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Just a handful of days after Pop Smoke’s Brooklyn gravesite was destroyed by vandals, there has been a major development in the case to find the late New York City drill rapper’s killer. 

According to  a Los Angeles County judge has denied bail to Corey Walker, one of the four teenagers accused of killing Pop Smoke. Walker’s attorney, Christopher Darden, had previously requested bail for his client but prosecutors in the case filed a motion implying that Walker should not be eligible for bail based on California laws. The judge presiding over this case, Curtis B. Rappe, agreed with the prosecution and denied Walker’s bail, leaving Walker in prison until the trial takes place. 

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Despite denying Walker’s bail, Rappe did note that this case was no longer a capital case, granting the prosecution’s motion to take the death penalty off the table. Walker does, however, was arraigned in August and faces a potential max sentence of life without parole. 

Pop Smoke, killed in early 2020 in a home invasion turned homicide in a Hollywood Hills Air BnB, was a beloved figure in the rap game and has been widely celebrated since his death. His second album, Faith, was released earlier this year and featured guest verses from Kanye West, Pusha T, 21 Savage, The Neptunes, Rick Ross, Future, Dua Lipa, Kid Cudi and Pharrell (among others) was yet another celebration of Pop’s legacy and the imprint he left on drill music and rap music in general in just a couple of years. 

What do you think of Judge Rappe’s decision to deny Corey Walker bail? What do you think should happen with the Pop Smoke case? Let us know in the comments. 

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It was just two months ago that Drake & Josh alum Drake Bell pled guilty to charges of child endangerment and was consequently sentenced to two years of probation. After taking some time to adjust to his new normal, the actor has turned to Instagram to share his side of the story.

“Most of the news you’ve heard recently is entirely false and wrong,” the 35-year-old told his followers. “I feel that you deserve, and I owe you, an explanation.”

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“If these claims were remotely true, my situation would be very different. I would not be here at home with my wife and with my son. But that being said, I am not perfect, and I make mistakes.”

Bell then clarified that he never had any sort of intimate relationship with an underage fan, but rather, responded to her without knowing her age, and then stopped responding when he found out that she was a minor.

“This individual continued to come to shows and pay for meet and greets, all while I was unaware that this was the same person I was communicating with online, and that’s what I plead guilty to,” the father of one went on to explain.

“It was reckless and irresponsible text messages. I want to make clear there were no sexual images, nothing physical between me and this individual.”

Complex reports that Bell was arrested and charged with crimes against children earlier this summer. The actor plead guilty to one count of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and one count of attempted endangering children, which resulted in his probationary sentence.

You can watch the Drake & Josh star’s video for yourself below.

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Sha’Carri Richardson broke away from out of nowhere and became one of the biggest stories of the summer after she was barred from competing at the Tokyo Olympics because of a failed drug test for cannabis. Shortly after the announcement was she would not be competing, the American sprinter was met with a wave of support from all corners. However, the love quickly faded as Sha’Carri confidently stated that she would be returning at the Prefontaine Classic to sweep her competition.

During her return race, she finished in last place, which prompted the internet to share all kinds of memes and jokes about her misfortune. She started beefing with different members of the Jamaican national team and then when she competed again at the Diamond League, she narrowly missed the podium, finishing in fourth place.

Now, Usain Bolt is giving Sha’Carri some tips and tricks on how to manage her future success, advising her to stay at it and consider keeping things to herself the next time she wants to boast online.

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“I would tell Sha’Carri to train harder and to be focused and not say too much,” said Usain during an interview with The New York Post. “If you talk that big talk you have to back it up. So just train hard and focus on that and try to come back, do it, and then talk about it.”

Bolt also said that the Jamaicans were inspired to humble Richardson after she took her trash talk to the internet pre-race.

“Jamaicans were vexed because she was talking a lot of shit before the actual race, it is just one of those things,” he said. “Jamaicans don’t like when people talk shit about us because we are a very proud people. So if you talk about us we are gonna want you to back it up. It definitely gave those women the extra push [to win.]”

Do you agree with Usain Bolt’s advice for Sha’Carri Richardson?

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Recently, Usain Bolt started a career in music, releasing his debut album. Listen to that here.

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When Giveon first popped onto the scene, singing the chorus on “Chicago Freestyle” it felt like the Chicago singer would be the next recipient of the Drake stimulus package. In the year-and-a-half since then, however, it has become clear that Giveon’s rise to stardom was inevitable regardless of who co-signed him. 

Receiving a Grammy nomination for his EP Take Time, another feature on a Drake record, this time on Certified Lover Boy‘s “In the Bible” alongside Lil Durk and most recently, the MTV VMA for Best Pop Video for his appearance on Justin Bieber’s “Peaches” with Daniel Caesar, Giveon’s star is ascending at a rapid rate and a couple of days ago, when the “Heartbreak Anniversary” singer announced his Timeless tour, fans were excited for an opportunity to watch him perform live. 

Unfortunately, when those Timeless tour tickets were made available for presale this morning, they sold out in the blink of an eye, leaving many fans disappointed. 

Giveon did attempt to remedy the issue, adding more tickets to multiple shows and an extra date in December but the damage had been done. Fans were left wildly disappointed and skeptical that Giveon’s switch to larger venues would even be enough.

On the “Chicago Freestyle” chorus Giveon sings, “Thirty degrees way too cold so hold me tight, will i see you at the show tonight?” After this morning’s rapid sellout, it turns out a whole bunch of people who wanted to see Giveon will *not* be seeing him at the show tonight. 

Did you try to grab Giveon tickets? Were you successful or did you miss out? Let us know in the comments. 

One of the most iconic shoes of the 90s is the Nike Air Max 90, which turned 30 years old just last year. The shoe was given plenty of new colorways and retros as a result of this birthday, much to the delight of sneakerheads. In 2021, the shoe continues to get some love, and with the Fall season just a few days away, Nike is coming through with a dope new NRG model called “Ridgerock.”

In the official images below, you can see that this new sneaker has multiple materials throughout, including suede, corduroy, and even mesh. As for the colors, we get an interesting palette as the overlays are burgundy and brown, all while turquoise makes up the toe box and back heel. Some yellow is also found throughout for good measure. It is the perfect shoe for the Fall season and we’re sure some interesting outfits will come out of this one.

As it stands, there is no release date for this model, so keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest news and updates. In the meantime, head to the comments section below and give is your take on this colorful new model.

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Yesterday, Roddy Ricch sparked hype for his upcoming album Live Life Fa$t, a title he announced earlier this week. At the time, he reminded fans that he has been essentially living in the studio, establishing a precedent of perfectionism that bodes well for the young Compton rapper.

Though some hopefuls were under the impression that Live Life Fa$t might actually land as soon as today, which would put him head-to-head with Lil Nas X’s Montero; in other words, a clash of the commercial titans, with both parties having experienced no shortage of chart success. Nevertheless, that was not the reality, and today Roddy came through to give an update on where his album currently stands in the production assembly line.

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“Master your energy while we master this album,” writes Ricch, warning fans to prepare both body and soul for what he’s about to drop. Clearly, he’s eager to share the project with the world, and it will certainly be interesting to see how he evolves in the wake of Please Excuse Me Of Being Antisocial. It goes without saying that Roddy won the hearts of the masses with “The Box,” which emerged as an unlikely hit for the young emcee; can he come out with a single that matches its universality? Time will tell.

Based on what we’ve heard, it seems possible that Roddy will be taking a more laid-back approach on this one, as evidenced by his recent slow-jam single “Late At Night.” Do you think Roddy Ricch’s Live Life Fa$t will top its predecessor? Sound off in the comments, and consider mastering your energy accordingly. 

After causing a stir for showing up scantily clad at New York Fashion Week, Coi Leray is once again getting people’s attention. Instead of making a statement with her outfit, the 24-year-old is letting her music speak for itself.

This morning, the singer revealed via Instagram that she’s got a new single called “TWINNEM” on the way.

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“9/20 save the date,” she captioned her latest post. The apparent cover art shows two bulls in bow ties holding stacks of cash, exchanging knowing looks while Leray sings.

“It’s just me and my twinenem/That loyalty everything/I don’t hang with broke bitches they just be killin’ my energy.”

The Boston born star continues, “Ain’t bringin’ nothin’ to the table then you cannot sit with me/They don’t bring nothin’ to the table but they lookin’ for sympathy.”

“N*ggas be havin’ they hand out but never that shit with me/Know a couple n*ggas that switched up and turned right to my enemy,” the verse concludes.

The comment section on Leray’s latest post is flooded with fire emojis and excitement as her fans digest the exciting news.

“TWINNEM” will be available on streaming services on September 20th. Check out the catchy sneak preview in the clip below.