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Big Sean Receives Heartfelt Life Advice From Will Smith Ahead Of New Album

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Big Sean is entering a new era. The man who made “A$$” has become a family man. He’s not trying to hide it, either. The music video for his new single, “On Up,” is dedicated to his son, and sees the Detroit legend wax poetic on getting older. He’s wholesome now, so it shouldn’t really be a surprise that he linked up with the most wholesome artist in hip-hop history: Will Smith. Big Sean chopped it up with Smith on TikTok, with the latter providing some useful tips on how to navigate the music industry.

Big Sean posted the conversation on August 5. “@WillSmith dropping [gem emoji]’s,” he wrote in the caption. Sure enough, the former Fresh Prince made some good points. He urged the Detroit rapper to be mindful of change, and be willing to embrace it. If a person does’t embrace change, it’s going to be a difficult transition. “When you hit the edge of the material world and… you know, I call it cliff top,” Smith explained. “Cliff top is the opposing aspect of rock bottom. When somebody hits rock bottom and can go no lower, you need to get your sh*t together or you die.”

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Will Smith Urged Big Sean To Embrace Change

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While the notion of falling off a cliff sounds frightening, Will Smith noted that it was also freeing. “Cliff top is either you find God,” the artist explained. “Or you die ’cause there’s nothing else here for you.” Smith’s words have additional resonance, given the setbacks his career was dealt after his infamous Oscars slap. He has fallen off the cliff he’s describing and managed to bounce back, to borrow a Big Sean phrase. It’s all seemingly in line with the path that Sean has been on as of late. The rapper has not only changed his approach to recording, but to art in general. His first book, Go Higher, is scheduled for release later in the year. It will focus on personal well being, according to the rapper’s press release.

Big Sean has also displayed a mature approach to rap beef. He assured fans he was cool with Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West, despite their past disagreements. He also told Charlamagne tha God that he’s more interested in raising a family than he is topping the charts. More recently, Big Sean tweeted out plans to promote a more family-friendly vibe at his concerts. “‘On Up’ gimme that cook out feel,” he wrote. “Local food vendors, merch, performance that the whole family can come to.”

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Ashanti Celebrates Mother’s Birthday Amid Nelly Arrest Reactions

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Ashanti is in a good mood. The R&B singer took to Instagram to celebrate her mom’s birthday. She posed alongside her mother and various members of her family for a “special night.” The timing of Ashanti’s post was not lost on the internet, though. While the singer was living it up with her family, her husband, Nelly, was being locked up. The rapper was taken into custody on traffic charges the morning of August 7. Fans were shocked by the radically different headlines these two artists prompted. Especially given the way they were shared on social media.

Ashanti has not commented on Nelly’s arrest. Instead, she praised her mother and the recapped the night that she had. “Recap mom’s bday,” she wrote. “This was such a special night. Happy birthday again mom. I love you more than anything.” Ashanti wrote that the date in which the celebration went down was on July 13, so it didn’t actually occur the same night Nelly was taken into custody. Still, the decision to not address the legal elephant in the room seems intentional on the singer’s part.

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Ashanti Hasn’t Commented On Nelly’s Recent Arrest

Nelly was taken into custody at 4:45 am on Wednesday morning. The rapper was initially arrested on a failure-to-appear warrant that went back to a St. Louis traffic charge. After he was arrested, though, the local authorities discovered the rapper had four ecstasy pills on his person. NBC reports that Nelly was subsequently released by Maryland police. The rapper’s lawyer, Scott Rosenblum, issued a statement picking apart the character of the arresting officer. Rosenblum claimed that Nelly was “targeted by an overzealous, out of line officer” who “paraded him through the casino.” The lawyer also asserted that Nelly was not ultimately charged with drug possession.

Ashanti and Nelly have been romantically involved for decades. The two initially dated in the 2000s, before reuniting in 2023. The second time proved the charm, and the artists had a child before tying the knot in December of the same year. “The growth has been like superb, you know, like on both ends,” the singer told Entertainment Tonight. “We are both at a place where like before, sometimes we would argue and walk out, slam the door, and not talk for a few days.” Ashanti will no doubt help Nelly get through this latest ordeal.

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50 Cent Flexes New Rolex Watch Dedicated To His Late Grandfather

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50 Cent is a watch connoisseur. He’s up there with JAY-Z in terms of impressive wrist wear collections. The rapper’s latest acquisition, however, has an additional sentimental value. 50 took to Instagram on August 6 to flex a brand new Rolex watch from Turbo Tourbillion. The Rolex is a sight to behold, with a custom design from New York jeweler Tajia Diamonds and a staggering price tag of $5 million. 50 Cent justified the cost, however, by noting that the Rolex is a tribute to his late grandfather.

The rapper revealed that a photo of his grandfather was actually printed on the face of the watch. “Our time here is limited,” he wrote in the caption. “I want to thank you in advance for not wasting mine.” It’s a touching tribute, and one that makes sense given how important 50 Cent’s grandparents were in his life. The rapper’s grandfather, Curtis Jackson, Jr., was a particularly huge influence on him. 50 told Now Afro Beats that Jackson, Jr. effectively raised him from a young age. “We were living on my grandfather’s income,” he recalled. “He was real old-fashioned. He is a representation of tradition for me.”

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50 Cent’s Grandfather Raised Him From An Early Age

50 Cent credited Curtis Jackson, Sr. with shaping the way he perceived wealth and the value of hard work. “If you understand where you’re at financially, you make logical decisions versus if you didn’t have an understanding because he was handling things,” the rapper explained. “Then you could feel deprived. It could feel like there’s something else out there that you’re not experiencing.” It’s ironic, then, that the rapper would spend a whopping $5 million on a time piece as tribute, but the intention is undeniable.

A day after Jackson, Sr.’s passing, 50 Cent memorialized him on Instagram. He posted several photos of his grandfather, and thanked him for everything he did to provide. “My old man is [a] tuff act to follow, he sacrificed for all of us,” the rapper asserted. “He made me smile every time I saw him.” Jackson, Sr.’s wife Beulah, passed away from cancer in 2022. 50 was similarly effusive in his praise for his grandma, telling Big Issue that she was the person he loved the most. “None of them impacted like when my grandmother died,” he admitted. “She was the love of my life.”

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Yung Miami Announces The Return Of “Caresha Please” Amid Fan Demands

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It’s been several months since fans have seen a new episode of Yung Miami’s podcast, Caresha Please. Luckily, however, it doesn’t look like they’ll have to wait too much longer. Earlier today, the “50/50” rapper took to Instagram to tease the podcast’s comeback, leaving fans to speculate.

“I think it’s time,” she captioned a photo of the iconic set. “#careshaplease.” As expected, supporters are thrilled, though she’s yet to announce an official date for her comeback. Regardless, they’re leaving their requests in her comments section, making it clear that they’ve been anticipating this for a while.

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Yung Miami Hints At Podcast Comeback In New IG Post

While commenters have plenty of demands for who they want to see the performer interview next, many are simply looking forward to seeing her back on screen. Some are even suggesting a Q&A, or an interview with herself, as they have a lot of questions about what she’s been up to. In recent months, for example, the City Girls have gone their separate ways to focus on solo music. While JT just unleashed her debut solo mixtape City Cinderella, Yung Miami has released a couple of singles and appeared on various other artists’ songs.

Her seemingly former fling Diddy is also currently wrapped up in a dramatic legal saga, as he’s at the center of a federal human trafficking investigation as well as several lawsuits. As for Yung Miami, she was accused of trafficking drugs in Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones’ lawsuit against the mogul, though she has since denied the allegations. What do you think of Yung Miami teasing the return of her fan-favorite podcast, Caresha Please? Are you looking forward to seeing it or not? Who do you hope she interviews next? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kanye West’s Instagram Return Has Fans Speculating

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Kanye West has been making plenty of headlines as of late, and now, it looks like he might be preparing to post something of his own. Today, it was revealed that his @Ye Instagram account is live once again. He shut it down back in April after a rant about people continuing to call him Kanye West despite his official name change. For now, it remains unclear exactly why he’s decided to return, though social media users have some theories.

Many speculate that he plans to address something, though there are several possibilities for what that could be. Last week, the Chicago MC dropped off his eagerly anticipated project with Ty Dolla Sign, Vultures 2. It’s since received mixed reviews from listeners. Ye later delivered updated versions of several songs, as well as a new bonus track, “Take Off Your Dress.”

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Fans Wonder What Ye’s First Post Will Be

Today, it was also reported that Milo Yiannopoulos mentioned Ye in an affidavit for a complaint against the dentist who installed the rapper’s titanium grill. Yiannopoulos accuses the dentist of providing Ye with “enormous quantities of nitrous gas,” and claims to be worried about his alleged dependence on the substance. Some fans think that Ye will speak on these addiction accusations or Vultures 2. Many, on the other hand, theorize that he plans to comment on Drake’s latest drop.

Yesterday, the Toronto hitmaker unloaded a whopping 100 gigabytes of previously unreleased material. This included music, behind-the-scenes content, and more. He even shared a clip of himself coming up with the hook for Ye’s 2018 track “Yikes.” Drizzy is credited as one of the main songwriters on the song, but the clip made it clear how much of a role he actually played in its creation. What do you think of Kanye West returning to Instagram? What do you think his first post will be? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake Seemingly Teases “No One Likes Us” European Tour In 2024

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Drake really took fans on a trip down memory lane on Tuesday. The rapper dropped off 100 GB’s of old music, rehearsal footage, and documentary footage dating back a decade. It was an unexpected surprise that will likely generate some goodwill for Drizzy in the days to come. The most exciting piece of the drop though, was the implication that the rapper might be going on tour before the year is up. One of the pics on the 100 GB’s drop was of merchandise boxes with the text “Euro 2024” on them. The text above is a nod to Kendrick Lamar’s diss song, “Not Like Us.”

Drake is keenly aware of the importance of a narrative. The rapper built his career on crafting a persona, and now that Kendrick Lamar has effectively beaten him, a rebrand is necessary. The fact that the Euro tour (that may or may not being happening) is branded “No One Likes Us” is Drake attempting to wrestle back the narrative. This isn’t the first time the rapper has made reference to the K. Dot single. He posted a video of a Drake impersonator and quoted the lyrics: “Sometimes you gotta pop out.” Another piece of evidence to support the Euro tour theory is that Drake has a lot of new music in the works.

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The rapper is reportedly working around the clock on new music. He’s got an album’s worth of songs with Conductor Williams, according to Ebro In the Morning. He also confirmed that he has a joint album with PARTYNEXTDOOR in the works. Drizzy announced the long-anticipated collab during a PND show, and assured fans that they will get to hear it before the end of the year. “Do what you need to do. I know all you girls are outside and when it gets a little chilly,” he told the fans. “A PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake album will be right there for you…”

PARTYNEXTDOOR bolstered the joint album hype when he revealed that there will be 15 tracks on the final version. The fact that Drake is so eager to get out new music aligns with the desire to go out on tour. The rapper famously assured fans that he will never go long without putting on shows for them. Plus, he’s got a rebrand in mind, and a rollout that with some intentionality behind it. We don’t know what Drake has in store, but we’re excited to find out.

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Drake Flooded The Internet With New Material And Fans Are Overwhelmed

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It’s to maintain attention in the social media age. Musicians can labor over an album for months, only to have it disappear from public discussion within 24 hours. Drake is one of the few who doesn’t have that problem. All eyes are on him when he drops, and boy did he drop on August 6. The rapper decided to let loose with 100 GBs of previously unreleased material. A few new songs, but mostly unreleased footage and behind-the-scenes material from throughout his career. It’s a treasure trove. It’s also a lot. We all want to see what Drake puts out, but this is next level in terms of quantity.

Most of the initial reactions stemmed from the new songs that Drake released. He dropped collabs with the likes of 21 Savage, Young Thug, and Latto, and fans liked them. The song “It’s Up,” which includes 21 and Thugger, got most of the attention for containing possible Kendrick Lamar disses. Beyond the songs, though, the sentiment was that Drizzy simply dropped too much. Fans didn’t have the patience to watch hours of music video outtakes and studio sessions. “I’m not going through 100 GBs of anyone’s content,” one user tweeted. “Y’all let me know if any of that new Drake hits.”

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Fans Made Fun Of Drake’s “100 Gigs” Branding

Another running joke was that 100 GBs of Drake material means there’s very little of value. “100gb of unreleased Drake music means there’s like 4 good songs in there,” a user tweeted, which neatly sums up that corner of the fandom. Others felt like the Toronto rapper was very clearly trying to shift the narrative about him over the last few months. His approval rating has never been lower, and dropping material that evokes his peak is a way of obscuring that. “100 gigs sh*t I think proves to me that Drake can’t handle being talked about in negatives manners like this,” a savvy user tweeted out.

The most prominent joke among fans, though, was something Drake did not plan on. The title “100 Gigs” was noted for its sinister implications. Usually, when a celebrity makes headlines for having 100 GBs of material, it’s because the material is illicit or perhaps even illegal. Not a great parallel to draw, based on some of the accusations that have been leveled at Drake. Keep scrolling to read more social media reactions to the delay. Are you going to sift through all the new material? Do you think Drake has new music incoming? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Drake Reposts A Tweet Ruthlessly Clowning J Cole On His Finsta Account

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Drake is continuing to run the internet. The rapper may have been taking L’s for the better part of the year, but he’s striking back. Not in a way any of us expected, either. Instead of dissing his ops direct, he has decided to release material that makes them look bad. Cue the footage of Drake effectively making Kanye West’s “Yikes” from scratch. The 6 God also took time to repost an old tweet that belittle J Cole. Drake and Cole’s relationship is tenuous at best, these days, and the former decided to have fun at the expense of his “First Person Shooter” partner.

The tweet was reposted on Drake’s new Finsta account plottttwistttttt. It was originally posted in 2019, and mocks J Cole’s relationship with his former Roc Nation boss, JAY-Z. “Remember when J Cole got his phone stolen out of pocket by a fan,” the user wrote. “They called JAY-Z from it but he wasn’t answering so they called from their own phone and he picked up.” Brutal. Drake knew exactly what he was doing by reposting this tweet. J Cole made it clear from the moment that he signed to Roc Nation that he wanted to harbor a close bond with JAY-Z. He saw himself as another Kanye-esque protege. Needless to say, it didn’t work out that way. Cole and JAY were never especially close, and the former found more success on his own.

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Drake Mocks J Cole’s Weak Relationship With JAY-Z

Drake, on the other hand, has harbored a much closer bond with JAY-Z over the years. The latter has featured on four of the Toronto rapper’s albums. By comparison, he appeared on only one song for J Cole, despite the fact that Cole was signed to his label. Drake and JAY-Z have had their struggles on occasion, but it’s clear both men have respect for one another. It’s a much cleaner relationship than either man has with Kanye West, but that’s a different story. By resharing an old story in which JAY-Z ignored a call, Drake is casting doubt on how much respect Cole really gets in the industry. Especially among the acknowledged greats.

J Cole has already had it rough since the release of “First Person Shooter.” The rapper tried to fight back against Kendrick Lamar, then apologized and became a punchline. His bizarre verse on the Cash Cobain song “Grippy” didn’t help. Drake took a pretty big loss courtesy of Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” but at least he can say he didn’t back down. The Toronto rapper stayed in the ring, and earned the respect of icons like Rakim, LL Cool J and Ice Cube in the process.

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Drake Follows IG Account Hinting At “Round Two” Of Kendrick Lamar Battle

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Drake is doing something. The rapper followed a mysterious Instagram account, and hours later, 100 GB of new material was released. New music, unreleased footage, alternate artwork, the works. It’s a dream come true for Drake fans, dating back to 2020. The thing that has us on the edge of our seats, though, is what the rapper has done since dropping 100 GBs on our head tops. Instead of laying low again, he has decided to follow another mystery account. Instead of teasing new material, though, the account seems to hint at “round 2” of a notable “fight.”

The account is titled “Indigo Child,” and doesn’t have a ton of followers. It’s the bio that really proves to be the only thing out of the ordinary. The information provided by the account seems to reference the 6 God’s recent 100 GB dump, and hint at more to come. “First account made some people anxious,” the bio reads. “Here we go again round 2 ‘FIGHT.’” Fans were definitely confused by the rollout for the 100 GBs release. The “round 2” could technically refer to a second drop of material, but it’s the “fight” part that speaks volumes. Drake knows what following an account with such an inflammatory bio will hint at, and he’s playing along.

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One Of Drake’s Mutuals Teases An Upcoming “Fight”

Fans have been waiting for Drake to resume the Kendrick Lamar battle since the tepid response to the “Heart Part 6” diss. It was generally agreed upon that the 6 God fumbled the ball with that one, but it was also noted that there could be more to come. DJ Akademiks all but confirmed it during a stream in July. “It’s really never over,” the DJ noted. “I can’t wait to hear the first sneak diss.” Ak started to delve into more detail, but he decided to cut it off. “Matter of fact,” he said, before stopping. “I won’t even tell y’all what I heard.”

Furthermore, industry veterans like Ice Cube asserted that the battle could resume at any time. In June, Cube went on the Big Pod with Shaq and told Kendrick Lamar to stay ready. He felt that Lamar had won the battle up to that point, but noted that the story is far from finished. “[It] don’t mean Drake cant get off the canvas,” the rapper noted. “If I was Kendrick I’d stay cocked and loaded….” We’re very curious what the 6 God’s next move will be.

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