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Pharrell & Louis Vuitton Accused By Fashion Designer Of Stealing Her Idea

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Pharrell is having a ball as Louis Vuitton’s head designer, though it hasn’t come without some scrutiny as of late. Moreover, an independent fashion designer Kellie Ford recently claimed that the Neptunes creative and LV stole her idea for a bag as part of their new collection. In a series of TikToks, she details how she went viral in 2021 for turning a shopping bag from the brand into a stylish purse. In addition, Ford drew connections between the look of that item and the new accessory in question, also inspired by the shopping bag. Regardless of where you fall on the debate, it’s hard to deny that it’s quite the murky affair.

First of all, as many pointed out in comments of coverage of the allegations, the designer was using Louis Vuitton’s image in the first place. However, it’s unclear whether Ford actually sought to make a profit off of the bag by selling it, so copyright claims might not actually hold any ground. Dapper Dan was one of many who praised her, and he started out doing a similar practice with Gucci and eventually went on to work for them. Between differences in material, questions over creative credit, and the clear viral nature of the video, there’s a lot to discuss here when it comes to whether to not Pharrell bit the idea.

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Kellie Ford Accuses Pharrell & Louis Vuitton Of Biting

In any case, it’s also not entirely implausible to think that these two talented creatives had a similar idea separately. After all, what easier way is there to inspire yourself to make a bag than by looking at another bag, albeit a shopping one? As such (and given that Ford said she wasn’t necessarily mad about it), it will be interesting to see if this actually develops into something larger. Hopefully the designer follows a similar trajectory as others and eventually gets hit up to work at the fashion brand, because her creativity certainly merits it.

Meanwhile, the star producer is turning heads everywhere he goes during Paris Fashion Week. After a star-studded show, his first forays in Louis Vuitton are proving to be quite successful. Still, a lot of people hope that the 50-year-old will at least show some love to Kellie Ford. For more updates and the latest news on Pharrell, stick around on HNHH.

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Starr Gyal Accuses Mellow Rackz Of Stealing, Calls Her “The Worst Prostitute In History”: Watch

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Mellow Rackz may appear to be living the dream after signing with Young Money a while back, but according to Starr Gyal, looks can be deceiving. The latter starlet took to her Instagram Story this weekend to call the “What I Want” hitmaker out, publicly labelling her “the worst prostitute in history.” Starr went on to savagely say, “You are a disappointment to our ancestors. How the f*ck you f*cking all these rappers and you ain’t even get a song?!”

“So you gotta resort to stealing because yo’ p*ssy can’t get you no… You see my p*ssy get me tings! I ain’t gotta steal and look like a motherf*cking clown! Do better!” the social media starlet continued to lash out at Mellow. Elsewhere on her Story, Starr admitted that others advised her against trusting the Florida native, but she instead relied on her “tendency to see the good in people.” She included receipts of DMs from others who have apparently been victimized by Rackz, as well as the mother of one’s personal message to her after seeing the posts for herself.

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Starr Gyal Shares Her Thoughts on Mellow Rackz

“Lie to me. Got me for $119K on a car she crashed, $72K in back rent,” one person wrote in a DM to Starr. “Destroyed my house,” they added. “Was lying to me about having a $3M contract. Not including money for shopping for her shows. All lies. In total, she got me for $322K. You should see how she left my house.” Another person claims to have taken Mellow in when she was homeless, resulting in them also being taken advantage of. “If anyone DM you about her owing money, DM me. I need it for my lawyer. So far over 30 people DM me about her stealing,” they urged Starr.

While the Punani artist didn’t share the entire message she received from her new enemy, it obviously begins with an obscenity. “[Please] tell her she can’t afford to DM me!! Stop stealing,” Starr Gyal wrote when sharing a screenshot of the drama. Do you believe the allegations arising against Mellow Rackz? Let us know in the comments, and check back later this weekend for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Lil Pump Accused Of Stealing Lil Uzi Vert’s Style In New Selfie

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Lil Uzi Vert has been on some emo vibes lately. It looks like others may be following suit. In fact, if you’ve been keeping up with Lil Uzi Vert, you may have noticed a few pretty significant transformations in their life. Last year, the rapper publicly shared their identification with they/them pronouns, signaling a new non-binary direction. Following this announcement, Uzi released their EP, Red+White, featuring tracks like “Glock In My Purse,” which further reflected their evolving identity.

In addition to these personal changes, Uzi has undergone notable physical alterations. This year, they debuted six new facial piercings. They also frequently sport a punk-inspired hairstyle. While Uzi previously showcased a diamond implant on their forehead, it has since been removed. However, they have added permanent tongue and forehead tattoos. Recently, Uzi introduced a new alter ego named “Leslie,” unveiling another facet of their artistic expression. While Lil Uzi tends to go for a more punk style these days, Leslie is very much a scene/emo girl.

Is Pump Biting Lil Uzi’s Style?

Lil Pump has faced accusations of imitating Uzi’s style with his recent change in appearance. On Mother’s Day, the rapper shared a photo on Instagram showcasing a straight, jet black wig covering one side of his face, along with an all-black outfit. In the caption, he wished a happy Mother’s Day to all the “beautiful moms.” However, when RapTV reposted the picture on Instagram, many users took the opportunity to criticize Pump’s eccentric new look, drawing comparisons to Lil Uzi Vert’s emo-inspired aesthetic.

“Bro think he uzi,” one comment said. More chimed in to agree. “He’s been tryna copy uzi for 6 damn years now,” said another user. In a slightly more dramatic statement, one fan thinks that Lil Pump is crossing the line. “He’s officially gone past the point of no return,” they said. It would appear that many are not into Pump’s new look. Uzi didn’t invent the punk or emo aesthetic, but they have certainly been one of very few rappers that have leaned into it recently. Do you think Lil Pump is biting Uzi’s style or are people overreacting? Let us know in the comments!

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Drake’s Home Burglarized In Los Angeles, Man Arrested After Stealing Unknown Item: Report

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One of the undeniable perks that come with celebrity status is having the money to purchase luxurious homes. However, that same status and worldwide fame are exactly what makes public figures the unfortunate targets of many robberies and break-ins. The latest star to fall victim to the criminal antics is none other than Drake.

On Friday (January 27), TMZ broke the story. The night before, Champagne Papi’s Los Angeles residence was broken into. At the time, a man snuck into the rapper’s home, consequently alerting his security who promptly called the police.

Officers responded last night. They say that Drake’s team reportedly saw an unknown man leaving the property while carrying an unknown object. By the time authorities arrived, the suspect disappeared and a neighbourhood search began.

Sources tell the outlet that hours later, a man matching the suspect’s description walked down a nearby street. Cops took the anonymous perpetrator into custody. He was apparently still carrying the mysterious object previously taken from the mansion.

Thankfully, Drake wasn’t home at the time of the burglary, but he’s certainly no stranger to similar past experiences. As TMZ notes, a 23-year-old man was arrested at the same home as recently as July for misdemeanour trespassing. This surprise visitor was claiming that the father of one is also his dad.

News of the break-in is certainly upsetting for Drake. Thankfully, he’s got great friends in his corner to help turn that around, such as Jim Jones. Earlier this week, The Diplomats artist declared his Canadian friend the hip-hop group’s “fifth official member” following their legendary takeover at the Apollo Theatre.

Juelz Santana, Freekey Zekey, Cam’ron, and Jim Jones of Dipset aka The Diplomats perform on stage during Drake Live From The Apollo Theater for SiriusXM and Sound 42 at The Apollo Theater on January 22, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

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