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 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:25:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Lil Durk Gets Bail Support From Former Cook County Prosecutor Kim Foxx https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014808-lil-durk-bail-letter-kim-foxx Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014808 After serving eight years as Chicago's top prosecutor, Kim Foxx is urging a federal judge to reconsider Lil Durk's detention.

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The former prosecutor who once oversaw criminal cases across Chicago believes Lil Durk should be allowed to return home while awaiting his next federal trial. Kimberly Foxx, who served as Cook County State’s Attorney for eight years, has joined the growing number of people urging a Los Angeles judge to reconsider the rapper’s detention. Her argument focuses on the jury verdict that cleared him of murder-for-hire charges in September.

In an Oct. 19 letter addressed to U.S. District Judge Michael Fitzgerald, Foxx emphasized that Durk has spent nearly two years in federal custody despite being acquitted of every charge presented during his first trial. She also noted that the remaining charges were brought long after his initial arrest. “Given his acquittal and that presumption, I believe he should be released on reasonable conditions set by the Court,” she wrote.

Foxx’s letter was included as Exhibit E in the Oct. 27 filing supporting Durk’s latest bond request. Unlike the personal accounts submitted by Jay-Z and J. Cole, her appeal relies on her experience as a prosecutor and the legal significance she believes the acquittal should carry.

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Lil Durk’s Attorneys Offer New Terms For His Release

Durk’s legal team is trying to persuade Fitzgerald that circumstances have changed since the court denied his previous bail request. Although the rapper was found not guilty of five counts in September, he still faces separate murder-related racketeering and firearms charges. He has pleaded not guilty, and his next trial is scheduled for August 30, 2027.

His attorneys have proposed a substantial financial package that could put his future music earnings at risk if he violates the terms of release. As detailed in court filings reviewed by Complex, the offer includes royalties and publishing interests, as well as potential touring income. Sony Music Entertainment has agreed to guarantee an appearance bond of up to $1 million.

Foxx is among several prominent figures who submitted letters to the court, though her background sets her apart from the entertainment-industry supporters. Jay-Z and J. Cole spoke about their personal experiences with Durk, while Andrea Robinson, whose son Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson was killed in the shooting examined during his first trial, wrote that her family wouldn’t object to bond if the judge considered it appropriate.

Fitzgerald previously denied Durk’s release over concerns about flight risk and public safety. Prosecutors continue to oppose bond, leaving the judge to decide whether the September verdict and proposed financial guarantees justify reconsidering that decision. The matter is scheduled for a Nov. 4 hearing, more than nine months before Durk’s next trial is set to begin.

Read More: J. Cole Reveals Surprising Details About Lil Durk In Bail Letter

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J. Cole Reveals Why Kendrick Lamar-Drake Beef Put Him In A Tough Spot https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014799-j-cole-kendrick-lamar-drake-beef-gq Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014799 Having already worked with Kendrick Lamar on The Fall-Off, J. Cole explains why responding to the feud felt complicated.

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Mark Pitts had two very different reactions to J. Cole’s public apology to Kendrick Lamar in 2024. As a mentor who’d helped guide the rapper’s career for nearly two decades, he respected the decision. As a Hip Hop fan who’d been anticipating a lyrical showdown, he couldn’t understand why Cole was walking away. Their differing perspectives became a point of discussion during a new interview, where Cole also admitted he hadn’t been entirely honest with Pitts about what he was experiencing behind the scenes.

Sitting down with GQ, Cole recalled feeling overwhelmed as his involvement in Drake and Kendrick’s feud intensified. He’d already recorded with Kendrick for The Fall-Off, leaving him in an uncomfortable position when the Compton rapper took aim at Drake and Cole on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” Although Pitts reached out to check on him, Cole admitted he kept much of his frustration to himself.

“I got to respond without responding, but still try to save face,” Cole recalled thinking at the time. He also explained that he’d been creatively exhausted after working on The Fall-Off for years. Believing the album was finished, he’d started entertaining retirement and struggled to find inspiration. The pressure eventually resulted in “7 Minute Drill,” Cole’s response to Kendrick on his April 2024 project Might Delete Later. However, Pitts wasn’t particularly impressed with what he heard. He remembered wanting a stronger record because he could tell Cole wasn’t fully invested in the confrontation.

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Mark Pitts Recalls J. Cole’s Unexpected Apology To Kendrick Lamar

Pitts decided against contacting Cole immediately, choosing to let him finish his Dreamville Festival weekend. Before they could discuss the record, Cole surprised audiences by apologizing to Kendrick onstage and subsequently removing “7 Minute Drill” from streaming services. “As a man, I was like, ‘I’m proud of you,'” Pitts recalled telling Cole. “But right now as a fan, what the fuck are you doing?”

Despite his initial surprise, Pitts maintained that Cole had made the right decision. He believed the criticism would eventually pass and that people would come to appreciate his willingness to walk away from a confrontation he didn’t believe in.

The conversation adds another perspective to a decision Cole has revisited several times this year. In a March interview with Apple Music, he said he realized he’d misrepresented his feelings about Kendrick about an hour before his Dreamville performance. He also previously revealed that Kendrick had recorded two songs for The Fall-Off before the feud disrupted his plans.

Cole acknowledged that he could’ve leaned on Pitts more during that period. Rather than explain how much the situation weighed on him, he assured his mentor everything was under control. Pitts, who has spent years serving as the rapper’s sounding board, suggested the apology ultimately matched the person he’d always known Cole to be, even if it wasn’t the outcome Rap fans expected.

Read More: J. Cole Confirms He Is No Longer Retiring

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Tia Kemp Calls 50 Cent A “Rat” After Restraining Order https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014802-50-cent-tia-kemp-restraing-order-response Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:57:59 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014802 A Florida judge ordered her to avoid contacting Sire, but Tia Kemp continued taking shots at 50 Cent through her Instagram Stories.

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Getting a temporary restraining order hasn’t stopped Tia Kemp from taking shots at 50 Cent. Instead, the news of his legal victory became fresh material for her Instagram Stories on Wednesday (Oct. 28), where she responded with rat emojis and insults aimed at the rapper. One post even used a headline announcing the court’s decision as the backdrop for her latest round of trolling.

Kemp reposted a Hollywood Unlocked graphic reporting that 50 had secured a temporary protection order, covering his photograph with rat emojis. Across the top, she wrote, “RAT RAT RAT,” followed by laughing emojis and an obscene gesture. Another Story continued the name-calling, referring to the rapper as “15cents” alongside more rat emojis.

Her insults weren’t limited to 50, either. In a separate text post, Kemp wrote, “Hurtis & Lil Sleezer,” before making another derogatory remark involving his son and the teenager’s mother, Daphne Joy. She jokingly attributed the words to Maya Angelou, adding a bizarre literary reference to an already heated confrontation.

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Tia Kemp Continues Mocking 50 Cent After Court Order

The posts arrived hours after TMZ reported that a Miami-Dade County judge had granted 50’s request for a temporary injunction protecting his 14-year-old son, Sire. The order, issued Monday (Oct. 26), requires Kemp to remain at least 500 feet away from the teenager and prohibits direct or indirect contact with him, including through social media. She’s also prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition while the order is in effect.

The legal dispute grew out of 50’s public comments about William Roberts III, Kemp’s adult son with Rick Ross, who was allegedly pistol-whipped near his Florida university earlier this month. After 50 mocked the incident and offered support to the accused attacker, Kemp retaliated with personal remarks about his family.

In his petition, 50 accused Kemp of repeatedly targeting Sire with derogatory claims about his developmental health. He also alleged that she posted messages about the teenager alongside sexually explicit material. Kemp has argued that 50 started their disagreement and shouldn’t be surprised when she responds to his attacks.

The temporary injunction is separate from a federal lawsuit in California, where 50 is seeking damages over Kemp’s alleged statements concerning Sire. He previously warned her on Instagram that her “gangster granny act” wouldn’t work and declared there would be “no white flags.”

Kemp’s latest Stories suggest she’s still willing to publicly antagonize the rapper despite the legal consequences. It hasn’t been established whether any of the new posts will become an issue in court. The temporary injunction is scheduled to expire Nov. 3, when both sides are expected to appear before a judge to determine whether the restrictions should remain in place.

Read More: 50 Cent Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Tia Kemp

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Cardi B Fears Secret Jealousy From People Closest To Her https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014796-cardi-b-inner-circle Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:34:24 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014796 The rapper says she's noticing resentment among longtime friends, leaving Cardi B questioning who genuinely wants to see her succeed.

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Sharing good news has apparently become a complicated experience for Cardi B. She now says some of the people closest to her aren’t particularly happy about her success. The rapper believes jealousy has strained relationships she once trusted, and she’s beginning to question how much access those people should have to her life.

During an Instagram Live on Tuesday (Oct. 27), Cardi reflected on the lessons she’s still learning at 34. Despite reaching new heights in her career, she explained that she’s become increasingly suspicious of people who appear supportive but privately resent her accomplishments. She even described feeling uncomfortable discussing a new business contract because she worries about how certain friends might react. “Being successful, it is so scary. You just don’t know who got that secret animosity for you,” she said.

Cardi emphasized that her frustrations weren’t directed at strangers criticizing her online. She was talking about people who’ve been around her for years, some of whom she believes deliberately try to humble her. Although she didn’t name anyone, she said their behavior was starting to affect her personality.

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Cardi B Says She’s Becoming Colder Toward People Around Her

The conversation grew considerably darker as Cardi described her anger. She insisted that she wasn’t feeling depressed or sad, but acknowledged that she was becoming increasingly mean toward people she believed had wronged her. “I’m starting to feel like I’m becoming an evil villain,” she admitted, explaining that the frustration had made her want to withdraw from relationships altogether.

She also entertained the idea of changing her phone number and distancing herself from people. What seemed to bother her most was the possibility that someone could accept her friendship while quietly rooting against her. At one point, a viewer asked whether she was seeing a therapist. Cardi responded that she hadn’t attended therapy in some time and wasn’t interested in returning, instead expressing her anger through a profane statement wishing death on the people upsetting her. She also spoke about having violent thoughts when dwelling on perceived betrayals, although she didn’t identify a specific target or describe a plan to hurt anyone.

The remarks come as Cardi continues to enjoy the commercial success of her sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, and her 2026 Little Miss Drama Tour. Her career accomplishments prompted the conversation, but she gave no indication of which personal relationships had deteriorated.

Rather than go to sleep and continue thinking about the situation, Cardi said she planned to keep herself occupied with exercise. As Complex reported, she told viewers that sitting alone with her thoughts could lead her to dwell on revenge, so she planned to return to squats.

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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports Steps In For 3-Year-Old Soccer Phenom https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014793-jay-z-roc-nation-soccer-nevada-pierre Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:06:04 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014793 After cops were called to Nevada Pierre's soccer game, Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports reportedly stepped in with an opportunity in Spain.

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The next stop for three-year-old Nevada Pierre could be Spain, an unexpected turn after a dispute at his Florida youth soccer game brought police to the field. Videos of the young player around older children have attracted national attention, and now Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports is reportedly stepping in to help him develop his talent overseas.

According to The Breakfast Club’s Loren LoRosa, Roc Nation Sports has committed to arranging a trip to Spain in December, where Nevada will have opportunities to further his soccer development. The agency, which represents international athletes including Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior, reportedly plans to use its overseas connections to help the young player.

The opportunity is particularly meaningful for Nevada’s parents, Martasia Griffin and Don Pierre, who had already discussed relocating to Spain to support their son’s development. Roc Nation Sports also reportedly publicly encouraged the youngster on Instagram, writing, “Keep shining Nevada, we support you!” However, details about the reported trip, including any participating academies, haven’t been announced.

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Nevada Pierre’s Viral Soccer Dispute Draws National Attention

The excitement surrounding Nevada follows a contentious Oct. 24 game in Winter Park, Florida. The toddler was competing against children as old as five when disagreements over his playing time escalated. His parents maintain that league officials were upset because their son was outperforming the other children, while an organizer accused Nevada of pushing players and described his parents as disruptive.

Body-camera footage released by Winter Park police showed the organizer acknowledging Nevada’s advanced abilities while explaining why he wanted the family removed from the program. Griffin disputed his account, insisting that her son was being unfairly singled out. “They’re mad at my son because he actually plays soccer,” she told responding officers.

According to ABC News, the incident was classified as a civil dispute. No arrests were made, and police said the family wasn’t forcibly removed from the park. The i9 Sports organization subsequently refunded their registration fee and launched a review of the incident.

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Nevada’s story has since attracted support well beyond social media. Former U.S. men’s national team player Eddie Johnson has offered to train him at his EJE7 Soccer Academy in Orlando. Johnson revealed that the family previously approached him when Nevada was two, but he’d recommended youth league competition because the boy was too young for his program.

The family also set up a GoFundMe that has raised more than $42,000 for Nevada’s continued training and related expenses. Speaking with WESH 2, Don Pierre said he hoped the controversy wouldn’t overshadow his son’s abilities. “I want people to see his talent. Not because the police was called on him,” he said.

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Fat Joe Has Jokes About Hot 97’s Reported Money Problems https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014790-fat-joe-hot-97-layoffs Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:54:49 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014790 A conversation about Hot 97's reported troubles had Fat Joe laughing about Funkmaster Flex while defending his influence on Hip Hop.

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Hot 97‘s troubles have become a running conversation across Hip Hop media, and Fat Joe couldn’t resist getting a few jokes off about the legendary New York radio station. Reports of employee frustrations and financial problems got the Bronx rapper talking, and his longtime relationship with Funkmaster Flex made the conversation especially entertaining. During Tuesday’s (Oct. 27) episode of Joe and Jada, Fat Joe and Jadakiss discussed the recent controversy involving Hot 97‘s morning personalities, The Kid Mero and Kazeem “Kaz” Famuyide. Their producer cited reports that employees were allegedly going unpaid and that the station had furloughed staff.

Joe immediately began questioning who was actually getting paid before turning his attention to Flex. He joked that the longtime DJ must be getting paid because he represents the station so fiercely, suggesting he’d tattooed Hot 97‘s name in a rather unfortunate location. Jadakiss couldn’t let that one slide, correcting Joe’s description of where the imaginary tattoo would be.

The jokes continued when Joe brought up Hot 97’s Summer Jam, admitting that some of what he witnessed at the event left him confused. He recalled attending to perform alongside Yung Miami before deciding he’d seen enough. “I had to run the fuck up out of there,” he joked.

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Fat Joe Weighs In On Hot 97’s Growing Controversy

The discussion wasn’t entirely at the station’s expense. Joe pushed back when the conversation suggested Flex was at odds with Mero and Kaz, explaining that he didn’t believe the veteran DJ deserved blame for decisions being made by management. He also made a point of acknowledging Flex’s influence on his career. “Fat Joe ain’t who he is if it wasn’t for Funkmaster Flex,” he said.

The remarks follow an unusually public dispute involving Hot 97‘s morning show. During an Oct. 14 broadcast, Mero and Kaz criticized the station’s leadership, with Kaz describing it as the worst workplace he’d experienced. Former producer Scottie Beam subsequently alleged that employees had been furloughed and raised concerns about unpaid obligations.

Former Hot 97 personalities Ebro Darden and Peter Rosenberg have also criticized the station’s parent company, MediaCo. Rosenberg questioned management’s approach to staffing, while Ebro claimed the company had reduced resources that previously supported programming.

The Oct. 14 segment featuring Mero and Kaz was subsequently removed from Hot 97‘s official YouTube channel, although clips continued circulating online. MediaCo has yet to publicly address the allegations concerning employee compensation or the reported furloughs. With the station’s current and former personalities airing their frustrations across multiple platforms, the dispute has drawn attention well beyond its own airwaves.

Read More: Peter Rosenberg Goes After Hot 97 For Recent Layoffs

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50 Cent Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Tia Kemp https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014785-50-cent-tia-kemp-restraining-order Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:34:46 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014785 After allegations of online harassment, a Florida judge granted 50 Cent's request for temporary protection for his son.

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The argument between 50 Cent and Tia Kemp has moved outside of Instagram, and a Florida judge has now restricted Kemp’s contact with the rapper’s teenage son. What started as a nasty exchange over their respective children has led to a temporary protective order that also prevents Kemp from approaching 14-year-old Sire in person.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, a Miami-Dade County judge granted the temporary injunction on Monday (Oct. 26). Kemp must remain at least 500 feet away from Sire and cannot contact him directly or indirectly, including through social media. The order also prohibits her from possessing firearms or ammunition and requires her to surrender any weapons in her possession to law enforcement upon being served.

The ruling follows 50’s petition alleging that Kemp repeatedly targeted his son online during their increasingly personal dispute. His attorneys accused her of making derogatory claims about Sire’s developmental health and sharing an image of him alongside sexually explicit material allegedly involving his mother, Daphne Joy. Those allegations formed the basis of his request for protection.

Read More: 50 Cent Files Court Order To Prevent Tia Kemp From Targeting His Son

50 Cent And Tia Kemp’s Feud Heads To Court

The disagreement erupted after 50 mocked the alleged pistol-whipping of William Roberts III, Kemp’s 21-year-old son with Rick Ross. He also publicly offered legal assistance to the man accused of attacking William. This prompted Kemp to lash out at the rapper and eventually bring Sire into their exchanges.

Before seeking court intervention, 50’s attorneys reportedly sent Kemp a cease-and-desist letter demanding that she remove the posts. According to his filing, she responded by sharing part of the notice online with a profanity-laced caption. Kemp has accused 50 of instigating their confrontation and attempting to intimidate her with legal threats.

On Tuesday, 50 shared an Instagram photo with Sire and condemned online harassment of children. “It’s not ok to bully minors on line, kids have killed them selves over things people have said about them,” he wrote, before warning Kemp that her “gangster granny act” wouldn’t work.

The Florida injunction is separate from a federal lawsuit filed in California, in which 50 is seeking at least $6 million in damages over Kemp’s alleged statements about Sire. That case includes defamation and invasion-of-privacy claims. The immediate question is whether the restrictions protecting Sire will remain in place. The temporary order expires Nov. 3, when both sides are scheduled to return to court. A judge will then consider whether to extend the injunction beyond that date.

Read More: 50 Cent Warns Tia Kemp “No White Flags” Over Bullying His Son

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Infinite Archives Brings Two More Air Jordan 17 Lows To Retail https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014780-infinite-archives-x-air-jordan-17-low-sneaker-news-3 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:07:30 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014780 Infinite Archives and Jordan Brand are bringing back the Air Jordan 17 Low with two new colorways, in purple and red for 2027.

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Infinite Archives is returning to the Air Jordan 17 Low in 2027. The “Varsity Purple” and “Varsity Red” pairs are set to release on March 2nd, 2027 for $255 each.

These are the same colors Easy Otabor previewed before the original “Beach” pair arrived last October. At the time, many fans thought the purple and red looks might stay friends and family only.

Overall, the design stays clean and understated. A sail leather upper sits on top, with black eyestays and a black mesh bootie around the ankle.

Metallic silver covers the heel spoiler, and the accent color is limited to the midsole trim and TPU sections. The “Varsity Purple” pair uses purple, while the “Varsity Red” pair uses red.

The style codes are JA8018-100 for purple and JA8018-101 for red. Both are expected in men’s sizing through SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers.

Jordan Brand has not confirmed the details yet, and no official images have been released. Overall, it is a very exciting update for one of the most respected collabs of 2025.

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Infinite Archives x Air Jordan 17 Low

The first Infinite Archives pair was one of the biggest surprises of 2025. Many fans talked about it as a “Sneaker of the Year” contender.

It also helped bring the Air Jordan 17 back into the spotlight. The model has always been one of Jordan Brand’s most unusual designs, with a jazz-inspired look that stands out from most retros.

Easy Otabor showed the first pair during Paris Fashion Week in January 2025, and the shoe later appeared at a NikeLab Seoul exhibit curated by him.

The “Beach” pair released in October 2025 through a Draw raffle. Pairs this time are expected through Nike’s regular retail network.

The collaboration has built a loyal following, so expect strong demand again. Overall, March 2nd could be one of the biggest dates of the spring. We will be watching for official images soon.

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Ranking The 10 Best Sneakers Ever Worn At The Super Bowl Halftime Show https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014635-best-sneakers-worn-super-bowl-halftime-show Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:59:26 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014635 With Jay-Z set to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, here are the 10 best sneakers ever worn on the halftime stage.

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Jay-Z is officially headlining the Super Bowl LXI halftime show. The NFL announced it during Monday Night Football, and it will be his first time performing on that stage. Roc Nation has helped shape the halftime show since 2019, so the moment feels long overdue. It also has sneakerheads wondering what Hov will have on his feet.

Over the years, halftime has become one of the best launch pads in sneaker culture. Here are the 10 best sneakers ever worn at the Super Bowl halftime show:

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10. Kendrick Lamar, Nike Air DT Max ‘96 “Colorado Away” (Super Bowl LIX)

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Kendrick Lamar made the sneaker world pay attention with an unexpected pick at Super Bowl LIX. He wore the Nike Air DT Max ‘96 “Colorado Away,” a signature shoe from Deion Sanders.

The white and black upper has gold accents that match the Colorado Buffaloes’ team colors. It released in September 2024 for $170, but demand surged right after the show. StockX reported that trades on the shoe jumped 413% following the performance.

Further, Roc Nation helped produce that show, and now Jay-Z is stepping up to headline one himself. Overall, it was a low-key choice that turned an underrated Nike into a hot pair overnight.

9. Flea, Adidas 8 “Lakers” (Super Bowl XLVIII)

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Super Bowl XLVIII proved that a halftime sneaker does not need to be brand new to stand out. Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea walked out in Adidas 8s in the “Lakers” colorway. He is a huge Lakers fan, so the purple and gold made total sense.

The silhouette also started as Kobe Bryant’s adidas signature shoe, which adds even more history to the pair. Meanwhile, frontman Anthony Kiedis wore a pair of Energy Boost. Overall, it was a simple choice that has aged very well, and it still looks great.

8. Big Boi, Air Jordan 3 “Tinker Oregon” PE (Super Bowl LIII)

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Travis Scott grabbed most of the sneaker headlines at Super Bowl LIII. However, Big Boi quietly wore one of the rarest pairs in the stadium. The OutKast rapper performed in his home city of Atlanta in the Air Jordan 3 “Tinker Oregon” PE.

Collectors consider the pair super-rare, since it reportedly went to a small group in the Oregon community. That makes it very hard to find outside of that circle.

Overall, it was a deep cut for real sneakerheads in the middle of a very mainstream show. Moments like that are why halftime sneaker spotting has become so much fun.

7. Rihanna, MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Cross (Super Bowl LVII)

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Rihanna’s return to the stage in 2023 was a huge moment for music and sneakers. She performed in an all-red look with matching MM6 Maison Margiela x Salomon Cross sneakers. Google Trends data showed searches for the silhouette spiked 4,000% after the show.

Further, it proved that a Halftime sneaker does not need a Nike or Jordan logo to make an impact. The pair also showed how quickly this stage can turn a fashion sneaker into a household name. Overall, it was a rare halftime sneaker moment that came straight from the fashion world.

6. Usher, Custom Chrome Air Jordan 4 (Super Bowl LVIII)

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Usher ran through his biggest hits from the early 2000s at Super Bowl LVIII. His custom Air Jordan 4 stood out just as much. He wore the chrome pair with an Off-White outfit covered in 394,000 embroidered crystals.

Usher, Jordan Brand, and customizer The Shoe Surgeon created the shoe together. The upper mixes shiny chrome with shades of blue, grey, and white. It also fit the throwback energy of his set perfectly.

Further, it showed how far custom work can go on a stage this big. Overall, it gave Air Jordan 4 fans one of the flashiest halftime pairs ever.

5. Bad Bunny, Adidas BadBo 1.0 “Resilience” (Super Bowl LX)

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Bad Bunny used the biggest stage in sports to debut his first signature sneaker with Adidas. He wore the BadBo 1.0 in an all-white “Resilience” colorway that matched his cream outfit.

The shoe was designed from the ground up with its own identity instead of reworking an old Adidas silhouette. It released the day after the game, which kept the hype at its peak.

The show became the most-watched halftime performance on record.

4. Eminem, Air Jordan 3 “Slim Shady” PE (Super Bowl LVI)

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Eminem walked into Super Bowl LVI in an unreleased Air Jordan 3 PE with a “Fire Red” look. The best detail sat on the heel, where a name tag read “Hi! My name is Slim Shady.” He later captioned a photo of the pair “Air Shady.”

That show took place at SoFi Stadium, the same venue where Jay-Z will headline in February. Eminem also has a deep history with Jordan Brand, including a famous Air Jordan 4 collab with Carhartt. Overall, it was a creative PE that matched his persona perfectly.

3. J Balvin, Air Jordan 1 High OG “J Balvin” (Super Bowl LIV)

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J Balvin teased his Air Jordan 1 collab before Super Bowl LIV, then wore it on stage. He joined Jennifer Lopez and Shakira for a guest spot during the show. The multicolor shoe, with its bright patches and his smiley face logo, stood out immediately.

Sneakerheads wanted a pair right away, but COVID delays pushed the release to December. It still sold out instantly once it finally dropped.

This was the first halftime show after Roc Nation partnered with the NFL. It remains one of the most eye-catching Air Jordan 1s ever released.

2. Travis Scott, Air Jordan 6 “Olive” (Super Bowl LIII)

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Travis Scott used Super Bowl LIII to show off the Air Jordan 6 “Olive” before anyone could buy it. He debuted the shoe right before taking the stage, and its glow-in-the-dark outsole added extra mystery.

He also gave Maroon 5’s Adam Levine an unreleased pair of the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 “Mocha.” Levine’s pair came with pink laces, which made it easy to spot. Neither shoe was available yet, which made the hype even bigger.

The Air Jordan 6 was later released in October and sold out right away. Overall, few halftime moments have led to such a huge release afterward.

1. Justin Timberlake, Tinker Hatfield x Air Jordan 3 “JTH” (Super Bowl LII)

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Justin Timberlake’s Air Jordan 3 “JTH” is the shoe that started the halftime sneaker playbook. He wore a never-before-seen Tinker Hatfield design with a “White Cement”-inspired look and a reflective Swoosh. Both Timberlake’s and Hatfield’s signatures were inside the tongues.

Many people assumed it was a one-of-one, but Nike dropped the colorway on SNKRS right as his performance ended. Anyone who grabbed a pair now owns a true big-game grail.

Since then, Jordan Brand has treated halftime like a launch stage. With Jay-Z now stepping onto that stage in 2027, the bar for halftime sneakers has never been higher.

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The MoMA x Air Jordan 1 High Is Dropping In 3 New Colorways https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1014776-moma-x-air-jordan-1-high-sneaker-news Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:30:50 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1014776 MoMA and Jordan Brand are teaming up on a three-pair Air Jordan 1 High OG collection with black bases and bold accent colors.

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MoMA is officially stepping into Jordan Brand territory. The MoMA x Air Jordan 1 High OG collection is set to release on March 20th, 2027 for $205 per pair.

The MoMA x Air Jordan 1 collection was first reported for Spring 2027, and now a specific date has appeared. Jordan Brand and the museum have not confirmed it.

The collection includes 3 colorways. Each pair sits on a black base, with grey, orange, and purple used as the accent colors.

The style codes are JF3014-001 for grey, JF3014-002 for orange, and JF3014-003 for purple. Off-white details are expected across the group.

No official images have surfaced yet, so the design is still a mystery. Overall, it is hard to guess how the museum will interpret the shoe. Pairs are expected through MoMA, SNKRS, and select Jordan Brand retailers.

This is the first time MoMA’s relationship with Nike has reached Jordan Brand. The connection goes back to 2017, when an Air Force 1 High appeared in the museum’s “Items: Is Fashion Modern?” exhibition.

Next year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Nike and MoMA partnership, which makes the timing feel intentional. The museum’s Design Store also launched a Nike sock collection in 2024.

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MoMA x Air Jordan 1 High

The Air Jordan 1 High OG is one of the most important sneakers ever made, so it is a smart canvas for an art museum.

A Jordan Brand and MoMA project also fits the brand’s 30th anniversary as its own company in 2027.

Jordan Brand is reportedly planning to release fewer Air Jordan 1 High OGs in 2027. That could make these three pairs stand out even more.

It has also been a busy stretch for Jordan 1 collabs. The Fragment x Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High OG is another example of a design-focused partnership.

Black is also a safe base for a museum collab. It gives the accent colors room to pop, and it keeps the silhouette easy to wear. Overall, MoMA x Air Jordan 1 could become one of the most talked-about collabs of 2027. Fans will want official images soon.

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