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Christian Wood Gets Full Custody Of His Child And Restraining Order On His Ex Yasmine Lopez

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Lakers big man Christian Wood missed his team’s first-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets due to injury. Now it looks like Wood was battling some more important business in his daily life. In court earlier this week, Woods won his lawsuit against his now-ex, Yasmine Lopez. Woods recounted how Lopez had vandalized his car and jumped his fence at a previous court appearance. Additionally, he spoke about an instance where he had a run-in with Yasmine’s friend. Tee from “Baddies” confronted him when attempting to pick up their child.

After the initial court appearance Wood had asked the court for primary physical custody but agreed to joint legal custody with the mother of his child. He was also given a stay-away order, which required Lopez to keep a distance of 100 yards from him until the following hearing. Lopez failed to appear for the hearing. Woods was given exclusive custody of his son Kobe and a permanent restraining order that would run until 2027. She failed to appear or submit any kind of petition in opposition to his request resulting in Wood’s win.

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Christian Wood Wins Lawsuit Against His Ex Yasmine Lopez

Christian Wood has now won sole custody of his son and a restraining order against his ex yasmine Lopez. The court order reads, “The responding party was given notice and an opportunity to be heard, as provided by the laws of the State of California. There are no calls, check-ins, or appearances by or on behalf of the Respondent.” The whole ordeal is messy on Lopez’s [asrt and the ruling is probably best for all parties involved. 

When Wood had a run-in with Lopez’s friend when trying to pick up his child, Yasmine was apparently having a night on the town. Lopez doesn’t seem fazed she lost custody of her son,. Shortly after the court ruling she posted a picture of her jumping off of a yacht with the caption “All Summer.” She seems to be relieved she lost the case and will probably be enjoying herself without any responsibilities to the child she brought into the world. Overall, everything seems to have worked out as well as you can hope for for Christian Wood considering the situation. 

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SZA Believes Being Black Is ‘The Only Reason’ She’s ‘Defined As An R&B Artist’

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SZA is one of the defining R&B artists of our time. If you ask SZA, though, she wants to be more than that, and she thinks that it’s because she’s Black that some people put her in that R&B box.

In a new Dazed interview, SZA explains:

“The only reason I’m defined as an R&B artist is because I’m Black. It’s almost a little reductive because it doesn’t allow space to be anything else or try anything else. Justin Bieber is not considered an R&B artist; he is a pop artist who makes R&B, folk music, or whatever his heart desires. I simply just want to be allowed the same opportunity to make whatever I want without a label, [without it being] based on the color of my skin, or the crew that I run with, or the beats that I choose. I want ‘F2F’ to be seen as what it is. I want ‘Nobody Gets Me’ to be seen as what it is. I want ‘Kill Bill’ to be seen as what it is.

At the same time, it’s nothing to get bent out of shape about, because it’s just how people are processing you. As long as I don’t process myself that way. I don’t necessarily box myself into anything. I’m just trying to make music, trying to vibe out and enjoy the experience.”

She added, “Once we’re dead and gone, there will still be work to do in terms of how we’re seen in the world as Black women, and who we are allowed to be seen as — the multifacetedness and all our spectrums of expression. I think humanity will be constantly unfolding itself, and we will be showing each other who we are beyond the reductive labels our brains are regurgitating, from whatever we saw on the internet or learned in college or at home through socialization. We’ll get beyond that, and that’s just part of being human. I’m down to be human.”

Find the full interview here.

Kendrick Lamar Plays 4D Chess With Drake By Including Taylor Swift’s Producer On “6:16 In LA”

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Kendrick Lamar delivered a scathing takedown of Drake on the song “Euphoria.” This was released on Tuesday, early in the morning. Overall, fans couldn’t help but be mesmerized by just how much of a hater Kendrick truly is. After all, he has been gearing up for this beef for about 10 years now. However, no one could have predicted just how battle-ready he is. In fact, on Friday, Kendrick decided to double down with a new track called “6:16 In LA.” It was a bold move, albeit one that is paying off in the eyes of the fans.

Now that this new song has been released, fans are looking for some hidden meanings. As it turns out, Kendrick has given fans plenty to analyze. In fact, the producers of this new song are drawing quite a bit of attention. As you can see down below, Sounwave and Jack Antonoff are responsible for this song. This is very interesting as Antonoff is known for being Taylor Swift’s main producer. With Drake roasting Kendrick for his proximity to Taylor, it seems as though Kendrick is trying to be a bit cheeky here.

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Kendrick Lamar Is Quite Literally “Taylor Made”

It is one of those easter eggs that you cannot help but laugh at. Furthermore, it is too much of a coincidence to simply dismiss. At a quick glance, it seems like this is all very calculated. Kendrick has never done things just to do them. There is always a reason and motive behind everything he does. With “6:16 In LA,” that could not be any clearer.

Let us know what you think of Kendrick Lamar including Jack Antonoff as a producer on the song, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this is a solid easter egg that will get fans energized? How do you believe Drake is going to respond to all of this? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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YNW Melly’s Mother Reacts To Kendrick Lamar Bar On “Euphoria”

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We have another Kendrick Lamar diss track to get to with “6:16 In LA,” but most of us aren’t even done enjoying “euphoria” yet. Moreover, one of the wildest bars on there roped in YNW Melly’s open double murder case, for which he stands accused of taking the life of two of his friends. While that case is still open and he hasn’t received a conviction, K.Dot made a reference to it while referring to J. Cole and Drake: “I pray they my real friends, if not, I’m YNW Melly.” It was one of the sharpest lyrical moments on there as well as having that extra oomph for mentioning another rapper, and a controversial one at that.

Furthermore, YNW Melly actually reacted to this bar from the former TDE MC. ““Kendrick Lamar is one of my favorite rappers so I feel honored and appalled… I’m a household name, just for the wrong s**t!” he remarked in a statement to TMZ. What’s more is that journalist and media figure @LorenLorosa on Twitter spoke with Melly’s mother, who had a similar sentiment. She said that, even though the bar assumes a conviction that isn’t there yet, Kendrick still deserves a shoutout as one of the greats, and that it’s still a big deal to get a name-drop from him with a great bar.

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YNW Melly’s Mother Speaks On Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria”

Elsewhere, the two women remarked on how YNW Melly turned himself into the authorities almost six years ago, speaking to the arduous history behind the Kendrick Lamar bar. The Florida MC’s mother spoke on how unfair the case has been so far, and how it changed the public perception behind the artist. However, she also pointed out that Drake had shouted Melly out during an interview a couple of years ago before he went to jail. As such, both MCs clearly think that he’s worthy of the spotlight.

Meanwhile, even though YNW Melly escaped mention on this new Kendrick Lamar diss, there was one media personality that didn’t: DJ Akademiks. He recently reacted to the name-drop in the song in quite the hilarious fashion, as we expect from Ak. We’ll see what else the hip-hop world has to say about these disses and the beef in general. It seems like everyone wants to get in on this, but Melly and his family are some of the few folks who actually have a reason to.

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4batz Officially Releases “Act III: On God?” Remix With Kanye West

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4batz has quickly become one of the more controversial artists we have in R&B and hip-hop. Fans have been all sorts of confused as to how this Dallas, Texas singer became so popular. His single “act ii date @ 8” was the song that had the internet in a chokehold for better or worse depending on who you ask. It got so much buzz, that Drake even recognized that he had something cooking. Eventually, it led to them making a remix that some were also not to fond of. Another 4batz track that some felt did not need a remix of was “act iii: on god? (she like).”

A few weeks ago, a snippet of the “act iii” remix made the rounds on X, and it had revealed that Kanye West and 4batz had been working in the studio. Then, not too long after, another clip surfaced that saw the rookie and the vet relistening to their collaboration. Instead of being released as a fifth single to 4batz’s debut tape u made me a st4r, it became strictly an album cut. Even though people were highly critical of Ye’s verse, the lyrical content definitely matches the vibe of what 4batz likes to do.

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Listen To “Act III: On God? (She Like) (Remix)” By 4batz & Kanye West

However, we can see why there were so many skeptics for this reason. The vocal delivery from Kanye comes across a little awkwardly, especially compared to what his enemy Drake did on his respective remix. All in all, it makes a for a decent, but not great first team-up. Still, give the remix of “act iii” a listen above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new song “act iii: on god? (she like) (Remix)” by 4batz and Kanye West? Do you think this remix was necessary, why or why not? How are you feeling about u made me a st4r so far? Do you still view him as an industry plant? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding 4batz and Kanye West. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

Listenin’ to broke b****es, now ya both broke
Relationship advice from girlfriends
Who ain’t got a man, what a joke
But I guess it’s how it go
Cap s*** to the side though
That s*** hurt my pride though

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DJ Akademiks Reacts To Kendrick Lamar Calling Him “Compromised” On Drake Diss “6:16 In LA”

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DJ Akademiks has always made it known that he is a huge Drake fan. Although there have been times when Drake hasn’t seen eye-to-eye with the blogger, they have still remained friendly. In fact, Drake will sometimes feed Akademiks information. This information is subsequently read on stream for all to consume. However, as it turns out, this has led to people believing that Akademiks is “compromised.” That it is impossible for him to truly be objective given his proximity to Drake and his OVO camp.

Today, Kendrick Lamar dropped off a new song called “6:16 In LA” which is yet another shot at Drake. Throughout this song, Lamar takes a more laidback approach where he plays on the megastar’s supposed paranoia. Furthermore, on the song, he claims that Akademiks is “compromised” and will continue to say that Drizzy is winning, no matter what. As you can imagine, Akademiks heard this new song live on stream. While he was actually a fan of what Lamar did on this cut, he did feel the need to respond to the “compromised” allegations.

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DJ Akademiks Speaks

In the clip above, you can see Akademiks applaud Kendrick for his effort here. However, as you can see, Akademiks also noted that he is not compromised. While he is a huge fan of Drake, he still feels the need to be objective. Furthermore, Ak said that some are trying to make it seem odd that someone would like Drake, given all he has given us in terms of music. It is a good point, however, fans are still going to see Ak as part of the OVO inner circle. He has given fans too many reasons to believe otherwise, at this point.

Let us know what you think of this reaction from DJ Akademiks, in the comments section down below. Do you believe him when he says that he isn’t compromised? How did you like this new Kendrick song? Do you believe that this could be a knockout punch? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Patrick Beverley Defends Himself After Throwing Ball At Fan 

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The Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Indiana Pacers last night 120-98. The Pacers eliminated the Bucks from the playoffs and will meet the New York Knicks in round 2. The Bucks have had a less-than-ideal second half of the season and playoff run. After firing their coach Adrian Griffin with a 33 – 13 record and replacing him with Doc Rivers, the Bucks finished the season 49-33. Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo failed to gel and dealt with severe injuries. Giannis did not play in the series against the Pacers due to injury, and Dame missed time with an injury coming back last night, which had no success. The Bucks’ fate was left in the hands of Patrick Beverley, and unsurprisingly, it did not go well. 

Patrick Beverley got in an altercation with a fan last night during the Pacers beat down of the Bucks. Tempers flare in the NBA. It’s a common thing to be upset when you lose. Couple that with a rabid fan base and a player known for crossing the line and being too inverted in extracurriculars, and you have what took place last night. Pat Bev threw a ball at a fan after jawing back and forth. The fan threw the ball back, and Beverley and the backup PG returned it even harder than the first time. 

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Patrick Beverley Defens His Actions 

Patrick Beverley can be seen tossing the ball into the Pacers crowd, hitting a fan in the head. The ball is gathered by another fan and tossed back normally to Beverley. Beverley then proceeds to fire the ball at the fan even harder than the first time. Pat and the fans in the section continued to exchange words after the incident. His teammates and staff restrained Pat Bev to de-escalate the situation. It’s a ridiculous moment for Pat Bev, who will more than likely face a suspension for his actions.

Patrick Beverley took to Twitter to defend himself. He says the fans exchanged words with the Bucks bench all night, and all he did was return the favor. He says he warned the fans and asked for help from arena security. Nevertheless, it’s a playoff game. Indiana is always among the most engaged crowds in the NBA, and they haven’t been to the playoffs in a decade. Fans are going to say things to players, but as long as they don’t cross certain lines, it’s fair game. Overall, Pat Bev might be trying to save himself from a suspension.

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Kendrick Lamar Claims Drake Is Being Backstabbed By OVO On “6:16 In LA”

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Kendrick Lamar did, in fact, go “Back To Back” as promised and dropped another Drake diss, “6:16 In LA,” on Friday morning (May 3) three days after dropping “euphoria.” Moreover, this diss is a much more focused and specific takedown of the 6ix God rather than the multi-faceted and expansive set of points made on the first diss track. This time around, K.Dot is focusing on how much of his opponent’s OVO camp is supposedly against him, willing to give up info and only staying loyal because of money. Furthermore, he achieves this through lines like, “Have you ever thought that OVO was working for me?,” “Know the wires in your circle should puzzle you,” “If you were street smart, then you would’ve caught that your entourage is only to hustle you.”

Of course, as Kendrick Lamar fans tend to do, they will probably peel back a lot of other possible meanings and references in many of these bars in the next few days, so expect even more stuff to come out from both “6:16 In LA” and “euphoria.” But the points made here are very clear. On the other hand, Drake fans are already calling into question the Compton MC’s lyricism, specifically pointing to battle rap lines that he allegedly stole. But commonly repeated lines and metaphor openings that are peppered across The Boy’s catalog as well won’t be enough to change the narrative, or at least, that’s what Kendrick argues on this new song.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “6:16 In LA”: Listen

Elsewhere, people are already going wild with their reactions to “6:16 In LA.” Many of the bars here could relate to many references on previous disses, such as the Gunna bar on “euphoria” and Kendrick Lamar’s allusions to Drake’s bodyguard Chubbs. Still, it’s clear to see that people are really running with the idea that the Toronto collective is not as tight-knit as they would have you believe, which is probably exactly what Kendrick wanted to paint with his bars. Whether it’s true or not, they are some heavy claims to tackle.

Meanwhile, everyone’s now patiently waiting to see what Drake could offer in response to Kendrick Lamar. They’ve teased some really damaging ammunition for another round, and it seems like the former TDE lyricist is calling Aubrey’s bluff here. It’s not impossible for him to bounce back with a strong retort, and that might just lock them in a war for life. Regardless, it’s all been a pretty interesting spat to witness, and one that will go down in the history books no matter what.

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Kendrick Lamar Continues To Whale On Drake With Stunning Diss “6:16 In LA”

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Kendrick Lamar lived up to a “promise” he made to himself on “euphoria” just a couple of days ago. “Back To Back,” I like that record / I’ma get back to that, for the record.” It turns out he really did have something else cooking, as Kendrick Lamar has just dropped “6:16 in LA.” The song was released on his Instagram just about an hour ago, and like “euphoria,” it is sending the internet into a frenzy.

“6:16 in LA” sees K-Dot ride a more laid-back instrumental with some pretty synths, minimal drums and guitar, as well as a soulful vocal loop. As for the disses, Lamar takes aim at the Drake stans like DJ Akademiks, “Yeah, somebody’s lyin’, I could see the vibes on Ak’ / Even he lookin’ compromised, let’s peel the layers back.” He also suggests that people over at OVO are working for him and praying on Drake’s downfall in this beef. “Have you ever thought that OVO was workin’ for me?… Everyone inside your team is whispering that you deserve it / Can’t “Toosie Slide” up out of this one, it’s just gon’ resurface.”

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Listen To “6:16 in LA” By Kendrick Lamar

 
 
 
 
 
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Kendrick also calls out how The Boy has been using memes to poke and prod him to respond. “You’re playin’ dirty with Zack Bia and Twitter bots / But your reality can’t hide behind Wi-Fi / Your lil’ memes is losing steam, they figured you out.” As for the title of the track, Genius feels this is another reference to something that Drake is known for. What we mean is “euphoria” was calling back to the Netflix show Euphoria, something that he had a hand in. “6:16 in LA” plays on the timestamp series that Drake has. There is a lot more to breakdown with this surprise release, so be sure to stick around.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “6:16 in LA” by Kendrick Lamar? Are you surprised that he dissed Drake again so quickly, why or why not? Does this stand up to “euphoria,” or is this just something to tide fans over? What bars stood out to you the most? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and “6:16 in LA.” Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

Timid soul, stare in the mirror, askin’ where I was from
Austin, I know this type of power is gon’ cost, but I live in cicadian rhythms of a shooting star
The mannerisms of Raphael, I can heal and give you art
But I pick the carcass apart
Yeah, somebody’s lyin’, I could see the vibes on Ak’
Even he lookin’ compromised, let’s peel the layers back

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