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Ice Spice Teases Vogue & eBay Announcment For Met Gala

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Ice Spice teased a new partnership with Vogue and eBay in honor of the Met Gala in a video posted to social media on Sunday night. The New York rapper kept the details to a minimum but advised fans to keep a lookout for more information on Monday.

“Hi, It’s Ice Spice and I’m partnering with Vogue and eBay for a very special announcement coming to you on the first Monday in May,” she says in the clip. “Join me for fashion’s biggest night out. You do not want to miss this. Stay tuned.”

Ice Spice On The Red Carpet For The iHeartRadio Music Awards

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Ice Spice attends the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

While the video doesn’t explicitly confirm that Ice Spice will attend the Met Gala, fans are excited at the idea. “Ice Spice went from being dismissed as a meme and a ‘one hit wonder’ with Munch, but now she has 2 Top 10s and has 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 at once, & also being invited to the met gala with NO ALBUM OUT,” one user wrote. “As an og fan, proud is an understatement of how i feel right now.” Another tweeted, “Ice Spice isn’t just invited to the met gala my girl is getting SPONSORED by VOGUE. She has direct lines with Anna Wintour.”

This year’s Met Gala honors the late designer Karl Lagerfeld with attendees encouraged to dress “in honor of Karl.” As for who else will be in attendance, it appears that Rihanna plans to walk the iconic red carpet. She made an appearance in New York this week, stepping out for dinner. In doing so, she rocked pieces from Chanel’s fall 1994 collection, designed by Lagerfeld himself. Kim Kardashian also recently arrived in New York City for the event. More celebrities rumored to be invited include Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and more. The 2023 Met Gala is scheduled for May 1 at 6:30 PM, EDT. Be on the lookout for more coverage of the event on Monday night.

Ice Spice Teases Met Gala Announcement

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Kendall Jenner & Bad Bunny Have Fashionable Date Night In New York City

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Rihanna wasn’t the only celebrity lighting up New York City on Saturday (April 29) night with her bold fashion choices. The expecting mother is rivalled by Kendall Jenner. She stepped out yesterday in a dark brown, sheer crop top and a seriously tiny mini skirt paired with matching knee-high boots. Of course, the model wasn’t alone. Her rumoured beau Bad Bunny was in tow, along with a slew of other friends and security guards.

Paparazzi cameras caught Jenner and the Puerto Rican rapper leaving Carbone yesterday evening. While Bunny and his apparent new lover didn’t show any PDA in front of the flashing lights, they have been becoming increasingly loving with each other as they spend more time together. As DailyMail reports, they headed to a bar in Manhattan called Pergola after their meal. It remains unclear what they got up to after that, if anything, though they could’ve been preparing for tomorrow’s Met Gala.

Kendall Jenner Stuns in a Sheer Top and Mini Skirt

One of the reality starlet’s most recent outings with BB took place on the west coast. At the time, Jenner proudly showed the lyricist her love for horses. Both of them rode separately and together during a visit to a local stable. Prior to that, we saw them not-so-sneakily leave the Vanity Fair Oscars After Party together, and share a few smooches while outsiders watched on.

The 27-year-old isn’t the only one of her siblings to be caught up in a headline-making romance as of late. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are said to be casually dating, and Kim Kardashian recently expressed her interest in putting herself back out there again. Aside from that, Kourtney is happily married to Blink-182 rocker Travis Barker, and Khloé is still desperately trying to make things. work with Tristan third-trimester Thompson. Keep scrolling for more photos and videos of Kendall Jenner’s latest night out in NYC with Bad Bunny. For more pop culture and hip-hop news updates, tap back in with HNHH later.

Bad Bunny and His Model Lover Caught on Camera

Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny are seen leaving Carbone on April 30, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

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Jim Jones Meets With NYC Mayor Eric Adams

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Jim Jones met up with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, earlier this week, at his own mother’s house. Afterward, he shared a photo of the interaction on Instagram. The two previously met for the first time at Drake’s Apollo Theater show back in January.

“Mayor E popped up at my mamma crib,” Jones wrote. “You know how I feel bout u if u the eat food out my mamma fridge. My love for my city is deep.” Fans of Jones weren’t entirely happy with the post. “Hey Jim, do us all a favor and tell Playboy Eric Adams to do some damn work. Please and thank u,” one person wrote. Another added: “Doing everything but his damn job!”

Eric Adams At A Get Out The Vote Rally

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 22: Democratic NYC Mayoral candidate Eric Adams raises hands with Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate, and NYC Comptroller candidate Brad Lander during a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rallyin front of Brooklyn Borough Hall on October 22, 2021 in Downtown Brooklyn in New York City. Democratic NYC Mayoral candidate Eric Adams attended a GOTV event with Jumaane Williams, New York City Public Advocate, and NYC Comptroller candidate Brad Lander on the eve of early voting in NYC. The event comes two days after Adams faced off in the first mayoral debate with Republican Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

After Jim Jones first bumped into Eric Adams during Drake’s Apollo Theater show, the Dipset rapper revealed that the Mayor texted him to plan a meeting within days. He wanted to discuss humanitarian efforts across Harlem with the legendary rapper. “A man of his word woke up to a text from @nycmayor askin if I can meet him in Harlem this afternoon Which was a surprise because our schedule meeting was for next month,” Jones wrote on Instagram at the time. “Thts wht I alway say stay ready so u do have to get ready. Harlem ur always on my mind n in my heart this is goin to b fun @gohardboyznyc @goharddance_harlemnyc.”

Eric Adams became the Mayor of New York City after defeating Republican Curtis Sliwa in the 2021 general election in a landslide victory. During his administration, he’s been a controversial figure for his tough-on-crime approach to policing. He’s reintroduced a plain-clothed unit of police officers and been strict about unhoused people sleeping on subway cars.

Jim Jones With Eric Adams

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DJ Cassidy talks Uniting New York Icons for Upcoming 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop “Pass The Mic Live!” Concert Performance at Radio City Music Hall

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DJ Cassidy to host hip hop 50th anniversary celebration

Hip-hop is turning 50 and DJ Cassidy and some of the genre’s biggest icons will be turning up to celebrate this July at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.

On Friday, July 21st, Cassidy will be hosting a special “Pass The Mic Live!” concert where he will unite 25 New York native icons of Hip Hop’s Golden Age on the same stage including Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Rakim, and Slick Rick, with Black Sheep, Brand Nubian, CL Smooth, Dana Dane, DoItAll of Lords Of The Underground, EPMD, Fu-Schnickens, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, Kid ‘N Play, Kool Moe Dee, Kurtis Blow, MC Serch, MC Shan, Milk Dee of Audio Two, Monie Love, Nice ‘N Smooth, Onyx, Roxanne Shante, Special Ed, The Sugarhill Gang, Treach of Naughty By Nature, and in the tradition of “Pass The Mic,” special surprise guests.

Artists for the historic lineup were personally selected by Cassidy himself. He explains that as a way to celebrate Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary, he set out on a mission “to unite the most iconic, most comprehensive, most definitive line-up of legendary New York artists who defined the Golden Age of Hip Hop (from the early 1980s to the early 1990s) together on one stage for the first and only time.”

While Radio City Music Hall has hosted hundreds of icons of all genres over the years, Cassidy’s event will be unique because it will combine elements the spirit of his “Pass The Mic” television specials on BET with the added excitement of a live concert experience.

“The music is continuous. The pace is relentless. The performance is interactive. The Radio City show, however, is unique from all other “Pass The Mic Live!” shows by the mere quantity of icons sharing one stage,” Cassidy states.

One of “Pass the Mic’s” defining features is that Cassidy emphasizes the importance of seamlessly blending individual artists’ contributions into a larger performance, like pieces of a puzzle.

“Every song performed will be a piece to a puzzle,” Cassidy explains.

“Together, these emcees laid the foundation for what was to transform global culture. Each of these artists were my childhood idols. Sharing the Radio City stage with twenty-five of my Hip Hop heroes in their hometown, my hometown, and the birthplace of Hip Hop, will be my greatest honor.”

The event, which will be presented by Martell Cognac and Power 105.1, is being produced in partnership with the Black Promoter’s Collective and is one of several upcoming live “Pass the Mic” experiences that the group is putting on.

On May 12th, Cassidy will kick off “Pass The Mic Live!,” a series of one-night-only events, each with one-night-only lineups, at the Prudential Center arena in Newark, Jersey. Expected performers for that event include Ashanti, Fabolous, Ja Rule, Lil Kim, Ma$e, Ne-Yo, Robin Thicke, 112, and special surprise guests. The show at Radio City Music Hall will be the second in the series.

Cassidy explains that he hopes to bring an entirely new spirit to the traditional concert experience. “‘Pass The Mic Live!’ is the real-life manifestation of the series that began in my living on July 2nd, 2020. My dear friend, legendary music mogul, and “Pass The Mic” collaborator, Steve Rifkind, told me then that “Pass The Mic” would change my life. He was right. It’s quite surreal, to say the least,” states Cassidy in explaining what fans can expect at his upcoming events.

Tickets will be on sale to the general public starting Friday, April 14th at 10:00am EST. Tickets can be purchased at Ticketmaster.

The event is produced in partnership with the Black Promoters Collective (BPC), a coalition of six of the nation’s top independent concert promotion and event production companies. As a 100% Black-owned business, its mission is to be the world’s leading producer and provider of culturally relevant live entertainment experiences.

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Donald Trump Arrives In NYC Ahead Of Arraignment

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Donald Trump has arrived in New York City for an arraignment on Tuesday after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, last week. The former president faces criminal charges for organizing hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign. Trump’s motorcade pulled up to Trump Tower in Manhattan shortly after 4:00 PM. There, they were met by dozens of his supporters. He waved back at them as they showed off different signs and flags.

Trump previously confirmed to supporters on Truth Social that he would be flying from Mar-a-Lago to turn himself in. “I will be leaving Mar-a-Lago on Monday at 12 noon, heading to Trump Tower in New York. On Tuesday morning I will be going to, believe it or not, the Courthouse. America was not supposed to be this way!” he wrote in a post from the weekend.

Donald Trump Arriving In Manhattan

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Former U.S. President Donald Trump is seen in Midtown on April 03, 2023 in New York City. Trump is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow at a Manhattan courthouse following his indictment by a grand jury. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)

In another statement on his social media site, Trump complained about the merits of the case against him. “The Corrupt D.A. has no case. What he does have is a venue where it is IMPOSSIBLE for me to get a Fair Trial (it must be changed!), and a Trump Hating Judge, hand selected by the Soros backed D.A. (he must be changed!). Also has the DOJ working in the D.A.’s Office – Unprecedented!” he wrote. With the charges, Trump has become the first-ever former U.S. president to face criminal charges. The indictment comes after an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

As for future coverage of the trial, Trump’s lawyers have argued that they do not want cameras in the court room. “It will create a circus-like atmosphere at the arraignment, raise unique security concerns, and is inconsistent with President Trump’s presumption of innocence,” Trump’s attorney Susan Necheles said. Judge Juan Merchan has not yet ruled one way or another.

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J. Cole Graces Aspiring Rapper With Listening Session Visit In NYC Projects

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Cole’s always for the people, and his latest interaction with a rising artist is no different. J. Cole recently surprised up-and-coming rapper Ty Trilly at his listening session in a New York City project, and lended an ear to his track “Adapt.” Moreover, it’s unclear how they linked, but Ty expressed his gratitude via Instagram with a clip of Cole. “Cole pulled up on me To hear my new shit, No Meetings in the city straight Raw block shit,” he wrote. “Appreciate You @realcoleworld , It’s up From Here !!” Then, the Dreamville boss gave Trilly some advice on the song.

“I ain’t even put a second verse on it yet,” Ty told him, to which Cole replied earnestly. “You don’t even need it, n***a. Shoot the s**t, put that b***h out, next! ‘Cause they gon’ feel it. And they gon’ feel the next one, I swear to God. I know what you mean like, ‘Man, I probably need a second verse.’ No, n***a. Just that! Shoot the video, put that b***h out, it’s gon’ land on the people it’s supposed to land on.”

J. Cole At Burgeoning NYC Rapper’s Listening Session

Recently, J. Cole apparently found a type beat from YouTube he liked and dropped a song exclusively on the creator’s channel. Even though not everybody believes that story, it’s certainly consistent with this clip- that is, if this is a genuine run-in, as well. But when has skepticism ever been fun in the rap game? Regardless, the “No Role Modelz” rapper, and role model for many, also talked to Trilly’s crew about how to take off.

“I’m shooting that s**t, I’ma go with my n***a — what is it? Pasta on the what? Pasta On Da Lenz. And I’m taking it to the crib, we gon’ edit this s**t and I’m putting it out, bro! Y’all n***as got a whole f***ing — it’s already a network over here. You n***as just gotta come together, you know what I mean? There’s too many people right here to not have the network.” From one of the best rappers of our generation, those words should mean a lot to an MC of any background or exposure level. Regardless, check out more clips of their interaction down below, and return to HNHH for the latest on J. Cole.

Ty Trilly’s Crew Gets Game

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Biggie Mosaic Unveiled On Christopher Wallace Way In Brooklyn

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new mosaic mural located on Christopher Wallace way honoring Biggie Smalls. Moreover, the piece was done by Brooklyn artist Jan Carlos Pinto and shows the rap legend made out of glass and various pieces of stone. Furthermore, they all unite to show him donning a crown and his iconic Coogi sweater. In fact, it’s a reference to Barron Claiborne’s 1997 snapshot of Big during his “King Of New York” photoshoot for a Rap Pages magazine feature. However, the mural’s most unique quality is a mirror where Big’s face would be, allowing passerby to see themselves as the King of New York.

To celebrate the occasion on Thursday (March 9), city leaders and hip-hop community members alike gathered on the street named after the “Hypnotize” icon. Mayor Adams spoke during a press conference in Notorious’ hometown of Brooklyn about the honoring, which came on the 26th anniversary of his tragic loss. “We are larger than our surroundings,” Adams remarked according to PIX11 News. “The possibilities are endless if we go within and use the creativity for our life experiences, how do we tell our stories, and how do we make sure we leave from our block of Brooklyn and become a global phenomenon.”

Biggie Mosaic Unveiled, Eric Adams & Fans Usher It In

Furthermore, Diddy was one of many who honored the hip-hop legend 26 years after he passed. “There will NEVER be another,” Puff wrote. “The GREATEST RAPPER OF ALL TIME. Today we celebrate and honor you king. Love and miss you!” Also, he included a rare interview clip of Biggie that spoke to his dedication to idiosyncrasy. “Don’t be a fool and sit back and do it because somebody else is doing it,” Big stated. “Because only thing you gon’ do is follow in somebody else’s footsteps and you gon’ be a shadow. Who wants to be a shadow for the rest of they life?

“If you got a lil’ something that you know how to do, progress that and keep trying,” he continued. “God knows what could happen, you know what I’m saying? That’s what I did. I kept on rapping and it happened to get to the right ears.” Given the continuous cultural ubiquity and consistently present legacy of the MC, his efforts yielded greater results than he could’ve imagined. Let us know what you think of the mural in the comments and return to HNHH for the latest on Biggie Smalls.

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Apple’s Hip-Hop 50 Illustrator Black Power Barbie Discusses Rap Nostalgia Animations

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2023 marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, sparking international celebration among fans of the genre. Influential organizations have contributed to commemorating the New York City-born musical style, including Showtime’s HIP HOP 50 series and NPR’s 50 Years of Hip Hop podcast. Apple also joined in the festivities and commissioned Amika Cooper (known professionally as Black Power Barbie) to create animations for their digital storefront. The tech company displayed the completed project in their App Store during Black History Month.

Born in the Big Apple but raised in Toronto, Cooper currently resides in Brooklyn. In an interview with Complex Canada, the illustrator discussed how her connection to the city inspired her project for Apple. “When I’m working on my personal projects,” she explained, “during that process you start to think about the person, the world they live in, and I think that’s what helps you understand what they’re about.” The artist added, “that’s another part of my style that became important to me, trying to create a nostalgic feel so that when people see something, they can recognize the time and place surrounding that character.”

Black Power Barbie’s Tribute To Hip Hop Reflects On Its NYC Roots

Cooper also describes her research process for the animation, including gaining knowledge about the history of the genre, and its widespread influences on the culture. “Just living in Brooklyn, I knew New York had to be a big part of it,” she explains. “I walk past history every day. Then you get the fashion, like wearing Adidas shell toes and bamboo earrings.” The artist notes how we often forget how the genre is rooted in the 70s, saying, “people forget that it didn’t really start with Biggie.”

Just last week, Cooper proudly took to Instagram to share her completed project, which commemorates many stages of the development of hip-hop. Playing alongside Black Star’s 1998 track “Definition,” the animation itself boasts vibrant colors and distinguishable characters. It swiftly roles through the genre’s vinyl past to digital present. Although Cooper notes the time-consuming hard work she contributed to the project, it’s evident that the final result is a thoughtful ode to the genre. For more news on hip-hop and pop culture, be sure to check out HNHH.

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