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Usher’s Concert Ticket Drop Leads To Fan Anger Over High Prices And Sold Out Shows

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Ticketmaster has a long history of upsetting the fanbases of major artists and Usher is among the newest. The booking company has one of the worst reputations in all of music for their massive fees added onto concert tickets and their poor handling of one major drop after another. That was notoriously the case last year when Taylor Swift’s eras tour used a complicated tiered system for dropping tickets that went very poorly. It famously even ended with legislation being considered in congress over the ticket selling company.

Now they’ve added a new incident to their rap sheet. That incident is their handling of Usher’s new tour. The R&B legend is having a big weekend to jumpstart a big 2024. He just released his new album Coming Home, his first new solo project since 2016 and his first new album of any kind since 2018. In just a few days he’ll be taking one of the largest stages in all of music when he performs at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. His highly anticipated performance is expected to have some notable guests and nonstop hits. He’s also taking his new album on tour later this year. But as tickets dropped earlier today, fans once again found themselves in a Ticketmaster mess.

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Fans Frustrated By Usher Tour Ticket Drop

There’s been a variety of complaints this morning from fans directed at Ticketmaster. Many apparently waiting in long queues only to find that once they got in there were already no more tickets. For those who were able to get to some kind of purchasing screen there were even more problems.

Once fans actually got in to purchase tickets they found prices hundreds of dollars more than they were anticipating and rising fast. Fans reported once fees were added finding tickets that cost upwards of $1200. The prices caused many fans to turn right back around without buying a ticket despite the queues they waited in. What do you think of the newest Ticketmaster fiasco surrounding Usher’s upcoming tour? Let us know in the comment section below.

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King Harris Complains About DaBaby And Sexyy Red’s Feature Prices

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During a recent Instagram Live, T.I. and Tiny Harris’ son King vented about his upcoming 18th birthday party. The young rapper explained that planning for the event hasn’t been easy, discussing the various obstacles he’s come into in the process. He also took the opportunity to complain about the prices of some fellow artist’s features, claiming that they’re exorbitant.

Apparently, King was hoping for Sexyy Red to hop on one of his tracks, but her asking price was shocking to him. “We hit Sexyy Red up but not her directly, but her people [tried to] beat me over the f**king head,” he revealed. “They are obviously not trying to f*ck with a n***a. People just thinking goddamn too much about the money.” According to him, she was asking for $50K for a verse. “Yeah, they tried to tax me on some $50K type bullsh*t,” he explained.

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King Says “They Are Obviously Not Trying To F*ck With A N***a”

King continued, also revealing the asking price of another major artist at the moment. He claims that DaBaby once asked him for $100K for a feature, which he also found to be unreasonable. He said that he would never ask so much of another artist he already knows, claiming that it’s simply just not the way he rolls.

As of late, King’s also been making headlines for his new teeth. Unfortunately, the young artist has been receiving a great deal of clowning online for them, with some users claiming they look unnatural. Luckily, he has his mom and dad on his side, however, with Tiny Harris taking to Instagram recently to defend him. “They’re just white now,” she said of his teeth, claiming that they’ve always been on the large side. “Either way, he loves them and that’s all that matters!“ She also shared a clip of T.I. reacting to them, telling his son they look “glow-in-the-dark.”

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Fat Joe Teams Up With Busta Rhymes, French Montana, & Rick Ross For Hospital Price Transparency

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Fat Joe is teaming up with Busta Rhymes, French Montana, and Rick Ross to perform in Washington D.C. on Thursday in an effort to raise awareness for transparency in hospital billing. The event is being organized by Power to the Patients, which has partnered with Joe in the past. Joe also stars in a public service announcement for the organization that they released last year.

Joe spoke about the need for healthcare reform and his decision to work with Power to the Patients during a recent statement provided to The Hill’s In The Know. “Our healthcare system needs comprehensive reform and I remain committed to using my platform to work alongside Power to the Patients and give a voice to the voiceless,” the 52-year-old told the outlet. “We must demand accountability from hospitals and insurers, so people can get a transparent understanding of the cost of their medical bills and make more informed financial decisions on healthcare services.” He further continued: “With prices hidden, oftentimes, the bills are not even consistent at the same hospital,” adding, “It’s tearing families apart.”

Fat Joe With Busta Rhymes

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 21: Fat Joe and Busta Rhymes attend the Fat Joe Birthday Celebration at Harbor New York City on August 21, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Joe also worked with the Power to the Patients campaign in February 2023 for a Super Bowl public service announcement. In doing so, he advocated for change in the healthcare system. In a statement posted to the organization’s website, Fat Joe adds: “Knowing prices is the only way we will be able to lower our costs in healthcare. So, we have to fight for the people. We all have to talk to our politicians and talk to everybody. It’s in the law that hospitals and insurers need to post prices and we all need to know this. I teamed up with Power to the Patients to educate our communities on their rights and help put an end to this injustice.”

TMZ Hip Hop reports that Joe’s trip to D.C. will also feature various meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as well as a news conference with members of Congress to address the issue. The effort comes ahead of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

Fat Joe’s Power To The Patients P.S.A.

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Moneybagg Yo Seemingly Responds To Pricey Steak At Restaurant

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A lot of people debated whether $135 dollars is an adequate price for a 40 oz. Tomahawk steak at Moneybagg Yo’s newly opened restaurant, Cache 42. However, it seems like the Memphis MC chimed in on the debate via an Instagram post. “Pay What You Weigh Love,” he wrote as the caption of a picture of himself. While it’s just an unassuming picture and caption, the context surrounding the worth of payment certainly makes it hard to not make the connection. On one hand, many people lamented the steep price for a cut of meat with no sides. On the other, some argued that such a hunk of beef could feed four people with ease.

Regardless, this controversy will likely just add more notoriety and attention to Cache 42, which opened in early April. Of course, the fact that a Tomahawk is on the menu at all should suggest that it’ll hit your pockets a bit deeper than other places. Still, this is a young business with not even two weeks of experience as of writing this article. As such, only time will tell how it continues to build, adapt, and bring its culinary treats to patrons of ranging financial situations.

Moneybagg Yo Apparently Responds To Overpriced Steak Debate At Cache 42

Unfortunately for the “Wokescha” rapper, this isn’t the only controversy that hit Cache 42. Shortly after opening, Moneybagg Yo got into a social media spat with his alleged baby mama Poison Ivy concerning a fake Facebook page of the restaurant. Moreover, Ivy shared a post that talked down on Yo’s relationship with Ari Fletcher, simultaneously dissing and praising her and Ivy. Then, the 31-year-old called cap on Facebook and asked fans to report the page.

“If Y’all Love Me Report This Fake Capp A** S**t!!” he wrote. “It’s Some Weird Ppl In this World Just Be Wanting To Go Viral For Wateva S**t Sad Bra REPORT THIS PAGE CACHE 42 DONT HAVE A REAL FB PAGE YET!” Of course, Moneybagg and Ari’s relationship apparently grew rocky recently, but it seems like this was a step too far. Regardless, let us know what you think of the $135 steak debate and the Bread Gang artist’s response down below. Also, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Moneybagg Yo.

MoneyBagg Yo’s Menu Prices At New Restaurant Divide Fans

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The prices for items at MoneyBagg Yo’s new restaurant, Cach’e 42 Kitchen and Cocktails, are dividing fans on social media. The rapper opened the venue in his hometown of Memphis at the end of March. Controversially, the 40oz Tomahawk Steak runs patrons $135 and comes with no sides.

“MoneyBagg Yo restaurante so man high!! Do he not remember when he was starving in them apartments?? BFFR [two cry laughing emojis],” one person wrote, as noted by Neighborhood Talk. Another argued that if the steak is high enough quality, then it’s worth the price. “The price ain’t the issue,” they wrote. “It’s what quality of food imma get for that price cause ion trust moneybagg to cook me a $135 steak.” One more joked, “Moneybagg want $100 for a steak, I’ll pay that and he better come out and rap.”

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 16: Rapper Moneybagg Yo performs onstage during 2022 Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium at Georgia State University on July 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

As for the quality of the steak, one fan argued that tomahawk steaks are generally more expensive. “idk why y’all are complaining about @MoneyBaggYo prices for steak at his restaurant. he’s selling 40 oz tomahawk steak,” they wrote. “and y’all know y’all are gonna hop on the bandwagon and wanna be going to his restaurant and bragging like y’all have money for the same steak.”

Another user on Twitter wants MoneyBagg Yo to bring his restaurant to more cities. “Bagg bring your restaurant #Cache42 to DC and I guarantee you mfers gon walk in that bitch & blow a bag. One thing about us we love restaurants with good food and a good vibe. Open a 2nd location here. Then it’s black owned so I know y’all seasoning the food right.”

After the grand opening, the restaurant’s Instagram page posted, “Memphis, thank you all so much for coming out to support our grand opening! “We are officially open to provide an elevated dining experience at @cache42memphis by @moneybaggyo! & yes, we are kid friendly!” The aforementioned $135 steak is described on the menu as being the “highest quality proteins grilled up to perfection.”

Fans’ Debate MoneyBagg Yo’s Restaurant Prices

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Drake Reveals Price Of Engagement Ring Necklace

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Drake recently revealed the absolutely insane price of his engagement ring necklace with 42 diamonds. During a conversation with Instagram influencer Chris Too Smoove, Chris asked Drake to break down his fit’s cost from head to toe. Before getting into it, the Canadian star shouted out Icey Cold, who was another influencer who did this prompt with Drake before. To start, he didn’t know how much his Thom Browne glasses cost, thought he lost them a few times. Furthermore, he said his diamond earrings cost $1,200 and his diamond watch cost $900K.

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 9: Drake attends “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Meanwhile, his jacket and shirt both cost $400 each, and when asked about his baggy jeans, Drake said he actually made them. While he didn’t know how much his boots cost either, he did tell Smoove to save the chain for last. Moreover, even then he hesitated a little bit before breaking it down. “Honestly, I’m embarrassed to say, probably like nine… Yeah, over 10 Ms, for sure.” As such, Smoove and onlookers screamed at Drake’s 10 million dollar bling. Of course, as probably the most successful and money-making rapper of his generation, are we really surprised?

Moreover, the self-proclaimed Champagne Papi has an interesting relationship with that necklace. For example, he designed it along with New York jeweler Alex Moss, who posted it on Instagram. Also, the piece took a year to complete and, in addition to diamonds, used 18-karat white gold. “Ordering the impossible,” a female voice narrated in Moss’ post showing off the chain. “An expedition spanning 14 months. Every diamond hand-selected. Inspected to only suit perfection.” However, the most interesting part about the piece revealed itself in the caption.

“New piece titled ‘Previous Engagements’ for all the times he thought about it but never did it,” the video’s caption read. “42 engagement rings, 351.38 carats in diamonds. By Alex Moss New York & Drake.” Overall, it’s pretty much the most Drake-like piece of jewelry ever created, and we’d be lying if we said he didn’t rock it. As always, stay tuned to HNHH for more insane celebrity purchases and the latest on Drake.

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