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Nicki Minaj Almost Named Her Son After Ninja Man Until Her Husband Kenneth Petty Refused

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Nicki Minaj’s recent Instagram Live session with her husband Kenneth Petty came under heavy fire for its flippant use of a homophobic slur. However, that wasn’t everything that they discussed and engaged in during the event, as they also spoke on their family dynamic with their son. For those unaware, the couple welcomed him in September of 2020 and have kept his name and most of his personal life a secret from fans, only referring to him as “Papa Bear.” During this recent IG Live, the Trinidadian MC revealed that she wanted to name him after incarcerated Jamaican dancehall icon Ninja Man.

“When I was pregnant, all I did was watch Ninja Man all day,” Nicki Minaj explained as Kenneth Petty shook his head at the idea that the name would be a “match.” “I think I told you guys I was going to call the baby Ninja. My husband didn’t really want me to call the baby Ninja, but I thought it was dope, you know. I had asked people around me and they said yes. I don’t see anything wrong with it. You know, Ninja.”

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Nicki Minaj Explains Why She Almost Named Papa Bear “Ninja”

Previously, Nicki Minaj had revealed to Vogue last November that she’s a big nickname person, and after shooting down rumors that Papa Bear is named Jacob, she’s hinted at the context behind this moniker and what his actual name could be without outright confirming it. “I’ve always been a nickname person,” she expressed. “I give everyone I love these nicknames, normally. He actually had a couple nicknames. His first nickname while he was in my stomach was ‘Bubba.’ When he came out, it just transformed into ‘Papa Bear.’ I can’t explain it, but when I looked at him, that’s what I thought.”

Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj is as dominant of a force in the music industry as ever, using her power to speak on the biggest happenings in the record realm. For example, she recently threw her hat into a big sales ring recently by promoting Sabrina Carpenter’s new album over Travis Scott’s DAYS BEFORE RODEO re-release, both of which competed for a Billboard 200 No. 1 chart debut. You probably recall that ASTROWORLD beat out Queen for that top-charting spot in 2018. Some grudges last more than we think…

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Tory Lanez Earns New Gold & Platinum Certifications As An Independent Artist

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Tory Lanez is dropping a whole lot of music from prison right now, one of two key factors in his continued albeit incarcerated success. Of course, the other factor is just how popular his art remains, as evidence by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) handing him new certification plaques for various sales milestones as of Wednesday (August 28). Moreover, these are a Gold certification for the album Alone At Prom, a triple Platinum certification for the song “The Color Violet,” and a Gold plaque each for the songs “Hurts Me” featuring Trippie Redd and Yoko Gold, “Lavender Sunflower,” and “Lady Of Namek.” All of these releases came out independently via Umbrella Records.

Furthermore, this adds to Tory Lanez’s other impressive streaming and sales achievements as of late while he completes his prison sentence. For example, the aforementioned “The Color Violet” became the first song to reach over a billion streams across all platforms without any editorial playlist support at all. He is now the first artist to achieve a goal of this fashion, and probably feels incredibly grateful for his fans’ continued support. Say what you will about the Canadian creative’s crimes and statements, but his art continues to resonate.

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Tory Lanez’s New Gold & Platinum Plaques

Elsewhere, Tory Lanez is also making some big life changes while in jail, such as finishing high school and pursuing a college education. I’m great,” he told Adin Ross during a recent phone call. “I know that a lot of people sometimes when they hear prison or they hear somebody’s down, they think n****’s in the corner somewhere bawling his eyes out. […] A n***a just graduated high school, enrolled in college. Never thought I’d do that. But I’m taking this moment and I’m taking advantage over everything that’s good. I’m a f***ing high school dropout that just graduated high school. That s**t matters to me. So, it’s the small things that just have me feeling good about life right now.”

All in all, this is a part of the process of Tory Lanez “bettering [himself] in every single way” after landing “in a great space mentally.” There’s still a lot of speculation over what really happened in the Megan Thee Stallion case, but at least he’s not stressing out too much over it. At least, that’s what we see in the public eye. This focus on self-betterment, accountability, and perseverant progress is much more important than trying to change history.

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Jennifer Lopez Returns With A Thirst Trap As Ben Affleck Divorce Develops

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Jennifer Lopez hit social media with a new selfie this week, showing off her body and trying to return to normalcy amid her contentious Ben Affleck divorce. She officially filed for the split earlier this month, following a few months of rampant speculation and a lot of conflicting reports. Moreover, it seems like things are finally dying down between the couple for good, although we wouldn’t rule out another reconciliation down the line. Either way, it seems like this new Internet return signals that normalcy is coming back little by little, even if it’s a lot of weight and gossipy intent to attribute to a simple thirst trap.

Regardless, folks are looking back at their bond with a more critical eye these days, especially concerning another scandal involving one of Jennifer Lopez’s other romantic partners. For example, some social media users brought up a clip of Big Boy asking her to choose between saving Ben Affleck or Diddy if she only had space for one of them on a life raft. “I’d let both of those motherf***ers drown!” the Bronx native exclaimed during their conversation. While it’s a pretty funny moment thanks to their reactions, this divorce and Sean Combs’ various misconduct lawsuits paint it under a darker context.

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Jennifer Lopez’s New Thirst Trap

Nevertheless, there are still a lot of other rumors swirling around Jennifer Lopez’s divorce from Ben Affleck and her career struggles as of late. One particular narrative that caught many fans’ attention online was that Mariah Carey is allegedly happy to see her downfall. However, this report comes from an unverified source, so it’s more likely than not that it’s just a salacious rumor. Either way, it does have people reflecting on J. Lo’s legacy with more scrutiny, but also with more empathy.

As far as other alleged divorce details, another supposed insider report claimed that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez broke up because he fears that her fast lifestyle will lead to his reversion to alcoholism. These are incredibly personal and heavy allegations, so take them with a grain of salt. Perhaps we will never truly know the reason as to why they called it quits. But then again, that’s certainly not for us to know.

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Megan Thee Stallion Reveals Exciting Details About Collab With BTS’ RM

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Earlier this month, Megan Thee Stallion and BTS fans alike were in a frenzy after the femcee took to X with a cryptic message. “🐎X💜 👀,” she wrote simply, leaving her followers to speculate. Many were quick to guess that the hitmaker was teasing an upcoming collaboration with BTS, which they finally confirmed last week.

“🐎X🦔(🐨),” the band’s account wrote, retweeting Meg’s message, “Coming Soon! 💜👀.” For obvious reasons, fans can’t wait. This will be the second time the Houston-born performer teams up with the group. Back in 2021, she hopped on a remix of their hit song “Butter,” which she admits was a dream come true.

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Megan Thee Stallion Unveils “Neva Play” Cover Art, Release Date, And More

“I love BTS, and I was telling my manager, ‘I really want to do a song with BTS, I don’t know what I can do or what we’re going to do,’” she told Entertainment Tonight at the time. “Around that the same time, they wound up reaching out to me and asking me to do the ‘Butter’ remix. So, I was like, ‘Oh my God.’” Now, Meg has taken to Instagram to share some exciting new details about the upcoming track, which features RM.

According to her, it’s called “Neva Play” and will be released this Friday (September 6). She also unveiled the comic book-inspired artwork for the single, which features both artists. “Ps. This is one of my favorite RM verses I’ve heard! I’ve never heard him rap in this style before,” she captioned the post. Of course, fans can’t wait to hear what they’ve come up with. What do you think of Megan Thee Stallion officially unveiling the release date and cover art for her upcoming single with BTS’ RM? Are you looking forward to hearing it? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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DMX’s Ex-Wife Tashera Simmons Denies Working With Irv Gotti On Biopic

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Earlier this month, Wack 100 revealed that Irv Gotti suffered a stroke this year. He shared the unfortunate news on his podcast and later leaked a photo of him walking with a cane. Shortly after, Gotti’s team confirmed the news in a statement to TMZ, revealing that he’s doing just fine now.

“Irv has been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago,” a rep explained. “He has since changed his diet to eating more healthy. He’s been successful in making a full recovery. Irv is not in a rehab facility. He is at home with his family, enjoying life.” He later chatted with The Shade Room, assuring the outlet that he was in good health.

Read More: Irv Gotti Updates Fans On His Health Following Stroke, Says He’s Working On DMX Biopic

Tashera Simmons Reacts To Irv Gotti Announcement

“I’m getting older. That’s all,” he said. “Only thing worse than getting old is not getting old.” Gotti also revealed that he’s currently working on a DMX biopic. Now, however, DMX’s ex-wife Tashera Simmons has taken to Instagram to issue a statement in response to Gotti’s claim. “In light of recent speculation, we want to clarify that we are not currently working with Irv Gotti, nor have we agreed to partner with him on any content related to Earl Simmons, including a biopic,” she wrote.

“Earl Simmons, known professionally as DMX, is an iconic figure in the music industry whose life and story hold significant importance. As we move forward with any potential projects related to his legacy, we are committed to ensuring that they are handled with the utmost respect and integrity,” the statement continues. “We appreciate the support and interest from fans and the public regarding Earl Simmons’ story. Any official announcements regarding future projects will be communicated through our official channels.” What do you think of Tashera Simmons’ response to Irv Gotti claiming he’s working on a DMX biopic? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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DJ Hed Praises Drake And Shocks Kendrick Lamar Fans & Haters In The Process

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DJ Hed might’ve played at “The Pop Out,” thus picking a firm side in the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, but he doesn’t only have negative things to say about the Toronto superstar. Moreover, he recently gave him some due flowers on HipHopDX‘s The Bigger Picture podcast with Elliott Wilson. As you can see in the clip below, the @djakademikstv caption for this clip is a pretty pro-Drizzy and anti-K.Dot one, which makes sense given Akademiks’ current beef with Hed. Nevertheless, the California native thinks that The Boy does deserve a lot of credit for his hip-hop contributions, despite the picture that Kendrick painted in his diss tracks.

“You know what?” DJ Hed’s remarks began on The Bigger Picture. “Thank you. Thank you, Drake, [for] what you’ve done to the ecosystem. We appreciate you. No, I’m not even throwing shade. Drake has done more for hip-hop than a lot of people give him credit for. ‘Cause he’s actively participated in the culture the whole time. There’s credit to be owed for that, you know what I’m saying? He also used his platform to benefit others outside of himself,” he concluded, with Jeremy Hecht asserting that “he has a family tree.”

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This seems to be what Drake himself is trying to prove through his “100 GIGS” content drops, showing off his connection to the rap game over the past decade-plus. His combative new material hints at him wanting a “Game 2” with Kendrick Lamar, although we don’t know exactly what this “game” will look like. Will they have a sales battle for their next albums, or will it be another lyrical back-and-forth? Will they actually go at each other again or does Aubrey want to focus on winning “the long game” by staying as the top dog in the industry?

These are all big questions, and ones that DJ Hed himself doesn’t want to answer just yet. Furthermore, the whole reason why he clashed with DJ Akademiks is because he shut down Ak’s report that Kendrick Lamar will drop again soon. No matter what he or Drake choose to do next, it’s clear that this conversation is much less black-and-white than what many fans assume.

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