This new LP will follow the Atlanta rapper’s previous studio full-length WHAM, which came out in January of 2025. His mixtape The Leaks followed in December, and we also got recent singles like “Dead Fresh” with production from Pharrell. That is one of 17 tracks listed on a whiteboard featured in Baby’s IG post. It also revealed the features for the upcoming project.

“In Your Head” will feature Rylo Rodriguez, whereas Future and Young Thug are set to appear on the song “All My Patnas.” The rest of the tracklist has no special guests in sight. Furthermore, this concerned some fans and excited others who want to hear Wham in more of a solo capacity.

From what this tease indicates, it seems like the recent “Coast 2 Coast” single with features from Bally Baby and Fatt Smaxk will not make the final cut. But we will have to wait for Fresh to drop in full to find out.

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Lil Baby’s Fresh Release Date

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Speaking of which, the release date for the album is set for November 6. This means fans will only have to wait a few weeks before diving in.

Lil Baby’s career continues to experience ups and downs, with some levying “washed” allegations and others confident in the skills exposed on cuts like “Dead Fresh.” However, a full album will rest on very different metrics to individual performances. We will see if he rises to the occasion or gives fans more of the same.

Baby also kept himself busy with collaborations in 2026, whether it’s with Young Thug, Quavo, Yung Miami, or a bizarre MrBeast remix. Like a lot of recent material, fans are split when it comes to reception of this feature run. But he dropped great bodies of work in the past, so die-hards hope he can recapture the magic once again.

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The design comes from the Pennywise costume LeBron wore for Halloween in 2017. That costume was a hit with fans, so the shoe feels like a fun throwback.

Overall, the look is simple but very clever. A silver and white upper has a weathered finish, as if it spent too long in a gutter. Black smudges run across the KingKnit panels.

Red adds a vibrant touch to the shoes. The laces are red and fuzzy, and a red metallic Swoosh sits on the heel. Inside, the lining is also fuzzy red, which nods to the pom-poms on Pennywise’s outfit.

There is also one more surprise on the shoes. An eye graphic appears on the inside of the tongue, so it looks like the shoe is watching you. The shoe is littered with little details, that horror fans will definitely appreciate.

The name also fits. In the movie It, Pennywise hides in the sewer, so “Storm Drain” is a clever way to tell the story. The style code is IX5103-001, and sizing is unisex. Pairs should be available on Nike.com and at select retailers.

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Nike LeBron 24 “Storm Drain”

The shoe is part of Nike Basketball’s 2026 Halloween collection. Other signature models from Giannis, Ja Morant, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Caitlin Clark are also included.

Most of the collection begins arriving on October 23rd. That makes late October a busy stretch for basketball fans who like themed shoes.

This is also a big year for LeBron’s signature line. The LeBron 24 is his latest model, and it introduces a lighter KingKnit build. We covered the Nike LeBron 24 “Greater China” earlier this month.

Compared to that pair, the “Storm Drain” is much louder. It shows how wide the LeBron 24 lineup is. Nike is mixing cultural designs, holiday looks, and simple colorways.

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Fans expressed massive disappointment in Em for collaborating with an ardent MAGA supporter, even if the two Detroit artists have a lot of history together. It’s the same history the Detroit MC raps about on “Heal My Faith,” concluding that Rock is his “brother” rather than a “political enemy.” Some fans hoped he would be more clear and understanding in another statement on the collaboration. But that didn’t turn out to be the case.

Marshall Mathers took to social media platforms like Instagram this weekend to promote “Heal My Faith.” His caption in these posts is leading to even more fan backlash. “Not about choosing sides, just choosing to make music with my old friend. Praying for all of us. #HealMyFaith @kidrock,” he wrote.

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Kid Rock & Eminem

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Kid Rock’s response to this Eminem backlash also points to their history together. “If there are two people who understand the noise, who have created a lot of noise in their careers, it’s us,” he told the Detroit Free Press. “We understand (that) empty wagons make the most noise, right? Who are these (complainers)? […] You’re upset that two old friends did something together? I mean, you’re essentially confirming the problem to us. And he understands that. We both understand that.”

Rock previously said this about the Em collab. “His verse speaks to something we’ve talked about and that really needs to be heard. We differ politically and on other things. But we’ve stayed friends through it all. We hope that sets an example for people who’ve lost friends or stopped talking to family because they think differently.”

With Eminem’s most recent statement in mind, it seems like his position is a far cry from the one he assumed in 2017 and continued to uphold… Until now.

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Rock did not find a lot of love with the crowd, as folks booed her in a clip that quickly made the rounds online. Fenix Flexin was also there to perform his viral and controversial hit “Rubberz,” whereas Chrisean was background-dancing for Blue’s set. Tyga performed some big hits like “Rack City,” and he and Blue engaged the crowd with “Free Tory” chants.

Of course, fans also danced and sang along to some of Lanez’s hits as they played in the background, despite the artist himself not being there. The New Boyz also reunited for this concert. We’ll see what other guests pop out for upcoming “Not On Tor” dates in Washington, DC, New Orleans, and Pittsburgh, with folks expecting announcements for Toronto and Montreal dates as well.

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Blueface & Tory Lanez

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Blueface’s dynamic with Tory Lanez is very curious, as he previously alleged he hooked up with Megan Thee Stallion after the shooting which sent the Canadian rapper and singer to prison. However, it seems like Blue’s happy to support Lanez despite these comments, as he had also claimed he saw her gunshot wounds.

Elsewhere, Tory Lanez wants justice over his stabbing in jail, as he sued prison authorities for $100 million after last year’s attack. Most recently, prison officials claimed the artist is partially responsible for the attack due to him agreeing to his housing arrangement.

We will see where that situation leads, as many (including Tory himself) continue to call for his freedom and a reversal of his sentence and verdict. Efforts to do so have been unsuccessful so far. But initiatives like the “Not On Tor” tour keep those claims alive via fan engagement, so the controversial pushback will never end.

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Via social media, Ross promoted a partnership he has with SmartCredit.com for finance management, financial literacy, and more. He took some time to troll Fif’s G-Unit Studios efforts in Shreveport, Louisiana, claiming he might need some credit help and money assistance.

“It’s time for me to be the bigger person,” Rozay remarked. “I understand the rough times that Curtis Jackson, you know him as 50 Cent, may be going through. Now, well, I want to say I can imagine what you’re going through. But I really can’t. Your ideas, your concepts you began to build over in Shreveport, and you may have come across some financial difficulties. But I have the answer for you, Curtis Jackson: SmartCredit.com… It’s just what you need, Curtis Jackson.

“You could finish the big G-Unit Studios,” he continued. “I saw those AI images, and they looked amazing. I would love to know who did that for you… And I would love to see you execute your dreams. What brother shouldn’t want to see another brother execute his ideas, his dreams, his passions? You’ve been an extra in a lot of different shows… Imagine owning your own, like Tyler Perry. You don’t have the cash? I can help you right now. SmartCredit.com… To build out that AI drawing that you posted… To build your own studio.”

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50 Cent & Rick Ross Beef

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50 Cent recently talked about his Rick Ross beef, downplaying its seriousness due to his enemy’s past as a correctional officer. Still, while both men belittle each other, they continue to feed their own feud delusions and try to get some promotion and attention out of it.

As for 50 Cent’s G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, this continues to develop, but we haven’t gotten any big updates in a while. We’re sure 50 will respond to Ross eventually when it comes to life.

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Release Date: October 17, 2026

Genre: Christian Rock

Album: Halfway 2 Jesus

Quotable Lyrics from 7 Sins

I was drowning in my sins and did not resurface,
Still be scared to go to church and meet God in person,
That Sunday service, only God can judge me,
I don’t rush that verdict, I lift that burden

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Starting with Eminem and Kid Rock, Aron and I found their “Heal My Faith” collab to be not just musically grueling, but also a betrayal of what Slim Shady has stood for over the past decade. His anti-Trump stances vanished when it came to working with an old friend. While their history makes this a bit more understandable, we found it to reflect an odd, unnecessary, and shallow turn that only dampens any excitement for new music in the future.

Before that, Aron and I talked about Diddy’s prison controversies, whether it’s his alleged contraband or an alleged fight with a Jamaican drug lord. Sadly, this situation has taken some attention away from the accountability and rehabilitation Sean Combs should be focused on behind bars for his crimes and allegations. We believe it shows how power dynamics don’t disappear in jail, arguing about how this has affected other inmates.

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HNHH Live

Later on, Aron and I broke down 50 Cent’s many interesting comments during his Street Fighter press run, specifically about other rappers. He had hot takes on J. Cole, Drake, Jay-Z, Rick Ross, and many others throughout this. Overall, while it’s always at least funny to hear Fif rant and make wild statements, we concluded it’s a reflection of his dominance-obsessed approach to business and music.

As for Young Thug and his recent updates, news of a new album, a YSL RICO documentary, and big business moves from him and Gunna made Aron and I question if he can still be compelling as a solo artist. After all, Slime Language 3 features a new generation, and UY SCUTI already left a sour taste. As huge Thugger fans, we hope we’re wrong about our skepticism.

Aron and I also discussed rapper alter egos that would make for great Halloween costumes this spooky season. We highlighted the late great MF DOOM, Tyler, The Creator’s “IGOR,” Kool Keith’s iconic Doctor Octagon, Nicki Minaj’s Roman, and others.

Finally, as for new music, Aron and I highlighted the specific singles “Bombs” and “Chiltern Firehouse” from Doechii and fakemink and Skepta, respectively. We also shouted out Kevin Holliday (with his Pink Siifu-assisted “Drop Top” single) and H.LLS (with their SamRecks collab “HOUSEPARTY”) for our “On The Come-Up” segment.

Let us know what you think of all these topics in the comments below. Elsewhere, stay logged onto HNHH to rate the new songs and albums we’ve been covering, as well as to stay up to date on our news and feature coverage.

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“These allegations are categorically, unequivocally, and completely denied. There is not one iota of truth to these accusations,” a representative for the artist reportedly told the outlet. The representative also called the legal filing a “manufactured and baseless attempt” to take advantage of Drizzy’s status and notoriety for a cash-grab.

“Drake wrote this song and has no connection or knowledge of this person full stop,” the representative reportedly added, emphasizing their belief in the allegations being totally fabricated. We will see if the songwriter who launched this lawsuit responds to this in any way. Otherwise, we will have to wait for more significant legal updates to see where this situation will go next, procedurally speaking.

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Drake Sued

For those unaware, this lawsuit against Drake, filed yesterday (Friday, October 16) against him, OVO Sound, and Universal Music Group, seeks compensation and songwriting credits. In addition, it accused The Boy’s team of accusing Aviel Calev Hirschfield of manipulating metadata in recording files to support his claim.

Hirschfield claims he received an instrumental from production duo FNZ, who have worked closely with Drake, and developed a demo that interpolated Lykke Li’s “I Follow Rivers.” He allegedly sent it to FNZ and other Drake producers in January of 2026 and didn’t hear back until ICEMAN‘s release. The producer and songwriter claims the hook on “Janice STFU” is “literally identical” to his demo, but did not receive any credit or compensation.

The complaint centers on Aviel’s alleged additional writing for the Lykke Li interpolation. It also denies Drake’s camp’s alleged claims that the songwriter manipulated metadata in recording files to back up his allegations.

We will see what the next step here is. In the meantime, Drake is finding success elsewhere.

He and Aviel Calev Hirschfield both have songwriting credits on Beyoncé’s 2022 RENAISSANCE track “HEATED.”

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Release Date: October 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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Release Date: October 16, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: FROM THE LAND

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