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Coming into the NBA Finals, a large chunk of the NBA community was rooting for Chris Paul as this is the first time he’s ever made it to the big dance. After 16 years of agony, Paul finally broke through while playing for a new team that is full of youthful exuberance. The Suns were heavily favored in the series and in Games 1 and 2, they showed everyone why. They won both games with ease and for many, this was looking like a clean sweep of Giannis and the Bucks.

Once the series shifted to Milwaukee, everything changed as the Bucks won two games in a row and tied the series at 2-2. Just a few nights ago, the Bucks stormed back after an early deficit and defeated the Suns 123-119 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. With Paul struggling, he is now one loss away from losing his first-ever Finals, and with Game 6 going down tonight, he is facing immense pressure to perform.

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Just like in Game 3, Paul will have a new obstacle in his path. This obstacle has haunted him throughout his last few playoff campaigns, so much so that he is 0-12 when this obstacle is on the court. Of course, we are talking about referee Scott Foster. According to Clutch Points, Foster will be in Milwaukee for Game 6, and fans are already gearing up for what could be a tough outing for CP3. Paul has been vocal about his run-ins with Foster and considering his recent record, the Bucks seem to have an advantage.

In all fairness to Foster, his presence did not affect the outcome of Game 3, however, he seems to be a bad luck charm than anything else at this point.

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Coming into the NBA Finals, a large chunk of the NBA community was rooting for Chris Paul as this is the first time he’s ever made it to the big dance. After 16 years of agony, Paul finally broke through while playing for a new team that is full of youthful exuberance. The Suns were heavily favored in the series and in Games 1 and 2, they showed everyone why. They won both games with ease and for many, this was looking like a clean sweep of Giannis and the Bucks.

Once the series shifted to Milwaukee, everything changed as the Bucks won two games in a row and tied the series at 2-2. Just a few nights ago, the Bucks stormed back after an early deficit and defeated the Suns 123-119 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. With Paul struggling, he is now one loss away from losing his first-ever Finals, and with Game 6 going down tonight, he is facing immense pressure to perform.

Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Just like in Game 3, Paul will have a new obstacle in his path. This obstacle has haunted him throughout his last few playoff campaigns, so much so that he is 0-12 when this obstacle is on the court. Of course, we are talking about referee Scott Foster. According to Clutch Points, Foster will be in Milwaukee for Game 6, and fans are already gearing up for what could be a tough outing for CP3. Paul has been vocal about his run-ins with Foster and considering his recent record, the Bucks seem to have an advantage.

In all fairness to Foster, his presence did not affect the outcome of Game 3, however, he seems to be a bad luck charm than anything else at this point.

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YG is understandably upset after his daughter scribbled and drew on his all-white Lamborghini, showing off the damage on Instagram.

“My daughter got me fucked upd [sic],” joked YG on Stories. “How she disrespect the Lamborghini like that.”

The photo shows the side of YG’s car covered with dark scribbles from his daughter, who clearly couldn’t find a paper or a proper canvas. Despite his frustration over the damage done to his car, YG followed up the picture with a looped video of his daughter going to work with a disinfectant wipe, removing the pen marks from his exotic vehicle. Hopefully, they were able to remove all of the drawings but if not, this will definitely make for a funny story to tell his daughter in a few years when she grows up. Remember when you drew all over daddy’s $300,000 car?!

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Following the release of his collaborative album with Mozzy, YG has been spotted in the studio with frequent collaborator Ty Dolla $ign. Aside from that, he’s been having a quiet year, staying out of the headlines for the most part and enjoying his increased time with family. Even when he’s cleaning up after his daughter, we’re sure he feels blessed to be able to spend time with his little one.

Check out the damage below.

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YG is understandably upset after his daughter scribbled and drew on his all-white Lamborghini, showing off the damage on Instagram.

“My daughter got me fucked upd [sic],” joked YG on Stories. “How she disrespect the Lamborghini like that.”

The photo shows the side of YG’s car covered with dark scribbles from his daughter, who clearly couldn’t find a paper or a proper canvas. Despite his frustration over the damage done to his car, YG followed up the picture with a looped video of his daughter going to work with a disinfectant wipe, removing the pen marks from his exotic vehicle. Hopefully, they were able to remove all of the drawings but if not, this will definitely make for a funny story to tell his daughter in a few years when she grows up. Remember when you drew all over daddy’s $300,000 car?!

Rich Fury/Getty Images

Following the release of his collaborative album with Mozzy, YG has been spotted in the studio with frequent collaborator Ty Dolla $ign. Aside from that, he’s been having a quiet year, staying out of the headlines for the most part and enjoying his increased time with family. Even when he’s cleaning up after his daughter, we’re sure he feels blessed to be able to spend time with his little one.

Check out the damage below.

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One of the best shoes of all-time is the Air Jordan 11 and if you ask any sneakerhead, they will probably agree with that statement. The Jordan 11 was debuted in 1996 and thanks to Space Jam, it was one of the most celebrated silhouettes throughout Michael Jordan’s career. Over the last 25 years, we have seen some tremendous colorways make their mark on sneaker culture, including the “Cool Grey” model which came out back in 2001.

For years, fans have been begging for this shoe to return and in 2021, Jumpman is finally delivering. Every single year, Jordan Brand comes through with a Holiday Jordan 11 and the “Cool Grey” has become this year’s selection. Thanks to @zsneakerheadz and @_perfecto_pair on Instagram, we have a fresh look at these kicks, and as you can see, they live up to the originals quite nicely. The shoe is covered in different shades of grey patent leather and nubuck which ultimately fits that neutral aesthetic that fans have come to love so much.

This shoe is going to be dropping on December 11th for $225 USD, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will bring you all of the latest updates and official images. In the meantime, give us your thoughts on these, in the comments below.

One of the best shoes of all-time is the Air Jordan 11 and if you ask any sneakerhead, they will probably agree with that statement. The Jordan 11 was debuted in 1996 and thanks to Space Jam, it was one of the most celebrated silhouettes throughout Michael Jordan’s career. Over the last 25 years, we have seen some tremendous colorways make their mark on sneaker culture, including the “Cool Grey” model which came out back in 2001.

For years, fans have been begging for this shoe to return and in 2021, Jumpman is finally delivering. Every single year, Jordan Brand comes through with a Holiday Jordan 11 and the “Cool Grey” has become this year’s selection. Thanks to @zsneakerheadz and @_perfecto_pair on Instagram, we have a fresh look at these kicks, and as you can see, they live up to the originals quite nicely. The shoe is covered in different shades of grey patent leather and nubuck which ultimately fits that neutral aesthetic that fans have come to love so much.

This shoe is going to be dropping on December 11th for $225 USD, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will bring you all of the latest updates and official images. In the meantime, give us your thoughts on these, in the comments below.

IDK has elevated himself into one of the game’s most adventurous new artists, frequently subverting expectations through the songwriting choices he makes.

Case in point, his new USEE4YOURSELF song “Red” featuring Westside Gunn, Jay Electronica, and MF DOOM, might have been anticipated to sound a certain way given the parties involved. Yet upon its release, many were surprised with the direction, which found the quartet of lyricists tackling a futuristic and crisp instrumental. Now, IDK has opened up to Billboard about the stacked track’s creation, shedding a bit of light as to how he ultimately put “Red” together.

“A lot of people don’t realize I did that before DOOM passed away,” he explains. “I did not do that to try and squeeze him in there to capitalize after his death. He cleared it. Secondly, it was me trying to be ambitious in putting together a rap track that also had playability in other environments.”

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“Traditionally, those names together mean New York City, oversized fitted hats, hands folded bobbing your head in a small, packed club,” he adds, noting preconceived notions that some listeners may have had going into it. “That’s what those names mean. My idea was to turn it into stadium, strip club music. I wanted to bring those people into an environment that they’re not used to ever being heard in.”

He also addresses the brevity of DOOM’s verse, which amounts to only a few bars; a post-chorus of sorts. “DOOM’s verse is short because if I were to put a whole verse down, to me, it would have been overkill,” says IDK, his production instinct shining through. “I have to still keep the replayability, and the song is already around four minutes. So, I was being sensitive about the time when I put it together.” 

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“The song is meant to be fun, dope, but legendary at the same time,” he continues. “I’ve never heard MF DOOM on a trap beat, and that was something that he wanted to do. Even though it’s not his main style, he’s interested in things like that, so I think it was a huge success, and I think it created a conversation, good and bad.”

It’s certainly not the first time IDK and DOOM have linked on wax. Prior to “Red,” the pair connected on “Pizza Shop,” a highlight off his IWASVERYBAD album. Be sure to check out IDK’s full conversation with Billboard right here. 

LISTEN: IDK Ft. Westside Gunn, MF DOOM, & Jay Electronica – Red

Rihanna showed support for Sha’Carri Richardson, on Instagram, Monday night, joking about the Tokyo Olympic Village’s use of cardboard beds for the athletes to sleep on during the games. Richardson was suspended from competition for a positive marijuana test, earlier this month.

“Beauty before the beast is unleashed,” Richardson wrote on Instagram.

“Yassss for the non cardboard bed,” Rihanna replied.

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Monday wasn’t the first time the Fenty founder publicized her support for the American track and field sprinter.

“Oh man, it sucks, you know,” Rihanna said, earlier this month when asked about Richardson’s suspension. “It sucks, it really does suck. But all is not lost, everything happens for a reason.”

Not everyone in the music industry has been as supportive in wake of the positive test for THC. Wack 100 said that Richardson “failed us as a people,” in response to the news.

“Put her on the first thing smoking back to the dispensary!” Wack wrote alongside a photo of Richardson on Instagram. “A violation leads to punishment. Nobody is bigger than the program. Rules & regulations are there to be followed not ignored. She failed us as a people far as I’m concerned!”

Check out Rihanna’s comment below.