Just a few days ago, a TikToker by the name of Lilly Gaddis went viral for saying the N-word. Overall, her usage of the word was so casual that many were stunned. So much so that they had to play the video back to see if they heard correctly. Throughout the video, Gaddis was trying to talk about the concept of gold diggers and how her friends don’t fit the description. “Everyone I know that is married right now is married to broke-ass n*****,” she proclaimed.
Subsequently, the video went viral on social media, with many stunned by Gaddis’ remarks. However, Gaddis did not care. Instead, she took to social media with a video in which she said “The backlash made me do a deep dive and soul search, and after all that, I still couldn’t find a care.” Needless to say, it seems like she is angling to become some sort of right-wing personality. That may be her only option going forward as according to TMZ, she was fired from her job as a marketing and sales manager.
Rophe of the Carolinas put out a statement in regards to Gaddis’ behavior. However, Gaddis does not seem to care. In fact, she blamed social media for getting herself fired. Furthermore, she claimed that this was an assault on her first amendment rights. At this point, she is going full grifter, and doesn’t seem to have a care in the world as it pertains to whom she might offend. Once again, social media has made the wrong person famous.
Refusal To Apologize
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It’s no secret that being a huge artist comes with quite a few perks, but it also means that your work is subject to intense scrutiny. This can likely get annoying to those simply trying to express themselves through their art, prompting them to fire back. Childish Gambino did just that earlier this week, getting creative with his response and giving fans a preview of some upcoming music in the process.
He shared a TikTok that begins with a fellow user criticizing him, saying “Here are the reasons I don’t f*ck with Donald Glover.” From there, the video cuts to Childish Gambino looking jaded with an unreleased song playing in the background. “He’s finding out that nobody gives a f*ck,” he sings on the track.
Fans first got a taste of the upcoming song last week in another TikTok, which sees Childish Gambino sitting in a car, staring blankly as it plays. It’s tentatively titled “Lithonia (Nobody Gives a F*ck),” and listeners expect it to appear on his upcoming album, Bando Stone in The New World. The project, first announced in April of this year, will follow his latest release, Atavista. Reportedly, it will be the last album he drops under his rap moniker, and will also serve as the soundtrack for an upcoming film.
This isn’t the first time Childish Gambino supporters have gotten a preview of his new music, however. During a DJ set at the Gucci Cruise 2025 fashion show in London last month, KAYTRANADA debuted their upcoming collaborative track. It’s unclear if listeners can also expect to hear that on Bando Stone in The New World, or if it’ll be featured on a KAYTRANADA project. What do you think of Childish Gambino’s response to a fellow TikTok user criticizing his work? How does his unreleased song sound so far? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
The immensely popular video-sharing app TikTok has been under intense scrutiny in the United States due to concerns over data privacy and national security. In April 2024, President Biden signed into law legislation that requires ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company in China, to divest from the app or face a nationwide ban. As the fate of TikTok hangs in the balance, many wonder if the app will truly be illegal in the U.S.
The TikTok Bill & Its Implications
The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, included in a $95 billion foreign aid package, gives ByteDance 270 days to sell TikTok. It includes a possible 90-day extension if needed. If ByteDance fails to comply, TikTok could be banned nationwide. The bill has gained bipartisan support. Lawmakers have expressed concerns over the potential for the Chinese government to access sensitive user data through the app. This legislation marks an important step in the U.S. government’s efforts to address the concerns of foreign-owned tech companies, particularly those with ties to China.
Legal Challenges & Uncertainties
TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, arguing that the law is unconstitutional and violates the First Amendment. The company’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, has said that TikTok users will continue to have access to the platform as the bill is challenged in court. The outcome of this legal battle remains uncertain, and the case could potentially end up before the Supreme Court. It is likely that the legal process will be lengthy and complex. There will be a need for courts to strike a balance between national security concerns and the protection of free speech and due process.
Data Privacy Concerns & Comparisons
Intelligence officials have not provided direct evidence of data transfer between TikTok and the Chinese government. However, they have stressed the potential risks. TikTok’s data collection practices, while extensive, are not entirely unique among social media platforms. The data collected by TikTok “pales in comparison” to the information already available for purchase through U.S.-based data brokers, per Nebraska Examiner. This raises questions about the singling out of TikTok and whether the focus should be on strengthening overall data privacy laws rather than targeting a specific app.
If ByteDance is forced to sell TikTok, potential buyers could include large tech companies like Microsoft, Oracle, and Walmart. They would also include wealthy individuals and investment groups. However, the sale of TikTok to prevent a ban faces several obstacles. This includes the transfer of its algorithm, which is a key component of the app’s success. China would likely have to approve the transfer of the algorithm, a move that experts believe is unlikely, according to CNBC. Additionally, TikTok’s estimated $100 billion value could limit the pool of potential buyers to the world’s wealthiest individuals and companies.
Enforcement Challenges
Enforcing a nationwide ban on TikTok could prove challenging for the U.S. government. App stores like Google Play and Apple’s App Store could be compelled to remove the app. But this would not remove TikTok from phones that already have it installed, per TechTarget. Additionally, users could potentially circumvent a TikTok ban by using VPNs or alternative app stores. This would require some technical knowledge. There are also questions about TikTok’s effectiveness in protecting national security and privacy.
The future of TikTok in the United States remains uncertain. The company continues to navigate legal challenges and faces pressure from lawmakers and lobbying groups. While data privacy concerns are valid, some argue that the focus should be on addressing the laws rather than singling out TikTok. As a result of this confrontation, TikTok and its users will be adversely affected. It will also change how the U.S. government approaches data privacy issues in the future. Regardless of the decision, the TikTok ban raises critical questions about balancing national security, free speech, and social media’s evolving landscape.
Over the weekend, Megan Thee Stallion was scheduled to bring her “Hot Girl Summer” tour to Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Unfortunately, however, the hitmaker was forced to cancel due to a major water main break in the city. She shared the upsetting news with the Hotties on Twitter/X Friday night, leaving them heartbroken. To make matters worse, the announcement arrived only hours after Meg had teased a “special announcement” she planned to make later that night. Yesterday’s sold-out show was canceled too, and the performances have since been rescheduled for tonight (June 2) and tomorrow.
Some fans had already shown up to the venue before hearing the news, making them even more upset that they weren’t able to see the femcee’s show. She took to Instagram Live to chat with them about the unfortunate development last night, making it clear that the situation was out of her control. “Call the mayor!” she urged. “All day they’ve been telling us we can perform.”
Of course, that’s just what fans did, as evidenced by a hilarious TikTok posted by user @shariiah yesterday. In the video, a disappointed Hottie is seen sitting in the car on the phone with the city’s mayor, airing her frustration over the canceled performance. She didn’t hold back in the slightest, telling officials, “count y’all days.” The phone call has now racked up over half a million views. Countless commenters are praising her for standing on business.
Fellow fans have also flooded her comments section with similar complaints, and are questioning why they weren’t notified about the cancellation sooner. What do you think of Megan Thee Stallion’s Atlanta performance getting canceled for a second time after fans had already arrived at the venue? What about disappointed Hotties calling the mayor of Atlanta over it? Can you blame them? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
It goes without saying that Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s lyrical feud left the hip-hop community in shambles, and has since produced countless hilarious memes. Of course, one of the most memorable moments of the entire battle was when Drake dropped “Family Matters,” and within the hour, Kendrick fired back with “Meet The Grahams.” Their beef appears to have mostly fizzled out for the time being, though social media users continue to debate about it online.
Now, a new post is going viral on Twitter/X, in which a man uses Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track as a means to respond to a date gone ghost. The original poster, @jcruraps on TikTok, got creative with his own scathing bars. The lady on the receiving end of the diss, Sarah, simply replied “WTF????” at first, though she upped the ante when fans demanded a formal response.
Fittingly, she decided to use Drake’s “Push Ups” beat to fire back, delivering a few of her own witty jabs and insisting that he was actually the one in the wrong. Listeners are now weighing in on the fierce battle in the comments section, and the consensus is that Sarah cooked. “They are meant for each other,” one X user jokes. “LOL dude just realized he dissed his soul mate,” another writes.
It’s unclear whether or not they ever went on another date, though fans think they know how it’d play out if things went south again. What do you think of a man using Kendrick Lamar’s “Meet The Grahams” to respond to a date who ghosted him? What about her firing back with a diss of her own? Do you think they were meant to be together? Is this how people should respond to dating drama moving forward? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Many in the rap world have been turning their back on Drake in the past few months. While his “Poetic Justice” collaborator Kendrick Lamar has taken up many of the headlines he’s just one of several rappers who reportedly took shots at Drake. Former collaborators like Future, The Weeknd, and Metro Boomin were also roped into the beef for actions they took that were either supposedly or definitely aimed at Drake. One thing that’s surprised many onlookers is how few rappers came out in support of Drizzy.
That’s not to say nobody is on his side. Some controversial rappers like Jay Electronica, Azealia Banks, and Tom Macdonald have voiced their support for the “Rich Baby Daddy” rapper. One person who has been suspiciously silent is 21 Savage. He and Drake released a collaborative project back in 2022 called Her Loss that spawned a few big hits. The biggest of them is “Rich Flex” which Savage recently unpacked during a show in Kendrick Lamar’s hometown LA. Video from the performance shows he had the local crowd singing along to Drake’s verse on the track. If he’s taking sides he’s certainly doing it in a subtle way, but one that plenty of fans picked up on. Check out a clip from the show below.
21 Savage’s silence on the Drake beef was brought up last month as well. That came when Metro Boomin, who has been consistently tweeting out Drake hate, made a vague social media post. He commented on a potential third song in he and Savage’s Savage Mode series. The original Savage Mode dropped back in 2016 and it got a widely acclaimed follow up a few years later in 2020. The four years since then have fans calling for another addition to the series.
What do you think of 21 Savage playing his Drake collab “Rich Flex” while in Kendrick Lamar’s home town? Do you think the move was any kind of deliberate move to show whose side he’s on? Let us know in the comment section below.
TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, have taken legal action against the U.S. government following Congress and President Biden’s enactment of a recent law. This law mandates TikTok to sell its operations within nine months or face expulsion from U.S. app stores. TikTok argues that this legislation infringes upon its constitutional rights, particularly the First Amendment. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., was anticipated, given ByteDance’s firm stance against selling TikTok. The company maintains that the data of its American users is safeguarded.
“There is no question: the Act will force a shutdown of TikTok by January 19, 2025,” the lawsuit states, “silencing the 170 million Americans who use the platform to communicate in ways that cannot be replicated elsewhere,” the lawsuit says. “For the first time in history, Congress has enacted a law that subjects a single, named speech platform to a permanent, nationwide ban, and bars every American from participating in a unique online community with more than one billion people worldwide.”
The suite continued, “qualified divestiture’ demanded by the Act to allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States is simply not possible: not commercially, not technologically, not legally. And certainly not on the 270-day timeline required by the Act. Petitioners have repeatedly explained this to the U.S. government, and sponsors of the Act were aware that divestment is not possible.”
“There are good reasons why Congress has never before enacted a law like this. Consistent with the First Amendment’s guarantee of freedom of expression, the United States has long championed a free and open Internet — and the Supreme Court has repeatedly recognized that speech “conveyed over the Internet” fully qualifies for “the First Amendment’s protections.” What it comes down to is the Act’s national security argument is iffy and questionable at best. “If Congress can do this, it can circumvent the First Amendment by invoking national security and ordering the publisher of any individual newspaper or website to sell to avoid being shut down. And for TikTok, any such divestiture would disconnect Americans from the rest of the global community on a platform devoted to shared content — an outcome fundamentally at odds with the Constitution’s commitment to both free speech and individual liberty.”
One of the biggest stories in the tech sector across the past month has been a potential ban of the social media app TikTok. For months American politicians have made the app an enemy claiming its Chinese parent company could be harvesting data from American users. Many have also speculated there could be additional alternative motives like preventing people from getting minute-by-minute updates of the conflict in Gaza. A bill to move towards a potential ban of the app made its way through congress and was signed into law by the president last month.
While the move sounded splashy it was always going to be an extended battle between the massively popular app and the American government. Now TikTok has made its first big move since the ban passed, suing the government in the D.C. circuit. They’re arguing the ban, or attempt to force their parent company to sell the app to someone else, constitutes a violation of free speech. “For the first time in history, Congress has enacted a law that subjects a single, named speech platform to a permanent, nationwide ban,” the lawsuit reads. The government is likely to counter with an argument built around proving that the app’s Chinese owners make it a threat to national security.
The lawsuit follows a pretty big victory for the social media platform earlier this month. Last week they finally struck a deal with Universal Music Group to return music from the labels artists to the platform. User had found old videos muted and many of the biggest artists in all of music unavailable for use in TikTok videos. The two parties finally found a negotiable solution, though they didn’t reveal the details of the deal they ultimately signed.
What do you think of TikTok suing the US government over the recently passed ban of the app? Who do you think will ultimately come out on top in the fight over whether or not the app will be banned? Let us know in the comment section below.
Tommy Richman has made waves across the internet with the release of his new song, “MILLION DOLLAR BABY.” The track, which dropped on April 26, made a big impact on streaming platforms, thanks to its infectious funky vibes and Richman’s effortlessly smooth vocal riffs. Building anticipation, Richman initially teased the song on TikTok with a nostalgic VHS-style video featuring him and his crew vibing to the music. Soon after, the teaser quickly caught fire, scoring millions of views on the popular social media platform. Now, many are wondering just who the artist is, especially as Tommy Richman sets his sights on topping the Hot 100. Here’s what we know.
Tommy Richman’s upbringing in Woodbridge, Virginia, a suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., was notably devoid of music. Growing up in a household where his father, a drum teacher, and his legally deaf mother didn’t necessarily foster a musical environment, Richman discovered his passion for music independently, according to an interview with Lyrical Lemonade. Despite the absence of melodies at home, he felt a profound connection to music and decided to pursue it on his own. Richman’s formative years were subsequently deeply influenced by the vibrant music scene of the Washington metropolitan area. Early on, he began receiving vocal lessons, dedicating himself to refining his musical talents and absorbing insights from the musicians around him. Additionally, the immersion in the local music community shaped Tommy Richman’s artistic journey. Furthermore, it fueled his development as a musician.
Tommy Richman’s Rise To Stardom
Richman made his debut in 2016 with the track “Ballin’ Stalin.” Since then, he has released several more singles, including: “Sand Man,” “Tu Pax,” “Chrono Trigger,” and “Bad Boys.” Tommy Richman isn’t afraid to bend, shift, and switch genres, which is becoming increasingly evident. Inspired by a diverse spectrum of artists, including Mötley Crüe, KISS, Lil Wayne, and 50 Cent, Richman’s creative process is deeply rooted in emotional intuition. This also allows him to effortlessly transition between alternative vibes and R&B tones within his music. His tracks exemplify his genuine approach.
“Electrify Tonight” captivates with its rich, inviting melody, while “Games” exudes infectious energy, showcasing Tommy Richman’s raw authenticity and musical versatility. These songs are a testament to his ability to connect with listeners on a profound level. His versatile musical talent quickly caught the attention of multi-platinum artist Brent Faiyaz. By August 2023, Richman had signed with Faiyaz’s label, Iso Supremacy, in collaboration with PULSE Records. This new partnership led to an exciting opportunity for him to open for Faiyaz on his F*ck the World, It’s a Wasteland Tour later that year. A significant moment also came when Richman, alongside FELIX!, was featured on Brent Faiyaz’s track “Upset,” marking Tommy Richman’s breakthrough in the music industry. Hailing from Virginia, this level of success was exceptional.
Reflecting on his journey in an interview with Miami New Times, Tommy Richman expressed the challenges of getting recognition in his hometown. He stated: “There’s a lot of passion through the scene back home, and I feel like it’s because a lot of people don’t get a fair shake. It’s really hard to have your voice heard there. That’s probably why a lot of people from Virginia left, like Pharrell and Timbaland. It’s kind of key for an artist to leave their nest. That way, you can appreciate where you come from.”
He also went on to reminisce about the time he spent making music in his mother’s basement and expressed his gratitude for everyone who had helped him get to where he is now. “When I would work in my mother’s basement for hours on tracks, and she’d be telling me to get a real job like most moms, I’d be like, ‘No, no, no, it’s gonna work out,’” he said. “And now, to be recognized by other hardworking people, I’m just very grateful, and it definitely inspires me to keep going.”
Tommy Richman’s Newfound Fame
Tommy Richman’s music has gained millions of streams, propelled by his distinctive production style and fearless disregard for genre boundaries. In 2023, he released his EP, The Rush. However, pn April 26, 2024, he dropped the infectious track “MILLION DOLLAR BABY.” This song quickly went viral and catapulted him to TikTok stardom. It has also inspired numerous creators to dance to its catchy beat and create fun edits using the song, leading to its #2 debut on the Billboard Hot 100. Next week, it challenges Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” for the top spot on the same chart. Despite having a relatively small discography, Tommy Richman has amassed millions of fans worldwide, with more joining in.
A major battle over the future of how music is used on social media and how labels are paid for it may have just come to a close. After months of speculation about what Universal Music Group would do if they couldn’t come to an agreement with social media platform TikTok. The conflict was over paying out royalties for song use and the deal collapsed. As a result, UMG removed their music catalog from the app earlier this year. Fans were left unable to add songs from some of their favorite artists to their videos and found some of their older clips entirely muted.
That was months ago and there hadn’t been many updates since. That was at least until earlier this week when the label and social media platform surprised fans. They made the announcement that a new deal had been reached that would return all of UMG’s songs to the platform. The change hasn’t been fully enacted yet with some users still finding older videos in their catalog muted. It’s expected that the music will return to the platform within one to two weeks. The companies declined to release any hard financial data about the agreement they came to.
The future of the entire TikTok platform could be in Jeopardy after a recent piece of legislation passed in the United States. Last month, President Biden signed a new bill into law that’s attempting to ban the platform. They’re calling for it to be removed unless its sold to new ownership. Experts claim that fans of the social media app won’t have to worry about it disappearing any time soon. Regardless the long term stability of the platform was certainly rocked by the ruling. That made the short term win of returning music to the platform a much needed victory.
What do you think of Universal Music Group and TikTok finally reaching an agreement to bring all of the labels songs to the platform? Do you think the debacle will lead other labels to try similar tactics when negotiating with the social media app? Let us know in the comment section below.
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