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LeBron James Refuses To Pay For His Twitter Checkmark

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LeBron James is the latest celebrity to speak on the news of paying for a Twitter checkmark. Since taking over Twitter, Elon Musk has made the decision to charge users to become an official account. While most have been disappointed in the decision. Some have accepted the idea and are paying to make their account official. Evidently, James isn’t one of those people. The Los Angeles Lakers star let his Twitter followers know his intention on the new stipulation.

Like most of Twitter, James will not purchase his blue checkmark. The cost to make your account official is $5 a month. What may seem like a small amount for someone like James, the purchase does seem strange. The draw of social media has always been a place to communicate for free. Twitter, along with the Metaverse, is soon making that a thing of the past. Starting on April 1st, anyone who doesn’t pay for their official checkmark will lose the checkmark symbol.

LeBron James Not Worried About Twitter Account Being Official

After tomorrow, finding your favorite official accounts will soon become a challenge. The era of bots and burner accounts has already seen a rise. Certainly, now Twitter users will see even more of those fake accounts. Twitter seemed to be a well-functioning site before Musk’s $44 billion purchase. Now, the changes seem to have only frustrated users who weren’t even disappointed before. With more big stars like James following his lead, Twitter could soon become an issue for misinformation.

Twitter has been a great place to find news and communicate with those we normally wouldn’t. A big reason many users are on the site is to follow their favorite stars. While yes, they can still follow, without the official checkmark, fans may have a hard time trusting what is said. What are your thoughts on the new Twitter subscription? Is paying to make your account official ridiculous? Will top accounts look elsewhere in the social media realm? Let us know if you will be paying for a Twitter Blue subscription in the comment section below. For the latest news involving the NBA and its stars, stay locked in here at HNHH.

Former President Donald Trump Reacts To Indictment

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Donald Trump may be in for a world of trouble. After weeks of anticipation and anxiety from both sides of the political spectrum, a Manhattan grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump. However, those who hoped this would have an effect on his ability to run for office again may be disappointed. Even a felon can run for office. Still, It is a landmark decision. No current or former president in history has ever been indicted. The inquiry that led to the grand jury’s decision began five years ago. At the time, Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen was charged with illegal campaign contributions. He pled guilty and was charged. It is yet another embarrassment for Trump, who has spent the last several years shirking responsibility for his actions.

The charges being brought against Trump have not yet been made public. However, it is speculated that they are related to hush money paid near the end of his 2016 campaign for president. Michael Cohen, who was disbarred and served prison time for his crimes, arranged the payment of two women that allegedly had relationships with Trump. In court, the former lawyer admitted to paying $130,000 in exchange for their discretion. Cohen was then paid back by way of installments that were billed as “legal fees.” He has claimed that Trump knew at the time what he was paying for. This information could be part of what serves as the basis for the indictment against the former president.

Trump Points The Finger In Social Media Rant

Trump, of course, responded to the indictment in his usual fashion. The former president took to social media to point the finger at Democrats. He claimed, once again, that there has been a “Witch-Hunt” since before he took office. He also accused the left of cheating and stealing. This is likely in reference to the widely debunked conspiracy that the 2020 election results were falsified. He also claimed that the indictment was simply a ploy to interfere with his 2024 campaign. “The Democrats have lied, cheated and stolen in their obsession with trying to ‘Get Trump’,” the former president wrote. “But now they’ve done the unthinkable – indicting a completely innocent person in an act of blatant Election Interference.”

Noticeably missing from Trump’s rant was any sort of explanation for the alleged charges that are being brought against him. In fact, the only reference to the indictment directly is his assertion that the Manhattan grand jury is indicting an “innocent” person. The result of the decision to indict him remains to be seen, but the cards certainly seem to be stacked against the former president. We can expect more news about the specific charges being brought against Trump in the following days. In the meantime, Trump will surely have plenty more to say about it.

Grimes And Elon Musk’s Daughter Has An Odd New Name

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The relationship between Grimes and Elon Musk has generated many strange headlines but perhaps none more so than that of their choice in baby names. The odd couple has had an on-again, off-again relationship since 2018. When they made their public debut as a couple, many Grimes fans were left feeling confused. How could an extremely left-leaning alternative artist be in a relationship with the richest man in the world, who so often expresses conservative views and is perhaps the biggest troll on the internet? That part remains a mystery, as the couple has kept much of their relationship fairly private. What the public has been privy to, however, has been extremely strange.

In January 2020, Grimes announced her pregnancy via Instagram. Then, in March of that year, she gave birth to a baby boy named X Æ A-12. Considering this was perhaps the weirdest celebrity baby name to date, it was no surprise that the internet had an absolute field day with it. Grimes took to Twitter to clarify her son’s name and what it meant to her. Unfortunately, it only made the name seem even more strange. “X, the unknown variable,” she, tweeted. “Æ, my elven spelling of Ai (love &/or Artificial intelligence). A-12 = precursor to SR-17 (our favorite aircraft). No weapons, no defenses, just speed. Great in battle, but non-violent + (A = Archangel, my favorite song).”

A Simpler Name, But No Less Strange

Despite their breakup in 2021, Grimes and Elon Musk welcomed a baby girl via surrogate less than a year later. Once again, the couple chose perhaps the strangest name they could think of, announcing that their daughter’s name was Exa Dark Sideræl. Once again, the name was the subject of many jokes on Twitter and other social media outlets. Still, Grimes seemed undeterred. In an interview with Vanity Fair, she explained the meaning of the name, which made just about as much sense as the name of their first child. That is to say, none at all.

However, it now seems that Grimes has confirmed that she and Musk have officially changed their daughter’s name to Y. This was previously something she touted as simply being a nickname. However, she has now tweeted that her daughter was “Y now”, even suggesting that they attempted to legally change the baby girl’s name to a question mark but weren’t able to. It’s difficult to imagine that there was a time when celebrity baby names like Apple seemed outlandish. One can only imagine what name Grimes and Musk will dream up if they have a third child. What’s your favorite (or least favorite) weird celebrity baby name? Let us know in the comments.

Mike Dean Calls Consequence A Clown

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Mike Dean is a legend when it comes to the music world. Overall, he has production credits on some of hip-hop’s greatest tracks and albums. Moreover, he is mostly known for his work with Kanye West. Although he has also worked with Travis Scott, The Weeknd, and more, it’s Dean’s work with Ye that is always mentioned. These days, however, it should be noted that Dean isn’t messing with Ye like he used to. After all of the anti-semitic ramblings from the artist, Dean has taken a step back to pursue other endeavors.

On the flip side, there are others who have remained 100 percent loyal to West, regardless of his Nazi fetish. One such person is none other than Consequence. Cons has steadily been working with Ye over the last few decades, and he has no plans of quitting. Consequence even dropped a song called “Disappointed” where he clapped back at those who have abandoned Ye. Interestingly enough, a fan suggested that he should have Mike Dean do some tinkering on the song. However, the fan was met with a less than enthusiastic response as Cons wrote “Nah I’m straight on dat.”

Mike Dean Doesn’t Hold Back

Dean was shown the screenshot of this conversation, and he was very quick to reply. “I’m good too. Thanks,” Dean wrote. Subsequently, a fan replied by saying, “cons has been acting so weird recently, I cant take him seriously.” Dean then replied to that with a clown emoji. Needless to say, Dean does not think highly of Consequence. Overall, Cons has been erratic at times, and his recent comments about those who have abandoned Ye are certainly eyebrow-raising. Either way, these two probably won’t be working together, anytime soon.

In terms of Dean’s career, he has a lot going on right now. He is consistently working on new projects. Moreover, we’re sure he has been hard at work with Travis Scott on UTOPIA which is set to drop fairly soon. He can certainly survive without the approval of Consequence. Let us know your thoughts on this feud, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from the music world.

Bill Simmons Calls Out Twitter Account For Misinformation

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Bill Simmons has built an empire in the sports media industry. The founder of The Ringer has created one of the go-to places to listen to podcasts on the NBA. Sometimes others will try to snag a line from a Simmons podcast and run with a headline. Today was not the day to attempt that on Bill Simmons. One NBA news account on Twitter is being called out by the man himself. It seems as if Simmons has had enough of the misinformation that spreads on the platform.

NBA Central has grown large following a short time on Twitter. A page that is dedicated to sharing news and stories from the NBA, NBACentral has earned followers from big names in the industry. However, Simmons’ claim that the page is spreading false information may be a simple misunderstanding. Simmons quote tweeted the NBA Central post of his comments from his show. While on the surface it could be a misunderstanding, Simmons let everyone know his true feelings on the NBA Central page.

Simmons Tweets His Displeasure With NBA Central

Simmons claims he never mentioned the word “plotting” in his show, and he may not have even been accused of saying it. However, his reaction to the NBA Central tweet was an A+ comedy spot. At this point, the tweet may not deserve to be dunked on like it was. Yes, the tweet does state the word plotting. However, Simmons’ actual quote from his show is below the first statement. It seems as if NBA Central wasn’t trying to say that the word “plotting” was mentioned at all.

Whatever the case may be, it seems the damage is done. It also seems like Simmons had harsh feelings for NBA Central far before his tweet today. At last, whose side are you on? Is Simmons in the right for his cram slam on NBACentral? Or was NBACentral creating a headline to pull you into the quote? Let us know your answer and the reason behind it in the comment section below. To follow more NBA Twitter drama, stay up to date with HNHH. We will always be sure to keep you informed.

Danny Brown Says He’s Going To Rehab After Recent Podcast Comments

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Danny Brown went in on his label and management during the latest episode of The Danny Brown Show. However, after urging fans to launch the #FreeDanny campaign, he’s back-peddling his comments. The rapper accused Warp Records and his manager, Dart Parker, of delaying the release of Quaranta. He said that he turned the album in without any sign of urgency from his label. Shortly after, he urged fans to put an end to the hashtag, admitting that he drunkenly made these statements. As a result, Danny Brown said that he would be entering a rehab facility for his struggles with alcohol abuse.

“Aye chill out with all the #FreeDanny shit I was drunk and talking shit and that’s why my dumb ass is checking into treatment tomorrow got nothing but love for dart and warp so chill out the album is mastered,” the XXX rapper tweeted. A fan later brought up the fact that he told fans to “harass Dart.” In response, Danny Brown explained his comments are why he needs to seek treatment. “That’s why alcohol is something I need to be done with cause it makes me hurt the people that care the most,” he wrote.

Danny Brown Confirms Rehab Stint

Danny Brown never shied away from discussing his struggles with substance abuse throughout his career. Unfortunately, he became known for that as he blew up. However, the rapper confirmed in the past few weeks that he would admit himself into rehab. In an earlier episode of his podcast, he revealed that he would enter a treatment facility soon. He confirmed the news during his appearance at SXSW as he and JPEGMAFIA began the rollout for Scaring The Hoes. He apologized to fans if they felt encouraged to consume drugs due to his music.

“At the end of the day, I’m 42 years old, sitting around smoking blunts all day, and getting drunk is getting old. Y’all have y’all fun but sh*t could get dark,” Danny Brown explained on stage, per Vibe. “I’m going to get help. Honestly, my dumba*s supposed to been gone, but I’m broke so I gotta do shows to take my a*s in, so shoutout to Dr. Martens… I’ma go do my lil time, but I will say this, I made so many songs about doing drugs … sometimes I feel bad about that shit … if I fu**ed your life up, I’m sorry.” Prayers up for Danny Brown during this time. 

Lamar Jackson Responds To Questions About His Character

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Lamar Jackson is currently the biggest story in the entire NFL. Overall, this isn’t exactly for the right reasons. There has been a lot of chatter when it comes to his situation with the Baltimore Ravens. Although he is a former MVP, the team does not want to pay him what you would imagine is a fair salary. Moreover, Jackson recently came out and announced that he had requested a trade earlier in the month. This is a whirlwind time for himself and the Ravens which is likely to end in a not-so-productive manner.

Additionally, there are now some people out there who are trying to say that Jackson has a bad attitude. His character is being questioned, and it’s not exactly fair. Just like any other player, he is trying to get the best deal possible. Based on his play, it is clear that he deserves it. However, the Ravens are messing about in a way that is making it difficult for Jackson to trust them again. While taking to Twitter yesterday, Jackson defended himself from some of the chatter. Simply put, his goal has always been to win a Super Bowl.

Lamar Jackson Speaks

“I don’t remember me sitting out on my guys week 1 vs jets To week 12 vs Broncos,” Jackson wrote. “How come all of a sudden I sit out because of money in which I could’ve got hurt at anytime within that time frame. When we know the Super Bowl been on my mind since April 2018. Let’s get real. I rather have a 100% PCL than go out there and play horrible forcing myself to put my guys in a bad situation now that’s selfish to me.”

Jackson is certainly correct here. That said, his injury history has proven to be detrimental to his contract hopes. However, he is still much better than the $32 million per year price tag that has been thrust upon him. Hopefully, this situation gets resolved sooner rather than later. Let us know what you think is going to happen, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the sports world.

Elon Musk Claims Twitter Is Now Worth Way Less Than What He Paid For It

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When Elon Musk swooped in to buy Twitter a few months ago, a lot of people laughed at him. Overall, Musk is far from the most popular person in the world. While he certainly does have an army of sycophants on Twitter, there are many who take issue with his business practices. Moreover, his behavior on social media is oftentimes that of a divorced dad with too much time on his hands. That said, perhaps it isn’t so surprising that he would want to be the owner of a platform that is known for housing the chronically online.

Either way, he bought the platform for a grand total of $44 billion. At the time, many felt as though he was grossly overpaying for the platform. After all, Twitter is not meant to be a huge cash cow. However, his meme offer put him in a precarious position, and he was forced to acquire the company. Since then, Twitter has only gotten worse. A horrific For You page, increased levels of racism, and Twitter Blue have made the website almost inhospitable. Consequently, the company is now experiencing major losses in its evaluation.

Elon Musk State Of The Union

Elon Musk attends Heidi Klum’s 2022 Hallowe’en Party at Sake No Hana at Moxy LES on October 31, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

According to TMZ, a memo from Elon addressed to Twitter employees claims that the company is now only worth upwards of $20 billion. When you do the math, you realize that Elon Musk has lost over half of his investment. Although, Musk doesn’t seem too concerned right now. He believes that Twitter would have gone bankrupt if it were not for him. This is quite a bold statement, however, it isn’t that surprising when you consider how only a select few are crazy enough to pay to use Twitter.

It remains to be seen how Musk will be able to turn the company around, if at all. Advertisers are already running for the hills in regard to Twitter as content moderation has been pitiful. In Musk’s eyes though, he is the best CEO to ever exist. If only we all could have such visions of ourselves.

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Playboi Carti Roasted Over Video Of Him Recording Ad-Libs

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If you know anything about Playboi Carti, you understand that he isn’t afraid to experiment with his sound. Since bursting onto the scene in the middle of the 2010s, Carti has given us numerous eras. Overall, fans are particularly fond of his current era, which can be called “Vampire Carti.” On his album Whole Lotta Red, Carti completely embraced the “Vamp” lifestyle. Moreover, he introduced a ton of punk and metal aesthetics to his sound. He has carried that over into his live shows as he always has a guitarist with him to give each song an added flair.

Additionally, you cannot talk about Carti’s sound without mentioning his ad-libs. Playboi Carti is second to none when it comes to those added vocal flairs. Ultimately, it is an integral part of his sound, and fans absolutely love him for it. However, it turns out his process for recording these ad-libs is… strange to say the least. In the videos down below, you can see footage of Carti recording his vocal add-ons. During the process, Carti can be seen straining his neck, leaning backward, and completely squeaking his voice.

Playboi Carti In The Studio

As you can probably surmise, these clips are going viral throughout the Twitter-sphere. This makes sense when you consider just how bizarre the videos are. Carti is an enigmatic artist, and this just adds to that mystery. Moreover, some fans are simply downright concerned. For instance, one person asked, “is he having a seizure?” Others, however, had the ultimate respect for Playboi Carti and his craft. “Legendary shit,” one person said as another added, “If this is what it takes to be great. This is what I shall do.”

At the end of the day, this just helps build up hype for everything else that Carti may have in the works. He is supposed to be dropping off a new album soon. Additionally, Lil Uzi Vert is currently teasing collabs with Carti. It is clear that he is an artist in demand, and that will not be changing anytime soon. Let us know what you thought of these clips, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the music world.

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