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EST Gee — “SOMETIMES”

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:25:07 +0000

EST Gee keeps his 2026 run moving with his latest single, “SOMETIMES.” The Louisville rapper leans into the contradictions of his lifestyle, bouncing between women, luxury cars, money and the realities that come with remaining connected to the streets. Gee builds much of the record around the word “sometimes,” using the repetition to move between flexes and more matter-of-fact observations. It’s a straightforward approach that fits his unbothered delivery. “SOMETIMES” follows July’s “CALL SPITTA.” EST Gee is surely gearing up for an album and is continue to tease singles until he drops.

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics

Sometimes I don’t want your talk, baby, I want your mouth (Sometimes)
Sometimes I don’t want you club, baby, I want you house (Sometimes)
Sometimes I won’t leave it in, sometimes can’t pull out (Sometimes)
Sometime, baby, I want you to scream, bae, I want you to shout (Sometimes)

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Icon (Director’s Cut)— Album by Brent Faiyaz

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:55:56 +0000

Brent Faiyaz is giving Icon another expansion. The R&B star returns with an updated Director’s Cut of his third studio album, adding three more bonus tracks to the project. The latest additions are “fallin’,” “like it was.” and “suave.” featuring Dominican artist Tokischa. They join “full moon. (fall in tokyo)” and “1 for you. (spring in new york),” which were added to an earlier version of the Director’s Cut. The update brings Icon to 15 tracks and gives fans even more of the moody, experimental R&B Brent explored on the original album. “suave.” also stands out as the project’s only credited guest appearance.

Genre: R&B
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Album: Icon (Director’s Cut)

Tracklist for Icon (Director’s Cut)

white noise.
wrong faces.
have to.
butterflies.
other side.
strangers.
world is yours.
four seasons.
pure fantasy.
vanilla sky.
full moon. (fall in tokyo) [bonus track]
1 for you. (spring in new york) [bonus track]
fallin’. [bonus track]
like it was. [bonus track]
suave. (feat. Tokischa) [bonus track]

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If I Part 3 — Song by 03 Greedo & Ty Dolla $ign

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:46:00 +0000

03 Greedo is reaching deep into the vault for his latest release. The rapper links with Ty Dolla $ign for “If I Part 3,” a song reportedly recorded around eight years ago that continues one of Greedo’s longest-running song series. The original “If I” appeared on 2017’s Purple Summer 03: Purple Hearted Soldier, while “If I Part 2” landed later that year on First Night Out. Nearly a decade later, Greedo is finally giving fans the third installment. Ty is also a fitting addition. Both artists have built careers around blurring the line between West Coast rap and melody, making the long-awaited collaboration feel right at home.

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics

I ran out of excuses to make
So tell me now
Would you f**k all my dogs when I go out of town
Either way it goes, you supposed to hold it down

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IL CAOS PARTE 1 — EP by Victor Victor ft. Lil Baby, Rylo Rodriguez, King Beamo, Lil Dann

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:15:00 +0000

Victor Victor Worldwide brings a few different corners of rap together for its new compilation EP, IL CAOS PARTE 1. The four-track project pairs rising names King Beamo and Lil Dann with one of rap’s most familiar duos, Lil Baby and Rylo Rodriguez. “Grind Time” is the immediate standout, reuniting Baby and Rylo over dark, hard-hitting production. The two have built plenty of chemistry over the years, and their latest link-up keeps that streak going. At just four songs, IL CAOS PARTE 1 plays more like an introduction to something bigger, especially with “Parte 1” right there in the title.

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Release Date: August 6, 2026
Album: IL CAOS PARTE 1

Tracklist For IL CAOS PARTE 1

Chaining Day — King Beamo
Grind Time — Lil Baby feat. Rylo Rodriguez
Change It — Lil Dann
Emilio’s Ballato — Don Joseph

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AHÍ — Song by Karol G featuring Drake

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:34:00 +0000

Karol G and Drake finally have an official collaboration. The Colombian superstar recruits Drizzy for “Ahí,” one of the biggest surprises on her sixth studio album, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto. It marks the first time the two global stars have officially appeared on a song together. Drake lands on track four of the 14-song project, while Bruno Mars appears on “Still.” The collaboration also comes shortly after Drake was spotted supporting Karol G during her recent Toronto tour stop. And yes, Drake is singing in Spanish. With both artists having massive audiences across different corners of music, “Ahí” is easily one of the album’s most intriguing crossovers.

Genre: Latin Pop/Reggaeton
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Album: No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto

Tracklist For No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto

Te Llevas To
Maybe
Bebiendo Lágrimas
Ahí (feat. Drake)
Final Feliz
Still (feat. Bruno Mars)
Alguien Que Te Amaba
MATADORA
For U My Lova
Si Lo Ven
BbY WOW (feat. Judeline & Rusowsky)
Con Quién Andará?
Eclipse
Después de Ti (feat. Greg Gonzalez)

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All Eyes on Shiest — Album by Pooh Shiesty

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:13:00 +0000

Pooh Shiesty isn’t letting another stint behind bars stop the music. The Memphis rapper returns with All Eyes on Shiest, his first full-length project since Shiesty Season. The surprise album comes just months after Shiesty was arrested again in April over allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane. He addresses some of his time away on new single “Last Man Breathin,” which arrived on Wednesday (August 5) ahead of the project. Across 16 tracks, Shiesty also reconnects with some familiar names. BIG30, GloRilla, Sexyy Red, Tay Keith, K Carbon and Baby Slime all make appearances. With All Eyes on Shiest, Shiesty is putting the focus back on his music during another complicated chapter in his career.

Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Album: All Eyes on Shiest

Tracklist For All Eyes on Shiest

I’m Back
Federal Reality
Reap What You Sow
Last Man Breathin
Collecting Tears
Still on Timing (feat. BIG30)
Booty Club (feat. Sexyy Red & Tay Keith)
Reckless Living
CMO Freestyle (feat. Baby Slime, BIG30 & K Carbon)
McLaren Truck
Trip
JPay & CorrLinks
New One (feat. K Carbon)
Bigger Than the Program
FDO – Bonus
MANE (feat. GloRilla) – Bonus

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Boosie Badazz Thinks Some YouTubers Are Basically Doing The Feds’ Work For Them

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:09:00 +0000

Boosie Badazz has some questions for people trying to solve crimes from behind their phones. The Baton Rouge rapper recently called out YouTubers and Instagram users who dedicate their platforms to breaking down other people’s alleged criminal activity. According to Boosie, the amount of information people willingly put online could make investigators’ jobs much easier.

“Y’all the golden egg,” Boosie said. He went on to explain that authorities can simply search social media pages for information about whoever they’re investigating.

His bigger issue is how detailed some creators get. Boosie criticized people for publicly naming names, discussing alleged crimes and attempting to connect the dots in situations they aren’t personally involved in.

“Why is you trying to solve a crime on the internet?” he questioned.

Boosie Badazz Questions Why People Even Get Involved

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Boosie also challenged the motivation behind the content. He pointed out that the people inserting themselves into someone else’s legal problems isn’t going to get them any reward.

Social media weighed in on Boosie’s thoughts.

“Rappers be surprised when they get 10 years in prison after telling us about felony word for word on their album,” someone commented.

“And where do you think they get the details from my boi?” another person challenged.

For Boosie, however, the conversation goes beyond potentially helping law enforcement. He questioned why social media has become so invested in watching other people fail.

“Why are we so happy with someone else’s downfall?” he asked.

It’s hardly the first time Boosie has voiced concerns about how social media intersects with street culture and criminal cases. This time, he’s putting some of the responsibility on the internet detectives themselves.

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Celina Powell Arrested In Miami After Driving With Suspended License

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:56:00 +0000

Celina Powell found herself in legal trouble once again after an outing in Miami reportedly ended with her arrest. According to TMZ, the social media personality was taken into custody Thursday evening after police surrounded her pink Lamborghini Urus outside a Target in Midtown Miami. Several patrol cars reportedly arrived at the scene around 5:40 p.m.

Powell later revealed she was arrested for driving with a suspended license. She claimed she had already received around 10 previous citations for the same issue, which she believes contributed to officers taking her into custody rather than issuing another ticket.

The latest incident follows previous legal trouble tied to Powell’s driving record.

Celina Powell On Legal Trouble

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She reportedly had multiple active bench warrants in Florida stemming from traffic violations, including driving without a valid license and a window-tint violation. Those warrants, along with her license suspension, reportedly followed a missed court appearance in December 2025. Her attorney later entered a not-guilty plea in the traffic case.

Powell said she plans to visit the DMV on Friday in an attempt to resolve the issue.

Naturally, the situation quickly became another conversation online. Powell has spent years building a controversial reputation on social media, particularly through her stories involving rappers and other celebrities. Because of that history, users wasted little time turning her latest legal issue into jokes.

Of course, social media had plenty to say about the arrest. Some users questioned why Powell continued driving despite allegedly receiving numerous citations. Others joked about which rapper might come to her rescue, a nod to Powell’s long history of publicly linking herself to various figures in hip-hop.

For now, it appears Powell’s next stop after dealing with police will be the DMV.

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50 Cent’s Legal Battle With Ex Shaniqua Tompkins Heads Toward Judge Intervention

Tallie Spencer — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:24:00 +0000

50 Cent’s ongoing legal battle with his ex Shaniqua Tompkins is moving forward sooner than expected. According to exclusive reporting from AllHipHop, oral arguments in the dispute have been moved up from January 2027 to September 22, 2026. A Manhattan judge will hear arguments surrounding G-Unit Books’ attempt to dismiss Tompkins’ defenses and counterclaims.

The hearing won’t decide the entire lawsuit, but it could shape how the case moves forward. The dispute centers around a life-rights agreement Tompkins allegedly signed with G-Unit Books in 2007. The company claims it paid her an $80,000 advance in exchange for exclusive rights to her life story, along with promised royalties.

Things became complicated after Tompkins launched her Instagram Live series The Unspoken. During the broadcasts, she discussed her past relationship with 50, their son Marquise Jackson and allegations about their time together.

G-Unit argues those conversations violated its rights under the agreement.

Lawsuit Between 50 Cent And Tompkins Takes Another Turn

Moreover, Tompkins has challenged that version of events. She claims she only received $35,000 from the deal and alleges she signed the agreement under pressure from people within 50’s business circle.

Her court filings also include serious allegations of physical abuse against the rapper, including claims involving a separate agreement from 2005. 50’s legal team has denied those allegations and argued that the earlier contract isn’t the agreement at the center of the current case.

The legal fight has already survived one significant hurdle. In March, the court reportedly rejected G-Unit’s attempt to automatically prevail in the dispute, allowing Tompkins to continue presenting her defenses.

Now, both sides are preparing to take those arguments before Justice Robert Reed months earlier than originally planned.

50 and Tompkins have publicly clashed for years, but their latest dispute could ultimately come down to what rights she signed away nearly two decades ago and whether those terms still restrict how she can publicly tell her own story.

As HotNewHipHop previously reported just last week, the ongoing legal battles have had ups and downs. Recently, a New York appeals court has denied the rapper’s attempt to secure a default judgment in his lawsuit against Tompkins after she allegedly failed to respond to the complaint in time.

It’s clear that this battle is far from over.

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Steven Victor Gifts DJ Khaled The Entire Air Force 1 Collection

Ben Atkinson — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:03:00 +0000

DJ Khaled just scored one of the more memorable pulls of the entire Victor Victor rollout. Steven Victor personally stopped by his home and handed over the complete six-pair collection. Khaled already had the red pair in his closet, but this time he walked away with everything.

Photos show him cradling the shoes in his arms outside, cigar in hand, looking every bit as excited as you’d expect. Red, yellow, black, purple, and blue joined the pair he already owned, giving him the full run before most fans have even seen half the colorways in person.

The presentation matched the moment. Steven Victor packed the six pairs inside an actual Ferrari Challenge Pirelli tire straight from his own race car. It’s a fitting touch given the entire collection leans into racing and automotive inspiration, right down to the multicolored tread pattern on the outsoles.

Khaled joins Jadakiss as one of the few people to receive the entire collection ahead of release. Boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis was also on hand for the delivery, along with Khaled’s son, who got handed a pair or two of his own during the moment.

Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1

GRATEFUL: Steven Victor blessed DJ Khaled with all six colorways of the Victor Victor x Nike Air Force 1

@djkhaled pic.twitter.com/BiLk4XF79H
— Sole Retriever (@SoleRetriever) August 6, 2026

This collaboration has leaned almost entirely on celebrity reveals instead of traditional marketing. Victor Wembanyama debuted the yellow and black pairs during last season’s playoffs. LeBron James wore an unreleased purple pair before his move away from the Lakers. Gervonta Davis revealed the green colorway just last week.

Two pairs are already rolling out to the public. The “University Red” and “Yellow Zest” colorways release today, August 6th, through Victor Victor’s webstore for $150 each. Black, purple, and green are expected to follow throughout the rest of Fall and Holiday 2026.

Interestingly, there’s a seventh pair that won’t ever hit shelves. A separate royal blue colorway was made exclusively for Jay-Z and isn’t part of the public release. A different blue version is still expected to join the retail lineup down the line.

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