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Aleali May has been a dominant force in the sneaker world over the past few years thanks to a plethora of dope collaborations with Jordan Brand. The designer has proven herself to be one of the best when it comes to delivering brand new colorways and so far, Jumpman has trusted her with some of the most iconic silhouettes. From the Air Jordan 1 to the Air Jordan 6, May has given sneakerheads a lot to be excited about, and now, it looks like she has even more new shoes on the horizon.

Thanks to the Instagram sneaker accounts @zsneakerheadz and @kangofmemphis, we now have a fresh look at the Aleali May Air Jordan 14 Low which doesn’t seem to have a release date. As you can see in the post below, this sneaker has a beige upper, all while the midsole has a greenish glow, with some gold sprinkled in to add some contrast. Overall, this is an incredibly clean offering and we’re sure there are fans who can’t wait to get their hands on a pair.

For now, little is known about these, so keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest news and information. In the meantime, let us know what you think of these, in the comments below.

Playboi Carti released his highly anticipated second studio album Whole Lotta Red on Christmas Day last year. Initially welcomed to mixed reactions from longtime fans of the Atlanta rapper, many of the album’s tracks have since experienced relative success among audiences. The project, entirely produced by Kanye West, marked a new era in the 24-year-old artists’ musical direction. 

It now seems like Ye and Carti have united once again. The two recently posed together for a picture, sparking speculation of another collaboration between the duo among fans. 

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Kanye can be seen sporting his balaclava-like facemask he’s been spotted rocking while out and about in Los Angeles, proving the picture is surely recent. He paired the full-coverage face mask with a matching white-and-black camo-print fit. Carti opted to don what appears to be a black leather jacket and gray-colored pants.  

While no official details on an upcoming collaboration have been provided, the frequent collaborators seem to be teasing fans with the photo. Carti has previously touched on how much he admires Ye and his artistry. In an interview with Kid Cudi earlier in the year, he dished on how much he respects the rap mogul. “Kanye is the OG. He opened my eyes to some sh*t,” he raved.

“When I got around him, I realized why I love him so much. You get what I’m saying? When I get around you, I realize why I love you so much. I even appreciate Ye for introducing me and you,” he added, praising Cudi as well.  

Hopefully based on the new photo of the acclaimed artists, they are planning to hit the studio again to create more magic together. Are you looking forward to new music from the duo? Let us know down below. 

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With the summer quickly approaching, music listeners will be looking for some silky smooth r&b tracks to listen to as they relax on the beach, kick their feet up, and enjoy the warm weather. Thankfully, HNHH’s R&B Season playlist has you covered for all of your r&b needs. In fact, we have some great updates to the playlist this week that we are sure you will enjoy.

First off on the playlist, we have Asiahn’s brand new track “OMW.” Asiahn has been building momentum in the r&b space and fans are getting acquainted with her songwriting and incredible voice. “OMW” is proving to be a solid single for the artist, and we can’t wait to see what else she has in store for us, moving forward. From there, we have The Internet’s Patrick Paige II who dropped “So They Say.” His album If I Fail Are We Still Cool? is a huge hit with fans and “So They Say” is certainly a standout record.

Perhaps the biggest addition this week is Mereba’s track “News Come” which is from her EP AZEB. Mereba continues to be one of the dopest artists in r&b and her new project is drawing a ton of listeners. This success is well-deserved and so is her spot on the playlist. Last but not least, we also have Zeina’s brand new track “Teach,” which we’re sure you will enjoy.

Be sure to check out the latest edition of R&B Season below and follow HNHH on Spotify for more playlists that are consistently being updated. 

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Even though she gave warning of her actions days prior to it happening, tennis extraordinaire Naomi Osaka is still getting a hefty fine for skipping out on a French Open post-game press conference. Think $15,000 hefty.

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It was Wednesday (May 26) when Osaka made a public announcement that she wouldn’t be doing press for the 2021 French Open, stating, “I’ve often felt that people have no regard for athlete’s mental health and this rings very true whenever I see a press conference or partake in one.” She further added that her decision was completely based on past experiences with press, also writing, “We’re often sat there and asked questions that we’ve been asked multiple times before or asked questions that bring doubt into our minds and I’m just not going to subject myself to people that doubt me.”

Take a look at the full message she posted on Twitter below:

“Hey everyone-
Hope you’re all doing well, I’m writing this to say I’m not going to do any press during Roland Garros. I’ve often felt that people have no regard for athlete’s mental health and this rings very true whenever I see a press conference or partake in one. We’re often sat there and asked questions that we’ve been asked multiple times before or asked questions that bring doubt into our minds and I’m just not going to subject myself to people that doubt me. I’ve watched many clips of athletes breaking down after a loss in the press room and I know you have as well. I believe that whole situation is kicking a person while they’re down and I don’t understand the reasoning behind it. Me not doing press is nothing personal to the tournament and a couple journalists have interviewed me since I was young so I have a friendly relationship with most of them. However, if the organizations think that they can just keep saying, “do press or you’re gonna be fined”, and continue to ignore the mental health of the athletes that are the centerpiece of their cooperation then I just gotta laugh. Anyways, I hope the considerable amount that I get fined for this will go towards a mental health charity. 
xoxo”

Well, Roland Garros did just that by fining Osaka after missing her post-match press conference following a Round 1 win against Patricia Maria Tig. It gets worse, too. A statement from the organization also read, “We have advised Naomi Osaka that should she continue to ignore her media obligations during the tournament, she would be exposing herself to possible further Code of Conduct infringement consequences.” The statement also alluded to Naomi possibly being suspended over her actions, with it also stating, “As might be expected, repeat violations attract tougher sanctions including default from the tournament…and the trigger of a major offence investigation that could lead to more substantial fines and future Grand Slam suspensions.”

We’re wishing nothing but the best for champ Naomi Osaka in this whole ordeal. Do you think she should have a choice in this matter, or just complete her obligations as a top-paid athlete? Let us know your thoughts down below in the comments section: 

It’s been eight years since Sean Kingston last released an album. As he readies his long-awaited comeback with his new project Deliverance, he’s been making the rounds at various publications to reflect on his time away from music. He stopped by HNHH to dish on writing hits for Chris Brown and Lil Mosey, as well as his start on Youtube. He recently stopped by the No Jumper podcast to chat with Adam22 about bad decisions he made during his initial rise to fame, including drinking lean with Justin Bieber. 

“I started, you know, not drinking lean but like basically, yeah drinking lean,” he says before erupting into laughter along with podcast host Adam22. He continues, “You feel me, just getting in the wrong stuff and wrong crowd and kind of lost my way a little bit, thank God I didn’t go too deep into it.”

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“But it was kind of like a situation where I was going through a depressed moment a little bit…” he continued before Adam22 interrupts to ask if Bieber got him into lean or if he influenced the pop star to try out the dirty Sprite. 

“Um, shoot, I think he got me into it I don’t even know how he got into it,” says Kingston. Adam then asks how it was sipping with Bieber, to which he responds, “It was legendary. That was legendary. But I was like damn, Bieber, you messed up after this.”

“You’re on board with that theory that he’s the one that got it banned?” asks Adam22 referring to the Actavis brand of codeine cough syrup discontinued in 2014 after being name-dropped by multiple rap artists as Kingston nods his head. They then launch into a discussion about the ballooned prices of Actavis after the ban. 

Elsewhere in the interview, he spoke about living the young pop star life and temporary people coming in and out of his life. Check out the full conversation and let us know what you think of his revelation. 

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Luka Doncic has been one of the best players in the NBA playoffs so far, and as a result, his Dallas Mavericks have a 2-1 series lead on the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavericks were up 2-0 just a couple of nights ago although, after a solid win by the Clippers, the series is a little too close for comfort, if you’re a Mavs fan.

Yesterday, the Mavericks got some troubling news as it was revealed that Doncic was listed as questionable for tonight’s Game 4. After suffering a neck injury in Game 3, there was a concern that Doncic simply wouldn’t be good to go, which would put the Mavs at a massive disadvantage. Now, however, Doncic’s status has officially been changed. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Doncic is likely to play tonight as he is already feeling a lot better.

Without Doncic in the lineup, the Mavericks are simply a shell of themselves. In order to beat a team like the Clippers, they will absolutely need all hands on deck, and for now, that seems like it won’t be a problem in Game 4.

With a win, the Mavs will push the Clippers to the bring of elimination which should be enough motivation to get Dallas into high gear. Let us know who you think will win tonight, in the comments below.

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Russell Wilson is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and when he has solid wide receivers around him, he can do a ton of damage. Wilson has played with some talented individuals over the years and his Seahawks roster has a pretty solid wide receiver core. As a former champion, Wilson knows what it takes to go all the way and as a result, he is always looking to improve the Seahawks roster. Having said that, it should come as no surprise that he is looking to secure the services of Julio Jones.

Jones has made it clear that he wants out of Atlanta, and over the past few days, numerous teams have become viable trade suitors. In fact, according to Dianna Russini of ESPN, the Seahawks are now in the hunt for Jones, and it has a lot to do with a recent phone call between Wilson and the wide receiver.

The Baltimore Ravens have also expressed interest in Jones, who is being pursued by a large chunk of teams, at this point. Jones is one of the fastest receivers in the league and it only makes sense that numerous teams would want him on their roster. For a team like Seattle, Jones would immediately make their offense one of the most potent in the league.

With Jones’ situation playing out so publically, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates from around the NFL.

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