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DJ Khaled Models For Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty

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DJ Khaled dons silk pajamas and a tracksuit in the latest photoshoot for Rihanna’s lingerie brand, Savage x Fenty. He is the latest in a line of celebrities who have modeled for the brand, including Olivia Cooke, Summer Walker, and more.

INGLEWOOD, CA – MARCH 11: DJ Khaled attends the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards which broadcasted live on TBS, TNT, and truTV at The Forum on March 11, 2018 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

Khaled also rocked a pair of slippers personalized with his name while modeling the loungewear.

The God Did producer first confirmed that he’d be collaborating with the brand back in August. On social media, he posted a video taken from behind the scenes of the shoot.

“I got team Rihanna and team Fenty in the building,” he said at the time, before adding, “I got the tailors from Fenty. I got my tailor. We got tailors from Italy. We doing a top secret shoot. I got Rihanna’s people in my house, this my house and Rihanna’s team is at my house.”

Khaled added: “I ain’t gone name other companies ‘cause I’m rolling with Fenty. Y’all didn’t see the vision. I’m born beautiful. I’m a sex symbol. They been wanting this for the longest time. Wait until I put these things on.”

Outside of fashion, Khaled and Rihanna have worked together numerous times over the years. In 2017, they released the hit song, “Wild Thoughts,” which peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The campaign comes as Savage x Fenty recently settled a consumer protection lawsuit for $1.2 million. The brand allegedly used deceptive marketing tactics to automatically enroll customers in a subscription without their knowledge.

Check out pictures from Khaled’s work with Savage x Fenty below.

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Tory Lanez Case: Detective Who Was “Key Witness” Won’t Testify: Report

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We’re sure your timelines are cluttered with updates about the case involving Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. The news filters in real-time as the trial date approaches next week. In July 2020, an incident occurred outside a Hollywood Hills mansion. Megan alleged her former friend shot her in the foot, and quickly, the allegations became the talk of pop culture. However, Lanez has repeatedly denied the accusations as he heads to trial. The rapper-singer faces several felony charges, including his newly added discharge of a weapon count.

Nancy Dillon, a senior reporter for Rolling Stone, has been keeping the world updated about Lanez’s case since its onset. She offered information via Twitter and, earlier today, returned with more news. “Tory Lanez Trial Update: LAPD Det. Ryan Stogner ‘relieved of duty’ in last month,” she wrote.

Read More: Tory Lanez’s Lawyer Is “Confident” Rapper Will Win Megan Thee Stallion Case

Dillon added, “Prosecutors reveal in court Lanez’s atty George Mgdesyan says on the record the ‘underlying’ reason for dismissal was a DV allegation.” However, “Prosecutors say no charges filed & they won’t call him @ trial.”

“Mgdesyan says Stogner, who was the investigating officer who interviewed Megan The Stallion after the shooting, is a critical witness for the defense. He told court he plans to call him under the theory Stogner ‘botched’ the investigation. Judge says he would allow.”

Reports stated that the defense team plans to call Kris Jenner’s partner Corey Gamble and daughter Kylie Jenner as witnesses. Just before the shooting, Megan, Lanez, and Jenner appeared together on Instagram Live as they partied at the mansion and enjoyed its swimming pool. It is unclear what Jenner may have witnessed, but the rumors have been unending.

Read More: Tory Lanez Tweets Bible Verses Following Megan Thee Stallion Hearing

It has also been reported that Kelsey Nicole, Megan’s former best friend, may take the stand as a witness for the prosecution. Kelsey was at the scene when the shooting occurred, but as the years progressed, she has had a tense relationship with the rapper. The two were once close, but their fallout played out for social media audiences. Megan publicly suggested that her ex-BFF remained silent about what happened because she allegedly took a bribe from Lanez’s camp. Kelsey denies the accusations.

On Twitter, Lanez seems confident that the trial will vindicate him.

Tory Lanez Tweets Bible Verses Following Megan Thee Stallion Hearing

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After over two years of speculation, the world is about to discover what may have happened between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. The former friends were once thick as thieves; however, an incident in July 2020 would change their lives forever. It was then that Megan was injured outside of a Hollywood Hills mansion as Lanez was arrested. She later came forward to accuse Lanez of shooting her in the foot—a charge he denied since the onset.

This week, Lanez received an additional charge of negligent discharge of a firearm. He already faced charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm, according to TMZ. Hours ago, he returned to Twitter with what he called his “last tweet,” and it once again divided pop culture.

Read More: Tory Lanez Faces 3rd Felony Charge In Megan Thee Stallion Case: Report

“I’m going to leave this here one more time …and watch how it ages,” the singer-rapper wrote. “NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER … AND EVERY TONGUE THAT RISES AGAINST ME IN JUDGEMENT SHALL BE CONDEMNED u sit and watch now …. And don’t ever question the GOD I serve again . This is my last tweet.”

Lanez’s supporters interpreted this as his way of saying he was confident that the trial would end in his favor. There has been a divide, especially within Hip Hop culture, about this case. Megan has repeatedly stated that Lanez, and no one else, was her assailant. However, with Lanez’s adamant enthusiasm that he did not pull the trigger, others have deemed the Houston rapper a liar.

Read More: Tory Lanez & Prince From “Love & Hip-Hop” Settle Alleged Assault Cases

This is a trial that many have been waiting for, if not just to hear the end of the ongoing saga. DJ Akademiks has been vocal for years as he seemingly sides with Lanez in this court battle. He has claimed to have looked at court documents and alleges that Megan isn’t telling the truth.

The trial is set to begin next week. Check back with us as we continue to cover updates about the case.

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Reporter Falsely Claims Van Jones Apologized For Black Community’s Reaction To Ye

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People of all backgrounds have come to defend the Jewish community against Kanye West’s antics, but Van Jones was accused of saying Black people weren’t doing enough. West has been on a controversial press run as he openly praises Adolf Hitler and Nazis. The rapper claims Jewish people need to forgive the genocidal dictator as Ye travels with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.

The internet reacted swiftly, with several Black leaders, influencers, and entertainers standing in solidarity with the Jewish community. They have denounced Ye’s rhetoric and deemed it inexcusable, but political reporter Jacob Kornbluh tweeted Van Jones suggested they have been “silent.”

Read More: Kanye West Tells Jewish People To Forgive Hitler

While giving a speech at the United Jewish Appeal Federation of New York event this week, it was reported that Jones apologized “for the silence of my community.” He allegedly said his “community” somehow permitted “an African American icon praising Hitler and Nazis” while acting “like we don’t know where that hatred came from.”

He was also reported as saying the “silence is over.” Adding, “You’re going to see a change going forward.”

After the news of Jones’s speech made its way to social media, people had questions for the political commentator. Some took issue with Jones suggesting that the Black community hasn’t abhorred West’s anti-Semitism. Others weren’t happy with him apologizing for Black people as a whole when it was Ye who offended the masses. Elsewhere, some people believed this created more division than unification. However, all was not how it seemed.

Read More: Ice Cube On Kanye’s Anti-Semitism: “Don’t Blame Me For Sh*t”

Kornbluh later returned to Twitter to clarify a few things. He stated that Jones didn’t apologize on behalf of the Black community as first said. “To the contrary: he stressed that many in his community are speaking out forcefully,” political reporter Kornbluh wrote. “In speech, he said he was sorry that he + others didn’t do more before Kanye. Apologies for any confusion.”

After the follow-up, people were angered that such a mistake was shared publicly to create a viral moment. Check out a few reactions below.

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Joe Rogan Accuses The Rock Of Using Steroids

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Joe Rogan has never been afraid to speak his mind. The podcaster often willingly engages in controversial topics, although some of his opinions have proven to be uneducated and harmful.

On Saturday (December 3), the UFC commentator was filming an episode of his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, when he made the accusation. He was joined by Derek, the fitness educator behind his own podcast, More Plates, More Dates.

Rogan says that he doesn’t necessarily disagree with the use of steroids, but emphasized the importance of honesty. “There’s not a f*****g chance in hell he’s clean. Not a chance in hell. As big as The Rock is? At 50?” the comedian questioned.

He went on to compare the difference in physical appearance of The Rock now to 20 years ago, when he was 30. The podcaster also addressed the normalization of steroid use in Hollywood, specifically among actors who have to gain a large amount of muscles in a short amount of time for superhero movies. 

The comment comes on the heels of the internet sensation Liver King being exposed for lying to his fans.  The Liver King, whose real name is Brian Johnson, went viral for his hugely muscular physique. He told his millions of fans that it was a result of eating a diet consisting of raw meat, including beef brains and bull testicles. Emails leaked in which Johnson was attempting to order steroids. He has since admitted that he continues to take 0.6ml of testosterone every week. 

The former WWE wrestler has yet to reply to Rogan’s comments. However, he has subtly implied in the past that maybe his physique isn’t 100 percent natural. 

He did confess in the past to “trying” steroids while in college. Overall, he has largely avoided the topic since. Maybe SZA should dispute the result of her recent arm wrestle with The Rock backstage at SNL.

Be sure to check back in at HNHH for updates. Do you think it’s possible that The Rock has or does use steroids? Comment down below.

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Twitter Reacts To DDG Claiming YouTubers Make More Money Than Rappers

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DDG recently sparked an online debate after tweeting yesterday (Dec. 6) that YouTubers bring in more money than rappers. And with the 25-year-old being both, he certainly has insight on the topic.

“Ngl.. youtubers/streamers make more money than rappers & it’s not even close,” he wrote on Twitter, leading to thousands of likes and retweets.

MrBeast replied to the tweet soon after with a simple comment, writing, “Interesting.” 

The social media star has over 100 million subscribers on the video-sharing platform. Last month, it was announced that he had the most subscribers compared to any other YouTuber, a title that once belong to PewDiePie.

Rapper, boxer, and YouTuber KSI also chimed in on the topic. Breaking down the pros of his different careers, the “Number 2” rapper replied, “YouTube/Streaming = most money Music = most respect mainstream wise Boxing = most respect online wise.”

Sharing why he thinks YouTubers bring in more bucks, content creator and streaming star Stable Ronaldo also claimed that they are able to better connect with their fans.

“YouTubers/streamers connect way better with their audience IMO then artists in terms of working with them and I think that leads to more $,” he tweeted, adding that “keeping up with daily trends/ideas” also helps drive their content.

Still, some weren’t entirely convinced. 

One user tweeted under DDG’s post, “Eh, I would say the top top tier rappers making more, but more than your average rapper, yeah.”

“So you tryna tell me someone like adin Ross/ Mr beast makes more money than drake?” another tweeted in response.

READ MORE: DDG Shares New “Vegan” Music Video

DDG particularly rose to fame while making consistent YouTube vlogs and earning millions of subscribers on the platform. The Pontiac native has also earned a following with his music, working alongside artists Gunna, Polo G, Offset, and more.

(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

He released his latest project It’s Not Me It’s You earlier this year. DDG also debuted a string of singles since the beginning of 2022, including his Blueface collaboration “Meat This” and “In Love With A Mermaid,” and it doesn’t seem like he’s slowing down any time soon.

Do you agree that rappers aren’t pulling in money like YouTubers? Share your thoughts on DDG’s take in the comments below.

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Ashton Kutcher Considered Suicide To Help His Twin Brother 

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Ashton Kutcher is speaking out about a dark time in his life. The 44-year old star got candid about some of the difficulties he and his family faced after his twin brother’s cerebral palsy diagnosis. Kutcher revealed that he once considered jumping off a bridge to get his brother Michael, a new heart. 

“I’m thinking to myself, ‘If anyone’s a match, I’m a match,’” Ashton recalled on the series premiere of Paramount+’s The Checkup with Dr. David Agus. “So now, you start running that cycle through your head. You’re like, ‘This balcony looks far enough to take things.’”

Doctors diagnosed Michael with an enlarged heart when he was 13-year-old. They gave the teen just 48 hours to live without a heart transplant. Fortunately for the family, Michael was matched with a new heart within 24 hours.

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ST. PAUL, MN – JULY 28: Michael Kutcher and brother Ashton Kutcher walk the red carpet before the 2013 Starkey Hearing Foundation’s “So the World May Hear” Awards Gala on July 28, 2013 in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images for Starkey Hearing Foundation)

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“You just realize that the fighting that we do as siblings, and the arguing with the parents and 13-year-old behavior just isn’t what it’s about,” Michael shared. “I’ll never forget seeing him and my sister. You don’t see a lot of 13-year-olds tell their siblings that they love them. But to me, it was the most important thing that I could do.”

Ashton noted that he’d always protect his brother in this life — just as he did when they were kids. “He’s my brother. If I’m playing, he’s playing,” the That ’70s Show actor explained. “We shared clothes. We would beat each other up and wrestle. We’d jump off of the porch railing and pile drive each other. We fought like crazy.”

Read More: Ashton Kutcher & Mila Kunis Don’t Bathe With Soap Regularly & The Internet Is Shocked

As for the rest of the family support of Michael, Ashton gushed about the Kutchers’ unconditional love for both brothers. “You kind of only know what’s in front of you. Nobody in our family, nobody in our world was ever pointing out a difference. It just kind of felt like, there’s things that he’s good at and there’s things that I’m good at.”

See what else Ashton Kutcher had to say here. 

Tory Lanez Faces 3rd Felony Charge In Megan Thee Stallion Case: Report

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As jury selection is currently underway, Tory Lanez is reportedly facing his third felony charge in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case, this time for negligent discharge of a firearm.

The “Say It” rapper is also looking at charges for assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm, according to TMZ. Following the August 2020 incident, Lanez pleaded not guilty to the charges and has publicly denied shooting Megan.

Read More: Tory Lanez Released From House Arrest Amid Megan Thee Stallion Trial

The Texas native accused Lanez of shooting her in the foot back in 2020, alleging on Instagram Live, “Yes, this n*gga Tory shot me. You shot me, and you got your publicist and your people going to these blogs lying and sh*t. Stop lying.”

“It’s only four motherf*ckas in the car. Me, you, my homegirl, and your security,” Megan also stated on the live stream. “Everybody in the car arguing. I’m in the front seat, this n*gga in the backseat.”

Claiming that she exited the vehicle and began walking away, Megan continued, “This n*gga, from out the backseat of the car, started shooting me. You shot me.”

READ MORE: Megan Thee Stallion Granted Restraining Order Against Label: Report

Lanez questions whether she had ever been shot in the foot in his song “Money Over Fallouts.” This has reportedly been a point of contention in the court case, as well.

The 30-year-old states on the 2020 track, “Gotta see a couple questions: How the f*ck you get shot in your foot, don’t hit no bones or tendons?”

He also says in the song, “Girl, you had the nerve to write that statement on that affidavit. Knowin’ I ain’t do it but I’m comin’ at my truest. Tryna keep this s**t two hunnid with you, shorty, I can prove it. But them people in yo ear, they the true ones that I fear.“

A judge ordered Lanez to not publicly speak about the incident in February 2021, per Page Six.

Read More: Tory Lanez Due In Court For Jury Selection In Megan Thee Stallion Trial Today

In October, HotNewHipHop reported that the Canadian musician had been put on house arrest and given a GPS-tracked ankle monitor to wear until his trial began.

The decision came after Lanez allegedly attacked fellow artist August Alsina. According to the “I Luv This Sh*t” singer, Lanez assaulted him after he refused his handshake, leaving him bloody and hurt. Lanez reportedly no longer has to wear his ankle monitor, as allowed by a judge.

Per TMZ, opening statements for the Megan shooting trial will start sometime next week. Check back with HNHH for any new updates on the ongoing case.

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Nia Long & Ime Udoka Split After Alleged Affair: Report

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Nia Long and Ime Udoka have broken up after spending 13 years together following Udoka’s alleged affair. The former Boston Celtics head coach reportedly had a relationship with a female staffer within the organization. The team suspended him for the incident.

“The situation is unfortunate and painful,” a source told People on Tuesday. “But Nia is focusing on her children and rebuilding her life.”

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – FEBRUARY 17: Actor Nia Long (L) and Ime Udoka attend BET Presents the American Black Film Festival Honors on February 17, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images )

They added that the couple is “no longer together but remain fully committed to co-parenting their son [Kez].”

Regarding their son, Kez, who is 11 years old, Long recently told The Hollywood Reporter, “I think the most heartbreaking thing about all of this was seeing my son’s face when the Boston Celtics organization decided to make a very private situation public.”

The Celtics first announced Udoka’s suspension just weeks before the start of the 2022-23 NBA season. In a statement, they cited a violation of “team policies.”

ESPN reported afterward that Udoka had a “role in an intimate relationship with a female member of the franchise’s staff.”

“I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down,” Udoka said in an apology. “I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team’s decision.”

Long added in her own statement: “The outpouring of love and support from family, friends and the community during this difficult time means so much to me. I ask that my privacy be respected as I process the recent events. Above all, I am a mother and will continue to focus on my children.”

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Ye & Kim Kardashian Celebrate Saint West’s Birthday Together

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Even though Ye has continued to face public scrutiny for his hateful speech, it’s not stopping him from showing up for father duties.

It appears as though the 45-year-old and his ex-wife Kim Kardashian are staying true to their recent divorce settlement as they continue to put their differences aside while they co-parent.

Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West attend The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

Ye will pay $200,000 in child support each month and 50 percent of any educational costs moving forward. However, the former power couple will share custody of their four children with “equal access” to them. The children are still expected to primarily live with their mother.

Their eldest son, Saint, turned seven on Monday (December 5). The Chicago native reportedly spent several hours at Kardashian’s Hidden Hills home to celebrate alongside the family.

It seems as though the young boy got to ring in his birthday in an incredible way. The social media mogul took her son and some of his friends to the Rams game at SoFi Stadium on Sunday (December 4).

Saint got on-field access and the chance to meet Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Additionally, he happily dove into a football-shaped birthday cake.

Interestingly, Kardashian and her little boy were recently booed while attending a game hosted by the Los Angeles team. Seeing as she’s no stranger to hate, she surprisingly took it all in good stride.

Ye, for his part, has continued to be in the news for all the wrong reasons lately. His streak of dangerous hate speech towards Jewish people is becoming more and more harmful.

In his most recent interview, this time with Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes, Ye encouraged Jewish people to forgive Hitler. “Jewish people can’t tell me who I can love and who I can’t love,” he said.

Read more here about the damage that Ye’s antics are causing and be sure to stay tuned for the latest updates.

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