On Tuesday (Oct. 20), Deadline reported that a music industry insider confirmed Jay-Z would headline Super Bowl LXI. The development adds weight to an earlier Puck report claiming the rapper selected himself after considering other possible performers, including Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber. The NFL and Roc Nation have yet to make an official announcement.

Akademiks, however, took issue with the conversation surrounding the potential performance. Posting on X, the media personality suggested that much of the excitement was centered on which artists Jay-Z might invite rather than what he could deliver himself.

“U know you shouldn’t be performing at the superbowl that year when the only positive conversation about you possible headlining is ‘WHO ELSE CAN U BRING OUT’,” he wrote. “Sounds like some dj Khaled sh*t ngl.”

The comparison to DJ Khaled was a pointed jab at the producer’s reputation for assembling star-studded collaborations. Akademiks seemed to question whether Jay-Z’s appeal as a halftime performer rests too heavily on the prospect of appearances from other major artists.

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Jay-Z’s Super Bowl Booking Raises Questions About Potential Guests

There is certainly no shortage of recognizable names associated with Jay-Z’s catalog. Beyoncé, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and Kanye West are among his many collaborators, and speculation about possible guest appearances has already accompanied reports of his selection. However, no additional performers have been confirmed.

Akademiks’ criticism also overlooks the fact that Jay-Z has an extensive catalog of his own. Tracks like “99 Problems,” “Hard Knock Life,” “Big Pimpin’,” and “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” are just a minute fraction of what Hov can deliver. Whether those records would make for a compelling halftime show is a matter of opinion, but the rapper’s three decades of commercial success hardly leave him dependent on guest appearances to fill a setlist.

The reported booking is also particularly notable because of Jay-Z’s position within the NFL’s entertainment operations. Since entering a partnership with the league in 2019, his company, Roc Nation, has helped produce and select halftime performers. The arrangement has brought artists including Dr. Dre, Rihanna, Usher, Kendrick Lamar, and Bad Bunny to the Super Bowl stage.

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Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Jay-Z is also scheduled to perform at the venue on October 23 and 24, giving him an opportunity to address the reports directly. Those concerts could offer an early indication of what a Jay-Z-led halftime show might look like, making them two shows that will certainly be dissected.

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Release Date: October 20, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from CATWOMAN

Who tryna pop with me? Realize she just popping teeth
Hip hop elite and a popstar, drop the beat
First quarter, check so big I could pop a V
Rested up, they throwing, they be would that p***y for me?

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Whether or not Yung Miami can live up to that hype is something that still remains to be seen. However, based on the album’s tracklist and feature list, it appears as though she is going to try.

Today, we found out that Watch Dis is going to have 21 tracks. One of which is “Spend Dat,” while two others are the song’s remixes.

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Yung Miami’s Watch Dis Tracklist

Watch Dis Tracklist:

1. Fck Shit Up (Intro)
2. F You
3. 2008
4. Spend Dat
5. TMTC ft. Quavo & G Herbo
6. Blink Twice
7. Put Together Interlude
8. Put Together
9. Dade County ft. Rick Ross, Trina & Trick Daddy
10. Freak Like Me Interlude
11. Freak Like Me
12. Just Might Go ft. Travis Scott
13. Old Time Sake ft. Bryson Tiller & London On Da Track
14. Letter To My Mwah Interlude
15. Letter To My Mwah
16. Baby ft. Pleasure P
17. Ride For You ft. Summer Walker
18. Chasing Sunsets
19. Dear —
20. Spend Dat Remix ft. Lil Baby & Kodak Black
21. Spend Dat International Remix ft. Davido, Shenseea & Vybz Kartel

There are going to be features from Rick Ross, Trina, Trick Daddy, Travis Scott, Bryson Tiller, Quavo, and even G Herbo. Clearly, Yung Miami is looking to bring out the big guns for her solo debut, and we’re excited.

Let us know which song you are most excited for in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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The lyrics and the production from Pharrell appear to be the points of contention with this song. Regardless, Lil Baby is eating off it right now, and he is ready to drop a new album.

Baby will be coming through with Fresh on November 6. Today, he came through with the entire tracklist and features. There are 17 songs on this project, including “Dead Fresh.” As it turns out, there are only three features. Those features are Future, Young Thug, and Rylo Rodriguez.

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Lil Baby Fresh Tracklist

Fresh Tracklist:

1. TOP UH IT
2. MR. DO SOMETHING
3. BURNT SHIT
4. BE THE ONE
5. AIN’T GOIN
6. DO IT (KEEP GOIN)
7. ALL MY PARTNAS (feat. Future, Young Thug and Rylo Rodriguez)
8. MY SIDE
9. LIFE OF THE PARTY (L.O.T.P)
10. DEAD FRESH
11. YOUR FAULT
12. ALL US
13. IN YOUR HEAD (feat. Rylo Rodriguez)
14. LIKE A BRAT
15. TELEVISED
16. RAREFORM
17. KEEP GOIN

This could prove to be one of the biggest albums of the final quarter of the year. Lil Baby is a superstar in the rap game, and this album is his opportunity to reaffirm his place at the very top.

Let us know if you are excited for the new Lil Baby album in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.

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However, this year, Kim decided to try something a bit different. Instead of dressing up as a fictional character, she opted for a member of her own family. That member being none other than her oldest daughter, North West.

North has created a unique look for herself over the past year or so. With her music career taking off, North now sports long blue hair, a plethora of piercings, and all-black clothing.

Below, Kim K showed off her costume, and as you will see, she and North look identical. In fact, some people though that Kim was simply posting photos of her daughter.

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Kim Kardashian Dresses Up As Her Daughter

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From the hair to the clothes to the piercings to the nails, Kim Kardashian recreated everything about her daughter’s style. It was the perfect use of a makeup and wardrobe budget, especially as the reactions on social media continue to pile in.

There are still eleven days between now and Halloween, which means Kim is probably going to show off a few more costumes. Celebrities love to do multiple Halloween looks, so it would not surprise us in the slightest.

That said, we have a feeling that it is going to be hard to top this North West costume.

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Ironically enough, he is performing at SoFi Stadium this weekend. This just so happens to be the site of Super Bowl LXI, which is set to take place on Valentine’s Day 2027. Overall, a JÄY-Z performance would be a massive deal, especially when you consider all the guests he could bring out.

However, it is also a controversial decision. In recent years, there has been a broader hate campaign against Hov on social media. This has been fueled by conspiracy theories surrounding Roc Nation and its influence.

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JÄY-Z Chooses Himself

With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that there are some folks on social media who are not impressed with JÄY-Z’s decision. Some feel as though it is being done as a legacy move, as opposed to a desire to put on the best show possible.

It was reported that Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus were asked to do the show, but ultimately declined. At this time, JÄY-Z, the NFL, and Roc Nation have yet to comment on the Puck News report.

Internet Responds

Below, you can find some of the reactions to the JÄY-Z news. As you can clearly see, this decision is proving to be incredibly controversial. Fans are not happy, and they are letting that be known by any means necessary.

Do you believe JÄY-Z is the right Super Bowl Halftime Show performer? Let us know in the comments below.

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Eventually, the three were replaced by The Kid Mero and Kazeem. There was a brief honeymoon period between the duo and the network, although that seems to be over. Amid another round of layoffs at Hot 97, Mero went on an on-air rant that has been making waves in the hip-hop media space.

Joe Budden even called Mero to talk about it during a recent podcast episode. Now, Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg are speaking out. During a recent taping of their show, they spoke about Mero and Kazeem’s frustrations with the network, and how it mirrors their own.

Ebro went on to say that Hot 97 is owned by venture capital, and that this kind of structure never seems to work out for anybody. He also revealed that when Mero was first hired, he had a call with the comedian to make sure he understood what he was getting into.

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Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg Show Support

It remains to be seen what the fallout is going to be from this saga. Some are suggesting that Mero has fast-tracked his firing from the network. At this time, Hot 97 has not indicated that this is actually the case.

Meanwhile, Mero has made the claim that ratings are higher than ever. Charlamagne Tha God has seemingly attempted to refute that. On the air recently, he said The Breakfast Club was number one in the 18-34 demographic.

Needless to say, this entire situation is getting messy. Only time will tell how this all gets resolved.

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The songwriter says he took producer duo FnZ’s original instrumental melody for the track, and wrote a song over it. From there, he sent the song back to FnZ, who allegedly passed it on to Drake. The hook from this demo allegedly became the word-for-word hook on “Janice STFU.”

Over the weekend, a representative for Drake was adamant that the lawsuit was bogus. They alleged that the Canadian megastar doesn’t even know who Hirschfield is.

However, on Monday evening, Hirschfield’s alleged demo was made public as part of the lawsuit’s pool of evidence. Accounts on X began reposting the video, and it has received millions of impressions online.

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Aviel Hirschfield’s Alleged Drake Demo Hits The Internet

As you can imagine, this has elicited some strong reactions. Some Drake fans are questioning the authenticity of the recording. For instance, there are those who believe this might be AI. Others seem to think it is simply a slowed-down version of Drake’s voice.

However, the recording above only encapsulates the hook, which is the disputed portion of the song at the center of the lawsuit. Other reposts share the full four-minute recording, which is filled with various other verses and bridges.

The Internet Reacts

On the flip side of the equation, you have those who believe this is an awful look for Drake. There are numerous tweets of people saying that Drake should have just paid Hirschfield, or at least given him credit.

Of course, these tweets operate under the premise that Drake stole the hook. However, it is important to make it crystal clear that this is still an allegation at this time. Nothing has been proven in a court of law, and Drake continues to deny any wrongdoing.

Let us know what you think of this situation, in the comments section below.

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The two-day festival will take place on December 12th and 13th in Mumbai, with Metro Boomin and Burna Boy holding down the first night and Skepta and Aujla headlining night two. The festival will also bring several other hip-hop favorites to the stage, including Big Sean, GoldLink, ScHoolboy Q, Robb Banks and more. Of course, it will also highlight the growing hip-hop scene in South Asia right now with Dhanda Nyoliwala, Paal Dabba, Vichaar, Ravator, Seede Maut, Navz-47, and others expected to perform.

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Skepta

Listen, it’s been nearly seven years since Skepta dropped off 2019’s Ignorance Is Bliss, and the anticipation for his upcoming album is palpable. The UK MC has been dishing out plenty of new music in the form of features in recent times, but The Fork and Knife is due out in November, and his headlining slot at Rolling Loud should be an explosive set of his legacy. 

Seedhe Maut

The hip-hop duo hailing from Delhi have been gaining plenty of momentum, planting their feet in markets well outside of South Asia. Over the past few years, they’ve gotten into rap beef with former label mates, founded their own label, released a compilation album on it, and taken their talents internationally. They performed at Glastonbury Festival and, earlier this year, launched The SMX Global Tour, which saw them performing in cities like London, New York, Chicago, Singapore, Toronto, and other cities. There’s no doubt that they will bring their high energy to Mumbai this December.

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Burna Boy

The African Giant artist has made a splash internationally but somehow has never performed at Rolling Loud.  This year, he’ll take the stage on the same night as Metro Boomin for his inaugural Rolling Loud performance. Following the release of No Sign of Weakness in 2025, he helped soundtrack the 2026 World Cup with “Dai Dai,” a collaboration with Shakira. There’s no doubt that his set at RL India will reflect his global appeal.

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ScHoolboy Q

Q season is approaching. The Oxymoron rapper has been on the road this year celebrating the 10-year anniversary of his album, Blank Face LP, and during that run, he revealed that his follow-up to Blue Lips was coming soon. Perhaps his set at RL India will provide some sort of snippet of new music. If not, ScHoolboy Q is known for high-energy sets, and he’s bound to run through many favorite records from his catalog.

Karan Aujla

The 29-year-old rapper has been making noise across the world, while maintaining a strong pull in India. In 2025, he collaborated with Ed Sheeran for Play (The Remixes), dropped off his third studio album,  P-Pop Culture, and generally has kept his momentum high. Although he’s been subject to controversies in India for his subject matter, he’s now the first artist to headline Rolling Loud India two times in a row. We can imagine this upcoming set will certainly raise the stakes. 

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Honorable Mention: Navz-47

The Tamil-Canadian rapper has been making some major strides in recent years, and her upcoming performance at Rolling Loud India should be on your radar. She fuses her Tamil heritage with the fundamentals of hip-hop while weaving in elements of electronic and other genres. She’s certainly one artist to check out, and we would highly recommend making sure to see her live at Rolling Loud India this year.

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Release Date: October 20, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: ACT III: HOUSE OF TINA

Quotable Lyrics from Thin Ice

He say I’m his baby, I told him, “Abort it”
Put me to the test, I got multiple choices
In my garage is multiple horses
On the wake up, I’m so f***ing gorgeous

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