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Eminem Slated To Kick Off The 2024 VMAs

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Whether you agree with it or not, Eminem has been having quite the 2024. At 51 years young, the Detroit icon put out his eagerly awaited The Death of Slim Shady back in July and it did serious numbers. It moved around 287,000 units and debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 200. Sure, it may have been an inconsistent record, but to be able to do that at this point in his storied career is nothing to sneeze at. Elsewhere, Marshall Mathers became just the second rapper ever to eclipse 50 billion streams. So, yes Eminem has been shattering the mold in multiple ways this year and pretty soon. But he’ll even have another opportunity to do so on Wednesday, September 11.

According to Billboard, he is up for eight nominations at the 2024 VMAs, and six of them are thanks to “Houdini”. They are: “video of the year, best hip-hop, best direction, best editing, best visual effects, and song of the summer”. Then, the other two categories are “artist of the year, and VMAs most iconic performance”. The latter is due to his outing in his debut year of 1999 when Eminem hit the stage to play “Guilty Conscience” and “My Name Is”. If he wins just one of them, he will then possess the most wins by any male artist at the show.

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Eminem Hasn’t Opened Up The VMAs Since 2010

He already commands the most hardware for any MC, but that will be another impressive feat for sure. In addition to the potential of taking home a lot of awards, Eminem will also be performing once again. However, he’s doing something he hasn’t done in nearly a decade and a half. He will be tasked with opening up the VMAs right for the first time since 2010 when he rapped “Not Afraid” and “Love The Way You Lie” alongside Rihanna. The Death of Slim Shady will be getting its inaugural run on TV, too, so that should be something to look out for as well.

What are your thoughts on Eminem being picked to open the 2024 VMAs? What songs do you think he will perform to kick off the award show? Do you think they should have selected someone else, 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 Eminem. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Ari Lennox Calls Rod Wave Out For Not Defending Her Amid Their Tour Audience’s Attacks To Her

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For those unaware, Ari Lennox faced a lot of negativity from audiences on Rod Wave’s Nostalgia tour, whether it was a bottle thrown at her and displaying mean messages to her. She had previously spoke on her experiences, but following a similar incident that happened to Flo Milli on Gunna’s tour recently, she’s speaking out against her trek mate this time. “Flo Milli I’m sorry this happened to you,” the Dreamville artist wrote. “You are a beautiful and incredibly talented woman. Some of these people can be so damn cruel.

“Maybe I could’ve gotten over some of Rod Wave’s evil, racist and demonic fans. But what made it even worse is Rod saying nothing in my defense,” Ari Lennox continued. “Privately or publicly. The only reason we met was because we ran into each other in a Hotel Lobby after constant efforts of me trying to share my gratefulness for the opportunity. I never had issues with fans being violent or evil towards me while opening up for legendary singers and legendary hip hop acts. Those were some of the best tours of my life and really taught me how to sing better.

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Ari Lennox Claims Rod Wave Never Addressed Poor Treatment On Tour

“I’m use to men rarely defending me publicly, but it was a triggering experience nonetheless,” Ari Lennox went on. “I thought I was accepting an opportunity to network, connect and make a friend. But I’ve learned this industry is heartless. Rarely will you find real friends and lifelong connections in it. Life is also like that lol. I am extremely aware that I am not entitled to any friendship or connection or greeting or protection or anything from anybody. Im aware that my abandonment issues and wanting to be loved and accepted cause me to take rejection a lot harder than the usual person.

“I was so blessed to be protected and spoiled by Dreamville on those tours,” Ari Lennox concluded. “I didn’t know how easy I had it. And I’m also aware that half of the mess I end up in I’m solely responsible for. Doesn’t make the disrespect feel good or valid. To protect my peace I will never open up for a soul again. STOP disrespecting openers. STOP creating excuses as to why these openers get violated on stage ‘maybe she shouldn’t have been on that tour?’ This makes the disrespect and violence to black women valid? Headliners, protect your openers.”

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Lil Durk Brings 20 Kids On Stage To Perform “All My Life” And Gifts Them $100 In Cash

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Lil Durk is someone who has grown into a bonafide superstar over the last couple of years. Although he started out as a pioneer in the Chicago drill scene, he has been able to find mainstream success. Co-signs from the biggest rappers in the entire world have given him huge gains. Overall, he can make his albums go number one while also being one of the most streamed rappers in the world. It has been incredible to watch this growth take place, and there is no doubt that fans have loved growing alongside him.

As it stands, Lil Durk is currently on the Its All A Blur – Big As The What tour with J. Cole and Drake. He is the opener for the two, and he has been trying to do something special with every new city he visits. In fact, that is exactly what he was able to accomplish while heading to Pittsburgh. In the news report below, you can see that Durk brought 20 kids from a local school on stage. Moreover, after their performance, he gave the kids $100 and they looked mesmerized by the cash.

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Lil Durk Gives Back

As the person in charge of the kids explained, Durk was extremely gracious with them. He was eager to meet with them and speak to them directly. Not to mention, giving them all $100 each turned out to be a sweet gesture that they will all remember for a very long time. Hopefully, they spend it on something nice for themselves, as they most definitely deserve it.

Let us know what you think of this latest move by Lil Durk, in the comments section below. We also want to know your favorite songs and albums from the artist. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Chris Brown & Tyla Clowned By Fans For Picture Together

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Chris Brown recently hit up Tyla’s birthday party on Tuesday night (January 30), and fans may remember the two’s musical ties. Moreover, she opened up for his Under The Influence tour in Europe last year, and their sets’ blends of pop, R&B, amapiano, Afrobeat, and so much more results in a lot of chemistry. But based on a particular snap from the “Water” singer’s b-day bash, fans think that chemistry is not exactly photogenic. “They both look a mess here,” one fan commented under a post featuring the picture on Twitter, with another adding, “See this is why nobody likes y’all bc the hell would you post him looking like that.”

Of course, this is all just mean jokes and assumptions online, because the camera is a sneaky backstabber sometimes. Many other videos and photos of the event show Chris Brown and Tyla in a more flattering light, if you thought the first one was unflattering to begin with. Regardless, it’s an irrelevant conversation to have about two superstars, especially ones whose visual presentations are key to their appeal and success. The South African rising star has a new project on the way, and we’re sure that she will treat her visuals with care, so why are we pressed about the random picture that someone else took?

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That aside, there’s been a lot to discuss in the headlines recently when it comes to Chris Brown, as is unfortunately the case given his often controversial takes or ever-present history of abuse. No matter what you think of that, it’s at least heartening to see that the recent discussion revolves around something as simple as a rap beef. He and Quavo have been at odds for a while now, and a recent run-in at Paris Fashion Week confirmed that it’s ongoing. Hopefully they can patch things up eventually, but to be honest, it doesn’t seem that serious to begin with.

Fans React

Meanwhile, the 22-year-old artist will likely continue to enjoy her rapid success, including a follow-back from Drake. She knew this would come eventually, and to see this manifestation is always satisfying for a young creative. Let’s just hope that fans don’t make such a fuss about a pic amid their more relevant exploits. For more news and the latest updates on Chris Brown and Tyla, log back into HNHH.

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Ari Lennox Dons A Helmet At Her Show After Bottle-Throwing Incident

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Ari Lennox recently learned the hard way that it’s not the best time to be a live performer right now. Moreover, we’ve seen a pretty common trend of concertgoers throwing things at artists for various reasons, of which most of them are quite disruptive or disrespectful. For example, as she opened up for Rod Wave on his tour recently, someone in the crowd threw a water bottle at her, which caused her to pop off on whoever did it quite aggressively– and understandably. However, it seems like the Dreamville singer found a temporary and fashionable security solution to this risk. During her opening set on this tour on Thursday night (November 30) in Oakland, she wore a helmet to protect herself from any serious flinging.

Furthermore, this happened as footage emerged of security confronting the girl who threw the bottle at Ari Lennox. In fact, they hilariously gave the bottle back to her, so perhaps even the strictest of guards keeps things professional where most of us would’ve thrown the bottle away. Regardless, she joked whether she should keep the helmet on, and it seems like her set went swimmingly after that. Not bad for someone who is typically known for bubbly and positive music to go from full-on fronting to playful aloofness.

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Ari Lennox Performs In A Helmet After Bottle Rant: Watch

Regardless, the “Get Close” singer recently acknowledged that these opening concerts have actually been quite difficult for her for a myriad of reasons. For example, she told Angela Yee during an interview that she notices how the crowd is there for Rod Wave’s more melancholy material, whereas she’s there to have a good time. “It’s hard,” Ari Lennox expressed. “It is because I’m opening up for young people and… You know what I realized? I think my music is a little too happy. And I mean no shade, right? But it’s too like, ‘Pressure,’ and his is, like, different. So, I think the people are just like, ‘What the hell is this happy s**t on here?’”

Meanwhile, the Washington, D.C. native is still as great of a performer as ever, and it’s great to see her overcome this with a smile on her face. As difficult as performing is for many artists, it’s also a trial by fire that they can choose to fuel or control. Let’s just hope that she doesn’t have to wear that helmet out of necessity, and perhaps uses it as a style statement. On that note, stay posted on HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Ari Lennox.

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Finesse2Tymes Show Results In Fight

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While live concerts tend to be wild, there’s always the chance that they could go a bit too far. A fight broke out at Finesse2Tymes’ show at club BLVD Nights in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday (January 27). However, the altercation between the event’s promoter and its opening act occurred before Finesse’s scheduled show time.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 29: Finesse2Tymes visits SiriusXM Studios on November 29, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)

Moreover, DJ Rocky Montana explained the situation after videos of the fight went viral.

“No Finesse had not hit the stage yet,” he expressed in a statement to XXL. “The altercation was between me and an opening artist. The artist (2) went over their stage time and didn’t want to leave the stage. One artist walked up on me and got dropped then as I got my stance back together and waited to see which artist would rush and [that’s] when one of the artists tackled me and attempted to hit me while I was down however he wasn’t connecting with any punches.”

Fortunately, the incident reportedly resulted in no injuries. Still, videos online show how nasty things got on stage. Furthermore, they show Montana walking up to one of the artists performing while music plays. Then, the artist tackles him to the ground and punches him several times. Later, more people get involved, with some trying to break things up and others throwing punches left and right.

Despite the fight’s intensity, it’s unfortunately not the only endangering situation to happen to the Memphis rapper recently. One of his recent concerts halted after a shooting broke out, resulting in three injuries. While they luckily weren’t life-threatening, it’s sad to see a year in concerts begin with potentially tragic events.

For what it’s worth, it’s unclear whether Finesse got to perform after this incident. While some recent videos on Twitter of him performing might be from that show, it’s hard to say.

Still, what did you think of Finesse2Tymes’ Kansas City show preempted by a fight on stage? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below and check out our interview with him here. Also, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest events, live show stories, and hopefully more positive news in live hip-hop.

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