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Julia Fox Talks Dating Drake & Ye

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Ever since famously starring in Uncut Gems in 2019, Julia Fox has steadily been in the headlines. Whether for her fashion choices, her meme-worthy statements or her short fling with Ye, the 32-year-old is a hot topic.

During her brief romance with the disgraced rapper, the pair were spotted out together several times.

Ye and Julia Fox are seen on January 23, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/GC Images)

The Uncut Gems actress recently sat down for an interview with Andy Cohen. During their conversation, the talk show host doesn’t hold back when asking her about her dating history. He reads her a question sent in from a fan, asking the mother of one what’s the best celebrity date she’s been on.

“I flew on a private jet, cuddled on the jet, landed, got some Chanel bags. It was just great,” she exclaims, before saying she can’t disclose who it was with. “I really, really can’t say, but it was obviously an A-lister,” says Fox. After Cohen says everyone wants to know if it’s Drake, she replies, “maybe,” cracking a smile. It certainly seems as though it was with the Certified Lover Boy.

Elsewhere in the interview, the 32-year-old also addresses some aspects of her relationship with the “Gold Digger” rapper. “We were literally together for like a minute. I don’t think he even knows my full name or anything,” she confesses to the Watch What Happens Live! host.

The couple began dating last year, shortly after the 45-year-old’s divorce from Kim Kardashian. However, they only lasted for about a month. The actress says she dumped the father of four due to his “unresolved issues.”

Of course, Drizzy and Ye have a rather complicated past with each other. After beefing for years, they put their differences aside to unite on stage in late 2021. Both artists performed at the concert, which was put on in order to bring attention to the “Free Larry Hoover” movement.

Fox’s alleged date with the Toronto superstar allegedly happened before her fling with Ye. Regardless, the exact timeline is unknown and the seemingly new update is certainly interesting.

What are your thoughts on Julia Fox spilling this tea? Comment below. Finally, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest pop culture news.

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D.L. Hughley Says Media Let Dana White Off Easy After He Slapped Wife

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The UFC president apologized, but D.L. Hughley doesn’t think that’s enough for Dana White. We previously reported on White’s controversy after he was filmed in a nightclub with his wife. The two were in the throw of an argument when she slapped White, and he, in turn, hit her back. After going viral, White and his wife emerged with an apology, but Hughley believes the media would have treated the situation differently had this been a Black man.

“’What can BROWN do for you?’ Apparently not a damn thing!” Hughley wrote. His play on the word “brown” was a nod to White’s last name as well as Chris Brown, Bobby Brown, and Antonio Brown. All three men have been tied to domestic violence scandals. “If that had been a brotha, it’d be NONSTOP coverage.”

Read More: UFC’s Dana White Apologizes For Slapping Wife

Hughley added that the media would be “dredging up a playground fight from the 3rd grade, scouring old tweets, you name it.”

“Dana White ‘s ENTIRE LIFE is immersed in brutal , physical violence,” the comedy legend continued. “He’s amassed a fortune from it. Where are the salacious headlines?? Where’s the pressure?? Ohhhhh, he apologized🙄 #WhitePrivilege (PUN INTENDED) scores a 1st round knockout yet again.”

In Hughley’s comment section, several of his famous peers co-signed the message.

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Jamie Foxx wrote “F*cking preach!!!!,” while Willie D from the Geto Boys added, “Absolutely.”

Meanwhile, White said he was “embarrassed” by the altercation with his wife.

“My wife and I have been married for almost 30 years.” He added, “We’ve known each other since we were 12 years old. We’ve obviously been through some sh*t together, we’ve got three kids.”

“It’s never happened before. It’s the first time it’s ever happened.”

Cardi B’s Inflation Tweets Cause Twitter Rift, Rapper Claps Back

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Earlier this week, Cardi B made headlines by addressing the steadily rising prices in grocery stores throughout the United States. On Tuesday, January 3, she tweeted, “Naaaaaa grocery shopping prices are ridiculous right now…You might as well eat outside !!” She also tweeted, “Bitch why lettuce cost 6 dollars where I live at ?”

While the comments seemed innocent enough, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper caused an uproar on Twitter. Some fans expressed their respect for Cardi’s money management skills. On the other hand, more irate fans dragged her for speaking about an issue that disproportionately affects lower-class people. See some of the Twitter reactions below.,

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Cardi B responds to the social media backlash over her inflation tweets

After getting blasted by fans on social media, Cardi swiftly responded to the criticism. To demonstrate that her original tweets came from a sincere place, she shared a video on Twitter. In the video, she began by clarifying that millionaires have the right to watch how much they are spending.

“Let me tell y’all something,” Cardi said in the video. “When I be complaining about food prices, and y’all mother fuckers be like, ‘Aint’t you rich? Why you complaining about lettuce? Why you complaining about this?’ That just goes to show me when you become successful, when you have money, you’re fucking gonna go broke soon. Because y’all not budgeting.”

Then, Cardi explains that she regularly gets a summary breakdown of her finances. Upon seeing more money being spent in grocery stores than usual, she checked out a supermarket for herself. Although Cardi’s a millionaire who can afford higher prices, she explained why she chose to publicly comment on the issue.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: Cardi B attends Cardi B Hosts Fashion Night Out on September 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)
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“Of course I’mma say something!” Cardi said later on in the video. “The fuck? ‘Cause if I think that shit is crazy, I can only imagine what middle class or people in the hood are mother fucking thinking. So yes, I’m going to say something. The fuck! And I have a big platform, so I do want anybody that’s responsible of these fucking prices to put that shit the fuck down.”

After tweeting out that video, Cardi B also sent a follow-up tweet to clarify her optimism for bringing about change. One fan told the rapper her influence won’t magically fix inflation, and Cardi ultimately agreed with her. The Grammy award-winning artist simply responded, “Not necessarily cause of me but if we bring enough awareness to inflation you never know.”

See Cardi B’s latest round of inflation tweets below.

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Now that she has further elaborated on her previous tweets, what do you think? Is Cardi B’s argument valid? Or do her skeptical fans have a point here? Sound off with your opinion in the comment section below.

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Latto Poses With Miley Cyrus For NYE, Jokes About Tripping During Live Performance

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Bringing in 2023 with a bang, Latto performed her hit song “Big Energy” on “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party” earlier this week. Televised live on NBC, the rapper accidentally tripped onstage during her performance before quickly recovering in front of the crowd.

Sharing a photo with Cyrus at the event, the 24-year-old rapper poked fun at the mishap by posting the clip along with other behind-the-scenes footage of the performance.

“Kicked off 2023 w THEE @mileycyrus but at the same time I also tripped on live TV,” Latto penned on Instagram after the special, playfully adding, “so Idk what the universe tryna tell me about this year.”

Hitting the stage in an emerald green bodysuit with jewels and cutouts, the “It’s Givin” rapper also wore her hair tied back into a double-braided ponytail. Offering support for her brief slip-up, a few celebrities entered Latto’s comments to help uplift her.

“Handled it with grace! Could barely notice. Definition of a star,” singer Chloe Bailey wrote under the post.

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Paris Hilton, who sang “Stars Are Blind” with Sia and Cyrus at the event, commented, “That’s hot,” adding a fire emoji.

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“You caught that slip too smooth,” Reginae Carter added. “2023 giving no matter what you gone win ! Tbh.”

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After dropping her long-awaited 777 album last year, Latto took home a BET Award for Best New Artist and also received her first Grammy nominations. With her star continuing to rise, the “Rap Game” star is doing her best to maintain her busy schedule.

READ MORE: Latto Is Back With “Another Nasty Song”

In a sit-down with Flaunt Magazine last fall, she revealed about her typical day-to-day, “Like right now, boom I’m in LA, so I’m waking up doing some type of shoot. I’ll probably wake up: for me, early is 11 AM. That’s early baby, that’s early. So I’ll try to wake up a little bit before then, hit the treadmill, do a light workout, and go to the shoot. By the end of the shoot, like last night I left set at midnight.”

“So I be trying to go home, lay with my man for a little bit. Dang! Taking all my time [laughs]. I try to have a little bit of me time before I go to sleep and have to wake up early and work,” Latto continued.

Watch Latto’s NYE performance below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. 

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Accused Takeoff Killer Patrick Clark Released On $1 Million Bond

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After being taken into custody last December, Patrick Clark, the accused shooter of Migos rapper Takeoff, has been released from Houston’s Harris County Jail. 

According to the Houston Chronicle, Clark posted a $1 million bond on Wednesday. Though he can return home, he is required to wear a GPS tracker while on house arrest. He will also undergo drug testing and cannot own a firearm or use drugs and alcohol.

His next court date is scheduled for March 9, according to the outlet, with Clark facing a murder charge in the case. During the November shooting, he allegedly fired his gun following an argument at a Houston bowling alley.

An investigation into the shooting reportedly found that Clark’s rounds were the only ones to hit Takeoff, though others were also shooting at the time. 

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Born Kirsnick Khari Ball, Takeoff was only 28 years old when he tragically lost his life on November 1, 2022. His family and friends came together to honor the Culture rapper’s memory at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 29: Takeoff of Unc & Phew performs during Lil Weezyana 2022 at Champions Square on October 29, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

As HotNewHipHop previously reported, Clark’s lawyer recently revealed that their client could claim self-defense in the case. Clark’s lawyer implied that he only started shooting after someone else began shooting at him.

After originally having a $2 million bond, the accused shooter was able to have the amount reduced to $1 million despite concerns that he could be a flight risk. Prior to his arrest last month, he allegedly tried to flee the country.

Check back in with HNHH for new updates on Clark’s future court appearances

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Tommie Lee Alleges Paula Abdul Stole Her Sunglass Design

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In the midst of a celebrity entrepreneurship boom, singer Paula Abdul released her own line of “smart audio glasses” this week, but is now being accused of stealing a design from Love & Hip Hop alum Tommie Lee.

Lee, who previously launched her sunglass brand Kilt Frames, alleged that Abdul stole her “cat eye” sunglass idea, saying on Instagram that she’s “discouraged and heartbroken” over the situation.

“I had high hopes for this business. All of that. And to just wake up and see that, like bro that’s crazy,” she recently said on Instagram. “Down to the look of my frames. Like down to the cat eye that I speak so highly on.”

“This is crazy bro. I see this happen all the time to us. But, I never thought that for real, for real it would be me,” the influencer also stated.

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Continuing to vent on social media, Lee also shared a photo of the “American Idol” judge promoting her new line. Writing on her Instagram Story, she then shared, “For this woman to steal my entire idea down to the look and everything is disgusting this always happens US i honestly can’t believe this.”

Adding that she feels “discouraged and heartbroken,” the 38-year-old continued, “It’s not fair and it really make me want to say f**k it and go back to the old me.”

According to Venture Beat, the “Straight Up” singer’s new brand is called IdolEyes. The products allow users to answer phone calls, listen to music/podcasts, and can also connect to Bluetooth.

Working with 1 of 1 Custom, Abdul launched the brand this past Wednesday. Per Kilt Frame’s website, Lee also collaborated with the tech company to release two pairs of audio sunglasses titled “Night Out” and “Sunny Brunchers.”

Abdul has yet to respond to the accusation. 

What are your thoughts on Lee basically accusing the pop singer of stealing her design? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ Funeral Held In Los Angeles

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Nearly a month after Stephen “tWitch” Boss lost his life by suicide, the famed DJ and dancer was laid to rest in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon.

Described by the Los Angeles Times as an “intimate” ceremony, the service was reportedly attended by tWitch’s family. A memorial is set to come later, allowing more of his friends and family to honor his memory.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: Judge Stephen tWitch Boss. (Photo by FOX via Getty Images)

Last December, tWitch passed away following a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound. Known for being a former contestant on So You Think You Can Dance and an executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the 40-year-old left behind his wife, Allison Holker, and their three children.

Sharing a selfie of the two following her husband’s death, Holker wrote on Instagram last month, “My ONE and ONLY Oh how my heart aches. We miss you so much.”

tWitch’s shocking death came just days after the couple celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary, with Holker previously sharing intimate photos from their wedding day on social media.

Responding to the news on her social media, Ellen DeGeneres also shared in a tribute post last December, “Right now what I want to do is remember all the love and laughter I had with tWitch. He brought so much joy to my life. I know he brought joy to yours too. I’m going to be sharing some of my favorite moments with him. If you want to you can also share yours.”

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The comedian also posted a number of clips of tWitch featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, remembering tWitch’s friendly and hilarious personality.

The late entertainer’s presence will undoubtedly be missed by his loved ones and countless fans.

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SZA Details How High School Bullying Led To Who She Is Today

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SZA’s grown her fanbase to soaring heights during her last decade in the music scene, but now the Grammy-winning singer is revealing the deep past that led her to the woman she is today.

Speaking with People, the “Child’s Play” singer opened up about experiencing bullying during high school for her unique personality, saying, “I was bullied because I wasn’t quiet and I was awkward at the same time.”

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: SZA performs onstage at Spotify’s Night of Music party during VidCon 2022 at Anaheim Convention Center on June 25, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for Spotify)

“I wasn’t this tiny sad victim, but I was more so attacked just because it was giving ‘What is wrong with you?’ energy,” she also shared about the experience, adding, “I always thought, ‘Oh my God.’ I’ll never have the approval of anyone in life, this must be my defining factor, this must be the bottom line.”

On how her current fame compares to her high school days, SZA also told the outlet, “I realized that all the things that made me feel so lame were actually what made me into who I am. It’s like, I didn’t go to prom because I didn’t have any friends and I had no one to go to prom with … [and now] it’s so weird that my life turned into [having] a bodyguard while traveling to parties.”

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The singer-songwriter has been having a busy past year. After winning a Grammy award alongside Doja Cat for their “Kiss Me More” collab, SZA released her second studio album SOS last December.

It contains a tracklist of 23 songs and includes a number of featured artists, including Travis Scott and Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

Following up on the success of her hit 2016 album Ctrl, SZA’s latest project has taken the number one spot on Billboard’s Hot 200 chart for three straight weeks and counting. Popular singles from the album are also continuing to go viral on Instagram and TikTok.

Shortly after announcing her upcoming North American Tour, tickets quickly began to sell out online, showing the singer’s reach, popularity, and journey beyond her past bullying experience. Starting in February, the tour will include stops in New York City, Vancouver, Chicago, and more.

What is your favorite SZA song to date? Drop your pick in the comments below.

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Twitter Is Being Sued For Not Paying Rent

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Although his Twitter purchase officially went down in October, Elon Musk is continuing to be all over the headlines.

However, the Tesla CEO is certainly no stranger to being in the middle of controversy.

Elon Musk attends Heidi Klum’s 2022 Hallowe’en Party at Sake No Hana at Moxy LES on October 31, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

According to The Guardian, the social media platform is now being sued over missed rent payments. The landlord, Columbia REIT 650 California LLC, alleges that there’s a balance of $136, 260 in unpaid rent at one of Twitter’s San Fransisco offices. The landlord also wants Musk to pay damages for attorney’s fees and other expenses.

Evidently, the 51-year-old is trying to cut the company’s costs by any means necessary. Just last week, reports from The New York Times alleged that the SpaceX CEO is responsible for firing the company’s entire janitorial staff.

Furthermore, Musk officially became the first person ever to lose $200 billion earlier this week. This comes as a result of the drastic decline in Tesla’s stocks. According to Bloomberg‘s Billionaires Index, the share’s value sunk by 11% on December 27.

It certainly seems as though being the CEO of Twitter is causing the billionaire plenty of stress. He even ran a poll asking the platform’s users to vote on whether or not they think he should step down from the position.

After receiving more than 17 million votes, 55.7% of them answer yes to the question. “I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job! After that, I will just run the software & servers teams,” the 51-year-old says in response to the results.

What are your thoughts on Elon Musk’s handling of his Twitter acquisition thus far? Comment down below. Finally, be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest pop culture updates.

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YSL RICO Update: Young Thug Being Charged With 8 Counts

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As the world awaits YSL’s forthcoming RICO trial, it appears as if there’s a new positive development in the case.

Several members of the crew have taken plea deals in order to be released from jail. Young Thug remains behind bars.

Young Thug performs onstage at ‘Samsung Galaxy + Billboard’ during the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Waterloo Park on March 17, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Amy E. Price/Getty Images for SXSW)

On Wednesday (January 4), however, it was announced that the 31-year-old is only being hit with 8 charges. He was possibly facing up to 65 counts. The eight charges include conspiracy to violate the R.I.C.O. act, two counts of participation in criminal street gang activity and possession of both marijuana and codeine with intent to distribute.

Furthermore, the “Best Friend” rapper faces charges of possession of cocaine, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony and possession of a machine gun.

The Allegations

Additionally, the judge read out the allegations against the YSL crew in court earlier today. “Jeffrey Williams [Thug] and Atlanta-based hip-hop artists made YSL a well-known name by referring to it in his songs and on social media. YSL uses a variety of identifiers including colors, clothing, tattoos, hand signs, as well as verbal and written identifiers,” reads Judge Ural Glanville.

“YSL claims affiliation with the national Bloods gang and some associates also claim the Blood subset gangs, Sex, Money, Murder or 30d. YSL associates often display their colors by wearing a green or red bandana on their person, a practice known as flagging,” he continues afterwards.

Further allegations include using other hand gestures and the “SLATT” saying as a way of identifying themselves as gang members. “More allegations read: #YSL assc. make two-guns hand sign by forming pistols w/fingers & pointing them in opposite directions. BLAT[T] (Blood Love All the Time). SLAT[T] (Slime Love All the Time). Emojis include:green heart, green snake, blowing nose, green vomit,” writes journalist Cathy Russon in a subsequent tweet.

Evidently, these accusations attempt to label Young Thug and his fellow YSL crew as gang members. Authorities allege that they are more than just artists who are part of the YSL record label.

Regardless, it’s certainly good news that Thugger is only being charged with eight counts out of a possible 65.

What are your thoughts on the new update? Comment down below. Finally, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates surrounding the trial.