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 Nike unveiled the Ja 4 "Nightmare," Ja Morant's fourth signature shoe, set to release later on this summer.
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Ben Atkinson July 11, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 14 "Last Shot" is set to return in summer 2027, marking its first retro release since 2018.
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Ben Atkinson July 11, 2026 Sneakers Jordan Brand gifted a limited Air Jordan 3 "Graffiti" to creators in NYC, LA, and Chicago, with an even rarer black pair also revealed.
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Ben Atkinson July 11, 2026 Sneakers A$AP Rocky and Puma are releasing a new Suede 94 collaboration this month in a simple black and white colorway.
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Ben Atkinson July 10, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 8 "Bin 23" is now set to release this July as part of Jordan Brand's very premium 2026 lineup.
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Ben Atkinson July 10, 2026 Sneakers Jordan Brand's Air Jordan 11 "Green Screen" marks Space Jam's 30th anniversary with a glow-in-the-dark outsole.
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Ben Atkinson July 10, 2026 Sneakers With Jay-Z taking over Yankee Stadium for Reasonable Doubt's 30th anniversary, we look at the 10 sneakers we want to see Hov collab on next.
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Ben Atkinson July 10, 2026 Sneakers New in-hand images reveal another sample from the ongoing Fragment x Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 Low collaboration.
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Ben Atkinson July 09, 2026 Sneakers New in-hand images reveal details on the Air Jordan 1 Low "Last Dance At The Garden," set to release in September.
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Ben Atkinson July 09, 2026 Streetwear Lil Yachty's newest Concrete Boys chain features a fully iced out demolition crane and wrecking ball design.
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Ben Atkinson July 09, 2026 Streetwear Diddy shared his reaction after daughters Jessie and D'Lila launched their own streetwear brand, 12TWINTY1.
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Ben Atkinson July 09, 2026 Streetwear Jay-Z was seen rehearsing in a custom Yankees fitted cap ahead of his Reasonable Doubt anniversary concerts.
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Ben Atkinson July 08, 2026 Sneakers The Air Jordan 6 "White Infrared" now has a confirmed release date as part of the sneaker's 35th anniversary lineup.
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Ben Atkinson July 08, 2026 Sneakers Vanessa Bryant unveiled the Nike Kobe 6 Protro "Bellisima," a floral colorway that breaks from the model's usual look.
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Ben Atkinson July 08, 2026 Sneakers Fabolous received a pair of Jay-Z's exclusive "Reasonable Doubt" Air Force 1s, made for the album's 30th anniversary.
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Ben Atkinson July 08, 2026 Sneakers Vanessa Bryant just revealed a brand new Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM colorway called "California Mountain Snake."
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Ben Atkinson July 07, 2026 Sneakers Nigel Sylvester revealed a purple take on the Air Jordan 14 "Ferrari" that's staying exclusive to friends and family.
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Ben Atkinson July 07, 2026 Music Images surface of Kanye West's Maybach S680 that just received a two-tone matte black wrap with a full chrome delete.
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Ben Atkinson July 06, 2026 Sports Travis Scott, Jay-Z, and DJ Khaled were among the celebrities at Brazil's World Cup Round of 16 upset loss to Norway.
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Ben Atkinson July 05, 2026 Sneakers Nike's iconic Air Bakin comeback continues with a new black and white colorway set to arrive for the holidays.
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Ben Atkinson July 05, 2026 Sneakers The Jordan DMSN 95 "Black" reworks the Air Jordan 11 Low into a new lifestyle silhouette set for release this fall.
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Ben Atkinson July 05, 2026 Sneakers Nike's Kobe Bryant "Lord of the Rings" Air Force 1 traces back to a legendary 2002 appearance at Rucker Park.
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Ben Atkinson July 05, 2026
Sneakers Nike Ja 4 "Nightmare" Officially Unveiled By Nike Nike unveiled the Ja 4 "Nightmare," Ja Morant's fourth signature shoe, set to release later on this summer.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers The Air Jordan 14 "Last Shot" Is Coming Back Next Summer The Air Jordan 14 "Last Shot" is set to return in summer 2027, marking its first retro release since 2018.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 3 “Graffiti” Limited To Only 50 Pairs Jordan Brand gifted a limited Air Jordan 3 "Graffiti" to creators in NYC, LA, and Chicago, with an even rarer black pair also revealed.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers A$AP Rocky's Latest Puma Collab Goes Back To The Basics A$AP Rocky and Puma are releasing a new Suede 94 collaboration this month in a simple black and white colorway.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers The Air Jordan 8 "BIN 23" Is Releasing Much Earlier Than Expected The Air Jordan 8 "Bin 23" is now set to release this July as part of Jordan Brand's very premium 2026 lineup.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 11 "Green Screen" Ties Into Space Jam's Anniversary Jordan Brand's Air Jordan 11 "Green Screen" marks Space Jam's 30th anniversary with a glow-in-the-dark outsole.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers The 10 Sneakers We Want To See Jay-Z Collab With Next With Jay-Z taking over Yankee Stadium for Reasonable Doubt's 30th anniversary, we look at the 10 sneakers we want to see Hov collab on next.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers A New Fragment x Travis Scott Sample Just Surfaced New in-hand images reveal another sample from the ongoing Fragment x Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 Low collaboration.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers In Hand Look At The Air Jordan 1 Low "Last Dance At The Garden" New in-hand images reveal details on the Air Jordan 1 Low "Last Dance At The Garden," set to release in September.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear Lil Yachty's Newest Chain Comes With Its Own Wrecking Ball Lil Yachty's newest Concrete Boys chain features a fully iced out demolition crane and wrecking ball design.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear Diddy Reacts To His Daughters Launching Their Own Clothing Brand Diddy shared his reaction after daughters Jessie and D'Lila launched their own streetwear brand, 12TWINTY1.
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Ben Atkinson 
Streetwear Jay-Z Rocks 30 Years Of Legacy New Era Yankees Hat In Rehearsals Jay-Z was seen rehearsing in a custom Yankees fitted cap ahead of his Reasonable Doubt anniversary concerts.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Air Jordan 6 "White Infrared" Release Date Set The Air Jordan 6 "White Infrared" now has a confirmed release date as part of the sneaker's 35th anniversary lineup.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Vanessa Bryant Reveals New Nike Kobe 6 “Bellisima” Vanessa Bryant unveiled the Nike Kobe 6 Protro "Bellisima," a floral colorway that breaks from the model's usual look.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Fabolous Just Got A Pair of Jay-Z's 'Reasonable Doubt' Anniversary Air Force 1s Fabolous received a pair of Jay-Z's exclusive "Reasonable Doubt" Air Force 1s, made for the album's 30th anniversary.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Vanessa Bryant Just Previewed A New Kobe 9 Colorway Vanessa Bryant just revealed a brand new Nike Kobe 9 Elite Low EM colorway called "California Mountain Snake."
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers Nigel Sylvester Reveals A New Unreleased Air Jordan 14 Nigel Sylvester revealed a purple take on the Air Jordan 14 "Ferrari" that's staying exclusive to friends and family.
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Ben Atkinson 
Music Kanye's Newest Maybach Just Got A Major Makeover Images surface of Kanye West's Maybach S680 that just received a two-tone matte black wrap with a full chrome delete.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sports Travis Scott, Jay-Z, And DJ Khaled Showed Up For World Cup Shocker Travis Scott, Jay-Z, and DJ Khaled were among the celebrities at Brazil's World Cup Round of 16 upset loss to Norway.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers The Nike Air Bakin Comeback Continues With "Black/White" Look Nike's iconic Air Bakin comeback continues with a new black and white colorway set to arrive for the holidays.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers The Jordan DMSN 95 "Black" Transforms The Air Jordan 11 Silhouette The Jordan DMSN 95 "Black" reworks the Air Jordan 11 Low into a new lifestyle silhouette set for release this fall.
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Ben Atkinson 
Sneakers New Kobe Bryant Air Force 1 Low Traces Back To NYC Rucker Park Appearance Nike's Kobe Bryant "Lord of the Rings" Air Force 1 traces back to a legendary 2002 appearance at Rucker Park.
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Ben Atkinson