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O.J Simpson Reacts To “The Story Of O.J.” By Jay-Z

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O.J. Simpson finally spoke out concerning Jay-Z’s now iconic track, “The Story of O.J.,” which landed on his 2017 album 4:44. Moreover, blogger Augustus Lymon asked him about the track on April 7, specifically its most explicit reference to Simpson. “O.J. like, ‘I’m not black, I’m O.J.’ …okay,” Hov rapped on the song. Furthermore, the former NFL star took some issue with how simply and out of context the rapper portrayed his infamous comments on being Black. Although it was a quick interaction and a quick choice of words, O.J. gave fans the reaction that they awaited for so long.

“Well, first of all, [Jay-Z] didn’t say it right,” O.J. Simpson stated. “When Johnny [Cochran] was talking to me about it, and all that was going on was ‘Black, Black, Black,’ I said man, f**k being Black, this is me. This is about O.J. You know? It wasn’t about Black or white. It was about, ‘These guys were after me.’ So that’s how that was expressed. It wasn’t about, you know, ‘I’m not Black.’ It was about, this ain’t about being Black, this is about me.”

O.J. Simpson Says Jay-Z Got It Wrong On “The Story of O.J.”

Regardless of Jay’s apparent misinterpretation, that track still caused a massive cultural splash and discussion upon release. Aided by a 1940s-style cartoon video, the song raised a lot of conversations on Black identity, wealth, and stereotyping. Despite that being his last album as of writing this article, the 53-year-old remains as relevant as ever. In fact, he just announced a surprise concert in Paris, France on Friday (April 14) commemorating the work of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol. In partnership with Louis Vuitton, this out of the blue performance will surely capture much of what makes him such a compelling MC.

Meanwhile, his previous catalog continued to show its staying power and commercial dominance even decades after its release. On one hand, his classic album The Blueprint recently received a triple-platinum certification from the RIAA. On another, his project Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life just surpassed Watch The Throne as his highest-selling work to date. Whether O.J. Simpson likes it or not, Jay provided one of the most relevant and far-reaching reflections on his case n recent years. For the latest news and updates on O.J. Simpson and Jay-Z, log back into HNHH.

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Joe Budden Reacts To Jim Jones Placing Big Sean Above Pusha T

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Two G.O.O.D. Music affiliates are being pitted against each other in the world of hip-hop debate- and it’s not pretty. Moreover, Joe Budden recently reacted to Jim Jones saying that Big Sean deserves to be on a top 50 rappers list before Pusha T does. Not only that, but the Slaughterhouse MC turned media mogul vehemently dismissed these claims and said that the Dipset head honcho “could not be more wrong.” Wherever your take lies in that debate, you can’t deny that it’s at least a pretty contentious topic of conversation, especially considering both their careers.

“I think Jim Jones is incorrect saying that Big Sean should be ranked higher than Pusha T on a list. I am emphatically saying you could not be more wrong. And that’s where it gets disrespectful because Sean just got here in 2012. 2011, 2013? Somewhere around there. He did everything he had to do, sold a bunch of records, but now, it’s a little on the quieter side. I’m saying this respectfully. We in 2023. That’s ten years. I won’t assume [about label issues affecting Sean]. All I can say for fact is, ten years later, it’s on the quieter side of things. So y’all out there have to put a little more respect in the people that are twenty years in.” Budden’s cohosts agreed that longevity, consistency, and quality are in Push’s favor.

Joe Budden Blasts Jim Jones For Placing Big Sean Above Pusha T

Even though Big Sean might not be making the splash that he used to, don’t think that means that he’s off the map. For example, he just gave an excellent guest performance on the track “Palisades, CA” from Larry June and The Alchemist’s collaborative album. Also, his last album Detroit 2 was a significant step-up in the eyes of many fans. Ultimately, the lesson here is to put some respect on both names, especially when they typically coexisted in two very different lanes despite being in the same clique.

Meanwhile, when it comes to Pusha T… well, are you going to doubt his greatness and catalog? As a true rapper’s rapper, he earned a lot of respect from every corner of the game, from its most important progenitors to the young kids he inspired- and that then inspired him. Maybe Jim Jones is using a different metric to determine Push’s greatness, but it’s likely that the Clipse legend will get far more defense than scrutiny in this debate. Regardless, log back into HNHH for the latest on Jim Jones, Big Sean, Joe Budden, and Pusha T.

Slim Thug Reacts To His Stalker’s Arrest: “Keep Her Ugly Ass Away From Me”

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When Slim Thug’s name lands in the headlines, it’s often for making controversial comments or reflecting on hip-hop history. More recently, however, the 42-year-old had some major celebrating to do following the arrest of his alleged stalker. Earlier this weekend, he shared the exciting news with fans via Instagram, noting that he’s been dealing with harassment from this woman for months now, and is incredibly grateful to hopefully now have the problem resolved. “#ThuggaNews, they got my stalker today y’all,” the rapper reported in his since-deleted post’s caption.

“Today is a good day 😎. If [you] love her keep her ugly ass away from me,” the Houston-born lyricist added. “She be making fake pages of me and showing up to my house every day.” Thug says that he’s “never messed with her in life,” doubling down on that by telling readers, “If y’all believed that y’all are just as crazy as her.” In the accompanying video, we see him show off his at-home security set-up, with several feeds streaming from all around his property. “It’s funny to everybody now,” the “Luxurious” hitmaker ranted.

Slim Thug Celebrates His Stalker’s Arrest

He then went on to share more details on the woman stalking him, explaining, “We talking about somebody that’s slow. We talking about somebody that’s been to jail for being a weirdo and trespassing. Who’s still coming back, been back every single day.” Thug’s harasser has also been causing problems with his Escalade truck and has allegedly shown up at his apartment. “I’m happy everybody knows now,” the recording artist added, revelling in his obvious relief. “She walked in my house the other day when I was in the studio,” he later added, making it known that he has a gun license, and isn’t afraid to use it.

“If this girl comes back to my house, I’m gonna shoot her, and then everybody’s gonna be tripping.” Slim Thug then said, “I just wanted to make sure that y’all won’t look at me as a bad person for this shit. If she ever come back to my house, I’m gon’ smoke her! So whoever love her, keep her the f*ck away from me. I don’t got time to fix no crazy people. If she ever come in my house again, I’m gon’ smoke her, and we gon’ see what y’all say then” Watch the father of one’s full rant in the video above and share your thoughts on the situation in the comments.

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GloRilla Reacts To Money Man Name-Dropping Her On “Saweetie” Song

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Artists name-dropping each other on their tracks definitely isn’t anything new. Still, that doesn’t mean the celebrity at the butt of the bar is always happy to hear what’s being said about them. Most recently, it seems GloRilla is upset with Money Man over his rhyme about her on his “Saweetie” song. It landed on his first project of 2023, Red Eye, earlier this month. Of course, the “FTCU” hitmaker isn’t the only one mentioned by the 37-year-old, though she does seem to be taking it more personally than anyone else.

“Brown skin bitch, she feelin’ on my chest, she look like Saweetie / My unc’ still cookin’ dope up in the kitchen, bumpin’ Jeezy,” the quick-witted rhymer says on his chorus. On the first verse, however, is when he name-drops the southern rap diva. “Skinny bitch inside my DMs, she remind me of GloRilla / I had drew down on a fan, but he only wanted a picture,” Money Man’s noteworthy mention of her infamously petite figure goes.

Money Man Name-Drops GloRilla on “Saweetie”

As is customary when a hot new hip-hop song arrives, social media has been reposting the lyrics across various platforms. Of course, it wasn’t long before GloRilla got wind of them. She even took some time to reply to one person quoting the bar online on Sunday (March 26). “Skinny bihh in my DM, she reminds me of GloRilla,” they wrote, causing the 23-year-old to clap back, “Hey guys, what song is this??????????? I hate it.” Clearly, she’s not a fan of Money Man’s latest project, or at least not “Saweetie.”

GloRilla is undeniably slimmer than many of her contemporaries due to her decision to forego plastic surgery. However, she’s always let her confidence shine through despite trolls making nasty comments. In the past, her Twitter feed has lit up with claims that people are constantly asking her about her BBL, as well as reminders that she’ll always see herself as curvaceous and thick, despite what any haters out there have to say. Stream Money Man’s “Saweetie” on YouTube above, and revisit the Ohio native’s Red Eye project here afterward.

“F.N.F.” Rapper Reacts to Lyrics About Her

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“Ant-Man 3” Writer Reacts To Film’s Bad Reviews, Said They Left Him “Really Sad”

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Whether you’re a Marvel fan or not, you have to admit that the films draw in plenty of intrigue at the box office. Most recently, the third flick in the Ant-Man franchise, Quantumania, made its theatre debut, and so far, reactions have been mixed. The Paul Rudd-led project scored just 48% on Rotten Tomatoes, putting it just ahead of Eternals as one of the MCU’s lowest-rated releases of all time.

The outlet spoke with screenwriter Jeff Loveness, who had the responsibility of crafting Ant-Man’s most ambitious storyline to date. Apparently, he wasn’t at all expecting to see a 69% drop at the box office during Quantumania‘s second weekend, or so many unfavourable reactions. “To be honest, those reviews took me by surprise,” he told The Daily Beast.

Ant-Man 3 Misses the Mark for Some

“I was in a pretty low spot… Those were not good reviews, and I was like, ‘What the..?’ Loveness confessed. “I’m really proud of what I wrote for Jonathan [Majors] and Michelle Pfeiffer [scientist Janet Pym]. I thought that was good stuff, you know? And so I was just despondent, and I was really sad about it.” While he was sad over the internet discourse, attending an in-person screening of Ant-Man 3 helped turn the writer’s mood around.

For him, hearing other audience members laughing at the jokes he crafted felt amazing. “I’m like, ‘Goddamn! No, [the reviews] are wrong! I’m right! MODOK is great!” he gushed earlier this month. “I’m pretty happy with it overall,” Loveness said of his Marvel debut. “I think I learned how to take a punch this week. And now that I learned that it’s not too bad, I can just get on with making things.”

What’s Next for the MCU?

Paul Rudd, Kathryn Newton and Jonathan Majors attend the “Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania” UK Gala Screening at BFI IMAX Waterloo on February 16, 2023, in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)

Prior to Ant-Man 3, the MCU took us back to Wakanda in Black Panther 2. Next up, we’ll be getting Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 this May, and The Marvels in November. 2024 is also set to be a big year, with Captain America: New World Order, Thunderbolts, and Blade all arriving from the months of May to September to complete phase five. Which of Marvel’s upcoming movies are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Grandmaster Flash Praises GloRilla’s “F.N.F.”

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Grandmaster Flash recently had some enthusiastic praise for GloRilla’s hit song, “F.N.F. (Let’s Go).” Moreover, HipHopDX caught him at the 65th Grammy Awards this year and asked him if he heard the Memphis rising star. Not only did Flash acknowledge her current dominance in the game, but confessed that his children had tried to get him to listen to Glo. Of course, the interviewer took the chance to play him the song right there on the red carpet. As the hip-hop legend bobbed his head, laughed and hummed along to the track, one can tell he enjoyed himself. If the reaction didn’t solidify it, his subsequent words sure will.

“Okay GloRilla! This s**t sounds like fun too,” he exclaimed. “She’s talking shit and she’s having fun which is what Hip Hop should be. Word up! Okay, my kids… They were right.” In fact, just moments after hearing her for the first time, the two MCs performed together on the Grammys stage for hip-hop’s 50th anniversary celebration. Alongside legends like Rakim and Scarface, and with current titans like Lil Baby and Lil Uzi Vert, they blessed the awards ceremony with a bombastic tribute to the genre.

Grandmaster Flash Reacts To GloRilla’s Breakout Hit

However, this isn’t the first time that Grandmaster Flash gave his flowers to the new generation recently, particularly the new wave of female rappers. A few months ago, Coi Leray released her single “Players,” which samples the classic rap track “The Message.” Moreover, Flash had nothing but positive words to say about the flip of his classic track, made alongside The Furious Five. Also, they had dinner in New York City in November and had a great time. He even gave Coi a custom hoodie with the phrase “Girls Are Players Too” emblazoned in it. Some might see it as a bit backhanded, but Leray took it as a compliment nonetheless.

“It was nice meetin Coi,” Flash captioned his post recapping their meet-up. “We chopped it up about Life, Music, the Business and she comes back with great answers — the Lady knows what she wants. Had a blast with her, until next time kid Watch out for her @coileray.” For her part, the Trendsetter artist spoke on how Flash’s energy resulted in her first No. 1 hit. “This guy, he can give me a lot of knowledge if you really think about it,” she shared. “That song was so big and I do know how much that it impacted Hip-Hop. I thought it was dope how humble he is. He’s very positive and I love positive energy.” Stick around on HNHH for the latest on Grandmaster Flash, GloRilla, Coi Leray, and more generational respect and love in the game.

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Gunna Appears To Laugh Off Video Of Fans Allegedly Spotting Him In A Mall

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Gunna’s career might not be the same after he was released from prison. The ATL rapper faced a significant setback in his career after copping an Alford plea in the YSL RICO case. Though he dodged significant time behind bars, it came at the cost of support from the hip-hop community. It’s a 180 from last year around this time when he had the world at the palm of his hands with the release of DS4EVER, which ultimately outperformed The Weeknd’s Dawn FM in the second week.  

In the past two months since his release, it became evident that fans felt as though Gunna threw Young Thug under the bus. The rapper shared his first Instagram post following his release, leading to members of the YSL camp, like Lil GotIt, and fans to put him on blast. He didn’t respond to people calling him a rat but it looks like this type of criticism is inevitable at this point. Whether online or in real life, a lot of fans don’t seem willing to forgive Gunna for copping a plea while Thugger remains behind bars.

Gunna Laughs It Off

This morning, footage emerged of fans allegedly spotting Gunna at a mall surrounded by security. As he finished shopping, a number of people spotted him and called him out. Some called him a rat while others pestered him about the case. However, the individual managed to cover his face and leave the scene before anything escalated. Mind you, it hasn’t been confirmed that it’s Gunna in the video but many took it and ran with it.

Still, it seems as though he isn’t stressing about it too much. The rapper took to Instagram post shortly after the video grabbed headlines and appeared to respond. He shared three laughing emojis on his Instagram Story without elaborating beyond that. Though he could be laughing at anything, the timing of it all suggests that he’s responding to the video. Perhaps, it wasn’t actually Gunna in the video in the first place. However, it seems that Gunna won’t be able to escape the hassling from fans at any point in the near future. Peep his post above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

Boosie Badazz Shares Hilarious Reaction To Rihanna’s Pregnancy

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Boosie Badazz just shared his funny reaction to Rihanna’s pregnancy reveal at this year’s Super Bowl halftime show. While he seemed just as shocked as the rest of the world, there’s just something particularly comical about Boosie’s disbelief. Moreover, he posted his reaction to his Instagram Story on Sunday night (February 12). According to his interactions with friends during the clip, he had to take a closer look to even notice. “Man, I know Rihanna ain’t pregnant, bruh!” he exclaimed. However one of his friends pointed him to “look at that stomach.” “Oh yeah,” he responded. “Oh yeah, awww yeah!”

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 21: Rapper Boosie Badazz attends the game between Charolette Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on January 21, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Also, Boosie captioned his post with “Again SMH ASAP AINT PLAYING,” giving a cheeky shoutout to the TESTING rapper. Furthermore, his reaction is one of many others from celebrities that are making waves on social media right now. For example, Chris Brown of all people posted “GO GIRL” to his story, even after his mistreatment of his ex-partner. For what it’s worth, RiRi spoke briefly of their current relationship on Oprah Winfrey’s podcast. “We’ve been working on our friendship again,” she stated, although they’re clearly working from afar.

Meanwhile, the Louisiana rapper also spoke on another huge pop star recently. After hype exploded for her RENAISSANCE tour, Boosie dropped an Instagram PSA for potential ticket buyers. Moreover, it seems like a lot of people reached out to the MC to get tickets of their own. “I do not know Beyoncé, I do not know Jay-Z,” he said in his IG video. “I cannot get you no Beyoncé tickets. Stop calling me. Get out of my DMs.” Whether you’re a famous celebrity or not, it seems like barely anyone can get a chance at the most anticipated tour of the year.

Of course, the Barbadian singer’s halftime show gave us more than a second baby for her and A$AP Rocky. In addition, she stunned fans with floating platforms, a well-mixed and transitioned setlist, and impressive choreography. However, debate around the show’s still underway, so let us know your thoughts down below. Also, check back in with HNHH for the latest on Rihanna, Boosie Badazz, and more reactions to RiRi’s pregnancy.

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Ja Rule Reacts After Billboard & Vibe Exclude Him From “Top 50 Rappers” List

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Ja Rule, Ice Cube, and many others do not think Billboard and Vibe’s top 50 rappers list accurately reflects the culture. In honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, Billboard and Vibe teamed up to rank the best 50 rappers of all time. However, they revealed each tier in increments. First, they dropped the top 50-41, which included Rick Ross, Rev Run, Melle Mel, Jadakiss, Ice-T, and more. Each week, they followed up with their next 10 rankings until they reached 10-1, which saw Jay-Z at the top of the list. 

The top 5 as rounded out by Kendrick Lamar (#2), Nas (#3), Tupac (#4), and Eminem (#5). That alone stirred up enough conversation for debate. However, the remainder of the top 10 appeared quite safe. The Notorious B.I.G., Lil Wayne, Drake, Snoop Dogg, and Nicki Minaj round out the top 10. Though you can argue all you want about Big ranking lower than Ja Rule’s eternal nemesis, Eminem, or Drake’s standing in the top 10, each artist listed had an everlasting impact on hip-hop that can’t be replicated.

Let’s See What Ja Rule’s Thoughts Are On The Top 50 List

Ja Rule was nowhere to be found on the list and it’s quite clear that he feels snubbed by the exclusion. The rapper took to social media this week where he determined that he’s the greatest rapper of all time among the dead, alive, and the unborn. He congratulated all those who made the list but made it clear Billboard snubbed him. “There ain’t 50 rappers dead, alive or waiting to be born better than me,” he tweeted on Thursday. “@billboard congrats to everyone on the list well deserved but check my resume…”

As you’d expect with any list, there was no possible way to determine a list of top 50 rappers without excluding a few. Unfortunately for Ja, this meant that his epic run in the late 90s and 2000s didn’t make the cut. Billboard and Vibe determined their list through creative output (i.e. bars and flows), commercial success (RIAA certifications and Billboard charting offerings), influence on the genre, and longevity. Ja basically checks off the majority of criteria but it seems like Billboard and Vibe felt there were artists who were more deserving of the recognition. 

Kylie Jenner Reacts To TikTok Poking Fun At Her & Travis Scott’s Son’s Name: Video

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No matter what Kylie Jenner does, due to her A-list celebrity status, she frequently falls victim to online criticism. Whether for her on-again-off-again relationship with Travis Scott, exuberant wealth, or her fashion choices, the 25-year-old is no stranger to having social media rip into her.

The talk of the town lately has been the new name bestowed upon the socialite’s youngest child with the rapper. Shortly after his birth, the couple chose Wolf Webster thanks to a recommendation from big sister Khloé Kardashian.

Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner (Photo by Lexie Moreland/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images)

“We didn’t really have a name. I just thought it was going to come to us when we saw him and it didn’t,” Jenner previously told the world on The Late Late Show with James Corden. “Twenty-four hours before we had to sign the birth certificate, or else they just register him without a name and he doesn’t get a social security number.”

The mother of two went on, “I  like the WW, so we just put Wolf Webster in that moment. Right after I signed the birth certificate, I was like, “What did I just do?” It’s a part of his story but his name has changed.”

For several months, fans were kept in the dark regarding the infant’s new title. Just a few days ago, however, Jenner broke the internet. At the time she unveiled her baby’s name – Aire – and adorable face all at once.

It’s undoubtedly one of the more unique options out there. The world has been having a field day poking fun at how it came to be. In one TikTok, a creator plays both Kylie and Travis as they decide on their son’s name.

Using the opening narration from Avatar: The Last Airbender, they list off the four elements in character as the makeup mogul. When she gets to “air,” the Utopia rapper jumps to his feet, signalling an interest.

The comedic clip has since earned over 2M likes and countless comments – including one from Jenner. Beneath the clip, she dropped off two crying laughing emojis. This lets the world know she’s laughing at their antics along with them.

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What an accurate sound 😂 IB: @Massimo Mandato #kylie #travis #aire

♬ original sound – Giselle Carrillo

Aside from the commentary surrounding her baby, Jenner has also been facing heat for a few of her Paris Fashion Week looks. First, she donned a giant lion’s head for the Schiaparelli couture show. After that, her Givenchy noose necklace had Twitter users throwing mega shade.

Read all about that here, and let us know what you think of Aire Webster’s name in the comments below.

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