The World DanceSport Federation has announced that controversial Australian breakdancer, Raygun, is currently the top-ranked breaker in the world. Her place at the top comes despite her viral showing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, during which she failed to score a single point with her performance. In the wake of the announcement, the organization put out a statement clarifying how it determines its rankings.
“We would like to take this opportunity to provide clarity on the ranking methodology and address the concerns raised,” the statement began. “The WDSF Breaking World Ranking List is governed by the WDSF Breaking Rules and Regulations Manual (BRRM) and is updated based on each athlete’s top four performances within the past 12 months. Points earned in these competitions remain valid for 52 weeks from the date of the event.” As for Raygun specifically, they explained that she “placed first at the Oceania Continental Championships, October 2023 (ranking points will expire on 28 October 2024).”
Raygun competes during the Breaking B-Girls Round Robin Group B battle between Logistx and Raygun on Day 14 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at La Concorde on August 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
The update comes after Raygun reaffirmed her belief that she’s the best breaker in Australia during a recent interview with the local outlet, The Project. “I think my record speaks to that,” she said of being worthy to compete at the Olympics. “I was the top-ranked Australian b-girl in 2020 and 2022 and 2023 … The record is there. But anything can happen in a battle.” She did, however, admit she knew her “chances were slim” at the international event.
Raygun also expressed her apologies for the public backlash the sport faced in the wake of her performance. As the Olympic games shift focus to Los Angeles in 2028, they’ll be leaving breakdancing behind. Be on the lookout for further updates on Raygun on HotNewHipHop.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing the worst chapter of his existence as a mogul. Just a few days after a Michigan man won a $100M default judgment against Diddy, he’s now facing the wrath of former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard, who has come forward with disturbing allegations. Richard, according to court documents obtained by TMZ, detailed a pattern of emotional manipulation, abuse, and violent behavior at the hands of Diddy, not only against herself but his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, as well.
Sean “Diddy” Combs (3rd from Left) and the “Making the Band 3” Girls – Dawn, Aundrea, Aubrey O’Day, Tiffany and Shannon (Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic)
According to TMZ, Dawn Richard claims her ordeal began in 2004 when she appeared on Diddy’s MTV show Making The Band. She alleges that Diddy manipulated her by promising to advance her music career in exchange for compliance with his erratic and demeaning demands. Richard recounts how Diddy regularly humiliated female contestants, calling them derogatory names like “fat,” “ugly,” “bitches,” and “hoes.” Turning a dream into a nightmare, she claims Diddy targeted her specifically due to her excitement at working with him. The alleged manipulation extended beyond just verbal abuse. Richard’s lawsuit suggests that Diddy used his power and influence to keep her in line, creating an uneven dynamic that held her future in the industry dependent on her willingness to endure his behavior.
Witnessing The Abuse Of Cassie
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Cassie (L) and recording artist Sean “Diddy” Combs attend the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
One of the most shocking aspects of Dawn Richard’s lawsuit involves her eyewitness accounts of Diddy’s alleged physical abuse of his ex-girlfriend, Cassie. According to TMZ, Richard says that in 2005, she saw another of Diddy’s former partners, Kim Porter, leaving a music studio with visible injuries. This incident, she claims, was the first red flag indicating that Diddy would leverage physical violence if needed.
Things escalated when, in 2009, Richard claims she personally witnessed Diddy violently assault Cassie at his Los Angeles home. Allegedly high on drugs, Diddy reportedly hurled Cassie against a wall, choked her, and dragged her up a flight of stairs. Similarly, she claims that in another situation, Diddy allegedly punched Cassie in the face and attempted to strangle her. Richard also recounts a separate incident where Diddy hurled a hot pan of eggs at Cassie in a fit of rage while shouting, “I’ve been asking you for my s**t; I can’t stand you bitch, you never do it right!”
NEW YORK – JUNE 14: (U.S. TABS OUT) (L-R) Andrea Fimbres, Dawn Richard, Wanita “D’Woods” Woodgett Aubrey O’Day and Shannon Bex of the group Danity Kane pose backstage during MTV’s Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios on June 14, 2006 in New York City. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
In addition to witnessing the abuse, Richard claims that Diddy took extreme measures to keep those around him silent. TMZ reports that Richard and other associates, including Kalenna Harper, her Diddy-Dirty Money bandmate, tried to convince Cassie to leave Diddy. However, once he found out about the conversation, it allegedly prompted an intense response. Richard alleges that Diddy threatened them, saying, “Y’all bitches don’t get in my relationship” and “Don’t tell my bitch [Cassie] what she need to be doing … Just make money and shut the f**k up … I end artists … I shelve careers … You could be missing … You bitches want to die today.”
This climate of fear, which has been a common theme among the lawsuits filed against him recently by former associates and employees, allegedly extended to Richard herself. Diddy reportedly manipulated those closest to him into submission by using his power and threats to derail their careers if they spoke out against him.
Richard’s Personal Experiences Of Abuse
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 07: Dawn Richard speaks during an interview for Day 3 of the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola at Caesars Superdome on July 07, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Brasted/Getty Images for ESSENCE)
Though much of the lawsuit surrounds the alleged heinous acts that Richard witnessed, she also details her own experience of abuse at Diddy’s hands. The TMZ report says she claims that Diddy subjected her to grueling work conditions. She alleged that he forced her to rehearse for up to 48 hours without rest. The constant strain led to severe physical issues, including dehydration, fatigue, and extreme weight loss. She also recalls a disturbing encounter at Diddy’s Miami home, where he allegedly demanded that she come over while he wore nothing but his underwear. “This is my f**king house!” he allegedly responded after she requested that he clothe himself.
PARIS, FRANCE – JANUARY 22: Dawn Richards (L) and P Diddy attend the Dior Homme fashion show as part of Paris Menswear Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2011-2012 on January 22, 2011 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images)
The abuse escalated further between 2009 and 2011, according to the suit. Richard alleges that, while naked, Diddy entered her dressing room and inappropriately touched her breasts and butt. Another alarming incident detailed in the lawsuit claims that Diddy locked her inside of a car with heavily tinted windows for two hours. She claims that she screamed for help and at one point, even tried calling her father. Richard alleges that her dad traveled to New York from Baltimore to confront Diddy and try to free her but the mogul allegedly issued not-so-subtle threats to him. Once he threatened to take the matters to the authorities, Diddy reportedly responded, “Think about your daughter” and “think about your daughter’s career.”
Conclusion
We’re nearly reaching the one-year mark since Cassie dropped her own bombshell lawsuit, causing a domino effect in the industry. Over the past 10 months, Diddy has been hit with more heinous allegations from former colleagues and associates. Shortly after, his homes were raided by federal agents, reportedly as part of a much bigger investigation. Thusfar, Diddy has not faced any criminal charges, though it feels like this lawsuit from Richard is far from the last.
Last month, Yung Miami’s Revolt podcast Caresha Please made an explosive comeback. The former City Girl sat down with her close friend Saucy Santana for a tell-all, answering several questions about her career, past relationship with Diddy, and more. Obviously, Yung Miami made a splash, and now she’s preparing to do the same with the help of a special guest.
Earlier today, the rapper took to Instagram to announce that her next episode drops tomorrow. She also revealed that it features none other than Rick Ross. “What’s better than one Aquarius lol 2!!!!” she wrote. “The Boss @richforever Get into some Mogul talk and smoke TOMORROW Watch on @REVOLTTV’s YouTube channel Thursday, Sept. 12 @ 8 PM ET. #careshaplease.”
In the teaser, Yung Miami asks Ross about getting jumped by Drake fans in Vancouver, rumors that he’s on Ozempic, accusing Drake of getting a BBL, and more. She even asks him whether or not he’s still sleeping with the mother of one of his kids, Tia Kemp. For obvious reasons, fans can’t wait to hear what Rozay has to say. It’s not the only exciting episode she has on the way, however. At the end of last month, she hopped online to propose an interview with DJ Akademiks, who she’s been at odds with for months.
Shockingly enough, he seemed open to the idea. “I’m down,” he replied to her Tweet. It’s unclear when that will drop, though supporters certainly hope it’s sooner rather than later. She’s also gearing up to drop another interview with Boosie Badazz, which is sure to be full of interesting moments. What do you think of Yung Miami announcing that Rick Ross will be her next guest on Caresha Please? Are you looking forward to watching the interview? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
When it comes to being a successful coke rapper, you have to got have a lot of personality on the microphone. Lyricism and a knack for clever bars is plus, just ask Pusha T. He’s built a successful solo career off developing all of those skills. Pretty soon, hip-hop heads are going to have to put Stove God Cooks in the conversation for A-listers in the sub-genre. Right now, he doesn’t have the most robust solo or feature catalog. But as long as he keeps on shredding this wave he’s currently on, he will be there in no time. This year, the Syracuse, New York native has been probably at his most prolific with a few singles and features, as well as an exclusive Even Biz project, Stop Callin Me I’m Cookin (Side A).
Fans have been messing with it since its release on August 27 and they really want it on DSPs. For now, that looks to be out of the question. What isn’t though is other music on streaming. Recently, Stove God Cooks dropped off “81”. However, he did so as a guest artist, as this is DJ Rude One’s record. He’s an underground producer who’s worked with the likes of zany character RXKNephew, Conway the Macine, Roc Marciano and fleet of other East Coast G.O.A.T.s. Like pretty much everything Stove God Cooks has touched this year, “81” is another piece of pure gold. Right away, he commands your attention with drawn out syllables, animated adlibs, and a sense of cockiness. Rude One’s ominous boom-bap beat is the perfect backdrop for all of Stove’s brags and we hope they work together again sooner than later.
Pharrell says that he and his former Neptunes partner, Chad Hugo, wrote and produced Kelis’ iconic track, “Milkshake,” despite her rant on social media about the song. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter for an interview ahead of the release of his new film, Piece by Piece, the legendary producer revealed he hasn’t spoken to Kelis about the situation. “I wish her the absolute best. But I wrote this song,” he firmly stated, adding that he doesn’t need permission to use the track. “It was me and Chad [who] produced it.”
Kelis made her original complaints after Beyonce used an interpolation of the 2003 hit song on her 2022 album, Renaissance. “The reality is that it’s frustrating. I have the right to be frustrated. Why did no one have the human decency to call and be like, ‘Yo, hey, [we] would like to use your record,’” she shared in an Instagram video at the time.
Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo Pose Together At Songwriters Hall Of Fame
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 16: Inductees Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes pose backstage at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 51st Annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis on June 16, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame)
Kelis wasn’t the only artist Pharrell discussed working with during the interview with The Hollywood Reporter. He also reflected on making “I’m a Slave 4 U” with Britney Spears, although he hasn’t talked to her in quite some time. “Man, I ain’t spoke to Britney in maybe 10-plus years,” he revealed. “I think I’ve seen her in the elevator one time. I think we were all going into the same place or something. I can remember exactly where it was, and she had her sunglasses on, and I was like, ‘I know that’s Britney. Maybe she doesn’t remember me. That’s fine..’”
Pharrell also revealed that he still hopes to work with Sade as well as Future. Despite collaborating with Future on “Move That Dope” and “1000,” he added: “I’ve got other plans, though.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Pharrell and Kelis on HotNewHipHop.
Travis Scott had fans in a chokehold at the end of August thanks to the reissuing of DAYS BEFORE RODEO. Fans have wanted the 2014 mixtape on streaming for years and they finally got their wish on August 23, five days after its 10-year anniversary. Outside of just streaming the project, his followers also came through in the sales department in its first week. It would go on to have the biggest debut for any hip-hop record this year, moving 361,000 copies. Furthermore, there was some real belief that it would go onto reach the top spot on the charts and outperform one of pop’s biggest acts.
Sabrina Carpenter’s highly anticipated Short n’ Sweet would barely squeeze past the decade-old tape by 1,000 units, but unfairly in the eyes of his fans and the Cactus Jack label. In fact, both sources claim that there was a miscount; however, there was a complicated mix-up, which you can read about here. Regardless of the slightly disappointing final results, the rerelease was a major success in a lot of ways. However, the same cannot be said this week for Travis Scott’s DAYS BEFORE RODEO.
This Isn’t A Good Look For Travis Scott After The Sales Debacle
Travis Scott’s ‘DAYS BEFORE RODEO’ earns the biggest percent decline for an album remaining on the Billboard 200 this decade, down 94.7% in week 2. pic.twitter.com/l9vsLBOemv
According to HipHopDX and chart data, DBR has endured the “biggest percent decline for an album remaining on the Billboard 200 this decade”. Sales are down 94.7% which is of course not good, but also plain surprising. Because of this, the project has plummeted to 30 on the Billboard Hot 200. It makes it even worse when you compare it to the performance of Sabrina’s album in week two. It stayed at number one this time through with 156,000 album equivalent units. Nicki Minajhas to be cackling right about now.
What are your thoughts on Travis Scott’s DAYS BEFORE RODEO suffering a historic drop-off in its second week? Is this a bad look after the sales dispute with Billboard, why or why not? Do you think that this had anything to do with this massive decrease in sales? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Travis Scott. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Rumors have been circulating since Showtime’s release of The Supreme Team series last year, which was narrated by Nas, that Gerald “Prince” Miller, one of the leaders of 80s Queens drug ring known as the Supreme Team(not to be confused with the pioneer rap group The World Famous Supreme Team), would be released sometime in the near future. Now, according to several reliable sources, that day has come.
According to Instagrm page @meccapolis, the lieutenant and nephew to notorious drug kingpin Kenneth “Supreme” McGriff is scheduled to be released today(September 11) from USP Big Sandy in Kentucky. TheSource.com has also obtained a text message between Miller’s wife and brother confirming his release this week.
For those who don’t know, Prince was one of the people name dropped in 50 Cent’s infamous 2002 hit “Ghetto Qur’an(Forgive Me)” in the first bars of the first verse where he rapped, “Yo, when you hear talk of the Southside, you hear talk of the Team/ See niggas feared Prince and respected ‘Preme/ For all you slow motherfuckers, I’ma break it down iller/ See Preme was the business man and Prince was the killer..”
It is also well known that the auto-bio story told by Fif in the silver screen classic Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ was based on the conflict between him and Prince’s uncle Supreme, who is a known associate of Irv Gotti and the Murder Inc. organization.
Miller has served 32 years in a federal prison for his role in the drug organization that was rumored to have netted up to $200,000 a day. Miller was originally sentenced to life without parole in 1992, but word on the street is that a new bill was passed into law in recent weeks that allows any federal inmate over 55 years of age that has been convicted of a non-violent crime is now eligible for parole.
Over the weekend, Kendrick Lamar announced that he’ll be headlining the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. The performance will take place in February of this year in New Orleans, and the announcement has earned mixed reactions from social media users. While many are excited to see Kendrick take the stage, others believe that the slot should have gone to hometown icon Lil Wayne.
As a result, Jay-Z and Roc Nation have been receiving a great deal of backlash. Regardless, at least one person is looking forward to the show, Ben Stiller. The actor hopped on Twitter/X earlier this week to share his reaction to the news. “Yes,” he wrote simply, making it clear that he approves.
Ben Stiller Says His Favorite Kendrick Lamar Song Is “Euphoria”
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Of course, Stiller’s brief reaction prompted fans to ask him some follow-up questions, including what his favorite Kendrick song is. According to him, it’s “Euphoria,” Kendrick’s iconic response to Drake’s “Push Ups.” It’s certainly a fan favorite out of Kendrick’s Drake disses and appears to prove that Stiller sided with Kendrick amid the lyrical battle.
While Stiller may be overjoyed about Kendrick’s upcoming performance, others continue to express outrage that Lil Wayne wasn’t picked. There may be more to the story than what meets the eye, however. During a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Budden claimed that he had some serious tea about the decision. “I’m hearing that there was an event where something happened backstage,” he hinted before saying the tea was simply “too hot” to spill. What do you think of Ben Stiller revealing that his favorite Kendrick Lamar song is his Drake diss “Euphoria”? Are you surprised by this or not? What’s your personal favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
In the beginning of May, Future was riling fans up with two simple tweets. “MIXTAPE PLUTO” and “MAY TENTH ” sent everyone into a frenzy that Wednesday. However, the internet was severely disappointed to learn he was referring to a Tee Grizzley feature that would go on to drop that Friday. However, there was also some truth to that first tweet. Since then, Future HNDRXX has been relentlessly teasing the release of Mixtape Pluto with several snippets. Of course, this started going down just a month after the trap specialist put out his two sister tapes with Metro Boomin, WE DON’T TRUST YOU and WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU back in March and April, respectively.
Now, with him officially announcing the mixtape today, we can finally say it’s 2015 all over again. That year, Future dropped four projects which were Beast Mode, 56 Nights, DS2, and What A Time To Be Alive. Even though we won’t be getting a quartet of LPs, a trio is nothing to sneeze at. According to a recent press release, as well as the MC’s social media, we will be able to hear Mixtape Pluto next Friday, September 20.
At this moment in time, producers, features, or the tracklist are not yet confirmed. However, we do have concrete information regarding the cover and some website details to share in the meantime. The artwork features an ominous vibe thanks to its dark color palette and a house that looks abandoned. It’s presumably a trap house that may be taken over by Future based on the pink lights shining through the windows. There’s also an alternate cover with green coloration. As for his website, there’s already shirts, CDs, vinyls, and bundles with tank tops available for pre-order. Given how many bangers he’s put out this year, we hope he will be able to bring that magic to this throwback-like tape.
What are your thoughts on Future announcing the release date and subsequent information about Mixtape Pluto? Do you think this will be his best project of the year, why or why not? Is mixtape Future you favorite version of the Atlanta rapper? Who do you want to see producing and featuring on the project? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Future. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
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” sent everyone into a frenzy that Wednesday. However, the internet was severely disappointed to learn he was referring to a Tee Grizzley feature that would go on to drop that Friday. However, there was also some truth to that first tweet. Since then, Future HNDRXX has been