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Logic may have retired from the rap game — though in hip-hop, history has shown that retirement is more or less temporary — but the multitalented artist has been steadily keeping the content alive in various other ways.

Today, Bobby has come through to lift the curtain on his next project, his first official memoir titled This Bright Future. Eagle-eyed fans were quick to note that the title has been previously utilized on the No Pressure track “Heard Em Say,” on which Chris Thompson sings ‘Where is my place in this bright future?” 

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“Excited to announce that my memoir, This Bright Future, is available for pre-order,” announces Logic, sharing a teaser of what’s to come. “This is the story of everything I’ve gone through and it’s been a beautiful and difficult journey to relive. There’s honestly so much that I’ve never been able to express in the music and the interviews that followed. I’m so happy and proud to finally give my fans and the rest of the world my entire story. The way I never could with my music!”

On the official website for This Bright Future, the description reads as follows: 

A self-described orphan with parents, Bobby Hall began life as Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, the only child of an alcoholic, mentally ill mother on welfare and an absent, crack-addicted father. After enduring seventeen years of abuse and neglect, Bobby ran away from home and—with nothing more than a discarded laptop and a ninth-grade education—he found his voice in the world of hip-hop and a new home in a place he never expected: the untamed and uncharted wilderness of the social media age.

Look for This Bright Future to hit stores on  9.7.21, with a pre-order option available right here. Do you have any interest in hearing Logic’s story as told by the man himself? 

Boosie has gained a notable following not only through his music, but for keeping notoriously true to self no matter how people might feel. Though some may find themselves put off by Boosie’s unapologetic demeanor, others — including many of his hip-hop peers — appreciate him for his authenticity.

Young Thug, who previously connected with Boosie on Barter 6 highlight “Can’t Tell,” recently took a moment to celebrate the rapper on Gillie Da Kid and Wallo’s Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast. Specifically, the Baton Rouge icon’s status as “the realest in the game,” by Thugger’s own assessment. 

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“I call Boosie a real-life gangsta,” explains Thug, as Gillie shifts in his seat. “Boosie been slingin’ since he was 12, 13, man. That’s a real gangsta. Got caught, did the time, didn’t tell on nobody. Beat that shit, came home like a man. Still gonna handle his business to this day, if it ever comes toward him. That’s a gangsta — there ain’t too many of them.” 

“My gangsta is different from a lot of people’s gangsta,” continues Thugger. “You have to go through something, life or death, to show your loyalty and to show that you’re real — for me to be like ‘you’re a gangsta.’ Not just taking care of no goddamn kid, that ain’t gangsta. You supposed to do that! You don’t supposed to go to jail for somebody I killed, so if you do that, and stay loyal, that’s gangsta. Not taking care of your child or paying your mama’s bills. You supposed to do that.”

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Clearly, Thugger still has a lot of respect for his former collaborator, to whom he paid homage on the I’m Up classic “Fuck Cancer.” Check out his assessment on Badazz, which provides a deeper glimpse into his own principles, below. For much more insight into the enigmatic Thugger, be sure to check out his appearance on Million Dollaz Worth Of Game – it’s a quality watch for anybody looking to learn more about the YSL leader. 

WATCH: Young Thug Part 2: Million Dollaz Worth of Game Ep. 113

Tim Tebow was officially signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars today and he will be going into training camp as a tight end. Tebow was a quarterback in the NFL just over half a decade ago and now, he is looking to take on a whole new challenge at the age of 33. There is no guarantee he makes the roster although considering Urban Meyer is the coach, he has as good of a shot as anyone.

In the Twitter clip below, Tebow could be seen walking into the Jaguars facility for his first practice since signing his new deal. As you can see, Tebow looks a lot bigger than he did when he was a quarterback, which makes a lot of sense considering tight ends are typically built with more muscle.

“I want to thank the Jaguars for the opportunity to compete and earn the chance to be part of this team,” Tebow said in a team statement. “I know it will be a challenge, but it is a challenge I embrace. I am dedicated to taking the direction of our coaching staff and learning from my teammates. I appreciate everyone’s support as I embark on this new journey.”

This is going to be an interesting experiment for everyone involved, and it will be fun to see how it all plays out. Keep it locked to HNHH for all of the latest updates from the NFL.

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Another episode of FOX’s The Masked Singer is in the books, and with its airing, yet another one of the show’s secret artists has been exposed. Wednesday marked the penultimate episode of the season, meaning that one more contestant would go home before the finals air on Wednesday, May 26.

According to USA Today, the final four contestants consisted of Yeti, Black Swan, Chameleon, and Piglet, who performed songs by Kool & the Gang, Dan + Shay, Cam’ron, and Lewis Capaldi, respectively. Ultimately, Yeti was eliminated from The Masked Singer, and the person masquerading as the ice monster was surprisingly B2K alum Omarion.   

Prior to Omarion’s unmasking, Nicki Cannon presented each of the panelist’s guesses, with predictions ranging from Justin Bieber and Jason Derulo to Mario and Ne-Yo. In the end, Robin Thicke was the only panelist to correctly guess that Yeti was in fact Omarion.   

As The Masked Singer approaches its Season 5 finale, three contestants remain: Black Swan, Chameleon, and Piglet. At the start of the season, Hip-Hop fans quickly assumed that the Chameleon is secretly Wiz Khalifa, but due to the character’s success in the singing competition, viewers will have to wait until next week to see if their hunches are correct.

The Masked Singer returns for its final episode of Season 5 on Wednesday, May 26.

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Tim Tebow is a polarizing individual whose NFL career didn’t last very long. While he was a phenomenal player in college, his skillset simply did not suit the NFL, and it led to a quick exit from the league. Since that time, Tebow has tried his hand at baseball and he’s even done some broadcasting. 

Over the past few weeks, there have been reports that he would be signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a tight end, where he would get to reunite with his old college coach Urban Meyer. Well, today, the signing was made official as Tebow will now join the team during training camp. 

“I want to thank the Jaguars for the opportunity to compete and earn the chance to be part of this team,” Tebow said per team statement. “I know it will be a challenge, but it is a challenge I embrace. I am dedicated to taking the direction of our coaching staff and learning from my teammates. I appreciate everyone’s support as I embark on this new journey.”

It remains to be seen if Tebow will make the final roster, especially since tight end is foreign territory for him. Regardless, he is a player that attracts a lot of attention and this whole ordeal will prove to be a huge media event for the Jaguars.

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New York rapper Fivio Foreign was arrested one month ago on multiple charges after evading from police on foot. The rapper reportedly was parked in the wrong spot at the bank and when he returned to his car, a police officer approached him and asked for his license. Fivio reportedly ignored the request and walked away. The officer stayed with his car while another policeman caught up to him in a nearby parking garage. After the cop grabbed him, a loaded gun fell out of his waistband. The gun was untraceable and the serial number was scrubbed off. He was charged with possession of a firearm for unlawful purposes without the required permit, possession of a defaced firearm, and resisting arrest.

The rapper remains in custody following a month spent in jail. He has spoken out for one of the first times regarding his arrest, telling fans that he’ll be back home soon.

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“The come bacc is gon b different,” wrote the rapper on Twitter this week. “I’m readin all fan mail, I’ll b home soon I luv y’all.”

It is presently unclear when Fivio is expected to be released from jail. We will continue to keep you updated with the latest information. 

Fivio recently connected with Lil Tjay and Polo G for their video “Headshot,” which came out in March. Check that out here.

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In 2002, Friends was the number one sitcom on television. The story of six young adults learning how to navigate work, relationships, and of course, friends, was a sensation with audiences of all ages. The show became the career-defining launchpad for many stars, including Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and Matt LeBlanc. 

About twenty years later, the show still holds its reign as one of the most well-known sitcoms. HBO claimed Friends was the most-watched show on HBO Max Streaming in July 2020, but actual viewership numbers were not disclosed.

In February 2020, the cast announced a reunion special that would take us all down memory lane. Fans responded with excitement, happy to have any look at the former cast mates back together again.

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The six ended up reuniting at the original set at Warner Bros. Studio, recreating iconic scenes and doing table reads. The two-minute trailer, which just arrived today following a teaser clip, bounces between clips of warm hugs and sweet sentiments, to lighter moments of the cast laughing about memories they made over two decades ago.

Another portion of the special will include a James Corden interview with the Friends actors, which has mixed reviews from fans on social media so far. Some expressed the wish for a reunion without an interview format, as HBO Max’s similar 2020 Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion only involved the cast.

Special guests include other minor characters from the series, such as Reese Witherspoon who played the role of Jill Greene. Celebrity Friends fans such as Justin Bieber, David Beckham, and Mindy Kaling are also expected to make an appearance. 

Friends: The Reunion will be available to stream on HBO Max on May 27. Check out the new trailer below, and let us know if this is something you’ll be tuning on for, or glossing right over.

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Last night, LeBron James was able to catapult the Los Angeles Lakers into the playoffs thanks to a last-minute three-point shot that gave his team a 103-100 lead. This turned out to be the final score and all of Twitter was praising LeBron for his clutch play. While most of the discourse surrounding LeBron was positive, there was one man who was waiting to give off an ill-advised hot take. Of course, that man was Skip Bayless, who claimed LeBron’s shot was anything but clutch.

“Lucky desperate three by LeBron with the pressure off at the end of the shot clock,” Bayless tweeted. “He’s at his best when there’s no drive-or-launch decision. He can just heave and hope. If he misses, no expectation, no fault. It’s an “impossible” shot. Besides, he “was seeing three rims.””

Today, Bayless continued to downplay LeBron’s greatness as he went on “Undisputed” and said “I’ll give you ‘big shot’ from LeBron, but I won’t even remotely give you clutch shot. How clutch was it? I give it a 1.”

Shannon Sharpe was on Skip’s case all morning in regards to this take although, in pure Skip fashion, he refused to back down. He has always had it out for LeBron and this latest take was certainly no exception. Not to mention, Skip was trending on Twitter again, which is exactly what he wants.

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