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21 Savage is easily one of the new generation’s most acclaimed rappers, having built a considerable fanbase since he first arrived onto the scene with the Metro Boomin-produced Savage Mode. Of course, his artistry has evolved since that fateful first release, having delivered several additional projects in Issa Album, the Offset-assisted Without Warning, I Am > I Was, and most recently Savage Mode 2. And with a sizable role on the upcoming Spiral soundtrack, 21 Savage’s catalog is already looking to grow.

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Today, 21’s enduring catalog has paid off, with the rapper officially expanding his collection of gold and platinum plaques. A quick gander at the RIAA website indicates that Savage has secured eight new certifications, with five of which being of the platinum variety. For the most part, the songs in question stem from a wide number of his albums. “Bank Account” (6x platinum) is from Issa. “A Lot” (5x platinum) and “Out For The Night” (gold) are from I Am > I Was. “Runnin” (platinum), “Rich N***a Shit (gold), “Glock In My Lap” (gold), “Mr. Right Now” (platinum) are from Savage Mode 2, produced by Metro Boomin. Lastly, “Rap Saved Me” (platinum) is from Without Warning.

In total, 21 is now boasting a sizable tally of forty-one plaques, making him one of hip-hop’s most commercially viable artists by a decent margin. Not too shabby for a rapper who first emerged onto the scene with a hazy, vaguely horror-inspired project — and look at him now. Congratulations to 21 Savage for this latest haul, and may there be many more to come.

Since the news broke that Saweetie and Quavo had unfollowed each other on Instagram, the two superstar rappers have experienced a pretty ugly and public breakup. The “Tap In” rapper accused her ex-boyfriend of cheating on her, and Quavo expressed his disappointment in her by clapping back with the vague response, “You are not the woman that I thought you were.” From there on out, things have only gotten uglier, as footage leaked earlier this week that revealed an elevator altercation between Saweetie and Quavo that resulted in punches being thrown and the “My Type” rapper being slammed to the floor. Everyone, from Boosie Badazz to the LAPD, has had something to say about it, but now Saweetie has come forward to shed a bit of light on the situation.

“This unfortunate incident happened a year ago, while we have reconciled since then and moved past this particular disagreement, there were simply too many other hurdles to overcome in our relationship and we have both since moved on,” Saweetie said in an exclusive statement to TMZ. 

Saweetie’s statement to TMZ doesn’t reveal much detail about the nature of her and Quavo’s “unfortunate incident,” so the debate as to whether or not Hip-Hop fans should consider it abuse or a harmless fight will likely continue. However, the Icy Girl’s comment does add some much-desired context to the disturbing video. According to Saweetie, it happened about a year ago, meaning that it wasn’t the final straw in her and Quavo’s relationship.

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However, her comment about there being “too many hurdles” between her and the Migos rapper reaffirms that there were several issues in their relationship, with cheating already being revealed as one of them.

Quavo has yet to comment on the infamous elevator video, but fans are desperately waiting for the Quavo Huncho artist to defend himself publicly. Stay tuned for more updates.

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At this point, it’s really starting to feel like there’s nothing Snoop Dogg can’t do. No matter what endeavor seems to come his way, the Doggfather is generally open to trying it. It’s part of why he’s become one of the most universally beloved rappers of all time, recognizable to all walks of life. Today, it has been confirmed that Snoop will be adding another position to his resume, as he’s officially set to join the upcoming season of The Voice as a Mega Mentor.

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Joining judges Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, John Legend, and Blake Shelton, Snoop’s position as Mega Mentor will find him advising contestants in the Knockout rounds, which begin on April 19th. For those who don’t know, the Knockout rounds pit one contestant against one of their teammates for a solo performance. For this twentieth season, however, they’ll have the benefit of Snoop Dogg’s tutelage, gleaned from nearly thirty years as a superstar in the music business.

Following the Knockout round, those eliminated will have a chance to be “saved,” with each of the four coaches possessing a single vote. From there, those saved will participate in a high-stakes four-way knockout, prior to which Snoop will have individual coaching and rehearsal sessions with each contestant. It should be interesting to see the perspective he brings to the table, and fans of the rap legend would be wise to check out his appearance when the 20th season of The Voice hits The Knockout Round this April 19th. 

Are you curious to check out Snoop Dogg step into the role of Mega Mentor? In other Doggfather news, look for him to deliver his upcoming studio album From Tha Streets To Tha Suites, as well as the upcoming Mount Westmore project with E-40, Too $hort, and Ice Cube.

One of the most legendary shoes of all time is the Air Jordan 1 High OG. It is a silhouette that can go with virtually any outfit, and over the years, there have been a plethora of great colorways to choose from. The original offerings are always the ones that sneakerheads gravitate to and there is no better example of this than the “Bred” model which was the first colorway worn by Michael Jordan. This is a shoe that lives in the hearts of numerous sneaker fans and in 2021, it will be coming back to the market.

According to @zsneakerheadz on Instagram, the shoe will actually be called ‘ReImagined” and will feature the iconic “Bred” look except the upper will be made entirely of patent leather. This is a material that has been used on Jumpman shoes before but it’s rare we get to see it on such an iconic offering. In the photoshop rendering below, you get a true sense of what the colorway is going to be all about. Overall, it stays true to the original and we’re sure there will be plenty of fans looking to grab a pair.

As for the release date, these are rumored to be dropping on October 23rd of this year although this date is subject to change. Keep it locked to HNHH as we will bring you all of the latest sneaker updates.

NLE Choppa was arrested on Monday for burglary, possession of a concealed firearm, and possession of marijuana and Xanax. He posted bond and has since returned home, releasing his “First Day Out” freestyle on Thursday. On the same day, the 18-year-old rapper issued a statement on his arrest, claiming that he was set up and promising to beat this case.

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“To begin when you start changing lives and began to stand for something deep in your purpose you become a target to a certain group of people and also the devil,” said NLE Choppa on social media. “During this arrest I was setup, substances were planted on me that I don’t consume/use/own, my name was lied upon, and I was even mistreated in the process. Every media outlet, news channel, and etc covered this story to paint a picture on a new surface I’ve been working so hard to create. This case will be beat and I will walk a free man, remember it’s innocent until proven guilty not guilty until proven innocent. Asking my supporters to stand firm with me and allow God to do his work. Thank you and love y’all dearly.”

Obviously, these are some pretty serious accusations on the part of NLE Choppa. Hopefully, there is an investigation in the works to determine whether the rapper was set up during his recent arrest.

What do you think about NLE Choppa’s statement?

Anyone old enough to remember BET’s recurring 106 & Park series “Freestyle Friday” knows all about MC Jin. Following an epic win streak that ultimately secured him a deal with the Ruff Ryders, Jin ultimately took a break from the spotlight. That’s not to say he’s lost a step behind the mic. In fact, Jin recently came through to hold it down for Andrew Yang, who is currently in the midst of a mayoral campaign in New York City. 

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Today, Yang took to social media to share “Yang For NY,” an original hip-hop anthem penned and performed by MC Jin. The catchy song arrives complete with a video highlighting Yang’s down-to-earth political approach, all while Jin spits the same focused bars that made him such a formidable Freestyle Friday opponent — only this time, he’s using his pen to build, not to destroy.

Jin MC took a moment to reflect on his Instagram page, opening up about the unique opportunity he found himself facing. “An Asian candidate that’s dope, I won’t even lie,” he writes. “As far as my support though, that ain’t even why. When @andrewyang called me and told me that he would be running for mayor of NYC, I thought he had a position at city hall in mind for me. But I guess creating the official anthem is probably more up my alley!”

Check out the official “Yang For NY” anthem below, proof that MC Jin is still living up to his name. And if you’re feeling nostalgic, revisit his claim to fame — a Freestyle Friday compilation of his victories — right here. For more information on Yang’s policies, feel free to check out his official website.