Drake is an artist who tries to keep the audiences at his show feeling as positive as possible. On recent tours, he’s been kind enough to give out luxurious designer bags, cash prizes, and even vehicles to random patrons, or people who come to his shows to celebrate after battling cancer. Despite his best efforts, there’s a lot that remaisn outside of the Canadian’s control, including reckless drivers outside the venue. Following his performance in Missouri earlier this month, a mother-daughter duo lost their lives after 22-year-old Monte Henderson sped through a red light.
According to WPDE, the young man was released from jail last Friday (February 23). At the time, he posted $20K, or 10% of his $200K bail, court records obtained by the outlet reveal. Henderson was arrested on two counts of first-degree involuntary manslaughter charges and two counts of armed criminal action. His victims were 42-year-old Laticha “Lety” Bracero and her daughter, 21-year-old Alyssa Cordova. The women were visiting from Chicago to see Drake in downtown St. Louis on Valentine’s Day when they lost their lives while crossing the street.
22-Year-Old Monte Henderson Posts $20K After Double Murder Following Drake Show
“Data retrieved from the Jeep Grand Cherokee indicated that the vehicle was traveling at speeds in excess of 70 mph prior to violating the red traffic signal,” court records notes. “Based on the foregoing and the serious nature of the charges, I believe that the defendant is not likely to appear voluntarily on a summons and is a danger to the community,” one officer wrote.
As the loved ones left behind by Bracero and Cordova continue to grieve their unexpected loss, Drake is likely feeling more grateful than ever for his mother, Sandra Graham’s presence in his life. Ending the most romantic month of the year on a mushy note, he shared a “forever core memory” of the blonde beauty with us on Instagram today. Check that out at the link below, and tap back in with HNHH later for more music/pop culture news updates.
The Zach Wilson era appears to be over in New York. The Jets have granted the embattled QB permission to seek a trade. It’s a move that has been expected since the team owner said that the team “didn’t have a backup quarterback” last season. The team will work closely with Wilson’s agent to try and move the former second-overall pick. It is widely expected that Wilson, who has never settled in the NFL, will garner a late-round pick at most.
However, the Jets are eager to find a quality backup for Aaron Rodgers. “We’re still really early in the offseason, especially when it comes to the veteran backup landscape and market. We’ve had good meetings and good evaluations with the guys that are available, and I think we’re ready to take the next step and see where the market is exactly with these backup quarterbacks,” GM Joe Douglas said this week.
All this comes at the end of a tense year for the Jets. In December, Aaron Rodgers publicly criticized the New York Jets for a number of locker room leaks that appeared to villainize benched quarterback Zach Wilson. “That’s a problem with the organization. We need to get to the bottom of whatever this is coming from and put a stop to it privately, because there’s no place in a winning culture where — and this isn’t the only time. There’s been a bunch of other leaks,” Rodgers told The Pat McAfee Show.
The leaks in question stemmed from an article published by The Athletic. Anonymous locker room sources had told the outlet that Wilson appeared “reluctant” to resume QB1 duties with the Jets all but eliminated from playoff contention. These sources speculated that, much like a college player sitting out a bowl game, Wilson is wary of getting injured before he likely joins a new team next season. Rodgers questioned why someone within the Jets organization would want to “assassinate someone’s character like that report does for Zach”. Furthermore, Rodgers called the rumors “chicken sh-t at its core”.
Every other day, there is a new Snoop Dogg lookalike popping up. We don’t know if there’s something in the water, but there seems to be no shortage of doppelgängers that have a striking resemblance to the rapper. From the streets to social media, these men who share the same face as Snoop have sometimes even managed to fool fans. Whenever this happens, the rapper trends, and it has happened quite a lot over the years. While there are quite a number of Snoop Dogg doppelgängers that have emerged, there are a few that stand out. Here are Snoop Dogg lookalikes that could very successfully pass as the rapper.
Arguably the most popular Snoop Dogg lookalike, Eric Finch has been impersonating the iconic rapper for years. He had his first big moment in 2017 when he appeared on the NBC series Great News. Since then, he has taken up many more gigs as Snoop’s lookalike, and has even linked up with the rapper. He now has over 3.5 million followers on TikTok, and 22 thousand Instagram followers. Evidently, his professional career as Snoop’s doppelgänger is flourishing, and we can certainly see why.
EddieB84 is a TikToker who has been making content on the platform since 2018. While he is not as popular as Eric Finch, you only need to see him to realize why he’s on this list. He was most active on TikTok where he has over 12 thousand followers, but he hasn’t posted since 2022. Nevertheless, he is a very convincing Snoop Dogg lookalike. He could definitely pass as the rapper, especially with the right costume and makeup.
In 2022, Jorge Toledo, a 42-year-old Brazilian, went viral for being another very convincing Snoop Dogg lookalike. When he was first told that he resembled Snoop, Toledo paid it no mind. However, he later gave into his curiosity, and tried to dress and look like Snoop. Unsurprisingly, it was a hit, and he quickly went viral on social media. When the post made its way to Snoop, the rapper joked about having found his Brazilian cousin. Since then, Jorge Toledo has continued to make content looking like Snoop. He now has an impressive following on social media, with over 200 thousand fans on TikTok alone.
Leonard Bell
Another man with an uncanny resemblance to Snoop Dogg, Leonard Bell went viral for his looks in 2017. Bell, who was 47 years old at the time, worked as a restaurant manager in Nashville. While he doesn’t sound much like Snoop Dogg, he is one lookalike that can definitely pass as the rapper. Speaking with The Tennessean in 2017, he shared that he had been getting comments about his resemblance to the rapper since the early ‘90s. “Everybody in the world started coming to me,” Bell said.
As it usually happens, Snoop Dogg recently went viral again when yet another lookalike of his fooled an unknowing fan. In the viral video, an excited flight attendant gleefully poses for a photo with a man she thinks is Snoop Dogg. However, despite the striking resemblance, the unnamed man is not the “Gin and Juice” rapper. Regardless, the man obliges, posing for the photos with a smile on his face. Afterwards, the flight attendant posted the images on her Instagram account with the caption, “I had Snoop Dogg on my flight into Fort Lauderdale today. He is the sweetest.”
Teezo Touchdown has quickly become one of the most sought after multi-hyphenates in the music industry. We primarly cover him when it pertains to hip-hop crossovers. However, this instance is for something totally different. After nabbing a big time placement on Lyrical Lemonade and Cole Bennett’s debut tape All is Yellow, the Texan is now assisting an indie film company with a soundtrack. That brand is A24, who in the latter half of last year got the chance to re-release the Talking Heads’ independent 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense. Teezo Touchdown is one of the artists that is going to be featured on the soundtrack as he covers Talking Heads’ “Making Flippy Floppy.”
According to Uproxx, alt rock band Paramore were the first to cover a track from the 1983 record Speaking In Tongues. They remade “Burning Down the House,” and now Teezo is the second artist to make the cut. The 40th anniversary remaster of the film hit theaters on September 22. However, the accompanying project of covers is still awaiting a release date.
Listen To “Making Flippy Floppy” By Teezo Touchdown
However, we do have the name of the project, which is Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Stop Making Sense Tribute Album. The Talking Heads and Teezo Touchdown are honestly a mirroring image of each other. Both are extremely unconventional artists which makes things conventional in that sense. Teezo’s wild and entertaining voice steal the show and it would making Talking Heads proud.
What are your thoughts on this brand-new single, “Making Flippy Floppy,” by Teezo Touchdown? Is he the best genre-bending hip-hop adjacent artist out right now, why or why not? What was your favorite element of the song and why? Should he do more Talking Heads covers? 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 Teezo Touchdown. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.
Quotable Lyrics:
Set someone free, break someone’s heart Stand up, help us out Everything is divided Nothing is complete Everything looks impressive Do not be deceived
While the glitz and glamour of Hollywood often captivate audiences with larger-than-life spectacles, the reality of filmmaking is not always as glamorous as it seems. Behind the scenes, actors put their bodies on the line to bring characters to life, sometimes facing grave dangers in the process. From daring stunts to unexpected mishaps, the film set can be a perilous environment where serious accidents occur. Despite rigorous safety protocols put into place by studios and insurance agencies, there have been instances where actors have sustained severe injuries during production, serving as a stark reminder of the risks involved in the pursuit of cinematic excellence. Here are seven actors who were injured on set.
Tom Hanks delivered a truly inspired performance in the 2000 film Cast Away, including a shocking body transformation that required a prolonged break from production. What many fans may not realize when watching the film, however, is that the actor suffered a near-fatal injury on set while shooting on an island in Fiji. At some unidentified point during filming, Hanks developed a gash on his leg, which he had examined by a doctor.
After taking one look at the wound, the doctor informed Tom Hanks that he would need to go to an area hospital immediately, as the cut had contracted a serious infection that nearly claimed his life. The leading man fought the infection for three full days in a hospital room as production on the film paused. Thankfully, Hanks was able to make a full recovery and get back to work expeditiously, though the experience surely left him shaken.
6. Jeremy Renner – Tag (2018)
Jeremy Renner is another actor who experienced a serious injury on a film set. The MCU actor apparently broke both of his arms while shooting the 2018 film Tag, which centers on a group of adult friends who have continued the tradition of a long-running game of tag since childhood. During one particularly stunning sequence, Renner’s character attempts to evade his friends’ grasp by climbing up a 20-foot-high stack of more than two dozen chairs.
After some defective rigging caused one of the chairs to break, Renner tumbled from the mountain of chairs, leading to the action hero’s hospital admission. Portions of the finished movie reportedly required green-screening to obscure Jeremy Renner’s casts, as he returned to work almost immediately despite his broken bones. Renner has taken many licks in the past several years, both on and off the screen, and is currently still in recovery after a nearly fatal snow-plow accident that he suffered over a year ago. Luckily, the actor seems to be capable of bouncing back from nearly anything.
5. Jim Caviezel – The Passion Of The Christ (2004)
Mel Gibson’s 2004 feature The Passion Of The Christ has been the subject of a great deal of behind-the-scenes turmoil, leading many cast and crew members to believe that the production was cursed by God himself. Leading actor Jim Caviezel specifically suffered many injuries on the set of the 2004 film, including two lashings from a real whip, leaving behind a permanent 14-inch scar on his back. Caviezel also caught pneumonia and hypothermia from filming in extreme temperatures, and dislocated his shoulder from bearing the weight of a 150-pound cross, echoing the struggle of the real Jesus Christ.
The worst injury that Jim Caviezel experienced during the production of The Passion Of The Christ saw him being struck by lightning, which he was unable to take cover from because he was tied to the cross during the storm. The lightning strike caused Caviezel’s hair to burst into flames and resulted in injuries that required multiple surgeries and an untold number of prescription medications to get over.
4. Charlize Theron – Æon Flux (2005)
Charlize Theron starred in Æon Flux as a rebel spy working to free what’s left of humanity from their oppressive overlords in a sci-fi dystopia. The beloved actress, known for performing her own stunts in many of her films, nearly faced paralysis due to one particular scene in this 2005 thriller. While Theron has never explicitly identified the scene where the stunt occurred, she apparently fell and landed on her neck, resulting in long-term nerve damage. During an interview, Theron explained, “I ended up having a (neck) fusion four years ago, and it was the best thing I ever did. Now my body’s functioning perfectly again.”
3. Jackie Chan – Armour Of God II: Operation Condor (1991)
As one of the most prolific stunt performers in Hollywood history, Jackie Chan has sustained his fair share of serious injuries on set. Throughout his decades-long career, the 69-year-old actor has experienced broken bones, concussions, burns, and even a cracked skull. The worst injury that Chan ever suffered on set happened while filming the 1991 Hong Kong movie Armour of God II: Operation Condor.
During the scene, Jackie Chan was slated to leap onto a tree branch at a high height. After performing the stunt more than once to ensure the editors would have enough takes, the branch snapped, causing the actor to plummet to the ground and bash his head on a rock. A piece of Chan’s skull became fractured, and lodged itself in his brain, causing blood to stream from his ear. Despite the harrowing injury, Chan returned to finish the film shortly after receiving life-saving brain surgery.
George Clooney famously sustained an injury on the set of the 2005 film Syriana, with the tale of the gone-wrong stunt becoming arguably more well-known than the political thriller itself. During the filming of a torture scene, the Academy Award-winning actor, portraying a character tied to a chair, suffered an injury on set. The chair toppled over, causing Clooney to gonk his gourd, resulting in spinal fluid flowing out of his nostrils.
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Clooney explained, “I thought I’d had a stroke. It was like a train horn going off in your head, and you can’t see, and you can’t stand… Then we started doing these things called myelograms, where they shoot contrast into your system, and you can see what’s leaking out. I had a two-and-a-half-inch tear in the middle of my back and a half-inch tear in my neck.”
George Clooney fought for his life in the hospital for over three weeks suffering from excruciating pain after the ordeal, and ultimately considered taking his own life to put an end to the pain. Luckily, the Academy Award-winner was able to tough it out and eventually made a full recovery.
1. Brandon Lee – The Crow (1994)
The tragic story of Brandon Lee’s on-set accident while filming The Crow is one of the most infamous stories in all of Hollywood. While filming a scene where his character is shot by a group of thugs, a real revolver was utilized as a prop, and improperly loaded with dummy rounds. When shot while the cameras were rolling, Brandon Lee fell backward instead of forward, sustaining a fatal wound from a lead-tipped blank fired at close range.
The 28-year-old’s death was ruled an accident due to negligence and has been largely cited as a precedent for more stringent gun prop laws on film sets to this day. When a similar shooting incident occurred during the 2021 production of the still-not-yet-released film Rust, many film fans and film industry insiders cited the mishap as the worst misuse of a firearm on a set since The Crow. In the editing bay, with the use of body doubles and groundbreaking CGI techniques at the time, the filmmakers ultimately completed the film, allowing viewers to witness Lee’s final moments on the big screen.
Kanye West has made it no secret over the past few years that he prefers the name “Ye.” While it hasn’t exactly caught on with the public it’s the name he’s used to release new music and what most interviews with him refer to him as. Now he’s attempting to get it changed in another place, his verified Instagram account. His account currently reads “kanyewest” as it has for years but a new post he made to the platform revealed that he’s in the process of changing it.
“Name being changed to Ye on insta shortly” the caption of his post reads. The picture of itself is a screenshot of DMs where he explains further. “I’m closing my Kanye West Instagram account. My name is Ye. No brand or numbers gonna force me to call myself what they still want me to be,” the message pictured read. At the moment his verified account still sports his original name. Additionally, a surprising amount of fans in the comments seem to be against the change. Check out his newest Instagram post below.
Multiple comments on the post insist that they still want to call West by his birth name. “Yo mama named you KANYE WEST, so that’s what I’m calling yo” one of the top comments reads. Another reply shares the same sentiment saying “Donda named you Kanye. So im calling you Kanye.”
West’s new album VULTURES 1 with Ty Dolla $ign has spent back to back weeks at the top spot on the Billboard 200. This week it held off Yeat’s new project 2093 which debuted at number two. The album’s hit song “Carnival” remains in the top 5 of the Hot 100 and is expected to rise back up the charts next week. What do you think of Kanye West wanting to change his Instagram name to just “Ye?” Do you refer to him as Ye or still call him by his original name? Let us know in the comment section below.
The foundation has started programming for marginalized students interested in S.T.E.A.M
Last year, Grammy award-winning entertainer Future and his Freewishes Foundation opened a sleek S.T.E.A.M lab in Atlanta. The lab was just the beginning of the foundation’s S.T.E.A.M initiative. At the time, Future stated, “It’s important that all students receive access to S.T.E.A.M education regardless of their background.”
The goal of the Freewishes Foundation is to eradicate the educational gap in tech and science amongst marginalized communities and extend the opportunity for all students to excel in S.T.E.A.M through quality education.
Freewishes has started programming for students in S.T.E.A.M. through a groundbreaking collaboration with Intel. The collaboration is entitled Intel Future Skills Day. It was held on February 26th and February 28th at the Freewishes S.T.E.A.M lab at Bessie Branham Recreation Center in Kirkwood, where Future grew up. It is the beginning of more programming for students interested in S.T.E.A.M education. Atlanta students interested in upcoming workshops and programming are encouraged to go to Freewishes.org.
As a company, Intel’s goal is to create world-changing technology that enriches the lives of every person. In 2016, they made the Intel® Future Skills platform to ensure that the next generation can access the framework needed for a lifetime of problem-solving and discovery through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) learning.
Tia Wilburn, Executive Director of Freewishes, is delighted about the collaboration and how this program will impact students throughout Atlanta.
“We are excited about this opportunity to partner with Intel to further one of our main objectives of S.T.E.A.M education. Our overall objective is to encourage students to become innovators by emphasizing students’ expressions and creativity when solving technical or science-related problems. We want our students to be more than just consumers and assemblers of technology. We want them to be devisers, catalysts for change, and the driving force behind innovation” – Tia Wilburn (Co-founder/Executive Director of FreeWishes Foundation).
Uriah Horne of the Atlanta Network of Intel African Ancestry (NIA) Co-Chair stated the following.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with the esteemed FreeWishes Foundation. Together, we unite our forces to inspire and empower local Atlanta youth through our innovative S.T.E.A.M. project. Intel Future Skills Day represents a pivotal moment for us as we come together to spark curiosity, creativity, and a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics among the young minds in our community. We are excited to further lay the foundation for a future where every child can access the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive in the digital age. Intel is proud to be at the forefront of this transformative journey. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact this collaboration will have, not just on the participants, but on the broader community, as we aspire to light the spark of possibility in the hearts and minds of the next generation.” -Uriah Horne
Kristade Swain (Atlanta Network of Intel African Ancestry (NIA) Co-Chair said, “We launched this S.T.E.A.M workshop day with the FreeWishes Foundation specifically for students across metro Atlanta as a way to equip them with the vital digital skills needed and to guarantee equitable access to technological opportunities within our community. We strive to emphasize the importance of representation within the tech industry. Who better to spearhead this movement towards greater inclusivity in tech than those who exemplify the richness of diversity we strive to see? Through this initiative, we’re not just teaching skills but hoping to inspire a new generation to see themselves as integral parts of the technological landscape.” –
The Freewishes Foundation looks forward to creating more programming with Intel as a resource to prepare the future generation in S.T.E.A.M.
America Ferrera, an award-winning actress and activist, has significantly impacted Hollywood and beyond. Renowned for her roles that often break cultural stereotypes, Ferrera’s career is marked by a commitment to representation and diversity. As of 2024, her achievements in film and television have culminated in a net worth of $16 million, according to MovieMeter. This figure reflects her success as an actress and her influence as a voice for social change.
Career Highlights: From Real Women Have Curves To Ugly Betty
America Ferrera during The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Presents An Evening with “Ugly Betty”. Panel at Leonard H. Goldenson Theatre in North Hollywood, California, United States. ***Exclusive*** (Photo by Mathew Imaging/FilmMagic for Academy of Television Arts and Sciences)
Ferrera’s breakthrough role in Real Women Have Curves garnered critical acclaim and established her as a talented actress. However, her portrayal of Betty Suarez in the hit television series Ugly Betty catapulted her to stardom. Her performance earned her an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. This makes her one of the most celebrated actresses in television. Ferrera has continued to take on roles that challenge and expand the narrative around Latina characters. This includes her work in The Good Wife and Superstore.
Ferrera has ventured into directing and producing, expanding her scope in the entertainment industry further showcasing her creative talents. Her directorial work on projects like Gentefied highlights her dedication to storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences. Further, alongside her entertainment career, Ferrera is a prominent activist, advocating for women’s rights, immigration reform, and voter engagement. Her activism is interwoven with her professional life. She uses her platform to raise awareness and inspire action on critical social issues.
Personal Life & Empowerment
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – JULY 03: Actors Margot Robbie and America Ferrera attend a press conference for “Barbie” on July 03, 2023 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage)
Additonally, in her personal life, Ferrera is known for her advocacy and her role as a mother. She has been open about her experiences as a Latina woman in Hollywood and her challenges. Her journey, balancing her career with her commitment to activism and family, adds depth to her public persona and resonates with her audience.
Reflecting On Ferrera’s Career & Financial Success
Considering America Ferrera’s $16 million net worth in 2024, her career is a testament to her impact as an actress, director, and activist. Her journey in Hollywood is not just a story of financial success but also of her influence as a powerful voice for representation and social justice. Overall, Ferrera’s legacy in the entertainment industry is defined by her commitment to authentic storytelling and her efforts to effect positive change.
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