The Weeknd is easily the biggest artist in the entire world right now. Overall, it is wild to think about the moves he has made over the years. He started out as a singer from Toronto who at one time, was living on the street. However, thanks to projects like Trilogy, he was able to become a mysterious name in music. From there, he made Kissland, Beauty Behind The Madness, and a plethora of other chart-topping albums. His legend is cemented and fans are always stunned by his new joints.
He even went on a huge tour this year where he got to play in front of massive crowds. However, his biggest crowd is still yet to come. In fact, it will be here as of Saturday, December 9th when he performs in Fortnite. Eminem just performed in Fortnite for their end-of-chapter event. A new game mode has been added to the game called Fortnite Festival, and The Weeknd will be the very first performer. In the video below, you can find the trailer for the performance, which includes the song “Take My Breath.”
What is cool about this new experience is that it is developed by Harmonix who made Rock Band. Consequently, you will get to tap buttons on your controller to play along to the songs. Furthermore, there will be various options for gamers. For instance, some can play this solo, or they can form a band. Overall, it is an ambitious new game mode that can be played apart from the classic Battle Royale. Fortnite is also adding a Lego mode to the game, which shows you how much this whole thing is evolving.
Let us know if you will be watching this concert, in the comments section below. Also, tell us your thoughts on all of these cool additions, coming to Fortnite before the end of the year. 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.
In the wake of recent controversy surrounding allegations of gang affiliation, hip-hop artist King Combs has taken to social media to address the rumors and set the record straight. The son of Sean “Diddy” Combs responded directly to the claims in an Instagram post, categorically denying any ties to gangs and asserting that he is not a gang member. The controversy erupted after Chicago rapper King Yella, and others, called out King Combs in a video. Expressing surprise at the alleged association with GDK (Gangster Disciple Killer). King Combs wasted no time in confronting the accusations on his Instagram account.
In a post that captured the attention of fans and critics alike, King Combs stated, “I ain’t affiliated w no gangs and I’m not a gang member!” The succinct response aimed to put an end to the swirling rumors and offer clarity on his stance regarding gang affiliations. The post garnered widespread attention, with fans expressing confusion and while others continued to scrutinize the situation. “I feel like bro was just playing but it’s more backlash cus of who he is and where he come from, we definitely all say crazy shxt just like this when a girl we fw record us,” one person commented.
“Runs in the family they known to end sum quick,” another said. “Tryna look cool for the h**s you rich ni**a you already got her lmaoooo,” said someone else. King Combs, known for his musical talents and family legacy, has always maintained a focus on his career rather than controversy. The recent allegations, however, forced him to directly address the issue and reassert his commitment to his craft without any association with gangs. As discussions unfold on social media platforms, King Combs’ response has added a layer of transparency to the situation.
King Yella previously called Combs out, by saying, “You don’t come from the streets or come from none of that. You were born famous, not from the streets. Come from a rich daddy that’s fighting a bunch of sexual allegations and crazy stuff. And you want to come talking about GDK. Don’t let them GDs get witchu you, dude. Goofy.” In an era where artists are not only scrutinized for their music but also for their personal affiliations, King Combs’ firm denial is a reminder of the challenges celebrities face in navigating their public image. The controversy, while currently centered around gang affiliation allegations, highlights the complexities that surround artists as they navigate the landscape of the music industry. Let us know your thoughts on HNHH!
In a recent Instagram post, Chicago rapper King Yella called out King Combs, the son of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, for his purported association with gang, GDK (Gangster Disciples Killer). The video, which has since gone viral, features King Yella expressing his surprise and concern about King Combs’ alleged involvement with the gang. The video opens with King Yella addressing the situation head-on, stating, “So I look on the internet and I see Puff Daddy’s son come out saying GDK.” The rapper then dives into the apparent contradictions of King Combs aligning himself with GDK, especially given the serious legal allegations surrounding his iconic father, Diddy.
“It’s not a good time when your dad has all these allegations…” he continued. “Why would you even try to involve yourself in anything GDK?” questioned King Yella, highlighting his motives for his involvement. King Yella then dropped a bombshell, revealing that he had received a call from King Combs seeking advice on whether he should pursue drill music. In the video, King Yella expressed his disbelief, stating, “Bro, why would you want to do drill music? You don’t come from the streets or come from none of that. You were born famous, not from the streets. Come from a rich daddy that’s fighting a bunch of sexual allegations and crazy stuff. And you want to come talking about GDK. Don’t let them GDs get witchu you, dude. Goofy.”
The video quickly became a focal point on social media, generating widespread attention and discussion. Many supported King Yella’s critique, questioning the authenticity of King Combs’ connection to street culture. “Screaming GDK from yo pops $12 million dollar mansion is a form of insanity I thought I’d never witness,” one person wrote. “I’ll never understand why privileged kids try to act hood,” another said. “He better shut up before Diddy catch another body,” another said. Referring to the fact that Diddy allegedly blew up Kid Cudi’s car for being interested in Cassie.
As the story continues to unfold, the alleged GDK affiliation of King Combs remains a hot topic of discussion. King Yella and others are clearly not having it. Whether he was joking or not. Let us know your thoughts on HNHH!
Usher’s My Way vegas residency has recently come to an end, and many people are feeling the sadness of not having had a chance to attend. In an unexpected turn of events, Usher and actress Nia Long found themselves at the center of a Twitter encounter that has left fans guessing about the R&B icon’s next move. It all started when Nia Long shared her only regret of the year on Twitter: “My only regret this year is missing @Usher in Vegas (sad eyes emoji).” Little did she know, Usher himself would step into the conversation. Usher responded to Nia’s regret, stating, “Don’t worry, I’ll be back in Vegas on 2/11 (winky face emoji).” However, the plot thickened as fans dissected the message, realizing that his mention of February 11 coincided with the date of the Super Bowl. Not a continuation of his recently concluded My Way residency in Las Vegas, as some may have hoped.
The intriguing exchange left fans in a state of curiosity, with many trying to figure out Usher’s intentions. Was he hinting at an unexpected encore in Vegas, or was he slyly redirecting attention to his upcoming Super Bowl halftime show? Nia Long’s tweet resonated with fans who understood the feeling of missing out on Usher’s Vegas residency. After all, there were several, several iconinc moments that came out of his residency. To name a few, the time he had a playful moment with Keke Palmer, the time 21 Savage joined Usher for a rendition of “My Boo,” or the time he brought out Nas to perform with him. The memories are countless.
Moreover, Usher even broke down into tears during the final night of the show. However, as discussions unfolded on social media platforms, fans grappled with the uncertainty surrounding Usher’s cryptic message. Could there be a surprise return to the Vegas stage, or is Usher strategically building hype for a show-stopping Super Bowl performance? “That’s the date of the superbowl,” one fan wrote in the comments. “He trolling y’all… He talking about his SuperBowl performance,” another said.
Well, one thing’s for certain. Usher is performing at the Super Bowl next year, and it does happen to land on that date. In recent interviews, he expressed his excitement. Usher stated, “Thirty years ago I made a commitment to offer my best,” he said in a previous interview. “And here 30 years later now, it’s being rewarded with one of the most prestigious performances and stages anybody could ever play on.” He also was surprised with a custom jacket, from Victoria Monet, in celebration of his upcoming Super Bowl LVIII halftime performance. Are you excited to see Usher take the stage in February? Let us know your thoughts on HNHH!
The YSL RICO trial has been giving us regular updates on Young Thug and his co-defendants from their Georgia courtroom, though we still don’t have answers on how the So Much Fun artist feels about his frequent collaborator, Gunna. His BUSINESS IS BUSINESS album includes some shady bars at the 30-year-old, but according to Thugger’s father, Jeffrey Williams’ family has no issues with the lyricist. Many major players in the industry made it known that Gunna isn’t in their social circle anymore, either by unfollowing him on social media or even publicly accusing him of snitching.
Lil Baby is one artist who’s been shading the “fukumean” hitmaker with reckless abandon, even throwing up the YSL symbol while spitting bars about rats earlier this fall. Before that, the father of two went viral when an unreleased snippet hit the internet, including lyrics that appear to reference Gunna’s plea deal. “Some ni**as taking pleas at trial / I know Slime ain’t happy,” Baby spits on the song, hinting that Thug didn’t approve of is “Hot” collaborator’s legal move.
— Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) (@shannonsharpeee) December 4, 2023
At a recent concert, Baby took things to a new level, appearing to call Wunna a “rat” when their hit single, “Drip Too Hard” came on. “F**k the rats, turn this s**t off,” the Southern star yelled as lights flashed and smoke filled the venue. It’s been a minute since the artists unfollowed each other on Instagram, but now that the YSL RICO trial is underway, it seems the My Turn artist wants to make his support for Thugger felt.
Gunna’s comeback from jail was anything but easy, despite the Atlanta-based artist finally having his freedom back. Luckily, he’s become a pro at ignoring the negativity and criticism in favour of focusing on his personal growth, as well as his new relationship. Read the latest updates on Wunna and P Litty at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
On Monday, December 4, US Weekly alleged that Ashanti and Nelly are expecting their first child together. Fans online quickly elated over the rumor, given that the couple dated on and off for nearly 10 years. Given the news, it’s worth asking how many kids does Ashanti have?
The answer is: Ashanti doesn’t have any children. As for Nelly, he has four children of his own: two children (a daughter and son) from prior relationships and two adopted children. Nelly’s adoptive children are his biological niece and nephew. Nelly formerly adopted his niece and nephew following the death of his sister Jackie, who battled health complications from leukemia.
If Ashanti is indeed expecting, this would make for Nelly’s third biological child.
It’s been nine years since Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa split up. The whirlwind romance between the model and the chart-topping rapper intrigued audiences worldwide. For this reason, the former couple has stayed in fans’ minds ever since. After all, many relationships have remained popular in the entertainment industry despite their end. In a similar fashion, Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa started a romance that burned brightly in the beginning but eventually fizzled out in 2014.
Amber shared additional information about their relationship on the No Jumper podcast on November 16, 2023. She revealed that for a while after her split from Khalifa, she was devastated about their separation. On the podcast, she said that she “cried for three years straight” after their breakup. Thankfully, she seems to have recovered from the heartbreak, and the two are on good terms as co-parents. Here’s a timeline of the relationship between Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa.
2011: Wiz Khalifa Makes His Interests Known
In an exclusive interview with Vlad TV in 2014, Amber Rose detailed how she first met Wiz. Rose revealed that before their first meeting, she heard Wiz indicate interest in her in an interview with DJ Whoo Kid. According to the model, when DJ Whoo Kid asked the rapper who he would like to date, Wiz’s sole answer was “Amber Rose.” Subsequently, feeling flattered, she reached out to him on Twitter (now X), offering to send him a pair of her custom sunglasses. Contrarily, he suggested that they meet up in Los Angeles instead, since he would be in the city soon. After Wiz eventually arrived in L.A., they met up, and the rest is history.
2011: The Fire Of Love Is Ignited
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 26: Amber Rose (L) and Wiz Khalifa attend the 2011 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
According to Rose, she and Wiz instantly fell in love with each other. Despite initially making up her mind not to get into a relationship with a rapper, Rose’s barriers were instantly shattered after Wiz showed up in L.A. In the clip shared by Vlad TV, she shared, “I told my mom, I was like ‘Mom, I’m gonna marry him. I’m gonna have all his babies, and I just wanna be with him forever.’ We both knew it instantly. We did.”
One of their earliest and most memorable appearances as a couple was at 2011’s MTV VMAs. They sported complementary white outfits for the award ceremony. While walking the pre-show red carpet, the pair spoke about the possibility of marriage and building a family together. “We discuss it all the time; like he said, we’re very much in love,” Rose told MTV News.
March 2012: Wiz Khalifa Proposes
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 11: Wiz Khalifa, Amber Rose arrives at the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Debra Lee on February 11, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
Since the start of their relationship, the couple had expressed their interest in tying the knot. Following multiple confirmations of their intent to marry, on March 1, 2012, they took the first step towards it. Wiz Khalifa proposed to Amber Rose, and she said yes. Subsequently, the pair took to social media to announce and celebrate their engagement. In a now-deleted Instagram post, she flaunted her humongous diamond ring.
September 2012 – February 2013: Welcoming Sebastian!
LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 10: Rapper Wiz Khalifa (L) and model Amber Rose attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
The couple announced that they were expecting their first child in September 2012. Five months later, Sebastian “Bash” Taylor was welcomed into the world. In the aforementioned Vlad TV interview, Rose was asked if she planned on having kids or if Sebastian just happened. Surprisingly, she revealed that she had a miscarriage one month before becoming pregnant with Sebastian. “Right after the miscarriage, I was kind of like, depressed, but I was like, ‘You know, God does everything for a reason, it’s just not the right time,’” she said. A month later, she got pregnant again, and in February 2012, Sebastian was born.
July 2013: Amber Rose & Wiz Khalifa Seal The Deal
Me and Amber got married today. Weddings this fall. Thought I’d let yall know
— Taylor Gang World Leader (@wizkhalifa) July 8, 2013
Following the birth of their son, the couple tied the knot on July 8, 2013, in a courthouse. “Me and Amber got married today. Weddings this fall. Thought I’d let yall know,” Wiz tweeted. Subsequently, they had the wedding ceremony in August.
August-September 2014: First Anniversary
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa attend Wiz Khalifa’s album listening event on February 3, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)
The pair celebrated one year of marriage with a series of cute social media posts. In a now-deleted Instagram post, Rose wrote, “Today was the day we said our vows before God and our Family. I knew as soon as I met u, u were the one for me sweetheart. Happy 1 year anniversary and many more to come.”
Shockingly, on September 22, 2014, Amber Rose filed for divorce from the “Black & Yellow” rapper. In a pair of now-deleted tweets shared on September 25, 2014, she alluded to Wiz Khalifa cheating. “Please stop with the fake stories. I would never ever ever cheat on my husband in a million years I think u guys know this,” she wrote. “Unfortunately my now ex husband can’t say the same….”
March 2015 – Present: Settlement Of Custody Battle & Co-Parenting
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 04: (L-R) Wiz Khalifa, Sebastian Taylor Thomaz, and Amber Rose attend the 2023 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards at Microsoft Theater on March 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
Although both parties initially sought sole custody of their son, they eventually settled on sharing joint custody. Now ten years old, Sebastian has been co-parented by Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa since 2015. Rose and Wiz came together to celebrate their son’s tenth birthday in February this year. So, while the two are no longer romantically involved, it seems their co-parenting relationship is going well.
The Game is a name that’s been well-known in hip-hop for decades. Like many of his contemporaries, rap beefs have come his way throughout the years. One of the West Coast icon’s most famous feuds is with 50 Cent, whom he previously worked with in G-Unit. During a sitdown with VladTV, Game spoke about his experience in the group, and how it helped him move up on the industry’s ladder. However, he did admit that it felt as though Fif was the only one getting serious monetary opportunities, leading to some resentment between them.
“I appreciated the step up on the ladder,” the 44-year-old told Vlad. “I always felt like if I never got put in G-Unit, or Dr. Dre didn’t sign me to Aftermath, I would still be sitting here talking to you with the same track record,” he said. “I’m the type, like if I put my mind to something and I say this is what I want to do, that’s just simply what I’m going to do… It was cool being in G-Unit, but then it wasn’t because I felt like we was just in it.”
From Game’s perspective, “50 was making the money and we was just in G-Unit.” The Compton native wasn’t specifically salty because of Curtis Jackson’s hunger for success. Still, he was hurting while cast in the shadows of another lyricist while trying to reach the top himself. “I definitely wanted to like, just be a solo artist and like get to get to it,” he admitted.
As The Game reflects on all the money he didn’t make while working with G-Unit, 50 Cent is keeping busy securing the bag than to another nemesis’ downfall. Last week, the “I Get Money” artist confirmed that he’s working on a documentary depicting Diddy’s troubling behaviour in the industry over the years after Cassie’s bombshell lawsuit. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
On Monday, December 4, music lovers in the Chicago can warm up their holiday spirits at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concert. Country, pop, and rap fan bases are set to pack into the Windy City’s Allstate Arena beginning at 7 pm CT. Unfortunately, on Sunday, December 3, Nicki Minaj broke the news that she would be bowing out of her headlining set at the tour stop. But with a network as massive as hers, the “Last Time I Saw You” rapper was able to tap an equally big rap star to fill her slot.
“I won’t be able to perform tomorrow in Chicago for Jingle Ball,” Minaj posted on X (formerly Twitter). However, my beloved brother/boss stepped up for me so that I wouldn’t have to push my album back. His name is Lil Wayne, a.k.a. the GOAT.”
Hi guys,
I have to tell you something. One last thing. Hope it doesn’t make you sad.
I won’t be able to perform tmrw in #Chicago for Jingle Ball. I was so excited to see you guys. Pls accept my sincerest apologies. I’ll make it up to you on the Chicago stops of my tour early…
The last-minute shake-up has ticketholders wondering who else is on the bill.
What Is The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Chicago Lineup?
Monday night’s performance roster features Lil Wayne as the headliner, plus the 2024 Grammy Awards Best New Artist nominee and rising country music star Jelly Roll. Other acts set to grace the stage include Big Time Rush, Doechii, (G)I-DLE, and last but not least, Uproxx cover star Kaliii.
Once iHeartRadio Jingle Ball wraps up all of its national tour stops, ABC will broadcast the special on Thursday, December 21, at 8 pm ET. The program will be available the day after on Hulu. Find more information here.
In a recent Instagram Live session, Houston rapper Slim Thug stirred up controversy with bold statements. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the current state of the hip-hop industry. The artist discussed a contentious topic, asserting that Jewish people should not be owners of Black music. “Jewish people should own Drake — Drake is Jewish,” he said. “Jewish people should own Jewish music,” he said. “I don’t like that Jewish people own Black music, I don’t want Jewish people who are not a part of the culture to own the culture. I want only Black people to own Black music.” He went on to elaborate on his stance, advocating for exclusive Black ownership of Black music and urging a shift away from non-Black individuals holding the reins of the culture.
The rapper expressed a desire to reclaim control over the industry. He emphasized that only those who are deeply ingrained in the culture should be its custodians. “We need to take the culture back, he continued. “While these Black people broke, we need to own our music.” Slim Thug passionately declared. Slim Thug’s perspective, however, doesn’t stop at Black music. He expanded his argument to include other racial and ethnic categories. “It should be that for every race. If you Jewish, you should own Jewish music. If you white, you should own white music, country music,” he asserted. The rapper believes that this approach is not discriminatory but rather a call for equality in ownership across different musical genres.
While Slim Thug didn’t call out specific individuals, he expressed support for Dame Dash, a figure known for his confrontations with non-Black music executives during his tenure at Roc-A-Fella Records. Thug commended Dash for standing up against what he perceives as “culture vultures” in the industry. “We don’t want people culture vulturing us,” he says. “We going at all the culture vultures. That’s why tried to push Dame Dash to the side. Dame Dash was right — he was standing on business.”
The rapper’s perspective supports his call for ownership rights among ethnic groups. This undoubtedly sparks a discussion around cultural appropriation and representation. In fact, Slim Thug’s remarks add fuel to the ongoing debate about who should hold the keys to the kingdom of Black music. This isn’t the first time Thug has called out the topic of race. In fact, he went on a rant just last month about DJ Vlad and accused him of being a culture vulture. Let us know your thoughts on HNHH!
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