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Serayah Confirms Her Break-Up With Jacob Latimore, Gets Cozy With Joey Bada$$

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Amidst rumors circulating about power-couple Serayah and Jacob Latimore’s relationship, the 27-year-old actress finally has confirmed the end of an iconic era. The ex-couple first became official in 2016 after meeting at the BET Awards through mutual friends. After years of publically broadcasting their desirable relationship, the duo has finally called it quits. “Me and Jacob are no longer together.— Sadly we just grew apart and I love and respect his journey moving forward,” the Empire star said in a statement

Fans first started speculating about the rumor after Serayah was posted on Joey Bada$$’s Instagram yesterday (February 26). The two curled up next to each other in a seemingly lovey-dovey photograph taken at a restaurant. The post was met with confusion, with one user commenting, “this better be promo for something,” and another adding, “hearts breaking around the world.” Needless to say, many were not happy with Serayah’s shift of attention from Jacob to Joey.

Questions Arise After Joey Bada$$ Posts A Pic Of Serayah

While uncertainty was still circulating from the rapper’s post, Serayah cleared the air on Instagram live. Fans flooded her video with questions about her and the Maze Runner star dating, to which she responded, “no, I am not. I’m not anymore.” The live took a harsher tone when fans continued to bombard the California native with comments. “People think it is so easy to get on the platform and start talking s**t. So I’m just saying simmer down. That’s it,” she stated. Following the live, Serayah confirmed her new boo by posting her own picture with Joey on her Instagram. The post, which glamorously showcased the two stars holding each other on a bridge still sparked disillusionment from commentators, despite Serayah’s confirmation of her breakup.

Both Jacob and Serayah had previously been vocal about their relationship, even having a feature on BET’s Millennial Love Stories. During their episode, the couple optimistically depicted the origins of their relationship, and how they navigated publicizing their love with their growing careers. While dating, the pair was never shy of posting each other on their socials. Now, both Serayah and Jacob’s feeds are seemingly rid of one another. For more news related to hip-hop and pop culture, be sure to check out HNHH.

Serayah Follows Joey’s Lead

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Joey Bada$$ & Serayah Spark Dating Rumors

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Serayah and Joey Badass

Fans are in a frenzy after Joey Bada$$ and Serayah were looking cozy in a recent photo. The photo has since gone viral on social media, causing many to speculate a possible romance. Brooklyn-bred rapper Joey Bada$$ and former Empire actress Serayah were spotted together in a recent photo. The New York rapper posted the […]

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Joey Bada$$ & Serayah Are Boo’d Up In New IG Pic

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Joey Bada$$ and Serayah just possibly announced a relationship with a new picture Joey posted to Instagram. Moreover, this caught many fans in the comments by surprise, as she was dating actor and artist Jacob Latimore. While some simply lamented their breakup, others had some more interesting theories as to what the post could mean. Furthermore, Serayah starred in various popular TV series, including Empire, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, and most notably Black Mafia Family. As such, some people wondered whether this was the result of another media project of if they’re really serious about their fling.

“This better be a scene from BMF… that’s all I know,” one user commented on the New York MC’s post. However, maybe that theory isn’t all that unfounded, considering the multi-hyphenate career of the “Paper Trail$” artist. Moreover, Joey’s acting career has been another highlight of his trajectory throughout the 2010s. For example, he appeared in another 50 Cent-led television smash, Power Book III: Raising Kanan. What’s more is that he also appeared in the Wu-Tang-centered series as Inspectah Deck himself. With all this in mind, plus a few other projects, it wouldn’t be surprising if this was a hint at a stronger on-screen collaboration.

Joey Bada$$ & Serayah Tease Fans On Instagram

Still, the renowned 28-year-old lyricist isn’t exactly known to clout chase or engage in too many social media antics. As such, pulling a stunt like this for the sake of promotion or to get buzz seems a tad out of character. Of course, that’s only up to him to decide, but most of his loyal fanbase is hyper-focused on his musical output above all. He’s been doing just that these past two years after some time off, most recently exemplified by his appearance on Logic’s latest project, College Park.

Meanwhile, Serayah’s working on a music career of her own that’s already led her to impassioned acclaim. For example, last year she released the sultry R&B cut “P.O.V.” with production from OG Parker. Overall, the two versatile artists left their fans with quite the head-scratcher, so we’ll see how this plays out. Regardless, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Serayah and Joey Bada$$.

Logic & Joey Bada$$’ New Collab Will Make You Want To “Shimmy”: Stream

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We’ve heard impressive work from Logic over the years, but none finds the 33-year-old sounding as confident as his latest release, College Park. The 17-track effort is his first work as an officially independent artist, marking an exciting new beginning for his career. It tells the story of the year he spent living in Big Lenbo’s basement, chronicling plenty of hilarious misadventures and thoughtful emotions.

Plenty of guest features appear throughout the tracklist, including Lucy Rose on the previously released “Wake Up.” Another comes from Joey Bada$$, who shows out on the second verse of “Shimmy” after Logic drops impressive bars of his own. It marks the first time the two lyricists linked up, and after already finding so much success, it certainly won’t be the last.

Joey Bada$$ Joins Logic on “Shimmy” from College Park

Over production by 6ix and Soundtrakk, the Maryland native sets the mood with a catchy chorus before getting braggadocios on the first verse. “F*ck how you feel, I’m breakin’ the seal / Just got out my deal, I’m keepin’ it real,” he begins, obviously happy to have parted ways with his old label. “A quarter million, that’s my automobile / That thing in the glove, I need it concealed,” Logic goes on.

For his part, Bada$$ follows Young Sinatra with bars about going from EBT to BET and spreading love “the Brooklyn way” before sending a shoutout to the late Biggie Smalls. “Tell me who want war? Watch me turn ’em to a memory / I am not the one, I’m just the one that they pretend to be,” he later asserts, reminding listeners of his influence.

Stream Logic’s “Shimmy” featuring Joey Bada$$ on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your thoughts on the collab track in the comments. If you need more release recommendations, make sure to check out our Fire Emoji playlist here.

Quotable Lyrics:

Shimmy, shimmy, ya, when I’m shakin’ up the enemies
Ooh, I like it raw, when I’m faded off the Hennessy
Tell me who want war? Watch me turn ’em to a memory
I am not the one, I’m just the one that they pretend to be

Logic’s “College Park” Album Boasts Features From Joey Bada$$, Bun B, RZA, And More

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Despite previously retiring from rapping, this New Music Friday finds Logic making a triumphant return on his first independently released album. College Park arrived on DSPs at midnight on Friday (February 24), running over an hour in length and boasting several impressive collaborative efforts. The 33-year-old shared “Wake Up” featuring Lucy Rose as a single prior to his project, as well as “Highlife.”

Closer to College Park‘s debut, the lyricist also delivered “Lightsabers” in tandem with C Dot Castro. In the upbeat song’s accompanying music video, Logic gets his bars off for the camera while standing in the midst of flowing lava, rising buildings, and beautifully decorated rooms. Fans of the song’s guest feature will be happy to know that it’s not C’s only appearance on the album.

Logic’s Feel-Good “Lightsabers” Music Video

Logic tapped Castro to join him twice more, first on “Gaithersburg Freestyle” and later on 38.9897 °N 76.9378 °W. Both tracks also boast bars from Big Lenbo, and the former additionally finds Fat Trel and ADÉ showing out. Other noteworthy names on the tracklist include RZA, Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, and Joey Bada$$.

As Hypebeast notes, College Park‘s title is a tribute to the town in Maryland where the Grammy-nominated artist slept in Lenbo’s basement for a year. Throughout the tracklist, Logic paints a sonic picture of what that time was like for him, markedly reflecting on his personal growth.

Stream Logic’s College Park album on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your top three titles from the tracklist in the comments. Make sure to check back all weekend long for more hip-hop and R&B release recommendations.

College Park Tracklist:

  1. Cruisin’ Through the Universe (feat. RZA)
  2. Wake Up (feat. Lucy Rose)
  3. Lightsabers (feat. C Dot Castro)
  4. Clone Wars III
  5. Redpill VII
  6. Playwright (feat. Andy Hull)
  7. Gaithersburg Freestyle (feat. C Dot Castro, Big Lendo, Fat Trel, and ADÉ)
  8. Insipio
  9. Self Medication (feat. Seth MacFarlane, Redman, Statik Selektah)
  10. Shimmy (feat. Joey Bada$$)
  11. Paradise II (feat. Norah Jones)
  12. Come on Down (feat. Jordan Harris)
  13. Village Slum
  14. Highlife
  15. 38.9897 °N 76.9378 °W (feat. C Dot Castro and Big Lenbo)
  16. Ayo (feat. Bun B and Lil Keke)
  17. Lightyear

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2 Chainz & Ne-Yo Join 50 Cent’s “BMF” For  Season 3 + 9 Other Celebs Featured In The “50 Verse”

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50 Cent 50 Verse

With a month of season two of BMF still unfolding, season three isn’t too far behind. Rapper 2 Chainz and R&B star Ne-Yo are entering the “50-Verse” by joining the cast for season three. SOHH also highlights nine other artists who have also become part of the family. Season three of Black Mafia Family also […]

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Joey Bada$$ Wanted To Sign To Young Money

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When discussing some of the most iconic hip-hop labels, so many hopeful rappers dream to one day sign with them. That happened to Joey Bada$$, who recently revealed he wanted to sign to Young Money as a kid. Moreover, the media asked him about his love for Lil Wayne at the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective’s Global Impact Awards. Furthermore, Baller Alert asked Joey, “Do you prefer Young Money or Cash Money Lil Wayne?” Furthermore, the New York MC adamantly sided with Weezy’s own imprint. “Young Money,” he responded.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 04: (EDITORS NOTE: Image is captured with an on-lens filter) Joey Bada$$ performs at Metropolis Fremantle on January 04, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Matt Jelonek/WireImage)

“Because that YMCMB one is crazy,” he continued. “I wanted to be singed to Young Money, fun fact. When I was a kid, word… Yeah, I was with the smoke.” Furthermore, Joey’s talents found another home, but it’s been nothing short of a blessing. For over a decade, Joey stood and still stands as one of the game’s top lyricists and most respected artists. Moreover, his 2022 album 2000 garnered much critical acclaim and commercial success. While it didn’t get a Grammy nomination, it stood as one of the year’s lyrical highlights. Also, it’s a testament to the longevity of Joey’s career, pen, and perspective as a hip-hop leader.

Meanwhile, Young Money is one of the most successful and iconic imprints in recent memory. As an offshoot of Cash Money Records, it cemented Lil Wayne’s influence and contributed to the careers of Drake, Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled, and many more. Most recently, Tunechi said that its best competition is actually Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records. As unlikely as it is, the teased Verzuz battle would be an absolute treat to witness.

Still, if you’re hungry for more Young Money, many of its newest roster released the “Bars on I-95” freestyle just a couple of months ago. While Weezy and Joey walk pretty distinct and differing artistic paths, the lineage between them is well-rooted. Wayne climbed to the top of the world through the skill of his punchlines, lyricism, and one-of-a-kind personality. Much in the same way, Joey’s reputation precedes him in conversations around the best in hip-hop today. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on Joey Bada$$, Young Money, and interesting what-ifs in the game.

Travis Scott, Playboy Carti, D-Block Europe & More To Headline Wireless Festival 2023

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Wireless Fest

At this year’s Wireless Festival, Travis Scott, Playboy Carti, GloRilla, 50 Cent, Metro Boomin, Lil Durk, Ice Spice, and other guests are set to perform from July 7-9 at North London’s Finsbury Park. The lineup of artists to perform at Finsbury Park during the annual Wireless Festival has been revealed. Travis Scott, Playboy Carti, and […]

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Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, Lil Baby + More To Headline The 2023 Governors Ball

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Governors Ball 2023

The Governor’s Ball announced its lineup for the 2023 annual festival. The highly-anticipated pre-summer festival will include some of the biggest names in music, such as Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, Lil Baby, and more. The annual music festival, Governors Ball, has announced its lineup for 2023. The artists performing are some of the biggest names in music across […]

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