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Drake Jumps On “Tripod Bro” Trend With Neon Nighttime Routine

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Dranke has added to the growing collection of “tripod bro” videos, giving fans a vlog in which he shows off his nighttime routine. Drizzy mixes himself a drink, takes in some art, hits the hookah, and goes swimming. The entire thing is weirdly neon giving much of the apparent lighting in his home. Furthermore, he soundtracked the entire thing with “Virginia Beach”, a track from 2023’s For All The Dogs. The tripod bro trend has gone viral in recent weeks, with male lifestyle vloggers doing “a day in the life” style content.

However, there were also layers to Drake’s vlog. He tagged Drew Walls, a lifestyle influencer who is often seen going to Target in his videos. This is seemingly another shot at Yasiim Bey, who recently said that Drake’s music is the sort of music that’s perfect for a Target run. That is what made the inclusion of the more ambient “Virginia Beach” so notable, given the recent criticism aimed at that sort of Drake track. However, as a result, fans are now clamoring for Drake to do another video, this time showing him going to Target.

Drake Bets $700,000 On Strickland-Du Plessis At UFC 297

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Meanwhile, Drake is also dropping some big bets on major sporting events. He recently showed off a Stake betting ticket showing he had put $700,000 on Sean Strickland to beat Dricus du Plessis at UFC 297. With Stake giving 1.97 odds on Strickland, Drake will come away with $1.4M if Strickland can take down his South African rival.

It appears that Drake has learned the error of his ways. Previously, he lost $500,000 when Strickland stunned Israel Adesanya at UFC 293. Drizzy would have walked away with a cool $920K if Adesanya had won. However, Strickland pulled off what many are calling the greatest upset in UFC middleweight history. While there wasn’t a KO in Sydney, Strickland edged out a close fight to win by unanimous decision and take the middleweight belt.

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UMI Releases New Ep “Talking To The Wind” That Reflects On A Unique Time In Her Career

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It has been quite some time since HNHH has talked about Seattle, Washington-bred R&B/Soul artist UMI. A lot has happened over the past year or so for the 24-year-old singer. Vulture recently put out a feature piece the day she came through with her brand-new EP, talking to the wind. It is a four-track offering that had half of its songs released months before. Those two were “happy im” and “why dont we go.” UMI is not the most active name in the space, at least in the past couple of years.

But, as we mentioned, she has gone through quite a bit of turmoil. In her particular case, it has to do with the falling out with her now-former RCA-affiliated label, Keep Cool Records. This new ep is UMI’s first release since leaving after it was her dream in high school to join it. In her conversation with Vulture, she gave her reasoning as to why it was time.

Listen To Talking To The Wind By UMI

“I wanted to leave because I knew it wasn’t serving me anymore. I didn’t feel like there was any excitement at my label for me.” However, even though the label was ahead of UMI’s schedule and it took a chunk out of her, it was the right thing for her career. “My ego definitely was like, ‘F*** you, you’re gonna drop me?’ And then I was like, UMI, you wanted to leave and you’ve been hinting at that for a while, so why are you mad?” Furthermore, she explained the meaning of the title. “The EP was made during that unknown time. When I felt lost during that process, I spent so much time outside letting the wind just touch me and heal me. The wind kept telling me, ‘UMI, just trust.’” Hear what UMI has to say with the links above.

What are your thoughts on this brand-new EP, talking to the wind, by UMI? Is this the best body of work she has ever put out, why or why not? Which tracks are you gravitating toward the most and why? Do you think she will come through with a full-length project this year too? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding UMI. Finally, stay with us for the most informative project posts throughout the week.

talking to the wind Tracklist:

why dont we go
happy im
not necessarily
SHOW ME OUT

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Snoop Dogg’s Daughter ‘Hoping To Be Home Soon’ Following Stroke

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg’s 24-year-old daughter, Cori Broadus, is optimistic about her recovery after she landed in the hospital due to a stroke earlier this week.

Kid Cudi Apologizes To Lupe Fiasco, Says Feud Is Over: ‘We Are Good Now’

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kid Cudi has issued yet another public apology to Lupe Fiasco, letting fans know that their longstanding tension has finally come to an end.

Kanye West Wears Shirt With Neo-Nazi Killer Following Apology For Antisemitism

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Kanye West has followed up his apology for his ongoing antisemitism by wearing a shirt featuring Varg Vikernes, the lead singer of Burzum who is also a killer.

Drake Joins The Viral ‘Tripod Bro’ Trend By Creating A Video To Show Off His Bartending Skills And Self-Care Routine

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

According to Yasiin Bey, Drake’s music is ideal for a shopping trip to your local Target. Although the “Needle” rapper vehemently disagrees with Bey’s take, that didn’t stop him from leaning into the ambient qualities of his latest album, For All The Dogs.

On January 20, Drake called a temporary cease-fire on his beef with Metro Boomin to join in on the viral tripod bro trend overtaking social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The online movement allows male content creators to take their followers along as they prepare for the day, run errands, and knock out self-care routines. In Drake’s video, he pulled inspiration from influencer Drew Walls (who so happens to feature Target runs on his platforms).

The clip was captioned: “Drew Walls, you tweaking my boi…got me on my bullsh*t.” It shows Drake flexing his top-shelf bartending skills, aqua fitness routine, and wind-down process.

Using his song “Virginia Beach” as the vlog’s background track, Drake’s humor was not lost on his followers. Not only are they here for “Sassy Drizzy,” but they are now demanding that he create another vlog, this time at Target.

For All The Dogs is out now via OVO Sound/Republic Records. Find out more information here.

Drake Gave Us A Worldwide Bop And Lyrical Banger On “Scary Hours” EP

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Drake is one of the few artists who can have a song blow up without much notice or rollout. He was able to pull that off six years ago (January 19) with his two-pack EP, Scary Hours. It began the running theme within Drizzy’s catalog that has now produced a follow-up and is the title for the For All The Dogs extended version. As we mentioned, the first Scary Hours possessed one of Drake’s biggest songs ever, that is “God’s Plan.”

It took over the internet and it was his first single since “Signs” about a year prior in 2017. Joining the global phenomenon was the more lyrically-heavy “Diplomatic Immunity.” While “God’s Plan” is more of a triumphant and thankful cut about how far he’s come amidst adversity, the latter flexes a more braggadocious Drake. “‘Cause n****s started talkin’ to me like I’m slowin’ down / Opinions over statistics, of course / Gassed off journalistic / Come at me and all you’ll get is the ballistic report.”

Relisten To “Diplomatic Immunity” And “God’s Plan” By Drake

Every time a year passes by, it makes it crazier and crazier when hit songs grow older. “God’s Plan” feels like it is about three years old. But, when you can stack hits like Drake, that is going to happen. While a good amount of people have grown tired of the track for its constant radio and playlist attention, you have to admit he knows how to pen an earworm. Do not lie you still repeat those lyrics below here and there. Even all these years later, the song is still in his top 10 on Spotify with over 2.4 billion streams. Its accompanying iconic visuals have racked up an astounding 73 million views.

What were your thoughts on Drake’s EP Scary Hours when it dropped six years ago? Out of “God’s Plan” and ‘Diplomatic Immunity” which one was your favorite at the time? Has your opinion changed, why or why not? Is “God’s Plan” his best single ever? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Drake. Finally, stay with us for the most informative song posts throughout the week.

Quotable Lyrics From “God’s Plan”:

She say, “Do you love me?” I tell her, “Only partly
I only love my bed and my mama, I’m sorry”
Fifty Dub, I even got it tatted on me
Eighty-one, they’ll bring the crashers to the party
And you know me
Turn the O2 into the O3, dog

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50 Cent Reveals Why He’s All About Abstinence

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Having sex is great, but killing it in the gym is better, according to 50 Cent. The NYC-born mogul recently took to social media to reveal that he’s been living an abstinent lifestyle as of late, and he claims it has its perks. Fif says that refraining from sex actually helps him to do better when he works out, and it’s something that he’d highly recommend.

“I’m focused man,” he began his Instagram caption. “Practicing abstinence is helping me train harder. I feel great I think more people should try it. @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi.” Alongside his message, 50 Cent shared a series of photos of himself posing in a snazzy suit jacket from what appears to be his personal wine cellar.

50 Cent Claims Refraining From Sex Helps Him In The Gym

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To ring in 2024, 50 Cent previously announced that he’d decided to practice abstinence in order to make the new year his best one yet. “My new idea is so big, I don’t have time to be distracted,” he explained. “I’m practicing abstinence, I have been meditating and focusing on my goals. I hope this New Year helps you excel to the next level.” The 48-year-old does have a lot on his plate these days, between music, his TV shows, and of course, his relentless Diddy trolling campaign.

Regardless, he promises that things will only go up from here. “Baby said if I ain’t gonna do it, she ain’t gonna do it, now you know I like that,” he wrote last week. “This is the year I’m gonna win so BIG YA HEAD GONNA SPIN. I ain’t got time for bullsh!t. @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi.” What do you think of 50 Cent opening up about his abstinent lifestyle? Do you think it could have its perks? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Lil Scrappy Dismisses Rumors That Bambi Benson Is His Cousin

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Scrappy has shot back at online rumors that Bambi is actually his cousin. “Don’t come over here with that. She is baby mama number two to me,” Scrappy said while livestreaming while eating out at a restaurant. The only thing I’m connected to with her is my kids. I love my babies, y’all know that. That’s the only thing we can talk about,” Scrappy explained on the stream. Scrappy responded to the comments that he had seen online. He was not directly asked about the claims during his livestream. However, some people did ask if he had seen people talking about it.

Scrappy and Bambi were married between 2017 and 2023 before an explosive divorce. The pair had three children during their marriage, whom they co-parent following the divorce. There are nothing other comments on social media to indicate that the pair have any more of a familial relationship than exes. While Scrappy has responded, Bambi is yet to add her own comments to the situation. This is an developing story and we’ll have any updates as and when they emerge.

Momma Dee Blasts Bambi For Lying About Dixon & Scrappy

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However, the exes are never far from drama. Bambi went after Erica Dixon after Dixon and Scrappy vacationed in Hawaii. She did this by shading Scrappy, saying that he invited her and her kids first and that Dixon was essentially his backup option. Bambi went on to say that Scrappy “gets what he wants” and he’ll hop from woman to woman to get it. Bambi has long seen Dixon as a rival, given their shared history with Scrappy.

Furthermore, Momma Dee, Scrappy’s mother, and proud Bambi hater, called cap on Bambi’s claims. Dee argued that Bambi’s story made no sense as the Hawaiian vacation was to celebrate Dixon’s birthday. Therefore, Scrappy would have never invited Bambi in the first place. “She’s a lie, she don’t even know the truth. The more she lie, the more big her gums get,” Momma Dee noted.

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Air Jordan 1 Mid SE “Metallic Silver” Official Photos

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The Air Jordan 1 Mid SE, renowned for its timeless style, will impress with the upcoming “Metallic Silver” colorway. This classic sneaker is not just popular on the basketball court but is a go-to choice for everyday wear. The new silver shade brings a touch of glamour, making it a must-have for fashion-conscious sneaker lovers. The iconic Jordan logo adds a touch of authenticity to the design, capturing the essence of this legendary sneaker. Sneaker enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the release of the “Metallic Silver” edition, ready to add a dash of style to their collection.

Whether you’re into streetwear or just want a versatile and fashionable shoe, the Air Jordan 1 Mid SE has you covered. Stay tuned for the drop and get ready to elevate your style with the Air Jordan 1 Mid SE in “Metallic Silver.” It’s not just a sneaker; it’s a fashion statement that blends classic appeal with a contemporary twist. Overall, you can step out with confidence and shine in the crowd with this sleek and stylish addition to the Air Jordan legacy.

“Metallic Silver” Air Jordan 1 Mid SE

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The sneakers feature a grey semi-translucent rubber sole and a clean white midsole. Next, white leather constructs the base of the uppers, with metallic silver leather overlays that add a flash to the shoes. Also, a metallic silver Nike Swoosh is found on the sides. Next, white laces and grey Jumpman branding complete the sneakers. Finally, it’s important to mention that Nike is releasing these sneakers exclusively in WMNS, indicating that only women’s sizing will be available.

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Kicks On Fire reports that the Air Jordan 1 Mid SE “Metallic Silver” is going to drop in the Summer of 2024. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $135 when they are released. Let us know what you think of this sneaker, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. We will be sure to bring you the biggest releases from the biggest brands.