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They’ve known each other for years and have been photographed at events and spending leisurely time together, so it’s unsurprising that Flo Rida and Ashanti’s names have been at the center of gossip. Back in 2019, Ashanti appeared at the rapper’s birthday party in Los Angeles, and last year, he attended her birthday festivities in Antigua. With all the chatter that’s been about these two, it’s surprising that no confirmation or denial has been given regarding their relationship.

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The rumor mill kicked up a notch once again after a photo of the two allegedly on vacation began to circulate. Some have argued that because they have been longtime friends, it’s normal for them to spend time together. Both artists have kept their romances close to the chest and aren’t often photographed with partners, nor do they share information about their significant others.

The latest set of vacation pictures come courtesy of Flo Rida who uploaded them over on Instagram. While there were shots that showed him alone with Ashanti, it seems that the vacation was a group affair. Check out a few photos of these two together below.

Over the course of any given year, you can always expect a healthy amount of Air Jordan 1 colorways to make their way to the market. The Jordan 1 is easily the most storied shoe in the history of Jumpman and it only makes sense that they would continuously deliver new models to the forefront. In 2021, a staggering amount of Air Jordan 1 colorways have been shown off and it doesn’t seem like this trend is going to die down anytime soon.

One of the models that have been teased the most is the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Electro Orange,” which can be seen in the Instagram post below. For the first time, Nike has finally shown off the official images for the shoe and they’re looking pretty good. As we’ve stated in previous reports, the shoe is mostly white and black although the orange highlights do stand out quite a bit and it all works to perfection.

In terms of the release date, these are still on track to drop on July 17th of this year, for $170 USD. There could be some changes to the schedule, so keep it locked to HNHH as we will continue to bring you all of the latest updates in regards to these.

Arguably, no other genre is quick to call out their record label more than Rap. When an artist is fed up with how they’re being treated behind the scenes, fans can expect a social media call-out to follow. It’s believed that in this day and age, most artists are aware of all the fine print in their contracts, but still, rappers are years deep into their deals and dissatisfied with how they’re being treated.

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The latest rapper to take public issue with his label is PnB Rock who recently shared a few thoughts over on his Instagram Story. “@atlanticrecords I WANT A BUYOUT OF THIS BS ASS DEAL YALL GOT ME IN !!!” he wrote. “YALL BEEN MAKING MILLIONS OFF ME FOR YEARS HAVENT GAVE ME ONE MIL YET !!!”

Some people may not understand how an artist can flash cash online while not getting paid from their label, and it’s all about the work they put in outside of the studio. The less empathetic have questioned why PnB Rock would sign a contract that would leave him in this space, but others have noted that artists have had the same complaints for decades.

Last month, PnB Rock took to Instagram to say he regretted signing his deal. Check out his post below.

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At the tail end of Michael Jordan’s career with the Chicago Bulls, he was able to bless us with the Air Jordan 14 which is the shoe he wore when taking that one last Finals shot to defeat the Utah Jazz. It’s a shoe that will always be famous and over the last couple of decades, Jordan Brand has made sure to load up on dope colorways for our wearing pleasure.

In 2021, Jumpman is coming right back with the Jordan 14 and one of the latest colorways to be teased is called “Shocking Pink.” Thanks to @zsneakerheadz, we now have a solid photoshop rendering of the pair, which is seen in the tweet below. Just like the name suggests, there are some extremely bright shades of pink to be had here, and it makes for a truly unique offering that will turn a whole lot of heads upon release.

As for the release date, it seems like these will be dropping closer to the holiday season although there is no exact drop date at this time. With this in mind, keep it locked to HNHH as we will continue to bring you all of the latest updates. In the meantime, let us know what you think of this rendering, below.

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It was an eventful day for Cardi B as she spent the better part of the afternoon going to war with her critics. It’s a regular occurrence for Cardi to log into social media and find her mentions flooded with cruel messages, and while most celebrities opt to block or delete people who say such things, Cardi continuously calls people out.

Recently, Cardi’s cover feature with XXL went viral, as did many of her quotes. She spoke about not feeling the need to endorse other women in Rap, but she will when she wants to. This was a controversial comment that many interpreted as Cardi B saying she’s anti-other women rappers, so she clarified her statement on Twitter.

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“I DONT HAVE TO SUPPORT FEMALE RAPPERS HOWEVER I STILL DO IT,” she tweeted. “There’s a difference between having too and doing it cause I WANT TO.” Cardi added, “Don’t come to my page , don’t mention my name then ask why I’m replying when ya all in MY QUOTES.This is my community once you in my property I can say and do what I want .The question is why ya here ? Why called for yall?”

Someone chimed in and called Cardi a “lying rat” and told her that they remembered “what you did in 2018,” a reference that could be about the rapper’s New York Fashion Week fight with Nicki Minaj. “What I did in 2018 ? Stand up for myself cause I’m not p*ssy ?” she replied. “Ya want me to be p*ssy soo bd ! My karma? This is what comes with sh*t.My career still very strong and ya still got me on ya mind and the millions is coming so this Karma feels real good .Let’s not talk about man.”

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Another person told Cardi that she is a “grown ass woman with a baby and a man that cheats on you.” She responded, “A baby who is richer then you and a nikka that will smack the sh*t out your father.This tweet was about me ? I can reply to sh*t that it’s about Me .You grown with a spam page ON MY PAGE .I guess you need some1 to cheat on you so you can GET OFF MY D*CK.”

Safe to say, Cardi stayed busy. Check out a few tweets below.

When you look back on the history of Michael Jordan and all of the shoes he got to wear over the years, it’s clear that there have been a few underappreciated models. One of those silhouettes is none other than the Air Jordan 12, which Jordan got to wear during his 1997 championship campaign. This model gave birth to the infamous “Flu Game” offering, but over the years, there have been plenty of other great sneaker models to make their way to the market. 

In 2021, Jordan Brand has plans to deliver some Air Jordan 12 colorways to its fans, and one of them is the “Twist” model that has been teased over the last few months. Thanks to @zsneakerheadz, we now have some in-hand images of the shoe, which can be seen below. This model is going for a nice clean look as it is mostly covered in white leather, while the highlights near the laces and midsole are a shiny red.

As for the release date, you can expect these to drop on July 31st which is right in the middle of the summer. This date could certainly change, so keep it locked to HNHH for all of the latest updates. In the meantime, let us know what you think of the colorway, below.

Florida native Trick Daddy is known as a central figure in the Miami area. Not only does he have a show on Miami’s 99Jamz radio station, but he owns multiple businesses in nearby areas, has been instrumental in the music scene for decades, and when someone gets into legal trouble, he’s known to help whenever he can. The rap legend is an icon in the industry and in the Heat’s hometown, but when Southside declared that he “runs Miami,” Trick Daddy Dollars jumped on Instagram Live to set the record straight.

“I’m a real n*gga I don’t pick sides. I stand for my n*ggas and what’s real and what’s fake, f*ck it. I know y’all been waiting for me to comment ’bout the sh*t that been going on all day,” said Trick Daddy. “Y’all gon’ be surprised with what I got to tell y’all, what I got to say about it.” He praised Miami and called out anyone from the city who has been going against other natives.

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“You need to stop going against each other, n*gga… Real n*ggas supposed to get along and get money, f*ck b*tches, jet life, yacht life, all over international life, get money together, say what’s up, dap, secret handshake, and represent the crib, not go against each other,” Trick continued. The Rap icon spoke at lengthy about unity before adding that he had a conversation with Southside.

“I told 808 you a very, very, very intelligent, smart producer my n*gga, go get yo money, my n*gga,” said Trick. “Go get yo money.  Don’t let no goofies play you out yo sh*t and I can’t say, I don’t speak on why it was said, all I’m addressing right now is what everybody else out his mouth is when he said, ‘I run Miami.’ If y’all looked at his eyes in the video, that came out wrong.”

Trick Daddy claimed that Southside offered an apology to “real n*ggas” and anybody who was offended by his declaration.Check out Trick Daddy explaining himself below.

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Draymond Green got himself into some trouble recently after his comments about women’s pay in professional sports. For years now, leagues like the WNBA and even the United States Women’s Soccer Team have been calling for more equitable pay for their work. Many women athletes are forced to do regular jobs alongside playing their preferred sport since women’s athletics isn’t as well funded. Green believes the women should be paid more although he continuously told them to stop complaining, and completely missed the point of what many women have been saying.

In light of these comments, Stephen A. Smith decided to weigh in on the matter as he went on his ESPN+ show today, and countered Green’s point. In the clip below, Smith notes that women’s sports were among the only athletics to increase ratings this past year and that the big issue is people aren’t using their platforms to prop up women’s sports.

Smith admitted that ESPN has made some mistakes when it comes to women’s coverage and that even Smith himself could do a lot better. Moving forward, Smith wants to use his platform to prop up all of the women out there, and he is urging Green to do the same. At the end of the day, the money will only come with increased ratings, and it’s up to those with power to see that change happen.

2020 was a promising year for women’s sports and 2021 has already started out just as strong. Hopefully, the progress continues to get made, and the pay can continue to become more equitable.

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