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Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Mamba Forever” Surfaces Online: Photos

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When Kobe and Gianna Bryant passed away last year, it was as if we were all living a horrible dream. In retirement, Kobe had so much left to give while Gianna seemed to be poised for a career in the WNBA. It was a senseless tragedy and since that time, the basketball world has banded together in an effort to honor them in the best ways possible. While Nike’s contract with Kobe runs out at the end of 2021, they are still making shoes to pay homage to his legacy, and the Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Mamba Forever” does just that.

Thanks to the Instagram account @brandon1an, we now have a first-hand account of this shoe and what it will look like. As you can see in the IG posts below, the sneaker has a black scaled upper to it all while white overlays are placed towards the back and on the heel. The back heel has the Mamba logo on it all while Kobe and Gigi’s names are written out in gold. We even have the number two on each shoe as a way to pay homage to Gigi.

For now, there is no release date attached to these although they could arrive this summer. Stay tuned for updates on the shoe as we will be sure to bring them to you.

Alex Rodriguez To Officially Gain Ownership Of The Timberwolves

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While he might be recovering from the heartbreak of his breakup with Jennifer Lopez, there is no denying that A-Rod is still dedicated to making some massive moves in the business world. Over the last year, there have been rumors that he could be in the running to purchase the Mets. Of course, that never came to fruition, however, in recent months, he has set his eyes on the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Today, it was reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic that A-Rod and his business partner Marc Lore have officially bought the team for $1.5 billion. Both Lore and A-Rod will own 50 percent of the franchise, which means Rodriguez is putting up $750 million to purchase the team.

The Timberwolves have been in a state of disarray over the last few years as their results on the court have been less than stellar. While it remains to be seen how new ownership will change this, there is no denying that A-Rod will be bringing a ton of passion to his new role as owner.

Having former athletes in ownership roles is definitely a welcomed trend and it will be fun to see how A-Rod embraces his new position.

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

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Dave Chappelle Reveals Why He Doesn’t Use Twitter

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To promote his upcoming new podcast Midnight Miracle with Yasin Bey and Talib Kweli, comedian Dave Chappelle stopped by the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last night and chopped it up the late night talk host. During their sit down, Dave talked about doing socially-distanced shows outside during quarantine and why he doesn’t use twitter. On the subject of Twitter, Chappelle called the social media platform “a bathroom wall” when he was asked by Fallon why he never tweets. 

“Why would I write all my thoughts on a bathroom wall?” Chappelle said. “Donald Trump, you heard that? And don’t cut that shit in post, Jimmy.”

It’s not the first time the comedian has touched on why he doesn’t use social media. He explained that he doesn’t want to “spill my guts out” online during an interview that was recorded back in September 2017. “I’m not really into the social media,” he said. “I keep my blathering in my genre.”

Elsewhere during the interview, Chappelle talked about why he initially asked his fans to boycott The Chappelle Show. “Not going into too much detail. That shit worked,” he said.

“Im very grateful man,” “People are wonderful to me. That was very moved by the response to that and the support I got from people all over. And I just want to say thank you. If you’re watching it meant more than you could ever imagine.”

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Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 MNVN “Honey Flux” Revealed: Details

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Kanye West’s Adidas Yeezy brand has been on an incredible journey over the last six years and with each season, more great shoes are added to the market. Back in 2017, Kanye helped bring forth the dad shoe revolution with the Adidas Yeezy Boost 700, and in subsequent months, he expanded this line with some unique variations. One of those shoes just so happened to be the Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 MNVN which is known for having an alternate upper and large “700” lettering.

With new colorways always being shown off, it should be no surprise that another is being teased. Yeezy Mafia always seems to have the inside scoop on these releases, and in the photo below, you can find what is being called the “Honey Flux” colorway. The shoe has a mostly yellow upper, all while black and white are used as contrast throughout the rest of it. Overall, this gives the shoe a very obvious bumblebee aesthetic which is definitely cute if you’re into that sort of thing.

As it stands, these are expected to hit retailers in October of this year although a release date has yet to be confirmed. Keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest updates from the sneaker world.

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RZA flips racist-rooted Good Humor song for the kids

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Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA is the man to call when change is needed. The hip-hop hitmaker and leader of the all-mighty Clan came to the rescue when Good Humor needed a replacement for its racist-rooted jingle and wants ice-cream truck drivers to project their necks – and vehicles with its new tune. RZA flips racist-rooted ice […]

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Joe Budden Was No Stranger To “Fire” On Throwback Single

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In the wake of Joe Budden publically firing his longtime Joe Budden Podcast co-host Rory Farrell, with whom he appears to be having a bitter falling out, it feels appropriate to take things back to this early millennium gem. Clearly, Budden was familiar with “Fire” all this time, having previously teamed up with Busta Rhymes for the oft-forgotten “Pump It Up” follow-up single from his eponymous debut. 

Though often standing in the shadow of its predecessor, “Fire” is a perfectly solid banger in its own right. Produced by Just Blaze, who seemed charged with lacing Budden’s breakout hits, the uptempo track also featured a guest appearance from Busta Rhymes. Though Budden had yet to fully embrace his inner lyricist — that would come later, as the Mood Muzik series developed — he certainly showcased versatility on this one, keeping stride with one of the game’s most dexterous emcees. 

With Budden’s focus having shifted into another realm entirely, perhaps it’s time to revisit his roots as a rising rapper, circling back eighteen years ago to his eponymous debut drop. All these years later, how do you feel about Budden’s slept-on single — is it nostalgic enough to merit classic status?

QUOTABLE LYRICS

I see creativity dying fast
I’m glad producers charge so high for they tracks 
Now they do it all, you just applying the rap
Honestly now, it’s not the economy’s down
Now rap dudes suck their own pee hole
The wacker the music the bigger the ego

BTS Discuss How The Mandatory Requirement To Serve In The Korean Army Might Impact Their Future

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In a new cover story for Rolling Stone, BTS addressed one of the things that’s most concerning to their fans who know about South Korea’s mandatory military service: If this looming draft will break the group up? Due to the active tensions between North and South Korea, this 21-month army term is required for all men to start before their 28th birthday, and group member Jin turned 28 last December.

That month, though, the government issued a directive that “a pop-culture artist who was recommended by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism to have greatly enhanced the image of Korea both within the nation and throughout the world” can defer their enlistment until the age of 30. “I think the country sort of told me, ‘You’re doing this well, and we will give you a little bit more time,’ ” Jin said of the law, telling Rolling Stone further that he considers serving to be “an important duty for our country. So I feel that I will try to work as hard as I can and do the most I can until I am called.”

He also said he hopes the group will continue to have the success they’re currently experiencing — even if it means without him. “I have no doubt that the other members will make a good decision because, you know, this is not something that I can tell them what to do,” he said. Even if they continued on without him for a while, he added: “I’ll be sad, but I’ll be watching them on the internet and cheering them on.”

Even with the two year grace period, the military requirement remains a concern for the group at large: RM is turning 27 soon, J-Hope is 27 and Suga is 28, too. Who knows if the government will further modify the draft, or if the band will find a workaround, but so far, that requirement seems like the only thing that might slow the success of BTS. Read the full cover story here.

Jahmed Reveals His Favorite Wrestlers & Bigs Up His Hometown On This Week’s Top 5s

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Coming out of Pomona, California, Jahmed has been making a big impact on the industry and many big artists have been taking notice of him. The 24-year-old was able to secure a feature from the likes of Freddie Gibbs on his last EP, Armani, and moving forward, Jahmed promises to make an even bigger splash on the game. This past week, we were lucky enough to get to speak with Jahmed for our latest episode of Top 5s, in which the rapper spoke about his hometown of Pomona, his favorite albums, video games, and even his top 5 wrestlers. At number one, Jahmed decided to go with someone who is certainly an icon.

“Stone Cold Steve Austin, bruh he’s just so fire,” Jahmed said. “He’s got the swag with him. Bald head dude with the leather vest also 3:16, you can’t fuck with Stone Cold. It’s just something about his swag. He don’t give a fuck, with his aggressiveness, he’s just that dude.”

Jahmed also got to speak about Pomona, California, and how there are plenty of great things to do there. From the parks to the restaurants, it’s clear that Jahmed is proud of his city. If you’ve ever thought about visiting Pomona, then this video will certainly prove to be a must-watch.

Be sure to check out Jahmed’s favorites in our latest episode of Top 5s, above. You can also check out our previous Top 5s episode with SK8, right here.

Shake Shack Offering Free Fries To NY Customers Who Are Vaccinated

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It should go without saying that protecting yourself from COVID-19 and doing you part in ending the global pandemic are more than enough reasons to get vaccinated. But just in case you needed some other incentive, Shack Shake is offering free fries for the entire month of May if you live in NYC.

Shake Shack announced on Thursday that it has teamed up with the NYC Mayor’s Office to help get more New Yorkers vaccinated. From now through June 12, you can score a free order of regular Crinkle Cut Fries when you buy a burger or chicken sandwich in-store and show your vaccine card or Excelsior Pass.

That’s not all that Shake Shack is offering. In addition to the fry deal, the burger franchise is also giving away free ShackBurger vouchers to New Yorkers who get vaccinated at an NYC mobile vaccine bus, while supplies last.

Get vaccinated, get free food. Not a bad way to do your part if you’re in NYC. Kripsy Kreme’s are also offering free food if you get vaccinated. So please make sure you do your part and get the jab.

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Sony Unveils Black & Red PS5 Controllers

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The PlayStation 5 is easily one of the most sought-after pieces of technology in recent memory, to the point where there are many who still have yet to secure a console months after the big release. The perceived supply issues haven’t done anything to halt the PS5’s momentum, however, as a recent report from late April claims that Sony has already sold 7.8 million consoles. And with such a sturdy baseline of consumers eager for more, Sony has deemed it time to let the fun begin with an anticipated new development.

Sony confirms that two new DualSense controller color options, Cosmic Red and Midnight Black, will be arriving in June, with release dates varying by region. Drawing inspiration from stargazing and the universe at large, the two new controllers are currently available for pre-order in the United States with a listed launch date of June 11th. As far as price, Cosmic Red is listed at $74.99, while Midnight Black is a little less at $69.99. 

While it’s unclear as to whether we’ll ever see different color PS5s, designer Leo Cardoso spoke about how these new color options were inspired by the console’s design. We designed the colors around the theme of ‘galaxy’ as it felt like a natural progression from the original PS5 and accessories designs,” he states, opening the door for further intergalactic options. 

Given how excited gamers have been about new DualSense colorways, don’t be surprised to see these new variants selling out quite quickly once they hit the market. It also goes without saying that Sony will continue to release new color options throughout the year, following in the footsteps of the PS4. Check out the upcoming Midnight Black and Cosmic Red PS5 controllers now, and sound off if you plan on copping one when they’re released.