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Rick Ross Defends Bronny James From Nepotism Accusations

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Rick Ross doesn’t think the criticism of LeBron James’ son, Bronny, is fair after fans suggested he’s only in the NBA because of nepotism. The veteran rapper voiced his opinion on the situation in a rant on social media, claiming that Bronny’s already a bigger star than most of the league.

“Y’all make me sick. Every two years y’all come up with a new word,” Ross began before listing several other terms including toxicity. “Now, it’s nepotism. Nepotism? 85% of all you motherf*ckers got a job by somebody you know and that ain’t even what I’m referring to. Bronny a bigger star than 95% of the motherf*ckers in the league man. This big business. Little Bronny will sell more Wingstop wings than anybody. 95% of the people that’s in the motherf*cking backup squad and all that sh*t. Y’all wanna say nepotism.”

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LeBron James Attends Bronny James’ USC Game

Los Angeles, CA – December 10: Lakers’ LeBron James, right, pats the back of USC Trojans guard Bronny James (6) before the game against the Long Beach State 49ers at Galen Center in Los Angeles Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Ross isn’t the first celebrity to defend Bronny after the Los Angeles Lakers selected him with the 55th pick in the NBA Draft, last week. Stephen A. Smith also said that he’s had enough of the criticism. “We live in a country where nepotism has taken place with white folks religiously forever,” Smith said on ESPN. “We’ve said little to nothing about it. In the NBA specifically, in a league where at least 70% of the players are Black, we’ve seen nepotism with white folks all over the place… and now this happens with LeBron James, a member of the Mount Rushmore of basketball, and all of a sudden you’ve got people running their mouths.”

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Drake Comparisons Leave Latto Flattered: “The GOAT”

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Last week, Latto finally dropped off her new track “Big Mama” following weeks of teasing. So far, the summer-ready single has listeners impressed. Some have even started to draw comparisons between the Atlanta-born performer and other artists, namely Drake. Fortunately, she appears to have taken this as a huge compliment. Yesterday, she took to social media to respond to one user who shared a snippet of her song, writing “Drake’s influence in the culture is UNMATCHED.”

“Drake the goat,” she replied simply, making it clear that she was nothing short of flattered. While most agree that they can hear at least a bit of Drake on the record, others are also comparing her to 21 Savage, Travis Scott, Future, and more. Regardless, she doesn’t appear to mind, and neither do her fans.

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Latto Reacts To Fans Hearing Drake’s Influence On “Big Mama”

It looks like Latto might have more on the way too, as during her performance at Atlanta’s HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash earlier this month, she teased the title of her upcoming album. It’s speculated to be called Sugar Honey Iced Tea, though an official title and release date have yet to be revealed. Elsewhere during the performance, she brought out various special guests like 21 Savage, Anycia, Summer Walker, and more. Usher even joined her onstage, and she helped him sing one of his songs due to technical difficulties.

As for Drizzy, he’s yet to address the comparisons, though he was recently spotted bowling with friends using the “69 God” nickname given to him by Kendrick Lamar. What do you think of Latto’s response to fans claiming they can hear Drake’s influence on her new track, “Big Mama”? Do you agree with her or not? Are you looking forward to hearing what she has to offer on her upcoming album? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Diddy’s Twin Daughters Attend BET Experience

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Diddy’s twin daughters, D’Lila and Jessie, both attended the BET Experience in matching outfits over the weekend. In a viral clip going around social media, the two can be seen standing front row rocking the same black and red cropped shirt, black hat, and necklace. When they catch the camera on them, they both throw up a peace sign with matching nails as well.

When The Neighborhood Talk shared the video on Instagram, fans celebrated the two but also questioned their father. “This is no shade just in general question……. At what age do twins stop matching & get into their own individuality?” one user asked. Another added: “Let’s keep it cute when it comes to these children what their father did has nothing to do with them.” One more fan commented: “They’re such cutie pies. I’ve always loved that about them. They aged appropriately, as normal teens should. They look their age.”

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Diddy Poses With The Twins At The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Jessie James Combs, Chance Combs, Diddy, D’Lila Combs, and Justin Dior Combs attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

At the event, several top artists performed including Cardi B, Gunna, Sexyy Red, and more. Cardi once again sparked pregnancy rumors among her fans after holding her stomach while performing “Bodak Yellow.” Similar rumors already were spreading after her oversized outfit choice for the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards. Fans were also obsessing over her performance looking for clues regarding her highly-anticipated sophomore album.

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Offset Accused Of “Disrespecting” Cardi B On IG Amid Pregnancy Rumors

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As of late, fans have started to speculate that Cardi B could be expecting, adding yet another layer of confusion to her already murky relationship status. Late last year, she announced that she and her longtime partner Offset had gone their separate ways. Since then, however, they appear to be back on good terms. It’s unclear at the time of writing whether or not they’re in a relationship again, though it seems like they’re at least keeping things cordial for their little ones.

The femcee stepped out last week for a BET Experience performance in an oversized sequined jersey dress, which left some suspecting that she was trying to hide a growing bump. Considering the fact that she and Offset just recently overcame some serious issues, this had fans concerned. Matters were only made worse today when the former Migos member took to Instagram to promote some new merch.

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Offset’s Latest IG Post

The photos feature various scantily clad women rocking “rare” t-shirts and panties, an apparent nod to his recent Gunna collab. “She do what I say she gone fetch,” he captioned the post, quoting the song. Commenters are now accusing him of disrespecting Cardi, and they’re not holding back in the slightest. “If my husband posted this, I would be pissed! This is very disrespectful,” one user writes. “Who gone fetch?” another wonders. “You should’ve known better than to post this mess.”

Others are coming to his defense, arguing that he was just promoting his music and merch, which likely won’t impact his relationship with the “Enough” performer. What do you think of rumors that Cardi B could be expecting? What about Offset’s latest Instagram post? Do you think he deserves the backlash he’s receiving online, or are social media users simply overreacting? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Drake & Camila Cabello Bring The Summer To Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

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Welcome to the second half of 2024, which our new R&B Season playlist is here to commemorate. For this last week of June, we rounded up the best new R&B-related releases to drop around Friday (June 28) for your listening convenience. Of course, we have some big collaborations to talk about first between Drake and Camila Cabello on her new album C,XOXO. “HOT UPTOWN” is their breezy and slightly dancehall-inspired duet that will probably be one of the songs of the summer, whereas Drizzy’s “Uugly” interlude is more of a lonely night after a hot day. In both examples, the melodies and the vocal control is pretty solid.

Elsewhere on our R&B Season playlist update, we also have a new single to enjoy and vibe out to from Tinashe titled “Getting No Sleep.” She’s had a phenomenal year so far, and to see this momentum continue to build and rise is an absolute delight. This new cut continues some of the interesting electronic fusions on BB/ANG3L, building on breathy and soothing vocals with rickety percussion and deep bass. It’s definitely one of the most calm and pleasant sonic atmospheres you’ll hear this week, as well as a solid indicator of what greatness is on the way with Quantum Baby.

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HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

In addition, we wanted to shout out the new Lucky Daye album Algorithm for its creative melds of R&B melodies, gritty instrumentation, and woozy soundscapes. In particular, the track “Think Different” is a big highlight thanks to rusty live drum tones, dynamic vocal switches, eerie synth lines, and buzzing bass. Eventually, it builds with more soaring synthesizers, accentuated vocal harmonies, and more exploratory sung licks and drum fills. It’s certainly a very intoxicating and sultry mood, and one that works really well across the whole LP.

We’d be remiss not to mention the new Zacari and BEAM collaboration “Faith + Sight,” which is one of the more minimal but dreamy songs this week. Finally, don’t miss Jeremih, Chris Brown, and Bryson Tiller’s latest jam “Wait On It” for some great chemistry between these R&B mainstays. Let us know what your favorite inclusion was on this week’s playlist update, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Also, come back to HNHH for more great music drops around the clock.

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PARTYNEXTDOOR Blasts Jeremih, Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller Over Their New Music Video

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Looks like the year of beef isn’t over yet, as PARTYNEXTDOOR just tweeted and deleted some scathing shots at Chris Brown, Jeremih, and Bryson Tiller over their new collab “Wait On It.” Moreover, apparently they featured PARTY’s ex-girlfriend Desma in the visual, and these new attacks are interesting considering that he reportedly brought Jeremih out at his concert on Thursday night (June 27) just before the song came out (for the record, the two had previously squashed beef). Overall, it seems like quite the nasty situation between four guys who could make great collaborations together. It’s also unknown how much Brown and Tiller are “at fault” here when it comes to this choice.

“I’m finna make these n***as cry…” one of PARTYNEXTDOOR’s since-deleted tweets read. “Bryson Chris; and Jeremih… enjoy, the nights, of your life. Doing videos, at 34, that b***h broke. I know 5 rnb singers who broke.” It looks like he also allegedly bragged about having $40 million in the bank, and the “Ratchet Happy Birthday” originator might have more to say. Still, considering that he deleted these tweets, maybe this will just stay in the history books, or Jeremih, Chris Brown, and Bryson Tiller will respond in kind.

Read More: PARTYNEXTDOOR Opens Up On The Motivation Behind His New Album

PARTYNEXTDOOR’s Deleted Tweets Against His Ex, Jeremih, Chris Brown & Bryson Tiller

In fact, it’s not even clear why PARTYNEXTDOOR is mad: it’s just understandable to make the assumption if Desma was in the “Wait On It” music video. Elsewhere, though, PARTY spoke on some interesting routines for his vocal technique, and maybe they can calm him down amid this combativeness. For a raspier tone, he revealed that a shot of vodka will usually do the trick, whereas he uses almost-boiling water to sit in the back of his throat if he wants the purest tone possible. They’re certainly some odd choices, but it usually results in great singing, so all’s well that ends well?

Still, it begs the question… Will this situation end well? Will PARTYNEXTDOOR continue to go at these R&B rivals over some girl trouble? Or will he choose to respond to Kendrick Lamar’s nose-playing claims on “Not Like Us” months after its release and support his OVO partner Drake in the beef? Time will tell, but it seems like the Canadian crooner is ready for some smoke either way.

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Remy Ma Admits She Wants To Smack Three People Amid Son’s Murder Charges

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It’s been a busy few months for Remy Ma, and it appears as though all the drama she’s dealing with has left her fed up. Earlier this month, for example, her son Jayson Scott was arrested in New York City for his alleged involvement in a murder. Reportedly, he could be looking at a life sentence for his alleged crimes. Before that, the femcee was making headlines for rumors that she cheated on her husband Papoose with a battle rapper. The man believed to have been her alleged side piece, Eazy The Block Captain, only fueled these rumors with a flirty birthday post at the end of last month.

Recently, Remy took to Instagram Live to air some of her frustrations, revealing that there are three people in particular that she’s had enough of. “Three people that when I catch them, I don’t give a f*ck who they call. Smacking they f*ckin’ cheek off and that’s just that on that,” she said. “And they know it too.”

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Remy Ma Wants To “Smack” Three People

At the time of writing, it remains unclear exactly who Remy was referring to. Clearly, however, she’s not messing around. Social media users are reacting to her cryptic message in The Neighborhood Talk‘s comments section. So far, her remarks have them split. While some think that Remy has the right to be fed up, others think she’d be better off keeping this to herself, particularly considering her son’s current situation.

Based on her demeanor in the clip, however, she doesn’t seem to have any plans to let criticism change her mind. What do you think of Remy Ma’s recent message about smacking three unnamed people? Who do you think she was referring to? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lil Wayne Celebrates The 20th Anniversary Of “Tha Carter” By Putting New Fans On

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One of Lil Wayne’s most legendary projects, and arguably the one that shot him up into the stratosphere of hip-hop, celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday (June 29). Moreover, Tha Carter has spent two full decades captivating fans and providing a crucial blueprint for modern rap, and it’s been a wonderful journey to witness. “I’m Weezy F. Baby and this is Tha Carter,” Weezy tweeted on Saturday, quote-tweeting a post about the album’s anniversary to invite newer and casual fans to do their homework. With a reunion with Birdman going down recently as well, it’s a great time for him to reflect on his amazing career and strive to live up to this potential in the future.

Furthermore, Lil Wayne is also making sure that he forms a strong relationship with the new generation, such as basketball star and rapper Flau’jae Johnson. She recently spoke on their collaboration “Came Out A Beast” off her new album Best Of Both Worlds and how it lit a spark under her creative flames. “Working with Lil Wayne on ‘Came Out a Beast’ was a surreal experience,” Johnson stated to Complex. “His energy and talent pushed me to new heights.”

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Lil Wayne Celebrates Tha Carter‘s 20th Anniversary

But don’t think that Lil Wayne isn’t reflecting on the game as a whole as opposed to his sole contributions, because he’s often got two cents to share on the game. For example, he recently updated his top five MCs of all time list in an interview, and it carried a different context compared to his previous rankings. Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Eminem, and Biggie Smalls made the list, and so did Young Money partner Drake. This caught many fans’ eyes and ears due to Drizzy’s current beef with Kendrick Lamar, and the fact that K.Dot didn’t make the list.

Of course, it’s not like the Compton lyricist had to make the list, or that Lil Wayne had previously included him, but it’s a curious choice nonetheless for fans. After all, why wouldn’t the New Orleans legend pick one of his proteges? We’re sure that Nicki Minaj is number six. Between a LeBron James-assisted Beats commercial, more new music on the way, and celebrations of his iconic past work, it’s a great time to be Tunechi right now.

Read More: Lil Wayne Reveals The Real Reason He Doesn’t Perform “Mona Lisa” Featuring Kendrick Lamar

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J Cole Track “Mama’s Eyes” Leaks Onto The Internet

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J Cole has had a very, very peculiar 2024 so far: a beef exit, some divisive features, a new mixtape, and a whole lot of teasing up until the release of his next album, The Fall Off. Fans can’t wait for what’s next, with some just simply hoping for great material and others looking for retribution after the Kendrick Lamar and Drake situation. Moreover, an unreleased track of his titled “Mama’s Eyes” hit SoundCloud recently, and some Internet sleuthing doesn’t reveal much of a breadcrumb trail in its wake. We don’t know if this is an old leak, a new one, or some bizarre A.I. trickery, but nevertheless, it’s a very tender and introspective cut.

“Mama’s Eyes” seems to be a conversation between J. Cole and an old friend of his as the rapper talks about making it out of his old life, dealing with suppressed emotions, and feelings of loneliness in the face of perseverance and self-conscious focus on his craft. As is usual with the Dreamville boss, there are some very sharp and heartfelt bars all throughout. It’s just as humble and aware as many of his fan interactions are, and it’s a uniquely grounded quality that he’s always championed with his music. Hopefully some more heat comes soon.

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J Cole’s “Mama’s Eyes” Leak: Listen

Meanwhile, a recent audio inclusion at Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out” might suggest that he and J. Cole are all cool now following the beef situation. Fans thought that they heard one of Cole’s ad-libs in the background of K.Dot’s “Alright” performance at his Los Angeles Juneteenth concert. Whether this is just a small mistake due to picking the wrong backing track or a deliberate decision might be an unanswered question for the rest of time. But at least it was cool to take note of.

If you’re looking for more after hearing this leak, you will get new J Cole material soon… But it might not sound like “Mama’s Eyes.” For example, he was recently spotted filming a music video with Tee Grizzley in New York City, so they could have some heat on the way. Nevertheless, it’s more likely than not that The Fall Off will be a more lyrically dense and emotively measured LP. We’ll see if this new unreleased record makes that tracklist or if it’s just an old idea.

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Kanye West Has Arrived In Moscow According To Russian Media

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According to various Russian media outlets, Kanye West arrived in Moscow this week for collaborator and designer Gosha Rubchinskiy’s birthday. While this is all still a little bit unclear, new photos and videos show him apparently arriving at a Four Seasons hotel along with some other footage of his arrival. Whether Ye has other plans in Russia or not is a mystery, but we know that there’s plenty of hot topics to debate and discuss with this visit. Many called him out for appointing Rubchinskiy as Yeezy’s head of design last year due to the Russian designer’s alleged history of soliciting explicit pictures from minors.

Furthermore, this news arrives amid a new lawsuit against Kanye West and his former chief of staff Milo Yiannopoulos. They stand accused of exploiting an app development team’s labor through unfulfilled payments and excessively long shifts into the night, racial discrimination and other forms of prejudice, and showing pornographic content to them despite some of the team being minors. It’s all a pretty nasty array of accusations to which neither party has responded publicly at press time. We’ll see whether or not these international visits are to merely distract from legal scrutiny or indicate that Ye will want to stay elsewhere.

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Kanye West Reportedly Arrives In Russia

In addition, Kanye West also faces a sexual harassment lawsuit from a former Yeezy employee who made some very serious claims. Not only that, but there were even some alleged text message exchanges supposedly presented as evidence in the lawsuit’s filing. He plans to combat this in court with a countersuit, making his own claims against the former employee. Whether it’s within music, the legal system, or cultural sensitivity, there’s a whole lot of controversy to go around.

Nevertheless, fans think that Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s VULTURES 2 could still arrive one day, and that would at least dampen some of the public impact of these lawsuits. Maybe he will continue to work on the album in Moscow or he was just feeling like saying hi to his friend on his special day. Regardless, there’s too much to properly digest on the Ye train right now, a sadly common fact. We’ll see what comes of all this and whether there are any links between these different narratives.

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