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It has been twenty-four hours since Roddy Ricch shared his sophomore studio album Live Life Fast, and fans overall have enjoyed the project. The album hosts features from several chart-topping artists like Lil Baby, 21 Savage, and Jamie Foxx, and to help promote the record, Roddy caught up with Zane Lowe. Unlike many of his peers, Roddy has opted to lay low when it comes to the limelight, so you won’t find him constantly uploading images to social media in an effort to show off the fruits of his labor. Instead, he emerges musically before retreating back into his solitude.

Roddy’s collaborations have earned him a tremendous amount of success, whether it be alongside DaBaby or Nipsey Hussle. His “Racks in the Middle” collaboration with Nipsey has been hailed in the industry and the pair even picked up a Grammy win, albeit posthumously for the late Hussle.

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“Nip was like [an] L.A. Jay-Z. It wasn’t just a conversation thing, it was like, an actual thing,” said the rapper. “He owned his masters… Like you could catch him at your local gas station on the real, hopping out, Maybach, taking pictures with people mamas, people aunties, little n*ggas.”

“That was him. Like, when you get all the hoods to just slide up on your store and you got the different religious groups pulling up. That ain’t normal for nobody,” he added. “That’s bigger than life—and that’s the thing. I just feel like people ain’t really feel it until it was gone.” Watch Roddy Ricch chop it up with Zane Lowe below.

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Now that he has his own platform, Charlamagne Tha God is expanding his media empire. The Breakfast Club icon has been afforded the opportunity to sit down with entertainers, politicians, and notable public figures throughout his career, and while on his new venture Tha God’s Honest Truth, Charlamange chatted with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Their conversation seemed pretty straightforward until Charlamagne, in his true fashion, pressed the VP about Democrat Joe Manchin. The host expressed that he believed Senator Manchin is “holding up progress” and didn’t mince words when vocalizing his frustration.

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“You get villainized for silly things like air buds, when [Manchin is] really stopping progress,” he said. Harris played it safe and didn’t speak on Manchin, but she added, “Every vote matters, especially in the Senate, and we have to listen to the voices … and then we negotiate… Sometimes it is frustrating.”

In his final question, which set things off, he added,  “So who is the president? Is it Joe Manchin or Joe Biden?” That’s when things took a turn.

“Come on, Charlamagne. It’s Joe Biden. No, no, no, no. It’s Joe Biden. And don’t start talking like a Republican, asking whether or not he’s president. It’s Joe Biden,” said Harris. “And I’m vice president and my name is Kamala Harris. And the reality is because we are in office, we do things like the child tax credit, which is going to reduce Black child poverty by 50 percent.”

“It is the work of saying we’re going to get lead out of pipes and paint because our babies are suffering because of that. It is the work of saying people who ride public transit deserve the same kind of dignity that anybody else does. So, let’s improve that system.” She added, “I hear the frustration, but let’s not deny the impact that we’ve had and agree also that there is a whole lot more work to be done and it is not easy to do. But we will not give up and I will not give up.”

Charlamagne approved of the VP’s response. Check out the clip below.

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The singer may have not been in attendance, but a gathering in honor of Taylor Swift has authorities in Australia scrambling. The Pop icon has a dedicated, global fanbase that often hosts events to celebrate her milestones. The singer has been slowly re-releasing her catalog amid her ongoing battle over owning her masters, and with each new project comes worldwide events that pay tribute to Swift.

In Sydney, Australia, over 600 fans came together to party the night away at the “On Repeat: Taylor Swift ‘Red’ Party” at the city’s Metro Theatre on December 10, and according to the New South Wales Ministry of Health, 97 people tested positive following the event.

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The Ministry of Health urged attendees to quarantine immediately following the super spreader event. Many guests checked in using a QR code, however, authorities are still trying to track down everyone, including those who attended and did not enter using the code.

Anyone who attended the “On Repeat: Taylor Swift Red Party” at Metro Theatre (624 George Street, Sydney) from 9pm onwards on Friday 10 December is a close contact and must immediately get tested and isolate for 7 days.

NSW Health is asking all household contacts of close contacts to get tested and self-isolate until a negative result is received by everyone in the household.

Some of those 97 confirmed COVID cases are reportedly the latest Omicron variant, however, health officials did not share a specific number. Authorities fear that dozens of households are affected, increasing the risks that this wave could spread rapidly throughout Australia and to other countries if left unchecked.

Swift nor her team have commented on the event.

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It was over a year ago that Doja Cat became a trending topic after a few bars from Nas began to circulate. The Rap icon dropped his “Ultra Black” single from his acclaimed King’s Disease project with Hit-Boy and on it, he rapped, “We goin’ ultra-Black, unapologetically Black / The opposite of Doja Cat, Michael Blackson Black.” Soon, people began touting this as a diss about the biracial Popstar, but Nas insisted he doesn’t have any beef with Doja and he was just dropping witty bars.

Doja would come forward saying that she planned on releasing a track called “Nas,” but alas, the teased track reportedly arrived as “Ain’t Sh*t.” In her recent interview with Rolling Stone, the Planet Her artist once again addresses the controversy.

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“It didn’t hurt me. It was just like, ‘Oh, this sucks. This is no good,'” Doja said, but it seemed as if she was stung by the mention. Nas’s jab came during a tie when Doja was receiving heavy criticism for certain resurfaced social media moments that many deemed to be racist.

“It’s just like, ‘This is a human being, a real human being with feelings,’ ” she added. “[I] don’t think it had anything to do with me, to be honest. I think whatever [Nas] was talking about was something that other people kind of planted into his mind. [But] if you’re able to reach that conclusion about me so confidently, there’s no point in ever talking about it. . . . I’m also very non-confrontational, and I don’t like the vibe of trying to prove myself to somebody that I don’t need to. I don’t think I really need to respond to that without humor.”

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The public, Memphis memorial honoring Young Dolph may have been a somber gathering, but his loved ones made sure to celebrate his life and legacy. The rapper was callously gunned down last month in a brazen attack in his hometown. Dolph was known to not only care about his community but to be actively involved in giving back to those in need, and his loss continues to have a devastating impact on Memphis and beyond.

Yesterday (December 16), thousands gathered at the FedExForum in Memphis to pay tribute to the fallen rapper, and during the event, Dolph’s longtime partner, Mia Jaye, spoke about his dedication as a father. Dolph’s children even said a few words about their loving dad. 

“I am just happy to be here because my dad was the person who raised me, and he trained me to be a good man when I grow up,” said Dolph’s son, Adolph III. The little boy spoke about playing with his dad and looking for to spending time with Dolph. He added that now that his father has died, he’s going to make sure he’s the “greatest person you’ll ever know.”

Meanwhile, earlier today, TMZ reported that authorities do not have any “solid suspects” just yet, but they are hoping that their informants will help bring in information that can lead to an arrest. 

Memphis PD Sgt. Louis Brownlee tells TMZ … cops have received quite a few tips on Young Dolph’s murder, and while investigators have followed up on that info, there hasn’t been anything to lead to an arrest.

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Additionally, WREG News in Memphis also reported that outside of Young Dolph’s memorial yesterday, officers located a stolen Infiniti Q40 in the parking garage of the FedExForum. As police were arresting that driver, another car, a Mercedes, tried speeding out of the garage and instead, hit a pole. The driver of the Mercedes, Guyland Key, attempted to flee the scene but he and his passenger, Antwon Flynn, were both arrested. 

“Key had nine outstanding warrants and Flynn had a warrant for theft of property $1,000 or less. Officers also recovered a gun and marijuana,” reported WREG. 

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It’s about that time of year when we get a look at which songs Barack Obama has picked as his favorites in 2021. We previously reported on the former President of the United States choosing artists like Bad Bunny, Cardi B, Nas, Lauryn Hill, Morray, MO3, Isaiah Rashad, Lizzo, and Lil Nas X, among several others. The annual tradition is an anticipated revelation that comes at the same time each year, and the “Old Town Road” rapper is reveling in the mention.

Lil Nas X took to Twitter to express his sheer excitement at being recognized by America’s former Commander-in-Chief.

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“Started running around the house in excitement when I saw this, then i remembered i have covid lol,” the Montero star tweeted. The revelation came as a shock to his fans, but in true fashion, he attempted to clean it up with a quip. “Now that i’m sure i won’t die from covid i will now begin making mildly funny jokes about having it.”

Lil Nas X did add that his COVID-19 recovery “has not been a fun journey” but still laughed it off, stating he’s not sure if he has “the omarion or alicia keys variant.” The tweets were deleted, but not after screenshots were shared. Check it out below.

The expectation to craft a stellar debut album is a level of pressure that most artists know all too well. Fans of Coi Leray have been anticipating the rapper’s long-awaited debut, but Leray has been carefully planning her introductory record with precision. She’s made waves with singles like “No More Parties” and “Twinnem,” but a full-length has yet to arrive.

Leray has spoken about her album a handful of times and today (December 17), she returned to Instagram to give an update about the record as well as some insight into what she has been dealing with in her personal life.

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“Kind of been a rough year, even though I made millions, it came with a lot of depression,” she penned. “‘Medicine’ is the last song ima drop this year. This song is strictly for my fans. When I got in the booth and vent, just know I’m speaking from the heart and I meant every word in the song. Hope everyone has a great holiday and gets everything they ever dreamed of.”

“She added, “This new year is going to be one of the biggest years of my life. I feel it. My album is going to be one of the biggest female artist albums in the world. I can promise you that Xoxo -Coi.” We’ll have to wait and see if her manifestation comes to pass. Check out Coi Leray’s post below.

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One of Kanye West’s most popular shoes is the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2. This model has been going strong since 2016 and it is showing no signs of slowing down. New colorways are set to release before the end of the year, and there are even some on the horizon for 2022. One such model is the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Cotton White,” which can be found in the image below.

As you can see, this shoe is pure white, with no other colors present. From the stripe to the upper to the midsole, everything here is as white as the snow on the ground in the North Pole. It’s truly an immaculate shoe and it is something that Yeezy fans have been waiting for since the infamous “Cream” Yeezys dropped five years ago. You can never go wrong with an all-white shoe, and Yeezy continues to prove that.

For now, a release date is unknown, however, you can expect these to drop sometime in the new year for a price of $220 USD. Let us know what you think of these, in the comments below, and stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest updates pertaining to this sneaker.

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By now, fans know that when it comes to Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz is not the one to play with. The couple has known one another since they were just teenagers in New York, but by 2010, they were engaged and expecting their first child together. Swizz and Keys never skip a beat in fawning over one another publicly, whether it be with physical or verbal affections, so when a media personality attempted to stir the pot with unsubstantiated allegations that the megaproducer was stepping out on his wife, Swizz was quick to shut it down.

La La Anthony has found her name in headlines as people discuss her split from Carmelo Anthony, but Miss Jones hopped online with accusations that La La was having an affair with Swizz.

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Miss Jones claimed that she received a DM from someone who said they were in Swizz’s camp. This phantom person told Jones that Swizz wasn’t leaving Keys and La La was in love, and after The Jasmine Brand shared a clip of Miss Jones, people were quick to fire off speculative comments. However, Swizz was made aware of the Instagram post as well and he issued a brief response.

“Knock it TF OFF!!!!!!!!!” wrote Swizz in the comment section. The public seemed to agree as they cosigned his sentiments. Check it out below.