Release Date: July 31, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist of Maverick “Almost Forever” EP

1. Maverick Intro
2. Go !
3. Poured
4. 223
5. Yoko
6. Gas. Brake.
7. Say It Was
8. London – Bonus

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First off, we spoke on our new review of Set In Stone, the latest album from Rick Ross. Aron talked about why the project feels underwhelming in the Rozay catalog, as his greatest strength of luxury and motivational hip-hop has become his greatest limitation. We had some highlights to go over, but two weeks after its release, it feels like the staying power is wearing off.

Then, we discussed the recent beef between two corners of New York hip-hop, as 38 Spesh has been going at Jadakiss, Jim Jones, Fat Joe, and DJ Khaled. We talked about the difference between competition and disrespect in the genre, wondering if we missed out on a competitive showdown by Spesh’s more low-blown shots at Capo. Most importantly, we also emphasized how taking on challengers is a sign of respect in the game, and how this could’ve been a different outcome under more cordial circumstances.

Next up, Aron and I broke down some of the new music that dropped this week. We had some praise for Tyga’s $TARFACE drop, we debated the hit potential of Cardi B’s “AH HA” single, gave flowers to Homeboy Sandman and Jack Splash’s Resonance Frequency LP, and glowingly spoke on Meek Mill’s flows and passionate performance on his new track “Nightmares To Dreams.”

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HNHH Live

Speaking of new music, we also had love for the new Trippie Redd song “Swagger,” which is the lead single to his upcoming NDA album, dropping on August 14. While Aron is not as much of a Trippie fan, we still liked the more soulful and glistening rage take on the new track, hoping Redd can cut down his bloat and return to form on this upcoming tracklist.

On a less positive note, Aron and I spoke on AI prevalence in hip-hop, whether it’s Fenix Flexin’s “RUBBERZ” controversy or 38 Spesh’s “Fool’s Mate” video. We spoke on ethics and transparency being big factors here, acknowledging that hip-hop history has always had creative challenges from technology that it eventually mastered and made their own.

Tierra Whack gave us some room to discuss lyricism, expectations of femcees, and creative versatility thanks to her recent Breakfast Club comments. We lamented how her lyrical skill isn’t getting the shine it deserves, hoping she can find the recognition similarly versatile artists like Lauryn Hill found in the culture.

Finally, we went over some hip-hop anniversaries. The big one of note was Lil Uzi Vert’s The Perfect Luv Tape turning ten years old this week, a mind-blowing idea for us as folks following Uzi at that time. Other highlights include Drake’s “Back To Back” celebrating 11 years, DJ Khaled’s Major Key turning ten, and UGK’s classic Ridin’ Dirty turning 30.

Keep checking in with HNHH for our next livestream and to keep up with new music releases and features down the line.

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According to Click On Detroit, Romell Frazier Jr. was attacked by two pit bulls in March and underwent double amputation. His mother Preshauna Jones said the attack also left his legs injured (specifically his right calf and left foot), and spoke about supporting his surgeries and recovery through months.

When Romell went back home, he asked for K.Dot to attend his seventh birthday party. At the celebration, Kendrick didn’t show up in person, but he did give the young super fan a video call.

Romell recognized him on the phone with his mom as Lamar spoke. “What’s up, man? How you feeling?” he asked. “Good,” Romell replied.

“I’m glad you reached out. I’m glad I got to talk to you,” the pgLang MC expressed. He also invited the little boy to go visit him in Los Angeles, which Romell responded to by asking if his mother will be going with him as well.

Preshauna Jones said her son will need more surgery before prosthetics, praising his “unbreakable spirit.” “He don’t be sad, he don’t complain about being in pain. He is happy as can be,” she shared.

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Kendrick Lamar Gives Fan A Birthday Call

The “How To Pray” artist also gave Romell a special message. “You continue to be great, continue to keep that smile on your face, man,” he shared. “You got a beautiful life to live. You’re giving us a whole lot of inspiration with how strong you are.”

“It goes to show how great of a parent you are and the household you got for him,” Kendrick told Romell’s mother. “He had that smile on his face, and he’s just pushing and he’s showing that strength.”

“I’m just excited for him, and I just know he’s going to be so happy,” Preshauna Jones added. “He not gon’ stop talking about this.”

A GoFundMe for Romell’s recovery is still active amid this development.

Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar has a new feature on the way, although solo music rumors remain unanswered at press time. There’s still some beef-adjacent fallout, but stories like Romell’s help lighten the mood.

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Via Twitter, Busby posted a livestream clip from rapper and podcaster Glasses Malone (who has been anti-Drizzy) in which he claimed The Boy is spending money to “f**k with YG’s life.”

“He’s financing Drakeo campaigns to try to f**k with this boy’s life and get him arrested, ’cause he mad about a battle,” Glasses expressed. “He start playing me like that, I swear to God… I’ll make his life horrible… That’s rented power. You pay for it. Real power is when n***as will do it for you just for the measure… You don’t want me to start announcing to the world exactly what type of h*e-a** s**t he doing.”

Then, YG posted Busby‘s tweet on his Instagram Story last night (Friday, July 31) with the caption “SAY IT AINT SO,” followed by thinking emojis. A subsequent IG Story from him read the following: “RED ALERT B TEAM TAP IN!!”

To be clear, these rumors are completely unsubstantiated. It’s also plausible that the Los Angeles lyricist wasn’t speaking on the 6ix God himself, but rather general rumors about The Ruler’s murder. But the mention of the Toronto superstar makes that a less charitable interpretation for many fans.

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YG & Drake Beef

For those unaware, YG recently spoke on Drake, albeit briefly. He told folks to stop asking questions about the OVO mogul during a recent press conference, indicating there’s some tension there.

As to why, it could be as simple as Kendrick Lamar loyalties or as long-lasting as Drizzy collaborating with Drakeo before his passing. Either way, the feud is undeniable at this point.

To be clear, YG hasn’t been explicitly named as a suspect in Drakeo The Ruler’s death by law enforcement. As such, all speculation about his alleged involvement hasn’t seen any validation at press time. Rather, its recent resurgence stems from the detainment last week and resurfaced testimony about the murder, not any arrests or revelations in the investigative process.

Elsewhere, another alleged development here was a response to these Drake rumors from YG’s reported branding and marketing manager, Karen Civil. She allegedly responded to coverage of the rumor on Twitter with “Turn this up!,” which she since allegedly deleted.

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Custom automotive house VENUUM confirmed the delivery on Instagram. They tagged Paul directly in the announcement. The build is called the Mastodon V3 Special Black Edition, based on a Mercedes-AMG G63.

VENUUM didn’t hold back in the caption. They wrote “Power recognizes power” while congratulating Paul. VENUUM even called it an honor to build something for someone who keeps redefining combat sports and entertainment. The brand also wished him luck heading into this new chapter of his career.

Under all the custom work, the G63 keeps its AMG V8 engine. It still makes around 577 horsepower. That power runs through a 9-speed automatic transmission. Also, all-wheel drive comes standard too, so this isn’t just a show piece sitting in a garage.

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Jake Paul’s New VENUUM G63 Mastodon V3

VENUUM completely reworked the body using carbon fiber. The whole thing gets a wider, more aggressive stance. Custom headlights and taillights replace the factory ones entirely. Even the front bumper and hood were redesigned from scratch.

The Special Black Edition finish uses a deep satin black wrap. Carbon fiber accents show up throughout the body. Big custom wheels finish off the aggressive exterior look. Every detail seems built to stand out on the road.

Inside, the cabin gets premium leather and hand-stitched Alcantara. Machined metal trim wraps around AMG’s sport seating. It’s a serious step up from a stock G63 interior. Little touches like that are what push the price so high.

Between the merger and the new ride, Paul isn’t slowing down. This build is like a fitting victory lap and it caps off a week that already reshaped combat sports.

Overall, with this much momentum, it’s clear Paul has bigger plans on the horizon. Fans will just have to wait and see what wild move Jake will make next.

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MVP was co-founded by Paul and also longtime business partner Nakisa Bidarian back in 2021. What started as a promotion built around Paul’s own boxing career has since grown into one of the fastest-rising names in the sport.

Their move into MMA came in 2026 with Netflix’s record-breaking Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight. That also sets the stage for exactly this kind of expansion.

PFL brings serious credibility to the table. Founded in 2018, it’s built itself into the world’s number two MMA promotion behind the UFC. Especially after acquiring Bellator MMA back in 2023.

The roster includes established names like Usman Nurmagomedov, Dakota Ditcheva, AJ McKee, and Johnny Eblen. Combined, the new company inherits nearly 400 athletes across both boxing and MMA, giving it real scale from day one.

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Jake Paul PFL Merger

Under the terms of the deal, the entire operation will move forward under the MVP name. PFL’s brand is expected to fully transition to MVP MMA, with that migration set to wrap up by early 2027. Former PFL CEO John Martin will lead the newly combined company as CEO and board member, while Jake Paul and Bidarian remain co-founders and sit on the board.

Bidarian will continue overseeing MVP’s boxing operations, which already carries broadcast deals with ESPN in the U.S. and Sky Sports in the UK. Financial backing comes from existing PFL investors 885 Capital and Knighthead Capital Management. Both of whom are committing new funding to support the expanded league.

Jake Paul made it clear this isn’t just a business transaction to him. He said MVP was built to fix a broken system. Further, the goal is to give fighters fairer pay and a bigger platform to become real stars.

That fighter-first messaging is expected to define how the new company positions itself against the UFC going forward.

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While most fans zeroed in on the height comparison, sneakerheads went straight for MJ’s feet. He’s wearing a pair that hasn’t been identified yet, and the details are enough to send collectors into speculation mode.

The clearest giveaway sits on the lateral sides. Chrome, waffle-textured eyelets anchor the wing lace locks, a design language pulled straight from the Air Jordan 4. It’s the same hardware fans will recognize from pairs like the “Pure Money” 4s.

But the construction breaks from tradition fast. Instead of a full column of eyelets running down the vamp, the laces only anchor through two eyelets near the top. The rest of the upper looks seamless, almost like a molded, flexible rather than traditional layered leather. That slip-on feel echoes the direction Jordan Brand has been exploring lately with low-profile builds like the AJ4 RM.

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Michael Jordan x Erling Haaland

A clean, debossed “JORDAN” wordmark sits right at the collar, keeping the branding subtle instead of loud. It’s a small detail, but it’s often those details that end up confirming a shoe’s identity down the line.

None of this is out of character for Jordan. He’s long been known to wear unreleased samples, wear-test pairs, and personal one-of-ones well before, or even instead of, they ever hit shelves. Until Jordan Brand says otherwise, this one stays a mystery.

Given the AJ4 DNA mixed with this newer slip-on approach, it’s fair to wonder if this is an early look at where the silhouette is headed next. Jordan has a track record of previewing design directions long before the public catches on, sometimes years in advance. If history repeats itself, this casual vacation photo might end up being the first real look at a shoe that eventually finds its way to retail.

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Release Date: July 31, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: I Can’t Do No Wrong

Quotable Lyrics from Heartbroken

I’m going through so much when He know how hard I try
Been going through so much, it got a thug wantin’ to cry
They felt this type of pressure, they’ll commit suicide
They felt this type of pressure, they wouldn’t wanna be alive

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Release Date: July 31, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: Repeat Repeat Repeat

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Release Date: July 31, 2026

Genre: R&B

Album: N/A

Quotable Lyrics from Hookah Baby

I don’t wanna leave ’cause they playin’ my song
My body, my body, my body
Shinin’ like glitter and diamonds
Said, “Pass the hookah, baby”

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