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Meek Mill Speaks On Hollywood’s Alleged Plot To Silence Him

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Meek Mill is someone who has been in the news quite a bit as of late. Overall, a lot of this has to do with the fact that he has been implicated in what has been going on with Diddy. There was an alleged screenshot from a lawsuit going around that had Meek in there. In fact, the lawsuit claimed that Diddy and Meek had some sort of sexual relationship. Of course, this went extremely viral. However, the rapper was quick to dispel the rumors. Unfortunately, things got out of his control, and now here we are.

Well, today, a video went around on social media in which a commentator claimed that Hollywood might be trying to stop Meek from speaking out. Her hypothesis is that because Meek spoke against President Joe Biden, the elites are out to get him. Although there is no proof that this is the case, some believe there is a bit of truth to the theory. Well, Meek saw this video and decided to voice his opinion. However, he doesn’t really confirm or deny whether he believes the conspiracy theory to be true. Instead, he just spoke about how his experiences have provided him with some inside knowledge on “the system.”

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Meek Mill Gives His Thoughts

“I’m very informed I seen extreme poverty …. Been caught Prison system … lived the street life … became a millionaire with no degree … became a millionaire without going to college intentionally.. been shot at 20 different times,” Meek began. “Most of these people never even experienced the things they are trying to dictate with hard judgment on people claiming only god can judge…. I’m happy I followed my way of life to get me and my family out of poverty and live a dream and help others!”

It’s been an eventful few days for Meek and we doubt his social media posting will die down anytime soon. In fact, he may just be getting started. Let us know what you think about his comments, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

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Jay-Z Hosts Pre-Grammys Party In Hollywood After Canceling Roc Nation Brunch

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When it was reported that Roc Nation and Jay-Z canceled their annual pre-Grammys brunch, a lot of people expressed shock online. Not because of logistical factors or emergencies, mind you, but because they couldn’t believe that this gaggle of stars was going to skip out on a free promo and luxury day. Jokes aside, it turns out we can never assume celebrities don’t want to be in that zone, as Hov hosted a pre-Grammys party in Hollywood at the Bird Streets Club Friday night (February 2). However, it definitely wasn’t the same set-up as the Roc Nation brunch, so we wonder if this is a case of making up for it or adding something new and extra to the pot.

Furthermore, celebrities in attendance -– according to this TMZ report on the occasion -– include Kim and Khloe Kardashian, Odell Beckham Jr., Karrueche Tran, Quavo, Corey Gamble, Lil Uzi Vert, and of course, Jay-Z himself. We’re surprised that Megan Thee Stallion didn’t make it, as she recently spoke on the great advice she gets from the New York rap legend. Of course, she must be very busy right now, and there were plenty of other typical names in his orbit that escaped mention here. The big one is obviously the 54-year-old’s wife Beyonce.

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This is a conflicting report with the TMZ article, which indicated that this occurred on the night of Friday, February 2.

In fact, reports indicate that Beyonce won’t perform at the Grammys this year despite some rumors floating around. While this may disappoint fans, we’ll remind you that she already won big at the last ceremony and that she barely has anything to submit this year as far as new nominations. Back to this Hollywood party, though, it looks like everyone had a good time and came dressed in their best. Kim Kardashian looked stunning in a black leather look, for example.

Meanwhile, with this pre-Grammys celebration in mind, we can’t wait for what it brings on Sunday (February 4). Do you agree with our predictions for the hip-hop and R&B categories? Let us know in the comments down below. Also, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Jay-Z.

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Darius Rucker Receives Star On Walk Of Fame

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Darius Rucker has been active in the entertainment industry for over three decades now. From his days in the rock band Hootie & The Blowfish to his acclaimed solo career, the singer has certainly had an eventful musical journey. Over the years, he has deservedly received several accolades for his works and musical achievements. Coupled with a handful of awards he’s won, Rucker has now also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Finally, the musician takes his rightful place among the stars of the iconic and historic landmark. Darius Rucker’s journey has been largely successful and is a testament to the enduring power of musical talent. At the end of the day, undeniable talent like his will always be celebrated, so it was only a matter of time before he received his star on the Walk of Fame. 

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Hootie & The Blowfish

Actively releasing music since the late ‘80s, Darius Rucker has certainly paid his dues. He is a versatile and decorated musician known for his accomplishments, both as the lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish, and as a successful country artist. The rock band was formed in 1986 at the University of South Carolina, where all four of its members were students. The quartet was made up of Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, and Brentley Smith. However, Smith left the group after finishing college to focus on other endeavors. Subsequently, he was replaced by Jim Sonefeld, and the group’s lineup has remained the same since then.

Following their record deal with Atlantic Records in 1993, the band released their debut album Cracked Rear View in 1995. It became a massive commercial success and has since sold over 21 million copies in the US. As a result, it’s one of the best-selling albums of all time in the US, precisely the 19th-best-selling album. Subsequently, the album earned them the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1996. In addition, they also won the Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for their single “Let Her Cry.”

Hootie & the Blowfish continued to release successful albums throughout the late ‘90s and early 2000s. These include Fairweather Johnson (1996), Musical Chairs (1998), and their self-titled fourth album (2003). In 2008, three years after their fifth album Looking For Lucky, the group announced that they’d be going on hiatus. After their break kicked off, Darius Rucker moved on to focus on building a solo career. Hootie & The Blowfish came back together in 2019, releasing their first album in 14 years, Imperfect Circle. Despite their reunion, Rucker pays equal attention to his solo career. 

Darius Rucker Goes Solo 

Darius Rucker has had a groundbreaking career as a country artist since he focused on his solo journey in 2008. However, the very first album he released as a solo act was Back To Then, an R&B record that dropped in 2002. Six years later, he transitioned to country music, releasing his debut country album Learn To Live, which topped the Top Country Albums chart. 

Altogether, Rucker has now released eight solo studio albums, seven of which are country albums. His most recent body of work, Carolyn’s Boy, was released on October 6, 2023. The singer’s musical achievements as a Black country artist are iconic, to say the least. For example, in 2009, he bagged the New Artist Award from the Country Music Association, becoming the first African American to win it. Furthermore, in 2013, he won the Best Country Solo Performance Award for his song “Wagon Wheel.”

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Conclusion

Evidently, Darius Rucker has put in the work and broken new ground in the music industry since he got in. Without a doubt, he deserves the recognition he has gotten, and he has certainly earned his star. On December 4, 2023, the musician became the 2,766th star to be added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Congratulations are definitely in order.

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Gilbert Arenas Gives 50 Cent His Flowers

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Gilbert Arenas has given high praise to 50 Cent, especially in regard to his Hollywood endeavors. “There’s only a few stand-up n-ggas in [Hollywood] — like 50 Cent. Because 50 Cent was famous first and now he’s in Hollywood. He already has his power so he don’t have to do nothing. And if you really wanna make it in Hollywood now, you would rather try to get in 50 Cent movies. Because he didn’t — nothing happened to him for him to do it to other people. There’s only a few windows you can go down without getting your buns blown out or your throat jabbered with,” Arenas said.

Fif recently expanded his film-making enterprise with a new studio. Earlier in December, the media mogul received permission to take ownership of a large film studio property in Louisiana. Furthermore, Fif got a great deal on the property. He only has to take $2400 a year for the next 30 years. “All Roads lead to Shreveport if you ready to work in film and television. G-unit studios Is officially in Louisiana. BOOM GLG GREENLIGHTGANG,” Fif wrote on Instagram.

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Gilbert Arenas Defends Zion Williamson

Arenas’ musing about Fif is much tamer compared to some of the other arguments that the former NBA star has made this year. Back in June, Arenas made some wild claims while defending Zion Williamson amid his drama with Moriah Mills. “Ja Morant in the strip club paying $50,000. Zion has in-house entertainment from his girl. You can’t get no better than that. He at home watching TV and he like, ‘Babe! Babe! Come on,’” Arenas argued. While we do not endorse asking professionals to work for free, it’s a fantastic response. But Gilberts was also far from done.

He continued. “All the NBA players laughing at the man, when you go to the strip club spending hundreds of thousands and he has it all in the crib. ‘Hey, babe, shake it for daddy real quick.’ Why didn’t I think of that? Hey, ladies, if you all stripping, you all see I got ones on deck. Come on to the crib. I don’t have to leave the house.”

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Rihanna Debuts New Hair Color During Subdued Dinner In Hollywood

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Rihanna was recently spotted sporting a new hairdo – long and straight in a noticeably lighter shade of brown. The new look was caught by photographers as Rihanna stepped out for dinner with friends in Hollywood. The Barbadian musical icon paired her new do with a camel coat, patterned jeans, and a simply grey hoodie. With an entourage in tow, Rihanna was seen dining at San Vincente Bungalows. 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.

However, Rihanna reportedly seemed ill at ease and was not seen overall enjoying herself. That may be due to what happened the day before, with longtime partner A$AP Rocky in court on weapons charges. In court, Rocky heard testimony from A$AP Relli about how the former threatened to kill him before firing four shots at him in 2021. Furthermore, Relli also claimed to be suffering from PTSD. If convicted, Rocky could face up to eight years in prison. He is currently free on a $500,000 bond and will return to court next week.

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Is Rihanna Making A Musical Return?

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 09: Rihanna is seen on October 09, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jackson Lee/GC Images)

Meanwhile, there have been rumors circulating around whether Rihanna will be making a return to music after a half-decade hiatus. Having played the Super Bowl earlier this year, sources told multiple outlets that the superstar has been considering a world tour for 2024/25. Furthermore, she has also created two albums worth of music during her time away from the industry. If a tour does happen, it would be the next big blockbuster event after a 2023 that’s seen Beyoncé, Drake, and Taylor Swift travel the world on tours of their own.

However, other reporting has disputed the claims of a tour. The Mirror reported last month that reports that Rihanna had signed at $39 million deal with Live Nation were “bogus” and that no tour dates had been set or agreed upon. Furthermore, it’s likely that the outcome of Rocky’s legal issues will also play a factor in determining whether Rihanna makes her return. All of this remains a developing story and we’ll keep you updated on any breaking stories.

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SAG-AFTRA Strike Ends After Tentative Agreement Reached

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The months-long SAG-AFTRA strike has ended. The guild announced that a deal worth over $1 billion had been reached with the Hollywood studios. While the new three-year contract still needs to be ratified by SAG-AFTRA membership, the union officially declared their strike over at 12:01AM on November 9. While the exact details aren’t known, the new contract is being viewed as a massive win for the actors. It reportedly includes compensation increases, protections from AI, and streaming residuals.

“It’s an agreement that our members can be proud of. I’m certainly very proud of it. We said we would only accept a fair, equitable and respectful deal, and that’s precisely what this deal is. So I think our members, as we are able to release more of the details of it, will look at them and say, now this is something that was worth being on strike for,” SAG-AFTRA executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland told The Associated Press.

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Hollywood’s Summer Of Strikes Ends

With SAG-AFTRA suspending its picket, thus ends a historic year of labor action in Hollywood. SAG-AFTRA had been on strike since July 14. They joined the WGA on the picket two months after the writers had begun their strike. It was the first time that both unions had picketed together since 1960. As a result, the film & TV production industry was brought to a complete standstill. The writers reached an agreement with the studios on September 26.

The AMPTP, the guild that governs the Hollywood studios, appeared humble in what could only be described as a resounding defeat for the powers that be. “The agreement represents a new paradigm. It gives SAG-AFTRA the biggest contract-on-contract gains in the history of the union. We look forward to the industry resuming the work of telling great stories.” The AMPTP had been staunchly entrenched for most of the strike, with many sources indicating that Hollywood was essentially willing to starve out its writers and actors if need be. However, despite the strike coming to an end, the industrial action means that Hollywood’s gears are unlikely to be running at full capacity for several more months.

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Hollywood Cuts DEI Execs Following Affirmative Action Ruling

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Last week the U.S. Supreme Court stuck down Affirmative Action in higher education when they reversed affirmative action after 62 years. The Supreme  set new limits on affirmative action programs in cases involving whether public and private colleges and universities can continue to use race as one factor among many in student admissions. After decades of fighting for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in films and television, both behind and in front of the camera, Hollywood is flipping the script.

In similar but unrelated news, four Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officers in Hollywood were fired the very next day.

Actress Yvette Nicole Brown took to her Instagram page and wrote:

In ONE day, FOUR talented, smart Black women lost their jobs — or “left on their own accord” in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion space.

A day after #AffirmativeAction was gutted by the compromised and BOUGHT six GOP-chosen “Justices” #SupremeCourt

Actress Niecy Nash supported and reposted along with several others.

#ThisIsAmerica
Thoughts?

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