Ben Atkinson
Benjamin Atkinson is a sneaker content writer at HotNewHipHop, where he has been covering the latest sneaker releases and industry news since 2023. With a deep understanding of the sneaker market, Ben regularly reports on exclusive sneaker drops, collaborations, and trends shaping the footwear world. From covering the return of top Nike releases to writing about Travis Scott's famous Air Jordan collaboration, Ben delivers in-depth content for the sneakerhead community. He also brings valuable insights from his former sneaker reselling business, Midwest Soles, which sharpens his expertise on the market. Sneakers New photos show Stephen Curry closely examining a shoe that could potentially be the upcoming Li-Ning Curry 1.
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Ben Atkinson July 15, 2026 Sneakers The Nike KD 5 "DMV" colorway returns in Summer 2027, marking the signature shoe's first release since 2012.
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Ben Atkinson July 15, 2026 Sneakers Jordan Brand marked the Air Jordan 3 "True Blue" release with a themed ice cream truck outside World of Flight Philly.
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Ben Atkinson July 15, 2026 Sports Kevin Durant addressed the AI-generated candy apple photo that spread online ahead of his real Nike KD19 release.
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Ben Atkinson July 15, 2026 Streetwear The Nike Atelier Total 90, made for Victor Wembanyama, mixes soccer heritage with French team detailing ahead of its July 20th preorder.
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Ben Atkinson July 14, 2026 Sneakers New in-hand images give fans a detailed preview of the upcoming Air Jordan 8 "Chrome" ahead of its release.
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Ben Atkinson July 14, 2026 Sneakers Howard University football players will wear custom Air Jordan 11 PE cleats when the 2026 season kicks off.
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Ben Atkinson July 13, 2026 Sneakers A newly shared mockup image showcases the upcoming Nike Air Foamposite One in a vibrant "Pink Gradient" colorway.
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Ben Atkinson July 12, 2026 Sneakers LeBron James wore the unreleased Jay-Z's "Reasonable Doubt" Air Force 1 during the rapper's Yankee Stadium tour.
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Ben Atkinson July 12, 2026 Sneakers The Jordan Melo 5.5 is returning, bringing back Carmelo Anthony's iconic signature sneaker, in the summer of 2027.
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Ben Atkinson July 12, 2026 Sneakers From Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton to the HTM collab that started it all, these are the 10 best Nike Air Force 1 Low collaborations ever.
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Ben Atkinson July 12, 2026 Sneakers Nike SB is reportedly bringing the Air Foamposite One into its lineup with a "Team Red" colorway set for Spring 2027.
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Ben Atkinson July 12, 2026 Streetwear Drake gifted Kyle Forgeard a Richard Mille watch reportedly worth up to half a million for his birthday in Toronto.
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Ben Atkinson July 12, 2026 Sneakers Steven Victor gifted DJ Khaled an unreleased red Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1, the same collection LeBron James recently wore.
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Ben Atkinson July 12, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 16 "Ginger" is set to return in summer 2027, marking its first rerelease of this colorway since 2001.
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Ben Atkinson July 12, 2026 Streetwear Off-White's debut watch collection, "TIME," brings sneaker-style drop culture to a brand-new product category.
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Ben Atkinson July 12, 2026 Sneakers Kanye West signed a collector's incredibly rare Reebok S. Carter sample and Nike Air Yeezy 2 "Pure Platinum."
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Ben Atkinson July 11, 2026
Sneakers Steph Curry Spotted Testing A New Li-Ning Sneaker New photos show Stephen Curry closely examining a shoe that could potentially be the upcoming Li-Ning Curry 1.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Nike KD 5 Set To Return After Nearly 15 Years The Nike KD 5 "DMV" colorway returns in Summer 2027, marking the signature shoe's first release since 2012.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Jordan Brand Celebrates Air Jordan 3 "True Blue" With Ice Cream Truck Jordan Brand marked the Air Jordan 3 "True Blue" release with a themed ice cream truck outside World of Flight Philly.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sports Kevin Durant Responds To Viral AI Candy Apple Photo Kevin Durant addressed the AI-generated candy apple photo that spread online ahead of his real Nike KD19 release.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear Nike Atelier Unveils New Collection With Victor Wembanyama The Nike Atelier Total 90, made for Victor Wembanyama, mixes soccer heritage with French team detailing ahead of its July 20th preorder.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers In-Hand Photos Give Closer Look At The Air Jordan 8 "Chrome" New in-hand images give fans a detailed preview of the upcoming Air Jordan 8 "Chrome" ahead of its release.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Howard University Football Reveals New Air Jordan 11 PE Cleats Howard University football players will wear custom Air Jordan 11 PE cleats when the 2026 season kicks off.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Nike Air Foamposite One To Release In Vibrant “Pink Gradient” A newly shared mockup image showcases the upcoming Nike Air Foamposite One in a vibrant "Pink Gradient" colorway.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers LeBron James Laces Up "Reasonable Doubt" AF1 At Jay-Z's Night 2 LeBron James wore the unreleased Jay-Z's "Reasonable Doubt" Air Force 1 during the rapper's Yankee Stadium tour.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Jordan Melo 5.5 Set To Make Its First Retro Return In 2027 The Jordan Melo 5.5 is returning, bringing back Carmelo Anthony's iconic signature sneaker, in the summer of 2027.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers The 10 Best Low-Top Air Force 1 Collabs Of All Time From Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton to the HTM collab that started it all, these are the 10 best Nike Air Force 1 Low collaborations ever.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Nike SB Taking On The Air Foamposite One In A New "Team Red" Nike SB is reportedly bringing the Air Foamposite One into its lineup with a "Team Red" colorway set for Spring 2027.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear Drake Gifts Kyle Forgeard Richard Mille Worth Absurd Amount Drake gifted Kyle Forgeard a Richard Mille watch reportedly worth up to half a million for his birthday in Toronto.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers DJ Khaled Receives Yet Another Unreleased Sneaker Steven Victor gifted DJ Khaled an unreleased red Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1, the same collection LeBron James recently wore.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers The Air Jordan 16 "Ginger" Is Finally Coming Back The Air Jordan 16 "Ginger" is set to return in summer 2027, marking its first rerelease of this colorway since 2001.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear Here's What's Behind Off-White's First Watch Collection Off-White's debut watch collection, "TIME," brings sneaker-style drop culture to a brand-new product category.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers A Collector Just Got Kanye's Autograph On Two Grail Sneakers Kanye West signed a collector's incredibly rare Reebok S. Carter sample and Nike Air Yeezy 2 "Pure Platinum."
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