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Bad Bunny Goes Private On IG Following Phone-Throwing Controversy
Bad Bunny is undeniably one of the biggest artists on the planet. He effortlessly topped Apple Music’s year-end charts last year, alongside Justin Bieber and The Kid LAROI.
His surprise-released album, 2022’s Un Verano Sin Ti, effectively catapulted him to new heights in his success and popularity around the world. Furthermore, the city of Los Angeles even honored him with his own day in October.
However, the 28-year-old has recently been wrapped up in some controversy. It all began when a video started surfacing on social media of the “Me Porto Bonito” artist walking around in the Dominican Republic. The footage shows him seemingly having a good time with some fans and taking pictures with them. However, he grabs one girl’s phone from her hand and aggressively throws it away.
Of course, he has since responded to his controversial action. “The person who comes up to me to say hello, to tell me something, or just to meet me, will always receive my attention and respect. Those who come to put a phone in my face, I will consider it for what it is, a lack of respect and I will treat it like one,” writes the superstar in his translated tweet.
On Monday (January 9), the Puerto Rico native took to his Twitter account to share a mysterious message. His bio now reads, “me van a extrañar,” which directly translates to “they will miss me” in English. Although the Twitter account is still public, he has changed his Instagram account to be on private mode.
It certainly seems as though some fans agree with his actions, while others are arguing it was unnecessary. Regardless of your thoughts, it’s certainly causing lots of conversations online.
What are your thoughts on the situation? Comment your thoughts down below. Finally, make sure to say tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates.
Hit-Boy Teases Offset Collaboration Dropping This Week
Hit-Boy hinted at having a song with Offset dropping later this week in a post on Instagram. Sharing a pair of photos of the two together, Hit-Boy simply wrote the date January 13, 2023.
When released, the song will be the first new music from Offset since the death of his Migos partner, Takeoff. The rapper was shot and killed in Houston back in November.
As of the end of November, Cardi B had stated that Offset hadn’t begun recording new music. During a spat with comedian Nicole Arbour, she explained that he was still mourning at the time.
The other member of Migos, Quavo, dropped his first song since Takeoff’s passing earlier this month. On the track, “Without You,” he reflects on the death of Takeoff, who is his nephew.
“I wish I had a time machine, just so you could take a ride with me,” Quavo sings on the song.
As for Hit-Boy, the iconic producer has more music on the way in addition to his work with Offset. Last week, he confirmed on social media that he and Musiq Soulchild are releasing a collaborative album together. The project will be titled Victims & Villains, a name Musiq Soulchild explained on Bill Bellamy’s Top Billin’ podcast.
“[It] is designed to address the topic of the challenges we all deal with in relationships, but I’m approaching it from a slightly different angle than I used to,” Musiq Soulchild said. “It’s more abstract, at the same time direct.” He continued, “A lot of people don’t realize which one they are; they think they’re one when they’re the other.”
Check out Hit-Boy’s Instagram post featuring Offset below.
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Cara Delevingne Shows Off Her Naked Yoga Session On IG
In the latter half of 2022, many social media users couldn’t help but take notice of the concerning headlines following Cara Delevingne. In September, a video of the model acting erratically surfaced online, causing friends and fans to express their concerns. Specifically, some were worrying that she may be abusing drugs, causing her to act oddly.
At the time, reports came out claiming the 30-year-old’s friends were “desperate” to get her into rehab. Her close pal, Barbie star Margot Robbie was crying while leaving the beauty’s residence in the fall. According to an insider, there was a “good reason” for her emotional outburst.
In the following months, the foreigner took part in various overseas events, including the Cannes Film Festival. Additionally, she made a noteworthy appearance in Rihanna’s annual Savage X Fenty fashion show.
For that, Delevingne donned a flowing cobalt blue top on the red carpet, paired with black mini shorts. The real magic, though, came when she took to the stage in the Bad Gal’s famous lingerie brand.
It seems that walking the runway once again has helped the Paper Towns actress gain her confidence back. To kick off the new year, she shared a sultry snap on her Instagram Story. It was taken from the confines of a cozy-but-snowy cabin.
In the image, a nude body poses in a perfect headstand. The face remains anonymous due to the furniture. However, fans have pointed out that the tattoos on the figure’s ribs obviously match Delevingne’s.
The photo is likely to raise some eyebrows. Thankfully, they’ll be far less dramatic than those concerned about her 2022 antics. Elsewhere on her profile, she let followers know that she’s been having fun axe throwing and galivanting in the snow as well.
Read more about Cara Delevingne’s past struggles here, and check back later for more pop culture updates.
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Erick Sermon Reflects On Overcoming Opioid Addiction
Erick Sermon says that he spent time in a rehab facility in 2022 while battling an addiction to opioids. The EPMD rapper detailed his experiences in a candid post on Instagram, Saturday.
“2023 WOW. so blessed to have lived this long,” Erick Sermon wrote. “Life isn’t guaranteed so don’t take it for granted. I’m fresh out of rehab . 7 months clean from opioids..During this time my moms was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer liver kidney and chest. Changed my entire life around.”
He continued: “My family is being attacked from every angle but the devils a liar. I’m believe that my GOD has us.. time to move forward in a loving manner. Without love it doesn’t work. Believe me Through all of this I love life I just wanna find a different way to function in it. Blessings ppl.”
Sermon didn’t get into specifics regarding how much time he spent at the treatment facility. Numerous friends and fans of Sermon’s shared their support in the comments section, including DJ Scratch.
“I’m so happy you finally went & got some help. I’m proud of you @erick_sermon,” Scratch wrote.
In addition to reflecting on his addiction struggles, Sermon reminded fans to be on the lookout for his next album, Dynamic Duos.
“Oh yeah. My new project on the 300 label coming SOON,” he went on. “Don’t ever think I’m gonna stop. DYNAMIC DUO S. u never heard anything like this before.”
Sermon previously mentioned working with Dr. Dre for the first time on the upcoming project.
Check out Erick Sermon’s full post below.
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Theophilus London Found Safe, Family Says
Theophilus London has been located after his family filed a missing persons report in Los Angeles.
Ths musician’s cousin, Mikhail Noel, released a statement on Instagram announcing that London was found “safe and well.”
“We have found Theo he is safe and well,” Noel wrote. “At this time the family would love prayers and privacy. Thank you all!!!”
Noel, also one of the contacts listed in the initial announcement, thanked everyone who showed support during this time.
“Truly appreciate everyone’s support in finding my cousin,” Noel added. “It’s refreshing and rewarding to have such a strong support system of family and friends!!! God bless each and everyone of you all.”
Friends and family of Theophilus London had not seen or heard from him since last summer. On Dec. 27th, they filed a missing persons report with the Los Angeles Police Department while Secretly Group issued a statement.
“Over the last few weeks, friends and family of Theophilus London have been working together to piece together his whereabouts,” the statement read. “The last time someone spoke with him reportedly stretches back to July 2022 in Los Angeles.”
Theophilus’s father, Larry London, also issued a statement, via NBC Los Angeles, after his son was located in West Los Angeles by friends. Larry said his friends took him home and the musician will return to New York City to reunite with his family.
“Theo is in Los Angeles and heading to family in New York for a grandmother’s funeral and after that we want him to go to Trinidad to recuperate and to regenerate and get himself together,” Larry London said. “He’s been through an ordeal. His mind is fragile. He needs to get back to writing his music.”
Theophilus London’s released three albums so far, including 2020’s Bebey, and has worked alongside artists like Kanye West and Travis Scott.
We’ll keep you posted on any more updates surrounding Theophilus London.
Angela Simmons Says She’s “Happier Than Ever” With Yo Gotti
Angela Simmons says she’s “happier than ever” after making her relationship with Yo Gotti official on Instagram. The two confirmed that they were seeing each other with a post on New Year’s day.
“Happier than I ever been,” Simmons wrote with a heart emoji on her Instagram Story.
As for their post revealing their relationship, Gotti shared a video of Angela in a black dress. Gotti captioned the video: “[Ain’t] loss a crush since High School [black heart emoji].”
Simmons also posted pictures of the two on New Year’s with the caption: “You are all I need and more.”
Rumors of a romance between the two have existed for years. They date back to Gotti’s 2015 hit “Down in the DM.”
“And I just followed Angela / Boy, I got a crush on Angela Simmons/ They like, ‘Damn Gotti, you bold’/ Fuck it, I’m gon’ let the world know (goals),” Gotti raps on the song.
Two years later, Gotti referenced her once again. In 2017, he named dropped Simmons once again on the track, “Save It For Me.” At the time, Simmons had just gotten engaged to Sutton Tennyson.
Gotti raps: “Passed my number to Angela / I thought I had her / Her n***a cuffed her, married, it made me madder/ I respect it, I’m moving on, but the truth is I want her badder / Maybe me sayin’ her name made him move faster.”
Rumors of Gotti and Simmons’ relationship began to heat up again after Simmons’ 35th birthday. They partied together for the occasion.
Check out Angela Simmons’ Instagram post below.
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Angela Simmons Says She’s ‘Happier Than I Ever Been’ After Confirming Yo Gotti Relationship
50 Cent Hints At Releasing New Music In 2023
50 Cent says that he’s planning on releasing new music later this year. If he puts out a full-length studio album, it will be his first since dropping Animal Ambition back in 2014. 50 teased new music in two separate posts on social media.
Firstly, celebrating the success of his longtime collaborator, Eminem, 50 remarked that it’s his turn to remind people of his talents.
“That’s my Boy,” he captioned a headline about Eminem’s success on YouTube, before adding, “Im gonna remind people i’m nice this year. New Music New Tv New movie let’s go! #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi.”
In another post sharing more of the most successful artists on YouTube in 2022, 50 hinted at dropping something new. Even without new music, he still cracked the bottom of the list.
“I didn’t put nothing out in a while,” 50 said. “I would be mad if i was new and i wasn’t on the list. #bransoncognac #lecheminduroi.”
Since the release of Animal Ambition, 50 has primarily been focusing on other industries with his career. Most recently, he released a podcast, Surviving El Chapo, recounting the takedown of the infamous drug lord.
Speaking about the podcast, 50 explained why he hasn’t been focused on music as of late.
“I mean, I really enjoy the music,” he told PEOPLE. “But the audience is changing. My core audience was in college in 2003. They’re grown now and they may have the drink that you would have in the nightclub in the privacy of their home now. They are my television viewership now. That’s who’s watching.”
Check out 50 Cent’s recent posts on Instagram below.
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