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Gunna Gets In Reps At Patriots’ Training Camp, Fans Critique His Football Skills

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Gunna showed up for a practice at the New England Patriots’ training camp, earlier this week. In a video circulating on social media, he catches some passes during a receiving drill.

Fans shared plenty of jokes in response to the clip when No Jumper posted it on Instagram. “Man still flinching at the ball,” one user wrote. Another remarked: “His catch them sloppy and doesn’t even know how to throw a ball, sheesh.” Others did come to his defense. One fan wrote: “The ones saying ‘he can’t catch’ is the sames that got picked last or never at recess. yall don’t realize how hard & fast that ball coming to him he’s not a pro receiver but at least he ain’t drop it doe.”

Read More: Gunna Keeps Hitting The Gym & Sculpting His Shape In New Picture

Gunna Performs For The NFL Draft

Hermosa Beach, CA – April 25: Rapper Gunna performs during the Rams Experience along the Hermosa Beach Pier in Hermosa Beach on Thursday, April 25, 2024. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

The appearance at the Patriots facility comes after he recently discussed his fitness journey during an interview with XXL. “Less eating. Especially when I went to jail. I lost a lot of weight. Just like, cleansing. Detoxing. And when I got home, I started working out and just keeping it fit. And now, I’m on a year straight of all working out,” he said. As for if he’s still staying in shape, he added: “Yes. I got a trainer. I work out six days a week. I eat better. I eat clean. And that’s something I’m disciplining myself to do every day. It’s something that I’m liking, though. I feel better when I work out.”

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Gunna spoke with XXL in the promotion of his new album, One of Wun. It’s his second album since getting out of prison in 2022. He collaborated with Offset, Normani, Leon Bridges, and Roddy Ricch across the tracklist. Be on the lookout for further updates on Gunna on HotNewHipHop.

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Lil Durk Says The “Number One Goal” Is To Stop Violent Crime In Chicago

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Lil Durk wants to put an end to violent crime in his hometown of Chicago and discussed the difficulties in doing so during a recent appearance on The Big Facts Podcast. He explained that it’s about slowing down the violence as much as possible and praised Chance The Rapper for the action he’s taken in helping out the city.

“That’s the number one goal, to stop it,” Durk began. “But, the number one priority for us in the streets and politician-wise, is to stop the violence and slow it down as much as possible. It starts with everybody just coming together. But, like I said, it’s hard because you probably got him other here thinking he that, but his young n****s don’t even respect him. So, even if he be like, ‘Come on. Let’s come together.’ They’d look at him like, ‘Get the f*ck on.’”

Read More: Lil Durk Responds To Donald Trump’s Comments On Violence In Chicago: “There’s Violence Everywhere”

Lil Durk Performs At Lollapalooza In Chicago

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 30: Lil Durk performs during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on July 30, 2022, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Brasted/FilmMagic)

When one of the hosts brought up Chance the Rapper placing an emphasis on increasing funding to the education system, Durk remarked: “All that helps. It doesn’t matter who is saying it or who is doing it, it all helps. So, by him doing that, it helps a portion of it. Now you got to fix this portion, fix that portion of the city. And, they got different people for it.” Check out his full comments on the topic below.

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It’s far from the first time Durk has spoken out on violence in the city of Chicago. He previously downplayed Donald Trump’s concerns about gun violence in the city while speaking with Ari Melber for an interview on MSNBC. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Durk on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: 50 Cent Speaks Out On Chicago Gun Violence: “This Gotta Stop”

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Sexyy Red Makes Homeless Fan’s Day With Extremely Generous Gift

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The past couple of years have been huge for Sexyy Red, and nowadays, the “SkeeYee” femcee is a household name. Her explicit lyrics and carefree persona make her a polarizing figure nonetheless, and she frequently sparks controversy. While some find it difficult to get behind her wild antics and raunchy raps, others think she’s easy to root for, as she appears to have stayed authentic and true to herself even amid her tremendous success.

With that being said, she also has a hectic schedule, as she’s just coming off of the release of her brand new mixtape, In Sexyy We Trust. It arrived last month alongside various high-profile collabs with the likes of Drake, Lil Baby, and more. Regardless, she recently took the time to turn up with a fan who was down on his luck. She even made his day with a huge gift.

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Sexyy Red Helps Out Homeless Man With Hundreds Of Dollars

In a new clip, she’s seen stopped in the road with her music blasting, and a homeless man turning up with her just outside of her car. He holds a large stack of cash while he dances, and is heard thanking her for the generous gift. She then decided to give him even more, which he was clearly extremely grateful for, judging by his huge smile. Instagram users are now praising the St. Louis-born performer in Rap‘s comments section for paying it forward and using her fortune to help others out.

“You don’t have to like sexxy but you can’t deny this was an amazing thing to do,” one supporter writes. “She deserves all the hype,” another says. What do you think of Sexyy Red paying it forward amid her tremendous success? Do you think her generous gift made this man’s day? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

Read More: Sexyy Red “In Sexyy We Trust” Review

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Finesse2tymes Remains Committed To His Fitness Journey

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Finesse2tymes has been continuing to share updates on his fitness journey on social media. On Friday, he shared a video of himself lifting weights to Lil Baby’s song, “Frozen,” while in others, he’s been sharing some of the ways he’s keeping his diet healthy.

When 2Cool2Blog shared a series of the latest updates on Instagram, fans shared positive messages in the comments section. One user remarked: “Salute. To deal with all the trauma out of coming out of Memphis and breaking the cycle.” Another wrote: “He can totally rebrand into Fitness2x and do some great marketing for supplements and mens health when he gets his goals.”

Read More: Finesse2Tymes Admits He Might Need Therapy Amid Weight Loss Journey

Finesse2tymes Arrives At The BET Awards

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: Finesse2tymes arrives at the 2023 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Finesse2tymes previously discussed his weight-loss journey in a candid post on social media, last week, revealing that he may need therapy to help his mental health as well. “Weight loss journey going well, thanks for all the prayers, to my fans and supporters much love,” he wrote at the time. “Physically I’m 100% better, Mentally I’m not, I think I need to see a therapist, I never been into paying people for advice.” Before that, he tried going on a 21-day fruit-and-water fast. “This my 4th time starting over,” he wrote in the caption of another post. “But u know how the saying goes, U fall down 9 time get up 10 times. I use to think money solved everthing, Until I got money, Now I’m struggling on mental, physical, spiritual journey, If u have a heart pray for me, I’m at war with myself #Artofwar.”

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In other positive news, Finesse also recently announced on Instagram that he got his driver’s license for the first time. Be on the lookout for further updates on Finesse2tymes on HotNewHipHop.

Read More: Finesse2tymes Asks For Prayers Amid Extreme Mental & Physical Journey

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Diddy Gets Two Middle Fingers From Kesha At WeHo Pride: Watch

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Late last year, Kesha decided to switch up the lyrics to her 2009 track “Tik Tok,” omitting Diddy’s name in light of the allegations brought against him by his ex-girlfriend Cassie and several others. Since then, disturbing footage of the Bad Boy Records found physically assaulting Cassie in 2016 has surfaced online. For obvious reasons, this only compounded the explosive backlash related to everything he’s accused of.

This also appears to have prompted Kesha to double down on the lyrical change, and even take things up a notch at a recent performance. Last night, she graced the stage at WeHo Pride, where she made it extremely clear how she feels about the mogul. “Wake up in the morning like f*** P. Diddy!” she shouted onstage, flipping off the crowd alongside several backup dancers. For those who don’t recall, the original lyrics are “Wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy.”

Read More: Kesha Omits Diddy’s Name From “Tik Tok” Performance: Watch

Kesha Says “F*ck P. Diddy”

 

Of course, the crowd went wild, as they did when the songstress did something similar onstage with Renee Rapp at Coachella in April. It earned her praise from countless social media users and peers, including one of Diddy’s most vocal critics, 50 Cent. He took to Instagram to share his reaction to the switch-up as the clip made its rounds online. “LOL she said [middle finger emoji] Fvck P DIDDY,” he wrote. “HAHAAHAHA [eyeball emoji] PUFFY LIKE 50 TOLD HER TO SAY THAT!” Clearly, Kesha is having a major comeback, though the same certainly can’t be said for Diddy.

After the Cassie assault footage went viral, he apologized in a short Instagram video, though most viewers didn’t buy it. He went on to be hit with two additional lawsuits from women accusing him of sexual assault and more. What do you think of Kesha changing up the lyrics to her hit track “Tik Tok”? What about her flipping Diddy off at WeHo Pride? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Summer Walker Expertly Shuts Down Body Shamers

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Summer Walker frequently finds herself subject to unsolicited criticism about everything from her music to her body. According to the songstress, however, her figure is simply none of social media users’ business. Earlier this week, she took to Instagram to respond to those who have had something to say about it recently, explaining that she’s had three children. While it’s clear that Walker doesn’t need to defend herself, she reminded followers that it’s totally normal to have a stomach that’s less than completely flat. Moreover, she thinks that society needs to let go of the postpartum body expectations it places on women altogether, as it’d be better for everyone involved.

“We have to release these unrealistic body expectations, I’ve had 3 children. #wombpolice,” she wrote. To get her message across, Walker also shared a hilarious clip in which comedian @annacdouglas echoes a similar sentiment. Check it out below.

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Obviously, Walker isn’t fazed by any of the negative remarks coming her way. This has earned her some serious praise from fans and fellow moms. “Amen sister,” one commenter writes. “Very true,” another says. While she may not be taking any criticism about her appearance to heart, it’s unclear how she feels about negative comments about her new boyfriend. Walker’s relationship with Coop Cashington appears to have only gotten more serious in recent weeks, as evidenced by his new ink. At the end of last month, he debuted a face tattoo of Walker’s name. It sparked concern among some of her fans, who worried that the relationship might be moving too quickly.

Many fans have continued to criticize Cashington, and Walker for dating him, due to some serious allegations against him from several women. He’s accused of harassment, being controlling, revenge p*rn, and more. What do you think of Summer Walker shutting down unrealistic body expectations? Do you agree with her? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Megan Thee Stallion Was Forced To Reschedule Her Tour Stop In Atlanta Now Fans Are Blasting The Mayor

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer Tour is supposedly two hours of unfiltered fun. Unfortunately, fans in the greater-Atlanta area can’t share their thoughts on the show just yet.

Yesterday (May 31), the “Big Ole Freak” rapper was forced to cancel her scheduled concert in the city.

“Unfortunately, we will need to reschedule tonight’s show at State Farm Arena due to the massive water main break that The City of Atlanta is experiencing 🥺,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Upset by the news, ticket holders took to the social media platform to express their frustrations with Atlanta’s elected officials, including Mayor Andre Dickens, for the alleged lack of care placed on the city’s infrastructure.

“@CityofAtlanta, hurry up 😩😩,” wrote one user.

“It would be nice if the Mayor’s protocols prioritized new water infrastructure instead of a ‘Cop City,’” chimed another.

“Mayor Dickens will crumble,” penned another.

“The country’s infrastructure is just falling apart cause this kinda thing is happening more and more regionally smh” wrote one user. “I hope my ATL moots are able to get clean water, and it’s not too hot down there.”

“This why Atlanta will always be on my opp city list,” penned another. “They knew she was announcing the album tonight and had to come up with something quick to sabotage her!”

The concert originally scheduled for May 31 has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 2. All refund details were sent out via the point of purchase. However, the show, slated for tonight (June 1) in Atlanta, will go on as previously planned, according to Megan’s latest Instagram post.

Eminem & Cardi B Make Magic On Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

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Welcome to summer, which will hopefully be 2024’s best season yet thanks to the best of the best hip-hop releases of the first week of June rounded up right here on our new Fire Emoji playlist update. First off, there are two obvious big drops to cover, starting with Eminem’s new single “Houdini.” Not only does this zany track see him paying homage to his career, but also playing with its perception with some of that old comical fire. The other unmissable track to drop this week was the remix of Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla’s “Wanna Be” with Cardi B. As expected, the chemistry here is off the charts, and Bardi’s appearance makes the cut even more confident.

Elsewhere on Fire Emoji, we also have a short but sweet new Palestine-dedicated album from Belly titled 96 Miles From Bethlehem. One of the highlights on it is certainly “Blue Bags,” whose shots of distortion, industrial influences, and eerily looped vocal samples craft an engaging journey. On a more woozy and ethereal note, we have new two-pack single from LUCKI, 2 Faced, Pt. 2, which contains “Heavy On My Heart” and “Courtesy Of.” The latter has a particularly melancholy piano line paired with a peppy drum pattern that’s particularly pleasing to the ear.

Read More: Eminem Fans Fire Back Amid Megan Thee Stallion “Houdini” Bar Backlash

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Moving forward with our next new single, JasonMartin enlisted Jay Worthy, DJ Quik, and Larry June for the soulful “GURBS & YOUNGS.” The bass definitely carries the track’s funky demeanor, and some light chimes and xylophones really invoke that West Coast spirit. But Fire Emoji also has some classic gritty East Coast raps this week thanks to Meek Mill’s new song “5AM IN PHILLY.” Its main draw is definitely his energetic and passionate rapping, but the minimal beat carries it well.

Also, we wanted to shout out Roddy Ricch’s tender but still hard-hitting cut “Survivor’s Remorse.” Finally, as far as one of the best new releases of the week, Action Bronson came to impress with his bombastic record “Nourish A Thug.” Let us know what your favorite Fire Emoji inclusion 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 more great music drops around the clock.

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Inspires Stripper To Crip-Walk Onstage In Viral Clip

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Kendrick Lamar continues his dominance with “Not Like Us,” as the Drake diss has apparently even inspired strippers to work it in their routine. Moreover, a clip recently went viral of a dancer crip-walking to the track, which some fans joked about angering the gutter-minded folks in attendance who were throwing dollar bills before. Either way, you can hear the crowd react pretty excitedly to the moves, which is certainly one of the more creative tributes to the song to pop up this week. In fact, we can’t help but wonder whether or not this is a national phenomenon or if this is an isolated incident.

Jokes aside, Kendrick Lamar got a lot of commercial love (and even more critical acclaim) for his slew of Drake disses, and so did the Toronto superstar. Now that the battle is in the rearview mirror, it will be very interesting to see how their artistries and careers evolve from here, if at all. Maybe they will get right back to business as usual for them (as Drizzy proved with his recent Sexyy Red feature) or we’ll only see the fruits of this labor down the line. One thing’s for sure: this feud will still be a major talking point for the rest of 2024.

Read More: Big Sean Hints At New Album, Fans Joke That Kendrick Lamar Will Drop At The Same Time

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However, while no one really knows what’s next, there is a lot of hope for the best case scenario. Drake is always dropping material, so fans are looking forward to his next moves all the time. But Kendrick Lamar is a more elusive figure, one that took five years to follow up his biggest commercial success. As such, rumors that he’s “locked in” on new music is very exciting for fans, but there’s no telling whether this will further the beef.

Hopefully it doesn’t, as it would be a tad corny to build up your next album by dissing Drake and beating that dead horse even further. But when it comes to him and Kendrick Lamar, who’s to say? There are even folks who think that they should let bygones be bygones and work together again. What’s more likely: another “Poetic Justice,” a Kendrick album within the next three years, or a dancer strutting their stuff to a PDF-file-alleging banger?

Read More: Kendrick Lamar Jokes About His Viral Photoshoot With Chanel

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Rihanna Sets A New Diamond Record In The RIAA History Books For Women In Music

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That Rihanna reign just won’t let up. Even without a new album out, the “Lift Me Up” singer has still managed to set another milestone in music.

Yesterday (May 31), the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) revealed that three of Rihanna’s beloved tracks earned diamond certification. With the numbers officially tallied, Rihanna added two shiny new accolades to her resume, including most diamond singles for a woman artist (6) and most diamond certified titles for a woman artist (7).

Rihanna took to her official X (formerly Twitter) page to celebrate the achievement.

“Ain’t no back n forth,” she wrote, reposting a custom graphic designed by management Roc Nation.

So, which of Rihanna’s bangers are classified as diamond? If you are a superfan (The Navy), the success of these records shouldn’t serve as a surprise. As of May 31, Rihanna’s 2007 song “Umbrella,” which featured Jay-Z, 2012’s “Stay,” as well as 2016’s “Needed Me” and “Work,” which featured Drake all entered RIAA’s diamond club.

In April, the 2011 crossover smash “We Found Love,” which featured Calvin Harris and “Diamonds” were classified as diamond tracks. Over a decade ago (May 2013), Rihanna snagged a diamond record as the featured guest on Eminem’s “Love The Way You Lie.”

The detailed metrics and more data can be found on RIAA’s official website. Find more information here.

Rihanna claims new music is on the way. But until that happens, her supporters have a few undeniable bops to enjoy while they wait R9’s release.