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Keyshia Cole Addresses Gloss Up & Hunxho’s Steamy Photos After Reactivating Instagram

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Earlier today, Gloss Up unleashed a music video for her new collab with Hunxho, “Come Here.” While most fans are feeling the track, Hunxho’s girlfriend Keyshia Cole certainly isn’t. The video features various shots of Gloss Up twerking on Hunxho, the two of them hanging out in a bathtub, and more. Cole and Hunxho just confirmed their relationship last month, so needless to say, the steamy video has fans confused.

Shortly after it came out, social media sleuths noticed that Cole deactivated her Instagram account. It didn’t last long, however. Gloss Up went on to share a few photos of her and Hunxho on set, hugging and looking a bit too close for Cole’s comfort. Her suggestive caption didn’t help either.

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Keyshia Cole Reacts To Gloss Up’s IG Post

“You Know What It Is In Real Life . 4L StinkaLink 🫶🏾 ‘Come Here’ Out Now Link In Bio,” she wrote. Upon seeing this, Keyshia Cole reactivated her account to make it clear that she wasn’t feeling the post. “Him being Yo ‘sneaky link’ When U have a “Man you bout to marry’ is nasty work,” she said alongside some laughing emojis. “But I wish u all the best on your project Love I was actually rooting for the video to come out.” At this point, it remains unclear how Hunxho feels about all of this. He did share one brief yet telling Tweet about the debacle recently, writing “Y’all hell [laughing emoji.]”

According to Keyshia, the photos were taken before she and Hunxho were official, but Gloss Up continues to taunt her on Twitter/X. She recently retweeted a post claiming that Hunxho “was gloss up man first.” What do you think of Gloss Up’s new video and photos with Hunxho? What about Keyshia Cole’s reaction to it? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kendrick Lamar Vs. Drake Inspires Hilarious Memes Following The Release Of “6:16 In LA”

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Kendrick Lamar has been on a mission to take down Drake as of late. Overall, it almost felt like Lamar was never going to respond to Drake. After all, he has never fully involved himself in a rap feud. However, with “Euphoria,” Lamar proved everyone wrong. He delivered a scathing new track and fans were absolutely mesmerized by what he was able to do. On Friday, Kendrick decided to double down with a back-to-back-style track. “6:16 In LA” is a title with numerous potential meanings, and it has fans expecting a massive response from Drake.

Throughout this song, Kendrick mostly plays in Drake’s paranoia. In the past, Drizzy has spoken about being paranoid. With this new song, Lamar makes the claim that people within Drake’s camp want to see him fail and that they are feeding him information. Even if this is not true, it is certainly going to make the Canadian megastar think twice about whom he lets into his circle. Psychologically, this is a great angle for Kendrick, and fans are echoing those sentiments right now.

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Kendrick Lamar Doubles Down

As for the social media reactions to the song, it seems as though there are memes galore all over Twitter right now. Below, you can find some of these memes, which are absolutely hilarious. The internet is creative, and when you have rap beef like this, you can be sure that online comedians will get into their bag. While it remains to be seen if the memes will get flipped in the other direction, it seems as though Lamar has made a huge impression with fans.

The Best Memes

Let us know what you thought of the latest Kendrick Lamar diss track, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that this was the best part of the entire beef so far? When do you think Drake is going to come through with his response? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Megan Thee Stallion Shares Video Game-Inspired Teaser For New Music

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Megan Thee Stallion started off 2024 with a bang. Before Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake became the biggest beef in rap, Megan threw down the gauntlet with her single “HISS.” The track took shots at multiple adversaries who have come out against her over the years, though most fans honed in on just one. Nicki Minaj was singled out as the song’s primary target mostly because of one particularly lethal line about Megan’s Law. When Minaj’s response track was universally panned for lacking any creative comebacks and delivering flat out lies, Megan took a much-deserved victory lap.

But now she seems to be back and gearing up towards releasing new music. She took to Instagram to tease fans with the message “😈🐍🎮 Are you ready to play ?.” The message was attached to two renditions of Megan in classic video game style. She serves up a pair of looks in the likeness of old Playstation fighting games and fans are eating it up. “his eats so bad i’m inspired to change my concert outfit 😭” one of the top comments on the post reads. Other fans feverishly speculate over whether or not either of the pictures are official artwork for Meg’s upcoming album. Check out the post and the variety of reactions to it below.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Fighting Game Artwork

Late last month, Megan Thee Stallion was hit with a lawsuit from a former photographer. It included allegations that Megan forced the photographer to watch her have sex, which she categorically denied. Her lawyer described the filing as a “salacious” money grab and numerous fellow celebs came forward in Megan’s defense. That included 50 Cent who even went as far as to say that her accuser should be punched in the head.

What do you think of the artwork Megan shared of her in the style of classic fighting game box art? Do you think she’s announcing her new album or just teasing fans for the release of another single? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Rick Ross Calls Drake & Zack Bia “Hall & Oates”

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Today, Kendrick Lamar dropped off yet another Drake diss track, “6:16 In LA.” The song follows the release of “Euphoria,” which he unleashed earlier this week. Aside from going in on Drizzy, Kendrick name-dropped DJ Akademiks, Kash Doll, and more. He even mentioned Zack Bia, a musician and influencer who’s become a close friend of Drake’s, joining him on tour last year.

“You playin’ dirty with propaganda, it blow up on ya/ You’re playin’ nerdy with Zack Bia and Twitter bots/ But your reality can’t hide behind wifi/ Your lil’ memes is losin’ steam, they figured you out,” Kendrick raps. Journalist Elliot Wilson took to Instagram today to share a photo of Bia and Drizzy together, prompting none other than Rick Ross to respond.

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Rick Ross Mocks Drake & Zack Bia

“Hall and Oates,” Rozay wrote simply, comparing Bia and Drake to the 70s pop duo. He’s since taken to his Instagram Story with a clip of himself singing along to Hall & Oates, further mocking Drizzy. Fans are finding the comparison pretty funny, and are unsurprised that Ross was quick to jump in today. It’s not the first time he got involved amid Kendrick and Drake’s lyrical feud, as he himself dropped a diss track earlier this month, “Champagne Moments.” On it, he refers to Drake as “white boy,” accuses him of leaking his own music and using ghostwriters, and more.

Drake later responded to this on “Push Ups,” poking fun at Rick Ross’ age, and claiming that all of his top songs performed well only thanks to him. What do you think of Rick Ross continuing to clown Drake? What about him comparing Drake and Zack Bia to Hall & Oates? Are you a fan of Kendrick Lamar’s new diss track, “6:16 In LA”? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Rapsody Shares Her ‘3:AM’ Thoughts With Erykah Badu In Her Latest ‘Please Don’t Cry’ Single

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It has been five years since Rapsody released Eve and her fans were getting antsy for a new album. Fortunately, she announced in March that her fourth studio album, Please Don’t Cry, is coming soon. She began the rollout with the single “Stand Tall” and an intimate conversation with actress Sanaa Lathan, demonstrating just what kind of inspirational and vulnerable material would appear on the album. Today, she continues the rollout with another new single, “3:AM,” a romantic late-night jam featuring none other than neo-soul godmother Erykah Badu.

In addition to releasing the usual set of lyrics videos and visualizers, Rap also shared a live performance video taken from Erykah Badu’s annual birthday bash concert in Dallas. The lyrics find the North Carolina native addressing a longtime lover and how he helps make her feel safe. “Not afraid to show my insecurities like Issa / Love makin’, booty clappin’ like Netty and Ceile / Netflix askin’ if we still watchin’ TV,” she rhymes. Meanwhile, on the chorus, Ms. Badu croons, “I remember late nights with you / What you like in the mornin’?”

Watch Rapsody’s ‘3:AM’ live performance video with Erykah Badu above.

Please Don’t Cry is due on 5/17 through We Each Other / Jamla Records / Roc Nation Records.

Dave East Ranked His All-Time Best Ballers Who Rap, And Has A Very Short List Of Rappers Who Can Actually Ball

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There has long been a lot of crossover between the basketball and hip-hop world. We regularly see artists putting in work in the gym with top hoops trainers and even trying their hand at pro ball, while there is a long history of NBA players hopping in the studio to put out a rap album. As 2 Chainz — who played basketball at Alabama State — once eloquently explained to Dime, a lot of rappers and basketball players come from the same places.

“I know for a lot of Blacks, we thought that our only way to get out of the hood was either rappin’ or playing basketball,” 2 Chainz said. “So it has a common denominator for me and people who have a low socioeconomic status for a background. It kind of feels like you have to have a sport or some kind of other skill set, you dig, to get your mama a house. So that’s why we all want to play basketball, and that’s why all basketball players want to rap.”

However, there are levels to success in that crossover realm, and plenty of debate as to who has done the best when dipping a toe into that other world. On the most recent episode of Uproxx’s “Fresh Pair,” Dave East joined Just Blaze and Katty Customs and the conversation turned to hoops (5:00 mark of the above video). East played college ball at Richmond and Towson before becoming a hip-hop artist, and as such, he’s well-equipped to offer his list of the best ballers who rap and rappers who ball — noting there aren’t many that can really hoop.

“Ballers to rap? I would say, gotta throw Shaq in there. Shaq had a feature with Biggie, so you always gotta throw Shaq in. Shaq was hard, he was probably one of the first ones,” East said. “A.I. I feel like a lot of people don’t put Iverson in there, but I remember the “40 Bars” and all that. I remember Iverson, you feel me. Dame Lillard, to me now, in this generation right now, I think Dame got it as far as a baller that rap.

“Rappers to ball? Me. Yeah, I’m gonna put myself on the top of that list. I gotta get in shape. I feel like a lot of them rapper basketball dudes, they do it now. They got famous, they got a name, and that’s like their hobby in their free time. Like, I really used to play basketball. Before I ever wrote a rhyme or ever really thought about this, I was in the park or in the gym. I was really playing ball. When I see them lists, I laugh. I really used to do that. I need 30 days to get in shape. I got real footage on a real Division 1 program. Go find another rapper, I think 2 Chainz played D1. But it wasn’t too many of them that was. There’s a few of ‘em that nice. Salute the ones that are.”

It’s safe to say East isn’t very impressed by the videos of artists in the lab with Chris Brickley and other hoops trainers, but he does recognize he would need a month to train to get back in actual hoops shape.

Lil Durk Faces Criticism For Embracing His Religious Values With A New Chain

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Last year, Lil Durk became one of the newest rap artists to embrace Islam, He publicly embraced the religion sharing his journey through social media. It’s a surprisingly common feat among rappers with Durk following in the footsteps of numerous other genre figures who made similar conversions. He’s continuing to publicly embrace his faith though his most recent move is one that left many questioning how deep that faith actually lies.

Pictures of a new chain Lil Durk copped made the rounds earlier this week. It’s a massive star of Islam chain that sports impressive detail in its craftsmanship. But fan criticisms weren’t with the quality of the chain itself, but the fact that Durk got it in the first place. Many rushed to the comments to point out that his music and many of his actions don’t align with the teachings of Islam at all. “In Islam men wearing chains is haram 😭” one of the top comments on the post reads. “everything he did and does is against religion lmao💀” another comment agrees. Check out the post and the fan reactions to it below.

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Lil Durk’s Islam Chain Sparks Controversy

Recently fans have been discussing Lil Durk and India Royale. The pair have been one of the definitive couples in rap for years now but last month there were rumors of a rocky passage. That came when both of them made some tweets that led fans to believe they might be talking about each other. The developments never really went anywhere and it wasn’t much later that Durk was serenading India with some R&B jams. The couple never went public with whatever was wrong in the first place but they seem to have righted the ship in the weeks since.

What do you think of Lil Durk buying a new chain in the shape of the star of Islam? Do you think he’s serious about his religious beliefs despite seemingly going against the teachings often? Let us know in the comment section below.

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K-Ci Hailey Net Worth 2024: What Is The Jodeci Icon Worth?

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K-Ci Hailey is an iconic figure in the R&B genre and one-half of the renowned duo K-Ci & JoJo. He has a net worth of $3 million as of 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth. K-Ci’s career began with the influential group Jodeci, where his powerful vocals helped to define the sound of ’90s R&B. Alongside his brother JoJo, K-Ci transitioned from Jodeci to form K-Ci & JoJo. It further cemented their legacy with hits that continued to captivate audiences worldwide. His distinctive voice and emotive performance style have made him a beloved figure in the music industry.

Emerging in the early 1990s with Jodeci, K-Ci Hailey quickly became known for his soulful, gospel-infused vocals that brought a new depth to R&B. Jodeci’s blend of new jack swing and classic soul, combined with their compelling stage presence, led to multiple platinum albums. As K-Ci & JoJo, the duo achieved remarkable success with their 1997 hit “All My Life,” which became a chart-topping single and won several awards, enhancing K-Ci’s reputation as a significant artist in the R&B scene.

Career Evolution & Musical Impact

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LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 06: Singer K-Ci from R&B group Jodeci performs onstage during the VH1 ‘Dear Mama’ taping on May 6, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)

K-Ci Hailey’s influence extends beyond his chart success. His vocal style has influenced a generation of singers. The emotional rawness and authenticity K-Ci brings to his performances have become benchmarks for what many fans and critics consider the essence of R&B. Following the peak years of K-Ci & JoJo, K-Ci has continued to perform and record music, both as a solo artist and with his brother. His efforts to maintain the duo’s legacy involve revisiting their classic hits on tour and through new recordings, connecting with long-time fans, and attracting new listeners with the timeless appeal of their music.

Solo Projects & Collaborations

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 26: (L-R) K-Ci, Dalvin DeGrate, and Joel Hailey of. Jodeci attend the 2022 BET Awards at Microsoft Theater on June 26, 2022, also in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Prince Williams/ Getty Images)

Further, K-Ci has explored solo projects that showcase his versatility as an artist. These projects allow him to delve into deeper personal themes and experiment with new sounds. It reflects his growth as a musician. His solo endeavors have not only enriched his musical repertoire but also helped to sustain his relevance in the fast-evolving music industry. K-Ci’s collaborations with other artists underscore his role as a mentor and influencer in the R&B community. By working with younger talents, K-Ci passes on his musical heritage and helps to shape the future of the genre. It also ensures that the soulful elements of R&B continue to thrive.

Legacy & Continuing Influence

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NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 31: (L-R) Dalvin “Mr. Dalvin” DeGrate, Cedric “K-Ci” Hailey, and Joel. “JoJo” Hailey of Jodeci attend the Jodeci “The Past The Present And The Future.” Album Listening Session at Liberty Theater on March 31, 2015, also in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

K-Ci Hailey’s legacy in R&B is marked by his contributions to the genre’s development during the 1990s and his ongoing impact today. His ability to evoke deep emotional responses through music remains a career hallmark. As he engages with new projects and explores further artistic avenues, his influence on both peers and protégés underscores his place as a stalwart of R&B music. Looking ahead, K-Ci Hailey remains a vibrant figure in the music scene, with potential projects that promise to enhance his artistic legacy and continue engaging fans worldwide. His journey is not only a testament to his talent but also to his resilience in navigating the complexities of the music industry over the decades.

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50 Cent Weighs In On Kendrick Lamar’s “6:16 In LA,” Claims Drake Has A Bomb On The Way

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50 Cent is a huge fan of hip-hop, and he is always paying attention to what is going on. Overall, there has been a lot to talk about as of late. For instance, there was the beef between Quavo and Chris Brown. Furthermore, Fif has been taking aim at Diddy following a plethora of allegations against the music mogul. Now, however, 50 Cent is having fun with the Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud. These two juggernauts have been taking shots at one another, with Lamar firing the most recent strikes.

On Tuesday, Kendrick gave us the incredible track “Euphoria.” Subsequently, on Friday morning, he dropped off “6:16 In LA” which is a bit of a warning shot to Drake and his OVO camp. Ultimately, hip-hop fans are energized by all of this, and it is going to be interesting to watch, moving forward. Having said that, 50 Cent is one of the people who is watching this closely. Earlier today, he took to social media where he gave his reaction to the Kendrick track. Furthermore, he made a bold proclamation of what Drake may have in the tuck.

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50 Cent Speaks

“Oh shit it’s lit Kendrick went again, I heard Drake got a [bomb] waiting,” Fif wrote. It remains to be seen if that bomb from Drake is going to be coming anytime soon. However, fans believe it could arrive as early as the weekend. That would certainly make things interesting, although considering the fact that Kendrick took his time, we expect Drizzy will do the same. Only time will tell how this ends up playing out.

Let us know what you think of this take from 50 Cent, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Drake really has a bomb on the way? How do you feel about the new diss from Kendrick? Was it hitting how you were hoping it would? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Anuel AA Compares Bad Bunny & Kendall Jenner To Diddy & Cassie On New Track “Toki”

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Back in December of last year, it was reported that Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner decided to go their separate ways after almost a year of dating. Throughout their relationship, they kept a pretty low profile, though they did end up starring in a Gucci campaign together a few months before their split. While they didn’t share many details of the breakup, sources claimed that neither of them were ready for anything too long-term when they got together.

“They have cr*zy busy schedules and know they’re still young and have a lot more to experience individually before settling down,” a source told Entertainment Tonight at the time. “They still want the best for one another. Kendall’s family still thinks highly of him. They just want her to be with whoever makes her happy, treats her with love and respect, and someone that understands and can handle the attention that comes along with dating her with poise and grace.”

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Anuel AA Takes Aim At Bad Bunny

One of Bad Bunny’s longtime foes, Anuel AA, seems to disagree. Earlier this week, he dropped off his new song “Toki” alongside Casper Magico, Luar La L, and Izaak. On it, he takes aim at his fellow Puerto Rican performer, claiming that Kendall broke up with him for the same reason Cassie split from Diddy. For those who don’t recall, Cassie sued Diddy for alleged sexual assault, physical abuse, and more in November of last year. They settled shortly after she filed, though Diddy and his team insist this was not an admission of guilt.

What do you think of Anuel AA dissing Bad Bunny on his new track “Toki” with Casper Magico, Luar La L, and Izaak? What about him alleging that Kendall left him for the same reason Cassie left Diddy? Did he go too far? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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