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Spirits Company Diageo Ends Association With Diddy Amid Lawsuit

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Recently Diddy sued Diageo, a spirits company that he’s been partnered with. The lawsuit claims that the company was “unwilling to treat its black partners equally.” Now according to Fader, the company has announced that they’re cutting ties with Diddy amid the ongoing lawsuit. Diddy’s suit also claims that the company sidelined “black brands” despite aiming to be an industry leader in diversity. A spokesperson for Diageo made a statement to The Independent. “Mr Combs’s bad-faith actions have clearly breached his contracts and left us no choice but to move to dismiss his baseless complaint and end our business relationship,” she said.

Diddy has been in the news for a variety of different reasons this month. For Father’s Day, he posted an emotional tribute to his late father that many fans found touching. He was also given an Apollo Icon award at the Apollo Theater’s spring benefit earlier in the month. Diddy was honored at the event alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Warby Parker.

Diddy And Diageo Cut Ties

All month Diddy has been dealing with the ongoing fallout from his son Justin Combs’ arrest. He was arrested and charged with a DUI at the start of June. In the aftermath, he and Justin’s mother Misa Hylton have engaged in an ongoing battle of words and blame for the incident. Back in May, Diddy teamed up with Fabolous and City Girls for a new single. “Act Bad” became not just a song but a theme for many to adopt this summer. It’s the second new single he’s been a part of this year following a remix of Metro Boomin’s hit song “Creepin’.”

In another unfortunate public turn for Diddy, he found himself trending on Twitter for bad reasons. People were reflecting on the bad behavior he displayed during his decades in the public eye. One tweet, in particular, went viral for predicting a “Surviving Diddy” documentary could be made similarly to R. Kelly’s. What do you think of the newest development in Diddy’s legal drama with Diageo? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Metro Boomin Trends On Twitter As Fans Praise His Output

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Very few artists in hip-hop or music in general stay as busy as Metro Boomin. After the new Young Thug album Business Is Business dropped last night fans took to Twitter to pay tribute to Metro’s grind. He has a hand in most of the songs on Thugger’s new album and some fans just couldn’t believe the consistency and persistence of his musical output. Late last year he dropped his second solo album Heroes & Villains which was packed absolutely full of stars. Future, Travis Scott, Young Thug, 21 Savage, The Weeknd, A$AP Rocky, and many more are among the album’s features.

Metro Boomin has also had one of the only hit rap songs of the year so far. His track “Creepin” with The Weeknd and 21 Savage spent most of the year so far as a top 10 hit. He scored even more commercial success with his recent soundtrack to Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. That album featured many similar collaborators as his first plus Lil Wayne, Lil Uzi Vert, Nas, 2 Chainz, and many more. The album debuted in the top 5 of the Billboard 200. That album sported some moderate hits of its own with tracks like “Annihilate” and “Calling.”

Metro Boomin’s Prolific Output

Fans aren’t just impressed by what Metro Boomin has already put out, but what he has coming next. He’s mentioned in multiple interviews that he has a collaborative album with Future coming soon. While he did walk back comments on it being “the ultimate album” fans are still excited. The record doesn’t have a release date at the moment but it could potentially arrive pretty soon.

On top of just his musical output, Metro also took his talents to the movies. He has a short but memorable cameo in Spiderman: Across The Spider-Verse. He brought his kids with him to the film’s premiere and mentioned how cool it was to be involved in the project in that way. What do you think of Metro Boomin’s output in the past few years? Tell us which of his projects is your favorite in the comment section below.

Read More: Metro Boomin Shares A Pic With Young Thug Ahead Of New Music

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Diddy Trends On Twitter As People Reflect On His Past Troubling Behaviour

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Sean Combs has been in the news a lot lately, primarily for his hot new summer single, “Act Bad” with Fabolous and the City Girls. However, he also caught our attention as a result of his eldest son, Justin Combs, being arrested for a DUI over the weekend. Since the incident hit the news cycle, the conversation around Diddy’s name has taken a noticeably negative turn, even causing him to trend on Twitter as users debate some of his past questionable antics.

For decades now, hip-hop heads and pop culture fanatics have been speculating about the “I’ll Be Missing You” artist’s sexuality. Of course, he’s denied rumours of being bisexual or gay over the years, but that hasn’t stopped the allegations from flowing. Apart from that conversation, other users are also mentioning Diddy’s past admission to introducing R&B stars like Usher to an adult lifestyle years before they were of legal age.

Read More: Yung Miami Gives Us “Act Bad” Advice While Making Out With Diddy On IG

Diddy’s Antics Raise Some Eyebrows

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends The 2023 Met Gala on May 01, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

“Diddy admitted to exposing Usher to older women, a hyper-sexual lifestyle, and trying to get him to lose his virginity when Usher was around 14/15,” one person wrote. “Lest I digress, I believe Usher’s relations with women and his life might have been different had it not been for Mr. Love,” they further speculated. Another account pointed out that the core issue many have isn’t with the father of seven’s rumoured involvement with the LGBTQ+ community.

Rather, concerned fans have a problem with him “[using] his closeted [sexuality] to take advantage of young men and women in the industry,” according to reports from various sources. “Promising things in exchange for sex/sexual dominance & favours. THAT IS THE ISSUE,” they expressed in their contribution to the ongoing debate.

Read More: Who Has Diddy Dated? 11 Women Romantically Linked To The Mogul

Twitter Debates

Keep scrolling to read the Twitter discourse unfolding about Diddy’s sexuality and rumours surrounding his past. Do you think it’s time for the New Yorker to take accountability for his actions? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Kehlani’s Something In The Water Festival Set Trends On Twitter

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Coachella is obviously one of the biggest festivals to take place in the spring and summer months, but after it ends there’s still plenty more excitement and live entertainment to be seen. This weekend, Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water is taking place in his home state of Virginia, and the lineup is seriously stacked, to say the least. Things began on Friday (April 28) with Kid Cudi headlining the Solar Stage while Mumford & Sons took over the Lunar Stage. Earlier in the day, patrons also saw NLE Choppa, Doechii, Skrillex, Wale, and Kehlani, among others.

The latter R&B diva’s set obviously made an impression, as she began trending on Twitter on Saturday (April 29). Many in attendance have been sharing beautiful snapshots they captured of the sultry vocalist on stage, while others have been uploading videos of their favourite performances from her roughly 40-minute-long setlist. Thankfully, the entire thing was on a live stream, allowing fans of Kehlani to tune into their incredible show from the comfort of home.

Kehlani Kills Their Something in the Water Performance

There were some slight technical difficulties in the beginning, but ultimately, the “Did I” hitmaker put on a show that won’t soon be forgotten. “Kehlani’s microphone stays on,” one YouTube user pointed out after watching the stream. “She’s gonna show up ad sing! So underrated.” Aside from just sounding good, ‘lani also captivated viewers with their alluring good looks and obvious glow.

Day two of the festival is officially underway, and attendees are more than excited to catch headliners Lil Wayne and Pharrell’s Phriends later this evening. Before they close things out, acts like Latto, Coi Leray, the Jonas Brothers, Lil Yachty, and Summer Walker are due to entertain the crowd. Sunday will also bring more live performances from some of our favourites, which are sure to result in more viral moments and flowers given. Scroll further to see more photos and videos from Kehlani’s time at Something in the Water. For more pop culture and music news updates, make sure to tap back in with HNHH later this weekend.

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Girll Codee Trend After “Wild ‘N Out” Performance

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During the most recent episode of Nick Cannon’s “Wild ‘N Out,” Girll Codee caught many’s attention for their performance. Moreover, they appeared in the segment “Kick ‘Em Out The Classroom,” which seems to consist of various “students” freestyling and adding phrases to a flow that either stay in the classroom or… well, you know. For those of you who aren’t familiar with that name, Girll Codee is a Brooklyn rap group consisting of femcees Shaa Biggaa and Hiii Siddity, and they made a splash for their appearance. Not only was it quite the fun segment, but they were also able to show off their rap skills.

While they’re still rising stars and making a name for themselves, Girll Codee participated in a few high-profile events and promotional opportunities. One of these was the Hot 97 Summer Jam in 2022, which brought out some of the biggest artist in the rap world. To elaborate, the lineup included Pusha T, Lil Durk, Benny The Butcher, Gunna, Fivio Foreign, City Girls, and many more. The New York duo was also on that lineup, and formed part of an exciting group of up-and-comers who might not need that title in a few months.

Girll Codee On “Wild ‘N Out”

In addition, Girll Codee also made quite the impact with their Funk Flex freestyle back in 2022. Their sharp bars, technical ability, and confidence on the mic resulted in one of the hottest freestyles of the year, and one that probably introduced many to the group. In an age where a lot of people rise to fame off of antics and virality, it’s always exciting to see what could be the next big thing manifest in the booth. Hopefully, they can capitalize off this success with some big tracks or projects that show the extent of their skill and artistry.

Regardless of whether that lands, they certainly caught a lot of eyes and ears with this “Wild ‘N Out” stint and other hot moments in the culture. If you’re looking for some tracks to get started on your Girll Codee dive, we recommend “El-Bonics,” “Luchinni (G-Mix),” and “Chaa Chaa Chaa” featuring HoodCelebrityy to start off with. In the meantime, check out these and other tracks while we see how much more they blow up. With that in mind, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on this new and exciting rap group.

Frank Ocean Trends After It Seems He’s Not Dropping Music Before Coachella

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Frank Ocean fans hoped that he would release something before his Coachella performance this weekend. However, it’s new music Friday, and seemingly nothing has popped up from the former Odd Future superstar. Still, his fanbase and the music community at large is eagerly anticipating his headlining slot at the music festival this Sunday (April 16). In fact, discussion and anticipation around the performance is so big that he started to trend on Twitter just because fans lamented he didn’t drop anything this week. That being said, there are a little over 48 hours left before he takes the Coachella stage. If there’s anything fans know about the 35-year-old, it’s that anything can happen in that timeframe.

Despite fans being mostly in the dark, they spotted some compelling hints recently of his upcoming performance. While we know nothing of a future Frank Ocean drop, some onlookers did spot a rehearsal for his Coachella slot recently. In a short social media clip that made the rounds online, you can faintly hear his track “Nights” playing on festival grounds in the distance. For anyone living near the festival desert, it must be a blessing (or a noise-complaint-prompting curse) for people to be close to the magic.

Frank Ocean Is (Almost) Silent Before Festival Return

Also, another picture surfaced online that was an edited picture of the “Pyramids” singer- but many thought it was his new look. Sporting a fuzzy beard and long-locked hair, people quickly identified that it was an edited version of a previous picture of Frank Ocean. Still, that didn’t stop people from putting all their hopes in a picture for new music. However, there was another recent public appearance that led fans to believe he was slowly coming out of his shell and into the public eye more. Fans spotted him watching Omar Apollo open for SZA during her “SOS” tour, even though that doesn’t mean much as far as his now hints towards something new.

For example, through a poster for his vinyl reissue of Blonde, he told a story that many interpreted as a hint towards new music. Basically, it revolves around “a fictitious Recording Artist” that tries to drop singles instead of albums. This mirrors Frank Ocean’s run of singles following the release of Endless and Blonde. In the end, though, it hints at the “Recording Artist” pursuing “more durational bodies of work” once again. With that in mind, log back into HNHH for the latest on Frank Ocean and check out reactions to his lack of drops before Coachella down below.

Fans React Ahead Of Coachella Performance

DJ Khaled Trends On Twitter After Viral Tweet Calling Him Fat

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Twitter’s never the place for consistently positive discourse, but negativity can become comical when it seems so confusing. That’s what’s happening right now on Twitter, as DJ Khaled is trending for a viral tweet calling him fat. Of course, it can be hard to trace original posts on the Internet, but people seem to be focusing on one tweet in particular. “Drake is retiring, Migos broken, DJ Khaled is fat, Rap game is in shambles rn,” the tweet read. Also, its author included a screenshot of Cillian Murphy holding a gun to his head in the show Peaky Blinders, which is a popular reaction meme right now.

Furthermore, a lot of people are amused at Khaled’s inclusion because, frankly, it’s not necessarily news at this point. While a lot of people took the opportunity to shame DJ Khaled, others recognized how ridiculous the comment is. “Why u gotta pack on dj Khaled like that,” one tweeter expressed. Another wrote, “Dj Khaled part outta pocket.” Still, for all the jokes and confused comments that Twitter could make, the industry titan will likely remain unfazed.

DJ Khaled’s Big Recent Moves

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 11: DJ Khaled attends the 2023 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at Biltmore Hotel on February 11, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images)

After all, he recently announced a massive partnership between We The Best Music and Def Jam. “I’m bringing my talents, and We The Best, and DJ Khaled to Def Jam Records,” he said during a press conference. “So it’s We The Best, Def Jam, and Cavalry dropping this music group, which I’m very excited [about]. Not only that, but shoutout to Sir Lucian Grainge for, you know, also giving me a major role in the Universal Music Group as a Global Creative- what do you call it? Consultant, yeah, you know what I’m saying? A Global Creative Consultant. I love that I’m going to be able to do that besides putting out my albums.”

“We’re going to be signing artists and we’re actually looking for some new A&Rs to add to the team,” he continued. “We’re going to be doing a lot of big things at We The Best and Def Jam. What I like also about this whole creative consultant thing is that I’m going to be able to touch the whole Universal Music Group. Not just in music, but in marketing, film, TV, just anything dealing with creating.” Check out reactions to his trending status down below and come back to HNHH for the latest on DJ Khaled.

Twitter Reacts To DJ Khaled Getting Fat-Shamed

Kelis Trends On Twitter After Showing Off Her Farm Outfit

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Kelis is trending on Twitter after sharing a video of herself showcasing one of her outfits while on her farm in California. Users on the website celebrated the legendary singer’s good looks and fashion sense in response to the clip.

“This is a quick farm fashion because I’m about to grill outside. I love cooking outside,” Kelis introduces the clip. She then reveals that she’s rocking stretchy jeans because she likes to “get down and dirty.” Kelis also introduces her shoes, shirt, and sweater, before adding that she also keeps a blade on her.

Kelis’ Outfit of the Day

Kelis‘ latest video comes after she recently shared her number one beauty secret with her followers, last month. In a video on Instagram, she reveals that she relies on the Rosehip & Turmeric Face Glow Oil and Skin Food moisturizer from her Bounty & Full range. “I only wear a full face when im working. So heres My trick to great makeup, i apply bounty beauty rosehip n turmeric first then i mix my foundation with skin food face cream (sic),” she wrote. “I want coverage without feeling like im wearing a mask. I want to look dewy and fresh with even translucent coverage.” Kelis also explained that she never uses powder to set her make-up. “The other trick is ZERO POWDER. Use liquid Mattefier or blotting paper but no powder. It instantly ages skin. So no thanks,” she said.

Kelis has been living on the remote farm since January 2020. She frequently posts about the farm life on her social media pages. She discussed moving to the location during an interview with Harper’s Bazaar in 2021. At the time, she explained that the farm life changed her. “You change. I came out here with a completely different idea of what was going to happen,” she said, before adding, “I thought I was going to be cute. I really thought I was going to have cute farm things, and I was going to be cute. That is not the case.” Check out fans’ responses to Kelis’ latest farm video below.

Fans’ Responses

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Akon Clowned For His Hair Piece

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So many people online are clowning Akon for his hair in a recent picture with Fat Joe and Ja Rule in Dubai. Moreover, the aforementioned MCs posted a pic of them together on Instagram, although Akon hasn’t posted anything yet. While they couldn’t comment on his account, people took to other corners of social media to joke about the singer’s hairstyle.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – NOVEMBER 13: Akon performs during Friday Jams Live at Western Springs Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Dave Simpson/WireImage)

Ja Rule captioned the pic with “Yesterdays Price… #ICONN #Vibes,” whereas Fat Joe wrote “DUBAI LEGENDS ONLY” and tagged his companions. Given that Akon recently criticized American performers, the link-up seems strange or, at the very least, random. Still, that’s not what people are saying about the post.

Moreover, one user tweeted: “Rule got a thin crust mustache, Akon’s toupee is bananas and Fat Joe’s beard looks spray painted. My legends are aging gracefully.”

Furthermore, Twitter is full of gems like these. So many people are comparing his hair to Lego pieces, glued hair, hats, beanies, and making a whole host of other jokes. While many cooked him up in quote retweets, some made remarks about his recent controversial statements.

“Seeing Akon’s hair makes all his dumb ass statements over the past few years make a lot more sense SMFH,” one user wrote. Moreover, he caught flack for suggesting that family events aren’t that important to attend when talking about Nick Cannon.

“Who gives a f**k about a recital?” Akon asked in an interview. “No, seriously. Listen, my job is to raise my kids, to be responsible, to be understanding, to protect their mother, to give a hand with their father, and to assist with family planning, and to be responsible adults.”

Furthermore, in the same conversation, he made the comments about Black American performers compared to African performers that caused outrage.

“[They’re] wobbling, pants hanging half down, bored as hell, half asleep ‘cause they high as hell on stage. But [in] Africa, we wake up in the morning. Look at these YouTube clips of all these kids from Uganda. Like these kids are performers. So for us, it comes natural.”

Still, what do you think of Akon’s crazy hair that has people in tears on Twitter right now? However you may feel, let us know in the comments and check out some more reactions down below. Also, as always, log back into HNHH for the latest viral moments and celebrity goofs.

Erykah Badu & Daughter Puma Curry Show Off Body In New Pictures

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Erykah Badu and her daughter Puma Curry just wowed social media with a couple of pictures together. In the pics swirling around Twitter and Instagram, they look back at the camera and show off their behinds. While it’s not the first time that Badu has shown pride in it, people are loving the mother-daughter energy.

MIAMI BEACH, FL – NOVEMBER 30: Erykah Badu attends DesignMiami/ on November 30th, 2022 in Miami Beach Florida. (Photo by Manny Hernandez/Getty Images)

“Erykah Badu and her daughter Puma with the flex showing us it’s all in the genes, LITERALLY!” an account wrote via Twitter. Many people agreed with this sentiment online, even if some questioned taking booty pics with your mom. “I don’t know if I would take a picture of backshots with my mama though that is extra,” one user replied.

While the Dallas star’s daughter is all grown-up, she did help another soul singer bring twins into the world. In fact, Badu confirmed that Summer Walker had twins and was there for her in the process. Afterwards, Walker thanked her and her other loved ones for their support.

Also, Curry actually helped Badu in that process, as well. In the Instagram post that the 51-year-old made announcing the twins, she shouted out her daughter, who was also there to help.

“Peace peace… MEET THE WELCOMING COMMITTEE,” the “On & On” singer wrote. “Mother – Daughter DOULA duty. Today I am training a very capable doula who is shadowing me while we assist a mommy in labor with twins. @pumacurry I’m so proud of [you] and I really really like you. A doula must be like water. Follow your instincts. – Mama Badoula – (We are listening to alpha wave [frequencies] on noise cancellation.”

Meanwhile, these new pictures might just cement them as a power duo for the foreseeable future. After all, Badu just dropped a remix of Sade’s “Love Is Stronger Than Pride” on her birthday. Furthermore, maybe the Neo-soul icon has something on the horizon, or maybe she just casually wanted to drive fans crazy with her girl.

Still, what do you think of Erykah Badu, her daughter Puma Curry, and their viral booty pictures? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments and peep some more reactions down below. Also, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest viral moments from your favorite celebrities.