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Erykah Badu Remixes Sade’s “Love Is Stronger Than Pride” On Her Birthday

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Erykah Badu shared a remix of Sade’s “Love Is Stronger Than Pride” in honor of the legendary singer’s birthday on Monday. Badu uploaded her version, titled “She Stronger,” in an Instagram post.

“‘She Stronger’ Sade remix programmed and performed live by e.b.,” Badu captioned a clip of the song. “Custom Gold and Woodgrain coffin for badu gold MPC live by @currycases.”

ATLANTA, GA – FEBRUARY 11: Erykah Badu speaks onstage during BET’s Social Awards 2018 at Tyler Perry Studio on February 11, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)

Sade released “Love Is Stronger Than Pride” as the lead single for her band’s third studio album, Stronger Than Pride in 1988. Altogether, the album peaked at No. 7 on the US Billboard 200. It’s since been certified 3x platinum by the RIAA. It is widely regarded as one of Sade’s best works with Pitchfork naming it the 37th-best album of the decade.

The post came ahead of the announcement that Sade will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2023. The organization cited her key tracks as “Smooth Operator,” “No Ordinary Love,” “The Sweetest Taboo,” “By Your Side,” as well as “Is It A Crime.”

In addition to Sade, Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Jeff Lynne, Teddy Riley, and Liz Rose are being inducted. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, June 15 in New York City.

As for Badu, she last released a full-length project in 2015 with her mixtape, But You Caint Use My Phone. Prior to that, it had been another five years since her last studio album, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh). In December 2022, Badu featured on RM’s debut studio album Indigo for the song, “Yun.”

Check out Erykah Badu’s remix on Instagram below.

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Joyner Lucas Roasts Usher For “Cheeto” Hair

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Joyner Lucas trolled Usher on social media in response to the iconic singer’s new haircut. Usher had shared a video of himself with orange hair on Instagram, Monday.

“My n***a lookin like a flaming hot Cheeto #legend,” Lucas wrote in response to the look.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Recording artist Joyner Lucas performs on stage at Viejas Arena on October 18, 2019 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

Lucas wasn’t alone in making fun of the hairstyle. Another user wrote that Usher must be “going through a midlife crisis.”

In Usher’s original video, he used his viral “watch this” catchphrase to introduce the polarizing look. The remark went viral in 2022 after using it during his NPR Tiny Desk concert.

“I was blown away, I was shocked,” Usher told Twitter Music of the meme afterward. “I think I was in Los Angeles somewhere and they were like, ‘Yo, you know you going viral?’ I’m like, ‘It’s good, right?’”

He added: “Then I looked on and I saw a few people do it. Then I saw more people doing what I had done and it just kept going and kept going and I was like, ‘Wow, this is amazing. This is something special.’”

Outside of trolling Usher on social media, Lucas has been in the studio with Juelz Santana for his Gangsta Grillz mixtape with DJ Drama. Santana teased the collaboration on Instagram, earlier this month.

“Santana and Joyner Lucas, I’m not even going to say no other names. OMG. We In Motion on the fucking way,” Santana said.

As for Usher, he hasn’t released a solo studio album since 2016’s Hard II Love. However, he did team up with Zaytoven in 2018 for A.

Check out Usher’s Instagram video that Joyner Lucas was responding to below.

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Reginae Carter Displays Pole Dancing Skills On Instagram

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When a famous celebrity has a child that grows up to be their own person, it’s always great to see that talent passed down. Lil Wayne’s daughter Reginae Carter recently posted a clip of her pole dancing on Instagram. Moreover, she captioned the post with excitement as she danced to Chris Brown’s “Under The Influence.”

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 13: Reginae Carter arrives to the 2022 Soul Train Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 13, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/FilmMagic,)

“Our first class of the year @pinkpolesstudios,” she wrote in her IG post. “Always so much fun. Imma count this as my first workout as well.”

Moreover, it’s not the first time that she’s shown us how to work that pole. Last time, she also gushed about her new boyfriend and couldn’t stop blushing. With a chair to boot and everything, it seems she’s really putting the work in.

“I am dating someone that I really enjoy spending time with,” she expressed in an interview. When describing her boo, she called him “a gentleman” who she loves being around. However, when talking about their connection, she couldn’t hold back a big smile. “I don’t even want to go on too much.”

Recently, Weezy’s daughter also said she wants people to stop comparing new rappers to him. She took to Twitter to air out her frustrations.

“‘KEEP MY FATHER’S NAME OUT YA MOUTH,’” she wrote, plus two laughing emojis. “Nah fr y’all need to stop comparing my dad to the new kids on the block .. gotta stop ! Everybody is super talented and dope ! Let them have their run and time will tell .. but leave that marathon Wayne ran out of it …”

Still, Weezy’s name isn’t the only thing that people have dragged through the mud. Moreover, DJ Akademiks apologized for recent comments where he called Reginae her boyfriend’s “b***h.”

Even with that measely jab, Reginae might have enough rap skills to start her own career. When asked about her favorite verse from her dad, she spit some b bars from “La La” off of Tha Carter III. Given that the verse is about her, no wonder those lines stuck out to her, as they would to any child of one of the GOATs.

What do you think about Reginae Carter’s pole dancing skills? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest talents from the celebrity world.

Polo G Is The Latest Rapper To Unfollow Gunna

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There aren’t many rappers standing with Gunna these days but there’s been an influx of artists who’ve distanced themselves from the YSL rapper this weekend, including Polo G.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 06: Gunna attends his DS4EVER LA Listening Party on January 06, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for DS4EVER Presented by Gunna, Young Stoner Life Records, 300 Entertainment)

Some of Gunna’s closest friends and associates have presumably cut him off in the wake of his recent statement calling for Young Thug and Yak Gotti’s freedom. This weekend, fans discovered that Lil Baby hit the unfollow button on his “Drip Too Hard” collaborator.” Then, Meek Mill followed suit.

Polo G appears to have taken similar actions. Internet sleuths pointed out on Monday that the Hall Of Fame rapper no longer followed Gunna following snitching allegations.

Polo G certainly isn’t the first person to unfollow Gunna, nor will he be the last, at this rate. Shortly after Baby unfollowed Gunna, Lil Durk previewed new music where he appeared to diss the “p power” artist. In a new song snippet, Durk references their 7220 collab and alludes to claims that Gunna told on his co-defendants.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Young Thug and Gunna attend the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 01, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Last week, Gunna shared his first post on Instagram following his release on Instagram. Then, he paid homage to the late Lil Keed on Twitter. However, Keed’s brother, Lil GotIt, took issue and began sharing subliminals that seemed to target Gunna. The “Real HoodBabies” rapper started the trend of unfollowing Gunna before Thug’s sister also distanced herself from the DS4EVER artist.

We’ll keep you posted if Gunna responds to the backlash.

Meek Mill Joins Lil Baby In Unfollowing Gunna

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Meek Mill quietly unfollowed Gunna on Instagram shortly after Lil Baby.

Gunna’s faced a tremendous amount of backlash after he copped an Alford plea in court. Though his attorney insisted that he won’t testify, a video of Gunna admitting that YSL is a gang emerged online. Many feel as though the statement will be used against Young Thug, who prosecutors accuse of being the YSL leader.

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 20: Meek Mill, Future and Gunna attend Forever or Never Birthday Celebration on November 21, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/ Wireimage)

Fans have hounded Gunna but it seems as if his rap peers have as well. Lil Baby, a close collaborator and friend, unfollowed the DS4EVER rapper over the weekend. Shortly after, Meek Mill followed suit. Fans quickly noticed that the Philadelphia rapper is no longer following Gunna, which many to be a result of his decision to cop a plea.

Meek Mill advocated for Gunna and Young Thug’s release since the YSL arrest last year. At this point, Meek hasn’t shared any statements regarding Gunna’s decision to cop an Alford plea.

The “pushing p” rapper basically faced a flurry of pushback from his peers, including many close collaborators. Lil Durk shared a snippet of new music on Saturday that seemingly contained a diss towards his “What Happened To Virgil” collaborator.

“What happened to virgil? He probably gon’ tell,” Durk rapped on the record and many fans ran with it as a shot towards the ATL rapper.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: Gunna attends a celebration of the Lola bag, hosted by Burberry & Riccardo Tisci on April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Burberry)

Gunna’s Alford plea means that he plead guilty to one charge while maintaining his innocence to the same charge. The judge sentenced the Drip Or Drown artist to 5-years with time served. However, the remaining time was suspended and he’ll have to serve 500 hours of community service.

Larsa Pippen & Marcus Jordan Post Up On Instagram

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Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan caused quite the conversation over the last few months. When the two Chicago Bulls descendants were first spotted in September, many took to social media to talk about their age gap and relationship. However, Larsa Pippen posted a picture with Marcus Jordan on her Instagram story along with some screenshots of them together. It’s clear they’re still going strong, yet the conversation doesn’t slow down.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 03: Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are seen during Travis Scotts performance at E11EVEN Miami during Miami Art Week on December 3, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for E11EVEN)

Moreover, Pippen captioned one of the pictures she posted with “11:11 on Friday the 13th, make a wish.”

Meanwhile, one of many who jumped into the Pippen-Jordan conversation is former NBA star Gilbert Arenas.

“She needs the attention,” he said. “She needs someone who’s going to look at her like she is the prize trophy. The only person that’s going to do that is the younger generation…No 55-year-old man is going to be excited about, c’mon. There’s going to be younger men. If this doesn’t work out, there’ll be another younger man.”

Even with all the lovely posts, there was a time when Pippen dismissed rumors of a romance. She spoke on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen last December to talk about the alleged fling.

“I think a lot of people think our families were really close and intertwined, and they really weren’t.” Moreover, she said she “never really knew Marcus’ mom or them,” and “just recently met [the family] a couple years ago.” She went on to say that she and Marcus were just friends.

After returning to The Real Housewives of Miami, the 48-year-old took plenty of promo ops to discuss her relationship with Marcus.

“We are friends,” she told The Post. “We’ve been friends for the last couple of years. I’m in a place right now where I’m finally open to dating. Every time I’m seen out with someone, [people] make it out to be more than it actually is, and it’s normally nothing. So, yeah, I’m just dating right now and focusing on my businesses, my family, and having fun.”

Still, what do you think of Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan’s recent posts together? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on rumored (or confirmed) celebrity flings.

Gangsta Boo’s Partner Says He Discovered The News Of Her Death Through Instagram

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It’s only been two weeks since 2023 kicked off with some terrible news. On New Year’s Day, Gangsta Boo passed away at the age of 43. The news was confirmed by an Instagram post from her Three 6 Mafia collaborator, DJ Paul. The official cause of death is still unclear. However, it’s believed to be from a drug overdose.

The hip-hop world remembers her for her monumental work as a pioneer for women in Southern hip-hop. At just 15 years old, she joined Three 6 Mafia and makes appearances on the group’s first five studio albums. She subsequently paved the way for more women in the scene.

Gangsta Boo performs at The Run The Jewels Concert at The Tabernacle on January 21, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Prince Williams/Wireimage)

In a recent interview with ABC24 News, her partner, Emmet Flores, talks about how he found about her passing. He says he was watching football on New Year’s Day when someone on Instagram actually hit him up to inform him of the news.

Additionally, he says they were just talking over the phone the night prior. “I was just talking to her the night before. She performed with 8Ball and MJG, and I told her I loved her. I told her be safe. She sent me a picture of us on New Year’s from 2017 and I sent a picture back,” he recalls.

Elsewhere in the interview, Flores reveals that one of the couple’s favorite things to do together was praying under the moon. “We would pray together under the moon.. a lot of stuff surrounding love and light and just pray for the well-being of one another. You know, figure, if you’re praying with love, then you know, what could be wrong?” he says.

The “Where Dem Dollas At” rapper was known to live a rather private life, but her and Flores had allegedly been together since 2014.

The Memphis native’s final release before her untimely death was her appearance on Latto‘s single, “FTCU.” Also featuring GloRilla, the track finds Gangsta Boo uniting with two of this generation’s most talented rappers.

Furthermore, it interpolates Three 6 Mafia’s classic 1995 hit, “Tear Da Club Up.” In October of last year, Boo also teamed up with R&B singer Hannah Monds for “Big Momma.”

Long Live Gangsta Boo. Comment your favorite song or verse of hers down below. Finally, make sure you stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates.

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Cardi B Sets Twitter & IG Ablaze With New Pic Of Her In The Studio

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Even though it’s been a while since her last album, Cardi B is still reigning as one of the most hyped and beloved rappers working today. Her business partner Brooklyn Johnny, who was instrumental in getting her on Atlantic Records, posted a pic of Cardi B in the studio on Instagram. Furthermore, the comments section and other parts of social media lit up with excitement. Even if we’re all excited for her McDonald’s Super Bowl commercial with Offset, some new music would be huge.

MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 31: Cardi B Celebrates New Year’s Eve 2023 at E11EVEN on December 31, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images for E11EVEN)

“Y’ALL READY?!” wrote Johnny on his Instagram post. In it, Cardi is sat down with a mic close by, whether fresh off a verse take or about to jump in. In the comments, many responded with fire emojis, exclaimed excitement, but also some skepticism. “Don’t tease us with this type of promo if it’s not an album,” one user wrote.

While the “Hot S**t” rapper’s career has been monumental, it’s been unfortunate to see her success often come with some baggage. Recently, fans dragged her on social media after she complained about rising grocery store prices, which some thought was out of touch. However, the typical social media echo chamber can’t dampen excitement for the music.

Furthermore, fans have been waiting on new Cardi for a long, long time. “I mean yes it’s been 5 years,” one fan wrote, with another adding “Stop playing with us Johnny.” In addition, whenever new material gets teased, you always have the hesitant fans who have been played before. “If it’s another bluff we’ll go to the streets to protest!” another commenter posted.

Additionally, some new potential promo material and interviews could also be pointing to a new release from her soon. N.O.R.E. recently invited her to appear on Drink Champs after they had a “great conversation.” In that meet-up, maybe we’ll learn more about her process, the build-up to this next step, and how it’s felt to be away for so long.

Still, are you excited for new music coming (hopefully) soon from Cardi B? Even if you haven’t listened to her in a while, let us know in the comments down below. Also, check out some more Twitter reactions to her teased return down below. As always, come back to HNHH for rumored drops, new music teases, and the latest movements in the rap game.

Kyrie Irving’s Instagram Suspended, Fans React

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Kyrie Irving has been seen as a controversial person. While his fans stand by his every move, there are others who have been offended by some of his posts. In fact, Irving was suspended by the Brooklyn Nets earlier this year due to his sharing of a documentary on Twitter.

Subsequently, Irving has largely slowed down his social media usage. He isn’t as active as he used to be on platforms like Instagram and Twitter. However, there are some times when he takes to Twitter just to remind fans that he is still working to be the best version of himself. Overall, he is quite spiritual and his fans adore that.

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during a game at the Smoothie King Center on January 06, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Kyrie Suspended

Despite his lack of activity on Instagram, Kyrie’s main account was suspended from the platform on Thursday. Kyrie announced this to his fans while using a second account. It was quite a surprising reveal, especially since Instagram didn’t give a reason.

“They suspended my @kyrieirving account, idk why, nor do I care to know the reason why,” Irving said. “Tribe My Tribe: Make sure y’all are paying attention to everything that’s going on. Stand firm no matter what.”

Below, you can find numerous tweets in which fans reacted to the news. Overall, most people seem to think this is some coordinated attack against the NBA star. However, it is impossible to say for sure as, once again, IG didn’t do a great job of explaining what happened here.

For now, this is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest news and updates from around the sports world. Additionally, let us know what you think of this situation, in the comments down below.

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