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G Herbo and Taina Williams might just have the happiest baby boy in the world. The couple’s first child was born last week, named Essex William Wright. We’ve seen a few pictures of the baby boy already, including one shot of Herbo’s newborn son in his arms just moments after his birth. The rapper has been having lots of fun with his son, evidenced by his latest post of the new addition to his family flashing a happy smile for the camera.

“HOW I SLEEP WHEN I GOT A RAW ASS FIT TO PUT ON TOMORROW,” joked G Herbo on Instagram, sharing one of the first pictures of Essex’s face. The healthy boy looks peaceful in the shot, closing his eyes, dozing off, and keeping a smile on his face. Some of Herbo’s celebrity friends, including Metro Boomin, Reginae Carter, Yung Miami, and more have congratulated the rapper and his partner Taina Williams in the comments.

In addition to the new picture, Herbo also tagged his newborn son’s fresh Instagram profile in the picture. The account is run by Taina, who has already uploaded one photo of the Gemini baby with his weight, name, and more.

Do you think Essex is the happiest baby ever? Take a look at his photos below. 

Fans received the final album from DMX on Friday. Exodus is a star-studded affair equipped with some of the biggest names in rap music right now. The album was recorded prior to his passing, along with a few of the posse cuts like “Bath Salts.” With appearances from Nas and Jay-Z, the song became an instant favorite among fans but Jay-Z did ruffle a few feathers along the way. 

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Hov’s verse didn’t reference his long-list of investments and stocks as he did on DJ Khaled’s album. He did kick things off with references to his deal with Coca-Cola over a decade ago, and name-dropping the Kardashians. “Every girl I see wanna be wifey like that/ I’m the King of Zamunda, uh, King of the Summer/ Come be my Kardashian, Queen of the come-up,” raps Jay.

Just the simple mention of the Kardashians turned heads immediately, especially given the rumored tension between Beyonce and Kim. On top of that, Kanye’s divorce from Kim Kardashian made a few wonders how long Hov has been saving that bar for. 

Others have taken issue with Jay-Z inviting a Kardashian to be his “queen,” though it seems that those same people willfully ignored the context of those bars.

Check out a few of the reactions to Jay-Z’s verse on “Bath Salts” below and let us know who you think had the best verse on that song in the comment section.  

Prior to the start of the French Open, tennis star Naomi Osaka told her fans that she would be taking a break from post-match press conferences due to mental health concerns. Osaka noted that she had been feeling a lot of anxiety as of late and that the media only exacerbates those feelings. Upon hearing this, many fans felt like Osaka was disrespecting the media, and there were quite a few journalists who felt the same way. 

After winning her first match over the weekend, Osaka got hit with a $15,000 fine for not speaking to the media. In fact, the tournament warned her that she could be expelled should she continue with her media silence. Following this fine, Osaka decided to withdraw from the tournament today, and in the tweet below, she explains why. Ultimately, Osaka never meant to disrespect anyone in the media, and simply wanted to speak out about mental health, which has affected her for quite some time. Osaka even stated that her social anxiety is elevated during tournaments and that it made her rethink her ability to handle the media, especially during vulnerable moments. 

Per Osaka:

“Hey everyone, this isn’t a situation I ever imagined or intended when I posted a few days ago. I think now the best thing for the tournament, the other players and my well-being is that I withdraw so that everyone can get back to focusing on the tennis going on in Paris. I never wanted to be a distraction and I accept that my timing was not ideal and my message could have been clearer. More importantly I would never trivialize mental health or use the term lightly. 

“The truth is that I have suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018 and I have had a really hard time coping with that. Anyone that knows me knows I’m introverted, and anyone that has seen me at the tournaments will notice that I’m often wearing headphones as that helps dull my social anxiety. Though the tennis press has always been kind to me (and I wanna apologize especially to all the cool journalists who I may have hurt), I am not a natural public speaker and get huge waves of anxiety before I speak to the world’s media. I get really nervous and find it stressful to always try to engage and give you the best answers I can.

“So here in Paris I was already feeling vulnerable and anxious so I thought it was better to exercise self-care and skip the press conferences. I announced it preemptively because I do feel like the rules are quite outdated in parts and I wanted to highlight that. I wrote privately to the tournament apologizing and saying that I would be more than happy to speak with them after the tournament as the Slams are intense. I’m gonna take some time away from the court now, but when the time is right I really want to work with the Tour to discuss ways we can make things better for the players, press and fans. Anyways hope you are all doing well and staying safe, love you guys I’ll see you when I see you.”

Osaka’s decision to drop out of the tournament is a shocking one although it is certainly understandable. The tennis star recognizes that her mental health is what’s most important right now and that she would be better off tending to herself, than playing tennis. It’s certainly a hard decision to make, and we wish her the best as she looks to recover.

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Some rappers love heading back home to perform for their day-one fans. Asian Doll isn’t a big fan of her hometown cooking though, telling her fans in Dallas that she won’t return to perform another show… ever.

The 24-year-old rapper has been having a great year professionally, releasing some of her best-received music to date and booking plenty of shows throughout the next few weeks. Last night, she performed a couple of shows in her hometown of Dallas, Texas but after allegedly getting stiffed by the promoter, she says she’s going to sue and is refusing to return to the city for any other performances.

Taking to Twitter, Asian Doll wrote: “I hate to say it but I’m sueing the Dallas promoter that booked me for 2events yesterday & didn’t give me my backend SMH I been doing shows 5months straight & NEVER had a problem with my money until I came to my hometown Shit crazy & people wonder why ion come back. 

I did the show free cause I couldn’t let the fans down but in reality we could’ve handled that whole situation on some gangsta shit but I just charged it to the game & it made me really look at the city different smh.

But I’m sueing that Dallas promoter FASHO FASHO see you in court bitch.

Never doing a show in DALLAS TX again I will never accept any shows from there point blank period.”

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Following her rant about the concert promoter, Asian Doll also revealed that one of her brothers was shot in the chest over the weekend. Hundreds of fans are sending her family love as they await any updates regarding his condition.

This isn’t the first time that Asian Doll has shaded her hometown. Back in February, she put her city on blast and said, “Dallas don’t support me & never did I’ll have all my Shit in Atl if I want too tf.”

We’ll keep you posted on any updates regarding the lawsuit.

Over the six years, one of the best shoes on the market has been without a doubt, the Adidas UltraBoost. It is a shoe that is incredibly comfortable and whether you are a runner or just someone who wants some dope casual shoes, these are a fantastic option. Every year, Adidas seeks to change the game when it comes to UltraBoost collaborations, and in 2021, they are doing just that thanks to some help from LEGO.

Now, we have a fresh look at their brand new “Color Pack” which will feature four new colorways. The offerings listed here are White/Blue, Black/Yellow, Black/Green, and White/Red. Each shoe has its own unique look to it thanks to the different colored LEGO bricks that are placed on the side. The yellow and red models actually have colored Boost as well, which makes them even more interesting. Overall, these are definitely cool and collectors who want to let out their inner child will definitely be looking to grab a pair.

Unfortunately, there is no information on when these will be dropping, although the existence of official images means we should be seeing these on the market soon. Keep it locked to HNHH for updates and be sure to let us know what you think of these, in the comments below.

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Tory Lanez has spent much of the last year milking a traumatic situation and profiting off his alleged shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. The Toronto rapper released an album addressing the situation, calling Megan a liar, and denying the allegations against him. He has also brought the shooting up numerous times unprovoked, which is exactly what he did again on Monday morning.

When The Shade Room posted a recent story from Black Ink Crew star Ceaser, in which he asked his followers whether they would consider apologizing to somebody who lied about them, the blog likely wasn’t expecting Tory Lanez to slide into the comments. He did just that though, getting messy once again and applying the question to his own situation.

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“Would you apologize to someone who LIED on YOU?????” asked Ceaser on Instagram. “Nah,” responded Tory. “That’s why… nvm.” Nevermind? What was the point of saying anything, then?

Megan Thee Stallion has laid this issue to rest for months, going on hiatus to enjoy her personal life before getting back into the music. She hasn’t brought up her trauma in a while so this time, it was all Tory. For someone who doesn’t want to apologize, he sure likes reminding the world of the allegations he’s faced with.

Check out Tory Lanez’s response below.

When it comes to favorite hip-hop discussions, one that will never quite fade is the one centering around the proverbial Mt. Rushmore. For those unaware, Mt. Rushmore is meant to consist of the “founders” of hip-hop, the names who ultimately went on to influence the game the most profoundly. Given how many impactful rappers we’ve seen throughout the past thirty-plus years, it’s difficult to come to a unanimous conclusion — though TDE’s Punch certainly did his best to try.

The record label President slash A Room Full Of Mirrors lyricist recently took to Twitter to share a series of Mt. Rushmores, effectively broken down by era. For the sake of the exercise, each era consists of a four-year period. Beginning in the 1986-1990 timeframe, Punch credits Big Daddy Kane, KRS One, Rakim, and LL Cool J. For 90-94, he’s got Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Chuck D, and Scarface. For 94-98, he names 2Pac, Jay-Z, Nas, and Biggie.

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98-2002 brings Eminem, DMX, Nelly, and Ja Rule into the mix. The following era, 2002-2006, includes Kanye, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, and The Game. 2006-2010 includes TI, Jeezy, Ludacris, and Rick Ross. 10-14 includes Drake, Kendrick, Nicki Minaj, and J. Cole. 14-18 features Future, Young Thug, Chance The Rapper, and Travis Scott. And most recently, 2018 to today is Cardi B, Lil Baby, DaBaby, and Roddy Ricch. 

It’s clear that Punch’s list will spark discussion, though on a surface glance it does appear to capture the spirit that each era brought to the table, at least on a commercial front. Check out his complete rundown below, and remember – if there’s anything rap fans love, it’s ranking things. Do you agree with Punch’s Mt. Rushmore list?

The murder of two of hip-hop’s most iconic figures remains unsolved yet has inspired countless documentaries. The death of The Notorious B.I.G. has been at the center of many conspiracies. Phil Carson, a former FBI agent with in-depth knowledge of the case, recently revealed the alleged killer and the LAPD’s involvement in covering up the murder.

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Per PageSix, Carson, along with City Of Lies producer Don Sikorski, have revealed their findings from sealed documents from Biggie’s murder case. Carson said that the court docs point to Amir Muhammed as the trigger man and Suge Knight as the financier behind the hit on the rapper. He explained the reason why Muhammed was able to carry out the hit was due to LAPD corruption.

“All the evidence points to Amir Muhammad. He’s the one who pulled the trigger,” Carson said. “There were plenty of others who helped orchestrate it [and] allowed him to pull the trigger.”

Carson described corruption as “the biggest miscarriage of justice” in his 20-year career in the FBI. “I had evidence that LAPD officers were involved and I was shut down by the LAPD and city attorneys inside Los Angeles,” Carson added.

A 2003 FBI report further backs up Carson’s claims, referring to Muhammed as the suspect in the case. “Amir Muhammad, AKA Harry Billups, the godparent to LAPD Officer David Mack’s two children, has been identified by several sources as the trigger man,” reads Carson’s FBI request. “Mack is a registered owner of a 1995 Black SS Impala with chrome wheels, the exact description given as being driven by Wallace’s shooter.”

Carson also stated that Biggie wasn’t the actual intended target — it was Diddy. Carson reportedly told Puff this information who was “pretty freaked out” by this revelation. 

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