R. Kelly’s Assistant Denies Recruiting Underage Girls

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Diana Copeland, R. Kelly’s longtime assistant who worked with the disgraced singer for 15 years, says she did not help recruit underage women nor did she witness any of the alleged abuse. Copeland spoke with Good Morning America, Friday, amidst Kelly’s ongoing sex crimes trial in Brooklyn, New York.

“[I] never witnessed something under … around underage women,” Copeland said of the allegations. “Now, I did come and go, so I mean, I want to make sure that I am clear that my experience does not negate anybody else’s experience.”

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When pressed as to whether she assisted in the recruiting of the underage girls, Copeland replied, “He never asked me, but at the time … he was R. Kelly, a mega superstar. He needed no help to recruit women, or to get women.”

She added that she was surprised to hear the kidnapping and sexual assault accusations during the trial: “When this case came up, I was reading women were locked up and kidnapped. That’s not what I’m seeing. I’m not seeing anyone trying to leave. Every woman that left walked right out the door.”

During her appearance at the trial, Copeland did admit that Kelly “could get pretty heated,” and once demanded she wear only a robe to prove she wasn’t wearing a wire.

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Jada Pinkett Smith & Tiffany Haddish Say Will Smith & Common Approve Of Their Shaved Heads

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On her most recent episode of Red Table Talk, host Jada Pinkett Smith sat down with Tiffany Haddish to discuss plenty of important topics, including what the men in their life think of their bald and beautiful heads.

Smith, who shaved her head back in the summer, was questioned by Haddish, who wanted to know how her husband, Will Smith, reacted to such a big change.

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“He loved it,” the mother of two told her friend. “He was like, ‘Stunning!’”

She then went on to explain that shaving her head was a decision she’d been pondering over for a long time. “I was just ready for that kind of expression and release. I’m so glad I did it. It was such a beautiful experience and such a freedom.”

The Girls Trip actress continued, “I feel more connected to myself and to the great diving in a very special way. I was just like, ‘I’m done. I’m just done with the worry. I’m done with the care. I’m just done.’”

Haddish then shared that she came to a similar realization during the pandemic, which prompted her to sport a new ‘do as well.

“During that pandemic time — the beginning of the pandemic, I was reading the Bible more, checking up on the Torah and everything. Everything is talking about ‘know thyself, know thyself.’ And that just kept resonating with me. I’m like, ‘Okay.’ When I hear things, I take it literal.”

By diving into her spiritual side, the comedian decided it was time to get rid of her hair. Shortly after making the chop, she showed her boyfriend, Common, who had a similar reaction to Smith’s husband.

“I called him on FaceTime. He looked. He said, ‘You’re beautiful. You look so beautiful. Oh, look at your face. You’re gorgeous. I can see you. I can see all of you,’” Haddish gushed.

What do you think of both stars’ bold new looks? Share your opinion in the comments.

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Eliantte Says They’ve Never Had A Payment Problem With Playboi Carti

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Eliantte & Co., the jeweler who is rumored to be suing Playboi Carti for being behind on his payments, says that the reports of a lawsuit are false, and the rapper is one of their top clients. Carti copped a 14-carat white gold diamond rosary chain and a diamond tennis chain from the jeweler in September 2020, but reportedly had only paid $100,000 of a $197,063.75 bill.

“Big misunderstanding Carti is one of our top clients never had a payment problem with my brother,” Elliot Eliantte wrote on Instagram. “Narcissist chain is almost ready. Album promo getting out of hand @PlayboiCarti they ready.”

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Eliantte is referencing Carti’s upcoming project, Narcissist, which is rumored to be releasing soon. Earlier this week, Carti revealed on Twitter that his merch website had been hacked and the leaked clothing pieces, including a $5,000 helmet, have not been approved. 

“THE WEBSITE IS HACKED THE REF FOLDER WAS POSTED LIVE,” he wrote. “NEVER APPROVED ANY CLOTHING/ ECT.”

As for when fans can expect the project, Carti shared a text message screenshot on social media, this week, reading “Forget about sample clearances. Drop Narcissist.” The message was sent in a group chat with three people.

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K Camp Shares New Single “Stars Aligned Freestyle”

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K Camp has been on one of the most impressive grinds in the past few years. Though he was once a promising star on a major label, it turned out that leaving his label situation was one of the best moves he’s made in his career. Fans have benefited from his output while K Camp has been moving at his own pace which is quite rapidly these days.

K Camp already blessed fans with tons of music this month including last month’s Float but he’s returned with even more vibes. This week, the rapper unleashed his latest offering, “Stars Aligned Freestyle” where he effortlessly glides over moody production, reflecting on his perseverance in the face of adversity.

Check the song out below.

Quotable Lyrics
But he turn up, he done broke all the scales
Deeper than the ocean, shit get bigger than a whale
Treat this shit like forest, I’m just waitin’ to exhale
Za in my lungs and Bo got za on the scale 

The Alchemist Gives Update On Earl Sweatshirt Album, Says “It’s Incredible”

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The last time Earl Sweatshirt gave fans a full studio album was back in 2018 with Some Rap Songs. According to his close friend and frequent collaborator, The Alchemist, we may not have to wait much longer before he drops again.

During a recent sit down with Anthony Fantano from The Needle Drop, the producer revealed that “Earl’s album is incredible. I’m excited about that and I do have some work on there.”

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The Alchemist was careful not to drop too many details about his pal’s project, although he did say, “I think everybody will be happy. He’s in his bag, as he should be.”

“Earl is always working, he’s a master of his craft, so something gets cut all the time. When he decides to press the button, we’ll see. But he’s got loaded guns… Know that he’s hard at work and the magic is there.”

Fans of the duo may remember earlier this year, when The Alchemist revealed that he and Earl had completed an entire album together and secretly posted it on YouTube.

When Fantano inquired about the album, the DJ shared that he didn’t have a lot to say about it.

“I haven’t heard anything about it, man. It’s still just floating in the matrix… I can’t even really say anything about it. I’ve been sworn to just leave it alone. It was just one day of madness.”

In regards to his own music, The Alchemist shared that he plans to release a second edition of his EP This Thing of Ours, but first, he wants to show his listeners a different side.

“The next project I got coming is all keyboard, all synth entirely and it’s the score to a film by Jason Goldwatch that we did together and it’s called Cycles,” he said.

“It’s an experiment I did a long time — I played all the shit I don’t even know how to play — but it came out really cool and I’m interested to see how people take to it.”

Check out the entire interview between The Alchemist and Fantano below.

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Soulja Boy Is On A Vibe On “Do My Lil Dance”

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Soulja Boy is everywhere these days. The rapper’s continued to make waves in the past year, specifically following the success of “She Make It Clap.” The impromptu freestyle transformed into one of the biggest TikTok trends and earned Soulja another #1 record on the Billboard charts. In the midst of all of this, he’s found himself in public feuds that are often one-sided and has flooded the streets with new music at every corner.

The rapper doesn’t appear to have any intention of slowing down, either. Today, the rapper quietly emerged with a new single titled, “Do My Lil Dance.” The cover art for the single reads “Soulja Season” which might indicate that another album is on the way before the year’s end.

Check out his new track below.

Quotable Lyrics
She said Draco, give me a chance
Walk around town with that stick in my hand
(Du-du-du-du-du)
I get the blicks and sh*t lil n***a

Playboi Carti Was Sued By A Jeweler Who Claims The Rapper Owes Nearly $100,000

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Playboi Carti is less than a year removed from the release of his second album, Whole Lotta Red, and there’s another en route called Narcissist. But now he’s in trouble: Carti was recently sued by famed jeweler Elliot Eliantte for an unpaid balance of $97,063.75.

According to a report that TMZ shared on Friday, Eliante And Co. claim the rapper purchased two custom chains in September 2020 and never paid the full balance. The purchase included a 14-carat white gold diamond rosary chain and a diamond tennis chain, which both came to a total of $197,063.75. Eliantte confirms that Carti paid $100,000 back in January, but since then, he has not submitted any additional payments which prompted the lawsuit.

Earlier this week, Carti claimed that his merch website was hacked after pointing out the absurdly high prices for items on it. The products on the site included $75 motorcycle gloves, a $160 jersey, a $250 racing jacket, a $40 balaclava mask, a $50 long sleeve shirt, and a $5,000 motorcycle helmet. While some fans made some purchases, the rapper posted a screenshot of a group chat text message he sent where he shares his frustration about the incident. “THE WEBSITE IS HACKED THE REF FOLDER WAS POSTED LIVE,” he wrote. “NEVER APPROVED ANY CLOTHING/ ECT.”

Nike Air Force 1 Low “Lakers” Officially Unveiled: Photos

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This is going to be a very special season for the NBA as it is celebrating its 75th anniversary. There are certainly going to be a lot of activations to go along with this birthday, and fans can expect some big things from the league. Over the past few months, we have seen plenty of teasers for some Nike x NBA 75th anniversary sneakers, and for now, it seems like the Nike Dunk Low and the Nike Air Force 1 are the two shoes that will get the most love.

One of the most popular models that have been shown off thus far is this Lakers model which can be found below. The base of the shoe is made with white leather, all while the highlights are made up of light blue and purple. These elements come together to create a truly dope shoe that pays homage to the early days of the Lakers franchise.

As of today, there is no release date for these kicks, so keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest updates regarding these. In the meantime, give us your thoughts on the colorway in the comments section, below. 

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Wiki & Mike Slide On “Promised”

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Wiki’s left his imprint on the culture for the past decade since his efforts alongside Sporting Life and Hak as Ratking. The group has taken a hiatus of sorts in the past few years but that doesn’t mean they’ve left fans high and dry. Each member has pushed forward with solo releases, specifically Wiki who’s delivered several projects in recent years. In 2019, he offered Oofie, and at the top of the summer, he linked up with Nah for their joint project, Telephone Booth.

Now, Wiki is preparing the release of his forthcoming project Half God which drops at the top of next month. Ahead of its release, he’s shared his new single, “Promised” ft. MIKE and produced by Navy Blue.

Check the record out below.

Quotable Lyrics
It’s too early for all the urgency, my brain feels like been in and out of surgery
Open up the curtains, see everything the world conceived, left to me
Not no unnecessaries, only necessities, the bear ones have you cherishing
Your sense of Qi sets you free, just don’t take a turn down the wrong street