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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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Every year, Jordan Brand holds a street basketball tournament in France called Quai 54. This tournament is immensely popular and for very good reason. It brings some amazing basketball to the country, and if you are a fan of nice shoes, then you can be sure to see some lovely Quai 54-inspired Jumpman models. Over the years, we have seen some truly incredibly Quai 54 make-ups and with the summer quickly approaching, it should come as no surprise that even more Quai 54 offerings are on the horizon.

Recently, new photos of a “Quai 54” Air Jordan 35 Low made their way to the internet. As you can see in the images below, the shoe has a white base to it black lines and grids of various sizes are placed throughout. There is a hint of red throughout the shoe as well, which helps deliver some extra color. We can also see the Quai 54 logo on the left tongue, which helps bring the concept together.

For now, there is no release date for this shoe, so be sure to keep it locked to HNHH as we will bring you all of the latest news and updates. In the meantime, let us know what you think of these, in the comments below.

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42 Dugg recently dropped his new album Free Dem Boyz, a project featuring appearances from Roddy Ricch, Future, Lil Durk, Fivio Foreign, Rowdy Rebel, and more. The project was met with acclaim from his fanbase, who clearly mobilized to step up and support the Detroit rapper, which ultimately went on to translate on the sales front.

According to a report from Our Generation Music, the project went on to move a solid 32,000 album-equivalent units; in the same post, it’s noted that the project debuted at the 8th position on the Billboard charts, though it does not currently hold a position. HitsDailyDouble also confirms that of the total volume, 819 were made up of physical sales. 

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For some context, DMX’s posthumous album Exodus, which went into its release with considerable hype, is looking at a projected first-week haul between 28 and 32k. For the most part, many of Dugg’s fans have reacted favorably to Free Dem Boyz seeing early success on the charts, and it’s likely that they’ll keep the support moving in the weeks to come. It’s certainly a good haul for Dugg, who continues to expand his reach with every release. It also doesn’t hurt that he recently found his Future duet “Maybach” embroiled in slight controversy, after Future disrespectfully name-dropped Lori and Steve Harvey. 

All things considered, do you think a first-week total of 32k is a big win for 42 Dugg? And more importantly, have you been keeping his latest album on steady rotation?

Anthony Davis worked his way into the Top 5 player in the league conversation last season and after winning the title, big things were expected of the Lakers superstar. Unfortunately, he has been playing through injuries all season long, which has ultimately kept him from moving forward and playing at the level expected of him. Now that the playoffs are underway, he is needed more than ever, although unfortunately, the injury bug struck him again yesterday against the Suns.

Davis went down with a groin injury in the first half which forced him to miss the rest of the game. Davis’ status was set at “day-to-day” following the match, and since then, fans have been waiting to see whether or not he would be good to go in Game 5 on Tuesday. According to Shams Charania, Davis is now being listed as “Unlikely” to play, although the Lakers still believe he can return at some point during the series.

The series is now tied at two games apiece which means health is more important than ever before. Without Davis in the lineup for Game 5, the Suns have a huge opportunity in front of them. If they push the Lakers to the brink of elimination, the pressure will be on LeBron James to fight their way back to a Game 7.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the basketball world.

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