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Michael Jackson’s Nephew Thanks Will Smith For Slapping Chris Rock

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In Chris Rock’s new Netflix special, Selective Outrage, the comedian brazenly compared the late King of Pop to convicted R&B singer R Kelly. He joked that they committed the “same crime”, but only one was subject to outrage.

Michael Jackson’s nephew, Taj Jackson called Rock a bully for his extremely false joke.

Taj took to Twitter to call Chris Rock a “bully” and thanked Will Smith for slapping him at the 2022 Oscars.

“Chris Rock has used my family as punching bags for his entire career.Yet I am supposed to feel bad for him getting slapped and humiliated on the Oscars”, Jackson wrote.
Taj who was an original group member in the group 3T, proceeded to make a list of three things he had to say to Chris Rock: “After seeing a new clip of him attacking my dead uncle in the first minutes of his ‘Retaliation-I’m still relevant’ special, I have 3 things to say.”

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  1. “What did my family ever do to you to warrant these decades of harassment and your constant bullying disguise as jokes?”
  2. “Just because you were bullied early on in life doesn’t give you the excuse to bully others now”
  3. “Thank you Will Smith”

Whew. Do you think Chris Rock was out of line?

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Common’s “Silo” Series Trailer Lands Via Apple TV+

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Whether Common is onstage or onscreen, his talent always shines through. The rapper and actor has added another television project to his already extensive resume, proving his ability to transcend industries flawlessly. Common took to his Instagram on Tuesday (March 7) to share a teaser of Silo, where he stars alongside Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Rashida Jones, and David Oyelowo. This star-studded cast also boasts Harriet Walter, Chinaza Uche, and Avi Nash and will premiere on Apple TV+ on May 5th.

Alongside the trailer, the 50-year-old wrote, “I’m so honored and excited to be a part of this great piece of art. I’m equally excited for y’all to see it. ‘Silo’ is special. It’s got something.” As showcased in the preview, the dystopian series follows the residents of a post-apocalyptic community restricted to living in an underground silo. Directed by Morten Tyldum, the show is based on Hugh Howey’s book series of the same name.

Common Says “‘Silo’ Is Special”

Silo doesn’t mark Common’s first notable acting role. In fact, the “When We Move” rapper already holds a significant list of films and television roles under his belt, including The Informer, Never Have I Ever, and Hunter Killer. The talented artist also dipped his feet into theatre last year, with his Broadway debut in Between Riverside and Crazy. In an interview with Pix 11, he noted how he always “dreamed” about performing on stage. “When I got this role, I called my mother like I had gotten my first record contract. Haha! It was that much joy,” Common enthusiastically reflected.

Even with two other film projects underway (Fool’s Paradise and Breathe), Common hasn’t neglected his musical roots. In fact, last year he composed the soundtrack to Ramy Youssef’s Mo alongside Karriem Riggins and Patrick Warren, which resulted in a short and jazzy collection of 13 instrumental songs. Additionally, the South Side rapper joined forces with Bonny Gonz on “Outcome X,” which dropped last October. Regardless of what project this Grammy award winner puts his hands on, it’s likely that the resulting art will amount to gold. For more news on hip-hop and pop culture, stay in touch with HNHH.

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Nick Cannon’s Baby-Related Announcement Is So Much Stranger Than You Thought — And Kevin Hart’s Involved

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Fans thought Nick Cannon was going to announce a new baby. Instead, they’re getting a game show with Kevin Hart about making babies.

Let me back up.

Yesterday, the rapper-turned-TV-host — who has a reputation for being kind of a baby-making machine, fathering 12 kids with six different women — teased an upcoming announcement with wording that had fans nervous for lucky number 13. Instead, the announcement turned out to be so much weirder than anyone could have thought.

Instead of a new child, Cannon shared a trailer for a new game show on E! Network with Kevin Hart playing off of his reputation by having women compete with each other for a strange (and borderline gross, let’s be honest) grand prize: The honor of becoming Nick’s seventh baby mama. It’s like The Bachelor, I guess, except skipping the love/romance/marriage part and getting straight to the child support. No wonder he has so many jobs.

Joining Nick in this … ahem … endeavor is fellow comic Kevin Hart, who was among the many voices teasing his good buddy about his
prolificity last year, trolling him with a billboard giving away his phone number for “fatherhood advice” and sending him a vending machine full of condoms. Judging from the trailer, the competition will be quite zany and extend the comedic pairs’ long prank war. Check it out below.

Nick Cannon’s “Who’s Having My Baby?” Game Show Coming This Spring

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Fatherhood is no joke for Nick Cannon, who openly is the dad to 12 children. On Tuesday (March 7), the Wild ‘n Out host announced his next big arrival via Instagram. His Who’s Having My Baby? series will drop on E! this spring. Hosted by Kevin Hart, this “mother of all gameshows” puts Cannon in the hot seat. Hart tells the 42-year-old in the teaser, “you’re going to get some contestants that want to have your baby.” Although the concept of the show still remains a mystery, Cannon can be seen in the promo hinting at an “eenie, meenie, minie, mo” situation amongst the female players.

It’s no secret that Cannon likes to live on the wild side, initiating Hart to jokingly give him a condom vending machine during their 2021 prank wars. The “Dream Girl” rapper has welcomed a dozen babies over the past 11 years. Despite being married to Mariah Carey from 2008 to 2016, the duo only share two children, 11-year-old fraternal twins Monroe and Moroccan. Cannon has five other baby mamas, who have collectively brought him the remainder of his children: Golden Sagon (6), Powerful Queen (2), Zion Mixolydian (1), Zillion Heir (1), Legendary Love (7 months), Rise Messiah (5 months), Onyx Ice Cole (5 months), Beautiful Zeppelin (3 months), Halo Marie (2 months). He also had a son named Zen, who tragically passed away in 2021 from brain cancer.

Cannon’s New Series Is The “Mother Of All Gameshows”

Cannon recently opened up about managing fatherhood on top of his career endeavors in his February interview with Entertainment Tonight. The California native noted how his legacy development is for his kids to inherit. When asked whether he’s done with adding on his existing soccer-team-sized family, he responded, “yeah, yeah [laughs] yeah. God decides when we’re done [laughs] but I believe I definitely got my hands full. And I’m so focused. I’m locked in. But when I’m 85, you never know. I might.”

Even though 12 kids may seem like a lot to handle, especially five being under the age of one, Cannon notes how it’s a “blessing.” “Hopefully because of what I am able to do, my kids can do whatever they want to do,” the television personality explains, adding “let’s start talking about it now so we can help your dreams come true.” For news on hip-hop and pop culture, be sure to check out HNHH.

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Jim Jones Teases Dipset TV Show

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Jim Jones teased working on a TV series that will detail the rise of the legendary New York rap group, The Diplomats. Jones hinted at the show during an interview on DJ Self’s Apt. 5H talk show. He says that the group was “young, dumb and stupid” during their come up, but had a “ball” doing it.

“You got a talk show, I’m about to give you the Dipset 5H TV series,” Jim told DJ Self during the interview. “I think I’ma do that ‘cause the shit that went on in 5H before we became the players we were, you n****s need to see. We was reckless. Young, dumb and stupid, but we was having a ball.”

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(L-R) Freekey Zekey, Jim Jones, Cam’ron and Juelz Santana of Dipset perform during The Dipset Reunion at Hammerstein Ballroom on November 26, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

The new interview isn’t the first time that Dipset have referenced a potential TV show regarding their story. During a Q&A session with media personality Wayno in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his album Come Home With Me, Cam’ron confirmed that they’d been approached for a similar idea. “They offered us deals before or offered me deals as well. I rather shoot it with my money, my way,” Cam said at the time. “They’ll come to you like, ‘Yo, we’ll give you a percentage of the Diplomat movie.’ And I’m like, ‘Ok, what’s the percentage?’ And they’re like, ‘We’ll give you 10, 15 percent.’ How you going to give me 10 percent of my story? That shit don’t even be making no sense to me sometimes. I’m like, ‘Aight, I’ll fund it and y’all take the 10 percent and do distribution.’ But they’re not used to n****s talking to them like that.”

The Diplomats originally formed back in the 1990s with Cam’ron, Jim Jones, and Freekey Zekey. They later added Juelz Santana to the team in 1999 and landed a record deal with JAY-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records in 2001. They released a number of the biggest hits from the 2000s including “Dipset Anthem,” “I Really Mean It,” and many more.

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Chris Rock’s “Selective Outrage” Defended By Leslie Jones, D.L. Hughley, Jimmy Kimmel

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He certainly didn’t hold back during his latest comedy special, and Chris Rock is feeling the heat. Nearly one year after being slapped on the Oscars stage, Rock reveals Selective Outrage, where he had Will Smith in his crosshairs. Smith was widely vilified for assaulting Rock on an international platform, but he has repeatedly shared his remorse over his actions. Smith has released statements, apologies, and even sat down with Red Table Talk to discuss mental health and healing.

However, that didn’t move Rock, and he targeted Smith in his special. He talked about Jada Pinkett Smith’s “entanglement” with August Alsina, referred to Will as “Suge Smith,” and went in about being assaulted in front of a crowd of white people. It earned both praise and pushback. Several of Rock’s famous friends have come to his defense.

Leslie Jones Stands for Comedy, Kimmel Is Proud Of Rock

Leslie Jones reacted by responding to an Instagram comment. The social media user suggested that it was time for Rock to move forward. “Y’all forget he got slapped in front of the world yo! His kids, his mama, peers EVERYONE!” wrote Jones. “I wonder how y’all muthaf**kas would handle that! And he is A COMEDIAN this is his way of expressing it. If he sang he would write a song. Cause it’s a painful thing that happen.” She went on to call people “hypocrites” and told them to “shut the f*ck up.”

Jimmy Kimmel also spoke with PEOPLE and said he hopes that Rock and Smith will move past this. He admitted that he hadn’t spoken with Smith, but he communicated with Rock. “I mean, to be slapped in the face and to stay that cool is something that Chris should be proud of,” Kimmel said. “Chris’ grandchildren, I hope, will still be proud of that when he’s dead and gone.”

D.L. Hughley Thinks Chris Rock Deserves To Speak His Truth

Rock has another ally in D.L. Hughley, who went after people who didn’t think the scandal needed to be rehashed. “That happened to HIM, to CHRIS… and the ENTIRE WORLD got to weigh in and talk trash and make jokes and ‘shoulda, woulda, coulda’ the whole damn thing to death,” said Hughley. “OTHER COMEDIANS have bits about it, it was an opener for most of us. The ONE PERSON YOU NEVER HEARD FROM ABOUT IT WAS CHRIS!!

“So NOW, that HE decides to address it on HIS TIME, people have the audacity to say: ‘he’s bitter… Why is he still talking about that… let it go… or the best one WE’VE MOVED ON’. So YOU got to speak on it but he can’t??? Y’all are a straight f*n trip. Congratulations @chrisrock YOU DID THE DAMN THANG!! #TeamDL.”

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Chris Rock’s Michael Jackson Pedophile Joke Slammed By King Of Pop’s Nephew

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After enduring the embarrassment that came with last year’s “Slapgate,” Chris Rock had an undeniably huge opportunity to tell his side of the story this month. The comedian teamed up with Netflix for his latest comedy special, which spanned two and a half hours, and has already earned the Rush Hour actor significant backlash. Most of the criticism is coming from those accusing him of “punching down on Black women” for making disparaging comments about Meghan Markle and calling Jada Pinkett Smith a “bitch” on more than one occasion.

Elsewhere in the standup set, Rock made comments about the late Michael Jackson that aren’t sitting well with many viewers. “I’m all for social justice, I’m all for marginalized people getting they rights,” he says in the circulating clip. “The thing I have a problem with is… the selective outrage. Selective outrage! You know what I’m talking about! One person does something and gets cancelled, and somebody else does the exact same thing… Nothing!”

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The 57-year-old continues, “You know what I’m talking about. You know, like the kind of people that play Michael Jackson songs, but won’t play R. Kelly.” At this point, a rumble of laughter is heard moving through the crowd, causing Rock to smile wide. “Same crime! One of ’em just got better songs. I play ‘Startin’ Something’ and it’s a party, but I play ‘Bump and Grind’ and you an activist,” he adds as the audience laughs on.

While Rock obviously got the laugh he was looking for on stage, online the response has been far less kind. In fact, the King of Pop’s nephew, Taj Jackson, loudly called the comedian out on Monday (March 6) before thanking the Gemini Man actor for slapping him. “Chris Rock has used my family as punching bags for his entire career,” the 49-year-old alleged in a tweet.

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“Yet I am supposed to feel bad for him getting slapped and humiliated [at] the Oscars. After seeing a new clip of him attacking my dead uncle in the first minutes of his ‘retaliation – I’m still relevant’ special, I have three things to say,” Jackson’s rant went on. “1. What did my family ever do to you to warrant these decades of harassment and your constant bullying [disguised] as jokes?”

For his second point, the former 3T member reminded Rock that, just because he experienced bullying as a child doesn’t give him the right to tear down others now. Jackson ended with, “3. Thank you, Will Smith,” seemingly praising the embattled actor for slapping the comedian nearly a year ago. Do you think that Chris’ comments about MJ were out of line? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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Tyler Perry Vying For Ownership Of BET: Report

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Director and producer Tyler Perry is in talks with Paramount Global to purchase a majority stake in its BET business. Back in 2000, Paramount (Viacom at the time) purchased the BET Network for 2.3 billion dollars. The entertainment mogul currently owns a minority stake in the company which includes BET and VH1. He produces much of the content on BET and the streaming service BET+, which he helped launch in 2019. So what does it mean if Tyler Perry owns BET?

Perry has a deep history with BET, which was the first cable network to cater to Black audiences. He has multiple shows on the network and its streaming service including, Sistas, The Oval, and the latest Zatima. With control over a widely distributed cable channel, ownership in the company would give him expansion into the media space. For Perry, the deal would solidify a digital imprint for his content.

Tyler Perry In Talks To Buy Majority Stake In BET

Additionally, Paramount would acquire the cash to spend on programming for Paramount+ and Pluto TV, its free ad-supported streaming service. Bryon Allen, The Weather Channel owner, is also in talks to purchase a majority stake in the company. A representative for the mogul reports that he is pursuing the acquisition of the network. The sources added that if a deal closes, Paramount expects to maintain a minority stake in the business, as well as a commercial relationship. Producers Kenya Barris and Rashida Jones are reportedly minority shareholders in BET Studios. BET Media Group is run by its CEO Scott Mills.

The Wall Street Journal reports that “The decision to consider selling a majority stake of the assets, which cater primarily to Black audiences, is part of [Paramount’s] effort to shore up resources to bolster its flagship Paramount+ streaming service and its advertiser-supported free streaming platform Pluto TV”. Earlier this year, Paramount announced a rebrand, combining Showtime with Paramount, merging the two into its streamer Paramount+. The move led to drastic leadership changes and layoffs company-wide. Let us know what you think of this, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the entertainment world.

Chris Rock & Jada Pinkett Smith: Insiders Say Comedian Has Been “Obsessed” With Actress For Nearly 30 Years

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The one-year anniversary of “Slapgate” is quickly approaching, and Chris Rock is finally speaking out about the incident. In his new Netflix comedy special, the South Carolina native doesn’t hold back while recalling last year’s Oscar Awards, where he was promptly slapped across the face by Will Smith after making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s bald head. The Gemini Man actor faced severe consequences as a result of his violent outburst, though he seems to be making his way back into the public’s good graces as of late.

Rock, however, is receiving mixed reviews for some of the comments made during his new stand-up show. His rant about Meghan Markle calling the Royal Family “racist” has earned the 57-year-old backlash for “punching down on Black women,” not to mention the things he had to say about Pinkett Smith and her husband. “Years ago, his wife said I should quit the Oscars. I shouldn’t host ’cause her man didn’t get nominated for Concussion. And then he gives me a f*cking concussion,” he joked at one point.

Chris Rock’s Comedy Special Addresses “The Slap”

Elsewhere in the lengthy Netflix project, Rock claims that Pinkett Smith is actually to blame for starting their beef. “I did some jokes about her. Who gives a f*ck? That’s how it is: She starts it, I finish it,” he told the crowd in Baltimore. “That’s what the f*ck happened. Nobody’s pickin’ on this bitch. She started this shit. Nobody was pickin’ on her.” While the father of two had the opportunity to tell his side of the story, insiders have dished to PEOPLE about what the Red Table Talk host is thinking.

“She never asked Chris to not host the Oscars ever. She publicly said in a Facebook post at the time Chris would be a great Oscars host and is perfect for the job,” they explained to the outlet. Additionally, sources expressed shock at how many times Rock described Pinkett Smith using the word “bitch.” Rather than playing into the drama online, however, the mother of two is “focused on her book that will come out this year.”

Comedian is “Obsessed” with Jada Pinkett Smith, Sources Say

Jada Pinkett Smith (L) and Chris Rock backstage at Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held at Galen Center on March 31, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/KCA2012/Getty Images for KCA)

Apparently, Chris Rock’s targeting of Pinkett Smith is nothing new. “[He] is obsessed with her and that’s been going on for almost 30 years,” insiders claim. “Look where he chose to film his Netflix special. Her hometown. Obsessed. Jada has had no part in this other than being heckled.” They also add that “Back in 2016, she helped start a movement with the Academy Awards by questioning why there are so few Black members, and Chris took it to this?” Read what Twitter has been saying about the new comedy special here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Mike Epps Caught with a Loaded Gun at the Airport

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Actor/Comedian Mike Epps could be facing serious legal trouble. Authorities in his home state say they found a loaded gun in one of his bags at Indianapolis International Airport.

According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, police responded to a firearms investigation Sunday at the Indianapolis Airport … with cops being told TSA found the gun while Mike was going through the checkpoint

The docs say the comedian mentioned being in town for a show, and forgot the piece was in his bag. Upon investigation, police say they found a .38 Special Airweight with 4 rounds loaded, but none in the chamber.

The gun and ammo were all taken as evidence.

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According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, police responded to a firearms investigation Sunday at the Indianapolis Airport … with cops being told TSA found the gun while Mike was going through the checkpoint.

The docs say the comedian mentioned being in town for a show, and forgot the piece was in his bag. Upon investigation, police say they found a .38 Special Airweight with 4 rounds loaded, but none in the chamber.

The gun and ammo were all taken as evidence.

Officials for the Indianapolis Airport police tell TMZ … Epps wasn’t arrested, but the report was forwarded to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office to determine if charges should be filed.

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