Saweetie Names Her Favorite J. Cole And Nicki Minaj Songs

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Saweetie is still aiming for a summertime release for her long-awaited debut album, Pretty B*tch Music, and continued her seemingly everlasting media tour with a cover story for Complex and an appearance on the outlet’s interview show GOAT Talk. In the latter, she named her favorite culinary concoctions (for which she’s garnered almost as much attention as her music), as well as her favorite songs from her prime influences, J. Cole and Nicki Minaj.

Long before she’d released her breakout single “ICY GRL” and become a household name, Saweetie rapped for J. Cole outside one of his shows, receiving a bit of encouragement from the older rapper. When asked which of his songs is his greatest of all time, Saweetie chose “Cost Me A Lot” from Cole’s 2010 mixtape Friday Night Lights. In the interview for the cover story, she’s asked whether she’d want to collaborate with her underground hero and replies in the affirmative… with one caveat. “On production, yes,” she says.

When it comes to her favorite Nicki Minaj song, Saweetie can’t settle on just one. “I feel like we have to go into two different libraries,” she argues. “There’s mixtape Nicki and mainstream Nicki… For mixtape Nicki, ‘Itty Bitty Piggy‘ [from 2009 mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty] is the obvious choice, but a song I just loved from the depths of my soul was [Lil Wayne-featuring 2008 Sucka Free cut] ‘Higher Than A Kite.’” Saweetie picks “I Wanna Be With You” from DJ Khaled’s 2013 album Suffering From Success because of the velocity Nicki’s flow reaches.

Watch Saweetie reveal her “GOATs” in the latest episode of GOAT Talk above.

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Devin Booker Is Looking For The Infamous “Suns In 4” Fan

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Just a few nights ago on Friday, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Denver Nuggets in a game that gave them a 3-0 series lead in the second round of the playoffs. While the game itself wasn’t anything special, it immediately went viral thanks to a fight between one Suns fan and two Nuggets fans. The Suns fan ended up winning the 2 V 1 and at the end of the viral clip, he shouted “Suns in 4” at the Nuggets fans. 

This slogan became a rallying cry for the Suns on Sunday night as they looked to officially complete the sweep of the Nuggets. In the end, the Suns did just that as they propelled themselves to the Western Conference Finals, where they will play either the Los Angeles Clippers or the Utah Jazz. Now, with the Conference Finals just days away, Booker is putting out a call for the “Suns in 4” fan, as he wants the mans information.

It remains to be seen what Booker plans on doing with this information although perhaps he is either trying to get the man some tickets or even some merch. After all, this fan is now the unofficial mascot of the entire team, and when it comes to the city of Phoenix, this man is a certified legend.

If the Suns bring him out for a few games, perhaps he will be a good luck charm that can propel them to the NBA Finals.

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A$AP Rocky Says Trump Made Assault Case In Sweden “A Little Worse”

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On Sunday, A$AP Rocky shared his story on what went down in Sweden during the summer of 2019. The rapper was arrested and charged with assault following an altercation with two men in the streets that he said were harassing him, despite pleas to leave him and his friends alone. 


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The rapper debuted his new documentary, Stockholm Syndrome on Sunday night which explores his rise to fame and the arrest in Sweden. The whole ordeal caught even more attention after Donald Trump attempted to intervene and get Rocky out of prison. Mind you, this was also an attempt to secure more Black votes ahead of the November 2020 election so, it wasn’t entirely a selfless act.

“I’m sleeping in my halfway dream. I heard my name. I kind of opened my eyes and closed my eyes again and then they said my name again. And I opened my eyes and I’m like, ‘Yo, what the f*ck?'” Rocky said of Trump’s abrupt public calling for his freedom. “I said, ‘Aw shit. Looks like I might do a bid,'” he joked, according to Rolling Stone.

However, the rapper admitted that he had mixed feelings about Trump’s support, largely because he believed that it could hinder any opportunity of freedom he might have. However, he also felt thankful of any support he received during that time.


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“I kinda was scared that Trump was going to f*ck it up,” he said. “But then on the other hand, I’m just like, ‘That’s what’s up, man.’ You want the most support you could and it’s like, ‘Oh, the president supports you.’ That felt good. Cause for the most part, I don’t think he ever knows what’s going on in the urban communities … I was thankful for that, I can’t lie. I was also scared that it would jeopardize me being in [jail] longer.” 

Rocky’s dealings with the Trump administration apparently ended after his release from prison in Sweden. Though Rocky did admit that he thanked the former president, members of Trump’s camp were irritated that the rapper didn’t do it publicly. Rocky explained that he was privy to their “chess move” in their attempts to help him. Still, Rocky felt that it made that experience “a little worse.”


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“It was a chess move and they tried to strong-arm a lot,” he said. “In reality, I had no problem saying thank you to the man, especially if he helped me. That’s the narrative they pushin’: That he got me out. And he didn’t free me. If anything, he made it a little worse.“

Rocky’s Stockholm Syndrome debuted at Tribeca Film Festival. 

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HNHH Staff Picks Playlist: Migos, Polo G, Doja Cat, & More

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Polo G and Migos are currently competing for the top spot on next week’s Billboard 200– and it looks like Capalot may have a slight lead over the three-man group as evidenced by their respective first-week projections. In addition to their amazing first-week numbers, both artists have landed multiple new songs on our weekly-updated Staff Picks Playlist.

With the releases of Migos’ Culture III and Polo G’s Hall Of Fame, our editors had their hands filled with new music over the weekend. That wasn’t even all of it. Pi’erre Bourne finally released The Life of Pi’erre 5. Kodak Black came through with a special project for his birthday. Larry June dropped a mindful new album. Bobby Sessions released a feature-filled album called Manifest. Blog page 6ixbuzz uploaded a project highlighting Canada’s best young talent in hip-hop. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

With so much new music being released this last week, we got a chance to put together a solid new playlist filled with our favorites from the pack. If you’re curious to see what’s been playing in our headphones as we get our work done, check out our individual selections below. Be sure to check out the new update of the Staff Picks Playlist on SoundCloud and let us know who has the best picks this week.

Alex Zidel (Editorial)

Migos & Pop Smoke – Light It Up
Doja Cat – Need To Know
Megan Thee Stallion – Thot Shit
Lil Gotit & NAV – Collages (feat. Millie Go Lightly)
Pressa – Second Hand Smoke

Cole Blake (Editorial)

Doja Cat – Need To Know
Migos – Having Our Way (feat. Drake)
Larry June – Tangible Assets
Larry June – Intercepted (feat. Money Man)
Tkay Maidza – Cashmere

Erika Marie (Editorial)

Doja Cat – Need to Know
Migos – Having Our Way (feat. Drake)
DreamDoll – Tryouts
Yung Bleu, Chris Brown, & 2 Chainz – Baddest
French Montana – FWMGAB

Joshua Robinson (Editorial)

Polo G – Go Part 1 (feat. G Herbo)
Pi’erre Bourne – Switching Lanes (feat. Playboi Carti)
Migos – Avalanche
Migos – Picasso (feat. Future)

Madusa S. (Editorial)

Polo G & Nicki Minaj – For the Love of New York
SAINt JHN & SZA – Just For Me (Space Jam: A New Legacy)
Doja Cat – Need To Know
Don Toliver, Lil Durk, & Latto – Fast Lane
Migos – Type Shit (feat. Cardi B)

Alex Cole (Editorial)

Emotional Oranges – Lock It Up (feat. THEY.)
Emotional Oranges – No Words (feat. Yendry)
Pi’erre Bourne – 42
Pi’erre Bourne – Couch
Pi’erre Bourne – Switching Lanes (feat. Playboi Carti)

Mitch Findlay (Editorial)

Migos – Vaccine
Migos – Jane
Kodak Black – Feelin’ Peachy
Migos – Avalanche
Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud  – Sink

Aron A. (Editorial)

Migos – Malibu (feat. Polo G)
Polo G – Fame & Riches (feat. Roddy Ricch)
Larry June – Intercepted (feat. Money Man)
NorthSideBenji & 6ixbuzz – Poppin
Dappy – Bolo (feat. Abra Cadabra)

Offset: Baby Mama Math W/ Cardi B’s Hubby

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Kulture Kiari Steers Boat W: Offset + Cardi B

Atlanta rapper Offset is known for being ⅓ of the Grammy nominated hip hop group, Migos. He’s also known for being married to Grammy award winning rap superstar, Cardi B. Migos just dropped their long-awaited 3rd studio album, Culture III, and the whole joint is fire. When Off isn’t working on rap super hits w/ […]

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Polo G, Lil Durk, & The Kid LAROI Connect For “No Return”

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Polo G’s recent voyage to the top of the Billboard album charts, surpassing Migos and Culture 3 in the process, should go a long way in establishing his superstar status. With Hall Of Fame, Polo’s third studio album, currently resonating with the masses, the rapper opted to keep the momentum moving with a video from the project.

Landing on the Lil Durk and The Kid LAROI-assisted “No Return,” perhaps unsurprising given the firepower involved, Polo showcases a major budget increase with this latest Grade A Films production. Featuring a variety of different locales — from a boss’ opulent office to an actual trench to a meth-lab in which several scantily clad employees punch the clock — Polo and his compatriots deliver passionate performances of the introspective collab while a loose narrative plays out in between. 

It’s impressive to see how commanding a presence Polo G has become since his introduction to the game, and “No Return” finds him navigating in a new bracket of stardom with little effort. It will certainly be interesting to see what he chooses for his next Hall Of Fame single, as it wouldn’t be surprising to see him continue to take his videos to the next level.

Stream Polo G’s Hall Of Fame right here. 

Jason Kidd Is Currently Being Pursued For This Team’s Head Coaching Job

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Jason Kidd had a fantastic playing career in the NBA and since that time, he has been making a name for himself in the coaching world. After being let go as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, Kidd found himself with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he is now an assistant. Over the last few years, many have theorized that Kidd has been angling to get the Lakers head coaching job from Frank Vogel. However, with Vogel’s recent extension in mind, it seems unlikely that Kidd would get that job anytime soon.

Now, it is being reported by Melissa Rohlin of Fox Sports that Kidd will be interviewed for the head coaching job with the Orlando Magic. The team recently fired head coach Steve Clifford and they are now looking for a replacement that will prove to be a viable option for their upcoming rebuild.

Kidd was originally being pursued by the Portland Trail Blazers although after Damian Lillard made his preference for Kidd public, the Lakers assistant decided to withdraw his name from the hiring pool. It’s likely that Kidd will be pursued by other teams which means he will probably have his choice once the interview process comes to a close.

Let us know which team you think is a good fit for Kidd, in the comments below.

LeBron James and Jason Kidd

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Migos Link Up With Popcaan In Jamaica For “Why Not” Music Video

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Migos are back in action. The ATL trio arrived with their latest body of work, Culture III — the final installment in the trilogy — on Friday. Fans have been more than excited to hear new music from Migos but this body of work, in particular, felt like a triumphant return after claims that they had fallen off.

The crew have been slowly unveiling new visuals off of the project since “Avalanche” last week. They swiftly followed it up with “Modern Day” and now, they’ve returned with the music video for “Why Not.” The group maintains a similar aesthetic to both “Modern Day” and “Straightenin” with a mixture of grainy, candid shots and high-quality performance clips. This one shows Migos on the beaches of Jamaica where they’re riding around on 4-wheelers. The video also includes a cameo from Popcaan who is spotted along with Takeoff and Quavo among a group of people turning up. 

Peep the video above.

Rod Wave Is Hitting The Road For “SoulFly” Tour, Thanks To Rolling Loud

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Rolling Loud has a strong grip on the culture right now. Their festivals have grown from their flagship event in Miami to hosting festivals across America and expanding internationally. Things are in motion for their return in a post-pandemic world but they will formally be entering the business of touring with their new concert promotions company.


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Rolling Loud just launched their new concert promotions venture with the announcement of Rod Wave’s forthcoming tour in support of his latest album. Rolling Loud partnered with Live Nation for their new venture which will soon turn them into a leading nationwide promoter. Rolling Loud Presents Rod Wave: SoulFly tour is just the first of other scheduled tours in store for the future.

Tickets for Rod Wave’s tour go on sale this Friday, June 19th at 10 a.m local time. Check out the tour dates below. 

Fri Aug 27 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
Sat Aug 28 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
Sun Aug 29 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Tue Aug 31 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Wed Sep 01 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Fri Sep 03 – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sat Sep 04 – Portsmouth, VA – Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion
Sun Sep 05 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
Thu Sep 09 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
Fri Sep 10 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Sat Sep 11 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the FL State Fairgrounds
Mon Sep 13 – New Orleans, LA – Fillmore New Orleans
Wed Sep 15 – Louisville, KY – Iroquois Amphitheater
Fri Sep 17 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
Sat Sep 18 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
Wed Sep 22 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
Thu Sep 23 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Fri Sep 24 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Sat Sep 25 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
Mon Sep 27 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
Wed Sep 29 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
Fri Oct 01 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Sat Oct 02 – Brooklyn, NY – Coney Island Amphitheater
Sun Oct 03 – Washington DC – Echostage
Tue Oct 05 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
Wed Oct 06 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
Fri Oct 08 – Baltimore, MD – MECU Pavilion
Sat Oct 09 – Boston, MA –House of Blues Boston
Tue Oct 12 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
Thu Oct 14 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium (Denver)
Fri Oct 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
Sun Oct 17 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Tue Oct 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Wed Oct 20 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU
Thu Oct 21 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Sat Oct 23 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater

A$AP Rocky Says He’s “Truly Blessed” For Rihanna Support During Sweden Trial

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A$AP Rocky experienced the hardships of international court systems firsthand after he was arrested in Sweden. The rapper, along with two associates, ended up locked up following an altercation with two men who were harassing them on the streets. The ordeal played out in front of the world as the rapper was locked up in Sweden until the trial ended.


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Rocky’s arrest and incarceration are explored in the new documentary Stockholm Syndromewhich debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival on Sunday. The rapper spoke to Entertainment Tonight about the documentary and the support he received from across the world including from his girlfriend, Rihanna. 

The rapper explained that it’s “important having that support in real life” when he was asked about Rihanna’s advocacy for his freedom. “It’s amazing and I’m honestly truly blessed, for real,” he said about Rihanna who makes an appearance in the documentary.


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Stockholm Syndrome also documents Rocky’s rise to fame in the rap game prior to his Sweden arrest. He said that it was important for him to offer his perspective on the situation without feeling the pity of the public weighing on him.

“I just wanted to tell my story without really complaining or without, you know, seeming like a victim, or like I wanted a pity party or what not,” he continued. “So, here it is.”

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