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Prince Harry Says Shenseea’s Music Helped Him Through Dark Times

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The world is getting an inside look at the Royal family thanks to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The pair has been ostracized by purists who have slammed the couple for abandoning their expected Royal duties. Harry has also been labeled the “black sheep” of his family. Now, he’s spilling details of what goes on behind the scenes in his new memoir.

The famous couple’s Netflix docuseries, but that doesn’t hold a candle to Harry’s autobiography, Spare. In it, the son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana doesn’t mince words as he speaks about his family’s scandals.

LONDON, UK – JANUARY 05: A view of the book of Prince Harry Duke of Sussex on display at the entrance of a bookshop in London, United Kingdom on January 05, 2023. A new memoir by the UK’s Prince Harry reportedly describes a physical fight he had with his brother Prince William that left Harry injured. (Photo by Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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In a brief excerpt from the book, Harry mentions going through dark times in his life. He says he has often been at odds with his family, and during one period, he found solace by listening to Shenseea.

“In the times I felt alone and separated from my family, I always took time to myself to sit back and listen to Shenseea,” he said. “Her lyrics resonated with me and got me through a lot.”

The British Royal didn’t detail which of the Dancehall-R&B singer’s tracks eased his troubled mind, but Shenseea gave her guess.

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When Shenseea learned that Harry gave her a mention, she fired off a tweet. “I know Rebel is his song! That intro is it 🫶🏼.”

There were also several more explosive revelations from Spare. Harry additionally spoke about a physical fight with his brother, Prince William, and claimed he learned of Queen Elizabeth’s death after reading about it on the BBC.

Spare is slated for release on January 10.

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Dana White Power Slap League TV Debut Delayed After Incident With Wife

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The latest controversy involving Dana White has caused a delay in his new business venture. UFC’s president was caught in a viral firestorm after a video of White and his wife surfaced. In the clip, the pair looked like they were arguing in the VIP section of a nightclub. During the spat, White’s wife slapped him. He immediately slapped her back.

Now, it’s reported that the premiere of White’s Power Slap League has been pushed back by a week. Power Slap: Road to the Title was initially slated for a televised debut on January 11, but ESPN reports it will now air on January 18.

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White’s Power Slap League featured two contenders slapping one another as hard as they could for three rounds. Further, TBS has not issued any formal statements about the controversy.

Meanwhile, on Monday (January 2), White spoke with TMZ about the violent incident with his wife.

“You’ve heard me say over the years, ‘There is never, ever an excuse for a guy to put his hands on a woman,’ and now here I am on TMZ talking about it,” he said. Despite the pushback, White’s wife also apologized for their behavior.

“I’m literally making no excuses for this thing at all,” he also stated. “It’s never happened before. It’s the first time it’s ever happened. People are going to say what they’re going to say, and it is what it is. Whatever people say is deserved. I deserve it.”

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Additionally, Comedian D.L. Hughley has publicly criticized the media’s coverage of White’s recent controversy. Specifically, he claims that had the UFC boss been a Black man, there would be far more headlines about him, his past, and his family. Others, including Jamie Foxx, agreed with Hughley’s take.

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Yung Miami Fawns Over Diddy Romance: “We Pray Together”

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It took some time for their fans to adjust to their romance, but Yung Miami and Diddy are the “it” Hip Hop couple. The pair were initially private about their budding romance, but after confirming their union, they haven’t hesitated in sharing intimate moments. From jet-setting across the globe to tropical vacations to supporting one another’s live shows, Diddy and Miami can’t get enough of one another.

PEOPLE caught up with Yung Miami at the premiere of the second season of BMF in Los Angeles. The outlet couldn’t pass up an opportunity to ask the City Girls rapper about her Bad Boy beau.

MIAMI, FL – FEBRUARY 03: Pierre “Pee” Thomas, Fly Guy DC, Yung Miami and Sean Combs attend the Million Dollar Bowl at The Dome Miami on February 3, 2020 in Miami, Florida.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
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“He’s a man. He’s a grown man,” said Miami. She also added, “He’s very honest. He’s upfront about everything, ain’t no secrets with him. Nothing in my face, everything in one. I can talk to him about it.”

Additionally, Miami said their relationship is more than just flexing on social media or partying. According to the rapper, this is indeed the “first time” she’s “experienced a love like this.”

“We go to church. He takes me to church. We pray together,” Miami further revealed. “We put God first, for real. We pray, talk to God, and go to church. I can talk to him about anything.”

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Regardless of her relationship, there is much on the horizon for Yung Miami. Her Caresha Please podcast continues to thrive, and she’s preparing to perform at Rolling Loud in March.

“I enjoy all of it,” she said. “I’m not gonna lie, I can’t say, I enjoy all of ’em the same. Like I’m just so happy to be in the space that I take all of it in the same. I’m so happy.”

The rapper is also featured in BMF as the character Deanna Washington.

“You can expect a whole new side to me. Like, I know y’all know Yung Miami, I know y’all know Caresha, but it’s like, it’s a very emotional scene, and it’s real acting,” she stated. “Like, it’s very emotional. I’m a wife, it’s different. I ain’t gonna spill too much, but it’s a whole different side of me.”

Tune in to the second season of BMF today, January 6.

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Bryan Kohberger Update: Alleged Killer Seen Throwing Trash In Neighbour’s Bins Before Arrest

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Now that he’s back in Idaho and has attended his first hearing, more details regarding the arrest of 28-year-old Bryan Kohberger are coming out. Needless to say, they’re as chilling as many anticipated. However, authorities still aren’t able to paint a full picture for the public.

At the end of 2022, the criminology student was apprehended by the FBI in Pennsylvania. At this time, he’s the only known suspect in the murder of four young University of Idaho students.

In this handout provided by Monroe County Correctional Facility, 28-year-old Bryan Christopher Kohberger is seen in a booking photo after he was arrested on December 30, 2022 in Pennsylvania. Kohberger has been accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students – Ethan Chapin, 20, Xana Kernodle, 20, Madison Mogen, 21, and Kaylee Goncalves, 21 – in an off-campus house on November 13, 2022 in Moscow, Idaho. (Photo by Monroe County Correctional Facility via Getty Images)

As we previously reported, Kohberger and his father drove home from Idaho to Washington for the holidays. During their trip, the duo was stopped twice by Indiana state police. At this time, it’s believed these were planned pullovers to obtain more information on the suspect without spooking him.

According to CNN, authorities also kept watch over their target when he arrived at his parent’s house. A law enforcement source tells the outlet that investigators witnessed as he “cleaned his car, inside and outside, not missing an inch.”

The team assigned to Kohberger was tasked with keeping an eye on him until a warrant was obtained. Additionally, they had to gather an item that could be used to collect a DNA sample.

Officers saw the suspect numerous times outside in Pennsylvania, often wearing surgical gloves. At one point, he headed outside around 4 AM and put trash bags in his neighbours’ bins. They then collected garbage from both the family home and Kohberger’s backup spot and sent it off to the Idaho State Lab.

Last Friday (December 30), a local SWAT team moved in on the family home. Both the door and windows were broken down in what’s known as a “dynamic entry” that’s typically only used with “high-risk” suspects.

After a long trip across the country via plane, Kohberger appeared in Idaho court yesterday (January 5). The previous night, he was booked into the Latah County jail on four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary.

He is facing the death penalty, which some of the victim’s parents have already said they support.

Read the latest updates on Bryan Kohberger’s affidavit here, and check back later for more updates. RIP.

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Drake & Former Miss Croatia Ivana Knoll Link Up At Leonardo DiCaprio’s Party

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Drake has been doing this for a long time. Because of this, it never comes as a surprise when he links up with practically every famous face in the industry. Over the years, the rapper has befriended socialites, models, fellow artists, athletes, and various other creatives. Most recently, his ever-expanding social circle grew by one more as he posted up with a world-famous beauty named Ivana Knoll.

She previously held the title of Miss Croatia. Now, the 26-year-old is spending time with Drizzy. Specifically, they were at Leonardo DiCaprio’s Miami party earlier this week. They posed for an Instagram photo together, which she shared on her feed on Thursday (January 5) morning.

In the image, the Canadian has his arm wrapped around Knoll’s waist. They both widely grin for the camera as the model flips her hair. While not exactly matching, their dark fits were coordinated, and they looked undeniably happy to be in each other’s presence.

As Daily Star notes, the social media star made headlines at the end of 2022 after attending the FIFA World Cup in revealing outfits. The host country, Qatar, created a strict dress code for the event, but she chose to follow her own rules. As a result of her bold actions, her online presence has increased significantly. At this time, she has upwards of 3.6 million followers on Instagram.

Champagne Papi isn’t the only celebrity to appear on Knoll’s feed as of late. To kick off 2023, she shared a picture of her and “Gold Digger” hitmaker Jamie Foxx, also smiling for the camera.

“There’s no better way [than to] start [your] new year with good friends,” her caption reads.

According to reports, Foxx was also present at the Miami party where Drizzy and Knoll snapped their photo together.

Jamie Foxx is seen on January 02, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by 305pics/GC Images)

Check out our Instagram Gallery of Drake posing with his other famous friends here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Yaya Mayweather Shares NBA YoungBoy Quote In Photo Series

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Yaya Mayweather is celebrating the new year by dropping a photo series on Instagram. Posing in a pink crop top and jeans, the 22-year-old captioned it, “Too many people watching me bye.”

NBA Youngboy, who shares a son with Mayweather, said the quote after noticing nearly 200K fans on his Instagram Live. The viral moment later began to make the rounds on Instagram and TikTok.

This past December, Mayweather was sentenced for allegedly stabbing a woman in 2020. Previously pleading guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, she was only given six years probation in the case.

Her lawyer told People last year, “We resolved the case between Iyanna and the State. The agreement calls for Iyanna being on deferred adjudication for a period of 6 years after which she will have no felony conviction and the case will be dismissed. She is eligible to have the deferred adjudication end after two years pending her good behavior.”

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Mayweather was previously arrested by Houston police in 2020 after getting into a physical altercation with Lapattra Lashai Jacobs. Describing herself as his fiancée, she allegedly grabbed two knives at the rapper’s home and charged at Jacobs, who was later treated for her injuries and also underwent surgery.

Youngboy is reportedly engaged to Jaylyn Michelle, who welcomed the Louisiana native’s 10th child in 2022. However, he and Mayweather sparked relationship rumors last August after she shared a mirror selfie with the caption, “Feels so good to be back home.”

It was soon revealed that Youngboy was photographed in the same room, leading many to think that the two had reunited.

Despite their past tumultuous relationship, the pair appear to still be on good terms. 

What are your thoughts on the famous co-parents? Let us know in the comments.

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Damar Hamlin Asked Which Team Won The Game After Waking In Hospital

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Following Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsing on the field during Monday’s game, the 24-year-old is currently “awake and responsive” and able to communicate according to a new update from his team.

After waking up at the University of Cincinnati hospital intensive care unit on Wednesday night, he asked in writing who won the game. It was postponed following his medical emergency.

Responding back, medical staff at the hospital said back, “Yes, Damar, you won. You won the game of life.”

Hamlin is now able to move his hands and feet and is communicating by writing messages on a clipboard. They also shared that his “neurological condition and function is intact” as he continues to recover in the ICU.

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Dr. William Knight IV, MD, who is working with Hamlin at the Ohio hospital, said about Hamlin’s consistent support system, “His parents have been with him constantly. There’s a lot of family members, a lot of support from his family and friends, as well as members of the Buffalo Bills administrative and medical teams that have been really at his bedside throughout which is admirable in terms of the support of that the Bills that have shown here. And so yes, he’s held many people’s hands.”

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 09: Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills walks to the tunnel during halftime against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Highmark Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)

Hamlin shocked countless NFL fans when he collapsed during the football game’s first quarter. Suffering a heart attack on the field, he was treated at the game before being escorted to the ICU.

Our thoughts are with Hamlin as he continues to heal.

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Aaron Hernandez’s Ex-Fiancée Questioned Over Trust Fund Spending

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Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez, who was engaged to late NFL star Aaron Hernandez, is now being questioned over her spending of his trust fund. The former couple shares a daughter, 10-year-old Avielle.

The former New England Patriots player took his own life in April 2017 while in prison. He was arrested and charged with the murder of his former friend Odin Lloyd. Additionally, he was also accused of participating in a fatal drive-by shooting.

According to People, Jenkins-Hernandez’s lawyers “submitted an invoice for reimbursement from the trust fund to a court-appointed trustee.” 

BOSTON, MA – APRIL 12: Shayanna Jenkins sits in the courtroom for the double murder trial of her fiancee, former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, at Suffolk Superior Court in Boston on Apr. 12, 2017. Hernandez is charged in the July 2012 killings of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado who he encountered in a Boston nightclub. The former NFL football player already is serving a life sentence in the 2013 killing of semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd. (Photo by Keith Bedford/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
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Attorney David Schwartz later denied her request. Jenkins-Hernandez also attempted to remove him as the trusted, saying he was “ keeping Avielle from her hobby.”

Outlined in documents, Jenkins-Hernandez’s spending was then brought into question.

Schwartz’s lawyers reportedly claimed, “There is every reason to question whether and how the Conservator is applying the significant resources that should be available to pay for Avielle’s daily needs, including dance lessons, especially since all of her basic housing security and educational expenses are paid from the Trust.”

NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA – AUGUST 22: Aaron Hernandez sits in the courtroom of the Attleboro District Court during his hearing on August 22, 2013 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge for the death of Odin Lloyd. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
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The mother previously requested $10,000 for Avielle’s dance lessons.

“Large amounts of money are spent under each category of the Accountings, with little clear identification of how these disbursements benefit Avielle,” docs reportedly revealed.

People also shared that docs exhibit specific examples of Jenkins-Hernandez’s spending. It reportedly includes “$10,000 in both entertainment expenses and online shopping, thousands in ‘self-care’ costs, and $12,000 spent at HomeGoods.”

After giving birth to their daughter in 2012, Jenkins-Hernandez had a second daughter in 2018.

What are your thoughts on Jenkins-Hernandez’s alleged spending? Sound off in the comments below with your thoughts.

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Joe Budden Reacts To Being Shouted Out In “Abbott Elementary”

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Joe Budden is one of the most recognizable figures in hip-hop culture. He was never quite the most popular rapper in the game while he was active, but he was a prominent member of Slaughterhouse. His 2003 hit, “Pump It Up” is certainly the most successful track of his career.

He retired from the rap game in 2018 and his last full-length release came in the form of 2016’s Rage & The Machine. Ever since then, Budden has found continuous success as a broadcaster for various platforms. Regardless, the 42-year-old continues to maintain his relevance in society.

Joe Budden speaks onstage at the REVOLT X AT&T 3-Day Summit In Los Angeles – Day 1 at Magic Box on October 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for REVOLT)

ABC‘s sitcom show, Abbot Elementary, shouts out the “Pump It Up” rapper in a bit from one of their recent episodes, “Read-A-Thon.” Airing on Wednesday (January 4), the episode is part of the series’ second season.

The scene showcases one of the show’s students educating his teacher on who Joe Budden is while in the school’s new podcasting club. The teacher, who’s played by Chris Perfetti, brings up “the podfather.” “Oh, you mean Joe Budden,” the student replies. “I think he pronounces it Biden, but we will work on diction when the mics are hot,” says Mr. Hill in response.

The kid subsequently reveals that it’s shocking he’s never heard of the former Slaughterhouse rapper. He plays the prof a clip from The Joe Budden Podcast, but Mr. Hill is appalled by the explicit language.

“Joe is a star. It’s ok to admit. He made broadcasting cool. We changed the game forever. #AbbottElementary,” says Budden’s manager, Ian Schwartzman in a tweet.

One fan took to their Twitter account to publicly acknowledge the show’s mention of Budden. “Not the Podfather @JoeBudden on Abbot Elementary,” writes the fan, along with a couple of emojis crying with laughter. “Nah don’t gas me.. i love that show lol,” the 42-year-old replies back. Evidently, he’s loving the shout-out.

What do you think about Abbott Elementary shouting out Budden in the show? Comment your thoughts down below. Finally, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates in music and pop culture.

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The First Look At Third Season Of Hulu Series “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” Is Here

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Wu-Tang Clan is undeniably one of the most iconic groups in the history of hip-hop and rap music.

The supergroup‘s legacy continues to live on through their timeless music. Additionally, the ongoing Hulu show is actively telling the story of its members and the history of the crew.

Wu-Tang Clan perform on stage on the final night of the “New York State of Mind Tour” at PETCO Park on October 06, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

Hulu premiered Wu-Tang: An American Saga‘s first season in 2019. Executive-produced by members RZA and Method Man, along with Alex Tse and Brian Grazer, the show is a dramatized biographical look into the Clan’s formation. Season two subsequently premiered in September of 2021.

The new third and final season will follow the Wu-Tang Clan‘s five-year plan and the various challenges that come along with it. Furthermore, it will also explore the group members’ solo careers. RZA is responsible for rallying together the black men to turn to music rather than the streets. As a result, the “Grits” rapper struggles to stay on top of things.

The TV series took to its official Twitter account to reveal the first look at the show’s upcoming third season. The photos show the cast filming on set in various locations. It’s also set to be the show’s final season. “First look at the new season[.] The Final Season of Wu-Tang: An American Saga premieres February 15. #WuTangOnHulu,” reads the tweet.

In the series, Ashton Sanders plays RZA, Shameik Moore plays Raekwon and Dave East stars as Method Man.

The final season’s first three episodes will be available to stream on February 15. New episodes will premiere every Wednesday afterwards.

Will you be tuning into Wu-Tang: An American Saga‘s third and final season? Comment down below. Finally, make sure to stay tuned to all of HNHH for all of the latest updates in music and pop culture.