The Kid Laroi’s highly-anticipated debut studio album, The First Time, is set to drop this Friday, November 10. So far, he’s shared a plethora of records to give supporters a taste of the full-length project, including “Bleed,” “Love Again,” “Too Much” with Jung Kook and Central Cee, “Kids Are Growing Up,” to name a few.
Today (November 8), The Kid Laroi released yet another record from the forthcoming body of work. For this single, “What’s The Move,” The Kid Laroi teamed up with Future and Baby Drill. On the record, the musician gives their perspectives on emotional transparency under the bright lights of fame.
“What’s the move? / Tell me what it is / Pull up to the crib, walk in, I’m countin’ blues up with my b*tch / My baby, that’s my twin, gate outside, you can’t get in / Heart cold as my wrist, what I spent on that, one sixty / I’m doin’ the most, vacation off the coast / I’m at the crib, just me and my b*tch, security with the pole / And actually, you’re the one for me, I can’t let you go / Wear cargo pants, we pose / Windows open, we smoke the roach down,” rap The Kid Laroi in the opening verse.
Listen to The Kid Laroi’s new single “What’s The Move” with Future and Baby Drill.
The First Time is out 11/10 via Columbia. Find more information here.
In recent years, more and more of hip-hop’s vanguard artists, reaching the nostalgic memoir portion of their careers, have revealed that they confronted sexual abuse in their pasts. Common, Jim Jones, Kevin Gates, and more have come out with their realizations that they weren’t ready for some of the sexual encounters that were forced onto them in childhood and publicly reckoned with the effects that could have on their mature relationships.
Jeezy has added himself to that list, detailing how his trauma affected him in an hour-long interview with Nia Long about his new album, I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget. “I think the first [example of trauma] was being left with a babysitter that was a woman that was older than me,” he admits in the video, “And her, you know, touching me and doing things to me that don’t normally happen to kids… I was introduced to sex at a very young age.”
He also talks about his recent divorce from Jeannie Mai after the birth of their child together, saying, “I can tell you that this has not been an easy journey. I can tell you that I’m saddened. I can tell you that I’m disappointed. I can tell you that I’m uneasy, right? But, again, God has put me on a different path, and that path is going to entail for me to take care of myself and to love myself and to be in the best situation that I can thrive as someone who’s been through all of the things that I’ve been through.”
Still, he denies that infidelity plays a part, quoting, “Real n****s don’t cheat,” from the chorus of his new track “Don’t Cheat.”
Chris Brown’s ascendancy in the music world seemed predestined. Yet, his sophomore album, Exclusive, cemented his status as an R&B prodigy. The 2007 release was a commercial juggernaut. It boasted a diverse palette of sounds that proved Brown wasn’t just a one-hit-wonder but a versatile artist with staying power. Exclusive further showcased Brown’s vocal and personal maturation, resonating with worldwide audiences. It catapulted the album to impressive sales figures that have yet to be surpassed by his later works. This comprehensive deep dive into Exclusive invites readers to retrace the steps of Brown’s storied journey to fame, illustrating how this pivotal album is a memorable part of the R&B fabric.
Major Hits & Reception
Exclusive was a commercial tour de force, an album that veritably danced through the charts. The infectious lead single “Kiss Kiss,” featuring T-Pain, which claimed the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, bolstered the project. The album itself debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, a testament to Brown’s growing influence. Subsequent hits like “With You” and “Forever” proved to be fixtures on international charts. “With You” peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100, and “Forever” crested at No. 2 in several countries, including New Zealand and Ireland.
Exclusive didn’t just revel in the moment—it spent an impressive 95 weeks on the Billboard 200. By March 2011, the RIAA certified it double platinum, signaling over two million units moved in the United States alone. Its reception was equally noteworthy, as critics applauded Brown’s evolution in sound. They also noted the album’s genre-blending compositions that took R&B into a new era.
When tracing the genesis of Exclusive, we unearth a 17-year-old Chris Brown in the throes of ambition. He was aiming to eclipse the success of his self-titled debut. Brown’s sophomore effort was a melting pot of creative exploration. He collaborated with several industry titans like Will.i.am, Sean Garrett, and Tank. Each veteran lent their distinctive touch to the project.
As for the reception, Exclusive split the critics’ verdict. Some praised Brown for his vocal maturation and the album’s eclectic nature. Others critiqued it for playing it safe, often swaying too close to mainstream R&B and pop prevailing winds. Yet, the public spoke with their wallets, propelling Exclusive into a mainstay within the R&B realm. The album’s ability to resonate with a diverse audience spectrum – from dance clubs to introspective solo listeners – was indeed a coup for Brown, suggesting that despite critical ambivalence, he had struck a chord where it truly counted: with the listeners.
Exclusive undeniably cemented Chris Brown’s foothold in the music industry as more than a fleeting teenage sensation. Its release heralded the arrival of a versatile artist capable of sculpting his youthful exuberance into a more polished, varied sound. With tracks like “Kiss Kiss” and “With You,” Brown showcased an ability to straddle high-energy dance numbers and tender ballads, proving his mettle as a multi-faceted entertainer.
Commercially, the album’s performance was a testament to his growing influence, achieving multi-platinum status and spawning multiple chart-topping singles. Critically, it opened up conversations about the future trajectory of R&B and Brown’s potential role in it. Over time, Exclusive has been regarded as a formative chapter in Brown’s discography, a project teeming with youthful energy and hints of the experimental drive that would characterize his future works. It is a crucial pivot point where potential began translating into significant cultural impact, influencing a generation of emerging artists who saw in Brown a blueprint for success in the digital age of music.
Fans on social media think Jeezy was flirting with Nia Long while the two were discussing infidelity in relationships during a recent interview. At one point in the conversation, the two were discussing their recent breakups. Long was married to NBA coach Ime Udoka prior to news of an alleged affair, while Jeezy recently filed for divorce from Jeannie Mai.
“You gotta know when it’s time to be done,” Long said. “And that’s usually not about another person, an affair, or some chick that’s willing to make you feel like a king, because that’s why most men cheat.” In response, Jeezy remarked: “That’s fascinating to me. This is my quote, ‘Real n****s don’t cheat.’ … It’s something in us that makes us want to be right across the board.”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Jeezy and Jeannie Mai attend Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins’2nd Annual Sno Ball Gala at Flourish Atlanta on September 29, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images)
Fans on Twitter felt that Jeezy was saying this in an attempt to flirt with Nia Long. One wrote: “Ime Udoka bout to fight Jeezy.” Another tweeted: “Elite dirty macking going on,” with laughing emojis. “‘It’s something in us…’ boy was sailing away with her,” one user joked. Check out the clip from Jeezy’s chat with Nia Long below.
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Elsewhere in the interview, Long speaks more specifically about her decision to leave Udoka. “‘You’re gonna do this on your own and you’re gonna be fine!’” Long recalls saying to herself. She adds: “I had to come to a place where loving myself was bigger and more important than saving anybody.” The interview comes after Jeezy released his new album, I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget, last week. Be on the lookout for further updates on the rapper on HotNewHipHop.
Travis Kelce had a fun little exchange with his brother this week about whether he would be hitting up the Eras Tour in South America. However, Traylor fans will be left disappointed as Kelce refused to give a definitive answer. “I might just say f-ck it and just go somewhere nice, I don’t know. My skin’s getting real pale so I gotta go somewhere sunny,” Travis said on New Heights when asked by his brother if he had plans for the Chiefs’ bye week. When Travis added that he wanted to be “closer to the equator”, Jason shot back with a “South of the equator?”
Taylor Swift, Travis’ girlfriend, will be in South America for the next few weeks for the final 2023 shows on the Eras Tour. November 9-11 see her in Buenos Aires. Meanwhile, she will spend November 17-19 in Rio and November 24-26 in São Paulo. There had been speculation as to whether Kelce would join Swift in at least Argentina, given his convenient bye week. The other dates seem improbable given the Chiefs games on November 20 and 26.
Is The Swift Effect A Real Thing For Travis Kelce?
Meanwhile, a conspiracy continues to persist amongst Swifties and NFL fans that Taylor Swift is having a very real impact on Travis Kelce’s season. The Chiefs have now played nine games this season, amassing a 7-2 record. Swift has attended four games this season, half of the games Kelce has played in so far (he missed week 1 due to injury).
When Swift is in the stands, Kelce has 432 yards and 2 touchdowns (108 per game). However, when Swift is absent, Kelce has just 165 yards and two short-yardage touchdowns (41.25 per game). Furthermore, the Chiefs are 4-0 with Swift attending but suffered a blowout loss to the Broncos when she skipped that road game. Does this mean that Taylor Swift makes Travis Kelce a better football player? No, of course not. However, it does make for some fun statistical analysis for Chiefs fans to mull over during the bye.
Blac Chyna and Tyga have been engaged in a legal drama over custody of their child King Cairo since July. Chyna first filed a motion in court earlier this year in order to establish parenthood of the child and potentially collect child support. Tyga immediately hit back with claims that the action was disingenuous for on account of the fact that she waited 10 years to actually do it.
Now a new, though minor, development in the ongoing case is making its way public. According to Page Six, earlier this month Blac Chyna reportedly finished the “Our Children First” online course. The course is a piece of parental education that was reportedly court-mandated for her to take as a part of the ongoing legal proceedings. It comes as Chyna has doubled down on claims that she is financially struggling. Tyga has repeatedly described her requests for financial support as exaggerated.
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 14: Tyga (L) and Blac Chyna attend a basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on November 14, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
The last time we heard about the custody battle was last month. Blac Chyna was reportedly seeking an avenue to settle the case outside of court. She claims that “we could have just had a conversation,” but instead Tyga seems to want to continue pursuing a solution through the legal system.
That came just a few weeks after Tyga had made a request to the courts for primary custody of the pair’s child. Chyna responded to the request, calling it “sad.” She maintains that she’s seeking a healthy co-parenting situation which she says would be the best for their child. Tyga has been largely quiet in public about the legal matters. What do you think of the newest developments in Blac Chyna and Tyga’s custody proceedings? Let us know in the comment section below.
Royce Reed has claimed that Shaq used to “curse her out” for ignoring him when he would hit her up, despite being married to Shaunie. Speaking with Carlos King, Reed explained how eventually, she came clean with Shaunie about everything that Shaq had said to her, showing her all the messages that Shaq had sent to her trying to find an in.
Shaq and Shaunie were married from 2002 to 2011, with Shaunie citing “irreconcilable differences” when filing the divorce that would be finalized in 2011. Shaq has repeatedly taken ownership of the divorce since it happened. In his own words, he made mistakes and was greedy. It’s unknown if his pursuit of Reed was one of these “mistakes” that cost him his marriage.
Earlier this year, Shaq opened up about the mistakes he had made in previous relationships. “I had two perfect women and I messed it up. My first one was my baby mother, Arnetta [Yardbourgh], and then I met Shaunie [Nelson]. Shaunie was also a perfect woman and I messed it up. Yeah, you know, we were young and always just doing dumb stuff. But, you know, the good thing about our relationship is that they forgave me and we have a good relationship now. But when you ask me about the perfect woman, I had two perfect women and I messed it up. Just by, you know, being dumb,” Shaq said.
“I tell my sons all the time: ‘A man has three jobs when it comes to a woman. Protect, provide, and love. Some men can only offer two, for whatever reason, but I’ma teach you how to offer all three.’ And that’s what I try to do. Even though I don’t have a relationship with the women that I let get away, I will always PPL: protect, provide, and love. Whatever they need, they get it from me,” he concluded. “Shaunie’s married, I’m happy for her. I hope this gentleman treats her the way she’s supposed to be treated, and I’ma still love her. She’s still my wife, I will always protect, provide, and love for her, married or not. No, it’s just how I was raised. You protect, you provide, and you love your woman,” he continued.
Nicki Minaj recently took to social media to confront a pressing concern involving the Barbz, her loyal fan base, who have been making online threats on her behalf. Additionally, she played mediator between rappers Soulja Boy and J. Cole, showcasing her peacemaker persona. Nicki, The Peacemaker On Nov. 6, Nicki Minaj took on the role […]
xQc is one of the biggest streamers on the planet. Overall, he got his start by playing Overwatch on the competitive circuit. Although he was a controversial figure in the scene, he continued to be immensely popular. Eventually, he went on to become a streamer where he played video games and reacted to videos. Furthermore, he likes to gamble a whole lot. He currently has a deal with Stake and he even got a massive contract with Kick. These contracts have made him hundreds of millions of dollars at this point.
If you are aware of Stake, you know that it is a crypto-gambling platform. Overall, it has made a lot of people a whole lot of money. However, one thing that people don’t necessarily realize about Stake is that it allegedly provides its affiliates with the money to gamble. Ultimately, this means that there is very little risk for those involved. If you win, well, that is your money. If you lose, however, well, Stake can just continue to give you more funds. It’s an infinite loop that helps Stake promote its website.
To show you how far this goes, xQc was recently on stream when he revealed his gambling statistics. Overall, they are pretty wild to see. For instance, he has gambled over $2.6 billion. Moreover, he has lost over 780K bets and has only won about 88K. His win-to-loss ratio is pretty bad, however, that is what gambling is supposed to be like. Your odds are never that good, especially if you are trying to win lots of money.
Hopefully, his fanbase realizes that gambling is bad. However, you can’t help but wonder how many young people have lost their savings due to watching this behavior on stream. Let us know what you think of all of this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the entertainment world. We will always keep you informed.
Recently, Jerrika Karlae took to social media to address some recent rumors that she was violent towards Ari Fletcher’s friend, Tuson. According to her, her touching his nose is being depicted as far more serious than it actually was in order to create a storyline on The Impact: Atlanta. She adds that the way she’s portrayed on the show is inaccurate, which is so upsetting to her that she’s stopped watching altogether.
“When I had bopped him on the nose for one, of course clips are broken up, all of this stuff. We was laughing and whatever. Like, I had made a comment but it was still jokes… He had told the whole cast that I had mushed him in his face so hard, that I was violent. I didn’t even like the way that I was being depicted,” she told followers.
“Nonetheless, however, I mean sh*t it is what it is,” she added. Karlae continued, describing how her experience on season three of the show has been so far. “Season three has been super cr*zy,” she explained. “Every single episode. Like, I stopped watching because I was just like, ‘this is not me, this is not how I am.’” This is far from the first time drama stemming from the series unfolded on social media, however. On a recent episode, Fletcher also had a heart-to-heart with her father about his absence from her life. She opened up to him about all of the milestones of her life he missed out on, eventually calling his explanation for his absence “bullsh*t” in a confessional. Rah Ali later took to the opportunity to diss Fletcher for the heartfelt moment, calling her a “demon.”
What do you think of Jerrika Karlae defending herself amid rumors she got physical with Tuson? Do you think she crossed the line, or are her The Impact: Atlanta cast mates overreacting? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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