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Beyonce Unleashes “Cowboy Carter” Featuring Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Post Malone & More: Fans React

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Last night, Beyonce finally dropped her eagerly anticipated follow-up to Renaissance, Cowboy Carter. The project sees her fully embrace her country era, teaming up with some of the genre’s finest. Needless to say, fans are impressed, and sounding off on social media.

One highlight on the album is Beyonce and Miley Cyrus’ collaboration, “II Most Wanted.” Since its release, the track has already reached No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes songs chart. Post Malone also makes a notable appearance on “Levii’s Jeans,” which has quickly become a fan favorite. Icons like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Linda Martell are also featured in interludes, an homage to some of the pioneers of country music.

Read More: Beyonce To Be Honored With An Innovator Award From iHeartRadio

Beyonce Delivers On Act II

Another major standout track is Beyonce’s cover of Parton’s 1973 hit, “Jolene.” She altered the structure of the song and changed up the lyrics, making this version totally her own. “Hey miss Honey B, it’s Dolly P. You know that hussy with the good hair you sing about?” Dolly says in an interlude before the song, referencing the explosive 2016 Lemonade track, “Sorry.”

Bey’s rendition also expands upon Parton’s “flaming locks of auburn hair” line, adding, “Just a hair of a different color but it hurts just the same.” She even takes things to the next level by issuing Jolene a “warning” instead of “begging” her to back off her man like in Parton’s original. Social media users are loving the project so far, and can’t wait to see her perform it live. Fans are especially eager to see a live Beyonce and Miley Cyrus duet, and a Tina Turner-inspired “Ya Ya” number.

Beyonce Fans Go Wild For Cowboy Carter

What do you think of Beyonce’s new album, Cowboy Carter? Which special guest were you most excited to hear? Share your thoughts in the comments section, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check out some fans’ reactions down below.

Read More: Artists Fans Wanted To See On Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter”

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DDG’s Top 5 Female Rappers Include Sexyy Red, She Reacts

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The biggest names in female rap grow to be so successful partially due to controversy. Sexyy Red is evidence of this, as she’s had one of the biggest and fastest comeups we’ve seen amongst femcees in recent years. Because of how quickly she skyrocketed to fame, some can’t help but ponder if the St. Louis native is an industry plant. Nevertheless, she continues to rise to new heights, even after welcoming her second child just a few weeks ago. Red’s resume is seriously impressive already, but now, she can officially add “DDG’s Top 5” to her growing list of accolades.

The YouTuber is no stranger to trolling his haters and opps on Twitter, but on Wednesday (March 20), DDG made a point to praise his fellow new parent. “Sexyy Red Top 5 female rapper of all time,” he boldly declared, earning a retweet from the “SkeeYee” hitmaker herself. Rather than simply taking the compliment with confidence, the NSFW rhymer suggested that DDG might face some backlash for his post. “Dey not gon like you fa dis one 😂😂,” Red laughed while speculating.

Read More: Sexyy Red Hilariously Shows Support For DDG And Halle Bailey’s Child

DDG is a Big Fan of St. Louis’ Sexyy Red

“[On God], Salt-n-Pepa not f**kin [with you] 💯,” the “Elon Musk” artist promised his friend. Of course, not everyone agrees with DDG’s take, but it’s hard to deny how impressively she’s navigated through her rise to fame. Not only is she close friends with Drake and SZA, but she’s already nabbed a Nicki Minaj collaboration and has other artists fangirling all over the globe.

DDG’s fans have seen a noticeable change in his behaviour since stepping into his role as a father. Not only did the Pontiac native shoutout Sexyy Red for doing her thing in the rap game this week, but he also made sure his partner Halle Bailey was feeling the love with an award show at their home in her honour. Click the link to find out what prizes Halo’s mom won, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

Read More: DDG Warms Halle Bailey’s Heart With A Sweet Gesture Amid Awards Season

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“COWBOY CARTER” Cover: Beyonce’s American Flag Usage Has Music Lovers Debating

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Many members of the Hive still listen to Beyonce’s RENAISSANCE as if it only dropped yesterday. We’ve long known that the mother of three planned to expand her Grammy Award-winning LP into a three-project venture, and since she showed up to this year’s ceremony to support her husband in country garb, it didn’t take long for people to realize that she’ll be diving into the traditionally Southern genre on Act II. Earlier this week, Bey confirmed that this month’s release will be titled COWBOY CARTER and that it’s been in the works for over five years now.

On the cover, the Houston native sits upon a galloping white horse, her platinum blonde hair blowing in the wind. In many of the RENAISSANCE visuals we saw Bey serving body, but for this photo, she was nearly covered from head to toe in a red, white, and blue Western ensemble while holding the American flag in one hand. The patriotism in particular is a sign of contention for some, while others feel that the “Telephone” singer is using it to make a statement.

Read More: Dolly Parton Suggests Beyonce Recorded A “Jolene” Cover For “ACT II” Country Album

COWBOY CARTER is Already Stirring Up Controversy

 
 
 
 
 
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“I feel like everyone is taking the messaging of the imagery wrong because [of] the flag” one Twitter/X user expressed. “The letter that accompanied the photo was basically about reclaiming spaces where you ‘did not feel welcomed.’ Connect the dots.” Another wrote, “The symbolism here holds a double entendre. Reclaim space as an American, and in doing so, propping Americana up while we all witness US-backed genocides. It’s a miss. This cover would have been more appropriate when Obama was President, like in 2012, before Trump’s campaign tbh.”

One person who obviously doesn’t have Beyonce’s back as she attempts to make her mark on the country music industry is Azealia Banks. Earlier this week the New Yorker penned yet another of her scathing social media rants aimed at the Houston native and her husband, Jay-Z, suggesting that Bey’s “White woman cosplay” isn’t as endearing as she might think. Read everything Banks had to say at the link below and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

Read More: Jay-Z & Beyonce Under Fire For “COWBOY CARTER” Rollout, Azealia Banks Shares Lengthy Rant

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Karrueche’s Foot Fetish OnlyFans Sparks Chris Brown Commentary

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The beauty of OnlyFans is that it allows people to express themselves freely while making some extra money to pay bills or enjoy life. Many everyday people have profiles on the often-NSFW platform, but it’s also become a safe space for celebrities to sell salacious content, though not all of them are willing to strip down to their birthday suits. It’s no secret that 35-year-old Karrueche Tran is commonly lusted after among fellow entertainers and fans, and now, she’s using that to her advantage with an OF profile dedicated to satisfying a specific fetish.

For $25 a month, you can get up close and personal with dozens of photos of Karrueche’s feet. On Tuesday (March 12), the California native tweeted out a photo of her tiny arches, toes painted white, in a pretty pair of silver heels. She linked her OF account in the post and has already obtained over 1,000 likes on her 20+ photos and various videos flaunting her feet. “👣 and more feet only! With love, Kae,” her page’s description reads, making it clear she doesn’t plan to get too explicit with her content.

Read More: Karrueche Tran’s Flirty Quavo Comment Catches Our Attention, He Steps Out With Erica Fontaine

Karrueche Tran Makes Her OnlyFans Debut

Rueche certainly isn’t the first public figure to capitalize off her beauty and body. Iggy Azalea and Cardi B both make a killing on the platform, though the former is infinitely more promiscuous than the latter with her posts. Interestingly, a recent double tap from K’s ex, Chris Brown, has some theorizing that a reconciliation might be in the works for them.

Read More: Chris Brown Says He’s Not Interested In Mainstream Acceptance, Teases “11:11 (Deluxe)”

Fans Push for Reconciliation with Chris Brown

“@chrisbrown, cash her up $200K big bro. Your baby hurting out here,” one Twitter/X user wrote beneath Karrueche’s promotional post. “How I’m tryna be with Karrueche,” another chimed in, adding a photo of a woman’s painted toes sitting pretty on a man’s face. Will you be subscribing to the starlet’s OnlyFans? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Ari Lennox Fans Express Outrage Over Her Exclusion From Dreamville Festival Lineup

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Earlier today, Dreamville put out their official lineup for this year’s festival, which is scheduled to take place April 6 and 7 in Raleigh, NC. Headliners include major names like SZA, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, and of course, J. Cole. While countless fans have expressed their excitement over the star-studded lineup, not all of the reactions have been positive.

While some social media users are pleased with the artists they can expect to see, others are outraged. Some commenters even claim that they plan to sell their tickets for the fest soon, as they’re disappointed that their favorite artists won’t be in attendance. Ari Lennox supporters, for example, are shocked and confused at the fact that she wasn’t included.

Read More: Ari Lennox Recalls Being Hospitalized After Getting Too High

Ari Lennox Won’t Perform At 2024 Dreamville Festival

“Ari Lennox being left off Dreamville Fest feels like a choice!” one suspicious supporter writes on Twitter/X. ” Idk what’s going on but somebody need to fix it.” Another outraged music lover weighed in on Ari’s exclusion, revealing that the songstress was their entire reason for attending the festival. “Dreamville just pissed me off,” they begin. “What the F*CK is that lineup? WHERE IS ARI LENNOX!!!! SHE THE MAIN REASON I COME !”

At the time of writing, it remains unclear why Ari Lennox won’t take part in this year’s Dreamville festival. The performer has yet to respond to the backlash surrounding her exclusion from the fest. Dreamville has also yet to address the outcry. Only time will tell whether or not she’ll be added at a later date, or make a statement about not being included on the lineup.

Fans Are Disappointed

What do you think of the 2024 Dreamville Festival lineup? Are you disappointed that Ari Lennox won’t be performing? What about social media users’ reactions to her exclusion? Share your thoughts in the comments section, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check out some fans’ reactions down below.

Read More: Joe Budden Calls Ari Lennox A “Bag Of Mixed Nuts” During Sarcastic-Sounding Apology

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Usher & Russell Simmons Comments Bring Backlash For Latter’s Ex, Kimora Lee

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Usher walked into 2024 feeling more confident than ever ahead of his iconic Super Bowl Halftime show, but this year hasn’t been all roses and rainbows for the R&B crooner. He did tie the knot to his long-time lover and remind us all how awesome his discography is over the past few weeks, but at the same time, Usher’s been catching strays regarding his sexuality for some time now. Discourse previously heated up amid Keke Palmer’s feud with her baby daddy, Darius Jackson, at which time the actress’ mother stated that her daughter wasn’t flirting with the “Yeah!” hitmaker as he was a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Usher himself didn’t address this gossip, but now that Kimora Lee Simmons seems to be insinuating that he and her ex-husband, Russell, might’ve been intimate, people are putting the Baby Phat creator on blast. After Rus shared a heartfelt message thanking the Texas native for supporting him during a low moment, KL was among those adding fuel to the fire in the comments. “Not ‘by my bed!!’ Lolol 😂😂,” she wrote on her story after seeing her co-parent’s post. “What is this I’m seeing in the news today?? Lol, y’all some wild boys frfr 🫣.”

Read More: Russell Simmons Thanks Usher For Paying Him A Visit, Fans Go Wild With Theories

Kimora Lee Seemingly Shades Usher & Russell Simmons on IG

 
 
 
 
 
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So far, most IG users aren’t taking kindly to the model’s antics. “Slandering an unhealed person’s NAME while you keep their last name as your NAME is quite insidious,” one Instagram user chastised Kimora Lee under @theshaderoom’s post. “If I was her I’d keep real quiet when her husband Tim robbed $93,000,000 from Malaysian banks and faces 25 years in jail,” another called out the fashion icon’s new romantic partner.

Read More: Russell Simmons Accuses Kimora Lee Of Stealing From Him To Bail Out New Husband

Social Media Reacts

Countless others have been rushing to Usher’s defense amid the drama. “This was unnecessary, and this is one of the reasons Black men don’t speak up. Regardless of their situation, he was acknowledging Usher as a friend/brother at one of his lowest points. #MentalHealthAwareness BLACK MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH IS EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT!” Keep scrolling to read more responses to KL’s shade, and check back in with HNHH later to catch up on music/pop culture news.

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Cardi B’s New Music Snippet Earns BIA Comparisons, Latter Femcee Responds

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Largely due to the social media age, the world of female rap has never been more competitive. Latto and Ice Spice know this all too well, as virtually every outfit either wears is cross-checked by social media sleuths for any traces of copying the other. Cardi B and Nicki Minaj often face a similar fate, though lately the Hustlers actress is being compared to another femcee – BIA.

Online discourse heated up after Bardi and the “London” hitmaker both samped Missy Elliott’s 1999 hit, “She’s A B**ch.” The former used elements of the track on her new “Like What (Freestyle),” but BIA gets credit for doing it first while working with Timbaland on “I’M THAT B**CH” last summer. Things have only heated up since then, as a teaser from Cardi is now being compared to the Massachusetts native’s “FALLBACK” song.

Read More: BIA Drops Visuals For “FALLBACK,” Travis Scott Pops In For A Brief Cameo: Watch

BIA Replies to Tweet About Her and Cardi B

On Monday (March 4), one person hopped on Twitter/X to share snippets from each artist. “But BIA is definitely on Cardi’s mood board a lot,” they speculated, also adding an image comparing the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker to JT and Doja Cat in terms of her recent outfit choices. When she saw the post, BIA replied, “🥴🥴🥴,” making it unclear if she’s unimpressed with the similar sonics, or growing tired of constantly being compared to others in her field.

While we wait to hear what else Cardi B has in store for us this year, reactions to the “Like What” music video are still pouring in. Much to the Bardi Gang’s surprise, her husband Offset sat in the director’s chair for the project following their “separation.” Even with all the drama the couple went through late last year, many think he killed it and hope to see them collaborate more in the future. Read all about that at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

Read More: Offset Directing Cardi B’s “Like What” Music Video Is Drawing All Sorts Of Reactions From The Bardigang

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Chilli’s “Caramel” Comments Raise Colorism Debate On Social Media

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It’s impossible to please everyone, but in the social media age, celebrities feel more pressure than ever before to remain politically correct and positive online. Should they choose to reveal any unsavoury opinions, or even have a bad day, flocks of criticism flood their comment section, resulting in even more headaches. TLC’s Chilli was reminded of this the hard way earlier this week when her response to a compliment rubbed thousands the wrong way. In a now-viral video, the singer and her man, Matthew Lawrence were showing off their choreography during a vacation in Jamaica, leaving viewers impressed with how in sync they are.

“Ok Matthew!! He got some chocolate now he got the moves!! I approve!!” one person innocently wrote beneath the actor’s post. “Caramel 😉🤩,” Chilli wrote back, suggesting she identifies with a lighter shade of brown than others see her. As people began reacting to this, the 52-year-old doubled down on her original statement. “Chocolate is beautiful also… Never said it wasn’t But without a tan, I’m caramel. What’s the harm in being truthful? Good grief,” she wrote back to a critic.

Read More: Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The TLC Singer

Chilli’s Response to “Chocolate” Compliment Sparks Massive Debate

 
 
 
 
 
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“It’s not the fact that she considers herself caramel,” one frustrated user explained beneath @theneighborhoodtalk’s post. “It’s the fact that she took the time to CORRECT the person who was obviously giving her a compliment 🥴🥴.” Another chimed in with their two cents, writing, “I really hate the spectrum of Black y’all tryna create, and it mainly stems in the Black community. [White] folks do not be talking ’bout, ‘I’m salmon pink,’ 🙄.”

Read More: Chilli Responds To Usher Over Rejected Marriage Proposal: Report

More Social Media Reactions

“Wasn’t Chilli the darkest out of TLC!?” another person asked, earning thousands of likes from more music lovers in agreement with them. Keep scrolling to read more online reactions to the “Waterfalls” hitmaker’s post, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Jonathan Majors & Chris Brown Comparison Appears To Get Victoria Monet Co-Sign

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The first anniversary of Jonathan Majors’ career-pivoting arrest is quickly approaching. The final verdict was delivered last December, with the Creed III actor being found guilty of reckless assault and harassment. For this, he faces up to a year behind bars. Still, he won’t be sentenced until April after a delay came up in early February. Much of the discussion around this scandal has died down for now. Meanwhile, the internet has found other topics to further investigate. Among them is Chris Brown’s spat with Ruffles following the annual NBA All-Star game.

“I was asked by the NBA to play in the All-Star game this year!” the R&B icon shared. “Only for them to call later and say they couldn’t do it because of their sponsors like Ruffles. At this point I’m sick of people bothering me and I’m tired of living in the f**king past,” Brown vented. As the internet continues to discuss the debacle, another recording artist was seemingly caught giving her two cents.

Read More: Victoria Monet Wins Best R&B Album Grammy With “Jaguar II”

Is Chris Brown and Jonathan Majors’ Behavior Comparable?

 
 
 
 
 
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Monet seems to think that Brown is comparable to Majors, based on a comment she reportedly liked on the platform this week. “😂😂😂😂 Now you know these folks are celebrity-obsessed. They said Jonathan Majors deserves his treatment and he accidentally injured a woman’s pinky, but Chris Brown did the Ike and Tina on Rihanna and crying about celebrity basketball,” the post reads. It’s unclear whether the “On My Mama” songstress intended to co-sign the message but if so, she’s not the only one who feels this way.

In other news, Victoria Monet isn’t the only one seemingly targeting Chris Brown with her online activity. The “Next To You” singer was unknowingly registered to vote in Texas along with 50 Cent, Drake, Trey Songz, and The Game last year – and all five artists were listed as residing at the same address. Read more about that political drama at the link below, and let us know if you think Breezy and Jonathan Majors are comparable in the comments.

Read More: Texas Voting Registration Prank Targets Drake, 50 Cent, And More

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Normani’s Twitter Stan Account Put On Blast As Critics Speculate Singer Runs Profile

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Of Fifth Harmony’s former members, Normani’s career has had some of the biggest moments following their split, despite her not yet sharing her debut album. We’ve heard her vocals shine alongside Tinashe and Offset on Calvin Harris’ “New To You” in recent years, not to mention her solo “Fair” single that set the tone for what’s next in this upcoming era of music. Besides that, Normani also collaborated with Cardi B on “Wild Side,” and KAYTRANADA for a must-hear remix of the same single in 2021. Fans have been eagerly waiting to hear what’s next from the multi-talent, and earlier this week, it looked like those announcements might finally be coming out. However, eagle-eyed social media sleuths were quick to speculate that the black-haired beauty might be running one of her own stan accounts on Twitter/X.

On Tuesday (February 20), R&B lovers noticed that Normani’s Instagram profile had been cleared out – this is a common tactic for many artists to usher in a new era. When @normanination reposted a screenshot of the blank account, writing, “WHAT IS HAPPENING” above it, some quickly spotted the “Edit profile” button, suggesting that whoever captured the image was already logged into the former girl group star’s profile. In the time since, however, we’ve been reminded that the same account confirmed in 2022 that it’s run by Normani’s team, not her.

Read More: Normani Inks Deal With New Management Team

What Will Normani’s New Era Be Like?

“Unpopular opinion, but Normani can trash her album. We don’t want it, Coco Jones ended her AND we have the Bailey sisters, Mariah the Scientist, Tyla, SZA, and Summer Walker,” one critic wrote earlier this week. “She can go back to running her stan account and being a background dancer 🤷🏽‍♀️. Her career is done,” they further speculated.

Read More: Normani & DK Metcalf Are IG Official, Cardi B Thirsts After Singer’s “Point Me 2” Thirst Trap

Twitter Reacts to Stan Account Allegations

Rushing to her defense, a loyal fan chimed in, “Unpopular opinion, but Normani is living rent-free in your mind.” Keep scrolling to read more Twitter/X reactions to the gossip. Are you excited for Normani to finally share her debut album? Let us know in the comments!

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