Chloe Bailey Shows Love To Silk Sonic With An Angelic ‘Leave The Door Open’ Cover

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Ever since Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars released their side project Silk Sonic‘s debut single “Leave The Door Open,” the track has been everywhere. The duo even brought the sultry single to the Grammys stage for a groovy performance. Now, Chloe Bailey, one half of R&B sister duo Chloe x Halle, has put her own spin on the song.

Chloe x Halle are usually joined at the hip, but Halle is currently in the UK while filming a live action version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Because of their distance, the two formed separate social media accounts in recent weeks, and Chloe has been enjoying her independence. The singer even broke the internet after participating in a viral “Buss It” challenge.

This time, Chloe opted to showcase her talent by taking on a cover of “Leave The Door Open.” Sharing her version on TikTok, Chloe stripped back the lush single into a piano ballad. The singer took the opportunity to display her powerhouse vocals, hitting high notes during the song’s chorus.

Ahead of Chloe’s cover, the singer was able to virtually attend the 63rd Grammy Awards last week. She and her sister were nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best Traditional R&B Performance, Best Progressive R&B Album, and Best R&B Song. Even though Chloe x Halle didn’t end up winning in any category, Chloe said she’s “grateful to be on this journey” with her sister.

Watch Chloe Bailey’s “Leave The Door Open” cover above.

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Phife Rules The City In His Posthumous ‘Nutshell Pt 2’ Video With Busta Rhymes And Redman

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Although the video for Phife’s “Nutshell Pt. 2” was delayed for nearly four years, the fallen hip-hop legend actually does appear in the clip alongside his co-stars Busta Rhymes and Redman. Decked out in his customary New York Knicks orange and blue, Phife delivers his densely-worded verse at a diner with his fellow Big Apple denizens as they flex their way through their freestyle flows and celebrate the late, great Phife.

The video, directed by Tony Reames and produced by Dion “Rasta Root” Liverpool, also features cameos from A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip and frequent collaborator Consequence. Phife worked on the video and his upcoming album Forever prior to his death in 2016, with his family praising his efforts in a press release:

“He worked really hard to complete his album before he transitioned, and he was ready to share an album that was near and dear to his heart with his fans. His fans meant the world to him.”

“Nutshell Pt. 2” was rolled out impressively over the last several weeks after being announced in February. It was released the next day, with a lyrics video following shortly after. The video arrives on the fifth anniversary of Phife Dawg’s passing.

Watch Phife’s “Nutshell Pt. 2” video above.

A Signed Jay-Z Trading Card Just Sold For A Record-Breaking Amount Of Money

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Despite an unprecedented year, Jay-Z has been doing very well for himself. The rapper has secured a number of business deals in the last year, including his Tidal deal with Jack Dorsey’s Square. And while Jay-Z’s endeavors have made him a good amount of money, apparently his signature alone is worth a hefty sum as well. A Jay-Z trading card that was signed by the rapper himself just sold for a record-breaking amount of money at an auction.

An autographed Jay-Z “Signs Of Stardom” Topps trading card from 2005 was recently posted for sale on the online auction platform Goldin Auctions. While the card had some initial bids hovering around the $2,000 mark, one buyer was able to up the ante. Closing out the sale, Jay-Z’s trading card was purchased by a fan for a whopping $105,780. The six-figure sale means that it was sold for more money than any other non-sports trading card ever.

Online sports card platform SlabStox first picked up the exciting news on social media. “This is a public service announcement… a Jay-Z Topps Chrome Superfractor RC Auto 1/1 just sold for $105,780 via @goldinauctions. That marks the all-time record for a non-sports/TCG card,” they wrote.

See a photo of Jay-Z’s signed trading card above.

Adidas Yeezy 700 V3 “Kyanite” Gets New Release Date

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Kanye West’s Yeezy brand has made him the richest black man in the history of the United States and he is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The artist and sneaker designer has been churning out new Adidas Yeezy colorways and models as of late, and in 2021, there are plenty of dope offerings on the way.

One of the models that have been teased quite a bit as of late is the Adidas Yeezy 700 V3 “Kyanite” which can be found in the images below. This model has a mostly white base, while blue appears on the sides. There is a gum outsole all while the tongue is black. It has that dad shoe aesthetic that fans love so much, and the colorway is unique enough to entice those who perhaps haven’t even tried out the sneaker yet. Overall, it’s a shoe that is perfect for the Spring, and fans will be able to get a hold of it sooner rather than later.

If you want a pair, you will be able to cop as of Thursday, March 25th when these drop on the Confirmed App for $200 USD. Let us know what you think of them, in the comments below.

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Lloyd Banks & Benny The Butcher Are Plotting

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Lloyd Banks is up to something. That much is clear. For starters, the Punchline King has been hard at work in the studio, having recently teased an upcoming track that left his fans eager for some new music from the New York lyricist. And while Banks has been known to move at his own methodical pace, it would appear that he has been steadily plotting on his return, confirming that he and Benny The Butcher have a collaboration tucked away in the stash. 

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The revelation arose following the release of Benny The Butcher’s  The Plugs I Met 2, a project on which a Banks feature would have felt right at home. After one fan openly wished for a duet between Benny and Banks, the PLK actually took to Twitter to issue a promising response. “Very soon..” he confirmed, alluding to what many have already concluded — Lloyd Banks has something in the works, and by his own admission, it won’t be much longer before it lands.

Of course, “very soon” seldom means exactly what you might think, at least not in the rap game. Still, even with the uncertainty surrounding a possible release date, it’s reassuring to know that 2021 may very well bring a new Lloyd Banks tape into the mix, and one that features a verse from Benny The Butcher at that. Check out his confirmation below and sound off if you’re looking foward to some new music from the Punchline King. 

Lil Uzi Vert Announces “The Real Uzi 2”

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It can be admittedly difficult to track the whims of Lil Uzi Vert, especially when he lets them fly in social media onslaughts. Yet those who have perfected the art of interpretation have actually made many-a-discovery based on Uzi’s Twitter feed, including the recent revelation about his upcoming project — one that should please day-one fans of the Philadelphia rapper.

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Last night, Lil Uzi took to Twitter to share the news that he’s been steadily plotting on the release of The Real Uzi 2, a sequel to his debut mixtape from 2014. In case you need a refresher, The Real Uzi featured hosting from Don Cannon and guest appearances from A$AP Ant, Gillie Da Kid, Lee Mazin, and Kur. It’s almost surreal to revisit the formative drop, a massive stylistic departure from where the beloved artist stands today, at least musically speaking.

One has to wonder what prompted him to revisit The Real Uzi, let alone begin work on a full-fledged sequel, but many fans reacted to the announcement with a blend of curious optimism. It wouldn’t be the first time Uzi has lined up sequel to an existing project, having recently dropped off second chapters of both Luv Is Rage and Lil Uzi Vert Vs. The World. In fact, it would be more surprising if Uzi didn’t deliver a sequel at this stage, given the pattern he has established thus far. 

Are you excited to see how this one plays out? 

Giannis Antetokounmpo Becomes Latest Superstar To Suffer Injury

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Over these last few days, it seems as though every single superstar in the NBA has suffered a big injury. On Saturday, LeBron James suffered a sprained ankle and on Sunday, LaMelo Ball fractured his wrist. Even Kevin Durant has been hit with the injury bug as the Nets superstar is dealing with a lingering hamstring problem. Now, the latest player to suffer an injury is none other than Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, Giannis is actually dealing with a sprained left knee, which means he will now have to miss some valuable time out on the court. In fact, Giannis has been ruled out of tonight’s game against the Indiana Pacers, which means the Bucks are going to be a man short against a team that has proven to be scrappy.

At this stage, there is no real timeline for when he will be back on the floor, although with the Bucks in third place in the Eastern Conference, there is no real reason to rush him just yet. There is still plenty of time before the start of the playoffs, and it seems likely that Giannis will be back sooner rather than later.

Keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest news coming out of the NBA.

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Drego Declares Himself A “Krazy Man” On New Project

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Drego and Beno established themselves as one of the coldest duos emerging out of Detroit but as much as they move as a unit, they’ve continued to put on as solo artists. After gaining local and national fame over the years with numerous projects, Drego has been steadily making a name for himself as one of the hardest out of the D. He’s a frequent collaborator of Sada Baby and recently appeared on Big Sean’s “Friday Night Cypher.”

This week, Drego emerged with his latest body of work, Krazy Man. The rapper’s new project includes a 20-song tracklist with appearances from artists like Sada Baby, Rio Da Yung OG, Cash Kidd, PeeWee Longway, and many more.

Check out the new project from Drego below and sound off in the comments with your favorite track. 

Nicki Minaj Dad’s Wife Files $150 Million Hit + Run Lawsuit

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Nicki Minaj Dad's Wife Files $150 Million Hit + Run Lawsuit

The wife of hip-hop superstar Nicki Minaj‘s late dad wants justice. A massive lawsuit has reportedly been filed against the man responsible for her husband’s death last month after striking him with his car and fleeing. Nicki Minaj’s Mother Files $150M Lawsuit Maraj’s wife is suing Charles Polevich, 70, for hitting Robert Maraj, 64, with his car […]

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