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 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:17:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 BLUNTS & BLADES – Mixtape by Zukenee https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1010713-blunts-blades-zukenee Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:17:00 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1010713 Underground rapper Zukenee has just come through with his 15-track mixtape, which turns out to be a rare Wednesday release.

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Zukenee has had some viral moments during his time in the underground rap spotlight. He is now looking for sustainable success and appears to be making all the right moves. For instance, he dropped off a 15-track mixtape on Wednesday. This middle-of-the-week release has put all of the attention on him as opposed to others. Meanwhile, this new project doesn’t come with any features, which certainly elevates his voice. The production and the flows are noisy, but they are also exciting and will keep you hooked.

Release Date: September 23, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for BLUNTS & BLADES

  1. KELLY CHANELLY
  2. MIXINGGG
  3. BREAK MY SCALE
  4. CALIBRATED
  5. 50 PLUS 50
  6. WALKED OUT
  7. WHO DF
  8. FUNKY MONEY/CHARACTERISTICS
  9. KISSES OF MOLLY
  10. QUESTION MARK
  11. SKREET BIH
  12. FACE IN PILLOW
  13. JEFFERY
  14. FRENCH TIP
  15. RAGS TO RICK (feat. BNYXยฎ)

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Tyrese Haliburton Reveals He Lowballs On Grailed https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1010704-tyrese-haliburton-lowballs-grailed-streetwear-news Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:10:50 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1010704 Tyrese Haliburton signed a huge NBA contract, but he's still out here lowballing sellers for deals on Grailed.

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Tyrese Haliburton just signed a $244 million extension with the Pacers, but that hasn’t changed how he shops. The star guard recently admitted he still negotiates hard on Grailed, the resale platform for used and rare clothing.

“I’m offering you half, maybe less,” Haliburton said. “I gotta keep this money.”

Honestly, this is the most relatable thing an NBA star has said all year. Anyone who’s ever haggled over a listing knows exactly what he means. It doesn’t matter how much money is in the bank. A good deal is still a good deal, and Haliburton clearly gets that.

That kind of deal searching feels almost funny coming from one of the league’s highest earners. Haliburton explained he buys a ton of clothes through the platform, often targeting pieces celebrities wore once on social media before deciding not to wear them again.

According to him, that’s exactly when he swoops in. Once an item has already had its viral moment, sellers tend to price it lower, giving Haliburton room to buy for a steep discount.

That’s smart tractics, and it’s a strategy plenty of us in this community already use. Watching a superstar admit to the same tricks makes him feel like just another guy scrolling listings late at night. Say what you want about his game or his fits, but Tyrese clearly gets what it means to be a real one when it comes to the culture.

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Tyrese Haliburton Lowballs Grailed

Haliburton’s closet has become a talking point among NBA style watchers. Reports have detailed a massive walk-in space filled with vintage pieces, designer labels, and rare pieces collected over the years.

Despite that reputation, he’s stayed vocal about still chasing bargains whenever possible. That mix of high-end taste and bargain hunting makes his Grailed habits feel especially relatable to regular fans.

Haliburton has built his entire personal brand around standing out through fashion, often clashing with more traditional NBA style. Staying frugal on used-clothing platforms adds a funny, grounded layer to that persona.

For someone who could easily buy anything brand new, choosing to grind out deals on Grailed says a lot about his personality. Tyrese is definitely part of the culture.

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DJ Akademiks Reveals Meek Mill Finally Blocked Him On Instagram https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1010710-meek-mill-blocks-dj-akademiks Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:51:18 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1010710 DJ Akademiks and Meek Mill remain embroiled in a heated beef, but as it turns out, Meek has opted to protect his peace.

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Meek Mill and DJ Akademiks have been embroiled in a heated beef for over 10 years, and they are showing no signs of ever getting on the same page. Overall, the feud is back in the mainstream thanks to Meek’s comments about Ak’s Lil Durk coverage.

He believes Akademiks is responsible for young artists getting killed and locked up. Meanwhile, Ak believes Meek is simply virtue signalling and is simply saying these things because of their past issues.

Over the past week, threats have been uttered on both sides. Ak showed his weapons arsenal, while Meek sought out an address. Now, it appears as though Meek has opted to focus on bigger and better things. As Akademiks revealed on X, Meek has blocked him on Instagram and has also allegedly deleted his messages to the commentator.

“Damn yall.. meek mill blocked me off instagram and deleted all the messages of him threating me .. he left the other ones tho lol. Lmao. The 120 days window countdown is on . My boy covering his tracks I respect it,” Akademiks wrote.

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DJ Akademiks Vs. Meek Mill

It is easy to see why Meek Mill would choose to do this. At the end of the day, the beef was not particularly productive, and it was getting to a bit of a dark place.

Ak and Meek’s history dates back to 2015, around the time of the Meek and Drake battle. In the aftermath, Meek told Akademiks that he no longer wanted to be posted on his page. Akademiks obliged, but the two still haven’t seen eye-to-eye, and Durk’s trial is yet another example of that.

Meek has yet to give a response to his decision to block Akademiks.

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50 Cent Performs At Tyrese Haliburton’s Wedding For Free https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1010703-50-cent-performs-tyrese-haliburton-wedding-2 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:51:34 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1010703 Tyrese Haliburton was being hit with ridiculous performance rates from big-name artists, but 50 Cent saved the day.

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Despite having a rivalry with the New York Knicks, Tyrese Haliburton is good friends with 50 Cent. Fif has a partnership with the Indiana Pacers, and as a result, the two have become quite close as of late.

So much so that the legendary artist came through for Haliburton in a big way recently. Haliburton was getting married, and he needed someone to perform. In an interview with Speedy Morman, the NBA star revealed that one major artist wanted to charge him $750K. However, Fif was willing to do it for free.

“I was shocked. I was like, ‘That’s not happening. There’s no chance,” Haliburton said regarding the artist in question. “I ain’t gonna say who was trying to whack me $750,000, but there were a few artists that were trying to go there. There was no chance that was happening.”

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50 Cent Came Through For Tyrese Haliburton

Haliburton then went on to say that he wanted the 50 Cent performance to be a surprise. It took place at the reception, and only he and his wife Jade Jones knew about it.

“No, he didnโ€™t charge me,” Haliburton revealed. “I took care of his accommodations and everything. His love is just, like, that’s family. So forever I got his back forever for that.”

Ultimately, this just goes to show the lengths that 50 Cent is willing to go for the people that he is close to. If he really wanted to, he could have charged a major fee. Especially knowing Haliburton could afford it. Instead, he did the friendly thing, and it’s a memory that everyone at the wedding will remember forever.

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Antonio Brown Takes Generous Plea Deal In Attempted Murder Case https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1010695-antonio-brown-plea-deal-attempted-murder Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:59:29 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1010695 Antonio Brown was facing a second-degree attempted murder charge, and the former NFL star has since taken a generous deal.

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Back in May of 2025, Antonio Brown was accused of second-degree attempted murder during an alleged altercation at one of Adin Ross’ boxing events. This alleged incident took place in Miami, and it reportedly ended with the former NFL wide receiver chasing Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu with a gun.

As the story goes, the two were former acquaintances who got into an argument outside the venue in Miami. This altercation became physical, and according to TMZ, punches were thrown. However, it all took a turn when Brown allegedly stole a gun off a security guard and chased Nantambu, which ultimately led to the charges.

Now, it appears as though Brown is taking a generous plea deal that ensures the wide receiver avoids jail time. Instead, he will simply be facing probation, as opposed to upwards of 30 years in prison.

Brown maintained his innocence throughout the legal process and claimed self-defense. As per Brown’s lawyer, Mark Eiglarsh, this plea deal was simply too good to refuse.

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Antonio Brown Avoids Jail Time

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โ€œAntonio believes in his innocence. He believes strongly in his Stand Your Ground defense, and he believes he would ultimately prevail at trial,” Eiglarsh said. “But when prosecutors put an offer on the table that transforms a potential decades-long prison sentence into a significantly reduced charge and probation, there was simply no way he could reasonably turn it down.โ€

This is clearly a big win for Brown, especially when you consider everything that was at stake. This is a case that could have put him away for a minimum of 20 years if convicted.

On September 30, the plea agreement will be made official, and Brown will begin his probation conditions.

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Paul George’s PG 1 “Elements” Makes Its Long-Awaited Comeback https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1010696-nike-pg-1-elements-sneaker-news Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:53:02 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1010696 The Nike PG 1 "Elements" is finally making its retro return, bringing back one of Paul George's earliest colorways.

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Nike is bringing back Paul George’s debut signature shoe in its “Elements” colorway. The retro release is expected to drop this Fall 2026, priced at $110, and it has the style code IV2869-200.

Olive green covers the entire upper, using a hairy suede texture across the heel and forefoot panels. Mesh paneling wraps the toe box, paired with a black neoprene inner for extra support. Orange accents hit the Flywire eyelets and tongue branding, breaking up all that green.

A speckled white midsole finishes the look, sitting on top of the shoe’s original Zoom Air cushioning setup. Indianapolis coordinates remain printed on the heel pull tab, a small detail tying the design back to George’s original team.

This marks the shoe’s first true retro since its 2017 debut. Given how much attention Nike’s other PG 1 retros have already drawn this year, expect similar demand once “Elements” officially lands.

George’s career has taken him well beyond Indiana since this shoe first released. He’s since suited up for the Thunder, Clippers, and 76ers, and now finds himself starting a new chapter with the Celtics. Seeing this specific colorway return gives longtime fans a nostalgic look back at where his signature line first began.

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Nike PG 1 โ€œElementsโ€

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The original “Elements” colorway released back in June 2017, built specifically around George’s love for fishing. That connection gave the shoe a more outdoorsy, off-court identity compared to most basketball releases at the time.

Nike has spent much of 2026 revisiting George’s debut shoe, bringing back colorways like “Flip The Switch” and “The Bait” earlier in the year. “Elements” slots in as another key piece of that same rollout.

The PG 1 itself marked a strong start for George’s signature line, even before he turned into an NBA superstar. Fans and sneakerheads appreciated the sneaker, it had the performance build but the aesthetics to match.

Bringing “Elements” back under its exact original style code keeps this retro feeling authentic. For fans of George’s early sneaker run, that attention to detail should make this one worth grabbing.

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Drake Shows Love To Kanye West As He Celebrates Donda’s Street Renaming https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1010692-drake-kanye-west-donda-street-renaming Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:27:16 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1010692 Drake offered up some support for Kanye West recently as the legendary artist was in Chicago to celebrate Dr. Donda West Way.

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Drake and Kanye West have certainly had their issues with one another over the years. These issues were particularly prevalent between 2018 and 2021, with Ye going on numerous Twitter rants about his former rival. Drake’s feud with Pusha T was also taking place during this time, which certainly added fuel to the fire.

Eventually, the two patched things up and even performed together at the Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert. Since that time, neither side has really acknowledged the other. Ye has made some tweets about the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud, although beyond that, there is no sense that these two are even in communication anymore.

Despite this, Drake made a supportive gesture towards Ye on Tuesday as West’s mother, Dr. Donda West, had a street named after her in Chicago. As we reported, Ye attended the street sign unveiling and even visited his childhood home afterward. Below, you will see that Drake liked a video of the street sign ceremony on Instagram.

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Drake Shows Rare Love To Ye

It is a small gesture, but a significant one, especially when you consider what these artists have been through. They were frequent collaborators, with Drake writing hits for Ye. Then, they became bitter rivals. Now, they are back on friendly terms. That said, given Ye’s controversial nature, it doesn’t seem likely that we will ever get another collaboration from the two.

Ultimately, it is an unfortunate reality. Regardless, it is nice to see that Drake still acknowledges the man and his family, despite everything they have gone through.

It’s a big time for both artists, especially with Drake planning a world tour in 2027. As for Ye, he is currently on his world tour, as he puts on some of the biggest stage shows of his career.

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J. Cole Surprises Fans Camping Out For The Indie 5000 Launch https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1010687-j-cole-indie-5000-sneaker-news-2 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:18:34 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1010687 J. Cole surprised fans camping out overnight in Fayetteville for the first drop of his new Indie 5000 sneaker.

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J. Cole showed up in person for the first drop of his new Indie 5000 sneaker. Fans camped out overnight in Fayetteville, and Cole made sure to greet some of them before the line even opened.

One fan posted a photo from the scene as they were first in line and traveling all the way from San Diego for the launch. A “Dreamer” branded truck sat parked at the site, hinting at how Cole’s team handled setup and distribution for the release.

Photos from the night show Cole posing with fans in matching red fits, keeping things casual despite the milestone moment behind the shoe. That kind of hands-on appearance lines up with how Cole has always treated Fayetteville throughout his career.

Honestly, moments like this are what make sneaker culture special in the first place. Getting a photo with an artist you grew up listening to, right as they launch their own shoe, is the kind of memory most fans never forget.

Fans traveling from out of state for a sneaker launch says a lot about the buzz already surrounding this release. After years of waiting, seeing Cole personally show up only added to that excitement, turning a simple drop into something fans will be talking about for a while.

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J. Cole’s Indie 5000 Sneaker

Fayetteville has always played a central role in Cole’s story, well beyond just being where he grew up. Naming the city as the Indie 5000’s first launch location fits that same pattern.

Choosing to debut his first independent sneaker there, rather than a bigger market, reinforces how much that connection still matters to him. It really shows that this launch was never just about the shoe itself.

What makes this rollout even bigger is the independent part of it all. Cole spent five years building this without a major sportswear partner backing him, which makes seeing it finally reach real fans feel like a genuine full-circle moment.

Given how this rollout has been so far, expect Cole to stay closely involved as the Indie 5000 continues expanding beyond this first Fayetteville drop.

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Play This Back – Song by Luhh Dyl https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1010683-play-this-back-luhh-dyl Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:49:53 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1010683 Detroit rapper Luhh Dyl has returned with the new single "Play This Back" in which he gets back into melodic register.

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Detroit rapper Luhh Dyl has just come through with his new single, “Play This Back,” which could very well be his most vulnerable song to date. It is an introspective and melodic track in which the artist speaks on his regrets and the places he’s been throughout his young adult life. It is a vulnerability we don’t always get from Luhh Dyl, which is what makes “Play This Back” hit harder. The artist’s signature flows are on full display with this track, but the melodic stylings certainly kick things up a notch. Ultimately, it’s another reason to give Luhh Dyl a shot.

Release Date: September 23, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Celina Powell Reveals Which Celebrity She Regrets Exposing https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/1010681-celina-powell-regret-exposing-celebrity Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:23:15 +0000 https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/?p=1010681 Celina Powell has exposed numerous celebrities for allegedly sleeping with her, but as it turns out, she does have regrets.

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Celina Powell has gotten herself into some trouble over the years for trying to expose some of her alleged flings. Moreover, she has faked pregnancies in order to gain clout and send artists like Cardi B into an interpersonal tailspin. These tactics have been maligned by the masses, yet Powell continues to be shameless in her approach to publicity.

That said, on Tuesday, Celina Powell was streaming alongside Blueface and Jack Doherty. Given the individuals involved, you can imagine what some of the conversations were like. A lot of it had to do with Powell’s sex life, and the roster of celebrities she has been with.

At one point, Blueface asked her if there was anyone she regretted exposing. Surprisingly, Powell said that she was regretful about one person. That individual being Snoop Dogg, who Powell claims almost had his marriage ruined over her comments. She also claims to have a recording of their hookup on her phone.

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Celina Powell Reveals Biggest Regret

Elsewhere in the stream, Powell claims that she has hooked up with DJ Akademiks, and that she has gotten his name tattooed on her body a plethora of times. It’s the kind of revelation that makes you wonder what exactly Powell was thinking when she decided to do that.

Regardless, Powell is a provocateur, albeit not in the political sense. She figured out very early on that exposing famous people could lead to clout and internet fame. Almost a decade later, she is still playing by those same rules, and has somehow managed to thrive.

Now with Kick becoming a real place to make a lot of money, you can just imagine what Celina Powell might be plotting, going forward.

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