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Serayah Confirms Her Break-Up With Jacob Latimore, Gets Cozy With Joey Bada$$

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Amidst rumors circulating about power-couple Serayah and Jacob Latimore’s relationship, the 27-year-old actress finally has confirmed the end of an iconic era. The ex-couple first became official in 2016 after meeting at the BET Awards through mutual friends. After years of publically broadcasting their desirable relationship, the duo has finally called it quits. “Me and Jacob are no longer together.— Sadly we just grew apart and I love and respect his journey moving forward,” the Empire star said in a statement

Fans first started speculating about the rumor after Serayah was posted on Joey Bada$$’s Instagram yesterday (February 26). The two curled up next to each other in a seemingly lovey-dovey photograph taken at a restaurant. The post was met with confusion, with one user commenting, “this better be promo for something,” and another adding, “hearts breaking around the world.” Needless to say, many were not happy with Serayah’s shift of attention from Jacob to Joey.

Questions Arise After Joey Bada$$ Posts A Pic Of Serayah

While uncertainty was still circulating from the rapper’s post, Serayah cleared the air on Instagram live. Fans flooded her video with questions about her and the Maze Runner star dating, to which she responded, “no, I am not. I’m not anymore.” The live took a harsher tone when fans continued to bombard the California native with comments. “People think it is so easy to get on the platform and start talking s**t. So I’m just saying simmer down. That’s it,” she stated. Following the live, Serayah confirmed her new boo by posting her own picture with Joey on her Instagram. The post, which glamorously showcased the two stars holding each other on a bridge still sparked disillusionment from commentators, despite Serayah’s confirmation of her breakup.

Both Jacob and Serayah had previously been vocal about their relationship, even having a feature on BET’s Millennial Love Stories. During their episode, the couple optimistically depicted the origins of their relationship, and how they navigated publicizing their love with their growing careers. While dating, the pair was never shy of posting each other on their socials. Now, both Serayah and Jacob’s feeds are seemingly rid of one another. For more news related to hip-hop and pop culture, be sure to check out HNHH.

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Missy Elliott And Timbaland Hint At Collaborating Again

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From childhood friends to music collaborators, Missy Elliott and Timbaland have shared an iconic bond throughout their endeavors. The Swing Mob members have both taken to social media this weekend to hint at a long-awaited new project. On Sunday (February 26th), Missy posted on her story “it’s go time,” and tagged Timbaland in the post. The “Apologize” rapper returned his enthusiasm by posting the story, writing, “time for us to press that go button.” He also added, “we n our bag like always.”

Over the years, the pair have co-conspired a number of hits, including Missy’s first five albums. As they have navigated from hit to hit, they have never been afraid to experiment with the sounds of rap and push the genre into new domains. Most recently, the duo linked up for Missy’s 2019 EP Iconology, where Timbaland added his production flavor to “DripDemeanor” and “Why I Still Love You.”

Missy And Timbaland Tease At A New Project

Although it’s been years since this iconic duo has worked up their magic together in the studio, they both have expanded their discographies independently. Missy released “Ratata” this year with Skrillex, and featured on David Guetta and Afrojack’s single “Trampoline.” Timbaland, on the other hand, has primarily remained producing. His most recent efforts have been featured in Jack Harlow’s Come Home the Kids Miss You and The Game’s Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind. Seemingly, it looks like Timbaland and Missy are both returning to their roots for the start of the new year.

When recounting the successes of her previous albums, Missy has never been shy at pointing out Timbaland’s contributions. Upon reflection of Da Real World, she tweeted, “I was so hard on myself & for a while this was my least favorite until years later I realized the MASTERPIECE @Timbaland & I had created.” In remembrance of her 2001 album, Miss E… So Addictive, she tweeted how the duo was able to expand their experimentation: “we were open to showing what the FUTURE of music could sound like in our minds.” Regardless of what these partners are cooking up in the studio now, it’s safe to say it will exceed expectations. For more hip-hop news, be sure to check out HNHH.

Missy Elliott Recounts Her Early Success With Timbaland

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Jhene Aiko Unveils New Wellness Brand’s Sound Bowl Collection

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Ethereal songstress, hardworking mother, and spiritual healer are all checked off on Jhene Aiko’s proverbial list of accomplishments. Now, she can add a growing entrepreneur to the roster as she unleashes a line of crystal sound healing products. The Slauson Hills, Los Angeles native dropped the collection of ALLEL sound bowls on Feb. 22 in an effort to engage the collective throughout their healing journey. She says it best on Sail Out’s “Stay Ready (What A Life)”: “there’s no better time than now.”

Jhene Aiko has used sound bowls in several past performances and meditations, making this an all-too-fitting venture. On the Go to Heal website, the singer details the significance behind ALLEL. Each sound bowl received a bit of Jhene’s own “living light [&] eternal love” as she activated and played each one herself. In an Instagram Reel to promote the sound bowls, the mom of two previews reverb from each of the instruments. ALLEL “represents balance, protection, and divine guidance,” which is made present by the energy given off the bowls’ vibrations. The description also provides imagery of the “all-encompassing, all-embracing” symbol, which will be featured in the brand’s upcoming line of jewelry.

Jhene Aiko Previews Different Sound Bowls In New Line

Each alchemy sound bowl can be heard on their respective landing pages. Most start at $747, going up to as much as $1200 and better for their larger versions. They’re also available in sets, with most nicknamed after Jhene’s songs and projects. And for those still not too sure what this all means, the singer graciously provides a FAQ page. You can shop the ALLEL collection in full here.

In an interview with Variety, Jhené Aiko explains how she incorporates the sounds on each Chilombo track. As a teenager, Aiko found them to be “an alternative to self-medicating,” the 34-year-old tells. “I just found them very relaxing and soothing, and even addictive to play.” In addition to her new sounds, Jhene has also found success in the release of her Sleep Soul projects, a collection of R&B curated specifically for babies. Surely she and Big Sean’s son, Noah, is a fan. The music-bred baby is a fan of his mother’s music, proven in TikToks with his celebrity parents.

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Fans Criticize Lil Pump’s Eccentric New Hairstyle

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Miami rhymer Lil Pump has always been a little out of the box, to say the least. From the 22-year-old’s signature lo-fi track selections to his colorful, Gucci-inspired frocks, Pump is not afraid to illustrate his artistic expression in a myriad of ways—even down to his rated-XXX OnlyFans account. His latest look is giving video character vibes as he promotes “Tesla,” his latest collaboration with longtime friend Smokepurpp. The look in question? Space buns. Yes, you read that correctly.

The 2018 XXL Freshman showed off the loc bun-baldy combo on Instagram over the weekend. Accompanied by a sinister, $25,000 smile, Lil Pump says he lost his mind over the success of his newest single. Fans of the “Harvard dropout” were quick to denounce the hairstyle in his comment section. “Bro trying so hard to set a trend,” reads the top response. Others went on to troll the artist, comparing him to the ever-controversial Andrew Tate, among other notably bald celebrities. Another quotable comment takes aim at Pump’s new set of teeth, as the user wonders why he “wore braces for years to replace them with buckaroo veneers.”

Lil Pump Trolls Supporters With Space Buns Style

Interestingly enough, the video following his new-do debut shows the rapper with a full head of hair. In it, Lil Pump teaches his followers the “Tesla” dance routine, posted Saturday (Feb 25.). Many accused him of trolling viewers for publicity, which seems to have worked in his favor. The music video for the single currently has over 1.3 million views on YouTube after just three days, and over half a million digital streams. As for more new music, Pump says a lot of tracks were lost “in the middle of lake,” on a hard drive.

Although the hairstyle was temporary, Lil Pump hopes his recent weight loss remains a permanent addition to his overall look. The “She Know” artist has spoken out about his drug addiction in the past, but as of late he’s taken up working out to lose his lean gut. “Working out is my new addiction should I go keep going ?” he captioned his before and after photos.

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Lori Harvey Posts Throwback Photos From Luxe Brazil Trip

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As celebrities from all over flocked to carnival events along South America and neighboring islands, Lori Harvey apparently dealt with a case of FOMO. The socialite took to Instagram a few days ago and made note about the past week’s festivities. “Seeing all the footage from carnival made me miss Brazil,” she wrote. The 26-year-old KITH model says she can’t wait to return to the country, where she had one of her “favorite trips ever!”

According to her newly-released photos, Lori Harvey lounged at the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro during her stay. While there, she also dined at their Michelin-starred Ristorante Hotel Cipriani and enjoyed drinks on a yacht as she perused the city. Harvey even took a trip to see Brazil’s gargantuan Christ the Redeemer statue. Jordanian-Romanian shoe designer and friend Amina Muaddi joined Lori during her trip to the South American country-when is currently unknown. In addition, the two ladies saw screensaver-worthy sunsets along the beach and partied with locals during their luxurious vacay.

Lori Harvey Reflects On Rio de Janeiro Vacation

Lori Harvey is a mainstay in the media circuit for her trips as much as she is for her relationships. The Memphis beauty’s latest fling with Snowfall’s Damson Idris initially had many wondering if there was any chemistry between them. Though a woman of few words, Harvey snapped back at spectators who commented on their distance during the premiere of Snowfall’s final season. When an Instagram user chuckled at how far apart they were standing, Lori replied directly to them, stating she had asked him to. Apparently, she had on body makeup and simply didn’t want it to get on Damson’s suit. “Y’all try to find a problem with everything,” Lori added, ultimately laughing it off.

This is Harvey’s latest relationship since her year-and-a-half relationship with actor and director Michael B. Jordan. The Creed star has publicly spoken on their union since their reported split in June 2022. He even went on to joke about the breakup during his hosting stint on Saturday Night Live, calling it “her loss.” The two are rumored to have broken up due to Jordan’s alleged cheating ways, to which Lori Harvey has yet to comment on. Jason Lee says she “just stared” at him when he brought up the allegations at Essence Festival last year.

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Young Guru Is “Scared” About A.I. Technology Following Fake Kendrick Lamar Track

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Young Guru recently voiced concern for the state of A.I. technology in relation to music after a content creator generated a fake Kendrick Lamar track using voice replication technology. Moreover, the legendary engineer wasn’t completely against its existence, but rather its potential for malevolent use. Of course, that’s something Guru’s warned about in other areas, too. Overall, it’s a pretty lengthy and heady takedown of the new artistic trend of relying on A.I.-generated art. “This has dominated my Howard group chat for a couple days,” he began. “Ok I’m at the point where I can voice my concerns with our current state of AI.

“I have followed as many versions of what AI could do for some years now,” he continued. “I remember being at MIT and students showing me a project where they were actively feeding a computer ‘All’ the jazz records that ever existed. So that AI could analyze and create music in any style of any musician. I didn’t think we would get here this fast with the voice. Of course my mind goes to the ethical and legal aspects of what can be done with programs like Tacotron 2. You add that to the power of ChatGPT and you realize we are in a very groundbreaking but dangerous moment.

Young Guru Voices Concern Over A.I. Technology In Music

“It’s not the tech, it’s the evil that men do with the tech,” the Roc Nation leader expressed. “There are legal aspects because at this present moment you can’t copyright a voice. (Midler v. Ford Motor Co.) You can copyright a song, or a speech but not the voice itself!!! You can literally create a song or an album in the voice of your favorite musician. And this is just music. The ability to create a Manchurian Candidate scares me. Think about that in every industry. There are still states that don’t even have a law against revenge porn. I’m sorry to go there but imagine the repercussion on our kids when 5 years from now some high school kid gets mad at his ex girlfriend and creates a whole “deep fake” that sounds and looks real.

“Imagine the political landscape where we can’t believe anything we hear because someone will claim they didn’t say it,” he concluded. “’It’s a Deep Fake’, will be the same as saying ‘I got hacked’. I don’t even want to continue giving examples for fear that someone will go out and do it. The law has to change to protect everyone not just Public Figures. And the super scary part is that we are just getting started, we feed the beast constantly everyday with more and more content to be studied. Maybe the Luddites had a point. The book by Gavin Mueller ‘Breaking Things At Work’ starts to take on a way more urgent role!!” Regardless of your take on A.I. in music, let us know what you think in the comments down below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news, tales, and reflections from the one and only Young Guru.

Chris Brown’s Baby Mama Ammika Harris Shows Off Their 3-Year-Old Son’s Growth

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Ammika Harris, with whom Chris Brown shares three-year-old son Aeko, recently posted his incredible growth on Instagram. Moreover, she posted a picture of him right alongside the controversial R&B singer. In fact, he seems to be taking after his father’s style with a reversed snapback, chains, baggy pants, and a stylish sweater. Furthermore, the social media influencer couldn’t help but gush at the little guy’s growth spurt and how he’s growing in relation to his dad. Unfortunately, though, her post comes just days after they got into an altercation with Tommie Lee.

Before getting into that, Harris put family above all in her post. “Fresh little guy,” she captioned the picture. “He 3 [years old] and half of his dads size lol.” While it’s a wholesome post out of context, she also posted a picture of him about a week ago, right before her fight with Tommie Lee made headlines. Moreover, it seems like someone closed the door on Lee after she saw Aeko backstage at a Chris Brown show and she tried to break it down. Later, she addressed the allegations and blamed Harris for the door slam, taking the time to perplexingly insult the 3-year-old as well. “I don’t care about your baby,” she said on IG live, addressing Ammika. “F**k your baby. And f**k his daddy, too.”

Ammika Snaps Son Next To Chris Brown In Cute Post

While what exactly happened during this exchange is unclear, Lee still apologized for her comments later. “I want to start off by addressing the elephant in the room,” the reality star began, “I love the children, I love the children. I just want to apologize to Chris Brown and his baby mother ‘cause it’s not my character. It started off as the, you know, friendly sport of it. It got real, it happened. We all human and I’m here to knock this ***** out at this point.”

However, her comments resulted in Instagram taking down her account for her attacks. On her business page, she said she wouldn’t go down without a fight. “Oh pls I wish I would let y’all run me off the internet,” she wrote on her other account’s Story. “Yea right the hater did what they do and my s**t took!I love when the whole world against me it actually makes me feel closer to God!!!” Regardless of your take, log back into HNHH for the latest on Chris Brown, Ammika, and the Tommie Lee drama.

YK Osiris’ Baby Mama Insinuates She Caught Him With A Man

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YK Osiris’ baby mama just posted a suggestive Instagram story that insinuates she caught him with another man. Moreover, Stassia Thomas did not explicitly write this out or make a statement herself, so it’s not set in stone. Rather, she reposted a tweet from a quotes page on her Instagram Story. While the rapper’s most recent public contribution was an IG page calling out his fake Richard Millie watch, this lit fans up. Even though many immediately criticized why this is an “insult” or clowned Osiris, others weren’t as quick to draw conclusions.

“Stop asking me what happened with my [baby daddy],” the reposted tweet read. “I caught him with a man ok.” The Story post isn’t available anymore, but it quickly spread around social media as fans reacted. “Well she didn’t personally WRITE IT, she shared it from a quotes page,” one user pointed out on The Neighborhood Talk‘s IG page. “Could be a joke insinuating don’t ask me about my BD. So I’ll wait until she comes out and says it herself.” Of course, it’s not the first time people tried to twist the rapper’s sexuality for laughs. Even if it’s not a twist, what does it truly matter?

YK Osiris’ Baby Mama Suggests Cheating Incident

Regardless, the Florida artist is usually one to laugh off controversies and treat his viral antics with a light-hearted tone. However, he made some concerning statements on IG Live last year that left many fearing for his happiness and mental state. “If I killed myself right now, if I go right now, how would y’all feel?” he stated. “Nobody ain’t gon’ give a f**k…I’ma tell you what people gon’ say if I die right now…If I killed myself right now, they gon’ say, ‘Good, he don’t have to pay no more debts no more.’” Afterwards, many took to the comments to share encouraging and supportive messages, including Big Sean.

“Saying this outta love bro!” the Detroit rapper wrote. “Love yourself first so you dont need everyone or anyone else’s love to function or to feel good. When you your own source of happiness n love then any love you get is just extra on top (which is beautiful) and any love you dont get, you’re still you and un affected, or at least not as affected by conditional circumstances or how others feel about you. Just leaving that here for others as well. Glad you feeling better though bro. God got you!” Following that dark moment, Osiris thanked fans for the support and said he’s doing a lot better. Regardless, stay tuned to HNHH for more updates on this story and the latest on YK Osiris.

Kim Kardashian & Kylie Jenner Are Twinning In Racy Photos

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Nearly 16 years have passed since the world began following the Kardashian-Jenner clan on E!’s Keeping Up With the Kardashians. Viewers watched on as Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kendall, and Kylie navigated their grandiose world, which only continues on their new Hulu series and socials. Kylie and Kim seemingly lead the sister pack on Instagram, with a combined 725 million followers to date. Despite not liking the app’s Reels feature, both recently uploaded pics of one another to the delight of many as they sought solace together at a dreamy seaside home.

Kylie Jenner’s caption “you my twin” couldn’t be anything further than the truth. Aside from the not to Drake’s “Treacherous Twins,” fans of the reality stars immediately took note of the sisters’ striking physical similarities. “Crazy how their [physiques] look crazy similar and yet kim is 40 something lol,” wrote @___therealmclovin___. Another commenter chimed in, alleging “it cost Kylie a million dollars to look like Kim” as they pose together in matching black bikinis. Kim Kardashian followed up with more photos of the curvaceous pair from their mini shoot, captioning her post “Twin souls.”

Kim Kardashian And Kylie Jenner Flaunt For The ‘Gram

The sultry photos follow Kylie Jenner’s comments on her female siblings in Vanity Fair Italia. During the interview, the 25-year-old mother of two says Kim Kardashian is her favorite sister at the moment. “It changes over time,” she inserts about her modeling buddy. “Kim has changed so much recently. We are very connected, she is always the first sister I call when I need something. We have been going through a lot of similar experiences lately.”

One can only imagine Kylie is referring to their highly-publicized relationship. They both share children with two hip-hop heavyweights and have simultaneously ended their relationships with them. Unlike Kim and Kanye West, Kylie and Travis Scott remain mum while sites report on their failed relationship via close sources. Just last week, one told OK! ““[Kylie] has no idea what the future holds, but right now she doesn’t see any type of a reconciliation.” The two were first spotted together at Coachella in April 2017, going on to have their first child, Stormi, less than one year later.

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Wendy Willians Ices Out Fan Attempting To Help Her Walk

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It’s a common occurrence to run into celebrities from all walks of life throughout New York City. This is something one social media user, Queen Nurys, knows all too well. Judging by her viral posts, the woman seeks out well-known names as she treks through the city for photo ops. Most even seem to welcome Nurys with open arms as she records their public encounters. Her recent chance meeting with Wendy Williams, however, didn’t go exactly as she’d planned it to.

In one of Nurys’ latest TikTok clips, Wendy Williams can be seen exiting her SUV in the bustling city. Though the 58-year-old was recently quoted saying she has “the mind and body of a 25-year-old,” this didn’t stop her from demanding assistance getting onto the sidewalk. “I’m going,” the controversial TV host announces, proceeding to point to the ground. “Somebody help me.” While it’s not clear if anyone came to her aide at first, Queen Nury goes on to show her own attempt moments later. The woman extends her phone-less hand to the former radio personality, to which she responds with an icy “Oh no.”

Wendy Williams Blocks Fan’s Attempt To Assist Her

”I tried to help her but she had a nasty attitude like wtf,” Nurys wrote into the clip. The run-in, which has since amassed over 1.7 million views, saw a legion of fans coming to Wendy Williams’ defense. Many made a point that Queen Nury’s gesture seemed insincere, following her trend of finding stars for likes. “The gaslighting is real,” one user began. “Imagine being in a vulnerable state, needing help but the only person with a hand out is ready to tell the world they did a good deed.” Nurys says she was simply a fan of The Wendy Williams Show and was going to ask her for a selfie.

Regardless if the gesture was genuine or not, it was a clear response to Williams’ ongoing health battles. The longtime tea-spiller was documented leaving a rehab facility in October 2022 following her show’s end. Though Wendy Williams struggles with Graves’ Disease, she confirms she’s feeling “better than ever.” Her and publicist Shawn Zanotti have also confirmed future projects in the works, including an upcoming podcast.