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Pop star Lil Nas X is on a roll this weekend, going on his fifth day straight of tackling the trolls who are angry about his queer representation in the music video to his latest single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)“. The rapper is being accused of worshipping Satan because of his sneaker collaboration with MSCHF, which contains Satanic imagery and a single drop of human blood. The sneakers officially launched this morning and sold out in under a minute. 

Among the people that have taken issue with Lil Nas X’s latest moves in the music game are Joyner Lucas, who called out the 21-year-old on Twitter. “I think the biggest problem for me is the fact he dont understand ‘old town road’ is every kids anthem,” said the Massachusetts-born rapper. “Children love him for that record. They tuned in and subscribed to his channels. So with no disclaimer he just dropped some left field ish & all our kids seen it. Smh.”

Lil Nas X has responded and he’s taking no prisoners, blaming Joyner for letting his kids listen to “Old Town Road” in the first place. “I literally sing about lean & adultery in old town road. u decided to let your child listen. blame yourself,” said LNX, burning Joyner.

This appears to just be the start for Lil Nas X, who has stirred the pot to a dangerous degree, pissing off homophobes and bigots across the globe. What do you think of his new video?

Summer Walker has always been known for her internet antics, but she left fans completely shocked on Sunday when she posted a photoset of her in the mirror, only days after giving birth. In the photos, Summer wears a skin-tight caramel-colored dress that shows off her curvy post-pregnancy body. She’s glowing and radiating confidence in the post, certainly lavishing in the love and joy of a new baby– although her caption may say otherwise (“loner”). It’s not entirely clear if these photos were taken after the birth of her daughter, but it is the focus of the comment section.

“She didn’t have to snap back on us like that I mean damn,” said one commenter. “If I was this fine I’d stay alone in my bathroom too lol,” said another comment. Even Erykah Badu couldn’t help but comment in approval: “Snap back,” followed by flame emojis.

Many fans were confused and concerned last week when an Instagram account under the name “Princess Bubblegum” appeared, seemingly run by London and Summer. Some speculated that the two were actually going to name their daughter Bubblegum, but Summer quickly shut down the idea that the account was run by her, saying, “Don’t be sick & obsessed. Let’s respect my privacy.” Summer also noted that there would be no photos of her child on the internet, so it seems like we won’t be getting any cute baby photos anytime soon.

Congrats Summer and London!

Vanessa Bryant has called on a judge to dismiss the lawsuit that her mother, 68-year-old Sofia Laine, is filing against Kobe Bryant’s estate. Sofia is attempting to claim lifetime support out of Kobe’s estate, noting that Kobe promised to financially take care of her for the rest of her life. According to new court documents that Vanessa has obtained, however, Sofia seems to have never acknowledged this “promise” until after Kobe’s death. 

Vanessa cites court documents from 2004 and 2008, when Sofia was having a legal altercation with her now ex-husband. Her ex claimed that he should not need to pay spousal support because Sofia was being supported by Kobe and Vanessa, which she vehemently denied, saying that they had no obligation to support her and whatever they gave her came purely from the goodness of their hearts. 

Sofia’s ex-husband also attempted to argue, using a tabloid story, that Vanessa had bought a $1 million home for her mother, so he didn’t need to pay her. Sofia called the tabloid story “absolutely false” and said, “I would never permit Vanessa to do such a thing. I have not and do not (nor should I be required to) rely on Vanessa for my support.”

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In the lawsuit, Sofia argued that Kobe and Vanessa violated California labor laws when she was babysitting her grandkids, as they allegedly did not give her meal breaks, rest periods, and paid her minimum wage. According to Vanessa, “[Sofia] was never an ’employee’ … [she] is a grandmother who, at times, helped her daughter and son-in-law by spending time with her grandchildren.”

A judge has not yet ruled. 

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Back in 2017, Tom Brady led the New England Patriots back to the Super Bowl, where they played against the Atlanta Falcons. This was Brady’s chance at winning a fifth Super Bowl, which would make him the winningest quarterback of all-time. The start of the game was a disaster for Brady and his Patriots, as he threw numerous interceptions, all while the Falcons kept scoring. By the third quarter, the score was 28-3 and the Patriots seemingly had no shot at winning.

Well, as we all know by now, the Pats came back and won in overtime, with 28-3 becoming a huge meme that will forever haunt the Falcons. On Sunday, which just so happens to be March 28th (3-28), Brady decided to troll the Falcons by celebrating the day and even posting an old photo of him celebrating with his former teammates.

It’s a pretty hilarious way to take a dig at the Falcons although it is certainly unfortunate for all of the fans in Atlanta who have had to endure the embarrassment of that loss. The Falcons’ late-game collapse will forever be the worst thing to happen to a team in the Super Bowl, and once again, Brady was the beneficiary.

For Patriots fans, March 28th might just have to become a National holiday.

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The paternal grandmother of President Barack Obama, Sarah Obama, has passed away at the age of 99 inside of a Kenyan hospital. The family matriarch died at 4 AM local time while being treated at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral hospital. 

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“Mama was sick with normal diseases, she did not die of COVID-19,” confirmed family spokesperson Sheik Musa Ismail. She had reportedly been ill for a week before being admitted to the hospital where she tested negative for the virus. She will be buried on Tuesday.

“My family and I are mourning the loss of our beloved grandmother, Sarah Ogwel Onyango Obama, affectionately known to many as ‘Mama Sarah’ but known to us as ‘Dani’ or Granny,” said former President Barack Obama on Twitter. “We will miss her dearly, but we’ll celebrate with gratitude her long and remarkable life.”

He posted an older picture of himself and Mama Sarah from a visit to Africa. 

The President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, said, “The passing away of Mama Sarah is a big blow to our nation. We’ve lost a strong, virtuous woman, a matriarch who held together the Obama family and was an icon of family values.”

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Rest in peace, Mama Sarah Obama.

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Fans of the Air Jordan 1 have been blessed with a plethora of great colorways over the years. At this point, it seems like the shoe will simply never die as it is just too good of a silhouette to pass up. It’s something that can go with virtually any outfit and it also boasts several colorways that will forever be considered classic. 2021 is set to see numerous Air Jordan 1s make their way to the market, and thanks to @zsneakerheadz on Instagram, we have seen numerous teasers for the summer.

One of the colorways that have been shown off is this women’s colorway called “Seafoam.” As you can see in the IG post below, the shoe has a white base, all while light green is placed on top as the overlays. It makes for a very clean offering, although the laces have a white and red candy cane thing going on. It’s a unique extra detail that makes this shoe that much better.

Early indications show that this model will be dropping on August 12th of this year although this date has yet to be confirmed by Jordan Brand. With this in mind, keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest sneaker updates.

Though it was originally supposed to arrive on Black Friday in 2020, the YSL camp has opted to shift the upcoming release of Slime Language 2 into “to be determined” territory. And while concrete news about the compilation project remains relatively elusive, that hasn’t stopped some of the key minds behind Slimage Language 2 from whetting our collective appetites with a few promising snippets.

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Today, Young Thug took to his own Instagram page to preview an upcoming banger produced by Wheezy, one that immediately invites comparisons to So Much Fun standout “Hot,” if only for the prominent use of victorious strings. Staring unwaveringly into the camera, he proceeds to engage in a spontaneous dance routine while his verse kicks off in the background; though he only showcases four bars or so, it’s enough to get an idea of how he intends on attacking Wheezy’s instrumental. “Yo turn,” he captions, tagging Gunna to share his own snippet.

It didn’t take long for Gunna to acquiesce to the request, hitting the studio and sharing a glimpse at his own verse. Rather than keeping Thug’s energy and preserving the spirit of the dance battle, Gunna opted for chicken and weed. Similarly to Thug, about four bars of his own verse can be heard at the beginning, transitioning into high-pitched cries of “SKI!” Given that he also used “SKIIII” as his caption, perhaps we’re looking at a possible song title. Unfortunately, neither party provided information about the release date. 

Check out Gunna’s clip below, and sound off if you’re eager to catch this one when it lands in full. 

Eighteen-year-old Memphis-based rapper NLE Choppa was reportedly arrested on Sunday in Broward County, Florida, charged with burglary, possession of Xanax and marijuana, and possession of a concealed firearm. 

News regarding the rapper’s arrest comes after his mugshot started circulating on social media. The photo shows a smiling NLE Choppa with purple hair. In the information listed on his arrest record, the No Love Entertainment representative is listed at 150 pounds. His bond is reportedly worth $2,100. 

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Among the charges, Choppa’s most serious charge is for unarmed burglary. He’s also been charged with carrying a concealed firearm, possession of fewer than thirty grams of cannabis, and possession of Xanax. The rapper has not updated his socials since his arrest, so it’s possible that he is still in police custody.

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NLE Choppa’s arrest follows the arrest of Youngboy Never Broke Again on Monday last week. Despite signs pointing to YB’s possible release this week, the rapper remains behind bars for the time being.

NLE Choppa has seemingly been making positive changes in his life, shifting from violence-themed lyrics to a more compassionate approach, embracing a plant-based lifestyle, and growing plenty of vegetables in his backyard. Many of NLE’s fans are surprised to see him in this predicament after pledging to stay away from violence and crime.

Free NLE Choppa.

One of the most popular sneakers in the world right now is the Air Jordan 1 and rightfully so. For 35 years, this shoe has been a staple of people’s wardrobes, and every single year, Jordan Brand makes sure to come through with some incredible colorways, and even some retros, on occasion. In 2021, the Jordan 1 is poised to have yet another big year, and it seems safe to say that fans are going to get a kick out of many of these offerings. One of those models is the “Pollen” colorway which was teased months ago.

Now, thanks to the Instagram sneaker account @zsneakerheadz, we have an updated look at the Air Jordan 1 High OG “Pollen” except this time around, the photos were taken in-person. As you can see, the base of the shoe is black, all while yellow overlays are placed squarely on top. This colorway has some serious Wu-Tang vibes to it and if you’re a fan of the old SB Dunk High, then you will definitely be a huge supporter of these.

If you want to grab a pair, you are going to have to wait until the Summer as these are set to come out on August 21st. Stay tuned for all of the latest updates on these, as we will be sure to bring them to you.