Drake Honours Takeoff During Atlanta Tour Stop: Watch

The one-year anniversary of Takeoff’s death is quickly approaching, but for many loved ones and fans of the late rapper, his passing still doesn’t feel real. The Migos’ partner in rhyme, Quavo, spoke candidly about how he still feels his nephew’s spirit in an interview earlier this year, revealing that he still visits Take’s house to check on his things and make sure everything is in order. Others in the industry continue to mourn the loss of the Rocket Man as well, including Drake, who took a moment to pay tribute to his former collaborator during Monday (September 25) night’s tour stop in Atlanta.

“The first time I came to Atlanta, was I hopped on the remix to the song called ‘Versace,’” the 36-year-old recalled while wandering around his stage. The crowd instantly began cheering at the thought of him performing the classic club banger, but instead, he shared a heartfelt story about his late amigo. “And I just wanted to say while I’m in here, rest in peace to my brother Takeoff. One of my first brothers out here in Atlanta.”

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Drake Reminds Us He’s For All The Dogs in ATL

Besides the “Versace (Remix),” we also heard Champagne Papi and Take join forces with Quavo and Offset back in 2018 for “Walk It Talk It.” The Southern rap group joined forces with the father of one to tour across North America shortly after, leaving Drake with plenty of fond memories to look back on whenever he finds himself missing the “HOTEL LOBBY” hitmaker.

Speaking of For All The Dogs, the first single from Drake’s upcoming album has been receiving mixed reviews online, though it did still land at No. 1 on the Billboard chart. Charlamagne Tha God was among those criticizing “Slime You Out” with SZA, though he’s not joking that the entire feud between him and the Canadian was a planned part of Drizzy’s album rollout. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Beyonce “Mute Challenge” Fail Gets Houston Concertgoer Smacked In Hilarious Video

Since Beyonce first flew to Europe to begin her RENAISSANCE Tour back in the spring, her loyal fanbase has been impressing the “Halo” hitmaker. Before she even asked patrons to wear their best silver attire to shows throughout the month of September, many stepped out in over-the-top ensembles, many of which Queen B applauded from her post up on the stadium stage.

This week, the Southern starlet put on a rousing performance in her hometown of Houston, where plenty of celebrities stepped out. Lizzo and Monaleo met for the first time while awaiting Bey, and Moneybagg Yo also brought his lady Ari Fletcher out for a night on the town. Aside from those notable names, tens of thousands of locals also crowded into the concert. As TMZ reports, some of them weren’t afraid to throw hands when it came time for the famous “mute challenge.”

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Beyonce’s Hometown Show Involved Some Violence

When the Destiny’s Child alum gets to the part in “ENERGY” ordering everyone to be silent, the audience remains as quiet as possible. Some cities have been far better at this than others, but there were high hopes for Houston to be one of the best. In fact, one person in the crowd was so intent on pleasing Bey that the smacked another person around them for snacking on popcorn during the big moment. “Shut the f**k up,” she added while striking the culprit, who laughed the altercation off. It’s unclear if the two know each other. Regardless, it doesn’t seem as though the night was totally ruined for either of them.

Beyonce has been the centre of attention for months on end thanks to her RENAISSANCE World Tour, reminding us once again why she’s known as one of the greatest entertainers of her generation. While fanfare continues to surround the mother of three amid her final few performances, Plies has made it clear that to him, Britney Spears’ living room dancing videos are just as captivating as what Queen B has been serving up over the past few months. Read what the rapper had to say about his dream girl at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news.

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Mental Health Campaign For Seize The Awkward Shows Her Strength

Now that summer is officially over for another year, many people can expect to see a major shift in mood and energy over the coming weeks through the transition into fall. For those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, depression can begin to set in, making it much more difficult to enjoy, or even complete, daily tasks. It’s not easy to deal with, and not everyone is comfortable speaking up, which is exactly why Megan Thee Stallion has teamed up with Seize the Awkward for a new mental health campaign reminding us all to check on our loved ones at this time.

“I’ve always been told I gotta be strong,” the Houston rapper shared in the voiceover of a video posted to her Instagram on Monday (September 26). “Thick-skinned, stiff upper lip, tough as nails,” Thee Stallion continued as we see close-up shots of her beautiful manicure. “But to be everything for everybody, it wears on you. ‘Black don’t crack,’ they say. But it can. I can. We all can,”

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Megan Thee Stallion is Channelling the Power of Vulnerability

Speaking directly to the camera, the 28-year-old reminded her followers that “it’s okay to not be okay.” Thee Stallion urged anyone watching to “reach out to a friend if you see them going through it,” because “no matter who you are, being vulnerable is what makes us whole.” On seizetheawkward.org, users can find an educational guide on how to help others with their mental health. It’s not always an easy conversation, but it’s one worth having.

She’s understandably taking her time when it comes to more new music following her “Bongos” collaboration with Cardi B. While the Hotties wait for that, Megan Thee Stallion has also partnered with Doritos to keep their brains sharp this academic season. The “Big Ole Freak” hitmaker and the chip company have come together to launch the Flamin’ Hot University initiative, which you can read all about at the link below.

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Blueface’s Son Appears In Cannabis Ad While Rapper Chases Him Around The House: Watch

Parenthood isn’t easy at any age. For young people in particular, it can be difficult to find yourself growing up alongside your child. 26-year-old Blueface was thrust into the role of a father in his early 20s when he and high school sweetheart Jaidyn Alexis found out they were expecting. Their oldest, Jauvaughn, is now six years old. He’s been making frequent appearances on his parents’ social media accounts this year. Of course, not everyone approves of the way the California native chooses to raise his little ones. Still, that’s never stopped Blue from being himself.

The Cr*zy In Love star faced backlash just a few months ago for keeping his sons in the same house as strippers while filming a music video. Now, he’s being slammed for including his adolescent son in an Instagram advertisement for a cannabis company. As the video begins, we see the young boy running around shirtless as his famous father follows before stopping to address the camera. “Hey, I want y’all to tap in with Verified Members L.A.,” Blue urges his followers. “They got the best quality for the best quantity. Highs and lows. All you gotta do is click this code. They gon’ pull up to your doorstep,” he adds while Jauvaughn watches on from behind.

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Blueface Spends Time with His Firstborn

The MILF Music founder doesn’t explicitly mention weed around his little one. However, seeing as he’s still in hot water for the NSFW post of his and Chrisean Rock’s son that hit Twitter over the weekend, followers made it clear that they’re not impressed with these antics either. “Your actions warrant you being CANCELLED,” one user declared. “That d**n fire alarm!!! Change the d**n battery’s so it will stop beeping,” multiple others chimed in.

As Blueface attempts to strengthen his bond with his and Jaidyn Alexis’ two sons, the “Thotiana” rapper has once again been raising speculation on Twitter about whether Chrisean Rock’s baby is his or not. After the new mother liked a tweet suggesting that her ex could be responsible for fathering the little one, Blue publicly called her out. Read what Rock’s former lover had to say about the situation at the link below. Make sure to check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Usher Wants No Parts Of Keke Palmer Drama, Refuses To Be Like Trey Songz

More headlines continue to come out about the lengthy drama involving R&B phenom, Usher, Keke Palmer, and her now ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson. As most people know, it all started back in early July at one of Usher’s shows with Keke in attendance. The actress joined him onstage and was serenaded as she wrapped her arms around him. It was a viral moment that led to tons of debates on who was to blame for this happening. Some people were on team Darius Jackson, saying Keke was in the wrong for putting herself out there when she had a man at home.

Conversely, others were siding with Keke saying she can do what she wants and Darius is insecure. Then, you had people, like Charlamagne tha God, saying that Usher was the villain behind all of this. It got really messy, and perhaps even more so when the singer had Keke be a part of a music video. Even after speaking about a few times, it was brought up again to Usher during an interview with The Breakfast Club.

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Usher Speaks On Keke Palmer

 
 
 
 
 
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The Dallas-born artist addressed the situation and Charlamagne’s comments as well. Usher wanted to make it clear that he wanted nothing else, but to be left out of it going forward. He told the panel, “I’m not Mr. Steal Your Girl, that’s Trey Songz. I’m the guy who tells you not to leave your girl around me.” Loren LoRosa even asked him if there was any guilt about all the issues that came with it. Usher appeared to be a little annoyed about the question. He shut that down, saying, “What would the guilt be, that I had a great show?” Furthermore, he talked about the music video and why he decided to work with Keke. He says it was to bring good attention and intention and it was just to have fun.

What are your initial thoughts on Usher’s comments about the Keke Palmer drama? Do you think he was right in working with her for the music video and singing to her? Did The Breakfast Club try to make him look bad in the interview? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Usher, as well as the rest of the music world.

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Mia Khalifa Flashes Her Chest While Quoting Megan Thee Stallion Lyrics: Watch

Mia Khalifa doesn’t work in the porn industry anymore, but still, she remains one of the most well-known names thanks to the controversial nature of her content. The 30-year-old has since done all that she can to reclaim her narrative since walking away from her NSFW past, including flaunting her body on her own terms. On virtually every platform, Khalifa tantalizes her followers with thirst traps, and we’re still thinking about one that arrived on her Twitter page just a few days ago.

“College girl like Moesha / With ti**ies like Mia Khalifa,” the Lebanese starlet wrote above the two-second clip, quoting lyrics from Megan Thee Stallion’s “WTF I Want.” While out in public, the media personality unzips the front of her corset-style top, allowing her ample breasts to fall from their uplifted position to a more natural resting spot on her chest. Over 250K people have already liked the upload, though some trolls have taken to the comments to ask Khalifa why she’s still getting nearly naked after retiring from porn.

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Mia Khalifa is Feeling Herself After Slaying at Fashion Week

“Didn’t you say you were tired of being sexualized?” one of them inquired. In a past interview, Khalifa spoke candidly about her mental state when she was just 21 and working in adult film. “I was looking for validation in every crevice that I could, without actually doing internal work,” she vulnerable expressed to Yahoo Life. “I didn’t look like everyone else who was around me and that led me into a relationship that I should not have entered. And those were the steps that led me to the adult industry.”

Mia Khalifa is still thriving, despite the backlash her short-lived career in the porn industry has caused her. Of course, she’s been banned from visiting certain countries, but in America, the socialite is now using platforms like TikTok and OnlyFans to connect with her audience. While she still enjoys showing off her body in less scandalous ways, the model has also become a natural at letting her personality shine through in her videos. Read more about how her life has changed in recent years at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news.

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J. Cole And Danielle “Topanga” Fishel Share A Wholesome First Interaction: Watch

There are a whole host of rappers that have fawned over beautiful women in their songs. One of the most popular names thrown out there is Nia Long, but the list goes beyond that. J. Cole famously did it on one of his songs from his 2013 project, Born Sinner. The introduction to the album, “Villuminati,” is a grand and epic opener to the record. However, there is one bar that has now become a full-circle moment for the German-born rapper. Cole raps in the first verse, “Boy Meets World, I’m tryna find a new Topanga / And bang her out, no hanging out.”

Here, he raps about having a crush on Boy Meets World star Danielle “Topanga” Fisher. She was one of the lead actors in that popular 90s sitcom and many have touted her as being a childhood dream girl. Well, luckily for Cole, he finally got the chance to meet the actress. The North Carolina-raised artist performed at the iHeartRadio Music Festival this past weekend. He and Lil Durk both rocked the stage to play the smash collab hit, “All My Life.” After that, he went backstage and someone was dying to meet him.

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Danielle Fishel Cannot Contain Her Excitement For J. Cole Backstage: Watch

 
 
 
 
 
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In the video clip above you can see how ecstatic the 42-year-old Fishel was to meet J. Cole. The wholesome reaction from her makes it all the more endearing, “It is J. Cole!,” she said with glee. When he approached her, she said, “I have to say hi to you. I went and saw your show in L.A. Unbelievable! I’m such a big fan.” Both of them gave each other a hug as Cole expressed his appreciation. “Me too, likewise. Good to see you.” Fishel’s face lit up and it made for a cute moment that.

What are your initial thoughts on J. Cole running into Danielle Fishel backstage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival? What did you think about J. Cole’s reaction to seeing Fishel? Did you know he rapped about her in one of his songs? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news around J. Cole, as well as the rest of the music world.

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Kid Cudi Tosses Wild First Pitch At Cleveland Guardians Game: Watch

There are a lot of rappers who wish they could be star athletes, and there are some athletes who wish they could be rappers. There have been a ton of examples where both stars from each respective profession could do both. Quavo is a stud on the basketball court, participating in multiple NBA All-Star Celebrity games. On the other side, you have multiple superstars who can flat-out spit bars. NBA point guard Damian Lillard has a couple of projects out right now that are more than listenable. Shaquille O’Neal is also big in the music scene nabbing a recent feature on a recent single with rap duo Coyote. But, Kid Cudi is not one that fits that mold.

Mr. Rager fits into tons of examples of artists flopping in sports. About nine years ago, most of the world witnessed possibly the worst first pitch in MLB history with 50 Cent. However, Cudi might have something to say about holding that title. Just this past weekend (September 22), the native Clevelander was asked to represent his hometown. The singer and rapper was brought onto the baseball diamond to throw out the first pitch for the Cleveland Guardians.

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Kid Cudi Maybe Got A Little Nervous

In the video clips above obtained by HipHopDX, you can see in the second one that Cudi threw a solid practice pitch. However, things took a turn for the worse when more eyeballs were on him. Cudi wound up and threw the ball way outside of home plate, but all he could do was laugh and do a little dance afterward. He did not take himself too seriously, responding to fans saying, “I am a NON ATHLETE bro, its all in good fun!! I havent thrown a baseball since mini league as a kid and I wasnt good then too haha.” At least the Guardians would go on to win their game 9-8 against the Baltimore Orioles, so it was not all bad.

What are your initial thoughts on Kid Cudi’s first pitch at the Cleveland Guardians game? Where does his first pitch rank amongst the rest of the rappers’ appearances on the mound? Do you think you could make a pitch to home plate on an MLB field? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Kid Cudi, as well as the rest of the sports world.

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Lil Baby Roasted By Fans Online For Gun Video

Over the weekend a strange video went viral of Lil Baby at a shooting range where he shows off some less than stellar form while taking practice shots. While many online pointed out how strange and kind of humorous the video is, others took a more technical approach to breaking it down. Fans in the know pointed out his bad form, which nearly caused him to fall over. They also pointed out that the only thing keeping him from losing his balance completely was the instructor who puts his hand on Baby’s back. Check out the video in its entirety below.

This hasn’t been the only viral moment for Lil Baby recently. The rapper has been embroiled in a bit of a minor beef with Blueface recently. It began mostly casually with fans making theories about subliminal shots taken in music videos or tweets. But even after it seemed to go more mainstream the pair avoided any direct shots at each other. That’s why it was no surprise over the weekend when Baby shouted Blue out for easing up on Chrisean Rock and mentioned that he was done having opps.

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Lil Baby At The Firing Range

Earlier this month, Lil Baby had a concert in Memphis that nearly resulted in a tragedy. A shooting erupted in the audience that resulted in one fan going to the hospital. While the fan shared a few update videos from his hospita stay, Baby was pretty quiet on the incident. Aside from promising fans online a refund for their tickets, he hasn’t done much to acknowledge the situation. The only comments from artists playing at the show came from GloRilla, who is a Memphis native herself.

Fans React

As you’d expect there were plenty of people online making jokes at Baby’s expense. These are some of the funniest and most popular viral reactions to the new video of the rapper at the shooting range. What do you think of the video? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Jaidyn Alexis Restaurant Video Explained By Blueface: “She Was D**n Near Running That Bih”

Blueface and Chrisean Rock may have a Zeus reality series and a son together, but before she came into the picture, the 26-year-old spent years building a life with his high school sweetheart, Jaidyn Alexis. The rising starlet has given her man two children frequently featured on his social media, though the content isn’t always flattering. Despite his controversial antics, both of Blue’s baby mothers continue to run back into his life, even after swearing him off, as both have proven to us this month.

It’s been a big month for Rock, as she gave birth to Chrisean Jr. a few weeks back, and is now on the never-ending rollercoaster ride of parenthood. While she’s been facing near-constant criticism from angry social media users, Alexis has spent plenty of time with Blue, even joining him to perform at a concert in Los Angeles this past weekend. Not only did the 25-year-old have the crowd singing along with her, but she also had her “Stewie” single stuck in Latto’s head, as the rap diva tweeted out some of the lyrics recently.

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Video of Jaidyn Alexis at Work Surfaces Online

In the midst of Alexis’ big moment in the spotlight, a video of her working the till at a restaurant while YouTuber DDG places an order is going viral online. “DDG found Jaidyn working a 9-5 straight after Blueface and her split 😳,” one Twitter blog falsely reported on Saturday (September 23).

The next day, Blue responded to the post, making it clear that the footage isn’t recent. “9-5? Bih that’s my family restaurant. She was d**n near running that bih,” he praised his MILF Music signee.

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Blueface Calls Out “Stewie” Rapper’s Haters

“I can’t believe y’all hate Jaidyn this bad y’all gotta go post videos from 2021 to paint a false narrative,” the 26-year-old called out Which of Blueface’s baby mamas do you think has done a better job of holding him down, Chrisean Rock or Jaidyn Alexis? Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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