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JT Boasts About Romance With Lil Uzi Vert: “He’s So Inspiring”

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They’ve been hit with rumors that their relationship was struggling, but all is well between Lil Uzi Vert and JT. The pair has been going strong for some time, and although there have been moments when people suspected their romance ended, the couple always returns stronger than ever. In an interview with Angie Martinez, JT opened up about her relationship and boasted about her boyfriend.

“He’s a great man,” said the City Girls star. “No matter how the internet tries to paint Uzi. Uzi is a great man!” Martinez jumped in to pay the Philadelphia rapper praises, and JT couldn’t stop bragging about how good of a person he was. “He’s so inspiring. He go to work every night, he at work right now!”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 27: (L-R) Lil Uzi Vert and JT attend the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for BET)
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JT joked that she would be asleep while Uzi’s grinding out in the studio. “I’m sleep all the time! But, I’m so fortunate and lucky to have somebody like him because he’s so inspiring,” she said. “No matter what he’s going through, he’s going to work. And when I see him in his bag, I be like, ‘I gotta get my bag because this n*gga is in his bag, and he’s not giving up. He’s coming back swinging every time.”

When they’re not paying one another compliments in interviews, you can find Uzi and JT showing their love online. Celebratory moments like anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays often come with luxury gifts. The couple has given one another cars, cash, and clothes—proving that the price tag doesn’t matter in true love. Martinez noted that it must be “so nice” for Uzi to hear JT share such kind words about him.

Read More: JT Addresses Lil Uzi Vert Breakup Rumors 

Jt quipped, “He don’t hear that every day.” The ladies laughed as JT added, “He hears it, majority.” When Angie said Uzi also showed his affections publicly, JT replied that “he’s actually kinda shy.” The Florida rapper also shared that Uzi’s “straight-faced” demeanor can be seen as “mean,” but in reality, he feels like he’s being put on the spot.

“We’re just two young artists in a house, trying to figure each other out,” JT said elsewhere. Uzi reassures her that his love for her is genuine and goes beyond industry accomplishments. Check out the clip of the interview above.

Nia Long On Ime Udoka: “I Don’t Cry As Much As I Used To”

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When it was revealed that Ime Udoka cheated on Nia Long, he came as a shock. The Boston Celtics coach was said to have carried on an affair with a team staffer, and as the scandal unraveled, everyone seemed to hound Long for a statement. The public wanted to know how she was coping with the controversy, if she would stay with her partner of 13 years, and what information she had about the other woman. The actress kept her cards close to her chest, but now, she is getting candid with The Cut about her journey.

“For the last 22 years, I’ve been pouring out. But at a certain point, you’re like, ‘Woo, I’m looking a little tired,’” said Long. “Even if I can’t see it, I can feel it. So I try to pour into myself and let everyone know this is a ‘do not disturb’ period.” In the end, Long decided to end her longstanding romance with Udoka and focus on raising her children. The mother of two shares a son with Udoka, an 11-year-old who has had to face his father’s indiscretions with the rest of the world.

CALABASAS, CA – MAY 20: (L-R) Assistant Coach for the San Antonio Spurs Ime Udoka, Kez Udoka, Actress Nia Long and Massai Dorsey II attend MANDAFEST Mandla Morris’ 13th Birthday Celebration on May 20, 2018 in Calabasas, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/WireImage )
Read More: Nia Long Has “No Comment” On Fiancé’s Affair

“My only focus right now is my youngest son ’cause he’s having a really tough time,” Long stated. “I’m sure I have some things that I’m suppressing, but I have to do that to take care of him first. That’s the giving. It’s natural. I’m sure I’ll have to circle back with myself several times to reconcile things. But the one thing I’m trying not to harbor is anger.” In that reflection on her relationship, Long admitted she has tried to piece together what went so wrong after 13 years.

“The Celtics made a choice to make my family business public, and I don’t understand why,” the You People star also said. “It could’ve all been handled internally. I do understand why, but I can’t talk about it. Maybe one day I will. You know, fear drives stupidity, and I’ll leave that right there. I’ve learned that I’m stronger than I ever thought I was.”

Immediately following the reveal, Long was bombarded with supportive messages from industry peers and fans alike. It was something she says helped her through dark days. “It saved my mental well-being because I felt uplifted by the community in a way that felt like my family was checking in and making sure I was okay. And that, I appreciated. I have that for people like Beyoncé. I look at her, and I’m so proud of her because I know how difficult it is to sustain and manage everything she has in her life. My life is probably a smaller version of that.”

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – FEBRUARY 17: Nia Long and Ime Udoka attend the BET’s 2017 American Black Film Festival Honors Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 17, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage)
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“I don’t cry as much as I used to,” Long said of mourning her breakup. “I don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing, but I do check in with myself and let people know how I feel, for better or worse. ’Cause I’m not holding on to nonsense, and I’m also not passive-aggressive. I say it and sometimes it’s received, sometimes it’s not, but in any case, it’s my truth.”

“Black women that are dynamic and famous and there to inspire are also required to be exceptional, and sometimes I just get tired of being strong. That’s my biggest thing: I don’t want to have to be strong. I would like to just have an experience that’s pleasant. But the difference comes down to race. Race matters and makes a difference in your experiences and the way people treat you, respect you, and regard you — and the way people protect you. Malcolm X said the least protected person in America is the Black woman. That quote resonates big time in my life right now.”

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Larsa Pippen Teased After Ex Malik Beasley Traded To Lakers With Scotty Pippen Jr.

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As her romance with Marcus Jordan heats up, Larsa Pippen’s past relationship comes back to haunt her. The ex-wife of Scottie Pippen has made a name for herself as a socialite and reality television star; however, her romances seem to take over social media timelines. She’s been linked to the likes of Future and later NBA star Malik Beasley. During her relationship with the latter, Beasley was separated from his wife, Montana Yao. A social media war of sorts unfolded, and after four months of canoodling, Beasley and Pippen called it quits.

Yet, things are about to get a tad awkward after huge announcements were made during Thursday’s (February 9) NBA trade deadline. It was learned that Beasley was given a new home with the Los Angeles Lakers—the team that also houses Larsa’s son, Scotty Pippen Jr. The 22-year-old basketball star has already faced trolls who teased him about his mother’s famous boyfriends. Now, he’ll be teammates with her ex.

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – JULY 16: Larsa Pippen arrives to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show During Paraiso Miami Beach on July 16, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit)
Read More: Larsa Pippen Kisses Marcus Jordan Despite Dating Rumor Denial

For now, Larsa looks more than happy with Marcus Jordan, son of NBA giant Michael Jordan. This means the 48-year-old is dating the 32-year-old son of her ex-husband’s teammate, which has made the internet light up with jokes. In this latest Lakers update, the Jordans, Pippens, nor Beasleys have reacted, but Montana Yao seems to know about the trade. On her Instagram Story, she simply wrote: “LOL.”

Yao previously took to social media to call out Larsa. She suggested her fellow NBA wife was dating Beasley before their separation. This was a point that was argued back and forth, but in the end, it didn’t seem to matter much. Immediately after calling off the relationship with Pippen, Beasley publicly apologized to Yao for what she endured.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 07: Malik Beasley (L) and girlfriend Montana Yao (R) pose with their son Makai Beasley (M) court side at NBA Summer League on July 07, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cassy Athena/Getty Images)
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These days, things seem to be much better between Beasley and Yao. After a legal hiccup that landed him in jail, Beasley is back to business. Additionally, he and his wife welcomed a second child last year, a daughter they named Mia.

Moneybagg Yo & Ari Fletcher Grill Each Other With Questions During Cooking Video

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Ari Fletcher and Moneybagg Yo recently asked each other some tough questions during a cooking video the two recorded together. While the couple went through their fair share of hiccups in their history, it was a fun and charming clip. In fact, it seems they’re more committed than ever, as these questions were pretty in-depth. Here are Ari’s inquiries: “Did you really snatch my wig off when we was outside the club in Miami? Do your kids like me? In your new song, you was like ‘F**k on my h*e, f**k on my b***h.’ Who were you talking about? Do your baby mamas like me?”

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 06: Moneybagg Yo and Ariana Fletcher attend Moneybagg Yo and Ari Host Medusa at Medusa on September 6, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Moreover, the Memphis rapper had his own set of questions as they cooked what seemed to be some sort of chicken recipe. “Do you remember the first time you said you loved me, and when I told you? You ain’t let me hit until, like Thanksgiving. You made me wait.” Much to be thankful for, indeed. Unfortunately, though, the clip omits each partner’s answers, but Fletcher said the full video will come out soon. After all, Ari has a channel where she posts cooking vids often. In fact, we already knew this video was coming thanks to her blasting an Airbnb owner for promoting it.

Furthermore, Fletcher and Moneybagg filmed the cooking video in an Airbnb, whose owner posted pictures of the couple as they filmed. In fact, it was all to promote the property. “If I payed for a air bnb like a regular normal customer, why would you post pictures of me inside your air bnb telling people we was there,” Ari wrote on Twitter. “That’s so unprofessional and I was working on something private. I haven’t been at a air bnb in years and this why cause that s**t ghetto!!!”

In another tweet, she wrote, “People saying I posted a picture in the house SO!!! I never posted what I was doing or who I was doing it with! That’s s**t they say and watched on the cameras. That’s weird AF!” Whether the Airbnb owner’s gotten more sales or not, they definitely felt the wrath of Ari. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest on Moneybagg Yo and Ari Fletcher, and stay tuned for that cooking video.

Bill Gates & Paula Hurd Quietly Dating For “Over A Year”: Report

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The demise of his 27-year marriage to Melinda Gates couldn’t have been easy for Bill Gates. A year and a half after their separation was complete, however, the 67-year-old seems to be in a new romantic relationship. According to PEOPLE, the billionaire is dating a long-time friend of his named Paula Hurd, though she hasn’t yet met his three children.

Sources say the two “are inseparable.” She’s known as a “mystery woman,” though their inner circle says their romance is “no mystery.” They made headlines earlier this year while sitting next to each other at the Australian Open Men’s Singles. Tennis is a game they both love, and they’ve previously been chatty at other matches.

Before getting together with Gates, Hurd was with Oracle CEO Mark Hurd. In 2019, the 60-year-old tragically lost her husband, leaving her a widow. Before, she also worked in the tech industry, though she’s since moved on to become an event planner.

As for the philanthropist, this marks his first relationship since ending things with Melinda in August 2021. His 58-year-old ex was apparently seeing former reporter Jon Du Pre a few months ago. Ultimately, no confirmation came from the pair. At this time, the Gates matriarch seems determined on her path toward healing while continuing to parent her and Bill’s three children.

Bill and Melinda Gates arrive at the Elysee Palace before receiving the award of Commander of the Legion of Honor by French President Francois Hollande on April 21, 2017 in Paris, France. (Photo by Frederic Stevens/Getty Images)

“I had some reasons I just couldn’t,” she said of her marriage’s dissolution in an interview with Fortune last year. “But the odd thing about COVID is that it gave me the privacy to do what I needed to do. It’s unbelievably painful, in innumerable ways, but I had the privacy to get through it.”

While Bill doesn’t seem to be hiding his new relationship from the world, there’s still much to be learned about Hurd. A report from PEOPLE reveals that she studied at the University of Texas and obtained a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1984. Additionally, she has two daughters, Kathryn and Kelly, from her late husband.

Apart from their love of tennis and experience working in tech, Gates and his new girl are both avid philanthropists. Specifically, Paul has given large sums of money to Baylor University’s Give Light Campaign. Read more about that here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Kevin Gates & Wife Dreka Share BTS Of “Breakfast” Music Video Shoot

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Kevin Gates recently shared some behind the scenes clips with his wife Dreka from a shoot for an upcoming music video. While they teased it previously with some clips of the video itself, these clips are much more wholesome. For example, they show both their excitement over the video shoot and displayed how much fun they had. Moreover, the first video they shared portrayed them reviewing some footage. Following a particular moment (a shot? A transition? We don’t know), the Louisiana rapper exclaimed excitedly. “Oh my God!” he screamed at the unknown footage.

LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 07: Kevin Gates and Dreka Gates attend the Warner Music Pre-Grammy Party at the NoMad Hotel on February 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Warner Music)

Furthermore, other clips included a conversation in what looks like a trailer and waiting in between takes out in the snow. Also, as they cycle through the clips, a short snippet of the song plays in the background. However, previous teases of the song gave a glimpse as to the shoot’s results. Moreover, both posted a teaser on Instagram showing a snowy estate and Kevin cooking Dreka… well, breakfast. “Who..I mean..what do you like for #Breakfast,” she captioned her post.

Meanwhile, the “2 Phones” MC recently spoke on Kobe Bryant’s death and how he felt something was wrong the day he passed. Also, he spit a mini-freestyle in the middle of his tale, which some people raised an eyebrow at. “The crash site [was] seven minutes from my house,” he remarked. “Rest In Peace the Black Mamba. This here going to Virginia, got a hundred keys in a black Honda. All of this was going on at the time. My nana came in. I told my tattoo artist- remember I told you? I said, ‘Man, I don’t feel like we should leave the house today. We just need to stay in today.’ She came right to the house. I hate to even say this, but that’s what happened. She came in the house and was like, ‘They say Kobe just had a helicopter crash.’”

“So you said ‘We shouldn’t leave the house before?” Big Boy asked Gates during the interview. “Before that s**t happened,” Gates replied. “That s**t happened seven minutes from my house. Like, weird s**t like that always be happening to me.” Regardless, stay logged into HNHH for the release of the “Breakfast” music video, check out the BTS clips below, and come back for the latest on Kevin and Dreka Gates.

Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka’oir Welcome Baby Girl, Iceland Davis

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Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir’s family is expanding. The couple tied the knot in 2017 with an extravagant wedding that aired on BET. Over time, they became hip-hop’s power couple and then, welcomed their first child together, Ice, in 2020, right before Christmas. They haven’t shied away from showing off their baby boy. Ice posed for the cover of GuWop’s album, Ice Daddy, and Keyshia Ka’oir frequently shares flicks of her son stuntin’ like his daddy on the ‘Gram.

However, in September 2022, the couple announced they were welcoming another child together. Keyshia shared a video of herself holding a positive pregnancy test while revealing the news to Gucci Mane. “Let’s Have Another Baby ICE Needs Somebody To Play With,” the caption read. Wop, apparently fresh out of a good night’s sleep, rolled over with a massive grin on his face after Keyshia handed over the pregnancy test. In the months that followed, Keyshia Ka’oir didn’t hesitate to reveal her journey on social media. Last month, she revealed the gender of their child.

Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka’oir Welcome Their Daughter, Iceland

Wop and Keyshia Ka’oir announced that they welcomed a healthy baby girl into the world. Keyshia revealed that their daughter, Iceland Ka’oir Davis, was born on February 8th in an adorable photo that captured her holding their daughter with Gucci by her side. “Our little princess is here! Beautiful & Healthy!” Keyshia captioned the. Gucci also celebrated the news on his Instagram page, writing, “Im so thankful that my baby girl is here and she so pretty and healthy 2/8/23 7lbs 2oz ICELAND DAVIS.”

Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir have kids from previous relationships. Besides Ice and Iceland Davis, Gucci Mane welcomed a son, Keitheon, in 2007 with Sheena Evans. Meanwhile, Keyshia Ka’oir has three children from a previous relationship, two daughters and a son. Some fans were shocked by this discovery but she explained in an interview that she preferred to keep them out of the limelight since they’re a bit older. Regardless, Keyshia Ka’oir and Gucci are proud parents. We’re sure they’ll be revealing more photos of Iceland Davis in the future. Check the post out above. 

Beyoncé Shares Grammys BTS Video, Dances With Jay-Z & Poses With Trophies

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The Grammy Awards have come and gone for another year, though our favourite celebrities continue to reflect on their wins (and losses) all across social media. The latest to do so is one of the night’s biggest champions – Beyoncé. Throughout the prestigious ceremony, she markedly took home the trophies for R&B Song, Dance Recording, Traditional R&B Performance, and finally, Dance/Electronic Album.

Following Sunday (February 5) night’s televised presentation, the Houston-born vocalist shared a commemorative post on her Instagram. “To my Hive, thank y’all so much for all of your love and loyalty,” she began. “Big thank you for the ‘BREAK MY SOUL’ and ‘CUFF IT’ wins!!! To The Dream, Tricky, HOV, and Big Freedia. I love y’all!”

Beyoncé went on to name-drop Syd, Nova Wav, Ristorp, Raphael Saadiq, and Nile Rodgers for their help in the winning efforts. Additionally, she praised Sabrina Claudio, Nick Green, and Patrick Paige II for helping out with “PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA.” Of the track, she says, “[It’s] my favourite song on ‘RENAISSANCE’ most days. It’s hard to pick though. Haaa.”

In the days since the 41-year-old has kept the Grammy content coming our way. A closer look at her glamourous outfit came earlier this week. Later, on Wednesday (February 8), the “Baby Boy” hitmaker gave us a behind-the-scenes video that includes plenty of big smiles. Soundtracked to the newly released “CUFF IT (WETTER REMIX),” we see footage of Queen B dancing with her husband, posing while cameras snap, and getting emotional while accepting an award on stage.

Other famous faces who appear alongside Beyoncé in the new video include former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland and her mom, Tina Lawson. Seeing as the performer is now tied for the title of most-decorated Grammy artist of all time, she’s got no shortage of bragging rights and prestige within the music industry.

Her RENAISSANCE album continues to be celebrated by friends and fans near and far. Unfortunately, Beyoncé’s Adidas x Ivy Park collection hasn’t been getting the same love as of late. Earlier this week, reports revealed that the streetwear brand underperformed by 86% last year.

General view of shoppers as Beyonce’s Ivy Park collection goes on sale at TopShop on April 14, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

The mother of three obviously isn’t letting the numbers get her down. On her own social media page, she shared a sneak peek at her “favourite drop yet” from Ivy Park. See the photos for yourself here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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DDG Calls Internet Gullible After Halle Bailey Breakup Rumors

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DDG and Halle Bailey have been one of pop culture’s most adored young couples over the past year or so. The streamer-turned-rapper and Beyoncé-apprentice singer’s relationship had been sunshine and rainbows for the most part, until things took a turn earlier this week. On Feb. 7, DDG put out a tweet that implied he and Halle were on the rocks, saying “All these girls the same.”

After this, fans discovered he had not only wiped any mention of Halle off of his Instagram page, but the couple unfollowed one another also. DDG’s tweet went viral and prompted reactions from both his supporters and Halle’s. Some people even believed DDG was implying that Halle cheated on him. It was then discovered that the youngsters re-followed each other on IG hours later, making it all seem like just a melodramatic fight or argument. Amid this drama, Halle’s older sister Ski Bailey had some words for DDG, telling him not to “treat her the way that you’ve treated these others.” Later, though, Ski rescinded her remarks after discussing the subject with her sister, where Halle assured her nothing was wrong: “My bad y’all. I spoke to sis and ain’t nothing going on lol. Let me go back to drinking my water and minding the business that pays me.”

DDG Backtracks

In a quick change of tone on Feb. 8, DDG put out another tweet seemingly looking to reel the drama back in. “The internet so gullible” he wrote accompanied by a laughing emoji. Less than three hours following this, he put out a new WORLDSTARHIPHOP exclusive music video titled “Delilah.” Fans in the replies immediately felt that the drama he manufactured with Halle was simply for promotion of his new single.

While we cannot be sure of DDG and Halle Bailey’s current standing, he is definitely making it seem like his original tweet was overblown, as it is now deleted. Regardless, it is pretty apparent that, whether he meant to or not, his latest release is getting more attention because of the debacle. What are your thoughts on the DDG and Halle mess?