Saints Extend Tyrann Mathieu

The New Orlean Saints have extended Tyrann Mathieu, giving Honey Badger two more years in the Big Easy. The contract, as mentioned, is for two years and totals $13M. In 2023, Mathieu had 75 tackles (50 solo) and four interceptions. This put him joint-fifth in tackles and joint-first in interceptions on a team that finished 9-8 on the season but missed out on the playoffs due to tiebreakers. The Saints are facing the daunting task of navigating an offseason that sees them nearly $69M over the salary cap despite the historic increase of $30.6M.

Mathieu enters his third season with the Saints. He began his career in 2013 as a third-round pick for the Cardinals. He left Arizona for Houston in 2018 before joining Kansas City a year later. He was a major contributor to the start of the Patrick Mahomes dynasty before leaving for New Orleans in 2022. Mathieu has 775 tackles and 33 interceptions for 501 yards and 4 touchdowns across his decade-plus in the league.

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Damar Hamlin Surviving First Round Of Bills Roster Cuts Garners Mixed Reactions From Fans

Meanwhile, in Buffalo, Damar Hamlin is one of the few players left at the secondary positions for the Bills as the team began to cut players ahead of the new NFL year. The cuts included CB Tre’Davious White, and safeties Jordan Poyer and Siran Neal. That means that barring some major free agent signings or trades, Hamlin will likely be a starting safety next season. Most draft analysts have the Bills drafting a wide receiver in the first round.

Fans were less than happy with the news. Not only was Poyer loved by the team, but Hamlin is far from an equivalent replacement for him. Additionally, such drastic cuts appears to indicate that the Bills have closed their championship window for the time and are looking to rebuild a cheaper roster for the 2024 season. How do you feel about the Bills’ roster moves? Let us know in the comments below.

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Steve Stoute Uncovers The Origin Of 50 Cent & Ja Rule’s Long-Standing Feud

Steve Stoute’s recent appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay expectedly arrived with plenty of shocking revelations. For one, the music exec tore into fellow industry mainstay Dame Dash, claiming that his separation from Jay-Z was the simple result of his huge “ego.” He went on to detail yet another high-profile falling out between 50 Cent and Ja Rule, revealing that he doesn’t believe they’ll ever be back on good terms.

“I think 50 knew that Ja was not who he was portraying as an image. Ja [was a] Jehovah’s Witness… I’m not saying they not supposed to rap, but Ja was coming up with this gangster image. It was like, ‘That’s a stretch for you…’ They had some very neighborhood beef,” Stoute began. “I remember when we signed 50 there was something going on. I think he snatched Ja’s chain, or somebody snatched somebody’s… And then they had a fight in Atlanta…and it was just like, I never understood it.

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Steve Stoute On Club Shay Shay

“I was like, ‘Why do you keep having problems with this guy?’ It was like he was always looking for problems…I think it was driven by this idea that this image he was portraying he didn’t think was authentic… It led to big issues. Ja and his guys ran up on 50 in the studio one day. They touched him up,” he continued. “They’re never gonna be cool, and now, I’m happy that it’s all kind of over with… What I don’t like at this point as older statesmen is…it makes the artform look bad.”

“These guys are made men now,” Stoute also added. “The leaders of the artform doin well, being positive, representing…the movement and the culture of Hip Hop well. For guys still to be beefing and still…dragging that back in…you in your 40s, bro. What are you talking about? You got kids at home.” What do you think of Steve Stoute’s recent appearance on Club Shay Shay? What about him detailing the origin of 50 Cent and Ja Rule’s beef? Are you surprised? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kanye West And Ty Dolla $ign Will Have To Tour Without The Help Of Live Nation

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s new album VULTURES 1 has performed surprisingly well. Given all of the controversy it sparked and debates over whether or not some of the songs could even legally be allowed on streaming, its performance is significant. It debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200 holding off Yeat’s new album 2093. Every single song from the album also landed on the Hot 100 in its first tracking week. Four songs from the album remain on the Hot 100 this week. “BACK TO ME” at #97, “FUK SUMN” at #82, “BURN” at #63, and “CARNIVAL” at #2. “CARNIVAL” is expected to have a resurgence next week and challenge Beyonce’s “TEXAS HOLD EM” for the top spot.

Ye and Ty have had the chance to play the album live at various listening parties in the US and Europe. The pair also have a planned performance at this year’s Rolling Loud in Los Angeles next week. But as far as taking the album on a major tour, that could be difficult. That’s because Live Nation and AEG, two of the biggest tour promoters in the country who are nearly essential go going on tour, are refusing to work with them. It likely has to do with West’s past antisemitic comments and the controversial lyrics throughout the record. According to Hits Daily Double West’s agent is still trying to set up a tour without the promoter, but it’s a tall task.

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Live Nation Refusing To Assist In Kanye West Tour

Before their performance at Rolling Loud next week, Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign are hosting another listening party. That will take place on Sunday, March 10 in Phoenix. Fans are hoping that VULTURES 2 still comes out on time later this week. The original announcement that the album was being split into three volumes included part two dropping this Friday. While the pair have seemingly been working on music, it’s unclear if they’ve got an entire new album ready.

What do you think of the biggest concert promoters in America refusing to work with Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign? Do you think they’ll still be able to pull off a tour without them? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Fans Rally Around WWE Star Bianca Belair After Racial Abuse

Fans have shown out to support Bianca Belair after the WWE superstar received a wave of racial abuse for being named a WWE 2k24 cover athlete. Belair appears on the cover along Cody Rhodes and Rhea Ripley. Belair was the 2021 Women’s Royal Rumble champion and is a two-time WWE champion. She is expected to mount a title challenge against Iyo Sky in the near future.

“Bianca Belair receiving racial abuse for simply being on the cover of a video game is a very upsetting thing to see. Nobody deserves that kind of abuse for anything at all. People are simply cruel and probably jealous of her overwhelming talent. That’s it,” one fan wrote on social media. Other fans expressed their disgust for the racial abuse being leveled at Belair.

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Who Is Bianca Belair?

Belair began her career as a track and field athlete at the college level. She attended South Carolina, Texas A&M, and Tennessee over the course of six years. As a Volunteer, she was named to both the All-SEC and All-American lists. However, as transitioning into professional CrossFit, Belair was looking for a new job after revealing a diagnosis for intercostal chondritis, or shifting rib syndrome.

She would join NXT in 2016 after entering her info into the WWE Prospects database on a whim. When she was contacted about the WWE’s interest, she was working in the sales department at a flavoring company in Atlanta. Weaponising the “Kiss of Death” as her finish, Belair has gained a devout following for her “EST of the WWE” persona and her powerhouse wrestling style. She first captured the WWE Championship at Wrestlemania 38 in 2022 and would hold the title for 420 days until losing the belt to Asuka. Belair would recapture the belt at SummerSlam 2023, holding it for 95 seconds before losing it to Sky. Belair the honor of being both the longest and shortest-tenured women’s championship.

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Ari Lennox Fans Express Outrage Over Her Exclusion From Dreamville Festival Lineup

Earlier today, Dreamville put out their official lineup for this year’s festival, which is scheduled to take place April 6 and 7 in Raleigh, NC. Headliners include major names like SZA, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, and of course, J. Cole. While countless fans have expressed their excitement over the star-studded lineup, not all of the reactions have been positive.

While some social media users are pleased with the artists they can expect to see, others are outraged. Some commenters even claim that they plan to sell their tickets for the fest soon, as they’re disappointed that their favorite artists won’t be in attendance. Ari Lennox supporters, for example, are shocked and confused at the fact that she wasn’t included.

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Ari Lennox Won’t Perform At 2024 Dreamville Festival

“Ari Lennox being left off Dreamville Fest feels like a choice!” one suspicious supporter writes on Twitter/X. ” Idk what’s going on but somebody need to fix it.” Another outraged music lover weighed in on Ari’s exclusion, revealing that the songstress was their entire reason for attending the festival. “Dreamville just pissed me off,” they begin. “What the F*CK is that lineup? WHERE IS ARI LENNOX!!!! SHE THE MAIN REASON I COME !”

At the time of writing, it remains unclear why Ari Lennox won’t take part in this year’s Dreamville festival. The performer has yet to respond to the backlash surrounding her exclusion from the fest. Dreamville has also yet to address the outcry. Only time will tell whether or not she’ll be added at a later date, or make a statement about not being included on the lineup.

Fans Are Disappointed

What do you think of the 2024 Dreamville Festival lineup? Are you disappointed that Ari Lennox won’t be performing? What about social media users’ reactions to her exclusion? Share your thoughts in the comments section, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check out some fans’ reactions down below.

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Megan Thee Stallion Has The Hotties In A Chokehold With Her Japan Photo Dump

Megan Thee Stallion has been having a phenomenal start to 2024. Overall, it was kicked off with her fantastic track “Hiss.” The song had some disses towards the likes of Nicki Minaj, and it ultimately went number one on the Billboard charts. It sparked a feud between herself and Nicki, although she ultimately came out as victorious. Since that time, fans have been curious to see how Meg would follow up her success. However, she has mostly been able to secure massive partnerships outside of hip-hop.

For instance, she has worked with Nike, Planet Fitness, and she even got to host the anime awards recently. This all coincided with a trip to Japan where she has been taking in the culture. Since she was in high school, Meg has been a huge anime fan and has immersed herself in Japanese culture. Consequently, you can imagine that she had herself an amazing time out in Tokyo. Below, you can see her photo dump from the trip, and she is stunning in every photo.

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Megan Thee Stallion Stuns

In these images, Meg can be seen wearing a revealing top and some cool baggy jeans. In other photos, the artist can be seen at a convention of sorts, repping a varsity jacket and another pair of oversized pants. Overall, she brought the fashion out in full force while away from home. The entire trip looked like a blast, and we’re sure she enjoyed every minute of it.

Let us know your thoughts on these outfits, in the comments section down below. What do you think of Meg’s recent run? From music to fashion to awards shows, she has been everywhere. 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.

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The Island Boys’ Latest Provocative Post Rouses New Wave Of Hate

Social media influencers The Island Boys have once again viral for a semi-incestuous post. A video posted alongside one of their regular collaborators shows the twin brothers touching one another sensually and briefly kissing one another. This of course has led to a new wave of hate against the controversial influencers. Last year, the pair went viral for a photo in which they simulated oral sex on each other. This weird aspect of their persona is by the far the most notable part of their infamy.

However, it’s not just the brothers who are getting hate for the new post. “They’ve been doing this for over a year now. You don’t have to share all their sus activities just for engagement,” one person wrote on a No Jumper post reporting on the photo. “Only ur page promote this bs. we dont gaf,” added another. The pair allegedly make music. However, they are overwhelmingly known for their bizarre social media posts, feuds with other content creators, and outrage over the reaction to their bizarre social media posts.

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The Island Boys Debut A New Member

Meanwhile, last September, the ever-controversial pair seemingly added a third to what is now a semi-incestuous thruple. The new member of the group, who is seemingly named Enzo, has now appeared in a number of the group’s TikToks. His earliest appearance appears to be in TikToks from late August. Some internet research appears to confirm that Enzo is a long-time member of the Island Boys house. However, there appears to have been some beef between him and the other Boys.

However, he’s back now and has gotten fully into the swing of the group’s boundary-pushing content. In one video he is seen intimately caressing another of the group as the popular TikTok sound “thank you to my dad” plays. The video, whose comments are turned off, is simply entitled “daddies”. In another video, Enzo caresses Fly’s ear as the latter performs for the camera.

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Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty Hilariously Nails Her Lyric Challenge: Watch

It’s not often that Nicki Minaj shows off her man on social media, but when she does, she never fails to put him to the test. In a new clip, she and Kenneth Petty are seen chatting with fans during a livestream when she decided to challenge him to finish some of her song lyrics. According to her, he claims to be her biggest supporter, so the task should be no problem.

“You say you the biggest Barb so now you gotta finish the lyric,” she said right before rolling into “Pink Birthday.” Petty was able to finish the line, but unfortunately, he was just a tad off. “Lowkey ‘cuz we just that ill now, ain’t never had a…” she rhymed, with him adding, “Bad b*tch ’til now.”

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Nicki Minaj Challenges Kenneth Petty

The actual lyrics are, “Ain’t never had a ill b*tch ’til now,” forcing Nicki to correct him. Luckily, he made up for the mistake with her next line. “Post a pic, got ’em jackin’ like…,” Nicki began. Without any trace of hesitation, he completed the lyrics, spitting “Like Jill now.” Nicki seemed pretty impressed by Petty’s ability to recite most of her lyrics, ultimately deciding that he “won Nicki trivia.” It looks like Papa Bear’s dad might be a huge Barb after all.

“I ain’t gonna lie, I ain’t know you was gonna get the words like that at least once,” she noted, looking shocked that he managed to ace the challenge. “That’s all I listen to!” he then reminded her. What do you think of Nicki Minaj challenging Kenneth Petty to finish her song lyrics? How’d he do? Are you surprised that he won? Do you think you could do better, or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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