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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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NBA YoungBoy Holds Hands With Male Fan, Viral Photo Reactions Pour In

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NBA YoungBoy is known for being a boundary-pushing artist. As his legal team continues to fight for his freedom, the Louisana native is spending more time with his fans. Recently, one lucky listener crossed paths with both the controversial artist and Chrisean Rock’s ex, Lil Mabu, in the same Target store. After sharing a photo of their meet-up online, YB’s fan has been under fire for “holding hands” with the 24-year-old as they posed together.

As HipHopDX reports, the image surfaced online this past weekend (February 10,) at which time the OP wrote “Why I just ran into NBA YB and Mabu at Target?” he asked. Seeing as photos with the lyricists were captured separately, it’s unclear if the “MR. TAKE YA B*TCH” artist and shopping together, or just happened to coincidentally be in the same store.

Read More: NBA YoungBoy Argues His Gun Charges Violate His Second Amendment Rights

NBA YoungBoy Poses with a Fan in Target

 
 
 
 
 
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As hate comments began pouring in, YB’s fan edited the caption on his post to read, “Crying on the net ’bout a pic, twisting the narrative sounds like a bunch of insecure bums who [get] no money” earlier this week. “Bruh, no one crying,” one user responded to @wltr.aa. “That s**t mad sus, wtf y’all doing holding hands? Also, your page [don’t] show you getting no money either, so who [are you] to talk? Pic is weird as s**t, how ’bout you explain why y’all holding each other’s fingers [while] crossing arms?”

Read More: NBA YoungBoy Accused Of Fathering 12th Child With Wig Stylist

Reactions Pour In

Others had plenty to say in the comments as well. “Ni**as came to [your] page to hate ‘cuz they ain’t get a pic with YB,” one user speculated. “Y’all sorry [as f**k] 😂😂.” Another chimed in with, “You is not slick. I was at the same Target [and] you was being hella friendly to him 😂.” In response to this, the OP clapped back, “Lol, I just [asked] for a pic and went [back] to shopping weirdo.” Keep scrolling to read more reactions, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Beyonce Wax Figure Looks More Like Other Celebs, Social Media Says

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Many have tried to imitate Beyonce over the years, but none have succeeded as flawlessly as they’d hoped – including Madame Tussauds. The world-famous wax museum has made numerous statues of the “Halo” hitmaker for their locations all across the globe, some more flattering than others. Their latest take on Queen B debuted today (February 8) in Blackpool. Now that photos of the creation are making rounds online, debate is ensuing about which other celebrities the waxwork looks more like.

On one hand, some think that this might be the closest Tussauds has come to bringing Beyonce to life. Others, however, think the brand has work to do in terms of the mother of three’s face card. Thankfully, her RENAISSANCE Era outfit was perfectly on point, and her hair looked as fabulous as ever. As you might’ve heard, Bey announced just a few days ago that her Cecred line is coming soon to help keep all of her fans’ manes looking full, fresh, and healthy.

Read More: 7 Worst Celebrity Wax Figures Ever

Madame Tussauds Gives Beyonce Another Go

At the same time that Bey arrived at the Blackpool museum, they also welcomed a new figure of pop sensation Lady Gaga. She and the Houston native previously worked together on “Telephone,” and now they’re sharing space again on the floor of the UK venue. It seems that little has been said about the House of Gucci actresses’ waxwork online, as it’s relatively close to her actual appearance.

Read More: Beyonce Shares A Teaser For Her New Haircare Line “Cecred”

Social Media Reacts

“They can never get her face right,” one Twitter/X user wrote after seeing Madame Tussaud’s latest attempt at recreating Beyonce’s beauty. Elsewhere, others pointed out that the statue seems to more closely resemble R&B songstress Tinashe, or King of Queens starlet Leah Remini. The hair and body are pretty close to Beyonce’s, but there’s obviously still work to be done in other areas. Keep scrolling to read more reactions, and let us know if you think the wax figure resembles Queen B or not in the comments.

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Deion Sanders Inspires Yung Miami’s Latest Yams Era Look

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As an Aquarius, Yung Miami is a professional at doing things in her own way. Other femcees who fall under this sign include Megan Thee Stallion and Justina Valentine, both of whom also take a distinct approach to how they move in the spotlight. For the latest chapter of her career, Miami is all about the Yams, which she’s been discussing frequently on social media, though not everyone is clear on exactly what to expect from the rapper-turned-podcaster in this era.

“The Yams Era is my Primetime,” the mother of two wrote on Instagram earlier this week in the caption of a promotional video. “In the Yams we do ginger hair… Focus on ourselves… And get money! Yams is the new lingo… To my fans, the YAMS… This is the new us,” Miami further declared of her rebrand. Since then, her socials have filled with more content promoting her work, including a reference to NFL icon Deion Sanders with her sporty outfit. “We ain’t got tomorrow. We ain’t got now. We ain’t got next,” she wrote beneath Tuesday’s (February 6) upload. “We got now. We ain’t coming no more. We’re here. #Yams 🍠🍠🍠.”

Read More: Deion Sanders Was Secretly Part Of Death Row Records, Suge Knight Claims

Yung Miami Channels an NFL Icon

 
 
 
 
 
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In the comments, a few helpful fans helped to explain Miami’s concept to anyone feeling lost. “From a marketing perspective: Yams – term coined for Miami back in the day,” one of them began. “Deion ‘Prime Time’ Sanders in his prime, Coach Prime is also from Ft. Myers, FL. Yams Era = Caresha in her ‘prime,’ she’s portraying paying homage to her roots, being in her prime, with a nostalgic feel. MY TAKE IMO 🔥🔥🔥 🍠.”

Even if Yung Miami doesn’t plan on pursuing a solo rap career as JT launches hers, the Florida native is still bringing in big bucks thanks to her Caresha Please brand. Click the link below to read how much she made on a recent monthly statement, and let us know if you’re excited for Miami’s Yams Era to unfold in the comments.

Read More: Yung Miami Reveals Massive Monthly Earnings From “Caresha Please” Brand

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Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice’s “Barbie World” Mistakenly Announced As Grammys Best Rap Song, The Barbz Go Wild

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It goes without saying that Nicki Minaj’s Barbz are a force to be reckoned with. This has been demonstrated time and time again, most recently with their explosive reactions to Megan Thee Stallion dissing Nicki on “Hiss.” Nicki was nominated for two Grammy awards this year, including Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Rap Song for her Barbie collab with Ice Spice, “Barbie World.” Unfortunately, she didn’t secure either of them, leaving her Grammy-less.

Billie Eilish took home Best Song Written for Visual Media with her Barbie soundtrack contribution “What Was I Made For?” while Best Rap Song went to Killer Mike. His track with Andre 3000, “Scientists & Engineers,” featuring Eryn Allen Kane and Future came out on top, also earning him an award for Best Rap Performance. His sixth studio album, Michael, additionally scored Best Rap Album.

Read More: Nicki Minaj’s “Big Foot” Diss Falls Even Further Down The Spotify Charts In Day 4

Recording Academy Wrongly Declares “Barbie World” As Winner

Needless to say, the Barbz are feral. To make matters worse, the Grammys’ official Twitter/X account mistakenly announced “Barbie World” as the winner of Best Rap Song. Some Tweets also suggest that the official Grammys website had it listed as the winner, leaving social media users to speculate. Some suspect that “Barbie World” was supposed to win, but someone on the inside stole the win away from Nicki.

This is obviously unconfirmed, but either way, they’re convinced. Some of Nicki’s peers have even hit social media since the announcement, suggesting that they have their suspicions too. Nicki herself has yet to weigh in, but surely it’ll be explosive when she does.

The Barbz Are Feral Over Grammy Snub

What do you think of the Grammys mistakenly announcing “Barbie World” as the 2024 Grammy winner for Best Rap Song? What about Killer Mike’s win? Share your thoughts in the comments section, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check out some of the Barbz’s reactions down below.

Read More: JT Called Out For Supporting Nicki Minaj Despite Megan Thee Stallion Bond

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NBA YoungBoy’s Instagram Lights Up With Potential Album Announcement & Concerning Photo

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NBA YoungBoy is isolated from the world on house arrest and has been for years now. Still, his influence in hip-hop and beyond remains undeniable. He continues to put out new music at a rate that few others can keep up with. Before January came to a close he responded to Charlamagne Tha God dissing him on The Breakfast Club that same month with a song called “Act A Donkey,” and all through 2023 the Louisiana native kept his listeners entertained with albums like I Rest My Case, Don’t Try This At Home, Richest Opp, and Decided 2.

Despite his numeric success, it’s obvious that YB’s mental health has been suffering lately. The controversial rapper’s attorneys have been fighting to grant him more leniency while he’s stuck at home in Utah, though his freedom is still a far cry from what the average entertainment industry icon has in their life. On Thursday (February 1), the father of 11 sparked concern with a new social media post showing him lying on the floor with a plethora of drugs around him. A white styrofoam cup of Lean sits by his head, and a bottle of open pills is spilled beside him. “And that’s why I don’t pick up my phone when it ring,” the multi-talent wrote in his caption.

Read More: NBA Youngboy Reveals He Was Nearly Attacked By Wild Cat During House Arrest

YB’s Fans Worry After Drug-Filled Photo Appears Online

 
 
 
 
 
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As the comment section on that floods with people looking out for YoungBoy’s safety, another post on his IG feed suggests that his next album could be coming this spring. “4 TSUKI 19-NICHI” it reads, leaving us to speculate that he could be dropping on April 19th.

Read More: NBA YoungBoy Has Fans Begging Him To Switch Things Up After Posting New Snippet

Is NBA YoungBoy Dropping a New Album this Spring?

 
 
 
 
 
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Who do you hope to hear NBA YoungBoy collaborating with the next time he drops an album? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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