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Tim Westwood Sparks Diddy Comparisons Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

November 8, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s no secret that Diddy has just begun what will likely be a long and arduous legal battle. The Bad Boy founder was arrested in September on charges related to alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. He could face a hefty prison sentence if he’s found guilty. He’s currently behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, awaiting a trial that’s expected to begin in May of next year.

In addition to this, he’s facing several lawsuits from women and men accusing him of sexual assault, abuse, and more. He’s far from the only prominent artist facing disturbing allegations these days, however. British DJ Tim Westwood was also accused of sexual misconduct by various women in 2022. According to BBC, UK investigators recently submitted evidence to prosecutors who will now determine whether or not to bring charges against him.

CPS To Determine Whether Or Not To Bring Charges Against Tim Westwood

Tim Westwood Sparks Diddy Comparisons Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations — Tim Westwood performs during the VICELAND launch party at Village Underground on September 15, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for VICE)

“A file of evidence has now been submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and our team continues to make enquiries, with support from prosecutors,” Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy explained. “We will thoroughly and properly investigate sexual [offenses] as part of our commitment to making London safer for women and girls.”

A CPS spokesperson was also able to confirm they “received the Metropolitan Police Service regarding allegations of non-recent sexual [offenses] allegedly committed by a man in his 60s.” The Met Police also issued a statement, revealing that “a man in his 60’s has been interviewed under caution on four separate occasions. The offences are alleged to have occurred in London between 1982 and 2016”. What do you think of Tim Westwood sparking Diddy comparisons? What about prosecutors considering whether or not they’ll bring charges against him? 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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Sampha Delivers Wonderous “Satellite Business 2.0” Alongside Little Simz

July 16, 2024 by newhiphopnews

People seem to forget about R&B mastermind Sampha, as well lyricist extraordinaire, Little Simz. Both are residents of London, England and are also extremely underrated. They do not have the flashy draw of their more mainstream contemporaries, but we feel their talent outweighs those that have a bigger following. Sampha and Little Simz are both Picasso’s of the music world, as they are able to paint vivid personal accounts and convey thoughts in a clever way. Take for example their first-ever collaboration together, “Satellite Business 2.0”. If this song title sounds vaguely familiar, that is because it is a title from Sampha’s latest record, Lahai.

The stunning vocalist finally dropped off his sophomore album after pouring in six hard years of work following his debut, Process. The original cut is just “Satellite Business”, and it was more an interlude. While it did sound intriguing, you could tell it was unfinished as it all it really had was a fairly repetitive verse and an outro. Now, on this “2.0” extended version, it becomes a refrain, and the run time grows from 1:24 to 4:53. The theme of the song centers around the meanings of life, its limits, and how he is able to see people, both in the past and present, in his existence. It is a very beautiful and thought-provoking track and Little Simz verse more than enough extra zest to the mix.

Her rhythm coincides perfectly with the dreamy instrumental, as she raps on topic. She talks about how she lives through her mother’s strong work ethic and how trusting in God has helped throughout her musical journey. “Satellite Business 2.0” is inspirational listen in multiple ways. After hearing it, it makes us wonder why this did not make the original album!

“Satellite Business 2.0”- Sampha & Little Simz

Quotable Lyrics:

Pray to the Jah, Allah
Never sold my soul for the pound or the dollar
God flow done like no other
Your dark energy won’t fade my color
It’s surprise that we manage to survive
But you grow thick skin when you grown up in the gutter

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Lil Baby Hilariously Attempts The British Accent Challenge: Watch

May 25, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Baby has been dealing with quite a lot over the last few weeks. The Atlanta, Georgia rapper most recently had a music video shoot go south in a hurry after gunshots were fired during production. It is still a developing storyline, as the number and name(s) of the suspect(s) are yet to be determined. What we do know is that three men which had no ties to Lil Baby suffered injuries. They are all being taken care off and should recover. Additionally, the rapper and his accompanying filming crew all were unscathed. In less serious news, he is also still beefing with Gunna, as they have been rumored to be sending subliminal shots at one another on recent tracks.

However, things seem to slowly be improving around the rapper as he hopped on a jet to London. He headed across the pond for another music video; this one being for fellow MC Central Cee. The two stars brought their talents together for the first time on a new single “BAND4BAND.” It is rumored to land on the drill artist’s forthcoming LP CAN’T RUSH GREATNESS. The song has quickly blown up and for good reason, as it shows these two have some true chemistry.

Could Lil Baby Pass As British?

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On top of taking care of business, Lil Baby also wanted to soak up the British culture. The way he did this was by attempting to perfect his accent. According to The Shade Room, he posted a video on TikTok hilariously trying to articulate 15 phrases/words. Some were “bottle of water”, “Twitter”, “football”, among others. Fans were quick to roast him over an open flame. “Someone said he sounds like peppa pig if she was from ATL, I’m screaming ” Another adds, “He sounds British, Jamaican, Nigerian and country AF at the same time ”

What are your thoughts on Lil Baby attempting the British accent challenge? What word/phrase sounded the closest to the country’s accent? How are you feeling about him and Central Cee’s recent collaboration “BAND4BAND”? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Lil Baby. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Sam Kerr Hailed As “National Hero” In Australia As Full Details Of Her Racial Harassment Case Emerge

March 9, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chelsea and Australia soccer player Sam Kerr is being hailed as a “national hero” by many Australians as the full details of the racial harassment charge she is facing in the United Kingdom have emerged. Kerr was charged with “racially harassing a police officer” during a “dispute about a taxi fare”. However, the notoriously rowdy Australians have found a new love for the national team captain as it turned out that she had called a police officer a “stupid white b-stard” after vomiting in the back of a taxi.

In Australia, at least three senior politicians have spoken out in defense of Kerr. Furthermore, a petition has been started to put Kerr’s likeness on a banknote. Kerr pled not guilty to the charge earlier this week. Next month, Kerr’s legal team will seek to have the charge thrown out, citing “abuse of process”. If they are unsuccessful, Kerr’s case will go to trial next year.

Who Is Sam Kerr?

Sam Kerr will eventually retire as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Kerr began her career in her home nation of Australia, quickly becoming one of the best players in the Women’s A-League. In 2013, she began playing year-round, joining American teams during the Australian offseason. Additionally, she would begin playing for the Australian national team at just 15 years old during just her second year of senior professional soccer.

In 2020, Kerr made a huge move to English powerhouse Chelsea, where she has played full-time ever since. She has scored 99 goals in 123 matches for the perennial English champions. Meanwhile, on the international stage, she has 69 goals in 128 appearances for Australia. However, she is currently indefinitely sidelined with an ACL tear she suffered in early January while training with the national team in Morocco. Australia still managed to qualify for the Olympics without Kerr. However, they may struggle to replicate their 4th place finish from the 2020 Games in Toyko.

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50 Cent Praises Old Fan Rocking Out At His UK Show: Watch

November 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

50 Cent is a legendary rapper, and though many young fans may see him as a dinosaur today, he’s definitely not that old. However, that doesn’t really have any bearing on his music: it’s endured and resonated in such a massive way that even the youngest and oldest of those who come across him can become fans. What’s more is that Fif loves to show these fans love, because they continue to prove to him that his art is not only timeless, but wide-reaching. It’s an impact that he celebrates and loves to highlight, and his most recent receiver of said love was an old lady who went to his recent UK show. It was at the Queens legend’s last of two concerts at the World Resorts Arena in Birmingham during a performance of his song “Ayo Technology” off of his album Curtis.

Moreover, the woman in question threw her hand up and down among the crowd in the hilarious clip, looking cool, collected, but nonetheless moved by the music. 50 Cent reposted this video on Instagram on Tuesday (November 14), and fans had a good laugh in the comments as well as admiration for her. “The coolest person at my show tonight by far,” he captioned the video. “She was rocking wit me. Birmingham second show. LOL.”

50 Cent Shouts Out One Of His Oldest Fans At His Shows: Watch Her Vibe

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Not only that, but fans are also loving 50 Cent’s aerial antics at his shows, or at the very least expressing amusement at the use of wires. His The Final Lap tour has been incredibly successful so far, and gives him a chance to connect with many fans. For meet and greet sessions, the G-Unit mogul has encountered so many different perspectives, backgrounds, and reasons for which people connect with him. Sometimes, it can be hard to appreciate them amid artistic struggles and hustles, but he always makes time for his fans.

Meanwhile, other rap fans are also excited about what the Power and BMF entertainment icon will do on wax. He narrated a teaser for Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz’s upcoming album Welcome 2 ColleGrove, and die-hard hope that it won’t be the only contribution he makes. We’ll see what happens when the project lands tomorrow (Friday, November 17). For more news and the latest updates on 50 Cent, come back to HNHH.

Read More: 50 Cent Has A New Album On The Way

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Bobby Shmurda Parties With Fabolous & Giggs In London

August 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Bobby Shmurda’s on a bit of a European trek right now, having hit up Paris right before heading to the UK. Moreover, the Miami-born and Brooklyn raised rapper recently had a ball in London alongside fellow MCs Fabolous and Giggs. Overall, it seemed like quite the star-studded affair, with a lot of neon lights, fancy suits, and of course champagne. Still, a lot of this begs the question: what could Shmurda be traveling so much around Europe for? Most likely, it’s just to have some fun. However, he could also be looking for his hat, and if you don’t understand that quest… go do your homework.

Furthermore, there were a lot of different clips that emerged from the 29-year-old’s London outing, all equally luxurious. Most of them seem to come from a massive party in what feels like a club but looks like a massive building lobby, so that shows how hard they went. In another clip, Bobby Shmurda poses with a couple of friends, all dressed in fine suits and some with their own bottles of bubbly. Fab got slightly clowned for his big pants, but a fashion statement like that isn’t going to win anyone over. That being said, maybe cool it on the size increases for next time.

Bobby Shmurda In London

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Of course, his party adventures are more fun to see than most other rappers’ due to his time in prison. As such, it’s always heartening to see that “Free Bobby Shmurda” became a reality after so many online clamors for it. Even though he’s slightly moved away from rap culture, he recently expressed that he just has a different vision of what the genre should be. From what his words indicate, it seems like all this fun that he’s sharing online could hopefully inspire others to make it big.

“These kids are following you guys, and you’re rapping about these f***ing lifestyles,” he said in a podcast interview. “It’s very dangerous to the communities [because] these little kids [really] think that [it’s] going on. You did not even live [any] [of] [it]. Rap is supposed to be telling motherf***ers to go from negative to positive, coming from poverty to go to riches. How to stay in that and how to change. That’s the s**t that I want to hear. I wanna hear about living life.” For more news and the latest updates on Bobby Shmurda, keep checking in with HNHH.

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J Hus Drops Highly Anticipated Album “Beautiful And Brutal Yard”

July 14, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Since the success of his previous album, Big Conspiracy, fans have eagerly awaited J Hus’ next solo project. The release of Beautiful And Brutal Yard marks a significant moment for the artist’s career, especially after a three-year period of scarcely releasing music. Hus kicked off the campaign for his latest album with the release of “It’s Crazy.” The accompanying marketing campaign created a sense of anticipation as billboards, police tape, and mysterious phone recordings were scattered throughout East London, breeding curiosity and excitement surrounding his next opus.

However, the release of “Who Told You” ft. Drake ensured fans that the album’s release was imminent. With a high-profile collaboration from Drake, who has shown Hus nothing but love from the jump, the two artists topped the UK charts, marking J Hus’ second #1 single following “Must Be.” Still, the release of Beautiful And Brutal Yard showcased that he had much more in store for fans who’ve demanded for the Afroswing vibes for their summer playlists.

Read More: J Hus’ 5 Best Songs, Ranked

J Hus Delivers The Soundtrack To Summer 2023 With New Album

Ahead of the album’s release, J Hus released the final single from project, “Militarian” ft Naira Marley, along with an accompanying visual. The record, once again, showcased Hus’ ability to craft infectious bops with introspective lyrics. Ultimately, the complete body of work didn’t disappoint and it’s quite apparent that J Hus will have summer 2023 on lock.

In addition to Drake and Naira Marley, Hus brings on plenty of star power to elevate the 19-song project. Burna Boy, Popcaan, Jorja Smith, Boss Belly, CB and Villz also contribute to the impressive tracklist. On the production side, J Hus links up with P2J, EY, Maestro The Baker, TSB, The Elements and more. Press play on J Hus’ new album above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below.

Tracklist

Intro (The GOAT)
Massacre
Who Told You ft. Drake
Militerian ft. Naira Marley
Palm Tree
Nice Body ft. Jorja Smith
Masculine ft. Burna Boy
Come Look
Cream ft. Villz
Comeback ft. Villz
Alien Girl
Fresh Water/ Safa Kara
My Baby
Problem Fixer
Killy ft. Popcaan
It’s Crazy
Bim Bim
Come Gully Bun (Gambian President) ft. Boss Belly
Playing Chess

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Chris Brown Could Be Arrested If He Returns To Britain

May 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In February, Chris was questioned by British police in relation to a reported assault on a music producer. According to the allegations, Brown smashed a bottle over the head of the unnamed producer while at a nightclub. “A row broke out with a guy and Brown’s crowd and the man was hit over the head with a bottle.” The witness to the incident continued. “He tried to get up off the ground to escape but he was surrounded and then punched and kicked.”

While Brown’s representatives said the rapper would meet with law enforcement at the end of March. “Two men were due to attend a police station for a voluntary interview on March 29 but did not attend. Enquiries are ongoing to locate them.” However, he reportedly returned to the US at the end of his tour without meeting with the cops. This may lead to more serious legal consequences if he crosses the Atlantic.

Brown Will Face Arrest If He Re-enters the UK

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 06: Chris Brown performs during the Lovers & Friends Music Festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

According to sources who spoke with the Sun, Brown could face arrest if he returns to the UK. “Chris knows he will be arrested if he goes back to the UK but is still doing everything he can to avoid it. But he is also concerned he could potentially be picked up in any country with an extradition treaty with Great Britain.”

However, it’s not the first time that Brown has faced British-centric controversy. After being convicted of assaulting Rihanna, Brown was banned from entering the UK. That ban was overturned by Home Secretary Priti Patel in 2020 but the ban still weighs on the artist. “There was some speculation in the Brown camp that the British might be too embarrassed to arrest Chris because the Government had let him back in.” This may be why Brown was allowed to leave the country in March. While Brown does not have an upcoming on the books, this development could affect his future plans.

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Chris Brown Faces U.K. Police Questioning Over Alleged Glass Bottle Assault At Nightclub

March 5, 2023 by newhiphopnews

U.K. police will reportedly question Chris Brown over an alleged assault he committed against a man in a nightclub. Moreover, the accuser claimed that he was hit over the head with a glass bottle in a brawl. According to The Sun, the man in question went to a hospital following the fight at Tape nightclub in Hanover Square. While they were non-life-threatening injuries, it’s yet another instance of controversial actions from Brown this week after he reportedly mocked disabled people.

“A row broke out with a guy and Brown’s crowd and the man was hit over the head with a bottle,” a witness said of the incident. “He tried to get up off the ground to escape but he was surrounded and then punched and kicked before security broke it up.” Furthermore, local police authorities reviewed CCTV footage and seek a conversation with the R&B star when he returns to England for performances at The O2. Also, the artist recently tossed a fan’s phone at a show recently, adding damning context to these allegations.

Chris Brown To Face Questioning From U.K. Police

PARIS, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 23: Chris Brown performs on stage during the “Under the Influence” Tour at AccorHotels Arena on February 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)

In addition, the 33-year-old recently spoke on an altercation he faced at a club. Furthermore, a video surfaced online of Brown getting testy with a stranger in a club. Then, he took to social media to say he was ready to take things further. “You know you tucked your tail,” he wrote, “you was scared to come outside. You would’ve been doing TIK TOKs from a hospital bed. Weird a** n***a.” Of course, these revelations came after Brown’s intense social media rants about people trying to call out his wrongful behavior.

Meanwhile, the singer’s latest collab with Chlöe drew ire on social media due to said history of violence against women. However, the Bailey sister responded to these pushbacks on Creed III‘s red carpet. “I just want the music and art to speak for itself,” she expressed. “I’m excited for In Pieces, dropping March 31, and I have very exciting news dropping tomorrow. So, I can’t wait to let my fans know.” Regardless of your take on that, stick around on HNHH for the latest on Chris Brown.

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slowthai Pushes The Boundaries On “UGLY”

March 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Slowthai is far from a conformist. Since emerging in 2019 with the critically acclaimed, Nothing Great About Britain, he became a singular voice in the UK scene. It earned him praise from artists like Skepta and A$AP Rocky, who tipped their hats to his punk-rock ethos and abrasive energy. However, even with a unique sound, he didn’t allow the praise to define him. With his follow-up project, he pushed against the status quo even further with a triumphant comeback after a brush with cancel culture.

Today, the rapper unveiled his latest body of work, UGLY – an acronym for U Gotta Love Yourself. The latest project boasts no credited features across the 12-song tracklist. The assistance isn’t needed, as he links with an impressive roster of producers on the project including Kwes Darko, Dan Carey, and more to bring the project to life. He remains in the punk rock pocket but fuses together glitchy electronic sounds that bring a flare of intensity to the tracklist.

Slowthai – UGLY

Ahead of the project’s release, slowthai unloaded a number of singles on his fans such as “selfish,” and “Feel Good.” In a statement, he explained that his latest body of work is a reflection of dealing with the persona that comes with the territory of being a musician while remaining authentic to himself. “People see you as a character. They don’t actually know who you are. You’re stereotyped as the nutter who gets in his boxers,” he said. “I was doing that to show that you should be free at shows and enjoy yourself but you choose to see me as an idiot.”

“It doesn’t matter what or who people think you are, you’ve just got to stay true and respect yourself,” he continued. “I have UGLY tattooed on my face because it’s a reminder to love myself, rather than put myself down constantly or feel the impression people have of me should determine who I am as a person.” UGLY is certainly one project that’s going to remain on repeat for the coming months. Check his new album above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments.