The Weeknd is one of the biggest stars in the world and has been for quite some time. He is also well known for making some of the darkest, sexiest music ever. If you need an example, all you have to do is look at his latest collaboration with Future, “Double Paradise.” Can you imagine a time where Abel didn’t think he had the right look for R&B? Some may find it difficult to do. However, Abel has opened up in a new chat with Interview Magazine about how he used to think he didn’t fit the mold of what R&B was supposed to be.
“I wanted to be very calculated about how I wanted people to see me or hear my music,” The Weeknd said. “The initial reason I did that was I didn’t think I was marketable when I was younger, especially for R&B. I didn’t think I had the right look.” Of course, when he says “the right look,” Abel is referring to how sexy R&B was expected to be back in the day. “The R&B look was very sexual… Obviously there were a lot of singers that didn’t have the conventional R&B look, but for me it was more of a personal thing. I liked getting an unbiased reaction from my music.”
It is difficult to comment on whether or not the public opinion of The Weeknd’s music is unbiased. There are many who find him extremely attractive. However, more than anything, Abel has been praised for his skill. It seems as though he got exactly what he wanted. “People got to just judge me for the art, for the music I was putting out,” he said. “So it worked in my favor, and then it became a gimmick. No one else was doing it at the time, so it was a breath of fresh air.”
Abel is, of course, referring to the mystery behind his image in the early days of his career. It was something that became a huge part of who he was as an artist at the time. “The mythology and the mystique of it ended up becoming as interesting as the music,” he continued. “I tried to ride that wave as much as I could. In the internet age it’s impossible, but I got a few years in.” Though he may not be the mystery he once was, The Weeknd continues to keep fans on their toes. Soon, he will be appearing in an HBO series calledThe Idol, for which he is creating the soundtrack. What do you think about Abel’s new interview? Let us know in the comments below.
Orlando Brown has said and done quite a few strange things in recent years. Many were concerned about his behavior and have been for years now. Then, late last year, he was arrested for “aggravated menacing.” He was said to be going through a mental evaluation after the arrest. This was not the first time Brown was arrested for reasons relating to violence. Back in 2018, the actor did an interview with Dr. Phil, where he admitted to substance abuse struggled. “A lot of drinking is what happened,” Brown said at the time. “I was drinking a lot. I just found myself in a dark place because I couldn’t really find everybody… From there, now I’m good.” Whether or not he really is good is anybody’s guess.
Orlando Brown is an actor, rapper, and singer that is most recognizable for his acting roles on kid-friendly sitcoms. Brown began his acting career in the late 1990s, with roles in television shows such as Family Matters and Moesha. However, he is perhaps best known for his role as Eddie Thomas on the Disney Channel sitcom That’s So Raven. Brown also pursued a career in music, releasing an album in 2006 titled Trade It All. In recent years, Brown has gained attention for his personal struggles, including legal issues and mental health challenges. Despite these challenges, he has continued to pursue his career, appearing in various projects, including the 2021 film Trafficked: A Parent’s Worst Nightmare.
Orlando Brown has made more concerning comments in a new red carpet interview. The actor was walking the carpet for the premiere of the Zeus Network show Bad Boys Texas. In a previously-released clip from the show, Brown made some claims about making noodles in the same toilet he peed in. That was disturbing enough, but the actor’s interview on the red carpet premiere of the show has also raised some red flags with many. It is worth noting that his publicist was standing very close behind him the entire time, looking a little more worried than any publicist ever should.
In the interview, Brown is asked about Disney reboots. He tells the interviewer he doesn’t care about the shows. Then, directly referencing the show he became famous for, That’s So Raven, Brown makes it clear that he and the titular star are on two separate paths. “Raven’s doing her sh*t. I love that sh*t,” he said. “I’m doing my sh*t. She loves that sh*t. We all loving our sh*t.” The interviewer then asks what Brown’s relationship with Jesus Christ was. He quickly replies, “I am Christ.” With that, the interview was over. What do you think of Orlando Brown’s new comments? Let us know in the comments!
On the special 4/20 episode of the Drink Champs podcast, N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN had none other than Wiz Khalifa join the table. Throughout the interview, they discussed the Pittsburgh icon’s vast connections, career moves, classic hits, and perspective in life. However, one very important and heartening topic of conversation was his co-parenting with ex Amber Rose. While that situation can be tough for many to navigate, Wiz expressed how important and fulfilling it is to make sure their son Sebastian, born in 2013, has a healthy and happy relationship with his parents.
“We’re like the ideal couple, even though we’re not together,” “We share the most beautiful thing in life, we have a kid. We got great memories, we were married. So everything we did was out of pure love, you know what I’m saying? We planned on being with each other forever. But, you know, that s**t gets difficult. And I think with marriage, with legal marriage, it kind of sucks because that has to be the end of something when that’s over. But I think we’re proving that it’s not the end of everything, even when that legal s**t is over.
Wiz Khalifa Shouts Out Amber Rose On Drink Champs
“I got her back, she knows it, she got my back, I know it,” Wiz continued. “We do a great job, you know, being there for our kid. We do so many things for Sebastian- not even just for him, but we’re such a good unit for him that I didn’t see growing up. My parents, they weren’t able to function, her parents as well. I think just that generation of dysfunction, there was no come-together. There was no holidays, there was no birthdays together. It was just real dysfunctional. That’s what we grew up seeing, and we do things together.
“He gets to enjoy both of us together,” the rapper concluded. “He doesn’t see us separately. That’s really important. My parents were divorced since I was 2, and I had both of them in my life. Love my mother, love my dad, but they can’t be in the same room together, and that’s not good for a kid. And it’s not their fault because they probably didn’t grow up seeing the best functioning anything. But we gotta break that and we gotta be better for our f***ing kids.” Check out the full interview above, particularly around the 2 hour and 10 minute mark for the co-parenting conversation. Also, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose.
The Drink Champs podcast is known for two things: big guests and long interviews. Hosted by DJ EFN and N.O.R.E., the series began in 2016. Nowadays, most people watch the interviews on YouTube, but the audio version is on streaming services, too. When guests come to Drink Champs, clips of the interviews often go viral. This can be because they lead to other discussions surrounding the person or because of information revealed during the interview. In some adverse cases, an episode goes viral because of how the interview was conducted. These situations typically involve N.O.R.E. Given the podcast’s name, guests are encouraged to sip or take shots during the discussion. This gets them to “loosen up” and often leads to controversial moments. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best interviews from the show.
Snoop Dogg (Episode 310, April 16, 2022)
The Drink Champs podcast has had artists from all generations on it. Snoop Dogg is an artist that has been relevant his entire career. He entered the rap scene as a pioneer in the West Coast rap scene but nowadays can be found doing a show and commercials with Martha Stewart. Because of his length in the game, Snoop has met various artists. These include ones from his generation and ones from the current batch of artists. In his interview, he tells a story about a situation from someone from his generation – Nas. In the story, he speaks about a rather traumatic event that happened to him and his involvement with it. It’s always interesting to hear celebrity figures share tales about interactions with other figures, but it can be chilling to hear about situations like this one.
The Drink Champs podcast regularly has guests from the past generation on it. However, these artists are hailed as legends in their field. Due to their age, they may have retracted from regularly putting out music but have entered other entrepreneurial ventures. At the time of this interview, E-40 was still active in both lanes. During his appearance, he shares stories about Tupac and Biggie. He also weaves in advice for reaching financial prosperity. Naturally, this is advice that comes from his own experiences. This interview is easily a very informal one as the drinks are flowing the entire time. Supporters from E-40’s generation have praised the interview for that aspect of it. Fans admired the conversational feeling of it and how it highlights the authenticity of the relationship between him and N.O.R.E.
Patti Labelle (Episode 324, July 29,2022)
The Drink Champs podcast is not just for rap artists. When they expand beyond that world, they still bring in legendary guests. Patti LaBelle is an icon many people respect as an artist and a person. She’s maintained her class her entire career and knows she has nothing left to prove. And the class continued during her interview. When she arrived, they had a red carpet laid out for her. She brought her own wine class that had custom lavender jewels on it. The first thing she talked about was her new phone and the issues she was having with it. Having all of this in the opening moments was a testament to her class and her age in the best and purest way. As the interview continued, she shared stories of her interactions with figures ranging from Richard Pryor to Pharrell.
A Tribe Called Quest (Episode 55, January 12, 2017)
The Drink Champs podcast has had legends from several eras of rap. On this episode, they took it back to ’90s east coast hip-hop with their guests, A Tribe Called Quest. At the time of the interview, member Phife Dawg had already passed away. Naturally, both Q-Tip and Jarobi White paid their respects and shared stories of their time with him. They shared a behind-the-scenes tale from when Lupe Fiasco forgot their lyrics during a tribute to them at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors in 2007. Many people remember this as “Fiascogate.” They also told an interesting story about Pharrell and how he connected with them – and was almost on Midnight Marauders. Busta Rhymes also appeared and let listeners know how far back his connection with The Tribe goes. Consequence and DJ Scratch were also on this episode.
Benny is one of two Griselda members that have been on the Drink Champs podcast. He, along with Conway The Machine and Westside Gunn, started The Griselda Movement. This is their revival of gritty lyric-based hip hop. The three original members being a part of an independent label was a big deal, too. Therefore, it was surprising to fans when Benny signed with Def Jam. He spoke on this in the interview and doubled down on it by saying Westside Gunn (the founder of Griselda Records) was proud of him for making that move. He also speaks on working with Drake, linking with Kanye West, and a myriad of other topics related to his continually ascending career. Many of these moments also harkened back to who he is and how he has been carrying himself for years.
Pusha T (Episode 313, May 6, 2022)
This was Pusha T’s second appearance on the Drink Champs podcast. Some people were introduced to him during his Clipse era with his brother Malice. Others were introduced to him as a solo artist once he signed with G.O.O.D Music. Naturally, this interview focused on his more recent years, but he also touched on things from his past. He spoke about his album,It’s Almost Dry,which was half-produced by Pharrell.
Furthermore, Pharrell and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes are a big part of his development, and he also spoke about them. Perhaps the most interesting story was his involvement with the McDonald’s “I’m Lovin It” jingle and his “diss track” with Arby’s. Listeners have praised this interview for the behind-the-scenes info on the album that was a follow-up to what many have called his best solo work.
Pharrell Williams (Episode 241, December 18, 2020)
Pharrell was a guest on the Drink Champs podcast with a wealth of information to share. Since we already mentioned him twice in this list, it’s only fitting we highlight his appearance on the show. Throughout all of his stories, Pharrell’s humble personality shines through. Many know how many people he has worked with, but hearing him talk about it was quite exciting for viewers. His understated energy is a significant contrast to N.O.R.E’s, but this doesn’t stop the interview from being informative. Another Virginia native and collaborator, Fam-Lay, also joined him. Viewers celebrated this conversation because it captured many events in the megaproducer’s legacy in one sitting. Who were some of your favorite guests on Drink Champs? Let us know in the comments section.
When it comes to the fusion of R&B and hip-hop, Ja Rule is certainly an important part of that lineage. However, there is some debate as to the extent of his influence, and The Shade Room asked him whether he thinks he paved the way for Drake. Moreover, they discussed many aspects of his career and life, including his beef with 50 Cent and his views as a family man. At one point, the host said that “Ja Rule walked so Drake could run,” and asked the New York MC if he agreed.
Of course, he stood by the worth of his work and its impact, but he also said that musicians “borrow from each other” all the time. In addition, he noted prior ballads in hip-hop like “I Need Love” by LL Cool J, plus Method Man and Mary J. Blige’s “All I Need.” Still, Ja said he fused the genres more consistently and brought artists together more cohesively. “You didn’t really know who’s record it was [on a hip-hop duet],” he remarked of the duet format when he dabbled in it. “Like when you listen to ‘I’m Real,’ is that Ja Rule’s record or is it Jennifer’s record?”
Ja Rule TSR Interview: Drake, 50 Cent Beef, And Much More
Elsewhere in the interview, Ja Rule also discussed his long-standing feud with 50 Cent, who recently praised Drake, as well. However, Rule believes that the beef is much less serious these days and more about just posturing and social media trolling. The most recent example of this is their spat over Ja’s “Timberwolves Curse” that Fif vowed to lift. Also, there’s been a lot of trolling involving Rule’s participation in the failed Fyre Festival, although he won’t be around for its second iteration.
Also, he spoke on Nicki Minaj’s own influence and impact in the game, who shares a lot of that success with Drake. “I think Nicki gets proper praise,” Ja Rule expressed. “Her place in the game is solidified. It’s solid. There were no female MCs out and about until Nicki came back out. Before her, the last one was like Lauryn Hill. And before her was like Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, MC Lyte and before her it’s even further back. The female MC — they’re having a run like they’ve never had before. To me, in my opinion, Nicki reopened that door.” Regardless of your take on these topics, log back into HNHH for the latest on Ja Rule and Drake.
During a recent interview with RapTV, Blueface made some strong claims about all men cheating on their partners. On Wednesday (April 19), the “Bleed It” MC stood by every single man being unfaithful to their partners, as it’s just in their nature. However, he also made some interesting distinctions between romantic fidelity and loyalty to your partner, which for him is Chrisean Rock. According to the 26-year-old, there’s a difference between sleeping with other people and making sure your main partner is better in more important areas. If you cheat but make sure your partner’s doing well financially and mentally, it seems like Blue considers that to be much more important.
“Let me break it down for you,” Blueface remarked around the 22:36 mark of the interview. “Every man you’ve ever been with has cheated on you. Whether they are gonna tell you, whether you find out after, before whenever. They have stepped out of the relationship. Even the guy you with now. He’s cheating on you. I guarantee it. It’s just a manly thing. Men are hunters. We go hunt. We not gon’ tell you everything we knocked down, everything we hunted. Be realistic. I don’t think cheating and loyalty are in the same bracket. It’s a moment of vulnerability. I think loyalty is more of, ‘I’ma always make sure you straight.’ Mentally, financially. I could be with a b***h right now. If I make sure you straight, I consider that loyalty.”
Full Blueface Interview On RapTV
Elsewhere in the conversation, he also spoke on warming up to the idea of Chrisean actually being pregnant with his child. However, he still wants her to get a DNA test for the baby, although he said it with much less skepticism than he has before. “Hell yeah,” he replied the host asked him if about getting genetic confirmation. “It’s an eight out of 10 chance [it’s my baby]. Those are pretty good odds. It’s a 80 percent chance. I’ma be realistic with myself.”
Meanwhile, Blueface is anticipating his boxing match with TikTok star Ed Matthews later this month. Between social media promotion and talking smack to Matthews online, he seems quite excited to step into the ring. Still, many wonder whether these latest comments on cheating will get a response from Rock. Regardless, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Blueface.
Since his untimely death in 1996, many rappers close to Tupac Shakur continue to preserve and defend his legacy. Among those industry ties is fellow Death Row Records rapper Snoop Dogg, who carries Pac’s memory with stride and continually honors him. However, according to MC Napoleon of the Outlawz, the Long Beach native was actually jealous of the Harlem-born star. In a recent interview with The Art Of Dialogue, he spoke on how Snoop has to navigate Tupac’s death in almost every media conversation he has.
“Maybe some of the things he couldn’t tell Pac face-to-face, you know, he can do it in these interviews,” Napoleon said about Snoop Dogg. “It’s sad. And one of the reasons why I always try to correct this is because him and Pac were friends. I already know why he doin’ that, bro. Imagine if you’re the biggest star on Death Row, and Pac come and take all your shine, you understand? And 25 years later, Pac died, and every time you do an interview, that name is brought up. So maybe he’s just trying to take that shine from Pac. You know what I mean?”
Snoop Dogg Was Jealous Of Tupac’s Success, Napoleon Claims In New Interview
Also, Napoleon said that the “What’s My Name?” MC was wrong to express his dislike of Pac’s diss track “Hit ‘Em Up” and should only focus on the positive side of him. “Man, I’d say a week before he died, we was best of friends,” Snoop Dogg told Big Boy on Untold Stories. “Two days before he died, I don’t think he liked me. Because we was in New York and s**t had happened. New York n***as had shot at me and did all kinds of s**t to me, just the worst s**t you could think of, and I forgave ’em. Then I went and did an interview and was asked how did I feel about Puffy and Biggie. I was like, ‘I like them n***as, I wanna do some music with ’em.’
“And that just rubbed cuz the wrong way, like, ‘N***a, f**k them n***as, them n***as tried to kill me,’” Snoop continued. “‘N***as shot at you, and you talking about you wanna do a song with them n***as?’ Even when he played the video for me to ‘Hit ‘Em Up,’ even when he played ‘Hit ‘Em Up,’ the song, I didn’t like the song. I didn’t like it. I didn’t like the s**t. It wasn’t the s**t to me. Like, you buying more problems, cuh. You buying problems. Gangstas is everywhere. They make ’em everywhere.” Regardless of your take on this, come back to HNHH for the latest on Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur.
Papoose spoke candidly about the $1.5 million record deal he signed at the beginning of his career. Specifically, he states it was the “worst mistake” he’s ever made. In a recent interview with Big Boy TV, the New York rapper opened up about signing his first major deal with Jive Records in 2007 after blazing through the mixtape seen as a young and hungry artist. Papoose notes that “It was the worst mistake I ever made in my life.”
During his mixtape days despite working with DJ Kay Slay the New York native said he garnered many “haters” who could’ve negatively impacted his career. He explained that “in conjunction with a lot of other things, people stood down.” His first single had a Snoop Dogg feature and was produced by Scott Storch. However, the label didn’t promote it, resulting in the deal folding.
Papoose Speaks On His “Worst Mistake”
Although Pap has had some turbulence throughout his career, his fortunes have turned around over the past few years. Recently, he became head of Hip Hop at TuneCore, a Brooklyn company that specializes in independent distribution and licensing deals. He announced his new role back in January in Times Square, in front of a billboard advertising his new position. Not only that, the Brooklyn rapper added his official email address for potential artists and clients to contact him about TuneCores services.
Additionally, Papoose went on to share another post of him from his office chair where he reflected on his journey. Subsequently, he spoke about how he’s looking forward to using all his experience from the rap game to help artists. In a post he wrote, “[It’s] very important. Follow your dreams and now you got someone in position who knows how hard it is, who knows how discouraging it can be at times.” Signing that $1.5 million record deal might’ve been the worst mistake Papoose ever made. Overall, despite his setbacks, Papoose has turned his entire career around. Now he’s using his experiences to help emerging artists through his position at TuneCore. Do you believe in redemption stories? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
In a recent interview with People, Nick Cannon revealed that he wouldn’t want to house his 12 kids under the same roof. Of course, that sounds like a logistical nightmare to begin with, but maybe some fans take that to mean he doesn’t care enough to bother. However, in his breakdown of his take, he explained that it would be more self-serving for him than anything else. Given that he recently raised some eyebrows for forgetting his daughter Onyx’s name, maybe this is also a reflection of him not wanting to spread his time too thin. Still, it’s quite an interesting reflection from someone who seemingly would rather put in extra work on his end to connect with his children.
“Only person that would benefit from having everyone in the Sam Rosa would probabaly be me,” Nick Cannon expressed to the publication. “I actually love stepping into their world– going to their sports games or giving them their personal time for the holidays. So I have no problem with bouncing around. It works to be able to take the time trying to go to them and show the value of being with them and not forcing anyone to come to me.”
On that note of forgetting Onyx’s name, her mother LaNisha Cole offered some love for her on Instagram. “It’s not normal to have your life play out in front of an audience, but this is the age we live in,” she wrote. “That being said… no person’s path is linear. There’s going to be blind curves, peaks, valleys, and sometimes we make wrong turns or run into dead ends. Simply correct course and get back on your forward moving path.
“I pray every day for strength, guidance, and peace,” Cole continued. “Regardless of where I’m at on my path I know that God’s got me. And I’ve got Onyx. To all the Moms out there… take care of your heart with the same love and patience you have for your babies. It’s not always easy but we were built for this.” Regardless of your take on this, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Nick Cannon.
Former president Donald Trump has been in the news practically every day since he took office. Unfortunately, things have not been looking great for him recently. His indictment by a New York grand jury no doubt has him scrambling for any good publicity he can possibly get. However, the further down the conspiracy rabbit hole the former president goes, the less people in the mainstream media want to do with him. Although Trump still has supporters, his numbers seem to be dwindling. As such, he needs to get his name back out there any way he can. Now, he looks to have joined the ranks of other controversial guests on Full Send Podcast.
Full Send Podcast is a popular show hosted by Nelk, a group of Canadian internet personalities. They were known for their comedic videos on YouTube. In the podcast, Nelk members Jesse Sebastiani, Kyle Forgeard, and Lucas Gasparini discuss a variety of topics, share stories, and bring in guests. The podcast covers areas such as their adventures, experiences in the entertainment industry, comedy, sports, and pop culture. Known for its humor and sometimes controversial content, the Full Send Podcast has gained a large following among Nelk fans and beyond. The podcast often plays host to polarizing guests like Donald Trump, Jr, Ben Shapiro, and now former President Trump himself.
As a former President of the United States and a controversial figure in politics, Donald Trump’s appearance as a guest on the Full Send Podcast would likely generate significant attention. The former president is well-known for his outspoken and unfiltered style. As such, Trump’s presence on the podcast would likely result in an engaging and lively conversation. Trump could potentially share insights and stories about his time in politics. However, given the polarizing nature of Trump’s political career, his appearance on the Full Send Podcast would likely also spark debate and discussion among listeners, with opinions ranging from excitement to criticism.
A picture of the Full Send Podcast hosts posing with Trump was posted online. In the photo, each of them smiling with a thumbs up. This calls into question what type of interview we might be looking at here. Are the hosts planning to ask the former president difficult questions? Or are they there simple to let him speak his piece? It could also be a huge publicity stunt. The real question is whether or not we should be expanding the platform of a person like Trump to begin with. What do you think about the news? Will you listen to the former president’s interview on the podcast? Let us know in the comments!
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