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“Baddies East”: Natalie Nunn’s Times Square Trip Goes Awry

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In the latest episode of Baddies East, Nataline Nunn appears to be at the epicenter of yet more drama. After fighting with Scarface, Biggie is seen getting into with Nunn. According to Biggie, Nunn “f-cked up” the Baddies bag. This derails Nunns’ plans to have a surprise for the cast in Times Square. There are fights galore in what appears to be an action-filled episode that debuts tomorrow. Sukihana also appears to go after Mariah, much to the disdain of several other cast members. Suki’s inclusion in the show remains a controversial topic as fans continue to debate whether she’s a good fit for the show.

However, fans online appear to be growing weary of the constant conflict. “Cancel Natalie, that is all,” one person noted. “I don’t get how Natalie be mad how they act when she stay instigating and always want them to fight it out and not talk it out,” added another. “Let’s wrap this shit up. This show serves no purpose,” concluded a third. How are you feeling about this season of Baddies East? Let us know in the comments.

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Joseline Hernandez Speaks On Resurfaced Natalie Nunn Fight

Meanwhile, Joseline Hernandez recently commented on newly surfaced footage of her altercation with Nunn. “Bish I flipped you and I beat you, took your wig, and stomped on you. Now who’s your daddy. Chin checked you twice #Cocainebear,” Hernandez wrote while resharing the footage to her followers. Hernandez did certainly appear to land some significant blows on Nunn based on the footage available.

However, fans were divided as to who could feasibly claim victory in the altercation. “Is she calling herself cocaine bear or Natalie cause the record says issa draw,” one person said. “One thing Natalie gonna do is swing she may get beat up but she ain’t a punk!” one person argued, defending Nunn. However, given the shakiness of the footage, some people were lamenting that it was hard to tell the outcome. “The cameraman had one job,” one fan argued.

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Young Thug Supported By  “Free Jeffery” Billboard In Times Square

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A billboard in support of Young Thug popped up in Times Square, this week, featuring the phrases “Truly Humble Under God,” and “Free Jeffrery.” The entertainment company, TSX, takes credit for its placement in the advertisement. The billboard comes as Thug’s RICO trial is set to resume, next month.

The phrase, “Truly Humble Under God,” is an acronym for the rapper’s “Thug” name. His attorney, Brian Steel, revealed the meaning during the trial, earlier this month. “T.H.U.G. meant and means to Jeffery something very personal,” Steel said in court. “It was his pact that if he could ever make it as a musical artist and help his family, himself, and as many others out of this endless cycle of hopelessness, he would be truly humbled under God. That’s what T.H.U.G. means.”

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Young Thug’s Booking Photo For 2018 Arrest

DECATUR, GA SEPTEMBER 13: (EDITORS NOTE: Best quality available) In this handout photo provided by the DeKalb County Sheriffs Office, rapper Jeffery Lamar Williams, aka Young Thug, is seen in a police booking photo after turning himself in for outstanding drug and firearm charges September 13, 2018 in Decatur, Georgia. The charges stem from a traffic stop last year where police allegedly found drugs and a gun. (Photo by DeKalb County Sheriffs Office via Getty Images)

Judge Ural Glanville postponed Thug, and the rest of YSL’s RICO case, after the stabbing of one of the other co-defendants. “Let me go ahead and tell you where we are,” Judge Glanville announced to the jury. “Remember yesterday we recessed because one of our participants had a medical issues and I was telling you about that? Well, unfortunately, that medical condition still exists. Given the length of time that we will probably address that, it might be just more prudent to recess you. An early recess. Instead of recessing you this Friday as the Court’s plan was originally, I’m gonna recess you for the holidays, today.”

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The case will resume on January 2, 2024. Be on the lookout for further updates on Young Thug’s trial on HotNewHipHop.

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The Weeknd “Fortnite” Flash Mob Erupts In Times Square

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In honor of his appearance in Fortnite yesterday, a group of people dressed like The Weeknd recently appeared in Times Square for a flash mob, showing off their moves for a crowd of over 15,000 onlookers. He was the first headliner for Fortnite’s new game, “Fortnite Festival,” which allows players to perform in the game with friends. In the past, artists like Eminem, Travis Scott, and more have also performed in the game.

The flash mob featured roughly 300 people, who all rocked outfits based on The Weeknd’s in-game skins and did emotes from the game. The skins are currently available for purchase with V bucks. His in-game performance certainly stirred up quite a bit of buzz around the game, with countless fans jumping on to see the show.

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The Weeknd “Fortnite” Flash Mob

His performance in Fortnite was only the cherry on top of an already wildly successful year for The Weeknd. At the end of November, his Spotify streaming stats of 2023 were revealed, and are nothing short of impressive. Over the year, the artist garnered 12.8 billion streams on the platform alone. This included 285.2 million different fans around the world, who spent 721.7 million hours total listening to his music. He’s also done staggering numbers with his After Hours Till Dawn tour, which broke a major record last month.

He grossed $158.1 million across 30 shows on the European leg of the tour, selling over 1.6 million tickets. He even managed to make an impact on the economy of Columbia with his performance there in October. According to a local newspaper, they saw “a considerable movement,” with the show generating around 1500 jobs. What do you think of The Weeknd lookalikes taking over Times Square with a flash mob? What about his recent in-game Fortnite Festival performance? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Nas EBK Arrested For Second-Degree Murder

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Authorities recently arrested Bronx rapper Nas EBK for second-degree murder in relation to a Times Square shooting. Moreover, officials previously arrested the MC on charges of terroristic threats following a YouTube prank video in New Jersey. After that incident, it seems like New York police detectives caught up to investigations into that Times Square shootout, which resulted in one casualty. Furthermore, these allegations are particularly worrisome given current tensions between the city of New York and hip-hop. EBK is part of the drill scene in New York, which at this point has a contentious relationship with government and law enforcement.

While the Bronx rapper released plenty of music in his career so far, it seems like he gets more attention for his antics. However, that hasn’t stopped him from promoting and advocating for himself on social media. For example, he just posted on Instagram regarding this recent arrest. His photo simply has the text:
“INNOCENT!!” Then, he captioned the post with a message for fans. “ONLY GOD CAN JUDGE ME !!! BE HOME SOON !! FREE DA GUYS !!” In other posts, he teased new music coming soon and said he’ll be out in no time.

Bronx Rapper Nas EBK Arrested For Murder From Alleged Times Square Shooting

However, the rapper is also quite well-known as a YouTuber. In fact, it was his YouTube antics pranking civilians at a Shoprite in New Jersey that led to his last arrest. During a video with fellow content creator Buba100x, they harassed regular people at said Shoprite. When an employee got into an altercation with the pair, EBK pulled out what appeared to be a knife from his pocket. “Walk toward me again and I’ll violate you,” he threatened. Allegedly, he proceeded to kick the worker and quickly exit the store.

This most recent arrest should pose more questions and threats in an already tense musical scene. While many might point a finger of blame at New York drill artists themselves, many ignore the conditions and antagonizing that can exacerbate crime. Even though it’s a tough conversation, it’s clear that drill music as an art form is not to blame for individual actions and systemic circumstances of poverty and violence. Regardless, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Nas EBK.

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Ice Spice Clones Take Over Times Square

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Ice Spice clones took over Times Square last night (January 21) to promote her new EP, Like..? While the rapper certainly doesn’t need any help making waves, this stunt was pretty engaging and well-received on social media. Moreover, the Internet is discussing new clips of wig-wearing dancers on the street and pairing it with their own thoughts on the album.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: Ice Spice attends Cardi B Hosts Fashion Night Out on September 17, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

Furthermore, Like..? is a collection of some of the 23-year-old’s biggest hits like “Munch (Feelin’ U),” “Bikini Bottom,” and the recent “In Ha Mood.” Also, it includes some new tracks, namely “Princess Diana,” “Actin A Smoochie,” and “Gangsta Boo” with Lil Tjay. Even if it’s not completely new, Ice Spice’s first project sets her up for success.

Other promotional “material” for her music is her developing movements in the industry, especially when it comes to connections. When asked about her relationship with Drake, the Bronx MC said that she has no beef with the Canadian artist. After Drake seemingly dissed her on a song and unfollowed her on Instagram, people wondered what could’ve happened. Although this history is written, she did pop up at his recent show at the Apollo Theater. Things have smoothed out after all.

Regardless, a lot of people loved the Manhattan stunt. “I love creative people so much step out the box sometimes and be different,” wrote one user. However, some did joke around about it, calling the lookalikes a McDonald’s ad or an Annie flash mob. Still, others were more critical of the “marketing” behind it, speaking skeptically about what its effect truly is. Well, it started a conversation, and that’s more than many billboards or videos could say.

“Great idea but how is this suppose to make anyone listen?” one user questioned. “Marketing y’all say?! She should have also brought a billboard with a video of this on Times Square then that’s Marketing.”

What did you think of Ice Spice clones taking over Times Square to promote her new EP Like..? However you may feel, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest on Ice Spice.

French Montana Turned Times Square Into Casablanca To Celebrate Morocco’s World Cup Quarterfinals Win

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French Montana November 2022
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Ronaldo was beside himself after his Portugal squad was stunned 1-0 by Morocco in their the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match on Saturday, December 10. French Montana does not feel bad for him. The Moroccan-American rapper was already riding high from Morocco’s Cinderella run making it past Spain, but becoming the first-ever African country to compete in a men’s World Cup semifinals (as noted by ESPN) left French Montana in a state of pure euphoria.

French Montana began his celebration by trolling Ronaldo, partially captioning his first Instagram post, “Ronaldo u had your time g … it’s Morocco time lol.” He followed that up by photoshopping himself sitting across from Ronaldo and playing chess with the even more savage caption, “🇲🇦 RONALDOO 😂😆AIRPORT THIS WAY 👉🏻👉🏻”

IRL, French Montana was fully engaged in an overwhelming Times Square celebration. “Hours later after a ig post !MASHALLAHHHHH REAL LOVE ! YOU AINT NEVER SEEN THIS MANY MORROCANS [sic] IN 42nd street 🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦🇲🇦 NYC FEEL LIKE CASABLANCA RN,” the diamond-certified artist caption an Instagram video of cheering fans waving Moroccan flags. In another video, French Montana holds up the flag and says to the camera, “Morocco, we outside!”

French Montana was born in Casablanca, Morocco before his family relocated to the South Bronx in New York City when he was 13. “It was a culture shock at first. It was hard,” he told Esquire earlier this year, noting he only spoke Arabic and French at the time. He added, “I take all the pride in being from the Bronx. You could become a rapper anywhere in the world. Still, to do it in the mecca of hip-hop, where all the pillars come from, makes me even more proud.”

Morocco will try to make him the most proud on Wednesday, December 14, when they go up against the reigning World Cup champion and perennial favorite France in the semifinals. The match begins at 2 p.m. EST on FOX.