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Blueface Claims Police Barred Him From Rolling Loud LA Performance

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Blueface took to Twitter to claim police stopped him from performing at Rolling Loud LA this weekend. Moreover, the festival canceled his set prior to his scheduled time for no apparent reason, and he didn’t show up to perform. After the California rapper posted the update to his Twitter feed, he also announced a show in Pomona, California on March 16th. While it’s unclear whether this was scheduled beforehand or in response to his set’s cancellation, it certainly lined up time wise. Still, not much else is known about this situation, so take Blue’s words with a grain of salt.

“Sorry rolling loud they hit my bus police ain’t let us in,” he tweeted Saturday (March 4). Also, after that tweet, he also gave some interesting information on his Cardi B collab for the “Thotiana” remix. “When I got that cardi feature, I never spoke with her prior to the studio session or recording of the music video. Everything was done from management to management to ensure professional business. No money was exchanged for anything because it made cents for everyone no leverage.”

Blueface Claims Police Stopped Him From Performing At Rolling Loud

“That feature changed my life fasho that’s the only way we doing business in 2023,” he concluded. Furthermore, his set wasn’t the only one that faced difficulties at this year’s West Coast premier rap festival. For example, Playboi Carti faced an emergency at his show and was almost cut off multiple times. In addition, Travis Scott’s set was inexplicably cut short as he performed “SICKO MODE.” Of course, these delays and scheduling changes are normal for such large-scale festivals, especially ones as wild as Rolling Loud.

Meanwhile, the “Bleed It” rapper and his girlfriend Chrisean Rock recently appeared on Mike Tyson’s Hotboxin’ podcast. Moreover, the boxing legend asked the couple if fighting is how they show their love to one another. Blue said that he only fights when he has to, while Rock said he “plays nice and then he switch.” Even though news surrounding the couple seems unavoidable online, maybe talking about their relationship in more open dialogues will result in a change in what many perceive as a toxic dynamic. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for updates on this story and the latest on Blueface.

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Chris Brown Faces U.K. Police Questioning Over Alleged Glass Bottle Assault At Nightclub

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U.K. police will reportedly question Chris Brown over an alleged assault he committed against a man in a nightclub. Moreover, the accuser claimed that he was hit over the head with a glass bottle in a brawl. According to The Sun, the man in question went to a hospital following the fight at Tape nightclub in Hanover Square. While they were non-life-threatening injuries, it’s yet another instance of controversial actions from Brown this week after he reportedly mocked disabled people.

“A row broke out with a guy and Brown’s crowd and the man was hit over the head with a bottle,” a witness said of the incident. “He tried to get up off the ground to escape but he was surrounded and then punched and kicked before security broke it up.” Furthermore, local police authorities reviewed CCTV footage and seek a conversation with the R&B star when he returns to England for performances at The O2. Also, the artist recently tossed a fan’s phone at a show recently, adding damning context to these allegations.

Chris Brown To Face Questioning From U.K. Police

PARIS, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 23: Chris Brown performs on stage during the “Under the Influence” Tour at AccorHotels Arena on February 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)

In addition, the 33-year-old recently spoke on an altercation he faced at a club. Furthermore, a video surfaced online of Brown getting testy with a stranger in a club. Then, he took to social media to say he was ready to take things further. “You know you tucked your tail,” he wrote, “you was scared to come outside. You would’ve been doing TIK TOKs from a hospital bed. Weird a** n***a.” Of course, these revelations came after Brown’s intense social media rants about people trying to call out his wrongful behavior.

Meanwhile, the singer’s latest collab with Chlöe drew ire on social media due to said history of violence against women. However, the Bailey sister responded to these pushbacks on Creed III‘s red carpet. “I just want the music and art to speak for itself,” she expressed. “I’m excited for In Pieces, dropping March 31, and I have very exciting news dropping tomorrow. So, I can’t wait to let my fans know.” Regardless of your take on that, stick around on HNHH for the latest on Chris Brown.

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Adam Sandler Cookie Monster: Man With Same Name As Actor Harrasses Santa Cruz In Costume

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Last year saw a significant rise in celebrity doppelgangers, with figures like “Fake Drake” using their resemblance to stars to get ahead. After OVO sent him a cease and desist letter a few months back, Izzy humbly agreed to stop performing as the Canadian artist. Unfortunately for Adam Sandler, a man who bares the same name as him isn’t being so kind about giving up his foolish antics.

For his part, the actor has been busy working on his “insane” 340-page script for his next collaboration with the Safdie brothers following their wild success with Uncut Gems. Elsewhere in the country, the other Adam Sandler has been dressing up in a Sesame Street Cookie Monster costume and harassing locals. According to TMZ, things are so bad that police are issuing a warning about the man wearing blue.

On Wednesday (February 22), the Santa Cruz PD put out an official notice for citizens in the area to beware of Sandler. He has no relation to the Grown Ups actor and is wandering around the beach and wharf while making uncomfortable comments to strangers and acting out erratically. Cops say that no crimes have technically been committed, but they’re remaining vigilant as he has a “history of unpredictable vulgar comments and troublesome behaviour.”

Police have asked patrons of the city to stay away from Sandler should approach or provoke them. If anything inappropriate happens, locals should feel free to contact authorities and report the incident. Their warning also makes it known that the troubled man isn’t an employee of the city – and this isn’t his first time behaving in such a manner.

Adam’s Previous Antics

Over a decade ago, in 2012, Sandler was one of the many costumed figures wandering around New York City. At that time, he opted to play the role of another Sesame Street favourite, Elmo, but instead of spreading laughter and joy, he ranted about hateful topics, including antisemitism, in Times Square. He was arrested at the time, and ultimately plead guilty to disorderly conduct. Let us know what you think about the strange man’s behaviour in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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Tyre Nichols: All 5 Former Memphis Police Plead Not Guilty

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The five former Memphis police officers charged with second degree murder for the death of Tyre Nichols all pleaded not guilty to the crime. Moreover, the court arraigned Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., and Justin Smith on Friday morning (February 17). Furthermore, officials also charged them with aggravated assault and kidnapping. In addition, Memphis PD terminated them from their posts on January 21, shortly after the incident. Their next court date is on May 1, and the judge said the case may take some time.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES – 2023/01/27: Protesters hold placards and a banner in Downtown Boston expressing their opinion concerning the police killing of Tyre Nichols. Around 100 demonstrators gathered at the entrance of the Boston Common, demanding justice for the killing of Tyre Nichols. Demonstrators later marched around the Boston Common and passed the Massachusetts State Capitol Building. (Photo by Vincent Ricci/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

“This is the beginning of the process,” Nichols’ mother RowVaughn Wells stated after the hearing. “I want each and every one of those police officers to look me in the face. They did not do that today.” Alongside attorney Ben Crump, Nichols’ family spoke to the media in a press conference following Friday’s hearing. “It’s important that we move swiftly toward justice, so we don’t want there to be any unnecessary delays in prosecuting this case,” Crump expressed. However, one of the police officer’s attorneys said that much about the case is still unclear.

“There’s a lot we don’t know,” said attorney William Casey, who represents defendant Martin. “There’s a lot that we don’t see, and we want to be able to present a complete picture of this stop, particularly the initial stop.” Not only did the police department fire these officers, but they shut down the SCORPION Unit they belonged to. “That particular night, you’re looking at an isolated incident and [trying] to measure the person.” That was defense attorney John Keith Perry, representative of former officer Bean.

Furthermore, the five officials beat Nichols at a traffic stop, who was a 29-year-old father. He passed away three days after the incident, and footage from the stop made rounds on media platforms. Also, authorities will issue a “statement of charges” to several more Memphis force members for policy violations in this case. While other law officials face repercussions for their involvement in the tragedy, most eyes are on the five defendants. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest pressing updates from the Tyre Nichols case.

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Billie Eilish’s L.A. Home Visited By Police After False Alarm

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Police officers arrived at Billie Eilish’s home in Los Angeles on Wednesday after a prankster alleged to authorities that the singer was in trouble. According to TMZ, several Glendale P.D. squad cars ascended on the home to check on Eilish’s wellbeing. There, they spoke with members of Billie’s team and determined everything to be alright.

Despite Wednesday’s incident being a false alarm, Eilish is better safe than sorry considering a recent scare at her home. Eilish got a 5-year restraining order against Christopher Anderson after he allegedly broke into the family home, last month. Anderson professed his love for the 21-year-old singer. Her mom, dad, and brother, Finneas are also protected by the restraining order. Police were most recently called to the house on January 5 after someone was trying to scale the fence to get into the property.

Eilish’s Family Home

Eilish also recently discussed the online hate she receives while speaking with Lana Del Rey for Interview magazine. In the piece, she reflected on her reaction to a TikTok post accusing her of being a “horrible person.” “I have this inevitable feeling of, ‘Oh, everyone hates me,’ ” Eilish confessed. “With the world of TikTok and social media, there is a level where it’s kind of true, because there are these videos. I’m lying in bed last night, and I go on TikTok because I’m falling asleep, and I just want to be mindless for a second, watch some funny videos,” she said. “I keep scrolling and I’m thinking, ‘Billie, put your phone away. You’re getting tired.’ Then I swipe to the next one and it’s a video with millions of likes and it’s something about how I’m a horrible person. And all these comments are like, ‘I’m so glad that you guys are seeing through her.’ And I’m like, ‘Damn.’ “

A similar police-related issue recently plagued Britney Spears. Fans called cops to the singer’s house after she deleted her Instagram page. Spears ended up being totally fine and the police left without worry. Spears later explained deleting the page. She wrote on Twitter: “There were too many people saying I looked like an idiot dancing and that I looked crazy.”

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Kanye West Visits Police Station To Report Alleged Paparazzi Incident

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Kanye West isn’t exactly well-known for his amicable relationship with paparazzi, so much so that he took matters to a police station. Moreover, TMZ reports that the Chicago rapper went to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s West Hollywood station on Tuesday afternoon (February 14). Apparently, the publication’s law enforcement sources stated that he told deputies about an incident with paparazzi. Furthermore, Kanye allegedly asked them to stop recoding his family at some point earlier in the day. While the interaction almost turned sour, he maintained that there was no escalation of violence.

LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 21: Kanye West is seen on October 21, 2022 in Los Angeles, California (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

However, this incident is another occurrence in Ye’s paparazzi saga, a recent chapter of which saw him throw a woman’s phone away. In fact, the Yeezy mogul’s actions resulted in a battery investigation after a heated exchange. As people recorded him during his daughter North’s basketball game, he got into many arguments. During the arguments, a woman filming him refused to put the camera down at his request. As such, the rapper lost his temper, reached into the woman’s car to grab the phone, and threw it away.

Still, this new approach is decidedly more calm than his previous actions. However, it’s unclear whether other evidence or stories support Kanye’s testimony. Regardless of his photographer troubles, they still managed to spot him on Valentine’s Day with his wife Bianca Censori. Though the two haven’t spoken publicly about their relationship, their public appearances do give at least some insight. Moreover, they went to a movie theater to catch a film alongside music executive Russell Simmons. While he reportedly relocated to Bali after multiple sexual assault accusations, he smiled alongside the couple in snapped pics. Given Ye’s proximity to far-right figures, antisemitic rhetoric, and controversial figures, this latest outing only adds fuel to that fire.

Meanwhile, the dangerously shifting political ideology of Kanye West will be the subject of a new BBC documentary and podcast. Reportedly, the doc is tentatively titled We Need To Talk About Kanye. Furthermore, Deadline provided a description of its focus. “Unfolding against the backdrop of West aka Ye’s 2024 U.S. election campaign, and at a time when his anti-Semitic rantings and behavior have sparked outrage and a re-evaluation of his place in popular culture, the one-off documentary follows Azhar as he attempts to understand the complex journey that led the singer to become one of the most famous and creatively successful artists of his generation.”

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