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Happy 52nd Birthday To Super Producer Timbaland! Top 5 Timbaland Smash Hits

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Timbaland Details the Time He Almost Overdosed on OxyContin

When the phrase ‘super producer’ is uttered, not many names come to mind. Names like: RZA, Dr. Dre, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, The Neptunes, Jermaine Dupri, and Kanye West are among the high ranks that have earned the title. Today however, we celebrate the birth of one who help to shape the scope of both Hip Hop and R&B in the late 90s and early 2000s. Timothy Zachery Mosley a.k.a. Timbaland was born on this day [March 10] 49 years ago.

Timbaland is responsible in large part for the success of artists like Missy Elliot, Aaliyah and Ginuwine. Timbaland helped shape a Hip Hop culture in his home state of Virginia and through his production and organization of local artists. He has even crossed over into pop, working with acts like Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, to create a sound and culture that helped bridge the pop culture gap to allow for more and more trans-genre collaboration.

In honor of Timbaland’s born day, here’s a list of some of his hottest and most influential tracks that have left a permanent mark on Hip Hop and R&B music and culture.

Aaliyah – “One In A Million”

As the third main single of the popular album of the same name, “One in a Million” peaked at #1 on the US Hot Rap/R&B chart. It also claimed the#1 spot in R&B Airplay for six long weeks.

Ginuwine – “Pony”

“Pony” was actually Ginuwine’s debut single and peaked at #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop chart and #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song kept it’s spot on the Hot R&B chart for two weeks.

Missy Elliot – “Supa Dupa Fly”

This was the first single from Missy Elliot’s debut album of the same name. This song hit at #4 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop charts and helped to earn Missy a spot on Elektra Records with her own sub-label Goldmind.

Justin Timberlake – “Sexy Back”

“Sexy Back” is the name of one of Justin Timberlake’s most successful and well known solo records. Hitting the #1 spot in a plethora of countries, this song has gone platinum a few times over in this country and across the globe.

Nelly Furtado – “Promiscuous”

“Promiscuous” is the international #1 hit single of Canadian singer/songwriter Nelly Furtado. Although it has peaked at #1 in a few countries around the globe it hit #3 in the United States. This was the second single from the album Loose.

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Ice Cold: Hip-Hop Jewelry Exhibition Shines at New York’s Natural History Museum

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Hip-hop culture has long been synonymous with flashy, extravagant jewelry, and now, some of the most iconic pieces worn by hip-hop legends are set to be showcased in an unexpected venue – New York’s American Museum of Natural History (AMNH).

Scheduled to open on May 9th, the exhibition titled “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry” promises to be a dazzling display of bling and craftsmanship. Among the highlights are the gem-encrusted crown worn by Slick Rick, the legendary gold “Jesus piece” of the Notorious B.I.G., and Nicki Minaj’s sparkling “Barbie” pendant.

Guest curator Vikki Tobak emphasizes the significance of jewelry in hip-hop culture, noting its evolution alongside the rise of the genre itself. “From being a culture formed in communities and neighborhoods, and then stepping into its power and starting to impact global pop culture, hip-hop and its jewelry tell a bigger story,” Tobak said.

The exhibition, housed in the AMNH’s Melissa and Keith Meister Gallery within the new Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals, is a departure from the museum’s traditional focus on natural history. Known for its extensive displays on science and nature, including dinosaur skeletons and life-size animal exhibits, the AMNH is venturing into new territory with this showcase of hip-hop’s cultural impact.

The museum’s decision to host such an exhibition underscores the significance of hip-hop as a cultural force, especially in its birthplace of New York City. Last year marked the genre’s 50th anniversary, highlighting its enduring influence on music, fashion, and art worldwide.

Admission to the exhibition is included with general museum admission, ranging from $16 to $28 for visitors. With hip-hop jewelry taking center stage in one of New York’s most iconic cultural institutions, “Ice Cold” promises to be a must-see event for fans of both hip-hop and jewelry alike.

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Burna Boy Brings Out Toni Braxton In Atlanta

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Burna Boy surprised fans at his concert in Atlanta with a guest appearance from music legend Toni Braxton. Burna and Braxton proceeded to perform the former’s hit “Last Last” together as the crowd went wild. Furthermore, fans noted that Braxton was seemingly very eager to grind up on Burna. “Guess it’s been on her bucket list for years,” one fan joked.

Of course, “Last Last” samples Braxton’s 2000 hit “He Wasn’t Man Enough”. “Last Last” peaked at No. 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 but topped several genre charts. “He Wasn’t Man Enough” peaked at No. 2 and landed at No. 10 on the Year-End chart for 2000. Burna has never been afraid to sample classic R&B. He included a Brandy sample on his track “Sittin’ On Top Of The World” last year.

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Burna Boy Gifts Jada Kingdom A Birkin Bag

Furthermore, it’s clear that Burna has got that rizz. Last year, While remixing “Talibans” with Byron Messia in a video shared online, Burna hijacked a verse that references Kingdom. The original lyric is “Member me born Kingston/ They love party, forget love drink rum/ AK shake like a Jada Kingdom.” Instead, Burna sang “The best pum pum deh a Kingston, so mi buy a Birkin fi Jada Kingdom.” Now of course, this isn’t any throwaway gift – a Birkin can cost anywhere between $10,000 and $40,000.

Furthermore, Kingdom appeared to confirm the gift on TikTok account. However, she has yet to openly confirm whether she and Burna are in fact an item. Despite this, Kingdom has been spotted wearing Burna’s Damini chain as well as touring with him in Europe. Many fans believe that Burna was partying in Jamaica explicitly because of Kingdom. Of course, Burna often makes the headlines for his relationships. Whether it’s his situation with Kingdom or te fallout of his breakup with Stefflon Don, Burna’s music is often secondary to the drama.

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Kamilla Cardoso Sinks First-Ever Three-Pointer To Save South Carolina, Sports World Goes Wild

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South Carolina remained undefeated as senior Kamilla Cardoso hit her first career three-pointer to give the Gamecocks a 74-73 win over Tennessee in the SEC Conference Tournament semifinals. South Carolina had squandered a 13-point halftime lead and were staring down their first loss in almost a year when the Brazilian star hit her miraculous buzzer-beater. She was immediately mobbed by her teammates, disappearing under a pile of bodies. South Carolina will face Angel Reese and LSU later today in the tournament final.

The sports world was quick to react to Cardoso’s heroics. “Oh My God!!! What a game!!! #kamillacordoso with the game winning 3 with 1.1 seconds on the clock!! Wow!! What A Shot!!! This was awesome to watch!!!” wrote NFL legend Terrell Owens. “Kamilla you shoot now!? 😱 where was this in AAU,” wrote WNBA star and Cardoso’s former AAU teammate Rhyne Howard.

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Kamilla Cardoso Three Headlines Wild Day Of Women’s Basketball

However, Cardoso’s heroics were not the only big story of the day. Iowa State kept their postseason dreams alive as they took down No. 17 Baylor in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament. They will face conference regular-season champions Oklahoma on Monday. Meanwhile, High Point, a favorite to win the Big South, was stunned by Presbyterian, who had gone 8-8 in conference play. They will face Radford in the tournament final later today.

Today sees multiple automatic bids to March Madness locked up. Iowa looks to win their third consecutive tournament title as they take on Nebraska. Meanwhile, NC State and Notre Dame face off in the ACC. As mentioned, South Carolina and LSU battle it out for the SEC crown. Additionally, USC and Stanford play for the final Pac-12 crown. There are also automatic bids on the line in the Southern Conference and Atlantic 10. Conference tournaments continue through March 17. Later that same day, Selection Sunday will occur to announce the brackets for March Madness.

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NBA YoungBoy’s Motion To Dismiss Gun Charges Reportedly Rejected

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It’s no secret that NBA YoungBoy has endured his fair share of legal issues. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the hitmaker will be getting a break any time soon. Last month, he requested that his charge for possession of firearms by a felon be dropped, arguing that it violates his constitutional rights. Reportedly, his motion has been rejected.

“The government has not alleged that Mr. Gaulden was observed to be holding a firearm by any law enforcement officer (or any other witness), nor have any allegations been made that Mr. Gaulden was using a firearm in any unlawful way at the time of his alleged offense,” his legal team wrote. “Rather, the government merely alleges that music video footage shows Mr. Gaulden possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony and for possessing a firearm which is not registered in the national firearms registration and transfer record.”

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NBA YoungBoy’s Gun Charges Won’t Be Dropped

Rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again performs during Lil Weezyana at Champions Square on August 25, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

The Fifth Circuit cited its repeated rejection of challenges to the statute and emphasized its intent to keep guns out of the hands of those deemed irresponsible. They also claim that upon reexamination, the statute would hold up as constitutional. This isn’t the only legal loss YB has taken as of late, however. At the beginning of this month, the rapper was accused of violating his house arrest restrictions by using unspecified drugs.

He’s also accused of having “informed his supervising officer that he has no intentions to discontinue using the substance that resulted in the violation.” The alleged violation puts him at risk of going back to jail. What do you think of NBA YoungBoy’s request for his gun charges to be dropped? What about feds reportedly rejecting it? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Chrisean Rock Brings Junior To Her First Football Practice, Fans Cook Her For New Move

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Apparently Chrisean Rock is now a football player, as she took to Twitter on Saturday (March 9) to share her excitement about her first practice. Moreover, she took her son Chrisean Jr. to the team-building event that morning, and shared that she “[feels] so motivated n happy to get up.” “I can leave all my bull s**t on the field today!! [100 emoji],” the Baltimore native added in a series of follow-up tweets. “They gave me Jersey #1 like my Baby Daddy [heart emojis]. The games gonna be on TV. Ima give more details more into the season.” From these messages, it’s unclear exactly who or what she’s playing for.

Regardless, a lot of fans clowned her for this next move because of the former Baddies star’s ongoing legal troubles and arrest warrants. “My warrants are getting cleaned up,” Chrisean Rock claimed on IG Live recently. “I’ve been paying off fees and getting rid of s**t, talking to certain people to help my situation out. Because you know, I have my son. The old me would’ve just turned myself in and dealt with it from inside to outside the jail cell. Right now I gotta play it cautious because, you know, I don’t plan on being in jail while my son is growing. I’ma work on my little situations and stuff.”

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Chrisean Rock Tweets About Football Season & Junior’s Attendance

Furthermore, another sub-sect of Chrisean Rock viewers is more concerned with Junior’s health. After all, folks online and even those close to the situation like her baby daddy Blueface’s mother, Karlissa Saffold, claim that the little one has a disorder or serious condition. While that is quite presumptuous, it’s sad how the antics-based movement of his parents will always paint him in that light. Hopefully they focus more on providing the proper care and attention for him rather than going off of whatever social media says about him.

Meanwhile, speaking of the two as a couple, we wonder how much longer their on-and-off-again status will last. This also comes after scary altercations involving Blue’s father and Rock’s home, which fortunately seemed to diffuse effectively. But we’re sure there’s a whole lot more drama coming down the pipeline; let’s hope it’s more innocent one. For more news and the latest updates on Chrisean Rock, come back to HNHH.

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Jonathan Majors Undergoes Intense Gym Session For Rumored New Role

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Jonathan Majors has been spotted going hard at the gym amid rumors that he is in the running for a new film role. Per TMZ, Majors was in LA for an audition this week, where he has also been working with a team of specialist trainers. However, there is no word on what the project might be. Majors, who will be sentenced in April after being found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment, is reportedly splitting his time between LA and New York. In LA, it’s all work, with plenty of gym time. However, his NYC time is more laidback, typically spent with partner Meagan Good.

It’s not the first time that Majors has to have been ripped for a role. He had an imposing physique in his brief appearances as Kang in the MCU. Furthermore, there was also Magazine Dreams, in which Majors played an increasingly obsessive bodybuilder. However, Magazine Dreams does not currently have a release date. Searchlight Pictures, a subsidiary of Disney, acquired the distribution rights to the film after it opened to rave reviews at Sundance 2023. It was meant to be released in December but was shelved in light of Majors’ legal issues.

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Jonathan Majors Faces New Allegations From Two Ex-Partners

Meanwhile, Two women, Emma Duncan and Maura Hooper, recently went public with allegations of physical and emotional abuse against Majors. Both women had their allegations referred to in a Rolling Stone exposé about Majors last year. However, the pair have since publicly reiterated their claims in an interview with The New York Times. Duncan claims that Majors “threw her across the room” and “threatened to make sure she couldn’t have children” during a fight in 2016. Meanwhile, Hooper called Majors “deeply controlling” and told her she was “not allowed to speak with anyone about the relationship”. Majors denied the accusations. However, his attorney noted that the actor was “deeply embarrassed by some of his jealous behavior”. Both women had previously declined to speak directly to Rolling Stone, with one citing a fear of retribution.

The testimony of Duncan and Hooper follows semi-public claims from another woman, who spoke to The Cut under a pseudonym. “Anna” told the publication that she had pulled her story from the Rolling Stone article after receiving a threatening letter warning her not to go public with her allegations. According to “Anna”, the phone number included with the letter was linked to the law firm retained by Majors for his criminal trial last year. Majors’ attorney denied any involvement from her or her firm in the letter.

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Juvenile Teases Hot Boys Reunion: Lil Wayne & B.G. Need to “Simmer Down”

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Fans of the iconic rap group Hot Boys have been eagerly awaiting news of a reunion, and it seems like their wishes might soon become a reality. Juvenile, one of the founding members of the group, recently provided an update on the highly anticipated reunion during a recent interview.

While Juvenile didn’t reveal too many specifics, he did confirm to TMZ that a Hot Boys reunion is definitely in the works, as long as everything goes according to plan. “No negativity from me, man,” Juvenile said. “You know, with me, I’m always like, ‘It’s gon’ happen.’ It’s gonna happen. We gotta let them simmer down a little bit. But trust me though, it’s happening.”

Juvenile’s comment about letting things “simmer down” likely refers to recent tensions between Lil Wayne and B.G. In B.G.’s track “Gangstafied” featuring Finesse2tymes, he referred to Lil Wayne as a “b*tch.” However, B.G. later clarified in an Instagram Live session that he still has love for Lil Wayne and that it was all in the heat of the moment.

Lil Wayne, for his part, seems to have moved past the diss. In a recent appearance on YG’s 4HUNNID podcast, Lil Wayne discussed the potential Hot Boys reunion and revealed that logistical issues are the only thing holding them back at this point.

“We’ve spoken about it a few times but, you know, they have situations. Like B.G. just coming home so he gotta figure out: can he tour? Can he travel? And things like that,” Lil Wayne explained. “Juvie ready and Turk ready, but really we gotta see if Geezy can move around.”

With all members expressing their willingness to reunite, fans can remain hopeful that a Hot Boys reunion is on the horizon. As Juvenile aptly put it, “Trust me though, it’s happening.”

Watch below.

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