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Meek Mill Not Ashamed That He Cried On The News While Celebrating Probation Reform Bill

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Meek Mill has refused to let anyone shame him after he was seen crying while announcing a major legislative victory in his home state of Pennsylvania. “I don’t know how I cried on the news I ain’t even cry in my cell! I needed that!” Meek wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The comment was in response to the now-viral video of Meek announcing the passing of a new probation reform bill in Pennsylvania. In short, the bill amends the probation process, making it easier for incarcerated individuals to receive parole and probation as part of their rehabilitation. Furthermore, the bill also makes it harder for the state to send people back to jail for probation violations.

“People deserve a second chance. With this bill, we begin re-imagining probation as a pathway to rehabilitation rather than a cycle of punishment; we can restore dignity and empower individuals, and in turn, they will have a greater chance to regain their status as contributing members of our communities,” State Senator Anthony Williams said. Meek, along with JAY-Z’s REFORM Alliance, have been made supporters of the bill and bills like it around the country.

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Meek Mill’s “Cougar” Fantasy Goes Viral

Meek Mill has been going viral a lot recently. On the evening of November 10, Meek Mill told social media about one of his deepest fantasies. “I want an older rich freaky bad cougar…it’s my fantasy,” the 36-year-old rapper wrote. While X users were initially stunned, they quickly rallied to turn the post into one of that weekend’s biggest talking points. Several people took it as an opportunity to shoot their shot. “I’m 58 [heart eyes emoji],” one user replied.

However, the majority of replies fell into two distinct categories. First, there were people clowning on Meek for his horny posting. “Meek back in his insane tweeting bag,” one account wrote. Furthermore, many people replied with various highlighting their discomfort at the post. The second set of replies, other than people simply agreeing with Meek, were those making suggestions of “cougars” that Meek could pursue. Oprah, Kris Jenner, and even Hilary Clinton could all be found as recommendations for the rapper in the replies.

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Jay-Z & Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance Gets Pennsylvania Probation Bill Passed

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Jay-Z and Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance recently scored a major win in Pennsylvania, bringing a probation reform bill before Governor Josh Shapiro. Senate Bill 838 intends to reduce recidivism, making the state’s probation rules easier to follow. Shapiro has reportedly promised to sign the bill. “It’s long past time to reform our system as a whole and put responsible limits on probation terms,” he explained. “You’ve passed that bill before. And I hope you’ll do it again. Put it on my desk and I’ll sign it.”

Senate Bill 838 is “an Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for order of probation, for conditions of probation and for modification or revocation of order of probation and providing for probation review conference.”

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Senate Bill 838 Aims To Reduce Recidivism

Meek Mill and Jay-Z attend the Premiere Of NBA 2K13 With Cover Athletes And NBA Superstars at 40 / 40 Club on September 26, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage for 2K Sports)

Meek Mill shared a statement about what the bill means to him in a press release, reflecting on his own time on probation. “My experience on probation reflected millions of other stories that go unheard,” he says. “So when the world saw my case and the absurdity of sending people to prison for non-criminal technical violations, it sparked a movement. It’s an honor and a blessing to see this change come to my home state. I am deeply grateful to the lawmakers and advocates for their hard work over many years to get this done. Thank you, truly.”

In 2020, Jay-Z and Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance brought about a similar change in the state of California. “I want to thank Governor Newsom for his leadership in signing AB 1950, the most transformative probation bill in this country to date,” JAY-Z explained at the time. “This is a first step that I hope introduces a wave of much-needed change throughout the country.” What do you think of Jay-Z and Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance bringing Senate Bill 838 before Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro? What about the bill itself? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Law Enforcement Pause for a Picture After Capturing Escaped Pennsylvania Prisoner

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Pennsylvania prison escapee Danelo Cavalcante has been captured and will be arrained for a felony escape charge. Cavalcante will be housed in a state facility “for the foreseeable future.”

According to CNN, Cavalcante was in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in a stabbing. Cavalcante have led law enforcement on a two week manhunt, that have had numerous sightings from residents and the escapee managed to get his hands on a rifle.

After Cavalcante was apprehended, law enforcement took a picture with the man in custody.

Within the search peremiter for Cavalcante, he set off a burgular alarm, resulting in officers and an aircraft moving into the area. Lt. Colonel George Bivens states that aircraft picked up a heat signal around 1:00 a.m., but the searhc was placed on hold due to inclement weather. At 8:00 a.m. the search resumed in the area of the heat source and Cavalcante did not know he was surrounded until they sprung.

Cavalcante atempted to flee under an underbrush but was captured by a police dog and “forcibly taken into custody” with a “minor bite wound.”

“He was transported to our Avondale station for further processing and interview,” Bivens said. “And he will ultimately be transferred to a state correctional institute where he will be housed and begin to serve his life sentence.”

As far as the picture, Bivens says he did not mind as those men and women are “proud of their work.”

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Eem Triplin Claims Next-Up On New EP “STILL PRETTY”

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Eem Triplin’s come a long way since his viral performance at Rolling Loud in 2022 where he performed in front of 13 people in New York City. However, it seems like he won’t be entertaining small audiences for much longer. In the past year, he’s unleashed a string of singles including “AWKWARD FREESTYLE,” a record that earned him a glowing co-sign from Tyler, The Creator. Overall, he’s crafted a distinct sound for himself that draws influences from a range of artists to help form his dreamy soundscape.

The Johnston, PA artist has delivered a string of promising singles in the past few months. Records like “LET YOU KNOW” ft. $NOT became a full-circle moment from the days when he began working with $NOT and producing records like  “Revenge,” “Benzo,” and “Davanti.” However, since the beginning of the year, he dropped off singles like “Tell Me I’m Right” and “Walked In” to set the tone for his debut project. 

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Eem Triplin Unveils New Project 

This weekend, the rapper made a statement with the release of his latest body of work, STILL PRETTY, a 7-song project that showcases his versatility and consistency. Eem Triplin holds it down on his own across STILL PRETTY, producing a large portion of the project alongside BRYVN, Sauron, Dahi, Charlie Myles, and more. The moody beats and contagious melodies, paired with his playful wordplay, underscore Triplin’s distinct sound that we hope he’ll be expanding on even more throughout the rest of the year.

The release of STILL PRETTY comes in the midst of a busy year for Eem Triplin. The rapper already hit the road as an opener for Lucki and recently joined $NOT on the Get Busy or Die tour. He also performed at Rolling Loud Portugal and will hit the stage at the festival’s iterations in Germany and Miami. Check out STILL PRETTY above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

Tracklist

  1. FEEL BOUT ME
  2. WASTED TIMES
  3. TELL ME IM RIGHT
  4. S550
  5. WALKED IN
  6. WHAT DA OPP SAID
  7. WHAT DA HOE CRIED

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Boosie Badazz Praises Meek Mill After Recent Pardon

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Boosie Badazz shared praise for Meek Mill on Twitter, Saturday, after Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf pardoned the Philadelphia rapper. Wolf gave out pardons to a total of 369 recipients during the week.

“@MeekMill Mill GOT A PARDON!!,” Boosie wrote in his post. “THATS SUM Powefulshit [hands raised emoji]!! THATS REAL POWER!! U N YOUR TEAM CAN CHANGE LAWS N BRING ALOT OF REAL ONES HOME FROM PRISON WHO HAVE BEEN WRONGED!! KEEP GOING YOUNG KING [crown emoji] I BELIEVE YOU CAN MAKE SOME CHANGES FOR THE ONES GONE #mademesmilethismorning”

COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA – AUGUST 15: Boosie Badazz performs onstage during The Parking Lot Concert Series at Georgia International Convention Center on August 15, 2020 in College Park, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

In another post, Boosie further added: “LOUISIANA CAN I GET A PARDON?”

Meek had been convicted on firearms and drug charges back in 2008. He also received a two-to-four-year prison sentence for violating his probation a decade later.

I’m only gone do more for my community on god,” Meek wrote on social media after the pardon.

In total, Wolf has now pardoned 2,540 Pennsylvanians since taking office in 2015.

“I have taken this process very seriously — reviewing and giving careful thought to each and every one of these 2,540 pardons and the lives they will impact,” Wolf said in a statement. “Every single one of the Pennsylvanians who made it through the process truly deserves their second chance, and it’s been my honor to grant it.”

He continued: “A record prevents positive forward motion in a person’s life, and can spark a repetitive cycle of defeat. I firmly believe that with restored rights, pardoned Pennsylvanians prove themselves by stepping up and giving back to our communities.”

Check out Boosie Badazz’s tweets regarding Meek Mill below.

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U Of Idaho Stabbings: Suspect Reportedly In Custody After FBI Pennsylvania Arrest

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Some were certain that 2022 would end without any answers regarding the tragic University of Idaho stabbings. However, they were proven wrong on Friday (December 30), as a suspect has finally been taken into custody regarding the tragic slayings. According to CNN, the FBI made an arrest hours ago, and the Moscow Police Department is preparing for a news conference later this afternoon.

The new reports say that authorities tracked down the person of interest in northeastern Pennsylvania. Descriptions say he’s a man in his 20s, though no other information about potential motives or relations to the victims has been made public at this time.

The arrest follows yesterday’s (December 29) update from police, who say they’ve had upwards of 20,000 tips sent their way. These came in the form of 9,025 emails, 4,575 phone calls, and 6,050 digital media submissions. Additionally, they conducted upwards of 300 interviews regarding their investigations.

21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen may have been sleeping during the attack. However, previous reports reveal that they made several calls to an ex-boyfriend, Jack, around the time of the murders. The two other victims, Xana Kernodle and her 20-year-old boyfriend, Ethan Chapin, were in her room.

The shocking stabbings are the first of its kind to rock the small college down in seven years.

“Investigators believe someone has information that adds context to what occurred on the night of the murders and continue requesting additional pictures, video, and social media content. Our focus remains on the investigation, not an individual’s activities displayed in the tip,” a recent update from authorities said.

The off-campus residence where the victims live remains an active crime scene, although cleaners will visit. Moscow Police have worked with property management services to get rid of “potential biohazards and other harmful substances used to collect evidence.”

Check back in with HNHH later for any updates on the University of Idaho killings.

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Hardo Drops “Top 10 Trappers DOA” Deluxe Album

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Pittsburgh rapper Hardo just released Top 10 Trappers DOA (Deluxe), and its six new tracks are just what you’d expect. Moreover, his street tales move between hard, minimal piano trap and more atmospheric and melodic styles. In fact, it’s refreshing to see him engage with versatility, especially after tough-as-nails projects like last year’s Gangsta Grillz tape with DJ Drama and Deezlee. However, this time around, the distinct tracks compliment a varied sound.

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AUSTIN, TX – AUGUST 25: Rapper Hardo performs onstage during the ‘Dazed & Blazed Summer 2018 Tour’ at Austin360 Amphitheater on August 25, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/WireImage)

While his flow is deeply rooted in the streets, previous efforts like his 2020 album Days Inn also saw him leave his comfort zone. Especially on this latest album, he stuck heavily to trap, but he traded bars with J.I.D over a more classic beat on that project. However, Hardo’s been at it for a while, so it’s not necessarily a surprise. Still, Hardo switches back and forth because his talent allows it, and he takes advantage of it on the deluxe. 

Also, he tapped Sama and Rexx Life Raj to be featured guests on Top 10 Trappers DOA (Deluxe). Moreover, their performances are both autotune-heavy, with Sama coming off laidback whereas Rexx’s passion comes through clearly. Overall, the Pittsburgh native strikes an even balance between immediate hype and calming atmospheres.

But what did you think of Hardo’s deluxe version of Top 10 Trappers DOA? Let us know in the comments and peep the tracklist down below. Still, if you haven’t had the chance to listen, you can find the album on your preferred streaming service. Also, as always, check back in with HNHH for the latest great hip-hop, even during the holiday season.

Tracklist

  1. Trap House Lease In Her Name
  2. You’d Rather Lie (Ft. Sama)
  3. 40 Drums
  4. U Still Stayed
  5. Murda Murda
  6. Apple Tree (Ft. Rexx Life Raj)
  7. Really the Difference
  8. Fake Drilla
  9. Rapper Who? 
  10. Get Em
  11. Bottom of the Trap (Ft. EST Gee & Icewear Vezzo)
  12. Trapn Off the iPhone (Ft. Doe Boy)
  13. Me & You (Ft. Salma Slims)
  14. Frown
  15. Choppa Talk 2
  16. Dats Crazy (Ft. FTR Drama)
  17. Skipped Rolling Loud
  18. Forever TrapN
  19. Let The Dog Out
  20. Hoppin Out
  21. Out The Bagger (Ft. 1700Hec & Goppy)
  22. Biased (Ft. Asco)
  23. Working on the Album (Ft. NDO Dee)