Usher, Megan The Stallion, And Victoria Monét Win Big At The 2024 NAACP Image Awards

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Award season isn’t complete without the NAACP’s annual Image Awards ceremony. Yesterday (March 16), entertainers from across disciplines gathered to celebrate the artistic work of people of color. The night, which Queen Latifah hosted, even featured a surprise call-in from Vice President Kamala Harris.

On the music front, Usher, Victoria Monét, Chris Brown, and Megan Thee Stallion won big. Usher took home the award for Outstanding Male Artist. During his acceptance speech, the “Good Good” singer showed that his ladies’ man persona started with his deep love for his mother, Jonnetta Patton.

Victoria snagged two trophies at the awards (Outstanding New Artist and Outstanding Album for Jaguar II). Brown also pulled a double victory. His collaborative song with Ciara, “How We Roll,” won for Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional). As the lead artist, Brown’s breakout song “Sensational” featuring Davido and Lojay won for Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album. Megan Thee Stallion was also declared a winner. Her recent single, “Cobra,” won for Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song.

Frankie Beverly was bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award to honor his decades-long career.

Continue below for the full list of winners in the recording categories. To view all of the evening’s winners, click here.

Outstanding New Artist

FLO
Jordan Ward
Leon Thomas
October London
Victoria Monét

Outstanding Male Artist

Burna Boy
Chris Brown
Davido
Jon Batiste
Usher

Outstanding Female Artist

Ari Lennox
H.E.R.
Janelle Monáe
Tems
Victoria Monét

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album

All Yours – Kierra Sheard
Father’s Day – Kirk Franklin
Impossible – Pastor Mike, Jr.
My Truth – Jonathan McReynolds
The Maverick Way Complete – Maverick City Music

Outstanding International Song

“Amapiano” – Asake feat. Olamide
“City Boys” – Burna Boy
“Me & U” – Tems
“People” – Libianca feat. Ayra Starr & Omah Lay
“Unavailable” – Davido

Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album

“Boyfriend” – Usher
“Cobra” – Megan Thee Stallion
“How We Roll” – Ciara
“On My Mama” – Victoria Monét
“Sensational” – Chris Brown feat. Davido & Lojay

Outstanding Album

Clear 2: Soft Life – Summer Walker
For All The Dogs – Drake
I Told Them… – Burna Boy
Jaguar II – Victoria Monét
The Age of Pleasure – Janelle Monáe

Outstanding Soundtrack/Compilation Album

Creed III: The Soundtrack
Godfather of Harlem: Season 3 (Original Series Soundtrack)
Metro Boomin Presents Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Soundtrack From and Inspired by the Motion Picture/Deluxe Edition)
The Color Purple–Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
The Little Mermaid Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song

“All Things” – Kirk Franklin
“All Yours” – Kierra Sheard feat. Anthony Brown
“In The Room” – Maverick City Music
“It’s Working” – Todd Dulaney
“JOY (Unspeakable) – Voices of Fire feat. Pharrell Williams

Outstanding Jazz Album

Brand New Life – Brandee Younger
Melusine – Cécile McLorin Salvant
Who Are You When No One Is Watching? – Braxton Cook
Phoenix – Lakecia Benjamin
Truth Be Told – Angie Wells

Outstanding Soul/R&B Song

“Back To Your Place” – October London
“Good Good” – Usher feat. 21 Savage x Summer Walker
“ICU Remix” – Coco Jones feat. Justin Timberlake
“On My Mama” – Victoria Monét
“Lipstick Lover” – Janelle Monáe

Outstanding Hip-Hop/Rap Song

“All My Life” – Lil Durk feat. J. Cole
“Blue Eyes” – Vic Mensa
“Cobra” – Megan Thee Stallion
“Palisades, CA” – Larry June & The Alchemist
“Sittin’ On Top of the World” – Burna Boy & 21 Savage

Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional)

Ciara feat. Chris Brown – “How We Roll”
Coco Jones feat. Justin Timberlake – “ICU Remix”
Dreamville, Bas & Black Sherif feat. Kel–P – “Creed III: Soundtrack”
Karen Clark Sheard, Hezekiah Walker, Kierra Sheard – “God Is Good”
Voices of Fire – “Joy (Unspeakable)”

Outstanding Original Score for TV/Film

American Fiction – Laura Karpman
Rustin – Branford Marsalis
The Color Purple – Kris Bowers
The Other Black Girl – EmmoLei Sankofa
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts – Jongnic Bontemps

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Aaron Rodgers Unlikely To Be Named Vice President Nominee: Report

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Aaron Rodgers appears to be no longer in the running to be the vice presidential candidate of Robert F Kennedy Jr’s independent long-shot campaign. Per Puck, the current front-runner is Nicole Shanahan, a wealthy philanthropist and ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin. “Nicole was the big RFK donor behind the Super Bowl ad. $4 million. But she didn’t just pay for it. She thought of the whole idea. Shanahan has money to finance the campaign. I don’t know her net worth. But she used to be married to one of the richest people in the world! That matters to RFK’s team,” wrote Teddy Scheilfer.

It’s unclear what caused Rodgers to fall out of favor despite being a reported frontrunner. It could be that the Jets were reportedly unhappy that Rodgers was considering the offer. Or it might have something to do with Rodgers having to explicitly state that the Sandy Hook massacre was a “tragedy” this week. However, no candidate will be fully ruled out until Kennedy Jr makes his VP announcement in Oakland later this month.

Read More: Aaron Rodgers Receives Jets Players’ “Most Inspirational” End-Of-Season Award

Travis Kelce Responds To Aaron Rodgers “Mr. Pfizer” Comment

Elsewhere, Travis Kelce didn’t appear too fazed by Aaron Rodgers calling him “Mr. Pfizer” on the Pat McAfee show last year. However, in his response, he did remind Rodgers who signed the anti-vax QB’s paychecks. “I thought it was pretty good. I mean, with the stache, I look like a guy named Mr. Pfizer. Who knew I’d get into the vax wars with Aaron Rodgers, man, Mr. Pfizer vs. the Johnson and Johnson family,” Kelce said. The last comment was a reference to the Jets, Rodgers’ team, being owned by the heir to multinational conglomerate, Johnson & Johnson. Of the many products J&J produces, pharmaceuticals and a one-shot COVID vaccine are some of them.

Rodgers dubbed Kelce “Mr Pfizer” due to Kelce appearing in a series of ads encouraging people to get the new COVID vaccine. “Mr. Pfizer, we kinda shut him down a little bit. He didn’t have a crazy impact game. Obviously, he had some yards and stuff,” Rodgers told McAfee. Kelce had a team-leading 60 yards on six catches against the Jets. The Chiefs scored an ugly 23-20 road win.

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Yung Miami Previews New Skilla Baby Collab, Reveals Goals For Her 30s

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While we’re still only a few months into 2024, it’s already been a big year for City Girls’ Yung Miami. Last month, the hitmaker unveiled her new “50/50 Freestyle,” and even announced an entirely new era. According to her, this season of her life is all about yams, though fans remain slightly confused about what exactly that entails. “Welcome to the ‘Yams Era,’” she Tweeted. “I’m so excited for this era of my life we about to have some FUN!!!”

It looks like her latest release was only the beginning, as Yung Miami recently took to social media to tease yet another new track. She teamed up with Skilla Baby for the song and shared a fun teaser for it over the weekend. In the teaser, she struts in a black mesh fit, reminding fans that “These hoes CFWM!!!!!”

Read More: Yung Miami Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The City Girls Star

Yung Miami Teases More New Music

At the time of writing, an official release date for the song has not yet been announced. Regardless, fans can’t wait to hear it in full, and have already dubbed it the song of the summer. New music isn’t the only thing Yung Miami has to look forward to these days, however. The femcee also turned 30 last month, and recently took to Instagram Live to share some of her goals.

“I want to be wiser, be a mom,” Yung Miami began. “I’ve been being a mom but I want to be like, not missing nothing. Like, ‘hey I can’t do it, I’m a mom.’” She then went on to share a message with wishy-washy supporters, advising them to get off of her page if they don’t like what they see.

Yung Miami Wants To Be Wiser & More Present As A Mother

What do you think of Yung Miami previewing a new track with Skilla Baby? How is it sounding so far? What about the City Girl’s goals for her 30s? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

Read More: Yung Miami Unleashes Her Wrath On DJ Akademiks With “50/50 Freestyle”

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Air Jordan 4 “First Class” PE Exclusive Photos

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Introducing the Air Jordan 4 “First Class” PE, a special player’s edition crafted exclusively for WNBA athletes. This unique pair pays tribute to the elite status of these talented players with its luxurious design and attention to detail. Adorned in a sophisticated light green color scheme, the Air Jordan 4 “First Class” PE exudes elegance and style. The subtle hue is complemented by lavish gold accents, adding a touch of style to the silhouette.

This intricate detail adds a playful yet sophisticated touch to the design, further emphasizing the premium nature of the sneaker. While the Air Jordan 4 “First Class” PE is sure to turn heads on and off the court, it’s important to note that there are currently no plans for this special edition to be released to the public. Instead, it remains a coveted collector’s item reserved for WNBA players and a select few. As we celebrate the talent and achievements of these remarkable athletes, the Air Jordan 4 “First Class” PE serves as a symbol of their dedication and commitment to the game.

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“First Class” Air Jordan 4 PE

The sneakers feature an off-white rubber sole and a clean matching midsole. The uppers of the sneakers are constructed from a light green leather base, with slightly darker green leather overlays. Darker green accents are located near the laces and the heels. Further, a gold hang tag with PDX, the Portland airport, on the sides,

Unfortunately for sneaker fans, this Air Jordan 4 “First Class” PE will not be available for purchase. This is strictly a “Player’s Edition” and there are no plans for the public to wear this pair on the court. 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 Goes Hard In Sultry New Snaps From “Enough (Miami)” Music Video

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Cardi B is keeping feet on necks on the charts and on social media, as she just shared some steamy new photos from behind the scenes of her “Enough (Miami)” music video shoot. Moreover, they’re specifically relating to the black and jewelry-adorned fit that she donned for specific shots in the vid, and they’re both of her on-set and in her dressing room. Plenty of superstars such as SZA and Flo Milli chimed in the comments section to give the Bronx MC her flowers for her beauty. With all this online hype, plus a rapidly moving album rollout, it seems like she’s going to stay on top for the foreseeable future.

However, throughout the 31-year-old’s recent press run, she’s also talked about what’s keeping her from having the same love for music she used to have. “I have a couple of problems with music,” Cardi B remarked on 360 with Speedy. “I feel like I don’t like nothing. That’s one of my things. Because I record a song, I love it, two days later, I’m over it. To be honest with you, I don’t really like anything that’s out right now. I listen to music that came out 8, 10, 20, 30 years ago.

Read More: Cardi B’s Fear Of Getting Canceled Prevents Her From Speaking Her Mind

Cardi B Stuns IG With New BTS Music Video Snaps

“Maybe I’m just so into breaking things down now,” Cardi B continued. “You know, where you overanalyze everything, your music and other people’s music, that I don’t know what I like anymore. Also, it’s just not as fun anymore. Like, when you go to the booth, or when you record, you’re just having fun, you creating. Now, it just be feeling like it’s a pressure. When I did… I call it ‘C**ty,’ because we named it ‘C**ty’ originally. I was having fun, I had fun recording it, I had fun doing the video. When it came out, Jesus Christ, I was like, ‘Damn! Hold up, I just came back, y’alls going too rough on me!’ I gotta get that off my mind because that’s what f**ks s**t up.”

Meanwhile, on Million Dollaz Worth Of Game, she expressed desires to work with Rihanna, but admitted fear at the prospect. Do you think that’s something that will happen eventually? Drop your theories and predictions down in the comments section below. Also, keep checking in with HNHH for the latest news and updates on Cardi B.

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Wendy Williams’ Shocking Docuseries Earnings Spark Outrage Amid Exploitation Allegations

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Even prior to its release, Lifetime’s new docuseries Where Is Wendy Williams? has been a hot topic of debate. The project documents the beloved personality’s battle with addiction, financial struggles, and more. Early previews sparked concern among fans, who began to grow suspicious that she was being exploited by producers. This speculation was only compounded when days before the release, it was revealed that Williams was diagnosed with dementia and aphasia. Producers have since denied knowing of Williams’ diagnosis during filming.

Now, Williams’ earnings from the docuseries have been revealed, even further fueling outrage. Reportedly, she was paid $400K. While that’s certainly no small chunk of change, some fans think she deserved far more for the project, which put some of her most vulnerable moments on display. Allegedly, the 18-page contract she signed in 2023 with Lifetime’s parent company outlines a payment plan, which would see her earn $100K per episode of the docuseries. She was also reportedly given a daily stipend of $1K to cover hair, makeup, and other grooming costs.

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Wendy Williams Reportedly Earned $400K

Wendy Williams' Shocking Docuseries Earnings Spark Outrage Amid Exploitation Allegations
Wendy Williams visits SiriusXM Studios on August 06, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Santiago Felipe/Getty Images)

Producers of the doc continue to face scrutiny for their participation in the project, particularly considering some recent revelations about Williams’ financial situation. Earlier this month, for example, it was reported that there was a federal tax lien imposed on her NYC condo. Reports suggest that the icon owes the government $558,451.57 in unpaid taxes. Her ex-husband Kevin Hunter also recently accused Williams’ own sister of taking advantage of her financially.

Allegedly, her sister took roughly $15 million from her while she was undergoing treatment in Florida. What do you think of Where Is Wendy Williams? What about the personality’s reported earnings from the docuseries? Are you surprised? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Blueface Gets Into Altercation While In L.A. County Jail

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According to his manager Wack 100, L.A. rapper Blueface reportedly got into a fight this weekend while serving time in the Los Angeles County Jail. Wack took to social media to speak on the scuffle, giving a brief description as to what happened to the troubled rapper.

“He had a little fight. That’s it. Just let her [Blueface’s mother] know. She flipped out, started hollerin’ and screamin’. Maybe that’s some mama s***. I don’t know,” said Wack 100. Wack went on to explain, “But all I told her is, he had a little fight. A little scuffle. That’s it. We all know Blueface know how to fight. Right?”

It was previously reported that Blueface was moved from general population to administrative segregation a couple of months ago, where he would reside in a single-person cell. Blueface is currently serving time for a probation violation and will be behind bars until his next trial date.

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Today in Hip Hop History: Kris Kross Dropped Their Debut Album ‘Totally Krossed Out’ 32 Years Ago

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On this day in Hip Hop history, Atlanta based tag-team Kriss Kross released their ridiculously successful debut album, Totally Krossed Out.

The album was the follow up to the mega-hit single Jump released in February of the same year. Largely written and produced by Jermaine Dupri, it took two years to produce the album after the musical concept for the group was conceptualized.

Totally Krossed Out was as successful as anyone could ask their debut album to be. The album claimed the #1 spot on both the Billboard 200 chart and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop chart and sold over four million copies in the year of its release. Two of the four singles released from the album, “Jump” and “Warm It Up” were both #1 Hot Rap Singles.

“Jump” is one of the biggest singles of its era. It claimed the #1 spot on the Eurochart Hot 100 as well as the top music charts in Australia, Finland, Ireland, New Zealand, and Switzerland. It was a Top 10 hit all over Europe. The single went double platinum in the United States and Silver in France (125,000 copies sold) all in 1992.

At the time of this release, Kris Kross members Mac Daddy and Daddy Mac were only 12 and 13 years old. Jump was the fasting selling single in fifteen years and the two rose instantly to be among the ranks of child stars in the entertainment industry.

The critical reception for the album was much better than one would expect for a rap album by two children. Publications praised Jermaine Dupri for his creation and Kriss Kross for their iconic swagger and style. They received high ratings from a plethora of magazines and media outlets with little negative feedback.  The success of this album landed the duo a spot opening on Michael Jackson’s 1992 European Dangerous World Tour and a cameo in Michael Jackson’s “Jam” music video.

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Happy Heavenly 52nd Birthday To The Rap Bar-Barian Sean Price!

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On this day in 1972, the late legend Sean Price of the Boot Camp Clik was born.  His first appearance was on Smif-N-Wessun’s 1995 album Dah Shinnin’, and his next major appearance was in 1996 as part of the duo Heltah Skeltah, who released the album Nocturnal on Duck Down Records. They would release two more albums as a duo, Magnum Force in 1998 and D.I.R.T. in 2008.

During the 2000s, Price made a name for himself as a heavyweight in the underground Hip Hop community. His first solo album, Monkey Barz, was released in 2005 and received critical acclaim, peaking at #70 on the Billboard Hip Hop chart. To this day, the album is held in ridiculously high esteem among commercial and independent artists, and after that, he went on to release two more albums, Jesus Price Supastar and Mic Tyson, both of which made debuts on the Billboard 200 chart (Jesus Price Supastar hitting #196 and Mic Tyson hitting #59).

Sean Price passed away in his sleep on August 8, 2015, and the details surrounding the death are still unknown. Within four days of his passing, his fans were able to help raise $72,883 to help his family with funeral costs. Two years later, the posthumous Imperius Rex was released, with some of Price’s songs classed among some of BCC’s greatest hits.

In honor of his born day, here are a couple of his most popular videos to help educate those who aren’t aware of his greatness.

Sean Price – Bar-Barian

Sean Price and Lil Fame – “Center Stage”

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