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Barry White’s Estate Files Copyright Lawsuit Over Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” Sample

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The estate of late legend Barry White, led by his widow Glodean B. White and Jack W. Perry, began a curious legal battle recently, according to court documents reportedly obtained by AllHipHop. Moreover, they launched a copyright lawsuit involving Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That,” but it’s not as simple as it sounds. In fact, these three rap artists and their labels are not named as codefendants in the suit. Rather, the suit seems to target Rodney-O and Joe Cooley for their 1986 track, “Everlasting Bass.” But why? Let’s break it down and see what we can find.

In 1973, Barry White released his classic cut “I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little More, Babe.” The Barry White Family Trust claims that Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar’s “Like That” unlawfully and directly stole that White song’s bassline. But what “Like That” sampled was “Everlasting Bass,” not the White track directly, so the complaint says that Rodney-O and Joe Cooley also infringed on White’s copyright. After all, they were the first ones to sample “I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little More, Babe” in this case.

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The Barry White Song That Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar Could Be In Trouble Over

As such, it seems like Rodney-O and Joe Cooley are the main codefendants in this case, presumably along with the applicable record labels. But why aren’t Future, Metro Boomin, Kendrick Lamar, or their labels named as codefendants? In the complaint, it’s noted that these artists and their labels probably got indemnification from Rodney-O and Joe Cooley, which basically means that the duo would take responsibility for any copyright infringement on the trio’s behalf. However, plaintiffs also expressed that they would consider suing the WE DON’T TRUST YOU duo and K.Dot directly if this indemnification, which would protect them from legal action, is insufficient.

Rodney-O & Joe Cooley’s “Everlasting Bass”

Furthermore, the Barry White Family Trust seeks over $1 million in damages for unauthorized reproductions, digital downloads, streaming revenues, and other forms of infringement. With all this in mind, whether Future, Metro Boomin, Kendrick Lamar, and their labels answer for this directly is still a mystery. But one thing’s for sure: Barry White’s estate indirectly (and perhaps unknowingly) entered one of the greatest rap beefs ever.

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Ferg & Future Bring Their “Allure” To Our New “Fire Emoji” Playlist Update: Stream

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Fire Emoji is back to catch you up on the best new hip-hop releases, and our latest fall update has a lot of energy to run through. Kicking the rollercoaster off is Ferg’s latest single “Allure” featuring Future, a pretty icy and hard-hitting trap cut with some charismatic flows. More importantly, it’s a charismatic meld of the Harlem MC’s confident bravado and Pluto’s woozy croons. Next is the new Lil Durk single “Monitoring Me,” which uses regal chord hits and a slow-moving trap beat to control Smurk’s haphazard flows. Still, it’s one of the more exciting and fresh performances on his behalf in recent years, so we can’t wait for what’s next.

In addition to these new singles, our Fire Emoji also highlights one of the biggest rap albums this week: Tee Grizzley’s Post Traumatic. It’s a very lengthy tracklist, but that means that there are plenty of fulfilled chances for the Detroit spitter to impress. “I Know” featuring Fridayy is a passionate and cavernous ballad fusion, whereas cuts like “Swear To God” featuring Future are much more aggressive and menacing.

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HNHH Fire Emoji Playlist: Stream

As far as some more alternative selections on Fire Emoji, Cochise and Aminé really understood the assignment on their new single, “NASTY.” Thanks to buzzing and persistent bass, frenetic snares, jagged and sporadic synth hits, and some quirky and high-pitched vocal inflections, this is one of the most colorful cuts you’ll find this week. But for those looking for a more lyrical offering, look no further than Benny The Butcher’s “Jesus Arms” with 38 Spesh and Busta Rhymes. It’s a classic combination: wild rhyme schemes, fiery deliveries, a crisp drum break, and a variety of melodic elements to spruce the onslaught up.

When talking about the bubbling underground that’s almost at mainstream levels, Nettspend reps that crowd with the raw and rattling new single “F*CK SWAG.” Finally, we wanted to shout out ian’s new track “End Up Gone” for its simple but engaging beat. Let us know what your favorite Fire Emoji inclusion was this week, as well as what else we missed, down in the comments section below. Check the playlist out above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the best new music around the clock.

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Bhad Bhabie Reconciles With Her Alienated Father

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Bhad Bhabie’s fast rise to stardom and virality in the late 2010s led to a lot of backlash online. Her image was especially put into question after her wild interview with Dr. Phil and her mother Barbara Bregoli. It painfully highlighted how tense things were between them and gave witnesses a glimpse into what their lives at home must’ve been like. Similarly, her relationship with her father, Ira Peskowitz, was also far from great around 2016-2018. According to TMZ, it got to the point where her father was formally removed from her birth certificate and was also forced to give up his parental rights.

Then, in 2020, Bhad Bhabie (Danielle Bregoli) was strongly considering a restraining order against Ira. This was because he was spreading abuse allegations against his then wife Barbara. Bhabie laid the hammer down on him for this, labeling him an absent father while also alleging Ira was attempting to draw attention away from her burgeoning rap career. However, the father and daughter have been working hard to create a healthy relationship once again.

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Bhad Bhabie Has Been Working Things Out With Her Dad For About A Year

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 28: Danielle Bregoli aka the ‘Cash Me Outside’ girl visits at Music Choice on February 28, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images)

In fact, things seem to be the best have been in a long time and they have been for just over a year. TMZ has learned that Bhabie was the one to reach out via texts and phone calls. These series of communications led to her traveling to Florida to meet with him and thankfully, it was a successful reuniting. That then led to Bhabie inviting Ira and his new wife and her two sons (her half-brothers) to her house in Los Angeles in September. There, they celebrated the half birthday of Bhabie’s daughter, Kali. After years of turmoil and hatred, we are happy to see her and Ira rebuilding a strong father-daughter connection!

What are your thoughts on Bhad Bhabie and her father reconciling with each other? Did you know they had been steadily building up their relationship for this long? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Bhad Bhabie. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the pop culture world.

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Air Jordan 1 Mid “Dark Powder Blue” Officially Unveiled

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The Air Jordan 1 Mid is set to make a statement with its upcoming “Dark Powder Blue” colorway. This vibrant edition showcases a striking combination of powder blue and white, creating an eye-catching aesthetic. The sneaker features a smooth leather upper, with the powder blue dominating the design, while white accents appear on the midsole and Swoosh. This classic silhouette remains popular among sneakerheads for its stylish versatility. The “Dark Powder Blue” colorway is perfect for both casual outings and athletic wear.

The iconic Wings logo on the collar adds a touch of heritage, ensuring that this sneaker maintains its classic Jordan appeal. In addition to its appealing color palette, the Air Jordan 1 Mid is crafted for comfort and support. The padded collar and cushioned midsole provide a snug fit, making it ideal for all-day wear. With spring 2025 approaching, sneaker enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the chance to add this standout piece to their collections. The Air Jordan 1 Mid “Dark Powder Blue” will be a must-have for fans of the brand and stylish footwear alike.

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“Dark Powder Blue” Air Jordan 1 Mid

Air Jordan 1 Mid
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The sneakers feature a blue rubber sole and a clean white midsole. Further, the uppers of the sneakers feature a white leather base with blue leather overlays. Also, a grey Nike Swoosh is featured on the sides and the Wings logo can be found, in white, above the Swoosh. Blue laces complete the design. Finally, blue Jumpman branding is located on the tongue.

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Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Air Jordan 1 Mid “Dark Powder Blue” will be released sometime next spring. Also, the sneaker will have a retail price of $135 when it is released. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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DJ Akademiks Alleges Jay-Z Sent His Lawyer To Link Diddy To Tupac’s Murder

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Tupac Shakur’s family and estate recently made a curious move by hiring attorney Alex Spiro to investigate the alleged link between Diddy and ‘Pac’s murder. This came amid the federal case and various misconduct allegations against Sean Combs, which have many raising their eyebrows and calling other celebrities into question. On DJ Akademiks’ latest stream, he turned his eye towards Jay-Z, since Spiro is reportedly also his lawyer. Moreover, the media personality alleged that Hov sent Spiro to Tupac’s family in order to further taint the Bad Boy mogul’s reputation, an allegation with no sort of confirmation or charge at press time.

“Maybe the way you send a message to the n***a who might have the secrets on you to f**k you up is to let that n***a know, ‘I got some s**t on you outside that I could bury you with,’” DJ Akademiks’ allegations began. “This might be a way to preemptively get ahead of Diddy getting up in there and squealing like a bird. That’s what I was thinking. Diddy’s in there, and he’s like Frank Lucas in motherf***ing American Gangster, helping the goddamn cops. Saying, ‘Well, Clive Davis is here, Jay-Z is here, come over here, Fab!’ He’s naming names! And Jay-Z’s smart enough to say, ‘This f***er think he about to bring down me and my 5 billion dollar empire. Man, I’m over here chilling with the Queen Bey. Put a couple more cases on this b***h-a** n***a.’

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DJ Akademiks’ Allegations About Jay-Z & Diddy

“Chat, did I go too deep on the conspiracy theory with that one?” DJ Akademiks asked. “Tell me if this makes any type of sense. The best way to keep the n***a in line who’s basically stuck between a rock and a hard place is you letting him know, ‘No, no, no. You’re still f***ed. You can’t get out of that, but even if you did, or even if you thought you could give us up tog et out of it, you’re still f***ed, n***a!’ These are two working theories. So when I seen this… Either Jay-Z is saying, ‘That n***a cooked. Let him take all the blame’ Either that or, ‘Let’s send a message to this b***h-a** n***a,’ ’cause right now, he’s probably trying to tell on us.’

“But let me say, or let me just pretend, that I was friends with Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs,” DJ Akademiks concluded. “The same way I instructed my lawyer to go do A, B, C, or D for other people, you know what I would say to my lawyer? ‘Yo, bro, stay out of this Diddy s**t. I don’t care what he did.’ But if that was my guy… I would probably tell my lawyer, ‘Bro, go get another case. You already got the Eric Adams s**t. Leave that alone. I don’t know if he did it and I don’t know if he did. But I’m in too many pictures with that n***a. We used to be friends.’ […] Jay, you a cold n***a, man. I’ll leave that at that.”

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Cardi B Responds To Internet’s Ruthless Postpartum Surgery Claims

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Cardi B is probably one of the most scrutinized rappers in the industry. Regardless of how personal the topic is or not, the internet is going to comment on her. The heat has especially been turned up to an 11 ever since her and Offset announced their divorce in early August. It’s been messy once again, and it hasn’t helped that she just delivered baby number three in September. Now, her body (for some reason) has sparked contentious debate on social media, adding another layer of stress for the NY rapper.

Not too long ago, Cardi B shared a video in which she was looking extra curvy in a mirror. The caption over the clip reads, “I don’t understand how I’m losing weight everywhere but my face – _ -.” There’s also pictures of her bodying some stunning dresses, looking like she never gave birth to begin with. If you remember, just a few days ago, Cardi was seen recording her workout at the gym just days after giving birth. She’s obviously doing it for herself, but she’s also looking to prove previous haters wrong that were judging her following her first and second pregnancies. “I remember how y’all made me feel in May, and y’all hurt my feelings. Snap back is gonna be on a thousand.” Now, people are talking again, and she’s responding, according to Uproxx.

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Cardi B Shuts Down Postpartum Cosmetic Surgery Rumors

 
 
 
 
 
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Above, you can see that a Twitter user is assuming that she got some cosmetic work done and that she “blew it” and it’s “pissing” this person off! It’s a pretty insensitive thing to claim, and as you can imagine, it set her off. So, she got to responding, and she explains why her body looks extremely snatched. “Y’all really need to relax.. This is how my body REALLY LOOKS LIKE… My body looks exaggerated in the other video cause I have a 5X faja (body-shaping garment) on… I want yall to think wit yall brain.. Yall was just praising my body couple days ago… do yall think I went and got surgery in 2 days?” Thankfully, a fan came to her defense making it known you can’t get surgery until six months have passed since giving birth. Cardi replied with a huge “THANK YOU” in return. Even though this should be enough to debunk the surgery rumors, we know all too well it’s going to continue.

What are your thoughts on Cardi B clapping back at the internet for their criticism of her postpartum figure? Do you think people are too critical of the New York rapper, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Cardi B. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the worlds of music and pop culture.

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DaBaby Recounts When He Shot An Alleged Trespasser In The Leg

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DaBaby recently joined The Breakfast Club for a wide-ranging conversation, where he once again showed off his storytelling skills. Even thought the tale this time around isn’t a particularly fun one to hear, he engagingly recounted a 2022 incident in which he shot an alleged trespasser in the leg at his North Carolina home. The NC MC did not face any charges for this situation due to authorities determining that this was a case of justifiable self-defense. Even though we are plenty of months removed from the situation at this point, it seems like he still remembers a lot of details from that day, and understandably so.

“I chose not to take a n****a life the other day & it felt great. Buddy ain’t deserve to go, I step righteously. Heal up & live my boy! Just don’t bring ya a** back,” DaBaby had expressed about the incident back in April of 2022. As you can see and hear in the clip below, there were a lot of moving parts in this situation, and a lot of different ways in which it could’ve gone differently.

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DaBaby Recalls 2022 Alleged Trespassing Incident

Elsewhere, DaBaby is also cleaning up some other violent situations that he’s been in over the past couple of years, although this one isn’t nearly as scary as a shooting. He finally reached a settlement in a battery lawsuit against him from a man who claimed the rapper physically assaulted him while shooting a music video at his home. This debacle began all the way back in 2020, so to hear it’s finally over is actually a bizarre occurrence for die-hard fans. After all, plenty of folks thought that the case stretched out way too far, although that might be why a settlement was the move.

Meanwhile, DaBaby recently released his new mixtape, aptly titled HOW TF IS THIS A MIXTAPE? It’s his first project in two years, and it’s not hard to hear why this classification is appropriate. It’s just an expected albeit solid collection of bangers and jams to feed fans after a while. Hopefully Baby sees more mixtapes in the future and not trespassers.

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Air Jordan 39 “Half Blue” Gets Official Images

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The Air Jordan 39 is set to make a splash with its upcoming “Half Blue” colorway. As the latest addition to Jordan Brand’s impressive line of basketball sneakers, this model showcases a modern design and advanced performance features. The “Half Blue” colorway features a stunning blend of light blue tones, creating an eye-catching aesthetic. Crafted for optimal performance on the court, the Air Jordan 39 combines lightweight materials with a responsive cushioning system. This ensures players experience comfort and support during intense games.

The sleek silhouette is enhanced by a unique design, allowing for a stylish appearance both on and off the court. The upper of the sneaker features a mix of materials that not only provide breathability but also contribute to the shoe’s striking look. With its captivating color scheme and innovative technology, the Air Jordan 39 is perfect for athletes looking to elevate their game. As anticipation builds for the release of the “Half Blue” colorway, sneaker enthusiasts and basketball fans are eager to get their hands on this exciting addition to the Jordan lineup. Keep an eye out for the drop, as these kicks are sure to be a hit.

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“Half Blue” Air Jordan 39

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The sneakers feature a white, semi-translucent rubber sole and matching midsole. Further, the uppers are comprised of a light blue mesh, with a camouflaged blue pattern throughout. Also, more blue details include the laces and the tongue. Finally, a darker Jumpman is on the tongues.

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Sneaker Files reports that the Air Jordan 39 “Half Blue” will be released this holiday season. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $200 when they are released. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands

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