SOURCE SPORTS: Atlanta Falcons Host Star-Studded Celebration for 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

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Atlanta Falcons Host Star-Studded Celebration for 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, the Atlanta Falcons are set to host a monumental event featuring a legendary lineup of artists.

Icons like Jermaine Dupri, CeeLo, Big Boi, Ludacris, T.I., Jeezy, Quavo, and more will take the stage as the Falcons go head-to-head with division rivals, the New Orleans Saints, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 26.

“We are extremely excited to celebrate this milestone and invite fans and the entire Atlanta community to join us,” said Tameka Rish, senior vice president of fan and associate experience at AMB Sports and Entertainment. “The hip-hop community and the Atlanta Falcons have forged a close relationship since the early nineties, influenced by the drafting of Deion Sanders. Artists such as Jermaine Dupri, Andre 3000, Big Boi, Ludacris and T.I. rose to prominence during the era of Michael Vick’s top-selling number 7 jersey across all sports.”

“This is a relationship that has not only endured but flourished, reflecting Atlanta’s continued significance in the hip-hop world. Our ongoing collaboration with artists like Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Quavo, Pastor Troy and the broader hip-hop community remains a top priority, as it embodies our profound dedication to the culture of Atlanta and our commitment to unity.”

The Falcons, renowned for their No. 1 ranking in overall gameday satisfaction in the NFL’s Voice of the Fan 2022, aim to merge the fervor of football with stellar entertainment. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the 12:30 p.m. pre-game show honoring over 60 Atlanta artists spanning five decades. Collaborating with Entertainment Creative Director DL Warfield, the Falcons will showcase special visuals, creating a 360 experience, and offer limited-edition hip-hop-inspired merchandise for purchase on game day.

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The NYPD Said It’s Not Investigating Diddy For Sexual Assault And Explained The Mistake

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A spokesperson for the New York Police Department has contradicted a report this week that Sean “Diddy” Combs is being investigated for sexual assault after he was sued by his former girlfriend Cassie for rape and abuse.

Apparently, a member of the department told TMZ that there is an open, restricted-access case under the name Sean Combs, which many took to mean that Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, was under criminal investigation. The timing of the account led to the natural assumption it had to do with Cassie’s lawsuit, which was filed on Thursday (November 16) in a Manhattan federal court.

However, TMZ now reports that NYPD denies such an investigation. A statement reads:

Yesterday, a member of the NYPD’s public information office erroneously told a reporter about the apparent existence of an active case file containing the name ‘Sean Combs.’ There is no such investigation, at present. Further, the release of such information is not consistent with the internal policies of the office of the Deputy Commissioner, Public Information. The NYPD always treats allegations of sexual assault and rape extremely seriously, and urges anyone who has been a victim to file a police report so that support and services can be offered to survivors and a comprehensive investigation can be conducted.

TMZ said it also contacted law enforcement in Los Angeles and Miami but reported that “no police report has been filed as it pertains to Cassie or Diddy, and no investigation has been launched.”

Cassie’s lawsuit alleged that Diddy not only raped her in 2018, but also beat her repeatedly throughout their 10-year relationship and even threatened to blow up Kid Cudi’s car after he found out the two were romantically linked. Cudi later confirmed his car really did blow up in his driveway.

Tyler The Creator Demands Better Music Journalism While Coining The Most Hilarious Description Of ‘Hot Ones’ Ever

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Whenever Tyler The Creator and Nardwuar link up, there’s always going to be some gold to mine. In his latest interview with the Canadian host, which they shot at Camp Flog Gnaw recently, Tyler deplores the gimmicky state of music journalism while coining what is possibly the funniest description of the show Hot Ones ever. Sneaker Shopping also catches a stray in the interview, which you can watch in full above.

While talking about how much he loves talking about music, Tyler wonders at fans’ reticence to take in such conversation in comparison to interview shows with wild hooks. Lamenting that so much music journalism is about beef and gossip, he says, “We need to get back to talking about music. We need to stop going sneaker shopping or f*cking deep-throating hot wings for an hour. Talk about your album, talk about music, talk about the 15 songs you guys have spent time and gotten mixed and mastered and put your heart into and produced… when the album comes out and it sells 2 copies, everyone is confused – but they don’t want to talk about the music, they’d rather eat chicken wings and sneaker shop.”

Tyler’s passion comes from a genuine place; he legitimately seems worried that the devaluing of music could lead to a place where the music isn’t worth making or listening to. However, perhaps in an object illustration of just what he was talking about, only the comments above were broken out on social media, prompting him to hit his Instagram Story to clear a few things up.

“In the interview i shared a thought about the lack of journalism in music,” he wrote, “and used ‘hot ones’ as one of two examples.”

it comes off as having so much disdain towards the show which i dont, but really it was to be used as a broader example that popped in my head while trying to make the point. i could’ve said one of the (podcasts/ outlets that really pushes the more negative stuff but in that moment i didn’t. so sean [Evans, the host of Hot Ones] you didn’t really deserve the energy that comes off, wasnt my intention at all although “deep throating chicken” sounds hilarious to me. i am highly opinionated and outspoken so it comes off as my usual “complaining” ( like everyone else does, mines just gets shared more than the regular poster or comment, even if most of the video is me giving praise and showing gratitude to a multitude of things, that’s not what’s gonna get shared or spoken about). this will most likely get lost while the clip continues to get tossed around, but at least a few of you will see this. won’t change much since it’s out but yeah. really wish i used a different example, you seem like a sweet ol lady

Hey look, I don’t always agree with T, but in this case… He’s absolutely right (and I’m not just saying that because my job is almost entirely dependent on me writing about music and people actually LOOKING at what I wrote). Music fans complain (rightly) about the focus on gossip and poor sourcing in music journalism today, but then click on SayCheeseTV and TheShadeRoom for their music news. Seems counterproductive to me. We (journalists and artists alike) get into this because we love music and we love talking about music. The cynicism and commercialism that is slowly sucking the soul out of everything can be fought, but only if we all care enough (that includes you readers and viewers) to do it.

(He’s also got a point about releasing music on Tuesdays again, but you can watch the interview for that too).

Amber Rose On Wiz Khalifa Breakup: “I Cried For Three Years Straight”

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When it comes to previous couples turned friendly duos, Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa are a prime example to admire within the realm of hip-hop. Sure, things aren’t squeaky-clean perfect, but their coparenting bond, love for each other, and admission of their wrongs is a wholesome contrast to their split. During a recent interview with Adam22 and Lena The Plug on No Jumper, the model explained how their breakup was very hard for her. Not only was it a long process, but you can tell that it was also born out of mutual love and an acknowledgement that things just weren’t going to work.

“With Wiz, I cried for, like, three years straight [following the split],” Amber Rose recalled. The three were discussing how letting go of relationships is sometimes easy, something that people look forward to, or something that folks relish in the moment. But she explained that things weren’t that simple for them, especially since they had a child to take care of that elongated the leftover feelings and healing process. “No, for Wiz, for sure. That was the love of my life. That’s why I said I can’t apply that to Wiz. But yeah, I cried for, I used to just sit in the shower and be like, f**k.”

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Amber Rose Details Hardship Of Wiz Khalifa Breakup: Watch

Meanwhile, this is part of what Wiz Khalifa said of his relationship with Amber Rose during a recent Drink Champs appearance. “We’re like the ideal couple, even though we’re not together,” he explained. “We share the most beautiful thing in life, we have a kid. We got great memories, we were married. So everything we did was out of pure love, you know what I’m saying? We planned on being with each other forever. But, you know, that s**t gets difficult. And I think with marriage, with legal marriage, it kind of sucks because that has to be the end of something when that’s over. But I think we’re proving that it’s not the end of everything, even when that legal s**t is over.

“He gets to enjoy both of us together,” the Taylor Gang boss remarked. “He doesn’t see us separately. That’s really important. My parents were divorced since I was 2, and I had both of them in my life. Love my mother, love my dad, but they can’t be in the same room together, and that’s not good for a kid. And it’s not their fault because they probably didn’t grow up seeing the best functioning anything. But we gotta break that and we gotta be better for our f***ing kids.” For more news and the latest updates on Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose, come back to HNHH.

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E-40 Comes Out With First LP In Three Years With “Rule Of Thumb: Rule 1”

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California is home to some of the greatest rappers of all time. A lot of them possess some of the most influence as well. One of the MCs that has tremendous effect, is E-40. His identity is well-documented up until this point.

Recently, 40 has had a lot to celebrate. The Vallejo native was enshrined into the culture of the city for the effect he has had since he was born there. Because of the legacy he has created for himself, a street was named after him. In fact, it was the neighborhood he grew up in. The city named it E-40 Way and they also gave him the key. He has even more to be happy about with the release of his new album.

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Listen To Rule Of Thumb: Rule 1 By E-40

E-40 is back in album mode for the first time in three years. He put out a handful of singles ahead of the tape’s release. However, only one of them made the cut. That track was “High-End” with Philthy Rich, Gucci Mane, and the recently freed B.G. Check out the new LP on all of your favorite DSPs.

What are your initial thoughts on this brand-new album from E-40, Rule of Thumb: Rule 1? Where does this album rank for you, amongst the rest of his discography? Is he the best rapper to be born in California? 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 breaking news around E-40, as well as all of the best album drops.

Rule of Thumb: Rule 1 Tracklist:

  1. Lift It
  2. AYE!
  3. Does That Make Sense
  4. GPS (feat. Larry June & Clyde Carson)
  5. The Game
  6. Bay Warren Buffet
  7. High-End (feat. Philthy Rich, Gucci Mane & B.G.)
  8. Off Dat Mob
  9. Green Light (feat. B Legit)
  10. Water (feat. Larussell)
  11. Show You How To Do It (feat. O.T. Genasis, Zoe Osama, & G5)
  12. Billionaire Dreams
  13. Pickin Up What I’m Puttin Down
  14. Lemme Go (feat. Too $hort & Mistah Fab)
  15. I’m just Spazzin
  16. It’s Complicated (feat. Stresmatic)
  17. Pressure (feat. Bosko)
  18. Succaz (feat. Trae the Truth)
  19. Get My Life Right (feat. YoungBoy Never Broke Again)
  20. Stop Actin Like a Weirdo)
  21. The Bay (feat. Turf Talk)
  22. Lovin Somebody (feat. OTIS)
  23. Dose of Game (feat. Mike Marshall)

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New Music Friday: OutKast’s Andre 3000 Returns With Solo Album, ‘New Blue Sun’ & More

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After a long wait, music fans have been treated to an exciting week of new releases. Andre 3000 finally drops his debut solo album, New Blue Sun, Drake released an extended version of his latest album called Scary Hours 3, Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz blessed fans with a new joint project, and more.

3 Stacks Is Back!

Andre 3000, one-half of the iconic duo OutKast, has surprised fans with his debut solo album, New Blue Sun. 

This album marks his first solo project after a remarkable 17-year break from releasing music. However, instead of showcasing his rap skills, the Atlanta rap legend focuses on his musical versatility by playing the flute and other wind instruments throughout the album. 

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Drake Isn’t Done Yet

Drizzy dropped a surprise extended version of his latest album, For All The Dogs, titled For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition. The extended version features six brand new songs by the rap superstar, including the track “Evil Ways” featuring fellow rap superstar J. Cole. 

Lil Wayne x  2 Chainz

Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz have reunited to deliver their joint album, Welcome To Collegrove 2. 

This highly anticipated sequel to their 2016 project, Collegrove, consists of 21 tracks and boasts an impressive lineup of featured artists, including 21 Savage, Rick Ross, Usher, Fabolous,  and Marsha Ambrosius.

Tory Lanez Makes Waves From Behind Bars

Tory Lanez dropped the deluxe version of his 1980s-inspired album, Alone At Prom, which originally came out in 2021. The deluxe version contains 10 songs and also has a feature from Trippie Redd. 

Lil Durk & OTF: ‘Nightmares In The Trenches’

Chicago rapper Lil Durk and his label, Only The Family(OTF) dropped their joint mixtape Nightmares In The Trenches. The mixtape contains 11 songs and it will have features by Rob49, Icewear Vezzo, YTB Fatt, and others. 

Busta Rhymes Drops ‘Blockbusta’ Tracklist

New York rap legend Busta Rhymes has shared his tracklist for his upcoming album, Blockbusta.

The album contains 19 tracks and has a star-studded featured artists list of Burna Boy, Coi Leray, BIA, Chris Brown, Shenseea, Kodak Black, and others. Blockbusta is set to release on November 24.

E-40’s Rule of Thumb: Rule 1

Bay Area rap legend E-40 dropped his 26th studio album titled Rule of Thumb: Rule 1. The album contains 23 songs and has features from artists such as Larry June, Too $hort, Gucci MAne, NBA Youngboy and others. 

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Danny Brown Drops A New Project

Detroit rapper Danny Brown dropped his sixth studio album titled Quaranta. The album contains 11 songs and features production from The Alchemist. This is the second project of 2023 for Brown who worked with rapper JPEGMAFIA on their joint album, Scaring the Hoes.

42 Dugg Releases ‘Spindatbac’

Detroit rapper 42 Dugg released his single “Spindatbac” which is the first single he has released since his release from prison in October 2023. In a preview on his Twitter (X) account, he was in the studio with rappers J. Cole and Westside Gunn. 

Key Glock’s ‘Monaco Freestyle’

On Nov. 11, Memphis rapper Key Glock released his single “Monaco Freestyle,” after previously teasing the song on his social media. The song cover is a drawing of Key Glock walking a goat.

Jay Rock Is ‘Still That Way’ Feat. Bongo ByTheWay

Los Angeles rapper Jay Rock released the song and video for his new single “Still That Way,” featuring Bongo ByTheWay. The video included Jay Rock and friends riding through a desert in various cars and rapping on a makeshift set of his Los Angeles neighborhood, Watts. 

Paul Wall x That Mexican OT

Houston rap legend Paul Wall is back with another single release ahead of his upcoming album via Oiler Mobb/ONErpm. “Covered In Ice” features fellow Texan rapper, That Mexican OT. 

Big Scarr’s Posthumous Music Video

Big Scarr‘s music video for “Fantastic” was released on November 16. The video was the last one that he shot, the late Memphis rapper died on December 22, 2022, from an accidental drug overdose.  

October London Shares ‘The Greatest Gift’

Rising R&B sensation October London has released his Christmas album, The Greatest Gift. The album was released via Death Row Records/gamma. Channeling the romantic side of Christmas, October London’s smooth and sultry vocals shine throughout the 10-track album. 

Yung Esckimo Drops ‘Blue Magic’

New York City rapper Yung Esckimo released his new single “Blue Magic,” the title track for his forthcoming EP Blue Magic, which is set to arrive this fall via SCAM Inc. The track follows the project’s lead single “The Code.”

SOHH Fam, check out these new projects from your favorite artists, and have a great weekend!

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