Lil Tecca has been on a crazy run as of late, having recently debuted his latest studio album, PLAN A, earlier in the month. On Thursday (Sept. 26), the “Ransom” creator sat down with Complex to share his thoughts on sales and what it meant to achieve the most RIAA certifications for a rapper 21 years old or under.
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Source Sports: Derrick Rose Announces Retirement After Storied 16-Year NBA Career: “I Gave My All”
Derrick Rose, the 35-year-old former NBA star, and fan favorite has officially hung up his sneakers, announcing his retirement after a 16-year journey filled with both triumphs and setbacks. Reflecting on his decision, Rose told ESPN, “Knowing that I gave my all to the game, I feel confident in my decision. Basketball was just the beginning for me. Now, it’s important that I give my all to my family — they deserve that.”
It all went down on the gram in an emotional Instagram post, Rose expressed his gratitude to basketball, the sport that defined much of his life. “Thank You, My First Love…,” he began, addressing basketball directly. “You believed in me through the highs and lows, my constant when everything else seemed uncertain. You showed me what love truly meant. You turned the court into my sanctuary, a home where I could express myself freely.”
Rose continued, “You reminded me that I could always rely on you, that in every moment of doubt, you would show me what I’m capable of. You introduced me to new places and cultures that a kid from Chicago could have never imagined. You taught me that every loss was a lesson and every win was a reason to be grateful. You offered wisdom that was not just about the game, but about life, discipline, hard work, perseverance.”
In a wow moment, Rose’s heartfelt letter was also shared in local newspapers in each of the six cities he played in during his NBA career, including Chicago, New York, Cleveland, Minnesota, Detroit, and Memphis. His final stop was with the Memphis Grizzlies, who agreed to release him from the final year of his contract, allowing him to retire on his own terms.
If you’re not a NBA fan, or know just how impactful Derrick Rose was, he burst onto the NBA scene in 2009, capturing the Rookie of the Year award and earning a spot on the All-Rookie First Team. His meteoric rise continued in 2011, when he became the youngest player in history to win the MVP award. That same year, he led the Chicago Bulls to a league-best 62-20 record and a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they eventually fell to the star-studded Miami Heat led by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh.
The turning point happened when Rose suffered a devastating ACL tear during the playoffs. The injury sidelined him for the entire following season, and he never fully returned to the form that once made him an MVP. Despite this, Rose remained a valuable player and a respected veteran presence on several teams throughout the rest of his career.
Respectfully, Derrick Rose finishes his career with averages of 17.4 points and 5.2 assists per game, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and determination. Though his time on the court has come to an end, his impact on the game and the fans who followed him will endure.
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Young Dolph Murder Trial: Prosecutors Explain Why Alleged Mastermind Was Not Tried
The jury presiding over the trial for the murder of Young Dolph heard closing statements from lawyers on Thursday (September 26), but these remarks left some lingering questions. Most importantly, the court did not hear from the attack’s alleged mastermind Hernandez Govan. Instead, Justin Johnson (the alleged gunman in the case) was the only one who stood trial, as Cornelius Smith – the other alleged gunman – confessed to the murder in testimony on Monday (September 23) and stated that Johnson was his accomplice. On the other hand, Govan was expected to testify against his codefendant Johnson, but never took the stand.
Prosecutors in the Young Dolph murder trial had some interesting explanations for this. “I don’t want to go into too much detail,” Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy expressed to journalists on the scene. “But not every potential witness that we might have is necessary in a case. It’s not always necessary to bring everything you have to bear in order to prove everything beyond a reasonable doubt.” Johnson’s lawyer Luke Evans proposed that Govan did not testify because his side of the story would not have favored the prosecution.
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“I don’t have the ability to wave a magic wand and give him a reduced sentence if he comes in and testify for me,” Evans reportedly remarked to jurors. “So he’s to my exclusion, to Mr. Johnson’s exclusion and to your exclusion. And if this is a truth-seeking function, why didn’t the state call him?” However, the prosecution in the Young Dolph case dismissed this argument. “He is a defendant,” Shelby County Deputy District Attorney Paul Hagerman stated while defending Govan’s right to not incriminate himself. “He is not a missing witness. That would be be insane.”
Johnson, Smith, and Govan faced first-degree murder charges, whereas a fourth accomplice (Johnson’s brother Jermarcus) pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder charges. While the court did not try them alongside Johnson, Smith and Govan inked no formal plea deals. Smith claimed that he and Johnson carried out a $100K hit on Young Dolph (which Govan allegedly helped organize) at the behest of Yo Gotti’s brother Big Jook, who was murdered in Memphis in January. No arrests have emerged in that case. As of writing this article, jurors will begin to deliberate this afternoon.
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Arkansas Couple Tells The Story Of Kendrick Lamar Using Their Black Forces Listing As Cover Art
As with a lot of things Kendrick Lamar-related in 2024, there’s a curious backstory behind his most recent song, commonly referred to as “Watch The Party Die.” It dropped right when the MTV VMAs began, and its crusade against insufficient industry standards and cultural degradation certainly ruffled some feathers. But folks still wondered: where on Earth did he get the cover art of a pair of scuffed Black Air Force 1s, a common symbol of “demon time”? Well, fans quickly unearthed that it was a random eBay listing that had already sold for $70, and what they found out next thanks to local Arkansas news station THV11 is very interesting.
Moreover, the outlet published a video interview with Arkansas citizens Billy Lingo and Darla Wilson on September 24. The North Little Rock couple have been together for 20 years, and launched their eBay account (Good2BYou) in 2021. When Kendrick Lamar dropped the song, they received an onslaught of calls and messages breaking the news, and they canceled the order – despite it already being sold – given how much more valuable the shoes are now.
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Kendrick Lamar Caused This Arkansas Couple To Post The Listing Of A Lifetime
“I’m not gonna lie to you, I didn’t know a lot about him, but I really know about him now,” Billy Lingo said of Kendrick Lamar. He and Darla Wilson put the shoes up for auction starting at $5,000 and also included a “Buy It Now” option for $75,000. At press time, there are currently no bids for it. In addition to this, the couple also plans on selling merch depicting the cover art. It just goes to show how magnanimous the context behind this new song can be, and how much value hip-hop fans place on the genre’s history – however minimal or, frankly, expensive.
Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar fans are very excited about the prospect of another Steve Lacy collab, which the latter recently teased. “I’m moved by what’s weird,” Lacy told Fantastic Man of his creative process for his next album. “It’s almost like I hear them, and I think, I need to call this person. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want a Kendrick verse.” Let’s see if this opportunity manifests…
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Diddy Is Not Refusing Prison Meals Due To Poisoning Concerns, Source Alleges
Earlier this month, Diddy was arrested in New York City and has remained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn ever since. He’s been hit with various sex trafficking and racketeering charges and could face a minimum of 15 years behind bars if convicted, or a maximum of life. This week, it was also reported that the mogul’s time behind bars may not be going so well.
A former federal inmate told News Nation that Diddy was allegedly worried about being poisoned, and was avoiding meals because of it. “He’s really, really paranoid,” he alleged. “He’s really, really scared. Doesn’t know what to think, he doesn’t know who to trust or what to believe.”
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Source Insists Diddy Isn’t “Paranoid” Behind Bars, Despite Rumors
A source close to Diddy recently chatted with TMZ, however, telling the outlet that there’s no truth to these allegations. According to them, he’s eating normally in prison, just like the other inmates. They also claim that he’s not receiving special treatment. This appears to be good news for the Bad Boy Records founder, who has a long legal battle ahead of him. While participating in TMZ‘s upcoming documentary The Downfall Of Diddy: The Indictment, his attorney Marc Agnifilo told the outlet he’s planning to testify once his federal case goes to trial.
“He has his story,” Agnifilo told the outlet. “And he has a story that I think only he can tell in the way that he can tell it, in real time. And it’s a human story, it’s a story of love, it’s a story of hurt, it’s a story of heartbreak.” What do you think of a source alleging that Diddy is eating like any other inmate in prison? What about outlets previously alleging that he was avoiding meals out of fear of being poisoned? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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Usher Confronts Kevin Hart For Hijacking His Tour While Half-Naked: ‘What Are You Doing?!’
Usher confronted Kevin Hart after the comedian and actor hilariously hijacked his tour and performed, leading Usher to ask: ‘What are you doing?!’
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Watch The Party Die’ Black Air Forces Selling For Hefty Sum
Kendrick Lamar used a photo of Air Force 1s for the cover art of his recent single ‘Watch The Party Die,’ and the shoes are now being sold for thousands.
Quavo Ordered To Pay $700K For Valet Assault
Quavo recently received a lawsuit from a Louisiana rapper who claims the former Migo stole a QUAVO HUNCHO track from him, but that’s sadly not the end of his legal troubles for this month. Moreover, a Las Vegas court and jury recently ordered him to pay $682K to a man he and his entourage seemingly assaulted in 2018, according to KLAS. For those unaware, surveillance footage captured the moment in which the Georgia rapper and his colleagues jumped valet Antonio Henry at the Encore Hotel & Casino due to an argument. The jury found Huncho liable for the damages, and his lawyer reportedly and dismissively called Henry’s move the pursuit of a “hip-hop lotto ticket.”
Furthermore, the news footage below indicates that Quavo’s lawyer claimed that Antonio Henry did not sustain any injuries and that this case doesn’t appear on any court record at press time. This is some pretty tough news for the trap MC, but it’s also not something he can’t make up in due time. For example, he recently appeared in the trailer for the new film Takeover, his latest crossover into the world of small and silver screens. Still, it’s a streak of bad luck in the courtroom, although that copyright lawsuit remains open.
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Quavo Hit With $700K Judgement Over Valet Assault
Elsewhere, there’s other news in Quavo’s life that is much more important and heartening to report on. He and Offset had a call following Rich Homie Quan’s tragic passing, further squashing the mysterious beef between the former Migos teammates. Of course, many fans likely remember that this isn’t the first time that they reconciled due to tragedy. Similar hatchet burials took place after Takeoff’s loss, but it seems like they still had (and possibly have) a lot to discuss.
Back to Quavo’s extracurriculars, another recent film crossover of his was his Ty Dolla $ign collab “IF I FALL” off of the Transformers One soundtrack. We’re sure that some more music releases are on the way, and that he will continue to address any legal issue promptly and responsibly. On that note, we’ll see what comes of that copyright lawsuit, and at least this valet issue is over six years later.
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Reginald VelJohnson Shuts Down Rumor He Slept With Diddy: “Get A Life”
Earlier this year, comedian Luce Cannon alleged that he once walked in on Diddy having sex with none other than Family Matters star Reginald VelJohnson. Of course, the unfounded rumor spread like wildfire. It even prompted big reactions from the likes of 50 Cent, Charlamagne Tha God, Andrew Shulz, and more. According to VelJohnson, however, there’s absolutely zero truth to the story.
Recently, TMZ Hip Hop spotted him leaving Dancing with the Stars rehearsals in LA. They took the opportunity to ask him to weigh in on the rumor. He didn’t mince words, making it clear that he’s not a fan of the salacious headlines featuring his name. “That’s all bullsh*t,” he explained. “I don’t know that man, never met him before. I wish him well though.” As for what he had to say to those spreading the rumors, he told them all to “get a life.”
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Reginald VelJohnson Confirms That Wild Diddy Rumors Are Total “Bullsh*t”
Of course, VelJohnson’s response comes shortly after Diddy was arrested in New York City following months of lawsuits and shocking allegations. He’s facing sex trafficking and racketeering charges, and recently, his attorney Marc Agnifilo confirmed that he plans to take the stand when the case goes to trial. “I don’t know that I could keep him off the stand,” Agnifilo says in the upcoming TMZ Studios documentary, The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment. “I think he is very eager to tell his story and I think he will tell every part of his story, including what you see on the video. So I expect it’s going to be explained by the both of us.”
Currently, the Bad Boy Records founder is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. What do you think of Reginald VelJohnson’s response to rumors that he slept with Diddy? Are you surprised that he seemed offended by them? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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Eve Sells Her Catalog In Multi-Million Dollar Exchange
JAY-Z did once tell Eve as she was looking to make it big in rap, female rappers “don’t really do that well”. That message to the Philadelphia native did ruffle some feathers online once she released her memoir, Who’s That Girl? But Eve did clarify that there was no ill will coming from Hov. In fact, she labeled it as a “very amazing phone call that I needed”. “I always felt like I was the underdog anyway. He wasn’t saying it out of malice or [to be] mean. That wasn’t about that. It was facts, really. But I was like, eh, OK, let me see. I’ma show you. It’s all good. And it went on to be fine”. Eve is certainly doing just swell, especially now that she has just sold her entire back catalog.
According to a new report from Music Business Worldwide (via AllHipHop), the “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” MC worked a deal with Iconoclast for millions of dollars. To be more specific, she’s receiving anywhere from $25-$50 million. The founder of the firm Olivier Chastan released a statement celebrating the purchase while also giving Eve her flowers. “Eve’s contributions to hip hop and popular culture are unparalleled”. he began.
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Eve Cashes In
“She’s not only a great artist but a true pioneer for women in the genre. We are honored to help preserve and elevate her incredible legacy, ensuring that her influence continues to inspire future generations of artists and fans alike”. The brand also went on to label her as a “pioneer”, as well as saying, “Eve became a defining voice in hip-hop, known for her lyrical prowess, dynamic flow, and unique fusion of rap and R&B influences”. Congratulations to Eve for this tremendous sale and for inspiring so many women in hip-hop!
What are your thoughts on Eve selling her catalog for tens of millions of dollars? Are you surprised at how lucrative the deal is, why or why not? What do you think are her most valuable pieces? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Eve. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
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