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Ja Morant And Nike Team Up To Provide New Shoes To Memphis Kids

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Ja Morant was out and about in Memphis this week, surprising some kids with an appearance at a Nike “Only Basketball” event. The Grizzlies star was on-site to hoop with the kids and give out some pairs of his Ja 1s. Furthermore, Morant had some nuggets of advice for the assembled youngsters. “Believe in yourself. You know have confidence in yourself. There’s going to be a lot of outside stuff that can distract you from your ultimate goal. Just stay locked in, tune it out, and stay true to yourself.”

It’s some interesting advice, especially given Morant’s offseason. The 25-year-old has been desperately avoiding the spotlight after the drama surrounding a livestream in which he pulled a gun. Furthermore, it was his second time pulling such a stunt this year and the NBA front office was far from impressed. Morant will start the season on a 25-game suspension, meaning the Grizzlies will be without him until at least late December.

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Elsewhere, Morant was also spotted hitting the gym earlier this month. While he’s been keeping away from the spotlight, it’s clear that he hasn’t been slacking on his workouts. In late August, an Instagram user posted clips of Morant working out with David Roddy and GG Jackson.

Meanwhile, is there more legal trouble on the way for Morant? In July 2022, Morant reportedly got into an altercation with Joshua Holloway, who was 17 at the time. Holloway had been attending a pick-up game at Morant’s home in Tennessee. There, he claims he was assaulted by Morant and Morant’s friend Davonte Pack. An initial investigation was opened and quickly closed, with no charges filed. However, a Washington Post report, released alongside a civil suit filed by Holloway, revealed a lot of questionable details in the original investigation. Morant’s lawyers are citing Tennessee’s Stand Your Ground laws and their arguments will be heard October 12.

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Moneybagg Yo Denies Responsibility For Canceled Memphis Concert

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Moneybagg Yo says that he had nothing to do with the cancelation of his show at the FedEx Forum in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. The concert had been previously scheduled for Saturday, September 30.

“I did not cancel shit FedExForum canceled the show!” he said in a Facebook post. “I Spent 300k in production and had MAJOR special guests popping out to help me put on for my city! Shit broke my heart frfr that was the one show I was looking for to I love coming home (a broken heart emoji). I tried everything in my power to assure them that none was gone happen! Unfortunately At the moment we looking for another venue that’s large enough will keep u updated thanks for everybody support (100 percent emoji).”

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 4: Rapper Moneybagg Yo performs during his Larger. Than Life Tour at State Farm Arena on August 4, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

As of Saturday, it appears that Moneybagg Yo’s show is the only canceled event. AEW Wrestling, Kirk Franklin, and Stevie Nicks, are all still set to perform at the venue. It’s unclear what led to the cancelation of Moneybagg Yo’s concert; however, Lil Baby recently stopped a performance at FedEx Forum short due to gunfire breaking out. “A person was shot last night at FedEx Forum during the Lil Baby concert. The incident is under investigation and we are fully cooperating with the Memphis Police Department,” a spokesperson for the venue said afterward, according to Fox 13. Lil Baby added on Twitter: “Unfortunately I Couldn’t Perform Last Night In Memphis, Ima Make Sure Everybody Gets A Refund Tho (heart hands emoji).”

Moneybagg Yo kicked off his Larger Than Life tour in Orlando, last month. The concert in Memphis was set to conclude the run of shows. He’s already performed in Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles. Be on the lookout for further updates on the tour on HotNewHipHop.

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Memphis Bleek’s “Drink Champs” Appearance Covers Jay-Z, Illegal Highs & More

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Memphis Bleek was the latest guest on Drink Champs, and N.O.R.E., DJ EFN, and the whole crew had a blast with him. They covered every aspect of his veteran career, such as early Roc-A-Fella shenanigans, getting illegally high in Dubai, and his business aspirations in Roc Nation, the A&R world, and the cannabis industry. Moreover, the Brooklyn rapper had a lot to look back on and anticipate, and did so with a lot of energy and charisma. For example, one of the more comical parts of the interview came when he spoke on rumors that Jay-Z and the Roc were involved with the Illuminati, a conspiracy too funny to let slide.

“That killed me with the Hov drunk they Illuminati,” Memphis Bleek joked. “Why the f**k I ain’t drink then? Huh? I just went to the party and let everybody get Illuminati wasted and I said, ‘Yo, I’m cool. Tonight’s the night I’m on my N.O.R.E. s**t, 36 hours clean. My birthday’s coming.’ F**k outta here. I’d been in there, vampire from Brooklyn, n***a. You think Eddie had it? Me, n***a. F**k outta here with that. It’s called the Illumi-grinding, n***a.”

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In addition, the 45-year-old even recalled Michael Jackson’s strange requirements for his Summer Jam performance. “Listen, if you wasn’t with Hov, you had to turn around and face the wall,” Memphis Bleek claimed. “His security guards came in before he came in. They like this: ‘Everybody who don’t got the Jay-Z pass.’ Like, I’m with the family. You had to have that pass. They was making n***as face the wall like it was the pat-down on the block. Everybody, because Mike didn’t want eye-to-eye contact.”

Meanwhile, Hov’s fellow Marcy project baby also made himself relatable by talking about roadblocks in his way as a music fan. He had to make some calls in high places to get Beyoncé tickets, which one would assume is easy considering his relationship with the Carters. Still, he’s just a man at the end of the day, and hearing him go across his personal timeline can be as comical as it is inspiring. Check out the episode above and log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Memphis Bleek.

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Jay-Z Illuminati Rumors Denied By Memphis Bleek

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On the latest episode of Drink Champs, N.O.R.E., DJ EFN, and the rest of the crew welcomed Memphis Bleek. The Roc-A-Fella OG told a lot of wild stories and had everyone in chuckle mode for most of their conversation, which was very entertaining to see. For example, he explained how hard it was to get tickets for Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE tour despite being one of Jay-Z’s protégés. Speaking of Hov, his signee also addressed conspiracies and claims about his mentor being in the Illuminati. Rumors like that will always come for artists when they’re big enough, but the 45-year-old wasted no time in shutting it all down comically.

“That killed me with the Hov drunk they Illuminati,” Memphis Bleek recalled. “Why the f**k I ain’t drink then? Huh? I just went to the party and let everybody get Illuminati wasted and I said, ‘Yo, I’m cool. Tonight’s the night I’m on my N.O.R.E. s**t, 36 hours clean. My birthday’s coming.’ F**k outta here. I’d been in there, vampire from Brooklyn, n***a. You think Eddie had it? Me, n***a. F**k outta here with that. It’s called the Illumi-grinding, n***a.”

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Memphis Bleek On Jay-Z Being In The Illuminati:
“It’s Called Illumi-Grinding”

Elsewhere in their conversation, the Brooklyn MC also spoke on a funny story concerning Michael Jackson’s surprise Summer Jam performance in 2001. “It was ill, the Mike situation,” Memphis Bleek shared. “Rest in peace to the GOAT of the GOATs. Mike came through, right? Listen, if you wasn’t with Hov, you had to turn around and face the wall. His security guards came in before he came in. They like this: ‘Everybody who don’t got the Jay-Z pass.’ Like, I’m with the family. You had to have that pass.

“They was making n***as face the wall like it was the pat-down on the block,” he continued. “Everybody, because Mike didn’t want eye-to-eye contact. Nobody look him in his eyes. Me, I gotta see Mike. So I’m looking at everyone in the hallway facing the wall like, ‘These n***as is bugging.’” For more news and the latest updates on Memphis Bleek and Jay-Z, log back into HNHH.

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GloRilla Makes Fun Of Her Memphis Accent After VMAs Clip Goes Viral

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GloRilla is known for her sense of humor and doesn’t hesitate to embrace jokes, even if they’re directed at herself. During her appearance at the VMAs on September 12, where she presented Metro Boomin as a performer, social media users couldn’t help but take note of her distinct and thick Memphis accent as she read from the teleprompter. “What’s up New Jersey, how y’all feeling tonight?” GloRilla began. “Now I can’t walk in heels so y’all gotta bare with me now. This next performance comes from one of the biggest hip-hop producers in music today.” “A diamond certified superstar who’s not only nominated for four VMAs, but has also had multiple number one albums and 42 Billboard Hot 100 hits, featuring Future, Swae Lee, A Boogie With Da Hoodie, and NAV … give it up for Metro!” she continued.

While her introduction was high-energy and perfectly read, fans pointed out her pronunciation of “music,” and “Future.” The up-and-coming rapper has a distinctive Memphis accent that’s hard to ignore. It’s part of what makes her music so unique, and her voice and delivery so distinct. For instance, when she pronounces the word “music,” she elongates the first syllable into “myoo.” Additionally, she inserts an “r” sound in the middle, resulting in a pronunciation that sounds like “myursic.”

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“Dey said dem R’s was kicking my ass,” GloRilla jokingly responded to the commentary after noticing the clip going viral. However, GloRilla is proud of her accent, and is even more proud of being from the city of Memphis. In numerous interviews, GloRilla has spoken about her love for the city. “Memphis is top tier when it comes to music,” the rapper said in an interview with Complex. “I’m so glad [that] the last couple years we’ve been getting the notoriety, because Memphis is known for music too.”

In the past year, GloRilla experienced a significant breakthrough in her career. Her track “F.N.F (Let’s Go)” went viral, propelling her to a new level of stardom. Being noticed by Yo Gotti and securing a label deal with CMG has helped escalate her further into success. In less than a year, GloRilla has seen numerous achievements. Her debut EP titled Anyways, Life’s Great debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 album chart. She also secured a BET Award, a Grammy nomination, and a notable endorsement from Cardi B which resulted in collaborating on the song “Tomorrow 2.”

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Lil Baby Concert Shooting: What We Know

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Thursday night, a man was shot and injured during a Lil Baby concert at the FedEx Forum in Memphis. Fans were forced to evacuate the venue, with no other injuries being reported. The Atlanta rapper was performing alongside Rylo Rodriguez when the incident occurred. He was rushed off stage immediately after the shots were fired. Currently, the shooter’s identity is unknown, and Memphis Police have yet to make an arrest. However, they concluded that the shooting was premeditated and the victim was targeted. As police conduct their investigation, here is what we know so far about the Lil Baby concert shooting.

Initial Reporting

The Memphis Police Department responded to reports of a shooting at the FedEx Forum during Lil Baby’s performance around 10:23 p.m. on Thursday (September 7). One concertgoer, Clarissa Johnson, told WREG Memphis she “heard a pop” before evacuating the venue. “I’m still not sure what happened. It’s not so sweet tonight, though,” she said. The shooting victim, later reportedly identified as Young Dolph’s cousin, CEO Jizzle, was said to have been in critical condition when police responded before being rushed to Regional One Health Medical Center. The incident reportedly occurred on the first floor near the stage. The victim is no longer in critical condition today, and no other injuries have since been reported.

Statements From Police, Venue, & Performers

Following the shooting, the Memphis Police Department released a statement. They are investigating how a weapon managed to get inside the arena as all fans walk through a metal detector when entering. The shooter’s identity is unknown, and police are actively working to find the culprit. The FedEx Forum also released a statement echoing the goals of the police’s investigation. GloRilla, who was scheduled to perform at the show, commented on the situation. In a social media post, the rapper expressed frustration of her hometown. She said, “Memphis is ghetto as f**k. We been on this tour this whole f*****g time and today they want to f*****g shoot. It ain’t been a shootout at not a one of these shows… Man, this some ghetto s**t. It ain’t even funny, for real.” In addition to GloRilla’s remarks, Lil Baby also took to social media after the shooting.

Lil Baby Assured Fans Their Refunds

While not commenting on the incident, Lil Baby took to Twitter, assuring fans they would be refunded. “Unfortunately I couldn’t perform last night in Memphis. Ima make sure everybody gets a refund tho,” he said in the since-deleted tweet. The rapper also released a statement on his Instagram story, citing “unforeseen circumstances” that prevented him from giving fans a full performance. Baby’s show the following night at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky, has also been canceled following the shooting. The rest of his upcoming shows on his It’s Only Us Tour are scheduled to take place as planned.

Unfortunately, this is not the first time that the lives of concertgoers have been threatened by violence. Shootings, bomb threats, sexual assault, and even crowd-stampedes have become all too common in live music settings. This is all that has been shared about the Lil Baby concert shooting and its ongoing investigation. Be sure to check back in with HotNewHipHop for the latest updates.

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Lil Baby Breaks His Silence Following Concert Shooting

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Earlier this week, one of Lil Baby’s performances ended in tragedy, after a shooting took place near the stage. The unfortunate situation unfolded at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, and left one fan injured. The show was immediately brought to a close, and the stadium was promptly evacuated. Sadly, one fan was shot, and was reported to be in critical condition after the incident. The shooter has yet to be identified.

Luckily, the injured man appears to be doing better, having shared a couple of messages from his hospital bed since the shooting. He told viewers to “Pray for the opps 10x harder,” and seems to be in good spirits. Lil Baby had yet to comment on the frightening incident until just recently, when he broke his silence with a Tweet. “Unfortunately I Couldn’t Perform Last Night In Memphis,” he wrote. “Ima Make Sure Everybody Gets A Refund Tho.” Social media users are praising the rapper for giving refunds to attendees, who couldn’t see his full set due to the shooting.

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Lil Baby Says He’s Giving Fans Refunds

Amid the news, GloRilla took to Instagram Live to weigh in on the shooting. The Memphis-born rapper, who’s performed alongside Lil Baby at some of his recent shows, expressed how surprised she was that the shooting took place in her city. She seemed to be in shock, as many were, that the concert turned deadly. Others, however, don’t share her disbelief, claiming that Memphis is notorious for gun violence.

Shortly after the incident took place, some footage from the concert also surfaced on social media. In a clip, Lil Baby can be seen onstage performing, and quickly heading off once he hears the gunshot. Another video shows attendees making their way out of the stadium after the shooting. The man who was shot can be seen laying on the ground, receiving assistance from staff and fellow fans. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Lil Baby.

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GloRilla Shares Thoughts On Lil Baby Concert Shooting

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Everyone in the rap world is talking about a shooting that happened overnight at a Lil Baby concert in Memphis. The identity of the shooter is still currently unknown and though the victim was in critical condition last night it appears that he will be okay. He shared a video which was reposted by DJ Akademiks updating everyone online of his status and asking blogs to stop talking about him.

Now one of the breakout stars of the Memphis rap scene is lending her thoughts to the situation unfolding in her city. GloRilla, who has recently played at some shows alongside Lil Baby, went on Instagram live to react to the news. In the clip she expresses disbelief that Memphis of all cities on his tour is where this happened. Fans in the comments of a repost of the video focused more on how unsurprising it was that this happened in Memphis. “Why she, acting like her city isn’t one of the most murderous cities in these United States?” one of the top comments on the post reads. Check out the full clip below.

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GloRilla Can’t Believe Lil Baby Concert Shooting Happened In Memphis

Despite how popular GloRilla has become she actually hasn’t released a debut album yet. She does have one project under her belt, a 2022 EP called Anyways, Life’s Great… The project featured her breakthrough is “F.N.F (Let’s Go) with Hitkidd. The tracklist also included her biggest hit to date “Tomorrow 2” with Cardi B.

Last month, during an appearance on Good Morning America to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, GloRilla had some thoughts to share on her debut album. “I’m excited about it. I plan on going number one. I gotta make another song that’s gonna have all the girls screaming,” she says in the interview. What do you think of GloRilla’s reaction to the Lil Baby concert shooting in Memphis? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Victim Of Lil Baby Concert Shooting Shares Update

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Last night, a Lil Baby show ended abruptly in chaotic fashion. The rapper was performing in Memphis at the FedEx Forum when about 30 minutes into his set, a shooting took place. The shots were fired surprisingly close to the stage and resulted in one man being evacuated and taken to the hospital. Whoever did the shooting doesn’t appear to have been caught yet and their identity is currently unknown. Now less than a day after the event took place, the victim of the shooting is speaking publicly with a new video recorded from his hospital bed.

“The guy who got shot at lil baby show posts message from hospital bed. He want y’all to kno he would never let a f**k n***a take him out and he want blogs to stop posting him. Our prayers are with this individual for a speedy recovery,” reads the caption of DJ Akademiks repost of the video. As you’d expect, fans had a variety of reactions in the comments. Many made jokes about the fact that Akademiks posted the video despite the man’s request for blogs to stop talking about him. Others pointed out the hardened attitude and posturing he deploys in the clip despite his circumstances. Check out the full video he shared below.

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Lil Baby Show Shooting Victim Speaks Out

Last month, Lil Baby was part of a major hip-hop collaboration. He teamed up with Future and Lil Uzi Vert on the DJ Khaled song “Supposed To Be Loved.“ The track is serving as the lead single for Khaled’s upcoming new album TIL NEXT TIME. Like most of his projects fans are expecting an absolutely stacked feature list, in fact, he’s already claimed that Drake will be making two appearances himself.

Speaking of Drake, Lil Baby was asked about their rumored collab album in a recent interview. He kept his answer about the existence of such a project very non-committal, saying “Maybe so. Maybe not.” What do you think of the statement made by the victim of last night’s shooting at a Lil Baby concert? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Lil Baby Concert Ends With Shooting, Footage Surfaces Online

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A Lil Baby concert in Memphis ended in the worst way possible on Thursday night. The show was taking place at the FedEx Forum, which is also the home of the Memphis Grizzlies. Overall, the show was going smoothly until a shooting took place close to the stage. According to ABC News, the shooting took place just before 10:30 PM, which means Baby would have been on stage for about 30 minutes.

As the report explains, a man was shot on the scene. He subsequently had to be wheeled out of the arena. However, the man who did the shooting is unknown and is reportedly still on the run. The police are currently conducting an investigation into the matter. In regard to the man who was injured, he is staying at the Regional One Health Medical Center in critical condition. It goes without saying that the show was eventually canceled as the entire arena was evacuated.

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Lil Baby Rushes Off Stage

In the video posted above, you can see some of the footage from the incident. Firstly, you have a video that showcases the shooting taking place. Although, there is a lot of commotion and the source of the gunfire seems unclear. As for the second video, you can see people seemingly attending to the man who had just been shot. Additionally, in the footage where we see the gunfire, Lil Baby can clearly be seen ducking for cover and running off of the stage.

At the time of writing this, Lil Baby and his team have yet to comment on the situation. This is a very scary incident, and we hope the victim is going to be okay. Moreover, we are glad that all of the other attendees were able to make it out of there safely. Stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to keep you updated on this developing story. Let us know your thoughts on all of this, in the comments section below.

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