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Cam Newton Brawl Participants Decline To Press Charges

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No one involved in the brawl at a youth football game that also included Cam Newton will press charges. TMZ broke the news yesterday that police would be concluding their investigation into the scuffle that occurred over the weekend. “Neither Mr. Newton or any of the other involved persons who remained on scene indicated that they required medical attention or wished to pursue criminal charges. The responding officers completed an information-only incident report to document what had occurred. At this time, it is unknown how or why the scuffle occurred,” a police statement read.

However, two men involved in the brawl told Fox News that the brawl started due to trash talk that got out of hand. The brawl occurred at a 7-on-7 event in Atlanta. Newton was reportedly identified by police because of his signature hat and hair. Despite this, no one will have any repercussions as everyone involved seemingly wants to move past the incident.

Read More: Shannon Sharpe Reveals If He Thinks Cam Newton Will Return To The NFL

Stephen A. Smith Apologizes To Cam Newton

Elsewhere, Stephen A. Smith recently apologized to Cam Newton for the role that First Take and The Stephen A. Smith Show played in the backlash Newton received over his opinions on Brock Purdy. “Whether we agree or disagree with your dissection of Brock Purdy, what that [debate] deteriorated into was whether you had the right to say that. And I just want to say on national TV…I want to apologize for that,” Smith told Newton.

Newton has been getting a lot of hate for saying that Brock Purdy was not a “game changer” but a “game manager”. It’s a point he even made prior to smith’s apology. Newton said he trusted Purdy on a game-winning Super Bowl drive because he trusted Purdy’s resources. However, many people questioned what “right” Newton, who hasn’t played since 2021, had to make that call given what he had achieved in his own career.

Read More: Cam Newton Calls Brock Purdy “10th Best Player On The Niners,” Fans Are Split On Whether They Agree

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Fans Wish Tyrese Haliburton A Happy “Sixth Birthday”

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Fans have taken to social media to wish Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton a “happy sixth birthday” as Haliburton was born on February 29. Haliburton, 24, has technically had six birthdays. Typically he would celebrate his birthday on February 28. The Pacers, as well as Team USA and Iowa State, were amongst the accounts jumping on the trend of wishing Haliburton a happy birthday. Around 363,000 Americans celebrate their birthday on February 29. Do you know anyone who has a Leap Year birthday? Let us know in the comments.

Haliburton is having a standout season. He is averaging 21.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 11.6 assists a game. His assists mark is a league-leading mark at the time of writing. He is also a top-40 point-getter with his 21.4 scoring mark. The Pacers are, at the time of writing, are 34-26. However, that is only good enough for seventh in an incredibly stacked Eastern Conference. Haliburton recently appeared in the All-Star and gained a major new contributor in Pascal Siakam.

Read More: Damian Lillard Respects Tyrese Haliburton’s “Dame Time” Celebration

Tyrese Haliburton’s Pre-Game Fit Compared To Iconic Video Game Character

Elsewhere, fans continue to roast Haliburton’s pre-game fits. The latest target of the internet’s mockery was Haliburton’s bulky knee-length silver coat, complete with shoulder pads. Fans quickly compared the look to M. Bison, the iconic Street Fighter villain. Within minutes of the comparison being made, someone had recolored the photo of Haliburton to Bison’s iconic red, as well as adding the villain’s signature hat.

Of course, this is just the most recent time that Haliburton’s outfit has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. In January, he was pulled into the beef between Yasiin Bey and Drake after fans noted that a sidelined Haliburton looked a lot like the artist formerly known as Mos Def. “Mos Def hearing “Passionfruit” in Target,” one person wrote on X over a photo of Haliburton appearing to protest a call at a Pacers game. Haliburton has not publicly commented on the pre-fit roasting.

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Joe Budden Believes J. Cole Is Better Than Kendrick Lamar & Drake Right Now

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During the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, its titular host reopened the principal debate when it comes to the 2010s’ hip-hop greats. Moreover, he and his colleagues reacted to the new J. Cole snippet teasing the arrival of his highly anticipated next album, The Fall Off. Overall, they were very receptive to the Dreamville MC’s sharp bars, classy production, and the excitement he’s generating with this rollout. In fact, Budden thinks that the North Carolina native surpassed his “Big Three” companions Drake and Kendrick Lamar when it comes to who is the best rapper right now.

“I got Cole as my one,” Joe Budden shared on the latest episode of his show. “I’m hoping that Kendrick’s next album could try to fix that for me. Drake is doing his Chuck E. Cheese s**t. Good for him. That’s it now. Yeah, that’s it.” As such, he’s still keeping the door open on this debate for the near future. After all, one amazing album from any of the three has the potential to shift this long-running conversation in their favor, and folks still crown them as the top dogs when looking at the complete hip-hop package.

Read More: Joe Budden Thinks Kanye West Fumbled On “Vultures” Despite Other Praises

Joe Budden Crowns J. Cole As Current Head Of The “Big Three” 2010s Debate: Watch

“Remember when Kendrick dropped the title of the last s**t and we were trying to figure out what that meant?” Joe Budden continued. “When I heard The Fall Off and with him hinting at maybe retirement, I thought that would be the marriage between concept and title. But after watching some of these vlog clips where he’s just in the restaurant talking to the older lady that doesn’t know who he is? Classic J. Cole. Perfect rollout s**t again. This n***a’s the best at this.

“And he’s looking like he’s even uncomfortable having to try to explain who he is to her and she’s just talking about the state of the economy,” he concluded. “Dawg, if this n***a starts tying in The Fall Off with all of this s**t? Get him outta here. We know he can. We know he’s a man of the people. You know for however many years, he’s just been talking to people like humans. From everywhere. Yo, The Fall Off, if that’s The Fall Off? Oh, he is a sicko. We’ll see.” Drop your thoughts on this take in the comments section down below. Also, for the latest news and updates on Joe Budden, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake, log back into HNHH.

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Chris Paul Claims Daryl Morey Lied To Him About OKC Trade

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Chris Paul has claimed that Daryl Morey promised not to trade him to OKC in 2019. “Daryl call me. He said ‘I was just calling you to make sure you didn’t wanna go to OKC.’ I was like, ‘No, why I don’ moved 15 people to Houston.’ And he was like, ‘Okay I was just making sure. I would never trade you to somewhere you didn’t want to go.’ I’m at the house chilling and next thing you know [the alert] said that I was getting traded [to OKC]. And then my phone started ringing and it was Daryl. Daryl was like, ‘Hey man, it just moves so fast.’ I said, ‘It’s all good I just want you to tell me one thing. You said you wasn’t going to trade me, right?’ He said, ‘Yeah I said that but–’ I said, ‘That’s all I needed to know.’”

Paul was sent to the Thunder along with picks in exchange for picks and Russell Westbrook. 18 months later, in November 2020, Paul was on the move again. This time he was the core piece in a massive player trade that sent him to Phoenix. Of course, Paul now finds himself in the Bay Area after Phoenix traded him to Washington, who then traded him to Golden State.

Read More: Chris Paul Ejection Deepens Beef With Veteran Ref Scott Foster

North West’s Basketball Skills Have Fans Revisiting Kanye’s Chris Paul Claims

Meanwhile, a recent TikTok by North West showing off some impressive dribbling ability has been met with a wave of hilarious reactions from fans. While many people were impressed by West’s ball handling, more than a few commenters couldn’t help but crack some jokes. “CP3 a good trainer yea,” one fan wrote. The short comment refers to claims that Kanye West made in 2022 that Kim Kardashian had cheated on him with Chris Paul. No proof that the rumor was true ever emerged, but it is one that has stuck with fans.

Another avenue of comments surrounded North’s apparent readiness to join the NBA. Many fans commented that she had better off-hand control than the Celtics’ Jaylen Brown. Meanwhile, several others said that North could start for the Pistons already. However, of course, there were a few haters on hand to dismiss North’s ability. The full video of North’s impressive skills can be found below. What do you think of her game? Let us know in the comments.

Read More: Kim Kardashian Says Failing The Baby Bar Three Times Helped Her Bond With North West

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Idaho Halts Execution of Thomas Creech Due to IV Line Complications

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Idaho Halts Execution of Thomas Creech Due to IV Line Complications

In a dramatic turn of events, the state of Idaho halted the execution of death row inmate Thomas Creech after officials encountered difficulties in setting up an intravenous (IV) line for administering lethal injection drugs. The incident has sparked renewed debate over the ethics and practicality of capital punishment, raising questions about the reliability of execution methods and the humaneness of the process.

Thomas Creech, convicted of murder in 1983, was scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution. However, as the execution procedure began, corrections officials encountered unexpected challenges in establishing a suitable IV line, which is crucial for delivering the lethal drugs effectively. Despite multiple attempts by medical personnel, including several failed efforts to insert the IV line in Creech’s arms, the procedure could not be completed.

The difficulties in setting up the IV line forced prison authorities to postpone the execution indefinitely, marking the first time in Idaho’s history that an execution has been halted due to technical complications. The incident has reignited the debate over the use of lethal injection as a method of execution, with critics pointing to concerns about the efficacy and humaneness of the procedure.

Proponents of capital punishment argue that lethal injection is a more humane alternative to traditional methods such as hanging or electrocution. However, recent botched executions, including the high-profile case of Clayton Lockett in Oklahoma in 2014, have cast doubt on the reliability of lethal injection as a means of carrying out the death penalty. Instances of prolonged suffering and complications during executions have raised serious questions about the constitutionality and morality of the practice.

The case of Thomas Creech underscores the inherent challenges and uncertainties associated with carrying out executions, even in states where capital punishment is legal. The inability to complete the execution due to IV-line complications highlights the potential for human error and the limitations of medical technology in administering lethal injection drugs.

In response to the incident, advocates for death row inmates have called for a reevaluation of Idaho’s execution protocols and a moratorium on executions until the issues surrounding lethal injection can be adequately addressed. They argue that the botched execution of Thomas Creech illustrates the need for greater transparency and accountability in the administration of capital punishment, as well as the need to explore alternative methods of carrying out death sentences.

As the debate over the death penalty continues to evolve, the case of Thomas Creech serves as a sobering reminder of the complex legal, ethical, and logistical challenges inherent in the administration of capital punishment. The inability to proceed with Creech’s execution due to IV line complications has once again brought into question the legitimacy and viability of the death penalty in modern society.

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Andre 3000’s “New Blue Sun”: OutKast Icon Shares Big Boi’s Reaction, Talks Making More Rap Music

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Andre 3000 and Big Boi paved the way for many of today’s hip-hop superstars thanks to their tireless work together in OutKast. Of course, recent years have seen the pair turn their energy toward solo projects, though they remain supportive of each other in all that they do. During a new interview with High Snobiety, 3 Stacks revealed what his partner in rhyme thought of last year’s New Blue Sun flute album, along with some other interesting music updates.

“He was smiling. He was like, ‘Man… I played it for a lot of buddies, even my son. They were like, ‘It’s the real thing. It’s not a mimic.’ You really did this,’” Andre told the outlet of Big Boi. Elsewhere, the prolific creative played his work for other pals like Tyler, The Creator and Frank Ocean. “We’re all sitting there listening to it. I’m wondering what the young people’s opinions would be. And I’m so happy that what I’m hearing is really good feedback.”

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Andre 3000 Chats with High Snobiety About His Flute Album and Future Music

When asked about the possibility of returning to writing rhymes, 3000 sounded hopeful. “I would love to make a rap album. I just think it’d be an awesome challenge to do a fire-a** album at 48 years old,” he noted. “That’s probably one of the hardest things to do! I would love to do that. That’s the cool thing about my whole ride; it really is a ride.”

Andre 3000 knew that not everyone who loves the rest of his discography would understand his vision for New Blue Sun. Still, the response has been positive enough for the OutKast member to take his instrumental LP out on tour over the past few weeks, and perform some of his songs on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert back in January. Read all about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Read More: Andre 3000 Performs “That Night In Hawaii When I Turned Into A Panther…” On “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”: Watch

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Tom Brady Runs Faster 40-Yard Dash Than His Combine Time

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Who says you don’t get better with age? Certainly not Tom Brady. In a recent shoot with his NoBull company, a 46-year-old Brady ran the 40-yard dash. However, when overlaid with footage from his 2000 NFL Combine outing, it turns out Brady was faster at 46 than he was at 22. Brady’s time was clocked at 5.12 and 5.18, both faster than his 5.28 time in 2000. Brady’s business partner joked that if he had ran that time in 2000, he would have gone much earlier than the sixth round.

However, Brady isn’t the only person running exceptional 40-yard times. Footage emerged appearing to back up Katt Williams’ claim on Club Shay Shay suggesting that he can run a sub-4.50 40-yard dash. In the video, Williams is seen running the 40-yard dash in 4.47. That’s the same time that first-round pick Sauce Gardner ran in 2022. It appears that Williams wasn’t kidding about keeping himself in good shape. This was later used by Williams’ fans, who mocked Kevin Hart for injuring himself running the 40-yard dash.

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Tom Brady’s Camp Calls Cap On Gisele Bundchen’s Joaquim Valente Dating Timeline

Meanwhile, sources within Tom Brady’s camp have disputed claims that his ex-wife has only been seeing her rumored new beau since June 2023. “They should add 2021 after June. Then the headline would be accurate,” the sources told TMZ. The move came in response to news that Bundchen, per her own team, said that she had been dating martial arts instructor Joaquim Valente since June 2023.

Valente has been close with the Bradys for around two years. Both Brady’s children as well as Bundchen herself have trained with him. However, things between Bundchen and Valente appeared to get a lot less platonic after she officially split from Brady. “When they announced divorce in October 2022, Gisele fled to Costa Rica for 2 months. Joaquim flew there with her for 2 months. She takes her jiu-jitsu training seriously. LOL,” one source wrote in a message to TMZ.

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Woman Injured During Diddy & Shyne Altercation In 1999 Claims Puff Shot Her

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Diddy’s latest lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and much more started another media firestorm this week. Moreover, many celebrities reacted to this news, whether they were named in this new legal filing or not. One of them is Natania Reuben, who was shot in the face in a 1999 New York club altercation involving the Bad Boy mogul that prosecutors ended up blaming Shyne for. Not only does she claim that Sean Combs was the one to shoot her, but that he ended up harassing her in the years since. It’s a very long clip with a lot of allegations and claims about previous lawsuits and this incident from nearly 25 years ago.

Furthermore, for those unaware, this caused a strain in Diddy and Shyne’s relationship, one that they ended up working out. “Let me tell you why that is of utmost importance to me,” Reuben explained. “Because I am the woman he shot in the face in that December 27, 1999 Club New York shooting. I have told everyone ad nauseam since then, even the surgeon who did the surgery to take the bullet, I got shot in my face with a 9 mm hollow-point bullet called a cop killer.

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Diddy’s New Lawsuit Causes Shooting Victim To Speak Out: Watch

“I literally told everyone and never changed what I said,” she continued concerning Diddy. “I watched him, I got [shot] in the face, I watched him fire the gun. I’ve said it all this time. Even the surgeon who did my surgery testified in the criminal trial that while they were putting me under [anesthesia]. I was screaming, ‘Puffy [shot] me in the face.’… Everybody knew he did it, but he paid off the club bouncer and all these other people to hide the video. That’s his MO.”

Meanwhile, a lot of folks are discussing the New York music executive’s relationship with other rappers and industry peers. For example, his alleged ties to Meek Mill caused a lot of sadly homophobic discussion on the Internet. Hopefully the conversation redirects to the actual crimes on the line here. For more news and the latest updates on Diddy, check back in with HNHH.

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