The “BIN 23” Air Jordan 8 PRM has been pushed back to August 15th, per zSneakerHeadz. The shoe was originally scheduled to drop in July, but the new date gives collectors a bit more time to prepare.

The colorway is Legion Pine and Red, and the style code is IO2053-300. Production is reportedly limited to around 2,300 pairs, which means availability will likely be tight when it does release through SNKRS and select retailers.

For those unfamiliar with the BIN 23 name, it refers to a premium Jordan Brand series that originally launched back in 2010. The line was also built around elevated materials and limited distribution. Also it stayed dormant for a long time before Jordan Brand decided to bring it back for 2026.

This year’s lineup includes the Air Jordan 3, which is set for release in June, the Air Jordan 8 arriving in August. Finally, an Air Jordan 4 that’s expected to close out the year in December.

Official product images haven’t been released yet, and the mockup circulating online is speculative. Overall expect more details to surface as August approaches.

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Air Jordan 8 “BIN 23”

The BIN 23 line has always been about exclusivity. Further Jordan Brand originally described it as a home for “exceptional releases conceived for the true connoisseur.”

That DNA carries into this AJ8. The shoe sits in a deep legion pine green, covering the upper in premium suede. Also red hits land on the heel disc and pull tab, keeping things from going too monotone.

The signature wax-stamped BIN 23 logo appears on the heel, adding that collector-level detail the series is known for. The color combination reads rich and intentional. Overall it’s the kind of shoe that sits in a display case as much as it gets worn.

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In 2020, Floyd was killed by Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin, who knelt on his neck for almost 10 minutes during an arrest over a reported counterfeit $20 bill. The incident incited a global response of protests against police brutality and racism, but for comedians, apparently, the topic is open season when it comes to roasting Kevin Hart.

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Tony Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd Joke

During Hart’s roast, comedian Hinchcliffe remarked, “The Black community is so proud of you… Right now, George Floyd is looking up at us all, laughing so hard he can’t breathe.” The joke was met with oohs and aahs, while Kevin laughed his way to the next moment. Hart’s reaction wasn’t well received by those who thought Hinchcliffe crossed the line, and now TMZ reports that Floyd’s family didn’t appreciate the mention.

According to the outlet, The Gianna and George Floyd Foundation, named for the slain man and his daughter, called the joke “sad for the culture.” They reportedly aren’t happy with Hart either, whom they blame for allowing the Kill Tony comedian’s shameful stunt.

Further, this isn’t the first time Hinchcliffe has made a Floyd “joke.” It’s reported that during Tom Brady’s roast, he said that Rob Gronkowski “looked like the final boss in George Floyd the video game.” Neither Hart nor Hinchcliffe has commented on the backlash. Check out the clip above.

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Foxx is already a father to two daughters, 17-year-old Anelise Foxx and 32-year-old Corinne Foxx. Of the latter, Jamie has collaborated with Corinne on Beat Shazam, We Are Family, and the Netflix show, Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!

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Jamie Foxx’s Recent Health Scare

Back in 2023, Foxx endured a frightening health scare, reported as a brain bleed that caused a stroke. The following year, he released a Netflix special, What Had Happened Was, and detailed his near-death experience. It was apparently on April 11, 2023, when Foxx felt as if he had a “bad headache,” and then he didn’t remember the next 20 days. It was his sister who rushed him to the hospital, where they learned of his diagnosis, with a doctor telling them surgeons had to “go into his head” in order to save him.

Making light of the situation during his comedy special, Foxx joked, “I saw the tunnel. I didn’t see the light…I thought I saw the devil. Or was it Puffy?” Meanwhile, the legend is back in action, making the rounds on the internet recently over his love for Chef Boy’s viral hit “Gang Gang.” It’s good to see Foxx healthy and happy, with a new addition on the way. Check out some funny moments below.

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“The problem is most of you offer destructive criticism,” Tank wrote last week. “You disguise hate for ‘opinion’…You expect us, human beings, to just accept that and keep it moving!…lol While I respect his humility in this moment he doesn’t owe you that! Love it or hate have some fkn respect! Have some sense of morality or just be a decent human being while having an opinion! That’s all we artists ask.”

Someone call up the writer at Pitchfork who reviewed Brown, because they obviously missed Tank’s memo after rating the album a 1.3 and calling it “sh*t.”

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Brown Arrives With Mixed Reviews

Now that the public and critics have had a moment to settle in with Brown, the reactions have been deafening. Obviously, C. Breezy’s fans have praised his latest venture, while others have called him out for a 27-track album that they call underwhelming. Pitchfork was one of those critics, not only giving it a terribly low rating but also adding in their social media caption: “This album is a real piece of sh*t.”

Following his initial defense of Brown, Tank returned to X to address Pitchfork with two words. “Pitch who?” the singer wrote alongside laughing emojis. There were others who agreed, and they didn’t hold back on unleashing on the outlet. Check out a few reactions below.

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“We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma,” a statement from his family reportedly reads.

“Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers over the past eight months and for the exceptional medical care Jason received from his doctors and nurses. Our family will miss him dearly.”

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Collins Speaks With ESPN About Coming Out

In November, Collins reportedly sat down with ESPN to reflect on revealing his sexuality to the public. “When I chose to come out, there was no scandal or anything. This was like, I feel that I am good enough to play in the NBA, and by the way, I’m gay. Just so everyone knows, cards on the table, this is where I am.” He added, “Thankfully, the Nets were the one team that gave me a tryout.”

In his 13-year career, Collins played for several NBA teams, including New York, Memphis, Atlanta, Minnesota, and more. Following news of his death, NBA commissioner Adam Silver released a statement. “Jason will be remembered not only for breaking barriers, but also for the kindness and humanity that defined his life and touched so many others.”

Our thoughts are with Jason Collins’ loved ones through this difficult time.

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There’s been a little bit of tension between the frenemies, and while not everyone truly understands why they’re at odds, Ross returned to say that he honestly doesn’t want Drake to lose. In just a few days, the 6 God will drop his highly anticipated ICEMAN project, and while other artists may be shaking in their boots about the May 15 release date, Ross is unfazed.

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Ross Isn’t Moved By Any Drake Release

“We made history with a lot of records,” said Ross. Then, he was questioned about why he and Drizzy are at odds. “It’s a lot of people that don’t know, but it was just…you know…he lost focus. That’s it. I’m sure he’s back focused now.” Rozay also addressed his recent remarks about not wanting Drake to lose.

“When I said that, it’s so many conversations that go on off camera where I feel like people would love for me to say, ‘I hate [him] forever.’ Nah, homie. It ain’t that. When somebody step out of line and you gotta chastise ’em or give ’em a spanking, that’s what you do. But, is it one of those things where there’s a conspiracy? Hell no. Don’t nobody fear Drake album release. Nobody.”

We’ll see how that measures up this Friday when ICEMAN hits streaming. Drake has done the absolute most for the album’s rollout, including having a massive stack of ice blocks with the record’s release date “hidden” inside. Are you excited about Drake’s latest? Or do you think it’s overhyped?

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Despite being the catalysts of Drake’s recent string of headaches, rumors are that Future will appear on ICEMAN. Rumors that Drake and Future patched things up have circulated for over a year now. But after Future appeared in NOCTA and Charlamagne hinted the collaboration does, in fact, exist, we have to ask: why does Drake seemingly have more interest in repairing things with Future than almost anyone else involved in the feud?

We Don’t Trust You’s success hinged on “Like That,” which spearheaded a month of tension that culminated in the release of “Not Like Us.” And between two albums, including the follow-up We Still Don’t Trust You, Future and Metro centered both albums around anti-Drake energy, assisted by those who shared equal amounts of disdain toward the Boy.

Metro Boomin, who 21 Savage suggested may have patched things up with Drake, faced his lyrical wrath on “Push Ups” with a one-liner that still feels as quotable today as it did then. Since he isn’t a rapper, Metro resorted to making the infamous “BBL Drizzy” beat—an instrumental that had the summer of 2024 in a chokehold to the point where even Drake rapped on it himself. But Future actually benefited from this feud as much as anybody else and somehow came out far more unscathed than he should’ve, considering his involvement. Maybe that’s because Future occupies a different space in Drake’s career than the others ever did.

Drake and Future’s relationship over the years has gone through its fair share of ups and downs that date back to the latter’s breakout single, “Tony Montana.” Drake jumped on the remix, then failed to show up to the video shoot, opting to attend a King Of The Dot battle in Toronto. Then, there were the supposed misquoted comments in a Billboard interview that led to reports of Future’s removal from Drake’s Would You Like A Tour? tour.

Yet whatever tension existed always managed to subside in pursuit of the bigger picture. That extends to their respective catalogs, too. “Started From The Bottom” became a ubiquitous anthem, thanks to a misunderstanding in the studio. As Future once explained, Drake ran with it after hearing him cue the engineer to “start it from the bottom.” Drake later sent Future a bottle, but the Atlanta rapper jokingly said in an interview that he needed publishing, and rightfully so. Then, fast forward to Views. One of Drake’s most cherished songs, “Feel No Ways,” allegedly pulled its chorus from a leaked Future song titled “This Sunday.” That particular song landed on We Still Don’t Trust You.

All of that to say is that there has been tension between the two parties dating way before 2024. Their relationship has oscillated between resentment and dependency. A cynic might even wonder whether the fallout was ever built to last.

But the reality is the relationship is mutually beneficial, and that has been shown over time. Drake’s pop reach aided Future in winning his first Grammy as the lead artist with “Wait For U.” You can probably even argue that Drake helped maximize Future’s commercial dominance over the years, whether it’s as the sole feature on DS2 or their collaborative project, What A Time To Be Alive. Having Drake’s name associated with yours on Spotify is bound to boost streams and land on the radio.

On the other hand, Drake’s evolution across the 2010s depended on his association with Atlanta. And to understand Drake’s evolution in the 2010s is to understand Atlanta’s influence on mainstream rap. Future represented the darker, melodic, codeine-soaked atmosphere that Drake increasingly absorbed into his own music. They became two sides of the same melodic rap coin. Future’s presence also helped bring Drake closer to the streets, even as Drake increasingly popified those influences for a global audience. That validation mattered. They helped propel Drake into the stratosphere while maintaining the perception that his music still carried street appeal. Of course, Drake’s music still rang out in clubs regardless, but having someone like Future in his corner certainly didn’t hurt his reputation, either.

So, even when the relationship fractured publicly, the music industry still treated Drake and Future like inevitable collaborators rather than permanent enemies. That’s what ultimately separated their relationship from the others. Drake can survive without Rick Ross; he can survive without A$AP Rocky. He can certainly survive without DJ Khaled. Hell, he can even survive without LeBron James. But Future still represents a cultural current that Drake has benefited from as much as Future has for over a decade.

With that in mind, it didn’t seem entirely out of the ordinary that Future and Drake had quietly kissed and made up behind the scenes. Those rumors emerged in late 2024, while earlier this year, Future was caught sporting NOCTA. And with the speculation that he will now appear on ICEMAN, a project that might entirely revolve around Drake’s revenge, it should make us wonder if there’s even animosity toward the whole rap civil war to begin with. If Drake is willing to reconcile with the person who helped launch the most damaging moment of his career, then the lingering tension with others starts to feel increasingly performative.

The reality is that no one really knows what kicked off their beef. It seems more likely that Future might have sided with Metro Boomin because of behind-the-scenes tension rather than the two falling out over a woman or even Future feeling some type of way about Drake and 21 Savage’s collaborative project, Her Loss. But if true, it would make the most significant rap beef of our generation deeply personal yet oddly small-scale.

The music industry is ultimately a transactional business. You scratch my back, I scratch yours. With Future, it’s not necessarily the loyalty that’s needed; it’s the cultural significance he shares with Drake. As peers, they shaped an era with each other, and neither of them benefits from permanent separation. That serves as a lose-lose, not just for them, but for us, the consumers who, at the very least, share some curiosity about how their creative partnership evolves. So reconciliation here feels far less emotional than it is inevitable.

So, for all the discourse about having to “pick a side,” hip-hop’s biggest relationships have always been dictated by utility. And whether Drake likes it or not, there are very few artists whose presence still validates his connections to rap’s center and the streets quite like Future.

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“Just wanna say thank you to everyone who listened to this album. Been a lot of mixed reviews and I can take my audience’s criticism and opinions,” Brown wrote. “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.”

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Chris Brown Heads Out On Tour Amid Criticism

Recently, Usher and C. Breezy announced their joint R&B Tour (Raymond & Brown), sending their fans into a frenzy. However, longtime critics of Brown have taken to social media and beyond to recount the number of scandals he has been entangled in. According to ChartData on X, this may have impacted Brown‘s sales, as the singer’s most recent album’s first-week sales are reportedly projected to be around 70,000 units.

This comes as a surprise to many, considering that Brown has continued to tour and sell out arenas. Additionally, he offers meet-and-greet opportunities that cost upwards of thousands of dollars, and fans haven’t hesitated to dish out the cash for a brief moment with the singer. Still, detractors have once again called out Brown over his latest project. They’ve complained that 27 songs on an album is far too much, and have criticized him for creating a record that doesn’t seemingly measure up to his monumental status in the industry.

We’ll have to see how Brown‘s numbers evolve over the coming weeks and months. Check out a few reactions below.

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While there are still plenty of details left to be revealed, fans are currently passing the time by listening to some of Drake’s older material. In fact, this push to re-listen to the classics has helped Drake surpass a record set by Michael Jackson.

The record in question is the most albums to spend over 10 years total on the Billboard 200. Michael Jackson used to have this record, but today, Drake has officially surpassed him. The Canadian megastar now has three albums with over 10 years on the Billboard 200.

Those albums are Take Care, Nothing Was The Same, and Views. These are three that most people would guess, as they are some of Drake’s finest works.

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Drake Passes Michael Jackson

Drake has referenced surpassing Michael Jackson on numerous occasions, so we’re sure he will have something to say about this recent record. Putting one album on the Billboard charts for 10 years is no easy task. Doing that with three albums is certainly something special.

With ICEMAN dropping Friday, fans will certainly be curious about the album’s performance and whether or not it can withstand the same longevity. In order for that to happen, the album would need more than just a couple of hits here and there. It would need to be an all-killer, no filler type of album.

Either way, the album is just three days away, and we are very excited to watch how all of this is about to play out. Stay tuned to HotNewHipHop for all of the latest news and updates on the album.

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If you have been paying attention, you would know that the Canadian megastar has been in Toronto, working on a new music video. In fact, there is a sense that this could end up being the visual for ICEMAN Episode 4.

Some of the speculation points to Lil Baby being part of the rollout. There was a report out of Toronto that Lil Baby was in the video. However, those reports have been contested by insiders.

Now, another name is being thrown onto the list of potential ICEMAN cameos. That person is none other than comedian Shane Gillis. This news comes from comedians Joe List and Mark Normand on their show, Tuesdays with Stories!

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Shane Gillis x Drake

Normand and List claim that Gillis has been a busy guy, noting that he was recently in Toronto shooting a video with Drake. With that in mind, it seems pretty clear what is being implied here. Whether or not Gillis makes the final cut still remains to be seen. Furthermore, it is unknown whether or not he would be in a random music video or ICEMAN Episode 4.

Either way, the hype for the album is palpable. There is still a lot that has yet to be determined when it comes to the project, and fans are excited to finally figure some things out.

For instance, we still do not know the album art, the tracklist, or the features. Presumably, we will get that information in due time.

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