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Jay-Z Collabs With Coffee Table Book Brand To Officially Release “The Book Of Hov”

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Do you remember The Book of Hov exhibit at the Brooklyn Library last year? Well, if you do, then you may remember the actual hardcover that was on display there from July to December. Fans now have access to purchase that very title on the website of the luxury coffee table book company, Assouline. According to Uproxx, they are the same publisher that helped put together the physical copy Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums list that made headlines earlier this year. Right now, you can pre order The Book Of HOV: A Tribute on their site here. There are actually a few ways to purchase it, three to be exact.

There is the standard version, which will run you $120, with the estimated shipping date being tomorrow. That is for all editions by the way. The description of the book reads, “This Assouline title immortalizes the groundbreaking exhibition, featuring thousands of archival pieces from JAY-Z’s career—original recording masters, stage wear, interviews, awards, and rare photos.” It then continues, “Organized into eight chapters inspired by JAY-Z’s lyrics, the book explores his artistry, entrepreneurship, and activism, showcasing nearly 700 images alongside essays that contextualize his cultural impact.”

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Then, there is an “ultimate” edition, and that really drives up the price. It’s a mind-melting $2,000 and it’s more than just an alternate cover or something. “Presented in a luxurious clamshell case, this striking volume spans 432 pages with over 675 illustrations. The Book of HOV showcases it all—from the guitar JAY-Z played at Glastonbury (the first rapper on that legendary stage) to Daniel Arsham’s “HOV Hands” sculpture, his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame award (as the first solo hip-hop inductee), and hundreds of paper planes bearing dreams from NYC schoolchildren.”

Its description continues on, “More than a multi-hyphenate, JAY-Z redefines possibility, proving you can set your intention and create your own story. Each Ultimate Edition includes white gloves and a signature canvas tote.” Then, there is an even more exclusive version which is listed at “price per request,” so we can only imagine how much that might be. There’s only going to be five copies to go into production. Overall, if you’re in need of a gift for a hip-hop historian, this might be it.

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Kim Porter’s Alleged Book Claims Diddy Had Sex With Young Boys & Celebrities

September 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The scathing allegations against Diddy continue amid his indictment, but some accusations aren’t as heavily weighted as others. The best example of that these days concerns his ex, the late Kim Porter, and an alleged compilation of diary entries (Kim’s Lost Words) she wrote about their turbulent relationship, according to the Daily Mail. In this alleged book, she claims that she caught the Bad Boy mogul sexually engaging with young boys. Not only that, but the supposed 60-page book alleges that Porter discovered tapes of Puff with a then-18-year-old superstar, saw him “coming out of the bedroom with a chart-topping rapper” and a famous married woman’s husband that Porter was sleeping with, and knew of his intercourse with two hip-hop artists that he previously managed.

“Some of the tapes had things I would have never expected, the gay parties are one thing, but the young boys, like [two Hip Hop stars formerly managed by Diddy] and [the then-18-year-old popstar]?! I would have never known,” the late Kim Porter allegedly wrote of her former partner, with whom she shared three children, in this book published September 6.

Diddy & Kim Porter At The 2006 BET Awards

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However, while Kim Porter’s alleged book’s publisher Chris Todd claims that she shared these diaries via a thumb drive with her close friends, he hasn’t actually provided any proof that these entries are really hers. As such, take these narratives with a grain of salt. Another one of Porter’s supposed allegations is that Diddy physically assaulted her when she became infuriated at his requests to sodomize him, and that she slept with Tupac often during their relationship.

“I’m gonna say this as loud as I can. Kim Porter never drafted nor wrote a book, memoir, or manuscript,” Porter’s friend Eboni Elektra said of the alleged Diddy book. “Quick lesson: ALLEGEDLY means when something is SAID TO BE TRUE but has not been PROVED. Now it’s getting out of hand. THERE IS NO BOOK! There never was. Several people continue to speak about and spread blatant lies regarding this ‘mystery manuscript’ as if it were true. People… IT’S NOT. Kim would never do such a thing, and that’s the honest to God truth. The truth is the truth. Be blessed. #kimporterstrong.”

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Jada Pinkett-Smith Memoir Plagued By Disappointing Sales Figures

October 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jada Pinkett-Smith has been on a massive media run as of late. Overall, it is all because of her brand-new memoir called Worthy. This is a memoir that a lot of folks were interested in. Of course, it is easy to see why this would be the case. Her relationship with Will Smith has been under the microscope for many years at this point. Moreover, people wanted to know about what happened during that fateful night at the Oscars.

In the end, however, Pinkett-Smith ended up giving away the premise of her entire book before it even came out. Instead of letting people read the book and come away with their own headlines, Jada gave them to us for free. Consequently, it should come as no real surprise that the sales for the book have not been great. Simply put, people felt like they’d read the book already. According to The Neighborhood Talk, the memoir has failed to crack the top 100 on numerous charts, including Kindle E-reader, Barnes & Noble, and Publisher’s Weekly.

Jada Pinkett-Smith Didn’t Get What She Hoped

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Based on the reviews from people who did read the book, the content isn’t all that much better. Some claimed that the stories were told in a boring fashion. Moreover, there were others who felt like the entire catalog of Red Table Talk episodes does a better job of explaining who Jada Pinkett-Smith is. Needless to say, nothing here was a real co-sign for the book. If you were thinking of picking up the book, it seems like you might just come away feeling a bit disappointed.

If you did read the new memoir, let us know what you thought of it, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the entertainment world. We will always be sure to keep you informed of everything that is going on.

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Justin Timberlake Is Worried About Britney Spears’ Upcoming Memoir: Report

October 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Britney Spears’ upcoming memoir The Woman In Me, releasing October 24, shook up a lot of people. For example, many fans are antsy as to what she will reveal, what will be included, and how the public will perceive her after its commercial opening. Other folks like her father and ex-husband are reportedly unbothered by it, although that’s purely based on speculation and secondhand source reports. As if that wasn’t enough, we have another one of those to unpack, this time from Page Six. According to sources that spoke to the outlet, her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake is “concerned” about what this book will include.

“He’s very curious what she’ll reveal from their relationship,” one source reportedly alleged to Page Six. “It’s eating at him.” While this sounds very dramatic, it’s because many expect The Woman In Me to not paint a flattering image of people in her life. After all, Britney Spears has been through a lot of hardship, personal battles, feuds with close family, friends, or partners in her life, and so on. In fact, a recent Us Weekly report claimed that the memoir goes “hard” at Justin Timberlake.

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However, other alleged reports suggest otherwise. According to Page Six, a publishing insider maintained that The Woman In Me is “not a takedown” of any particular individual, or meant to take down anyone. “This is Britney finally getting a chance to tell her empowering story, and it’s nothing more than that,” they alleged to the publication. Given Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake’s relationship history, though, one could understand why the latter would be a bit on edge. They broke up in quite the high-profile way after three years of dating, which was back in 2002.

They made songs about each other, refused to go into detail about why they split, but also made sneaky comments about both of them being wrong. Overall, it remains a pretty messy affair to this day, as the “Everytime” superstar called the “Cry Me A River” entertainer out in 2022. Do you think there are more skeletons in the closet here? Let us know in the comments down below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

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Dr. Dre Divulges On When He Contemplated Retirement From Music

October 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

One of the West Coast’s biggest rap icons of all time, Dr. Dre, recently revealed that he was going to call it quits. This all took place back in 1992, around the release of one of the greatest rap albums of all time, The Chronic. Where did Dre talk about this? Well, you can find it in LL Cool J’s new book that has just been released to the public. With the 50th anniversary of hip-hop being celebrated this year, LL wanted to commemorate it with a new book. Many publications and events have paid homage to this incredible five-decade-long run of culture and music, but this might be the most special one of all.

HipHopDX says that the title of the new work is The Streets Win: 50 Years of Hip Hop Greatness. What is also really cool about this title is that LL included entries from plenty of legends in the game. You can find stories from Eminem, Nas, Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest, and plenty more. One of them was Dr. Dre and he spoke very candidly about the crossroads he faced.

Dr. Dre Dug Himself Out Of A Rough Stretch

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Dre felt his creativity was stagnating and after the label refused to pay him, it all started to unravel for him. “Eazy-E and Jerry Heller were trying to starve me out and refused to pay the money they owed me. I was driving on the 101 freeway headed to the studio and, on that drive, I was thinking about quitting.” However, something awoke inside of him. About a week had passed and he began finding a rhythm and it just clicked for him. After all of that learning and deep thinking, Dre thinks this moment changed his life forever. “At this point in my life, I see the value of surrounding myself with people who push me forward. I don’t want to be around anyone I can’t learn something from.”

What are your initial thoughts on Dr. Dre saying he would have retired from music back in the early 90s? How much do you think it would have affected the rap world? Out of all of Dre’s songs which one is your favorite of his? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Dr. Dre, as well as the rest of the music world.

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Britney Spears Team Doesn’t Want Her Promoting Book On TV

September 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Britney Spears has a book coming out soon that a lot of people are highly anticipating. Consequently, TV shows are taking notice as she’s reportedly been offered a spot on numerous shows to talk about the upcoming novel. Reportedly even the prestigious CBS show 60 Minutes is seeking an interview, but all have been declined. According to Page Six, Britney’s team doesn’t think she’s ready to make an on-camera appearance.

Conflicting reports have emerged on the specifics of why she’s turned down nearly every TV appearance that’s been offered. One insider claims that it has to do at least in some part with Spears’ Instagram posts. The singer has become known for her very erratic and occasionally quite unhinged social media posts. Another source they spoke to claimed that the decision was being left solely to the singer herself. “She’s a free woman. She’ll decide. It’s her choice. She’s had offers and she doesn’t want to do anything,” they report. It’s no surprise that Spears would pass up on an interview after she was repeatedly taken to task by the media for her every action for decades. Check out the entire report below.

Britney Spears Declining TV Appearances

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Britney recently made a post to Instagram that probably has some people worried about the content of her book. She posted about those close to her that had betrayed her. While she didn’t specify whether she was talking about family members or her recent ex-husband Sam Asghari, both are expected to play pretty major roles in Britney’s upcoming book.

It’s part of a series of concerning Instagram posts she’s made calling out those who wronged her. Earlier this month she took aim at people who lied to her in the past. “My HANDS ON MY HIPS SAY EVERYTHING !!! How many times have you guys been lied to or tricked by someone you loved ??? Psss on repeat because well … I MEAN IT !!!” the caption of the post read. What do you think of Britney Spears’s team telling her to decline media appearances? Let us know in the comment section below.

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