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Ciara & Busta Rhymes Ask “Wassup” On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

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The fall is still bringing us a lot of great new music releases, and our latest R&B Season update is here to round up the best of the best the genre’s related drops had to offer this week. As for our blockbuster pick, we can’t deny that Tommy Richman made his mark with his debut album COYOTE. We’d recommend you check the whole thing out, but “TENNESSEE” with Trevor Spitta and Zachary Moon is a particular highlight. Each artist compliments each other’s charisma with trade-off verses and refrains over a bouncy and nocturnal trap-inspired beat. It’s the right balance of building off past work while putting a foot forward.

Elsewhere on R&B Season, we also wanted to shout out Ciara and Busta Rhymes for their woozy and minimal new record, “Wassup.” The cut starts off with some whispered and rapid R&B flows and vocal melodies, building up the track’s sultry but nonetheless hard-hitting and atmospheric instrumental. Eventually, Busta comes through with his trademark speed, beating the drum pattern into the ground and electrifying the sparse synths and bass. At the end of the day, the song succeeds at its goal to entrance and excite listeners thanks to its balance of speed and vibes.

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HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

As far as new albums from the R&B world this week, we have to mention Leon Thomas’ latest full-length, MUTT. With guests like Masego, Wale, Ty Dolla $ign, Freddie Gibbs, Baby Rose, and Axl Folie, he was able to construct a versatile, lush, and engaging body of work. However, Thomas shines solo on the standout “SAFE PLACE,” which is a horn-bolstered and stark display of passion. The big highlight, though, is his performance, which goes through various fast flows that don’t compromise his charismatic bars and deliveries.

Finally, we’d be remiss not to send Mustafa’s new album Dunya your way. It’s a gorgeous, heartfelt, and tender collection of tracks like “I’ll Go Anywhere” that really entice you with their light but resonant instrumentation. 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 the playlist out above and, as always, stick around on HNHH to stay up to date on new music around the clock.

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Kevin Hart Ticks Usher Off By Hijacking His Show In Hilariously NSFW Fashion

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Usher’s Past Present Future tour has been a wild ride to witness, whether due to his own showmanship or based on crowd or celebrity participation. However, on that last note, sometimes their involvement can go a little bit too far, even if it’s a scripted skit. Moreover, Kevin Hart recently rushed the R&B star’s stage in Inglewood, California on Wednesday (September 25). The comedian tries to do his best impression of the singer with a mic stand in his hand, taking off his white vest in dramatic fashion. “This is the new me,” Hart said before covering “Nice & Slow.” “What the f**k are you doing?!” the real Usher eventually asked him.

Apparently, the concept of the skit is that the two misunderstood each other when they discussed whether Kevin Hart could do a song by himself. He eventually left Usher to his crowd, but not before belting out some more “Nice & Slow” notes. It wasn’t the only surprise that the Dallas native faced recently. He revealed that someone hacked his Twitter account amid rumors that the Diddy scandal prompted him to take the page down.

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Usher & Kevin Hart’s Hilarious Mix-Up

 
 
 
 
 
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Elsewhere, Kevin Hart continues to cross over with the music world, incorporating his wider forays into pop culture and entertainment. For example, he tapped Lil Wayne and Ludacris to headline his Labor Day festival, and he’s had a lot of other notable moments with superstars as of late. All we can hope for is that the next crossover, whether it’s for a skit or not, goes over as well as this Usher antic. It was a pretty funny moment for the audience to witness amid a trek that makes headlines for plenty of reasons that don’t relate to the music or performance.

Speaking of musical performances, Usher recently gave Kendrick Lamar some advice for his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show. “Everybody has this fifteen minutes of fame idea, but it’s really your fifteen minutes of fame,” he told Live With Kelly And Mark. “You have to play hits. You’ve got to get right to it. […] Let’s just say, it’s been a great experience to say that I could play the Super Bowl. I understand how much pressure comes with it and I wouldn’t wish it on anybody. But I would wish it on you if you’ve had the career.”

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Aubrey O’Day Shares Song She Wrote About Diddy A Decade Ago

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Aubrey O’Day has been a very outspoken voice against Diddy even before this wave of hefty allegations, and she recently sought to show it. Moreover, she shared an old 2013 track of hers on social media which talks about her strained relationship with him as a result of her getting fired from Danity Kane and the debacle that ensued. The lyrics touch on “no escape,” dead ends, debt, and the singer wishing that she never got in that situation in the first place. It’s hard to connect all the dots with this brief snippet down below, but it’s still an interesting retrospective.

“The purpose of justice is to provide an ending and allow us the space to create a new chapter,” Aubrey O’Day tweeted after Diddy’s arrest. “Women never get this. I feel validated. Today is a win for women all over the world, not just me. Things are finally changing.” “He did worse than that to me,” she responded to a reporter who noted how folks criticized her for her previous condemnations against him. “And thank you Yashir for this post. Appreciate you being in my corner and believing me. Xo.”

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Aubrey O’Day’s Old Diddy Song

“There’s no vindication for anyone to have,” Aubrey O’Day expressed concerning the Diddy and Cassie hotel video. “Sadly, if you’re a victim of anyone at any point in time in life, this will ring true to you: There’s no such thing as vindication. It never goes away. It’s never better. And even when people are exposed, it doesn’t take away the experience. I suppose [being vindicated] gives you more credibility. But if you believe in yourself, anyone else’s belief in you doesn’t really matter much anyway. So, no, I don’t feel that.”

“Diddy did not apologize to Cassie,” Aubrey O’Day said of his apology to his former partner. “He apologized to the world for seeing what he did. He says he’s ‘disgusted w himself now, and he was disgusted w himself then’.. but apparently he wasn’t disgusted enough w himself to not PIN this statement out calling her a liar & denying all of it.. leave god and mercy out of this, they aren’t present here, and you know it.”

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Tommy Richman Builds Album Hype On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

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Summer’s officially over, and we have some new jams on our latest R&B Season playlist update to round up the best new releases to usher in the fall. Starting things off is the newest single from Tommy Richman ahead of his debut album COYOTE, “WHITNEY.” As usual with his catalog, it’s a pretty funky, mid-fi, buzzy, but nonetheless charming mix of gritty percussion patterns, striking synths, an overall throwback feel, and passionate lead vocals. Some echo effects and heavy reverb slightly muddy the appeal of the DMV native’s performance here, but it’s nonetheless a compelling and exciting new approach compared to past records.

Also on our R&B Season update is the latest collaboration under 4batz’s belt, his new single “roll da dice” with Lil Baby. This is actually one of his most fleshed-out and dynamic tracks so far when it comes to the drums, which feel much more present here than on previous material. Still, the track maintains the woozy, minimally icy, and very simply atmospheric tones that you’ve probably come to expect here. Baby does his thing here, but the dreamy vibe of the song means that his contribution is more of a fitting and vibe-building background addition than a true stand-out.

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HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

Next up from the R&B-adjacent world is a distinct, acoustic, and meditative track from Chiiild, “Don’t Fade On Me.” It’s a Tom Petty cover from an Apple TV+ original series Bad Monkey celebrating his music, and takes the original cut in a much more hazy and low-key direction. Gorgeous vocal harmonies propel the track forward alongside gently strummed guitars, and some additional synth pads in the background build out the world for you to lose yourself in.

Finally, we wanted to shout out the new Chase Shakur single, “LIMERENCE.” This is probably the most classically R&B-sounding release on our playlist this week, with charismatic lead vocals, punchy drums, sultry lyricism, some soulful bass, and electronic embellishments. 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 the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the best new music drops around the clock.

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Usher Scrutinized For Diddy Relationship After Mysteriously Deleting All His Twitter Posts

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Usher has fallen under a lot of social media scrutiny over the past few months due to his connection to Diddy, as they had a collaborative relationship from very early in the former’s career. Given the Bad Boy mogul’s current incarceration and federal indictment against him, many raised their eyebrows at a recent social media development. Moreover, the R&B star or someone from his team seemingly wiped all of his Twitter posts from his page, leading to many theories that this has something to do with Sean Combs’ scandal. However, there’s nothing explicitly hinting at that or suggesting it either in the legal space or online, so we’ll have to see if he elaborates on his social media pages.

Still, some highlighted posts remain at press time, including tour announcements, ticket sales, some NFT stuff apparently, and a Twitter Spaces post from earlier this month. On the other hand, Usher’s Twitter account says that it still has 7,112 posts as of writing this article, but none of them are visible. This is all very odd and unexplainable, so hopefully someone sheds more light on the situation, whether it’s the Super Bowl halftime performer himself or his team.

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Usher Seemingly Deletes All His Twitter Posts

For those unaware, Usher’s name is rumored to have been redacted in one of the first lawsuits against Diddy, and this caused their entire relationship to fall further into question. “I got a chance to see some things. I went there to see the lifestyle, and I saw it,” he said back in 2016 about living with the Bad Boy mogul when he was just 13. “It was pretty wild. It was crazy. They called me Baby Boo. He wasn’t disciplinary, he was letting me be a young man. He was always a family member from afar, so I never felt a disconnection. I will always look at him like a brother.” The singer also stated that he would in no way allow his children to go through the same experience.

Meanwhile, Katt Williams is the latest celebrity to react to the Diddy arrest. He believes that the executive will end up snitching on everybody. A lot of people are very curious about this possibility, as part of what makes this scandal so horrifying is just how large the scope of celebrity influence is and how many people this situation seemingly affected and continues to affect. As such, whenever someone like Usher does anything mysterious, folks can’t help but tie it back to this controversy.

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Janet Jackson Sparks Outrage Online For Her Controversial Kamala Harris Take

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A lot of celebrities these days are endorsing either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for U.S. President, whether their takes are based in actual policy agreements or not. Moreover, it’s been a controversial ride to see what discussions, debates, and combative back-and-forths occur as a result, especially in the hip-hop world. However, outside of that conversation, Janet Jackson recently ruffled a lot of feathers online during her recent interview with The Guardian. In it, the interviewer asked her about the prospect of potentially getting the first female president – and the first Black female president – in United States history.

“Well, you know what they supposedly said?” Janet Jackson asked the interviewer, who had asked the singer this Kamala Harris question due to her own references to social justice and racial equity. “She’s not Black. That’s what I heard. That she’s Indian.” “Well, she’s both,” the interviewer replied, referencing Harris’ Jamaican father and Kamala’s mother’s view of her as a Black daughter. “Her father’s white,” Janet responded. “That’s what I was told. I mean, I haven’t watched the news in a few days. I was told that they discovered her father was white.”

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Janet Jackson’s Thoughts On Kamala Harris

Then, the interviewer asked Janet Jackson whether she thinks that the United States is “ready for [Kamala Harris]” as, if not a Black woman, then as a woman of color. “I don’t know,” she posited. “Honestly, I don’t want to answer that because I really, truthfully, don’t know. I think either way it goes is going to be mayhem.” Of course, this led to a whole variety of reactions from fans who came across this, as they either agree with the Las Vegas concert resident or condemned her assessment of Harris’ racial identity. You can see some of these takes down below.

Elsewhere, Janet Jackson shocked fans recently for much less serious reasons: her relation to a whole lot of celebrities. “[Stevie Wonder is] our cousin. Not a lot of people know that,” she said on BBC Radio 2. “He’s our cousin on my mother’s side. So is Tracy Chapman.” So is Samuel L. Jackson, apparently. Talent runs in the family…

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Rihanna Reveals How She Prevents Looking “Busted” For ASAP Rocky

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Rihanna is often balancing her roles as a mother and… well, everything else these days, so it’s only natural that she needs to think about her fashion on the fly. Moreover, she recently celebrated the launch of Fenty Hair in the United Kingdom on Monday (September 16) and gave some tips to British Vogue as to how to flip stay-at-home into sexy when it comes to styling. “My lazy days consist of always wearing a scrunchie because I want [my hair] out of the way,” RiRi told the outlet. “So I find myself always wearing a scrunchie on my wrist. I want it out of my way. I don’t want it to be on my kids when I lean forward; just messy!

“Whether you have tendrils or whatever, you still gotta keep it together because when Rocky comes home, I don’t want to look busted either,” Rihanna continued. “There’s the first half of the day and then there’s the dad’s coming home [half]!” If you have any tips for Riot Rose’s parents when it comes to fashion advice of your own, make sure to drop them down in the comments section below.

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Rihanna Speaks On Avoiding A “Busted” Look

But Rihanna and ASAP Rocky are so in love with each other that they probably look gorgeous to each other every millisecond of every day… and to most people, if we’re being real. “It’s crazy how we find balance with our chaotic schedules,” Rocky told Billboard recently. “[The relationship] is going great. I don’t think there’s a more perfect person because when the schedules are hectic, she’s very understanding of that. And when the schedule’s freed up, that’s when you get to spend [the] most time together. It’s all understanding and compatibility.”

Meanwhile, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky do plan to expand their family and share more great memories together. “I don’t know what God wants, but I would go for more than two,” she shared with Interview magazine. “I would try for my girl. But of course, if it’s another boy, it’s another boy.” We’ll see whether she chooses to reveal her third pregnancy on a Super Bowl-level stage, if it does happen.

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Tito Jackson Passes Away At 70

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The music world suffered yet another tragedy this year, as Tito Jackson has reportedly passed away at 70 years of age. Per ET, authorities have identified no cause of death at press time, although longtime family friend Steve Manning suggested to the publication that he may have had a heart attack while on a road trip from New Mexico to Oklahoma. The Indiana native played guitar for his family’s legendary group, the Jackson 5 and The Jacksons. While he initially did not record for them due to label constraints, he eventually stood up against his obstacles and laid a foundational groundwork for the group.

Reactions, tributes, and sympathies quickly emerged online upon news of this loss, including from Tito Jackson’s sons. “We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken,” 3T (Taj, Taryll, and TJ) tweeted in the wee hours of Monday (September 16) after this news broke. “Our father Tito Jackson @titojackson5 was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Please remember to do what our father always preached, ‘Love One Another.’ We love you Pops and will forever miss you.”

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RIP Tito Jackson

This is still a developing story, so we’ll have to see what other information emerges in the near future surrounding Tito Jackson’s heartbreaking loss. In the meantime, fans are remembering this key role in the Jackson family’s artistic breakthrough. It was only after Tito was caught playing his father Joe’s guitar after breaking a string that the patriarch convinced his sons to form a band. If not for that moment, then perhaps we wouldn’t have witnessed history play out in the way that it did. After their Amateur Night victory at the Apollo Theater in August of 1967, the rest is history.

Sadly, this is not the first Jackson to transition to another plane, and he will not be the last. Nevertheless, Tito Jackson is far more than his absence. Many fans remembered him on social media for his quiet demeanor, his love of swing, his iconic solos and performances over the years, and his constant dedication to his family. Just under a week before his passing, Tito and his brothers Jackie and Marlon visited a memorial site to their brother Michael in Munich. He continued to perform up until his death.
Rest In Peace Tito Jackson.

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The Weeknd Makes His Grand Return On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

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R&B Season is upon us once again, and our new playlist update is here to round up the best of the best new music releases this week. Of course, we have a massive comeback to talk about to kick things off: The Weeknd’s new single “Dancing In The Flames.” It’s the lead single to his upcoming album Hurry Up Tomorrow, which will wrap up his After Hours trilogy and his moniker as a whole. The song still has the ’80s-inspired synth-pop leanings of previous installments, but with a little more brightness when it comes to the lyrical content and the melodic and harmonic structure. Needless to say, it’s a jam.

On a more traditional R&B tip, we also wanted to shout out Leon Thomas and Ty Dolla $ign’s new single, “FAR FETCHED.” The atmospheric pads and samples, plus an earthy and groovy drum pattern, highlights their vocal chemistry even more. Eventually, piano chords come in to introduce Ty’s feature and turn the track into more of a regal and dreamy experience for a moment. While it isn’t the most game-changing thing you’ll hear this week, the songwriting makes this cut reach its potential.

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HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

As far as new albums to talk about, we finally have the next excellent release from Foushée, Pointy Heights. Even though some great highlights here like “feel like home” don’t necessarily fit completely into typical R&B aesthetics, the vocal harmonies and runs fit right at home, ironically enough. Nevertheless, there are some great indie and alt-rock fusions here that show off her creativity even more than what we’ve already heard. So if you’re looking for something more breezy and warm to extend the summer as much as you can, look no further.

In addition, we’d be remiss not to mention N3WYRKLA’s “mind now” with Skilla Baby for its peppy and charismatic fusions between catchy melodies and charismatic verses. Finally, we recommend you check out Yoko Gold’s “Nothing Like Your Lips” for a sultry slow-burner whose gentle guitars entrance its listeners. 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 the playlist out above and, as always, stick around on HNHH for the best new music around the clock.

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Pharrell Cancels Something In The Water Festival 2024

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Pharrell sadly announced the decision to push back his Something In The Water festival in Virginia Beach from October of this year to April of 2025. Yesterday (Friday, September 13), pre-sale tickets were still put up for sale, and a promised lineup reveal never arrived. The PETA target had previously delayed the festival from April to October 2024. “Dearest Virginia, I love you with all my heart,” he wrote to fans. “Nobody loves you more than I do. Virginia doesn’t deserve better, Virginia deserves THE BEST. So SOMETHING IN THE WATER has to match that. It just isn’t ready yet.

“That’s why we as a team have decided that we must postpone this year’s SOMETHING IN THE WATER festival that was due to take place in October,” Pharrell’s statement continued. “This is not a Pharrell festival, this is the state of Virginia’s festival so it has to be the best. Virginia made me, and I want to honor it with as much love as it’s shown me my entire life. And you know me, everywhere I go it’s VA. I am so grateful to our amazing sponsors and the city for their continued support and trust in us to get this right, and that time is April 2025.”

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Pharrell’s Statement On Something In The Water Festival’s Postponement

Furthermore, refunds will take effect for debit/credit card ticket purchases and can be redeemed at the Veterans United Home Loan Amphitheater’s ticket office in the case of in-person sales. These ticket holders for the 2024 Something In The Water festival will have first access to tickets once the new dates go live. It’s a sad development for Pharrell, music fans, his supporters, and the city of Virginia. But he’s got more to look forward to, such as his Piece By Piece LEGO biopic.

Elsewhere, Pharrell also revealed during an interview that he and his Neptunes partner Chad Hugo aren’t on speaking terms. “But I love him, and I always wish him the absolute best, and I’m very grateful for our time together,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. This rift is due to a legal dispute over the rights and trademarks of the duo’s name. We’ll see if they can come to an agreement.

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