On the very first day of the trial, he accused Durk of being a snitch. Subsequently, he would get pressed outside the courtroom. Although he stood his ground, the increased security presence around him proved that he was feeling uncomfortable.

In livestreams with Ceddy Nash, Trap Lore Ross made it clear that he felt as though Durk would lose. In the end, Durk came out victorious, and Ross had some egg on his face.

Now, Durk is set for a VICAR trial in August of 2027. During an interview on Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda’s The Real Report, Trap Lore Ross was asked about this trial, and whether or not he wants Durk to come home.

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Trap Lore Ross Pressed About Lil Durk

The content creator refused to give a solid answer, and it had Uncle Murda and Tony Yayo visibly annoyed. Ross refused to say whether or not he wanted Durk home. Instead, he claimed that he just wants the trial to be fair, and that he will accept the results no matter what. “I don’t care either way… I just want a fair trial,” Ross said.

Some may see this as Trap Lore Ross attempting to hedge his bets. Although some could read between the lines and say that he is hoping for a conviction.

Either way, it’s going to be a year before we see Ross back covering the trial in person, as that August 30 date is far away.

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Despite all of this, Quavo appears confident in his art. In a recent social media post on X, the artist wrote “Yall got me fkd up watch dis!” Clearly, it seems as though the artist has heard the noise and wants fans to know that new music is, indeed, on the horizon.

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Quavo Wants Fans To Watch His Next Move

Unfortunately, some fans simply are not buying what the artist is selling right now. For instance, a Quavo stan account replied to the tweet, saying “DROP SATCHAMO ALBUM FROM 2024-2025! QROMELIFE SUCKED!”

This subsequently led to a swift response from Quavo, who said “QRÖMELIFE IS 1 CHAPTER INTO Book of QRÖME. U KNOW WHAT CHAPTER IS GANG CHILLLL TF OUTTT!!! Be ready to receive.”

Quavo is going to have a busy next few months as he prepares for his album with Takeoff, his Migos reunion project, and Takeoff’s posthumous solo album. These projects will require lots of time and effort, and there is quite a bit of anticipation surrounding them.

Of course, the Migos reunion is what fans are most curious about. Hearing Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff on a record again is going to bring about lots of nostalgia. That said, there are certain expectations that come with that, and fans don’t want to be left disappointed.

Let us know your thoughts on QROMELIFE, in the comments. Do you believe it is as bad as some on the internet are saying?

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That said, now that we are in the final quarter of the year, there is anticipation over what’s next. According to the NFR Podcast over on X, there are a ton of projects coming soon. For instance, Don Toliver’s Nitrous is supposedly on the way. Lil Uzi Vert, Ken Carson & Destroy Lonely, Young Thug, and even Lil Baby are supposed to drop.

Confirmed albums include Gunna’s Splurge, Anderson .Paak and Cordae’s Heavy Is The Crown, Offset’s GMFU, and the GTA VI soundtrack, which will have heavy hip-hop influence. There are a plethora of other albums coming, which can be found below.

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Hip-Hop Albums Over The Next Three Months

Albums Still To Come In 2026:

• Don Toliver – Nitrous
• Lil Uzi Vert – TBA
• Ken Carson & Destroy Lonely – 00Twinz
• Young Thug R&B Album – TBA
• Anderson .Paak & Cordae – Heavy Is The Crown
• A$AP Rocky – Don’t Be Dumb: DISC 2
• Gunna – Splurge
• ScHoolboy Q – THANK QUE
• Lil Baby – TBA
• Pi’erre Bourne – Made In Paris (Deluxe)
• Westside Gunn – TBA
• NBA YoungBoy – All Dogs Go To Heaven
• Skepta – The Fork And Knife
• Stove God Cooks – TBA
• 2hollis – Pirouette
• Veeze – Worst Tape
• Slayr – Fabula Nova
• Teezo Touchdown – Casting Call
• Offset – GMFU
• Young Nudy – TBA
• Ovrkast. – STRIKING
• GTA VI – The Album Soundtrack
• brakence – marroW
• Tezzus Mixtape – TBA
• BigXthaPlug – BETTER OVER TIME
• Rex Orange County – Dream Fatigue
• Slayyyter – wor$t man in america
• Dominic Fike – How To Quit Smoking
• John Legend & Pharrell – Muse
• Remi Wolf – Mud
• Johnny Venus – THE 11TH HOUR
• Yung Miami – Watch Dis

Let us know which of these albums you are most excited for in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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This is the first high-top “Space Jam” retro in 10 years. Jordan Brand timed it to the 30th anniversary of the movie. Fans have been waiting a long time for this one.

The design sticks to what made the original great. Black patent leather covers the toe and lower sides. Black mesh sits above it, with canvas on the lace loops. Also blue shows up on the Jumpman logos on the heel and tongue. A white midsole and an icy blue outsole round out the look.

There are a few details collectors will notice. “JUMPMAN JAM” runs across the tongue, and an embroidered “23” sits on the heel. Pairs reportedly come in the Michael Jordan face box too.

It’s a full family release. Adult sizes cost $235, grade school is $190, and little kids are $105. The style code is CT8012-900. Expect pairs through Nike SNKRS and select retailers. Holiday Air Jordan 11s are always a big deal, and this one adds anniversary hype on top. Expect a brutal release morning.

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Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam”

The “Space Jam” 11 is one of the most loved Jordans ever made. Michael Jordan wore it in the 1996 film. The black patent leather and icy blue outsole made it an instant classic.

It has returned several times since. The last one was in 2016, and that pair became a holiday event of its own.

The movie turns 30 in November, which is part of why 2026 feels so big. Jordan Brand is also reportedly bringing a “Green Screen” Air Jordan 11 inspired by the Monstars. We even saw Tyler Reddick’s Monstars NASCAR car celebrate the same anniversary.

Resale is also definitely worth watching. Holiday 11s almost always sell out fast, and a full family release will pull in a lot of buyers. Expect heavy competition on SNKRS.

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The pair is listed under style code JU4624-002 and is reportedly priced at $500. That’s a high number, and it puts this well above a standard Air Jordan 4.

We don’t have any photos yet, so the final design is still a mystery. The only official detail is the colorway name, “Dark Grey/Dark Grey.” That points to a tonal look, but nothing more has been confirmed.

Even without images, fans have a good idea of what to hope for. The 2017 pairs used suede, KAWS hand graphics, “XX” branding on the heel, and a glow-in-the-dark outsole. If those details return, this would feel like a true sequel.

Retail details haven’t been announced either. Early reports point to SNKRS, KAWS, and select Jordan Brand retailers. Expect more information, and hopefully a first look, as next summer gets closer.

It’s hard to believe its been 10 years since the original collab. It would be the third KAWS x Air Jordan 4 colorway, after the grey and black pairs from 2017. That alone makes it one of the most anticipated Jordan releases of 2027.

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KAWS x Air Jordan 4

The 2017 KAWS x Air Jordan 4 pairs are still some of the most respected collabs on the model. The first came in all grey that March, and a black pair followed in November. Both are still tough to find.

KAWS, whose real name is Brian Donnelly, has built a huge reputation in both sneakers and art. His Companion character is recognizable anywhere. Pairing that with the Air Jordan 4 is a natural fit.

Also Jordan Brand just said it plans to cut back on retros in 2027. A hyped collab like this fits that new focus on rarity.

Resale is the big question. The 2017 pairs still trade at high prices, so it’s easy to imagine strong demand here. At $500, a lot of people will still try their luck.

For now, mark your calendar for next summer!

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The BAPE zip hoodies are the main event. They come in red and purple camo, with big white YVL letters across the chest. Each one costs $549. Matching BAPE fitted caps cost $165 in the same colors. A white graffiti hoodie and a white polka dot hoodie are also available for $150 each.

The rest of the store is a lot more affordable. There are three jeans for $300, including a monogram pair and a Young Vamp Life pair. Polos run $90 in leopard, snow camo, green camo, and black. The tees cost $100, and the lineup includes the crystal logo in black, red, and white. A crystal logo zip hoodie costs $150.

Carti has been teasing the BAPE collab for months. He wore a custom YVL BAPE hat and hoodie earlier this year, and fans have been waiting ever since.

He also shared a message that gave the drop extra meaning. Carti said it means a lot to go from Supreme to BAPE. He called it a chance to see how far he’s come, and said he’s still going.

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Playboi Carti x BAPE

BAPE has been a staple in hip-hop wardrobes for decades. Its camo hoodies have shown up on rappers for years, so a Carti collab feels like a good fit.

YVL has become Carti’s go-to label for his fashion moves. This drop fits right into a big ComplexCon run, which also included his Mitchell & Ness jerseys and an I.AM.GIA collection. At $549, the zip hoodies are a big ask. The red and purple camo is also a bold choice. Still, Carti’s fans have shown they’ll pay for exclusive pieces.

Resale is worth watching. Convention exclusives and artist collabs tend to climb quickly when stock runs low. The hats are the easiest way in for anyone on a budget. Expect the red and purple camo to go first, since that’s what fans have been seeing from Carti.

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Video shared by Hanks shows him approaching André from behind and grabbing him by the shoulder before the encounter quickly turns tense. André initially appears cordial, but his expression changes as Hanks confronts him about comments the comedian made after appearing on The Eric André Show. According to TMZ, André repeatedly seemed confused about what Hanks was referring to before eventually walking away with security.

Hanks had a different interpretation. In the caption accompanying the video, he claimed André had “NO MEMORY WHATSOEVER” of criticizing him publicly. Their argument eventually turned into another longstanding controversy over Hanks’ use of a Jamaican accent and accusations that he was mocking Caribbean culture.

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Chet Hanks And Eric André Never Really Settled Their First Fight

After filming The Eric André Show in 2023 with Hanks, André told Rolling Stone that the former rapper had “broke our crew” and accused him of behaving dangerously on set. André said Hanks rode a motorcycle around the production area and nearly knocked crew members from ladders.

Hanks never disputed riding the bike, but he strongly disputed André’s characterization of what happened. In his response, he said he had watched the show before filming and decided to “match that energy.” As The Independent reported, Hanks argued that he knew how to ride and had only popped a wheelie before putting the bike down. He then accused André of being upset because Hanks had “outshined” him on his own program.

That disagreement never developed into anything resembling a reconciliation, which became obvious at ComplexCon. Hanks approached the encounter as unfinished business, while André appeared to treat the underlying dispute as something he either did not remember or did not intend to revisit there. The two never reached much of a resolution before security moved André along.

However, André reportedly managed to get one final word in as he left Hanks behind with his friends, shouting something about Tom Hanks as security escorted him away. Whatever he said was difficult to make out, but dragging Chet’s famous father into their feud has precedent. Back in 2023, after Hanks called him out on Instagram, André joked that Chet should take a DNA test to prove Tom Hanks was his father. Three years later, apparently some material still has legs.

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“I can’t lie I have so many daughters,” Powell wrote on her Instagram Story. “Everyone wanna be famous off exposing these men now lol.” She even offered something resembling an apology to the men caught in the cycle. “I apologize to the successful men of this trend I’ve caused. Start handing out NDAs.”

Powell certainly made the formula work for the social-media age. Her public reputation has been built largely around claims involving rappers and other celebrities, often accompanied by screenshots, videos, or stories about alleged private encounters. Still, claiming she started the trend requires a fairly generous rewrite of Hip Hop history.

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Celina Powell Wasn’t The First To Name Names

More than a decade before Powell became synonymous with viral rapper exposés, Karrine Steffans was turning intimate details about her life around the music industry into publishing success. Her 2005 memoir Confessions of a Video Vixen detailed relationships and sexual encounters she said she had with prominent entertainers and athletes. The book became a bestseller and generated enough attention that Steffans, widely known at the time as “Superhead,” spent years giving interviews and expanding her story beyond one release.

Then came Kat Stacks, whose approach more closely mirrored the digital ecosystem Powell would later inhabit. Stacks built notoriety through provocative blogs and homemade confessional videos in which she discussed alleged encounters with rappers. She placed her within an already-established groupie lineage, pointing back to Steffans before introducing Stacks as the newest woman turning access to Hip Hop celebrities into a phenomenon.

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That does not make Powell’s influence imaginary. She helped adapt the playbook to an era where an Instagram Story or a FaceTime screenshot bedroom clip can become gossip-page currency before breakfast. By 2018, outlets were already describing her as a social media figure known for publicly accusing rappers of affairs and pregnancies, including claims that some of the men involved denied.

So, Powell may reasonably see some of today’s exposure economy and recognize her fingerprints. “Daughters,” though, might be stretching the family tree. Steffans turned confession into a publishing career, Kat Stacks made it internet theater, and Powell inherited a format that social media made faster, messier, and nearly impossible to contain.

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“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Freddie Jackson,” his family said in a statement shared through his official social accounts. They remembered him as a “kind, generous soul” and wrote that his songs became “the soundtrack to our love stories, our celebrations, and our most treasured memories.” A cause of death was not disclosed, but Jackson revealed in 2024 that he was living with kidney disease.

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Freddie Jackson Made The Slow Jam Feel Essential

Jackson arrived as a solo artist when R&B balladry was serious business. His 1985 debut, Rock Me Tonight, introduced a voice that could be polished without losing intimacy. Its title track spent six weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B chart. “You Are My Lady” followed it to the top, while the album went platinum and earned Jackson Grammy nominations. His second album, Just Like the First Time, kept the run going with “Tasty Love,” “Have You Ever Loved Somebody,” and “Jam Tonight,” all No. 1 R&B singles.

Yet, the numbers only explain part of why those records stayed around. Jackson sang love songs with the confidence of someone who did not consider tenderness a lesser mode of Black music. In a 1988 interview with the Los Angeles Times, he pushed back against the idea that crossing into Pop required sanding away the qualities that made Soul music distinct. He wanted a wider audience, but not at the expense of the sound or audience that had already made him a star.

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That tension followed him through an era when Black artists were often expected to choose between R&B dominance and Pop acceptance. Jackson never became the crossover figure some of his contemporaries did, but within R&B, his place was secure. His catalog gave romance scale, whether he was pleading through “Have You Ever Loved Somebody,” settling into the warmth of “You Are My Lady” or turning “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” into the sort of record generations could recognize before the first verse was finished.

Jackson once explained his attachment to ballads in remarkably plain terms. “The slow stuff touches the heart and hits people right in their emotions,” he told the L.A. Times. Nearly four decades later, it is hard to find a cleaner description of what his best records continued to do.

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The figure is substantial, though considerably lower than what NBCUniversal wanted. According to TMZ, the company sought $990,292 after successfully defending against Combs’ lawsuit. The judge cut the request by more than half.

Combs’ representative, Juda Engelmayer, leaned into that reduction while responding to the order. “Yes, Sean was ordered to pay approximately $478,000 in attorneys’ fees, but that is only half the story,” he said. Engelmayer noted that NBCUniversal initially sought nearly $1 million and said the court found “substantial portions of its billing excessive and unreasonable.”

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The Documentary Lawsuit Already Cost Diddy In Court

Combs filed the lawsuit in February 2025, accusing NBCUniversal, Peacock, and Ample of defaming him through the Peacock documentary. Among his complaints were allegations presented in the film concerning the death of Kim Porter and claims involving underage women, which Combs maintained were false. He sought at least $100 million in damages. TMZ reported at the time that his attorneys had warned the companies about what they called “unverified conspiracy theories” before the documentary aired.

That case was dismissed in April under New York’s anti-SLAPP law, with Justice Phaedra F. Perry-Bond directing the defendants to apply for attorneys’ fees. Combs appealed the dismissal and later argued that the fee question should wait until the appeal was decided. His attorneys also contended that, if the court moved forward, a reasonable award should be no more than $166,769.25. NBCUniversal’s lawyers pushed for substantially more, ultimately requesting $990,292. Court records summarized by Diddy Docket show the fee dispute stretched across several rounds of filings before the court settled on $477,700.50.

There is another wrinkle in Engelmayer’s response. He pointed out that the arguments challenging NBCUniversal’s legal bills came from Sher Tremonte, the same firm that recently moved to withdraw from another Combs civil case amid its own dispute with him over unpaid fees. The firm alleged Combs owed a substantial balance and had stopped cooperating; Combs countered that he changed attorneys because he believed he was being overcharged for expenses he had not approved.

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