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Femme It Forward Hosts Inaugural Grammy Weekend High Tea Party Celebrating Coco Jones, Summer Walker, and Halle Bailey

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Live Nation Partner Heather Lowery orchestrated the inaugural Femme It Forward Grammy Weekend High Tea Party in West Hollywood. The event brought together award-winning artists and female executives in music to honor Grammy Nominees Coco Jones, Summer Walker, and Halle Bailey.

As performers and cultural leaders, these women were celebrated for their contributions to the culture of Black women in music and entertainment. My Black is Beautiful, the brand partner, played a pivotal role in bringing this exclusive event to life, reflecting Femme It Forward’s commitment to recognizing and providing visibility for women.

“Success never comes easy, and for most of us in the room—certainly myself—we have to work at least twice as hard as everyone else,” Lowery said in her toast. “A part of me always feels like I am at square one, no matter how long I have been doing this. I am expressing this because I am not alone and know that many people in this room know exactly what I am talking about.”

The star-studded gathering featured entertainment by acclaimed DJs Amapiano DJ, Uncle Waffles, and DJ Rosegold, with a show-stopping performance by UCLA’s Gluck String Quartet dedicated to the honorees. Synchronized swimmers from The Black Swans added a unique visual element, choreographing routines to the tunes of Halle Bailey’s “Angel,” Coco Jones’ “ICU,” and Summer Walker’s “To Summer From Cole.”

Celebrity attendees included AMBRE, Rapsody, Baby Tate, Tierra Whack, Kyla Pratt, Maeta, Lady London, and more. The event offered a multi-sensory culinary and cocktail experience, featuring an upscale tea bar and immersive activations. An art experience curated by Mashonda Tifrere’s ArtLeadHer, in collaboration with Auttrianna Projects and UNREPD, showcased the work of Maya Seas, Megan Lewis, Chantel Walkes, Leah King, and Cortney Herron, empowered by Live Nation Women. Guests also enjoyed luxurious cocktails featuring CÎROC Limonata, a new refreshing flavor from CÎROC’s expanding library of tastes. The Femme It Forward event exemplified the collective celebration and empowerment of women in the music industry.

“Heather Lowery’s Femme It Forward High Tea Grammy Party” Photos courtesy of Robin Marshall

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Domani Harris Wows Industry Vets With Impressive New Freestyle

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Domani Harris has impressed a number of rap legends with his latest freestyle including Cam’ron and Bun B while LeBron James also praised the rising star.

Lizzo’s Motion To Throw Out Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Denied

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lizzo faces another setback in her sexual harassment lawsuit as a judge denied her motion to dismiss the case filed by three former backup dancers.

“Baddies East” River Fight Leaves Bloody-Eyed Mariahlynn Heated

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Baddies East doesn’t just show viewers fights in houses, clubs, and resorts, but also out in the wild. Moreover, the cast members recently went on a river trip, presumably still during their trip to Jamaica, and things got heated quick. We already knew that there was a lot of beef brewing between Mariahlynn and the tag team of Sukihana and Sapphire, who still had some bumps on the road. In the newest episode preview for this week’s installment airing tonight (Sunday, February 4 at 8PM EST on the Zeus Network), we saw how these three had a fight at the river, leaving Mariah with a bloody eye.

Furthermore, we also see the immediate fallout of the incident, with both sides taunting and blasting each other. Mariahlynn believes that they wrongfully duped her by making Sukihana distract her while Sapphire snuck up and struck her. Even though fans are always down to see these feuds play out, nothing can last forever, and these ladies might see a replacement down the line. In fact, Natalie Nunn recently expressed desires to get Rose Blanchard on Baddies and denied any tension between them.

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Elswehere, though, the Baddies East team and that of its sibling shows receives plenty of drama for reasons unrelated to episode storylines. For example, Stunna Girl recently accused the Zeus Network CEO Lemuel Plummer of sleeping with cast members, claims that he quickly clapped back against. With so much of these series focusing on drama, conflict, and scandalous content, it’s no surprise that it leaks into the behind-the-scenes discussions. Hopefully folks dive into the rumor mill regardless to determine what’s going on and whether there’s any damaging wrongdoing.

Meanwhile, this new episode’s antics might not compare in many’s eyes to that of arguably the franchise’s most notable former star. Chrisean Rock is as dominant in the headlines as ever for her volatile relationships and family life. Perhaps future episodes will feature a comeback, as unlikely as it is right now. Nevertheless, stay logged into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Baddies East.

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Waka Flocka Flames Yasiin Bey For Wearing Dress After Dissing Drake

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

During an interview with The Cutting Room Floor last month, Yasiin Bey FKA Mos Def shared his take on whether or not Drake makes hip-hop music. “Why are you doing this to me?” he jokingly responded, seemingly attempting to steer clear of any controversy. “Drake is pop to me. In the sense, like, if I was in Target in Houston, and I heard a Drake song. It feels like a lot of his music is compatible with… shopping. Or, as you know, shopping with an edge in certain instances.”

For obvious reasons, Drake and his fans were less than thrilled with his comments, and fired back with full force. Drizzy even went on to call Bey a “Bohemian Bucket,” or “crackhead,” after finding out about his short-lived marriage to a woman from Toronto.

Waka Flocka Weighs In On Yasiin Bey’s Fit

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Social media users have been a bit more critical of Bey since he seemingly dissed Drake too, recently flaming him for a bold outfit he debuted on Instagram. The outfit in question consisted of a silver jacket, a plaid skirt, and a pair of shiny platform boots. For the most part, commenters weren’t really feeling the look, including Waka Flocka Flame. He recently reacted to the flashy fit in a clip on Instagram, making it clear that he’s not a fan.

“That Mos Def buddy is tripping,” he begins. “You go from goddamn telling Drake he not hip hop to putting on a goddamn ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper dress like a wrestler… So that’s what hip hop is?” While some commenters agree with Waka Flocka’s take on the situation, others argue that fashion doesn’t necessarily correlate with the kind of music someone makes. What do you think of Waka Flocka calling out Yasiin Bey for dissing Drake and then wearing a dress? Do you agree with him, or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Kanye West Can’t Be Canceled, According To The Game, Angela Yee & Bill Maher

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West’s public controversies and points of “cancelation” could be an entire multi-season television show. Moreover, he has too much content and work associated with him to sum anything up concisely, but it’s fair to say that this is a very pressing question of public interest thanks to his recent antisemitism and album teases. TMZ is actually releasing a documentary, airing on FOX on Monday, February 5, on this aspect of Ye. Of course, he doesn’t exactly like the outlet, but they nonetheless reached out to other celebs to get their take on whether he’s “cancelable,” despite his probable issues with that. At the end of the day, it’s just more attention, so maybe it’s no big deal for the Chicago provocateur.

First up is Kanye West’s “Eazy” collaborator The Game, who told TMZ that he can’t be canceled. Furthermore, he reasoned that Kanye’s mentality is what prevents this scrutiny from ruining his career and preventing its progression. The California rapper argued that he’s not afraid of “cancel culture,” and that said fearlessness protects pretty much whatever sewage he spouts. While that’s a scary thought, it’s more of an ever-frightening reality given just how water folks let under the bridge.

Angela Yee, The Game & Bill Maher Argue For Kanye West’s Shield From Cancelation: Watch

Next, Bill Maher thinks that Kanye West is simply a lucky man who dodges the Grim Reaper of public opinion at every turn. The commentator and TV personality pointed out how many other entertainers faced much worse consequences for way less bigoted and combative incidents. Meanwhile, folks are still very excited for his (presumably) upcoming album series, Vultures. Others, Maher argues, lost their careers entirely for undue reasons when compared to the 46-year-old’s limitless free passes.

Finally in this segment, Angela Yee’s belief is that he has so many line-crossing moments that they lost meaning. Only a verifiable and heavy crime, the radio host thinks, would truly stop the Yeezy mogul in his track. Not even his public and toxic fallout with his equally famous ex-wife could turn the whole industry against him. Whether that’s warranted or not is for you to have an opinion on. For more news on Kanye West and the latest news on these figures, keep checking in with HNHH.

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Caitlin Clark Closing In On NCAA History

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Caitlin Clark is on the precipice of history. The Iowa Hawkeyes senior is now just 66 points away from setting a new women’s NCAA record for career points. After dropping 38 against Maryland, Clark moved her tally to 3462 points. The current women’s NCAA record is held by former Washington Husky Kelsey Plum and sits at 3527. Earlier this week, Plum told reporters that she was “excited” to see Clark break the record that she set in 2017.

However, there are two more scoring records firmly within Clark’s reach. First is the women’s record for major college basketball. That mark stands at 3649 and dates back to the pre-NCAA days of the AIAW. Then there is the all-time NCAA record, held by LSU legend Pete Maravich. Pistol Pete’s mark sits at 3667. Clark is currently averaging 32.4 points per game. If Clark matches her average across Iowa’s final seven regular-season games, she will close out conference play with 3739 points. Once all postseason games are accounted for, Clark could set the record at close to 4000 points.

Clark Still Coy About Draft Declaration

However, despite her historic season, no one is quite sure if Clark will be headed to the WNBA Draft this year. Clark is the presumptive No. 1 pick in the draft and would join former South Carolina standout Aliyah Boston in Indiana if chosen. However, before the season, Clark revealed that her mind wasn’t fully made up yet. “I’m going to know when I need to know. I think it’s very similar to my college decision. It’s like I’m in the recruiting process again. It’s really not something I think about every day or let weigh on me. I’m focused on helping this team be the best they can be. The biggest thing is I’m just going to trust my gut. I’m not going to do a lot of research on what’s better. I’m going to trust my gut and go with that,” Clark said.

Clark, who turns 22 in February 2024, is part of the final class of players who can declare for a fifth year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She has been one of the best, if not the best, players in women’s college basketball during her time at Iowa. She won National Player of the Year last year and was second in scoring average as well as first in assists and made threes. Players have until 48 hours after their final game of the season to declare for the draft.

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Nelly Hilariously Thirsts Over Ashanti’s Thighs Amid Pregnancy Rumors

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It goes without saying that Nelly and Ashanti continue to be “couple goals,” particularly after confirming their reunion in September of last year. Since then, the pair has freely flaunted their love for the world to see, and fans can’t blame them. They’ve surprised one another with extravagant gifts, over-the-top parties, and more, but followers suspect they could have something even more exciting in their future.

Late last year, Us reported that the couple was expecting their first child together, claiming that a source close to them shared the news. Neither of the two performers has confirmed this, but supporters are thrilled nonetheless. As of late, Ashanti’s been stunning in oversized outfits, leading fans to speculate that she’s hiding a growing bump.

Ashanti’s “Thighs Be Thigh’in”

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This weekend, for example, she and Nelly performed in Miami for the 10th anniversary of E11EVEN, blessing fans with hits like “Body On Me” and more. Ashanti rocked a bright pink, loosely fitting Balenciaga t-shirt, which she paired with some high-heeled boots and sunglasses. Of course, despite the fit being less curve-hugging than usual, she managed to turn heads. One person in particular was a huge fan of the sporty look, Nelly. In a new clip, the pair are seen in a car on the evening of their Miami show, and the Houston native simply can’t keep his hands to himself. “Do you see these motherf*ckers?” he asks, gesturing to Ashanti’s thighs. “Them thighs be thigh’in.”

While fans continue to wait for more details of Ashanti’s rumored pregnancy, there’s certainly been no shortage of sweet moments between her and her man to keep them entertained. What do you think of Nelly thirsting over Ashanti after their recent performance in Miami? What about rumors that they’re expecting their first child together? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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[WATCH] Selena & Yolanda: The Untold Story Unveiled in New Oxygen Docu-Series

February 4, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nearly three decades have passed since the tragic and untimely death of Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, whose life was cut short by the hands of her former fan club president, Yolanda Saldívar. Now, as Saldívar approaches eligibility for parole next year, Oxygen network is set to delve deep into the gripping saga of Selena’s murder and the complex relationship between the iconic singer and her fan club president in a new docu-series titled ‘Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them…’

The docu-series promises to unravel the intricacies of the relationship between Selena and Saldívar, shedding light on the events leading up to the tragic incident that shocked the world. Saldívar’s chilling act of violence, fueled by allegations of embezzlement and betrayal, forever altered the course of music history and left a lasting impact on Selena’s devoted fan base.

As the Oxygen network prepares to air ‘Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them…’, viewers can expect an intimate and revealing exploration of the dynamics between Selena and Saldívar, offering unprecedented insight into the personal and professional lives of both women. Through interviews, archival footage, and firsthand accounts, the docu-series aims to paint a comprehensive portrait of the events that transpired behind the scenes of Selena’s meteoric rise to fame.

The decision to produce ‘Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them…’ comes at a pivotal moment, as Saldívar’s potential parole reignites public interest in the infamous case while also honoring Selena’s enduring legacy as a groundbreaking artist and cultural icon.

Watch the trailer below.

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Femme It Forward Hosts Inaugural Grammy Weekend High Tea Party Celebrating Coco Jones, Summer Walker, and Halle Bailey

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Domani Harris Wows Industry Vets With Impressive New Freestyle

Lizzo’s Motion To Throw Out Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Denied

“Baddies East” River Fight Leaves Bloody-Eyed Mariahlynn Heated

New Baddies East Episode Preview: Watch

Waka Flocka Flames Yasiin Bey For Wearing Dress After Dissing Drake

Waka Flocka Weighs In On Yasiin Bey’s Fit

Kanye West Can’t Be Canceled, According To The Game, Angela Yee & Bill Maher

Angela Yee, The Game & Bill Maher Argue For Kanye West’s Shield From Cancelation: Watch

Caitlin Clark Closing In On NCAA History

Clark Still Coy About Draft Declaration

Nelly Hilariously Thirsts Over Ashanti’s Thighs Amid Pregnancy Rumors

Ashanti’s “Thighs Be Thigh’in”