A hot Sexyy summer is upon us. Everyone and their mom is dancing to Sexyy Red‘s hit single, “Get It Sexyy.” Though the St. Louis rapper rapper had a remarkable breakthrough with her viral hits “Pound Town” and “SkeeYee” last year, “Get It Sexyy” has catapulted her into superstar status. Tonight (May 28), Sexyy made an appearance on WWE NXT.
As Sexyy was introduced, she twerked her way into the ring, as “Get It Sexyy” played in the background. Her grand entrance was met with cheers from the audience.
Elsewhere during the show, Sexyy paid a visit to some of the wrestlers as they were getting prepared in the locker room. Once again, she greeted the wrestlers with some top-notch twerking.
Earlier today, Sexyy celebrated another big milestone. “Get It Sexyy” has sold over one million units in the US, marking her fastest song to reach this milestone. She also just released her latest mixtape In Sexyy We Trust, which features another viral track, the Drake-assisted “U My Everything.”
Needless to say, Sexyy is having a hell of a ride.
Kendrick Lamar’s music is serious. He’s created some of the most sobering and grim hip-hop music in recent memory. It’s the reason he’s considered the scariest rapper on the planet. It’s also the reason he’s the only rapper with a Pulitzer Prize. The thing is, Lamar has a more of a sense of humor than his albums suggest. To Pump a Butterfly and DAMN. are not laugh-a-minute releases, but the rapper’s videos and his occasional public appearances prove that he doesn’t take himself too seriously. Case in point: his brand new Chanel photoshoot.
Kendrick Lamar is still basking in the glow of having beat Drake in a rap battle. He’s also coming off his second solo number one, “Not Like Us.” A photoshoot with one of the most prestigious fashion brands in the world was not expected, but it makes sense given his currently elevated profile. The photos dropped on May 28, and while the images were generally well-received, the rapper’s close friends couldn’t resist poking fun. Punch, Dot’s former executive producer at TDE, texted the rapper and asked him “What you doing dawg” with a laughing emoji. Lamar didn’t miss a beat. He sent back crying emojis before writing: “I think I’m cute on there man. Couldn’t resist.”
Punch doubled down on the jokes. He clowned Lamar for the contemplative look he has during the photoshoot. “What are you doing with them dreamy eyes n**ga?” he asked. Lamar, once again, found the humor in what was seemingly a very serious and artsy shoot. “I’m crying dawg,” he added. Punch then asked the “Euphoria” rapper if he could post their text conversation on social media for fans. We don’t see the response in the screenshot, but based on the fact that we’re seeing the screenshot, it’s safe to assume that he gave approval.
Kendrick Lamar has been quiet since the release of his last Drake diss. There were rumors that the rapper was gearing up to release an album in May, but the month came and went without a formal announcement. Dot generally takes a long time between albums. This is what made the rollout of multiple diss songs in the span of a couple weeks such a shock to the music world. All we can do is hope that the rapper decides to keep the momentum going and bless fans with a release sooner rather than later.
TI and Young Thug have always been close. They were never on the same label, but the former gave Thug a co-sign when he was starting out, and he hasn’t forgotten it. During a 2023 appearance on the Drink Champs podcast, T.I. claimed that Thug showed more gratitude towards him than artists who had actually signed to his Grand Hustle label. The King of the South has shown love in return, and supported Thug during his ongoing YSL trial. He’s also confident that Thug will be a free man soon.
TI recently went on The Breakfast Club, and one of the first topics he discussed with the YSL trial. He told Charlamagne tha God that he’d been in touch with Young Thug, and both men felt good about the chances of Thug being cleared of his RICO charges. “He comin’ home,” TI asserted. “I don’t think that the prosecution has successfully proven a case of him knowingly and willingly participating in an active street gang. I just don’t see it.” The “No Mediocre” rapper claimed that the witnesses that have been called to testify against Young Thug have not been as convincing as the prosecution had hoped for.
“I don’t think that the witnesses they’ve called thus far have proven what they said they would prove,” he noted. “I just don’t think that the grounds of their case have been presented properly. Just ain’t seen it.” Co-host DJ Envy interjected to lament the fact that the YSL case has disrupted Thug’s otherwise huge music career. He also voiced concern over whether Young Thug would be able to regain the momentum he had once he’s freed. TI assured him that he would see to it himself that the rapper would get back on top. “Don’t worry,” he told Envy. “When he come home, we’ll get it right. Just get him here… He’ll be just fine.”
TI knows how to rebuild a career after a legal battle. The rapper spent most of 2007 and 2008 in court over two weapons-related felonies. He eventually pled guilty and served a seven month prison stint the following year. TI returned with the album No Mercy in 2010, which was certified Gold and had features from the likes of Eminem, Drake, and Kanye West. Three years later, TIP was back on top of the charts with the number one single “Blurred Lines” opposite Pharrell and Robin Thicke. Young Thug could not have a better mentor waiting on him.
Body-shaming tends to run rampant among female celebrities. Many online attempt to hold women from across the celebrity landscape to impossible beauty standards and flood them with hate the moment they don’t. The impulse to look a certain way is one of the most-discussed topics among celebs in interviews, speaking to the depth of the problem. Cardi B is no stranger to the discourse with fans making plenty of uncomfortable comments about her body throughout her career. But with the newest incident, she clapped back.
Various videos of her performing in Las Vegas recently made the rounds online. Some haters reacted to the video by making claims about Cardi’s body, specifically about her weight. She showed just how little she cared about the comments by sharing a video of herself eating a stack of pancakes on camera. In between large bites she sarcastically lists off issues people bring up about her body. The hilarious contrast proves she’s come a long way in dealing with online haters. A clip of her new video side-by-side with her recent performance made its way to Twitter, which sparked even more criticism from haters and praise from fans. Check out the clip they’re discussing below.
Earlier this month, Cardi B fans got whiplash trying to follow news about her new album. After revealing that the record wasn’t dropping in 2023, many were hoping this would be the year they finally got a second Cardi project. That seemed to be the case initially after she released two singles early in the year. She mentioned in a tweet that she had decided to take the rest of the year off and that her new album wouldn’t drop, much to the disappointment of her fans. But she may have backtracked on that by deleting the original tweet. A few days later her label made a different tweet that seemed to indicate the record would still arrive this year.
What do you think of Cardi B hilariously eating pancakes to clap back at online haters criticizing her body? Do you think her long-awaited second studio album will actually drop in 2024? Let us know in the comment section below.
New York contains many of the most important figures in rap history and some of its biggest stars today. From veterans like Nas and Jay-Z to contemporary stars like Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice the city has been home to some of the biggest names to ever pick up a mic. That’s why many are surprised by the new most-streamed rap song to come from NYC, “Unforgettable” by French Montana. Montana recently received a variety of new certifications on various songs of his including a platinum certification for the 2017 single.
The song recently surpassed the 2 billion stream threshold on Spotify, a rare feat for any artist to achieve. It landed on Montana’s 2017 album Jungle Rules and has racked up more streams than the rest of the songs on the album combined. The song sports a feature from Swae Lee, who was blossoming into a white hot superstar in 2017. Many fans think he played a much bigger role in the songs success than just a mere assist. “This should be Swae Lee ft. French” one of the top comments on a post announcing the news reads. “The most streamed song out of New York got carried by n*gga from Mississippi” another comment agrees. Check out the reactions to the announcement below.
French Montana may not be able to do the same streaming numbers he used to, which is why he resulted to some controversial tactics earlier this year. He went viral for dropping numerous versions of his new mixtape Mac & Cheese 5. Most egregiously he dropped a massive 126-track version of the project that drew plenty of ire from fans. Just a few weeks later he claimed that streaming has brainwashed artists.
What do you think of French Montana now having the most-streamed rap song in New York’s history? Do you think Swae Lee plays a bigger role to the songs success than Montana does? Let us know in the comment section below.
Andre 3000 has delighted fans for decades. As one of hip-hop’s true eccentrics, Three Stacks is one of the rare artists who’s boundary-pushing has been met with critical acclaim and commercial success. He knows how to make experimentalism sound good. His latest endeavor, however, has really put this ability to the test. Andre recently performed a set at the Atlanta Jazz Festival, and instead of rapping or singing, he continued his woodwind odyssey and performed a clarinet solo. Fans were… unsure of how to react.
Andre 3000 performed at the festival on May 27, which also happened to be his 49th birthday. The Outkast star was backed by the same musical ensemble he worked with on his solo album, New Blue Moon. There was some light banter with the crowd, but for the most part, Stacks was focused on his clarinet playing. Outlets have posted video footage of the rapper’s performance and claimed he was playing a flute, but it is, in fact, the same instrument Squidward plays on Spongebob Squarepants.
The footage of the performance is a little awkward. People in the audience seem unsure of how to react to Andre 3000’s playing. Several of them are looking around, and the silence amidst the rapper’s clarinet solo furthers the awkwardness. To be fair, Andre 3K has been on the windwood wave for a while now. He prefaced his performance by explaining that he doesn’t have a musical roadmap in mind, and will simply go wherever his playing will take him. “Everything we’re doing — the same way that New Blue Sun was made with me and my brothers,” he explained. “We’re completely making everything up as we go along. We never know what the night is gonna sound like.”
Andre 3000 knows that fans want him to rap again, but he told Bitter Southerner that he simply doesn’t have it in him anymore. He’s more fascinated with improvisational, instrumental music, and he feels as though he needs to follow his muse. “The thing is, I can only give what I’m feeling,” he explained to the outlet. “If there’s not any discovery, it doesn’t feel real to me. I’ve never considered myself the best producer or the best singer or the best rapper or any of those separate categories. But one thing I do have confidence in is my feeling.” How can you knock that?
PinkPantheress has made a career off of writing very short songs. Her DIY homespun sound comes hand-in-hand with shorter length tracks. That’s why its no surprise some of her tracks with sugary sweet hooks have become hits propelled by social media platforms like TikTok. Despite her increased commercial success, which peaked with the Ice Spice suported remix of “Boys a liar,” some online have criticized her artistic approach. Her songs being too short has become a common motif of those criticizing her music.
Unsurprisingly though. it’s a critique PinkPantheress herself doesn’t agree with. In a recent interview with ABC, she made her case for shorter song lengths. She first claimed that tracks didn’t need to be any longer than two minutes and thirty seconds. She justified that length by explaining that her songs don’t include bridges or unnecessarily long outros which keeps them so short. The comments sparked plenty of debate among fans online. They discussed whether or not there’s an ideal length for all songs and what that length might be. Check out the interview that sparked the debate below.
Last week PinkPantheress dropped her newest single “Turn It Up.” The track is her first new release of 2024 so far and follows in line with her DIY dancy pop style. It also makes use of a sample of Selena’s “Dreaming Of You,” something fans first took notice of when the track was teased with a snippet on TikTok.
Earlier this year PinkPantheress was photographed hanging out with Ice Spice and breakout R&B star Tyla. Fans immediately called for the three young stars to collaborate on some music together, with some even billing them as a potential smash girl group. What do you think of PinkPantheress’ take that songs don’t need to be any longer than two minutes and thirty seconds? Do you think there’s an ideal length for all or most songs? Let us know in the comment section below.
Erica Banks has been making waves recently for a variety of reasons. The biggest is her challenge to Megan Thee Stallion. She was asked during an interview if she thought she could go freestyle for freestyle with Meg and confidently confirmed that she’s the superior MC. Fans were a little skeptical of her confidence at first and even more so after an old tweet of hers from 2018 was dug in. In the tweet she compares herself to Megan directly as a flex. Many fans think that old tweet undercut much of what she was trying to do by claiming she can take Meg in a freestyle battle.
Now Erica Banks is making waves for an entirely different reason. A new clip of her walking on stage for a performance has fans thinking she may have taken her BBL to far. To be fair, many have confessed their love for her physique in the past, but that appears to be shifting. “What happened????? Just two weeks ago it looked good” one of the top comments replied to the video. “She fuqed it up! it looked so good at first! why tf did she go back and get a second round… smh!” another top comment agreed. Check out the video everyone is reacting to below.
Recently Erica Banks flexed the same freestyle skills she would go on to brag about when asked about Megan Thee Stallion. She took on another major female rapper’s newest hit song with a freestyle over Sexyy Red’s “Get It Sexyy.” The song has been hovering in the top 30 of the Hot 100 for a few weeks now. Banks impressed fans with her take on the song’s beat.
What do you think of the newly shared video of Erica Banks that has fans claiming she took the BBL too far? Do you think she could take Megan Thee Stallion in a head-to-head freestyle battle? Let us know in the comment section below.
Just about four months ago, the mother of late Chicago rapper FBG Duck would receive some justice. Six members of the O-Block gang were found guilty of murder and all of them would receive a life sentence. Those men are, Charles Liggins, 32, Kenneth Roberson, 30, Christopher Thomas, 24, Marcus Smart, 25, TaCarlos Offerd, 32, and Ralph Turpin, 34. A jury consisting of five men and seven women came to the conclusion on January 17. However, at the time of this news, the exact dates for each defendant were not known yet. Now, according to FBG Duck’s mother, we have the sentencing dates for everyone involved.
No Jumper reposted a screenshot of LaSheena Weekly’s notes of the six days that each defendant will present themselves in court. For Mr. Turpin, he will appear in front of the judge on January 14, 2025. Charles Liggins will follow the day after, and TaCarlos Offerd’s is January 16. Then, there is a five-day gap before Christopher Thomas’s sentencing date, January 21. Next up will be Mr. Roberson on the 23, and then Marcus Smart will be the last member to officially hear his fate, which will be on January 28.
The rapper’s caretaker has been extremely vocal throughout this whole process, which assuredly has to have been difficult for her. However, trolls in the comments section couldn’t help but leave negative comments on the post. Some of these comments are simply beyond the pale and should not be repeated. Hopefully, some fans can respect the horrors she has gone through over these past few years.
What are your thoughts on FBG Duck’s mother sharing the sentencing dates for the six O-Block members responsible for her son’s death? Do you think that fans are being disingenuous and rude with their comments? If not, why do you feel that way? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding FBG Duck. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Buju Banton is a renowned reggae and dancehall artist. He has left an indelible mark on the music industry with his powerful voice and thought-provoking lyrics. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be $2 million, according to CelebrityNetWorth. Banton’s career, spanning over three decades, is a testament to his talent and enduring influence in reggae music.
Born Mark Anthony Myrie on July 15, 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica, Buju Banton grew up in a musically rich environment that greatly influenced his artistic development. From his early days in dancehall to his later work in roots reggae, Banton’s music has consistently reflected his deep connection to his roots and his commitment to addressing social and political issues through his art.
Early Career & Rise To Fame
NEW YORK, NEW YORK–JULY 4: Jamaican Reggae Dancehall artist Buju Banton (aka. Mark Anthony Myrie) also appears in a portrait with Rapper Busta Rhymes (aka. Trevor George Smith, Jr.) taken on July 4, 1993, in the Times Square section of New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images/Michael Ochs Archives)
Buju Banton began his musical journey in the late 1980s. He quickly gained attention with his distinctive voice and energetic performances. His breakthrough came with his debut album, Mr. Mention, in 1992, featuring hits like “Love Me Browning” and “Bogle.” The album’s success made Banton one of the most prominent figures in dancehall music.
In 1995, Banton also released ‘Til Shiloh, a critically acclaimed album that marked a significant shift towards roots reggae. Songs like “Untold Stories” and “Wanna Be Loved” showcased Banton’s more mature and reflective side. It also resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike. This album solidified his status as a versatile artist capable of blending the high-energy beats of dancehall with the deeper, more soulful sounds of roots reggae.
Legal Challenges & Resurgence
Buju Banton and Wyclef Jean during Buju Banton’s Record Release Party at Show in. New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Djamilla Rosa Cochran/WireImage)
Additionally, Buju Banton’s career faced a major setback in 2009 when he was arrested on drug-related charges in the United States. He was convicted in 2011 and sentenced to ten years in prison. Despite this significant challenge, Banton’s music continued to inspire and influence. His fan base remained loyal throughout his incarceration.
Following his release in 2018, Buju Banton returned to the music scene with his “Long Walk to Freedom” tour in 2019. It was met with widespread acclaim and enthusiasm. His return was marked by the release of his album Upside Down 2020, which included tracks like “Blessed” and “Buried Alive.” This album reaffirmed his place in the reggae world and contributed to his financial resurgence. It also led to his current net worth of $2 million.
Personal Life & Legacy
CANADA – JULY 02: Buju Banton (Photo by Andrew Stawicki/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
Buju Banton’s personal life has been as dynamic as his music career. A father of fifteen, he has always been deeply connected to his family and his Jamaican roots. Despite the controversies and challenges he has faced, Banton remains resilient and determined. Further, Banton’s influence extends beyond music. He is also known for his philanthropic efforts and his commitment to social justice. He has been involved in various initiatives to support education and community development in Jamaica. Overall, his legacy is one of powerful music intertwined with a message of hope, resistance, and love.
wdym sexyy red is hosting nxt battleground?? pic.twitter.com/o0iEuVXxIt
(@wackielea) May 29, 2024
it looked so good at first! why tf did she go back and get a second round… smh!” another top comment agreed. Check out the video everyone is reacting to below. 
(@nojumper)
