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When LeBron James left Cleveland the first time around and went to the Miami Heat, he immediately started to turn things up a notch with his sneaker output. The Nike LeBron 7 and 8 were some of the first shoes he got to wear in Miami and they were immediate hits among sneakerheads. Considering LeBron was in a much more vibrant city, he decided to make his sneaker colorways reflect that new reality. This led to the “South Beach” aesthetic that become so iconic and synonymous with LeBron.

The Nike LeBron 8 “South Beach” was an instant classic when it dropped 10 years ago and now, in 2021, the shoe is coming back. Thanks to @Brandon1an on Twitter, we now have a fresh look at what the updated version will look like. As you can see, it does a great job at staying true to the original as we have a bright aqua upper, black highlights on the Nike swoosh and tongue, all while the laces are pink. This shoe is truly one of a kind, and fans will be able to get a pair very soon.

An official release date has not yet been revealed although the shoe is expected to come out sometime this Spring. Let us know what you think, in the comments below.

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T-Pain is easily one of hip-hop’s most charismatic personalities, having endeared himself to the masses through a variety of live stream content. As it happens, T-Pain is among the game’s most active gamers, and it would appear he’s been shoring up on his Call Of Duty skills these days. And while there are millions who play Activision’s wildly popular multiplayer shooter, every so often, a few unsavory characters pollute the communal voice chat with vile hate speech.

T-Pain recently found himself faced with a team of racists, openly stating “fu*k Black Lives Matter” and firing off racial slurs with a smugness oft-reserved for online anonymity. T-Pain was not fazed in the slightest by the disturbing language, opting to return the favor by absolutely obliterating their entire team.

T Pizzle shared the clip of his domination on TikTok, prefacing his streak by warning “one of these muthafuc*as is on that n***a shit and I want all of them.” As his kills begin piling up, T-Pain’s energy rises. “I want every single fuc*ing one of them! I want it all!” he cries, mowing them down without mercy. “I WANT EVERY PART OF IT!” he screams, pushing his microphone to its limits. “I WANT THE WHOLE THING! KEEP TALKIN THAT N***A SHIT!”

Upon successfully purging the now-silent band of bigots from the game, he issues a demand. “I want you to delete the black skins from your muthafu*kin COD!” he states, emphasizing his point with further in-game bloodshed. “I WANT IT ALL!” Upon finalizing his victory, T-Pain is visibly satisfied after doling out justice, and rightfully so. “Looks like the n***as won, stupid idiots,” he taunts, proving that racists, like cheaters, never prosper. 

Check out T-Pain’s absolute domination below, and show some love to one of the most down-to-earth voices in the game. May he continue to find success on the servers, wielding the sword of justice against any bigot begging to be struck down. 

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Shutting down some racists in Call of Duty

♬ original sound – T-Pain

Yesterday was very stressful if you are a Green Bay Packers fan. Just hours before the NFL draft started, there were reports that Aaron Rodgers was no longer happy with the Packers organization and had even requested a trade. These rumors were quite shocking to fans and there were even reports that the San Francisco 49ers almost landed a deal to get him. From there, it was made evident that Rodgers was also looking to go to either the Denver Broncos or Las Vegas Raiders.

Now, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Packers have responded to these rumors and they are standing firm on their convictions. Team General Manager Brian Gutekunst has officially stated “We’re not going to trade Aaron.”

We’ve certainly seen similar stories play out before, so it wouldn’t be extremely surprising if they went back on their word and traded Rodgers anyway. For now, it appears as though the team believes they can resolve this dispute but if Rodgers sticks to his alleged plans of leaving Wisconsin, then the Packers might have no choice.

Details surrounding this story continue to develop so keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you the latest.

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Coi Leray is only doing shit that’s going to make her elevate, and that much has been clear from how much she’s grown as an artist in 2021. Reaching new heights in her career, the 23-year-old rapper has become one of this year’s biggest breakout stars, earning all kinds of attention following the release of her hit single “No More Parties.” The track has been a massive success on social media, helping Coi develop a strong fanbase by showcasing her goofy personality. People love her for her, so you know that this buzz will be sustainable.

As she continues to make noise, the rising superstar has officially made her television debut on the latest episode of The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, performing “No More Parties.” The party scene saw extras playing beer pong, passing out on the couch, and throwing empty red cups all over the place. It felt like a typical college party with Coi delivering her Benzino-targeted rhymes with ease in front of the studio audience. She seems like a natural on the stage and it’s only a matter of time before she gets even more opportunities to showcase her skills on a grand scale like this.

With her debut album coming soon, watch Coi Leray’s latest televised performance of “No More Parties” on The Tonight Show below. How do you think she did?

Kobe Bryant’s legendary career with the Los Angeles Lakers was well-documented and there is no denying that he had some iconic moments with the team. Kobe was drafted to the Lakers all the way back in 1996 and while he wasn’t an immediate star, there was no denying that he was a motivated player who wanted to put the team on his back. Lakers fans look back fondly on his early years with the team and having said that, it should come as no surprise that memorabilia from his rookie campaign is a hot commodity.

According to TMZ, Goldin Auctions is currently selling a game-worn jersey from Kobe’s rookie season, and the word on the street is that it will most likely sell for over $500K. That’s a whole lot of money especially when you consider how the record for a jersey sale is $570K, and that was for Michael Jordan’s last ever Wizards jersey.

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It remains to be seen how much collectors will be willing to spend on this new piece although we imagine it will come close to or exceed the record, altogether. Kobe is a legend and his memorabilia goes for a lot of money these days.

If you could get this piece into your collection, you would have something that will never go down in value.

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It feels like just yesterday that Jay-Z had unveiled Tidal and announced that artists such as Kanye West, Beyoncé, Daft Punk, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Usher, and J. Cole were also owners of the fledgling streaming service. Well, six years and plenty of Tidal bars later, Hov’s streaming service appears to be one of the best investments that he made over the past decade.

At the top of March, it was revealed that Square, Inc. would be acquiring a majority stake in Tidal for a reported $297 million. Now, Jay-Z’s deal with Square has reportedly closed and landed on a slightly larger figure at $350 million.

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According to TMZ, Square, Inc. will receive 80% ownership of Tidal, along with licensing deals with the major record labels in exchange for the hefty $350 million sum, and all of the previous artists/owners will remain with the company too. The recently pardoned Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez allegedly helped broker the deal, and TMZ reports that she will also stay on board to help run the streaming service. 

By closing this huge deal with Square, Inc., Hov has made himself and the rest of Tidal’s owners a nice chunk of change, proving once again that he’s not a businessman, he’s a business, man! Congratulations to Jay-Z on this monumental deal.

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Conway The Machine is among the few among the “new generation” of artists that actively respects and studies the craft of his predecessors. Therefore, despite being an OG in his own right, he can appreciate the wisdom of those who have achieved success and longevity in the rap game.

It’s rare to see an artist exemplify the roles of both student and teacher, but Conway leads by example behind the mic while soaking up game whenever given the opportunity. Today, the Griselda lyricist took a moment to share a picture (snapped by Conway’s creative director Made In New York) from what can only be described as a meeting of the bosses, as attended by DJ Khaled, Jay-Z, Nas, and Damson Idris. From the way the first three are dressed, it may very well have been around the time the “Sorry Not Sorry” video was shot.

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“In a room with brothers that are all richer than me.. that means I’m in the right room!!” captions Conway, showcasing the attitude of one who aspires to grow. While it’s unclear as to what was discussed, it’s clear that Conway is looking to some of the game’s most successful businessmen, with JAY-Z and Nas holding two of hip-hop’s impeccable investment portfolios. Don’t be surprised to see Machine shift his focus accordingly, having previously teased his retirement from hip-hop at some point in the future. But not, thankfully, before the release of God Don’t Make Mistakes, his anticipated Shady Records debut album.

 Check out Conway’s behind-the-scenes picture of his meeting with JAY, Nas, Khaled, and more, below. And who knows — perhaps this recent networking opportunity will lead to collaborations on future musical endeavors.