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Karlissa Saffold, Blueface’s Mom, Hates His New Prison Tattoo

November 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

No one was more shocked by Blueface’s new prison tattoo than Karlissa Saffold, the rap star’s mother. In the No Jumper’s Instagram comments, Saffold reacted to the recent footage of her son debuting a new face tattoo while serving a jail term with a disappointed comment. “It’s like I pray and then this,” she wrote. In the footage, Blueface’s face is covered in tattoos, with new ink on his cheeks and forehead. It is unsure if the new ink is authentic or a troll.

In September, a new mugshot of the rapper surfaced, showing his face without the usual tattoos on the side of his head and atop his eyebrows. He surrendered himself to the Los Angeles court in December, planning to be released over the summer. Blueface is currently serving a four-year prison sentence. The rapper’s mother has been active as a socialite and grandmother while he serves his time.

Blueface’s Mom Ain’t Feeling Her Son’s New Prison Tattoo

Many fans are now drawing comparisons to Chrisean Rock, who famously tattooed Blueface’s face on her cheek shortly after his arrest. Social media users have expressed concern over the rapper’s evolving image, questioning whether it reflects a deeper shift in his mindset. Chrisean was released from an Oklahoma jail over the summer and has been busy rebranding her image. She has been focusing on parenting her and Blueface’s infant son, which she baptized a couple of weeks ago.

Fans are left speculating about when the rapper might reunite with his family. On Instagram, he hinted at a potential release date. He wrote, “I’ll Ce Out JULY Don’t Bink!!!!!” The message sparked hope after earlier reports suggested a four year stinct. For now, Blueface’s future remains uncertain. His legal battles continue to fuel conversations, leaving many eager to see what lies ahead for the embattled artist. Over the summer, Blueface mentioned that Los Angeles hip-hop has been lackluster since he’s been away.

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We Went To Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short N’ Sweet’ Pop-Up Cafe In LA — Here Is What To Expect

November 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

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Depending on who you ask Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet was the album of the summer (if you ask me, that honor goes to Charli), and with the album debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200, viral videos for the singles “Please Please Please” and “Taste,” the near ubiquitousness of Espresso (I couldn’t go into an Uber, a gym, or a store this year without hearing it blasting from speakers), nobody can deny that 2024 has been the best year in Sabrina’s career.

Even though summer is over, if you’re a Carpenter — what Sabrina affectionally calls her fan base — Sabrina has been keeping you fed. For her Short ’N Sweet tour, Sabrina is making headlines and filling social feeds with her fun, light-hearted, tongue-in-cheek stage show, her kitschy meme-worthy merch, and a series of pop-up takeover cafes that have hit New York City, Chicago, and this weekend, Los Angeles.

The LA Short N’ Sweet Cafe will run from November 15-17 between the hours of 9 AM – 7 PM and is being presented at Melrose’s Verve Coffee Roasters (a solid coffee shop in its own right) and offers limited edition merch, a full Sabrina-inspired menu, and all sorts of staged photo opportunities that look… straight out of a Sabrina Carpenter music video. The pop-up was made in partnership with Cash App, which we’re only mentioning because using the app will score you a 30% discount on a single transaction.

We hit up the Short N’ Sweet Cafe to give you the full details on what to expect.

What’s The Vibe?

Sabrina Carpenter is the vibe. Cute outfits, perfect makeup, get your poses ready — I showed up to the pop-up wearing what I thought was an okay outfit, but I felt a little underdressed considering all the super fans and influencers who were dressed to impress.

What we’re trying to say is, don’t slump on the fit — you might be visiting a coffee shop in the middle of the day, but almost everyone is dressed like they’re hitting the club after.

The Menu

As a coffee connoisseur, I was thoroughly impressed by the menu, which featured all sorts of delicious iced and hot lattes named or themed after Sabrina Carpenter songs and lyrics. The menu also has several pastries, but they were sadly unavailable at the preview event.

I tried two drinks, the Honeybee Draft Latte and the Heartbreak Jamaica. The Honeybee featured a mix of lavender, honey, espresso, and milk, and featured a floral and herbaceous flavor that hovered nicely over vivid toasty coffee notes.

The Heartbreak Jamaica couldn’t be more different despite being iced. The drink featured hibiscus and coffee cherry, providing a flavor that was well-balanced between tangy, sweet, floral, and bitter-tasting notes.

I honestly wanted to try the full menu but I was buzzing on caffeine after the two drinks.

The Merch

The merch was typical concert fodder: shirts, bags, hoodies, socks, as well as coffee mugs, but everything is very, well, Sabrina. For example, one shirt featured a graphic print of lacy lingerie over a plain white t-shirt cut. It’s a sleep shirt that lets you have things both ways, which feels kitschy and very in line with the Short ’N Sweet aesthetic.

Prices for the merch go as low as $15 and as high as $80.

The Photo Ops

Aside from the menu, the photo ops are the real draw of the pop-up experience. There are several stage set-ups with vintage-inspired furniture that recalls the ’50 and ‘60s that’ll have you looking like you’re starring in your very own Sabrina Carpenter video.

But in my opinion, it’s the more naturalistic sets that use the Verve coffee shop architecture that look the best. Posing in front of a Sabrina-emblazoned backdrop on a lip-shaped couch is one thing, but sitting on beautifully paved steps while sipping coffee with the sunshine hitting your perfect fit? That’s some straight-up Gossip Girl Blair Waldorf shit.

All in all, the Short ’N Sweet Cafe offers a lot for die-hard Sabrina Carpenter fans, and a good enough menu that even non-fans will find something to enjoy.

The Short ’N Sweet Cafe can be found at Verve Coffee Roasters in Melrose, 8925 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Lil Durk Reportedly Arrives At Los Angeles Federal Prison Over Alleged Murder-For-Hire

November 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Durk will face a long and complex legal battle in his alleged murder-for-hire case, one that continues to develop slowly but surely. Most recently, according to updated prison and court records, authorities reportedly transferred him to a Los Angeles federal prison from Miami, which is where he remained after his arrest in the Florida city. Now, the Chicago rapper awaits his first hearing or arraignment concerning federal law enforcement’s indictment against him and various other individuals. For those unaware, he faces accusations of monetarily assisting these individuals in attempting to murder rival Quando Rondo.

This alleged hit, per federal prosecutors, supposedly led to the death of Quando Rondo’s cousin Lul Pab. As far as other updates in the Lil Durk case, we don’t have much to work with in this pre-trial process. However, we do know that Smurk’s family and loved ones continue to support each other and advocate for his life while he remains behind bars. His longtime partner India Royale recently posted a picture of all his children, reminding fans of what’s at stake in this complicated case.

Lil Durk Is Reportedly In Los Angeles Custody

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In addition, it seems like this alleged murder-for-hire case in federal court will also pose some hefty challenges and controversies when it comes to the precedent and image it sets about the rap world. Lil Durk’s rap lyrics appeared in the indictment against him, something that will likely spark up a lot of fiery debate. More than ever, many within and outside of the culture believe that artistic expressions should not be used as evidence against the person expressing them. Sadly, we seem no closer to finding a surefire and broad solution to the issue. Still, we’ve yet to see with certainty how this will apply in this case.

For these heavy charges, Lil Durk faces life in prison, and previous reports even suggested that the death penalty could be a sentence. But we don’t have solid confirmation on any of that, and it’s far too early to tell for sure. As such, we’ll just have to wait for more court developments out of Los Angeles. The Voice is reportedly in good spirits, so everyone’s curious about what will go down soon.

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Kanye West’s Neighbors Reportedly Blast His “Delusional” DROAM City Plans

October 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

“The city of DROAM” is one of Kanye West’s many projects over the years, which he originally planned as a self-sustainable city in the Middle East. Now, after purchasing a $35 million mansion in Beverly Hills, he suggested that he wants to build the city in Los Angeles instead, where he now has seven of the supposed 100,000 that he wants Droam to encompass. According to a TMZ report, though, Ye won’t have an easy time doing this. The outlet reportedly reached out to various of his new neighbors in the North Beverly Park gated community to react to this. One person allegedly called the plans “delusional.”

Furthermore, the community members reportedly told the outlet that the neighborhood’s homeowners association’s complex nature means Kanye West will face an uphill battle as far as acquiring the necessary votes to build a city of this scale. With not much space to build to begin with, they reportedly predict that he will have to spend millions more to even have the open room to even think about getting started. This is the Chicago artist’s most recent mansion purchase after gutting a previous Malibu property and losing millions as a result.

Kanye West Teases “DROAM” City

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As such, some neighbors reportedly characterized Kanye West as volatile due to this homeowner history. While others are not as familiar with this backstory, they reportedly worry about general disturbances and chaos caused by his massive celebrity status, such as crazed fans or other forms of ruckuses. One neighbor reportedly expressed that their best-case scenario is that the Yeezy mogul stays on vacation instead of trying to build a new city. For those unaware, he’s spending a lot of time roaming Tokyo these days with his wife Bianca Censori, so he hasn’t moved in yet.

As for Kanye West’s new mansion, it’s a 20,000-square-foot, 11-bedroom behemoth that rests on a seven-acre plot of land in the North Beverly area in L.A. Maybe he’s not serious about expanding this into Droam City, as he could’ve just called this new property his own personal “city” online amid his alleged therapy. But either way, it seems like the 47-year-old is going to have a tough conversation with his neighbors when he moves in.

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Tyler, The Creator Announces $5 “Chromakopia” Listening Party In L.A.

October 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this month, Tyler, the Creator announced his upcoming seventh studio album, Chromakopia. The project is expected to drop on October 28, and to give fans a taste of what’s to come, he plans to host a listening event in L.A. next week. He took to Twitter/X today to share news of the exciting event, which will take place at the Intuit Dome on October 27.

“Los Angeles I’m playing my album in full for you at the Intuit Dome. I will not be performing, I will be standing in the middle of the venue lip-syncing to the new sounds. This event costs $5,” the post reads. Tickets for the listening event go on sale this Friday (October 25).

Tyler, The Creator To Preview His New Album Chromakopia At The Intuit Dome On October 27

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— T (@tylerthecreator) October 24, 2024

This is far from the only exciting news Tyler, the Creator fans have heard recently, however. Yesterday, the hitmaker also announced “Chromakopia: The World Tour.” The 50+ date trek will kick off in February of next year with a performance in Saint Paul, MN. He’ll then hit various cities across North America, Europe, and Oceania until next September, joined by Lil Yachty and Paris Texas at a majority of the dates.

Last week, Tyler, the Creator also unveiled the lineup for his Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, which takes place in Los Angeles on November 16 and 17. He’ll perform along with Playboi Carti, Erykah Badu, André 3000, Faye Webster, Sampha, Sexyy Red, Denzel Curry, Doechii, Tommy Richman, Blood Orange, Earl Sweatshirt, Schoolboy Q, and many more. What do you think of Tyler, the Creator announcing a $5 listening event in Los Angeles for his upcoming album, Chromakopia? Will you be in attendance or not? Are you looking forward to hearing the album when it drops on October 28? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Nike Dunk Low Embraces The Essence Of LA In New Official Images

October 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Nike Dunk Low is generating excitement with its upcoming “LA” colorway, inspired by the stunning skies of Los Angeles. Official photos have been unveiled, showcasing a sail and light blue color palette that captures the essence of sunny days in LA. This combination of soft tones creates a refreshing aesthetic, making these sneakers a perfect option for summer. Crafted with high-quality materials, the upper features sail-colored panels paired with vibrant light blue highlights. The iconic Nike Swoosh stands out in white, elevating the overall design.

Unique LA branding on the tongues adds a special touch that celebrates the city’s vibrant culture. The Dunk Low is recognized for its stylish silhouette and versatility, making it a staple in sneaker culture. Whether you’re exploring the streets or chilling with friends, these kicks will enhance any outfit. The “LA” colorway seamlessly blends comfort with a relaxed vibe, ideal for those wanting to showcase their love for the city. With its clean design and thoughtful details, the Nike Dunk Low “LA” is a must-have for sneaker enthusiasts and fans of the West Coast lifestyle.

“Los Angeles” Nike Dunk Low

The sneakers have a sail rubber outsole and a corresponding midsole. Additionally, the uppers showcase blue and white canvas fabric with a gradient. A sail canvas Swoosh is located on the sides. Moreover, the tongue displays the iconic LA logo in white against a blue background.

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Hypebeast reports that the Nike Dunk Low “Los Angeles” will be released on October 26th. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $125 when they are released. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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Adin Ross Walks Back Los Angeles Beef After Receiving Threats From Kendrick Lamar Affiliates

September 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It looks like Adin Ross got some pretty important phone calls. He recently expressed online that he would like to extend an apology to Los Angeles for beefing with some of Kendrick Lamar’s affiliates and disrespecting the city in many’s eyes. For those unaware, the streamer lashed back against K.Dot’s supposed friends that threatened him, saying that they would press him if they ever saw him in their city. A lot of folks reacted in ridiculous fashion, but many of them also expressed fear that things could actually turn violent. Fortunately, it seems like we’re at a cool-down point now, although Ross made it clear that his apologetic remarks are to the city, not to the individuals that he beefed with.

“Guys, I’ve been talking to people from L.A.,” Adin Ross began. “I’m actually coming to L.A. in about probably, like, a couple of weeks. Don’t put ‘GGs’ in the chat. Probably coming in a couple of weeks. Going to probably do some Horror Nights streams, going to go around, do a couple of podcasts, stuff like that. But I do want to clarify and take a step back. In the moment, obviously, I was talking crazy and s**t. I’m not necessarily apologizing to people I was talking towards. But I do want to say one thing: L.A. is to not be f***ed with. L.A. is a serious place, and I love L.A. Seriously, I love L.A. Now, I’m not folding. I still say ‘F**k you’ to the people that were coming at me. F**k you.

Adin Ross Apologizes To L.A., But Not His Enemies

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“But I’m not saying ‘F**k you’ to all of L.A.,” Adin Ross continued. “‘Cause, I’m not even joking, bro. People that are in a certain amount of groups, rappers – specifically the rapper you guys know I’m talking about. You guys like to pedestal a bunch of these rappers. Bro, L.A. is deeper than that, bro. There’s a lot of dangerous people in L.A. that don’t even talk on the Internet. They don’t even care about the Internet. People don’t talk on the Internet. So I’m never trying to disrespect L.A. I love L.A., bro, I love L.A. Probably the best – I love California, bro. The weather is the best there, you know? I love Los Angeles. The issue is – and I don’t live there anymore. I’m not folding, I’m really not.

“It’s still ‘F**k you’ to the people that I was talking to,” Adin Ross concluded. “The problem was that I was saying that I’m going to go there, and L.A. not on s**t. L.A. is on s**t, for real. I don’t want anyone taking me serious. I’m a f***ing nerdy white streamer kid, alright? So, none of you guys take me seriously, please. Now, it’s still ‘F**k you’ to the people that were still coming at me on that podcast. F**k you, ’cause you guys aren’t on s**t. I did the whole background research on all you guys. You guys are fat, low-life losers. Big b***hes. I’m not folding for s**t, bro. Now, as far as L.A. goes, I love and respect L.A. And there’s real, real, serious people out in L.A. We love L.A., my chat loves L.A., and that’s that, bro. I will be there soon.”

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Angel Reese Steals The Show By Singing With Usher At His Los Angeles Concert

September 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Angel Reese sang along with Usher to his hit song, “There Goes My Baby,” during his concert in Los Angeles on Sunday night. In a clip caught by TMZ, Usher goes over to the WNBA star’s table and begins serenading her. At one point, he lets her sing into the mic and the crowd erupts in applause.

Usher ended up posting the clip on Instagram, which prompted Reese to reshare it on her Story. She added in the caption: “Look at my struggling to sing” with laughing emojis. It’s one of several posts Reese made about her stop in Los Angeles over the weekend. She also attended an L.A. Rams game against the San Francisco 49ers as well as Jordyn Woods’ birthday party.

Usher Performs On His “Past Present Future Tour”

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 21: (Exclusive Coverage) (EDITOR’S NOTE: Image was created using a star filter) Usher performs onstage during the USHER: Past Present Future Tour at Intuit Dome on September 21, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Prior to Usher’s performance, he faced scrutiny on social media over the weekend after all of the posts from his X (formerly Twitter) account were deleted. He explained afterward that he had simply been hacked. “Account got hacked and damn y’all ran with it! [laughing emojis] See you tonight at Intuit Dome,” he wrote. Fans had quickly begun to theorize that he was trying to hide his relationship with Diddy after authorities arrested the Bad Boy mogul on allegations of sex trafficking, last week. Diddy pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Angel Reese Sings With Usher In Los Angeles

Reese is currently enjoying an early offseason after suffering a season-ending wrist injury, earlier this month. Her Chicago Sky didn’t end up making the WNBA Playoffs. Check out the clip of Reese singing with Usher at his concert in Los Angeles below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Angel Reese and Usher on HotNewHipHop.

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Diddy Lists L.A. Mansion For Staggering Price Following Now-Infamous Homeland Security Raid

September 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy has reportedly listed his mansion in Beverly Hills for sale at a price point of $61 million. Page Six reports that the move “comes as no surprise to insiders, despite the recent controversy surrounding the hip-hop mogul,” according to a source. Homeland Security infamously raided the home, earlier this year, as part of the federal investigation into the Bad Boy mogul. The raid never led to any charges.

Another source for the outlet explained the decision to sell: “Combs established his primary residence on Star Island in Miami years ago. Now that his children are grown… the empty nester has decided to sell the property, marking a significant moment in LA real estate.” Notably, Homeland Security also raided the Miami property at the same time as they did his West Coast house.

Homeland Security Raids Diddy’s L.A. Home

LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 25: In an aerial view, the home of Sean “Diddy.” Combs is seen during a raid by federal law enforcement agents on March 25, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

The L.A. property is located on what is known as “Billionaire’s Row,” and boats several celebrity neighbors including Kylie Jenner, Jimmy Iovine, Alexandra Von Furstenberg, and more in addition to the Playboy Mansion. Diddy originally purchased the property a decade ago for $40 million. Built on 1.3 acres of land, the home encompasses 13,000 square feet of living space.

A description of the home caught by Page Six reads: “A grand cobblestone driveway leads to the completely remodeled estate, which features classic European design elements. The property boasts a luxurious paneled entry foyer with a sweeping staircase bathed in natural light, along with a large living room, formal dining room, wine cellar, office, and a gourmet kitchen with a family room and separate catering kitchen.” There are also apparently tons of amenities including a “state-of-the-art theater,” two-story guesthouse, and more. Be on the lookout for further updates on Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Pop Smoke’s Alleged Killer Hits The Studio With LA Rappers

September 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Pop Smoke’s 2020 passing continues to be one of the most tragic and talked about deaths in hip-hop. He was fatally shot at the age of 2020 during a home invasion, which reportedly involved several individuals. Corey Walker, the only adult defendant, is currently awaiting trial. Another defendant who goes by Blockstar, and who was 15 at the time of the shooting, was released in June of this year.

He’s since gone on to make various shocking comments, particularly during his interview with No Jumper. Blockstar admitted that he’s “not sorry about nothing,” said he thinks he got off lightly, and more. Regardless, he appears to be doing okay amid his newfound freedom. In a new clip shared by Akademiks TV on X, he’s seen hanging out in the studio with various LA artists.

FRosTydaSnowMann, Peysoh, And More Reportedly Welcome Pop Smoke Murder Suspect With Open Arms

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— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) September 3, 2024

Reportedly, these artists included FRosTydaSnowMann, Peysoh, and more. While social media users aren’t exactly surprised, they’re outraged nonetheless. The news arrives just a couple of months after Pop Smoke would have celebrated his 25th birthday. It also follows his mother Audrey Jackson’s interview with Tap In With TT, during which she weighed in on Blockstar’s disrespectful comments about her son and his death. According to her, it’s still hurtful to hear him discuss the murder the way he does. She refuses to let it get to her too much, however, as it’ll “eat [her] up” if she does.

“The bottom line is, your life is over,” she said of Blockstar at the time. “He’s living, but if that’s his approach to what he’s done, life is done for him.” What do you think of one of Pop Smoke’s alleged killers being welcomed by LA rappers? Are you surprised by this or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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