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4batz Announces First Headlining Tour: ‘Thank U, Jada’

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rising R&B star 4batz has announced his first headlining tour, Thank U, Jada. This milestone marks a significant achievement in his music career. 4batz initially gained attention with his debut track, “act i: stickers ’99,” but his follow-up single, “act ii: date @ 8,” propelled him into the spotlight. This song, showcasing a softer side of his raw yet polished sound, quickly went viral, earning him a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 77 and climbing to No. 16 on the Hot R&B Songs chart.

His debut mixtape, U made me a st4r, released on May 3rd, shot to number 1 on Apple Music’s Top US Albums within 24 hours. The mixtape, primarily written and produced by 4batz, debuted at No. 2 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart, earning him a place on Billboard’s annual 21 Under 21 list for 2024. Recently, 4batz received his first award nomination for BET’s “Best New Artist.”

The Thank U, Jada tour will kick off this summer, featuring headline shows across North America with stops in major cities including Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, and more. The tour will start in Chicago, Illinois, and conclude in Oakland, California on Saturday, August 10th. Artist presale tickets and VIP packages will be available Thursday, June 6, at 10 a.m. local time using the pre-sale code Batman. General ticket sales will begin at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, June 7. For more information and ticket purchases, visit 4batz’s official website.

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Jada Pinkett Smith Fends Off Home Invasion By Herself: Report

February 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jada Pinkett Smith, according to law enforcement sources who spoke to TMZ, just faced a pretty potentially harrowing experience in her L.A. home. Moreover, she reportedly scared off two men in hoodies who climbed up to her balcony to attempt to break into her home. When they saw that the actress was home a little before 8PM, her presence and her acknowledgement of the men made them run away. Then, police arrived at the scene, and the culprits had already sped off and could not be found while officials responded to the incident. It’s unclear whether this was a targeted attack against Will Smith’s partner or just a couple of guys trying to hit some nice homes in Los Angeles.

Furthermore, deputies apparently opened an attempted burglary report, and launched an investigation into Jada Pinkett Smith’s case. However, one aspect of this brush with danger that folks asked questions about is whether Will Smith was there. Cops don’t believe he was (although they can’t confirm for sure), and social media users took this as a chance to re-open the conversation around their relationship dynamic. You might recall how much of a hot topic this was towards the end of 2023, and how much we learned about confirmed or alleged developments in their romantic life.

Jada Pinkett Smith At The Miami Book Fair 2023

Jada Pinkett Smith Home Invasion Burglary Entertainment News — MIAMI, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 12: Jada Pinkett Smith speaks onstage at An Evening With Jada Pinkett Smith In Conversation With Lena Waithe during the 2023 Miami Book Fair at Miami Dade College on November 12, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

Of course, this also involved people calling Jada Pinkett Smith out for her revelations about Tupac Shakur. That was among the spiciest and most gossip-fueling aspects of her Will Smith reveals last year, and one that isn’t fully resolved yet. Regardless of all this, we can imagine that this was a very scary situation, and that the Baltimore native would much rather deal with Internet drama than with burglars. Hopefully this doesn’t keep existing as a trend, as folks like Keanu Reeves and Lena Waithe faced similar incidents recently.

Meanwhile, the Smiths’ marriage seems stronger than it was in recent years, and that’s all that folks needed to hear. Maybe this is another situation that influences how they move, how they spend time together, or what their dynamic will look like. Only time will tell at the end of the day. For more news and the latest updates on Jada Pinkett Smith, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Jada Kingdom Clowns Stefflon Don On Instagram Live: Watch

January 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jada Kingdom and Stefflon Don remain locked in the hip-hop and dancehall beef battlefield, both on wax and on social media. While fans are still debating who “won” in this situation between the two, apparently stemming from their previous romantic links to Burna Boy, they are also giving plenty of ammo for both bases to use. Moreover, Jada recently hopped on Instagram Live to troll a little bit by playing one of Stefflon’s diss tracks against her, “Dead Gyal Talking,” which is the “sequel” to “Dead Gyal Walking.” Overall, it seemed like she was just having some fun playing the track, perhaps as a way to suggest a victory lap.

Furthermore, most of this feud manifested in the form of diss tracks from one artist to another. Not only that, but they grew deeply personal, and fans wonder whether it’s even possible for this to clear up or die down in the coming months. For example, Jada Kingdom previously dropped “Steff Lazarus,” in which she accused Stefflon Don of sacrificing her family for the fame. The Birmingham MC denied any and all claims, whereas the Jamaican singer stood by her allegations.

Jada Kingdom Plays Stefflon Don’s Diss Track On IG Live: Watch

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However, these aren’t the only two players that entered the court in this feud, although they are the main pieces. Asian Doll recently stepped in to defend Stefflon Don and make some scandalous and combative remarks of her own. For one, she blasted Jada Kingdom on Twitter, who fired back with some presumptions about her, and kept the fire up with one response after another. We’ll see if more celebrities start picking sides in this spat, although it seems far too personal and un-impactful to do so.

Meanwhile, we know at least one artist wants this beef to end, and that’s none other than Sean Paul. He recently called for a ceasefire in the back-and-forth disses, a plea that we’ll see very soon if it actually ends up manifesting. Still, we wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes these artists’ claim to 2024 fame. On that note, check back in with HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Jada Kingdom and Stefflon Don.

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Will Smith Vibes With Jada Pinkett Lookalike At Art Basel Miami

December 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Will Smith recently hit up Art Basel Miami over the week with what we thought was a familiar face. Rather, it turns out that he was just hanging out with someone who looks a lot like Jada Pinkett Smith, if only for her shaved head. There weren’t any real signs of chemistry, PDA, or clear interactions between the two, so keep those rumors to yourself. You can check out pictures of the two with the “Via” link at the end of the article. Given all the drama that emerged around the Smith’s relationship over recent years (particularly months), these kinds of rumors probably won’t slow down. The irony is that Jada’s alopecia is what warrants the comparison to this woman, and is also the core of her husband’s Oscars slap that she believes saved their marriage.

“After all those years trying to figure out if I would leave Will’s side, it took that slap for me to see I will never leave him,” Jada Pinkett Smith told the Daily Mail in an interview published on Saturday (December 9). “Who knows where our relationship would be if that hadn’t happened?” What’s more is that she called Will Smith’s actions towards Chris Rock “the holy slap.” According to the actress, “so many positive things came after it,” and though their relationship isn’t perfect, it’s definitely on an upward trend after a lot of airing out… for better or worse.

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett At The 2022 Critics Choice Awards

Will Smith Jada Pinkett Lookalike Miami Art Basel Hip Hop News — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 13: Will and Jada Pinkett Smith attend the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)

However, it’s also interesting that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett aren’t spending that much time together these days. Still, for big things like Thanksgiving and their children performing at the Camp Flog Gnaw festival recently, they present a united front. As such, we’d guess that they probably just have very busy schedules or are prioritizing some “me time” for themselves to balance out their dynamic. They also have their own projects to handle, such as the Fresh Prince’s upcoming flick with Michael B. Jordan, I Am Legend 2.

Meanwhile, at the Red Sea International Film Festival on Saturday, he reflected on his personal life. “I have made tons of mistakes. Fame is a unique monster. You can’t get too excited when people say good things about you because then when people say bad things about you, you struggle and suffer more. I have to be clear about who I am and what I am attempting to do in the world. I have to be clear about who I am and what I am attempting to do in the world, I cannot depend on others applauding me for me to stay focused on my mission. And at the same time, I am deeply human. And I am in the process of perfecting my virtue.” For more news and the latest updates on Will Smith and Jada Pinkett, stick around on HNHH.

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Jadakiss Blasts Casino For Alleged Racial Profiling After They Kick Him Out

December 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jadakiss is one of the most enduring and consistently great rappers in the culture, and a staple of lyricism and work ethic. Still, not everyone is caught up to this reality, and a casino staff recently got his staunch ire for treating him with alleged disdain. Moreover, the New York MC called out The Nomad in Las Vegas after they kicked him out as he gambled for unknown reasons. While he was spending and losing) a lot of money, the venue workers still asked him to leave, which was a bizarre interaction. The LOX legend remarked on his absurd wealth when commenting on his desire to never return, and even alluded to racism being the driving force behind this act.

“That was nasty,” the person behind the camera said in the video below. “Don’t worry about it, we at 5 million, don’t worry. We good, go.” “Don’t ever gamble at The Nomad ever again!” Jadakiss stated in the clip. “Last Usher show is tomorrow, I don’t know what happened. I’ve been gambling in here since Wednesday, I’m a tax-paying citizen. I’ve been losing my shirt, socks, everything! They coming to me at the end of the night talking about, ‘I need your…’ I didn’t lose that much, and I didn’t win nothing! Is this racial profiling? I’m out of here, I’m never coming back. And I’m a millionaire.“

Jadakiss Left Furious After Casino Kicks Him Out: Watch

Even though Jada has an incredible career, he also has plenty of moments like these that are more frustrating– just like anyone else has them. In fact, he recently recalled his worst show ever to Dave East, which was more embarrassing than angering in comparison to this moment. “It was probably our first European tour, late ’90s in London and I ran out of underwear,” the 48-year-old recalled. “One of my homies from my block here lived in London too. So I’m like, ‘Yo Nerf, I need some boxers for the show. He’s like, ‘Don’t worry I got you.’ We looking and there’s nothing, though. I had a pair of Speedos. I had the worst s**ts ever. It was my worst show ever in life. I felt horrible.”

Meanwhile, at least he’s enjoying a lot of shows today. The D-Block affiliate recently gave 50 Cent his flowers and praised his The Final Lap Tour. Let’s just hope that he doesn’t forget this incident the next time they invite him to gamble after a concert. For more news and the latest updates on Jadakiss, come back to HNHH.

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Boosie Badazz Jokes About Jada Pinkett Smith & Tupac: “That’s That Cherry Love”

November 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Boosie Badazz is a very outspoken figure; is anyone surprised he’s got something to say about the Jada Pinkett Smith and Tupac drama? Moreover, he recently sat down with DJ Vlad of VladTV for an interview, and they eventually discussed all the stories that the actress has been so keen to tell about the legendary rapper. However, the Baton Rouge MC didn’t really roast her in these remarks; rather, he cracked jokes with Vlad and made some hefty accusations. One of these was that ‘Pac actually took Jada’s virginity, a romantic bond that she’s denied, and both men were pretty clear that this is just speculation and their own wild theories.

Furthermore, Boosie and Vlad spoke on the various claims that the Baltimore native’s made about the West Coast hip-hop icon. These include his alopecia condition, his proposal to her, and a whole lot more. In fact, the “Wipe Em Down” hitmaker confessed that he loved Jada Pinkett Smith- and still does, to a degree, as she still arouses him. “The Internet is undefeated,” he conceded when talking about the variety of memes that propped up as a result of these bombshell statements.

Boosie Speaks On Tupac & Jada Pinkett Smith’s Relationship

Regardless of these jokes, Boosie stood by his belief that Jada and Tupac had some sort of bond that went further than a friendship. He remarked on the many years that they spent together, their rough lives in Baltimore, and how devoted they both were to each other. Of course, there’s a gaggle of fans, social media users, and regular folk that are pushing these very same ideas. In regard to these theories and the 40-year-old’s own speculation, he had this to say: “The questions be complicated, but the answer is simple.”

Meanwhile, he also has some thoughts on another ‘Pac story these days: the arrest of his alleged murderer, Keefe D. That’s another tale with a lot of conspiracies and differing views on it, one that will hopefully be more clarified in court. We’ll have to wait and see what happens, and just how much truth there is behind celebrities’ assumptions on the whole ordeal. For more news on Boosie, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Tupac Shakur, check back in with HNHH.

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Jada Kingdom Shares Flowers From Pardison Fontaine Amid Megan Thee Stallion Cheating Rumors

November 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The Internet went ablaze on Friday morning (November 3) due to Megan Thee Stallion’s solo comeback single, “Cobra.” Moreover, fans are pointing to a particular set of lines on the track that suggest that her former partner Pardison Fontaine cheated on her. “Pulled up, caught him cheatin’, gettin’ his d**k sucked in the same spot I’m sleepin’,” the Houston MC raps on the song. “Lord, give me a break, I don’t know how much more of this s**t I can take.” However, despite a lot of fan speculation and gossip running around this, Fontaine’s new boo is here to defend him for better or worse.

Moreover, Jada Kingdom recently posted a bouquet of flowers that Pardison Fontaine apparently got for her, amid all this cheating drama. As such, not only does it show that they’re still going strong, but it also implies that he has her full support on this matter. As of writing this article, it doesn’t look like Megan Thee Stallion has elaborated further on this interpretation of these bars, whether it’s only as related to Pardi or roping Jada Kingdom into this. Either way, having another person integrated into this equation will certainly make things much spicier.

Jada Kingdom Supports Pardison Fontaine As Megan Thee Stallion Fans Drag Him

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However, that seems to come at a cost, that being Pardison Fontaine’s privacy and peace online, and we can’t imagine it will get easier. For example, he had to limit Instagram comments on his page because, following the release of “Cobra,
die-hard Megan Thee Stallion supporters began to attack him and drag him online. As much as fans want to defend, protect, and advocate for their favorites, especially someone who’s gone through as much as Meg, it’s never healthy or useful to harass individuals for situations like these. This is a relationship issue, not a shooting or a lawsuit for unfair contracts, and their personal lives are the only thing at stake here.

Meanwhile, hopefully that hate train dies down and listeners can instead focus on the emotional and artistic growth that Tina Snow clearly wants to communicate with her music. With this new phase in her career, a lot of that process will consist of unpacking her past and crafting a new way to move in the future. We wish that Megan Thee Stallion can heal in this way in her personal life and not worry about what her fans are saying about it. For more news on her, Pardison Fontaine, and Jada Kingdom, log back into HNHH.

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Jadakiss Is Star-Struck By His New Chain Honoring The LOX’s D-Block Label

September 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Through their record label, D-Block, and many other avenues, The LOX established themselves as a premier New York hip-hop group. Moreover, their legacy and impact continues to thrive and be celebrated to this day, whether physically, culturally, or emotionally. For example, Jadakiss now has a big, shiny, and luxurious new chain to commemorate D-Bloc, courtesy of celebrity jeweler Paul Mazza. It’s a pricey and extravagant piece, but one that Mazza clearly feels particularly proud of given its meaning within rap. Furthermore, on Thursday (September 28), he took to Instagram to share the chain, and the Yonkers MC reacted quite excitedly to it.

“I greatly appreciate @jadakiss giving me the opportunity to make such an iconic symbol of unity that has shaped the game of hip-hop,” Paul Mazza captioned the post. “The pendant is dripping with over 60tcw [total carat weight] in pure Mazza.” Meanwhile, Jadakiss couldn’t help but express his shock and awe at the piece. “That’s *nsane, man, that’s *nsane,” he remarked in the background of a clip of the chain. “This s**t doin’ the macarena!” Overall, it’s a fittingly eye-catching set of jewelry for the 48-year-old, who’s made rap fans turn heads for years now.

Jadakiss Couldn’t Be Happier With His D-Block Chain

What’s more is that this wasn’t all that blew Jada’s mind online recently. Given that he came out as a special guest for 50 Cent’s The Final Lap tour several times, it’s no surprise that he would have some great things to say about it. “For the music that we do, to see n***as up in that kind of caliber, from our cloth of music to have that kind of production and see my n***as up there, that s**t is incredible,” Jadakiss recently remarked in a clip that emerged on social media. “I encourage n***as to see this.

“Beyonce, you better catch that Final Lap Tour,” he concluded. “Drake and 21, the Final Lap. Beyonce, Taylor Swift, catch it. Who else I say? For hardcore hip-hop lovers and you could only cop one [ticket]?” For more news and the latest updates on Jadakiss and The LOX, check back in with HNHH.

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Jadakiss Tells The Story Of His Worst Show Ever To Dave East

September 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As a seasoned veteran in the rap game, Jadakiss has a couple of disastrous concert moments in his memory bank. Moreover, he recently shared one of these, which he believes was the worst, to Dave East on HipHopWired’s I Got Questions series. The two New York lyricists spoke on a variety of topics too, ranging from their respective career trajectories and their experiences on the road, which led to this story. Furthermore, Jada explained that this happened during The LOX’s first European tour. To sum his tale up with the moral of the story: when you’re traveling for a long time, always pack extra underwear.

“It was probably our first European tour, late ’90s in London and I ran out of underwear,” Jadakiss told Dave East. “One of my homies from my block here lived in London too. So I’m like, ‘Yo Nerf, I need some boxers for the show. He’s like, ‘Don’t worry I got you.’ We looking and there’s nothing, though. I had a pair of Speedos. I had the worst s**ts ever. It was my worst show ever in life. I felt horrible. These s**ts- there wasn’t even boxer briefs. They was boy shorts- the KD, London Euro joints. No matter what happens, overpack underwear.”

Jadakiss Performing At The HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash

Jadakiss Underwear Worst Show Dave East Hip Hop News — ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 17: Rapper Jadakiss performs onstage during 2023 HOT 107.9’s Birthday Bash at State Farm Arena on June 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Hopefully this didn’t happen to the Yonkers MC again, but it’s a small blemish in an illustrious path full of amazing performances. Whether it’s his standout Verzuz appearance, festivals, or just his raw commitment to the art of live hip-hop and freestyling, Jadakiss is always on point on stage. It’s no surprise, then, that for his place in the rap game, the newer generation holds a lot of respect and admiration for him. For example, during a July interview with EBONY, Metro Boomin named the 28-year-old among his dream collabs.

“I have this long list written out of all the people I would love working with,” the star producer remarked. “Working with Nas on Spider-Verse was the first time I got to do something with him. My mom loved him and used to play his songs all the time. So, I used to go out and buy his albums when I was young. But as far as other dream collabs, man, Jadakiss, 50, Snoop. Honestly, I don’t want to keep going because I don’t want to leave anyone out.” For more news and the latest updates on Jadakiss and Dave East, come back to HNHH.

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