Rock did not find a lot of love with the crowd, as folks booed her in a clip that quickly made the rounds online. Fenix Flexin was also there to perform his viral and controversial hit “Rubberz,” whereas Chrisean was background-dancing for Blue’s set. Tyga performed some big hits like “Rack City,” and he and Blue engaged the crowd with “Free Tory” chants.

Of course, fans also danced and sang along to some of Lanez’s hits as they played in the background, despite the artist himself not being there. The New Boyz also reunited for this concert. We’ll see what other guests pop out for upcoming “Not On Tor” dates in Washington, DC, New Orleans, and Pittsburgh, with folks expecting announcements for Toronto and Montreal dates as well.

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Blueface & Tory Lanez

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Blueface’s dynamic with Tory Lanez is very curious, as he previously alleged he hooked up with Megan Thee Stallion after the shooting which sent the Canadian rapper and singer to prison. However, it seems like Blue’s happy to support Lanez despite these comments, as he had also claimed he saw her gunshot wounds.

Elsewhere, Tory Lanez wants justice over his stabbing in jail, as he sued prison authorities for $100 million after last year’s attack. Most recently, prison officials claimed the artist is partially responsible for the attack due to him agreeing to his housing arrangement.

We will see where that situation leads, as many (including Tory himself) continue to call for his freedom and a reversal of his sentence and verdict. Efforts to do so have been unsuccessful so far. But initiatives like the “Not On Tor” tour keep those claims alive via fan engagement, so the controversial pushback will never end.

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Via social media, Ross promoted a partnership he has with SmartCredit.com for finance management, financial literacy, and more. He took some time to troll Fif’s G-Unit Studios efforts in Shreveport, Louisiana, claiming he might need some credit help and money assistance.

“It’s time for me to be the bigger person,” Rozay remarked. “I understand the rough times that Curtis Jackson, you know him as 50 Cent, may be going through. Now, well, I want to say I can imagine what you’re going through. But I really can’t. Your ideas, your concepts you began to build over in Shreveport, and you may have come across some financial difficulties. But I have the answer for you, Curtis Jackson: SmartCredit.com… It’s just what you need, Curtis Jackson.

“You could finish the big G-Unit Studios,” he continued. “I saw those AI images, and they looked amazing. I would love to know who did that for you… And I would love to see you execute your dreams. What brother shouldn’t want to see another brother execute his ideas, his dreams, his passions? You’ve been an extra in a lot of different shows… Imagine owning your own, like Tyler Perry. You don’t have the cash? I can help you right now. SmartCredit.com… To build out that AI drawing that you posted… To build your own studio.”

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50 Cent & Rick Ross Beef

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50 Cent recently talked about his Rick Ross beef, downplaying its seriousness due to his enemy’s past as a correctional officer. Still, while both men belittle each other, they continue to feed their own feud delusions and try to get some promotion and attention out of it.

As for 50 Cent’s G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, this continues to develop, but we haven’t gotten any big updates in a while. We’re sure 50 will respond to Ross eventually when it comes to life.

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Release Date: October 17, 2026

Genre: Christian Rock

Album: Halfway 2 Jesus

Quotable Lyrics from 7 Sins

I was drowning in my sins and did not resurface,
Still be scared to go to church and meet God in person,
That Sunday service, only God can judge me,
I don’t rush that verdict, I lift that burden

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Starting with Eminem and Kid Rock, Aron and I found their “Heal My Faith” collab to be not just musically grueling, but also a betrayal of what Slim Shady has stood for over the past decade. His anti-Trump stances vanished when it came to working with an old friend. While their history makes this a bit more understandable, we found it to reflect an odd, unnecessary, and shallow turn that only dampens any excitement for new music in the future.

Before that, Aron and I talked about Diddy’s prison controversies, whether it’s his alleged contraband or an alleged fight with a Jamaican drug lord. Sadly, this situation has taken some attention away from the accountability and rehabilitation Sean Combs should be focused on behind bars for his crimes and allegations. We believe it shows how power dynamics don’t disappear in jail, arguing about how this has affected other inmates.

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HNHH Live

Later on, Aron and I broke down 50 Cent’s many interesting comments during his Street Fighter press run, specifically about other rappers. He had hot takes on J. Cole, Drake, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, and many others throughout this. Overall, while it’s always at least funny to hear Fif rant and make wild statements, we concluded it’s a reflection of his dominance-obsessed approach to business and music.

As for Young Thug and his recent updates, news of a new album, a YSL RICO documentary, and big business moves from him and Gunna made Aron and I question if he can still be compelling as a solo artist. After all, Slime Language 3 features a new generation, and UY SCUTI already left a sour taste. As huge Thugger fans, we hope we’re wrong about our skepticism.

Aron and I also discussed rapper alter egos that would make for great Halloween costumes this spooky season. We highlighted the late great MF DOOM, Tyler, The Creator’s “IGOR,” Kool Keith’s iconic Doctor Octagon, Nicki Minaj’s Roman, and others.

Finally, as for new music, Aron and I highlighted the specific singles “Bombs” and “Chiltern Firehouse” from Doechii and fakemink and Skepta, respectively. We also shouted out Kevin Holliday (with his Pink Siifu-assisted “Drop Top” single) and H.LLS (with their SamRecks collab “HOUSEPARTY”) for our “On The Come-Up” segment.

Let us know what you think of all these topics in the comments below. Elsewhere, stay logged onto HNHH to rate the new songs and albums we’ve been covering, as well as to stay up to date on our news and feature coverage.

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“These allegations are categorically, unequivocally, and completely denied. There is not one iota of truth to these accusations,” a representative for the artist reportedly told the outlet. The representative also called the legal filing a “manufactured and baseless attempt” to take advantage of Drizzy’s status and notoriety for a cash-grab.

“Drake wrote this song and has no connection or knowledge of this person full stop,” the representative reportedly added, emphasizing their belief in the allegations being totally fabricated. We will see if the songwriter who launched this lawsuit responds to this in any way. Otherwise, we will have to wait for more significant legal updates to see where this situation will go next, procedurally speaking.

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Drake Sued

For those unaware, this lawsuit against Drake, filed yesterday (Friday, October 16) against him, OVO Sound, and Universal Music Group, seeks compensation and songwriting credits. In addition, it accused The Boy’s team of accusing Aviel Calev Hirschfield of manipulating metadata in recording files to support his claim.

Hirschfield claims he received an instrumental from production duo FNZ, who have worked closely with Drake, and developed a demo that interpolated Lykke Li’s “I Follow Rivers.” He allegedly sent it to FNZ and other Drake producers in January of 2026 and didn’t hear back until ICEMAN‘s release. The producer and songwriter claims the hook on “Janice STFU” is “literally identical” to his demo, but did not receive any credit or compensation.

The complaint centers on Aviel’s alleged additional writing for the Lykke Li interpolation. It also denies Drake’s camp’s alleged claims that the songwriter manipulated metadata in recording files to back up his allegations.

We will see what the next step here is. In the meantime, Drake is finding success elsewhere.

He and Aviel Calev Hirschfield both have songwriting credits on Beyoncé’s 2022 RENAISSANCE track “HEATED.”

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Release Date: October 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Release Date: October 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: FROM THE LAND

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Release Date: October 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: apex

Quotable Lyrics from gravity

She want designer things and a mansion
Take me a dose, I’m boostin’ my energy
I see the racks comin’ in, ain’t no fantasy

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The 43-year-old former Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks star will serve with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department, fulfilling an ambition that predates his basketball career. He graduated after months of training, during which he also earned the Harry “Coach” Everett Award for his contributions to the academy program. Moreover, in a statement from Miami Dade College, officials said several relatives who worked in law enforcement influenced Stoudemire’s decision. The former NBA standout also discussed that family history during an interview with Sports Illustrated.

“It’s something I always wanted to do since I was a kid,” Stoudemire told the publication. “My uncle was a captain. His brother was a deputy. My cousin is a captain. My sister’s in the academy. So, it’s a family tradition, basically.”

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Amar’e Stoudemire Says Police Training Was Tougher Than The NBA

Standing 6-foot-10 and having spent 14 seasons competing against some of basketball’s best players apparently didn’t make police academy training a breeze. Stoudemire admitted that the physical demands surprised him, particularly the amount of long-distance running required. He even found the academy more challenging than preparing for an NBA season, despite years of conditioning that made him one of the league’s most explosive big men.

The career change comes shortly after another major milestone. Stoudemire was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in August 2026, recognizing a career that included six All-Star selections, the 2003 Rookie of the Year award, and memorable runs with Phoenix and New York. He finished his NBA career with the Miami Heat in 2016 before continuing his professional career overseas.

His next assignment will bring him back into South Florida’s school communities, although he won’t immediately be heading out on patrol. Stoudemire told Sports Illustrated that his graduation would be followed by additional in-house training with the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department. At 43, he’s preparing for a job where the responsibilities extend well beyond anything he encountered on the basketball court.

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The copyright infringement lawsuit, filed Friday (Oct. 16), names Drake, OVO Sound, and Universal Music Group as defendants. According to Billboard, which obtained the complaint, Hirschfield alleges that the finished record contains a hook “literally identical” to his earlier work. The disagreement has also taken a contentious turn, with the songwriter accusing Drake’s representatives of suggesting that he manipulated his recording files to support his claim.

Hirschfield isn’t an unfamiliar name in Drake’s professional circle. The two previously shared songwriting credits on “Heated,” a track from Beyoncé’s 2022 album Renaissance. He says he specifically intended his latest composition for Drake after receiving an instrumental from Michael “Finatik” Mulé and Isaac “Zac” De Boni, the production duo known as FNZ.

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Between December 2025 and January 2026, Hirschfield claims he developed a demo incorporating an interpolation of Lykke Li’s 2011 song “I Follow Rivers.” He subsequently sent the recording to FNZ and other producers associated with Drake, hoping it would make its way to the rapper. According to the complaint, he never received a response. That changed when Iceman arrived in May 2026. Hirschfield alleges that he was listening to “Janice STFU” when he recognized the chorus he had previously recorded. The lawsuit describes him as stunned to hear Drake performing the same lyrics, melody, and cadence from his submission.

The record became one of the biggest commercial successes of Drake’s career, spending two weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and 20 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs chart. For Hirschfield, the success intensified a dispute over songwriting ownership and the royalties attached to a major hit.

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Drake’s Team Allegedly Disputed Songwriter’s Recording Evidence

Although both Hirschfield’s demo and the released song incorporate “I Follow Rivers,” his complaint concerns the additional writing he claims to have contributed. He alleges that he created the chorus heard on Drake’s recording, including lyrics that were not part of Lykke Li’s original composition. FNZ received songwriting credits on “Janice STFU,” but Hirschfield says his name was excluded despite his involvement in developing the demo. After the song’s release, he approached Drake’s representatives seeking recognition as a co-writer and a share of the publishing royalties.

According to the complaint, his efforts were unsuccessful. Hirschfield alleges that Drake’s attorneys maintained the rapper wrote the chorus himself. This was even after receiving audio stems and metadata that Hirschfield says document when his version was created. The disagreement over that evidence has become particularly heated. Hirschfield claims Drake’s representatives suggested he altered the metadata to make his recording appear older than the released song. His attorneys reject that accusation, arguing that deliberately falsifying evidence against an artist he previously worked with would be professionally devastating.

“Such a deception would constitute career suicide by Avi,” the complaint states.

That allegation introduces another contentious element to the dispute. Hirschfield isn’t simply claiming that an established artist failed to credit a songwriter. He is also challenging the suggestion that he fabricated evidence to obtain credit for work he didn’t create. His lawsuit seeks a portion of the profits generated by “Janice STFU,” along with recognition for his alleged contribution. The complaint argues that excluding Hirschfield deprived him of substantial compensation and the professional benefits associated with helping write a major commercial hit.

Drake’s representative declined to comment when contacted by Billboard. Universal Music Group had not responded to the publication’s request for comment.

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