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Cam Newton has dealt with numerous injuries over the years and as a result, his play has been affected. Last season, Newton got a fresh start with the New England Patriots and while he had a promising start, the team faltered throughout the season. Now, Newton and the Patriots are expected to part ways, which leaves Newton with the difficult task of finding a team that will officially make him the starting quarterback.

In the midst of his new reality, Newton decided to join the “I Am Athlete” podcast where he got to speak to former NFL players Brandon Marshall, Chad Johnson, and Fred Taylor about his predicament. At one point, Newton was asked if he would consider retiring from the sport. Of course, Newton immediately pushed back against that idea, noting that there is no way 32 quarterbacks in the league are better than him.

“Hell no! I can’t go out like that. I hear all of that talk. My pride won’t allow me to do it. There aren’t 32 guys better than me,” Newton exclaimed.

For many fans, Newton still has a lot of gas left in the tank and at 32, he is nowhere close to the end of his career. While it might be hard to find a team for next season, there is no doubt that he can make a massive impact in the right system.

Let us know where you think Newton should go, in the comments below.

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It’s feeling like J.I.D. season is steadily approaching, though no concrete evidence has been put forth confirming such theories. Still, it’s been a reasonably fruitful period for fans of the Dreamville lyricist, as he recently uploaded a slew of fan-favorite cuts onto streaming services for the first time. All the while, news of his upcoming album The Forever Story remains eagerly anticipated, and a new clue may very point to a rollout on the horizon. 

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As caught by one user on the J.I.D. subreddit, it would appear that the rapper is gearing up to premiere a new single and music video this Friday, for a song titled “Skeegee.” While little else is known about the actual track, it does seem to indicate that J.I.D is ready to begin the countdown to his DiCaprio 2 follow-up. After all, gone are the days where a new single predates an album’s release by months, with more and more artists having adapted to quicker turnaround times once the ball starts rolling.

Should this new “Skeegee” single indeed land on Friday as seemingly confirmed, it should be interesting to see how the rapper’s fans mobilize behind it. We recently saw the Atlanta rapper receive three gold plaques from the RIAA, and it would certainly be nice to see his collection grow. Perhaps we’ll see his next release take him to even further heights, both creatively and commercially speaking. Keep an eye out for “Skeegee” when it drops this coming Friday.

Tekashi 6ix9ine is running around with a chip on his shoulder that he’s trying to exchange for even more social media clout. He’s sort of a one-trick pony at this point, but the antagonizing surely does turn him into hip-hop’s supervillain of sorts. At least, that’s how he looks at himself.

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In the premiere of the three-part Showtime docuseries of the rapper’s rise from deli clerk to viral Instastar, he says that he’s a villain in the rap game that’s attempting to create some sort of longevity. “I feel my steppops was a superhero. He was always helping people without thinking about himself and that’s what a superhero did and that’s what my steppop did. Superheroes always die. Fuck being a superhero, I want to be a villain. Villains never die,” he says in the docu-series.

He elaborates further by comparing himself to Gotham’s most twisted villain: The Joker. The rapper explains that though many were inclined to dislike Batman’s nemesis, they found themselves “falling in love with him.” “It’s like the Joker, you want to hate him, but you love him,” he says. “You consistently say, ‘I hate this guy,’ but you can’t stop watching. There’s somewhere deep down where you fall in love with that guy.”

Perhaps, that’s what he thinks the outcome of his ongoing feud with, well, everyone will be. In the past week and some change, he’s reignited his beef with Meek Mill. As that unfolded, he began to go after the likes of Lil Reese and 600Breezy by invoking the name of the late King von.

Supervillain: The Making Of Tekashi 6ix9ine premiered on Sunday, Feb. 22nd. 

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Ted Cruz has not been let off the hook nor has he flown under the radar since his whole Cancun incident. Last week, he essentially abandoned his home state of Texas during one of the greatest weather disasters the state had ever witness, to jet off for a vacation in Cancun, Mexico with his family. He was harassed into returning to Texas after only one night, and this past weekend he spent time helping Texans by handing out water, although the effort ended up backfiring on him. 

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People clearly don’t yet think Cruz should be forgiven. On Sunday, while some were already protesting outside of Cruz’s Texas home, someone sent a mariachi band to perform in front of Cruz’s house. Mariachi is a regional Mexican musical genre, so the band was clearly sent there to poke fun at Cruz’s actions in Cancun. Reportedly, Cruz was home alone in Houston following his return from Cancun. The music was so loud that other neighbors came out to watch, according to some Twitter users. 

Civilians continued protesting outside of Cruz’s house alongside the band, holding up signs that said things like “Cruz’s lies cost lives.” Ted Cruz has since called his Cancun vacation a “mistake,” saying he was trying to look out for his children. “[It was not my intention] in saying yes to my daughters to somehow diminish all the Texans that were going through real hardship.”

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Dess Dior and Future are certainly having a whirlwind romance. The two were recently confirmed as a couple following a string of rumors, and it seems things are heating up as of late.

Earlier this month, Dess gifted a very heartfelt and thoughtful portrait to Future’s mom for her birthday, which Future’s sister thanked her for. Last week, Dess got Future to do the #JuneBugChallenge while the two were on vacation together, and fans joked that he must really be in love with her. 

Rumors flew about a possible marriage in early January and then a break up a week later when the couple unfollowed each other on social media. It seems like now their relationship is here to stay, though, and Future gave Dess a diamond to prove it. Right after returning from their island getaway, Dess updated her Instagram story to show off the huge rock, captioning the boomerang, “I thought Valentine’s Day was over.”

The yellow diamond ring is seen on her ring finger on her left hand, and we all know what that means. There wasn’t an engagement announcement that followed the story post, however, so it doesn’t seem like this is indicative of any further commitment for the couple just yet. Fans are certainly happy about seeing the two of them together though, and it doesn’t seem like Future and Dess are going to stop their romantic antics anytime soon. 

2021 is destined to be a huge year for Air Jordan retros as Jumpman has a ton of plans in the works. Back in 2020, the brand brought back the Air Jordan 13 “Flint,” which was a shoe that many fans were hoping to see back on the shelves. Now, Jordan Brand is bringing back yet another “Flint” model, except this time around, they are going with an underrated classic in the Air Jordan 7.

In new official images that can be found below, the sneaker has a white leather top, all while the toe box and side panels are constructed with grey nubuck. Hints of purple are found all the way throughout, particularly on the Jumpman logos. While the Jordan 7 was a shoe that typically possessed a plethora of colors, this particular color scheme takes a more neutral approach, and overall, it makes for a great offering.

If you were keeping an eye out for these, you are in luck as they will reportedly drop on May 8th for $190 USD, in full family sizing. There is still a chance this release date can change, so keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to provide you with all of the latest updates.

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It’s becoming increasingly important to give the rap game’s legends their flowers, as the artists who helped shape hip-hop culture deserve utmost appreciation for their contributions. In the case of Jay-Z, lofty praise has become the norm, to the point where many have all but accepted the New York rapper as the indisputable GOAT. Yet somehow, it still feels like Jay’s legacy doesn’t get the respect it deserves; not only is he rap’s first billionaire, who continues to line his portfolio with major money moves, but he also holds a top-tier discography to his name.

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Following the news that Jay-Z had secured a partnership with Moët Hennessy designed to elevate the status of his own Armand de Brignac champagne, Kevin Hart took a moment to celebrate Hov on his own Instagram page. “Giving my brother his well deserved flowers….Screaming congrats HOV….Keep raising the bar and paving the way King!!!!! We see you and we salute you!!!! Let’s gooooooooo,” writes Hart, alongside a picture of a bottle-happy Hov. “With great risk comes great rewards….My guy believed in himself and it paid off. I fucking love it!!!!!”

Clearly, Kevin Hart appreciates the way Jay-Z carries himself, a leader by example forever focused on self-elevation. It also doesn’t hurt that the pair are buddies, having experienced a few interesting interactions throughout the years. Check out Hart’s kind message to Hova below, courtesy of the actor’s Instagram page.