Doechii has become a rising star over the past few years, but her increasing profile hasn’t come without its issues. Some of her detractors haven’t had particularly kind things to say about her appearance, but instead of hiding from it, Doechii is leaning in.
“Last year, I started seeing comments from people who would say, ‘She looks like a man.’ Or, ‘She has on too much makeup. She looks like a drag queen.’ All these comments never bother me, because I just find it interesting. But I was like, ‘Since they keep saying I look like a man, I’m gonna f*cking give them a man. An eight-pack, mustache man.’ That’s what inspired me to do the look and I think it turned out sick.”
She also explained the character’s name, saying, “I came up with so many names. I was like, ‘He’s from Panama, he’s bisexual.’ We came up with Ricardo. That’s his name.”
Doechii went on to discuss her mindset behind the photoshoot, saying, “The thespian in me has to be fed. It does a lot for my inner-child. I am a theater kid. Playing with characters and coming up with characters has always been a passion of mine. Fashion is more than just flexing, it’s about being creative and telling a story. That’s what this shoot gave me.”
The Nike Shox R4 is set to release in a striking “White/Metallic Silver” colorway. This upcoming drop features a clean white and silver upper, giving the shoe a sleek and futuristic look. The metallic accents add a modern touch to the classic design. One of the standout features of this colorway is the vibrant volt Shox columns under the heels. The bright pop of color contrasts against the neutral upper, making the design more dynamic. The Shox columns not only provide a unique aesthetic but also offer excellent cushioning and support, key elements of the Shox R4.
The sneakers boast a metallic silver rubber sole paired with a partially hollow midsole featuring Nike Shox technology in volt green. Also, the uppers are in metallic silver, creating a cohesive look with white overlays. Further, a white Swoosh adorns the sides, while black and white branding accents the tongues. Finally, small details are on the heels, completing the design.
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Sneaker News reports that the Nike Shox R4 “White/Metallic Silver” is going to drop sometime this fall. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $150 when they are released. Let us know what you think of this sneaker, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. We will be sure to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest brands.
Earlier this week, Jada Pinkett Smith sparked speculation with a cryptic Instagram post. “A man can CHOOSE to belong to someone,” the post began. “And if he does… he is considered noble. A woman is told she MUST belong to someone or … she is not worthy.” She also elaborated in her caption, emphasizing that women are worthy with or without a male counterpart.
“Even in some of our great religious traditions the goddess is rendered powerless without her male counterpart. And in others, the spiritual influence of the feminine, of Mother … is not even recognized,” she explained. “We mere mortal women are worthy simply because we exist!”
Jada Pinkett Smith Shares Cryptic Post Before Going Private On IG
Jada Pinkett Smith attends the 2024 Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on May 18, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
“And those of us who have cultivated our Queendom within our inner kingdom and have a deep relationship with the Great Supreme … If we so CHOOSE to bond with someone from this space … We will erect monumental love and give birth to treasures,” she continued. Jada finished her post with a message to her followers, urging them not to “bond in fear” and reminding them that they are “greatness.” Now, the actress’s Instagram account has been set to private, meaning only a select list of approved followers can view her posts.
At the time of writing, it remains unclear why she’s chosen to go private. With that being said, she’s made several revelations about her personal life in recent months, so fans can’t blame her for craving some privacy. What do you think of Jada Pinkett Smith’s message about women being told they must “belong to someone” to be considered worthy? What about her going private on Instagram earlier this week? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
The family drama is heating up between Blueface and Chrisean Rock’s loved ones – or should we say, among them. Moreover, the issue this time around is between two of the former’s kin: his mother and his father. Karlissa Saffold was one of many who reacted incredulously on social media after Jonathan Porter posted about his birthday party for his grandson Chrisean Jr. This comes after plenty of controversial moments in which Porter made it clear that he didn’t want anything to do with the little one. Via the comments of a Shade Room Instagram post covering this, Saffold agreed that her ex was just trying to get more clout now.
“No he doesn’t have the baby and no he’s not with CPS,” Blueface’s mother claimed concerning Jonathan Porter and his birthday party for Chrisean Jr. “His mom will be home soon and his father hopefully right behind her. Happy birthday JR and thank you to [Chrisean Rock’s] family for taking him and not exploiting him on his first birthday. I’m sure his mom will have a big celebration for him when she gets home.”
“I tried to tell him the house is possessed. And now look at him,” Karlissa Saffold continued her tirade against Blueface’s dad in a separate IG post of her own. “Having a birthday party without the parents or the child. I pray Junior never has to go to that house again. Now didn’t I say the house was haunted last year before he moved in? Lord have mercy look at this boy daddy. From nail polish to a birthday party for only one of his 4 grandchildren in an empty house. Not the parents or the children. Now he possessed alone in this house. Happy birthday JR hope you never experience this type of weirdo s**t.
“I know a lot of y’all think that this is a game or a circus, or it’s funny, but our son is in jail,” Blueface’s mother shared on social media. “Graduated [at the] top of his class, quarterback, on his way to college. This is not who we were, this is not what we are. This is unbelievable to all of our family members who knew how hard we all worked for our names and our legacy. And for it to be a s**t show to where we are having fake birthday parties… If that’s what y’all say is a cute gesture…”
Drake is in the midst of a comeback following his devastating defeat to Kendrick Lamar but unfortunately, his attempt has led to new hurdles. The single, “Blue Green Red,” part of the first 100 Gigs drop, was quietly pulled from streaming services this week. The 100 Gigs 3-pack on DSPs has replaced the song with “Circadian Rhythm.”
Per Dancehall Mag, the song was pulled due to allegations of copyright infringement of Tiger’s 1991 “When.” Producer Cleveland “Clevie” Brown spearheaded the claim against the Canadian rapper, claiming that the song illegally interpolates elements of the dancehall single. Below, we dove into the details surrounding why the single was removed from streaming services.
The trouble began when “Blue Green Red” was shared last month as part of Drake’s dump of unreleased content. The track was officially released on August 10, 2024, through OVO/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings. However, just days later, Clevie, who produced “When” as part of the iconic duo Steely & Clevie, claimed that Drake’s song used the melody and lyrics from Tiger’s hit without proper clearance. Clevie spoke with DancehallMag, revealing that his publishers, SONY/EMI, had reached out to discuss clearance. The problem is they did not provide the track for review. Despite the lack of approval, Drake’s label went ahead and released the song.
“SONY/EMI [his publishers] called on Friday and said they were seeking clearance for When but they did not send the song. We can’t clear a song without hearing it. But Drake went ahead and leaked it before. The record company [UMG] blocked Drake’s release and then went ahead and released the song over the weekend without us giving any clearance. Because they did this before the fact, that can mean problems,” he said. “They used the melody just in a section, and it was repeated twice. So this is a clear infringement.” The line in question on Drake’s song comes in the post-chorus when he raps, “What the clock inna London? Yeah, Big Ben.” Tiger’s original lyrics are “Weh di clock inna London name? (Big Ben).”
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What’s perhaps worse about this situation is that Drake has previously faced similar accusations by Steely & Clevie Productions. In the past, the duo has filed lawsuits against 160 artists and record labels, including Drake and UMG. Specifically, they claim the parties infringed on their 1989 riddim, “Fish Market,” which they allege was used on songs like “One Dance” and Bad Bunny’s “Mia,” which are part of 1,800 songs listed in the lawsuit.
Clevie explained that last-minute clearance requests are common in the music industry. “They often wait till the last minute to seek clearance. But we need to know the frequency of how the work is used so that we can evaluate what is reasonable in terms of copyright share,” he said.
Interestingly, Clevie also discovered that another popular song had used “When” without his knowledge. Usher and Nicki Minaj’s 2014 track “She Came II Give It II You” featured elements of the song. Still, no clearance had been obtained at the time. Clevie pointed out that there is a three-year statute of limitations on songs. However, there is also a non-discovery rule that allows legal action if it can be proven that the infringement was not known within that time frame.
This situation highlights the complexities of clearing samples and publishing splits – a prevalent issue in the music industry. Clevie elaborated on how copyright infringement affects not just the author of the lyrics but also the composition and authorship of the music itself. “When they infringe on a song, it affects the composition and authorship of the song as it relates to the share of the publishing rights,” he explained.
The Legacy Of Tiger’s “When”
Tiger is a legendary dancehall figure whose distinctive growl and energetic delivery helped him dominate the 1980s. Songs like “Wanga Gut,” “Puppy Love,” and “Ram Dancehall.” His collaboration with Steely & Clevie on “When” in 1991 marked a significant comeback that subsequently led leading to his first album on a major American label. Claws Of The Cat, was released through Sony Music’s Chaos subsidiary.
The single undoubtedly has had an understated impact globally but according to Clevie, the song was born from a casual conversation that he had with Tiger. “We wrote ‘When’ in half an hour, we did the riddim, and Tiger was searching songs when someone called him about a show, and he kept asking them ‘when?’,” Clevie recalled. The producer explained that the organic process behind the song has provided an enduring appeal. Evidently, they created a timeless record that has clearly influenced some of the biggest musicians.
As the legal drama unfolds, the future of “Blue Green Red” remains uncertain. It seems likely that it wasn’t intended to hit streaming services ever, considering it was released for free on 100gigs.org. Unfortunately, “Blue Green Red” is facing similar restrictions to “S.O.D.,” a collaboration with Lil Yachty that debuted on Kai Cenat’s stream. The problem with the latter is that the artist they sampled, Mr_Hotspot, wanted them to create a clean version of the record for an official release, Billboard reports. Though Drake later re-released the song sans Yachty through the 100gigs.org website, it still hasn’t hit streamers yet. DJ Akademiks, however, stated that there is a music video for the song.
For now, it appears that only a select few records from the content dump will make their way onto DSPs. At least, the ones that have gone through the proper channels to gain clearance. However, we could imagine that something could be worked out in the future. Hopefully, it will allow these records to return to platforms like Apple Music and Spotify.
Social media gives fans around the world the opportunity to feel closer than ever to their favorite celebrities. While this certainly has the potential to be a positive thing, it can also go very wrong. For this reason, it’s no surprise that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s children have some pretty strict guidelines to follow when it comes to their online presence.
Recently, for example, Kim revealed that she allowed her 8-year-old son Saint to create a YouTube channel. In order to do so, however, she had him sign a lengthy contract. “Saint signed a solid contract for this YouTube channel,” the SKIMS founder wrote on her Instagram Story this week. “He better not breach [winking emoji].”
Per the contract, Saint is not allowed to share any personal family information, can’t film while his sister North is recording music, or post content without getting it approved by an adult first. This appears to be a pretty simple and healthy set of rules, and hopefully, Saint will be able to stick to it without any issues. Instagram users in the Hollywood Unlocked comments section agree that this was a good way to teach the child about protecting his and his family members’ privacy on the internet. While this is particularly pertinent in his case, fans note that it’s important for all kids who are growing up with access to social media.
“I love this!!!” one commenter says. “This is really cute,” another writes. What do you think of Kim Kardashian having Saint West sign a contract before launching his YouTube channel? Are you surprised or not? Do you think this is a good way to teach him about protecting his privacy online? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Big Sean’s brand new album Better Me Than You has us reminiscing on how far he’s come in his career. Moreover, 12 years ago today (September 5), he dropped his breakout mixtape Detroit on the Internet and re-released it on streaming services for its ten-year anniversary. While there are plenty of highlights to name here, there are multiple reasons as to why “100” featuring Kendrick Lamar and Royce Da 5’9″ is an easy standout.
For one, these introspective verses see each MC speak on their aspirations before their life is over, ripping through a dramatic and percussively stark instrumental. Also, this is a minor but still relevant chapter in the beef history between Big Sean and Kendrick Lamar, a tale that ended amicably. But it’s curious to hear this track back when you consider that it dropped a year before K.Dot would challenge Sean and many others on their “Control” collab. For obvious reasons, this reflection on that competitiveness is more relevant than ever these days.
Meanwhile, with a potential collab album with The Alchemist on the way, this throwback doesn’t take away from all we have to look forward to from Big Sean in the future. If you haven’t heard “100” with Kendrick Lamar and Royce Da 5’9″, find it on your preferred streaming service or check it out on YouTube below. Down there, you can also find some standout bars and the comments section for you to leave your thoughts on this retrospective look. As always, come back to HNHH for more recollections throughout hip-hop history.
Big Sean’s “100” With Kendrick Lamar & Royce Da 5’9″: Stream
Quotable Lyrics Haters praying I fall, move back in with my moms, Take online classes and turn back into y’all, hating, I guess they want your lights out when you the plug, N***as wanna catch you slipping like they pulled the rug
Shannon Sharpe’s latest guest on his Club Shay Shay podcast is none other than DJ Vlad’s recent Twitter opponent Marlon Wayans. Moreover, they spoke about a whole host of topics, including his career, personal relationships, and reflections on his decades in the industry and celebrity ecosystem. However, the actor and comedian raised some eyebrows thanks to one of his stories. He told Sharpe about the time that he and fellow entertainer Omar Epps allegedly saw Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas just 20 minutes or so before suspects fatally shot him. It’s a dark and strange tale, one that offers yet another perspective on this monumental tragedy in hip-hop history.
“I saw Tupac in Vegas at The Luxor 20 minutes before he got shot,” Marlon Wayans alleged. “I seen Suge and all these cars and thugs and reds. I turned white, I was like… ‘M-m-m-maybe we shouldn’t go over there. Let’s just wave from here.’ Omar [Epps] was like, ‘Nah, we got to go say what’s up and pay our respects.’ ‘Pac was a huge star at this time. And I was like, ‘Are you sure? It sure looks like a lot of trouble over there.’
Marlon Wayans Speaks On Alleged Tupac Meeting Before He Got Shot
Marlon Wayans says 2Pac was in chaos and recalls the look on 2Pac’s face when he and Omar Epps saw him with Suge Knight in Las Vegas, 20 minutes before he was shot, saying 2Pac looked at them in a way that showed he missed the freedom and fun they had.
“I give him a hug, we all talk, kick it for five minutes,” Marlon Wayans continued his alleged recollection of his and Epps’ run-in with Tupac. “And the BMW pulls up. Me, Omar and Mitchell [Marchand] get in a cab and we pull off. I’ll never forget the look on Tupac’s face as we pulled off. He was looking at us like, ‘Man, I miss that freedom, I miss that fun.’
“He was just in this chaos,” Marlon Wayans concluded. “There was a part of him that wished that… It was like the innocence. [He wished that] he could just go with the innocence. And so we left and then 20 minutes later, we heard he got shot.” It’s important to note that this wasn’t the first time that the two had met. They worked together on the 1994 film Above The Rim, and Wayans has spoken about his bond with the late legend in the past.
Another day, another round of trolls coming for Cardi B. On Wednesday (Sept. 4) evening, the New York rapper got into a debate with critics after using “light skin” to describe herself.
Drake and Lil Durk have another hit on their hands. On Wednesday (Sept. 4) night, Adin Ross previewed an unreleased track, speculatively titled “Discontinuing Wockhardt,” from the pair.
