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Megan Thee Stallion Will Bless The Hotties On Her 2024 ‘Hot Girl Summer Tour’ And Dates Are Out Now

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this year, Megan Thee Stallion announced the Hot Girl Summer Tour, saying, “I feel like I’ve never been able to be outside doing my own thing during the summer, since like 2019. So this is going to be the first time that I drop an album on time for the summer. I do want to give the hotties the Megan Thee Stallion experience.”

Then, last week, she confirmed the cities the tour would be heading to, but didn’t share the exact tour dates. She said, though, that they’d be out on March 20, and since that’s today, the dates are here. GloRilla is set to join for the North American shows.

The general on-sale for tickets starts on March 22 at 10 a.m. local time. There’s also a Citi pre-sale kicking off on March 20 at 1 p.m. local time, and additional pre-sales running before the general on-sale. Visit Meg’s website for more ticket information.

Find the full list of Meg’s upcoming tour dates below.

Megan Thee Stallion 2024 Tour Dates: Hot Girl Summer Tour

05/14 — Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center^
05/17 — Chicago, IL @ United Center^
05/18 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena^
05/21 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden^
05/22 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center^
05/24 — Napa, CA @ BottleRock Napa Valley Festival*
05/26 — Boston, MA @ Boston Calling Festival*
05/28 — Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena^
05/30 — Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum^
06/01 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena^
06/04 — Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena^
06/06 — Hollywood, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino^
06/08 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena^
06/10 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center^
06/11 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center^
06/13 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center^
06/14 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center^
06/16 — Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
06/17 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena^
06/19 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center^
06/21 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena^
06/22 — Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena^
07/04 — Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
07/05 — Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
07/07 — Paris, FR @ Zenith
07/10 — Amsterdam, NL @ Ziggo Dome
07/11 — Cologne, DE @ Lanxess Arena
07/14 — Dublin, IE @ 3Arena
07/16 — Birmingham, UK @ Utilita Arena
07/17 — London, UK @ The O2
07/27 — Washington DC @ Broccoli City Festival

^ with GloRilla

THEE HOT GIRL SUMMER TOUR IS HERE and I’m bringing my girl GLORILLA WITH ME General Public tickets go on sale this Friday, March 22 at 10am your local time. Get ready hotties it’s about to be a timeeee Can’t wait to see y’all! pic.twitter.com/Djx3biYJK2

— TINA SNOW (@theestallion) March 20, 2024

Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Kota The Friend Pens A Cute & Vibey Love Story With “PNW”

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kota the Friend is one of the most consistently sound rappers right now. While he might not be getting the same love as some of the top-tier lyricists, his pen game is among the best in the modern era. The Brooklyn, New York native recently expanded his Lyrics to GO series with the fifth installment at the end of January. It was another solid entry for Kota the Friend and today he is back with a new single “PNW.”

This single is a delicate love story that sees Kota wanting to stick around with a love interest even through all of her changes. Another layer behind “PNW” or “Pacific Northwest,” is that this woman can be complicated just like the weather in the region. The final fun detail about this single is that it dropped March 19, which is also the first day of spring, a change in the seasons. Kota is always incorporating some cool concepts to his music and this is another example of that.

Listen To “PNW” By Kota The Friend

In terms of the meat and potatoes of “PNW,” Kota is bringing some excellent yet simple writing that allows the listener to easily follow the story. The beat is equally simplistic, and it fits the environment that he is trying to create. The music video is the cherry on top as he held a private listening session for “PNW” for fans in Oregon, which also ties into the title. He wound up filming the reactions and turned it into a music video. Again, Kota is one of the best in the business and this proves it.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “PNW,” by Kota the Friend? Is this one of his best storytelling tracks ever, why or why not? Where do you rank this song in his 2024 catalog? Do you think another album is on the way? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Kota the Friend. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics:

Give a f*** what you had did, brought your storm into my crib
Damn, girl
But I love watching your sunrise, your glow hard to come by
And that make it all worth it, we all get lost sometimes
But maybe you all perfect, crazy how love dies
They like your fall version, I want you year-round

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Chris Tucker Open To “Friday” Reboot But Unsure It Will Ever Happen

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Chris Tucker has revealed his openness to reuniting with Ice Cube to make another Friday film. However, the actor is unsure that it will ever happen as the future of the project lies with the studios. “It’s studios, and if they got they got to want to do it, and then it’s uh producers and all that stuff, so that that’s it’s a lot, it’s a lot that goes with it. I don’t know, it has to come back right because, like I said, at this point, you know, I’m only doing stuff that I know that I could do my best and I can have a lot of fun, got to be right,” Tucker told V-103 Atlanta.

Previously, Ice Cube has spoken at length about the obstacles standing in the way of another Friday film. “I’m trying to get it out of Warner Bros., they don’t believe in the culture man. I had two scripts. I wrote one; it was the shit. They was like, ‘Yo, we don’t want Craig and Day-Day in jail, ’cause Craig and Day-Day went to jail for selling weed before it was legal! Then after they rejected it they had all these fucking movies about going to jail: Orange Is The New Black …Get Hard. So then I wrote another script, and the script was really about … the youngsters in the hood having beef with the OG’s in the hood and Craig has to come back and squash that because Smokey’s son is the new Deebo and he’s wylin!” Cube said in an interview.

Karlissa Saffold Claims Katt Williams Wanted Her To Star In “Next Friday”

However, Cube and Tucker aren’t the only ones talking about the beloved Friday franchise. In early January, Karlissa Saffold claimed that Katt Williams “shouted her out” in his Club Shay Shay interview and that he wanted her to play the role of D’Wana in Next Friday. Saffold said that she turned down the role because of the outfit they wanted her to wear. The role was eventually played by Tamala Jones. Saffold’s comments appear to stem from fans telling her that she should have played D’Wana.

However, people immediately called cap on Saffold’s claims. “Man cap I didn’t hear him say blueface momma or the name Karlissa,” one person argued. “Katt never said that I watched the whole 3 hour interview twice ,” agreed another. “LIES…KATT NEVER SAID THAT YOU HAD A POSSIBLE ROLE IN FRIDAY ,” a third added. Williams did not appear to reference Saffold in his wide-ranging interview. While Williams may have privately told Saffold about Next Friday, he did not appear to say anything to that regard on camera.

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“COWBOY CARTER” Cover: Beyonce’s American Flag Usage Has Music Lovers Debating

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Many members of the Hive still listen to Beyonce’s RENAISSANCE as if it only dropped yesterday. We’ve long known that the mother of three planned to expand her Grammy Award-winning LP into a three-project venture, and since she showed up to this year’s ceremony to support her husband in country garb, it didn’t take long for people to realize that she’ll be diving into the traditionally Southern genre on Act II. Earlier this week, Bey confirmed that this month’s release will be titled COWBOY CARTER and that it’s been in the works for over five years now.

On the cover, the Houston native sits upon a galloping white horse, her platinum blonde hair blowing in the wind. In many of the RENAISSANCE visuals we saw Bey serving body, but for this photo, she was nearly covered from head to toe in a red, white, and blue Western ensemble while holding the American flag in one hand. The patriotism in particular is a sign of contention for some, while others feel that the “Telephone” singer is using it to make a statement.

COWBOY CARTER is Already Stirring Up Controversy

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“I feel like everyone is taking the messaging of the imagery wrong because [of] the flag” one Twitter/X user expressed. “The letter that accompanied the photo was basically about reclaiming spaces where you ‘did not feel welcomed.’ Connect the dots.” Another wrote, “The symbolism here holds a double entendre. Reclaim space as an American, and in doing so, propping Americana up while we all witness US-backed genocides. It’s a miss. This cover would have been more appropriate when Obama was President, like in 2012, before Trump’s campaign tbh.”

One person who obviously doesn’t have Beyonce’s back as she attempts to make her mark on the country music industry is Azealia Banks. Earlier this week the New Yorker penned yet another of her scathing social media rants aimed at the Houston native and her husband, Jay-Z, suggesting that Bey’s “White woman cosplay” isn’t as endearing as she might think. Read everything Banks had to say at the link below and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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Who Is Waka Flocka’s New Girlfriend “Big Mel”?

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After several years of being together, the relationship between Waka Flocka and Tammy Rivera came to an end in 2022. Since then, the two have stayed apart and not really gotten into each other’s business. However, news recently came out that Waka Flocka is now in a new relationship with a woman named Big Mel. While fans of the rapper are happy he’s giving love another chance, the news seems to have upset Tammy Rivera.

During a brief online spat between the two women, Rivera labeled Mel as the “Shein Tammy.” Evidently, they are not pals. In the midst of the drama, however, many have wondered who Waka Flocka’s new heartthrob is. Here’s what we know about Big Mel, the woman who Waka Flocka is currently crazy about.

Who Is Big Mel?

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Big Mel wasn’t in the public eye before making headlines for being Waka Flocka’s new girlfriend. However, she has already attracted plenty of attention. Still, not much information is known about her personal life and interests. Her age has not yet been confirmed, so for now, the public continues to stay in the dark about that. However, we have gleaned from her Instagram profile that Big Mel was born on January 19, and is a Capricorn. Although she has made a birthday post on her Instagram every year since 2021, Big Mel has not disclosed her age. On her Instagram bio, Big Mel proudly flies the flags of Puerto Rico and Brazil. This may mean that she is of Puerto Rican and Brazilian descent, but we can’t say for sure. She also reps New York City, though it’s unclear if that’s her hometown or where she currently resides.

What Does She Do?

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Waka Flocka can certainly be said to be dating a baddie right now, but Big Mel is also undeniably an academia enthusiast. According to her Instagram bio, she is a holder of a whopping six degrees. Her bio also tells us that she has a Master of Science degree, although it does not specify what field. Certainly, her Instagram handle “beautyy__n__brains” also points to her impressive academic achievements. Again, from her Instagram bio, Big Mel describes herself as an educator. Additionally, she is a Fashion Nova ambassador, and she frequently promotes the brand on her account. Surprisingly, she categorized her account under the “comedian” bracket even though she actually doesn’t post funny content. Nevertheless, she currently has over 114k followers on Instagram. Following the news of her romantic relationship with Waka Flocka, Big Mel is sure to get a boost in her following over time.

Waka Flocka Reveals His Relationship With Big Mel

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Waka Flocka rang in the new year with a bang. On January 10, 2024, the rapper shared the big news of his relationship with Big Mel. He captioned the cute Instagram post “Crazy bout Big MeL” with a red heart emoji and the hashtag “#MelWaka.” The post currently has over 10 thousand comments, so evidently, there were many reactions. While a lot of comments contained congratulatory messages, several of them were unfortunately quite negative. Both Waka Flocka and Big Mel received backlash for different reasons, so much so that the rapper had to hit back at the critics, especially since they were bringing his ex Tammy into the picture. He had hoped people would be happy to see him move on from his former relationship, but instead, they seemed hung up on it. “If y’all really loved me and Tammy respectfully can y’all respect our personal lives,” he wrote. Soon after, Charli, Waka and Tammy’s daughter, also came to her parents’ defense in the comments. “Leave my father alone, he is happy and my mother is happy both in separate relationships,” she wrote.

On Mel’s part, she ignored the critics altogether. Despite the backlash, the Fashion Nova ambassador happily posted about her man. There are several posts mentioning or featuring Waka Flocka on her Instagram account. For example, on February 16, she posted a series of photos with the caption “I love you Waka, ty for the most amazing Valentine’s Day ever.” The two seem to be smitten with each other and are spending a lot of time together.

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Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Metallic Silver” Receives Retailer Photos

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Air Jordan 1 Low OG is set to make waves with its upcoming “Metallic Silver” colorway, offering fans a fresh take on a classic silhouette. With a metallic silver and white base, this iteration exudes a sleek and modern aesthetic that is sure to turn heads. The metallic silver accents add a touch of shine, while the white elements provide contrast and balance to the design. Crafted with attention to detail, the Air Jordan 1 Low OG maintains its iconic silhouette, featuring a low-top construction that offers both style and versatility.

Fans of the Air Jordan brand can expect the same quality and craftsmanship that they have come to know and love from the OG Low silhouette. From the premium materials to the classic Jordan branding, every aspect of this sneaker is designed to deliver style, comfort, and performance. As anticipation builds for the release of the “Metallic Silver” colorway, sneakerheads and Jordan enthusiasts alike are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to add this iconic silhouette to their collection. The Air Jordan 1 Low OG is sure to be a must-have addition to any sneaker rotation.

“Metallic Silver” Air Jordan 1 Low OG

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These sneakers boast a light grey rubber sole paired with a sail and white midsole. The uppers are crafted from metallic silver leather, accentuated by grey leather overlays. Additionally, metallic silver leather Swooshes adorn the sides, adding a touch of shine. Finally, silver Jordan Wings logos on the heels and silver Jumpman hangtags are attached to the sides of the sneakers.

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Kicks On Fire reports that the Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Metallic Silver” is releasing on June 1st, 2024. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $140 when they are released. 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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Dee-1 Wants To End Beef With Joe Budden: “My Favorite Song From You Is ‘Follow My Lead’”

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dee-1 says he wants to put an end to his feud with Joe Budden after the podcast host labeled him a “clout chaser” last year. Appearing on Big Loon’s It’s Up There podcast, the Christian rapper explained why he doesn’t want to have beef with Budden and detailed how they could mend their relationship.

“I’m not gonna get bullied by someone who feels like, ‘Well, I have a bigger platform than you, I am just going to talk down on you,’” he said. “I literally got a book that’s about not getting bullied and how to overcome it. I wrote this for kids! This is a children’s book, bro, that’s teaching them how to interact with one another even though they may have differences. Me and this dude on the cover who used to bully me, all these years later we best friends, bro … So, that’s why I’m looking forward to—dawg, I can’t wait to hug Joe Budden, bro. I can’t wait to dap him off and tell him, bro, my favorite song from you is ‘Follow My Lead’ and da da da.”

Dee-1 Performs At The Essence Festival Of Culture

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JULY 02: (L-R) Dee-1 and Erica Campbell perform onstage during the 2023 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 02, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCE)

“If I’m asking for forgiveness from God constantly, then who am I to tell somebody that I can’t forgive them?” he continued. “So, when I see things in the culture that’s contrary to the kingdom culture, I’m just like which one I’m choosing: kingdom culture or rap culture? Man, I love rap culture, but I gotta roll with [kingdom culture] … I have seen myself as a symbol for how other people can handle stuff in a way where it’s like you not gonna bully me, I’m not finna back down. But I’m gonna show you all how we can come full circle to where I do wanna dap Joe Budden off and sit down [with him]. At one time, he thought this is all a ploy so dude could get on my show or whatever. Man, I ain’t gotta come on your show.”

Dee-1 Speaks Out On Joe Budden

Check out his full comments on the feud above. Joe Budden started beefing with Dee-1 after the Christian rapper criticized Jim Jones, Rick Ross, and Meek Mill. Dee wasn’t happy with the violent content in their lyrics. Dee-1’s latest album, From the Hood to Harvard, hit streaming services earlier this year. Be on the lookout for further updates on Dee-1 on HotNewHipHop.

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Richard Simmons Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Richard Simmons, the popular fitness influencer, has revealed that he has cancer. Simmons made the announcement on Facebook, stating that he had skin cancer. The 75-year-old said that it was caught early and he was already undergone procedures to have the cancerous areas removed. He is expected to recover, according to his announcement of the diagnosis.

However, it’s the second time this week Simmons has had to speak on his health. A number of fans took a post about embracing every day to mean that Simmons was dying. “Sorry many of you have gotten upset about my message today. I am not dying. It was a message about saying how we should embrace every day that we have,” Simmons clarified on social media. Despite this assurance, fans were then shocked to learn of his cancer diagnosis.

Olivia Munn Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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However, Simmons is not the only celebrity to recently reveal a cancer diagnosis. Olivia Munn has recently revealed that she has been privately battling breast cancer since April 2023. Munn said in a statement posted to social media that she has had “four surgeries and more days in bed than I can count” since her diagnosis. Furthermore, Munn revealed that she had chosen to keep her battle private so she could “get through some of the hardest parts before sharing.”

Additionally, Munn’s statement was one of thanks. She shared gratitude to everyone from her family to her doctors. However, one paragraph was reserved for comedian John Mulaney. Mulaney and Munn share a young son, Malcolm. “I’m so thankful to John for the nights he spent researching what every operation and medication meant and what side effects and recovery I could expect. For being there before I went into each surgery and being there when I woke up. [He] always placed framed photos of our little boy Malcolm so it would be the first thing I saw when I opened my eyes,” Munn wrote lovingly.

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Megan Thee Stallion Finally Unveils Dates For The “Hot Girl Summer Tour”: Details

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Thee Stallion is getting ready to heat up the summer months for her Hotties. This has been a major comeback year for the Texas femcee with some of her best songs to date “Cobra” and “HISS.” Of course, the latter came with some backlash from the Nicki Minaj and her Barbz. The beef got a little nasty, but all it has done is bring more hype to the upcoming record. While we still await the information for that, Megan Thee Stallion has finally given us the dates for her Hot Girl Summer Tour.

The hitmaker gave us the cities that she will be hitting up last week, but with no dates. Well, now we have them according to Uproxx. Megan uploaded the graphic to her Instagram just moments ago and it is a massive tour. There are 31 dates and to add more excitement, GloRilla will be joining her fellow female superstar for 18 of the stops.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Tour Is Going To Be Hot

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“THEE HOT GIRL SUMMER TOUR IS HERE and I’m bringing my girl GLORILLA WITH ME General Public tickets go on sale this Friday, March 22 at 10am your local time. Get ready hotties it’s about to be a timeeee Can’t wait to see y’all! ” In addition to the regular sales, there is a Citi pre-sale which starts today, March 20 at 1 p.m. local time. Furthermore, additional presales will be available too before the general sale. You can click the link here for even more information.

What are your thoughts on Megan Thee Stallion announcing the dates for the Hot Girl Summer Tour? If Megan is coming to your hometown, are you going to pop out to a show? When do you predict she will release her forthcoming record based on the start of the tour? Will this be her greatest record yet? Are “Cobra” and “HISS” still in your rotation? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Megan Thee Stallion and the Hot Girl Summer Tour. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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Megan Fox Sets The Record Straight About Her Cosmetic Surgery History

March 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Megan Fox has finally broken her silence about the extent of plastic surgery she’s had. “That’s something I’ve literally been accused of having six, seven, eight rhinoplasty surgeries, which is impossible. Your nose would get necrosis and fall off. I haven’t had a rhinoplasty since I was, I’m going to say 23. It’s been well over a decade. I’ve not touched my nose since then,” Fox told the Call Her Daddy podcast. Furthermore, she also revealed that she had her first breast enhancement surgery between filming the first two Transformers films and has since had two touch-up procedures.

Additionally, Fox dispelled a number of common rumors about her cosmetic surgery history, as well as one procedure she isn’t ready to share yet. “I’ve never had a facelift of any kind. So no midface lift, no lateral brow lift, although I would like one or no regular brow lift. I’ve never done threads. I’ve never had [buccal fat removal] done. I’ll never have any fat removed. I’m a very lean person that doesn’t have enough body fat or fat in my face, so I’ll only ever put fat in. No BBL. But there’s one thing I had done that I’m gatekeeping because it was really good and it’s not a known plastic surgery. People don’t even really know about it,” Fox added.

Megan Fox And Machine Gun Kelly Rock Matching Kill Bill Halloween Costumes

Elsewhere, Fox and Megan Gun Kelly embraced the more macabre aspects of their relationship, rocking a killer-victim dynamic for their Halloween costumes this year. MGK dressed as The Bride, Uma Thurman’s iconic character from Kill Bill. Meanwhile, Fox dressed as Gogo Ubari, the infamous “schoolgirl assassin” who provides one of Kill Bill: Part 1‘s most memorable fights. However, Gogo also ends up as one of The Bride’s victims, famously bleeding from her eyes as she dies. Fox made sure to include the tear-like blood in her costume.

However, the appearance also marked a turning point for the couple. The pair spent most of 2023 reconciling after Fox abruptly called off their wedding. According to reports, MGK has been working hard to win Fox back after being unfaithful to her. “They have done a lot of work to make their relationship strong again and are back together. They are engaged, but are not wedding planning,” an insider told PEOPLE in the run-up to Halloween.

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