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Ari Lennox Fans Ask If She Was “Dykin It” As 2016 Photo Resurfaces, Singer Responds

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For Ari Lennox, 2023 is off to a strong start. After finally delivering her sophomore album, age/sex/location, at the end of last year, the Dreamville artist gave us her first new vocals in a minute on the Creed III soundtrack. Along with several of her labelmates, and other hip-hop and R&B favourites, she helps paint a perfect sonic picture for Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut. “Greater” finds her showing out on her own, but on “Talk To Me,” she was joined by Omen and OG DAYV.

Aside from that exciting project, which landed on Friday (March 3), Lennox has also been busy entertaining audiences on stages all across the nation. Her tour kicked off a few weeks ago, boasting many sold-out dates and sultry performances from the Washington, D.C. native. From time to time, she’s even been teasing social media with tantalizing thirst traps of her various tour looks. Most recently, the “Pressure” hitmaker gave us a preview of the look she rocked in Connecticut.

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On Sunday (March 5), the R&B diva posted up in a pair of tiny denim shorts and a shiny metal bra on Twitter. “Connecticut was love,” she wrote in her tweet, including an image of her singing to a full crowd gazing back at her with immense love. “This was an amazing show from top to bottom,” one attendee responded to Lennox’s commemorative post. “Vocals are consistently fire. Ari is a sanger. When you are ready a live album will be [amazing], I feel like all the greats have one.”

While her new thirst traps are certainly getting their share of attention, another hot topic of conversation surrounding the 31-year-old right now is her sexuality. Over the weekend, a TikTok featuring a throwback photo of Lennox from 2016 surfaced online, showing her without makeup and in a more masculine presenting outfit. “Mmm honey, was Ari Lennox dykin’ it out here in these streets before she got famous?” one user asked. “‘Cuz her energy makes this make sense to me.”

Ari Responds to Twitter’s Sexuality Speculation

By the time she saw the tweet for herself, Lennox couldn’t help but laugh at the situation. “I leave Twitter for three days… THREE DAYS,” she joked. In the replies, others pulled out more past photos of the singer that show her dressing similarly. “Explain this too, it’s giving very much butch,” someone pressed her for answers. “Let me not know how to dress in peace, DAMN,” she clapped back.

Elsewhere online, many are pointing out that she didn’t explicitly deny the rumours, leaving them with a shred of hope that the entertainer might play for both teams. Of course, nothing has been confirmed, but she’s been publicly linked to a few men throughout her career. Keep scrolling for more of Twitter’s discourse about Ari Lennox’s sexuality, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Michael B. Jordan & Jonathan Majors Caught Checking Out Interviewer’s Butt: Twitter Reacts

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Two of the biggest names in Hollywood at the moment are Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors, mostly due to the arrival of their highly anticipated movie, Creed III. The former is both directing and starring in the film alongside his friend, meaning they’ve been spending plenty of time on the press circuit together. Unfortunately for both actors, they’ve been facing unflattering comments about them in the news, specifically about being “corny.”

During the red carpet premiere of his directorial debut, Jordan took a moment to chat with Lore’l from The Morning Hustle. The pair formerly went to middle school together, and during a past episode, the media personality and her co-host discussed this point in her life. At the time, a quip was made about the Black Panther star being “corny,” which he obviously took to heart as he brought them up to Lore’l during their interview.

Creed is Here

She’s since confirmed that she wasn’t the one to describe the California native using that phrase. She also compared him publicly (and incorrectly) calling her out to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars. Jordan on the other hand seems to have happily moved on with his life, sitting down for much more pleasant conversations with Majors and other journalists.

While chatting with Pay Or Wait personality, Sharronda Williams, the costars candidly spoke about their excitement surrounding Creed III. Movie lovers were happy to hear more about the film, but some super sleuths couldn’t help but notice that the cameras obviously caught both Jordan and Majors checking out the interviewer’s behind as she walked away from their chairs. In the hours since, the clip has been going viral, earning hundreds of hilarious reactions online.

Twitter Reacts to Jordan and Majors’ Wandering Eyes

Jonathan Majors and Michael B. Jordan attend the Los Angeles premiere of Sony Pictures’ “Devotion” at Regency Village Theatre on November 15, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)

“At least Michael B. Jordan attempted to be subtle. Jonathan turned his whole damn head!” one user joked, calling out the 33-year-old for nearly breaking his neck over Williams. “They Beating The White Women Allegations,” someone else wrote, referring to past speculation about Jordan’s preference for fair-skinned women. Keep scrolling to laugh out loud over Twitter’s reactions, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Joe Biden Administration Denies Laughing At Fentanyl Victims’ Mother, Twitter Reacts

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As a man who’s spent more time in the White House than most others, Joe Biden is no stranger to the countless feuds that make place in the world of politics. Over two years into his presidency, the Pennsylvania native has been reflecting on what he’s accomplished so far, as well as what he’s got planned for the future (including another potential run). Unfortunately for him, he’s facing some seriously unflattering press at the moment thanks to Marjorie Taylor Greene.

As The Independent reports, Biden was earlier falsely blamed for the opioid overdoses of brothers Kyler and Caleb Kiessling, sons of pro-life activist Rebecca Kiessling. Earlier this week, Greene claimed that the sitting president is responsible for the young men’s passing, though it was actually during the Trump administration when they lost their lives. “I’ve read she was very specific recently saying that a mom, a poor mother who lost two kids to fentanyl, that I killed her sons,” the politician said during an event in Baltimore on Wednesday (March 1).

“[Biden’s] Words are Being Mischaracterized,” White House Says

“Well, the interesting thing: that fentanyl they took came during the last administration,” he also told the crowd, letting out a chuckle. It was the laugh that seems to have upset Kiessling and many others, who feel as though President Biden is making light of the mother’s immense loss. Criticism has obviously been constantly pouring in across social media all week long. In response, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the media, explaining POTUS’ view of the situation.

She began, “When it comes to this president, I believe the American people knows who he is. They have watched him go through grief. He expressed sympathy for her last night. And his heart goes out to any person, any person who has to go through that type of trauma, that type of hurt.” According to Jean-Pierre, Biden’s words are being “mischaracterized by someone who is regularly discredited for things that she says that are really conspiracy theories.”

Twitter Reacts to the Situation

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during the annual House Democrats Issues Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on March 1, 2023, in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

The press secretary didn’t explicitly say that Joe Biden feels any remorse or guilt for laughing, though many on Twitter are vocally demanding that Kiessling receive one from him ASAP. “What’s funny about Americans dying from fentanyl, Joe? The families who have lost loved ones from fentanyl aren’t laughing,” Greene asked him after he corrected her accusations earlier this week. Keep scrolling for more social media reactions, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Cardi B’s Face Tattoo: Rapper Says She “Loves” Ink Dedicated To Her Son

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As a Libra, no one knows balance quite like Cardi B. The New Yorker obviously got her start from stripping, and later went on to appear on Love & Hip-Hop, only further growing her fanbase. Her songs are best known for their explicit, salacious nature – think “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion – yet they still earned her a Grammy for her debut album, Invasion of Privacy. While she’s certainly established herself as a bad bitch and a force to be reckoned with in the industry, she’s also become a mother in recent years.

Bardi and Offset’s oldest, Kulture, was born in 2018. She’s frequently appeared alongside her famous parents since her birth, whether on Instagram or out and about at events. In 2021, she became a big sister following the arrival of little Wave Set Cephus, who’s already nothing short of a fashion killer at just one year old. The 30-year-old loves to dress her children in stylish outfits and show them off to the world, but to truly prove her love for her offspring, Cardi got both of their names tatted.

Welcome to the World, Wave Set Cephus

For her 4-year-old daughter, the former stripper spelled out “Kulture” across one of her arms. By the time Wave was born, Cardi was ready to make an even more serious commitment, getting the young boy’s moniker inked on her face, just above her jawline in red. “I tatted my son’s name because I love him,” she explained at the time.

It’s been several months since she first debuted the unique piece, and from the sounds of her latest tweet, she’s only grown more fond of it. “I love my face tatt,” the “Clout” artist wrote on Thursday (March 2). Along with the message, she shared a close-up screenshot of her and Offset’s McDonald’s campaign. As she gazes lovingly at her husband, Cardi’s side profile reveals “Wave” written in cursive. She’s clearly a big fan of her body art, however, not everyone who saw the post is in agreeance.

Twitter Reacts to Cardi B’s Face Tattoo

“Now Cardi! I’m coming at you like a mom/grandma!” one user cautioned the black-haired beauty. “You have a beautiful beautiful face! (I actually think the tat looks good) but NO MORE!!! Don’t mess with perfection boo!!! Imma huge fan!!!! Sending nothing but LOVE.” Elsewhere, others joked about where she could get tribute tattoos for future babies, and showed off interesting artwork of their own.

Keep scrolling for more Twitter reactions to Cardi B’s face ink. Afterward, tell us which of the Hustlers actress’ tatts is your favourite in the comments. Make sure to check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Melle Mel’s Eminem Comments: Twitter Reacts

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Twitter lit on fire after Melle Mel said that Eminem’s only considered a top five rapper because he’s white. “Obviously, he’s a capable rapper. If we was talkin’ about sales, he sold more than everybody, if you talkin’ about rhyme style, okay, he got a rhyme style. But he’s white! He’s white!” said Mel. “So now, if Eminem was just another n***a like all the rest of us, would he be Top 5 on that list? When a n***a that can rhyme just as good as him is [No.] 35? That had records and all that. He’s 35. He’s white.”

After Mel made these comments, people took to social media to vehemently disagree or dig at Marshall even further. Also, some took the Furious Five member’s lead on what things might look like if other rappers were white. “And the point is this: if I was white, n***a, I’d be greater than [Elvis Presley]. N***a be like, ‘Melle Mel is greater than Elvis. Melle Mel is the greatest white man that has ever lived. He came up with a culture, he was a part of a culture that changed the whole world. That is a great ass white man right there.’ But I’m not white. I’m one of the n***as.”

Twitter Reacts To Melle Mel Saying Eminem Is Only Top 5 Because He’s White

“So, you know, anybody can be as mad as they want,” he continued. “They can feel how they wanna feel. If you don’t think that race plays a part in the equation in how great he is—I heard one of the dudes that’s down with him, [Royce Da 5’9”], I heard he’s just as good as Eminem. Why ain’t he as big as Eminem? Because he’s Black! None of that s**t [is] hard to figure out!”

Regardless of your take on Mel’s assessment, it does open an age-old interesting conversation on how race is a factor in these conversations. As one of the most successful artists in a Black-rooted art form, the “Lose Yourself” star is not in an easy position. However, one thing that Twitter reacts confirmed in this situation is that it’s not as black-and-white as some might assume. Check out Twitter’s reactions to Melle Mel’s view of Eminem and return to HNHH for the latest on hip-hop’s legends.

Twitter Bashes Joe Budden For Michael B. Jordan Rant

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Social media went into a frenzy yesterday after the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast was released. A clip of the show’s hosts immediately went viral as they shared their thoughts on Michael B. Jordan’s heated exchange with podcaster Lore’l. The actor-director called out his former schoolmate during a red carpet interview for allegedly calling him corny back in 2021. While Melyssa Ford, Ice, Ish, Parks, and Queenz Flip all chimed in on the matter, it was Joe Budden’s comments that sent people over the edge.

In episode 606, Budden barks on Michael B. Jordan for how he treated Lore’l during their run-in. “You[‘ve] probably never been more visible than you are right this second, and that’s what you do to her,” he expresses. Joe also calls the Creed III star zesty and “a corny a** n***a” prior to bringing up his dating history. “And if I bring back those White girl rumors, then it’s gonna sound even crazier, ‘cause why are you talking to our sisters like that on the red carpet?” This is where spectators chimed in, calling the former lyricist a hypocrite as they reflected back on Joe’s own chaotic past. “‘You n***as think money hides corny’ is a spot on description of joe budden ironically,” says one user.

Twitter Calls Out Joe Budden For Being A Hypocrite

Other tweeters called him out for his abusive relationship with model ex-girlfriend Tahiry Jose. @Relly_95 tweets: “Joe Budden calling Michael B Jordan Corny for how he reacted to the girl who took shots at him when he was younger is hilarious considering man [gave] Tahiry two black eyes.” Joe’s former lover aired him out and shared her assault stories in a 2020 interview with Hollywood Unlocked.

Irregardless, Joe continues to stand on his statement, asking people to back off in a recent Instagram Story. In it, Budden writes: “If any other Black multimillionaire embarrassed a woman working on a red carpet cuz she thought he was corny in 7th grade y’all would call him a lot more than corny.” Lore’l has since denied calling Michael B. Jordan corny, admitting it was her podcast cohost Dominique Da Diva. The two were discussing his past relationship with socialite Lori Harvey when she said, “We all know the nice, corny guys treat you the best.”

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Ja Morant Threat Allegations: Twitter Reacts

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Twitter blew up with reactions to disturbing allegations made against Ja Morant on Wednesday (March 1). Moreover, the Memphis Grizzlies star allegedly threatened a 17-year-old with a gun after the latter threw a ball at him during a pick-up game. Furthermore, this news follows previous reports that the teen is suing Morant for assaulting him. While the NBA player hasn’t said anything publicly of this as of yet, he did post an Instagram Story of the track “No Weapon.” If reading too deeply into social media posts is you’re thing, you’re in luck. If not, people still had some notable reactions to this news.

Even though this altercation seems like it could’ve happened anywhere, Morant actually hosted the pick-up game at his residence. Also, the 23-year-old admitted to hitting the teen, but claimed that it was only because of self-defense. Not only is Morant directly tied to this incident, but also some of his family members like allegedly his brother. From a defendant’s perspective, it seems like the family felt in danger after the teen’s actions. However, it’s very unclear who misinterpreted who in this scenario, and who sought to escalate things in this way.

Fans React To Ja Morant Threat Allegations

However, it’s not the first in a string of alleged threats or controversies the young guard is tied to. For example, a close friend allegedly pointed a red dot at a group of Indiana Pacers supporters after a game. Shortly after accusations spread around social media, he quickly denied such claims. “Did a investigation seen they were cappin,” he tweeted. “Still let a article come out to paint this negative image on me & my fam. & banned my brother from home games for a year. Unbelievable.”

Meanwhile, these new revelations about Morant come from previously unpublished interviews concerning the incident. “The teenage boy told police that after Morant punched him, the NBA star emerged from his house with a gun in the waistband of his pants, according to police interviews obtained by The Post that not been previously reported,” reporter Molly Hensley-Clancy of The Washington Post tweeted. Regardless of your take, check out more reactions down below and return to HNHH for updates on Ja Morant.

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Yara Shahidi As Tinkerbell In “Peter Pan & Wendy” Trailer Has Racist Twitter Users Fuming

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For years now, Disney has been reimagining animated childhood classic films into live-action stories starring some of our favourite actors. It all began in 2010 with Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, and since then we’ve seen other tales like Cinderella, Dumbo, and The Lion King brought to life. More recently, we’ve seen Cruella and Pinocchio, and in the coming months, both Peter Pan & Wendy and The Little Mermaid will be hitting theatres.

To the surprise of many producers made the creative decision to cast Black women in roles traditionally characterized by white features. Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel to take us under the sea this May, and Yara Shahidi was tapped to bring Tinkerbell to life in the upcoming magical movie. On Tuesday (February) 28, Disney finally dropped off the trailer, giving audiences their first look at the 23-year-old in character.

Disney’s Magical Peter Pan & Wendy Trailer is Here

Due out at the end of April, the project follows a free-spirited Peter Pan as he whisks away his new friend Wendy to his home of Neverland. While there, the young girl faces no fears of growing up, much like her unique, green-outfitted companion. Much like in the animated original, we’ll see adventures with mermaids, pirates, and fairies along their journey.

As Variety notes, Peter Pan & Wendy was first teased at the D23 Expo last September. It was directed by David Lowery, and sees Alexander Molony and Ever Anderton in the leading titular roles. Fans are also excited to see Jude Law’s performance as he brings the villainous Captain Hook to life. What the internet seems to be debating about, though, is Shahidi’s casting.

Twitter Reacts to Yara Shahidi as Tinkerbell

Yara Shahidi is seen in Midtown on January 18, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)

“So instead of giving POC their own movies or making new movies with POC characters, they decided to just make white characters Black for some reason?” one Twitter user asked earlier today, pointing out that The Princess and the Frog is the only Disney project with a royal Black lead. “Who’s rooting for Paris Hilton to play Pocahontas? Come on guys,” someone else joked.

While the hate is obviously running rampant, there are still plenty coming to Shahidi’s defense. “‘Tinkerbell isn’t black’ and fairies aren’t fucking real so now what?” one of them expertly shut down the online trolls. Keep scrolling to read Twitter reactions to Yara Shahidi bringing the first Black Tinkerbell to life. Make sure to check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Michael B. Jordan’s Calvin Klein Photos Have Twitter Thirsting

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As he prepares for the quickly approaching premiere of his directorial debut, Creed III, Michael B. Jordan is more in his element than ever before. The actor’s schedule has been filled with meetings, photoshoots, and red carpet premieres recently, and he’s been bringing his best energy to them all. However, that doesn’t mean he won’t hesitate to check reporters over their past insults now that he’s in his prime.

Last week, the California-born entertainer stepped out for an early screening of his film. Ahead of the movie’s start time, he took a moment to chat with Lore’l of The Morning Hustle, who he accused of previously calling him corny. It’s since been confirmed that a cohost was actually the one to make the defamatory comment, which she doubled down on before also bringing Nick Cannon’s name into the conversation.

Michael Reacts to “Corny” Comments

When Lore’l told viewers that she and Jordan “go way back,” he called her out, saying, “Oh yeah, I was the corny kid, right?” The interviewer went on to defend herself and state that she was being misquoted before assuring the 36-year-old that “he is obviously killing things out here.” Before the multi-talent walked away, she added, “You’re not corny anymore.”

It didn’t take long for internet sleuths to pull up the audio of the past interaction, during which Dominique Da Diva had some things to say about Jordan. “You know what I really think deep down inside? I think that Michael B. Jordan is a nice, corny guy, and I don’t mean that as a slight,” she quipped at the time. “We all know the nice, corny guys treat you the best.”

Twitter Thirsts After MBJ

Regardless of the “corny” allegations he’s battling, the Black Panther star’s new Calvin Klein photos have reminded social media how much of a heartthrob he really is. Unleashed on Monday (February 27), the black and white images see Jordan posing in various colours of the brand’s form-fitting boxer briefs, putting his abs on full display. Obviously, it didn’t take long for thirsty replies to start pouring in.

“It’s going to take the rest of the day to recover from this,” Hulu’s official account wrote this afternoon. “We goin’ turn that creed into BREED,” and “All I would need is 10 minutes and every fluid from his body would be drained,” other, more salacious replies read. Keep scrolling to see what else Twitter is saying about Michael B. Jordan, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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Aubrey Plaza Mouths “Shit’s F*cked…Jesus Christ” During Awkward SAG Awards Speech, Social Media Reacts

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It was an undeniably huge weekend for celebrity celebrations all around. Overseas in Milan, many were attending fashion shows put on by the likes of Gucci and Prada. Elsewhere, in America, stars flocked to two noteworthy ceremonies – the NAACP Image Awards, as well as the SAG Awards. The latter took place on Sunday (February 26) evening, and saw plenty of fantastic style moments as well as some hilarious antics.

Plenty of famous faces were honoured at the annual Screen Actors Guild ceremony, but as always, there were a few projects that came out on top. Everything Everywhere All At Once, The White Lotus, and Abbott Elementary were among them, though an ensemble acceptance speech for the Mike White-created series has been going viral online. In the circulating clip, Aubrey Plaza, who plays Harper in the second season, appears to markedly glare at her costars as they address the crowd.

The White Lotus Wins

After it was announced they had won the award for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series, several stars from the HBO series took to the stage. Among them were The Sopranos alum Michael Imperioli, Will Sharpe, and Jon Gries. At one point during their speech, the latter actor appears to caution Plaza that she’s on the verge of suffering a wardrobe malfunction via the chest cutout in her dress. It obviously remains unclear exactly what he said, but the Parks & Recreation star’s furious face and immediate decision to pull her dress down to hide her cleavage speaks volumes.

Several eagle eyed viewers noticed that Plaza’s antics didn’t stop there. As F. Murray Abraham was speaking about the victims in Syria, Turkey, Ukraine, and Russia, she appears to awkwardly mouth “Jesus Christ,” as if millions of people weren’t watching. Elsewhere, some believe she said “shit’s f*cked” while shuffling amongst the other actors who seemingly kept pushing her toward the back of the crowd.

Social Media Reacts To Aubrey’s Antics

Aubrey Plaza, winner of the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for “The White Lotus,” poses in the press room during the 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Since the SAG Awards aired last night, social media has been having a field day dissecting The White Lotus cast’s tension on stage. “She looked like she haaaaated being up there and immediately ran off stage while everyone in the cast was congratulating and hugging each other,” one Twitter user pointed out. Others suggested that, perhaps Plaza had indulged in some marijuana before stepping out for the ceremony.

“People criticizing Aubrey Plaza’s face during the speech… Usually valid, BUT this time, she had just been told to fix her dress and underboob,” someone else explained in the 38-year-old’s defense. “Her mind was probably racing a mile a minute.” Keep scrolling for more reactions to The White Lotus‘ unusual acceptance speech, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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