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Brooklyn street artist KAWS, less popularly known as Brian Donnelly, has just landed a major museum exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum. The exhibit, which opened on February 26th, features more than 100 works of art from the artist, including some pieces which were made specifically for the exhibit. The work varies from graffiti drawings to massive, monumental sculptures. 

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This is the first major museum exhibition showcasing KAWS’ work since he started creating art in the early 1990s. He solidified his style during his first few years as a graffiti artist, creating his iconic character the COMPANION. This unique figure is seen throughout all different types of KAWS’ work and appears in many different forms throughout the Brooklyn exhibit. 

According to a description from the Brooklyn Museum, KAWS’ work “both critiques and participates in consumer culture,” exploring the universal emotions “love, friendship, loneliness, and alienation.”

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Visitors of the exhibition will also get to interact with the art in a new way thanks to technology from Acute Art. Some pieces, which are equipped with augmented reality, will allow visitors to use their smartphones to interact with the art pieces in a virtual reality experience. Tickets for the exhibit can be purchased online through the Brooklyn Museum website, and the exhibit will be open until September 5th. 

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Gunna has been enjoying a ton of success as of late thanks to numerous hit records, a plethora of features, and chart-topping projects that millions upon millions of streams. With this success comes generational wealth that Gunna will be able to pass down from generation to generation. When you have all this money, it’s important to make good investments, and recently, the WUNNA artist did just that as he bought a new property.

In the Instagram post below, the rapper displayed some shots of the interior, and as you can see, there are a ton of modern elements, especially when it comes to the kitchen where the rapper is surrounded by white and stainless steel. The marble floors and marble countertops give a nice touch to the decor, and you can tell that the artist is content with his new home.

Gunna was even gifted a special cake which was made into the shape of his house. It was a nice finishing touch on what seemed to be a great celebration of life and everything he has accomplished throughout his come-up.

Real estate is an investment that frequently goes up in value, which means he could stand to make a lot of money if he decides to sell the place a few years down the line. Needless to say, the artist stays winning.

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As Biggie famously stated: Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems. Cardi B has a first-hand understanding of this statement. Over the course of her career, she’s found herself in several legal disputes. Some that she’s won, others that she’s lost and a few that are still pending. Among those that she’s still fighting is a case filed by apparent Trump supporters following an altercation on the beach. 

According to TMZ, Cardi B and her sister have filed a motion demanding that the defamation lawsuit filed against them by Peter Caliendo, Pauline Caliendo and Manuel Alarcon is dropped. Cardi and Hennessy are arguing that there’s no merit for this lawsuit except for the fact that they’re celebrities. They’re hoping the judge regards the case with a similar perspective. 

Cardi and Hennessy were sued last year after Hennessy had a run-in with the three individuals who she claims were harassing her and her partner on the beach. Cardi and Hennessy later put the couple on blast on social media where they labeled them “racist MAGA supporters.” The sisters fired back at the lawsuit, claiming that they were simply stating their opinion which shouldn’t make them liable for defamation. Funny enough, Cardi and Hennessy stated in their legal docs, “the remedy for thin skin is thicker skin, not a lawsuit.”

We’ll keep you posted on updates on the case.

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Jake Paul is currently one of the biggest figures in the boxing world which is pretty hard to believe when you consider where he was just a few years ago. Regardless, all eyes are on Jake right now as he gets ready to fight former UFC fighter Ben Askren in what should be an interesting match. After his win against Nate Robinson, fans are expecting big things, and as a result, Paul has decided to work with some big names in order to get ready for his latest challenge.

For instance, Paul went on his Instagram story where he showcased a training session with former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield. Holyfield is one of the biggest legends in boxing history, so it only makes sense that Paul would want to work with him. As you can see, Paul appears to be making solid progress.

While many remain skeptical about Paul’s boxing career, it’s clear that he is getting praise from some massive figures. After defeating Robinson, Mike Tyson told Paul that he was helping to renew interest in boxing and that he had the makings of a prizefighter.

If Paul defeats Askren, there is a real chance that he can get fights against real boxers, which would be the ultimate test of his talent. There are no guarantees but for now, so far so good.

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OnlyFans now has more than 30 million users on their site, and many people of all backgrounds have been using the site in recent years to supplement their income. This is exactly what Crystal Jackson from Sacramento, California was doing when she wanted to spice up her 14-year marriage with husband Chris Jackson. Crystal went into early menopause and had trouble keeping their love life exciting, so she created an OnlyFans to switch things up. Not only did the site help her build confidence, but she also started making about $150,000 a month. 

Crystal and Chris’ three sons attended Sacred Heart Parish School in Sacramento, where other parents were alerted about Crystal’s OnlyFans and decided to send photos to the principal. The school’s principal then decided that her boys would not be able to return to the Catholic school, and they would need to find somewhere else to go.  

“Your apparent quest for high-profile controversy in support of your adult website is in direct conflict with what we hope to impart to our students and is directly opposed to the policies laid out in our Parent/Student Handbook,” said the principal in an email. “We therefore require that you find another school for your children and have no further association with ours.” 

Crystal asserted, however, that she was still the same parent everyone knew before. “I’m still the same Crystal I was, like, two years ago, a year ago when we had coffee before you knew this,” she added. “Now you just are judging me.” 

The Jacksons are currently in pursuit of a new school for their sons. 

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Rowdy Rebel and Bobby Shmurda are rightfully considered to be the forefathers of Brooklyn drill, and over the last few months, fans have been anticipating new music from the two. Both of them have been locked up for the better part of a decade, and now that they have been released, fans are rejoicing, and both seem to be enjoying their newfound freedom.

As soon as Rowdy was released from jail, he immediately got in the studio and has been slowly but surely releasing new tracks. In the meantime, some of his classics are now reaching new milestones, including his 2014 effort “Computers” which featured Bobby. While taking to Instagram, Rowdy Rebel celebrated his latest plaque and also thanked Shmurda for everything he did to make the song happen.

“I want to take this moment to thank my fans, @Epicrecords , friends and family last but not least my little big bro @realbobbyshmurdags9 and just everyone who was a part of making “Computers” that anthem that still rings off til today!” Rowdy wrote. “I promise you guys it’s only the beginning I have so much more in store for you guys…. stay tuned‼️

“Computers” is an anthem that still rings off to this day and with Rowdy and Bobby home from jail, fans are hoping they can recreate this magic. Be sure to stay tuned to HNHH as we will continue to bring you new music from these two.

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Jay-Z launched his very own cannabis brand under the MONOGRAM banner at the tail end of last year. Along with launching the brand, he debuted a new High Tales web series, which aims to bring funny weed-infused stories from all your favorite pop culture figures who dabble in the green. The last episode of the series featured Queens-bred rapper N.O.R.E. where he explained his relationship with cannabis and its impact on his creativity. The third episode of the series features none other than Tinashe, who spoke about growing cultural acceptance of marijuana and the overall social experience of smoking weed.

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“It’s been interesting to see how weed culture has changed over the past few years,” shares Tinashe in the video. “How we get our weed and talk about it has definitely evolved since it became legal, but at the end of the day, good weed still sets a special vibe.”

She continued, “Whether it’s bonding with strangers at a concert or freestyling in the studio, I’ve always loved the way it brings people together.”

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The short-form video interview runs about four minutes, and features more candid cannabis stories from the multi-talented 28-year-old. Check out the full episode of High Tales with Tinashe below. 

In other Tinashe news, the songstress recently lent her vocals for a rendition of Chaka Khans 70s hit “I’m Every Woman,” combining both Khan’s classic sound and Whitney Houston’s deep house version of the song in the 90s. 

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Netflix has been keeping us thoroughly entertained throughout the pandemic with a surplus of binge-worthy material that often dominate our pop culture conversations, such as Malcolm & Marie starring Zendaya and John David Washington, Queens Gambit, and of course, Tiger King.

Netflix’s selection just got bigger and better for the month of March, to keep up going in what feels like the final stages of being locked away at home. Between a handful of new Netflix Originals, including a Sherlock Holmes series and a documentary on hip-hop heavyweight Notorious B.I.G, we are certainly in for a treat next month.

Here is everything coming and going in March, but fear not, these new additions are well worth the losses. 

Biggie: I Got A Story To Tell 

This documentary highlights Notorious B.I.G’s origin story with never-before-seen footage including rare video, testimonies, and in-depth interviews about the rapper who left us far too soon. 

Waffles + Mochi 

Michelle Obama joins the streaming service with two puppets, Waffles and Mochi, who explore the world through food, culture, and cooking. She doubles as the show host and chef teaching the art of mastering fresh-ingredient cooking. What can’t the former first lady do?

The Irregulars 

This Netflix Original takes us back to the iconic Baker St. in 19th Century London where Dr. Watson and the elusive Sherlock Holmes gather an interesting group of misfits to solve supernatural crimes. Holmes, holding on to his signature mysterious persona, partners with the sinister Watson to save humanity from a dark powerful entity. 

Here’s the full list of titles coming to Netflix in March:

Avail. 3/1
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell
Batman Begins
Blanche Gardin: Bonne Nuit Blanche
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Dances with Wolves
DC Super Hero Girls: Season 1
I Am Legend
Invictus
Jason X
Killing Gunther
LEGO Marvel Spider-Man: Vexed by Venom
Nights in Rodanthe
Power Rangers Beast Morphers: S2
Rain Man
Step Up: Revolution
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
The Dark Knight
The Pursuit of Happyness
Training Day
Two Weeks Notice
Year One

Avail. 3/2
Black or White
Word Party: Season 5

Avail. 3/3
Moxie
Murder Among the Mormons
Parker
Safe Haven

Avail. 3/4
Pacific Rim: The Black

Avail. 3/5
Dogwashers
Nevenka: Breaking the Silence
Pokémon Journeys: The Series: Part 4
Sentinelle

Avail. 3/8
Bombay Begums
Bombay Rose

Avail. 3/9
The Houseboat
StarBeam: Season 3

Avail. 3/10
Dealer
Last Chance U: Basketball
Marriage or Mortgage

Avail. 3/11
The Block Island Sound
Coven of Sisters

Avail. 3/12
Love Alarm: Season 2
The One
Paper Lives
Paradise PD: Part 3
YES DAY

Avail. 3/14
Audrey

Avail. 3/15
Bakugan: Armored Alliance
The BFG
The Last Blockbuster
The Lost Pirate Kingdom
Zero Chill

Avail. 3/16
RebellComedy: Straight Outta the Zoo
Savages
Waffles + Mochi

Avail. 3/17
Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal
Under Suspicion: Uncovering the Wesphael Case

Avail. 3/18
B: The Beginning Succession
Cabras da Peste
Deadly Illusions
The Fluffy Movie
Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American
Skylines

Avail. 3/19
Alien TV: Season 2
Country Comfort
Formula 1: Drive to Survive: Season 3
Sky Rojo

Avail. 3/20
Jiu Jitsu

Avail. 3/22
Navillera
Philomena

Avail. 3/23
Loyiso Gola: Unlearning

Avail. 3/24
Seaspiracy
Who Killed Sara?

Avail. 3/25
DOTA: Dragon’s Blood
Secret Magic Control Agency

Avail. 3/26
A Week Away
Bad Trip
Big Time Rush: Seasons 1-4
Croupier
The Irregulars
Magic for Humans by Mago Pop
Nailed It!: Double Trouble

Avail. 3/29
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
Rainbow High: Season 1

Avail. 3/30
7 Yards: The Chris Norton Story
Octonauts & the Ring of Fire

Avail. 3/31
At Eternity’s Gate
Haunted: Latin America

Here’s the full list of titles leaving Netflix in March:

Leaving 3/3
Rectify: Seasons 1-4

Leaving 3/7
Hunter X Hunter: Seasons 1-3

Leaving 3/8
Apollo 18
The Young Offenders

Leaving 3/9
November Criminals
The Boss’s Daughter

Leaving 3/10
Last Ferry
Summer Night

Leaving 3/13
Spring Breakers
The Outsider

Leaving 3/14
Aftermath
Marvel & ESPN Films Present: 1 of 1: Genesis
The Assignment
The Student

Leaving 3/16
Chicken Little
Deep Undercover: Collections 1-3
Love Dot Com: The Social Experiment
Silver Linings Playbook

Leaving 3/17
All About Nina
Come and Find Me

Leaving 3/20
Conor McGregor: Notorious

Leaving 3/22
Agatha and the Truth of Murder
I Don’t Know How She Does It

Leaving 3/24
USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage

Leaving 3/25
Blood Father
The Hurricane Heist

Leaving 3/26
Ghost Rider

Leaving 3/27
Domino

Leaving 3/30
Extras: Seasons 1-2
Killing Them Softly
London Spy: Season 1
The House That Made Me: Seasons 1-3

Leaving 3/31
Arthur
Chappaquiddick
Enter the Dragon
God’s Not Dead
Hedgehogs
Inception
Killer Klowns from Outer Space
Kung Fu Hustle
Molly’s Game
Money Talks
School Daze
Secret in Their Eyes
Sex and the City: The Movie
Sex and the City 2
Sinister Circle
Skin Wars: Seasons 1-3
Taxi Driver
The Bye Bye Man
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Prince & Me
Weeds: Seasons 1-7