Kyrie Irving Honors His Roots with the ANTA KAI 1 “Chief Hélà”

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The ANTA KAI 1 “Chief Hélà,” Kyrie Irving’s latest signature sneaker, is set to drop in just a couple of days. This special edition features a rich brown color scheme, offering a unique and earthy look. Brown fringes adorn the back of the sneakers, adding a distinctive touch that pays homage to Irving’s ceremonial name, “Chief Hélà.” He received this name, meaning “Little Mountain,” from the Standing Rock Sioux during a significant ceremony in 2018. Overall, it honors his heritage and connection to the community.

This release showcases the sneaker’s perfect blend of style and performance, making it ideal for both on-court action and everyday wear. The ANTA KAI 1 delivers on comfort and durability, crafted to meet the demands of high-level basketball play. With just days left until the drop, excitement is building among Kyrie fans. Sneaker enthusiasts eager to add the “Chief Hélà” colorway to their collections. This edition not only celebrates Irving’s basketball prowess but also honors his cultural roots, making it a meaningful addition to the ANTA lineup.

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The sneakers come with a gum rubber sole and a brown midsole. The uppers of this shoe are where things get more interesting. They’re made of a brown material, with fringes at the back that add texture to the design. Additionally, lighter brown accents can be seen throughout the shoes. Lastly, Kyrie’s branding appears on the tongues.

Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the ANTA KAI 1 “Chief Hélà” will be released on October 12th and you can sign up here. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $125 when they drop. Further, make sure to let us know what you think about these kicks in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the most recent updates and news from the sneaker community. We’ll make sure to offer you the newest products from the most notable brands.

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Cardi B Warns Haters Not To Mess With Her Because She’s Anointed By God

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Cardi B has dealt with no shortage of drama in recent weeks, and now, she’s hit her haters with a warning. During a recent Instagram Live, she encouraged people not to mess with her because she’s anointed by God. According to her, this means that if someone tries something, it’ll come back to bite them in the end. “When you think that you’re gonna do something to me on purpose to hurt me, that sh*t is gonna come back to you,” she said. “It always comes back to you motherf*ckers.”

“You wanna know why?” she continued. “It’s not cuz I’m a f*cking witch like y’all make it seem cuz I’m Dominican and y’all think I do black magic. No, b*tch. It’s cuz I’m f*cking anointed. I was picked by Jesus.” Cardi went on to describe how she knows she’s anointed, pointing out how many strippers there are in the world, women who can rap, and more. Despite the odds, she’s been able to make a name for herself, which she sees as a sign.

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Cardi B With A Message To Her Haters

Fans are glad that Cardi is feeling blessed as ever these days, particularly considering all of the chaos that’s been going on in her personal life. Earlier this month, for example, DJ Akademiks alleged that she was romantically involved with football player Stefon Diggs during a stream. Instead of shutting the rumor down for good, Cardi hopped online to make light of it.

“All these rumors are so f*cking cr*zy. That’s why I don’t want to address it because I feel like it’s funny. I’mma just let it ride out, cuz I think it’s cute, it’s funny,” she said. What do you think of Cardi B warning haters not to mess with her because she’s anointed by God? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Blueface Gleefully Watches A Woman Twerk For Him In Leaked Prison Call

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Blueface is trying his best to stay positive behind bars, and he was all smiles during a recent call with a female friend that leaked online seemingly thanks to a social media post. In the call itself, the woman twerks for him as he laughs and smiles at the sights, putting up gang signs. We can’t hear anything that they said to each other, as the specific clip below doesn’t have audio available. Still, it seems like this made the California rapper lose his video call privileges at jail… At least, according to his mother Karlissa Saffold. She hopped on her Instagram live to address the situation.

“I was mad I couldn’t cuss him out on FaceTime,” Blueface’s mother shared online. “‘Cause my homeboy at work up at that jail said that he was already doing some… Never mind. He was acting freaky on the FaceTime. He lost the FaceTime privileges already.” Elsewhere, though, Karlissa Saffold is trying to stay more positive and engage in more forgiveness. She recently apologized to Chrisean Rock for criticizing her for celebrating her son with Blue’s birthday on Jaidyn Alexis’ birthday, as well.

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Blueface Allegedly Loses Video Call Privileges Due To Twerk Session

“After a long night of thought prayer and soul searching you guys are very right,” Blueface’s mother expressed on social media. “She should be able to post and enjoy her child every day of the year especially after missing his first birthday. I really don’t know what got into me. Happy birthday to them both and may God bless them with many more [kiss emoji].” We’ll see whether or not this healing and reconciliation continues into the future. After all, this whole saga is as volatile as it is rapid, so we can never count another flare-up out of the question.

Meanwhile, Blueface recently moved to another prison, and we’re sure we will get more updates on his status and happenings as he continues to serve his sentence. As for all the other family dynamics, that’s a question for Father Time. Even though he apparently lost his video call privileges, we’re sure that he will connect with his loved ones in other ways. Let’s just hope no more leaks occur.

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Diddy’s Team Accuses Feds Of Leaking Cassie Assault Footage And Demands Alleged Misconduct Investigation

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It’s no secret that Diddy has a long road ahead of him, and now, his legal team is accusing the feds of hindering his right to a fair trial. Yesterday (October 9), they filed a motion for an evidentiary hearing in the United States Court of the Southern District of New York, obtained by Meghann Cuniff. The hearing would investigate alleged government misconduct in the Bad Boy founder’s case. They accuse the feds of “strategic” and “unlawful” leaks, making “false and prejudicial statements” in the press, and more.

They even accuse the feds of leaking footage of Diddy assaulting Cassie at a hotel in 2016, which surfaced earlier this year. “The videotape was leaked to CNN for one reason alone,” Diddy’s motion alleges. “To mortally wound the reputation and the prospect of Sean Combs successfully defending himself against these allegations.”

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Diddy’s Team Requests Evidentiary Hearing And More In New Motion

The motion also slams the raids conducted on Diddy’s mansions in March of this year, per AllHipHop. His team alleges that excessive force was used “to garner further press attention,” portray Diddy as “dangerous,” and more. On top of the evidentiary hearing, Diddy’s team is also pushing for “discovery of emails, documents and records in the possession of the government (including DHS) related to these leaks; a gag order prohibiting government personnel from disclosing any evidence or investigative material related to this case to any member of the media; and suppression of any evidence leaked by government employees in violation of Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure,” according to XXL.

What do you think of Diddy’s legal team filing a motion for an evidentiary hearing to investigate alleged government misconduct? What about them accusing the feds of leaking the disturbing footage of him assaulting Cassie at a hotel that surfaced online earlier this year? Does this surprise you or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Desus Nice Returns with New Amazon Travel Series Following Bodega Boys Split

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Two years after the abrupt end of Bodega Boys, fans of Desus Nice have something to look forward to. The hood favorite, known for his sharp wit and Bronx-born charm, is making a comeback—this time with a new travel series in the works for Amazon.

According to Deadline, Desus, whose real name is Daniel Baker, is collaborating with Story Syndicate and Amazon MGM Studios to bring his unique perspective to the world of travel. A pilot for the series is currently being shot for Prime Video, marking a significant new chapter in the comedian’s career.

While details of the show remain under wraps, this isn’t Desus’ first foray into the travel space. Back in the day, he appeared on the late Anthony Bourdain’s iconic CNN show Parts Unknown, where he showcased his Bronx roots by guiding Bourdain through some of the borough’s hidden gems. Fans can likely expect a similar vibe in this new series—full of Desus’ humor and no-nonsense takes on culture, food, and life.

The return of Desus to the spotlight comes after a period of mystery and speculation surrounding the end of Bodega Boys, the beloved podcast he co-hosted with The Kid Mero. The duo, known for their hilarious takes on pop culture, politics, and everyday life, called it quits in July 2022, ending a partnership that spanned four seasons on Showtime, years on Viceland, and countless podcast episodes on Complex. The split left fans wondering what had gone wrong, but neither Desus nor Mero offered much insight, leaving the situation shrouded in mystery.

Now, with this new Amazon travel series, Desus is carving out a fresh path for himself—one that allows him to shine solo while giving his fans a new way to experience his humor and Bronx-bred storytelling. Whether he’s showcasing undiscovered travel spots or giving his unique spin on familiar destinations, it’s clear Desus is ready to step back into the limelight in his own way.

As he continues to build his solo brand, all eyes will be on what this next chapter has in store for one half of the once-dominant duo. Fans of Bodega Boys may still be mourning the podcast’s end, but Desus’ return to TV promises a fresh adventure—this time on a global stage.

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T.I. Announces He’s Retiring From Live Performances After His Final Gig This Year

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T.I. stans are going to want to show up to watch him perform at a Jingle Ball 2024 concert at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on December 19, because it looks like it will be his final live performance.

During a recent interview with 96.1 The Beat (as HotNewHipHop notes), T.I. said:

“I appreciate y’all, man, for offering me my last working gig, because I do not need the money anymore and I will not be performing. […] I don’t wanna do it anymore. I don’t want people to pay me to hop around and sweat for they entertainment anymore. I don’t want to do it no more.”

T.I. was then asked if he would still “do anything for” his group PSC and he responded, “Of course! I’m going to answer the phone to tell them that I will not be performing [laughs].”

Indeed, it would seem T.I. doesn’t “need the money anymore,” as he put it: It was announced last month that he and his wife Tiny Harris won $71 million in a lawsuit against toy company MGA, after it was ruled that their OMG Fashion Dolls line infringed on the concept of Harris’ pop group OMG Girlz.

This comes after T.I. spoke about retirement and his final albums last year, saying, “It’s time to evolve beyond [my] career as a rapper. I think it’s a lot more people who are carrying the torch and pushing the culture forward. So, I’m on my final album, Kill The King. OK, this is breaking news: I’ve decided that it’s gonna be a double-album. So, there’s gonna be Kill The King and Kiss The King.”

DJ Vlad Accuses Jaguar Wright Of Lying About Interview Request

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DJ Vlad and Jaguar Wright have both been in the headlines for their widespread perspectives on the Diddy scandal, but it looks like they don’t exactly get along. Moreover, Wright recently claimed that she received an offer from Vlad for an interview. She even showed an email allegedly from his team, although she didn’t reveal the specific email address it was from. Well, it turns out that the VladTV isn’t very happy about this, as he claims that the singer is lying and that neither he nor his team ever reached out to her for an interview.

“Jaguar Wright recently did an interview where she showed an email claiming we contacted her for an interview,” DJ Vlad tweeted on Thursday (October 10). “This is false. Only emails from @vladtv.com are invitations to the show. This is why she’s covering the email address. Like I said in the Piers Morgan panel, Jaguar Wright has never been invited to do an interview, and she never will be. This is someone who seems to be suffering from mental illness. Anyone who interviews her is taking advantage of a mentally disabled person for views.”

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DJ Vlad Calls Jaguar Wright Out For Allegedly Lying About Interview Request

Elsewhere, Jay-Z and Beyoncé also reportedly and legally moved against Jaguar Wright, asking Piers Morgan to take down his interview with her. During this sit-down, she made a flurry of allegations against Hov in particular. “There’s rumors and then there’s nonsense and this is one step further,” the couple’s attorney Alex Spiro told TMZ. “This is a pointed and formal accusation of something. I felt it needed to be responded to. I think somebody reported it was a cease-and-desist. It wasn’t that. It was quite bluntly an ultimatum, which is to remove that false accusation that’s demonstrably false or a court’s gonna order you to. So, I think [Morgan] made the wise choice and acted accordingly.”

“[Jaguar Wright], unexpectedly, made several serious allegations about Jay-Z and Beyoncé during that interview,” Piers Morgan expressed. “As I said in the moment, they were not present to respond or defend themselves, but now they have. Their lawyers contacted us to say that those claims were ‘totally false’ and have no basis in fact, and we’ve therefore complied with a legal request to cut them from the original interview. Editing interviews is not something we do lightly at a show called Uncensored but like the proverbial cries of fire in a crowded theater, there are legal limits on us, too. And we apologize to Jay-Z and Beyoncé.”

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Young Thug Trial: Deputy Arrested For Allegedly Taking Bribes From YSL Codefendant’s Mother

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The Young Thug trial continues to develop in odd and diverse ways, even if recent events don’t move the actual case along. Moreover, the latest update concerns a former Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy, whom authorities reportedly arrested last week and hit with various charges. Moreover, authorities fired 31-year-old Kendra Bailey after accusations of accepting bribes to give inmates drugs and other forms of contraband. One of the inmates in question is Marquavious “Qua” Huey, one of Thugger’s codefendants in the YSL RICO case. Bailey’s specific charges are two counts of bribery, four counts of oath violation, and two counts of receiving and handing off banned materials to inmates without authorization.

“Ms. Bailey indirectly received money from inmate Marquavious Huey by accepting $500 from Ms. Malissa Huey [Qua’s mother] (via Apple Pay) on May 6, 2024,” the police report alleges. “This would cause a reasonable person to believe it influenced her job performance because Ms. Bailey failed to perform the official action of seizing contraband (e.g., substance appearing to be white pills) from inmate Huey.” It’s unclear whether this will affect the Young Thug and YSL trial in any way.

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Furthermore, Bailey allegedly also received $1,000 from Qua’s sister in order to allow him in prohibited areas of his prison to sell drugs. Not only that, but an investigation concluded that she allegedly received $17,000 at a minimum from other trades and bribes with other inmates and their families. Finally, authorities allegedly found security footage of the former Sheriff’s Deputy using a “white styrofoam meal tray” to conceal the items that she was delivering to inmates. As of writing this article, this particular situation doesn’t implicate anyone else in the Young Thug and YSL trial.

As for other updates, this court case continues to break records. It became the longest trial in Georgia’s state history and its 45 motions for mistrial also etched it into the history books. We’ll see whether or not the near future holds any more significant updates for Young Thug and company. Perhaps the end of 2024 will bring us into a new era and timeline for the trial.

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Diddy’s Ex-Bodyguard Alleges That Biggie’s Mother Co-Signs His Plan To Expose Mogul

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Diddy is currently dealing with his fair share of legal issues. Last month, the Bad Boy founder was arrested in New York City and has since been behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He’s been hit with various charges related to alleged racketeering and sex trafficking and could end up serving serious time if convicted. According to his former bodyguard Gene Deal, however, these aren’t the only alleged crimes he should be exposed for.

During a recent episode of the Paperwork Party Podcast, he chatted with The Notorious B.I.G.’s mother, Voletta Wallace. Their conversation was brief, but during it, Wallace seemed to express her support for Deal. He then went on to gush about the interaction and the fact that she seemingly co-signed his efforts to expose Diddy. It’s speculated that he was referring to theories that Diddy was allegedly involved in Biggie and 2Pac’s murders, per AllHipHop.

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Gene Deal & Voletta Wallace’s Conversation

“Did you hear that?” he asked. “She just said she be watching me. Go ahead and do what you do. Did you hear that? All muthaf*ckas that don’t give a f*ck about n***a, you just heard it from Big’s mama. Yeah.” Their conversation took place just a few months after Wallace weighed in on footage of Diddy allegedly assaulting Cassie at a hotel in 2016, which was released earlier this year.

“I’m sick to my stomach,” she told Rolling Stone at the time. “I’m praying for Cassie,” Wallace also added, “I’m praying for his mother. I don’t want to believe the things that I’ve heard, but I’ve seen [the hotel video], I pray that he apologizes to her […] I hope that I see Sean one day and the only thing I want to do is slap the daylights out of him. And you can quote me on that.” What do you think of Diddy’s ex-bodyguard Gene Deal alleging that Biggie’s mother supports his plan to expose Diddy? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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