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Big Meech’s Prison Release Prompts Celebratory Reactions All Over Social Media

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This week, reports emerged that Big Meech was finally out of prison, and from Sexyy Red to Slim Thug, many in the hip-hop world reacted happily to this news. For those unaware, Meech (real name Demetrius Flenory) and his brother Southwest T (real name Terry Lee Flenory) ran the “Black Mafia Family,” a massive drug trafficking organization, from the ’80s to the mid-2000s. Before the indictment against them in 2005, they also operated as a rap label that formed strong ties to the culture. Both brothers received a 30-year prison sentence, for which T saw an early release from federal prison in 2020.

Furthermore, you may also know the story of Big Meech from the 50 Cent-helmed BMF TV series starring Meech’s son as his father. But back to the big news at hand. Meech reportedly no longer appears in Federal Bureau of Prisons’ database for incarcerated individuals, a matter that TMZ confirmed with the Bureau this week. Instead, Demetrius Flenory will serve the rest of his prison sentence at a halfway house in Miami. As for when this sentence will end, the reported official release date is currently indicated as January 27, 2026. “Guess who’s back! Welcome home my brother Big Meech! Now let’s see if all them YouTube stories yall been telling add up!” Bun B shared on IG.

Read More: BMF: A History Of The Black Mafia Family

Sexyy Red Reacts To Big Meech’s Release

Of course, if you’ve been following the story of Big Meech in recent years, then this news probably did not surprise you. After all, even Lil Meech spoke on the possibility that his father would see his freedom sooner rather than later, as this process developed over months and months of legal procedures. Now, that possibility fully manifested, or at least, in the sense that the former drug lord is no longer in federal prison. Still, this is a relatively early story, so we’ll see what other clarifications and updates emerge. Check out more reactions to his release from the hip-hop world and beyond down below.

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Meanwhile, even Skilla Baby “predicted” this news back in April with his single “Free Big Meech.” Maybe when we look back at this whole development, the signs of an earlier release will become much more apparent. But that doesn’t mean that this isn’t still heartening news for Meech’s family and loved ones.

Read More: BMF’s Bleu DaVinci Explains Big Meech’s Role In Gucci Mane & Jeezy’s Deadly Beef

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Drake’s New Hairstyle Is Not Going Over Well On Social Media

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Drake is facing tons of backlash on social media for a mirror selfie showing off his new hairstyle on social media. It features two braided pigtails with light blue bows, reminiscent of an iconic look from Snoop Dogg in the 2000s, as pointed out by HipHopDX. He finished the outfit by matching a denim shirt with blue jeans and an oversized leather jacket.

“His obsession with wanting to be a teen girl is so weird,” one user wrote. Another replied: “Just when I thought my day couldn’t get any worse.” Other users referenced Kendrick Lamar’s feud with the Toronto rapper. One fan posted: “When I see him stand by Sexxy Red I believe he sees two bad bitches,” while another wrote: “Kendrick hurt this guy so bad he’s transitioning.”

Read More: Glasses Malone Clarifies His Views On Drake As Complimentary Tweets Resurface

Drake Poses With Lil Yachty At 21 Savage’s Freaknik22: The Sequel

ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 22: Drake and Lil Yachty attend 21 Savage’s Freaknik22: The Sequel at Underground Atlanta on October 22, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/ GettyImages)

Fans aren’t the only ones who have been theorizing that Drake is hurting. After he gave a speech about dealing with fake friends and betrayal during an appearance at a club in Toronto earlier this month, Charlamagne Tha God remarked on The Breakfast Club that Lamar has him in shambles. “I thought that Kendrick’s execution of this battle was flawless, the strategy, the songs, everything, but I didn’t think that it had that much of an impact on Drake. Drake hurts. Oh my God. He is hurt,” Charlamagne said. He also brought up Drake allegedly going on an unfollowing spree on social media, adding: “You can’t go on an unfollow spree then go on a stage and cry about not having no real friends or whatever that was about.”

Drake Shows Off His New Look

Check out the selfie featuring Drake’s new hairstyle below. In other news, he made headlines with his father, over the weekend, for singing a duet together at a jazz club in Toronto. Be on the lookout for further updates on Drake on HotNewHipHop.

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DJ Akademiks Gives His Thoughts On Cardi B & Offset’s Messy IG Fallout

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Cardi B and Offset’s relationship was already over last month, as the former was the one to file for divorce. However, for whatever reason, the parents of three are trading blows on social media. They were doing so last night, with the mother being the one to open the flood gates. Apparently, Offset is looking to take what’s rightfully hers and is having a hard time moving on. She also says rehashes the previous rumors about the former Migos MC talking to other women during their relationship. Cardi threatened to “play those games too” since Set allegedly didn’t see an issue when he did it, but did have one when she allegedly tried to do so.

Additionally, she leaked NSFW text messages, exposing his need for her while she went out to Paris Fashion Week. That was after they taunted each other in DJ Akademiks’ comment section. So, yes, this is one big mess, and with the controversial pundit being in the middle of it, he’s now weighing in on it all. Ak hopped on live stream to react to some key points Cardi made on her IG Live(s). He focused on the “Miami (Enough)” MC’s threats of entertaining other men, as well as another clip in which she feels she’s too good for Offset.

Read More: Cardi B Threatens To Take Offset To Court In Scathing Instagram Rant

DJ Akademiks Weighs In On The Downfall Of Cardi B & Offset

Ak thought her talking about “it’s no fun when I’m slanging p**sy” was wrong or “like nails on a chalkboard”. That prompted him to ask his audience if the thought of expecting your woman not to cheat on you is “misogynistic”. He then addresses Set’s claim that she let another man have sex with her while pregnant, and he was essentially wanting to hear more on that. In terms of the “too good for you” clip, he was left completely speechless. But overall, Ak doesn’t think these two will ever be removed from one another and that this practically just a “who could embarrass who more” contest. However you slice it though, these two have a lot to work through.

What are your thoughts on DJ Akademiks’ reactions to the ongoing Cardi B and Offset drama? Does he make any valid points from an outsider’s perspective? What do you think caused these two to unleash on each other? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding DJ Akademiks, Cardi B, and Offset. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the worlds of music and pop culture.

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Jennifer Lopez’s Mother Makes It Clear She Hates Diddy In Resurfaced Clip

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The arrest of Sean “Diddy” Combs sent pop culture into a frenzy, or at least, even more so than what the conversation around his allegations entailed. As such, many folks looked back throughout history to put previously innocuous moments into this darker context, even if most of the accusations against him remain unverified. For example, the Internet resurfaced a clip of Jennifer Lopez on The Wendy Williams Show back in 2015 per InTouch Weekly, about 14 years after Jennifer and the Bad Boy mogul broke up. When Wendy proposed that they could reconcile, J.Lo shut this down as the camera cut to her mother Guadalupe Rodríguez, who made a dismissive hand gesture and seemed to mouth “It’s done.”

Of course, this is pretty ironic considering another resurfaced clip that re-emerged recently of Jennifer Lopez looking back on their relationship… In a way. Moreover, during an interview with Big Boy, he asked her whether or not she would save Ben Affleck or Diddy if she only had space for one on a life raft. “I’d let both of those motherf***ers drown!” the superstar expressed amid raucous laughter from everyone there.

Read More: DJ Akademiks Reveals What Diddy Is Eating In Jail

Jennifer Lopez & Diddy Relationship Rubbed Her Mother The Wrong Way

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This was before Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s romantic reconciliation, which is even more ironic now considering their current break-up. Nevertheless, it’s been bizarre and almost frightening to look back at moments like these with the shroud of Diddy’s allegations in mind. Sometimes, these situations come up when it comes to romantic relationships, whereas other tales center around the music industry and other interpersonal business moves. In any case, there will probably be much more reevaluation of all this in the coming months, whether in the courtroom or in the court of online public opinion.

Meanwhile, Shyne recently became the latest Bad Boy affiliate to comment on Diddy’s arrest. “This is someone that destroyed my life,” he told reporters. “But do I take any joy or any satisfaction with what he is going through? Absolutely not. I am different than, maybe, other people. No one needs to fail for me to succeed. No one needs to suffer. […] I have nothing to do with Sean Combs’ personal life, no interaction of that level.”

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Drake Gets Mercilessly Clowned For His Birthday Party Outfit

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Drake can’t catch a break online these days, although we doubt that this is bothering the biggest artist in the world… Right? Maybe we’ll see him respond to some recent jokes that came his way online over the outfit he chose for a friend’s birthday party recently. Moreover, the “Blue Green Red” artist wore a boxy suit which many compared to the oversized two-pieces that were popular in the 2000s. As you can see in the comments section of the Instagram post below, not many people were feeling this look, but they’re probably just hating. After all, ’tis the season.

But some folks wonder just how much the broader criticism of Drake is legitimate or just hating, such as the rumors around his supposed rejection of Super Bowl halftime show offers on multiple occasions. “If you took the time to write a rap that says ‘Big as the Super Bowl,’ then you understand the magnitude of the Super Bowl and you would absolutely do the Super Bowl,” Charlamagne Tha God recently speculated. “I don’t believe that. Let’s just say, hypothetically, he did get offered. That right there dispels all of the Internet rumors about Jay-Z hating on Drake, then.”

Read More: Elliott Wilson Insists Drake Turned Down Super Bowl Halftime Show Twice

Drake’s Roasted Fit

On the other hand, others like 50 Cent would rather speak on the overall positives of Drake’s battle with Kendrick Lamar and its ensuing side quests. “Both Drake and Kendrick produced quality music faster because they had to compete with each other,” he told The Talk while explaining why the feud was “good for the culture.” “That competitive nature made them go work and have responses. Hip-hop is still – it’s not just a genre where you can just make a song and sit back. You have to make a song and be ready to make a song again right away with other artists.”

But for all the clowning that Drake can get, he’s always got an answer. We’re sure it’s only a matter of time before he drops some new music, which could be a teased collaboration with Rod Wave. Still, the Toronto superstar has found it hard to find his footing in the aftermath of the Kendrick Lamar battle. We’ll see how much longer these comeback attempts last…

Read More: DeMar DeRozan Addresses Choosing Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Video Over Drake Friendship

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Lil Wayne Draws Fans’ Sympathy And Apathy Over His Super Bowl Snub Response

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Lil Wayne found himself at the center of controversy after Kendrick Lamar announced that he will headline Super Bowl LIX’s halftime show in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 9, 2025. Many folks felt like the Young Money boss deserved the spot instead, a conversation amplified by K.Dot’s beef with Tunechi’s Toronto protégé, Drake. While there are many different angles and perspectives to discuss and debate, the most important one to consider is Wayne’s own feelings. Now, we have a good idea of what those are thanks to a heartfelt video response that landed on social media in the wee hours of Friday (September 13).

“That hurt,” Lil Wayne said of not being selected for Super Bowl LIX’s halftime show. “Hurt a lot. You know what I’m talking about? It hurt a whole lot. I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a let-down. And for just automatically mentally putting myself in that position like somebody had told me that was my position. So I blame myself for that. But I thought that there was nothing better than that spot and that stage and that platform in my city. So it hurt, it hurt a whole lot.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Stage Stirs Storm Of Controversy Over Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne’s Response To Missing Out On Super Bowl Halftime Show In New Orleans

“But y’all… Y’all are f***ing amazing,” Lil Wayne continued. “It made me feel like s**t not getting this opportunity. And when I felt like s**t, you guys reminded me that I ain’t s**t without y’all. And that’s an amazing reality. So, like I said, it broke me. And I’m just trying to put me back together. But, my God, have you all helped me. Thanks to all my peers, my friends, my family, my homies on sports television and everybody repping me. I really appreciate that, I really do. I feel like I let all of y’all down by not getting that opportunity. But I’m working on me and I’m working. Thank you.” Check out reactions to Weezy’s message down below.

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Elsewhere, many in the industry have their theories as to why this all happened. Some think that there’s not much to really talk about here, and that fans are exaggerating their indignant reactions. Others like Joe Budden, however, think that there’s something murkier going on behind the scenes. We’ll see if any concrete information emerges about this whole debacle…

Read More: As Big As The Super Bowl? Lil Wayne’s Snub Was Expected

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Shannon Sharpe Sex Tape Gets Wild Reactions From Katt Williams, Snoop Dogg & More

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Shannon Sharpe is the subject of a lot of social media debates, memes, and discussions this week for pretty unfortunate but also understandable circumstances. If you hadn’t heard already, he accidentally went Live on Instagram while he was sharing an intimate moment with a partner. The football and sports commentary legend has been relatively forthright in recounting this. “Beware my @shannonsharpe84 Instagram was hacked this morning, my team and I are working vigorously to figure this out. -UNC,” he had initially relayed on his IG Story as his explanation and excuse shortly after the incident went viral. However, Sharpe then admitted on the Night Cap podcast that this was a mistake and not a hack.

“I’m very disappointed in myself I let a lot of people down,” Shannon Sharpe shared with viewers. “My kids, I reached out to them. I called my sister, my friends obviously reached out. […] I came in, threw my phone on the bed. And then engaged in an activity. […] I don’t know how [it] works,” he said of Instagram Live itself, which he had apparently never used before.

Read More: Shannon Sharpe Gets Brutally Honest About Skip Bayless’ Downfall

Katt Williams Trolls Shannon Sharpe

As you can imagine, this whole incident led to a slew of celebrity reactions, viral moments, and even some cheeky offers from adult sites. For example, Shannon Sharpe revealed that Katt Williams called him after this mishap. “The first thing out his mouth, guess what he said, Ocho?” Sharpe asked Ochocinco. “’You ain’t gay today.’” On the other hand, Snoop Dogg reacted to his explanation with some funny facial expressions and teases. “What’s understood don’t need to be explained. U beat it up,” Snoop captioned the reaction. Check out more discussions of this reveal down below.

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Elsewhere, Rick Ross also teased the former Bronco. “Ayo, Shannon Sharpe,” he joked. “We forgive you ’cause we know you old n***as don’t know how to work that technology. You was vibing with your little shone last night. You were trying to film it and when you tried to sit that motherf***er down on that little dresser, that motherf***er went live.” Let’s see what else happens in this saga and what other funny reactions emerge.

Read More: Shannon Sharpe Addresses His Recent Viral Outburst And Heated Exchange With Ochocinco

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Rich Homie Quan’s Peers Pay Tribute After His Unexpected Death

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Earlier today, rumors that Rich Homie Quan passed away at the age of 34 began spreading on Twitter/X like wildfire. Many fans were in disbelief, and holding out hope that the rumors weren’t true. Unfortunately, the rapper’s death was later confirmed by his family as well as a rep for the Fulton County morgue, according to TMZ. For the time being, his cause of death has yet to be revealed.

The tragic news has social media users in shambles, as it took most by complete surprise. Just this week, the artist was shutting down claims Lil Woody made during the YSL RICO trial and eliciting laughter in the courtroom. Now, countless supporters and fellow artists are commenting on the performer’s unexpected death.

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Rich Homie Quan Dies At 34

“JUST GOT WORD @RichHomieQuan JUST OD JUST TALK TO WUAN THE OTHER DAY #gomissun***a,” Boosie Badazz wrote today. “JUST TALKED TO YOU BRA #tipQUAN Never go forget yo smile n the way talked n of course yo music… WE GOT SOME GOOD A** MEMORIES TOGETHER N THAT GO ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE #restupquan WE WAS COOKING UP SOME SH*T TOO.” Jacquees also took to Twitter to react to the heartbreaking news about his former collaborator.

“Rest in Peace my brother Rich Homie Quan. I love you for Life. #Richgang,” he said, posting an old photo of the two of them together. Playboi Carti also took to his Instagram Story recently to share footage of the late artist alongside Young Thug. Clearly, he will be missed by many and remembered fondly.

Artists Pay Tribute To Rich Homie Quan Amid News Of His Death

Our thoughts are with his loved ones as they navigate this difficult time. What do you think of various artists paying tribute to Rich Homie Quan amid news of his passing? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Tasha K’s Pregnancy Reveal Leads To Brutal Jokes About Her Debts

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Congratulations are in order for Tasha K, who recently revealed that she’s expecting a child. However, not everyone has the same sympathy, as social media reacted to this news by harshly bringing up all of her celebrity conflicts and her various lawsuits for allegedly defamatory comments. The commentator has beef with plenty of public figures who have blasted her claims and perspective in the past, and accumulated a lot of debt thanks to judgements in cases involving Cardi B and others. As such, folks online joked that this child would be born with a lot of debt too, which is quite the mean thing to tease about.

Still, fans pointed to how Tasha K has spoken on other celebrities and their children like Chrisean Jr., so they think that it’s all fair game to clown her amid this joyous occasion. Still, she did get a recent win in court, so maybe things will really turn around and pick up for her moving forward. The court will apparently dismiss R. Kelly’s lawsuit against Tasha and the U.S. government, which he filed last November due to allegedly leaked information. Check out reactions to her pregnancy announcement in the comments section of the Instagram post below.

Read More: Kevin Hart’s Defamation Case Against Tasha K Set To Move Forward

Tasha K Is Pregnant: See Reactions In The Comments

Elsewhere, another Tasha K win came against Bishop Lamar Whitehead, who had sued her for $360 million for alleged defamation concerning his property purchases. He’s currently in prison following a fraud conviction, and we don’t know if anything else will come of this saga other than some likely gloating over the case’s dismissal. These wins are stacking up, and with this pregnancy announcement in mind, the gossip blogger must be feeling quite happy these days despite fans’ attacks. However, that doesn’t mean that she doesn’t still have a big stack of legal problems, which we will probably see develop in the near future.

For example, Soulja Boy sued her and William The Baddest for alleged defamation after William claimed to her that he and Soulja had a relationship. “I need my money ASAP,” he ranted against them on Instagram Live. “Run me my $16 million, n***a… Tasha K, run me my money too, b***h. You owe Cardi B all this money, now you owe Big Draco. Run me my motherf***ing money, y’all got me f***ed up.”

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Kendrick Lamar Fans Notice He Responded To Drake’s “No Face” In Advance

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Yesterday, Drake proved to the world that he’s not finished by unveiling three new tracks on his burner Instagram account. The first was a solo track called “Circadian Rhythm,” followed by “Supersoak (SOD)” without Lil Yachty. Finally, he dropped “No Face,” a collaboration with Playboi Carti. Of course, the surprise release is drawing big reactions from fans and critics alike on social media.

As listeners dissect the Toronto hitmaker’s lyrics, many are pointing out apparent jabs at Kendrick Lamar. On “Circadian Rhythm,” for example, Drake spits about dodging “funeral dates.” Some believe this could be a reference to Kendrick’s Juneteenth Pop Out show in LA, which fans jokingly dubbed a funeral for Drizzy online. The title of the song is also used in Kendrick’s second Drake diss, “6:16 In L.A.” It’s billed as a sequel to his 2013 song “The Language,” which was widely believed to be a response to Kendrick’s “Control” verse.

Read More: Drake Treats Fans To “No Face,” “Circadian Rhythm” And “Supersoak”

Fans Dissect Drake’s “No Face” Lyrics

Obviously, Kendrick has yet to fire back, though he may have done so in advance. @AndresWrites called attention to a few of Drake’s “No Face” lyrics on X last night, as well as a diss from Kendrick’s “Meet The Grahams.” On “No Face,” Drake says that his therapist put in their 30-day notice. On “Meet The Grahams,” Dot suggested that therapy wasn’t enough for Drake and that he should instead strip his ego with ayahuasca.

Kendrick is far from the only fellow rapper fans think Drake took shots at on “No Face,” however. Listeners think he warned everyone that joined in on the 20 v. 1 battle, rapping “I’m just so happy that n***as who envied and held that sh*t in got to finally show it/ I’m over the Moon, yeah, we’ll see you boys soon.” What do you think of Drake dropping three new tracks last night? Which one is your favorite? What about fans pointing out that Kendrick Lamar fired back at his “No Face” lyrics ahead of time? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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