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Jimmy Butler Feared To Have Suffered A Major Injury Against Joel Embiid & The Sixers

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Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat fell to the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid last night in the NBA play-in tournament. Butler suffered a painful-looking injury at the end of the first quarter but miraculously played the rest of the game. He was obviously hampered by the injury and unable to affect the game. Despite his injury, the Heat almost beat the Sixers, losing 105 – 104 in a close game. The Sixers secured a playoff spot and will face the New York Knicks. The Miami Heat will face the Chicago Bulls on Friday for the final playoff spot in the east.

The Heat struggle offensively, and scoring the basketball will only be harder without Butler. The Heat had success early against Embiid, and the Sixers played fantastic defense. Particularly, they deployed a zone that confused and caused some bad turnovers from Embiid, who is still getting up to speed after being injured. It is still possible for the Heat to make the playoffs. it will be tough against the Chicago Bulls, who beat the Atlanta Hawks 131-116.

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Jimmy Butler Is Out Indefinitely After an MCL Injury

Jimmy Butler is feared to have sustained an MCL injury last night. Butler was writhing in pain at the end of the first quarter. It looked like he would definitely have to leave the game, but he played the rest of the game. It’s very on-brand for Butler, whose whole persona is that he is built differently and played through such an injury. But that toughness may have made the injury worse, and now he will not only miss the final play-in game on Friday but will be out for multiple weeks.

The Heat have a tough task ahead of them. They will play the Bulls on Friday, who defeated the Hawks last night. The Bulls were led by an incredible performance from Coby White. White finished the game with 42 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Heat struggle to put points on the board, and they are going to face a team that just scored 131 points. Jimmy Butler will be sidelined indefinitely. The Heat might beat the Bulls and make the playoffs. But Butler will likely not be available for the first-round matchup against the Celtics.

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Caitlin Clark Hits Antonio Brown With The Block Button After Inappropriate Comments

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Caitlin Clark is one of the biggest names in sports right now. After appearing on SNL this past weekend, Clark was drafted no.1 overall in the WNBA draft. Additionally, Clark is reportedly preparing to sign a massive shoe deal featuring her signature shoe with Nike. The WNBA and women’s basketball are in the spotlight like never before, and Clark is the main reason. With popularity comes weird behavior on social media. Former NFL player Antonio Brown, known for being weird online, crossed the line recently.

Antonio Brown took Caitlin Clark’s introductory press conference for the Indiana Fever as an opportunity for jokes. brown made three different X posts about Clark, each very disrespectful and inappropriate. Most fans ignored the obvious cries for attention, and so did Clark, who did the smart thing and blocked Brown with the swiftness. Brown posts outlandish things for attention all the time, in part to stay relevant. Making inappropriate posts about Clark is just another attempt at inserting himself into the week’s hot topic.

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Caitlin Clark Blocks Antonio Brown

Caitlin Clark smartly rolled her eyes at the situation and blocked Antonio Brown. Antonio Brown is no stranger to getting blocked. Tom Brady has blocked his former teammate for his behavior online. President Joe Biden has exercised the block button on Brown. NFL Player Damar Hamlin has also recently had to block brown after an online altercation. Even during his football career, Brown regularly crossed the line. Now, it’s how he stays relevant. It’s best to pay him no mind if you find yourself in his crosshairs.

Despite the harassment, Clark is making waves. Clark is one of the most popular names in sports and is elevating women’s basketball popularity. The WNBA has a lot riding on Clark as the season is set to start soon, in May. Fans of Clark’s exploits at Iowa can’t wait to see if she dominates the WNBA as she did in college. it’s going to be tough; the WNBA is no joke, but her talent is undeniable. Clearly, nothing is going to distract Clark on her journey. Especially someone taking low blows online like Antonio Brown.

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Shyne On Diddy: “I Wish Him Well And I Pray For Him, And I Pray For The Alleged Victims”

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Despite spending nearly nine years of his ten-year sentence in New York prisons, Moses “Shyne” Barrow has come out the other side a far more confident man. Now a politician in Belize, the 45-year-old works as the Leader of the Opposition in the country’s House of Representatives as well as the leader of the United Democratic Party. Rather than staying stuck in the past after the 1999 nightclub shooting that put him away, Barrow is doing everything he can to move forward. Unfortunately, this is growing difficult now that the case is resurfacing in the news lately.

Shyne didn’t shoot a woman over two decades ago. Instead, he took the blame for Diddy. Some say that Jennifer Lopez lied under oath for her former lover during the case and that she carried his gun at the venue. For the most part, the political leader has kept quiet about the case, though he did have a lot to say in a new interview. “I’ve done my best to put it behind me and to move forward.  But it certainly reopens the wounds that I’ve been saying this all along, everyone knew all along that I was the fall guy,” the former Bad Boy artist said, as per Channel 5 Belize.

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“I’m just saying that I maintained my innocence all this time.  I said I was defending myself, I didn’t get into who did what, but the victim is telling you who did what and I understand that there are other witnesses,” Shyne continued, though he didn’t want to discuss the details too in depth. “I am relieved that people are saying what the truth is, that I did not shoot those people; I maintain that I never shoot nobody, that there were other guns there.  I’ve always said that, that has not changed and that is the testimony that came out,” the ex-prisoner said before thanking Diddy for his contributions to the people of Belize.

“I wish him well and I pray for him, and I pray for the alleged victims and if it is true, may justice be served and if it’s not, it’s a tragedy because a global icon would have been destroyed,” Shyne added. The cries of condemnation against Diddy have been far louder than those supporting him at this time. Still, some artists and industry executives have done their best to help clear the embattled star’s name, such as Tyrese and Slim Thug. Read more about those who are backing Sean Combs amid the harrowing allegations rising against him at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Nas & DJ Premier Excite Fans With Another Possible Collab Album Tease

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Arguably the greatest hip-hop album of all time, Nas’ Illmatic, turns 30 years old tomorrow (Friday, April 19), and to start celebrating the occasion, it seems like the Queens legend is reminiscing on the moment with one of the people that helped make the album the golden standard that it is for rap music. Moreover, he shared an Instagram post on Wednesday (April 17) that featured a photo with DJ Premier in the ’90s, and a picture of them right now. “Then v.s Now. What if…” the “One Time 4 Your Mind” MC captioned the post, and those last two words really got fans thinking that their mythical collab album might still arrive.

Furthermore, for those unaware, a team-up for a full LP’s been on the cards for Esco and Preemo since at least 2007, if going off of recorded history. A Scratch interview saw them mention it, but nothing else has manifested since then other than occasional teases and promises that it will (or could) still happen. However, the most recent tease about this DJ Premier joint project came on Nas’ “30” off of his King’s Disease III album, which was ironically a collaborative effort with another producer, Hit-Boy. “Superhero material, rap star status / Premier album still might happen,” he spits on the song.

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Nas Hints At DJ Premier Collab Album, Fans Think

Going back to Illmatic, which contains some of DJ Premier’s most legendary beats for Nas, the latter recently reflected on this time of his life in a recent IG post. “Grainy pictures for grainy times,” he captioned about the pictures in the post. “I had a dream I could get my favorite producers to produce on my debut album. I knew exactly what I wanted and how it should be. But I didn’t know anyone except for Paul, so I asked him would he connect me to them all. The cool soul brother that he is helped me line it up.

“On April 19th we smashed s**t,” the 50-year-old continued. “Even tho the album leaked months before the release date we still are apart of music history. Thank you Large Professor (Paul) and Dj Premier who drove into the projects to pick me up a time or two. Qtip , Pete Rock , and my man from The Bridge DJ LES, and my guy AZ who was just coming up himself. And thank you to everyone involved. Friday is the albums 30th. 2 The Listeners- ONE LOVE.” Do you think this collab album is ever coming out? Let us know in the comments and stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Nas and DJ Premier.

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Gillie Da Kid Calls Out Kendrick Lamar & J Cole For “Corny” Diss Tracks

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It’s no secret that Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” verse brought about a great deal of drama, but according to Gillie Da Kid, he hardly scratched the surface. When the song first dropped last month, listeners were quick to note that the Compton-born performer took shots and Drake and J Cole, and were eager to hear how they’d respond. Weeks later, J Cole fired back with a diss track on his surprise album Might Delete Later, “7 Minute Drill.” Ultimately, however, he apologized and removed the song from streaming services. Last week, Drake’s response “Push Ups” leaked, reigniting all the chatter around the feud.

During a recent episode of Shaq’s The Big Podcast, Gillie Da Kid weighed in on the debacle, arguing that Kendrick’s verse wasn’t all that wild. Moreover, he doesn’t even believe it should be considered a diss track at all. He says that in his day, Kendrick’s infamous “big three” line would be deemed “corny” at best.

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Gillie Thinks Kendrick & J Cole Were Too “Friendly” In Their Diss Tracks

“Let’s just be honest, bro, that’s not no diss record,” he began. “If that’s a diss record, that’s corny sh*t. The last time I checked, diss records went like this: ‘First off, f*ck your b*tch and the clique you claim….’” Gillie went on to quote other iconic diss tracks, emphasizing how their lyrics were far harsher than both Kendrick and Cole’s. “What is we talking about man? Diss records used to be like, “F*ck you, buddy….’ We’re living in a friendly culture, man.”

While plenty of commenters agree with Gillie’s take, others much prefer this version of rap beef, as it’s less likely to lead to violence. What do you think of Gillie Da Kid’s take on Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole’s diss tracks? Do you agree that they were corny? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Diddy’s Ex Daphne Joy Poses For Bikini Photoshoot Amid Lawsuit Allegations

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It’s been a turbulent time recently for both legendary rap mogul Diddy and almost everyone else in his orbit. That included Daphne Joy, who was named in a lawsuit that also discussed Meek Mill, Yung Miami, and more. Joy in particular was accused of essentially being a sex worker for Combs. Those allegations got far more serious when it was revealed that he was under investigation by the federal government for allegations of sex trafficking. Two of his properties were raided and his private jet was intercepted last month.

But Daphne Joy isn’t letting the allegations against Diddy or herself slow her down. Earlier this week she was in Los Angeles showing quite a bit of skin for a photo shoot. She was spotted with a black bikini paired with a black maxi skirt. Unsurprisingly the skirt doesn’t do a particularly good job of covering up much of anything. We’re not permitted to post the images directly on HotNewHipHop, but if you’d like to see them, you can do so by clicking the Via link below.

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Daphne Joy Continues Modeling Despite Diddy Allegations

After Joy was named in Lil Rod’s lawsuit against Diddy, 50 Cent unsurprisingly had a lot to say. 50 has been posting about the rap mogul almost every day dating all the way back to Cassie’s first lawsuit filed against him in November. He continued berating her for weeks even into April as he was still posting about her earlier this month.

Some fans online and even some members of the rap media space have started to believe the Lil Rod lawsuit may not be true. The more additions he made the more bizarre claims emerged, many of which were completely unnecessary to prove the accusations he leveled against Diddy. What do you think of Daphne Joy sporting a thin black bikini for a recent photoshoot? Do you think the allegations made against her in the lawsuit against Diddy are true? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Chiefs’ Rashee Rice Faces Criminal Charges: What We Know

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The Kansas City Chiefs’ Rashee Rice was one of the most popular NFL rookies in 2023. The 23-year-old wide receiver ended his rookie season on the highest of notes, winning Super Bowl LVIII. Since then, Rashee Rice’s popularity has skyrocketed, and understandably so. However, following a recent multi-vehicle crash he was involved in, Rashee Rice has made headlines. The Super Bowl champion is now in an unfortunate position and faces criminal charges. In the aftermath of the accident, Rice seems to be in some serious trouble. Here’s what we know about the incident, and the charges the wide receiver currently faces.

The Crash & Its Aftermath

On March 30, 2024, a reported multi-car crash involving six vehicles happened on North Central Expressway in Dallas right before 6:30pm. The crash was caught on the dashcam of a car whose driver witnessed the incident. It involved a Lamborghini Urus, a Chevrolet Corvette, and four other cars, all whose occupants were unknown at the time. The video shows as the Urus and Corvette zoom past and seemingly go out of control. That caused a chain reaction collision that affected four other vehicles.

After the cars came to a halt, the video shows five men exiting the Urus and Corvette, and leaving the scene of the crash. They left on foot, and did not check to see if the other victims of the crash were in need of help or medical attention. The men were unidentified at the time, but soon after, news of their identities was reported. Subsequent reports revealed that Rashee Rice was the one behind the wheels of the Lamborghini Urus, while Theodore Knox, 21, drove the Corvette. After the incident, two of the drivers in the cars that were hit were treated for minor injuries at the scene. Two other victims were transported to the hospital to be monitored and assisted.

On April 3, 2024, Rice met with the Dallas Police Department and acknowledged his involvement in the crash. Afterwards, he wrote on his Instagram story, “Today I met with Dallas PD investigators regarding Saturday’s accident. I take full responsibility for my part in this matter and will continue to cooperate with the necessary authorities. I sincerely apologize to everyone impacted in Saturday’s accident.”

Is Rashee Rice Being Charged?

Before the crash, Rashee Rice had not had any major legal issues associated with his name. However, the situation seems to be quite serious, and may cost the 23-year-old. The NFL player’s attorney has shared that he’s kept his word so far, cooperating with authorities. However, Rice will not escape the ordeal unscathed, unfortunately. He is now facing several felony charges for his part in the crash. The police issued him warrants for one count of aggravated assault, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and six counts of collision involving injury. Theodore Knox also faces similar charges for his involvement in the incident. On April 11, 2024, Rice turned himself in at the Glenn Heights Police Department. Subsequently, he was booked into the Regional Jail in DeSoto. However, on Thursday night, April 12, 2024, he was released on a $40,000 bond.

Besides the eight aforementioned charges, Rashee Rice has now also been hit with a lawsuit for his part in the crash. Edvard Petrovskiy and Irina Gromova, two people who say they are victims from the incident, filed a lawsuit on April 11. The pair claim to have suffered multiple injuries from the crash, including lacerations and contusions, brain trauma, disfigurement, and internal bleeding. They are seeking a minimum of $1 million in actual damages, and $10 million in punitive damages.

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Donald Trump Jr Speaks To DJ Akademiks About Diddy Case & Kim Porter’s Proximity

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DJ Akademiks recently engaged in one of his most bizarre interviews yet: a cigar-smoking sit-down with none other than Donald Trump… Jr. Moreover, while they discussed a lot of topics, one of the most notable moments was when they discussed the current wave of sex crime accusations against Diddy, which also involved a federal raid. Trump Jr. compared the excessive force allegedly displayed by law enforcement and their weaponry to what they displayed to his father when they raided his Mar-A-Lago property. In both cases, he claimed, police were well-aware that the subjects were open to the raid, but still overestimated their resources to intimidate them.

In addition, Donald Trump Jr. told DJ Akademiks about claims that he heard through an ex-partner about how the late Kim Porter was afraid of Diddy during their relationship. Apparently, the ex-partner was a model in New York and a close friend of Porter’s, and someone who alleged that she heard of their supposedly abusive dynamic first-hand. While the two men didn’t get into many details about all this, and the businessman said he didn’t want to spread rumors, they still went along with this narrative as you can see in the clips below.

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DJ Akademiks & Donald Trump Jr. Speak On Diddy Case

While the media personality is busy with a lot to cover in the hip-hop world right now, this Diddy case has been a big part of his social media presence as of late, although the same goes for most hip-hop media these days. However, in his case, a lot of it’s been aimed at his past rivals. For example, DJ Akademiks berated Yung Miami for her alleged involvement in the Puffy lawsuits. They previously clashed online over jokes made at each other’s expense, a spat that roped in a lot of other rap industry figures, too.

As to the case building against the Bad Boy mogul, some continue to argue for his innocence, or at least, for much less unforgiving scrutiny at the moment. What do you think about this discussion with Donald Trump Jr. and his claims about the late Kim Porter? However you may feel, let us know in the comments section down below. For more news and the latest updates on Diddy and DJ Akademiks, stay logged into HNHH.

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NBA YoungBoy Arrested For Large Scale Prescription Fraud Ring In Utah

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According to severl news reports, Baton Rouge native NBA Youngboy was arrested on Tuesday(April 16) over a prescription drug fraud scheme in Utah.

NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, faces 63 charges in connection to the prescription ring, which allegedly was part of a scheme to fraudulently obtain promethazine with codeine. Commonly mixed with Sprite, this prescription concoction is commonly called “lean”, which was popularized by rappers and Hip Hop culture.

The alleged offenses are:

  • Possession of a dangerous weapon by restricted person (2nd-degree felony; 1 count)
  • Pattern of unlawful activity (2nd-degree felony; 1 count)
  • Identity fraud (3rd-degree felony; 20 counts)
  • Forgery (3rd-degree felony; 20 counts)
  • Procuring/attempting to procure drug/prescription (Class-A misdemeanor; 20 counts)
  • Possession of controlled substance (Class-B misdemeanor; 1 count)

Authorities allege that 24-year-old Youngboy and “many other individuals” (who were not named in the documents) tried to obtain the prescribed cough suppressant from multiple pharmacies in Cache County, Utah.

Police say NBA called in a prescription supposedly for a 74-year-old woman to a pharmacy in Hyrum in September. They said he claimed to be a physician in the Provo area, using “an actual, valid DEA number, NPI number and other identification for the real physician.” The pharmacist noticed that the phone number did not match the number of said doctor’s clinic, so they called the doctor directly. The doctor said he did not write a prescription for a woman by that name, and added that this sort of thing “happened several times today.”

Police said Gaulden denied any knowledge of the prescription fraud, but they found a prescription bottle of Promethazine in his home, with the name of the “patient” on it that was allegedly called in fraudulently.

They also said marijuana was found in the vehicle that was impounded, which was registered to Gaulden. They also found a gun inside his home, which he claimed belonged to his wife. However, court documents state that the gun was “not in a secured location and in a place easily and frequently accessible” by Gaulden and he admitted to picking it up and moving it at one point.

He was booked in the Cache County Jail and denied bail.

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