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Cordae & Naomi Osaka Confirm They’re Having A Baby Girl: Photos

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Something seriously potent has been in the air over the past few months, as we can hardly keep up with all the celebrity pregnancies being revealed. Naomi Osaka and Cordae are one couple who’s nearly on the tail end of their journey to parenthood. The athlete revealed that she’s expecting back in January. The little one will be their first. As they shared during a baby shower on Friday (June 2), it’s a girl!

Osaka shared an adorable snapshot to her Instagram feed earlier today. It shows the rapper kissing her ready-to-burst bump in front of adorable pink and purple decor. In another image, the 25-year-old poses alongside the same balloons and flowers. A more zoomed-out angle reveals the words “A little princess is on the way” written behind her. Cordae reshared the post on his own Story, excitedly using the hashtag “#GirlDad” above it. Clearly, both parents-to-be are eager to enter this new phase of their lives.

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Osaka’s tennis career has obviously been derailed by the decision to expand her family. Regardless, she’s vowed to be back in action for the 2024 Australia Open and hasn’t held back on clapping back at critics who are skeptical of her ability to return to the sport with as much strength as before. Even while pregnant, she proved her dedication to the game, sharing videos of training both on the court and at the beach a few months ago.

As for the lyricist, just a few weeks ago we reported that he’s inching closer to joining the ranks of those with the prestigious EGOT status. After taking home an Emmy, he received a letter of congratulation from the Obamas, which he proudly showed off on social media. What do you think Cordae and Naomi Osaka should name their baby girl? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Chrisean Rock Cries While Praying, Shares Salacious Maternity Photos Without Blueface

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Today (June 2) is a full moon, meaning it’s not unexpected to be in your feelings – especially not if you’re with child. Chrisean Rock, who’s over halfway along in her pregnancy now, is certainly emotional based on her latest Instagram posts. Earlier this afternoon, her feed lit up with a video in which she shares a beautiful moment of prayer with her 3.5M followers. While listening to the words of @sarahjakesroberts and cleaning her home, the 23-year-old finds herself overcome with tears, allowing them to freely flow as she moves through her feelings.

“I know better, amen,” she wrote in the caption. As she washes dishes, Chrisean wears several flashy chains around her neck. Her baby bump is on full display under her maroon sports bra, which she paired with comfy yellow shorts. As many fans are noting in the comments, the Baltimore native has a certain glow about her over the past few weeks. “Seeing this new side of you is amazing,” one user praised Rock. “You’re glowing, healing, and look so beautiful. You got this.”

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Chrisean Rock Gets Emotional While Praying

Immediately following that heartwarming post, Rock reminded us that she’s still not afraid to let loose as she nears motherhood. She shared a carousel from her first maternity shoot, consisting of many revealing outfits in true Rihanna fashion. In the caption the reality starlet revealed that Blac Chyna helped her put things together, helping her feel beautiful on her special day.

In some of the snapshots, Rock excitedly looks in the mirror while wearing a bold pink two-piece set. This has caused some to speculate it’s a gender reveal for her unborn baby, though Blueface’s mom has alleged that it’s a boy in the past.

Read More: Chrisean Rock Says She & God Will Welcome Her Baby Without Blueface: “The Negative Shit Been Behind Me”

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Check out Chrisean Rock’s first official maternity photoshoot below. Do you think she’s having a boy or a girl? Let us know in the comments, and tap back in later this weekend for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Coi Leray Gets Seriously Cheeky While Activating Superhero Mode In A Pink Latex Outfit

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This New Music Friday (June 2), Coi Leray teamed up with Metro Boomin for a new song called “Self Love.” It appears on the brand new Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse soundtrack, along with appearances from other popular rappers like Offset, JID, Don Toliver, Lil Uzi Vert, and 21 Savage. Seeing as her Instagram feed and Story have been lighting up with countless selfies and thirst traps lately, it makes sense why the Boston-born lyricist was picked to put together a confident anthem for the animated film.

Earlier today, Leray turned to social media to celebrate another exciting project she’s got in the works. Wearing a bright pink latex bodysuit, matching gloves, and platform boots, the 25-year-old revealed that she’s officially activated superhero mode. The salacious announcement comes ahead of the arrival of her sophomore album. “GET READY! 👀 @meta 💖🆑,” she added in the caption before reminding her fans that COI is due out on June 23. Leray has already shared a handful of singles from the tracklist. Among them are “My Body” and “Bops,” but many were notably confused when she revealed her full roster of guest features last month.

Read More: Coi Leray Reveals Sophomore Album Tracklist, Features Leave Fans Confused

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David Guetta, Saucy Santana, Giggs, Lola Brooke, Skillibeng, and James Brown are all on the list. The latter, specifically, is raising many eyebrows. The “Anxiety” artist has been known to sample throwback hits as of late. It’ll be interesting to see what she has in store with the late funk musician’s discography. On another recently teased single, “Make My Day,” she was criticized for using “Pump Up The Jam,” especially after ranting about oversaturation in the music industry on Twitter recently.

Regardless of what her haters have to say, the genre-bending artist’s fans are more than excited to see what else the rollout for COI has to bring over the coming weeks. Do you think that Coi Leray will top Trendsetter with her sophomore album? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Jay-Z’s Former NYC Apartment, Known As “Stash Spot,” Listed For $1.4 Million

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Just last month, Jay-Z and Beyonce made American history by purchasing the most expensive home ever in the state of California for $200M. Some Twitter users have been calling the property “ugly” and comparing it to a “prison,” but nevertheless it’s a huge step up from where Hov resided in the late ’90s on 560 State Street. As the NY Post notes, the father of three was both selling drugs and making music at the time, but ultimately gave up the former for a very successful pursuit of the latter.

“I knew something wasn’t right about the things I was doing,” Jay admitted while visiting the property in 2019. “My conscious was alive. So I just decided to let that street life go and just really focus on music. This is what I love to do. If I had my choice to be successful — to be successful in the street or be successful making music, it would be making music.” After letting go of the toxicity in his life, the New Yorker quickly found himself blowing up and achieving all his dreams in the industry.

Read More: Beyonce & Jay-Z’s $200M California Mansion Called “Ugly,” Compared To A “Prison”

Jay-Z Spent His Younger Years on 560 State Street

His former residence, popularly known as “Stash Spot,” has been listed for sale for $1.4 million. It’s located in Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill neighbourhood and boasts two levels. The main floor contains a living room, dining area, and powder room. Elsewhere you’ll find a primary bedroom with a large, custom-designed closet, as well as a second room that could fit a bed or function as an office/nursery. Other amenities to be enjoyed by whoever foots the bill include the building’s 6,000-square-foot shared courtyard, an outdoor kitchen, and a gas-fired barbecue pit.

Elsewhere in the news, Ne-Yo made an appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast earlier this week, at which time he revealed that Jay-Z still teases him about giving “Let Me Love You” away to Mario. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Jay-Z Won’t Let Ne-Yo Live Down Giving “Let Me Love You” Away To Mario

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Ne-Yo has given us no shortage of hits throughout his career, from “Miss Independent” and “So Sick” to “She Knows” and “Time of Our Lives.” Even with all that he’s achieved, the R&B singer says that Jay-Z still won’t let him live down his decision to give 2004’s “Let Me Love You” to Mario. Ne-Yo reflected on the hit song during his appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, revealing that Hov gives him hell to this day about not keeping the single for himself.

As the 43-year-old tells it, he was primarily working as a songwriter prior to signing with Def Jam Records in 2005. Because he wasn’t focused on a career as a vocalist at the time, he happily passed “Let Me Love You” off to another artist. “So this song goes on and stays at number one for 12 or 13 weeks, something like that, becomes one of the most played songs in radio history,” Ne-Yo said of Mario’s work. “The first time I got to meet Jay-Z, I’d been signed for a couple of months at this point. I walk into the room and he’s in there,” his story continued.

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Ne-Yo Reflects on “Let Me Love You”

“It’s in L.A. Reid’s office. I walk in, ‘Hey it’s nice to meet you.’ He’s like, ‘Man, why you give that damn song away?’ Nice to meet you too bruh, cool. I’m Ne-Yo,” the Arkansas native joked. “To this day, he yell at me about giving that damn song away. But I was just a songwriter when I wrote it, I didn’t write it for myself.” After listening to his guest’s story, Sharpe asked Ne-Yo if he believes he could’ve outdone Mario’s version of the song.

The father of five gave his contemporary his flowers, saying, “I’ll be the first to tell you that Mario got chops that I don’t.” However, because he knows he’s got chops of his own, he “feels like it would’ve worked out either way.” Do you think Ne-Yo could’ve found more success by keeping “Let Me Love You” for himself? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Nick Cannon Says Jamie Foxx Will Give A Health Update “When He’s Ready”

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In a recent interview with Extra, Nick Cannon discussed the topic of actor Jamie Foxx’s health. When he was asked to give an update, Cannon revealed that Foxx would prefer to update the public himself, “when he’s ready.” Cannon went on to claim that what the public currently knows is the only information Foxx and his family wants them to know for now.

In the interview, Cannon describes being asked to fill in for Foxx amid his hospitalization. It was revealed in May that Cannon would be filling in for Foxx as the host of the series, Beat Shazam. “I was like, ‘I’ll do anything for Jamie,’” he explained. “‘Once I get the blessing I’m there.’” Cannon then discussed having respect for how Foxx has handled the situation. “He’s always been somebody who is extremely professional and extremely private,” he explained. He added, “He’s handled this situation with the same manner, you only can respect that.” The interviewer later asks him to give a health update on Foxx. Cannon said, “As a friend, just being as respectful as I can, I don’t pry. I don’t ask any other questions.” He claims, “When he’s ready, he’s going to address the awaiting fans in the world in the way that only he can.”

Read More: Jamie Foxx’s Career: From Stand-Up To Music To A-List Actor

Nick Cannon Says Foxx Is “Extremely Private”

“We wanted to share that my father Jamie Foxx experienced a medical complication yesterday,” Foxx’s daughter Corinne shared on social media in April. She added, “Luckily due to quick action and great care he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.” Following the news of Foxx’s hospitalization, Cannon wrote on social media, “I literally have been saying prayers out loud.” He added, “I know he’s doing so much better.”

Various rumors about Foxx’s health status have been circulating since the actor’s hospitalization. Recently A.J. Benza alleged that Foxx has been left partially blind and paralyzed following the medical complication, despite lack of evidence. He also alleged that the complications arose following Foxx receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, and many social media users are calling his allegations “irresponsible.” None of the rumors surrounding Foxx’s health have been confirmed.

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The Weeknd Details Interest In Writing & Co-Producing Madonna Album After “The Idol” Soundtrack Collab

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Once again, The Weeknd is proving that his creativity knows no bounds. His latest project, The Idol, finds him not only sitting in the producer and writer’s seats but also starring in and creating the soundtrack alongside some other huge artists. The controversial HBO series made its debut at Cannes Film Festival last month, with many reviews condemning the show for over-sexualizing 23-year-old Lily-Rose Depp in virtually every episode. Fans will be able to tap into the show at home this coming weekend, and ahead of that, Abel Tesfaye gave us a taste of the music that’s to come.

This New Music Friday (June 2) he joined forces with Playboi Carti and Madonna for “Popular,” which brings about a seriously nostalgic sound. The Weeknd spoke with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 about the single, as well as his aspirations for future work with the Queen of Pop. “The thing is, I’ve always wanted to work with her. I’ve always wanted to write and produce a Madonna album… Well, co-produce with her, of course,” the Canadian shared.

Read More: The Weeknd, Madonna, & Playboi Carti Being A Nostalgic Sound On “Popular”

The Weeknd Chats with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1

He specifically praised Madonna for being “such a visionary” and keeping her sights set on a singular outcome. “I just want to come into her world and create a classic Madonna album. That was always my dream. So this can be… hopefully, this is the appetizer for that,” Tesfaye teased. Elsewhere, he spoke about “Popular” and how “proud” he is of how the track came together.

“Me and Carti had this… I mean, we’ve jammed out before. We’ve had a different version of this song prior. So I’ve had these vocals for a while and I’ve kind of just worked around it, and then kind of kept it in the tuck. But now it felt like it was time. It was time,” the genre-bending vocalist reflected. Would you be excited to stream a joint album from Madonna and The Weeknd? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Odell Beckham Jr. Posts Tribute To Ms Jacky OH!

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Jacklyn Smith, better known as Ms Jacky OH!, passed away on Wednesday. Smith was best known for her time on Wild ‘N Out, the hip-hop improv comedy show hosted by Nick Cannon. Furthermore, she was the partner of DC Young Fly and was the mother of the internet personality’s three children.

Much speculation has arisen about Smith’s death. “Getting ready for my mommy makeover with Dr. Zach!! Stay tuned to my … i do a lot. but being a mommy is my favorite,” Smith reportedly wrote on social media prior to her death. In the wake of her death, the BET Network shared a statement. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacklyn Smith, known to the world as Jacky Oh, a talented Wild N’ Out family member whose impact will be forever treasured and missed. Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the Wild N’ Out cast throughout five seasons. More importantly, she was a tremendous mother to three beautiful children. The BET Media Group extends our sincere condolences to the Smith family, DC Young Fly, B Simone, Nick Cannon, and all friends who loved and cared for Jacky Oh during this difficult time.”

OBJ, Keenan Allen Share Tributes

“Everyday is a gift. Tomorrow is never promised. Rest Easy Angel. We love You. 🕊,” Beckham Jr. wrote on Twitter on June 1. “Don’t take this life for granted, we’re here for the blink of an eye. Y’all plz love on your loved ones while they’re still here. 🕊,” the Ravens wide receiver added in a second tweet. Beckham Jr. knew Smith through Lauren Wood, the mother of his son. Wood and Smith vacationed in Belize together while Smith attended Beckham Jr. and Wood’s baby shower.

However, Beckham Jr. was not the only NFL star to pay tribute to Smith. “Damn man! Truly an angel. Jacky introduced me to the wife I have today. Praying for your babies and DC! It’s all perfect timing even though we don’t understand. God is in,” Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen wrote on Instagram. Follow all the latest entertainment news here at HotNewHipHop.

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Kanye West & Bianca Censori’s Penthouse Rent Costs $20K/Month While Rapper’s Mansion Remains Unfinished

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Kanye West has been said to be facing serious financial struggles for some time now. Nevertheless, that’s not stopping the father of four from dishing out a reported $20K per month in rent. According to Radar Online, he and his wife Biance Censori have shacked up in West Hollywood. They’re renting a two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse not far from the recently established Yeezy headquarters on Melrose Avenue. “It’s a gorgeous apartment and the interior is very Ye. It’s a unique spot which is an architect’s dream,” an insider close to the couple dished of their home.

Prior to that, they were staying at the Nobu Ryokan hotel, all while Ye’s Malibu mansion remains uninhabited and reportedly rotting away. At the luxury hotel (which has a minimum two-night stay), the Yeezy founder and Censori were paying $2K a night. His mansion, which he purchased in 2021 for $57M, has been a hot topic lately, particularly after it was revealed that he dissolved his Yeezy Construction Inc. company in November.

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Kanye West Has Some Major Bills

Kanye West and Bianca Censori are seen on May 13, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rachpoot/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

At the time, West suddenly halted work on his home. Insiders reveal that the Japanese-inspired residence, designed by Tadao Ando, has since been completely gutted. While that project obviously didn’t work out as expected, the architect has received massive praise for the work he did on Jay-Z and Beyonce’s recently purchased California mansion. The $200M deal broke records in the state, where the power couple now officially owns the most expensive home ever purchased.

It remains unclear what the embattled artist plans to do with his property, but according to recent reports, his fortune is back on the way up as he’s allegedly already made a staggering amount from the continued sale of Yeezy at Adidas. Do you think Kanye West will ever finish his mansion? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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“Good Burger 2”: Everything We Know Right Now

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Fans of the iconic ’90s film, Good Burger, have a reason to celebrate – a sequel is on its way! Paramount+ and Nickelodeon Studios have given the green light for the production of Good Burger 2, and here is everything we know about the return of the Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell classic!

Original Stars Back In Action For Good Burger 2

Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, who played Dexter Reed and Ed respectively in the original film, are returning for the sequel. The news was announced on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “I can’t believe it’s been a little over 25 years since great customer service was born at Good Burger! Being a part of something so many generations of people have come to love has made me so proud and now to be back where it all began working on the sequel is surreal!” said Thompson​ (via The Hollywood Reporter).

Read More: Kenan Thompson & Kel Mitchell Confirm “Good Burger 2”

New Faces

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Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell smiling in a scene from the film ‘Good Burger’, 1997. (Photo by Paramount/Getty Images)

The sequel will feature Thompson and Mitchell reprising their roles, reuniting in the present day at the fast-food restaurant Good Burger. A new group of employees will join them, adding fresh faces to the mix. Phil Traill, known for his work on The Middle, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Single Drunk Female, will direct the film. Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert, who were part of the original Good Burger and TV series All That, are on board as writers and executive producers​.

The Legacy Continues With Good Burger 2

Kel Mitchell, who played the original cashier, Ed, expressed his excitement about the sequel. “Ed is one of those timeless characters that has brought so much joy and laughter to fans, and it’s such a beautiful blessing to still be doing it after all these years. It’s super awesome to come back and continue the stories of Dex, Ed and Good Burger for both the people who grew up watching and their kids,” he said in the episode mentioned above to Fallon.

When To Expect Good Burger 2?

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Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell during “Good Burger” Premiere in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc)

Production for the sequel is reportedly set to begin in May, with a premiere slated for later in 2023, with Dexerto reporting that it will be released in November 2023. Fans can expect to return to the world of Good Burger by the end of the year. This is exciting news for fans who have been waiting for a sequel to this beloved film​for over two decades.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Good Burger 2 promises to be a nostalgic trip back to the ’90s. The return of the original stars and the inclusion of new characters has fans excited. It’s clear that the excitement for this sequel is high, and fans can hardly wait for its premiere. So, gear up for a ride back to the classic Good Burger – where great customer service never goes out of style!

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