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Nicki Minaj’s Alleged Alias Revealed Amid $106K Hotel Tab Dispute

Aron A. — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:26:41 +0000

Nicki Minaj really knows how to rack up a bill, according to new court documents. Per All Hip Hop, a company called 24/7 Production that said they assisted with several Nicki Minaj performances has filed receipts to court after accusing the rapper of failing to reimburse them for expenses or properly compensate them for their efforts.

Among the expenses is Nicki’s $103,730 hotel bill, and statements from 24/7 Production CEO Michael John Davies Pryer and a Langley Hotel folio reportedly reveal the alias she uses when checking in: Tori Spaulding.

Per a sworn filing, the folio listed her as “Tori Spaulding” and showed a payment of $9,500 a night during a seven-night stay at the Langley Hotel in New York. The stay also included staff and crew with four additional rooms, each reservation reading “Routed From Spaulding Tori” and shared under the same master account.

Her Four Seasons suite in Fort Lauderdale racked up to $25,197.85, including separate rooms for her stylist and security, on top of the $3,800 a night for her room.

Nicki Minaj $275K Lawsuit

24/7 Production said they worked on the production for her performances at Jingle Ball in Atlanta and Chicago back in 2023, and were behind her Pink Friday 2 launch in New York City. They said they expected to get reimbursed for the $255K they used to pay for transportation, lighting, sound, security, and hotel accommodations for the work in NYC. 24/7 Production also claimed they didn’t see any money from the $650K that Pink Friday Productions LLC, Nicki’s company, made from the pair of Jingle Ball shows.

Pryer stated in his filing that Nicki personally approved the budget and that there is written confirmation of the debt from her team.

Nicki’s attorneys said that she never signed anything with 24/7, adding that she shouldn’t be held personally accountable for the bills under her company’s name. In July, they asked to remove her from the suit, describing it as “an ill-advised attempt to sue a famous deep-pocket.”

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Cardi B Responds After Fans Misinterpret Lyrics To New Song Snippet

Alexander Cole — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:04:16 +0000

Cardi B knows how to stir things up on social media. That was certainly the case on Monday evening as she previewed a brand-new song for her fans. It’s been almost a year since the release of Am I The Drama?, and the fans have been eager to hear more, especially when you factor in all she’s been through as of late.

However, the new song snippet has proven to be a bit controversial, thanks to the lyric: “a n**** can’t trap me, I won’t keep it.” Fans immediately assumed that this meant Cardi B would get an abortion if she became pregnant again.

This interpretation of the lyric subsequently led to debates and discourse on social media. This morning, Cardi B had to step in to set the record straight.

Cardi B Previews A New Song

Cardi B previews new music. pic.twitter.com/SS0SQ7olwC
— Pop Base (@PopBase) July 28, 2026

In her response, which can be viewed below, Cardi assured fans that they are misinterpreting what she is trying to say. She is simply stating that “it” is not the baby, but the relationship. She won’t stay with a man just because she has a child with him. It’s certainly a lyric that is consistent with her history. As it stands, she is not in a relationship with Stefon Diggs or Offset.

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Cardi B has certainly been under the microscope as of late. For instance, her recent dates with the likes of Maduka Okoye have been debated and speculated on. For now, it appears as though Cardi is just having a bit of fun and enjoying being single.

As for this latest song preview, it remains to be seen if and when this track will drop.

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Azealia Banks Declares A$AP Rocky The Worst Rapper Of All Time

Aron A. — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:57:38 +0000

Azealia Banks probably won’t ever let go of her beef with A$AP Rocky. It’s been a largely one-sided feud that Banks has egged on for over a decade at this point. Her disdain for his talents as an MC has constantly been brought up whenever she’s had the opportunity to dunk on him.

Most recently, DJ Vlad opened up dialogue on X surrounding who the worst rapper of all time is. The comments ranged from Iggy Azalea to Lil B, Soulja Boy, Silkk The Shocker, and more. However, Azealia Banks quickly added the Harlem rapper’s name to the mix, writing, “Asap Rocky for sure.”

Asap Rocky for sure https://t.co/JjeeGYV3mi
— AZEALIA BANKS (@iiwasinthee212) July 27, 2026

Unfortunately for her, it didn’t seem like many of her fans agreed with her assessment, and several of them accused her of being obsessed with him. One fan wrote, “Azealia been obsessed with Rocky for years and that man pays her absolutely no mind. It’s hilarious .” Another added, “Mind u, u have been obsessed with this dude for years! If u expecting for him to answer u, it’s never gonna happen. He gives no fu*k abt u .”

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Azealia Banks Revisits A$AP Rocky Beef

This isn’t even the first time this year that she’s expressed his issues about Rocky. After Complex listed him at #40 on their list of 50 Greatest New York Rappers list, Banks not only said she’s “better than ASAP Rocky,” she also called for Complex to be defunded. That alone sparked its own debate.

Whether or not A$AP Rocky ever responds to Azealia Banks has yet to be seen. After all, he’s a father of three who just wrapped up tour and has teased the possibility of a deluxe edition to his most recent album. We will keep you posted on any more updates regarding their feud.

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Yella Beezy Songs To Be Used In Mo3 Murder-For-Hire Trial

Alexander Cole — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:40:19 +0000

Judge Chika Anyiam made a significant ruling in court on Monday ahead of Yella Beezy’s murder-for-hire trial. Yella Beezy is accused of hiring Kewon White to murder rapper Mo3. Now, a couple of Yella Beezy’s songs can be used as evidence of the alleged crime.

Yella Beezy and his legal team had been fighting to keep rap lyrics out of the courtroom. However, Judge Anyiam has ruled that Yella Beezy’s songs “Keep It In The Streets” and “On Ya Head” can be used by the prosecution.

Furthermore, the Mo3 song “2 Nineteen” can also be presented as evidence. The song touches on the shooting of Mo3’s associate, Roylee Pete.

According to XXL, songs aren’t the only thing that can be used as evidence. Social media posts from Mo3 and Yella Beezy can be used. Furthermore, Beezy’s VladTV interview from seven years ago can also be used.

Yella Beezy Gets Some Bad News

Jan 20, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Entertainer and rapper Yella Beezy sits courtside during the first half of the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Kewon White, the man accused of killing Mo3, is set to go to trial on August 24. Yella Beezy’s trial will take place soon after.

During the fight to keep rap lyrics out of the court, Beezy’s legal team brought in Dr. Erik Nielson. The University of Richmond professor has expertise in the area of rap lyrics and their history of being used in court. It was here that he made an argument against them being permissible.

“People found rap lyrics to be far more literal than the exact same lyrics characterized as country,” Dr. Nielson explained. “If they’re saying, ‘I did this or I did that’ … it can sound like a straight confession. It’s a perfect way to send people to jail for something they did not do.”

This sets a bad precedent for freedom of speech in hip-hop. Allowing lyrics to be used is a slippery slope. Unfortunately, for Yella Beezy, the decision appears to be final.

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Lil Durk Files To Have Text Message Removed From Upcoming Trial

Alexander Cole — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:10:48 +0000

Lil Durk has just three weeks before his murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles. Overall, this is a massive trial for not just Durk, but hip-hop as a whole. Fans will be watching intently, and there is already more than enough controversy to go around.

Recently, Durk actually scored a huge win. After the prosecution tried to add Chicago and Atlanta-based allegations to the case at the last-minute, Durk was able to get the allegations removed. The judge even scolded the prosecution for attempting dirty tricks.

Now, Durk’s legal team, including Drew Finding and Brian Steel, are attempting to get some evidence removed from the record. According to AllHipHop, there is an alleged text message from 2021 that has turned up as part of the case.

However, Durk’s legal team contends that the text message had been in the custody of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation since July 2021. Durk was the victim of a home invasion during that time, with his legal team saying his phone was “unlawfully seized” during the ensuing investigation.

Lil Durk Trial Starts August 20th

May 2, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago rapper Lil Durk attends a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Los Angeles Angels at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports.

“There is no good reason that the government should have waited until one month before trial to seek a warrant for evidence that has been in law enforcement’s custody since 2021,” Durk’s legal team wrote in their filing.

The judge has yet to make a ruling on this latest request. However, it is clear that Durk is keeping the fight alive in the days leading up to the trial.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more updates from the Lil Durk situation.

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Tay Keith’s Large Estate Detailed in New Court Docs

Aron A. — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:44:51 +0000

It’s still hard to believe that Tay Keith passed away. The legendary producer behind some of our favorite songs of the past decade was found dead by police in his Nashville apartment during a welfare check. Although the investigation still hasn’t determined the cause, his estate is currently getting his affairs in order.

Court documents filed following his death have now revealed the scope of the estate he left behind, including luxury vehicles, real estate, music rights and business interests. According to TMZ, a family member has been appointed administrator of the estate after the producer died without leaving a will. The documents state that Tay Keith, born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, was unmarried and had no children at the time of his death, nor did he leave a will.

The estate includes a range of valuable assets, such as bank and money market accounts, a Mercedes-Maybach and a Lamborghini. It also lists a 50 per cent ownership interest in a home in Memphis, a stake in Shadow Tequila, a 50 per cent interest in a recording and engineering studio, as well as his music publishing interests, trademark, music catalogue and future royalty income.

The administrator told the court she intends to work closely with Tay Keith’s record label and music publishing partners to ensure royalty payments and other revenue generated by his catalogue are properly collected and managed on behalf of the estate.

Tay Keith’s Legacy

Tay Keith died on June 18, 2026, at the age of 29. He was best known for producing hit records for some of the biggest stars, including Drake, Beyonce, Travis Scott, and numerous other artists. His signature production style helped shape a generation of rap music and earned him widespread recognition throughout the industry.

We will keep you on any further updates surrounding Tay Keith’s death.

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Get Some – Song by TyriqueOrDie

Alexander Cole — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:38:38 +0000

TyriqueOrDie has been putting on for Toronto as of late. His most recent song, “6IXSIDE,” elicited some positive attention, and now, he is back for more. With his EP, This Feels Electric, dropping soon, the artist has delivered the exciting new single, “Get Some.” With this single, TyriqueOrDie takes a dance music approach to rap. We get some electronic production, as well as catchy flows that make for an interesting listen. It is clear that TyriqueOrDie has a firm grasp of his sound, and he is not afraid to experiment with it.

Release Date: July 24, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: This Feels Electric

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LA – Song by Blu & Sndtrak

Alexander Cole — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:14:51 +0000

Earlier this year, Blu teamed up with Exile for the album, Time Heals Everything. Blu is keeping himself busy, as he and producer Sndtrak announced a joint album dropping on September 4, LA. Sndtrak is a 9th Wonder affiliate who has worked with some of the biggest names in rap. He and Blu got to showcase their chemistry on their latest effort, “LA,” which just so happens to be the album’s title track. Considering the artists involved, you can imagine that this is just quality work, through and through. Sndtrak’s production is tight and gritty with syncopated rhythms. Meanwhile, Blu delivers dope bars about Los Angeles and the West Coast. There is some real energy here, and we are excited for the full album.

Release Date: July 28, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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STEP2DIS – Song by Nettspend

Alexander Cole — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:05:30 +0000

Nettspend is an artist who broke out at a young age. Consequently, he still has a long way to go before coming into his own. His sound has been developing, and the results have been interesting, to say the least. Perhaps the best example of this is his latest SoundCloud release, “STEP2DIS.” Overall, this is one of Nettspend’s noisier songs to date. From the distorted production that bounces around your ears to the overcooked autotune, this is a song that can be difficult to take in. That said, it’s cool to see Nettspend experiment and take his sound to its extremes.

Release Date: July 28, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

him · STEP2DIS

Quotable Lyrics from STEP2DIS

Comin’ in, comin’ in hot (Woo, oh yeah, yeah)
Oh-oh, they comin’ in hot (Go)
Yeah, fully out, fishy fully out
This bitch fully out, this bitch fully out, yeah

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Latto Leaves Fans In Complete Awe After Showing Off Her Bikini Body

Alexander Cole — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:54:35 +0000

Latto has had a massive year so far. Of course, she gave birth to her first child with 21 Savage. Furthermore, she dropped the new album, Big Mama, which recently came with a Doja Cat music video for the song, “Okayyy.”

The artist is set to embark on a tour with Doja Cat, and there is no doubt that the fans are excited to watch her perform these new songs. In the midst of all of this, Latto has been living her best life. She even posted some thirst traps on Instagram, which elicited a strong response from 21. As it turns out, he’s ready for baby number two.

Latto’s thirst-trapping ways certainly had the internet talking over the weekend. While sailing the waters in St. Tropez, the artist took a video of herself in a bikini and a life vest. Her bikini body and curves were on full display, and the post immediately took off.

Latto On The Gram

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There are currently 724,000 likes on the post, as well as countless comments filled with fire and heart eye emojis. Fans can’t help themselves, and neither can Latto’s most famous friends, whose comments can be found at the top of the post.

Latto has always made fans feel this way. One can just look at the reactions to the “Okayyy” music video to see what we are talking about. Clearly, Latto is having herself some fun right now, and it is certainly well deserved.

Let us know if you will be going to watch Latto on tour this Fall, in the comments below.

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