So far this month, several hip-hop and R&B artists are impressing us with their new releases. Standout projects include Kash Doll and DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz cut, as well as Shy Glizzy’s Flowers. As for singles, we’ve markedly heard from the likes of G Perico, Masego, Daniel Caesar, and many more. The latest vocalist to turn out some heat is none other than Yung Bleu.
On Tuesday (February 14), the 28-year-old gave fans a Valentine’s Day treat in the form of “Games Women Play.” The new arrival follows the singer’s recent announcement that his Love Scars II effort is due to drop in April. Throughout his lyrics, Bleu mostly reflects on troubling experiences in love, and the emotions he felt as a result.
Yung Bleu attends EMPIRE Salutes The GRAMMYs With Adam Blackstone & Friends at City Market Social House on February 03, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for EMPIRE)
“And I’ll always think of you as that one that got away / My mind want you to leave, but, girl, my heart want you to stay,” he reflects as the first verse comes to a close. Things become more intense later on in the song.
“I know these women, they know how to play it / I ain’t no pretty boy, but tell me, who this durag by the bed?” he asks his lover during the second verse. “I’m jumpin’ off the ledge / It f*cked my head up, now I’m seein’ red, you better call the feds.”
Prior to sharing “Games Women Play,” Bleu dropped off his TANTRA project in late 2022. Across 17 titles, he connected with artists like Lil Wayne, Ne-Yo, and Kelly Rowland, just to name a few.
Stream Yung Bleu’s “Games Women Play” single on Spotify or Apple Music below. Afterward, tell us your thoughts on the new track in the comment section. Additionally, find more slow jams for all your Valentine’s Day needs on our R&B Season playlist here.
Quotable Lyrics:
I know these women, they know how to play it I ain’t no pretty boy, but tell me, who this durag by the bed? I’m jumpin’ off the ledge It f*cked my head up, now I’m seein’ red, you better call the feds
Lil Durk and India Royale were couple goals at one point. While the couple shares a child together, they split up in 2022 following rumors of infidelity. However, it seems as though Durk is missing her these days, especially on Valentine’s Day. The rapper took to Instagram where he shared a tribute to India, writing, “Happy Valentine’s day to the wonderful woman that made me a man I love you @indiaroyale.” He used Kanye and Future’s “I Won” collab to soundtrack the post.
Unfortunately, it appeared that his attempt to win her over backfired on him. India Royale took to Instagram shortly after where she seemingly shut him down. Though Durk attempted to show his affection towards her online, she saw through it. “People really do not respect boundaries at all. I try me best to be respectful and not put on a show but people don’t respect my choices,” she wrote before seemingly ending any possibilities of reconciliation. “Let it go,” she added in a subsequent tweet.
Though his initial post sparked hope among his fans that the two got back together, Royale’s comments have undoubtedly left him feeling a type of way. The Chicago rapper didn’t appear happy with India shutting him down in public and let his feelings be known on Instagram. “I post ‘cause I wanted to[.] The internet don’t run durk,” he wrote before suggesting that Royale was playing with him. “Try the troll with another mfr leave certain people alone.”
It seems as though it’ll take a lot more than a Valentine’s Day post for Durk to win back India Royale. However, this isn’t the first time Durk attempted to make his affection for India known to the world. Shortly after rumors of their split, the rapper shared a video of himself rapping along to “Risky,” specifically the part where he says, “I gave her my heart, welcome to death row.” He tagged India in the caption, though she didn’t end up responding. It seems unlikely that they’ll get back together any time soon but only time will tell. Check out Durk’s response above.
Valentine’s Day is for lovers, but that doesn’t mean single girls can’t have fun too. Couples have been sharing plenty of mushy romantic content on their Instagram profiles today. Elsewhere, several of our favourite bachelorettes are taking the opportunity to thirst trap away. On Monday (February 13), Khloé Kardashian caught her ex’s eye while showing off her bikini body. This morning (February 14), Amber Rose put almost all of her goods on display.
Jason Lee and Amber Rose attend the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
In the caption of her salacious post, the famous blonde wrote, “Keep the flowers, send a hunnid thousand.” Afterward, she directed followers to the link in her bio, where they can find her OnlyFans account, before wishing the world a Happy Valentine’s Day. The accompanying image sees Rose nude on her knees on the floor. She’s clearly showing off her entire behind and crotch for the camera.
Unfortunately for thirsty users, a giant heart eyes emoji prevents them from seeing any NSFW content. If they want to see any more of the 39-year-old’s famous figure, they’ll have to pay the discounted $11.99/month fee to join.
Of course, plenty of fellow celebrities are markedly gassing Rose up for confidently showing off her curves. Julia Fox, Sidney Starr, and Hazel E are standout names from the comments so far. Unfortunately, some haters have been bashing the Philadelphia native for her antics. Specifically, they’re claiming that her two sons will “hate [her] in a few years.” These responses don’t seem to bother the entertainer, who recently opened up about her decision to explain her adult work to her 9-year-old so he doesn’t find out elsewhere on the internet.
Rose’s promiscuous nature and OnlyFans certainly keep her at the forefront of fans’ minds, but that’s not the only reason she’s made headlines lately. Earlier this month, the mother of two was one of many celebrities who walked the Grammys red carpet. While speaking with Hollywood Unlocked at the event, she spilled plenty of tea to the world.
Not only did Amber hint at the possibility of her appearing on Jason Lee’s new podcast, but she also revealed her current dream music collaborations. One of them is Memphis legend GloRilla, and the other is a female rap artist whose been rapidly on the rise. Read all the details here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.
Tom Brady is currently enjoying retirement right now. Just a few weeks ago, Brady took to social media where he revealed that he would no longer be playing football. Although this was a big decision to make, it is one that fans can probably forgive. After all, Brady played 23 years in the NFL, which is an excessive amount of seasons. Furthermore, he won 7 Super Bowl championships which is a record amongst quarterbacks. Needless to say, he has nothing left to prove when it comes to the sport that he loves so dearly.
As for his personal life, Brady is divorced from Gisele Bundchen. Interestingly enough, today marks the first Valentine’s Day in which they will be apart. Valentine’s Day can be a pretty awful day for those without a significant other. After all, this is a holiday that is meant to celebrate love. Overall, it is a Hallmark holiday that can fill you with jealousy, and perhaps even a whole lot of sadness.
Tom Brady Speaks
Tom Brady attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Paramount Pictures’ “80 For Brady” presented by Smirnoff ICE at the Regency Village Theatre on January 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
However, Brady has chosen to go an interesting route this Valentine’s Day. According to People, Brady went on his Instagram and reshared a quote about love. The quote reads “Love is not a transaction, it is a certain exuberance and sweetness of your emotion.” For now, it remains to be seen whether or not this was a subliminal message to Gisele. Although, it is clear that Brady has some unique opinions on what love is. Love is one of those concepts that has a whole plethora of different definitions. Everyone’s perception of love is different, and there is definitely nothing wrong with that.
Hopefully, Brady isn’t feeling too lonely this Valentine’s Day. After all, he is the most eligible bachelor in all of Florida right now. That said, let us know what you think of Brady’s shared quote, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is only a few months removed from his last body of work, Me Vs. Myself. The highly-anticipated project arrived towards the end fo 2022 following a bit of a delay. Though he announced the project months before its release, the initial October release date was pushed back. Boogie explained that he didn’t want to compete with Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss, which undoubtedly had a grip on the final weeks of 2022.
However, Me Vs. Myselfcontinues to ring off. The rapper’s project boasts appearances from Roddy Ricch, Tory Lanez, Kodak Black, G Herbo, and others, as well as singles like “Ballin.” He later shared the deluxe edition which boasted “Needed That” with the late PNB Rock. Even with the release of a 23-song project, A Boogie still has more heat in the stash. Of course, with it being Valentine’s Day, he’s back with a timely record in collaboration with Vory.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – “No 808s” Ft. Vory
It’s that time of year when Kanye’s 808’s & Heartbreaks truly feels fitting, and it appears the groundbreaking album left Boogie with some inspiration. This week, the rapper unveiled his latest single, “No 808s” ft. Vory, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Tyler James, Chuck Taylor, and JoeFromYo hold down the moody production as A Boogie and Vory’s melodic talents deliver an emotionally potent banger.
Beyond the title itself, the effects of Kanye’s 808s & Heartbreaks seep through the record. While it’s hard to deny that the project opened the gates for an artist like A Boogie’s mellifluous delivery, the spacey, minimalist production feels like it was taken out of a page from Ye’s book. Still, A Boogie and Vory turn the production into something of their own and create a memorable anthem for this Valentine’s Day. Peep A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s new collab with Vory above.
Quotable Lyrics Runnin’ out of things to say whenever the calls collective Ooh, what a mood, she pull up with no bra under I buy her Jimmy Choo, she do that shit without her effort M.I.A. with you and your friend out here in Club E11EVEN
While she’s still single, Kim conveyed in late December that she is ready to move on from her past. Proclaiming “never say never,” she asserted that she is open to new relationships and also the potential for more children. This comes as a bit of a surprise, considering Kim is 42 years of age and already has four kids. Regardless, her new “happy era” is seeing her embrace romance, or at least the potential for it, through her clothing line. Kim’s company Skims recently put out a Valentine’s Day collection, and she has been one of the driving forces of its promotion.
Kim Kardashian In The Flesh
On Wednesday (Feb. 8), Kardashian showed up to the Skims Valentine’s Day pop-up shop in the Westfield Century City mall in LA, according to TMZ. While there, Kim greeted fans and looked to sell as many of her all-pink Valentine’s Day themed sets as possible. She actually happened to be rocking the new set herself, showing off how fashionable it is in a handful of Instagram stories. In one of the stories, though, Kim reflected on her journey to this point. She recalled how her and her friends used to take trips to Westfield Century City.
“Having my own @skims pop up store at the Century City Mall means the world to me in so many ways. This was the mall my friends and I would beg our parents to go hang out at every weekend growing up. That little girl never dreamed I would have my own store here and I couldn’t be more proud of my entire @skims team for making my wildest dreams come true,” she wrote. The rest of the night, Kim met with fans and celebrated the occasion. It seemed very apparent that Kim’s “happy era” is still going strong, and she intends to keep it that way for the foreseeable future.
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which should be good news for all of you out there in relationships. If you don’t have a boo this Valentine’s Day, then that’s alright. Overall, this is a holiday to celebrate love in all of its forms. For instance, sneaker brands are giving consumers a chance to showcase their love of sneakers.
In case you haven’t noticed, many brands have been revealing new sneakers specifically for Valentine’s Day. As you can expect, many of these kicks feature pink, purple, red, and white. However, they are all unique in their own right.
With so many V-Day shoes on the horizon, we decided to create a little buying guide that should come in very handy.
If you are a fan of the Nike Air Force 1 Low, then you are absolutely going to adore this Valentine’s Day offering. Overall, the shoe is covered in white leather, while red and pink are placed throughout. What makes these truly unique, however, is the cherries that hang off the Nike swoosh. It is a phenomenal color scheme that can be purchased in numerous sizes.
The New Balance 550 has become a beloved silhouette, so it only makes sense that it would receive its own V-Day colorway. Firstly, this shoe begins with a white base. From there, the shoe is then given some pink overlays along with some burgundy to top things off. This all comes together beautifully, and it is one of the best V-Day offerings of the year. A plethora of sizes are already available.
StrangeLove x Nike Dunk Low SB ‘Valentine’s Day’
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Sean Cliver’s StrangeLove is a beloved brand. That said, StrangeLove’s Nike Dunk Low is looking like a must-cop for Valentine’s Day. Sizes are currently going for $1100 to $1500, and there is no doubt that sneakerheads are salivating over these. From the multifaceted base to the pink and red suede overlays, this shoe is just oozing with character.
The Converse Chuck 70 High is an iconic sneaker. Regardless of colorway, this is one of those shoes that you must have in your collection. Subsequently, the same can be said of the University Red “V-Day” model, below. This is a shoe that contains a nice red canvas upper with three hearts joined together near the bottom. Overall, this is an aesthetic that works great, and is currently available in numerous sizes for $774 USD.
The Adidas Stan Smith is a truly iconic shoe for a multitude of reasons. Having said that, it only makes sense for a Valentine’s Day colorway to exist. This model goes the basic route, however, as we have a white upper with a red scribbled heart on the side. Additionally, the Adidas logo is cozying up to the heart, which is quite cute. A multitude of sizes are currently available for a wide range of prices.
Nike Air Force 1 Low GS ‘V-Day 2023’
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Surprise, surprise. Another Nike Air Force 1 Low. This year has been filled with Valentine’s Day-themed Air Forces. These, however, are for the kids. They feature a white base with red patent leather overlays. Lastly, the swoosh here is pink and is made up of multiple hearts. Numerous sizes can be found for an average of $160 USD.
Nike Dunk Low GS ‘Triple Pink’
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This Nike Dunk Low comes in grade school sizes and it boasts a Valentine’s Day ready “Triple Pink” color scheme. The concept here is very simple as you have multiple shades of pink throughout the upper. For instance, there is light pink on the base, a more defined shade of pink on the overlays, and hot pink on the Nike swoosh. Sizes can be found for between $262 and $312 USD.
Comme des Garçons x Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Hi ‘Play’
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Comme Des Garçons and Converse have an iconic collaboration with one another. The Chuck Taylor All-Star Hi is a staple of the brand, and you can’t help but love the “Play” colorway. From the black and white base to the red heart with eyes peaking out from the midsole, you get an instant classic. As it stands, this shoe can be found in an array of sizes.
Let us know which Valentine’s Day shoe is your favorite, in the comments down below.
In any given year, you can expect dozens of different Air Force 1s to hit the market. Although, most consumers will only find one or two that they are truly interested in copping. Regardless, it is good that Nike always gives its consumers a ton of choices.
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Nike Air Force 1 Low For V-Day
If you have been following this website, you know that the Nike Air Force 1 Low recently got a “Valentine’s Day” colorway. This model came complete with some heart-shaped cherries. Now, however, the V-Day AF1 is going in a new direction entirely.
Firstly, this latest colorway starts with your typical white leather base on the toe box and side panels. Secondly, the shoe has some gorgeous burgundy overlays. From there, the Nike swoosh and the back heel are pink. This creates a gorgeous look that fans can definitely enjoy.
Valentine’s Day – Image via Nike
Nike has been giving consumers a ton of amazing Valentine’s Day offerings over the last little while. Plenty of different silhouettes have been given the V-Day treatment and there is no doubt that the AF1 has been a huge part of that movement. Hopefully, for consumers, these colorways have proven to be sufficient.
Release Details
For now, these kicks do not have a release date. However, you can stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. Additionally, let us know what you think of this new Air Force 1, in the comments down below.
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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but instead of leaning into the trappings of the romantic Hallmark holiday, Rihanna circumvents convention with her latest themed Savage X Fenty lingerie collection. Sharing a steamy preview video with a flippant “ph*ck yo flowers” caption, the future Super Bowl Halftime Show performer looks ready to break some hearts.
The Breakin’ Hearts collection does make some concessions to the conventions of the V-Day theme. The included pieces are mostly in red, featuring heart-shaped cutouts and red lip prints. There are even on-theme jockstraps for the guys. You can check out the collection here.
Meanwhile, excitement is building for Rihanna’s return to performing at the upcoming Super Bowl, helped along by a new trailer acknowledging her multi-year absence from the spotlight. She unofficially kicked off her return in 2022 with the release of her song “Lift Me Up” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
