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Last week, YFN Lucci gave an update on his ongoing racketeering case. The rapper is currently facing a slew of charges related to allegations of gang activity and the murder of an Atlanta man last December. “Thank you all for your prayers and continued support,” the 30-year-old wrote in a text image. “I am still incarcerated right now but am maintaining my innocence. To all my fans who have continued to show love and support, I’ll have some new music and content on the way!”

On Thursday (June 17), 11Alive News reported that YFN Lucci’s attorney appeared before a Fulton County judge in Georgia to enter a not guilty plea on behalf of the rapper. “He also waived his formal arraignment in a gang-related racketeering case he was indicted in last month,” reports the outlet.

Authorities reportedly claim that Lucci, real name Rayshawn Bennett, is associated with the Bloods in the cities of Miami and Atlanta. Several people were named in an indictment along with Lucci, and the charges reportedly have a wide range from murder to firearm possession. Lucci, specifically, has been hit with charges including “a felony murder count, multiple counts of aggravated assault, a violation of the Georgia RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) act and multiple counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.”

Although investigators noted that they believed the gang activity goes as far back as 2010, YFN Lucci wasn’t included in the case until last year. It’s reported that when he released the music video for his single “Shine On,” authorities tagged him due to the lyrics “promoting criminal gang activity.” The music video also reportedly helped investigators because there were alleged “hand signs, language, clothing and colors” that showed Bloods affiliation.

The rapper was previously denied bond. Check out the music video to “Shine On” below.

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Kyle Kuzma has received a ton of scrutiny this season due to his play on the court down the stretch. The Los Angeles Lakers star has failed to become that solid third scoring option for the Lakers, and some fans are starting to grow impatient. In some ways, Kuzma has regressed with the Lakers, and there are now reports that he could be traded in the offseason if the Lakers find a suitable trade partner. After all, the Lakers need a third star, and Kuzma could be a piece worth moving for the right price. 

Today, an interesting development was revealed in the Kuzma saga as a fan pointed out that Kuzma has officially taken the Lakers out of his Instagram bio. This same move was done by Dennis Schroder just a few weeks ago, and as it stands, Schroder is also on the negative end of some Lakers rumors.

While Kuzma could be doing this simply as a way to clean up his social media, it seems a little bizarre that he’s doing it now especially since the offseason just started. Needless to say, Kuzma has only added fuel to the speculative fire with this small gesture.

As for the fans, they seem pretty amused by the whole thing, and some Lakers fans are even celebrating the move. In the tweets below, you can see some NBA fans hoping for Kuzma to leave L.A. for good as they feel like the Lakers would be better without him.

Let us know if you think Kuzma will be donning the purple and gold next year, in the comments below.

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The drama involving Chrissy Teigen and designer Michael Costello has taken a turn. Days ago, amid Teigen’s ongoing scandals involving allegations of online bullying, the model mogul resurfaced on social media after weeks of silence. She released an apology for her previous behaviors but soon, another accusation popped up from Costello. He claimed Teigen bullied him years back, caused him to hae suicidal thoughts, and blackballed him in the industry, and he even shared screenshots to prove his point.

However, others came forward to call foul on Costello, including designer Maxie J who said he called her a “Black n*gger b*tch,” famed singer Leona Lewis who shared a detailed story of being traumatized by him during a charity fashion show, and Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Falynn Guobadia who also revealed she’d had a distressing encounter with him. 

Costello returned to defend himself against the allegations, once again blaming Teigen, saying she was unleashing her friends to make him look bad. Teigen has now addressed Costello’s allegations directly, as has her husband John Legend, and they’re pulling receipts with claims that Costello photoshopped his texts with Teigen. The model shared her screenshots that showed they had a polite and often friendly exchange that continued into 2020. She said she doesn’t understand why he attempted to interject himself into her ongoing drama.

“Please do NOT bully this man under the masquerade of defending me. I’ve taken it ALL. I’ve heard it all,” she wrote. “I just beg for you to know the truth. Michael, you are now causing actual pain to people who are trying to better themselves. Enough. Or this WILL go further. Not here, but an actual court of law. And every dime we win will go to an anti bullying charity focused on turning this sh*t show into a positive. I wish you peace and healing. I have some places I’ve been attending if you’d like the connects.”

Costello returned, doubling down that Teigen bullied him. He said he’s taking a break from social media and turned his Instagram private. Check out a few posts below.

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To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Air Jordan 6, Jumpman has been coming through with a plethora of Jordan 6 colorways and retros that have ignited people’s nostalgia. After all, the Air Jordan 6 is the shoe that Michael Jordan won his first-ever championship in, which makes this one of the most significant shoes in the Jordan vault. With numerous potential retros to choose from, Jumpman has been very particular and this Fall, they will be coming through with a re-release for the beloved “Midnight Navy” model.

This shoe first came out back in 2000 and fans have been clamoring for it, ever since. The shoe has a basic white leather upper all while the midsole, tongue, and back heel have navy blue highlights. It is a shoe that looks exceptionally clean and if you are a big fan of white and navy mixed together, these are certainly going to be for you. While this colorway is fairly obscure, there are still a lot of fans out there who remember it and we have a hunch that these are going to sell out fast upon release.

Originally, it was believed that the shoe would come out on November 26th of 2021 but now, the date has been pushed back by a day to November 27th. Let us know what you think of this brand new retro, in the comments below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for more updates from the sneaker world.

Over the last few years, the Los Angeles Lakers front office has had its fair share of drama. The Lakers are one of the most famous franchises in all of sports and with Jeanie Buss at the helm, there is an interesting family dynamic going on. With this in mind, it only makes sense that the Lakers would receive some sort of fictional representation in pop culture.

Well, that representation is reportedly coming to Netflix next year as Jeanie Buss, Mindy Kaling, and Linda Rambis are set to executive produce a new comedy series that will document the everyday lives of those working for the Lakers front office. All of the names and characters will be fictionalized, although it is meant to be a representation of what goes on between high-level basketball executives.

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Per Deadline:

“Written by Ko, the untitled series is inspired by the personal and professional dynamic between the family owners and front office team that together run one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports: the Los Angeles Lakers. The workplace comedy follows fictional team governor Eliza Reed as she navigates NBA ownership and family drama with her best friend by her side.”

The first season will have 10 episodes and from there, Netflix will determine whether or not they want to continue with the show. This seems like an interesting idea, and we’re sure there will be some unique casting choices within the coming months.

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Kyrie Irving’s play with the Brooklyn Nets had been nothing short of phenomenal this season. With him playing the point, the Nets were looking unstoppable in the playoffs, and with Kevin Durant and James Harden alongside him, it was hard to bet against them. Unfortunately, Irving suffered an ankle injury during Game 4 of the team’s second-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks, and since that time, the Nets have struggled.

While the team won Game 5, they were unable to win Game 6 last night, and now, they are headed towards a Game 7. While some fans were hopeful that Kyrie could be back in time for the pivotal matchup, it has now been revealed that Kyrie simply won’t be ready. This news comes from Steve Nash, who gave the update to Malika Andrews of ESPN.

Now, the Nets will have to rely on KD and Harden, who have been doing their best in Kyrie’s absence. Durant put up an all-time great performance in Game 5 and he dropped another 32 points in Game 6. If the Nets want to move on to the Conference Finals, they will need both KD and Harden to put up career numbers.

Stay tuned to HNHH as we will continue to bring you all of the latest updates from the NBA world.

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