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Russell Wilson And Ciara Sell Seattle Mansion For A Whopping $21 Million

May 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After years of waiting, the A-list couple Russell Wilson and Ciara have finally closed on their enormous waterfront house, making their bank account $31 million richer. The property was built in 2007 and located just ten miles from Lumen Stadium, home of the Seattle Seahawks. The 11,104-square-foot property was officially closed last week for $21.25 million. It was originally offered for an astounding $28,000,000. After deciding to lower the asking price, the famous singer and athlete eventually found a buyer.

Russ and Ciara’s windfall from the sale of their six-bedroom, six-bathroom mansion, which included the adjacent plot of property, totaled a staggering $ 31 million. The property, sprawled over an acre, offers a breathtaking view of Lake Washington. It also has direct waterfront access and a spacious dock capable of accommodating three boats and numerous jet skis. Inside, the mansion boasts a lavish glam room, a colossal closet, an elevator for easy access, a state-of-the-art gym, and a host of other luxurious amenities, providing a glimpse into the couple’s opulent lifestyle.

Russell Wilson And Ciara Sell Seattle Mansion

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 10: Russell Wilson (L) and Wife Ciara attends Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl party at the Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on February 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

Naturally, the Wilson family’s presence in the Seattle region is no longer necessary. The 2022 Broncos acquired the Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson in exchange for a number of picks. Wilson signed a $242.5 million contract before being dismissed less than two seasons later. Wilson inked a contract with the Steelers this summer, albeit he only received $1.21 million, a far lesser sum. Even if they don’t make significantly less, it’s reasonable to believe Russ and Ciara aren’t slumming it in Pittsburgh. Especially not with the $31 million that recently landed in their account.

Now a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Wilson will look to lead his new team to the playoffs. Former Chicago Bears top pick Justin Fileds is also on the Quarterback depth chart. Wilson is looking to claim the starting spot and end his career on a high note. He wants a fresh start after a disastrous post-Seahawks run. Overall, Ciara and Russ are finally moving on from Seattle. The power couple is now looking to make a mark in Pittsburgh. It will be interesting to see where Wilson’s 2024 season goes.

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Drake Leads BET Award Nominations: Full List Of Nominees Revealed

May 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

While Drake just seems to have lost the biggest rap battle since Jay-Z and Nas, he’s got some good news to distract himself with this month. Moreover, with seven nominations, he leads the 2024 BET Awards nominees, with Young Money partner Nicki Minaj right behind him with six nominations. J. Cole, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, and SZA have five each, whereas Usher, Beyoncé, 21 Savage, Doja Cat, Tyla, and Megan Thee Stallion have four each. This year’s ceremony will air live on Sunday, June 30 at 8PM EST from Los Angeles on the BET network. With these stars and more in mind, this should make for a pretty stellar event.

Moreover, BET also confirmed the first wave of performers for the 2024 awards show: GloRilla, Shaboozey, Muni Long, Latto, Sexyy Red, and Victoria Monét. In addition, “Album Of The Year” contenders this year will provide an interesting race. These are Usher’s Coming Home, 21 Savage’s American Dream, Drake’s For All The Dogs deluxe, Victoria Monét’s Jaguar II, Gunna’s A Gift & A Curse, Chris Brown’s 11:11, Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2, and Killer Mike’s MICHAEL.

Drake Performing At Lollapalooza Chile 2023

BET Awards 2024 Nominees Drake Nominations Hip Hop News — SANTIAGO, CHILE – MARCH 18: Drake performs during day two of Lollapalooza Chile 2023 on March 18, 2023 in Santiago, Chile. (Photo by Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

As far as the Viewer’s Choice portion of the BET Awards, there are a lot of hits in contention. Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me,” Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Tyla’s “Water,” Drake’s “Rich Baby Daddy” with SZA and Sexyy Red, Victoria Monét’s “On My Mama,” Doja Cat’s “Agora Hills,” Lil Durk and J. Cole’s “All My Life,” Gunna’s “Fukumean,” Chris Brown’s “Sensational” with Davido and Lojay, and Muni Long’s “Made For Me.” On another note, Drake, Burna Boy, and Doja Cat are nominated in their respective gendered categories for both best R&B/pop artist and best hip-hop artist.

Meanwhile, for those unaware, the BET Voting Academy determined these nominations, which is a collective of entertainment figures across the many fields that these awards summarize. Voting begins on June 6 and ends the day of the ceremony. If you want to see the full list of nominations, including best group, best new artist, and video of the year, check it out with the “Via” link down below. With this year’s nominations leader in mind, might they have a category for “Best Post-Beef Instagram Story” next year?

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Snoop Dogg Is Excited To Be Back Covering The 2024 Paris Olympics

May 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Thanks to his hilarious coverage, Snoop Dogg rose to prominence as one of the breakout stars of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. The legendary Hip-Hop artist and comedian Kevin Hart collaborated to showcase the highlights of the occasion. Their segments were hilarious and off the cuff, and they both had tremendous chemistry with one another. Snoop Dogg made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, May 13, to talk about the Paris Summer Olympics that will take place in 2024. Fallon and Snoop were both dressed for the occasion. Snoop is excited to be back commentating.

A video of Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg critiquing the dressage competition went viral in 2021. Snoop joked that the horses’ were “crip walking,” which went viral, with social media finding it hilarious. Wearing an Olympic uniform that he had customized, Snoop mentioned that he would be bringing his skills to Paris this summer to work with the NBC crew on nightly coverage of the 2024 games. Overall, fans should get ready for more viral moments. The legendary rapper also shared other news about his activities this summer.

Snoop Dogg Is Happy To Be Back

“I wanna do something special with you over there, I don’t know what it is. Something musical. Something comedic,” Snoop told Jimmy Fallon. “[I’m] definitely looking forward to the horses,” referencing his viral moment with Kevin Hart. “I’m going to meet the horse in real life,” Snoop said on The Tonight Show. “He’s the returning champ so I gotta go meet him and let him know I’m a big fan.” The Dogfather had other news to share, and it looks like he will be booked up all summer.

Additionally, Snoop Dogg will become a judge on NBC’s singing competition, The Voice. He has already appeared on music-related reality TV shows, including American Song Contest and Rhythm + Flow. The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics will take place in Paris, France, on July 26. On August 11, the multi-sport Games of the XXXIII Olympiad will come to an end. Overall, Snoop Dogg is excited to be back covering the games. He and Kevin Hart’s segments were one of the most entertaining aspects of the last Olympics.

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Ice Cube Speaks On Celebrities Endorsing Donald Trump For President

May 14, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Cube has shared his opinions about celebrities supporting Donald Trump and his pursuit of presidential reelection in the midst of many ongoing legal proceedings. The legendary West Coast hip-hop artist and businessman said as much in a recent interview with Fox Business. Cube not only called the choice “private,” but it also questioned the legitimacy of celebrity endorsements in general. Cube said, “I think it’s a personal decision. I don’t know if they care if any rappers or entertainers get up there and say anything. It’s really a personal decision.”

Ice Cube further asserted that the public, despite the influence of political leaders and their supporters, retains the power to make independent decisions during elections. He stated, “People know who Trump is,” he said in part. “People know who Biden is. They’re going to make their decision no matter who gets up there and pushes whatever agenda they want.” This emphasis on the public’s autonomy in decision-making is a powerful reminder of their role in shaping the political landscape.

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Ice Cube Talks Presidential Elections

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“I think that people have realized that neither party really speaks for minorities, maybe for the Black audience, and it comes down to who they think will really help them on the issues that they care about,” said Big Three League President Jeff Kwatinetz, who also voiced his opinion alongside Ice Cube. As Trump seeks a second term in power, a number of rappers have recently been connected to him.

In addition to earlier support for Trump from musicians like Wocka Flocka and Kodak Black, Lil Pump confirmed his support for the president back in January by getting a tattoo. Additionally, Ice Cube discussed the most recent changes to his professional sports league, having secured a $10 million contract with the sale of its first franchise. He said of THe Big 3, “It’s a league that we kind of started from scratch in 2017. We’ve been, for eight years, growing this league, and it’s not been easy. We had to go through COVID.” Overall, ice Cube is a man about his business.

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NLE Choppa And LeVeon Bell Have Serious Beef Over Duck Shoes

May 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

LeVeon Bell, the former NFL player who is now a rapper, and NLE Choppa seem to be developing a slight beef over some Duck Boots and jersey sales. The Memphis rapper released two new songs on Friday: “Stickin And Movin” and his joint Duck Boot sneaker with Fctry Labs, which he noted on Instagram as selling out. But given that Bell openly mocked Choppa’s supporters in a quoted Twitter response about the $250 sneakers, it doesn’t seem like everyone was as thrilled about the shoes’ arrival as Choppa’s fans were.

Bell wrote in a tweet, “& ppl boutta buy them ugly ass boots too [Face-palm emoji].” “Imma sale more boots then you sold jersey how much u wanna bet?” was Choppa’s retort to Bell after he took offense. The two rappers are now having a healthy beef over the $250 shoes. Fans on both sides seem to be having a good time watching the two personalities clash over the Duck sneakers.

Bell successfully responded to NLE Choppa’s tweet, which it seemed he took seriously, by making a TikTok video in which he formally the rapper to a sales competition and made fun of his sneakers. “All right y’all, we have a fried one,” Bell said while laughing. “NLE Choppa is fried. Have y’all seen his boots? Hold on. These are the boots. These are the boots.” Bell continued to stunt on Choppa, flexing his NFL career. He said, “NLE Choppa, I don’t think you understand, bro. I’ve been doing this for a long time.”

Bell went in, saying, “Literally from 2014 to 2017, I was in top five jersey sales at the NFL for like three to four years straight. Then I had free agency and went to a new team with the Jets, and then my Jersey sales went even crazier with a new team. And then after that I went from the Jets to the Kansas City Chiefs.” Bell seems to have taken the jersey sales comment to heart. He concluded by saying, “Bro, I was the last infinity ring for the gauntlet bro,” he said before adding, “So someone told this freaky guy, this freaky little rapper, whatever you want to put up for the bet we can do. I like me.” Overall, the NLE Choppa Leveon bell beef is hilarious and might sell both jerseys and shoes in the process.

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Antonio Brown Clowns Meek Mill With Disgusting NSFW Joke

May 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Antonio Brown is back and throwing shots at Philly rapper Meek Mill once again. Last month, Meek Mill and Antonio Brown engaged in back-and-forth on Twitter when the former NFL player posted a poster for the 1968 movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang that had the revised title “Diddy Diddy Bang Bang.” brown joked about the rumors between Meek Mill and Diddy connected to the formers legal troubles. Meek vowed to “end” Brown after he called him out, claiming to have evidence of him DMing a “lil girl”.

Eventually, Meek deleted his posts, which prompted a response from Brown in which he implied Meek made up the allegations. Now, a month later, Brown is not letting up on Meek Mill. Brown is known for his NSFW Twitter jokes. He recently posted a wild roast of Shannon Sharpe. Antonio brown is one to start beef for no reason, but his mini feud with Meek gives him some extra ammunition. Now, he has targeted Meek Mill again after their spat in April with a wild response to a meek selfie.

Antonio Brown Jokes On Meek Mills’ Selfie

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Antonio Brown Qoute Meek Mill’s selfie with the dsigusting caption, “Whose children on his face?” Meek mIll has yet to respond to the will insult from the former NFL wide receiver. The beef started when a former Diddy producer and cameraman filed a complaint back in February, alleging that the founder of Bad Boys Records had sexually abused him. Meek Mill was suspected to be the redacted rapper in the lawsuit, sparking rumors of Meek Mill’s involvement with Diddy. Given that Diddy is presently the target of several civil cases alleging sex trafficking and sexual assault, Antonio Brown publicly mocked Meek for having an alleged sexual relationship with the music producer.

Meek Mill will probably respond to the wild tweet soon. Antonio Brown has no short list of people he is currently beefing with. he continues to go after Shannon Sharpe after the NFL Hall of Famer criticized him when Brown played on the Tampa Bay Bucaneers. He has pleaded to Caitlin Clark who he targeted several times with inappropriate jokes, to forgive him and sit down for an interview. Overall, Antonio Brown has picked Meek mill to go after this week. Who knows who is next.

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Ayra Starr Fends Off “Bad Vibes” On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

May 12, 2024 by newhiphopnews

HotNewHipHop‘s R&B Season playlist is back to round up the best R&B-adjacent releases of the week, and as usual, we have a select few but nonetheless captivating cuts to go through. First up is Ayra Starr and Seyi Vibez’s new collaboration “Bad Vibes,” which evokes a lot of tender Afrobeat instrumentation to craft a pretty enveloping and calming cut. In particular, the vocal harmonies on the choruses really help to give this track life amid its tranquil production, and highlight each artist’s individual performance even more. There’s a lot of chemistry on display here, whether it’s between the watery synths and crisp drums or between deep croons and airy, soaring proclamations.

While there are no more collabs on our R&B Season update, Yaya Bey’s new album Ten Fold showcases the versatility and charisma of countless minds in the studio. In particular, we want to shout out the track “career day” for its compelling juxtaposition between blunt lyricism and an easy-going, guitar-backed boom-bap rhythm. “Who you wanna be when you grow up? Hmm, me” is one of many lines here that represent this song’s soft but still confident demeanor, as Bey does a lot with a little vocally. The groove is absolutely locked in here, and the vocal shifts between high and low pitches are a versatile treat.

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

Speaking of albums, we have a more sultry and nocturnal R&B experience with SAFE’s latest LP, Tell It Like It Is. However, the track “focus / too many” subverts expectations quickly with a moody atmosphere quickly interrupted by distorted hits of percussion, warped vocal effects, and a switch-up into a stark trap beat. The drop hits hard, and SAFE’s coolly boisterous delivery balances out the grittiness with a glamorous sheen. If intoxicating cuts aren’t usually your thing, we’d definitely recommend this record and the whole project to convince you that there’s more common ground than you might assume.

Finally, we have praise for Tink’s new single “Huh” due to its slow build-up from a spotlit vocal performance into minimal percussive dreaminess. While it’s not the most unique cut you’ll find this week, few tracks this week were able to deliver as much passion as this one with so little. Let us know what your favorite R&B Season pick was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Check out the playlist above and, as always, check back in with HNHH for the latest amazing music drops around the clock.

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LeBron James Spotted Dancing To Kendrick Lamar’s Drake Diss “Not Like Us”

May 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

LeBron James is a big rap fan. LeBron can be seen on various Instagram stories over the years, repping many a different artist, rapping their songs, and enjoying their music. LeBron seems to have a good relationship with both Drake and Kendrick Lamar. The Drake Kendrick beef is making people pick sides. Athletes like tennis stars Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff have both sided with the Compton rapper. It seems everyone is realizing that Drake lost the feud. Now King James has been spotted having a good time dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss “Not Like Us.

Kendrick Lamar has even name-checked LeBron in his flurry of disses aimed at the Toronto rapper. On Kendrick’s “Meet The Grahams,” he rapped, “Ayy, LeBron, keep the family away, hey, Curry, will you keep the family away?” With all the allegations against Drake, Kendrick urges the athletes who have had close ties to Drizzy to be careful. LeBron was previously seen jamming to Kendrick and Futures track “Like That,” the song that started everything, during his warm-ups in the play-in tournament. LeBron has now been spotted two-stepping the night away to Kendricks’s mega-hit diss.

LeBron Dancing To “Not Like Us”

It is safe to say LeBron James approves of Kendrick Lamar’s viscous and bumping “Not Like Us.” Drake and fans were clamoring for Kendrick to make something people could dance to, and he did just that. Now King James is hitting a slight jig at the expense of his once close associate, Drake. LeBron is also hilariously trying to look like he is in all black and a hat, but we all know it’s him. It is probably in his best interest to cut ties with Drake anyway since he is the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. Lamar is a Laker fan and is from Compton, so it only makes sense.

LeBrons future in LA is up in the air. They are going to try and do everything they can to retain the King’s services. The Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud seems like it has a definitive winner. No one is really stepping out there to defend Drake. The only thing that can turn the tide is another diss from Drizzy. Nevertheless, we know that one diss from Drake means two are on the way from Mr. Lamar.

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Shaq Responds To Shannon Sharp With Explosive Diss Track

May 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Shaq and Shannon Sharpe beef is hitting another level. It all started over Shaq’s awkward interview with Nikola Jokic. He told Jokic he believed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserved to be named NBA MVP instead of the Denver Big. Jokic didn’t think too much about the comment, but it was a very awkward and unnecessary moment. Shannon Sharp responded to Shaq’s comments on his Nightcap podcast, insinuating that he is jealous of the now-three-time MVP Jokic. Sharp said Shaq’s lack of drive and discipline is what is keeping him out of the GOAT conversation. Sharpe said on his podcast that the big man underachived. He said, “Shaq should have five MVPs.” Shaq did not take kindly to the slights.

Shaq responded with a lengthy Instagram comment where he fired serious shots at Shannon Sharp. he refuted his defense of SGA as him being jealous of Joker. He then went on to disparage Shannon Sharpe’s accomplishments, saying he isn’t even top-10 in his position as an NFL tight end. Now, the TNT analyst has upped the ante. He has released a diss track aimed right at Shannon Sharpe, and social media cannot believe it.

Shaq Disses Shannon Sharpe In New Track

Shaq has joined the rap beef trend. His diss against Shannon Sharpe is short but effective, as the big man delivers some hefty blows to his foe. Shaq has always been a talented rapper, so it’s no surprise that, with everything going on in the world of rap, he felt inclined to make a diss record. It starts off with a former NBA player gassing up the Big Diesel to Shannon and Ochocinco. He raps that Shannon Sharpe is way beneath the NBA Hall of Famer. The song cuts off in the middle of his explosive verse, so hopefully, there is a part two on the way.

Shannon Sharpe will certainly respond at any minute. Don’t expect the NFL Hall of Famer to hop in the booth, though. This sports personality beef all started due to an awkward situation Shaq created. He had to have known his comments to Nikola Jokic would cause some controversy. Overall, the diss track has made this ordeal that much more fun.

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Ice Cube Learned How To Cry From Cuba Gooding Jr.

May 10, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Ice Cube, a rap legend who successfully ventured into acting, faced a unique challenge while filming Boys N The Hood-connecting with his emotions. In a surprising twist, he sought guidance from his co-star, Cuba Gooding Jr., who was known for his emotional performances. During a recent episode of Patrick Bet-David’s PBD Podcast, Gooding Jr. shared an anecdote from the set of Boyz N The Hood, where Cube openly admitted his struggle to shed tears for a scene.

Boys N The Hood was an extremely influential film. It was directed by John Singelton and starred Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr., Morris Chestnut, and Nia Long, among others. Cube was at the heights of his rap career and transitioned to acting seamlessly in his role as Doughboy. Ice Cube apparently sought help from his co-stars to learn how to act. When it was time for Cube to get emotional and tear up on screen, he turned to Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba Gooding Jr. Taught Ice Cube To Cry

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Ice Cube and Harvey Mason jr., CEO, the Recording Academy attend the Special Merit Awards Ceremony & 66th Annual GRAMMY Nominees Reception during the 66th GRAMMY Awards on February 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

“He knocked on my trailer. He sat in there and said, ‘I can’t do this crying shit. I’m not built like that,’” said Cuba Gooding Jr., who played Ice Cube’s childhood friend. “I said, ‘What do you mean?’ Now I’m his acting coach. I got Ice Cube asking me for help ’cause he’s gotta cry in this scene where I say to him, ‘You only got one brother left.’ He continued saying, “I said, ‘Cube, the only advice I can give you is, if you’re trying to cry, you’re gonna look stupid. Just say whatever you feel when you think about the homies you lost.’ He looked at me and walked out.”

Cuba also shared a tidbit about shooting the actual scene with Ice Cube. He said, “We did the scene and you seen him. I don’t remember any tears, but I’m not supposed to cry during that scene and I’m trying to hold it back.” Gooding Jr. concluded, “It was magic for these two kids who connected because now he wasn’t scared. It doesn’t matter if he cries ’cause he’s not supposed to cry. The grief is in his face.” Overall, Cuba and Ice Cube shared one of the most memorable scenes ever together.

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Russell Wilson And Ciara Sell Seattle Mansion

Drake Performing At Lollapalooza Chile 2023

Snoop Dogg Is Happy To Be Back

Ice Cube Talks Presidential Elections

NLE Choppa and LeVeon Bell Go At It On Social Media

Antonio Brown Jokes On Meek Mills’ Selfie

HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

LeBron Dancing To “Not Like Us”

Shaq Disses Shannon Sharpe In New Track

Cuba Gooding Jr. Taught Ice Cube To Cry