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 Sun, 10 May 2026 21:55:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Ranking Every Air Jordan 5 Collab From Worst To Best https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/993803-air-jordan-5-collabs-ranked-sneakers Mon, 11 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=993803 Every Air Jordan 5 collaboration ranked, from the PSG Retro to the Off-White "Sail" that proved the AJ5 belongs in any conversation.

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The Air Jordan 5 does not have the longest collab history in the Jordan Brand catalog. However, what it lacks in volume it makes up for in quality. From Supreme’s landmark 2015 pack to Virgil Abloh’s deeply personal Off-White tribute, the AJ5 has attracted some of the most credible names in sneaker culture.

It has also welcomed soccer clubs, hip hop heavyweights, and independent boutiques who each brought something different to one of Tinker Hatfield’s most celebrated designs.

Here is every Air Jordan 5 collaboration ranked from worst to best.

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19. Paris Saint-Germain x Air Jordan 5 Retro

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The first PSG x Air Jordan 5 arrived in 2018 and was one of the earlier entries in Jordan Brand’s ongoing relationship with the French soccer club. The “75” on the side panel references PSG’s founding year.

It introduced a new audience to the AJ5 silhouette. However, as a standalone sneaker in the collab catalog, it has been overshadowed by the releases that came after it.

18. Paris Saint-Germain x Air Jordan 5 “Off Noir”

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The “Off Noir” is the most recent PSG x AJ5 entry and the most minimal of the three. The blacked-out upper with tonal PSG detailing and aged midsole is clean and wearable.

It sits near the bottom of this list not because it is a bad shoe, but because the collab has produced more interesting work elsewhere. It is a solid release that simply does not stand out in a strong catalog.

17. Paris Saint-Germain x Air Jordan 5 Low “Paname”

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“Paname” is Parisian slang for Paris, and this low-cut AJ5 leans fully into that identity. The taupe suede upper with black and orange accents gives it a more subdued, fashion-forward look than the high-top PSG entries.

It is the most wearable of the three PSG pairs and the most distinctive silhouette-wise. It ranks above its counterparts for that reason alone.

16. DJ Khaled x Air Jordan 5 “We The Best” “Polar Blue”

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The “Polar Blue” was one of Khaled’s more exclusive AJ5 entries, with limited distribution that kept it out of most people’s hands. The clean white and icy blue colorway is straightforward and well-executed.

It is a solid shoe that reflects Khaled’s preference for premium materials and neutral palettes. As a collab entry, it is strong, but the more widely available Khaled pairs generated more cultural momentum.

15. A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 5 “Dusk”

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A Ma Maniere has built one of the most consistent collab track records in Jordan Brand history. The “Dusk” is the darker of the two AMM AJ5 colorways and applies the brand’s signature premium material approach to the silhouette cleanly.

It is a well-made shoe with a thoughtful aesthetic. It sits below the “Dawn” and “Black Collective” because it is the least visually distinctive of the three AMM entries on this list.

14. Air Jordan 5 Low “Doernbecher”

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The Doernbecher Freestyle program has produced some of the most emotionally significant releases in Jordan Brand history. The 2022 AJ5 Low entry is no exception. Designed by a patient at the OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, it carries a personal story behind every design detail.

The low silhouette is an unconventional choice for a Doernbecher release. However, the program’s mission gives every entry on this list a layer of meaning that purely commercial collabs cannot match.

13. Supreme x Air Jordan 5 “Camo”

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The Supreme x Air Jordan 5 pack from 2015 was one of the most anticipated collab drops of that year. The “Camo” is the most divisive of the three colorways. The pattern is loud and unmistakably Supreme, which works for some collectors and not for others.

It generated significant resale demand on release. However, from a pure sneakerhead standpoint, the black and white colorways in the pack are stronger executions of the same concept.

12. DJ Khaled x Air Jordan 5 “We The Best” “Crimson Bliss”

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The “Crimson Bliss” is the bolder of the two widely available Khaled AJ5 releases from 2022. The warm colorway is distinctive and fits Khaled’s personality well.

It was released alongside the “Sail” and generated solid demand on its own terms. It sits below the “Sail” on this list because the Sail’s more neutral palette gives it broader appeal. As a collab entry, it is well-executed and underrated by collectors who slept on it at retail.

11. A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 5 “Dawn”

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The “Dawn” is the lighter counterpart to the “Dusk” and the more immediately appealing of the two in terms of colorway. A Ma Maniere’s attention to material quality is evident throughout.

They have consistently elevated every silhouette it has worked on, and the AJ5 is no exception. It sits above the “Dusk” for its stronger visual identity. Both pairs demonstrated that the AJ5 could hold its own in the premium collab space.

10. Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 “Arctic Pink”

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Awake NY brought a New York look to the AJ5 that felt genuinely fresh. The “Arctic Pink” is the more unexpected of the two Awake colorways and the more interesting for it.

Angelo Baque’s design language translates well to the AJ5 silhouette. Jordan Brand gave Awake significant creative freedom on this project, and the result reflected that. It is one of the more underrated entries in the AJ5 collab catalog.

9. DJ Khaled x Air Jordan 5 “We The Best” “Sail”

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The “Sail” was the most accessible Khaled AJ5 release and the one that reached the widest audience. The warm sail and orange blaze colorway is clean and versatile. It proved that Khaled’s collab work could resonate beyond his core fanbase.

Additionally, it was the entry that solidified his standing as a legitimate Jordan Brand design partner rather than just a celebrity endorsement. It holds up well as a standalone sneaker years after its release.

8. A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan 5 “Black Collective”

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The “Black Collective” is the strongest entry in A Ma Maniere’s AJ5 run. The all-black premium materials give it a refined, wearable look that works across multiple contexts.

A Ma Maniere has established itself as one of the most credible voices in the Jordan Brand collab space. This pair is the clearest expression of that credibility applied to the AJ5. It is a shoe that rewards people who pay attention to quality over hype.

7. Supreme x Air Jordan 5 “White”

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The white colorway from the Supreme x AJ5 pack is the most wearable of the three and the one that has held up best over time. The clean white leather upper with Supreme’s branding on the netting is restrained by Supreme standards.

It is a shoe that works just as well on foot as it does in a display case. Furthermore, the 2015 Supreme x AJ5 pack as a whole remains one of the most significant collab moments in the AJ5’s history.

6. Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 “Racer Blue”

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The “Racer Blue” is the stronger of the two Awake NY AJ5 entries from a sneakerhead standpoint. The blue colorway is bold without being overdone and fits the AJ5 silhouette naturally.

Awake NY’s work on this project demonstrated that smaller, independent creative voices could bring something new to one of Jordan Brand’s most storied silhouettes. It is a pair that deserves more attention than it typically receives in broader AJ5 collab conversations.

5. Doernbecher x Air Jordan 5 “Isaac Arzate”

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The 2013 Doernbecher x AJ5 designed by Isaac Arzate is one of the most celebrated entries in the entire Doernbecher Freestyle program. Arzate’s personal story and design vision produced a colorful, emotional shoe that stands apart from most collaborative releases in the AJ5 catalog.

It is a shoe with real meaning behind every detail. Moreover, it demonstrated that the AJ5 silhouette could carry the kind of personal storytelling that the Doernbecher program demands better than almost any other Jordan model.

4. Trophy Room x Air Jordan 5 “Ice Blue”

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Marcus Jordan’s Trophy Room store produced one of the most hyped AJ5 collabs of the modern era with the “Ice Blue.” The powder blue and white colorway is clean and distinctive, and the personal connection to the Jordan family gave it a layer of authenticity that most collabs cannot manufacture.

It was released exclusively through Trophy Room’s online store and pop-up shop in Orlando and resold for well above retail immediately. It remains one of the most sought-after AJ5 collabs of the last decade.

3. Supreme x Air Jordan 5 “Black”

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The black colorway from the 2015 Supreme x AJ5 pack is the strongest of the three and the one most sneakerheads point to when the pack comes up in conversation. Supreme’s branding on the black netting is subtle enough to let the AJ5’s design language breathe while still making its presence felt.

It is a shoe that has held its resale value and its cultural relevance consistently since 2015. The Supreme x AJ5 collaboration remains one of the defining collab moments of the decade.

2. Off-White x Air Jordan 5 “Muslin”

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The “Muslin” is named for the unbleached fabric used in fashion prototyping and represents one of the more conceptually interesting entries in the Off-White x Jordan Brand catalog. The neutral grey upper with translucent grid overlay and pre-yellowed outsole gives it a raw, unfinished quality that feels intentional.

It is a more subtle application of Abloh’s design language than the “Sail” and arguably a more sophisticated one. For collectors who followed Virgil’s work closely, it is the more interesting of the two Off-White AJ5 entries.

1. Off-White x Air Jordan 5 “Sail”

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The Off-White x Air Jordan 5 “Sail” is the best collab in AJ5 history. Released on NBA All-Star Weekend 2020, it was Virgil Abloh’s tribute to a shoe he had spoken publicly about loving since childhood.

The deconstructed approach, circular cutouts, translucent grid overlay, and pre-yellowed outsole gave the AJ5 a completely new visual identity without losing what made the original great.

It is the collab that proved the AJ5 could hold its own alongside the AJ1 and AJ4 in the highest tier of Jordan Brand collaboration history.

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DJ Akademiks Is In Disbelief Over Blueface’s New 18-Year-Old Girlfriends https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/994397-dj-akademiks-reacts-blueface-new-18-year-old-girlfriends Sun, 10 May 2026 21:55:07 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=994397 DJ Akademiks reacted to Blueface allegedly starting to date two 18-year-olds amid his cheating and paternity drama with his flame Nevaeh.

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Blueface is still speaking on past relationships such as his contentions with Chrisean Rock, but he’s also moving on incredibly fast. Amid paternity gossip with his pregnant partner Nevaeh and his admissions to constantly cheating on her, he allegedly started dating two 18-year-old women. The rapper had a conversation with them on his livestream while he drove them in his car, which DJ Akademiks reacted to on his own stream.

“You got to think, chat. Every year, it’s a girl turning 18,” Blue said during his stream, as caught by DJ Akademiks TV on Instagram. “They’re updating like cars. This a 2026 right here.” “With tints,” one of the women replied.

“Blueface gets the bottom of the barrel,” Akademiks expressed at one point in reaction to the clip. “Apparently, if you’re 18, you’re like a 2026 car… The other one says, ‘He don’t want that old-a** Benz.'”

Ak seemed more shocked than anything else, whether for the age gap in question or for how brazenly the West Coast MC compared a woman to a car. We’ll see if he addresses folks calling out the age gap or if he moves onto other potential partners that are hopefully closer to his age.

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How Many Kids Does Blueface Have?

Blueface has three children: son Javaughn and daughter Journey with Jaidyn Alexis, and son Chrisean Jesus Malone Jr. with Chrisean Rock. Chrisean Jr. has sadly been the topic of a lot of paternity speculation, as the rapper has denied being the father on multiple occasions and apologized for that claim on others. So maybe some fans will question that for the rest of time… Or until they stop caring, anyway.

What’s more is that Blueface is allegedly expecting more children. There’s his pregnant partner Nevaeh, but former partners of hers have recently suggested they might be the father. But Blue recently got a voicemail from a mystery woman who claimed he got her pregnant.

So he could be having two children on the way, one, or none. We’ll see what the next parts of this salacious drama saga are, which refuses to die down for any party involved.

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Chris Brown Isn’t Worried About Mixed Fan Reactions To New Album “Brown” https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/994389-chris-brown-mixed-fan-reactions-new-album-brown Sun, 10 May 2026 21:28:05 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=994389 Chris Brown is used to catching flack at this point, but he thinks his new album "Brown" will eventually grow on people.

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Chris Brown is no stranger to clapping back at online haters, but that has more to do with people bringing up his problematic past or spreading gossip or rumors about him. When it comes to the music, he knows not everyone will be a fan, and he has way more die-hards on his side to sustain his success.

That was Breezy’s approach to assessing the mixed reception to his new album Brown. Many hardcore fans loved it and praised the extensive tracklist, whereas others saw that trait as a detriment. There were also debates about performances, songwriting, and features. All in all, it won’t convince a skeptic, but it still shows what makes him special as an artist.

As such, Brown took to his Instagram page to comment on the reception and dissemination of the LP, recalling what happened with his previous projects. “Just wanna say thank you to everyone who listened to this album,” he wrote, as caught by Complex Music on IG. “Been a lot of mixed reviews and I can take my audience’s criticism and opinions. The last 3 albums have came under the same scrutiny and it eventually grew on people. Thank you for even taking the time out to listen.”

It would be interesting to hear the singer engage with specific criticisms he might understand, or particular jabs he might find out of whack. But again, he knows to leave the discourse to the fanbase and rake in the benefits.

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Usher & Chris Brown Tour

Chris Brown’s BROWN preceded a massive development, as it landed before the commencement of the “Raymond & Brown [R&B]” tour alongside Usher. The soulful legends will kick off their North American trek on June 26 in Denver, Colorado and wrap it up on December 12 in Tampa, Florida.

Fans are trying to get tickets amid huge demand, and there’s a lot more social media chatter about the trek. There are also some more debates about Brown and the use of artificial intelligence to promote it, but it’s all contributing to more attention and interest in these recent moves. We’ll see how the attention and reception to the actual music evolves over time.

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LeBron Rocks Meaningful Nike LeBron 23 “Closing Ceremony” In Lakers Loss https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/994391-nike-lebron-23-closing-ceremony-sneaker-news Sun, 10 May 2026 21:12:39 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=994391 LeBron James wore the Nike LeBron 23 "Closing Ceremony" inspired by the KITH x LeBron 15 as the Lakers fell to 0-3 against the Thunder

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LeBron James laced up the Nike LeBron 23 “Closing Ceremony” for Game 3 against the Thunder last night. The Lakers lost, falling to 0-3 in the series. And the shoe he chose to wear is raising some eyebrows.

“Closing Ceremony” is a loaded name for a shoe worn in a game the Lakers desperately needed to win. Whether LeBron intended it as a message or not, the internet ran with it immediately. Down 3-0, with elimination looming, the name hits different.

The design pulls directly from the KITH x Nike LeBron 15 that LeBron wore during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. That shoe became one of the most celebrated LeBron PEs ever made. This version brings that floral embroidery concept forward onto the LeBron 23 silhouette with roses, vines, gold details, all on a black base.

It’s a beautiful shoe. The craftsmanship is obvious up close. But the timing of the name, the series situation, and LeBron lacing these up specifically for this game created a storyline that was almost impossible to ignore.

No team has ever come back from 3-0 in NBA playoff history. The Lakers face that wall now. LeBron is 41 years old and still on the floor competing. Whether this series ends in Game 4 or somehow extends, the “Closing Ceremony” shoe will be remembered as part of this moment either way.

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Nike LeBron 23 “Closing Ceremony”

The Nike LeBron 23 “Closing Ceremony” draws its design DNA from the KITH x Nike LeBron 15, which LeBron wore at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles. That pair featured intricate floral embroidery across a black upper with roses, gold vines, and green leaf detailing covering most of the shoe’s mesh panels.

This LeBron 23 version recreates that same embroidered patchwork on an updated silhouette. Red roses and gold floral images sit against a black base, with smooth leather panels flanking the toe and heel.

The contrast between the ornate embroidery and the clean leather sections is what makes the shoe visually striking. The “Closing Ceremony” name was always going to carry weight. Nobody expected it to carry this much.

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Gucci Mane Goes All Out For His Wife Keyshia Ka’oir On Mother’s Day https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/994385-gucci-mane-wife-keyshia-kaoir-mothers-day Sun, 10 May 2026 20:54:17 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=994385 Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'oir are at the center of a lot of drama right now thanks to the Pooh Shiesty case, but they are staying strong.

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Keyshia Ka’oir took to social media recently to stand up for her husband, as many people are criticizing Gucci Mane for the legal situation with Pooh Shiesty. His former artist is behind bars for allegedly robbing and kidnapping him, and the couple is trying their best to ignore the chaos and celebrate each other.

Guwop kept up this end of the bargain on Mother’s Day, as Keyshia took to Instagram to show off the fabulous pink Rolls-Royce car he got her. It even says “Mrs. Davis” near the door hinges.

“Wow! Thank u to my beautiful children & my Husband for making Mother’s Day so special,” she wrote, as caught by No Jumper on IG. “Your love, support, patience, and everything you do for our family means more to me than words can explain. Thank you for always being there, for making me feel appreciated, and for being such an amazing husband and father. I’m beyond grateful for you, love u 4L MRS. DAVIS.”

“Happy Mother’s Day babe,” Gucci replied in the comments section. This joins many other consistent and luxurious celebrations of their relationship on social media.

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Gucci Mane’s Kids

For those unaware, Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir’s family is comprised of their children Ice (their son born in 2020) and Iceland (their daughter born in 2023). Ka’oir reportedly has three children, two daughters and a son, from a previous relationship. But she is very private about that and keeps them away from the public.

Gucci shares an older son named Keitheon with Sheena Evans, who reportedly came into this world around 2007. He and Keyshia spoke in the past about coparenting dynamics, affirming they have a happy and healthy family.

Elsewhere, the Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty case continues to develop. To be clear, the former isn’t a part of the actual legal process in any way yet. Shiesty recently pleaded not guilty in the case, along with the other codefendants facing hefty prison time. These include his father, fellow Memphis rapper Big30, and others.

Hip-hop continues to criticize Guwop for allegedly snitching and holding Pooh under an allegedly exploitative contract. But many questions remain on the table. As such, he’d rather focus on the surefire things, like the loved ones in his life.

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Tupac, Eric B. & Rakim’s Classic Albums Are Now In The Grammy Hall Of Fame https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/994381-tupac-eric-b-rakim-classic-albums-grammy-hall-of-fame Sun, 10 May 2026 20:32:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=994381 Tupac's "All Eyez On Me" and "Paid In Full" by Eric B. & Rakim join new Grammy Hall Of Fame inductees like Alice Coltrane and Funkadelic.

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The Grammy Hall Of Fame celebrates historically or qualitatively significant releases in music that are at least 25 years old, and two hip-hop classics got long-overdue inductions. Tupac and his beloved, relentlessly enduring album All Eyez On Me are in the Hall now, as well as the seminal Paid In Full by the legendary Eric B. and Rakim. These records defined the genre in their era, paved the way for so much more to come, and still stand as two of the most essential hip-hop projects of all time.

The Art Of Dialogue caught a clip of the Friday (May 8) induction ceremony on Twitter. “Respect is earned, not given,” Eric said. “I just want to say thank you to everybody. Our security team, the drivers, management team, everybody. If it wasn’t for y’all, it wouldn’t be no Eric B. & Rakim. I love you. Thank you again.”

Outlawz member E.D.I. Mean accepted the honor on ‘Pac’s behalf. “Wow, good evening,” he said, as he shared on Instagram. “On behalf of Tupac, his family, the Tupac Shakur estate, his friends and fans all around the world, thank you to the Recording Academy for this incredible honor. Thank you to the Grammy Hall Of Fame for this incredible honor. I’m sure Tupac is smiling real big and saying, ‘I told you I was a legend.’

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“He would tell us that,” E.D.I. continued. “He would look at us in our eyes and tell us that every day… But Tupac was more than an artist. He was a poet, a revolutionary spirit, and one of the most fearless voices of his generation. He spoke to pain, struggle, love, and the ability to overcome in spite of what you went through. Tonight, we honor him, but we also honor everybody who contributed to All Eyez On Me. I can’t overstate that enough.”

Other Grammy Hall Of Fame inductees this year include Alice Coltrane’s Journey In Satchidananda, Funkadelic’s Maggot Brain, Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, and Pink Moon by Nick Drake. With this and many more accolades over the years, All Eyez On Me and Paid In Full will resonate for generations to come.

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Bhad Bhabie Goes Off On Critics Accusing Her Of Blackfishing https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/994377-bhad-bhabie-goes-off-critics-accusing-her-blackfishing Sun, 10 May 2026 19:41:02 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=994377 Bhad Bhabie took to social media to respond to folks claiming she's trying to be Black, affirming her white Jewish and Italian roots.

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Bhad Bhabie has been dealing with Internet scrutiny ever since her “catch me outside” blow-up, whether it’s folks questioning her cancer battle or other debates around her physical figure. However, one of the most present criticisms from haters has been about “Blackfishing,” a term used to describe a non-Black person who uses and appropriates makeup, hairstyles, and more to present a Black aesthetic for self-gain.

Whether or not you think she engages in this practice, she recently uploaded (and since deleted) various Instagram Story posts denying she ever tried to look or be Black, as caught by The Shade Room. The media personality went on a very lengthy rant due to resurfaced photos comparing her past appearance to how she looks now.

She blamed that difference on age above all else, explaining she grew up, changed her hair color, “sat in the sun,” and got lip filler “like who the f**k else didn’t???” Bhabie also said her management team didn’t give her creative control for her look back then. They allegedly “forced [her] to wear that red ponytail for 5 years.”

Bhabie claimed folks are being disingenuous with their Blackfishing claims. According to her, they criticized old and new photos all the same. “It literally does not matter what I do,” the 23-year-old wrote. “I have went as far as having my makeup Artist use a foundation on me that was three shades lighter and wore a blonde wig. And y’all still said I was trying to be Black.”

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What Ethnicity Is Bhad Bhabie?

“I have never a day in my life said I wanted to be any other race but the race that I am which is white,” she continued. “I am Italian and Jewish. My father is Jewish. My mother was Italian. I was raised Catholic Italian. That is what I am. Tt is a mental illness to think you can magically know what someone else wants for themselves. Especially when they’ve never said that and they have denied it but you keep forcing it on them that is sick.”

Many folks did not give grace to the “Honest” artist, arguing her clap-back shows a tone-deaf lack of understanding of the accusations. We’ll see if they slow down at any point of her time in the spotlight.

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Jordan Poole’s New Nike GT Cut 4 Is Pure Gold https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/994366-jordan-poole-nike-gt-cut-4-sneaker-news Sun, 10 May 2026 19:19:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=994366 Jordan Poole's Nike GT Cut 4 PE arrives in a full metallic gold colorway with black accents and his signature sunrise logo.

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Jordan Poole has never been subtle and his latest Nike GT Cut 4 PE makes that clear from the first look. The shoe is full metallic gold head to toe, and it might be his loudest colorway yet.

Poole has a history of memorable GT Cut PEs. The “Milk and Cookies” GT Cut 3 from last season turned heads league-wide. This gold GT Cut 4 takes that energy up a notch. The whole shoe reads like a trophy sitting on your shelf.

The pair retails for $200 and is set to drop in this summer 2026 through Nike and select retailers. That’s one of the better things about Poole’s PEs, they actually make it to retail. Most player exclusives stay in the locker room. Poole’s consistently land on shelves.

The GT Cut 4 has become the go-to canvas for NBA players without a signature shoe. Dylan Harper, Rob Dillingham, and others have all gotten their own versions this year. Poole’s gold edition might be the flashiest of the bunch.

His personal sunrise logo lands on the heel in black, giving the shoe a small personal touch against all that gold. The black laces and Swoosh branding add just enough contrast to keep the whole thing from going overboard.

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Jordan Poole’s Nike GT Cut 4

The Jordan Poole Nike GT Cut 4 PE runs entirely in metallic gold across the sculpted upper. Also horizontal ribbed detailing along the side panels gives the shoe a textured, almost armored look.

Black hits land on the collar, laces, and Swoosh branding which is the only real contrast against all that gold. Also Poole’s sunrise logo sits on the heel in black as well, continuing a PE motif he’s carried across several recent Nike Basketball releases.

Underfoot, a smoky translucent outsole extends the gold theme while the carved traction pattern keeps things functional. Finally, the shoe retails for $200 and drops this summer via Nike and select retailers.

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DDG & Nick Cannon Insult Each Other’s Parenting In “Wild ‘N Out” Rap Battle https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/994373-ddg-nick-cannon-insult-parenting-wild-n-out-rap-battle Sun, 10 May 2026 19:02:53 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=994373 DDG dissed Nick Cannon's many children with many women, whereas Cannon brought up the rapper and streamer's custody issues with Halle Bailey.

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DDG recently went live on stream so his fans could see his Wild ‘N Out rap battle with Nick Cannon yesterday (Saturday, May 9). It didn’t take long for things to go south, though, as both men insulted each other’s relationships, parenting, and partners.

As caught by Livebitez on Instagram, things took a turn when the streamer had the following line: “Nick doing this show just to pay child support / But really, you should wild and abort.” PontiacMade apparently got the idea for that bar and others from ChatGPT. Of course, it refers to Nick Cannon’s many children by multiple women.

Then, Cannon responded with, “Talk about my kids, yeah, that’s fine / But at least my baby mama let me see mine.” This referred to DDG’s custody battle situation over his son, which he resolved with the child’s mother Halle Bailey back in October. Both dropped the restraining orders against each other and moved forward with a custody agreement.

The streamer then ended with these lines, which didn’t hit as hard either because they were weak or because they were way too intense: “You like 60 plus, and still not married / We don’t know s**t about you but Mariah Carey / I can see my kid, but you can’t see yours / You got like 20 kids / All your baby mamas is whores.”

“Not all of them,” Cannon responded before things wrapped up.

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Nick Cannon & DDG Wild ‘N Out

But like most things Wild ‘N Out, we doubt this will actually turn into something serious. After all, the rapper and streamer later clarified that they didn’t mean anything they were saying to each other.

“Nick, I don’t think you should wild and abort,” he expressed on stream, as caught by DDGVerse on Twitter. “ChatGPT told me to say that s**t, bro. And I don’t think none of your baby mamas is whores. I don’t even know your baby mamas, I only know Mariah Carey. That’s all I could think of. I was a little mad when he said the line, so I had to say something mean. But I didn’t mean it. I can’t say nothing back on that bar. When n***as say s**t like that, it’s nothing that I can say back besides, ‘I do see my son.’ What I’ma say?”

Nick Cannon has addressed DDG’s romantic history before, and he’s been on Wild ‘N Out before. So this is probably all water under the bridge.

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This Signed Oregon x Nike Air Force 1 Sample Is One Of The Rarest Shoes Ever https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/994362-signed-oregon-x-nike-af1-sample-sneaker-news Sun, 10 May 2026 18:11:55 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=994362 A rare Oregon x Nike Air Force 1 sample signed by Phil Knight, Tinker Hatfield, Dan Lanning, Bucky Irving, and Bryce Boettcher has surfaced.

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Collector @pgknows just surfaced one of the more interesting Nike Air Force 1 samples to come through his feed in a while. The shoe is a rare Oregon x Nike AF1 sample. And it carries five signatures that make it genuinely hard to put a price on.

Phil Knight, Tinker Hatfield, Dan Lanning, Bucky Irving, and Bryce Boettcher all signed the pair. That’s Nike’s founder and the designer behind some of the most iconic sneakers ever made. Add in the head coach of the Oregon Ducks and two Oregon football players. All on one shoe.

The combination of names is what makes this one unusual. Phil Knight and Tinker Hatfield signatures on a sample are rare on their own. Adding current Oregon program figures turns it into something more specific.

The base shoe is a tonal white Air Force 1 Low. It features a subtle all-over Oregon-themed graphic pattern across the upper and an iridescent heel tab carrying the Oregon “O” logo. Clean build, quiet details and it’s the kind of sample that lets the story do the heavy lifting.

@pgknows asked his followers what they think it’s worth. That’s a genuinely hard question to answer. There’s no direct comparable on the market. The signature combination alone puts it in a category of its own.

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Signed Oregon x Nike AF1 Sample

Nike and the University of Oregon have one of the most storied relationships in college sports history. Phil Knight, Oregon’s most famous alum and Nike’s co-founder, built that connection over decades.

He funded facilities, uniforms, and kept the Ducks at the cutting edge of athletic design. Oregon has received some of the most creative Nike samples and PEs of any college program as a result. This particular AF1 sample features a tonal white leather upper with an embossed graphic pattern across the panels.

An iridescent heel counter stamped with the Oregon “O” finishes the back end. Multiple signatures run across the lateral side in black marker. Overall it’s a one-of-a-kind piece by definition.

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