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Odell Beckham Jr is expected to be officially released by the Cleveland Browns today, which means he will get to go on Waivers. OBJ doesn’t have much of a choice in terms of where he ends up, and as it stands, the Detroit Lions are the number one priority on the Waiver Wire. Having said that, there is no guarantee when it comes to who is going to end up taking the superstar wide receiver.

At this point, there are various teams that could use him, and a lot of teams are taking a serious look at whether or not he would be worth it for the rest of the year. If you’re a contender who needs some wide receiver talent, then OBJ’s Waiver appearance will prove to be quite attractive.

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In a report from Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, it was revealed that three teams, in particular, are very interested in OBJ’s services. Those teams are the New Orleans Saints, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Seattle Seahawks. As Florio goes on to say, sources suggest that Beckham Jr actually wants to go to Seattle where he would get to play with Russell Wilson.

The Seahawks already have an incredible wide receiver core, although OBJ would certainly help bolster the offense. At this point, however, the Seahawks are in trouble as Russell Wilson has been out with a finger injury.

Stay tuned to HNHH as we will bring you all of the latest updates on Beckham Jr’s status.

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna are the coolest celebrity couple, and it’s not particularly close.

Between their fashion pedigrees, artistic accomplishments and laid-back personalities, Rocky and Rihanna seem to live on an entirely different plane than the rest of us mortals. From showing up late to the Met Gala, and still shutting the place down, to late-night dates in Harlem, everything they do together generates an aura unmatched by any other famous couple.

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This past weekend, Rocky hit the stage at Complex‘s ComplexCon in Long Beach, California. To celebrate the 10th anniversary (and re-release on digital streaming platforms) of his debut mixtape, Live.Love.A$AP, the “Purple Swag” rapper donned a look reminiscent of his 2011 style and ran through the legendary tracklist.

And in an IG video posted by The Shade Room, Rihanna shows a ton of support for her man, right next to the stage. 

As Rocky performs the first verse of “Peso,” Rihanna sings along and like seemingly every fan around her, holds her phone up to film the throwback performance. Rocking an all-red suit, Rihanna stands out from the rest of the ComplexCon crowd, but is clearly just as invested as everyone around her. 

Rihanna’s appearance at ComplexCon follows her announcement that limited edition vinyls of her first eight albums, from 2005’s Music Of The Sun to 2016’s ANTI, are available for pre-order at shoprihanna.com, and will be accompanied by exclusive merchandise lines. And while it’s unclear when the “Desperado” singer will return with a new body of work, Rocky recently revealed that he has new music on the way while sitting down with Desus & Mero. 

What do you think of Rihanna showing up stageside for Rocky’s set at ComplexCon? Let us know down in the comments.

50 Cent is enraged at the STARZ network, which messed up the launch of his proudest directorial moment on Sunday night. After the latest episode of BMF went live for approximately three hours, the show’s executive producer claims that STARZ removed access to the episode, and now Fiddy is considering putting in an offer to buy the entire network.

Taking to Instagram following the tremendous mix-up on STARZ’s part, 50 said operations at the network are a “shit show.” He went on to share images of Eminem, who made a cameo in the episode as White Boy Rick, looking unrecognizable in the process.

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“Episode 7 of BMF is the best work i have done directing to date. I’m disappointed that STARZ handled this so poorly,” wrote Fif. “I used my personal relationships to make things happen they couldn’t have made happen. @eminem thank you for doing this for me. I love you bro, you know i’m rolling wit you till the wheels fall off.”

In a follow-up post, 50 gave more insight into what happened with STARZ, revealing, “They called and told me they wanted to hold episode 7 back a week so We can roll right into GHOST Nov 21. I said cool i like that idea. Then these shit head people put the fucking episode out for 3 hours then take it down. This is not ok, when I get uncomfortable i make everybody uncomfortable now who getting fired? until you figure that out don’t call my phone respectfully.”

How do you think this will play out?

Dak Prescott returned to the field for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and considering the fact that they were playing the Denver Broncos, there was this belief that they would win with ease and therefore extend their winning streak to seven games. In the end, however, the exact opposite happened as the Cowboys were terrible for three and a half quarters. 

At one point, they were down by a score of 30-0 although they were able to mount a too little too late comeback, bringing the final score to 30-16. This result put a huge smile on the face of Stephen A. Smith, who has prided himself over the years on being one of the biggest haters the Cowboys could ever have.

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After yesterday’s loss, Smith took to his Twitter account where he made sure to taunt the Cowboys and their supporters for what happened. He looked at the camera with a big smile on his face and essentially tried to humble their fanbase. In a separate post, Smith revealed that he was wearing a cowboy hat on First Take as a way to terrorize Michael Irving, who is the biggest Cowboys advocate over at ESPN.

Smith is always at his best after the Cowboys lose, and last night certainly proved that. Despite this, however, the team is 6-2, and they still have a long way to go before Smith can feel vindicated for his hatred.

As Zion Williamson continues to work his way back into playing condition, people have their concerns about his weight gain. Among those concerned is former NBA player and now pundit Kenny Smith.

In a video captured by TMZ in Los Angeles, Kenny “The Jet” Smith spoke about how Williamson’s passion should outweigh his desires to eat: “It’s not hard when it’s your profession. He puts the hours in to become a great basketball player, he’ll figure out those hours that he needs to keep his body right. It’s a commitment. It’s not hard, eat less. It’s not hard at all.”

While Smith feels that Zion should be able to weather this storm, Twitter has begun ridiculing Zion for his sudden weight gain.

The NBA season began on Oct. 19, as Zion’s New Orleans Pelicans are tied with the league’s worst record with one win and nine losses. Williamson has not played in any games this year, since he is rehabbing from summer foot surgery. When asked about his status on Nov. 1, head coach Willie Green said he was still weeks away from returning.

Much of the Pelicans’ future rides on Williamson’s availability and production when he does play, so once his foot is healthy enough to return, his weight could still be a major issue. It is unknown at the moment whether or not he or the Pelicans have taken any action to address his weight.

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Offset made an appearance at ComplexCon 2021 this weekend, but it didn’t go as seamlessly as he had probably hoped. Just outside of the No Jumper booth, the Migos rapper was involved in a fistfight as members of his entourage appeared to jump a man. 

The rapper was spotted wearing a red jacket with matching sneakers, walking toward somebody on his team when things got ugly. A member of Offset’s entourage seemingly threw punches at somebody, and the rapper rushed after them along with other people on his team. The altercation lasted less than a minute before Offset walked back toward the No Jumper booth.

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There isn’t a very clear video of what exactly happened or what may have prompted the fight, but it doesn’t look as though the rapper personally threw any punches for now.

Offset, and the other members of Migos, have an extensive history of fighting in public. Offset has been accused in the past of beating up Lil Uzi Vert, and the three-man group allegedly laid hands on Justin LaBoy this year. Set has also had issues with Chris Brown over the years.

Watch a video of Offset’s crew getting into an altercation at ComplexCon below. What do you think triggered this?

There have been some big athlete controversies as of late, although many of them have varying degrees of seriousness. For instance, you have Henry Ruggs III killing a woman in a car accident, which would be on the extreme side of the spectrum. From there, you have Aaron Rodgers lying about taking the COVID-19 vaccine, all while Kyrie Irving has refused the vaccine outright. Of course, the latter examples are not nearly as serious as what Ruggs did, although they are worth examining.

Well, that is exactly what Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did on his Substack recently. As Kareem explains, athletes are constantly being given massive sponsorships at that the market is in the billions of dollars. However, if athletes continue to be untrustworthy and mess up, then those sponsorships could evaporate for the next generation.

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Per Kareem:

“What’s especially bothersome is that Aaron Rodgers didn’t just lie and threaten the health of those around him, he also damaged professional sports. Many athletes make a lot of money on product endorsements, which depends on the public’s favorable perception of athletes. In 2020, global sports sponsorship was worth about $57 billion. Yet, every time a pro athlete like Kyrie Irving (anti-vax), Henry Ruggs (speeding at 156 mph, crashing, and killing someone), Evander Kane (forging vaccination card), or Aaron Rodgers does or says something stupid, the public trust in athletes lowers and sponsors might consider avoiding players in favor of actors, pop stars, or social media influencers. Steph Curry and LeBron James don’t have to worry, but some up-and-comers might not get the same opportunities.”

It is certainly an interesting argument to make, although it remains to be seen if his hypothesis will come true. After all, these are just a few examples, and there is no denying that athletes can help sell products better than most celebrities can.

Let us know what you think of Kareem’s take, in the comments below.

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Lil Baby has been on an impressive run for quite a while now.

After officially arriving on the scene in 2018 (with the help of a Drake stimulus package), the Atlanta rapper has ascended into the upper echelons of the rap game. Lil Baby rarely misses, and after a year that saw two appearances on Drake records and a full-length collaboration with 2021’s hottest rapper, Lil Durk, it’s become clear that his spot is cemented.

But we’re closing in on two years without a new Lil Baby album. And in an era when artists are expected to drop new music the second kids get bored with the old music, two years feels like an eternity.

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Fortunately for Lil Baby fans, it seems like new music is on the way. 

In a recent IG video posted by DJ Akademiks, we are blessed with a snippet of what sounds like some brand-new Lil Baby. 

Rocking a Louis Vuitton jacket and tee, and more ice than is in Antarctica, Baby spits along with his new record. And over some bass-heavy trap production, the 26-year-old shows his appreciation for the way he came up. 

“You see how we walked in, you can see we run stuff,” Baby raps. “I gotta think out the box, I hate being bunched up, glad that I been through a lot, it made me a monster.” 

While the IG snippet does sound similar to the majority of his discography, the saying, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” easily applies. Lil Baby hasn’t missed since 2017 and it doesn’t sound like he’s about to start now. Whether this specific record ever sees the light of day is yet to be seen, but if this is the type of time Baby is on, it’s almost certain whatever he drops next will be some heat. 

What do you think of this new Lil Baby snippet? Let us know in the comments.