For WNBA rookie Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky, life is going pretty well right now. She has already become a force on the court, leading the Chicago Sky to their first victory of the season and setting a record in the process. Her personality, off-the-court style and impact have made her one of the WNBA’s most attractive names thus far this season. She also has a game that will become better the more professional experience she has. As one of the faces of the league already, celebrities show a lot of love to Reese. Latto showed up to her first game to show support for the WNBA rookie. Now, Megan Thee Stallion has linked up with Angel Reese at her concert over the weekend.
Angel Reese’s next WNBA match is scheduled for May 23rd when her Chicago Sky club plays the Liberty in New York. Reese has taken the slight reprieve to link up with superstar rapper Megan Thee Stallion at her concert over the weekend in Chicago. Despite this, Reese wasn’t a typical concertgoer. Before the performance, she spent time with Megan Thee Stallion, and at one point, the rapper even invited her to the stage. Angel Reese and Megan Thee Stallion had a really good time together, and fans were loving it.
Before the performance, Angel Reese spent time with Megan Thee Stallion, and at one point, the rapper even invited her to the stage. When the two were on stage together, Megan began twerking on Reese, and fans went wild. Before the performance started, Reese shared a TikTok video of herself and Megan Thee Stallion hanging out. “twinnn,” Reese wrote in reply to the video’s posting.
One thing fans have taken note of is how tall Angel Reese is. They remarked that it takes a lot to make Megan, who is pretty tall, look really short. Angel Reese has been balling in the WNBA and will only get better the more comfortable she gets at the professional level. The WNBA rookie class has some serious star power, and Reese is one of the leaders of the new generation of women hoopers. Overall, hanging out with Megan is just one of the perks of being Angel Reese.
R&B/soul dynamic duo NxWorries is trending toward a welcomed return in the next few weeks with their album Why Lawd? It will be the collective’s first full-length effort since their one and only album Yes Lawd! back in 2016. Fans adore that record to this day, and it is safe to say that they are excited for this new release. To bring hype to this June 7 tape, NxWorries has presumably one last single to share called “FromHere.”
Knxwledge and Anderson .Paak dropped this track as an EP of sorts, by putting it together with the rest of the singles. The first of them was 2022’s “Where I Go” with H.E.R., followed by “Daydreaming,” and “86Sentra” from April. On “FromHere” producer Knxwledge brings an easy, breezy instrumental with light drums along with some subtle guitar. .Paak and October London trade stunning soulful vocal performances as they sing about loneliness and not having a woman to go back home to.
Listen To “FromHere” By NxWorries, Snoop Dogg, & October London
Snoop Dogg also appears on the track in the latter half to provide some narration about the worst things that can happen to a man in a failing relationship. So far, there has not been a single miss from this project yet and we still have 13 brand-new ones to get to. NxWorries revealed that there will be 19 songs in early April and some incredible features too boot. Some of them include Earl Sweatshirt, Charlie Wilson, Thundercat, so you know this album is bound for greatness.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single “FromHere” by NxWorries, Snoop Dogg, and October London? Is this the best promotional track for Why Lawd? why or why not? Do you think they will have their best album on their hands when this drops later this summer? Who had the strongest performance on the track? 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 NxWorries, Snoop Dogg, and October London. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.
Quotable Lyrics:
When they turn the lights low in the club and it’s just a silhouette And I don’t know why, (Why, why?) why I haven’t left, oh Everybody’s got a little place (Place) that they own But what about you and me? We could be a song (We could be a song) How about we forget about it? Today’s a new day The club ’bout to shut down, girl—don’t leave me this way, oh, where (Leave me this way, oh, where)
Another week is upon us, which means that Snoop Dogg has unveiled yet another one of his entrepreneurial ventures- and just in time for summer! Over the weekend, the multiplatinum artist unveiled the new summer collection of his clothing line, “Dogg Supply,” which is available exclusively through Walmart.
In an Instagram post, Snoop teased a series of swim trunks, shorts, polo shirts, button ups, and matching sets- all mimicking the patterns and style of prior drops in his collection. While the summer collection is heavy on Snoop’s traditional blue, gray, and khaki palette, this drop seems to include some bright orange sets as well. Most items appear to be priced for under $20, a move that was met with much praise on social media by fans who applauded the affordability and accessibility of the collection.
Detroit rap sensation Tee Grizzley has unleashed his latest single and music video, “Swear To God,” via Grizzley Gang/300 Entertainment.
The track delivers a dynamic blend of synth-driven production, triumphant horns, and infectious beats. Future kicks things off with a bold and unapologetic hook, setting the tone for Tee Grizzley’s confessional yet captivating verses.
Directed by Jerry Productions, the accompanying music video showcases Tee Grizzley and Future shutting down Miami in style. From cruising in exotic cars to enjoying the company of friends and lounging on a massive yacht, the visual perfectly captures the energy and vibe of the track.
With the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef taking up a lot of space in the heads of both rap fans and creators its no wonder a ton of content has spawned from the songs they’ve dropped. Fans have shared their first reactions to some of the cutting disses and also broken down the tracks in incredible detail. One thing that creators sharing the content are probably all too familiar with facing is copyright issues. But Kendrick recently made a move that made it easier for those online to share and discuss his diss tracks.
That move was lifting all of the current copyright claims from videos reacting to any of his new diss tracks and using the audio from them. He didn’t comment directly on the move but the seemingly deliberate gesture allowed tons of fans to make money on the content they shared surrounding the beef and that certainly didn’t go unnoticed. Content creator NoLifeShaq recently thanked Kendrick during a stream for his copyright decision and fans in he replies praised the move. Check out the full video of him thanking the rapper below.
Kendrick Lamar lifting Copyright Claims On His Songs
Streamer NoLifeShaq thanks Kendrick Lamar for the money he made after the rapper lifted copyright claims on review videos. pic.twitter.com/WkibJkGHgN
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) May 8, 2024
After a couple weeks of nearly non-stop action, rap fans are finally starting to exhale. The most recent song in the beef is Drake’s “The Heart Part 6” which dropped on Sunday. In the song he revealed that he actually planted the viral story Kendrick shared about him having a second hidden child, an 11-year-old daughter. Lyrically he paints Kendrick as being so obsessed with beating him that the “N95” rapper doesn’t even bother to look for any evidence of the claim before including it in a song.
What do you think of Kendrick Lamar lifting copyright claims on his recently released diss tracks so that fans can make money from reacting to them? Do you think he will drop another song about Drake or is the beef wrapped up now? Let us know in the comment section below.
Rapper Young Jeezy’s divorce from TV personality Jeannie Mai has taken a dramatic turn as newly released documents shed light on the underlying reasons behind their split. According to reports, Jeezy is alleging that Jeannie’s pursuit of divorce and accusations of abuse stem from her desire to have another child, a wish he reportedly denied.
In documents obtained from the divorce proceedings, Jeezy claims that Jeannie was eager to expand their family and have another child together. However, when he declined her request, Jeezy asserts that Jeannie’s demeanor changed drastically. He alleges that she became desperate and unable to accept his decision.
The situation escalated further when Jeezy informed Jeannie of his intention to file for divorce if their marriage did not improve. In response, Jeezy claims that Jeannie sought assistance from IVF specialists in an attempt to conceive a child through in vitro fertilization, despite his objections.
Jeezy asserts that Jeannie’s actions demonstrate her inability to handle rejection and her determination to pursue her own desires regardless of his wishes. He further alleges that Jeannie has a history of volatile behavior and suggests that she is accustomed to being in control of her relationships.
Additionally, Jeezy expresses frustration over what he perceives as Jeannie’s efforts to limit his parenting time with their young daughter. He claims that he has only been allowed to spend one day and night with their daughter in April, indicating a lack of cooperation from Jeannie in facilitating their co-parenting arrangement.
Things got very heated between Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De la Hoya in Vegas. Ahead of Canelo’s boxing match against Jaimie Munguia, the current boxing champ and boxing legend De la Hoya almost came to blows during the press conference. Before Canelo Alvarez’s championship bout, Oscar De La Hoya and Alvarez had to be separated after comments were made that Alvarez did not appreciate. De La Hoya began by throwing direct jabs at Alvarez during his speech at the press conference. Canelo had previously fought under De la Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions organization. Álvarez did not appreciate the barbs and started barking back.
The two boxing icons had previously collaborated for years as fighters and promoters, but their relationship ended badly, and there is still some bad blood between them. Before Canelo’s outburst, De la Hoya said, “There were times my work wasn’t my priority based on my mental health which I neglected for so long but that doesn’t change the fact that Golden Boy built Canelo Alvarez, period.” He doubled down on his assertion, saying, “The company you fought under for decades has always had one name, and it’s mine, so put some f***ing respect on it.”
Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De la Hoya Separated At Oress Conference
Canelo Alvarez shouted out after De la Hoya’s comments saying, “He’s a f***ing asshole. That’s what I say. He’s a f***ing asshole. He tries to get attention for him, not Munguia. He’s a f***ing asshole. He steals [from his] fighters. F***ing p***y. Motherf****r.” The two then had to be separated as Canelo got up from his seat and approached Oscar. Oscar De la Hoya then went back to his seat and sat down as the situation calmed down.
Alvarez is the undisputed super middleweight champion and holds a 60-2-2 record with 39 KOs. he will face off against Jaimie Munguia. Canelo most recently defeated Jermell Charlo in September. Munguía is undefeated and holds a 43-0 record with 34 KOs. It is not going to be an easy fight for Canelo. Munguia is a Golden Boy fighter, making the drama in the ring reflect the drama that has taken place outside of it. Overall, it should be an exciting boxing match.
Three of Bre Tiesi’s former employees have filed a lawsuit against her, claiming the “Selling Sunset” actress “harassed” and caused them to experience “emotional distress.” Lucy Poole, Amanda Bustard, and Kenneth Gomez reportedly filed a lawsuit against their former employer in a Los Angeles court last Thursday. They claim that while Breana Tiesi employed them, they allegedly endured persistent harassment and mistreatment.
According to reports, “Plaintiffs were harassed, discriminated against, and/or retaliated against on the basis of their sex, gender, and/or sexual orientation, and for having repeatedly reported, and demanded cessation of the harassing, discriminatory and retaliatory conduct.” Poole, Gomez, and Bustard state that among other things, they “suffered severe emotional distress, loss of earnings, and loss of employment benefits” after quitting their jobs. The lawsuit looks messy, and the alleged misconduct is a bad look for Tiesi.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 29: Bre Tiesi spotted Wednesday evening shopping in West Hollywood on November 29, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Handout/Handout/Getty Images for Pretty Little Thing)
In the complaint, Poole, who “suffers a mental disability” and worked as a nanny for Bre Tiesi and Nick Cannon’s one-year-old kid, alleged that the reality star called her a number of derogatory insults. She said Tiesi called her a “short bus riding bitch,” a “dodo head,” and an “ADHD idiot.” According to court documents, Poole said that Tiesi mistreated her if a task wasn’t done to her satisfaction. Additionally, Tiesi had her throw away items from her son’s wardrobe that would be seen as “feminine or girly.”
Tiesi’s former social media manager, Bustard, claimed to have also been “subjected to inappropriate and violent behavior by Ms. Tiesi-Moran.” Gomez, who worked as Tiesi’s assistant and stylist, also had claims. Gomez alleged that “Ms. Tiesi-Moran would repeatedly make derogatory and demeaning comments about members of the LGBTQ community.” Each of the plaintiffs is requesting damages totaling more than $4,250,000 million. They also asked for a jury trial. Overall, the accusations are a big deal for Bre Tiesi.
Musicians put in the work to perfect their craft and churn out great music that their teeming fans will love and appreciate. It takes so much to put out a music album, and one of the ways musicians track how much their work is appreciated is through album sales. Music data relating to album sales began in 1991, thanks to SoundScan, now known as Luminate. Since such data came into existence, only 26 albums have sold a million copies in the first week.
Selling a million album copies in the first week is no mean feat. However, some artists have managed to do it, with a few of them even going ahead to do it more than once. Some of the artists that sold a million album copies in the first week include Norah Jones (Feels Like Home), Limp Bizkit (Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water), and Garth Books (Double Live). Others on the prestigious list include Lady Gaga (Born This Way), The Beatles (1), Backstreet Boys (Black & Blue), and Whitney Houston (The Bodyguard). There are more artists on the list, with Taylor Swift and Adele among the most dominant musicians, releasing albums that sold over one million copies in the first week. Here are 11 albums that sold one million copies in their first week.
11. Drake – Views (2016)
Canadian rapper Drake released his fourth studio album, Views, on April 29, 2016. The album was released under three record labels: Cash Money Records, Republic Records, and Young Money Entertainment. In Views, Drake showed his musical diversity by taking influence from West African and West Indian music. He also made his first full foray into Jamaican dancehall music. Other music genres featured in Views include R&B, Afrobeat, pop, and UK funky. Views did remarkably well thanks to its diversified sound as it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Views sold 1.04 million equivalent album units in its first week. Equivalent album units combine streaming and song downloads in addition to traditional album sales. The measurement was introduced in the mid-2010s as a solution to the drop in album sales in the 21st century. Drake’s actual album sales for Views in the first week was 852,000 copies. Besides hitting high equivalent album unit sales, Drake also smashed streaming records with his Views album as it hit a staggering 245 million streams.
Magna Carta Holy Grail was Jay-Z’s 12th studio album. Days before the album’s release, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) changed its rules for gold and platinum certification. Before releasing the album on July 4, 2013, Jay-Z sold one million digital copies to Samsung, which then offered the copies to its users for free. Due to that action, the RIAA ruled that artists no longer had to wait 30 days to get certification for digital sales. Hence, Jay-Z’s one million album sales to Samsung began counting immediately after Magna Carta Holy Grail‘s release, meaning the album went platinum soon after its release.
Jay-Z featured artists like Nas, Rick Ross, Justin Timberlake, Frank Ocean, and his wife, Beyoncé, on the album. Some of the hit songs on the album include “Holy Grail,” “Oceans,” and “Tom Ford.” Besides the one million digital album copies sold to Samsung, Magna Carta Holy Grail sold 528,000 physical copies in its first week and topped the US Billboard 200 chart upon its release. Jay-Z earned six Grammy Award nominations for the album, with “Holy Grail” winning the award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.
9. Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III (2008)
Tha Carter III was Lil Wayne’s sixth studio album. It was released on June 10, 2008, and sold 1,006,000 copies in its first week. Lil Wayne featured several big names in the album, including Jay-Z, Fabolous, Robin Thicke, Kanye West, the late Static Major, and Busta Rhymes. The album had several hit songs, including “A Milli,” “Lollipop,” and “Got Money,” and cemented Lil Wayne’s status as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Tha Carter III received several award nominations, including Album of the Year at the 2009 Grammys. That year’s award season was successful for Lil Wayne, as Tha Carter III earned him a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Meanwhile, “Lollipop” won Best Rap Song, while “A Milli” won Best Rap Solo Performance.
Usher released his fourth studio album, Confessions, on Mar. 23, 2004. The R&B album had instant hits like “Yeah!,” “Burn,” “My Boo,” and “Confessions Part II.” Confessions sold 1,096,000 copies in its first week, solidifying itself as one of the greatest R&B albums. Confessions also came with some controversy due to its theme. There were wide beliefs that the album was themed around Usher’s personal relationships. However, Jermaine Dupri, who mainly produced Confessions, claimed the album was more reflective of his personal story. Besides incredible album sales, Confessions also earned Usher a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary R&B Album.
7. 50 Cent – The Massacre (2005)
After announcing himself to the world with his Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ album in 2003, 50 Cent followed it up with The Massacretwo years later. The album debuted at no. 1 on the US Billboard 200 thanks to hits like “Candy Shop,” “Just A Lil Bit,” and “Hate It Or Love It.” The Massacre sold 1,141,000 copies after its first week and solidified 50 Cent’s impact in the rap game. Hip-hop bigwigs like Dr. Dre, Eminem, Sha Money XL, and Scott Storch helped produce The Massacre. 50 Cent also featured Eminem, Olivia, Jamie Foxx, and Tony Yayo in the epic album, which was widely positively received and considered as one of his best albums.
6. Britney Spears – Oops!… I Did It Again (2000)
Oops!.. I Did It Again was a befitting name for Britney Spears’ second studio album. A year before its release, Britney debuted with a highly successful album, …Baby One More Time. Hence, she was under pressure to replicate the success of her first album. Britney welcomed the challenge and worked with several highly sought-after producers. Eventually, she put out a pop album that incorporated funk and R&B, earning her high praise and critical acclaim. Oops!.. I Did It Again enjoyed massive commercial success. It sold 1,319,000 copies in its first week and held the record for the fastest-selling album by a female artist and the largest first-week sales for a female album for 15 years.
Eminem’s fourth studio album, The Eminem Show, sold 1,322,000 in its first week. The album featured songs like “Without Me,” “Cleanin’ Out My Closet,” and “White America.” Eventually, it sold 27 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. Eminem incorporated more rap rock in The Eminem Show than he did with his previous albums. The Eminem Show was themed around The Real Slim Shady’s hip-hop prominence and his mixed feelings about fame. Eminem also took a step back from his Slim Shady alter ego in the album, as he deviated from being satirical.
4. Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP (2000)
The Eminem Show was not the first album with which Eminem sold over a million copies within the first week. On May 23, 2000, the rapper released his third studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP. Dr. Dre mainly produced the highly successful album, which went on to sell 1,760,000 copies in its first week. The album’s success helped to propel Eminem to the forefront of America’s hip-hop culture. Some of the album’s most popular songs include “Stan,” “The Real Slim Shady,” and “Bitch Please.”
3. NSYNC – No Strings Attached (2000)
NSYNC is a famous boy band consisting of Justin Timberlake, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, and JC Chasez. Although the band is not as popular as before following a long hiatus, it remains one of the top-selling bands of all time. After making waves with their first two albums, NSYNC took it a notch higher with their third studio album, No Strings Attached. After its release on Mar. 21, 2000, No Strings Attached sold a mindblowing 2,416,000 copies in its first week. NSYNC repeated the feat with their next album, Celebrity, which sold 1,878,000 copies a week after its release on July 24, 2001.
2. Taylor Swift (The Tortured Poets Department, 2024)
Taylor Swift’s knack for singing about her romantic travails in her albums means her teeming fans would always anticipate her next album release. Hence, when she announced an album was on the way during the 2024 Grammy Awards, Swifties readied their earbuds in anticipation, as the album was Taylor’s first since her split from Joe Alwyn. Taylor released The Tortured Poets Department, her 11th studio album, on April 19, 2024. Unsurprisingly, her latest work sold 2,610,000 copies in its first week.
However, TTPD isn’t Taylor’s first album to sell over a million copies in its first week. The beloved songstress achieved that feat six other times with her previous albums. These include: 1989 (Taylor’s Version), which sold 1,359,000 copies in its first week; 1989, which sold 1,287,000 copies in its first week; Reputation, which sold 1,216,000 copies in its first week; Red, which sold 1,208,000 copies in its first week; Midnights, which sold 1,140,000 copies in its first week; and Speak Now, which sold 1,047,000 copies in its first week.
1. Adele (25, 2015)
While Taylor Swift has sold over a million album copies with seven albums, Adele needed just one album to achieve the feat three times. On Nov. 20, 2015, Adele released 25, her third studio album. The album’s title reflected the singer’s life and mind frame when she was 25 years old and featured classics like “Hello,” “Water Under the Bridge,” and “Love in the Dark.” Adele’s 25 enjoyed so much commercial success. It racked in a massive 3,378,000 album sales in its first week, breaking the record for first-week sales. The album sold over a million copies in a week for the second time in December 2015, selling 1,112,000 copies. It repeated the feat for a third time in January 2016, selling 1,158,000 copies in a week.
