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Tokyo Toni Sings Defamatory Song About Spice Amid Erica Mena Racism Scandal

September 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Tokyo Toni just threw her hat into the Spice and Erica Mena ring, which is inspiring a lot of debate online over the latter “Love & Hip Hop” star calling the former a “monkey” after she spoke on her kids. Moreover, Toni even wrote a whole song about it that unfortunately perpetuates that insult and justifies its racially charged impact. In a new clip on social media, Angela White (formerly known as Blac Chyna)’s mother hits some dance moves while singing along. “Blue monkey Spice” and “talkin’ on people kids ain’t f***in’ nice” are among the few lyrics on display. Of course, this contributed to already fiery and contested back-and-forths on the Internet about whether Mena’s insult was warranted.

On one hand, many agree with Tokyo Toni that mentioning Erica’s relationship with her kids was a step too far for Spice. On the other, many felt that a wrong doesn’t make a right, and that this is still an egregious comment to make. What’s more is that this incident added to a long history of controversy surrounding Mena’s racial identity and treatment of Black individuals. However, some didn’t even have a set opinion on all this, and just thought that it was strange for Toni to make a song about it in the first place.

Tokyo Toni’s Bizarre Diss Towards Spice

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Still, she’s known for being outspoken and unfiltered, such as when he demanded that Tyga pay her daughter’s child support. “@tyga you should be paying child support,” Tokyo Toni expressed on social media. “What kind of man are you? She never asked you for a dime her son. You should be ashamed of yourself. Why are you putting pressure where it doesn’t have to be? You could’ve come in here but you think it’s good don’t you.

“Tyga does not have full custody of my grandson,” she continued. “He has never paid child support in 11 years. It’s about time this boy is growing. Let me put my take on this he has never pay child support and 11 years my daughter takes care of her kids. What woman today would not ask money when you can see that the man is getting money!” For more news and the latest updates on Tokyo Toni, Spice, and Erica Mena, come back to HNHH.

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Lil Scrappy Walks Back Defense Of Erica Mena After Seeing “Monkey” Clip For Himself

September 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, it was announced that Erica Mena’s time on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta had come to an end. The news broke following the airing of an episode after Mena referred to fellow cast member Spice as a “monkey”. “Working hand-in-hand with our partners, viewers will see the impact of Erica Mena’s remarks play out over the final three episodes of the season. Effective immediately, she will not appear in the next season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” read a statement from the show’s producers.

Fans and the wider community have been mixed about the news. While some see it as justified, others see it as exploitative. “They waited until AFTER they recorded it, edited it, promoted it and aired it. Then fired her months after it happened. They tacky,” one person noted. Someone else who initially defended Mena was her co-star, Lil Scrappy. “I think that’s pretty bozo of them to fire somebody after they set shit up. They set you up and put you…they get you all hyped up.” Scrappy went on to note that he doesn’t even “fuck with Erica” and still thought it was a bad look.

Lil Scrappy Walks Back Defense Of Erica Mena

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However, Scrappy’s tone quickly changed. In a later video, the rapper walked back previous comments. “I just seen the clip and that shit’s fucked up. You know, I don’t ever want to wish someone be fired or put in jail or dead,” Scrappy began. “I don’t want that shit for Erica. But she was wrong. Erica Mena was wrong. Erica Mena was wrong….Colorism is real. We do know that. Racism is real. Hate is real.” It’s clear that, with context, Scrappy wanted no part in defending Mena’s actions.

While her comments towards Spice are the reason she is being fired, it’s not the only issue that Mena is currently facing. Last weekend, Mena was arrested alongside some of her co-stars following a drunken altercation. Facing battery charges amid a litany of other crimes, Mena is currently awaiting a court date while out on a $20,000 bond. The ongoing saga remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.

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“Love & Hip Hop” Confirms Erica Mena Won’t Appear On Next Season Of Atlanta Series

September 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Erica Mena’s name has been in the headlines far more than usual lately, and not for very flattering reasons either. Besides getting carried away with drinking at Atlanta lounges, the socialite is also facing backlash for making racially insensitive comments about her Love & Hip Hop co-stars. Mena, who’s Puerto Rican and Dominican, called Spice a “monkey.” In addition, she told the Jamaican artist that she “should have died” during a recent hospitalization.

Social media users and podcasters are continuing to discuss the situation. Some are making it known that they think Mena’s removal from the show is warranted. It seems the L&HH producers have heard the concern loud and clear. They shared a statement this weekend confirming that the next season of the reality show’s Atlanta installment won’t include the 35-year-old. “The ‘Love & Hip Hop’ franchise has never shied away from hard conversations in our community,” their message began.

Erica Mena is Seriously Facing the Consequences of Her Actions

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“Working hand-in-hand with our partners, viewers will see the impact of Erica Mena’s remarks play out over the final three episodes of the season,” they continued. “Effective immediately, she will not appear in the next season of ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta.’” There are some who think it’s unjust to only call the New York native out now that the public has seen the footage, as well as others who are pointing out troubling behaviour that other cast members have engaged in previously that might also warrant their removal.

Troubling comments we’ve heard her make about Spice and others over the years aside, another incident that’s got Erica Mena in hot water recently is her simple battery arrest. The Tubi actress had a drunken night out with Bambi Benson, ZellSwag, and Saucy Santana recently. It resulted in three of them in handcuffs while the “Booty” rapper fled the lounge as a fight broke out. Read more about that at the link below. Let us know if you think L&HH is making the right call by removing Mena from next season in the comments.

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“Big Brother” Contestant Removed For Using N-Word

August 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

For over twenty years, Big Brother has been captivating viewers and continues to do so. The show has gained a dedicated fan base due to its eccentric cast and memorable moments. However, in its latest season, a cast member crossed a line. 30-year-old Florida native Luke Valentine found himself in hot water after being caught on a live stream using the n-word while speaking to his other castmates.

Valentine immediately realized his mistake and tried to switch gears, but the damage was already done. He would later be removed from the house. The reality TV show’s producers, along with reps for CBS, spoke to TMZ about the incident. They also referred to the show’s zero-tolerance policy when it came to using racial slurs. “Luke violated the BIG BROTHER code of conduct, and there is zero tolerance in the house for using a racial slur. He has been removed from the house,” they said.

Big Brother Has A “Zero Tolerance” Policy For Using Racial Slurs

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This is not the first time the show has been criticized for its portrayal of racism. Just last season, the first (and only so far) Black female Big Brother winner, Taylor Hale, faced constant abuse from her castmates. However, despite the onslaught of criticism she received in the house, she considers herself a “victor,” not a victim. “And if there is one word that is going to describe the season, it is resiliency. And if you were to ask yourself who was the most resilient person of the season, it was me,” she said as her former competitors prepared to make their big decision.

There are very few winners among the Black or POC castmates. Singer Tamar Braxton was the previous winner of the celebrity edition of the show. Braxton tweeted a congratulatory message to Hale on her win, writing, “Whew! But congrats.” She wasn’t the only one to lend support to Hale. Season 23 winner Xavier Prather also took to Twitter to offer some words of encouragement. “The treatment of Taylor in #BB24 is a prime example of why The Cookout was formed,” the Challenge: USA contestant tweeted in July 2022, referring to the all-Black alliance he helped build during his season.

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Joe Budden Thinks People Are Overreacting To “Try That In A Small Town”

August 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

“Try That In A Small Town” is currently the most-discussed song around. Sitting at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the song is by far the biggest hit of singer Jason Aldean’s career. However, the song has proven controversial as it has faced accusations of promoting racist ideals as well as advocating for the idea of vigilante justice. Meanwhile, Jason Aldean has lamented that he has become the victim of “cancel culture”. This is despite, again, his song being literally #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

However, Joe Budden doesn’t see the problems others have expressed about the song. “I don’t see a bunch of Black people burnin’ up flags — that’s some white people shit,” Budden said on his podcast. “Do I think that dude could be on bullshit? Yes. I do. Let me be clear. I do think that.” He continued: “The emotional outrage? I’m over it. If he’s not saying n-gger, or killing some Black people in the video, then them n-ggas can do what the fuck they want to in their small town. Because they’re going to always frame it as, ‘I’m speaking from the perspective of the small town over here.’”

What Are Dog Whistles?

The problem with Budden’s take is that it’s exactly what people like Aldean want people to say. “Try That In A Small Town” employs a rhetorical device known as a dog whistle to convey its message. Dog whistles are coded messages that sound innocuous but hold a specific meaning to certain groups of people. However, because the message isn’t said explicitly and is instead expressed sub-textually, it gives the speaker a level of plausible deniability. Because yes, Aldean’s song doesn’t explicitly say the n-word or have a lyric talking about lynching people. However, it still alludes to these concepts. A large portion of the “video “Try That In A Small Town” video is shot in front of the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee. It’s an innocuous location that has been used as a filming location for many projects.

However, it is also the location of several prominent lynchings. It was also a focal point of the 1946 Columbia Race Riots. The video also contains newspaper clippings of a white man being run out of town for objecting to anti-Black policies. Meanwhile, the lyrics allude to a form of vigilante justice that was, and still is, weaponized against Black individuals in the American South. Sundown towns are still very much a thing in parts of America. Furthermore, in interviews, Aldean has alluded to things such as the BLM protests of 2020, which appear in the video as part of news reels. However, several sections of that “news footage” is actually stock footage shot outside the United States. In short, “it isn’t explicitly racist” doesn’t mean something is not racist.

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Greenwood Attorneys To Appeal Dismissal Of Tulsa Massacre Lawsuit To Oklahoma Supreme Court

July 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, representing the plaintiffs seeking restitution for survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, plans to appeal the dismissal of the historic lawsuit to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The lawsuit, which aimed to obtain justice and reparations for the racially motivated attack on the Greenwood community, was dismissed by Tulsa County Judge Caroline […]

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Idris Elba Explains Why He’s Not Interested In Playing James Bond

June 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Playing James Bond is considered one of the most prestigious roles in Hollywood. Just seven actors have played the iconic British spy since he was brought to the big screen in 1962. When each Bond retires, there is a wave of speculation on who might play him next. Given his veteran presence in the acting world, Idris Elba has not been immune to this speculation.

After Daniel Craig made it clear that he was done with Bond after SPECTRE, Elba’s name was one of several seen as a serious contender to fill the role. While Craig would return for No Time To Die, Elba was still viewed as a favorite to take up the mantle in the future. However, in a new interview with the SmartLess podcast, Elba has explained why he’s no longer interested in playing 007.

Racism Steered Elba Away From Bond

Idris Elba at the 2023 Met Gala — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Idris Elba attends the 2023 Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Elba was initially excited about the speculation. “The truth is, I was super complimented for a long time about this,” Elba admitted. “I was like, ‘This is cr*zy!’ James Bond…We’re all actors and we understand that role. It’s one of those coveted [roles]. Being asked to be James Bond was like, ‘Ok, you’ve sort of reached the pinnacle’. That’s one of those things the whole world has a vote in.” However, the subsequent racist backlash inevitably moved Elba away from playing the character. “Essentially, it was a huge compliment that every corner of the world except from some corners, which we will not talk about, were really happy about the idea that I could be considered,” Elba explained.

“Those that weren’t happy about the idea made the whole thing disgusting and off-putting, because it became about race. It became about nonsense and I got the brunt of it.” Elba’s views were somewhat validated by the latest Bond film to date, No Time To Die. The film, which featured Lashana Lynch as an MI6 agent who is briefly assigned the 007 moniker, received considerable backlash from those same people about making James Bond a black woman (which the film doesn’t do in the slightest).

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Trick Daddy Shares His Thoughts On Racism

June 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Trick Daddy recently appeared on Revolt’s Big Facts where he discussed the Black experience in America. He offered his opinions on improving communities, family life, racial injustice, and more. “I’m tired of n***as playing the race card when it comes to everything,” he begins.

Trick Daddy then describes feeling as though problems within the Black community are caused or perpetuated by other people in the community. “N***as is other n***as only problem,” he explained, “Them crackers ain’t thinking about us.” He continues, “Every time we get a few dollars we run to them crackas stores and spend our money.” “Everybody ain’t thinking ’bout us. They don’t get money and come spend money with us,” Trick Daddy claims. He also went on to talk about the “street game and the dope game,” claiming that it funds hip hop. “That’s no secret,” he says, “But we’re trying to do something right with the money so let us do it.”

Trick Daddy Discusses “Playing The Race Card”

He went on to cite parenting as a major part of the problems he sees. “It’s our fault,” he says, “It’s our fault for not letting our kids appreciate things.” He goes on to reference his own upbringing, claiming that he believes parents should take a more traditional approach. “My mama never bought me a pair of tennis shoes over $30,” he explains, “We buy ’em Jordans.” Trick Daddy goes on to discuss relationships, claiming that people should start being more selective with those they choose to reproduce with.

“The average woman got two or three kids with two or three n***as,” he says, “every holiday the kids split up from their family.” He continues, “There’s no more tradition… Labor Day, Easter, Christmas, you know where you gone be at. There’s no more of that.” He then offers advise to those seeking partners, explaining, “We gotta stop having babies from hoes that ain’t baby mama material and they gotta stop having babies from n***as that ain’t baby daddy material.”

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“The Little Mermaid” Asian Box Office Slump Blamed On Racism

June 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid has received a warm reception in the United States. Critics have received the film fairly warmly, and it holds a 67% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Furthermore, critics have praised the performance of Halle Bailey while noting that the film as a whole is a fairly bland and visually underwhelming remake. However, audiences have loved the film. The Little Mermaid holds a 96% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has grossed $327 million worldwide.

However, the film has some underwhelming international markets, namely those in Asia. According to Endata, the film has grossed just $3.7 million in Mainland China, which counts as the second-largest box office in the world. Similarly, the film has grossed just $4.4 million in South Korea. Meanwhile, the film is yet to open in Japan but is expected to suffer from the same issues. Additionally, these muted figures have been attributed to a problem that has plagued the film time and time again.

Anti-Black Racism Blamed For “The Little Mermaid” Slump

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MAY 25: Halle Bailey greets fans during the Family and friends screening of The Little Mermaid at Regal Atlantic Station on May 25, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Joi Stokes/Getty Images For Disney)

China and South Korea both harbor long histories of racial discrimination. Anti-Black racism has been common in China since the 1970s, when the nation began its expansion of financial diplomacy into Africa. Furthermore, much like how the rest of the world blamed China for COVID-19, China in turn saw a spike in anti-Black discrimination. Meanwhile, South Korea is infamous for a culture of denying service to non-Koreans. Furthermore, research has shown that Black individuals are more likely to experience overt racism than white individuals.

These sentiments appear to be fueling the cold reception to The Little Mermaid. On the Chinese film review website Douban, users have rated the film as a 5.1 out of 10. Meanwhile, several reviews left on the review site and box office tracker Maoyan made direct and discriminatory references to Bailey’s skin color. Similar trends have been observed in South Korea, where the Instagram hashtag ‘NotMyAriel’ has trended numerous times. Furthermore, Japanese film-goers have also expressed a cool reception ahead of the film’s June 9 premiere.

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Black Mother Of Four Shot And Killed By Unidentified White Neighbor In Florida, No Arrest Made

June 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Several reports have confirmed that a Black mother of four children, all under the age of 12, was shot and killed by white woman over a verbal dispute. The alleged shooter has yet to be identified, charged or arrested.

Ajike “AJ” Owens, 35, was approached by the unidentified white woman, who began hurling racial slurs at Owens and her children as they played in a field near their home in Ocala, Florida. According to reports, the children realized that they left an iPad near the field, which the white woman stole from the field. When the children went back to retrieve the iPad, the woman threw the iPad, breaking the screen. When Owens went to the home of the woman to talk to her to get her children’s iPad back, she was shot and killed through her neighbor’s door.

Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods refused to give the same account of what happened between the neighbors, saying that the shooting appeared to be the culmination of a feud between the neighbors. He also stated that sheriff’s deputies had to be called to the address six to eight times in less than three years.

“Somebody threw something at my child, I’d be pissed off,” he said. “What parent wouldn’t be? Who wouldn’t be upset at that, regardless of whether they intentionally threw it at them or not? I wish our shooter would have called us instead of taking actions into our own hands. I wish Mrs Owens had called us in the hopes we could have never got to the point in which we are here today.”

Sheriff Woods did not identify the shooter’s name, age or race, but added she was being “cooperative”.

Woods said the investigation, when complete, would be presented to the Marion County State Attorney’s office, which would decide if charges will be filed.

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