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Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Pack On The PDA While Posing For Photos: Watch

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If you’re tired of hearing about Rihanna and A$AP Rocky‘s time in Paris, you’ll be unhappy to know that the famous couple once again stepped out in their Sunday best for a dinner date yesterday (April 23). This time around they were sans their 11-month-old son. He’s been seen with them on numerous occasions around the city. Still, they did bring plenty of attention to the Bad Gal’s baby bump while posing for photos together. When they made it to their final destination, the couple let friends capture content of them in front of a beautiful, balloon-clad wall together.

“It’s giving mom and dad!!!” was written over one Instagram Story post of the lovers. They certainly didn’t hesitate to get handsy while being filmed. Rihanna stood out more than ever in her all-red ensemble. In fact, it’s not dissimilar to the look she sported during the Super Bowl Halftime show. Back in February is when she first announced her second pregnancy. As for Rocky, he wore bedazzled jeans with a leather jacket and a black tee. He also kept his eyes hidden beneath a pair of shades as per usual.

Rihanna and Her Man Get Cozy During Date Night

It remains unclear what had the “Diamonds” hitmaker and her man out and in a celebratory mood. However, the pink balloons have some thinking the event may have been a gender reveal. As DailyMail notes, Rihanna was seen shopping in Los Angeles earlier this month. At the time, she purchased a pastel pink knotted romper. Of course, she’s previously spoken out about her desire to have her children embrace self-expression in fashion. Knowing this, it could simply have been an outfit for her firstborn son to continue stunting on his many fans.

Elsewhere in Paris this weekend, the expecting parents turned heads in another set of iconic outfits. While the 35-year-old paired a cropped fuzzy yellow polo sweater with her purple velour pants, her rapper beau opted to trade his leather jacket for a denim one with plenty of studs placed across the fabric. They’ve also been searching for a new home during their trip to Europe, though we’re unsure if any big decisions have been made just yet. Read more about Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s house-hunting adventures in Paris here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Ashanti & Nelly Perform Together Fueling Relationship Rumors

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Ashanti and Nelly performed together in Las Vegas on Sunday at Tao Beach, further fueling rumors that the two are back together. Together, they attended the boxing match between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia, the night beforehand. They were spotted holding hands as they exited the venue following Davis’ seventh-round knockout of Garcia.

As for their performance, a clip posted by Power 106 shows them doing their 2008 collaboration “Body On Me.” “Just making a baby right in front of my eyes,” one user joked on a post of the clip from The Shade Room. Another called on them to get married: “They just need to get married already! Lol we saw u guys at Usher’s show too.”

Ashanti With Nelly

NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 26: Nelly and Ashanti attend the 6th annual DKMS Linked Against Blood Cancer gala at Cipriani Wall Street on April 26, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic)

Other fans brought up Bow Wow’s recent comments on the former couple. “Bow Wow had a point, hopefully these two get married one day… they’re meant to be!!!.” The rapper had written in response to their fight night appearance: “Yo mo! I know we not seeing eye-to-eye either. But from little bro to big bro, STOP PLAYING AND MARRY THIS WOMAN BRO! You like 50 [laughing face emoji]. Sit your old ass down [laughing face emojis] this your queen.”

Nelly and Ashanti dated on and off for over a decade beginning in the 2000s. After their most serious breakup, Nelly dated Shantel Jackson for years. They eventually split in 2021. Nelly and Ashanti previously fueled rumors of a reconciliation at Power 98.3 and Power 96.1‘s “Under The Mistletoe” concert series in Glendale, Arizona. There, they performed “Body On Me” as well.

After that concert, Ashanti addressed the rumors during an interview with Andy Cohen. “I saw a lot of comments. I mean, my reaction was, ‘wow!’ It was a lot of comments and people wanting that. What I will say is we’re in a better place. We’re cool now. We had some conversations, so it’s cool” she insists.

Ashanti & Nelly Perform Together In Vegas

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Tamar Braxton & Her Fiancé Meet Up With Her Ex-Husband

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Tamar Braxton and her fiancé, Jeremy Robinson, recently met up with the singer’s ex-husband, Vincent Herbert. Braxton shared a clip of the three of them hanging out in a video on her Instagram page, earlier this week. “Can’t tell me I ain’t #changed cause baby this is growth,” she wrote with the post. “God is sooo good.”

Fans had mixed responses to the video once it was reposted by The Shade Room. “Oversharing relationships on social media always ends with a crazy break up. This gone be interesting,” one user commented. Another wrote: “I really think Vince really really loves Tamar. Maybe not in love with her but I feel like he’s always wanted the best for her. I think he’s always been genuine with regards to her and her happiness.”

Tamar Braxton With Vincent Herbert

NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 13: Tamar Braxton (L) and husband Vincent Herbert visit BET’s ‘106 & Park’ at BET Studios on February 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images for BET)

Another user called the negative commentators out for wanting celebrities to beef with one another. “The fact that y’all acting like it’s weird that her, her fiancé and ex husband/child’s father is out with each other is crazy. Y’all want ppl to beef so bad. Let’s make being cordial & adults normal,” they wrote.

Braxton was married to Herbert from 2008 through 2019. The two share one child, Logan Vincent, who was born in 2013. Braxton met Robinson on the Peacock reality series, Queens Court. In the Peacock dating show’s final episode, the two got engaged. “I knew I was different than my siblings,” Braxton told Robinson. “I prayed for somebody to understand me and not look at me and my flaws and just accept me for who I am. And then I met you. And then I saw every single that I ever prayed for as a child.” Robinson works as a personal injury and criminal defense attorney and is from New Orleans. He has five kids with four different women. Check out Tamar Braxton’s recent post below.

Tamar Braxton With Jeremy Robinson & Vincent Herbert

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Bow Wow Tells Nelly to Marry Ashanti After Seeing Link Up

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Last night, Nelly and Ashanti were caught linking up at the Gervontas Davis-Ryan Garcia fight in Las Vegas. Nelly and Ashanti were once a music power couple but split in 2014. However, a series of recent events have sparked rumors that the two might be getting back together.

The link-up has arguably become more talked about than the fight itself. Fans are now speculating whether this is just an innocent outing, or something more. Now Bow Wow has gotten in on the action, dishing out some advice to Nelly. And safe to say, Bow Wow isn’t being subtle about what he wants to see happen next.

Bow Wow Tells Nelly “Marry This Woman”

In responding to The Shade Room’s original post about the link-up, Bow Wow had some very clear advice for Nelly. “Yo mo! I know we not seeing eye to eye either really but from lil bro to big bro STOP PLAYING AND MARRY THIS WOMAN BRO! You like 50 sit yo old ass down this your queen.” It’s an abundantly clear message from the 36-year-old rapper, who recently revealed Nelly’s role in quashing some beef. However, he might not be the voice Nelly wants to hear from right now if they two are “not seeing eye to eye” at the moment.

But will Nelly heed his advice? Neither he nor Ashanti has publicly confirmed that they are even in a relationship. It’s a wild leap to go from a boxing match link-up to marriage. However, it is important to remember that Nelly and Ashanti have a long romantic history. They were originally together for over a decade. Furthermore, when asked about the rumors, this was Ashanti’s response. “I saw a lot of comments. I mean, my reaction was, ‘wow!’ It was a lot of comments and people wanting that. What I will say is we’re in a better place. We’re cool now. We had some conversations, so it’s cool” she told Andy Cohen. Do you agree with Bow Wow? Do you think Nelly and Ashanti are getting back together? Let us know in the comment and come back to HotNewHipHop for all the latest updates.

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Keke Palmer On Her Sexuality: “I Always Felt Like I Was A Little Bit Of Everything”

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The main focus in Keke Palmer’s life as of late has been her son, Leodis. She and her boyfriend Darius Jackson welcomed the little one earlier this year. Motherhood has, of course, come with its share of tough moments and lessons. Still, the former Disney star continues to carry herself with confidence and optimism. As she inches closer to resuming work as an actress and entertainer, Palmer is being formally recognized for her various contributions. Most recently, the LGBTQ community is singing her praises. As Variety notes, she was honoured on Saturday (April 22) with a Vanguard Award from the Los Angeles LGBT Center, presented to her by Queer Eye star Karamo Brown.

“I’m so grateful to be here today. To be embraced by a community that I’ve always felt accepted by and a part of,” the Chicago native gushed on stage this weekend. “I’ve always been my own person. Sexuality and identity for me has always been confusion. You know, it’s, ‘I never felt straight enough. I never felt gay enough. And I never felt woman enough. I never felt man enough.’ You know, I always felt like I was a little bit of everything,” she additionally expressed.

Keke Palmer Honoured by the Los Angeles LGBT Center

Karamo Brown and Keke Palmer at The Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala on April 22, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)

Elsewhere in her speech, Palmer spoke about “leading with masculinity” in life. According to her, this is something that has impacted her career and personal life. “As a woman, I’ve always been met with so much disdain. You know what I mean?” the multi-talent asked the audience. “I think so much of that came from who I thought I had to be to get respect, admiration and love. And I’ve always really wanted to be like my father. To want to be taken seriously and not diminish because I was a woman. You know, that’s always been a source of — I guess you would say — pain and resentment.”

Following the ceremony, Keke Palmer shared a heartfelt Instagram photo dump on Sunday (April 23), further reflecting on what the Vanguard Award means to her. “It was such a gift to be in a room, being celebrated for being exactly who I am. I am so grateful you guys to be living in this time, where yes there is still so much work to do, but dammit we doing it!” she proudly exclaimed. “I am truly filled with so much gratitude, I tried so hard not to ruin my makeup but the tear ducts were giving out.” Read everything the 29-year-old had to say on social media below and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

Actress Commemorates the Special Moment on Instagram

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Ye & Bianca Censori Attend North West’s Basketball Game, Kim Kardashian Also There

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The co-parenting life certainly isn’t easy. Still, it’s the route many end up taking when their relationships crumble after having children. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who share four young kids, have learned a lesson or two in this department since their divorce. Thankfully, they seem to be doing much better now than they were this time last year. The exes obviously aren’t besties. Nevertheless, they’re civil enough to respect one another’s boundaries – and sit in the same gym during their eldest daughter, North West’s basketball game.

As TMZ reports, the celebs were both in attendance at the TikTok star’s face-off earlier this weekend. The Life of Pablo rapper brought along his new wife, Bianca Censori. They apparently only stayed for a brief moment before making their exit in Ye’s SUV. Kardashian, on the other hand, showed up in some cool athleisure and stuck around for the entire game. Photographers captured plenty of photos and videos of the mother of four as she left the building. Kim mostly stayed quiet as the cameras flashed at her and her daughter. Ever the jokester, the 9-year-old made a quip about the obnoxious lights as she and her friends hopped into a car waiting for them.

Ye & Kim Kardashian Continue to Co-Parent

His oldest child’s basketball game isn’t the only event West and Censori have been spotted at as of late. On Wednesday (April 19), Fear Of God hosted a runway show. The couple attended in lowkey (but still provocative) outfits. Ye was also seen turning up to a Pusha T track at the function shortly after deleting his embattled Instagram account.

While her ex-husband clearly wants to keep things lowkey lately, Kim Kardashian has been in the spotlight consistently. Last week she caught our eye with her Uma Thurman in Kill Bill-inspired outfit. Of course, there was also the news that she’s ready to begin dating again. It’s previously been said that the 42-year-old is hoping to find a partner outside of the Hollywood circle, preferably a man who works in finance. Who do you think would be a perfect fit for the socialite? Let us know below, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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A$AP Rocky & Rihanna Are In “Fashion Killa” Mode During Date Night In France

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are frequently known for turning heads with their street style in New York City. Now, however, the rapper and singer are giving the citizens of Paris some fashion inspiration with their latest looks. For the latter half of April, they’ve been spending plenty of time exploring the French capital, whether together, individually, or in the company of their firstborn son, who’s unsurprisingly something of a “Fashion Killa” in his own right.

Last week the “Changes” hitmaker kept busy filming what appears to be a music video with some friends. The Barbadian also met up with some of her pals, posing for stunning photos with her bump on display while meeting them at some of the city’s finest restaurants. On Sunday (April 23), paparazzi cameras caught the lovers heading out to grab a bite together, both obviously dressed in their best. Rocky kept it cool in a stud-covered mid-wash denim jacket and sunglasses, while Rihanna certainly brightened the mood with her ensemble.

Rihanna and Rocky Dine in the City of Love

Not only did she catch our eye with her adorable bright yellow cropped polo sweater and flashy silver jewelry, but we can’t get enough of her bottoms either. Rather than tone down the vibrant, fuzzy top, Rih opted to bring the same energy to her pants, wearing deep purple velvet trousers with ruching running up the legs. As has become tradition lately, the 35-year-old had her budding baby bump out and about while she and Rocky eagerly await the arrival of their second child together.

The little one’s gender and even the ANTI artist’s due date remain unclear, though we do know her son will be celebrating his first birthday in May. The Bad Gal shocked the world when she revealed her second pregnancy during her iconic Super Bowl Halftime performance, which also marked her first time on stage in several years. While many expected her to return with news of an album, fans have been just as happy to see their favourite singer venturing into her new journey of motherhood. Which of Rihanna’s recent outfits has been your favourite? See more of ours here, and let us know in the comments below.

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Ne-Yo’s Baby Mama Sade Showers Him In Love On IG

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Sade, an influencer who was rumored to be Ne-Yo’s baby mama, is confirming that rumor with a lot of pride. Moreover, she recently uploaded various videos of the R&B icon to her social media, sharing some Instagram clips of him performing at what seems to be a club. “Mmmmmm sexy a** baby daddy,” she captioned a video of Ne-Yo, real name Shaffer Chimere Smith, during his concert. “F**k what you talking about,” she added with some sweaty emojis. Also, she posted a clip of Smith dancing during a party, and they seem to be having a ball.

Unfortunately, this relationship came to light in a pretty sour way. Ne-Yo’s wife Crystal Renay filed for divorce back in August of 2022, alleging that he had a child with another woman out of wedlock. In fact, he had another child with Sade just last month (if the first one is true), so it seems that he’s moving on quite rapidly from his previous relationship. While the drama isn’t seeming to faze him, it’s bolstered by Sade offering her own thoughts on the pregnancy. Overall, her message was quite sweet considering the circumstances.

Ne-Yo’s Baby Mama Shows Him Some IG Love

“Angel of mine,” Ne-Yo’s new flame’s message began on Instagram. “Coming to terms with the delicate circumstances, when I felt like I just couldn’t take on another load, especially at the expense of another persons happiness.. sometimes even my own.. wasn’t the easiest decision. However, I have to choose me. Therefore, I have to choose you. The JOY Braiden gives me every day strengthened me & let me know I can do this gracefully.. with love, compassion, and penitence . Patiently awaiting you. Ready for this journey. Ready 4 the lessons & the blessings. I can’t wait to meet you my buttercup!! xoxo MOMMY.”

Meanwhile, all these developments probably informed Ne-Yo when he gave Taylor Swift some relationship advice. For those who didn’t catch it, a TMZ reporter caught up with the Arkansas native and asked if he had any tips for the recently broken-up superstar. “Some of my best songs are about heartache and breakups and stuff like that,” he explained. “That’s the beauty of being a songwriter. You don’t have to suffer through it as much because you can take that energy and turn it into something positive.” Regardless of your take on all this, stay posted on HNHH for the latest on Ne-Yo.

Nelly And Ashanti Link Up At Davis-Garcia Fight

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Nelly and Ashanti were once a musical power couple. They first met in 2003 during a press conference for the Grammys and quickly entered into a relationship. The couple stayed together for 11 years before breaking up in 2014. Nelly then entered into a long-term relationship with Shantel Jackson while Ashanti was linked to the likes of Ja Rule and Flo Rida. While not often seen together, Nelly and Ashanti appeared to stay on good terms.

However, the end of 2022 brought with it rumors that Nelly and Ashanti were reuniting. First, there was an intimate dance the two shared at the December 5 “Under the Mistletoe” concert. A week later, Ashanti openly spoke about the rumors they were getting back together and said she would collab with Nelly again. Most recently, Ashanti was caught sporting Nelly’s chain in February, further fuelling the rumors.

On April 22, a veritable who’s who of star power descended on Las Vegas for the highly-anticipated boxing match between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia. As opposed to the all-out knockout brawl promised by the fighters, fans were treated to a paced and calculated fight. Davis eventually prevailed, delivering a crippling body blow knockout in the seventh round. However, keen-eyed gossip sleuths weren’t paying attention to the fight. How could they, given the wealth of famous faces in the audience? Despite the plethora of celebrities, one group of attendees, in particular, has got the internet buzzing.

Nelly and Ashanti were spotted attending the fight together, with seats a few rows back from the ring. While the footage is brief, Nelly and Ashanti can clearly be seen amongst their sprawling entourage. So what does this mean? On the one hand, it could simply be a friendly outing by exes clearly on good terms. Davis v Garcia was the event to be at on Saturday night so it makes sense that they were there. However, fans have run wild with speculation. “He couldn’t take seeing those vacation pics anymore,” wrote one fan on Instagram. However, neither side has publicly confirmed that they have officially rekindled their romance. If they do, you know you’ll find all the details here on HotNewHipHop.

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Rihanna & A$AP Rocky House Hunting In Paris During Vacation: Report

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As their family expands, so too does their property. As DailyMail reports, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were photographed checking out houses in Paris earlier this week. The couple is reportedly hoping to purchase a place in the city. It remains unclear if anything they viewed on this trip caught their eye. Among current considerations are a second-floor apartment, as well as a three-story house, located in the 16th arrondissement. Their son, whose first birthday is quickly approaching, didn’t appear to be with them at the time. They went to tour their potential new homes between 3 and 5 AM on April 18.

It’s likely the expecting parents stepped out in the early hours of the morning to avoid being caught on camera. Unfortunately, their mission was unsuccessful. Photos of them entering a van and exploring behind a gated property are now making rounds on social media. “Kind of sad they can’t even go out at 3 AM without getting followed,” one Twitter user pointed out upon seeing the paparazzi images.

Rihanna and Rocky Check Out Paris Property

Rocky and Rihanna have been keeping undeniably busy during their time overseas. Of course, the New Yorker has been busy filming what appears to be an upcoming music video or promotional material with friends in Paris’ cobbled streets. For her part, the 35-year-old has been entertaining her son with shopping trips to Louis Vuitton and other designer stores, all while showing off her growing bump – and wearing heels. She’s also been seen grabbing dinner at restaurants like Cesar. Elsewhere, the Bad Gal and her beau happily supported Jay-Z at his surprise concert.

It remains unclear how far along she is in her second pregnancy. Nevertheless, the Ocean’s 8 actress looks to be enjoying her life as a new mother. When she’s not carrying Baby Fenty around Europe, she’s been posting adorable snapshots and videos of him all over her Instagram page. Most recently, she adorned him in sweet bunny ears while celebrating Easter, also icing the young boy out with some serious jewelry. Check out more of Rihanna’s iconic Paris maternity fashion moments here, and tap back in later for more hip-hop news updates.

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