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Mary J Blige Reveals She’s Working On A New Album, But It Will Probably Be Her Last

April 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Mary J Blige has been putting out music for decades with a nearly uninterrupted presence in R&B since her debut in 1992. In the 32 year’s since she’s dropped 13 more projects and recently confirmed that a 15th is on the way. During a recent interview with People she spoke on her current attitude while in the studio. “I’m actually in the studio right now recording more music, and I’m having fun. I’m having fun no matter what happens,” she explained.

But that wasn’t the end of the discussion of new music. She spoke on what was currently inspiring her to create more music, saying “I believe in love for myself, love for life, love for happiness, love for God, love for peace. Know that life is full of ups and downs, and roll with the punches because life is important.” Finally, she revealed that she’s working on her next studio album. While that’s an exciting prospect for fans she also revealed some bad news. “It’s probably my last studio album,” she revealed. Check out the full interview with People below.

Mary J Blige Is Working On Her Final Album

Mary J. Blige Wants to Show Women They Can ‘Thrive’ as She Brings Empowering Music Festival to N.Y.C. (Exclusive) https://t.co/IXJ45lnCjq

— People (@people) April 18, 2024

In the same interview, Mary J Blige reacted to comments Flavor Flav made about her. The Public Enemy rapper is one of the most surprising Swifties around and he compared Blige to Taylor Swift. She completely agreed with the comparison pointing out the similar approaches they have to songwriting. Swift just released her new double album The Tortured Poets Department which could sell more than 2 million copies in its first week alone.

Blige didn’t reveal any information about when the album may arrive as it seems like work is very much still in progress. Her last studio album Good Morning Gorgeous dropped back in 2022. What do you think of Mary J Blige working on her 15th studio album? Do you think the project will actually be the final studio album of her career? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Usher Reflects On Fan Backlash to Tameka Foster Relationship

February 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Usher has opened up about the impact that fan reaction to his relationship with Tameka Foster had on him. “It was a bit unconventional in a time when I felt like my female fans were judgmental of the woman that I chose. She was a dark-skinned woman, and maybe they didn’t want to love her in a way because of maybe some reason that had to do with themselves. I don’t know. Or maybe she was not the best reference because of how she handled herself,” Usher told PEOPLE.

Usher and Foster were married for two years between 2007 and 2009. At the time, many fans expressed a dislike of Foster due to the eight-year age gap between the couple as well as what they saw as “controlling behavior” towards Usher. Following their divorce, the two became locked in a vicious and well-publicized custody battle. Usher was married again between 2015 and 2018. He married his third wife last week, hours before he performed at the Super Bowl.

Usher Didn’t Invite Chris Brown To Super Bowl

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Meanwhile, Usher also recently revealed that he never intended to bring out Chris Brown at the Super Bowl. “No, I did not reach out to Chris Brown. I’m not gon’ tell you everybody I reached out to. I reached out to some hitters. I was curating what would be one of the greatest Super Bowls of all time and it actually turned into that because of who I reached out to,” Usher said.

It’s the second big event Brown has missed out on this week. Brown claimed that he was uninvited from the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. “I was asked by the NBA to play in the All-Star Game this year! Only for them to call later and say I couldn’t do it because of their sponsors like Ruffles. At this point, I’m sick of bothering me and I’m tired of living in the f-cking past,” Brown wrote on Instagram. Furthermore, Brown claimed that after uninviting him, the NBA still asked him to sit courtside at the game. While Brown posted an initial invitation from the league to appear at the game, he did not provide evidence of the league uninviting him.

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Usher Recalls Chilli Turning Down Marriage Proposal

February 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Usher has a lot to celebrate these days: a new album, a Super Bowl halftime show, a new wife, and so much more. He recently spoke to PEOPLE for a cover story to unpack much of this, and also to look back on his legendary career and notable life trajectory leading up to this point. Moreover, the Dallas native might be in a pretty great place right now, but it wasn’t always like this, especially back when he was young and in love. During this interview, he reflected on his three-year-long relationship with TLC’s Chilli, who broke his heart when she rejected his marriage proposal.

“I was a young man, and she had very specific rules that didn’t work for me,” Usher told the publication. “I wanted to marry her, I proposed and she said to me, ‘No,’ I went through a great deal of pain after that. Not trusting women or wanting to open up. I hurt her too, but the situation broke my heart.” Given that even his ex-wife Tameka Foster went to the Super Bowl to support her former flame, we can at least assume that he can still keep up amicable and healthy relationships with his exes despite their history.

Usher Reflects On Marriage Plans Getting Rejected By Chilli

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Meanwhile, all this hype and excitement is also manifesting itself in more formal ways for the 45-year-old. For example, upon his return to Atlanta, he got the city’s Phoenix Award for his service to it, got a spot of the Black Entertainment and Music Walk of Fame, and Fulton County recognized February 14 as “Usher Day.” “Atlanta is a city of belief,” he remarked during the award ceremony. “Atlanta is a city that allowed me to be that Phoenix to rise. It is a city that has allowed me to have the tenacity to go out and share this culture that I found when I was here.”

Apparently, that’s not it for the multi-hyphenate artist. With a TV series based on his music reportedly on the way, we can only expect him to get bigger and bigger. What’s been your favorite part of this recent renaissance? Let us know in the comments and check back in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Usher.

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Lil Nas X Corrects Article Who Mistook His Mother In Graphic Fashion

January 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

With a tour documentary shortly on the way, it seems like Lil Nas X is gearing up for something big in 2024. However, all the media coverage and updates haven’t been perfect, especially when it comes to other outlets trying to bite off more than they could chew. Moreover, the MONTERO star recently called out some “fake news” that emerged online concerning the identity of his mother. If you’re a longtime fan, you know that the wider public still doesn’t really know who she is, and it seems like he definitely wants to keep it that way, at least for now.

“y’all just be creating people,” Lil Nas X expressed on Twitter on Thursday night (January 4). “cuz who the hell is shawnita hathaway I did not come out that lady p***y.” For those unaware, this refers to a since-deleted piece that PEOPLE wrote on his parents that mistakenly identified his mother as Shawnita Hathaway. You can find an archived version of the article here, which claims that they split when the “INDUSTRY BABY” artist was five years old and that his father, Robert Stafford, gained full custody of him when he was nine.

Lil Nas X Blasts Misinformed Reports About Mother’s Identity

yall just be creating people. cuz who the hell is shawnita hathaway, i did not come out that lady pussy https://t.co/FIOQ7rjrsZ

— ✟ (@LilNasX) January 5, 2024

“I never really talk about my mom,” Lil Nas X had previously told Vanity Fair. “She’s [addicted], so we don’t have the closest relationship. Even trying to get her better– things didn’t quite work out. But there’s still love… The biggest surprise of becoming globally famous? On the outside, everybody loves you– but on the inside, everything [feels] the same.” “I hate speaking on my personal life,” he said on Twitter shortly after this revelation. “but y’all n***as don’t know how many nights I’ve cried myself to sleep feeling guilty because nothing i tried would help my mom. paint me as the bad guy all you want, but at the end of the day, you don’t know me outside of this internet s**t.”

“Despite what people say @lilnasx is the greatest kid a parent can be BLESSED with,” the Georgia native’s father added online. “Although his mom is in a struggle with an addiction she’s STILL a QUEEN and he goes through great lengths to make sure we’re taking care of. Those who have family members and friends dealing with addiction understands that there ain’t enough money you can throw at this situation to make it right. I dont usually address personal issues publicly but felt like this need to be.” For more news and the latest updates on Lil Nas X, check back in with HNHH.

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Lil Nas X Had A Graphic Response To An Article Incorrectly Identifying His Mother As Somebody He’s Never Heard Of

January 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Nas X begged to be called by his name on his single, “MONTERO.” Now, he is asking that the courtesy be extended to his parents. Although Lil Nas X has no problem dismissing attacks on his name (hi, Dave Chappelle), he doesn’t hold back regarding family. Yesterday (January 4), People Magazine learned that the hard way when it misidentified Lil Nas X’s mother.

After getting wind of the publisher’s inaccurate piece on the rapper’s life, he hopped on his official X (formerly Twitter) page to set the record straight. Fans are very familiar with Lil Nas X’s father, Robert Stafford, having attended many events with his famous son. Stafford has even clapped back at a few celebs over their disgusting comments. However, Lil Nas X’s mother remains a mystery.

So when People incorrectly claimed (in a now-deleted article that has been archived here) Lil Nas X’s mother’s name was Shawnita Hathaway, he slammed them. “Y’all just be creating people. cuz who the hell is Shawnita Hathaway? I did not come out that lady p*ssy,” Lil Nas X wrote.

yall just be creating people. cuz who the hell is shawnita hathaway, i did not come out that lady pussy https://t.co/FIOQ7rjrsZ

— ✟ (@LilNasX) January 5, 2024

Back in 2021, when rumors circulated that Lil Nas X refused to help his mother had fallen on hard times, Stafford took to his Instagram to shut down the reports with a statement (seen here).

During an interview with Vanity Fair, Lil Nas X opened up about his relationship with her mother. “I never really talk about my mom. She’s an addict, so we don’t have the closest relationship. Even trying to get her better — things didn’t quite work out. But there’s still love… The biggest surprise of becoming globally famous? On the outside, everybody loves you — but on the inside, everything [feels] the same,” said the musician.

Mariah Carey Faces Breakup Rumors After Touring Without Her Boyfriend

December 19, 2023 by newhiphopnews

December is normally a pretty good time of the year to be Mariah Carey. She’s one of the signature Christmas performers in all of music and proves it year after year. Her Christmas classic “All I Want For Christmas Is You” returned to the number one spot on the Hot 100 this year as it has almost every year since 2019. She’s already embarked on her “Merry Christmas One And All Tour” playing some Christmas classics for fans in a variety of cities.

Consequently, it’s actually that tour that’s informing new rumors about her relationship. According to People, she’s traveling without her boyfriend of 7 years Bryan Tanaka. Fans are used to seeing him around on holiday tours year after year so much so that they’ve taken notice of his absence. According to People, Carey is planning on spending her Christmas time in Aspen, Colorado without Tanaka which is also highly unusual for her. They can’t confirm that a split has happened but there have certainly been signs grabbing fan intrigue. Read their entire report on the rumors below.

Mariah Carey Breakup Rumors

Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka Seemingly Split After 7 Years as He’s Absent on Tour and Holiday Trip https://t.co/aui6L92z4y

— People (@people) December 18, 2023

Breakup rumors have been swirling for plenty of celebs recently. Rapper Joey Badass and his girlfriend Serayah were subject to them over the weekend. But what some interpreted as a date with a fellow songwriter turned out to just be purely for the sake of musical collaboration.

The bigger rumors are the ones that have followed Cardi B and Offset. The pair initially unfollowed each other on Instagram their time apart appears to be getting more serious. In an Instagram Live addressing what was going on, Cardi B described herself as “single” which came as a shock to fans. Additionally, things won’t get any easier for the pair going forward. They are both booked for New Year’s Eve shows at the same location in just a few weeks. What do you think of the rumors swirling around Mariah Carey’s potential breakup with her boyfriend of seven years? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals How She And Will Smith Originally Got Together

October 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jada Pinkett Smith recently sat down with PEOPLE and in that discussion, revealed how she and Will Smith first got together. “We had gone out with friends about a year before. And then he calls me and he’s like ‘Hey, I’m in Baltimore. I’m leaving LA. I’m actually here at the moment overseeing the renovations. Let’s meet up.” Pinkett Smith went on to reveal that she found the assertiveness “sexy” but also acknowledged that this was at the time when Smith was divorcing his first wife. Sheree Zampino.

The Smiths would be married in 1997. The long-standing story they have put out prior to this interview was that they met when Jada auditioned for a role as Will’s girlfriend on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. However, Jada also revealed to PEOPLE that she and Will have been formally separated since 2016 and live “completely separate lives.”

Will Smith Confronted Tommy Davidson Over Jada Kiss

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Another story concerning Jada and Will in the 90s was recently revealed by actor Tommy Davidson. Davidson recalled a “run-in” with Will Smith in the late 90s after he kissed Jada Pinkett Smith. The incident happened after Davidson kissed Pinkett Smith without prior warning during the filming of Woo. “Me and Will had a run-in. He came into the trailer and I was sitting down. He’s standing over me and he’s like, ‘I don’t appreciate that, man. I don’t appreciate that.’ And I’m like, ‘What you talking about?’ I always know to play it off. And I’m like, ‘What’s going on man? Tell me what’s happening.’ And since he was standing and I was sitting, I was a real nice fella. That’s about physics.”

He continued. “I’m like, ‘Man what’s going on?’ ‘I don’t appreciate that.’ And Jada’s going, ‘Will. Will!’ And I’m saying, ‘What’s happening man?’ And he’s like, ‘You tell me what’s happening. Hmm? Hmm?’ And [he’s biting his lip like] he might do something. I did the snake and got up and then I was like, ‘So what are you talking about, man?’ And I was still in that posture. I didn’t [know what he was talking about] but I knew what he was doing. And I was like, ‘Just tell me what’s up.’ And he’s like, ‘You know what’s up.’ So finally I just said, ‘This is a small place and people are here. We should talk about it, me and you outside because it looks like you need to get something off your chest.’ And Jada was like, ‘Oh nah nah, y’all.’ I was like, ‘What you mean nah y’all? Tell him!’ And that was the end of that.”

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Ice-T Opens Up About Parenting: “They Grow Up With You”

August 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a recent interview with People, Ice-T opened up about his parenting style. The 65-year-old admits that the way he and his wife Coco raise their daughter is unconventional, however, he says it works for them. He also shared his thoughts on the 50th anniversary of hip hop, claiming that it’s a genre that brings different generations together.

“The thing about hip-hop is beside being 50, it’s one of the few musics where parents are almost in the same culture as their kids,” he explained. “The only thing is our generation, the early generations, we refused to let our kids be cooler than us. We’re like, ‘You think you understand hip-hop, but you’re not from that golden era.” He went on, revealing what he believes to be the key to parenting.

(L-R) Ice-T, Coco Austin and Chanel Nicole Marrow pose onstage during the Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony for Ice-T on February 17, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

“The key to having kids is having parental guidance — not necessarily parental control, but guidance to help them understand what it is,” Ice-T says. “My daughter was listening to 2 Live Crew and whatnot. My son used to sing Wu-Tang Clan without saying motherf*cker, and it was amazing.” He adds, “When you talk, it’s kind of like they grow up with you and you share that common bond which is beautiful. It’s beautiful.”

Although the way Ice-T raises his kids is far from the norm, he’s not worried about criticism. “You got to remember this: for anything anybody says about me and Coco, there’s a million billion people that are like f*ck that,” he explains. “So are you gonna listen to the negative? I always say you’re insulated by love. You got so many people out there that love you. You can’t pay attention to the idiots, you know?” He also says that his 7-year-old daughter with Coco, Chanel, is just a “normal kid” enjoying social media. “It’s fun and she likes doing it,” he explained, “We’re not afraid of anything happening.”

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Jamie Foxx Still “Not Himself” As Recovery Continues

June 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s been a tough few months for Jamie Foxx fans. The actor was suddenly hospitalized in April while on the set of his upcoming Netflix film, Back In Action. It was the latest in a long series of issues that had hampered production. Furthermore, the coverage of Foxx’s hospitalization was a mess, with Foxx seemingly both on the verge of death and recovering well. After many conflicting reports about his status, his daughter revealed in mid-May that he had been out of the hospital for several weeks. However, for the time being, Foxx continues to recover in private.

Updates about the actor have been few and far between, with his family seemingly eager to not justify the rampant speculation and source leaking. Meanwhile, a number of Foxx’s celebrity friends have come out to give vague updates or simply send their best wishes to the veteran performer. However, we have yet another source with yet another update, courtesy of PEOPLE.

Foxx Update Comes After Boyega Phone Call Reveal

Image of Jamie Foxx — LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 01: Jamie Foxx attends the Los Angeles Screening of “Below The Belt” at Directors Guild Of America on October 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

“He is getting the best care and working hard to recover right now, but he is still not himself,” a source told PEOPLE. Furthermore, the source noted that the actor’s inner circle is still tightly guarding the cause of his sudden hospitalization. “He has the tightest circle around him,” the source explained. Speculation has run wild about what put Foxx in the hospital, including a number of unsavory theories related to the COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, particularly incendiary claims made by columnist A.J. Benza on the web show Ask Dr. Drew led to a rep for Foxx speaking out. The spokesperson called the claims “completely inaccurate.”

However, the latest source reveal came just after hours after several people spoke about Foxx at the premiere of They Cloned Tyrone. John Boyega, who stars in the film alongside Foxx, said that he was recently able to speak with Foxx on the phone after several failed attempts in recent weeks. “He finally picked up the phone. Thank you, bro,” Boyega said. “He’s doing well. And then, you know, we just giving him the privacy, and we can’t wait for his return.” He continued: “I gave him the well wishes directly. I gave him all the well wishes. So I’m just gonna be waiting until he comes back out here. So take your time, Jamie. We love you, bro.”

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Mary J Blige Is Working On Her Final Album

Usher Didn’t Invite Chris Brown To Super Bowl

Usher Reflects On Marriage Plans Getting Rejected By Chilli

Lil Nas X Blasts Misinformed Reports About Mother’s Identity

Mariah Carey Breakup Rumors

Will Smith Confronted Tommy Davidson Over Jada Kiss

Ice-T On His Daughter Having Social Media

Foxx Update Comes After Boyega Phone Call Reveal