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Snoop Dogg, Martin Lawrence, And More Mourn John Amos In Heatfelt Social Media Tributes

October 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg, Questlove, Martin Lawrence, and many other celebrities have shared tributes to the late John Amos on social media in the wake of his passing. While Amos died of natural causes back on August 21, his family only confirmed the news on Tuesday. He was 84 years old at the time of his passing.

Several of the voices to speak out have been those in hip-hop. “This man raised us God forever bless John Amos RIP,” Fat Joe wrote in a post on Instagram. On the same platform, Questlove shared a clip from Let’s Do It Again and wrote: “My fav foot chase scene of all time: Let’s Do It Again. How John Amos took went Usain In The Brain Bolt levels in church shoes I’ll never know.” As for Snoop Dogg, he posted a clip from Coming to America, which also features the late James Earl Jones. He wrote: “We lost two titans in less than a month’s time. Thank you for your contributions to the culture.”

John Amos Attends The TV Land Awards

LeVar Burton, Ben Vereen and John Amos during 5th Annual TV Land Awards – Arrivals at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, CA, United States. (Photo by J.Sciulli/WireImage)

Several actors spoke out on the passing of Amos as well, including Martin Lawrence, who wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “This one hits different. My condolences go out to the family of a true legend, John Amos.” Wendell Pierce also added that he “and James Earl Jones. Two Titans of Theater and Film. I witness them both display great talent. I am forever in their debt. Rest In Peace.”

While Amos’ son, K.C., is the one who confirmed the news of his father’s passing, his daughter, Shannon, revealed on Instagram that she found out along with the public. Be on the lookout for further updates on John Amos on HotNewHipHop.

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John Amos and James Earl Jones. Two Titans of Theater and Film. I witness them both display great talent. I am forever in their debt. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/qYzzRXl8ZJ

— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) October 1, 2024

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Will Smith And Martin Lawrence Reveal Their G.O.A.T. Rappers

June 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are having a moment. Three decades after they were two of the biggest stars on television, they’re proving themselves to be even bigger draws as movie stars. Bad Boys: Ride or Die has killed at the box office, and part of the reason why is the promo tour Smith and Lawrence are on. They’re everywhere, sharing anecdotes about their friendship and their seemingly bulletproof franchise. The Smith and Lawrence convo we didn’t expect, however, was who the greatest rapper of all time is.

Smith and Lawrence recently went on the YouTube series GOAT Talk to discuss, well GOAT topics. Given the impact that both of them have had on hip-hop culture, it was only a matter of time before they were hit with the “GOAT rapper” question. Their answers did not disappoint. Martin Lawrence decided to go with a generational peer and a close personal friend. “I would have to say Snoop Dogg for me,” he noted. “Because Snoop’s always come through for me. He’s done my show and has always been excellent. And he’s a good friend of mine.” Both Lawrence and Snoop Dogg appeared in the 2019 film The Beach Bum. The latter also made a cameo on a 1994 episode of Martin.

Will Smith Struggled To Pick Between Three Rappers

Will Smith’s answer was more intriguing. He rose to fame as a rapper. He was the first rapper to win a Grammy, in fact, so he’s technically a GOAT candidate himself. Rest assured, however, the actor didn’t pick himself. He decided to go old school with his picks. “I think that in terms of changing the game,” he posited. “Rakim.” Will Smith was unable to limit his answer to one, though. He mentioned two other men who shaped his love for the genre. “The combination of Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz,” he explained. “In terms of me developing my love for hip-hop.” The Caz shout out is timely, given that Smith recently encountered the rapper during a radio interview.

Smith gushed about Grandmaster Caz during his appearance on Sway In the Morning. He told the host that he modeled his rhyming style after the Cold Crush legend. In the middle of his interview, Caz walks in the room and leaves the Oscar winner starstruck. Smith let out a yell of surprise before hyping up the rapper to the rest of the room. “Ladies and gentleman,” he said. “The full, complete and total inspiration for the Fresh Prince: Grandmaster Caz.” Smith might’ve said Rakim first, but this encounter tips the scale in Caz’s favor.

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Stephen A. Smith Thinks Will Smith Owes Black People a Conversation Over the Oscars Slap

June 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Stephen A. Smith is still hanging on to the Oscars slap. Appearing on his podcast ahead of the launch of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, he asked, “Are we embracing Will Smith again?”

Stephen A. wants Will to have a discussion with the Black community about his decision to slap Chris Rock.

“You got to have a conversation as to why you did that,” Stephen A. Smith said. “It’s primarily us as Black people who have loved and supported you and watched you go on an international stage and slap one of us in the face.”

Do you agree with Stephen A.’s sentiment? You can hear it from him below.

Despite Stephen A.’s opinion, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have once again captivated audiences with their latest film, Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die.

The newest installment of the beloved franchise achieved a domestic box office haul of $56 million over the weekend. The film’s success extended beyond the US, bringing in nearly $50 million globally, making it the first blockbuster hit of the summer season with a total opening weekend revenue of $104.6 million.

The dynamic duo’s on-screen chemistry and action-packed performances have resonated with fans, drawing large crowds to theaters. “Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die” continues the thrilling saga of Miami detectives Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence), delivering the high-octane action and humor that audiences have come to expect from the series.

The film’s impressive box office performance solidifies its status as a major summer blockbuster, setting a high bar for upcoming releases. As the first big hit of the season, “Bad Boys 4” has generated significant buzz and excitement among moviegoers, promising a strong continued showing in theaters worldwide.

With its successful opening weekend, “Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die” reaffirms the franchise’s enduring appeal and the star power of Smith and Lawrence, marking the iconic duo’s triumphant return to the big screen.

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Martin Lawrence Insists He Never Suffered A Stroke

June 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Martin Lawrence says he never suffered a stroke and the rumors suggesting as such are completely unfounded. He discussed his health during an interview with Sway In The Morning, last Friday, to promote his new film with Will Smith, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The rumors have been running rampant throughout the press tour.

“There’s a rumor out there that I had a stroke. Man, and that’s totally not true,” he insisted on the show. “So, I just wanna clear that up. But I thank everybody for the concern and the love, and just thank you. But Marty’s all good.” From there, Smith joined in to joke: “There’s also a rumor, and I wasn’t gonna bring it up, that you’re a clone. That was the one that I heard. That you’ve been cloned.” In the comments section, fans defended the legendary actor. “Martin said he’s alright then let him be! He looks great, he’s older now, no one is going to look exactly the same. It’s called life! Let that man live. You speak life into your words…” one fan wrote. Another countered: “I know Martin is saying he’s good but I feel like bro is moving in slow motion for some reason.”

Martin Lawrence & Will Smith Star In “Bad Boys”

Martin Lawrence and Will Smith yelling at each other while holding machine guns to defend themselves in a scene from the film ‘Bad Boys’, 1995. (Photo by Columbia Pictures/Getty Images)

It’s not the first time Lawrence has had to dispel rumors about his health. Speaking with Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning, last week, he explained that he’s in “God’s hands.” “I’m fine, I’m in God’s hands,” Lawrence said at the time. “I’m blessed. You know, I’m glad to be waking up every day. I’m all good. No need for people to be concerned.”

Martin Lawrence & Will Smith Discuss “Bad Boys 4”

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Will Smith & Martin Lawrence Dominate The Box Office With “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” Earning Over $100 million

June 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The much-anticipated sequel to 2020’s Bad Boy 4 Life, Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die, has taken the box office by storm. Opening on Friday, June 7, the movie, featuring the dynamic duo of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, has exceeded all expectations. The fourth installment in the trilogy, which kicked off with the 1995 release of Bad Boys, raked in a staggering $56 million domestically in its first weekend, a figure that was nearly twice Sony’s internal projection of $30 million and significantly higher than industry forecasts of $45 million to $50 million, as reported by Deadline.

Fans are enjoying this one. They showed up in legions to see the new flick, and if that’s not evidence enough that no one cares about the Chris Rock Oscars slap, then we don’t know what to tell you. Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have been on a promotional tear the past few weeks, and it’s paid off. The overall box office has been down this summer, with industry insiders concerned that big movies like Furiosa and The Fall Guy are not performing to expectations. In comes Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, which shows the industry that star power is star power, and Will Smith still has it.

Will Smith & Martin Lawrence Have An Incredible Opening Weekend for “Bad Boys 4”

‘BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE’ debuts with $104.6M worldwide.

The film had a production budget of $100M. pic.twitter.com/HMh64t2otF

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) June 9, 2024

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s buddy police comedy series has made $104.6 million in total revenue, including $48.6 million from overseas box office receipts. Although it helped that Smith returned to theaters with a franchise that has lasted for more than 30 years, audiences have welcomed his first major motion picture since he attacked Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars. Sony invested $100 million in Bad Boys 4 production and more in marketing the movie to a worldwide audience. The film has already made its budget back and will likely approach the $200 Million the third film in the franchise achieved in 2020.

Fans showed up to see the movie. Will Smith and Martin Lawernce have promoted the movie all over the country, receiving massive amounts of love wherever they went. Overall, Bad Boys: Ride Or Die is a massive success, and it has surprised industry insiders but not fans. People will show up when you have a star like Will Smith and a franchise that people love, like Bad Boys.

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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s ‘Bad Boys 4’ Dominate Box Office with $104.6 Million Global Opening Weekend

June 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ Receiving High Praise After Early Viewing

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have once again captivated audiences with their latest film, Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die.

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‘Fresh Prince’ or ‘Martin’? Will Smith Says ‘Martin’ Was Hands Down Funnier

June 7, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have been making the rounds to support their new film Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The two icons, stars of their own ’90s sitcoms, pulled up on Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe and revealed which sitcom was better: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air or Martin.

“It wasn’t even a competition,” Smith answered. “Martin was hands down funnier than me. I used to study this dude in pure jealousy at the level of comedic genius that he could portray. I’m an actor that needs a script. Martin, you can just roll and say, ‘Go’ and just let it rip and make it up and different takes and all of that and just how he used his body and he’ll look and notice something in the room and grab it and use it. It was a level of comedic genius that was stunning to me.

HOT TAKE from @WillSmith2real @BadBoys @ShannonSharpe @ochocinco pic.twitter.com/JBLsaE8zuv

— Nightcap (@NightcapShow_) June 5, 2024

Martin Lawrence wants fans to know that he is doing well. After a recent event in which it appears his Bad Boys co-star Will Smith is leading him upstairs and another in which he seems unfocused in an interview, Martin is speaking out.

Pulling up on Hot 97, Martin said: “I’m fine. I’m in Gods hands. I’m blessed- I’m glad to be waking up everyday and everything. No need for people to be concerned. I’m healthy as hell. Stop the rumors”

You can see the moment below.

Martin Lawrence addresses the people online who are concerned about his health, and Will Smith discusses his comeback.

( @HOT97 ) pic.twitter.com/AQLcSNJxPO

— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) June 4, 2024

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Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Shine at Miami Premiere of ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’

June 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence attended the Miami premiere of their highly anticipated film, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die”. Joining them were Jacob Scipio, who stars as Mike Lowrey’s (Smith) son Armando, co-star Joe Pantoliano, and co-director Bilall Fallah. The event was a star-studded affair, with DJ Khaled, Fat Joe, LeLe Pons, Swae Lee, and others showing their support.

“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” is the latest installment in Sony Pictures’ successful Bad Boys franchise. The film promises its iconic blend of thrilling action and outrageous comedy, with a new twist: Miami’s finest are now on the run. The movie is set to hit theaters exclusively on Friday, June 7, 2024.Fans of the franchise can look forward to another adrenaline-pumping adventure as Smith and Lawrence reprise their roles as the dynamic duo of Miami’s police force. With a blend of familiar faces and fresh talent, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” aims to deliver the excitement and humor that has made the series a staple in action-comedy cinema.