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Julio Jones requested a trade from the Atlanta Falcons just a few weeks ago and since that time, the team had been looking for trade suitors. On Sunday, the team was able to pull off the perfect trade for their needs as they sent Jones and a sixth round pick to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a second and fourth round pick. It was a massive trade that will certainly shake up the rest of the NFL heading into next season.

While things didn’t end on phenomenal terms between the Falcons and Jones, the team was still classy enough to put together a tribute for the star player. In the video below, you can see some of Jones’ best moments with the Falcons, all while the team wrote “Because of you, 11 will always mean more.”

Now, the Falcons will have to be without the best wide receiver in the history of the franchise. This is certainly a sad reality for Falcons fans, who have seen their team regress year after year since going to the Super Bowl just four years ago.

As for the Titans, they now have one of the most potent offenses in the league, and it’s going to make for an interesting season.

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While the debate about whether cancel culture is effective or not continues to ring loud, there are some offenses that remain taboo and will quickly get you on the Internet’s blacklist. Colorism happens to be one of the offenses people tend to never forget, no matter how many subsequent apologies are issued. 

Queen Naija and DaniLeigh have both faced accusations of colorism. Since the accusations were brought forth, neither one of them have yet to be able to escape the legacy of being an alleged colorist. Yo Gotti is the latest to be hit with accusations of colorism after many internet users pointed out the lack of diversity in the visual for he and DaBaby’s new single. 

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After the visual for “Drop” premiered over the weekend, it sparked conversation on social media around colorism and how it negatively impacts the rap game. The ready-for-summer video features dozens of women twerking in bathing suits at a pool party. It includes additional scenes of dancers stretching, working out, and doing other aerobic activities. 

Upon its release, many took to social media to point out the visible lack of diversity in the video. “I don’t see no dark-skinned girls,” wrote one person on Yo Gotti’s promotional post. Others relayed the same sentiments, with some taking a more neutral “as expected stance.”

“Idk why we get so up and arms about it, they been do this for awhile no matter the backlash. Imma put my energy into being mad over something,” another Twitter user explained. In response to the backlash, Gotti took to Instagram to clear up his intentions. 

“Wat they talkn bout [The Shade Room] I luv [chocolate] too we don’t discriminate,” he wrote before adding the hashtag “#TellEmWatchDaWholeVideo.” He attached a clip of different Black women who appeared in the video, offering a different preview of the video than what was originally shared. 

Check out the full video for “Drop” and let us know your thoughts on the debate. 

What is Jay-Z not doing these days? Despite being so mysterious in his movements, 2021 has already been a lucrative year for the Brooklyn-bred rap legend. He’s made power plays in cannabis, liquor, and tech while still keeping his pen sharp. He’s made a few appearances on wax this year for DJ Khaled and DMX’s albums which has prompted many to speculate that a new album is on the way.

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Last night, the person who put Hov in the spotlight revealed that they had linked up recently. Big Daddy Kane took to Instagram to share a photo of himself and Jay-Z who was all smiles. “Brooklyn inda House,” he wrote along with several hush emojis and the hashtag #silenthustle. Now, one would wonder whether that meant that they locked into the studio but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

According to HipHopDx, Big Daddy Kane is currently producing a documentary titled, Paragraphs I Manifest and Hov was reportedly in the building to film an interview for said doc. Jay’s appearance is reportedly part of the final interviews for the documentary so hopefully, we’ll get to see the final products sometime in the future.

This isn’t the first time he linked up with another rap legend that he inspired. Back in February, Kane revealed that he and Eminem linked up in the studio. It seems possible that Em is also involved in Paragraphs I Manifest. 

Check the photo below. 

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Sad news was reported earlier today after it was revealed that Lil Durk’s brother, OTF DThang, was shot and killed outside of a Chicago nightclub on Saturday night. Chicago Media Takeout reported the original story and since that time, artists like Calboy have come out and sent their condolences to DThang’s family, including Durk. It is yet another sad and shocking loss for the artist who was hanging out with DThang, just days earlier.

Unfortunately, some people are already acting in a predatory manner, following the tragedy. 6ix9ine is one of those people, as he took to Akademiks’ comments section to taunt Lil Durk and his family. In the screenshots below, 6ix9ine wrote “@lildurk tell the truth about yo Gang man they really dyin,” with laughing emojis littered throughout. He also commented on a separate post saying “@lildurk stop the senseless violence.”

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From there, he offered a sarcastic “RIP” on a Shade Room post which was made immediately following the news had broke regarding the tragedy. Needless to say, 6ix9ine has no problems with conducting himself as a classless individual.

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6ix9ine has made these kinds of comments before, and while many fans have urged him to stop, he continues to do it. For instance, 6ix9ine was seen making various crass comments following the death of King Von back in November.

As for DThang, we offer our condolences to his family during this very difficult time.

Snoop Dogg is one of many members in hip hop who use their Instagram account to update fans on their lives in addition to sharing funny memes and videos. 50 Cent often takes to his IG account to share memes as well, usually electing to chime in on major moments in pop culture. 

To Snoop’s 60 million followers on the platform, a new meme shared to his page is nothing out of the blue. One post, however, seemed to captivate everyone’s attention instantly. The rap legend went viral on the platform Saturday (June 5) after sharing a look-a-like rapper meme featuring himself and other big names in the game. 

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The post featured an off-brand version of 9 of hip hop’s most recognizable faces. Look-a-like versions of Snoop himself, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Future, Drake, and others were included in the meme with alternative names to match. A look-a-like Snoop Dogg was named “Snoop Catt,” while look-a-like Future, Lil Wayne, and DaBaby were called Past, Big Wayne, and DaAdult respectively. 

The post went on to amass over 2 million likes and 45,000 comments in less than 24 hours. Snoop added in a few laughing emojis in the caption, highlighting just how funny he found the creative meme. 

It’s a different side of Snoop compared to his attitude when the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Phoenix Suns.  “Never thought I’d say it but we sorry and the Clippers better than us. Frank Vogel can’t coach and why the fuck Montrez Harrel ain’t getting no run. Fuck this is heartbreaking. A.D. hurt more than Mary J. Blige records. We soft,” wrote the Long Beach native. 

You know what they say, it is always best to poke fun of yourself first. 

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Back in December of 2018, Megan Thee Stallion came through with her breakout project Tina Snow which boasted some incredible hits such as “Big Ole Freak” and “Freak Nasty.” It was here that fans became acquainted with her empowering raps that had a whole new energy to them. Following this project, Megan quickly ascended to superstardom, and after dropping her project Good News a few months ago, she won Best New Artist at the Grammys.

The album was named Tina Snow due to the fact that this was the name of her alter ego throughout the album. This is an alter ego that fans have been wanting to see make a come back and as it turns out, she is about to give the fans what they want. Taking to Twitter today, Meg dropped a 23-second video with the caption “TINA SNOW IS BACK.”

There is some music playing in the background, all while the Tina Snow character is being awoken from cryogenic sleep. It makes for a very dramatic teaser and it is one that fans are already hitting the replay button on.

It remains to be seen what Megan will be doing with her alter ego although we imagine some new music will be dropping in the not-so-distant future. With this in mind, keep it locked to HNHH for all of the latest updates from the music world.

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