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Westside Gunn Confirms New Album “Still Praying” Is On The Way

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Westside Gunn had a huge 2023. The rapper dropped And Then You Pray for Me, his most high profile album to date. He also kept the hardcore fans fed with Hall & Nash 2. He’s had a relatively quiet 2024, in comparison to his Griselda brothers (Benny the Butcher can’t stop dropping music). That said, Westside Gunn is back. The Buffalo rapper has confirmed that his new album Still Praying is in the works, and it will be out sooner than later.

Westside Gunn made the announcement via Instagram on September 4. “Still Praying coming soon,” he wrote in the caption. He tagged Griselda, and then proceeded to build up hype even further by dubbing the new album a “f*ckin art piece.” The rapper failed to provide a release date or tracklist, but he did give fans a look at the cover art. Still Praying continues Westside Gunn’s run of stellar album covers by giving fans a photo of the late wrestler Sidney “Sid Vicious” Eudy.

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Westside Gunn Channels WWE On The Album Cover

Westside Gunn is one of the biggest wrestling fans in hip hop, so the shoutout makes sense. He rapped a song at AEW Dynamite in 2022, and provided the walkout song for wrestler Daniel Garcia. “It’s been time for him to get a little shine,” Garcia told Pitchfork. “So I’m glad we were able to put that shine on him and give him that moment.” Westside Gunn has also made numerous wrestling references in his music. In a 2023 interview with Billboard, the rapper cited Scott Hall as his all time favorite wrestler. “I respect all the old fly sh*t,” he asserted. “That n**ga was the illest. That don’t take from the other n**ga with the chains and the toothpick…. It’s like me in real life.”

Westside Gunn may be known for his tireless work ethic, but the rapper did admit that he wants to take more time crafting albums. Less output, even more quality. “Back in the day, it was the flood sh*t,” he told Billboard. “Now you only hear me when I do an album or a feature. It’s like you really only hear me when I do an album now.” It’s not like the quality of Westside’s albums were suffering to begin with, so we can’t wait to hear what Still Praying sounds like. Whenever it drops.

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Boosie Badazz Calls For Snipers In Schools After Georgia School Shooting

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Earlier this week, a shooting at Apalachee High School four dead and nine others in the hospital. Reportedly, a 14-year-old shooter entered the school Wednesday morning with a rifle, killing two teachers and two students. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, he has been charged with four counts of felony murder and is expected to face additional charges. The shooting has left many devastated and outraged, including Boosie Badazz.

The Louisiana-born rapper took to Twitter/X today to share his reaction to the tragedy. According to him, more needs to be done to protect the nation’s students. While most can agree on this, the solution he proposed has prompted a major debate in his replies.

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Boosie Badazz Has A Request For Next POTUS

“#Anotherschoolshooting THE NEXT PRESIDENT NEED TO MAKE A LAW THAT PUTS 4 ARMED SNIPERS N EVERY SCHOOL N THIS COUNTRY TO PROTECT OUR CHILDREN,” Boosie began. “EVERY YEAR THIS COUNTRY SHREDS BILLIONS OF DOLLARS AT THE END OF THE YEAR N THROWS IT AWAY. WHY CANT SOME OF THAT MONEY BE SPENT TO PROTECT OUT CHILDREN? WE PROTECT SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, CASINOS, FEDERAL BUILDINGS ETC. WE PROTECT ANYTHING THAT BRINGS MONEY BUT WE CANT PROTECT OUR OWN FLESH N BLOOD #thechildren CALLING MY BABY MOMAS ‘IM THINKING HOME SCHOOL.’”

This is far from the first time Boosie’s called on the soon-to-be President as of late, however. Earlier this month, he hopped online to ask “whoever wins” to help him out of his federal gun case. In July, the case was dropped, but he was later indicted again on the same charge plus an additional charge. He tagged both Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in his request for a presidential pardon. What do you think of Boosie Badazz demanding that the next president put snipers in schools? Do you think this would be effective or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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NLE Choppa Claims To Be “Coming Out” And Fans Are Thoroughly Confused

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NLE Choppa is an interesting character. The rapper has plenty of hits to his name, but he’s more known for the bizarre antics he does off the mic. He gets on TikTok and proclaims his love for Billie Eilish while spelling her name wrong. He claims to be blown away by Sexyy Red’s raunchy lyrics, yet drops equally raunchy anthems like “Slut Me Out 2.” NLE Choppa continued to turn heads on September 5. The rapper took to Twitter to announce that he was “coming out.”

The tweet didn’t provide much in the way of context. NLE Choppa posted two photos of himself in the mirror, and the caption: “I’m coming out.” Fans were baffled. Not only by the presentation, but by NLE’s timing. The rapper decided to hop on social media and tease a massive personal announcement mere hours after the death of Rich Homie Quan. For many, this was an odd choice. “Nows not the time, we’ve lost Rich Homie Quan,” one user wrote. Others accused NLE Choppa of trolling fans to generate media attention. “That’s fine, just don’t string people along like August did,” another user asserted. “Is you or isn’t you?”

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NLE Choppa Recently Performed At Black Pride Fest

To be fair to NLE Choppa, he has shown support for the LGBTQ community. The rapper recently took to the stage at Black Pride Event in Atlanta. Some fans criticized NLE Choppa for taking the place of openly queer artists, but he defended his decision to the crowd. “I ain’t gon’ lie, man, every day we wake up and we fight acceptance every day,” the rapper stated. “Whether it’s our skin color, whether if it’s our weight, Whether it’s what our sexuality is.” He then told the crowd that he wasn’t here to boost his profile or get social points. He merely wanted to support what he thought was right. “I’m really here to make a difference and show y’all it’s love,” he asserted.

NLE Choppa’s openness makes the odds of him trolling fans unlikely. He’s been an advocate for the LGBTQ community for years. When the aforementioned “Slut Me Out 2” proved to be a hit, the rapper went out of his way to thank his LGBTQ fans for supporting him. “I was raised to f*ck with who f*ck with you,” he tweeted. “So thank y’all for appreciating my craft.. My music For ALL we do NO Discrimination.” We can only assume that NLE Choppa will provide some additional context for his “coming out” tweet in the near future.

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Akbar V Claims Rich Homie Quan And Erica Banks Had “Secret” Relationship

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The death of Rich Homie Quan has rocked the music world. There’s a collective sense of shock, given the rapper was only 34 years old. Musical peers and social media personalities who knew Rich Homie Quan have taken to social media to express their heartbreak. Erica Mena was one of these people, but her tribute turned into a much messier situation. Akbar V, Mena’s former co-star on Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta, hinted at some previously unknown info about Quan. She claimed that Quan and Mena had a “secret” relationship outside of the rapper’s family.

The whole thing started innocently enough. Erica Mena simply tweeted “Quan WTF” with four heartbreak emojis. Akbar V quote tweeted Mena and proceeded to blow up her spot. She told Mena to “delete those pics and videos out of respect for his family.” Akbar V then went into more detail about Rich Homie Quan and Mena’s relationship, alleging they had a long-standing connection. “You was a secret,” she added. “And not saying what y’all shared was fake but certain stuff should remain a secret.”

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Erica Mena Deleted Her Rich Homie Quan Tribute On Twitter

It’s a bit odd to tell someone to keep a secret and then proceed to share the secret with the world, but that’s precisely what Akbar V did. She told Erica Mena that she better be careful with what she reveals now that Rich Homie Quan is dead. “Here comes all the unwanted hate towards you that you didn’t even know existed,” she warned. “Think before you do stuff lil one.” Mena didn’t say or do anything that was incriminating before Akbar V’s post. She did, however, remove her initial post after Akbar V’s warning.

It remains to be seen whether the Quan claims are true. Mena deleting the post is a little suspicious, but the Love and Hip Hop star has a long, sordid history with Akbar V. It’s possible she just wanted to avoid conflict with the rapper. Akbar V had nothing to do with Mena getting fired from Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta, but the two celebs did get into several disagreements during their shared screen time. Rich Homie Quan is survived by his girlfriend, Amber Williams, and his four children. He shared his two youngest with Williams, who made the fateful 911 call after the rapper died.

Read More: Rich Homie Quan’s Girlfriend Tells 911 Operator He’s Not Breathing In Heartbreaking Audio

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Rich Homie Quan’s Girlfriend Tells 911 Operator He’s Not Breathing In Heartbreaking Audio

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Earlier today, it was revealed that Rich Homie Quan passed away at the age of 34 at his Atlanta home. His family members, and a rep for the Fulton County morgue, confirmed the news with TMZ. At the time of writing, the rapper’s cause of death has yet to be revealed. Now, the outlet has obtained audio of a 911 call placed by his girlfriend, Amber Williams.

In the audio, Williams is heard telling the operator that he hadn’t come to bed the night before. She says she saw him on the couch when she took her son to school that morning, and even put a blanket over him before she left. When she got home, he hadn’t moved, which raised concern.

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Rich Homie Quan’s Girlfriend Amber Williams’ Speaks With 911 Operator

Williams told the operator that she didn’t feel a heartbeat or see him breathing. When she turned him over, she claimed he appeared to be foaming at the mouth. When confirming the tragic news with TMZ, Rich Homie Quan’s family was devastated and desperately searching for answers. While this newly obtained audio does not confirm what caused his death, it does provide some additional insight into the circumstances surrounding his passing. After the news broke today, countless fans and peers took to social media to share heartfelt statements about the untimely loss.

“Rest in Peace my brother Rich Homie Quan. I love you for Life. #Richgang,” Jacquees wrote on X. “Never go forget yo smile n the way talked n of course yo music… WE GOT SOME GOOD A** MEMORIES TOGETHER N THAT GO ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE,” Boosie Badazz shared. What do you think of Rich Homie Quan passing away unexpectedly at the age of 34 recently? What about TMZ obtaining audio of his girlfriend Amber Williams’ call to police? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Cardi B Rolls Around In A Wheelchair During Son Wave’s Birthday At Amusement Park

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Cardi B and Offset may be going through a divorce right now, but they’ve celebrated their son Wave’s birthday together on a couple of occasions regardless. Moreover, we don’t know if the former Migo was there for the little one’s recent trip to DreamWorks Water Park in New Jersey. However, you definitely couldn’t miss the Bronx femcee, as she rode around in a wheelchair for the shindig. Don’t fret, though: according to allegedly close sources who reportedly spoke to TMZ, she’s just in her final trimester and her feet were too swollen to walk around a massive water park and mall.

As such, there’s no reported health issue or anything like that: just an understandable minimization of risk for a pregnant Cardi B. You can check out pictures from this outing by clicking the “Via” link down below. Elsewhere, though, she’s dealing with some other narratives around her upcoming third child that are a little less easy to deal with. For example, a lot of folks blasted the “Get Up 10” artist online for her recent maternity shoot, which featured the word “pedophile” in graffiti behind her. She obviously explained why this was the case and clarified that this was not intentional or suggestive at all, but some fans still felt that the team should’ve caught that more easily.

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Cardi B at BET Experience 2024 at Crypto.com Arena on June 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty Images)

Regarding other updates in Cardi B’s world, a third baby isn’t the only thing that she’s looking forward to in the (hopefully) very near future. Of course, we also have to talk about her upcoming sophomore album, one that she’s relentlessly teased on social media despite conflicting details. Even some label disagreements emerged that suggested that the two parties did not agree on when this LP will come out. Hopefully the 31-year-old clarifies this sooner rather than later, although most signs point to a late 2024 or early 2025 release.

Still, if you’ve been reading about Cardi B for the past six years, you know how familiar that “promise” sounds. Nevertheless, all we can do is wait to see what happens. In the meantime, she’s sadly busy with people comparing her and Star Brim to the Ice Spice and Cleotrapa drama. We’ll see if any other Internet narratives threaten Bardi’s patience.

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Tyrese Calls Joe Budden Out For Disrespecting His Recent “Breakfast Club” Appearance

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Tyrese may have “officially retired” from social media after a hot take about masculinity, but he’s still got gas in the tank. Moreover, he recently reacted to Joe Budden’s reaction to his recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, which Joe called “bitter.” Also, even though the rapper and podcaster shouted the actor and singer out as a friend of the show, he still recalled how he had a similar energy on the radio show last year. In fact, he brought up the last five years of Mr. Gibson’s divorce and relationship struggles. However, other co-hosts brought up that the divorce isn’t the only thing that he’s been emotional about, so it might be unfair to point to that split as a reason for this perceived “bitterness.”

In fact, Budden even said that being bitter isn’t a bad thing: just an observation that they’re making. Nevertheless, Tyrese pointed out how his previous appearance on (or link-up with) The Joe Budden Podcast saw its titular host make fun of what the actor would say on The Breakfast Club that took on a more emotive or spiritual tone. While Tyrese pointed out the strong bond he has with Joe and with his co-host Melyssa Ford, he also thinks that whenever he does something with Charlamagne Tha God and company, Joe starts sending out strays his way.

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Tyrese Blasts Joe Budden For “Bitter” Narrative

Furthermore, Tyrese also posited that there are people on The Joe Budden Podcast who are sticking up for him more than Joe himself, who was his friend in the first place. In addition, he said that there’s nothing Budden could say to prove that he’s bitter. Finally, the Fast & Furious star said that the Slaughterhouse MC can’t speak on anything that he’s going through because he never married and thus can’t relate to his relationship struggles.

Meanwhile, some of Tyrese’s other final social media acts before his break included blasting the Biden-Harris administration over an anti-Asian hate crime bill. “There is a crime bill that was signed into law that protects Asians at all costs,” he said on Instagram Live. “Where is that same f***ing law when it comes to Black and brown people? Because what you’re doing is — President Biden and Kamala Harris — what you’re doing is, you’re saying that Black and brown people will continue to be disposable. That s**t doesn’t make sense.”

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Eminem’s Publisher Loses $39 Million Legal Battle With Spotify

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Back in 2019, Eminem’s publisher Eight Mile Style sued Spotify for roughly $39 million. In their lawsuit, they alleged that the rapper’s songs had been streamed “billions of times,” but he’d yet to be paid for it. Now, a verdict has been reached, and Spotify has come out victorious.

According to AllHipHop, the judge ruled that Spotify didn’t have the proper license, but wasn’t responsible for any lost royalties. Instead, they claim that Kobalt Music Group would have to pay the penalty if Spotify had been found guilty. Kobalt administers song rights and collects royalties, including for Eminem’s publisher. Reportedly, the Detroit artist himself was not a party in the lawsuit and was surprised to learn of its existence.

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Eminem’s Publisher & Spotify Resolve Years-Long Legal Battle
Eminem performs at Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central” on June 06, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)

In Eight Mile’s lawsuit, the company accused Spotify of having “acted deceptively” by allegedly pretending to have licenses for hundreds of Eminem’s songs. Spotify, on the other hand, insisted that Kobalt Music Publishing was to blame. Allegedly, the company misled Spotify into thinking it controlled the administration of Eight Mile’s catalog when that was not the case.

“Eight Mile Style had every opportunity to set things right and simply chose not to do so for no apparent reason, other than that being the victim of infringement pays better than being an ordinary licensor,” Judge Aleta A. Trauger said in her ruling. She also added that it’s “surprisingly plausible that Spotify might be genuinely confused.” Trauger called the situation “inexplicable” and said Eight Mile is not the “hapless victim” it claimed to be. What do you think of Spotify coming out victorious in its legal battle against Eminem’s publisher? Are you surprised by this or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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