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Halle Bailey Reveals Photoshopped Pregnancy Pictures Hiding Her Belly

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Halle Bailey tried her best to hide her pregnancy with DDG for privacy, although fans still cracked the code eventually. Nonetheless, it’s still curious and impressive to see what lengths she and her team went to in order to shroud her image in secrecy. Moreover, the R&B star recently took to social media (specifically Snapchat) to recall a photoshoot in which they Photoshopped her belly out to lead folks astray. Unfortunately, her remarks don’t reveal who did this process for her, and a lot of fans believe that they deserve props for their successful efforts, even if other public appearances are what led fans to this theory.

“lmaooo do y’all remember seeing this pics on my insta?” Halle Bailey captioned a video of the photoshoot. “we photoshopped out my belly [laughing emojis].” Of course, she’s sharing a lot about her post-pregnancy body right now, so it’s only natural she would want to look back on her journey up to this point. After all, the Georgia native dealt with a lot of comments on her figure during the heights of her pregnancy speculation, and the truth behind it didn’t make people’s assumptions any easier to deal with. Some were harsher than others, but they let her know early on that there was a lot of interest in her love life.

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Halle Bailey Reveals Photoshop Helped Her Pictures While Pregnant

Furthermore, a lot of people seem offended by Halle Bailey’s decision to keep her personal life private. For example, many folks outwardly declined to give her requested advice on breast pumping because they find it hypocritical considering that she didn’t make her journey public. Many fans came to the 23-year-old’s defense concerning this, justifying her right to share whatever she wants to share. It’s a bit of an odd debate to have of a celebrity, but we can understand both sides of the aisle given their detachment from her personal life.

Meanwhile, with new music on the way from Chlöe X Halle, we’re looking forward to this new phase of their career. They developed their individual paths a lot last year in many different areas, and to see them reunite will be a treat. Hopefully this is something that the duo doesn’t keep secret for much longer. For more news and the latest updates on Halle Bailey, stick around on HNHH.

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Biggie Smalls’ Estate Reaches Settlement In World Trade Center Pictures Lawsuit

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Some of the most iconic pictures in hip-hop history unsurprisingly belong to one of the genre’s most iconic figures. Moreover, fans of any generation likely know the photos of Biggie Smalls with the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers as their backdrop. Photographer Chi Modu took them in 1996, and said that his lyrics on the song “Juicy” referencing the Towers partly inspired the shoot in Jersey City, New Jersey. However, a 2019 lawsuit from Big’s estate claimed that Modu illegaly licensed the snaps for sold products without respecting his rights. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2021, and thus, the battle turned to estate versus estate.

Furthermore, Billboard reports that Staci Jennifer Trager -– Biggie’s estate’s legal representative in this case -– announced a settlement on Thursday (January 18). While its details are unknown at press time, she explained that the rapper’s children and Modu’s widow came to an agreement. “Pictures of Christopher cannot be commercially exploited without a license from our client,” Trager reportedly remarked to the outlet. “The settlement agreement is a testament to the dedication of our client as well as our team members in staying the course over several years.”

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Biggie Smalls’ World Trade Center Photos

As such, it seems like Modu’s estate will still be able to sell physical and digital prints of the pictures. However, they will not be able to use the images for other products, as suggested by the explanation of the settlement. Of course, this joins a long list of other “legacy items” that the hip-hop community treasures, especially for such an influential and impactful late legend. For example, Biggie’s autographed arrest fingerprints, and those of Tupac Shakur, went on sale for $225K last year.

Meanwhile, as the West Coast icon’s murder case develops with the arrest of alleged culprit Keefe D, folks also claim that the Brooklyn MC’s death is connected. That emerged as a speculative theory long ago, and the mystery that surrounds both cases makes judging it a tough call. Regardless, this settlement shows that his legacy will live on in respectful ways if his estate gets their word in. For more news and the latest updates on Biggie Smalls, stay up to date on HNHH.

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T.I. Blasts Club For Promoting Event With His & His Son’s Pictures Despite No Booking

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T.I. is a hero in Atlanta, and maybe some people depend too much on that legacy to give legitimacy to certain events. In fact, sometimes promoters and organizers might add his cosign onto pretty much anything… even without his knowledge. Moreover, Tip recently went to Buckhead on Tuesday night (November 28) to call a club out for using his picture- and that of his son, presumably King Harris- to promote their event. There’s a video of him speaking to various patrons or venue staff at its entrance, and he’s definitely quite heated.

Furthermore, this is an unfortunately common sight these days, as T.I.’s argument with King over him being an “embarrassment” went viral recently. Perhaps this narrative is what the Buckhead club wanted to capitalize on, and he was not happy at all. “N***a, you can talk to me!” the rapper exclaimed at those present. “Until then, ain’t nobody getting nothing going. Nothing! Call who you need to call, do what you need to do. Ain’t nothing happening. No money, no beers, no partying, no sections, nothing! You putting me and mine on the motherf***ing flyer, n***a, give me everything! And if you can’t, don’t play with me. I don’t know if y’all from here, but n***a, don’t play with me in this city. This my motherf***ing city, don’t play with me in this city.”

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T.I. Goes Off On Buckhead In Atlanta: Watch

About that King Harris fight, though, T.I. thinks that the Internet is blowing up the whole situation out of proportion. “Fck what dis internet talkin bout…” he wrote on Instagram while promoting their new episode of Complex‘s “GOAT Talk.” “Da HFamily Tied Like a Knot. We all We Got… 4LIFE… Ima RIDE to da heavens or da depths of HELL bout my Jr.& ain’t nothing gon change that.”

Meanwhile, what do you think about this club trying to get more people in their doors by falsely promoting this family? What did you think about their joint appearance on “GOAT Talk,” which lines up suspiciously (but casually) close with their combative incident? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments section down below. As always, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on T.I.

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Jada Pinkett Smith Shares Family Pictures With Will Smith For Thanksgiving

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The Smith family, particularly its famous parents Will and Jada Pinkett, have been at the center of much gossip these days. Some of it relates to her own reflections on her husband, and other elements attack the two of them separately for different scandals. Still, through it all, they always have an amazing time together as a family and show each other all the love, support, and care in the world. Moreover, Jada Pinkett Smith recently posted some Thanksgiving pictures of the family, including their sons Trey and Jaden and their daughter Willow, plus some other family members and friends.

Furthermore, this comes amid the Baltimore native’s response to critics of her new memoir Worthy, which some targeted as being too exploitative or disrespectful to her own family’s privacy. Particularly, she took aim at Ana Navarro, who told The View of her distaste for it. “Well, I think if she took time to read the book, you know?” Jada Pinkett Smith remarked. “I think that, if you wanna just read headlines, I could see how that could be confusing. But the book is right here.” In addition, she said that even though everyone has “a right to their opinions,” “anybody who’s saying that hasn’t really done their homework.”

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Jada Pinkett Smith’s Thanksgiving Post

On the other hand, Jada Pinkett Smith recently came to the defense of Will Smith amid multiple scandalous claims made about their romantic life. One example is his former friend Brother Bilaal claiming that he caught the actor and Duane Martin having intercourse, and another relates to Jada’s alleged fling with Marc Anthony amid their marriages. While this last one came and went without much of a buzz, the Smiths might end up pursuing legal actions for the Duane Martin story. With time, we’ll see whether that manifests.

Meanwhile, this family gathering comes after various reports that the kids felt bad for their dad amid their mom’s revelations about him. Still, nothing emerged that suggested that there was any friction between the family in this regard. If nothing else, these pictures are a wholesome reminder that they’re still a unit against a storm. For more news and the latest updates on Jada Pinkett and Will Smith, log back into HNHH.

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Diddy Looks Distraught In New Pics After Settling Cassie Lawsuit

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Diddy appears stressed out in new photos obtained by Page Six, following his recent lawsuit settlement with Cassie. Paparazzi captured the Bad Boy mogul hiding his face in his hands and pacing around his estate in Miami anxiously on Saturday. Wearing a T-shirt and sweatpants, he sat alongside his chief of staff, Kristina Khorram. At one point, Diddy laid down on a couch after Khorram showed him something on her cellphone.

Cassie sued Diddy for physical, sexual, and mental abuse, last week, but the two reached a settlement just one day later. “I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control,” Cassie wrote in a statement. “I want to thank my family, fans and lawyers for their unwavering support.” In his own statement, Diddy added: “We have decided to resolve this matter amicably. I wish Cassie and her family all the best. Love.”

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Diddy & Cassie Attend A Pre-Grammy Gala

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 27: Actor Cassie Ventura (L) and recording artist-producer Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attend the Clive Davis and Recording Academy Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Jay-Z on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images)

Despite the settlement, Diddy’s lawyer, Ben Brafman, clarified in a statement that it does not imply guilt on the part of his client. He wrote: “Just so we’re clear, a decision to settle a lawsuit, especially in 2023, is in no way an admission of wrongdoing. Mr. Combs‘ decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims. He is happy they got to a mutual settlement and wishes Ms. Ventura the best.” The lawsuit had claimed that Diddy “was prone to uncontrollable rage, and frequently beat Ms. Ventura savagely.”

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Gunna Cooks Up Something Good In New Studio Pics

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Gunna may have already dropped his comeback studio album in 2023, but don’t think he’s slowing his roll down anytime soon. Moreover, new pictures emerged of him in the studio, wearing the same dapper-as-ever fit that he donned for GQ‘s Men Of The Year event. While we didn’t get any snippets or other information that isn’t just the College Park, Georgia native’s presence in the booth, this should still be amping fans of his music up. After all, he had quite the dominant year with the viral success of his track “fukumean” and a massive narrative about his plea deal in the YSL RICO case. That conversation’s not over yet, but it’s clear that it bears no relevance in the development and interest in the Drip Season rapper’s career.

Furthermore, he also had plenty of singles and other material to fill out his 2023 run. For example, Gunna just dropped a new song with Turbo titled “Bachelor,” which might just be a loosie or an indicator of future projects to come. Either way, it’s nice to see that, at the very least, there’s a whole fanbase within the game that is eating this stuff up. It may not be the best or most contextually beneficial thing for many, but we can’t hate on an MC getting their bag.

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Gunna’s New Studio Snaps: Take A Look

In fact, it’s also been great to see him expand his range, go outside of his comfort zone, and do a great job in the process. Gunna remixed Victor Thompson’s “This Year,” which saw him enter the Afrobeat genre as if he was already in it for years. Hopefully this isn’t the last surprisingly welcome change of pace that we get from him following the release of a Gift & a Curse. If the 30-year-old just sticks to his lane, his fanbase and appeal will only get him so far.

Meanwhile, amidst a host of RIAA certifications cementing that album’s commercial success, he has a lot to celebrate. Wunna’s definitely proved that he can work hard no matter what issues come his way. All that fans are waiting on is for him to, if everything goes well, continue this trend. For more news and the latest updates on Gunna, stay posted on HNHH.

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Doja Cat Flips Off Camera While Posing For Pic With Fans

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Doja Cat jokingly flipped off the camera in a new photo of her posing with fans on social media. Rocking a crop top, blue jeans, and high heels, she stood next to four young fans while sticking her middle finger up. Pop Crave shared the image on Twitter, on Sunday.

“Doja looked like she’s the one who asked for a pic,” one fan wrote in response, while one more added: “They look like they don’t know what to do when she posed like that.” Another joked: “I hope you never wear this again,” in response to her shoes.

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Doja Cat Kicks Off “The Scarlett Tour”

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 31: Doja Cat kicks off The Scarlet Tour on October 31, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Dana Jacobs/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Doja has had a tumultuous relationship with her fans as of late. After losing over 180,000 followers, earlier this year, for calling out her fanbase, she remarked that she felt “free.” While speaking with Harper’s Bazaar afterward, she elaborated: “My theory is that if someone has never met me in real life, then, subconsciously, I’m not real to them. So when people become engaged with someone they don’t even know on the internet, they kind of take ownership over that person. They think that person belongs to them in some sense. And when that person changes drastically, there is a shock response that is almost uncontrollable… I’ve accepted that that’s what happens.” Check out Doja Cat’s latest run-in with her fans below.

Doja Cat Poses With Fans

Doja Cat’s meeting up with fans comes after she embarked on The Scarlett Tour, last week. Beginning at Chase Center in San Francisco on Halloween, the tour is scheduled to run through December 13, 2023, at United Center in Chicago. Ice Spice and Doechii are joining her at the shows. Be on the lookout for further updates on the tour on HotNewHipHop.

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Skilla Baby Gets Into Brawl With Fans While Posing For Pictures

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Skilla Baby may have cleaned up some beef between Detroit rappers before, but it looks like there’s still animosity he has to deal with. Moreover, he got into a brawl with a couple of fans who were taking pictures with him and hanging out. Suddenly, the rapper swung at one person in front of him, yet it’s unclear from video footage what they spoke about or what prompted the attack. Later, others started to jump on him as well, and the whole thing devolved into a messy scuffle with a lot of recording cameras and bystanders caught in the crossfire.

Furthermore, it’s impossible to tell what really caused all of this, and whether Skilla Baby is at fault or had a justified reason to defend himself. Either way, it certainly wasn’t pretty, so viewer discretion is advised for the clip below if you’re not a fan of confrontations. Fortunately, though, it looks like this didn’t really result in any serious injuries, harm, or any sort of legal ramifications. Also, the location it occurred at is a bit bizarre. It seems like an empty stadium, so perhaps this was before or after a performance or just an odd spot for these people to link up.

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Skilla Baby Brawls At Fan Meet-Up: Watch

Regardless, the “Bae” MC had a pretty heated situation to deal with, about which we might not get any more elaboration. Still, at least things didn’t turn even nastier. If so, we could’ve expected Skilla Baby to ease the tensions if necessary, as we know that he has a knack for that within the Michigan scene. Sada Baby and Tee Grizzley seemingly ended their years-long beef, and announced as such via an Instagram post on Skilla’s page.

As such, both feuding artists’ frequent collaborator on both ends ended up being a necessary link. That’s a rare sight to see within hip-hop, and one that hopefully becomes more common with time. Even with this new scuffle in mind, it’s heartening to know that Skilla’s got some conflict resolution skills in the big-picture sense. For more news and the latest updates on Skilla Baby, log back into HNHH.

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Rot Ken Posts Up With Fellow Inmates With New Look After Receiving 20-Year Sentence

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After receiving a 20-year prison sentence, now fans have a new peep at Internet Money rapper Rot Ken thanks to his latest Instagram post. “If You Think I’m Lien In My Raps Come Figure Me Out #FreeDaRest,” he captioned the post alongside a couple of coffin emojis. In the pictures themselves, you can see the MC linking up with a few of his fellow inmates in jail, as they pose for the camera. The biggest detail that hardcore fans will notice with this post is that his typical dreadlocks aren’t there anymore, and it’s a dramatic new look for him.

Furthermore, a lot of Rot Ken fans in the comments were glad to see him online again amid his personal life updates. However, a lot of them also expressed disappointment that he engaged with this street life without transitioning out of it through his career in the first place. Regardless on what side of the argument they fell on, though, most users called for the Georgia native’s freedom. Sure, some folks hyper-fixated on his new shaved head, but most of them had their priorities straight.

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For those unaware, Rot Ken’s 20-year prison sentence stems from a fatal robbery in Richmond County in June of 2021. The court had previously him him with murder and aggravated assault charges for an April 2021 shooting. As of writing this article, it’s unclear whether these two cases connect in any way or if arrests for them happened at the same time. Either way, a judge sentenced the 20-year-old to 15 years for first-degree burglary and an additional five years for firearm possession during a crime commission.

Meanwhile, Ken’s age and the fact that he was just starting to get into the limelight make this case all the more saddening. Not because he shouldn’t be accountable for his crimes, but because it shows that the music industry won’t always remove you from harsh circumstances. Hopefully the rest of 2023 breezes by with no more incarcerated rappers, deceased MCs, or convicted criminal artists. For more news and the latest updates on Rot Ken, come back to HNHH.

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Chrisean Rock Claims Blueface Has More Explicit Pictures Of His Kids

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Chrisean Rock is going scorched earth on Blueface for posting an explicit picture of their son online. Moreover, he was pointing out the child’s hernia and trying to call attention to it, and he clearly bit off a little more than he could chew. Through her social media platforms, the Baddies star blasted the rapper for his actions, and even suggested that she will press charges against him. Not only that, but she also alleged that this strange fixation extends beyond just Chrisean Jr. to his other son Javaughn, whom he shares with Jaidyn Alexis. Overall, it’s a very ugly situation that, as always, has no end in sight for these two.

“You a weirdo, you posted your son’s d**k,” Chrisean Rock ranted at Blueface in the clip below. “Okay, post Javaughn’s d**k’s pictures that you have in your phone from his phone. When Javaughn took pictures on his phone of his d**k, you sent them to your phone. Post that, Blueface, post your other son’s d**k pictures that your son took. I mean, I want you to be concerned about your son, too.

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Chrisean Rock’s Allegations Against Blueface: Watch

“Post your other son, post his d**k so we can know how his d**k supposed to look,” Chrisean Rock continued. “Huh? Huh? Exactly, that’s weird. You’re doing weirdo s**t. You’re doing p*dophile s**t, and you’re doing gay s**t. I don’t stand for that s**t. You need to go to hell. Today. You need to go to jail. Today.” Nasty and unnecessary homophobic comments aside, the Baltimore native made some hefty accusations here. It’s unclear whether Blueface will directly address this in any meaningful way. If he does, we’re sure that it won’t be pretty either way.

Meanwhile, it seems like Chrisean is capitalizing on this fiasco to fuel inspiration for her music career. She teased a new song that seemingly disses her former partner, and we wouldn’t be surprised if there’s a significant back and forth in this playing field. Still, it also wouldn’t be shocking if they sweep this all under the rug and keep that vicious cycle going. All we can hope for now is that Chrisean Jr. gets the care and love he deserves in spite of this firestorm. On that note, keep checking in with HNHH for more news and updates on Blueface and Chrisean Rock.

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