According to TMZ, a Nov. 29, 2023 email from a member of Minaj’s team called the allowance “extremely low” and estimated that the week would cost at least twice as much. The message reportedly warned that hotels and transportation alone could consume the full amount.

The internal budget discussion included $18,000 for six days of photography and videography, along with $4,200 for tailoring during the same period. Travel was another concern. One email questioned whether Minaj’s son would be traveling with her and said her usual flight rider already cost more than $2,000 per leg, making a $10,000 travel allowance difficult to work with.

Those emails are now evidence in a lawsuit brought by 24/7 Productions, the live events company that worked on Minaj’s 2023 Jingle Ball appearances and the New York promotion surrounding Pink Friday 2.

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Pink Friday 2 Expenses Are At The Center Of A Lawsuit

24/7 Productions sued Minaj and Pink Friday Productions in March, claiming it advanced more than $275,000 for expenses tied to the work and was never reimbursed. The company says Minaj’s team approved the budgets beforehand and that it handled production and logistics connected to the appearances. The case remains active in New York Supreme Court.

Minaj has pushed back on being held personally responsible. In July, she asked the court to dismiss her from the case individually, arguing that the agreement at issue was between 24/7 Productions and Pink Friday Productions LLC. She argues that any alleged debt belongs to the company, not her personally.

The new emails do not establish who ultimately owes the disputed money, but they offer a rare look at the expectations surrounding a major album rollout. Pink Friday 2 debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in December 2023, and its accompanying tour later became the highest-grossing tour by a woman in Rap at the time.

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Meek took to social media to say that Akademiks was a negative force in the culture. Furthermore, he professed that he was looking for Ak’s home so they could have a conversation. Akademiks then posted photos of his gun stash as a warning. This morning, Akademiks continued to go at Meek, and even posted private DMs.

This afternoon, Meek gave his side of the story. He claims Ak is the one who has been messaging him non-stop. He also called the commentator “mentally crazy.”

“This guy is messaging me all day clipping a 1000 videos a day … I said something to him 5 days ago about being the gas lighter to petty rap beefs with the streets… he’s been messaging me posting clips and doing stuff 5 days straight, I been off it he’s mentally crazy,” Meek wrote.

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Meek Mill Speaks Out

The rapper went on to say that Akademiks is manipulating people through clipping. He also said that Ak thinks he can control all of the people he has issues with, Meek included.

“I’m Mad he think he can control me through a desktop,” Meek continued. “you have a media Socail platform bro…. after the Kendrick and drake beef clipping has been exposed .. stupid people still believe it.. it’s just one source of marketing not the divinci code.”

Akademiks responded to all of this by suggesting Meek Mill was “off his meds.” He then went on to post more DMs in which Meek wished for Akademiks to get cancer and die.

Once again, it has become crystal clear that there is no love lost between these two, and that will probably never change.

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This past week, Pinkchyu was back in the spotlight as Drake premiered his “FOMO” livestream. During the visual for “Princess,” Drake could be seen taking the content creator on a date. He took her to a few Toronto landmarks, including Medieval Times.

Once again, Drake was accused of not acting his age. It’s the criticism that everyone seems to go with these days, but it’s clear that Drake simply does not care. In fact, he and Pinkchyu dropped some behind-the-scenes footage of their date, and Drizzy found himself having some fun at his own expense.

In the video below, Drake can be heard begging Pinkchyu to call him a “good boy.” Eventually, she does it, and Drake celebrates with a fist pump before walking away.

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Drake Is A Comedian

Needless to say, Drake doesn’t really care about taking himself seriously. He just wants to have fun and do whatever he feels like doing. People are going to have their opinions of him, regardless, so might as well poke the bear, so to speak.

That said, the fans are interested to see what he does next. A lot of new music was shown off during the “FOMO” livestream. This has led to album speculation, although nothing has been confirmed.

Let us know what you thought of the “FOMO” stream in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Quite simply, “FOMO” was the perfect name for the film. If you didn’t catch it live, you missed out. While some pirated clips are making their way throughout social media, it remains true that the entire stream is going to be difficult to watch via normal channels.

This scarcity has allowed Drake to create even more hype for himself. He is in full marketing mode this year, and it appears as though this strategy has actually paid off quite handsomely.

We say that because, according to Kurrco, Drake is back at number one on Spotify’s Global Top Artists chart. He took the top spot from none other than Bad Bunny.

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Drake Returns To The Top

Throughout the “FOMO” short film, we got to listen to some new Drake music. There were songs with Yeat and Don Toliver, which is enough to get any hip-hop fan excited. The music sounded focused, and it didn’t appear as though the tracks were leftovers.

Going into the final quarter of 2026, one has to wonder if Drake is going to be able to keep the pressure up. One also has to wonder if a new album is on the horizon. If so, then there is no doubt who the rap MVP of 2026 will be.

Were you a fan of the “FOMO” stream? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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On Friday, he will be releasing his eight-part docuseries with Rick Rubin on HBO MAX. JAŸ-Z In 8 is supposed to examine Hov’s creative process and the stories behind some of the biggest songs in his catalog.

In fact, the entire list of songs that will be broken down has been released online. It’s a solid marketing tactic, especially for those who are on the fence about tuning in. If you see your favorite song on here, you might be more inclined to watch. You can see that aforementioned list of songs below.

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JAŸ-Z Is Showing Off the Creative Process

JAŸ-Z To Break Down These Songs:

• DYNASTY INTRO
• MEET THE PARENTS
• CAN’T KNOCK THE HUSTLE
• WHAT MORE CAN I SAY
• BROOKLYN’S FINEST
• I LOVE THE DOUGH
• WHAT MORE CAN I SAY
• LYRICAL EXERCISE
• THIS CAN’T BE LIFE
• YOU MUST LOVE ME
• 4:44
• WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN
• ALLURE
• WHERE I’M FROM
• JAIL WITH YE
• IGNORANT SHIT WITH BEANIE SIGEL
• HOVI BABY
• KILL JAY-Z
• 99 PROBLEMS
• THREAT
• DEAD PRESIDENTS II
• PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
• THE STORY OF OJ
• NO CHURCH IN THE WILD
• FAMILY FEUD
• LEGACY
• NEW YORK (CONCEPT DE PARIS)

Let us know if you are excited for the JAŸ-Z In 8 docuseries in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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Recently, Cardi B and Offset have been subjected to the rumor mill, as some people have suggested that the two are hooking up behind the scenes. It is one of those unsubstantiated rumors you see get espoused on social media all the time.

Well, Cardi sees everything, and she was not a fan of the narrative that was circulating in her name. So much so that she revealed the truth on her X account, before deleting the tweet entirely.

“Never in your life never in THIS life,” Cardi wrote. “mf’ers could go through that man text, phone, whatever… NEVER would you catch me doing that. I don’t flirt, I don’t give no inch of possibility. Sh*t put a private investigator on me and I put that on my kids life in the name of Jesus!!!”

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Cardi B Is Not Amused By Offset Rumors

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So there you have it. Cardi B is not hooking up with Offset. This was probably obvious to most people, but of course, some people sure do love stirring the pot online.

At this time, Cardi B appears to be living the single life. While the rapper went on a few dates with Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye, it does not appear as though things have progressed between the two.

As for Offset, he is set to drop a new song tonight called “Something I Need.”

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Release Date: September 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Release Date: September 17, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from This Thing Of Ours

Made my first hundred from up out the jars
Standin’ on my own two feet right in front the store
Push to start, got out my feelings, then hopped into the car
The Wraith ceilings, come from a city where we don’t see the stars

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Artists like Blocboy JB, Drake, and many others came out with Tay Keith tributes soon after his passing. These tributes were just further proof of the impact the artist had on the music world. It also showed the impact he had with his collaborators on a more personal and human level.

According to TMZ, Tay Keith’s cause of death has been revealed. The Nashville Medical Examiner’s Office released findings from their autopsy. The artist reportedly died of an overdose and had Ketamine, as well as mitragynine, in his system. The latter of these is an ingredient that can be found in Kratom.

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RIP Tay Keith

As TMZ reports, it is unclear if Tay Keith had access to Kratom, or if he came into contact with it through another drug. Regardless of what transpired, it does not change the fact that his death is a major tragedy.

Sexyy Red was one of the attendees at Tay Keith’s funeral. She posted photos from the event and proclaimed that the producer will never be forgotten. It was a painful reminder of just how quickly things can change, and how fragile life can sometimes be.

Tay Keith’s legacy will live on in the music, and the lives he was able to touch in the process.

RIP Tay Keith.

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Release Date: September 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Grave Shift

I been mopar fast, almost got a n***a touched
If I spend a roll on it, I can see you in a blunt
I ain’t got no patience whip it like i’m on the run
Outside and I’m angsty cuz’ n****s wanna bust

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