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Jay-Z Collabs With Coffee Table Book Brand To Officially Release “The Book Of Hov”

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Do you remember The Book of Hov exhibit at the Brooklyn Library last year? Well, if you do, then you may remember the actual hardcover that was on display there from July to December. Fans now have access to purchase that very title on the website of the luxury coffee table book company, Assouline. According to Uproxx, they are the same publisher that helped put together the physical copy Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums list that made headlines earlier this year. Right now, you can pre order The Book Of HOV: A Tribute on their site here. There are actually a few ways to purchase it, three to be exact.

There is the standard version, which will run you $120, with the estimated shipping date being tomorrow. That is for all editions by the way. The description of the book reads, “This Assouline title immortalizes the groundbreaking exhibition, featuring thousands of archival pieces from JAY-Z’s career—original recording masters, stage wear, interviews, awards, and rare photos.” It then continues, “Organized into eight chapters inspired by JAY-Z’s lyrics, the book explores his artistry, entrepreneurship, and activism, showcasing nearly 700 images alongside essays that contextualize his cultural impact.”

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Then, there is an “ultimate” edition, and that really drives up the price. It’s a mind-melting $2,000 and it’s more than just an alternate cover or something. “Presented in a luxurious clamshell case, this striking volume spans 432 pages with over 675 illustrations. The Book of HOV showcases it all—from the guitar JAY-Z played at Glastonbury (the first rapper on that legendary stage) to Daniel Arsham’s “HOV Hands” sculpture, his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame award (as the first solo hip-hop inductee), and hundreds of paper planes bearing dreams from NYC schoolchildren.”

Its description continues on, “More than a multi-hyphenate, JAY-Z redefines possibility, proving you can set your intention and create your own story. Each Ultimate Edition includes white gloves and a signature canvas tote.” Then, there is an even more exclusive version which is listed at “price per request,” so we can only imagine how much that might be. There’s only going to be five copies to go into production. Overall, if you’re in need of a gift for a hip-hop historian, this might be it.

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Yak Gotti’s Mother Delivers Powerful & Emotional Message After Her Son Had All Charges Dropped

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Several hours ago, Atlanta rapper and member of Young Thug’s YSL label, Yak Gotti received some incredible news. According to some court video from DJ Akademiks, he would be found not guilty on all charges. “You have been found not guilty on all charges,” the judge read to him and his attorney, Douglas Weinstein. Given how turbulent this entire RICO case has been, all he could do was thank God with a prayer. He was one of two remaining defendants to await a verdict after refusing to take a guilty plea deal. It was a risky decision to do so, but it seemed like he was very confident. In fact, Weinstein even told the media that Gotti “fully intends to take this to the jury and get our not guilty verdicts and go home.”

That is exactly what happened today, although it was a slog to the finish line. Just hours before his court appearance, Gotti was stabbed and suffered “minor injuries.” But that has to be one of the last things on his mind, and especially his mother’s. Independent court reporter Meghann Cunniff managed to speak with or attend a public address by the rapper’s caretaker, and it was an emotional moment.

Yak Gotti’s Mother Was By Her Son’s Side The Whole Way

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Just like Yak Gotti, she is incredibly overwhelmed with happiness and relief. You can hear that tremble in her voice as she speaks to media with tremendous power. “I stood down- 10 toes down -every day,” she began. “Every day. Day in, day out. I stood by my son. It was his decision to not take the plea, and I said, ‘Whatever you wanna do, I wanna do.”

The longer she speaks the more emotional she gets and it’s just a real amazing moment. “I prayed… thanked God for all the supporters all over the world… I appreciate the love.” She continues, “My stood up 30 months, my son stood up and we was victorious… I’m thankful I never gave up on my son, never. He said, ‘Mama im not takin’ it, I’m standin’ up.’ And I stood right by him every day.” Her close friends/family are there during this incredible message and it’s so moving. Overall, all we can say is we are happy to see this end for everyone involved.

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Young Thug’s Dad Goes Off On “Piece Of Sh*t” District Attorney After YSL RICO Trial Wraps Up

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Young Thug’s father, Jeffrey Williams Sr., reaffirmed his disdain for Georgia’s District Attorney, Fani WIllis, after the YSL RICO trial finally concluded on Tuesday afternoon. Speaking with reporters outside of the courtroom where Yak Gotti was found not guilty, Williams Sr. discussed his prior criticism of Willis.

Williams Sr. began by saying that Thug is doing “great” after getting out of jail. “We’re still fighting out here,” he said. “It’s not over for us. I got another son and a grandson that was arrested about this case that I’m still fighting for.” When asked if he still resents the Georgia district attorney’s office, he explained, “I still feel the same way. It’s a piece of sh*t. We gotta get those people out of there. We want to continue to have justice, we gotta get them out of there.”

Young Thug Performs During The Grammy Awards

February 10, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Young Thug performs with Camila Cabello during the 61st Annual GRAMMY. Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY NETWORK

As for his previous criticism of the D.A.’s office, he said shortly after Thug’s release: “But the work that we need to do, foremost, for the city of Atlanta, Fulton County, we need to get rid of the poison that’s in our system — and that’s the District Attorney’s Office. So, vote [for] Courtney Kramer. I support Courtney Kramer to the fullest. I feel like she’s the best person for the job and it’s not because of what she said about us, it’s because she said that and she was in my company and never knew who I was.”

Young Thug Reflects On The YSL RICO Trial

Young Thug ended up taking a plea deal in the case back in October that resulted in another 15 years of probation. Other restrictions include being banned from the Metro Atlanta area for 10 years, not being able to make gang-related music, and more. Check out Williams Sr.’s latest comments on the YSL RICO trial below.

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Top5 Reacts To Kendrick Lamar Performing In Canada With An Absurd Take

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

On June 12, Kendrick Lamar will be performing GNX in Toronto, Canada at the Rogers Centre with SZA alongside him. When that day eventually arrives, it’s going to be very interesting what sort of developments come out of that for obvious reasons. However, the juicy side stories are already rolling out today just hours after Lamar announced the Grand National Tour. Top5, a local Canadian rapper who’s been team Drake all the way, has recently reacted to this grand reveal. He’s made it abundantly clear how much he despises Lamar, and you could argue he might dislike him just as much as The Boy. His opinions on the Compton MC are almost always against the grain and this one is no different.

This Grand National trek is a stadium tour. Therefore, it’s going to require a lot of security, perhaps medical personnel, and other forms of support. It’s an essential thing for every concert venue to have, no matter how big or small the artist is. So, with that in mind, this take from Top5 will assuredly drive you nuts. He feels that he will start to have some respect for Kendrick Lamar if he doesn’t have any sort of protection.

Top5 Gets Roasted Over An Open Flame For His Kendrick Lamar Tweet

Writing on an Instagram Story post, he says, “I’ll respect him if he comes with no police escort… ” The internet has been quick to point out how asinine that request is. “Bro it’s not a small show it’s a f***ing stadium people are so ret****d,” one X user replies. “Meanwhile drake got the Canadian military at his house” another points out.

At this point, it’s a little difficult to take what Top5 says seriously, especially with how much he backs Drake. Kendrick supporters also made that a point of observation in their roast session. “DIS MF AINT GON DO S*** & HE KNOW DRAKE NEVER GON FEAT. HIM ON A ALBUM LIKE KENDRICK DID TO HIS HOMIES.” It’s going to be a major talking point next summer and this tour date couldn’t come any sooner.

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Cassie Reportedly Tried To Settle Diddy Allegations Privately Before Bombshell Lawsuit

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cassie reportedly attempted to settle her allegations against Diddy privately with her ex-boyfriend before filing her bombshell lawsuit against him. Attorney and legal commentator Donte Mills made the claim while discussing the case for Law & Crime’s upcoming three-episode podcast series, The Rise and Fall of Diddy.

“She came to him before she filed [any] lawsuit and said, ‘I believed I was wronged by you,’” Mills alleged, according to a preview of the series obtained by The Guardian on Monday. “And she gave him an opportunity to settle the case before she brought [a] lawsuit.” He further alleged: “I know that both Sean Combs’ attorneys and Cassie’s attorneys were in conversation, in talks, to see if they can resolve the lawsuit, but they were not able to and those settlement negotiations fell through.” Cassie’s attorney, Douglas Wigdor, previously alleged Diddy offered his client “eight figures” in an attempt to “silence her.”

Diddy Poses With Cassie During Puff Daddy & The Family Bad Boy Reunion Tour

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 21: Cassie (L) and Sean “Diddy” Combs aka Puff Daddy pose backstage during the Puff Daddy and The Family Bad Boy Reunion Tour presented by Ciroc Vodka and Live Nation at Barclays Center on May 21, 2016, in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Cassie and Diddy ended up settling the lawsuit just one day after the initial public filing. “I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control,” she said in a statement at the time. “I want to thank my family, fans and lawyers for their unwavering support.” Diddy also addressed the settlement through his attorney: “We have decided to resolve this matter amicably. I wish Cassie and her family all the best. Love.”

That was far from the end of Diddy’s legal troubles, however. Over the course of the next year, countless alleged victims came forward with allegations about the Bad Boy mogul. Authorities also arrested him on charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering in September. He’s already pleaded not guilty and denied all the allegations against him. His trial will kick off in May 2025.

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Serena Williams Firmly Rebukes Accusations About Bleaching Her Skin

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Serena Williams firmly shot down rumors about bleaching her skin while discussing her beauty routine during a recent Instagram Live session for her Wyn Beauty brand. The clarification comes after a recent video from her daughter’s school play went viral and sparked all kinds of fan theories.

“And no, for you haters out there, I do not bleach my skin,” she said. “There is a thing called sunlight and in that sunlight, you get different colors. And, if I’m not posting and recorrecting my pictures and posting from my daughter’s– she had a play that I was volunteering on and had stage makeup on. Yes, I’m calling you out on this because it is ridiculous that everyone’s like, ‘Oh, she bleaches her skin.’ I’m a dark Black woman and I love who I am and I love how I look. And, that’s just not my thing. If people do it, that’s their thing and they have every opportunity and they should. I don’t judge. But you guys do. That’s what this world is about and I stay in my lane, the non-judgy one.”

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Serena Williams Attends The Olympic Games

PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 04: Serena Williams attends the Men’s Singles Gold medal match on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Roland Garros on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images)

The explanation wasn’t enough for some fans. When DJ Akademiks reposted the comments, one user on Instagram wrote: “Shawty is 3 shades lighter than she was in the 90s and early 2000s. She cappin.” Another remarked: “Am I tripping or is her face two different colors in this very video?”

Serena Williams Clarifies Rumors About Skin Bleaching

Williams has been open about the beauty treatments she’s gotten in the past. Back in June, she revealed she had work done on her stomach scars after welcoming her two daughters. Check out Serena Williams’ full response to the accusations below.

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Jay-Z’s Luxury Weed Brand In Reported Dire Financial Straits

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Millionaires and billionaires are not going to flawlessly exceed at everything they put their minds to. You can tie that fact to Jay-Z, one of hip-hop’s most successful entrepreneurs. According to HipHopNMore and SFGate, his luxury weed company, Monogram, is in serious peril financially speaking. Hov launched the brand in 2020 and was named the brand’s Chief Brand Strategist. The California-based cannabis supplier was kickstarted in a big and flashy way. Magazines like GQ, Vogue, and Vanity Fair featuring it front and center really helped get the word out.

Moreover, some of the debut promotion included a lavish photoshoot at the Frank Sinatra house in Palm Springs helped get this target audience established pretty quickly. But it turns out that that over $500 million investment was a mistake on the part of its overseer, The Parent Company (ironic name). Both outlets have gathered that Monogram was supposed to make around $300 million in its inaugural year.

Will Jay-Z Have To Shut Down Monogram’s Operations?

CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 30: Inductee Jay-Z speaks onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame )

However, Jay-Z and his partners were nowhere near that mark. In fact, TPCO had a net loss of $587 million. Obviously, they had to move on from the New York rapping legend’s project. They did, and Gold Flora decided to give Jay-Z a chance. However, that also backfired, as the newer parent company was also struggling mightily. They were also losing return on their investment, losing around $56 million.

Additionally, Gold Flora’s debts were well over their assets at $60 million. Since Monogram’s inception, they have accused of smuggling, allegedly failing to pay invoices, as well as allegedly owing a weed farm around $200,000. Overall, Monogram’s faults were expected by those in the cannabis industry. Seth Yakatan, an investor in this field, told SFGate that general reviews are uninspiring. “Monogram was supposed to be an ultra-premium product, and I don’t know anyone who tried it and thought it was anything more than mid-tier.”

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Christian Combs Served Papers As Alleged Sexual Assault Lawsuit Moves Forward

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Christian Combs is now facing allegations of assault, battery, sexual assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. A woman named Grace O’Marcaigh had recently her filing delivered to Diddy’s son at his father’s Miami mansion, according to a new report from InTouch Weekly. In the lawsuit, O’Marcaigh claims to have worked as a stewardess aboard a yacht Diddy chartered in July 2022. She alleges it was a “chaotic” scene involving “drug use” and “sex work.”

She alleges that Christian became “inappropriately interested” in her at the time and repeatedly pressured her into sexual acts. At one point, he allegedly cornered her in a room and revealed his erection before someone else walked in, allowing her to escape. “[Grace] was quite scared and realized she was in a very dangerous situation. [Grace] was also feeling the effect of the tequila shots and quickly suspected that the tequila was spiked,” the suit reads.

Christian Combs During Diddy’s Bail Hearing

The son of Sean “Diddy” Combs, King Combs (L) and his grandmother Janice. Combs (R) arrive at federal court during Sean “Diddy.” Combs’ bail hearing on November 22, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

When O’Marcaigh originally filed the lawsuit back in April, Aaron Dyer, an attorney for both Christian and his father, said in a statement: “This is just another lewd and meritless claim from Tyrone Blackburn — just like what he filed in the Rodney Jones lawsuit, which he still has not served. This complaint is filled with the same kind of manufactured lies and irrelevant facts we’ve come to expect from Blackburn. This is exactly why the federal judge in New York slapped him two days ago for a ‘pattern of behavior’ in ‘improperly [filing] cases in federal court to garner media attention, embarrass defendants with salacious allegations, and pressure defendants to settle quickly,’ and why he was referred to the disciplinary committee in the Southern District of New York. We will be filing a motion to dismiss this outrageous claim.”

The lawsuit against Christian comes as Diddy remains behind bars in Brooklyn while awaiting trial in his case for alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. He’s previously pleaded not guilty and attempted to get out on bond on several occasions. His trial will kick off in May 2025.

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Nike SB Dunk Low “Dark Smoke Grey” Gets A Release Date

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Official photos have been unveiled for the Nike SB Dunk Low “Dark Smoke Grey,” with a confirmed release date on the horizon. This upcoming pair features a vibrant yellow gum sole, adding a bold pop of color. The suede upper combines a deep black base with contrasting grey overlays, creating a sleek and contemporary aesthetic. The black foundation offers a timeless appeal, while the grey accents introduce a refined depth. The premium suede material further elevates the design, ensuring a polished and high-quality finish.

Perfect for both skateboarding and everyday wear, the Nike SB Dunk Low “Dark Smoke Grey” boasts functionality alongside style. A cushioned insole and padded collar provide essential comfort and support for extended use. As a staple in sneaker culture, the Nike SB Dunk Low continues to impress with its durable construction and versatile design. The “Dark Smoke Grey” colorway maintains these iconic features, pairing them with a fresh and modern color palette. With its official release date now set, excitement is building among fans eager to add this sophisticated sneaker to their collection.

“Dark Smoke Grey” Nike SB Dunk Low

The sneakers showcase a yellow gum outsole paired with a sail-colored midsole. Additionally, the uppers are constructed from black suede, complemented by dark smoke grey suede overlays. Moreover, a black leather Nike Swoosh adorns the sides. Black laces complete the design, while Nike branding is likely featured on both the tongues and heels.

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Sneaker News reports that the Nike SB Dunk Low “Dark Smoke Grey” is going to drop on December 10th. Also, the retail price is expected to be $115 when they release. Excitement is building as fans eagerly await the drop. With its sleek design and premium materials, this colorway is generating major buzz. Additionally, the bold yellow gum sole adds a vibrant edge. Each detail elevates the sneaker’s appeal. Anticipation is at an all-time high.

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50 Cent Playfully Trolls Tony Yayo While Throwing Shade At Drake

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent poked fun at Tony Yayo in a new video on Instagram, trolling him during a recent trip on a private jet. In a clip captioned, “My life behind the scenes,” 50 catches Yayo listening to music on his headphones. “You get a pass if you listening to Kendrick sh*t,” 50 said. After pulling off Yayo’s headphones, he joked: “N***a, that’s Drake. That’s Drake you got in there.”

Fans in the comments section have been loving 50’s post. “Yayo the only man allowed to shout back at 50 cent,” one user joked with laughing emojis. Another celebrated 50’s legacy. “I used to not like you just because I was naive and from The west coast and the game dissed you. As I got older I realize you were the true OG and have done way more than game as ever done in his career. You a definition of a true OG,” they wrote.

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50 Cent & Tony Yayo Perform Together In Brooklyn

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 10: (L-R) 50 Cent and Tony Yayo perform onstage during the 50 Cent: The Final Lap Tour at Barclays Center on August 10, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

The Drake trolling is surprising from 50, considering he’s previously defended the Toronto rapper in his feud against Kendrick Lamar. “I was telling him, it’s not him,” 50 Cent recalled during an interview with Billboard. “I’m listening on the outskirts, it’s not you. Don’t let yourself think that for a second. On some real sh*t, I said, ‘They said you lost, okay. Well what did you lose?’ What exactly did he lose if he got $300 something million on his last tour? You didn’t lose a motherf**king thing, man.”

50 Cent Pokes Fun At Tony Yayo

Lamar dropped his new album, GNX, last month. He’s planning on embarking on a stadium tour with SZA to promote the project in 2025. Check out 50 Cent’s trolling of Tony Yayo below.

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