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Mal Explains Why Jay-Z Shouldn’t Drop An Album

Alexander Cole — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:47:35 +0000

Jay-Z has been making some big moves this year, and it has fans feeling as though an album is imminent. An announcement has yet to be made, which means fans should probably hold their horses before jumping the gun.

However, the signs are all there. Hov has shaved his head, he’s released freestyles, he recently appeared on a Beyoncé song, and he is on a mini-tour to celebrate 30 years of Reasonable Doubt. All of these elements have Jay-Z fans excited for what could be on the horizon.

That said, not everyone is feeling excited about the prospect of a new Hov album. Surprisingly, one of those people is Mal. Despite his family ties to the artist, he believes 2026 is the worst time for Jay-Z to release a new album. Why? Because everyone will try to declare it a flop.

Mal Gives A Jay-Z Hot Take

Mal says he doesn’t want JAY-Z to drop another album.

Mal argues today’s hip-hop climate is too obsessed with sales and chart numbers, saying people would be waiting to call JAY-Z’s next album a “flop” regardless of how good the music is.

Rory disagrees, saying if JAY-Z… pic.twitter.com/vHuEEX1Pwk
— CY Chels (@SeewhyChels) August 6, 2026

Mal isn’t necessarily wrong. Fans are quick to call things flops these days. If you don’t drop a classic with 500K first-week sales, it’s a flop. Furthermore, everyone will be comparing the album to Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole. This only stacks the deck against Jay-Z further.

While all of this may be true, Jay-Z isn’t exactly the type of artist to care about what the trolls and the Stans on Twitter have to say. Instead, if he feels confident in the music, he is going to release it. It really is just as simple as that.

Overall, there are still five months left of 2026. That is plenty of time for Jay-Z to surprise fans and reveal that a new project is on the horizon. For now, fans will just need to be patient.

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Pavlovian Effect – Song by Your Old Droog featuring A-Reece, Masta Ace, & DJ Harrison

Alexander Cole — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:52:23 +0000

Your Old Droog has built up a track record over the years of being a dope MC, with steady flow and eye-popping wordplay. He can tell a story, and he can paint a picture. Central tenets to being an MC that people actually want to listen to. His latest song is “Pavlovian Effect,” with contributions from A-Reece, Masta Ace, and DJ Harrison. The chemistry between the artists is all there. Overall, we get some lovely production that is perfect for Your Old Droog’s familiar voice. From there, A-Reece and Masta Ace do their thing, bringing some variety to the listening experience.

Release Date: August 4, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Kanye West Sued By Producer Who Allegedly Used AI On “Vultures 2” And “Bully”

Alexander Cole — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:50:33 +0000

Kanye West faced serious AI allegations during the production of BULLY. In fact, fans felt pretty dejected by what they were hearing. When Ye was ready to release the project, he made the claim that he would be re-recording all of his vocals as a means of removing the AI from the album.

However, according to Complex, the AI allegations have come back around, this time in the form of a lawsuit. As per court documents, the anonymous producer claims to have worked on Vultures 2 and BULLY.

John Doe says Ye messaged him on August 1, 2024, just two days before the release of Vultures 2. It was here that Ye asked for some help with “extensive production and vocal production services.” These services included 400 individual vocal generations and 13 AI voice models. The producer claims five songs from Vultures 2 contained these elements.

Kanye West Accused Of Using AI On New Albums

Furthermore, the producer says he worked with Ye again on BULLY during the Fall of 2024. John Doe alleges he still hasn’t been credited for his work on these projects. He was offered a “master buyout,” although he says nothing ever came of that.

At this time, Doe is looking for $110K. Seven tracks total were allegedly released with uncredited work, and therefore, Doe believes this compensation would be fair.

Doe has yet to comment on their lawsuit, and the same can be said of Ye. If you may remember, West has dealt with his fair share of lawsuits as of late. For instance, he recently settled his sexual assault case involving a former employee.

Stay tuned for more details on this story.

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Keefe D Could Be Released on Bail Just Days Before Tupac Murder Trial Begins

Aron A. — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:34:27 +0000

We’re only days away from jury selection in the trial of Duane “Keefe D” Davis in relation to the death of Tupac. Since his arrest in 2023, Keefe D has been trying his best to get out on bail but that hasn’t really worked out favorably on his behalf. However, that could possibly change in the near future as the judge on the case didn’t necessarily agree with the prosecutors’ objection, according to a recent report from All Hip-Hop.

During a recent pretrial hearing in Las Vegas, Judge Carli Kierny indicated she is open to granting Davis bail, despite prosecutors’ efforts to keep him behind bars. It’s a pretty major feat for Keefe D and his legal team as the prosecutors have been pushing to keep him detained. Judge Kierny didn’t believe his bail would impact the trial at large.

“If Mr. Davis were to bail out tomorrow or in the middle of trial, that wouldn’t affect anything from the evidence perspective or how the trial is conducted,” the judge said during a pre-hearing.

Keefe D’s Trial Begins On Monday

Another key issue before the court is whether prosecutors can use Davis’ 2019 memoir, Compton Street Legend, along with several media interviews, as evidence. Prosecutors claim his public statements contain inconsistencies, while the defense maintains those comments should be protected under a 2008 immunity agreement Davis says he reached with the Los Angeles Police Department. Judge Kierny has yet to rule and plans to review the interviews before deciding what the jury will be allowed to hear.

The prosecution’s witness list features several notable names, including former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight, who was riding alongside Tupac during the fatal drive-by shooting. Tupac’s sister and stepbrother are also expected to testify, along with former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, who worked as a Metro police sergeant at the time of the investigation. We’ll keep you posted on any updates as the jury selection begins on August 10th.

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Rick Ross Roasts 50 Cent Over Eminem & Tupac Collab: “‘Pac Been Dead For 30 Years”

Aron A. — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:01:36 +0000

Rick Ross and 50 Cent will never bury the hatchet. If they do, it’s probably because there’s a mutually beneficial bag in it for both of them. Most recently, we saw Ross and Fif trade barbs because of the former’s first week sales for Set In Stone. 50 trolled Ross for moving only 20K in his first week, Ross explained that his flex is that he didn’t bot his streams. Now, the Miami rapper is slamming Fif for trying to make a comeback from music.

In a new Instagram rant, Ross called out Fif for his supposed issues with Courtney Kemp, the creator of Power, claiming that she deserved the same type of loyalty 50 has for Eminem because she also gave him an opportunity.

Speaking on Eminem, Ross then pivoted his attention toward the upcoming Street Fighter soundtrack and Fif’s contributions. In a recent interview, 50 Cent announced that the theme song will be a collaboration between him and Eminem, along with posthumous contributions from Tupac.

“But I hear you say you finna release new music with Eminem and Tupac. ‘Pac been dead for 30 years. Let the man rest in peace,” Ross said. He ended by trolling 50 Cent over the return of the G-Unit Reebok sneakers, which Tony Yayo let slip earlier this year prior to an official announcement.

Rick Ross & 50 Cent Beef Continues

Rick Ross responds to 50 Cent, laughing off 50's announcement that he has a new song with Tupac and Eminem coming soon:

"I heard you say you finna release new music with Eminem and Tupac… Pac been dead 30 years. Let the man rest in peace. And Eminem? C'mon now." pic.twitter.com/12FJ3gAEV1
— HotNewHipHop (@HotNewHipHop) August 6, 2026

Set In Stone has earned Ross some flack, largely because his feud with Drake has divided fans. Drizzy’s fanbase have practically disavowed Ross and have ridiculed him over the past few years because of his fall out with Drake and criticisms of ICEMAN.

It seems inevitable that Fif will respond to Ross soon enough. If not, we’re bound to get another iconic rant from Uncle Murda and Tony Yayo on their podcast.

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Knee Deep – Song by Jay Worthy featuring George Clinton & Snoop Dogg

Alexander Cole — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:40:45 +0000

Jay Worthy has been showing love to the legends of the West Coast as of late. His love of funk continues to be shown off, and the fans are appreciative of his care for the culture. On his latest single, “Knee Deep,” Worthy comes through with another funk-inspired track. This time, featuring the legendary George Clinton and Snoop Dogg. Worthy comes through with a catchy hook and some flows to match. Meanwhile, Clinton and Snoop do their thing. It’s a fun track, and if you have an appreciation for West Coast music, then this is the song for you.

Release Date: August 5, 2026

Genre: Hip-hop

Album: N/A

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Grind Time – Song by Lil Baby & Rylo Rodriguez

Alexander Cole — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:12:31 +0000

Victor Victor is coming through with a new EP tonight called Il Caos Parte 1. This is going to contain some pretty big artists, and on Thursday, we got the first single. Overall, it is a song containing two rap heavyweights in Lil Baby and Rylo Rodriguez. These two have collaborated before, and it always seems to go over extremely well. On this song, that is no different. Both artists bring their A-games lyrically. Meanwhile, their flows bounce off one another, and are complemented by the energetic production.

Release Date: August 6, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Il Caos Parte 1

Quotable Lyrics from Grind Time

Grind time, I’m tryna get it, the summer comin’ up
N****s hatin’, holdin’ nuts, I tried to show ’em love
Baby gangsta, call to check on me, that’s like my real blood
I’m rich for real and he ain’t ask for nothin’ and I owe him a dub

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DJ Akademiks Weighs In On Gucci Mane Authorizing A New Pooh Shiesty Album

Alexander Cole — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:57:26 +0000

DJ Akademiks, like many others on Wednesday, was surprised to hear that Pooh Shiesty would be dropping a new album from prison. This project is called All Eyes On Shiest, and it will be released through Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records.

Of course, there are some pretty serious implications here. As you may remember, Pooh Shiesty is in jail and awaiting trial for allegedly kidnapping and robbing Gucci Mane. The motivation behind the alleged kidnapping was a record deal that Shiesty felt was no longer fair.

Now, Shiesty is dropping an album under the 1017 banner, and Gucci Mane gets to reap the rewards. Furthermore, it was Gucci himself who presumably had to authorize the release of the project. This makes the situation that much more complex.

DJ Akademiks stated all of this and more during a recent live stream. Below, you can hear Akademiks pontificate on why Gucci Mane would allow the album to release, while also taking a look at Shiesty’s situation.

DJ Akademiks On All Eyes On Shiest

Akademiks reacts to Gucci Mane authorizing a new Pooh Shiesty album to drop this Friday while Shiesty is currently locked up for allegedly robbing him pic.twitter.com/QngXwGRmby
— Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) August 6, 2026

Under any other circumstance, Ak believes Shiesty would have held off on dropping so that he could get out of his deal first. However, trials cost a lot of money, and Pooh Shiesty needs some money in order to fight his case.

Therefore, Ak believes it makes sense for the artist to take whatever he can get, even if his boss is going to make some profit. As for Gucci Mane, money is money, and making some residuals of Pooh Shiesty could be seen as retaliation.

Overall, this remains a complex situation that will continue to play out over the coming months. Stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you the latest news and updates from around the hip-hop world.

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Nancy Grace Tears Into “Itty Bitty Diddy” Over Early Release Bid

Aron A. — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:43:21 +0000

There are very few people rallying behind Diddy these days. He certainly has supporters–perhaps a few more passionate ones since his arrest–but the place he once had in mainstream America has undoubtedly been tarnished by his conviction.

One person who is utterly disgusted is Nancy Grace, the legal commentator and television personality. In a recent post to social media, she eviscerated Diddy’s request for an early release, especially after he was thrown in the hole. “#ittybittydiddy whining from jail yet again – this time, has he escaped the hands of justice with an early release?” she captioned the post.

The video begins with Diddy’s apology following the footage of him assaulting Cassie. Then, Nancy Grace expresses her issues with what he said.

“Was that Diddy again begging for forgiveness?” she said, though the clip used includes Diddy stating that he isn’t asking for forgiveness. As she flicked Tootsie Roll off camera, she expressed how disgusted she is with him.

“I’m disgusted that, even though you’re back in the hole, solitary at Fort Dix, again, that you’re still getting out early. Still begging Trump for a pardon. Stop, Combs,” she said. “Diddy is planning a comeback. You heard me, a comeback. Who is going to his concert? Satan? Beelzebub? Tot Mom?”

Nancy Grace Snaps On Diddy’s Potential Post-Prison Comeback

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Diddy’s found himself in some drama this week after getting into a fight in the prison yard. Ultimately, he ended up in solitary confinement, and as a result, his release date got pushed back again. This came after his release date actually got bumped up to January 2028. Now he’s expected to get out the following month.

In related news, a judge also signed off on the forfeiture of Diddy’s belongings, including electronics and cash. However, one item seized, labeled the Ibiza Tapes, might also be in possession of the feds. We’ll keep you posted on further updates surrounding Diddy.

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Charlamagne Tha God Suggests Diddy Needs To Drop His Pants In Prison

Alexander Cole — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:29:47 +0000

Charlamagne Tha God has never minced words when it comes to the goings on of the hip-hop world. Overall, he is a commentator who has received some pushback for his opinions, although he has never really cared. He continues to say what he thinks, regardless of who might get upset with him.

One of his targets over the past couple of years is none other than Diddy. The mogul is currently serving a 50-month sentence at FCI Fort Dix. Just yesterday, his projected release date was delayed until February 20, 2028.

During a Wednesday segment on The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne and Envy debated Diddy’s new release date and what the mogul needs to do. Envy is saying Diddy just needs to think about his family and not make any missteps.

“Diddy got about a year left, so he got to make sure he gets out, right? Cuz that’s the most important thing. They can make fun of all his family that he wants, but he wants to get home to his family,” he said. “But if it set you back a couple more months… they going to keep doing it, right? What’s going to make him stop doing it?”

Charlamagne Tha God Takes On Diddy

Charlamagne Tha God took a much more immature approach to the whole thing. He believes that the prison inmates would like Diddy a lot more if he just dropped his pants and started making them some liquor.

“When Diddy drop his pants and say, ‘Hey, listen. We can get the party started right now,'” Charlamagne said. “That’s what we’ve been waiting on. Okay? Make some of that hooch in the tub. You don’t know how to make Ciroc homemade? Let’s have a party party. That’s what he should be doing though.”

For public image reasons, Diddy probably shouldn’t take Charlamagne’s advice.

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