LeBron James, Trae Young, Adrian Peterson & More Pay Tribute To DMX

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Today has been a very difficult day for many throughout the hip-hop community as rap legend DMX has passed away at the age of 50. Last Friday, it was reported that DMX suffered an overdose which triggered a heart attack. While the paramedics were able to revive him, he ended up sustaining brain damage, and this morning, he suffered organ failure. Not long after this report surfaced, DMX’s family put out a statement saying that he had passed on.

Since that time, many throughout the hip-hop world have sent their condolences to the star who was able to touch a whole generation of rap fans. His music will forever be iconic and there is no doubt that his fans will be blasting some of his greatest works today.

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Now, the sports world is also offering their prayers for X, who was heavily influential on a lot of the world’s best athletes. When the news broke, LeBron James shared his condolences, saying “X 4L!! Rest In Paradise LEGEND!!” Stephen Jackson also shared an image of one of his tattoos, saying how DMX inspired him to get it. “[DMX] inspired me to get this tat 17 yrs ago. Words that stuck with me. Rest Easy Big Dog. Gone but never forgotten. Prayers and condolences to DMX and his family,” he said.

Trae Young, Adrian Peterson, Torrey Smith, and Miles Bridges were among various other athletes who paid homage to X. It’s clear he inspired millions of people, and he will never be forgotten.

Rest In Peace X.

Jake Paul’s Nate Robinson KO Becomes $10 Million NFT

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Back in November, Jake Paul went out and absolutely destroyed former NBA player Nate Robinson in a boxing match. The fight was the precursor to Mike Tyson’s big comeback and in many ways, Paul was able to upstage Tyson with his dominant victory. Since that time, Robinson’s loss has become a huge meme all over the internet and Triller has been hoping for the hype of that fight to be continued with Paul’s next battle against Ben Askren.

In fact, Triller is now capitalizing on the NFT space as they have turned Paul’s knockout into an NFT that is being auctioned for $10 million, according to TMZ. This NFT will also come with the final 30 seconds of the Paul vs. Askren fight which could prove to be a massive win for whoever is able to cop this new NFT.

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Over the last couple of months, NFTs have absolutely dominated the cryptocurrency space although, in many respects, the hype seems to be manufactured. Realistically, anyone can go on YouTube and download the Robinson knockout for free. Meanwhile, some are willing to pay eight figures just to own a glorified MP4 file. Perhaps the most revolutionary part of NFTs isn’t the tech behind it, but the fact that you can make money off of them.

Either way, we’re sure some rich tech-bro out there will shell out the money for this, much to the delight of Triller.

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The Music World Reacts To DMX’s Death

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For the past few days, there have been reports about the status of DMX’s health, and none of them were promising. Now, sadly, the tragic day that fans were hoping to avoid has arrived: It was announced today that the legendary rapper has died at 50 years old. The news was confirmed in a statement from DMX’s family, which noted that he died while surrounded by loved ones in the hospital.

People in the music world had been sharing some tributes to DMX recently as news about his health was revealed, and now that his death is official, more tributes to the rapper are pouring in.

Biz Markie wrote, “RIP DMX. No one radiated more agony, pain, and atomic energy. The Cerberus from Yonkers, who suffered for all of our sins and his own. Maybe the rawest rapper of all-time, no pretense or frills, just pure adrenaline, lawless genius, and reckless abandon. The struggle incarnate.”

Missy Elliott also wrote, “Even though you had battles you TOUCHED so many through your MUSIC and when you would PRAY so many people FELT THAT! This is heavy for the HipHop family but your LEGACY LIVES ON & your SPIRIT. Continued Prayers for X family & friends for STRENGTH/HEALING.”

Check out some more reactions below.

Nike SB Dunk High “Hawaii” Officially Unveiled: Release Info

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Over these past couple of years, the Nike SB Dunk Low and High have been receiving a ton of great new colorways. This is primarily because the shoe has undergone a massive resurrection after a few years of low popularity. Celebrities continue to wear SBs and now, the younger generation is being exposed to one of the most classic lines in Nike’s storied past. With the Spring in full swing and the summer almost here, Nike is taking the opportunity to get colorful with an all-new “Hawaii” offering.

As you can see in the images below, the shoe has two shades of blue that are swirled throughout. From there, we have some extremely nice pink flowers that are placed along the silhouette, leading to a classic aesthetic that will make you think of GTA Vice City, and of course, the great State of Hawaii. The laces and Nike swoosh are beige which leads to a nice final piece of contrast.

In terms of the release date, these will be coming out on April 9th for $120 USD. Let us know what you think of this new model, in the comments below.

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Dyme-A-Duzin & Money Montage Join Forces For The Grand “TRAINING.” EP

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Today, Dyme-A-Duzin returns with TRAINING., a prelude to his forthcoming album Ghetto Olympic 2 that’s entirely produced by the multitalented Money Montage. Producer-rapper Money Montage is a decorated beatsmith who has worked with industry giants such as NBA YoungBoy, Kehlani, Skepta, Lil Tjay, Swae Lee, Jacquees, and Rich the Kid, among several others. Yet, the multihyphenate recently revealed that TRAINING. is “by far one of [his] favorites.”

At eight tracks, the artists’ collaborative EP is a grand new offering that’s worthy of a few listens. It houses the duo’s previously heard singles “Covid Winter” and “When I Rule the World,” and you can watch the music video for the former single below.

Over the course of TRAINING., Dyme-A-Duzin bodies Money Montage‘s versatile assortment of beats, from the Brooklyn Drill-style “Death 2 Demon Time” to the Common-sampling “Be Free,” which features fellow New York artist Real Rich. Dyme has also revealed the lyrical and stylistic inspirations for his and Money Montage’s new joint EP, giving props to artists such as Talib Kweli, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Drake, Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G., and countless others.  

In the wake of TRAINING.‘s release, Dyme-A-Duzin has already started teasing that his next project, titled Ghetto Olympics 2 (GO2,) is on the way. Get hyped up for the New York artist’s forthcoming album by checking out his latest EP below.

Tracklist:

1. Black Star
2. EBT Freestyle
3. Death 2 Demon Time
4. When I Rule The World
5. Be Free (feat. Real Rich)
6. Covid Winter
7. The Torch (Feat. Eli Mcfly)
8. Sorrows Freestyle

Deshaun Watson Accuser Reportedly Received Death Threats

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Deshaun Watson is currently in the midst of facing numerous allegations and lawsuits that claim he was frequently sexually assaulting massage therapists. One woman named Ashley Solis came forward and shared her story with the public. Since then, Watson’s attorney filed a motion with the judge to force all of the other women to also identify themselves. According to Pro Football Talk, the judge has actually taken Watson’s side, and now, they are asking that the women reveal themselves.

Attorney Tony Buzbee is vehemently against this as he noted that Solis has received numerous death threats since coming forward. In fact, another woman who shares the same name as Solis has also been receiving these threats in a case of mistaken identity. With this in mind, Buzbee wants the women to remain anonymous so they can avoid such harrassment.

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While this is a small legal win for Watson, he is still facing some extremely serious allegations and as a result, he has lost numerous endorsement deals. This is a story that continues to develop every single day, and it could be months until all of this is resolved.

In the meantime, stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to always keep you informed.

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Spotify Continues To Delete “Joe Rogan Experience” Episodes

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The Joe Rogan Experience is easily one of the most popular podcasts out there, and last year, Rogan signed a 100-million dollar multi-year exclusive licensing deal with streaming giant Spotify. It didn’t take long before Rogan’s podcast, which has housed a fair number of controversial guests over the years, was ruffling the feathers of certain Spotify employees. 

Rogan was warned that Spotify would not be including certain episodes on their platform — “There were a few episodes they didn’t want on their platform, and I was like ‘OK, I don’t care,’” said Rogan, in a March episode of his podcast with guest Fahim Anwar. Now, a new report has indicated that Spotify has continued to delete several existing Joe Rogan Experience episodes, with most recent deletions including episode #411 with Bulletproof Coffee founder Dave Asprey, who styles himself “the father of biohacking.”

In fact, an additional number of episodes including Asprey has been deleted, though Spotify neglected to provide an explanation. Speculation has ensued that Spotify did not want to promote Asprey’s controversial “bulletproof diet” — a diet that consists of foods high in fat, medium in protein, and low in carbs — which has been targeted by critics as “unscientific.” 

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In addition to Asprey’s three JRE appearances, Digital Music News reports that Spotify has also scrubbed “Live from the Icehouse (#149),” a rowdy episode featuring Joe Rogan, Little Esther, Al Madrigal, Josh McDermitt, Brendon Walsh, Felicia Michaels, and Brian Redban. Unsurprisingly, episodes involving disgraced comedian Chris D’Eliia have also been scrubbed entirely, as he joins the ranks of JRE guests to be removed from Spotify’s digital archives: Owen Benjamin, Joey Diaz, Gavin McInnes, Eddie Bravo, Alex Jones, Milo Yiannopolis, and more.

Though Rogan himself appeared unfazed at the prospect of selective deletion, some fans have expressed concern at Spotify’s creative control. It should be interesting to see how Spotify and Rogan’s partnership continues to unfold — stay tuned for further updates on the situation as they occur. Should you be a fan of the podcast, how do you feel about Spotify deleting episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience? 

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Charles Barkley Hilariously Disses The Los Angeles Clippers

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Charles Barkley is easily one of the most opinionated men in the basketball world and when he has a take on something, he usually sticks to it, even if he is brutally wrong. Barkley has had a very obvious distaste for the Los Angeles Clippers, who are a team that always finds a way to disappoint people, no matter what the circumstances are. The franchise always seems to have a great roster but they are never able to put those pieces together and go further than the second round.

Barkley is well-aware of this fact and despite how well the team is playing this season, he still does not care for them. During NBA on TNT last night, Barkley completely ripped the Clippers saying that while he has gone through various personal changes over his life, the Clippers have always remained awful.

His comments seemed to amuse the Inside The NBA crew, who pretty well know how Charles is going to answer a question before he even speaks. For now, nothing will change his mind when it comes to the Clippers although perhaps a championship will finally change his tune.

This Clippers team looks poised to improve upon last season and if they pull it off, they’ll be shutting a lot of haters up.

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