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On the heels of the release of his latest single “MONTERO (Call  Me By Your Name),” Lil Nas X took time to reflect on his journey. During the height of his “Old Town Road” crazy back in 2019, Lil Nas X took a risk and decided to share with the world that he’s gay. The response to his revelation was divided, especially in the Rap community, and since that time, Lil Nas X has navigated the reactions from both the public and people in his personal life. He’s spoken out about sharing his sexuality with a global audience filled with critics and more recently, he penned a letter to his 14-year-old self about why he broke his own vow of silence.

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“I wrote a song with our name in it,” wrote Lil Nas X. “It’s about a guy i met last summer. i know we promised to never come out publicly, i know we promised to never be ‘that’ type of gay person, i know we promised to die with the secret, but this will open doors for many other queer people to simply exist. you see this is very scary for me, people will be angry, they will say i’m pushing an agenda. but the truth is, i am.”

“The agenda to make people stay the f*ck out of other people’s lives and stop dictating who they should be,” the rapper continued. “Sending you love from the future.” Have you seen the music video for “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) yet? Check out Lil Nas X’s post and a few reactions below.

Oscar De La Hoya has always been a bit of a controversial guy when it comes to the world of boxing. While he has won his fair share of championships, there have been times where he has let his mouth get the best of him, leading to some bad losses and an even worse public image. These days, De La Hoya is seen as more of a promoter than anything else, although recently, he has been teasing a return to the ring.

According to TMZ, De La Hoya brought his comeback one step closer to reality as he was on stage for the Jake Paul-Ben Askren fight press conference. While speaking to Snoop Dogg, De La Hoya said “July 3rd, I’m making my comeback” before dropping the mic and walking away completely.

De La Hoya left us with no clue as to who he will be going up against although at 48 years old, we imagine it will be somebody in that age range. Comeback fights have been immensely popular as of late, especially in light of what Mike Tyson recently did. We can only assume this will lead to a big payday for De La Hoya which certainly helps the cause.

There are plenty of potential foes out there so let us know who you would like to see him fight, in the comments below. Also, stay tuned for updates on this match as we will be sure to bring them to you.

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Many people are out and about without masks and foregoing social distancing now that COVID-19 vaccines are plentiful. After millions of people spent upwards of a year avoiding the outdoors and physical contact with other people as much as possible, many countries are back into the swing of things as we all adjust to the new normal. President Joe Biden has declared that vaccines will be available to all American citizens within weeks, and as exciting as that may be for some, Juicy J isn’t on board.

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The Three 6 Mafia icon recently tweeted his distrust of the vaccine. “If I was you , I wouldn’t get vaccinated I would wear a mask and take vitamins,” wrote J. Swiftly, fans dropped a few gems about Juicy J’s past lyrical content where he openly rapped about using drugs and drinking Lean. One person responded, “Hey juice. Big fan. You told me to sip on sizzurp when I was in the 7th grade. Ima just say sit this one out playa.”

Several others followed with their two cents about the Oscar-winning producer‘s take on the topic and many disagreed. Check out a few reactions to Juicy J’s tweet below ad let us know if you trust the vaccines.

Perhaps one of the most popular shoes of the last 35 years has been the Air Jordan 1 and during that time, it has received a plethora of new colorways and even some unique iterations along the way. From FlyEase to zippers, the Air Jordan 1 has never been afraid to experiment, and one of the latest innovations to make its way to the shoe is Zoom cushioning in the midsole. This has led to the Air Jordan 1 Zoom CMFT, which has received a plethora of new models over these past few months.

The latest colorway to be introduced is this “Fireberry” offering which can be found below. While the base of the shoe is black, Jumpman decided to get very vibrant and colorful with this particular offering as we have dark pink across all of the overlays. There is also some orange sticking out in the back heel where we have the extra material from the cuff. Overall, it’s a unique-looking shoe that should definitely catch a few eyes out there.

A release date has not been revealed for these, although they should be out soon so keep your eyes peeled to your local sneaker shop for details. Let us know what you think of these, in the comments below.

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Image via Nike

Image via Nike

Image via Nike

Image via Nike

Every single year around December, Jordan Brand comes out with a brand new release of the Air Jordan 11. These releases are either a new colorway or a retro of a classic model. In 2021, it seems like Jumpman will do both thanks to a women’s animal print model, as well as the return of the Air Jordan 11 “Cool Grey” which officially turns 20 years old this year. 

In the Instagram post below, you can see that the “Cool Grey” model will look exactly like its original iteration. In fact, the upper portion of the shoe will be made with nubuck, all while the leather that is found wrapped around the silhouette is made of patent leather. All-in-all, it’s a pretty incredible retro that is surely going to get all of the hardcore Air Jordan 11 fans excited. After all, the Jordan 11 is one of those shoes that will forever be iconic and perhaps December will be as good a time as ever to cop your first pair.

As for the release date, these will drop on December 11th for a slightly higher price than usual. Air Jordan 11s are typically $220 USD but now, they will be going for $225 USD. It’s not a big increase but it is an indication of a trend that dates back to Jordan 1s going from $160 to $170.

For years, the Foamposite has been one of the most enigmatic shoes in all of streetwear culture. Penny Hardaway made the shoe famous and it immediately became a fashion staple on the East Coast. Over the years, there have been some iconic colorways although, at times, the popularity of the sneaker has dwindled. Regardless, there are still some diehard Foamposite fans out there and whenever a new offering is introduced, the fans make sure to do everything in their power to cop it.

Now, thanks to @zsneakerheadz on Instagram, we have a fresh look at the Nike Air Foamposite One in a colorway that has been labeled as “White/Black/Hyper Royal/Black.” In the post below, you can see that the shoe has a mostly white upper, while the cuff and tooling that comes down over the laces are black. From there, we have some hyper royal blue that is placed into the middle of the laces, which helps add some nice contrast to the overall look of the shoe.

For now, these are being teased for April of this year which means they are a few weeks to a month away. We’re sure more official details will be dropping soon, so keep it locked to HNHH for all of the latest details.