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“COWBOY CARTER” Streaming Numbers Set 2024 Record, Beyonce Glows In Western Garb: Photos

March 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Beyonce hinted before unleashing COWBOY CARTER that she had much more than just a country album in store for us, and she didn’t disappoint. Throughout the 27-track LP, the Houston native explores genres like bluegrass, Jersey club, pop, rock, hip-hop, and even mixes in some operatic runs just to flex her vocal range. Since she first confirmed that the second act of her RENAISSANCE trilogy would pay homage to her Southern roots there’s been a lot of curiosity – so much so that COWBOY CARTER has already managed to break records on various streaming platforms.

As Billboard reports, Bey’s eighth studio album is Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day so far this year as of Friday (March 29). One of its first singles, “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” had already racked up over 200M streams before COWBOY CARTER‘s big debut. Elsewhere, Amazon Music is celebrating some major wins for the mother of three on their platform. “[It has] the biggest debut to date earning more first-day streams on Amazon Music globally than any of her previous albums. The album also marks the most first-day streams for a country album by a female artist in the history of Amazon Music,” the outlet declares.

Beyonce’s New Era is Upon Us, and It Looks Damn Good

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As the world continues to enjoy act ii, Beyonce has been filling her Instagram feed with all the Western outfit inspiration we’ll need this summer. Her W Magazine cover shoot is particularly eye-catching, with textures like ruffles and leather drawing us in. As of now, the “Baby Boy” songstress doesn’t have any visuals for either RENAISSANCE album. Still, we can’t wait to see what she’s planning for those and the rumoured rock-centric act iii.

If you’re reluctant to listen to COWBOY CARTER but still want to see what all the hype is about, we suggest streaming “SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN.” The infectious song connects Beyonce with Pharrell Williams and Shaboozey to give us a taste of the former’s femcee side that we’ve been craving. If she releases a remix, fans are hoping to hear Megan Thee Stallion jump on the beat. Tap into the new song at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Caitlin Clark Extended Record-Shattering $5 Million Offer From Ice Cube’s BIG3: Details

March 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

When you think of college basketball as a whole this year, Caitlin Clark is the name that immediately comes to mind. With her range unlimited both literally and figuratively, she is destined for greatness in the WNBA when she undoubtedly goes number one overall. For those wondering, the Indiana Fever hold that pick in the draft. The Iowa Hawkeye guard and her squad are in the midst of a quest to snatch the March Madness title. They are currently four games away, as they look to advance past the five-seeded Colorado Buffaloes in the Sweet 16 Saturday March 30. Everyone’s eyes are on Caitlin Clark, especially Ice Cube and the BIG3, according to TMZ Sports.

The competitive 3-on-3 basketball league has extended an outlandish offer to the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history. Cube is willing to pay Clark $5 million to play a possible 10 games after the NCAA tournament. However, she does not have to forfeit her WNBA dream either. Apparently, only two of the Indiana Fever’s game would interfere with the BIG3 schedule too. Cube expressed that he wanted to keep this a secret, but he is also so excited about this possibility as he sees this as a win-win for women in sports and the BIG3.

Ice Cube Thinks Caitlin Clark Would Transform Basketball Even Beyond The BIG3

We intended the offer to remain private while Caitlin Clark plays for the championship. But I won’t deny what’s now already out there: BIG3 made a historic
offer to Caitlin Clark. Why wouldn’t we? Caitlin is a generational athlete who can achieve tremendous success in the BIG3. https://t.co/cwzHh7EVau

— Ice Cube (@icecube) March 27, 2024

While this is a big deal on face value, what else makes this contract so massive for Caitlin? Well, the highest paid WNBA player last season was Erica Wheeler, making $242,000. There is a good chance she would earn more than that based on her talent. However, millions of dollars are most likely not going to happen unfortunately. Additionally, Clark would become the first female hooper in the BIG3. That alone could have a ripple effect for other talents at the collegiate or pro level. More is sure to come on this in the coming weeks, so stay tapped in with us going forward.

What are your thoughts on Caitlin Clark receiving $5 million to play in Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league? Should the Iowa Hawkeye star take the offer, why or why not? How much could this help future female athletes? Will they win the March Madness tournament? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Caitlin Clark, Ice Cube, and the BIG3. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the worlds of basketball and sports.

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Drake Celebrates “One Dance” Becoming His First Song To Reach 3 Billion Streams

February 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Early today we found out that Drake’s 2011 album Take Care was robbed of its diamond certification by the RIAA. Numerous reports said that it reached the certain number of units sold to reach that milestone. However, they corrected that saying roughly eight million copies have been purchased. However, when it comes to Drake, this type of stuff rarely phases him. He is so successful that another achievement is sure to come down the pipeline. That happens to be the case today, as one of his hit songs has hit a tremendous streaming goal. “One Dance” becomes his first record ever to eclipse three billion streams.

According to HipHopDX, Drake got a text from his OVO Sound president Mr. Morgan, who is hilariously labeled “Man Like Morgan” in his phone. He congratulated his biggest name on the label on the achievement. You can check that out below. To celebrate this, Drake tagged Wizkid and the song’s producers Noah “40” Shebib and Nineteen85.

“One Dance” Proves Drake Can Operate In Any Lane

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What also makes this so special for the Toronto legend is how elusive this mark is to reach. Only six other songs have had the opportunity to join the three billion club. The Weeknd did it with “Blinding Lights” and “Starboy.” Post Malone and Swae Lee’s Spiderman-prepped “Sunflower,” Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You,” Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved,” and Harry Styles’ “As It Was,” accomplished it as well. It sort of goes without saying, but this proves that Drake can really work in any genre and come up with a catchy tune that resonates years later.

What are your thoughts on Drake’s “One Dance” hitting three billion streams? Is this your favorite non-rap song from Drizzy, why or why not? Is this his greatest hit track because of this milestone? What will be his next record to eclipse that number and why? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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Nicki Minaj Nabs Another Record-Breaking Achievement With “Big Foot”

January 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj’s new Megan Thee Stallion diss track is doing very well, and if nothing else, at least this beef is bringing these femcees a lot of commercial success. Moreover, the Trinidadian MC recently took to social media to bask in her latest broken record. “Big Foot” officially claims the biggest Spotify debut for a solo song from a female rapper in 2024. “O….my… I’m really happy about breaking this record, you guys,” she captioned a new Instagram post celebrating the accolade. “This is SOOOOOOOOOOO unbelievable, yo. THANK YOU. LOVE YOU. #PinkFriday2 #BigFoot. Dear #BARBZ, you are loved & adored & appreciated & admired & absolutely amazing. I’m not even kidding I love you & thank you so much. If you only knew.”

However, in the comments section of this post, you will see a lot of people trashing Nicki Minaj’s “Big Foot,” as well as plenty of praise. Still, a lot of the most engaged-with comments are about how this song is disappointing or about how she’s crashing out. While we can’t make these judgements this early into the spat, it’s fair to say that these sides manifested well before either artist chose to attack on wax. As such, it’s hard to find a corner on the Internet where there isn’t equal parts love and hate for the two, and since we’re talking about rap beef, neither rapper should lament that.

Nicki Minaj Celebrates The Biggest Spotify Song Debut For A Solo Femcee In 2024

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But the question still stands: who’s winning, Nicki Minaj or Megan Thee Stallion? The latter still hasn’t responded to the former with a song, which might be an automatic loss for many. Regardless, there are also plenty of people who think the Houston hitmaker won outright with her “Megan’s Law” line, even if that also brought up its own controversy around its namesake’s history and Meg’s use of it. Let us know what you think on that debate down in the comments below.

Meanwhile, we’re sure both superstars will continue to celebrate the success of their tracks, but the fan jury’s still out. It’s been 24 hours without an apology from Megan to her mother, and the Barbz’s leader still hasn’t made “s**t uglier than KenBarbie” as threatened. Will we ever wrap this up in a nice bow or is this where the buck stops? To find out, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Nicki Minaj.

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Nicki Minaj Seemingly Responds To Wack 100 “Record-Breaker” Comments

January 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj has seemingly responded to Wack 100 claiming she’s not a record-breaking artist. “Barbz did we break any records?” Nicki posted on X on January 6. Wack had been defending Cardi B, saying she was a bigger artist than Nicki and had been for “the past 2-3 years”. It was a not a take that a lot of people agreed with. “Nicki is on her 5th album cardi doesn’t even have a second 1. Her team set her up everytime. This is why she scared to drop now she doesn’t compete where she doesn’t compare,” one person argued.

Pink Friday 2 debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Nicki the most No. 1 albums amongst female rappers. 14 tracks from the album also debuted on the singles chart. However, the album only spent one week at No. 1 before being dethroned by 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Furthermore, the album set a 2023 record for an album debut by a female rapper on Spotify. While Wack is entitled to his dislike of Nicki, it’s objectively untrue to say that she doesn’t have records to her name.

Wack 100 Announces New Reality Show

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However, away from his various beefs, Wack has been working on some new creative projects. Wack 100 revealed to VladTV that he is producing a new reality TV show called The Gworls Club. Notably, the show will notably feature 12 transgender contestants. The show will air on the Tronix Network, a “Zeus-style network” that is a joint venture between Wack and Ray J. Wack called the show “crazy” and said that the production of the show involved “17 shots” being “emptied in the parking lot”. Furthermore, he said the shooting incident involved the “transgenders” being “jumped by the gays”.

He also spoke at length about “Incredible Diapers”, an adult diaper venture he is running. Additionally, his hope is to get the product on Amazon and on the shelves of Walmart. Furthermore, Wack called the company “the only Black diaper company in the universe”. Additionally, he said that he was working with the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to construct a $200 million manufacturing plant in the African nation.

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Grambling Women’s Basketball Team Wins Game By Record 141 Points

January 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Grambling University’s Women’s Basketball has set a new NCAA record for margin of victory, as they beat College of Biblical Studies 159-18. It surpassed the previous mark set by Savannah State’s 2018 155-26 victory over Wesleyan (Georgia). Eight members of Grambling’s squad reached double digits in the absolute trouncing of the Division II Christian college. The Lady Tigers opened the game on a 34-0 run and never looked back. The game was already well out of hand at halftime, with Grambling holding an 82-10.

Furthermore, Grambling also forced 57 turnovers and held CoBS to just 18.9% shooting. Grambling’s 159 points also set a school record. Of course, 159 is nowhere close to the NCAA record of 258. With the win, Grambling improved to 6-5 on the season.

Pistons Streak Ends At 28

Meanwhile, NBA history was made last week. With a 129-127 victory over the Toronto Raptors last Saturday night, the Detroit Pistons ended their historic losing streak at 28. Cade Cunningham had 30 points and 12 assists as the Pistons’ streak ended as the longest single-season streak in NBA history and tied for the all-time losing streak. “I feel amazing. We just kept battling. It’s been a long stretch, all these losses, but I’m just happy to be part of a group of guys who don’t quit,” Cunningham said following the win. Meanwhile, Pistons rejoiced on social media, noting they could finally redeem the Wingstop promotion that had been cruelly mocking them for 28 games.

Toronto, playing short-handed in the second game of a back-to-back scheduling decision, pushed the Pistons until the final whistle. Toronto was without franchise cornerstone O.G. Annuoby, who had been traded earlier in the day. However, the return, which included former third-overall pick RJ Barrett, was not available for the game against Detroit. “It was a very emotional day for everyone. I’m really proud of the energy our guys had, taking everything into account. I also don’t want to take anything away from what Detroit did. They played a really good game and hit some very, very timely shots,” Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said.

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Taylor Swift Acknowledges Travis Kelce’s Record-Breaking Achievement

November 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In a touchdown-worthy moment off the field, Taylor Swift showcased her unwavering support for her beau, Travis Kelce. Recently, he broke another impressive record during the Kansas City Chiefs’ away game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday (Nov. 26). Although Swift wasn’t physically present at the game, she made her virtual presence felt by liking an Instagram post that celebrated Kelce’s latest feat. Travis Kelce, adding another accolade to his already illustrious career, solidified his status as the fourth and fastest tight end to amass an impressive 11,000 total receiving yards. What’s more, he etched his name in Chiefs’ franchise history as the sole player to achieve this milestone.

Swifties and football enthusiasts alike went into a frenzy when they noticed Taylor Swift’s digital nod to her beau’s accomplishments. Fans flooded the comment section with witty remarks, with one playful observer joking, “Taylor is coming to claim her man!” The lighthearted comment sparked a wave of enthusiasm, amplifying the excitement surrounding the power couple.

Taylor Swift Made It Known

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A dedicated Chiefs supporter took to the platform to highlight the significance of Taylor Swift’s virtual endorsement, exclaiming, “HERE BC TAYLOR LIKED IT.” The acknowledgment underscored the intersection of pop culture and sports, demonstrating the widespread appeal and influence of both Kelce and Swift in their respective realms. “Woohoo Travis! Hopefully you can celebrate with Taylor in a few days. She’s had a few rough ones,” another person commented.

This isn’t the first time Taylor Swift has taken to social media to celebrate Kelce’s achievements. In an earlier post, the 33-year-old pop sensation “hearted” a message recognizing Kelce as the all-time leading receiver in Chiefs history. Even as Swift was captivating audiences during the final leg of her Eras Tour in São Paulo, Brazil, she made sure to carve out a moment to digitally cheer on her partner, creating a perfect harmony between love, music, and football in the world of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

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