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Kanye West Claims “Vultures” Is No. 1 In 72 Countries, Including Israel

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Folks are still bumping Vultures by Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign everywhere, and it looks like that’s translating into commercial success. Moreover, the former has reposted a report on social media that the album is number one in 72 countries, including Israel. He posted it on his Instagram Story this weekend, and a clip also emerged online of him speaking to a crowd and making the same claim. It’s unclear what are the exact metrics this report is based on, but there’s a lot of ways in which it could manifest: iTunes charts, streaming, or a combination of both. Still, chart data suggested that the project was removed from Apple Music and iTunes charts when it went down temporarily, so how these numbers will manifest is still unclear.

Furthermore, this is a particularly interesting claim because this list of countries apparently includes Israel. Of course, Kanye West wants to highlight this because of his rampant antisemitism references on Vultures, and his bigoted actions and statements off wax. Yet it’s probably more of a reflection of his massive reach and scope of visibility as an artist rather than folks agreeing with these stances. As such, we still need a little more time to determine what the general public consensus is when it comes to this album.

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Kanye West Claims Vultures Is No. 1 In Israel & Other Countries

In addition to all that, there are also other elements of Vultures that were still rocky before it finally dropped. One of these is, obviously, sample clearance issues, as Ozzy Osbourne took to Twitter recently to blast Kanye West for trying to use a song of his without clearing it properly. It didn’t end up on the final version of the album, so we know that the untouched version of the project will probably never come out. But this is part of pretty much every Ye rollot at this point, so it hardly comes as a surprise.

Ye Reposts His Alleged Success

Kanye West Vultures Number One Israel Hip Hop News
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Donna Summer’s estate also called the Chicago artist out for alleged copyright infringement. It’s unclear whether these will simply sweep under the rug or if this will actually provoke a takedown of Vultures. Either way, the damage is definitely done, and now fans are waiting for the next installments and a Ye solo album. To find out whether these Kanye West projects drop or not, come back to HNHH.

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Chrisean Rock Responds To Backlash After Offensive Palestine Hot Take

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Chrisean Rock found herself in the midst of a controversy this morning thanks to some viral comments on the Israel and Palestine situation. Overall, she did not come across well in these comments at all. In fact, she was downright insulting throughout her livestream. At times, she said that the people of Palestine were being persecuted because they don’t praise Jesus Christ. Moreover, she had some not-so-tasteful remarks about how Muslims pray. “They don’t believe in Jesus,” Chrisean Rock said. “So that’s why it’s happening right there.”

“I seen videos where they pray at. It’s cockroaches and infested with … so, what is God trying to tell us?” she continued. “What is the message being the chaos. Yeah, we know war, the war. But things always happen for a reason and it’s happening […] That’s where Jesus was born at but it’s like a lot of people over there, they don’t pray to Jesus. They praying to Allah and they saying Jesus just was a prophet. So, I thought it had something to do with that.” Just a few hours ago, she decided to comment on the controversy.

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Chrisean Rock Tries To Make Things Right

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Unfortunately, if you are someone who wanted to see an apology, you are not going to get one. On her Instagram story, Chrisean essentially said that she has nothing to apologize for. Instead, everyone was just talking about their beliefs, and that is it. However, her fans certainly beg to differ as the reality star has been called out all day for her remarks. “See the full live nobody saying anything out of pocket this just my preference on things I respect what ppl believe I just know what the word says,” Chrisean Rock said.

Let us know what you think of this response from Chrisean, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Chrisean Rock Enrages Fans After Criticizing Islam & Claiming Palestinians Are At War Because They Don’t Praise Jesus

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Chrisean Rock is someone who has angered fans in the past thanks to her actions. Overall, she has caught a lot of flack thanks to her new Blueface tattoo. In fact, she has lost over 400K followers since acquiring it. Subsequently, she has been getting into religion and continues to preach Christianity on her social media. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, it seems like she is using her religion to judge other people. For instance, her take on Islam and the Israel-Palestine situation will have you in shock.

Essentially, Chrisean is saying that the people of Palestine are in a conflict because they are not followers of Jesus Christ. “They don’t believe in Jesus,” Chrisean Rock said. “So that’s why it’s happening right there.” She then went on to criticize how Muslims worship and even implied that they are unsanitary people. “I seen videos where they pray at. It’s cockroaches and infested with … so, what is God trying to tell us?” Rock asked. “What is the message being the chaos. Yeah, we know war, the war. But things always happen for a reason and it’s happening.” 

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Chrisean Rock Gets Into Politics

She went on to talk about how Muslims pray to Allah and not Jesus. It was all bizarre, and she understandably enraged a lot of people. “That’s where Jesus was born at but it’s like a lot of people over there, they don’t pray to Jesus. They praying to Allah and they saying Jesus just was a prophet. So, I thought it had something to do with that,” the reality star stated. “Here she go….. more religion talk while she not abiding by not a word of it…. Then talking about Muslims… smh,” one person wrote on Live Bitez. “I think she need to worry bout herself here in the U.S.,” said another.

What Chrisean and many others fail to realize is that there are many Christians living in Palestine. Therefore nullifying anything the reality star said. Either way, getting into politics probably wasn’t the best idea for her. Let us know what you think about what she said, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the entertainment world. We will always keep you informed.

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Kodak Black Supports Israeli Hostages & Advocates For Their Freedom In New Clip

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Kodak Black is currently in federal custody on drug-related charges, but not all of his public statements and developments fall under that negative light. As a complex figure in the hip-hop world right now, he’s always felt pulled apart at both ends: one of which shows the dark side of his struggles, and another that sees him try to emerge to the light from within them. On that last note, TMZ recently obtained a video of the Florida rapper reportedly recorded before he went back into federal prison. In it, he calls for the liberation of Israeli hostages in the conflict between the nation’s government and Hamas terrorists.

This conflict took thousands of civilian lives thus far, and with things not getting any better, hopefully this message reaches fans who wouldn’t have batted an eye otherwise. In addition, Kodak Black also showed off a ring of the Star of David and shouted out his Hebrew and Haitian heritage. Another cause for which he’s been a light advocate of is drug treatment reform, something which the court denied him during this recent incarceration. Given all of Yak’s legal complications up to this point, this will likely be a very tough case to navigate.

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Kodak Black Speaks On Israel-Hamas Conflict: Watch

However, at least his legal team seems committed to defending their client fairly as the prosecution builds their case. Kodak Black’s attorney Bradford Cohen recently denied that his client had cocaine, and alleged that authorities found Percocet instead. As such, this suggests that the case built against him could fall under false pretenses in the public eye, ones which are crucial to dispel in hearings and legal developments. Maybe this will prove to turn the Pistolz & Pearlz artist’s case around, although it seems so deep into parole violations and complications that it seems unlikely.

Meanwhile, it’s still heartening to see him speak out on wider humanitarian issues despite being busy with his own problems. After all, there’s a lot of advocacy and important conversations that many artists have so much power to speak on, but refuse to engage with. With another baby boy reportedly on the way in 2024, we hope that the 26-year-old continues to assume accountability, find this balance of messaging and career success, and lead a more fulfilling life. For more news and the latest updates on Kodak Black, stick around on HNHH.

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Kanye West Apologizes To Jewish Community Mere Hours After Israeli MMA Fighter Writes Ye’s Name On Missile Headed To Gaza

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Kanye West has made plenty of inflammatory comments about the Jewish community over the last couple of years or so. Overall, it has been pretty disgusting to watch play out. Furthermore, Ye has been showcasing a ton of Nazi-inspired imagery amid his rollout for Vultures. Fans feel as though they cannot take it anymore, and there is no doubt that the whole thing is pretty distressing. Having said that, it seems like Ye has decided to have a change of heart and apologize.

Below, you can find an Instagram post from Ye in Hebrew. However, what is interesting about all of this is it comes mere hours after a story involving former MMA fighter Haim Gozali. According to TMZ, the Israeli soldier wrote Ye’s name on a rocket that was intended for Gaza. Overall, it is unknown whether Ye’s apology was a direct response to this. Although when you think of the timing, it is interesting. However, Ye could just be feeling like an apology is warranted given the fact that it is the Holidays.

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Kanye West Speaks

 
 
 
 
 
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“I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions,” Ye wrote. “It was not my intention to hurt or demean, and I deeply regret any pain I may have caused. I am committed to starting with myself and learning from this experience to ensure greater sensitivity and understanding More in the future. Your forgiveness is important to me, and I am committed to making amends and promoting unity.”

No matter what, it is refreshing to see Ye attempt to write his wrongs. While the damage might be done for some, this could be a jumping off point for Ye to begin doing the work to rebuild whatever trust he has lost. Let us know what you think of Ye and his apology, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Floyd Mayweather Receives “Champion Of Israel” Award

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Floyd Mayweather has received the “Champion of Israel” Award for his contribution to Israeli relief efforts following an incursion into southern Israel by Hamas on October 7. The award, presented to Mayweather at a ceremony in Miami, was backed by Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency service. The ceremony also served as a fundraising, with over $4 million reportedly raised to further Israeli relief efforts. Mayweather received the award from two close friends who have worked with him on his efforts to help Israel.

Mayweather’s primary contribution to the state of Israel was a supply drop made by his private jet. In mid-October, Mayweather’s jet brought 5000 lbs of supplies to Israel, carrying everything from food to flak jackets. Furthermore, Mayweather has been vocally supportive of Israel on social media and participated in several pro-Israel marches in the United States.

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Israel-Palestine Conflict: Latest Updates

Israel has continued a ground offensive in southern Gaza despite increasing international pressure for a ceasefire. On Tuesday, 153 nations of the United Nations voted in favor of demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. 10 nations, including the US and UK, opposed the resolution while a further 23 abstained. While the US continued to back Israel on the chamber floor, President Biden has warned the nation that their “indiscriminate bombing” of Gaza is rapidly causing Israel to lose much of their international support. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a blanket rejection of the ceasefire resolution. Furthermore, Netanyahu said Israel would “fight until the end”.

Furthermore, over 17,000 Palestinians have died since fighting broke out on October 7, according to Gaza’s health ministry. Meanwhile, nine Israeli Army soldiers are reported to have been killed this week in what the Israeli military has called an “ambush” in Gaza City. Elsewhere, a different war is raging across campuses in the United States as Zionist groups claim that Jewish students and faculty are facing open calls of genocide from pro-Palestinian activists. Two Massachusetts schools, MIT and Harvard, have become focal points of this outrage.

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Israel & Hamas Complete 2nd Prisoner Swap

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Hamas and Israel completed a second prisoner swap on Saturday night. In doing so, Hamas freed 13 Israelis and 4 Thai nationals while Israel set 39 Palestinians free. The hostage exchange is part of a four-day pause in the war between the two sides. Hamas originally captured around 240 hostages during their attack on October 7.

Israel Defense Forces said in a statement on Friday that the first hostages “underwent an initial medical assessment inside Israeli territory” and soldiers would accompany them to hospitals “where they will be reunited with their families.” According to NBC News, a senior Israeli government official told the outlet that the agreement came as a result of pressure from President Joe Biden. “Just a couple of days ago, Biden came with the final deal saying a five-day pause and Netanyahu said four days,” they told the outlet. “This deal was a Biden deal, not a Netanyahu deal.”

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Israel Releases Dozens Of Palestinian Prisoners

People gesture from a Red Cross bus carrying Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jails in exchange for hostages released by Hamas from the Gaza. Strip, in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, on November 26, 2023. Israel’s prison service said 39 Palestinian detainees were released on November 26, 2023 under the terms of a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The announcement came after 13 Israeli hostages were freed in the Palestinian territory under the deal, along with three Thais as well as a Russian-Israeli dual citizen. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP) (Photo by FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)

Not everyone has had a positive response to the hostage deal. Former President Donald Trump took a subtle shot at Biden while discussing the agreement on Saturday. “Has anybody noticed that Hamas has returned people from other Countries but, so far, has not returned one American Hostage?” he wrote on Truth Social. “There is only one reason for that, NO RESPECT FOR OUR COUNTRY OR OUR LEADERSHIP. This is a very sad and dark period of America!”

Hamas is expected to release 50 hostages, while Israel will free 150 Palestinian prisoners as part of the swap. Be on the lookout for further updates on HotNewHipHop.

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Kid Cudi Voices Support For “Free Palestine,” Says He Can’t “Remain Silent”

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Kid Cudi voiced his support for Palestine on Instagram, Sunday, amid Israel’s ongoing retaliation for Hamas’ terror attacks on October 7. After those incidents resulted in the deaths of more than 1,400 people, Israel’s military has killed over 9,000 people living in Gaza, including large percentages of women and children, according to CNN.

“I can’t watch what’s happening in the world and remain silent,” Cudi began his lengthy post. “I can’t imagine the pain people are feeling. Seeing their entire neighborhoods bombed, losing generations of family members, parents crying over their children’s lifeless bodies, communities turning into mass graves, people digging through rubble of their homes in hopes of finding remains of their loved ones.”

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Protesters Demonstrate Support For Palestine In Washington D.C.

11/04/2023 Washington DC, USA. Jewish men hold hands with other demonstrators during a demonstration of solidarity with Palestinians.
Demonstrators gathered in Freedom Plaza for a rally supporting Palestinians in Washington, DC, on November 4, 2023. The rally came in the wake of a tragic conflict that began on October 7, 2023, when Palestinian Hamas militants from the Gaza Strip launched a surprise attack in southern Israel, resulting in thousands of casualties, both Israeli and Palestinian. This escalation led Israel to declare war on Hamas in Gaza the following day. (Photo by Ali Khaligh / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by ALI KHALIGH/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

“I recognize that there’s more to the story than what’s happened over these past few weeks. And it goes without saying, I love my Jewish brothers and sisters and condemn any violence towards them,” he added. “Your losses are unimaginable and you are all in my prayers. My prayers also go out to the hostages and their families, may they be returned safely.” Check out the full statement below.

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Cudi is far from the only hip-hop artist to speak out in support of Palestine in recent weeks. On Saturday, Macklemore spoke at a “Free Palestine” rally in Washington D.C., labeling Israel’s treatment of Palestinians a “genocide.” Be on the lookout for further updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict on HotNewHipHop.

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“DJ Khaled Is A B*tch” Becomes Viral Pro-Palestine Sentiment Amid Rapper’s Silence On Middle East Conflict

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The internet continues to hate on DJ Khaled for remaining silent on the Israel-Palestine conflict. It has been nearly a month since an incursion into Israel by the militant organization Hamas led to a full-scale war between Israel and the two enclaves that form Palestine. While other celebrities who initially remained silent have since spoken out, Khaled – who is Palestinian – has not formally spoken about the war. Furthermore, this has led to criticism from the likes of DJ Vlad, who said that Khaled’s voice would be “powerful.”

Things reached a fervor pitch this weekend after a image of a woman holding a Khaled-oriented sign at a pro-Palestinian march in Paris went viral. The perfectly-framed image sees the woman looking directly at the camera while holding a handwritten sign. Reading “DJ Khaled is a b-tch”, the sign became a major rallying cry. This weekend saw millions of people around the world marching in solidarity with Palestine and amplifying calls for a ceasefire.

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Israel-Palestine: Latest Updates

This week will mark one month since the deadly Hamas incursion into southern Israel that led to all-out war. With the Palestinian death toll alone nearing 10,000, the past week has been focused on calls for a ceasefire. As Israeli troops surrounded Gaza City, reports emerged of the US warning Israel that there was an expiration date on their support. With public support in the US for Israel rapidly eroding, State Department officials reportedly told Israel that they could not unequivocally support them forever.

Meanwhile, scores of reports of atrocities against civilians continue to flood in. Earlier in the week, the story of an Israeli airstrike targeting an ambulance went viral. Israeli sources made unsubstantiated claims that Hamas was using the ambulance to move military equipment. Elsewhere, many were left dead on November 5 after multiple airstrikes on a refugee camp in Gaza. Additionally, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken also traveled to Iran. His hope is to stop the conflict from spilling over into other parts of the region.

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Macklemore Speaks At “Free Palestine” Rally In D.C.: “This Is A Genocide”

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Macklemore labeled Israel’s treatment of Palestinians a “genocide” while speaking at a “Free Palestine” rally in Washington D.C. on Saturday. The demonstration was held in protest of Israel’s latest retaliation for Hamas’ terror attacks on October 7, which killed more than 1,400 people. In response, Israel’s military has killed over 9,000 people living in Gaza, including large percentages of women and children, all according to reports from CNN.

“I didn’t expect to be on a microphone,” Macklemore told the crowd, as noted by Billboard. “There are thousands of people here more qualified to speak on the issue of a free Palestine than myself. But I will say this: They told me to be quiet. They told me to do my research, to go back, that it’s too complex to say something, right? To be silent in this moment. In the last three weeks, I’ve gone back and I’ve done some research … I’m teachable. I don’t know enough. But I know enough that this is a genocide.”

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Macklemore Performs At Lollapalooza

BERLIN, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 10: Macklemore performs live on stage during a concert at day 2 of Lollapalooza Berlin 2023 at Olympiapark on September 10, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Gina Wetzler/Redferns)

Saturday isn’t the first time Macklemore has spoken out on the issue. On October 19, he also released a statement on social media. He wrote at the time: “I have been in fear. I have felt a literal lump in my throat and I cannot stay silent any longer. I condemn the murder of any human. The bombings, kidnappings and murder of the Israeli people carried out by Hamas was horrific in every way imaginable. My heart deeply hurts for the Israelis that lost loved ones to such an abomination. As a father I cannot imagine if one my kids was at that festival, or was still missing after being kidnapped. It is absolutely unfathomable. But killing innocent humans in retaliation as collective punishment is not the answer. That is why I am supporting the people around the world who are calling for a ceasefire.”

Macklemore is far from the first voice in the music industry to speak out on the conflict. After being criticized for his silence, Drake recently signed a letter penned to President Joe Biden calling for a ceasefire in the region.

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