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Sexyy Red & Kim Kardashian Link Up For “Joint Slay” At Balenciaga Event

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Sexyy Red and Kim Kardashian linked up at for an unusual meeting of the cultures as both women attended a Balenciaga event in Los Angeles. Red, sporting a little pair of horns alongside her signature button-up crop attire, dubbed the meeting a “joint slay”. Furthermore, Red also referred to Kardashian as “my gurl”. The meeting was also captured by Interview Magazine. Kardashian recently interviewed NBA MVP candidate and SKIMS model Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the outlet. The two women appeared extremely excited to see one another, and were seen happily chatting as they entered the event.

It’s been a massive year for both women. Kardashian took her personal brands to new heights, eventually earning a GQ Man of the Year nod. Furthermore, her TV outings, namely Season 4 of The Kardashians, kept her family’s name amongst the cultural zeitgeist. Meanwhile, 2023 was Red’s true musical breakout. Love her or hate her, she earned her place amongst the year’s most-talked-about artists. Furthermore, the number of bona fide stars featured on Hottest Hood Princess showed the world that Red is a person people want to work with.

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Sexyy Red Twerks To Celebrate Hottest Hood Princess (Deluxe)

Meanwhile, Red was twerking like the best of them as she celebrated the release of the deluxe version of Hottest Hood Princess. Red was turned all the way up at a release party, letting her booty shake like jello. Furthermore, Red’s impressive moves also showed that pregnancy isn’t slowing her down when comes to getting down.

The 30-minute addition to Red’s breakout album is stacked with talent. New arrivals to the album include Chief Keef, G Herbo, Sukihana, and Summer Walker. It’s an unapologetically NSFW addition to an already unapologetically NSFW album. However, at its heart, it’s clear that Red is in her element and having fun with the music she produces. The energy goes a long to help overcome the sometimes generic beats pulled straight out of the mid-2000s club scene.

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Travis Scott Converts SoFi Stadium Into “UTOPIA” Before Los Angeles Tour Stop: Watch

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Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus tour, with assistance from Teezo Touchdown and in support of his massive new album UTOPIA, is firing on all cylinders right now. Moreover, he’s about a third of the way into his trek, and it’s resulted in a lot of notable moments, wild fan interactions, and a satisfying concert experience. But part of the tour is about that grandeur and spectacle that we associate with La Flame, and what better way is there to show that off than by turning a whole stadium venue into a utopia? Well, that’s exactly what he did at SoFi Stadium at Inglewood in Los Angeles, California ahead of today’s show there (Sunday, November 5).

Furthermore, the Houston MC projected his branded messaging, including the UTOPIA logo, atop So-Fi’s projection screens on the roof. It looks amazing from high up in the skies, and that makes you realize that he wanted to make this truly huge. Travis Scott also set up various UTOPIA-themed props and picture spots around the stadium, such as a statue of the word. It’s unclear exactly how much farther he went in turning SoFi into his personal playground, and one for fans, but we can already tell it’s something pretty elaborate.

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Travis Scott’s UTOPIA Lands At SoFi Stadium: Watch His Massive Promo

 
 
 
 
 
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Still, it’s a shame that some of the most impressive additions at SoFi are only visible from out the window of a flying vehicle. For any regular concert-goer just looking to have a good time, they might not see the 32-year-old’s best efforts into making this occasion something to remember. Speaking of best efforts, though, Travis Scott might not have ever become fully and publicly accountable for the Astroworld tragedy in 2021, but at least he seems committed to upholding a more cautionary, caring, and compelling concert experience this time around. That’s a tough can of worms to unpack, but it’s a step in the right direction.

Meanwhile, do you have tickets for CIRCUS MAXIMUS or did you skip out? Are you one of those ticket scalpers that’s probably regretting their shady investment right now? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. As always, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and more updates on Travis Scott.

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Kim Kardashian Celebrates 43rd Birthday With Hailey Bieber, Ivanka Trump, And More

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Kim Kardashian turned 43 this week and celebrated the milestone in style. The reality star rocked a cutaway red dress at a star-studded party at Funke in Beverly Hills. Most of Kim’s immediate family was there, with Kendall, Kylie, Khloe, and Kris all showing out. No word on whether Kourtney was there but if she wasn’t, it wouldn’t be too surprising. However, it wasn’t just the KarJen fam in attendance. Celebrities such as Hailey Bieber and Ivanka Trump were also in attendance. Furthermore, there were less famous faces who are still just as dear to Kardashian. This included Kardashian’s childhood friends such as Allison Statter.

According to sources who spoke with TMZ, the menu included “Branzino Alla Brace, Gemelli, Melanzane Alla Parmigiana, Pollo Al Mattone, and Mezza Maniche Cacio E Pepe” as the guests enjoyed an Italian-styled menu. It’s said that the aforementioned Statter arranged everything for a wonderful evening.

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Kim Kardashian Reveals “Manny” For Saint West

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 20: Kim Kardashian is seen on October 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Away from her birthday celebrations, Kim has also been working for ways to work with her son as a single mom. The latest episode of The Kardashians revealed that following her split from Kanye, Kim Kardashian hired a male nanny for her son, Saint. “It’s really hard for me to be really strict and to discipline a lot. My parents weren’t strict at all and sometimes because I’m really busy, it would be amazing if I had a partner who would tap me out and take over and handle it but, you know, it can’t happen like that. I do think that my household and even our family is very female-dominated. I recently hired a manny [because] I really wanted a male around that would be picking them up and taking them to sports, and I was scared out of my mind to tell their dad that,” Kim explained.

She clarified that while she was scared to tell him, Kanye is fully on board with the idea. “When he was dropping off the kids, Kanye introduced himself. They played two-on-two with Saint and him. He’s been so nice to him, like ‘Hey, if you’re going to help raise my son’ — because he handed him the ball really easily or something — he’s like, ‘Don’t do that, have him get it himself. It’s some of the rules I would want.’ And I was like ‘Oh my God, okay’,” Kim continued.

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Dom Kennedy’s “Get Home Safely” Turns 10

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Oct. 15th, 2023 marked the 10th anniversary of Dom Kennedy’s second studio album, Get Home Safely via The Other Peoples Money Company. The Futuristiks and DrewByrd served as the album’s primary producers, along with DJ Mustard, DJ Khalil, and more. It followed Kennedy’s 2011 debut, From the Westside With Love II, which established him as a major name within the LA rap scene.

While it serves as his most celebrated release to date, Get Home Safely marked a significant milestone in a thriving West Coast scene during the 2010s. It also signified a shift in a post-blog-era world where rappers could flourish independently. Today, we revisit Dom Kennedy’s Get Home Safely for its 10th anniversary. 

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Dom Kennedy’s Magnum Opus

Get Home Safely is arguably Dom Kennedy’s magnum opus. Not only does the music speak for itself, but the album’s critical and commercial success attests to its legacy. It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard US Rap chart and it is also Kennedy’s highest selling album. Dom moved over 10,000 copies in the album’s first week.

Get Home Safely painted a vivid portrait of LA culture from the perspective of Dom Kenned. His cool, calm, and collected flow encapsulates the unfiltered everyday life in the City of Angels like in “Let’s Be Friends” and “After School.” Then, there are records like “Black Bentleys” that capture Dom tapping into his full songwriting potential as he reflects on the humble beginnings that shaped his career. It’s the honesty, authenticity, and pensiveness across this album that defined Kennedy’s legacy.

Ahead of its release, Dom Kennedy expressed to HipHopDX that Get Home Safely was the album he always wanted to make. He had gone on his first global tour and aspired towards “leaving a real legacy.” Ten years later, it appears that Get Home Safely did just that.

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An Ambassador For A Resurging West Coast

By 2013, the West Coast was experiencing a renaissance of rising talent. Los Angeles bloomed with collectives like Odd Future, TDE, and Pac Div. Meanwhile, artists like Casey Veggies, Vince Staples, and YG also helped usher in a new era for the West Coast. Like many of these emerging acts, Dom Kennedy was in his own lane, carving out his own niche while championing the West Coast. More importantly, Kennedy waved the flag for independence with The Other Peoples Money Company while many of his peers began signing with the majors.

Features on From the Westside With Love II came from all over America, but Get Home Safely was strictly a West Coast affair. Respected legends like Krondon of Strong Arm Steady appeared on the album, but it also spotlighted the wave of buzzing artists in LA’s hip-hop scene. Nipsey Hussle and Ty Dolla $ign featured on Get Home Safely; both of whom eventually became stars in their own right. Additionally, rappers Skeme and TeeFLii contributed verses, making the album a glimpse into LA rap’s bright future. On his second studio album, Dom Kennedy was at the helm of introducing the next generation of west coast hip hop. Simultaneously, he was setting an example for independent success.

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Blueface & Jaidyn Alexis Hold Hands In Cute Photos Taken After This Weekend’s Concert

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Jaidyn Alexis and Chrisean Rock have more in common than their shared bond with Blueface. Both women also seem to lack the personal boundaries to keep themselves out of the 26-year-old’s life, no matter how toxic things between them become. We’ve lost sight of the number of times that the Baddies cast member has walked away from Blue, only to turn around and run right back into his arms. When Alexis declared earlier this month that she was over her baby daddy, and didn’t plan to fulfill the rest of her MILF Music contract, fans believed that we might actually see a woman successfully escape the “Thotiana” rapper.

Unfortunately, the excitement and support for the mother of two’s journey as a solo artist died off quickly. This was because Blueface was back at her home, tormenting her in a matter of days. While he obviously gets on her nerves from time to time, the California native also provides Alexis with plenty of unique opportunities, such as performing one of her singles during his show in Los Angeles this weekend. The crowd was notably singing along with the 25-year-old, although a fight did break out between a group of women at one point in the evening.

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Jaidyn Alexis and Her Baby Daddy Kiss and Make Up

Rock has made it clear that while she and Blue love each other, they’re not together romantically at this time. Alexis, on the other hand, was photographed putting on displays of PDA with her co-parent, as shown in the photos above. The pair has an undeniably natural chemistry, likely because they’ve been in each other’s lives for so long.

Despite all those who have been praying on her downfall, Jaidyn Alexis continues to thrive in her rap career. Three singles have already come out from the rising star, one of which Latto has seemingly been streaming lately. Read more about that at the link below, and let us know if you think Blueface is better off partnering with his first or second baby mama in the comments.

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Chad Johnson Reveals He Used To Be A Stripper

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Cincinnati Bengals legend Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson revealed a surprising part of his history during a recent live stream. Johnson claimed that back in 1997, while attending Santa Monica College, he worked as a stripper to help pay his bills. “I used to strip at The Right Track. I used to be a dancer. I could tell you cause we family. 1997, I was in LA. My mom was out there but I really couldn’t live with my mama, so I had a place in Santa Monica. Sometimes I was short on my light bill. Them candles, light em. I used to strip. I used to be a dancer. If anybody in the chat is from LA that’s a little bit older, I used to strip at The Right Track. I bullshit you not.”

He continued, detailing what sort of money he was making. “Back then, you danced for the big women. The big women tip you good. You know having $2,500, $3,000 back in 1997 as a little kid, you know how much money that is? Boy, I was making a killing. But sometimes I had to miss work because I had football practice, you know how it is.” Johnson transferred to Oregon State after the 1999 season and spent one season with the Beavers. He was a second-round draft pick in 2001 and spent the next decade or so in the NFL. Johnson retired in 2017 after stints in Canada and Mexico.

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Johnson Offers “Women’s Upkeep” Course

However, it’s not the only surprising thing Johnson has done as of late. Recently, Johnson said he was offering to teach men how to do things to help care for the women in their lives.

In a post set to The City Girls’ “No Bars”, Johnson is seen styling one of his daughter’s hair. “Fellas you can save ya money if you learn to do all the basic necessities when it comes to a woman’s upkeep, sign up for my classes & YouTube tutorials, for only $20 you can save thousands a year taking my course. Read my bio for more info & what i excel at. 💯,” he wrote in the caption. Furthermore, Johnson changed his Instagram bio to reflect new passion. “❤6x certified Lash Artist, ❤53 years of horizontal experience, ❤Esthetician & Zumba Instructor, Proud father of 85 & a possible.”

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Metro Boomin To Be Accompanied By Live Orchestra At LA Show

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It was recently announced that Metro Boomin will take the stage at the Dolby Theatre in LA next month. The award-winning producer will also be joined by the Symphonic Orchestra and their conductor, Anthony Parnther. The show is part of Red Bull Symphonic, and Metro Boomin’s the second artist to take part in the project. The performance is scheduled for October 26, 2023 and tickets go on sale this Friday (September 15).

“I’m very excited to be part of such an amazing music moment with Red Bull,” Metro Boomin explains. “I have a deep love and appreciation for orchestral music, which can be heard in many of the records I’ve produced. Now, with Red Bull Symphonic, we’re able to reimagine a whole body of work that I’m proud of in a live show with the talent of the Symphonic Orchestra, which has always been a dream of mine that I’m finally seeing come to life.”

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Metro Boomin Will Be Joined By Symphonic Orchestra

Metro Boomin To Be Accompanied By Live Orchestra At LA Show
Metro Boomin attends an event to kicks off Gov Ball Weekend with ‘Heroes & Villains’ Pop-Up in Soho ahead of his performance Friday night on June 09, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Chance Yeh/Getty Images for Bravado)

In 2022, Rick Ross was joined by Orchestra Noir and Jason Ikeem Rodgers in Atlanta. The event intended to “[pay] homage to the heritage of hip-hop and the excellence of Black musicianship in the city of Atlanta.” In March of this year, the performer also dropped a 23-minute documentary about the event. “I really want [the audience] to take away the appreciation for the orchestra, Orchestra Noir,” he says in the documentary. “This isn’t something that happens a lot,” Rick Ross also added. “This is something different; rap artists collaborating with a full top-shelf orchestra. In 20 years from now, [the event] is something etched in stone, ‘It was dope.’”

Recently, Metro Boomin also performed at the 2023 MTV VMAs, reportedly hinting at his upcoming collaboration with Future. He also paid homage to his late mother, who tragically passed in 2022 as a result of an alleged murder-suicide. Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Metro Boomin.

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Beyonce Brings Out Kendrick Lamar In Los Angeles On Renaissance World Tour

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Beyonce surprised fans in Los Angeles on Monday night by bringing out Kendrick Lamar for her Renaissance World Tour concert. In doing so, the two performed their latest collaboration, a remix of “America Has a Problem,” for the first time live. The show was the last of three concerts at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Unfortunately for fans in attendance, the moment didn’t come without its technical difficulties. According to fans on social media, Lamar’s mic was cutting out during the performance. The Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers rapper wasn’t the only guest to appear during the show. Diana Ross also serenaded Beyonce in celebration of her birthday earlier in the night.

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Beyonce Performs With Kendrick Lamar

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 26: Recording artists Beyonce (L) and Kendrick Lamar perform onstage during the 2016 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar have collaborated numerous times over the years. They worked with one another on “Freedom” off of Beyonce’s Lemonade album in 2016, as well as “NILE” from The Lion King soundtrack in 2019. Speaking with Rolling Stone in 2017, Lamar reflected on collaborating with the legendary singer. “How particular to be about your music,” he said. “She’s a perfectionist. Think about the BET performance. She was very particular — the lighting, the camera blocking, the transition from the music to the dancing. It was confirmation of something I already knew.”

Beyonce Brings Out Kendrick Lamar

Beyonce’s Renaissance World Tour recently became the highest-grossing tour by a female musician ever, earning over $450 million. The previous record-holder was Madonna with her Sticky & Sweet Tour in 2008. Beyonce will be performing in Vancouver, Seattle, Arlington, Houston, New Orleans, and more over the next month before wrapping up the tour in Kansas City on October 1. She kicked it off in Europe, back in May and has been on the road since. Be on the lookout for further updates on the Renaissance World Tour on HotNewHipHop.

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50 Cent & J. Cole Posted Up In Los Angeles In New Pic

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J. Cole and 50 Cent go way back, linking up on wax together on the track “New York Times” along with Bas on Cole’s 2013 album Born Sinner. However, with all the respect they’ve been showing each other as of late, fans hope that we get another collab soon. Moreover, the two recently posted up on social media at Los Angeles, perhaps around the time they hit up Beyoncé’s show. That’s just speculation, but the important thing here is that the skilled MCs are still tight after all these years. They clearly admire each other in different ways, and it’s always great to see two eras of the game converge.

Furthermore, 50 Cent had brought J. Cole out as a special guest during one of his “The Final Lap” shows in Brooklyn. Of course, both seemed to have a great time onstage together, as they celebrated Fif’s career and witnessed the still-in-his-prime phase of the Dreamville spitter. Sure, maybe for some fans out there, it’s hard to imagine their two fanbases converging, since they have distinctly different styles. Still, real hip-hop heads recognize real, and given both their indelible contributions to the genre, those differences become irrelevant.

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J. Cole & 50 Cent Are Hanging Out On And Off Stage

In fact, it’s compelling to see just how much the G-Unit mogul had an important influence on the North Carolina native. During his appearance at the aforementioned concert, J. Cole made sure to give the Queens legend his flowers. “If y’all don’t make some noise for one of the greatest n***as to ever do this s**t, 50 motherf***ing Cent, Curtis Jackson. Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ the greatest album of all time, I don’t give a f**k what y’all talking about n***a.”

Meanwhile, a collab between them these days might sound very different to what they crafted with Bas on “New York Times.” They’ve both grown a lot since then, whether as people, rappers, entrepreneurs, or leaders within their respective communities and fanbases. All we can hope for is that this is a hip-hop friendship that doesn’t fade. With that in mind, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on J. Cole and 50 Cent.

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Jay-Z & Lil Durk Link Up After Beyonce’s Show In Los Angeles

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Lil Durk and Jay-Z were among the avalanche of stars present at Beyonce’s recent “RENAISSANCE” tour stops in Los Angeles. The two rappers might be from different generations, but they were all smiles after the concert in a series of newly surfaced pictures. It seems like everybody had an amazing time at the spectacle, and from what footage and testimonies indicate, it should come as no surprise. What’s more is that it’s probably made more fun for fans, given that they can scope out which big names are around. To top it off, this was after Durkio gave a surprise performance as part of DJ Khaled’s opening set that night.

Of course, when two MCs link up, the first thought in many fans’ minds is what a collaboration between them would sound like if there isn’t one already. In the case of Lil Durk and Jay-Z, their hardened and entrepreneurial approach in the game is quite similar. Sure, Hov and other OGs opened those doors for many artists to aspire to, and the Chicago artist is no exception. That inspiration, though, can yield amazing results, so hopefully it ends up happening down the road.

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Lil Durk & Jay-Z Twizz Up Post-Beyonce Show

In a XXL interview, Lil Durk said that Jay-Z inspired him to “build an empire of [his] own.” “S**t, look what he did. Résumé speak for itself. He used to be in this position. He used to be the underdog. The streets used to take him under. And he bossed up, you know what I’m sayin’? You ain’t see him post pictures every day trying to fit in. I seen him at Michael Rubin’s party. He like, ‘Man, you motivate me.’ Man, f***ed me up. I forgot my reply to him, ’cause it was on a walk-by. The reply ain’t make no damn sense ’cause it shocked me. I’m like, ‘What the f**k? Damn, that’s hard.’

“It’s just motivation,” he said when asked how that made him feel. “Everything happens for a reason. It was for a reason I was standing right there when he walked past at the time. You know, it’s probably people that be around him every day or be around Drake every day and wasting time. And they won’t be like, ‘Lemme learn how to engineer. Lemme learn how to shoot videos, lemme learn how to…’ They just want to soak up the air. I’m like, nah, I’m gonna get to it. I’m gonna figure this s**t out for us.” On that note, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Jay-Z and Lil Durk.

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