Last week, Amanda Seales’ Club Shay Shay interview dropped, along with no shortage of interesting revelations. During the interview, for example, she reflected on just how far she’s gone to help out her Black former partners. She brought up Boldy James as an example, claiming to have previously spoken to a parole officer for him. Seales even accused him of being in debt to her.
“If I hate Black men, I want a refund, Shannon,” she told Sharpe, shutting down any rumors that she “hates” Black men. “You know how many brothers I have lifted up? I want a refund!” She went on, listing some of the instances where she went out of her way to help out her exes. “I’ve done paid probation fees because n***as could rap and I want them to be able to live in their talent and their truth,” she explained. “I done spoke to a damn P.O. [probation officer] to vouch, Boldy James. And you owe me money.”
Further details of Seales’ relationship with Boldy James remain unclear, though he did rap about her on his track “Guilt” in 2021. Back then, he referred to her as her character in My Brother and Me, Miss Wilburn. “Hunnid a G, ‘member I got fronted the key/ ‘Fore the bag came, my gas tank was under the E/ Life took a ill turn on that Sunderland spree/ Now I’m f*ckin’ Miss Wilburn from ‘My Brother and Me’,” he rhymed.
Elsewhere in her interview, she also reflected on the other artists she’s dated, like Pusha T and Lupe Fiasco. “As you can see, the rappers that I have dated are very great MCs, because I have high quality,” she said. What do you think of Amanda Seales’ recent appearance on Club Shay Shay? What about her accusing Boldy James of owing her money? Are you surprised? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Ice Spice is an artist who blew up incredibly fast. Overall, it can be hard to experience this kind of rise to fame. Some artists fail to grow a fanbase during this time, and it hurts them in the long run. However, in the case of Ice Spice, it seems as though she is doing things the right way. She is putting on for New York, and she is also delivering some phenomenal songs, features, and collaborations. Furthermore, she has a new album called Y2K which is set to be released sometime this year, hopefully prior to the summer.
During this time, Ice Spice has also amassed her fair share of haters. There are some people out there who do not like her. Overall, she has had beef with none other than Latto. Moreover, she has a former alleged best friend trying to expose her. But through all of this, she seems to be unbothered. In fact, she showed this to be the case recently as she took to her Twitter account with a photo of herself in some revealing booty jean shorts. It all came with the message “i’d be mad too fs.”
Over these next few months, it will be interesting to see how Ice Spice moves next. She has an album dropping and fans are expecting some sort of single. It will also be interesting to see if she continues to poke the bear with Latto. Only time will tell what Ice Spice is able to do and whether or not her debut album can live up to the hype.
Let us know what you think of Ice Spice, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that she is poised to have an incredible 2024? Will you be listening to her new album Y2K? Give us your expectations for the project. 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.
Earlier this week, Akbar V was out in NYC when her night on the town took a turn for the worse. Reportedly, a fellow clubgoer approached her from behind and attacked her, striking her “multiple times” before she fell to the ground. Now, rumors are circulating as to what caused the unexpected altercation, and who else could possibly be behind it.
One of social media users’ first picks is none other than Cardi B, who’s known to have a longstanding feud with Akbar. Allegedly, the woman who attacked the former Love & Hip-Hop star is a close friend of Star Brim, one of Cardi’s best friends. Apparently, the “Bongos” performer even follows the woman on Instagram. Of course, the debacle has sparked numerous reactions online from fans and critics alike. GloRilla even chimed in recently, which Akbar made clear she didn’t appreciate.
“Did da girl have on shell toes?” GloRilla asked jokingly yesterday, retweeting a video of the incident. Akbar wasted no time firing back, unleashing on the femcee for making light of her misfortune. “B*tch ur head look like it bout to pop u slow looking a** lizard a** h*e @GloTheofficial,” she said. Obviously, Akbar isn’t messing around, which she also asserted in her response to the attack on Twitter/X.
“Aye tell her blood big Hommie she p*ssy cause she hall a** and ran to the nearest exit and down the block that’s hit ain’t respected yall send the neighborhood crack head [ninja emoji],” she wrote. “And look at this grandma face looking slow looking a** ho here. Bch lol yall h*es are ugky as fk this y i know it was Cardi who sent this lil dirty bum washed up ho didn’t even buy the ho some shoes. b*tch had on sketchers Llh.” What do you think of Akbar V reportedly getting attacked in NYC earlier this week? What about her putting GloRilla on blast for her reaction to it? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Herbie Hancock is a legendary figure in jazz and modern music. He has accrued a net worth of $12 million as of 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth. Hancock’s career, spanning over six decades, is marked by his innovative contributions to jazz and his pioneering work with electronic music instruments. His explorations have pushed the boundaries of jazz, making it accessible and relevant to a broader audience while earning him countless accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards.
Hancock burst onto the jazz scene as a member of the Miles Davis Quintet in the early 1960s, where his skills as a pianist quickly became apparent. His ability to blend classical jazz with rock, funk, and soul elements helped redefine the genre. Albums like Maiden Voyage and Head Hunters are seminal works that continue influencing musicians across various genres.
Pioneering Jazz Fusion
Jazz Keyboardist Herbie Hancock in his home studio, Los Angeles, CA 1975. (Photo by Mark Sullivan/Getty Images)
Herbie Hancock’s role in the development of jazz fusion is pivotal. His album Head Hunters, released in 1973, was a revolutionary project that fused jazz with funk, showcasing his talent for synthesis and his forward-thinking approach to music. This album became one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time and set a new standard for the possibilities within the genre.
His collaborations have included various artists from different musical backgrounds, including Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, and Santana. These collaborations further demonstrated his versatility and willingness to push musical boundaries, cementing his status as a pioneer in jazz and the larger music world.
Innovations In Electronic Music
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 30 : Herbie Hancock celebrates with his Oscar Award for Best Original Score for ‘Round Midnight’ backstage at the Academy Awards Show, March 30,1987 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Getty Images/Bob Riha, Jr.)
Apart from his contributions to jazz and fusion, Hancock is also celebrated for his early adoption and innovation in using electronic synthesizers. His work in the 1980s, particularly with the album Future Shock, which featured the hit single “Rockit,” introduced jazz to the hip-hop and breakdance scenes, showcasing his role as a cultural innovator. This track was notable for its complex rhythms and pioneering scratch effects, which significantly popularized turntablism. Further, Hancock’s use of technology extended beyond just his music. He was also one of the first musicians to embrace the possibilities of music videos and television as platforms for artistic expression, further illustrating his role as a multimedia innovator.
Lasting Impact & Future Projects
TOPSHOT – US jazz musician Herbie Hancock arrives for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Gala Celebrating Frank Gehry, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California, on October 5, 2023. The gala celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Walt Disney Concert Hall by paying homage to Gehry, the Canadian-US architect behind the venue as well as the Judith and Thomas L. Beckmen YOLA Center at Inglewood. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)
Herbie Hancock’s influence is vast, extending beyond his music to his roles as an educator and advocate for cultural diplomacy. As a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, he has worked to promote jazz as a means of cultural exchange and mutual understanding. His continued passion for innovation is evident in his ongoing projects and collaborations, which still aim to explore new musical landscapes and integrate various cultural influences. Hancock remains a central figure in discussions about music’s future, particularly in how technology continues to reshape the arts.
Herbie Hancock’s enduring legacy is not just his vast discography but also his commitment to musical innovation and cultural exchange. His work continues to inspire new generations of musicians, proving that his influence will be felt in the music industry for many years to come.
The war between Drake and Kendrick Lamar is formally entering its second round following the release of the latter’s response track, “euphoria.” After the kick-off “Like That” and Drizzy’s responses, “Push Ups” and “Taylor Made Freestyle,” we already have a good idea of the main angles that each MC is taking against their opponent. As for the OVO camp, one of the most notable, new, and incendiary moments was when he claimed that K.Dot’s wife, Whitney Alford, cheated on him with his bodyguard, or multiple. While Kendrick claimed this was a fake attempt to stir up controversy on “euphoria,” fans went back into the Toronto rapper’s catalog and discovered another set of bars that could suggest this.
“Bodyguards don’t look like Kevin Costner, you tweaking / Just pulled up to Whitney Houston, Texas for the evening,” Drake raps on the 2020 DJ Khaled collab, “POPSTAR.” Given that it’s set up in a similar way to his mention of Whitney on “Push Ups” (“I be with some bodyguards like Whitney“), fans wonder whether this also alluded to that fact. However, considering the “POPSTAR” line previous to this, it’s also possible that the real depth behind this bar is just how much Aubrey decided to do his due research on The Bodyguard. It’s the 1992 film with Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, for which her hit Dolly Parton cover “I Will Always Love You” was released, partly produced by someone who The Boy mentions on the previous line on “POPSTAR”: “If we talking joints, it’s just me and David Foster.”
As such, there’s not a whole lot here to connect this to Drake’s taunting of Kendrick Lamar on “Push Ups,” and for the record, it’s something that he’ll likely double down on with whatever he’s cooking up next. But let’s wear the tinfoil hats for a second: maybe he’s insinuating that the real dangers as to Kendrick and Whitney’s relationship aren’t “Kevin Costners” (or the white women that the Compton lyricist admitted to cheating on his partner with years before this beef), but rather the bodyguards in their own circle. The 6ix God could even have insinuated that he himself was with Whitney on “POPSTAR,” à la the “Hit ‘Em Up” intro. If you thought that was a reach, just wait until you hear this next conspiracy theory.
Here are the next bars on “POPSTAR” after this “Whitney Houston, Texas” mention: “They tell the same story so much, they start to believe it / The ones that start like, ‘Drizzy’s s**t was cool, but we even.’” Might Drake be referencing Kendrick Lamar’s refusal to believe the other alleged side of this cheating story? Is the last part of these bars alluding to the artistic competition between the two, with him calling it a lie for Mr. Morale to consider him an equal and not a superior? Maybe… maybe not… but isn’t that the fun part about breaking down bars, especially in a rap beef? If nothing else, let’s give the Canadian superstar some credit for the Bodyguard wordplay, and let’s see what else they’ve both got in store.
NBA YoungBoy just received some more charges added to his fraud and gun possession case, which currently has him reportedly in federal custody without bail. Moreover, according to KUTV, he received another felony charge of firearm possession as a restricted individual, as well as two more counts of obtaining prescription drugs through fraudulent means. For those unaware, authorities arrested the Baton Rouge rapper in Utah earlier in April, and he received 63 initial charges related to an alleged fraud scheme in which he supposedly faked doctors’ prescription in order to obtain drugs. Given his previous legal circumstances regarding house arrest in Utah and the severity of these claims and of the arrest, it’s no surprise that he hasn’t addressed any of this in any significant capacity.
Furthermore, YoungBoy will reportedly await the outcome of this, and of his previous gun possession charge in Louisiana, in his hometown of Baton Rouge. Police reportedly sent him back there after this recent arrest, which will surely impact his previous open case in some way or another. However, it’s unclear what the overlap could be between these circumstances, and whether it would be possible to pursue just one before getting into another. Either way, it seems like a very difficult uphill battle, and one that might determine the next few years of this career trajectory.
YoungBoy Reportedly Hit With More Charges Of Fraud & Gun Possession
KUTV reports that new charges were filed against Youngboy. He now faces another possession of a firearm by a restricted person felony charge and two counts of fraudulently obtaining a prescription.
Elsewhere, apparently this is what tipped off pharmacists and police about YoungBoy’s alleged crimes, including him and (supposedly) members of his crew impersonating doctors like one Gwendolyn Cox. “‘Gwendolyn’ sounded as though she was a much younger male from the Southern states,” a probable cause affidavit from Cache County read. “Gwendolyn made a statement. ‘Well, I axed her to and she said that she’ll have you call me.’ This statement was a response to a request that was made to have ‘Gwendolyn’ contact Dispatch and have them transfer her call back through. … (I have) lived in the Southern United States. The terminology in replacing the word ‘ask’ with ‘ax’ or other variations is consistent with a Southern dialect in states such as Texas, Louisiana, Georgia and other southern states.”
“Usually, you don’t get a doctor calling in a cough syrup themselves,” pharmacist Erik Stewart told KUTV of a call from a number that didn’t match with the registered doctor’s office. “That’ll be, like, a nurse or something. But then, just their medical terminology was off [on] the quantities,” he told KUTV. “The way they pronounced the things… everything was suspicious.” For more news and updates on the YoungBoy case, keep checking in with HNHH.
Last week, Kanye West announced the new release date for his and Ty Dolla Sign’s second collaborative album, Vultures 2 would be May 3. Now, with that date just a day away, fans of the mercurial producer have to contend with dueling impulses: excited anticipation for the project’s long-awaited release and skeptical dread that it’ll once again be pushed back without warning or explanation.
So, will Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures 2 be delayed again?
Unfortunately, there’s no real way to answer that. It isn’t like Kanye is a fountain of information these days — at least, not relevant information. For instance, one of his recent missives declared that his next project would be a porn studio (which, if true, would simply offer yet another distraction from him doing the one thing people actually seem to want him to). We know he’s been in the studio, because he added his own verse to Future and Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” to rekindle his on-again-off-again feud with Drake. But no one asked him to do that, and it’s unclear how that has anything to do with Vultures 2.
One potential problem has been Kanye’s supposed inability to secure a distributor for his music after making antisemitic comments last year. He debated a direct-to-consumer approach, but given his spotty follow-through on projects even when he isn’t enduring the consequences of his own actions, don’t be surprised if tomorrow comes and goes without a new release.
It wasn’t that long ago that Sexyy Red was largely unknown to most rap fans. Her breakthrough took place less than a year ago when her Nicki Minaj-featuring “Pound Town 2” started to build up momentum. That led to “Skee Yee” becoming a massive TikTok summer hit which led Sexyy to a couple of high-profile collaborations. Most notably she scored her biggest hit to date alongside Drake and SZA with “Rich Baby Daddy.” When she dropped her new solo single “Get It Sexyy” earlier this year it scored her highest chart debut to date.
For fans blindsided by how quickly she achieved fame, it doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon. But recently a reminder of just how far she’s come made the rounds online. A picture of Red before her fame and without her now distinctive look has gone viral. The picture sees her without her signature tats or red hair and fans are admittedly quite impressed. “I been told n*ggas sexy actually fine” one of the top comments on the post reads. “She looked better wtf” another reply suggests. Check out the pictures and stunned fan reactions to them below.
Sexyy Red recently found herself roped into the biggest beef in rap music. She was mentioned on “euphoria”Kendrick Lamar’s recent response track to Drake. In the song, Kendrick takes shots at the two rapper’s association as an attempt to joke about Drake’s sexuality. A few weeks ago Tay Keith spoke on the surprising backlash he received even from those around him for working with Red. He was one of the earliest adopters of the unique MC and has continued to work with her throughout her recent rapid rise to fame.
What do you think of the newly unearthed photo of Sexyy Red before she achieved fame? Do you agree with the fans in the comments that claim she looked even better before finding her now signature look? Let us know in the comment section below.
Lil Scrappy and Keyshia Cole are going at it online after the former questioned the latter’s relationship with Hunxho. After she heard that he was calling into question the authenticity of their bond and accusing their labels of pushing them together, she blasted him on Twitter. “And what hurts the most is SCRAPPY SAYING THAT S**T!” Cole expressed. “Naw nicca u get paid to (Fake a relationship) like U SAID. Like what are they even talking about. Tryna get clicks. Hopefully this helps.” Turns out that L&HH: Atlanta star didn’t respond with the same energy, instead trolling her by playing her song “Love” on Instagram Live.
“Lord have mercy, can we get a Grammy for this one?” Lil Scrappy remarked to the camera, given that Keyshia Cole actually lost the award for this song back in the day. However, there is a pretty ironic element to all of this discussion that a lot of folks have seemingly missed. Both Scrappy and Hunxho starred in Sexyy Red’s music video with Summer Walker for “I Might,” as the latter acted as Sexyy’s new boo and the former as her ex. As such, maybe they are closer than folks think and there’s actually some truth to this, but for the most part, it seems like folks are just going about the wrong way to react to an unexpected but still legit relationship.
Elsewhere, Scrappy is also dealing with Erica Dixon dating rumors, something that even their daughter Emani chimed into with a new TikTok post. In it, she asks her mom to dance or “go back to her baby daddy,” and then added the following caption to the video in question. “She not dancing hard enough yall… i think she going back,” Emani wrote, much to fans’ gossip-fueled amusement. It seems like Keyshia Cole would still have plenty of ammunition to fire back at him with if they chose to really air out each other’s flings.
Meanwhile, the hit song “Love” is still getting plenty of it today, including a recent cover of it from Puma Curry, Erykah Badu’s daughter. It’s an ironic song to soundtrack all this back and forth, though. We’ll see whether there is any more to talk about here in the near future. After all, Keyshia Cole and Scrappy don’t back down easy, and we all know that there’s a lot of beef in the air right now.
Russell Simmons has been accused of sexual assault by 20 women and received multiple lawsuits on the matter since 2017, one of which just took an interesting turn. Moreover, according to an exclusive AllHipHop report, a lawsuit from a Jane Doe claims that he forged her signature on a document settling their dispute over her accusations that he sexually assaulted her. Doe is reportedly a former Def Jam employee, and court documents allege that she felt appalled with the label’s co-founder’s response to her allegations, which she believes insufficiently address the weight of his alleged actions. He only gave a vague apology after November of 2023, when he learned of potential legal action through the Adult Survivors Act, court docs maintain.
Furthermore, during this legal process, a document from three decades ago emerged that supposedly settled their lawsuit in writing. However, due to factors like handwriting and the company letterhead, Jane Doe claimed that this document is fake and that Russell Simmons forged her signature on it. “The document is an Adobe pdf file titled ‘Agreement – Jane Doe v. Russell Simmons,’ although the words ‘[Doe] – Executed Document.pdf’ also appear in the body of the file at the top of each page,” court docs read. “The metadata for the file states ‘Created: March 24, 2024.’ The document is dated ‘January 9, 1997’ at the top of each page, but states ‘[Jane Doe] 1-6-97′ at the bottom of each page.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 03: Russell Simmons attends MusiCares Persons of the Year Honoring Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson at Los Angeles Convention Center on February 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
As such, Jane Doe denies signing the document and alleged that it’s a falsehood. Also, she argued that even if this is a real document, it only covers her Def Jam exit and small financial considerations, not the actual accusation of sexual assault against Russell Simmons. With this in mind, plus his post-“settlement” behavior which allegedly includes various instances of confrontation, puts the document’s authenticity into question. While Doe’s legal team continues to argue against the document’s validity, it wouldn’t completely close the door if it’s legitimate paperwork.
Meanwhile, Jane Doe requests “general, punitive and economic damages for loss of employment, loss of business opportunities, [and] loss of wages” in this case. In addition, she wants Russell Simmons to compensate her “for injuries suffered as a result of the unlawful conduct alleged herein.” We’ll see what this means for the development of this and other cases as a whole. As for Simmons, he’s completely denied any and all accusations, standing behind his nine lie detector tests as proof of his innocence.
