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

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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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Megan Thee Stallion Stuns

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

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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.

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Megan Thee Stallion To Present 2024 Crunchyroll Anime Awards

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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Quavo Hones His Karate Skills In Japan: Watch

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Quavo’s been making the most of his time in Japan lately, shooting what appears to be an upcoming music video at a karate studio earlier this week. He shared a carousel from his visit on Instagram, boasting a black belt as he flexed his newfound skills. In one clip, the Georgia native is seen using his fist to break a wooden board with ease, proudly walking off after the feat.

“That was nice,” he was sure to note. Elsewhere in his post, Quavo included shots of himself eating sushi from a model’s scantily clad body, posing with a group of dancers from the video, and more. It’s unclear what track the new video will accompany, but obviously, he’s going all out.

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Quavo Appears To Be Shooting A New Music Video

While most commenters are impressed by Quavo’s karate skills, others are sounding off with jokes. “He paid for that black belt,” one fan theorizes. “Bro hit an adlib after the hit,” another mentions. Regardless, it’s clear that the performer’s having a blast on his trip. Amid his travels, the former Migos member never misses an opportunity to honor his fallen nephew Takeoff, and his trip to Japan has been no exception. Earlier this week, he spotted a local fan sporting a t-shirt featuring various images of the late artist’s face. “Yea boy, you got that motherf**ker on!” he shouted, overjoyed to see the fan showing love to Takeoff. “Ooo, that shirt hard! Where’d you get this?” he then asked.

Naturally, the fan removed the shirt in the middle of the street and gave it to him without hesitation. Quavo offered the generous man some cash in exchange for the shirt, but he seemed satisfied by the heartfelt encounter. Are you impressed with Quavo’s karate skills? Are you looking forward to his upcoming music video? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Takeoff Shirt Catches Quavo’s Eye In Japan, Fan Immediately Removes & Gives It To Rapper

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It’s now been over a year since the untimely death of Takeoff, but still, the loss weighs heavy on the hip-hop community. In particular, Quavo continues to grieve his partner-in-rhyme’s passing daily, though he wears his pain well. Due to the mass impact the uncle and nephew duo had in the Migos alongside Offset, the “WORKIN’ ME” hitmaker continues to see reminders of Take everywhere that he looks for them. During a recent trip to Japan, Q happened to cross paths with a group of fans – one of them wearing a fresh shirt with the Rocket Man’s face all over it.

Obviously loving the representation, the Atlanta native praised his new friend for his fit before asking if he could keep the shirt for himself. “Ohhh, let me see that shirt boy!” a voice behind the camera yells in the video below. “Yea boy, you got that motherf**ker on! Ooo, that shirt hard! Where’d you get this?” he excitedly asks. “Lemme get one, please! Can I have it?” Quavo continues while recording the Japanese local, who can hardly believe the interaction he’s having.

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Takeoff and Quavo are Big in Japan

“You?!” he replies, seemingly in shock that one of his favourite rappers is jacking his swag. The Takeoff fan looked happy enough to just be crossing paths with Q, but ever the gentleman, he couldn’t leave without offering some money. Much to viewers’ surprise, all the kind soul wanted was a replacement top to put on for his night out. As reactions pour in on social media, some are suggesting that it was Takeoff checking in on his uncle from the after life, reminding Quavo that they’re always together in spirit.

As for the third member of the Migos, Offset, he’s also been in the news lately for reasons related to his fallen friend. When asked why he didn’t include a Takeoff tribute on his recent album, the lyricist had a poignant explanation that respects both his art and the Rocket Man’s legacy. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Drake Pays For Fan’s Flight Back To Japan, Announces “For All The Dogs” Delay

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It’s been a mixed day of stories for Drake fans. First up is a heartwarming story out of Dallas. During the It’s All a Blur concert in the city, Drake spotted a fan holding a up a sign that claimed they had flown all the way from Japan to see the tour. “You came here from Japan for the show? You know what … we flyin’ you home first class back to Japan. We love y’all. I’ve never been to Japan, but you came to me. So that’s love. That’s what life is about. You got to show love,” Drake told the fan.

The story was relayed to the rest of the world by awe-struck fans on Twitter. “There was a couple that flew to my show from Japan. Drake saw their sign and is flying them home first class. He said he’s never been to Japan and it meant a lot that they spent their hard earned money to fly across the world for him,” one fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter. However, the other recent Drake story will be less exciting for fans.

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Drake Delays For All The Dogs Until October

According to an Instagram post from Drizzy himself, fans will have to wait a while longer for For All The Dogs. “Okay my dilemma I am faced with is I either cancel shows to finish the album or I complete the mission and drop the album before the last show. I owe you all these memories we are building and anywhere we have missed to date we will be spinning back for sure. For All The Dogs October 6th. It’s only right…,” Drake wrote on Instagram. October 6 is the date of his first show in Toronto, the third-from-last show of the tour.

Unfortunately, that means that 21 Savage will not be present for the launch concert, or the next-day concert. Due to visa issues, Savage is not allowed to leave the United States. This means he has been unable to attend the various Canadian shows on the tour. It’s All a Blur ends in Columbus on October 9. Are you willing to wait until October 6 for For All The Dogs? How are you feeling about the album in general? Let us know in the comments below.

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Kendrick Lamar Performs For Enthusiastic Crowd In Japan

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It seems like every time this rapper steps out to perform, the results are absolutely electric for fans. Moreover, Kendrick Lamar recently hit up a stage in Japan, and though he was on the other side of the world from his home of Compton, he still captivated the audience. A clip recently went viral of the Mr. Morale MC performing his hit “N95,” and the whole crowd sang along perfectly to the sung intro before he even started rapping. What was once a slew of singing voices turned into a mix of people spitting his bars back at him and people cheering as he started to rap.

Furthermore, when the beat dropped, the stage lit up behind the pgLang creative, and viewers went wild for it. What’s more is that many of them didn’t stop reciting all the lines back to Kendrick Lamar as he went through the track. Sure, that’s something you see at a lot of rap shows, so the excitement on display is nothing new. Still, few artists can get a stadium or festival crowd screaming and rapping as loudly and passionately as the West Coast legend.

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Kendrick Lamar’s Recent Japan Show

If you haven’t seen him perform live yet, don’t fret; performance moments from his tours and shows go viral quite often. As such, you’ve probably seen your fair share of clips, and if you’re going to Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival this year, you’ll get to witness it for yourself. Kendrick Lamar and Baby Keem will deliver a joint set as The Hillbillies, with other big names like SZA, Ice Spice, Lil Yachty, and Clipse hitting the festival, too. Of course, this is a big opportunity for the 36-year-old to create something unique and special with his cousin.

Meanwhile, with over a year passing since the release of his last album, many wonder where the former TDE artist will go next. Maybe he’ll slow down his music releases in favor of something grander, or he’ll keep dropping top-tier hip-hop. In any case, there will never be a crowd that isn’t energized and awe-struck by his live presence. For more news and the latest updates on Kendrick Lamar, stick around on HNHH.

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Lizzo Spreads Love From Shibuya Amid Drama With Former Dancers

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Lizzo has previously broken the internet with her thirst traps on numerous occasions, but just a few weeks ago, it was unfortunately bad news that got the Special singer trending. A group of her former dancers launched a lawsuit against the Detroit native, specifically accusing her of creating a hostile work environment, as well as body shaming them. There were three women sharing their stories at first, but since then, the number has only grown. Their attorney has hinted at the case perhaps going to court in the future, though Lizzo seems focused on staying out of the drama and focusing on positivity.

As she awaits news of what’s happening next with her ex-employees, the multi-talent is spending some time overseas before summer comes to an end. According to her first Instagram post since her statement addressing the allegations, Lizzo is sending us love from Shibuya. On Friday (August 18), her feed lit up with a video reel showing off some of her favourite moments from her time in Japan.

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Lizzo is Big in Japan

Never one to avoid standing out, Lizzo donned a vibrant yellow, blue, and green two-piece set to explore the city. The fabric’s texture left her looking comparable to a bug or sea creature, but still fabulous, nonetheless. She wore her light brown hair in messy space buns and shielded her eyes from the cameras flashing at her with oversized shades. The 35-year-old appears to be as happy as one can be under the circumstances, bringing much relief to those supporting her through this time.

Earlier in the week, those who chose to remain a part of Lizzo’s dance team shared a statement of solidarity with the “Truth Hurts” singer. “Thank you to Lizzo for shattering limitations and kicking in the doorway for the Big Grrrl & Big Boiii dancers to do what we love!” they wrote. Read what else the entertainers had to say about working with the embattled activist at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Women’s World Cup: Spain And Japan Dominate First Knockout Matches

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We now know the first quarterfinals at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Japan and Spain, who finished first and second in Group C respectively, dominated their Round of 16 matches to progress in the tournament. Japan conceded their first goal of the tournament as Norway neutralized a 15th-minute own goal five minutes later. However, the European side was never able to fully swing the momentum back into an offensive effort. Two second-half goals from Japan sealed the win, as well as cementing the Asian side as a surprise contender in the tournament. Furthermore, the win put 23-year-old Hinata Miyazawa atop the Golden Boot standings with five goals.

Meanwhile, Spain bounced back from their 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Japan to utterly humiliate Switerzland. Spain took the lead in the 5th minute before an own goal even the score. But after that, it was all La Roja. Spain lead 4-1 at half-time and added another after the break for good measure. It was the team’s second 5-goal game of the tournament. In the next round, Spain will take on the winner of The Netherlands versus South Africa. Meanwhile, Japan will face either Sweden or the United States.

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Spain And Japan Highlight World Cup Parity

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – AUGUST 5: Jennifer Hermoso of Spain celebrates scoing her goal with team mates Eva Navarro, Aitana Bonmati and Salma Paralluelo during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Spain at Eden Park on August 5, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty Images)

The dominance performances coming out of Group C highlight just how far women’s soccer has come since the last World Cup. While Japan is a one-time tournament winner, the squad has been wildly inconsistent in recent years. After winning in 2011, they finished runners-up in 2015 before falling in the first knockout in 2019. Now they are one of the hottest clubs in the 2023 tournament. Similarly, this is just Spain’s third World Cup. However, you wouldn’t know it from the level of dominance they have demonstrated (outside their match against Japan). The win over Switzerland showed that Spain can hold their own against “real” opponents. Before this tournament, Spain had won just one World Cup match. Now they’ve won three and look like a legitimate deep-run contender.

However, the pair of wins means that if both sides are able to win their quarterfinals, they will once again meet in the semifinals. Spain’s arguably shocking defeat in the group stage sets up a semifinal clash that most people wouldn’t trade for anything. How will Spain adapt and respond when there’s a place in the World Cup Final on the line? Of course, this relies on Spain and Japan beating the likes of The Netherlands, Sweden, and the US. However, that is entirely possible given just how wild this tournament has been.

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Andre 3000 Spotted In Japan With His Giant Flute

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Andre 3000 is certainly one of the most legendary artists in all of hip-hop. Overall, the Outkast rapper is known for having one of the best flows ever. Moreover, he has tons of legendary verses, albums, and songs. Although he has never released a true solo project, his fans still hold out hope. At this point, however, Andre only releases a few features here and there. Moreover, it has to be a truly special artist for him to do it. For instance, we only really hear him alongside the likes of Travis Scott, Kanye West, and maybe a few others.

If you have been keeping up with Andre 3000 over the past few years, then you know how reclusive he can be. However, when he is spotted by fans, he is always seen with some kind of instrument. He brings a massive flute with him everywhere he goes, and he will just freestyle. Overall, this brings a lot of joy to those around him. Even if they have no idea who he is, they are always amused by the music he brings to his environment. Recently, Three Stacks was spotted yet again, this time in Japan.

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Andre 3000 Out And About

The original clip was posted to TikTok and then reposted by the NFR Podcast, shoutout to Montreal. As you can, Andre 3000 had his patented flute with him. He seemed fairly happy to be recognized as he walked through the streets, playing his instrument. When you think about it, this feels like a very peaceful existence. Playing nice instruments and brightening up people’s days is definitely a life worth living. While he may not be dropping songs anymore, he continues to have fun and be a free spirit. You can’t help but love that.

It will be interesting to see where Andre 3000 is spotted next. There are plenty of unique places he could pop out. Furthermore, it’s probably quite the encounter whenever you see such a legendary artist just going about life so casually. Let us know your favorite Andre 3000 song, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the music world.

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Kim Kardashian Meets Famed Artist Takashi Murakami

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Kim Kardashian is certainly enjoying her trip to Japan. The starlet has been all over social media sharing photos of her family getaway to the Asian country. Indeed, Kim has been showing off the numerous sites the family has visited. Additionally, the 42-year-old has also been flaunting her numerous wardrobe changes. However, the Kardashian-West clan recently shared one of the more memorable moments of their trip. Kim and the kids were able to hang out with a renowned Japanese artist.

Kardashian recently took to Instagram to share photos of her family’s meeting with designer Takashi Murakami. Kim went on to credit daughter North for making the trip happen. Apparently, North is a big fan of Murakami and didn’t want to leave the country without meeting him. Kim captioned the photos with “All North wanted was to meet @takashipom on our trip to Japan!” The family was clearly appreciative of the experience. “Thank you Murakami for opening up your creative bubble for us and bringing some of your magic to the kids.” she said.

Kim Kardashian Meets Artist Who Has Impacted Hip-Hop

The family clearly enjoyed themselves. However, Kim did indicate that the kids may not have been getting along the entire time. “It would have been nice if they weren’t fighting LOL.” Subsequently, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star was able to see the bright side. “We got a decent picture but hey?!” she concluded. Having the ability to meet Murakami is certainly something special. The Japanese designer has distinguished himself as a giant in the art world. Additionally, Murakami also has a connection to hip-hop. His artwork has become renowned among both fans and artists. The artist has spoken about an unrealized anime project with the late rapper Juice Wrld. Additionally, he was linked up multiple times with Drake and his OVO Brand.

Moreover, the designer also has a connection to Kardashian’s ex-husband Kanye West. The pair have linked up multiple times over the years. Perhaps their most famous collab was on Kanye and Kid Cudi’s Kids See Ghosts project. Apparently, Kanye had handed down his respect for Murakami to his children. The Japanese artist is sure to inspire many more generations going forward.

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