Brittany Mahomes Makes “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit” Debut

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Brittany Mahomes, the philanthropist wife of Patrick Mahomes, has made her debut in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Mahomes, who had a brief collegiate and professional soccer career, donned a red cutaway one-piece for a shoot in Belize. “Owner of the Kansas City Current NWSL team, former pro athlete, wife and mother, Brittany emerges as the epitome of a modern-day powerhouse. Founder of the world’s first ever dedicated stadium for women’s sports, Brittany’s journey has surpassed all expectations, inspiring others with her tenacity and unyielding determination. We are proud to welcome her to the SI Swimsuit family where she will undoubtedly continue to empower women worldwide,” wrote SI Swimsuit editor M. J. Day.

Mahomes played soccer at UT-Tyler before spending the 2017 season with a third-division Icelandic team. After stepping away from pro sports, Mahomes launched a fitness brand and became a major investor in Kansas City’s NWSL franchise. She has been married to her husband since 2022 but the pair have dated since high school.

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Sports Illustrated Lays Off Entire Staff

However, the future of Sports Illustrated remains unclear. In mid-January, Sports Illustrated informed its entire editorial staff that they would be laid off. According to a screenshot of the email staffers received on January 19, the parent company of SI‘s parent company, Authentic Brands Group, informed SI‘s parent company, the Arena Group, that it was revoking SI’s brand license. The future of the SI brand itself remains unclear. Arena Group acquired the publishing rights for SI from ABG in 2019. That marked SI‘s second owner in as many years. In 2018, the brand was sold by Meredith Publishing, who then sold to ABG in 2019.

SI employs nearly 1000 people, per the latest employment reports. Once the pinnacle of sports media, SI will now become the latest sports outlet to clean house. In October 2019, G/O Media executed mass layoffs at Deadspin. Meanwhile, Vox Media has levied several rounds of layoffs at SB Nation since the pandemic. This included entirely removing their hockey and soccer verticals in 2023. However, this is sadly a trend that will continue as private equity continues to acquire more and more legacy media brands.

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Mo’Nique Claims Oprah Winfrey & Tyler Perry “Blackballed” Her In Hollywood

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Mo’Nique held nothing back while talking about Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry on Club Shay Shay. She claimed that the pair were responsible for her getting “blackballed” in Hollywood. The feud and blackballing allegedly dates back to 2009 and 2010, when Mo’Nique refused to do free promotion for Precious and omitted Perry, Winfrey, and director Lee Daniels from her 2010 Oscars speech. Furthermore, Mo’Nique claimed she also has a recording of Perry admitting that he is the one who started the rumor that she is difficult to work with.

Meanwhile, Mo’Nique claimed that Oprah frequently “overstepped”, such as inviting Mo’Nique’s brother and sexual abuser Gerald onto her talk show. Furthermore, Mo’Nique claimed that Oprah had “stolen” at least two film roles from her, both in Lee Daniels movies. Mo’Nique was meant to be play Gloria Gaynes in The Butler and Richard Pryor’s grandmother is a to-be-released biopic but both roles ended up going to Oprah.

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Mo’Nique Reveals Who She Wants Shannon Sharpe To Date

However, the interview wasn’t entirely tea. Mo’Nique also revealed the sort of woman she wants to see host Shannon Sharpe date. “Shannon needs needs an old, fat gal. Someone who bakes good cakes. Someone who can make a smothered turkey and rub his feet at the night time. You don’t need no 26-year-old girl. You don’t need no 36-year-old girl. This is your auntie talking to you. Take your ass and go get yourself an old b-tch out there,” Mo’Nique told a very amused Sharpe.

Of course, Sharpe’s dating life is a common topic across his various media ventures. Back in November 2023, Sharpe revealed that he wanted a “sinner” and specifically named adult actress Miss B. Nasty. “I don’t want nobody who is walking the straight and narrow,” Sharpe added as Chad Johnson responded with disappointment. It is certainly a surprising response as Sharpe has always been the sort of guy to shy away from overt sexuality when it is presented to him. Most recently, he appeared unsure as to whether he would support his partner running an OnlyFans account.

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Charlamagne Tha God Responds To Mo’Nique’s “Breakfast Club” Bashing

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Mo’Nique’s recent appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, as is seemingly becoming typical for the podcast, was quite wild and elicited a lot of reactions. She spoke on many industry topics, interpersonal drama, past criticism, and previous ruffles with the likes of Netflix in 2018 over racial and gender bias. Moreover, this call to boycott the streaming service resulted in the actress getting a “Donkey of the Day” title from Charlamagne Tha God on The Breakfast Club. A tense interview followed that, and in 2022, she and Netflix “amicably resolved” a discrimination lawsuit and she got a comedy special shortly after.

Now, the Maryland native looked back on this exchange with Charlamagne and the radio show with Sharpe, and had some choice words. “People were having call-ins when I said, ‘This is not right,’” Mo’Nique shared with Shannon Sharpe. “I was ‘Donkey of the Day.’ Remember that? The Breakfast Nubs called me the ‘Donkey of the Day.’ That’s what they said. And they had a whole call-in about how I was the ‘Donkey of the Day.’ But you didn’t do the same thing when you found out we settled.”

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The Breakfast Club Discusses Mo’Nique’s Club Shay Shay Comments: Watch

Furthermore, it seems like this whole exchange taught The Breakfast Club, and Charlamagne Tha God in particular, a valuable lesson. He gave some thoughts on Mo’Nique’s comments during the show’s latest episode, taking the moment to fix some previous wrongs in her eyes. “We gave Mo’Nique big love when the Netflix special happened,” the media personality expressed on air. “And I said, ‘You know what? That’s why I need to mind my damn business when it comes to other people’s business.’”

Meanwhile, another notable claim that the 56-year-old shared on Club Shay Shay was about a previously viral episode on that show with Katt Williams. “Everything Katt Williams sat here and said, we all know it to be the truth,” she stated. “However, we get so caught up in, ‘Well, I ain’t gonna say nothing. Can you believe he said it?’ […] It’s the messenger, baby. We get so caught up in the messenger that we’ll overlook the message.” For more news and the latest updates on Mo’Nique and Charlamagne Tha God, log back into HNHH.

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Saweetie Is Here To Stay: Reveals Bay Area Mount Rushmore, Talks “Immortal Freestyle” & 49ers Super Bowl Theme

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In the past decade, we’ve witnessed Saweetie rise from freestyling in cars in Instagram videos to dominating pop culture. The Bay Area sweetheart admittedly hasn’t built quite the massive catalog just yet but her prominence, in her city and globally, is palpable. It’s what led to her collaboration with the San Francisco 49ers alongside P-Lo on “Do It For The Bay,” the team’s official Super Bowl anthem.

Evidently, “Do It For The Bay” is a full circle moment that hits especially close to home for Saweetie. This Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy in Las Vegas. Ahead of Game Day, Saweetie will help launch Smirnoff’s SMASH Vodka Soda (offered in four different flavors) at the first-ever Smirnoff SMASH Pickle Bowl. Smirnoff, the NFL’s Official Vodka Sponsor, will host the star-studded event on Saturday, February 10 from 2:30 pm – 4 pm PT at RedTail located at Resorts World. Saweetie and former NSYNC star Lance Bass partnered up as team Watermelon Lime and will face off against several high-profile celebrities, such as NFL Legend Vernon Davis and NFL commentator, Kay Adams.

Though she’s new to pickleball, Saweetie’s quite confident in what she’ll bring to the table on Saturday. “To be honest, I’ve never played pickleball but I grew up playing a lot of sports, so I’m pretty sure I can, I can learn it pretty quickly,” she tells HotNewHipHop. It’s this level of confidence and determination that has turned her into one of the most notable figures from the Bay Area, and quite frankly, allowed her to overcome adversity at every point. “Immortal Freestyle,” her latest release, speaks volumes about her mindset going into 2024. “I think that there have been several moments publicly and privately where I’ve just been, you know – a lot of people were questioning whether or not I was going to endure through those moments. That was my response, basically saying, like, ‘Yeah, I am and I’m here to stay,’” she says.

We recently caught up with Saweetie ahead of the Smirnoff SMASH Pickle Bowl to discuss the Super Bowl, what she expects from Usher’s halftime show and the Mount Rushmore of the Bay Area.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

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Hot New Hip Hop: You linked up with Smirnoff for the inaugural Smirnoff SMASH Pickle Bowl alongside several other celebrities. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your pickleball skills?

Saweetie: To be honest, I’ve never played pickleball but I grew up playing a lot of sports, so I’m pretty sure I can, I can learn it pretty quickly.

Ahh, so it’s a fresh endeavor. 

Definitely a fresh endeavor. 

How do you do with new experiences in terms of trying out new sports and activities? Are you someone who thrives under pressure?

Definitely, and I’m really competitive, so I’m really excited to see what I can do with it.

Did they already tell you who you’re competing against?

There’s several people showing up so I’m pretty sure we’re gonna alternate. 

In a hypothetical game of doubles, which of your rap peers would you call on as your partner?

Pickleball? I’m not sure, to be honest with you.

You’ve been a great brand partner and ambassador for a lot of companies over the years. Why did teaming up with Smirnoff make sense to you?

Well, I think it’s a great fusion of just sports, fashion – because my pickleball outfit is kind of cute – and just celebration. I felt like Smirnoff is a great company when it comes to being part of a great festivity. So, I feel like it’s a great fusion of of just all different industries coming into one.

You mentioned the outfit. Could you give us a little hint at what you’ll be rocking?

Well, I’ll definitely be in theme for the Smirnoff campaign. So, I’ll be in lime green and pink.

The upcoming Pickle Bowl comes after Smirnoff launched the Smirnoff SMASH Vodka Soda. Do you have a favorite flavor?

The watermelon lime.

By itself or do you mix it with something?

Oh, you know I love my concoctions. So, on the day of the event, I’ll probably be mixing up some drinks. 

As you mentioned, you’re big on the concoctions. I’m wondering what’s the Saweetie specialty when it comes to Game Day food? Like, something that’s uniquely Saweetie.

Honestly, I’m really excited to see what kind of food that’s in the suite this year. But typically, they have the… what do you call it? The typical night game foods like hot dogs, burgers, and fries. So, there’s not too much I can make with that but I would recommend putting the fries on the burger. But, compared to what you guys have seen, I know that’s a light concoction. However, it’s always a pleasure seeing like some sushi in the suite because that lets me know that they got a budget and we like a big budget.

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But when you’re at home on game day, is there anything, specifically, that you’d chef up?

Oh, for game day… I really like some crab with a seafood boil. But I have to eat like at the beginning of the game because if things start to get a little tense, my appetite goes away. My appetite is definitely tied to how my team is doing so Go Niners.

You and P-Lo connected with the 49ers for “Do It For The Bay.” How does it feel to be so tightly woven into the Bay Area’s culture these days, especially since you’re regarded as a global representative for your city? Not just from a hip-hop standpoint, either but in terms of modern-day Bay Area culture. How does it feel to work with these institutes that meant something to you growing up?

Honestly, sometimes it feels really surreal. When I had got the offer to make the theme for the playoffs, and now the Super Bowl song for my team, I was speechless. And the first person I called was P-Lo because I wanted to share the spotlight with somebody and because he is a producer, I felt like he was the perfect match for it. It’s like a dream come true because to become one of the people that people refer to as a Bay Area representative on a worldwide platform, it’s amazing.

Just to follow up on that, who is your Bay Area Mount Rushmore of rappers?

My top four – definitely, Mac Dre. My dad would play a lot of E-40 growing up so E-40. Three, I sampled two songs from Too $hort so definitely some Too $hort. And for my fourth…the Bay Area… I really got to think about that.

You can’t choose yourself, either. I know it’s usually the easiest route to take when asked these type of questions. 

I feel like I got I feel like I got some more to accomplish before I slap myself on you know to Mount Rushmore. 

If you couldn’t just choose one, who would be the fourth and fifth? They could rotate the fourth position.

I love me some Goapele, I feel like she did a lot for the Bay Area when we were kids. And for the fifth… I’m like flipping through my mind. I think I’m gonna leave it there for now.

One more thing, because I love to give me reasons. Because you know, the Bay Area has a very particular sound. And we’re often like, chastised for our sound and some people may say that we make local or regional music but what I love about Goapele, especially her song “Closer,” a lot of legendary rappers hopped on that because it was so infectious, not through the beat but just through her. So, shout out to Goapele.

Usher’s halftime performance is one of the most anticipated parts of the Super Bowl. Do you have a favorite halftime show?

My favorite halftime show of all time? … I know you only got a little bit of time, but I really be thinking, my bad. Honestly, I would have loved to see a Rolodex because I know there’s a lot more but personally, I love the Rihanna halftime show because I was there and I’m a big fan and my voice was gone. So that’s the most memorable halftime show to me because I was actually there in person.

Do you think Usher could top it this year?

I think each Super Bowl performance had a special moment, so I definitely think that he’s going to do that, especially since he’s such a multifaceted, talented artist. And I’m excited to say that I’m going to be there so I’ll definitely be able to witness that iconic performance in person.

Final question: it’s been almost been two years since you announced a release date for your debut album, Pretty B*tch Music. What’s the hold-up? Will we be seeing it drop in 2024?

Hopefully [laughs].

Is the “Immortal Freestyle” an indication of the direction you’re going in with the album?

I think the “Immortal Freestyle” was just a premise for how I felt this year. I think that there have been several moments publicly and privately where I’ve just been, you know – a lot of people were questioning whether or not I was going to endure through those moments. That was my response, basically saying, like, “Yeah, I am and I’m here to stay.”

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Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign Unleash Apocalyptic Visual For “Vultures”

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Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign have been teasing their new album Vultures for quite some time now. Although the album has yet to drop, it is clear that they are on the verge of making it happen. Just the other day, Kanye West came out and revealed that three volumes of Vultures would be released. Overall, these projects will be released on February 9th, March 8th, and April 5th, respectively. For now, we don’t know too much about the project. However, it does seem like it is closer than ever before.

One great way of knowing that this is the case is the fact that the lead single “Vultures” now has a music video. The video was directed by Kanye himself, as well as Aus Taylor and Onda. If you are trying to find the video, you can do so over at yeezy.com. Below, you will find a preview of the video which was released on Ye’s Instagram. In this new visual, you can find Ye, Ty Dolla Sign, Bump J, and Lil Durk all in the same place at the same time. It can be difficult to get so many artists together, but they certainly made it happen here.

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Kanye West Promises “Vultures” Is On The Way

This new apocalyptic video is one that is filled with unique and interesting visuals. It should also be noted that the version used here is the Havoc “Vultures” edition. It is a nice pairing to the “Talking/Once Again” video which was released yesterday. With the listening party going down tonight, only time will tell whether or not Ye is able to deliver an album worthy of his legendary discography.

Let us know what you think of this new music video, in the comments section below. What are your expectations for Vultures? Which features would you like to see? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Tasha K Seeks Dismissal Of Kevin Hart Lawsuit

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Tasha K is reportedly seeking to have the defamation suit filed against her by Kevin Hart dismissed. Per a statement from Tasha K’s company, “Hart failed to plea specifically which statements they contend are false and defamatory or which facts they contend are true and an invasion of privacy.” In short, Tasha is arguing that Hart’s lawsuit is too vague to be considered valid.

The whole situation stems from an interview Tasha K conducted with Hart’s former assistant. The woman made a number of bombshell claims, such as Hart engaging in an affair and being unable to pay staff members due to gambling debts. Hart’s suit claims defamation, violation of an NDA, and that Tasha tried to “extort” $250K from him in exchange for not publishing the interview. A judge has yet to rule on the dismissal motion.

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Kevin Hart Clowned After Katt Williams 40-Yard Dash

However, Tasha K isn’t the only person that Hart is currently feuding with. Hart and Katt Williams have traded blows back and forth after the latter’s Club Shay Shay interview last month. Things continued to spread long after the interview, especially after gym footage of Williams emerged. Footage has emerged appearing to back up Williams’ claim on Club Shay Shay suggesting that he can run a sub-4.50 40-yard dash. In the video, Williams is seen running the 40-yard dash in 4.47. That’s the same time that first-round pick Sauce Gardner ran in 2022. It appears that Williams wasn’t kidding about keeping himself in good shape.

However, fans used the video to further the beef between Williams and Kevin Hart. The actor and comedian took to social media in August 2023 to post a few videos of himself rolling around in a wheelchair. According to Hart’s video, he tore his torn lower abdomen and torn abductors while attempting to outpace former NFL star Stevan Ridley in a 40-yard dash. Ridley played eight seasons in the NFL between 2011 and 2018. Hart was reportedly sidelined for about six weeks thanks to the injury.

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Post Malone and Swae Lee’s “Sunflower” Achieves Historic Double-Diamond Certification

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Post Malone and Swae Lee's "Sunflower" Achieves Historic Double-Diamond Certification

Post Malone and Swae Lee’s hit song “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse)” has made history by becoming the first-ever single to achieve “Double-Diamond” certification by the RIAA. The track has amassed 20x Platinum certifications and holds the most certifications ever. This accomplishment adds to Post Malone’s impressive streak, as he recently earned the title of having the most RIAA Diamond Certified Singles for any artist.

Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, Post Malone is set to perform “America the Beautiful” during the pre-game festivities on February 11th. This performance comes after the release of his fifth studio album, “AUSTIN,” which debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart.

“Post Malone and Swae Lee have officially raised the bar on what creative partnerships and infectious collaborations have the power to accomplish,” RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier said. “‘Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)’ has now been streamed or downloaded more than 20 million times in the U.S. alone, and they’ve earned the custom hardware to prove it. Congratulations Post, Swae Lee and Mercury/Republic Records for making history with the very first 2x Diamond single!”

Post Malone now boasts eight RIAA Diamond-certified records, including hits like “White Iverson,” “Congratulations (feat. Quavo),” “I Fall Apart,” “rockstar (feat. 21 Savage),” “Psycho (feat. Ty Dolla $ign),” “Better Now,” and “Circles.”

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What Time Will Usher’s ‘Coming Home’ Be On Apple Music?

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On September 24, 2023 (better known in some circles as the date of the Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce hard launch), Usher was revealed as the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show performer. He simultaneously announced his next album, Coming Home, and sat down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe to unpack the album’s message. It was initially due out during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (Usher’s home away from home) on Sunday, February 11, but Usher must have realized competing for eyeballs with the Super Bowl was unwise, so he changed the release date to Friday, February 9.

What Time Will Usher’s Coming Home Be On Apple Music?

Usher is not like every other artist, but in this regard, he is. Like most every other album ever released, Usher’s Coming Home is expected to hit DSPs, including Apple Music, at midnight ESP (9 p.m. PST).

Usher shared the 20-song tracklist last week, as seen below:

The R&B icon also announced his Past Present Future Tour. The North American trek is scheduled to begin at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC on August 20, 2024 and wrap with back-to-back shows at Chicago’s United Center on October 28-29, 2024. The fan pre-sale is slated for Friday, February 9, at 10 a.m. local time ahead of the general public on-sale on Monday, February 12, at 10 a.m. local time. Find more information here.