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SOURCE SPORTS: Wilson and Stewart Lead USA to Dominant 102-76 Victory Over Japan in Olympic Opener

July 30, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In a team loaded with WNBA stars, the last two MVPs shone brightest for Team USA in their 102-76 win over Japan in the Group Phase opener. The game, a rematch of the 2021 Gold Medal Game, saw A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart dominate, combining for 46 points. Wilson posted 24 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks, while Stewart added 22 points and 8 rebounds, leveraging their size advantage against Japan.

Brittney Griner supported their efforts, who grabbed nine rebounds and 3 assists, and Sabrina Ionescu hit three 3-pointers and dished out five assists. Kelsey Plum also contributed 11 points and 3 assists. The Americans shot an impressive 54.6% from the field and assisted on 35 of their 38 baskets, achieving a remarkable 92.1% assist rate. Chelsea Gray was pivotal in orchestrating the offense, with 13 assists in just 20 minutes.

Veteran Diana Taurasi made history by stepping onto the court for her sixth consecutive Olympic Games, the most in Women’s Basketball history, first appearing in Athens in 2004. She added 2 points and 3 rebounds in the win.

Japan managed to stay within reach during the first half, trailing 22-15 after the first quarter and 50-39 at halftime. However, the USA pulled away in the second half. Mai Yamamoto stood out for Japan, hitting 5-of-11 from three-point range, finishing with more threes than the entire USA squad, who shot just 4-of-20 from deep. Japan ended the game shooting 15-of-39 (38.5%) from beyond the arc.

The USA extended its Olympic win streak to 56 games with this victory. Next, the Americans will face Belgium on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, while Japan will take on Germany at 5 a.m. ET.

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Megan Thee Stallion Flaunts Her Curves In Edgy Black Fit After “Mamushi” Video Shoot

July 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s been a busy month for Megan Thee Stallion, and it looks like she has even more exciting things on the way. She’s currently preparing to wrap up her “Hot Girl Summer” tour with some final shows in the U.S., but before that, she stopped in Japan to shoot a music video. The video in question will accompany her fan-favorite Megan track with Yuki Chiba, “Mamushi.”

Today, Meg took to Instagram to share a series of photos from her trip, posing in an edgy black outfit. In her caption, she expressed how much she loves Japan and isn’t looking forward to heading back home. “I I never want to leave ,” she wrote. “MAMUSHI VIDEO SHOOT FINISHED .”

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She complemented her unique look with plenty of Japanese-inspired temporary back tattoos and some simple silver jewelry. Fans are loving the “Hiss” performer’s latest batch of photos, and can’t wait to see her upcoming music video. These are far from the only shots she’s shared from her trip, however. Earlier this week, she paused a shopping trip to show off an eye-catching all-denim look, which she paired with a bright red bob. She also recently stepped out in a bold cow-inspired hat, a furry Louis Vuitton bag, and some cow print nails.

An upcoming music video isn’t the only thing she has to look forward to either, as she’s currently gearing up to drop her very own tequila brand. She also recently teamed up with Bread Of Life, Inc. to help provide Houston’s senior citizens with generators following Hurricane Beryl’s devasting impact on her hometown. What do you think of Megan Thee Stallion’s new Japanese photo dump? Are you looking forward to seeing her “Mamushi” music video? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Megan Thee Stallion Lands In Japan To Film “Mamushi” Music Video

July 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion has revealed that she’s landed in Japan to film a music video for her song, “Mamushi.” She made the announcement on Instagram, earlier this week, before teasing a return to Washington D.C. for her next concert. In the caption of a recap from her London show on the Hot Girl Summer Tour, she wrote: “London was a movie [five star emojis] We just landed in Japan for thee MAMUSHI VIDEO [three hand clap emojis] Then DC hotties I’m coming to youuuu [four fire emojis].”

Fans in the comments section were hype about the tour. “You were perfect, genuinely one of the best experiences of my life,” one user wrote. Another added: “Continue to grind and stay focused Meg! I’m always rooting for you sis.” One more fan asked: “And Otaku Hot Girl music video too rightttttttt??????????”

Megan Thee Stallion Performs At The BET Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 30: Megan performs onstage at the 2024 BET Awards at Peacock Theater on June 30, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Megan released “Mamushi” on her new self-titled album, which she dropped last month. On the song, she collaborated with Japanese artist, Yuki Chiba, formerly known as KOHH. It’s been a major hit on TikTok, debuting at number 12 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart. It also marked Chiba’s first-ever entry into the US Billboard Hot 100. Megan as a whole peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200.

Megan Thee Stallion Reveals She’s Landed In Japan

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Megan’s trip to the U.K. wasn’t all positive. She also made headlines as fans of Tory Lanez heckled her in public. Check out Megan’s latest post on Instagram above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Megan Thee Stallion and the Hot Girl Summer Tour on HotNewHipHop.

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Megan Thee Stallion Shows Off Her Trip To Japan In Music Video For “Otaku Hot Girl”

July 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion is a little bit of nerd if you were not aware already. That is especially true in relation to her love of the Japanese culture and the world of anime. Earlier this year, the H-Town Hottie became a Hiroshima Hottie, as she explored Tokyo and all it had to offer. Her fans, and lots of thirsty men alike, were absolutely loving the cosplay thirst traps she was feeding them. Furthermore, it seemed like Megan had a great time throughout her trip because some of that fandom makes it onto her self-titled LP. There are two tracks on MEGAN that display this adoration, and those include “Mamushi” and “Otaku Hot Girl”. In terms of the song itself, the latter is one of the catchiest on the record. It features the hitmaker spit some speedy flows, all while including some nods to anime characters. Because of all of these reasons, it is no surprise that “Otaku Hot Girl” is one of the few tracks to receive a music video.

Unlike the visuals for “BOA”, which are extremely flashy and seamlessly edited, “Otaku Hot Girl” is more of a B-roll. It includes various clips and photos from Megan’s trip to Japan. From trying to the local grub to walking in different stores, it includes it all. There is also a sneak peek of the photo shoot for the Hot Girl Summer Tour promo, which is a cool touch. For Megan, she continues to be at the top of her game. This set of visuals comes after an opening BET Award Show performance and an interview with Shannon Sharpe. This is her world, and we are just existing in it.

Megan The Stallion “Otaku Hot Girl” Music Video

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Kanye West “Performs” At Japanese Pro Wrestling Event

June 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

When you hear “performance,” you would assume that it’s an artist doing whatever they did in their music in a live setting, but Kanye West might be the biggest artist alive who’s actively challenging that definition. Moreover, a clip recently surfaced of him “performing” at a Japanese pro wrestling event, although he was just in the ring miming “CARNIVAL” to the crowd. Still, we can’t criticize too much; after all, seeing Ye (even with his currently misguided and tarnished public-facing persona) is seeing Ye. Some other reports on the matter suggest that Alexander Wang organized this event over the weekend with Joshi promotion TJPW and that Ty Dolla $ign was in attendance, as well.

Furthermore, this was a bizarre thing for folks to witness online with no context, but it seems like folks had a great time nonetheless. Of course, Kanye West has a lot to deal with whenever he returns to the United States, although he’s probably handling that wherever he goes. A former Yeezy employee recently sued him for alleged sexual harassment, and other allegations emerged about his supposed misconduct. It included a lot of salacious claims accusing Ye of making non-consensual sexual advances and sending inappropriate texts and images.

Kanye West Graces Japan With A Pro Wrestling Event Appearance

Ye performed Vultures last night at a Pro Wrestling Event in Japan pic.twitter.com/pOieGyvJxU

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As far as the music side of things, Kanye West is in some hot water right now for much more light, but almost equally disseminated reasons. If you didn’t catch it online over the past few days, Rich The Kid previewed what’s presumably a verse from Ye for the “Gimme A Second” remix off of Rich’s upcoming album, Life’s A Gamble. There was a particularly bad “sexist” bar somewhere in there that was a hot topic on sites like Twitter for a second. But just like with most of the Chicago artist’s many antics, folks quickly moved onto something else.

Meanwhile, we still have very little idea of how the aforementioned sexual harassment lawsuit will develop. Kanye West plans to countersue the former Yeezy employee and denied any and all wrongdoing via his legal team. As such, maybe this could turn into a nasty court battle or they will reach a private settlement. Either way, it’s a blemish on an already chaotic 2024 with as many highs as lows in many fans’ eyes.

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Ski Mask The Slump God Takes To The Streets Of ‘Shibuya’ On His New Single

March 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ski Mask The Slump God has made a long-awaited return. Tonight (March 15), the elusive rapper kicked off the chapter of his upcoming album, 11th Dimension, which is set to arrive later this year. Signifying the new beginning is the album’s lead single, “Shibuya.”

Over a technological, video game-like beat, Ski Mask reminds everyone that while six years have passed since his debut album, Stokeley, he’s not leaving the rap game anytime soon. He maintains his brash, rough delivery — making it feel that although he’s been away for a minute, it’s like he never left.

“For the right price, he’ll do ya / That’s my right-hand man / We out in Shibuya, outside in Japan / Striped sweater on me like Krueger, huh, what’s it to ya? / Introduce you to my new gun, this Ruger in my pants,” Ski Mask raps on the song’s chorus.

“Shibuya” marks Ski Mask’s first solo single in two years, his most recent being “Ooga Booga.” He also appears on the Lyrical Lemonade album All Is Yellow on a track called “Fly Away” with Sheck Wes.

This Sunday (March 17), Ski Mask will perform at Rolling Loud for a 45-minute set on the Ethika Stage.

In the meantime, you can see listen to “Shibuya” above.

Megan Thee Stallion Geeks Out Over Hello Kitty And Mario In Adorable New Japan Pics

March 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion has gone full Harajuku Girl in her latest photo update from Japan. Now rocking pigtails with orange highlights reminiscent of Toyko’s alt-fashion distinct, Megan let her inner geek flag fly. Megan’s photos showed her in a Sanrio store surrounded by Hello Kitty merch, hitting question blacks at Super Nintendo World, and posting up with a kawaii peace symbol in Osaka.

However, fans are starting to get worried that Megan might be never coming back to the US. “Megan loves Japan so much it makes her not wanna come back to America ,” one fan said. “Well you said you didn’t want to come home. I don’t blame you. You look like you’re enjoying life too the fullest right now. You look so happy and glowing. Love this for you,” another graciously accepted.

Megan Thee Stallion Reveals Her Current Favorite Anime

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Elsewhere, Megan has declared Jujutsu Kaisen to be her current favorite anime. “Jujutsu Kaisen is the hottest anime right now. It’s the best! Well, let me not talk a bunch of sh-t on my other ones because I love them as well, but Jujutsu Kaisen is my favorite right now. Period. Real hot girl sh-t,” Megan told Teen Vogue. Earlier in the week, she showed out at the Anime Awards in Tokyo with an outfit inspired by the Jujutsu character Gojo.

Furthermore, Megan presented the awards while dressed in an outfit inspired by Bruno Bucciarati from Jojo Bizarre Adventure‘s fifth series, Golden Wind. Megan’s attention to detail in the outfit was unrivaled, truly showing her love of the medium. Additionally, Megan spilled on her love of anime. She named several characters from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure as her anime backup dancers. One person she named was the aforementioned Bucciarati, because “he’s my boy, he’s got them moves already!” Meanwhile, she named YuYu Hakusho as her “comfort anime” and one she “always falls asleep to”. Additionally, Megan named “action” as her favorite genre, stating that “when sh-t goes down, I wanna see that city tore up!” Do you agree with Megan’s choices? Let us know in the comments.

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Megan Thee Stallion Sips From Live Snake-Filled Liquor Bottle In Japan

March 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion has been making her way around Japan in recent days after presenting at the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, and evidently, it’s been an eye-opening excursion. Aside from serving Tokyo-inspired looks on Instagram, the hitmaker has been trying plenty of new things. Recently, she even sampled some interesting liquor, which was housed in a bottle containing a live snake.

Of course, Meg didn’t go in without a fair amount of hesitation. “What the f*ck,” she said, inspecting the snake in the bottle and shrieking. “Okay… Is this gonna kill me? He’s looking at me!” Eventually, she decided to turn the bottle so the snake wouldn’t be facing her while she tried the drink.

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Eventually, she worked up enough courage to take a tiny sip, and immediately looked repulsed. According to her, she wasn’t aware that snakes have a distinctive flavor. “That’s tough,” she said. “That’s strong. I never knew a snake had a taste. That tastes like a snake.” Luckily, after a few moments of disgust and confusion, it seems like the unorthodox beverage grew on Meg. While fans are pretty horrified and grossed out by the clip, they’re glad to see the songstress branching out, and really leaning into her snake era.

Megan Thee Stallion isn’t the only femcee trying new things these days, however. Earlier this week, Cardi B took to TikTok to try out balut, a Filipino delicacy. Unfortunately, her taste taste didn’t go over nearly as well. Despite holding her nose, the “Bodak Yellow” performer promptly spit out the small bite she took. What do you think of Megan Thee Stallion’s recent adventures in Japan? What about the hitmaker sipping liquor from a bottle with a snake in it? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Megan Thee Stallion Has The Hotties In A Chokehold With Her Japan Photo Dump

March 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion has been having a phenomenal start to 2024. Overall, it was kicked off with her fantastic track “Hiss.” The song had some disses towards the likes of Nicki Minaj, and it ultimately went number one on the Billboard charts. It sparked a feud between herself and Nicki, although she ultimately came out as victorious. Since that time, fans have been curious to see how Meg would follow up her success. However, she has mostly been able to secure massive partnerships outside of hip-hop.

For instance, she has worked with Nike, Planet Fitness, and she even got to host the anime awards recently. This all coincided with a trip to Japan where she has been taking in the culture. Since she was in high school, Meg has been a huge anime fan and has immersed herself in Japanese culture. Consequently, you can imagine that she had herself an amazing time out in Tokyo. Below, you can see her photo dump from the trip, and she is stunning in every photo.

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In these images, Meg can be seen wearing a revealing top and some cool baggy jeans. In other photos, the artist can be seen at a convention of sorts, repping a varsity jacket and another pair of oversized pants. Overall, she brought the fashion out in full force while away from home. The entire trip looked like a blast, and we’re sure she enjoyed every minute of it.

Let us know your thoughts on these outfits, in the comments section down below. What do you think of Meg’s recent run? From music to fashion to awards shows, she has been everywhere. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Megan Thee Stallion Flaunts Her Curves In Leather Anime-Inspired Fit

March 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While it’s only the start of the third month of 2024, it’s already been a major year for Megan Thee Stallion. For starters, the Houston-born hottie made a splash with her single “Hiss” in January. Amid the inevitably explosive fallout from the track, she announced her new made history with a unique deal with Warner Music Group, which allows her to maintain her independence as an artist while still receiving assistance with “distribution and marketing resources” from the label. She then dropped a new collection in collaboration with Nike, which of course, sold out almost immediately.

Now, she’s preparing to add yet another exciting accomplishment to her list: being a presenter at the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. The hitmaker took to social media earlier today to reveal that she’s touched down in Tokyo for the event. “We made it to JAPAN,” she captioned the carousel, which left fans in awe.

Megan Thee Stallion To Present 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

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In her latest batch of snaps, Meg is seen cosplaying as Satoru Gojo, stunning in a sleek black fit. She complimented the all-leather look with a long, icy blonde wig and some round shades. “GOJO THE STALLION HAS ARRIVED,” one fan writes. Another says, “Im here for Gojo the stallion.” It’s no secret that Megan Thee Stallion is an avid anime fan, but her latest look is certainly impressive, to say the least.

The eagerly anticipated event is scheduled for tomorrow (March 2). Fans also expect appearances from notable celebs like director Bong Joon Ho, Iman Vellani, and Finn Wolfhard. What do you think of Megan Thee Stallion channeling Gojo in her latest Instagram post? What about her being a presenter at the 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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