Aesop Rock Cheers On A Fictional Frog In “Long Legged Larry”

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Last November, veteran underground Hip-Hop artist Aesop Rock unleashed the impressive 21-track project Spirit World Field Guide, and now, for his first single since the release of his critically acclaimed album, he has opted to share a song about a frog. Where the inspiration stems from is yet to be revealed, but “Long Legged Larry” arrives a day prior to National Frog Day and focuses on a legendary frog named Larry, whose jumping ability makes him a celebrity and hero to the people that live near to him. 

Accompanying the single is a silly stop motion video that colorfully paints Long Legged Larry’s wild adventures. The video was brought to life by Rob Shaw, and interestingly enough, Larry’s appearance was visualized by a draftsman and renowned amphibian consultant named Jeremy Fish. With everyone’s contributions combined, “Long Legged Larry” isn’t just a single, but rather a full-fledged multimedia collaboration.

Aesop Rock’s eccentric new release also comes with a material realization of Long Legged Larry, and fans interested in the collectible bean bag version of Larry can pre-order the toy right now.

What are your thoughts on Aesop Rock’s unconventional new National Frog Day-themed release?

Quotable Lyrics

Larry’s on the case
Jump so high pluck a star out of space
Jump over anything, even Salt Lake
Jump into the mosh pit, jump out of a cake

Kyle Kuzma Trashes MVP Award, Defends LeBron James

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Every single year, there is a massive debate surrounding the NBA MVP award. For years now, LeBron James has gone without winning the award, despite consistently being one of the top players in the league, year in and year out. His teammates have taken note of these snubs, including Kyle Kuzma who spoke to ESPN about the MVP award following a win against the Hornets last night. Essentially, Kuzma thinks the whole process is political.

“The NBA MVP is a very political award,” Kuzma said. “Bron should have been the MVP at least eight, nine, 10 times. Everybody knows that.”

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LeBron was asked a follow-up about the MVP and as he noted, he does take a lot of stock in the MVP award, and every single year, he hopes to hear his name called. Clearly, LeBron is still looking to win one.

“It is something,” LeBron noted. “…I’m not going to sit here and say it doesn’t mean anything to me… Being in the running, hearing my name with some of the best basketball players in the league this year again, it would mean a lot…it would mean an unbelievable thing for me, especially at this point in my career.”

At this point in the season, there are still a lot of players who are in contention for the award although LeBron is certainly one of them. If he continues his current pace, it will be hard to vote against him.

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Brooklyn Drill Rapper 22Gz Drops New Mixtape “The Blixky Tape 2”

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Recognized as one of the pioneers of Brooklyn’s drill movement, 22Gz is one of the most well-respected rappers in his city. The Sniper Gang affiliate can be heard blasting through car stereos in the streets of Brooklyn on any given day and his latest release will surely get that same treatment in the coming days.

Releasing The Blixky Tape 2, the general returns with his latest offering, enlisting some of his homies for the release. The new tape features Jackboy, CoachDaGhost, and plenty of other talent. Production was largely handled by Ghosty, Teddy Da Don, MuddiGold, and more. 

The release comes following 22Gz’s issues with “Whoopty” rapper CJ. The Blixky Gang representative called out CJ, comparing him to 6ix9ine and accusing him of stealing sauce.

Listen to the new thirteen-track project below and let us know if you’re feeling it.

Tracklist:

1. Twirlanta
2. Fallen Blixkys
3. Jokes Up
4. Never Be The Same (feat. Jackboy)
5. No Love City (feat. Julio Foolio & SPMB Bills)
6. Blixky Gang Freestyle Pt. 2
7. Collections
8. Waterfall
9. Pornstar
10. Casa
11. Movie (feat. CoachDaGhost)
12. LLNB
13. GTA (feat. Jah Floxks, Balenci, & Saint Laurent Sour)

Clippers Reportedly Going After Lonzo Ball

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Lonzo Ball has made a lot of noise throughout his short NBA career, even if that noise hasn’t always been extremely positive. He is in the midst of his fourth season, and rumors have been swirling when it comes to trade deadline movement. Ball and the New Orleans Pelicans don’t seem like the best match these days, and even LaVar Ball is calling for his son to be dealt.

Now, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times, it seems as though the Los Angeles Clippers are looking to make a play on Lonzo. The team has needed a playmaking point guard for a while now, and Ball would be the perfect move to make this Clippers team that much better on offense and defense.

As Stein noted, such a trade would probably need a third team, although there are always teams looking to make these kinds of deals at the deadline. If Lonzo is truly unhappy in NOLA, it serves the Pelicans’ best interests to trade him and March 25th presents the best opportunity for that.

There are no guarantees as to what happens here, so keep it locked to HNHH as we will continue to bring you the latest updates surrounding the trade deadline.

Lonzo Ball

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HBO Working On Three New “Game Of Thrones” Spin-Offs

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Though HBO has spawned no shortage of incredible television shows, never have they housed a cultural phenomenon on the scale of Game Of Thrones. The network’s adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s fantasy series A Song Of Ice And Fire went on to take home 59 Emmy Awards, forever immortalizing itself as one of television’s GOAT contenders — though a controversial final season certainly tarnished its legacy for some. 

Despite a few rough patches, HBO clearly still holds Thrones in high regard, to the point where they’re essentially going all-out on the world of Westeros. With the upcoming spin-off series House Of The Dragon already slated for 2022, a new report from IGN indicates that three additional spin-off series are currently in development. 

Game Of Thrones

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The first apparently holds the working title of 10,000 Ships, and is set to follow the adventures of Princess Nymeria, the founder of Dorne, one thousand years prior to Game Of Thrones. The report also tells of another series set in the slums of Flea Bottom, a slum in King’s Landing populated by the impoverished and criminally inclined. Lastly, the third spin-off actually has a developer attached — Rome creator Bruno Heller — and will follow Lord Corlys “the Sea Snake” Velaryon, a man said to be the “greatest seafarer” in the world of Westeros and beyond. 

It should be noted that this in no way indicates that all three spin-offs will make it off the ground. Lest we forget, HBO actually shot a pilot episode of a Naomi Watts-led prequel series only for the network to pull the plug entirely. Still, the fact that so many different spin-offs are currently being developed bodes well for Thrones fans, as it appears that HBO is determined to line up a near-endless supply of Westeros-set content. Are you excited for a return to George R.R. Martin’s vast and complex world? 

Beyonce Congratulates Taylor Swift On Her 2021 Grammys Success With Flowers

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There were a lot of winners (and losers and surprises) at this year’s Grammys, with two prime examples being Taylor Swift and Beyonce. Swift’s Folklore picked up the trophy for Album Of The Year while Beyonce snagged some awards as well, which helped her get more all-time Grammy wins than any singer ever. Now the pair have gotten in touch and recognized each other for their achievements, as Swift revealed today that this morning, she woke up to flowers from Beyonce.

Swift shared photos of the gift on Instagram today. With the flowers was a note, which reads, “Taylor, Congratulations on your Grammy. It was great seeing you on Sunday night. Thank you for always being so supportive. Sending love to you and your family. B.” Sharing the letter, Swift wrote, “Woke up to flowers from the queen of grace & greatness @beyonce and suddenly it’s the best Friday EVER. Thank you B and congratulations on your epic achievement Sunday night!!”

Reflecting on the Grammys after the fact, Swift collaborator Aaron Dessner had only kind things to say about Swift, as he wrote in an extensive message, “I am constantly humbled by and grateful for our friendship and collaboration. It’s such a strange thought that this time last year, we hadn’t even begun our journey together, since you are now such a big part of my life. You have restored my faith in music and the ways in which it can help me and others. In a year of such uncertainty and fear, I’m eternally grateful for the music we made. You generously shared your songwriting genius with me and others on these records — and made everyone involved feel appreciated and confident in their work. I can’t say enough positive things about you as an artist and a person.”

Check out Swift’s posts below.

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Tokyo Jetz Responds To Getting Canceled With “Cancel Culture”

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Last summer was characterized by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as the protests happening across the United States in response to police brutality. With the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery all fresh on people’s minds in 2020, Hip-Hop fans were shocked when reports surfaced that Atlanta-based rapper Tokyo Jetz had gone viral for an insensitive joke that mocked George Floyd’s death. She quickly apologized, but the news definitely left a stain on her legacy. Now, several months later, it appears that the Grand Hustle artist is touching on the controversy surrounding her last summer on her new project Cancel Culture.

On the cover of her new project, Tokyo Jetz literally strips herself down for a vulnerable pose in a shimmering two-piece. Surrounding the Grand Hustle rapper is a flood of negative and disparaging comments and messages about Tokyo Jetz. One disturbing text bubble reads, “Police finna catch ya son lackin in pop that lil n*gga.” Another one mocks Tokyo Jetz’ relevance, saying, “Everyone saying Tokyo jetz cancelled… welll when tf you ever heard someone say ‘ play that Tokyo ” tf.”

Cancel Culture arrives today laced with 14 tracks, featuring the T.I.-assisted “Know The Rules” and “When We Ride” with Kevin Gates. Other guest appearances on the project include Toosii, Jackboy, and Tokyo Vanity.

Will you be giving Tokyo Jetz’ latest project a listen?

Tracklist

1. Intro
2. At Em’
3. Been Did That
4. Know The Rules (with T.I.)
5. Lotto
6. When We Ride (feat. Kevin Gates)
7. Flu Game
8. Gang
9. WYTD (feat. Toosii)
10. One Up
11. YAK (feat. Jackboy)
12. S.O.D.D. (feat. Tokyo Vanity)
13. Don’t Kill My Vibe
14. FUXK IT

DJ Khaled Shares Athletic Throwback Picture

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DJ Khaled has been in “album mode” for the last few weeks, linking up with some of the world’s most popular artists, including Travis Scott, Diddy, and more, for his upcoming studio album Khaled Khaled. The project has seemingly been in the works for a couple of years, but the mega-producer appears poised to drop the project in the coming months, continuing to reveal his collaborators on social media. He’s also been promoting his latest capsule collection with Dolce & Gabbana. 

On any given day, not just Thursdays, DJ Khaled is known to dive into his picture books to share some of his favorite memories with the world. The 45-year-old global superstar has been around the music industry for decades so he’s witnessed a lot of greatness. He loves to periodically go back in time to reflect on his legendary career. This week, Khaled looked back on when he was just a young lad, sharing a picture of himself on his soccer team as a teenager. 

Posting a shot of him as a budding soccer star on his team back in the day, DJ Khaled added a current-day video of him back on the field, practicing his footwork. And it may come as a surprise to some but, in 2021, DJ Khaled still has some pretty fancy footwork on the pitch. He likely wouldn’t hold his own in a professional game but, in a quick match-up with friends, he might end up sliding right by you to score.

Take a look above at DJ Khaled’s latest throwback and stay tuned for more news on his upcoming album.


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IDK Flexes On New Banger “Just Like Martin”

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IDK has been an interesting artist to follow these past few years, having proven himself to be lyrically adept while equally unafraid to pull back and flex over hard-hitting bangers. It’s not uncommon to see the young rapper experiment on a stylistic level, and today he’s come through with another new track, the ChaseTheMoney-produced “Just Like Martin.” 

For the occasion, ChaseTheMoney blessed IDK with a percussive instrumental, one that invites the lyricist to flex to the best of his ability. As a general rule, flexing is more effective with a laid-back flow. “When the last time you seen a ni*a this fine, with a mind so smart and a future this bright?'” he boasts. “Bitch, give me that pussy like Webbie, I’m tied / for the next three hours, right now I feel fine.” While some might feel that IDK is holding back from his true potential, others will no doubt appreciate his effortless approach to crafting bangers — and make no mistake, ChaseTheMoney certainly delivers in that regard. 

Do you think IDK is living up to expectations with his recent batch of singles? 

QUOTABLE LYRICS

When the last time you seen a ni*a this fine
With a mind so smart and a future this bright?
Bitch, give me that pussy like Webbie, I’m tied
For the next three hours, right now I feel fine

Skepta Might Be Retiring

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One of the greatest rappers to ever come out of the United Kingdom, Skepta might be hanging up his microphone this year. The rap legend is seemingly hinting at his retirement in a series of new posts, claiming that he has stopped recording and that all of his new verses that come out were recorded in past years. From the sounds of it, Skepta doesn’t look to be interested in continuing his music career further.

Following the release of Jae5’s new song “Dimension”, which features Skepta and Rema, the 38-year-old Londoner promoted the song and roasted the main artist for its title. He also said that his verse was old and that he has effectively stopped going to the studio.


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“This Jae5 song/video featuring Rema and myself was recorded and shot last year in Ghana,” said Skepta. “I have one more song with Bando & L’s that we also recorded in 2020, after we drop that I’m out..” 


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The iconic grime artist then roasted the song’s title, saying, “Still can’t believe Jae5 called the song ‘Dimension’, such a nonsense name,” he wrote before making another statement alluding to the end of his career. “Any verses of mine you hear this year, were all recorded last year. I’ve stopped recording 2021.”


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If this is really the end of Skepta’s music career, we’ve been lucky to be blessed with some extraordinary ground-breaking sounds over the years. Skepta is one of the genre’s greats and he will go down in history as a pioneer. Do you think he’s done for good? 

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