the entire look of the league.

There are various teams in need of a quarterback and according to the tweet above, the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, and Las Vegas Raiders could all be viable options for Wilson to go. At this point, it remains to be seen whether or not either side will want to go through with a deal, but for now, it’s on the table.

This will be a massive story to follow throughout the coming weeks so keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to keep you updated.

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Arguably the most anticipated album of the entire year, Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” is reportedly going to be released within the next two months according to DJ Akademiks, who says he got the information straight from the horse’s mouth.

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After pushing back the album from its January release date, Drake hasn’t had very many updates regarding the long-awaited studio album. He delayed its release so he can continue to focus on his recovery from a knee injury and, while it appears as though he’s gotten back in the studio, fans are still waiting for any sort of indication that the album is on its way. There were rumblings that Certified Lover Boy could be dropping as a surprise release tonight but DJ Akademiks informed his live stream viewers that that isn’t the case, explaining what he knows about the release.

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“CLB update. I’ve seen some people say, ‘oh, it was supposed to drop tonight’, as in Thursday night. No. No, it’s not dropping then,” said the hip-hop media personality. “Drake told me that it’s going to be dropping before April so he’s not waiting until summer to drop his sh*t. I don’t wanna say before April… April or before. But the reason why I’m saying it’s not dropping tonight, as in Thursday night, is because he’s spent so much time on this project that he’s not trying to put out a surprise project. He’s gonna let people know at least a week before, bro.”

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It’s unclear if DJ Akademiks is to be trusted with this sort of information but, in the last few months, he’s proven to be a pretty reliable insider source. Ak was the first person to report on Playboi Carti’s release date for Whole Lotta Red, and we know that he has a friendly relationship with Drake. Could he be telling the truth?

For what it’s worth, Drake’s team previously warned us about this exact sort of thing, claiming that if the information isn’t coming straight from Drake, it’s probably not real.

If this is legit, that means Certified Lover Boy will be out within the next two months. Are you ready?

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Jay-Z has fully embraced the billionaire mindset, continuously elevating his status through a series of impressive money moves. Most recently, the legendary rapper signed a partnership deal with Moët Hennessy, with the intention to elevate his “Ace Of Spades” champagne into a household name.

The deal earned widespread praise from the rap community, with artists like Dr. Dre and 2 Chainz celebrating Jay’s visionary mind with congratulatory IG messages. Now, Jay is back at it again with another new development, this time teaming with Sotheby’s to auction off an incredibly rare bottle of Dussé — all in the name of charity.

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The bottle in question happens to be the first-ever bottle of Dussé’s Grande Champagne Cognac, aged for decades at the storied Château de Cognac in France. At this time, only two-hundred-and-eighty-bottles are available, each one numbered with an inscription for tracking purposes. For the purpose of the auction, Dussé is bringing out the number-one bottle, a surefire collector’s item for the wealthy connoisseur. Emphasis on wealthy, as Complex notes that the bottle’s estimated value sits between $25,000 and $75,000.

“When our Cellar Master, Michel Casavecchia, discovered the aged liquid at the Château de Cognac and explained how truly one of a kind it is, it was important to me to honor it by doing something that would celebrate its singularity,” explained Jay-Z, by way of an official press release. “Once that barrel is emptied, there’s no way the liquid can be recreated. The whole process behind the 1969 Anniversaire collection reminded me why I got involved in the spirits industry in the first place–to create something that will stand the test of time.”

The auction is set to go down on Sotheby’s official website right here, taking place on March 1st at 9 AM EST. All proceeds are set to go to Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation. 

Wendy Williams will always have something to say. It doesn’t matter if everybody in the industry ends up hating her– she will be on her death bed being messy and sharing her opinion on the latest pop culture drama. And that’s what we love her for.

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The talk show host is back at the office and she’s been doing what she always does, sharing her petty thoughts on all of the entertainment world’s hot topics. Of course, she got to talking about one of her preferred targets these days, Youngboy Never Broke Again and his ex-girlfriend Yaya Mayweather. Laughing about the rapper having his seventh child with Floyd Mayweather’s daughter, Wendy gave the rundown on everything that’s happened between Yaya and YB, including the time she allegedly stabbed another one of the artist’s baby’s mothers. The comments made their way to NBA Youngboy’s mother’s desk, and Sherhonda Gaulden couldn’t be more upset about them.

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“This ugly b*tch don’t have nothing better to do than talk sh*t about people,” said Gaulden on Instagram in a since-deleted post. “Raise the dress up and let us see if you have a d*ck How you doing!!!!!!!!”

This isn’t the first time that anybody has made transphobic jokes about Wendy Williams. Those comments have unfortunately been following her for years, most often being spewed by 50 Cent and his fans. 

Do you think Wendy went too far with Youngboy Never Broke Again and Yaya Mayweather? Watch her comments at the 10:22 mark above.