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2K Foundations and Jayson Tatum Unveil Refurbished Basketball Court in St. Louis

August 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yesterday, 2K Foundations, the philanthropic arm of 2K focused on supporting underserved communities, joined forces with NBA 2K25 cover athlete and NBA Champion Jayson Tatum to unveil a newly refurbished basketball court at the Mathews-Dickey Club (Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis) in North St. Louis.

The renovation aims to address the shortage of recreational facilities and foster positive change in the community. Tatum, a St. Louis native and 5-time NBA All-Star, played a key role in this initiative. Ronnie Singh, known as “Ronnie 2K” and 2K’s Head of Lifestyle & Content Marketing, was also in attendance.

“To be here in Jayson’s (Tatum) hometown and give back to this community is everything that 2K Foundations strives for,” said Singh. “Basketball can be such a powerful tool providing opportunities beyond the sport itself and we’re excited to be a part of this not just today but well after.”

The court’s upgrade includes sanding and refinishing, new artwork, wall cleaning, paint touch-ups, updated nets, and essential supplies for youth basketball programs such as basketballs, ball pumps, cones, and racks. The court is located at 4245 Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63115.

Since its inception in 2018, 2K Foundations has renovated 50 basketball courts globally, partnering with NBA stars and charities to make a lasting impact.

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Metro Boomin Delivers Hometown Show in St. Louis with Star-Studded Lineup

July 31, 2024 by newhiphopnews

GRAMMY®-nominated, diamond-certified producer and global superstar Metro Boomin delivered a special hometown concert in St. Louis featuring Future, 21 Savage, Nav, and Nelly & St. Lunatics. Held at The Pageant, an intimate venue with a 2,000-person capacity, the “and Friends” concert format surprised fans with a stellar lineup of Metro’s artist friends performing their hits.

This exclusive homecoming show marked a celebratory send-off ahead of the ‘We Trust You Tour’ with Future, which kicks off tonight at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. Metro Boomin and Future will embark on a 21-day North American tour, with stops in major cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto.

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Metro Boomin To Host Special “Metro Boomin And Friends” Hometown Show

July 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Metro Boomin is the biggest hip-hop producer right now. As far as beat makers in their prime go, it’s Metro and then it’s everybody else. He soundtracked a superhero movie and spearheaded the best rap battle of the 21st century with “Like That.” He also blessed the world with “BBL Drizzy.” Metro is a bona fide star, so now seems like the perfect time for him to celebrate back in his hometown. The producer announced that he will be putting a special one-night only show in St. Louis on July 29.

The show, titled “Metro Boomin and Friends,” was announced through Live Nation. A guest list hasn’t yet been announced. That said, the “and Friends” part of the bill leads us to believe stars will be attending. Metro Boomin was able to secure features from some of the biggest names in rap on his last two albums. It’s safe to assume his partner on those albums, Future, will be in attendance. Both artists will embark on their “We Trust You Tour” the day after, so it would line up perfectly.

Metro Boomin’s St. Louis Show Will Be One Night Only

Metro Boomin has always maintained his love for St. Louis. The producer was given the key to the city by Mayor Tishaura Jones in 2023. The city also declared December 14 Leland “Metro Boomin” Wayne Day, further establishing his legacy. Metro talked to Rolling Stone about the dual honor, and he admitted that it felt surreal. “From a kid to now, I’ve just had so much pride in being born and raised in St. Louis,” he said. “I can’t even really say it’s a dream come true… I don’t even think I’ve ever dreamt of this.”

Metro Boomin has made a point of giving back to St. Louis since his career has taken off. He has formed partnerships with various local organizations. Particularly those that provide support for single mothers. In addition to his own personal experiences, Metro associates the city with his late mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne. He’s spoken at length about the impact she had on him, and how important it is to him to uphold her positive influence. “St. Louis is such a special place,” he noted to the outlet. “I feel like no one would really understand unless you’ve lived there. It’s a very historic city, a hardworking city.” Tickets for “Metro Boomin and Friends” will be made available for purchase on Monday, July 22.

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Metro Boomin Played “BBL Drizzy” In St. Louis And The Crowd Couldn’t Have Been Happier

May 21, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Metro Boomin and Drake are currently in the midst of a beef. Overall, fans didn’t really know that these two had it out for one another until very recently. On the album We Don’t Trust You, it became clear that both Future and Metro had an issue with the megastar. Furthermore, it is the album that ultimately spawned the huge feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. Needless to say, Metro Boomin has been quite active in 2024, and he has been unapologetic about his moves.

One of his pettiest moments so far was the beat “BBL Drizzy.” Metro even hosted a challenge for this song where fans could rap over the beat for a chance at a prize. This led to hundreds upon hundreds of submissions. With “Not Like Us” and “BBL Drizzy” making waves, it feels as though this could be a very long summer for Drake. Having said all of that, Metro was recently in St. Louis where he was performing for a crowd of Cardinals fans. It was here where he played “BBL Drizzy” live, and fans loved every second of it.

Metro Boomin Is For The People

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As some fans have remarked previously, the song feels like the end credits music for the Kendrick and Drake saga. Most fans have Kendrick Lamar as the winner, with Drake taking the largest L of his career. Kendrick proved to be a madman in the booth, and had angles upon angles, as well as numerous different songs depending on what route Drake was going to take. As soon as Drizzy made it personal, Kendrick decided to unleash some heavy artillery.

Let us know what you think of this beef between Drake and Metro Boomin, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that Metro and Drake can eventually patch things up? Or is this one of those feuds that is going to end up lasting a whole lot longer? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Sexyy Red Joins Country Artist Zach Bryan Onstage In St. Louis

May 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Sexyy Red is certainly no stranger to collabs, but usually, she limits them to the realm of hip hop. In the past, she’s worked alongside Nicki Minaj, Drake, Chief Keef, and many more. Recently, however, she decided to go outside of her comfort zone to join Zach Bryan onstage. The country artist was performing in her hometown of St. Louis earlier this week when he brought her out. Of course, she showed off some of her signature moves, twerking and dropping it low as the crowd went wild.

The moment was pretty unexpected, but nonetheless, fans are here for it. Some even think Sexyy Red should try her hand at country music now. After all, the crossover has worked out for Beyonce, Lil Nas X, and more. She thanked Bryan for inviting her in a Tweet today, also sharing various fun photos and clips from the evening. “When you from the hood but you got ah country friend,” she captioned a shot of her and Bryan.

Is Sexyy Red In Her Country Era?

Sexyy also let her fans know “how a hood b*tch pull up to a country concert,” flaunting an outfit consisting of denim shorts, a cropped jacket, and a pair of sneakers. Of course, she also topped the look off with her signature “Big Sexyy” chain and some shades. It remains unclear whether or not she and Bryan plan to hit the studio together anytime soon, or if her recent appearance was just for fun. Either way, they both seemed to have a blast.

Bryan even posed for a few photos alongside the femcee, holding two large stacks of cash. “True, damn, you making noise boy Thank you @SexyyRed314_ and thank God for St. Louis, Missouri,” he wrote. What do you think of Zach Bryan inviting Sexyy Red to join him onstage in St. Louis? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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St. Louis CITY SC and Rapper Smino Launch ‘Homegrown’ Music Collaboration

February 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

St. Louis CITY SC, and native rapper Smino are teaming up for an exciting new music initiative called Homegrown. This partnership aims to elevate five emerging St. Louis musicians throughout 2024 with exclusive support, including access to Smino, performance opportunities, and artist profiles. The initiative will begin with a unique Friday night showcase at St. Louis’ premier music festival, Music at the Intersection.

“St. Louis’ distinct energy is led by the creators, thinkers, builders and doers who are propelling our CITY forward,” said St. Louis CITY SC’s Chief Brand Architect Lee Broughton. “Smino is a direct reflection of this spirit, and it is an honor to team up with him on Homegrown to bring more awareness to the massive amounts of talent we have here in St. Louis and amplify these local musicians as they continue to grow their crafts and make waves in our community and beyond.”

As part of Homegrown, the selected artists will participate in discovery sessions with Smino to receive valuable insights on building their careers. They will also perform at 2024 CITY Block Party events alongside a headliner at the Music at the Intersection festival kickoff. The Homegrown artists, Handpicked by Smino, span various musical genres, including Brock Seals, Hazmat, Lani Rose, Matt Jordan, and Tonina.

“These artists are super talented and represent the many sounds of St. Louis. All bring the good energy and vibes,” said Smino. “Music is my life, and it is important to me to support my krib, give back and inspire. Working with CITY is really special, and we will give these artists a new platform as they rise up in the music world.”

“CITY SC is a celebration of St. Louis, showcasing all of the remarkable attributes of our region like our people, our food, our art and our music,” said Matt Sebek, St. Louis CITY SC’s Chief Experience Officer. “With the help of Smino, this year we are raising the bar in our support of local artists and are pledging to continue to be unapologetically St. Louis.”

Smino’s commitment to St. Louis mirrors CITY SC’s dedication to the community. This collaboration follows Smino’s annual “Kribmas” benefit show, demonstrating his ongoing efforts to support the city. Smino recently headlined the free CITY Block Party on the club’s MLS home opening day, further highlighting the strong partnership between music and sports in St. Louis.

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Metro Boomin Gets Key To The City Of St. Louis

December 15, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In the past few months, there have been some major artists in rap and R&B to receive recognition from their hometowns. Gucci Mane got his own day declared after him in Fulton Country that coincided with the release of his new album. Around the same time, Usher also got his own day named after him in Las Vegas while also receiving the key to the city. He’s going to make a pretty major splash in Vegas in just a few months when he headlines the Super Bowl halftime show at the city’s brand-new stadium.

Now Metro Boomin has become the most recent artist to receive a similar honor. According to TMZ, he was given the key to his hometown of St. Louis earlier this week. He was on stage with his four siblings and St. Louis mayor Tishaura O. Jones earlier this week when he was presented with the key. Metro took the opportunity to tribute his late mother as a major part of the reason for the recognition was his long-running “Single Moms Are The Real Superheroes” campaign. December 14th is now officially known as Metro Boomin day in St Louis. Check out some photos from the event below.

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Earlier this month, Metro Boomin shared his artist wrapped from Spotify and he had some extremely impressive numbers. His late 2022 album Heroes & Villains was among the most-streamed rap albums of 2023. But it was far from the only project he was involved in. He also released a feature-packed soundtrack for the animated superhero film Spiderman: Across The Spiderverse. Both projects resulted in major hits with high-profile collaborations.

Metro Boomin has also been teasing his next big release for much of the year. He’s repeatedly tweeted updates about a potential collab with Future. He’s described it as the “ultimate album” and tweeted about taking the album cover photo months ago. However, substantial updates on the project have slowed down in the past few months. What do you think of Metro Boomin being honored with his own day and the key to the city of St. Louis? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Chingy Joins Sexyy Red Onstage: Watch

November 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Sexyy Red invited a very special guest to join her onstage at one of her recent hometown shows. She brought out none other than Chingy, who performed his Jackpot hit “Right Thurr,” much to fans’ excitement. The “Pound Town” performer took the opportunity to show off some of her dance moves as the crowd cheered them on. The St. Louis native had her baby bump on full display as he serenaded her with the early-2000s staple.

Chingy wasn’t the only special guest to join Sexyy at her hometown show, however. She also invited DaBaby onstage for a performance of “Shake Sumn REMIX.” Clearly, Sexyy Red wanted to go all out for her fellow Missourians, and it’s safe to say that they weren’t disappointed. While she only continues to gain attention for her unique sound and high-profile collabs, Sexyy Red has garnered quite a few haters on the way to the top.

Sexyy Red & Chingy

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While most find her carefree lyrics to be refreshing, they’re a bit too explicit for some. Some of Sexyy’s peers have been pretty vocal about their distaste for her music, most recently, Khia. The “My Neck, My Back” performer responded to some fans comparing her to the “SkeeYee” rapper, making it extremely clear that she feels as though they’re nothing alike. She appeared to throw a few jabs at the 26-year-old in the process, prompting a response.

When Sexyy Red wrote her off as a “hater,” however, it only sparked an even more heated response from Khia. “Your a** is being charged with not being ashamed of your God d**n self. Doing h*e s**t then being mad about it. Being a deadbeat mama, a deadbeat daddy, a deadbeat daughter, and a deadbeat Young Thug lookalike,” she said in a clip. Regardless, it looks like Sexyy Red continues to live her best life, with the countless fans she does have. What do you think of Chingy joining Sexyy Red onstage? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Sexyy Red Joins SZA In St. Louis For Hometown Show

October 12, 2023 by newhiphopnews

SZA is on her second run of the incredibly successful SOS tour, which recently touched down in her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri on Wednesday (October 11). Moreover, she’s been having a fantastic time, so much so that she hinted at her Brooklyn show that she might do a mini-tour for SOS‘ deluxe, Lana. However, the TDE singer wanted to give her hometown fans a special surprise, too, and who better to tap for it than another native of the city? Furthermore, none other than Sexyy Red joined her onstage to perform their joint appearance on Drake’s new album For All The Dogs, “Rich Baby Daddy.” By throwing it back, screaming the lyrics alongside the crowd, and just giving off some fun-loving energy, we’re sure plenty of St. Louis fans felt pretty fulfilled.

Of course, their styles are very different, but that’s not as important of a factor when you’re witnessing a live performance. After all, it seemed like SZA was just as excited as Sexyy Red- if not more- as they sang the infectious “hands on your knees” chorus. If nothing else, it was great to see them enjoy the show and tap into their fanbases, artistic directions, and energies. All we can hope for is that this isn’t their last collab, whether onstage or on wax.

Sexyy Red Pops Out At The St. Louis SOS Show

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“Thanks for holding me down and killing s**t all summer,” Drake wrote of Sexyy Red’s contributions to For All The Dogs. “You are the kindest most solid and I luhhhh you.” “Thank u Drake for supporting me all year and letting me b apart of your amazing album,” the “SkeeYee” MC had previously expressed to the Toronto titan. It’s been a wild rise for her this year, and with about three months to close it out, who knows what she could do next?

Meanwhile, the “Gone Girl” superstar is still riding high off of the success of SOS while giving us more stellar material. There’s a lot to celebrate when it comes to these two artists, and it seems like they’re poised to keep that energy up into 2024. Let’s see what they cook up! For more news and updates on SZA and Sexyy Red, stick around on HNHH.

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607 Unc Sacrificed Son To Escape The Illuminati, The St. Louis Rapper Claims

September 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Illuminati conspiracies are quite common among artists and fans alike, whether we’re talking about superstars or relative unknowns. Moreover, today’s case involves a prominent rapper in his city’s local scene: 607 Unc. The St. Louis, Missouri MC recently sat down for an interview with Off The Porch on Tuesday (September 19) and went through plenty of odd claims. For example, he said that he wrote Nelly’s smash 2000 hit “Country Grammar,” the timeline of which is questionable to say the least. However, his most bombastic statement was that he is the first person to escape the Illuminati.

“I’m the first person to leave,” 607 Unc remarked. “I made the ultimate sacrifice and I got out the Illuminati. I’m the first person that can speak about it. Yeah, I sacrificed my son.” With a stack of cash in his hand, the spitter said that he was “deada** serious” and described himself as “half Illuminati and half street.” Of course, it’s difficult to tell whether this is a joke, a clout chase, a confession, a fantasy, or something in between. Either way, it’s certainly one way to put yourself out there as an artist.

607 Unc’s Bizarre Interview

What might be the funniest part of this whole thing is that 607 Unc ditched the interview just minutes after his claims. Maybe he’s afraid that the secret society will be quick to silence him for his confessions. However, other artists simply embrace the conspiracy theories formed around their Illuminati involvement, like Doja Cat. For her new Scarlet merch, various of her designs referenced her alleged ties and other controversies that she got into with her fans. If you can’t beat them, join them, as they say, or at least make some money off of the memes.

Meanwhile, it feels like there’s been an uptick in people making these connections, as well as demonic ones, when it comes to artists. Maybe people are just looking for something vague to handle intense celebrity visibility. On the other hand, maybe famous people have gotten to the point where they really do feel like a new world order. Regardless, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on 607 Unc… and the Illuminati, we suppose.

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