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Yung Joc Joins Fitness Training Class In Ohio For Surprise Performance

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These days, Atlanta stars like Yung Joc are either elders in the game, weighing in on the culture and getting new songs named after them, or they’re still holding onto their status. But have you ever seen one perform for a pilates class? Well, that’s not exactly what the Georgia native recently did at an Ohio gym, but he did perform for a crowd taking a fitness training class, and they were all surprised and amped up. Just imagine not having the strength to make it through another leg day, but then the speakers announce the arrival of Joc, and his energy gets you going through another rep.

Furthermore, it was a pretty cool thing to witness, and we wonder if other companies or fitness joints will do more stuff like this. Perhaps a whole cardio and endurance class from Pusha T, or a weightlifting session hosted by JELEEL? Jokes aside, many folks wondered how much Yung Joc made off this, and whether he even did it for the money or for the fun of it. Considering his often wild takes on social media and how he is just as prone to have fun online as he is to get serious, we imagine it was a little bit of both. The important thing is that the “I Know U See It” hitmaker put a lot of energy into the performance itself.

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Yung Joc Performs For Ohio Fitness Training Class: Watch

Elsewhere, though, he made headlines as more of a spectator at the end of last year. For example, when the Diddy and Cassie scandal first broke into the media, folks revisited an old Yung Joc interview where he claimed that Sean Combs wanted her to shave her head. It certainly isn’t the only unconfirmed narrative going around concerning this pair, and definitely won’t be the last. Still, a lot of that quieted down in public consciousness as of late, although other lawsuits and accusations remain.

Meanwhile, the 43-year-old also enjoys giving advice to the younger generation whenever he can. He recently had some suggestions for Sexyy Red as she continues to develop her stardom, particularly around her “h*e spirit.” Whatever that means, we’re sure it won’t be the last word on the St. Louis native’s ascent. Regardless, for more news and the latest updates on Yung Joc, stick around on HNHH.

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Travis Scott & Quavo Perform At Fanatics Super Bowl Party: Watch

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Quavo and Travis Scott were among many stars at Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl party on Saturday (February 10). Then even performed their smash hit “pick up the phone” with Young Thug together, and it looks like everyone present had a great time. Of course, this is far from the first time that these two link up together for a show or for a special appearance; they have a collab album, after all. For example, La Flame recently brought the former Migo out at his Miami concert during his CIRCUS MAXIMUS tour, and to no one’s surprise, they absolutely rocked the crowd.

In fact, this record of collabs and joint concerts isn’t restricted to just concerts or parties, but also more official and philanthropic fare. Travis Scott and Quavo hit the stage at Jay-Z’s blackjack tournament, in partnership with Michael Rubin for the REFORM Alliance. Lil Baby also joined the festivities, and it shows how folks are combining a lot of entertainment elements when hosting events or activities like these. It’s nice to see this balance play out, especially in an environment where artists are already having fun to begin with.

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Quavo & Travis Scott “pick up the phone” Ringing At Fanatics Super Bowl Party: Watch

Meanwhile, their aforementioned team-up tape, 2017’s Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho, is still a pretty beloved release among hip-hop fans. Sure, it’s not Watch The Throne, but a lot of fans would love it if they reunite on wax more often… which might be a solid chance. Moreover, Quavo recently celebrated the success of this first installment and teased another joint effort with Travis Scott. Considering bangers like “Motorcycle Patches,” “Modern Slavery,” “How U Feel,” and more, we can only imagine it’ll be similarly full of jams.

As far as recent activity, both MCs featured on Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s new album Vultures. The Houston artist appears on “Fuk Sumn,” whereas Huncho shows up on “Paperwork.” What did you think of their contributions? Let us know in the comments section down below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Travis Scott and Quavo.

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Ice Spice Accused Of Fat-Phobia By Fans After Response To Twitter User

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Whenever Ice Spice is met with either fair or exaggerated criticism online, she always knows exactly how to effectively clap back… for the most part. Still, given her most recent response to a Twitter user, fans expressed disappointment in her choice of retaliation. “Either let her work with someone who can help with her performing and stage presence or send her back to the Bronx. Pls,” the critical listener captioned a video of the New York rapper performing her latest single, “Think U The S**t (Fart).” Then, she retorted with, “while we’re being constructive-” and posted a picture of the woman who roasted her live show, specifically a mirror selfie.

Furthermore, in comparison to Ice Spice’s other clapbacks, many fans took issue with the lack of clarity here. Is she insulting her looks, her outfit, her body, her camera angles… or is it all of the above? In any circumstance, some folks thought the 24-year-old took things too far and might even be fat-phobic if she meant it as a dig to her body. Perhaps she didn’t take this seriously in the first place and just wanted to troll a fan, but it’s fair to say there are much better ways to make your message clear without it being at the expense of someone’s physical appearance.

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Ice Spice Draws Backlash From Fans After Mocking Twitter User (See Comments)

For example, Ice Spice could’ve just specifically roasted the outfit or photo angle, but instead, the vagueness leaves a lot of room for negative interpretation. In fact, she should probably focus that energy on her alleged rap opponents instead of towards potential fans who just want quality entertainment and don’t deserve the smoke. Of these potential match-ups, the “Deli” hitmaker’s current big target seems to be Latto thanks to speculation over back-and-forths via song snippets and social media responses. It’s all just in the rumor mill for now, but if something concrete happens, it’ll surely cause pandemonium in the rap game.

Meanwhile, with her new album Y2K set to drop later this year, there’s no telling where she’ll take things next. Will the Batman to RIOTUSA’s Robin keep working with their Jersey drill sound or will this be a new artistic leap with plenty of smoke to spare? Drop your predictions in the comments section down below. As always, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Ice Spice.

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Latto Reacts To Her 13-Year-Old Self’s Performance In Viral Video: Watch

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Every great rapper’s got to start somewhere, even if many of them never imagined they’d make it as an MC. For Latto, though, it’s clear that there was no other path for her, and it’s heartening to see her look back on this journey. Moreover, you might have caught a clip that went viral on social media of her live rap performance as a 13-year-old that caught many’s eye. After this made more rounds and started to gain a lot of traction, the Colombus-born but Atlanta-raised spitter reacted to the clip on Twitter. “Don’t give up [star emoji],” she simply captioned the clip, hopefully inspiring many others to do the same.

Of course, this was a particularly interesting moment because of all the recent song teases that Latto’s been offering these days. For example, she will collaborate with rapper Anycia, and fans really liked the bar work, chemistry, and beat choice that the two femcees emulated in a snippet. However, it didn’t come without its “conflicts” in the form of fanbase wars, as people thought that the 25-year-old sent shots at Nicki Minaj with a bar about an auntie getting hurt. While there are certainly more ridiculous female rap beefs that die-hards make up, it’s still tiring to interpret every negative bar as aimed at a specific target.

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Latto Reacts To Viral Old Performance Clip: Watch

Not only that, but this spat also caused folks to assume a rift between her and Ice Spice. Again, that’s all based on theories and speculation, but this hasn’t stopped Latto’s hunger to be a top-tier lyricist that she displayed as early as her teen years. Along with other names like Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Little Simz, Doechii, and many more, she’s among the long list of reasons as to why women are leading rap forward this decade. It doesn’t hurt that the 777 artist also touched down on her own brand of Georgia-inspired hip-hop whose Southern sensibilities make for very high-octane and confident tracks.

Meanwhile, she isn’t dealing with haters with petty attacks, but rather responding to them as a multi-millionaire. That line can get blurry, but which artist has ever been safe from teasing the haters and getting flared up every once in a while? All we can hope for is that most of her energy, which she built for at least 12 years, goes into her music and not her detractors. With that in mind, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Latto.

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T-Pain’s Natural Vocals Leave Fans Stunned In New Live Performance

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T-Pain’s talent is no longer really up for debate. The once quite maligned autotune crooner has emerged as an unmistakable talent in recent years. That came when he more than proved that he was capable of singing without the vocal effects. In a recent video, he once again delivered an absolutely spectacular performance that saw fans blown away by his natural vocal talents.

The performance is called On Top Of The Covers (Live From The Sun Rose) and it was also shared to streaming platforms as a live album. The performance features numerous songs that T-Pain made his own versions of on his recent cover album Under The Covers. He also works some of his own classic hits into the mix throughout the setlist. On the video version of the performance uploaded to YouTube, you can see the rapper and singer dazzling in the gorgeous West Hollywood venue. Check out the full 70-minute performance below.

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T-Pain Releases Live Version Of His Covers Album

In the comments of the YouTube upload, fans praise everything about the performance. “These arrangements are ridiculously incredible. These aren’t “just” covers. These are reimagined and reinvented in such a way that they honor the original yet highlight his talent so well. Love your work brother. Keep it up,” one of the top comments reads. Others honed in even more directly on T-Pain’s performances. “One of the most underrated voices in the world!” another comment reads.

T-Pain brought another medley of his biggest hits to the Soul Train Awards last month. He was given this years Legend Award and went on to prove exactly why with some of his most beloved smash hits. That performance also achieved viral status for the quality of the singer’s live vocals. What do you think of T-Pain’s vocal performances on his new live album? Do you prefer him singing his original tracks or some of the surprising covers he embarks on? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Scarface And Mike Dean Deliver An Unforgettable Performance For NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert

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NPR’s Tiny Desk is one of the great joys amongst hardcore music fans of all genres. The mixture of live instrumentation and star power has drawn many to YouTube to see the creativity come to life. We have seen plenty of standout performances this year. Action Bronson, Tyler, The Creator, Anderson .Paak, Post Malone, and more have brought their unique flavor to the table. The latest artist to perform was legendary Houston MC, Scarface. He has been one of the most iconic names from that richly-talented city.

Scarface was joined by his right-hand man, Mike Dean, for a six-song performance. The setlist included “On My Block,” “Mary Jane,” “Smile,” “I Seen a Man Die,” “F*** Faces,” and “Mind Playing Tricks on Me.” According to Billboard, Tiny Desk producer DJ Cuzzin B could not help but gush about Scarface and Dean’s output. He called it the “best hip-hop Tiny Desk we’ve ever put out.”

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Scarface Brings Smooth Vibes To Tiny Desk

The instrumentation was absolutely stunning. With Mike, that comes to be expected at this point. His keyboard and synth work is some of the best in the business. Scarface was equally impressive with heartfelt storytelling and spitting on the mic. You can check out the full show above.

What are your initial thoughts on Scarface’s Tiny Desk Concert for NPR? Is this the best live performance of the year, why or why not? If it is not, what hip-hop or hip-hop adjacent artist did better? Has this been the best year for Tiny Desk shows, why or why not? Is he the best rapper from the South? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Scarface and Mike Dean. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Gunna Wows Dubai With Exciting Performance, Kills His “Top Off” Rendition

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Gunna is taking his talents overseas, and his first of two Dubai performances this weekend was quite the show. Moreover, he performed at the Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday (December 16), and will also perform on Sunday (December 17) to open the desert resort Blu Oasis. As such, the (former?) YSL affiliate has a lot to look forward to in the United Arab Emirates and other parts of the world. In fact, it’s very heartening to see him delve into other genres and scenes that weren’t within his Atlanta trap wheelhouse. For example, Sarz and Asake recently brought the College Park native on for an Afrobeat cut, “Happiness.”

Furthermore, following his comeback album this year after his YSL RICO trial controversies, seeing him switch his style up has ranged from surprisingly great to mildly entertaining– at least, in this writer’s opinion. More genres, world influences, travel experiences, and just general growth as a person will surely yield a lot of happiness, greatness, and success for Gunna. After all, his current space in the rap game, although still established and unwavering, seems destined for conflict. Lil Baby turned against his former partner like many other MCs, and while they’d rather see Wunna fall, it’s clear that he won’t let any narratives stop him on his journey.

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Gunna Performs “Top Off” In Dubai: Watch

Regardless of all that, Gunna remains as compelling of a performer as ever, running through verses with methodical pace and making sure every word is felt. Beyond that, it seems like he’s going to take things pretty chill this holiday season. Out of the many people in the 30-year-old’s life with which he will celebrate it, one specific new addition to his circle has fans particularly interested. He recently threw P Litty, his new boo, a fun birthday shindig, and we’re happy that he has someone making his wish come true this winter.

Meanwhile, the Drip Season hitmaker was almost in a car crash recently, and he took it as a sign to update us on new music. Apparently, we might get new material sooner than we think. Do you think there’s another hit album from him coming up in 2024? Let us know in the comments and check back in with HNHH for more news and updates on Gunna.

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Doja Cat & Nicki Minaj Beef Rumours Appear False As Former Shouts Out Queen Of Rap: Video

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Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 includes some of her most introspective work to date, but that doesn’t mean the album rollout took place without any drama. In fact, after the new project landed on streamers this past weekend, the Trinidadian revealed to her Barbz that it was supposed to include a feature from another femcee who she previously made a record-breaking hit with. However, the unnamed collaborator allegedly refused because she was under the impression Minaj doesn’t like her – something the mother of one could only laugh at. While she didn’t drop names, many quickly assumed she was speaking about Doja Cat, who recruited Nicki to join her on the “Say So (Remix).”

“They said that it was a lot of different things, but you know, I didn’t realize, they said that they don’t think I like them,” Papa Bear’s mom recalled her conversation with the other performer’s team. “She passed on it,” Minaj additionally revealed in the comment section.” The internet has been eagerly waiting for a response from Doja, who surprised us by keeping things positive and even shouting out the “Did It On ‘Em” hitmaker during her recent show.

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Doja Cat Has Big Love for Nicki Minaj

While performing her Planet Her hit, “Get Into It (Yuh),” the California-born creative said, “Thank you, Nicki! I love you… That’s right!” seemingly squashing any rumours of beef between them. As some are pointing out, this is actually part of the original outro of the song on her LP, so it’s not a huge surprise for her to include. At the same time, others are suggesting that Minaj was talking about someone else entirely.

As Doja Cat continues on her Scarlet Tour with special guests Doechii and Ice Spice, the Queen of Rap is tapping new friends to join her on the Pink Friday 2 tracklist. After sharing her highly anticipated LP this past weekend, she returned with a new 50 Cent collaboration that’s now officially streaming on DSPs. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Doja Cat Warns White People To “Watch Their Mouths” During Concert: Watch

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Doja Cat is currently killing it on her Scarlet tour across the United States, which has brought us no shortage of great, wild, and notable moments. Most recently, she prefaced her performance of the track “Ain’t S**t” with a bit of a warning to the Caucasian people in the crowd. “Watch your mouth if you’re white,” the rapper and singer expressed right before she broke into the chorus, which contains the use of the N-word. Of course, this is notable given her own controversial experience with racism accusations, but nonetheless a cheeky way to address a prevailing issue with white people’s consumption of hip-hop in social settings.

Furthermore, it’s exactly the kind of aloof acknowledgement of it that we’d expect from Doja Cat. Her charisma and character on stage are quite infectious to witness, especially as her repertoire and range of performances increases. For example, promoters announced the Los Angeles native as a headliner for Portugal’s Rock In Rio Lisbon festival. With these and many more exciting shows down the line, we’re sure that she will only continue to establish herself as a dominant stage presence and as a must-see live act.

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Doja Cat Issues A Warning To Her White Fans In The Crowd: Watch

However, it’s not like the 28-year-old doesn’t hold herself to these high standards, too. In fact, she’s always trying to improve and give the best effort she can to loyal fans. “I’m so f***in sorry,” Doja Cat wrote in an Instagram Story shortly after a show, one that apparently she disliked enough with to apologize for. “New Jersey I don’t know what the f**k that was. I’m really not happy with my energy tonight.”

It’s unclear what the reason behind this disappointment is, but fans were pretty receptive to this overall. Meanwhile, rumors swirled earlier this week that she turned down a spot on Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2. Whether that’s true or not, we’re sure that the future will hold plenty more amazing features to make up for this potential missed opportunity. For more news and the latest updates on Doja Cat, stick around on HNHH.

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Travis Scott Delivers A Plethora Of Snippets During Audemars Piguet Set: Watch

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Travis Scott revealed yesterday that he would be collaborating with Audemars Piguet on a brand-new watch. Overall, this was great news for fans who have a whole lot of money to spend. Although these watches are extremely expensive, casual fans with little spending money were still eager to see the watch. In fact, last night, Scott attended a launch party in New York, where he got to show off the new bling. It is draped in Cactus Jack imagery, and for the most part, it is a novel collaboration.

However, the real party started afterward as he got to be the DJ for his very own set. Overall, this set was packed with some of his songs from Utopia. That said, he also got to surprise fans with a special performance that included the likes of Future and Metro Boomin. At one point, he even got to play the track “Cinderella” which is now called “Family Forever.” This is a leak that has been around forever, and it features none other than Future. Moreover, he even got to play a snippet of a track that contains production from Cash Cobain.

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Travis Scott Blesses His Fans

Cash Cobain has been doing big things this year. From his own solo album to placements on some big albums, the artist is an up-and-comer that you need to be on the lookout for. Overall, he has been fun to watch, and there is no doubt that this latest look will be huge for his career. Hopefully, Scott decides to drop the track soon. After all, he has been working on a lot of new music while on tour. We’re sure fans would rather get something new, sooner rather than later at this point.

Be sure to let us know what you think of these snippets, 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 all of your favorite artists.

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