People Think Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ Sounds Like The ‘Franklin’ Theme Song And Even The TV Tune’s Writer Sort Of Agrees

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“Texas Hold ‘Em” has proven to be a major song for Beyoncé. It recently became the first song by a Black woman to lead the Billboard country charts, and a few days ago, it became her ninth No. 1 single on the Hot 100. Some, though, couldn’t help but notice some similarities between Beyoncé’s single and the theme song of Franklin, the classic turtle-starring kids show from the late ’90s and early ’00s.

Here’s a video comparing the two songs:

As TMZ notes, the comparison has generated some attention on TikTok. Now, Bruce Cockburn, the beloved Canadian singer-songwriter who wrote and performed the Franklin theme, has shared his thoughts. He told the publication, “I think Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ is a good record. Unfortunately, I can’t claim to have had any part in writing it. The rhythmic feel is similar to my theme song for the Franklin TV series, but to my ears, that’s where the similarity stops. ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ is her song, and I wish her success with it!”

So, it doesn’t look like Beyoncé is about to get dragged into a legal battle over her new music. Kanye West can’t say the say the same thing right now, though, as it looks like he’s getting sued by Donna Summer’s estate.

Blueface Calls Chrisean Rock His “Wife” While She Refers To Him As “Daddy” On Jail Call, Karlissa Saffold Dumbfounded

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It has been about almost two months since Blueface’s most recent arrest. Multiple reports said that it was a byproduct of Jaidyn Alexis and Chrisean Rock causing a stir. Them not being able to come forward about the things they did got their man put in jail. Those were the paraphrased words of the California rapper’s mother, Karlissa Saffold. She has always had the staunch opinion that none of them deserve to be with her son. Her stance continues to grow stronger, after Blueface’s recent jail call.

In the audio clips below, Blueface requests that a close friend of his to call Chrisean Rock. However, he does not refer to her as that. He asks to speak to his “wife.” In the ensuing audio Rock continuously addresses him as “daddy” throughout Blueface’s jail call and how much she was waiting for his phone call. This eventually got around quick enough for Karlissa to react with another “I told you so” tone.

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In the final clip, she calls out her son for calling her “wife” when he “won’t even the let the baby call you daddy.” Additionally, Karlissa says that Blueface should take ownership of the child and then “maybe we will believe some of this s***.” In the end, she says that is just “another promotion for the circus” and that it is “a hot f*****g mess.” Fans were in agreeance but still have trepidations about how many times she has been right. For example, one comment reads, “Karlissa had been right too many time for comfort. Ion like agreeing with this woman.”

What are your thoughts on Blueface and Chrisean Rock referring to each other as “wife” and “daddy” on his jail call? Do you think their toxic relationship ever come to an end, why or why not? Is Karlissa Saffold correct with her analysis of the situation, why or why not? 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 Blueface, Chrisean Rock, and Karlissa Saffold. Finally, stay with us everything else going on around the world of pop culture.

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Meek Mill Trends As Fans Theorize He’s Named In Diddy Lawsuit

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Meek Mill has found himself being dragged into the drama surrounding Diddy and the latest lawsuit against him. In a portion of the filing Rodney Jones submitted to accuse Diddy of sexual assault, he mentions the Bad Boy mogul forcing him to watch a video of Stevie J engaging in sex with another man. Additionally, Jones notes that Diddy attempted to coerce him into sex by mentioning other artists he’s slept with.

While the names are redacted, the footnotes describe the rapper as hailing from Philadelphia and having previously dated Nicki Minaj. They also say another singer performed at the Super Bowl and hosted a successful Las Vegas residency.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 25: Meek Mill and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attend The Memorial Day Weekend Grand Finale hosted by Meek Mill, Teyana Taylor, and YG at Prive on May 25, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

Both Diddy and Stevie J have denied the allegations stemming from the lawsuit. In a statement for TMZ, Diddy’s attorney, Shawn Holley, explained: “Lil Rod is nothing more than a liar who filed a $30 million lawsuit shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday. His reckless name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines. We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. Our attempts to share this proof with Mr. Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.”

Fans Theorize Latest Diddy Lawsuit References Meek Mill

Check out the court document in question and some of the reactions to it above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Meek Mill and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Meek Mill & Usher’s Names Redacted In Diddy Lawsuit, Akademiks Says 

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It appears that the latest lawsuit filed against Diddy has opened the floodgates to even more bombshell allegations. Following the lawsuit involving producer Lil Rod, who accused Diddy of sexual misconduct, speculation sparked surrounding two redacted names in the lawsuit. However, Akademiks recently delved into the 70+ page lawsuit against Diddy where he discovered the allegation that “Mr. Combs informed Mr. Jones that he engaged in sexual intercourse with rapper5 (REDACTED), R&B Singer6 (REDACTED), and Stevie J.”

It was initially unclear who these two individuals were until Akademiks scrolled to the bottom of the page. The footnotes strongly suggested the possibility of two superstar celebrities: Meek Mill and Usher. As Akademiks scrolled through the document, he observed that the footnotes indicated rapper 5 stated, “He is a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj.” Meanwhile, just beneath it was the footnote for R&B Singer6. This read, “He performed at the Super Bowl and had a successful Vegas Residency.” Although it can’t be confirmed, many began connecting the dots that Meek Mill and Usher are attached to the latest lawsuit filed against Diddy.

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Akademiks Believes Meek Mill Needs To Clear His Name 

Although Meek and Akademiks have had their issues in the past, the two have since patched things up. However, Akademiks believes that Meek Mill needs to respond to these allegations surrounding his relationship with Diddy. In fact, Ak suggested Meek should crash out over these allegations entirely. “Yo Meek, we were playing around with the Michael Rubin ish. You be tweeting about everything on planet Earth. If you don’t get on a Twitter rant saying you’re about to get Lil Rod killed, you’re about to shoot up his block, blow his momma’s house up – this n***a was saying you and Diddy was fornicating,” Ak stated. 

However, all of this should be taken with a grain of salt. Consider the fact that Stevie J was also named in the lawsuit. He and his attorneys issued a statement denying that there’s any truth to Lil Rod’s claims. Moreover, he was later cleared by a male adult performer who claimed that he was photographed engaging in sexual acts with another man and not the Bad Boy producer in an image submitted as part of the lawsuit. Thus far, Meek Mill hasn’t directly addressed the allegations. However, he’s cleared his Instagram page of any photos, though there’s no confirmation whether it’s connected to Diddy’s lawsuit. 

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Max Strus Stuns The NBA With Half-Court Buzzer-Beater

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Max Strus stunned the NBA on Tuesday night as he hit a half-court buzzer-beater to lead the Cavaliers past the Mavericks. With 2.1 seconds remaining, Strus heaved a shot from 59 feet, barely seeing his shot go in as he was tackled by his teammates. Strus’ shot is the second-longest shot of the three-point era, sitting behind Devonte’ Graham’s 2021 61-footer. However, Strus himself has admitted that this isn’t even the longest shot of his career. “Yeah, at my Division II school, I made a three-quarter-court shot to win the game,” Strus said.

Two of the biggest reactions to Strus’ shot came from outside of Cleveland. “Ain’t no way,” Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes said on X, tagging teammate (and Cleveland native) Travis Kelce. “🗣Straight cash!!! Them boys got the juice right now!! @cavs 🔥🔥🔥,” Kelce responded.

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Travis Kelce Vibes To His Girlfriend’s Music In Vegas

Meanwhile, reacting to the NFL is not the only thing that Mahomes and Kelce have been up to lately. Kelce was spotted vibing to “Love Story”, the iconic song from his girlfriend Taylor Swift, during a club outing in Las Vegas. Kelce has reunited with his Chiefs teammates for a full-blown night out in Vegas, the city where the team captured the Super Bowl two weeks ago. For many fans, Kelce vibing to Swift’s music has become not just a common occurrence, but a little bit of a meme.

However, just days prior, Kelce was with Swift in Sydney. Swifties were more than happy to welcome Travis Kelce as he made his VIP entrance at Accor Stadium in Sydney. The tight end was met by masses of screaming fans. He was seen heading to his exclusive suite with Swift’s father and Kelce’s close friend Ross Travis. Kelce was also giving Swift a little bit of PDA after the show. However, Kelce wasn’t the only famous face at the concert. Katy Perry and Rita Ora were also in attendance, with the latter managing to grab a selfie with Kelce after the show.

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Taylor Swift “Won Over” The Chiefs Homemade Pop-Tarts, Andy Reid Claims

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Taylor Swift “won over” the Chiefs’ O-Line with homemade Pop-Tarts, head coach Andy Reid has claimed at the NFL Combine. “She likes to cook, so she made the offensive linemen these homemade pop tarts. She didn’t give me one, and the offensive linemen definitely didn’t give me one,” Reid told Mike Florio and Chris Simms. Swift is an avid baker, dating as far back as a viral Tumblr cookie recipe a decade ago. “”We’re having pregame meal and Taylor is so nice, she comes in by herself and she’s so cool. She made her homemade cinnamon rolls for Travis for pregame meal. I’m a juicer right now trying to be vegan and gluten-free, but I absolutely had to sample some of that cinnamon roll on game day,” former NFL QB Bernie Kosar told a radio show in December 2023.

Back at the Combine, Reid also spoke on his relationship with Swift, whom he first met during his tenure with the Eagles. “I knew her dad and her mom — good, solid people. I met her when she was young. And she’s so grounded for who she is. I mentioned somewhere that since the queen passed away, she might be the most famous woman in the world, but she handles it,” Reid said.

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Travis Kelce “F*ck Marry Kill” Featuring Taylor Swift & Katy Perry Resurfaces Online

Meanwhile, An old interview in which Travis Kelce plays F-ck, Marry, Kill has gone viral online. In the 2016 clip from Afterbuzz TV, Kelce is asked to categorize Katy Perry, Swift, and Ariana Grande. Kelce says “Kill” for Grande, but does note that he thinks she’s great. However, he chooses “F-ck” (or “kiss” as the interviewer puts it) for Swift and “Marry” for Perry. What do you think of Kelce’s choices? Let us know in the comments.

The clip resurfaced after Perry made a surprise appearance at Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Sydney this week. The pair performed “Bad Blood” together, suggesting that they had squashed any of the rumored beef that allegedly had formed between them. Hopefully, Swifties will not hold it against Kelce that he wasn’t head over heels for his now-girlfriend eight years ago.

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Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign Sued by Donna Summer Estate for Copyright Infringement

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Another day, another lawsuit for Kanye West. Ye and his Vultures partner, Ty Dolla $ign, are being sued by the Donna Summer estate for using the icon’s “I Feel Love” in the creation of “Good (Don’t Die).”

The suit is led by Summer’s husband, Bruce Sandano, stating the interpolation was not approved due to Ye’s “controversial history.”

Ye submitted a request for clearance, but it was denied on Feb. 3, 2024, in both written and phone communications. The song was submitted for clearance at Universal Music Enterprises as an alternative but was once again denied.

The estate is now seeking damages of $150,000 for each infringement.

Earlier this week, after Adidas announced a new stock drop of Yeezy sneakers at the end of the month, Kanye hit the net with a message stating he was sued.

“Not only are they putting out fake colorways that are not approved, they are suing me for $250 million,” Ye said. “And they also not paying me for these shoes they are putting out that has my name on it.

“They are using contract clauses and 50 years of business experience to rape an artist – one of y’all favorite artists – right in front of y’all in broad daylight.”

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