The Canadian megastar has the potential to dominate awards season. On September 27, the MTV VMAs will go down in Los Angeles, and unsurprisingly, Drake has gotten himself a nomination.

Drake will be one of the highlights of the Best Hip-Hop category, which is awarded to the artist with the best song. There are six nominees in total, and if you go by positioning on the Billboard charts, Drake has the best shot at winning. His competitors in the category are Don Toliver, Cardi B & Kehlani, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, and Tyler, The Creator

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Drake Nominated for Best Hip-Hop

Best Hip-Hop Nominees:

• E85 — Don Toliver
• Safe — Cardi B ft. Kehlani
• Janice STFU — Drake
• LOVER GIRL — Megan Thee Stallion
• DUMBO — Travis Scott
• SUGAR ON MY TONGUE — Tyler, The Creator

It is not entirely clear what the criteria are to go out and snatch a win. However, what is clear is that “Janice STFU” is the biggest song of all these. “E85” has been another popular release from this year, while “SUGAR ON MY TONGUE” was a smash when it first dropped in 2025.

Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B are all stiff competition for Drake, as they align with the MTV VMAs brand more than any other artist here. As for Travis Scott’s “DUMBO,” this would be an absolute long shot.

Let us know which song you think should win in the comments below.

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Per All Hip-Hop, the footage was from a 2001 studio session where Bey and producer Marc Schaffel jumped on a phone call with Michael Jackson. However, what raised eyebrows is the fact that Beyoncé sat on Schaffel’s lap when she began speaking to Michael.

“Alright, here we go. Come on over here. Here you can do it. You want to make this easier, you can sit on my lap,” Schaffel said in the clip.

Beyonce was about 19 or 20 at the time the footage was filmed, which aired on Schaffel’s show from back in the day. TMZ surfaced the clip a few months ago, but it’s gained more traction in the past few days. In the clip, Schaffel calls MJ, saying, “Okay, we’re in the studio, and I have Beyoncé sitting on my lap, and I will put you on speakerphone.”

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Beyonce Speaks To Michael Jackson 

Fans quickly noted how they felt it was inappropriate for an older executive to have Beyoncé sit on his lap so she could have a call with the King of Pop, who told her, “I really appreciate you doing this because we’re giving back.” The two were on pace to collaborate on an aid track for those who suffered from injuries in the 9/11 attacks. 

Beyoncé also expresses how nervous she was at the time because she was speaking to Michael Jackson. After Schaffel notes how she’s “shaking,” she says, “Oh no, I’m gonna pass out.”

Marc Schaffel says the footage is part of a docu-series he’s shopping to various streamers. The scene with Beyoncé is featured in episode 3, which he told TMZ focuses on the recording of the benefit song. 

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Release Date: August 18, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Bling Boi EP 2

1. ALL STARS ft. Pz’ & Soutsidesilhouette
2. FERRARI
3. SPLURGE ft. EATJ
4. TATTOOS ALL SUMMER ft. Pradabagshawty
5. FUCKED UP
6. SICKO
7. MONTREALITY FREESTYLE ft. MONTREALITY

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“Draft Day represents the start of my professional career, but it also represents everything it took to get here,” says Casper TNG. “Everyone knows I used to play basketball, and draft day is the moment every player works toward. But you only get there because of all the work that came before it. That’s what this album is to me. It’s a fresh start, but it also represents everything I’ve been through to earn this moment.”

Release Date: August 18, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Draft Day

1. Trap 4 A Year II
2. Where’s Reed (Freestyle)
3. Rose Gold Rollies
4. So Sad
5. Medicine
6. Dresser (ft. K Money)
7. Die 2 Young (ft. 100Bandplan)
8. The Market Remix (ft. A Boogie wit da Hoodie)
9. Chamber Of Secrets (ft. OzzCash)
10. Not Regular
11. On Again Off Again
12. Don’t Watch Tennis (ft. M Huncho)
13. I Win U Lose
14. The Market (ft. 100Bandplan)

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Release Date: August 18, 2026

Genre: Hip-hop

Album: LA

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Release Date: August 18

Genre: Underground Rap

Album: AN+

Quotable Lyrics from Try and Fail

I wish I could give you the recipe (Ooh)
Nothin’ like you expected, hope you do not think less of me (Ooh)
Think of her as a blessing every time she caressin’ me (Ooh)
Shawty keep gettin’ wetter, think I might need a jetski (Ooh)

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This season features over 30 brand collaborations, spanning everything from outerwear to gaming hardware. Supreme is clearly leaning into its reputation for combining premium materials with completely unexpected novelty pieces, and this collection delivers heavily on both fronts.

Outerwear is a major focus this time around. Alongside the headline Jeff Hamilton leather jacket, the lineup includes Schott leather jackets, Vanson Leathers Cordura pieces, multiple GORE-TEX options, and a faux fur jacket from B.B. Simon. It’s one of the stronger outerwear lineups Supreme has put out in recent memory.

Overall, below is a look at some of the main accessories from the season, followed by the full collaboration list.

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Supreme FW26 Accessories

Supreme’s accessories game continues to be the wildest part of every season, and FW26 might be the strongest lineup yet. There’s also a full De Sede DS-600 leather sofa, a Kodak Super 8 camera, and a Dyson vacuum.

Even further, the collection includes a custom chrome Lambretta scooter, a Spalding cart loaded with basketballs, a JBL speaker, and a DYE MXR paintball gun. A Keen mini half pipe and a Jacob & Co. cross pendant round out some of the more eye-catching pieces.

Gold and red analogue pocket handhelds are also part of the mix, giving retro gaming collectors something. As always, these accessory pieces are expected to sell out fast given how limited the runs typically are.

Supreme FW26 Collaborations

A few names on this list stand out immediately. The Jeff Hamilton leather jacket, covered entirely in box logos. Also, stock is expected to be extremely low once it drops.

Nike’s involvement also confirms speculation about an Air Max 2000 retro. Between Timberland, Swarovski, and Vanson Leathers, Supreme is balancing premium collaborators with the kind of novelty energy that’s defined the brand for years.

With this many partnerships packed into one season, FW26 is already being called one of Supreme’s strongest collections in recent memory, well before a single piece has even hit shelves.

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Regardless, footage of the street fight has taken over social media. If you remember, Chrisean has gotten into the ring before. She defeated Zenith Zion in a Zeus-sanctioned fight months ago, and as it turns out, she has her moves committed to memory.

Although she made quick work of her opponent, she has since come out and said that she regrets the fight, and she wishes it never happened. Rock says she made attempts to avoid the confrontation, but in the end, the fight happened anyway.

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The woman who fought Chrisean Rock has since taken to Instagram to speak on the fight, all while taking some verbal jabs at the reality TV star. As the woman explains, zero damage was done to her face. Moreover, she believes Rock is trying to play the victim. In videos posted to social media, the woman put her face on full display, using this as a means of proving that Rock left no bruises or knots.

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Chrisean Rock’s Fight Partner Calls Cap

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Over on Livebitez, commenters aren’t so sure of the woman’s claims. In the view of the public, she was thoroughly defeated. “Sis it’s okay we saw the footage and she took you through there,” one person wrote. “You don’t have to have a knot you still got beat up,” said another.

Needless to say, the public is on Chrisean Rock’s side with this one. Given the footage, one has to wonder if Rock has the desire to box again. She has the skill for it, and it’s a much more productive outlet than street fighting.

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One of those exceptions is DJ Akademiks, who has the OVO chain to prove it. He has consistently gone to bat for Drizzy, and more recently, has taken up the fight against Roc Nation.

On Monday, Akademiks found himself in crash-out mode, with his target being Rob Markman and hip-hop media. Even HotNewHipHop caught a stray in the rant, although that is neither here nor there.

The rant comes after Markman accused Akademiks of using an army of clippers to push narratives. In response, Akademiks said that Markman and his ilk were nothing but a bunch of article writers who have never broken a story in their lives.

Ak then went on to say that the real journalists are the likes of “What’s The Dirt” and “Trap Lore Ross.” He even shouted out Nancy Dillon of Rolling Stone, who typically has the latest details on big court cases.

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Drake Texts Akademiks

This rant culminated in a shoutout from Drake himself. In the middle of his stream, Akademiks revealed that he had received a text message from the ICEMAN MC. The artist was reportedly very fond of what Ak had to say and was praising him for the humor in his crash-out. Needless to say, Drake is not a fan of Markman nor his peers.

Drake’s beef with hip-hop media will continue for as long as he is criticized. The Kendrick Lamar beef did him no favors, and two years later, he still has a bone to pick.

At this point, it appears as though those relationships are irreparable barring a miracle.

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It has been alleged that Quando Rondo was the target of the Los Angeles gas station ambush. Furthermore, it was alleged that this was all retaliation for the murder of King Von, which took place back in November of 2020.

Now, new legal documents are coming to light, suggesting that Durk was given a peace offering by one of Quando Rondo’s affiliates. However, Durk had very little interest in peace, saying, “I’m not hopping on the phone to squash […] this for Thang and Von.”

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Lil Durk Trial Begins Thursday

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Later in the filing, Lil Durk continues his alleged threats against Quando Rondo and his crew. “Call me bout peace, take the peace of the switch.” Moreover, it was stated that the switch being referred to is a machine gun similar to the one used to kill Lul Pab.

Recently, Lil Durk has been facing some difficult losses as it pertains to the upcoming trial. While he scored a win as far as getting some of the allegations removed, Durk has been unable to keep certain pieces of evidence out of the trial.

His song “Pissed Me Off” can be used by the prosecution. Furthermore, a phone seized during a home invasion in 2021 can also be used in the case. This will only make it more difficult for Durk and his defense to win the case.

Stay tuned to HNHH for updates as the trial officially begins on Thursday.

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