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Coordinated Arson Attacks Hit French Railways Right Before Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies

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Whelp, the 2024 Paris Olympics is starting off, well, in flames. In a series of coordinated arson attacks early Friday, France’s sophisticated high-speed rail network was targeted. The arson caused massive disruptions for about 800,000 travelers heading to Paris, including athletes en route to the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony. In other words, this a big deal.

The fires, discovered before dawn, disrupted three major lines. Another attempt in Vergigny in the south was held off by brave rail agents who managed to scare off the suspects.

Get this, although this cause serious chaos, thankfully there were no injuries reported. 

Luckily, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo assured that the damage would not impede the ceremony, where 7,000 Olympic athletes were scheduled to sail down the Seine past landmarks like Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, and the Musee d’Orsay. 

Authorities have not publicly speculated on the perpetrators’ identities or motives, nor have they confirmed any direct link to the Olympics. 

The CEO of SNCF, the national railway company, Jean-Pierre Farandou, noted that the attacks were designed to maximize disruption. He said: 

“The places were especially chosen to have the most serious impact, since each fire cut off two lines.” He estimated the number of affected travelers at 800,000, adding, “The evidence indicates a desire to seriously harm the French people.”

As expected, Paris prosecutors have already launched a national investigation. Those held responsible could receive prison sentences up to 20 years.

French Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete announced that train traffic had begun to resume in the afternoon. Most trains should be operational by Saturday.

Fireworks in Paris, for sure. 

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Snoop Dogg And Pharrell Carry Olympic Torch Before Paris Games

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Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams both carried Olympic torches Friday morning in the last leg of the 2024 relay. The relay, an Olympic tradition, ends with the lighting of the cauldron at the opening ceremonies, signifying the beginning of the Paris Games. More than two months after the Olympic flame was first lit in Greece, Snoop took his torch through a stretch of Seine-Saint-Denis in France. In a video of the scene, the legendary rapper waves to fans in attendance and dances while holding the torch.  

“I look at this as a prestigious honor and something I truly respect,” Snoop Dogg previously told the Associated Press after he was asked to do the relay. “I would have never dreamed of nothing like this. I’m going to be on my best behavior. I’m going to be on my best athleticism. I’ll be able to breathe slow to walk fast and hold the torch with a smile on my face, because I realize how prestigious this event is.” Pharrell was the final bearer of the torch before the flame makes its way to the Olympic cauldron. He carried it to the top of the Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis.

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For Snoop Dogg and Pharrell, they are two more celebrities who’ve had the honor of holding the Olympic torch. K-pop singer Jin held it earlier this month. Muhammad Ali, Magic Johnson, the Williams sisters, and others have held it in the past. The torch relay, which started with the 1936 Summer Olympics, spans multiple countries and people from everywhere in the world. It is viewed as a symbol of unity and friendship, becoming a lasting tradition during what is always a joyous time for the participating countries.

Snoop Dogg holding the torch is the latest example of what has been a successful year for the legend. His revived Death Row Records is building out its roster. Snoop introduced Charlie Bereal to fans on Wednesday, a signing that went over well with his audience. He announced Missionary, the Dr. Dre-produced spiritual successor to his debut album Doggystyle, was on the way. Snoop is among the most accomplished artists of all time. And now, he can call himself a former Olympic torch bearer as well.

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Foolio’s Mother Gets Late Rapper’s Face Tattooed On Her Arm

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In June of this year, Foolio was fatally shot while celebrating his 26th birthday, leaving fans and loved ones devastated. Of course, the Jacksonville rapper’s mother Sandrikas Mays is especially heartbroken by the unexpected loss. Earlier this week, she even decided to pay tribute to her late son by getting his portrait tattooed on her left forearm. The tattoo artist, Power, shared a clip of the new ink on Instagram.

“Share! Was a pleasure @julio_foolio I built it based on if you’d get it yourself,” the artist wrote. “Hilltop will be on top once it heals.” The intricate piece is sure to serve as a constant reminder of Foolio, and all that he managed to accomplish in his short life. This isn’t the only way Mays plans to honor his legacy, however.

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Sandrikas Mays Honors Her Son With Intricate New Ink

Shortly after Foolio’s passing, she took to Instagram to announce that there’s a documentary about him in the works. “RIP Son … Charles Jones II ‘Foolio'[.] The ‘Real’ Life Story Documentary Coming Soon,” she wrote at the time. “The story that only I can tell because I know the Truths from the Fakes, I think Im the ‘ONLY’ mother that keep it Real while MOST others know dam well what was going on with their OWN sons, this been going on since 2014-2015.”

A release date for the documentary has yet to be announced. Mays went on to thank the fellow artists who believed in Foolio ahead of his death, including Young Thug and Zaytoven. What do you think of Foolio’s mother honoring him with a tattoo tribute on her arm? Are you looking forward to seeing the documentary about his life? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Chris Brown Dances On Diddy’s 50-Foot Bed In Resurfaced Clip: Watch

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For months now, Diddy’s been wrapped up in a great deal of legal drama. Aside from being at the center of a federal human trafficking investigation, the mogul is also currently facing various lawsuits. He’s accused of sexual assault, abuse, and much more. Diddy denies the allegations.

Regardless, his legal saga has meant trouble for both him and anyone who’s been associated with him in the past. Recently, for example, old footage of Chris Brown attending one of his parties resurfaced online. Already, it’s resulted in a fair bit of clowning. In the clip, Breezy is seen being reluctantly pulled onto a 50-foot bed in Diddy’s yard and dancing.

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Chris Brown Turns Up At A Diddy Party In Old Footage

This appears to be the same comically large bed shown in the footage that went viral earlier this week and resulted in plenty of wild speculation. “Why tf do you have a bed this big?” one X user wonders. “Can tell bro was uncomfortable but didn’t wanna make a scene,” another says of Brown. Of course, nothing else too interesting happens in the clip, but it’s only compounded ongoing speculation about Diddy. As for Brown, he’s dealing with his own legal issues at the moment, after an alleged backstage brawl after his “11:11” tour stop in Forth Worth.

Earlier this week, Brown was sued over the alleged debacle by four men, who accuse him of ordering his crew to beat them up. He was later hit with yet another lawsuit from a security guard who worked the event, who claims that he was severely injured while trying to break up the alleged fight. What do you think of old footage of Chris Brown dancing on Diddy’s 50-foot bed at a party resurfacing amid the mogul’s legal saga? Are you surprised or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Beyoncé’s ‘Freedom’ Sees Jump in Streaming After Use by Kamala Harris’ Campaign 

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Let us find out the “Kamala Harris effect” is not only a real thing but influencing streaming data. That’s because Beyoncé’s song “Freedom” is experiencing a noticeable increase in streams after the Democratic presidential candidate used the 2016 track during her first campaign appearances this week.

Just check the data from Luminate that reveals that U.S. on-demand streams for “Freedom” skyrocketed by over 1,300 percent from Sunday to Tuesday, climbing from 16,600 streams to 235,400 in just a few days.

“Freedom,” featuring Kendrick Lamar and part of Beyoncé’s sixth album “Lemonade,” was the anthem playing as Harris visited her campaign headquarters in Delaware, shortly after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection. There goes Kendrick again.

As reported by CNN, Beyoncé gave her blessing for Harris to use “Freedom” as her walk-out song just hours before her appearance and has allowed its continued use throughout her campaign.

Get this, the song seems to resonate with Harris, who also featured it in a campaign video released earlier on Thursday. While Beyoncé hasn’t officially endorsed Harris’s presidential bid, she supported Biden and Harris in the 2020 election, urging her fans to vote.

ICYMI, many celebrities and musicians are rallying behind Harris’s candidacy. Charli XCX notably referenced her latest album “Brat” by tweeting, “Kamala IS brat,” which led Harris’s campaign team to adopt the album’s visual identity for their header on X (formerly Twitter). Crossover appeal. That’s how you win elections. 

Other musicians, including Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, Barbra Streisand, and Lizzo, have also shown their support or praised Harris’s policies. We are here for it. All of it. 

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Ice Spice Checks Kai Cenat On Livestream For Trying To Smack Her Butt

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On Thursday night, Ice Spice did a livestream with popular video content creator Kai Cenat to promote her debut album, Y2K. She and Cenat have streamed together in the past. His platform is one of the places newer rappers go to promote themselves or their music. Several clips from the stream are making the rounds on the internet, including one of Cenat attempting to smack Ice’s butt before getting caught.

Cenat tried to explain it away. Unfortunately for him, he stumbled through his words en route to an explanation that did not make much sense. Fans wasted no time making jokes at Cenat’s expense. One X user noted that Ice Spice had “eyes in the back of her head.” Others asked what he was doing. Ice did not take his explanation seriously, responding with the sarcastic tone befitting of someone from New York City.

Ice Spice Checks Kai Cenat On Stream

For Ice Spice, Cenat’s stream was the last stop on her album’s pre-release promotional tour. Y2K arrived on Friday at midnight. Earlier in the week, she was the subject of Rolling Stone‘s latest cover story. She went in depth about her relationships with Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift, dealing with negativity, and her “feud” with Latto. Cenat’s livestreams are a looser atmosphere, as fans have previously seen when he went live with Kevin Hart and Druski. Ice and Cenat are both from The Bronx as well, which they’ve talked about in the past.

Y2K comes with some fan intrigue. Ice Spice has been among the most popular rappers around for the last two years. The New York Times dubbed her “Hip-Hop’s New Princess” in a January 2023 profile. She’s rubbed shoulders with Taylor Swift, even getting on a remix of Swift’s track “Karma.” Despite those achievements, people if she could hold their attention for an entire album. Her Like..? EP was met with a mixed reaction. Much like that EP, Y2K is dividing fans early. Ice released nearly half the album as singles. None of them captured the public in the way that her songs with PinkPantheress or Nicki Minaj did last year. Hopefully, her stream with Cenat gives it a boost.

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