HotNewHipHop https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ The Latest Hip Hop News, Songs, Rap Albums & Music, Gossip & Entertainment News, Sneaker Releases, Sports News, TV & Movies, Interviews, Culture & more Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:54:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 The 10 Best Sneakers Of 2025 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/963446-the-10-best-sneakers-of-2025 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=963446 We took a look at the top 10 sneakers that released in 2025, featuring new silhouettes and classic returns of much-loved colorways.

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2025 delivered one of the strongest sneaker years in a long time. We see new silhouettes take off, iconic models return with fresh energy, and collaborations push things forward in ways that actually stuck.

The mix of nostalgia and new pairs made this year unpredictable, but also a lot more fun to follow. Sorting through everything wasn’t easy, but a few pairs stood out for the right reasons.

From performance basketball to lifestyle staples, these are the 10 best sneakers that defined 2025 and set the tone for what the next year could look like:

Read More: The 10 Best Sneaker Collabs Of 2025

10. Nike LeBron 23 “Grand Opening”

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The Nike LeBron 23 “Grand Opening” starts the list because it marked a major moment in LeBron’s signature line. His twenty-third silhouette carries weight, and some think it could be his final on-court model.

This pair was the first colorway to hit the United States, and Nike made sure it felt big. The white upper features detailed textures that pop against the black and red grid pattern, while the metallic gold Swoosh adds a clean highlight.

More colorways followed, and even more pairs are already lined up for 2026, but the “Grand Opening” set the tone. It’s a strong debut and an easy pick for one of the top sneakers of the year.

9. Air Jordan 40 “Chicago”

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The Air Jordan 40 “Chicago” comes in at nmber 9 because it introduced a brand-new chapter for the Jordan line while leaning on one of its most trusted colors. Launching a new silhouette is never simple, but Jordan Brand played it smart by giving the AJ40 a clean “Chicago” look right out of the gate.

The white leather upper, black detailing, and red outsole make the shoe feel familiar even though the shape is completely new. The design and ZoomX cushioning show how far the performance side of the line has come, while the colorway keeps things grounded.

It earns this spot because it proved the AJ40 has real potential and set the tone for what the silhouette might become. With more pairs already rumored, it will be interesting to see where Jordan Brand takes the 40 next.

8. Nike Air Foamposite One “Cough Drop”

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The Nike Air Foamposite One “Cough Drop” comes in at number 8 because it brought energy back to a silhouette that has been slowly rebuilding hype. Foamposites are finally having their moment again, and this release played a big role in that comeback.

The black Foam shell looks sharp and aggressive, while the red translucent outsole gives the shoe its signature “Cough Drop” looks. The carbon fiber, red small Swoosh, and striped pull tabs all help tie the throwback look together.

It’s true to what made them special in the first place, but also fresh enough for a new generation. This pair earns its spot because it reminded people of how unique the Foamposite really is.

7. Air Jordan 4 OG “White Cement”

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The Air Jordan 4 OG “White Cement” takes the 7th spot because its 2025 return reminded everyone why this colorway sits at the top of the AJ4 hierarchy. Only a few sneakers carry history the way this one does, and Jordan Brand delivered a release that felt clean, sharp, and faithful to what made the original great.

The white leather upper looks crisp, the cement print hits perfectly on the wings and midsole, and the black accents help everything fall into place. It’s a simple formula, but one that never loses its appeal.

This pair showed how powerful a true OG can still be in a crowded year. With so many new Jordans and collaborations dropping, the “White Cement” 4 managed to cut through everything with ease. It was one of the most reliable, wearable, and talked-about retros of 2025.

6. Nike Air Foamposite One “Galaxy”

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The Nike Air Foamposite One “Galaxy” is on the list at number 6 because its 2025 re-release brought back one of the most famous Foamposites ever made. This colorway helped define the peak of the Foam era, and seeing it back on shelves stirred up real nostalgia.

The galaxy print still looks wild in the way that everyone knows, with deep purples, bright stars, and swirling details that make the shoe feel like a piece of art more than a performance model. The black upper and icy sole keep everything simple so the colors can shine.

5. Air Jordan 14 “Ferrari”

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The Air Jordan 14 “Ferrari” is at the middle because its 2025 return reminded everyone why this colorway is so iconic. The bright red suede still hits hard, and the racing-inspired details look as sharp as ever.

The yellow shield logo, carbon fiber panels, and sleek shape make the shoe feel fast even when it’s sitting still. This release didn’t try to reinvent anything, and that’s part of why it was so awesome.

It delivered the exact energy people wanted from a “Ferrari”-themed Jordan. It ranks here because it brought real excitement back to the AJ14 and proved the silhouette still has a place in today’s rotation.

4. Air Jordan 5 OG “Grape”

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The Air Jordan 5 OG “Grape” takes the #4 because its 2025 return felt like a true return. This is one of the most beloved AJ5 colorways ever, and seeing it back in clean form reminded people why it became a classic in the first place.

The white leather, icy sole, and the mix of teal and purple still look fresh decades later. Nothing about the shoe feels dated. This release hit that sweet spot between nostalgia and real wearability.

Further, it ranks here because it helped bring the AJ5 back into the conversation and gave fans a retro that actually lived up to its history.

3. Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game”

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The Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game” is next. Few retros carry this level of history and still manage to feel fresh. This 2025 release brought back one of the most important Jordans ever, tied to one of MJ’s most legendary performances.

The black and red leather looks as strong as ever, and the updated materials gave the shoe a clean, modern feel without losing any of its edge.

It’s at this spot because it delivered on both nostalgia and quality. When a retro can remind people why the original moment mattered while still fitting today’s style, it deserves a top 3 place.

2. Air Jordan 1 High ’85 “Bred”

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The Air Jordan 1 High ’85 “Bred” takes the 2 spot because it was one of the most important retro releases of 2025. Any time the “Bred” colorway comes back, it grabs attention, but the ’85 makes it even more special.

The shape, the leather, and the overall build brought the pair closer to the original than most modern AJ1s. The black and red blocking is as strong as ever, and this release reminded people why this colorway sits at the top of Jordan Brand’s history.

It ranks here because it delivered a true event sneaker. This was the kind of drop that brought every type of fan together, from collectors to new fans who just wanted a pair of a classic.

1. Air Jordan 4 “Black Cat”

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And finally, the Air Jordan 4 “Black Cat” takes the top spot because it was the release that completely dominated 2025. The demand for this colorway has been building for years, and when it finally returned, it felt like the entire sneaker world tuned in.

The triple-black look works good with anything, which helped it reach far beyond the usual Jordan crowd. The suede upper, glossy accents, and clean shape gave the pair a polished feel that made it one of the most wearable drops of the year.

It ranks number one because it was everywhere, yet still felt special. This was the rare retro that lived up to the hype, moved the culture, and reminded everyone why the AJ4 remains a powerhouse.

Read More: The Air Jordan 11 “Space Jam” Is Returning In 2026

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Timothée Chalamet Finally Answers Whether Or Not He’s Really EsDeeKid https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/964459-timothee-chalamet-esdeekid-rumor-hip-hop-news Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:54:44 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=964459 EsDeeKid is a rising rapper in the UK underground, and there are legions of fans who believe he is actually Timothée Chalamet.

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Timothée Chalamet is on a quest for greatness in his new movie Marty Supreme. The same can be said of his career at large, as he has taken an athlete’s mentality to the acting world. There is a mystique around Chalamet right now, and there is still a lot that people don’t know about him.

In fact, there is currently a bizarre internet theory going around right now involving Chalamet and the UK underground rapper EsDeeKid. The artist is known for wearing a scarf over his face, only exposing his eyes. His eyes look dangerously close to Chalamet’s. Moreover, there has been this internet conspiracy theory that Chalamet is, in fact, EsDeeKid.

It’s a wild theory, especially when you consider how EsDeeKid has a thick Scouse accent that would be hard for an American to replicate. Yes, even an American who is the best actor of his generation.

Read More: Sean “Diddy” Combs & Misa Hylton’s Relationship Timeline

Is Timothée Chalamet EsDeeKid

Recently, Chalamet was on the Heart radio show in the UK, where he was asked directly whether or not he is the rapper. The actor immediately went into a cryptic mode, as he could barely contain himself. He went on to say that all would be revealed in due time. However, this is a complete non-answer, and the mystery remains alive.

Perhaps Chalamet wants to keep EsDeeKid’s mystique going, even if he has no personal ties to the artist. Or, Chalamet is living a double life as a rapper, and it’s all part of some movie rollout. Quite frankly, EsDeeKid’s anonymity has proven to be an effective marketing tool, as now, fans are desperate to know who he is.

Who is EsDeeKid?

When it comes to EsDeeKid, there is still very little that we actually know about him. Based on his Scouse accent, and his lyrics, it is clear that the kid is from Liverpool. We don’t know much more beyond that.

We don’t know an age, we don’t know a name, and we don’t really know his story. In 2024, he began dropping music, and in 2025, he dropped the album Rebel, which contains some massive hits, including “4 Raws,” “Phantom,” and “LV Sandals.”

He has co-signs from the likes of Fimiguerrero and even Fakemink, making him a true rising star of the UK underground, and someone on the verge of superstardom.

Read More: 50 Cent & Marlon Wayans Trade Shots Over Diddy Documentary: Everything You Need To Know

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Rock My World Freestyle – Song by FERG https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/964456-rock-my-world-freestyle-ferg Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:20:59 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=964456 FERG is fresh off his new album "Flip Phone Shorty," and now, he is back with a new freestyle that samples Michael Jackson.

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Just a couple of Fridays ago, FERG came through with his project Flip Phone Shorty. It’s a project that came with a new sound, and some very fun tracks. On Wednesday, he returned, this time with the “Rocky My World Freestyle,” which samples Michael Jackson. Once again, FERG could be heard having a ton of fun on this new track. It’s a freestyle that is going to bring about some nostalgia, and you can’t help but love all of the risks that FERG has been taking as of late. They are certainly paying off in a big way.

Release Date: December 10, 2025

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Rock My World Freestyle

Now I’m owning masters, money on buku
Next few years I’m about to go cookoo
Clothing, artwork, music and films
The god of the universe, I’m in a different realm

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Long Live Drakeo The Ruler – Song by Rio Da Yung OG https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/964453-long-live-drakeo-the-ruler-rio-da-yung-og Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:56:41 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=964453 Rio Da Yung OG just came through and paid homage to a legend gone to soon on "Long Live Drakeo The Ruler."

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Drakeo The Ruler was a legend of the West Coast, and made a huge impact on music prior to his passing. Even since that time, his legend lives on, and his peers continue to pay homage. Rio Da Yung OG did just that with his newest song “Long Live Drake The Ruler,” which was released on Thursday. The song even comes with a music video, where Rio can be seen rapping in front of a Drakeo mural. Overall, it is a dope song, and one that continues Rio’s dominant 2025. Rio Da Yung OG has been on fire this year, and he will be eager to carry that momentum into 2026.

Release Date: December 11, 2025

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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50 Cent & Marlon Wayans Trade Shots Over Diddy Documentary: Everything You Need To Know https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/964446-50-cent-marlon-wayans-beef-explained-hip-hop-news Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:50:48 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=964446 "Puff's down on his luck, and 50's kicking a man when he's down," Wayans said during an interview.

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Things have been heated ever since Sean Combs: The Reckoning dropped on Netflix last week, and as of late, it’s primarily been around Marlon Wayans and 50 Cent. Although Diddy certainly isn’t happy about this doc, 50 Cent, who serves as the executive producer, has been celebrating the docuseries’ success on the streaming giant. However, Fif’s intentions have been called into question, and rightfully so. The docuseries focuses on the pattern of alleged abuse, death, and violence that followed Diddy throughout his career, threading together the tragedy City College stampede, Tupac and Biggie’s deaths, the numerous allegations of sexual assault and rape, and his recent arrest into one narrative. The underlying problem is that, as well put together as this docuseries is, 50 Cent has a clear bias that he’s held well before the feds hit Diddy with RICO charges. 

Interestingly enough, a few people actually condemned 50 Cent for the documentary rather than praising him because, well, they don’t really thinks he cares about any of Diddy’s victims. Marlon Wayans, especially, has called out 50 Cent over Sean Combs: The Reckoning, and it has spilled into a full blown back-and-forth between the two. Below, we’re breaking down exactly where things went south between the two.

Read More: “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” Exposes Diddy’s Empire Of Influence & Abuse: Review

Marlon Wayans’ Talks Diddy Documentary

On an appearance on The Cruz Show, Wayans criticized the Sean Combs: The Reckoning as a personal hit rather than impartial reporting. He explained that 50 Cent’s issues with Diddy have been broadcasted throughout the trial, and even before then, and it undercuts the reliability of the narrative that’s presented.

“You can create any narrative as a producer and as a storyteller,” he explained of the documentary. “I can create any narrative… It doesn’t mean it’s true. I can get interview. I can do this, I can get footage, and I could make you think this about that person. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true. 50 and Puff have a long term beef. It’s personal. It’s between him and Puff but before it’s between the both of them, it’s between them and God. Puff’s down on his luck, and 50’s kicking a man when he’s down. If luck ever turns on 50, you gotta be careful what you put out. There’s a karma to every action.”

Read More: Diddy Documentaries To Revisit After Watching “Sean Combs: The Reckoning”

50 Cent Claps Back

Amid Marlon Wayans comments catching momentum across the internet, he faced further backlash from Ja Rule, another one of his foes. Ja suggested that he was going to go about doing a documentary on allegations made against 50 Cent in the past. Not necessarily directly connected to Marlon Wayans but it certainly did seem relevant to his comments about karma.

Regardless, 50 Cent, never one to hold his tongue, fired back at Wayons. He shared a photo from White Chicks with a stern warning, reading, “Keep my name out your mouth boy.”

Read More: Everyone Who Appears in “Sean Combs: The Reckoning”

The Beef Continues

Wayans certainly isn’t one to stand back from a roast session, and immediately engaged with a warning shot that he returned to 50 Cent. This time, he shared the theatrical photo 12 Years Of Slave with 50 Cent’s face on it, writing, “Now let’s think about this 50…”

Fif, however, didn’t necessarily take kindly to this either, and shared an edit from Wayans appearance on Club Shay Shay where he denied ever seeing anything weird happen at a Diddy party. The edit also included photos of Marlon alongside Diddy and suggestive scenes from his own movies. “I’m #1 in 49 countries 🔥I want all the smoke 💨 punk!” 50 captioned the post. 

Marlon Wayans Escalates Things Further

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Hitting the golf course, Marlon accepted Fif’s invitation for the smoke, and shared a video of himself smoking a cigar, looking unbothered. However, his caption further echoed some of Ja Rule’s statement. He denounced violence against women while seemingly mentioning 50 Cent’s alleged history of domestic violence. “Just enjoying my life and my @ligatridente cigars calm before the storm. For the record i don’t condone any abuse of women period. Unlike some people who have a track record of domestic violence. I got 5 sisters and a mother i honor. I rep US ALWAYS. Don’t let anyone create narratives … Marlon Lamont Wayans is an exceptional man,” he wrote. “Good day Curtis…”

Read More: Sean “Diddy” Combs & Kim Porter’s Relationship Timeline

AI Photos & The Pride Shoot

Wayans later shared an AI-generated photo of Diddy and 50 Cent sitting in a jacuzzi together. “Just for the record… Bro… let’s correct the narratives Curtis. Rub a dub dub. STOP 🛑🙉🙈🙊,” he wrote. Though he allowed the internet to presume that it was real at first, Complex later verified that the picture was generated by artificial intelligence.

This ultimately worked far more favorably for 50 Cent who flipped the same narrative that Wayans tried to suggest back at him. “Diddy got this fool trying to get at me, LOL 😆 No AI that’s ya vibe boy. Keep my name out ya mouth! @50centaction,” he wrote alongside a photo of Wayans shirtless with a rainbow bucket hat on and a rainbow umbrella–presumably for a Pride photoshoot. 

Wayans Continues Flaming 50 Cent & Clears The Air

Though 50 Cent remained quiet, Marlon Wayans feud with 50 Cent persisted with several other posts on his Instagram page. The first included a screengrab from one of 50 Cent’s early music videos where he was shirtless. “Where you get all that baby oil from Curtis? 🧐🤔 Many men, Many, many, many many men rub oil ‘pon me,” he wrote.

Then, he shared an edit of 50 Cent on the Breakfast Club where he spoke on the origins of his feud with Diddy after the disgraced mogul offered to take him shopping. However, in the video that Marlon shared, it cuts to the video of “Window Shopper” where 50 Cent take Mase on a shopping trip. “Some people just be LYING. Come on Curtis. STOP,” he continued.

If you zoom out, the fact that Marlon Wayans decided to go to war with 50 Cent over Diddy of all people seemed a bit strange. However, Wayans later clarified that he never defended Diddy in the first place.

“I’m gonna make it abundantly clear: I’m not here defending Diddy,” he said. “I’m here because I got dragged into this because somebody asked me a question, and I had an opinion. Nobody is wrong for giving an opinion about any subject. Period. I’m not here defending Diddy. Don’t let the narrative fool you or get to you. Once again, somebody’s creating narratives. This is my point. So please, look at the whole clip that I did and then look at what happens with the narrative, and that’s what I’m telling you. Y’all people don’t be sheep. Use your brain. Use your freedom of thought, freedom of speech, and don’t ever let nobody bully you.”

The Final Shot?

While 50 Cent kept things rather calm and withheld any further responses, Marlon tried to start things back up on Wednesday (December 10th) to little success. Sharing a photo of Fif in a suit and attempting ot turn the timeline on its head again, he dished a tiny roast on his Instagram. “Curtis, today we gonna focus on your ugly. Hmmm where shall i start… such much ugly to choose from…It’s a problem sir. How you ugly in a suit?! You may wanna lay off them ‘roids. Ol smashing machine ass,” he wrote. “That button is struggling to keep yo fit fat ass in the suit. One deep breath and POW!!! Yo fat buff ass popping out that sh*t like biscuits. Exhale champ. Buddy He rocking a Easter suit with Halloween face. Everyone in the hood is scared of the bully… except that lil funny skinny dude.”

So far, no response from 50 Cent but we will keep you posted if he does end up saying anything.

Read More: 50 Cent Has Jokes While Weighing In On Netflix’s Bidding War For Warner Bros.

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No-Show Witness In Celeste Rivas Case Reportedly Faces Arrest https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/964432-witness-celeste-rivas-faces-arrest-music-news Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:18:25 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=964432 Celeste Rivas' loved ones continue to demand answers months after the 14-year-old's remains were found in D4vd's Tesla.

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The investigation into Celeste Rivas mysterious death continues. Sadly, her loved ones have yet to get the answers they’ve been waiting for. Her remains were found in an impounded Tesla registered to D4vd in September, and still, her cause of death remains a mystery.

This week, Robert Morgenroth testified before a Los Angeles grand jury for three days in a row. Morgenroth is the general manager of D4vd’s record label, Mogul Vision. He’s also the president of D4vd’s touring company, Zara Brothers Travel. He’s being represented by Evan Jenness.

According to TMZ, things in the grand jury room haven’t exactly gone as planned so far. The outlet reports that the deputy D.A. presenting the case, Beth Silverman, stepped out into the hallway today (December 10). There, she saw Jenness, and approached her.

Read More: President Of D4vd’s Touring Company Questioned Before Grand Jury

Who Is Celeste Rivas?

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Singer D4vd performs onstage during Day 1 of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 18, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)

Reportedly, she told Jenness that she would be asking the judge issue a “body attachment” to force one female witness to testify before the grand jury. The female witness’ identity has not been made public. Reportedly, she failed to show up for court, so Silverman wants her arrested so she has to take the stand.

Celeste Rivas was just 14 years old when she died of unknown causes. She ran away from her Lake Elsinore home in April of 2024, and called her family at the end of the following month. Reportedly, that was the last time they heard from her.

For now, the nature of her alleged relationship with D4vd has not been confirmed. The two of them did, however, have the same “Shhh” tattoo on their fingers. An unreleased love song by the “Here With Me” performer featuring the name Celeste also surfaced online shortly after Rivas’ remains were found. He’s been named a suspect, along with one other unidentified individual.

Read More: D4vd Named The Most-Googled Person Of 2025 Amid Celeste Rivas Investigation

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Nicki Minaj Sides With 50 Cent As Fallout From New Diddy Doc Continues https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/964417-nicki-minaj-50-cent-fallout-new-diddy-doc-hip-hop-news Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:50:05 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=964417 Nicki Minaj previously brought out 50 Cent to perform on her "Pink Friday 2 World Tour" in New York City, last year.

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Nicki Minaj shared praise for 50 Cent on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday afternoon, posting a picture of the rapper with the caption: “Trumps > Chumps.” She didn’t clarify why she was voicing her support for him, but 50 has been wrapped up in plenty of drama over the last several days. Most of it revolves around the release of his new Netflix documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning.

Diddy’s team has already put out a statement labeling the series a “shameless hit piece.” They wrote in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter: “Netflix’s so-called ‘documentary’ is a shameful hit piece. Today’s GMA teaser confirms that Netflix relied on stolen footage that was never authorized for release. As Netflix and CEO Ted Sarandos know, Mr. Combs has been amassing footage since he was 19 to tell his own story, in his own way. It is fundamentally unfair, and illegal, for Netflix to misappropriate that work.”

They also targeted 50 Cent directly, adding: “It is equally staggering that Netflix handed creative control to Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson — a longtime adversary with a personal vendetta who has spent too much time slandering Mr. Combs. Beyond the legal issues, this is a personal breach of trust. Mr. Combs has long respected Ted Sarandos and admired the legacy of [Sarandos’ late father-in-law] Clarence Avant.” 

Read More: Ja Rule Threatens To Sue 50 Cent For Spreading Allegations About Him & Diddy

Netflix’s “Sean Combs: The Reckoning”

Beyond just Diddy’s team, several other celebrities have taken aim at 50 Cent over the documentary. Marlon Wayans criticized the series during an appearance on REAL 92.3 LA. “You can create any narrative as a producer and as a storyteller,” he argued. “I can create any narrative… It doesn’t mean it’s true. I can get interview. I can do this, I can get footage, and I could make you think this about that person. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true. 50 and Puff have a long term beef. It’s personal. It’s between him and Puff but before it’s between the both of them, it’s between them and God. Puff’s down on his luck, and 50’s kicking a man when he’s down. If luck ever turns on 50, you gotta be careful what you put out. There’s a karma to every action.” This resulted in them trading shots on social media. 

Additionally, Ja Rule has been criticizing 50 over the project. He even threatened to sue him for defamation after 50 posted a video of Diddy’s former bodyguard Gene Deal claiming to have allegedly seen Ja and the Bad Boy mogul come out of a room naked.

Nicki has been close with 50 Cent for years. When she traveled to New York City for the Pink Friday 2 World Tour in 2024, she brought him out to perform.

Read More: Diddy Allegedly Hosted Annual Freak-Offs On The Anniversary Of The Notorious B.I.G.’s Death

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Ja Rule Threatens To Expose 50 Cent’s Problematic Past In New Documentary https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/964406-ja-rule-threatens-50-cent-documentary-hip-hop-news Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:42:12 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=964406 Ja Rule continues to go after 50 Cent following the release of Netflix's new Diddy docuseries, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning."

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Netflix’s new 50 Cent-produced docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, has earned big reactions from viewers. Shortly after the doc’s release, for example, Ja Rule hopped on X with a series of shady messages. “You rat, always have been, always will be a f***ing RAT… Used car salesman suit wearing, field goal nose having, Herman Munster head a** n***a,” one reads. “N***a always telling on somebody… ol dry snitch a** n***a!!!,” another says.

Many believe these tweets were directed at Fif, which Ja later appeared to confirm. “Let’s be real that n***a dgaf about the victims we ALL know why he did the doc,” he declared in a follow-up tweet. “Herman’s a cancer to the culture if he cares so much then donate the profits to charities for domestic violence…”

“Hermans no different… ALLEGEDLY!!!,” he also insisted. He then proceeded to bring up allegations of domestic violence made against 50 Cent by Daphne Joy in 2013.

Read More: 50 Cent Delivers Surprising Take On Potential Diddy Comeback

Ja Rule & 50 Cent Beef

“Let me be clear this ain’t about Diddy he’s already in jail serving time AS HE SHOULD BE,” he later clarified on Instagram. “This is about this sucker Curtis acting like he’s hip hop moral savior going on tv wit them tight a** nasty suits and that big a** jug head when you’re NO DIFFERENT… ALLEGEDLY. … I wonder when it went wrong they look so happy together!!!”

50 Cent responded with a clip of Diddy’s ex-bodyguard alleging that he once saw the Bad Boy founder and Ja come out of the same room naked. Ja fired back by threatening to take legal action against him.

Now, Ja Rule is back at it, sharing even more tweets directed at the mogul. “@50cents You got some explaining to do here Herman!!!” he wrote earlier today, sharing an article about Fif’s history with women. “An open letter to @netflix WOW… #nodiddy#nofiddy.”

“Man this was a tough read… Doc in the works Herman you’re a Monster these women WILL be heard… #ICONN#ICONNicdocs @50cent @netflix,” he added, as captured by DJ Akademiks. At the time of writing, 50 Cent has not publicly responded to Ja’s latest jabs.

Read More: Marlon Wayans Clarifies He Never Defended Diddy During His 50 Cent Rant

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Resellers List 21 Savage’s New Album For Outrageous Prices https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/964404-resellers-21-savages-new-album-outrageous-prices-hip-hop-news Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:19:35 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=964404 Earlier this week, 21 Savage announced his next studio album will be titled, "What Happened To The Streets."

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Alternate versions of CDs for 21 Savage’s new album, What Happened to the Streets, are going for upwards of $1,000 on eBay, according to Kurrco. While only 2,100 copies were made, they originally sold for just $9.98. The figure marks a 9920% markup from that retail price.

Fans on social media have been in disbelief in response to the news. “Anyone spending $1000 on a 21 savage CD needs to be put on some sort of list,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another argued: “The music is so f*cking fake now. Bots buying up album alt album covers all to milk album sales.”

Read More: 21 Savage Reveals Release Date For “WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?”

21 Savage “What Happened To The Streets” Release Date

21 Savage will be releasing What Happened to the Streets on Friday, December 12. The date comes just days after he revealed the project, sharing a black-and-white trailer on Instagram on Monday. He has yet to confirm a tracklist, and there’s also no word on what guest features fans can expect.

In the comments section of the trailer, several potential collaborators popped up to hype up the album. Conway the Machine, G Herbo, DJ Khaled, Zaytoven, and all shared messages. Apple Music shows there are 14 songs on the tracklist, and none of them were already released as singles.

What Happened to the Streets will arrive almost two years after 21 Savage’s last album, American Dream, which released in January 2024. That effort debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart after moving 133,000 total album-equivalent units.

Earlier this month, Savage made headlines when an interview of him from June resurfaced on social media. In the clip, he shared his stance on rap beefs in the wake of Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud in 2024. “I don’t really believe in rap beef,” he admitted at the time. “I don’t come from that world though, I feel like it depends what world you come from. […] If you say certain sh*t about me in a song, I’mma slap the f*ck out you when I see you. You’re gonna have to stand on that sh*t when you see me, I don’t really believe in certain sh*t.”

Read More: 21 Savage Seems To Kick Off New Album Rollout With Art Installation

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Joe Budden Argues Drake’s Quality Of Music Fell Off After “Scorpion” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/964394-joe-budden-drake-quality-music-fell-off-scorpion-hip-hop-news Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:32:56 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=964394 Joe Budden has had a rocky relationship with Drake for years as he's been highly critical of his recent work.

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Joe Budden expanded on his opinion of Drake’s most recent albums during an appearance on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, this week. In doing so, Budden said that he was a fan of Drake’s earlier music, but at some point the quality took a nosedive.

“I’m a Drake guy. That’s my guy,” Paul said, asking Budden for his opinion on the Toronto rapper. “I think that what goes up has to come down,” Budden began. “That’s not a Drake thing. I think he was just on such a streak that, at some point, it had to come down.” From there, he argued that the decline began after Scorpion. “The quality of music,” he clarified. “We’re not talking about streams or success. Hearing somebody that did everything he did from So Far Gone up to that point and then listening to everything that came after that just didn’t sound like the same person to me.”

The group also gave credit to Drake for being multidimensional. Budden specifically praised his work on Saturday Night Live as well as at the ESPYS. Elsewhere during the interview, Paul revealed that he thinks Travis Scott chickened out of working with the WWE.

Read More: Drake Disses Joe Budden’s Co-Host Parks, He Fires Back

Drake & Joe Budden Beef

It’s far from the first time Joe Budden has been critical of Drake’s recent output. The negative opinions have led to him exchanging shots with Drake on social media on various occasions over the years. Back in 2023, Drake eviscerated Budden in response to his criticism of For All the Dogs. The podcast host had argued that Drake was “rapping for the kids” on the project.

“@joebudden you have failed at music,” Drake began his lengthy message. “You left it behind to do what you are doing in this clip cause this is what actually pays your bills. For any artist watching this just remember you are watching a failure give their opinion on his idea of a recipe for success… a quitter give their opinion on how to achieve longevity…”

Read More: Joe Budden On Drake’s “For All The Dogs”: “He Rapping For The Children”

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