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Kanye West Sports New Face Mask At Pro Soccer Game In Italy

February 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

For a while now one of Kanye West’s hallmarks has been sporting masks to hide his identity while in public. That began with ski mask style full coverage mask which he reportedly designed himself and came with a variety of different colors. More recently he’s popped up sporting a horror movie style hockey mask. The masks haven’t done a great job at hiding his identity given how identifiable of a feature they’ve become.

Regardless, he’s continued sporting face coverings and even debuted a brand new one at a soccer game earlier this week. West is currently in Italy where he has two planned listening parties for his new album with Ty Dolla $ign Vultures later this week. While there he decided to stop by a pro soccer game where fans got a look at his newest ski mask style face covering. This one came with an eye window for West to see through and he wore it with a dark hoodie over top. Check out some of the pictures of him in attendance below.

Kanye West Pop Up In New Mask In Italy

Despite all the controversy, Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s new album garnered quite a bit of attention. VULTURES 1 just debuted at the number one spot on the Billboard 200 and the entire tracklist of the project landed on the Hot 100. That included “Carnival” which soared all the way to a number 3 debut.

Despite the big success of the album, Ty and Kanye don’t seem particularly excited about the numbers. After an entire week of claiming the album was #1 in dozens of countries, he had a pretty brief reaction to learning that it actually topped the Billboard 200 albums chart. What do you think of Kanye West’s newest facemask? Do you think the masks still do a good job of hiding his identity or do they make him even more identifiable? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Brittany Mahomes Net Worth 2024: What Is The NFL Football Wife Worth?

February 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Brittany Mahomes, the accomplished wife of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, has made a name for herself through a blend of entrepreneurial ventures, athletic achievements, and philanthropic efforts, culminating in a net worth of $15 million as of 2024, according to Eric Singer. Beyond her public persona associated with her high-profile marriage, Brittany’s career is a testament to her drive, versatility, and commitment to making a positive impact both within and beyond the sports world.

Path To Entrepreneurship & Athleticism

brittant mahomes — US american football quarterback Kansas City Chief’s Patrick Mahomes (R) and his wife Brittany Mahomes arrive for the premiere of Netflix’s docuseries “Quarterback” at the Tudum Theatre in Los Angeles, on July 11, 2023. (Photo by Chris Delmas / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty Images)

Her dual passion marks Brittany’s journey for sports and business. A former professional soccer player, her transition from athlete to entrepreneur showcases her ability to leverage her sports background into successful business ventures. This transition was not just a change in career paths but a strategic move to establish a brand that reflects her personal values and dedication to fitness and health. Her involvement in initiatives that promote sports among youth underscores her belief in the transformative power of athletics to shape lives and communities.

Establishing A Personal Brand

Brittany has distinguished herself in entrepreneurship through innovative business strategies and a keen sense of market trends. Her ventures further reflect a deep understanding of her audience and an ability to connect with them personally. This knack for personal branding has also enabled her to build a widespread and engaged following. This further amplifies her influence and business success.

Brittany’s commitment extends beyond business and sports to include significant philanthropic work. Alongside her husband, she has been involved in numerous charitable initiatives, focusing on children’s health, education, and well-being. This aspect of her life highlights a profound sense of responsibility to give back to the community and use her platform to advocate for positive change. Her philanthropic efforts contribute to her net worth financially and enrich her personal and professional legacy.

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Lionel Messi’s World Cup Jerseys Sell For $7.8M

December 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Six game-worn Lionel Messi jerseys from the 2022 men’s FIFA World Cup have been sold at auction for $7.8M. The set, which includes a jersey from Argentina’s final against France, was the subject of three bids at the Sotheby’s auction. All six jerseys are Messi’s first-half jerseys from his six games at the World Cup in Qatar last year. The winning bidder has chosen to remain anonymous. There were hopes that the lot would set a new record for a jersey sale. However, the lot fell several million short of surpassing the $10.1M paid for a Michael Jordan jersey in September 2022. However, it shattered the record for game-worn Messi memorabilia. That record had been held by a jersey from the 2017 El Clasico, which sold for $450,000.

Messi himself announced that auction last month. “Six World Cup shirts. One auction. Today, my friends at @acmomento are announcing an auction at @sothebys for six shirts I wore during the World Cup in Qatar, including my shirt from the Final. Place your bids online at Sotheby’s from 30 November – 14 December. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to UNICAS Project, led by Sant Joan de Déu (SJD) Barcelona Children’s Hospital to meet the needs of children suffering from rare diseases,” the soccer star wrote on social media.

Lionel Messi Wins TIME Athlete Of The Year

Furthermore, the auction ended a little over a week after Messi received another honor for his trophy cabinet. TIME named Messi their Athlete of the Year. He became the first non-American recipient since the award was created in 2019. Messi was lauded for a phenomenal 2023, which included playing in two separate club seasons without a break. Of course, that all began after Messi made the shock decision to spurn Saudi Arabia and leave PSG for Inter Miami and the MLS. He got off to an explosive start with Inter Miami, scoring 10 goals in 7 games across the inaugural Leagues Cup. However, Messi would substantially cool off, only make another seven appearances across the second half of the MLS season.

Furthermore, Messi’s time in America came after he played a full season with PSG. Messi had 20 goals in 35 games for PSG in a season that saw the French giants secure yet another domestic title. However, the rarity of a player who essentially spent the whole year playing soccer without a break makes Messi unmatched. 2024 will see Messi’s first full campaign in the MLS, as well as a South American homecoming in the Copa America.

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Lionel Messi Wins “TIME” Athlete Of The Year

December 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Amid their various prestigious year-end awards, TIME has named Lionel Messi their Athlete of the Year. He became the first non-American recipient since the award was created in 2019. Messi was lauded for a phenomenal 2023, which included playing in two separate club seasons without a break. Of course, that all began after Messi made the shock decision to spurn Saudi Arabia and leave PSG for Inter Miami and the MLS. He got off to an explosive start with Inter Miami, scoring 10 goals in 7 games across the inaugural Leagues Cup. However, Messi would substantially cool off, only make another seven appearances across the second half of the MLS season.

Taylor Swift Namd TIME Person Of The Year

Lionel Messi is TIME’s 2023 Athlete of the Year https://t.co/qPR75Hgt6f pic.twitter.com/EXqxl08lZN

— TIME (@TIME) December 5, 2023

Meanwhile, the magazine also named Taylor Swift as their coveted Person of the Year. The honor is often reserved for politicians and other powerful figures. In 2022, the award was given to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the “Spirit of Ukraine”. The year before that, Elon Musk was the honoree. However, TIME editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs noted that Swift “transcends borders [and is] a source of light. Furthermore, he also called her a “rare person who is both the writer and hero of her own story.”

Swift topped a ten-item shortlist for the award. She was picked over the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikers, Paramount Leader of China Xi Jinping, Elon Musk, OpenAI founder Sam Altman, prosecutors pursuing charges against Donald Trump, Barbie, Russian President Vladimir Putin, King Charles III of Great Britain, and Chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell.

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21 Savage Honored By Arsenal FC

November 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Arsenal FC honored 21 Savage as the British-born rapper took in the team’s game in the Champions League. Arsenal presented Savage with a custom #21 Savage jersey. The #21 jersey is currently worn by Fábio Vieira, who joined the Gunners from Porto in 2022. After the game, Savage also linked up with Emil Smith Rowe, Arsenal’s 23-year-old midfielder. Also following the game, the Emirates Stadium made sure to play Savage’s bar from “Circo Loco” about the team winning the Premier League.

Savage couldn’t have picked a better game to attend. Arsenal dismantled French side Lens, scoring six goals to officially win their Champions League group. However, Arsenal have one more match in the group stage. The Gunners travel to the Netherlands to face second-place PSV in mid-December. Furthermore, Arsenal currently sits at the top of the Premier League. A late goal at away against Brentford over the weekend moved them one point clear of Manchester City.

21 Savage Performs First London Concert

The visit to the Emirates served as the lead-in for what will be Savage’s first show in the English capital. Immigration issues over the last few years meant that Savage, despite being born in the UK, couldn’t leave the US. If he had, there would have been grounds to deport, and even potentially detain, him. However, Savage was finally able to secure his green card, allowing him to travel back to the UK and the wider expanse of Europe.

However, Savage is expected back in the US next month. December 21 is “21 Savage Day” in Atlanta and ever since the holiday was declared, Savage has always made an effort to bring some holiday cheer to the city. Before that, he still has several stops on his European tour to make. Have you seen Savage in concert this year? Let us know what you thought in the comments below.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Could Face “Lashings” Over Iran Adultery Charges

October 13, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been sentenced to 99 lashings in Iran over adultery charges. Ronaldo was in the nation last month for an Asian Champions League match when he was seen hugging Iranian painter Fatima Hamimi after she gifted him two paintings. According to Iranian law, it is a criminal offense to touch another woman while in a relationship. However, some outlets have noted that he could be pardoned if he expresses remorse for his actions.

Ronaldo is not scheduled to play in Iran again for the rest of the season. However, that could potentially change if Al-Nassr were drawn against an Iranian team in the knockout stages of the Champions League. It’s unclear if Hamimi will also face punishment for the interaction.

Ronaldo, Al-Nassr Seeking Title

Cristiano Ronaldo has been sentenced to 99 lashes by the Iranian justice system “for hugging and kissing an unmarried woman on her head,” which is considered adultery in Iran.pic.twitter.com/pmcmYAudFd

— Total Football (@TotalFootbol) October 13, 2023

Away from the troubling legal issues, Ronaldo and Al-Nassr are firmly in the hunt for a domestic title. Despite going undefeated in their last seven games (6W, 1D), the team remains in third thanks to back-to-back losses to start the season. Ronaldo currently leads the team with 17 goals in 17 games. The Saudi Pro League is currently led by Al-Hilal, who are unbeaten through nine games. Al-Nassr will travel to Al-Hilal on November 30.

In other soccer news, Ronaldo’s former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney has returned to English football. Birmingham City FC, the English soccer club in which Tom Brady is a minority owner, hired Rooney as their new manager this week. Rooney, who left DC United of the MLS last weekend, replaces John Eustace, who was fired on Monday. “I have been building my managerial career, putting myself in challenging environments, to get me ready for this opportunity. It’s a project that gives me a sense of purpose. I can’t wait to get started,” Rooney said in a statement. Birmingham, who survived a relegation battle last season, is currently in sixth place in the EFL Championship. Furthermore, Rooney reportedly rejected a bid from a Saudi club to join Birmingham.

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50 Cent Adds Another Sponsorship With Girls Soccer Club In Wales

October 10, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Many of the biggest rappers in the game explore other avenues outside of music. For example, Rick Ross has some of his responsibilities in the food industry with the fast food chain Wingstop. Because of this, he has been able to become one of the most affluent artists in the genre. Another one of those names is 50 Cent. As most people already know, he has his own television series, Power. It has become so successful it has three separate spin-offs with a new season for Power Book III: Raising Kanan coming out later this year.

He is another great role model for up-and-coming rappers who want to spread their wealth to other interests. 50 is also a big-time sports fan. He has some partnerships with quite a few professional sports teams. The Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and a few others joined up with the rapper’s Sire Spirits brand, according to Revolt. Now, AllHipHop is reporting that 50 is adding another sports team to his portfolio.

50 Cent Is More Than Welcome To Come To Wales

This time it is with a youth girls soccer team in Wales, AFC Rumney. It is a really awesome thing to see a superstar rapper support the next generation of athletes. This all happened because one of the parents of the kids on the team was working with 50 during his Final Lap tour. It is who you know, not what you know sometimes. The G-Unit branding will also be on the jerseys and tracksuits. Richie Brown, the head coach spoke about how grateful he was for the rapper to be helping them out. “I’ve been involved in female football for 10 years, it’s really appreciated that it came around when we were in need of new stuff, we love his support for us.” He added that 50 is more than welcome to stop by for a match as well. “If he’s ever around Cardiff he should come along.”

What are your initial thoughts on 50 Cent teaming up with AFC Rumney in Wales? How good of a look is this for the rapper, supporting a youth girls soccer club? Do you think he will show up to a game or two sometime soon? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around 50 Cent, as well as the rest of the sports world.

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Kanye West Grumpily Poses For Photo With Soccer Star Rafael Leao

October 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West’s Milan adventure continued as he stopped to take a photo with AC Milan winger Rafael Leão. It’s unclear when the photo was taken, given that Milan was playing on the road at Genoa yesterday. Perhaps Kanye took a trip to get see the team play. However, the photo is absolutely hilarious given Kanye’s complete refusal to smile. In fact, Kanye is refusing to smile so hard that he looks like every elderly boomer grandfather who is pulled into their grandchild’s selfie. Leão came off the bench for Milan in their 1-0 win that pushed their cushion at the top of Serie A to three points.

Fans online roasted Kanye for his grumpy expression. Some joked that Leão was playing For All The Dogs through the headphones present in the photo. Meanwhile, numerous people made jokes about Kanye looking like a Sith Lord from Star Wars.

Kanye Spotted In Milan Starbucks

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Meanwhile, Kanye was recently seen acquiring a tasty beverage from a Starbucks in Milan. Ye was spotted sipping from his drink and even appeared unbothered as a fan filmed him from across a table. As has become tradition for Ye in the past few weeks, he wore a face covering in an attempt to go unnoticed. Attention will only likely grow for West as his next album is reportedly on the way. Some fans believed he was going to drop it this week following a Drake diss track. However, that did not end up being the case.

West and his wife (more than on that in a moment) Bianca Censori appear to have made Italy their home base. The couple has spent the past few months in the country. This is despite accusations of breaking anti-terror law, calls to have them deported for lewd acts, and Italy’s far-right government’s general opposition to foreign residents. West has left Italy several times, such as attending a concert in Ireland and an art gallery in Germany. However, he always returns to Italy.

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Latto’s Atlanta United Appearance Gets The Crowd Riled Up

September 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Atlanta United absolutely destroyed a Messi-less Inter Miami 5-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. However, the result was quickly forgotten thanks to the home team’s guest of honor. Latto was in Atlanta for the star-studded matchup. The Columbus rapper was dressed in an Atlanta jersey and Daisy Dukes and hyped up the raucous crowd of diehard fans. She led the fans in various chants throughout the game. Her presence appeared to really get the crowd going.

With the win, Atlanta United solidified their position in the MLS Eastern Conference. They currently have 45 points and hold sixth position, with a seventh overall position in the Supporters Cup standings. Meanwhile, the loss ended Miami’s hot start to their Messi era. The team has won three of their last four games and rocketed up the standings. However, with Messi sidelined amid some somewhat concerning availability issues, Miami were thoroughly beaten.

Read More: Latto claps back at Twitter haters

Latto Beefs With Coi Leray…Again

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Meanwhile, away from Atlanta, Latto had some Boston beef. On the “Peaches & Eggplants” remix, Latto dropped a bar about former journalist and music industry icon Benzino (“give me that neck like Benzino, give me that neck like, ‘where it go?’”). Given that Benzino is Coi Leray’s father, Leray took it as another slight in their ongoing beef. “If you need to go viral, just mention my name. It works every time [kissing emojis]. enjoy !” Leray wrote on Twitter. The two rappers have been beefing on and off over the year.

Meanwhile, Leray and her father bonded over the beef. Their relationship has been rocky over the years but this appeared to be a bonding moment for them. “She admires u. They all do. Just stay focused,” Benzino told his daughter. Furthermore, he added that he has “the most famous neck on Earth.” Leray was quick to note how these things keep bringing them together. “I love how these lil stupid situations bring us together haha on positive note! Hope you having a good day I love you.”

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Wayne Rooney Net Worth 2023: What Is The Soccer Legend Worth?

September 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Wayne Rooney, a name synonymous with English football, has carved a niche for himself in the annals of soccer history. As of 2023, this iconic player’s net worth stands at an impressive $170 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. But how did Rooney amass such a fortune? Let’s delve into the journey of this soccer legend.

Born on October 24, 1985, in Croxteth, Liverpool, England, Wayne Mark Rooney’s passion for football was evident from a young age. He began his professional journey with Everton at the tender age of 16. His exceptional talent was recognized early on, leading him to be named the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2002.

Manchester United: The Golden Era

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – NOVEMBER 03: Wayne Rooney of Manchester United celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United FC and PFC CSKA Moskva on November 3, 2015 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthew Ashton – AMA/Getty Images)

In 2004, Manchester United, recognizing Rooney’s potential, secured him for a whopping £25.6 million. This move marked the beginning of Rooney’s illustrious career with the Red Devils. Donning the #8 jersey initially, he soon became a pivotal player for the team. His achievements with Manchester United are numerous, from scoring hat-tricks to winning the Premier League title multiple times. Rooney’s dedication to the game and his team was evident when he became the highest-scoring Englishman in the history of the Champions League.

Endorsements And Business Ventures

Rooney’s prowess on the field made him a sought-after name for endorsements. He has been associated with global brands like Nike, Nokia, Coca-Cola, and Ford, adding significantly to his net worth. Apart from his earnings from football and endorsements, Rooney ventured into writing. He signed a lucrative 5-book deal with HarperCollins, releasing titles like My Story So Far and My Decade In The Premier League.

Coaching Career And Later Years

After an illustrious playing career, Rooney transitioned into coaching. He briefly played and coached for D.C. United in Major League Soccer before moving to Derby County as a player-coach. In January 2021, he announced his retirement from playing to focus solely on coaching, marking the end of an era.

Personal Life And Real Estate Investments

Off the field, Rooney’s life has been equally eventful. He married Coleen McLoughlin in 2008, and the couple has four sons. Rooney’s investments in real estate are noteworthy. He and Coleen own properties in Cheshire, England, and a waterfront apartment in Florida. They also own a luxurious villa in Barbados, which they rent out, adding to their income.

Conclusion

Wayne Rooney’s journey from a young boy in Liverpool to a soccer legend is awe-inspiring. His dedication, talent, and business acumen have contributed to his net worth of $170 million in 2023. As he embarks on his coaching career, one can only expect him to achieve similar success and continue to inspire future generations.

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