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BabyK Osama Drops Off 13 Tracks On “BabyK 3” Project

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Plenty of hip-hop legends have returned with new music in the last month of 2022, but this weekend specifically, we’ve been hearing a lot from some of the younger names in the game. Previously today we recommended 20-year-old PGF Nuk’s “Sko” single. Now, we’re finally sharing 19-year-old BabyK Osama’s latest EP for your consideration.

BabyK3 initially landed on Wednesday (December 14). It was preceded by singles like “No Attempts” with Anti Da Menace as well as “All fa da Fame.” Additionally, the Jacksonville native gave fans a music video for the fourth title, “Raq,” along with his release.

The 13-track project boasts two other guest features. One comes from Backstreet TK on “Keep Counting,” and the other from 7milekory on “Kall My Cousin.”

Aside from those, Osama keeps things rolling by himself on titles like “Limbo,” “Last Minute,” and “2AM IN HOUSTON.”

Thus far, “I Miss You” has emerged as a standout track. As he rhymes, BabyK markedly mourns the loss of a fallen friend. Behind him, listeners hear “a brooding, bluesy instrumental carried by a sorrowful bass and whining keyboard.”

In the past, the rising rapper has earned co-signs from names like Yungeen Ace, Jdot Breezy, and GMK. Seeing as his new EP finds him exploring new sonic textures and expanding lyrically, it’s likely that list will only continue to grow.

His own personal influences include Kodak Black and Lil Durk, though he grew up on names like J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar.

Stream BabyK Osama’s BabyK3 on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, let us know which of the songs is your favourite in the comments.

BabyK 3 Tracklist:

  1. Bad Bitch
  2. I Miss You
  3. Kall My Cousin (with 7milekory)
  4. Raq
  5. Limbo
  6. Rental
  7. Gorillas
  8. Dog Walked
  9. Last Minute
  10. 2AM IN HOUSTON
  11. All fa da Fame
  12. Keep Counting (with Backstreet TK)
  13. No Attempts (feat. Anti Da Menace)

Natalia Bryant Gets Granted Restraining Order From Stalker

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Kobe Bryant’s eldest daughter Natalia has been granted legal protection against a man she says poses a threat to her life.

Natalia testified at a court hearing in Los Angeles on Wednesday, saying she’s terrified of what 32-year-old alleged stalker, Dwayne Kemp, might do next based on his “unsettling” actions over the past couple of months. As per court documents, Natalia had first sought a temporary restraining order last month, claiming Kemp had been messaging her on social media “as if he wanted to initiate such a relationship” since December 2020. The court docs allege that Kemp sent Bryant numerous unsolicited messages, including one picture of her late father with the rest of the family. Bryant also said she received another message from him that read, “I Love You and
I’m Sorry. Can We Talk and Makeup So We Can Be Friends Again…?”

A Temporary Restraining Order, commonly known as a TRO, is a written instruction issued by a court or judge that temporarily protects people from Domestic Violence, Civil Harassment, Workplace Violence, and Elder Abuse. This court order directs the abuser to not contact and abuse the victim (i.e., person seeking the TRO). It regulates and restricts the behavior of the abuser. A TRO is generally issued for 21 days. In some cases, it can last a bit longer, usually until the abuser is served with the TRO.

A Restraining Order (also called a “protective order”) is a court order that can protect someone from being physically or sexually abused, threatened, stalked, or harassed. The person getting the restraining order is called the “protected person.” The person the restraining order is against is the “restrained person.” Sometimes, restraining orders include other “protected
persons” like family or household members of the protected person. If the restrained person Violates (breaks) the restraining order, he or she may go to jail, or pay a fine, or both. Unlike a TRO which is generally issued for 21 days, after having a court hearing, a judge can grant you a “restraining order after hearing” that can last up to five years. However, if there is no
termination date on the order, the order will last three years from the date it was issued.

Bryant was granted a three- year restraining order against Kemp, who has allegedly showed up at Bryant’s sorority house at the University of Southern California and at one of her classes and roamed the campus at USC. Under this order, Kemp cannot possess or purchase any firearms, and he has 24 hours to surrender any weapons he currently owns.

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50 Cent Compares Megan Thee Stallion To Jussie Smollett While Trolling Her Online

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The trial against Canadian rapper Tory Lanez has been highly publicized over the past few days, with fans and celebrities alike airing their opinions about the case. One star in particular seems to be “unsure” about the sincerity of Megan Thee Stallion‘s recent testimony. And that person would be 50 Cent.

On Saturday 50 Cent hopped on social media to post a meme featuring a teary-eyed Megan The Stallion from her interview with Gayle King that took place this past spring. The image then moprhed into former Empire star Jussie Smollett.

“Damn, i’m confused [about] all this sh*t going around, ” the rapper wrote on his Instagram. ” [I] don’t know what to think. LOL”

The meme is in reference to the controversy surrounding Smollett’s 2021 case, where he was sentenced to five months in prison for allegedly faking a hate crime, stemming from an incident in 2019 where the actor said he was the victim of an alleged hate crime.

The rapper’s followers didn’t seem to agree with him and had no problem sharing their thoughts. “Confused about what exactly? It’s clear that she was shot. All parties have agreed to that FACT,” one fan wrote in the comments.

Comedian and media personality Jessie Woo suggested that maybe 50 cent needs to direct his energy to another party. “Maybe I’m lost, but…. Shouldn’t this meme have the face of the witness who keeps changing their story?? Not Megan,” she wrote.

Even Julia Fox stepped into the rapper’s comment section to offer thoughts, writing, “Damn, It really is ALL men.”

Birdman Says He Has Plans To Change His Birthname For 2023

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Birdman goes by many names — Baby, Stunna, and Beatrice, to name a few — but it looks like he will be getting another one soon. The difference this time: He’ll be altering his birth name.

Birdman, whose real name is Bryan Christopher Williams, recently shared with the world that he has plans to restore his birth name from Williams to Brooks. The rapper and Cash Money record executive shared a video on social media explaining the decision.

“2023, I’m changing my name,” Birdman said in the video. “I was born Bryan Brooks. My momma died, and my daddy pulled me out [of] the boys’ home, and I became a Willams. And I love my daddy with every piece of my soul. But [in] 2023, I want to die, Bryan Brooks. Not saying I’m about to die. I’m just saying I’ma change my name to Brian Brooks. In February 2023, I won’t be Williams no more. I’ll be Bryan Brooks.”

The rapper isn’t the only one who has plans to change their name. Singer and TV personality Ray J said he would be changing his to Tron, according to XXL.

“My real name is Willie. Willie Ray Norwood Jr. I’m a junior, so Ray Jr.,” he said during a recent appearance on The Talk. “But my dad has owned Willie. That’s his name. That’s my dad’s name. He’s Willie. So, I’m Ray J, but I’m changing that too.”

“I’m going with a new name at the top of the year,” he continued. “Ray J, he’s lived, you know what I mean. It’s time to evolve,” he said. “My new name will be Tron.”

2G.Kaash Taps Kodak Black For “Pushin For Love”

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2G.Kaash just recruited Kodak Black for a new single titled “Pushin for Love,” and they demonstrate great chemistry. Yak signed the Dallas, Texas rapper last February to his Sniper Gang label, in partnership with Atlantic Records. While the Florida rapper has been criticized for signing “crash dummies” to his label, we hope that such accusations don’t turn true for Kaash. It would be a waste of the talent and chemistry on display on this track.

Previously, Kaash released “Walk Down” when he beat a murder charge in May of last year. Moreover, the controversy around his case tacked with new music grew some buzz around his profile. Since then, he’s kept it low-key with a couple of singles and features. Now, it seems he’s gearing up for bigger and better things with his label boss by his side.

However, that’s not to say that Kaash doesn’t come through with a lot of personality, character, and identity on this track. In fact, his passionate singing and introspective lyrics might remind listeners of some of Juice WRLD’s material. Although the vocal tones are similar, the production is more inspired by the melodic, emotive street rap making waves today. Also, it’s a space that Kodak Black himself does very well in on the single, in contrast to recent verses. Moreover, songs like Doodie Loo’s murderous “ISTG, Pt. 2” pair nicely with “Pushin for Love” to show Yak’s range.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 20: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Kodak Black attends the 2022 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

What did you think of this new song? Let us know in the comments down below. If you haven’t heard it yet, you can find “Pushin for Love” by Sniper Gang’s 2G.Kaash and Kodak Black on your preferred streaming service. In addition, peep the music video and some standout bars below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for more fresh tracks from hip-hop’s most prolific collectives.

Quotable Lyrics

A’s gone, I feel his blood on my hand, I had my
Hand on his blood, some s**t you wouldn’t understand,
I feel the chaos around me, some s**t never end,
I get high in the sky and I hope this plane never land

Yung Miami Speaks After Diddy Is Seen Kissing Podcaster Jade Ramey

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No matter how many times they remind the world that they’re not in an official relationship, Yung Miami and Diddy continue to face flack whenever the latter is seen out and about with another woman. Recently, things have been particularly brutal for the City Girl.

This is because her Bad Boy not only fathered his seventh child with someone else (28-year-old Dana Tran) but has also been spending time with two other budding internet beauties. Around the same time he shared the news of little Love Sean Combs’ birth on Twitter, paparazzi caught him strolling through New York City with a YouTuber named Shawntya Joseph.

Not long after that, it seems Diddy took a mystery woman on a dinner date to Nobu. Once again, paps took photos that make it undeniably clear she had his attention. Internet sleuths have since identified her as podcast host Jade Ramey, who herself has over 1.1 million Instagram followers.

As the new father continues to make rounds with his roster, the heckling targeted at Miami has only increased. Initially, it was mostly Akademiks throwing shade, but now, randoms in her comment section have joined the chat. “Can we give Diddy the same energy he’s giving you?” one person asked Caresha.

“But [you’re] a City Girl, right?” they went on. “I get it, y’all got love for each other, but he’s making us City Girls look crazy. Likeee ain’t noooo way a real City Girl is letting a grandpa get one up on us.”

Shortly after seeing the comments, Miami reminded the internet for the thousandth time, “that’s not my man and he’s free to do what he want!”

“I’m not in a relationship,” the podcast host additionally explained. “My focus is building my brand right now! I been through a lot these past three [years]. I’m just having fun!”

In fact, amid all the drama, the mother of two has been busy on the set of her Caresha Please show. On Twitter last week, she revealed that a new episode will be dropping before the end of the month.

Who do you hope Yung Miami interviews on her REVOLT series? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Chicago’s PGF Nuk Ends 2022 With His “Sko” Single

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December started on a high note for 20-year-old PGF Nuk. Firstly, a prestigious gold plaque for his “Waddup” song came his way. Now, the Chicago native is following that up with an exciting new release called “Sko,” which landed on DSPs earlier this week.

The single features “pianos packed with drama, a thundering baseline, and strings that could be scored for a ‘Mission Impossible’ movie,” as a press release points out. Over the infectious beat, the rising rapper chiefly makes his voice heard.

“Unlock the car (Car) Jump out on their ass (Jump) / They runnin’ real fast, foenem thumpin’ at their ass,” he quickly rhymes on the hook. “Tryna catch a opp and break his ass like glass / We treat the streets like school, you just gon’ die without no pass.”

On his first verse, Nuk paints a vivid picture for listeners with his lyrics. “Bitch we in the trenches, real wild, it get vicious, uh / Four shooters and ’em switches, shootin’ crowds, it get wicked, uh.”

While he’s ending the year on a high note, the young rapper has been dropping bangers steadily throughout 2022. Recent arrivals from him include an appearance on Shift One’s “Choppas and Suburbans” as well as his own “Last Week.”

Additionally, he and Icewear Vezzo show out on “Shut Up.” Then in late October, he gave us “Reel Em In.”

Stream PGF Nuk’s “Sko” on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, you can find more hot new releases on our weekly Fire Emoji playlist update here.

Quotable Lyrics:

They know I’m down to ride, I’m ready to slide and I’m on go
Um, when I pulled down my mask, grab the 9 and I’m gon’ blow
Play with me when I’m on stage, you gon’ die up at the show
They know that I’m a walkin’ bucket, we playing ball then I’m gon’ score