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Ralo Celebrates Young Dolph’s 39th Birthday With Moving Tribute

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Ralo shared a series of videos of himself celebrating what would’ve been Young Dolph’s 39th birthday on his Instagram Story, Friday night, followed by a tribute post the next day. In doing so, he reflected on the tragic death of the rapper and ensured his family had a blast at the event.

“It’s a real n***a birthday and yawl know he living through us we need 1000 dolphins [dolphin emojis] under every post today,” he wrote. “We won’t ever let you die #EVER we had a ball for you last night. Yo momma enjoyed herself, the bros gave each other nothing but love. Daddy Yo the realest. Key Glock you know how coming about you boy. @qcmceo_p They won’t ever turn me against you. ‘YOUNG DOLPH REST IN PEACE YOU KNOW I SCREAM THAT SH*T EVERY WEEK, DO THIS SH*T TO I D.I.E. IMA REPERSENT THAT P.R.E.’”

Read More: Ralo Honors Young Dolph’s Memory In New Instagram Post: “I Was Your Real Friend”

Young Dolph Performs In College Park, Georgia

COLLEGE PARK, GEORGIA – AUGUST 23: Rapper Young Dolph performs on stage during the Parking Lot Concert series at Gateway Center Arena on August 23, 2020 in College Park, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Fans in the comments section shared love for the late rapper as well with plenty leaving behind countless dolphin emojis. “This what i like to see !!! Real n****s big sharks not them little yes boys ..,” one user commented on the post. Another wrote: “Da big street legend rap legend [goat emoji] happy PRE day. Happy Birthday.” Check out the full posts below.

Ralo Pays Tribute To Young Dolph

 
 
 
 
 
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It’s not the first time Ralo has paid tribute to Dolph on Instagram either. Back in November, he wrote: “I’ma hold you down [no] matter what a mf say. I was your real friend and still is. I damn near cry every time I think about you…” Be on the lookout for further updates on Ralo on HotNewHipHop.

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Foolio’s Mother Gets Late Rapper’s Face Tattooed On Her Arm

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In June of this year, Foolio was fatally shot while celebrating his 26th birthday, leaving fans and loved ones devastated. Of course, the Jacksonville rapper’s mother Sandrikas Mays is especially heartbroken by the unexpected loss. Earlier this week, she even decided to pay tribute to her late son by getting his portrait tattooed on her left forearm. The tattoo artist, Power, shared a clip of the new ink on Instagram.

“Share! Was a pleasure @julio_foolio I built it based on if you’d get it yourself,” the artist wrote. “Hilltop will be on top once it heals.” The intricate piece is sure to serve as a constant reminder of Foolio, and all that he managed to accomplish in his short life. This isn’t the only way Mays plans to honor his legacy, however.

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Sandrikas Mays Honors Her Son With Intricate New Ink

Shortly after Foolio’s passing, she took to Instagram to announce that there’s a documentary about him in the works. “RIP Son … Charles Jones II ‘Foolio'[.] The ‘Real’ Life Story Documentary Coming Soon,” she wrote at the time. “The story that only I can tell because I know the Truths from the Fakes, I think Im the ‘ONLY’ mother that keep it Real while MOST others know dam well what was going on with their OWN sons, this been going on since 2014-2015.”

A release date for the documentary has yet to be announced. Mays went on to thank the fellow artists who believed in Foolio ahead of his death, including Young Thug and Zaytoven. What do you think of Foolio’s mother honoring him with a tattoo tribute on her arm? Are you looking forward to seeing the documentary about his life? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Gillie Da Kid Misses His Late Son On 1-Year Anniversary Of His Death

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Gillie Da Kid shared a post for his late son, YNG Cheese, on the one-year anniversary of his death, Saturday. Sharing a video billboard he and his family had put up in New York City in honor of the date, he wrote in the caption: “Long Live Cheese [crying emoji]. Miss u kid #WeGotChase.” The 25-year-old rapper was killed in Philadelphia in a triple shooting that injured two others.

In the comments section of Gillie’s post, plenty of fans shared supportive messages. “God bless you Gillie,” one user wrote. “I been watching you since get down on da ground sh*t was.” Another top comment reads: “Keep up the great work Gillie. Continued prayers to you and your family champ.” His podcast co-host, Wallo, also popped up with a pair of emojis.

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Gillie Da Kid & Wallo Attend Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party

Gillie Da Kid and Wallo at Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party held at Marquee Dayclub Las Vegas at The Cosmopolitan on February 10, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)

It took Gillie several days before he opened up about the incident publically. On July 29th 2023, he eventually posted on Instagram: “I Miss u like $h*t Dev My heart will forever have a Black hole in it but u know ur father gotta be strong to hold the family up. Thanks 4 all the support from family, friends, and all of my followers y’all really helping me get thru these ruff times Me and my family appreciate and love y’all [blue heart emoji]. Rest Well dev and watch over us u know I got chase [crying emoji] love u Cheese [five crying emojis].” Check out his latest tribute below.

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Fans aren’t the only ones to reach out to Gillie in the time since his son’s passing. Many other voices in hip-hop including Killer Mike, Pusha T, and more have shared messages online. Be on the lookout for further updates on Gillie Da Kid on HotNewHipHop.

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Cardi B & Offset Celebrate Kulture’s Sixth Birthday With Adorable Photo Tributes

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It goes without saying that it’s been a busy few months for Cardi B and Offset. Aside from some ups and downs on the relationship front, they’ve both also been hard at work on new music. Regardless, they each took the time to celebrate their daughter Kulture’s sixth birthday earlier this week, sharing some adorable tributes with their social media followers.

Cardi took to X with a side-by-side of Kulture as an infant, and now as a child, all dressed up in what appears to be her extravagant birthday look. “My baby really six,” she captioned the post alongside two teary-eyed emojis. “Like how?” Offset later hopped on Instagram with a similar message, revealing that they both are blown away by how fast their daughter seems to be growing up.

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Cardi B Shares Throwback Photo For Kulture’s Sixth Birthday

“Happy birthday my princess kulture,” the former Migos member began. “My special angel big 6 so fast I couldn’t believe it I love you so much happy birthday happy birthday happy birthday !!!!!” To go along with his heartfelt message, he also shared a shot of the birthday girl dressed to the nines, as well as a couple of photos of her in her father’s arms.

Of course, social media users can’t get enough of the parents’ sweet posts. They’re sharing their own birthday messages to Kulture, praising her mother and father for their parenting skills, and noting how much the elementary schooler looks like both of them. “Enjoy your special day,” one fan tells Kulture in Offset’s comments section. “Your kid really your clone!!” someone else writes in Cardi’s replies.

Offset Wishes Kulture A Happy Birthday

What do you think of Cardi B and Offset celebrating their daughter Kulture’s sixth birthday? What about their adorable social media tributes? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Usher Finally Speaks On Controversial BET Awards Tribute

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Usher had a massive day at the 2024 BET Awards over the weekend (Sunady, June 30), taking the stage to accept his Lifetime Achievement Award. However, everything surrounding him at the ceremony faced some scrutiny, including audio issues during his speech and the performance tribute to him. Folks thought that the female-led and near-17-minute-long homage from Childish Gambino, Keke Palmer, Summer Walker, Coco Jones, Marsha Ambrosius, Chlöe, Tinashe, Teyana Taylor, Victoria Monét, and Latto could’ve included other male singers, while others thought that it accurately represented the Atlanta-based superstar’s influence and the state of R&B today.

Regardless of any backlash, Usher sent some very appreciative social media messages to his fans, to BET, and to his tribute’s performers, so it looks like he’s just grateful for the ride. “Reflecting on the incredible evening and mannn let me just say how grateful I am to @bet @betawards for the lifetime achievement award [prayer hands emoji],” he posted to his Instagram Story recently. “But I want to take a moment and give a very, very special thank U to these tremendously talented entertainers that graced the stage during my tribute. y’all did the DAMN thing!!! It was so amazing to witness each of your talents through the eyes of my own journey… thank U [heart emoji].”

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Usher Praises His BET Awards Tribute In One Of His Social Media Messages

“My tribute was amazing mannn…” Usher also added via Twitter about the BET Awards performance. “thank U to each and every one involved in the making of this moment [prayer hands emoji].” Meanwhile, here’s what BET had to say to him as an apology for his speech’s audio issues. “Celebrating global icon Usher on our stage with a star-studded tribute and having him accept his award with a heartfelt speech was an honor,” a spokesperson relayed. “Due to an audio malfunction during the live telecast, portions of his speech were inadvertently muted. We extend our sincere apologies to Usher as we couldn’t be more grateful for his participation in culture’s biggest night. Fans can catch his full uninterrupted speech across BET platforms and tonight’s encore on BET.”

“We’ve got to be willing to forgive,” Usher said during the acceptance speech. “We’ve got to be willing to be open. I’m telling you, you’re standing before a man who had to forgive a man who never showed up, ever. And look what I made with it. Look what I was able to ‘usher’ in. But that’s what’s real. That’s what makes us human. That’s what makes us women and men.”

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Chloe Bailey’s Explosive Usher Tribute Leaves Fans In Awe After 2024 BET Awards

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Last night, various artists graced the stage at the 2024 BET Awards for a tribute to Usher in honor of the hitmaker’s well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Award. Latto, Teyana Taylor, Childish Gambino, Tinashe, Keke Palmer, Summer Walker, Chloe Bailey, and more took part in the fun celebration of his decades-long career with renditions of some of his biggest hits.

Chloe’s cover of “Good Kisser” has since gone particularly viral, as social media users share their reactions to the explosive performance. While some are praising the 26-year-old songstress for her unforgettable stage presence, others have been reminded of her serious vocal abilities, and are thrilled by her song choice.

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Chloe Bailey Teases Trouble In Paradise

“Chloe is a mf BEASTTTT on stage! they KNEW to give my sister ‘Good Kisser,’” one X user says of the tribute. “She breathes LIFE into these damn award shows RESPECT CHLOE BAILEY,” someone else writes. Chloe is also currently gearing up to unleash her sophomore album, Trouble In Paradise, and this performance has fans more eager than ever to hear what she has up her sleeve.

An official release date for the project has yet to be confirmed, though it’s expected to drop sometime this summer. She even teased the upcoming LP at the awards show, revealing she was heavily inspired by the Caribbean. As for what fans can expect to hear, she told Billboard “Afrobeats-inspired island vibes.”

Fans React To Chloe Bailey’s “Good Kisser” Performance

What did you think of Chloe Bailey’s performance of Usher’s “Good Kisser” at the 2024 BET Awards? What about all the praise she’s receiving for it online? Are you looking forward to hearing what she has to offer on her upcoming album, Trouble In Paradise? Share your thoughts in the comments section, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check out some social media users’ reactions to the impressive performance down below.

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Cardi B’s Princess Diana Tribute Has Fans Theorizing About Her Next Album

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Cardi B recreated an iconic outfit from the late Princess Diana and in turn, has fans looking for clues about her highly-anticipated sophomore album. In a picture of her look, Cardi rocks a vintage Harvard sweatshirt above grey shorts with a pair of sunglasses on. She holds a black bag and is flaunting a pair of Jordans on her feet.

“The cover art of sza’s ‘sos’ references Princess Diana…,” one user pointed out. Another wrote: “Who else is trying to find a hidden album hint in these pictures?” One fan cited an article from Vogue. “According to Vogue, The photo that Cardi B remade was taken in 1997 and the caption under the picture was… ‘Fresh out of the gym and still looking polished owing to her muted sportswear and top handle tote,’” they noted.

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Cardi B Attends Hollywood Unlocked’s Impact Awards

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 21: Cardi B. attends Hollywood Unlocked’s Fourth Annual Impact Awards at The Beverly Hilton on June 21, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)

Fans have been waiting on a sophomore album from Cardi since she dropped her debut, Invasion of Privacy, all the way back in 2018. While she’s finally confirmed that the project will be dropping at some point this year, she did briefly go back on that promise in a post on X (formerly Twitter). In May, she wrote: “Anyway NO album this year I don’t care I’m relaxing this year .. Dropping these features I already committed to and traveling and enjoying my summer.” She’s since deleted the post after her team confirmed to Rolling Stone that the project is still coming. Check out the latest photos of Cardi B below.

Cardi B Channels Princess Diana

Cardi’s latest outfit isn’t the only one she’s made headlines with this month. Her oversized look for the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards had fans spreading pregnancy rumors on social media. Be on the lookout for further updates on Cardi B on HotNewHipHop.

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Havoc Pens Heartfelt Tribute To Prodigy On Anniversary Of His Death

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Havoc and Prodigy changed hip-hop. As Mobb Deep, they perfected the hardcore East Coast sound. They also sold three million records in the process, making them one of the most respected duos in the genre’s history. Havoc and Prodigy also found success as solo artists, but the latter’s life was tragically cut short by sickle cell disease. Prodigy died on June 20, 2017 at the age of 42. A lot of time has passed, but Havoc is still paying respects to his former partner.

Havoc took to Instagram on June 20 to honor Prodigy’s memory. He posted various photos of him and Prodigy over the years, along with a heartfelt caption. “Missing my brother,” he wrote. “Today marks 7 years, feels like just yesterday we were rocking them stages and reflecting on our journey.” The rapper followed up this post with a second. A simpler post, with only one photo and one phrase, but emotional nonetheless. “Day one’s,” he wrote under a photo of the two rappers as children. This isn’t the firs time Havoc has spoken highly of his partner in public.

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Havoc And Prodigy Were Childhood Friends

The rapper was questioned by TMZ shortly after Prodigy’s death and asked to make a statement. he made it clear that he needed time to grief. “I’m still f**ked up,” he admitted. “I can’t even listen to ‘Shook Ones’ or any songs. I can hardly look at the pictures… [we] met when I was 15. I’m 43 right now.. I still can’t believe it.” Havoc was continued to brandish and celebrated Mobb Deep’s legacy in the years since Prodigy’s passing. Especially when it comes to the anniversaries of seminal albums like The Infamous.

Havoc, who considers himself to be lyrically masterful, told Billboard that Prodigy outshined him on their breakthrough release. He does maintain, however, that he got Prodigy on the album before. “The whole album he stepped his game up,” Havoc conceded. “[When] we were on Juvenile Hell, I thought I was the lyricist of the group. When we started working on The Infamous album… as time went on I said ‘goddam, this dude is a animal.’” In 2023, Havoc announced that a new Mobb Deep album would be released with previously unheard Prodigy verses.

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Havoc Pens Heartfelt Tribute To Prodigy On Anniversary Of His Death

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Havoc and Prodigy changed hip-hop. As Mobb Deep, they perfected the hardcore East Coast sound. They also sold three million records in the process, making them one of the most respected duos in the genre’s history. Havoc and Prodigy also found success as solo artists, but the latter’s life was tragically cut short by sickle cell disease. Prodigy died on June 20, 2017 at the age of 42. A lot of time has passed, but Havoc is still paying respects to his former partner.

Havoc took to Instagram on June 20 to honor Prodigy’s memory. He posted various photos of him and Prodigy over the years, along with a heartfelt caption. “Missing my brother,” he wrote. “Today marks 7 years, feels like just yesterday we were rocking them stages and reflecting on our journey.” The rapper followed up this post with a second. A simpler post, with only one photo and one phrase, but emotional nonetheless. “Day one’s,” he wrote under a photo of the two rappers as children. This isn’t the firs time Havoc has spoken highly of his partner in public.

Read More: Remembering Prodigy Of Mobb Deep

Havoc And Prodigy Were Childhood Friends

The rapper was questioned by TMZ shortly after Prodigy’s death and asked to make a statement. he made it clear that he needed time to grief. “I’m still f**ked up,” he admitted. “I can’t even listen to ‘Shook Ones’ or any songs. I can hardly look at the pictures… [we] met when I was 15. I’m 43 right now.. I still can’t believe it.” Havoc was continued to brandish and celebrated Mobb Deep’s legacy in the years since Prodigy’s passing. Especially when it comes to the anniversaries of seminal albums like The Infamous.

Havoc, who considers himself to be lyrically masterful, told Billboard that Prodigy outshined him on their breakthrough release. He does maintain, however, that he got Prodigy on the album before. “The whole album he stepped his game up,” Havoc conceded. “[When] we were on Juvenile Hell, I thought I was the lyricist of the group. When we started working on The Infamous album… as time went on I said ‘goddam, this dude is a animal.’” In 2023, Havoc announced that a new Mobb Deep album would be released with previously unheard Prodigy verses.

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Kendrick Lamar Honors 2Pac With Matching Outfit & $600K Chain At “The Pop Out”

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Kendrick Lamar’s recent “Pop Out” at the Forum in LA was undoubtedly impressive, and it appears as though he paid tribute to one of the iconic artists who inspired him with his onstage outfit. During the show, Kendrick rocked a bright red hoodie with a white t-shirt underneath, as well as a matching red hat. This is strikingly similar to the look 2Pac wore for his performance at the 1994 Source Awards.

To complete his 2Pac-inspired fit, Kendrick even sported a massive diamond cross chain, which is also similar to the one the late icon wore at the awards show. Jeweler Ben Baller recently chatted with TMZ Hip Hop about the eye-catching piece, revealing that Kendrick reached out to him last week looking for something to wear for the show. He claims that he wasn’t aware of its connection to 2Pac at first, but was friends with him before his 1996 death, making it an ideal collab.

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Kendrick Lamar Rocks 2Pac-Inspired Look At LA Show

Reportedly, the chain Kendrick wore is worth a whopping $600K, which is certainly no small chunk of change. He also rocked a $150K Cuban link, meaning that all together, his jewelry alone was $750K. Obviously, the hitmaker went all out, and fans can’t blame him. Aside from the hundreds of thousands of fans tuning in to watch the show, he was joined by several of his celebrity peers onstage. Dr. Dre, YG, Tyler, The Creator, and many more made appearances.

He performed his hit “Not Like Us” five times too, truly driving his message home after his viral feud with Drake. As for Ben Baller, he said he didn’t pick a side amid the beef, and that he’s still friends with Drizzy despite providing Kendrick with the 2Pac-inspired chain. What do you think of Kendrick Lamar paying tribute to 2Pac with his “Pop Out” look? Are you surprised? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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