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Chad Ochocinco’s Break Up Allegedly Stemmed From This Awkward Incident

November 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chad Ochocinco and Sharelle Rosado called it quits in October. The celebrity couple were engaged, and even share a daughter named Serenity, but Rosado made it clear that she was through. “Chad and I are no longer together please stop tagging us,” she wrote on Instagram. “He is a free man ladies.” It wasn’t clear what led to the break up, but the Neighborhood Talk spoke with sources close to the former couple, and they have some very bold theories. The most notable cause was Chad Ochocinco’s alleged infidelity.

A anonymous source The Neighborhood Talk that Chad Ochocinco was actually found having sex with another woman while in the bed he shared with Rosado. The source alleges that Rosado came home and caught her ex-fiance in the act. This does align, however, with the exchange that Rosado had with an IG user after she announced her split from Chad Ochocinco. The user claimed that she would be sliding in the former NFL’s DM’s now that he was single. Rosado shot back: “lol hope you don’t catch nothing sis.” Ochocinco expressed sadness over the dissolution of his engagement during an episode of his Nightcap podcast.

Chad Ochocinco Has Been Accused Of Cheating In The Past

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The former NFL star told co-host Shannon Sharpe he was unsure of what to do next. He did, however, make it clear that he was not responsible for the split. “It wasn’t me,” he asserted. Chad Ochocinco also took Rosado to task for discussing their split on social media. “Yeah, you didn’t have to be so public,” he remarked. This is not the first time Ochocinco has been hit with cheating allegations, however. He was also accused of being unfaithful when he was engaged to Evelyn Lozada in the early 2010s.

Surprisingly, Sharelle Rosado has also been linked to infidelity. She hasn’t denied the rumors that she cheated on her ex with Chad Ochocinco, either, she openly admitted it during an episode of her Humble Baddies podcast in September. “I actually I cheated on my ex-husband with Chad,” she explained to her listeners. “Wouldn’t say cheat because I mentally checked out. I was done.” Regardless of who did what, it appears this celebrity couple are no more.

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Nicki Minaj Jokingly Responds To Keke Palmer’s Impression Of Her

November 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Keke Palmer can do it all. She can sing, she can act, and she can deliver one hell of a celebrity impression. Her versatility has made her a staple on game shows and late night television, and her latest appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon is a prime example of why. Keke Palmer recounted a memorable encounter with Nicki Minaj, and proceeded to dazzle the audience with a spot on impression of the New York rapper. An impression so good it even charmed Minaj.

Keke Palmer claimed that she ran into the rapper shortly after she became a mother. Nicki Minaj called her over a for a conversation, but the sternness in her voice freaked Palmer out. She recounted this very stern approach in her Tonight Show impression. She absolutely nails Nicki Minaj’s accent and cadence, and host Jimmy Fallon couldn’t help but start laughing. Fortunately, for Keke Palmer, the red carpet chat was a positive one. Nicki Minaj merely gave the actress a pep talk and urged her to keep her head up, in the event that things become difficult.

Nicki Minaj Joked That Palmer Might Ruin Her Tough Persona

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“Look, I don’t read the press,” Palmer recounted being told by the rapper. “I don’t know everything that’s goin’ on’. But I just wanna tell you, nobody knows what it’s like when we turn off the lights and we gotta be with ourselves. So you do whatever you need to do to be good with you.” Keke Palmer recalled being very relieved, given Nicki Minaj’s reputation for combativeness. She claimed she thanked the rapper for her kind words and has tried to apply them in her own life. Nicki Minaj saw the Tonight Show interview and proceeded to follow up on the anecdote via Twitter.

Nicki Minaj responded to Keke Palmer’s impression in a humorous light. She noted that the actress’ heartwarming story could jeopardize her reputation as a cutthroat rapper. “Ummmm…why would she even tell that story? doesn’t she know that could mess up the whole ‘bad guy’ thing?,” the NY rapper tweeted out. Nicki Minaj wrapped things up with another joke, claiming that she’s going to send a cease and desist to Palmer due to her spot on impression. “Let’s see if she still laughin when she get hit w/that cease & desist chi.” All good fun.

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Denzel Washington Gets Candid About Wine Habit And “Shooting Dope”

November 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It goes without saying that years of drug and alcohol use will surely catch up to anybody, and according to Denzel Washington, he’s no exception. Luckily, the award-winning actor and producer never let his vices get too out of hand and has made his health a top priority as he approaches 70. During a recent interview with Esquire Magazine, he opened up about the “damage” he’s done to his body in the past by getting hooked on wine and occasionally “shooting dope.”

“Things are opening up for me now — like being seventy. It’s real. And it’s OK. This is the last chapter — if I get another thirty, what do I want to do? My mother made it to ninety-seven. I’m doing the best I can,” he told the outlet. Washington went on to open up about how his wine habit began, and exactly when he realized it was becoming a problem.

Denzel Washington Recalls “Damage” He’s Done To His Body

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“Wine is very tricky. It’s very slow. It ain’t like, boom, all of a sudden. I never got strung out on heroin. Never got strung out on coke. Never got strung out on hard drugs. I shot dope just like they shot dope, but I never got strung out,” he explained. “And I never got strung out on liquor. I had this ideal idea of wine tastings and all that — which is what it was at first. And that’s a very subtle thing. I mean, I drank the best.”

Ultimately, Washington started to think he might be addicted when he got his own wine cellar in his house. Despite this, he says he was never under the influence while working or preparing for a role. “I never drank while I was working or preparing. I would clean up, go back to work — I could do both. However many months of shooting, bang, it’s time to go. Then, boom. Three months of wine, then time to go back to work,” he shared.

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Denzel Washington Elaborates On Kissing A Man In Cut Moment From “Gladiator 2”

November 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Denzel Washington provided some further context to his highly-publicized cut kiss from Gladiator II at the premiere of the film in Hollywood on Monday night. “It really is much ado about nothing,” Washington told Deadline at the event. “They’re making more of it than it was. I kissed him on his hands, I gave him a peck and I killed him.”

Washington originally broke the news of the kiss during a recent interview with Gaytey. “I actually kissed a man in the film but they took it out, they cut it, I think they got chicken. I kissed a guy full on the lips and I guess they weren’t ready for that yet, I killed him about five minutes later. It’s ‘Gladiator.’ It’s the kiss of death,” he told the outlet.

Denzel Washington Attends “Gladiator 2” Premiere In Hollywood

US actor Denzel Washington (R) and wife US actress Pauletta Washington attend the Los Angeles premiere of “Gladiator II” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, November 18, 2024. (Photo by LISA O’CONNOR / AFP) (Photo by LISA O’CONNOR/AFP via Getty Images)

Director Ridley Scott denied Washington’s claim about the kiss being cut elsewhere on the red carpet. “No, that’s bullsh*t,” Scott told Deadline at the premiere. “They never did. They acted the moment — it didn’t happen.” In addition to the first Gladiator, Scott is best known for his other iconic films Alien, Blade Runner, American Gangster, Thelma & Louise, and more.

Denzel Washington Discusses The Kiss From “Gladiator 2”

Gladiator II will be hitting theaters this Friday, November 22. In addition to Washington, it stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, and Connie Nielsen. The story follows Mescal as the son of characters Maximus and Lucilla from the first film. Check out Denzel Washington’s full comments on the kiss from Gladiator II below.

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Jaleel White Claims Bianca Lawson Used Him For Clout During Teen Date

November 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jaleel White was one of the biggest child stars of the 1990s. His turn as Steve Urkel on Family Matters made him a household name, and has maintained his relevance to this day. The actor decided to look back on his career with his new memoir, Growing Up Urkel. In it he details his rise to fame, his struggle to transition to mature roles, and his love life. One of the most unexpected chapters, however, details a date with fellow actor Bianca Lawson. A date that did not go particularly well, and that Jaleel White still feels a bit of saltiness over.

In his memoir, Jaleel White claims that Bianca Lawson was his first ever date. He recalls being let down by the realization that Lawson was disinterested in him throughout the date. In fact, the only time White believes she showed any interest is when they stopped by an arcade and she needed money to play the games. They went on a second date, but Jaleel White admits it fizzled soon after. Upon reflecting on the date, the actor believes that his status was the only reason Lawson agreed to a date in the first place. He was a TV star, and Lawson had yet to breakthrough with Saved By the Bell: The New Class.

Jaleel White Believed His Status Got Him The Date

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“I highly doubt my asking for her phone number would have gone the same way had my position in television not signaled a possible opportunity for her,” White writes in his memoir. “I imagine ambition is what won me her phone number in the first place. And probably extended our knowing each other.” The actor admitted he was unaware of Bianca Lawson’s career aspirations at the time. He didn’t realize she was an actress until he spotted her on the set of the Saved By the Bell spinoff a year later. Jaleel White claimed the realization hit him “like a ton of bricks.”

Bianca Lawson was not the only women who suffered White’s scorn in Growing Up Urkel. The actor and author claimed that Lawson and Daphne Duplaix played “pivotal” roles in his maturation. As far as he was concerned, they helped him gain an “understanding of female motivations in show business.” White also claimed to have run afoul of Gabrielle Union during their time at UCLA together. Years later, the actress told White that several of her classmates “hated” him due to his small screen success.

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Netflix Sued Over Streaming Quality During Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul Fight

November 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul was the boxing event to end all boxing events. At least, in 2024. The former, a sports legend, and the latter, a social media sensation, did their parts to build up the hype. Unfortunately, things did not go smoothly come fight night. Fans were disappointed with the quality of the fight, and the ways in which both fighters seemed to be dancing around each other in later rounds. Well, those who got the chance to see the later rounds, that is. Netflix’s live stream buffered repeatedly during the fight, and now the platform is being sued!

The suit was filed by Ronald “Blue” Denton. The Florida native claimed that he struggled to watch the fight, along with thousands of others, due to the poor quality of Netflix’s stream. He specifically cited “legendary problems, such as: no access, streaming glitches, and buffering issues.” Denton feels that Netflix breached their contract agreement to stream the fight. He is consequently seeking unspecified damages from the streaming titan. Denton’s complaints should come as no surprise to anyone who tried to watch the Mike Tyson Vs. Jake Paul fight themselves.

Netflix Struggled To Broadcast Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul

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Social media was swamped with complaints from users who couldn’t tell what was happening in real time. It got so bad, in fact, that Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone sent an email to employees addressing the issues. She acknowledged that there were unforeseen problems with the stream, while at the same time noting that Netflix drew record breaking viewership during the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight. “We don’t want to dismiss the poor experience of some members,” Stone explained via email. “Know we have room for improvement, but still consider this event a huge success.”

While Mike Tyson nor Jake Paul have commented on the streaming debacle, other celebrities have weighed in. Howard Stern, for example, blasted Netflix and urged them to get things under control before their plan to stream football games on Christmas Day. Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul may have resulted in a lawsuit, but a botched NFL broadcast would be, in Stern’s mind, an even greater debacle. “You f**k people’s football, there is hell to pay,” the radio host told Sirius XM fans. “You better not. I don’t know how this stuff works, but you’ve got to make sure it works.”

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Keith Lee’s Shocking Food Review At Sushi Establishment Results In Shut Down Of The Restaurant

November 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Major TikTok food critic Keith Lee is currently trending right now thanks to a jaw-dropping sushi restaurant review. According to Yahoo! News, he posted a review from the Fob Sushi Bar location in Seattle on November 10. He got $15 worth of sashimi and nigiri and left a mostly positive review of the food, especially for the price. However, his viewers noticed something off about it that Keith didn’t pick up on in real time. “Nah, that fish definitely moved at 1:50,” one fan replied. “Your favorite one had a worm on it,” another claimed.

It’s hard to see with the lighting, but you can check out the video below. Not too long after the clip made the rounds online, Keith Lee did post a follow-up video confirming everyone’s suspicions. He said it “did appear that something moved.” However, he couldn’t completely concur whether it was a worm or not. Regardless of what caused the sushi to not look right, Fob responded to the controversial review and speculation labeling it “false.”

Keith Lee Fans Spotted Something Off About The Sushi

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They affirmed to their social media followers that they “follow strict FDA and HACCP standards to ensure the highest quality and safety in every dish.” Instead, Fob Sushi Bar says that the “natural elasticity” of the fresh fish led to the movement. In that same follow-up post from Keith Lee, he was a little disappointed in the establishment’s response to his “allegations.” However, he didn’t viciously tear down the restaurant and was respectful in his reply.

“For the restaurant to post a statement indicating that me holding the sushi or me holding the chopsticks a certain way is why the sushi moved — I personally don’t agree with it. Because I’ve had sushi a thousand times, and I’ve held sushi a thousand different ways, and never once have I seen sushi behaving that way.” Given how popular Keith is the videos spread like wildfire, and it’s led to Fob’s temporary shutdown at their Seattle and Bellevue, Washington locations. In a statement, they wrote, “In response to recent food safety concerns, we have decided to close our FOB Sushi locations in Seattle and Bellevue until further notice.”

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Lil Scrappy Admits He Doesn’t Like Bambi Anymore

November 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Scrappy says he doesn’t like his ex-wife, Bambi, anymore, but won’t go so far as to use the word, “hate.” He explained his feelings for her in a video posted on social media after Bambi shared a picture with a man by the name of Rayface, as noted by The Shade Room. “I just do not like her,” Scrappy revealed in the post.

“That’s the difference,” he continued. “Hate is a strong word, strong word. I just don’t even have the energy for that sh*t anymore. It’s about getting money and taking care of them kids man. I don’t even look that way. I just keep moving, get my money. Do what I’ve been trying to do for the longest, like I’m doing it.” He never explained the timing of the post.

Lil Scrappy & Bambi Attend BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 07: Lil Scrappy and Bambi attend the 2022 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on September 07, 2022, in Miami Beach, Florida. (photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Many fans on social media appear to be taking Bambi’s side in the feud. “Every man hates a woman that makes him stand on business,” one user wrote when Hollywood Unlocked shared the clip on Instagram. Another added: “First off he looks like he’s in a jail cell getting high. Secondly Bam is the only one to give you your FLOWERS LITERALLY when it comes to being a dad. You just don’t like her cause she’s not one of ‘them’!!! What a [clown emoji].”

Lil Scrappy Shares His Feelings On Bambi

The two Love & Hip Hop costars finalized their divorce in 2023 after five years of marriage. During their time together, the two welcomed three children. Their relationship as co-parents since the separation has been up and down. Check out the full video of Scrappy speaking on his relationship with Bambi below. Be on the lookout for further updates on the couple on HotNewHipHop.

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Jeannie Mai Accuses Jeezy Of Harassing Her With “Oppressive” Subpoena

November 19, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Jeannie Mai has requested that a judge dismiss Jeezy’s subpoena of her bank accounts, labeling the request “oppressive.” She presented the argument in a filing obtained by In Touch Weekly. The two sides reached a settlement in their divorce back in June, but Mai has since accused Jeezy of failing to make good on several financial agreements.

Mai’s lawyer argued: “Here, the subpoena is grossly overbroad and oppressive and it is clear that the subpoena was issued for the sole purpose of embarrassing and harassing Ms. Mai, as same requests information that in no way relates to the subject matter of the current Contempt action. Furthermore, Ms. Mai has provided numerous alternative avenues for [Jeezy] to obtain the information that he is now requesting from Ms. Mai’s personal and business bank accounts from the time period of June 2024 to October of 2024.”

Jeezy & Jeannie Mai Attend New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 08: Rapper Jeezy (L) and Jeannie Mai attend the Badgley. Mischka front row during New York Fashion Week: The. Shows at Gallery I at Spring Studios on February 08, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Badgley Mischka)

They continued: “Given [Jeezy’s] propensity for failing to pay his financial obligations, both in his prior unrelated custody case, and based on the number of lawsuits that have been filed against him by his former employees and associates regarding non-payment of debts, it is clear that [Jeezy] motive in issuing said subpoena was for no other purpose than to harass and intimidate Ms. Mai.”

Mai claims Jeezy failed to place $500,000 in an account for their daughter, as he allegedly promised. Additionally, she says he didn’t make good on $92,000 owed for four months’ rent, nor did he cover tuition and childcare costs. Jeezy has denied the allegations, labeling them “blatant misrepresentations.” Be on the lookout for further updates on the former couple on HotNewHipHop.

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Charleston White Captures The Internet’s Attention By Acting Like Himself In New Movie

November 18, 2024 by newhiphopnews

As many of you know, Charleston White is usually popping up on people’s social media feeds but not for the best reasons at times. Throughout his multi-media career, he’s been hyper critical of rappers and other online personalities. Sometimes, he takes things too far and it almost always gets him in hot water. However, despite his flaws, there are a lot of folks out there who find him quite comedic. That two-faced personality is why many still keep tabs on him to an extent because of his explosive behavior. This time, we are sharing a highlight of his, as Charleston White has the internet yucking it up over a new movie role he scored.

Yes, if you weren’t familiar, he’s been in a couple of projects since 2023, according to his IMDb page. They are pretty obscure projects and the roles are minor. But it seems he’s trying to pick up a new skill which is highly commendable. This film looks to have some more backing than others, as according to eventbrite, it had a premiere over the weekend.

Charleston White The Next Major Movie Star?

They really got Charleston White starring in movies now 😭😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/AKF8gogaZb

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It took place on Saturday, November 16 at the Angelika Film Center & Café in Dallas, Texas. The title of the movie is Wrong Address and it was released by A Bigger Picture. It also stars Nykol Harris, Alex Stein, and Jayceon Marshall. There isn’t much on the plot of it, but based on the short clip above, it looks to be some sort of crime/dramedy of sorts. Speaking of that clip, it’s garnering people’s attention on social media for how Charleston White portrays his character.

That is to say it’s basically himself and to no one’s surprise, he kills it. He’s being interrogated by the police and he’s shouting profanities and acting out, which is how he normally is on the internet. People seem to be loving it, with one X (Twitter) user writing, “ I need to check this out.” Another jokes, “He could play a big role in the next Friday movie” According to his Instagram, there looks to have been another private showing on November 17 in Mississippi, but information on where to watch is unavailable.

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