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The pandemic paused many artists’ plans to tour in 2020, but now that mandates have been lifted entirely in the United States, things are back in motion. It was back in November 2019 when Omarion first hinted that Millennium Tour 2020 would possibly be taking place the following year, and by December, it was common knowledge that B2K wouldn’t be making a return as a group. Bow Wow was later named as co-headliner and artists including Ashanti, Soulja Boy, and Pretty Ricky were slated to grace the stage. 

In March 2020, the announcement came that the Millennium Tour 2020 was postponed due to COVID-19, but there haven’t been any solid updates until now. “We got unfinished business to handle!” Bow wrote on Instagram earlier today (June 18).

“#millenniumtour2021 Starring: Bow wow & Omarion. With special guest Ashanti and more… get your tickets now!” his message continued. “(1st arena tour to roll out since the pandemic) WE OWE YOU GUYS. This what you been waiting on… lets go! We back outisde!!!!!”

The tour schedule shows that the tour will launch in Los Angeles at The Forum on October 1 and will conclude on November 26 in Las Vegas. The first edition of the Millennium Tour proved to be lucrative, but B2K had a few hiccups along the way. Raz B was arrested during the tour for allegedly abusing his then-girlfriend and there were ongoing rumors regarding Fizz and the mother of Omarion’s children, Apryl Jones, but the group was able to keep themselves on track. This time around, Omarion is flying solo.

Check out the tour dates below.

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.