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Back in April, Chris Weidman suffered a devastating injury while in the Octagon with Uriah Hall. While attempting a leg kick early in the match, Weidman’s leg gave out on him which led to a truly gruesome scene. At the time, it seemed like Weidman would never compete in the UFC again and there were even worries about what his recovery could be like.

Now, Weidman is showcasing perhaps one of the quickest recoveries we have ever seen when it comes to such a massive injury. In the video clip below, Weidman can be seen walking on his own without a boot or even so much as a cane. While he does have a limp, Weidman looks amazing and he’s only just a month into rehab.

“I started walking on my own today. Big day. I appreciate all the love and support it has motivated me so much,” Weidman wrote. For now, there is no word on when he might return to the Octagon, and given what’s happened, there’s no guarantee he would even want to go back. Regardless, his recovery just goes to show what can happen when you’re determined enough to prove people wrong.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the MMA world.

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Future became the father of eight children with eight different women last year after DNA tests confirmed that the newborn baby of model Elia Reign was officially his. The two have been engaged in a pretty serious legal battle since then, first battling over two-year-old Reign’s paternity in the spring of 2019 before further bickering about child support payments.  

Despite a judge ordering the Atlanta rapper to pay $3,200 rather than the $53,000 a month Eliza had initially requested and the $1,000 monthly he offered to pay, it seems they are still not seeing eye to eye. Unable to handle their issues outside of court as ruled by the family court judge assigned to the case, Future and his legal team are requesting courts to set a trial date to deal with things.

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The “Life is Good” artist and Eliza have continued to bicker very publically, with the rapper telling the world that Eliza had dubbed the young baby a “check baby.” After DNA results confirmed his paternity he vehemently denied prior, a judge ordered Future to pay $3,200 a month to aid in baby Reign’s care.

In response to this ruling, Eliza requested a judge to subpoena the rap star’s finances, record contracts, and business accounting in hopes of providing enough evidence to increase the child support payments. 

Future’s legal team requesting a trial date may point towards the two parties finally being ready to move closer to resolving their dispute. Hopefully, the new hearing will bring a resolution that satisfies both sides. 

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Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James entered the NBA in 2003 and there was a debate about which one should be the number one overall draft pick. In the end, it was LeBron who got picked first all while Melo went to the Denver Nuggets. Over the last 18 seasons, both of these players have put up Hall of Fame-worthy numbers and to this day, they are still playing at a high level. What makes things even more wholesome, is the fact that these two were best friends coming into the league and they have maintained that friendship even despite their rivalries over the years.

Today, Anthony turns 37 years old, and to celebrate, James took to Instagram where he posted some great photos of the two together. From their draft night to their early days in the NBA and even to their days as teammates with Team USA, every single era of their friendship is represented here. Needless to say, LeBron cares a great deal about Melo.

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Per LeBron:

“SCREAMING HAPPY GDAY to my brother @carmeloanthony! Who would ever think that 20 years ago when two strangers sat on those steps outside late in the night at the hotel in Delaware(for HOURS) for The Slam Dunk on the Beach High School tournament. We began talking about everything in our lives that was going on, that if it would ultimately result in a friendship and brotherhood bond nobody could ever break no matter how badly they wanted too! I’m proud of you man, TRULY AM! You’ve always been YOU and someone I know I can always call on rather I need it or not! LOVE YOU KING MELO! Peace God!”

Both men are currently in the midst of yet another playoff run, with LeBron and his Lakers leading the Suns 2-1, all while Melo is down to the Denver Nuggets, 2-1. If they both pull off wins in their respective series’ then they will face each other in the second round. If this happens, then the league is for a treat.

Baby Keem and Travis Scott’s April-released collaborative single “Durag Activity” has quickly become a favorite for listeners of both artists. The single is expected to be featured on Keem’s forthcoming project, which is, according to the California rapper, expected to arrive “very, very…what rhymes with soon?”

It seems like one of pop music’s biggest icons is also feeling Keem’s latest single, so much so that she took to Twitter to share her admiration for it, raising the eyebrows of many social media users. 

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“Durag activity……….,” tweeted Madonna on Thursday (May 29) as the caption of a throwback photo of herself rocking a printed black bandana, adding a sunglasses emoji. Garnering nearly 6.7k retweets with comments compared to 1.1k retweets, many people swiftly pointed out to the pop legend that what she was wearing was actually not a durag. 

“Madonna that is not a durag, that’s a bandana! you can’t wear a durag. i know this. how old is Madonna?” asked one user in awe. Keem himself responded to the tweet, cheekily penning, “…Can I send you a Durag ?” with a kissy-face emoji.

He added in a second tweet, “Did I humble Madonna?” The “Like A Virgin” hitmaker joins the long-running list of pop stars who have notoriously overstepped their place within the lines of cultural appreciation versus appropriation. 

As mentioned previously, the Los Angeles rapper formally announced his upcoming project The Melodic Blue the same day he unleashed “Durag Activity.” While there’s been no word yet on when the project is officially set to arrive, let us know down in the comments if you’re looking forward to it.

Weeks after massive album releases from artists such as J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Kodak Black, and more, the dust has finally settled. This week, the main attraction was undoubtedly DMX’s final album Exodus, which was posthumously released on Friday and executive produced by Swizz Beatz. Apart from X’s swan song, there was still plenty of heat that came in the form of singles, with exciting new drops from Eminem, Jazz Cartier, Lil Gotit, and more.

As a result, our Fire Emoji playlist has only gotten stronger over the past week. Some of the best tracks to release throughout the spring remain, and as the summer begins to unfold, more new heat continues to enter the playlist. Here’s your breakdown for the latest update to our Fire Emoji playlist.

The most notable new additions this week are Eminem’s Jack Harlow and Cordae-assisted “Killer” remix, Sada Baby and Big Sean’s lively Detroit collab “Little While,” Lil Gotit’s Gunna-assisted single “Workout,” and the unexpected Jazz Cartier and Buddy team-up on “Two of ‘Em.” 

Gunna leads entries in the playlist with 6 songs, while Young Thug takes a close second with five entries. Elsewhere, artists such as Polo G, Lil Baby, Lil Tjay, Fivio Foreign, and J. Cole all retain a solid presence on the Fire Emoji playlist with four songs each. Add some heat to your Memorial Day weekend by listening to the playlist below.

Over the last few decades, sneakerheads have seen a ton of incredible Air Jordan models make their way to the market. Some have proven to be more iconic than others and the further you go back in the Michael Jordan lineage, the more iconic models you will find. This is especially true with the Air Jordan 1, which came out in 1985. The “Bred” colorway was an immediate hit upon release and the black and red aesthetics will forever stand the test of time.

Now, it would appear as though the colorway will be coming back in 2021 although with a twist. According to @zsneakerheadz, the “Bred Reimagined” will be dropping on October 23rd and as you can see in the Instagram post below, the shoe is made entirely of patent leather. Of course, the first “Bred” model had regular leather although this new model will give sneakerheads a much flashier template to work with. Regardless of the new materials, this is still the colorway everyone knows and loves, which means these are probably going to sell out very fast.

The October 23rd release date has yet to be confirmed by Jordan Brand so keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest news and updates. In the meantime, let us know what you think, in the comments below.

Russell Westbrook made headlines this past week after he had popcorn dumped on his head by a fan. It was a truly disappointing situation that made Philadelphia 76ers fans look bad. Westbrook was rightfully upset about the situation, especially since he was in the midst of coming off of the court due to an injury. Westbrook had tweaked his ankle on a play and it was clear that he couldn’t keep going despite wanting to be there for his teammates.

According to reporter Fred Katz, Westbrook’s injury status ahead of Game 3 on Saturday night remains fairly uncertain. The superstar point guard has been listed as “Questionable” which means he will most likely be a game-time decision. This is worrisome news for the Wizards as they are currently down 2-0 in the series and desperately need a win in order to retain some sort of control.

The Wizards fought very hard to get into the playoffs as they went on a tear throughout the last month of the regular season. Not to mention, they are currently playing an incredibly strong first seed, in the 76ers. They weren’t expected to win the series although you can’t help but praise them for getting this far.

It certainly wouldn’t have been possible without Westbrook.

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Co-creator of popular music battle show Swizz Beatz finally confirmed the highly-anticipated showdown between Bow Wow and Soulja Boy during an interview with DJ Quick Silva and Dominique Da Diva. “We ain’t get into the date yet; they got excited, which I’m happy [about],” Swizz explained to the hosts. 

He continued, “I love to see when people get excited and it’s organic. Everything don’t have to be formal all the time, you know? So, we’re gonna roll out a whole calendar that’s gonna show you the next five-plus Verzuz.” Since the formal announcement, Bow Wow and Draco have been engaging in some friendly banter across their respective social media channels. Their latest skat revolves around the real Billboard chart success of Soulja’s viral hit “She Make it Clap.”

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“‘She Make It Clap’ Still Ain’t Chart Yet,” wrote Bow Wow over a screenshot of his “Marco Polo” collaborator’s chart history shared to his story. “Just cus it go viral don’t make it a hit. Show Me Your Hits Sir,” continued Bow Wow. 

“Love ya tho Bro,” finished the former 106 & Park host. Big Draco responded directly in the comments of a post sharing a screenshot Bow Wow’s story. “‘She make it clap went #1 on billboard what chart is this man looking at? #bowowchallenge,” he fired back, mocking the viral social media challenge mocking the former TV personality. 

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Of course, it’s quite clear there’s no real bad blood between the duo and they are simply just building up anticipation for their Verzuz showdown. Let us know if you’re looking forward to it down in the comments.